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STATE NEWS
FORDYCE, ARK.

Circuit court convened here today, Judge H. w. Wells, of Monticello, presiding. The court docket is very light fer this term The courts time will largely be taken up by personal injury suits. In all probability the term will not last over a week.
 The revival at the First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev H. l.. Win- burn of Philadelphia, is meeting with fine success. !. Big crowds attend the meeting nightly.
 Rev. E. J. Compere, pastor of the First Baptist Church, here has tend cred his resignation to take effect July lst. He will leave here to accep. a chair in the Ouachita College at Philadelphia. xf ,IY
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EE. BAKER GOES TO NEW MEXICO

Aes' C. N. Baker, who recently (sn'e aere to take the passionate of
 ss Hawley Memorial church, suc- r'su''is Rev. w. w. Nelson, was re- F''ea ol his duties at his own re-
 S'al yesterday and will in few days Ts'e TOT Clovis, N. M., to accept the g's'orate Of the First Methodist .Ssca. Rev. Baker will be succeed
 usre oy Rev. Fred Hamilton, a ss@oe'bilt University student. who sa' nnlsh his studies this week. Rev. u'l'oh Will meet his congregation .s s.' sunday III health is given as N cause of Rev. Bakers request to x relieved
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AT
 FOREST PARK TO-DAY

Many negro visitors will be in the city today to attend the emancipa- tion celebration which will be held at Forest Park today and tomorrow. The park has been engaged for the two days and baseball games between local and visiting teams will be the main attractions, while all the con- Icessipas will be ip full blast; ! E The celebration has received the''elv dorsement' of the Chamber of Com merce. The City Lague game gched- uIed for Thursday afternoon will be postponed.
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They Put an End t0 If.

Charles Sable. 30 Cook St., Roches- ter, Y. Y., says he recommends Foley kidnAy Pills at every opportunity be- cause. they gave. him prompt relief from "a bad case of kidney trouble that had long bothered him. Such a recommendation, coming from MT. Sa- ble, is direct and convincing evidence of the great curative qualities of Fo- ley Kidney Pills. w. l.. Dewoody & Co.
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COMMISSIONER DYE AT OFFICE.

Little Rock, Ark, June 1S.-After confinement of week ill local hospital, Rueben G. Dye. State Land Commissioner, was today able to re- sume charge of his department. Sev- eral months ago Commissioner Dye was successfully operated upon for appendicitis, but recently experienced other intestinal troubles which took him back to the hospital.
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|00oOO OOOOO oOI
 \ MEXICAN ASSOCIATION. OI R000OO OOOO 900 900
Columbus, 4; Toledo, 0. Milwaukee, G.; Minneapolis, ,.
 |yo other games played, rain.
100000 OOO'O OOOO co |s SOUTHERN LEAGUE. O
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|Aontgomery, &; N}w Orleans, '.
 DllFmintha i; Mobile 0. 3 ~z ENhvihe, 10; Atlanta, 6. |Chattanot/a Memphis, Wet ground.
Game Postponed,

BThe game that was to have been (liyed in the City League yesterday
 | Forest Park by the Graphic and Henry Marx aggregations was post
 luaed on account of wet grounds.
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William Finn, Republican Boss of fea1s5tEahia, and one of the most en- efseae of the Roosevelt leaders in the Chicago fight.
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of pr. and Mrs. l. P. Newton, two of the best known and most promi nent residents of this section. pr. Newton is one of the pioneer physi- clans of southeast Arkansas.
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tOea Colas l2; Sixth Avenues. 1.

me Coca Cola and Sixth Avenue aseball deams played an exciting aa interesting game yesterday at
 enlh and Nebraska streets. The aae was won by the Coca Cola nine, sh1.
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HOTEL DIRECTORY

