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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Many c Parents Pride Lowered
 By Offspring's Questions
When Asked the Tangent Degrees He Baks and Turns Red-Parents Club Would Be Helpful-Inculcates
 Disrespect When Unable to Give satsfac tory Answers
nv DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

mate?' I said. All over this broad land of ours, bright and budding children are asking their parents embarrassing ques- tions as to why the sea Is salt, and what causes the phases of the moon, whether Hamlet was crazy or only play ing off, and what Is the periphrastic con- jugaton of 'amo.' That's just it." said the Fond Parent, "all these things we might have had in the back part of our heads in our time and generation, but 1t is not to be ex- pected that we would carry the dead weight of them on our shoulders all through life"
 q suppose you are right" I replied, flor I can't imagine any parent, particu- larly a female one, who is largely con- cerned with the rise and fall of pork, and eggs and butter, to be interested in the rise and fall of the Roman em- pire, about which her children are study ing
 Its wonder that teachers do not realize this" said the Fond Parent, and not put books into the hands of their pupils that will lead to abstruse and troublesome inquiries"
 And at least when young misses of seven or more summers, who know the exact point of divergence between the cardinal and the summer tanager, should give their parents notice to study up before they are subjected to cross-exam- nation" l said.
 Even so simple and inocuous ques- ton as Where Is the Vale of Cashmere fired at random at a father calculating how he would meet his current expenses, or to an unsuspecting mother busy bak- ing a perfectly good cake for the Sun cay dinner, comes as such surprise that the calculations come to naught and the cake is an utter and unqualified fall ure." was the suggestion. And thus the family menage is threatened with disso- lution."
 .'It appears to be terrible state of af- fairs,"I mildly replied
 "As I have already hinted, no child ought to be allowed to grill his parents with questions. which put him to stam- mering and fioundering in unknown realms" said the Fond Parent feelingly "It inculcates disrespect and irreVerence Now what father can be relied upon as an authority as to the rising hour, who cannot tell the difference in minutes and seconds between San Francisco and BIT minghan1 or hesitates when asked to eS- plain why a day is lost or gained when your ship crosses the internatiohai oate line?" e
 "All of which reminds me of the funny little story" I answered, "about the small how who said to his father:
 'Is Jupiter inhabitedY
 .J don't know my son. was the truth ful answer
 "Father are there any seaserpents?'
 q don't know my son. Don't interrupt me again" -. | The youngster taking heart after lew moments silence suddenly asked:
 Father what does the north pole LOOK lilSe?'
 .I don't know my son, I've never been there.'
 At last, with whitening emphasis the small boy propounded the question which stumped the old gentleman quite as much as the others:
 Father, how did you get to be an ] editor?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

Mrs. Thomson has given up her beautiful home on "Walnut Hill," Cincinnati, and later expects to go to California, where her son, MT. J. Frank Thomson, is 8 prominent business man in San Francisco.
 Mrs John l.. Raul and her guest, Mrs. Babcock are expected to return today after a brief visit to Mrs. Kaufs sister in Greensboro, 5a .5rli3aa
 Miss Ila Nunnaly returned last night from a visit to her relatives in Ashville. Ala.
 MT and Mrs. Floyd Houston have re- turned to their home in St. Louis after a visit to MT. and Mrs. Milton Ewing.
 Mrs. J. M. Collier has returned to her home in Decatur after visit to Bir- mngham friends.
 Miss Flora Loveman of Chattanooga Is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. Bruce Brewer
 There will be a meeting of the Boys club this morning at 10:So at the club rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

yesterdty afternoon at a linen. shower which was a pretty compliment from the Teachers Training class, entertaining at the home of Mrs E. T. Glass Purple and white, the colors of the class, were gracefully employed in the decorative scheme, and were apparent as well in the ice course. crimson. pink and white suggestion was given also by profusion of roses. A number of handsome bits Of linen were brought as gifts to the bride to-be by the circle or devoted friends gathered about her. Among those who participated in the pleasures of the after noon were Miss Tallulah Knauff, Mrs. Mitchell Coxwell. Miss Willie Scott Emond, Miss Mary Lou Eborn, Miss An nie May Cole, Miss Frankie Herndon, Miss Mary Fosnaupgh, Mrs. E. H. Me Cool, Miss Bessie Winton. Miss Will Alice Atkins, Miss Eura Barrett, Miss Sue farrell, Miss Nettie Stith, Miss Phyllis Bosworth, Miss Eunice Coston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Chinese Troubles Nearly Over

