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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

to former pupil. She is now in Nash vile, where for some time she has been quite i'll. She writes of improving health but though I may live to a good old age, will never be we'll again. The 10th of September was my 10th birthday Miss Davis, with sweet thought of the many whom she has taught in times past, sent love to all the school and her friends generally. She taught for more than 20 years in the public schools of this city, first at the Henley and later as prin- cipal of the Lakeview school.
 Mrs. Walker Percy and Miss Ellen Percy, who have been absent several weeks on a delieghtful eastern trip, re- turned Sunday. The conclusion of their stay away was spent in New York at the Hotel Vanderbilt.
 The departure of Mrs. Phares Cole man few days ago for Birmingham, where she will make her home, is d. source of deepest regret to the entire city, says the Social World. In every CIT cle in which Mrs. Coleman has moved her influence has been powerful. In church matters she has been a wonder ful worker, in club life she has been a great factor, in patriotic organizations her earnest work has been greatest help in the achievement of most important results and in the social world she has been a queen whose reign has given pleasure to loving subjects. Mrs. Cole mans reputation and influence is state wide, and her removal ato another city to make her home will only change the center from which the charm of her per- sonalty and the benefit of her effort to- ward uplifting will radiate.
 Miss Annie Curtis. the well known teacher of bridge, is at present at the Exchange hotel, Montgomery, arranging for classes in the Capital City during the fall. She will not return to Birming- ham until some time later, and her friends will learn this with regret, while they anticipate her ultimate arrival with intense pleasure.
 Mrs. Arthur w. Smith and her daugh- ter, Mrs. Vernon Whitaker, left yester- day for Atlantic City and Philadelphia, where they will remain several weeks.
 
 Miss Eugenia Bount has entered Bryn Mawr college after passing the summer months in Canada and Nova Scotia with her mother.
 Mr. and Mrs w. H. Sims and Mr. and Mrs. H. |. Sims are at home after spending several weeks in Atlantic City and other points in the east.
 Mrs. Bruce Brewer has returned from a fortnight's visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. D. B. Loveman, in Chattanooga.
 
 Miss Jamie Head is the guest of Mrs. Beverly Head in Tuscaloosa.
 MT and Mrs. Leo K. Steiner, who spent several weeks in New York and Boston, came home Sunday.
 Miss Rosaine Higgins will return to her home in Montgomery today after spending the week end with Birmingham friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Comments on Engagements
 and Other Matters EVENTS OF THE DAY Fall Meetings of Clubs-Plans for Weddings-An Afternoon Tea for
 Georgia Matron-Topics of
 Momentary Interest
EVENTS OF THE DAY
By MYRTLE MILES

Mrs Ernest Fenellosa announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Erwin Scott 10 Mr. Seaborn T. Whatley of Alabama, now of Seattle Wash. The wedding will take place in January, 1913.
 The above announcement sent from Mo bile will be read with much interest in Birmingham, MT. Whatley's former home. The Mobile Register, commenting upon the approaching wedding, printed a photograph of his fiancee, with the fol- lowing remarks:
 Of the many engagements announced during the summer and early autumn none will create more genuine interest than this one, the romance of the wooing during Mr. Whatley's brief residence of a few months in Mobile and the loveliness popularity of both all combining to make this one of the most notable nuptial events of the new year.
 Miss Scott. who is the only daughter of the late Ledyard Scott, a man who was prominent in the social and business affairs of this city, inher- tied her wonderfully bright mind and charm of manner from both her mother and fathers side of the family.
  pleted her mothers wish that she should spend a year amid the snows of Swtzer- land and her own ambition of finishing course in French and other languages de- prived her young friends of her pres ence during the winter she spent at Vevey. Returning the next year she made her debut with the pretty bouquet of buds who served at the Carnival court of Miss Helen Taylor. some of whom are following in the footsteps of their queen. whose marriage has also been announced for the early winter
 MT. Nhatley came here from Birming- ham, but all early promotion from the Reliance Life Insurance company he now holds the responsible position of super visor of the Puget Sound department. de- prived Mobile of young man who gave every promise of becoming one of the city's most promising and valuable citi- zens.
 His sojourn here of few months was not too brief, however, for him to lose his heart to one of Alabama's fairest daughters, and the only regret expressed at the union of these two young people is that MT. Whatley and his bride will make their home so far away from Mo- bile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
MISS WHEELOCK HOME
 FROM WESTERN TRIP

