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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
MRS. VAN MASON
 HOSTESS INFORMALLY

Mrs. Van Mason extended a pleasant hospitality yesterday afternoon for Miss Adelaide Cunningham when she invited 12 girls to play a series of games of bridge. The event was one of the many pleasant episodes which are making the visit of Miss Cunning ham to her former home a period of delight. Mrs. Mason Is an artistic hostess and her small gatherings al- ways have a charming touch, indicative of an interesting personality. Yes terday she used yellow scheme of decoration. Nasturtiums were the flowers employed so successfully. Her prizes were white silk hose and the nasturtium flower figured in the draw ing of the consolation.
 Those who took part in the games were Miss Cunningham, Miss Sadie AL Hson, Miss Alma Feagin, Miss Kath- crime Mccormack of Virginia, Miss Rose Gillespy, Miss Amelia Worthington Miss Mary Parke London, Miss Augusta Dearborn, Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Susie Cunningham, Miss Helen Benners, Miss Selina Robinson and Miss Blair Mason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

general failure of the crop in all parts of the country is the cause for the farmers Of Texas deciding to plant the largest autumn crop in the history of agricultural effort in the state. In all parts of the southwest section of the states and par ticularly alongs the gulf coast. prepara- tions are making to plant wide area in potatoes.
 That the autumn crop of this vegetable will be large is already assured. In a number of places irrigated areas which have been devoted to other crops, in the autumn will be devoted to potatoes. It is believed by some that the Texas po- tato. like the Texas hen willlplay an i'm portant part in keeping down the high cost of living; at least the Texas farmer is preparing to show what he can do to- ward reducing the pressure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
POLITICAL FIGHT
 ENDS IN FISTICUFF
Defeated Attorney General of Mis- sissippi Greets Opponent With
 Blow

Jackson. Miss. August 10.-(Special.)-A sensational aftermath of the bitter cam- paign waged in this state for several months developed at the Union depot yesterday afternoon when Attorney Gen eral s. s. Hudson met Ross Collins of Meridian, by whom he was defeated in the primary of August 1.
 The two had ndulged in an acrimonious newspaper and circular letter warfare, Collins using an editorial from a south Mississippi paper in which Hudson was charged with holding up the big damage suit against Edward Hines of Chicago. Hudson had denounced the editorial as false, but he had not forgotten 1t. When Collins approached to shake hands yes terday afternoon on the crowded depot platform, Hudson landed a heavy blow on the side of Collins face with his open hand. That was all there was to it.. The two men glared at each other a moment Hudson made another pass. but missed connection, friends interferred, and Hud- sen went to Vicksburg and Collins to Meridian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

Of course I was charmed-once hay ing seen Marjorie, you'd know that was, for she's as pretty as a picture and as sweet as sugar candy I rushed up to the desk and all went well until grabbed the pen in my hand and sud- denly came to halt! Hanged if I knew how to register!'
 Why, you write very good hand, suggested. Nearly anyody can read it if they take the time."
 That wasn't the trouble" snapped Billy Bunting impatiently. T didn't know what to say; how to register them don't you understand? I started to write MT. and Mrs. John G. Thorn ton, New Orleans, but on second thought I recalled that it had been years since people registered like that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 JUBILEE MEETINGS

A meeting of the executive board of the Federation of Women's Foreign Missionary societies was held Wednes- day afternoon in the parlors of the First Methodist church. Mrs. T. A. Ham ilton, president of the federation, pre- sided Plans were presented and dis cussed for the jubilee anniversary to be held here October 27-2S. Birming- ham is fortunate in being one of the 13 cities in the south selected for one of these wonderful meetings. The First Methodist church generously accorded the use of its commodious building for the occasion.
 In addition to the two great mass meetings, denominationaL rallies will be held and drawing room meetings in different parts of the city. It will be far reaching in interest, as 1t is earnestly desired to enlist the cooperation and attendance of young womens societies, college women, teachers, business women, Kings Daughters, Y. w. c. A. and w. c. T. U. Committees were ap- pointed to be merged into general committee, the personnel to be given later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

