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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
BEST EXHIBIT MADE
 BY IRON AND STEEL
Business Activiey Is Un-
 doubtedly Widening
PIG IRON IS ACTIVE
Business Sentiment Becoming Dis tinctly More Optimistic-Active Demand in Dry Goods by Re-
 tailers-Good Mill Orders

New York. March 15.-R, G. Dunn X Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Business activity is undoubtedly widen ing, while business sentiment, alike in industrial mercantile and financial de- partments is becoming distinctly more optimistic. This betterment is voiced in the reports from all leading cities. The best exhibit Is made by iron and steel, and dNhese trades are so fundamental to general business prosperity that their marked improvement Is extremely sug- gestive.
 Purchases of pig iron, stimulating to aii branches of the industry. and caus- ing a strengthening of prices, is tho chief inducement in that trade. In dry goods there is an active demand by retailers. Notable sales of print cloths have been made, and all cotton goods are active with advances in prices in certain lines. Mills are well supplied with orders and the trade generally is beginning to ex- hiblt a striking contrast to the depres- sion that existed last year. Leather is advancing and hides are strong. The shoe trade is experiencing fairly normal conditions, and in eastern cities de- mand is increasing, even though New England factories are beginning to slow up. The copper market has been unfav- orably affected by statistics showing af increase in stocks, and also by the British strike, which If continued would dimin- ish the foreign demand. 1t is suggest ed, however. that business sentiment in England is improving notwithstanding the strike. In this connection the anthra- cite coal trouble at home is unsettled because of various conferences, but this has stimulated current buying. The ab- sence of speculation is a characteristic feature of business in all it's branches in that 1t is coupled with such economies and efficiencies in administration as will en- able business to be conducted profitably on narrower margins than formerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Bradstreet's S Review

New York, March 15.-Bradstreets' to-
 morrow will say:
 Trade reports reflect dual characteris- tles-limited retail trade and road sales
 because of indictment weather over a wide area. but liberal wholesale and iobbing business has been taken in the leading
 eenters. Stocks are light, hence constant
 purchasing is necessary and although
 some conditions, notably, the fears of q
 coal miners strike, would ordinarily tend
 to disturb matters. This possibility, per
 haps probability, considered by and large, seemingly does not act as an immediate
 deterrent and, save In the south. the undercurrent portended more favorable development Gradually steady improve
 ment rather than any heavy rush is ex- pected until after the presidential con ventions.
 | As regards immediate development the dry goods market holds the cogn of van tage. Demand has been more active, prices are firmer, deliveries of staple goods are slow. fall orders are coming
 In more freely, and buyers who remainSd out of the market or bought too spar ingly now find that supplies are not forth
 coming so readily as anticipated. Appar-
 ently there Is a scarcity of textile oper- atlves in the east as well as in the
 south. and mills are averse to contract ing far ahead at prices quoted for nearby deliveries. Jobbers are doing an expand ing business.
 Other lines displaying activity are coal,
 coke, pig iron farm implements, seeds,
 staple groceries, paints hardware. build- CTS material in general and lumber de- | nand for which has hitherto been back ward while there Is more doing in ma chnery and business with manufacturers | of automobiles and accessories therefore | Is good.
 Business failures for the week ending March Il were 2ll, against 2S7 last week. 251 in the like week of 1911, POS in 1910, 22f in 1909 and 303 in 1908. Business fail
 ures in Canada for the week number 25.
 which compares with fl last week and 27 for the corresponding week last year. Wheat. including flour. exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending March II, aggregated 2,332 056 bushels, against 1,s99,227 last week
 and 1.SS547S this week last year. For the
 q weeks ending March IA exports are
 ll5667 eos bushels against SC. 645.30s in the
 corresponding period last year. Corn ex-
 ports for the week are s34 100 bushels.
 against 2,247 363 last week and 1853, 53 in 1911 For the 37 weeks ending March IA corn exports are 2995S.3 .39S bushels, against 36 lS1 ,S67 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
ISSUE TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
 FOR DOCTORS CONVENTION