WHAYNE HOTEL Special attention given commercial
 men.
 Rison, Ark. KINGSLAND HOTEL F. M. Knickerbocker, Prop. Kingsland, Ark. NEW HOTEL KILGORE. Up-to-daite Modern Hotel Rates $2.00 and up. w. M. Carraway, Mgr. Fordyce, ArA THE BOGGS HOUSE Stephens, Ark. Miss Pearl BOggs. Prop, NUNNALLY HOTEL. Comemrcial Mems Home
 Waldo, Ark. HINTON HOTEL. First class hotel
 Stamps, Ark. MULKEY HOTEL Rates $2.00 per day LeWisville. Ark. MENDENHALL HOUSE. The only free cool sample rooms il the state-with cold air system. $2.00 Per Day.
 McNeil, Ark.
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William E. Barnes, Republican Boss of New York, who is working out a long cherished grudge against Colon
  el Roosevelt by lending his influence and political shrewdness to the Taft forces at the National Republican con- vention.
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+ + * AT THE HOTELS
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AT THE JEF'F'ERSON-J. B. Grif- fin, Memphis; l.. Broaddus, Little Rock; M. c. Raymond, Memphis; R. M. Bass, Lou ;sville, Ky; w. E. Hull, Carlo Ill.,; A. E. Wilson, Little Rock; B. D. Miller, Oneida, N. Y.; R. B. Braiken, Little Rock; M. C. Tanger, New York; E. J. Davis, St. Louis; Mrs. C. Green, Ferriday, La.; w. A. Jackson, Camden; w. R. Mccain, Lit tie Rock; w. H. Roane, Warren; H. Linz, St.. Louis; J. l.. Monkhouse. Shreveport; E. w. Williams, English; ; M. w. Ware, Moscow; l.. c. Reynolds. Greenville; R. w. Marks Dermott; !; G. C.. Jones, Nashville; C. H. Wise, Little Rock; A. Simon, Memphis; J. Heiner, Memphis; J. R. Mcbride, city ; J. s. Shield, St. Louis, w. L. Jones, Dallas.
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AT THT ARLuNGTON-M J Clearey, St. Louis; G. l.. Lauden, Lit- tie Rock; w. H. Marshall, Memphis; E. R. Packard, Warren; E. E. Mclean, Minneapolis; l.. A. Powell, Texark- ana; S. E. Hall and wife. Grady; J. T. Stewart, Camden; w. c. Hutchen- son, Cleveland; J. c. Williams, Star City; M. H. Kerr, Ft. Smith; H.. Arisman, Thornton; c. F. Weider- man, Little Rock; G. P. Reed, Little Rock; Mrs. Eva Nunally, Waldo; O.. M. Shoe, Memphis.
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ARKANSAS WILL
 REACH 20 FEET
Heavy Rains in the Upper Arkansas Will Swell the River to its Mouth, But No Flood Waters Are
 In Sight.

Heavy rains fell throughout Alh- ansas and Oklahoma Monday hish' in fact the rainfall was the heavlest
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BatteT1eS-GTUUIIIt dIIU IIt torgan and Egan. Only three games scheduled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-19

ton district WILL disclose those who
need these afidavits, and the worker
must under the law make the affidavit,
and the voter must then personally
file 1t with his municipal clerk.
The Democratic vote must be can
vsssed and the Wilsonites and ma
chine men tabulated, thus giving a
forecast of the vote necessary to be
brought to the polls. either by letter
or, better, by personal solicitation.
Many other details are necessary
with this work, all Of which will bt
apparent TO the intelligent ~canvassers
but 1t would be going too much int
detail to explain in an article of thi
kind
May the light of true Democrat
guide those who undertake this work
as Its path will be filed with man.
obstacles. Temptations hard to oveT
come will be placed in theirs way. an
the venom of lying deceivers will be
siege them.
Stand by your work. Let no tempta
ton hold you from the fight for tn
principles you are advocating.
The life Of man Is but short. TIN
principles for which you are fghtin'
are everlasting and are a heritage f
your children.
That we may be successful in tn
cause Is the earnest desire of one O.
the workers
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-19
e done to accomplish this result.

