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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
A LINEN SHOWER
 FOR BRIDE ELECT

Mrs. w. l.. Watson and Mrs Paschal gave linen shower yesterday afternoon for Miss Byrdie Young, a bride-elect.
 A hundred guests were invited and en- ioyed a beautiful musical programme
 Miss Maud Zoda played some lovely se- lections on the piano, accompanied by Miss Florence Smith on the violin Mrs l.. Dickinson sang Swiss Echoes" very sweetly. A color scheme of yellow and green was carried out in ferns and gol- den rod with which the house was dec orated.
 Little Miss Margaret Hill and Miss Virginia Knight met the guests at the door and received the gifts They wore dainty white dresses with yellow sashes.
 The punch bowl was presided over by Miss Ellaylen Lewis, who wore white lingerie over a slip of yellow satin and Miss Willie May Breeding in costume of white lace over canary silk.
 Miss Young the bride-eiect, was very attractive in white marqulsette with lace trimmings.
 The climax of the afternoon came when Miss Margaret Hill and Miss Virginia Knight appeared, drawing a cart beauti- fully decorated with. white and yellow flowers and laden with love gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Echoes

"I received the tent from the woman in Michigan and think you very much. will answer the second letter you for warded to me from Il womah in Bush kill, Pa, so that the woman can offer 1t to some other needy person. We will gladly report at the end of the summer how we enjoyed our vacation, and we all feel much indebted to your Corner.
 MRS. M. B." Through your Corner I have received large quantity of patchwork pieces. And I thank you and all donors for 1t. As have plenty now, I wish you would print this letter. If you have any more to give away. forward them to some other needy person. SARA H." Thank you for sending me the names for the Battenberg pieces I offered. I have made up the last package, sending some to Mrs. W. F. C. of Hillsgrove. R. l.; Mrs. w. K.,' Corona. N. Y.; Miss M. L..' Oak Park, H.. and Mrs. M. L. of City Island, N. Y. MRS. M. L. "A letter from Mrs. E. C. L. of Prov idence, R. l., which I have answered. shows me that I have been in the sun- shine parlor-your heart-at least once since you wrote to me, and I want to thank you for putting out your hand 10 a lonely one, as we'll as for thinking Of me-only one fin thousands.
 AVIS GRAY"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19

said he. She is my Leading Lady, by the way, and has been for years" I giggled a nice, fat little giggle and then said:
 How did 1t all happen. anyway l don't mean your courtship and marriage, and all that but your stage career"
 Strange as 1t may seem,' MT. O'Hara said reminiscently, "I got my start right here in Birmingham. l was a ten-twent- thirteen actor II years ago, stranded In this town. Mr. Ben Theiss was then running the Auditorium, which today is the Bijou theatre. l was singing with McFee's Matrimonial Bureau-isnt that name enough to kill any show?-and, the company failed here ana left me nlgh and dry without money and without a job
 Whatever did you do?" I asked
 Dol" MT. OHara echoed. 'I nearly starved and almost went crazy. But thank kind heaven l had some friends, There was one friend who was my good angel and, by the way, he was just call ing on me when you came. That man Is Mir. William Johnson and prince of good fellows. Eleven years ago he was a stage hand at the Auditorium and to- day he is Stage Manager at the Majestic Theatre. That boy was getting just enough money then to keep him alive, but he was all generosity and kindness
 
 every day and bring me something to eat and he and a crowd of his pals fixed up some rooms in the upper part of the Auditorium Building and they asked me to come up there and live with them, but I couldn't. I wasn't able to pay my board, and, of course, wouldn't chuck 1t and treat my landlady that way after all her gindness."
 Do go on-how did you ever manager" 1 asked.
 'These boys finally got me job with 2 Minstrel Show, and for 25 weeks I sang with them," said MT. O'Hara. q saved every penny of my salary and got even with the world. Then I bought myself some good clothes and the next step up ward was a fine engagement. and from that time on I've been In clover"
 Were you educated to be an actor?' asked.
 "Oh, no; was educated to be priest, said he, but you see how far short of the mark l have fallen"
 What inspired your decision as to the stage?' l queried.
 "The great Irish singer, William J. Scanlan," said MT. OHara. When 1 was a little chap of I heard him sing. He was charming and how I loved his voice and his personality! l made up my mind that one of these days I was going to De as near iike nm as coulu De, so I've worked and workec, and here l am in Birmingham again
 "A star!" I interrupted. You ought to be very proud"
 q am proud that I am practically under the same management" said he, that Billy sScanlan was. MT. Augustus Ptou, Jr., my ManagN. by the way, is the husband of MT. Scanlan's widow. I have a contract with him for ten years and he is writing new play for me. Just let me say one thing more. I'm g1ad to be hack in, Birmingham, for in all the world there Is no better place, there are no better people than right here in this town 1 shall always look upon it as my starting point and treasure memories ot it with the greatest pleasure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
PERSONALS

