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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
HEFLIN
 DISCUSSES LEE STATUE

sided with the state and to 1t allegiance was due.''
 The rejection or acceptance of Lees statue cannot help or hurt his fame that belongs to history. He lives in the hearts of proud and chivalrous peo- pie and the name Lee is respected and esteemed by every man in America worthy to be called man. I cannot believe that Congress will reject the statue and l do not believe that 1t has the right to reject it. It was the call of duty that caused Lee to don the uni- form of gray. It was no crime to wear that proud uniform in paying allegiance to the state, and the world has come to acknowledge that those who wore the gray Were as brave as ever drew bat tie blade, foeman worthy any mans steel. Lee was an American citizen when he died and did more than any other south erner to bring the tive sections back to- gether after the unhappy struggle had ended. Lee was soldier and the Con- federate uniform was the last that he ever wore and he wore it in helping to settle the question that could only b. settled by the arbitrament of the sword It was in Confederate uniform that he rendered the most picturesque and con- spicuous service and I think that yir- ginia should be accorded the privilege of clothing him just as she desires and that the gray uniform Is the most ap- propriate thing that Robert E. Lee could wear in the valhalla of American fame"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14

Washington, January 1S.-(special)- Representative Hefiin of Alabama be- lieves the placing of the statute of Gen Robert E. Lee in Statuary Hall is entire ly justified by the state of Virginia.
 In discussing the matter today MT. Hehin said:
 'aThe statue fo Robert E. Lee, presented by Virginia as one of her contributions to the American Hall of Fame. is an imposing, handsome piece of statuary. This idea of certain northern republicans, favoring the rejection of the statute be- cause Lee appears as an officer in Con federate uniform is the sheerest nonsense. If state has a right under the federal statute to present two of It's distinguished sons for place in the nations hall of fame, and it certainly has this right, then why not allow that state to say how the figure of the illustrious dead should be clothed There is no provision in the law prohibiting the mode of dress for the marble or bronze representation of the soldier or statesman selected by the state to stand in statuary hall for I find in that hall James Marquette, Catholic priest, clad in the robe of 8 Catholic priest, representing the state of Wisconsin, and he has been there for years and years. I find that John c. Calhoun has on the old-fashioned cloak--that John J. Ingalls,, is the only one appearing in an overcoat, and that Thomas H. Benton wears a full dress suit. I am unable to see any sense or reason in the talk about not accepting Lees statue because the people of ViI- ginia wanted him clothed in the gray uniform that they and their dead chieftain once loved so well. You cannot think of Lee without recalling that uniform--with- out thinking of the Confederate soldier without recalling that struggle in which brave men On opposing sides fought for the right as God gave them the power to see it. A struggle in which Lee dis played the noblest traits of Christian fortitude. sublime heroism and char aotcr pure as light and stainless as a star We think of him as a Confederate general, for his active life eliminated as such. We think of him as a true rep resentative of southern chivalry. the mo- bIest that the south produced when khikhthood was in flower.
 The traveller from the far north com- Ing to the capitol at Washington and wandering through Statuary Hall will pause when he reaches the imperial and commanding figure Of Lee. clad in the uniform that he wore when he attracted the attention of the world ss a master ful military genius: ana this traveller from tho far north will say:
 ''Ihis isi "a beeetiftl sentiment Virginia now lovingly and Loyalty supporting the Her Al the worthy son of Light Horse Harry Lee, clad in the uniform that he wore in faithful service to his state. for as Charles Adams Of Massachusetts has truly said prior to the war between the states. in case of conflict between state and federal government. sovereignty re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED
 SCOTTISH RITE.

The members of the bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites are requested to attend the funeral of Bro. John L. Baird, which will be held at the residence, 8O12 Underwood avenue, East Lake, at 3 p. m. today. Service at the house will be conducted by Chapter of Rose Croix. Services at tho cemetery will be conducted by the Blue lodge. Signed
 J. D. Mad1ock, M. of K.
 J. U. Ray, Precsptor.
 w. K. McAdory, w. N.
 J. Fl. Loveman, V. n.
 Chas. '. 0oshegsn. Sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
MEN SLA YES OF FASHION
 FAR MORE THAN WOMEN
We Visit Haberdashers and Discover Things-Gogeous Waistcoat Valued at $35-Tes and Socks Must
 Match Else Disaster Follows
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