Miss Mable WheelocS returned Sunday from a delightful trip to the north and west Miss Wheelock went from here to Buffalo in May, where she was joined by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burnett The party then motored to Indianapolis for the au- tomobile races. After spending week there Miss Wheelock went to visit her aunt Mrs. J. M. Wheelock of Denver, at her summer home on Diamond lake, Michigan. She then went to Denver for a short visit and from there to Wyoming In July Miss Wheelock went to Grand Junction, Col, where she spent three months on her uncle's ranch. She has many interesting things to tell of this de- lightfully novel life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Regarding Old Coin

''I recently found coin which is rather old. 1 should like to know if possible, through you or some reader. whether it is of any value as to its age or scarcity. It is a copper coin. On one side it bears the head of an English king, with the words South Wales Farthing.' The re- verse side has the Welsh coat of arms encircled by the motto, Pro Bono Pub lico' and bears the date of 179S. It is less than an inch in diameter. Never having seen the same or any reference to q smi- lar one in coin books, any information you may be able 10 give will be appreciated
 SRTHUR F." Referred to our numlsmanc experts. As you give name, but no address except "Albany. N. Y.," you must depend upon what information you may get from our useful Letter Box. Watch that for luci- dation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Concerning French Family

TT am anxious 10 receive Information concerning an old French family Do you know if there is any person to whom l could write who could give me the information l seek? Is there any such person in Paris? READER.
 Were l in your place I should apply d- recty to the French consul in your city. He will put you into the way of ascer- taining how to set about your search.
 If any correspondent can suggest a bet ter course 1 shall with pleasure publish the information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
BLAICH-SPARKS
 WEDDING OCCURS

on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the parsonage of the First Methodist church occurred the marriage of Miss Ethel Virginia Sparks to MT. Lewis D. Blaich. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. l.. c. Branscomb in the presence of a few intimate friends. The bride wore dark blue velvet with hat and shoes en suite.
 Mir and Mrs. Blaich will be at home in East Thomas in few days, occupying their home just recently completed and where both enjoy a large circle Of ac- quaintances. MT. Blaich is prominently connected with the Republic Iron and Steel company at Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
JUSTICE-H
 ENGAGEMENT

MT. and Mrs. John Helton of Greens boro. Ala. announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their youngest daughter, Margaret Cornelia, to Mfr. Charles Graham Justice Of this city. The wedding will take place at the home of the brides parents in Greensboro No- yember II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Stuffed Tomato Salad

Scald the peelings from tomatoes of uniform size and set in the ice until cold. With a sharp spoon or small knife scoop the inside from the toma- toes, leaving a thick shell. With half the pulp mix few cropped walnuts and half as much chopped celery as you have pulp. Season with salt and pep per 10 taste and a little sugar. Return the mixture to the tomato shell and set on the ice to get cold before serv- ing on crisp lettuce leaves. Pour may onnaise dressing over each tomato.- tBy request of A. M. L)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Helping Ferns Grow

T wish you would publish for me something about ferns. I have one and il does not grow as it should. The leaves all fall off, and no matter what 1 do for it it does not grow or look any better MRS. A. G."
 First, be sure you have a sunny eX- posture for half the day for the plant. 1t will not flourish without sunshine, yet it will not bear continuous light and heat Then have pot large enough for it, and good, rich earth.
 Water it when the top of the soil is dry. but do not soak it daily down to the roots.
 Ferns are easily raised if one will recollect that they are children of the woods and wilds and do not kill them with kindness They are not exotics study their habits in their natural state and treat them accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
ANDREWS S-MGUIRCK
 WEDDING IN DECEMBER

