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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
By MYRTLE MILES

One of the leading spirits in the growth of art. interest in Birmingham has been Miss Della Dryer. At the last exhibition of the Birmingham Art club, and the one which preceded it. many persons interest cd in the success of the talented people who compose 1t, commented the Absence of Miss Dryers usual exhibit. Year be- fore last her pictures were also missed for her work ranks well among that of the most promising.
 It is then a distinct pleasure to her ad- mirers to know that Miss Dryer has re7 turned after an absence of more than two years. for her presence will mean much to the development of art. Knowing this, the Birmingham Art club elected her as Its president to serve during the next season.
 Miss Dryer was one of the bright wom- en met In the course of mornings shop ping this week. Chatting as cozly over q glass of iced tea In a mirrored downtown meeting place, as she will do this winter at the informal Saturday afternoon meet angs of that delightful little art coterie, she described her work and her sur roundings in Paris.
 "Americans go to Paris to study art, ' remarked Miss Dryer, mot because they cannot obtain the best instruction In this country, but so that they may live In the very heart of the worlds art center. The Atmosphere Is so valuable, so lnsprational. was not In Paris, however. merely for my own culture, but to be with my niece, Minnie Dryer, who was a student in one of the girls school. Naturally l studied and painted. But I am certainly not one to advocate rushing off to Paris as the only spot where one may properly learn to paint, but one becomes broader, I think, and more culturens has finer ap- preciation and better art horizon
 T remember that you are a pupil of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
MISS MIRIAM SMYER
 ENTERTAINS AT CARDS

Miss Miriam Smyer entertained the younger set at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. R. B. Smyer, on South Twenty-frst street yesterday afternoon. The game was a five hundred, and more than 36 of the younger folks engaged In the spirited contest for the prize. which was dainty pair of pink hose. The con soiation trophy, drawn from bowl of white azaleas. was a lovely cut glass powder box The score cards were hand painted representations of the modern girl and were the artistic work of the young hostess. The entire lower floor was thrown open and effectively decorat- ed with goldenrod, white azaleas and greenery. Punch was served in cozy corner of the hall from bowl festooned with greerery and was presided over by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
ENSLEN-WHITE
 WEDDING OCCURS

l. Despite the showers that had fallen almost' unceasingly throughout the day and the consequently dismal outlook. the T. L. Anglin residence made a bright and beautiful setting last even ing fof> the marriage of two happy young people when Miss Eula White, Me- Anglins niece, became the bride pf5 MT Carl F. Enslen, Mrs. Angln's brother
 r Typical of autumn, the decorative plan showed an abundance of golden rod and white chrysanthemums. taste fully placed to give an effective and lovely background for the nuptial scene. The VOWS were spoken before an altar of palms and ferns arranged in the drawing room. The bridal party was a small one, including only an attend ant each for bride and groom and a small flower girl The officiating min ster was the Rev. U, D. Mooney, pas tor of the Second Presbyterian church. Miss Miriam Howard played the nup- tial music. presenting a tasteful pro- gramme preceding the ceremony and "Oh Promise Me as the vows were taken Miss White entered the draw ling room with her uncle, Mir. Thomas H.. Anglin, who gave her in marriage. She wore her travelling costume. blue royal cloth with smart bodice and large hat crowned with aigrettes and | hand made plnK roses. 6er IoWers were lilies of the valley
 | Miss Margaret Giles of Louisville Ky. was her cousins maid of honor
 She was very pretty in an evening
 costume of pink hand painted chiffor ! and carried large bouquet Of white
 chrysanthemums. Mir. Anglin White
 the brides brother was best man. 4
 small flower girl. Archer Sims. in white
 lace frock and pink ribbons, completed
 the nuptial picture.
 An informal reception followed th'
 solemnizatlon of the ceremony. Th'
 guests were limited to the family cir
 cle and the intimate friends of th' young people. Mrs. AnElin was assisted lin hospitable offices by Mrs. Giles O Louisville the brides aunt, and Mis-
 Stella Sanguinetti of Montgomery. Mrs Anglin wore a handsome reception toll
 ette of Alice blue crepe de chine. Mrs Giles was in white satin with over dress of black lace and Miss San guinetti in white lace over pink.
 From the dining room where golden lrod and chrysanthemums made brigh and charming effect, a buffet supper Wa lserved.
 MT. and Mrs Enslen left last nigh
 for brief wedding trip, the final desti nation of which is known only to them
 selves They will be at home in
 charming little bungalow on Woodlan
 avenue and Twelfth street. which Ina
 lust been completed. Mir. Enslen is tn | son of the late Charles F. Enslen lpioneer citizen of Birmingham. and i Il himself d successful young bushes
 his associates. His bride is mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
SEMINARY TO
 REOPEN WEDNESDAY