be done to accomplish this result.
The organization Of every county of
the state by men who have the prac-
teal knowledge to do the work is an
absolute necessity for success.
Get men who you know have stood
by progressive democracy at all times,
men who have felt the steam roller Of
the machine Follower them time after
time, yet have risen up again to o n
tinue the fight which will finally re-
suit IN a victory which will make pro
gressive democracy the beacon light
that will guide the democracy of the
world.
Do not overlook those who in the
past may have been followers of the
Democratic machine. They have seen
the light Of progressive democracy.
Be sure that they are sincere in their
conversion and then put them to work.
The method that the Wilson league
OF Essex county has adopted, which
places in the hands of the officers of
the league the name and address OF
every Democratic voter IN Essex IL
ty and also the name Of every Demo
crat or Republican who has the legal
right to vote at the coming Democrat
'ic primaries, is one that can be used
to give practical results.
The necessity Of having af1davits for
those who failed to vote at the last
general election is another feature that
is imnortoDt NJ If is only by af1da Wit.
filed ten days before the primaries,
that this vote can. be utilized.
A cqnvoe 1- +ho w-o"r-nrq Of the cleo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-19

II you have something TO rad
put an advertisement In our ex-
change column.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-19

Either Of the Catholic or Protestant
Bibles offered WI BE Mailed to Any
Address foT the 8 Free Certificates.
the Amount Set Oppesate the style
Selected and 2ac Extra for Postage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
UNDERWOOD BUTTON WORTH


 MORE THAN A PENNY.
 A little story comes to me-not, as the writer of the letter says, from sufra- getter. but from the Wife of an Under wood Man," which proves the universal popularity of "Our Own Oscar among all clases-young and old-more, perhaps than anything else that has come to mo- tice during the prominence of the distin- gulshed Alabamian in the Presidential campaign.
 AS the story goes, a group of Birmlng- ham youngsters were making preparations for a show
 Two tiny "tots" of years were the chief actors-Hlling all the offices from Ringmaster to Doorkeeper. as well as Clown, Horses. Lions. Elephants. Bare- back Riders and Circus Queens. The appointed time came for the open inr performance and great crowds of "kiddies" were much in evidence, all eagerly intent upon seeing "The Greatest Show on Earth"
 As the crowd filed in one small boy who wasn't as big as minute held back. He was an anxious onlooker and would have given his last penny to get inside the tent-but, alasl that was just the point!
 He didn't have penny-which was the price Of admission.
 The youthful doorkeeper looked the lit-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME GIVEN IN WOODLAWN

The following programme Will pc presented this evening under the au- spices of the Epworth league in the Woodlawn city hall, at S:lo, Tor the benefit of the new Methodist church:
 PART l.
 piano solo. Tannhauser (Wagner- Liszt). Miss Oline Persinger.
 Vocal solo, May Morn," (Benza), Miss Annie Lou Wood. .. Reading, "A Talk With Algernon," Mrs w. H. Yenni
 Vocal solo. At Downing" (cadman), Mr. Jim Day Violin solo, selected, Mir. W, N, Sharp. Vocal duet, 70. Moment That l Bless (Dennee), Miss Wood and MT. Day.
 Piano solo. waltz tChopin), Miss Ger trude Wood. PART II. "A Social outcast"-Ono nct. Scene-A roof in Judge Montgomery s house.
 Characters - Lawrence Emmett, a tramp. Fred Vann. Frank Kenmore, a politician, O. l.. Andrews, Judge Mont gomery. Sam Heaton. Julia, his adopted daughter, Emma J. Wiiieughhy, Genie his niece, Florence Farmer.
 Directed by Mrs. W. H. Yenni,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
BRIEF NOTES FOR
 FEMININE READERS Fashionable Arrangements
 for Visiting Women THE DAYS EVENTS Entertainments in Prospect-Bridge Luncheons and Other Incidents.
 Club Meetings-Mrs. White
 Hostess-PersOnal
THE DAYS EVENTS
Fly MYRTLE MILES


