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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

Mir. E. D. Ward of Egypt. The brides maids were Miss Madelle Benson of Mil- len. Miss Leila Wilson of Savannah Miss May Tweedy Of Dawson. Miss Margue- rite Montfort of Reynolds Miss Ruth Smith of Buena Vista. and Miss Eula Davis of Valdosta. The brides sister, Miss Eloise Foy. was her maid Of hon. or, and the best man was Col. Floyd B. Powell of Montgomery
 Srhe bride entered with her brother, Hon. John E. Foy of Savannah and was given In marriage by him The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. s. A. McDaniel
 "The bride was beautifully gowned in white satin with point lace and pearls. the skirt made with court train She wore the bridegroom's gift, a diamond necklace, and no other jewels Her bouquet was a shower of brides roses and lilies of the valley
 ''The out-of-town guests were: MT. and Mrs. Joe Thompson and Miss Edith Thompson of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs E. W. Thompson, Tuskegee pr. J. T. Taylor, Tuskegee MT. benjamin Walker. Montgomery; MT. s. B. Hunter Magnolia. N. C.: Mr W. w. Reese, Selma: Mrs J. o. Beach, Augusta Ms. Hugh Parker and MT. B. w. Daniel, Millen: Miss Kief- fer Springfield, Ga; MT. Arthur Gregory of Savannah; MT. and Mrs. S. D. Wilson. Savannah; Mrs. H. T. Dorsey, Savan- nah; Mrs. John E. Foy and children, Eva May, John, Jr., and Albert; Mir Lulbur- row Oliver, Ga."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
ISSUES STATEMENT
 ON POSTAL BANKS

Washington, June 19.-A statement is- sued today by Postmaster General Hitch- cock shows that total of s3sO, ,666 was deposited in the first 4S postal savings banks in the five months of their opera tion, The second group of 45 Repositories which opened for business on May l re- ceived In the first month s7O,749 in deposits -l4.47 per cent more than was taken in at the initial offices during the first months operation. There were 2l19 sep- arate deposits, avera ging $33. .39.
 On July 1 it will be possible for de- positors to convert their savings account into United States bonds, bearing 2h per cent interest.
 Many applications for the bonds have been received.
 The reports received from the deposi- tories are so encouraging, the prediction is made by July l the deposits will have reached s1,0O0,OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

passion and was held up as bright and rifice and devotion could do, once given the chance.
 Poor old Blank" a neighbor sighed to his wife. He certainly looks lonely, with his wife and children away
 To which the wife the neighbours, not MT Blank's) replies with an air of one who would never desert Mr. Micawber;
 T don't see how any woman can be so thoroughly heartless as to go away and leave her husband for a whole summer and let him work every day and come home to deserted house at night"
 But in justice to MT. Blanks wife. let us arise to remark that she probably had much Of the same feeling when she wept on hus husbands shoulder at the station and said:
 T hate to leave you, Jack dear, but it S for the childrens sake I go. Summer re- sorts bore me to frazzle (she probably had 20 trunks of clothes) and I hate to go. I'd turn back now if it wasn't for the children"
 In those days even If man enjoyed a few months return to 'bachelor life" he never boasted of 1t to his friends once having shown his wife how unreasona- bly, he would miss her, he would keep up the impression all summer long, no mat ter how much it cost him.
 His daily letters to her would tell of how he missed her and how the restau- rant and club cooking could in no wise compare with nome cooking" and how he hated buttonless clothes, and all that sort of thing, but always winding up with the dutiful, husbandly, warning ito go on and have a good time and not mind him.
 Nowadays the programme is entirely changed
 Even the porters at the railway stations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Summer WidOWers" No
 Longer Pose As Martyrs
Home Husbands Enjoy Privileges Never Theirs When Wives Are In Town-Discover Charms Of Their Own Home-Make the Dogs and the Cats Comfortable and
 Throw Their Clothes About All Over the House.
 Rare Delightful Opportunity
By MYRTLE MILES.