"Every man at heart is a Beau Brum- mel when it comes to the slavery of fashion" said Bettina the other day in one of her petulent moods.
 'Oh, come. now" said I. "dont be silly. I know oodles of them that wear celiuloid collars and cuffs. and whose coats shine like a new silver dollar
 ''They are, just the same" replied Bet tfr a. "Can you name one man who makes any pretense of being up-to-date who would be caught dead wearing hat with fl brim tho hundredth of an inch out of fashion. or last years derby, or a coat with three buttons when it ought to have four7''
 q know little about the ways of wild animals I replied dejectedly at this as sertion, and 50 Bettina went rattling on:
 "Instead of going to the millinery and suit shops today, let's go to. haber- dasher's and see if we can't learn some thing about the ways of men and their faFhions." Bettina suggested
 Assenting to her proposal, we jour- neyed forth and as we entered one of the most fashionable of mems furnishing shops the first thing that smashed us right between the eyes was waistcoat adorning superb wire figure that looked like a. young Hercules-obdurate, immov- able, unchangeabie
 Look at the colorsr' said Bettina as we gathered ourselves together after the first shock. "Our cooks young man ar- rays himself that way on Sunday even- ings. imagine, when he comes to call. Pale wisteria combined with yellow"
 An amethyst shade, one of the newest. with background of champagne" cor rested the polite haberdasher
 How I should love to have it to trim a hat in," said Bettina as she poked it with her umbrella.
 "The price is the most attractive thing about it, said the haberdasher. and if you are thinking of buying it for a pres- ent for one of your mon friends as- sure you that you could not make bet- fer investment"
 He talks like a life insurance agent or real estate man. said Bettina under her breath.
 And what might be the delectable sum charged for this article of masculine ap- rarelr' asked.
 ''Only s35," said the haberdasher with d complacent smile. And it is cheap for that. The materials are the very best ana allow me to call your attention to the buttons on it. You will observe that the are mother of pearl. and can high- lyS.eeommend them. Now, of course, if they had been smoked pearl could not conscientiously urge that you buy the waistcoat, but being mother of pearl. why the garment is . drsam-a thing of beauty and joy forever-the sweetest story ever told'
 Hes born speiler in . moving picture show" confided to Bettina, in low voice.
 If were buying things for my men friends. which I'm not" Bettina in5udi- ciously told the habsfdasher, T gave them all cravats and silver match boxes and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14

Nixon have returned after brief visit to Mrs. W. T. Partlow in Tuscaloosa.
 
 Miss Brett Reids friends will regret to learn that she is quite ill
 Mrs. Jones of Tuscaloosa is expected in B few days to be the house guest of her brother and sister, Mir and Mrs. ". ". Crawford.
 
 An attractive visitor who is expected in Birmingham late in the month is Mrs. c. c. Badham of Badham, S. s., who will visit MT. and Mrs. Henry l.. Badham.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Bryson, whose marriage occurred this month in Bir- mingham. have arrived in Cincinnati They are at home at 9S East Front street. Covington, Ky. Mrs Bryson was Miss Eargood of this city.
 Mrs. Edgar Merchant Kilby will leave Monday to visit Mrs. Steele in Corinth. Miss. She will be absent about ten days.
  Miss Adeline Thornton of Fresno, Cal, is expected Saturday to be the guest of her grandmother, Mrs Re becea Anderson. on Highland avenue. Miss Thornton has visited in Birmfng- ham many times and hosts of friends will be glad to welcome her again.
 
 Mrs. Guy Johnson left Wednesday for Pass Christian.
 Mrs. Frank H. Bell is at home after a delightful visit to Chattanooga, where she was the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. T. T. Wilson. She was the honoree at number of smart af- fairs given In Chattanooga during the holidays.
 Miss Katherine Hill of New Decat atur Is the guest of Mrs. Ed Warren, Jr.
 
