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The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
Cows That Never Drink.

The wild cow" Of Arabia, in reality
an antelope, the I5eatrix Oryx, is said
never to drink. which is probably cor
rect, for unless these animals can de-
scend the wells they can find no drink
ing water for ten months in the year.
There is no surface water, and rain
falls but precariously during the win
ter. Only once during my journey did
1 find pool of rainWater, caught in a
hollow rock, and even this / should
have passed by without knowing of
its existence had not my camels sniff
ed it from a distance and Obstinately
refused to be turned from going in
that direction. These antelope, how
ever, are provided by nature with a
curious food supply, especially design
ed as a thirst quencher. This is a
parasite which grows on the roots of
the desert bushes and forms a long
spadix full of water and juice. The
antelope dig deep holes in the sand in
order to get at these.-Wide World
Magazine
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
NEW JERSEY TEA.
Red Root, That Did Good Service In
Revolutionary Days.


Revolutionary Days.
You hOusekeepers of today whose fa-
vorite brands of Orange Pekoe. Eng
ish Breakfast. India and Ceylon. etc.
diftuse their fragrance over your tea
table would hardly suppose that tea,
or, rather, fairly good substitute for
1t, was once made from the leaves of
one OF our prettiest New Jersey wild
flowers. Yet so it was in the old tur-
bulent days of the American RevOlu-
ton, when they had so much trouble
over the imported article and used
various beverages as substitutes for
that to which they had become accus-
toned.
New Jersey tea, or red root, as II is
also called, is a low growing shrub
with many branches, seldom over
three feet high. and is found from
Canada to Florida, growing usually in
dry wooded sections. 1t is very abun-
dant in New Jersey, for which it is
named. 1t blooms profusely in July
and is SO snowy, with its many pam
tcled white blossoms, as to be quite
worth place in the gardens as an
ornamental shrub. 1t has a dark red
root, with leaves downy beneath and
very much veined, by which it is easily
distinguished from the pure tea. An
infusion Of the leaves prepared N the
same manner as the genuine article
has somewhat the taste Of ordinary
grades Of the tea Of the orient, but is
not supposed to possess any Of its
stimulating properties.-Exchang
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
Kindness to Animals.

"What I believe in,' said Mr.. Eras-
tus Pinkly, sis kindness to dumb ami
mails"
"Yes," replied Miss Miami Brown,
81 has hyuhed dat some folks kin lif'
a chicken off de rOos' so gentle an
tender dat he won't have his sleep
disturbed ska'sely none. Washington
Star.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
SbJtAfuf.

''Yes," said the engaged girl, 'Dick
is very methOdical. de gives me one
kiss when he comes and two when he
goes away"
"That's always been his way" re-
turned her dearest friend 1--WE heard
lots Of girls comment on il"
Thus it happens that they cease to
speak to each other.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
BROUGHT UP HOT WATER.
The Friction of the Boat Made the
Ocean Almost Boil.

Ocean Almost Boil.
The steamship was speeding over
seas with a record breaking list of
passengers when one Of the gay, young
and inquiring girls who are found on
every trip skipped up to the captain
and asked:
Captain, are we really going fast?
1t seems as if We were just crawling"
Fast" answered the captain gruff-
ly, ''of course we're going fast. With
nothing to see but water and sky you
can't judge our speed, but, my dear
young lady, the friction of the boat is
so great it makes the water hot aft"
81 don't believe it." giggled the girl,
and the captain, with a great show OF
indignation, called for a rope and
bucket to prove his words. These
brought, he slung the pail down aft OF
the vessel directly under the drainpipe
Of the galley, where hot water runs
all day, and brought it up smoking, to
the astOnishment of the awstruck girl.
A long, lean Yankee who had been
watching the performance then came
forward and drawled, Say, cap, that
must make you change your course
mighty often"
Change my courseY' clustered the
captain. What would I change my
course fOrP'
"Well," said the Yankee slowly, $50
darn much friction as that must wear
fhn FuI,A
delphia Times.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
When the Loss Was Felt.

Wife ION returning home after e
long Visit)-HaYe you noticed that my
husband missed me much while was
away, Mary? Maid-Well, mum,
didn't notice that he felt your absence
much at first, but this last day or two
he has certainly seemed very down
hearted, mum.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
The Silver Lininu.

