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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16
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30 Cent Bottle (32 Doses)
FREE

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ried and tired stiff legs and arms and
muscles, an aching head, burning and
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out before the day begins, do not think
you have to stay in that condition.
Be strong, we'll and vigorous, with
no more pains from stiff joints, sore
muscles, rheumatic suffering. aching
back or kidney disease.
For any form of bladder trouble or
weakness it's action is really wonder
ful. Those sufferers who are in and
out. of bed half a dozen times a night
will appreciate the rest. comfort and
strength this treatment gives
To prove The Williams Treatment
conquers kidney and bladder diseases,
rheumat tsm and all uric acid troubles,
no matter how chronic or stubborn, If
YOU have never used The Williams
Treatment, we will give one soc bottle
,s2 dosesl free, il you will cut out this
notice and send it with your name and
address, with 10c to help pay distribu-
ton expenses. to The DIR. ID. A. Will
liams Company, Dept. 525, p. Q. Build
ing, East Hampton, Conn. Send at once
and you will receive by parcel post a
regular soc bottle. without charge and
without incurring any obligations. One
bottle only to- an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16
Relationship Of Ambassadors

1T is rather noteworthy coincidence
that two of the foreign ambassadors ap-
pointed by President Woodrow Wilson
bear the name of Page i am credibly
informed that they are blood relatives
and both are likewise near relatives of
the President; furthermore, that he and
they We're all born in Virginia. Doesn't
this smack somewhat of nepotism? Yet
we are told that cur new President has
strict scruples upon the subject of nepat-
ism. Can you throw any light upon the
matter? EGBERT H
While it is true that President Wilson
and Thomas Nelson Page. our minister
to Italy, We're born in Viringia there is
no blood relationship between them MIR.
Wilson was born in Staunton. in what
was then known as the Valley of yh-
ginia.' Thomas Nelson Page is a native
of Hanover county, near Richmond. in the
tideWater section fNold Virginia. Walter
Hines Page, the minister to the court OF
st. James, is native of North Carolina.
If there be any relationship between the
two ambassadors, ii is not close Both
are likely to represent their government
honorably and ably. 1t is evident from
the above simple statement of facts that
the question of nerotism does not enter
into the consideration of the case sub
mitted to U.S.
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Words of a Talking Song

sI wonder il there is a reader of the
Corner who could tell me where eoui'
get the words of talking song, such as
I'd Rather Be the Lobster Than the wise
Guy oyster ALL 1 have been trying Tor
some time to get this song, but failed. 1t
seems to me there is nothing Impossible
in your Corner. Perhaps l can return
the kindness IL some one viii help me
now JAMES c. w"
We have faith in our ability and VIII
ingness 10 return what we may be able
to do for you In finding and iorwaralns
to you the talking song, l confess that
I do not know exactly what II Is, put
there are many who do.
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MISS FLORENCE WYATT
A SEPTEMBER BRIDE

