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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
OIL LIGHTS TOO DIM
Stronger Lights Recommend
ed for Locomotives.
National News Assoc iatione

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. 2t,~
Holding the order OF the state railroad
1900 candlepower on locomotives null
and void because OF its uncertainty
and indefiniteness. Special Master in
Chancery Butler filed his report today.
The opinion holds, however. that the
commission has power TO regulate the
headlight question in the interest OF
protecting life, and the oil lights now
used are absolutely inadequate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
A SERIOUS CHARGE
is Preferred Against Asylum
Attendant.
palladium Specially

palladium specially
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 27.-Superin-
1endent Edenharter. of the Central
Hospital for the Insane today ordered
the arrest Of Ralph Stevenson, 21. Of
Powell. Ind, on a charge Of murder,
alleging Stevenson. as attendant at
: the asylum in May. 1910. floored and
Kicked Richard Cooper. Sc. an inmate.
Of Shelbyville, whose death Tuesday
from Pneumonia, was traceable indi-
Iectly to weakened condition follow
Ing the abuse. Cooper was formerly
marshal at Shelbyville.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
WILL ACT ON REPORTS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2..-Actins
Attorney general Fowler declined to
confirm or deny the story of the dis
solution suit against the Harvest Ell
Trust, but said the department had
been receiving reports Of special ag-
ents in that connection and that the
government probably will soon act in
he matter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
PHILOSOPHERS ARE
MEETING AT HARVARD
National News Associaticn)

VNUtTuHHI NeWs AsSOClatiCh1
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Dec 27.-The
American Philosophical association be-
gan tts annual meeting at Harvard I'm.
iversity today with a large attendance
OF members and invited guests The
chief feature OF the meeting will be
the annual address to be delivered to-
morrow night by Prof. J. f. Wood
bridge OF Columbia university, who is
president Of the association.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
HEAD
ON ALONG TRIP
National News ASSOcia ton

HANOVER, n. H., Dec. 27.-Presi-
dent Nichols OF Dartmouth college left
today for his annual tour Of the alum
nj associations of the West. His trip
will take him as far as Omaha and
will include meetings to be held in
Syracuse, Cleveland. Chicago, St.
Louis, Pittsburg, Washington, Phila-
delphia, Hartford and several other
cities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
NEW YEARS STRIKE
EMPLOYEES Of Grand Trunk
Will Walk Out Jan. |.
{ National News AsSociatiuD

fNut'0nAT News -AsNpN llNN)
MONTREAL. Dec. 27-COnductOrs
and engineers on the Grand Trunk
Railway today served notice they
would strike on New Years day I'M
less their wages We're raised to equa!
the scale on the Canadian Pacific
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
ZETA BETA TAU FRA
TERNITY IN SESSION
National News AsSoria- ion,

NEW YORK. Dec. IL The thir-
tecnth annual convention of the Zeta
Beta Tau fraternity. one Of the leading
medical fraternities OF the country. be-
gan at the Hotel Aston today and will
continue over tomorrow. A feature OF
the meeting will be an address by DR..
Solomon Schechter. president of the
Jewish Theological seminery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
A FURRY CAUSED
IN WALL STREET
BY Report of Dissolution
Suit Against lnterna-
tional Harvester Co.
National News AssociationD

NEW YORK, Dec PA furry was
caused in Wall Street this afternoon
by the report that the Department OF
Justice had prepared papers in dis
solution suit against the International
Harvester company.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
| DENY. APPLICATION
For Receivership for Insur-
ance Company.
National News Association

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 21.-The SUI
perior Court today denied the applica-
ton for receivership for the Sterling
Fire insurance company asked for by
Charles Graves, Of Washington coun
~, a stockholder. Judge Null deciar
ed there was nothing wrong with the
methods of organizers except that the
feature Of voting OF stock by the trust
Was null and void.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27

Married people should learn what to do S,r
one anothcr's little ills. and for the Ills OF the
childrs q that may como. They are sure sooner
or later to have occasion % treat Constipation
or indigestion. When tho opportunity comes
remember that the quickest way to Obtain relief.
wells Syrup Pepsin. tho great herb laxative
compound. bottle shoe 4 alwaye Be "a the
house :: costs only 50 cents or u II drug stores.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
THE UNWR|TTEN Law
Will Be Defense of Charles
A. Miller.
National News Association)

