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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
py MYRTLE MILES

The early winter is d gay and friV- olous period, when we are carried along with the tide. From the deadly dull au- tumn season devoted to selection of win- ter wardrobes and a flight maybe to some eastern mart or autumn resort, to tic later interval when we are carried along with the tide, is far cry. The fash ionable period appears to open later each year. but when once started the older folk need initiate no entertaining of their own. for it is the season of the young people, and we are at their mercy. The scale of living has become so elaborate that the functions of fashionable society must have everything in keeping, the tallest buildings. the widest avenues, the most palatial yachts, the best opera, and-well, all the rest of it. Even in a city of the middle size, such as Bir- mingham, a part of the year is devoted to affairs of the most elaborate nature, the tiIae honored tea with it's music, its flowers, it's profusion of indigestible sweets and drinks, the usual dinner, the party to the play the final dance with perhaps a breakfast to follow; such is the round of gayeties in midwinter when the WOTlu dflu HIS VILE dlt III ihost my oous mood. Bat beyond a few engage ments promising exclusive and brilliant incidental entertainments, there is yet no promise of definite entertainment ex- cept the statement given out this morn- ing of the Phoenix clubs annual series. The entertainment committee of that fashionable institution has completed the list ofs club affairs which indicate the most brilliant season ever enjoyed by the members and their friends.
 November 21, Thanksgiving Eve, the season formally opens, as for many years has been the custom, also of the South ern club, with the annual opening ball. From Mobile, Atlanta, Montgomery, Sel- ma and Annston will come visitors for this promising affair; there are always many out of town guests. but the indica- tions thls year are for greatly increased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
CHRISTENING CEREMONY
 AT HENS RESIDENCE

Morris George, the infant son of MT.
 and Mrs. M. c. Heins. will be the in
 spiration of a happy incident of today.
 The tiny chap is to be christened this |afternoon at his parents home and the
 conclusion of the ceremony will be fol- lowed by an elaborate reception and buffet supper. The efficient is the Rev. |U. D. Mooney The house will be decor lated with white carnations and ferns and the dining room especially will be | a bower of these pure white blossoms. The table will be covered with real
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

PLANS FOR THE PHOENIX CLUES WINTER SEASON-THE CADMEAN CIRCLE ENDORSES A PLAY IN MATERIAL FASHION BY HAVING YOUNG PEOPLE AS CORRESPONDENTS ON WE'D DINGS PAST AND PRESENT. s SOCIAL MATTERS OF INTER- EST-A BIRMINGHAM WOMAN WHOSE USEFULNESS IS WELL KNOWN-OTHER TOPICS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
MRS. LEFTWICH'S
 INFORMAL BRIDGE

In compliment to Miss Helen Hayes. who is the guest of Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Berry Leftwich, was one of yesterdays hostesses. entertained two tables of bridge players. Suggestive of the Hallowe' en time were the decorations, witches and iack-o' lanterns and other mystical sym bols appearing in the score cards and re- freshment motif. The prize was a hand embroidered towel and the consolation a pair of silk hose
 Mrs Leftwch's guests were Miss Hays Mrs Aubrey Ivy, Mrs. C. NJ. Stanley Mrs Floyd Strong of Hu1tsville,- Miss Murray Adams. Mrs. Sam King, Mrs. Will liam Streit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
HICKOx-CALHOUN

In Cleveland. O., yesterday afternoon occurred the marriage of Miss Martha Calhoun and Mir. Wilson B. Hickox, It was celebrated at the palatial residence of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Calhoun, the parents of the bride, on Euclid Heights, at 4:3O o'clock in the afternoon and Dean DuMoulin of Trinity cathedral officiated. The event is of interest in Birmingham and elsewhere throughout the south be- cause of the distinction of the family kinsmen they are. of the statesman, John c. Calhoun--and because of a wide con nection in Birmingham Atlanta and in Charleston, s. c.
 As to the wedding plans a friend of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
MRS. AGEE A HOSTESS AT SOUTHERN CLUB

A small and very informal luncheon was given at the Southern club yester- day by Mrs w. c. Agee in compliment to Miss Dumbell the guest of Mrs. Cum ningham Wilson. In the coterie seated about the table were Miss Dumbell, Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. William Mudd Jordan and the hostess, Mrs Agee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

lace center piece over green and the
 shades on the candelabra will also be
 green. Mints in the chosen colors will be served from bonbon dishes in the
 shape of dainty white carnations. A delicious two-course buffet supper, in which the green and white shades will be effectively carried out. will be served to the friends whom MT and Mrs. Heins have asked to celebrate this happy oc- casion. Among those present will be
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Jones, MT. and Mrs
 A. l.. Hoyt, Mrs. John c. Crouch and Miss Roberta Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
HALLOWEEN PARTY
 FOR MASTER OLIVER BLUE

