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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
NEWSOF THE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Outdoor Pleasures of the
 Little Season" THE COMING EVENTS Bridge Clubs Which Met Yesterday. Mrs. Hill Ferguson Hostess. Mrs. Matthews Entertained
 Bridge Coterie
THE COMING EVENTS
By MYRTLE MILES

The beautiful balmy weather of the past several days has been an incentive for spending much time in the open air and> outdoor pleasures have afforded the principal amusement. The Country club has been the meeting place for society for the golf links have attracted large gatherings, the late afternoon being the time of innumerable impromptu meetings of society members who are out as on- lockers. MT. Badham made an excel- lent suggestion, by the way, Monday night, when he was chosen president of the club, in advocating the installation of 8 tea garden. This would add much pleasure to the groups of women who have formed the custom of motoring out in the late afternoon to bring home the men of the family after their hours on the links Such an innovation would be charming, and, especially to the summer stay-at-home would prove welcome end- ing to each day. The least excuse serves to bring scores of women to this lovely place, and the prospect of an impromptu rendezvous over a refreshing iced drink with other friends would serve to decided ly popularze the club. and give it's fem mine connections a great many after moons of pleasure.
 Tn occasional Wednesday afternoon musicale proves a strong influence in attracting people to the club, these events always seeing large numbers of fashion ables on the grounds and about the club house. The last was one of the most in teresting gatherings of the month. There were any number of beautiful gowns worn by the women guests, attractive summeiy creations that looked especially picSur- esque and lovely about the grounds.
 Golf is perhaps the sport most gener- ally indulged in this spring-always ex- cepting, of course, baseball when there is a game. Horseback riding, however, has been the center of interest to those who are its partisans. The days have been idNal for horseback riding and there is never an afternoon that one does not see a party of two or more starting for or returning from a cross-country run through scenes that are second to none in their picturesque beauty.
 Very soon the summer exodus begins foreign countries, the shore, the noun tains and the springs offering their usual lure as the days grow warmer. But there are always any number of interesting folk left in town for the summer and Birmingham, this year does not threaten to suggest the deserted village any more than in former years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
COMMENTS ON THE
 DIXON BREWER WEDDING

A Mobile exchange makes the following comment on the approaching marriage of Miss Olive Maud Brewer and MT. Allie Eubank Dixon of Houston. Tex, former ly of this city:
 '.This wedding will be one of the most beautiful celebrated in the mouth of brides and roses, and the occasion will be of interesting moment to friends all over the state where the popular young cou- pie are known and esteemed. There will be a large wedding party and the attend ants will include girls from Memphis and Marion, Ala, and also some of the att tendahts will come from Houston, where the groom now halls from. There will be some lovely entertainments to mark the ante-nuptial days with delightful inter- est, and the marriage Is already noted as the most important nuptial event of June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
MIR. WAsHBURN'S TRIP

Mir Charles Washburn, who is for- rner Birmingham man, is achieving en- viable recognition as concert singer. He has lived for the past several years in Nashville. The Tennesseean of yester- day makes this comment:
 Mir. Charles C. Washburn will leave this afternoon for Bowling Green, where he will take the baritone parts in Spohr's trio, "The Last Judgment" to be given under the direction of Professor Strahm, in the auditorium of the Kentucky State Normal college. Madame Zimmerman, who was heard last spring at the festi- val, will take the soprano parts. MT. Walter Ernest of Pittsburg. the tenor.
 On Saturday Mir. Washburn will assist Mrs. Prudence Simpson Ores ser in re- cital in Gallatin. Sunday MT. Washburn will spend with friends in Scottsville, re- turning to Nashville Monday.
 Mir. Washburn's unusual baritone voice is daily gaining for him fresh recognition from music lovers from all parts of the country. He will spend the summer as usual at Chautaaua where he has de- servedly earned the most fiattering place in the regard of all connected with that advanced seat of learning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
BLUE FLOWER CLASS
 HOLDS A RECEPTION