 Mrs. Sarah Butler has returned to her home in yincennes, Ind. after a visit to Birmingham friends.
 Mrs. F. M. Buchanan has as her guests MT. and Mrs. William Buchanan n.  Mrs. Allan Harvey Woodward and her children will leave soon for Flor ida.
 Mrs. H. E. Mccormack and her sister are passing the winter in Florida. Mrs. Anna Johnson is improving aft- CT a prolonged illness
 The Phoenix club dance last evening added another to the triumphs of the new club. It was well attended and was charming in its informality. Later the club will give another of its bril- liant affairs, but the hop last evening was the introduction to a series of af- fairs entirely informal.
 Mrs. T. J. Roberson is convalescent after serious operation at St. Vim cents hospital
 Mrs. Joseph Bynum of Corinth, Miss, is the house guest of Mrs. T. J. Rob erson.
 MT. and Mrs. o. A. Powell have just returned from California. where they have been visiting for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
BROTHERS HELD ON
 CHARGE OF ARSON

Atlanta. January 15.--Charged with ar- son in attempting to burn the Benscott Lithia hotel last night at Austell. IS miles from this city, P. w. and Joseph Edge. brothers, were today placed in jail at Marietaa, Ga. The hotel was filled with guests at the time of the fire but all escaped in their night clohting.
 The Edge bogs. aged 21 and 12 re- spectfully, are said to have taken out ad- ditional heavy insurance on their stock of cigars and sundries in the hotel and for this reason suspicion pointed to them. In several places the building was satur- ated with oil and fired but the struc- ture was saved by heroic worw on the part of town people who formed bucket briea des
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Postoffice Rscelpts Heavy.

Washington, January 13.-As barom- eter of business condition throughout the country, the receipts of the postoffice de- pertinent are regarded as of great value. During the month of December 4s of the 50 largest offices in the United States showed a considerable increase over the corresponding month year ago. The increases varied all the way from .02 per cent at Albany, N. r., to SOFT per cent at Providence. R. I. Chattanooga and Memphis reported the only decrease. be- ing 775 and 1.64 per cent respectively. This was reported to have been due to the falling off of third class matter, prin- cipally circulars of liquor dealers, due to the local prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Attention, Young Mems
 Anti-Amemdmant C1uhl

meeting of the dub is called for Tri- day. January 14, 1910, At . D. m in Mag noiia hall, 2oe1M Third avenue.
 Tho meeting will be an open meeting and all young men of the county are cor dially invited to be present. s
 Th1 Hon. Emlnet O'Neal will address the oluh 0i 4 fsii1 attendance is desired. as there are matters of tho utmost importance to be conSidered. The purpose fur which the club was organized having besn accomp- 1ished, the matter of disbanding will be c6nsidered. J. B. sCULLEY,
 President. J.r. srALUx, Secretary. a-ls-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Trial of Bomb Thrower.

Chicago. January 1s.-At the trial today of Vincent Altman, charged with throw ing "bomb 3l,'' which partially wrecked the exchange Of the Chicago Telephone company. June 27, last year, Bruno verra the stand he declared Altman had told him two weeks before the explosion he had been hired to throw three bombs against manholes belonging to the com pany "IIe said he would get t100 for. each,' Verra testified. "and offered me half if I would help him." Altman was an agent of the carpenters union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
German Steamer Rams saroe.

Norfolk. January 13.-The German steamer America. bound from Savannah, Ga, to Barcelona and Genoa, rammed the barge John H. MeNally off Bush Bluff in leaving this port today and badly damaged the barge. Wreckers were en route to raise the McNally, sunken by the steamer Maryland, when informed that the barge had been torn up by the America. A survey will be held to ascertain the exteny of the dam age. The America continued to sea. ap- parently uninjured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Hard to Get a Jury.

Durham, N. C., January 13.-The spe- cial venire of 200 men was exhausted this afternoon in an effort to get a jury to try Solomon Sheppard. the alleged con fessed slayer of Engineer Holt in De- cember a year ago. Judge Adams im- mediately ordered another venlre to re- port tomorrow morning. Nine jurors were accepted but the difficulty in the selection lay in the tactics of the de- fense, which is endeavoring to put only young men on the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Banker Pleads Guilty.

New Haven, Conn, Januayr 1k- Robert n. Muir. former treasurer or the Peoples Bank and Trust company of this city, pleaded guilty today in the criminal superior court to having con- verted $1s,c00 of the banks funds to his own use. Sentence was deferred un- til tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Fleet Arrives at Guantanamo.

washington, January 1s.-News of the arrival today of the battleship fleet at Guantanamo, Cuba, was received at the navy department today in a wireless dispatch. It will remain in the waters of Cuba until May, engaging in the an- iiual winter maneuvers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Annual sonspieI opsns.

