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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

Conspicuousness Is essentially an un-
American trait as far as the male dresser
goes. Unlike the female OF the species.
he hides in a shell Of conventionality and
refuses to be dragged forth unless some
Of his fellows first take the lead.
Those who specialize on the male garb
learned rather bitter lesson this sum-
mer In the refusal of the American man
to be led into the pitfalls which had
entrapped his wife. When the Bulgarian
blouse captivated the women of the coun-
try some bright dealer worked out the
notion that the Bulgarian necktie and
handkerchief would be a fine compile
ment to the male attire. Thus men were
urged to buy this latest innovation.
The Bulgarian neckties disappeared
soon. They looked like the general alarm
for fire sounds. They were capable OF
striking a blow to the eye that was
men-most of the type to whom the mys-
terry of the razor Is still an unsolved
riddle-purchased them. Afterward they
were made up into sofa cushions, and
they made splendid sofa cushions.
Despite the refusal of the American TO
accept these violent changes. he has
shown coy willingness to accept lighter
styles. The green shirt. which isn't half
as loud as 1t sounds. has thus far met
with a half-hearted approval. The green
hat was undoubtedly a success.
One Of the sure signs Of changing times
in the fall of the year is the introduction
of the cane into the sartOrial realm Ten
years ago about the only people who car
ried canes were new congressman and
diplomats Now the cane has become
general. Where one or two stores used
to deal in them exclusively. now you will
find every haberdasher devoting por-
ton OF his personal care and capital to
the walking stick Some men say that
canes are responsible for a renewed
activity on the part of the fall pedes-
TRAN. The young man with cane In
his hand strolls forth for long walks
through the country. switching his stick
as he goes with the flourish that his
ancestors used to use when they swag-
gered through narrow streets with their
swords.
There is something about q cane said
one man. (which seems to be part OF a.
walk You'll see the young man with
cane tramping along with the assurance
OF a rear admiral. Take his cane away
from him and he'd probably go home.
The reader must decide for himself the
of cane carrying. don't
take much stock in the idea that cane
assists in a revival OF pedestrianism.
Rather 1 find 1t affords relief to the
nervous man who must have his hands
occupied.
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Very Bad, Indeed.

A PROPOS of the 'turkey-trot teas
"A that have been SO popular at Bar
Harbor these midsummer afternoons.
Count Henri de Contes said at the Pot
and Kettle Club:
ITO drink. in August, boiling hot tea.
and then to get up and turkey trot-thAf
seems to me to take all the poetry out
of dancing.
1T is as bad. quite as bad, rs the fat
bachelors remark.
"A fat but rich bachelor was doing the
grizzly bear with beautiful young girl
How superb! he murmured In her
ear I wouldn't miss a single measure OF
this wonderful grizzly bear for wealth un-
told
"'WhyT she breathed softly.
BECAUSE he pulled. I feel the hrsf
admonitory symptoms of o bad cold, ana
want to dance 1t on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31
Rainbow Col0rs for Men,
5.= Says the Bowl@vardier

hat" he announced. coldly. is as a SYM
boil Of the futility OF mans endeavor.
What do you mean? was asked.
Simply" he replied. that you can't
soft hats"
"Of course" was suggested. you are
supposed to wear other things besides
hats and"
Don't be a chump," said he.-impatient-
ly. You know what I mean. A man
who has q derby hat can go out In any
kind OF q business suit or dinner jacket
and look we'll dressed. But take the
average man. put him in a short dinner
Jacket and clap one OF those soft hats
on his head and he looks like burglar
at q masquerade ball"
Some of the Brummels Of the city pro-
test that this is true. One is inclined
to take the word of the salesman Of hats
this instance. Why can't q man wear
a soft hat with q dinner jacket when he's
been running around In straw hat and
full dress suit during the summer?
This Is admittedly all right. And all OF
this brings to mind an observation.
The dress Of the average American 10
slowly but surely losing fixity which IT
has possessed heretofore. We have
years trembled unless he was clad in his
tile hat and long black coat But we
also have been clinging to q certain Eng
lish indexibility OF dress which only re-
Gently has been broken in any degree.
The departure Of the derby as the. hat
of-all-work" and the entry Of the cap and
the soft hat marked the beginning OF
this style. Now the average man Is
learning that 1t isn't necessary to confine
his color schemes strictly to blues and
dull grays The average man, IL he will
sacrifice his personal vanity and put him
self into the hands Of competent haber-
dasher. will soon learn that he can dress
well in different colors without being
conspicuous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31
IERREN cE " POwDERLY,
ONf, OF. TETAThE.Rs OF LABoR DAcx:

deny that most of those who are respon-
sible for the existence Of the day spend
their time in any such way. I cannot
speak SO much for the larger cities. but
know that in the smaller cities, the peo-
pie devote themselves to educational
pleasures, speeches. lectures and things
of such improving character.
"Of course parades are both interesting
and edifying. and know from experience
that the entertainments arranged for the
pleasure Of the people always have les
son Of good to be taught. OF course
those who read the papers--and that Is
the main source of public information
hear more about the Labor day ball
games and picnics than they do Of the
other features. but that is because the
papers print what Is most interesting to
the general public-and. I'm sorry to say
this with a deprecating smile-"that the
average man had rather read about how
his home nine won base ball game than
how some well known lecturer delivered
an interesting and edifying lecture at his
home town hall. Indeed. so far from the
spirit Of Labor day waning, think 1t Is
on the increase, both as to the numbers
who are imbued with 1t and in the no.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

street, wearing, among other tnlnsS' HI
iridesceht coat which might have Deem
hlie some time back in 1900. and nat
that will probably hold together unless
II rains, is q postgraduate course In how
tn save money on wearing apparel
One afternoon Kent dropped into the
State Department to Keep an engagement
with Secretary Bryan. 1t was after the
regular hours for receiving visitors in
the building, so that he was promptly
held up at the entrance.
"Pm Mr.. Kent Of California, to see
Secretary Bryan, Kent explained.
The Waterman took the message to the
captain. who peered round his desk. He
saw a curious looking individual. need
ing a shave, shine and a haircut.
dressed in clothes Of q hAlf-f0rgotten
style that apparently hadn't been pressed
tain went into q hurried consultation with
his watch.
Meantime, Kent was outside in the hall,
shifting from one foot to the other. wait
ing patiently on the theory that maybe
fore and was looking him up In the Con-
gressional directory.
: At last q quiet, watchful, pleasant
spoken young man came out and cordially
ton room." while q messenger could be
sent up to let the Secretary know he
was here. In 1.-The reception room" Kent
met several other quiet. watchful, pleas
ant-spoken young men. who all seemed in
a very talkative mood and very inquisi-
tive as to Kent's affairs.
Then, all Of a sudden. as Kent got q
flash Of a tin star under one young mans
coat, it came over him what was up.
"Mr. Kent of California who had the
engagement with Secretary Bryan" was
ptnched for q nut and held under OBJ
seryation. He didn't look good"
by the way" he said, sort of ofYhand.
"you might have my card taken up to
the Secretary instead Of just sending up
my name"
He pitched over one of his official cards.
and as a guard picked 1t up Kent could
lust see the mans eyes pop. Kent was
upstairs and In Bryan's Office within a.
teen seconds He's never said anything
about the mistake at the door, and to
this day the watch doesn't know that
Kent Is wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

