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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
MIR. ERSKINE RAMSAY
 A BIRTHDAY HOST

Birthday parties are in vogue just now for society as well as the juvenile ele- ment There were two celebrations yester- day, one doing honor to a visiting girl whose anniversary came while she was a guest in the city. the other to prom ineut bachelor Miss Anne Gaston of Montgomery, the luncheon honoree, had the privilege of attending both entertain ments, the one celebrating her own birth day and the theatre supper party with which MT. Erskine Ramsay announced the passing of another year in his own life.
 The lower boxes at the Jefferson the atre were occupied by Mir. Ramsay s guests, whom he had asked to witness with him Naughty Marietta" Afterward at his home on Highland avenue MT. Ramsay was host to the party at buffet supper of the sort that make him very popular as host. Those whom he had asked to share this very agreeable hospi- tality were Mir and Mrs. Andrew Car negie Ramsay. MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Crockard, Dr. and Mrs. William Jordon. MT. and Mrs Shook. MT. and Mrs. Ross C. Smith, Mir and Mrs. Felix Drennen, Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Levert, Miss Margaret Latady, Miss Anne Gaston of Montgom- cry Miss Mary Ware, MT. Murray Brown, MT. Alfred M. Shook, Jr., MT. w. M. Drennen and MT. R. A. Brown, Mir. and Mrs. Victor Hanson, MT. and Mrs. Webb Crawford and MI. and Mrs. Henry Badham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
STUNG!
s X r.

Los Angeles, September 24-A hoax executed in such a way as to defy dis covery at the time was perpetrated upon the Los Angeles newspapers Sat urday at midnight when the double suicide of Niles c. Folsom, a Los Angeles attorney and Mrs. Thelma Bar tee of San Diego, was announced. The perpetrators acted with malice. accord ing to the authorities. and vigorous search Is being made for them today. The story said Folsom and Mrs. Bar tee leaped to death in an automobile which Folsom had driven over Topango Pass into the Santa Monica mountains. Folsom is alive and well in this city, and Mrs. Bartee Is said to be in San Francisco. Folsom declared he had no idea who the perpetrators of the hoax could be. man giving his name as K. Mason, a member of the National Guard, first gave the report of finding the bodies, but the real K. Mason subse- quently declared he was not in the mountains and knew nothing of the af- fair. The bogus Mason Is sought by the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

they cannot use. I shall watch the Cor ner and perhaps can repay the favor in some way. I am sure I shall try.
 MRS. GEORGE R. D.
 We have a fine chapter in Kansas City and I may venture to engage for the members thereof that they will take up the matter of collecting scraps for you. The revival of patchwork and rag rug making extends throughout the land. Rag rugs are superfuity to her who keeps an eye upon the Cor ner and her heart open to the wants detailed.
 But the care of supplying this moth CT and daughter with materials for the fascinating work need not be confined to the neighbors who would like to send scraps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
PROGRAMME OF
 COUNCIL JEWISH WOMEN

The aim of the Birmingham section of the Council of Jewish Women is very broad. including religion, charity and lit- erary matters.
 The committees and their several duties suggest the varied interests of the coun- ell For example. under the head of Philanthropy are a number of depart ments in charge of most capable women.
 Entertainment is a duty which falls upon Mrs. Lille Frost, chairman; Mrs. Louis Saks, Mrs. Sidney Ulman, Mrs. Morris Adler and Mrs. E. Levy. The annual open meeting of the council is one of the functions of this committee, and it is recognized among clubwomen gen. orally as among the general treats of the club year from both literary and social viewpoint. There is a membership committee, including Miss Sandman, Miss Guggenheim, Miss Clara Adler, with Mrs. Louis Gelders as the chairman.
 The programme committee was com posed of Mrs. M H. Fies, chairman Mrs. NJ Lenk. Mrs. Louis Saks, Mrs. M. Newfield and Mrs NJ. K. Erdriech. "Edu- cationy is a committee in charge of Mrs. Sidney Gilman chairman; Mrs. Godfrey Goldman, Mrs. Morris Newfleld. Mrs. Max Fies, Mrs Ed Ople and Miss Eva Sandman.
 Religion and religious work are in the hands of Mrs. M. K. Erdrech chairman Mrs. M. V. Joseph, Mrs. M. Adler, Mrs. c. Goldman, Mrs. A. s. Joseph, Mrs. Eugene Fies, Mrs. l.. K. Steiner, Mrs. Herman Saks and Mrs. B. Hymes
 Mrs. J. Friedman is again president of the council: Mrs. Sidney Ullman vice president. Mrs. M. Sterne recording sec retary. Mrs. Lenk corresponding secre- tary and Mrs. Morris Newfield treasurer. Dr. Morris Newfield is the director of the club study and the meetings take place at his home semi-monthly. A preliminary meeting will be held next Monday, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

