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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

It HdS peen long lime, lndeed, II there ever has been time, when a more unique and interesting display of antique Shef- field silver and old colonial jewelry has been made in Birmingham than that now on exhibition at the Hotel Tillman by the Hampshire Importing company.
 To the lover of the beautiful and the un- usual it affords an admirable opportunity to select many desirable articles for one 8 collection, and it is genuine pleasure to talk with MT. F. L. Howe, the af- fable and agreeable owner of the collec- tion,' who is connoisseur in all matters of the kind, and who knows the value and importance of the genuine article. as per- haps few men of this day and time do.
 In chatting with MT. Howe yesterday afternoon in the interim of scores Of peo- pie thronging the exhibition rooms, said:
 You must have a splendid clientele to warrant your trips to the south with this supurb collection all the way from New England"
 My ultimate destination was the Pa- cific coast" said MT. Howe, 'but when l tell you that had cablegrams from our agents abroad, saying that on account of the scarcity of antique Sheffield they they could not supply me with another shipment in four months, you can imagine my disappointment
 Have you been south before?' I asked.
 "Oh yes,'' he replied. Hast season l was on the American Riviera for quite a while. Starting at Aiken, s. C., I then went down the east coast of Florida and found a splendid patronage among the tourists at the various resorts. Mrs. Henry M. Flagler is one of my best cus- toners. In fact. have sold her the most beautiful things imaginable, and with all her wealth she appreciates and values Sheffield as only the genuine lover of the antique can do."
 How does it compare with sterling?" I inquired.
 Well, as you know, the process is en- tirely different from anything else,'' said Mr. Howe. More than POO years ago a silversmith by the name of Brown dis covered the process of rolling silver on copper. You see, 1t is not electroplated. It was so much admired and used that for year or more it was sold as solid silver, when the British government discovered it and required it to be labeled and sold on its own merits and hence the name of Sheffield"
 1T noticed a beautiful pair of sconces that I would like to know something about" said l. walking over to table that held these lovely things. They look historical"
 Those" said MT. Howe, belonged to the collection of the Duke of Bucking- ham, and are among the handsomest things I have in this collection. The chandelier is another of this famous col lection of the dukes, which is very unique and very, very old, dating from 1910. An | other handsome piece from this collection Is the decanter of four compartments marked for whisky, brandy, gin and rum And let me call your attention to the spelling of them. Whisky is 'wisky' and rum spelled rum"
 "All of which is so interesting and old- fashioned I observed
 'I suppose you might like to know. .'' said MT. Howe, that Mary Garden is one of our best customers In fact, when was in Cincinnati at one time the famous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Arctic Records Restored.

Washington, January 20-Arctic records, which Commander Peary left in a cairn north of Greenland in May, 1900, when he was making an attempt to reach the north pole, and which were recovered seven years later by the Danish explorer, Mylius Erichsen, who lost his life in the work. have been returned to the Peary Arctic club by direction of the King of Denmark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
SWEET-HOFFMAN.

MT. and Mrs. l.. s. Jones of Memphis announce the engagement of their sister, Miss. Susie Lucille Hoffman, to MT. Ed ward Eard Sweet of that city. the mar riage to be an event of Thursday even ing. February 3, at o'clock at the family residence 7o6 Keel avenue.
 Miss Hoffman is the sister of Mrs. w. F. Bridges of West End, and has divided her time between Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Bridges. She thus has many friends in this city who will learn of her engage nent with keen interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Women Are Criticized.

New York, January 2o.-The part taken by women of wealth. refinement and edu- cation in supporting the striking girl shirtwaist makers was strongly criticised here today in a petition submitted by the employees to the supreme court. "This strike would have been called off long ago. says the petition, eff it had not been for the support of society women given to demonstrate women's power to fight for a cause and thus strengthen the equal suffrage movement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
MRS. WEAkIEY TO
 ENTERTAIN INFORMALLY.

In compliment to Mrs. w. H. Conner and Mrs T. Lewis Powell, Mrs. John B. Weakley has invited a few friends to a tea Saturday afternoon. The entertain ment will be most informal, but promises to be characterized by the same delightful charm go distinctly a part of all Mrs. Weakley's Inequalities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Photographers Want a RaIse.

