davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
HANDSOME AFFAIR
 GIVEN AT EVERGREEN

Evergreen, January 21.-(Speeial.)-The home of Mir. and Mrs Edward ] Me- Creary was never more charming than on the evening of Friday, the 18th, when their gracious hospitality was extended to a host of friends in honor of their daugh- ter. Mrs. Howard Gallard, of Gainesville, Fla.
 In the receiving line were Mir and Mrs. McCreary and their daughters, Mrs. How ard Gailard Miss Mary McCreary and Miss Olive McCreary. Throughout the reception rooms the color scheme of green and yellow was artlstically carried out Punch was served in most graceful man ner by Mrs. Arthur Cunningham and Miss Frances Derning. Assisting in the dining room were Mrs. J. D. Deming Miss Her mione Newton, Miss Margaret Russell, Miss Mary Cunningham and Miss Mary Dent Salter.
 Mrs McCreary was handsomely gowned in cream silk with Bohemian trimmings en train and carried pink roses. Mrs. Gaillard was charming in a yellow gown en train and carried an armful of cream roses. Misses Mary and Olive McCreary were gowned in pastel shades of pink and blue, the former carrying pink carnations, the latter American Beauty roses.
 The out of town guests were Miss Elsie Terry of New Orleans, Mrs. J. Millsap of Greenville. Mrs. Howard Gaillard of Gainesville, Fla, MT. and Mrs. George o. Bruner of Montgomery and MT. and Mrs. Stanley Frazer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Greenville Personals

Greenville. January -(Speeial,)-Mrs. Joe Maura has returned to her homo at Pensacola after spending some time with her mother. Mrs. J. T. steiner
 Mrs, E. L. Cook is visiting her daush- ter, Mrs. C. J. Rice, in Pensacola.
 Miss Bessie IIybart has returned to her home at Mobile after spending some time with her relatives here.
 MT. and Mrs Warren s. Horton have gone to San Francisco, where they will in the future reside. Mir. Hortons busi- ness called Him there Their many friends here regret very much to have them leave Greenvllle, but wish them well.
 Miss Ida Williams has returned homo after spending a while with her visitor. Mrs H. K. Tippens at Chapman.
 Mrs Cleve Parker of Bonifay Fla, has returned home after having spent some weeks with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. k. Porterheld.
 Mrs. II. II, Fitts of New York, was s recent guest for a short time of Mir. and Mrs. Warren $. Horton.
 MT. Cecil McGehee of Montgomery spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. w. NJ. McGehee.
 Mrs. II. B. Pilley has returned from Valdosta Ga. where she had gone as a guest of her daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
MRS. FORBES JUDGE
 AT POULTRY SHOW

Montgomery. January 2t.- tspeeial.)- Word has been received from Mrs Florence Forbes of Decatur to the eff feet that she will judge the birds that will be entered in the poultry show in this oity The exhibition will begin here on the afternoon of January Sl, to continue throughout the week. About TOO birds are expected to pc entered, and Mrs. Forbes, who is an authority on the chickens, will be the sole judge
 The show is open only 10 members of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock association, which numbers about S5. G. NJ. Williams is president of the as- sociaton; Robert West, secretary, and pr G. w. Browning superintendent.
 In order to get the best results, IL has been decided to have the poultry judged on the morning of January 3l. That afternoon the doors will be thrown open to the public, and for week thereafter crowds will be per mitted to see the exhibits. Entry blanks have already been sent out to prospective exhibitors, and all con testants are urged to fill out these blanks at once. The entries close January 25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
FORMER OFFICIAL
 OF FPENNSY DEAD Elias Ford Dies Very Sud- denly at Winter Home
 in Pasadena

