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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24

Caheen Bros' exhibition of fall styles attracted a large contingent. The day, cool and bright, was most suspicious for an opening. Most of the fashionables who are in town at the moment made 1t a point 10 call at the attractive Second avenue shop at some time during the day The windows, which are so admirably adapt ed for a display of robes and hats and novelties of all sorts, were never more ai- turing; within, garlands of autumn leaves draped above the lengths of handsome fabrics, effectively displayed, gave a touch of art.
 There is a magnificent evening gown at Caheen's which attracted the covetous interest of My Lady Modish. It is built ,f a light gray charmeuse. the skirt of which Is SO long that it lies on the floor at either side, but is divided to a depth of about six inches in front to facilitate walking Over this falls rare tunic of white mt beaded with crystals, and fall ing back to show the row of brilliant but tons studding the charmeuse The cor sage garniture is very handsome. It shows, through its filmy design of bril- liants. a girdle of coral satin which is caught in the back with broad. hat bow Another handsome tunic similar to this, but embroidered instead, in gold and pearls, is draped over pink charmeuse.
 A handsome tailored costume is made of French broadcloth in the gold shade. The coat is medium cut-away, fastened with cloth covered buttons. A hat. to be worn with this, is ornamented with French feathers in the same shade. An other suit is discovered in the same shop made of navy blue velvet military effect is followed in its design which car ries one back to the period of the braided coat worn by men a hundred years ago Broad black frogs conf1ne 1t across the front The hat worn with this gown is after the directoire type. made of velour a trifie lighter in color and trimmed with a cluster of plumes in the natural shade.
 There are great many beautiful bod ices-cream, white black and white and colored. They carry an air of distinction, some in the cut of the new Robespierre collar and the long close-htting sleeve; others in the little touch of some color in- troduced in fantastic. fashion. Fans. of ostrich and gauge. beautiful bags. ki- inonos that are dream of cherry blossom land, some with embroidery and others with figured borders-make a lovely sum of beautiful articles that are only a part of Caheen's exhibition.
 The hats are varied in type and quality There are the severe tailored models te be found in every conceivable color and style: there are also the large. elaborate
 hats to wear to formal functions. A fa- vorite in the black and white combination so generally affected at this time, has 8 ,op of white beaver. with facing of black velvet The brim is slightly rolling and at the side Is handsome white pom DOT with large aigrette in the center. A big canopy hat Is made of black velvet witf facing of white and quilting of tulle On the brim rests large pink panne vel vet rose and its foliage. Beneath is its counterpart in another rose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
SOUTHERNERS IN NEW YORK

During the past fortnight, notes Town and Country, many visitors from the south have been in New York, stopping a few days en route to London or Paris, or making a short stay before returning home after a trip abroad, to witness first nights of The Governors Lady" "The Mind the Paint Girl" or to see William Courtney in that very thrilling play. Ready Money" At the Hotel Vanderbilt are: Mr and Mrs. Walker Percy and their daughter, Miss Ellen Percy, MT. and Mrs Eugene Brown, Mir. and Mrs. Culpepper Exum of Birmingham MT. and Mrs. Brecken- ridge Jones of St. Louis, MT. Jonathan Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Williams, Jr. MT. and Mrs. ". H. Massie. MT. Gorham Tinsley and Mir. J. Scott Parish of Richmond. MT. George W. Stevens and his daughter, Miss Helen Stevens of Richmond, who were at White Sul- phur Springs. Va, during the month of August, are now at the Vanderbilt
 Others at this hotel are: Mrs. Will fam s, Bransford and her daughter, Mrs. H. Clarke KirlSman of Nashville, Tenn, MT. and Mrs. F. Highland Burns of Baltimore MT. and Mrs. Reed Law son, Miss Myrtle Miles, MT. and Mrs Crawford Johnson and MT. Crawford Johnson, Jr. of Birmingham, who were in New York, have returned home. Mir and Mrs. E. N. Jelks of Macon, Ga. are at the Waldorf. Mir Decatur Axtell of Richmond is at the Plaza. MT. Martin Amorous of Atlanta, Ga. is at the Waldorf and MT. and Mrs. Percy Wight of New Orleans are at the Man haitian hotel. Mr and Mrs. George A. Washington of Washington Hall, Nash vile. Tenn, who were at the Wander
 bilt for month, sailed last week for a trip abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
PLANS FOR THE
 BROWN-WARD WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Lee Ward and MT Herold Brown will be one of the first nuptial events of the month of October taking place very quietly at the home of the brides mother on South Twelfth avenne. It will be wit messed only by the immediate family, the entire privacy of the incident being caused by the death of the brides sis ter, which occurred just after formal announcement of the engagement was made There will be no attendants and the vows will be pronounced by the Rev. pr. Preston Blake at the hour of on the afternoon of October ?.
 The following card has been sent only ito out of town friends: Mrs. Will liam c. Ward requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Minnie Lee to MT. Harold Brown, on the afternoon of Wednesday october 2, 1912, at 1717 Twelfth avenue south, Birmingham, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
AUTUMN PLANS AND MOVEMENTS
Gossip of the Little Season Engagements Weddings Other Incidents of the Southerners in New York
 Movements of Fashionable People-Personaia
By MYRTLE MILES

