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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
MILE. RENE
 RETURNS TO PARIS

The friends of Mile Marguerite Rene, especially in the musical set, will be sur prised to learn of her sudden departure for Europe. She left this city March 10 for the east, having been engaged for a weeks concert tour, but on her ar rival in New York city found a cable gram awaiting her which informed her of her fathers illness and called her to Paris. A letter was received here yes lerday from Mile. Rene, sent while in mid ocean and explaining her sudden decision to depart for home. She says in this let ter: q am on the 'Kaiserin Victoria, a splendid steamer. The weather is Just fine and as I am six days already on sea, there is nothing to be seen but water and sky. We hope to see land tomorrow. Have had very safe trip. l have met on the steamer Ernest Possart, the great German actor, who has been in America to give few performances.
 Mlle Renes return to America is un- certain and will be only decided by her fathers condition. Her address Is Maison Bing Freres, Rue St. Sebastian 42, Paris, France.
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have responded very promptly to the call,
 and 1t is very necessary that those who
 haven't done so should give the matter their attention at once"
 twill the ball be as elaborate as to
 music, decorations and refreshments as
 formerly?" inquired.
 Tt is our idea this year." was the an-
 swer, "to make simplicity the keynote of the situation. Birmingham society attends
 so many beautiful private entertainments and such handsome ones during the sea- son that simplicity will really make an appeal that elaborate arrangements
 wouldn't We will have good music and
 pretty decorations the latter in the
 hands of Mrs. Bruce Brewer, whose
 artistic and beautiful taste is an assur- ance that this part of the entertainment will be properly cared for. Mrs. w. B.
 Leedy, Jr., will have charge of the spe- cial features of the ball, and in that
 selection we are very fortunate also.' Ut is really an inspiration to talk with you" I suggested to Mrs. Davis, about the ball and your enthusiasm is quite
 contagious"
 q have gone into the affair with my whole heart" she replied, "because the cause appeals to me very sincerely. I have been i'll a great deal in my life and l know exactly what 1t means to have the best of attention and the services of a good trained nurse dur ing a protracted illness, and my heart goes <out to those who are not in po- sition to afford the services that are required under such circumstances. The District Nurses association is, in my opinion, one of the best institutions of charity that Birmin gham supports and the appeal which is made only once dur ing the year to the public to assist in I-its maintenance. 1t seems to me would interest everyone Many people who cannot afford to buy the tickets at the price named for the ball could slip a tiny bit of a donation into an envelope
 and send it to us. and help us a great deal dollar might save the life of some poor sufferer-for 1t would mean medicine nourishment, and care for the services of a nurse. to some one who otherwise couldn't afford it." And right here. let me say" I in- terrupted. that one of the most ap.
 preciated and one of the kindest things
 that has ever been done in connection
 with the many donations, large or
 small. that have been made to the District Nurses association was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08

The charity ball has como to be looked upon as an institution in Birmingham so- ciety, which 1t is. indeed, and each year the event Is anticipated as fitting in- troduction to the Easter festivities.
 Made famous by the superb and excel lent leadership of Mrs. Henry Bramlette Gray several seasons ago, the charity ball has assumed prestige that few other entertainments for charity have ever attained in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Gray's popularity and prominence and the great success she made of the premiere set a worthy example which has been followed each year by such charming leader as Mrs. Thomas Green Bush and Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, each in turn adding new laurels to their crown as women of charm and distinction and undoubted leadership.
 This season the leadership has been again worthily bestowed, Mrs. Charles G, Davis having been selected as chairman, and no better selection could have been made. Mrs. Davis is one of the most charming and affable of the many. prom inent young matrons in Birmingham so- ciety and since her acceptance of the duties incumbent upon the position she has given her whole time and attention to the fulflment of them in order to make the occasion a great success.
 Mrs. Davis has youth popularity and a large following to her credit, and with such charming requisites her triumph is assured
 When asked her to tell me something of her plans few days ago for the ball she laughingly said:
 There is so much that I want the public to know about the ball, and yet there are so many features that we are keeping in reserve as d surprise. You see we must have some novelty, else the tal wouldn't be complete. And really think we have chosen some novelties for the ball this season that will be very effective"
 Are the prospects for large attend ance encouraging?' I asked
 ''rhat depends entirely upon the CO., operation of the patronesses. said Mrs Davis When patroness allows her name to be used for the ball 1t signifies that she will do all in her power to assist In making 1t a success. A great many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Will Carefully Guard Jury

