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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MISS WILLIE ALLEN
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

An informal courtesy extended at the Margaret Allen school yesterday by Miss Willie Allen was an especially com pliment to her nephew, MT. Edward Allen, who is a student at Auburn. Af- ter series of card games a tempting luncheon was served to Miss Gertrude Motion. Miss Margaret Allen, Miss Katherine Ledbetter, Miss Leonora Has senger. Miss Margaret Nelson, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson, Messrs. Edward Allen, Eugene Powell Proctor Render Dowdell and Porter Ledbetter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
FLOYD-M'NAIR
 WEDDING IN GEORGIA

Announcement has reached Birmingham of the marriage of MT. Schuyler H. Floyd of this city to Miss Louheath McNair of Camilla, Ga. The wedding occurred at the home Of the brides parents Decem- bet 24 and was witnessed by but small circle of friends. MT and Mrs. Floyd will spend their honeymoon in several southern cities, and will return in Janu- ary to make their home at 1019 South Seventeenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By. MARION KIRKLAND

thanked all the others who have writ ten about him. MRS. D.
 One invountarily heayes a sigh of thankfulness in turning from the let ter preceding this to the graphic re- port of suffering relieved through the whole hearted generosity of one of our members and the active sympathy evinced by others of our family. Our accredited agent is, as is her wont, doing more than the part assigned her in the mission. That feather pillow is emblematic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
A PROGRAMME DANCE
 FOR MISS FIREMAN

Miss Louise Freemans dance will be a programme affair and the hour for it's beginning is S:30. It promises to be one of the most delightful incidents of the holiday season and the initial hour being an early one, will empha- size the pleasure of the evening. Miss Freeman and her two guests, Miss Margaret Hubbard and Miss Jettaileen Farley of Montgomery, will constitute the receiving party. A hundred and fifty invitations have been issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
NOTES

NIr. and Mrs. Coleman Ward of Pitts burg are guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. Alfred Eubank MT. Ward will re- turn home in January, but his wife and children will be here until the last or February. Mrs. Wards annual visits are always delightfully."- anticipated. AS Lucy Eubank she was favorite socially.
 MT. Durward C. Collier of Barnesville, Ga, came to Birmingham yesterday to be Mir. Clifford Forbes guests for the Christmas dance last evening.
 Miss Ruth Cohen of Washington, D. C., is the guest of Miss Lucille Lenk.
 Mrs. George Wafmsley and Miss kath- erine Walmsley have returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. McCor- mack in Baltimore.
 Mr and Mrs. r. J. Putzel are spending 10 days in. n.ssavannah.
 Miss Lillian Hance of urbana, O., ar rived yesterday to visit Miss Annie Sibley, who is also entertaining Miss Carolyn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Gift for Millinery Class

"A large box of artificial flowers has arrived from Chicago, much to the de- light of the millinery class There were 23 girls last week. We shall have flow CTS enough to last us some time.
 "E. L. M" leader of an industrial class conn ested with a New York city church organi- zation. The east and west join hands in our work We are all of one blood and where the common welfare is con- cerned, of one heart and will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Reading Matter for Shut-Ins

q have a great deal of reading mat ter. magazines, and papers of different kinds, some of them Sunday school pa pers. for a young shut-ih person which will gladly send to shut-ins, or those needing good reading matter. l will pay postage on the same if you will kindly send me addresses. I should like to be a helper in so good cause as that in which you are engaged.
 DOROTHY
 We take you into the circle with a heart and a half" by acknowledging your benefaction and calling upon those who would participate in it to forward addresses and let us know that they want your magazines especially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Onnnrtunity for Juniors

"A thought just struck me last night that perhaps you might be able to help me procure a few pennants. I am very desirous of having these. and if you could help me in any way you would grealy oblge M. A. C."
 The address of the applicant is in my hands. Our junior members will do me a favor in enabling me to erase it con- scientiously by telling of favorable response to the request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
NOW IS JOYOUS TIME WHEN
 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ARE
 TAKEN BACK AND EXCHANGED
Some of Us Wonder If Things Are Not Sometimes Given Out of Pure Spite-Can't Exchange Marked Silver-Sees Nothing Wrong In It-Peripatic Gifts
 and Some Others
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

