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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
WELLS AND ARCHITECT WILL BE HERE TODAY
Ground Cleared For New Theatre and Construction Will Begin
 Soon

For the purpose of comforting with Gen. Louis V. Clark and others interested in the Lyric theatre. Jake Wells. the lessee of that theatre. and Architect Howell of Richmond will reach Birmingham tonight over the Seaboard from Richmond, Mr. Howell. who Is the personal architect of MT Wells and theatre designer of na- tional reputation, has perfected the plans for the Lyric theatre and will submit them to General Clark and others here. The plans Nill be placed on display for bidders ct the local builders exchange.
 General Clark said last night that the last piece of wood was removed from the theatre site yesterday afternoon and that excavations would start tomorrow, The new theatre will have a F foot base ment, which will be occupied as cafe of some type. The theatre will be com pleted before the holidays. 1t is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
SILENT FOR YEARS WOMAN NOW SINGS Great Change Overcomes Those Relieved of Debility TONIC HAS NO EQUAL Remarkable Demonstration Takes Place at Local Drug Store-only
 Takes Five Minutes to
 Prove Value
TONIC HAS NO EQUAL

The representatives who have charge or the introduction in Birmingham Of the re = markable new tonic called "Tona Vita had a busy day on Tuesday A steady stream of callers visited the Collier Drug company, 109-111 North Twentieth street, to witness the five minute demonstra- tion" and secure a trial of the prepara- ton.
 "This is only the beginning" said one of the representatives. During the next two weeks we expect to meet many peo- pie at this store, as many more are com Ing every day. During the rest of this week we will continue to let callers have a free trial of the medicine, but this will not be necessary after this week.
 Any man or woman in Birmingham who is a victim of nervous debility is making a grave mistake if they do not try this medicine. In the first place, if it does not restore them to health 1t costs nothing, and it is certainly worth the trouble to come and get the tonic when 1t means constant poor health if they don't The symptoms of nervous debility are often mistaken for something else, stomach trouble as a rule but there Is no mis- taking debility for anything else by those who understand It. The following are characteristic of this trouble Lassitude, timidity, depression of spirits little vi- tality. cold feet, headaches, stomach and bowel trouble and weak back with dull pains at the base of the spine. These are all unmistakable symptoms of nervous de- blity, and there are thousands of people, especially in the larger cities, who are af- ficted.
 'Tona Vita will act in such cases like a true specific. From the first moment the medicine is taken improvement is rapid. A dozen people who started taking the tonic last week told us today that they are like different individuals. One woman told me she had not had happy moment for four years until the last few days. She stated that she used to sing, but had been so de- pressed in spirits that she had not done 80 for several years. She told me she had been singing while attending her household duties during the last few days, as she had not done since she was a girl"
 A trial is all that Is necessary to prove t. an individual suffering from nervous debility that this woman had good cause for singing. Eliminating debility from the system is like lifting a weight from the heart and cloud from the brain.
 The representatives will meet all call CTS daily at the Collier Drug company, between the hours of a. m. and 8 p. m, and explain to them the nature of their new preparation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
WOOD ADDRESSES
 U.D. [. CONVENTION
Birmingham Lawyer Speaks Eloquently at Greenyille
 of S0uth's HerOism

Greenvlle, May 22.-(Special)- Clement Richardson Wood. the well known young lawyer of Birmingham, delivered an address before the Ala bama division of the United Daugh- ters of the Confectionery at their 1912 convention here tonight. He discussed the civil war-"The Tragedies of the Sixties"-showing in an Illuminating way the importance of Alabama's part in that great struggle He discussed underlying principles and spoke elo- quently of the south's heroism.
 After an exhaustive treatment of the war and the causes that led to 1t, Mir Wood took up the woman ques- tion." He made a strong plea for wom- ans freedom He took the position that the revolution for equal suffrage would be bloodless, but that 1t was sure to come. The orator next dis cussed the labor question" He stressed the importance of union Tor both woman and the man who tolls Tor wage. In concluding he said:
 We boast so much of our conservatism, and our states rights, of everything tnat stands for the things that have been as against the things that might be-nay, that ought to be-that l sometimes fear the majority of our people will again be found in the role of obstructionists, ana against freedom and progress But many of us are already enlisted in the other side of the battle, many are now hshtihs to place a free womanhood and a free manhood upon free world. And It may be that the leaven of this great progress will work among you. and you will all arise and join with the right side.
 "Then we may expect to see displayed by you the same valor and courage and bravery and devotion displayed in those days of the sixties. Then will you show yourselves worthy descendants of those who stood, save for that one conflict, for freedom and liberty; then you will be re- membered for a long time as men and women who did what they could to leave behind them q better and a fairer world. U
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
DAUGHTERS HOLD BUSY SESSION
 IN GREENVILLE YESTERDAY

