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New-York tribune., 1912-03-17

The presidents OF the various CLUBS com
nrIslng the New York State Federation ..
Women's Clubs held council on Friday a.
tho port Richmond Dutch ReformeI
Church Staten Island The tedera'eu 4,
OF Staten Island entertained at luncheO'
the church.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-17

Among the young women who will serve
as ushers at the afternoon Of opera to be
given at the Harris Theatre, Friday. March
%. for the benefit of the summer work OF
the Little Mothers Aid Association, are
Miss Fanny p. Wilcox, Miss Emily Hooper,
Miss Dorothy Everett, Miss Margaret Mum
SELL Miss Eleanor Latin, Miss June Love,
the Misses A and f. Haidinger. MISS
Dorothy Underhill and Mrs. F. V. storr.
Mrs r. c, Randall Is chairman.
The Wilson College Club of Greater New
York gave it's annual luncheon at the Hotel
Manhattan yesterday. The jonquils ana
yellow tulips OF the table decorations lent
touch OF spring, and the college colors
were carried out In the silver and blue
flags upon the walls. An unusually large
number of alumne and former students
were present to welcome the guest OF
honor DR.. Anna j. McKeag, the new presi-
dent of Wilson. DR.. McKeag comes to Wilson
after ten years as head Of the department.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-17

A statue OF Jeanne d Arc. "bullt 10 w.
glory OF womanhood and dedicated D! wv
women OF France in New YORK 10 wv
women OF America" is to be erected oy ~.
societe des Femmes de France Ne" io.s
as soon as possible. A special comfnlu''
has charge of the funds for the purpo'''
Nine. la Duchesse dues is honorary pIv
ident of the society. and Nine. CARO- rvn
feme is president. Mrs. A. WoodWaiu' ..,. 49,
S2l West s2d street. is treasurer. a
de Jeanne dare was given at the "aiuo,
Astoria last night for the purpose OF rs''
Ing funds for the cause.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-17

DR. Emma V. Sanders will deliver her
lecture on Ellen Key at the meeting house
OF the Society for Ethical Culture, No.
West 64th street. on Monday. March %, at
2:6 o'clock The lecture is under the au-
spices OF the women's conference of the
Society for Ethical Culture. and the public
is invited
New-York tribune., 1912-03-17

Resolved. That the women OF America
to-day dress more sensibly than did their
sisters OF the last fifty years, was the sub
iect of a debate at the current events meet
ing Of Clio on Monday at the Hotel Astor'
Mrs. Daniel Edward Ford, gowned In the
fashion Of nifty years ago and Mrs. Homer
Austin Reid, in the prevailing style. sat on
the platform. Mrs. j. Henry Mckinley, as
sisted by Mrs Harrison Griswold and Mrs.
Henry Hugo Rlthling, took the affirmative,
and Mrs. Harry Lilly. Mrs. j. II. Kennedy
and Mrs John ii. Moon the negative side.
on behalf of the prevailing fashions 1t was
claimed that they are more sensible and
economical than those OF the past short,
narrow skirts do not sweep the streets; the
absence of collars tends to comfort; articles
OF dress now are practical. The negative
declaimed against the iniquitous shirtwaist
and it's chronic disagreement with the
skirt: 1t represented the hoop skirt OF for
mer days as the wall that modesty built
around itself. and declared that the hobble
skirt proved brevity to the soul OF the wit
less The question was decided by vote In
the negative.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-17
News of Club and Social Events

~ education at Wellesley. MISS 'oie
underwood. the president OF the ciuo' in''o,
a,ood Dr NcKeag. College songs "e'e
sung during the luncheon.
The presidents of the numerous
clubs have been invited 10 discourse on 'Ii
rent events in their home states at .I''
March meeting of the National Cahiorh,"
Club 10 be held on Tuesday at the "alool,
Astoria. The music of the afternoon W"
be given by Miss Elizabeth Moore soprano'
and Miss Geraldine Russell. pianist
Thomas ]. Vivian. president OF the eluO'
has happily recovered from her recent ."
cident and will preside over the meetins
New-York tribune., 1912-03-17

"six people have already set that TO musi
New-York tribune., 1912-03-17

The National Society Of the Daughters
OF 1872 are much interested In bill pro-
posed in Congress by Congressman Mccall
of Massachusetts,. providing for the print
ing of tie records of those who served In
the War OF 1872. The daughters say they
have tried to secure such records and found
II exceedingly difficult. 80 they are writing
TO their representatives at Washington to
help the bill along.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
NEW PENNY SCRIP
 MILEAGE RECEIVED
Sells For S20 Per Book-Rules and Regulations Which Govern
 It's Use

