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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26

innumerabe small places is the finest anywhere, and is owned by the South ern Pacific railroad, having been acquired from the Collis P. Huntington estate. It is operated in the best of shape and affords greater facilities, both passenger and freight, than perhaps any other street railway In the country.
 Tn that connection the railroads 1of that country do everything they can to help Los Angeles. The city is pene- trated by a score of lines. Every one of them is a booster and always doing something for the city Birmingham sad ly needs the interests of the local rail
 roads in growing bigger and better. If this city could enlist the sympathy and cooperation of the railroads as Los An
 geles has and does. then We would be in the fight. The railroads there offer
 stop-over privileges which. if enjoyed by
 Birmingham in connection with the Florida visitors, would really put us
 where we belong-that is, in a class by ourselves.
 "The people there do not talk much | about what they have done or what they propose to do. They speak of what they are doing now.
 No Natural Resources l q marvel at what has been done by l Los Angeles with absolutely no natural
 resources. and what Birmingham could
 do if we did not depend so greatly unon natural resources and hustled for liv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
FOR SALE

Norwood lot, 6oxl9O facing east, north side of 18th avenue and in one block car, S2100; this Is S300 less than this property originally sold for a bargain.
 $150-Beautiful 6 room bungalow on level lot, facing south. 50xl40, has hardwood floor and furnace heat, complete and modern in every respect. The owner Is out of town and has listed this until April l at reduction of S75o. This is real near Country club, in best neigh borhood. You would get all your money would buy in this little home.
 Elegant story house on South High lands. east of 90th street, on 70 foot lot, has large reception hall living room, dining room, library, kitchen and bath on first floor with hardwood floors and interior, five bed rooms and bath up stairs with birch and mirrored doors See this and start a trade; it is worth the money asked
 WHATLEY & WKATLEY I'm ipGt al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
THE KAISER VISITS
 VICTOR EMMANUEL

Venice, Italy, March 25.-Emperor William of Germany and Ring Victor Emmanuel met here today and ex- changed most cordial greetings. The visit of the King and the Emperor to Venice was made the occasion of en- thusiastic demonstrations before the royal palace. on the balcony of which the two soyerelgns appeared and bowed their thanks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
 ATHLETICS DEFEAT FRANKS PELICANS

New Orleans. March a5.-The Phila- delphia Athletics lost a to , game to the New orleans club here this afternoon in loosely played game. both teams making four errors each. Baker, first time up, lined out the longest home run of the season, SCOT Ing Collins, who had singled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
NntIce

L. w. Johns, deceased. Estate of In the probate court of Jefferson county, Ala hama.
 Letters of administration upon the es- tate of l.. W. Johns, deceased, were granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of March, 1912, by the Hon. J. P. Stiles, judge of the probate court of Jefferson county, Alabama, and notice Is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to pre- sent the same within the time allowed by law or that the same will be barred.
 ROSE JOHNS, Adminstratrix of tho Estate of l.. W. Johns, Deceased 3-19-3t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
Suits Filed

Henry Taylor has entered suit In fine city court against the Birmingham Rall- way. Light and Power company. claiming s500O damages for alleged personal injuries. The plaintiff alleges in his complaint that while riding as passenger on the East Birmingham street scar he was assaulted by servant of the said company. who beat him about the head and face with q monkey wrench. causing seyere injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Viola Allen

Miss Viola Allen will appear at the Jeff ferson theatre Thursday in a new play by Rachel Brothers, dealing with the clash of the sexes entitled "The Her fords." It's motive is the right of woman who possesses genius to develop that gift at the expense of her obligations as a wife and mother. The subject is fruitful and a lofty one and touches a wide field at the present time. when the sphere of woman is considered broader and more comprehensive than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
TAYLOR RECEIVER
 FOR STATE BANK
2Ii. aoTg ST

Gulfport, March 25.-zJ. I. Taylor was to- day appointed receiver of the state bank of McHenri, Miss, which closed it's doors fast Friday Richard Griffin. Vicksburg, in the bill of complaint that the bank had been insolvent two years; that it had only s3501 available to meet depostors' claims of s70OO0. The bill stated that the Iia- bilities were SIPS 75O, with ss35oo assets.
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Investment
 Opportunities