Master Oliver Blue, oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Blue. celebrated his sixth birthday with a Halloween party Friday afternoon at his home in Woodlawn. The idea of Hallowe' 'en was effectively en- phasized in the decorations. Jack-o'-lan- terms covered the lights and in the din- ing room was hung witch's pot contain ing a fortune for each little guest The table in the dining room held a huge birthday cake, on which were six large yellow candles. This was surrounded by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
MORTLOCk- SCHWARTZ
 WEDDING CELEBRATED

In the presence of 8 few friends the marriage of Miss Evelyne D. Schwartz to MT. P. Finch Mortlock was quietly Isolemnized by the Rev. L. c. Brans- lcomb, D, D., pastor of the First NJ. E. |chtirch, Tuesday evening. Miss Schwartz is from Pensacola. Fla, and has been lin this city since spring. MT MortloclS comes of an anci nt English county family. He is employed with the South ern Iron and Steel company After Oc- tober 21 Mir. and Mrs. Mortlock will be Lat 7I6 Eighteenth streeet. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
GOLF HANDICAP
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

The ladies handicap at the County club will be played on the golf links this week. Tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock entries of names may be made This is the first of the series of con tests for the cup, ownership to be es- tablished after the third. The second
 will be run off about the middle of No-
 vember
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
ATTENDANTS FOR FERGUSON
 kESMODEL NUPTIALS

The marriage of Miss Emma Kesmodel and MT. Ferguson will be one of the in- teresting events of the week. The bridal party is quite small, including only Mrs. H. T. Peters. matron of honor and Miss Molly Kesmodel maid of honor The out of town guests expected for the occasion will be Mrs Howard Buckley of Balti- more. Mrs. O. F. Hendricks of Baltimore, MT. H. T. Peters Carbon Hill and MT. w. T. Phillips. Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
COMMENT ON
 MIR. WHATLEY'S ENGAGEMENT

Referring to the announcement of
 MT. Seaborn T. Whatley and Miss Scott the Tuscaloosa Times Gazette says: ''rhe annuopcement is very interest ing to Tuscaloosa fDiends of the groom,
 who was reared in Hale county, at- tended the University and was an ex- lceedingly popular student. His bride to be is the daughter of a noted novel; ist, Mrs. Fenellosa, having acquired
 much fame for several popular novels
 written under the nom de plume of Sydney Mccall"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
PEACOCK COUSINS
 INVITATIONS ISSUED

The following card has been received by friends of the contracting parties:
 Mrs. Sarah Georgia Cousins invites you to be present at the marriage of her daughter, Georgia Pearl, to Mir. John Bishop Peacock, on Wednesday evening, October 23, 1912, at o'clock, Mt, Vernon Methodist church, Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
LITTLE MISS DAWSON
 ENTERTAINED AT MATINEE

Miss Bessie Dawson. the little daugh- ter of Mrs. Frank l.. Whitman, invited 12 little friends to assist in the, cele- bration of her tenth birthday at a matinee party at the Majestic yesterday afternoon. The young folks were high Ky entertained and this will be remem- bered as one of little Miss Dawson's happiest anniversaries. Those who helped to make this such an enjoyable occasion were: Janice Joy, Elizabeth Joy. Dorothy Joy. Louise Weston. Clar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
DONALDSON WILLIAMSON
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mir and Mrs. Benjamin Baldwin Meri- wether announce the engagement of their sister, Roberta Ellen Williamson. to Mir Samuel Watts Donaldson of Montgomery, the wedding to occur Mo- vember at their home in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
BECKLEY-MYERS
 ENGAGEMENT NOTED

Mir. Harry W. Myers announces the engagement and approaching marriage Iof his daughter. Cecile Winifred, to Mr
 Leroy W. Beckley of Harrisburg, Pa. the wedding to take place October a3, l1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

ence Redd. Katherine Redd Augusta Mason, Elenor Murdock, Elizabeth Mo- Claud. Elenor Seals. Dora Dawson and the hostess, Bessie Dawson. Mrs. Whit man chaperoned the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

the family wrote a few days ago, because of MT. Hickoxs family being in mourn ing for his aunt and uncle, the late Mrs, Harvey H. Brow and MT. c. C. Hickox the wedding is to be very quiet. The ceremony, pronounced by Dean DuMouliu will take place in the ballroom. Mrs Paul Foster. the brides sister. ia to be her only attendant. The best man will be MT. Fayette Brown. cousin of the groom, and the usbers Mir. Howard Cor
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Your Complexion Needs Protection

clear and pearly white. A daily ne- cessity for the ladies' toilet. whe- ther al { hon.e Q or while tra yelling, as 1t protects the skin from
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

