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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28
GARDINER.

Mr. Pinkham OF Winthrop, candi-
date for sheriff, was in town on bus
mess, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28

my child was burned terribly about
the face, neck and chest. | applied Dr.
Thomas. Eclectic Oil. The pain ceased
and the child sank into a resful sleep -
Mrs. Nancy NJ. Hanson, Hamburg, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28

Chamberlan's Cough Remedy has won
its great reputation and extensive sale
by its remarkable cures of coughs, colds
and Group. 1t can be depended upon.
Try 1t. Sold by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28

You judge man not by what he
promises to do, but by what he has
done. That is the only true test. Cham-
standard has no superior. People every
where speak of it in the highest terms
of praise. For sale by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE

BROMO Qunine. the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy removes
cause. Call for full name Look for sig-
nature T.. w. GROVE. 6c tn. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28
Gard of Thanks.

We wish 10 express our sincerest
thanks to our friends for the sympa :
thy extended tn us in our late be-
reavement, and for the beautiful floral
tributes.
CHARLES A. LOVELY,
EUGENE V. LOVELY.
HARRY r. LOVELY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28
CASH MARKET
COMPANY
2s6 WATER STREET,
GARDINER, Maine.

You can cut the cost of your grocery
and provision bill by trading with us.
Let us help you save money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28

Children are much more likely to con-
tract the contagious diseases when they
have colds. Whooping cough diphtheria,
scarlet fever and consumption are dis
eases that are often contracted when the
child has a cold. That is why all medi-
cal authorities say beware of colds. For
the quick cure OF colds You will find
nothing better than Chamberlain
Cough Remedy 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe to
take For sale by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28

Best Kerosene Oil, 5 gal Soc.
Shredded Wheat, pkg, ........11c.
Cream of Wheat, 2 pkg .25c.
Grape Nut, pkg. ...............25 Csc,
Maple Flake, 2 pkg. 15c.
Compound Lard, the best in bulk BE.
Pure Lard, bulk .................1 lie.
Am. Family Soap, 7 bars .25c.
Peanut Butter, bulk .12c.
Fancy Butterine .........2 0c.
Old Dutch Cleanser ...........,..Ic.
Picked Tripe, 6 lbs. 25c.
Sneiders Ketchup, large bot. -. 19c.
Tel. 46-R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
A Trained Observer

'Few scholars or trained observers of Professor Philip Van Ness Myers class have made 2 systematic tour of the south for the purpose of addressing college fac- ulties and student bodies, and taking notes, as it were. Those of us who had the privilege of meeting Professor Myers while on his short visit to Birmingham the other day were most favorably ifn- pressed with him.
 During Professor Myers long and busy career as the head Of the department of history in the University of Cincinnati lie contributed largely 10 the worlds cul- ture. He is the author of standard hs- tories, and it may be said with truth that no man in this country has done more than he to popularlze among young men and voting women historical study ana kindred work.
 When he reached Birmingham Profess sor Myers had visited Kentucky. Ten iessee and Missouri, and had spent sev- cral days in Alabama. Although he had travelled extensively in the old world and the new, this was his first trip south. He had no hesitancy in saying that southern cities compared fayorabiy with northern cities. but that the rural population in the south was distressngly behind the rural communities of the northern states.
 Professor Myers is making his southern tour under the auspices of the United states governments department of edu- cation. It will be interesting and profta- ble to read his official report after he shall have completed this mission. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
MRS. FORNEY'S BEAUTIFUL RECEPTION YESTERDAY

