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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
MRS. BRAZELTON ENTERTAINS
 FOR MRS. WILLIAM A. HOOD

The afternoon reception given yes- terday by Mrs. George Troupe Brazel- ton in compliment to her sister-in-law, Mrs. William A. Hood. was one of the charming events of day notably busy socially. She entertained for the first time in the residence which MT. Brazel- ton purchased from the Charles Still mans the past spring, and which, In the days of that charming couple, now residents of Evanston. H., was much frequented by the smart set. It Is well arranged for a hospitality such as was extended by yesterdays hostess, whose invitation list included only young matrons. In the reception hall pink carnations in tall vases gave festive air and a punch table, attractively dec- orated, was presided over by two at tractive debutantes. Miss Margaret Lat ady and Miss Norma Hood Clusters of grapes surrounded the punch bowl, making it especially tempting.
 a-s In the living room the hostess, her guest of honor. and her mother. Mrs. William Hood. stood to welcome the guests. This is charming apartment, with its dark colors and great fire place. It was decorated for Mrs. Bra
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ADMIRAL BARRY
 RESIGNS TITLE

Washington, January N.-By direction of the President, Secretary of the Navy Meyer asked Admiral Barry for his resig- nation. It has been received and was accepted today flor the good of the serv- ice," according to an announcement made by Secretary Meyer.
 The enforced resignation is the out growth of charges affecting the naval officers moral character. The resignation sewers the admiral's connection with the American navy after 45 years of active service.
 In response to his telegraphic request, Admiral Barry was placed on the retired list of the navy on January IA. Later, however, reports began to emanate from San Francisco that Admiral Barry's re- tirement was forced by a demand that he resign on account of alleged scandalous conduct.
 Officers of the cruiser West Virginia, Admiral Barry's flagship, were not satis- fled with retirement, but insisted upon his resignation. Captain Orchard of the West Virginia was asked for a formal statement when this report was received several days ago. On request of the Pres ident Secretary Meyer telegraphed last night to Admiral Barry, asking for his resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
CARUsO SINGS HIS FIRST ENGLISH
 SOLO
The Great Tenor Earns New Fame Through His Splendid Rendition
 in the English Language


 Although caruso has Sung in America for years. he has just now for the first time sung an aria in the English lan- guage, and people all over the United States have the privilege of hearing 1t for it is imperishably recorded for all time on Victor Records. The selection Is For You Alone and 1t Is rendered in the purest English, and hearing 1t can- not help but impress the listener with the fact that this truly is 'the greatest tenor voice ever heard on this planet" This record has just been issued with the Feb ruary list of new Victor Records, which also contain three Caruso solos in Italian the impressive 'Now Forever Farewell' from Othello: Tostfs familiar ballad. "Good-bye;" and Canio's great air from Pagliacci. ''No. Punchinello. No More"
 The talented young American tenor, Riccardo Martin, also contributes two numbers to the Victor Red Seal list "Sigmund's Love Song from Die Wal kure. and 'Turridus Farewell to His Mother from Cavalleria Rusticana, both given in splendid voice. John McCor- mack's record of Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, will be warmly greeted by those who love this exquisite Mozart air. Emilio de Gogorzas success on his concert tours can easily be understood when one listens to his rendition of fascinating Spanish song, "A Granada" and the favorite 'Mandolinata' in Ital- ian, which he sings with perfect fuency.
 Among the other contributors this month are Evan Williams, Herbert With erspoon. Lucy Isabelle Marsh. Pryor's band. George Carre and many others.
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COUNTY LOCAL
 OPTION BANISHED

Indianapolis. Ind, January T.-When Governor Marshall affixes his signature to the Proctor-Keene measure today, the county local option law will have been put out of business in Indiana. It's sub stitute makes the townships, city and township territory outside of the cities. as the option unit for the counties.
 Under the operation of the county op- ton law, S2 counties held special elections on the liquor question, 69 voting dry and 13 wet. In the S2 counties the drys ob- tained net majority of about 7s,Ooo. Un- der the Moore remonstrance and the county option laws. 2s0s saloons were put out of business in Indiana, 1619 under the first act and 990 under the second.
 Already the two-year limit of the op- tion law has, expired in three counties and will expire in five more February 1, and the liquor dealers have begun their fight to re-establish saloons in these counties. Fifteen other counties will be open to li- auir elections under the smaller unit law after March l.. and as many more on April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
ZELAYA SAYS SON
 IS RATHER FLIGHTY