pr. w. B. Arbery of Jacksonville is visiting relatives in the city.
 Hr. Will Glidden has accepted a posi- ton in Montgomery where he will make his home in the future.
 Mrs. P. H. Hopkins of CIanton is spend- ing a few days at the Florence.
 
 Miss Maud Zoder of Atlanta is here for the McAdory- Young wedding.
 
 Mrs. J. A. Rountree, accompanied by her son, Walter McIver, is visiting rela- tives at her old home in Nashville. She will be absent 10 days.
 Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Raymond of Bir- mingham expect to sail for Europe the latter part of the week. They left Bir- mingham with the intention of spending several days at the Hotel Wolcott, New York city, before sailing. MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison have joined Maj. and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, Mir and Mrs Robert Jemison, Jr., and Mrs. Lewis Morris in New York.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. c. Thompson and MT. J. T. Thompson attended the McDowell- Johnston wedding in Chattanooga. Miss Sallie Randall has returned to her home in Baltimore, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. claud Gotten.
 Mrs. c. Moretti and Miss Geneva Mercer are spending the week with Miss Hannah Elliott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
NEGATIVE SIDE
 WINNERS IN DEBATE

The pranks of a linotype machine are blamed for endless errors. and no one better than a writer on a daily newspaper knows how justlfable are most of the accusations. So it must have been due to a typographical misapprehension that a misunderstanding exists in the minds of some readers of this department as to the ultimate decision of the judges in regard to the debate Thursday afternoon at the reciprocity meeting. It is blamed advisedly upon the machine, for the ed itor of this department heard every word of the most excellent debate, though be- cause of the interest created in the choice of speakers she must needs stand through the entire programme in order to do so. She heard every argument in defense of each side, and was proud that four of her sex could so ably hold their own in a war of words. She also heard the presiding officer Mrs. l.. J. Haley. as she solemn ly charged the retiring judges to be
 just and fear not, and Mrs. Haley's final solemn interjection, And may the Lord have mercy on your souls'' fell not on deaf ears. She waited in suspense with the members of the anxious audi ence for the return of the verdict" pre- sented by those wise judges-Mr. James Weatherly, MT. Henry Fitts and Dr. New field-and she listened with breathlsss at tention to the chairmans eloquent de- scription of the difficulties with which a decision was reached, and finally, she heard his statement that the negative had been victorious, and then the ap- plause. After which to the mercy of the linotype machine she gave the full story, with the statement that on the affirma- tive side of the question, Resolved, That our women's clubs should lay more stress on the investigation and solution of pres ent day problems than on literary and self cultural study" were Mrs. T. O. Smith and Mrs. Sidney ullman. and on the negative side were Mrs. Sterling A. Wood and Mrs. John D. Elliott of the Clionian The fact that two harmless words could be so productive of mischief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
LOSES VOTE RATHER
 THAN GO IN SALOON

Memphis, October 1s.-Because he would be compelled to enter a saloon In order to register for the coming November election, Rev. Dr. R. A. Clark, pastor of the Second Presby- terian church here, has decided to re- frain from exercising his franchise in that election. The same thing hap pened some time ago when I started out to register" explained the clergy man, referring to the location of a re egistration booth in a saloon. The pa stor said that he regarded this to be a practical disfranchisement of the ecclesiastics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Good Clothing for Some One