Changsha, April 26.-Yang Wen Ting, the governor of Changsha. today issued peace proclamation. The British con- sul, however. has given notice that he will not be responsible in case those who go ashore are attacked. Missionaries ar irving here from Chang Te Flu report that there Is every indication that the trouble with the roting natives 10 over. The governor estimates the damage at n hniif So 0OO nnn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Better Life for Naywnrd Girl

New York. April 26.-Catherine Mueller. on whose poor earnings Albert Wolter lived is to have q better life than the ona she shared with the man who mur- dered Ruth Wheeler Frank Moss, assist anr district attorney. who obtained Vol ter's conviction. has taken an interest in the girls case and Investigated the mat ter with view of succoring the girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
And so saying we went on."

And so saying we went on."
 Well, one day Georges father'-
 George who?" asked Clarence
 "George Washington. He was a little boy just like you. One day his father''-
 Whose father?"
 George Washingtons-this great man we are talking about. One day Georges father gave him q little hatchet for a.
 Gave who little hatchet?"
 Mercy What does all this lead to?' I exclaimed as the stern and irascible parent quoted the little story of Robert Burette's which we have all heard since we were children.
 If there's anything calculated to take the conceit out of man 1t is his inquisi- tive and questioning children It was the proud father of four young hopefuls who was doing the talking. "It always re- minds me of. the George Washington story, and that's why I started it, think ing it would explain my grievances
 eTell us the story, Uncle Remus,' l said q want to know all about it.
 Well, came home from the office a few evenings ago all tired and worn out with the days work. had just hung my hat on the peg, when the eldest of my youngsters called out to me and asked me 0 tell him the tangent of 90 degrees, . said the fond parent
 (Which you promptly did, of course, said l quickly.
 Now, you know as well as l do that it Is years since I have studied mathe- TAt. t1of.- ment that I didn't know whether tangents belonged to grammar, biology or geogra- phy," he said.
 You soon settled 1t in the mathematics family, though" I suggested.
 Well, even then I had forgotten whether it belonged in geometry, trigo- nometry. or calculus" he replied.
 Think of the great compliment the youngsters paid your intelligence" re- marked
 That depends on how you look at it, ' was the reply. "I think the compliment tary side vanished completely when he discovered that his proud parent knew no more about tangents and co-tangents than he did himself. Sometimes when that younRster asks me the most impos- sible questions I have sneaklng Idea that he thinks I never went to school In my life and that I am not the superior and learned person that embodies his ideal of father
 "It must be terrible thing to get rusty, especially when there is growing crowd of children around" blandly suggested
 ''1'hat leads me to observe said the fond parent, ''that there Is crying neeo of A parents club which would add ma terially to our positions if properly man. aged. club where parents could get together and exchange views and discuss inc questions which youngsters are apt to propound." - ,a,o.-
 "But wouldn't it be difficult to amaiga-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
AFTERNOON RECEPTION
 OF MRS. ALLEN DURHAM


 A pretty event of yesterday afternoon was the reception given by Mrs. Allan Durham from 4 to 5 o'clock. The roses and other spring blossoms used Tn dec- orating her residence added much to it's beauty. The rooms were filled during the reception hour with the hostess friends and cards were left by about l5O callers.
 The hostess, her sister, Miss Ruth Smith, Mrs. Bozeman Pepperman and Mrs. Alex Cecil, received in the parlor, where American Beauty roses made a vivid color scheme Mrs. Durham looked very pretty in a net reception gown, made over pink, In a becoming tint, and carried cluster of Killarney roses. Miss Smith was quite pretty and glrllsh in a white lace lingerie frock. Standing next to her was Mrs. Pepperman, who wore bllowy yellow marquisette. and the attractive group was completed by Mrs. Cecil. wearing a rose pink afternoon robe. '. The dining room showed a color effect altogether charming, Here, as elsewhere in the house, the hoop design pre- vailed, and the flowers used in effectng II were Killarney roses. Pink roses in a tall vase rested on the reflector In the center Of the table and above were drap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

