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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

Sir John and Lady Harrington, who have been making a visit of some weeks In Washington, will sail for their home in England February IS.
 Lieut.. and Mrs. Robert Henderson, U. s. N. have as their guest Miss Watts of Bristol England. Miss Car mel Eagen. daughter of the American minister of Copenhagen, who has been visiting in Washington. Is now the guest of relatives at South Bend, Ind. Mir. and Mrs. Eagan vii: arrive in Washington the last of February for a few months stay.
 MT. and Mrs. George T. Marye will leave February 20 to spend the spring in California. They will go by t,e way of New Orleans. to witness the Mardi Gras celebra tion. In the same party will be Mrs. John E. Reyburn, Mrs. Hinckley and Miss Gladys Hinckley, and Mrs. Richard Weightman The lat ter, according to her usual custom, will pass a month with relatives, New Or leans being her former home.
 Miss Penfield daughter of the for mer solicitor of the state department, who left for visit to Pittsburg friends early in the month, will visit in Chicago and her former home in AuUuIil, lHu., DtlCIe IttuTIlllS u Washington.
 A number of western society belIes
 and matrons are visiting friends in Washington. Mrs. David Cohn of Se- attle. Wash, is the guest of her faith er M. Gustave Lansburg. Misses Gar- rard, daughters of Col. Jospeh Garrard of the United States army and Mrs. Garrard, have as guests Miss Grant of Cincinnati and Miss Woodall of Ken lucky.
 Mrs. Walter Farwell of Chicago, who has been the guest of Maj. and Mrs. David D. Porter has gone to England, where she will take a house on Gros- newar square for the season. Mgs. J. B. Foraker, wife of former Senator Foraker of Ohio, has been spending some time as the guest of friends in Washington. Miss Claire Moves has re- turned to her home in Denver, Col, after spending sometime with her pa rents MT. and Mrs. c. Moves Mrs. Elk ins and Miss Katherine Elkins, widow and daughter of the late Senator Stephen B. Elkins, have returned from West Virginia to take up their resi- dence at Halliehurst, their Washing ton home.
 The wife of Supreme Court Justice Lamar. recently appointed from Geor- gia, probably is the only novelist in tne Wasnlngton socfaI circle Of which she IS member. The day her book came out the publishing establishment was destroyed by fire. Mrs Lamar said she never had the courage to attempt another novel for fear of bringing calamity again. This recruit of the official set in Washington Is regarded as one of the most charming women She Is the great granddaughter of
 Judge Hezekiah King. who was at torney general of Connecticut ia Jef- ferson's time, and is closely related to the Rufus King and the Lyman and Dwight families. She is one of the three national vice presidents of the Colonial Dames
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
SOCIETY IN NEW YORK
ny MARGARET WATTS DE PEYsrrR.

1 popular in. the world of society as she
 is in that of club life, and in the lat ter' her name Is known all over the | country, for she Is one of the candi- l dates for the forthcoming election of
 president general of the Daughters or
 the American Revolution For eight
 or nine years Mrs. Story was the re- gent of the Manhattan chapter of the
 organization, and also served as state | regent.
 The announcement of Mrs. Trenor L. l Parks engagement to MT. Mitchell De- pew was something of a surprise to her | friends here. Mrs. Park has been liv- | ing in Paris since the death of her hus- band, which occurred in New York | nearly three years ago, and returned | to Europe week ago after a visit | here of some time. Mr. Depew is .
 nephew and namesake of Senator Chauncey M. Depew. The wedding will 1 take place next month in all probab- bility at the American embassy in
 London. MT, Depew and his bride will | live in Paris.
 pr. Nicholas Murray Butler. presf- dent of Columbia university, gave a dinner in honor of Count Apponyi at l the Metropolitan club on Friday. Gov |
 were MT. John D. Rockefeller and MT.
 Andrew Carnegie.
 This evening Yrs. Samuel Unter-
 myer will give reception for Count Apponyi. Assisting the hostess in re-
 ceiving will be Mrs. Andrew Carnegie
 Mrs. James Roosevelt. Mrs Josika-
 Herczeg, Mrs. James M Beck, Mrs l William A. Perry. Mrs. Gertrude Ather-
 ton. Mrs. Kate Douglass Riggs, Mrs
 Louis Putnam Myers and Miss Mar
 garet French. MT and Mrs. Josika
 Herczeg. well known members of Hun.
 garian society. will entertain >Coun, Apponyi and his friends, Count Steyer and Countess Bethlen and the Hon
 Joseph de Pickovitch, M. P, at a
 luncheon and musicale to be given al | their residence at West Tenth street
 Sunday afternoon,
 Alexander von Nuber. the Austro-H Hun.
 earian consul general, will entertain the
 count at luncheon at the Metropolitan club, after which Frederick Townsend
 Martins reception at the Plaza will be ing Mrs. Vanderbile On the same even ing Mrs. Vanderbilt will give dinner of 100 guests in honor of Count Ap- ponyi.
 Count Apponyi is famous as the leader of the Hungarian independent party. Former Vice President Hon. Levi F.
 Morton and Mrs. Morton. who have spen' the winter in southern France, are now in Paris. They expect to spend several weeks in the French capital. and will probably return to the United States early in the summer. Both MT. and Mrs. Morton have enjoyed excellent health dur ing their stay in Europe.
 New York society was greatly interest- ed in the marriage Thursday in New Or leans of Miss Emma Grima to MT Brad ish G. Johnson of New York The mar rlage was one of the social events of the season in New Orleans. Among the guests from the east who attended were MT and Mrs. R. Livingston Beckman of New York, who went to New Orleans Ill a special car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

