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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
SPEN CER-JACKSON
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss GenevieVe Jack son, daughter of MT. and Mrs George Frederick Jackson, to MT. Charles Martin Spencer was an important event of last evening. taking place at the First Bap- tist church in the presence of a large assembly of friends.
 The altar was handsomely banked with palms and other tropical plants, making a pretty background for the bridal party ass sembled for the solemnization of the vows. Mrs. Charles Bowman, at the or gan. with MT. Karl Pauson, the violin ist. assisting, gave the introduction to the third act from "Lohengrin," and selec- tions from the compositions of Ran, Du- bois and Rogers. The bridal party en- tered in the following order: MT Arthur Chenoweth and MT. Wilson. MT. Thomas Watson and MT Chase Perkins, MT Rob ert A. Bailey and MT, Robbery L. Greg ory Miss Olive Howard of Warren, O., the first bridesmaid wearing a handsome white draped chiffon gown, and Miss Marianne Hamilton in white crepe meteor, the two lovely bridesmaids. They carried large clusters of golden gate roses and in their hair they wore gar lands of gold leaves.
 Miss June Jackson, who was her sisters maid of honor, was beautiful last evening in yellow satin robe en train and draped with marquisette. She also carried golden gate roses.
 Miss Jackson entered with her father, meeting Mir. Spencer and his best man, MT. John Beckwith of New York. as they entered. from the vestry. She was cne of the most queenly brides that has ever stood at a Birmingham altar. Tall and impressive of figure and noble of countenance her misty bridal veil and white prncesse satin robe, with its gar nitures of crystal and real lace, were worn with notable grace. Her veil was caught with orange blossoms and her ocuuuet was of valley lilies.
 The ring service was used by Dr. Pres ton Blake, pastor of the Southside Bap- tist church, who officiated at the we'd ding. At its conclusion the attendants and the two families were entertained Informally at the picturesque country home of the brides parents. It was dec orated in the bridal colors, yellow and white. Crysanthemums and greenery adorn each of the apartments. buffet supper was served in the dining room. Mrs. Jackson received her guests wearing gray chiffon draped over satin and Mrs. Laura Jackson Davids was gowned for the evening in emerald green chiffon over white satin Miss Dixie Jackson was very pretty in pink messaline gown, and Mrs. C. B. Spencer, the bridegroom's mother. wore lavendar with an overdrap- cry of black embroidered chiffon.
 Mir. Spencer and his bride left last night for an eastern trip. They expect to, return home Christmas Eve and will be with his mother, at 1921 Twelfth ave nue, south.
 Mr. Spencer is one of the most promi- nent young men in society, and holds Eigh position as well in business circles. IiIs bride, as Miss Jackson has been much admired in Birmingham, thought most of her young ladyhood has been passed in the north where she has relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
MAN IDENTIFIED
 BY CAT OF CHILD

Greeley, Col, December 14.-A kitten formed the clew which caused the arrest of James Lee, formerly of this city. who was wanted for violating an order of the court growing out of his former wife's divorce suit, according to word re- ceived in this city last night.
 Lee was captured at Wharton, Tex, but announces his intention of fighting any attempt at extradition.
 Several months ago Lees wife obtained divorce from him and she also secured custody of their young daughter Lee, however, was given permission to visit the child once a week. On November $ he took the little one for drive. The girl before starting for the drive placed her pet kitten in the buggy and all three disappeared.
 Lee, the child and kitten were traced to Montana. British Columbia, Oregon, California and finally to Texas. When Lee was arrested in company with the little daughter, the latter held nestled in her arms the kitten, a description of which had been sent broadcast in con- nection with that of the child and father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
THE PRETTY WEDDING OF
 MIR. CHEEsENAN AND MISS HAYES

The nuptial ceremony of Miss Sadie. Hayes and MT Benjamin John Cheese man took place at the residence of the brides parents MT and Mrs. James T. Hayes, yesterday at 2:S0 o'clock, in the presence of a number of friends of the young people,
 The setting for the wedding was un- usually lovely. Chrysanthemums were lsed in profusion throughout the various rcoms The pink and white color scheme 'ras employed with telling effect In the lrawing room white chrysanthemums. were employed A temporary altar of palms and other tropical plants was erect cd at the mentel and smilaX was draped in a frieze several feet in width about he walls of this room and others ad- joining. Cut flowers added festive ef- feet to the library and in the dining room ink chrythanthemums in baskets and vases made a charming appearance.
 MT. J. F. Griffith and Mir G. l.. Bar Ter, the two groomsmen. led the bridal
 arty down the stairs, holding the rib ,ons with which the two bridesmaids, Miss Pearl Guscott and Miss Elise Far
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Rev. John 0. Burruss Dies