This is now the interesting and joy ous season when the girl with the Christmas presents she doesn't like goes about seeking what she may exchangei
 T went to a jewelry shop the other day" a tired friend of mine told me yesterday, ito exchange some duplicate Christmas presents, and the commu- nicatiye clerk informed me pointing to a miscellaneous lot of silverware consisting mostly of candlesticks, bu- reau, manicure and desk affairs, that they were all Christmas presents that had been left in exchange"
 I'm so disappointed" said the lady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Relief for a Sufferer

CT thought you would be glad to hear that e. IA's' chair arrived last night. I made feather pillow for 1t and took it up to him today I'm sure u would have given you pleasure to see his poor pale face brighten up when bis mother wheeled him out on the norch. He has been failing fast lately, and I began to fear he would never he wheeled in his chair If it did not arrive soon The house they live Tn is very damp But they are going to move this week and l am hoping |. u1il, he more comfortable. A kind friend, through your corner, offered to send s5 toward the chair. I wrote and thanked her and told her that Mrs
 N who sent the chair, had even paid the freight on it, so I would not have to call upon her. also wrote and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MRS. w. I. WHITMAN
 TO GIVE A BOX PARTY

Mrs. w. I. Whiteman will be a hostess this afternoon in one of the boxes at the Jefferson theatre, the party invited to witness the presentation of "rhe Spring Maid" with her including Miss Annie Sib- ley and her house guests, Miss Carolyn CoIger, Miss Gladys Gilbertson and Miss Lillian Hance, who are to be guests of honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN THE SOCIETY WORLD
The School and oCege Sets In the Foreground and Luncheons For Holiday Homecomers- rs-Mss Leonora Has senger Hostess-Mss Harriet Forbes Entertans-Hos
 pitalities In Prospec-Dinner Parties and Dances
Fly MYRTLE MILES

parties in the box of Mir. George J. Gould or MT. Edwin Gold. At time of writing not even Miss Gould's rela- lives know the date of her wedding, but there is a possibility that it may take place as the issue appears. With kindliness toward everyone she is nev- ertheless keeping her own secret to avoid publicity as much as possible. She will have all the little nieces and nephews who are within travelling dis tance at her wedding and only the wee babies to whom she is grand d-aunt will be absent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
Literature for Soldiers Home

q will send Atlantic Monthly for one year ending August. 1912, to the National Soldiers home, Tennessee, and prepay expressage. I also have Current Literature for the present year and will send it after November 1.
 MIRIAM L." Again those of like minds clasp hands across the half of the continent. Irvington- on- Hudson recognizes the claim of soldiers home in Tennessee and will send testimonials to that ef feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MRS. K. A. JONES
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mr. k. A. Jones was one Of yesterday hostesses, entertaining at luncheon at her home on South Twentieth street. Christmas decorations made the settins bright and beautiful for her hospitality, which was enjoyed by Mrs. Preston Blake
 Mrs B. A. Inglis, Mrs. T. w. Weller, Mrs
 McClelland, Mrs. Krakowizer, Mrs. R. T. Anderson, Mrs. w. C. Hill and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MISS LENK TO
 BE EVENING HOSTESS

Miss Lucille Lenk will entertain Sunday evening in compliment to Miss Ruth Cehen of Washington, D. C.. who has ar rived in the city to be maid of honor at Miss Lenk's marriage to MT. Oster, and is a house guest of Mrs. Maurice Lenk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
PHI DELTA THETA
 LUNCHEON TODAY

The Phi Delta Thetas will have luncheon today at 1 o'clock at the Turn Verein. All members are urgent ly requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MIR. W. V. NJ. ROBERTSON, JR., ENTERTAINS AT DINNER

