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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Washington, December 7.--(Special)- Representatives Clayton, Dent, Hefiin and Biackmon have been at work for several days in the matter of the Creek Indian land reservation and the threatened ac- tion on the part of the government in re- gard to the same; that is to sue the recent occupants for the recovery of the sald land. Following the conference of these gentlemen today MT. Clayton drew and in troduced a bill to authorize issuance or patents to bona fide holders of these Creek Indian lands in Alabama where patents have not been heretofore issued. The following is a copy of the bill;
 "A bill to authorize the Issuance of patents to bona fde holders to certain lands formerly ceded to Creek Indians in Alabama.
 "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, that the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorized and required to cause patents to be issued to such person or persons as may be bona fide purchaser, owner, assignee or transferee of any se- lecticn or reservation of lands situate VI in behalf of any chief or head of an Indian family under a treaty concluded between the United States and the Creek tribe of Indians, at Washington city, on March 24 1882, whatever may be the number of intermediate transfers or as- sisnments; provided, that such person or persons shall, within one year from the passage of this act establish to the satis- faction of the commissioner Of the gen. eral land office that such person or per sons have been in the bona fide posses sion of such lands under claim or. color of title for the past 30 years either by himself or themselves or those from whom such person or persons derive such claim or color of title and possesson.''
 Messrs Clayton and Dent came to Washington several days in advance of the meeting of Congress and have exam ined the treaty between the United States and the Creek Indians under which the lands were reserved to Indian chiefs and to heads of Indian families. This was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
BURNETT-CLIFFORD
 WEDDING BRILLIANT

The marriage of MT. Robert Burnett the son of MT. and Mrs. Richard Bur nett of this city, to Miss Jessie Clifford of Texarkana, was brilliantly celebrated this week. A Texarkana daily said of the wedding the following morning:
 "The wedding of Miss Jessie Clifford to Mr. Robert F. Burnett of Birming- ham, Ala, which was solemnized at the Beech Street Baptist church last night
 at o'clock, brought to a. close a long series of brilliant social events which were
 given in honor of the bride, who Is one of the popular bells of the younger set.
 Tn tones of golden yellow chrysanthe-
 nuns forming two lovely arches at the
 ending of the right and left aisles to the
 rostrum, were rendered very beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
NORWEGIAN BARK
 REACHES MOBILE

Mobile. December 1.-The Norwegian bark Anitra, Jorgensen master. from Cole, England. by way of Havre, Sep tember p, for Mobile, which went ashore on the east Spit of Dixie island Mon day, was successfully fioated early this morning. and has arrived at this port for survey and repairs. Reports were received here last night that the vessel and crew would be lost. but strenuous efforts of tugs succeeded in floating her at late hour Wednesday night. A rep resentative of the Norwegian Insurance company, which has insurance on the An itra, arrived here today to hold surveys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
SELF GOVERNMENT
 AT UNIVERSITY

Lexington, Ky, December 7.-One thou sand state university students. by vote of more than two to one today. adopted a system of self government by which all moral affairs of the students are left in the hands of an executive com mittee of 10 members of each class, in cluding four girls. If the student, male or female, is detected in dishonesty of of any college rules, the offender will he tried secretly by the committee. The finding, if unfavorable, will be kept se- cret, but the offender will be notified by letter to leave the university within a week. If the student refuses public ex- pusion is the penalty.
 The action was taken with the sanction of the faculty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
TERPSICHOREANS WITH
 MISS FSTELLE BETHEA

Miss Estelle Bethea was a cordial host ess yesterday afternoon to the members of the Terpsichorean club and com pany of other friends. Two prizes re- warded the skill of the players in the card games and at the close of the after noon salads and. ices were served,
 The Terpschoreans and their guests in- cluded Misses Lydia Eustis. Kathleen Moore, Nell Cosby. Florence Coffin, Ellie Gordon Robinson, Edith Orr, Rose Snider, Kathleen Hays, Cundell Baldwin, Marie Rosamond Helen Keiser, Mary Sibley, Rose Sibley, Julia White, Gladys Grambs, Holland Fitts, Genevieve Burt, Nora Screven. Lizzie Lee Pound and Mary Meighan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Robert L. Simpson in light blue. Mrs. Charles Leeper's gown was deeper blue, with silver trimmings Miss Mary Lou Cobb wore a beautiful white robe with pastel embroideries, and Mrs. White Mat thews was in white satin with rich pearl garnitures Mrs. Arthur Moody wore a smart white frock and white chapeau. Mrs. T. V. Boardman, who always dresses exquisitely, was in white chiffon with an effective touch of coral. These were among the members of an especial ly attractive receiving party.
 Among the number of callers were Mrs. Frederick Neill Phillips, Mrs. John K. Warren, Mrs. Ed Warren, Mrs. Henry Rutherford Howze, Mrs S. A. Benton, Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, Mrs. Berry Baugh, Mrs. William Mudd, Miss Florence Ball. lard, Miss Anna Stillman, Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs. Elliott Carper, Mrs. Nina Southgate, Mrs Harry Coffin and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

