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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
REY. E. M. GLENN TO
 PRESIDENT SLEDD
REIrERATEs PREVIOUS sTATE- MENT ABOUT METHODIST EDU- CATION IN ALABAMA AND SAYS MIR. SLEDD WAS MISTAKEN
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age Herald: Due to absence from home, attending the North Alabama conference session at Huntsville, MT. Sledd's Card of Correc- tion' in your issue of the 2d inst. has just come to me. He writes his correc- tion in his official capacity as "presldent Southern university" Greensboro. Your courtesy will permit me a proper reply
 Mir. Sledd alleges that in an article in The Age-Herald of November 27 I had stated that the Alabama and the North Alabama conferences have agreed to unite in the support of Birmingham col lege at Owenton as the Methodist college for men in Alabama;" then with the as- surance of sage he sweeps away the all legation with the simple sentence, This is a mistake.' +e
 The specific thing which MT. Sledd's card makes me say I did not say; and when he says that I have made a mistake in what I did say, then he is himself mis- taken. For l have written advisedly and correctly-unless some honorable gentle men have got some uncertain cards up their sleeves-a suggestion not to be en- tertained.
 In my article in The Age-Herald of Mo- vember 27 stated that the joint educa- tional commission of the two Alabama conferences hadsdeclared, as policy to be pursued by the Methodists In Ala bama, for building and equlpping one great college for boys and one for girls; one such college to be located within the bounds of the Alabama conference. the other to be located in north Alabama;
 
 heads of Methodist education in Ala bama; that the location of the Womans college at Montgomery Gin south Ala bama) itself fixed in north Alabama the location of the "head' college for boys, and that meant Birmingham college.
 So I wrote, and so publication was made in The Age-Herald of November 27. At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

those receiving here, was one of the beauties of the afternoon. Her gown was filmy black, made over cloth of gold and garnitured with rare lace. Mrs. Evans Dunn was charming in black Span ish lace. Mrs. w. B. Leedy was also very handsome, wearing black lace robe over white satin and with a corsage clus- ter of violets which, with her white hair, dressed high, gave the finishing touch to charming ensemble.
 The den, which is 'done" in red, was decorated In this color yesterday. Miss Ethel Norton, Mrs. Harrington Hefin and Mrs Robert Hood presided over a bowl of delicious ice. Bowls of ginger and other dalnties were placed on the table, which was ornamented with big cus- ter of red carnations. Smilax twined the aloove in which the table was placed and peeping out of the green were tiny red lights. These shone down from above giving a merry radiance in the bright tinted room.
 The punch bowl was adorned with heavy clusters of grapes. Mrs. Hood was lavender creation. Mrs. Heflin wore pink and Miss Norton was in blue silk.
 Among the many attractive women noted during the hours at the reception were Mrs. Frank Crockard. Mrs. zell Gaston, Mrs. Willard Wilson, Mrs. Ed win Ball, Mrs. Edwin Ball. Jr., Mrs. Samuel Ledbetter, Mrs. John K. Warren, Mrs. Ed Warren, Miss Donnie billiard, Mrs. W. P. Pinckard. Mrs. w. N. Ma lone, Mrs. Frank Grider. Miss LeMay Caldwell, Mrs. Charles Thomas, Mrs. George Eustis, Miss Maybelle Cosby, Mrs. w. M. Cosby, Mrs. Sterling Lanier. Mrs. w. G. Estes, Mrs. Charles Leeper, Miss Emma Leedy. Mrs. J. T. Stokely. Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mrs. B. A. Pepperman, Mrs. William Pittman Redd, Mrs. Jack son Halstead, Mrs. Robert Simpson, Mrs. T. H. Benners, Mrs John Edmonson. Miss Lillian Moore, Mrs. Lewis Minor. Mrs. Maud Wynn, Mrs. Mary Lowe, Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Mrs. Felton Wimberly, Mrs. Richard Massey, Miss Elise McMil- Ian of Aberdeen. Miss; Miss Mary Kim ney Miss Marianne Hamilton, Mrs. w. A. Porter, Mrs. Charles Augustus Cal houn, Mrs. w. G. Oliver. Mrs. William Mudd, Miss Danner of Mobile, Mrs Ar thur Brooks Lovelace, Miss Emma Kate Johnson, Miss Marjorie Weatherly, Miss Virginia Means, Mrs. Mason billiard, Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. Berry Baugh, Miss Nelle Harris. Mrs. T. V. Boardman, Mrs. John Hine, Mrs. Ellis Fonst. Miss Ryd-
 ing, Mrs Henry Lee Koenig, Mrs. J. A. McCary, Mrs. George B. Mccormack,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
TAXI COLLIDES
 WITH STREET CAR
Serious Accident Narrowly Averted a Corner of Fourth Avenue and
 Twenty-first Street