Dr. Aston Fitts, Tuscaloosa. "Eclampsis
 Biology and Treatments" pr. r. Joseph
 Dean, Union Springs, "Hemorrhage in Typhoid Dr. W. ]. Love, Opeliisa, 'W ound Infection;' pr. J. F. Alexander West Blocton, subject to he announced;
 Dr. Kenyon Thetford, Boligee, Santa
 tion in Rural Districts" pr. F. NJ. Light
 foot, Cross Keys, "Some Experiences In
 Minor Medeine;" pr Mortimer Jordan,
 Birmingham, subject to be announced:
 pr F. A. Lupton. Birmingham, subject
 to be announced Dr. J. N Baker, Mont
 gomery, subject to be announeed Dr. $.
 l., Ledbetter, Birmingham, Ear Compl- cations In the Present Grip Epidemc." Dr R. B. McNeill, Jemison, subject To be announced Dr. A. w. Rallis. Gads- den, The Proper Handling of Unfavor-s
 able Complica tions in Post Operative Treatment;' Dr. H. T. Hehin, Brming-
 ham. subject to be announced; Dr. J. D. Heacock, Birmingham, subject to be an- nounced pr. Charles F.. Bowman, Bir-
 mngham. "The Use of the Vaccines" Dr. C. k. Acker, Montevallo, Contra h. dications to the Removal of the Tonsis," pr. T. D. Parke, Birmingham, subject
 to be announced; pr. A. G. Douglass, Bir- mingham Constructions in the Urethra
 and Their Removal;' Dr. Thornton, Ta-
 adega, subject to be announced: pr. l.. L. Scott, Birmingham, The Applications or Jackets for Potts Diseases, With
 Demonstrations" Dr. Hugh II. Young, Baltimore. "The Treatment of Tuber- culosis of the Genito Urinary Tract" pr. stephen Watts, University of Virginia,
 Surgery of the Pancreas;" pr. George Der Johnson, Richmond. subject to Do nounced; Dr. Phillip Hammond. Boston, subject to he announced; Dr. D. Crosby Greene. Boston, subject to be announced; Dr. Maurice IT. Richardson. Boston, sub tect 10 be announced, pr. Guy F.. Hummer, n hi fn ho
 W. F. Scott. Birmingham, Functional
 Kidney Tests" Dr. l. R. Watkins of Bir-
 mlrgham. Dr. W. Lawson Thornton Of
 Talladega and Dr. II. G. Ward of Bir-
 mirgham. a discussion of the chronic dis
 turbances of the bladder and kidneys and method of diagnosis
 Ethical papers by local physicians will
 bs read by pr. Courtney Shropshire, Dr. James E. Dedman, Dr. II. A. Elkourle and Dr. Gaston Torrance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

The tentative programme for the an nual convention of the Alabama Medical association, to be held here April 16-l9 has been forwarded by pr. l.. C. Morris, the president, from this city to Secretary Baker of Montgomery. This is subject to change and revision, but will for the main part be carried out scheduled.
 Dr. Ross Snyder, who is chairman of the local entertainment committee, announces that more detailed and elaborate arrange ments for the entertainment of the visit Ing ladies attending the Birmingham con vention have been made than ever before attempted.
 Among the events planned for their ex- elusive enjoyment is the musicale Thurs day afternoon, April IS, and theatre party for that evening. The social side of the conv ention will be inaugurated with a luncheon to be given at the Birmingham Medical college at noon Tuesday. April 16 At noon the following day luncheon will pe given at one of the larger hotels and a large public reception, with receiv- ing line of well known and prominent physicians of this and other cities, will be rendered the guests that evening at the Eillman hotel. The barbecue, the exact setting of which is to be kept secret until the occasion warrants, is slated for Thursday afternon. This will practically conclude the festivities attendant upon the convention, leaving the closing day to be devoted 10 the election of officers and other routine matters.
 Following is the programme as outlined ,,rof .tru etf enthc features of the convention ses- sions:
 Dr. R. S. Hili Montgomery, "Cesarean Section" pr. Charles M. Franklin, unlon Springs, "Syphiltic Cirrhosis of the iver;" pr. Fl. W. Hill, Carrolton, sub- ject to be announced; pr. s. l.. Zurnehely, Decatur, subject to be announced; pr. Gilmore J. Winthrop, Mobile, subject to be announced pr. James Mason, Birmins- ham, "Diagnostic Value of the Systoscope and Accessories" pr. Cunningham Will son, ''rhoraic Surgery With Demonstra- tion;" pr. E. P. Hogan, Birmingham, Abdominal and Pelyis Drainage" Dr. James s. Gllespy. Birmingham. "The Clinical Value of Pulse Studies;" Dr. W. D. Partlow, Tuscaloosa. "The Relation of Auto-Intoxication to Certain Psyshoses With Reference to Treatment" Dr. M. E. Cameron, Eutaw, Some Observations on Peliagra as Existing in Alabama" Dr. D. s. Brockway, Livingston, "Malarial Fever and It's Successful Treatment Without Qulnine;'' Dr. W. NJ. salter Rep ton. subject to be announced; Dr. Eu- gent F. Casen. raadcga, "Obstetrical Work in Ala hama o Tr M S M Davie Dothan, Feeding in Typhoid Fever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
'NEWSO OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD
MT. Ernest Thompson Weeds Accomplished Mobile Girl
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
Mrs. Wilbur kelley's Bridge Club Meets With Her-Miss Powell Hostess for the Highland
 Clan-Other Social Topics
By MYRTLE MILES