CONTINUED ON PAGE 9)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

| Gassman, Mrs. Thomas Joy, Miss Ruth
 Johnston, Miss Maud Kelly, Mrs. J. M.
 Cole, Mrs John A. Miller, Mrs. H. w. Mlner, Mrs. J. D. Porter, Miss Jamie Robertson, Mrs. 1T. IT. Sims, Mrs. John
 G. Sparkes, Mrs. William Thornton, Miss
 E. M. Thompson, Mrs Jon Udden, Miss
 Bessie l.. Whitaker, Miss Christine Glass,
 Mrs. J. H. Wallace. Mrs. James Bow
 ron, Mrs. Crawford Johnson, Mrs. Rich
 ard Fell. Mrs. George Harrington, Mrs. J. F. Frazier, Mrs. James Bowren, Mrs. Victor Hanson, Mrs. Shell and others A
 delightful half hour over the teacups made a fitting climax for an afternoon of rare pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Eulalie Asks for Pardon

Madrid, December liking Alfonso has received a letter from the Infanta Eulaie asking him to pardon her, saying that she acted in moment of forgetfuness. She had, she said, no intention of wounding the royal family nor any political move ment. She begs to have an opportunity of showing that she can be an affectionate aunt and true and loyal Spaniard. 4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Cut glass novelties are always in good taste for Christmas gifts. See ours and you will be astonished at the va riety and design we carry. Brandes, the Jeweler, 2oO9 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Battleship Aground

Kiel. Germany, December 7.-The Ger man battleship Kaiser Wilhelm II went aground yesterday in fog off Fienbors fiord. She is stuck fast. Two cruisers are standing by to render assistance, but 1t is thought there is no danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Makes Sweets Delicious

Use Blue Ribbon Vanilla Extract in your sweets this year and they will be more delicious than ever before. Best and takes less"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
NEGRO is TRA|lEO
BY BL0OOHOUNDS
He Is Captured Near Jarratt
and Confesses Two
Crimes.
Especial to The Times-Dispatcb1

IL.
Emporia. Va, September 24-After
having committed an assault upon a
young negress, Fannie Harrison, whose
home is in the southeaster portion
of Brunswick county Friday afternoon.
and attempted an assault upon Mrs
Ellen Twisdale. who lives near Du-
rand. this county, Saturday afternoon
Charles Lewis. a Wilmington N g
negro. was caught near Jarratt TO-DAY
and lodged In the Greenesville county
all
The arrest was made by Denutv
Sheriff j. w. Saunders and denlties
after the negro had been tracked bv
hloodhounds owned by Special once,
Lewis Fields. of Emp6ria, since yes
terday afternoon. Lewis did not sub
init quietly to arrest. but attempted to
nraw ms sun. Sheriff Saunders and
his young son, John Saunders. uere
100 SWIFT for the desperate and got
the drop on him. The negro had upon
his person .3S calibre revolver and
three razors. all Of which were new.
rms afternoon Deputy Sheriff Saun-
ders and Special Officer Fields TOOK
the negro to the home of Mrs Twis-
dale who Immediately identihed him
as the man who yesterday threatened
her life by flashing pistol In her
race and ordering her to accomnany
MIN TO a nearby woods. When an
preached by the negro, Mrs. Twisdale
was upon the opposite side of a high
wire renee. When he attempted 10
vault the fence the thoroughly fright
ened woman screamed and ran to-
wards her dwelling. which is located
short distance from where she was
aDproa ched The negro fearinc To-.
his life. ran. making his way into
Emporia last night and thence to Jar
raft, where he was captured.
before arriving at the Twisdale
home to-day Lewis made a complete.
confession to the officers regarding
both ofenses. saying he was guilty.
Ihere is reason to suspect that Bruins.
wick county will claim the man.
Many rumors arc ahoat Tonight
that Lewis will he taken from the
Greenesville county Jail and strung up.
but as the local bas;ile is one of tho
safest in the State. this threat may
prove an idle one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
WILL Be UNVEILED
AT FALLS CHURCH