Miss Stricklands. or the Blue Flower class will hold reception in the base ment of the First Methodist church this evening at o'clock. The following pro- gramme will be rendered.:
 Instrumental solo, Miss Cornelia Stephenson.
 Instrumental duet, Misses Grace and Ethel Harrell.
 Recitation, Miss May WalkeN
 Vocal solo, Miss Haidee Tutwiler.
 Play, "Six Cups of Chocolate" Mss Adelne Von Linvan, Miss Marion Goer, Marion Lee, Miss Carrie Saunders: Miss Dorothy Green, Miss Loula Keeling; Miss Hestc~ Beacon, Miss Marie Brooks Miss Beautrix Van Kortlandt Miss Ethel liar rell: Miss Jeanette Durand Miss Annie Jenkins
 The class is requested to wear the col ors-navy blue and white. All members of the class are invited. Refreshments will be served after the programme and delightful time Is promised to all who attend,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
CLAIMS CONTRACTOR
 HELD HER PRISONER

Atlanta, May 11.-Charging that she was held a prisoner behind nailed and barred doors and denied the privilege of even communicating with friends Mrs. Georgia Crouch has obtained temporary injunction restraining C. l.. Adams & Brothers, firm of con tractors, who were erecting a house for her, from interfering with her pos session of the house.
 In her petition Mrs Crouch claims that she was nailed in her room, and that the rest of the house boarded up to such an extent that Mrs W. F. Isom' to whom the house had been leased, was prevented from entering the house to secure her wearing apparel. The sit uation is said to have arisen over the alleged failure of Mrs Crouch to pay the contractors, who, in turn, refused to turn the house over to the party to whom it had been leased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
'NESTOR OF BAR . DEFENDS EDWARDS Refusal To Pay Interest on Mississippi Bonds Causes
 Trouble

Jackson. Miss, May 11.-(Special)-The now thoroughly famous state bond issue case has been set for argument in the su- preme court next Monday, interest being accentuated because of the announcement that former Chief Justice J. A. P. Camp bell will appear as the representative or State Treasurer Edwards Judge Camp bell is the Nestor of the Jackson bar, his hair being frosted by the snows of four score winters, and yet his brain is as clear as bell He does not walk with any degree of certainty and seldom visits the supreme or other courtroom, but his legal advice is sought from far and near, every lawyer in the state having implicit confi- dence in his judgment. and drawing free Iy from his great store of legal knowl- edge.
 Judge Campbell has always contended that Treasurer Edwards was correct In his refusal to pay the unearned interest on the state bonds. The bonds, $600,000 worth, were ordered sold last July, but there was not a single bidder. Before January l. however, they were all sold at par and with the distinct understand ing the interest was to be paid whether earned or not. Governor Noel and other state officials who had charge of the sale of the bonds state that Treasurer Edwards made no objection to the pay ment of the interest and was a party to the sale and the agreement to pay the interest for the entire six months. MT. Edwards denies that, and when the coupons were presented at the treasury declined to pay interest except such as had accrued since the sale of the bonds, which amounted to little. His mother was one of the purchasers of the bonds, and a test case was made of her claim. Later others took the matter to the courts, and 1t was decided in favor of the treasurer, who carried 1t to the supreme court. There is not doubt the credit of the state has been impaired by this refusal to pay the interest as promised. Northern and east ern purchasers of bonds, and who took a large block, have demanded their money back, but cannot get it till the legislature shall have made an appropriation. They state they cannot dispose of the bonds at any price. and that they are a white elephant on their hands. Efforts have also been made in New York to have Missis- sippi bonds blacSlisted
 money back, of course, but it depends on the supreme court as to whether they get the interest claimed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
MRS. RAULSTON'S PLANS
 FOR A SUMMER VACATION