Duluth, Minn.. January 1S,-The annual bonspiel of the Northwestern Curling as- sociation opened in Duluth this morn inr with about 200 curlers in attendAnce. It will last one week. Sunday a ski tournament will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Nominated By President.

Washington, January 13.-President Taft today sent to the Senate these nom nations: TO be collector of internal reve- nue at Louisville, Ky, Ludlow F. Petty. To be United States marshal. Asbury P. Patrick for the Eastern District of Ken lucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Merchant Killed By Train.

Cochran, Ga, January la.--M. Stein, well known merchant of this place, was instantly killed this afternoon at Ad- ams Run by a Southern railway passen- ger train. He was crossing the main line him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Naval officers Transferred.

Washington, January 13-Commander J. J. Knapp, recently in command of the United States ship Cheyenne. was to- day designated by the navy department as chief of the Photographic office to succeed Commander Winterhalter, as- signed to the battleship Louisiana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Taft Accepts InxitatIon.

Washington, January 5.-Pres1deot Taft today tentatively accepted an -in- yitation to attend and make the open ing address at the actors fund fair, to be held May 9. at the Seventyfirst armory, New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
PELHAM CHAPTER MEETING.

An Interesting meeting of Pelham chap ter, United Daughters of the Confederacy was held "wednesday afternoon at ths home of Mrs. Julius Jane. After bus mess discussion Judge Feagin was intro duced and in his usual entertaining style gave an address on Thomas Jefferson. His description of the life and works of the statesman was most scholarly and deeply interesting to the coterie of ladies who composed his audience. Mrs. Bosh- witz added to the attractiveness of a pleasing programme by the rendition of a vocal solo, 'T Love You" The pleas ant little manner of the hostess made hers one of the most happiest meet ings that the chapter has held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
THE ART sruDY cIUs.

The usual meeting of tho Art Study club will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock with Miss Hill at her studio in the Hood building. The following pro- sramme will follow the business meet ing:
 Donatello.
 Della Robbia- x A
 San Michele. Current events in art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
 Chapter No. of the Boys club will hold an important meeting this morn ing at 10:3o o'clock in the club rooms in the Massey building.
 The women of St. Andrews parish are urgently requested to attend mothers meeting at the parish house this after noon at s:sO o'clock.
 Salter chapter No. 21, Order of the East ern Star, will meet this afternoon at 2:sO o'clock in the Masonic temple when of- ficers will be elected. All members are urged to be present and strangers in the city who are members win be cordial ly welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD informal Entertainments for
 Visiting Folk NOTES HERE AND THERE The Club aendar--Announce Personals About We'll Known Peo- pIe-sponsors For Basket
 ball Game.
By MYRTLE MILES.

MT. and Mrs. Hoadley have departed Tor their home in New York after a stay In Birmingham of several weeks AL most every day of their visit WAS marked by one and sometimes more hospitali- ties. They are decided favorites with Bir- mingham society and the presence of their daughter, Miss Grace Hoadley, added for their friends much to the pleasure of their visit One of the last affairs with which they were complimented was buffet supper given by MT. and Mrs. Bradley Saunders, who always enteratin delightfully."-. The color scheme for the luncheon was pink and green. The bon bon table held a central basket filled with enchantress carnations and tied with pink tulle. Candles cast their light through shades of soft rose color and clusters of deep pink carnations filled tall vases in each of the apartments. Among tho guests were MT. and Mrs. Hoadiey, MT. and Mrs. Henry Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan L. Miller. MT. and Mrs. Culpeppar Exum. Mr. and Mrs. B. w. Barrett, MT. and Mrs. Harry Matthews. MT. and Mrs. Walker Percy, Miss Grace Hoadley, Miss Eleanor Matthews, Mir and Mrs. A. W. Nelson, Mrs. Shipman, Mrs. De- Bardeleben, MT. and Mrs. A. L. Fulen- wider. MT. James Randall, MT. B. M Allen and others
 Another event which centered around MT. and Mrs. Hoadley was the bridge party given for them by Mir. and Mrs. W. P. c. Harding at Avalon, their Glen Iris home. Among the guests were Mir. and Mrs. Harold Eanson MT. and Mrs. Guy R. Johnson, Mir. and Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Shipman. MT. and Mrs. Matthews, MT. and Mrs. syndenham Moore. and the honorees, Mr. and Mrs. Hoadley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
THE CLUB CALENDAR.

