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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
National City Co-operates With Duke in Financing
 Cotton Warehouses
STILLMAN KNOWS
 COTTON BUSINESS
Recent Action Indicates Big Bank Ms Perfecting Plans for Greatly Extending Business and
 Usefulness
Ky HOLLAND.

New York, March 27.-(Special.)-It WAS inevitable that as soon as the announce ment was made of cooperation between James B. Duke and the National Cry bank in plan involving the financing Of cotton warehouses upon a large scale in the south there should be recollection Of the association of James Stillman with the cotton industry of the south. For MT Stillman was a cotton commission mer- chant when he was asked to take the pres idency of the National City bank. He did not retire after he became president of this bank from his association with house which has always done a large cotton commission business. His friends often speak of him as a cotton merchant. His birthplace was Brownsville, Texo where his father had established him self in the cotton business and where as a boy he had his first visible demonstra- tion of the exportation of cotton in large amounts. A
 He became one of the leading authori- ties in the United States upon the cotton industry and the house with which he is still associated gained and maintained an unimpaired reputation for integrity and business judgment. Could MT. Stillman have been able to resist the appeals of the directors of the National City bank, and could he have forgotten that his father and his fathers business associates were for years identified with the man agement of the National City bank. he would probably have declined the offer of the presidency so that he might have exclusive vocation a cotton commis- sion merchant.
 It has sometimes been suspected that MT. Stillman included in the plans that he had in mind for the development of the National City bank into the largest Of American institutions of that kind the Identification of the bank with certain de- velopments in the cotton industry. The institution has been since his presidency one of the leading banks of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
BIBLE CLASS MEETING
 IN WOQDLAWN

Mrs J. N Hankins was hostess to the members of the Bible class yesterday at her home in Woodlawn.
 novel feature was silhouette contest which was followed by dainty refresh ments
 The members present were: Miss Lorine Lawley, Miss Clyde Latimer, Miss Aston Davis, Miss Maggie Gould. Miss Lena Henderson, Miss Velma Ray, Miss Myrtle Weeks. Miss Alma Culvreach, M Is Elm ma Elkins, Miss Ida Culvreach3 Miss Margaret Stiss, Miss Catherine Roberts, Miss Annie Mae Copeland, Miss Alva Cuggle, Miss Lula Thomas. Miss Thelma Searcy, Mrs. James Lee. Miss Carrie Jurates, Miss Elnice Kearwood, Miss An nie Dial MT. Warren Weeks, MT. Cooper Lawley, Mir Elma Jones, MT. James Rey- holds, MT Thornton Caylor. Mir. Whittle Swain, MT. Curtis Thacy, Mir. G. J. Sis son. MT. James Bass, MT. Perry Cosey and others. ,
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is spending the weekend with her mother, Mrs. q. J. Price, at Garden City.
 Mrs. J. C. channcey left Friday for her home in St Louis, after a months stay with relatives in East Birmingham.
 Mrs. W. R. Hause and son of Athens, Ala. are the guests of Mrs. Charles Me- Grady at East Birmingham.
 Mrs. J. Jones of Trussville is visiting her dauatter, Mrs. Stella Goffsof East Birmingham.
 Mrs. Matte Hood of Ozark is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. NJ Don a1dson, in Ensley.
 MT. D. E. House of Dallas, Tex, is visiting his mother, Mrs D A House of Ensley.
 Rev. L. F. Brulaker is attending a Christian Endeavor convention in Ma con, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
MRS. SCROLLS TO GIVE
 SERIES OF PARTIES

