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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01

work, so there can be no harsh criticism of
its methods. In fact, my friends, it is the
best Legislature money can buy"
XIHEN Leland Stanford was member
" of the Senate from California, he had
amassed millions; but the frugal habits he
had formed in his youth still chung to him.
One of his customs was to save the Irvine off
every package that went into his Office He
would waste a lot of time untying hard
knots; for he would not cut the string
Having saved the Irvine, he would wrap it
up in balls and save it for emergencies.
George c. Perkins, who is in the Senate as
Stanford's successor, once shipped before
the mast, and now he amuses himself by
sending out for ball of Irvine and plating
and knotting it in true sailor fashion. He
ties one end of the string to the doorknob,
and frequently uses up the whole ball in one
sitting.
IN the State Department is colored door
= keeper who is unusually we'll educated,
and his language is set off with lot of long
and surprising words. Now and then Hun
tington Wilson, Assistant Secretary of State,
stops on his way out of the building and asks
the doorkeeper question to bring forth an
amusing answer.
OIle dICeI1lOOn WILSON saw q man walking
down corridor as if under the influence of
strong drink. THAT man." he remarked,
seems to be navigating with difficulty"
Il fancy" said the doorkeeper, THAT his
axoids would not present satisfactory ap-
pearance if viewed through the azimuth
compass"
WILLIAM D. CAMPBELL is business
man through and through. Coupled
with his business instincts is horror of be-
ing charged extortionate prices by country
livery stables.
He stopped one day in small town in
Kentucky and concluded that he would like
to take drive. He also made the mental
reservation that he would pay no unreason-
able price for the horse and buggy. Look
here!" he said to the owner of the livery
stable, the only one in town. I" | want to take
little drive; but am not drummer, and
am not millionaire. l want that drive;
but | think you might make reasonable
arrangement about the price of the rig.
Understand that clearly"
This amt no cut-rate town in the livery
business" responded the proprietor. II
won't cut rates for nobody"
That sounded threatening to Campbell
but he thought he would take chance and
inquire the amount of the charges. "Well,"
he said soothingly, what do you think is
fair charge for an hours driver"
The proprietor looked him over carefully.
Il tell you, stranger" he said hesitatingly,
as if doubling whether Campbell would
come across with the figure named, Il won't
hitch up for no man for less than a quarter!''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
A LIVING FROM POULTRY
81 10000 from 60 hens in
ten months on a city lot
forty feet square.

To the average poultryman that would seem
impossible, and when tell you that we
have actually done 81 500 poultry business
with so hens on a corner In the city garden, 40
feet wide by 40 feet long. we are simply stat
ing facts. 1t would not be possible to get
such returns by any one of the systems Of
poultry keeping recommended and practicc1
by the American people, still 1t can be accoms
plished by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
THE PHILO SYSTEM
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
MISS IRENE CLEERE
 WEEDS MIR. WILKINSON

At o'clock yesterday morning the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Cunningham was the scene of a pretty wedding when their nice and ward. Miss Irene Cleere, became the bride of MT. Joseph Robinson Wilkinson of Sidell. La.
 The nuptials were very quietly solemn ized, only the relatives of the bride and a few very intimate friends witnessing the VOWS. The rooms were artistically decorated in greenery with clusters of white carnations The nuptial ceremony was pronounced by Rev. Dr. l.. F. Whit ten and the bride was given in marriage by her uncle. Dr. Cunningham.
 Miss Sadie Allison. the maid of honor, and MT McGlathery, best man, were the sole attendants. Miss Allison wore a smart white corduroy autumn suit which was most becoming. Her hat was of the picture type and she carried a cluster of pink carnations.
 The bride was gowned for travelling. her suit of blue cloth and small toque en suite being particularly modlsh and be- coming. She carried brides roses.
 Immediately after the ceremony MT. Wilkinson and his bride departed for Sidell, La, which is to be their home. that place and Mrs Wilkinson will be accorded welcome among charming circle of friends among whom he Is pop ular socially. A number of handsome bridal gifts attest the high esteem in which both of the young people are held.
 Mrs. Wilkinson as Miss Irene Cleare has made her home in Birmingham since her early infancy, when at the death of her mother. she became a member of her uncle's family Her father is Mir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
FAVORS PAYING
 PRISONERS WAGES