New Orleans, January 27,--''The declara- tions made by my son, Alphonso to the press concerning myself are absolutely false. do not carry on a correspond ence with said fellow who is fiighty and carrier. of tales" The foregoing is a part of letter received here from ex-President Zelaya of Nicaragua, in re- piy to statements said to have been given out by his son, Alphonso Zelaya.
 "I suppose they pay him to make him sign the declarations published with mal- ice,, the letter continues. 'They try to injure me by insiduous methods. They want me to appear as approving all the atrocious deeds committed by Taft in Nicaragua.
 "At present have no desire to go back and must not do it. .'The letter Is written in Spanish and dated at Brussels, Jan uary Il.
 Aiphonso Zelaya is said to have given out interviews in which he stated the for mer president was homesick and broken hearted and wanted to win the sympathy of the American people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Noted PidniSt and Composer Mr. Henry Holden H1aSs Pays
 Flying Visit To Birmingham
His Accomplished Wife Mrs Hldegarde Hoffman Huss and the Work of the Two-On Southern Concert Tour-A Little Story of the Great Violinist Ysaye-Mr. >Huss Interested In Mrs Flournoy Rivers Composition
Nv DOLLY DALRYMPLE

best American concerto ever written, while his songs and works for orchestra have won an enviable place for them selves.
 You see began to study music" said Mir Huss, in chatting of his work, ''al- most in the cradle. My father was intent upon my musical education. and I re- member little incident when was very young of being taken by him to call upon Rubenstein. He knew my father well. and he also knew that had been set apart for a musical career by him. No ques- tion was raised about my talent, Ruben stein giving my father credit for enough acumen not to select a profession de- manding genius if I hadn't some spark father:
 Bring the boy here and let me feel his back
 "At which we marveled, but soon un- derstood why 1t had been done. hearing from the great man how needful fine, strong physique is to an artist.'
 Your studio is in New York?" queried.
 "Is in the historic old Steinway build ing." he replied. made famous by such people as S. B. Mills and William Mason, while Joseffy's lesson room Is very near my own.''
 Artist life in New York and abroad the difference?" I suggested.
 ''Of course, abroad there is a wonder full atmosphere" was the reply And by the way, speaking of that. sort of thing, let me tell you about a visit I once paid to Ysaye. the great violinist. When arrived at his home by appoint ment, of course. the famous man had not yet arisen for the day. He implored few minutes grace in which to make his toilette, and hardly had we gotten down and we were engaged in the exam ination (on Ysaye's part of some of my compositions). when we were interrupted by an anxious father who had brought a tiny little daughter. some s or years old. to play for the great violinist The father questioned If 1t would not be we'll to buy larger violin as the little hands were growing and the instrument in use
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was very small one. Ysaye smiled and shook his head.
 ".No,' he said, Little girl, little fiddle big man, big fiddle
 Then dismissed them and turned to me and said:
 "'Now, Huss, your music. quick. before we are again interruptedr
 'Of course,' continued MT. Huss, T plunged into the examination with the greatest sort of zest; the result was so dear to my heart, and when the finale was reached the artist turned to me and said:
 This is better than good music; 1t has heart as well as brain. I tell you what, write string quartet for me-"
 And did your asked.
 q promised" said MT. Huss. although I had rather ke had asked me for any thing else. for nothing is So difficult as writing string quartet. In orchestral
 work one can cover up deficiencies of mel odic invention by changes In timber. but in pure four part writing there must be
 the genuine, unadorned beauty or fall ure!'
 Have you submitted the quartet! I
 asked.
 Not yet" he replied, flor try as l l may cannot get the last movement to
 suit me, and until l do shall never send l itv'
 l Throughout the conversation there was l play of wit and fancy which bespoke 1 the alert sensitive soul of the man. and presently when he suggested going in to | Mrs. Rivers lesson room little incident
 occurred that was quite the most inter-
 esting of his visit Seated at the piano taking lesson from
 Mrs. Rivers assistant, Miss Julien. was a | tiny little girl, little Freda Lesser. MT. Huss immediately went over to the piano and said to the little girl with
 engaging charm: Did you ever hear a cricket sing?" 'Yes sir," replied the little girl. Didn't 1t sing the same little song all the time?" asked the noted composer. well. come now and play this note | (H fiaD steadily like the cricket sings | until tell you to stop" | The little girl did his bidding and then there happened delicious thing; MT.
 Huss sat at the piano and before we big ger folk knew what was In his mind such
 exquisite harmonies billowed and undu- l lated around that one little "E fiat" that l we were all quite entranced! When the little girl grows up she can boast to her friends that she had in. her early musical career played duet with l a great artist, and 1t will be something | to remember all her life long! | Such Is the charm of geniusl
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Mrs. Flournoy Rivers has the happy fac- tured and interesting people. and upon the occasion of the flying visit which the noted pianist and composer. MT. Henry Holden-Huss, and his accomplished wife. Mrs. Hildegarde Hoffman Huss of New York, paid here yesterday as her guests, 1t was a privilege to meet them and hear something of their work,
 The ambition of these two eninently tal- ented people remind one largely of those other wonderful couples, the Schumanns and the Brownings; they are so complete ly in unity of purpose and taste-Mr. Huss composing and Mrs. Huss with her beau- tiful voice interpreting his music.
 When Puccinis opera, "The Girl of the Golden West" founded upon a play not only written in America, but by an Amer ican, one concerned with the people and events peculiar to this country alone, had It's premiere recently. the eternal question again came up:
 When is American music not Amer ican?"
 The critics in declaring that MT. Puc- cini's music is not American at all, and this for the obvious reason that there is very little music that is American in style, as there is music that is Russian, or Norwegian, or Spanish, naturally brought our best American composers and their work widely before the public.
 The work of MT. Henry Holden-Huss. the late Edward Mcdowell, Mrs. Beach, DeKoven, Nevin and others took prece- dence in the controversy, and even then a wonderful similarity was discovered, for instance. between MacDowells Sketches and Grieg's music.
 As far as individuality can be singled out. Mr. Henry Holden-TIuss is prop- ably as truly American as any of our composers.
 Receiving as he did from his father a sound musical education, purely Amer ican, then later coming in contact with some of the greatest mu9icians on the other side, he has devoted his life to this beautiful art. His fame rests largely upon his ID Major Concerto for plano. In deed. 1t is considered by many to be the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Smith Surrenders