An event of more than passing beauty was the reception given by Mrs. Burt For ney yesterday afternoon at her home in compliment to Miss Anna Garret of Greensboro and Mrs. Herring, her at tractive guests. Mrs. Forney in appear ance and manner combines those charms which make the gentewoman. She never looked lovelier than in her silver dotted gown over white satin as she greeted her 200 guests yesterday afternoon. The house on Crescent avenue had been ar the hall palms and other evergreens made beautiful background for the profusion of pink roses used The dining room was especially pretty with it's decorations of crimson and gold, the Richmond roses vieing with the golden yellow jonquils for favor. Miss Lise Shropshire and Miss Jamie Robertson received the guests in this room and served a dainty plate of salad and ice. Receiving in the hall were Mrs J. c. John and Mrs. Stephen Smith. The punch bowl was also in the hall and was presided over by Mrs. William Mudd Jordan and Mrs. Nathan L. Miller. Mrs. Benjamin Kidd and Mrs. John Whitfield poured coffee in the library. Mrs. w. F. B. Davis and Mrs Forney Johnston also received there. The two guests of honor, Mrs. Garret and Mrs. Herring, each looked charming in their reception gowns, Mrs. Garret wearing pale blue net and Mrs. Herring an exquisite white satin en train. Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, who dresses exquis- itely, looked unusually well in her flmy afternoon gown and Mrs. Bordan Burr also received wearing a becoming after noon gown in the sun tnts. The reception was one of the smart affairs of the win ter season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
,e . dlsgrace to a vlllage of the baek-

be disgrace to a village of the back woods.
 1t Is unmetropolitan on Birmingham s part to allow policemen on patrol duty to wear overcoats other than uniform. It may be that the men on their pres ent pay cannot afford 10 buy expen-
 sive uniform top" coats. but the com-
 mission should make the necessary pro- vision. Every city of considerable size has handsomely groomed police force A poorly groomed force makes a bad impression on visitors. Peanut and chewing gum vendors
 should not be allowed to 'spiel in the
 atre parquets. At any rate they should not be annoyingly vociferous. A man of long residence here sub
 mits the following:
 Whether 1t be for the want of train ing or q total disregard for appear ances there is no doubt but that the people of Birmingham arc pre- emil
 nent1y entitled 10 first prize for nn- tidiness. Look at our business blocks filtered with trash; the pavements streWn with orange and banana peels. heaps of debris piled up in front of the stores. This being the condition to be
 seen in the streets, what it is in tho alleys can only be imagined.
 Again: When the man invited his
 friend to visit him and by the way of giving the address of his residence said, I'm living on the lake front. drop to expect his guest as has the person who lives in the residence section of Birmingham to expect a stranger to find an unnumbered house on an un- numbered street or avenue when in- Vitcd to call"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
NEWS IF TIE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Mrs. Bert F0rney Gives a
 Brilliant Reception A LEAP YEAR DANCE The Country Club Luncheon-Mrs. Poncelar to Entertain - Club
 Calendar and Other Points of
 Interest-PersOnals
4 LEAP YEAR DANCE

The Country club luncheons grow in popularity At the luncheon hour yester- day car after car rolled up to the club house and left it's burden of fur coated, filmy yelled women, for there were 90 of Birminghams fair ones dining there. Among the hostesses were Mrs. Mason billiard, whose table bore a decoration of white narclssi in a large green basket in the center of the table. Her guests were her sister, the lovely Mrs. Harry Hide. of New York: Mrs. Orline Shipman, Mrs. Harrison Matthews and Mrs. Bradley Saunders.
 Mrs. Charles o. Locke was a hostess at ono of the prettiy appointed tables. A large center vase was filled with white narcissi and hyacinths, and at each plate was corsage bouquet of the same flow CTS. Her guests were Miss Fannie Dunn and her visitor Miss Dashiell, of Colum- bus. Miss; Mrs. Nesbitt, Mrs. Fitts, Miss Orr and Miss Weatherly. Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., had a party of five. They were Mrs. Fred LeVert, Mrs. Felix Dren- nen, Mrs. Culpepper Exum and Mrs. E. ". Barrett. Mrs. John w. Sibley was ac- eompanied by Mrs. Howells, the guest of Mrs. Mark Lewis; Mrs. Fred Gunster, Mrs. R. H. Vim, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Webb Crawford, Mrs. Robert Baugh and Mrs. A. l.. ,Fulenwider were also there. Others seen during the luncheon time were Miss Ella Hubbert, who was hostess to party of six; Mrs. Mercer Barnett, who had a party of nine guests; Mrs. I. F. Young. whose table was occupied by herself, Miss Eloise Johnston and two other guests. Mrs. Thomas Ellis had a party of four at her table and Mrs. John Chisholm was there with party of five. In another part of the room was Mrs. Henry Fowlkes with a party of three; Mrs. Sam Earl, Mrs. Robert Baugh, Miss Belle Roberts with a party of three, Mrs. M. Latady and Miss Mary Campbell, who had three guests with her.
 The large table was reserved by Mrs. George B. Mccormack, who gave the luncheon in compliment to Mrs. John Warren Ellard of Baltimore, the guest of Mrs. George Corners. The table decora- tions were golden nareissi and white hya- cinths. Mrs. McCormacks guests were Mrs. Ellard, Mrs. Connors, Mrs. c. C.. Terrell Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Walker Percy, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. II. R. John ston of New York, Mrs. Samuel Ledbetter, Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Mrs. Robert M. Goodah, Mrs. Viola Roden-Reden, Mrs. Bryant Mccormack and Mrs. Frank H. Lathrop.
 The club never looked lovelier than at the noon hour with the many tables and their flower decorations filling the living and dining rooms. The soft sunlight beaming in through the windows at the other end with their draperies of poppy velvet, the big wood fire and the white wicker lounges and chairs with their poppy upholstery inviting guests to re- main for a chat after the hours inter- course at the table.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
The Asfnrs in Enrland


