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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24

NOI ES ANU fEkSONALS.
 Miss Eleanor Matthews left Wednes- day for Nashville to attend the open ing dance at Vanderbilt college. She is the guest of Mrs. Battle Clark.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Frazier have taken possession of their new home at Mountain Terrace. They spent the summer at their cottage on Shades mountain
 Miss Carrie White Bean has gone to Nashville where she attended the open ing dance at Belmont college
 Mrs. M. T. Albright of Tuscaloosa is the house guest of Mrs. R. T. Pittman and J. A. Myatt.
 Miss Ellie Hail left yesterday for Nash vile to become a student at Belmont college. She was accompanied by her brother, MT. J. c. Hail.
 Mrs. J. T. Nixon returned yesterday from Tuscaloosa where she visited her daughter, Mrs. William Dempsey Part low.
 Col. and Mrs. Tom o. Smith left We'd nesday for Old Point Comfort. Mrs Smith is convalescing after serious illness and was seen automobiling several days before her departure. Her friends hope that she will regain her strength during her absence. Mrs w. D. Smith left yesterday for New York city where she will be in att tendance at the Hudson-Fulton celebra- tion. Before returning home she will visit in Washington and Philadelphia. - Mrs. Harry Coffin returned yesterday from Virginia, where she went to enter her daughter, Miss Florence Coffin. at Sweetbriar college, and to chaperon a ing dance at the Virginia Military insti- ute.
 Mrs. John Cartwright and Miss Eliz- abeth Morris left yesterday for New York city and later Philadelphia. Miss Cartwright will remain in Philadelphia and again enter college
 Mrs. Elliott Caper and children returned this week from Michigan, where they spent the heated term.
 Mrs. James Tanner left for New York yesterday to attend the Hudson-Fulton celebration. She will visit New York and Chicago before returning home.
 
 MT. Halsey Ford has entered the Law renceville school at Lawrenceville, N. J. Mrs. William Redd and Mrs. Nina Redd Southgate are expected home in a few days from Battle Creek, Mich, where they have spent the summer.
 Miss Elise McMillan of Aberdeen, Miss, Is expected in Birmingham this week to be the guest of Mss Helen Lake Little, sol South Twentieth street. Miss McMil-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
Judge Buckley Charges Jury.

Columbus, Miss, September 23.-(Spe- cial)-Judge Buckley selected Morgan c. Vandiver from the Caledonia neighbor
 hood. about 15 miles north of Columbus, as foreman of the present grand jury. His honors charge to the jury yesterday morning after empanallng the body was along the usual lines He was very light in his remarks about what is commonly known as blue laws" of Sunday observ- ance, a thing Meridian now experiences in stringent form. and it is not thought the small sales of cigars. soda water and newspapers for about three hours only Sunday will be interfered with. Many witnesses have been subpoened to ap- pear and tell all they know It is ru- mored that the grand jury is going into a searching investigation of the recent Smith assassination, and many indct- ments are expected from this case soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
Petition for Receiver,

Decatur, H., September 23.-A peti- ton was filed today in the Macon county circuit court by 15 creditors asking for receiver for the Illinois National Fire Insurance company. It alleges that the company is owned by l.. M. Fairbanks, brother of the for mer vice president. Percy B. Sullivan, business manager of the company, said: Fairbanks invested funds m Mexican land and railway property in Honduras, and creditors object to this investment. It was Fairbanks idea to close out the company's business and reinsure in another company. He ex- pected to take time about 1t. This pe- tition is merely to hurry a settla- ment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
DISCUSSION OE SUNDAY SCHOOLS Interesting Meeting of Super
 intendents At Meridian WARM WELCOME ADDRESS. Representatives of the Mississippi Western Railroad Have Secured
 Options on Land in Merid-
 ian for Terminals.
WARM WELCOME ADDRESS.

