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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

ston, one time president of the Central of Georgia railroad, a public spirited cit- zen and elegant southern gentleman Ills daughters were Mss Mary Johnston, Miss Eloise Johnston, Miss Annie Johnston dater Mrs. Henry Johnston) and Miss Elizabeth Johnston, who, when the family left this city to reside in Richmond, was little girl with pretty golden ringlets, but visited here last winter as young and charming woman. There were two sons, also-John W. Johnston, Jr., and Walter Johnston-and a lovely member or the household was Miss Marianna John- ston, Major Johnston's sister, since de- ceased The family was quiet socially, but had scores of friends, and on the few occasions when they entertained did so with true southern hospitality. Miss Mary Johnston was deeply interested in church work and much of her effort was expended In this way She was not strong physically, and not until much later dld she become robust in health.
 Virginia, however. was the native state of the Johnston family, and one likes to think of the gentle, lovely author as at home in the beautiful country which she digpifed in the charming descriptions or Westover and those other admirable places in her stories.
 So thoroughly feminine and graceful personality as Miss Johnston's Is an ideal exponent of the feminine enfranchlse- ment It Is her greatest interest now and she is doing all within her power to gain the vote for her sisterhood. Tonight Miss Johnston expects 10 answer in her arguments objections which are generally brought forward by the opposition, either verbally or In the articles which have ap- peared on the subject. Her lecture thus will be instruetine. both 10 those whose belief coincides with hers and to those others who have formed the opposite con clusion. To those who are yet ignorant of the subject 1t will be doubly valuable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
QUAINT ELIZABETHAN DANCES
In Many Great Deal of Kissing In- troduced-The Pavane and Galliard

From the London Evening Standard.
 When Elizabeth was Queen of England the style of dancing in vogue is best de- scribed as being of the homely or domestic style. Previous to the reformation there were no really national dances at court, but after that period there was change, until in Elizabeth's reign such dancing had reached it's most popular epoch.
 The names of the dances then in vogue have such qaint names (some of which are familiar to us from childhood games) as Hunt the slipped, Kiss in the ring, ? Here we go round the mulberry bush" and many others. There seems to have been a great deal of kissing introduced into these dances. which were more or les games, and doubtless caused much merie- ment. That was in Tudor times, of course, when customs we're different from w~.i they are now.
 The Pavane was a most famous slrs stately dance and admirably suited to the dress of the period, when the ladies bore themselves proudly in rich gowns of stiff brocade. and the gentlemen looked equally magnificent with their richly plumed hats, gayly colored costumes and jewelled swords, In reality it was more of a pro- cession than a dance, so slow and stately were the measures.
 Of Spanish origin, the Pavane came to France, where it was extremely popular and at one time the dancers while gong through the various figures used to sing
 Approchne donc. ma belle,
 Approche-tol. mon bein;
 Ne me suis plus repelle.
 Puisque mon occur est ten;
 Pour mon anne apafser,
 Donne-moi un balser-
 and kissing formed a suitable accomoS'.s ment to the words. This then evidently was another of the kissing dances then so popular. Later on this part or lhe dance gained increased stateliness.
 Another dance is the Gailiard, which IS lively dance. being one or the 'dances hautes popular in the slN'eenth century rbese dances had usually skipping ster and were in contradistinction to dance; basses.'' which were more courtly and dignified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

1OHLtoSs
 The destiny of the nation now hangs on that word As an infinitive, it has be- /come the fad of those who are accused cf having broken the law. Those who have committed crime are not considered fashionable lawbreakers unless they con fess to their crimes.
 strange as it may seem, fads run among criminals the same as among the idle rich and the "4O0's' of every city. town and village of the continent. Only a few short years ago 1t was the fad among every criminal charged with a serious crime to plead insanity The lonely prisoner of Matteawan bears forcible wit ness to this.
 But this fad proved too expensive. Too dear a price must be paid to plead in sanity. Again the famous inmate Of the institution on the beautiful Hudson is called into play. Years have elapsed and he is still insane according to law.
 But now "it is to confess" Do it and then tell all about it. Where is there a famous case within the last few years in which the principal has not come up. true to the fad, and said. T did it?" Only one stands out and the fact that it Is the only one makes it more prominent. The Crippen case is about the only instance that can be cited where the prisoner hes not confessed.
 Shall they be called the Followers of George Washington" It is true, insofar as we know, that the father of this coun- try set the pace and To after many sears'' they have followed his leadership. When George cut down the cherry tree he ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
A DAY OF CONFESSIONS
By ANGUS A. AGREE