The New York World carries an account
of the engagement of Miss Florence Sims
Wyeth to Mr.. Alan Dater Mclean, the
wedding to occur September 90 There
will be interest in this marriage in the
south-particularly in Alabama, because
of the distinction of the brides father
DR. John Allen Wyeth, who is an Ala
bamian. He formerly lived in Marshall
county and has many friends in other
quarters of the state. DIR. Wyeth is not
only a distinguished physician, but a
writer of considerable note. He was the
author of the Life of N. b. Forrest"
The World, commenting upon the en-
gagement, prints an attractive photograph
of the bride-elect and states:
"One of the first important weddings
of the early fail will be celebrated Sep
tember 30 at o'clock in the chantry OF
St Thomas church, when Miss Florence
Sims Wyeth, daughter of DIR. and Mrs.
John Allen Wycth of No. pa Lexington
avenue will become the bride of Alan
Dater Mclean, son of Mrs. George Ham
mond Mclean.
Since the announcement of her engage
ment last June Miss Wyeth has been
the guest of honor at many receptions
and luncheons. The bride-elect who is a
Barnard graduate, class of 1910. is an am
ateur actress of much merit, having twice
played the part of Francois villon the
beggar poet, in If I Were King
'Dr. Ernest stires. rector of st.
Thomas church, will officate. The
BRIDES only attendant will be little Miss
Kathleen Gruner, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Gruner. who will serve as
flower girl James Hammond Mclean
will be his brothers best man. and
Charles King, j. Roderick Buchanan,
Harry Gruner. Henry Dater. John Giffin,
j. Wisner Miller and John Allen Wyeth
and Francis Sims Wyeth, brothers of the
bride, will act as ushers.
A reception will follow the ceremony at
the home of the brides parents"
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clothes show in New York she con-
tinued. "The gowns are perfectly Won
derful. This season is one of scintillation.
Everything is irridescent Wraps. gowns,
negliges- everything is spangled and jew
eled and perfectly lovely
And are the slit skirts really worn
in the best circles?" I asked.
For carriage wear and automobile
wear, yes" she said. "The most elegant
gowns ] saw in New York were slit in
front as we'll as in the back, showing
the tips of the boots. and glimpse oil
sillSen hosiery, but not vulgarly so. The
draperies (and everything is draped) are
so arranged as to give just peep-and
the rest is all imagination.
What are the best materials for eve
ming and reception gowns?'' I asked.
'.Brocades and embossed velvets, satin
venus and Dovetyn for tailor mades,
Mrs Condor said, land there is a great
deal of veveting used, of Oriental design
and patterns"
And the SASH" asked.
There is not a gown made without a
sash of some sort of description" she
answered, although the width of the
sash depends largely upon the figure.
Sash ribbons are as high as SIS and $40
a yard, and the most gorgeous colorings
you ever saw. In fact you might say
that the gown is built to match the
sash this season.
"And the collars-are they high or low
and the sleeves?" | questioned.
II haven't seen this season a single
gown with COLOR" said Mrs. Condor.
Everything is collarless and almost
decollete. AS for sleeves, they are
shorter than ever-scarcely to the elbows
and when you do see long sleeves, they
are very close fitting and well over the
hands, la Sarah Bernhardt."
1 commented upon the venture Mrs.
Condor is making in adding to her busi-
ness the handsome selection of materials
she has brought on this season, to which
she said:
Birmingham women 1 find are among
the best dressed women in the south.
When I see them in New York at the
cafes, at the opera, at the theatres. / am
always proud of them and i feel that
with their sense of appreciation of the
beautiful things in dress, my idea will
, appeal to them and that they will find
that as good results may be obtained in
their home town when it comes TO dress
making as they can find in New York
or Paris"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16
MISS VIRGINIA WHITE
TO BE MUCH ENTERTAINED

Miss Virginia White will be the guest OF
Mrs. William T. Atkins in Selma for
week or two. during which time she is to
be decided belle. The Times said of her
coming:
''One of the most attractive visitors of
the season will be Miss Virginia White
who will arrive Wednesday to be the
guest of Mrs. William T. Atkins. Miss
White is one of Birmingham's most popu-
lar girls ana no social function is COM
plete without her"
A number of delightful affairs are in
prospect for Miss White and several have
already occurred Saturday morning Mrs
Alexander Davidson Pitts who is pleas
antly remembered here as one of the
early spring visitors entertained at bridge
in her honor Saturday morning Yester-
day morning Miss Mary Parrish was a
hostess at bridge in her honor and later
this week Mrs. Carroll Long-a former
lovely Bir1niRgham mafron-will be hos
tess in compliment to her sisters guest
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THIS LADY
oBEyED HUSBAND
In Matter Where Her Happi
ness Was at Stake, and is
Mighty Glad She Did

Sheldon. s. Gin advices from this
town, Mrs. ]. b. Marvin writes as fol-
lows: For more than three years. l
suffered with womany thoubles, and
none of the different treatments / under
went, seemed to do me any good.
also had pains in my left side so bad,
At times. I could hardly get up.
My husband told me to buy some
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and | did.
started taking it, and soon began to feel
sbetter. l took only a few bottles, and
now am perfectly weln and able to do
anything.
1t certainly cured me of the trouble had
and l am getting along nicely.
have recommended the remedy to
other sufferers, and they have all been
benefited by it,
will always keep Cardui in my home
for use in time of need.'
Cardui Is a purely vegetable remedy,
containing no harmful mineral products.
Its ingredients act in a helping. building
way, on the womanly constitution. It
has been relieving womanly troubles, for
over half a century, during which time,
It has proven of more than ordinary val
ne as a tonic for weak women.
You can rely on Cardui. 1t will do for
you, what it has done for thousands of
others. 1t will help you. Begin to take
Cardui today.
n. B. Write to: Chattanooga Medi-
. cine Co, Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chat
tanooga, Tenn. for Special Instruc-
items on your case and 6f-page book.
"Home Treatment for Women" sent
In plain wrapper.
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Sticky Table Ton

