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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
AMENDMENT OF PERCY BILL
 MEETS WITH MUCH APPROVAL

The announcement of Representative Walker Percy from Montgomery yester- day tht he would so amend his commis- sion bill as to exempt the Board of Edu- cation from supervision by the commits sion and not abolish that body, as con tempated was received in Birmingham with general stisfaction.
 In this city during the past few days has occurred more wire pulling to keep the board from being abolished than has been exerted about any measure before the legislature, not excepting even the much discussed whisky legislation or the anti-garnishment bills.
 The Board of Education in Birmingham has been trying to convince MT. Percy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

Of the folly of abolshing the board and be received their arguments with the same consideration of any other pleas of his constituents He was requested to amend his bill. Mr. Percy stated that he had given the matter considerable drought and believed his measure was right in every particular, but promised to consider further the arguments of the various citizens here opposed to such a Step. His announcement yesterday in- dicates that he was not indsposed to being swayed by the proper kind of argu-
 ment. His desire to allow that impor- tant body to be exempted from munich pal politics of whatever kind has won him more friends than ever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Made of Luscious Fruits

Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon Elk tracts are made from the finest vanilla beans and, choicest. lemons that grow. They are pure. strong, delicious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

But she'll get her halo in heaven," said the major, smilingly.
 "Yes, she'll get it all right" said Nancy, "and when the recording angel draws off the balance sheet of the board ing housekeepers life and the step mothers he will give rings and halos to both, and to the poor boarding house. keeper he'll give heavens best room, with a private bath"
 And you still declare there'u be no bells in it?" twitted the major.
 "No, never!
 And only the Master shall praise us,
 And only the Master shall blame., quoted Nancy from her favorite Kipling. r"And I verify believe that if there is a parlor boarder in heaven, St. Peter will be too kind to even put him on the same floor with the poor boarding house lady, don't you?"
 be delighted to know of his coming and who look forward to hearing his violin.
 MT. R. L. Tilghmans many friends will be glad to know that he has recov- cred after his recent illness.
 Judge and Mrs. Oscar Hundley will leave today for Washington, D. C., where he will be in attendance at the Lincoln banquet on February 13.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Halsey Ford have had as their guest for the past few days MT. Whitfield Sammis of New York He left yesterday for his home.,
 Mrs. Truman Aldrich. Jr., has returned from Atlanta, where she played "a few days ago. and will be in Birmingham for some time before filling any of her professional engagements.
 MT. and Mrs. T. V. Boardman left last night for French Lick Springs, Ind, tc spend week. after which they will go to New York city for fortnight. h their absence Mrs. T. H. Jones of Greens boro will be with their children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

charming woman and one whose ab- sence will be felt.
 Miss Ella Polk Hubbert, is in New AL hany with her sister. Mrs J. E. Hub bert. She will return home the latter part of the week.
 Miss Janet Walters is at home after a visit of several weeks in New Orleans.
 Mrs. T. O. Smith has returned from New Albany.
 Mrs. P. Sid Jones is visiting in Pan- anna.
 MT. Russell Brooks, who spent the winter in Fl Paso, Tex, is expected home the latter part of the week and will be with his mother, Mrs. J. Norman Brooks. at Terrace Court. He will be accompanied by MT. McFarlans, who was his companion in Fl Paso. MT. Brooks has countless friends in society who will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
MRS.. CHARLES I. SMITH TO HE A HOSTESS

A pleasant event of the week will be the briige party given at the home of Mrs. Charles I. Smith tomorrow after noon when Mrs Smith will entertain the members of her club and number of additional friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
pY MYRTLE MILES.