Pasadena, Cal, January 21.-Elias A. Ford, former general traffic manager oi the Pennsylvania lines, one of the old time giants of the railroad world, died suddenly of heart failure at his residence here today.
 Ford retired from active service May l, 1910. and since that time has made his home in southern California. He leaves a widow and three married daughters. Elias Allen Ford. regarded as the dean Of old school eastern railroad men, was born in Burton, O., April 15, 1s4O.
 At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted as a private in the Union army, from which he withdrew with the rank of first lieutenant
 In 1863 he was employed as ticket clerk by the railroad which is now operated by the Big Four"
 In 1865 he was made general western messenger agent, and in 1868 general pas senger agent.
 Tn 1871 he was employed by the Mis- souri Pacific, and in 1876, still as general messenger agent, he went to the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern railway.
 In 1879 he first went to the lines which are now part of the Pennsylvania system, as general passenger agent of the Nanuef- bilt system
 In 1881 he was appointed general agent of the Pennsylvania lines west or fltts- burg, and in May, 1904. to the date or HIS HIS retirement in 1910, he was passenger traillc manager. He was 70 years of age at re- trement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
EXPECT BRISK WEEK
 ON COTTON MARKET
English Mills Will Be Run- ming According to
 Agreement

New Orleans, January 2t.-This week in the cotton market promises more ac- tiYity than last. In the first place the cotton mills of England will again be rnn- hing, according 10 the agreement reached Friday between the employers and their men, and this ought to mean more ae- tivity in the spot department of the Liver- pool market. which would stimulate trad ing on this side.
 With English mills running full time again. mill ta1lngs ought to increase and cause the week end statistics to take on 8 less bearlsh look There seems to be little chance for an actual bullish showing on the part of statistics, as with better weather the movement is bound to in- crease 10 some extent.
 On Tuesday the last of the semi-monthly reports of ginning by the census bureau will be issued. The trade expects bearsh figures, which some operators say have already been discounted by the decline of this last week. The report Is also gener- ally expected to clineh belief in total crop of at least 15,5OoOOo bales.
 The spot markets of the south will be closely watched this week for signs of anything extraordinary in the demand to m end of the month shipments. It is claimed by the bulls that shipments this month will be very large and they believe that shippers have not yet covered, all their wants.
 Better weather throughout the week will mean much to the bear side. for it will allow picking to be wound up and will allow blowing to be pushed. Bright and warm weather might have considerable bearish influence on prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
REMOVE TAX ON
 OLEOMARGAR|NE

Atlanta, January 21.-(Special)- )-Word has been received in Atlanta by the members of the Cotton Seed crushers' association of Georgia to the effect that it now seems more than likely that the present high tax on oloemargarine will be removed by Congress during the pres ent session
 This word will be received with more than passing interest throughout the country, in view of the fact that there is an increasing demand by the con sumer for a butter that is less expensive than that which is now being marketed It has been demonstrated by govern ment testimony that there is no purer or more healthful fat for edible pur- poses than government inspected oleomar- garine. This has been called the poor mans butter" for the reason that he is able to buy it, whereas he cannot afford the high priced western butter. which, during the present week, sold at the prohibitive figure of 4 cents a pound wholesale.
 The repeal of this high tax means much to the south, in view of the fact that refined cotton seed oil, the purest vegetable fat on the market, enters into the composition of oleomargarlne.
 Georgia's senators and representatives have been importuned by the members of the Georgia association to lend their influence toward the passage of the Bur leson bill, which repeals the present high tax on oleomargarine.
 It is expected that definite action on this measure will come. up in the near future and the decision of Congress will be awaited with more than passing in- terest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
|DR. ADLER ATTACKS
 GARY STATEMENT
Issued in Reply to Brandeis'
 Arraignment of Trust
AGAINST LONG HOURS
Brandeis Criticisms Touched With Special Feryor Upon Labor Con- ditions at Many Plants of
 the Steel Trust