Complimenting her sister, Mrs. William Petzinz of Poining, N. Y, Mrs Joseph Schools, always charming hostess,e will give a series of parties at her pretty home in Fairfield.
 The first of these delightful affairs co cured yesterday, being lovely 300 party.
 Peach blossoms were profusely used in decorating and the same idea was used in the score cards and hints. Three prizes were awarded, including pretty picture, hand embroidered guest towel and a basket of Easter candy.
 Those invited to meet the honoree were Mrs. c. A. Birk, Mrs. L. A. Birk, Mrs. J. l.. Christy, Mrs. w. z. Mentzell, Mrs. Andrew Mccormack, Mrs. R. Palmer, Mrs T. J. Warren, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs F. B. Dodge, Mrs. Leroy BeclIley. Mrs. w T. Wilcox, Mrs. J. Munster, Mrs. C. R. Tayman, Mrs E. A. Morris, Mrs w. D. Miller, Mrs. w. E. Lewis Mrs. w E. Lewis, Mrs. w. Persous, Mrs. John Schols. Mrs D. A. House. Mrs T. s. Abernathy Mrs. Frank Reynolds.
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following: Miss Virginia Scholar, Miss Isabelle Grant. Miss Josephine Cleve- land Miss Prudence Wilson.
 Refreshments and fayors carried out the Easter idea. Those present were: Miss Marie Allbreeht, Miss Mildred Bell, Miss Louise Bell Miss Edith Broomall, Miss Josephine Cleveland, Miss Georgia Will Coffman, Miss Dorsa Cox, Mrs. J. F. De- Jarnette. Jr.. Mrs. Baxter Eastburn, Miss Ethel Greer, Miss Isabefie Grant, Miss Maurine Middleton. Miss Leona Marsh, Mrs. H. A. Middleton, Mrs, Roger Sny- der, Miss Elsie Thune, Miss Prudence Wilson, Mrs Sarah J. Walker Miss Mat tie Walker Mrs. A. Wahle, Miss Virginia Scholar, Miss Harriet Reynolds and Mrs T@S $. Morton.
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in. tall at q years of age should weig1 1lB lbs. at 3 years of age she shou weigh 125 lbs. and 10 pounds more at years cid.
 Women with small bones cannot car 10 advantage a s much flesh as can tho with larger frames for the reason thi flesh. whether it Is fat or muscle. takeV up more room than bones. Considera tionsy of this sort must govern the amount onel should weigh.
 Madame Ise' e'bel1s next lesson will saka. up the subject of the lfair. how to keep it healthy and promote it's growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
DOLCITA EMBROIDERY CLUB
 MISS WALKER HOSTESS

The members of the Dolcita Embroidery club were delightfully."- entertained by Miss Ethel Walker yesterday at her home in Boyles.
 After the regular meeting dainty re- treatments were enjoyed by the follow ing: Mrs. J. B. Morris, Mrs. Robert Beatty, Mrs. Rachard Landers, Mrs. Fred Sims, Mrs. o. T. Clayton, Mrs. L. c. Hill, Mrs. R. T. Byrd, Miss Maud Shar- ritt and Miss Ethel Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
w. s. w. CLUB MEETS
 IN WEST END

Instead ot the regular social meeting of the W. $. w. club in West End the members of the club attended the recep- ton of the Eumenean society at Bir mingham college last evening,
 The party consisted of the following: Miss Marie Golightly, Miss Elsie Thum, Miss Harriet bowman, Miss Margaret Gadsden, Miss Tomina Dunstan. Miss Ruth Norris, Miss Alice Stockmar, Miss Mildred Bell, MT. Frank Basenburg, MT. Robert Handy, MT. Jack Faust, MT. Wal ter Buck, MT. Bob Alexander, MT. Allen bowman, MT. Ed Norton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
MRS. FENDER HOSTESS
 AFTERNOON TEA

One of the prettiest entertainments of yesterday was a lovely afternoon tea in Inglenooll with Mrs J. H. Fender as d charming hostess.
 The house was tastily decorated in q color scheme of green and white, the din- ing room being especially attractive, where a salad and ice course was served.
 Music and contests were enjoyed during the afternoon. Between 30 and 40 guests called between the hours of and 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
MOTHERS SELF CULTURE
 CLUB IN WILLIAM

