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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
DICKENS CENTENARY
 CELEBRATED FEBRUARY [

The following bulletin has been sent by pr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the public schools, to the principals and teachers:
 'The approaching centenary of Charles Dickens will be observed throughout the civilized world The public schools of Birmingham will participate In this cele- bl ation by setting aside one hour from 1e:90 to 1:30 m. on Wednesday. Febru- ary ', 1912. to the life and works of the great English novelist.
 ''In all grades from the primary through the high schools, special emphasis should he placed upon stories and readings from the works of the great author. As gen. eral theme. Charles Dickens will prove interesting as well as instructive to chil- dsen. 1 advise the use of this theme for reading and class instruction. The plan ning of special programmes for Febru- ary may be deferred until after the semi-annaal promotions, January @ Parents are requested to read Dickens works with their children and to attend the exercises of the schools"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
SAILORS WORST PARTY OF MOROS

New York. January 5.-Iiow seven American sailors fought and worsted party of Moro headhunters in the heart of Philippine forest, leaving six of their enemies dead, was told today by tho crew Of the Duncaster Castle, just m from a five months cruise to the Tar east
 We were at Cebu taking on cargo when seven of us thought 1t would be fine to spend a Sunday duck shooting, said Chief Officer Charles Bonner. We could find no ducks, so we dived into the jungle, thinking to bring down some sort os game anyhow. We got into the forest three miles when band of 10 or 20 Moros attacked us. We had rifles and shotguns while they had only bolos. But in one attack a Moro got so near to the head of Chief Officer Lewis that he cut off the visor of his cap with a slash of his bolo. We killed six of the headhunters
 "Every now and then one dropped as we covered our retreat to the shore With occasional shots. But it took us thre9 hours to reach our boat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
 MERIDIAN MASONS INSTALL OFFICERS

Meridian, Miss. January 5.-(Special)- The annual installation of officers of the chapter of Royal Arch Masons was held in this city last night and an elobarte programme and installation ceremonies observed. Following were the officers in- stalled for duty in 1912: Leo R. Stamm, high priest; John w. Waldrupp, king; F. T. Sheldon, scribe; Robery Lilburn, cap- tain of tl,e host; J. D. Meadows, prin- cipal sojourner: l.. G. Coleman, Royal Arch captain; w. 0. Heise, master of the third vail; James Laptorn, master of the second vail H. Clay Smith, treasurer; A. J. Peck, recorder; B. A. Ray, sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
MISS p|.UNkETT|S
 CHOSEN LIBRARIAN Governor Noel's Message Read in House Though
 Interest Was Lacking

Jackson. Miss, January 5.-(SpeciaD. .-. The Mississippi legislature did nothing today except to elect state librarian, and in that election the Vardaman leaders who had determined to have the scalp of the present incumbent dangling from their belt, were badly worsted, as Miss Hattie Plunkett proved more than a match for those who yielded the whip, and was elected on the second ballot by two to one vote
 Immediately after the election of the h- brarian, the senate retired and the house began reading the governors message, but the members were in no humor to hear it. One third of the members left the hall, and those who remained did not listen. After the clerk had been readins for 10 minutes or more MT. Stennis or Lauderdale moved that further reading of the message be dispensed with There was not protest from any quarter, ana the governor was not even shown the courtesy of an order for extra copies of the message, as was the case in the senate where 250 were ordered.
 Colonel Lamar Fontaine, Confederate scout, marksman, engineer, story teller, writer etc., had been invited to address the joint houses, but he failed to put in his appearance as agreed immediately after the election of the librarian and the engagement was declared off.
 The two houses are now fully organized except as to the appointment of the several standing committees by the pre- siding officers, and these are expected to be announced tomorrow or next day Meantime the desks have been cleared for action. u The Vardaman forces are in supreme command of the forces and VIII be able to put through any piece of legis- lation they may demand.
 South Mississippi is demanding a con- stitutional convention so that it may get a stronger representation in the legisla- ture, more satisfactory distribution of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
MRS. M'WANE ANNOUNCES / HER RECEIVING PARTY