Time was when "Woman's club was mentioned with d smile, the masculine contingent unanimously deriding it and the majority of their feminine friends agreeing with them. The club was merely tolerated as a fad of the moment. as the hobby of the woman who wanted to be "different-a place where she who loved her own voice could go and read a paper, drink tea, gossip, play cards, and when there was nothing else to do-go home and attend to her household duties.
 It was not so very long ago when these Ideas prevailed generally-that is, among those who thought of women's clubs at Sall Have you ever thought of the change that has taken place in the club or those days? How different 1t is from the one of today? The woman's club has taken a definite place in the social life of to- day. It Is accepted by men and women alike and the ever-increasing attendance at its growing popularity and sphere of usefulness; also, anyone who goes to these conventions will be impressed with the spirit in which women lay aside per sonal differences and pull together for q common cause. There are scores of matters which receive the intelligent attention and regulation of club women It is this clubwoman spirit by the way, that is urging the spreading of the growth of woman suffrage this knowledge that women organized may be of vast assist ance In civic affairs.
 The clubwoman who reads paper now, reads one worth while, for practice has improved her. Not only is this true in Birmingham, where the clubwomen in- clude some of the brightest members of society, zbut the federation work every where is developing finer womanhood A leader in clubdom said to a cynical , editor no more than ten years ago that the woman's clubs had come to stay whether he noticed them or not. And her prediction has come true. How well they are thriving Is proved by the calendars that have from time to time made their appearance this fall to forecast the study for the coming year. The majority were reviewed in the annual club page of this The Age-Herald, but since then several delayed by the publishers have been sent to this department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
A GOLDEN ROD LUNCHEON
 FOR MISS MARY HAGAN

Miss Marty Tardy, who always enter tains delightfully."- was the hostess yester- day at a luncheon for Miss Hagan, the guest of Miss Harriet Fitts. Golden rod and leaves of all the rich tints of the season made the table about which the 10 girls met for luncheon a picture sug- gestive of the brilliant woods. In the center tall sprays of the plume-iiks golden rod stood in ~ liver vase sur
 rounded by a circlet M red and gold
 leaves. The yellow and gold of the sea
 son were also predominant in the various courses served for the delectation of the little party. Each cover was marked by an autumn leaf done in water color by the talented young sister of the hostess Miss Annie Tardy.
 Those whose names were inscribed on the cards were Miss Mary Tardy, Miss Mary Hagan, Miss Harriet Fitts, Miss | Mary Bradshaw, Miss Lucy Lyman
 Powll. Mrs. AL Dupuy, Miss Annie Tardy, Miss Leila Smith and Miss Elizabeth | Bowie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

1 ters from women who are not obliged to earn their living, entreating me to | tell them of some way in which they can serve their fellows who are, less fortunate than themselves in this worlds goods. "If I can help you in any way. do not hesitate to call upon mel" Is a common formula, uttered in | sincerity and in truth
 | Will some of you who long to light en the darkness for somebody who walks all day long in the chill shadows write for the address of the woman who tells briefly her story of loneli- ness and longing? Open a correspond ence with her and find out if you can not do something for her, if 1t be noth- ing more than to write cheery letter now and then, to make yourself &C., quainted with her manner of life and what she can do or what she would like to do.
 "A word in season, how good 1t is!' Especially when sister woman speaks 1t and from the heart!
 Poultry Books
 Seeing T. L. T's' request for farm and poultry books, would say I have about two years accumulation of the same, which she can have by paying express on them.
 ALICE B.. Cuba, N r."
 The run upon poultry journals is so continuous and earnest that I greet your voluntary offering as benefac- tion which is a relief to me also.
 Let me know when you have sent the accumulate more.
 Wheel Chairs
 boua ll<<I. patOhhor-o rwAaf girl---who has not walked for six years! The family is poor and not able to do much for her. I have prom lised the family that I would write to the Helping Hand. I hoped we might get a wheel chair suitable for g. year-old child. I expect 1t will bs hard to get child's chair. Neenah ia near Milwaukee and five hours ride | from Chicago. I do hope you will be able to get one for her! Just to bright en the little cripple's life.
 "F. F. H., Neenah, Wis" In accordance with the rule enforced | by expediency that is almost necessary we publish but one request for weelet chairs per week.
 The humane reader will comprehend why this application is selected today The child who has not walked since she was years old should get chance Ito breathe the sun-filled air and look abroad upon the beautiful world WI enjoy without stint.
 Her friends address Is in our books ts
 Scraps of Calico
 q should like to get scraps of calico or worsted for my mother to piece to- gether. She cannot get out very much She is 66 years old and we are farm laborers. That is, my husband works on farm by the month Mother and I get very lonely, as neither gets out much, and we have not much house. work and no little babies to keep us company. We should like any kind of pieces to make into quilts and rugs, flor we are not we'll off. will pay express or postage. As we are not far lfrom Kansas City. thought maybe lsome of the Helping Hand readers who live there would lil6s to send us scraps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
A RECEPTION FOR
 MIR. AND MRS. JOHNSTON