Meridian, Miss, September 23-(Special) The second days session of the State Methodist Sunday School Superintendents' institute here today was largely attended and full of interest.
 Among those who submitted papers were Dr. and Mrs H. M. Hamill and D. E. French of Nashville and w. Fred Long of Jackson.
 In the afternoon the delegates were treated to a trolly ride over the city.
 Tonight following devotional exercises conducted by the Rev. H. B. Watkins of Hazlehurst.
 Dr. Hamll discussed in most able way missionary training in the Sunday school.
 The institute will conclude at noon to- morrow
 Following is the welcome address of James B. Holland to the Sunday school superntendents:
 MT. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen You have arrived in the Queen City of the east
 That city you have heard so much about whose physicians were among the first to discover palagra. and who doubt less will be among the last to wrestle with it.
 'sThe city which never had boom, but yet has never stood still, whose streets years ago discontinued the growth of hay and are now paved with brick.
 ''The city with its miles of paved side- walks which reach to every corner of it on which men reach their business, chiIs tba schools and eUaryhody Ina churches.
 '.srhe city whose mercantile and manu- featuring interests of a few years ago was that of an average town has now reached the proportions of great city
 ''The city whose street car service, light ing, water, telephone and other public utilities rivals that of many much larger cities.
 ..The city whose population has reached a much larger proportion than any other in the state, and whose school fund, which is distributed on a basis of edu- cable children, Is almost as large as the two next largest cities combined.
 .'The city whose jail has fewer board CTS, and hotels mora, the city which has had fewer financial failures during the panic and yet has progressed h q great degree.
 i've are proud of our pubic and pri- vate schools of letters, art. muaic, etc.; we are proud of our numerous spires which you will see In every direction pointing high and upward; we ars proud of the morality that generally prevails throughout our city.
 My friends, I have faintly portrayed to you the fair city in which you 0nd yourself
 T cannot portray in words the hospi- tality of her citizenship. this you will find out for yourselves.
 'FWe are glad to welcome you. VIC are glad because of what you arc and what your represent We welcome you because You are here to equip men and womsn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
COLLEGE OPENING
 IS SUSPICIOUS

Columbus, Miss, September 2S.-(Spe- cial)-The twenty fourth annual session of the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College opened this morning with prac- tically every room in every dormitory filled. About 500 boarders are in the school and the number out in the city will reach fully 100 more. About 200 ap- plications for places have been refused because there is no availa ble room.
 The principal address this morning was delivered by Hon George J. Leftwich of Aberdeen, Miss. Vocal solos by Miss Mattie Lou Brown and other members of the faculty and student body and short talks by others made the opening an at- tractive one.
 During the past vacation period Presi- dent Whitfield has been busy getting all the buildings and large campus in splen- did shape, and the school in It's entirety presents quite neat appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
NEWS OF THE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Miss King the Honored Guest
 At Brides Tea NOTES HERE AND THERE chairmen Chosen for Confederate Day at State Fair - Evers-Johns
 Wedding-Notes and
 Personals.
NOTES HERE AND THERE
BY MYRTLE MILES.

Miss Alabama King was the lovely guest of honor yesterday afternoon at a , o'clock tea given by Miss Mary Lanier, who is to be one of her bridesmaids. The other guests included only the unmarried friends of the hostess and the guest of honor, a congenial cotere of about 50. One of the first fashionable events of early fall, this was exceptionally pleas ant The younger set was well rep resented, and seldom has there been seen a bevy of more attractive girls than as- sembled to meet the fair bride-to-be on this occasion. The majority have just returned after a summers outing on the sea coast or at the mountain resorts fla vored by Birmingham folk. and several are at home after a European trip Thus the afternoon was marked by number of happy meetings.
 The rooms in which the guests were received were festively adorned with ferns and rose pink carnations. Miss Lanier was assisted in receiving by Miss King and her attendants, Miss Helen Benners, Miss Sadie Gillespy, Miss Grace Hardie, Miss Helen Rosa Randolph, Mrs. Henry Badham and Mrs. Richard Ran dolph Mrs Randolph and Mrs. Badham pour the iced tea at large table In the dining room ornamented with a central cluster of pink carnations and lighted with pink candles in crystal sconces- Miss Grace Hardie served a bowl of frozen punch.
 Among those calling during the after noon were Miss Alabama King, Miss Grace Hardie, Miss Sadie Gillespie, Miss Helen Benners, Miss Helen Rosa Ran dolph. Miss Ira Bradfield, Miss Isabell Caldwell, Miss LeMay Caldwell, Miss Ruby Munger, Miss Kathleen Nixon, Miss Maybele Roden. Miss Ella Smith, Miss Amy Ward, Miss May Ward, Miss Annie Wilkerson, Mass Gamaliel Dixon, Miss Avis Ehrman. Miss Augusta Cole-1 man, Miss Corrie Handley, Miss Virginia Handley, Miss Ruth Norton, Miss Mary George Cruikshank, Miss Nellie Sloss, Mrs. Barnes Morgan, Mrs. Beverly Head, Mrs. Harry Badham. Mrs. Richard Ran dolph, Miss Ruby Hume, Miss Bessie Bloodworth Miss Jennie Trimble Miss Mamie Lum Miss Mabel Wheeock, Miss Martha Dabney, Miss Brett Reid, Miss Hannah Elliott, Mfss Elizabeth Dearborn. Miss Marjorie Wea1herly, Miss Florence Weatherly, Miss Mary Ware, Miss Flora Orr Miss Dorothy Orr. Miss Mary Kirk patrick, Miss Edith 1obnston, Miss Ruth McLester, Miss Florence Ballard. Miss Luetta Gregg. Miss June Jackson Miss Eloise Jackson, Miss Mary Campbell Miss Emma Koenig, Miss Marion Hamil- ton, Miss Jamie Head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24