[ T have four suits of good clothes of my husbands and two winter overcoats which boy of 12 could wear; also a tuxedo, which some missionary who Is small of stature could make use of My husband is small sized man. but wears the best of clothes, made by the best tailors. He takes excellent care of them. He never wears them out. He objects to giving them to any one in our town. as we have done that several times and the clothes were sold. I should be glad to pay the freight on them and send them to any one who needs and can use them a settlement worker or some poor mother who needs suits for small boys. I think have some shoes, but whatever there is want some poor person to have it.
 MRS. F. c. R. l enter fully into your objections to dis posing of the garments where they will be sold instead of used by those you would benefit. The suggestion that they may be sent to home missionary is admirable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
FRIDAY LUNCHEON
 WITH MRS. GILLESPY

The Friday Luncheon Bridge club n1e' yesterday with Mrs. owen Gillespy. l was a delightfully."- informal affair. After a course luncheon spirited bridge series was played
 Thecmembers of the club are Mrs. Rob. ert Hood, Mrs. E M. Kilby, Mrs. Ower Gillespy, Mrs. Robert Gregory, Mrs. Johr T. Yeatman, Mrs. M. E. Dewstoe, Mrs Lee Koenig, Mrs Hunter Smith. Mrs Thomas J. Wingfield, Mrs. Mortimer Jor- dan, and Mrs. Wilbur Kelley.
 Mrs. David Roberts, Jr., and Mrs. An drew Ramsay were guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
HUNTING DUCKS IN
 HYDRO-AEROPLANE

Washington, October 1S.-Riding an army hydro-aeroplane and carrying au- tomatic guns, Lincoln Beachy, the avia- tor, and Lieutenant l.. H. Brereton, U. s. A., went duck hunting on the marshes of the Potomac below Washington Time and again the hunters swooped down upon the marshes, banged away with their guns and then skinned the surface of the water to bag the game. They returned to the army station al Washington barracks before dusk with their bag well filled.
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and workers is earnestly solicited. Mrs. Jessie Wright, superintendent of the Bir- mingham district, will preside. The pro- programme includes:
 Devotional led by Mir. Holt.
 3:15-"What Is q Home Department, MT. Beard.
 3:20-"How to Organize a Home De- partment," Mrs. Jessie Wright.
 "The Sunday School Superintendent s Duty to the Home Department" M. Lee Bonner.
 3:S-"Is the Home Department Worth Whie?" Mrs. c. M. Kenyon.
 Solo, Home Sweet Home," Miss Lucy Dickinson.
 3;3d-"The Importance of Visitors Re- membering Birthdays of Members of Her Class and Keeping in Personal Touch With Them Mrs. l.. s. Seman
 Gods Call to Men to Secure Our Homes for Christ" MT. Latimer 3:35-"Importance of Each Visitor Keep ing an Accurate Record of Her Work, '' Mrs. Finch. s:i0-'Importance of Keeping Everyone Busy" Mrs. Bell
 3;50-Reports from divisions.
 4:00--Open discussion by all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
LETTERS TO EDITOR
On Behalf of Tuberculosis Campaig

II To the Editor of The Age -Herald:
 In the columns of The Age-Herald Sunday was an article which appealed to my sympathy very much.
 I noticed where MT. Lane was called upon to see if the city would not in- crease its monthly contribution to the tuberculosis camp. His reply was in- stead of increasing they intended to- cut their contribution Cor had already done so) from $25o to sl00 per month. be- cause he had a patient to appeal to the city for help, as the camp refused to take him because he had no means, but if he was able to pay his expenses they could take care of him.
 MT. Lane certainly did not take sec ond thought. because any one who would could readily see why they could take the patient with means and have to turn the one away without. They had just as many patients as they could .ake care of no doubt with the funds they had at hand.
 I am sure this is the reason they are asking for larger contributions. I dare say if this was considered by the people and not individuals, they would say to the city contribute just as much as you can for where can the city find a more Benevolent cause?
 We all read the appeals from time to time in the columns of this paper, and it is enough to stir the heart of anyone to read the need of so worthy a cause, and see it so neglected.
 We are told by the physicians of our city there are more than 5000 tubercular patients in Jefferson county. That being true we ought to want to do all we can for this cause through a selfish motive if not for the good of our fellow man. for with so many stricken about us the very atmosphere is contaminated with the deadly germs and 1t is only a question as to whether we are strong enough to throw them of, or whether we will fall vic tim to such an awful plague. But it is to be hoped our city which boasts of it's benevolence. will not help such cause through selfish motive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
LAUDABLE PLANS
 OF ORGANIZATION

