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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

siring transportation to another city, an
 address is required to be given by the ap-
 plicant of some one at the proposed des-
 tlnatlon who will substantiate the state ments of the applicant regarding the
 promised employment. An effort is made
 to communicate by telegram with the in- dividual so named and an answer prepaid. If a verificatlon Is received. transportation
 is provided for the applicant; if not, 1t is
 refused.
 During this investigation, proper pro-
 vision is made for the maintenance of the
 one making the appeal.
 The methods of handling the various
 other forms of appeals made to the as-
 scciation are too well known to the citi-
 aens of Birmingham to require any reca- pitulation. During the month of January just past, the Associated Charities ex- pended for relief alone sS47 This was ds- | tr!buted in various ways. principally for groceries, coal, shoes, clothing, medicines | provided and burials.
 ITO carry on this work, 1t is necessary | for the general public to give their as- | sistance. When the society was organ l ized a number of interested business men provided the necessary financial backing
 to carry the society beyond the experi-
 mental stage. It is felt that this period
 has been passed, and the point now at- taiped where the existence of the society will justify itself. While the support of the afore mentioned men still continues. 1t is entirely inadequate, in view of the widened scope of the activities of the As- sociated Charities. If the citizens of Bir- ningham feel that the institution Is need
 eJ here. let them provide the necessary funds for its continuance. The necessity
 fer this support is not in the future, but now. The finance committee of tho society Is making a personal solicitation for funds, and it is hoped that no one to
 whom an appeal is made will refuse to assist.
 "Thousands of dollars are given away every year in nickles and dimes and quarters, to the mendicant on the street, and to the wanderer who goes from house to house. Fully 95 per cent of these do- nations are made to those undeserving of the same"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
SHOW ARMY OFFICER
 HOW TO AVIATE

Washington, February 16.-Secretary of War Dickinson today was invited by Glenn H. Curtiss to send an army officer for instructions in the operation of aero planes to the aviation training grounds. which the airmen will establish at West Palm Beach, Fla, February 22.
 It Is planned to experiment with the wireless telegraph in connection with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
MRS. c. C. NESMITH
 GIVES BOX PARTY

A pleasant hospitality for visiting women was the box party given yester- day at the Bijou by Mrs. c. c. NeSmith. who complimented Mrs. Lee Long, Mrs. Harry Whitaker and Miss Aileen Jones. guests of Mrs. John W. Altman and Mrs. John F. Williams. Among her guests were the three honorees and their hostesses, Mrs. John w. Sibley, Mrs. Au- gustus Benners. Mrs. H. c. Hodges, Mrs. Thomas Benners and Miss Kennie Mo Kown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Armistice Unknown

Washington, February 16.-News of the armistice in Honduras apparently has not reached partsans of General Bonilla op- erating near the border line of Nicaragua, according to advices received by the state department today. Photographic communi- cation has been interrupted between Te- gucigalpa. the capital, and the province of Choluteca, as well as between Tegu- cigalpa and Nicaragua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
MISS EMMA LEEDY
 ENTERTAINS LITTLE JOKERS

delightful meeting of the Little Jokers was held yesterday with Miss Emma Leedy as the hostess. Her guests included only the club memberships. Eugene Brown. Mrs. Hubert Drennen, Mrs. Alex Birch, Mrs. John Caldwell, Mrs. Norbourne Cooke, Mrs Webb Crawford, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider, Mrs. Henry Gray, Mrs. R. N. Hawkins. Mrs. William liar vey, Mrs. John l.. Raul. Miss Virginia Means, Mrs. B. F. Moore. Miss Estelle Nabb, Mrs. Walter Phillips, Miss Mar jorie Weather erly and Miss Mary Ware.
 A lace collar of dainty workmanship was the prize served at the close of the games, which followed a tempting luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
OFFICERS OF
 EPHAPHATHA CLASS