There is always a little lapse be- in September. Just now so many peo- pie are on the move-the summer trav- elers returning home-those leaving who prefer the autumn for their an- nual outing; some coming from abroad others arranging to remain in Europe for a while. So, with those who are remaining at home chiefly interested in things sartorial, social matters are in an unsettled state enough.
 Every day is chronicled the return Of some one of the many men and women who help in the making of social life in Birmingham and with October will come the formalties which bring the social world together after months of separation. With the passing of cleo ton days and a short time given over to the domestic gods, society here will doubtless be in full swing. The meres de families, and Incidentally aunts and elder sisters. who contemplate the in- troduction of a debutante have been busy arranging details so that the young aspirant for social honors may iOoh Hti pTtlkleSl.
 The autumn season here may well be called the bridal season for. preceding the weddings and for several weeks after, entertainments are given almost exclusively in their honor. These, with the occasional function to compliment debutante prelude, as 1t were, the charming social life of the later sea sQp when the formal introduction of debutantes Is made. This is the time of the year. too, when the formal an- nouncement of engagements is looked for. The air is full of rumors of sev- eral that will surprise the majority of society, and already some have been made whose importance has caused the enthusiastic comment of society in many cities Few dates for the large dances and cotillons have been thought of perhaps other than the annual af- fairs whose dates are always fixed, such the Southern club reception, which occurs the night before Thanks giving. It is difficult to learn whether or not this will be a signally brilliant season. Several prominent families are In mourning, this fact precluding any entertainment in their homes, and as others are away 1t Is difficult to make any forecast of events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
THE FALL OPENINGS

ender charmeuse with a soft butterfly drapery of crystal embroidered net. A costume calling for more maturity of years in It's wearer was black charmeuse with tunic of jet and lace. A white lobe was built of satin and overlaid with crystal.
 There is big flat hat at Burgers made of castor and brown velour with just a bunch of shaded plumes beneath the brim; another stunning thing is in the taupe color with just a rose-rich Amer ican beauty in shade-peeping out of an encircing calyx of the new blue to give 1t brilliancy. of color. A broad black hat has just snow white plume to give 1t a smart distinction.
 The colorings admirably displayed at Burgers in their costumes for both for maj and informal wear are bright and vivid, even gorgeous, and in the satins and silks may be discovered the direct in spiration of the Orient. There IS an Ori- ental gorgeousness which is particularly marked in the robes de soirees and mantles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
COMMENT ON AN
 APPROACHING WEDDING

Among the many notes that have been made of the approaching wedding of Miss Ellen Percy and Matt Murphy is the ref erence which appears in the current issue of Town and Country, an exclusive mag azine devoted to social activities here and abroad, which states:
 An event of much social interest in the south will be the marriage of Miss Ellen Percy and MT. Matthew Hobson Murphy, both of Birmingham, Ala, which will take place in Birmingham on No vember 24. It will be a quiet wedding on account of the recent death of the pros pectlve brides uncle, Hon. William Arm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
SCHREITER ADMITS
 SUGGESTING GRAFT

