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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
NEWS IF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Fourth Celebrated By SOcie- ty in Varied Fashion THE DAYS EVENTS Yesterdays Hostesses-News of the Fashionable People Here and Else
 where-Miss Lamb Was
 Hostess-Notess
THE DAYS EVENTS
Rx MYRTLE MILES

The Fourth of July was celebrated here with the usual form of pleasure, the ball games morning and afternoon, which were we'll attended by society. and auto journeys to nearby resorts, A number of picnics were planned. but had to be aban- doned because of uncertain weather.
 The day was celebrated out in San Fran cisco where the General Federation of womens Clubs is in session. by the Col lese Equal Suffrage league, which had iprepared an interesting programme for the occasion All club women from the cam paign states interested in equal suffrage were invited to attend a large public meet ing The California women told how they conducted their successful struggle for the vote, and afterward, at 1 o'clock, sew eral hundred women lunched together at i the iFairmount hotel with the college league as hostess. Miss Julia Lathroy. Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker and other famous women were among the speakers at the luncheon.
 The gulf coast between New Orleans and Mobile was center of nautical and social interest yesterday when the large opening regatta took place. A number of society members compete in this annual regatta, and preparations for the event, which began some time ago, have been especially elaborate. Dinners, a large dance at the Mobile clubhouse and house parties are filling the social programme. and yesterday was particularly bright Fourth. The Times Democrat, in com mentng upon plans for the regatta a day or two ago, stated:
 Many boats from the Southern Yacht club. with their owners aboard, will take part in the race from here to Mobile, and almost the entire fleet, the motcr boats and launches included, will leave today or tomorrow with anynnumber of Orleanians, in the different parties. The Messrs. i Jahncke will entertain party for the trip aboard their yacht, the Glendvere, in cluding Messrs Edward H. Keep, William Richardson. Preston Herndon, Albert Tebo and others who will sail with MT Keep on his boat, the Seawanhaka In the Mo-, bile race. MT. VIII Bofnger will entertain the crew of the Senorita on his yacht, the Apache, for the trp. leaving Monday It will include Messrs George Janvier, Percy Richardson. Ben Maginnis, l.. B. Maginnis and Frances Martin. Commodore Heaslip will have part with him, and others from New Orleans to leaye will be Messrs. Alfred Landry, F. Wharton Davies Kin hebrew, Peter Donnes and several more.
 Messrs. Teddy Lyons, John Pratt and William Montgomery will leave for Mo bile today aboard their boat, the Ted, Sr.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
THREE KILLED IN
 INTERURBAN WRECK

Tulsa, Okla. July 4.-Three persons were killed and IT were more or less seriously injured tonight when an in- terurban car crashed into a dead" gas- oline car a quarter of a mile east of Sand Springs park. The car was bring ing 300 picnickers from the Fourth of July celebration to the city
 Failure of the airbrakes and inabili- ty to see the gasoline car on the track caused the wreck. The dead
 Carter Baxter. Tulsa.
 Miss Mary Kubly Tulsa.
 An unknown boy scout.
 Among the badly injured is Mrs W. A. Snow of Au1t, Col.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
Major w. A. Moody

Maj. ". A. Moody, whose death oc- cured on Tuesday. was laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery yesterday Funeral services were held at the fam lily residence on Highland avenue at 10 a. m. There was a large attend ance of representative citizens. includ ing many railroad officials. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful
 The Rev. pr. McVoy, pastor of the Highland Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member, conduct dress in which he portrayer Major dress in which he portrayed Major Moodys noble Christian character and his shining social traits-his "splen- did courtesy and courtly manner. It was feeling tribute to the worth of q gentleman who was widely known and widely loved
 Miss Bessie Cunningham sang, with tender sympathy two hymns at the house. Asleep in Jesus" and Lead, Kindly Light" and at the grave, just before. the committal. Nearer, My God to Thee"
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returned home after stay of three weeks in New York and Boston.
 
 Miss Edith Hartwig is expected Satur- day from Chattanooga to be the guest of Mrs. Cooke.
 Mrs. T. A. Williams of Opellka is the guest of her son, MT. Rinaldo Williams. Mrs. J. G. Whitfield is the guest of Mrs. A. L. Dowdell in opelika.
 Mrs. Emile Harrison is the guest of Mrs. Emmet Strong in Montgomery. Gen. Louis " Clark and Miss Augusta Clark have returned from a delightful visit to friends in Montgomery.
 
