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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07

 guest of friends in Richmond, Va, for the past several weeks, is expected tc return home Saturday, April 15. Miss Lucy Downey will leave today foi an interesting visit to Virginia and Nortt Carolina to be absent several weeks She goes first to Lynchburg for stay oi several days at her alma mater, Ran dolph- Macon Woman's College, and iron there will go to Richmond, where sh, will be at the Jefferson hotel during the convention of her sorority, the Slgms Sigma Sigma, in which she has the dis tinction of being one of the grand off cers She will later visit her sister Mrs. Asbury Barnett, in Asheville. Mrs. H. C. Hodges will leave toda, to visit her daughter. Mrs. William Bris COG, in Knoxville, Tenn, for two weeks There will be a number of out-of-towI guests at the marriage of Miss Lillian Moore and MT. Reid Lawson, which oc CUTS April 19. Among them will be Ma ior and Mrs. Lawson and MT. and Mrs l.. J. Lawson, Jr. of Greensboro; Mrs Tyler Calhoun of Nashville and MT. Ed win Townsend of Mobile. Miss Cliff Mable of Atlanta will ar rive Tuesday to be the guest of Miss Lillian Moore until after the Lawson Moore wedding Her sister, Miss Cleo Mable, will arrive on the 17th.
 
 Mrs. Henry B. Gray will leave today for French Lick Springs, Ind, to spend ten days or two weeks. She will be ac companed by Mrs. Shipman, who vii be her guest.
 Mrs, William H. Davis, who suffered 2 painful accident Sunday afternoon in bot. breaking and and dislocating her shoul der, was reported yesterday not so well.
 
 Mrs. Ted Joy left Monday for a stay of three weeks as the guest of her moth CT, Mrs. Michael Clifford, at Pass Chris tian.
 Mrs. Fulton Clarke and Miss Jessie Moody have returned after visit to tho latter's sister, Mrs. Benjamin Jones. 1T Atlanta.
 Lieut.. and Mrs. George Morrow of Bos. ton arrived in Birmingham last night and will be guests of Dr. and Mrs George Morrow at Glen Iris. Campbell returned home Wednesday from Asheville, N. C.. after 8 visit oi several weeks.
 Mrs. George c. Marlitt is at present with Mrs. J. c. Nelson on South Twen teth street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clyde W. Ennis have named their little son Clyde Starling En his.
 MT. and Mrs. E. F. Stovall have moved into one of Mr. Cary Thompsons houses in Anderson Place.
 Mrs. M. V. Joseph and Mrs. Henry Bernard are in New York city. Mrs. c. B. Spencer and Mrs W. H Jeffries have returned from Montgomery Miss Barbara Going of New Orleans 1. the guest of Miss Annie Whitfield.
 
 MT. and Mrs. wade Oldham, whose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
STUBBINS- WEDDING OCCURS

The first bride of this flowery showery month was Miss Lucille Matthews, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. D. Mat thews. Her marriage to MT. Hugh Asher Stubbins occurred last evening at the Mat thews residence and was witnessed only by the immediate relatives ana a iew very close friends. Decorations for the nuptial event were unusually elaborate. A color scheme of green and white was fol- lowed throughout, even the green walls and carpets with the white woodwork of the rooms lending emphasis to the effec- tive white flowers and green foliage. Eas- ter lilies intermingled with branches of dogwood made the prettiest of settings for the ceremony, which took place in front of an altar of smilax topped with clusters of lilies.
 The bridal party entered from the stairs
 led by two little ribbon boys-James Boyd and William Matthews-and passed under wedding bell covered with white lilies to the altar. There was charming little flower girl also, Jessie Moss Matthews, who was dressed in white lingerie and carried a basket of lilies of the valley. Miss Lima Matthews was her sisters maid of honor She wore a becoming wnlle marquisette costume made over pink and carried an arm cluster of pink carnations
 The bride is very pretty young woman of the blonde type She was charming in her bridal robes of white marquisette and lace made over satin, and wearing a graceful tulle veil. Her flowers were brides roses and valley lilies. Her father gave her in marriage, Dr. John F. Foster of the. First Presbyterian church officiat- ing, with the Episcopal ring service. MT. Stubbins was attended by his brother Dr. s. G. Stubbins, as best man. After the VOWS an informal reception was held, feature of which was the cutting of the brides cake at the lily-decorated table in the dining room. MT. and Mrs. Stubbins departed for bridal trip, the destination of which is a secret known only to them- selves. After brief absence they will begin housekeeping in a residence on Eleventh avenue and Eleventh street. which they have leased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07

to represent yonr organization at this congress The D. A. R. being historical organization and one interested in restor- ing the old land marks Of the country, namely, national highways, therefore, we think it very appropriate that your or ganization should be represented. We hope that you will not hesitate to be present and participate in the proceed ings of this congress, also appoint said number of delegates. If you accept this invitation and appoint delegates we shall be pleased to have you send list at your earliest convenienve.
 With very high regards, am, very truly yours, ''J. A. ROUNTREE, Secretary Fourth National Good Roads
 Congress"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
MISS GENEVA MERCER TO
 EXHIRIT IN BIRMINGHAM

