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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

parallels of latitude in the gulf states than westward.
 Over the Mississippi basin 1t is slow ly growing warmer, but over the south eastern section and over the Atlantic slope it is from to 16 degrees cooler. In Birmingham the mean tempera- ture was degrees below normal. The depression that has caused the unset tied conditions in this section has ap- parently remained about stationary. It's continued presence in the gulf indicates continued misting rains here Tuesday. while the proximity of the interior high pressure area should present temper atures from rising but slowly.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations October IA:
 Temp'ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Fort Deposit News

Fort Deposit, october 14.--tSpecial) Although a short crop of cotton is re- ported throughout this immediate sec- ton and the farmers as a rule are crying hard times, John G. Barganier, an energetic merchant and farmer of Fort Deposit, has already gathered from 12 acres of land 12 bales of cot ton averaging more than 800 pounds each This cotton was sold at an aver age price of II cents per pound. Mr. Bargainier stated that his cotton seed readily sold for $1 bushel as they were choice variety of his own se-' lection. MT, Bargainier also stated that by actual measure he has har- vested from nine acres of land 3Ss bushels of corn. besides a fine lot of peas yet to be gathered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Preserved Citron Rind

Peel and cut citron rind into pieces of uniform size. Do not use the seeds Cover the rind with salted cold water and leave for several hours. Drain, cover with cold fresh water for six hours, changing the water three times. Drain the citron at the end of the six hours, and cover with a gallon of water into which two teaspoonfuls Of powdered alum have been stirred. Put over the lire and stew until the rind is tender. Drain and lay again ill cold water. Make heavy sirup of sugar and water, and when thick lay in the rind and cook for 15 min utes then take it out and pack in heated jars. Bring the sirup to hard boil, add little ginger root and lemon juice to taste, and fill the jars to oyerfiowing with it. Seal immediately. (By request of Mrs. R. ID
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Wants tn Teach in West

'I have been teaching in the public schools near Chicago during the past years. I have a great desire to spend the winter in southern California, if could secure a position in a private fam fly as tutor, or governess, or companion. Are there agencies or clubs through which I could obtain information?
 "L. O. NJ" Apply to the teachers agency in Chi cago, which, I assume, is your nearest large city. You evidently comprehend that we cannot advertise for you. I thanl, you for recognizing the fact. It may be that more detailed information respect ini- teachers agencies will be imparted through The Letter Box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Authors of Songs Wished

Kindly publish the name of the au- thor of the following songs Morning by the Bright Light Evening by the Bright Light Take Good Care of Mother and The Old Fashioned Home stead By so doing you'll oblige.
 "CONSTANT READER" Referred One of our most faithful correspondents told us the other day that she has a large collection of old ballads, etc, and that she Is willing to share them with her fellow members. If she will look over the list for the names of the authors requested she will oblige the Corner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Directions Printed Today

My little girl has several dresses that are badly stained from wearing a red rain cape. Can you teii me of some way to remove the stains? IDA F.
 If the stained garments be white you are referred to directions priated today in reply to similar inquiries If they are colored, you will extract the body color by using any detersiye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
PARDON REQUESTED
 FOR RUSSELL NEGRO

Montgomery, october 14-(SpecialD Governor O'Neal has been petitioned by Judge Mike Sollle and Henry B. Steagall, judge and solicitor of the Third judicial circuit, respectively. tc grant a pardon to James Feagin, a negro, who was convicted at the spring term of the circuit court of Russell county for petit larceny.
 In their letter to the executive Judge Sollie and Solicitor Steagall assert that the indictment under which feagia was tried was erroneous, declarin that it was no indictment and asking that the negro be rfbeased.
 The matter will s6 before the state pardon board at it's next regular meet ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Perspiration Stains

Can you tell me of anything that will remove the stain caused by precipitation fl om a medium dark blue crepe meteor dress? I'll. F. R.
 Sponge with white wine vinegar. Sev- cral members vouch for the efficacy of this application in removing precipitation stains. Then touch with ammonia to re- store the original color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Has a War Relic

q have a hat, cap, and belt buckle, all dated ISIS, that one of the men Tn the First Light infantry wore. Could you or any one Tn your Corner let me know r it is of value. A. w. r. Of sentimental value to members of the family to which the soldier belonged. It
 may be. too, that the historical society of your state might like to preserve 1t in the museum of relics Write to the
 secretary and inquire. l doubt if 1t has' anV monetary value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Value of Old Bank Notes

"Can you inform me whether $l0 bank note on the Globe bank Of New York Of date 1S40, also S20 note on the Mer- chants and Planters bank Of Florida or date 1887 are of any value? Names and dates are very visible, and the bills are in fine shape. h. H'
 Referred to bankers and experts in such matters. -s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Weather Forecast

Washington. October 14.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Rain Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
 Georgia: Rain Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
 Tennessee: Fair in west, rain in east portion Tuesday and probably Wednes- day.
 Mississippi: Fair in north; rain in south portion Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Mock Terrapin