The following card has been issued Skulls at home November s. 1912. no, South Eighteenth street. Dancing. 800
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
GAS COMPANY TO SPEND
$2,OOO,O0O ON PLANT

The Detroit City Gas Co. will spend
more than $2,000,000 In improvements
and increasing its facilities during
the next two years, and about $l,OOO,-
600 will be spent within the next
eight months. Work has been start
ed on huge gas tank between West
Jefferson.ave and Fort-st., near Twen-
ty.sixth.st., The EXCAVATION HAVING Just
been completed. The tank Will have
a capacity of 100000 feet and will be
one of the two largest gas tanks III
the country, another tank OF The
same capacity being in use in New
York. In addition TO the erection Cf
the tank, both of the present gas pro
dncing plants will be duplicated with
in the next two years, and 75 mics
OF service pipe will be laid in Detroit
during the year
Oficials OF the gas company say
that the enlargement OF the facilities
OF the company is made necessary TO
provide for the present and future
growth of the city. The company Will
put forth every effort to keep pace
with the demand.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
GOV. JOHNSON COMES
OUT FOR ROOSEVELT
California Progressive Calls Him
Country's Greatest Teacher
and Flags Taft

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Characteriz-
ing Col. Roosevelt as THE greatest
teacher our country ever had" and
the Exponent OF equal opportunity
Tor all and the champion OF popular
rule" Gov. Hiram w. Johnson, of
California, today declared for Roose-
yelts nomination as the Republican
presidential candidate.
The governor assailed the admin
istration OF President Taft, which, he
said, had transferred the Republican
party from the high tide OF success
TO its low ebb, with confidence in it
sadly shaken and declared that ITO
continue. with the leader whose three
years have wrought such disaster can
mean only political suicide"
In explaining his desertion of Sen
ator LaFollette's candidacy, the Cali
fornia executive pays high tribute to
the Wisconsin statesman and de-
clares:
I'm California with the cause ever
the determining factor, 1t Is obvious
that progressive policies can be best
accomplished at present through the
leadership of Theodore Roosevelt"
The governor has been in the east
for nearly month and has conferred
at great length with all of the pro-
gressive leaders regarding the situa-
ton. He saw LaFollette last week in
Washington and afterward conferred
with Roosevelt while the colonel was
preparing his declaration Of principles
to be announced in speech in Colum-
bus Wednesday.
In his statement the Californian
places his o. X. on the colonel's can
didacy and this Is interpreted as be-
ing an o. X. for Roosevelt's Colum-
bus, Ohio, speech also. Johnson de-
layed his stay in the east several
weeks IN order to urge upon Col
Roosevelt the necessity of the lat
ter taking an ultra-progressive stand.
if the support of the western radicals
was to be secured. AS result OF
(COntlnued ON Page Sikh
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19

America OF the history OF our country
and or the great economic problems
now to be solved. A southerner by
birth, he went TO northern state
and through his splendid character
and exceptional ability rose to the
presidency of great university.
With the information gathered by
a life of study, fitting him peculiarly
for public service, he was called to
tho governorship of New Jersey.
There he demonstrated unsurpassed
capacity to handle the practical af-
fairs OF government. He proved that
"a ripe scholar could, possess rare
executive ability.
Under his administration New Jer-
sey has obtained pure election laws,
intelligent regulation and supervision
of public service companies, legisla-
ton to promote the health and the
educational progress of the people
and many other measures of similar
nature, yet no invasion has been
made OF legitimate property rights.
THE splendid reforms which he
led to successful completion are In
line with the work which will con-
front him as president.
"As the nominee OF the party he
can be relied upon both by speech
and pen to teach Democratic truths
with clearness which will carry con-
viction to his hearers and readers. lie
is a master OF the tariff problem. His
speeches upon this subject are
models. He has captured an immense
Continued ON page -.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
CAN'T IDENTIFY SUSPECT
AS HER ASSAILANT

