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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29

Miss Caroline White, who. when nor
singing in the Chicago opera company
is Mrs. Paolo Longone, started for Paris
not long ago on board the France. of
the French line, glad to be going to
land where women know how to Dress"
she explained as she was leaving. Miss
White was so garbed that she might
well delve deep into the subject of
feminine raiment without running the
risk of having any of her remarks re-
fleet.
"American women dress disgust
ingly," she said. They have no sense
of time, it would seem. for one sees
morning gowns at half-past four in the
afternoon and evening dresses for gar
den parties. | have seen," Miss White
emphasized the location of this sight
as Chicago, women wearing evening
gowns for lunc heon, and such evening
gowns as they 40 wear, out there,'
In Chicago remember.
1t was morning when Miss White
made these remarks. and she was de-
Iightfully clad in a plain blue tailored
suit set Off a bit at the neck by IA
white and very filmy collar piece. And
her hat. Just mere hat she ex-
claimed indiferently, but that hardly
covered the creation. demure though
it was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
MRS. SAMUEL RAND
is ELIMINATED

Memphis, May 2s.-(Special)-M Sam
uel Rand of Birmingham. and the only
Birmingham player in the first three
flights, was eliminated today by Mrs L.
B. Mcfarland in the second round of
the second flight. Mrs. Rand lost up,
after a hard match.
In the consolation championship among
the Is eliminated in the first round OF
match play in the first flight Miss Joy
Tomlinson, Birmingham. defeated Miss
Belle Roberts. Birmingham up. and
Mrs. Henry Howe defeated Mrs. ]. II.
Stewart 7-6,
In the second consola ton fight Miss
Annie Chenoweth of Birmingham defeat
ed Miss Celia Smith of Memphis ?
and Mrs. J. d. Kirkpatrick of Birming
ham defeated Mrs. Marie McBee of Bir-
mingham 4-3.
The semi-finals of the first fight takes
place tomorrow. Mrs. Howe meets Miss
Tomlinson and in the second fight Mrs
kirkpatrick meets Mrs. Gaut of Mem
phs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
NAT" HERRESHOFF
MAY DESIGN YACHT
Has Designed Many Success
full Defenders of the
American Cup

Bristol. r. l.. MAY 2s.-"Nats Heres-
hoff designer of many successful defend
ers of the Americas cup. probably will
build a candidate for the defense of ths
cup next year against Sir Thomas Lip
ton. 4 syndicate made up of Commo-
dore Cornelius Vanderbilt. {. Oliver Ise-
lin and other older members of the New
York Yacht club. will furnish the funds.
That Mr.. Herreshof has expressed a
willingness to accept a commission from
the syndicate was learned tonight on his
return from New York after a long con-
ference requested by members of the New
York Yacht club, who have been promi-
nent in financing other cup races.
Ten days ago the Bristol designer in
formed a committee of young New York
vac htsmen that lie did not care to enter
competition for designing a defender to
meet Sir Thomas challenger next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
BOSTON WORKERS
VOTE TO STRIKE

Boston, May 2S.-W Worlkers in two
Hyde Park manufacturing plants con-
trolled by Gov Eugene Foss voted to-
night to strike tomorrow. The vote
came after the governors refusal of
demands for is per cent increase in
wages and betterment of working con-
ditions. Governor Foss in refusing the
demands recently announced that IN
less imported help it would be neces-
sary to shut down the plants. lie de-
clared that conditions growing out Of
impending changes in the tariff laws
had bearing ON his decision not 10
grant the increase
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
THE GIBSON JURY
CANNOT AGREE

Newburg. n Y, May 2s.--At a late
hour tonight the jury which has in its
hands the fate of Burton w. Gibson,
the New York lawyer charged with
the murder of Mrs. Rosa Menshiclx
Szabo, his client, had reached no agree
ment after having deliberated since 4:13
o'clock this afternoon. A mistrial was
feared as happened on the first trial
of Gibson last fall. Crowds in the court
room and other parts of the courthouse
awaited the result, local interest in the
case being intense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
FRESH BREAK IN
STRIKERS RANKS

Paterson, y. J.. May 2S.-There were
fresh indications today of break in the
ranks of the striking mill workers. About
LOO weavers employed by the Holman
SILK company voted to resume work Mon
daN. Neavers of eight other mills will
decide whether to return About 250o
operatives will vote, representing 50 per-
cent of all the weavers on strike. They
claim they walked out in sympathy with
dyers and other employees ard that In
austrial Workers of the World are now
seeking to prevent their re turn The
police have assured the weavers protection
If they go back to their looms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
WOOdlawn Citizens to Meet