Notasulga, December 14-Rev. John c. Burruss died at 3:30 o'clock yesterday aft ernoon after a long illness. He was born in Caroline county, Virginia, on May 16, 1921. He came to Alabama when a young man and married Miss Frances A. Burks on April T. 1852. For more than 40 years he was editor of the Universaist Herald, published in Montgomery and Notasulga. He was the recognized head of the Uni versalist denomination in the south, preaching in all the southern states from Maryland to Texas. He was pastor of the Universalist church here for more than 50 years and until his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Holiday rates to all points on the Southern Railway.

The next Bell Telephone di rectory goes to press soon, Nov is the time to subscribe in or der to get your name in the nev book. Notify the manager o changes or corrections in you listings. Southern Bell Tele phone and Telegraph company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Periodical Sued For Libel

London, December 14.--A jury in the Kings bench division today awarded Miss Alexander Lovirna Knollys, daugh- ter of Lord Knollys King Georges pri- vate secretary, damages in the suit of S2500 for libel, which she brought against the periodical John Bull. for having pub ,lished a report that she complainant has eloped with an English army officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Bridge Is Formally Opened

Brownsville, Texas, December IA The international railroad bridge con meeting Brownsville and Matamoras. Mexico. was formally announced open to traffic yesterday. The bridge has been completed for several months and has been used for the transportation of freight. For some reason, how ever, 1t has been kept closed to pedes- trians and vehicles. The ferry boat, which has been in operation between the two cities for, half a century, will be discontinued with the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
George BIoohas Wants Moose

Kalamazoo. Mich, December 14.-When 1S-year-old George Bloohas, convicted of the murder of Eftimias Stergiouslas last summer. was sentenced yesterday to life imprisonment in Marquis prison, he Legged the officers to hang him. He said he would rather die than face the pros- rect of facing the rest of his days be- hind the bars Bloohas confessed he dropped a boulder on the head of his victim. while the latter was asleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

ceiying party was Miss Gamale1 Dixon, who was extremely pretty in a blue aft ernoon costume. Mrs Victor Hanson was much admired in a black chiffon robe over satin, and Mrs Whitfield Collier was her usual gracious, lovely self in a gray chiffon robe made over rose satin Miss Bessie McCrossin's afternoon toilette was blue chiffon and her pretty guest, Miss Pigott, wore cream gown. Miss Fern Minor was also lovely member of the receiving party wearing a pink chiffon and satin costume, and Miss Donald Seals in azure blue cloth was the object of much admiration. One of the beauties of the occasion was Mrs. Frank Nelson. Her gown was superb, crystal and pearl-studded garnture which swept over satin princesse, and with it she wore diamond ornaments. Mrs. Richard Massey was lovely in cloth of gold re- ception gown made over American beauty charmeuse, and Mrs. Allan Harvey Woodward, who is considered one of the handsomest women In society, appeared in kings blue satin ornamented on the corsage and draped skirt with black, while a bertha of duchesse lace outlined the throat. Mrs. Richard Johnston wore white chiffon embroidered in pink roses and made over yellow satin. and Mrs. Badham was in black embroidered chif- fon over white satin. Mrs. Thomas Bow ron was lovely in a blue and black crea- tion with gold garnitures, and Mrs. E. M. Kilby wore blue lowered chiffon. Miss Bessie Mae Thompsons blue gown was most becoming, and Mrs. Lathem in black lace was graceful and attrac- tive
 Among the many charming women at the reception were Mrs. Frank Jones, Mrs Russell Hunt, Mrs. Troupe Brazel- ton, Miss Norma Hood, Mrs. John Sib- ley, Mrs. Alex Cecil, Mrs. Edwin Ball, Mrs Edwin Ball, Jr., Mrs. John Yeat- man, Mrs. Vincent Ferguson, Mrs. J. D. Moore. Mrs. T. T. Ashford, Mrs. Leonard Beecher, Mrs. T. o. Smith, Mrs VII liam Weston. Mrs. Hubert scruggs, Miss Louise Rushton, Mrs. William French. Miss Luetta Gregg, Mrs. Ingalls,, Miss Florence Rogers, Miss Katherine Smith of Augusta, Ga. ..SMrs. William I. Grubb, Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Mary Camp bell, Mfs. E. M IutW1ler, Jr., Mrs. K. J. Hemphill, Miss Ruby Munger, Mrs Charles Thomas Mrs. w. C. Woods, Mrs. Arthur Lovelaee, Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs Coleman Ward Mrs. Edward Smith, Mrs Frederick Gunster of New York, Mrs George Morrow, Mrs. Le Sourd Mrs T. V. Boardman, Mrs. w. L. Murdock, Mrs Zell Gaston Miss Ella Hubbert, Mrs Edward McCrossin, Miss Florence McCrossin, Miss Emee McCrossin, Mrs. Charles Sharp, Mrs. J. E. Frazier Miss McCabe, Mrs. Charles A. Calhoon, Mrs. W. J. Adams, Miss Edna Moore Mrs. H. A Sharpe, Mrs. John Armistead, Mrs. John Edmondson, Mrs. Willard Sullivan, Mrs. Caldwell Bradshaw. Mrs. Chapline Hodges, Mrs. w. Nj. Cosby, Mrs. Robert Warner, Miss Maybelle Cosby, Mrs. Dun bar Slbey, Mrs. George Cruikshank, Mrs. Rivers Carter, Miss Lillian Moore, Mrs. A. o. Lindsay, Mrs. Lee Koernig, Mrs. Berry Baugh and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
MISS MARY LOU COBB
 HOSTESS FOR MISS COLEMAN

