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The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
CURIOUS DOMESTIC PETS.
Musical Insects and Waiting Mice
Very Popular In Japanese
Households.

Among the many curious domestic
pets of the japanese are their musical
insects and waltzing mice.
Hung up in the. verandas Of Japa-
nese houses may be seen small, exqui-
sitely cut bamboo cages, from which
in the hush of dawn and at the close
Of summer days proceed quaint little
whistlings, tinklings and trills. Usual
iy It is at evening that the japanese
sit at their ease TO listen to the music
OF their imprisoned insects. One called
the "suzu-mushi'' gives out, it is said
a kind If triIl so delicate and clear as
70 sound like an ethereaIized birds
song.
One species of japanese mouse may
be said to waltz through the greater
part Of the waking hours of its life,
never firing, though its feet wear out
IN the process. This peculiar little
rodent is black and white and has
pink eyes. It's chief popularity is that
at a time when baby mice of other
species are just beginning to move
about this terpsichorean mouse is al
ready able to waltz.
Put together, these Japanese dane
ing mice viii waltz in couples, and at
times more than two will join in a
mad whirl So rapid is the movement
Of the dancers that it is difficult to
distinguish their heads from their
tails.
The japanese says that Waiting
seems to he as essential to the happi
ness Of this mouse as midair someT
sauIts are to the tumbling pigeon. An
upright peg forms a convenient pivot
round which the mouse can whiri, but
It is said that without any such guide
they would not in several minutes
cover an area larger than a dinner
plate, and they easily spin under g
tumbler.-New York Herald.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
The Lexington VIII be Conducted on
the Basis of Any Up To Date
First Class Hotel.

The banquet hall which is so much
needed in this city for the accom-
mediation of first class visitors and
patrons will be one of the features
of this hotel The automobile will
run TO and from the Union Station to
the hotel for the accommodation of the
guests. This has been just what the
city has needed for a long TINE for
the COlOred Americans, who visit
here. Whenever a person intelds to
visit the city, a card to the manager
Of the hotel will be promptly re
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
RniIad OMsfers

In Social Life In the Reign Of Queen
Anne" Swift writes to Stella, Lord
Masham made me go home with him
10 eat boiled oysters" and then he
obligingly adds the recipe: Take oys-
tiers, wash them clean-that is, wash
their shells clean: then put your oys-
ters in an earthen pot with their hol-
low side down; then put this pot, Gov
cred, into d great kettle OF water and
let it boil. Your oysters are then boiled
In their own liquor and do not mix
with water"
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03

sponded to, and the guest or guests
be driven Immediately to the hotel in
the hotels automobile which will
meet any train that comes into the
Union Station or Steamboat wharf
The erection OF this hotel in the
city of magnificent distances will be
an honor as well as a benefit to the
cOlored people. Almost any city in the
South has a first class hotel and the
people in Washington have deter
mined not to be behind IN meeting the
demands of strangers and visitors.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
AN UNFOUGHT DUEL.
The Way the Father of His Country
Avenged a Blow.

The Way the Father of His Country
Avenged a Blow.
It is narrated that on one occasion
In his early manhood Washington
came very near the settlement Of
dispute. so common in those days, by
fighting a duel. But as he was the
one who should have issued the chal-
Ienge he had the still greater courage
70 apologize and admit that he was in
the wrong.
1t was in the town Of Alexandria,
where the young Virginia colonel was
quartered with his troops, that an cleo
don dispute occurred, and in the heat
OF the party excitement Washington
told a Mr.. Payne that he lied. That
gentleman at once replied with blow
that knocked the young colonel down.
Word having reached the barracks
that their beloved commander had
been killed, his soldiers rushed to the
city to avenge him. He met them,
however. quieted them, and they re-
turned 10 their quarters.
Mr.. Payne, on receiving a note from
washington the next morning asking
him to cali at his lodgings, supposed it
was, of course. to give the colonel
opportunity to demand satisfaction
for the blow he had received the day
before Imagine his surprise when,
instead of finding pistols or swords
ready for duel. Washington greeted
him with Outstretched hand, saying
al believe I was wrong yesterday. You
have already had some satisfaction,
and if YOU deem that sufficient here
Is nv hand. Let Us be friends. H
A, Ogden in St Nicholas.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
A Long Felt Want Fulfilled.

