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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-27
MathiIde Serao's Novel.

Mathilde Serao's new book, The De-.
sire Of Life" deals with a season Of a..
ciety at ST. Moritz, a spot where "clInh.
ers" Of all nationalities gather. The Re-.
viewer Of The Manchester Guardian
says Of the book:
A more pitiful spectacle Of riches Ara
Httleness, Of wasted power and futilhy
of luxury TO the point of nausea d,
snobbishness and parasitism, II would "a
Impossible to conceive. Mrs. Clarke. to
wife OF the multi-millionaire. tired sr5
languid amid every kind Of expensive m.
vention that ever came between hums-
being and reality. is a yeracious tyre
alive inside the book as outside n. 81.
has turned Catholic, mildly der0ts. TIA,
her daughter may have no unnecesssr,
obstacle between her and the Italian -
other prince who may desire a share o,
the Clarke millions; and the scene OF tss
quete in aid Of the humble little m0unta1
church is a masterpiece. The two que'egSi
are a genuine Austrian archdUchess. yog-g
plain, stiff and naughty and Mabel Clarke
the muti-mlllionaire's heiress, who has
all the graces and admirabilities which ths
young royal parsonage scorns 20 assume
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-27
CobbIer and Historian.

NJ. Lognon, cobbler, who became ons
Of the best known historians In France
and a member Of the Institute, has ius.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Personals

J. Fred Robertson has returned from a visit to Charleston, S C., where he was summoned some weeks ago by the death of his mother
 Sam Lefkovits has returned from d business trip to New York
 MT. and Mrs. G. R. Randle will leave Saturday for Washington to spend two weeks.
 Mrs. w B. Rue will leave Friday for Pensacola and other Florida points and will remain several weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Ray of Wood ward will leave Saturday for Wash ington to spend a fortnight.
 Mrs Walter Unzicker of Readers Miss Moughon and Misses Hard of Bir- mingham were the guests of Mrs. J. s. Winters today. Miss Kathaleen Hard will be with Mrs. Winters for several days.
 Mrs. G. H Stevenson is planning to leave this week for Kentucky to make a visit to relatives.
 Mrs Frank Wesson and daughter, Miss Laura, of Eastabuchie, Miss, ar rived tonight to be the guests of Mrs. David Sweatman at her home on Berk ley avenue.
 Mrs. ". R. Mcclure and little son of Memphis, Tenn, are the guests of | MT. and Mrs. Jeff Clay at their home on Clarendon avenue. Dr. and Mrs. Beavers and little son
 who spent a week here with the in tention of making this their future home left today for their former home in Meridian, Miss.
 | Judge and Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin have returned from Hot Springs, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
!OTERS REGISTER l IN BESSEMER BEAT Registrars to Be in Session
 Again Today SOCIETY OF BESSEMER Fl. C. Christlieb Makes Statement. AlIen-Gwin Nuptials Brilliant.
 Other News of Interest
 in Bessemer
SOCIETY OF BESSEMER

Bessemer, August Especial. .1-The county board of registrars held the first day of their two-day session in this city in the clerks office today and recorded II new voters who have either come of age since the last regular reg istration or have taken up their resi- dence here. The board is composed or R. G. Hewitt. Dave Dunlap and E. A. wright, the first named members being present here today and MT. Hewitt Will return for tomorrow's registration.
 Among those registering today were; I c. stoutenborough, Jr, precinct 8S' C, R. A. Brantley, precinct 10, elaud l. 'Batson, precinct s. B. L. Walker pre- kinct ss; Ed Walls. precinct SS' P A- Smith. precinct ss NJ K. Thornton precinct B; K. A Mickle precinct SS' S H. Clements, precinct S3; $. M. LiV- ingston, precinct 16; G. W. Trout, pre- cinct SS; J. s. McElmore, precinct SSi | B. Quailes, precinct PA J. Fletcher sturdivant. precinct SS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Christlieb Makes Statement