1 tlculated tc his progenitor, "Yes, I did il with my little hatchet!''
 Now we have it almost word for word the occasion. As for instance: "Yes, I did it with my little gun," or T did il with my little dynamite" etc.
 The AlcNamaras confessed; Beattie con fessed: Rieheson confessed Arthur Jones confessed Walter Jones confessed: Claude Ellard confessed, and now it Is being rumored that the Aliens are about to come in and surrender. It is predicted ttat before long Teck Duncan vii, con less. The recent confessions are keeping frok so muca cut of the limelighi that the obscurity is getting painful After Teck confesses, who is going to confess? Who is there left to confess? Will New York Harry confess? Harry is so much one of the gang that he will not be left behind, surely.
 It really seems that to be a newspaper headlner one must confess. Just to what does not matter. The fact is there-col- fess! If pr. Crippen had confessed
 Hey, there! Hold on! Back upl Soft pedal Cease locomotion! The most im- portant confession of the age has been omitted. Don't hold it against the city editor if he kills this and don't cuss the proofreader if he gets mixed up and asks questions about something being left out. A confession has been made where no ac- | ousation existedl A voluntary confession 1t is this:
 Teddy confessed to being the biggest 2 an in the world.
 Who accused him? All silence? Yes, no one speaks.
 Selahl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
MRS. SMITH AND MISS
 HIIRRERT TO ENTERTAIN

Mrs T. O. Smith and her sister, Miss Hubbert will be among the afternoon hostesses of the spring, introducing their sister, Mrs Marc Hubbert and their niece Miss Frances Hubbert of Tacoma, Wash, the afternoon of April 90 at their home on Graymont Heights. If the weather permits the function will be a garden party. The hours are 4 to 6, and the personnel of the party will include the members of the young matrons' set and the young women.
 To those who are familiar with the beautiful home of the Smiths a garden party is most alluring. Their gardens are among the loveliest in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
BRIDAL PARTY ENTERTAINED
 BY MIR. AND MRS. CHAMBLEE

The bridal party to attend Miss Gaynell
 Chamblee and MT. John McLin, whose
 marriage is one of the events of today
 anticipated with pleasant interest, were
 entertained last night by MT. and Mrs. J. T. Chamblee. The buffet supper was a pleasant aftermath of the rehearsal at
 the Southside Baptist church. The table
 from which the dainty repast was served
 was ornamented with roses and violets,
 the pink and purple tones making an ex- quiste combination.
 Among the guests were Miss Gaynell Chamblee, Miss Annie Lou Chamblee' Miss Mary Claire Norwood, Miss Ada Reese Miss Exa May Gilespy of Merid- ian, Miss Mardelle Chambee of Anniston. Messrs. John McLin Hollis Bush, Ciaud Estes, Dixie McCrossin Elmer Heinze, Goo dloe McGahey, Hubert Norwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
Restrictions on nGrocers in l7th Centur,

FIOln lNc I.0nUOn CnTOnlcst.
 Shopkeepers in the seventeenth century were subject to other restrictions than those respecting prices. It was enacted that "any person using the trade or nlvs- tery of tho grocer should n2t either by themselves or any third party directly or indirectly keep more than one shop at the same time"
 Grocers were also forbidden to sell any commodities except 'raysons, entrants. sugar, spice, sope. candle mola .ses gun powder, shot match, tar, pitch, rczan, tobacco and pipes cotton wool. cotton yarn. starch. hlueing. rise, linseed oil. while and red lead olives. prunes figs. Spanish white alahaster, alum, almonds. birthstone, lampSlacls and candle rushes'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
MISS KATHLEEN VANHOOSE
 ENTERTAINS PARTIES