There will be a meeting OF citizens of
Woodlawn at the Woodlawn city hall.
next Tuesday night at s o'clock, for
the purpose of hearing the report of a
committee on organization which was ap-
pointed at meeting Tuesday night. r.
dupont thompson presided over the meet
ing and stated the purpose of the gath
eflng, which was to organize a civic
league. The committee appointed on per-
manent organization was as follows: r.
Dupont Thompson. chairmana w. M. Nc
Cutcheon, II. c. Wilkerson, NJ. f. Wood
and W. f. Perryman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
THEY ARE STILL
TAKING POISON
BY MISTAKE

Philadelphia. Pa, May 2s.-Another
death from bichoride of mercury, taken
by mistake for headache tablets, occurred
here today. The victim, Mrs. Louis zim-
norman. p years old. took the poison
II days ago. She quickly discovered her
mistake. a physician was summoned and
she was removed to a hospital.
Until yesterday Mrs. Zimmerman fell
confident that she would ,recover and
discussing the death of b. Sanders Wal
ker of Macon, Ga, said to her husband
4 ought to get well. [ took such a
small Dose
Her temperature and pulse were nor
NAL until shortly before death. when she
complained that she felt as though par
aiyzed. Physicians at the hospital en-
tertained hopes of effecting cure and
say the fact the woman lived Ii days is
remarka BILE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29

verdict was returned for the plain
tiff in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Loney
VS.. Joseph Pickens.
The case of Belle Grigsby, admins
tratrix, VS.. the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and
Iron company for damage for the death
of her husband was taken up.
Glass night exercises, the first OF
the series of the commencement at the
Bessemer High school, was held tonight
and attended by a large and enthu-
siastic audience. Gold and green, the
class colors, were used in profusion.
Pennants and southern smilax formed
a charming background for the tall
vases of cut flowers. After the in
vocation was pronounced by the Rev.
NJ. X. Thornton, Charner Batson, mas
ter of ceremonies, made the address of
welcome. The music for the occasion
was under the direction of Mrs. Annie
Glenn Grove, who was presented as a
token of esteem and appreciation from
the members of the class with a love-
ly shower bouquetNo of pink sweet peas.
The following programme was de-
lightfully rendered.
Chorus, up and Away" (GeibeD.
Glass history, Miss Mable Lee.
Aud Lang Syne,' class.
Columbus" Miss Nellie Christlieb.
"a Large Edition." Benjamin ID. Bat
son.
James Graduation Miss Maud
Buck.
Music. New Life" (Geibel).
"Valse," Miss Berney Gillen.
Scenes from Princess" Miss Lalla
May Hyde and Miss Luney Ragsdale.
Class prophecy. Miss Maud Buck.
Last will, Miss Willie Eastis.
Giftorium, Miss Mary Duncan.
Glass song.
A wedding which came as a sur
prise to the many friends of the con-
tracing parties was that of Mrs. Ida
Harris to W. C. McGrady. The eere-
mony was performed at the First Pres
byterian parsonage, the Kew. Il. r.
Swallow officiating. Mr.. McGrady is q
we'll known railroad man in Bessemer
while his bride has lived here Tor a
number of years.. They will make their
home in Bessemer.
The Rev w. B. Holmes. pastor OF
the Vine Street Presbyterian church
of Birmingham will conduct services
every morning at 10 o'clock and every
evening at o'clock, beginning sun
day night, June l. Rev. Holmes Is
prea cher of marked ability and recent
lv accepted a call to the Vine street
church. These services will be con-
Quoted at the First Presbyterian church
and the public has cordial invitation
to attend all of these meetings.
Hueytown lodge No. 44S, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, will give bar
becue at Hueytown Saturday, May 81,
and the public is invited to attend and
enjoy the all-day festivities.
The postoffice and banks VIII be
closed on account of Decoration day
Friday May g. The employees OF each
take the day in resting and enjoying
the vacation.
Last evening a large and apprecla D.
tive audience gathered at the city park
to witness the spring festival of the
Grove School of Music. A most eN-
cellent programme was rendered IN
manner which marked careful training
in every department. There were many
different numbers. The bandstand was
beautifully decorated in spring flowers,
which suited the children who appeared
on the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
MEXICAN REBELS
IN TIGHT PLACE