The Clionian club will meet this aft ernoon with Mrs. J. A. Ro1ntree.
 Mrs. Estes will bs the hostess for the Quest club.
 The Shakespeare club will meet with Mrs. Cou1bourne.
 The Study circle will meet at 8 o'clock with Miss Hattie Morton, at the Birmingham seminary.
 Mrs. Stamps will entertain the Twsn- tieth Century club at her home, 7o5 First avenue. West End.
 At the meeting of the Fenelon club the principal feature of the programme , will be an address on "woman in Art" given by Mrs. w. s. Lowell, who will be the guest of the club. Mrs. R. A. Lewis will be the hostess at her home. 2211 Fourteenth avenue. south.
 Mrs. Hulsey will entertain the Cul- ture club this morning.
 The Kenilworth club will meet this afternoon at 2;S0 o'clock with Mrs. Russell c. Booth.
 NOTES AND PERsoNALs.
 Mrs. J. T. Nixon and Miss Kathleen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
sPoNsoRs FOR ATHLETIC CLUB.

SPONSORS FOR ATHLETIC CLUB.
 The Athletic club basket ball team will play this evening against the Bessemer team. Both sides will have sponsors. Miss Ellen Linn Motion has been chosen by the Athletic club and her maids will in- clude Miss Mary Campbell and Miss Lulu Virden of Montgomery.
 An informal dance will follow the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14

PosTUM CEREAL COMPANY. Ltd,
 Battle Creek. Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14

NOTES AND PERsoNALs.
 Mrs. J. T. Nixon and Miss Kathleen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-20
DIX GOES TO CANADA
Waterfall Higher than Niagara Near
His Paper Mll-Work on Message

His Paper Mill-Work on Message.
Albany, Dec 20-Goyernor.elect
John A Dix returned at noon sun
day from his weeks stay in New
York CITY He spent a quiet day al
his town house In Albany In the
evening Mr. and Mrs. Dix left on the
II O'Clock Delaware and Hudson rail
road train for Montreal whence they
will go to Quebec and then l70 miles
further north TO the Dix pulp mill at
Ouiatchouan.
On the river near Mr. DiXs mill is
a waterfall 100 feet higher than Nj
agro Falls MIR. Dix mentioned this
in a discussion ON conservation and
preservation Mr.. Dix expectes TO be
back In Albany Thursday morning
He said last night that he had given
no consideration 10 appointments to
Office since leaving New York and
that he had not yet been fortunate
enough to get The right man for lega;
adviser.
The two nleces OF the Governor
elect. the Misses Douglass, also ac-
companied 'im Ia a private ear. A
stenographer also went along and the
Goyernoreleot is to nm ia his time
while away working on HIS annual
message To the Legislature.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-20
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of tie fown and Village Told Briefly
fsr BE.s Readers.

John Whitney is spending the day |
in Troy
Fred Percy of Rutland is visiting
friends In town.
Jchn Bolana, Jr.. of Troy is in town
today on business.
Hon. O. N. Barber is in Stamford
today ON business.
Mrs Fred Bowles OF Woodford was
In town yesterday
T. A. O'Neil of Johnstown, ~ Y,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. n. J. Morris
sey Of County street.
George Van Santyoord of Yale IN
I iversity is spending his Christmas
vacation with his parents here.
Mrs. Lester Nichols of Rochester,
! H. Y, is here TO spend Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. +. l. Nichols.
Mrs. Samuel b. Hall and Mrs Chas
Sears are visiting Mrs. Halls son,
Carter Hall in Turner's Falls, Mass.
! Born this morning a five pound son
/ 10 MI anu MIS-. marry VI llttilho VI
School street Mr. Banks is general
secretary of the local Y NJ. c. A.
William A. Wimpenney and Rich
ard McKale spent Sunday in Pitts
field with Mr. McKale's brother, who
is a patient in Hillcrest hospital
there. They found him much improv-
ed.
Gen. l.. G. Kingsley Of Rutland and
Hon Cassus Peck of Burlington have
been at the Soldiers Home yesterday
and today making a quarterly inspec-
ton in behalf of the board of trustees
of which they are members
G.. Hammock of Albany who travels
for John l.. Thompson Sons & Co, of
Troy was n town today and stated
that his son who is studying in the
Orthepedic hospital on And street,
New York, was violently thrown from
his bed at the time of the explosion
yesterday, but was not injured.