One of the most charming Inequalities extended to an attractive visitor was Miss Mary Lou Cobb's luncheon yesterday in compliment to Mss Margaret Coleman of Montgomery, who is visiting Miss Flor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
MRS. HENRY GRAY

FNTEHIfINS AT DtNNHH
 Mrs. Henry Bramlette Gray, who Is ex- tending a series of hospitalties and in troduced them with 0 luncheon two weeks ago, will entertain Saturday even ing with dinner party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
The Tdntalizing Man Who Wouldn't Tell What He'd Bought
 For "Her" Christmas Present

Sat and Talked For An Hour Going Over List As Long As Your Arm of Things He Might Have Bought and Then Asked Me to Guess-Afraid to Give Jewery For Fear ''She Might Misconstrue the Sentiment-Like
 An Over Ripe Apple He Regarded
 Her Evidently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

ence Coffin. The luncheon table was typ ical of the Yuletide. In the center was a Santa Claus scene-snowbank glisten- ing brightly III the light of the cleo troilers. At the top was a tiny house into whose chimney Santa Claus was creeping with his pack of toys. At each Hate was a Santa Claus trophy-chim- ney and gray-bearded saint and trees
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

rior, who followed them, made an aisle for the bride. Miss Guscott and Miss Farrlor advanced to the altar holding the other ends of the ribbons. The matron of honor was Mrs. Rollo Earl Beck, whc approached the altar just in advance oi MT. Cheeseman and his best man, MT Jesse F. Shearer. They came from an inner vestibule at the rear of the draw Ing room just as the bride and her father descended the stairs
 Miss Hayes was attended by her sis ter, Miss Kathleen Hayes, as maid of honor. She wore a smart tailored gown of white serge with shoes and gloves en suite and her hat was black velvet topped with plumes. The maid of honor, brides maids and matron of honor were similar ly attired In white costumes and black picture hats and made a charming picture as they stood together at the altar. Their bouquets were made of pink specimen chrysanthemums.
 Master Norman Walstrom the hand some little son of MT and Mrs. Harry Walstrom, was the ring bearer. Clad in white serge, with shoes and socks to match, he held the wedding ring in the heart of a big white chrysanthemum.
 Miss Hayes was charming as a bride. She wore her travelling costume, brown cloth tailor-made gown with bodice of embroidered chiffon and with it a hat
 