Washington. September 24.-In the
picturesque village of Falls Church,
Va. on the historic Lesburg Pike, ,nine
miles from this city. a marble tablet
upon the outer wall OF the Colonial
Falls Church edifice, in honor of
George Washington, Will be unveiled
on October 6. by the town chapter OF
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton Christ Church in Alexandria
was General Washington's regular
place of worship, but Pohick and
Falls Church were two outlying
parishes in which he was deeply in
terested. He served for twenty-five
years as warden and vestryman at
Falls Church.
The church was built with brick
brought from England in 1874. 1t was
neglected for many years. but was
finally restored to good condition by
the Virginia Chapter Of the Daughters.
Many illustrious names Ape red on
the church records.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
WAR ON THE SUGAR TRUST.
Plttsburg Grocers Use Big Bulletin to
Attack the Tariff.

Pittsburg, Pa, September 24.-Gro-
GERS in this city have begun a cam
raign against the sugar trust. They
aim to make 1t q countrywide agita.
ton against the increase in the price
Of not only sugar, but coffee as we'll
Every paper bag and every wrapper
in which sugar is sent to the house
hold bears this inscriptions:
Tho tariff on sugar benefits no,
for the tariff and the trust this pack
age would cost you cents a pound
less. Urge your Congressman to vote
for the removal of the tariff on sugar
II he doesn't do 1t. don't return him
to Congress 1t isn't our fault"
The price of sugar has been Increas-
ing for two weeks and Pittsburg gro
GERS have determined that the con-
sumner shall understand the source of
the trouble. Other information on
food stuffs will he disseminated to Gus
toners.
In the same way the American
Butchers Association repudiated the
beef trust at it's recent convention
here. The butchers made It known
that they are not responsible for the
actions of the beef packers.
Pittsburg grocers declare that with
in another year they will have tho
poor people thoroughly informed re-
garding the price OF foodstuffs and
that blame will be put with those re-
sponsible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25

life IL an unbroken monotony. DR..
Wilson, in tine pursuit of his duties,
has covered most OF the farming ter
ritories In the United States
Convention Opens To-Day.
The convention Will be opened at
$3.50 tomorrow morning with an ad-
dress of welcome. by ]. c. Lester. pres-
ident OF the Commercial Club of Kan
isas City, for the commercial and in
dustrial and by Darius A Brown.
Mayor OF Kansas City. for the CITY.
The Hon. Herbert S. Hedley will well
come the delegates for the state OF
Missouri.
The addresses of welcome will he
responded to by Henry Wallace. pres,-
Gent OF the National Conserve ton Con.
gross and the regular program viii,
then be in order
Others among those listed TO speak
Include Vice President James S. sber-
man Speaker Champ Clark. Secretary
OF War Henry L. Stimson. Secretary
or Agriculture James Wilson. William
Jennings Bryan. Governor Wilson. OF
New Jersey: Secretary Of the Interior
walter l. Fisher. and Henry Wallace
president OF the congress. besides SEN
ators. Representatives. agricultural o,-
perts and prominent men from all
parts Of the United States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
Jefferson Hotel Arrivals.

w H; Andrews. Georgetown. S. c.;
w Howard, New York; ]. N Cath
ran. Selma. Ala: II. w. Brooks, Wash
inston: D: C; VIM. Collier and wife.
Mm. Collier. Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Thos'
GarricK Walter Collier. New York: ".
n. Kelly, Pittsburg, Pa: Mrs. Pauline
Tex; Misc B. B. Coleman, Roanoke
va; j. II. Cakes and family, Boise,
Ia; s. Walton. Falls Mills. Va: John
l.. Bindley. Pamplin: Jno. A. Rechtel,
ork county, Va: ]. w. Trainer, Mt
lake Park. Md; H. E. Dana, New
York: Samuel w. Russell, Louisville.
XIV; B. c. Caldwell New Orleans: MIR
and Mrs. John L. Walton, Portsmouth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
Better Times !.
After a Change
i'm Food
FEEL RIGHT
When You Feed Right.

