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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-16
BRILLIANT RECEPTION
 GIVEN AT PHOENIX CLUB
Other Events Important Day In SocetyMf and Mrs Weatherly Introduce Miss Weatherly and Miss Orr Miss Fox Weeds Mir. Roscoe Harris-Some
 Clever Hostesses-Other Notes
BY MYRTLE MILES

of the artist who built it. a.tt Mfs. Eugene Fies were there, SIia. lles very vivacious and pretty in pink marquisette over silver and beaded with coral. Mrs. Alex Rice, who accompanied her home yesterday from Montgomery. was in black lace over green, and Miss Jessamne Rice was one of the most admired of the visit ing girls in a peach eolored satin robe with tunic studded with pearl sequins. Miss Esther Loveman was one of the popular debutantes. Her gown was pink brocade with crystal overdress and rare laces. Miss Helen Montag of Atlanta, her guest, wore white satin and chiffon ball gown in which she was most attractive.
 Mr. and Mrs. Elma Maas of Nashville were among the interesting visitors. Mrs. Maas, who is former Birmingham girl, being stunningly gowned. Mrs. E. P Sol- omon's costume was one of the hand sonest seen in the ball room. It was fashioned of white satin with princesse lace fiouncing and an overdress of white silk net, jewelled with opalescent beads and bordered with embossed roses. The court train was of corn colored satin- The flowers which completed this artistic toilette were orchids. Mrs. H. ]. Meyer s gown was much admired. It was hand painted yellow chiffon with a shadow de- sign in the graceful border. Miss Annie Rothenberg of Meridian, who Is her guest, wore pink robe trimmed in silver. Mrs. David Maristein was one of the seasons brides receiving a full quota of admira- tion. Her gown was blue marquisette, with garnitures of duchesse lace. Mr and Mrs. Irving Vorenberg were there, Mrs. Vorenberg. who was a bride of June, wearing her wedding gown, magnificent
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Jefferson" is a name to be reckoned with in the theatrical world, made so by the unprecedented and unqualified posi- ton that the gerat Joseph Jefferson made for himself both as a man and as an ac- tor.
 .'The Dean of the American Stage" as Mir Jefferson has been so often called has left his talent and great name to be perpetuated by his three sons, Thomas, Joseph and William, and the noble sons of a noble sre," have justified themselves in their endeavor to present 10 the public the clean. wholesome clear cut drama which the elder Jefferson made famous during his notable career, and which hasn't any too many followers in the his- trionc world today.
 MT. Thomas Jefferson has not only in herited his fathers talent, but many of his physical characteristics.
 He is about the same in height, build and carriage of Joseph Jefferson. and the strong. noble aristocratic, countenance of the father is reproduced in the son-ln fact, to such a degree that at a glance Thomas Jefferson might easily be taken for his illustrious father.
 In chatting with Mir Jefferson shortly before the mantinee performance of Rip Van Wrinkle yesterday, he spoke of the struggle he had made to attract the theatre going public to the old plays.
 "It is very up hill work in this day of sensational plays to enlist the attention and sympathy of majority of the people to the old time drama, which is so differ ent in style and diction from the up tc date play. Take the problem play, fol instance. Of corYse, it cannot last. 4 play of the type may run through a sea son, but where do you ever hear of it be. Ing repeated? Ibsen, Shaw, Materlnck- 2 oil the modernists, of course, are popular , in a way-but none of their plays compare with the classics. of course."
 Have you never played in anything but the roles your father created?" asked.
 "The three boys of us," said MT. Jeffer son, "after we were grown and old enougl Co appreciate the work, began our ca ' reers with him. l took up his roles aftel his death and have never played anythins else. My two brothers, William and Jo eeph, have done many other things. They have gone in for lighter work. For in. stance, their last trip here they presented The Henrietta Bronson Towards clever comedy With them were many of the old players who had created thc roles when Robson and Crane presented the play years upon top of years ago."
 Are any of the people who played il 'Rip Van Wrinkle with your father nov | with your I asked
 "Not one,' said Jefferson. "There arr many stars on the boards now who playe, with him in his different plays Ther is MT Otis Skinner, now a great actor and MT. Wilton Lackaye. There is Mis- Elsie Leslie and Miss Folliott Paget win followed Mrs John Drew as Mrs. Mala prop. But of the others-who llnows""
 4What is your favorite role?" asked ''That is hard to say,' was the reply
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Mary Ware, Mary Ruth MeLester, Elean- or Matthews, Jamie Head, Luetta Gregg, Lemay Caldwell, Isabelle Caldwell Jamie Going, Florie Ford, Florence Coffin, Fan nie Evans Elise Farrior. Edith Bowron Joy Tomlinson, Gladys Enslen, Fredriclza Ferguson, Ellen Percy, Susie White, Viz ginia White, Helen Rose Randolph, Carry White Bean, Jessie Clifford, Annie Don- nelly, Annie Blinn, Mary Kinney, Virginia Abbott, Lucy Lyman Powell, Margare! Latady, Martha Dabney, Ellie Gordon Robinson, Elizabeth Bowie, the Misses Glass, Misses Sue Blodgett, Harriet Ftts Mary Campbell, Sue Hardy Virginia Me David, Rose Owen McDavid, Cary John son, Dorothy Johnson, Bessie McCrossin Emee McCrossin, Clara Shelby, Edna Miles, Mary Bradshaw, Mary Lou Wood Helen Eustis, Maybelle Cosby, Sadie An derson, q Margaret Cameron Amelia Worthington, Cecile McCrossin. Louiss Mnge.
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School Girls, Notice

