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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21

he bought his home before or after the name was changed.
 T bought mine before the change said Senator Williams. q did not be- long to the class who absolutely re- quired to be situated and located upon an avenue in order to be happy or feel respectable. We'll 'sassiety' wanted it "a certain sort Of 'sassiety'-so as to put on visiting card. you under stand. MT John Smith, No. so and so, Avenue O. the Presidents It is just one of tfose illustrations of ridiculous snobberv that might have been de- lightfully satrized by Moliere in manner after that of Les Preciuses Rid iculesii
 Of course most everyone there wasn't just certain what the ATissssippi sen- ator was talking about but they gath cred that he was knocking the folks who changed Sxteo nth street to the Avenue of the Presidents.
 Friends Cannot Find Him
 Senator Williams described amidst laughter how impossible it was for a good plain Mississippian,' who came to Washington to see him to find him. No one knew where the "Avenue of the Presidents' was while everyone knew Where Sixteenth street was He de- clared that since the change in the name he had never received but two letters addressed to him on the Avenue or the Presidents and they were invi- tations tc dinner. The senator created another laugh when he declared that Tor awhile the promoters of the change or name nad considered Exec utive avenue" but that was objected to because 1t looked as if the inbab- itants ard residents upon it might be executed
 Tt indicates a sort of snobbish re- speet am reverence for official posi- tion and title thar is absent even from London and St. Petersburg" said the senator. Tn London so far as I know there is no Avenue of the King, In St. Petersburg there is no Avenue of the Cars Even in Berlin, where the Kaiser not only reigns but rules. while there Is an Avenue Unter der Linden showing the reverence of humanity for beautiful trees, there is no Avenue of the Kaiscrs,' It has remained for Wash 1ngton to originate an Avenue of the Presidents.' named after all of them from George Washington down to Theo- dore Roosevelt. and the rest inclusive"
 Senator Thomas offered an amend ment providing that the alley running parallel with said avenue be named the Alley of the Vice Presidents
 The amendment after two hours or more discussion was adopted and the name changed. and now it is estimated that the residents on Sixteenth street will be taxed as much as an average of 8 each in getting new plates for their engi aved cards. which have been all fixed Up with the Avenue of the Pres' dents'' on tnem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
THOROUGH PROBE OF LACY'S CHARGE
 TO BE INSTITUTED

Since the news was heralded abroad last March that Theo Lacy. chief clerk of the convict department. had ab- seconded with $so.00o of state funds. nothing has stirred Montgomery more than the statement of that former of- ficial duplicating the governor of Ala bama in the crime.
 Lacy's charge Is believed to have been instigated by certain persons un- friendly to the governor. All classes denounce the statement as false. Hun dreds of people, many of whom are un- Friendly to the governor, regard the statement as basest islander and libel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
EXPECT TO SOLVE
 THE NEW HAVEN
 PROBLEM SOON

Washington, March 20.-Negotiations between the department of justice and the New Haven railroad progressed smoothly today and it was predicted in official circles tonight that an an nouncement of complete agreement Tor q divorce of the New Haven from its subsidiary companies would be made tomorrow.
 The principal points discussed today were the names of trustees for the Con necticut and Rhode Island trolley sys- tems and the disposition of that roads so-called Sound lines.
 The department of justice has agreed to the suggestion by the New Haven that the agreement be submitted to the roads stockholders for approval in the belief that affirmative action will he taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
ROBBER ATTEMPTS
 TO HOLD UP TRAIN

Macon, Ga, March 20.-An attempt to hold up the passengers of Southern rail way passenger train No. 13, known as the Ohio- Florida Special, at Flovila, Ga, was made tonight by a lone. masked bandit He became frightened before ob- taining any Valuables and leaped off the train, making his escape.
 ihe fobper was discovered standing in a Pullman car confronting several passen- gers with drawn revolver by Conductor braden The conductor immediately pulled the bell rope and the train slowed down. The robber then backed away to the door of the car, threatening to shoot any person who interfered with escape. and jumped from the train.
 Posses are searching for the robber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
FUEL COMPANY
 SUES MINERS UNION

Trinidad. Col. March 20.-Charging a combination by tlie United Mine Work CTS of America to injure the business of the coal corporation, suit asking for damages to the amount of s1,- 000,0o0 ana body Judgment against President John P White. Vice Presi- dent Frank d. Hayes. and a score of others. Was fled in the district court of Las Arimas county by the Colorado Fuel and Iron company today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
CONGRESSMAN IS ! SUED FOR. DIVORCE