the last nine months 226,O0O above the
average OF the same months last year.
In 1905 the American Federation Of
Labor had a membership Of 1,5OO, 600: at
that time the manufacturers. organiza-
ton was formed for the purpose Of de-
stroying the trade union movement. To-
day the American Federation OF Labor
has 2.025.O00 members. Notwithstanding
the efforts Of hostile organizations to re-
tard its growth. A greater number Of
laws have been placed on the federal and
state statutes during the past year than
during any preceding ten years. and the
outlook for the enactment OF remedial
legislation by Congress OF the United
States and the various state legislatures
is most satisfactory.
Il am satisfied in my mind that within
a few years many of the great corpora
tons that today refuse to permit their
workers to organize will have a change
cede from their untenable and un-Amer-
lean position and will come to realize
that only by recognizing their employees
and entering into collective bargaining
as to hours. wages and conditions can
they expect to have industrial peace. No
matter what the opposition, the Ameri-
can labor movement will continue it's
splendid work Of organisation and educa-
ton to the end that better conditions
may prevail among the workers OF this
country"
OF interest, also, are the views OF Miss
Agnes Wilson, daughter Of the Secretary
of the Department Of Labor. This young
woman. though hardly emerged from
childhood, is wise and old in all matters
that concern her one subject of absorbing
interest-labor. and all that pertains to it.
When still small child OF twelve, she
became interested in the subject, acting
as her fathers stenographer and clerk
even at that age. When. later, he became
the leader OF all labor matters in the
House of Representatives-being chair
man of the committee on labor affairs
there-she was made clerk Of the COM
mittee and for years filled the duties Of
the position with marked ability.
But 1t has been in the interest she has
shown in outside hours in all things per-
tanning to labor that she has gained
national reputation. She expressed her
self in believing in Labor day as one Of
the greatest institutions Of the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31
The Mule Did It.

It Is not often
that a mule will
help a man to get
into Congress, but
this very thing
happened In the
case Of William N.
Baltz, who repre-
sents the twenty
second Illinois dis
trict. He is the
man who succeed
ed Representative
Rodenberg.
Baltz Is q farmer.
and he Is proud Of
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Eggs in Two Baskets.

Bryan r. Mahan.
who as representa-
tive from the sec
on d Connecticut
district is serv-
ing his first term
In the lower house
OF Congress. is the
only man in that
body who Is also
and simultaneously
mayor of q city as
we'll. Mahan got
reelected m 8 y 0 r
Of New London.
Conn.,, last year,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

Il e pr e sentative
Philip Pitt Camp
bell tells an anus
ing incident that
happened when he
was running for
the office Of MEM
Der Of the board of
education out in
P | t t s burg. Kan.
Among the most
a r d e n t admirers
and strongest par
tisans was a son
OF Erin by the
no mo -
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Clothes and the Man.

Although William
Kent Of California
Is credited with be-
Ing the richest
man In the House
Of Representatives,
the size Of his ap-
propria ton for
clothes and per-
sonal adornment IL
a constant source
Of grief to all his
friends and play
mates. Just to see
Kent pa d d l ! n g
bi!thely along the
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Personally the Boulevardier has never
been able to agree in the TRADE against
the soft cloth hat For autumn wear it
is ideal. and, unlike some other fashions,
is based on common sense. The soft hat
can be worn without damage in the
steady drizzles that visit US under the
name of equinoxial storms. It's an ideal
head covering when the wind springs up
suddenly, for 1t will remain on the head
most of the time, and IL 1t blows of will
not give an imitation Of a Ben Hur
chariot race. like the average derby.
A friend, who Is known principally be-
cause of his aversion to mixing styles
one of these young men who look as
If they had been drawn by Leyendecker-
was arguing this hat proposition the
other day.
'"The only good can see in the cloth
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billy of its purpose.
"Then. too, a healthful amount OF rec
reation. especially out of doors for work
ers who are kept indoors, is a most de-
sirable form Of showing their apprecia-
ton Of the benefits OF the day. doH't
mean when / say that the day should
be devoted to the consideration OF the
ethical side of the occasion that nothing
else is to be thought Of.
For myself she concluded. II hsse
no fears as to the future Of Labor day.
None but the brightest hopes. When one
considers how far the cause q labor has
progressed in the last few years there
is nothing of darkness to be seen in its
future"
While the matter Of Labor day Is under
consideration. the question arises: What
is labor? Webster gives as his first def
nition: 'Toil or exertion. physical or
s
William B. Wilson, Secretary Of the De-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