Detroit. Mich. September 22-Former Councilmanic Clerk Edward R. Schreiter. testifyins for the prosecution today at the hearing of himself and r aldermen. charged with conspiracy to defraud the city. admitted he was the first of the 1s to suggest acceptance of money from the Wabash in return for municipal favors.
 During his cross-examination, schreiter said he discussed the so-called Wabash graft deal with each of the IT aldermen, under indictment, as wal as with others not accused of bribery. In every in- stance, ho said, he was the first to sug- gest they agree to accept money for their vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
ATTEMPT TO ADJUST
 TARIFF DIFFERENCES

Limoges, France, September 23.-A long conference relative to the exportation of porcelain was held today between Jules Jusser and the French ambassador at Washington, and the authorities here
 Difficulties have arisen owing to the abrogation by the United States of the invoice agreement with the Limoges chamber of commerce, by which the ap- praisement of china and pottery exported to the United States was regulated. Ef- forts are now being directed to finding a working arrangement which shall be sat- isfactory to both the United States and France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
GREEK MINISTER
 DENIES TREATY

London. September 23.-The Greek min ister in London declared today in an in terview that he had no information re- garding a formal treaty of alliance be- tween Greece. Bulgaria and Servia. ''Nev- ertheless,' the minister added we have obligations towards our brethren who are still under Turkish rule which cannot be dsregarded or evaded. In this respect there certainly exists a solidarity of in- terest between us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
MRS. MELHORN ENTHUSIASTIC
Over the Good Results Ob- ed From the Use of Gar
 dui, the Woman's Tonic

Johns, Ala.---In 8 letter from this town, Mrs. M. Melhorn says; T was In very bad health last year, and did not recover as quickly as I should.
 I ached all over. and would often have a headache for whole week at the time. I would almost go crazy I was so weak, and felt so tired could hardly walk across the room.
 My doctor said I would never get we'll without an operation, but I de- cided to try Cardui. the woman's tonic,
 I have only taken four bottles. and feel like a new woman already.
 I recommend Cardui for young and old. and would not give it for any other kind of medicine
 Headache is one of the most com mon symptoms of womanly trouble. Backache, sideache. nervousness. sleep- lessnoss, weak. tired feeling. are others.
 If you have any of the above symp- toms. don't neglect them-do as Mrs Melhorn advises-take Cardui. tha woman's tonic. She knows what II will do. for 1t made her we'll, after she had tried other treatments in vain.
 Cardui is a purely vegetable gen tie acting. woman's tonic that has been successfully used for more than 50 years.
 It will help you, just as 1t hal helped thousands of other women is this time.
 Give Cardui a trial Dept. chsttanocss ss Medicine co. essiD chat' ssno1ss ssss.. and spn page s' book Home Tfsss ment for Women" sent in plain wIat per. on request
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
What Is the Corner

,"I ask what the Corner is. and could I be a member of it?
 CHARLOTTE S."
 The Corner Is an informal collection of men and women who do all they can to help the world grow better and happier through the correspondence conducted in this part of your paper and through the mails. One or our notices is: "To do good and 10 com mnnicate. forget not" Another Is: We beln those who are trying to help themselves.r third is: Love all man. kind as brethren
 Watch the department carried on by us in the daily paper, and learn par ticulars of our work.
 You have enrolled yourself as mem Der by contributing the reply Tn The Letter Box to the girl who asked of the Pioneer Girl movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
SCHOOL BOYS
 RIOT IN NEW YORK

New York, September 23.-Police re- serves were called out today to quell a riot Of 1500 public school boys who re- volted against the transfer of their prin- cipals. Pupils of two schools were in volved They smashed window panes, routed the janitors with showers of luncheons and terrorized the neighbor- hood The pupils paraded the streets and prevented the children who did not join them from entering the schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
MISS DORSEY A. HARRIS DANCE HOSTESS