The Ephphatha Bible class of Wesley chapel held its annual election of off cers at their recent business meeting, with the following result: Mrs. w w. Silk, teacher; MT. J. F. Brocato, assist ant teacher; MT. Alton Bell, president MT. Charles H. Norton, vice president; Mrs. J. F. Brocato secretary; MT. Her. man Harper, treasurer; MT. Walter Bell director of literary work. The class is looking forward expecting the best year they have yet had. Interest in all de- partments of the class work Is growing The class has grown from 8 member ship of eight to twenty-three regular members and twenty-four honorary mem- bers The honorary members arc those who live at too great distance to at- tend regularly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
DAYS EVENTS IN
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Mrs. Mercer Barnett Host
 ess at Bridge MISS BOWRON HOSTESS A Valentine Luncheon for Bride Elect-Visitors Complimented With Pleasant Hospitali- ties-Club Calendar
THE CLUB CALENDAR

< Mrs. Fred Shepard will be hostess i,
 < this afternoon to the Clionian club. : ' The Shakespeare club meets with \ < Miss Mamie Williams. ; \ Mrs Frances Riggs entertains the - \ Study Circle. < Mrs. Norman Shannon will be : N hostess for the Joycrofters, at her : < home, 1911 Cullom street, at 2:30 < < o'clock. < Y The Cadmean Circle meets with < < Mrs. John Towers $ <. The Riding club meets at the S.. <
 L. Ledbetter corner at 3:30 o'clock. < The Twentieth Century club will - % meet with Mrs. J. B. Shropshire < this afternoon. < < Mrs. W. w. French will entertain ! -< the Amaranth club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
MRS. WHEELOCK HOSTESS
 FOR MRS. CORTNER

A bright event of yesterday was the informal bridge at which Mrs. Harry wheelock entertained in honor of Mrs. Cortner of Decatur Jonquil and other lovely spring flowers added to the at tractiveness of Mrs. Wheelock's home, and the games were followed by dain- ty luncheon. Silk hose were the tro- phies of the day. and Mrs. WheelocS presented a lovely corsage bouquet to the honoree. Those who shared the hospitality were Mrs. Cortner, Mrs. Ashford Mrs. H. L. Badham, Miss Ky ding. Mrs. Harry Coffin, Mrs. c. B, Foust, Mrs w. G. Estes and Mrs. Me Intyre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
GLENN.JONEs WEDDING

A quiet but very beautiful wedding was that of MT. J. D. Glenn and Miss Cora Jones, which took place at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs D. s. Jones, at Marvel, Ala. on February 15 at 4:3O p. m.. the Rev. N. K. Thornton of Bessemer officiating. The musical programme for the occasion was rendered by Miss Cora Green. The only attendants were Miss Sadie Marler of Birmingham and Mir. Dan Jones, brother of the bride.
 There were number of out-of-town guests besides a host of friends in the vicinity. Those from out Of town were MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Browning and Mrs. Dr. Spencer of Bessemer, and Miss Sadie Marfer and Theresa Marler of Bir- mingham.
 After brief reception the bride donned her travelling suit and the young couple left on the evening train for Mobile, to be absent a short time. after which they will be at home in Marvel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

from woman's life and provides her with the material things of this hard old world; that holds her in tenderness and atlcing thoughtfulness; why, 1t beats the Romeo kind, full of poetic speeches, but which is often too fervent to stand the daily wear and tear upon it-well, just all to pieces-that's all!"
 T think 1t was George Hibbard," I said, reminiscently, and greatly interested in Peggys attitude in this discussion, who wrote that lovely little story en- titled The Eyes of Affection It is the most exquisite example of the love that endures. Perhaps you know it.
 "I don't-won't you tell me about 1t ?' pleaded Peggy.
 'Tt was about wife who had been married-let me. see-15 or 20 years, to man who was very like the husband of Mrs. Young-Wife. He, too, was the kind who expressed himself in unstagy terms, and he had come to take his wife as a matter of course-something to be loved and cared for-but he didn't dream that she hungered for matinee idol ador- ation."
 ''I know the type," Peggy interpolated
 Just about this time she hears that one of her old sweethearts. now ia nous poets. was coming back-coming back crowned with laurels and half
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
JensOn Gets Decision