The local railroad passenger depart ments have received supply of the new penny scrip which will be effective January 3. Mitchell Coxwell of the Southern railway said yesterday in an- nouncing that his company had a con- siderable supply that the small scrip and in many instances of better serv- ice than the usual forms of transpor- tation.
 The scrip sells for S20 the book, which carries 25OO miles of mileage. Each perforated unit of the scrip rep resents one penny. The buyers save $5 on every book bought, it is said.
 The rules of the scrip as printed upon the reverse cover follow:
 l. This book expires at midnight of date punched in margin, namely, one year from date of sale.
 ?. Non- transferable. If any person other than the original purchaser at tempts to use this book or any tick ct issued in exchange for coupons there from, this book and such ticket will be void and may be confiscated by any conductor or agent of any carrier who will collect lawful tariff fare.
 3. The coupons hereof, each of value of one cent, Twill be honored by agents in payment for scrip passage tickets, also by conductors for transportation only from n-agency stations not open for the sale of tickets. No conductor shall honor coupons for transportation to any destination. beyond his run. If | cO11nnnc af to | sufficient to purchase ticket to destina- tion such coupons will be accepted in part payment and the balance may be paid in cash or in coupons from an other book or books of this form is sued to the purchaser hereof. 1 Detached coupons will not be honored | D.. This cover must be presented to con ductor for inspection when exchange tick | ct is presented for passage and be sur | rendered to conductor who detaches las l coupons hereof or who lifts coupon ot
 ticket issued in exchange for last coupor 1 hereof. ts.
 6. Iden.iieation of original purchaser must be hao by signature and otherwise i to the satisfaction of any agent or con l ductor whenever requested.
 l [. Baggage will be checked only on pres. | entation of scrip exchange ticket to- l gether with this book to baggage agent
 From non-asency stations or agencies nol 1 open for the sale of tickets baggage may | be transported to the end of conductors run. Where the destination lies beyond | run of conductor passenger should pro cure baggage check at conductors termi- l nal or junction point.
 ] The rules governing the use of the new l form of transportation provide that under 1 no circumstances will the book be re- deemed or any ticket issued on the cou- pons therein contained
 Each purchaser must sign the contract 1 in ink in the presence of the selling
 agent who is required to post an identi-
 heation or the buyer on the book
 The local railroads feel that the new
 method of transportation will be popular
 when the situation is we'll understood | The new books do not in any manner
 usurp the service of the former milea ge | books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
BIRMINGHAM MEN .0N RED CROSS BOARD

Montgomery, January 3.-tSpecial)- Governor o Neal today received aaYiees from Ernest P. Bicknell, national di- rector of the National Red Cross asso- citation and president of the Alabama State Board of Red Cross, that the fol- lowing other board members have been appointed: A IT. Ford, Birmingham, vice president; w. r. G. Harding, Bir- mingham, treasurer; Dr. T. H. Frazer, Mobile; M. L. Greil, Montgomery; R. o. Harris. Mobile; John l.. Raul, Bir- mingham; T. $. Kyle. Gadsden, and R. l.. Spragins. Huntsville.
 They are all designated as the of ficials to receive contributions when the state suffers terrible disasters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
UNION OBJECTS 10.
 | SUNDAY MUS|CALES
Claim It Is Entering Wedge Toward Introduction of
 Sunday Theatricals

