davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
Dolly Discovers c Brand Ne7u Fad
Brought Her Notice By One Who Declares That Is Guar anteed to Keep Alive the Spirit and Joys of YouthMade the Discovery When She Was School Girl and the Happy Clothes Idea Has Remained With
 Her Ever Since
By DOLLY DALRYMPLR.

'The Greeks believed that before them, V said Nancy reminiscently. Wasn't there a story about an ancient warrior whose belt was stolen and it dragged the enemy who put it on beneath the chariot wheels and crushed him to death?' Fl
 "The Indians.' I remarked, "are very supersttious about that sort of thing, be- cause they believe that the courage of a vanquished foe passes into themselves more especially if they can get some thing which that one has worn, so maybe there Is something in your theory after all about happy clothes.
 '1t's brought a lot of happiness my way" said Nancy; sometimes I unpack my little old collection and put on the old faded yellow gown that my room mate used to wear, and was so happy in, and I can fancy that I am right in her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
DAMROSCH'S VIEWS ON nj MUSIC FOR BUSINESS MEN

|tl Apropos of subjects aesthetic, MT. Wal f&er Damrosch of the New York Symphony orchestra, who is such a favorite in Bir- musical cult, in a Town and |c3Country interview, this week, expressed |t&a deep sympathy for the American busi- |hIness man who has no time for music. His views are especially interesting here at |c} the moment because of the appearance of |c&Frederick Gunster, the New York tenor, |t lwho is to sing next month with Frank |99,4Damrosch, by the way, at the Jefferson Cfheatre Saturday afternoon. .t is expect ! ,&d that number of men will attend the |iraconcert and judging from their attendance |Sfat recent affairs they will do so. One |t Han possibly not say that there is t thgreater love of music than ever among business men, but certain it |Ffs that they are giving more of their F 9ime than ever to its indulgence At E,,Fandom, one might mention among its ardent devotees MT. Charles A. Calhoun, |hrMr Nathan L. Miller, MT. Sterling |offanier, Mir Hill Ferguson, MT. M. Paul Aas MT. Lee Edwards MT. William r. Oliver Chalfoux, MT. William |BaDns-4 Mr. Julian Dow, MT. Richard F. thpohnston, MT. Edward Castle Wells, who ifnay be found in the audience at any l ,Jnusical attraction of a high order. And fhese are all busy men. |ofi But to quote MT. Damrosch on the hfAmerican man
 f1 "The American man." he says, "has i ttkenerally held aloof from the musical de- td elopment. He looks on music as some- 9hing foreign; as an accomplishment, cfvhich his wife and daughters can &C., hdhuire, or buy, if they want it, but too eff cannate for his sons; and as for himself, khyhy, of course. he has no time for any, |wshing of that kind. Owing to the constant pressure of competition in business, the perpetual harping on the one idea of bus- l {1ess, the desire for wealth, and the fever Infsh anxiety to develop the resources of ha his country, he has gradually become hat dreadful modern product, The Tired lA American Business Man.
 h \ If you should wander through the resi- A Pential quarters of this city, you will see e etfows and rows of nice, respectable, often Sbalatial looking houses, which repeat themselves on dozens and dozens of h4streets, and you wonder who lives in Fqhem. The inmates do not seem to figure t,largely in the social life of the city; they pre not seen much at the opera or at con hiferts, and yet they must be well to do, Enifcr real estate is valuable and rents are tshgh. These houses are comfortably, per- prSlaps even luxuriously furnished, but there |wts something curiously silent about them. Eafrhey are like a forest without singing !, birds, melancholy and lifeless. In these
  3atnly to be used either for the mechanical \ lknd predigested paper rolls of the pi- II slnola, or for some vulgar or platitudinous " &ong of the day, which clad in gaudy red II tovers has been brought home by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

"Of course I have a fad said Nancy the other day, "and it isn't New Year fad, either, but one nearly as old as I am.''
 And what might it happen to be?" asked.
 T collect happy clothes,' said this pretty woman enthusiastically. And don't get happy clothes mixed up with glad rags, please. They are not even related to each other''
 She was the sort of woman you would instinctively know had enthusiasms and interests enough to keep her young, no matter how old she gets to be-
 When she explained her hobby I could not keep from wondering just how much it had meant to her. Maybe more than you or I think, for she plainly declares that she has her collection of happy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
Aged Men Fight