Miss Kathleen VanHoose was hostess last night to- the members of two bridal parties including the young people who are to participate in two of the leading weddings of the spring, that of Miss Elizabeth Morris and MT. Jelks Caba- miss, and of Miss Mary Ruth McLester and MT. Andrew Ramsay. The function included about 40 young people ana was one of the most delightful affairs that has ever taken place in the hospitable VanHoose home
 A buffet supper was served in several courses from the dining room which was adorned with clusters of pink roses. In the center of the table, which held a variety of bon bons and crystal lized fruits and other dainties were big mink roses in an ivory basket.
 Miss VanHoose welcomed her guests wearing a lavender marquisette robe which was extremely becoming to her blond type of beauty. Miss McLester was never lovelier Her yellow charmeuse gown with its touches of pink about the shoulders, it's black net drapery looped around the waist and real lace garni- lures arranged with artstistic effect on the corsage was very 'Frenchy' and effective. Miss Morris was very beauti- full too, in a new spring evening gown.
 The personnel of the two parties who were in attendance. included Miss Mary Ruth McLester, Miss Mary Ware, Miss Marianne Hamilton, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mir Andrew Ramsay, Mir. Erskine Ram say, Mr R. A. Brown, MT. Murray Brown, MT. E. P Williams, MT. Nenian L. Steele, MT. Robert Curry, AIr. John Gelzer Mrs. Elizabeth Morris. Miss Ethel Tathen. Miss Alice Coughlan Miss Belle Rob- erts, Miss Marjorie Weatherly, Miss Fredrika Ferguson. Miss Joy Tomlinson, Miss Jamie Hood of Georgia, Miss Gama-
 iel Dixon, Miss Ellen Percy, Miss Van Hoose MT. Jeks Cabaniss, MT. Walter Hood, Mir. Beach Chenoweth. MT. Wan Crook Whatley. MT. Edward Cabaniss, Mr. W. R. J. Dunn, MT. Matt Murphy, MT. Charles Crane of Chicago, MT. Pel- ham Anderson, MT George Morris and Mr Thornton Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

with one of the most cordial little hos tesses that they know, and though .ne weather forbade the outside pleasures 'na. had been anticipated, enjoyment lost none of it's keenness because 1t must pe Aep' within bounds. e.,,ora
 The distribution of flowers and folase made inc interior of the residence one or the cheeriest places imaginable during the afternoon. Before the close of the enter tainment delightful refreshment course' including bonbons and ices, was served.
 In guessing contests and drawings tnere were four prizes. One was awaroea eo William Cosby, Jr., another 10 MISS E..N abefh NcCloud another to Eugene John ston and the fourth to Miss Josephine Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
NATIONS CLUB
 IS ENTERTAINED

The Matrons' Social club was delight fully entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. F. Ingram. Progressive forty-two was the order of the afternoon programme. Score was kept on dainty cards decorated with clusters of violets. Mrs Darlington presided over the puncn bowl. Ferns and violets were used eff fectiyelv in the reception rooms. At the conclusion of the game delicious salad and ice course was served. Those who en- joyed the hospitality of Mrs. Ingram be- side the members were Miss Grace Daniel
 Miss Ethel Daniel, Miss Crawford Belser
 Miss Fowler and Miss Leo of Woodlawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16


 Miss Jean Knox of Richmond, Va, is the guest of Mrs. Frank Heaff at the Mar garet.
 Miss Mary Johnston arrived last night from Virginia and Is the guest of MT and Mrs. T. H. Johnston.
 Miss Jean Williams will leave today for Atlanta to attend grand opera. She will be the guest of relatives.
 Miss Jettaieen Farley of Montgomery i5 the guest of Miss Eleanor Matthews
 
 Mrs. R. J. Binford and Miss M. E, Bin ford of Atlanta are in the city visiting Mrs. John B. Bett ca, 14l6 Twelfth ave- nue, north.
 John L. Sims arrived yesterday from New Orleans to visi+ his parents in this city.
 Mrs. I. R. Rubenstein will go to Atlanta today to attend grand opers. MT and Mrs T. o. Crane have named their little daughter Margaret Elizabeth. Mrs. Joseph Edgar Ware of Uniontown is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Cunningham. Mrs. Ware was one of the guests last night at Mrs. Meade's reunion dinner.
 
 Mir and Mrs. A. F. Toole are visiting the latters parents in Talladega. Mrs Frank Bell is expected to return to her home today from St. vincent's hos pital, where she underwent serious op- eration a short time ago.
 
 Mrs Marc Hubbert and Miss Frances Hubbert of Tacoma, Wash, are expected today to be guests of Col. and Hrs. T. O. Smith on Graymont Heights. A number of charming affairs are planned in their honor, one of the largest being announced today MT. Hubbert is also expected later in the month
 Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Siddons of Dallas, Tex, are the guests of Birmingham rea- tives.
 R l.. Rains, wife and son returned to Washington today after a 10 days visit to relatives in Birmingham. Mrs. Arthur Gray 6aura Ferguson) is expected today from Sewanee to visit her parents, Gen and Mrs. Fred Ferguson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
MATINEE PARTY
 OF YOUNGGIRLS