The Birmingham seminary will open Wednesday. September Is. This sixteenth session marks a new epoch in the history of the school, for Miss Morton, formerly associate principal. is now assuming en- tire control, and the school, founded upon years of earnest work, gives pro mise of wonderful progress and success. Improve ments for the health. comfors and pleas ure of the students will be found in all the buildings, and already both boarding and day departments are receiving many applicants for admission. Miss Morton will be supported Loyalty by faculty composed. with a few exceptions, of those who have taught for several years in the seminary. Conditions therefore. seem un- usually favorable for the coming year. Miss Beaird and Miss Berrynian are now there, ready to assist Miss Morton m meeting and classifying students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
BIRMINGHAM SOPRANO
 TO STUDY ABROAD

So frequently does one hear of the departure of ambitious students for study in some foreign school of music, 1t has ceased to create in this com munity more than ripple of excite ment, though there Is always feeling of qualification that the local musical standard is becoming elevated and in- didvual culture being fostered.
 Mrs. c. J. Severin is the latest mem- Der of the musical set to decide to study abroad She will leave Birmingham next Sunday and. her ultimate destina- ton is Berlin, Germany. Mir Severin will accompany his wife and it is their intention to stay in Europe a year. They will first visit among his relatives in Cincinnati and Cleveland O., and in Bluffton, Ind, sailing on October from New York harbor on the s. s. Moor dam of the Holland d-American line, landing in Rotterdam. and going later
 (Continued on Page Thirty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

THE WORK OF A BIRMINGH AN ARTIST JUST RETURNED FROM A B RIO A D - MRS. SEVERN LEAVES FOR STUDY IN BER- LIN = ENSLEN-W WHITE WE'D DING CELEBRATED LAST EVENING-CARD PARTIES AND OTHER EVENTS FOR YOUNGER FOLK-RETURN OF SUMMER TRAVEL TOPICS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
MRS. PRENTISS REED WITH
 EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE

The Educational Exchange carries this announcement by the editor:
 Tt is with the greatest pleasure that l introduce to the readers of these columns the new editor, Mrs. Prentiss Reed Biz mingham, Ala
 ITO the reading public Mrs. Reed is no stranger. for the fruits of her brilliant pen have won her an enviable place among women writers of the south. aud
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

her rare executive ability has been mani tested in her great services for the educa- tIonal advancement of Alabana.
 That she has consented to give us q portion of her valuable time IS great favor and should receive the appreciatlon due t.
 '.The Exchange is glad to. welcome Mrs Reed to it's staff as editor of the school improvement department. Me trust thal our relations may prove as pleasant as those with her predecessor and that her work and writings will receive the atten- ton from the teachers of the. state that they deserve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
NOTICE

wish to say to my friends ana patrons that I am now ready to book orders for the fall season. also ball and evening gowns. Special prices Tor trousseaux. Get your orders in early and avoid the rush. Thanking you one and all again for your past favors. l remain, yours respectfully,
 (MRS.) l.. CAVALIER. Phone 4o07 main. 1918 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
MISS CLARA DEAN
 HOSTESS AT BOX PARTY

Miss Clara Dean will give a box party Tuesday afternoon at the Jeffer-
 son theatre in compliment to Miss Eleanor Anderson, who will leave In q few days for Judson college. In the party of guests will be Miss Miriam Smyer, Miss Louise Cunningham, Miss Eleanor A. Anderson and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
MUSIC AT ELEVENTH
 AVENUE CHURCH