 The following was submitted Wednesday afternoon at the meeting of Pelham chap ter [. D. C., Mrs. J. A. Rountree chair man, by the building committee in charge of the Woman's building project: It is with a feeling of pride that your committee brings to you today the follow ing report of the work accomplished and the progress made in our undertaking for securing a woman's building for Birming- ham. We have everywhere met with an enthusiastic Endorsement and approval far beyond even our most hopeful expecta- tions, for the club women of Birmingham seem to be already awakened on the sub ject and realize the need and importance of such an undertaking.
 Your committee has sent to every Wo- mans club in the city written communi- cation of our plans and project of organi- zation, asking their Endorsement and CO., operation and we have similar letters pre- pared to mail immediately to every in- dividual member of the various organiza- tions at their regular meetings and made short address regarding our plan of organization
 This project launched just one month
 
 ceived the formal indorsement of Gen eIal Sumter chapter, D. A. R., Sims Kelley chapter. T.. D. C., Twentieth Cen tury club, Edgewood club, Gonian club, Quest club, Fountain Heights Study club Fenelon club
 In addition to their indorsement sew eral of the above have appointed com nittees to cooperate with our chapter committee in pushing the project.
 hot the Rir- mingham Trust and Savings bank as the depository for our funds until the build- ing association is incorporated and off cers elected. Following Is list of those who have already subscribed to the capital stock; the amount subscribed for being over $io00:
 Mrs. S. H. Gardner, Mrs. F. J. Dun- kerly, Mrs. G. E. Brown Mrs A. H. Benners, Mrs R. N Bell Mrs. Tender son, Mrs. A. C. Hardwiek, Miss Adele Shaw, Mrs T. D. Parke, Mrs. w. J. Adams, Mrs. George Harrington, Mrs. F, H. Shol Mrs. Edward c. Duggar, Mrs. r E. Davidson, Miss Nellie Merritt, Mrs. Pointer, Mrs Wade wood, Miss Mary Rittenberry, Mrs. J. F. Penny, Mrs. J. A.. Rcuntree, Mrs. Hal J. Copeland, Mrs. Crawford Johnson. Mrs G. R. Stamps Mrs J. H. Ray, Mrs. ]. B. Aird, Mrs. J. F. Worthington, Mrs. R. H. Woodrow Mrs w K. McAdory Mrs. l.. H. Brans- comb, Miss Josie Cole, Mrs. O. T. Do- zier, Mrs Joe Zinzer, Mrs. J. U. Harde- man. Mrs solon Jacobs, Mrs. c. J. Sharp, Mrs Maude M. Kelley, Mrs. L. s. Handley. Mrs. w c. Sibley, Pelham chap ter, Twentieth Century club, Sims Kelley charter. 1872. Respectfully submitted, MRS. J. A. ROUNTREE, Chm. MRS A. H. BENNERS, Pres. MISS ADELE SHAW, MRS. F. T. DUNKERLY, MRS. J. '. TTARDEMAN, MISS MARY RJTTENBERRY, MRS. S. H. GARDNER,
 MRS. w K. M'ADORY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
PELHAM CHAPTER
 SUBSCRIBES FOR SUFFERERS

Pelham chapter. U, D, C., held most interesting meeting this week with Mrs,
 r. F. Davidson. at her lovely home on Highland avenue, The parior recep- ton hall and dining room were adorned with flowers from the garden surrounding the home. After the regu- lar routine business a paper was read by Miss Alma Rittenberry on General .Stonewall Jackson"
 Five dollars was yotad to be sent out of the treasury 10 Mr Manly, sec |retary of the Red Cross society for the flood sufferers. Tine chapter, In one voice, expressed the wish that every Y. D. C. chapter would contribute the same. Mrs Davidson served delicious refreshments. Miss Mamie Dave of Montgomery, charming visitor, pre- sided at the punch bowl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
MORE STORIES OF
 ATROCITIES TOLD

