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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
BRIDGE WITH
 MRS. ZACH NABERS

Mrs. Zacls Nabers was hostess yesterday to the members of the Highland Bridge club, which met in its regular session at her home on Highland avenue. The regular members were supplemented by several substitutes, the coterie including Mrs. Fred Dow, Mrs. John N. Gunnels. Mrs. Samuel Rand Mrs. J. D. Moore. Mrs. William Wilson. Mrs. Charles Brown. ~Mrs Harry Wheelock, Mrs. Wil- liam Brown. Mrs. Haskins Williams, Mrs. .. C. Terrell, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Charles De- Bardelemen. Mrs. A. B. Rains and Mrs. Oliver, Miss Kate k. Smith, Mrs w. N. Malone, Mrs. George Cruikshank and Mrs. George B. Mccormack.
 Two lovely prizes-a mahogany tray and embroidered towelS-were awarded after tempting luncheon had been served. The coffee table was adorned with crimson carnations. retrospective of the holiday time. Mrs. Nabers Is a charming hostess and the meeting proved most attractive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Dr. Miles Nervine

and he procured bottle. After the first few doses 1 showed a marked improvement and after taking two bottles l was entirely cured. I have been perfectly well for years and cannot praise Dr. Miles Nervine too highly"
 If you are troubled with loss of appetite poor digestion, weakness, inability to sleep; if you are in general run down condition and unable to bear your part of the daily grind of life, you need some thing to strengthen your nerves. You may not realize what is the mat ter with you, but that is no reason why you should delay treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Dr. Miles Nervine

has proven its value in nervous dis orders for thirty years, and merits a trial, no matter how many other remedies have tailed to help you.
 falls to benefit your money Is returned. MILES MEDICAL CO.,, Elkhart, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05

When dey askt CT Ole Founder de other day eff he Wuz goin' ter turn over CT new leaf dis New Years, he chuckled an sed: Reckon I'll jes' turn down de corner uv hit CT little."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
WHITE-GALLACHER

The marriage of Miss Mary Galiacher and Dr. Robert Allen White of Newborn vas an event of Tuesday evening at the home of the bride. The decorations of the residence were effected in ferns and cut flowers, with general effect of pink and white. The Rev. Thomas J. Beard vas the officiating clergyman, and Miss Anne Gallaoher was her sisters maid or honor She wore d green satin gown of d light tint and carried La France roses
 pr. White was attended by his brother, MT. William White of Troy, as best man Preceding the vows, musical programme was presented by Miss Alice Woods of Louisville. Mrs. Clarene Barton and Miss Nell Wall. The bridal party entered to the tones Of Mendelessohn's wedding march. Miss Gallacher was gowned in white satin made with a court train and richly trimmed with princesse lace. A lavalliere, which was an heirloom in the bridegroosE's family, was her only orna- ment. Her flowers were brides roses.
 Dr. and Mrs. White left Immediately after the marriage for Virginia and points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05

the Church of England in that city. Miss Butterf1eld was reared in Birmingham. but has been visiting her brother in Seat
 tie Tor a year. MT. Knowles is a suc- cessful attorney and has held several i'm
 portant political offices in the state of WashingloE. Their honeymoon will em- brace trip through British Columbia. at the conclusion of which they will re- turn to make Seattle their permanent home
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13
TWO SPOUSES MAY
NOT BE BICAMY

In asking for the dismissal OF a
charge of bigamy against Mrs. |. c.
Austin. in Justice Stems court. Fri
day Attorney Cassius Hollenbach
contended that party TO a marriage
performed In the United States could
not be guilty OF blgamy If he or she
contracted another marriage in Wind
sor. He introduced a recent decision
Of the Michigan supreme court to
back up his contention
Mrs.fi Austin is being prosecuted by
John Bennington. of No. 1862 Michi-
gan-ave.. who says he married her
about eight years ago, and is the
father Of her three children. A few
weeks ago. he alleges, she went to
Windsor and married one Gordon
Bowman.
The woman. who is separated from
her husband, and has been living at
No. 109 Pine-st., refuses TO discuss the
case.
Attorney HoIlenbach's motion for
dismissal was based on the case OF
Elvin Crane, OF Flint, divorced from
his wife, Allie. and ordered not to re-
marry for two years. A month later,
he went 10 Windsor, and married Anna
Henniger. He was summoned before
the court for contempt.
Crane appealed to the supreme
court, and WAS discharged Justices
Steere, Ostrander and Bird concur
ring, and Justices McAlvay and
Brooke voting against his dismissal.
The case was adjourned to Dec. 20.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

