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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23

Lady Jane Gray and Lady Burton, George Sand and George Elliot, Ma dame De Stael and Lady Mary Mort ley Montag u-each year of many cen- turies might have contributed in innate personal letters worthy of all immortality for the life of the stories they enfolded.
 A famous lawyer once paraphrased the old aphorism Do right and fear no one" into Don't write and you don't have to fear any one"-which is one way of saying that letters are dangerous things
 Also there be those who declare that the art of letter writing is a lost one nowadays, but if they happened to know two dear old ladies who live far out in the country near a little town over in Mississippi that I know-two dear old fashioned ladies whose lives are "wlthered and laid away in lav- endar." as Mir w. J. Locke would put it=they wouldn't say sol
 From the Garden of their Dreams these dear old ladies write-in that little fine, delicate, Spencerian, hand writing and in the high flown lan- guage and tender, graceful thought of the Grande Dame of Ante Bellum days -are their letters couched-never al- lowing a mere telephone call to ans- wer so much as trivial invitation or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
A Brave Lad Here

q am a boy whom you have helped a couple of times. 1 have been crippled fo rover two years. I have to sit in a wheel chair all the time. Yet am happy to say I am never lonely; am too busy. 1t is of this business that l am writing now. I spend the forenoon with my scroll saw outfit and my pyrogiaphlc burning work and study in the afternoons. My pyrographic outfit was present to me. and althought it is almost worn out, it may still be used. It is about my scroll work that I write. I am sadly in need or patterns for it. I should like to know some people who have scroll saw pat terms and who would exchange them with me. If they want to keep their designs they can send me one set and keep one for themselves and I would do the same. I now have a dozen or more but WISH to exchange with quite number or peo- ple. because I should like to get lot Of new patterns. By tracing my patterns I can send a dozen or more (all dinerenD to each. and to as many people as will exchange with me. K. k. ;.
 The writer is, as he reminds us, an old friend of the. .Corner-a brave lad who will not he downed by adverse circumstances
 We 0yill find him the patterns he asks for hope he will also receive more than one letter of encouragement and suggestion as to still more ways of dis peIling loneliness and keeping despondency aloof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
AN UNUSUAL WOMAN
 IS MRS. CRANE

Mrs. Caroline, Bartlett Cranes activl- ties and talents have taken peculiar bent. She is the type of civic expert that for some reason one always asso- ciates with them. Why, no one seems able to explain. for municipal housekeep- ing. as well as domestic housekeeping, has sort of a feminine touch" Any way, she has become a famous expert in this line of work. Mrs. Crane, as an nounced Sunday, is to be In Birming- ham the evening of November II, coming under the auspices of womans organ ization, just as she goes to Montgomery, to lecture. She has been instrumental in improving the civic conditions of many places Cities employ her by the week to investigate their local conditions and to diagnose" their cases explain their needs and suggest remedies. That was what she did for Rochester Nashville will vote in a short while for bond issue that is the result of her visit five years ago. Kalamazoo has introduced a great many Improvements as the result of her suggestions, and cities east and west all over the country, are showing her influence In the conduct of charitable affairs and general cleanliness and sani- tation. What Mrs Crane will suggest for Birmingham remains to be disclosed when she arrives. She will no doubt, touch on local affairs as her topic Is Municipal Housekeeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
SOCIETY IN ATLANTA
 DURING AUTUMN SEASON

