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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-12
CAYNOR FOR SHEPARD;
TA|MMANY AGAINST HIM
New York Democrats Lining
Up on Question of De-
peW's Successor.

NEW YORK. January 1.-Two facts in
the United States senatorship fight in this
state have cropped out here. Tammany
Hall and Charles F. Murphy are opposed
to Edward NJ. Shepard of Brooklyn as a
successor to Chauncey NJ. Depew, and
Mayor Gaynor urges his selection.
Mr. Murphy spoke for Tammany and
himself just before departing for AL
bany yesterday; the mayor recorded his
Endorsement of Mr.. Shepard in letter
made public last night.
The mayors letter is addressed to State
Senator Frank NJ. Loomis of Buffalo, and
says:
Lobbyists in Senate.
II regret that l was not at the city
hall when you called to see me- l can
only say that l am heartily in favor Of
the election of Edward M. Shepard as
senator. He stands for everything which
is best in politics. His selection would
bring great credit on the state Of New
York.
During a generation the state of New
York has been represented in the United
States Senate by men who were mere
lobbyists from their youth up, or COR
ruptionists in politics. We now have the
opportunity to set our face against that
VIII we do it? There never was a plain
er case. and If it be evaded the bad eff
feet thereof will long survive
The letter was given out at the
mayors Office without comment. and in
Brooklyn Mr.. Shepard declined to COM
ment either on the mayors Endorsement
or Murphy's opposition.
The Enthusiastically brief interview
with the Tammany leader was obtained
at the Grand Central station. BY his
side at the time stood John H. Nc
Cooey. Patrick McCarrens successor as
the democratic leader of Brooklyn. who
had issued a statement strongly sup
porting Shepard. He repeated his i'm
dorsement directly after the Murphy in
teryiew.
Organization Against Him.
What will be the attitude Of the or
ganization on the senatorial question:"
the Tammany leader was asked.
The organization replied Mr.. Muir
ply. with slow emphasis, lis agains
Shepard. and have to be-"
Does that mean that William F. Shee-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-12

Mrs. May j. Coffman. seventy-six years
old, died Wednesday at McGatheysville.
Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-12
Causes Of Plague
Now Understood

in damp or marshy soils or undrained city
quarters. Its propagation was mainly
through atmospheric infection or personal
contagion-the latter proved most con-
clusively by the fact that the plague.
like cholera was invariably disseminated
from city to city by the great oriental
religious or commercial caravans. The
annual pilgrimage to Mecca was almost
invariably followed by an outbreak of
the plague in some locality en- route.
Consequently these caravans came to be
dubbed plague carriers" The disease
is now limited chiefly to Syria. Egypt.
Anatolia, Turkey. Asiatic Russia and
China.
That the disappearance of the plague
from Europe is due to improved santa
ton and personal hygiene cannot be
doubted Fortunately, there is now lit. e
prospect that the western world Will
ever again be desolated by any such
deadly visitant as the great plague. But
modern scientific study and research con-
corning plague infection prove conclu-
sively that all such disorders are spread
by rats. 1t is an accepted axiom that
where rats go plague will go: Mice and
ground squirrels also may be blamed.
In the case of rats especially 1t Is we'll
known that ships are and have been from
time immemorial infested with these YER
min. The tracks of all the great medieval
epidemics are known to have followed the
then-existing water routes of trade and
ctravcl. Modern experience with the pu-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-12
FUNERAL OF MRS. BUCHANAN
IS HELD on MONDAY
Borrowing Friends Unite In Final Sad
Tribute.

The funeral services Of Mrs. Nancy
H. Buchanan, who passed away on
Saturday morning last, were conducted
at o'clock yesterday afternoon from
her late residence on Jackson street.
Tender and touching were the words
of the Rev. 0. B. Chester, of First
Methodist church, as he paid merited
tribute to this Spartan woman, brave
in every walk of life and fearless in
the shadow of death as we'll. Sympa-
thy for the stricken ones, to whom
she was most dear. was balm indeed
to hearts crushed and broken, and
tenderly the man of God pointed the
way whereby they might follow their
sainted one. A wilderness of rarest
flowers covered the handsome casket
as it was borne away to it's final
resting place in Oakgrove cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-12
Mr.. WILLIAM B. ROEBUCK
is LAID TO REST
Funeral From His Residence
Yesterday

