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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07

bertville total of 262 points to their op- ponents' F.
 1t might be said that Albertvilles large score being piled up against Birming- ham college was probably due to the fact that Coach Henry brought his bunch to Albertville with very little practice. this being verified with their tie with Annis- ton on Thanksgiving Albertville, though, clearly demonstrated their superiority over their old rivals the Anniston Preds, in the scores Of the Jacksonville games, Albertville defeating them on their home grounds 55 to 0, Anniston only being able to make IS points against them
 Competent football judges state that with Cardwell at quarter, Dowdy and Clemmons at the halves and Griffith at fullback. Albertville has one of the best back fields that ever represented a prep school
 Noojin is being showered with con gratulations on his fine record, and many honors have been bestowed upon the champions, including a banquet given by the Albertville business men. Practically all the men have sgnifed their inten- tions of returning next year, and all are looking forward to another sucecsG full season in 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
DISMISSED FROM
 SOLDIERS HOME

Mobile, December GA Biloxi. Miss, special says:
 Because he refused to shake hands with Governor Noel while the executive of Mississippi was on a visit to the Old Sol diers' home at Beauvoir, about 10 days ago, and because he gave the governor a 1ebuf deemed insulting by those in charge of the institution. a Confederate veteran named Lenard, who had been at the home for several days on appli- cation for entry as an inmate, was promptly dismissed from the home by Colonel Mosby, superintendent of the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
NUMEROUS NAVAL
 COURTMARTIALS

Washington, December 6.-There were 1343 naval courtmartials last year, accord ing to the annual report of Capt. Robert L. Russell. judge advocate general. The most common offense was desertion, the cases numbering 534. Included in the list of courtmartals. were the cases of 32 officers 19 of whom were convicted
 Captain Russell's report states that gratifying responses have been received from the governors of most of the states to communications from the navy depart ment instructing them to use their in- t1uence tu secure state legislation to se- cure the respect of the naval uniform so as to permit it being worn in all places of entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
GOVERNOR O'NEAL
 NAMES A DEMOCRAT
]. J. Burk of Vincent Chosen County Commissioner of
 Shelby Yesterday

Montgomery, December 6.--(Special)- The republican equilibrium in Shelby county was somewhat shaken by Cover nor ONeal today when he announced the appointment of J. J. Burk of Vincent to the county commssiQnership of that county.
 The appointment of Mir. Burk a demo- erat, because of the even distribution of honors, leaves the county with three dem ocratic commissioners and one republican. MT. Burk succeeds w. I. Brasher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
Farmers To Meet

Greenyille, December 6.-(Special)- )-- A farmers meeting will be held at tae court house on Friday evening und ar the charge of Messrs. A. D. Whit A- head and J. F. Helmes, the two govern- ment agricultural experts for Butler county. The purpose of the meeting is to plan for the work of 1912 and to teach the farmers how to fight the boil weevil pest.
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REWARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REWARD IN THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5OO) WILL BE ygtyrION OF THE PERSON OR PER- SONS WHO PLACED DYNAMITE OR SOME OTHER EXPLOSIVE ON THE COMPANIES TRACK AT ENSLEY HIGHLANDS STATION WHICH RE- SUITED IN WRECKING AN ENSLEY CAR ON THE NIGHT OF DECEMBER l, 1911.
 THIS REWARD TO REMAIN STAND ING FOR SIX MONTHS FROM THIS DATE. BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY. LIGHT AND POWER co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
PHILIP H. KNIGHT
 DIES AT GREENSBORO
We'll Known Young Man Passes Away esterday-Funeral
 This Afternoon

Greensboro, December 6.-(Special.)- Philip Happel Knight. well known and popular young man of Greensboro, died this morning at the residence of his father, Capt. w. N. Knight, after an illness of several weeks. He had spent his entire life here, where he had con- siderable farming interests.
 MT. Knight was about 39 years of age and a member of the Methodist church. where funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 3 o'clock. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Thomas F. Knight and w. H. Knight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
Float British Steamer