him to his wife. This was my chance. I grabbed Jack and told him I had some- thing important to say to him, and as soon as I got him out in the corridor I told him the truth-I hadn't registered and he must do it."
 Didn't he enjoy the situation?" I asked.
 ''Yes, and more than that, I wanted to find out how he discovered the prop CT method of registering, for he had been a Bachelor as long as l. and didn't know anything more about those things than I do." said Billy Bunting.
 And the way?" l queried.
 Its the easier thing in the world, Jack explained" was the answer. You just wrote your wife's name out in full-Mrs. John Gambrell Thorton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

at him. "Everything runs through your mind-always."
 q believe you are right" said Billy Bunting reproachfully. "Anyway I was pretty clever. because I just told the clerk to hold the two suites of rooms un- til my friend could get to the desk, and register, and he could decide which hed rather have"
 Diplomat, I said, delighted with his finesse.
 Don't make fun," he begged. Amy way asked Marjorie if she wouldn't like something to drink-a lemonade-or some ale and as she replied in the affirmative. we went into the cafe to await her liege lord, who was to do the family register ing, after all
 I've didn't have to wait long," contin- ued Billy Bunting, land when Jack came into the Cafe, he had found mutual friend of ours in the Foyer of the Hotel, and had brought him along to introduce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

August F and Miss Anna Sands on the previous evening will be the hostess at a dinner in honor of the Earl and Countess of Granard. During the second week in August Mrs. Richard Stevens will give the musicale that was postponed on &C., count of the illness of her daughter, Miss Elsie Stevens. The Coates villa, far out OH the Ocean drive, occupied by MT. and Mrs. Stevens, is the house where the late Peter F. Collier was once the host, and where later MT. Paul Rainey kept bachelors hall The place overlooks the polo grounds and Brenton's reef. Mrs.
 Stevens has always selected houses along this world-famous drive. MT. Stevens is a veteran tennis player; he is in all the tournaments and is devoted to what the enthusiasts call "a Stevens serve," and
 it is a serve that usually wins There is an excellent tennis court at the villa,
 and there every day MT. Stevens plays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11


 Tenn, is expected to return home the latter part of next week.
 Mrs Frank Lathrop and children are spending the remainder of the summer Tn Nova Scotia. MT. Lathrop will join them later.
 Mir. and Mrs C. w. Brewer will leave tonight for MT. Brewers former home in Brewer, Miss, to spend two weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. Warren Tice left yesterday for Crystal Springs, where it is hoped that MT. Tice, who has been ill., will be benefited. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Nabers are building a lovely home on Linden avenue.
 Miss Jessie Moody is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Benjamin Jones, in Atlanta.
 Mrs. W. F. Conner and Miss Belle Conner will leave next week for swan nanoa, N. c.
 Miss Helen Coulbourne will spend the IremalnQeF or lHe SuiiillltI III DIV N c. She left Wednesday afternoon for that point.
 MT. and Mrs J. H. Woodward and their daughter, Mrs. Oscar Underwood, are in Atlantic City. Capt. and Mrs w. H. Graves and Mir and Mrs. Frederick Gunster of New York have been in Atlantic City for the past several weeks. Miss Elise Jones of Selma is an attrac- tive visitor in Birmingham. She is with Mr. ,rd Mrs John London. Miss Jones is quite a favorite both in musical circles and in society
 Mrs. Bettie R. Moore is expected to re- turn Saturday from Manitou, Col, where she has been for several weeks
 Mrs Earle G. McLin has as her guest Miss Leonora Bond of Detroit, Mich.
 Mrs. Barnes Morgan has gone to Quincy, Fla, to visit her sister.
 MT. and Mrs J. c. Maben are in At lantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. w. J. Adams have as their guest Mrs. Ida Adams of Nashville, who has been with Mrs. c. T. Randall. Mrs Adams formerly lived in Birmingham and has a large circle of friends who are giving her cordial welcome.
 Mrs. B. G. Alverson expects to leave Saturday for Niagara Falls.
 Mrs. Everard Meade and children have returned from Michigan, where they spent several weeks.
 Mrs. J. Craig Smith of Montgomery and her two children are guests in the B. B. Conner residence. They will remain sev- eral weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. George l.. Smith and Miss Helen Weiss left Saturday for Chatta- nooga 4hd other points fn Tennessee, visit ing MT. Smiths relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

MT Victor Herbert, who was found to bo most interesting socially during his visit to Birmingham, is spending the summer at his home inc Lake Placid, N. Y. The Herbert home is called Camp Joyland," and MT and Mrs. Herbert built 1t eight years ago. They have spent 12 summers at Lake Placid, and are decided favorites in the colony. One of the chief events of the season there will be the ''powswow' which Mir. and Mrs. Herbert have announced So celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of their marriage. They will throw open Camp Joyland to a great number of guests. The event is to take place next Monday night.
 Another interesting personality, by Che
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

Sharp accompanied them. Gerald Sharp has been in swannanoa for two weeks.
 