Oregon City. Ore, January 5-Hiram Bebee, aged S7 years, is dead and his SO- year-old brother, Nelson, is in jail here badly hurt and resting under a charge of murder in connection with Hiram's death as result of fight which occurred late last night at the home of the aged bach elors, two miles east of here.
 According to Nelsons story he went to Oregon City yesterday to collect his quarterly pension. When he returned home and entered the house Hiram with an axe in his hand met him and began to strike at him. Nelson says he picked up club and defended himself, striking his brother several times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
NEWS OF THE DAY l IN SOCIETY WORLD Some Interesting Points as to 2 Art and Music NOTES HERE AND THERE Walter Dnmrosch's Clever Ideas as to
 the American Man and Music-So- cia1 Happening of Yesterday.
 Interesting Topics
NOTES HERE AND THERE
BY MYRTLE MILES

sThe pictures displayed by the Birming- ham Art club this week at the Hotel Hill- man are giving pleasure to scores of peo- ! pie, and are the subject of much in- teresting comment among art lovers. The absence of a local art gallery is to be [ deplored, but in its stead those who enjoy the greatest of modern achieve fnents, be they what they may, are ready to take advantage of the pleasure this ! exhibition offers. Taken as a whole, 1t } Is excellent, and the most capable of local critics have stamped it with their E Approval Students frequent the exhibi- ton rooms, which are open from 10 in I the morning until 6 o'clock in the after noon, and usually spend the greater part s of visit in the study of some chosen fpainting. Miss Kate Rabitte, who is an ardent art lover, but does not claim to
 Be an artist sat yesterday before small 5painting of Guignard's, called Returning Iof the Flock-Winter Just a flock of sheep, 1t was, going home at sunset. frosy glow suffused the entire painting, (which was excellently treated. Miss
 Rabitte remarked: q do not like to fit from picture to picture. I get nothing Ifrom that, so I have placed my chair where I could get a good light, and have Isat here for some time studying this paint ling. The others that especially appeal Ito me I shall examine in the same way' Mrs John Wallace Luke, the miniature painter was especially impressed with hsome water colors which she said were different in treatment from any she had
 lever seen. There was charming one, l"The Cavalier" by de Costa of Milan. S"The Eavesdropper," by Campi, another 1Mianese painter, was another water hcoor which elicited admiration from a 3Sroup of visitors.
 A famous painting shown in the col Election is "The Dispossessed," reproduce ftions of which have been seen in Current {Iiterature. It is an immense canvas and kthe soft blues and richer browns and ycrimsons that appear in the representa- 9uon are lovely. It tells an eloquent story 4of poverty and dire distress among the n1talian peasantry A motley throng watches with varying expression the evic- 8tion of a family of tenants, whose pitt tful belongings are in the hands of the 4obdurate crew sent to cast them out
 l, An artist who examined the painting sloommented upon its unusually pleasing I{harmony of detail.'
 There are new beauties to be discov-
 bred constantly in the collection, and it us only to be regretted that it will re-
 main here such short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
MRS. l.. B. LUND
 HOSTESS FOR GUEST

One of the pleasant informalities of the week was a bridge party given by Mrs. l.. B. Lund in compliment to her house guest, Mrs. F. w. Lund of Louisville. Her guests included 12 friends who en- joyed together several interesting bridge games and afterward a dainty luncheon. The hostess welcomed her guests wearing a becoming lavendar afternoon costume, and her honoree was attired for the oc- casion in black lace made over white, which with her prematurely white hair gave her a most distinguished appear ance. The prizes included a real lace jabot for the games and box of candy as the consolation. The guests were Mrs. Clarence Pearson, Mrs. Ryall, Mrs. Gel z(r, Mrs. c. H. Chaser. Mrs. E. R. Stew art, Miss Ruth Haynes, Mrs. c. V. Up- church. Mrs. Frank Snedecor, Mrs. Gra- ham and Mrs. Sherman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
FIRE ROUTES BOYS
 OUT INTO THE COLD