 quet was of brides roses showered with lilies of the valley and containing the ring, thimble and dime, was thrown from the stairs head to her bridesmaids later in the afternoon.
 The music was especially pretty. For the entrance of the bridal party Miss Renfroe Embry of Ashville and Miss Jessie May Perkins. with plano and violin, played the Lohengrin wedding chorus. During the ceremony "I Love You Truly" with the violin obligato, was played. The officiating clergyman was Bishop Me Coy.
 and in the dining room buffet luncheon was served. Presiding over the tea and coffee urns in the dining room were Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Leila Smith, Miss Lucy Truss and Miss Rosa Rains. The wedding gifts were displayed in the den. They. were unusually handsome and varied MT. Cheeseman's gift to his bride was a handsomely chased bracelet
 Among the guests at the wedding and reception were Mrs. w. s. Brown, MT, and Mrs. A. H. Walstrom, Mrs. John ward Hawkins, MT. and Mrs. A. E. Simpson of Columbus, Ga., MT. and Mrs. Frank Turpin of Cincinnati and others.
 Mr. and Mrs. Cheeseman left yesterday afternoon for a bridal trip to New Or leans and other points on the coast. They expect to return in about two weeks and will be with her parents. large circle of friends of the young people will be interested in their marriage. MT. Cheese man has lived in Birmingham but q year, but he has become identified with it's business interests and is regarded as one of the most promising of it's younger men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

DO you know who this is?' when haven't the remotest idea in the world.
 They are in the same class and are on my taboo" list good and strong-and that's no joke,
 Why all this dissertation?
 I'll tell you.
 The man came into my little sanctum the other afternoon and selecting the on- ly chair in the place (which got on my nerves to begin with), looked at me like he was going to make proposal at any moment, and then inquired anxiously:
 What can a fellow buy for s5?''
 I looked up and he evidently seeing the disappointment in my face Q'ye got one ings) added hastily:
 For girl, of course; blonde; tall and slender. Something nice but not too per- sonal; something that will indicate that while I am not in love with her I have the greatest esteem and friendship for her; friendship which, with proper en- couragement, might ripen into something warmer and sweeter-provided, of course, she proves that she possesses all the vir- tues which have accredited to her.
 You do make me so raging mad" l said indignantly, with your condescend- ing airs and high and mighty manner"
 'Oh, don't take my remarks too serious ly," said the man, seeing that was rath- CT wrought up over the situation. And dc suggest something for me to give the maiden fair.''
 How would a lively Cross bag-a pigsxin bag-do?" I asked knowing that the one wish of my life was to be satis- fled at Christmas by this sort of gift.
 Gave her one on her birthday replied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

The Agenda club meets this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. w. M. Mayes 110S North Twenty-eighth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
CLUB CALENDAR

The Music Study meeting will take place at 10:S0 o'clock this morning at Cable hall with Mrs. Frank H. Lathrop and Mrs. Donald Conner as hostesses. Each member may invite a guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

The Clionian club meets tomorrow aft ernoon with Mrs. Henry Howze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

There will be no further meetings of the Study circle until after Christmas,
  Mrs. J. J. Kennedy will be hostess to the Shakespeare club tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

The Riding club will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs S. L. Ledbetter's corner at 3 o'clock
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-22
SHIPPERS INNING
BEFORE COMMISSION
A COMPREHENSIVE DISCUSSION
OF "SCIENTIFIc MANAGEMENT"
Brandeis Says the Railroads Need More
of II in Their Business.

Washington. Nov. 21-The shippers
had their inning today in the contest
before the insterstate commerce com
mission over the proposed increases in
freight rates over eastern trunk lines
/ Their contention was that the real So
luton Of the railroads need for a great
er net income lay in scientific manage
ment
This was the burden of the whole
days proceedings. the only witness for
the railroads being President Joseph
Ramsey of the Ann 44rbor railroad the
former head of the Wabash system
who defended the proposed increases as
vitality necessary in view of tive in
creased cost of operation and materials.
The hearing will continue through
the week and the commission will not
be prepared to decide the case, which
involves an increased tariff on several
thousand articles. until well into next
year.
The shippers case is in charge of
Louis -. Brandeis of Boston. represent
ing the commercial organizations of the
Atlantic seaboard. who sprang his sci
entific principle" doctrine in his state
ment of the case at the opening of to-
days hearing His witnesses were H
X Hathaway and James Mapes Dodge
of Philadelphia, both heads of big
manufacturing concerns.
Hathaway testified that he joined the
Philadelphia concern in 1904 for the
especial purpose of installing the scien
tifc idea in the plant. that since the
change the cost of production has been
reduced about 80 per cent and the bust
ness has been transferred from losing
to a profitable venture. The testimony
was largely devoted to a detailed
description of the minute workings of
his system.
How does the output in 1904 COM
pare with that of today" asked Bran
deis. seeking to show the advantages of
the scientific system
eve are producing three times as
much" replied the witness.
Mr. Dodge testified that the same
system exactly is in force in his plant.
His slogan is absolute fairness with
the workmen."
He said that under scientific man
agement his company's manufacturing
digestion is very much better" that the
company had been able to eliminate
night work and that the efficiency of
his shop is double that before the in
auguration of scientific methods.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-22
SITUATION IN CHIHUAHUA.
American Women Warmed to Keep IN
Their Homes.

