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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
MISS MARTHA MILNER
 HONOREE AT LUNCHEON

Miss Elizabeth Going's luncheon yester- day in compliment to Miss Martha Milner was one of a series of pre-nuptial affairs which will continue in rapid succession until the occasion of the BenedictMilner wedding Tuesday evening, and like the ones to come, was charming in its every detail of arrangement.
 The luncheon table, in the daintiness and appropriateness of it's decoration. suggest ed a nuptial event. In the center of the lacy white expanse was a cluster of gor- geous pink roses intermingled with ferns, whose fragile greenness gave an ethereal beauty The accessories were all in colour de rose, and designating the places of the guests and the hostess were sketches of brides In the filmy prettiness of the wedding gown and veil
 Miss Going, always n sweet and thought full hostess, was especially attractive as the center of this coterie of charming young women. She wore a dainty spring luncheon gown. Miss Milner appeared in a stunning ccstume-a cream Tussah silk with a touch of blue in the garnitures giving an artistic note. Her chapeau in the putty shade of straw was adorned with quaint bow of ribbon and tiny French rosebuds in the pastel shades Miss Goings luncheon is to be followed today by Mrs. J. A. Rountrees lovely bridge tea
 Those who were invited by the hostess to meet her honoree at luncheon were the bridesmaids to attend her at her we'd ding and one Of the young matrons The group included Miss Miner Miss Going. Miss Gertrude Milner, Miss Frances Swartz of New Orleans, Miss Lillian Orr, Miss Anna Coates Benedict of Athens. Miss Kathleen VanHoose and Mrs. Joseph T. Collins. Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17

It was Nancy who was telling the story.
 Come down and spend the week with me and enjoy Sothern and Marlowe and John Drew, I wrote to Peggy" Nancy confided to me yesterday. "I know how lovely your country home is, but come back to the scenes of your maiden tri- umphs and visit us for week, and I'll promise to go back with you"
 We all adore Peggy" Nancy went on, for her brilliant conversation and vi- vaeious wit, and we've never understood how she elected to marry the most un- likely sort of chap and settle down on a farm like a real country lady. But she Is content and happy, and after all that is the only thing that counts and so we hailed with joy a visit from her for a few days"
 "She arrived said Nancy, land no sooner had she unpacked her sparse be- longjngs than we noticed a change in her. Her clothes, to be sure, were pretty enough. but she seemed to have something very serious on her mind, and as for the play, why she evinced not the slight est interest in it'
 Where is a place called East Lake?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
SOCIAL MATTERS OF
 FEMININE INTEREST
MT. and Mrs. D. M. Drennen
 Hosts at Reception
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
Miss Elizabeth Going Host for Miss Milner-Mrs. Harry Walstrom Entertains at Bridge for Her
 Guest-Events Forecast
Rx MYRTLE MILES

MT. and Mrs. D. M. Drennen were hosts yesterday to distinguished company al the Country club. Their especial guests were the delegates to the Diocesan coun- cil of the Episcopal church. which has been in session this week. and the hour was the most enchanting of a spring day from to o'clock.
 The event was marked by a charming dignity, yet withal an absence of Tor mality. In the nature of buffet supper it yet included several hundred guests gathered from among the members of St. Mary's on the Highlands and the vestry- men and their wives from St. Andrews Episcopal Church of the Advent.
 Pink peonies and white nodded their gorgeous heads from tall vases placed on the club mantes, and their beauty added an especially lovely note of color to the service table. where pink and white in bonbons and ices were notable. From the club buffet delicious plate was served.
 Mir. and Mrs. Drennen were assisted in receiving their guests by Bishop Lloyd, Bishop and Mrs. Beekwith, Mir. and Mrs. Willoughby ClaybroolS. and the vestry- men of St. Mary's, with their wives, MT and Mrs. Haskin Williams, Mir. and Mrs. E. ". Finch, MT. and Mrs. c. J. Palmer, pr. and Mrs. F. E. Davidson, MT. and Mrs. E. J. Thomas, MT. Richard Ran dolph. Mir W. P. G. Harding, MT. and Mrs. Ivy Lewis, MT. and Mrs. Houstoun Johnston.
 Mrs. Drennen received her guests wear
 .A...fo ing one of her beautiful lingerie toiiettes "a thing of lace and filmy embroideries made over satin in the delicate maize shade; her hat a broad straw encircled with yellow flowers. There were a num- Der of lovely spring toilettes worn by the women among the guests, their charm em- phasizing the beauty of the club setting. An orchestra seated in the alcove played during the hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
MRS. HARRY WALSTROM
 A HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. A. II. Wa1strom was hostess yes 4erday to a small party of friends in com- pliment to her guest, Mrs William Hugh owens, of Virginia (Bertis Hayes). The bridge party was an informal occasion, taking place in the morning and including among those asked to meet the pretty visiting matrcn 16 especial friends Of her girlhood. Several later joined the little party for the dainty luncheon which was served at the small tables when the games were concluded.
 Flowers from Mrs. Walstrom's garden adorned the rooms in which the guests played ibridge and decorated the puncf Isstyfcs Those whom Mrs. Walstrom in vited to take part in the games were Mrs. Barnes Morgan, Mrs James Hine Eddy, Mrs. B. J. Cheeseman, Mrs. Roberta Harris Winn, Mrs. Brooks Forbes, Mrs Isaac Houser, Mrs. E. r. Lewis, Mrs. Joseph Lawrence, Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, Mrs Lawrence Andrews, Mrs. Charles E. Bowman, Mrs. H. c. Hodges, Mrs. M. F. Messer, Mrs. J. J. Duncan, Mrs. James G. Johns, Mrs. Borden Burr, Mrs. IT,. E. Brooks, Miss Jamie Harris and the hon cree, Mrs. owens.
 Two prizes were awarded, pair of silk hose and set of filet shirtwaist medal lions. The former was won by Mrs. Barnes Morgan, the latter was given to Mrs. Cheeseman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
RULING IS MADE
 IN WHARF CASE
Case Involves Mobile Cham Der of Commerce and
 M. & O. Railroad