F. r. Ballard. Ross Snyder, LeRoy Holt and A. T. Gresham have been named as a committee of three to see That the resolution recently passed by the Christian Endeavor union of the Birmingham district concerning the abolition of the Sunday concerts in this t.ity receives the consideration of other Religious bodies and the city commits Isioners. This committee appointment |vas made at the regular monthly ses- |sion of the executive body of the union, which was held in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church Tuesday evening with an unusually large number of Christian Endeavor society representa- lives present
 F. r. Ballard, the newly elected presi- |ient, assumed the presiding chair. and . he year of 1912 began for the union with the brightest possible prospects. The general discussion of the plans for broader and better work was in the |lature of an outline of future policies |nd important business matters were
 transacted. The committee chosen to Further push action concerning the |anti-Sunday concert matter has been instructed to confer with the Baraca- .ohilathea union, the Epworth League association, all Brotherhood classes, the Baptist Young Peoples union and the Pastors union for their indorsement ind cooperation in securing a city ordinance prohibiting the holding of musical affairs 0n the Sabbath The
 hairman of the committee is the presi- lent, F. F. Ballard, and his associate nempers are the vice president, Ross snydor, Secretary LeRoy Holt and the ,hairn1ans Of the publicity Aeommittee, k. T. Gresham. The city commissioners will be petitioned to pass an ordinance making it illegal to conduct the con- Eerts on Sunday afternoon upon the ground that it is an entering wedge
 Tor Lords Day production of theatrical berformances usually given on week bays.
 The next meeting of the Christian
 cndeavor union will be held at the
 fine Street Presbyterian church, Cot
 on avenue and Vine street, West End. kn, interesting programme is being ar
 hanged, and a delightful social session s anticipated Every member of the
 arious societies of the district union 5 cordially urged and invited to attend
 his meeting, which will be held on the bight of Tuesday. January 16, at s k'clock.
 The announcements was made that
 'arl Lehman, field secretary of the
 Christian Endeavor union, is expected
 To be present at the February meeting
 if the union which will be held at the
 Iandley Memorial church on Fifth
 venue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Medicos After Camp

AnnistoH, January 3.--tSpecial)- At the annual banquet of the Calhoun County Medical society at the Alabama hotel Tuesday night, a committee con sisting of Dr. II. M. Martin. Dr. A. N. Steele, Dr. T. J. Brothers, Dr. M. J. Williams and Dr. k. l.. Hughes was ap- pointed by President Barker to prepare statistics on the general health of Cal houn county residents for the past several years, the statistics to be pre- sented to Congress with a view of se- curing the establishment here of the governmental maneauver camps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
GAVIN TO HANDLE
 FOUNDRY STRIKE

Anniston, January 3.--(SpeciaD. E. Gam, state president of the Alabama Federation of Labor, and organizer in this district under the American Federation, received telegram from Samuel Gompers Wednesday morning commissioning him to handle the strike situation growing out of the wage decrease at the Union foundry, where about 200 men are said to 6e out. ork was resumed by the company Wednesday morning in the shops of the company. number of the men having re- turned to work. The labor men met again Wednesday night to further organ ization plans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Basketball At A. P. c.

Annston, January -cspeciaLl-~ The Predestinarians of the Alabama Presbyterian college are planning to place a fast basketball team lin tho field this year. and they will begin practice again as soon as all tile old men return from the Christmas holi- days.
 Games will be arranged, if praetica- normal. Marion Military institute. AL bertville Agricultural school, Southern university and other clubs. There will be several teams from city organiza- tions here this fall. it is said. and a basketball city league is proposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
PECAN GROWING IN
 LOWNDES COUNTY
Many Orders for Trees Recently Placed-Girls Champions of
 County in Basketball

Fort Deposit, January 3,-(Special.)- The pecan industry around Fort Deposit seems to be growing, as many big orders for trees have been placed re- gently and express shipments have all ready been received, and in addition to this there are more than 10000 trees now, most of them being around Fort Deposit.
 The basketball team, composed of the Lowndes County High school girl stu dents known as the "Invincibles," and under the supervision of Prof R. F.. Hodnette has won all series of games played during the seasons of 1910 and 1911. Professor Hodnette stated that his team has been open to challenge from any high school team of young
 ladies in the state, and that he has written the managers of teams in some of the principal cities and towns of the state trying to arrange series of games but none will accept his cha1- lenge Consequently, he claims for the 'Invincibles," composed of the follow Ing young ladies: Misses Eva Bates, Mary McCrary. Julia Holiday, Woodye Neely and Eula Barganier, the cham pionship of the state of Alabama. Ii is reported that Sam F. German, prominent young business man and social favorite of Fort Deposit, will at an early date sever his business con- nections here and more to Castleberry where he will engage In the mercantile business.
 J. G. Bargainer and family, who re- side near the overhead bridge, will move today into their new home at Five Points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Remodel Condemned Jail

Anniston, January 3.-(SpeciaI.)- One of the most important matters to come before the board of Calhoun coun ty road and revenue commissioners at the regular meeting at the county courthouse in this city next Monday Will be the consideration of the re- modeilng of the Calhoun county iail which has been condemned by the state prison inspector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Judge-Elect Arnold Talks