Good quality Chambray. blues, pinks, tans and sky, 12 l-2c value, special 8 1-4c yard,
 Light Madras and Percales, in figures or stripes, 121zc values, Sc yard.
 Genuine Amoskeag Ging- hams, in blues, browns and greens, 8 l-2c values, 7c yard. Only 10 yards to a customer.
 Percales, in blues, reds and browns, small or large figures, 12 l-2c values, 8 1-4c yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
Extra Values For Monday
 Shoppers!

Our Art Department offers some excellent scarfs, squares and doilles for your inspec- ton. Embroidered and scol- loped pieces, renaissance, Japanese drawn work and Armenian crochet doilies. Values from soc to 89c each. Monday only 39c each.
 Sale starts at 9 a. m.
 Monday we will stamp shirt waists or corset covers on any white material for SC. This includes any of our sixty-four patterns. Monday only at this price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

The marriage of Miss Jean Stone, daughter of former Governor and Mrs. s'iiiiam 4. Stone of Pennsylvania, to Mr. William J. Crumpton of Washing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
M en- s Fur ni;shings at Big
 Reductions

Mems new Spring Tiesl Four in : hands with flowing ends. New patterns. and ne w shades. All pure silk, at soc. Mems 25c fancy Hose and Ioc plain Hose in solid colors. Special at 15c pair.
 Cashmere Hose for men, black with grey heels and toes, 25c values, 19c pair.
 "A good guara nte ed Shirt in stripes, figures or plain blue. All made full and perfect in every respect. 75c val ues at 49c each.
 Odd lotof Mems Ties, four-in- hands and bows, silk or wash able, 2Sc values, 15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

Mrs. George E. Elliott. wife of Brig adler General Elliott. U. s. M. O., hal sent out cards for an afternoon bridge party on Tuesday February IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

Mrs Hayes. wife of Congressman Hayes of California. will receive at her home. Bancroft Place, Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
White Goods

90-inch pure linen Sheeting. heavy weight, but soft quality guaranteed all pure linen, 88c yard.
 A splendid light weight linen. suitable for waists, fine un- derwear, dresses. etc.. 39c value, 27c yard.
 200 yards of white Madras in stripe effects, 12 1-2c value, to close out at 6c yard. IA crochet with art corners, $2 value at $1.5O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

Southern Railway
 For Florida Points. z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
Silk Specials
 That CannOt Be Equa1ed--

3o-ln. MessaliEe in black and colors, magnificent quality, I.S0 value, 98c.
 36-in. black Taffeta,y you know whatsBurger's Special is, SIPS value, 89c.
 Marquisetts 44inch wide, In black or colors, $1.50 values. Sf.O0.
 A beautiful line of 27-inch cotton Voiles, all colors, with satin stripes, soc values, Sic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
Values From Our Art Department
soc Staraped P;1lo,U Tops
 19c Each