One of the delightful events of the sea- son in society was the reception last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. T Randall when .Nr. and Mrs. Randall received in compliment to MT. and Mrs. Vernon Whitaker and to Miss Elizabeth Randall of Baltimore who is their house guest The affair was especially charm ing for it's dstinctiveness. The usual evening party for young people in Bir- rningham this winted has been a cotilon or dance at ole of the clubs. This one, reception taking place in one of the love- Hest homes h the city, had the attrac tion of info1nality while giving one the pleasant pritilege of remaining through out the evening for musical programme and other Interesting innovations.
 The decomtions were lovely and gave charming didence of Mrs. Randall's ar tstic taste The cordiality and sweet ness of htr receiving party also added much to the pleasure of the guests As- kisting Mir and Mrs. Randall in this pleasing effice were MT. and Mrs Yer non Edclen Whitaker andI Miss Eliza beth Randall, the guests of honor; MT. md Mrs. Spier Whitaker, MT. and Mrs. James Arthur Smith, MT. and Mrs. Will liam Jackson Adams, Miss Whitaker Miss Janes Barry, Miss Janet Walters, MT. and Mrs. John M. Cartwright, Miss Elizabeth Morris, Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Greene Woodson, Miss Clara Lee Wood son, Miss Martha Dabney, Miss Eugenia Johnston, Mr and Mrs. William Lathrop, Mrs Mamie Pearson Rix, Miss Vernon Marks. Miss Annie Wikerson, Miss An rie Pearson, and Miss Kathleen Van Hoose.
 They received the guests in a charm ing setting of flowers and foliage. Tn recognition of the valentine season the colors were crimson and yellow. Twining the walls and festooned over sprays of snilax while showing brightly against the green were draperies of crimson hearts. A
 Tn the dining room a profusion of yellow jonquils frightened the table and buffets. The candies were crimson in accord with thei valentine motive. An other suggestion of the ST. Valentine Day was the postoffce, quaint booth twined with green where sentimental mssives were received.
 One of the most delightful features of a perfect evening was the group of songs presented by Mrs. w. J. Adams, Miss Bessie Dhvs, Miss Mamie Nunnally and Mrs R. T. Williams
 Mrs. Randall is always delightful woman; she is especially so as hostess. She looked very attractive last night in q reception gown of white embroidered crepe de chine.I Mrs. Whitaker wore a superb sowE built of apricot satin yelled with chiffon in the same tint and em- pellished with crystals, while it's dra- peries were caught low on the train with a black velvet bow from which led mar low bands of velvet Miss Randall wore a white crepe meteor robe in which she was lovely.
 delicpus buffet supper was served to the guests, who numbered about 150 members of the younger set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
LUNCHEON PARTIES
 AT SOUTHERN CLUB

The Southern club was filled yester- day during the luncheon hour with small parties. A number of attractive women were noted. Two visiting girls who re- ceived much admiration were Miss Jean Hutchisen and Miss Maude Means of Springfield, Mo. Both are extremely pretty debutantes. They were wearing the most fetching street toiletts-Miss Means a gray tailored suit and smart gray velvet polo hat rakishly poised and ornamented with a single rose; Miss Hutehison in rough blue cloth, with a draped turban of crimson velvet. They sat at table with Miss Hutchison's fath- CT. MT. J. E. Hutchison, of the Frisco, in whose private car they are touring the south, and Mir. Felix Drennen.
 At another table were Mrs. Felton Wimberly and Miss Mary Ware. MT. and Mrs. Ross c. Smith and their pretty little daughter were also noted, and Dr. and Mrs. George .Stubbs sat at one of the small tables, while the usual quota of club men were in evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

you have had her at your table three times a days for six months. Why matrmony is as nothing in comparison. To know people you have to board them.'
 Isn't our friend Sarah Wadley good housekeeper?" asked the major.
 We are not talking about a home," said Nancy. "Boarders don't want a home. If they did, they'd keep it when they had it. Boarders board to get away from home!"
 But one constantly sees advertise ments from boarding houses with all the comforts of hone. don't you know?" the major reminded.
 Comforts of home. indeedv' snapped Nancy. How many of those who board ever had the comforts of home in their own houses? If they did, they gave 1t up because it was too expensive. Yet these same people going into a boarding house demand for third or half the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
NOTES AND PERSONALS

The, departure of Mr.. and Mrs. A. s;outhall Mills for San Antonio, Tex, is deeply regretted by many Birmingham friends. They will make their home in San Antonio. MT. Mills having become manager of a large music house. He is very popular here in musical circles and will no doubt soon become an important
 figure in that phase of life in the Texas city. Mrs. Mills. whose. photograph ia reproduced in The Age-Herald today. Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS


 The Highland Book club meets this morning at 1O:30 o'clock at Mrs. l.. G.
 Woodson's home. with Mrs. Woodspn and Mrs. John Snow Jemison as host esses.
 Miss Helen Lake Little entertains the
 Bachelor Girls this afternoon. The valentine tea for the benefit of St. Mary's kindergarten VIII take place at the John w. TQmlinson residence from 3 to o'clock Tuesday afternoon. A charming programme has been ar ranged It is hoped that MT. Russell Brooks, who is en route home from El Paso, Tex, will reach Birmingham in time to give several violin numbers. Should he do so rare treat is in store for his hearers.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
.DURAND TO REPORT
TODAY ON SCAiP| ING
Secretary Nagel to Decide
Whether Findings Will
Be Made Public.

Late this afternoon Director e.
Dana Durand. of the Census Bureau,
will forward to Secretary Charles
NageI, of the Department of Commerce
and Labor, an official report of the ac-
cident which occurred to Miss Alice ".
Houghten, 2011 kalorama road, Tuesday
afternoon, when she suffered the loss
of her scalp while working at one OF
the tabulating machines in the Census
Office.
Whether the contents of Mr.. Durand' s
report will be made public will depend
upon the attitude of Secretary Nagel.
This morning Mr.. Durand declined to
discuss the substance Of his report, and
said that If anything contained in 1t is
mado public, 1t will be through the Of
flee Of Secretary Nagel.
Director Durand considers 1t abso-
lutely certain that a sum of money will
be raised for Miss Houghten, despite
the objections of her relatives.
mo information relative to the
the total will be given out" said the
Director this morning in discussing the
plan to circulate subscription paper.
While her friends and co-workers are
planning ways in which they can he
of assistance to her, Miss HOughten lies
in Emergency Hospital. She greets her
attendants cheerfuliy, but so far has
declined to see any of her friends, ex-
cept her father and mother. Last night
she rested well, sleeping for six hours
Her temperat ture was a little above nor
NAL this morning, being 101. Her pulse
was l24. Ii was reported at the hos
pital she is as we'll today as could be
expected.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
BENNET SPECIFIC
IN REALTY CHARGES
Insinuates Collusion Be-
tween Assessors Office
and Brewing Co.
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sideration of $40. This was lot in
the Elizabeth B. Kalbfus subdivision
of part of widows mite. and the deed
was recorded July 9. 1908 and deliv-
cred to NJ. J. Keane according to the
Horstmann letter of December Z. 1909.
Another transaction recGunted in the
Horstman charges was TO secure Nj. w.
Sullivan $l.J00 and chattels at 761 l
street southeast, and the parties men
toned are Lester z. Ellis to NJ. J.
Keane and Paul Eschner. This deed
was recorded March Z. 1870 and, ac-
cording to the letter, was delivered to
the Abner Drury Brewery Company
September I, 1910.
Another transfer reads Patrick J.
TIerney TO NJ. J. Keane to secure 7. J.
Drury Company s2,517.2S, chattels at
200 Four-and-a-half street southwest
Deed was recorded November ., 1908.
The following additional transfers
are cited in the Hortsmann letter:
George P. Harper to NJ. ]. Keane
and Paul Exchler to secure Frank c.
He'll $1,000, chattels at 32S5 NJ street
deed recorded September TO-
1910
James Hebron to NJ. J. keane and
Paul EXhler to secure Alma l. Rinck
81 12S.47, chattels at 900 Third street
southeast, deed recorded october S, 1910.
A number of other transactions are
set forth in the Horstmann letter, which
concludes as follows:
Il call your attention to the following
facts: Samuel p. Kalbfus is one of the
assessors of the District and a member
of the Excise Board; Roger William is
a clerk to the Excise Board; NJ. J.
Keane ois attorney for the Abner Drury
Brewing Co.; Alma l. Rinck is a stem
ographer in the office of Michael J.
Keane"
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Tariff Board and
Reciprocity Delay