gunners had been fring. and poIuI@I
out TO her friends the manner ~
which Gring practice vas c0ndu1<>|
The Halter and the March Hare seem
cd delighted "fet us have ~ ~
H." they exclaimed IN chorus
But you mustn't" screamed Alice
running out Of the turret. ~
"Fraidy -cati" laughed they. Alice
could hear them puffing and strugBiut
10 load the monstrous piece OF ord
nance and heard them Siam the breeclI
block snut Her curiosity nunlc
drew her within the turret agar
After all. | believe Il il safest there.
she thorght. The Halter was peering
through a rickety telephone we
managed the powder all right cheer
lily remarked the March Hare, 'buf
the projectile was too heavy 80 we
put in a handful OF marbies-and
few other little things"
"You may fire when ready, Grid
dies" said the Halter, swapping his
telescope shut with decision. The
March Hare stepped back with the
firing cord In his hand. Alice ciapped
her hands over her ears. Then there
was quivering shock and roar that
threw them all off their feet
Did we hit it?" asked the March
Hare who was first to recover.
The Halter took long look through
the telescope. "Missed!" he grunted.
1T went right through hole In the
middle
All this was of little moment 10
Alice. She was looking around for
the Dcrmouse. Where is her" she
gasped.
The March Hare ard the Halter
looked at each other.
He's on shore leave" said the Hat
ter.
yes" added the March Hare. snick-
ering, mes obtained an honorable dis
charge from the navy"
Then Alice realized that they had
loaded the 13-inch CUR with the Dor
mouse.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

Mrs. Marjorie Stearns gave
luncheon. Thursday, in honor OF Miss
Helen Emerson and Miss Nathalie
Williams. two visitors in Detroit. the
guests including nine OF the seasons
debutantes.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

A Christmas dancing party will b
given Friday evening, In the Detrol
University school, for the student
and invited guests.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

easily" Alice assured them. THE
walls are of thick steel. or course,
during battle one or two might come
in at the doors and windows"
Ugh" shuddered the March Hare.
Il should pull down the blinds"
They were conducted by Alice al
over the vessel and al, It's complete
appointments shown. The officers
quarters interested them slightly
Here Is where they live while on
duty" she said. by the way, do you
know that there are about $50 rear
admirals retired?"
Come" whispered the Halter, tlp.
toeing away, don't let US wake them. .
"oh. they are not here" laughed
Alice. only those on active duty
stay on the ship and they go with IL
TO all parts OF the world"
You might tease a wheeze out OF
that" languidly suggested the Dor
mouse. Something about old sea-
dogs all being Rovers."
They seemed more keenly TO ap-
preciate the powder magazine. And
this Is the ammunition hoist" added
Alice. indicating the elevator that led
up to the gun decks. 1T can be
hoisted very quickly"
Il can hoist it quicker than that. "
said the March Hare fishing In HIS
vest pocket.
"Oh, DON'T" cried Alice, her face
blanching.
We'll, II you feel like that about
it," the March Hare stolidk replied
replacing a match that he had ex
tracted
The way led now up into the for
ward turret where the butts OF two
13-inch guns dominated the small
space with their massive, relentless
bulk. The breech of one was opoC
and they could look out through the
vista OF its long bore with disk o
dazzling daylight at the end. and II
that disk. ever so far away, dancet
tattered square OF canvas. Alice
recognized 1t as a target at which tn
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

The engagement is announced oil
Miss Vera Parshall, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Hugo Parshall, to George A
Robinson. OF Toledo.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

! Mr.. and Mrs. Edward p. Hammond
will give a theater party, Friday eve
ming. in the Garrick TO see THE Bird
OF Paradise" in honor of Miss AIDE
laide Casgrain and a number OF her
young friends. The party will have
supper in the Hotel Pontchartrain.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