Leadville, Col, February 16.-Peter Penson of Denver. the battling Dane.' was given the decision over Frank Ross of New York at the end of 20 rounds of hard fighting last night Ross was lin distress at the finish and the bell ayerted a knockout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

aeroplanes The question of the wireless naval station at Key West cooperating with MT. Curtiss in the matter has been taken up with officials of the navy de- partment. J. A. D. McCurdy. the avi- ator who flew to within 10 miles of Ha- vana in the attempted flight from Key West, Fla, to the Cuban city, will prob- ably conduct the wireless experiments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Tries Carbolic Acid

New Orleans. February l6.-Mrs. Rose Thomastis. aged 27. swallowed carbolic acid last night with suicidal intent be- cause her husband had not spoken to her in four days. It Is said she has only a slight chance of recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

Miss Martha Milner. Miss Sadie Gillespy- Miss Bowron invited three other guests. They were Miss Martha Dabney, Miss Baldwin and Miss Clement Marks of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
MRS. R. L. VIVIAN
 HOSTESS AT CARD PARTY

Tn compliment to Mrs. Cortner of Decatur, the guest of MT. and Mrs. T..
 T. Ashford, Mrs. B. L. Wyman will en- tertain her card club this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Blue Ribbon Is Ideal

You'll like Blue Ribbon Vanilla and
 Lemon Extracts. Made from the luscious
 fruits. Pure, strong, delicious. Only one teaspoonful to the quart Is required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
HOSTESS AT DINNER

1 Miss Mabel Wheelock will entertain | a group of her friends tomorrow even | ing at dinner. after which the party l will attend the dinner dance at the
 l Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

The colonial entertainment to have been given by St. Andrews guild ine evening of February p has been post poned to February 23. The home or Mrs, Kerber. 10O1 Twelfth avenue, soutn, WI, be the place of the entertainment ana nlessant programme has been arranged A silver offering will be taken.
 The board of the Girls Home of the Friendless will serve turkey dinner to- day at 2oH Second avene. large pat rcnage is solicited.
 An enioyable entertainment will be g,ven this evening by the young ladies society of the South Highlands Prespy- terian church. when they will present An Old Maids Convention in the lecture room of the church. The hour is CLOCK NOTES AND PERSONALS
 Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben returned vesterday from Columbus, Ga, where she has been one of the guests at house party.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jesse L. Drennen, after spending several weeks in oranioo, ria'' are expected to return home Saturoay'
 Miss Agnes Terrell and Miss Ruby Nun ger left yesterday for Staunton, va, where they will be guests of Miss Kate Earle Terrell and Miss Mary Munger, a! Mary Baldwin seminary, for several days. They will later visit other poihts In Virginia.
 Mrs. Alex Higdon, who as the guest oi Mrs. B. F. Tyler has been much enter teined. expects to return to her homo Ill Lam Pasas, Tex, on Saturday.
 
 Mrs. Lee Long and Miss Aileen Jones, who have been the much feted guests of Mrs. John w. Altman will leave tooay for Montgomery.
 Mrs. A. O. Lane is visiting her daugn- ter. Mrs. Van Avery Bailer, formerly MISS Lucille Lane, in St. Louis.
 Mrs. William Dempsey Partlow IS ex- pected from Tuscaloosa Sunoay to at tend the marriage of her sister, Mss Kathleen Nixon.
 Miss Mary Lanier has returned home after an extended visit to Mrs. Christian N. Leach and Miss Agnes George in New Orleans.
 Mrs. SJohn G. Whitfield will be one of the February hostesses, entertaining al tea the afternoon of the 25th from tc 6 o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-24

bothered with this affair. long enough
\ Horny had vision of Pens silver
.pompadoured, languid-mannered lady
mother bounded in the very violet rays
of her sanctuary by Trlldell and de-
spite the gravity of the moment he
chuckled before he came to argument.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-24

was, after all, something the matter
with Penny Bond.
And, after all, Trudell put 1t in two
words. CURLY spoken.
"It's money" said he. and Horny,
who had been fearinghe didn't
know what-dropped back in the leath-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
A Hard-Worked Man.

Perhaps we do not realize 1t, but
the president of the United States is
one Of the hardest worked men in the
republic. The head of big corpora
ton, E. H. Gary, for instance, can
slip away to Europe and the organi-
cation will run itself until he returns,
cation will run itself until he returns,
but the president, surrounded as he
is by corps Of capable assistants
and advisers, must be on the job
practically every day in the year.
Today William H. Taft is the bus
lest official who holds a high elective
position. A governor can get away
from official cares-although his pay
may be locked If he stays away too
long-but the president must get his
vacation in driblets. His vacations
consist of fifteen-minute intervals in
which nobody actually is waiting to
see him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
RESTING Must Be a Business.