THIS FIFTH AVENUE LOT Is 50x14O. between 22d and 23d streets: will face on the electric line that Is building from Corey and Ensley and is almost in the shadow of the million dollar buildings that will make Fifth ave nue one of the busiest thor oughfares in Birmingham S21 900 is a moderate price, indeed.
 SPLE ENDID APARTMENT HOUSE SITE-This corner lots on North Eighteenth street. 100x1Oo; sf0,O00, or only s10o the front foot, and Just three blocks from another Eighteenth street corner that sold not long e ago for 5000 the front foot. IT HAS UBLED IN VALUE within a few years, this piece of business prop erty on north side of Fourth avenue near Twen- tieth street. 50X140. and s62,000 today. Centrally located and improved with brick stores, it's steady en- hancement in value is certainty.
 AS A WHOLESALE LOCA- TION this lot. fronting 90 feet on south side of First avenue and running back 1STle feet to l.. X N. tracks, analyses most satisfactori- ly--it Is convenient to sev- eral railroad freight depots and near the new develop ments of the Birmingham Realty company: also close to retail trade center. Inn proved with a three story brick building now renting for $500 a year. Offered at $45,000.
 THIS WAREHOUSE SITE is on North Twentieth street. near Capitol park-S0 feet street frontage and 150 feet railroad frontage four blocks from the business center: $650O, and if that is not bedrock value, where will you get it?
 THIS WHITAKER STREET LOT Is 70x160 and priced at S5250=very low, iAdeed, considering that 1t is only few hundred feet sot) h of Highland avenue, near cliff road. and in a neigh borhood that shows some of the classfest residence con- struction in Birmingham. LOVELY MOUNTAIN TER RACE LOT 6Ox1s5, with eastern exposure; streets paved with asphalt; close to golf links of Country club; S3600 If you appreciate distinction, you will not lose this opportunity to locate in Mountain Terrace, the pride of Birmingham. SPEAKING OF MOUNTAIN TERRACE. we offer You one of the most beautiful of it's completed homes. Modern ingenuity has eX- hausted itself in the effort to make this the perfect residence. The site and the house will fire you with. q fine enthusiasm. All we ask is the privilege of showing it to you.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
COUNTY TREASURER

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce pr. John s. Gillespy as can- didate for Treasurer of Jefferson coun- ty subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary, April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
Tn Inyestigate Indian Bureau

Washington, March 25.-The House committee on expenditures in the in- terior department today decided to con- duct a full investigation into the h. dian bureau. embracing all the reserva- tions and their administra tons,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
A Difference

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Some people are happily married and then again, some people. happily, are aarrled.
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NEXT sar.nD

NF1h 'ft T . ftls-a Spring Opening Day at Acme Quality Paint Store. Samples and flowers for the ladies. 20I5 Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26

Dr. J. F. Hancock, candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson counlv subject to the action of ths democratic primary. Monday, April 1. 1912. Your support and influence will be appre.- ciatcd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26

The Age-Ierald is authorized to an nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeeve for the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26

We are authorized to announce inc candidacy of Edward E. Dean (real estate man) for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county subject to the actiou of democratic primary. April 1, 1912
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MalOne-McCOnn K. E. X InS. Co. 216 N. 21st Street
 Phone 1239
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR HOARD or rEvENrr

The Age-Herald Is hereby authorized to announce the candidacy of Capt. l. w. Crook of Bessemer Ala, for the office of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. April l. 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce j. k. r. Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of lief. ferson county, subject 10 che action of the democratic primary. Platform. Good Roads. Residence 10 miles west of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26

Cal l. Dabbs of Bessemer Is a candi. date for member of Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the ac. ton of the democratic primary, 1912 Will appreciate your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
AN OPERA PICTURE
 FROM AUDIENCE AND STAGE