The funeral services of Judge vii
liam B. Roebuck were conducted yes.
on Lee street and largely attended
many friends joining in this sad tri-
butte to one of Amer.cus' venerable
and esteemed citizens, who at the ad-
vanced age of "a years, has gone 10
his reward upon high.
Judge Roebuck passed peacefully
away Sunday night, the end following
a protracted illness.
While in feeble health for some
time-many months in fact-the i'm
mediate cause of demise resulted from
a stroke of paralysis sustained four
weeks ago, and from VIII CHI he grad
TALLY grew weaker until the end
came.
While a resident Of Americas for
a long period of years, Judge Roebuck
was native of Columbia county, Ga.
There, as here, his name was the
synonym of honesty, integrity and
uprightness, and among all he was
respected in the highest. His word
was his bond, and neither was ever
once repudiated.
During the four years of fratricidal
strife, Judge Roebuck battled for the
Southern cross and wore proudly
the bronze emblem of the defeated but
glorious Army of Lee He was also
a past master in Masonry.
The deceased is survived by his
daughters, Mrs. William S. Prather,
Mrs. Fannie R. Hoyt, Misses Clara
and Essie Roebuck and his three sons,
Messrs Frank, John and Oscar Roe
buck; one brother Judge H. A. Roe
buck, of Elberton, Ga, and a sister,
Mary E. Roebuck also survive him.
The funeral service was impressive
throughout, conducted by DR.. Lansing
Burrows, of First Baptist church
The body, accompanied by members of
the stricken family was carried last
right to Harlem, near Augusta, where
it vii! ne laid to rest in the family
cemetery at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Many beautiful floral emblems COW.
cred the handsome casket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-12

The average wife isn't a politician
but she usually is the speaker of the
house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-12

1t takes a smart woman to keep the
rest of her sex guessing all the time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-12

A woman hater is a man who can't
get any of the girls to notice him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-12

Only silly bachelors joke about mar
riage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
FOR MISS NELL REESE

Miss Josie Cole was a gracious hostess yesterday, entertaining party or frlends at bid euchre in honor of her house guest, Miss Nell Reese of Fayette, Tenn.
 In keeping with the season jonquils stood out brightly against the green Of smilax ana other greenery. In the center of the dining table. which was laden with bon-bons, was a large basket filled with jonauils and tied with butterfly bows or tuIle The ices, which were served with dainty salads after the games. wero in ionouil cups, and the score cards, fe How ing the color suggestion, held the nono~ gram of the hostess done in gold
 The prizes were pretty and well chosen. They included pretty hat pin pm cushion, a silver mirror and the consoia- ton trophy. huge bunch of jonquils.
 Among the guests who accepted Miss Coles pretty hospitality were Mrs. '. M. I.athem, Mrs. shannon, Mrs. II. NJ. Bar rett, Mrs A. J. Greffencamp. Mrs. J. Y. Coleman, Mrs. Moses. Mrs. Fall, Mrs Mill Ter. Mrs. Rot t Coffee, Mrs. Reagor' Mrs. Joe Read. Mrs. L. Salter. Mrs. N. P. Gohm. Mrs. w. M. Dennis, Mrs. Win ters, Mrs. w. D. Taylor, Mrs. Robert Mingea. Mrs. J. w. Perkins, Mrs. Louis Carlisle, Mrs. L. k. Markey Mrs. T. r. West, Mrs. J. Duman, Mrs Thomas Louis, Mrs. B. Alden Thompson, Mrs. Hess Thompson. Mrs. J. A. Zinszer Mrs Dan Hogan, Mrs. Geofse hosah, Mis. eeil.,s' Mrs LoVett, Mrs Belkin, Mrs Lillie Mil- lie Mrs. B. Barbour, Mrs Isaac Houser. Mrs Bratton. Mrs. D. Hughes, Mrs. |. tmsenbery, Mrs. J. F. Fletcher, Mrs. Glen Murray. Mrs. Berry Leftwich, Mrs. A. J. Reilly, Mrs. A. Jemison, Mrs. Verfna Moss Mrs l.. Schillinger, Mrs. Cart wright, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Waite, Mrs. Chap Hodges. Mrs. IL. Vance, Miss Julia Lynch, Miss J. Hogan. Miss Lucille Cannon, Miss Lucille rake Miss Jamie Hogan, Miss Lizzie Farley, Miss Nellie Merit, Miss Jennie Hogan Miss Evylin Drake, Miss Amelia Conrudi. Miss Ola Munger, Miss Katura Tender son, Miss Erma DoZier, Miss Edna Mon roe, Miss Sara Well. Miss Maud Battle, Miss Katie Barrett Miss Mattle Buchan- nan, Miss Bessie Williams. Miss Ouida Williams, Miss Eppie Hayes and Miss Eugenia Yancey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
GIVEN IN HONOR
 OF MISS M'CANDLESS