! The annual meeting or the w. c. T
u, OF Detroit, was held In the home
or Mrs. l., b. Rodgers, No. l47
Euolit-ave. east, Friday, and the fol-
lowing officers chosen: President, Mrs.
j. l.. Morris: first vice-president, Mrs.
Winchester; second vice-president.
Mrs. Rose Corvin third vice-tresident,
rs. A. b. Parke; secretary, Mrs. w. j..
Department superintendents and
chaiTmen were elected also.
%
Mrs. Marjorie Stearns gave a
luncheon. Thursday. In honor OF Miss
Helen Emerson and Miss Nathalie
Williams. two visitors in Detroit. the
guests including nine OF the seasons
debutantes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward p. Hammond
will give a theater party, Friday eve
ming. in the Garrick 10 see The Bird
OF Paradise" in honor of Miss AIDE
laide Casgrain and a number OF her
young friends. The party will have
supper In the Hotel Pontchartrain.
The engagement is announced or
Miss Vera Parshall, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Hugo Parshall, 10 George A.
Robinson, OF Toledo.
o.
A Christmas dancing party will be
given Friday evening, in the Detroit
University school, for the students
and invited guests.
d
Little children, largely, will present
the Christmas program, Sunday after
noon. Dec. 10. arranged for the week
ly entertainment, given in the Cen
fury building. for employed women
and their friends. A German CHRIST
mas carol will be sung by little Miss
Martha Hamilton, In costume; a
recitation, Christmas offerings, by
children from other lands" will be
given by 16 little ones, in costume.
another group OF 16 will give Christ
mas bell drill and the carol, Silent
Night, Holy Night" will be sung by
a chorus OF children. The grown-ups
will contribute TO the program, a
Christmas talk by Miss Olive Mac
gurn; violin solos. by Raymond
Dulitz. accompanied by Miss Margaret
Mannebach; tenor solo, by f. A
Bertrand and stereopticon views or
Christmas scenes, by Mrs. McLennan
o
The first in a series Of free illus
trated lectures under the auspices OF
Detroit lodge, Loyal Order OF Moose.
will be given, Sunday evening, Dec
10, in Moose temple, by Thomas Scott
who will give talk on New Zealand
illustrated with the stereopticon
o.
DR.. N. j. Corey and Mrs. Corey.
gave supper in the Detroit club.
Tuesday evening. following the Phila-
delph.a symphony orchestra concert,
in honor of Leopold Stokowski, con
ductor of the orchestra, and II. NJ
Watt, manager OF the orchestra The
guests included the officers and direc
tors OF the Detroit Orchestral associa-
ton.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

unused the Mad Halter, lis to abolish
peace"
Alice undertook to make clear to
them that a battleship was in the
nature OF floating fort which could
go abroad where the enemy was and
fire huge projectiles at other forts,
whether floating or stationary; they
replying in kind.
How rude Of them" commented
the Dormouse in fatigued tone.
They might scratch the paint"
The bullets can not come in very
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13
READY FOR XMAS TRADE.
The Store Of p. J. Schmidt On Michi-
oan-ave., Filled With Appro-
pirate Gifts.

II must be refreshing and satisfac-
tory, always, to visit store where
stocks are varied and extensive, and
ample opportunity is provided for sat
isfactory selection. Store service, too
is a feature always appreciated. espe-
cially at the busy holiday time, and
all these splendid features are at the
disposal OF patrons OF the p. j.
Schmidt progressive and up-to-date
shoe store at Nos. 32-34-36 Michigan
ave. This store carries one OF the
largest lines of Christmas slippers
and moccasins in the city, and the
prices are in keeping with the we'll
known Schmidt business motto: "The
highest quality at the lowest possible
price"
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

Desiring to impress them more than
ever, Alice took her visitors on board
a battleship. She explained to them
that 1t was war vessel
And what is war;" inquired the
March Hare timidly
1T Is when large oody of people
set out TO kill another large body OF
people for the honor and glory OF their
country" said Alice That is why
We have so many battleships In time
OF peace prepare for war you know"
Then the best way to prevent war"
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13
windsor Man struck by Train.

John Brennan, walkerville eNcise
officer. living at No. aga Ouellette-ave-.
Windsor. was struck by train In
walkerville Thursday afternoon, sus-
tanning severe injuries to his left eye,
and scalp wounds Ii Is feared that
the sight may be destroyed Mr.. Bren-
nan is 65 years old. His sense OF
hearing IL somewhat dull. and II Is
thought that he failed 60 hear the
approach OF the train.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13
Attorney woodruH Let Ont

Arr T.. Woodruff was relieved OF his
village council Thursday evening. the
reason given being failure 10 attend
10 the duties OF the office properly.
The village council asked for advice
On several matters and claims that Mr..
WOODBURY. failed TO answer their re-
quests larry Peters was appointed TO
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13
wnneiaw ReId,. Inno.. serious.