Miss Geneva Mercer, the young sculp- tor who has been studying with Signor Moretti for the past several years, both in this country and in Italy, will be in Birmingham next week and while here will give an exhibition of her work. Miss Mercer returned to America in the au- tumn with Signor and Mrs. Moretti and has been working In his studio this winter The many who are interested in
 this clever young woman's career will be glad to hear that she has received a num-
 Der of independent commissions and that
 the fame which the artist covets does not
 seem a distant goal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
Gaynor Jokes About Poverty

Syracuse, N. r.. April 6.-Col. John F. Gaynor, who was released from the federal prison al Atlanta. March "A, after serving sentence of four years for defrauding the government on the Savannah harbor improvement contract, arrived in Syracuse last evening after an absence of 10 years. Today he ap- peared in excellent spirits, although suffering from locomotor ataxia. Seat ed In his handsomely furnished home, he 1oked about his poverty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
DENTISTS PLAN A
 REORGANIZATION

Atlanta, April 6.-Plans to reorganize the southern branch of the National Dental association were set on foot today in the closing session of the convention which has been meeting here for the past three days. A com- mittee to draw up reorganization plans includes the following dentists: Drs. A. R. Melendy, Knoxville, Tenn; J. K. Slater, Knoxville, and W. G. Ma son, Tampa. Fla. One element in the convention advocated movement look ing toward revision" of the national body, but this met with stiff opposi- tion.
 Among the speakers today were Dr. H. c. Brown, Columbus, Ohio; Dr. E. Holley Smith. Baltimore, and Dr. H. B.. Tileston, Louisville, Kiy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
MIR. LOUIS MANN
 IGNORED AT LUNCHEON

MT. Louis Mann, the distinguished ac- tor who has appeared in Birmingham this week, was the inspiration of a very pretty luncheon given yesterday by Dr. and Mrs. Louis Schulhoefer at their home
 on the Highlands. Hyacinths made .he central motif of the handsome table about which were gathered eight friends of the host and hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
Blizzard Strikes Paris

Paris, April 6.-The unreasonable weather that developed snow storm yesterday continued today. During the night there was a genuine blizzard in Paris. The intense cold extends through southern France to the sh ores of the Mediterranean. This has been the coldest weather of the year in some districts. The damage caused to fruit trees and in the vineyards as well as ito other crops by frost will amount to millions of francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
Seaboard Changes Schedule

On and after April the Seaboard trains will arrive and depart from Bir- mingham as follows:
 Atlanta Birmingham Special, leave S;3O a. m., arrive S:30 D. m.
 Nos. 50 and 51, leave $40 a. m., ar- rive 10:15 p. m.
 Nos. 3S and 41. leave 800 p. m., ar- rive 12:10 D. m.
 The Atlanta Birmingham Special Will be the train par excellence be- tween the southeast and north, con- sisting of the most modern alf-steel Pullmans, one 12-section drawing room car and one 10-section observation car. the entire train electrically lighted, and sffording every comfort and luxury. The S:S0 a. m. departing time and 3:58 D. m. arriving time in New York affords to the Birmingham travelling public the most convenient and timely hours.
 4-5-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07

Chapter 2 of the Birmingham Boys club will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock in the club rooms.
 The Fenelon club meets this afternoon with Mrs. R. T. Pittman, 2S00 Cypress avenue, at 230 o'clock.
 The The Quest club will meet with Mrs. William Bethea this afternoon.
 The Amaranth club will meet this aft ernoon with Mrs. Bessie Brown Caldwell 2114 North Sixth avenue, at 3:3O o'clock, instead of with Mrs. Jesse Yeates.
 Chapter No. of the Roys' club will meet at the club rooms Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock. A full attendance is re- quested
 The Review club will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. J. D. Hillhouse, 2430 North Twenty-third avenue.
 The Birmingham Art club will meet Saturday afternoon at o'clock at Mrs J. B. Raulstons studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
Presidential Nominations