Following are the plans of the Jeffer- son County Improvement association
 1. Improvement association to be organ ized in every school in the county.
 9 Grounds to be laid out and improved under the direction of state authority.
 g. Appropriate names selected for every school,
 4 United States and Alabama flags for every school.
 D. Gist of purposes of School Improve ment association to be printed for use of parents. G. Money for prizes for best work done by associations
 T. Establishment of school as a social center.
 8. Organizing corn, tomato, canning poutryf library clubs and such other feat ures as communities may demand.
 g. Domestic science talks for as many schools as can be reached by selected speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Reading Matter Accepted

q have quite a lot of Ladies World, Ladies Home Journal. and Farm Jour- nals. I will send them to any. one who will pay charges.
 T should like camera for my little girl, if you will try and ger one for her.
 SARAH IT. We accept the reading matter and will ask for a camera for the little one. The demand for them is dscouragingly brisk, yet we may succeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Not the Right Babies

Tn reply to your letter 1 regret to say that we do not care to adopt children as old as those of which you write. We are not yet old enough to be willing to give up the joy and comfort of caring for babies
 With regard to the pair of twins, my husband thinks they are not likely-both of them-to be up to the standard of sim go born children, and as Tor myself one baby at a time would be enough for my inexperience. MRS. J. H. w
 We thank you for writing so frankly and courteously with regard to our eff forts to bring into your life the little ones you crave. You are entirely right in taking none but such as you feel will be what you can receive and cherish as your very own.
 We will try again to find the right baby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Economical Layer Cake

Boil a cup of milk and stir into it tablespoonful of butter, and set aside to cool little. Beat two eggs light With cup of sugar. add one-half teaspoonfni salt, two teaspoonfuls baking powder, two small cups of flour, and the boiled milk. Bake in two layers.
 For the filling boil together one beaten egg, the grated rind and juice of one lem on, cup of sugar. and three-fourths cup of grated apple. When thick take, from the fire and spread on the cake layers. Kindness of r. McK.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
JAMES COMMENDED
 FOR DARING RESCUE

Washington, October 1s.-Acting Assist ant Surgeon w. F. James of the United States health department. stationed at Honolulu, and former Rough Rider" was commended today by Secretary of the Treasurer MacVeagh for humani- tartan and unselfish action in rescuing Japanese woman from drowning Sep tember 23 a mile outside of Honolulu har- bor. The waters were infested with man. eating sharks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
 INTERESTING PROGRAMME

An unique convention will be held in the Sunday school room of the First Metho- dist church Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
 October 20 The home departments of the Sunday schools of Greater Birming- ham will meet to discuss the great work done in this field of Christian activity. A full attendance of Sunday school super intendents and home department officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
MISS MCCORMACK
 GIVES X DANCE

Miss Gertrude McCormack entertained last evening with a dance for Miss Gladys Pruett. who is the guest of Miss Estele Strickland
 Miss Mccormack was the first to en- certain a new social club which the fol- lowing young ladies have formed Miss Cundell Baldwin. Miss Mary Meighan Miss Julia White, Miss Julia Carney, Miss Estelle Strickland, Miss Ruth Gaud- in, Miss Virginia White and Miss Ger trllde Mccormack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
ACQUIT M'FARLAND
 OF WIFE MURDER

Newark. N. J.. October 1S.-Allison Mcfarland was acquitted today at his second trial on the charge that he murdered his wife. The verdict was returned by jury in the supreme court.
 The death of Mrs. Mcfarland oc- cured one year ago. Her husband was arrested charged with causing her death by placing poison where she would be likely to take it in mistake fer simple remedy On the first trial he was found guilty and condemned to be electrocuted. The higher court on review ordered another trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
HIGHLAND CLAN
 WITH MISS THOMPSON

Miss Edith Thompson entertained the members of the Highland clan yesterday afternoon. It was the nrst social meet ing of the year and bride was played. Two prizes were awarded The first was a beautiful pair of silver slipper bucRles and the/consolation prize was coissonne bar pin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Pepper Hash