Granby, Quebec. January 5.-With the temperature % degrees below zero, 40' students in St. Joseph's college. Ro- man Catholic institution, were routed from their beds early this morning by ai fire which completely destroyed the main, building of the college. One of the teach CTS, a Christian brother, jumped from third-story window and was fatally in- jured. It is feared that other casualties will be revealed by an examination of the ruins. as several students are report ed missing.
 Those who escaped were rescued only with the greatest difficulty, and all of them suffered severely from cold and exposure. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
Protest Demerit sy.tem

New Orleans. January 5.-Declaring that the new demerit system recently insti- tuted by the postal department at-Wash ington gives room for grave injustices on the part of officials, deputation of clerks from New Orleans will go to Washington next Saturday night to pro- test against the system.
 Great secrecy is being maintained by the. clerks as to what internal trouble has led to the decision to protest by trip to Washington, but it is said that other clerks from over Louisiana will also sup port the New Orleans contingent in it's protest against the demerit system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

as MT Damrosch points out, there is, un- fortunately, very little of this form of entertainment to be found in our country. He draws a charming picture of the home into which this concert is intro duced, perhaps once week, with three or four first-class musicians as the per- formers, and the little audience of home pletes his description of the concert thus:
 Then the musicians tune their instru- ments and Beethoven trio begins. The T. B. M. sits hunched up in an armchair
 at first a little uneasy at what he has been let In for. What has he to do with classical music? That is something for women. He is business man, and he, sir. is developing the country. But gradu- ally as the lovely adagio begins, his senses as we'll as his muscles begin to re-
 lax. After all, it is nice to have his fam fly together. He sees them so little. He looks at the piano and there sits his boy Jack next to the performer, for whom he is eagerly turning pages. He can not follow the notes readily, but with boys cleverness he watches the face of the performer at the critical places, and at his agitated nod, over goes the page.
 "On the other side of the room sits the daughter, looking so sweet and happy, and so she ought, as she has the best young man devotedly at her side. W
 And then the T. B. M. looks at his wife. Yes, her hair has grown a little gray but her face? It's easily the most beautiful in the room, even more beauti- full than when he first courted her And then the music of the adagio, and his own musings seem to become one. How sweet it all is! (And how far removed from bills of lading, the development of the country, etc., etc. Let the country wait little while). And as his eyelids close and perhaps for few minutes only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
KiIl. Hlm.eIf With L..d Pin.

Osceola, Ark, January 5.-Presumably insane for the time. J. B. Miller, a me- chanic. beat himself over the head with piece of lead pipe and a heavy wrench yesterday until he fell unconscious Physicians say he has only slim chance for recovery. Miller came to Osceola from Memphis, but declared his home was in Johnstown, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
BOX PARTY FOR
 MISS GEORGIA SAEFOLD

Miss Georgia Saffold of Montgomery is receiving much charming attention in this city. Last evening MT. John Kim ball paid her a pretty compliment in giv- ing a box party in her honor at the Shubert theatre. At the conclusion of the play dinner of elaborate appoint ments was served to the party at the Southern club. Those who enjoyed MT. Kimball's pleasant hospitality were Miss Saffold and her hostess, Miss Mary George Cruikshank, Miss Fannie Dunn and Miss Sadie Gillespy; MT. David Rob- erts, Mir. William Dunn and MT. Henry Seibels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
Jap Teacher Disliked

Honolulu, January 5.-An advertisement was published in local paper by J.. Lightfoot, an attorney, yesterday, calling on citizens to hold mass meeting to protest against the employment in the Central Grammar school hs-e of Miss Toket Miamoto, Japanese. When the advertisement was read by Miss Miamoto she immediately resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
MIR. AND MRS. F. H. LEVI
 INTRODUCE THEIR DAUGHTER