Bristol Va. March 2O-C. Bascom Siemp, representative in Congress from the Ninth Virginia district today was sued by his wife, Mrs. Loberta Barton Slemp, Tor an absolute divorce. The complaint alleges desertion.
 Representative Slemp. who is the only repubfcan member of Congress from Virginia. is reputed to be a mil lionaire, having extensive coal inter- ests in Virginia and Kentucky His wife's divorce complaint makes no men, ton of almony.
 Mrs. Slemp is . member of a prom inent family living in Louisiana, near New Orleans. She and Representative Slemp were married three years ago. They have no chiloren
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
He Was Consistent. Anyhow
pm the Chicago Record-Herald.

From the ChIcagO RecOTd- Herald.
 '1 should think" his candid friend said you would object to your pretty young wife wearing the kind of skirts she does.''
 '1 know she looks ridiculous in them, " he replied, and i'd speak to her about it, only you see. l have one cf these raglan coats with kimono sleeves.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

ence on woman and child labor. Miss Kate Gordan of this city was reelected president
 ngton.-Reports that Lieu tenant Commander Charles P. IIuff's layalty to the government in his capacity as an inspector at the Newport News Va, shipyard, may have had some connection with that officers difficulty with J. Philip Kcizcker an. cmploye of the ship building company, have caused Secretary Daniels to hold up the findings of the cortmartial which recently convicted HtM of conduct unbecoming an officer and sentenced him to lose five numbers in grade.
 Minneapolis.-It would be better to leave the present antitrust statute un- changed than to risk losing the advan- tages gained through years of judicial in- depreciation. in the opinion of William II. Taft, as expressed in his closing lecture before the law school of the University of Minnesota here late today.
 St. Louis.-"W "Woman's place is in the kitchen" that was the first statement hurled at Mrs. Eugene Boisseyain for merly Inez Mulholand) of New York when she invited questions from men in q crowd at an open air meeting here today.
 Milford, Mass. Marie Jansen. a comic opera favorite, ? years ago, died here today, aged e5. She was known off the stage as Hattie Johnson.
 St. Louis, Mo.-Edgar NJ. Davis, for mer railroad builder of this city, today was indicted on q charge of embedding s500G0o from his mother-in-law, Mrs. An nie E. Cross of Jerseyville. III. Davis formerly had charge of the estate left by Mrs. Cross husband, q banker. One of the properties was the Alton. Jacksonville and Peoria railroad
 avannah.-Continued failure to locate the schooner Levi $. Andrews Captain is causing grave apprehensions as to the fate of the vessel and it's cap tain an dcrew of eight men. Reports re- ceived here tonight from vessels. asked to be on the lookout for the schooner, said no trace had been found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
Troops Hurried NOrthward

Dublin March 20.-Two special trains lett Dublin late today carrying troops to the north and several other trains are preparing to depart The first car rled the Duke of Cornwallis' light in fantrN from the Curragh camp to re- lnloree the Newry DundallS garrisons. The second took the troops from Null lingar and Athlone for Omagh and En- nlskil4en. Two regiments will go to tnnisbillen tonight. The army service corps tonight was loading 40 tons of provisions here for the northern gar risons.
 The naval training ships Royal Ar thur anG Gibraltar, and the torpedo boat destroyers Pathfinder and At tentive steamed Into kingstown har- bor seven miles southeast of Dublin. tonight.
 Five officers and 150 men of the Yorkshire regiment went aboard the destroyers and ie was expected thas other troops would embark during the night. Their destination was unknown to the public.
 Regiment Arrives
 Armaugh. Ireland March % A ba r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
Armed With Carbines

Newbrifge. County Kildare, Ireland, March 2c-The Fourth Hussars and the Sixteenth Larcers at Curragh camp now are armed with carbines instead of their usual laaoee and swords. Eff teen rounds of ammunition were issued to each man of the entire garrison last night. Guards over the camp have been doubled and spec.al patrols have been detailed at some distance outside the camp,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
ReinfOrcements Arrive