Ian formerly lived here and has many friends who will be glad to welcome her. MT. and Mrs. Ed Warren, Jr have named their little daughter Eleanor Dale, for her maternal grandmother.
 Little Augusta Mason, who has spent the summer in WaynesviNe. N C., with her grandmother, Mrs. J. M. Mason, will return next month.
 Mrs. Sydenham Moore is at home after spending the summer in North Carolina
 
 Mrs. Horace Adams left yesterday after noon to attend the wedding of an Atlanta friend
 Miss Henry Lynn Barr of Anniston js the guest of Miss Nellie Sloss Miss Barr has just returned from an extended visit to her uncle, who is the colonel in com mant of Fort Sheridan, where the third squadron of the Fifteenth United States cavalry is stationed.
 Mrs. Hoyt M. Dobbs and her little son. Hoyt M. Dobbs. Jr, left this week for Kansas City to join Mr. Dobbs
 Mrs. w. c. Vail left yesterday for a two weeks visit to New York. Philadel- phia and other eastern cities MT. Paul West has entered the medical department of the Vanderbilt university at Nashville.
 Mrs. G. P, West is on a visit to rel. atives in Talladega
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
Interest in Corn Clubs.

Columbus, Miss, September 23-(Spe- cial.) l.)-Reports> from all over the county are to the effect that the members of the I4owndes County Boys Corn club have reached the harvest period, and are ready to gather their specimens and compete for the prize. The matter is in the hands of Prof. s. NJ. Nash, who is giving out in- structions and appointing all supervisors who are to watch the gathering and make all necessary reports about the work. A good deal of interest has been indulged in about this work, and no doubt it will be the means of stimulating competition again next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24

for one of the greatest works man can aspire to enter.
 We are glad you are not here to make dreamers of men and women who woui l ever live upon the mountain heights of fancy's dream and in that state of ecstaey live thus intoxicated upon its landscapes and scenes of beauty but you are here to make character. Character composed of brawn and siDew, that loves now and then to steal away and soar to high and higher heights-but who Is also willing to come down from these ecstatic attitudes and labor and work among men, doing their part in bringing this world to the feet of our Savior, our King. And may this be an audience of men and women who are willing to learn and work
 Therefore, dear friends from over this glorious state, and you who come from our sister state, We welcome you tonight welcome you to our hearts, to our homes and to our city"
 At tonights session resolution was unanimously adopted by rising vote urging the committee in charge of the approaching Taft banquet at Jackson 10 strictly forbid the use of wine and other intoxicants upon that occasion to the end that the good name of our common- wealth and our overwhelming temper ance sentiment of the citizenship be not put to shame in the eyes of the nation"
 J. w. Hudson and William Cornell of the proposed Mississippi Western railroad that Is detined to run from this city to Natchez have closed option on 80, ,0o0 worth of land for the company that they represent. The land on which the option was secured is on the southside fronting on Twenty-second avenue and is sup posed to be used for terminal purposes The option was secured from Threefoot Bros. and John II. Horn. Both gentle men stated that everything looks good for the new road
 The I.auderdale County Baptist associa- ton, which convened today at Poplar Springs. inaugurated movement for the building of a state Baptist female col lege.
 The delegates who will go from the association to the state convention at Winona in October will urge the building of the college at some point in the state and will urge that Meridian be the place.
 The retail merchants of Meridian have appointed u committee to go before the board of trade and endeavor to interest that organization in movement for the inauguration of a monthly Trades Day" in Meridian, such as has become popular with many other southern cities. It Is proposed that reduced rates be applied for and every inducement offered the mer- chants and others of the surrounding small towns to come to Meridian and do their shopping to a greater advantage than is now afforded, The association has also interested itself in the move ment in this county for good roads. A committee, composed of three of its most wide-awake members. has been appointed to get busy and devise plan of arous- ing more interest in this most important matter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
HORACE CLARK
 HAS RESIGNED

Houston, Tex. September 23.-Horace w. Clark of Palestine, Tex, second vice president and assistant general manager of the Internati tional and Great Northern railroad, has resigned to take effect on October l. This announcement comes from Judge T. J. Freeman, receiver and general manager of the road. MT. Clark will go either to the Western Pacific or Denver and Rio Grande railroad, prob ably the latter.
 It is believed here that Judge Freeman will remain at the head of the ganizsd International and Great Northern road Details of the reorganization are now being planned. Judge Freeman is re- celVer at the Instance of the holders of sioooVoo and more of second mortgage bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
One Farmer Kills Another.