Will M. Ross, well-known writer
of Stevens Point, Wis, who is himself
a cured consumptive, holds that I'M
less resting becomes business to the
tuberculosis patient, he might as well
give up his fight for health. "The pc
riod of infection with tuberculosis,
he says, us not vacation. 1t is a
twenty-four-hour-aday Job. True 1t is
a period of idleness, but one of intel
ligent, directed idleness. The days
work should consist Of rest; rest
should be the only business on hand
The light exercise, or hour of read
ing, should be considered as the re-
ward of good days work, like the
evening of slippered ease to the tired
business men at the end of the day
This recreation, however, should be
considered only as an incidental re-
suit of the patients work, not the
main object"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
LUCKY MISTAKE.
Grocer Sent Pkg. of Postum ano
Opened the Eyes of the Family.

A lady writes from Brookline. Mass:
"a package of Postum was sent me
one day by mistake.
81 notified the grocer, but finding
that there was no coffee for breakfast
next morning l prepared some OF the
Postum, following the directions very
carefully.
ut was an immediate success in my
family, and from that day we have
used it constantly, parents and chill
dren, too-for my three rosy young
sters are allowed to drink it freely at
breakfast and luncheon. They think 1t
delicious, and l would have a mutiny
on my hands should ! omit the be-
loved beverage.
my husband used to have a very
delicate stomach while we were using
coffee, but to our surprise his stom-
ach has grown strong and entirely well
since we quit coffee and have been on
Postum.
Noting the good effects in my fam
fly wrote to my sister, who was
coffee topper, and after much persua-
sion got her to try Postum.
"She was prejudiced against 1t at
first. but when she presently found
that all the ailments that coffee gave
her left and she got well quickly she
became and remains a thorough and
enthusiastic Postum convert.
"Her nerves, which had becone
shattered by the use Of coffee have
grown healthy again, and today she is
a new woman, thanks to Postum.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich, and the cause why will
be found in the great little book, THE
Road to MELVILLE" which comes In
\pkgs.
Ever read the above 1etterf A new
one appears from time TO time. The!
are genuine. true, and full of humap
interest
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
THEY CHEATED AT CARDS
Experienced Shopper, Who Was Wise,
Put Hubby Onto Facts of
the Case.

speaking of family poker parties
this really happened:
A young married couple attended
such a session at the home of a
neighbor the other night. And when
this young couple got home, the fe-
male end of the sketch said:
"Jim, I hate to say anything about
the Halls-they seem to be nice peo-
pie. But I'm afraid they cheat at
cards."
NONSENSE"
II knew you'd say that, and it's
dear of you to be so unsuspecting.
But-well, what was the price of the
chips tonight? Five cents each?
That's what l thought. jim, l ex-
amined those chips carefully, and
they're the very same thing that I
could have bought at Joness store
for a dollar hundred in all three
colors, too"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
A Bitter Critic.

Ex-Governor Pennypacker, at din
ner in Philadelphia, said of the d.
vorce evil:
There would not be so many d.
vorces if there were not so many
families of the Dash type.
Mr. Dash said sternly one day to
his little son:
"'Your mother and l agree that you
require sound whipping.
THE little boys lip curled, and he
retorted bitterly:
"'Oh, yes; that's the only thing
that you and mother ever do agree
about"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
ONE ON THE OLD GENTLEMAN
Absolute Fact Destroyed Force Of
WeII-Meant Argument for
Temperance.

On pleasant Sunday afternoon an
old German and his youngest son were
seated in the village inn. The father
had partaken literally of the home
brewed beer, and was warning his son
against the evils of intemperance.
"Never drink too much, my son. A
gentleman stops when he has enough.
To be drunk is a disgrace"
Eyes, father, but how can tell when
/ have enough or am drunk"
The old man pointed with his finger.
do you see those two men sitting in
the corner? If you should see four
men there, you would be drunk"
The boy looked long and earnestly.
Eyes, father, but-but-there is only
one man in that corner. "-Lippin-
colts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
North Carolina Gold Mines.