 Mrs. Nell Smith Is the guest of her mother, Mrs. A. J. Mapes, in Montgom- cry.
 Mrs. Thomas Watts and her little grandson. Daniel Troy, Jr., of Montgom- Wade Watts.
 Mrs. William Mason of Marion. is ex- pected the last of the week to be the guests of MT. and Mrs. Van Mason. Miss Katherine Mccormack of Hamil- ton, Va, is the guest of Miss Rose Gil- lespy.
 Mrs. T. H. Benners has returned to her cottage at Blount Springs, after a stay of a few days in town. Miss Alice Weatherly of Anniston, is the attractive guest of Mrs. Mims B. Stone.
 Miss Adelaide Cunningham of Atlanta, who has been the guest of Mrs. Mims Stone a part of this week, is again the guest of Miss Amelia Worthington.
 q Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Caheen are in Att lantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. Rubert Drennen who have been away several weeks, are now in Atlantic City.
 Miss Ethel Bridges, who is at present visiting her grandparents in Camden,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
News Of Society Here And Elsewhere
Mr. and Mrs Victor Herbert Celebrate Wedding Anniversary at Lake Interesting Personalities Newport Their Summer Pastme- Entertainments for Visiting
 Girls-other Topics of Society
BY MYRTLE MILES

with his oldest boy, a lad of 12 Four years ago, when MT. and Mrs. Stevens had Edgehill the Herman puryea place. on Beacon Hill, Mrs. Stevens musieales were a feature of the season. At one time she was quite as much interested in suf- frage meetings as in classic concerts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
Alabamians in Washington

Washington, August 10.-(Specialo- o-Dr William D. Partlow, competed with the Bryce Insane asylum at Tuscaloosa, was u business visitor in Washington this week. Judge J. ]. Mayfeld of Tuscaloosa spent a few days in Washington the past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

New Orleans-and then on the next line your own J. G. Thorton-New Orleans. Isn't that simpler"
 thing?' I asked.
 Seems that few weeks before he got married he read an interview in a New York newspaper with a hotel clerk, on this very subject and the information that was handed out was short and to the point. The clerk went on to say that registering as MT. and Mrs. So-And-So, is obeolete, as I knew. He gave a num- Der of forms for registering. For in stance one was: J. G. Thorton and wife, New Orleans. I objected that as I said previously because Marjorie seemed en- titled to so much more-shes such a recreant bride. He gave the form, of course, that Jack had adopted-which seems the best of all. He said that many wives who considered themselves four fourths of the family, not infrequently wrote out their full name and put Ditto marks mathematician their husband Now isn't that a pretty Howdy-do. A 'Dito Mark!' Think of being reduced to that!'
 "A Hotel clerk told me not long ago." volunteered, that he could, tell by the way a man registered, whether his wife was a Suffragette or not"
 T should think 1t would take a high minded man and one with wonderful insight into human nature, to launch such a remark as that" said Billy Bunting, who hasn't learned his lesson-yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

"Why not just plain John G. Thorn ton and wife?" I suggested.
 Marjorie isn't the kind of girl that you can dispose of in such an imperson- al manner as that said Billy Bunt- ing derisively.
 Then, what did you writer" I asked interested to know how he got out of the dilemma.
 "I started to ask the clerk what the form was for such a case," said he but he was too busy arguing with two ladies who had telegraphed ahead for rooms to notice me and so just walked bravely over and consulted-Marjorie.
 And what did she say?" I asked.
 "Why, she said, register under Johns own name, of course" replied Billy Bunting. DO you think Jack has an alias? she wanted to know. And then I told a deliberate lie and said although I had always called her hus- band Jack I didn't know whether he used that less dignifed cognomen or the more exalted one of John when reg istering."
 "You got no further than that?" asked, amused
 "Certainly not" was the reply. Mar iorie couldn't help me because, as she said. this was the first bridal trip she had ever taken and how was she sup nosed to know about such things"
 "A,l of which goes to prove that you are the human sieve" l said poking fun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
Delicious Flavoring Extract

Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon Ex- tracts are made from the luscious fruits. Best and takes less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

turned from a motor tour Of the Ne" Enpland states. They accompanied MT. and Mrs. Harvey Woodward.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Sharp ieil st;, day for Swannanoa, N. C'' to reiN",i ,,anl,,,, So,+a,,,her Their little son. Rudolph
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
TEXAS WILL PLANT
 BIG POTATO CROP

San Antonio. August 1O.-(Special.)- )-The high price of potatoes as a result of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
DIR. M'LESTER
 ADDRESSES Y. w. c. A.


 of great assistance to the members of the Young Womens Christian association in their educational work this year was in troduced last evening by Dr. James Som- erville McLester, who talked of Hygiene for Girls" The consent of Dr. McLester to present this lecture was most kind. He is one of the best equipped physicians in the city and his medical learning, ob- tained from some of the most eminent preceptors in this and foreign countries, was the source of many practical sugges- tions for his audience last night
 Mrs w. s. Lowell will present the next lecture in the series next week and in September Mrs Beecher will follow. HOME WEDDING
 The home of MT. and Mrs. S. de Shazo or Leeds, was scene of a happy event when they gave in marriage their daugh- ter, MISS Mecolle de Shazo. to Mir. G. I. Wnorton of Ensley. The invited guests were gracefully received by the sister of the bride on the vine-clad porch, which was richly beautified by natures own gifts. The dainty old fashioned cypress vine hung in airy festoons, together with other decorations, made fairy-like bow CT. befitting such an occasion.
 At o'clock the bride and groom enter ed They were met just over the thresh- hold by the minister. Rev Taylor of Leeds, whose impressive words made them man and wife. After awaiting con- gratulations they left for Birmingham The brdie wore a white serge travelling suit with gloves and shoes en suite, and a handsome black picture hat. She is a. young lady of amiable disposition and womanly traits of character, which have won for her many friends
 The groom is a young man of excep- tionai ability and holds responsible position with the T. c. I. company
 The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Charley Moore of Jasper. MT. John Me- Mutt of Ensley, sister and brother of the groom; Mir. Ed Billups Misses Will lie and Bertha Bilups, Lake Purdy Misses Laura and Clara de Shazo, Oden- vile, Miss Dora Jones, Aliceville, Mr. Edgar Jones, Atlanta, Miss Annie and Byrd Jones and MT. E. S. de Shazo, Hen ry Ellen. Prof. Coy Laster and Miss Fife de shazo. Birmingham ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Miss Virginia Bell will be hostess this morning at II o'clock at meeting of All students, past or present, of Ran dolph-Macon Woman's college. A full attendance is urged.
 The ladies of the Home Mission, First M. E. Cchurch, Woodlawn, will serve ice cream and other refreshments for the benefit of the new M. E. church on the lawns of Mrs. U. G. Nelson and Mrs. F. w. Ross, 136 and 1SS North Fifty first street, Friday. August Il, 1911, from 1 p. m. to 10 p. m.
 PERSONAL MENTION
 Mr. and Mrs Pa G. Bowman left yester- day for Asheville and Hendersonville, N. c.
 Mr. ands Mrs. Eugene Brown have re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

Tenn, is expected to return home the latter part of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

Mrs. Frank Lathrop and children are spending the remainder of the summer in Nova Scotia. MT. Lathrop will join them later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

Mir. and Mrs. c. w. Brewer will leave tonight for MT. Brewers former home in Brewer, Miss, to spend two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

MT. and Mrs. Warren Tice left yesterday for Crystal Springs, where 1t is hoped that MT. Tice, who has been i'll, will be benefited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11

PERSONAL MENTION

Mr. and Mrs. P, G. Bowman left yester- day for Ashevile and Hendersonville, N. c.
 Mr. ands Mrs. Eugene Brown have re-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-06-03
Rate Of Sped

