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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-15
THINK TAFT
IS DOOMED
FOR DEFEAT
If NOMINATED IN CHICAGO
Democrats viii Defeat Any
Republican Nominee

Washington, March 15-President
Taft is doomed to defeat if he is re-
nominated His weakness as a can
didate is being shown every day. The
standpat republicans, who are the
/ mainstay of the Taft campaign, are
unable to make any Roadway. Taft's
weakness as a candidate is clearly
shown by an analysis of the electoral
vote.
In only twenty-three of the forty
eight states is the administration nov
in the hands of the republicans. These
states have 23O votes in the electoral
college.
There will be 531 votes in the cleo
toral college, making 266 necessary
to elect. 1t is doubtful if the repub
licans can hold the states in which
they now have the governorship
In eight states republican govern
ors are leading strong opposition to
!, Taft.
The republican voters in these
states are overwhelmingly in fave
of the nomination of Mr. Roosevelt,
and if the president is renominated al
the Chicago convention the great pro-
liability is that the normal republican
vote cannot be brought out at the polls
in these states
In seven other states which now
have republican governors-Califor
mia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New
Mexico, Washington, Wisconsin,
there is also decided opposition to
President Taft, such that it is more
than doubtful whether any kind of
campaign that can be conducted in
case the president should be renom-
mated would be able to bring out the
normal republican vote. These states
have an aggregate of ninety electo-
raj votes.
This puts 161 electoral votes, from
fifteen normally republican states, in
to the doubtful column the moment
President Taft is declared the nomi-
nee of the Chicago convention.
In case the nominee at Chicago is
Roosevelt, there is reason to suppos9
that he would fail to carry many Of
these twenty-three republican states
He certainly would not carry Mary
land and Tennessee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-15
SUMTER BRIEFS.

Sumter, Ga, March 14.-Mr. and Mrs
G. w Israel spent Sunday with Nj
and Mrs. Tom Suggs.
Rev. Mr.. Fain filled his appointment
at the Methodist church last Sun
day.
Miss Kate Webb spent several days
last week in Americas where she Wis
tied here sister.
Rev. Mr.. Fain spent Monday with
Mrs. K. M. Mcdonald and family. Dur
ing the day he visited Sumter school,
where he gave the children very in
teresting and helpful talk.
Those in Americas on business Sat
urday from this community were
Messrs. Teasley, Hemp Webb, Emory
Webb and G. w. Israel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-15
NOT A SECRET
Kathryn Dunne's Story

1t is said that in Europe when a
woman finds remedy that does her
great good, she keeps it "a. secret for
she does not want any other woman
to be able to rival her charms.
American women are different.
When they find a good remedy, they
want other women to get the benefit
too, so they tell their friends.
Miss Kathryn Dunno of N. Y. City is
one of these. She says, When | was
in a weakened condition last spring
| took Vinol with the greatest benefit
and l recommend it highly Five of
my friends are now taking Vinol on
account of the benefit l received"
When you are rundown and weak
you need better blood and more
strength, and Vinol will give them to
you. 1t is a delicious cod liver and
iron preparation without oil and re-
stores untold thousands of pale, ner.
vous, broken-down people to health
each year. We give you back your
money if Vinol does not help you.
Murray & Hooks Pharmacy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
AFTER REHEARSAL PARTY
 FOR A BRIDAL PARTY

The rehearsal for the marriage of Miss Willie Vandergrift and MT. Ew- ing S. Carruthers was followed last night by a buffet supper at the home Of the bride-elect. The attendants and out of town guests composed the personnel of the party, and cutting the brides
 cake. with all of the merrment attend
 ant upon the award of the ring, thim- ble, dime and bodkin, made a happy marriage eve.
 A tasteful distribution of pink rose buds gave a graceful decorative eff feet in the rooms of the residence. Es- pecially attractive was the table in the dining room from which a tempting sup per was served. A central cluster of
 roses was surrounded by candles shin ing beneath rose tinted shades and bon bons and other tidbits flied crystal com ports
 Miss Vandergrift was very pretty and vivacious in an evening gown of pink
 marquisette built oven white satin and
 garnitured with duchesse and rose point
 lace.
 Among those enjoying the pleasure
 of the event were Mr and Mrs. .. B.
 Nandergrift, Miss Mary Read of Mem-
 phis. Mrs. Charles Donovan Smith of
 Memphis. Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Mary
 ware. Miss Gladys En7len, Miss Mary
 Weisel. MT. Ewing Carruthers. MT. Dan Carruthers, MT. Robert F. Smith, Mir. Hugh Brown, MT. Robert Ware, Jr., MT. l Wiley Graham of St. Louis, and Mr and Mrs. A. B. Carruthers -f St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03