Nathaniel Rufin, a we'll known cit
izen IS sole manager.
Ever since the foundation of this
government the colored citizens OF
this city have been in need Of a first
class hotel where families and guests
from other cities may go with in
punity and with reservation. Thou
sands of the best and we'll known
colored people have visited this city
and do visit it now, but they have no
place of dignity to go with their lam
lilies and feel at home. DIR. Booker
T. Washington, about year ago
made a special plea to the Negro
Business League of this city to see
to it that a hotel be erected. for the
accommodation of the colored people;
that when he, Dr.. Washington, comes
to the city he is compelled to go to
some private home.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
His Last Request.

AS the doomed man was led to the
scaffOld the sheriff asked:
"Have you any last request to
maker"
''Yes," said the wretch. II would
like to have a pair Of suspenders."
So they assigned two hangmen to the
fob instead of one-BalGmore Sun.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
The Buffet Cannot be Surpassed.

The dining-room which will be large
and commodious with a seating ca
pacity for one hundred and fifty
guests.
The barber shop will be managed
by a first class tonsorial artist with
every modern convenience. The bill
lard parlOr, Office, lobby and waiting
room will be unsurpassed. The wait
ing parlor will be on the first floor,
handsomely furnished.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
Capital Stock.

The company is incorporated with
a capital stock Of fifty thousand dol
lars, Of this amount the company has
decided to sell fifteen thousand dol
lars of it. a greater opportunity has
never been offered the people OF this
city, who are enterprising and wish
good investment.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
The LEXINGTON HOTEL
A Great Colored Hotel at Last

The colored Americans are to have
an up-to-date frst-class hotel with
every modern convenience with buf-
fet, barbershop, kitchen, billiard par
lors, office, lobby and waiting room,
automobile to convey guests to and
from the Union Station, etc
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
There VIII be Thirty-Eight Large
Airy Bed Rooms and Nine Baths.

There will be at least two private
bath rooms connected with the suite
OF rooms on the second and third
floors.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
THE LEXINGTON HOTEL.

The Front Entrance VIII be on L St.
The entrance to the Rathskeller will
be on / street or main entrance lead
ing to the basement
The Rathskeller will be fitted up
equal to any in the United States.
the 1 street entrance.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
A Leading Question.

''AIr. Wombat?"
What is it, Tommy?
when you were a little boy and fell
lers called on your sister, did they ever
give you a nickel to go out and playT'
kansas City Journal.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
IUr+ fiCa f5sUrN.

ssBut why do you cry so, Frau
Maier?'
'The sight of Vesuvius reminds me
so of my poor dear Henry. He, too,
was always smoking. g."-FHegende Blat-
ter.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
Chandsd Color.

HoweIl-You were the dark horse in
the convention, weren't you? Powell
No, was a blond jackass. New
York Press.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03
The Lexington Hotel

has been erected at the southwest
corner Of twenty-hrst and L streets,
northwest. It is a beautiful three
story edifce to contain every modern
convenience and accommodation for
guest.
The Washington bee., 1912-02-03

knowledge is more than equivalent
20 force.-Johnson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
Summer Society And
 Other Fen1inine Interests

 the same breadth and sympathy with which she would nave done a big canvas The young woman who posed for this Mrs. Luke says is one of Howard Chan der Christys models, and the most sa tis- fving whom he has ever used-grace itself patient and wonderful in retaining a pose
 The head of an old woman-a stu
 which is very familiar to Mrs. Luke's ad- mirers-was accepted by the Society of Western Artists this spring in their rotary exhibition shown in Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, St. Louis and Des Moines. This tiny representation of a little bent old woman shows the artists ability to see some beauty in every mortal. Here she has depicted the beauty and the pathos of age. The woman is a former ballet dancer, and a favorite model in the Art Institute This miniature received de- cided appreciation In the same exhibi- ton another sketch from life is after a different type. II is the head of man a dark-browed foreigner with strong, stern face; rich, draped urban rests on his head and seems a fitting head dress for his almost barbarous counte- nance
 The Maiden of Llsle, is done in plaster and one of the most interesting things in Mrs. Lu1Ses interesting studio. She exc cited this bit of sculpture and d bas relief Of the small boy While receiving criticisms from Barnhorn in Cincinnati and every one who has seen it goes into ecstasies. It is unusual in conception and almost flawless in execution, an alto gether charming composition which the artist effected in her happiest mood. T cannot resist modelling something" she said, "every time I go back to the in- stitute, because l love it." Sculpture. of course, is not my life work. It is, how ever. one of my pleasures and as I am fond of the study which, by the way, was done originally in wax and never cast I was delighted when Mr Barnhorn said mine was good enough to cast. 1 have done more work in drawing than anything else this season. for portrait painting is the work that I love best and the charcoal drawings in the life class the things that I am getting most out of at present. "There are several char coal sketches in the studio close to smi- lar studies done in oil Each was made from life, and the faithfulness of the painter in catching a likeness is capital. In these, in all Mrs Luke's work is the vigorous expression of a woman who sees things with wide-open eyes, separates the big things from the little and trans fers the essentials faithfully to canvas or ivory. Her work is capital and her quiet | perseverance deserves the eommendation l that art is accorded her by all who have seen it's results
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
MISS MARY DOUGLASS TO STUDY IN PARIS