New York May 2S.-The following tele-
gram was received today by the Mexican
consul general from Francicco De La
Barra, Mexican secretary of state:
From official information it is found
that the rebel governor. Pesuueira of So.
nora, and staff have taken refuge in Ca
nanea. The federals are advancing on
Hermosillo in considerable numbers and
with sufficient artillery. General Ojeda
reviewed his troops at the beginning of
this week and later assembled reinforce
ments to the number of 1900 men by sea.
The situation is serious for the rebels =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
when witness was Assistant secretai
Man of Good Habits

of the Navy
Man of Good Habits
Mr. Newberry considered Colona
Roosevelt a man of good habits.
Did you, at Washington, become ae.
quainted with his intimate friends o.
asked Mr.. Pound
Il did
Ibid you become acquainted with Jo.
seph Cannon
Yes"
Were you at Mr.. Cannbn's recep-
ton in honor of his seventeen birth
day?"
Il was"
Did you see the plaintiff there?'
Yes
At this point Mr.. Andrews objected
but the court ruled that inasmuch as
the alleged libel charged the splaintift
with drunkenness the latter was en-
titled to open up his whole life for the
purpose of refutation
Pound next asked If at the recep.
ton Mr. Roosevelt drank any liquor
Not that | saw" was the response o1
the witness, who did not see the plain.
tiff leaving the function.
what did you see as to whether
he was or was not under the influence
of liquor?e pursued the lawyer.
"He was perfectly sober"
Attorney Andrews. on cross s-examina.
ton asked: How far were you from
Colonel Roosevelt when he greeted tn,
host of the evining?"
About 10 feet"
"You did not see him leave?"
mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
NEW PASTOR FOR
PILGRIM CHURCH

The Rev. Adna w. Moore of Colorado
Springs, Col, will arrive in Birmingham
Sunday to assume the pastorate of the
Pilgrim Congregational church. MI.
Moore spent his boyhood in Iowa. He
was educated at Cornell for school
teacher but entered the ministry. His
first charge was the Blarsburg |. .
church. He had three charges in Iowa,
and then went to Colorado Springs, where
he remained for nine years. resigning to
accept the Birmingham charge.
Now for the seashore via A. B. & A.
June 5th. st. Simons and Cumberland
Islands only $3.50. Leave Birmingham
400 p. m, arrive Brunswick 800 a. m
Full information at Union Station
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
Leaves Government Service

Washington, May CSC. G. Elliott
thief of drainage Investigations in the
department of agriculture. has left the
business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
BeSsen1er News

Bessemer May 2S.--(Special. 1.-The
second annual York Rite reunion of
Bessemer lodge No. 45s, A f. and A.
NJ, and Bessemer chapter No, no.
Royal Arch Masons. convened this
morning at 1890 o'clock in the Ma
sonic hall After the reading of the
minutes OF the first annual York Rite
reunion held May %, 1912, Gardner +,
Goodwin delivered the welcome ad-
dress in his usual happy style. The
meeting then adjourned for lunch.
The meeting reconvened at . o'clock
with the entered apprentice degree. H.
II. Hall of Bessemer lodge presided
In the absence OF Orville Lay, wor-
shipful master. OF Brighton lodge No.
595, as forshipful master The entered
apprentice lecture was given by T. A
Hines, Jr, S. w. Bessemer lodge No
45S. A. F. and A. NJ.
The fellow craft was next taken up
with II. C. Creilly of Birmingham lodge
No. i57 as worshipful master. r. A.
Osburn of Farrar lodge No. deliv-
cred the fellow craft lecture.
The delegates We're entertained al
supper at the Bon Ton cafe
At 1880 o'clock the master Mason
degree was taken up with Benjamin F.
Purser of Dolomite lodge No. 452 as
worshipful master the master Mason
lecture being delivered by w. j. Whit
sker of committee on work. About 175
visitors were present.
The chapter will have charge Thurs
day, large number of visitors be-
ing expected.
In the Bessemer city court today the
following consent judgments were
reached: Mrs. Lucinda Nicholas VS.. the
Birmingham Railway. Light and Power
company for $500 Mrs. Nicholas was
seeking damages in the amount of $25.
600 for alleged personal injuries re-
ceived by being blown from an enl-
bankment on the side of the car line
by a special express car of the defend
ant company. j. s. Brooks VS. the Bir-
mngham Railway, Light and Power
company for $500. The plaintin was
seeking damages, alleging he was
struck by gate on an electric car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
HOTELS AND SUMNER RESORTS
TOXAWAY INN
Lake TOxaway, N. C.