II c. Christlieb, whose name was in .@Slded in the list of men conducting the fit drink stands that were raided Mon " by the Birmingham police, made
 following statement yesterday
 Through the misuse of my name on
 federal license, l was named as de- ndant on one of the warrants used y the deputies Monday. I am in no vay connected with it except as land ord, for I receive monthly rent from MT. Eidge for the use of the place. There has always been a federal license
 S14 Nineteenth street, the hotel, 1cfwhen it was renewed the last time, s,e Te, used my name with the under ,,,..ai ig that the warrants should be
 out to him or Gus Clewis. The clh'sr',s no doubt secured list of the
 M licenseholders and not under Hoiding the circumstances of the case, piarged me, an innocent man, with the Fnership of the goods. The matter n S strengthened out by them IS soon :. they knew the real facts in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

very pretty in their lingerie frocks ever pink, entered together as did the grooms- men, pr. Spieeiand and James Beavers.
 The bride was accompanied to the altar where she met the groom and his best man, Wed ,Gwin, by her matron of ''on- or, Mrs. Dodds. The bridal robe was fashioned of chiffon cloth with ivory satin under slip simply banded with real lace and with a lace bolero complet- ing the bodice. Her veil of tulle was arranged in a cap bordered with orange blossoms, lending a touch of mistiness to her lovely face, and her boquet was a shower of roses and valley lilies
 The bridesmaids and matron of honor were gowned in creations of lingerie aliu lace over various colors, with aecesorles en suite and carried arm boduets or Shasta daisies tied with tulle,
 The impressive ring ceremony was llo- nounced by Rev. NJ. K. Thornton at me ohancel rail which enclosed the prloes. maids and ushers and was the center oi the interesting group at the altar
 An informal reception at the nome oA the brides mother. Mrs c. W. Allen, toi- lowed the wedding and was contnua- tion of the wedding colors, green ana white in every detail. Here, clematis vines ivy and roses formed the hcuse decorations and the ices were served ln green and white moulds. The wedding party composed the receiving line and in the dining room Mrs. John Neal, Mrs. Lawrence Lipscomb and Mrs. o. Bran non dispensed the refreshments
 pr. and Mrs. Gwin were the reclpiehts of number of handsome and 9racuca1 gifts that were on display at the recep- tion of this evening They left for Dolo- mite immediately after the reception amid of their many friends ana that they will remain in his district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
ABOUT WINS

Dallas. Tex. August 16.-The Austin team in the Texas league has broken both the National and American league records for straight victories, winning it's twenty first consecutive game to- day at Houston. It's showing is now within eight games of the worlds rec ord of 29 games, held by the Corsicana team in the old North Texas league in 1902. The Austin team was at the bottom of the first division when its winning streak started and had been playing mediocre ball. It is now lead ing the league, having a 3s-point mar gin on the closest team. San Antonio. The American league record for con- secuitve victories is 19 and the National league record 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Busy Day With Officers

Today was a busy one in the criminal Jurisdiction circles. The police court had four cases of affray and larceny netting S35 in fines. Detective McCabe farrested J. W. Lewis for attempting 10 secure several pipe workers rom the Central Foundry company of this city on the charge of doing business with out a license. The license for this is $500 and his bond was fixed by Mayor Lewis at s150 and lie was unable 10 make it at a late hour tonight
 The brass thieves, VIII Garner and Cep Lynch. negroes. captured a short time ago by Officer Patton of the d aTennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com lpany. were given a preliminary hearing lbefore Jnstfce of Peace w. D. Lanfer and bstnd over to the grand jury on 5s15O YEn& will Garner made bond and Deput% Edmondson carried Cep Lynch to the county jail this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Mrs. Handy Entertains Whist Club

1be hostess of this afternoon was Mrs Dora Handy, entertaining the Ladies' Whist club at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs J. W. Carter, on Fourth avenue. Ferns and garden flowers were successfully employed in the decoration of the vera.nda and house. In the recep- tion hall Miss Bertha Crook, attractive 1y attired in yellow marqusette, dis pensed delicious fruit punch from a bowl encircled with clematis vines and shaded by clusters of yellow centered asters. The living room was frightened with crimson petunias and vines The 10 tables of whist and forty-two were RSStered on the veranda and in the
 Suse.
 wMrs. Handy, always a gracious and Hvacious hostess. wore a frock of white
 .arquisette embroidered in blue.
 ! The first club prize was won by Mrs. w. IT Golson; the second by Mrs Wis tom; the forty-two guest prize was award ed Mrs. F.. A. Sheifer the whist guest prize to Mrs. Herman L. Rains of Bir- ningham. The consolation was drawn by Mrs George Mohns of Ensley
 The refreshments were peach ice and eake served at the tables and the guests, Exclusive of the club members, num-
 cred 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Prohibition Rallies

gonesboro prohibitionists gave Dr. Dickinson a rousing reception at the school house auditorium last evening. The Jonesboro city council adjourned to attend in body as there was no bus =. -as---gf importance to come before the the bes'g.
 beating Brighton Saloon Opposition VI hae will hold rally at the Odd Eel
 7 hall Friday night and pr. R. A. < e/e and Arthur Fite of Birmingham
 be the orators of the evening
 he Bessemer Saloon Opposition
 gue will have Captain Hobson on Sednesday. August 23. at an out of oors speaking at the City park
 The usual Friday night rally for the ' ,essemer prohis will be held at Rebie all with w D. Upshaw, the Georgia Cyclone" as the main speaker of the evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
sr aI.4@7i7 T fH E11.' T7I : 97- HAMILTON RACES

