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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
ASToR BORN
ON THE THIRTIETH
Was Grandson Of John Jacob Astor
Who Laid Foundation Of Fam
lily Fortune.

John Jacob Astor was born at Fern
cliff, Rhinebeck, N. Y, July Is. 1864.
He was the son of William and Caro-
line Aston and the great-grandson OF
John Jacob Aston, who at the age OF
20 years came to New York in 1888
and laid the foundation of the great
house of Astor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
Some Early Bulletins
Of Last Evening

sweaters. One wore An opera hat on
her head and an old skirt that naa
several rents in It. She was imnieu
lately surrounded by fashionaOi'
dressed women who assisted her lrou
the dock.
Two Insane Women.
NEW YORK. April 1S-Two woneA
apparently violently insane we're car
ried from the steamer while theie
were scores of women In a state -
coma and plainly mentally unsettieu'
Horrible Rumor.
NEW YORK, April is. An unYel'.
fled rumor is afloat that Mrs. JONI
Jacob Astor gave premature birth :,
child just as the Carpathia reache.
the dock and that shortly afterWa,s
Mrs. Aston died. Because OF me az
solute bedlam on the dock there Mss
no Immediate chance of verifying "
report.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
says He Got Into che Last Life Boat
When He Escaped From
the II.
1anlc.
wR1NGING HIS HANDS
Every Regulation Compiled With BY
His Company In the
Building Of the
ship.

{ United Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, April 1s.-On the
gloomy, sorrow-stricken pier where the
grief bowed company Of the Carpathia
was unloaded, Bruce Ismay, the manag-
ing director of the White Star line.
who was saved from the Titanic. al
most physical wreck, declared that
he and his associates will aid every ef-
fort to Investigate the disaster. Wiring
that he has endured In four days on
the ship of sorrow. Ismay made the
following statement.
In the present status of my affairs
my feelings are too deep for express
sion. l can say, however, that the
White Star line officers and employees
will do everything possible to allev-
late the suffering and sorrows of the
relatives and friends of those who
persisted.
Last Word In Ship Building.
THE Titanic will be the last word in
ship building. Every regulation pre-
scribed by the British board OF trade
! was completely complied with. OF
ficers and crew were the most skillful
| in the British service. understand
that committee of the United States
senate has been appointed to investi-
gate the cause of the accident. / vel
come the most complete and exhaus-
tive inquiry. The company has moth
ing to conceal. Any aid which or my
associates or the ship builders can
render is at the service of the United
States or British government Furth-
er than this l prefer to say nothing
The Titanic after striking the iceberg
Sunday night remained above water
/ for two hours and 25 minutes. Then
she sank"
Whether there were enough life
boats on the Titanic to care for all OF
her passengers, don't care to say
In the Last Boat.
Ismay was asked in which lifeboat
on the order of their leaving the I'll
4 tanic he made his escape.
Il took the last boat which pulled
out from the Titanic" he saiu
i Were there any women or children
on board when you left the Titanic
he was asked.
Il am sure Il cannot say replied the
managing director of the international
Mercantile Marine company.
Whole Bise Ripped Out.
THE whole bilge was ripped ou
where the iceberg caught her. sale
Ismay discussing the nature OF the I'll
tanics injury I'VE struck the bers
a glancing blow on the starboard side
There was no explosion. I was in bet
asleep and was awakened by tn,
shock. It felt as il we were going vi
on something. We were. The vesse
seemed to climb up on a submerge,
part Of the berg
Isnlay said that the reason the II
tanic water-tight compartments did no
save her was that all Of the plate
along her starboard side were loosen
ed and all of the forward compari
ments on that side were flooded. HI
said he sent statement OF the wrecl
to the White Star Offices here o.
Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Vic
President Franklin said this statemen
was not received until yesterday after
neon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
Jack at HI. Pos.

NEW YORK. April IS. Wireless
Operator Jack Phillips did not desert
his post when the Titanic sank but
was torn from the key by a party of
fear-erazed first cabin passengers who
assaulted him in an effort to take
from him life belt he wore. A ter
rifle fight followed in the little wire-
less cab.n. the outcome OF which viii
never be known. Phillips fought with
the men who We're trying to drag the
belt from him. according to the story
told by the Titanic's survivors when
they arrived here tonight. They knew
of the details and they did no,
identify the men who struggled for
Phillips belt. All that they knew
was that the fight took place and that
there was wild frenzy and pande
monium in the wireless station.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
Fifteen in the Boat.