Washington, May 16.-The interstate commerce commission held today that where a railroad has a wharf where its tariffs offer delivery, and at which part of the shipping public is served, the wharf becomes public terminal. It held that if all shippers are not given access to it by the boats they choose to employ, it becomes the carriers duty to make de- livery at other available docks at the same rate.
 This decision, prepared by Commissioner Lane. was given in the case of Mobile Chamber of Commerce against the Mo- bile and Ohio railroad and other carriers It affects not merely the railroad operated wharves and docks at Mobile, but applies in principle to all rail carriers doing a connected business with water lines any where in the United States.
 The commission decided the ruling was effective July l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
A PARTY OF YOUNG PEOPLE
 WILL GO TO TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa is growing more and more popular as an objective point for motorists. and the day rarely passes when party from Birmingham does not make the trip. sometimes to re- main for day or two in the charming old Alabama town. Today MT, and Mrs. Richard Massey will chaperon party of young girls to Tuscaloosa returning Sunday. A delightful weekend is in store for them. One of the incidents which promises to be particularly pleasant is a dinner party which MT. Massey will give Saturday evening at
 the McLester hotel in compliment to a group of his former students. eight or ten young men who are making their home in Tuscaloosa. The girls who are to be in the party are Miss Gertrude Motion, who will have several of the young people in her car; Miss Elizabeth
 Massey, Miss Mary Lykes, Miss Mary Sessions. Miss Mary Meighan and Miss Kathleen Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
HARMON HANDLES
 BRYAN ROUGHLY

Creenville, O., May 16.-Following close ly in the wake of William Jennings Blyan Governor Harmon spoke here to- night to an audience which filled a thea tre The reception accorded to him was very enthusiastic.
 The greater part of his speech was de1 oted to replies to statements made by W lliam J. Bryan in his attack on Gov err or Harmons presidential candidacy. After reading telegram he received yes- terday from D. l.. Baumgarten of Gin cinnati, who claimed that MT. Bryan had promised him (Baumgarten) to support Governor Harmon for the presidential nomination in 1904 Governor Harmon said he could proceed on no other theory than that MT. Bryan, while pretending to be friendly to Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson, was in reality a candidate for the nomination and for the privilege of lee ding the democratic party to another defeatn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
FATAL OUTCOME
 WAS AVOIDED Thinks Mrs. Lonssdale, of Eros By Following the Timely
 Advice of a Friend