Pretty patterns stamped on linen and burlap in many de- signs. Some already finished, ready for the cushion. These are positively 25c, 35c and soc tops and backs. Monday only 19c each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

Miss Helen Taft will go to Baltimore on February 20, where she will be the guest of honor at dinner given by MT. and Mrs. Theodore Marhurg at their residence in Mount Vernon place before the sixth Monday german. MT. and Mrs. Edson Bradley will give their cotillon for Miss Helen Taft on Feb ruary 22
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON
BY CONSTANCE CARRUTHERs

ton, takes place at the home of the brides parents in Pittsburg, Febru- ary 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

pr. Nicholas Murray Butler, presi- dent of Columbia university, gave a dinner in honor of Count Apponyi at the Metropolitan club on Friday Gov CTS were laid for 50. Among the guests were MT. John D. Rockefeller and MT. Andrew Carnegie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

MT. and Mrs. ..~Walter L. Maillot of Kansas City, Mo- and Miss Marie Mur- phy of Dallas, Tex, who were guests last week of MT. and Mrs. Mercer II. Thompson, have returned to their homes in the west. Mrs. William Cummings Story of New York is as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

Sir John and Lady Harrington, who have been making visit of some weeks In Washington, will sail for their home in England February 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

The marriage of Miss Edith Alice Lin coln to MT. William Waugh Adams. on Wednesday, was one of the social events of the week. The wedding took place in the First Presbyterian church at s o'clock MT. and Mrs. Adams, who left following a brief reception, will be at home on Columbia road after March l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

MT. and Mrs. Thomas A. Polleys of St. Paul. Minn., have announced the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Marguerite Polleys, to Mr. Arthur Bernard Krock, Washington correspondent of the Louis vile Times The wedding will take place the latter part of April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

New York society Is much interested in the approaching marriage Wednes- day in Denver. Col. of Miss Marie Il. Sheedy to MT. Robert l.. Livingston, Jr. MT. and Mrs. Dennis Sheedy father and mother of the bride-elect and the Misses Sheedy. have spent much of the winter in New York. They recently returned to their home in Denver
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
REYES TO SAN ANTONIO
Former Mexican Leader Leaves for
 Near Border City.

New Orleans, October 6--Notwith- standing General Bernardo Reyes denial of any connection with revolu- tionary designs against Mexico ne departed for San Antonio today un- der the surveillance of Secret Service agents ot both the Mexican and American governments A half doz- en of these men dogged the foot steps of the general from the mo- ment he landed here yesterday from Havana until he was aboard the west bound limited.
 q don't mind these spies,' said Reyes. "In fact because of the gross misrepresentation of myself that have been sent broadcast through out the United States which for a time at least will be my home. I will prove hat my plans are pacific and that the love and admiration which haye long expressed and ex- hibited for the American people is borne of sincerity"
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
strikebreakers Leave City

New Orleans, October 6---As a re- suit of the attack by Illinons Gen. ral strikers and sympathizers on tns )ld Peter school building where 1Is ,trikebreakers were quartered. the alter this afternoon were escorted to train by armed guards and rushed ut of the city.
 After tho police had routed the rowd and arrested two of the rioters. he men fell back two hlocks where hey listened to appeals from their saders to preserve order. Mean while the city authorities assured the trikers the men in the school build ng would be taken out of town and he crowd dispersed. At 3:S0 o'clock he strikebrealSers were marched un- Ter heavy guard to a special train nd taken to MeComb city.
 None were hurt if the the sae!oe oarl- CT in the day.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
DAM HORROR THREATENS
 BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIS.

said 1t would not be resumed for at east two weeks, because of the neces- sity of obtaining expert testimony and consulting points of law.
 MT. Hamlin was the last witness :. Almost the first question brought his refusal to answer and Walter K. Sweatland, his counsel announced that inasmuch as it was common re- port that the inquest was held for the purpose of bringing criminal prosecution, he had advised his client in this course.
 The activity of the day was dis turbcd by strike Of 200 laborers at Costello because of long hours. They were at once paid off and ordered to leave.
 Three bodies and tne rharreu 5ones of two others were recovered from the ruins today This makes the to- tai list of dead fifty-nve.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
ROADS CLAIM
 NORMAL WORK
OFFICERS SAY TRAFFIC ON HAR- RlMAN LINES FOR WEEK
 IS CLOSE TO NORMAL
Strikebreakers Escorted From New Orleans and Taken to Illinois Central Railroad Shops at
 McComb City.