Washington, ApG. That the govern ment intends to surround the jury which will try the bath tub trust case at De- troit next montfi with every safeguard and protection was made plain by the department of Justice today The date of the trial has been set for May 15. It was the governments intention to proceed to trial this week. Special agents of the de- partment Of justice will be in Detroit from the time the venire of jurymen is drawn until the trial is finished Officials of the department are determined there shall be no charge of undue influence or of a jury fixing connected with the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
BLACKMON BILL AIDS FARM DEMONSTRATION

Washington, April 7.-(Special.) )- Representative Blackmon of Alabama today introduced a bill which will be of great interest to those sections Of the south where the department of agriculture has been carrying farm demonstration work in connection with the railroads. His bill amends the Hep turn railroad act so as to allow the department of agriculture officials en- gagged in demonstra ations to accept passes on railroads. The railroad fare is a considerable item to the govern ment and If it could be saved the work of demonstration would be greatly ex- tended.
 The bill has been referred to the committee interstate and foreign commerce. It will be taken up by the committee at the next session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
NEWSOF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD A Dance in Compliment to
 Mir. late of Kentucky SOME NID-LENT GOSSIP Events Pinned for Brides Elect. Mile. Rent Returns to Paris-An- nouncenents-Other Topics otSocial Interest
SOME NID-LENT GOSSIP
Nv MYRTLE MILES

To those rho love a canter through
 the woods tese glorious spring days recent riding party arranged for Miss Helen Taft yll prove a coveted pleas ure Evelyn ritzhugh in letter to the
 Chattanooga Jews tells of this and other
 pleasant pastmes enjoyed by Washing tons riding lult.
 "Washingto has the riding habit" she says. "in moe ways than one-and now
 that dancingiis taoooed for the nouce' society Is putting its horses through their paces. insteai of treading the measures itself With Ill the brilliance and verve imaginable tlf newest playhouse of the ultra-fashionbles and it's formal open ing. honored By the presence of the first skimmings of Washington society. The Riding club great lot or run. Ihe
 President is member, and so is Miss
 Helen. and jo Is everybody else who
 moves in thf social orbit. some of the
 cabinet and the diplomats and all that family. Thefair Helen does not confine
 her riding tothe club, however. She has
 recently hada most beautiful cross-coun-
 try ride in ! party of which she was
 the honored guest. The merry party Of
 young people Passed Assistant Surgeon
 Cary T, Gra,son as host, and Mrs. Her bert wadswdth as chaperone, went by
 rail to Baltimore and there took their
 horses and ode through Green Spring
 valley, whers the smart set of Baltimore have their, country club, had luncheon out there and stlln rode back into Baltimore by a cireuitYsAroute, returning to Wash ington by tr A Another celebrity who Is a member oP this riding club is Miss KathdEi41e F1e alHESinS she of the Duke of Ao- ruzzi fan Miss Elkins is very wonder ful rider, can do gil kinds of fancy stunts from the vantags point of horses back and as for handling the ribbons, well, you just have to see her, that's all."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Y. M. c. A. CONVENTION
 MEETS AT JACKSON