 Miss Leona Plosser. is at home after a visit to Montgomery. where she was a member of a house party.
 MT. John Prowell spent July in Flor ence with friends.
 MT. S. D. Thompson and Miss Helen Thompson expect to leave Monday to Spend a month in Sewanee.
 
 Mrs. w J. Prowell left Wednesday for Chicago to visit her daughter Mrs. George A. Whitehead (Bertha ProweD. Miss Eula Weal1ley is expected to re- turn Monday from Florence, where she is the guest of relatives.
 Misses Nina and Allene Gentry and Alice Nandiyer, who are travelling abroad with MT w. T. Gentry, says the Georgian, will sail for New York on July 23 They have recently spent some time In Venice and visiting the resorts of Switzerland and will remain in Paris for several weeks before sgoing to London. Mrs. w. T. Gentry will leave next week for the noun tains of Virginia, and will meet the party upon their arrival in New York MT. and Mrs. Caldwell Bradshaw and family will go to St. Clair Springs next week for the remainder of the summer.
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REBEL DELIBERATELY
 SHOOTS AMERICAN

Fl Paso, Tex, July 4.-William Adams, an American citizen, was killed two days ago as he stood on his doorstep in Co., Iona Diaz, Mormon colony 7o miles south of Juarez. It is alleged that a rebel shot Adams as the latter left his house to attend his wife's funeral.
 o. P. Brown, agent in El Paso of the Mormon colony. sent the following tele- gram to Senator Shoot of Utah in Wash ington:
 "William Adams murdered at his own door in Colonia Diaz by red flagger. Con- ditions unsatisfactory and no guarantee of protection to Americans where there is question between Americans and the na- tives only over sentiment. People making appeals to rebels for protection"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
KILBANE WINS
 IN EASY STYLE

Cleveland, O., July 4.-Johnnie Kilbane, featherweight champion, won over Tom my Dixon tonight. the fight going the full 12 rounds. No decision was rendered, but the popular and newspaper verdict accorded the Cleveland lad the victory.
 Dixon was strong for nine rounds, but fin the tenth Kilbane carried the fight steadily to the Kansas City lad and in the eleventh had him hanging on the ropes.
 The fight was delayed two hours by a great crowd breaking down the turnstile giving admittance to the arena. Until those who had not paid were weeded out the management would not proceed with the bout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
CAMORRA TRIAL
 NEARING THE END

Viterbo, July 1.-The trial of the Cam orrists is approaching an end Aldo Vec- chini, counsel for Enrico Alfano, the all legged head of the organization who was the last of the lawyers to address the court said today that he would never have taken up the defense of Alfano if he had not been convinced absolutely that he was innocent. Friday and Satur- day will be devoted to the summing up by the president and is expected that Q verdict will be reached Sunday night
 Thus the trial will have lasted 54S days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
SONG RECITAL AT
 EAST LAKE CHURCH

The First Baptist choir and organist including Miss Lucy Dickinson, sopranos Miss Mamie Manley. contralto; Mir. Erin Farley, baritone; Mir. Baxter Eastburn tenor. Mrs. Bell Mccoy, organist, will give the following programme at the East Lake Baptist church this evening at S15 o'clock The public is cordially invited A free will offering will be taken for the pipe organ fund:
 organ Solo: "March from Athalia," '" Mendelssohn.
 Quartet: "Jubilate Deo," Williams.
 Duet. "Crucifix," "Faure," Mr. East. burn and Mir. Farley.
 Quartet Abide With Me" Schneider Solo: Show Me Thy Ways. o, Lord" Miss Dickinson.
 Organ solo: "Humoresque." Dvorek
 Duet: "Barcarolle" Tales of Hoffman Miss Dickson and MT. Farley.
 Quartet: Magdalene," Warren.
 Quartet: Bridal Chorus" from Ros. Maiden.
 Organ solo; 'Laces and Graces.e Ly raan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
THE ARMY BILL IS
 INVAL|DATED

Washington, July 1.-The whole exten- sive programme for the joint encamp- ment and maneuvers of the regular army and the national guard which begun today came near being suspended through omis- sion in the enrolment of the act of Con- text of the legislation, bore usual initial of Representatives of the United States.' But the words "of Amerca." which should have followed, were omitted, and the act was made invalid. The war department law offices, however discovered that the appropriations for maintenapce of the regular establishment might be used to a limited extent for about two weeks to defray the expenses of the troops, and before the expiration of that time Congress is expected to correct the error.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
MRS. DARROW MADE
 ILL BY LONG STRAIN
Wife of Man Charged With Bribery in California Is Almost
 Nervous Wreck