Cincinnati, January 2.-Oliver P. Smith, for whom the police have been searching since the murder of his wife at her home fin this city last wednesday night, has surrendered in Indianapolis, Ind, ac- cording to information received by the local police today Mrs. Smith was a lodging housekeeper and missionary work CT. Immediately after the killing her husband disappeared. A warrant for his arrest on the charge of murder was sworn out yesterday.
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Find Alleged Auto Victims

Dallas, Tex, January 27.-Believed to be the victim of an automobile accident the body of a man with both legs broken and the head badly crushed. was found propped in a sitting position under 8 tres file here today The. police believe the body was hidden by occupants of an au- tomobile which killed him. In the dead mans pocket was found bricklayers union card, bearing the name of Ed Al- lison of Fort Worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
KENTUCKY MAN
 ACCUSES HIMSELF

Paris, Tex, January E.-After remain ing a voluntary prisoner in the county Jail here for several days, Henry w. Tschiffley still insists that he robbed the postoffice at Glenarm, Ky, and burned the railroad station there. When shown . letter from Louisville stating there was no charge against him, Tschiffley still insists that he robbed the postoffice at Glenarm, Ky, and burned the railroad station there and insisted that he ought to be returned to Glenarm for trial. This letter came to the Rev. J. K. Black, re- corder of Holy Cross Episcopal church here from the rector of St. Paul's church at Louisville, and stated that Tschiffley was the son of a prominent Kentucky di- vine.
 Louisville, Ky, January 27-Henry W. Tschiffley, who gave himself up to the police at Paris, Tex, with the request that he be formally arrested on the charge of robbing the postoffice and burning the railroad station at Glenarm, Ky, is be- lieved by many of his friends to be sui fering from mental alteration. He was formerly employed in the postofice and express company at Glenarm. but the small amount of money he handled was accounted for, and the railroad sta ton he says he burned to the ground is still standing Tschiffley's father, now dead, was for several years rector or Grace Episcopal church in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
A BUSY ONE IN
 THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Mr. and Mrs Otto Marx Compliment Mr. Henry Mosler With Brilliant ReceptonMrs. George Troup Brazeltons After noon Reception Mrs Maben Hobson's Bridge Lunch
 eon-Mrs. Altman To Be Hostess-Other Notes
BY MYRTLE MILES.