be the guest of MT. and Mrs. Culpeppeg Exum.
 Miss Carroll Woodson is expected to re turn today from Selma and Gadsden, where she has been beautifully enter tained by friends.
 Mrs Louis Farley of Montgomery will be in Birmingham Easter Thursday to be the guest of Mrs. Harrison Stuart Mat thews.
 Mrs. Charles Stewart of Mexico will arrive this week to visit Mrs. J. B. Head. Mrs. Stewart is delightfully."- remembered in Birmingham as Mary Leigh Brodenax. Mrs. Harry Jones is at home after a visit to Mrs. Jessie Ward in Aberdeen, Miss.
 Miss Sue Allen Ball will leave to day for Montgomery to be the guest of relatives for several weeks.
 Miss Lois Thompson, who has been ill with diphtheria for some time, is con- va1escing.
 Mrs. southerland who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs Bradley Saunders. is now the guets of Mr. and Mrs. DeLeon Southerland in Bessemer
 
 Mrs. Thomas Hardeman Smith of Dub lin, Ga, is the guest of Mrs. Edgar L.. Martin on South Highlands.
 Mrs. c. R. Shyer of Chattanooga, is visiting her niece, Mrs. M. Umbenhauer, 1215 Woodland avenue south.
 Miss J. Irene May of Chattanooga Is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. s. Umben- Eauer, 1215 Woodland avenue, south. Mrs. Julius Marx and children left Sun day for Greenville, Ala, to spend several weeks, after which they will make their home in Jacksonville, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
OPPOSE CHANGE IN
 COTTON SCHEDULE American Cotton Manufac- tures' Association Con-
 venes in Washington

Washington, April 2.-The opening session of the sixteenth annual conven- tion of the American Cotton Manufac- turers' association here today was largely attended. President Smyth of Greenville, S. C., presided and papers were read by experts on various sub jects connected with the cotton in- dustry.
 President Smith, in his annual ad- dress, opposed any radical or sudden change in the cotton tariff schedule. He said the majority of the manufac- turers were gratified when President Taft last fall vetoed the cotton bill. While he did not contend there should be no changes in the tariff, he said it should be done only after thorough in yestigation. He recommended the op- pointment of a committee to formulate uniform rules for cotton buying,
 w. D. Hunter, in charge of the de- partment of agriculture's boil weevil work, said there was no reason why this country should not maintain its supremacy in cotton production
 Secretary Nagel strongly indorsed President Tafts plan for a national board of trade of business men to bring the administrative officials of the gov ernment in closer touch with business \conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
MRS. DEVOTE EWING
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. Devotie Ewing was one of the few hostesses of holy week, entertaining yesterday at her home on Fountain Heights in compliment to Miss Una Ware of Selma, who was one of the out O. town guests at the Huffman-Ward wed ding last week and has fingered to bt a guest at a number of lovely affairs Mrs, Ewng's luncheon was delight. full event, and arranged with the ar tistc taste apparent in all of her hos pitalties. In the center of the table on which dainty napery and flowers com- bined to form an attractive picture was a central arrangement of crimson car nations and ferns. The beauty and gra- ciousness of the hostess emphasized the charm of her entertainment.
 Those seated about the luncheon table were: Miss Ward Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Miss Sallie Merritt, Mrs. James Merrill, Mrs. Wade Martin, Mrs. John l.. Par ker, Miss Jane Burgin, Mrs. Herfer, Mrs. J. A. Donnelly and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
ATTENDANTS FOR THE
 SCOTTMARKS WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Vernon Marks and MT. Scott of Canada will be pre- ceded by a number of attractive func- tions. The personnel of the wedding party, which is just completed. includes a representative party of young people. among whom are several from out of town, Miss Jean Marks, the brides sis ter will be her maid of honor and Mr. Scotts best man is to be his brother, MT. Walter Scott, of Regina, Alberta, Can ada.
 The bridesmaids are to be Miss Amelia Worthington, Miss Elizabeth Mcintyre, Miss Clara Lee Woodson, Miss Carroll Woodson. and the flower girl will be Miss Bette Woodson.
 MT. Scott will be attended at the altar by MT. William Johnston, Mr. Bradford Mcintyre, MT Roland Lide, MT. John Marks, MT. Martin Lide, MT. Vaughan Gregory as groomsmen and ushers. The ceremony. at St. Mary s-on-the-H High lands. will be followed by an informal reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Marks to include the bridal party ant relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03