Anniston. January 3.-(SpeciaI) )- Former Representative J. J. Arnold. who was recently appointed probate judge of couhoun county to succeed Judge Emmet F. Crook, resigned, gave out a statement Wednesday in which he says that he will make no change in the clerical force of the office when he assumes his duties on February l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
LINEN SHOWER FOR
 SHEFFIELD BRIDE
Miss kriesman Honored Ky Friends, Small Boy Hurt in
 Macon

Sheffield, January pecial)-Among the pre-nuptial affairs given in honor of Miss Bessie Kriesman, who was married Tuesday to MT. S. J. Israel at the Jewish temple, was d beautiful linen shower given by Mrs. l. Kresman and Mrs. Perry at Florence. The color scheme of the wedding was in evidence in every apartment Exquisite pink and white wedding slippers in miniature form were presented as favors to each guest. An elegant luncheon was served and toasts were given and responded to by those present. Afterward a clothes line was brought in, strewn with gifts for the bride-elect.
 Mr and Mrs H. c. Terry were regis tered at the Sheffield hotel yesterday. These two young people were married yesterday and were en route to the home of the bride in Athens. Mrs. Terry, nee Miss Harrington, was teacher in the ] Haieyviile High school.
 | Mir A. P. Mckay was notified that his son, Philip, had been badly burned in l Macon, Ga. caused from the explosion of drecrackers The boy was carried at l once to the hospital for superior treat ment, and the father left immediately to
 render all the assistance in his power.
 The friends of the lad hope for cheering
 news of speedy recovery in the near future l Robert Aland and son of Birmingham, MT Ike Barnett and his sister. Mamie.
 of Huntsville. Miss Sophia Hirseh of Nashville Mrs II. Oliver and Mrs. J. Minisham of Birmingham attended the
 Kriesman- Israel marriage last night at 1 the temple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
BAPTIST SCHOOL BURNS

Ozarl:, January 3.-(Special)-The Newton Baptist Collegiate institute buildings were destroyed by fire at F o'clock today. en,ailing a loss of s25,000, with little or no insurance. The fire was caused by the explo- sion of an oil stove in one of the rooms, and with little resistance rapidly spread to the entire build ing, destroying the splendid new building recently completed. Three, hundred pupils were in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
RICHARDSON MAY
 HAVE OPPOSITION Mayor of Decatur May Run
 for Congress
AUDIT CLERKS BOOKS
Auditor of Southern Who Committed Suicide Buried in Tennessee-Hand- some Packard Touring Car Bad
 ly Damaged-Stone in Jail

Huntsville, January S.-tSpecial)- Hon. Samuel Blackwell, mayor of De- catur, has come to Huntsville to meet with his friends and talk over the congressional situation with a view of entering the race against Judge Rich ardson. MT. Blackwell had not made up his mind whether or not to enter the race when seen today. He is pro- hibitionist and if he enters the race it is believed that the liquor issue will figure in the campiagn.
 The coroner's inquest over the body of Mary Johnson, who was killed yes terday at her home on the Southern railway, resulted in a verdict that the woman came to her death by a pistol shot fired by Walter Stone. stone is in jail on a charge of murder in the first degree.
 An audit of the books of former City Clerk D. B. Lillard is being made by two accountants for the purpose of item izing the alleged shortage which is said to amount to about $4000. The bonding company has refused to in demnify the city for the Lillard short age because it has not been itemized and it is for the purpose of meeting the company's requirements that the work is being done.
 The body of G. Fl. Nixon, local au- ditor of the Southern railway who kill. ed himself Monday, has been sent to Lawrenceburg, Tenn, for interment be- side the body of his dead wife.
 
 A big seven passenger Packard cal belonging to John Matthews skidded of the north side of the public square last night and plunged into the front of the McCown millinery establishment smashing the plate glass front and all most demolishing the front of the ma chine. MT. Matthews himself wa driving the car, which was going at s high speed, and there were severa friends with him. Nobody was injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Merrill Visits Voters

. Anniston, January 3.-tSpeclaI.)-- Judge H. D. Merrill of the circuit court bench in the Seventh judicial district has been in Anniston this week from Heflin in the interest of his candidacy for reelection. He succeeded under ap- pointment Judge John Pelham, appel late judge, and is being opposed by Capt. A. P. Agee of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Serious Charge Preferred

