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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
The Quickest Cough Cure
 Cheap, But UneQua|ed
A Whole Pint of it for soc. Saves You S2. Does the Work Quickly or
 Money Refunded.

For quick and positive results. the pint of cough syrup that you make with a 5O- cent bottle of Pinex cannot be equaled. It takes hold instantly and will usually stop the most obstinate deep-seated cough Inside of 24 hours. Even croup and whooping cough yield to it quickly.
 The user of Pinex mixes it with home made sugar syrup. This gives you full pint--a family supply-of better cough remedy than you could buy ready mixed for $2.50 Easily prepared in minutes full directions in package.
 Pinex soothes and heals the infiamed membranes with remarkable rapidity. It stimulates the appetite, is slightly laxa- tive, and tastes good-children like 1t. Excellent for hoa rseness, asthma, bron- chitis, and other throat troubles, and has | wonderful record ia cases of incipient lung trouble.
 Pinex is special and highly concen- trated compound of Norway White Pine extract, rich in guaiacol and other natu- ral healing pine clements. Simply mix with sugar syrup or strained honey, m {" pint bottle, and 1t Is ready for use. Used in, more homes in the U. $. and Canada than any other cough remedy.
 Pinex has often been initiated. bu never successfully. for nothing else will produce the same results. The genuine is guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction or money refunded. Certificate of guar antee is wrapped in each package. Your druggist has Pinex or will gladly get it for you. If not. send to The Pinex Co.,. It. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

officers of the chapter receive and each wears the colonial attire, with powdered coiffure and the other dainty accessories appropriate to colonial days. Yesterday old brocades and faces were donned again, and the wearerss suggested a coterie of belles of ye olden days
 American beauty roses filled tall vases in the drawing room and library, but in the dining room the suggestions were of the wedding day of the nations hero. Mrs Donnelly's colonial dress was white, en- broidered crepe over blue, Mrs. Trimble, regent of the chapter, wore handsome robe with duchesse lace; Mrs. Samuel E. Greene, who stood with her in the draw ing room, was very pretty in her white silk rose and with powdered hair ana patches; Miss Hattie Morton was gentle, and distinguished, in black lace.
 Tn the dining room was bridal table. Brides roses made an effective center ane surrounding this were silver candlesticks topped with crystal fringed shades. The bon bons were heart shaped and other accessories were in keeping with the sig nifcanee of the event. Mrs. Fred Shop ard. in lavender satin wltose draperies were of marquisette, presided over the tea urns. Mrs. Charles Sharp, former regent of the chapter, wore a pale brocade and real lace. Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, in blue brocade with real lace trimmings and hair powdered and piled high, was anotn- CT pretty member of the receiving party. Several young girls who are members of the Children of the American Revolution, also assisted in receiving An orchestra played throughout the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MISS MAYBELLE COSBY
 A LUNCHEON HOSTESS

A luncheon of the buffet type was the hospitality which Miss Maybelle Cosby so pleasingly extended yesterday to the Bachelor Girls and their guests. The beautiful residence on South Eleventh avenue was festively decorated for the event in pink blossoms and greenery. on the dining room table, from which host luncheon was served, was a great cluster of pink chrysanthemums. These were in a basket whose handle was tied with tulle. Almonds. pink hints and bon bons filed a graceful comport which stood here and there on the lace covered table. At one end were the silver coffee urns over which Mrs. Chaplne Hodges, as pretty as any pink rose, presided
 Ices were served in flower cups with embossed cakes, these following the ser vice of the plate luncheon. The hostess met her guests wearing a pretty luncheon gown of azure broadcloth, and her sister, Mrs. Hodges. was in pink.
 In addition to the Bachelor Girls Miss Hodges invited Miss Jennie Brownlow of Knoxville, Miss Irene Whitesides of Chat tanooga. Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Jose phine Cosby Miss Dunbar Avirett of Maryland. Miss Elizabeth Dearborn, Miss Elizabeth Morris. Miss Ann Early of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
WATER BACK IN
 STOVE EXPLODES
Unusual Demand for Vacant Houses in Fort Payne-Fine
 Farm Sold