Roberts of Clayton, In a short repnl said that the monument which, for sd eral years, has engrosscd that ofieel time. has been finished and paid forA
 The first vice president, Mrs. E, I Christian, of Mobile, was detained 4 home on account of sorroyw in the faf fly and the secretary was directed : send telegram of coincidence to hs
 Mrs. C. H. Beale, chairman of Il Soldiers Home committee, not beis present, her report was read by NE J. A. Kirkpatrick, past chairman of {. committee. After the report Mrs. Kin patrick announced that in the lit' graveyard attached to the home thd were 97 graves of old soldiers and these only 25 were marked. The co vention was asked to subscribe enoul to put a simple headstone over ea with the name, date of death and col mand. and this was provided for in | general fund for the home, $2S5 bei1 raised
 The convention then adjourned f luncheon, going to the Pythian ha where the Episcopal ladies served.
 The Wednesday afternoon sessi was called to order by the presidel Mrs. Chappelle Cory, and the minutes the morning session were read by | iftoIuinS Sttictois.
 The chair was then turned over Mrs. Harvey Jones of Montgomery. | chaplain, and the memorial service the convention was entered into
 The convention song, How Firm Foundation.n was sung by yle mel bers standing.
 Then the resolutions and tributes those we have loved and lost awhil were read and fitting tribute paid the memory of the loved ones of [ United Daughters of the Confedera who have passed to the great beyon during the past year.
 The. chair was again occupied by [ president after the memorial servi and the reports that were not finish during the morning session were aga taken up and continued until 4. wh the convention was, adjoured to a tend lawn party at the residence MT. and Mrs. R, A Beeland. where | Eliza T. Porter chapter was hoste to the officers and members of the co vention. their hostesses and the mel bers of the Father Ryan chapter Greenville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
.GANN AGAIN HEADS
 STATE FEDERATION
Labor Convention Meets Next in Selma-Birming-
 ham Men HOnOred

Anniston, May -(Speeial-)-The Ala bama State Federation of Labor, which has been in session here since Monday morning. adjourned this afternoon to meet next year at Selma. Most of the delegates left for their homes this even- ing. R. E. Gam was selected president for the third consecutive time.
 The other officers are: H. B. Davis, Bir- mingham, plumbers; James Aldred Bes- semer, molders; M. E. Bargainier, Mont gomery. machinists; J. T. Filder. Birming- ham, barbers; R. E. Sparks. Selma, ma ehlnists; J. B. Wimple Mobile, painters and decorators; J. J. Gerald. Anniston' holders
 Vice presidents in order named, Lewis Bowen, reelected secretary treasurer. President Gam was elected fraternal delegate to the Georgia Fed eration and J. T. Carter was elected delegate to the Postal Clerks union. Gibson & Davis of Birmingham were again named the legal representatives of the Federation.
 All measures having political tendency were repudiated by the con Vention, tsptCidiis oiit Nt'h e' s~>'e.- istic bearing which brought on a stiff fight.
 No clue has been obtained to the identity of the person or persons who dynamited the home of H. A. Harris, a negro resident of West Anniston, this morning. The negro had moved into a white settlement and refused to move after warning. Since the dynamiting however. he has changed his place of abode.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
KAISER DECORATES
 BETHMANN-HOLLWEG

