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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
MRS. ROBINSON HOSTESS
 SOCIAL CLUB IN WOODLAWN

The members of the Young Ladies' So-
 cial club were delightfully."- entertained at the home of Mrs. J. F.. Robinson in Wood- lawn.
 The game of one hundred was the di- version of the afternoon. A delicious ice course was served following the game. Those enjoying this hospitality were:
 Miss Eleanor Gillian, Miss Nina Bain,
 Miss Annie Maud Kennedy, Miss Mary Robinson, Miss Marian Bradford. Mrs. J. G. Robinson, Miss Robena Mauch- lin, Miss Emma Bliss, Miss Saddle Drake, Mrs. Edgar Van Keuren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
MRS. ROBINSON TO
 DELIVER AN ADDRESS

Mrs. Bertie l. Robinson, state agent for the Girls Tomato club. will deliver an address Monday afternoon at o'clock in the office of the county superintendent of education. All women interested are invited to be present. Mrs. C. P Orr issues the above statement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
2OOO BALES STORED
 IN GREENVILLE

| Greenvile, March -(Speeial.)-At present there are about 2000 bales of cot ton in the Greenville store houses. The local buyers are daily buying home cot ton. The price today has been on the
 increase, and some of the farmers have sold some cotton. There are several hun- dred bales of cotton held by the farmers about their farms throughout the country surrounding Greenville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
TERRAIN CLUB WITH MISS CHAMBLESS

The members of the Perian Literary club were delightfully."- entertained by Miss Lou Ahbe Chambless assisted by Mrs. H. E. Wooley at their homc . East Lake.
 A decorative motif of yellow - white was carried out in the refresnm >Ay, which were served after the regular pr6- gramnne.
 The guests for the afternoon were:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
SOME HELPING HAND ~
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
BY MARION KIRKLAND

Saturday following Christmas I went ? miles to see it. and what a beautiful time we~had, Her cousin was theres | bright boy of 1S, and of course he had collection, too. On Monday stamps were on their way to him. I am sorry some dear people did not send me their names. Perhaps they wished to avoid week -end visits. Bless their dear souls. have such a charming little home l am 1oath to part from it even for d night. I do thank you for all your kindness to the boys E. NJ. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
THE DANSANT
 THIS AFTERNOON

At the home of Mrs Tomlinson on High land avenue the children's the dansant for the benefit of Old Elyton chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Wlli be given from 4 to 6:3O this afternoon. large attendance is expected. The chill Inen will be welcomed by a number of young people of large acquaintance whose duty it will be to see that every one has an enjoyable time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
Mexican Spaghetti

Boil one-half package of spaghetti for 15 minutes, salting well. Fry in bacon drippings five medium sized onions sliced. Heat can of tomatoes. add salt and pepper to taste and a table spoon of sugar with dash of paprica. Stir these ingredients into the drained 'macaroni pour into buttered baking dish. lay five slices of bacon on top, pushing this down so that it will be under the liquid. Bake until brown Kindness of Mrs. E. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
LITTLE MISS LIVELY
 CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Mrs. S. V. Lively entertained num- Der of little folks at her home in Ingle- nook yesterday afternoon in honor of the seventh birthday of her daughter, Eliza beth Lively. The children enjoying a lovely afternoon were: Helen Clarke, I4u- cile Clark, Pauline Lee, Aileen Russell,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14

Mrs. D. D. McLendon, Mrs. w. D. Han- kins, Miss Lotspeth and Miss Harris.
 Tie clubs membership consists of Mrs P. P. Burus, Mrs. J. B. Bancroft, Mrs N. A. Barrett, Mrs. Willis Bass, Mrs W. c. Caldwell, Miss Lou Abby Cham bless, Mrs. Roberta Culpepper, Mrs. Chap belle Cory Miss Lisabel Crossland, Mrs J. c. Dawson, Miss Nellie Ellis, Miss Lena Hit, Mrs. J. A. Hendricks, Mrs T. D. Huey, Mrs. C. C. Jones, Mrs. John Vincent, Mrs Sumpter Martin. Mrs. J T. McPherson, Mrs. Robert Morris, Mrs A. B. Smith, Mrs. H. E. Washington, Mrs F. J. Robinson, Mrs. H. B. Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
MRS. SIMMONS LUNCHEON IN WEST END