Cut one-half of calf's liver into dice and fry it grown in little butter. Chop it very coarsely, dust thickly with flour, add a teaspoonful of French mustard, as much cayennenPepper as will lie on half of dime. 70 hard boiled eggs (chopped fine), lump of butter the size of an egg. and a teacupful of water. Boil all together, add a little sherry, and serve (lxndness of Correspondent)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Question Already Answered

"Will you kindly advise me whether or not red stains can be taken out of white mercerized pongee dress, having received the stains under the sleeves, due to perspiration, and the color coming out of a red Norfolk coat? l havea tried oxalic acid, but without success.
 "A CONSTANT READER" Read answers to rMrs. M and III. F. R."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Two Books Desired

q have a desire to read two books, en-
 titled The Perfect Tribute and Tn the Desert of Waiting Perhaps one of the readers has them, or could tell me the authors and where I could procure them. 'L. P.'i Referred. I never have heard before of either of the books. Watch The Letter Box,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Writes Words for Songs

''f am an amateur song word composer, and should like to hear from some one who can compose music, who would be willing to combine with me in composing songs to submit to music publishers for royalties. To those who wish to do so you may send my address.
 "CHARLES B. The attention of our musically inclined readers is particularly invited to this communication. I hold the writer's re- dress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

be entertained at the residence of Mrs. l.. Brooks. On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Brooks will entertain the Thread of the Story club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
Home for Housekeeper

be willing to help with the houseYork and sewing in exchange for home? We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. b. w. GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15
The Brown Shoe Co.
 ST. LOUIS Make Over Million Dollar Cain

in shipments past eight months over same period 1911. H1,005. .565.6S.) White House and Buster Brown Shoes the leading specialties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

Tn the case of II. J. Baker. who sued the Southern railway for s5000 for in. juries alleged to have been caused by the road as he was alighting from a train at the Southern depot here mistrial re- suited Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

The infant child of MT. and Mrs. John c. Wilcox died Saturday afternoon and was buried in Birmingham Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

While cranlsing his automobile yester- day afternoon s. D. Caldwell, a promi- nent business man, slipped and received a severe Gash above the eve and other injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

Mrs. M c. Akers. 75 years old. died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Parker, on First avenue Sunday evening, after an Illness of a few weeks The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon af Bethel cemeterN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

TlD Ensley local of the Modern Mac cabees of the World will have . meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

Frank Ball, a young white man. is 0p the Ensley jail charged with the larceny of $40 from trunk belonging to Mrs. Brascomb in Vivian. Officer Trimble made the arrest and Plainclothes Officers Wiggins and Granger secured confess sion from the young man. 1t Is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

Gadsden. october 14.-tspecial)-A strange fate seems to be pursuing Charles Echols of this city, who was injured in the wreck on the Louisville and Nashville near Cunningham Saturday night. Echols, who lives here and travels for a St. Louis firm, was just recovering from injuries received in a wreck on the Fris- co in Mississippi less than six months ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

The settlement of the strike on the Georgia railroad has been the means of releasing much freight Tn local yards con- signed to Georgia points,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

After a prolonged illness, Mrs. J. F. Evans died Saturday night at her home on South Sixth street, She Is survived by her husband and one son. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, conducted by pr. Read of the First Methodist church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-15

The meeting of the Ensley club tonight will be of unusual interest owing to the fact that John R. Hornady will address the meeting. Mir. Hornady will speak in behalf of the movement Instituted by the | club for the adoption of the initiative. ref erendum and recall in the constitution
 of the state.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
The Public Health

The tendency smaller American
! families has been termed race sui
eide" And an increase In the birth
rate has been urged 10 guard against
possible race extinction.
III there Is danger OF race suicide. II
lies not so much In the decreasing
birth rate as II does in our needlessly
high death rate.
II our rapidly advancing civilization
has reduced the native birth rate, IL
has also provided us with life-saving
knowledge wherewith TO Offset II.
Moreover. is IL not true that a small
family OF children will stand better
chance TO be properly nurtured and
educated than large family OF chill
dren? Which is the better for our
race--a large number OF small fam
| lilies. or a small number OF large fam
lies? Which do you Municipality or
quantity?
II is true that the average family is
smaller now than formerly. but their
number would be vastly increased II
we would intelligently apply the
knowledge OF disease prevention al
ready gained instead OF permitting the
present appalling and needless de-
4
Four out OF every ten deaths are
due 10 preventable disease and acct
dent. The saving of these lives would
reduce the present death rate from 10
TO 9 per 1000 population, and thereby
increase the surplus of births by just
the number saved, and the offspring
! of the lives thus saved would increase
| II still more.
! Does such a reduction in the death
rate seem impossible? 1t should not.
for II is already as low as 10 in at
least two States OF the union, and is
| less than 10 In Australia and New
Zealand.
Our civilization has brought us
manifold blessings. but IL has also
/ brought out Of the distant past a bar
4 ba-ous contempt for the value OF hui
man life which IL seems unable 10
shake off. We are, for instance, the
most murderous OF all civilized peo-
pies.
! over 5000 murders are committed
in the United States annually. and less
than ll6 persons pay the penalty for
these crimes. Here the murders per
million population exceed 100; in
Canada the rate is about Z; in Ger
many ;: Great Britain 3. and italy 10.
| How do you account for It?
! About 10000 Americans are killed
annually by various forms of violence:
one-half OF them, at least, are prevent
able deaths.
Over $4,000 infants (under one
year, are destroyed annually by in.
fectious disease and improper feeding
both preventable.
And the remedy suggested is more
babies"--to destroy.
Which do We need the most, more
babies or more humane treatment OF
those we have?-an increase in the
annual supply or decrease in the an
nual sacriflce?-From Equitable Life
! Assurance Leafet
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
Why the Artist Was Angry