Mrs J. P. Raulston expects to leave the latter part of next week for a summer mental tour In the beginning, however, she will visit friends in Virginia, sailing from New York May 27. She will spend some time in England and France, for tunately including in her itinerary visit to London during the coronation festivi- ties Switzerland and probably Germany, with stay in Holland that promises to be enchanting will make the journey that ends in September one which, in antici- pation is altogether delightful.
 During her absence Miss Louise Lewis will be in Mrs. Raulstons studio.
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Marie, tell MT. Jackson that I will be down presently"
 She goes quickly toward her dressing table; she stops; then starts again and unpins the lace pin at her neck and be- gins to remove her jabot.
 She tugs at her gown which is but toned up the back and when the maid appears again Jane says quickly:
 "Go down to the drawing room and tell Mir. Jackson it will be only about five minutes now before I am ready" E By love-" says John as he receives the second message. George said shed keep me waiting although I was three quarters of an hour late"
 Now. then, Marie. Jane is saying to the maid. "qulok; my other frock and my blue hat-and hurry Marie!'
 Ten minutes later a smiling, charming, lovely. beaming Jane appears upon the threshold of the library, ready for a jaunt to the Country club and a nice game of golf.
 "So sorry to have kept you waiting" she remarks casually happily conscious that all is well with traditions"
 Don't mention it," replies John very elegantly. "No man ever expects a girl to be on time.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
COAL LAND CASE |. ID SUPREME COURT Government Appeals From
 HanfOrd's Decision THE "STRACEY GROUP" Fight Is Over Probably the Rich- est Coal Lands in the World,
 Containing Sixty-Foot
 Seams
THE "STRACEY GROUP"

Washington. May 1.-The fight over probably the richest coal lands in the world was transferred today to the su- preme court of the United States, when the government directed an appeal from the order of the federal court of Wash ngton. auashing the so-called Stacey group" indictment
 Judge Hanford of the lower court quashed the indictment on the ground that under his interpretation of the coal land laws applicable to Alaska, the in dictment had not stated an offense. The appeal from the decision will bring before the supreme court the determination of the law under which Alaskan coal land may be entered and sold.
 The appeal involves the indictments against Charles F. Munday. an attorney of Seattle, wash: Archie W. Shields. en- ployed by Algernon Stracey.
 It was from the alleged interest of Stracey and his brothe~, Sir Edward IT. stracey, an English baronet and liberal member of parliament, in the land that the name "Stracey group" or English group.y was given to the claims.
 The government charged in the indict- ment that Munday. Shields and Algernon Stracey entered into conspiracy to de- fraud the government out of 5000 acres of coal land valued at s1OOOO,o00 just west of the so-called Cunningham coal land claims
 The scheme alleged was to induce per- sons ''by cunning persuasion and prom ises of pecuniary reward and other cor rupt means. ''to make fictitious locations and fradulent entries of the coal lands. ostensibly for the exclusive use for them selves, but In truth and fin fact for the use and benefit of the Aakan Develop ment company and the Pacific Coal and oil company"
 The land in question Is still held by the government. no patent having been issued to any Alaskan coal claimant.
 At places the coal seams are said to be 60 feet thick Some 1000 claims have been filed upon these coal lands, many of them forming the basis for indictments in Sro- kane Tacoma. Detroit and Chicago. The present appeal Is the first one to come to the supreme court a result of the gov ernment's proceedings. Action on 1t may affect the other indictments.
 The appeal docketed today would not be heard In the regular course of busi- ness for nearly three years. The govern ment, however, is preparing to ask the court to advance the case and 1t is prob able that it will be assigned next Oc- tober.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
MRS. SULLY LOSES
 SUIT AND $28,O0O

New York, May 11.-Mrs. Emma Sul- ly, wife of Daniel J. Sully, once called the cotton" king, lost the suit today brought against her by Col Peter II. Corr of Taunton, Mass, to recover s20,- 900. A sealed verdict opened today found for Colonel Corr in the full amount with interest from 1904 making s28,356. Mrs. Sully maintained that the money was not lent, but had been given her to aid her husband when he was in difficulties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
KILLS SALVATION
 ARMY OFFICER

Los Angeles, May 11.-While Ensign
 Hayton of the Salvation Army was ex- h ortin gpenitents to come forward and confess their sins last night, Frank A. Campbell, aged 24. a Kentuckian, walked up the aisle. knelt in prayer for a moment and then drew re- volver and fired a bullet into the en- signs right breast He died shortly afterward at a hospital. He had been here three months and was in Ill health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

waiting over an hour, and so you may just go and play golf with some other girl"
 Probably, is Miss Jane is properly versed in the traditions of gallantry toward the stronger sex, certainly not If Miss Jane is young and primitive.
 She may yearn to box Johns ears and give him Mrs Caudle Curtain lecture, but she is far too clever to indulge her temper in any such manner.
 Of course, she knows by all the laws of God and man that John should have been at least 15 minutes ahead of time. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
THURSDAY BRIDGE
 WITH MRS. MATTHEW'S