Berlin. May 22.-For their success in se- curing the passage through the reichstag yesterday of tre bills increasing the Ger man army and navy, Emperor William to- day bestowed decorations upon the iin- perial chancellor, pr. von Bethmann-Holl- veg: the minister of the army, Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz; the minister of war, Gen. Josias yon Heeringen, and the sec re;ary of the treasurer, Herr Kuehn.
 Dr. Bethmann- Hollweg is made grand commander of the house of Hohenzollern, Admiral von Tirpitz receives the brilliants to the order of the Black Eagle General von Heerinsen is given the order of the Black Eagle and Herr Kuehn is awarded the order of the crown of the first class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
R|CHESON' BODY SENT ID VIRGINIA Brief Funeral Services Held in Boston Church
 Today

Boston, May 2o.--The body of Clarence V. T. Richeson, who was electrocuted early Tuesday morning for the murder of Avis Iinnell, was sent tonight to Am herst Va, his former home, for burial.
 Brief funeral services took place In the Warren Avenue Baptist church today. Only Richesons brother and sister and his counsel and few other persons were present as mourners. The services were conducted by the pastor of the church, the Rev Herbert s. Johnson, who acted as spiritual adviser for Richeson. Doug las Richeson, brother, and Miss L. J. Richeson, a sister. are accompanying the body to Amherst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
CARPENTER BEATS
 AMERICAN FIGHTER

Paris, May 22.-George Carpenter, the middleweight champion of England and France, tonight defeated Willie Lewis, the American middleweight puglist, on points. The fight went 20 rounds.
 A big crowd gathered at the ringside. During the early rounds the contest was tame. Lewis, however. appeared to have all the advantage but. in the thirteenth round Carpenter. who apparently had been holding himself in reserve, carried the fight to the American. Lewis, in addition to receiving considerable punish- cent had to be cautioned. He lost his temper and used questionable tactics.
 The concluding rounds were lively enough to suit the spectators. The Frenchman had it all his own way and demonstrated his manifest superiority.
 Carpenter, 1t is understood, will be matched to fight Payne at Dieppe on June 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
GERMANY DOES N0T|
 ENCOURAGE PEACE

Berlin, May 22.-In significant arti7 by A. J. Balfour, former British premia published by the German magazine. No1 md Sud. the English statesman declar that British suspicion is natural in vic of the existence of Germany's militaI force and the German advocacy of pa icy which is incompatible with the world peace and the rights of nations.
 The former premier asks Germany disavow those zealots who are preachii an extension of Germany's boundaries Europe and the acquisition of colonies the expense of other nations and reques her to show the world that armies al more useful in peace than in war, ar that the appetite for territorial exsinslt is worn out phase of patriotism.
 Other English statesmen contribute a ticles to the magazine which in its ne issue will publish contributions fro prominent Germans in an effort to t prove Anglo-German relations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
DIRECT ELECT|ONOF SENATOR'S RATIFIED
 IN MASSACHUSETTS,

Boston. May 22.-By the favorable ac- tion of the Senate today Massachusetts Is placed in line as the first state in the union to ratify the amendment to the federal constitution for the direct cleo tion of United States senators.
 The resolution was introduced in the house while the measure was pending in congress and the day after it's ptociama- tion to the states by Secretary Knox the lower branch of the Massachusetts legislature passed the measure.
 When the measure came up in the sen ate today there was no debate and the vote was unanimous.
 A legislative committee today gave a hearing on the governors message ask ing the legislature to reconsider It's ad- verse action on the resolve for sena- torial prefence vote next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
DOORS CLOSE ON
 FREDERICK'S BODY

Copenhagen, Denmark, May 22.-No few CT than So.e0D persons were waiting out side Christianborg castle chapel today when the doors closed on the public ly- ing in state of the late King Frederick VIII.
 Most of the foreign princes and special representatives who are to attend the fun cral arrived here tonight.
 Norval Richardson, secretary of the United States legation, who is acting as charge daffaires. has been appointed special envoy to represent the United States at the funeral ceremonies. He will be accompanied by Lieut.. W. M. Colxin. United States military attache at Stockholm, Sweden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23