Atlanta, November 14.-(Special)- favoring policy of paying prisoners for their work done while in the federal prison in south Atlanta, Warden Mover has just submitted a strong and in teresting report to the department of justice.
 In making the recommendation that the "dependents.'' the wives, mothers and children, of the prisoners be paid certain amount for the work per- formed by the. incarcerated husband or son, he says:
 'It would in my opinion, be long step in the way of modern prison TO- form, if law could be enacted pro- viding that an arbitrary value. con- sistent with the character of the labor performed. be placed upon the labor of United States prisoners, and that the money thus earned by the prison CTS, after deducting the cost of individ- ual maintenance, and fair allowance for overhead charges. be paid to the dependents of the prisoner, or in cases where there are no dependents, credited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
COURTS ACTION CAUSES SENSATION

Chattanooga, November 14.-(Spe- cial)-The recent action of the su- preme court of Tennessee in the cases of $. R. Spencer and J. B. Thomas, of this city, charged with violation of the state prohibition laws, has created a sensa- ton in this city. Spencer and Jones were convicted in circuit court by Crim- ira. Judge McReynolds of violating the four mile law and sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and serve a jail sentence of % days The latter was suspended, how ever, on the promise of good behavior and the men were released upon pay. ment of the fine and costs.
 At the following term of court the iail sentences were revived and the defend ants were requested to appear in court and show that they had not further vio- lated the prohibition law and thus rem dered themselves liable to the actual service of the 30 days sentence. Lawyers for Spencer and Thomas immediately took the case to the supreme court upon n writ of error, but in it's finding that tri- bunal so far from declaring that the circuit court had no right to revive the sentences ruled that 1t had no right to suspend the Jail sentence and ordered that the two violators be arrested as es- caped prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
SUPPLIED HER FRIENDS WIT H WILLS SONS FRECKLE CREAM
It h Positively Guaranteed to Remove
 Freckles

It Ia Positively Guaranteed to Remove
 Freckles
 The following letter will prove Of great interest to everyone in quest of a fair complexion:
 Dukes Island, Me,
 September 19, 1910. .Dear Dr. Wilson:
 Enclosed please find two dollars (s2 .o0), for which kindly mall me four jars of your Freclxle Cream to postoffloe box No. 14 Halifax. N. C., as we are starting home tomorrow. As usual, we brought a number of jars of your cream but our friends here at the beach are SO charmed with 1t and so anxious for 1t that have given 1t all away. The drug .ist here says that he will have 1t on sale next season. Cordially yours,
 NANCY HOWERrON CONAN" Wilson's Freckle Cream will remove freckIes, pimples sunburn and chaps. It is a toilet salve and a mild and harmless face bleach. One jar of Wilson's Freckle Cream will cause your freckles to per- ceptibly fade, and the second Jar Will completely remove them. If it does not your druggist will refund every cent of your money without argument. If he cannot supply you. send 50 cents to the Wilson Freckle Cream Company, Charles- ton. D. C.. and you will receive at once q full sisc jar. Sold by Jacobs drug store. tsot Second avenue. special agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
MISS GLADYS ENSLEN
 GIVES BUFFET SUPPER

Pink and white, in chrysanthemums and ices and bon bons. made the prevail ing motive of Miss Gladys Enslens buffet supper last evening especially attractive from a color standpoint. In the center of the table in the dining room, from which hot supper in two courses was served, was a big bowl of yellow chrys- anthemums and ferns. From the over head chandelier were suspended draperies of yellow tulle which terminated at the corners of the table, producing a festive air.
 Miss Enslen's hospitality followed the rehearsal for the marriage of Miss May Fox and MT. Roscoe Evans Harris, at the South Highlands Presbyterian church In the group were Miss May Fox, Mrs John C.NFletcher of Memphis. Miss Pear Guscott. Miss Dunbar Avirett, Miss Rutf Evens, Miss Enslen, Miss Maybelle Cos by, MT. Roscoe Harris, MT. Glenn Harris MT. George Watkins, MT. George Harris Jr., Mr. George Lum, Jr., MT. Robert Ware. MT. John McLin. MT Fred Vince lock and MT. Frank Wise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
EASTBURN-BELL / WEDNESDAY YESTERDAY