 If there is any such thing as a man turning in his grave John Jacob As- tor, born in the little village of Wal dorf, near Heidelberg, Germany. in 1763, founder of the house of Astor in the United States. might have turned over a time or two when his great grand son. William Waldorf Astor, became a naturalized Englishman. And he might have turned again when his great great grand son, young Waldorf, lieutenant in the British army the son of w. w.. was appointed aide de camp to Sir Charles Douglas, inspector gen. eral of his majesty's forces.
 John Jacob, the founder, was sturdy Teutgr. who had q genius for trading. He ,me to the United States at the elose of the Revolution and entered the fur trade. He became thoroughly Americanized, and developed into an ardent patriot. He had no particular grudge against England, but. like all Americans of the early period, native or adopted, he was strongly welded to 1 our republican form of government and our democratic institutions. He was a man of high intelligence, of course, but of limited education. He believed in culture, however, and having ac- eumulated a fortune he left a legacy of $350,000 to found a public library In New York. There was a time when any American who would have ex- patriated himself and taken up his res idence in England would have been re- rIo But 1t Is very different today, and well 1t is so. We are about to celebrate the tooth anniversary of peace between England and America and In all prob- ability the two countries will never be at war with each other again.
 We think well of foreigners who inn migrate to the United States, and be- stow honors upon the worthy; and yet we seem 10 resent a citizen of the United States quitting his country and swearing allegiance to an old world monarch William Waldorf Astor, for merly of New York but now of Lon don, likes English society, doubtless. better than he does the 400 of his na- tive city. That is not so much to be wondered at, for the English are not only likable, but there Is a singular charm about English society Never- theless We Americans cannot help feel ing hurt at an action such as is involved in foreswearing American citizenship. MT. Astor is the proprietor of the Pail Mall Gazette and other London pub lications, and Is on terms of intimate friendship with English peers. He will never be raised to the peerage, but his son Wally, the young lieutenant. is almost sure in time to be an English lord The question arises, if England were republic and if all titles were abolished would we find American snobs trying to shine in the mother country. If England had no "his" or 'her majesty" no royal highness," no court ceremonial, but only plain mis- ters and madames and democratic pal ace receptions, American toadyism would take another direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
LEAP YEAR DANCE
 AT PHOENIX CLUB

most interesting affair was the leap year dance given by number of young ladies at the Phoenix club last evening. Several weeks ago d coterie of attractive girls decided to give this affair in return for the many favors of their young men friends during the last four years, and right royalty did they entertain them. They made out the list. checked them as the young men do at other affairs and called for them in their cars. They also made candy and bonbons with which to feed them, and the result of it was one of the most delightful small affairs in the clubs history. A partial list of those at tending the dance were: Miss Elsie Fies, MT. Joe Saks. Miss Alice Levi, Mir Arm old Hirsh, Miss Irma Levi, MT. Raymond Klotz. Miss Lillian Goldman, MT. Philip oster. Miss Alice Phillips, MT Movins Bernheim, Miss Mabel Feld (yisitlns Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
THE LURE OF THE GARDEN
 AND THE CITY BEAUTIFUL IDEA
Planning the Early Spring GardenThere No Better Way to Arrange It Than On Paper-The Prisoner Who Was Given the Care of Flowers and What It Meant to
 Him-There Is No Place So Humble That Flowers Refuse to Grow
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