north as Pittsburg, Toledo. Chicago and Des Moines. Over the New England states rather cool weather prevailed.
 No changes in weather conditions in the cotton belt have occurred during the past 24 hours. Fair weather extended over all sections and temperatures have risen from to degrees. A trace of rain fell at New Orleans and at Miami IFS inches fell in a thunderstorm. Along the coast of the Carolinas about half an inch of rain fell.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations May 22, 1912:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
ROYAL ARCANUM
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Richmond, May 22.-The supreme council. Royal Arcanum, elected officers as follows;
 Supreme regent. Frank T. McFaden. Richmond; supreme vice regent, F. B.. Wickersham, Harrisburg. Pa. supreme orator. P F. McGowan, New York; su- preme secretary Alfred T. Turner, Bos- ton; supreme treasurer, A. .. Robert son, St. Louis; supreme chaplain, H. $, Burkhardt, Chicago; supreme guide, c. Arch Williams. Chicago.
 Quebec, Canada, was chosen as the next place of meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
CABINET
 CRISIS IN SPAIN

Madrid. May 22-Persistent reports are current of an approaching minis terial crisis in Spain, due to an alleged dissension between Premier Jose Can alejas and the other members of the cabinet. These dissensions are attrib- rted to intrigues by the conservatives headed by ex-Premier Antonio Maura, who seeks to return to power,
 The reports have caused meeting of republicans and socialists to be called at Barcelona, where Alejandro Berroux, the radical leader, declared that the re- turn of ex-Premier Maura would he the signal for an uprising of the radical masses of Barcelona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
TELEPHONE MEN
 IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, May 22.-tSpecial.)-A meeting of the district managers and managers of tho second division of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company was held in Montgomery today for the purpose Of discussing ways and means of improving telephone service. The meeting was presided over by F. l.. Woodruff division commercial superin- tendent. of Montgomery.
 The convention of the district mana gers of the telephone company Is held every IS months or two years. at which time all these officers gather for an ex- change of ideas and for general dis cussion of ways and means looking to the betterment of the service. The con vention met last time in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
FIRE IN HOLD OF
 STEAMER AT MOBILE

Mobile. May 22.-Fire Is burning No. ? hold of the British steamer Alexandrian, Reid, master, 2S9S tons burden, laden with lumber, cotton and naval stores for Liver pool. The fire was discovered during the night and this forenoon was still raging. Three streams of water from the load ing wharf, three from the steamers near by and a stream of steam is being poured into the cargo.
 The steamer was to have sailed during the day The loss cannot be estimated until the cargo is lightered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
Smith Returns

L. P. smith, travelling passenger agent for the Cotton Belt route. who accom- panied the local Ad club delegation to Dallas, returned yesterday. He was filled with enthusiasm over the way the dele gation was ''whooping em up for Br- mngham. He said that Birmingham was receiving an immense amount of good publicity from the trip to Dallas. MT. Smith accompanied the Cotton Belt spe- cial over his line to Dallas, giving the ad men a splendid trip from all accounts of that affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
TWO MEMORIALS TO
 BUTT AT SEWANEE

Nashville May 22.-At a meeting nere last night of the Tennessee alumni Of the University of the South. 1t was said that two memorials would probably per petuate the memory at Sewanee Of the hero of the Titanic disaster. Maj. Archi- bald w. Butt. An endowed scholarship or professorship will be established by the alumni. while the Delta Tau Delta Greek letter fraternity, of which Major Butt was d member. is planning to erect new gymnasium in his memory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 22.-Forecast for Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi Fair Thursday and Friday.
 Georgia: Fair in west. local showers In east portion Thursday, Friday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23

ONLY s23.25 WASHINGTON AND RE- TURN VIA SEABOARD. TICKETS SOLD JUNE 5, 6, :. COMPLETE IN FORMATION AT CITY TICKET OF- FICE, 1927 1ST AVENUE. PHONE MAIN 23s2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23

sea.25 WASHINGTON AND RETURN, JUNE 5, c, ., GOOD LIMIT.
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY PHONE BELL soGs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
Cardinal Gets Office

Rome. May 22.-The Pope has appointt Cardinal Falconio. the former apostol delegate in the United States, protector the Franciscan Sisters at Glen Riddl Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-23
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m.
Evening star., 1912-11-10
New JeWeIry Ideas.