(NdtlCnaI news ASSOClatlOn)
DANVlLLE, Dec. 27.-Self defense
and the unwritten law were the evil
dent defense by the attorney repre-
senting Charles A. Miller on trial for
killing William McCasklin. Miller will
testify telling q sad story of a wreck
ed home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-27
ROOSEVELT DECLINES
Invitation to Attend Dinner
with Taft.
National News AssoCiatiou|

National News Association)
NEW YORK. Dec. 27-Theodore
Roosevelt announced today he had
declined an invitation to dinner Sat
urday night at the Waldorf Astoria
where Taft will be the principal speak
er. His reasons will be made public
later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
MIR. DAVID ROBERTS GIVES BIRTHDAY

MT. David Roberts celebrates his birth day each year in a very charming man ner, inviting company of his friends to the Country club for dinner Last even ing the party included the young people who are to attend next week at his wed- ding, with the addition of several rela- tives. The occasion was particularly bright one. An elegantly appointed table held decorations of rare beauty. Hang ing from the chandelier was a superb shower of violets and valleyfilies. almost covering the table. Comports filled with crystalized fruits and bon-bons in the lavendar tints were tied with tulle in this favorite color of MT. Roberts bride- to-be.
 r An unexpected feature of the evening was the kitchen shower with which MT. Roberts was honored. Each guest brought some very useful adjunct to the kitchen which will be installed in his new home.
 Miss Sadie Gillespy, who was the cen ter or admiration on this occasion, was particularly lovely in a white esmessaline gown made over satin and elaborately garnitured with crystals and silver.
 Covers were laid for 24, who included i: Miss Belle Wilkins, Miss Agnes Terrell. Miss Belle Roberts, Miss Virginia Means. Miss Ruby Munger. Miss Mary Kirkpat- rick Miss Marjorie Weatherly, Mrs. Ern- est Gaylor, Mrs. Felton Wimberly and Mrs. Owen Gillespy; Messrs. David Rob- ,erts, John Kimball, Seaborn Whatley. Smith Cullom, H. c. Sebels, V. J. Nesbitt. William Dunn, William Hazard Alexan- der Montgomery, Sorsby Jemison. Felton Wimberly and Owen Gillespy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
MISS THORNTON BECOMES
 MRS. JACK KOSHER HOWELL

At the First, Methodist church in Wood lawn last evening the marriage of Miss May Lee Thornton and MT. Jack Hosmer Howell was soemnized in the presence of large number of friends of the young people. The chancel was wreathed in wis taria blossoms and snow balls to emphasize the wistaria and white color scheme of the wedding and ferns and palms added pleasantly to the richness of the deeora- tion. The four ushers led the way to the altar. They were MT. George Patterson, MT. Claud Terry, MT. Edgar P. Self and MT. Earl Lackey.
 Miss Emma Jones, wearing a white silk costume and with an arm bouquet of pink roses, preceded the bride to the al- tar. She was her only attendant. MT. Howell was accompanied by his borthef, MT. Roscoe Howell as best man.
 Miss Thornton was given away by her brother-in-law, MT. Leo N. Fowler. Sine was gowned for travelling, in wistaria cloth costume with hat en suite. Her flowers were white roses. MT. Howell and his brother met her at the altar and the ceremony, which was unusually impress sive, was pronounced by the groom father, Rev. McD Howell. Immediately after the wedding MT. Howell and his bride left for New Orleans and other points on the southern coast. They will begin housekeeping at once In Owenton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

come the bitter of life, which is the con- sensus of opinion. with all those who have given the subject serious thought. 1In many cases there is no doubt but that jealousy is the result of hurt vanity.
 I once knew a husband who neglected his wife shamefuly, but was the most jealous of men. If the wife even so much as glanced at masculine acquaintance amiably >or spoke to one civilly the jeal- GUS husband would, storm and rage and make her life perfect nightmare.
 But I chose you" the humble wife would say, "out of all the men ! knew, and married you, which showed plainly that loved you. have chung faithfully and Loyalty to you all these years, in spite of the very little encouragement you have given mo. and why should I now have any intention of doing any thing to humliate you or worry you ir any way?"
 "Of course I understand that" he'd growl But other people don't Sup pose anyone should see you talking to Mr. So and So in the confidential manner you assume when you are with him. Or sup pose some of the old cats in town would notice that you were more absorbed in 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