Chicago, January 20.--Te1egraphers of the Illinois Central railroad, who are asking for an increase in wages, com pleted their testimony today before the arbitration board which is headed by Prof. B. H. Meyer. of the University of Wisconsin. F. H. Hartman, general manager of the road. said the increase demanded would mean an increase in voperating expense of $5Oo0OO year. ''Of course the Illinois Central is not liter ally without any money" said MT. liar riman, but we can't increase our ex penses because we have no way of in creasing our earnings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Bank k&Co.

Save you 25 to 40 cents on the dollar on Fruits and Vegetables.
 Oranges, 2 doz. for 25c and up.
 Bananas, 10c dozen.
 A chance for everybody to eat Grape Fruit-$2.75 per box; any size, soc dog. and up.
 Sweet Potatoes, 90c bu. Irish Potatoes, soc bu.
 Cranberries, 10c at.
 Black Walnuts, 90c bu. Candled Eggs, BOG doz. Apples, Baldwin, Green ing and Ben Davis, 4Oc pix. Wine Sap Apples, 2Oc and 25c dog.
 Just received a lot of young Squabs ? and 3 weeks old, 171ac each. Fresh Rabbits and Chick. ems every day.
 We receive our vegeta- bles fresh every day Celery, Lettuce, Beets, Spinach, Turnips, Mus tard, Soup Bunch, Cauli- flower, Green Onions, To- matoes, Rutabagas, Span ish Onions.
 We roast our Peanuts every 10 minutes.
 Fresh Popcorn.
 Call us up and we will deliver your order in time for dinner. We deliver any amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
MIR. AND MRS. ADAMS
 GIVE BRIDGE PARTY.

MT. and Mrs. Arthur Adams were host and hostess last evening at one of the most enjoyable evening bridge parties of the season. Their guests included a coterie of their married friends invited to meet Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Maben of New York and Mrs. Walton McMiller of Chicago.
 Mrs. Adams is always an artistic host ess and details of her party last even ing were perfect. The color scheme was pink and green Enchantress carnations with ferns were effectively used on the tables and mantels in the pretty resi- dence. The cards on which the score was kept were adorned with girls heads.
 The prizes which were unusually pretty included handsome centerpiece of Cluny lace and a work bag for the ladies and book rack and box of hand kerchiefs for the gentlemen
 The hostess looked very handsome in a gown of white lace over foundation of rose pink satin. MT. and Mrs. Ad- ans guests included MT. and Mrs. Ma ben, Mrs. McMiller, MT. and Mrs. Rich ard Randolph, MT. and Mrs. Alexander Maben Hobson, Mir. and Mrs. Priestly Toulmin, MT. and Mrs. Lee Clary, MT. and Mrs. Burr Ferguson, MT. and Mrs. E. II. Cabaniss, MT. and Mrs. Victor Hanson. MT. and Mrs. Crawford John- son, MT. and Mrs. Herbert Tutwiler.. Mrs. Joseph Richardson Rice of Chi cago, MT. and Mrs. Frank Fowlkes. MT. and Mrs. Albert Latady, MT. and Mrs. Mason Dillard. MT. Thomas Heflin, MT. and sMrs. s. H. Tuck, MT. o. P. Gaut. MT. and Mrs. George C. Whatley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

the pretty afternoon events of the au- tumn
 Miss Roberta Adams is visiting Mrs Wylie Hill in Montgomery
 Mrs. Dunbar Sibley of Warrior and her two children are guests of Mrs. Elias Davis until Monday.
 
 Miss Eleanor Meeks of Nashville is visiting Miss Ellen Linn Motion.
 Miss Nonie May Nenon, after visiting Birmingham friends, has returned to her home in Nashville.
 Miss Eleanor Matthews will go to Washington at the conclusion of her visit to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Hoadley and Miss Hoadley, to visit Senator and Mrs. Bankhead.
 The basketball game between the Blues and the Whites at the Athletic club s an event anticipated by the younger set, It will take place this evening Miss Maybelle Cosby has been chosen sponsor for the Blues with Miss Ruth Smith and Miss May Fox as maids. Miss Norma Hood will be sponsor for the Whites. Her maids will be Miss Edith Bowron and Miss Elizabeth Going.
 Mrs. Samuel w. Bookhard has been called home to Illinois on account of the serious illness of her mother
 MT. c. D. Alverson announces the en- gagement of his daughter. Mrs. Vida Blackman, to MT. Griffin Martin of Bes- semer, the wedding to take place Feb ruary at Jonesboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
FOR MRS. RICE,