A Birmingham girl wnose musical talent IS to receive foreign training during the next year and probably longer is Miss Mary Douglass, daughter of Mrs. Alice NJ Douglass. Miss Douglass has a de- lightful soprano voice and was educated at Ward Seminary where she had fine musical advantages. She has decided to go to Paris for study under D'Abine. and will sail August 2i. Her plans for the winter are especially delightful, as she will be with five other young women, three of whom are from Nashville, and the six are to so under the chaperonage of Miss Frances F. Beverell, who takes a party of girls every other season. She has secured an apartment in the most desirable locality and beautifully situated for the convenience of the students. Un- der such auspices the talented Birming- ham girl cannot fail to develop artistical- ly, especially as she is to study the lan- guages and dancing as we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
A DANCE FOR
 VISITING GIRLS

The dance at the Margaret Allen school on Wednesday evening, July IT, will be especially delightful. Tho german will be led by Mir. Charles Francis Baton and, Miss Evelyn Reynolds, assisted by MT. Griffin Shurbet and Miss Kathleen Hayes. The checking list includes Miss Evelyn Reynolds. Kathleen Hayes, Lynne Gray son, Lorraine Cunningham, Helen Eus- tis Elizabeth Bowie. Gladys Grambs, Mary Munger. Roberta Porter Nell Cosby, Cundell Baldwin, Mary Meighans Annie Franklin, Nellie Haylow, Margaret Haylow. Lillian Hughes. Doris Moughon, Cora Greeg, Virginia McDavid, Helen Lake Litttle Annie Binn, Mary Ratliff, Annie Donaldson, Margaret Lata6y, &c., rena Kirkpatrick, Mary Lykes, Estelle Strickland, Lora Ridout, Lucy Lyman Powell, Carrie White Bean, Carrie Yates, Marie Hardwck Margaret Mooore Hen rietta Gibson, Allison Smith, Etoile White. Mary Sessions, Mary Streit, Evelyn Bease- ley, Bessie Bethea. Estelle Berlea, Mary Bethea, Lydia Eustis. Ellen Percy. May beth Beddow, Mary Claire Norwood, Mary Brockman, Sarah Neill. Alma Tharpe, Mary Bradshaw, Mary Cameron, Margaret Cameron, Hazel Copeland, Edith Orr, Marion Orr. Pauline Ouerbecker, Mary Ellen Perkins, Susie Perry, Kate Perry. Bland Tonl,inson, Mayo Thach, Lila Tynes. Ella Louise Ward. Eula " eaklSAt Juultn JoilcS, Kathleen Near ney, Kathleen Kay. Nelma Lawrence, Helen McAdory, Elizabeth Massey. Ger trude Maddox, Hattie Morris. Margaret Munger, Lucy Nabb. Clara Maddox. Sal-
 lie Norwell, Dean Dillon, Anita Eustis. Fannie Evans, Ruth Evans. Jonsie Evans, Jeanette Ebersole, Harriet Fitts, Bessie Foster, Mary Howell. Malvina Howell, Sallie Win IIulsey. Alice Jones. Dixie Jackson, Lizzie Lee Pound, Grace Pound. Mary Lou Cobb, Esteiie Sehussier. Eliza beth Russell. Eula Whatley, Ruth Gaudn, Rose Owen McDa0d. Rose Sibley, Mary Slbley, Carrie Boafdman. Roberta Lamb, Rose Snyder, Pattarena Sheppard, Fred rika Ferguson, Nora Scrsyen. Leila
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
REV. JOSEPH MEADE
 TO WED IN NASHVILLE