Hamilton, Ont, August 1.-The North American stsepIechase here today result cd in q victory for Nzzie Flat. Sir John Johnson won his first race in many months when he took the midsummer handicap, dash of seven furlonss. Red- wine, one of the starters, fell and broke his neck. Summary
 First race, purse 3b00, 3-year-olds and upward, owned in Canada, seven fur- lorgs-Vsneta Strome, 102 (raplin). to 6. 8 to 5.y1 to g. won; Lord Elam. s5 Cor don), 20 to l, to l. to l, second; Car- rillon, 8 CMcCahey), lb to 1, to l. 8 to l. third. Time, 1:x Is.
 Second race, purse $500. for Allies and
 mares, 3-year-olds and upward, Hid u,iles-Oceana Bound, lie fGlass), | to {, out, won; McCahey, 1 to 1. to 8. out. second: The Golden Butterfly. 1O4 (Henry), 30 to 1, 3 to 5. 1 to B. third. Time, 1;f Is. Springmas also ran.
 Third race purse $500. 2-year- r-olds. seIl- ing. a6 ,furlongs-Tactics, 1O8 (Dugan), to h, to TO- won: McCreary. 1m G.ofturp,
 even, 1 to, q, out, second; Camellia, 10S
 (KoernerD, 8 to l.. to 1. even, third.
 Time, 1:16. .@-#e
 Fourth race. North American selling steeplechase, purse $500. Swear olds and up two and half miles: Lizzie Flat, 14s (Williams). 1S to 5, to 10, cut, won; Dr.. Kich, 14s (Byle), I to l. 6 to Q, out, SeCOnu, Vdihaiu' " NA'NS- Afee). g to 1. 4 to 5, out tnird Time l5:0l. Race Brook ran.
 Fifth race, midsummer handicap purse s7O0, all ages. seven furlongs: Sir John Johnson. 113 (Burns), to l. 4 10 b 2ato 5, won; Restigouche. 110 (Kennedy). II to 5. to 5, to 5, seo-
 ond; Fireman, 1o4 sGiass), l2 to l. to sixth race, $500. 3-year-olds and up. selItng' six furlongs:, The Squire, 10I cByrne), to 1, 5 to 2, to 5, won; Pla tues. 105 tMcCahey), { to l, to 5, to ,, second; J.. H. Houghton. 1O7 eTapiin). even. I to 2, l to 4. third. Time, 1:1s.
 seventh Race: &OO. S-year-olds and up, selling six furlongs: Flying Footsteps, 102 (Taplin), to l, 2 to i, even, won: Emperor William, 112 (Goldstein), 5 to ?, even, to 2. second; Merry Lad. 9s O1en. ry), 30 to l, F, to l. 6 to third. Time 1:1A Eighth Race: Purse sSOO 3-year-olds and up, selling mile and quarter on turf: Leah, s4 (WinfieId, to 1, to ?, to $. won; Blackford, los (Byrne), to 2. even. out, fsecond: Dolly Buitman, 110 ODaven-
 poru, s0 to 1, 10 to l, 2 to 1. third. Time 2:G 1-A 2Es' 'e.rs ..-. AsN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
BOXING CONTEST
 TOMORROW NIGHT

The first of a series of boxing and wrestling exhibitions under the manage ment of J. F. Miles, will be given at Gelder's hall, Fourth avenue and Twen- tieth street, tomorrow night.
 The bouts are to include several three round gos by well known anna teur boxers and wrestlers, ending with a six-round bout between Young Pierce of Philadelphia and George Robinson, the well known local man.
 Pierce comes with quite a reputation and the lovers of the sport will be well entertained. MT Miles will also put on one of his famous Battle Royals" |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
EDMUND ROSTAND
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Biarritz, France, August 16.-Edmond Rcstand the dramatist and author of 'Chsnteclere' was seriously injured in the head and abdomen In an automobile acc'dert today. Apparently, however, his injuries are not fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Hurt by Fall From Motorcycle

A. F. Jones was painfully but not seriously hurt yesterday afternoon when he was thrown from the motor- cycle he was riding at Avenue B and Eighteenth street, south. Mir Jones was considerably bruised up but 1t is not thought tn at his injuries will prove serious He was removed to a local infirmary in Shaw's ambulance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Deaths and Funerals
William H. Mcbride