With the first little Croeus that peeps from under the ground, and the pink of he Peach Blossom. the coming of Spring is heralde1 by these little harbingers.
 Everybody who cares for flowers-and the person who doesn't is like ''the man who hath no music in his soul'-begins to plan for his Garden, and even if he doesn't actually begin to dig and hoe and rake abola in the last of the winter leaves he contents himself with arranging it on paper
 It's very satisfactory idea, by the way.
 Make a scale drawing of your prem lses-that is. a diagram of the shape of your lot, letting each inch represent so naany linear feet in accordance with the actual dimension of the plot.
 Next draw in the paths and, walks, marking the location of shruhbery and trees.
 With this sketch before you, proceed to lay out the garden-to-be, remembering always, that the Flower Garden should
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
BACKBONE OF STRIKE
 BROKEN IN LISBON

Lisbon, January 3i.-Proelamation of martial law here and the arrest of over 1000 Of the most active members of the strike committee has broken the backbone of the general strike which began Monday in sympathy with the street car employees of Evera. The pressive influence of the military under the command of General Carvalhal, who had 5000 troops under his orders, has awed the strikers and the street car service started again today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
MRS. PONCELAR ENTERTAINS
 THIS AFTERNOON

Mrs. D. J. Poncelar and Mrs. Mae Rod. gers, two of Birminghams charming ma ons, will give a silver tea this afternoon at the hone of Mrs. Poncelar, on Maple- wood avenue for the benefit of the new Southside Baptist church. Assisting them will be Mrs. J. O. Thompson, Mrs Smith Cullom. Mrs. Thomas Bowron, Mrs. Ef- nest McGccver, Mrs. Joseph Dill, Mrs Horace Adams, Mrs. Thomas Wingfeld Mrs. Georgia Durham. and Mrs. w. D. Oreutt There will also be a party of charming girls assisting in making the affair one delightful indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Some Gentle Knocks

I am not a chronic fault finder. The fact is 1 have little use for the muck raker or the knocker. But there are defects in our city administration and customs in our unofficial life that cause comment from time to time.
 I am proud of Birmingham and am ever Jealous for it's reputation, and such being true I would be glad to see a. law prohibiting the use of shabby vehicles in funeral processions. There are many elegant livery carriages here, but when ever there Is a largely at tended funeral one finds a number of lapldated teams in line that would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
: BOMB THROWERS AT WORK IN MACEDONIA

Constantinople. January 31.-Another outrage occurred in a Macedonia town by bomb throwcrs. A bomb was thrown fhto the center of a detachment of military po- lice at Radovisht, 37 miles northwest of Monastir, and the police commissary and a lieutenant of the reserve and eight po- lice were killed instantly. Eight other mu- niclpal policemen, including the command CT, were severely wounded. A Bulgarian was arrested as author of the outrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
MASONS MEET IN
 NEW ORLEANS SOON

New Orleans, January 31.-High Masons from all over America will gather in this city Monday to assist in celebrating the 10D,h anniversary of the establishment or the grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Louisiana, details for which have been completed providing a pro- gramme of entertainment and banauets. One of the features of the celebration will be a hapaue. attended by grand officers, representatives to the grand lodge and sDecial gnests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
BOX PARTY AT BIJOU

Miss Esther Lovoy entertained a few friends at box party at the Bijou Tues day afternoon, for Mss Katherine Diyoon of Columbus. Ga. The otler guests were Misses Annie and Mary Troncali Mildred Lovoy and Ethel Spawkins. After the performance the young ladies went to Nunnallys for re- treatments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Presidents on the Stump