Mrs. Stanley II. Bell of Nashville Tenn. announces the engagement and approach ing marriage of her daughter. Helen, to the Reverend Joseph Lyons Meade, arch deacon of the Episcopal diocese of north ern Arizona, The marriage will take place the latter part of the fall at Christ church in Nashville.
 The a boye announcement will be read here with cordial interest. MT. Meade is q former Birmingham man and d mem Der of a prominent family. He is d brother of Mrs. Spier Whitaker CHaidee Meade) and frequently visits her
 Miss Bell is a prominent figure in Nash ville society and represents one of the oldest families of Tennessee. The we'd ding promises to be ono of the most prominent, socially speaking, of the win ter in Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
n ivory puff box, a fan

the trophies, an ivory puff box, fan and silver bar pin were awarded.
 The rooms in which the playing took place were frightened with a profusion of nasturtiums and sunfiowers. Ices and salads also suggested the bright color note. Those whom the hostess asked to meet her three honorees were Miss Julia Shackelford. Miss Lenora Hassinger, Miss Mary Dorsey Harris, Miss Rather inc Kearney. Miss Jeanette Ebersole. Miss Daisy Lee Douglass, Miss Sara Collins, Miss Nora Screvin, Miss Frances White, Miss Elizabeth Wyman, Miss Beverly Leake, Miss Cundell Baldwin, Miss Louise Long. Miss Roberta Lamb, Miss Della Houston. Miss Virginia Has singer, Miss Lucy Thomas Miss Helen Mewhinny and Miss. Men Wall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

MRS. LUKE RETURNS TO STUDIO WORK DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS INTERVENING BE- TWEEN STUDY OF ART IN THE NORTH-REV. JOSEPH MEADE TO WE'D A PROMINENT NASH VILE GIRL-SOCIAL AFFAIRS OF INTEREST TO YOUNGER ELEMENT-DINNERS - CARDS. ENGAGEMENTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

her with some of the brilliant song-birds who. have already arrived" A New York paper, the Commercial, recently published picture of Miss Humphrey in a group of notables and made this perti- nent comment: "Neda Humphrey, a southern girl. has already accomplished what many promising artist has failed
 in Unheralded. she came to New York and quietly settled down to cultivate her voice. Last Monday she too& some of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
MISS LAURIE ODEN
 GIVES 800 PARTY

party of young people enjoyed the hospitality of Miss Laurie Odens nome yesterday afternoon, when she enter tained in compliment to her guests at oOo
 Miss Marie Lanning, Miss Aline Carter and Miss Grace Parker were the three attractive girls whom the hostess invited her guests to meet. The games were concluded after spirited session and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
 GRADED UNION SERVICES

The graduation service of the Sunday School Teachers Graded union will be held Tuesday morning, July Is, at 10 o'clock, in the First PresbyteI ian church. Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street An interesting programme has been pre- pared and the public is cordially invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
MISS NEIDA HUMPHREYS
 SUCCESS IN MUSIC

If one reads signs alright Miss Neida an Alabama girl with local promises to be one of the leading singers of the country. The press in New York has repea tedly mentioned her voice in enthusiastic terms. and for the sake of definite praise has compared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

bama graduates of the college, Will De in the city Monday morning and at the meeting Tuesday Mrs Cox is at present in Marion.
 This Is the seventy-fifth anniversary year of the existence of the college, and in the spring the anniversary will be fittinglv celebrated. All Judson Slris, whether graduates or not, are urged to attend the meeting Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
A MATINEE PARTY
 FOR MRS. JORDAN

. Mrs. J. H. Eddy invited a small party of friends to attend the matinee Friday afternoon as her guests, the party cohl- plimenting Mrs C. C. Jordan of Aberdeen, Miss. Her guests were Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Harry Walstrom, Mrs. Barnes Morgan Miss Sue Lee Wier, Mrs J. II. Dewey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
HUDSON ALUMNAE
 TO ORGANIZE CHAPTER

meeting Of the alumnae of Judson college is called for Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Y. w. (. A. Mrs. Ethelle Lovejoy Cox of Gadsden who is organizing chapters from among the Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
MISS NELLIE HAYLOW
 ISSUES DANCE CARDS

Miss Nellie Haylow, at home for Mis- Grayson, Tuesday, June 16. Dancing Nine o'clock"
 The above card has been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
HOOPER -BYERS
 NUPTIAL DATE
XNalfef Hnnne, nf

The marriage of MT Walter Hooper of this city to Miss Ada Byers of Ashvllle, announcement of whose engagement was made several weeks, ago, will take place at the brides home in Ashville September 1S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
MRS. DENNERLE
Hair Dresser, 2i25 Firth Avenue.
 Hell Phone f223.