Troy, September 23-Hube New man, young farmer, was brought here tonight from Brier Hill, in the western part of Pike county, charged with killing Hiram Carter this after noon. Carter and Newman had had some trouble about the latter's hogs getting into Carters field. Newman will likely plead self-defense, claiming that Carter was coming on him with a pistol, when he stepped into a neigh bor's house, secured a gun and shot Carter. The load hit Carter in the left breast, producing instant death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
Flrebuo Declared Insane,

Indianapolis, September 23.-Otto Trupon, night watchman, confessed today to earelessly starting fire that did $150,000 damage. burning the Me Dougal kitchen furniture factory and several residences, The police say he is insane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
Kills His Little Dauuhter

Lewiston. Pa, September 23.-Ar- thur Allen, proprietor of the Keystone hotel at Miffiin station, near here, shot and killed his 5-year-old daughter to- day and then shot his wife and him. self, inflicting only slight wounds. Al len had been drinking. He was ar rested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
Epidemic Closes shooIs.

La Crosse, Wis, September B. Country schools in three districts were closed today on account of an epi- demic Of infantile paralysis. Nearly 20 cases have developed and all the patients are in serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
LIST OF CHAlRMEN
 FOR CONFEDERATE. DAY.

The list of chairnen of committees chosen to serve on Confederate Day at the State Fair include:
 Arrangements for Day General chairman, Mayor Frank P. OBrten.
 Camp Hardee chairman, Commander John G. Smith.
 Camp Bob Mckinley cha airman, Con- mander Mckinley.
 Bessemer camp chairman, command CT of camp.
 Pratt City camp chairman, command CT of camp.
 Camp Joseph F. Johnston chairman, Leeds. Commander Mclaughlin.
 Camp Pat Claiburn chairman, Ems ley, Commander John w. Cothran.
 Sons of Veterans
 Camp Morgan-Pettus chairman, Com mander Hill Ferguson. Camp Clayton chairman, Vice Com mander Ed Finn. Jefferson Davis camp chairman, Com mander E. C. Daniel. Stonewal camp chairman, Command CT H. M. Huey.
 Chairmen Daughters of Confederac cy Committees to be named by different chapters: Committee on Tickets - General chairman and treasurer, Mrs. Chappell Cory.
 Pelham chapter chairman, Miss Adele Shaw. Yancey chapter chairman, Mrs. H. E. 1 Stringfellow.
 East Lake chapter chairman, Mrs. D. | J. Bancroft. Avondale chapter chairman, Mrs. | Eams. Ensley stonewall chapter chairman, l Mrs Sam Delaney. | Ensley, Mary Billingsley Brown l chairman, Mrs. E. F. Beckham. Bessemer chapter chairman. Mrs. E. | L. Huey 1 Committee on place and distribution: l Mrs. R.. +. Johnston. general chair l man. Pelham chapter chairman. | Yancey chapter chairman, Mrs. 1 Charles G. Sharp. East Lake chapter chairman, Mrs. A. | D. Smith. l Ensley chapter, Stonewall, chairman, Mrs. l.. H. Hollingsworth. 1 Ensley, Mary B. Brown chairman, | Mrs. w. S. Emmal. Bessemer chapter chairman, Mrs Mo- | Adory. l Committee on badges and distribu- l tion, Mrs. Charles H. Brown, chairman. Committee on Advertising-Mrs. J. s. White, chairman: Miss Myrtle Miles, Miss Hall, Mrs. Annie K. Walker, Mrs. L. S. Handley, Mrs. Sterling A. Wood Miss Hattie Morton, Mrs c. M, Tardy, Miss Cora Jones, Mrs. w. R. McKin- ley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
Teachers Meet In Piper.

Piper, September 2S.-(Special)- The Bibb County Teachers association assembled here today and will be in session through tomorrow. Following the prayer and welcoming addresses and the responses number of inter- esting and valuable papers were read and the discussions covered a wide range.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24

Mrs. Walter Lynch, drsssmaking. Watts Building, third floor. 9-22-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

business man of this city. He and his bride will make their home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

The event of the evening is the open ing reception and dance to be given by the Athletic club.
 A social evening has been arranged by the Home Mission society of the Owenton Methodist church to take place at the home of Mrs. Redd this evening at 7:30 to 10 o'clock for the benefit of the building fund. A freewill offering will be collected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-24
JoHNs-EvERs.