It is well for the President or the Onlte1 States to visit various sections of she country on fitting occasions, so that the people may have an opportunity Of seeing him and hearing his voice. but this way that our chief executives have of stump ing the country politically when they are candidates for reelection is not in keep ing with the dignity of the high office they hold. President Taft has spent @ good deal of his time campaigning. Presiden
 Harrison, when he was seeking a secont term, made many campaign speeches Il the last year of his administration.
 MT. CIsevland, the only democratic President since the war. was something of a travelef. but he made no campaign speeches while he was in office. It may be set down as a certainty that oscar Underwood, should he become President would refrain from sreech making in hts own behalf Although he is now the logical candidate for the democratic nonl- nation, nc says not word to promote his own cause. Moreover, he has a man 3 lob on his hands as chairman of the ways and means committee in the House of Represen satives and he Is giving his undi- vided time to his exacting congressional duties. In the event of his election te the presidency he would apply himself assiduously 10 executive work, which, by the way, has become Herculean in these latter years. Nothing could induce him to use his office or raise his voice to further his chances for a second term, In MT. Underwood's case we have a splen- die example of the office seeking the man, and should 1t he the good fortune of this country to have him for it's Pres ident he would not be an avowed eandi- date for a second term; renomination honor would have to be thrust upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Fire in Massachusetts

Attleboro, Mass, January 3l.-Starting from the explosion on an automobile q fire early today in the Operahouse block resulted in & loss reaching s20O,oOo The business section for n while was threat ened with destruction. The third and fourth floors contained apartments, but all occupants succeeded in making safe exits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS

All ladies who will go to the Confeder-
 ate ball au the Country club on the night of February 3 will please communicate with Mrs. II. E. Stringfellow, 1706 Four
 teenth avenue. south. Bell phone Main leGl-J. Mrs. Stringfe,low, general chair man, deslres to have aa many as possible
 go in these costumes as it will greatly enhance the beauty of the brilliant scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01

have a position where plenty of air will reach it morning and afternoon. thus seeking q southern exposure if possible.
 A southeastern exposure is ideal for 2 vegetable Garden, but a Flower Garden will not do as well under such circum- stances.
 One thing that the amateur gardener must be careful of, and that is on small territory not to be ever ambitious, be- cause nothing is worse than not being able. to live up to immense proportions in an overcrowded garden on small space. A Lover Of Flowers said to me yester- day:
 If had the money, would make Bir- mingham cver.'
 Certainly" I replied, ''anybody can make anything over if they have money enough.'
 But my City Beautiful idea wouldn't ta ke as much money as you might think '' sad the Lover of Flowers, quickly. "It would be the sort of uplft that the individual would do himself. The good would be permanent and the change for tie better would keep on spreading. All honor to Ex-Mayor George B. Ward, for his splendid working during his adminis- tration, toward beautifying the City of Birmingham. His fame spread abroad quickly in .his respect, and he was daily In receipt of letters from various sources all over the country, inquiring about his plans and ideas for such a measure. Ar tioles were written about him in the cur rent magazines and pictures of the dis tricts where his influence for the City Beautiful idea was more keenly felt than others were shows in various ways. fd like to see the commissioners continue the work MT. Ward started. and which added 50 much to Birminghams appearance"
 And if you had tho money you spoke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
CLUB CALENDAR

The Qni Vive club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. w. D. Homes at : o'clock.
 The Study circle will meet Friday aft ernoon with Mrs. Oscar Hundey.
 The Council of Jewish Women will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at pr. New fields church.
 The Edgewood club will meet with Mrs. w. C. Mclaughlin.
 The Woman's Civic league will hold it's regular meeting Thursday afternoon ct o'clock in the City hall.
 The Ullman School Improvement asso o.ation will meet this afternoon at 2 50 o'clock. Mir Glen will deliver an address on Dickens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Of Current Interest and Other7viSe
By A MAN OF LEISURE

may be assumed that his criticism will be constructive, and that his gentle spirit will pervade it all. There is a great deal of illiteracy in rural Alabama, and this oeplorable condition will continue until the constitution is amended so as to al low school districts to tax themselves for educational purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
MRS. HOUSTON DAVIS GIVES
 A SUPPER FOR MISS CLAYTON

MT. and Mrs. Houston Davis gave de- lightful buffet supper last evening In com pl.ment to their attractive guest, Miss Clinton, of Waco, Tex. The dining room made a pretty setting for the lovely hos tess and her guests. The decorations were pink roses and smilax. Mrs. Davis gown was black and Miss Clinton was lovely in a white gown of crystal and satin,