FL Paso, Nov. 2I.-Government OIL
Gals at chihuahua are searching the
city for all sorts of ammunition and
dealing vigorously with people who are
found with explosives in their posses
sion, according to reports reaching the
border.
An American railroad man named
Alarcon. and family have been jailed
because a box of dynamite was found
in their residence. Alarcon stated that
the dynamite belonged to a relative
who is a miner.
All American women have been or
dered to keep off the streets, the po-
lice stating that they could not guaran-
tee to protect them against insult.
\ strong guard is maintained Over
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-22
Indications Are That Manu-
Games viii Be PIdqGd
BASEBALL PREOON|NATts
Series of Interscholastic
Athletic Association for
Republican Cup Is Rous-
ing Interest-Other Local
Notes of Sporting Events.

Present indications are that there
Will be much doing in Phoenix and the
salt river valley during the approach
ing winter in the way of field sports.
Besides the ball games of the Inter
scholastic Athletic association in Tempe
and Phoenix, there are a number of
teams that will be heard from in one
way or another. Basket ball will be
given no small amount of attention, as
there are already several teams in play
ing form and others likely to be or
gained
The football season will soon be over.
but the various Institutions i'm this sec
in the field which will provide plenty
of interesting contests of various sports.
Even some of the graded schools have
teams of boys ready to meet other
teams of the same age and size. And
these games are often of sufficient
speed to arouse more than passing in
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-22
ARIZONA BOYS DEFEAT NEW
MEXICANS.

In one of the prettiest exhibitions of
football ever seen in Tucson, the Uni
yersitv of Arizona walloped the New
Mexico Agricultural and Mechanical
college Saturday afternoon by score
of Is to > 1t is said the score does NOT
indicate the battle fought. Next Satur-
dav the University of Arizona plays the
University of New Mexico for the inter
territorial cup and the championship
of the southwest.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-22

Billy Neail, the sporting writer and
former manager of Tommy Burns. who
is spending the winter cut at Monte
yuma Place, on the Tempe road, came
into town yesterday burned as brown
as 4 berry from exposure to the warm
winter sun Of Arizona. He stated that
he had already fallen in love with the
climate and the people of this section
and believes that he could easily de-
cied to make this locality his permanent
abiding place He says that he has
never been treated any better at any
time or any place than he has been
by the management IF MonteZuma
Place and is congratulating himself on
finding such an ideal spot and such
congenial company Mr. Neal will be
heard from again in the sporting col
umns of The Republican upon sub
iect that cannot fail to interest and
please the sporting enthusiasts.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-22
ARIZONAIINE QUIET.

Bisbee, AriZ., Nov. 21-AlthOugh ii
has been rumored for some time that
arms had been struggled into Mexico
near Naco the officials of both govern
ments deny the reports. The situation
along the border in Sonora is quiet and
the authorities of both the Mexican and
United states governments say they
fear no uprising. The arrest Of eleven
men at Cananea for voicing their SEN
timents against Americans last week
has been the only incident Of any i'm
portance in this neighborhood since the
trouble originated.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-22
ALL NEW PLAYERS.

The recently organized baseball team
representing the Phoenix union high
school in the InterschOlastic Athletic
association. is composed of new men
throughout. not a single face appear
ing in the lineup last year being found
there this year II is said there is but
one student in the high school this year
who played last year and that one has
been unable to arrange his affairs so
that he can give the necessary time to
practice 50 as to be able to appear up
on the team this year.