The music at the Eleventh Avenue church will be under direction this season and will be a leading. feature of the ser vices. The personnel of the quartette in- cludes Mrs. J. S. Palmer. soprano; Miss Edith Baii, contralto: Mir. E, l.. Much more bass: J. D. McGill, tenor. Miss Mary McCaskeysis the organist-
 Sunday morning-Organ prelude, Tn termezzo,s Bizet. Anthem, Tear Not. O Israel" SpiclSer. Gloria Patri. Organ of fertory, Largo Handel. Anthem,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of the Twentieth Century club may secure their programmes for the new year at the library. The club this year will study Cymbeline, Richard the Third and Plato's Republic The first meet ing will be October with Mrs. James A. Downey as hostess at her nome on South twentieth street. The hour for the meet ing is } o'clock.
 The Oak Hill Memorial association Will
 have a mee ting Wednesday morning. September IS. at o:30 O clock at the Cham : her of Commerce building. X full attend- ance is urged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
MISS MOOAR WEDS IN CONNECTICUT

Mrs Belle Britain Mooar announces the marriage of her daughter, Ruth, ts Mr. Judson Pierson Radcliffe Of New York city, The wedding occurred Tn raif- field, Conn.,, with pr. Alien Everett pee man, archdeacon of Fairfield, as the offi- ciant. Mrs. Mooar and her daughter, for mer Birmingham residents, but have ma their home for several years in New York
 The former was visiting in this city when her daughters marriage, the elimination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

Lord, With Glowing Heart, Schneider Organ postlude selection from The Risen King Schneider.
 Sunday evening-Organ prelude. 'In the Twilight" Flagler Anthem. God So Loved the World" from "Crucifxion," Stainer, Organ offertory, "Cantilene Nup- tiale." Dubois. Anthem. Softly Now the Light of Day." Nevin. Organ postlude, "Hymn," St. Andre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
ENTERTAINMENTS GIVEN FOR MRS. HUBERT NORWOOD

Mrs Hubert Norwood. whose wedding was a recent event will be tine honoree at several attractive entertainments
 Wednesday afternoon Miss Annie Lou Chamblee will be the hostess at bridge party and Saturday Miss Hattie May Reese will give linen shower in her honor. Other affairs will also be arranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

of a pretty romance, was celebrated Mir. and MrsA Radcliffe are now enJoying a motor, ,touiAof the New England states, at the conclusion of which they will be at home in New York, where hs has import ant business interests. 4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

Der of one of Alabamas prominentI families a gianddaughter of the late'I
 Dr. F L..5Anglin, nieces ofstMrs. s. D. | Weakley. and delative of other well known residents. Both young people have lived always in Birmingham and have many friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
SUBSCRIPTION DANCE
 AT WEST END HALL

A subscription dance will be given tomorrow evening at West End hall by a party of young men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

tContinued on Page Thirty)
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30
DIED VERY SUDDENLY.
Chicago Man Who Recently Came to
Kenosha Died Sunday Afternoon.

Charles Mette, aged 80 years and
formerly a resident Of Chicago, died
very suddenly at the home of Mrs.
Anton Levandosky on Milwaukee
avenue on Sunday afternoon. Mette
had come to Kenosha three weeks ago
and was employed at the plant of the
N. r. Allen s Sons Company. When
he came here he was suffering from
tuberculosis, but he had been able to
work every day. On Sunday after
noon he had been sitting on the porch
in front of the Milwaukee avenue
house and when the big shower came
up he failed to 60 into the house.
Members of the household went out
and found him unconscious He was
carried into the house but died before
"a physician could be summoned. Eff
forts are being made to locate the
friends of Mette in Chicago and no
arrangements for the funeral will be
made until after these people are
found.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30

ment resolution through a single Leg
islature would be. all that would be
necessary to secure its submission to
the people. Of course, under the plan
as soon as the resolution was endorsed
by the voters it would be Incorporate
ed in the constitution. Such plan
also has strong opponents who claim
that it would make the constitution
too easy of amendment and that if
adopted the constitution would soon
become as changeable as the statutes.
If constitutional convention
should be called the questions with
which it would have to cope would
without doubt be numerous. One of
the most important would without
doubt be the recall of judges. What
is more, there would be great bat
tie over that question in this state.
The movement for pledging of the
Republican and Democratic candidate
conventions to the constitutional con
vention will probably begin at once,
as there are number of civic socie-
ties in the state taking up the ques-
ton and they will undoubtedly pass
resolutions for the calling of the CON
yention. Whether both parties or
either of them will, however, do this
is a question which only the conven-
tions themselves can answer. It will
be question which will occasion a
great fight in both conventions.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30
ARE TURNED DOWN
Inheritance Tax Investigat-
or Says Counties Are Get
ting Enough.
MONEY IS NEEDED BY STATE