New York, January 2t.-(SpeeiaL)- Dr. Felix Adler, the best known ethical culture student and teacher in Amer ica. came out Saturday with a slash ing attack upon the statement recently issued by Ebert II. Gary, executive head of the steel trust, in reply to the severe arraignment of that giant cor poration made at the republican club of New York, January 13 by Louis D. Brandeis, the Boston lawyer and econ omist MT Brandeis criticisms touched with special fervor upon the labor con ditons at the many plants of the steel trust He particularly indicted the management of the big corporation for it's treatment of the more than 20o,ooo employees in it's service. with special ref erence to the allegation that a consid- erable proportion of them worked F hours a day and seven days in the week and that some of them were kept at their posts on occasions as long as 24 hours.
 Are not the directors of the steel corporation qualified-if they follow their human instincts-to realize that 12 hours a day labor Is excessive and inquired Dr. Adler.
 "Pensions have a tendency to .rlYet the employe to the employer he con tinued. For this reason the German government has adopted the system ot state pensions, under which the wage earner may pass from employer to em- ployer without jeopardiZing the security of his old age.
 "The danger of dictatorial unionism is offset by the danger of industrial ah- solutism. The attempt is being made to conduct our great industrial con cerns on quasi military plan, great army of workmen being commanded hy officers who are being spurred to in tense effort by bonuses or promises of promotion. l maintain that no class is good enough--or if good enough k wise enough-to govern another; and no board of directors of great cor poration is good enough--or if good enough, is wise enough--to be solely intrusted with the welfare of hundreds of thousands of human beings who are dependent upon them for their bread. "
 pr. Adler insists that Judge Gary should accompany his reply to MT. Brandeis' criticism with the actual fig ures taken from the books of the trust, showing that the several pension and benefit funds referred to by Judge Gary are accomplishing the work of philanthropy claimed for them by the managers of the corporation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
ENJOYABLE FRAT
 DANCE AT AUBURN

Auburn, January 2t.-Three enjoyable dances Friday and Saturday broke the routine of college work and brought to Auburn number of attractive visitors. The occasion which was responsible for the holiday spell was the dance of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, in commem- oration of it's founders day.
 The Kappa Sigma dance was held Friday night In the Smith dining hall of the college. and was led by Mir. C. r. Andrew of Macon and Miss Nellie Wood Wiley of Montgomery.
 Saturday morning in the hall of tho x. A. E. fraternity, the Thcndara club, an honorary club composed of juniors and seniors, gave a dance saturday night in the college gymnasium. It was the third dance of the series
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
WALL STREET HAS
 NOEEAR OF MORSE
Unlikely Banker Will Break
 His Silence Now
WIFE TANNED JEWELS
Reticencc on Matters on Which He Has Inside Information if Divulged Would Probably Put Finan-
 cial World on Edge

New York. January 21.-(Special)-- Charles W. Morse's reticience on mat ters which he has inside information about which, if divulged, probably would put the financial world on edge and perhaps send some of the big men of the country scurryng to cover, will be in no wise affected by the commu- tation of his ssentence. This opinion was expressed by r. l.. Seely, editor of the Atlanta Georgian of Atlanta. to whose efforts more than any other agency the convicted banker owes his freedom.
 It was MT. Seely who kept Attorney General Wiekersham posted as To Morse's condition and it was he who talked with the attorney general 24 hours before the pardon was granted by the President.
 Morse will never write that chapter of his career" said MT Seely today. unless he changes materially his pres ent point of view. He has suffered the torturcs of Imprisonment without tell ing those things that he could which would shake the foundation of Wall street and it Is unlikely that he will break his silence now. Wall street need have no fear of Morse.
 Tt will be month at least, in my before MT Morse will leave the hospital he continued. AS soon as he is in a condition to be removed he will be taken to Savannah and placed on steamer for some climate where he will be able to live out of doors."
 Mir See1y said the bankers kidney af- fiction was aggravated by worry and his condition was made much worse by the three days solitary confinement in- aicted upon him because he refused to tell who had given him $40 found in his possession. Those three days he lived in a small, bare and dark cell. nourished only by six ounces of bread and water every 24 hours'
 MT. Seely declared Morse was prac- tically penniless.
 Of the S170,000 received by Mrs Morse on her last lot of jewels he said "sl00,000 went to her lawyers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22

Atlanta, January 2.-(Special. )-Lively interest is manifested in Atlanta's mayor alty race. some eight months in advance of the primary, because of the positive announcements of two candidates-Alder- man John E. McClelland and Dr. George Brown, one of Fulton's representatives in the legislature.
 But it is an easy safe bet at long odds that the race will not lie between these two. In fact, there are just 10 other prospective and possible candidates now Nclaiming a share of the discussion, and the ultimate line up will, undoubtedly, be materially different from anything that can now well be figured out.
 With the exception of MT. McCleland, platforms have as yet taken no tangible shape; he has declared, among other things, for a municipslly owned electric lighting plant in which proposal there is now considerable interest, owing to disputes between the city and the Geor- gia Railway and Electric company, which controls the electric lighting and power situation.
 Mayor Courtland Vim may offer for prediction. He has the matter under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
DOUBLE PRIMARY IN
 RANDOLPH COUNTY
Resolution Adopted by Democratic Executive Committee Indorsing
 Underwood for Presidency

