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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
STRONG LETTER SENT
 TO BIRMINGHAM PASTORS

Mrs. T. A. Hamilton, chairman of the general committee for the Woman's Na- tional Foreign Missionary jubilee has mailed to every pastor in the city a strong appeal for interest in the meetings to take place here next week. The letters embody the following sentiments:
 ''The statement was made at the World Missionary conference in Edinburg last June that 1-10 of the church do 9-1o of tine missionary work. If this statement is true then it must be true that the vast numbers of our Christian people are sel- fishly keeping their blessings to rhem- selves.
 "So impressed are the women of our churches with this fact that by means of great series of meetings held all over the United States they are endeavoring to inform the indifferent women and arouse them to an interest in this great worlds work.
 ''rhe Birmingham meetings will be held October 27 and 2S, and we come to you with the request that you will join with ministers of all denominations in Birming- ham and vicinity in making Sunday De- tober %. one of the days of this year on which you will especially present to your people the obligations which rest Ipon Christian nations to send the gospel to all parts of the world
 "While we realize that every sermon is a call to those who are not Christians to become such, and call for better service from those who are Christians, yet we would pray that on this day. October 22, the churches of our city may be aroused to feel as they have never felt before that they should be great and mighty force going forth to conquest for Jesus Christ at home and abroad"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
AUTUMN NOTES OF
 SOCIETY WORLD News of People Here and
 Elsewhere THE SOCIAL CALENDAR Miss Doris WeatherlyN to Be Intro duced November 15 at Country
 Club Cotillon--Phillips-
 Nabb Cards Issued
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
Nv MYRTLE MILES

One of the happiest events of the week was Miss Grace Sibley's hospitality last evening to a party of her young friends in celebration of her birthday The Hal loween features foretold the coming of the witches day. Jacl<-o-lanterns gleamed among greenery and yellow blos- soms, and in the games which entertained the young folk the Holloween suggestion was predominarN. A silver tie clasp fe- warded the skill of the boys, cut glass perfume bottle was the trophy for the girls, and a consolation prize was a box Of candy, which was drawn from pump kins. PuncE and ices were served during the evening.
 Among the young folk who took part in the pleasures of the evening were: Miss Mary Sessions, Miss Dolly Boardman, Miss Elizabeth Massey, Miss Elizabeth Russell, Miss Mary Streit, Miss Doris Monaghan, Miss Anita Eustis. The boys were Messrs. Lee Hooper, Leslie Bar ker, Earl Barker, William Ratliff, Cary Robinson, William Heidt, Harry Nevins, Joe Mcintosh and Everett Shepherd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
MISS DORIS WEATHERLY TO
 BE INTRODUCED TO SOCIETY

One of the lovelest of the debutantes this winter will be Miss Doris Weatherly, whom her parents. MT. and Mrs. James Weatherly, will introduce at a reception the evening of November 15 at the Coun- try club. Miss Weatherly promises to be one of the belles in the debutante set, her dainty, charming personality making her already @ favorte. Her sisters, Mrs. Alexander Clitherill Birch, Mrs. Henry Westall and Miss Marjorie Weatherly. are all very popular in the exclusive social set, and her cousins, the Misses Orr and Mrs. William Romeyn Lathrop, daughters of her maternal aunt, Mrs. Cyrus Putnam Orr, are prominent socially. The Weath- erlys and Miss Weatherly's mothers fam fly. the Miners, are among the influential people of this section, and the young de- butante of this season starts her so- cial career under the most fiattering aus pices. A number of smaller affairs in ad- d;tion to the cotilon at the club will be arranged in her honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
SOME INTERESTING NEWS AND
 GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON
BY WALTER HARPER