LONDON. Dec. 13-The IIIness OF
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. OF the
United states. today was admitted TO
be SON ewhat more serious than AZ first
was thought. Al Dorchester house
several specialists were I'm attendance
upcn him and II was said that he was
suffering from asthma
The Detroit times., 1912-12-13

Job Printing Done Right. Time.
Printing Co, 1s John R--st
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
Two Travellers.

Largely as a matter of experiment a gentleman determined to ascertain how thoroughly he could famlliarize him self with a country by means of maps and books of description To make the case as difficult as possible he chose Madagascar, of which to that moment he had no knowledge except of a most general character. He pur' sued this Inquiry diligently and with increasing relish At the end of four or five years a man who had just re- turned from Madagascar came Into his office. The conversation naturally turned upon the island whence this man had come. The traveller finally asked, When were you last In Mada' gascarT' 'T have never been there" was the response, Why" exclaimed the other, you know more about 1t than do." A similar story is told of Yon Humboldt, who never saw Jeru- salem, but produced a thoroughly re- liable account of the Holy City. The traveller has often discovered that the persons who apparently know least about a place are those who have hv ed in it all their days. Christian Ad- yocate.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
Prophetic Bells.

At 9 a. m. on Sept 27, 1869, the world famous clock in the great cathe dral at Strassburg commenced to chime without rhyme or reason It sounded 1870 peals, then stopped, and after an interval slowly began to toll as If for a great one dead. The political atmos phere of Europe at that time was in dicative of profound peace Nothing of danger or disgrace could by any pos sibility be conceived of as threatening or its inhabitants. Yet less than year afterward the German ar mics had enclrcled the city with ring of steel and fire. The German shells were falling thlckly fin her streets and squares and exploding even within the precincts of the stately cathedral It. self And precisely at 2 a. m., Sept, 27, 1870, General Uhrich signed the equalization which was to deliver Suassburg into the hands of the in. yadeTS,
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
No pIHsrsncs.

It was breezy morning, and the city train was packed. A crusty old gentle man with his back to the engine "pre- ferred the window down for ventila. ton" while a wheezy individual fac ing the window persisted fin pulling 1t up again, as he hated these beastly east winds"
 q can't stand this stuffy herring boxT chortled the crusty man, tugging the strap and letting the window drop for the fourth time
 'Nor these Siberian blasts that only convicts could stand" rejoined the wheezer. Don't you know it's an old adage that when the wind is in the east 'tls neither fit for me nor your"
 "Ha, hap laughed the crusty man, appealing to the passengers Co laugh also. Here's q man who doesn't know that old proverb. Why, sir, the last words are man nor beast"
 Well, there's no difference in what said" chuckled the wheezer as the passengers roared in chorus.-LondoD Tit Bits.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
Tn. Curious Limpets.

The llmpets are a curious kind of shellfsh. They resemble the abalones in their habits. The interior is made of the most brilliant colors, bronze and iridescent hues predominating. They are found on the west coast of Mexico and are so large that the people use them for wash basins. They are fero- cious animals and prey with great vo- racity on clans. The process seems slow, but the llmpet always gets there. He gets his cover over the unsuspect- ing clam and puts his big foot on his shell, generally on a weak spot Then he whips out a long. wiry tongue and proceeds to bore a hole fin his captive. When this is done the shell flies open. and the limpet is free to feast on the poor clam's carcass. He eats but part and leaves the rest for the fishes of the sea.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
How Canada Was Named.

According to an eminent authority, when the Portuguese under Gaspar Cortereal in 1890 first ascended the St Lawrence they believed It to be the strait of which they were in quest, through which a passage might be dis covered into the Indian sea. When, however. they arrived at the point when they could clearly ascertain that this was no strait, but river, they ex' claimed repeatedly in their disappoint' ment. Ca nada" C'Here nothing J These words. remembered by the na lives, were repeated to the next Euro beans who visited the land. The new corners, hearing the phrase so frequent Iy, conjectured that 1t must be the name of the country, so "Canada" 1t remains.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
HoW's THlS7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of catarrh that car not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo, o.
 We, the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the past 15 years, Toledo. O.
 and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and fin. ancially able to carry out any obliga tions made by his firm. Walding, Kin nan & Marvin, Wholesale druggists o
 Halls Catarrh cure Is taken intern. ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patiion.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
He Could Prnve It.