You know one always feels Every fit"
when the head and nerves swing along
peacefully and with that certain sense OF
power that is unmstakable.
But when overwork or anxiety breaks
down the soft gray matter in the brain
and nerve cells (anxiety will do it quicker
than overwork) faster than the food you
have been using replaces it, then to save
yourself from that horror Of darkness,
nervous prostration, you must change
food and take on some sure rebuilder.
That's the mission OF Grape-Nuts, made
Of the selected parts OF wheat and barley
containing the natural Phosphate Of Pot
ash, which combines with Albumen in the
human body and makes the soft gray fill
ing OF the brain and nerve centres
Another thing to be considered is that
Crape-Nuts is "processed" in making and
the starchy parts converted into form
Of sugar, exactly as the process Of diges-
ton in the body. So Grape-Nuts has
really passed the first act Of digestion, and
therefore the food is quickly assimilatcd
in the most perfect manner by babe or
athlete.
Get the little book, 1.-The Road to Well
vile" in pkgs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
WHITE RIBBoNERs LEAVE
Depart This Morning for Annual star.
Convention in DnnyilIe.

Twenty-Five delegates representing
me "onan's Christian Temperance
Union Of Richmond and vicinity Will
leave this morning at lo:+5 O'Clock or
Danville to attend the annual meetin g
OF the State organization The local
white ribboners Will extend to the vir.
GINA body an invitation to oeet in
Richmond next year. and. IT is under
stood, II is likely that this city vii,
capture the next session
The local workers in behalf of tenn.
peranee Will. It is expected. be joined
to-day by representatives from other
sections Of the State. who Will mass
through here en- route to the conven-
ton city.
Mrs w. NJ. gickers. OF Richmond.
superintendent OF the mission denart.
ment. will submit a report of This
work. During the year the woman.s
christian Temperance Union has fur
nished to the poor 1855 trays OF deli
cacies. s.ill sick persons were visited.
ana sls bushels Of vegetables were dis.
triouted. In all. sI,3s2ss was spent
for this charitable work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
KRAMER CREDITED
WITH r. POINTS

Newark, n. j., September 24.-Frank
Kramer practically won the national
professional bicycling championship
to-day at the Velodrome track by
capturing two frsts, while Jackie
Clark, who had held the lead. was
unable to participate, OWN gto injuries
received last Wednesday Kramer now
is credited with - points and Clarke
with 60. Summaries:
Kramer wen the two mile profess
sional championship with Paddy He
mir second and Alfred Goullett third.
Time. 1901 2-5 lie also won the
three-milc handicap from scratch with
John Bedell second and Ernest Jokus
third Time 5.5l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
How Nature Makes
New Complexions
(From The Family pbvs,c,an

nj
1t is we'll known that the human sk;,
Is constantly UNDERGOING a tearing
down and building up process win
advancing years or waning yita1i,,.
this tissue-change lags: the lifeIess
solid surface skin stays on so long
ion"
Common sense tells us that dad
skin cannot be enlivened or beautitied
by any cosmetic, lotion or powder
The natural thing TO do is to remove
the offensive skin-remove TIE bad
complexion. II has been found that
ordinary mercolized wax completely
absorbs the devitalized skin. in
minute particles. so gently. gradually.
as to cause no Inconvenience. Mer-
colized wax. which any druggist can
supply. is put on at night like cold
cream. only not rubbed in. and washed
off in the morning. II you would
have brilliantly beautiful COM
pleNion, Just use this simple treat
ment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
VETERANS LOOK
TOWARD REUNION
Grand Camp of Virginia Will
Meet in Newport News
Next Month.

Several thousand visitors. it is ex-
pected. from all parts OF the State. will
be attracted TO Newport News during
the twenty-fourth annual reunion OF
the Grand Camp, Confederate Veterans
of Virginia. which will take place Oc-
tober II. IS and 10. The Sons of Vet
Grams have arranged to meet with the
men who wore the gray. Though the
ranks have been depleted by constant
deaths. II is nevertheless anticipated
that this years meeting will be one
OF the most successful yet held.
Miss Louise Williams, daughter of
Samuel w. Williams.
has been named as one of the two
maids OF honor-in- chief by Mrs. George
W. helms. OF Newport News. chief
sponsor for the State. Miss Grace
Dalton, of Norfolk, daughter of An
drew Jackson Dalton. commander OF
Pickett Buchanan Camp. will be the
second.
Women Win Point.
Yielding to protestations from the
Daughters of the Confederacy. the vet
Grams withdrew their decree which
went forth last year that thereafter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25