Opera lovers will be interested in the following excerpt from a popular society magazine:
 In spite of the many dinners and dances and the consequent absence of those many young girls whose pretty frocks and lively tongues are of such great decorative and conversational value, there was an interesting audience at the Metropolitan Opera house on Friday night of last week. Ietrazzini sang before a house that gave her all honor and attention in this opera With Scotch costumes but Italian airs. She makes a Lucia who looks far too well nourished however, for even "a slight neurasthenia,' much less to go mad. Sembrich as Lucia somehow cre- ated an effect of slenderness even in the nervous way she fingered her bridal veil, just as thin woman would Even Mrs C. B. Alexander. one of the hostesses who gave a dance that night, came to hear Tetrazzini. With Mrs Alexander was Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs, who wore ono of her usual handsome black gowns but who was in an unusual mood-one in any event that she keeps for intimate friends. Quite unlike her usual upright indifference was the animated way in which she bent toward the left to talk to her hostess-at an angle of keen interest. Were they so smilingly discussing mat ters in California of agreeable concern to each?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mir and Mrs Frank A. Grider have returned from Dallas. Tex, where MT. Grlder has been under the care of special ists.
 Mrs. r. E. Clements and her little son, Francis, will leave today to visit Mrs. Louise Hargrove in Newton, Miss Mrs. Hargroye will be remembered as guest of Mrs. Clements the past spring. Mrs. James Riley has as her guest Miss Edna Covington of Pensacolsa. Miss covington will remain for several weeks. MT. and Mrs. Robert R. Darden have named their little son Robert. Jr.
 
 Miss Clara stllwell is spending several weeks in St. Louis.
 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lyman of Jack sonville, Fla. have named their little daughter Dolores. Mrs. Lyman was for merly Miss Lena Conner of this city.
 
 MT. Robert Squires' friends will regret hospital.
 Mrs NJ. Marx of Uniontown Is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. M K. Erd- reich.
 Miss Bernice Meyer. who has been III for several weeks with pneumonia, Is conyal- escent
 Mir. and Mrs. A. B. Loveman of Birming- ham are recent arrivals in New York, and are staying at the Hotel Astor. Times Square, where they will De for the nexl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
LUNCHEON PARTIES AT
 THE COUNTRY CLUB

The most attractive place in Birming- ham on Wednesday is the Country club That is the day for the service of the able dhote luncheon and-always cosy and attractive-the rooms are particularly cheery when arranged for this event. The biz grates are filled with blazing logs if the day is cold, and on every table clus- ters of flowers nod from the central vases. The photograph used on this page today was made during the luncheon hour last Wednesday when there were s7 representative women, including a num- Der of visitors. grouped about the ta- bes. The Wednesday preceding 95 en- joyed the luncheon
 one of the chief pleasures Of this weekly function is the latitude in dress which it permits. One sometimes finds the tailored gown and bonnet suitable for shopping the prevalent mode at one table while at the next. where the table is en- circled by a greater number of guests, 3and has probably been set to honor some popular visitor, the fuffiest and most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

 two weeks. While there MT. and Mrs Loveman will be the recipients of much social attention from their many friends in that city.
 Mrs. J. G. Norris and Miss Fannie Ba- ker have returned to Gadsden after a weeks stay with Mrs. ". J. Randle. Mrs. Helen Peebles of Greenwood, Miss. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Hawkins, South Highlands.
 Mrs. E. II. Cabaniss is at home after spending a month in Florida.
 
 pr. and Mrs. B. G. Copeland and their little daughters, Jennie Hammond and Carolyn Copeland, have just returned from Baltimore.
 A card received yesterday from Mrs. Richard W. Massey announces her arrival in Havana, Cuba, where, with Mrs. Meadows party. she is pleasantly en- sconced at the Royal Ponciana hotel. Miss Sara Garber has returned to An niston after a. brief visit to Miss Roberta Porter.
 Miss Katie BIanton has returned 10 her home in Montgomery after visit to Miss Kathleen Stringfellow.
 Mir and Mrs. F. McCarty and Mrs. Basil Maney have returned from a de- lightful visit to Favare, Fla.
 MT. and Mrs. James B. Payne of Tal- ladega are the guests of MT and Mrs. Joel r. Webb, on Altermount road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
BY MYRTLE MILES