teen made and this special report is the result.
 The report shows a remarkable abun- dance and variety of bird life and espe- cially in number of water birds. The state is on the great highway of bird mi grafton north and south and these migra- tory birds usually stop for some time between seasons on the lakes and in the marshes of Arkansas.
 A very strange thing happened in the supreme court of the United States few mornings ago.
 Senator Joseph w. Bailey of Texas was asked by the court to speak louder, so that the members of the court could un- derstand what he was saying. Now, those who have been listening to Senator Bailey on the floor of the Senate for To these many years would sooner eX- pcct the thunders in the storm caves to lose their voice before the voice of Joe Bailey should become inaudible to the chance listener around the second block. But he really lost his voice when he stood in the presence of the supreme court not more than 50 good steps from the seat in the Senate chamber where he is wont to fiirt with the trembling founda- tions of the capitol building.
 He was introducing two young lawyers from Texas to the supreme court. He talked in a whisper. The court was annexed It strained it's ears to catch the words of the speaker. It was impossible, and Chief Justice White had to ask him to talk louder. Talk little louder; speak right out,"e encouraged the chief justice, and then it was Senator Bailey's 5 turn to be amazed. It is probably the first time that he had not been under stood He had never before been ordered to talk louder and the situation seemed to embarass him wreat1y.
 But he managed to conclude his little talk in a tone that could be understood on the bench
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Takes Issue With Merriam

Chicago, October 2O-At a banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution last night, United States Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington, in an address took issue with Charles E. Merriam, former republican candidate for mayor of Chi oaRo, regarding the honesty of public men of today. Mir. Merriam had delivered an address on Abraham Lincoln, in which he oulogized the emancipator and declared that jack pot scandals were unknown ia connectonl with his election. Senator Jopes, who is a member of the Lorimer here, in an address following MT. Mer- Investigating committee now Tn session riam, said: "In my judgment time will show that the men in high office today who are denounced are equally honest with Washington, Lincoln and McKin- lfy''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21

The old saying about the best laid plans of mice and men, might have in . oluded women. Yesterday at least one woman who had some nice little arrange inents entirely upset, which in her minds eye made rather pretty scenic effect, with the Rose Parlor at the Hillman as 8 background, for cozy, comfortable chat with Lieut.. William l.. Santelmann, the eminent conductor Of the Marine band.
 Visions of time to spare in which to talk about music and musicians and Washing ton and the army and navy and lots of other things that the Interviewer con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Released Under Bond

Knoxville, October 2o.-A special grand jury empanelled at Pineville' this morn ing returned & true bill against Andrew Hughes, charging involuntary manslaugh- ter. The court fixed Hughes bond at 5000, which was made promptly, and he was released from custody. Hughes killed Jacob Van Debbers at Middlesboro. Ky, on Monday night and claimed self de- fense. Hughes is sheriff of Claiborne county, Tennessee. and a brother of Judge Hughes of the court of civil ap- reals of Tennessec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
PERSONAL MENTION AND
 BRIEF BITS OF NEWS

Mrs Henry Berkely Watkins, who has been the guest of her sisters. Mrs. Henry Hiden and Mrs. J. B. Raulston, for several weeks. left yesterday morning for her home in Charlottesville. Va. Mrs. Watkins is a visitor in Birmingham almost every season and is always delightfully."- enter- tained. She was the recipient of a num- Der of attentions of small and informal nature during this visit and her departure is regretted by a large circle of friends.
 Miss Belle Bennett of Kentucky, presi- dent of the womans department of the Missionary council in Kentucky. will be the guest next week of Mrs. r. T. Hill man. She will be one of the interesting visitors at the Golden Jubilee of Mis- sons.
 Miss Marjorie Weatherly returned few days ago from Virginia, where she has been visiting since leaving her summer home in the mountains of North Carolina
 Miss Virginia Means. who is with rela- lives in Richmond, Va, is not expected home for several weeks.
 One of the important women at the MiSSlOI JuDllee neXI week VIII be MrS. Prentice Nichols of Philadelphia. d prominent figure in the Womans Board of Missions for thes Presbyterian church, U. S. A.
 Miss Bessie May Thompson expects to leave soon after Christmas to spend sev- era months in European travel. Her mother Mrs. T. c. Thompson, will prob ably accompany her. though Mrs. Thomp- sons plans are still indefinite.
 Miss Esther Loveman returned a few days ago from New York, where she met her parents, Mir. and Mrs A. .B. Love man, on their return from summer tour of Europe. Miss Loveman will be one of the cotere of pretty debutantes at the opening reception given by the Phoenix club the night of November h.
 MT. and Mrs John Armstead left a few days ago for their country home near Heflin. Ala, where they will spend the winter
 Mrs. Virginia l.. Adams is visiting her son. Horace Adams. in the Levert apart nents, South Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
ROWDRY-WILLIAMSON