Chicago, October 6The approach ing end of the first week of the shop mems strike on the Hartman and illinois Central lines see traffic prac- tically normal, according to state- ments today by President Markham of the Illinois Central and Vice Pres dent Kruttschnitt of the Hartman ines. Aihough both admit that tho number of shop workers Is depleted. they say there are enough men at work to make all repairs to rolling stock needed
 About fifty additional strikebreak ITS were put to work in the shops tt Burnside today. bringing the num- ler at work there to 400 They we're lot molested
 Fear of trouble Monday. when line trikers are to be paid for their last months work. caused the illinois central to announce that they will lot be permitted to enter the works ut will be paid from q special car be run along the tracks The rain will be guarded by special letail of police.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
HUNTING CONNECTS
Posse With 6Ioodhounds Search for
 Two E5capes.

Muskogee, Okla, October GA posse with bloodhounds is out pur- suing conyicts, Ryan and Oaks who escaped from the state prison here tonight. It is believed the conyicts are armed They had only a few months to serve.
 guard in making the rounds of the bakery where the men were working tonight noticed they were not in their places. How they es capped is not known A woman who had been seen around the penitentiary the last few days. is believed 10 have aided them in their escape and to have smuggled the arms.
 The dogs lost the trail several miles out in al downpour of rain.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
ANTITRUST SUITS
 AGAINST RAILWAYS
SEABoARD AIR LINE AND kNlck lER5oCkER TRUST co. ARE
 MADE DEFENDANTS.
Suits Promise to Be of National i'm portance in View of Trust
 Statutes.

Jacksonville, Fla, october 5-Sul for the recovery of S6,000,000 damage. wa sfiled today in the United States court against the Seaboard Air Line the Knickerbocker Trust company O.. New York, Charles II. Keep. Francis Henderson, K. V. Matthews c. w Lucas and Frank E. Brown of New York, and +. Reiman Duval of New York, the plaintiffs in the suit beini the Florida Railway company ol which Frank Drew of this city is tht president George Nj. Powell, stock holder in the Florida Railway com oany, instituted the shit by filing a praecipe conspiracy being charger to the defendants.
 This suit promises to become oi national prominence, plaintiffs claim. ing they will show violation of tine sherman antitrust law
 Several years ago the owners o4 the road decided to extend 1t. Tn, financial provisions for such an ex. tension were concluded and bonds floated.
 The Knickerbocker Trust company was selected as trustee and agent foi the bonds which had been sold to French capitalists. Delivery of tho bonds was delayed and demands foi their return 70 the railroad it is ali legged were refused. An investigation disclosed it is charged, that two di- rectors of the Knickerbocker Trust company who were directors in uhe
 eaboard Air Line Railway. were con cerned in causing the bonds to be held.
 That the matter will yet reach in ernational importance is shown b., the fact that La Toilette of wiscou. sin has started an investigation. seek ing to prove whether or not the sherman antitrust law has been yio- lated The French government, thro  the appeals of the purchaser or pur- chasers of the bonds has also brought the matter to the attention of the Government asking that the purchaser being protected
 It is charged by the directors oi the Florida Railwty that in the ai- leged attempt to prevent the delivery of the bonds and the completion o the work of the Florida Railway
 company to an Atlantic port the Knickereocker Trust company and the seaboard Air Line railway have entered conspiracy to restrain tht trade and commerce.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
NAME NEW PRESIDENT
League of Municipalities Closes the
 Meeting at Atlanta.