In life troubles viii come which look
as If they would never pass away. The
night and the storm look as If they
would last forever, but the coming of
the calm and the morning cannot be
stayed.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
Tha hlfarnafiua-

Figg-My wife wants a new silk
dress.
Fogg-Are you going to let her have
it?
Figg-Yes. It's a case Of silks or
suiks.-Boston Transcript.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
He Promised.

Sutton-No, can't spare the money
very well, but I'll lend it to you if you
promise not to keep it too long. Gay
boy-I'n undertake to spend every pen
ny Of it before Washing
tOuian
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
Fell In With the Argument.

"The leading question said the
colonel. 'is the financial one"
Right" replied the major, land l
was Just about to ask you to add 50
to that so I borrowed from you yes
terday."-Uncle Remus' Magazine.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
unFea SOnahIe.

Mrs. Sharpe (severely)-NoFah, I can
find only seven of these plates. Where
are the other five? Cook Gn surprise)
Sure, mum. don't We make no allow
ance for ordinary wear an tear?
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
His Wsv of Doinu,

Gould the cashier of that company
explain the muddie in the books?"
''He said he would clear it all up"
"Did he?"
mo, he didn't clear it up. He
cleared Out.''-Baltimore American.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
UnuaIiant,

HendersOn-Ever met with any seri.
Gus accident while travelling? Hen
peck-Did 1? 1 met my wife while
travelling abroad.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
Feeding the Fish.

Disguised Fisherman (emptying his
bait into the stream)-Hanged If I'll
wait on you any longer! Here, help
yourselves.-Life.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05

Trouble springs from idleness and
grievous toll from needless ease
Franklin.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05

Sorrow is an evil with many feet
Simonides.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05

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Go to Xander's.

1t you want pure wines and liquor
you should go TO Xander's. It IS th
greatest wine house In the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
NEWS OF HE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD The GrOwlers' Dance at the Country Club THE SOCIAL CALENDAR MT. and Mrs. Webb Crawford Hon. orees at Anniversary Barbecue.
 Wakefield Morton We'd
 ding in Anniston
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
By MYRTLE MILES

Mir. and Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider are dis tinguished for their adjustments as host and hostess. Their Inequalities are always enjoyable and invariably have uniqueness and originality which sepa- rates them from the conventional enter tainment of social custom, and are al- ways characterized by the grace of the hostess and the genial good fellowship of the host
 Last night the splendid barbecue which had been prepared with lavish heed to the number and fastidiousness of their guests was planned for either out-of-doors or to be served in the attractive bowling alley of the beautiful Fulenwider home. Thus the uncertainties of the weather held no threat of disappointment to either hosts or guests.
 This hospitality was arranged as a com plment to MT. and Mrs. Webb Crawford, who celebrated a wedding anniversary yesterday and they were the center of interest to the clever company who rep resented not only Roebuck Springs, but every fashionable locality about town. In the coterle were MT. and Mrs. Fulenwi- der MT. and Mrs. Crawford, MT. and Mrs. Hugh Morrow, MT. and Mrs. Ross Smith, MT. and Mrs Winship, MT. and Mrs. Bradley Saunders, MT. and Mrs. Nathan l.. Miller, MT. and Mrs. Harrison Matthews, MT. and Mrs John W. Tom linson, MT. and Mrs. Frank Fowlkes, Mir and Mrs Eugene Brown, Mrs. Brown s sister, Mrs. Weaver who is her house guest. Mir and Mrs. Hubert Drennen, MT and Mrs William H. Kettig, Dr. and Mrs Lewis Morris, MT. and Mrs. William l.. Welton, MT. and Mrs. Robert Patton McDavid, MT. and Mrs. Henry Badham' MT. Fred Jenkins, Mrs ShpInan, Mrs Frances Arnold DeBardeleben, MT. and Mrs. Calvin Jones' MT Exum, Mir Ed Crawford MT. and Mrs. John K. War ren, MT and Mrs. oscar Hundley, and MT. and Mrs. E. G. Chandler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
MORTON-WA AK EFIELD