The members Of the Birmingham Hu- mane society, who are doing such an ex- cellent work in this city, will be inter- ested in a spicy account of q recent meet ing of the New York Women's League for Animals. The meeting took place at the Plaza hotel, in the ball room. The personnel included many of the smartest folk in New Yorls exclusive society cir cles, with the addition of notables prom inent in music and the drama. The writer tells of them in the following cheerful vein:
 All the cassowary and osprey plumage that nodded on the tops of the hats seen in the ball room were of the costly sort usually displayed only when grand opera stars sing at a Bagby musicale or well known society girls have part in an en- tertainment. Apparently there was a more sincere interest in this meeting which was largely devoted to the apothe- osis of the working horse than in the annual exhibition in Madison Square Gar den when those animals bred for show, rather than for utility, are awarded prizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
STOKES ANXIOUS
 ABOUT HIMSELF

New York. February 19.-W. B. l.. Stokes, millionaire hotel man. who was shot by Lillian Graham and Ethel Con- rad. the theatrical girls. in June, has consulted an expert to determine if his present i'll health is due to his receiving what is known as 'the death blow ia Jiu-Jtsu attack upon him by three Japa- nese. The attack was made on MT. Stokes in the apartment of the young women after he had been shot. To F. M. Allen, a specialist in the art. MT. Stokes has written: Would you kindly inform me if there is such a method in Jiu-Jitsu as the death blow and whether 1t is over the kidney; whether it is the injurng of the left kidney, and does not die at once but dies after the bruislng of the kid ney."
 MT. Allen was sick today, but his wife declared her husband had written him. Stokes is troubled with his left kidney, on which is an abscess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
 .OVERWORKED MAN CAUSES ACCIDENT

New Orleans, February f2.-Fallins asleep at the wheel. s. G. satscamp. chauffeur of hospital ambulance, yes terday was brought back to the land of living with a severe jolt when his car damned into the entrance of pharmacy shop wreclIing the vehicle and severely shocking his passengers, mother and infant, who were being carried homo from the hospital. Another ambulance was summoned and the patients continued their journey. Satscamp said he had been on duty continuously for 36 hours and when he closed his eyes. because of the sunlight, he fell asleep. The damage to the pharmacy was about $1O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

There really isn't a particle of reason for my thinking of this absurd bit oi rhyme, except. perhaps. the fact that il fitted my case exactly yesterday. You see l wasn't REALLY invited tc call on "The Pink Lady''-
 And yet
 And enjoyed myself just as much as fl I'd been REALLY invited.
 may say, en passant, that l went out of curiosity.
 I had a wild idea that a pretty, pale pink, peroxide puehritudinous, pleasant, prancing, piquante. pirouettelng, plump papilionaceous, perspicacious, young per son would fit upon me in the gulse of "The Pink Lady,
 Instead I found a far different type from what l had expected Miss Olga DeBaugh. '"rhe Pink Lady" is very fair and very pretty, lending more of roseate hue to her own personality than merely-PINK!
 There is something about her beauty that makes you glad you're living, be- cause she's au naturale, and very chic and clever and she does not owe any of it to MT. C. NJ. S. Mcclellan, who adopt ed "The Pink Lady from the French (of course), or Georges Berres and Marcel Something brother, nor yet to MT. Ivan Caryll of the London Gaiety, who first produced the Musical Comedy, but she owes all her good looks to her own dear "Mommer and Popper," who brought her I will a you later on what she told me about how proud they are of her
 When you see "The Pink Lady" to quote one of the songs in the show, you'd better Bring Along the Camera She is we'll worth a "snap shot" that will make you glad you are living. every day in the week.
 "The Pink Lady" has eyes that are like reflections from patch of for get-me-nots and corn silky colored hair that holds the sunlight of some summer land
 You'd think to look at her that she comes from a long line of light heart ed people who had never felt the snow in their faces.
 My parents" The Pink Lady was telling me. if you please, around at the Hillman yesterday "were Germans of the old school. l lived in Hamburg where l studied the violin with my father, who is teacher of music there Straight out of q German Cath ollie Convent 1 stepped into Chicago, where 1 continued my violin and vocal lessons with the Concert Metster or the Thomas orchestra-Carl Becker. had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
HJCKOX-CALHOUN
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs Patrick Calhoun of New York and Cleveland have announced the engagement of their daughter, Martha, and Mr. Willis B. HickoX of Cleveland, O., the marriage to take place in Cleveland In June.
 The above announcement will be read here with especial interest as Miss Cal houn has Birmingham connections. Her sister, Miss Margaret Calhoun, was mar red last summer in Cleveland, and the wedding was considered one of the most brilliant events that had ever taken. place in that city. Mr Charles Calhoun of this city, a kinsman of the bride. and Mrs. Calhoun, were among the guests. Mss Calhoun ., is also prominently connected In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