William H. Mcbride, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. Peter Mcbride, died yes terday morning at the family residence. 23O5 Fifth avenue. The body will be sent to Vernon today for interment by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Announcements

The ladies of the Jonesboro Meth odlst Aid society will play ball game with their husbands Thursday after noon on the Jonesboro diamond near the skating rink at 4 o'clock. The gate receipts will consist of free-win of fering collected during the game
 Myrtle-Linton Lodge No. 13O, Knights of Pythias, will meet Thursday night.
 Adah Rebekah Lodge No. IS, Daughter of Rebekah, will meet Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Allen Gwin Nuptials

rs9
 lf The marriage of Miss Lulu Allen and sxr. Paul Eugene Gwin was brilliant 9rent of this evening, taking place at Che Baptist church. The wedding was witnessed with unusual interest because of the popularity and well known fam ny connections of both young people, who were born and reared here, and the as- lonnblage gathered to hear the pronounce ug of the nuptial vows was composed of he representative social and business cir des of this city. Miss Allen is one of he really beautiful girls, in countenance md character, of Bessemer, and as a 1oung matron she will be no doubt as reAt a favorite socially as during her 1ung ladyhood. Mr. Gwin is a suc- h 7fvI young physician, on the staff
 rSessee company. and located
 /}where they will begin house.
 K W Ahe4r own home at once
 ID ht ferns, bamboo ivy and
 " Zclematis with its tiny blossoms " /among the green, profusely gar " d on the altar and chancel, which s sere covered with white, made per sct setting for the occasion. At inter- ais marble pedestals, topped with can { 1slalbra bearing wax tapers that also t canned on the altar were placed. casting 5 soft glow over the greenery and the f auty.o of the young women of the bridal t -rty.
 E The prelude at the pipe organ render < by Mrs c. B. Hollingsworth, who was tired in pink crepe de chine with sill < CT bands, was exceptionally beautiful ss were the vocal selections by Miss Pol' ard. who sang 'Beautys Eyes, just .erecsdlng the ceremony. As Mendels Sphn's wedding march pealed forth, Prof meeiy entered on the left aisle with Miss Ernie Aiken opposite; Miss Grace Jud' "A n lfpacwed Prof. Berry with Walter
 xfk opposite. Will Lacey entered nex' I Nt1 nGiss Ha1lis Downing opposite. ant S,Ldkwsd by Niss Dora Winters with pr
 5itt Johnstoa opposite. The maids ol
 Br. Misses Nhttae and Jeanstte Alien
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17
Bessemer Is Winner

Bessemer defeated North Birmingham this afternoon at Redwood park in a double header of innings each with a score of to for the first and to for the second. Davis and Trotter were the batteries for Bessemer in both contests and the whole team played splendid hall as their opponents are considered as some ball players. Smith pitched the first for North Birmingham, Waldam the second and Reese caught for both
 Score by innings:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

For appropriate floral offerings, phone fl. See Goddens Seed & Flower Store. 2olS First avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

Commeneing their campaign by avowing their unalterable opposi- tion to the Iegaiixed sale Of liquor in my form, they now declare that they favor tine dispensary as a snb- stitute for prohibition, md thus admit that conditions in Jefferson county imperatively demand that liquor he legally sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-17

running low and garages nave been com pelled to close because the supply of petrel is exhausted
 Sheffield, like Liverpool, is having .tme disorder and the police acting as con- voys to teams have had to make fre- quent batoon charges in dispensing mobs. | When the executive members of tho railway mems unions boarded a train for London tonight to join tomorrow in the conference at the board of trade which | is endeavoring to settle the trouble, a hopeful feeling prevailed among them that general strike will be averted. ] The executive officials will arrive in London at 6 p. In., and go immediately to the Amalgamated societies headqnar- | ters where conference will be held at l7 o'clock with the secretaries of the unions who saw Mr. Buxton, president of the board of trade.
 At this conference the whole situation will be canvassed and decision reach ed whether to extend the time limit of the mems ultimatum which becomes ef- fective at o'clock
 The belief here is that the danger of a national strike is over for the present and that MT. Buxton has found some
 means of bringing the two factions to.
 gether.
 Steamer communication with the Isle oi
 Mas1 has been suspended and the gover nor of the island, Lord Ragland, has ep Iplied to the admiralty for the use of |cruiser to transport food supplies to tn, l6OOOO inhabitants.
 , Some restaurants have been closed be cause of insufficient provisions. All foot
 has advanced greatly in prices. Toda
 eggs went up eight cents a dozen. But : ter made the same comparative advance
 No steamers for America are likely t
 sail from Liverpool this week. The obt fp ieo f1a fo
 America were forwarded to Queenstow
 to catch the Southampton steamer.
 This port is nearing starvation Unes D a railway strike is averted, two mor s days will find the bread supply es
 hausted. tt-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-20
UNLISTED sTocKs.