Mr.. n. F. Sanford, representative,
will be at Florence hotel in Birming-
ham, on May 80, 81 and June |. and
will be glad TO call with photographs.
room plans. etc, to make reservations
for the summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
SP|CER IS HELD IN
JAIL WITHOUT BOND
COvingt0n Man Charged
With Hiring Negro to
Kill Wife

Montgomery, May 2S.-tSpecial)-Sam
spicer, well known covfngton county man
must face the accusing stories of John
Green and Jane Green. negroes. when he
If tried at Andalusia on a charge of hav-
ing his wife killed so he could collect
$4,000 life insurance
The negroes We're found at Pike Road
and carried to Andalusa today by repre-
sentatives' of the life insurance company,
"hlch Is prosecuting the case against
spicer. 1t is alleged that Spieer employed
or forced Allen Green, negro, to kill
his wife and then murdered Green so
he could not appear against him.
Spicer was indicted by the Covington
county grand jury last week and will be
tried at an adjourned term of the Gov
inston county circuit court, which will
begin June %. He is held in Jail without
bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-29
Will Not Pass on Question

Whether or not the defendant will be
entitled to show the source of his infor-
nation for the purpose Of establishing
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-08
BOY, PINloNED, SURVIVES TIDE
Youth Is Saved From Death After
Long Battle With Water In
West River.

New Haven, Conn.-John Goglik.
aged IT, stared death in the face for
four hours in an unusual battle with
the swift incoming tide In West river
While swimming his leg was caught
in one of the great tide gates that
prevent the water from overlooking
the meadows and efforts to release
him were unavailing. The fire and
police departments we're called out
and large crowd gathered. A rub
Der tube was inserted in the boys
mouth, as the water passed over his
head, so that he might breathe
A trolley wrecker succeeded In
smashing one of the tide gates, al
lowing the water to rush over the
meadows. SO that the boys head was
again out of water. Then the gate was
forced enough to release his leg. Cog
lik collapsed after being rescued. De-
spite the great pressure on his leg 1t
was not broken.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-08
REALLY CLEVER OF JOHNNY
Unfortunate Mr.. Smith Had to Join
In the Laugh That Followed dag.
nosls of Small Boy.

Reference being made at banquet
some time since to the wonderful say
ings of the youngsters. Gov. Ben W.
Hooper of Tennessee was reminded
of the innocent remark Of little
Nashville boy.
One afternoon, the governor said.
the little boy returned from school
complaining that he had a stomach
ache. His mother explained that the
ache was due to the fact that his
stomach was empty, and that he
would feel better If he had something
In 1t.
Two evenings later a young man
called to see little Johnny's sweet
sister. Sitting in the parlor. waiting
for the family to retire. the young
man remarked that he had a head
ache.
Il know what's the. matter with Il.
Mr.. SMITH" exclaimed Johnny, with
great promptness.
do you really. Johnny" indulgenir
ly smiled Mr.. Smith.
"Yes," was the startling explana-
ton of Johnny. tits empty You'd
feel better II you had something n
It."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-08

a hundred years of peaceful inter
course. The historic spot-51 Rue
des Champs. where stood the original
building, the famous Champs hotel"
wherein negotiations took place, is
now occupied by large and very up
to-date shop.
Time was when Client rivaled Ven
ice in romantic interest Made great
by wars in the fifteenth and sixteenth
centuries, ia vile de F1ore," as she
was then known, was queen of north
ern Europe The Whitehoods of Client
marched 10000 strong into battle.
Emperor Charles ", of warlike repute,
had no prouder possession. Francis
l. of France, made a boast once that
he could set Paris down in the midst
of Client. The old town gave to Eng
land John of Gaunt, "timelhonored
Lancaster"
Though her historical greatness is
gone, Client has lost none of her rom
antic charm. A score of fine century
old towers stand witness to past fame.
The music Of her Ginning bells. the
silent rivers and canals are undis-
turbed by the hum and hustle of mod
ern commerce. Wonderfully preserved
are her ancient monuments, public
buildings, churches and castles. Riv-
ers and canals cut the city up into
Is different Islands, and no less than
IS bridges span her waters.
Standing at the confluence of the
Lys and Scheldt. encircled by gar
dens Of bright, vari-colored flowers,
Client is rarely picturesque spot.
She trades In cotton and linen goods;
has huge engineering works; and does
business In coal, timber and phos-
pilates. Up her canals from the sea
alone come yearly a million tons Of
merchandise.
While considerable portion Of the
town is modern, much remains to re-
call the days when Burgundy and
Flanders were proud to have the allie
glance of this great. prosperous, and
almost independent" city.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-08
CTo BE coNTINUED)
sresthe Through the Nose.