Mrs. James Ransom McWane's reception will follow very attractively upon those whose appointments have suggested the chill blasts of winter with the warmth and glow of crimson flowers. She will be the first to introduce the spring motive, and as something new" is always pleas ing, and Mrs. McWane and her honorees are a trio of clever and interesting wom- en- the event promises to be one Of the most delightful of the month
 She has asked to receive with her Mrs. McGilI and Mrs. Parker, her two guests of honor: Mrs. Caldwell Bradshaw, Mrs. Joseph Dixon Matlock, Mrs. Robert M. Goodal, Mrs. William c. Hitt Mrs. T. c. Cairns, Mrs. John Faulkner Kent, Mrs. w. c. Mclaughlin, Mrs. J. H. Wallace. Mrs. John M. Webb, Mrs. Griffith Harsh, Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Maybele Cosby. Miss Sara Bruce, Miss Lillian Goodall, Miss Leila Robinson, Miss Lee Ola shannon, Miss Mery Ella McGill, Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Lois Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
BRIDGE WHIST
 HOLDS A MEETING

The benefit bridge party to be given this afternoon from ? to 5 o'clock at Ter race court promises to be a delightful event and well attended by society. Mrs. Mark Lewis and Mrs. William Mudd Jor- dan will compose a committee to receive at the door, and a coterie of other prom inent matrons constitute another com Hlittee Miss Mary Lou Cobb has taken q table and Miss Kathleen Van Hoose has taken two and will have little party of friends. The hostesses for the afternoon will include Mrs. Forney Johnston, Mrs. w. c. Oliver Mrs. R. C. Woodson, Mrs. T. U. Walter, Mrs. HaslSin Williams Mrs. John Nash Coffin, Mrs. A. C. Birch, Mrs. Barnes Morgan, Miss Mary Lanler, Miss Vernon Marks and Mrs. Fucker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
A PEANUT GALLERY PASTEL
What the Man and Saw and Heard at the Weller Drammer The Country Girl and Her Steady Kiss Me- Gum and Holding Hands-Circus Lemonade in Paris Cafe. The Eternal Triangle: The Husband, the Wife
 and the Other Man
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

q wish" the Man said simply an1 earnestly, that 1 could er-er-write poetry
 I asked him why he didn't go ahead and--just write it.
 That's the way the others do.' I in- formed him. "They just go on and write-and somebody calls it-poetry."
 But this is worthy of some one who can write real poetry" he remonstrat- ed. "I'ts a simple beautiful little story with moral. I've started 1t alright"
 Read me what you've written,' I pleaded.
 He explained that the meter wasn't all that meters are cracked up to be, and that most people would consider t something of scream and as for fitting "poetical feet'-he didn't know The very first principle.
 Besides that" he confessed pitifully, I'm stuck at the second verse. Some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
CONFFEESSES TO HAVE
 ENTERED HOUSE

Meridian, Miss, January 5.--(Special)- After having confessed to have entered the bome of Mrs. Dan Bounds at Purwell, a few miles south of this city, Tuesday, Willis Allen, a half witted 1S-year-old negro, was brought to this city this aft ernoon and placed in the county jail Allen was captured by Burwell authori- ties and stated that he had been induced to enter the home with a negro named Tom Hunter, who is believed to be from Meehan, six miles east of Meridian. Allen stoutly denies that they entered the home for evil purposes, but that burglary was the intention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
AT TERRACE COURT YANCEY CLUB

The Yanoey Literary society held it's regular meeting yesterday afternoon in the Central High school. In the absence of the president, MT. Harry J. White pre- sided After the roll call, which was an- swered by quotations from Tennyson. the constitution of the club was read by MT. George Cox. The club greatly en- ioyed an instructive talk by Mir. Glenn. After the regular routine of business and short talks by Mr. Dunn, a former mem- Der of the Yancey and members of the faculty, the club adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
Stage Folks Want Jobs