Miss Edna McCandless of Atlanta is one Of the most charming in the little circle of lovely visitors. She has been the cen ter of some delightful hospitality each day of her visit and others are planned until almost the hour of her home-go- ing. Beautiful, clever and possessed as well, of the charm given h'- an unusually fine voice, she has completely captured Birmingham society.
 Today delightful luncheon will be given in her honor, followed by a theatre party this evening and supper at the Southern club with MT. H. c. Siebels as the host. Tomorrow MT. Erslxne Ramsay gives luncheon in her honor at the Southern club and tomorrow evening MT. John Lusk will entertain at dinner for her.
 Friday evening Mir. Erskine Ramsay will extend another hospitality entertain ing for Miss McCandless at Dinner This will be pleasantly followed Saturday evening by dinner party at the Country club with MT. Wilson Brown as the host.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01

who spend two-thirds of the day being groomed. The question that interests me is, how they can get 10 their work at o'clock in the morning fresh and blooming as a rose, and as neat as pin and stay that way all day long-until the shop closes at o'clock"
 T have often wondered about that myself" said l, thinking seriously of the subject.
 There must be some secret that the little shopgirl is keeping back" said the man. that might interest women in gen. erai if she passed it on. If a girl can dress herself. arrange her hair. get her self groomed generally with the two dozen and three rites of the toilette, that I understand a girls morning dress in- wolves, and get to work at s o'clock, shouldn't she be made to tell how 1t is done?"
 made up my mind then and there that I would act upon the suggestion, and so it occurred to me a few days afterward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01

to talk with very pretty little sales woman who stays in one of the big de- partment stores, and who has been a favorite of mine for years. and get her to tell me just how she, as a represen- tative shopglrl, managed always to look so neat and dress so nicely
 She always wears a black frock, plain but well fitting, and made of good ma terial Her black hair gives back sheen of satin Mrs. MultiMllionaire's hair is no better dressed than hers, and I have never seen her that her nails are not inn maculate. She is tall and slender and I have frequently noticed that she wears the best sort of sensible shoes.
 How do you manage it?'' I asked her, after explaining that l was looking for a story.
 First of all" said she laughingly, q observe the motto, Trade in Birming ham, buy everything I wear. and l don't have much, in the shop that I am em- ployed in That of course, is natural take awflIly good care of my things after pay out my good money for them. I keep my shoes polished; a little money goes to the old shoemaker across the street from my home, who keeps them from running down at the heels. l take a great deal of interest in my personal appearance; l manicure my nails 1 sham poo my hair twice a month; I press my clothes at night when I go home, and l am my own seamstress. laundress dor little things, I mean). hairdresser and manicurist.'
 How can you find time to do all these things?' 1 asked.
 "I live with my mother and sister," re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
COMMISSION SETS
 NOTABLE PRINCIPLE:

Washington, February eS-A notable principle was laid down today by the interstate commerce commission, in a decision of the case of the railroad com mission of Iowa against the Illinois Gen. tral railroad and other carriers.
 In brief the commission ruled that the net revenue of carrier often has an undoubted and important bearing upon question of the reasonableness of it's rates, but the fact that they are greater than the returns on ordinary business enterprise is not sufficient in itself to justify a finding that the rates are eX- cessive; the value of the service and otber factors that enter into the con struetion of rates also must be taken into consideration"
 In this case the complainant urged that a thirty cent passenger fare over a bridge between East Dubuque, H.. and Dubuque. Iowa, was excessive and dis criminatory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
Dy DOLLY DALRYEPIA

Not very long ago I was talking to a man about the way Birmingham women dressed and where they bought their clothes.
 "One of the things that impresses me more than anything else in this big town" said he, 'is not so much how the women of fashion disport themselves and how they dress, but how well the shopgirls-the working girls of Birming- hani-dress."
 T have heard the subject remarked be- fore" I suggested
 'Is 1t one of the requisites of shopgrl in Birmingham to be pretty and we'll kowned and well-dressed?" he asked.
 I said 1 hadn't thought of it. but now that he mentioned it, the shopgirls of Birmingham are an unusually nice looking, well-dressed lot, and that the question was quite worth. studying.
 Why" said he, many of the sales women in this town shine side by side with the best-dressed women of fashion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
CARD CLUB ACCEPTS
 A JOINT HOSPITALITY