A most interesting meeting of the Mothers Self Culture club of Vivian took place at the Kindergarten building yes terday. afternoon.
 The subject for study was "The Sym. pathy of the Great Poets to Animal Life, U with Mrs. H. A. Reviere, Mrs. D.. P. Page, Mrs. J.. D. Cross and Mrs. E. L. Walker taking part on the programme
 The members present were: Mrs. B. r. Sloan, Mrs. G. Vaughn, Mrs. C. R Walk CT, Mrs D. P. Page, Mrs. R. l.. Glass; gow Mrs. J. F. Cross. Mrs. J. c. Lacey, Mrs. Arthur Davenport, Mrs Ben Arnold, Mrs. A. II. Sawyer Mrs. J. NJ Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 WITH MRS. K 3IJNSk

Mrs. H. w. Kamir y delightfully."- enter- tained the members Of the Epworth league yesterday at her attractive home in Wood lawn.
 Music and refreshments were the diver sions of the evening.
 The guests included Miss Lorraine Thomas, Miss Pearl Robbins Miss Fanny Mae Kaminsky, MT and Mrs. A. H. Car Der, Miss Willie K. Johnson, Miss Mabel Telisle. Mrs J. P. Carter. Mr. Frank Black. MT. James Black MT. Otto Car ter, MT. Peter Davis, Miss Cecil Doug lass. Mir. Wilbur Fullerton, Mr. Charlie Luett, Mir. Charlie Lovingood, MT. olando Love, MT Clay Nelson MT. David How ard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
BEAUTIFUL CONCERT AT
 NODWOOD METHODIST

With about 300 present the boys senior class gave a beautiful concert last even ing at the Norwood Methodist church. At a late hour light refreshments were en- joyed.
 The programme follows:
 Vocal solo, Miss Annie Lou Wood. Trio, Mrs. Eugene Holmes, Mir Tom Stapleton and Mr H. J. Cosmer
 Violin solo, Mrs. Thoma sson.
 Vocal solo, MT. Stewart.
 Vocal solo, Mr. H. J. Cosmer.
 Violin duet. Eugene Holmes, Jr. and G. B. Tarrant Jr.
 Vocal selection, Mir. Stewart.
 Reading, Miss Sue Ferguson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
Madame Ise'bell Says Women Should Weigh More as They
 Grow Older
 LESSON XITI-PART "

There is always a certain difference of opinion to what constitutes perfect physical proportions. Some artists ad- nlire the tall woman and others the short, but in either case the rest of the body should be fashioned in accord The ioeal expressed in early Greek sculpture shows the head but one-seventh the entire height of the body, but modern taste has considerably modified this standard. The following table is regarded as the ideal modern figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
TERRAIN CLUB MEETING
 IN EAST LAKE

Miss Lena Hit was charming hostess of yesterday, entertaining the members of the Pierian Literary club at her home in East Lake
 The house was prettily decorated with spring flowers which carried out color scheme of pink and white, the same idea being used in the refreshments
 A most interesting programme was ren- dered by Mrs. John Vincent Miss Lisabel Crossland, Mrs N. A. Barrett, Mrs. J. B. Bancroft, Mrs. w. c. Caldwell and Prof. P. P. Burns.
 Besides the regular club members, sev- eral guests were present, including Mrs. N. E. Hit, Mrs. G. w. Hit and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
Perfect Physical Proportions

A woman's age makes some difference in the weight of the body. As a woman grows older her bones become heavier, and slight increase in flesh is not only becoming. but an indication of good phy- sical health. Remember that muscles weigh more than flabby flesh and turning the flesh to muscles will make the meas ureinents smaller even if the weight is not decreased. An increase in flesh ac- cording to age is taken into consideration by some life insurance companies in nak- ing policies. For example. a womn 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
To Form Lee Club