Washington, April 6.-The President sent to the Senate today the follow ing nominations: Chief of coast ar tillery with rank of brigadier general,
 Col. Erasmus M Weaver, coast artil- llerY corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
MRS. BRADLEY SAUNDERS SENDS OUT CARDS

| The following cards were received yes- | terday:
 Mrs Bradley Johnson Saunders at home 1 on Friday. April 21, at 1:3O o'clock, Red
 Rock" Roebuck Springs. Buffet luncheon. | Please reply"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
JUDGE GRUBB
 HOST AT LUNCHEON

Judge William I. Grubb will entertain the Yale alumni Monday at an informal luncheon at his home in Idlewild park in compliment to Mir. Anson Phelps Stokes, secretary of Yale university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
(CoNTrxUED ON PAGE s.l
Delicious Blue Ribbon

Just try Blue Ribbon Extract of Va nilla and you will know why so many people will have no other. Pure, strong, delicious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
Some Views About
 MOthers-in-LQW

The Attitude of the Average Woman Towards Her Sons Get ting Married-The Daughter In Law of Daughters-In Laws Was Ruth-What Would Have Become of
 Naomi If It Hadn't Been For Her?
 Modern Daughters In Law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
NOTES ABOUT
 INTERESTING PEOPLE

Miss Virginia Means. who has been the guest of friends in Richmond, Va, for the past several weeks, is expected to return home Saturday, April 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07

One 30c pound Preach Drip Cof- fee FREE with 3 pounds French Drip Coffee mt DOC. Bring this Coupon to Grocery
 Department.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
H. CLAY SMITH IS
BUSY AT ''CINCr'

H. Clay Smith, owner of the Newark
Eastern League team, is mixing in
with h baseball moguls in Cincinnati,
where the National Commission is in
session. There sure is something doing
when the head Of the Allith Manufac-
turing Company Is forsaking his bust
ness so much of late for his baseball
interests. Owner Wagner, of the Terre
Haute team of the Central League is
with Mr.. Smith. 1t has been limited
that Mr.. Wagner and Mr.. Smith have
formed a combine.
Mr.. Smith has beer in Terre Haute
several times during the season, Mr..
Wagner has been in Chicago twice. and
also paid a visit to Newark. Johnny
Nee was sent to Wagner's outfit and
John Comerlott, the big first baseman
and manager of the Central Leaguers,
will come here. Looks like some sort
of relationship.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
Snort Sa\xs y
cvrveNt Sports
&~l Paa#

r VERIFYING is not well lin baseball crcles-aw war hreatens The Amer
r. lean Association, a most power full minor league organization will soon
all a meeting to consider whether it will remain in organized base
ball in view of thu fact that thu national commission refuses to help it get
away from som of the #injustices class A leagues suffer because they are
at the mercy of the big leagues the smaller circuits by point of num-
bers What the American Association tasks is toe much, and the action of the
commission in lot suggesting a con promise is also bad
The Eastern League is going i alone, contrary to expectations and will
get som concession avoiding a var n coming out of the battle with tina
ceanest linen That's sensible. The American Association can, after a fight
launch a successful third league, IN is ready to 10 So according to report
Association and trouble would ne avoided.
A little more than the Eastern Lag ue casks is what is needed
The Eastern League the Association should have a separate casdf-
cation; be allowed to draft at the same time With majors, and the latter
ehould 10 made buy players from the W leagues and not draft them Every
body would prosper then
The fact that the secretary of the National Commission has been in.
sFucted not to turn wei to American Association clubs checks for drafted
players shows te baseball situation is serious This acton may lot stand
in law, though, because the organizations are still working under the IA
touai agreement
Joe F1annery, the local semi .pro. While playing in Paterson recently vas
watched by ont " the most promti Mt ball players in the country. The lat
tor los recommended Zoe F1annery to a minor leagu club Joe however, will
probably enter ordham College this year.
The more tight fans discuss Matt Wells the more the English title
holders stock rises A study of Wenss ace shows him to be a shreUd man
md d q student. Ia boxing as in very other sport and endeavor the thinker
is popular
There IL ONE remarkable thing about the career of K o Brown, and
the fighter takes second place in its consideration, for Dan Morgan has to
cr vas Of thinking, proven himself a most wonderful manager What he
has accomplished with Brown, who is not a champion, and probably never will
be, IN astounding
c e KesNer Of z South Centre street, ottsvile Pa. writes
Dseroot and OF some good 1oO-yard sprnters? I will greatly appreciate
it,"
Here's YOU chance, sprinters
sol N j, president of the New York state League. will give yu all the
required information.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
sEALED