aries of rose-colored maline, caught to ina corners. Candlesticks were encircled with hoops of sweet peas. sweet peas augmented the rose scheme here, and were used exclusively in the den. Pre- siding in ths dining room was Mrs o' D' Atkins assisted by Miss Gamaliel Dlxon, Miss Mary George Green, Miss May FOX Miss Norma Hood and Miss Emee Me- t.rossin Mrs. Atkins was sowned in white and pink and the group Of girls wore pink and green toilets The callers were greeted In the reception room by Mrs. James John and Mrs. Wade Wood; the former gowned in yellow tissue and the latter in white lace.
 The den Is pretty little room. and was especially so with it's floral dress or pink sweet peas. A punch table was the feature of the apartment. It was banked with sweet peas and presiding over a stra wberry brew were Miss Maybelle Cosby and Miss Virginia White. who looked charming in their spring afternoon frocks of soft pink, like the petals or the sweet pea blossoms.
 Mrs. Durhams party was one of the most pleasant of the spring.
 Among those leaving cards during the afternoon were Mrs. J. T. Harwell, Mrs Robert D. Lee Clary. Miss Inez Critten- den, Miss Sadie Gillespy, Mrs. F. l.. whitman. Miss Louise Rushton, Mrs. Bert Meadow, Mrs. William l. Grubb, Mrs Hawkins. Mrs. Richard Johnston, Miss Maude Davis, Miss Rose Davis, Mrs. Frank G. Alexander. Mrs Henry Morsch- elmer and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
MUSICAL PROGRAMME
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

The following programme will be rem dered at the Country club this afternoon from 3:3O to 5:3O o'clock by Davidson s orchestra:
 Overture, ''The Lions Bride." Zimmer- mann.
 Selection. Flirting Princess" Howard Orlob.
 Intermezzo, Pearls" Nell Moret. Selection. "Ermani" Verdi
 Waltz Soiree D'Ette, Waldtenfel. Selection" Scarlet Feather" Godfrey. Characteristic, "The Busy Bee Bendi. Selection, Les Contes d'Hoffman,' V Offenbach.
 Overture, "Day and Night" zimmer- mann.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
MIR. AND MRS. WADSWORTH
 ENTERTAIN BRIDAL PARTY

In compliment to Miss Mccoy and MT. Patterson, whose wedding will be an event of today, Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Wadsworth extended delightful hospitality last evening at their home. The bridal party were the guests and the decorations ana service of a buffet supper suggested the marital event The favors were tiny Cupids, and the wedding color scheme, green and white was minutely followed. Those present were Miss Mccoy, Dr. Pat tcrson, Miss Virginia Henry. Miss Sallie Mccoy. pr. and Mrs. J. H. Mccoy. Miss Esther wadsworth, Mir. Andrew Walker, MT. James D. Hunter. MT J. B. Ran dolph. MT. Samuel Patterson. MT. Hugh Locke.
 FOR MISS kNAUFF
 Miss Tallulah Knauff was the honoree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Centenarian Is Lively

Natchez. Miss. April 26-Ed Keaton. 11o years old. who lives near Natches, de- clares that he is determined to dte a natural death Last night he was bitten by q rattlesnake, but the doctors say hs will get well
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27


 Tn the future it is very probable that bankers and spinners will demand the &C., tual delivery of the cotton before drafts are honored
 This may work sort of handicap for while, perhaps for a year. but the ultimate result will be beneficial. It will prolong the cotton selling season over a much longer period of time and the mar ket should be much more profitable to the grower. This will also encourage the warehousing of cotton and will regulate to some extent the wild speculation in the staple'
 John H. Peoples, a prosperous planter of Mooresville, Limestone county, has been spending a few days in Birming- ham visiting relatives and friends.
 MT. Peebles lives in a community that is exceptionally rich in historic treasures. Mooresville and Belle Nina have been tho homes of many prominent people in the early history of the state. The Bibbs, the Pryors and a number of others made themselves prominent in the affairs of Alabama and the country.
 Mir. Peebles tells of one incident that is of unusual interest. Mooresville was the home of President Andrew Johnson for about three weeks. When a young man Johnson walked all the way from Knoxville, Tenn, to Mooresville to learn the art of cutting Prince Albert coats, the popular garment for mens wear in those days.
 President Johnson's instructor was MT Sloss. the grandfather of the iron makers of Birmingham, who was a tailor of great repute in the early days of north Alabama.
 MT. Peebles believes that Limestone county will give Emmet O'Neal a ma jority of from 600 to 800 in the coming primary for governor of Alabama
 Tt is the general opinion that the farm CTS in my section will have to replant their cotton crop;'' said State Senator Amos Horton of Aliceville, who was in Birmingham last night.
 1T believe there will be seed enough to replant all that will be necessary, but there will be none to spare. It is be- lieved that all the cotton that was up at the time the present cold snap came Is dead or will die The estimated cost of replanting, including seed and labor is $2 per acre. This will fall heavily upon many of the farmers
 "Riverside is taking on new life and promises to grow into busy little city" said Frank H. Lathrop, who spent yes- terday in Birmingham and attended the meeting of the state republican executive committee. "A large subdivision is being laid out and streets will be improved. It is expected that a number of handsome homes will be built immediately and that the population of the town will be large. | ly increased. An important improvement is the building of a first-class automobile drive way along the river front.
 "Our lumber business at Riverside is doing we'll. The plant is busy s. P Kennedy. secretary of the state railroad commission. spent last night in Birmingham. Mir Kennedy was formerly from Anniston and still claims that as his home. He is now a candidate for a place on the state railroad commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
NAMES or cIuB PRESIDENTS

