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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04
JUMP
IN HON. OIL

With practically every broker cele-
brating labor day away from his Of
fee. and no banks or business houses
open, the stock exchange closed and
the sugar market dead, the market gem
orally could hardly have been duller
today. However, there was some ac-
tivity in Honolulu Consolidated oil,
one unconfrmed report being that a
block was scld this morning at i.s0.
This Is u big jump from the si.65 of
last Saturday, but there Is much de-
mand for 1t. and already the brokers
are looking for return to the prices
that prevailed a few months ago
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04

Declaring that American citizenship
Is affected with a disease which he was
pleased to term politicitis. and which
he says has gained an alarming head
way In Hawaii. the Rev. Amos A.
Ebersole, assistant pastor of Central
press several radical views on present
day conditions during the course of his
sermon last evening.
Rev. Ebersole dcplorcd the incrcas-
ing number of men who neglect their
families and even sell their honor for
the privilege and so-callcd distinction
Of holding a political office for little
time. He declared that In Hawaii the
state of affairs along this line Is dis
concerning to one who looks on from
the outside. and who has the public
welfare at heart.
Il have often thought 1t would bS
interesting to know the exact number
Of men here In Honolulu who arc
either In political Jobs or are hangers
on waiting for positions OF that sort
he said.
In discussing the subject, Rev. Eber-
sole declared that the commission form
Of government Is, In his opinion. the
best way out of,the present system.
The minister took as his text, what
Seek YEP" He spoke also In scathing
terms Of the Astor- Force nuptsls.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04
Ladies' Night"

In accordance with plan to have
the first Wednesday evening of each
month ladies night" at the Method
list Episcopal church prayer service. an
interesting program has been prepared
by the women for this week. Miss
Drummond will I've the leader. The
various leaders are free to choosethcir
own subjects. and some innovations
viii doubtless he introduced during the
fall and winter months.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04
WAIALUA TO
Be CLEANED U

President of the Board of Heal
Dr. j. $. d. Pratt left this mornil
with General Health officer DR..
win j. Shepherd for Waialua. whe
they make an investigation of son
of the premises down there.
They will also take up the matt
with the local physician, DR.. Woo
and will map out plan OF campai
with him for the district. Some
the places are in a rather bad conc
ton and President Pratt intends
have them cleaned up.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04

FaStoT VctuTVS.
The Rev. and Mrs. Amos A. Eber-
sole have returned from their vacation
showing the fine effects OF u two
months rest. Except for next week
when the minister will be in harness
also. the assistant minister will have
charge of the pulpit during the month
of September. Next Sunday morning
Rev. DIR. Albert II. Dunning. editor Of
The Congrcgationalist, OF Boston, a
preacher OF eloquencc and one of the
great leaders of world Congrega tional
ism, will preach at Central Union. In
tn" evening Rev. DR.. Allen Il. Cross
associate pastor OF the Old South
church. Boston, will probably consent
to speak. making this red-letter da,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04

SECRETARY WILLIAM Il. BLA(
of the Board of Protests and Appea'
connected with the Philippine ins
lar Customs service. is through ne
senger IN the sherman bound for q
States where he will spend the b.
ter part of six months at his Q
home.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04
GATES LEAVES BIG ESTATE.

NEW YORK.--The will of John w.
Gates will be probated in Port Ar
thur. Tex, where the financier made
his residence. II is understood that
the bulk of the property will go to
Charles Gates, his son. The fortune
is estimated at between 100000, 900
and 100000, 900.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04
su.annsh Wesley Home to Open.

The Susapnah Wesley Home, the
school for Koreans and Japanese con-
Quoted undcr the auspices of the
for the fall term in about a week The
Korean compound, which Is also fl
nanccd and directed by the M, Il.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04

in church life. 10th ri tlicsc guests
are members of the round the world
party expected here this week and
next.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04

MRS. G. r. RENTON. wife of Man.
ager Renton Of Eva, was passenger
for the coast in the Korea.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04

The body Of Edwin A. Abbey, the
celebrated American painter, was Gre
mated and the ashes buried at Kings
bury Old church, near Willcsdcn, Eng
land. - ghcg q.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-04
Guild Meetina.