Another attractive "bud' was added to the already lovely garland when Miss Erma Levi was introduced into the debutante set at a reception at the Phoenix club. Her parents, Mir. and Mrs. E. H. Levi, were host and hostess at the reception which was one of the most brilliant private affairs ever given in the hospitable club home of Jewish society. The decorations were in admirable taste. Twining the ball room, which Is one of the prettiest in the city, were festoons of wood land and southern smilax, and In the reception rooms and library were clus- ters of winter flowers.
 The dining room was especially lovs- ly with its brilliant colors and glow ing lights. Tiny incandescents shone in the hearts of crimson poppies, which made the central decoration of the table and were apparent again in the garlands of illuminated blossoms suspended from the ceiling. Japanese lanterns and parasols gave much to the picturesque beauty of the scene.
 Mrs. Levi welcomed her guests wear
 
 with gold garnitures to which a cor sage cluster of violets added a charm ing touch. Standing in line with her were Miss Irma Levi, the fair honoree,S wearing white, satin garnitured with crystals and edges with white fur, and with an enormous bouquet of roses and valley lilies, and Miss Con- stance Plaut of Cincinnati, who wore Nile green satin yelled with white chiffon and starred with crystal. Miss Plaut shared the honors of the event with Miss Levi. She also carried roses, large bouquet of white ones adding to the attractiveness of her toilette. Miss Alice Levi also received, wearing a rose messaline evening costume and carrying white roses. Mrs. Lillie Frost was one of the handsomest women in the receiving party. Her costume was ashes of roses chiffon garnitured with marabout There were a number ot other attractive women at the club The event was one of the most en- joyable of the winter and will be long remembered by those who accepted MT. and Mrs. Lewis charming hospital ity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
RESI- AND HEALTH TO MQ1HER AND CHILD.

MRs WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been dOTHERs for their CHILDREN WHILE tEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II ,OOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and s the best remedy for DIARRHQsA. It is ab- solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. rwenty-6ve cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
MISS MABELLE COSBY
 SENDS OUT INVITATIONS

The following invitations have been sent out to the girls in the younger set and few young matrons:
 Miss Cosby will be at home on Tues- day, January 10, from until 5 o'clock. to meet Miss King"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
OCCUPANTS OF BOX
 AT GUNSTER RECITAL

There has been a great demand for boxes at the Jefferson theatre Satur- day afternoon when Frederick Gunster will sing in concert under the aus pices of the Music Study club. There were calls yesterday for several boxes and the committee which had thom in charge was unable to supply them. The concern promises to be one of the most popular affairs that the club has ever given, and the audience to be com posed of the discriminating musical coterie. Mrs. Edward Devereux Smith will have one of the lower boxes and with her will be Mrs. Hoadley, Mrs Ravens, Mrs. J. A. Levert, Mrs. John Caldwell, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Sr., and Mrs Smith, Mrs. E. M. Tutwier will occupy the box next to her. Mrs. uTtwiler's guests are to be Capt. and Mrs w. H. Graves, MT. and Mrs. Fred erick Gunster, MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison
 Mrs. Flournoy Rivers has invited q party in compliment to her guest, Miss Dunbar Avirett. With them will be Miss Emily Moriis, Miss Ruth Julien, MISS GlauyS EnSlen, MISS Mdy FOX anu Miss Elizabeth Dearborn.
 Mrs. A. G. Smith and Mrs. J. T. Stokely will be in one of the lower boxes and will have with them Miss Kate Hopkins and MT. Sidney Smith.
 Mrs. Mark B. Lewis has taken one of the upper boxes and will have with her Miss Georgia Saffold of Montgom- cry. Miss Mary George Cruikshank MT. Henry Seibels and Mrs. John Kim ball.
 There will also be a. number of other interesting people in the upper boxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

were worn out and discarded. I wouldn't take anything that wasn't entirely worn out, because if it wasn't, I'd know that the person hadn't loved it and hadn't worn it often and had good times in it."
 "I recall that the Japanese think that our belongings are more alive than we know-that they are sentient with per- sonalities," I suggested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
NOTES AND PERSONALS