Breathing through the nose is Inn
portant, not only for the purpose of
altering the air by removing dust and
germs, but in cold weather for the pur-
pose of moistening and warming the
air before 1t enters the deeper air pas
sages. The total surface Of the nasal
cavity has been estimated to be on an
average Of about Is square inches. The
mouth surface has an area of less than
IL square inches. or only tbout two
thirds that of the nose. 1t has been
noted that runners who breathe
through the nose have much greater
endurance than those who breathe
through the mouth.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-08
SYNOPSIS.

Agatha Redmond. opera singer. starting
for an auto drive in New York. finds
stranger sent as her chauffeur. Later
she is accosted by a stranger who climbs
Into the auto and chloroforms her. James
Hambleton of Lynn, Mass. witnesses the
abduction OF Agatha Redmond. HANDLE
ton sees Agatha forcibly taken aboard
yacht. He secures tug and when near
Camp. friend OF Hambleton, had an APP
pointment with him. Not meSting Ham
bleton. he makes a call upon friends,
Madame and Miss Melanie Reynier. lie
three arrange a coast trip on Van Camps
yacht. the Sea Gull. Hambleton wakes
up on board the Jeanne D'Arc, the yacht
on which IL Agatha Redmond. He meets
sieur Chatelard. who is Agatha's abduc-
tor. They fight, but are interrupted BY
the sinking OF the vessel Jimmy ana
Agatha are abandoned by the crew. who
take to the boats. Jimmy and Agatha
swim for hours and finally reach shore
In a thoroughly exhausted condition. Re
covering slightly, the pair find Hand, the
chauffeur who assisted In Agatha,s alb
Iuction. He agrees TO help them. Jim Is
delirious and on the verge Of death: Hand
goes for help. He returns with Dr.
Thayer, who revives Jim, and the party
,S. nrons1ty 70 Ioeated Van Camp and
his party, in the Sea Gull, reach Charles
port and get tidings of the wreck OF the
Jeanne D'Arc: Aleck finds Jim on the
verge OF death and Agatha in despair
DIR. Thayer declares his sister. Mrs. Stod-
dard, 10 the only one who can save Jim.
She 10 q woman Of strong religious con-
victions, and dislikes Agatha on account
OF her profession. She refuses to nurse
Jim. Agatha pleads with her and she
consents to take the case. Hand explains
how he escaped from the wreck. though
he will say nothing concerning the alb
duction. Lizzie, Agatha's maid, arrives
from New York. The fight for Jlm's
story and gets on the track OF Chatelard.
who escaped from the wreck. HANDLE
ton 10 finally out of danger. Chamber
lain. friend Of Van Camp. goes after
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-08
Hunting With the Falcon

wrist. and the hunters are usually to
be seen with little wooden bracket
that supports the arm against the
hip. The eagles are hooded. as all
falcons are. but can be used only In
winter, when they are hungry and
keen. In summer they are fed on
marmots and live restful life, sit
ting in the sun in front Of the tent
doors.
When gazelles or wolves are the
objects of the chase the eagles are
aided by long sleek greyhounds Of q
small breed. the dogs running in and
pulling down the quarry when the
eagles have sufficiently bewildered
Il
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-08
SERPENT RoAMs TWO DAYS
Elght-Foot Rather Finally Captured
In 8alIlle Street After
Long Search.

Hamilton, Ont.-A rattlesnake.
eight feet long, was captured in Ball
lie street here by a man named Mise
ner, who had considerable trouble in
securing the reptile. The snake. which
had been astray for two days, was one
OF a pair belonging to Mac Mccarthy
and Mrs. Mccarthy. who came here
some time ago ostensibly from Toledo,
o., and have been dispensing rattle
snake oil from stand in the Market
square.
Thorough searching by the owners
and the police failed to reveal the
snakes whereabouts, and the owner
offered a reward for its recovery.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-08
STRANGE PARTS OF THE SEA
Submarine Earthquakes Are Said to
Cause Mysterious Shocks to
the Waters.

New Orleans. La.-Mariners say
that in the midst of the Atlantic.
about where the twenty-fifth meridian
west from Greenwich crosses the
equator. there lies a region of mys-
terry. 1t is on the line that ships
take from Madeira TO Brazil. Only
within the last half century has it
been sounded and its strange phe-
nomena reported. One investigator
declared that he saw the sea about
half a mile from his vessel suddenly
disturbed. For about two minutes
1t boiled up violently as from q sub
terranean spring.