Jackson, Miss, April 7.-(Special. 1.-The tri-state convention of the Young Mems Christian association, comprising the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Mis- sissppi, met at the First Baptist church tonight, a good crowd of delegates and others being present Addresses of well come were delivered by Governor Noel for the state and Mayor Crowder for the city.
 The orator of the first meeting was Dr. Bayley of Denver. Col one of the most distinguished workers in the Young Mems Christian association field in the United States.
 The convention holds three days and several distinguished workers are on the programme for addresses, among them five international secretaries.
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graceful and generous act on the part
 of MT. Joseph II. Hoadley of New York
 president of the Alabama Consolida ted
 Coal and Iron company, some three
 or four years ago. when he, by his
 magnanimity. saved the situation from
 an absolute coollapse. At that time
 the association was almost totally de- void of funds. if you remember, when
 this public spirited and kind hearted man came to the rescue with a dona- tion which was sufficient to maintain the visiting nurse for an entire year. It was only another instance of MT. Hoadley's friendlness to Birmin gham, this time from an entirely new view point. for it showed that not only commercially is he friend to the dis trict and one of the greatest factors in it's upbuilding, but that his great, big, loyal heart responds equally as cordially in advancing Birmingham in every way. whether 1t be simple char tty or a huge deal involving millions of dollars to It's credit.'
 MT. Hoadley's generosity has been greatly appreciated" replied Mrs. Da- wis, ~.and if others would only follow his example the District Nurses asso- citation would soon be on a firm founda.- tion."
 "The work has been extended by the association very largely in the last year, I understand" was a suggestion that occurred to me.
 Tt has been widely extended" said Mrs. Davis. land for that very reason
 more funds are needed than ever be- fore. I sincerely hope that not only my patronesses will lend their aid to our efforts to make the Charity Ball great success this year, but that ev- cry man. woman and child in Bir-
 mingham will do the same thing, and I
 believe they will, for there is nothing that is worthier and more necessary to the welfare of this community than
 the liberal support of the District Nurses association"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Bryan Not Applauded

Little Rock. Ark, April 7.-For the first time since 1896 the name of William J. Bryan failed to cause applause in the state capitol here, when Governor Don- aghey today transmitted message to the state senate embodying a telegram, in which the Nebraskan urged the rati- fication of the income tax amendment by the Arkansas legislature. The governor differs from Bryan's opinion. The state senate opposes the amendment. The house passed it some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Suffering in Turkey

Boston, April 7-Charcoal fuel now costs IA times it's usual price, hundreds of thousands of sheep having pershed, and the sufferings of the people of central Turkey have been intense, according to the latest reports received from the mis- sion stations of that region by the na- tional Armenia and Indian Relief asso- citation. Advices from missionaries re- port the most severe winter in the re- membrance of the natives and indicate that the situation is daily growing more critical. The relief association is ca bling relief contributions whenever re- ceived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Stock Man Goes Mad

St. Paul, Minn., April IA news dis patch from Billings, Mont, says: Cliff
 Root an old-time stockman, today mur- dered his father-in-law, F. A. Rehher,
 his stepson, James Bridges, Mrs. Thomp-
 son, a neighbor, and his own wife and then killed himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08

at Gravesend, where she was buried. The precise place of sepulture is a matter of dispute among antiquarians, but St. Georges church claims the honor, and it's parish registry contains the following en- try: 'Rebecca Wrothe, Wyff of Thomas Wrothe, gent, Virginia lady borne, here was buried in ye Chauncell.' "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
MRS. NED M'DAVID TO EN-
 PERTAIN FOR MISS GILLESPY

One of the events planned in com13
 ment to Miss Sadie Gillespy is oufret supper to be given by MT. and Mrs. Ned
 Richardson McDavid at their home In
 Graymont few evenings before the we'd ding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
DESCENDANTS OF POCAHONTAs

At Gravesend. England, says Mont gomery exchange, is to be found the grave of Pocahontas, who was the ances- tress of so many Americans, among them some of the most distinguished families. Beautiful ''Tab" Boiling of Virginia, wife of Gen. "Runy" Lee, one of the sons of Gen. Robert E. Lee, is descended from this Indian princess, as are Judge Thomas G. Jones of this city, and Mrs. Ned Mo- David of Birmingham. These are only a few well-known representatives. There are many others. The London Chronicle says:
 "Gravesend should prove of more than common interest to any of our American sailor visitors who happen to possess his- torical sense. For its parish church is believed to contain the remains of the beautiful and ill-fated American Princess Pocahontas. On her visit to England yn 1916 she was accorded a most hospitable reception Unfortunately, however, she contracted smallpox, and died on her way back to Virginia. She was brought ashore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
MISS AGNES TERRELL TO BE
 HOSTESS TO BRIDES-ELECT