Fort Payne. January IT, Special )- The water back in the stove In the residence of Judge W. w. Haralson was frozen last night. and this morning when a fire was built in the stove to prepare breakfast the stove exploded. Pieces of iron were hurled in all direc- tions. although no one was hurt. Lit- tie damage, other than to the stove was done. the force of the explosion being so great as to put out the fire.
 Since the first of the year 1912 ths houses in Fort Payne have all become occupied until there Is not a vacant dwelling house in town and only q few empty business houses.
 ]. c. Green, who owned very fna farm in Big Wills valley about two miles from here, has Just completed the sale of it to Mir. Rice of Birming- ham for the sum of s9600 This Is con sidered a. good price for the farm and shows that farm land is advancing somewhat in value. MT. Rice and fam fly arrived here this morning to take charge of their new home. while Mir. Green has moved to his farm in the ups per end of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
ESTEEMED EUFAULA
 RESIDENT DEAD
". A. Aston Passes-Work of Sur yeying New Railroad Progresses.
 Political Pot Huns

Eufaula, January H. Special W. A Alston, a well known citizen who resided in the suburbs, died at his home recently after several weeks illness. He was widely known and ranked among the prominent and influential citizens of the county. He is survived by wife and several grown children besides numerous relatives and wide circle of friends, and was about 5f years old.
 The business of the old year is being closed up and as whole is believed will prove highly satisfactory in conner cial circles as we'll as many sections of the rural districts.
 The banks report fine collections, and as a whole will declare fine dividends and the mercantile men are not com blaming as to the result of their years work
 While the low price of cotton has caused some complaint among the farmers of hard times, as whole it is known that they are in excellent shape with increased investments, although their calculations to meet outstanding oDllBdllODS were Ilduc Oll d DdoiS Ol high price cotton, and in this they met some disappointment.
 The work of surveying the Eufaula. and Chattahoochie Valley railroad is going steadily on and Mai D. B. Me l<enzie, the engineer in charge. is of the opinion that 1t will be completed to this city within the next six weeks.
 The route will enter the city east of the NJ & E. division of the Central and perhaps in close proximity to that road. Immediately upon the completion of the survey, the matter of bids will be ad- vertised for and work is expected to begin thereafter as early as possible.
 The political pot in county politics promises soon to be boiling and the race for the various county offices will no doubt prove interesting. So far two candidates for the office of county treasurer have announced and others are expected to crop out soon
 Farmers are still complaining of a scarcity of labor and the matter of procuring wage earning farm hands in some sections seems to be practically playing out. Negroes seem to prefer the tenant or slave system and a great majority are seeking this class of farm work in preference to the old regime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MISS LUCILLE LENK
 WRITES FROM PHILADELPHIA

Miss Lucille Lenk, who is spending the winter in the study of music with cell ebrated Philadelphia teacher. writes en- Enthusiastically of the many musical at fractions which have been afforded there this winter. and which have helped, she says, to make her study of music pleas ant and easy. T have learned so much"
 she says, that I really feel as though I have already accomplished a part of my ambition. The Philadelphia orches- tra has given some superb concerts. many of which I have attended. The last one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
Oars some Wimmen dat's so modest dey can't even show dey tongue to CT doctor unlessen hits coated. Yas- sum!

as Mary Gardens and your skin as beau tiful as Lillian Russelrs if you stop eat ing all those nice, greasy things" said Mrs. Anti, but your family will hate you for starving them to death, won't they?"
 "Never," said Mrs. Boycott, as she reached over to her writing desk, and, picking up a pencil and pad, began to jot off some menus for the week.
 "How could anybody have breakfast without bacon and eggs?" asked Mrs. Anti.
 ''Would you call bacon REAL meat?" asked the other.
 Tt has usually been so regarded" said Mrs. Anti; "the superstition probably arising from the fact that the aforesaid bacon grows on the pig, and the pig belongs to the Animal Kingdom"
 Then I shall cut the bacon out and leave-eggs," said Mrs. Boycott.
 But eggs look so lonesome without bacon. and taste lonsomer," said Mrs. Anti, with sensitive eye to effects.
 But you have toast and coffee and baked apples and all sorts of goodies left" said Mrs Boycott. writing them down on a pad as she delivered this wisdom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
TABLE D'HOTE LUNCHEoNs

