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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Old Friends

S>SbUcTtAlNCSS via IT1Cn0S
Misses Clara and Emma Mueller
per guests at tho y. w. G. A. cafeteria
Wednesday evening Ray and Paul
Ponsomby Of ST. Paul. The young
mon are old acquaintance Of the girls
and are appearing at the Grand this
week.
Organizing Medal Contest Glasses. p
Miss Pearl Kirk Of Wahpeton is
making a tour through the state in
the interests of the w. G.. T. U. medal
defamation contests. She is filling
several engagements in the various
cities and at each place organizes a
class n trains each one who enters.
Miss Kirk has just returned from
Ohio where she spent the winter with
her mother and I'VE q reading at Can
do Monday night.
several Club Women Here.
Several prominent club ONE of
tn" tsatc were In tho city Wednesday
evening n this morning while en-
route HON" from attending the cXecu-
tive meeting of tho board in Fargo
Yesterday Mrs. +. l.. McN-cy and Mrs.
l.. h. Page nj this city returned We'd
nesday evening and wcrc accompanied
by Mrs. W. \. Mcintyre and Mrs. w.
+. Winters of f@ang1on Who We're in
the city over night. Mrs. a. NJ. O'Con-
nor of ST. Thomas remained in Fargo
tn spend tho day as tho guest of Mrs.
n. e. Young.
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Miss Topping Hero Today.
Miss Lillian q. Topping of tho Flor
"nce Critt"nton honc at Fargo az
rivcd this morning and his afternoon
is tho guest of honor at tho Crittcnton
Circles social meeting at tho home OF
Mrs. Sig Wolff on Belmont
Miss Topping returned but yesterday
from . flying business trip east and
though still quite tired she was able
to give the local Interested in
~Critfcnton work a most inspiring talk.
Sh" enlarged upon the juvenile court
work nf which she spoke tho last time
she visited the city and dwclt more
what II has alreadv accomplished and
the necessity for il Miss Topping's
talks arc always informal and she was
called upon TO convcrsc upon various
other subjects during her socia, chats
with tho guests.
The social gathering brought out a
largo attendance OF. ladies and splcn-
did musical numbers We're given by
FRITZ Wolff on the violin and Mrs.
Paul 3. Griffith who snag. The hos.
tcsscs were Mrs. Wolff. Mrs. l.. G. HaZ.
lott and Mrs. T. J. Smith and delicious
refreshments were served at the close.
Miss Topping is tn" guest of Mrs.
\. l.. Woods of Belmont avcnu" during
nor stay and probably will return to
Fargo Friday morning.
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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Homckccpcr's Meeting Friday.

This Wcek's mectinE Of The Homo
keepers club will he held Friday aft
ernoon at 1 o'rlork at the Belmont
school and Miss kathcrinc Whitelcy
assisted by some nf the Womcn's Civic
league ladies viii he in charge. The
program will he the same as that Of
last week with a talk Ivy Miss Suther-
land ON "Carbo lIydratcs and Their
Place in tn" Diet" and a dcmonstra-
tion ON pOtatucS.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28

ping. tho efficient superintendent of
tn" local C%'rittcnton home, arrived
this morning from a three weeks bus
mess trip tn points East. Miss Top
ping left tn find a home for one Of
tho unfortunate girls in her care in
til" east and returning visited her
homo in Buffalo. \. V. Rochester.
and spent Il few days in Chicago. She
reports 81 most delightful. though
busy trip.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28

The ladies of ST. T'aNl's Guild an
nounr" their 1"1. annual Easter sale
~ aprons. fancy articles. etc. for Sat
nrdaY. March 80. at ! o'clock y. m
in Parish hail. Tho provision salc
this week will also he held at the
same place instead Ut at Wilson,
Grocery rs in tn" past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
CAR LOADED WITH
 RIFLES IS FOUND

Meridian, Miss, January 4.-(Speeial)- The discovery near this city last Sunday of car loaded with rifles and ammunl- ton has been the cuase of many wild con jectures It is stated that 10 men were working all day Sunday erasing the word ''Winchester" from the boxes and remarking them iron rods"
 Cleon Eunyard of this city saw the men at work and caught an expression which was to the effect that they were on their way to New Orleans with their part of the cargo. The car was side tracked about three miles east of Me ridian on the Bonita switch.
 Reports from New Orleans to the effect that arms and ammunition are being shipped from the north to the coast, pre- sumably at a point between that city and Mobile. has added coloring to the affair and it may mean that the num- ticns of war carried through this city were intended for the recruits of some Mexican or Central American revolution.
 The local police and authorities have nothing to say in regard to the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
 MISSISSIPPI BANKER ORDERED HELD