zelton's reception with white tulips following the pretty suggestion of spring prevalent in each room. Mrs. Brazelton was very pretty in a laven- dar reception gown softly draped over cloth of silver. Mrs. William A. Hood wore lavenderl marquisette over rose color. Both had corsage bouquets of sweet peas. Mrs. William Hood was very lovely in a gray crepe de chine costume trimmed with a corsage clus- ter of Parma sviolets. Mrs. Brazel- tons receiving party was not "a large one, but its, personnel included the following representative and lovely women: Mrs. Stephen Smith. Mrs. Ma than l.. Miller, Mrs. w. D. Smith, Mrs. Edgar Merchant Kilby. Mrs. Russell Hunt, Mrs. Robert Hood. Miss Margaret Wellborn of Anniston. Mrs. John Yeat- man, Miss Margaret Latady. Miss Edith Bowron and Miss Norma Hood.
 The dining room was decorated with yellow lossoms-jonquils and butter cups on bonbon tables and mantels, making it especially attractive. In the center of the table was a mound of JoHfoiiS anu d,Poi $ uS. bohDoio, lIultS and ices followed the color motive. Assisting the hostess here were Mrs. E. M. Kilby. Mrs. Asbury Barnett of Asheville. Miss Luetta Gregg, Miss Edith Bowron, Mrs. Robert Hood.
 In the little den adjoining the din- ing room coffee was poured by Mrs. Russell Hunt and Mrs. John T. Yeat- man. Mrs. Hunt wore white lace and Mrs. Yeatman. In white satin and real lace, was also charming.
 Mrs. Brazelton was. an Ideal hostess and her reception was one of the most successful and artistic affairs of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
VIII Float Steamer

Seattle, Wash, January 27-The Cana dian Pacific steamer Tees, which went aground on Gowland rocks. Barclay Sound. west coast of Vancouver island, last night, will be foated. She has three feet of water in her forward hold, but is little damaged. The passengers were landed safely and will be conveyed to Victoria by the United States revenue cOtter Tahoma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
MISS CARRIE CALAME
 GIVES SCHOOL GIRL TEA

An event of pleasant interest to the young people in the school set was Miss Carrie Calame's afternoon tea yesterday for Miss Hazel Dooly, young girl who will soon leave Birmingham to make her home in Cincinnati. One hundred and twenty-five invitations were sent out and the hostess home was thronged with call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
MRS. JOHN w. ALTMAN
 TO BE HOSTESS

One of the interesting events of Feb- ruary will be the afternoon reception given February 10 by Mrs. John w. Altman in honor of Mrs. J. Lee Long, Mrs. Tom Judge and Miss Aileen Jones' who will come up from Montgomery the 9th and remain her guests for several weeks. Several affairs of an informal na- ture are also planned for them.
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Texa. to Ignore Revolution

Austin, Tex, January N.-In the upper house of the Texas legislature resolu- ton calling on Texas not to take part in the rebellion in Mexico was instructed by State Senator w. o. Murray today. The resolution was referred to the conn mittee on federal relations.
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N.v,ao n.ri.he. Cig.rettes

Carson, New, January N.-The state sen- ate yesterday passed bill making 1t un- lawful to sell or give cigarettes or cigar cite paper to any man, woman or child in the state of Nevada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