Dundalk, Irelaad March 20.-Seven officers and 450 men of the Cornwall regiment arrived here from Dublin to- night and were Quartered in the royal field artillery barracks where there already vas force of IS officers and 800 men preparing for active service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21

| Memphis, Tenn.-Involuntary bank ruptcy proceedings were filed in the
 United States district court here to- day against the Planters Cotton com
 pany, cotton factors, this city. Judge J. J. Mccall took the petition under advsement.
 Terre haute, Ind.-One juror had been tentatively accepted and two ve-
 niremen rejected, when the circuit court adjourned tonight after the first day of the trial of Mayor Dom M Rob erts, charged with election frauds. Brunswick, Me.-The senior class of Bowdoin college has been placed on probation by the faculty, Dean Sills an nouneed tonight.
 Winnipeg, Man.-The jury in the | case of Percy Hazel, prominent Win NpeS lawyer, and John Westlake q law student, charged with conspirine. to free John Krafchenko from the Winnipeg police station, tonight re- turned a verdict of guilty Genoa that dock work
 CTS have broken the agreement entered into with them after the last strike steamship companies here have decided to start lockout tomorrow.
 Vera Cruz.-Franls Fletcher. com
 manding the American naval force in Mexican waters. accompanied by his wife and daughter, started for Mexico City today for q visit. The admiral expects to return to Vera Cruz in a few days.
 New York.-At a meeting tonight in t'4rnooJa 1adr rf, repeal of the Panama toll exemption speakers took exception to President Wilson's stand.
 New Orleans.-Resolution indorsing the Worklngmens compensation law, a pension law for widowed mothers and an industrial commission to formulate and enforce women and child labor laws, were adopted here today by dele gates attending the southern confer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21

rived heer tonight by special train from Mull'ngar Armagh is the re cruiting station for the Royal Irish fusilleers and large batch of re- cruits, who had not completed the usual course of training, were with drawn from the station and sent to regimental hedaqrarters at Folsestone England.
 Ptckets are patrolling all roads and only persons with passes are allowed inside the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
WILLIAMS GROWS SARCASTIC AS HE oH|DES THE SNOBS Mississippian Said to Have Sharpest Tongue In the Senate When Aroused GETS THE NAME OF
 AVENUE CHANGED Refers to People Who Are Not Happy Unless They Live On An
 "Avenue Or Boule-
 vard'
By C. F. STEWART.

Washington. March 9O.-(Special) Senator John Sharp Williams of Mis- sissippi is not only the most learned man in the United States Senate with tie possible exception of Henry Cabot Lodge or Massachusetts. but he is by far the most sarcastic. When Senator Williams takes the floor and is in good form woo be the man who becomes the object of his cutting wit and sar- casm.
 Last week the Senate had under con sideration the District of Columbia ap- propriation bill. Senator Williams has always been a consistent friend of the district, but if there is anything that the senator cannot stand it is snob- bery ana in some classes of Washing ton "sassiety," as he calls it. there is a good bit of that commodity
 Several years ago Sixteenth street, which, if continued would cut LaFaY- cite park in twain. and end at the front door of the White House, was changed by an act of Congress 10 the Avenue of the Presidents" An amend ment was propossd d in the present dis trict appropriation till to change the name of the street back to it's orig iHhi hdlHc-SlAteenl Stfeet-and upon that amendment Senator Williams ad- dressed rne Senate. Senator Williams himself, be it known, lives on thesAve- nue of the Presidents
 MT. President" said Senator Vile Hams. "in the early days our fore fathers laid out the plan for the city of Washington. Our forefathers were d logical sensible. consistent sort of peo- pie and they laid out logical and sen sible ana consistent plan of q city" Senator Williams tken described how the streets running north and south We're numbered and those running east and west were lettored and since the letters Of the alphabet had given out were giNc1 names; the diagonal high ways, he said. were called avenues
 Must Live On An "Avenue''
 T understand" continued the sena- tor. "tha- there really are in existence people Of certain types, notably con- spicuous among the nouveauN riches, who decline to own a home on any thing that is not called an avenue or boulevard" or something of that 'so-called folks of that ill1 had real ly declined to buy property on Six teenth street because It was not called a boulevard or an avenue. In addition to this influencc in bringing about the that was the influence of society," spelled with an 'sas' and an sic and a ty'"
 Senator Bryan of Florida inquired of Senator Williams at this point if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21
Regiment Arrives

Armaueh, Ireland, March 20.--A bas- talion of the Bedfordshire regiment ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-21

ence on woman and child labor. Miss Kate Gordan of this city was reelected president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-31

the front as a pair of simulated but
ton-fastened hip-deep pieces which,
half way toward each side, abruptly
curve at the inner edge and run to
the knees in sharply tapering points,
but whose outer sides are straight.
Straps Of broadcloth encircling the
high. standing collar of black velvet
blouse run from its shoulders straight
down the fronts and under the tab.ier.
The shoulder caps, cut-in-one with
the blouse, are heightened with broad
cloth into elbow sleeves, and for CIR
die there is only the velvet piping
outlining the raised belt Of the skirt.
Broadly box pleated sides Ranking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-31