A very pretty tribute to two useful church workers and delightful people generally will be the reception rendered by the Southside Baptist church and Sunday school in compliment to MT. and Mrs. T. H. Johnston, who will leave soon to make their home in Blount coun- ty. The members of church and Sunday school are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
U. C. V. REUNION
 INVITATIONS ISSUED

The following card has been received In Birmingham: Camp Gatesby ap R. Jones 3l7, United Confederate Veterans, and the citizens of Selma, Ala. cordially invite you to attend the twelfth annual reunion of the Alabama division, U. c. ", to be held in Selma, Ala, on Wednesday and Thursday. October 16 and IF, 1912. R. s. V. P. Within are the names of members of the committee on invitations: II. s. D. Mallory chairman; Herman Eiasberg, P. Turner Vaughan, w. w. Quarles. Judge J. w. Mabry, w. P. Molette, c. M. How ard. F. S. Kincey, Roger Alp c. Jones, Judge P. II. Pitts, pr. H. V. Weeden, David M. Scott, general chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
ITALIAN ARRESTED
 WANTED FOR MURDER

Chicago, September 24.-Dominick Mo- deska, who is alleged to have killed fel- low soldier in Motta Santa Lucia, Gala bria, Italy, and afterward slew a fellow workman at Johnsonburg, Pa., was ar rested today on a street corner in the Italian quarter. The information which led to Modeska's arrest was given by a party said to be relative of the pris- Oner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Irish League Convention

Philadelphia, September A.-Hundreds of delegates attended the opening session here today of the biennial convention of the United Irish League of America. Ths nationalists of Ireland have sent them the message that the Irish parliament abolished in 1900 probably will be rehabill- tated within the next two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Pitched Battle

Tampa, Fla, September 2.-In pitched battle at Bay Port, on the gulf. Monday, between fishermen over fishing grounds, Frank Goethe was killed and his uncle. Henry Goethe, was dangerously wounded by members of the Croft and Parkman families Sheriff Law of Brooksvills went to Bay Port this forenoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
BOX PARTIES
 FOR A VISITOR

Miss Mary Hagan of Mobile has been the inspiration of number of delightful hospitalities extended in a quiet way dur ing her visit to Miss Harriet Fitts. Two box parties were given in her honor this week, one by Miss Virginia Abbot who entertained. in addition to the xusat of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
AUCTION BRIDGE
 FOR MISS PENN

Tn compliment to Mss Jamie Penn. the attractive guest of Dr. and Mrs K. w. Constantine, Mrs Charles E. Dow will entertain three tatles Of guests at auction bridge tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
MISS BELLE FINCH
 HOSTESS FOR BRIDE ELECT

Miss Belle Finch will entertain Thurs day evening, october 3, with box party in compliment to Miss Loula Keeling, a bride-eect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
sEMI-MONT iLY
 DANCE AT CLUB

The semi-monthly dance at the univer- sity club will be an event of Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Brown Bread