Chicago, January 5.-Fifteen hundred actors and actresses, 1t was estimated by booking agencies last night, are seeking employment in Chicago. The number in- cludes leading men and women, chorus girls and chorus men and many vaudeville artists. It is said within three weeks more than two score companies have given up the bookings into towns near this city. Nearly all of the members of the small companies have hastened to Chicago looking for other employment. They are discussing what they term the most disastrous year in stage life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Lucile Douglas is at home after spending the holidays with an aunt in Meridian, Miss.
 Miss Rena Curran has returned from Louisville, Ky, after an absence of sev- eral weeks.
 Mrs. John Wallace Luke, who Is spend ing the winter in Cincinnati. pursuing her study of portraiture. is here for a stay of two weeks with MT. Luke. follow ing a holiday visit to her sister, Mrs. John Van Orsdale, at Fort McPherson. Mrs. Lukes work this winter. both in portraiture and miniature painting, has had most gratifying results. one of her miniatures having been accepted for q western exhibit. which Includes only 10,
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fairs of the season. 1t occurred at the South Highlands Presbyterian church, the auditorium having been generously turned over to the club by the congregation, many of whom attended and enjoyed the meeting The two musical organizations of the city colaborated to produce the splendid oratorio programme, the fine voices in the Treble Clef club being given in the oratorio programme with splendid effect The personnel of the Treble Clef includes:
 Sopranos-Mrs Adams, Mrs Boshwitz, Miss Chenoweth, Mrs. Sam Earle, Mrs. N. c. Glass, Miss Hutchings, Mrs E. A. Holmes, Miss Irene Jenkins. Mrs. w. C.. Kilgore Mrs. Mayes, Mrs. c. E. Miner, Miss Emma Mccarthy, Mrs. J. s. Palmer Miss Mona Pearce. Mrs E. V. Smith, Miss Fannie Taylor.
 Second Sopranos--Miss Bessie Davis, Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Samuel Rand, Miss Bessie M. Thompson, Mrs Head, Miss Gladys Head, Mrs. w. l.. Turner, Miss Ruth Ratliff.
 First Altos-Miss Alice Phillips, Mrs. J. N. Killough, Mrs. Peyton Norvell, Mrs. w. B. Allen.
 Second Altos-Miss Corrie Handley, Miss Margaret Merrill. Mrs. ". B. Maus Miss Elizabeth Brooks
 Assisted by:
 Tenors-F. II. Potter, J. D. McGill, c. Decker, w. L. Riddle. w. M. iWoodall, R. M Brown
 Basses-E. l.. Muchmore, C. E. Michaels, c. B. Rencher, S. M. Hanby, w. Hawkins, J. w. Cox, J. c. Putnam, Jr.
 The chorus supplemented the singing of several wei known soioists, making the entire programme one which pleased the audience and made the second open meet ing of the year an artistic success.
 An audience which included a notable representation of the culture and musical appreciation of the city filled the audi torium of the church. The membership of the Music Study, of which Mrs Victor Hanson is president. is very large, being composed of about 200 musicians and music lovers. Their work in behalf of music is most commendable and their ger rerosty toward the public has given pleasure to thousands. The open meet ing of this week was another gratifying success from both an artistic and social standpoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
MRS. JOHN T. YEATMAN
 HOSTESS TO BRIDGE GLIB

Mrs John T. Yeatman was hostess yes terday afternoon to the members of the Friday Bridge club entertaining them at luncheon ana afterward with delight- fui series of games, According to the GUS tom of the club an attractive prize was awarded at the conclusion of the after noon.
 Those who enjoyed the pleasure of the afternoon were Mrs. Yeatman. Mrs. Nor timer Jordan, Mrs. Brooks Forbes. Mrs. Harry Lee Koeng, Mrs. Thomas J. Wingfed, Mrs. Albert Sidney Edmond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
Loses Right Foot

Meridian, Miss, January 5.-(special.)-- 4eorge White, a 16-year-old negro, as he attempted to catch a passing freight train yesterday afternoon near the Rex Flaming mills of this city, fell and sustained the .oss of his right foot and other injuries. lis foot was caught in a frog of the track md he was unable to remove it in time to save it from the moving train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
Three Cases of Smallpox

Meridian, Miss. January 5.-(Special.)- The report of the county health officer, issued yesterday, showed three cases of smallpox in the county one case of scar let fever, and three cases of diphtheria. This is an excellent showing and strong argument in favor of the unequalled health record and conditions of Lauder- dale county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06

This is a study which will be remembered by admirers of her work here-a clever portrayal of a model who has posed for the Academy in Cincinnati for number of years, and whose history-that of a one-time chariot driver-is evident In her very unusual and expressive face. Mrs. J. l.. Condon is spending a fort night at the Arlington hotel in Hot Springs, Ark.
 Mrs Chester Parker, who will be one of the honorees at Mrs. J. R. McWane's afternoon reception next week, will ar rive in a few days to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. c. Mclaughlin. Mrs. Ida Adams, who has been the guest of her son. Mir W. J. Adams, and Mrs. Adams, left yesterday for her home in Nashville.
 Mr. Frank Morrow's friends will regret to learn that he is i'll at the home of his parents, pr. and Mrs. George Nor row, in Glen Iris. The malady is not fortunately. of the malignant type and it is supposed that he will soon be able to be among his friends again.
 