Sardipe Canape.-Cut a slice of bread
for toast rather thick, trim three
inches square and hollow out the cen
tire. When toasted spread with an
chovy paste, arranging sardines with
trulfles in the centre, garnish with
olives stuffed with the anchovy paste
and vinegared cherries.
Giblet Soup. Take three sets Of duck
or goose giblets, scald and cut in small
pieces, put in stew pan with an OK
tail, a two-pound soup bone from shin
of beef, one shank of mutton and n
generous bunch OF soup greens, and al
low them to simmer in three quarts OF
water until the giblets are tender.
When finished take them out and Lay
them in the bottom Of the tureen,
strain the soup, season and thlcken
slightly with butter and -four mixed to
n cream, and pour over the glblets,
adding cup OF port wine and two
tablespoonfuls of mushroom ketchup.
Fish Croquettes. To two cups Of cold
boiled Goldfish finely faxed add cup OF
fine bread crumbs, one egg, seasoning,
n lump Of butter and gill OF cream.
Form into croquettes, roll in egg and
fine crumbs, to which has been added a
slight grating of cheese; fry to deli
cate brown in butter, drain and serve
on a dolly, garnished with cress and
lemon quarters. Serve the shrimp
sauce in a silver sauce boat. Melt
enough butter 20 make one-third OF Il
mint. she'll and shred half can OF
Barataria shrimp. add cayenne pepper.
= teaspoonful of finely chopped parsley
half teaspoonful Of onion juice and
half a teaspoonful Of mustard sauce,
and serve hot.
Pigeons with Mushroom Sauce.-Se-
lect plump, fresh pigeons; have them
carefully drawn, split down the back,
smear them with fresh butter, pepper
and salt, and broil over a moderate tre
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Miss Hamilton's Debut.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune. I


Tuxedo Park, n. Y, Oct 3O.-Miss
Helen Morgan Hamilton, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pierson Hamilton,
and granddaughter OF the late J. Pier
pont Morgan. was introduced TO society
at the home Of her parents, Table Rock.
Sterlingtor, near here tonight. The
Hamilton home was decorated with
flowers.
Miss Hamilton was assisted in re-
ceiving by her mother and several
young ladies. There were about 25O
guests at dinner, and later many others
motored over from Tuxedo for the
dance.
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Satterlee, Miss Morgan,
Mrs. J. ". Hartman, Miss Jean Morris,
Miss Marjorie Browne, Mr.. and Mrs.
i. H. Allen, Nh rad Mrs. Edward K.
Durham, Mr. and Mrs. {. o. Iselin. DR..
and Mrs. Walter b. James, Colonel
William Sawyer. Mrs. George Macy,
Mrs. Henry know.ton, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs. F. X. Curtis. Mr.
and Mrs. Grcnville Kane, Mr. and Mrs.
T. J. Poo!er and Mr.. and Mrs. y. W.
Tilton.
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for fifteen or twenty minutes. Thicker
half a pint of good beef stock slightly
with -four and butter rubbed to a
cream. season, adding one tablespoon.
full OF mushroom ketchup and a cupful
Of halyed button mushrooms. Let SIM
mer for about ten minutes apd serve
hot, poured over the pigeons.
Artchoke hearts come in bottles, and
have simply to be drained and added
to the cream sauce. Currant or mint
jelly is served with the pigeons, which
are garnished with fried parsnip balls
or beet roses.
MirabeIle and Green Almond Salad
For the Mirabelle and green almond
salad take half bottle of each, cut
ting the almonds fine, and make good
mayonnaise without mustard, using
sherry instead of vinegar. Serve the
salad in white lettuce leaves, garnished
with Olives stuffed with almonds.
Camcmbert cheese and whole wheat
crackers are appetizing with this rather
sweet salad
Rose Leaf Jam.-Coffee ice cream is
served with a sauce made of straw
berries preserved in champagne, which
come prepared, and rose cake. Make
two delicate layers OF silver cake,
spread with rose leaf jam, cut into
squares, sprinkle with powdered sugar
and decorate with canded rose leaves.
For the rose leaf jam gather rose
leaves. heaping double handful.
sprinkle over them a cup OF sugar and
enough water 10 dissolve the sugar. set
in the sun until melted, stirring with a
wooden spoon occasionally; then boil
twenty minutes. put in jars and CORK
tightly until cold and set. This may
be made at any season, for the rose
leaves may be saved and dried for it
until sufficient quantity is collected.
Red roses make the most richly
favored jam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-31
MONKEY FUR BLACK VELVET AND JET, ADORN THIS WHITE
CREPE DE CHINE EVENING GOWN.