in which but few took part. Miss Crit tenden was preceded down the stairs by Miss Katherine Kilgore, the beautiful lit tie daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. c. Kill gore, who was gowned in white lace and carried a basket adorned with clusters of white roses and valley lilies and filled with pink rose petals which she scattered in the path of the bride. Miss Crittenden entered with her father, MT Moses liar greaves Crittenden. who gave her in mar riage. She wore her travelling costume, a smart blue tailored suit with modish hat and accessories en suite. Her flowers, brides roses and lilies of the valley, were arranged as chatelaine bouquet.
 MT. Starks. accompanied by his best man, MT T. J. Harlan of Etowah, met his bride in the drawing room and then as Dr. F. P. Culver, pastor of the Methodist de- nomination, pronounced the marriage vows, a love song was softly rendered by the orchestra.
 A reception followed, wedding break fast of several courses being served in the cining room The table here held cen- tral mound of white carnations and lilies of the valley, and descending from clouds of white tulle draped upon the chandelier was a chubby Cupid. Mrs Crittenden re- ceived, her guests wearing handsome white marquisette> gown. hand-embroid- cred and adorned With touches of blue. Her daughter, Mrs. Foster Hamilton, and her sister, Miss Emily Goodrich, the first in yellow brocade embellished with touches of lace, and the latter wearing a lingerie costume of baby Irish and Cluny laces, presided over the coffee urns. Mrs. I. Q. Smith, the sister of the bride, also assisted in receiving. She was very pretty in A blue tissue gown richly embroidered. Among the out -of-town guests were Mrs. Starks of Louisville and Mrs. Starks or Russellville.
 MT. and Mrs. Starks left yesterday for an extensive eastern tour, at the com pletion of which they will make their home in Etowah, Tenn. There he holds a responsible railroad position. A large number of friends will be interested in the marriage of the two young people. Both have lived in Birmingham since childhood. MT. Starks left short time ago to engage in business elsewhere. He is brother of Mir B. M Starks, formerly of this city, and a member of prominent southern family. He has won very lovable girl for his bride, and her departure to make her home elsewhere Is deeply regretted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

this afternoon at o'clock, and following tour the city and suburbs in automobiles as the guests of the Richmond girls.
 '"rhe following new officers were elect ed at the afternoon session yesterday: Miss Bessie Brown, Gainesville, Va, grand president; Miss Mabel Walton, Woodstock, Va, grand vice president, Miss Marguerite Geer, Greenville, s. C., corresponding secretary; Mrs Robert II. Brown. Mckinney, Tex, recording secre- tary; Miss Carrie Mason, Ithaca. N. Y. treasurer; Miss Lucy Downey, Birming ham, Ala, editor the Triangle.
 "A delightful banquet was held in the tea room of the Jefferson hotel last right, when over 50 of the charming dele gates and their visitors gathered at the board The table was artistically ar ranged in the form of a triangle, the shape of the insignia of the sorority and stands of palms and punches of violets stood in the center. The table was strewn with violets and tiny ferns, presenting beautiful and artistic effect.
 ''The following toasts> were offered, Miss Carrie Mason of Ithica, N. Y., act ing as toast mistress:
 "Bernie Barry, Jackson, Tenn. Tri- Sigma;'' Carrie Hunter, Appomattox Va, ''The Grand 'Offcers?' Anna May Kanouse, Dallas, Tex, '1 Wonder" Phla Magee, Easton. Pa, My Fraterni- ty Experiences;' Mozelle Alderman. Al colu, s. C., The Touch that Makes the Whole Frat Pin;' Mrs. Robert c. Gra- ham, Pulaski, Va, The Richmond Sig na;' Lucy Downey, Birmingham, Ala,
 What Kind of a Frat Would Sigma Be if All of the Girls Were Just Like Me
 Tonight at o'clock the delegates and visitors will attend passion services at the various churches and at 10 o'clock will Told installation services in the conven- tion hall.
 ''The convention will be brought to a close tomorrow morning with a bright session at o'clock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
MRS. J. G. WHITFIELD
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

One of the pleasant events of yesterday was the bridge party given by Mrs. J. c. Whitfield in her apartment at Terrace Court. Her guests of honor were Mrs. Mahoney of Atlanta and Mrs. Miller of Dadeville. Her guests were the members of her club and a few other friends.
 Mrs. Whitfield is always an artistic hos tess. Her hospitality yesterday was planned with exceptional taste. The Eas- ter suggestion was paramount. Easter lilies and sweet peas and other blossoms were gracefully distributed throughout the pretty apartment. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. K. A. Ivey presided over the punch bowl and the score was kept by Mrs. Will Leedy and Mrs. Elliott Carper.A
 A tempting plate was served to the guests after the games and three well chosen prizes were presented. The club prize and the guests prize were hand painted plates. The game prize was a pair of silk hose and the consolation trophy, a hand-painted puff box, was drawn from bouqeut of sweet peas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
STARKS-CRITTENDEN
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