Sec. z. Sub. 4. Rate Of Speed
No person shall operate a motor We
hicle upon "a public highway at a rate
Of speed greater tnan is reasonable and
proper. having regard to the traffic and
use OF the highway. Or so as TO endan
ger the life or limb of any person or
the safety Of any property and shall
not In any event while upon any nigh
way run at a higher rate OF speed thar
twenty-five miles an hour, and within
the corporate limits Of all cities and
villages the rate Of speed shall not be
greater than ten miles an hour in the
business portion OF any such city or
village, or not greater tran fifteen
miles an hour In all other portions
thereof, subject. however, to the other
provisions of this act. Upon approach
ing an intersecting highway, a bridge,
dan. sharp curve. or steep descent, and
also In traversing such intersecting
highway, bridge, dam, curve or descent
a person operating a motor vehicle shall
have it under control and operate il at
such speed as Is reasonable and proper
having regard to the traffic tnen on
such highway and the safety Of the
public.
sub. 3 Upon approaching a person
walking Ia the roadway Of q public
highway. or a horse or horses, or other
draft animals, being ridden. led Or
driven thereon, a person operating q
J motor vehicle shall slow down 20 2
speed not exceeding ten miles a. hour
and give reasonable warning Of it'
approach, and use every reasonable pre-.
. caution TO induce the safety OF such
4 person or animal. and In case Of a horse
E or horses or other draft animals, e
prevent frightening the same.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-06-03
Appraisal viii Start at Once

AS soon as be can appoint his assis
tants, James Finlay the New York
mining expert who arrived in Lansing
last week Friday morning for q conter-
ence with the state tax comm ission be-.
fore beginning the reappraisal OF the
state s mineral wealth, win start ac-
tive operations.
Engineer Fiulay stated that the APP
praisal will begin simultaneously "a
mong the coal. iron, copper and salt
mines. gypsum beds, cement plants and
stone uuarits. The permanent head
quarters may be located in Lansing ri.
though this has not been decided.
Mir. Fiulay says that ne realizes toe
enormity " the undertaking, but is
confident tia. he will be able % com.
plete the task before the third Monday
of August
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-06-03
To Camp al Port Huron

AS a result of the meeting Of the
state military board in Port Huron last
week Thursday, Gen. Perley l. Abbey
has announced that il was unanimous
IL decided to hold the next annual en-
campment Of the Michigan National
Guard in Port Huron.
The site selected is at the south end
Of the city and is known as the Avery
farm, which runs to the St. Clair river
and back into the township Of Port
Huron The location is a beautiful one
and the members of the state board
were delighted with il.
Every advantage is offered by the
city OF Port Huron. The railroad and
steamboat facilities for reaching the
camp are excellent and the Of
the board hope TO have the finest camp
ia the history Of the Michigan Nation /.
al Guard IL is planned TO have the
site known as Boards Hills, 10 the west
OF the city for a big maneuyer ground
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-06-03
Independents Dig Most Ore

The investigation into the working
OF the United States Steel corporation
by a special committee Of the house,
Of which Representative II DIN Young
OF this district, Is a member, IL bring
ing out some data as TO the relative
output Of iron ore by the Steel corpora
tion and the independents that is sur
prising those who had thought the trust
exceeded the independents at least 2 to
/ in output. The following figures
have been prepared and have been de-
livered to the committee by Represen-
tative Young.
During 1910 the total output Of iron
ore In the northern ranges was A., $40,
606 tons, OF which the steel corporation
through its iron mining company
known as the oliver Iron Mining com
pany, took out 20, s91, IA ons AS against
81, 654. 4B2 tons by the independents,
OF the total taken out by independents,
the NJ. a. Hanna company led with
- To- us sNklAF tllAf 1lNNEAhhAA I'm Nb%1
pany took out 3.077. o57 tons Oglebay,
Norton & Co.. t,t91, 57e Corrigan a.
Mckinney, 2. 226, $40 ;pickands, MatLer
a.. Co, 3, roc, ois n, G. Pollock, L.
so. ia tons. and the balance of the in
dependent outputs was mined by small
Ter companies.
The question has been asked at the
hearing, us the supply II iron ore
diminishing In answer it is said
In the early htties the first ore sent
ont was six barrels from the Marquette
range. Since then every year has seen
increasing supply going ont aud now
after nearly 90 years there ig NOR ore
in sight than there waa when the first
six barrels were taken ont New fields
are ever being found and there are ab
solutcly no signs OF the supply necom
ing exhausted