Los Angeles. Cal, July f.-Mrs. Clarence s. Darrow, who has been in constant att tendance at the trial of her husband for jury bribing since it began on May 15, is confined to her home by illness. Shattered nerves, due to the long strain of the trial are given as the cause by her physi- clans.
 There was no session of the trial on ac- count of the holiday, and most of the jurors spent the time visiting their fami- lies
 Three more witnesses for the state re- main to be examined. and it is believed that the prosecution will rest some time to- morrow. In this event the defense prob ably will ask for an adjournment until Monday before opening its case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
Many Accidents in Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Pa. July 4.-Up to midnight the casualty score of Fourth of July in Pittsburg loomed large. At that hour 35 accidents had been reported and score of fires had been subdued with a loss of upwards of $3O,000. The casualty list frames up something like this:
 One dead. one broken back, one eye lost and two badly injured; seven fingers missing, four amputations of hands neces- sary, two struck by bullets; two arms amputated, three seriously burned by powder explosion and one in a critical condition from an explosion of fire cracker that tore open the neck. The other injuries consisted of burns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
 FIVE RECORDS ARE BROKEN AT COLUMBUS

Columbus. O.. July 4.--At the opening meet here today of the Columbus motro- drome, said to be the largest and fastest motorcycle track in the world, five worlds records were broken.
 Ray Seymour of Los Angeles lowered his own records for the three. five and one mile competition events. His time for the three miles was :59; the five miles in 8 1-3 His trial irr the mile netted S7 Is, seconds faster than the former record,
 Eddie Hasha of Dallas, Tex, broke Sey- mour's four mile record by going over the course in 2:33.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
MISS RURT'S CARuS

A popular Birmingham girl who has been the recipient of many lovely att tentions during a visit to Mobile is Miss Belle Roberts, who is with her aunt, Mrs. Black. The Mobile Register has noted a plumber of graceful social courtesies of which she was the inspiration-one q sailing party given early in the week and beautifully planned. Yesterdays is- sue referred to a meeting of the No Trump club held with Miss Aline St. John as being the final one of the clubs so- cial season and brought to a close un- der the most suspicious circumstances. There were four tables of players and the affair eomplmented Mrs. Thomas Lanaux of New Orleans, former Mobile girl Miss Roberts was mentioned among the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
DAUGHTER OF GEN.
 U. $. GRANT MARRIED

Coburg, Ont, July 4.-Mrs. Nellie Saptoris. widow of Algernon Sartoris of Warsash Hants. England, and only daughter of the late Gen. U. S. Grant, was married today to Frank H. Jones, formerly first assistant postmaster gen eral of the United States. at her country home here. The bride was given away by her son. Captain Sartoris.
 The wedding, because of the death re- gently of the brother of the bride. Mai Gen. Frederick D. Grant, was attended only by near relations of the bride and groom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
MISS KATHERINE GRAHAM
 ENTERTAINS FOR VISITORS

Little Miss Katherine Frances Graham entertained yesterday afternoon from to 6 o'clock in compliment to her two guests, Anne Murphy and Josephine Mnr- phy of Anniston. After q peanut hunt which was spirited and merry. ices, cakes and candies were served. The guests we're: Misses Pauline Ash,, Gertie Ash, Florence Burns Margaret Procter, Jessie Colly, Virginia Douglass, Margaret Doug lass, Annie Forney, Katherine Forney, Ruth Blackwell, Katherines Blackwell, Helen Copeland, Katherine Greene. Mas ters John Leonard Vance, Ollie Vernon Vance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
MRS. DAVID CRIMSON
 HOSTESS FOR MRS. HIJNDLEY

Mrs. David Grayson of Huntsville, re- membered as the stunning young brunette | who with three other lovely young ma irons visited Mrs. Oscar Hundley last winter entertained this week with a large bridge party in Mrs. Hundley's honor at her home on Madison street. There were 12 ta,tss of guests, and Mrs. Grayson re- ceived them in white lingerie gown over yellow, Mrs. Hundley in a handsome white reception gown. A parasol and fan were trophies appropriate to the season, and Mrs. Grayson also presented the honoree with a handsome gift
 Mrs Hundley is extremely popular fn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
OFFICER SCATTERS
 A WOULD-BE MOB