In compliment to Miss Sade Gillespy and to Miss Lillian Moore, two of the post Lenten brides-elect, Miss Agnes Terrell will give a bridge buffet luncheon on Easter Monday, April r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
VILLAR FEN ROUTE
 TO CHIHUAHUA

Laredo, Tex, Apri 7.-Information reached thi scity today that Gen. Lauro villar who is aboard an armored train en route for Chihuahua, passed point some distance south of Saltllo last night.
 Shortly after passing a revolutionary band numbering 400 stopped a freight train in the belief that it carried federal troops, but upon finding no troops aboard permitted 1t to proceed.
 No attempt was made to interfere with the freight carried or molest the crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08

The Guy Carlton Lee lecture given un- ger the auspices of the Pelham chapter U. D. C., will be an interesting event of the afternoon, taking place at Friars hall, Five Points. Dr. Lee IS decldeoly a fayorite lecturer in Birmingham. Pei ham chapter has given evidence of its
 members appreciation in bringing him to the city the second season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Spaghetti Better Than in Rome

The chefs of Italy are famed the world over for delicious blend which they make with spaghetti.
 Many a traveller has wished he could find an equal dish in America.
 Now America has it-a better spa ghetti than ever was served in Rome. Our chefs spent two years in perfect ing the recipe. There are IT ingre- dients used in it, each the best of it's kind.
 The wonder lies in the harmony of taste-in the unmatched flavor. Mo- where in the world do they serve better spaghetti than you can now serve on your4able.
 We use to make it:
 Durum wheat spaghetti.
 Herkimer County full cream cheese.
 Best creamery butter.
 The same superlative tomato sauce
 we use in Van Camps Pork & Beans. The dish comes ready.cooked. You have simply to heat it.
 The product is new but the demand is phenomenal. We have never made anything which SO many people seemed to like so we'll.
 You'll like it, too. You'll be glad that we make it.
 And it costs you less than to make it yourself if you had the recipe.
 Order few cans now. Company E''isssiA'd issi Indianapolis, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Kings Daughters Easter egg hunt will occur this morning at lo;5o CLOCK with Mrs. J. F. Graham, 1905 South Twen- tv-frst street Everyone is invited.
 
 One of the pleasant events or the day will be the bridge party which Mrs. M. D. Orcutt is to give at 2:SO o'clock in com- .pliment to Miss Lillian Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
MRS. CHARLES G. DAVIS CHATS
 ABOUT THE CHARITY BALL

Event Be the Initial Featuse of Week Festivities Great Interest Manifested In This Seasons FunctionNew and Original Ideas to Be Introduced-The District Nurses Association Work Has Been Extended
 and More Funds Are Needed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-07
Moorhead Department
BLANCHARD IS GAINED
Masonic Brethren, Commemorate His
Goth Birthday Anniversary
in Fitting Manner.

A feature OF the meeting Of the Ma
sonic lodge of Moorhead was a promi-
nent exemplification T fraternal def
erence to a brother who has reached
the age when he may be called ven
cradle. During the proceedings Of rails
ing four candidates to the dignity of
Mastership and following a greatly
enjoyed banquet, the venerable j. B.
Blanchard was presented with a hand
some cane to assist him In his pres
ent feeOleness as he has recently pass
ed the Goth anniversary of his birth
day.
No man ever was more believed In a
fraternal circle than is Mr.. Blanchard
in the Moorhead lodge OF Masons. Mr..
Blanchard was made a Mason in 1865.
coming to the Red river valley he was
one of the petitioners for the insti-
tuition of Shiloh lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Fargo. Later he was the moving spirit
In the establishment of a lodge in
Moorhead OF which he was the first
treasurer, an office which he held for
ten years. He was also the first treas
ures of the Fargo lodge. Following
the presentation to himself Mr..
Blanchard presented the lodge with a
framed picture Of himself, the gift be-
ing appropriately received and 1t was
ordered hung over the station Of the
treasurer If there was a happy old
gentleman anywhere last night II was
Brother Blanchard.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-07
IS DRAWINGBIG CROWDS
Savoy Under the New Management Il
Gaining in Popularity-Has a
Fine Bill.