SEALED PROPOSALS will be received By
the Committees Of the Board OF Chosen Free
holders of Essex County. New Jersey, for the
following work:
Building concrete and masonry extension of
bridge on Heller Parkway. in Newark and
Belleyille.
Building. concrete arch bridge on Melrose
avenue, Montclatr.
BUILDING steel and masonry extension of
bridge on John street, Nutley.
Building arch l4idge on Baltusrol Way, Mill
burn.
Building steel and concrete bridge at Poor
house, on Oak Tree lane, Bloomfield.
Laying $50 feet of 20-inch vitrihed pipe on
Springfield avenue, Irvington.
Building concrete culvert on Central place.
West Orange.
Building steel and concrete superstructure
on Swamp road, West Caldwell
Bids will be received by theD on
Monday, September 18th, at 8 o. m, at the
office of the COMMITTEES on Roads and Assess
ments, Court House, Newark. N. j., and at
no other time or place.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the
above office.
All bids must be accompanied by a certified
check for five per cent. of the amount Of the
bid, and to be Endorsed on the outside with
the name of the bidder and the work he pro-
poses to do.
The committees reserve the right to reject
any or all bids.
AME OWEN,
County Engineer,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01

Madison Y. NJ. C. A. team will clash
on the former teams oval tomorrow
afternoon. Waterf1eld. a new man, will
pitch for the Providence team, while
Bob Frazer will receive him,
.
The Majestic B. B. C. will go to
North Arlington tomorrow afternoon
to play the fast North Arlington team
in the second of a series of games. The
Majestics won the first game.
Q
The Columbia A. c. will face a hard
proposition when it meets the crack
Passaic Club, at Passaic, tomorrow
afternoon. Cliff Jewell. and Gerber will
be in the points for the locals
The Central NJ. e. team will play the
De Groot team in a Newark Church
League game at Branch Brook Park
tomorrow afternoon. AS this is the
game Central needs to capture the
pennant and De Groot is playing good
bail, an interesting contest can be ex-
rected.
The Armory A. c. will play the Mad
ison A. c.. at Madison tomorrow after
noon.
The Llewellyn B.. B. c., of Bloom
field, will have the Madison B. B. c.
as its opponent at Bloomfield tomor-
row afternoon,
On Park View oval tomorrow after
noon the j. E. Mergott team and the
Worthingtons will battle in the sec
ond of a series of James for the
Francke cup. The Mergotts must win
tomorrow's contest or lose the cup, as
the pump workers won the initial
game.
The Roseville A. c. will have as It's
opponents on Roseville oval tomorrow
afternoon the fast vailsburg Baseball
Club. 1t will be the second game
OF the season between these a%ggrega-
items, and as the suburban nine won
the first, Manager Flynn is anxious
to nave his team even matters.
The oyster Bay team, composed OF
players who represented Milford, Pa,
for years, and who are mostly Ford
ham College boys. will be the oppo-
nents of the present Milford nine at
Milford, Pa, tomorrow afternoon. 1t
will be the last game of h season for
the latter club, and 1t is out to win.
Roger Salmon, the local lad, will be in
the box for Milford.
o
The West Side A. c. and the Hilton
A. c. will clash on the latter team >
grounds in Hilton tomorrow afternoon
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
SEMI-PRO GAMES
NUMEROUS ON The
SATURDAY CARD
BY SEMI.PRO.