On Wednesdav afternoon at 5:s0 O clock the wedding of Miss Jewell Gordon Nor ton and Mir. John Henry Wakefield or Birmingham was solemnized at the home of the brides parents on North NooIe street. in Annston. in the presence Of large number of friends and relatives The home was decorated in the bride colors, pink and white, sweet peas. Car nations and roses were banked in protu- sion in the dining room, sitting room ana parlors, where they showed to advantase against the darker background of banked ferns.
 Before the bridal party came down the broad staircase. Miss Willie Morton Of Albany Ga, sang My Dear in her sweet contralto voice. and the wedding march was played by Miss Rosa Draper of Oxford. Ala. Miss Pearl Wakefield, sister of the groom, entered first with pr. Curran Williams of Birmingham. They were followed by Miss Nele Ramseur of Gainesville, Ga, with Dr. Lloyd E. Nor ton. brother of the bride. Preceding the bride and her maid of honor, Miss Pearl Morton, were two little flower girls. little Misses Amelia and Mildred Young. who scattered sweet peas along the pathway of the bride. from tiny baskets tied with tule Miss Morton was met at the altar by the groom and his brother, MT. Will liam Wakefield. who was his best man, and the beautiful Baptist ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Yarbrough, pastor of Parker Memorial church, be- meath an arch Of bamboo and ivy.
 A charming effect was produced by the color scheme of the maids gowns, each wearing pink chiffon over satin and carrying bouquets of pink carnations and fern. The brides gown was white lace over satin. with garnlture of pearls, the veil held in place by lilies of the valley, and she carried d bouquet of Brides roses showered with sweet peas.
 Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held. the bride and groom receiving the Congratulations of their friends. The pink and white color scheme was followed in the dining room. filmy arch. of tulle spanning the table and dropping to the four corners of the cen- ter piece of roses and tulle below. In the center of the brides table was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
COME HOME SOCIETY
 PLANS GREAT TIME

Indianapolis, June 2S.-Rubber collars, bright red neck ties and 'highwater'' trousers have been dug out of almost forgotten reeeptacles, and the "come on home society" purposes to appear in the role of the stage hoosier when it meets members of the Indiana society of Chi cago, who come today for a two-day out ing. Numerous stunts have been prepared for the 'eviles," the first being a parade and followed tonight by playlet, Back to the City, written especially for the occasion.
 Tomorrow will be the big day. The visi- tors will be taken in automobiles to the
 country, where there will be many con
 tests between the "prodigals' and the | 'provinoials.
 | George Aide, Wilbur D. Nesbit. John T.. McCutcheon and William B. Austin, rep resenting the prodigals, have issued a challenge to the provincials for a ball game. Dress suits have been tabooed for all occasions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
MRS. HOWARD kOLB
 HONOREE AT BRIDGE

Mrs. James Hughes was one of the gra- cious and lovely hostesses of yesterday afternoon, entertaining a few friends in formally at bridge in compliment to Mrs. Howard Kolb of St. Louis, who is one of their interesting visitors in the city
 There were four tables of players and Mrs. Hughes was assisted in entertain ing by Mrs. Ernest Redd. Mrs. Thomas Hef1n. and Mrs. Leonard LeBaron Lyons of Mobile
 An especially interesting series of games was played and then at it's conclusion dainty refreshments were served. The trophy was a pair of silk hose. and to the honoree Mrs. Hughes gave box of dainty handkerchefs. iea
 Those who enjoyed the afternoon with this lovely hostess and her honoree were Mrs. Sydenl1am Moore Smith, Mrs. Wil- liam B. Leedy, Jr., Mrs. E. T. Wilcox of Memphis, Mrs. E. J. Snow, Mrs. Jones Nelson, Mrs. Douglass Leake, Mrs. c. E. Foust, Mrs A. B. Lovelace, Mrs. Walter Besson of Chicago, Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs. Matthew Scott Sloane, Mrs. Victor Hanson, Mrs. Horace Shropshire. Miss Lise Shropshire, Mrs. Augustus Wikin- son, Mrs. Thomas Heflin and Mrs. Leon ard Lyons of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24