An interesting wedding of the week was that of MT. Howard Nelson Bowdry of Birmingham and Miss Hattie Willianl~ son, which was solemnized Thursday morning at S:3O o'clock at the home of the brides brother, MT B. B. Merriwether on Princeton avenue, West End.
 The home presented a scene Of rare beauty. A wealth of ferns and vines were Used artistically in the decorations. Tie bride was given in marriage by her broth er the two coming down the steps to stand before the altar where the Rev. w. w. Dorman performed the ceremony.
 Miss Williamson wore handsome tray cling suit of royal purple with hat and gloves en suite. The groom's gift was a diamond sunburst. Mir. and Mrs. Bow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Weevil Attacks Okra

Pass Christian. Miss, october 2o.-Mis- taking okra stalks for cotton plants, the voracious. boil weevil hereabouts is now dining off okra pods instead of his usual rcrast-cotton bolls. "rhe pests change of menu and diet" say the farmers of this section, completely refutes the statements of professional agricultural experts that the insect confines itself to cotton exclusively. That the bugs were genuine boil weevils was substantiated by a thorough investigation by planters, who said they knew the boil weevil inti- mately. They assert that these bugs took to the okra plant because of it's similarity to the cotton plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Golding Assaulted

New York, october 90-John c. Goldng of Milwaukee was found crawling on his hands and knees out of an uptown saloon by a policeman early today. Golding, who bore marks of a terrific encounter, told the blue coat that he had been as saulted by unknown men and has missed cash and jewelry valued at $150O when re recovered consciousness Within the saloon the policeman found half a dozen hl oken teeth. shattered eye glasses. lrcllen plate containing four false teeth. several articles of Jewelry and a trail Of ijlood leading down two flights of stairs to the doorway. Goldings assailants have not been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Fayors Reserve System

Chicago October 20-Prof. Lawrence I.aughlin of the executive committee of the National Citizens league, organized q year ago to promote sound banking laws, today expressed himself in favor of The Aldrich Central reserve system when he appeared before the subcommittee of the national monetary committee, holding public hearings in the west. ''The essen tai defect of our currency system is the iigidity of credit" said Professor Laugh In. we have an antiquated banking system, if what we have can be termed a system. The requirement. for a lawful reserve limit in banks is perhaps the in elasticity of the currency and more than anything else causes panics.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Stops Itching Scalp
 Overnight
Guaranteed by Norton's Drug Store to Stop Falling Hair
 and Banish Dandruff

Itching scalp keeps you scratching and feeling miserable all the time. Wash vour hair tonight with pure soap ana water. rub or a goody quantity of PAX ISIAN SAGE and the distressing itchi- ness will be gone in the morning.
 PARISIAN SAGE 'is a pure. refresh- ins and invigorating hair dressing. Be- sides putting an end to scalp itch. dand- ruff and falling hair. it nourishes the hair roots and puts a splendid radiance Into faded and unattractive hair.
 1t should be used by evcrv member of the family to keep the scalp free from dandiff germs and prevent badness Large bottle 50 cents at Norton's Drug Store and druggists every where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
LIMITATIONS BAR
 FURTHER CONTEMPT

Washington, october 20-Contention that the statute of Limitations barred further contempt proceedings against President Gompers. Vice President Mitch ell and Secretary Morrison of the Amer ioan Federation of Labor, was made to- day by Attorney J. H. Ralston for the labor leaders in hearing before the Dis trict of Columbia supreme court.
 MT. Ralston argued that as the injunc- ton against the labor leaders had been issued December IS. 1907. and made final in March, 1908, and as the present pro- ceedings had not been instituted until May IS of this year, three years had elapsed and the case should be dismissed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
BLANKS-DUPUY

The marriage of Miss Fannie Dupuy of East Lake and MT. George Blanks of Annston was solemnzed yesterday morning at the home of Rev. George s. Stoves in AniYiston. The young people began housekeeping in their own home yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs. Blanks as Miss Dupuy was very popular among her friends at East Lake and MT. Blanks is one of the successful young buiness men of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
PORTO RICANS
 NEED CITIZENSHIP
Barred of Citizenship Cause of Dis satisfaction of Porto
 Ricans

Lake Mohonk, N Y., October 20-At the conference of friends of Indians and othed eependent peoples here today, Dr. Martin c. Brumbaugh of Philadelphia declared the failure of Congress to admit Porto Ricans to citizenship was the blackest blot on the colonial record of the United States. pr. Edwin G. Dexter traced the progress oi education on the island, which now has over 1000 schools with 145,000 pupils. Louis Munos Rivera explained why his people are not happy It is be- cause they want home rule. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
CARDS ARE ISSUED TO
 PHILLIPS-NABB WEDDING