For something pretty and prized for Xmas Gifts at spe- cial price.
 Saturdays, Nov. 1925 and Dec. ?, I will make 1 dozen of the finest little pictures which are regularly $7.50.
 l have moved to the. new building 1922 Third avenue. Office in Roberts Printing Co., $ Stationery Store.
 Electric elevator, steam heat, Bell phone. A nice place to call. The place for Photos of Qual- ity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-16
Maurey Farmer Killed

Memphis, November 15.-Mystery sur rounds the assassination last night of Amos Matthews, a prominent Maurey county farmer near his home on the Co., lumbia pike, eight miles from Columbia. About o'clock last night Matthews stag gered into the home of J. T. Petty mag istrate, and stated he had been shot in the stomach while passing a negro cabin. Before the wounded man could give any further information regarding his assail- ants he expired. Neighboring farmers arc wrought up over the killing and trouble Is feared if the slayer is apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-16
Shot Ten Times By Negro

Tylertown, Miss, November 15.-Armed
 with two revolvers and firing them alter nately, Jim Thompson, a negro employn, fired ten bullets into the body of D. '. Groom, booklseeper of a turpentine plant l2 miles southeast of this place, yester- day, inhicting wounds thought to be catai. Groom shot the negro once. the wound failing to disable inn. Groom is from Bowling Green, Fla. A lynching is feared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-16
MRS. FRANK WILSON'S
 SERIES OF TEAS

The first in series of teas for which society will be bidden to MT. and Mrs. Frank Nelson's beautiful home, was a compliment to Mrs. Charles Oracle Da- wis of Colorado and Mrs. Fred Noble of Cedartpwn.e It took place at o'clock yesterday and 40 matrons graced the
 
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You know my father loved Rip more than all the others, although, of course, he was very fond of Bob Acres. But Rip is cuch a human, appealing sort of char acter, how could one help loving him? Did you ever stop to think that Rip is | the only role in any play that speaks through two entire acts and can you i'm 1 agine what a strain that is on ones nerves? Yet ! love the part, I love it dearly. I have been play.ng with gratify- ing success besides Rip this season Co., lightly in Lend Me Five Shillings,' and, of course, I have included The Cricket On the Hearth in my repertoire also"
 How delightful to 1larK back to such plays" I observed, land to have them presented by one on whom the mantle of the great Jefferson falls so gracefully"
 "or swamps so dsgracefully." MT. Jef. ferson laughingy retorted.
 But really it is most pleasing to me- the reception that I am given everywhere It seems to me that the younger gencr- ation particularly is interested in my work. Of course, the older people like to remember Rip and Bob Acres, and Caleb Plumber as my father presented those characters, but the appreciation l am accorded is the greatest inspiration to perpetuate even in so humble manner the work which he began
 "One always recalls Miss Rosa Rand in connection with your father. What has become of herr" l asked.
 | Tier name was always identified with | Gretchen said MT. Jefferson, fin Rip | Van Wiukle,' and wonderful Gretchen 1 she was, to be sure. One of her recent 1 roles was d very consenlal one in The 1 Flag Lieutenant and later she played in The Commanding Officer She was a 1 great Gretchen"
 But the matinee hour was at hand and 1 l reluctantly said good by, for it isn't | often one has a chance to talk with so l charming a man as is MT. Jefferson, a man who in spite of the many obstacles that are encountered today on the stage, | is still working zealousy to uphold time | honored traditiOns-traditions which are 1 synonymous with the great and splendid | name of Jefferson, which perhaps has done more for the upbuilding of the | American stage than any other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-16
MIR. THOMAS JEFFERSON
 TALKS ABOUT THE DRAMA