Miss Fredrika Ferguson was the lovely hostess yesterday to her two card clubs, Highland Clan and the Bachelor Girls, en- tertaining them at tea at her home in Mountain Terrace. ~
 The color motive employed in arrang- ing for her guests was pink and white Killarney rosebuds and white hyacnths combining admirably in the centerpiece on the bon-bon table The young women enjoyed a delightful hour over the tea cups gossiping of the renunciatons of the Lenten season and the gayeties to be at the masque ball last night, which many attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
IS. Em
 HALLE,
Y IAIHH,
 Agent.

to the fact that all the time am not eni ployed at the store I am out of doors. sleep with all of my windows open and the cold air blows most beautifully owe my face al the night long,
 ''In other words. the simple life7' suggested.
 Necessarily" said the little shopgir as she turned to wait on another cu toner, and I apologized for taAlng up s much of her time.
 But I do take an interest in my look and my clothes, and I have never worr an article that wasn't bought in Br, mingham in all my life-and that's pretty long time. And above all 1 as systematic. That's the secret" she saic laughingly, and looked so pretty that A just had to tell her so before sai{ "Goodby."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
PLAGUE KILLS TWO
 THOUSAND DAILY

St. Petersburg, February %.-The plague is ravaging Pu Chuanlintze. about fifty miles north of Harbin. Deaths there are reported to number 2OO0 daily.
 The disease is raging at Kirin, Hulan- chen, opposite Hal bin, and at Bodune, 100 miles southeast of the Manchurian capital.
 Bread riots have occurred throughout the stricken district The foreign con sus are preparing to leave. Troops have refused to march into the plague places Martial law has been establ shed. The Chinese authorities reprimanded the Manchurian authorities for not having dealt more energetically with the situa- tion
 , The far eastern press is filled with ap- prehensions of a recrudescence of box erism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01

congenial little coterie seated about the table. chosen from the circle of old-time friends of the two lovely honorees.
 The color motive of the dainty hospi- tality was yellow and white. Jonquils and white hyacinths were combined to nake the table especially artistic and pretty, while their color was noted in several of the tempting courses.
 The party included Mrs. Lynn, Mrs. Eastwood, Mrs. Paschal Shook, Mrs. William Jordan. Mrs. William S. Lowell Mrs. Ross C.. Smith, Mrs. Joseph Grant, Mrs. w. E. Leake, Mrs. Culpepper Exum, Mrs. Harold Samson and Mrs. Will liam Walker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
MISS MOTION HOSTESS
 TO CARD CLUB

One of the smaller card clubs held a delightful meeting this week with Miss Ellen Linn Motion. There are two ta- bles of players who spend an evening of each week together. At the conclu- sion of the games a dainty salad and ice were served by the hostess and an attractive prize was awarded.
 In the coterie Monday evening were Miss Motion. Miss Mabel Wheelock. Miss Kathleen Stringfellow, Miss Jean Camp bell of Austin, Texas; MT. Roy Knight, MT. Elliott Knight, MT. Val Kolb and MT. William Coniff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01

piled the pretty shopgirl, about two miles from where l work. I always walk home in the evening, and that of course requires me to have sensible shoes As soon as l eat my dinner in the evening" I begin to get ready for the store thel next day. I brush my dress, fix fresh col,u lar and cuffs on it, take down my hair and brush it, clean my nails and once al week give them a good manicure. My shoes I stuff with wads of paper, answer ing for trees;' and I brush my hat and fold up my veil, and then I am ready to jump into my things early the nextI morning"
 What time do you get up?" I asked. s"At o'clock" she answered. My mother always has breakfast ready at o'clock, and sometimes I walk to m!I work. l always feel better if 1 dov but some times I don't have time"
 How long does 1t take you to dress?' I asked.
 Precisely 20 minutes" came the cuick reply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
THE MASQUERADE

. ''The bal en masque was a dag <
 . zline scene, .
 A Glitter Of gold and silver sheen, . Subtle as strains of slumber song . . The rhythmical music swayed the ' < throng. '
 . Out of the past from pages old : . Came lovely ladies and heroes bold, : . Charming folk from bright romance '
 ' Merrily moved in the wltching z : dance. :
 . Bashful John and Priscilla met, '
 < Romeo firted with Juliet; '
 ' Maui Muller found the Judge was . ' late, > . And he again berated Fate. ' . Robin Hood and Little Bo Peep, . ' Looking around for the missing .
 . sheep. ' . Napoleon waltzed with Josephine . ' And barn-danced with an English : . queen. < . O. such a medley from every . . where ~ . But fairest of all the fair ones ;. . there . . Was a stunning girl from the time . . of Now, ' : Before whom a suitor made his ' | bow . . Q, give me your love, sweet maid . . he cried < . Put from your heart the veil aside . ' I know you even behind a mask, ' . But knowing your heart is a hard ' < CT task < . She laughingly answered, That's . your guess, : . So long as you love me more or ' ' less : . A man will always think about < : Whatever keeps his mind in doubt. < . And so my hearts not on parade, ' . But most of the time is masque- : . rade. " '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
LONDON MAY KEEP
 FAMOUS PICTURE