The regular meeting Of the Epiphany
Mrs. Y. w. King tomorrow afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
appeared in the Lost and Found column of the little

appeared in the Lost and Found column of the little
morning newspaper:
Prince Charming $50 reward for his information
leading his return. to his Miss Townsend at
The Sycamores. No questions asked.
Luckily Williams the only person my place
who had to do with my stable, which contained no
horses now, nothing but Prince Charming and an
automobile.
garden one morning of certain Joseph King who
acted night watchman for several of my friends.
Good morning, Mr.. Sargent he said. 1've called
to see you on business
l was stretched in hammock under oak, re-
member, thinking of Rosae, and trying to forget
Prince Charming.
aGood morning" l said "What can do for you,
K aWf' 49, +h;s u.,, NJ s,raon+ Mice rownseods
bulldog is lost and believe could find him. Fact is,
Sir know could. "O course, he continued, as said
nothing IL don't nothing about the dog: it's the
reward I'm after Fifty dollars is good deal of money"
"Er-quite So replied. "You said fifty dollars
aNo, sir; not fifty-sxty. It's Miss Townsend who
offers to pay fifty.
Feeling much ashamed and very angry drew my
wallet from my pocket and gave King six ten-dolar
bills. Already borrowing Prince Charming had cost
eighty dollars. I'd good mind the brute loose
and let him find his way home As for king
A ND so the days went by, and was miserable; for
y naturally | couldn't call on Rosae, that I'd
borrowed her dog. saw her only distance whirling
by in her motor, the veranda at the Country
Club. The only comforting thing that happened during
the entire week that Rosaie withdrew her adver-
tsement from the morning paper. Poor girl She prob
ably thought she would again eyes Prince
Charming
To add to my disgust, that incomprehensible beast
had taken quite fancy to my chauffeur Williams
could do anything with him. Night after night the two
Prince Charming on leash, frolicked in my garden:
I'd a point where I'd quite given up hope,
when received an invitation fancy dress ball at the
Country Club Though accepted, had little inten-
ton of going till happened to hear of the men
discussing what they should wear Phillips had about
he would appear a cowboy; Frederckson couldn't
decide whether to be bishop Spanish cavalier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

sary donned the suit of armor When finally surveyed
myself in the mirror enjoyed the first moment of mrth
I'd known since making Prince Char1nings acquain
tance for while may may not have looked like
medieval knight, reminded myself strongly of no less
parsonage than the tin in that amusing play, The
Wizard of o." Still it was, in its way, serious
ment; for, having girded on my armor, must now 60
forth battle and possessed neither lance sword
Yet must subdue dragon before sunrise.
Letting myself of the house. closed the door be-
hind me-only to realize too late that the night latch
must be and I'd left my keys the chffonner my
bedroom. l tried the door through which had just
come. Yes, it securely locked So were the other
doors of the house 1t I'd that should have to 60
to the fancy dress ball. after all. But first would sub
due the dragon. With this thought in mind l went
clanking down the path toward the stable.
once in the stable switched all the lights; then,
~ unfastening the door of Prince Charmings box
STALL walked boldly in. Thus, in full armor, pene-
trated the castle wall and confronted the dragon.
The sudden flood of light, together with the appear
of unusual figure, enough to bewilder any
dragon Prince Charming, plainly dismayed gave me
startled look, then retreated into a corner.
Thinking to reassure him. raised vizor and called
grow he cataputed from his all but upsetting
me. There followed valiant if misguided, attack
my well protected legs When the futity of this course
finally dawned upon him, he contented himself with
crcling round me, looking for an opening. let him
circle for sometime then securing his leash which hung
from nail in the wall | attached it. not without diff
Guilty to his collar and dragged him into the garden.
"Now Sir" | said "you and are going to become
acquainted And you'll follow to my leading, if l have
to drag you up and down the garden all night It.,
Realizing that had the upper hand Prince Charming
decided to make the best of it, and before long
fairly tractabe. l even patted him gently with my
mailed hand. This excellent!
"You and will be friends yet" predicted in voice
of pride "And when l call Resale you'll to
meet with tail wagging. instead of charging down
with every tooth visible as you did that unortu-
nate afternoon when you chased me up the trel1s"
confessed myself that could now why Resale
loved Prince Charming: he companionable beast
when not trying to bite Seating myself on bench in
he parde | O
dog would be sour dog My eyes fingered almost with
affection that apparently contented animal who sat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