A lovely event of yesterday was the marriage of Miss Inez Crittenden and MT
 Homer Starks of Etowah, Tenn. It was h morning wedding occurring at Il o'clock lat the home of the brides parents, Mr.
 and Mrs. M. IT. Crttenden. on South Twentieth street. The residence was ap- propriately decorated as befitted an Eas- ter bride, with Easter lilies and other white spring blossoms. A tracery of smi- lax as frieze in each room was a charm ing background and twlning the chande- Hers were delicate festoons of asparagus ferns, while clusters of Easter lilies also hung from the lights, pouring out their fragrance above the heads of the guests The vows were spoken in the drawing room in front of an altar impro- vised from the mantel shelf. This was hidden completely with vines and dotted here and there with lilies and roses.
 An orchestra seated behind tall screen ing palms played throughout the cere- mony, and gave the Lohengrin bridal chorus for the entrance of the party. It was a simple marriage service and one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Would Like Whole Page Every
 Day For Women'S Interests
"Ardent Admirer Likes Reading About Femninity- Pertinent Questions On Absorbing Topic-Suggess That Masculine Element Be Given Little Space
 of Their Own
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

On my desk I found the following communication few days ago:
 My Dear Miss Dolly Dalrymple:'
 T wish for something, oh! so much. and guess what 1t is? Well, it's this: I wish The Age-Herald would have a whole page every day just devoted to women's affairs, like you have on Sun days. I would have, if I were you, two prettily dressed ladies at the top of the page, as you described recently, in the latest fashions; your daily sketch rect pes, home decoration ideas on fancy work. gardening and all those things that interest women, for your sketches are so clever, and I know every woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mrs. Henry B. Bray and Mrs. Shipman returned Thursday from French Lick Springs, where they spent 10 days. Their stay was made especially attractive ow- ing 10 the presence of a number of cele- brities and people of unusual prominence from points in the north and west.
 
 Miss Mamie Martin is spending the weekend with her sister, Mrs. R. M. Le- land in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Leland and her two children have just returned home after weeks visit to her mother.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Saunders and Mrs. DeBardeleben will motor to Atlanta to at- tend grand opera. They will leave Bir- mingham Thursday and expect to hear "Koenigskinder" Friday night, "Il Tro- vatore" Saturday afternoon and "Otello' Saturday night.
 MT. and Mrs Thomas Judge arrived yes terday from Montgomery and are guests of MT. and Mrs. Edward Dunkerly 1912 South Thirteenth street.
 Mrs. Maude Murray Miller, president of the Ohio Newspaper Womens associa- ton, and member of the editorial staff of through Birmingham today to visit friends and relatives in Selma and Marion, and will return to Birmingham the latter part of the week to visit her sister, Mrs. T. M Wallace, at 1123 North Twenty-nffth street.
 The many friends of Mrs. Annie Carney will be delighted to know that she Is recovering from her operation for ap- pendicitis. She expects to return home from St. yincent's hospital- Saturday or Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. B. M. Starks of Louisville spent yesterday in the city attending the marriage of Miss Crittenden and MT. Homer Starks.
 Warren Stone, the young son of MT. at their home with typhoid fever.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Cowles Crouch are passing the week in Colorado Springs en route home from California.
 Miss Margaret Reynolds of Anniston is the guest of Miss Julia Chenoweth.
  Mrs Frederic Gunster of New York arr rived yesterday to visit her parents, Capt. and Mrs. William IT. Graves.
 Mrs E. c. Chandler will go to Atlanta to attend grand opera.
 Mrs A. O. Lane Is planning to go to Atlanta next week for grand opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

preciation of Dolly's work is just about one of the incest things that ever hap pened.
 AS to the question of jealousy and an article on that subject, it is so full of interest and ideas that 1t is hard to know just where to begin.
 Stevenson says: "A great many people run down jealousy on the score that 1t Is an artificial feeling as well as prac- tically inconvenient. Jealousy, at any rate, is one of the consequences of love, and you may like it or not like it, at pleasure. but there it is.''
 I know an old lady whose favorite question when she meets a person-long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Yesterday Completed Another
 Busy Day of Easter Week
Music Study Club Holds Open Meeting at the Country Club Weddings solemnized- -Luncheons, Dinners and Cards Mrs Whitfield, Miss Ware Mrs. w. P. McCrossin MT
 Roberts Extend Hospitalities Other Topics
By MYRTLE MILES.