HEN. on that Sep
TENDER day thirty
one years ago the
scattered groups OF
wayfarers along
Broadway watched
the ranks of work
ingmen m a r C h.
down the street.
but a few thousand
in number, with
little of noise and
less Of pomp and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

with the subject.
Don't you think, Miss Wilson,. the
writer asked. that while the sentiment
OF Labor day is beautiful. the vast num-
Der OF those who celebrate It do so In a
manner that has no connection with la
Dor. or anything pertaining to it?
mean that they devote their time to base
ball games, fishing excursions and such
sports rather than to the consideration OF
the cause of labor?'
IT do not!'' replied Miss Wilson, with
an emphasis that left no doubt as to the
sincerity OF her sentiments. DO not
people play ball and go fishing on the
Fourth of July? And does that mean
that others do not employ their time In
more praiseworthy manner. or that the
celebration of the Fourth Of July is not
good thing? And even if many did en-
ploy their labor day holiday in such man
ner. it does not detract from the day.
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partment Of Labor, gave tho following
as his conception Of the idea:
Labor Is any mental or physical ac-
tivity other than that engaged in solely
for pleasure'-a definition showing a
brain at once practical and analytic
Mr.. Powderly would narrow this some
what by defining labor as ANY exertion,
mental or physical, not INDUCED in for
pleasure and for the benefit Of mankind"
DR. Coulter of the census bureau an
expert on such matters, would give an
even broader scope to the word. He de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

But though New York was the first to
take up the matter, she was not the nrst
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nIss. ACME s WILSON.
DAUGHTER OF The
&cRETAm OTLABoR

and answered all questions with direct
ness that showed thorough acquaintance
with the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05
SOCIAL FEATURES OF
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION

The. Episcopal general convention ir
New York which will be attended by
number of prominent Birmingham peo-
pie will have a brilliant social side, q
writer in New York society journal oi
yesterday remarked.
q 'I always hold that no one is dead
when his children take particular pains
to do a thing that they know he would
have done had he lived longer. This Is
apropos of the announcement that the
two married daughters of the late j.
Pierpont Morgan, Mrs. Herbert /. Sat
terlee and Mrs. William p Hamilton
are to do all in their power to help en-
tertain the bishops and others high IN
the ecclesiastical and lay affairs OF the
Protestant Episcopal church when the
general convention brings them to New
York in October-from the eight to the
twentieth. Mr.. Morgan, 1t will be re-
membered, used to rent a house tempor'
arily when the convention was held In
other cities-in order that he might DC
host. as it were. In his own home.
The reception to be given at Sherry
by Bishop and Mrs. Greer will naturally
be a distinguishing social incident OF the
Episcopal general convention. sff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05

gus fern. had been erected. On eltner
side stood silver candelabra containing
softly burning tapers, ana vases OF wn,ee
roses The bridal party descended the
stairs In the following order: First. the
groom, with his best man. Mr.. FRANK
Nelson of Harlem, Ia, the mald OF hoioi,
Miss Zoe Meier sister of the pride; mex,
the two little flower girls, Gretcheh anu
Reatrice Meier. neces of the bride, ana
last the bride, with her father, who gave
her in marriage The Episcopal service
was impressively read by DR.. Alfred Bur-
TON 8 II. D., rector Of st. Paufs church
Council Bluffs.
The bride wore q wedding gown oil
white crepe meteor, trimmed In lace ano
pearls. Mss Zoe Meier was gowned II
soft blue silk, trimmed with small roses
Mrs. Charles William Meier, the bride
mother wore grey crepe de chine, ano
Miss Anna Meier, another sister OF the
bride was In blue chiffon over silk.
Immediately after the ceremony, the
bridal marty, members of the family anc
n few intimate friends were entertained
Of reception. The brides table was
adorned with roses, carnations ano
ferns. with silver candelabra shaded witt
white silk Here tho bridal party was
entertained, while the other guests were
seated ,at smaller tables placed In the
dining room, living room and library. III
the library was also displayed the MANY
handsome presents received. Mr.. ano
Mrs. Newman left on the $40 train for the
east, and will be at home at 1920 South
Twelfth street about the middle OF oc'
tober. Mr.. Newman is well known
young bushes man of Birmingham. ii,
has made his home here NUMBER OF
years and is highly esteemed not only ps
his friends and associates in the business
world. but by society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05