We have put in the very latest improved permanent hair waYer, We guarantee this wave to be permanent and does not injure the hair. This is the coming wave. In one city in 1910 but 3i heads were waved. In 1911 e7l3 heads were attende> to, while 1912 so far shows d probable in crease.
 Why is this so? Because it imparts to the straightest hair perfectly natural wave or curl of great beauty that cannot be distinguished from natural wavy hair; adds charm to every face; does away with the injurious curling iron and bothersome patent devices.
 The only artificial method that produces Q natural permanent wave unaffected by weather conditions. Hair waved or curled with this waver becomes more wayy or curly in rain. dampness or sea air or after the shampoo. It is a time proven, permanent success, proving that it is no longer necessary. economical or best to continually curl the hair.
 If you are interested in the beautiful appearance of your hair you must have this wave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
MISS LANDSBERGER'
 GIVES A GARDEN PARTY

Miss Elma Iandsberger will entertain Monday evening with a garden party in compliment to her guest. Miss Lightman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

Screven Cecile McCrossin, Dorsey Harris, Amy MeCrossin, Sarah Collins, Nirgini1 Abbott Edna Allison. Orine Barnett, Leila Smith, Oracle Berry, Ireta McCros- sin Gertrude Mccormack, Margaret Pat ton, Elsie Chase, Lucille Jackson, Lu- ellie Smith, Felicia Stret and others
 The following have been asked to acti as chaperons for the dance: MT. and Mrs B. J. Cheeseman, MT. and Mrs, Warren Barnett, Mir and Ms. George4 Eustls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
MIR. HARTZELL TO PLAY
 AT SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST

MT. Claud R. Hartzell has consented to give a. programme of organ music this evening at the Southside Baptist church. The programme will begin at 7:f5 and continue half hour. Mrs. Mettie Da- vidson Jones, the soprano. will sing. MISS GOWDYLOCK JOHNSTON
 HONOREE AT CLUB DINNER
 Miss Gowdylock Johnson of Meridian. ->>-~>>~--~>~-~~>-
 (Continued Page Thirty)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
THE GROWLERS
 ELECT OFFICERS

The Growlers held their regular monthly meeting this week with the usual routine varied by the semi-annual election of of ficers. MT. Frank Davis is president, Mr Nelson Snow vice president MT. James Bostick recording secretary and Mir Tom Estes corresponding secretary. The treasurer is MT Ed Norment and the standing committee, whose member ship includes Mir. Melville Davis, MT. John Prowell. Mir l.. A. Brooks and MT. Frank Davis has as chairman MT. Charles Cord.
 Mir. Nelson snow chairman, and Mir. Lucen Hood and MT. Louis K. Plosser. Jr constitute the membership commit- tee, and MT. James 0. Screven Is chair man of the press committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

A Group of Miniature Studies. Lower, Study From Life" in Spring Ex- hibition; Upper, Left to Right, Study From Life" Exhibited in Chicago This Spring; Mrs. J. E. Miles, Mrs. John T. YanOrsdale of Fort Mathematician photographs of originals, by H. G. Baird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

the best critics in the city by storm when m the ballroom of the Plaza she unfolded one of the most exquisite lyric soprano voices heard in many year. Miss Hum- phrey some time ago came under the notice of Enrico Caruo and Antonio Scotti of the Metropolitan opera, and their in- terest in the young artist made her debut one of nationwide significance This songbird from the south is a second Alma Gluek and if Grand Opera does not claim her for next season vocal circles in the city will wonder why
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

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The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1912-05-25

hand tactics OF this organization OF
foreign hoodlums and anarchists they
will finally succeed IN their undertak.
ing. and II they do, God help the re.
public OF the United States.
The Roman Catholic church cannot
shirk the responsibility for Just such
tactics as we are describing Since
the day they lost the power 10 burn
people az the stake who disagreed with
trem. they have employed other meth.
ods as devious and damnable. and
Rome boasts that she never changes.
Romanlsm has shown her black
hand In America. The Menace has
pulled OF her mask and revealed her
inward character. We now ask you
TO Join with US In a demand that Uncle
Sam kick her. boots and baggage, from
the face OF the continent.
Il must not be forgotten that one OF
the Camorrists indicted for one OF
the most barbarous murders and blood.
thirsty crimes smearing the history
OF Italy for centuries, vas a Roman
Catholic priest, Verdessi.
The church" promptly dlsavowed
HIS act as that OF an apostate, but
tl.ty cannot eyade the fact that this
organization OF educated criminals, as
well as the Malta itself. are purely
Italian productions, made possible by
the lack OF religious training in the
papal schools and by the equally sad
lack OF love for God taught by the
priests OF that once benighted land.
These are the people aimed at by
A - AHN
II opposed by Cardinal Gibbons and
the Federated Roman Catholic So
cieties in America, for that bill would
retard the growth OF the papal church
In the United States.
Americans ought to flood congress
with demands for the passage OF this
bill, which has passed the senate and
is now before the house.