MT. and Mrs. Eugene Brown. will en- tertain at bridge Tuesday evening in com- pliment to Mrs. Joseph Richardson Rice of Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Yesterday Marked By Graceful
 HospitaIities For Visitors
NOTES HERE AND THERE
Mrs. Webb Crawford Hostess For Mrs. kRice-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Adams Give Evening Party-coming
 Events In Society.
By MYRTLE MILES.
Events of Today.

Events of Today. Mrs. George P. Bondurant will
 entertain at luncheon in compli- ment to Miss Helen VanHoose.
 
 Miss Agnes Terrell will be the hostess at a bridge party in honor of Miss Linley Graham. The hour Is o'clock. Mrs. Burr Ferguson will enter tain at tea from 3 to o'clock
 for Mrs. Hill Ferguson.
 Mrs. Charles Locke will give luncheon in honor of Mrs. will liam Dorsey Jelks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

and all members with their lady friends are urged to attend 'en costume ," The names of costumers are appended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Mrs. A. W. sterrett of Washington, D. C., and her little daughter, Ruth. arrived yesterday to visit Mrs. J. H. Snider, b2e Princeton avenue. West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Mrs. J. T. Palmer has as her guest Mrs. John A. Prescott of Montgomery. Mrs. Prescott was formerly Miss Palmer of this city. Her marriage was one of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Mrs. w. c. Mclaughlin has returned from Cincinnati. where she passed the holidays with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Mrs. Agnes Leftwich, who has spent d part of the winter with her daughters, Mrs. J. c. Carmichael, Mrs. Seymour Per- kins and Mrs. Harris. has gone to Mo- bile to spend the remainder of the season with her son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
NOTES AND PERSONALS,

Miss Katharyn Stiles of Brunswick Ga, arrived yesterday to be the house guest of her aunt, Mrs. William s. Lowell.
 Mrs. J. D. Hough of San Francisco, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. B. Adams for the past week, will leave to- morrow for Montgomery. where she will visit relatives for few days before returning to her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. Raymond D. Gillespie entertained the Jolly Twelve club at her home, 5s19 Second avenue, Woodlawn. this week, the netting proving one of the most pleasant that the club has held this season. Mrs. Gillespie had adopted a color scheme of yellow and white and this combination was prettily followed throughout the entertainment Palms and ferns made an attractive setting. A musical programme was furnished by Miss Gertrude Wood and little Miss Bonnie F'ossett,. both contributing sew eral vocal numbers. Mrs. Ted Hick- man won the prize. box of stationery, offered in a contest which was one of the interesting features of the after noon.
 Mrs. Gillespie was assisted in enter taining by her sister, Miss Ada Fossett. Those in attendance were Mrs. Wallace Cannon, Mrs. M. l.. tVyche, Mrs. Earle Evans Mrs. Ted Hickman. Miss Daisy Partridge, Miss Lula Partridge. Mrs. w.. l.. Gresham, Mrs. J. Johnston, Miss Car ri. Downey, Miss Gertrude Wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Qui Vice club will meet with Mrs. J. E. Ramsey, 1925 Hickory street. this afternoon at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Miss Beatrice Underwood of Knoxville. who has been the house guest of Miss Serena Kirkpatrick for the past several weeks, is now visiting Mrs. W. s. Lowell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Mrs. c. B. Jennings will be the hostess for the Edgewood club this afternoon at her home, 2712 Twelfth avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
THE MASQUERADE BALL.

The annual bal masque at the Southern club is anticipated with more than ordi- nary interest this season. This event is probably the most enjoyable of any stven at the club during the year and is al- ways well attended. It Is now the most talked-of affair of the day in club circles and many costumes are already planned. Cards have been sent to club members stating "It is the wish of the manage ment to make this the most successful Mardi Gras ball yet given by the clnh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Mrs. H. H. Shell is the guest of friends in Richmond, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Mrs. Samuel w. Bookhard has been called home to Illinois on account of the serious illness of her mother
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
RUSSIA TURNS 1T DOWN.
Rejects Entirely China's Proposal on
Aigun Railway.