81 should like you to advise me If you
know a remedy fer this: We have had
library table made. The varnish sticks So
we cannot lay anything upon it, Can yau
advise us what to do to remedy the tron-
BILE? MARTHA b.
The work was badly done in the begin
ming. The one and only thorough remedy
for the nlishap IS to have the varnish
scraped off by skilled workman and re-
newed in the proper way. The varnish
was not mixed with the right kind af
drier, or was crude IN some oth2r respec.
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SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
SOME HELPING HAND
HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARIAN HARLAND

the character Of the journal containing It,
credit 1t: Il beg leave to state that
tnere are post card exchange clubs m
most countries. The writer has been an
ardent card collector himself for many
years, and has been an active member of
many post card exchanges, mostly for
eign ones The best known and largest
exchanges perhaps are the Weltal and
the International Sammler verein, both If
Germany They have members in even
the remotest places of the world Most
of the so-called post card clubs in the
United States have proved to be merely
a business proposition. The only reliable
exchange club in the country, to the
writer's knowledge, is the Mammoth Post
Card club. Tt is not as large an organi-
cation as some Of the European but has
active members IN nearly every country
The secretary of the club. B. Solomon .nf
1877 East Thirty-first street. Flatbush,
Brooklyn, n. Y. is always willing to FUR
nish particulars to those interested In
post card collecting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16
Opera Creams

Into two cups granulated sugar stu
enough milk TO dissolve it; add one-quar-
ter teaspoon.cream of tartar and put over
slow fire. stir constantly while boiling,
until little dropped in cold water Is
like putty. Pour into pans and set ASIDE
until cold and firm; beat to soft, dough-
like mass, kneai. lay on sugared pas
try board, roll INTO a sheet one-half men
thick, and cut INTO squares.-Request OF
T.
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the language. Translated into equally un-
inspired English, the libretto is well-nigh
unbearable. So if Mr.. Melzer or Mr.. New
man, both of whom have done such ex-
cellent work in this line. can add or instil
any literary merit or beauty whatsoever
into such librettos, let's pray the powers
that be that their services will be called
upon.
What we need for our English opera
are real artists-not Carusos and AIelbas
especially. but singers of intelligence and
soul, capable of understanding and giving
understanding of the work they under
take"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16
Cleaning White Flannel

"Can you tell me what will clean white
flannel trousers? WALTER S. P.''
woman whose boys luxuriate in 'flan-
nels' all summer long tells me of her
plan of washing their trousers and shirts:
II shut myself up in the bathroom with
the fiannels and give all my energies and
two hours of the precious Monday morn
ing to the self imposed task. l run hot
Water into the tub, plunge the garments
into the steaming flood; soap them well
with ripe and rare white soap always
the best quality, and rub them on the
washboard until every part has been
treated. Next / put them through my
own wringer kept for the express pur-
pose rush them through two clean, hot
rinsing waters. wiring out the wet with
my hands and hang up to dry. When
they are half dry they are hung in the
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OPENING EXERCISES
AT THE SEMINARY

The opening exercises at the Birming-
ham seminary will occur tomorrow morn
ing. The Rev. j. w. Johnson of the First
Methodist church will conduct the devo-
tional exercises and brief talks will be
made by several prominent business men.
Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux will teach the
harp this year in the institution, will pre-
sent a harp solo, and other musical Sc
leorions will be presented A feature of
the programme VIII be Miss Maud Me-
Lure Kelly's talk, THE Girl With a Pur-
pose"
cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16

sailed from New Orleans on the steam
ship Esperanza to New York and has
visited Washington, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and Atlantic City
Mr.. M. Fl. Murphy is at home after
stay of two weeks at French Lick
Springs.
Miss Mary Betl1ea has entered In
termonth college. Bristol, Va.
Mrs. w. B. Davis will leave the last of
the week, accompanied by her daughter,
Miss Margaret Davis, who will enter
Sweet Brier acadamy. Miss Davis ex-
poets to prepare for Bryn Mawr.
"
Miss Frederika Ferguson is at home
after a delightful visit to her sister, Mrs.
Arthur Gray, at her summer home in
New York.
Mrs. J. Warner Shook of Tuscaloosa is
spending few days with her parents
DIR. and Mrs. George Morrow, at Glen
Iris.
Mrs Wade Oldham, who mas spent
the summer in North Carolina, has re-
turned home. Mr.. and Mrs. Oldham will
have apartments at the Richmond for
the winter.
Mrs. Augustus Benners has returned
after long absence. She was Ill for
two months in a sanatorium in Atlanta
and spent some time in Asheville, Hen
dersonville and Toxaway, N. c.
Mrs Frank Howe Bell returned Sunday
after a lengthy stay in Rhea Springs,
Borden Wheeler and Chattanooga.
Miss Edgell Adams will have her
studio t;lis season at Five Points, 1894
South Twentieth street.
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CABANISS- -WEATHERLY
INVITATIONS ARE ISSuED