At the residence of Dr. l.. s. Hand- ley occurred the marriage of Miss Ethel Evers and MT. Carl Winston Johns. There were two attendants, Miss Willie Cox the maid of honor. and Mr. Mar tin Kennedy, who acted as MT. Johns best man.
 in gray costume with hat and gloves en suite, The wedding which was a pri- vate one, was witnessed by only a few relatives of the young people, Imme- diately after the ceremony they departed for an extended bridal tuor, which will include several large cities in the east and west. MT. Johns is the son of Col L. w. Johns and Is . popular young
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-01
Iowa News Notes.

CHARITON-The veterans of the Eight
zenith Iowa infantry will hold their annual
reunion at Charlton the 21st, 22d and 23d OF
this month. A large attendance is expected
and the city is making plans to give the
old soldiers a cordial welcome. A good pro-
gram is being ranged for the three days.
FORT DODGE-Rev. Reuben Leonard
Breed, for -four years pastor Of the First
C~ongregational church, resigned Sunday
and will go to New York City to be on the
staff of the Charity Organization society
of that city in its department, the i'm
provement of social conditions. His resig-
nation is to TAX effect October 81.
Mrs. John T. Hall of this city, died at the
family home today after an illness extend
ing over several months. He was 26 years
of age and was one of the best known
younger railroad men at this point, being
employed as roundhouse clerk previous to
his illness. Funeral services will be held
from the Immaculate Conception church
Wednesday.
CRESTON-A meeting Of the stockholders
day evening and officers and trustees
elected for the ensuing year. The reports
OF the treasurer and secretary were pre-
scented and approved. Hon. Thomas l. Max
well was elected president; vice president,
w. N. Patt; treasurer, D.. Davenport; sec
kim Z. B. MoGresor, E. {. kieth, w. II.
Robb, DR.. J. w. Reynolds, Rev. w. c..
Cleworth, Rev. F. 1. Hanscom, Aaron Jone-
son, II. c. Neimeyer, NJ. d. Smith, w w.
Mcmahon, Charles Wilson, Scott Skin
ner, Rev. ]. p. Linn and w. H. Brady. In
orary vice presidents were elected in the
towns and vicinity Of Creston. The opening
date for the chautauqua next year was de-
cided upon as Friday, August g..
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-01
Council Bluffs
ASSIGNMENTS OF TEACHERS
superintendent Beverage Gives Out
List for Ensuing Year.
SCHOOLS OPEN NEXT TUESDAY
Assignment shows There Are one
hundred and Fifty Teachers
Employed in Independent
school District.
SCHOOLS OPEN NEXT TUESDAY

Superintendent J. II. Beveridge completed
he assignment OF teachers in the public
chools Tuesday afternoon. The enrolment
'hows $50 teacher IN the independent
'chooi district, as follows:
High School-C. 70. Reed, principal; b.. s.
Asquith, w. A. Brindley, Dolly ID. Burgess,
edith Fliekinger, J. G. Grason. Grace
Is. Reith, Claudia y. Rice, Jennie G.. Rice,
Agnes l. Robinson, Emma N. Boesche,
Edna M. Sprague, Mary d. Wallace, s. L.
Thomas, lone Westcott, Raymond Wilson,
Estell Wood.
Washington Avenue school-Mantie Man
gum, principal; Helen Ada Tyler, Isabel
Orris, Caroline Blake, Josie Fitzpatrick.
Nina Converse, Mary Kennedy, Nellie M
Cole, Edith Rist, Ina V. Shea, Emily But
Ter, Josephine Christensen, Alice Cheney,
Erville Reeves, Mrs. May Scott, Marie
Dege, Bessie p. Howlette, Gertrude Green,
Mrs. Elizabeth Gleason, Stella Yoyer.
Bloomer S~chool-Nannie Hardin, prin-
eipali Jessie Green, Mary Tidball, Myrtle
McNutL Katherine Morris, May Mailer,
Julia walker, Mrs. Janette OFT, Alice g..
walter, Lydia Seifert, Dora Spctmsn, Jane
Howe, Gertrude Davenport.
twentieth AVenut-CIdIa Meyers, princl-
pal; Mamie Moreno, Kathryn Putnam,
Edith Joseph, Elizabeth Crocker, Hannah
Bick, Elizabeth White, Grace Riley, Mary
-oggeshall, Louise Carson, Maude Mey-