A pretty luncheon was given yesterday with Mrs. William B. Simmons as hostess at her home in West End.
 The table was beautiful in its appoint ments and held a vase of pink Killarney roses as a central ornament Dainty cards marked the following places: Miss Pauline Thomas, Mrs. Hubert Norwood, Mrs. Vincent Shields. Miss Mary Claire Norwood. Mrs. J. |. Hill. Mrs. w. B. Simmons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
Cnrnmeal Stuffinr

Put into a frying pan equal quanti- ties of white bread crumbs and corn bread crumbs, finely crumbled with a large onion, chopped small. salt and cayenne to taste. Add to this some of the water in which the fowl is boiling, enough to moisten the mixture well. Set the frying pan on the stove where the dressing will cook slowly, stirring oc- casionally. When the fowl is cooked tender fill with the stuffing and brown in the oven-Kindness of NJ. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
An Offer of Battenberg Patterns

Please send me Mrs. J. L. W.'s ad- dress. I have scraps of material for her that will help to keep her mind off her affliction. I also have Battenberg pat terms I should like to give some one.
 MRS. J. l.. D." The address went to you promptly The Battenberg patterns will be called for when your generous offer has been published and read
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
AFTERNOON TEA
 AT NEWSPAPER CEUB

The house committee of the Birming- ham Newspaper club has sent out invita- tions to a tea to be given Monday after noon at o'clock in honor of the news- paper women of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14

i Donald, Christian Nowlin, Ruth Billups. Frances Harrison, Tommilee Harrison, Hazel Claxton, LaMoyne Lavender, Kath-
 erine Dickey, Katherine Green, Geneva ! Flowers, Harry Logan, Cecil Smith, Eddie
 Harris, Bessie Smith, Florence Ellis and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14

home of the brides aunt, Mrs. S. Allen, in Woodlawn, Thursday afternoon at f O clock.
 MT. and Mrs Lacey left immediately after the ceremony for their home in South Boston, Va. where he is a promiy nent newspaper man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
SUNDAY TABLE D'HOTE
 SUFFERS AT THE CLITR

From to 9 o'clock beginning tomorrow evening table d'hote dinner will be served in the Tudor room of the Southern club every Sunday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
BYRAM-LACEY WEDDING IN WOODLAWN

In the presence of a few friends and rel atives the marriage of Miss Lurah Byram and MT. c. B. Lacey took place at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
Stamps for the Boys

Still reckoning up last years work and rewards, l present to those of our members who are perhaps ignorant or incredulous with respect to the ac- tual good we have accomplished an other long letter that will richly repay the perusal. 1t, too. is from a regular worker in the ranks. It was penned for my eyes alone, yet I know l shall be forgiven for sharing it with my well beloved and leel constitutuents:
 'I saw this desire for stamps. and as we are still doing the stamp act and as many of those sent were duplicate
 (for we are growing in numbers and informaton). I should be glad to send some to this boy. An old gentleman wrote to you for my address and l have written no end of letters. It final ly brought a great gift to the boys in stamps and books of information. Tn behalf of the boys I sent him two brand new books which thought migh< interest him. Then I have had letters about their homes and friends and pets how they started their collections, and how they trade at school. Several moth CTS have written sending to the boys in hope of exchange, and they have not been disappointed. I have answered every letter, thanking the people. Those that came at Christmas time had q holiday card. and all collectors have had share. One lad wrote: Gee whiz but you are lady, all right, all right One little German girl urged me to come to her Christmas tree. and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-14
Will Supply a Copy