The marriage of Miss Hazel Bell the daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Bell, of West End, to MT. Baxter Mcfarland
 Eastburn was a pretty event of yes- terday afternoon, taking place quietly
 at the home of the brides parents in the presence of company of 30 or 40 friends of the young couple.
 Preceding the ceremony Miss Lula Keeling sang 'The Hour That Gave Me You" very sweetiy, and Miss Margaret Walker, who played her accompaini- menJ also played the wedding march. Miss Bell was given in marriage by her father She was preceded to the altar by Miss Annie Lou Chamblee, her maid of honor, who was her sole at tendant. Miss Chamblee wore a smart white cloth tailored suit and large black hat Her flowers were pink roses
 Miss Bell was gowned for travel ing in brown tailored costume with gloves and shoes en suite. Her chapeau was French bonnet In the pastel shades and her flowers a bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies. She was an exceedingly pretty bride. MT. East burn, accompanied by MT. John Cham blee as best man, met her at the altar, a pretty arrangement of ferns and palms, and the ceremony was pro- nounced by pr. George Lang. The decorative motive of the residence made it a most attractive setting for the nuptial vows. A profusion of ferns and palms intermingled with cut flowers was very effective. MT. Eastburn and his bride departed for Atlanta and other points on their wedding trip They will make their home In this city. MT Eastburn Is connected with the busi- ness department of the Birmingham Age-Herald. He has won many friends both socially and in his business life by his unfailing good cheer and affable manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
Cement Plant for Lafayette

Chattanooga, November 4.--tSpecial j. According to tentative plans of the stock holders a s5o0.0oo cement plant Is to be erected at Lafayette. Ga. by the Horine Development company. A lime company with capital stock of s25.0OO is also con templated by the concern. E. M. Horine, T. Poole Maynard. E. l.. Worsham and George M. Napier of Atlanta and Messrs. Harrington and Soaper of Michigan re- gently inspected the property apropos the developments. It is understood that the Central of Georgia will build branch line from Lafayette directly to the tentative mill site.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 YESTERDAY IN SOCIETY
Society Hears Birmingham Matron In ntepret tive Reading and Meets Two Matrons From This City
 Mrs. Wilbur E. Kelley's Lovely Courtesy to Miss Seals-Miss Douglas Studio Tea. Other Topics
Dy MYRrLn nILDs.

introduced a charming note of variety in her lovely studio tea Several hundred cards were left and callers were interest ingly representative of the cultured set whether among art lovers or those inter ested in the literary phase.
 Miss Douglas numbered hundreds In the circle of her admirers before leaving this country for study in Europe. Her friends were deeply interested to know of her progress through years of study in the Old World, and in the three hours during which her studio was open it was filled and at times crowded with callers. 4ss Miss Douglas was an interesting figure as she welcomed her guests. wearing a gown which bespoke both art and fash ion. It was built of thistle tinted chiffon over Chinese crepe in the ashes of roses shade, the skirt falling over a deep border of rich Oriental lace which matched the becoming yoke. A band of gold adorned her hair. Miss Willie Crawford, attrao- tive and vivacious in a blue crepe meteor robe, assisted the hostess in welcoming her guests and Miss Edna Moore in grey velvet and large pink picture hat presided over punch bowl. Miss Douglas was assisted by nd one else, and the informal 1ty of the afternoon was most enjoyable. Paintings which pictured the most charm ing spots in the Old World were hung, framed on the walls of the studio for Miss lJouSidS liitHuS lO see ueHonStrdtlOil of her work, A matched cottage in Eng land, fountain In Spain, a glimpse of the water vendors of Algiers. and the fisher folk of Holland indicated the variety of subjects and fields which have been touched during her absence from home. These in unlimited variety and with many other phases of life in the same countries were pictured with clever brush, and the visitors in Miss Douglas studio who were familiar with her work are more than pleased with the use that she has made of her talents.
 Among the representative women noted were Mrs, Robert Jemison, Mrs. Zach Lee Nabers, Mrs. William s. Mudd, Mrs. John N. Gunnels, Mrs. Samuel Rand, Mrs. A. O. Lane, Miss Edna Moore, Mrs. Raleigh M. Jenkins. Mrs. William Hood, Mrs. Will liam Hood, Jr., Mrs. Troup Brazelton. Mrs Richard Johnston, Miss Myrtle Miles, Mrs. Charles c. Brown. Mrs. J, B. Raul ston, Mrs. Henry Hiden, Mrs Jones Guerry Moore, Mrs. Reid Lawson. Mrs. Oliver Prince Bartlett Miss Edna Smith, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. George Cruikshank. Mrs. Chester Vim, Mrs. Angus Taylor, Mrs, Duncan, Mrs. Joseph O. Thompson, Miss Lois Thompson, Miss Carrie Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
AVIATOR REFUSD
 TO MAKE FLIGHT
Visitors To Macon COlOred Fair Dis appointed-Government Ex-
 hibit Creditable