Is -for the on the Charity Ball bent They if they Bs-f MrsB Barrett-a mostB Beauteous oueen Who Hostess. will give time. The e @ Gnus dn and % @ the n Gfqns n GlaG G an % tn. ne D's-fo the Dance graceful and 1.-the; Th bsa@f a3R Ns nssse I @Saoqs 5 m afd ] Dye In whose heart this Sweet Charity and its Fs-for lowered wistaria- lined place. Which ike cam and Lace" That into some ho%e viii nfrfn srns 50 new S light His for "Husband"--f he doesn't want to go Why just leave him home "Beau" Ts- for the M INTEREsT-the whole town is taking s-f the y-j Joy O You bring heart by giving. gaiore-just for Mih @ as slEH or Sa %hsp aa s wofd s ot o oot. Ms-for the MoNE-Y-nice, glorious stuff Of which it is impossible to get que-ENUFFi s--for Nonensetheyn Coutshp broken Heart strings Ps-for Mrs Percy-so stunning and fne So F os the h0es sss hss s. stunned Fo 1p hs hs Aashs NseSyshs ss@ snGhd to s-s n a 70 I its-YOU TIGHT wAD"-his he lend all right We'll riddle him. Beginning To help remov a the surmountng
 1. s soG fSG in Sa sa a%e an yoaf as s Wh ws-for and" "willes' you You count them to come up with the DOUGH-" UNKNoWN--he You You've andethen-tell Tsf9r the "rEIawheh 55s 1s Sss all give that Which YOU'LL be-if DON'T o CHARITY BALL,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
DIR. ZUEBLIN
 AT THE HIGH SCHOOL

The seventh number in the lyceum courAe will be given at the high school at S:15 p. m., April g. at which time Dr. Charles Zuebin will present his notable lecture, The Religion of the Common Life" This number should prove espe- cially interesting to all who think on the problems concerning our every day exist ence.
 pr. Zueblin was born at Pendleton. H.,
 in 1SG6 was educated in the public schools; completed his college course at the University of Pennsylvania in 1885; received degrees from the Northwestern university and from Yale, and studied two years at the University of Leipsig. He has been prominent in the promotion of social welfare. For many years he was an instructor in sociology at the Universi- ty of Chicago and was then called upon to serve the city of Chicago on several committees of municipal improvement; he has written many articles for magazines along this line. At the present time he is editor of the Twentieth Century Maga- zine.
 As lecturer MT. Zueblin Is very popu- lar. because of his comprehensive grasp of all civic problems. He is almost over whelmed by the constant demand for ad- vice and personal help in civic improve ment movements. He is often called the modern apostle of sweetness and light Tn CIVIC dH6IS. lie iS d piouuCt oA tiiS country and his mission is to preach de- mocracy for the community. His subject here will be the New 1 Civic Spirit" dealing with the evolution 1 in municipalities.
 | The Scranton Tribune says: "The speaker stirs the sluggish stagnant depth of many minds long occupied with self | concern by his unusual way of saying things From the beginning to the end | he carries his audience with him. He has
 the divine gift of enthusiasm that has its contagious spirit. He speaks in fluent,
 lively delivery
 The New Jersey Journal: His faith | in the people is strong and his greatest aim is to bring them to think and to think hard and continually. His cry is
 the old old one to come out of the will | derness and live
 1 Admission to the lecture Is by season
 ticket, or by an admission fee of 50 | cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
TEA GUESTS
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

The afternoon tea at the Country club attracted a number of the clubs devotees yesterday afternoon. One lit- tie party was arranged especially to in . troduce a pretty visiting bride-Mrs
 Winston Thompson. W." is the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. O. Thompson. siiss Mary Lou Cobb was accompanied by Mrs. Thompson and a lss:le group of her other friends. They included Mrs. Mary Lowe. Miss Edith Thompson and Miss Lucia Van Hoose of Tuscaloosa Mrs
 Thompson was one of the prettiest young women at the cub. She Is VI vacious little brunette. and her big black eyes and dark hair were the more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
100 ONCE FAT WOMEN
 TO CLIMB PIXIES PEAK