Talent of ustrous Father Has Fallen Upon Shoulders of Son Name to Be Reckoned With-Finds That Younger Generation Appreciates His Portrayal of Rip Van Wrinkle As Older Generation Appreciated
 His Fathers
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SIPS OUTING GOWNS 9sc

Ladies' Outing Gowns, made or best quality outing, fancy trim med yokes, others plain, all sizes.
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soc VESTS AND PANTS 25c

Ladies' Vests and Pants, weight medium and extra heavy; pants in two lengths, knee and ankle.
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For small children only-assort- ed colors, all wool, very warm and durable. 4 special value.
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Knit or outing Skirts, in solid and fancy colors, in light or dark shades, fancy borders. Spe- cial at soc, 75c, S1.O0, S1.50.
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s1.OO ChiIdren's Sweaters 4o'
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A large shipment of D. M. c. Embroidery Thread just received in our Art De- partment, in all sizes and colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
kEGRESS Is SENT TO
THE COUNTY BASTILE
Hattie Byman Gets on With Five
Day Sentence as Result of Flo
quent Appeal to Court

Facing Police Magistrate C. ]. Smith
on charge of disorderly conduct. Mrs.
Hattie Byman, a negress, preached a
little sermonette after her case had
been finished and making all sorts Of
promises to be good in the future, told
the judge that she would never see
him again unless it be in heaven. She
informed him that all sins would be
forgiven in the last tribunal and that
any one who sinned. might seek for
giveness about 80 times. After that.
it is a question in regard to the here
after
Hattie was arrested Saturday night
for accosting a friend on the streets
and when asked to explain her action,
said that she did it because she liked
him. She was promised immunity
from the mandates of the police court
by him and fell before his eloquence.
1t was her first offense and so the
magistrate was lenient and sentenced
her to FIVE days in the county jail. The
little sermon may have had a little to
do with the leniencv of the court, but
Hattie had il a coming anyhow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
FIRST CLOTHES AND
THEN BANKER HERE
John r. Walsh, in Haste TO Get
Home, Leaves Leayenworth in
His Prison Garb.

Saturday night the clothing of
John r. Walsh. the Chicago banker
who earlier in the day had been pa
rolled from the federal prison at
Leavenworth, Kan, passed through
here westbound and at an early hour
yesterday morning the banker CARRIED
in the same clothing returned on his
way to Chicago at which place he ar
rived yesterday. In his haste to get
back TO his home and loved ones fol-
lowing the sudden announcement
that his parole had been acted ia
vorabIy upon, Banker Walsh left the
prison in his prison garb all of his
own clothing being at his home in
Chicago With his son, Richard w.
Walsh, he hurried in an automobile
from Leavenworth to Kansas City
and there boarded a c. NJ. & st. P.
train for Chicago via Rock Island. A
wire was sent to his home directing
that his clothing be sent to Ottumwa,
Iowa. and there he secured and DON
ned them. He had been in prison just
one year, eight months and &c days
as punishment for his illegal manipu-
lations of the funds entrusted to the
bank of which he was president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
DRUG FIEND GETS
AID FROM POLICE
Young Man on Way to Home in
Omaha Is Given Boost as
Far as West Liberty.
is A PHYSICAL WRECK
As Result of Accident in Buffalo, y
Y, Where He Acquired Taste
for Morphine.

Assistance given by the police de,
partment to George Morris, young
man who claims Omaha as his home,
enabled him to proceed as far as West
Liberty on his journey from Buffalo,
\. Y, to Omaha this morning. Morris
who rs physical wreck as the result
of an accident which occurred several
months ago in Buffalo. was picked up
Saturday afternoon shortly before 5
O'Clock by the police. He was found
near Twenty-seventh street and Fifth
avenue. He has been on his hard jour
ney for six weeks and has been aided
in different cities in his slow progress
half way across the continent.
Is A DRUG FIEND.
When picked up Saturday afternoon
he was nearly crazed because of his
inability to acquire morphine. He says
that he acquired the drug habit while
in the hospital at Buffalo, when he
was given large quantities of morphine
to relieve his pain. He has not heard
from relatives for months, and expects
to find friends in Omaha who will aid
him to regain his health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
Obituary
FUNERAL OF MRS. RUNGE