Chop two large heads of cabbage, nine red or green peppers, and ten large on- ions. Mix and put into salt water and leave for several hours, then turn all into a large. clean bag and hang this where the contents can drain all night. h the morning turn the chopped Yegetapies into a crock and stir into them three cups of granulated sugar and two tablespoon fuls of celery seed. Mix well and cover with cold vinegar. In d few days this will be ready for use. put will keep all winter.-Kindness of Reader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Heavy Rain at Mobile

Mobile, October 1S.-With precipita- ton of nearly three inches during the 12 hours ending at a. m.. Mobile last night experienced one of the heaviest rainfalls on record. The streets were flooded during the early forenoon hours, the storm sewer system being made ouate to carry off the deluge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
MARION HARLAND,S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

course in this city. I nave my own ex penses to meet this year and am wonder ing if among your Corner readers there might not be some mother who would like to take some one into her home in Chicago in exchange for lessons and practice supervision for the children? If not that has any one some other sugges- tion for mutual helpfulness?
 RUTH B." The exchange herein proposed is per fectly legitimate H. H. C. work. 1 hold the students address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
FORTNIGHTLY DANCE
 WITH MISS WERTHEIMER

One of Miss Wertheimers fortnightly dances will be held tonight at s;30 at her school the Knights of Columbus hall. A card of introduction by a personal friend is the means of access to the ball room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Butter and Dogs

From the Denver Republlcan.
 The worst thing about the growth of the creamery business in the country is that if has made an idler out of the old fashioned dog that used to run the farm churn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
PROMINENT MOBILE ;, MERCHANT EXPIRES

Mobile October 1S.--Abraham Spira,
 senior member of the firm of Pinus
 & Spira, one of the most prominent merchants here, shortly after midday iada
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
MRS. MITCHELL TO
 GIVE A DINNER

Mrs. Paul Mitchell will entertain to- night with a dinner party at the Country club fof her guests, Miss Roberta Gil bert and Miss Helen Gilbert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
SEMINARY ALUMNAE
 TO MEET TODAY

There will be a meeting of the Bir- mingham Seminary alumni this afternoon at 3;S0. A large attendance is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19

LARGE ASSORTMENT OF RAIN- COATS IN ALL SIZES AND PRICES. SHOP OF QUALITY, 100: :D AVE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
BELIEVE ME. MIR. FIsKE
 O'HARA IS LOVELY

Young Irish Tenor Star of 'The Rose of Kildare Got His Start In Birmingham Eleven Years AgoHis Ascent to Fame and Fortune Beautiful Voice and
 Magnetic Personality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
THE STATE OF ALABAMA,
 Jefferson County
(Ramsay & McCOrmack) K Located at Ensley, Ala. the Close of Business Oct. IS, 101

Before me came R. F. Chadwick. Cashier, Bank of Ensley (Ramsay & Mccormack, who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing state ment gives the true condition of said bank, as shown by the book on file in said Bank. R. E. CHADWICK, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of october. 1912.
 S. c. KING,
 Notary Public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
Piano Instruction Offered

'T am a piano student with teaching experience, having taken a post graduate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-19
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SMITH CAN'T SEE
ANY COMING STARS
Chattanooga Pilot Thinks
Dee Walsh a Major
Lacquer.
Lacquer.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July S.-"The
best looking young ball players in the
Southern League this season" said
Billy Smith during a recent local fan
ming bee, ARE Jimmy Johnson. of Biz
mingham. and Dee Walsh, of Mobile
and rightfielder Williams. of Mont
gOmery-" The Lookout pilot agrees
with Mique Finn and other critical fol-
lowers of the pastime that this years
crop of young blOOds is of the brittle.
handle with-care variety. 1t says there
are no Red Smiths, Derrill Pratts or
Lefty" Aliens in the circuit this sea-
son, and to that fact attributes the
unusual attention the veteran perform
ers are attracting.
Smith is particularly sweet on John
son. He says there are few faster
men in the league than Jimmy, and
absolutely none more intent upon bet
tering himself in his profession. That
point counts for a lot with Smith. who,
as pilot, is as precise as he is capable.
According to Smith, young Walh, Of
Mobile, has a world of natural ability.
and is only in need of a surface polish.
Williams, of Montgomery, also pos
sesses qualities above the ordinary,
and it is the Chattanooga shippers
opinion that the Billiken fly spearer,
who incidentally has jumped the club,
is just as good u man as Hub Northern,
who advanced to Brooklyn from the
mountain top last fall.