The chief diversion of these long, beau- tiful days in bridge-bridge in clubs, for the most part; for almost everyone be- longs to a bridge club. One of the smart est is the Monday Night club, which post poned Its meeting this week to last night because of the Country clubs election of officers which took place Monday night. MT. and Mrs. Harrison Stewart Matthews were hosts and their meeting proved one of the most enjoyable of the season, for MT. and Mrs. Matthews are always most attractive in the role of host and hos tess.
 Among the members of this club are MT. and Mrs. Matthews, MT. and Mrs. John w. Tomlinson, Mir and Mrs Walker Percy. MT. and Mrs. John Caldwell, MT. and Mrs. Henry Lee Badham, Mr. and Mrs F. M. Tutwiler MT. and Mrs. liar old Samson, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Maben, IT, and MT. Wilson Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
PREACHER GETS
 WHITE HAND LETTER

New Orleans, May 11.-A White Hand letter. threatening death unless he let upon his attendance of the saloons and the poker clubs of this city, was re- ceived yesterday by B. J. Lawrence of the First Baptist church.
 The letter was signed White Hand" with skull and cross-bones beneath. The writer declared he was willing to sacri- fee his own life if he succeeded in Kill ing the preacher. The Rev. Lawrence regards the letter as a joke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT
 AT CIIRCH OF THE ADVENT

One of the delightful events of the day will be the entertainment given by the Ladies' Aid society of the Church of the Advent. It will be continued from 4:90 in the afternoon until late hour of the night and pleasure is to be provided for the children, young people and older folk. The aim has been to make the entertain- ment general rally for the members of the church and congregation. The spirit of conviviality will bring together scores of folk and plans have been made to give each one an enjoyable evening. For the little ones who come in the afternoon games will be prepared. Ices and cakes win be served and for the men who go cut after their downtown duties are com pleted salads, sandwiches and coffee will be served. The rectory and the parish hall will be used for the entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
TO WRECK
 SEABOARD FAILS

Savannah, May 11.-An unsuccessful attempt to wreck Seaboard Air Line train No. SC, bound from Jacksonville north, was made near midnight last night nine miles south of Anderson, s. C. The switch lock was broken, the light lowered and the switch turned. A piece of newspaper had been laid over the switch to prevent the engineer from seeing that anything was wrong. Part of the train left the rails but no damage was done. The passengers were considerably shaken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
TAFT FREES MAN
 AFTER 27 YEARS

Washington, May 11.-President Taft today commuted to expire Immediately the life sentence of Daniel Jones of Oklahoma, who was convicted of the murder of his cousin, William Jones. Jones was sentenced to death on July il. 1884, but that sentence was com- muted to life Imprisonment.
 He Is now an old man. has lost one leg while in prison and has served al- most 27 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
MRS. RIVERS GIVES
 INTERESTING MUSICALE

Mrs Flournoy Rivers musicale was one of the clever events of the week. Mrs Bent. one of Nashvilles leading singers. was the sooist and in series of sonrano numbers her beautiful soprano voice was heard by the guests with vast appreciation. Those who were fortunate enough to attend Mrs. Rivers musicale will be delighted to know that there is protect to bring Mrs. Bent to Birming- ham a little later in the season to sing in a chamber concert.
 Mrs. Rivers gave one Of her excellent stories of opera, taking Deibes' "I.akme'' as her theme and discussing 1t with her usual cleverness. The enter tainment also had the nature of stu dent recital. several of her small pupils executing numbers that were interspersed with selections from the more advanced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
THE LITTLE JOKERS
 WITH MRS. HILL FERGUSON