Mr.. and Mrs. James Meriwether
Weatherly request the honor of your
presence at the marriage of their daugh-
ter Marjorie, to Mr. Edward Harman
Cabaniss, Jr, the evening of Saturday,
September 27, 1918, at s o'clock, st. James
church, Black Mountain, n. C.
The above card was received yesterday
in Birmingham. An enclosure states
MIR. and Mrs. James Meriwether
Weatherly at home Saturday evening,
September 27, $3.50 o'clock, Oaxleigh, Black
Mountain N. c.
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MRS. WILLIAM BYRD'S
DINNER FOR HER SON

vacation days Were concluded very at
tractively last evening for small party
of boys at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Byrd, where their son, william
Fitzhugh Byrd, was the inspiration of an
anniversary dinner party celebrating his
sixteenth year. There We're six of these
interesting fellows at the table which
Mrs. Byrd had adorned in her usual
charmingly attractive fashion. with pink
roses and carnations, the candle shades
and other color details harmonizing.
The coterie included Richard Eggleston.
Richard Mccoy. jeff Abbott, William
Byrd, Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd
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INVITATIONS ISSUED TO
NEWMAN-MEIR WEDDING

Cards have been received in Birming-
ham by friends of Mr.. Newman as fol-
lows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles William Meir
invite you to be present at the marriage
of their daughter, Emma Louise, to Mr.
Robert Eason Newman on Wednesday
afternoon, October ], 1913, at 4 o'clock,
Acova, Ia. At home after November /,
at 1920 South Twelfth street, Birmingham,
Ala"
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MISS DOROTHY GRIM
ENTERTAINS For NEWCOMERS

Miss Dorothy Grim, the head resident
of the Ensley Wesley house, 14Oi Ave
nue. II. will entertain tomorrow after
noon from 8 to o'clock in compliment
to Miss Stowell and Miss Gorton, the
two new workers in the institution. Miss
Gorton will have charge of the kinder
garten department and Miss Stowell of
domestic science and household econo-
mics. cordial invitation is extended to
the public to be present.
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He Never Thought of Il

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
your honor" said the arrested chauf-
feur, II tried to warn the man, but the
horn would not work.
Then why did you not slacken speed
rather than run him DOWN."
A light seemed to dawn upon the pris-
oner. That's one on me-. he said. II
never thought Of that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16
Post Card Exchinges

Collecting post cards has almost at
tained tc the dignity of a science. l am
an enthusiastic collector, and in an in
formal fashion exchange with others Of
like tastes and habits. I am assured
that there are regular exchanges for this
purpose in different parts of the country.
Can you give me any information upon
this head? JOHN d."
In reply, I offer the following, clipped
from a New York paper. Judging from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16
$4,000 AWAITING
MINNESOTA SAILOR

Duluth, Mimi. September 15.-Charles
Rove, a sailor who has been sought as
a missing heir during the 80 years he has
worked on Great Lakes freighters,
learned today that a fortune Of $4,000
awaits him in London, Ont. The fortune
known as the Rispin estate was left him
by relative. John Rispin. once a sailor
Rowe left at once to claim the fortune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-16
Five Minute Cake