Fifteen in the Boat.
There were fifteen people in that
lifeboat besides the Duff-Gordons when
it turned over In the air." said Stengel,
and don't believe single one Of
them escaped"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
Practical Inventor.

He has invented several mechanical
devices, one of which, pneumatic
machine for aiding in road construc-
ton, received first prize at the world S
Columbian exposition in 1893 He also
invented a practical turbine engine.
He wrote "A Journey in Other
Worlds" and "A Romance of the Flu
ture," published in 1894.
AS capitalist, he was a director OF
the Aston Trust company, the Illinois
Central railroad, the Mercantile Trust
company. the Morton Trust company
and numerous other great financial
enterprises.
Mr.. Aston was fond OF cruising and
had been over several seas in his
steam yacht, the Norma
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
THE OCEANS
DARKEST DAYS
CONTINUED from page IL

doors of the occupied cabins All were
told that danger was imminent. Some
needed and, grasping the first clothing
they could find, they rushed on deck.
Others refused to come out They
would not believe there was danger.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19

join New York friends who would
care for her
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
Leaves Two Children.

Colonel Astor in 1891 married Miss
Ava l.. Willing and had two children
by that marriage, Ava Alice Muriel
Aston, born July Z. 1902. and William
Vincent Aston. born Nov. Is, 1891.
This, in brief, Is the history of the
name that has descended to young
Vincent Aston as the result of the Tt.
tanic's tragic encounter with an ice
berg on Sunday night last 1t is a
burden almost equal to that OF young
prince regent that now rests upon vii.
liam Vincent Aston.
Colonel Astor was divorced from
his first wife and within the past year
married Miss Madeline Force, causing
a great deal of comment in society
circles in New York and Newport. Col
onel Aston, as soldier in the Span.
ish war, served in Cuba and went
through the siege of Santiago de Cuba.
He bore the official terms of the cap
itulation to the secretary Of war.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
keokuk, Iowa April 1s, ,s,,

Ours was the last one to be pick.,
up by the Carpathia.'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-19
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Major Butt in Charge.

That was my brother, Howard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
ECUADOR IS TOLD
 SHE MUST SETT[|

Washington, May 1.-The United Stat has made strong representations to u government of Ecuador that it must SC tle with the American owned railroa running between Quito and Guayaqu for services rendered as well as the su vention the government allows. The b of expense against the government Il clrdes the cost of transportation of trool during the recent revolution, but the quests for payment from all sources ha' been ignored.
 State department officials refused discuss the steps which might be take if Ecuador pays no attention to the not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
A UNIQUE TEA PARTY
 FOR A BRIDE-ELECT

Mrs. J, A. Rountree's entertainments aie always beautifully planned, and, how ever informal, strike an original note. Yesterday afternoon she was hostess in compliment to Miss Martha Miner. a bride elect, at bridge tea. The guests in- o;nded only Miss Milner and her brides maids; Mrs. Willis J. Miner and Mrs. Mary Clare Milner, who joined the group late for tea.
 The Rountree residence was frightened with sprays of crimson rambler. the rose tl,at in a very splash of color, is bright ening every southern garden at the mo- nient Branches of the rose trees in- terlaced the balustrade on the stair, were massed on the mantels and clustered be- reath the frappe bowl which stood In the center of the dining room table. The lace mats on the tea table were placed beneath comports filled with bon bons and other delicious tid bits Tied on the tall tea glasses were bows of white tulle. This illusory fabric was also tied in a fluffy bow upon the score cards, which were decorated by the host ess' talented daughter, Miss Seene Roun- tree. Each card was different-one pie turing a bride in her snowy raiment, an other, a maid of honor, wearing pink, the rest bridesmaids. Miss Selene Rountree and one of her young friends, Miss Lillie N illiams, poured tea. Each wore dainty DHE erie ROWnS ana HulN pdiuSdhA ol tulle on their heads. Mrs. Rountree re- ceived in becoming lingerie costume.
 At the conclusion of a spirited game of bridge several prizes were awarded. The first was crystal hatpin. To the guest of honor Mrs. Rountree gave an exquisite lace handkerchief. The consolation trophy was David Potter's attractive new book, An Accidental Honeymoon" It was drawn in a delightful fashion The awards of the three conventional prizes left six young women out of the circle of prize winners, The hostess had generously pro- vided for all. Ascending the stairs she called the girls about her and tossed to them five little parcels. AS these were opened and found to be embroidered hand lxerchiefs the comment was made that everyone was taking home prize, but 1t was discovered that one less fortunate than the rest had failed to catch one. To her the hostess handed the "Honeymoon' book, all wrapped and tied with rib bons.
 Those who shared this delightful hospi- tality were Miss Milner, Miss Elizabeth Going, Miss Gustrine Miner, Miss Frances Swartz of New Orleans, Miss Lillian Orr, Miss Marjorie Weathery. Miss Anna Coates Benedict of Athens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18