Little Gladys Luke, the 11-year-eld
girl attacked by an unknown man
near her home, No. 722 Holcomb-ave.
last Wednesday night, was unable TO
positively identify Frank Bosquette,
arrested by the police when he was
brought before her for the second
time in the Luke home, Monday morn
ing. On Sunday, when he faced her
as she lay in bed, she said he resem-
bled the man who attacked her.
On the occasion of the second visit
the police had Bosquette wear his cap,
as her assailant had done, and walk
toward and away from her. Bosquette
went through the performance with
out showing any sign of nervousness.
At the end of It, the little girl an
nounced that she couldn't say that he
was her assailant; merely that he
looked ike the fellow.
Detectives Stenton and Downey,
who had charge of Bosquette, took
him back to police headquarters, but
said that he would be released, as
there was no evidence on which to
hold him.
Bosquette was convicted OF SINH
lar offense few years ago
foreigner, named Gansser. also
arrested as a suspect, was taken be-
fore Gladys. Sunday. She quickly said
-ife-was- net her -assailaHt- and he was
released.
The little victim OF the attack is
recovering, and ii Is expected she will
soon be able to be around again.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
HERE'S FINE CHANCE FOR
POLICE TO GET BUSY
Saloonkeeper Admits Selling
Liquor on Sunday and
Operating Slot Machine

William Dye, a saloonkeeper in
business at No. 1909 Chene-st., ad-
mitted in Justice Lemkie's court,
Monday, that he sold liquor In his
place on Sunday, Oct. l, 1911, and
operated a nickel-in-the-slot machine.
DYE was defending an action
brought by Michael Gajewski, who
claimed that he had been assaulted
and badly beaten by Dye when he at
tempted TO take his brother away
from the slot machine, in which he
was losing his weeks wages. The
plaintiff claims he urged his brother
to stop playing the. machine. and at
temptad- to Lead him away when Dye
Knocked him down and kicked him,
causing serious injuries. Die admit
ted selling liquor. and the operation
of the machine, but claimed that he
beat Gajewski because the latter was
creating a disturbance.
The case was given TO the jury
shortly before court adjourned.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
G0VH1 WILSON IS IS t0GIeeAAIt
MAN FOR NOMINATION
DECLARES H0KE SMITH
Georgia Senator Says Election
Would Best Serve Interests
of All the People
STANDS FOR PROGRESS
Man Who Served With Harmon
Under Cleveland Is Strong
For N. ]. Statesman
STANDS FOR PROGRESS
(From a Special Correspondent.

(From a Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.--Although
he served with Judson Harmon In
President Cleveland's cabinet. Sena-
tor Hoke Smith, of Georgia, Is of the
opinion that Governor Woodrow viii
son Is by far the strongest man the
Democratic party can nominate for
president. He said today:
II favor Governor Wilson for no
personal reason, but because I believe
his nomination and election will best
serve the people Of the entire coun-
try.
While he was born in Virginia and
spent a considerable portion OF his
boyhood and young manhood in
Georgia, he Is now a great national
character. / cannot believe that his
birthplace will lessen his strength in
any state.
ITO again call to the presidency a
man from the state OF Washington
and Jefferson will appeal to national
patriotism. Especially is this true
when that man has unsurpassed
capacity TO help solve the present
problems which concern the happi-
ness and prosperity of all our people.
Governor Wilson stands for sane
progress, for a square deal, for JUS
tice to all. and at the same time for
a government OF law under the con-
stitution.
He is the most profound student in
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
REP, RAINEY UPH0tDS
MINISTER FROM COLUMBIA
FOR REBUNNG UNCLE SAM
"GreatWrong Must Be Righted,"
He Says Regarding Squab-
BILE Over Canal
RELATIONS ARE STRAINED
Senor Ospina Puts Ban on
Knox's Proposed Visit
To His Country
RELATIONS ARE STRAINED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Charac-
teriZing the attitude of the United
States toward Colombia as "Inde-
fensible," Rep. Rainey (Dem., Ills.),
today issued lengthy statement in
dorsing the stand taken by Minister
Ospina, of Colombia, against the
American government.
Minister Ospina's letter forcibly
recalls attention to our indefensible
conduct for nearly 10 years in refus-
ing Colombia the arbitration she has
requested" Rainey said. IF we had
treated any of the great world pow
ers as outrageously as We have treat
ed this little South American republic
we would have become involved at
once in war.
I'm 1876 we entered into a solemn
treaty with Colombia guaranteeing
her sovereignty on the Isthmus of
Panama In 1869 Colombia agreed TO
everything we demanded in the way
of a Panama canal and we entered
into an agreement with her, which,
however, was never ratified.
"T'he evidence am presenting now
before the foreign affairs committee
shows that Notwithstanding our treaty
with Colombia our state department
and the president of the United
States made possible the alleged
revolution on the Isthmus of Panama
Immediately after the fake revolu-
ton We entered into a compact with
the new republic of Panama guaran-
teeing her sovereignty over the same
territory. Is 1t any wonder Colombia
has been demanding arbitration? In
view OF our present position on arbi-
tration treaties. can we in honor,
longer refuse to give this little re-
public the arbitration she has so Wig
orously demanded for nearly a de-
cade?
This statement has frequently
been made that Colombia agreed with
us to accept a sum of money and az
terwards demanded more and that
therefore we were justified in taking
the canal zone. The evidence before
Continued ON PaKe Seven.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
.PITNEY GETS HARLAN'S
PLACE IN SUPREME COURT
President Decides To Appoint
Former Member of Congress
To Succeed Late Jurist