Miss Mabel Marer was the honoree at box party Saturday afternoon at the Bijou by Mrs. J. k. Marler, and to which a number of her young friends were bid den In the coterie were Miss Genevieve Burt. Miss Helen Abbott, Miss Mary Lee Beall, Miss Ella Louis Ward Miss Do rothy Ransom, Miss Blanch Ratliff, Miss Olive Calman and Miss Marler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
MISS MABEL PLOSSER GIVES A PARTY

With enthusiasm undamDcned by the
 rain that was pouring down in straight
 sheets when they went to the party, a thlong of interested young people gathered
 a. tho l.. K Plosscr residence yester- day afternoon at the invitation of Miss
 Mabel Plosser, one of the pretty young daughters of the house. They spent q damp afternoon in games and contests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND
 THE MISSISSIPPI CAPITAL

court at Maeiia. Atkinson was convicted at the late tenn of the Pike county court on tho charge ct embezzement of the funds of the bank and given seven years in the peniteniary. His attorneys claimed that because oi his bad health ho could rot stan close confinement and the SUI preme court was appealed to on writ of habeas corpus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
MADAME RACHELLE'S
 ADVICE TO BEAUTY SEEKERS

M,roarot A.-Ycs. it ia possible to remove frccklss quickly and without injury There is . scientific labo-at9ry product known cs Wilson's Frecke Cream which is favored hy the profession for it's unvarying satisfactory results. Yog: may buy it at most any GocG drug store 1o= -oc the jar pr direct from the Wilson FrceEle Cream Go Charleston. s. c. T. is entirely harmless and positively guaranteed.
 Mrs Scott-To plump out your arms and neck is hot an easy matter. Massage with good skin food will help. and so will the prorc- exercise movements. l would suggest that you consult a physician concerning the most no-rishing diet. Wilson's Frccklc Crea- is sold hy
 ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
Her Prospectus
From fudge

From JuUge.
 Promoters little daughter: Mamma. think they'll send us baby now that we've moved over on this new street.
 Mamma: How so, dear?"
 Promoters little daughter: well I've pros pected the territory and they've struck babies on all sides of us"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

Jackson, Miss, April 5.-tSpeeial. )-Gov- ernor Brewer had or his pardon clothes Saturday morning, the following batch of convicts having cause to be thankful:
 J. c. Burt of Perry county, sent up in 1901 on the charge of murder with life sentence, was discharged at the recom- mendation of the penitentiary board of trustets for mertorious conduct. He had shot and killed a neghbor on the public road in his county and always claimed that it was in self defense.
 J. w. Walton of Copiah county was servin ga life sentence for murder, hay ing heen convicted in 1906. He is also dis charged for meritorious conduct.
 J. E. Brooks, Tishomngo county ,as- sault with intent to kill, one year, 1912, pardoned
 Robert Reagan of Marion county was given three years for burglary in 1910 and is pardoned.
 Mrs. Tabitha Stewart was convicted in Smith county in 1906 of the murder of her infant glandehild and sent up for life. She was then about S6 years of age. She is parGoned
 L. Cruithirds of Harrison county oper- ated meat market without license and was fined sl5 and costs by Justice of the peace. He is pardoned.
 The above are white Following negroes are pardoned or discharged: John Robin son Sunflower county, murder, life, l90i, discharged. Julius Weathersby, Lincoln county, murder life, 1909, discharged. Levy Smith, Carroll county arson, lie, 1906, discharged. Henry Washington, Claiborne county, murder, life, l900 dis charged. Celia King of Lawrence coun- ty, forgery, three years, pardoned.
 The toard of directors of the State Bar association has been called to meet in the supreme court room next Thursday Arri Is, fer the purpose of selecting am other meeting place for the annual con veEion, the Grccnville date for May hayin, been ann iieG on account of the the board of directors and a personal let ter las been circcted to each advising bim Of the meeting aHd the purpose.
 Gov and Mrs. Noel were among tht visitors to the capitol yesterday. anc their many friends were glad to note that spirits-glad they state. to be relieved oi the burdens aud anxieties of public lie
 The st premn court has granted Woodsor Atllinson. the Pike county banker his liberty unti his case Is determined bN that tritursl. Pond was fixed at Slo,C0l and is to be approved by the clerk of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
Fell
I.,nm L.innincot.s

Mrs. Murphy: 50 yonr son Dinnis fell from his aisyorlane2 Sure, Oi tho"ght he was learnin' to fly in a cdrrispondenee school.'
 Mrs. Casey: :" He was. hu. he sthoppad short in the middle of lessen.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
MISS VIRGINIA ABBOTT
 TO BE A HOSTESS