Carol Woodson made an ideal Margaret, the sweetness of her face, in its frame of yellow hair, the perfection of her simple costume, and the garden background which had been so cleverly effected, mak- ing a charming picture An old spinning wheel with Margaret beside it was in the foreground. 'Natoma" was one of the later operas noticed in the series of operatic tableaux. Miss Sara Mallani gave delightful interpretation of the spring song. The accompanying tableau was one of the favorites of the evening. Mrs. Jelks Cabaniss made beautiful In- dian maid. Her costume, buckskin and scarlet, was superb, her face enchanting. her figure the light, 1.-the type that one associates with the Indian beauty.
 Mr.. John P. Shaddick sang the Toreador song from Carmen" with fine dramatic feeling. The atmosphere of the opera was quite perfect when, with the drawing aside of the curtains Mrs. William M. Jor- dan was disclosed as Carmen-more beau- tiful than any Carmen who had ever charmed member of that audience Her draperies were shawls, rich in color and texture, gorgeous with their bright embroideries, telling their origin in q sunny southern country. In her hair, with it's high comb, was tucked single rose and the cigarette which she smiling ly held was the final adjunct in creating an ideal Carmen. Mrs. Stephenson's aria from Madame Butterfly was followed by tableau posed by Mrs V. J. Nesbit, who in Japanese robes of a superb type, kept vigil in the pathetic scene from the flowery, tunefu opera.
 Celeste Aida" sung by MT. Coffin of Chicago, whose magnificent tenor has charmed audiences several times In Bir- mingham was one of the vesy best vocal niinibers and received enthusiastic ap- preciation Aida on the terrace was posed by Mrs Ross c. Smith, one of the &C., llI owledged beauties of society. Her cos tune, gorgeous yellow Egyptian robe, and her pose were the acme of art Mrs. F. G. Chandler sang "Elsa's Dream her splendid voice and fine presence intro- ducing another important feature in a performance which was all delightful. 'EIsa and her maidens," the tableau introducing the largest number of par ticipants, followed. The young ladies were Miss Belle Roberts, a charming Elsa; Miss Dorothy Orr, Miss Marjorie Weatherly, Miss Edith Bowron and Miss Elizabeth Jordan. The scene was on the bank of the Rhine, the costumes of the girls, blue and white, were graceful and lovely. Each wore her hair flowing. minuet (GluclO, played by MT. and Mrs. Oliver Chalfoux, with harp and vio- lin. followed. Mrs. Mark Lewis in a tshleau. as Marie Antoinette, the patron- ess of Gluck, was disclosed as the tones Of this dainty selection died. Her cos- tune was magnificent, her bearing as the French queen, was perfect, the surround ings in keeping with the beauty of the picture This closed an evening which vas exquisite from the point of view of beth culture and enjoyment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
ARTISTIC PROGRAMME
 BY MUSIC STUDY CLUB