A MONG colored stones emeralds are
prominent, though they are trying
10 wear. especially when set with dia-
monds Only snowy skin can show to
advantage when an emerald and diamond
pendant or necklace Is worn against it,
Quite effective and ever so much cheaper
are the necklaces of peridots set in gold
Girls are collecting old bead necklaces
just now TO wear with the simply made
afternoon frock of crepe. ninon, satin or
voil A favorite design is one composed
Of crystal and amethyst beads, while an
other Is made Of pale pink coral and black
porcelain beads. Necklaces Of tiny pearl
beads are attractive, especially when
wound twice around the neck. Im;ta tion
pearls. specially hardened by a new proc
ess, are hard to tell from the genuine
as they possess both weight and color
Gun metal chains. upon which to suspend
watch, are set with plaques OF black
enamel placed several inches apart.
There Is also a fashion for wearing
black jet beads. Jet ornaments for the
halr are very becoming, especially to rhe
blonde and the woman with white hair.
rms. Darrettes, prOngs, combs and ban
deaux are formed OF it. Right here you
clean jet lewelry by rubbing it with a
cioth wet In equal parts of water and
alcohol, and dried with a soft cloth
Polish cut steel by applying powdered
pumice stone. slightly moist, with q
brush or soft rag.
A burglar-proof jewel box now nm tho
market VIII appeal to the woman who
aisnKes to go to the safety vault each
time she wants to wear her yaluahla
5eWelry. A mahogany-f1nished box. stout
~ Quilt, yet not so heavy that it cannot
De packed In trunk. is made Of steel
with brass fittings. and contains single.
selvet-Aned ' tray It has a safety electric
aiarm. which may be set by simply
throwing on a small switch at the side NJ
the tray. If the box is then moved the
traction of an inch. or tampered with in
any way. there sounds an alarm loud
enausn en1 ,n,eo 10 wake one from sound sleep.
opening the box with the key the alarm
VIII continue to ring for several hours.
Evening star., 1912-11-10
Clinging, Wrapped Effects in New Evening
Gowns Street FrockS Of Serge and Cloth
Skillfulg Draped-- New Draperies Offer
Suggestions to the Home DresSmaker.

ever tearing away. the fiattening out OF
the skirt at the back causing one much
modification. Now draperies are back
in high favor. but instead of being built
out over whalebone distended founda-
tons. they are drawn as softly and limp
ly around the limbs as narrow skirt
measurements and silky-soft fabrics will
admit. With the entrance of draperies
have come new wOrsted and new silk and
satin materials softer and slimpsier than
ever these materials We're woven before
and everything, from chiffon to velvet
brocade, is obtainable in double width
which means that draped effects are
much simplified for the dressfnakers.
or course these wide velvets. silks. bro
caded crepes and metallic chiffons are
expensive. Some of the prices
by the yard are fairly staggering. but
the draped gowns are SO enchantngly
lovely and so becoming into the bargain
that one would not return to the era of
limp empire lines if one could
Damasse crepe de chine is a new silken
stuff that is gaining favor every day
and another figured material that is soft
Evening star., 1912-11-10

two portions, one to wash in, the other to
rinse in Pin to a flat surface to dry and
air.
velvet may be cleaned with magnesia.
and then fiuffed up by placing over a
poWl or hot water. Stretch tight and al
low the steam to raise the nap. To clean
velvet BY hand. moisten the thumb and
pass 1t over the velvet. 1t will carry the
INT on in tiny rolls. This is a good way
10 clean collars and cuffs. Velvet or rib
Don bows may be given new life without
removing them from the hat, by using a
CURING iron. The iron should be made
quite not, then covered loosely with a
wet cloth. and inserted in the loops Open
the iron as wide as the loops demand
ana hoid them SO until quite dry and
fresh.
10 wash corduroy. place in suds and
ruD with a soft brush. Rinse without
Wringing and hang up to dry. Press on
the wrong side with a Turkish towel un.
der the material.
A quick and effective way to clean a
White felt hat is to make a paste of flour
and gasoline and rub ii into the hat then
hang in the air to dry
HandkerchiefS may be made beautifuliv
Wnlte II placed in a vessel and covered
with ammonia and peroxide of hydrogen
mixed with twice its bulk of water ct
SOAK and then wash in the usual manner
Often gloves in tinted shades discolor
handkerchiefs, and this process is one az
the pest Tor cleaning them