Summit, Miss, January 4.-At a pre- liminary hearing here yesterday E. c;. Atkinson, president of the Peoples bank, was ordered held for action by the grand jury in s55,000 bond to answer charges of embezzlement and perjury in making false statements of the condition of the bank. Woodscl Atkinson was held in sy5,- coo bond, and J. N. Atkinson was held in $10,OO0 bond. All are brothers. Only J. N Atkinson was able to make bail, the others going to jail. The prosecution s a sequel to the recent failure of the bank In which it is alleged more than $l00)o0 was embedded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
GOWNS WORN AT THE
 PRESIDENTS RECEPTION

The New Year reception at the White House was notable as one of the largest and most brilliant in the history of this particular state function. Among the women prominent in diplomatic and other important social circles it was remarked that many splendid gowns were worn. A correspondent from Washington describes some of them thus:
 Mrs. Taft who is generally conceded to be the best gowned mistress the White House has had since the day of Dolly Madison, wore American Beauty satin, yelled in black net, the latter decorated in heavy bands of silk embroidery, 4leav- ing less than eigh inches of the vivid color to show in ribbon like fashion at the bottom of the skirt and in the marrow train
 Miss Taft wore white satin. draped in pointe chiffon in close, short tunc
 Mrs Knox wore a dull gold net and black satin gown of advanced style. The train in the skirt showed conspicuous fullness about the hem, with clinging top and close tunic overdress.
 Mrs. MaeYeagh wore banana coIored satin. with the longest train of the day
 Mrs. Meyer a blue velvet, brocaded in sHNef, very ciose ItllnB, with narrow, square train.
 Mrs. Nsgel and Mrs. Fisher both wore dark blue gowns, one of velvet, one of crepe.
 The Countess Von Bernsdorff, always among the best gowned womea of any Washington company, wore black and white chiffon and satin, very smart lines, with black hat, trimmed in white tigerettes and pearls and diamonds.
 Mrs. Nicholas Longworth wore dark blue satin, with train and a revival of the basqe bodice of blue brocaded in gold, opening over narrow waistcoat of white lace The half length sleeves were of net over lace Mrs. Longworth. being one of the assistants in the Blue Room, wore no hat.
 Mrs. Won Mayhoff who accompanied her brother, Representative Jefferson M Levy of New York, was one of the best gowned of the congressional visitors. She wore a Paris gown of mode satin, with round skirt draped In panels of the same tone chiffon. decorated in china beads and bands of marten, with brown velvet hat. trimmed in shaded plumes, with gorgeous gold brocade and marten huff
 Mrs: Clarence R. Edwards gown was one of the most effective of Paris draped models of robins egg blue chiffon, bor- dered in white, over white chiffon with a yoke of silver gauge. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
THREE MISERABLE
 IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, January 4.-Three per- sons in this city attempted to end their lives yesterday and last night. Edward Higgins, 42, married, shot himself twice; the police attribute his act to drinking. Michael Sansovitch, an ex-policeman, swallowed carbolic acid, but will recover. One of his brothers burned himself sev- eral months ago after failing to end his life with poison. Another brother re- gently tried to kill himself. Michael Sansovitch's troubles were domestic. Mrs. J. Robertson, wife of a fireman, also swallowed oarbolis acid and crawded un- der her house to die. She was found and doctor called. She has been in bad health and was thought to be despon- dent. All will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
MRS. FRANK B. FOWLKES
 HOSTESS TO CARD CLUB

The Little Jokers held one of their ses- sions yesterday at the home of Mrs. Frank E. Fowlkes, who delights in gath ering her friends about her for an aft ernoon of bridge According to custom the games were preceded by luncheon which was beautifully planned. The trophy, which was awarded after the games, was a silver picture frame. It was awarded to Mrs. w. B. Leedy.
 Among the members of the Little Jokers are Mrs. F'owlkes, Mrs. Eugene Brown, Mrs. Hubert Drennen, Mrs. Frederick Phillips. Mrs. Walter Phillips, Miss Mar jorie Wearherly, Mrs. Valentine Nesbit. Miss Mary Ware, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mrs. l. Fenwick Young, Mrs. Alexander C.. Birch Mrs Hill Ferguson, Mrs. Norborne Page Cooke, Mrs. Webb Crawford. Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider. Mrs. Ben Moore, Mrs. Will Huey. Mrs. John r. Raul. Mrs. Rich ard Hawkins. The invited guests were Mrs. Fairchild of Chattanooga, Mrs. Crawford Johnson. Mrs, Culpepper Exum, Miss Irene Whiteside of Chattanooga, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. E. W. Barrett, Mrs. Harry White, Mrs. Victor Hanson and Mrs. Henry Howze.
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The Eternal Fascination of the Apron
Collecting Data Sounds Like It Might Be Some Sort of New Tangled Embroidery Or "Cross Stitch How the Expres sion ia Man Being Tied to Woman's Apron Strings
 Originated-The Stunning Widow and Her
 Breakfast Caps and Aprons
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