The final open meeting of the Music Study club occurred last night at the Country club A large audience witnessed the programme, which was one uf the most artistic that has ever been presented by the Music Study club. The arrange ments for the music were consunmated by Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux and the tabeaux, which occupied an equal share of admiration and interest were planned and posed by Mrs. William s. Lowell, one Of the most artistic women in society. The combination of music and art, of the best musical talent in the city, with the beauty of Birmingham, made rare and exquisite treat for the lovers of this par ticular phase of life. The club, which is always receiving congratulations on some pleasure that it has given its friends or the general public, surpassed itself in the delightful incident last night. Each mem- Der of the Music Study invited two guests This made an assemblage repre- sentative of all that is charming in Bir- mingham soeiety.r .Fs5 fss..f5
 The president of the club, Mrs, Victor Hanson, and the remaining officers and executive board constituted a receiving party They were Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Sidney Ulln1an.
 The programme was presented in the ball room, where several hundred chairs were placed. A curtain was hung on the musicians rostrum and the tableaux were shown immediately after each musical se- lection. Accompaniments were played by Mrs. Oliver chalfoux, MT Claud R. Hart zell and MT. Emil Loewy.
 The programme was based on the work of the club this year, which has embraced |, study of many periods and many com positions in music. The tableauN were posed chiefly from grand opera scenes The opening selection was Meditation. from Thais, played by MT. and Mrs. Oli- yer Chalifoux on harp and violin. Tho presentation of this soulful, exquisite se- lection by the two Birmingham artists left nothing to be desired. They have never played more beautifully. This com pleted, Mr. John P. Shaddick sang Vol fram's address from "Tannhauser"-"O thou sublime sweet evening star" giving a delightful interpretation of the bari tone solo, As tit concluded, the curtains on the stage parted and the music from the opera still continuing, its notes blend ed softly into the scene from the opera r which Elizabeth is kneelng al the shrine This character was posed by Miss Mary Kirkpatrick with Mir. A. E. Belden as Wolfram. st4a
 Mrs. O. l.. Stephenson, whose voice grows sweeter with the passing of time sang the Spinning Song" from Faust,
 6 selection peculiarly suited, to it's ex- quisite, appealing quality. This number was accompanied by the tableau, Mar garet at the Spinning WheeL' Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
MRS. MORTIMER JORDAN
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Mortimer Jordan complimented Miss Stephane Levert of New Orleans yesterday afternoon with a delightful bridge party. The guests included linn ited number of relatives of the hostess with several additional friends. Coreopsis blossoms adorned the rooms in which the four tables were arranged for the pleas ure of the guests. Yellow and white were the party coors, shown iN other details of the affair than in the floral decorations merely. The refreshments had caught the color and the place cards were decorated with coreopsis blossoms. A beautiful fern dish. hand embroidered towels and bou- doir caps were presented as the trophies.
 Those who enjoyed this attractive func- ton were: Miss I.evert, Mrs. William Walker Mrs. Alfred Levert, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr.. Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Mrs. Willism Fitts Mrs. James Cope, Mrs. Daniel Greene, Mrs. Albert Lynn of Pitts burg Mrs. Henry B. Gray, Mrs. Florence Buck. Mrs. Burt Throckmorton, Mrs. Charles Debardeleben, Mrs, Rivers Car ter. Mrs Zell Gaston. Mrs. T. E. Jordan and Mrs. William Jordan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
DROP OF Z CENTS
 OCCURS IN WHEAT

Chicago. May H.-Severe calling of mar gins today resulted in a drop of more than cents per bushel in the price of wheat. This meant fall of more than cents from the high figures which recently pre- vailed. The market, however, was rela- lively steady as compared with the pre- vious day. when just before the close a flood of stop loss orders brought about A razor like incision and a condition approaching a panic.
 At the end the market was Irregular varying from 9sc to 1ac off, as against prices 24 hours previous. Reports that the break in prices yesterday and those or today had caused a revival of flour busi- ness led to cash wheat sales. This had a helpful effect on prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
Must Clean Up

Baton Rouge, La, May T.-Dr Osc' Bowling, president of the state poaru health, yesterday swooped down on u Louisiana state house. where the sener assembly is in session and discovered Ill grant violations of the state sanitary al health laws. He corralled the sergeant at-arms of both houses and intorm' them that the inmates of the capt. would be arrested unless the heaith iaN were observed. Unless the laws are con piled with concerning towels py Monua Dr. Bowling informed the oiiieeiS ''' they would go to jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
ALLEN SCHOOL
 CARDS ARE OUT