A serious accident was narrowly missed yesterday morning about ; o'clock when taxieab owned by the Taxicab company and driven by Wal ter Matthews collided with a street car on the crossing at Fourth avenue and Twenty y-tirst street.
 The taxicab was coming down Fourth avenue at a pretty rapid clip and in passing q car, which was just turning into Twenty-first street. butted into the rear end of the car as it swept around the curve.
 The machine was badly smashed up the running gear demolished, and the right front wheel torn off: The chauf- feur escaped being crushed by only u hairs breadth. as the taXicab received the impact from the car on the steer ing side and dropped him down on the right when the wheel was broken off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
 SWITCHING CHARGES CALLED EXCESSIVE

Washington, December S.-Excessive switching charges assessed on the East El Paso Fuel company CTexas) by the Atchison. Topeka and Kansas, and tho Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio railroads. are made the subject of a com plaint filed today with the interstate com merce commission.
 The fuel company alleged that 1t was charged s q car for switching when other shippers paid only s car.
 Preparation is demanded for the differ- ence, the aggregate being a considerable sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
MRS. WILLARD WILSON
 HOSTESS TO CARD CLUB

Mrs. Willard Wilson entertained her bridge club yesterday afternoon at it's regular meeting. A salad and Ice course were served before the games and at the close of m enjoyable series a number of the players attended the reception given by Mrs. Ashford and Mrs. Munger. Mrs. Wilson's prizes were extremely pretty. An exquisite comport in one of the new wares was given as the score prize and <hand-painted plate was awarded for the game trophy. The membership of the club includes Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Edwin Ball, Mrs. Edwin Ball, Jr., Mrs. Charles c. Brown. Mrs. Will Brown. Mrs. R. H. Carter. Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, Mrs. H. F. DeBardeleben, Mrs. John N. Gun nells, Mrs. J. T. Harwell. Mrs s. l.. Ledbetter. Mrs. Chalise Terrell, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. A. B. Rains, Mrs. Has, kins Williams, Mrs. Fred Dow and Mrs. Samuel Rand. There were several va cancies yesterday. which were filled by visiting women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
MISS LUETTA GREGG
 iENTERTAINS AT LUNCHEON

In compliment to her sister, Mrs. Rob ert Ingalls,, who has recently returned from Dayton. O., to make Birmingnam her hone and to Miss Grace Hardie. her house guest. Miss Luetta Gregg was the hostess yesterday at a luncheon which was charming in all of its appointments Fruits made the decoration, filling the large basket in the center of the table, and in painted representation adorning the place cards. Miss Greggs guests were Mrs Ingalls,. Miss Hardie, Miss Jennie Trimble, Miss Amelia Caldwell of Jacksonville, Miss Agnes Terrel, Mrs. Charles Bowman. Miss Westmoreland or Atlanta, Miss Mary Kinney, Mrs. liar asonro Tanier. Miss Fannie Stokely of Newnort. Tenn, Mrs. 1T. P. Heflin and Mrs Sydney Edmonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tbe Quest club meets this afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. G. McAndrew, s2o South Thirteenth street.
 Mrs J. R. McWane will be the hostess today to the Edgewood club at her home, 9ao St. Charles street.
 The Culture club meets this morning with Mrs. George Hogan, 800 South Twentieth street.
 Mrs George Harrison entertains the shalxespeare club this afternoon at the usual hour. Attention is called to the change of hostesses.
 The Riding club will meet at o'clock this afternoon at the 8. l., Ledbetter corner. Tenth avenue, south.
 Miss Lucy Stark Williams tea is an event of the afternoon.
 Mrs F. w. Brandon's afternoon tea will be another event of the day.
 The Kings Daughters, chapter No. ?, will conduct a bazar in the kindergarten room of the Margaret Allen school on Saturday. All of the articles on sale will be attractive, but inexpensive, none being over 50c.
 Mrs. J. c. Scott, 11so North Twenty eighth street, will be hostess this after noon to the Qui Vive club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
AFTERNOON TEA
 FOR MISS wOODSON