In compliment to his guest, MT. O. 5. Huston of Portland, Ore, MT. Will Rob ertson will entertain at dinner tonight at the Country club. His guests VIII num- Der 14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
A ''TunefuI Echo"

q am sending you these few lines in acknowledgment of my having re- ceived French magazines from Mrs. D.. B. e of Chicago. J. M.
 A tuneful "echo'' that closes the weeks report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MISS MARGUERITE SHELBY LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Miss Marguerite Sibley will entertain at luncheon Wednesday at the Country club in compliment to Miss Annie Sibley and her guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MIR. AND MRS. BEITMAN
 TO BE SUNDAY HOSTS

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Beitman and fam- fly will be at home to heir friends to- morrow afternoon between and o'clock and in the evening between s and 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
MISS LOUISE FREEMAN
 A RECEPTION HOSTESS

Miss Louise Freeman is sending ou cards for a reception from to 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28

lustrated book for the girls. The after noon proved one of the happiest Of the holidays for the young people or tho party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
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Conger of S1wanee, Tenn, and Miss Gladys Glbertson of Des Molnes. Ia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28
lDOLEYSMAr1r1Y'S
 PHILOSOPHY

Hit wuz foolish ter be ex- travagant at Christmas time, Lil' Honey, kaze eff you really wanted yer friends ter remember hit, you ought ter have give lem CT cheap" present. YaSsum!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-28

MT. James T. Wiley has gone to south west Texas He is now in Houston, but will leave in few days for San An tonic, thence to southern California. He expects to be absent from Birmingham perhaps two months.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Brabston and chill dren are visiting relatives in Vicksburg, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
PRESIDENT TAFT WANTS
 TWO MORE EMPHASIZES

Washington, February 24.-President Taft, speaking at the peace meeting of the navy league here today, declared the time had not come for this country to be economical at the expense of an made quate navy establishments expressed hope that the present Congress would author ze the construction of two battleships, and said he gladly would sign bill that carried such an authorization.
 Tn orde rto keep up with other na- tions, I don't think two battleships are too many" said the President. q am partly responsible for the government, and am entirely willing to meet that re- sponsbility by signing bill for two bat tleships.'
 Rear Admiral Wainwright, U. s. N, re- tired, Representative Swagar Sherley of Kentucky and Charles Francis Adams of Boston were other speakers at this meet ing, the last of the seventh annual con- vention of the league. Secretary Meyer accompanied President Taft to the meet ing.
 T am in favor of a good strong navy that would enable this nation to maintain its position and make our respected" said the President. "I don t think the time has come to economize in respect to the navy. The navy is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
YOUTHFUL ELOPERS.
 HELD IN MERIDIAN
Mobile Boy and St. Louis Girl Inter- cepted on Fast Train by
 the Police

Meridian, February 2S.-(Special e-Til- den Schimp, the 19-year-old son of Charles Schimp of Mobile. and Miss Grace Smith of St. Louis have been intercepted by the police here by request of the father of the boy in Mobile. They are being held until the arrival of the father. who is expected some time tonight.
 Today about noon Chief of Police w. H. Lyon received telephone message from Charles Schimp of Mobile telling him to meet the Mobile and Ohio train and arrest his son, Tilden Schimp, and the woman who was with him, and hold them until he could reach here on the next train. Chief Lyon carried out the wishes of the father. and on the arrival of the train arrested young Schimp and the young woman with him, and they are be- ing held until the arrival of the irate father.
 Tonight both young Schimp and Miss Smith were seen and they said they left Mobile together for the purpose of getting married. Miss Smith is a beautiful bru- nette, claiming St. Louis as her home. She said she had know Tilden Schimr for about a year. and that they loved each other and intended to be married
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24