Ercs, La.-'I cannot praise Cardui tho woman's tonic, too highly writes Mrs. A. Lonsdale of this place, for ] firmly believe that it saved my life.
 l was so poorly that I was hardly able to do any of my housework.
 had two doctors, and they said l had gall stones. Their treatment did me no good-only eased the pain for the time being. e
 At last, l acted on the advice oi a friend, and. commenced taking Car dui, and am now entirely cured.
 Cardui has certainly been god send to me.
 I am now as stout as I ever was be- fore in my life. can do all my house work. washing and ironing, and carry two buckets of water a quarter of a mile"
 For over ha1 century Cardui has been building up the strength of weak nervous. worn-out women as we'll as relieving the most Serious symptoms of womanly trouble.
 Such symptoms as headache. back ache. pain in sides, dragging down pains, irregularities. nervousness sleeplessness. loss of appetite, etc. show that you need Cardui. the wom- ans tonic.
 A fair trial will prove its merits.
 Try 1t today
 N. B.-Write to. Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co.,, Chat tanooga, Tenn, for Special Instructions and GA page book, Home Treatment for Women." sent in plain wrapper. on request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
MIR. AND MRS. ASHFORD PUR-
 CHASE ALDRICH RESIDENCE

Mir and Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr., who will in the future make their home lin Massachusetts, sold their Birming ham home yesterday to MT. T. T. Ash ford. The beautiful bungalow has been ever since it's erection the admiration of the neighboring people and the pas sersby on South Fourteenth avenue and Eighteenth street. Its broad verandas. it's beautiful gardens and it's vine-coy- cred foundation, with the artistic and unusual design of the house have made 1t distinctive among Birmingham s handsome homes. MT. and Mrs. Ashford live in a very attractive residence west of the Aldrich place. standing In grounds fronting 150 feet on Fourteenth avenue It is not known as yet what they anticipate doing with their newly acquired residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17

City club in compliment to Mrs. Thom- as Berry of Birmingham, the guest oi Mrs Bulow Campbell.
 Invited to meet Mrs. Berry are Mrs Bulow Campbell, Mrs. Hugh Richard son, Mrs Spencer Atkinson, Mrs. t. l. Seely, Mrs E. G. Ballenger, Mrs. George Howard, Mrs. Reuben Arnold Mrs Robert Crumley, Mrs. Forest Adair Mrs. Harvey Anderson, Mrs W. l. Peel. Mrs. Frank Hawkins, Mrs. R. l. Crew.
 Luncheon will be served in a private dining room, and the. decoration VIII be of pink peonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17


 Stuntz of New York, assistant secretary
 of the mission board of the Methodist
 Episcopal church, was elected bishop on tlte first ballot taken today.
 Kansas City. Mo. May 16-After two hours ceaseless effort on the part of Bishop S. J. Flipper of Atlanta, Ga, to l call today's session of the African Meth
 odist Episcopal conference to order for
 the election of four bishops, the police l had to be called to quell the uproar
 among the delegates.
 | Pittsburg, May 16.-The towboat Little
 Fred was wrecked in the Ohio river near
 Steubenville. O., this evening by wind
 storm. Captain Gilmore is said to have ' been drowned.
 | Indianapolis Ind.--James M. Lynch,
 who for F years has headed the Inter- national Typographical Union. believes 1 tonight that he and the other admnistra- tion officers have been reelected by a
 majority of at least 5000, based on partial
 returns The heavy vote for the admins ! traton is a surprise, as it was thought ] that a large negative vote would be cast
 in the east, the result of friction over settlements in that territory. The official vote will be published in the June number of the Typographical Journal.
 l Hendersonville N. c. = Indictments charging first degree murder were re- | turned here this morning against Mort Britt and Lizzie Shaft, two young women
 of Ashevile, N. O., by the grand jury
 which has been Investigating the circum-
 stances of the death of Myrtle Hawkins, 1 the young girl whose body was found | fr- t.. 1.I~. l..
 months ago. The indictment also names l George Bradley and Boney Bradley in the ] counts Abner Mccall his wife ana | Daniel Mccall are also charged with being accessories before the fact.
 | New York.-Former Justice Henry A. Gildersleeve was appointed guardian for Mrs Madeline Force Astor and I.angdon
 P. Mavin guardian for William Vincent 1 Astor, by Surrogate Fowler today. The ! guardianship will continue until the will
 of John Jacob Astor is admitted to pro- bate
 | Washington.-Red Cross nurses who perform exceptionally praiseworthy ser | vice probably will be rewarded in the fu- | ture by decoration to be known as the Florence Nightingale Medal,o in honor | of the famous English nurse
 l London.-Meetings of the bankers rep
 resenting the United States, Great Bri-
 tain. Germany, France, Russia and Ja-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
EQUAL SUFFRAGE
 MEETING SATURDAY