Mrs. Charles Hogues extended a pretty hospitality yesterday, entertaining at tea in compliment to Miss Clara Lee Wood son. who IS one of the most popular of the seasons debptantes Richmond roses made the decorative plan one of rare beauty. In the reception rooms they stood In tall vases and the dining room held many of the gorgeous blossoms. On the tea table, which was covered with lace. was large basket filled with Richmond buds and red shaded candles added to the inviting effect.
 Among those assisting Mrs. Hogues in entertaining were Mrs. l.. G. Woodson. Mrs. Algernon Nelson. Mrs Paul Lee Cooke. Mrs. Charles Ellis Foust Mrs. J. R. Coleman. Mrs. E. L. Brown and Miss Vernon Marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

this week from Jasper. Mrs. Bankhead is planning to leave in a few days for Washington.
 Miss Mary George CruilSshank is the guest of Miss Georgia Saffold in Mont gomery.
 MT. and Mrs. Gentry Hillman will be with Mrs. John S. Marks, 1880 Fourteenth avenue, for the winter.
 Mrs. T. M. Beatty of Okolona, Miss. will arrive in a few days to be the guest of Mrs. R. E. Collins on Sycamore street.
 
 Mir. and Mrs. Gideon Wynne have named their little daughter Caroline Louise, after her maternal grandmother Miss Louis Musgrove will pass the Christmas holidays in Birmingham as the guest of Miss Marguerite Sbley.
 
 The Review club will meet at the resi- dence of Mrs. Garis, 2514 North Thirty first avenue, this afternoon
 Mrs. T. H. Miller will leave Saturday morning for her home in Selma, after few days visit with her daughter, Mrs. Madalne Brown, in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
wILLIAMs-HOPKINs

The marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Hop- kins and MT. J. Mat Williams of Nash : vile was an event of yesterday morn ing, taking place at the home of MT. and Mrs. LeGrande c. Wilson in Nor wood. It was very quiet, taking place in the midst. of a small coterie of friends and at the termination of the vows MT. and Mrs. Williams left for "a southern trip. after which they will be at home in Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
ROX PARTY FOR
 A VISITING GIRL

Miss Margaret Coleman of Montgom- er, who is receiving much pleasant so- cial attention, was the guest of honor in one of the parties occupying a box vssterday afternoon at the Bijou. Miss Hazel Copeland was the hostess and her euests included Miss Coffin. Miss Marg- aret I.atady, Miss Serena Kirkpatrick Miss Virginia Underwood and Miss Eliza hath Bowie. Miss Copeland presented her guests with pretty souvenir pro- grammes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
MISS FRANCES WHITE A YOJJNC HOSTESS

One of the events of holiday week will be the afternoon bridge at which Miss Frances White will entertain at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Harry White. The date is December 27 and the hour 2;30,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
Wonan's Ways Are Curious
At Least That's What One Bachelor Says-Reates Curou Instance and Draws His Own Conclusons--Win Bear Grave Troubles Nobly But Balks At Little Things.
 Gives This As Reason He Has Never Married
By DOLLY DALRYMPLn


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
MISS VERNON MARKS TO BE HOSTESS

Miss Vernon Marks will be a hostess at afternoon tea December 2s when she will have as her honorees Miss Flora Orr. bride-elect, and Miss Clara Lee Woodson, one of the seasons de- butantes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
INFORMAL DANCE

MT. and Mrs. Frank L. Estep win entertain informally at @ dance on Thursday evining in honor of their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
MRS. LOVELACE
 ISSUES RECEPTION CARDS

The following card is out: Mrs. Arthur Brooks Lovelace at home on Thursday, December 15, from until
 5 o'clock, to meet Mrs. Henry Upson
 Sims and Mrs. Thomas Coleman Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

guests, Mrs. Charles Byers and Miss Nell Rush of Johnstown, Pa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

Mrs. Owen Gillespy, Mrs. Fred Winkler. Miss Laura Winkler of Greenville, Miss. MISS Annie LeGrande and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