X meeting has been called for this aft ernoon in West End for the purpose of forming a Gus Lee club in Beat 9. The meeting will be held in the hall over the West End drug store at 3 o'clock, and at that time the organization of the club will be perfected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
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Mrs. Blackstock Paralyzed

Eufaula, March Especial 1--Mrs. s. D. Blackstock, one of the oldest anti most beloved residents of the city. Is in serious condition at the home Of her brother, William Davis. following stroke of paralysis which she sulf fered this afternoon. Relatives have been called to her bedside.
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 of Smith college, arrived yesterday to spend two weeks with. her parents Mr and Mrs. Louis Gelders. She will re- turn 10 smith to attend the Easter Sun cay exercises.
 Mrs John K. Warren left this week for Colorado to remain for sometime. MT. W. R. stinemetz of Williamsburg. Pa, is in the city, the guest of friends. Mr. William Rains left last evening for Shreveport La, where he will in the future reside.
 MT. and Mrs. L. H. urquhart. 5s1e Fifth avenue. south. have named their little daughter Elizabeth.
 Mir and Mrs. sibley Farrar CWillie Sehwend) are at home with Mr. and Mrs. ogden Farrar at Burney station. Little Ruth Sandusky is quite i'll at her home in West End.
 
 Mrs. w Baxter of Tennessee is the guest of her brother. MT. Clifford Har- risen, of West End
 Ne. and Mrs. Earl Sackshies of West End have named their little daughter inl safet Augusta l5ackshies.
 
 Miss Mary Blake has returned to East Lake after d stay of several months at Pinson
 Mrs. R. E. Orr has returned from Montgomery, where she was called by the illness of her sister.
 Mrs. Edgar Busby has returned to Elount Springs from visit to Mrs. H. l.. Busby in Boyles.
 Mrs John Tyron and children have re- turned to Boyles after spending some time in Gagevile.
 Mir. C. NJ. Parrish and Mir and Mrs. Harry Warren left Boyles Thursday for trip to Tampa. Fla.
 Mir. Joe Russell of California is the guest of relatives in Boyles. Mir and Mrs. William Teasley, who have. been the guests of Mir and Mrs. Charles Smith, have returned to their home in Huffman.
 Miss Edna Huggins and Miss Edith IIuggins. guests of MT. and Mrs. NJ. II. Bennett of Pratt City. have returned to Leesburg.
 Mrs. R. NJ. Gafford left yesterday for her home in Hayneville, after a visit of several weeks to her sister, Mrs. Fred Sawyer Little Florence Davidson is very ill at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. James Davidson. in Wylam
 
 Mrs. D. C. Pinion of Nashville is the guest of Mrs c. F. Harvey in Ingle- nook. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Thomas and son of Guntersyiile are the guests of Mrs. w. R. Davis in Norwood Miss Robina Gallacher has returned, after spending a week in Townley. MT. and Mrs S. c. Vaughn will enter tain Monday afternoon at their home in Vivian in honor of the fifth birthday of their little daughter, Annie Beth Vaughn. Miss Eva Price of East Birmingham
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Society
(COntinued on Page Six)

central ornament for the table, and a beautiful dinner was enjoyed by Mrs. Flora McAbee, Mrs Carrie McAbee, Mrs Maude King, Mrs Kelly T5ridgman and Mrs Sam Ellis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
ENSLEY HIGHLAND BRIDGE CIITR MEETING

Mrs. R. l.. Daniels was at home to the
 members of the Ensley Highland Bridge
 club yesterday afternoon. Peach blossoms and other spring flowers
 were used to make the home attractive for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
CARRY NEWS BAND WITH
 MISS RIIRWELL HOSTESS