The collection of heads and horns in the administration building at the Bronx Zoo. logical Park. New York. has been en- riched by the addition of rare specimen of the head of a narwhal with two tusks. The specimen is the gift of H. Casimir de Rham, who purchased it in Scotia nd for $450.
 Jones, who is a pianist of much talent, will study In Germany during her stay abroad.
 Mrs. Lancaster will leave Monday for Chattanooga to attend the Ashworth- Will Hams wedding.
 Hiss Buena Smith has gone to Chatta- nooga to attend the marriage of Miss Capitola Williams and Dr. Robert Ash worth of this city.
 MT and Mrs. C. S. Morgan and Mrs. Alhponse Siegel, which took place at St. Bernard college Wednesday.
 Mir J. E. Deadwier was one of the guests at the Norton Wakefield wedding in Anniston.
 Miss Gowdylock Johnson of Meridian is expected to arrive today to viist Mrs. w. D. Nesbitt Miss Johnson has visited here several times and is extremely pop ular.
 MT. and Mrs. Rose Wellington Owen have as their guests pr. and Mrs. Claude Zuber of Eufaula.
 MT. David Roberts is in Montgomery att tending the golf tournament.
 Miss Annie Ward will leave in a few days to visit Mrs. Edgar Dismukes Crawford in Atlanta. Mrs. Crawford was formerly Mis- Carol Gray of this city.
 MT. and Mrs Robert Gonzales have as their guests Mrs. John Pratt and chill dren of Butte, Mont.
 MT. and Mrs. F. c. McAlpine, who have been guests of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Toole, have returned to their home in Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
MOODY-M'CORKLE
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. George McCorkle of New ton, N C., announce the engagement of their daughter. Sarah, to MT. Frank Maxwell Moody, the wedding to occur at the home of the bride on the afternoon of Tuesday, July Il. says the Tuscaloosa News. The above announcement is deep ly interesting to the friends in Tusca- loosa of the two young people. The bride, Miss McCorkle, is a lovely girl who pos- sesses beauty, grace and charm which won for her many friends during her stay here last winter. She will be warmly re- ceived hy hosts of friends as well as the large connection of the Moody and Max well families.
 MT. Moody is the eldest son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Sims Moody and occupies an important position in the social and busi- ness circles of Tuscaloosa and the state. He is the cashier of the First National bank and president of the Alabama Bank CTS association, and is an exceptionally popular man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
MASSEY-GREENE

At the home of the brides brother MT. r. F. Greene, on Oxford avenue, the mar riage of Miss Edith l.. Greene and MT. Charles F. Massey was solemnized srhurs- day evening. The VOWS were witnessed by only small group of the friends and relatives of the bridal couple, and Rev. Dr. George Eaves was the officiant
 Miss Greene wore a white bridal gown which very becoming and carried a large bouquet of brides roses There were no attendants
 Mir and Mrs. Massey left yesterday morning for a stay of two weeks at Tate Springs When they return they will make this city their home. Mir. Massey holds responsible position with the Gooda- Brown company, and his bride, who is an extremely lovely woman. has been connected with the public schools of this city for several years and was con sidered one of the most valua bic teachers in the entire system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
FARMERS WIFE IS
 SUSPECTED OF CRIME

Fowler Ind, June 23.-Peter Larsen, a farmer e3 years old, was found dead in cistern at his home here today His head was badly cut a sif by an aX and there are strong indications of a homicide. His wife and he had quarreled during the night it is said At o'clock this morn ing she went to the home of a neighbor and reported her husband had gone away from the house after brutally beating her. The neighbors investigated and found the body floating in the cistern
 Larsen had been married twice. his sec ond wife coming from Chicago as a nurse. They had been married but two months
 Mrs. Larsen is under surveillance, but has not been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
Third Cavalry Returned

San Antonio, Tex, June 2S.-General Carter today ordered the Third cavalry, now doing duty on the border, to return to quarters at Fort Sam Houston. The Fouth cavalry and the Twenty-third in- fantry will continue to patrol the bor- der The Third cavalry has been on the border six months. In that time the troopers have ridden 32,000 miles, an
 average of 3200 miles for each of the ten troops detailed to the patrol Army of fcers consider this remarkable record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24