know he Details but believe Williams chose his
compl ses moont night and net such as dog catchers
use. hat very evening Prince Charming became my
guest, occupying box stall in my stable.
1t was thing to have Prince Charming as my
guest: it quite another to gain his friendship.
spent hours hanging the sides of his BEDROOM
called HIM "nice doggie" and "good old Prince" till my
throat ached; and-Heavens! how fed him But
my ONLY reward for all this attention was an oc-
casiona growl, accompanied by baeful glance from
his wicked eyes. His whole attitude toward me may
be summed up in these threatening words, all bite
you yeti
To add my troubles the day after Prince Charming
took up his residence in my stable this advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

was leaving them when Dick Grimwood mentioned
suit of armor he'd costumer's in town. "If
hadn't thought would be beastly uncomfortable, I'd
have taken it, he said; "for it looked if it would fit
me-"
This set me to thinking. Dick and l about of a
sze so if he could it, could BY George! Id
do it! Next morning motored to and secured the
suit of ar1nor.
Fortunately, there circus in town on the night
of the fancy dress ball. had difficulty in clearing
the house of servants soon after dinner. Williams too
l supplied with ticket. "If decide to go to the ball
at the Country Club shall drive the myself said
Satisfied at last that alone | went to my room
and divesng myself of such garments seemed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19

woman believes in divorce, except in rare cases. and under circumstances where no other action could be possible 1t Is the last resort: 1t is something that the right kind of woman shrinks from, as she would from cholera or pellagra
 When it comes to woman getting d divorce because she's not happy with her husband-well, that's just beyond the con decenson of any decent. respectable, high-mnded woman.
 Its silly and childish and puerile beyond words.
 When a woman talks like this about her husband the right kind of us feel like say ing:
 Do you know the difference, my dear lady between being happy and being amused?"
 No husband, however charming or clever, or considerate can make woman happy
 Happiness, like the kingdom of heaven, is within us.
 If we haven't the ability to realize it by ourselves, there's ,no mere man-no hus- band win money enough-to bring us the privilege of this desired realm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
PLANNING FOR END
 OF THE CAMPAIGN
Big Meetings Will Be Held at Various Points Every Night Next
 Week

The local optionists are putting the 1la- ishing touches to the campaign by q series of stirring speeches that will take in various parts of the county. Some or the best speakers have been reserved and those who attend the various meetings ar ranged will be given some telling argu- ments in favor of putting the county on a well regulated basis through the me dium of high licensed saloons.
 The voters of Warrior will hear speeches from A Latady, Thomas M. Rogers an'i Leon Greer Saturday at 1 D. m. These gentlemen will then go to Morris. where they will speak at o'clock the same aft ernoon.
 At Short Creek the voters will be- ad- dressed at 2:30 p. m. by Charles Williams, pr. Elkourie R. D. Coffman and Jack Woods, president of the Birmingham Trades Council At 7:3O Isadore Shapiro and len Greer will speak at Trussvile.
 An extensive series of meetings is being arranged for every night before the elec- ton next week Announcement Is made for the following places Monday: City hall at Woodlawn, p. m., Thomas NJ. Rogers anu l OIn bonB. AL r4iSlty, dt Q o'clock, Col. P G. Bowman, Thomas NJ. Rogers, and Congressman Howard will speak at the city hall At Blue Cree,l Jack Woods and Ben Davis will be the speakers.
 Tuesdays announcements include T meeting at Sayre Mines, to be addressed by c. s. Williams, R. D. Coffman and pr. Elkourie while John T. Glover and Jame s T. Collins, Jr., will speak at Toadvine. Arrangements are being made for other meeting for these two nights.
 The business men are planning to have a gigantic rally again at the Bijou theatre Monday night while the campaign will be brought to a close at the Orpheum on Wednesday night, when monster meet ing win be held and at which prominent speakers will make addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
SECURITY COMPANY
 ID APPEAR IN COURT