"I noticed Mrs. w. requests the poem Over the Hills From the Poorhouse.' It was written by Will Carleton. He also wrote Over the Hills to the Poor house. If she cannot get the book I will copy it for her. It is quite long. l thank you much for sending me Q copy of the poem Just A-Wearying for You l was so glad to get it, I hope Mrs. E. W. will be as successful as | was. HELEN w
 Several copies of both poems have been received and distributed. The book may be had in any public library, Since We are told that the book contains both poems sought by readers. it will be an easy matter to step into the library and copy them for oneself.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13
TAKE GOVERNOR
TO INSPECT HOME
Gets First-Hand Information
About Home and Industrial
School for Girls.

Governor Stuart made trip yester-
day afternoon to the Virginia Home
and Industrial School for Girls, which
has been the centre OF n warm contro-
versy and is now offered to the State
as gift by it's board OF managers.
The inspection was made at tile request
OF the two sides 10 the controversy.
the residents OF Bon Air and the board
of the home. The Governor was ac-
companied by Richard l.. Byrd. attor-
ney for the Bon Air residents; Robert
Lecky. Jr., Il member Of the board, and
w. Il. Glinn, nearest ncighbor to the
home.
The Governor had no comment 10
make on the result or the trip and the
Impressions he received. He gladly
availed himself OF the opportunity Of
looking into the situation and obtain
Ing trst-hand knowledge Both Mr.
Byrd and Mr.. Lecky were optimistic
tnat the visit would convince the Gov
ernor OF the justice OF their positions.
All that is necessary TO convince the
! Governor OF impracticability of ope-
rating Il privately conducted home fer
girls in such neighborhood is for him
to see the situation personally" said
Mr.. Byrd
Il do not expect to have to mako any
argument in our Defense said Mr.
Lecky. The home will speak for it
self to man of Governor Stuarts
broad perception"
The board recently offered the Vir-
ginia Home and Industrial School for
Girls. with It's property. valued at $780,
900, to the state. In case the gift Is
accepted. tho State viii, or course. as
| sumo the management of the institu-
ton and the cost OF its maintcnan nee.
Mr.. Byrd, as attorney for the Bon Air
residents, does not oppose the accept
ance of the gift BY the State. provid-
Ing the State moves the institution to
another locality
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13
COSTLY ERROR TO
YANK GOOD MOLAR
DR.. Dellinger. Dentist, Incorpor-
atcd, Must Pay 5000 for Pull
ing Wrong Tooth.
JURY FINDS NEGLIGENCE
Expert Witnesses Tell About
Dental Procedure - PROBES
sional Ethics Discussed.