Mobile, December 6.-The British steam- ship Leucadia, Miller master, from Buenos Ayers via St. Lucia for Mobile, which ran ashore 22 miles east of Mobile bar November 2s, was Successfully fioated last night by sea going tugs after eight days work, and arrived at this port this afternoon. A survey will be held to as- certain how much damage the steamer sustained when she went aground.
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Case of Smallpox

Anniston. December 6.-(Special.)- pr. R. L. Hughes has discovered case Of smallpox near Eulaton in this county. The county physician has es- tablished quarantine around the Leighborhood of the victim and vacel- mated all who were exposed to the dan ger. He says there is, little danger of it's spreading.
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Guild Organized

Greenville. November Especial )-. Monday afternoon at the St. Thomas Episcopal church sanctuary guild was organized. The purpose of the o = ganization is to improve the church and rectory. Miss Roby McCoombs was elected president, Miss Isabelle Upton vas elected secretary and treasurer and Miss Iillie Thames was elected vice president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
To Test Auto Law

Montgomery. December 6-(Special.)- An arrest will be made Monday before Judge M H. Screws of Montgomery for the purpose of testing the constitutlonality of the state automobile law. The act will be attacked on the ground that it is vio- latiye of section 221 of the constitution The case will be carried to the supreme court as speedily as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
Leaves for Conference

Greenvihe. December 6.-(Special)- Rev. O. V. Calhoun. pastor of the Methodist church.. has gone to Pensa- cola, Fla. to attend the annual meet ing of the South Alabama conference He will be followed shortly by sew eral members of the board of stewards of his church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
ALBERTVILLE MAY
 GET NEW RAILROAD
Colonel Shortridge Comments on Proposed New Road From Chat
 tanoOga To Birmingham

Albertville, December 6.-(Special.) )--- Col. w. w. Shortridge has return ed from Birmin gham, where he has been on business connected with the pre- posed Chattanooga and Birmingham railroad. While he will not give out very little for publication, MT. Short ridge states: q did not intend to give out anything just now, but the Bir- mingham papers and Montgomery got wind of it and you might say in the Age-Herald that we have our company incorporated and there is not a share of stock for sale. We expect to have engineers in the field in 60 days, prot- ably early in January. l believe in the course of time our road will be a reality. and at any rate We have not got one of those stock selling schemes" Tie people of Albertvilie and Sand Mountain are very much aroused over the new road and will watch the pro- oeedings of the new company with in- terest. The road is proposed to start from Chattanooga, and tap the great Sand Mountain country above Fort Payne, crossing the N., C. & St. l.. at Albertville, thence south westward through felds of Blount to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
Gillem Leads Sewanee

Nashville, December 6-At the annual nanouet of the University of the South football team last night at Sewanee, .,Jenks" Gillem, son of Capt. A. c. Gillem, r S. A., was elected captain for 1912 Cillem this year played right end and was Sewanee's bunting reliance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-07
Gamble Visits GreenviIle

Greenvllle, December 6.-(Special.)--- senator John Gamble of Troy, formerly of Greenville, was in the city this week as the guest of his brother, Judge A. 10 Gamble Senator Gamble was es- pecially impressed, for the changes for the good in the city have been man,.
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Much regret is being expressed ov

Much regret IS being expressed over tie removal of pr. George H. Means from the pastorate of the Albertville Methodist church to Owenton. pr Means came to the North Alabama conference from the Louisville confer ence, being pastor of the First church in Hopkinsville, and it is with great reluctance that the Albertville people give him up. The Rev. J. M Me- Cesky from the St. Johns church in Br- mingham, has ben sent to Albertville for next year.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07
ITEM FOR WON EN-.