Roanoke, January 21-(Special) )-The democratic executive committee of Ran dolph county met in Wedowee Friday and ordered a double primary for the. nomina- ton of the county officers to be chosen this year. The first primary will be held March IS and the run-off race will occur April l.
 A resolution indorslng Oscar w. Cnder- wood for the presidency was unanimously adopted by the committee. Sgners are being rapidly secured in this county 10 the petition to the chairman of the state ex- ecutive committee to have Mr. Under- woods name placed on the ticket for presidential choice in the April primary.
 Assistant State Tax Commissioner Mar tin was in town Saturday. having come to this county 10 look over the books and records of the tax assessor, MT. M. T.. Putnam MT Martin highly complimented the work of Mir Pttman He has served the county three terms and will not be Il candidate for reelection.
 The basket ball team of the Lafayette High school was in town Saturday after noon to play their first match game with the team of the local school. They arc accompanied by Professor Appeby and others from Lafayette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
ALBERT A. WILSON
 TO NEW ORLEANS

Meridian, January 21.-(speciaL)- Albert A Wilson. who has been con nected with the Meridian board of trade and cotton exchange for several years, tations to the exchange, left Saturday for New orleans, where he goes to en- oa re in the brokerage business and cot ton commission business.
 MT. Wilson Is one of the most popu- lar business men in this part of tho state. c. S. Sedberry. well known busi- ness man of this city. will assume charge of Mir. Wilson's business here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
AGED RESIDENT OF
 UNIONTOWN DEAD

Uniontown. January 2l-(S Special. )--Mrs. Alphese Gholson died at her home in uniontown after an illness of several weeks. She was about 70 years old at tine time of her death She has been resident of Uniontown for almost her en- tire life and was q member of the Episco- pal church. The funeral services were conducted from the residence in Union town and the interment made in the St. Michaels cemetery In Faunsdale by the grave of her husband. She is survived by one brother. Mir. Oswald, of Mississippi.
 The crystal wedding Of Mir and Mrs. Val Taylor was celebrated at their home in Uniontown Friday night. large num- Der of out of town guests were present and the affair was one of the most popu lar of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
CHURCH UNROOFED

Carrollton, January 21.-(Special.)-- Meager reports reached this place this morning of storm which visited Re- form, d station on the Mobile and Ohio railroad, ten miles north of here, Friday night. unroofng the Baptist church and several other buildings. One negro house was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. On account of the telephone system between this place and Reform being out of commission. 1t Is impossible to learn just what damage was done.
 From the number of voters who have paid their poll taxes in this county up to the present time. 1t would seem that they do not realize the fact that this is election year, there being some thing like 400 yet to pay between now and the first of February.
 News from the Johns Hopkins hospi- tai in Baltimore, Md, where Probate Judge L. c. Iiudgins of this place was carried about 10 days ago for treat ment Is to the effect that he is Im- proving daily and his physician is very hopeful of an ultimate recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Juniors Elect Officers

Meridian. January 2l.--tSpecial,)- )- Fitzhugh Council No. 1. l. O. '. A. M met Friday night and elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: J. E. Scheib, councillor; T. T. Stevens vice councillor; W. T. Rowe, Jr., past councillor; Dr. j. N. Tucker, chaplain: A. S. Johnson, warden Frank Merritt conductor This is the strongest order of the J. O. |. A. M. in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
BANK ORGANIZED
 AT FORT DEPOSIT
Officers and Directors of Citizens Bank Chosen Yesterday-B. T.
 Hardy Gives "Stag" Supper