An extra meeting of the Equal Suffrage organization will be held at the parish house, Church of the Advent, Saturday for the purpose of hearing some impor- tant reports and for ratifying the revised constitution. At a recent session certain changes were made in the constitution.
 These arn to be passed upon by the mem- bers in council assembled. Other impor- tant matters will also come before the body. Judge Murphy of the juvenile court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
BAILEY-M MARLER
 WEDDING OCCURS

The marriage of Miss Lou Teresa Mar
 Ter and MT. Julius s. Bailey was pretty event of yesterday afternoon The VOWS
 were pronounced by the Rev. l.. D. Steele, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, and in the presence of a large
 number of the friends of tue young people
 gathered at their home.
 Pink roses interspersed with pink pe- onies merged into the nuptial picture with fine floral effect, gracing the mantels and easements of the residence. Palms and ferns made a graceful background, and adorned an altar arranged for the cele- bration of the vows, in an alcove of the drawing room. Miss Cora Green of Mar vel, Ala played the nuptial music, the bridal party entering to the tones of Men delssohn's wedding march. and receiving the vows as the tones of Loves Consola- ton" stole softly through, the rooms. Miss Wilcie Scharber was her aunt's maid of honor and sole attendant. Her gown was pink messaline yelled with a | lingerie creation, very girlsh and becom- l ing She carried an arm bouquet of pink | peonies.
 l Miss Marler wore a bridal robe of filmy white fabrics with an elaborate motive l of shadow lace introduced White satin was introduced in the lace fichu which
 encircled the shoulders. Her bridal bouquet was made of white peones and | ferns and she wore an antique cameo at her throat.
 l Following the ceremony an informal re- | ception was held. The hostess was Mrs. Dwight Otto Green, sister of the bride,
 who stood with the bride and bridegroom. Others in line were Mrs. P. H. Hand,
 Mrs. Beard and Mrs. Samuel T. Book | hardt.
 | MT and Mrs Bailey have gone to
 Montgomery, Tracy City, Chattanooga
 and other points on a wedding trip. They
 will reside in West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
TREBLE CLIFF AND
 ORION TO SING

The Treble Clef club and the Orion club will jointly give a benefit concert the evening of May 2s at the Jefferson theatre for the benefit of the Holy Innocents hos pitaI Sixty voices will participate in the programme under the direction >of MT. Damn Petersen and the programme will be exceptionally fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
MADAME RACH E. LILIES
 ADVICE TO BEAUTY SEEK FRS

RY T-Sallowness of the complexion is usually caused by faulty diet and lack of exercise. Con- rult physician about the former, keep out in the eir as much as possible Sleep with windows open. Miss M R-Your druggist supply you a v,renaration known as Wilson's Freckle Cream which can recommend as a very effective freckle remover It acts quickly and its bleaching proper lies re entirely harmless. Follow the directions on the package and protect the face from all undue exposure to the wind and sun The cream sells for E0c the jar and if your druggist is out you may obtain it direct from the Wilson Freckle Cream Company. Charleston, s. c.
 uilsen's Frechle Cream is sold by
 ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
.JONES-MOOR WEDDING TO
 OCCUR IN LEHIGH, ALA /

Mrs Harriet Tutwiler Moor an- nounces the engagement of her daugh- ter Edna to MT. P. B. Jones of San Jose, Costa Rico, formerly of Etonton
 Ga. the wedding to be an event of Monday, May 20, at her home at Le- high. Mrs. Moor and Miss Moor are former residents of Birmingham. Miss Margaret Anerdson, a cousin of the bride-elect, will be her maid of honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
ATLANTA DUNGEON FOR
 MRS. THOMAS BERRY

A delightful function in Atlanta to- day will especially compliment Bir- mingham matron. The Constitution makes the following mention:
 Mrs. Alexander Bonnyman will enter tain at luncheon Friday at the Capital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
MRS. J. E. FRAZIER
 HOSTESS TO STUDY CLUB

The Study Circle will meet this after noon with Mrs. ]. E. Frazier, at her nome in Mountain terrace. The meeting is espe- ciaIly important as the annual election of officers will occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
BIRMINGHAM MAN |S
 CHOSEN MODERATOR