Macon Ga., November 14.-(Special.)- J. Hon. w. T. Vernon, former register of the United States treasury and now SUI pervisor of schools under the depart ment of the interior, made the principal address here Sunday at the Negro State fair Large. crowds of persons who were unable to visit the fair during the week took advantage of the open gates Sunday to hear pr. Vernon speak and to see the exhibits. None of the attractions were allowed to run.
 Dr. Vernon was introduced by J. w Davidson. editor of the Macon Dispatch, and in his address touched upon the re- leious, business and agricultural activl- ties of his people,"
 The aviator, Walden, from New York re- fused to carry out his contract, claiming that the grounds did not give him suffi- cient incline nor alighting space. MT. H C.. Roberts, secretary of the chamber of commerce, was called into the matter by President Wright of the Colored Fair as- sociation. and he declared that the grounds were in the identical shape as when Ely made his flights. Walden has left town. but his machine remains iere in the hands of the colored fair associa- tion, an attachment having been issued asainstSit to secure $25o, which President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
MRS. WILBUR E. KELLEY
 AN AFTERNOON HOSTESS

One of the beautiful pre-nuptial events planned for Miss Donald Seals was the afternoon tea given yesterday by Mrs. Wilbur F. Kelley. The Kelley residence Is one of the most attractive on South Sixteenth avenue, quite the home for so attractive a young matron. Yesterday 1t was adorned with autumn flowers, dis tributed with charming effect to grace the opened piano, which gives such a cosy home-like air to the drawing room, and in the broad living room and din- in groom. Big white blossoms nodded from vases in the drawing room. where Mrs. Kelley, her honoree and Mrs. Owen Gillespy welcomed the callers. In the dining room, where tea, sandwiches and bonbons were served by several pretty matrons, yellow specimen blooms gave a gay and inviting aspect.
 VanHoose and Miss Bessie Durham, ing niche, adorned with a tracery of au- tumnal leaves of brightest color and pretty background, for Miss Kathleen Van Hoose and Miss Bessie Durham, who served delicious frappe
 Mrs. Kelley looked extremely pretty in a reception gown of pink marquisette en train, and wearing 8 corsage cluster of valley lilies and pink rosebuds. Miss Seals wore stunning blue crepe robe with heavy embroidery garnitures empha- sizing her beauty. Mrs. Gillespy was like a lovely picture in pink lobe with lace drapery. Miss VanHoose was one of the attractive members of the re- oeiving party, wearing blue, her gown one of the new shades with touches of white lace. Miss Durham's frock was of lace and net made over satin and most becoming.
 Mrs. I. Groom Beatty, wearing a smart costume of black and white, and black hat crowned with Paradise tails, pre- sided over the coffee urns. At the op- posite end of the table Mrs. Edward Dur ham. very sweet and gracious in black jetted lace, poured tea. Mrs. Robert Hood was receiving here. and Mrs. Eugene Enslen, Jr., in peach tinted chiffon and white lace, extended charming wei come. Mrs. Hunter Smith was a pretty young matron in pale blue with touches of white lace, and Mrs, Brooks Forbes wore the shade of pink in which she is most attractive.
 Mrs. Keleys tea was limited to the younger matrons and the girls-about "a in number. Among those leaving cards were Mrs. John K. Warren. Mrs. Ed ward Warren, Mrs. Charles Oracle Davis of Colorado; Mrs. Felton Wimberly, Miss Mary Ruth MeLester, Mrs. George Troupe Brazelton, Mrs. William Hood. Jr.. Miss Norma Hood, Miss Luetta Gregg, Miss Myrtle Miles, Miss Martha Dabney. Mrs. Robley C. Munger, Mrs. Vincent Fergu- s6n, Mrs. John T. Fletcher of Mem- phis; Mrs J. F. B. Baugh, Mrs. Mason l. Dillard, Mrs Hattie Pope Seals, Mrs F. c. Morehouse of Milwaukee; Mrs. George Bates Kelley, Mrs. Robert Patton McDavid, Mrs. Henry Hiden. Jr.. Mrs. Charles Terry, Miss May Collins. Mrs. vernon Whitaker. Mrs. Scott Joy. Mrs Ira Hood, Mrs. Mercer Barnett and q number of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15