Atlanta is harboring some especially i'm portant guests just now and the notables of society realm are returning after sum- mer travels so affairs are particularly in- teresting, though. like those in Birming- ham, they are decidedly quiet. MT. and Mrs. Edward McCandless have returned with their lovely daughter. Miss Edna McCandless who is popular in Birming- ham society, from Europe where they passed the summer and Miss McCandless was one of the admired guests at the din- ner dance Saturday night at one of the clubs.
 Commenting upon recent distinguished visitors, the Constitution yesterday stated: ti ,sH
 Mrs. Cora Harris was the recipient of charming attentions while in the city. She was the guest of honor at a small tea given by MT. and Mrs. John D. Little Sunday afternoon, the party numbering 12, and MT. and Mrs. Ottley entertained her at midday dinner. She is en route to the mountains of north Georgia, where she is engaged in a serial story which will be published in early January.
 Mrs Walter D. Lamar arrived in the city Sunday, as the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. K Ottley. Mrs. Lamar will respond to the addresses of welcome to be made at the opening session of the Georgia fed eration meeting. She will preside as United Daughters of the Confectionery in Athens.
 "rhe Baroness Von Suttner. who ar rives in the city tomorrow morning, is one of the most distinguished women in the world.
 "She has contributed three great books to peace literature. These were reviewed for the Independent two years ago by Mrs. Corra Harris. She is one of the two women who has received the Nobel prize, the other woman being Selma Logerloff, the great Norwegian writer. Theodore Roosevelt is the only American who has received the Nobel prize
 "The Baroness Non Suttner will be the guest, while in the city, of MT and Mrs. John Marshall Slaton, Mrs. Slaton enter taining a small party at tea for her to- morrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
MRS. MITCHELL'S DANCE
 FOR HER HOUSE GUESTS

Mrs. Paul Mitchell was the charming hostess at another one of her delightful parties given in honor of her guests, Miss Roberta Gilbert and Miss Helen Gilbert of San Francisco. Much has already been said, but too much cannot be said of the charm of these young women from the west, who represent the advanced type of womanhood, for be it known that in their home state they can vote.
 Autumn leaves and dogwood with it's bright red berries were used in decorat- ing for the dance.
 Miss Helen Gilbert wore a becoming gown, built of pink crepe meteor and Miss Roberta Gilbert looked very pretty in a pale blue marquisett over satin.
 Those invited were Miss Lucy Downey, Miss Lucy Truss, Miss Jamie Harris, Miss Margaret Patton, Miss Virginia McDavid, Miss Leila Smith, Miss Mary Ratliff, Miss Jonsie Evans and Miss Helen and Miss Roberta Gilbert. MT. Anglin White. MT. Gilcrist, pr. Anthony, Mir Lawrence schmidt MT. Charles Brown, MT. Wiley Ballard, MT. George Watkins, Mir. Ossian Drake. Mir. Jesse Atkins, MT. Eaton and MT. Tom Byrne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23

tucked away under down comforts trying to ignore his persistent and unmusical in- yitation to come and buy his papers.
 The Children's Aid society Is asking con tributions of clothing for the boys. In avery prosperous home where there are boys, clothing can be found fit for any season. The Chldren's Ala wants all that you can spare-shoes, stockings. winter underwear, suits and topcoats. anything that your boy has outgrown will be grate- fully accepted. Miss Mary Rumph, the home visitor for the socfety, will distrib- ute them, and they may be sent to the detention home on Avenue c and Eff teenth street, or if 1t IS fnconvenient to send them, by telephoning 1447-J, the so- eiety will gladly send for them. Many of the boys who are in the detention homo until a suitable home is found for them are greatly in need of comfortable ward robes for the winter and would be very happy to receive the articles which in many local homes moths are destroying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23

They reflect so intimately the writer's surroundings-state of mind and personal attitude and If by any chance they belong to the indeter- minate mass of literature termed love le tters." our interest is proportion ately famed.
 Many publishers have seen and rec ognized instantly the commercial value of the word Letters" and 'rhe Love Letters of a Worldly Woman, me Love Letters of Portuguese Nun Letters to LInconnue," and "The Love Letters of a Liar" send an advertise ment on our memories that could not be forgotten even if we were Wiling to forego anything at once so sehti- mental and sensational.
 Several years ago, when the great discussion waged as to whether the son of the Bfownings ought to give hls consent to having the correspondence of the worlds ideal lovers published, we held our breath in anticipation ot the event and when they did hnaliy appear we didn't take them away to some remote corner to steep our sous in the immortal love passages we ieit sure would be there, but found that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
MIR. AND MRS. NELSON TO
 ENTERTAIN FOOTBALL TEAM