Marlboro, Mass, June /, 1910: can
frankly say that Partisan Sage has
given me perfect satisfaction, and will
highly recommend it as hair grower
and beautifier, and sure cure for
dandruff. | also have recommended it
to several people, and 1t has given
wonderful resutls.-Mrs. G. Barteaux,
26 Main St.
Cynthianna, Ky, June 3, 1910: /
have only used two bottles of Partisan
Sage, and find my hair has increased
wonderful results.-Mrs. G.. BarteauX
ance and beauty. The dandruff all dis
appeared. / was wonderfully surprised,
as / have tried many hair restorers,
though | have found none that ever
has helped my hair except Partisan
Sage, so can say it Is worth all of
the hair restorers I have ever found,
and will tell many friends about it.
Gratefully your friend, Miss NJ. Clough,
Box PIP.
Il. ]. Jenkins guarantees Partisan
Sage to kill dandruff germs, eradicate
dandruff, stop falling hair and itching
scalp, or money back. 1t is the most
delightful and refreshing hair dressing
in the world and Is not sticky or
greasy. e. ]. Jenkins and druggists
everywhere sell it for SOC a large bot
tie. The Girl with the Auburn Hair
is on every package.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

guests who were invited to share the
pleasures of the afternoon. The deco
rations of the rooms were very elab-
crate and beautiful, and were sug-
gestive of the New Year. The beauty
of the library and dining room were
enhanced by crystal vases holding
American Beauty roses. A blazing fire
in the generous fireplace added bright
ness and cheer, and with the assem-
blage of prettily dressed girls the
rooms presented scene of beauty
and charm.
There were six tables of players,
and progressions in five hundred were
made, each guest keeping her own
score in beautiful little book, the
outside cover being New Year post
card. Miss Hettie Smith was the prize
winner, receiving an appropriate
trophy.
One Of the most appreciated and en-
joyable features of the afternoon was
a musical selection by Miss Gussie
Buchanan.
Every detail of this hospitable func-
ton was artistic and well appointed,
and the ensemble a commingling of |
genial spirits. A delicious course of
cabinet pudding, whipped cream and |
coffee was served and much enjoyed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

dered the inspiring music was beauti
full with lattice work of vines. The
| four large pillars in the center of the
room were artistically wrapped with
vines, the long tendrils of these being
gracefully draped from one pillar to
another. Beneath a canopy of vines
egg-nog was served from beautiful
cut glass bowl. With the use of rugs,
chairs and cushions the alcoves were
charmingly curtained off for tete-a-
tetes.
The ballroom, ablaze with light and
bright with the delicate hued gowns
of the feminine portion of the guests,
presented scene of youth, beauty and
enjoyment. The beautiful grand march,
led by the exalted ruler, Mr.. o. S.
Johnson, and Miss Pauline Webb, was
one of the prettiest features of the
evening. Miss Webb wore a hand
some gown of spangled chiffon, en-
broidered in pearl trimming, and car
ried an arm bouquet of American
Beauty roses. The dance programs,
twenty dances, were hand
somely embossed with an elk's head
and embellished with the colors of the
order, purple and white.
The delightful affair was one of the
most beautiful social events of the
year. Every detail was extremely ele-
CANT and in ensemble it was perfect.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
I he EIks' New Year Reception and
Ball a Brilliant Social Function.

The Elks' New Year reception and
ball, around which centers annually
much interest and enthusiasm, took
place last Monday afternoon and even.
ing at the elegent club rooms of the
lodge and added another brilliant
achievement to the long list of men,
orable entertainments contributed by
this order to the social life of Bryan.
Maintaining the standard of excellence
Nset by this popular organization many
years ago, this entertainment was
marked by many pretty features and
was one of the most enjoyable dances
of the season.
The hospitable custom of keeping
open house" on New Years has been
observed by this lodge ever since it's
organization, and in, observance of this
custom, and in spite of the very severe
cold weather, large number availed
themselves of this opportunity to ex-
change the greetings of the day where
within was warmth, cheer and hospt
tality. The ballroom was lavishly de6
Grated with a profusion of vines, palms
and ferns, which were used with strik-
ingly artistic results throughout the
decorations. The ceiling was almost
hidden by garlands of vines, which
fell in festoons over the windows and
doors, and myriads of tiny electric |
lights twinkled amid the foliage. The
stage where Harris orchestra rem
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07
The Misses Board Entertain Members
of Bachelor Girls Club