Mrs. John Sidney White, general chair man of the State Federation of Clubs, requests that all clubs send her names of newly elected club presidents as early as possible after election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

MT. and Mrs Lucius J. Richardson of Montgomery have announced the engage ment of their daughter, Ruby Kolb, to Mr Christopher Gadsden Hume, the mar riage to be an event of tho afternoon of June 1 at 4:s0 o'clock at the First Baptist church. Montgomery.
 Miss Richardson is sister or Mrs. James Hughes and Mrs. Syd Smith of Birmingham and was recently their guest. She is a charming girl and made many friends here. The Montgomery Adver- tiser makes the following comment upon the announcement:
 Hosts of friends throughout the state vii. read the above announcement with interest. Miss Richardson Is the young est daughter of Mir and Mrs. l.. J. Rich ardson. She Is a lovely young girl and possesses unusual graciousness and charm of manner. Although she has not yet made her formal bow to society she has been very popular. MT. Hume Is for- merly from Birmingham, but has lived In Montgomery for the past three years He is popular in both business and so- cia. circles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
"Half a BLOCK rom EefaIu Sq.
 HOTEL COLLINGWOOD

WcSt 3Otn SIrttty UT fHt ISfUCN 1t- tween Fifth Ave. aud Broadway,
 New York City Offers select accommodat to discrim-
 mating people. ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF. and af- lords every facility for the comfort of guests.
 Situated in the very heart of the city, in a very quiet neighborhood, convenient to all surface, Subway and elevated rall- way lines, and in the midst of the shop ping and theatre district. Rooms, with bath, s2 and up. Special rates for the summer months.
 Restaurant a la Carte.
 SETH H. MOSELEY, Formerly of New Haven House, New
 Haven, Conn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Music Study club will meet with Mrs. Flournoy Rivers tomorrow morn ing at 10:3O o'clocl:. The meeting will be held at Mrs. Rivers studio, 10H South Eighteenth street. The church dinner to have been served for the benefit of St. Andrews church by the ladies of St. Andrews Guild has been postponed until next week. when they will be served for three successive days, May 4, and 6. of next week, at 3O5 North Twentieth street
 series of meetings will be conducted at the First Methodist church. beginning Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. A. Litchtenstein of St. Louis will speak.
 =
 The Council of Women's Clubs will meet this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
The Alabama Only First-Class Hotel in the
 City. MRS. J. H. CHIsOLM, Proprietress
 Alexander City, Ala.
WHEELER,s HOTEL

EUTAW, ALA. Electric lights and bells in each room. Artesian water. Long distance Telephone service. Hot and Cold Water Baths.
 NJ. JOE WHEELER, Prop.
 Rates S2.OO Per Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
NOTES AND PERSONALS

NOTES AND fEhSONALS
 Mrs. Georgia P. Young of Columbus, Miss, will arrive today to be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. John Sidney White Mrs. Young has a large circle of friends here who will be pleased to learn that she is expected
 Mir and Mrs. Henry Badham expect to be among those attending grand opera in Atlanta. Mir and Mrs. John l.. Raul and MT. and Mrs Webb Crawford will be in their party
 Mrs. Jack Bowron and Miss Maybele Roden will go to Atlanta to be In att tendance at several performance of grand opera.
 Mrs Truman Aldrich Jr,. expects to leave next week to attend grand opera in Atlanta.
 Miss Agnes Wilson, supervisor of the Birmingham Free Kindergarten. left this week for St Louis to attend the meeting of the International Kindergarten union
 Mrs T. U. Walter is visiting friends In Virginia.
 MT and Mrs. Carl Seals have as their guest Miss Sadie Parker of Anniston. The nev and Mis-. Frank Marston have as their guest Mrs Marsson's moth- CT. Mrs. J. A. Thomson of Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