Pekin, March 4.-The Russian gov
eminent. in a formal note submitted
to the Chinese foreign board, rejects
in toto China's proposal for the con-
struction of the Aigun & Chinchow
raiI~oa1
The Russian note includes the coun-
ter proposal of Russia for the extern
sion OF halgan railway by toreign
capital to Bakal. Russia building the
Siberian section. The counter proposal,
as well as Russia's rejection of the
Aigun- Chinchow plan is based upon a
promise which the Russian govern
ment alleges that China gave in 1898
that she would not construct any rail-
ways north of Pekin without first con-
sulting the Russian government
China is not cognizant of this alleged
promise and feels obliged to delay its
reply to st. Petersburg until agree
ment is proven or disproven to have
been made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
NORMAL SCHOOLS LEAD.
Far Ahead of High Schools in Hygienic
Instruction.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 4.-That
our normal schools are making much
better provision for developing and
conserving the physical soundness of
their students than are our high
schools was one of the most obvious
conclusions in the report on the status
of instruction in hygiene in American
educational institutions, made by DR..
Luther H. Gulick, director of the de-
partment of child hygiene, of the Rus
sell Sage foundation, New York. at the
session of the American School Hy-
giene association held today in con-
nection with the meeting of the de-
partment of -superintehde nce of the
National Educational association.
DR.. Gulick was the secretary of the
committee appointed by the American
School of Hygiene to report upon this
subject. His data was gathered from
many thousands of questions which
were sent out to all the American nor
NAL and high schools by the United
States bureau f education 1t was
found that more than half of the nor
NAL schools have regular departments
of physical education, but only one
high school in twenty has such a de-
partment. Regular instruction in by
giene is given in three out of four
normal schools and only one high
school out of each six. About the
same proportion held with respect to
work in gymnastics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
CHEAPER BASEBALLS.
The Japanese Are UnderselIing the
American Manufacturers.

Washington, March 4.-The national
game of America now presents prob
lem for the consideration of the tariff
commission.
Sporting goods firms throughout the
country have fled a protest with the
commission complaining of the low
tariff on base5alls made in Japan.
With the low cost of raw material
and the cheap labor available, the Jap
anese, it is claimed, are able to manu-
facture baseballs, all duties paid, and
sell them at wholesale at San Fran
cisco or Seattle for 80 cents a dozen,
while the covers alone cost the Ameri-
can dealers SO cents a dozen.
1t is claimed that no legislation will
be enacted this session on baseball
tariff, but Representative Kahn of
California will present the protests to
the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
MO. GIRLS ARE THERE"
Colonel Martin Declares They Can
OutcIass Chicago Women.

Chicago, March 4.--"Our women
young. women and old women-wi1l
contest ag inst any set of women from
any other society of Chicago in sing
ing, instrumental music, poetry. sew
ing. shooting. ping-pong, baseball.
cribbage or bridge. for money. mar
bles or chalk We are here to be
shown and here to show
That was tn, challenge. issued by
Col. John l. Martin president of the
Missouri Society of Chicago. in an adj
dress at the first reception of the wom-
ems auxiliary today.
He issued the challenge at the con-
clusion of his introduction by Mrs. j.
P. Fitzgerald, president of the auxil-
iary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
LOWER RATES TO TEXAS
Chicago and st. Louis May Regain
Some Lost Business.

Chicago, March A demand for
reduction of freight rates to Texas and
the southwest which will enable Chi
cago and St. Louis to regain business
lost to eastern merchants on account OF
the low water tariffs from New York
was placed before a committee of the
western railroad by H. c. Barlow,
traffic director of the Chicago Associa-
ton of Commerce. and H. w. Coyle.
commissioner of the Business Mems
league of St Louis yesterday.
The controversy is an old one being
brought about by rate war between
the water lines from New York to
Texas which was inaugurated about
the time the roads advanced their rates
to Texas 10 per cent. The Texas Steam
ship company is now carrying first
class freight from New York to Gal
weston at % cents a hundred pounds,
the former rate being IS cents, while
the Morgan and Mallory lines have
made a so cent rate. The rail rate from
Chicago to Texas is $1.67 and from st.
Louis $1.47.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
COMMENDS JOHN D.
Aged Millionaire Likes Latest Move of
Oil King.