New Orleans, May 9.-"There has been far more murder and persecution or Americans in Mexico than the papers in the United States have told of, said J. C.. Walker of England. who arrived here this morning on the steamer City of Mexico from Vera Cruz with 25 other passengers.
 He said that most of the atrocities are committed by banditti. but frequently bands of Mexicans styling themselves .revolutionists" murder and rob Amer jeans.
 one of the refugees said that an Amer ican woman near Vera Cruz was recent ly compelled to witness tho execution or her husband. The victim was first strung up by the thumbs, the fingers of both hands being later amputated, after which one of the torturers severed his head with machete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
CONCERT FOR FJOOD SUFFERERS

The concert to be given by the ladies of the southside Baptist church for the benefit of the storm sufferers Will take place Wednesday evening the lotn' at the southside Baptist church. There will be no admission fee, but a collec- ton will be taken for this worthy cause. The following programme mas been arranged:
 la, Tigaw's Wedding (MozarD; eo) Largo (HandeD; Co Judas Macaoeas (HandeD. orchestra. Vocal solo, selected, Mrs. Severin.
 Spanish Dance, orchestra fa) The Slave Song (Del Riego). to) Irish Folk Song (Kernochan); Co Four Leaf Glover (BrownelD, Mrs. R T. Williams
 slumber Song (Schuman). orchestra
 Vocal duet. selected, Mrs. Severin and Miss Williams.
 cavalieria Rusticana (Mascagni)' or chestra.
 Vocal solo, selected.
 Kriegsmaroh (Mendelssohn), orches- tra,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

difference in stature and coughed slightly
 Then he said: T feel that my size wi not show to advantage unless we ar seated.'
 Your excellency," replied Don Abra ham. If you could stand on your wisdor we shold all be dwarfs.''
 Well said,' Madero returned, provide you did not stand on your courtesy at tn same time."
 And the cheers of the onlookers wer mingled with the hoarse cries of the rev olutionists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
 MANY SHEEP ARE KILLED BY BEAR

Bay Minette, May .-(Speciait-Barm- CTS and sheep growers in the northern end of the county report that the stringent game laws which have been placed on the bear and deer of the county have been the cause of their loosing a good many sheep during the winter just passed and other damage done by the animals, and especially by bruin: It is reported that during the past winter that one bear which had its home in the river bottoms between Mobile and Baldwin counties made a raid on one flock of sheep and killed a large number of them, it being hg- .ured that 50 have been killed during the winter. The law does not allow the bear to be killed only at certain seasons and they do much damage aft CT the season has closed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
A. B. C. CLUB
 HOLDS A MEETING

The, A. B. c. club held its last meet ing with Amelie Brown. The meeting was conducted in circle around the punch bowl, Amelie Brown presiding, in the absence of the president ana first vice president After the reading of the minutes and other routine busi- ness, plans were discussed for the party to be given by the club Saturday. May IS, at o'clock, at the home of Kath- arine Lynch at Mountain Terrace.
 As Is well known, this young club is working to help the Day Nursery, a most worthy object, and what is made at thls party will go toward that. The admission is small and the club wants all It's friends to come and find out what d good time they will have with children's games and dancing, punch and other refreshments.
 Next Saturday called meeting of the A, B. c. club will be held at the parish house, on sixth avenue, at 3 o'clock to further perfect the plans for the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
ANOTHER DENIAL
 IN RICHESON CASE

New York. May 9.-Clarence V. T. Rich- eson is not @ member of the Mormon church, and was never present at Nor mon conference in Staten Island, 1t is de- clared in statement issued last night by w, s. Langdon, acting president of the eastern states mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with headquarters here, The only conferences of the church ever held in this city took place at it's headquarters uptown. Mir. Langdon said, the church never having in its history held conference in Staten Island,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
MRS. w. E. COX
 HOSTESS AT DINNER