The meeting of the District Nurses as- socation called by the president for this afternoon has been postponed until Mon day afternoon at 330 o'clock when it will be held at 3:30 o'clock at the Hotel Hilman.
 In charge of the luncheons served by the Ladies' Aid society of St. Mary's-on between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. will be Mrs. Samuel Rand, Mrs. E. J. Thomas. Mrs. Turner. Mrs. George Wheelock, Mrs. Lee Rust, Mrs. Mamie Williams, Mrs. J. B. Reid and Mrs. D. M. Drennen.
 Miss Mary Ruth McLester will entertain few of her girl friends this afternoon at tea in honor of Miss Adrienne Battey of Atlanta, the guest of Mrs. Campbell Maben. The tea hour is from to 5 O clock.
 Joe Wheeler chapter, Children of the Confederacy, will give an Indian party this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at 914 South Twelfth avenue. Prizes for costumes will be feature of the occasion. NOTES AND PERSONALS
 Miss Margaret Sbley and Miss Rosa Sibley have gone to Tuscaloosa to attend the weekend dances.
 Maj. and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler have as their guests Mrs. Addison of East vile, va., and Mrs. Magruder of Kes- wick, Va.
 Mrs. George H. Dunlap of Mobile ar rived Thursday night to be the guest of Mrs. Kate R. Wittichen and Mrs. Gillian, her mother and sister. They plan to en- certain for her at tea during the coming week. Mrs. Dunlap was formerly Miss Sophia Wittichen of Birmingham.
 Mrs. J. Lee Long, Mrs. Tom Judge and Miss Aieen Jones, who are to be Mrs. John w. Altmans guests during a part of February, will come up from Mont gomery February 9.
 Mrs. Oscar Pritchard Henderson of Huntington, W. Va, Is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Paul Calame.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen Stillman of Evanston, H., and their daughter will arrive today to be guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Sholl. MT. and Mrs. Stillman will receive the same charming welcome that is always accorded them in Birming- ham.
 pr. E. P. Solomons many friends will ha de1iphted to know that reDort of his condition is most gratifying. It will be remembered that he. underwent an oper- ation for appendicitis at Johns Hopkins hospital a short time ago. His father, MT. E. Solomon, has been with him.
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CTS throughout the hours of her tea. The decorations were very pretty. A com bination of white carnations and ferns gave the rooms an aspect most inviting Green and white was the color motive fol- lowed in each of the rooms, the tea table having centerpiece of the spicy blossoms and bon-bons of green and white tint.
 Standing with the hostess to welcome her guests were Miss Hazel Dooly, Miss Ethel Colvard, Miss Annie Lou Chamblee, Miss Gaynell Chamblee and Mrs. Oscar Henderson of Huntington, w. Va.
 A guest book, presented at the close of the afternoon to the honoree, was pre- sided over by Mrs. Earl Ewart in the music room. Mrs. J. R. Montgomery poured the tea in the dining room all the punch bowl, which stood on table in the hall, was in charge of Miss Hazel Bell and Miss Allison Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
MRS. MABEN HOBSON
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. Maben Hobson's bridge luncheon yesterday for Mrs. Spencer Maben of New York was graceful courtesy ex- tended by one charming woman to an- other. The affair was most informal and limited to six tables of players After a delightful luncheon, served shortly after noon. a series of games was enjoyed, and the hostess presented her prizes, four In number. To the winner of the highest score was award ed Dresden bowl; the game prize was a hand-painted plate, and the con- solation was a pair of silk hose. Mrs. Hobson presented a pretty work bag to her honoree.
 Those who enjoyed the pleasure of this hospitality were Mrs. Spencer Ma ben, Mrs. J. c. Maben. Mrs. E. M. Tut wiler, Mrs. Priestly Toulmin, Mrs. Al Ian Harvey Woodward. Mrs. Lewis Morris. Mrs. E. w. Barrett. Mrs. c. D.. Ebersele. Mrs. J. Rivers Carter, Mrs. Frank Lathrop, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Thomas Ellis. Mrs. w. N Ma lone, Mrs. A. w. Church of New York, Mrs. McDonough. Mrs. George M. Cruikshank. Mrs. Felix Drennen, Mrs. Mercer Barnett. Mrs. s. J. Bowie. Mrs. John Fletcher Mrs. Arthur Adams, Mrs. Charles Calhoun. Mrs. Harrison Mat thews, Mrs. Henry Lee Badham. Mrs. Lee Clary, Mrs. James Hillman.
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AN INTERESTING ENGAGEMENT

The announcement of the engagehment of Miss Elizabeth Shipper Green, the well-known illustrator, to MT. Huger FL liott of Providence, R. l., says the Sa- vannah Press, is a matter of very promi- nent social interest generally and of es- pecial interest in Savannah on account of MT. Elliott's connections here.
 Mrs. Green, who now makes her home at Chestnut Hill, Pa., with Miss Violet Oakley and Miss Jessie Wilcox Smith, two talented women whose artistic work is widely known in Harper's Magazine, and her approaching marriage is an event of more than usual interest
 MT. Elliott is a nephew of MT. Jo- seph A. Huger of Savannah, and grand son ofs Bishop Elliott of Georgia. He is an architect of prominence and now makes his home in Providence, R. I.
 The marriage will take place in the spring and MT Elliott and his bride will go abroad on their wedding trip.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 The meeting of the District Nurses as- sociation called by the president for this afternoon has been postponed until Mon- day afternoon at 3:3o o'clock when 1t will be held at a:3o o'clock, at the Hotel Hillman.
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best American concerto ever written, while his songs and works for orchestra have won an enviable place for them selves.