Since the days of Solomon. courts
have been called upon to settle many
peculiar questions but 1t remained for
II SouthSido jury yesterday to assess
| the monetary damage sustained
| through the loss OF n sound tooth.
which was pulled by q dentist through
mistake. The seven good men and
true. after a brief deliberation. dccreed
that DR.. Dellinger, Dentist Gncorpor-
ated), should compensate the loser of
the molar, w. \. Sharp. to the extent
OF $500. Owing to the slxc OF the
Judgment. no appeal can be taken un-
der the Virginia law, but Judge Ernest
IA. Wells before whom the case was
tried in Hastings Court. Part H., has
yet to pass upon n motion to set aside
the verdict as contrary to tho law and
evidence.
The case was holly fought from be-
ginning to end, and professional ethics
played lnrge part In the evidence of
some of the witnesses. Dental experts
| were INTRODUCED to tell the jury the
proper procedure In extracting teeth.
and TO testify that tho one pulled by
the defendant was perfectly sound In
all respects. The tooth in question was
also In evidence as Exhibit A. whilo
another one, the cause If the visit to
the defendants establishment was
shown as Exhibit Il. Negligence was
the ground upon which the plaintiff
=
being asked.
Plaintiff Tells the story.
Sharp. according TO his story on tho
stand, went to the plaintiff to have
all aching tooth extracted. A tooth was
pulled, but tho ache continued and IL
visit TO another dentist showed that a
decayed molar was still playing havoc
with tho plaintiffs nerves.
Records kept In the office of the de-
tendant were introduced to show that
treatment had been given to the up
per right siH-ycaT :nolar. The one ex-
tracted was an upper twelve year
molar. Or. T.. Stewart Honaker. OF
South Richmond. who pulled the ach-
ing tooth FOR MIR. Sharp was n witness
for the plaintiff. and Or. r. l.. Simpson
dean of the dental department, Medical
College OF Virginia, was an expert wit
ness Introduced by the plaintiff
j. Z. Nunnally represented tho plain
the defense. Tho jury was Instructed
that II IL believed, from the evidence
that the defendant had not used the
precautions ordinarily taken by dem
lists with their patients. then II must
find for the plaintiff The jury was
also instructed that In assessing dam
ages, IL need not only take In con-
sidcration the actual loss sustained hv
the plaintiff, but could assess punitive
damages which would act al deter
rent in future cases. Both attorneys
argued for thirty minutes. but the jury
arrived at its verdict In less than n
quarter of AN hour.
Mr.. Smith moved that tho verdict be
set aside. but Judge Wells adjourned
court without hearing arguments on
this point. Under the Virginia statutes
an appeal can only BIO take In civil
cases where the judgment exceeds 5000
The work on Mr.. Sharp, according
to the evidence. was not done by DR.
Dellinger himself. but by an assistant.
DR. Epps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13
TAKE SHOWS BODY
HOME FOR BURIAL
Masons Accompany Remains of.
Charlottesville Man Who Met
Tragic Death Here.

The body OF c, Richard Snow, forty
i've years old, OF Charlottesville 81
prominent Mason. who was here at
tending the annual meeting OF tho
Grand Lodge OF Virginia. and who was
fatally injured on Wednesday night
when he fell about ten feet down tho
front steps OF the Railroad Young
Mems Christian Association, 1862 East
Main street, was taken home for burial
yesterday afternoon. II was accom-
panied by delegation of Masons
most OF whom We're members OF tho
lodge of which AIr. Snow was onco
master.
MIR. Snow died at the First Police
station about two hours after no was
found unconscious on the pavement
by Patrolman w. G. TAFT He was e.
anined by Or Robert Whitehead civ
Hospital ambulance surgeon, who said
that his Injuries were apparently
tiiiing After dressing abrasions
about the head. DR. Whitehead LEFT.
lc was still unconscious and he was
stretched out on the floor OF tho cell
room with his overcoat under his head
rs a pillow. Bicycle Policeman Matt
later saw that he was In a serious con-
dillon and again sent for DIR. White-
head MIR. Snow died few minutes
after he arrived.
Coroner Taylor. who examined tho
body. said that death was evidently
caused by concusalon Of the BRAIN and
that probably "a blood vessel had been
ruptured, lie said that II would have
been Impossible 10 have told that the
man was dangerously injured without
nm operation being performed. He
added that II was clearly an accident,
and that an inquest would he unneces-
sary. The skull WAS not fractured
Friends OF Mr.. Snow. as soon as they
heard OF his tragic death, requested
Chief OF Police Werner 10 make an
investigation. Detective Sergeant
Wiley learned from S ID. Patterson
night clerk AT the Y NJ g. A, that
Alr. Snow had spent nearly an hour
about the place. lie left the lobby or
the Y. u. G. a. while Patterson was
busy registering dodgers. 40 one saw
him fan down the steps
SIR. Snow was seen at the Masonic
Temple between Q and 10 o'clock. He
leaves wife and several children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13
NFEREES WORK
ON ENABLING ACT
Will Hold Another Session This
Morning and May Re-
port TO-DAY.