 Miss Helen Bethea is still at St. Vim cents hospital, where she has been since a critical operation for appendicitis. Her condition was for time regarded as very grave but she is now improving and it is hoped that she may be removed to her home the last of the coming week. Miss Elizabeth Bowie has gone to Unlontown to be one of the attendants at the marriage of Miss Sadie McCorSle next Wednesday, and to be present at the sev- eral pre-nuptial entertainments in her honor.
 Miss Elsie Gillett will leave today for her home in Milwaukee, after charm ing visit to Mrs. Nelson Snow.
 
 Mrs. solon Jacobs will go to Nashville in a few days to be the guest of Miss Emmie Kirkpatrick, who has frequently visited her here.
 Miss Virginia Abercrombie left yester- day for her home in Montgomery after a charming visit to Mrs Mark Lewis. MT. and Mrs G. A. Whitehead are guests of Mrs. w. ]. Prowel Mrs. M. J. Meyer of Selma is spending few days with Mrs Moxie Fies.
 
  of Mrs Mark Lewis during the Christ mas recess from school, left this week to resume her studies at Sweetbriar.
 
 Miss Dunbar Avrett is the guest of Miss Margaret Tillman in Nashville.
 
 Miss Mary Hawkins and Miss Helen Hawkins will leave Monday for their home in Atlanta.
 Miss Mary Turner of IaGrange. Ga, Is the house guest of Mrs. J. T. Harwell in Glen Iris.
 Mrs. Willard Wilson has returned from Ohio, where she spent the holidays with her son.
 Mrs. T O. Naftel of Montgomery re- turned to her home yesterday morning after delightful visit to her mother in Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
Veteran Plans Funeral

Jennings. La, January 5.-Leaving a let ter designating pallbearers and describing the casket in which he desired his body buried, w. B. Evans, a veteran. yester- day arrayed himself in his best clothes and swallowed carbolic acid. The cause of his act is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
MISS CARY JOHNSON
 HOSTESS TO THE CLUN

Miss Cary Johnson entertained the Highland Clan yesterday afternoon at it's usual r1eeting. Bridge was the game and at the close of pleasant series the club trophy was awarded. A hospitality in the Johnson home Is always lovely, and Miss Johnson is charming hostess.
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q told you baked at the second verse. I will have to tell the rest of the story in my prosy old way. They had the chewing gum as I said, and they chewed and chewed with profound joy, all through the play. The curtain rose on what the dramatic critics would call "A Modern Society Drama'-involving the eternal triangle--the husband, the wife and the other man."
 ''Kiss-Me gum at play like that?' asked. "Circus refreshments in q Paris cafe?"
 '"Thats just it." he esaid. "The two brought the -sadwdust-of-the ring mind, to this society show. The girl was from the country; she had all tho ear marks I'm sure shed never been to the theatre before; the man perhaps had been once or twice-but she-never.'
 '.The girl leaned forward" continued the man, drinking in every word from the stage. Every act, things were get ting more hopeless for the husband. The wife trailed around in dreamy lace things and there was soft music and dim lights and sympathetic little French Maid, anu all lildl SplI bl IOAg buN tA1 iAtNto country girl in the peanut gallery wasn't seeing anything but the tragedy of it ala home broken up. She began to chew slower-and tear slipped down her cheek The Man leaned over and ten derly took her hand and told her not to cry Don't worry over them, he coaxed, they're just unhappy, because they are rich Therel"
 "I wonder if you thought your Maggie from the country was simple enough to accept that explanation" I suggested | laughingly. But it makes good story just the same"
 Accept the explanation. he man ex- claimed. "Of course she accepted it. It's tho explanation of two-thirds of the hearts that are calling themselves starved and neglected l don't read the news papers every day and follow divorce cases and all sorts of domestic tragedies, with out drawing my own conclusions. More unhappiness comes from being too rich, than from actual poverty. When man has to keep souffling to make living and his wife has her housekeeping and a bunch of kids to look after, and keep her 1 busy, the eternal triangle does not de- velop."
 But how do you reconcile the situa- ton with the idea that the best guardian of mans virtue is the worst enemy of a woman's-an empty pocket book?' " l asked. Poverty has driven many wom- an down the wrong road" But that's just the point" the man re- turned. An empty pocket book won't be the fate of man who has a family to support Great riches he may not have, but he'll keep the wolf from the door, and he and his wife remain the simple hearts,
 l Joy in <iss-Me Chewing gum,' I sup pemented. Like the pair in the peanut | gallery?'
 "rhe gallery pair for mine every time" said the man emphatically "If I were a | poet I'd give them what the Vaudeville
 artists call 'write-up.' They are the real salt of society, they are what makes l life worth the living. and I'm glad 10 make their acquaintance occasionally"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
MIR. AND MRS. DRENNEN
 ENTERTAIN FOR VISITORS