A recent hostess was Miss Dorsey A Harris, who entertained informally at the home of the mother. Mrs. S. D. Harris Her guests numbered 40 of her young friends and the evening was most enjoy able, The rooms which were thrown to- gether To form ball room were lavishy decorated with palms and other plants which made an effective setting for tn hospitality extended by the gracious hos tess. Punch was served on the verands during the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
PERSONALLY

h9. NtAiphy is d tOustl oi tohEi CSs man Richmond Pearson Hobson." PERSONALLY
 Mrs. Joseh McLester. who has spent the summer in Massachusetts with her daughteg Mrs. Paul Chalifoux, Is ex. pected home in a few days.
 Mrs. w. H. Hackney left Sunday for Montgomery to visit her mother, Mrs. Lucius Richardson
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 Mir. and Mrs. A. B. Rains have leased an apartment at Terrace Court for the coming season and will move into it in a few days
 Mrs. W. c. West. delightfully."- remem- bered here as Louise Jackson, is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Nettie Heisted, for two or three weeks
 Mrs. Syd Smith has returned from a delightful visit to relatives in Montgom- cry. Her sister, Mrs. James Hughes, ex- poets to remain in Montgomery until Chrlstmaa Her health is improving. though she is not yet well.
 Mrs E. NJ Smith will leave Thursday for a visit to friends in Texas. She will he absent several weeks.
  Mrs. Robert Burnett, who spent the greater part of the summer in Ohio re- turned home a few days ago.
  MT and Mrs. D. D. Curran of New Or leans, who are we'll known socially in Bir- mingham through the exchange of visits with Mrs. F. r. Anderson and her daugh- ter. Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, Jr., have left their summer home at Pass. Christian for he at a,,H fuIr rt,,nr ta.,v mapped out for motor tourists along tho eastern coast and to points in the New England states between New York and Maine.
 Mrs Charles S. simmons will leave next week for a months visit 10 Baltimore and New York.
 Miss Perry Lynn Gravlee has returned from a visit to her aunt in Louisville. Mrs. N. E. Clayton of Louisville is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. John Gravlee.
 
 MT. and Mrs Norvell Cullom, who spent the greater part of the summer In Massa- chusetts have returned home.
 MT. and Mrs. Smith Cullom are at home after a summer spent in New Hampshire Mrs. Charles A. Calhoun is in Atlantic City. MT. Calhoun returned a few days ago from visit to New York and Allan tic City.
 Mrs. A. H. woodward has gone to Louisville to spend a few days.
 
 Col. and Mrs. T. o. Smith nave re- turned to the city after a charming visit to Detroit New York Buffalo, Boston, Baltimore and other points. In Detroit Colonel Smith attended the bankers con vention.
 Mir. Eugene Enslen and Miss Gladys Enslen have rtturned from Detroit and points in the east.
 MT. and Mrs. George Gordon Crawford are now in Quebec.
 Mrs. Henry Fowlkes and Mrs. Bessie Brown Caldwell have returned from Louisville, where they spent week. Miss Margaret Lake has returned to Mobile after visit to. Mrs. Ed Herare Fearn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
COP|AH STOCKMEN IN RECEPTIVE MOOD Mississippi Commissioners Urge Necessity for Cat
 tie Dipping

Jackson. Miss, September 23.--(Spe- eial.)--H p. Blakeslee, commissioner of agriculture. has returned from Copiah county, where he went to urge upon the farmers and the board of Supervisors the necessity of dipping their cattle for the eradication of ticks without which there is no money in the cattle industry. He found the people in a very receptive mood and has strong hopes that the board of supervisors will give the people an opportunity to vote on the proposition at an early date. Inquiry at the of flee of the commissioner of agriculture develops the fact that not one of the Ieake county cattle tick dipping vat dynamiters has as yet been arrested so far as heard here, but the under standing Is that a little detective work is going to be done In that neck of the woods. If apprehended, the guilty party or parties will be handled Just as roughly as the law permits.
 His brother editors sympathize deep ly with Representative S. Joe owen of Union county, one of the most active members of the House, and formerly editor of the New Albany Gazette, in the death of his son, bright boy of about 12 years of age, who was page during the last session of the legisla- ture, and who made many friends among the members he was always ready to serve.
 Acting Givernor Bilbo has set No vember as the date for a special cleo tion, the same day as the regular cleo tion, for the purpose of naming sue cessor to E. H. Mounger, a prominent member of the legislature, who died few days since. MT. Mounger was one of the strong men of the house and his place will be hard to fill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Washing White Gloves