"Im collecting data on aprons,' Clarice announced yesterday.
 The way she said 1t, you would have thought data meant a new kind of em- broidery or across stitch" 2 eHow?' I inquired which Is a good Chectaw expression 10 keep eonversa- ton going when one doesn't know exactly what the other party Is talking about. "How?'
 .'You have heard.p she continued. "the ancient expression about such and such . man being tied to a woman's apron strings?"
 I've seen too many of them thus at tached," I cheerfully answered, ito deny the remarls.p
 .'Wen, I've discovered" she said com placently. that it didn't originate at all as you probably think 1t did-the express sion mean. You. no doubt have an idea that it's a kind of man who is domi- mated by some woman. who if he isn't ex- aet.y hen peoked,' is well-er-say-un
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD
Bridge Club Meetings and
 Other Inf0rmalities
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
Gossip of People Here and Elsewhere. Little Jokers Meet-Nliss Florence COffin's Box Party-Other
 Topics of Interest
By MRYTLE MILES

The presence of the Fourth Cruiser squadron of the British navy has been the cause of unusual gaiety at Bermuda anr has resulted In starting off with a grand rush, even earlier than usual, the season of 1911-12. From the number of cottages which have already been rent ed for the season to Americans. says Town and Country, as well as from the number of reservations which have been booked at the various hotels, the indi- cations are that Bermuda will have ths most brilliant season in its history. The many American visitors over Thanks giving week had the pleasure of seeing an example of hospitality to the men of a visiting squadron, the Fourth Cruiser squadron of the British navy. Two functions, a ball and an afternoon gar den party, were given at the govern ment house by his excellency the gov ernor, Lieut. Gen. Sir Frederick Walter Kitchener, K. c. B.. while the ladies of Bermuda held a large dance in the ball. room of the Princess hotel on Thanks giving evening which was attended by officers of the army stationed at Ber- muda. as well as the visiting naval of ficers. Among those who are registered at the Hamilton hotel from New York are: MT, J. A. Middleton. vice president of the Lehigh Railroad company; his daughter, Mrs. " U. Holmes. and small son; MT. Edwin Norton and Mrs. Norton and Miss Henrietta Norton and MT. George Marshall Allen.
 It is interesting to know that a party from Birmingham will, in all probabil- ity. visit the Bermudas during gebru- ary. Mrs. A. P. Meadow and a party will go to Cuba with the chance of pro- longing their visit a short time so that they may proceed further. and visit this delightful winter resort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
THIRD ARREST IN
 POSTAL ROBBERY