expensive; but so is the army so is war, and the expense of the three is a good reason for the abolition of wal If there were none other But until war Is abolished we should meet the situation and we should be lacking 1T foresight and common sense unless we did G
 "I sincerely hope that this Congress will give us two battleships. Other vessels may be necessary, but battle ships are the basis of navy.
 'The Panama canal Is being built for two reasons. One Is to furnish an ave- nue of commerce for the world; the other so that the east and west coasts of our country shall be brought near CT. At present the logic of the situa- tion would require us to have two navies. The Panama canal will double the efficiency of the navy and then we may consider economy"
 Admiral Wainwright told the dele gates that the war with Spain would never have occurred if the United States had possessed one or two more battleships in 1898.
 Representative Sherley urged the leaguers to insist that programme Congress. He suggested the forma = tion of a board composed of army and navy officers and representatives of the executive departments to draft such a programme that would be consistent and changed only when the board ad vanced good reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
 FOR DORM|TORY
$50,000 Addition to Be Built to Woman's College Just
 Out of Capital

Montgomery, February Especially
 Bids for the erection of a $50.000 dormi- tory for the Woman's college of Alabama,
 located within two miles of this city, arc
 being advertised by Messrs. okell X
 Cooper, architects of Montgomery, who
 will have charge of the erection of the
 new building.
 by March 15, after which the building
 will be begun. The plans call for a large.
 three story, brick building, reinforced with concrete, and the equipment of the new
 dormitory will be modern and complete
 in every detail.
 college. about three years ago, the insti- tuition has steadily grown, the list of stu
 dents this year being considerably larger than last session. The new building is designed to take care of large number of new students next session, as President Martin of the college believes that 1t will be necessary to provide new accommoda-
 tions for the school by another year. The Woman's college is a Methodist r- stitution, maintained and supported by ] that denomination in this state. The loca- l ton of the college is regarded as ideal in every particular. being within short dis
 tance of the city, and declared to be one i of the healthest locations in Montgomery l county.
 l The new building will be in course Of construction within the next few weeks
 and it is expected that it will be ready foi
 occupancy by the beginning of next ses. | sion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Arrested on Warrant From
 Coroner Brasher
JOLLEY'S STATEMENT
Detectives Charge That Tuck Was Killed With Robbery as Motive. Tuck Was Run Over
 by Train

W. P Jolley, aged 37 years was placed in the county jail last night upon Coroner B L. Brasher's warrant charged with the killing of James A, Tuck, Tuesday night, February l2. The warrant was is- sued upon evidence furnished by Defec- lives Hood and Henderson of the local police force at an inquest held yesterday.
 Mir. Tuck came to his death on the date mentioned about Il o'clock at night at First avenue and Twenty-seventh strees. A train passed over him, seVering his legs from his body and inflcting wound on his head, which is said to have been the primary cause of his death
 The detectives states that Tuck and Jol- lev left Disheroon's saloon on Second ave nue, between Twenty-sixth and Twenty seventh streets, in company with each other and that they were together but 20 minutes before Tuck was reported as being run over and killed.
 They further allege that the body of Tuck was found by one of the yard men, who came running to Jolley telling hlm that a man had been killed. They claim Jolley asked: 'Who is it, that A. G. s. switchman?" and refused to go to see inc body They state also that the following morning Jolley left the yards for his home and has not been back to work but two or three days since the man met his death. They say that he went back then after a talk with one of the Southern officials. Mir Jolley is switch foreman of the South ern railroad at this point.
 Jolley stated to a reporter at the jail last night that on the night of the alleged killing he had been to the Terminal sta- ton and when coming back went in at Disheroon's saloon. He states Tuck was standing there talking with MT. Dish ernoon Joley states Disheroon told Tuck that he (Tuck) was intoxicated and n- oapactated to take care of himself and that Disheroon then turned to him and asked him tJolley) to take Tuck and carry him to his (Jolley's) car and put him to bed.
 Jolley states that he left the saloon in company with Tuck, but when he got on the outside he states he could do nothing with Tuck so he shook him and made his way back to his work. He states that he noticed that Tuck came on up Second avenue behind him and saw him later cross to First avenue and board an East Lake car. He states that the next he heard of him was when one of his men came running to him and told him that some one had been run over and killed.
 The police have formed the theory that robbery was the cause of the alleged deed, as only 10 cents was taken from Tuck s clothes by the undertaken. Jolley stat es that MT. Disheroon took what money Tuck had and his watch before he ever left the saloon to keep it for him. The police state that this is true with the exception that Disheroon let Tuck keep a little over S.
 Jolley expresses no apprehension over his arrest, maintaining that he is inno- cent and will come clear at trial. He is married and lives at 7224 Burney avenue, East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
CANNOT TAX BROKERS WHO
 DEAL WITH NON-RESIDENTS