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Official
announcement was made at the White
House today that the president would
appoint Mahlon Pitney, chancellor OF
the state of New Jersey and former
member of congress, to the supreme
court vacancy.
Chancellor Pitney was the dark
horse among the score or more OF
candidates for the vacancy caused by
Justice Harlan's death. The new JUS
tice is 80 years of age and has been
an attorney and judge for more than
a score OF years. From 1901 TO 1908
he served as associate Judge OF the
New Jersey supreme court.
TRENTON, n. j., Feb. 19.-Chan-
cellor Pitney was born at Morristown,
N. j., Feb. 5, 1853. He was graduated
from Princeton in 1879 and admitted
to the bar in 1882. He was temporary
chairman of the Republican state con-
vention in 1895. which nominated John
w. Griggs, for governor. In 1894 he
was elected to congress and reelected
in 1896. In 1898, he was elected state
senator
Gov. Voorhees, on Feb. S, 1901, nom
mated him for justice of the supreme
court to succeed Justice Gummerere,
resigned.
Gov. Fort nominated him as chan
cellor Jan. %, 1908. Pitney's father
was q vice-chancellor.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
WOW, BUT HERES A SHUcKKj
D, j. R, PLEADS GUILTY TO
OPERATING FR|GID CAR
Twas Just Tripper, Intended
For Only One Run, Attor-
ney Explains
SENTENCE IS DEFERRED
Court Finds That Company Is
Equipping Cars With Heaters
Faster Than Promised

Attaches of Judge Connolly's branch
OF the recorders court received a dis
tinct shock, Monday morning, when
Attorney Stewart o. Van De Mark,
representing the ID. u. r., pleaded
guilty to complaint preferred by AS
slstant Corporation Counsel Thomas
Penniman, charging the company
with failing to heat a car on the
Grand River line.
The memory OF man runneth not
back to the time when the ID. u. X.
ever pleaded guilty to anything be
fore. The contrite attitude OF the cor
poration was distinct surprise.
Mr.. Penniman produced two wit
nesses TO show that there was flaky
ash, but no fire in the stove, and that
the stove was cold. All of this was
admitted by the d. U. r. attorney,
but he explained it all very fiuently.
The car had been sent out early
that morning as "tripper" for the
stored in the barn the rest of the
time, but gap occurred in the line,
and this fateful car was sent out to
fill the gap.
Mr.. Van De Mark wanted a grant
of time TO investigate the regrettable
occurrence before sentence is passed,
and Judge Connolly granted delay
until Wednesday, when nine other
cases OF cold cars on the Sherman and
Crosstown lines will be heard.
Judge Connolly, after an investiga-
ton of numerous reports on the situ-
alton in the heating and ventilating
war agaist the ID. u. r., reported that
the company was doing very nicely
in living up TO the ordinance as far as
equipping cars is concerned.
A year ago. the court ordered the
installation OF Peter Smith heaters In
the cars, and the company agreed TO
install 40 each month. Judge Connol-
ly receives reports, on the 10Th or
each month, giving the car numbers,
and lines, on which the heaters have
been installed. He found, Monday,
that 650 cars have already been equip
ped, while the 40 a month rate would
amount to only $50.
Under the circumstances, Judge
Connolly ruled that, hereafter, COM
plants should be made against In
dividuals. instead of against the cor
poration, which has Indicated its Will
lingness to live up to the ordinance.
Motormen and conductors on cold
cars will hereafter be complained
against. and an effort will be made
to find out who is really responsible
for the coldness of the car, provided
that coal has been supplied, and the
ashes have been taken care OF at ap-
pointed supply stations.