Fayette City, Pa, July 4-One man dead. another dying and two in serious condition are the results of an attempt of 60 foreigners to storm the jail here today and rescue a countryman who had been arrested for disorderly conduct at Slavish dance. All the victims are foreigners Policeman Johnson Hutch croft made the arrest and when leaving the jail after locking up his prisoner was attacked. He emptied his revolver into the crowd. Those not injured fled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
SHOCK PATIENT TO
 STOP HICCOUGHING

Logansport, Ind, July 4-Physicians exploded a giant fire-cracker at the bed side of James McGowan, at hospital today in the hope that the nervous shock would stop his hiccoughing, from which he had been suffering for five days. He was quieted but a few minutes later he died of exhaustion. McGowan. who was AS years old. had been hiccoughing con flnunuslN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
CONGRESSIONAL PEOPLE
 IN BALTIMORE z

The Washington Post of this week carried the following item:
 Among the congressional people who are going over to Baltimore every day for the democratic convention are: Sem ator Hoke Smith and Miss Lucy Hoke Smith, Senator Nathan P. Bryan of Flor ida and Mrs. Bryan; Senator Joseph F. Johnston of Alabama and Mrs. Johnston, Senator Charles r. Johnson of Maine and Mrs. Johnson, Representative Charles l.. Bartlett of Georgia and Mrs Bartlett, Representative Gordon Lee of Georgia and Mrs. Lee. Representative Robert r, Broussard of Louisiana and Mrs Brous- sard, Representative samuel J. Tribble of Georgia and Mrs. Tribble. and Rep resentative Dudley M. Hughes of Georgia and Mrs. Hughes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
TEXAS LAWYERS
 OPPOSE RECALL

Galveston, Tex, July 4-By a vote of 26 to Il, the Texas Bar association today went on record as opposing the recall of judges and the recall of judicial decisions At the same time resolutions were adopt ed recognizing defects in the administra- ton of the law and calling upon the leg isature to provide a commission on ju- dicial reform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
BALLOONIST FALLS
 800 FEET TO DEATH

Newark, N. J., July 4-Thomas Moore one of the most widely known balloonists In the United states, while making a triple parachute drop over hillside pleas ure park at Belleville, N. J., this after noon was instantly killed by fall of 800 feet.
 Moore attempted a desceut from a height of 10000 feet. the first and second parachutes opened properly but the third spread with a jerk and the balloonist lost his hold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
Snedecor Reunion

2 The "Snedecor Clam held the annual family reunion of the Snedecor family yesterday at Lakeland Farm, the coun- try place of MT. and Mrs Russell C.. Booth in Rohema valley. The reunion was attended by large, number of the family, several dozen people being pres ent
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Mrs. Ruby Thomas

Mrs. Ruby Thomas, aged 9 years, the wife of George F. Thomas. died last night at local infii mary about S:30 o'clock. The remains will be sent to Vincent, Alabama, the home of the de- ceased. by Shaw's Saturday morning over the Central of Georgia at [ o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
MISS ORLINE BARNETT
 A DANCE HOSTESS

Miss Orline Barnett entertained com pany of her young friends last evening at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs Warren Barnett in compliment 10 Miss Lucille Jackson and Miss Katherine. Whit field of Montgomery. The affair was dance, and was very enjoyable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
Deaths and Funerals
Arnold RaScne

The funeral of Arnold Rascoe. who was shot and killed yesterday morn ing at Palmer station at o'clock by an unknown negro, will be held from the family residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon. 1880 Avenue E, Ensley. in- torment in Oakland cemtery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
Seven Fatally Injured

Pittsburg, July 4.-Seven persons were probably fatally injured tonight when car on the Pittsburg. Harmony, Butler and Newcastle street car line ran into another car which was taking on passengers eat Keown station. All were hurried toa hospital in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
SERGEANT RUNS AMucK

Walla Walla, Wash. July A. Seized with murderous mania late today Sergeant John Proctor of the 126th company coast artillery ut Fort worden. Port Townsend, Washington. shot and killed his former wife. his son and daughter then shot himself in the head and died soon afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
Negro Shoots White Men