q have a pair of white silk gloves, which do not look white since washed them. I washed them with powdered borax and toilet soap and warm wa ter I should be glad to have you tell me a way to get them white. Do you know of anything that will take out rust from a purple gingham dress? It was washed with buttons on.
 HI D."
 You made two mistakes in washing the gloves. First, in using warm wa ter, and, secondly, In putting soap upon them. It darkens white silk into a cream color. Try washing them In cold water mixed with borax. They dry in the hot sun all day, turning them often to bleach all sides and wetting them hourly with cold water.
 Any application that would extract the rust will take out the purple body color. You may try paste of starch wet with household ammonia. and en- deavor to restore the purple afterward with ammonia
 do not guarantee success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24

strong Percy of Memphis. Miss Percy is the only daughter of Mir and Mrs. Walker Percy of Birmingham, and a grand daughter of General Armstrong-all im- portant factors in the social, political and business history of the south. The bride- to-be is a niece of United States Senator I4eRoy Percy of Mississippi, and of Mrs Charles Mckinney CLady Percy) oi Knoxville, Tenn. Miss Percy's mother previous to her marriage. was Miss Pratt DeBardeleben of Birmingham, a great social fayorite and belle in Alabama socie- ty. MT Murphy is a cousin of Congress man Richmond Pearson Hobson.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
To Remove Spot

T was unfortunate enough to get a spot on a very nice all wool suit I dipped 1t in gasoline, which removed the spot, but 1t now has ring and a darker cast wherever 1t touched the material. Please help me out of this If 1t Is In your power to do so.
 MRS. W. N. w" Make a mixture of equal parts of ether and alcohol and stir in table spoonful of ammonia to a pint of the mixture. Sponge the spots and ring with. this, rubbing the edges of the ring toward the center and continuin g to do this until the place Is perfectly dry.
 If anything will rectify the wrong, this will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24

Dept. chsttanocss Medicine co. Chat tanooga. Tenn, for Special Inatruc tions, and 0t page book. Home Treat
 ment for Women" sent In plain wHap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION HARLAND

dry and leave a coating of 1t upon the hat, rubbing 1t in well. Leave 1t alone for five or six hours before brushing out the dry meal and sponging the hat with peroxide of hydrogen. Set in the sun for some hours, turning often to expose all parts of the straw to the sun. Remove band and lining before begin ming operations, and put in new when the hat is clean.
 California Beer
 Will some one tell me how to start California beer such as was used during the late war as a substitute for lemonade7 Has any one the seed--a white seed-that forms in the bottom of the jar of California beer? I should like to get starter in some way"
 MRS. L. B. M. (San Marcus. Tex.)" Directions for making beer from beer seed were printed fortnight ago. Will some one who knows the uses and capa- bilities of the product tell us how to make lemonade from it?
 And other particulars respecting the curious plant?
 Stain on Satin
 q have a black satin dress which [ have stained by spilling cup of tea over 1t. I should be very thankful if you would let me know what could do to get the stain out. HI W. B. (New York City.)" If the tea were clear. there Is no harm done. If 1t were merely sugar, all you have to do is to sponge the stfffened spot with pure alcohol. If there were both cream and sugar in the cup you have oil to contend with. Sponge with alcohol, and when the spot is dry rub in French chalk. Leave it on for some {. ,1,,Ix ,crxa with chloroform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
To Clean Straw Hat

Please infcrm me of a process for cleaning a mans straw hat
 s'F. B. (New York City)' Go all over it with stiff brush dipped in damp. fine white corn meal, and rub this in thoroughly. It Is wonderful cltanser. This done, throw away soiled peal and set a fresh supply. Apply this
The Marshall republican., 1912-10-25
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