The marriage of Miss Narcissa Me Guirck of Anniston, ts MT. Beirne An drews of Chattanooga is the event of late December. MT. Andrews will take his bride to Boston to reside.
 Miss McGuirck is well known in local society. MT. Andrews is prominent young Tennessean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
When Colors Run Together

''Would it he we'll to wash dress where colors have run together, It is a black and white silk null and the colors have run together. Can you tell me what to do with it? G. A. J."
 Try to remedy the evil by sponging with white vinegar, then with household ann monia. IL may be that the acid and oil of perspiration have wrought the mis- chief and that plain water may not cause the eolors To run. Try washing bit of the stun before venturing 10 wet the gown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
TWO KILLED IN
 FREE FOR ALL FIGHT

GreenN He. Tex. October 7.-Three men were killed here yesterday in an attempt by the police to arrest on charge ef disturbing the peace John Southall, chief fnolice. shot and killed R. F.. Shipp. a deputy sherif. Slant Simmons, the man accused of starting the TOW. was shooting at the same time. simmons jumped in buggy and escaped after re- fusing to surrender. when Southall fell mortally wounded A running fire was sent after him. Another officer shot and killed Simmons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Removing Paint From Dress

'Will you kindly publish the name of that will remove brown paint from a white serge dress? l have tried benzine, also ammonia and turpentne, but the paint still remains.
 HELEN &" Benzine should have removed the paint if you had left 1t on the spot for an hour, covering to keep in the strength. Then it should be sponged with turpentine, and lastly with ether and alcohol in equal narts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
PARTIES FOR PRETTY
 BIRMINGHAM GIRL

Miss Florence Coffin, as the guest of Miss Sarah Cooper in Hopkinsville, Ky. has been the recipient of many pretty social attentions. On Monday night a gay party of young people chaperoned by Mir. and Mrs. Cooper went to Madisonville 10 the opening of new theatre. All of the lower boxes will be occupied by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

of the late MT. and Mrs. James Madison I.uttrell of Knoxville. and has a wide family connection throughout east Ten nessee. Her brunette beauty and charm- ing personality have made her popular in I<noxville's younger set where she will be greatly missed when she leaves for her home. She has been student in the University of Tennessee since she graduated from high schol and promi- nenty identified with the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and other college organi- zations.
 MT. McBath is the son of Mir. and Mrs. A. M. McBath of Washington, D. C.. and holds a responsible government posi- tion in the Philippines He has fre- quently visited in Knoxville, where he has made a. host of friends who will be deeply interested in his marriage. Miss Luttnal will be accompanied son her voyage from San Francisco by Miss Alice Wicks of Chicago. MT. MeBath with a party of Americans will meet her in Manila where the wedding will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Robbers Frightened Off

Enid, Okla, october 7.-Three robbers today blew the safe in the State Bank of Kremlin and wrecked the bank fixtures, but were frightened away without obtain ing any loot. Two hours later three men believed to be the same trio entered Douglas, southeast. on a hand car, blew the safe in the State Bank of Douglas and again escaped empty handed A posse started in pursuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
MEET AFTER
 SIMMER ADJOURNMENT

The first days of October are ALWAYS signal for the return of society folk from mountain and seashore resorts. And with this comes the opening of the various clubs of the city The Terpsi- coreans held their first meeting Saturday at the home of Miss Emily Dixon. This club, which is of a social nature meets once week for an afternoon of bridge.
 The young ladies who make up this de- lightful club are: Misses Emily Dixon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Removing Spot From Rug

fCan you tell me what will remove 8 large grease spot from an Administer rug, caused by spilling floor oil upon it?
 M B. C." Make a paste of fuller's earth and house. hold ammonia when you have first sponged off the accumulated dust with pure alcohol. Leave the spot covered with the paste for three days. Then brush out, and if any traces of the grease remain rub chalk into 1t, lay thick blot ting paper over it, and set . warm iron upon the paper.
 Lastly, sponge again with alcohol and rub dry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
BRASSARD DAY
 FOR HOLY INNOCENTS