MT. and Mrs. Allie Nelson. whose dim ner last season in compliment to the Se- vance football team will be recalled with distinct pleasure by the young people who were among their guests, are plan- ming a similar hospitality as an especial courtesy to their son, Mir. James Nelson, who Is a student at Sewanee. A dinner at the Country club Saturday evening, No vember IS. after the game between Ala bama and Sewanee, will be pleasant in- cident of the college mems visit for the Nelsons--capital in the role of host at all times, are especially clever in enter taining their sons companions. The purple and white of the Sewanee colors will predomnate as it did last year in the dinner arrangements, and the dinner dance will be. for the young people who attend it, an altogether delightful af- fair. MT James Nelson is not playing on the team, but it's members are his friends and companions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
A BRIDGE CLUB
 FOR YOUNG WOMEN

During the winter day seldom passes that is not marked by the meeting of some club either social or literary.
 Most of these clubs are organized or re- organized in the fall season and a num- Der are now in the process of formation.
 One club that has recently been called together is the Wednesday Morning Bridge club, which held its initial meet ing yesterday at the home of Miss Eliza beth Bowie. The meeting was strictly a business one for the purpose of organiz- ing.
 Twelve young ladies will be asked to join. Among them are Miss Annie Blinn, Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Mary Tardy. Miss Margaret Terrill, Miss Dorothy Johnston, Miss Cary Johnston, Miss liar riett Fitts, Miss Helen Eustis, Miss Fletcher McCartey, Miss Mary Lee Dren- nen and Mis- Elizabeth Bowie.
 The next meeting will be with Miss An ne Blinn next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23

Queer, isn't 1.-the excitement tho last one of us gets out of the daily nail?
 We go to sleep at night, wondering how soon the Postman will come in the morning and if by any chance he will leave any of our important letters just across the street where there is a person who has a name proyokingly similar to the one with which we were endowed at the baptismal fount!
 When he comes and we find only circular from an out-of-town Coutur- iere who begs to say that she will exhibit her gowns at the such -and-such Hotel on such-and- date, and that she will be glad to show us any special consideration-well it is dis appointing, to say the least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23

The practical politics of 1912 has drawn Into the arena women of all localities and all classes. The republican party has the energetic help in New York. of Mrs. J. Van vechten Olcott, whose husband Is the well known lawyer elected to Congress some years ago. She might be taken as an American parallel for the woman who aids her husband in politics abroad; but her practice is, like others of her sex, wholly American and very direct. She has among her fellow workers for MT Taft the clever and charming Mrs 'Larz Anderson, whose husband is very wealthy and held the post of United States min ister to Brussels. Society has been orn- amented by both these ladies; and poli- ties now is learning that they can take off their gloves and work for candi- date as vigorously as any of the men.
 No one party. however, has a monop- " of women whose interest in their hus- <nds work or whose position in society t.s led them to participation in national )lities under some banner which they believe is upheld for righteousness. The rogressives have among their active rorkers Mrs William Grant Brown, those husband was referee in the inYes- gation of the so-caled milk trust cases;
 the women's part in raising funds
 Colonel Roosevelt's campaign has been
 ely in the capable hands of Mrs.
 IS Pinchot of the national finance
 nittee of the progressive party
 se honor, of course, for Mrs. Pin not: yet not more deserving of respect
 an the appointment of Mrs. Nelson H. Henry to the post of honor that she oc- cuples on the new Taft national advisory board. Nor is it more unusual distinc- tion, perhaps, than that which has fallen to the lot of Miss Alberta Hill, previous 1y esteemed the pretty mascot of the democratic convention. now the official scorekeeper at democratic headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
MOBILES FAIR DEBUTANTES

Like a garland of sweetest flowers. one by one springing into bloom. seem the debutantes of this season, notes the Mo bile Item. veritable rosebud garden of girls they are-Nliss Imogen Little, Miss Agnes Fowlkes, Miss Marguerite Wefel, Miss Elizabeth Hybart Miss Rita Pake, Miss Loris Pincus and Miss Fend- ley Dudley Glass, another lovely girl wko is today announced as a debutante or 1912-19l3. Miss Glass is the charming daughter of pr. and Mrs. r. J. Glass, and is an exceedingly popular member of the younger set. Being of the fascinating type called "chataine,' her eyes are blue as summer Skies, while her hair is soft and dark With sweet ways and match
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
A Generous Donation