The movement to give to the coun-
ties a larger share of the inheritance
tax collected by the state of Wiscon-
sin ought never to be permitted, &C
cording to John Harrington, the state
inheritance tax investigator. He be-
lieves that as the state becomes older
and more densely populated and as it's
wealth increases there will be an in
creased revenue from this source, ac-
companied by general reduction in
the amount of the general state
tax collected.
cit is especially suitable as a state
tax said Mr.. Harrington, "and re-
duces by SO much the amount which
otherwise must be collected by a gem
eral tax levy. At present, ninety two
and one-half per cent is paid into the
state treasury, and seven and one
half per cent remains in the county
treasury. The proposition is some
times made that larger percentage
should be left with the county; but
this tax is too irregular to be relied
upon as the regular source Of county
income. Thus one Wisconsin estate
was assessed during the past year
over $4,000 for inheritance tax. In
such a case, if large proportion Of
the amount went to the county, there
would be financial feast for year,
followed by financial famine pro-
badly for several years. Besides, the
large estates are not made in single
place, but are made out of business
extending over the state or several
states, On the other hand, when the
state is taken as whole, the income
from this source is likely to be
fairly regular.
con the whole, we have now pro-
badly no more popular, equitable nor
less burdensome tax than inheritance
taxes nor one that produces such
benefcient results. Were it not for
this tax, the general tax levy of the
state, to be borne by the general
property tax payers, would have been
at least a million dollars greater
the past year"
Mr.. Harrington said that while the
tax is very simple in its main out
lines, it presents many interesting
and complex legal questions. Very
few of these, he added, have been de-
fnitely settled by the supreme
court. H says that in time "a clear,
definite and cohesive system of laws
in relation to the inheritance tax will
be formulated
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30
MADE A BIC SAVING
Operation Of Law Against
False Balances Shows Big
Saving for People.
STATE AGENTS ARE kept BUSY

During the first three months of the
operation of the new weights and
measures law this year, 66.1 per cent
of the 1895 weights and measures
inspected by the state department
were correct. The number adjusted
We're 6.2 per cent and the number seal
ed 1913 per cent of the total. The
number condemned for repairs was
1851, or 10.6 per cent, and the num-
Der condemned absolutely was 1852,
or III per cent.
1t is not possible to estimate with
any degree Of exactness the pecuniary
saving to the people of Wisconsin
from the enforcement Of the new law.
State Inspector Fred D. Downing says
it will amount to thousands of do
lars. In the department s Office in
the capitol is forceful exhibit in the
form of a pyramid, ceiling high, lined
with confscated measures of every de-
scription. There is "two gallon"
dry measure which is one pint short.
Bottomless measures, now officially
prohibited are numerous. Liquid
measures lined with CONCEALED mo-
lasses to an extent such as to deprive
the buyer Of full measure are con-
spicuous specimens in this interesting
exhibit. The rims of some measures
made of paper have been cut off to
make their contents smaller. One of.
The specimens is small copper con-
tanner confscated from a saloon. A
lot Of these have been seized.
During the first three months this
year, 1926 scales were inspected, Of
which 8.4 per cent were condemned,
l1.6 per cent were, condemned for re-
pairs, 1876 per cent were adjusted, and
1913 per cent were sealed. Only 64.3
per cent were correct. The showing
IS worse with respect to dry measures.
Of the $40 tested, 72.9 per cent were
condemned and So per cent were con
demned for repairs. Of liquid meas
ures, SAB were inspected, PA per
cent were condemned, and 1.8 per cent
condemned for repairs. Four thousand
seven hundred eighty-two weights
We're examined, "a per cent were con-
demned, 3.45 per cent condemned for
repair, 10 per cent adjusted, and 95.6
per cent sealed. This shows that IS
per cent were correct. Thirty seven
per cent of the 2,615 linear measures
were condemned, AS per cent con-
demned for repairs, and 24.S per cent
sealed. There were 1,763 re-inpections.
At present, the situation with re-
spect to berry boxes as a result of the
Eamended law is demanding the time Of
the entire force of inspectors who are
working in various cities in the state.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30