Senator Root of New York had a
conference with the President today,
and as he was leaving the White
House, frankly expressed the opinion
that neither the Canadian reciprocity
agreement nor the permanent tariff
commission measures would be en-
acted into law at this session.
q am inclined to believe" said, the
Senator, that the short sessiSShas
too much business before it for
to hope for the passages of the two
big measures in which the Admins
tration is most interested. There is
a congestion on our calendar which is
almost unprecedented.
I'VE have before US not only the h,
appropriation bills, but we have the
Lorimer case, the ship subsidy bill.
the tariff commission, the Canadian
creement, and the Appalachian Park
reserve measures. They constitute a
legislative program which might well
occupy the time of a long session of
Congress.
Primarily, these short sessions are
designed for appropriation bills.
Therefore, the appropriation meas
Gres must be given the right of way.
If all else must suffer, 1t is the fault
of the system and not of any indi.
vidual." -..--.--.--.--z
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
DAN . RUFF
Little Flakes of Dandruf
Little Falling Hair
Makes the Heart grow weary
And the Head grow bare.
BLAME THE GERMS

When a famous French Physician
proved to the world that dandruff is
caused by a germ all the old hair tonic
fellows claimed that they knew it all
the time.
Whether they did or not makes no
difference, for We know that germs
cause dandruff and not only dandruff
but falling hair and scalp itch.
The man or woman who makes no
effort to get rid of dandruff will with
out doubt be bald before the period of
youth has passed.
Clever people who want to keep their
hair should know that Partisan Sage,
now sold all over America contains ir-
gradients that kill the germs, abolish
dandruff, nourish the roots of the hair
and stop it from falling.
Partisan Sage is a delightfully."- refresh
ing hair grower that Is guaranteed to
stop falling hair, remove dandruff and
stop scalp itch, or money back. Large
bottles so cents at Henry Evans and
Jas. O'Donnell's and druggists every
where. The girl with Auburn hair is
on every bottle.
'sHaving used Partisan Sage I will
gladly recommend it as the best hair
tonic 7 have ever known. / find 1t the
onIy hair tonic that will cure dandruff,
cleanse the scalp. and make the hair
grow long and beautiful. Miss Sigma
Ahl. 2 Farwell ST., w. Worcester,
Mass, June s. 1910"
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
MISSION WORKERS
At WHITE HOUSE
Taft Declares He Heartily
Favors Work Done
BY Women.

President Taft. who has frequently
aligned himself with the mems mis-
sionary movement. this afternoon de-
clared that he was just as heartily in
sympathy with the women in their
wonderful work in foreign lands.
At 2:3O o'clock this afternoon Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft received the visit
ing missionaries, the officers of different
denominational boards, and the local
committee women. The reception was
planned especially in honor of Mrs.
Helen Barrett Montgomery, Mrs. Henry
W. Peabody, ard Dr. Mary Riggs Noble.
but the invitation extended to all the
Jubilee troupe" now touring the coun-
try in a series of missionary jubilees
such as is now stirring Washington.
A surprise feature of the White House
reception came when Mrs. Wallace
Radcliffe, chairman of the Washington
jubilee committee, presented Mrs. Taft
with bound edition OF the book Yves
tern Women in Eastern Lends" The
book is being used this year as the
text book for united mission study.
At the close of the reception the wom-
en- hastened to the New Masonic Tenn
pie, where, at $3.50 o'clock a monster
Three simultaneous meetings at II
o'clock marked the opening of the jubi-
lee. The conservation service at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
was led by Mrs. Wilbur p. Thirkeld.
The speakers included Miss Jennie V.
Hughes, Miss Harriet Ellis. Miss Mar
garet Suman, Mrs. z. Boyd WeitZel,
Mrs. Montgomery, and Mrs. Peabody:
In the drawing room of Mrs. John
Hays residence, 800 Sixteenth street, a
parlor meeting vas held. The women OF
the Congressional Club entertained an
other parlor meeting in their clubhouse,
at 1882 K street.
At o'clock today the meeting for
busy women will be held in the First
Congregational Church. A mass meet
ing for all the colored women of the
District will take place tonight at s
o. clock, in the Metropolitan A. NJ. z.
Church.
In 176 churches in the District tonight
the regular prayer meetings will be de-
voted to missionary study.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Glouster Fishermen
Oppose Canadian Pact