A pleasing event of the week oc-
Cured on Thursday afternoon, when
Misses Lucy and Irene Board enter
tanned the members of the Bachelor
Girls Club and a number of additional
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Hathaway, after
pleasant visit to Houston and other
places of interest, have returned and
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07
Notes and Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. McAshan have
returned from Houston, where they
have been spending New Years week
visiting Mr.. McAshan's parents.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

Miss Gussie Buchanan will be host
ess to the Bachelor Girls Club next
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

The Entire Nous Club will meet with
Mrs. ]. s. Mooring on Thursday after
noon at o'clock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

Secretary Hewitt, of the Commercial
Club, stated to an Eagle reporter to.
day that he is in communication with
thirty parties who wish to locate here.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

are at home to their friends at Mrs.
w. III. Webb's.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

Work on the homesL 81 Mr.. r. r.
Knowles and County Clerk W. s.
Higgs is progressing. 1t will only be
short time until they are completed
and Bryan will have two more modern
residences.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

Six students from a distance have
been enrolled for the commercial col.
lege, and boarding places have been
secured for them. The college will
open Monday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07
NOTES OVER THE CITY

All the schools have resumed class
work and most of the students have
returned. There are also many new
students enrolled.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

There were three special sales
opened this morning in Bryan stores,
and the streets were crowded early
with bargain seekers. !
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

Work on the test well has been
resumed. Very little trouble has been
met with and depth of about three
hundred feet has been reached.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-07

Up to this date there has been
little over three miles of sidewalks
constructed, and contracts have been
let for something over two miles more.
The Commercial Club and the city
officials are pushing the building of
sidewalks in every way possible.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-21
POSTED ON RUBBER
He ceuldnt b Fooled About the
asn>s,&h Af ShA T.a>s

He csuldn't b Fooled About the
Growth Of The Trees.
A promoter for rubber company
was trying to persuade Mr.. spangler
to invest some Of his savings in the
company's stock. The demand for
rubber, he said, was worldwide and
constantly increasing. The company
owned immense forests of rubber
trees and kept an army of workers
employed all the time in gathering the
crude rubber The output was enor-
nous. and the profits-well. the scheme
was certainly better than gold mine.
II have heard" said Mr.. Spangler
suspiciously. that the forests are be-
ing exhausted"
That's true to some extent" an.
swered the other, "but We: are not de.
pending on the existing trees. We are
planting hundreds Of square miles
with new trees"
"How long does it take for a tree to
grow big enough to tap"
"Only six or eight years."
THAT won't go down with me-" said
Mr.. Spangler, with emphasis. my
wife has had rubber plant in the
front parlor for six years, where its
warm all the time, winter and sum.
mer, and it hasn't grown foot in all
that time. No, sir; you can't fool me
on that!-Y0uth's Companion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-21
"VANITY BOX" MOST USEFUL
Duty Of Every Woman to Prsservs
Her Looks to tho Worry Best Of
Her Ability.

Men carry as constant Joke the
fact Of the women folks having with
them their little vanity box. Now. as
a matter Of reason a woman has as
much right to carry a vanity box,
which makes her appearance a mat
ter OF Importance, as a man has to
shave himself.
A woman only shows her good sense
IN trying to preserve her good looks.
for 1t Is quite easy to look a fright
If one Is little lax in touching up.
The men of late have been carrying
in the tops OF their hats a tiny mirror
In which they can note II their hair 10
unmussed, collar and tie correctly ad.
justed, etc.. and so forth; 10 why
should women act surreptitiously In
their use of the vanity box, which IL
a necessity to her we'll being II she
considers her beauty Of any account
whatever?
And what woman wouldn't be beau.
t1ful7
So do not be backward in putting to
good use your vanity box, whether con.
cealed In purse, or chatelaine, or IN
the top Of the umbrella handle. for II
Is to your material interest.
Attractivenes is nine-tenths of the
Dattle IN the conquest Of tho other
sex.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-21
Man Eating Wild Men.