"why is he happy? What rouses his
 smile?' His wife to the seashore has gone for
 awhile; He thinks of the future and all that's in
 store: Takes two or three high balls" and calls
 for one more. I really consider she ought to be home For hubby" you see, is now learning to
 roam.
 For only last Tuesday he went on lark And he now talks Peaches from day.
 light till dark.
 From Dollys Scrapbook. Whether the man who stays at home all summer long and sends his women folk over, the hills and far away de- serves to be pited or not is a question that is bothering more people just at pres ent than the mosquitoes, the heat, or whether the home team will win the pen nant.
 Time was in the dim, uncertain past when things weren't exactly as they are now. It was universally believed that such a man was the object of much com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Mrs. Springer III

Denver, Col, June 19.-Mrs. Isabelle Springer, 1t Is reported, will not appear to testify in the case of Harold Trank Henwood who will be araigned today for the murder of s. Louis von Phul in a local hotel bar on May A last Attorney Bottom, 1t is claimed, will inform tbe court today that Mrs. Springer. who is the principal witness for the defense. ;s too i'll to attend this session of the court and will if necessary produce a doctor's certificate of her Illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
THOMPSON-FOY

A wedding which took place last week in Egypt, Ga., and which will be of in terest in Alabama was that of MT. Grow CT Cleveland Thompson of Tuskegee and Miss Annie Lee FoS of Georgia Mir Thompson is related throughout Alabama and his kinsman, MT. J. O. Thompson of this city. was one of the groomsmen The wedding was brilliant one and fol- lowed by a large reception. Comment ing upon the attendants an exchange says:
 Miss Lome Belle Lee of Mount Vernon played the wedding music The ushers were MT. T. A. Dutton and MT. Frank Rountree of Egypt The groomsmen were MT. J. O. Thompson of Birmingham, MT. W. w. Thompson, MT. E. w. Thomp- son and MT. w. B. Coble of Tuskegee, MT. Henry B. Stegall of Ozark. Ala, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
STORM SEVERE IN
 BULLOCK COUNTY
Buildings Are Unroofed and Horse Is Killed By Lightning in
 Union Springs

Union Springs, June 19.-( Especial. )-- The drouth of about six weeks duration was finally broken in this section late yesterday when a somewhat disastrous rain, hail and wind storm visited the city. The downpour, which lasted for perhaps 30 minutes, was accompanied by much hall and it Is reported that this did considerable damage to crops. Cotton in many places was badly rid died and more or less damage was done at a terrific rate and number of buildings were unroofed. The tin roof over Pittman & Perry's furniture store was torn up for 20 or 30 feet by the wind and the water which poured in greatly damaged the stock of goods. The building is two stories and the up- per story is used for the storing of a large part of their stock.
 Many large trees were blown down. some being torn up by the roots. The Western Union wires, the electric light wires and ahe telephone wires were all put out of commission. The city was in utter darkness last night The Vest ern Union wires were badly crippled and every post from thehuptown office to the Birmingham and Southeastern depot was blown down.
 A horse, which was standing hitched under a tree at the corner of Conecuh and Powell streets was struck by light ming and instantly killed.
 J. l.. Pittman, who was yesterday an. pointed as sheriff of Bullock county by Governor O'Neal, Is receiving the con- gratulations of friends. General sat- isfaction is expressed at his appoint ment Pittman is the junior member of the firm of Pittman & Perry, furniture dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Three Young People Drowned

Eaton Rapids Mich., June 19.-Lela and Lena Stewart sisters, aged Is and 14, and Fern Hall, aged 14, were drowned yester- day when their canoe capsized in Spring brook, branch of the Grand river, in this city. There were no witnesses of the accident and the first known of it was when the girls canoe was found floating bottom upward on the stream. The three bodies were found close together a short distance above, where the canoe was dis covered. It is thought that the canoe struck snag, causing 1t to cansize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
THOMPSON-JOHNSON

The following from an Annston ex- change will be read with interest here, where the bride is well known:
 The wedding of Miss Nell Johnson and MT. Stephen R. Thompson of Nashville was solemnized quietly at o'clock last evening at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Stokeley M Caudle, on Leighton avenue Only the immediate family and relatives and few friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. w. F. Marlborough, pastor of the Parker Memorial church.
 As the folding doors of the parlor were thrown open, a pretty tableau, formed by the bride and groom and pastor, was presented. A background of palms, ferns and magnolias was arranged as an inn provised altar and made a lovely setting for the bridal party.
 The bride was charming in a going away gown of light tan cloth with a touch of coral, and an embroidered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
ALTSCHULER'S TRIBUTE