The following invitation is issued: The Misses Allen and the class of 1912 request the honor of your presence at the com mencement exercises Thursday, May 2S at 4 o'clock, the Margaret Allen school Birmingham, Ala"
 The following compose the class: Ruth Linton Allen, Clara Peck Brown, Mar garet Tate Chenoweth, Francis Alexander Duncan, Helen Eubank, Sophia Holland Fitts, Martha Virginia Glover, Flora Mil ner Harrison, Roberta Miller Lamb, Alma Estelle Messer, Sally Nelson Norvell Leona Jodie Plosser, Marie Estelle Schuessler, Irene Strong, Annie Southerne Tardy, Bland Tomlinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
NOTES AND PERSONALS

| Mrs. Ernest Merrill of Evanston H., | and her children are guests of her brother, MT. M D. Orcutt, on Eleventh avenue
 Miss Ida Richardson of Murfreesboro. Tenn, arrived yesterday afternoon to visit Mrs. Samuel Perry. S30 Eleventh avenue south. Miss Richardson is the daughter of Judge Richardson, soN- ereign commander of the Scottish Rite Masons, who is well known in Bir- mingham. Miss Richardson has ire quently visited Mrs. Perry and is de- lightfully remembered.
 Miss Mildred Allen of Nashville is the guest of Mrs. A. M Garber.
 Col. Alex M. Garber has returned from brief visit to Montgomery.
 Mrs. Carl Seals is expecting her cousin, Miss Louise Mason, of Mobile in few days to be her guest
 Mrs. William H. Locke of Eufaula is the guest of Capt. and Mrs. John G. Smith, 1920 South Eighteenth street. She arrived last night.
 Mrs. Victor Hanson returned Thurs day from Montgomery, after visit of several weeks
 Mrs. Julia Nicely Finch, who has been in New York, arrived in Birming- ham this week. Mrs, Finch has been absent from this city nearly year.
 Fisher Tynes, the son of MT w. D. Tvnes, is expected home today from Virginia Military institute. where he Is a student
 Henry Harris, who is studying med icine in Nashville, has returned home for the holidays.
 Miss Mary Lou Cobb will leave Wednesday for Gadsden to visit Miss Susie Harden. She will be the especial guest at the dance given Wednesday night by the German club. Miss Wood son will also probably go down for the german.
 Mrs J. T. Jones. who came from De- mopolis to attend Episcopal council. will be the guest for a few weeks of her son and daughter, Mir. and Mrs. Emmett Jones, 316 Princeton avenue. Miss Nina Merle Gerald is visiting rel etives in this city. She is dividing her visit with Misses lone Irving and Hazel Copeland,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
DIR. ROSS SNYDER TO
 ADDRESS SUFFRAGE LEAGUE

The Equal Suffrage league will meet this afternoon at o'clock in the parish house of the Church of the Advent. Dr. Ross Synder will address the league on Health and Sanitation" giving a report of the meeting of the Southern Sociology cal Congress, which he recently attended Other speakers will be Judge Murphy of the juvenile court and Mrs. w. L. Mur- dock, who will give report of the Soci- ological Congress. The public is invited to attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
Meat Inspection Probe

Washington, May 17.-The House com- mittee on expenditures yesterday in the agricultural department postponed indeh- nitely action on it's schedule of the Nelson resolution to investigate the meat inspec- tion service. At the hearing on the reso- lution during this and last week, vari- ous charges were made against the ser vii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
MRS. HARDIE'S
 WEEK END PARTY

Mrs. William Hardie is entertaining sev- eral Birmingham friends during the week end at her home in Alexandria. They are Mrs. Frank Nelson, Jr., Mrs. Joseph McIester and Mrs. NJ. J. Gregg. The number was augmented yesterday by a party of matrons from Anniston who went
 over to spend the day. The home of the | Hardies-" Bide-a-w -wee''-is one of the most
 charming of the Alabama country homes,
 and it's guests encounter delightful hos Initalitv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
YANcEY MEETING

The regular meeting of the Yancey was held Friday, The meeting opened with quotations rom Sir Walter Scott. The programme included a series of essays. ''The Discovery of the South Pole" Will liam Rosater Recent Discoveries in the Scientific World" Robert Nesbit Great Strike in England" Robert Messer and talks by visitors.