Savannah, January 1.-The third arrest was made today in connection with the recent robbery of the mall car of the Att lantic Coast Line train at Hardeevllle, s. C. Postoffice inspectors took J. q. Prentlss in custody on a warrant is- sued be fore Q United States commission CT cha glng him with complicity in the robbery.
 The inspectors appear to believe they have struck a new lead that may clear up the mystery of the robbery 10 q great extent. I,rentiss will be brought be- fore the United States eommissionA along with two ether men already under arr rest,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Elizabeth Howry of Washington 1 D. C., has been visiting Mrs. J. B. White head in Atlanta and during her visit was beautifully entertained She left this week | fer her home. Miss Howry is pleasantly known in Birmingham society as the sometimes guest of her cousins Mrs. | Evans Dunn and Miss Fannie Dunn. Her | younger sister, Miss Mary Howry, is one of the popular Washington debutantes | tfis season.
 Mrs. J. W Jones will leave today for New orleans to spend several weeks with friends.
 Mrs. Harvey Lesourd has returned from visit to friends in Chattanooga and later in Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. Marion Aldridge. Jr., of Hot Springs, Ark, is a guest in the home of pr. Charles Drennen.
 Miss Jessie May Perkins left yesterday fer Winston-Salem to resume her studies at Salem college. Miss Perkins is study ing violin this year under the direction of a most excellent teacher, and at an in- formal musicale arranged for her Wednesday afternoon her progress was found to be most gratifying. She is most talented and is giving many of her hours this year to study.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson expect 10 leave the first of next week for their home in Cleveland, o. They have been delightfully."- entertained during their visit to Mrs. McBee.
 Miss Prudence Trmble of Chicago. Miss -rfsie Miner and Miss Beth Bickett of Helena, Mont, who are among the most popular of the visiting girls, expect to remain ia Birmingham several week longer. They are guests of MT. and Mrs. T. W. O'Byrne.
 Mrs. Temple Seibels of Montgomery and her little daughter, Emily Ann, are guests of her mother. Mrs J. M. Dawson, on South Sixteenth avenue.
 Mrs. Harold Ryan and her mother of Guelph, Ontario, Canada are here for the winter with Mrs, J. M. Dawson.
 Mrs. Edward McGill of Atlanta is the hcu guest of Mrs. James Ransom Mc- Wane. who will entertain in her honor next week.
 Miss Henri Ann Early, a lovely Virginia | girl, is expected January II to be the
  | of delightful affairs are planned for her. | Miss Lucy Pinckard will leave Monday morning for Ogontz college in Philadel- phia to resume her studies. | Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Conner have re- turned from Florence. where they spent the holidays with his parents, MT. and l Mrs. J. c. Conner. 
 Mir Hanson Ford has gone back to Princeton to resume his studies.
 
 Mrs F. M s. Houston is visiting friends in Anniston.
 Mrs. Arthur Adams guest.
 
 Miss Irene Whitesides of Chattanooga is visiting Mrs Crawford Johnson. Miss " hitesides is a decided favorite in Bir- mingham and will be delightfully."- well comed.
 Mrs. Dave Glickman, .formerly Miss Sarah Herman of this city, has arrived from Chicago to spend the remainder of the writer with her parents. MT. and Mrs. M B. Herman. She is accompanied by her little son, Nathaniel. MT. D. B. Turpen. from sacremento, Cal, is visiting his brother, MT. Frank Turpen, Sgl Georgia avenue. Miss Lula Maddox has returned to Az nes Scott college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
MISS COTTER HOSTESS
 AT CHAFING DISH PARTY

At her home at Princeton Place this week Mss Kathleen Cotter entertained with chafing dish supper in honor of Miss Hester Deacey, who will leave next week for Boston to complete her musical studies.
 The supper included four courses, the color scheme of yellow and white being followed effectively in 7 the centerpiece and place cards.
 Miss Cottcr was assisted In receiving aer guests by Miss ADnie Cotter and Mrs. John Kelley Murphy of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Farmer Freezes to Death

Ness City. Kan, January 1.-The fourth victim of cold and snow during the last week in western Kansas was found here this morning in the discovery of the body of E. Taylor, farmer, by searching parties who had been on the hunt since yesterday. Taylor's faithful dog had guard by his master when Tay- Tor fell from his wagon. The bowling of the animal brought the searching party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
MRS. T. M. WALLACE
 HOSTESS IN NORWOOD

Mrs. T. M. Wallace was a pleasant hostess yesterday afternoon to her friends in the married set and last evening to the younger folk, who were invited to meet Mrs. Allie Wallace, the bride of Mrs. Wallace's son. The residence was pret- tily decorated for the occasion in poin- settias, hyacinths and white azaleas, which effected a charming setting for the matrons receiving and their friends. A number of cards were left during the aft ernoon, and the evening also proved de- lightful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Twentieth Century club will meet this afternoon with Mrs J. B. Shropshire l60J South Eleventh avenue
 Mrs. R. C. Woodson will be hostess to the Study circle this afternoon.
 Mrs. l.. p. Burr will entertain the Gull ture club.
 The next meeting of the Birmingham Art club will be held at 2n4 Cga,,ls. h,i,lft ing, Fourth avenue and Twentieth streel. on Saturday. January 6, 1912, at 3.3O D. m. Subject: 'Velasquey and Spain;" hostess, Miss Luclle Douglas.
 The Afnaranth club will meet Friday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. White Matthew. 1858 Fourteenth avenue, south.
 Mrs. James F. Penny will be hostess to the Quest club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
MISS FLORENCE COFFIN
 HOSTESS AT BOX PARTY