The Little Jokers held an especially de- lightful session yesterday with Mrs. Hill Ferguson as the hostess. Preceding the games of bridge which brought the clubs together, delicious luncheon was served. A pair of silk hose was given as the trophy.
 Those who took part in the pleasures or the occasion were Miss Virginia Means, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mrs. H. A. Drennen, Miss Emma Leedy, Miss Marjorie Wealth er1y, Mrs. Walter Phillips, Miss Estelle Nabb Mrs Ferguson, Miss Fredrika Fer guson, Mrs. William M Walker. Mrs. Arthur Gray of sewanee and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
ARRAIGNED IN
 LAND FRAUD CASES

Chicago, May 11.-George H. Seward Pierre G. Beach and George A. Ball, indicted with six others, appeared to- day before Judge H. M. Landis In the United States district court to be ar- rairned on charges of conspiring to defraud the government of more than s1 q. 900 worth of Alaskan mining claims.
 Pleas to quash the indictments were filed by counsel for all the defendants except Ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12

Of all the conventions of chivalry there is none so nicely adapted to the needs of the stronger sex, as the traditional inabil- ity of woman to be on time.
 Examine minutely into the situation as created by tradition and observe its workings in elemental cases, like that of John and Jane which came to my notice a few days ago.
 As far as am concerned I don't believe a man ever was on time in his life, any where for anything, except baseball game.
 The particular case that was related
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mrs Oscar Hundley and a small party of friends enjoyed a motor trip to Tus- caloosa Wednesday. returning home by moonlight In the car with the hostess were Mrs. Crockard. who is her house guest: Mrs. R. C. Woodson Mrs. Smallen, MT and Mrs Coleman
 Mir and Mrs. David Roberts, Jr., are spending this week in New York city. They expect to be at Harvard next week to attend to take part in some of the spring festivities. Mir. Roberts is a Har- yard graduate and his return to his alma mater will be especially pleasant. They will remain in the east several weeks Mrs. Bent left yesterday morning for Nashville after a brief visit to Mrs Flournoy Rivers
 Miss Theoleen Elliott has returned after visiting friends in Huntsville. After a visit of several weeks to Miss Fannie May Mason. Miss Harriette Ma
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to me recently was in regard to per- fectly good golf game.
 John had an engagement with Jane for ''foursome' at the Country club at 3 o'clock.
 At 2:S0 Johns second cousin, once re- moved, who has 'that kennel of blooded terriers" blows in Johns office to talk dog"
 At 3:ao John recovers sufficiently from
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son left this week for her home in Nash vile.
 Mis- Irma Dozier will visit friends in Jacksonville, Fla, next week. Mrs l.. J. Haley and Mrs. J. H. Wal lace have gone to Marion to attend the commencement exercises at the Judson.
 
 Mrs John Jemison has as her guest Miss Maggie Erwin of Opelika. Miss Alice Grace Riley is attending the commencement exercises In Marion, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12

the details of wire hair and Smooth coats," of length of lear crop and "crop tail to observe with amazement the po- sitions of the hands on the clock.
 Great Scott" he says, leaping Jumping Jupiter lick high in the air, I'm playing golf at the Country club with Jane at o'clock. I've got to catch & car and go to her house for her, and we meant to start the game at B."
 "Oh, what's the odds" asks Cousin George, quite nonchalantly-just like that -"Whats the oddsX No woman was ever -''What's the odds? No woman was ever ute she has to stop to powder her nose or fix her veil differently. or button her plaquet or something that will keep you waiting for at least a half hour. Give Jane the required 30 minutes and prob- ably when you arrive at her house she'll be ready"
 At precisely 3:45 John presented him self at the door of James abode and tim idly asked the maid if Miss Jones was ready"
 He sits in the drawing room serene, smiling unapologetic awaiting her ap- pearance!
 Does she greet him by saying:
 "Mr. John Jackson, you have kept me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
TRAINING HORSES
 FOR THE BIG SHOW

Washing ton. May 11.-Eighteen horses, eight of them of the hunter class, are under training at Fort Myer, near this city, for the in- ternational horse show, to be held lr London next month. Everett Everett is the trainer. Capt George Vidner, Eleventh cavalry; Capt. Guy " Henry. Twelfth cavalry; Lieut.. Adna R. Chaf- fee, Fifteenth cavalry; Lieut.. Gordon Johnson, Seventh cavalry, and Lieut.. K. I. Graham, Tenth cavalry. have been hosen as the riders for the show.