constituencies of the Aububonites he told a little story about the unsuitable pup who ate up his wifes best hat decorated with prehistoric bird. Commissioner Ed wards, who followed, complimented MT. skinner and good naturedly called atten- tion to his own 300 pounds by saying that in following the actor it seemed that he was called upon to play the heavy role Miss Beatrice Hereford closed the meeting with "a dog-1ogue," specially written for the occasion, in which one of the dogs, the pet of portly old lady, mentioned as the redeeming feature of his lot that she was "awfully soft to sit on :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
SOUTHERN TRACK
 MEET AT TULANE

New orleans. February 12.-The annual outdoor field and track meet of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic associa- ton will be held in this city at Tulane university stadium May 15-1S inclusive, according to announcement made today Every college in the association is ex- pected to participate in the games, or with 200 athletes in all, competing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
DAVIS NIECE BRINGS
 SUIT FOR S50,0O0

New Orleans, February 12.-Beeause she has steadfastly refused to take the oath of allegiance to the United States government required of her, Mrs. Thomas Anderson of this city, niece of Jefferson Davis. president of the Confederacy, has delayed pressing her $5om0 indemnity claim against the government for the de- struction of her residence and personal property in Jackson, Miss, occupied and burned down by federal soldiers during the civil war Her case is now in the hands of Washington attorneys. Although she is nearing her ninetieth year, she hopes to be able to enjoy the indemnity she asks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
DIR. J. D. $. DAVIS
 HOST FOR VISITING WOMEN

pr. J. D. S. Davis paid a charming com plment to the guests of Judge and Mrs Oscar Hundley last evening when he gave box party in their honor at the JeHer- son theatre to witness "The Pink Lady, and entertained the party afterward at supper at the University club. The occu- pants of the boxes were Mrs. Penn Crock ett, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Grayson Judge and Mrs. Hundley, Mrs. Shipman Mrs. Viola Roden-Redin, Mrs. William Landley Sibley, pr. Davis, MT. John K Warren, MT. Lee Bivings, MT. Murray Brown, Dr. E. r. Hogan and Mir. Z T.. Rudulph.
 Following the presentation of 'grhe Pink Lady" the party motored to the Uni versity club where sumptuous supper was served. The table was elaborately decorated and series of tempting
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nie Huff, Miss Bertha I'oOte, Miss Leslie Hinkle, Miss Una Gilbert, Mrs. Conrad Gilbert, and Mrs. Bertha Blair.
 Miss Hinkle received her guests in a white null gown. She was assisted by her sister, Miss Leslie Hnkle, who wore blue messaline.
 Many beautiful and useful gifts were received. Quite unique feature was a contest called the 'Housekeeper Pi.' Red hearts in the shape of Valenties were distributed among the guests. On each were written ten words disarranged. A prize was offered to the one quickest to arrange the words correctly. Miss Van Vakenburg won the prize, a lovely oil painting. which she presented to the bride-elect.
 Dainty refreshments and ices were served, and all spent most delightful afternoon. Each guest received an ap- proprlate souvenir of the happy occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
L0uisiana's Schedule Announced

New orleans. February 12.-The foot ball schedule of the Louisiana State uni versity for the 1912 season was announced last night by Director Haligan Aof the Athletic department. The dates follow Lafayette, at Baton Rouge, October ;, OetoDer l2 open; University of Mississip- pi. October l9, Baton Rouge: Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical, at Baton Rouge November 6; Augurn, at Mobile November 9; Tulane, at New orleans November 2S. The date for the gamo with Arkansas has not been fixed