The following card has been sent out:
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Henry Nabb request the honor of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Estelle Crawford, to MT. Frederick Neill Phillips on the evening of Wednesday, November 8, at S:30 o'clock, at 260S Highland avenue, Birmingham.
 "The favor of an answer is requested Enclosed cards state:
 Twill be at home after December 10 at 1230 Iroquois street, Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Freight Train Robbed

Lexington, Ky, October 20.-under the noses of two railroad detectives. Louis- v,lle and Nashville freight train was ioi bed near here early today. Several men boarded the freight at point be- tween this city and Frankfort They en- tered the car and began throwing out ooxes which were picked up by confeder- ;ites and placed in a wagon. The footing was discovered by trainmen, who gave the alarm, but detectives who rushed from the caboose were unable to get to the robbers, who escaped in the wagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Israel Found Dead

New York. october 2o.-Morris Israel. 57 years old, a retired banker of Charles tor, S. C., was found dead in bed today in his room at the Hotel Somerset. Heart failure is given as the cause of death. Since the death of his wife in 1896 MT. Israel had spent much of his time hel o.~ He had been in Charleston for sev- eral months, but returned here last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Lieut.. Willidn1 l.. Sdntelmann
 And the Marine Band

Southern Tour Most Delightful and Successful One Says the Noted ConductorThe Tone Quality of the Band Comment ed Upon Frequently-Relates Some Personal Experi- ences-E Enlisted Tn the Marine Corps In 1887. Plays Three Hundred and Sixty Five Days In
 the Year-Orchestral Concerts During
 Winter Season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
POOL-HURD

The following card has been received:
 MT. and Mrs. William Graham Hurd announce the marriage of their daughter, Lottie, to MT. Henry Grove Pool on Tuesday october r, 1911, Provi- dence, R. I. ''
 "At home Bessemer, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
YANCEY HOLDS MEETING

The Yancey society held an inter estng meeting yesterday afternoon at the high school. The literary programme con sisted of debate. Resolved that the city should own and operate its street car system.' The affirmative was up- held by MT. Robert Goodall, Jr.. and Mr. Jack Smith and the negative by MT. Chap pel Hamilton. Several members of the FIilliard who were present made short talks. The judges reported in favor Of the negative after which the club ad- journed.
 In the game yesterday afternoon be- twen the high schoo-and the medical ,ol- lege Miss Mary Street was sponsor for the former and her maids were Miss f,es. sic Evans, Miss Margaret Munger and Miss Doris Moughon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
American Securities

London, October 2o.-American securi- ties onened steady and a fraction higher today. Later prices improved on fair buying, and at noon the market was steady with values ranging from 4 to 7s higher than yesterdays New York closing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
Young Arrested

t;alyeston, Tex, October 2O-E. H. Yolng, well known, cotton seed exporter, was arrested here yesterday on fed eral indictment charging him with abet- ting in the msapplication of funds or the Galveston National bank. It was charged the bank was defrauded out of $6S,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21

TARPAULINS, HORSE COVERS, HORSE BLANKETS, AUTOMOBILE COVERS AND LAP ROBES. WE STILL. MANUFACTURe HORSE AND MULE JENNELRY. SAME OLD STAND, 1911 SECOND AVENUE. WILLIAM HECK LING. 10-l7-3t-tu. .th-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21

i,ired up along these lines all went awry,
 merely because a big old numbering loco
 motive, decided to steam into Birmingham
 an hour and a half late, placing the ''in- terview-ee" here only a very short time before his initial programme was to be presented in the afternoon. My interview took place in the foyer of the Jefferson, just prior to the matinee concert, MT. Santelmann being gracious
 and kind enough to give me few min
 utes of his time.
 Living up to the tradition of the army and navy rules that all of its men are
 gallant and debonair, MT. Santelmann told me of his southern tour with delightful zest, declaring that he had thoroughly en- joyed every moment from the time he left Washington four weeks ago up to the present writing.
 'It was a very happy idea of your southern senators to request this trip, D said Lieutenant Santemann cordially. Although the weather has been warm, everything else has been delightful. We have been received everywhere with the gre atest enthusiasm and it has been very
 much appreciated
 "rhe Marine band is world famous,' I observed.
 "We are a very busy lot of people, . said Lieutenant Santelmann with the most captivating German accent, for he is
 German, with all of the German frank ssss.sssssss"...ss..s..s.
 dry left after thei marriage for fort night trip to include Washington, Phila- delphia, New York and other eastern points. They will make their home in
 their own residence on Tuscaloosa ave neu. West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
MRS. BEECHER TO LECTURE