Montgomery. August 1S.-(Special.)- )-Al- leging that the Capital Security company, a corporation capitalized at s100,000 in the state of Virginia, Is insolvent, and that it owes debts to the amount of more than sI00o in Montgomery and adjoining coun- ties, articles of involuntary bankruptcy were today filed in the United States court at Montgomery by John w. A Sanford, Jr.. in behalf of 97 petitioners. Return day on which the corporation Is allowed to show cause why it should not be ad- judged a bankrupt has been set for Sep tember in the federal court.
 The proceedings instituted by MT. San ford allege that the corporation, which does a loan business, owes $1659 to the pe- tioners named, the claims ranging any where from $6 to $132. Members of both the white and black race are included in the clamis. S. l.. Harris of Norfolk, Va, is president and J. G. Thalaker of the same city is secretary of the corpora tion
 In explanation of his petition, Mir Sanford states that the corporation has been operating in Montgomery for some time, the firm of Harris & Phil lips most of the time acting as gen eral state agents, with headquarters in Montgomery. It seems that the cor poration has been loaning money on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
NEWSOF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Mrs. William Brisc0e Hon.
 cree at Morning Bridge OTHER BRIEF TOPICS Out-of Town Wedding of Local Inter- T.fo Do~txv U.es<;nr
OTHER BRIEF TOPICS
Out of Town Wedding of Local Inter- est-Informal Party for Visiting Girl-Arrivals and Depart
 ures of We'll Known People
By MYRTLE MILES

Mrs William Briscoe of Knoxville, who was formerly Miss Ina Hodges of this city, was the honoree yesterday at lovely morning bridge party given by her mother. Mrs. Cooper Hodges The yer anda of the Hodges residence is broad and comfortable. making a charming place for entertaining. The tables were placed there and the guests enjoyed delightful morning.
 Mrs. Briscoe, who is most attractive was especially queenly, wearing mar quisette gown, whose tiny lowered design showed with graceful effect over a lining of blue satin. Mrs. Hodges looked very handsome in lavendar chiffon
 During the games refreshing punch vas served, and at their close dainty luncheon was enjoyed at the small tables. The prizes included a cloisonne belt pin for the score, awarded to Mrs. James Lawrence; the consolation trophy, bon bon dish which was drawn by Mrs. Lloyd Guice. The honoree was presented with a handsome embroidered lunch cloth. Those who shared this pleasure were Mrs. Briscoe, Mrs. Chapline Hodges, Mrs. Frank Bell, Mrs. John T. Yeatnan, Mrs. James Johns, Mrs. Charles Plosser Mrs. Stanley Knecht Mrs William Worthing- ton, Mrs. John s. Kennedy, Mrs. C. c. Nesmith, Mrs. Harry Walstroms Mrs. Joseph Lawrence, Mrs. Robert Hood Mrs.. B. L.. Guice, Mrs. Clark Williams, Mrs. Louis Dent. Mrs. Lee Rust, Mrs. Frank Mitchell, Miss Fannie May Mason, Miss Florine Hodges Miss Lola Ridout and Mrs. Ross Snider.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19

their statements of increase in cash capital and surplus, etc, don't see why Manfre did not know who was connected with the bank and who was not, as I never knew him in my life, and never saw or touched any of his money, directly or indirectly, at all
 and I am told 1t was not long before the bank closed that Manfre went Into that bank, and I don't know dates
 I particularly noticed advertisements and statements of the bank, and write
 up as to $100,00O cash capital and $1 ,000 surplus. as published in The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Letter From S. P. King

To the Editor of The Age Herald
 I trust you will kindly give me the same space in your valuable paper as you did others, in re-, Frank Manfre vs. Guarantee and City Bank. I was only connected with City Bank for few months, and wrote my resignation June 19, 1909, and told each director, along as they happened 10 come>into the bank about my leaving on account of no salary, etc, and filed resigna- ton formally on or about July 20, 1909 Same was accepted, and, at later date, I received the usual bank letter that the resignation had been accepted, and regrets, etc. That was over two years ago, and I feel 1t is very unjust to say the least, to pull my name into Manfre trouble, and while I have nu- merous friends assurances of the fact that everyone who knew me says I had done no wrong, yet the general public may wonder. why, if I remain silent and, especially as I am connect ed with about a dozen other banks and trust companies and building and loan companies and other corporations. It was well known I was out of the City bank years ago, and here is copy of my resignation, to-wit:
 June 10, 1909. "To tho Officers and Directors City
 Bank & Trust Co, Birmingham, Ala.
 "Gentlemen: This Is my resignation as vice president and director, and I thank you all for the courtesies, etc. extended me.
 'As you know, I only went into this bank to help. and for short while only, and now my other business mat ters need my services badly.
 With, all best wishes for your vigor- ous and continued success. yours sin cercly, ;. F.. KING.
 "My>sto is for sale 10 shares)."
 And besides the above resignation as director, etc, I had before that re- signed the official position as vice president.
 Also, as numerous display adver- tisements in The Agc-Herald and Led ger and News. us to new officers. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19