Confefces on the enabling act. on
which the Senate and House Of Dele
gates have disagreed rs TO number
Of important amendments. held their
second session yesterday morning be-
mind closed doors. \ further meeting
viii be held this morning at 9 o'clock.
and members of the committee express
the hope that after to-day's meeting n
report may be submitted.
The sessions are closely guarded. and
all members pledged to secrecy Moth
ing is given out as 10 the progress
made In considering the amendments
The committee consists OF Judge VIII
liams. patron OF the bill, and Mcssra.
OliVGr and Barley, from the House, and
Senators Holt. Echols and Mapp. No
meeting could be held yesterday az
t.rnoon or last night because OF the
Public hearing on woman suffrage be-
tore the House Committee on Priyileu es
ana Elections of which Judge VIII
liams is chairman.
While declining to confirm or deny
any reports members OF the commit
tee Yesterday indicated that there were
some runors at!oat that were tho
'nerest guesses. They would not say
whether they We're accurate or mac
curate guesses
ono report circulated yesterday was
tnat there would be a majority report
signed by Mcssrs Williams. Barley.
Aapp and Echols, and minority re-
port by Messrs oliver and Holt MFR
oliver declined To comment on Tho ru.
NOR. or TO say anything more than
he hoped the committee would corn.
pete lts work and formulate its re-
port today. Another rumor. which
seemed 10 have a moro authoritative
basis was that there was entire ac
co.a between tho conferecs who had
10y together on sive-and- take ba sis
/ ana that before adjournment yaatar
/ Gay, one member was requested Ia
nfa" report In accordance with tho
actlon agreed upon for consideration
this morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13
TO PAVE ROADWAY
At BATTLE ABBEY
Senate Makes $4,000 Appropria-
ton to Aid City in I'm
proVcmcnt Plan.

The senate voted unanimously yes
to-day to include In the appropriation
bin an Item of 81 000 10 he used IN Inn
proving the roadway around the Sol
.iiers' Home side OF the Confederate
Memorial NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. known
US the Battle Abbey. The money was
appropriated under an amendment Of
fered by Senator Mapp who appealed
TO the Senate to cooperate with the
city II Richmond la Identifying the
surroundings OF the. building ut Is en-
s!ngton Avenue ai'.r the. boulevard.
lie had been i:rfoftnyd by the Admin
istratiye Board. said Senator Aiapp,
that IL the state would contribute the
sum asked for the city would under
take, through the process Of issuing
allegations against abutting property
owners and through It's own street.
building forces, to do Its share in I'm
proving the streets that bound the in
stitute. The natural beauty OF the
building and plot he said. Is now
greatly impaired by the unsiEhtly earth
sidewalks and ragged roads that bound
IL.
Under the Mnpp amendment tho
money is TO be expended for paving,
grading and putting down cutters and
the work IS TO be done under the direc-
ton of Lieutenant-Gover Ellyson
senator Echols. chairman OF the
Finance Committec, told the Senate
that although the matter had never
been brought before the committee tn
concrete form, he would not oppose
III. $4,000 appropriation asked for.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13
NAMES COURT FOR
MUSICIANS TRIAL
Members of Richmond Blues
Band Who Went on Strike
Are the Defendants.