Sift one and one-half cups cake Hour
one cup sugar. and one heaping teaspoon
baking powder into a mixing bowl. Fill
cup with whites of two eggs, enough out-
ter to make cup half full, and milk to III
it entirely; pour into flour mixture ana
beat five minutes.-Kindness OF reader
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fast as fashions-except possibly Nat
Goodwin's wives, and Ajax defying the
lightning couldn't more strenuously
try to hold down the job than the
crazy person from Mattewan, or some
such person, who dared say that the
fashions could change faster than the
women could adopt them.
No, indeed
And such fashions. these days!
Dear mel
They bark back to the historical Gig
leaf" which Madame Eve. donned in
the early days of paradise, when she
sauntered forth clad in sunshine and
climate, except for the "slit skirt
which the fig leaf undoubtedly was,
because there wasn't any thread and
not a needle to be had to sew it up,
and you know that fig leaves have a
way of splitting which can't be helped
because. like Topsy. they "jes' growed
that way"
After all, there's really nothing new
under the sun, and the return of the
slit skirt and the petticoatless age
really dates from our first mothers Of
fense-so why marvel and get excited
and bring in policemen TO arrest modish
ladies when thus attired?
Yes
Fashions are constantly changingi
Last year the woman was showing
the fashions-now this year the fash
ions are showing the woman
And the way the frocks do fit
Why, II anybody can get one of those
trouserine' skirts on. without the aid of
shoe horn, she's a good one-honest
Injun.
Time was when fluffy petticoats and
dainty lingerie formed the greatest part
of my lady's' toilette, but that was
when pretty Adell Rowland used to sing
the 'Petticoat Song in Miss Hook oil
Holland when she wore
"A pretty pink petty for Peter,
A pretty green petty for John;
A blue mixed with yellow, for some
| other fellow,
| And the one that | haven't got on
It's the latter only that my lady
wears nowadays and the omission alon,
makes it possible for her to wear the
modern close fitting froclS. SO there yol
are-and what can you do about it?
| ''Of course the fashions are foolish =
Mrs. Condor said in a brief moment yes.
terday, when she could find time to chat
with me about the new styles. They've
always been foolish. but aren't they
beautiful this season."
| I've never seen anything like the
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Anything smarter. more chic, more
stunning or more attractive than the
appearance Mrs. ]. l.. Condor presented
yesterday when she was "at home to
her friends and large clientele in her
handsome atelier, displaying the latest
fall and winter fashions of elegant ma
terials and trimmings. can scarcely be
imagined.
Receiving her guests in a most
beautiful gown of wistaria satin Venus,
built along the latest Parisienne lines
of what is known as the barrel top
skirt" terminating in the narrowest of
narrow widths about the feet, with
the corsage charmingly embellished
with touch of Maltasea lace and the
short, stylish tunic of black tulle,
edged with marabout, Mrs. Condor
made picture. right of the fashion
Journalists if she had just stepped off
of the Rue de la Paix, her stunning &
figure and pretty face giving her an
air Of distinction and elegance, which
Is the greatest asset, both in style and
beauty. that woman possesses.
The innovation that Mrs. Condor has
introduced of furnishing the most ele-
giant and exclusive materials, making
gowns "on an estimate as the fash
ionable coutesieres of the larger cities
do, is welcomed by the fashionable
modistes of Birmingham, who appre-
ciate values and good taste and are
pleased to have some one like Mrs.
Condor to rely upon to bring the latest
and best in the satorial line to this
market.
From the early hours of the morning
until the late evening the rooms OF
Mrs Condon's fashionable establish
ment were thronged yesterday with
women admiring the gorgeous mate
rails trimmings and wraps which arc
the latest and most exclusive things
| that can be had in dress
Gracious, affable and always charm
ing, Mrs Condon made of the event a
most delightful occasion, and in every
household where any of the feminine
element had been represented it is safe
to say that Clothes were the topic oil
conversation last night
Certainly there's nothing, when you
come to think of it, that changes sc
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board during the summer. A full attend
ance is urged
NOTES

NOTES
Mr.. Evans Dunn, Jr., Mr.. Reuben
Lewis, Jr., and Mr.. Ollie Haynes will
leave today to resume their studies at
Washington and Lee.
Miss Bessie Foster will become a stud
ent at Agnes Scott college.
William Ratliff will leave for Georgia
in a few days to resume his studies at
Mercer.
Mr.. George Long will return to Georgia
Tech.
Mrs. J. B. Simpson is the guest of Mrs.
j. r. Simpson in Chattanooga.
Dr. and Mrs. J. e. Frazier have leased
the home of Mrs. A. A. Coleman on Ar
lington avenue for the winter.
Chattanooga, where she will spend sew
eral weeks ON Lookout Mountain.
Miss Mildred Jaffe will be a student
at Benjamin college. a smart school for
girls on Riverside Drive, New York.
Masters Edwin Bloomberg and F'reder-
lex Bloomberg left yesterday to attend
school at Sacred Heart seminary, Sharon,
Ga, after spending the summer with
their parents in this city.
Miss Lula Maddox will return Wednes-
day to Agnes Scott college to resume her
studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Coleman have
named their small daughter Frances
Amanda.
Mr.. b. M. Allen, who went abroad in
the early summer, has returned home.
Mr.. John Behrman has returned from
an extensive vacation trip. Mr. Behrman