Mrs. w. E. Cox was a hostess Thursday evening in compliment to Miss Kathleen Crosbie of Hartselle, an attractive visit ing girl. A dinner was enjoyed at the Cox residence and followed with a box party at the Majestic. The residence was attractively decorated with potted plants and Richmond roses, which adorned the table. Those. who shared the hostess hospitality and afterward witnessed tf- performance at the Majestic were Miss Kathleen Croshe. Miss Eula Harsrove Miss Carrie Lindsay. Mrs. z. E. Cheat ham. MT. o. P. Hutcheson and Dr. J. P PrYor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Mexican Manners

From the Saturday Evening Post.
 Francis I. Madero. president of Mexico, Is a small man and somewhat sensitive on the subject Not long ago Madero and his cabinet were photographed. Abraham Gonzales. secretary of state. is a very tall man and stout, and he was required to stand next to Madero when the picture was taken.
 Madero lifted his eyes to the top of the head of the great Gonzales, observed the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Talladega, where, as the guest of Mrs. CIardy, she has been beautifully enter tained. Miss Cobb was the recipient of many attractive social attentions, inelud- ing a ootillon given by her hostess.
 Mrs. R. c. workman has returned to her home in Decatur after a visit to her brother, Mr. A. c. Donovan, and Mrs. Donovan.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Abbott and their sons, Clifton Abbott and Frank Abbott, returned this week after stay of sew eral months in Florida.
 Miss Leila Wood, who is student at Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans, will not come direct home after the close or her school duties, but go to Tuscaloosa for the commencement exercises at the unt- versity.
 Friends of Miss Estelle Strickland, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Strick- land, are in receipt of invitations to her graduating piano recital to be given Sat urday evening, May Il. at Liberty college, Glasgow, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
A TRIO OF STORY-ETTES
our Own Oscar the Hero of Little Drama in Which Some Birmingham Youths Show Their Patriotism What "Want Ad'' Did-The Travelling Salesman and the
 Joke That He Played On His Wife
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

window and got busy at once, scrubbins and cleaning ID fit to kill"
 The gentleman came home and found the Lady Ion the job" and-they mar ried.
 So far so good. Editorial writers from various sections of the country found the story very amusing and they cited that it proved many things, mainly, that even the ''ad- vanoed woman is as primitive as her Cave sister" and that she Is willing to marry most any old thing''-just to get married and supported.
 Now comes another phase of the mat ter.
 The husband came upon evil days very shortly afterward.
 He was unable to work and he hadn't any money.
 The industrious woman whom he had married, like the splendid woman that she was, faced the situation and was equal to 1t.
 Don't worry" said she. T can take in washing and ironing. It's my spe- cialty."
 And she put out a sign and soon was up to her elbows In soap suds, and the family finances were not in imminent peril.
 While the newspapers were having their fun out of the affair, the woman was enjoying herself immensely. She was the sensible kind-regarding marriage as partnership game-and when her husband came to be down and out-er' she was willing to help him. because when he was able he helped her
 Laugh as much as you please" she is quoted as saying, "but took him foi better or worse-and if it's worse, ther I'll not renege. but do my part to the | letter."
 And the Cynical One remarks. | Doesn't that prove that woman Is 8 | creature who is not always taken at her | true value?" | Does it?" the Advertising side of the Newspaper asks. in a body. Nothing oi the kind. It proves that you can get anything you want from a WANT ADJ even to the very best sort of a wife!' | WE WONDER!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
MISS EDNA SMITH
 HOSTESS TO MRS. ALDRtCH

X pleasant studio party comphmented Mrs. Truman Aldrich Jr: yesterday when Miss Edna Smith arranged fare- well hospitality for the young matron, who is soon to leave Birmingham Miss Smith's studio in the Watts building .ras an attractive setting for a func- t1oR which gathered together GoH- pany sf women recognized as splendid opponents of their art; Seated about tne luncheon table, whose appointments were artistic as became their surround ings, were Miss Smith: Mrs, Aldrich,