A surprise wedding of much interest to the many friends of both parties in Bir- mingham and Mobile was consummated on Thursday afternoon in Mobile when Miss May Olive Arnold one of Mobile s most popular and charming girls, became the bride of MT. J. Ernest Thompson. Immediately after the ceremony. which was performed at St. Mary's rectory. the former home of Father Ryan, the noted "Poet-priest of the Confederacy," by Rev. Father Eaton, pastor of St. Mary s Catholic church, the members ofs the wedding party, which included only the family and immediate friends of the two young people, were entertained at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. o. T. Arnold, on Government street, with a wedding dinner.
 MT. and Mrs. Thompson left Mobile last night for wedding trip, coming first to this city to spend several days with the parents of the groom, Col. and Mrs. N. F. Thompson, 1901 Fifteenth avenue, south.
 The bride is the daughter of MT. Q. T. Arnold, a leading merchant of the Gulf City She Is regarded as one of the most talented pianists in the south, having ap- peared in some of the leading musical events of the season, with prominent mu- sicians from all over the country.
 MT. Thompson is a native of this city, a graduate of the Birmingham High school, and has many friends and ac- quaintances in the Magic City. He is a brother of MT. J. Cary Thompson, the well known real estate man. MT. Thompson has taken high rank as suc- cessful young business man of Mobile. He is secretary and treasurer of the North Mobile Development company, of which his father, Col. x. F. Thompson, is president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
When de Excuse Fac tory" goes up, dar'll be CT Want Ad in de paper sayin' dat only Married Men need apply fer de job uv Manager.

pendable and great deal finer. Five years ago women were trying to please the men-today they are sweetly trying to please themselves
 "Whoever they are trying to please" said the Man. I'm very much interested in the working proposition Why is 1t that so many girls have gone to work not necessarily working on a salary but working. at4musie and Suffrage and art and flowers and gardening and anything just to work Why is it?'
 Because. reaily,' the Working Girl re- piled, "a woman hasn't justified herself these days until she has gone to work or married.
 "The latter of which many of them do just in order to get home," said the Man.
 "Homes aren't ready made" the girl replied. Fact is. no man has a home, no matter how many houses he owns, until some girl who loves him steps across the threshold and converts what IS a mere club into a real HOME.'
 Has that anything to do with girls workipg?' asked the Man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
THE WORKING GIRL TELLS THE MAN WHY ALL WOMEN
 HAVE GONE TO WORK
An Individual Impulse That is Reforming the Word-The Woman Revolution Whether She Gets the Ballot or Not is Mighty Wave-The Poet Was on to His Job Who
 Said: Life is Real Life is Earnest
BY DOLLY DALRYsfPLE

"The Lillies-of-the-Field -who-toil-not- neither -do-they-spi type seems to have finished passing" said tho Man yester- day. who was back home after spending five years in a far away country. It's astonishing how many girls I used to know before I went away who have gone to work at something or other
 "Women," the Working Girl corrected, raising her eyebrows
 "well-women." he agreed. That's. an innovation. By love! A fellow can come back to his home town and find every thing"
 Changed" the Working Girl finished, with feminine anticipation of what else he would say.
 '.No-only the girls-ehanged, he said. 'Thosc I left running about in perambu- lators seem to me to be grown up now and ready for society. They have the young woman look in their eyes. The trusting little girl is gone
 "But in her place the Working Girl replied, Stands something far more de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
MISS LUCY LYMAN POWELL
 HOSTESS TO THE CLAN