apply to corporations paying the tax re- quired by section F of the revenue bill.
 The point is raised against this sec ton that it is an attempt to tax in- terstate commerce where the commis- sion merchant deals only with non-resi- dents C the state of Alabama or repre- sents, as such commission merchant or broker. non-residents of the state.
 After a careful investigation of this matter I beg to advise you that am of the opinion that the legislature Is with out authority to levy a tax on brokers or commission merchants who deal with non-resdents of the state of Alabama that such tax would De in violation of the interstate commerce clause of the federal constitution; that Is, In cases where the commission merchant did not act as a distributor of the goods, but merely solicits the order and the goods were shipped direct from parties without the state to the purchaser in this state. However, where the commission mer- chant or broker acts as a distributor and maintains warehouse other such place In connection with his business and delivers the goods to parties in this state from such warehouse I beg to ad- wise you that the tax in that instance could be imposed under section 33C.
 Stratford vs. city of Montgomery, 110 Ala. 619.
 Stockhard Vs. Morgan, 1DS U. 5. 3I.
 '"rhese cases hold that tax on com mission merchants or brokers doing bus mess for non-residents is an imposition on interstate commerce. However, 1t has been decided as above pointed out. that the interstate commerce feature of such business ceases if the goods are delivered to the agent of the nonresident to this state and delivered from a warehouse by such agent
 "City of Mobile ys. Phillips, 140 Ala. 15s
 American Steel and Wire Company vs Speed. 192 Ala. 520
 "Following these decisions, I therefore beg to advise you that section 33C of this act does not impose any tax upon parties doing business merely as solicit ing agent, broker or commission mer- chant for non-resdents of the state of Alabama.
 'I herewith return the papers handed to me in reference to this matter. Yours truly, T. HOWARD SHAY,
 Assistant Attorney General"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
THE KMMEL TRIAL REACHES CLIMAX Claimant Swears That He Is George A.
 Kimmel

St Louis, February 23.-The man known. as Andrew J. White. who is the claimant in the famous I<imnel insurance case, furnished the climax in a dramatic situ- ation today when he swore on the witness stand that he is George A. Kimmell, whose mysterious disappearance from present controversy.
 What is your name?' was the first question asked the claimant.
 George Alfred Kimmell," said the wit ness, taking care to pronounce the mid dle name distinctly.
 Where were you born?'
 Miles, Mich"
 "When?"
 .February 1, 1S67'' (Nfrs. Kimmel testi- fled that Georges birthday was February ID.
 Are you the brother of Edna Kimmel Bonslett?'
 T am." was the loudly enunciated re- ply.
 Are you the son of Estelle Kimmel?'
 "Of J. Estele Kimme." said the wit ness, correcting the lawyer, and when the question was put again he answered, "I am."
 That is all,' said the attorney, take the witness
 The brevity of the direct examination had been expected since Judge Amidon told the lawyers the question at issue is whether Kimmel was alive when the suit was filed in 1904. As Kimmel disappeared in July, 1S9s he was not legally dead in 190i seven years absence being required to constitute legal death in the absence of evidence of physical death.
 At the afternoon session Harry Fox and his wifes who had taken the claimant to luncheon, had apparent difficulty in get ting him to re-enter court to resume his testimony. He hesitated at the door and the whispered arguments with the Foxes and with private detective detailed by the insurance company to watch him, was looked on with interest. by people along the corridors. The courtroom was packed with spectators, a large number of them being women. In summoning the claimant to begin his testimony at the morning session, At torney O'Brien called MT. Kimmel'' There was no answer and he said George" whereupon the man got up and replied, Here"