E Now, as a change to the lesser blessing of receiving we lead on to one of the most generous donations we have had for many months.
 "Wnl you kindly publish the following list of books to be given away to any one who can make use of them?
 "Keister's Corporation Accounting and Auditing; U. of C. Lectures on Com merce': German Stories and German Love Stories Physiology and Anato- my Tracy, 190o-4; Bookkeeper and Sys- tenn 1903-7; Business World 19o3-I; Business Mans Magazine 1905-7; 'Ency- clopedia of Law and Forms. with notes by Spaulding; Journal of Accountancy, 19o5-7: .Appletons Fifth Reader, Fire Insurance and How to Build.' by Moore:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
PhOnoprapl, Offered

1T am exceedingly interested in the va rious letters published in the Corner and particularly in one written by an inmate of the Hospital for Incurables on Black wells island. He wanted a photograph which a correspondent had offered to give for the payment of express charges In a note following his communication he was informed that Mrs. B's' phonograph had already found a place. l knew how disappointed he would be. l thought at once of the Victor machine III our attlc closet. There are nearly 00 records ana the family has tired of it. I shall be glad to send it to that man 1T you can help me out by giving me his address. l found after returning from a short pleasure trip that the number of the paper containing the letter was lost. Perhaps you have some way of finding the man?
 T also have a baby's high char wnicn may be made into a wheeled chair that some mother may like to have. l will send it to any address you may give for the freight charges.
 q shall be glad to contribute anything I may have from time to time that will be of use to those less fortunate than myself.
 '"ro begin the pleasant task can you as- sist me in providing the poor Blackwells island man with his much wished for phonograph? MRS. MARY A. T."
 This noble letter gives us a cheery "send off'' today. It has been answered by mail, and gratefully. I insert 1t here as a prelude to the consideration of an unusually interesting ana helpful edition of our Helping Hand. The writer is whole souled, clear headed woman who puts her hand firmly upon the handle Of the blow and fixes her eyes steadfastls upon the point toward which the furrow will run.
 Had the Corner no other assurance of the blessing which follows it's course than this letter we should go on in better heart and with renewed vigor of soul and body.
 Other testimonials are many and grati- flying. but this unexpected brook by the way lifts up the dropping head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
The Mysteridus Charm of Letters
The Charm the Spoken Word is Something but Not to be Compared to the Same Sentiment in Black and White. Paraphrasing Old Aphorsm-Fewer Let ters Received and Fewer Letters
 Written.
 By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Brownings letters were characterized by no more sweetness and beauty and charm than our own.
 They were just human, beautiful, tender letters-but no more!
 Some of George Washington's letters are treasured for a value aside from the signature of that noble American.
 Poor Richard" of "Almanac' fame wrote letters that are as fresh today as if the ink on them were newly hlotted instead of yellow and faded with age.
 Nothing more whimsical, more de- lfghtful or more human has ever been written than the letters which Charles Lamb used to write about his London Town"
 But why try to enumerate the letters of the past?
 They rise, a ghostly crowd in per iwig and mantle, in Watteau drapery and powdered curls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
Ky MARIO KIRKLAND

Gillspie's Land Surveying:' Guide for Prospectors and AIiners;' 'Eclictic Short hand;' Handbook of Gold Milling;' Fac tory Organization in German;' Milne's
 High School Alebra;' Pictures of Hei- delberg and Hamburg:' 'Muhen and Lon don;' German Song Book 'Reuns' 'Prac- tical Auditing;' Manufacturing Cost by Hall: Foundations of Rhetoric;' 'Vori- werthung der HoZ Flalle; 'Moctune Kaufonannisehe Bibliothik;' Soule's Phi losophic Practical Mathematics. E. S."
 When I spoke of the minor blessing of receiving I alluded to but one element of the happiness we feel in reading this splendid list. For the H. II. c. takes but to give again, thus getting double joy and fullest benediction. Our bene- factor is a Chicago member. This must be taken into account in sending for any of the works she puts at our disposal. But the postage upon books is small by comparison with the vaiue of the treas- ures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23

Mrs Solon Jacobs will leave .ne lirst VI next week for New York and Phiiaoelphla to be absent a month.
 Mrs. May fitzpatrick and Mrs. Me Coughgrin are in New York' wnere 'ney will remain several weeks longer
 