nlmself comfortably in VelVet-coVered
 Morris chair, 'I broke vase which be-
 longed to my sister. Now I've lived at
 my sisters, as you know, for years and I've always been careful not to do or
 say anything that would offend her or
 hurt her feelings-because its pretty de-
 cent of her to let me live there-an old bachelor with my set ways and tastes" q think SOL I murmured. but almost inaudibly.
 This little old vase that I accidentally knocked off the mantel," he continued, T suppose cost about 30 cents at some junk shop, but from the way she be- haved you would have thought 1t cost million dollars. All her hopes and aspir- ations were settled in that vase. Life without 1t. she afterwards confded to me, was flat. stale and unprofitable. In fact, there is no happiness left for her. ! tried to reason with her and told her I'd buy her another or get one five times as handsome-anything to appease her but I might as well have been talking to brick wall. She would have none of my logici She would have none of my vases! Not piece of Satsuma or Coalport or Sevres or Dresden-could compensate for the loss of that highly prized vase, and. so I left her in tears her's-not mine. you understand and felt like thief all day long,
 Tt was an heirloom. no doubt" suggested.
 '''I never got at the real cause of her devotion to it., said the bachelor, 'but whatever it was 1t was awful. But wait till l finish my story. For several weeks my sister has been threatened with cat aracts on her eyes, and the self-same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mrs. Willard Wilson will leave Satur- day for Cleveland. Ohio, to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives. She will be joined during the holidays by MT. Wilson. Their son is in college in Cleve- land and they will go up to be with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

Miss Alice Garth of Huntsville Is the house guest of Mir. and Mrs. Erie Pet tus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

Miss Fannie Stokely of Newport. Tenn, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. stokely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

Mrs. John H. Bankhead and Mrs. Bes- sic Owen-Hause came up for few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

Miss Mary George Cruikshank is the guest of Miss Georgia Saffod in Mont
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-24
Vap0- |creso/ine
 For Group
 or Cough

Also Vapo-Cresoline Lamps
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-24
Presence of Mind.

He was a Harvard r9"r with a gift for borrowing t-iDSs aLd |. defective memory which led to his retaining them. A few days before class day friend of his bewailed the tortures of breaking in a pair of new russet shoes.
 My foots smaller than yours." he suggested, kindly. Lend them to me and they'll be easy enough when l give them back"
 Next day he went home, and the new shoes added luster to his arrival in the old town.
 Three months later he was at the Seattle exposition The shoes had reached the stage when they were the despair of Pullman porters, and suddenly he saw their owner bearing straight down on him near the Ma. chinery building.
 He turned not hair, but walking forth to meet his justly incensed friend. exclaimed:
 "Old man, you're just the man I'm looking for These shoes of yours want new pair of laces dreadfully."
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-24
.al.l.CT-STUFflMG NIT NEM Old Colonial Records Shcw Act Was Attempted in 1858 -- The
 Punishment.

It Is not necessary to [ ;c up our Dious faith in the superi0' .dcal eorality of our forefathe.s ..n we
 3arn that even in the first :; iteration f Dostonians was found .liot stuff. fer.
 The same record which reveals this break records also its instant repudi. ation and punishment It was on the fourteenth day of January, 1855, 25 years after the settlement of Boston, 1ccording to the quaint records pre-. served of the kings chapel, that a referendum was held as to whether ] part of the land should be alienated.
 The old chronicle runs: The h. habitants proceeded to bring in their votes; and when the Selectmen were receiving 'em at the Door of the Hall Mey observed one of the Inhabitants, viz. John Pigeon, to put in about dozen with the word Yea wrote on all of 'em, being charged with so do irg, he acknowledged 1t, and was thereu Ordered by the Moderator to pay Fine of Five Pounds for put ting in the settlement of Boston ac. cOrding to the more than One Vote according to Law, and the Moderator thereupon declared to the Inhabitants that they must draw and bring fin fheir Votes again in Manner as before directed and the Inhabitants accord. !ngly withdrew and the Votes being brought in and sorted it appeared that there were Four Hundred and two votes and that there was two hun. dred and five Yeas and one hundred and ninety-seven Nays" - BostoD Transcript
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-24
te77T ncRE ri;ga 1I.s en
Consumer Who W7e wi-e fseund eu4 Some New Things About Sugar
 He Sought.

Two barreas of sugar had arrived at the home of wefl-kHown chemist, and they were standing in the kitchen when he came home for luncheon Fol lowing his custom of testing edfbfes before they are cooked. he submitted some of the sugar to a familiar proc. ess. At once a strange odor filled ths com and floated through the house.
 "Henry!" exclaimed his wiGe, lean i7g over the railing on the second [ DOT what's the matter now?"
 Why, Martha?"
 Something seems to be burning downstairs. Is anything on fire?"
 "Oh, I'm only testing the sugar. You see a simple way to find out if 1t is pure is to burn it. Pure sugar will be entirely consumed, but if the product has been adulterated an ash will remain"
 This aroused the wife's curiosity. What happened to our sugar when you set it on re?" she inquired.
 Tt not only left an ash. but also 2 charred coal. Some grated white rubber may have got into the barrels by mistake"
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-24