One hundred women. formerly obese. to climb 0 the apex of Pikes Peak from lie Iron Springs That is the programme mapped out among the cities for Colorado the coming Spring or Summer.
 This idea originated with Denver sir-afss Marjorie r. 1Isml,on who believes that physical regeneration should manifest itself in the full ex srcise of the restored powers.
 Miss Hamilton Is known all the continent fand indeed in prstty nearly the entire wordl for her druSess treatment of fat reduction and is liy Ing example of its efficacy. Thousands of men and women have experienced its beneficent effects. and many of them have fallen in love with the state from which their redemption has issued. During many months Miss Hamilton has been portrayins the glories of the Rockies her sisters and her present plan. which promises the fruit of fufillment. en- bodies some new and interesting features.
 What propose doing is this" Miss Hamilton explained. T intend induce hundred ladies. who have become slender through the use of my drugless treatment Of obesity reduction. to come 10 Colorado during June July. We shall go from Denver to Colorado Springs in special train The ffrst number chart will be banquet in the Garden of the Gods. and il is my purpose to have [ camping party made up to sleep among those t- tanic bouders that night. Early inc morning VIC shall board the electric for Manitou. and then proceed uto Iron Springs. the foot of ghe famous Peak. This point is substantially six thou sand fee: above lerel and the of Pkes Peak slightly exceeds fourteen thousand feet. We shall start up the trail shortly after six o'clock and 1 believe by I.ignfal, shall be the top Of course climatic conditions alter deal on the way up. There will be blzzards and high winds and other dissgreeabie things. But sec reason uly can't make fl.
 T have figured that these women; on the average have lost 40 pounds weight. That is matter Of two tons loss for the hundred ladies. Some will be girls; othrs matrons-but We shall take our time. stop es the halfway houso for coffee and lunch. af continue to the top"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03

whose sympathetic and artistic accom- paniments have made him famous in this role. His versatility as a pianist was exemplified in three selections which were so artistically rendered as to call forth insistent applause from the audience, to which he graciously responded with an encore.
 Madame Jomellis wonderful singing Of a difficult programme was not only a revelation to an audience that is &C., customed to hearing the, worlds best singers, but an artistic triumph This beautiful concert was an artistic ex- ample of the many beautiful musical attractions given each session by the lyceum course of Judson college
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
|NFORMALIT|ESO OF HOLY WEEK SEASON
What Merchants Are Doing
 for the Charity Ball
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
A Luncheon for Visiting Girl--SOme Guests for Charity Ball-Wedding tendants-Luncheon and
 Other Events of the Day
Rr MYRTLE MILES

The ready response which has beer
 made by the merchants of Birmingham to the requests for assistance in making success of the Charity Ball Is deserv'
 ing of more than passing mention. Al intervals through these columns mention
 has been made of the various kind nesses which have been shown to the District Nursing association through this years chairmen, Mrs. E. w. Barrett and Mrs. Walker Percy. Several days ago partial list of subscriptions for the sup per-whlch Is to be the most sumptuous ever served at the annual Charity Ball. was printed. Other subscriptions of con dments and delicacies have been added voluntarily by some of the merchants and the menu for the ball promises to rival the beauty of the decorations. A full list is repeated today. The punch will be given rare flavor because of the introduction of liquids of famous vim tage. The well from which 1t is dis pensed and detailed description of which has been published, was designed and built by MT. A. H. Moore.
 From the Roosevelt & Schuyler Co. mas come a case or Hulnart champagne, the donors being represented in the mat ter by MT. Burr Ferguson. MT. Smeideau, representing the Paul Gilpi company of New Orleans, subscribed a case of Rod erer. The Tan San wafers were con tributed by the Loose Wiles company through the courtesy of MT. Litchfield; {; the Alabama Bakery and Candy Co.,, al- ways generous and public-spirited, has given % Pullman loaves of bread.
 The Catanzano Bros. have added gal lon of oil and 12 punches of celery; the Alabama Grocery company one a half gallons of cucumber pickles. The meats, too, have been looked after and the sup ply increased through the generosity of several progressive merchants. Clarke Bros. gave 50 pounds of turkey, J. M. Morrison eight green tongues and the Hill Grocery company two hams. Fowlkes Bros., with gallon of olives and Rein hart with a gallon of cream for whip ping added to the promised supply of accessories to the supper.
 It speaks well for the generosity of the Birmingham public that the mer- chants so readily and so gracously give their aid to charity To them will be due much of the pleasure of the Charity Ball guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
MRS. LOUI DENT
 A HOSTESS TODAY