The luncheon parties at the Country club yesterday were particularly attrac- tive. The day wa slovely. every one looked charming and as society has been very quiet recently there was every incentive to enjoyment. Mrs. E. K. Campbell was one of the hostesses, her guests number ing six.
 With Mrs. William Walker were four of her friends, and Mrs. Lanier was accom- panied by two guests. Mrs. Paul Chali- foux of Lowell, Mass, was there receiv- ing pleasant greetings from her friends She has been absent from the city for some time. but is always a delightful vis- itor. She was at the club yesterday in the role of hostess, her guests numbering three.
 Mrs. Frederick Dow was hostess to two friends and Mrs. David Roberts to two. There are also several other parties of varying size. and the personnel of which was most interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
TO RECEIVE WITH
 CAPT. AND MRS. GRAVES

One of the most charming affairs of the winter will be Capt. and Mrs. William H. Graves musicale tomorrow evening in compliment to MT. and Mrs. Frederick Gunster Their receiving party is small and will include only their family circle, MT. and Mrs. Harrison Stuart Matthews. MT. and Mrs. Frederick Gunster, MT and Mrs. Edward Devereaux Smith, and the lost and hostess, Captain and Mrs. Graves.
 Mir Gunsters beautiful voice, which has not been heard in Birmingham since he. came to make his home here-the hos pitality of the Graves home and of the Graves family will make royal combi- nation The plan for the entertainment suggests the charming social life of the old south, of which no more gracious ex- ponents may be found in Alabama than Capt. and Mrs. Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MRS. DONNELLY'S COLONIAL TEA

The members of General Sumter Chap ter, Daughters of the merican Revolu- ton, were guests yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. w. Donnelly on High land avenue. the occasion being the cele- bration of George Washington's wedding day
 This residence has been the scene of many lovely Inequalities, not least attrac- tive was yesterdays tea,. 1t is customary on the 17th of every January for Sun- ter chapter to celebrate this occasion with d tea and they are always delightful. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
 STOLEN DRY GOODS ARE RECOVERED

Decatur. January 17.-tSpeciaL) )-Dry goods to the value of about s150 which were stolen from the store of J. A. But tery in New Decatur few weeks ago, were recovered in Florence and were brought back here yesterday afternoon by Chief of Police Will V. Davidson of New Decatur.
 The goods were found in the possession of Sam Nichols and H. East, who were arrested in Florence few days ago on inc charge of having been implicated in a series of robberies in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
H. C.. M'CLANAHAN
 DIES SUDDENLY

Hartselle, January 17.-(Special.) )-H. c. Mechanism, an old and highly respected citizen of Hartselle, died at his home last night at 10 o'clock after a brief illness of six hours. Acute indigestion seized him between 3 and o'clock in the afternoon while hunting near his home. He fired his gun twice in quick succession to att tract the attention of his wife, who sent her son to his aid. Medical aid was sum- moned, Drs. Sherrill, Lovelady and Booth responding, but were unable to relieve him.
 Jim Simpson is being fmportuned by friends to enter the race for tax collector of Morgan county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MUSIC STUDY

On account of the recent fire al Cable hall, the Music Study club will hold it's regular meeting at the residence of Mrs Flournoy Rivers, 1021 South Nineteenth street, at 10.30 Thursday, January lS, 1912.
 The subject, Development or Piano, promises to be a fine meeting, and the cluh hopes to have a large attend ance.
 The club wishes to express It's ap- preciation to Mrs. Rivers for her gen erosity and beautiful club spirit in of- ferlng her home Mrs. Vincent Ferguson, hostess; Mrs C. ]. Sharpe, talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MIR. AND MRS. FRANK BELL
 ENTERTAIN HOUSE PARTY

Mir. and Mrs. Frank 1T. Bell are enter tainng a coterie of house guests, who ar- rived yesterday, and will remain until Sunday They will entertain in their hon or tomorrow with a bridge luncheon and Saturday evening will be hosts at bridge in compliment to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MUSICALE AT SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST

The musicale presented yesterday after noon at the silver tea given at the South side Baptist church was one of the most attractive events of the season. The pro- gramme was lovely. including a varied selection of songs and instrumental num- bers by leading musicians of the city. The tea was one of those pleasant occasions. gathering together the members of the church and congregation with others who own common interest in music. It was xuaiI attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MRS. RICHARD MASSEY
 HONOREE IN COLUMBUS

Mrs. Richard Massey will leave tomor- row for Columbus, Ga, her former home, where she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs, w F. Gordy. A number of pleasant Inequalities are arranged in her honor, one to be 8 luncheon given by her mother, Mrs. Perry Spencer Saturday, and to in- clude eight of Mrs. Massey's school mates. Mrs. Gordys entertainment in her honor will occur one evening next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
Money Hid in Chicken Coop

St. Louis. January 17-George C. former postoffiee clerk, who con- fessed to stealing valuable registered was sentenced in the United States circuit court today to three and a half years in the penitentiary. Much of the property was given up after 1t had been secreted in @ chicken coop for over q year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

was glorious because Mime. Shumann- Heink sang l expected to hear another of their concerts today, but we are having a terrible blizzard and I am only too glad to be in the house. The snow looks good, but I believe I would rather watch it from my window than be in the thick of it. do not suppose I will return to Bir- mingham until the last of May. though I look forward to my home coming with much pleasure, though my stay here has been one of progress and pleasure, too"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
VISITING MATRONS
 MICH ENTERTAINED

Mrs. Leo Strassburger and Mrs. M. Sable of Montgomery have been extended many hattering attentions by their Bir- mingham friends and those of their hosts and hostesses, MT. and Mrs Ben Well and MT. and Mrs. Marcus Well. Yesterday they were honorees at two delightful par tie-one a luncheon given by Mrs. Dave Never and the other morning bridge at which Miss Rhetta Lew was hostess. Last evening they were among the popu- lar visiting women at the domino cotillon at tha Phoenix club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
BOWLING PARTY
 AT THE CLUB

Mrs. David Roberts entertained a CO., terie of young people last evening at the Country club with a bowling party These informal assemblages are always happy occasions and the group of Miss Belle Roberts friends made a congeniaI company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

Miss Isabelle GOODS ana MISS Mai Cobbs are expected today to be guests of their sister, Mrs. J. B. Danforth. Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Grider and Mrs. Caldwell left a few days ago for Dallas, Tex, to remain for short time.
 otto Hodges. the son of Mir. and Mrs. 1T. C. Hodges. who was injured In an automobile accident recently in Vir- ginia, and has been recuperating at home, left yesterday morning for Chi cago. He will be under the care of specialist in that city, having one of his eyes treated. It has been found that while one of these members has grown stronger, the other Is still in a serious condition. and until he under goes an examination, 1t cannot be de- termined how long the treatment will be given him.
 Miss Virginia Cheek of Greensboro, N. C.. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. T. H. Wright, and her grand parents. pr. and Mrs Cheek, at Norwood. Miss Cheek is an accomplished musician.
 Mrs. W. J. Montgomery has returned from Youngstown, O., after an absence of two weeks.
 Miss Lida Clinton of Waco, Tex, is expected today to be the guest of MT. and Mrs. Houston Davis. She will be delightfully."- entertained. among the af- fairs in prospect being one which Mrs Davis will give in her honor.
 Mrs. Arthur Eastwood of Cleveland, O., formerly Lutie Sharpe of this city, Is expected tomorrow to visit her pa rents, Judge and Mrs. II. A. Sharpe, and her sisters, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs Shook.
 Miss Katherine Blanton of Montgom- cry Is the interesting guest of Miss Kathleen Stringfellow. Mrs. James J. Smith is critically H. The many friends of this lovely little matron will be deeply distressed to learn this. Her condition has been very favorable, but 1t was reported yester- day that her condition has become desperate.
 Mrs. Richard W. Massey will leave Friday for Columbus. Ga. to visit rela- tiyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
Just a Little Better

No matter what brand of Vanilla you are using, Blue Ribbon Vanilla Extract will please you just little better. You want to begin the New Year right. then ask your grocer for delicious Blue Rib bon Vanilla Best and takes less"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MRS. HARRIS HOSTESS
 TO BACHELOR GIRLS