The following card has been sent out;
 The Young Womens Christian asso- ciation cordially invites you to hear Mrs. Leonard Beecher on "A City Set on a IljlI, Young Womans Christian associa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21

Soda crackers are extremely sensitive to moisture.
 Before the advent of Uneeda Biscuit the only persons who ever tasted fresh, crisp soda crackers were the people in the bakeries.
 Imagine their trip from bakery to your table; exposed to air and moisture-kept in grocers'boxesa and finally in a paper bag on the shelf in your pantry. Could they be the same as they were the day they were baked?
 Now that we have Uneeda Biscuit-we have perfectly baked soda crackers perfectly kept.
 No moisture can reach them-nO con- dominating influ- enceS can affect their flavOr-their goodness is inpris- oned only to be liberated by you for you when you open the package.
 Alwaysin the moist ure proof package. Never sold in bulk. 5 cents a package. NATIONAL BISCUIT
 COMPANY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21
IMPORTANT MEETINGS TO-DAY

Mrs. T. A. Hamilton calls . meeting of the drawing room hostesses for the Golden Missionary jubilee to take place this aft oinoon at 3 o'clock at the First Metbod- ist church
 The Birmingham Art club will hold q meeting this afternoon at 5:30 o'clock in Mrs. J. B. Raulston's studio. A large at tendance is expected Plans for the Par sons lecture will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21

M'CONNELL's MASK BALL, THURS DAY, OCTOBER 24. 2O@1M FIRST AVENUE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21

tion gymnasium, 720 West Twentieth. Tuesday evening, October 2i, 8 O clock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-21

Mrs. Virginia l.. Adams is visiting her son, Horace Adams. in the Levert apart Inents, South Twentieth street.
Smyrna times., 1911-04-12
CITIZENS BOOM MIDDLETOWN
Lively interest Taken in a Board of
Trade Movement There.

Pursuant to a notice given by the
112 leading citizens, twelve of whom
were ladies, who signed the paper
calling for the formation of a Board
of Trade in Middletown, an excellent
audience assembled in the Opera
House Friday evening. Edward S.
Jones was chosen temporary chair
man and Ernest A. Truitt, secretary.
William E. Wright briefly set out
the advantages to towns flowing
from live Boards of Trade. On mo-
tion of S. E. Lewis, a commmittee
of five was named by the chairman
to select officers, the names, to be
presented for the consideration OF
the meeting to be held in the same
place one week later. Edward H.
Beck, DR.. j. Allen Johnson. S. M.
Rosenberg, William E. Wright anc
| S. Edward Lewis were named as the
committee. e. H. Beck and j. F.
Deakyne made short addresses favor
ing the movement. Considerable in
terest was manifested.
Smyrna times., 1911-04-12
EASTERN SHORE POPULATION
AS Shown by the Census Taken by
the Government This Year

AS Shown by the Census Taken by
the Government This Year
Following is the population of
towns on the Eastern Shore of
Maryland having over 1000 inhabi-
tants as shown by the government
census this year: Salisbury, $3.50 /;
population in 1900, 4,277. Cambridge,
6, ,407; in 1900, STAT. Crisfeld,
8, 4OS; in 1900, S,1O5. Easton, 3,OsS;
in 1900, 3,O74. Chstertown, 2,795 !;
in 1900, 3,OOS. Elkton, 2,485; in
1900, 2,542. Pocomoke City, 2,3G9 /;
in 1900, 2,124. Snow Hill, 1,s44 /;
in 1900, 1886. St. Michael's /, 1,517 /;
in 1900, 1,043. yCentreville, l, 435 /;
in 1900 1881. Denton, 1,4S1; in
1900, 900. Berlin. 1,217; in 1900, L.
246. Port Deposit, 1897; in 1900,
1857. Chesapeake City, 1,016; in
1900 /, 1877. Oxford, l, ,191; in 1900,
1, 234. Princes Anne, 1,OO6; in 1900,
854.