The Highland Canl met yesterday after noon with Miss Lucy Lyman Powell, who entertained at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. Frank C. Powell. At the close of a pleasant series of card games q dainty luncheon was served. The fol- lowing young women are members of the Highland Clan: Miss Mary Tardy, Miss Helen Eusts, Miss Elizabeth Bowie, Miss Cary Johnson, Miss Kate Perry. Miss Fannie Evans. Miss Pearl Guscott, Miss Annie Blinn. Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Bessie Bethea, Miss Elise Farrior, Miss Louise Glass, Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Virginia McDavid, Miss Evelyn Reynolds, Miss Leila Smith. Miss Virginia Underwood, Miss Carroll Woodson, Miss Virginia Abbott, Miss Harriet F'itts, Miss Kitty Bbb, Miss Mary Bibb, and Miss Louise Mnge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Harriet Fitts. who has been ap- sent from the city for several weeks re- turned this week from Mobile.
 Mrs. William Greet and Mrs. Mary Sid Harris of Huntsville arrived in Brmine- ham yesterday afternoon to be guests or MT. and Mrs. C. NJ. Stanley.
 Mrs E. l.. Mutchens of Greensboro, \. C. is the interesting guest of Mrs. Tom stobert She will be in Birmingham a week.
 Mrs William Martin is the guest Of Mrs. Guy Harris in Atlanta
 Mrs. William Hardic of Alexandria is in the city with friends.
 Miss Eleanor Matthews continues the guest of Miss Afinta Jones in Charlotte, N. C., where she has been brilliantly en- tertained.
 pr. r.. w. Daly, who has spent the win ter in Baltimore following some special work al Johns HoplSins, Is expected to return to Birmingham next week, and will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
MIR. AND MRS. JOHNSON
 GUESTS AT A MUSICALE

Mr. and Mrs. Bradish Gaillard John son. the latter formerly Miss Emma Grima of New Orleans. a popular visitor in this city. are mentioned among the guests at large musicale given in New York last Saturday by MT. and Mrs. Bradley Martin. ST. 1t was one of the most bril- liant social and musical events of the season. The attractions for the evening were:
 Miss Geraldine Farrar, MT. Clement and Mile. Sassoli, the noted harpist MT. and Mrs. Johnson will be in New York until some time in April; when they have pl5nned to go to Lakewood, N. J., for a visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 DISCUSS SUFFRAGE

The Yancey Literary society helu us us regular meeting yesterday aiternoon ip l,.,,e as ne central High school. Quotations were trop, the works of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe.
 The topic of the afternoon was discusseo ,i in debate: "Resolved, that women shou,u be allowed to vote" The affirmative slue of inc ouestion was argued by Harry Nevins and Henry Beatty; on the hesa- five side were William Ratliif and or svth Gordey. Both sides were aoly ue- tended. The judges decided, however Ill favor of the negative.
 poforc inc adjournment informal talks ,,ere made by several members of the faculty and other visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
GREAT DAMAGE BY
 WIND AT CHERAW, s. C.

Cheraw, s. C., March 15-A cyclonic wind which passed through the southern edge of Cheraw today totally destroyed in plant of the Boykin Lumber Msnu- featuring company. II unroofed the main building of the Cheraw Door. Sash and Blind company and blew down the dry liilns and unroofed the Sea Airline, known as the Seaboarl Air Line depot, and lev eiled every smokestack. Many chimneys and small buildings were leveled. No one was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Wheat Prices Collapse

Chicago, March l5.-Whcat prices col lapsed under heavy stop loss selling. The shrinkage amounted to more than cents per bushel Sellers who stampeded were chiefly those who have been speculating on estimates of light supplies and the theory Of shortage late in the crop year. Before the session ended May wheat sold as low as sl .O0ss, showing an extreme de- cline of 2ia cents under yesterday. The close was relatively steady at S1 1.0lIsn 1.0iL Suspicion existed in some qusr- ters that support had been purposely with drawn from the market to stop the flood of wheat which threatened to come here from sources unusual and be delivered on May contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
RUSSIAN DANGERS
 HAVE EXPERIENCE

New Orleans, March 15.-After patching up financial differences the Czar of Rus sias royal dancers and musicians gave one performance at a local theatre and struck again because the theatre man. ager would not produce more money. A clash resulted when tine musicians at tempted to take their music away. and they were thrown out by a platoon of stage hands The police were called in and prevented other members of the com pany from taking property under at tachment for money already advanced them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
MRS. WILBUR F. KELLEY
 HOSTESS TO BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Wilbur F. Kelley was hostess yes- terday to the Friday Luncheon Bridge club at her pretty bungalow on Sixteenth avenue A luncheon was served according 10 the custom of the club before the games At their conclusion two prizes were awarded Each was handsome bar pin
 Among the members of the club are Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs Lee Koenig Mrs. Frank Bell. Mrs. II. J. Porter, Jr., Mrs. Thomas Wingfield, Mrs. Hunter Smith, Mrs. Robert Hood, Mrs. Johrl Yeatman. Mrs. Brooks Forbes and Mrs Eugene Enslen. Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Fifty Contest for Medal