London. February 2S-The announce ment that the Marquis of Lansdowne's famous s500,O00 Rembrandt. "The Mill, was going to America has been speedily followed as in other recent cases with the suggestion that the picture be ac quired for the national gallery through public subscription.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
SNOW COVERS
 WESTERN STATES

Kansas City, February 2S-Missouri, Kansas and Colorado were covered with blanket of snow during the last twen- ty-four hours. At Durango, Col, the fall was six inches Rain and sleet pre- vail in Oklahoma and the Texas Pan handle There has been only slight fall in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
MISS MARY RIRB
 HONnREE AT LUNCHEON

A pleasant event of Shrove Tuesday was the spend-the-day party with which Miss Ameliz Worthington complimented Miss Mary Bibb of Decatur, the guest of Miss Clara Lee Woodson. The occa- sion was delightfully."- informal and in cluded the following congenial coterie; Miss Clare Lee Woodson, Miss Mary Ribb, Miss Nan Ball of New York. Miss Adele Ellis, Mrs. Joseph Selden of Fauns- Gale, Miss Mary Lanier and Miss Bessie May ThompSOn.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
LITTLE JOK FRS
 WITH MRS. K ALL

A departure from their usual custom of meeting on Thursdays was the meeting of the members of tlie Little Jokers yes- terday. In order that an extra meeting might be held before Lent, during which their sessions cease, Mrs. John L. Kaul
 had the club with her yesterday. enter taining them in her usual lovely way.
 There were a number of substitute play CTS, and the occasion was most enjoy able. The members in attendance were Mrs. Emma Leedy, Mrs. Eugene Brown, Mrs. Alex Birch. Mrs. John Caldwell. Mrs. Norborne Cooke. MrsVWebb Crawford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 WEDDING DATE SET

The marraige of Miss Jessie Yarbrough and MT Wade Oldham whose engage ment was announced in these columns severay months ago is March 15. The nuptials will take place in the evening at the home of Miss Yarbrough's sister, Mrs Augustus Benners, and MT. Ben ners in Hanover Circle. and will be wit messed by a limited number of friends Of the young people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01

'I can't believe it.' I exclaimed
 Its true, nevertheless,' she said "I have everything ready, as l told you, thf evening before. and so it doesn't taI9 much time to get ready
 But how do you manage to stay nc and clean all day?" l asked.
 DO I?' she answered naively.
 You always do,' I remarked. If yod work over yodr clothes every evening as| you say, you never have any time forI pleasure.'' I suggested.
 "1 occasionally go to the theatre she replied. Always on holidays I go to the| matinee. I belong to a little social cluH in our neighborhood that meets everyI Friday evening. Oh. I have pleasureI enough, and then have time to take card of my clothes"
 What do you do on Sundays?" I in7 quired
 q go to Sunday school and church, and in the afternoon I stay out of doors. I att tribute my good skin Snds good health
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
SCHOONER SOLD
 AT PUBLIC AUCTION

Savannah, February 2S-The schooner Grace Seymour was sold by the United States marshal before the custom house today to satisfy claims against her and was bought by J. W. Brooks of Madison, Md, who will put her into commission. The cargo of 3So,0O0 feet of lumber was sold to G. M Williams of Savannah for t2S0O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
RAILROAD DROPS
 MEN BY THE SCORE

Chicago, February 2S-The retrench- ment order of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, issued following the recent rate decision, has resulted, it was learned today, in the discharge of twenty-nve Ter cent of the force on the main line engaged in construction, car repairs, round house work and maintenance of way. In St. Paul alone it is estimated 7e0 men have been taken from the pay roJl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-01
MRS. JOHN F. FLETCHER
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Another was added to the series of lovely functions in compliment to Mrs. Albert Lynn of Pittsburg and Mrs. Ar thur Eastwood of Cleveland when Mrs. John F. Fletcher entertained for them at luncheon yesterday at her home on Crescent avenue. There were i2 in the