Under the new management the Sa-
voy family theatre is drawing big
crowds. For tomorrow night the big
attraction will be Lindley & Fisher IN
their own original comedy act that is
attracting favoroble press notices
from every town they visit The title
is, Nearly a Business Man. One of the
many press notices reads as follows:
A packed house greeted the new bill
at the Grand last night.
Lindley & Fisher, presenting their
great comedy creation entitled Nearly
a Business Man, are a scream from
start to finish. The laughs come so
fast that 1t is difficult to say whether
it is a laugh every second or one con-
tinuous roar.
Besides the comedy by Lindley &
Fisher there will be the usual high
class moving pictures. Tomorrow
night the Pagan and the Christian, and
Unusual Cooking will be given. The
pictures are without a dull moment
from beginning to end.
Tonight the Juggling Parrots will be
on hand ready TO amaze the crowds
with their spectacular Juggling. Moth
ing seems too much for them to do.
There is not one dull minute in the
entire performance. Tonight the Mer-
ry Widows Hat, comedy picture, and
the Mysterious knight, a beautifully
colored trick film, will be given. The
admission, as usual will be 10 cents
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-07
RroomhalI's Renort.

Liverpool, June THE wheat mar
ket opened with shorts in October ner-
vous, due to less favorable American
crop advices and prices were B to u
higher. Following the opening severe
selling pressure developed and prices
quickly declined q to Il with the un-
deTtone weak. Selling was in the way
Of realizing and fresh speculative SELL
ing induced by the weaker Buenos
Ayres closing, bearish estimate of Ar
gentine acreage and tie heavy worlds
shipments with an increase on pass
age. Pressure was further encourag-
ed by the Bradstreets worlds increase
Of yesterday, generally favorable Eu-
ropean crop advices and the pressure
in off coast cargoes with an absence
on continental demand. At 1880 D. m
the market was weak and " to q
lower than Friday. The corn market
was steady at the opening notwith-
standing the decline in American
Later the market became heavy on the
larger worlds shipments, poor spot
demand and more favorable reports
from American. Stocks of wheat this
week, 100000; corn, 901, 900. These
compare with last weeks wheat, l.
100000; corn, $4,000. Broomnail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-07
CONCORDIA WINNERS
Hagen DosIand Cup Trophy Won by
the chryostrom Literary Society,
Defeating the Perielesians.

In the annual contest for the Hagen
Dosland silver cup trophy for efficiency
in reading. oratory and music within
the circles of the two literary societies
of Concordia college, the Chryostrom
and the Periclesian. the prizes were
awarded to the Chryostroms in a de-
cision which was very close, the win
ners gaining supremacy by only one
point
Each society won three contests in
oratory, defamation and music. Last
year the Periclesians were the winners
so that this year they will have TO
relinquish the custody of the trophy
which viii be held by their opponents
until they are vanquished, This year
the contest was most animated one
and unusual interest was centered
by those in all circles Of the institu-
ton and by the public generally. Atty.
Seth Richardson and Miss Beatrice
Olson, both of Fargo. and Miss Julia
Newton of this city, judged the liter
airy numbers, while p. A. Rudd and
Miss Aslaug Olson of Fargo were
Judges OF the music.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-07
Railroad News
TRAIN ON MOTT
Line JUMPS TRACK

Mandan, N. D.. June IA Northern
Pacific wrecking train on its way to
Lauther to pick up three cars gderailed
there, jumped the track about twelve
miles south of Mandan yesterday
morning, and traffic was delayed six or
seven hours No one was injured.
Five cars left the rails and the
track was torn up for a distance of
more than 100 feet Section crews from
both directions were summoned to as
sist the wrecker in clearing up the
wreck. The Mott train. which was
only few miles behind the wrecker,
was held up until the track was re-
built.
About forty passengers were COM
PEELED to put in most Of the day at
Schmidt To those who have never
been to Schmidt this may not seem 10
be a very serious matter, but 1t is.
Schmidt is the site of what was once
planned to be a town. but which never
materialized and there is not even a
section house there.
In addition to the damage done by
the wind Friday night, the rain caused
several small washouts along the Mott
line. Soft track is blamed for the ac-
cident this morning
At noon the passengers were taken
back to Mandan for dinner and it was
thought the train would be annulled.