FOR MISS kNAUFF
 Miss Tallulah Knauff was the honoree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

Miss Ila Nunnally returned last night from visit to her relatives in Ashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

H. B. Ware of Florence spent yesterday in Birmingham. He was the first man from Alabama to put his name on the brand new register that was placed on the clerks desk at the Hotel Hillman yesterday morning.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-03-29

the hotel is Union Square. one of the
city's most beautiful public squares,
with its perennial lawns and gardens
of flowers and rare shrubs.
II is but a few minutes walk to Mar.
ket street the main artery of the city.
where the street car lines AFFORD con.
nections for reaching every part of
Golden Gate Park. the Preside (Uni.
ted States Military Reservation), the
Golden Gate, Ciiff House. Sutro Baths.
Mission Dolores and Chinatown.
The hotel has been designed to pro
vide guests with every convenience
that is found in most modern hostel.
ries.
The hotel contains three hundred
rooms, each connecting with a bath
and In every room the mere turning Of
a tap furnishes filtered Ice water.
The management has thoughtfully
provided many conveniences that
mean comfort and pleasure for the
guests. The valet system of the hotel
has been supplied with many new and
practical innovations that count for
so much In the rendering of perfect
service.
There is commodious lobby well
supplied with large, restful chairs and
divans. ..
You will feel at home In the parlOr
with the exquisiteness OF its decora.
ton and the beauty OF Its furniture.
Its deep cushioned seats bid you wei.
come after tedious day of business.
shopping or pleasure seeking.
The dining room is richly furnished
and carpeted In Copenhagen blue. The
soft coloring is in harmony with the
quiet, restful atmosphere of the es'
Establishment
II Is the cuisine and cafe In par.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-03-29
:uuuuaauuauauauu u u u aaauaaaauaa

Contestants I'm District 1 met yester.
doy so TO sneak. ON neutral ground,
when several of them CHANGED TO meet
I'm the Bulletin Office. Some of
thom were strangers to each other and
tho contest manager hesitated whether
In mako them acquainted or not.
FINALLY deciding to do so he was sur.
nrised 10 hear them begin encouraging
each other.
. "Ym want to try hard " one said 10
tho other and the ono, spoken to re.
turned IN. advice with "I will but
Won want to do the same"
This was new tactics 10 the contest
manager and he wondered II he heard
Alright I'm, he did and for the min.
itiated n may he explaiped that that
10 inst the way the contestants feel
about IT. They want the trim and are
going 10 try hard TO get II and at the
same time are inclined to view with
good bumor the attempts of any other
contestant 10 secure more votes than
they do.
Everyone who is working is conf.
dent in her own mowers. She knows
that only tho efforts of herself and
friends will secure the trim and she
is going TO do all in her power to be
successful. Every contestant who has
made any attempt at all to secure
votes has done 80 and many of them
have secured so many that they are n
bit surprised at their own success.
Almost every day some candidate
writes or calls and asks something
about the visit of the Bulletin
marty 10 California, and especially San
Francisco.
From time to time the Bulletin
will contain descriptions of some of
the sights the marty Will see while
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-03-29
BUNGALOW SITE
FOR new LIBRARY
Location to Be in Capitol Grounds
At Next Meeting an Appropri.
ate Building viii Be Talked
Over. '-f s+l-

After n lengthy discussion on the
new library site last night by the
committee that has that piece OF
work In charge. II was decided that
the bungalow site was the proper
place for the new Carnegie library.
Everything was taken into con.
sideration by the committee. and the
wishes of the people OF the city
pointed to the place In the Capitol
grounds as the proper location.
Several other locations were men,
toned, some of them being equally
as good as the bungalow site for the
purpose, but were not available.
II is thought that the Capitol
grounds is the best selection for the
business in which the library will
be engaged. II is quite centrally
located to the city proper, and APP
proach to It can be had from any
direction with incoLyenience to nc
one.
A proper building will be the
next move In the matter, and this
will be talked over at the next meet.
Ing, which will be held Friday even
Ing.