Under the most delightful conditions the Music Study club held it's final open meeting yesterday afternoon. The spring sunshine was perfect and the musicale took place at the Country club, which is ideal for such an entertainment. The hostesses for the day were Mrs. Victor Hanson, the president of the club, and the other officers, with the executive board. They received the guests in the living room of the club, but the pro- gramme, as usual, was presented in the ballroom, which was filled with the club members and their friends.
 Modern French and Russian composers have been studied this year by the club, and many excellent programmes, includ- ing biographical sketches, criticisms and Illustrative work, have been presented at the meetings which have taken place twice monthly. The open meeting was devoted to a resume of the works of Tchaikowsky. It was introduced by Mrs. l.. J. Haley with splendid sketch. Mrs. Haley Is one of the brainiest of Birming- hams clubwomen. She writes a paper well and her delivery is always sprlghtly and entertaining. Her paper was one of the most delightful features of the after noon. The participants in the programme, however, included group of Birming- hams favorite musicians. Each gave the expected number most pleasingly, making the programme from beginning to end a treat.
 Following the musical the members of the club and it's guests met over the tea cups at 8 table decorated attractively with pink carnations. Mrs. William s. Lovel land Mrs. George F. Harrington presided.
 The programmes were In charge of Miss Edith Bowron and Mrs. W. M. Mayes. They were inscribed as follows:
 Sketch, 'Tschaikowsky, Life and Works" Mrs. L-J. Haley.
 Piano (a) "Song Without Words" (b) 'June," Mrs. Monetta Stribbling Wells
 Soprano (a) ITO the Forest" (b) "A Night In July" Co Morning Miss Elise Jones.
 String quartet, Andante from Op. H., Mrs. E. c. Wells, Messrs. Klenk, Gussen and Deitman.
 Balitone. Don Juan's serenade," MT. John Shaddick.
 Piano, "Chanson Triste," Mrs. Charles Bowman.
 Soprano, "Adieu Foret," Jeanne dArc, Mrs. Leon Cole.
 Chorus, (a) "The, Nymphs of the Wood Delibes), (b) "St. Mary Magda- lene" CIndy), soprano solo. Miss Elise Jones, Treble C1ef club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
SIGMA SIGMA SOCIETY
 MEETS IN CONVENTION

Commenting upon the convention of the Sigma Sima sorority, in Richmond, Va, which Miss Lucy Downey is attending, the following appeared in the Dispatch: k,
 "A business session of several hours duration began the second day Of the sigma Sigma sorority convention at the Jefferson hotel this morning.
 ''The attendance was not so large as d. the opening session, but the delegates anu visitors are stil in the city
 "A second business session will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
MRS. w. P. M'CROSSIN
 HOSTESS FOR MISS JOHNSTON

Miss Eugenia Johnston, whose wedding Will be one of the events of next week, was the bonoree at a beautiful luncheon yesterday given by Mrs. w. P. McCrossin The guests included Miss Johnston's bridesmaids. Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Martha Dabney, Miss Letitia Johnston, and her maid of honor, Miss Julia Ceno- weth and Miss Margaret Reynolds of An niston.
 The table was especially pretty with its central mound of white carnations and lilies of the valley. The place cards were hand-painted with brides, and the favors were heart-shaped boxes of bon bons topped with flowers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

always contended that there should be no such thing and that to encourage such @ feeling in ones heart is simply to create turmoil and strife for the indi- vidual, and make many enemies and break up pany friendships.
 Awaiting your pleasure on my request l beg to remain your
 .'ARDENT ADMIRER.'' Many thanks for those kind words and assure Ardent Admirer" that her ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
MISS MARY WARE
 ENTERTAINS LITTLE JOKERS

The Little Jokers held a delightful meeting yesterday with Miss Mary Ware. According to custom they assembled at 80 for luncheon and afterward played series of games. The luncheon was served at the card tables-five in number. Each table was adorned with a hamper of ,white sweet peas. Coffee was served in tho din- ing room, where the table was covered with Venetian lace and held centerpiece of pink Killarney roses. One prize Is pre- sented at Little Jokers' meetings. Yes terday Miss Ware gave a Dutch collar of Irish crochet