 Atlanta, Ga, October 6-Folowing Tn established precedent of electing a new president, every year John Mac Vicar. member of the commis- sion government of Des Moines, and secretary of the League of American Municipalities for several years was elected president of the league at the closing session of it's convention here today succeeding Darius A. Brown. mayor of Kansas City
 Buffalo was chosen for the next meeting place of the convention. win ming over Winnipeg on the second ballot by one vote.
 The only formal address of the final session was delivered by Mayor Martin Behrmann of New Orleans, on municipality owned belt railroads. In the afternoon the visitors were entertained with barbecue at Cold Springs. Ga.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
strikebreakcrs ,strIko

Memphis, Tenn, October 6--Dis- satisfied with conditions about the Memphis shops Illinois Central strike breakers tried their hand at striking late today and tonight railroad of- lcials assert 100 were fnrnisher trans ,ortation and escorted to train ,ound for Chicago. At the head luarterrs of the strikers 1t is de- dared more than 400 men walked out. practically the entire force. The xalkout WAS without disorder.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
TAFT TALKS OF
 PUBLIC DOMAIN
TELLS PEOPLE OF IDAHO THAT CONGRESS CAN BE RELIED
 UPON FOR RELIEF.
Governor Brady Says He Will Bring Thirteen Western Governors
 to the Capital

Boise, Idaho, October 6--Former Governor Brady of Idaho. today prom ised President Taft to bring 13 west ern governors to Washington next winter to help him thresh out the question of the disposition of the pub. lie domain. The governor did not elaborate on his idea for the solu- ton of the public lands question but MT. Taft has promised several au. | diences to do all in his power al the next session of congress to have legislation enacted that will dispose of some of the difficulties now con fronting settlers on public lands Such legislation, the president said, would not interfere with the policy of conservation.
 The principal grievances of set tiers, the president found, are the short time in which first payments for land are required; the length Of tenure demanded Of settler before he becomes owner of the land and the fact that even afer tenure of five years title to the land does not pass
 He did not take up each Issue in l detail, but declared there was no reason to doubt congress would set tie them at the next session.
 MT Taft spent he day iii idaho, waking up at Pocatello to make his first address and practically closing the days work here tonight with q speech to several thousand people
 Senator Bora and former Governor Brady accompanied him on the trip across the state.
 After leaving Pocatello Mir Taft got off his train but once and tha, was at Canyon county fair Caldwell. | When he reached the fair grounds the president was prepared to make his promise for legislation next win ter. He spoke from platform just in front of the grand stand ana across the race track from the judges stand He had hardly started speak. ing when the starter across fine way yelled through a megaphone;
 "The next race, ladies and gentle men. will be College Maid against hei own record, without bridle or rider.
 The president laughed and stopped while College Maid trotted around th' track in time that never was exceed ed while the president remained ol the grounds.
 1 Speaking of the problem of tn public domain MT. Tafa said boa sides must make concessions ani middle course adopted. The wes he said, needs capital to evelop it resources and capital will not com unless there is wise legislation.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07

the worst experience of his career late today when he attempted to bring the balloon Million Population club to the ground
 The anchor struck barn and tilt cd the basket so that A. ]. Me Cullough, aide, was thrown out and Berry saved himself by clinging to Ia rop as the big gas bag relieved of McCulo ough's weight, shot up- wards.
 Dangling by the rope, Berry was carried hundreds of feet into the air and an hour later came safely to earth several miles south of the city Despite the rough experience neither man was seriously hurt. The barn where the landing was first attempted was unroofed by the balloon anchor. Berry returned here tonight.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07

machlnist staff extending from Fort William, Ont. to Edson, Alberta This includes all mechanics, boiler makers and their helpers. The other forty per cent will be called out by noon tomorrow.
 The company has refused to grant the mechanics the same wage scale as prevails on other roads in West ern Canada. Receiving the support of the International officers the men Monday informed the master me chanic of the company he could ex- pect strike.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
Inquest at Austin 1.

Austin, Pa, October 6---Frederick Hamln, superintendent of the Bay less Pulp and Paper company, own CTS of the dam which broke last Sat urday at the expense of many ives and hhe practical destruction of Aus tin village refused to testify upon the advice of counsel at the coroner's in- quest this afternoon.
 Further inquiry which will be held at Coudersport, was adjourned inde- fnitely and District Attorney Nelson
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
RACES AT JuAREz

Louisville, October 6-The Juarez Jockey clubs winteH meeting will open November 90 according to an announcement made his this after noon. following meeting of the di- rectors. Racing will continue for 100 days and possibly more. Matt ]. Vim, also manager of the New Louisville Jockey club. was re-elect- ed general manager of the Juarez club and given full charge of the coming meeting.