The ladies of the Carry -the-News band were entertained by Miss Margaret Bur well yesterday at her, home in West End
 Papers on Mexico were read by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28

the players. After the game dainty re- treatments were enjoyed by the following guests and members: Mrs. T. s. Aber- nathy, Mrs H. ". Hawkins. Mrs. W. W. MeTyrerre. Mrs. Joe Grant, Mrs. J. r. Kent, Mrs. l.. H. Pennington, Mrs. Louie Mckenzie. Mrs. Harry Hillhouse, Mrs G. Masters. Mrs. George A. Miller, Mrs E. ]. Krummell and Mrs. R. L. Dan iels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mothers club will meet Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. Charles Gale, in Pratt City.
 The board of commissioners of Pratt City have granted a room in the city hall to be called woman's. council room to be used for club meetings.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Pratt City Methodist church will serve chicken dinner and supper today in the Hoskins building.
 Teachers training class of InglenooS will meet Saturday evening with Mrs. A D. Mckinney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-28
SOCIETY BRIEFS

Miss Emma Gelders. who is student of Smith college, arrived yesterday to spend two weeks with. her parents. MT and Mrs Louis Gelders. She will re- turn 10 Smith to attend the Easter Sun cay exercises.
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MT and Mrs. s. G. Vaughn will enter ain Monday afternoon at their home in w ylam in honor of the fifth birthday If their little daughter, Annie Beth Vaughn.
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pr. and Mrs. J. H. Thomas and son of Guntersville are the guests of Mrs. w. R. Davis in Norwood
Evening star., 1914-04-20
FORTY YOUNG MEN WANTED
FOR ROLES OF SATYRS
Rehearsal of the Big Chorus of
= 1000 Voices Will Be Resumed
Tomorrow Night.

Forty active and energetic young men
are wanted to enact the roles of satyrs
in the Greek pageant-drama, which is to
be produced in this city during May in
the interests of local charities. These
satyrs will have irnpish duties to per-
form that are announced as likely to be
pleasing to certain Juvenile tempera-
ments.
Today Miss Gladys Hinckley. who is to
play the role of Pallas Athene in the
production. will begin rehearsng with
the groups under the direction of the
author. Sidney NJ. Mirsch. and Producer
George Lask Miss Flora Wilson and
the other young women who are to be
the muses. also will take UP the work of
rehearsal
Percy S. Foster. choral director. re-
turned from New YORK today, and to-
morrow night will resume the work of
rehearsing the big chorus of thousand
voices. Every vocalist i'll the city is
urged to attend this and subsequent re-
Friday evenings at pageant headqua-
rters. 1917 II street northwest.
The nymphs. maidens and priestesses.
who are being drilled in the necessary
esthetic dances by Miss Effie Baker
each afternoon at O'Clock. are making
excellent progress. Qualification has
been expressed by the pageant commit
tee at the manner in which the graded
and high school pupils are responding to
the invitation to participate in the pro-
ductiOn.
Evening star., 1914-04-20
CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB
PLANS IMPROVEMENTS
Grounds About Its Home to Be Beau
titled and New Bulkhead
Built,

AS soon as the Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company,
the owners of the land on the Vir-
which the Corinthian Yacht Club has
located its clubhouse and yacht head
quarters, approves of the designs for
the Improvement of the property to
suit the yacht club needs, the contract
for the work will be given out. Plans
prepared by the officials of the boat
club call for the deepening of the water
in the berthing basin i'll front of the
clubhouse. so as to make it from four
to six feet, the building of bulkhead
in front of the clubhouse. and the con-
struction of new piers with berths for
the launches and auxiliaries.
Details of Clubs Plans.
The bulkhead will be located about
fifty feet out from the present shore
line and the material excavated in MAX
ing the berthing basin will be thrown
behind the bulkhead, and the level of
the ground about the clubhouse will be
raised two or more feet The new
bulkhead will be about 400 feet long
and will extend from the approach to
the Highway bridge to within few
feet of the clubs marine railway. 1t
is expected it will be the middle of the
summer before this work is completed.
and the grounds about the clubhouse
will then be graded and sodded. flower
beds will be laid out, and, it is stated,
in the coming year the Corinthians will
have one of the prettiest homes Of any
yacht club in this section of the coun-
Evening star., 1914-04-20
Daughters of Isabella at vespers