pearl necklace and two cards, one
bearing the name Miss Genevieve
Mcdonald. West Philadelphia" ami
the other Mrs. Nunez Loring, Mount
Vernon, y. Y"
Mrs. Loring was Immediately called
up By telephone. and said that Miss
Mcdonald. who is visiting her. had
lost the purse while sightseeing In
downtown New York yesterday. Tho
Jewelry was valued at about $1,000.
The purse was at once forwarded to
Miss Mcdonald by messenger
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25

the sponsor and maids OF iionor repre-
sentation OF the State would be re-
duced to single sponsor in chief, with
sponsor only for each of the ten con-
gressional districts. AS this will not
be enforced. there will be the sponsor
in-chtef for the State and two maids
OF honor-in- chief, and a sponsor and
maid for each district
II was said yesterday shat the spon-
sor and maid OF this district had not
been chosen, but will likely be some
time this week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
HAD BOX OF LIQUOR
coiored Boy Caught After Search Lat,
Ing Two Hours,

me TWO Hours.
While perambulating through the
sew, ne" Market late Saturday night. Po-
Hceman Thomas saw David Easley. a
colored youth. emerge from the store
OF Perry Brothers, on Sixth street.
with big box under his arm. Then
he heard some one shout, Catch him"
David dropped the box, and the oficer
laid his feet 10 the ground After a
game of hide-and- which lasted
two hours, the policeman found David
under a barrel.
David said he didn't take the box.
which contained s12 worth OF bottled
liquor.
We'll. you had It, whether you took
it or not and you've got to do some ex-
planning to Justice Crutchfield," SAID
the offcer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
FINDS $500 AND JEWELS
Animal Belonging to Mayor Gaynor
Picks Up Purse.

New York September 2+.-Mayoc
Gaynors dog Spot. which spends the
nights In comfortable recess OF the
City Hall. picked up womans peck
etbook containing $500 in bills in a
corner OF one OF the corridors of the
building yesterday, and carried II
80 the Waterman. Besides the money
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
RcnI Comic Opcrn.

Real Comic Opera.
In The Chocolate Soldier" which is
TO he presented at the Academy OF
Music for two nights. opening Wednes-
day. September IS there Is at least
an assurance of a comic opera that
Ewes UP % the meaning OF its classi
tication This work. beginning In New
York without a WORD of announce
mcnt. finished cut its second-year stay
in a chorus of enthusiastic praise.
Oscar Straus has written harmonies
around the keeniy witty ideas of
George Bernard Shaw that overflow
the work with music TO be remen,-
bered The Whitney Opera Company
will be perhaps the largest OF Ia
theatrical season. and will include the
famous Whitney Opera Comique Or
chestra II twenty five
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
THE WEATHER

Forecast; yirEinin-Fair Monday;
Tuesday unsettled; probably cooler in
northi light south winds.
North Caroiina-Locnl showers Nom
day and probably Tuesday; light to
moderate east and southeast winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-25
Marine Bnnd,n Lendcr.

Marine Bands Leader.
William H. Santelmann, leader
United States Marine Band, which will
appear at the City Auditorium tonight
as part OF the Radcliffc series, was
born In Onensen, Province Hanover.
Germany, and comes from long line
of musical ancestors. He began the
study of the violin when very young.
for which he showed a marked talent
from the very beginning: when four
teen took up the study of harmony
Mr.. Santelmann entered the military
service at the age OF eighteen. by en-
listing a volunteer in the band of
the lSith Infantry Regiment in Leip-
zig, the musical centre in Germany.
During his three years connection
with that organization he had unlm-
iteh opportunities to acquaint him
self with the best there is In music
After his discharge he took UP spe-
cial studies on the violin, and In har-
mony and composition, and after
nearly three years of Jealous work in
Leipzig he accepted an engagement to
come to Philadelphia Concluding this
engagement, he had the refusal OF two
offers. one in New York and one to
enter the Marine Band in Washington
Being specially fond of military SER
vice, he chose the latter. and entered
the Marine Band in 1887, as the first
violinist and baritone player
In recognition OF his efficient work
as leader of the United States Marine
Band, Mr.. Santelmann has received
the degree Of Doctor of Music from
the George Washington University. of
Washington, in 1905. He also holds
diplomas from thS Transmissssippi
Exposition at Buffalo and Pan Ameri-
can Exposition at Buffalo and Louisiana
Purchase Exposition at st. Louis for
efficient service rendered in connection
with these exhibits.
Mr.. Santelmann's compositions are
many and varied, among the more
prominent is the overture "Poca-
hontas." written to an apotheosis of
the Princess of the Forest" by Ran
dolph Keim.