ceremony was witnessed only by the
family circle. The house was bcauti-
fully decorated; roses and lilies and
chrysanthemums nodded from vases
placed in every conceivable place and
scattered the perfume of their petals,
which seemed still to be jewelled with
the morning dew, from the mantels
where they We're massed. Miss Taylor
was dressed for the ceremony il. her
travelling costume, a tailored gown in
the bluebird shade. and wore smart
hat of the same color. She carried a
large bouquet of bride roses showered
with valley lilies. During the vows
Mrs. McClung, who had given piano
selection previous to the ceremony,
softly played one of the favorite love
songs. ss4t
1 Mrs. Cunnfn CHAM Is an unusually
| pretty woman of the blond type and in
the smart costume which she wore for
her wedding she was especially hand
some. DIR, Cunningham is one of the
most widely known men and prominent
physicians in the state. He and his
bride will make their home temporarily
after their return from a wedding Jour-
ney at his hospital in F.nsley. They
left yesterday morning for New York
and other eastern cities to be absent for
| several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05

upon its eighth season. The effort in
the past has been to provide lectures
and entertainments of a high order OF
merit at small cost to patrons.
The course arranged for this season
will again meet the demand for whole
some entertainment helpful instruction
and breadth of culture which the Ly-
ceum has supplied in the past. From
the standpoint of merit, the course CIV
en- below presents an array OF talent
that thoughtful people of the city Will
not fail to appreciate The following
is the list of attractions:
November SENATOR Robert NJ. La
Toilette of Wisconsin will deliver his
famous lecture, Representative Gov
ernment'
November 15.--Mr. Alton B. Iacisard.
cartoonist and humorist. will give his
sketch lecture. Vanity Fair.
November 25.--Dr. Henry Lawrence
southwick, president of the Emerson
School of Oratory, in "Herod,' stephen
Phillips.
December s1.--Mr Edward Amherst
OFT, ."the Purposeful Orator" In Sour
Grapes" :.
January 20.-Dr. Russell Fl. Couwell,
nresident of Temple university, will
give his Personal Glimpses ct Ceie-
brated Men and Women"
February 5.-Mr. Thomas Rrooks
Fletcher. lecturer, In the "Martyrdom
of Fools"
February 2s-Dr. Hugh Black of the
Union Theological seminary, VIII ae.
liver his "America Through Scotch
Spectacles"
March 31.-Mr Adrian M. Newens,
monologist, in "A Message from Mars.
April 30-Mr. Charles Zueblin. publ
cist, lecturer. in Sex Equality.
Anril 2b,-Nr. Charles zreblin,
Democratic Religion"
Season tickets admitting to all num-
hers of the course will be sold and
NAV be secured at Parker's drug store,
at the book department of Loveman'
Joseph & Loeb's. or from the teachers
of the public schools. Admission 10 an
single entertainment will be from %
cents to S1.00.
| C. A. Brown, r. L. Dimmitt S2right
| Dowell, Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05
DIR. r. M. CUNNINGHAM
W-DS MISS TAYLOR

No lovelier day for a wedding could
be possible than Yesterday. even though
1t had been a Wednesday In June,
which is supposed to be "the best day
of ALL" The marriage of Miss Anice
TAYLOR and Dr. Russell M. Cunnin 9 ham
occurred at o'clock In the morning
when the sun was at It's brightest and
yet there was just enough Of the chill
in the air to give It the freshness that
makes early october a time of almost
unbelievable beauty.
DR.. Cunningham's marriage to Miss
Taylor took place at the homo OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Taylor,
of Eighty third street. East Lake. and
the pastor of the Eighty third Street
Presbyterian church. Mr. s. @. McClung.
performed the ceremony.
There were no attendants and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05
COLONEL AND MRS. Fits
ENTERTAINS FOR MISS Fits

One OF the most attractive Of the
winter debutantes is Miss Holland
Fits, the daughter of Col and Mrs.
William G. Fits. They will introduce
her at dance the evening Of Novem-
her at their home. The reception at
which her sister, Miss Harriet Fits, was
introduced the winter the family came
to Birmingham Is remembered as one
of the most delightful of the winter.
Her aunt, Mrs. Hampton Sidney Smith,
and MIR. Smith were hosts Both Miss
Harriet Fits and Miss Holland 1ritts,
who is the second in the family to
make her formal entry into society are
charming girls and very popular.