Bdte alter ueleSdle was pleugeO, ana when the matter came to a vote Macon had the convention for next year sewed up in a bag. In addition she managed to secure the representative to the na- tional convention. which meets soon in Atlantic City.
 Atlanta finds herself in a peculiar pre- dicament as the result of the purchase of the postoffce building and site from the United States government.
 While she owns the building she is un- able to hold council meetings there, be- cause, according to the opinion handed down by City Attorney James l.. Mayson, any laws passed in this building would not be legal.
 Years ago the United States govern nent agreed to erect a handsome and cnmmodious postoffice in the city if the olty would furnish the site. This was agreed to. and the present site was do- mated to the government. Then the city also deeded to the government all it's po- lice and other rights in the building. In other words, since it was government property 1t passed absolutely under the Jurisdiction of the government.
 When the government purchased new site @,nd erected a $1 ,0O0, GOO postoffice. thus l. lg the present building unoccupied, a made a bold bid for it, and got A with 1t. Atlanta made splendid .r4 I getting the site and the build ing, - it is one of the most valuable LieCes of real estate in Atlanta.
 The work of remodeling went along with a rush. when all of a sudden it popped into the minds of some official that while the city owned the property it was still under the legal jurisdiction Of the United States. Then the city attor- ney was called in and rendered his opin- ion.
 Since that time Atlanta has been work ing tooth and nail to get Congress to pass a bill ceding the authority back to the cIty. This led to a warm discussion the other night in Washington, which finally terminated in a refusal by the democrats to consider the bill at this time, leaving the authority vested in the United States.
 And row, although Atlanta has hand some new city hall, with fine business of- fees, ana beautiful looking council cham hers ana swell offices for the mayor, they are absolutely useless so far as business purposes are concerned.
 Ali the other functions of the city can te carried on in the building, but until Congress acts. and when that will be mo- body knows, council must hold Its meet ings In Taft hall in the auditorium, or in some other hall, and the mayor must sign his official papers in some other place :hnn the city hall Up to date he has been using his private business office for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
CHANCELLOR RULES
 IN FAVOR OF OLIVER

Knoxville, Tenn, June 23.-In the case of Anthony N. Brady of New York against w. J. Oliver of this city, in which Brady secured an injunction requiring Oliver to vacate the lock and dam con- struction work at Hale's bar, on the Ten nessee river near Chattanooga, and Brady claimed that he had been dama ged $1, 1,400,- GOO, Chancellor Mcconnell has decided in favor of Oliver. The court holds that Brady has no right to recover. but on the contrary the defendant Oliver, has been dama ged to the amount of S435.o26.SS. Brady will appeal to the state supreme court.
 Brady and his associates are building the dam and lock of which Oliver origi- nally had the contract, but was busted from the work by an injunction proceed ings instituted by Brady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
THE GROWLERS' DANCE

The Growlers summer dance was the event of last evening of paramount 'in,- portance to the younger set It took place at the Country club which has been the scene of so many successful enter tainments of this clever group of young men. Their guests numbered 2oe mem bers of the younger dancing set. The gentlemen were chosen from the club lists and included many of the best known young men in Birmingham. The society girls who are stay-at-homes for the mo- ment were included in the hospitality, and the presence of a number of attrac- tive visiting girls added great interest.
 The dance was informal, as becomes the summer dance in the south. Sandwiches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
Wreck Must Be Reported

Washington, June 2S.-Every common railway carrier will be required after July l. 1911, to report to the interstate com merce commission by telegraph any col lson, derailment or other accident re- suting in the death of one or more per sons By the terms of an order issued today by the commission. the report must be sent immediately after occurrence of the accident" Details of railway acci- dents have not in the past been reported promptly to the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24
NOTES AND PERSOALS

Miss Ellen Dickerson, who has been abroad for the past two years or more. Is spending the summer in Switzerland with a party of American friends. She expects to be in Europe during the com ing year. Her parents, MT and Mrs. w. B. Dickerson and her sister, Mrs. Frank Jones. will join her in the autumn. Mrs. Steele of Stafford Springs, Miss, arrived in Birmingham this week in their auto- mobile. They visited friends in Tusca- loosa fora few days en route.
 Miss Willie Morton of Albany, Ga., and Miss Jessie Morton of this city have re- turned from Anston, where they were guests at the Morton Wakefield wedding
 Mr. and Mrs. Max Baer of Grand Rap ids. arrived Monday to visit their par ents, MT and Mrs. Henry Siegel, and to attend the graduation of their borther,