The leading event of the evening will be the buffet supper which MT. and Mrs Felix Drennen will give at 7;30 o'clock in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson of Cleveland, O., the house guests of Mrs Marie McBee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
Today They Are Famous

Delicious Blue Ribbon Flavoring Ex- tracts have won their present high standing and immense sale by one standard of manufacture. the highest quality possible. Fifteen years ago unknown. today Blue Ribbon Extracts are famous. Best and takes less"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
I doan know nuthin' tall bout desc heah Trusts" but hits puffuctly plain dat SUMPIN'S got ter be bust edl Yessuh!

how, it just won't come-although it's in my heart and brain. I suppose l haven't the poetieal temperament.'
 Then he read me this: High in the Peanut Gallery
 Two Happy Lovers sat; They had "F1iss-Me" gum and chewed
 And she held tight on to his hat
 "Er--er--I say,' he begged, don't laugh. It's a real human interest story, as you newspaper people call it. l sat by 'em during the whole show"
 I'm not laughing" I fbbed, trying to suppress a giggle. ''Go on--let me hear the rest"
 He folded up the paper on which the little verse was written and said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
Fowler Changes Mind

Pass Christian, Miss, January 5.--Avi- ator R. c. Fowler today said he would continue his coast to coast flight. He expects to reach Biloxi today and Mobile tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06

Gulfport, Miss, January 5-Aviator Fowler passed over Gulfport at 2:l2 o'clock this afternoon en route from Pass Christian to Mobile. He expects to spend the night there. He left Pass Christian and reached here flying 50 miles an hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
GOVERNOR NOEL
 APPOINTS EVANS Will Hold Harrison Court, Monument to COnfed-
 crate Women

Jackson. Miss, January 5.-tSpecial.l- l- Governor Noel has appointed w. q. Evans of Ciulfport special judge tp hold the Harrison county court because of the continued illness of Judge Barrett.
 Attorney General Hudson has rendered the assistant attorney generalship to Jack Thompson, one of the foremost young attorneys of this city, and he has act opted. Mir Thompson succeeds Carl Fox, who resigned a week ago to accept place with the Mobile and Ohio rail- road at Mobile.
 The executive committee of the Confed- crate Woman's Monument association, Messrs Clay Sharkey, w. A. Montgom- cry and Charles Humphreys have called for a meeting January l9, at which time they hope 10 have number of artists and others interested In the building of mon= uments present to assist and advise in the selection of material for the base of tie monument. the cornerstone of which, 1t is hoped, will be laid June 3.
 H. B. I<lyce was married yesterday to Miss Alice Watkins, Rev. J. B. Hutton officiating, and left immediately for their future home in Georgia via New Orleans.
 J. R. Byrd, a merchant at Mount Olive, has filed a petition in bankruptcy giving his assets at s3252, liabilities $5922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
All Steel Cars

Why not take Seaboard SEQ a. m.. arrive Atianta/1 :05 p. m.. Washington 10:35 a. m.. New York 4:40 p. m. Phone Bell 23s2 for reservations.
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the common school fund. That section has increased largely in population and wealth since the present constitution was builded. and those of other sections agree that something is wrong, but many be- leve the evils complained of could be remedied in other ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
MUSIC STUDY
 OPEN MEETING

The open meeting of the Music Study club, which was the first of these semi annual events to occur in the evening, was one of the most delightful musical af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06
BLUMBERG-SAUL

The following appeared in last Sundays s Atlanta papers: "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Saul announce the engagement of their daughter, Miriam Sara, and MT. Jacob A Blumberg of Birmingham, Ala. At home Sunday, December 3l, from 4 to 6. No cards.
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Mrs Chester Parker who will be one of the honorees at Mrs J. K. McWane's s afternoon reception next week, will ar rive in few days to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. c. Mclaughlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06

This is a study which will be remembered by admirers of her work here-a clever portrayal of 8 model who has posed for the Academy in Cincinnati for number of years, and whose history-that of a one-time chariot driver-is evident In her very unusual and expressive face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06

Mrs. J. l.. Condon is spending a fort night at the Arlington hotel in Hot Springs, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-06

Mrs. Ida Adams, who has been the guest of her son. Mir W. J. Adams, and Mrs. Adams, left yesterday for her home in Nashville.