Gloucester fishermen appeared be-
fore the Ways and Means Committee
this morning in opposition to the Can
adam reciprocity treaty. Each of the
witness declared that if the section of
the treaty putting fresh and salt fish
on the free list were permitted to re-
main in the agreement they would
be compelled to sell their ships. aban-
don Gloucester as a home and move
to Noya Scotia, and that in all prob
ability the fishing industry would be
ruined.
Representative Gardner of Massa-
chusetts. in whose district Gloucester
Is situated. told the committee that
the packers in that city wanted pro-
lection on their finished product, but
were in favor of free trade on the
raw material.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
ENOUGH DYNAMITE
TO DESTROY CITY
Failure of 100, 900 Pounds to
Go Off Saves Lower
MaNhattan.
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missing outside of the crews of the
lighters and the other known dead.
Estimates of the total damage caused
by the explosion vary. Vice President
Bresler. Of the Jersey Central, after a
careful investigation in the terminal,
placed the loss of that company at $780,
600. Damage to other property in the
vicinity, including the shipping in the
bay. will total $4,000 more. The damage
at Ellis Island will be $4,000, and pos
sibly more. The plate glass insurance
concerns, who have had claims present.
ed from all over Jersey City, Manhat-
tan, and parts of Brooklyn, say these
claims will exceed 100000 This takes
no account of the damages for personal
injuries which will be demanded
Most of the injured IN the Jersey
City and Manhattan hospitals are re-
ported as doing we'll today, and all but
three or four will probably recover.
Criminal CarelessnesS Alleged.
Many officials who say that the Pow
der trust was primarily responsible also
express the belief that there vas crimi-
nal carelessness on the part of the rail-
way officials. The New Jersey State
law on the handling of explosives is
emphatic. 1t provides that dynamite
shall be transported only under an Of
ficial permit, and that not to exceed
5000 pounds shall be handled at any one
time. Inasmuch as 35, 600 pounds exploded
yesterday and more than twice that
amount failed to detone, 1t is argued
that the railroad company could hardly
have been in ignorance of the fact that
the law had been violated. In this con-
nection, Prosecutor Garven said today:
The law of New Jersey is suffi-
cient to punish the guilty in this case.
and whether he is the highest official
of the corporations responsible or a
street laborer, he will be punished.
There Is no chance for mercy in this
case"
No Record of Permit.
Jersey City officials said TODAY that
they have no record of a permit ever
having been granted to the owners of
the Catherine w. to convert her into
a dynamite carrier. The United States
shipping authorities are investigating
the manner in which the Powder trust
boats handle high explosives, and it is
believed more stringent regulations will
be promulgated.
Win the attorney Oh f1u0-
son county, the police, and the coroner
all investigating, the cause of the eX-
plosion was still unknown.
One theory was that a quantity of
gasolene on the lighter to which the
dynamite was being transferred ex-
ploded, Setting off the dynamite. An
other theory was that a careless steve !
dore allowed a can Of the explosive to |
fall. However, this last theory did not |
receive wide credence, owing to the |
fact that the explosion took place at |
noon, when the workmen were eating |
their lunch on the pier. |
The explosive had been consigned by |
the Dupont Powder Company in VIII |
Del, to be used in blasting out |
rock on the Palisades on the Hudson |
river.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Milk Supply Report
Presented in Senate

Senator Gallinger presented to the Sen
ate this afternoon voluminous report
of the special committee on the Cham
Der of Commerce, which investigated
the milk situation in the District Of
columbia. 1t was referred to the Print
ing Committee, and will probably be
printed as a Senate document.
Senator La Toilette, who has been out
in Wisconsin to appear before the Legis-
lature on the occasion of his reelection,
and who has also been giving some at
tention to his Presidential boom in the
West, was in the Senate today. He
was congratulated by a number OF his
colleagues.
that he would speak on the Lorimer
case next Monday.