Governor Stuart yesterday ordered
that court-martial be held to try fif-
teen members OF the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues Band who went on q
strike at the dance given by the bat
talon to the cadets Of the Virginia
! Military Institute on February 2
The personnel Of the court will be
as follows:
Lieutenant Colonel b w Solomon
sky of the Fourth Infantry Regiment.
Norfolk; Major Allen r. Finch, OF the
FIRST Infantry Regiment. Chase City.
ana captain Branch Johnston Battery
i. First Virginia Field Artillery, Nor
l folk.
The date for the sitting OF the court
nas not been announced 1t will re-
main with the AdJutant- cneral TO de-
Iermine the Time and the place of the
hearing. although il goes without say
a sian mat i ;, The court VIII hold Its ses-
s,oh Nh M richmond hGn General Sale win
until he has consulted with the three
officers who are to compose the court.
ceivins notice from the Governor
The selection or the Judge advocate.
VINO. In military trials Is the prose-
cutting attorney. will be made by the
/ ton.
II is said that Major a. S. Buford.
Jr.. OF Richmond. who IL the local rem
resentative OF Colonel Shelton's depart
lnent will conduct tho prosecutions.
Ihe fifteen musicians who refused
70 play when ordered by Major i W
Bowies and were arrested and released
On bail are; Principal musician, Jacob
schwartz; chief musician Philip Cola
vita; Drum Major Frederick - Gam.
SerEeants Ebert r. NJ. Lilly, Thoma q
-, SiauEhter and James smith Cor
Lucelii. David w BEDFORD. Luke Stonr
| and Arthur G. Van Pelt Prlyntes
George w. Bowker. Bent I.uchini. Henry
| Frank L. Scay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13

Marriage licenses We're issued yesterday In
the Hustings Court 10 Russell William John
son and Clara Il. Alley, and Major Marshall
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13
AVIATION ARMY
SUED ON CONTRACT
Captain Guigon's Statement That
1t Was Morally Bound Made
Public in UNIQUE Case.

Of Though h:sosh the he declaration in the suit
against the salvation Army for 81, 900
damages, was not tiled yesterday, an
interesting letter bearing on the case
was made public. The letter was writ
ten By Captain a. j. Guigon, who SAYS
that the Salvation Army Is under the
highest moral obligations 10 purchase
from the Bragg brothers the property
At :4oG North Second Street. Captain
Guigon says In part:
i believe the Salvation Army Is un-
der the highest moral obligation to
the price agreed upon, and, though I
am not prepared to say that the obli-
cation Is legally binding, / shall be
greatly disappointed II the Salvation
Army, doing great moral work In
this and other communities almost ali
through the world, would show n
Willingness to stand upon a legal tech
nicaiity In the avoidance Of the moral
obligation OF its contract"
The letter goes on to say that the
Army ana its counsel and representa-
tives to make "A satisfactory settlement
with the Mcclure Davenport Taylor
Company. and that the understanding
ma win Ad1utnnt Johnson was that
II relieved of it's obligation to that
firm the Salvation Army would buy the
property for the price Of $4,000.
lhc letter was addressed to the
bragg brothers. and stated that II COPY
had been sent to Adjutant Johnson and
treasurer or the Salvation Army.
the I5ragg brothers arc represented
by j. II. Pollard. n colored attorney
writ of Error Granted.
The Supreme Court yesterday granted n
WITT Of error and supersedeas In the case d,
5ns Mes ,hn Tmion Tsegsaph
others. The bond was placed al $500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-13
PREFERS DEATH CHAIR
Female Convict Objects to Iifo Term I'm Il
penltentiary.

PenItentiary.
-Four convicts were convicted In the CITY
Circuit Court yesterday oil committing GRIM
inal offences for the third time and were SEN
fenced to lie terms In the penitentary. ana
seventeen were convicted of criminal offensea
Tor the second time and received additional
terms of live years in tho penjtentiary.
y remarkable feature OF the trials was
tho request OF Emma Jane Walker, colored.
convicted of three separate cases OF grand
larceny. who earnestly requested Judge II.
Carter Scott To send her to the electric
chair Instead OF sentencing her to tho peni-
Tertiary Tor life. The court informed her
that II was beyond its power to grant her
request.
The other three who were sentenced 10
life terms we're Alfred II. Epps. convicted
three times of forgery; Jim Something's. sent
up from Norfolk, and Junius Patcs alias j.
W. Patzc sent UP from Augusta County, also
4 forger by profession.
EppS was the negro who was shot by De
tcctvc Bryant after he had locked Bryant
and Smith in the basement of house Ia
which he traced,