brocaded chiffon.
At front the basque, curving away
from the centre of the waist line,
shows the pleated charmeuse OF the
tunic running up to the base of the
Chantilly lace waistcoat filing the
opening Of the bodice to the throat,
where il widens into a Medici collar.
Sleeves cut-in-one with the brccaded
striped chiffon bodice stop half way
above the elbows, and sash ends Of
charmeusc. starting under its fronts
about AT the bust. cross The lace waist
coat at the waist line. From there
they swing low over the hips and knot
at the back of the gown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-31
CardOon Salad.

Take a can of ardoons-French
thistles drain and marinate in French
dressing to which few drops o.
onion juice have been added. Have
ready a pair of sweetbreads that
have been parboiled, blanched and
chilled. Dice them, sprinkle with pep
per, salt, few drops of onion juice,
and add to them a half cupful Of finely
chopped celery. Drain the cartoons,
mix the salad with medium mayor
naise, line the salad bowl with crisp
lettuce leaves ard garnish with strings
of red end green pepper and caro-:
roses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-31
AT Newport.
fRy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.l

By leleBrdpu 70 i ne llbuH's
Newport, R. l., Oct. 30.-There will
be a general closing mere tomorrow,
the Casino, Golf Club and Bailey's
Beach all being schedu to close for
the season.
Mrs. Vanderbilt was hostess a.
ladies' luncheon to-day.
r. 7. Gammell gave dinner this
evening; also former Commodore and
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pierrepont Perry
returned to New York to-day for the
winter.
Miss Katherine Knight has gone 20
Annapolis to visit.
Ensign and Mrs. Laurence ". Clarke
entertained at dinner this evening.
Mrs. Charles II. Baldwin will close
Snug Harbor tomorrow. She will go
to the Muenchnger King for a few
days.
Mrs. E. J. Herrick left here for New
York to-day.
Mrs. Reginald c. Vanderbilt will not
close her season until November 10.
Marsden J. Perry returned for the
week end at Bleak House to-day, and
he and Mrs. Perry entertained at div
ner this evening for their house party.
Mrs. &. R. Busk gave Halloween
surprise for those in her employ and
their friends. There was dance IN
the stable and a supper, Mrs. Busk
making all provisions for the party.
Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. Van Allen left
here to-day for two weeks stay at
Hot Strings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-31
WHEN THE SKIN IS DRY

the pores need help-they do not soften
the skin and make II flexible as they
should. This in time causes both
wrinkles and cracking.
Rub VEIOGEN we'll into the skln--it
is absorbed by the pores and the harsh,
dlsagreeable dryness is entirely gotten
rid OF.
Use il literally after washing the face
and hands az night-a very few aoplcs.
tons will remedy the trouble-even one
application is great help. In the morn.
Ing after washing rub In a little more
VELOGEN and defy the threatening dry.
ness.
VELoGEN does not soil or staln-and
grows no hair.
At all drugssts-25c a tube.-Adyt.
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comb tomorrow and return 10 New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Woodward Haven
have Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ludlow
Fowler, jr., as their guests.
Arthur G. Sedgwick and Mrs. Arthur
W. Swami returned to New York to-
day.
Mrs. John c. Gray and Mrs. Cad
walader Jones are guests of Thatcher
NJ. Adams at Sundrum House
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Crownnshield
will sail in the steamship Stampalia on
November II for Taormina. Sicily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bangor Clarkson re.
turned TO birmingham 90 lay from New
York
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Z. Butler have
closed their Pttsfield estate and gone
to New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-31
Frunut Salad.

Take jar of "frunut,' which is pre-
served fruits and nuts together, drain
and let marinatc one hour in a cup Of
ginger syrup, gill of brandy, dash
Of orange bitters, pinch of cinnamon,
nutmeg and cloves. Drain thoroughly,
fold in one pint of whipped cream an |
serve in white lettuce leaves with
crackers and cheese or cheese straws.