In letter to mus1cal friend In Bir- mingham, MT. M. Altschuler, conductor of the Russian Symphony orchestra, one of the really great symphony bands in this country writes in part:
 Tn few days I am going to send to Mrs. Adrich my promised photograph in remembrance of her wonderful achieve ment with the Tschaikowsky concerto at Chattanooga, a performance that will never be forgotten by me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Investigated Cold Storage Eggs

Ithaca, N. Y.. June 19.-An investiga- tion of cold storage eggs for the govern ment will be conducted this summer by Prof. w. A. Stocking of Cornell universi- ty, bacteriologist of note The investi- gation will be made at Omaha with sev- eral experts of the government offices in Washington assisting. The investigators to find out particularly what kind of eggs should be placed in storage so us to insure the best keeping qualities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

chiffon waist. Her hat of Tuscan straw was covered with tiny pink roses and black velvet. She carried a shower bou- auet of pink and white orchids and lilies of the valley.
 After the ceremony MT. and Mrs Thompson left for a wedding trip to the mountains of Tennessee and Virginia. They will be at home their return. after July 15, with Mrs. c. H. Robin- son on Leighton avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Would Bar Asiatic Laborers

San Francisco, Cal, June 1e-A bill drafted by committee of the Asiatic Exclusion league, barring all Asiatic la- borers from the United States, was sub- mitted and approved by the league yes- terday and will be urged for passage by Congress before the end of the special session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Fatal Election Riots

Vienna, June Height persons were killed and two others fatally injured when troops fired volley into q crowd of election rioters at Drohobyc today. Fac tional fights were in progress when the soldiers arrived and the mob stoned tho troops. The latter replied with their rifles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Boy Kills Brother

Mobile, Ala, June 1s.-Arthur Walters, aged ten years. shot his 14-year- r-old brother. John Waters. in the head with parlor rife, that he thought was un- loaded. last night, and he died today. The skull was fractured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The regular meeting of the Woman s Christian Temperance union will be held Tuesday afternoon at the First Metho- dist church at o'clock. All members are urged to be present. Important bus mess will be transacted
 The picnic of the Twenty-seventh Street Baptist church, which was to have been given Tuesday, Aas been postponed until Wednesday, June S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Twenty Negroes Pardoned

Austin, Tex, June Ex-Governor Col q;iitt today granted pardons to 20 aged negroes in the state penitentiaries. He also gave pardons to several aged Mexi- cans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
NOTES AND PERSONALS

NOlES AN u r EhoO1NA Al1o
 Mrs J. M. DeCottes in the Social World makes the following pleasant comment
 Mrs. Chappell Cory, president of the Alabama division of United Daughters of the Confederacy who is the guest of Mrs. .. A. Lanier and Mrs. w. l.. Durr, will be in the city several days longer, leaV- ing for her home in Birmingham the early part of next week. Mrs. Corey is former Montgomerian, whose friends hefe were greatly pleased at the honor con ferred upon her by the Alabama division, United Daughters of the Confederacy when she became president of the organ ization She is receiving many delight ful social attentions during her visit here"
 Mrs. George Hughes has been called to Montgomery by the critical illness Of her father, Colonel McTeyiere.
 MT. John W. Tomlinson has returned from New York. He spent few days at Tate Spring en route.
 MT Otto Hodges has returned from the University of Virginia and will pass the summer months with his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. c. Hodges.
 A cablegram received by MT. and Mrs. W.. I. announced his safe arrival and that of his five companions in Haiti. His voyage was a pleasant one.
 