l Yesterday at one of the brilliant events of the social season in Mont gomery Birmingham contributed two or the honorees--the grace cleverness and beauty of each and the exquisite art of the one,- who appeared in dramatic reading. Mrs. Frank Hollard Lathrop and Mrs. Leonard Thurlow Beecher were the centers of this superb hos l pitality which was extended by Mrs. J. Craig Smith, formerly Mignon Conner of Birmingham. Several hundred mem bers of Montgomery and Birmingham l smart set--a number of former Bir- mingham folk being privileged to at- tend-were bidden to the reception which occurred in the beautiful old Le Grande place, the present home or the Craig Smiths. which Is one of the historic homes of Montgomery. The house was handsomely decorated, greenery and exequisite flowers adding to the charm of qlnt mahogany fur nishings, tall gold mirrors and lovely | tapestries which are at their pest In the great rooms of lofty ceilings which one finds in this charming southern residence. stage was erected In the dining room which, with living room and drawing room thrown together, made a big auditorium, They were in rows commanding a view of the speak CT and lights arranged above the stage and as footlights were shaded with rose pink so that the entire house was given that lovely glow which is so becoming both to house and guests.
 I Standing in line with Mrs. Smith to receive were Mrs. Smiths mother, Mrs. Braxton Bragg Conner, Mrs. Lathrop and Mrs. Robert Lgon. Mrs. Beecher met the guests after her reading of "The Piper." 1 Mrs. Smith wore the rose shade Of chiffon which is so effective when worn by one of her type. It's trimming was l fur. Mrs. Lathrop, who Is always eX- quisitely gowned and one of the pret- tiest women in any assemblage, was In white marquisette made over pink satin and with handsome garnttures. Mrs. Conner wore handsome white chiffon with an elaborate motif of em- broidered violets.
 | Among others receiving, with Mrs. Smith were Mrs. Thomas McClelland' Mrs James Hickey. Mrs Paul Le Grande, Miss Arlington, Mrs. Joe Hall' Mrs. Louis Farley, Mrs. Asbury Flow CTS, Mrs. Kirk Jackson, Mrs. Hard wick Ruth, Mrs. Joseph Drum, Mrs William Bates, Mrs.. McFay Billing, Mrs. Manly Foster. Mrs. Lucius Gas ton, Mrs. Homer Le Grand, Mrs. Ed An drew, Mrs.-E. P. Flowers, Mrs. Will liam Gayle, Mrs. McDuff Cain, Mrs. Thomas Oliver. Mrs Calls James, Mrs. Le Grand Wood. Mrs. Henry Vandiver.
 Mrs. Beecher's reading of "The Piper must have been beautiful treat amid surroundings such as Mrs. Smiths home II affords and with so cultured an au- l dience as she invited to enjoy it with her. The Birmingham admirers of this gifted woman anticipate the pleasure of hearing her interpretation of "The Piper" at some time during the season. Mrs. Beecher is as delightful to meet socially as to hear on the lecturers s platform and she always presents a charming appearance. Yesterday she was gowned to meet Mrs. Smith s guests in yellow embroideries yelled with violet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
TO-DAY IN SOCIETY

Mrs. I. s. Beatty's luncheon In compli-
 ment to Miss Donald Seals.
 Mrs. Henry Laurenss Chsholm's bridge
 luncheon for Miss Jackson of Mobile, and Miss Roberta Porter. Mrs. Samuel T. Stephens informal aft ernoon reception. Mrs. P. R. Bowers afternoon tea in honor of Mrs. Leon Camp of Chicago. The debut cotillon at the Country club given by MT. and Mrs. James Weatherly in compliment to Miss Doris Wea therly and Miss Lillian Orr. The afternoon tea given by Mrs. Frank Nelson. Opening reception of the Phoenix club, The marriage of Miss May Fox and Mir. Roscoe Harris at the, South High lands Presbyterian church. The Cotten-Randall wedding in Balti- more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15

to him on the books of the prison. to be disbursed by him, as such disburse- ments are made under our present rules
 and regulations"
 The parole system, according to MT. Mover. has proved a wonderful success. Since Decembe<, 1910, 97 prisoners have been released under the rules of this system. and every single one of them has kept all the rules set forth. The warden is especially pleased with this record. Inc. He also touches on the segregation of the Juvenile prisoners from the older prisoners and asks thA the government
 authorize the erection of a separate
 building for those under 20 years of age He recommends reformatoly Y building with a suitable enclosure in the federal reservation.
 Another feature of the report was that dealing with bad conduct of some of the prisoners. This is largely the | result, according to the warden, of the disappointment of some of the men over not getting paroles.
 Some of the prisoners, however have
 never really understood the parole sys- tenn. They have had the idea-that Is some of them have--that the system extended to everybody, and not to those who had served one-third of the sen ttence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
Alleged Illegal Combine

Chattanooga, November 14,-(Special)- The investigation of the alleged illegal combine of local grocery jobbers for the maintenance of exorbitant prices is being quietly investigated by committee ap- pointed by the city commissioner. It is charged that upon one occasion a jobbei refused to sell flour to a certain retaiie. unless he sold it for a certain fixed price