OIOWu DIcdu
 Two scant cups of graham flour, one cup white four one cup molasses, one cup raisins, one and one-half cups sour milk, one egg, one tablespoonful hotter, one scant teaspoonful salt, one full lteaspoonful saleratus. Mix and steam for two and one-half hours in small cans-such as baking powder cans. These loaves of bread may be kept for
 several days. When wanted, put the loaf on platter or plate and set in the steamer for about half hour or longer. Send to the table hot (Kind- ness of D. B.)
 Dark Cake One cup sugar. one-half cup butter tor butter and lard mixed), one-half lcup New Orleans molasses, two eggs well beaten, two cups sifted flour, a little salt, one-half teaspoonful cloves. one teaspoonful cinnamon, one tea spoonful ginger Gall the spices must be powdered). Mix well, add two teaspoon fuls of baking soda dissolved in a cup of boiling water, and put 1t quickly into the oven and bake. If you wish, add one-half cup of English walnuts rolled in a little flour dust before put ting the cake into pan. When done and turned out cover with boiled frosting. Blindness of D. B.)
 
 Bath Robe
 My husband has been Ill with tubess lculosis Il months. He needs a bath robe, which I have not the money to buy We have six children. The eldest Is 1s; she is working and supporting the family. It seems that We ought to afford to buy the robe, but when rent and food are paid for there is nothing left. Would any of your read CTS who have bath robe which they
 no longer use give it to my husband could alter 1t. if necessary.
 MRS. JOHN g., Chicago" | The question is direct and unaffected. | Is there masculine member of the "H. H. C." who can spare bath robe for the invalid? You observe that his wife does not expect new garment
 and is prepared to renovate one that 1 you may think begins to look shabby. We are so accustomed to unexpected generosity from those who are not
 that I put the query with cheerful con | fidence.
 Invalid Is Years
 "A Texas lady gave me the addresa
 that I might write direct to you. She
 says you are interested in all shutini
 and sunshine work. Please pardon me | a stranger, for the seeming intrusion I write to you hoping to nnd re-
 sponsive heart. I have been an in- valid IS years am 35 and a shuin Not only an invalid. but an awful suf-
 ferer all these years, and lonely and poor. I shall appreciate hearing from you, at least. Friends, far and near
 have been very sweet to ne. and do aot see how I could have borne the
 pain if it had not been for them ] | have always been poor. but three hor- rible operations have had at diner- ent times cost so much 1t almost ruined Imy father. ANNIE F ! am in alm6st dailx rsceipt of let
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
As the Week RunS
 In the Society World

MT Ramsays Theatre Party and Buffet supperMss Tards Luncheon for an Attractive Vistor-Club Gossip Events Planned for Brides Elect and Visitors.
 Other Topics of Social Moment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

By toilet counters or mail, soc. Mosey tsA ' sof ssfi,S!y tIeased.
 RATIONAL TOILET COMPANY Asrs zs-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

honor. Miss Fltfs, hiss Maryzs ardy. Miss Florence eoffin. MISS Mary Bra dsllaw and
 Miss Mary Lou Cobb. tt 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

first regular meeting taking place on Thursday, October 10 The Conquest of Canaan, "The Beginning of the King dom U s.,rhe Reign of Saul " s'The 1dealiz- ing of David and Solomon" are among the topics to be treated throughout the year. Open meetings are scheduled. Lee turers who will discuss phases of the club work will be heard at these meetings. and parallel reading is required for these serious students of their religious creed.
 The membership list includes eo or the most prominent women of Jewish faith in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Keep the Complexion Beautiful. Nadlne Face Posvde,
(xn Green Boxes OnIy.)

(ln Green Boxes OnIy.) Produces q soft, velvet, appearance so much ad mired, and remains unti washed off. Purified by . new process. Will not clog the pores. Harmless. Prevents sunburn and return of discolorations. WHITE. FLESH.
 pyAyK nRTrAyrT-rr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Elizabeth Dearborn, who has spent the summer in Virginia, visiting friends in Norfolk and Richmond and passing a part of the season at Virginia Beach, will not return home until after a visit to Rollins and probably at East wood where she will be a guest of Mrs. Willard Sullivan Miss Dearborn was one of the most popular girls at the Beach this summer. and was also lavishly entertained in Norfolk and Richmond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Circle No. of the Norwood Womans 8 Missionary society will hold a quarterly social this afternoon at o'clock at the residepee of Mrs. Hattie McCarty, 111O North Thrty-frst street. The board of managers of the Holy In
 nocents hospital will meet this afternoon at O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

Mrs. Howard Loeb of Montgomery is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. l. NJ. Rubel. for several weeks. She was formerly Miss Rose Rubel of this city.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-11
The -
Scrap Book
tobIiairsa tho Doctor.