'How long can a human being exist without air?"
 ''For at least four hours"
 "Quit your kidding. I'm asking a plain question, and I expect serious answer"
 'I'm giving 1t to you. have proved to my own satisfaction, and very re gently, that a human being can live four hours when absolutely deprived of air"
 "You're a fool. A boy can stay un' der water for two minutes If he has strong lungs. Even an amphibious an imal cam
 "Oh, cut that I've proved 1t rode from here to Buffalo In the upper berth of a sleeping car the other night And was taken out alive. can prove itP' Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
Earthauake Gowns.

In 175O there was a great earthquake in England, and Horace Walpole re- cords that several women have made earthquake gowns - that is, warm gowns to sit out of doors all night" Walpole also tells that '"Turner, great china man at the corner of the next street, had a Jar cracked by the shock He originally asked 10 guineas for the jar. He now asks 20, because it is the only jar in Europe that had been cracked by an earthquake"
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
An Unnecessary Sacrifice.

Reginald-I love you, Madeline. For y.u l would give up family, position. wealth
 Madeline-Half a minute, Reginald. Giving up family Is all right. l don't want mother-in-law. Give up your position if you can get a better one, but please hold on to your wealth. We may need It.
 He took her advice.-New York Tele- graph.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
Eun For tha EIaphants.

A queer elephant yarn is told by the captain of a trading steamboat On one occasion he had on board cargo of forty elephants. The vessel was anchored in a perfectly smooth sea of the coast of Zanzibar, but to the great surprise of the passengers the steamer began to roll. At first they supposed the motion to be caused by the ground swell, but when the motion kept in. creasing there was general alarm, and the captain insigated an investga, ton. Then 1t was revealed that the elephants had ln some way found that by swaying to and fro all together rocking motion was produced that seemed to please them immensely. So the great heads and bodies rolled and swung in unison until the steamer, which had no other cargo and rode lightly, was In imminent danger of rolling clean over. The attendants hurried down into their hold and, after a great deal of shouting and humping, managed to stop the dangerous amuse- ment.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
Barn tn Iunk.

'This Is the third time you have been here for food" said the woman at the kitchen door to the tramp. "Are you always out of work?"
 "Yes'm," replied the ltlnerant "l guess I was born under a lucky star" -Yonkers Statesman.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE

Sold at loss! Malt Rainier, 20 cents per bottle. Especially prepar- ed for sick people and invalids, and excellent for nursing mothers. Only two barrels left. After that, price will be 35 cents per bottle.
 Pack Train Bar.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04

Bonded whiskies-Gibson, Noun Vernon and Belmont. The best of Beer-Blue Ribbon, Budwelser and Pale Rainier, at the Mascot. Tele- phone 67. If
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
Perfectly Plain,

"so you're hungry, ehT' smythe said to a beggar one day.
 "Yes, boss" the beggar replied. % ain't had nothing to eat for three days"
 Well" said Smythe, that's why you're hungry, manP
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04

None better and purer than Gib- Rye, Rainier and Olympia Beer Orders by phone promptly delivered
 The Mascot
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
cunnina and Knavery.

Cunning leads to knavery. It Is but a step from one to the other, and that very slippery Lying only makes the difference. Add that to cunning, and 1t is knavery.-Bruyere.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
BAKERY GOODS.

Bread-all kinds-fresh from the oven, cakes and pies, cookies and doughnuts, in fact a first class line O bakery goods will be found at the vienna Bakery, Broadway, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. If
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04

35c for . home cooked meal quick, clean service. Where? At the New Home Restaurant, Fifth Avenue, half 6 minute from Broadwa
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-04
When Musicians Were Scarce.

In these days of conservatories and music schools, when each house has It's piano or it's organ. to say nothing of devotees to the cornet, violin and ban jo, it seems strange to assert that there ever was a time when musicians were in demand, yet such was really the case. "In the fifteenth century," says Henry Nj. Brooks in his "Olden Time Music," musicians were so scarce in England that they were impressed by government order, as fin more recent times seamen had to suffer in like manner. Henry VIII. also issued war
 rants for the impressment of children with good voices for the choirs of the cathedrals. and in EliZabeth's time children with the proper qualification for her majesty's choirs were taken from their parents without any com pensation being given to the latter"