Paris Pattern No, 2544, All Seama Allowed.-Cashmere, nuns yelling challis, serge, or henrietta all make up well in this model, which is both simple and stylish. It may be de veloped with high or Dutch neck and long or short sleeves, according to taste. The full waist is gathered to the front and back yoke. which is of the material trimmed with soutache braid. The short full skirt which is attached to the waist under a belt Of the material, is finished with a deep hem and the cuffs are trimmed to match the yoke.
 The pattern is in six sizes-two to twelve years. For a girl of eight years the dress requires four yards of material 27 inches wide, SIS yards 36 inches wide, or 2$4 yards A inches wide; with 41a yards of braid.
 To procure this pattern send 10 cents to Pattern Department" of this paper. Write name and address plainly, and be sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-24

Princevard-I'm afraid I'm not good enough for the Varsity team.
 The Coach-Don't be chump, old man. Sometimes a good "end" makes a bad beginning.
 =: Ueos.
 Very well,' he declared, I'll never darken your door again. l promise you that!"
 That doesn't worry me-" the wom- an sneered. There are others" There were, indeed, other painters 'n the town. Besides his bill was ,xcessive and besides he had made he door entirely too dark.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-24
Nevada County
 Drug
 Store Prompt. Delivery
! Constipation
 Remedy y Free

mere IS no action of your daily ol greater importance than to see |M your bowels move. They should lavs at least once a day naturally, |H |H%oy ly that IS meant without any help. ' uey do not move at least once a N you can consider yourself con- |lng about it.
 ~ v.S wiil be glad to know there |a lsnSiorout out or the difficulty. Lem- M. Euei1ale, Em0n n an old soldier at Quincy. |noushare e' McMillan, of Speed, Mo, Mrs. |lHers n.s oi Stonewall, Miss, and many |ty thew were an.s as you are now. But one ||hldwels sswUke swr, to the fact that Dr. |tAnds. SD syrup sbap fepsin was curing their |eled them ''Sy bought it too and 1t 1se of it. 'oday they are loud in ktSsr ktSsmr pr, it .s, scal,dwelrs Syrup Pepsin did |enstnat;oa a should do for you. SureIv vonr | whom baa IS s no worse than theirs. one |M yop tn .'au u since '61. It only remains |emporar,vo " realize that salts are of huf |)lrnanent eood, and what you want Ia n n;iae SIiei that purgative tablets. Ake a rraas 's and such violent things |SW do nofhi,S StVW or doing Somethiurr sels Syrnn that is lasting. Dr. Caid. eaea slup larpsI,dn ptIPsin is a scientific prepa- ssd ssd that SSatlse, contains tonic, a mild syrupy atestinal re ,ns, constipation, but tone inc lan to wor,. muscles so that thev iearr . bought r0rk at without help. A bottle c csn eks of 5O VI cay any druggist for tSe smaii sae for ,EIsents, and there is a SnIiar @t It's wonaass w,,lies who have already Somna Bend your r.rpounles. pses in old or ycuns "''1
 nat you ean srai bottle will be sent you > I T, test 1t before buying. ' v II there is anything about
 < ] . < ; = ]: X 5 : ' <: ! 5 } ]: ] your ailment that you don't NA understand. or if you want ta ans medical advice, write w .o the doctor. and he win
 answer you fully. There is
 n no charge for this service.
 c .ne address is Dr. w. B.
 caldwell, sos Caldwell bldg. | Monticello. III.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-24
Rather Slow.

.ls he fast young man?"
 T hardly think so. It takes him hall an hour to walk by the house of his best girl oven when he knows she '1p't there"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-07-21

The Indifference of the people to
their public interest is the root of our
troubles. The very man who'll run
his legs off when he hears his two
dollar pig squealing in the crack of
the fence, will go to sleep when you
try to explain to him how he is rob-
bed of fifty Or hundred dollars
year for tariff taxation The very
woman who will anxiously nurse a
sick chicken on the fireplace, day
after day, or who will tenderly rear
a motherless kid on a milk-bottle,
will display no interest at all when
you try to show her how the family is
kept poor by our financial system, by
our tax-levying corporations, and by
indirect, unseen, but oppressively
felt, Fede ral taxation.
The adoption of initiative and re-
ferendum would inevitably put such
men and such women to reading and
thinking about things vastly more
important than squealing pigs, sick
chickens, and motherless kids. It
would restore self-governmentt to the
people. It would cause merchants,
lawyers, doctors, farmers, artisans to
give the same intelligent attention to
questions of government that they
give to their vocations in life.
T. E. w.