Court District of Columbia. No. 212, Ma
tional Order Daughters of Isabella, held
its annual vesper service at st Paul's
Church at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Most. Rev Giovanni Bonzano. apostolic
delegate, officiating. The service is held
in observation of the anniversary of the
birth of Queen Isabella of CASTLE April
22. 1851. The vespers were sung by Mgr.
j. T. Mackin and the sermon was deliver
ed by Rt- Rev. R. ]. Clark of the
Dominican House of Studies. The vested
choir of St Paurs sang under direction
of James Dickinson. Members of the va
rious councils of knights of Columbus
acted as ushers and the following wom-
en- were on the committee: Mrs George
A. Howe, grand regent. Miss Agnes Cot
ter Mrs. r. d. McAuliffe. Mrs. Walter
d. Nolan. Mrs. Sarah NJ. GantIey. Mrs
Johny Roddy and Mrs. Paul Brinton.
Evening star., 1914-04-20
Untime1y Guests

Its hard to wear sanity smile
when bores exclaim together,
We've just dropped in to
talk a while about the crops and
weather. The earnest man gets
down to brads, sells goods or
scribbles sonnets. to earn the dol
lars of our dads and keep his
wife in bonnets; he has no time
to fool away. he needs each pre-
cious second; If man would win
at baling hay, each moment must
be reckoned. And SO the toiler,
anxious-eved. must labor at his
fences, if he would keep his wife
supplied with coin for bridge ex-
penses. And when his troubles
are so thick that he could fairly
blubber, the bores come in, Hank,
Tom and Dick. and sit and talk
and rubber There ought to be
law, methinks. for those who
thrash the weather, compelling
all such idle ginks to go and herd
together. 1t isn't fair that busy
folks must evermore be bothered,
by dizzy jays with dizzy jokes
and gags they've lately fathered.
Protect the man who to his work
with righteous fervor passes, and
boil the idler and the shirk in
sulphur and mofasses.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-04-20
CHASE PLEADS GUILTY.
Former Business Secretary of Y. M
C. A, Nav Be Paroled.

Charles n. Chase, former business sec
retary of the Y. NJ. c. A., was arraigned
today before Justice Gould in Criminal
Court No. 1 on an indictment charging
the embezlement of s10461.94 of the
funds of the association. Chase pleaded
guilty to five counts of the indictment
charging an aggregate defalcation of
s5O5s. He pleaded not guilty to the sixth
count, which was an Omnibus" one, set
ting forth a total in which was included
the amounts named in the five previous
counts.
At the request Of Attorney John E.
Laskey. for the defense, Justice Gould
referred the case to Probation Officer Por-
ter for investigation and recommendation.
Mr.. Laskey explained the previous good
record of the accused and said he has
been given employment at $50 a week by
brother-in-law in New York, and II
placed on probation would probably
make amends for his misconduct.
The maximum penalty for embezzle-
ment is ten years imprisonment in the
penitentiary Assistant United States At
torney Hawken made no objection to the
reference Of the matter to the probation
officer.
Evening star., 1914-04-20
MAKE D. c. SCHOOLS FREE.
Commissioners Indorse Plan Widen
ing No-Tuition-Fee Privilege.

Nonresident pupils whose parents are
employed officially or otherwise in the
District of Columbia are to be admitted
and taught free of charge in the schools
of the District, if the recommendation of
the District Commissioners is adopted.
The Commissioners have sent a COM
munication to Senator Smith, chairman
of the District committee of the Senate.
in which they stated they are in favor Of
a clause relative to nonresident tuition
which is incorporated in the District ap-
preparation bill for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1915. as it passed the Senate.
It is provided that thereafter all pu-
pills whose parents are employed Off
cially or otherwise in the District of Co
lumbia shah be admitted and taught free
of charge in the schools Of the District"