 Mrs. J. B. Raulston and Miss Mena Buck have arrived in London. where they will remain until after the coronation.
 Mir. and Mrs E. T. Willigan enter tained the following friends at a o'clock or n thair QDart- ments: MT. and Mrs R. E. Donovan, MT. and Mrs. Warren Tice. Mrs R. l.. Farm CT and Miss Rose Farrell.
 MT. Ward Fitzpatrick, who underwent an operation few days ago for appen- dicitis, is improving and will probably be able to leave St. Vincent's hospital in a few days.
 Mrs John Cowles Crouch has returned from a delightful visit to relatives in Columbia and Franklin, Tenn. She was beautifully entertained in both of the Ten nessee cities
 Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben spent the weekend with MT. and Mrs. Bradley Saunders at Bedrock" their home at Roebuck springs.
 Mrs. J. F. Barrett has returned to her home in Montgomery after a visit to Mrs. A. l.. Bennett.
 Miss Jessie Ingram has as her guest Miss Virginia Lassester of Montgomery
 -
 MT. and Mrs. Norvell Cullom are at French Lick Springs, Ind.
 Mrs. Henry B. Grays friends will be glad to learn that she is rapidly recover which she underwent a short time ago at Johns Hopkins hospital. Mrs Gray. with MT. Gray, attended the commencement exercises of the Hill school at Potts town, Pa., witnessing the graduation ex- ercises of their son. Henry Gray, Jr. Mrs. Gray received much attention and was one of the most popular matrons in attendance upon the festivities.
 Mrs. Harry Jones of Birmingham, Mir Thomas W. Jones of Birmingham, Miss Farley of Montgomery, MT. Robert J. Ma lone and MT. and Mrs. w. N. Malone of Birmingham are in New York for few days prior to sailing for Europe and are staying at the Hotel Wolcott. They sail on Tuesday on the steamship Noordam
 Miss Annie D. Martin, who is pleasant ly remembered by number of Birming- ham folk as hostess at the Victoria Inn in Ashevill and also at the Mountain Meadows Inn. Is this summer at the Tox- away Inn, where she will add decidedly to the attractiveness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

Miss Stella May White, Miss Sarah O'Rear and Miss Mary Lee Broderick will give recital this evening at the Fletch- CT School of Music on Fifth avenue at S:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Baroness

1915 Fifth Avenue. North
 | The leading private Italian cafe for
 spaghetti parties. Bell phone 6S77, Peo. | ples phone 1877. 6-1s-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Blue Ribon the Choice

Tn baking contests Blue Ribbon Van fila and Lemon Extracts are the choice. Pure, strong. delicious. Best and takes less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
TODAY IN SOCIETY

Mrs. F. B. Peddinghaus' luncheon for Miss Helen Thompson, Miss Clara Mur- " and Miss Emily Anstce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
UNIVERSITY CLUB
 TO GIVE A DANCE

Thursday evening the members of the University club will be hosts at an in formal dance from 9 to 1 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

Mrs. D. F. Evans will entertain the Talent club at 2:30 o'clock, 14S0 South Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

Afternoon tea at the country club ire 6 to o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

The marriage of Miss Enid Marx and MT. Vorenberg at the Phoenix club this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

Recital of Miss May Bernice Bell at the home of her teacher Miss Corrie Ramsey Handley, at o'clock.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03

Direct Tax Method Might Do For the
Time Being, but the Issuing Of
Bonds Will Insure Good Thorough
fares For Generations TO Come.
Many Southern Counties Using Plan.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03
MEN WHO MAKE SAFES.

Closely Watched After They Resign Or
Are Discharged.
4 number Of years ago two prospec.
tive safe breakers succeeded in obtain.
ing employment in two different safe
factories. worked over a period Of
years in the various departments. gain
ed all the Information that they desired
and. subsequently working together.
managed to battle tho safemakers by
their skill in opening complicated safes
In different parts Of the country.
The police were at loss to understand
bow the safes had been opened. and
only upon the apprehension Of the two
men several years later was 1t learned
that the jobs had not been INSIDE
ones. as was originally suspected. but
lad really been the WORK Of two men
who had been initiated into the mys-
'ter4es Of safecraft and had put their
knowledge to criminal use.
This put the safemakers on their
guard. and an exceedingly complicated
system was Immediately put into force.
whereby not only was the pedigree of
ev0ry workman looked into closely, but
the work among the employees was so
Fsepara ted that no one man or two men
could gather enough information about
q safe to put 1t to dangerous use after
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03