Warrensburg, Mo, May 16.-That there is no north or south in the Cum berland Presbyterian church, was dem onstrated today in the general as- sembly here when Rev. A. N. Buchanan, from the northern boundary of the church, nominated Rev. J. D. Lewis Of Birmingham, Ala, for moderator. pr. Lewis was elected over ". M. Clark, a ruling elder of Jefferson, Tex.
 The women's convention, which met in connection with the assembly, heard the report of the synodical secretary land the report of the corresponding secretary and treasurer. A splendid growth was shown by these reports.
 Rev J. D. Lewis of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. who has been elected moderator of the general as- sembly of the Presbyterian church, U. Is. A, at the meeting now in session at Warrensburg, Mo- is well known in Birmingham.
 At the general assembly of the church delegates are present from all parts of the United States and the se- lection of Dr. Lewis, whose name was placed in nomination by a delegate from a northern state shows conclusively that sectional lines have been obliterated in the councils of the Cumberland Presbyterians.
 The members of pr. Lewis church are justly elated at the honor that has been bestowed on their pastor, and his numerous friends over the district re- joice at his preferment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
OFFICE New Orleans Railway and Lisi Cornnapv

Company SIT Baronne street, New Orleans, La.
 May 3, 1912. Sealed bids will be received up to 12 o'clock noon, Monday May 20. 1912, for furnishing one years supply of coke to this company as per specifications now on file in the office. 317 Baronne street, copies of which may be obtained on ap- plication.
 All bids must be addressed to Mir, Hugh MeCloskey, President.
 JOSEPH H. DE GRANGE,
 Vice President and Secretary.
 5-5-T-9-11-13-15-I7-1 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
THE GROWLERS'
 SUMMER DANCE

The Growlers will give their annual summer dance at the Country club the eveiing of June 10. It will be limited to the members of the club and their girl friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17

where 1t will help to keep alive mem ories Of the faithful and devoted ne- groes of the old regime
 Mis- Beauty is the lovely daughter of the Lees of Virginia, whose life has been saved by young physician from New York. Throughout the entire book this love story runs, like a golden 'thread woven in among the funny con- versations and happenings of the negro characters, Cookie Nanny" Uncle Shoddy" and Black Mat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
MISS HAZEL COPELAND |A HOSTESS AT TEA

Miss Hazel Copeland will entertain at tea the afternoon of June 12 in compli- ment to Miss Nina Gerald, who will be her guest at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17

Atlanta.-H. H, Gibson, aged f6 years, was shot and instantly killed here this afternoon by his brother. " E. Gibson, aged 19, in what is said to have been friendly tussle for the possession of rifle. The bullet en- tered al the tip of the nose of deceased and ranged upward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17

spending the winter as a student in Staun- ton, Va, at the Mary Baldwin college.
 Mr and Mrs. E. N. Cullom have re- turned from French Lick Springs, Ind. and d visit to friends in St. Louis.
 Mrs. J. O. Thompson, who has been vis- iting her sister, Mrs. Sheehan, in Mont gomery has returned home.
 Mrs. c. M. Stanley is visiting relatives in Huntsville. She will probably be ab- sent several weeks.
 Mrs H. c. Hodges was hostess to sev- eral friends this week at a box party at the Bijou in compliment to MT. William Owens, the guest of Mrs. A. H. Wal strom.
 Mrs. Horace Adams who has been visit ing her father, MT. Buchanan, in Atlanta for a month, has returned home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
PERSONALLY

 Mrs. Viola Roden-Redin and her little daughter, Miss Ellalee Redin, will leave
 Monday for New York, whence they will sail for a summer tour of Europe. Miss Amy Allen is at home after visit
 to Macon, Ga., where she was the guest of Miss Lucille eKndrick during the re-
 union. Miss Julia Tutwiler, who is returning from the Southern Sociological congress in Nashville, is the guest of her niece,
 Miss Agnes Young, 517 North Nineteenth street. Mrs Clem Upchurch left yesterday for
 Atlanta to visit her mother. Mrs C. s. Vim. Mississippi.
 Miss Lila Tynes is at home after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17

Ihdanapois, Ind.-The Industrial Work CTS of the World lost their fight for rec ognition before the National Socialist convention today when by an overwhelm- ing vote the meeting adopted the report of the committee on labor organizations advising a neutral stans regarding labor urions, indorsAg neither the American Workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17

London.-The Welsh disestablish- ment bill passed it's second reading in the house of commons tonight by a vote of 34S to PCT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
Late Wire News

Minneapolis, Minn., May 16.-Homer c. stuntz of New York, assistant secretary of the mission board of the Methodist Episcopal church, was elected bishop on tlte first ballot taken today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17

Washington.-Th charge that Ethan Allen Hitshcock. while Secretary of the Interior, had permitted the Santa Fe railroad to exchange useless lava beds for valuable timber lands of the public domain, was made in the Senate today by Senator rawford.