A good Saturday semip pro card has
been arranged by the semi-pro man
ayers hereabouts. Below is the list of
important games arranged for tomor-
row:
Manager Jack Burdette. of the
Bloomfield Baseball Club, has booked
the first A~ll-Cubans, which aggrega-
ton has defeated some of the best
teams in the East. to play his crack
suburban nine on Williamson oval to-
morrow afternoon. With Hanily on the
mound Burdette hopes to beat the
Cubans. But the great southpaw must
be in extra form to trim the southern
islanders, as they can hit and field in
league style. The game should thus be
enc of excitement as well as interest.
o
Manager John Gosman's Caldwell A.
c. will stack up against the rival Wat
sessing Baseball Club at Caldwell to-
morrow afternoon. Harry Hlpfel will
work for the home team, while Ernie
Wolfe, if he arrives home in time, or
George Hughes, will be in the points
for the Watsessings.
On the North Park and Dodd street
grounds tomorrow afternoon the Mont
clair A. A. will have the fast Branch
Brook A. c. to contend with. h
latter aggregation has been putting up
a great game against the big semi
pro mines this season. and they should
give the Montclairites a battle from
the start. Ravens will work for the
Tigers, while Les Teed, the mainstay of
the Montclairites, will be on hand.
o.
The Mutuals, of Belleville, will play
the Forest Hill Baseball Club on the
latter teams grounds, in Forest Hill
tomorrow afternoon. It will mark the
first of a series of games since the
clubs have passed under new manage
ment. Reeves will pitch for the MI
tuals, While Machette will be on the
mound for. the Killers. A great crowd
will no doubt turn out, as both are
keen rivals.
The Orange B. B. C. will cross bats
with the strong Orange A. c. on the
Lincoln avenue grounds, in the second
of a series of games for the cham
pionship of Orange, tomorrow after
noon.
The Madison A. A. will visit Kearny
tomorrow afternoon, where it will play
the Arlington A. A, Thompson and
Mayer will work for the visitors, while
Ogden and Donovan will work for the
home team.
The New Providence A. A. and the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF
THE BOARD OF STREET N
WATER COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF NEWARK.
NOTICE.
The anal estimates for the following con-
tracts will be presented to the Board of Street
and Water Commissioners of the city OF New
ark for acceptance on Thursday, September T.,
1911, between s:15 and $3.50 p. mp viz:
For the construction of the
POINT ROAD AND
STREET SEWER.
And for the paving of
STREET,
from Summer avenue to Mt. Prospect avenue;
BRENNER STREET,
from South Tenth street to Rose street.
CLIFTON VENUE,
from Grafton avenue to Verona avenue;
AVENUE A.,
from Emmett street to Pointer street;
GRAFTON VENUE,
from Mt. Prospect avenue to Summer avenue;
MAPES AVENUE,
from Elizabeth avenue to Bergen street.
Also for the grading, curbing and tagging OF
AVENUE c,
from Emmett street to vanderpool street;
BOOK AVENUE,
from 463,S1 feet west OF Seymour avenue to
Osborne terrace;
SOUTH THIRTEENTH STREET,
from Avon avenue to Woodland avenue; :
SOUTH STREET,
from Pacific street TO Tyler street.
All objections to the payment of said esti-
mates must be filed with me-, in writing, on
or before . o'clock of Thursday, September /,
1911.
NJ. r. SHERRERD.
septi-5t Chief Engineer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
TROXLER WILL STAGE
THREE STAR BOUTS
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT

Professor Gus Troxler will stage
three star bouts, a semi-final and a
trio of preliminaries at his Central In
stitute, Monday night. The main
events will bring together the follow
ing boys: 'Bull' Anderson, of Brook
lyn, VS.. Smiling Kelly of Bayonne:
Buddy Faulkes, of this city, VS.. Young
Kelly, and Carl Healey VS.. Hun" Fer
ris, of Orange. The semi-inal will
bring together Young Edwards. of Ro-
selle, and Young Miller. of Newark.
The following boys will mix it in the
preliminaries: Young Schofiel VS..
Jimmy Storm, Kid Burge VS.. Young
Segala and Emil Blaser VS.. Charles
Baer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
SOCCER TEAM WANTS
GAMES IN THIS CITY.

The Marshall A. c., of Elizabeth, has
organized a football team for the COM
ing season and would like to rrange
games with forty to fifty-pound teams
for Saturday and Sunday ball. Thu
Marshalls would travel to either
Waverly or Branch Brook Park on
Saturday afternoons n line up
against teams of their strength. Ad-
dress challenges to S. ziegler, man
ager 542 Marshall street. Elizabeth.
N. ].
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
ZBYSZKO TO CHALLENGE
WRESTLING CHAMPION.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. Jack Her
man, manager of Stanislaus Zbyszko,
the Polish champion, left for Chicago
today with a certified check for $40, 200
in his pocket, which he say will he
used to back up a challenge to the win
ner of the tch-Hackenschmid5
match. If the winner declines to ac-
cept the challenge an effort will be
made to arrange a match with the lose:
for a like sum-.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-09-01
SEVERAL TONS OF TONS
AT HIS FAMILY REUNION.

BLUE ISLAND, Ill, Sept. MEM
bers of the Ton family, which is the
largest in Illinois. to the number OF
mere than six hundred, opened their
sixteenth annual reunion at Calumet
Grove, near here, today. Members are
present from California, Washington
Kansas and several other States.
The reunion is said to be the largest
ever held by any family. The Tons
were recently incorporated under the
Laws of Illinois.