The meeting of General Sumter chap ter, Daughters of the American Revo- lution. will be held tnrs afternoon with Mrs. Loui Dent at her home on South Eleventh avenue. Prior to the meet ing a session of the executive board will be held at 2:30 o'clock. The es- pecial guest of Mrs. Dent will be Miss Bessie Cunning of Mississippi who ar rived in Birmingham Monday to visit her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
MISS VANDEG RIFFS
 LUNCHEON AT CLUB

A little party at the table d'hote luncheon today at the Country club will include guests of Miss Willie Wander grift several of whom are here for tho wedding which will occur this evening. In the group are Mrs. Charles Donovan Smith (Vida Vandergrift) of Memphis,
 Mrs A. B. Carruthers of St. Louis, Mrs.
 Henry Fowlkes, Mrs. Nathan l.. Miller and Miss Mary Read of Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
SYLACAUGA WILL
 HAVE NEW CHURCH

sylacauga, April 2.-(Special)- Several weeks ago the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Methodist church organ (ized their body into two bands for the purpose of raising funds to assist in the erection of the new church. Yes terday the amounts were aggregated at . meeting of the society and the sum of $1530 was raised.
 The contract for the new church, which is 10 be s2o.000 brick struct- pre has already been let to Bearden x Co, and work is to begin in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
RECITAL AT HUDSON
Madame Jomelli, Famous Prima
 Donna, Sang Monday Evening

Marion. April 2.-(Special. .)--Madame Jeanne Jomelli. the worlds famous prima donna, gave a song recital at Judson college on the evening of the first.
 commanded the highest personal con- sideration; as a singer whose voice is dramatic. tender, commanding and ap- pealing in turn, she brought the addi- ence up to a demonstrative appreciation that kept the big auditorium ringing with plaudits.
 She was assisted by Harold Smith,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
 FOR THE TEACHERS

A free illustrated lecture will be presented tomorrow afternoon at
 o'clock at the Young Woman's Christian
 association by w. B. Leffngwell The subject Is Yellowstone park. The teachers in attendance upon the annual conference of the Alabama Educationai association are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
THOMPSON-PEEBLES
 ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS

The following card is being sent out;
 MT. and Mrs. James F. Peebies an- nounce the marriage of their daughter. Willie Ware, to MT. W,aston Thompson, March 19, 1912. Demopolis At home after April 1, Briarf1eld."
 MT. Thompson Is too eldest son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph 0. Thompson of this city. With his bride he Is their guest for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
MIR. AND MRS. GRAY
 TO GIVE A BUFFET SUPPER

In compliment to Miss Mary Kinney and MT. Burt Throck whose marriage will be an event of the com ing week, and to the members of the double seXtet of the Society Circus, MT and Mrs. Henry Bramlette Gray will be hosts at a buffet supr-r Sunday even ing at their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
CIVIC LEAGUE OF WOODLAWN TO HOLD A MEETING

The Woodlawn branch of the Brming | ham Civic league will hold an important meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the Woodlawn City hall. The women of that section who are interested in civic affairs, especially the club women, are urged obe present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03

named their little daughter Katherine Bradshaw for her mother.
 Mrs. L. E. Marcus is now with Mrs. Max Sngton, 11l4 Thirteenth street, south.
 
 Miss Margaret Miles of Montgomery is at the Davis infrmary, where she will undergo. an operation today for appendici-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
MISS GAMALIEL DIXON
 A HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

One of the parties tcoay at the week 1y table d'hote lunchec:. at the Country club will be given in compliment to Miss Mary Kinney und include her bridesmaids. Miss Gamaliel Dixon will be the hostess,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03

effective in contrast to the lacy white hat from which her pretty face looked out. A touch of coral in her chapeau and in the smart white flannel gown she wore lent her costume becoming touch,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
REPORT THE ARMY
 APPROPRIATION BILL

Washington, April 2-The army appro- priation bill, carrying s95.314.711, an in- crease of $7,537,4 ,454 over the House Bill, and s2.4i7,27S under the war department esti- mate. was reported to the Senate today from the military affairs committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
MRS. PAUL COOKIE
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. Paul Lee Cooke will be a hos- tess at luncheon Wednesday, April 10, At the Country In compliment to Miss Vernon Lee Marks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
MISS HARRIET FITS
 WILL GIVE A DANCE

Miss Harriet Fitts will entertain the
 evening of April IS with a dance in
 compliment to her gu-st, Miss Blanche
 Reigner of Reading, Pa. Miss Reigner is expected in Birming gham Easter week.