Thursday is to be Brassard Day for the benefit of Holy Innocents hospital. The women in charge have made systematic plans for most excellent campaign, and with the chief streets and corners of the city canvassed by some of the ablest workers among Birmingham's matrons and maids. The results promise to be magnificent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
MBATH-LUTTRELL
 WEDDING IN CHATTANOOGA

Of interest in Birmingham will be the following:
 Dr. Walter Luttrell of Knoxville an- nounces the engagement of his sister, Miss Kate PArrott Luttrell, to Mir. liar vey Alexander McBath of Zamboanga, Philippine @1sands.
 Miss Luttrel is the youngest daughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
French Salad Dressing

Rub the inside of a small bowl with a clove of garlic. Put into the bowl two saitspoonfus of salt, a pinch of white pepper, q dash of paprica, tablespoon ful of vinegar, and three tablespoon fuls of salad oil. Beat all to smooth emulsion and pour over the salad.--( (By request of A. M. L4)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Rare Postage Stamp

"Will you kindly let me know if this postage is of any value? A friend told me that it is and that Il Is known as the issue of August, 1S61 One Cent stamp printed in blue shows the head of Ben jamin Franklin. At the right in each of the upper corners is the figure T. At the bottom IT. s. At the left and right above the bust is U. s. postage and be- low one Cent FRED P.''
 I doubt if the stamp has much value beyond what the face calls for I have seen many of them within a few years. But I pass on the query to our stamp collectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Cleaning Wool Blanket

kindly inform me as to the best way of cleaning new white wool blanket which has been folded and soiled on one side CLARA B.
 Lay it flat upon table spread upon the floor and rub into the soiled portions all the block magnesia or the best quality the nap will hold. Leave it on for n couple of days, covering to keep out the dust. Shake and beat and repeat If necessary, good quality of chalk will do as well as the magnesia, but it must be fine grained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Bayberry Candles

"Can any member of the Corner tell me how to make bayberry candles? And where to get the necessary berries?
 'I have a Canadian half penny, with a horse and rider surrounded by the words Bank of Upper Canada date 1S52 On the other side is Bank Token, One Half Penny surrounoding crowd, crossed weapons, and two horns of plen- ty. Has it any special value?
 "I have two dozen picture postal cards, scenes here and abroad, which I should love to send to some shutin who would like to travel in imagination. I will pay postage, and I hope to be able to do something more later for my sisters in the Corner to prove my appreciation of it's good work. F. F.n
 Wash the berries and break them slightly. Put over the fire in plenty of cold water and bring slowly to the boil. Keep this up until the berries are soft and broken into a mass. Let them get cold in the water and stand all night without disturbance. In the morning the wax will have collected upon the surface in solid cake.
 The bayberry grows luxurlantly in the West Indies, where it is used in the man ufacture of bay rum The sand dunes of the coast near Atlantic City, N. J., are covered with the bushes, and the manufacture of the candles is one of the industries of that region.
 The question of the Canadian coin is referred to our numismatic experts.
 The donation of the picture cards is &C., cepted with thanks. Hold them for our shutins who travel upon paper alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Using a Spoon

'-Kindly advise me if it is proper when drinking to leaye the spoon in the cup or should one remove it. placing it in the saucer? READER,
 Leave the spoon in the saucer. II is likely to overturn a thin china cup if left in 1t, and is moreover, awkward to handle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

There will be a meeting of the regular and advisory boards of the Mercy Home Tuesday at 1030 at the home
 The Highland Bridge club will meet Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs Charles Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
The President of France

will you please tell me the name of the President of France, and what is the name of the place at which he resides?
 ANXIOUS. His name Is La Fallieres. His residence is Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
MISS MARY LOU COBB
 HOSTESS AIT 4 O'CLOCK TEA

Miss Mary Lou Cobb is inviting dozen of her married friepds to tea this after noon to meet Mrs. ]. J. Gonzales of At lanta, the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Maud Wynn. The hour is o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
StenOgrapher's Rate