Miss Florence Coffin and party of her frlend-~ were members of box party given yesterday at the Bijou, the inspira- ton being several visiting girls, the hos tess, Miss Coffin. Ir the party were Miss Coffin. Miss Helen Hawkins. Miss Mary Hawkins of Atlanta, Miss Corrinne Waddy of Nashville, Miss Evelyn Key holds, Miss Norine Harrison of Clarks- vile, Tenn: Miss Josephine Cosby and Miss Virginia Abbott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Slave Leaves $ll6,OOe

Champagne Ill.,, January 4.-George w. Smith, a negro slave in Tennessee 75 years ago, left property worth $116,000, according te his will filed for probate here. Smith ran away in 1862 and joined the union army. He acted as guide for Gen. John A. Logan. After the war Smith came to this/ county. where he bought a small tract of land. He added to his holdings yearly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Shell Turkish Encampment

Hodeidah. Arabia, January 1.-The Ital- ian cruisers Piemonte and Pugla of the Italian fIotlla cruising in the Red Sea oI. the outlook for vessels carrying Turk, ish troops or contraband of war, yestcr- day sheled the Turkish military encamp- ment at Liabana. where a large force of troops are stationel No casualties are reported on the Italian side. although the Turks replied to the bombardment with field guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
REUNION OF
 LANIER FAMILY

One of the happy events of New Year Day was the reunion of the sisters and brothers of Mrs. J. D. Lanier at her home in West End to celebrate her 57th birthday, the event being notable for the fact that it was the first time they have all been together in 42 years.
 |. The occasion was made especially happy by the presence Of the oldest brother, MT. J. W. Clayton, who has made his home in Old Mexico for the past B yearss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
BRIDGE TEA BENEFIT
 CARDS ARE SENT OUT

The following card has been received:
 Bridge and afternoon tea, Terrace Court, Saturday. January 6, to , p. m. Benefit Free Kindergarten furnishing. Please reply to Miss Vernon Marlos, 1880 Fourteenth avenue, south."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Steel Dock Launched

Porto Cabello. Venezuela, January A. The fourth and last section of the govern ement steel floating dock which is under construction for the yenezuelean govern ment by an American contractor was launched here successfully today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
KNOWLES -BUTTERFIELD

The marriage of Miss May Butterfeld, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Leroy But terfeid of this city, to MT. Frank Ell worth Knowles of Seattle. Wash, oc- cured in that city December 27. The ceremony was pronounced by the rector of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Woman Finally Recovers From Nervous Breakdown

Impoverished nerves destroy many people, before their time. Often be- fore a sufferer realizes what the trouble IS, he is on the verge of complete nervous breakdown. It is of the utmost importance to keep your nervous system in good con dition, as the nerves are the source of all bodily power. Mrs. Anna Kounz, 2II Mechanic St., Pueblo, Colo, says:
 For many years I suffered from nervous prostration; I was unable tedd to do any m hcln house york and doctors tried from druggists did not do me particle of good. A neighbor told my husband about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-05
Initial Dividend Declared

New York, January 1.-The Federal Sugar Refining company today declared an initial quarterly dividend of IF per cent on it's common stock.
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where he is engaged in the mining busi- ness.
 An old fashioned turkey dinner was served at the noon hour, and the after noon and evening were spent In relating the various experiences of the years which have passed since their separation, and in planning for another reunion in the near future.
 The five brothers and sister sare MT. J. W. Clayton of Chihuahua, Mex: MT. George A. Clayton of Atlanta, MT. R. M Clayton of Easonville, Mrs T. E. Collins of Atlanta and Mrs J. D. Lanier
 Other relatives wlie enjoyed the oc- casion were Mrs. J. W.~Clayton, Chihua- hlla. Mex. MT J. D. Lanier. Grandfather Ianier, MT and Mrs. J. w. Harrell, MT. and Mrs l.. s. Patton, MT. and Mrs. A.. L.. Reese, Walter Ianier and Paul Lanier.
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der control, obedient; tame cat sort Of an individual. And really, 1t isn't that at all"
 What isn't?' I begged.
 "The expression" she explained. "It didn't come about that way at all It originated by man being crazy about aprons"
 .But only men walters end bariSeepers who run out Of swinging doors when fire engines pass by wear them" l protested. ..If men like aprons, why don't more of them year them?'
 That's not what I mean said Clarice emphatically "I mean as an article Of feminine wearing apparel, adornment. The apron heads the list as man killer I've seen men who could resist any sort of a skirt, who lost their heads com pletely over . ruffled apron"
 "Many a man is taken in by mere tuck" I supplemented with feeble bril- liance."
 "But aprons" said clarice. "A girl can
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in the east They will be at home in Newborn, where he is practieing physl- cian