Up in Ohio the other day a woman who had long been trying to shake off the matrimonial yoke, was granted decree of divorce from her husband.
 She Immediately announced that in com memoration of the liberty it brought her she intended to set aside a fund of s50o, GOO to aid other women who are unhappliy married, but who find the Gordian knot hard to loosen.
 The story seems to have been rather widely read.
 Several letters have come to me- asking about the generous lady and how she could be communicated with. and if I thought it really was true that she in- tends to help other women who are un- happy to free themselves from encum- bering husbands. My correspondents each and all say that they want to get divorces from their hus- bands because they are unhappy. In each case I have been especially i'm portuned to answer at once. So far have not answered at al1-not a single letter.
 Why?
 In the first place, no real, true, genuine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
MOODY

The marriage of Miss Ira Bradfeld and Mir. washington Moody of Tuscaloosa was an interesting event of the week, talk ing place in Tuscaloosa. The bride has been a resident of Birmingham since in- fancy, but has lived for some time with her grandmother, Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis, in Tuscaloosa. and 1t was from her home that she was married. She is charming young woman, intellectual cul- tured and personally most attractive, and she is a member of one of the aristo- cratic families of the state. number of Birmingham relatives and friends at tended the marriage. A Tuscaloosa ex- change has the following comment: "One of the most interesting occasions In Tus- oaloosa society in some time was the marriage of Miss Ira Bradfield and MT. Washington Moody, which took place on Tuesday evening at o'clock at the Epis copal church. On account of the recent death of the mother of the bride. the cere- mony was private. and was witnessed only by the near relatives and a few intimate friends of the two families. A number of relatives and friends from Birmingham and Mobile were among those present at the ceremony. The church was very ar tistically decorated with large, beauti- fui ferns and white clematis.
 "rhe bride, who is a remarkably at- tractive girl, was handsomely gowned fin beautiful wedding toilette of white chiffon cloth over white satin of ex- quisite simplicity and design, made en train. Her only attendant was the maid ot honor her sister Miss Beth Bradfeld, who wore a lovely white chiffon dress The bride entered with her brother, Mir. Burwell Bradfield, by whom she was given fin marriage. Mir Frank M. Moody the brother of the groom, was his best man, and the ushers were Mir. Maxwell Moody And MT. Charles Morris. The Rev E. A. Penick performed the ceremony and heard the solemn vows. Mrs. Fred Maxwell presided at the organ, and in addition to short recital before the ceremony, rendered Mendelssohn's march for the processopal and the Lohengrin march for the recessional. sa-
 ''Mr. and Mrs. Moody left immediately after the ceremony on their wedding trip. They will go to Savannah and from there by boat to New York and other eastern points. On their return they will be at home with Mir. and Mrs. Frank S. Moody M f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
ALABAMA sYNoDIcAL COLLEGE
rALlADECA. ElAI

 classical institution ladies literary leading degrees. Music Eocuton Specaties NEW BUILDING DELIGHTFUL CLIMATE s8 
 beautiful catalogue, address the President REV. T. P. WALTON, Talladeaa, Alasi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19

homes, exacting per cent interest and paying the loan In serial order though guaranteeing to borrower full return of the money with interest, at the expiration of 100 months. Trouble is said to have arisen over alleged de- lays which some borrowers had to un- dergo before securing theis, loan.
 According to MT. Sanford, moreover, his clients have paid into the corpor- ation the amount specified in the peti- ton. $1659. without having secured their loans, the company declaring that the loans could not be reached until claims which had been received at a prior date had been satisfied
 The corporation, it is understood. will maintain its solvency, and offer its contract as an answer to all argu- ments that might be advanced against them.