Kenosha has the unenviable reputa-
tion of being surrounded by the worst
roads Of any city in the country Of
it's size, but conditions will all be
changed in the next year or two. The
start on road Improvement has been
made and it is only question of a
short time when this county is going
to rank well up among the good roads
counties of the state. In view of the
fact that the city pays over three
ifths of the county tax Kenosha hard
ly received the consideration to which
it was entitled when the allotments
for road work to be done this summer
We're made, but its turn is coming
when the Importance of direct com
munication with the principal center
of population will be recognized by all
of the people of the county.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30
rs MAN OF MYSTERY.
Police Seek to Discover Story of a
Mysterious New York Doctor

A man giving his name as DIR.
Charles Fredericks and claiming New
York City as his home, is being held
at the city lookup pending an investi-
cation. The man was found at the
Hotel Ortiz last Saturday night. A
short time before he had fallen on
the street on South street and his con
dition seemed to be such that physi-
clans called to attend him feared that
he would die. The man was a man of
education and refinement and he con-
fided to the police that he had left
New York three months ago and had
been on a protracted drunk. The story
told by the man was badly tangled
and he is being held pending an in
vestigation by the police in New York
City.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30
HAD MANIA TO KILL.
Fanini Primo Said to Have Threaten
ed to Kill Police Officials.

A petition was fled in the county
court this morning asking for an in
vestigation into the sanity of Fanini
Primo, who was arrested on Sunday by
Police Officer Bradley and who is said
to be in very critical condition. The
man .aved so on Sunday that it be-
came necessary to fasten him in cell
with handouts. It is claimed that he
has mania for killing. On Saturday
night he is alleged to nave threatened
to kill half dozen Italian resi-
dents of the city and had openly
declared that he would kill number
of the members of the police force.
At the time of his arrest no weapon
was found on him. The man 5 condi-
ton is so violent that it is feared he
may die before he is sent to an asylum.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30

Why is it that the governor and
others deeply dyed with responsibility
for the existence Of the crude and in
equitable income tax are rushing for
ward with praise of that deleterious
and unpopular measure? The reason
is obvious. 1t is identical with the
reason for the food of books which
are really not books at all, but mere
ly political pamphlets bound in cloth
to look like books, and which are de-
voted to gushing praises Of the batch
Of radical experimental statutes that
are classified under the designation of
thing grotesque in all these high
keyed endorsements of political novel
ties that have not been in existence
long enough to be tried, but that bris-
tie with crudities which excite the dis
trust of practical minds. Premature
endorsements arouse suspicion. Why
this is so is not difficult to conjecture.
A current anecdote is to the point.
Would ye mind giving me rikem-
mendation, mum7' asks the new maid.
Why, you've only just comet
But We may not want to give me wan
when I'm lawn mum. It suggests
apprehension that no levelheaded man
will have a good word to say for tie
income tax after the public has be-
come familiar with its workings, when
premature recommendations are hur-
ried forward Evening Wisconsin.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-05-30
TO IMPROVE PARK ROW.
Cemetery Assn. to Ask Council to CT
der Asphalt Roadway Laid.

Park Row running along the north
side Of, the Kenosha City cemetery,
between Park avenue and Ashland
avenue is to be improved during the
present year and at the next meeting
of the council a petition will be reeeiv-
ed from the trustees of the cemetery
association asking that this roadway
be improved by an asphalt pavement.
The cemetery association has big
plans for the Improvement of the
north end of the cemetery during the
coming summer and it is expected that
the council viii cooperate in these
plans. The trustees holding the new
park property for the city have agreed
to finance the pavement so that it will
not be a drain on the city treasury at
this time.