FUNERAL OF MRS. RUNGE.
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Runge.
707 Thirteenth street, who died Satur-
day afternoon at St. Anthony's hospi-
tai, was held this afternoon from the
home of Mrs. Jennie Nissen, 1918
Seventh avenue, at o'clock, Rev.
Phi Wilhelm officiating. Burial took
place at Chippiannock
Mrs Runge passed away at 8
O'Clock in the afternoon, death being
caused by dropsy and a complication
of diseases. She had been unwell for
several years. She was born in Ger
many Feb. I. 1912. coming to America
when she was 81 years of age, and
had been a resident of this city ever
since She was married to James
Runge of this city, who died some
years ago. She is survived by two
sons. Fred of Black Hawk township
and John of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
TRANSFER STEAMER
ON ITS WAY SOUTH

The big transfer boat. 3. F. Yo-
cum, which was built by the Du-
buque Boat and Boiler company, and
has been held at Dubuque for sew
eraI months awaiting suitable stag
OF water to come down the river,
landed at the foot Of Seventeenth
street for-half an hour yesterday
noon. 1t left Dubuque Saturday
noon. The steamer is a mOnstrous
affair, being constructed entirely of
steel It required TWO years and
four months to build it. 1t is 800
feet long and 80 feet wide. There
are six boilers on each side. 1t has
two tracks which can accommodate
a train of Is cars. The boat will be
used for transfer service by the Fris-
co lines where. they cross the Miss
issippi in the south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16

NJ. J. Young of Rock Island, has
just rounded out the 27th year of his
service with the Burlington road. At
present, his official position with the
road is that of commercial agent. his
territory including Davenport and Bet
tendorf. He entered the service of the
road as a clerk in the Office at East
Alton, Ill, and shortly after became
agent there. After graduating from a
college, Mr. Young became teacher.
After short service in that profession,
he entered the railroad service in his
home town, Sandusky. Ohio. He was
a clerk in the auditors office. Enroute
from Sandusky to Colorado to accept
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
CONTROVERSY OVER
AUTOMOBILE SETTLED
Appellate Court Sustains Decision in
Favor of Mrs. A. J. Beverlin
Of This City.

The suit brought by Mrs. A. J.
Beverlin TO recover an automobile
which had been levied upon over a
year ago on judgment secured
against her father in Bureau county,
has been passed upon IN the appel
late court and the verdict gives Mrs
Bey erin her car. Nr- Prutsman of
LaSalle obtained judgment against
Mr. Taylor. father OF Mrs. Beverlin.
Although Mrs. Beverliu was in no
wise connected in the matter. her
car was attached on the grounds that
il belonged 70 her father. \ trial
in the circuit court at LaSalle upheld
her and the loser took it to the ap-
pellate court only TO lose again. NJ.
]. McEniry of this city represented
Mrs. Beverlin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
Personal Points

W. C Johnson, who has been visit
ing in the city, left for California yes
terday.
S J. Apple left last night for Ex-
eclsior Springs, Mo, where he Will
spend a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Schmidt, S39
Twenty-third street have returned
home from a tbree-weeks' visit in Chi
cago
Mr.. and Mrs J. H. Wilson and niece
Miss Day left yesterday for Pasadena.
Cal, where they will rfmain over the
winter.
gone to St. Louis TO be present at
the funeral Mrs. Cafferata, a sister
in-law of Mrs. Wagner.
Rev. T. f. Newland leaves today for
Bradford where he is to deliver an ad-
dress before the Methodist Brother
hood at that placefthis evening.
Mrs. Albert Burton and two daugh-
tiers, Lily and Eta, and son, Ingwer.
have arrived home after a three
weeks visit with relatives in New
ark, Ohio.
P. S Ryerson and F. VI. Senate
left yesterday for California. The
former has been visiting here for
some months past with his son and
Mr. Senate goes TO spend the winter
on the coast.
A NJ. Bruner arrived in the city this
morning from South Bend, Ind, where
the three teams of the Men and Re
ligion Forward Movement have been
holding large and fruitful meetings for
the past week. Mr. Bruner leaves for
Des Moines Wednesday.
Sam Ryerson leaves tonight for
Springfield where he will represent
the ST Paul lodge knights of Pyth-
las at the grand lodge, which con
venes the eth, 18th and 9Th of this
month w. H. Lamont, who is on
the Fraternal Review committee,
left this morning.
Mrs. Lee Gardner and daughter Ruth
who have been visiting al the home of
Mi and Mrs Sidney eParson. 2606 Fifth
and-a-half avenue, left for their home
in Seattle, Wash. last evening. They
were accompanied by Miss Lillian
Pearson who will make an extended
visit. Miss Pearson has been for the
past seven months. pianist at the Co
lonial theatre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
IN SERVICE OF o. II YEARS