' Columbds, O., July 4.-Jubilating over the victory of Jack Johnson over Jim
 Flynn, an unknown negro tonight shot three white men following an argument over the fight. mob collected but the negro escaped in the confusion
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J. H. stillet

The body of ]. H. Stillet, who died Monday evening at Dothan. Alabama, was sent last night over the Southern at l2:l5 o'clock to Cooks Springs Ala lama, by Shaws. The deceased Is sur vived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Stilet. who resides at Dothan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
Communication Restored

Mexico City, July 4-Rai communica- ton between Mexico City and Laredo in- terrupted last Saturday by reasons of the washing out of several miles of rail- road near Querito was restored today. The northbound train left tonight with every accommodation taken
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Keepin' him in Hot Water ain't nevah yit made CT Illus ban any tenderer. Naw'm.


 practically a new field of work, to gain recognition and patronage, but realizing that the Magic City was one which re- qured the best in every line, nothing daunted in their desire to succeed, they worked steadfastly on their work. and the result has been very gratifying to them, as well as their patrons.
 "It will make a good story" I suggest ed to Polly as Mrs Fortner bade us be seated and said shed be glad to tell us anything about her work we wanted to know.
 How did happen to adopt my profess sion?" she repeated my question after me- Well. it was this way: So many women object to the services of a masseur, but prefer a masseuse instead. so I watched and looked on while MT. Fordler worked for the longest sort of time. And then de- cided that I'd learn too MT. Fortner has been my only teacher. and the Swedish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
MISS BELLE ROBERTS
 ENTERTAINED IN MOBILE

The following card is out: Miss Gene vieve Burt. At home Wednesday, July 10.
 Tea 5;3O to T. Please reply.
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Huntsville society, and a number of en- tertainments have been given in her honor.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Circle No. of the Norwood Women $ Missionary society will hold the quarterly social at the home of Mrs. R. Kay, 1509 North Twenty fifth street, this afternoon at 1 o'clock.
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The "Pease Family Album." which was to be exhibited at the residence of Mrs. E. T. Shaw, 15l6 Twelfth avenue, south, on Friday, July 5, has been postponed until Tuesday, July g. at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND LANETT

Lanett, July 4.-(special.)-A revival service is being held at the Christian church this week. The Rev. Hillard, pas tor, is conducting the meetings.
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church this week. The Rev. Hillard, pas tor, is conducting the meetings.
 Those who attended the district con- ference this week were the Rev. J. A. Neville, pr. W. H. McClendon. Messrs. oscie Peek, Fletcher Dunn and Lotion Smith.
 Edward East of Columbus, Ga, and Miss Addie Lou Kendrfck of this place were married in West Point. Ga. This was quite a surprise to their many friends and the girls parents.
 The Rev. Culpepper. one of Georgia's best preachers. filled the pulpit at the First Baptist church last night. He is well liked here, having assisted in pro- tracted meetings here some time ago.
 Miss Mary Norman entertained her friends in honor of the Baptist Young Peoples Union last Tuesday evening from 8 to 12. Refreshments were served and all present enjoyed the occasion very much.
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JOHNS. Undertaking O., Phones loc2
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IN SOCIETY

Mrs Henry Fowlkes entertains at luncheon for Mrs. Cathcart.
 Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch gives porch party in compliment to Miss Edna Moore
 Miss Vallie Young White gives a base ball box party for Miss Roberta Lambs house party
 Mrs. John Minge gives an evening bridge for Mrs. Cathcart
 Mrs. Thomas Hamilton Simms. Jr., en- tertains at 800 for Miss Lambs house guests.
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Smiley Gaudia. Smith c., Phones (
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PERSONALS

Miss Mary Tardy and Miss Annie Tardy plan to leave next week to be guests at a house party in HendersonvIle, N. c. They will be absent month.
 Miss Margaret Coleman Of Montgomery, who has been q guest at Miss Elizabeth Bowie's house party, will return to her home tomorrow Miss Coleman s much admired among the younger society folk. and her return in tho fall to make her home in Birmingham is pleasantly antici- peted.
 Mrs. Bessie Selden Peacock. who was a visitor earlier in the season. has re- turned to be the guest of Mrs. William Byrd.
 Miss Resale Higgins of Montgomery. who is well bnown socially here, has just
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LICE JOY. .undertake--. Phones 7ss.
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SHAW. the undertaker. Phones ,.
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Miss Resale Higgins of Montgomery. who is well bnown socially here. has just