'Will you advise me through your Cor ner with regard to the rates of public stenographer? Do they charge by tEe word by the sheet2 MRS. NJ. C.
 They charge by the word unless the pa per copied be the regulation legal folio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
Fly MARION KIRKLAND

Then the price is reckoned by the folio. In naming rates mention is always made of so much per word or per 100 words, IS the case may be-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

man still young, of middle height, re- fined though very foreign in his makeup, whose hair. slightly gray, is combed se- verely back from high forehead. his mustache still grayer, framing his express sive mouth, and a manner that is frank, even to enthusiasm-such is Signor AL lesandro Liberati, the Conductor of the noted band which bears his name, and which is entertaining thousands of peo- people during the Alabama State Fair of 1912-1s, which is now in progress in Birmingham.
 Signor Liberati for years has borne gracefully the distinguished compliment of being one of the worlds greatest Cor netists and most famous Bankmasters, and his success is easily explained when one stops to think of the unlimited en- thusasm and evidently serious desire on his part to sustain a reputation which he has already established.
 Signor Liberati is very busy man these days, and when I asked for Just Mo- ment' yesterday morning in which to have little talk with him, he explained, in his very fascinating broken English (for of course, the conversation was all in English, my vocabulary of Italian be- ing limited to q couple of delectable Spaghettis and one or two Macaronis), and as I was saying, signor Liberati ex- plained:
 '1 getta up ate-a, because of dere rheumaticks dat have dhe rheumatics that he is suffering with rather disab- ling him in his usual lively process of Ira I aI, do generally. All desc engagements fulfill, Sapristal dey almost runna a fel- low crazy,
 Continuing the conversation, Signor Liberati laughingly told me that he was afraid he was very poor subject for an interview" especially on the subject of music, as it was all in his head and heart and very little of 1t on his tongue?''
 However" he said. ''I am just what my name indicates. Italian, and the love of music is innate with the people of that nationality. Since I was r l have been actively engaged in musical work. l was born in southern Italy, and my first engagement was as Solo Cor netist in a great Band in Rome. At va rious times l have served in different capacities, first as Cornetist in the First Regiment Kings Brigade of the Italian
 
 Army; again as volunteer in the Foreign Legation of the Fifth Battalion in the Franco -Prussian War. 1 was taken pris- oner in Germany. So you see 1 have car ried gun myself. and blown a bugle that hope inspired my comrades in more than one battle After the Franco-Prus- sian War my star pointed American- wards, and on the sth day of June, in 1872. l landed in Boston, and l have lived in America practically ever since. In 1873 1 acted as Bandmaster of Artillery to His Excelency. Earl Dufferin. Governor Gen. eral of Canada. l consider myself almost an American. I love America, She has been good to me.
 "She loves you because you have done so much for her world of music" I sug- gested.
 T have always endeavored to the best of my ability to keep up the highest standard of music. said Signor Liberati. II must know that the men in my Band have music in them, and their brass and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

marty. The best two days of Miss Golf fins visit will be spent as member or a delightful camping party planned Tn her honor. This will be on a peautiiui lake inst out of the city, where all the amusements of camp life can be had. Miss Coffin will return home Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
To Clean Ratine Hat

"NOuId You advise me or some way 10 clean a white ratine hat?
 Also Is there any way to whiten pearls that have become dark from being in water? MARY JANE C."
 Scrub with white soap and warm water and dry in the sun after wiping with a soft cloth.
 Take the pearls to a jeweler and put the question. l know of nothing that will restore the whteness without injur- ing the delicate gems. Pearls should never be wet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

Margaret Moore, EstelI Bethea, Lydia Eutis. Edith Orr Ellie Gordon Robinson, Carrie Yates, Florence Coffin. Augusta Clark. Mary Ellen Perkins, Eua What ley Margaret Sbley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

Just q Moment Signor Liberati! That's All One Can Expect of This Busy Man During His En gagement At the Alabama State Fair-Famous Cornets and Noted Conductor Tells Dolly Some Interesting
 Facts-Loves America and Americans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

Friends of Miss Mamie D. Davis, for many years one of Birminghams most beloved teachers, will he interested to hear from her through a letter written