a position with the Denver and Rio
Grande, he met W. c. Brown. then a
superintendent of the Burlington. He
accepted an offer from that oflcial>to
enter the Burlington service at East
Alton.
A few months later he was transfer
red 10 Astoria. Ill, and then to Boards
town as agent of one of the most inn
portant division points. From Boards
town he came to Rock Island and serv-
ed as agent here till August in 1907
when he was again transferred to Dav-
export. That he has been successful
in the important office, is shown by the
untarnished record that he has made
in the 27 years of his service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
Thank the Public.

The committee from the Associated
Charities which was in charge OF the
annual rummage sale which came to a
close Saturday night wishes to express
thanks TO the public both for their gen
crosby in giving their cast OF articles
and for the patronage al the sales. The
sum of s452 was raised through the af-
fair. this amount comparing very fav-
orally with the last sale in 1908 al
which time s401.51 was taken in. The
committee included Writ Taylor. W. s
Parks. Dina Ramser, and Mary l. Car
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
CONTRACT FOR FIR
LUMBER Is GIVEN
Allen & Nelson Company of Seattle
Make Lowest Bid and Govern
ment Engineers Accept.

The first lot of bids for fir lumber
for the construction of barges and fue
fats was opened at the engineers of
fee Saturday afternoon. These bids
were G2S,0S feet of B. NJ. Doughlas fiji
lumber, freight on board cars at mills
for the construction of 10 10 foot
barges and two steam boats at the
Keokuk boat yards. Keokuk, Iowa.
There were IS bids submitted in ali
but the Allen & Nelson Mil Co, of Sc
attic, had the lowest figures and will
be awarded the contract Lumber bids
for the Milan and Fountain City barg-
es and fuel fats will be opened Oct
"a
The figures submitted by the Allen
& Nelson Mill Co, have been withheld
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
Chr mrrk in ttr City Gln1rrhrH

First Baptist.-Tuesday, p. m.
there will be a meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the PASTORS class at
the home of H W. Snouse, 1852 Eighth
and a-half avenue.
Wednesday at 1880 p. m, prayer
meeting; at S:35 p. M, teachers meet
ing.
Friday, . p. m, the Ladies' Aid so
ciety meets in the church parlor for
work.
The annual sale and supper will be
held afternoon and evening of Tues
day, Dec. 5.
Grace English Lutheran.-The Acme
society will meet this evening at
o'clock at the home of Miss Anna
Granquist, 1906 Fourteenth street, Mo-
line.
The confirmation class will meet on
Wednesday evening at Z o'clock, at
the church.
The committee on the church ban
quet will meet Thursday evening at s
o'clock at the church
The Forget-Me-Not society will meet
Friday evening at o'clock, at the par
sonage.
A sociable and program will be Civ
en- by the Acme society on Friday eve
ming at the church.
Trinity Episcopal. - The Dorcas
guild will meet at the rectory at $3.50
Tuesday
ST. Luke's day-Celebration of the
holy communion at $3.50 a. m. Wednes-
day.
Trinity guild will meet with Mrs. J.
w Houder, 832 Nineteenth street, at
2:3O p. m. Wednesday
Morning prayer at $50 Friday.
First Methodst-A business and so
cial meeting of the Epworth league
will be held in the church parlors this
evening at 1870
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
for work Friday afternoon at o'clock
at the home of Mrs. r. c. Clarke, 1913
Nineteenth street
The time of the mid-week prayer
service has been changed for this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-16
pedaeogues in Meeting.

The Tri-City School Masters club
met at the Manual Arts building in Mo
line, Saturday night at $50 with about
45 persent. A supper was served
after which T. H. Houston, superinten-
dent of the Root & Van Dervoort En-
CINE company spoke on the Cincinnati
plan of cooperation between the
schools and factories. The next meet
ing will be in Davenport on Nov. IS.