About Charlotte, N. c., are many
historic spots. The Mecklenburg Dec
laration of independence, signed May
20, 1775, represents the crown jewel
of this Queen City" Nearby also
was born James X. Polk, the eleventh
president of the United States. The
pioneer gold mines of the United
States were located in this historic
county. Eighty-three gold mines
were recorded, and up to the time of
the discovery of California gold Neck
lenburg mines took the lead in gold
production Magazine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

The Ontario government has recent
ly abolished the system of prison la
Dor contracts in that province. In fu-
ture the majority of the prisoners in
the penal institutions of Ontario will
be employed upon farms and the max
ing of roads in the newly opened dis
tricts. There will, however, be per-
centage of the prisoners whose health
or other circumstances prevent them
from joining in this open air work.
These men will manufacture hospital
supplies-beds, blankets and so forth
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
WASHES CLOTHES FASTER.

Use RED CROSS BALL BLUE and
you will find 1t makes beautiful,
clear, white clothes with less effort
and less cost than any other blue.
1t is far superior to any liquid blue
on the market for the best of liquid
bluing is principally water. Use the
blue that is all blue. AT ALL
GROCERS.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

began using Doan's Kidney Pills after
various remedies had failed to help
me and was completely cured. have
had no sign of kidney trouble since"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
DISTEMpER

In all it's forms among all ages of horses,
as we'll as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed Over 600 900
bottles sold last year $50 and $l.OO. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen, Ind.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
Athletes Who Made Good.

Walter Barnes of Boston, who keeps
a close watch on things athletic in
New England, says:
Burr, Fish, Wilmington and Fisher,
the successive Harvard football cap
tains, have been notable examples of
the scholar in athletics at Harvard.
Hamilton Fish's appointment as an in
structor in government at Harvard is
an index of his mental caliber."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
His Criticism.

An old man stood on the street cor.
ner in Cherryvale when the trolley
stopped and let off a woman passen
ger. She had on linen dress, Pan
ANA hat, champagne-colored hose and
strapped pumps. GOSH" exclaimed
the old men. I'D spend less money
on my bonnet and buy some socks. -
Cherryvale (Kan) Journal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

peace. The urine re-
sembled blood and
left a red stain when
1t touched the linen.
When passed, fire
could not have burned
more. l had awful
headaches and dizzy
spells and my back
ached constantly. l
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

81 was told that a noted aviator
takes his pet dogs with him on his
flights. Should you think a dog
would feel very much at home in the
clouds?"
81 don't see why not if he is a
skye terrier"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
Expert Advice.

How long does it take to learn to
run an automobile?"
You'll need about three days to ac-
quaint yourself with the working parts
of the machine and week to master
the vocabulary"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

dies have done for
me. For two years
I suffered. The doc
tors said I had tu-
mors, and the only
remedy was the sur
geon's knife. My
mother bought me
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege t a BILE Com
pound, and today 1
am a healthy wo-
man. For months
l suffered from in
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
SUFFERED AGONY.

eackache, Headache and Dizziness
Caused Untold Misery.
Henry ]. White, 416 No. 3rd St., Fl.
Smith, Ark, says: 81 suffered every
thing but death from terrible kidney
trouble. I did not have a moments
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

ctoSGe bARtRI
Mrs. Justwed-There's nothing in
the house fit to eat. I'm going home
to my mother.
Mr.. Justwed (broke)-Wait till get
my hat, and I'll go with you.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Hammation, and your Wash re-
lieved me. Your Liver Pills have no
equal as cathartic. Any one wishing
proof of what your medicines have
done for me can get 1t from any drug
gist or by writing to me. You can use
my testimonial in any way you wish,
and Twill be glad to answer letters."-
Mrs. CHRISTINA REED. 1O5 Mound St.,
Peoria, Ill.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
SAVED
FROM AN
OPERATION
By Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Peoria, Ill.-"I wish to let every one
know what lydia e. Pinkham's rene
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

When the bill collector comes in at
the door the dead beat hikes for the
cellar.