Nashville, March 15.-Providng no less than 50 gold medals for young temper prospect of T. H. Farmer, wholesale grocer and banker of Martin, and pioneer of temperance fame in Tennessee. Last fall he offered to give a gold medal to the boys delivering the best orations on temperance in the various county schools The schools are now closing, and in % per cent of them about 50 contests are heinz heid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Meningitis Quarantine

Bernice, La, March 15.-The town au- thorities called a meeting hurriedly yes terday and declared meningitis quar- antne against all points south of the Arkansas line on the Choctaw route. II was reported that d negro had died oi meningitis in Junction City, Ark, several day sago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Rear Admiral Bowrie Dead

Tampa. Fla, March 15.-Rear Admiral John NJ. Bowrie, retired. former superln- tendent of Annapolis academy. died here today. He died in a hospital. where he had been confined for some time. He with his wife came here last fall in search of health. His condition was such that hs was removed to the hospital in De- cember where he forced to remain until his death. His body will be taken to Erie, Pa, his old home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Lost Quarter Caused Fire

ZanesVlIIe ' corTespOnueHce I1hcInhatI
 Times-Star.
 While working in a haymow small son of Jerry Gregory of Byesyile lost a quarter He struck match to look for the missing coin. and as result his fathers barn and two valuable horses were burned. The barn of Robert snow ball, next door, was also burned and the entire town was threatened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
SUFFRAGE MEETING

The meeting of the Equal Suffrage as- soclation will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Church of the Advent parish house. As usual the public is in- vited. The meeting of today will be of unusual interest, especially to the work ing people. The address will be given by MT. Ben T. Davis. his subject being the "Workers' Comensation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
MRS. JOSEPH M'LESTER
 TO BE A HOSTESS

Mrs. Pearl Woolverton of Washington, the guest Of Mrs. John Herbert Phillips, has been g guest of honor at number of small affairs appropriate to the Len ten season. One which is anticipated with especial pleasure is the informal tea to be given by Mrs Joseph McLester Mon day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

spiration of many lovely affairs, was ,ne center of interest yesterday al Mis, h'ipi'
 AT Iarl,ine luncheon. Mrs. Jenkins en-
 tartains beautifully and her handsome
 home makes perfect setting for gath
 ering of attractive women. Yesterday her pretty luncheon taole
 was encircled by a party including Mrs. W S. Brown, Mrs. H. R. Johnston, MISS Floise Johnston, Mrs John V. Coe, Mrs Eyerard Meade and Mrs. Henry 'ohn- ston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Confesses Stealing S20,OOO

I.ynchburg, Va, March 15.-George F., Huffman today confessed to stealing s2o o0O from the mails here on October 2s. Judge McDowell sentenced him to three and q half years In the federal prison at Atlanta. Seventeen hundred dollars was found in his valse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
MRS. R. M. JENKINS
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Miss Cynthia Stephens, who is held in such affectionate regard in Brming ham.
 and whose coming to the city was the in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

|. (. Y. REUNION, MACON, GA, SOUTHERN RAILWAY WILL ALLOW STOP OVERS AT ANNISTON, BREMEN, VILLA RIGA. TALLAPOOsA, DOUGLAS WILLIE, LFrHIA SPRINGS, AuSTELL AND ATLANTA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

be with his family on the South High lands.
 Miss Mary Cameron is much improved after an operation for appendicitis, and expects to return 10 her home from the hospital today.
 >~ .
 Mrs. Coleman Ward left this week for her home in Pittsburg after extended stay with Birmingham relatives. Mrs. Ward is a social favorite and her de- parture is always regretted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

Evening gown of embroidered nea Spanish lace and satin. Kings blue yeiVeu wrap bordered with white fox
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

ardB arrived Swedish fanca China of his children three yearod s escaped n
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-01

family is regarded as a necessary
evil-one that can hardly be toll
Grated with the aid of one or two
servants. Their activities are
bent in another direction.
They think too much of bridge
parties, club life, hotel entertain
ments and other social functions,
to devote much time to their fam
lilies.