tDr. Stewart was called to the tele
phone the other night in Bellevue hos
5pital. New York. To hear a cheerful
voice announce:
ION zhe way down to shee you. doc.
Got fine case rtremens.''
DIR. Stewart recognized the voice AS
that Of a rather we'll to do Young man
who had made several previous trips to
Bellevue aud expressed over the teie,
phone his strong regrets that he should
again be bothered by the anticipant
visitor
''Thash a ri. doc said the voice
through The phone. ..l'm.goin co--hic-
co--hiS-co-operate wiz you zhish time
doc. Coin make recovery IN uuickesh
time known" And he hung up the re
ceiver. In half an hour or Whereabouts
a cab ratified in through the receiving
gate and an annoyed driver helped out
the telephoning person. By this time
he was speechless. The driver dragged
him inside.
I'VE shtopped at "a wild animal
shtore," said the driver sourly. THAT'S
why we're late. The stew here bought
a lot of horned toads and gartersnakes
and things"
'.But what for?" asked DR.. Stewart.
''He said be was thryin' to help yez."
said the driver. '.He said he wouldn't
be able to shpeak by the time he got to
the hospital, but he'd bring along sam
ples of his tOmsn,-Ciucinuati
Times-Star
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-11
His Flight into journalism.


Anthony j. Drexel Biddle. the mil
honaire sportsman of Philadelphia,
who is equally at home IN the drawing
room and in the prize ring, told the
members Of the Chicago Athletic asso.
citation the other evening of his early
experience in journalism.
'As a youth my great ambition was
to be reporter" he said. $50 i went
to my uncle. George W. Childs Drexel,
who was editing the Public Ledger
He gave me place on the LEGAL stat,
and the city editor assigned NE to q
district in which the city morgue was
located. On the first day OF my assign
ment the body OF man was found In
the Delaware river and brought to the
morgue. Seeming a possible murder
mystery and seeing also an opp0ftu-
nifty to gain journalistic fame in single
day, j FASTENED to the Office and wrote
q thrilling story, which was largely
imagination. In concluding I gave q
graphic description Of the supposed vic
tim, saying that the man was attired
in 4 black mustache and clothes of the
same material
My wonderful story filed about ten
lines Of the next days paper, and ] re-
.ceived a summons to my uncles Office.
Tony, he said. ! can get you place
Oh this paper, but i cannot keep it for
you
MY journalistic ambitions ended
then and there
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-11
FORMER RESIDENTS, HAVING
TROIrRLE

Word has been received from Spokane
OF the matrimonial troubles OF Mrs
Louis Phillips, nee Elizabeth Levy, a
former resident and music teacher o,
@rand Forks. Louis Phillips the nus.
band, was also a former resident OF
Grand Forks. having prayed in the banl
and a number OF orchestras there for ;
few years.
According to the spokane Spokesman.
ttteTie" Mrs. Phillips is now suing 70,
divorce and judging from accounts o1
Decidedly intesesting one
Phillips left here d year or so ago 70,
SPOKANE where ne is employed with dit.
fcrent musical organization 1t is re.
ported that Miss Levy followed him vei.>
so"n after and the two were nfarrIet
III ftiat city According to further ri.
ports, their matrimonial venture was no
an altogether pleasant one.
he following taken from the Spo!scs
itai.-EeVtew Of last Sunday, given a.
interesting account OF the affair:
Two SIDES OF an alleged attempt {,
Kill, and also the removal OF a piano
"sce rcctted yesterday in ;ttidt1vits file.
III the superior court in the divorce ac
ton OF jIiizabet;l Phillips against Loun
l'hlil!ps, d musician. The defendant
/ legged that he mad never harmed his wifi
more than TO mold her hands, and tina
/ on September 8 sne took three shots q
MN at Close range. de also alleged tina
ne mad been forced to have a rcnt,.t
piano taken from the apartment becaus,
oi his wite's shooting.
Ine wife charged that after her hus
! band had kicked her, slapped her ant
abused iler for Is minutes and ran dow
STAIRS she got the revolver and fret
three shots to scare him. Sac said tina
he had removed the piano for spite wori
SO She could not have music pupils.
She said that his claim that he wa,
making no money to give her as TEN
porary suit money and alimony was no
true, as the fairs, apple shows, parade.
dances and other events that needed mu
sicians were coming on and he wou {
have steady employmnt"
Before leaving Grand Forks, M
Phillips had studio In the widg
building.