In the celebrated '"Travailes' of Ed
ward Webb $500 are dozens of stories
that would make Munchausen turn
green with envy. One of the most cele.
brated of these Is his story of the wild
men Of Prester John, which is as fol.
lows:
I'm the court of Prester Iohn there is
a wilde man and another in the high
street of Constantinople whose allow.
ance is every day a quarter of raw
mutton, and when any man dyeth for
some notorious offence then they are
allowed every day quarter of mans
flesh. These wilde men are chained
fast to a post every day. the one in
Prester Johns courtd. the other in the
high street of Constantinople. each OF
them having mantell about their
shoulders. and all over their bodyes
they have wonderful long haire. They
are chained by the neck lest they
speedily devour all that cometh within
their reach"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-21
|EMENG11ES .oT[%,
l. Z. IAS11lQdT .~

Both high and low neckwear IL be.
Ing shown In the new styles.
Many French handkerchiefs are
embroidered In delicate colors.
Rosettes in novel shapes are fash.
Toned Of straw with centers of silk,
For belts. the black-and-white
stripes are used in leather and silk,
Cluny. IN landings. il very popular
for trimming the bottoms Of the new
skirts.
Prominent among tho trimminea
are the dashing effects in quills and
rosettes.
The new marQuisette waists are
lovely. Many of them are embroidered
in colors.
Many skirts show tunics that are
buttOned over at one side under rows
Of buttons.
Striped and dotted rainproof fou
lards are very attractive for hoods
for motoring.
The seasons poke hats have been
ardently taken up by fashionable
women who motor.
New skirts are over two inches
wide, but heavily weighed at hem to
maintain straight lines.
Waistcoats or vests, some with,
some without, revers are seen In
many of the new coats.
For tailored suits novel material
is aero raye." 1t Is not 80 heavy
as cheviots or serges and comes in
most attractive coloringu. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-21
EnaIand's Unerowned Kino.

OF the long line Of kings which have
ruled England since the days of VII.
liam the ConquerOr. nearly 900 years
ago, there has been only one un.
crowned king. King Edward ", the
boy king, who met IN untoward fate in
the Tower Of London in 1883, is the
only monarch who reigned without re.
ceiving the church's blessing or the
formal homage of his subjects. Some
people include Lady Jane Grey among
England's monarchs. If this doubtful
claim Is allowed Englands only un-
crowned queen ranks with Edward V.
and deprives him Of one distinction
London Tit. Bits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-21
Abslnth.

Abolnth.
Dr.. r. Hercod Of Lausanne In spe-
cial contribution to the Alliance Tenn
perance Almanac points out that the
absinth liquor, which IL now prohib-
tied In three European countries-Bel.
GUM, Holland and switzerland-owes
its peculiar nervousness to the fact
that it IL prepared with several e.
sences, among them NORWOOD, which
have marked toxic properties. Added
to the action Of the alcohol "a strong
absinth contains 66 per cent these
essences have q most deleterious ef-
feet on the organisms, especially on
the nervous system. Even small doses
provoke a great irritability. which
may easily lead heavy drinkers to
crime. Epilepsy il more quickly de-
veloped among absinth drinkers than
among the drinkers Of the commoner
kinds of alcoholic liquors. - Dundee
Advertiser.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-21

Is the Reinstatement Of the heavy plalt
or the twisted drapery Of hair which
10 used to frame tho chignon. When
the plat weights the hair over the
forehead the counteracting effect Of 4
few gossamer-like tendrils of hair be.
low is requisite for the sake Of ele-
gance.
One of the coiffures Of tho moment
illustrates the conical dressing that
is becoming to the girl with small
face and mignon features. It is built
up by means of twisted drapery OF
hair which resembles q plat, and be.
low 1t is a thick coil hold In place by
tortoise-shell prongs. The hair is care
lessly ondule beneath, 10 that tho earn
are hidden, and there are a few stray
lovelooks on the forehead.
In another the plat is used a. I
coronal merely, and all the rest Of the
hair is curly except the childish-look.
ing straight fringe.