Sheriff C.. F Brooks lsfta Wednesday afternoon. for DqdevilLe, Tallapoosa county. where lie will secure oscar L' Chrisran. who has been arrested there on a warrant from Piedmont charging him with defamation of character and using the mails for the transmission of alleged insulting letters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
GOES ID CHICAGO IN
 INTEREST OF ROAD
Hart After Interurban Elec-
 tric Line for Gadsden
IS ALREADY SURVEYED
Etowah Doctors Have Banquet At the Printup-Method To Build New ParsOnage-Baptists To Meet
 At Attalla

Gadsden. January S.-(special.) )-louls Hart left today for Chicago, where he will meet representatives of bonding company of that Scity relative to hoat- ing GOO bonds for the building of rail- road from Black Creek Falls to Gadsden, . distance of about three miles. It is planned to build an electric line ana carry on an interurban service. In the. event of the securing of tho railroad about p"o residences will be built on the mountain Plans looking to the building of the road have been under consideration for more than a year and surveys have already been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Advance in Standard Oil

New York, January S.-The Standard oil company has reported an advance of 5 points in all grades of refined oils. Refined in cases. 9c; standard white, Soc bulk, 4c. They also announce an advance of 5ac per gallon for all grades of naphtha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
O,Neal Names Crouch

Montgomery, January 3.-tSpeeial.) low ing to resignation of Josh Copeland. Jr., from the Troy excise commission, to which he was appointed on Tuesday, Gov ernor ONeal today named A. l.. Crouch of Troy to take his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04

returned from their honeymoon trip and are at home to their many friends at the residerce of Mrs. II. 0. Redd on Malnut street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
bEEHORN ACQUITTED
 OF MURDER CHARGE
Reveals Accused Shot Victim in Self-Defense-Young
 Florence Couple Elopc

Tuscumbia, January 3-(SpeciaD.-The |rial of W. c. Seehorn. charged with kill Ing Andrew Bergman at Seehorn's home Iear Town Creek, about two weeks ago. kas tried i'll the preliminary before Judge |f Probate Roulhac at this place yester- lay.
 The defendant was dismissed from GUS Iody. as all the evidence tended to prove was done in self defense. The testi- |nony of the son and daughter of Berry
 han proved that he was the instigator If all the trouble. Berryman went to Feehorn's home and attempted to shoot l is daughter, who was the wife of Sec |orr's son After exhibiting his pistol h an abusive manner he attempted to larry out his threats, when Seehorn fired Ind killed him. Witness testified that Feehorn was a law abiding citizen. A Gretna Green affair caused quite q |ensation here yesterday. when two of the iounger society set of Florence crossed line river and were married by Rev. W. F. Trump. The young couple were Hugh Price, the 21-year -old son of Dr. F. l.. Price, and Miss Virginia Beckwith, the IT. ear-old daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Beck lith. Much opposition had been exerted b prevent the marriage on account of he youthfulness of the pair.
 The annual reception given by the Daughters of the American Revolution | t the home of Mir. and Mrs. Charles w. [eftwich. was among the most promi- . eut social functions of the holiday sea- lon, handsomely gowned women, bril- | ant lights. hothouse flowers and de cious refreshments serving to make the fternoon repiete with happiness and one png to be remembered.
 . Mrs. l.. M. Simpson entertained the Iinior members of her music class re- ently. The inclemency of the evening Prevented some from attending, but 9
 uests enjoyed Mrs. Simpsons hospitality.
 fter refreshments were served Mrs Iimpson presented each guest with a
 and pafpta6 p1ate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
VERY LARGE DOCKET
 AT CENTREVILLE
Two Dozen Convictions and Pleas of Not Guilty-Five Sentenced
 To Hard Labor

Centreville, January 3.-(Special.) 1.-The jury term of the county court for the Centreville division convened here Mon day morning with one of the largest dock cts in the history of the courts The business of the court was pushed rapidly and at a late hour Tuesday afternoon the juries were discharged. As a result of tho court there were 24 convictions and pleas of guilty, four verdicts of not gull ty, number of cases dismissed on pay ment of cost, several cases mol pressed and number of forfeitures taken. Five defendants were sentenced to hard labo, and the remainder either paid their fines or secured same. There was not a single appeal to the supreme court. The docket was practically cleared, at this term ol the court, as very few cases were con tinued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
MEMORIAL CHAPEL FOR VETERAN CORPS or ARTlLlERx AND SOCIETY WAR OF ei2. GOVERNORS ISLAND, N, Y

erection by the Veteran Artillery military built connection with the Chapel of St Cornelius The military the the t