Chicago. March Al am not sufT1-
GENTLY advised as to the scope of Mr..
Rockefeller's latest project to discuss
It intelligently but if Mr.. Rockefeller
has decided to be his own executor. I
can most heartily commend the idea, =
said DR.. D. K. Pearson, the aged phil
anthropist who has given many mill
lions to small colleges yesterday at his
home in Hindsadle.
1T may be safely stated as a general
principle that the man whom provi-
dence has endowed with a gift for ac-
cumulating wealth is the one likely to
be the wisest distributor of it, as it
requires fully as much brains to give
away money as 1t does to earn it.
ssF'roTu my personal knowledge Of Mr..
Rockefeller / believe he can be depend
ed upon to make such a use of his
wealth as to insure tremendous results
to flow from it after he is dead and
gone"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
TELLER IS SHORT $1,000
Bank Directors Inclined to View 1t as
a Mistake.

Boston, March 4.-John H. Cullen,
teller in the Union Institution for Saw
ings, was arrested at his home in Dor
chester today, charged with the short
age of $1,000 in the accounts of the
bank.
President Joseph B. Fallon of the
bank stated today that the discrepancy
In Cu1len's account was discovered on
Monday.
The amount was so small in COM
parison with the large resources of
the bank. which the last report placed
at over 100000. that the directors
looked upon the matter more in the
light of mistake. The affair was i'm
mediately laid before Bank Commits
sioner Chaplin, but that official declined
to take any responsibility as to the dis
position of the matter and at once
transferred it to the state police.
Cullen has been connected with the
bank for about 0 years and had been
regarded as a faithful and efficient
employee. He is married and has a
small family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
LAMPS MUST WAIT.
Mayor Gaynor Too Busy Smashing |
Political Traditions.

New York. March 4.-Since early
colonial days it has been a custom for
New York city to place two tall lamp
posts in front of the door step of the
mayors home. Somebody discovered
this week that no lights have been
placed in front Of Mayor Gaynor's Brook
Ign residence and hurried to the mayor
to ask why the old custom had not
ben observed.
Mayor Gaynor replied that he was not
opposed to the custom but has been so
busy smashing political traditions that
he has not found time to carry out
this Oldest of traditions surrounding
his office. Other things were of more
Importance. he declared. and the lamps
would have to wait
When Peter Stuyvesant was burgo-
master, back in the days of the Dutch
settlers, he started the custom by hang
ing two lanterns on posts in front of
his matched house. so that the villagers
would find him at night. The custom
has been observed continuously since
then.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
PICKED OUT HIS MAN.
John Wagner. Aged so. Found Person
Who Robbed Him IA Years Ago.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 4-"This is
the man that bound me and my wife
and burned our feet until we told
where we had hidden our money"
picked Frank Donahue out Of a line of
eight men at the Etha police station.
TT is IA years ago." continued Wag-
ner, but shall never forget his face"
Donahue was sent to Jail to await
trial for burglary. Two companions
are serving terms in state prison for
the crime, but Donahue fed and was
captured upon his return to his home.
As the prisoner was being led away
the aged man wept and said: 81 have
prayed that the guilty one would be
captured, because these men were re-
sponsible for my wife's death"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-04
PLINY SOPER WEEDS AGAIN
Former Topeka Attorney Marries
DTusIzogee Girl.
Nfarries

Muskogee, Okla, March 4.-Pliny
Soper, for many years one of the wide
~ known Republican politicians of
Indian territory and Oklahoma, ma
tionaI committeeman, former United
states attorney and solicitor for the st.
Louis. & San Francisco railroad in
Oklahoma, was married here Thursday
to Miss Mary Lentz, a Muskogee girl.
They left Muskogee for Troy, Kansas,
where they will make their home. Troy
is the home of Cy Leland, and Soper
is his nephew. It is understood that
Soper has quit Oklahoma permanently
and will ente. Kansas politics.
Mr.. Soper formerly lived in Topeka
and practiced law. He was assistant
United States attorney under the late
Joseph Ady. His first wife was Miss
Farnsworth, a daughter of J. w.
Farnsworth, a Topeka pioneer. They
were divorced three years ago.