j. A. Minnear 4 CO. say today:
Opening quotations showed a con-
tinuation of yesterdays strength. but
the market soon relapsed into leth-
argic state and prices were slightly
lower. There is no question but that
the Improvement will come only af-
ter the Supreme court decisions are
out of the way The Mexican situa-
ton, as far as the market Is concerned.
is already forgotten
Coppcrs ruled dun and unsteady.
luycrs were frightened at the shadow
their own orders might make. The
metal situation is precarious and
stocks may seek a lower level. How
ever It should be remembered that
conditions can change almost over
night
Superior & Pittsburg and Tonopah
were in fairly good demand ON the
curb The first named sold up to Ia.
Tonopah closed at S67s bid. The Lake
group were neglected. Keweenaw sold
At 81. Changes in the balance of the
list were unimportant.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-20

April 10. 90 81; May 4.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
The Probate Court for the County Of
Houghton.
At Il session of said court, held at
the probate office in the village of
Houghton in said county on the
10th day Of April A. ID. 1911.
Present, Hon. Geo. c. Bentley, judge
OF probate.
III the matter of the estate of Mary
Ellen Jacka, mentally incompetent
Henry Lutey having filed in said
court his petition alleging that said
MARY Ellen Jacka is a mentally in
competent person and praying that
Charles Mugford or some other suit
able person be appointed as guardian
of her person and estate.
1t IS Ordered, That the 9th day OF
May, A. ID. 1911, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at said probate office, be
and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition.
1t Is Further ordered, That notice
thereof be given by personal service Of
a copy of this order upon said Mary
Ellen Jacka and upon such of her
nearest relatives and presumptive
hcirs-at-law as reside within said
county, at least fourteen days pre-
vio:s to said day of hearing.
And it is Further Ordered, That
notice thereof be given to all others of
her nearest relatives and presumptive
hcirs-at-law by a publication of a
copy of this order once each week for
three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing, in the Calumet
News, newspaper printed and circu-
lated i'm said county.
(SeaD GEO. G. BENTLEY,
true copy Judge of Probate
Geo. ID. Freeman.
Register of Probate.
Macdonald & Kerr.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Calumet michigan.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-20

Boston--The market was again dull
and featureless. AS against yestcr-
DAYS rally a slight recession occurred.
one instance was as important as the
other and neither movement amounted
to anything. In point Of fact there is
no market whatever from any point
of view based on precedent. \ few
shares can be bought ana sold bit
comparatively few and the limited
character is most omphatically exem-
pliicd in coppers. Any prediction is
quite fruitCss until the decisions are
rendered and igestcd.-trving j.
SWrgis OF Gay q Sturgis.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-20
MINES AND MINING, STOCKS

The damage which occurred 20 tho
shaft during the occupancy of the
Anaconda was considerable and re-
pairs are being made as fast as pos
sible.
The Butte Ballaklava mine will re-
enter the shipping list as soon as the
wcik IS completed Further ne VS.
from the strike on the SOO-foot level
will be awaited with much interest
The annual report of the Franklin
Mining company shows net mining
loss OF S15.O2O for the year ended De-
cember 3lst, 1910.
The foreign visible supply of copper
is 1908 tons, decrease OF 1864 tons.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-20
LEGAL NOTICES.

April 13-20-27 May
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the County OF
Houghton.
At a session az said Court. held at
the Probate Office in the Village OF
Houghton in said county on the
18th day of April A. ID. 1911.
Present: Hon. Geo. =. Bentley,
Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Henry
l. Frmodlg. Deceased.
Wilhelmina Frimodig Liimatti hav-
ing filed in said court her petition
praying that certain instrument in
writing, purporting to be the last will
and testament Of said deceased, now
on file in said court be admitted to
probate, and that the administration
of said estate be granted to herself or
TO some other suitable person.
1t is Ordered. That the ninth day of
May A. ID. 1911, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, at said probate office, be
and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition;
1t is Further ordered, That public
notice thereof be given by publica-
ton of a copy of this order once each
week for three successive weeks prev
ious to said day of hearing, in the CAL
umet News a newspaper printed and
circulated in said county.
(SeaD GEO. c. BENTLEY,
Judge of Probate.
true copy.
Geo. ID. Freeman,