Miss Virginia Abbott will entertain at cards Thursday afternoon in compliment to Miss BIanch Reigner, the guest of Miss Harriett Fitts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tie W. c. T. U. will meet this afternoon at 2:sl o'clock at the First Methodist church. Especial notice is asked for the change of the hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

Tickets for the Mary Johnston lecture may he purchased at Parl<er's drugstore or from members of the suffrage organ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
THE TALENT CLUB
 WITH MRS. RUFF

Mrs. Ruff will be hostess this afternoon at 2.S0 to the members of the Talent club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16
NOTES AND PERSONALS

ization. They may also be secured at the door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

Miss Jean Knox of Richmond, Va, is the guest of Mrs. Frank Heaf at the Mar garet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

Gov ard Mrs. Noel were among the visitors to the capitol yesterday and their niany friends were glad to note that both ale r. the very best Of health and sprits-slad they state. to be relieved oi the burdens aud anxieties of public lie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

The stpremn court has granted Woodson Atllinson, the Pike county banker, his liberty untii his case Is determined by that tritural. Fond was fixed at S1e,o00 and is to be approved by the clerk of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-16

Miss Mary Johnston arrived last nigl from Virginia and is the guest of MT. an Mrs. T. H. Johnston.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21

WANTED-Nien at Los Angeles. Can learn trade. Fair wages after second month. Automobile. electricity. plumb ing. bricklaying. Practical work on actual jobs. 1900 students last years
 only few months required. United Trade school Los Angeles. 2-b5
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21
Auctions

BIG AUCTION of cattle and four lc-acre ranches on old Black Canyon Road, 224 miles north Of Fair Grounds, Thursday. February Sth, at 10 o'clock. Free lunch and big crowd expected. Come Frank c. Gilbert. owner, E. W. Getsinser. AuctiOneer dg
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21

CHANDLER RANCH LANDS-Fin- est body of land in the west: 1S.OO0 acres, under Roosevelt dam distributing canals. Call Phoenix office and learn of lands adjoining Chandler townsite. s1Oo per acre. payable ten years. pef cent interest. MESA IMPROVEMENT CO.. No West Adams St. Phoenixt Ariz ts
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21
A BEUTIFUL HOME
 in LOS OLIVES ADDITION.

FOR SALE-New modern Groom 1912 West Monroe St. blocks from Capitol. Big cut in price to make quick sale. Requires s16O0OO cash to handle. See owner, 379 North Second Ave, or phone Overland 2765. db
 FOR SALE-Modern 5-room bun galow, two acres, highly improved. Small payment, balance as rent. w. II. Teasley, Virginia avenue and Indian car line. 2-bs
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21
Wanted-Help Female

$350 PER DAY paid one lady in each town to distribute free circulars for concentrated flavorinS in tubes. Permanent position. F. F. Barr Co. Chicago. dD
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21

SALESMEN making small towns. just what you want for pocket side line. Something new, snappy and catchy. Quick shipments. prompt commissions. State territory covered. Write for order book today. Peerless Mfg. Co. 2l6 Sigel St. Chicago. IT.
 J.. dg
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21
Wanted-TO Rent

WANTED-To rent, a Jersey milch COW. Must be gentle anu healthy. Ov- erland telephone 2252. ak
 WANTED-To rent 20 or 40 acres close to town with house. some alfalfa preferred. c. B. Jones P. O. Box 1O51 or care of A.. r. Jones' City. db
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21

FOR SALE-4O acres the best dairy ranch proposition in valley, 25 acres in solid alfalfa. 15 acres in grain, fenced into 6 fields. page wire fence, good D.
 room house, nice old shade. Fruit trees, berries, roses etc. Half cash Bal ance long time Bright's Realty Co, 237 w. Monroe St. If
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21

WANTED-A man posted in dry goods. clothing and shoes. to take in- ventory. See Chas. Korrick. at New York Store. dd
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21

I HAVE two nice residence lots which I can sell you s10O under mar ket value of adjoining lots. See Sid, I5 North First Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1912-01-21
For Sale-Real Estate

FOR SALE-s125O. large building lot on North Center St. Very close in The best buy on the street. small pay ment down. balance your terms. Eright's Realty Co, o37 W. Monroe St.
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Arizona republican., 1912-01-21

EARN SIP BY MONDAY WEEK, Local representative needed immedi- ately. Permanent position open to the one that makes good. If you want work apply to NJ A Winter Co. 'llo Winter Bldg. Washington D. c. db