Mrs. Roscoe Harris will be the next hostess to the Bachelor girls. entertaining them next week at her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
Actress Granted Divorce

Chicago, January 17.-Mrs. Ralph Heiz, known on the stage as Lulu Glazer. was today given a decree of divorce. She claimed her husband has abused her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

Lynchburg. Va, and several other visit ing girls
 Among the Bachelor Girls are Miss Gladys Enslen, Miss Mann Ruth Smith, Mss Virginia White, Miss Susie White Miss Elizabeth Going, Nils Jamie Going, Miss Ganialiel Dixon, Mrs. Bryant Me- Cormack, Mrs. Henry Hiden. Jr.. Mrs Roscoe Harris, Miss Eleanor Matthews, Miss Carrie White Bean, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
SOME EVENTS
 OF TODAY

Mrs. Haskin Williams entertains the Thursday Bridge club.
 The Music Study club meets with Mrs. Fiournoy Rivers this morning at 10;S0 o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. Marcus Well and MT. and Mrs. Ben Well will entertain this evening in compliment to their house guests. Mrs. Leo Strassburger and Mrs Sable of Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

The study circle will meet with Mrs. w. D. Hammett. at 1527 Nineteenth street. south, Friday afternoon at the usual hour.
 Mrs Albert Dudley Caldwell will be hostess tomorrow to the Amafahln club.
 Mrs. Earle G. McLin, who had planned to give an expression recital at Cable hall, announces that owing to the fire she will hold the recital at her own home, on Woodland avenue, Idlewild car line The event will occur tomor- row evening and promises to be most attractive entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Isabelle Cobbs and Miss Mary Cobbs are expected today to be guests of their sister, Mrs. J. B. Danforth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

Mrs Richard W. Massey will leave Friday for Columbus. Ga. to visit reia- tiyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Grider and Mrs. Caldwell left few days ago for Dallas, Tex, to remain for short time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

Miss Katherine Bianton of Montgom- cry Is the interesting guest or Miss Kathleen Stringfellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

Mrs. Arthur Eastwood of Cleveland, O., formerly Lutie Sharpe of this city, Is expected tomorrow to visit her pa rents, Judge and Mrs. 1T. A. Sharpe, and her sisters, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs Shook
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-21

CUPID stopped at the door Of the Griffin and pee,ed in.
The German brobyietors of the Griffin had tried their
best to change old Knickerbocker typical
French sxtyeent table dh6te restaurant They had first
babeyed the acaAs red, and then coveyed them sv framed
illustrations from boulevard Sheets They had next
built cater eornered china closet and filled Nth rdinboO
labeled bottles They had brovied the cashiers cage
Nth fat French1coman They crO7cded the oCh little
rectangular tables surrounded by skeleton chairs made of
glossy black aCood To the last detail of inchthck china,
xnsmashabe glass and thin ered cutlery the Gallo touch
there. And in return its patrons did their part They
talked loudly laughed Justify pares-pons-ed the vaers,
and joed Madame Indeed, ont of each dozen Of
stained tabeots sent to the laundry eeven 7Ood bear that
penced sketch aohich rs the sign and seal of Bohemia
Nobody noticed the lille naked god standing the
threshold. This did not bother Cupid. hoaveper. For
years he had cdlked among nnsensed of eye
That night he looking peculiarly happy, peculiarly
ft Evidently he had fresh from tonsoral
porum of the gods HIS dimpled body cleaned achte as
snoc HIS golden eurs glitteyed. Every feather spas
preened brismatie, and in place. his 1vings held them
seres at their bertea angle. As he moved, he acafted
ambyosal odoys After instant of hesitation, he f
tered With step that half dance half 7cinged
flight he wandered from table to table. fen he ignored
utterly Some he passed with bit single abbrasing
glance. Others he gape the recognition of brief pause
But he seemed not to find anywhere vhat he sought He
wandered docn the front ROOM through the broader
back room. out the back door.
Here SURPRISE The little zine hung piazza had
been fitted rb as dining room. young man aUas just