would require an exceedingly high tax
to accomplish the desired result. unless
large city whose accumulated wealth
could be taxed for good road work In
the county. Counties situated in this
way could probably raise q revenue
sufficient to construct improved roads
throughout the county with tax not
running over so cents on the 500
worth OF property. The counties. how
ever. without large cities or towns
should issue bonds for good roads con-
struction.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03
SENATOR BANKHEAD IS
LIVING UP TO HIS PLEDGES.
Good Roads Advocate Of Alabama Ha.
Bill For Better Highways.

Senator John Fl. Bankhead Of Ala
bama. one of the lending good roads
advocates Of the nation. fought his
way into the United States senate on
9 platform pledging him to work for
good roads and river and harbor i'm
provement. and he IL standing true to
all Of his prediction pledges. Re
Gently he introduced In the senate Of
the United States the following bill:
ITO provide for an experiment in the
Improvement Of certain highways By
the secretary of agriculture. in COOP
Grafton with the postmaster general,
and for other purposes.
"Be It enacted By the senate and
house cs representatives Of the United
States of America IN congress assem-
bled that there Is hereby appropriated
out Of the treasury the sum Of $500. 600.
not otherwise appropriated. to be e1-
pended byte secretary Of agriculture.
IN cooperation with tho postmaster
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03

SENATOR BANKHEAD.
general, In improving the condition Of
the roads over which rural delivery is
or may hereafter be established. to be
selected by them for the purpose Of
ascertaining the possible increase in
the territory which could be served
by one carrier and the possible in
crease Of the number Of delivery days
each year, the amount required foi
proper maintenance in excess Of local
expenditure for rural delivery routes
and the relative saving to the gov
ernment In the mal1tenance Of rural
delivery routes b. reason Of such iul-
provemento and also the relative saw
Ing in the cost Of the transportation
Of agricultural and osner products
from the farms or othcs points of pro-
duction to the usual market place ~
reason Of such improvements, Dgov14r
ed that the state or county @ ooun-
ties which may be selsct0 Gne In
provement or rural ,1aHyNy routes
therein under this ,pEsv1B3so alan fur
tnish an equal ano1a1 q nonsy 1ee
the improvement q ~ 1nsl soute OF
routes % selecteds
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03

ward. Furthermore. when an employee
is discharged or when he voluntarily
leaves hrs position his actions are
watched. and. although safe companies
refuse to discuss this particular point.
1t is matter Of record that any for
mer employee Of safe company who
is possessed Of intimate information
regarding the secrets of that CON-
pany's safes is kept under constant
surveillance.-Harper's Weekly
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03
Natural lanoina.

afflicted. we may be. so long as our
hearts preserve the feeblest spark OF
life they preserve also. shivering near
that pale enber. starved. ghostly
longing for appreciation and affection.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03
Nutshell Philosophy.

Jealousy indicates misplaced amsF
dc1l
Many a farsiehted man Is . close
observer.
No. Alonso tie key % success isn't
night key.
It pays to s4vs even IN enemy .
square deal.
Most excuses e1e hes wrapped !.
tissue paper.
The rest microbs Is responsible for
lot Of laziness
Some men would rather go broke
thun stay at home.
Wise Is the man vi,o doesn't know
more than he should.
People who have money 10 burs
should get u insured
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03
c.re ex,e,m p, County pIk.s.

Cat System Per County Pixies.
The cart syvtsm e6 taking care OF
the roads n Knag comfy, Tenn. Will
drst be tried upen the Tazewell and
Jacksboro pixies, according TO the ac-
lion Of the Knox county road commts-
sion at 4 recent meeting. II 1t works
successfully Il Will be placed on other
pixies
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-03
ALL READ rn,s

Any one having stons hs dc.
sires 20 have tested for road
building purposes should write
to the office Of public roads.
Washingtop. for necsssary In
} struetions aa to how 10 proceed TO
secure such tests. The condor
will be required to pay all trans
portation charges, but aside from
!, this tests arc made without
) further cost 20 the party desir-
ling them.