NOIES AND PEhSONALS
 Miss Helen Janette left this week for Columbus, O., where she will spend the remainder of the winter in the study of voice. In the autumn she plans to go to New York city and continue her studies with the ultimate view of entering upon concert work. She Is prominently con- nected in Columbus, and will be with rel atives while in that city. Miss Janette Is clever girl and a talented one. Her friends have every hope of her suc- cess
 MT. Chester Orcutt the son of MT. and Mrs. M. D. Orcutt, is seriously i'll at their home with pneumonia. He Is very popular in the school set, and his friends will deeply regret to know of his ill., ness.
 Mrs. Charles Lynch spent the holidays in Atlanta with relatives
 Miss Annie Agee of Selma was an at tractive visitor to Birmingham during the holiday season, which she passed with relatives.
 Dr. L. r. Luckie has returned from Louisville, where he attended the Phi Chi Medical convention.
 Mir. and Mrs. William R. Lathrop have returned from their bridal trip, and are at home for a few days with MT. and Mrs. c. F. Orr. They will be with Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Clitherill Birch for the remainder of the winter.
 Dr. and Mrs. A. w. Hit and Miss Elise Hit of San Francisco. Mrs. A. V. Tot len of Louisville and Mrs. w. B. Morri- son of Savannah are in the city for the Ds Ovies-Hitt wedding.
 MT and Mrs. Harris Moore, after spending the holidays with their cousin. Mrs. T. M. Goodman, returned to their home, Monroe, N. C., Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Broda of 2312 Ave- nue E, Ensley, entertained at lotto in honor of their tenth wedding anniversary. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns, palms, etc., the color scheme throughout being red and green. After the game the party adjourned to the din- ing room, which was also decorated in con was served, also following the color scheme. Mrs. Dodge won the visitors prize, a set of gold enameled beauty pines; Mrs. Keller the club prize, gold enameled bar pin; Mrs. Mattson won the booby prize, a Japanese pin tray. The whole affair was one of pleasure, de- light, and full of surprises to those who participated. Before leaving the guests were presented with her carnations and ferns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
SOME IMPORTANT
 EVENTS OE TO-DAY

Chapter No. ? of the Boys club will meet at Il o'clock in the clubrooms The annual election of officers will oc- cur and full attendance is desired. < A special evangelistic meeting of the w. c. T. U. will be held at 3 o'clock at the First Methodist church. Mrs. John White and Mrs. c. R. Johnson will be in charge.
 The Woman's club of Woodlawn has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
Mere Wishing Never Brings success

To make a success in the cure of Kidney, Bladder or Rheumatic trouble take Halls Texas Wonder. It gives quick and permanent relief. Write for testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall. 2926 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
DE OVIES-HITT

CARDS ARE OUT
 The following invitations have been sent out:
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Hodges Hit will give in marriage their daughter, Sidney Irene, to MT. Stanley Gonville de Ovies on the evening of Wednesday, January IS, 1911, at S:SO o'clock, St. Andrews Episcopal church, Birmingham. IT. honor of your presence is requested"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

you,' said Nancy, as she put on her bon net preparatory to leaving. "and that IS the collector of happy clothes must pass them on. If girl has a frock that has brought her happiness she must give 1t to someone else, so that it will bring them happiness. For the secret of hap piness, you know, is not to let it stop"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
CAP MAY BELONG
 TO LOST AVIATOR

Brussels, Belgium, January 5.-The Aero club today received a dispatch from the president of the Aero club stat ing that an aviator's cap and glasses, probably those worn by Cecil trace. sup posed to have been lost in the North sea- had been picked up at sea, off Maria kerke, on the Belgian coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

changed its day of meeting from Tues day to Friday, and will meet today at 10 o'clock at the Woodlawn library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

The Review club will meet with Mrs. l.. V. Cowan, 24S0 North Thirty-fifth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

Cecil Grace, an American and member of the Royal Aero Club of England, dis appeared in the fog over the North sea on December 22 while attempting return flight from Calais, France, to Dover, England. No clew to his fate had re- suited from a diligent search, after he was seen taking a northeasterly direction out of the course which would have taken him to the English shore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

he mods Into dreamland. shall we blame him?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

The Study circle will meet this after noon with Miss Virginia Hidden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06

The Wentworth club will meet at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. I. D. Steele, AIS Eigh- teenth street.