Fort Deposit, January 21.-(Special) The Citizens bank of Fort Deposit, with a capital stock of s15.000, was organized here Saturday and the following officers elected: G. J. Thraser, president; John Gatson. vice president, and F. r. Ames cashier.
 The following directors were chosen: U. E. Hoinies. c. J. rhrasher, fg. F. Ames, C. NJ Davis. William B. Bragg, U M. Blaell,f John s. Golson, Joseph Nor wood, L. K Golson.
 handsome brick structure will be erected at once on Jones street and the bank. it is reported, will do business within 90 days.
 Friday evening at 6:SO o'clock in re- sponse to invitation issued by B. F. Hardy, the following representative cit izens of Fort Deposit assembled at the pretty cottage on Rogers street, the home of the host, and pleasantly enter tained at stag dinner:
 A. F. Brooks, pr. J. H. Black. V. IT, Bell, .Ir., Dr. w. B. Crum, ]. r. Hallmer, J. B., Biers, Frank crenshaw, J. B. Far ris. pr. J. B. Airey, D. D. W. w. Brooks. pr. II. N, Coleman, Capt. c. NJ. Davis and Cecil Howakins.
 The guests were received by the genial host and ushered Into one Of the parlors where, for more than an hour. they enjoyed genuine southern They then repaired to the spacious dining hall. which was beau tifully adorned for the occasion where a seven course dinner was served
 J. E. Holmes. an enterprising citizen of Fort Deposit. has under course of erection two handsome store buildings one on West Pollard street, north of the bank, and one al the intersection of Jones and Pollard streets.
 The large vacant lot next to the post office has been quite a busy scene the last few days. where a force of men and teams have been busy grading and the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
GreenviIIe Social

Greenville, January 2i.-(speciaL)-M Rosa Ehlbert entertained Tuesday after noon the Tuesday Card club most beauti- fully. Four tables were set. at which was played bridge whist. After the games fried oysters. tongue sandwiches, olives, cakes and coffee were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Wilson Supporters Interested

Meridian, January 21.-tSpecial.)- The attack upon Woodrow Wilson by Marse Henry Watterson and others has caused a considerable furry among the supporters of Wilson in this city, where he has been considered strong. The attack, it is believed here, will injure him greatly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
DANCE THURSDAY
 AT GREENSBORO

Greensboro, January 21.-(Special)- Thursday night the society set enjoyed a domino dance at Blunt's opera house: about 30 couples attended, and gooo-
 ly number of ehaperones enjoyed guess
 ing at the identity of the grotesque
 masquers.
 The cotillion was led by Dr. Alex Sledge, who was accompanied in the grand march by Mrs. sledge. The dance was a compliment to the engineers of
 the Pensacola and Jasper railroad, who
 are now in camp about mile from
 Greensboro.
 Mrs. Adolf Kind gave an afternoon |bridge party Friday assembling 36 guests. at the home of her mother, Mrs. II NJ. Hs Murphy. Mrs. Alex Sledge won the score prize. handsome brass clock, and Mrs. Edwin Jack cut the consoa-
 tion, a Venetian glass vase. Miss Ellen Percy of Birmingham was the guest of friends here during the week.
 MT. Morgan Shaw has returned home from several months stay in Denver, Col.
 | Mrs A. J. Atkins of Selma has been Q guest of the Murphys. Dr. and Mrs. Raimundo de Ovies are fdomiciled at the Episcopal rectory after Twisting MT and Mrs. J. E. Stickney | and Mrs. Helen Pickens. | Mr. D. w. Hollingsworth and bride |haye arrived in Greensboro and are [pleasantly located in the manse of the IPresbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Fast Seaboard Trains

To Atlanta. Washington, New York leave Birmingham S:30 a. m. and 8 D. m. Through Pullman observation cars and diners. Phone Bell 23a2 for reservations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22

"AJABANA GROCERY COMPANY PURE FOOD SHOW," JANUARY 24, 25 AND 20, 1912, FROM 7'30 F. NJ. TO tO:3O F. M PUBLIC INVITED. LADIES' PRESENCE ESPECIALLY DESIRED. NO ORDERS WILL BE SOLICITED.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22

An enjoyable german was given Wednes- day evening by the young men of the dancing set in compliment to Miss Beryi Bricken of Luverne. MT. and Mrs. Jeffer- son Beeland were chaperones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
CHILD KILLED BY
 DRINKING WHISKY
Small Girl Gets Bottle By Mistake. Democrats to Meet at Dade-
 vile Monday

Dadeville, January 21.-tSpecial)- )-- Death was the sad portion for the little 4-year-old girl of R. S. Fuller Friday from an unusual cause. Early in the morning she was found in room un- conscious. with an unstopped whisky bottle by her side. One of the smaller children said she lad discovered the whisky in the house and drank some of it. Though physicians did what they could to revive her, their efforts were futile.