 N,rs IT stanfiel. who has been visit inp in Tennessee, has returned home ana is preparing to go to California TOT all extended visit.
 Mrs R. A. Thompson. Mrs. Bert Brown and little daughter left Monday TOT Hot Springs, Ark
 Mrs. ]. D. Staples of Gallon Will ar rive Wednesday to be the guest or Mrs. J. T. Collins on Twenty-sixth street.
 Mrs. Flournoy Rivers nas changed het place of residence to 1Os1 South Eighteenth street.
 Mir. N. V. Millsap has returned iron, Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. E. NJ Freeman of Montgomery. formerly of Detroit will make their home in Birmingham and have, taken the John E. Morris home on Nazufna street Mrs. Morris will be a delightful acquisition to society.
 Mir and Mrs. Joe Massen of Natchez, Miss, have returned home after most delightful visit to Mrs. Maassens sister Mrs. Lily T. Bray at her home on Foun- tain Heights, 1221 North Sixteenth street. Mrs. J. c. Harper of Georgia, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. M. Mo Clellan, sustained painful injury last Sunday, when she feli and sprained her ankle. She was reported yesterday rest ing well.
 Mis- Fanchon Armstrong has returned after a weeks visit tn friends in Mont gomery
 The Guild of Mercy of St. Mary's-on-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
Fried Calf's Brains

Soak the brains for q rew minutes in cold water, then drain, cover with boiling salted water, and cook for three minutes. Drain again, lay in iced water until cold. and set in the ice to get firm. Cut into pieces the size of an oyster, dip in egg and slightly salted cracker crumbs, and fry to a golden brown. Serve very hot By request of Mrs. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
NOTED INVALID NF KENTUCKY
AZ Regaining Her Health, |akes Few Interesting State
 ments for Publication

Ivkins. Ky.-"For 20 years l was a noted invalid" says Mrs. Martha pingus of this place. T believe l had every ailment that my sex is sub ,ect to.
 We consulted numerous doctors, as well as travelled a great deal, thinking 1t would benefit my health, but all of this did me very little good.
 Finally was taken down with what I thought was heart trouble. l used all kinds of medicine, but got no better
 then commenced taking Cardui, the yomans tonic, and have been steadily improving ever since Though now 46 years old. l am in better health than I have been in 20 years, and ! give Cardui the credit for it. l feel it my duty to inform you what it has for me"
 No matter if your trouble has reached critical stage don't give up before giving Cardui trial.
 You couldn't be in much worse con dition than Mrs. Dingus, and yet she found relief in this medicine. Why not you?
 cardui is composed of purely vege- table ingredients, which act directly In remedial way, on the weakened womanly constitution.
 Tn every community there are those who have been benefited by Cardui. l Be one. yourself. in yours
 N. B-Wrife to; Ladies' Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine CQ., Chat fanooga, Tenn, for special Instruc- tious, and G4 page book. Home Treat ment for Women." sent in plain wrap Der. on request
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
CHILDREN BURNED;
 MOTHER IS IN JAIL

Buhl Minn., October 22-While their mother was being taken to jail yesterday on a charge of drunkenness two children, a boy 5 years old and girl baby II months old, were burned to death The policeman who arrested Mrs. Nicholas Mattson stopped with his prisoner at the public school and told Mrs. Mattsons son, 15 years of age, to go home and care for the children. The boy found the lit- tie ones suffering from cold. He started a fire in the kitchen stove He left the house for a few moments locking the children in. When the boy returned the building was in flames
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
A Modest Request

"Would you please ask through your Corner if any of the dear readers have old cylinder phonograph records that they will be willing to give to me? l am too poor to buy any new ones. have an old photograph but only few records. thought some of the readers might have some old Columbia or Edison cylinder rec ords they don't care about and that they would be willing to let me have. l will pay freight charges. ALBERT s. l..
 And yet another old acquaintance who will be recollected by constant readers.
 His request is modest-like himself. l hold his address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
Iniured by Dynamite

Purvis, Miss, October 22.-George Perry and Ernest Wilkerson, 13-year-old boys whose homes are in the country near here, yesterday secured some dynamite caps and went to nearby pond to dyna- mite frogs. One cap was exploded with the result that the Perry boy lost three
 fingers of his right hand and the Wilker- son boy was so badly burned about the face that he is expected to lose the sight in one of his eyes.