Arthur Symons. whose landscapes
now being exhibited at the Vose gal
leries, Boylston-st., are attracting
much attention, has a fund of anec'
dotes at the expense OF members OF
his profession The other day he told
OF an artist who sold landscape 10
Boston lady.
After a time the lady tired OF the
painting. saying that IL lacked ANNA
ton. She summoned another artist
and said to him, "Will you paint fol-
me a man or woman on that road that
runs through the middle?"
The artist agreed and had soon
made the addition This artist hap
pened TO be a friend OF the original
artist and so he told him what he had
done.
Il had the nerve 10 alter land
scape of yours" he said. 1T was the
one you sold 10 Mrs. Blank. She want
ed a figure In II so | painted an old
man walking down the road"
Road, what road? | don't remem
Der any road in that picture"
why the road that runs through
the middle"
Fool, fool" cried the first artist
angrily, that isn't a road, that's a
river. boston Traveller.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
What Shall Do If President Taft Is
Renominated?-By Senator Jonathan Bourne

milton OF the methods by which Bow
crman Was nominated. Bowerman
was repudiated by a plurality OF over
C,000. whereas the remainder OF the
Republican ticket was elected by a
plurality averaging about 10000.
| have referred to my action in
this case to illustrate what my atti-
tude toward President Taft would be
In case of his nomination by q
manipulated national convention. In
my address TO the senate on Feb. %,
1911, on the subject Of federal
patronage. l referred TO the fact that
the southern states and territories,
which give no electoral votes TO the
Republican party have 33S delegates
I'm the last national convention out
OF 4 total of $50. These delegates
are absolutely controlled by the ma.
tionai political machine, through the
use of federal patronage. With this
solid vote as starter, and with only
l53 more votes to secure, the federal
machine is able TO overcome the Nop-
position of any other candidate, who
must secure 491 votes in order to be
nominated.
This system is entirely wrong, and
Shc eicatcsI. oulIa6c upon the AlneTl-
can system of representative gov.
eminent. II is representative only
In name. have made up my mind
to fight this system to the end. and
shall oppose 1t. even though II costs
me my own reelection TO the senate.
do not believe the Republicans OF
the United States are under any OBJ
legation whatever to support In gen.
eral election the candidate for presi-
dent whose nomination is forced
upon them by the methods | have in
Dictated
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
Editorials by the People.
Elks' Benefit Helps Many.

TO the Editor OF The Times-The
Elks' annual charity benefit is a
pleasant memory. Ii has sure, aDid-
ing, beneicent results for the poor,
the unfortunate: victims of wayward
circumstances or hereditary evil, or
phaned by death OF natural parent
age, or orphaned by unnatural par
entage of conscious depravity, who,
through the Elks' charity benefit,
will be warmed, fed and comforted,
and the hearts OF those. who have
undertaken their physical care. and
moral uplifting by teaching and ex'
ample, made glad.
That the entertainment has been
such a conspicuous success is large
ly due, and very greatly indebted, TO
the press of Detroit, which has been
unanimous in it's support since its
inception, and want you TO know,
and TO feel, that / appreciate and
value IL now and always, as a splen-
did auxiliary to every enterprise con.
ceived and brought 10 successfui
issue, for the well-being OF the wards
OF our charitable institutions.
Permit me, my dear sir, to place
my personal testimony on record, for
what you have, by the publicity, az
forded us, contributed TO the incl
dent. and the occasion. II will be
long and gratefully remembered by
me. and those for whom ! acted, and
the associate members OF the com
mittee having IL in charge, and whom
I had the pleasure of serving in the
capacity of chairman.
II will be OF personal interest TO
-yea, il not public Information, TO
know that we have mailed some $ls-
600 already TO the various charities
of Detroit There is much TO be col
lected yet, as many of our members
are travelling statesmen, always gen.
erous, whose wives and families have
patronized the entertainment, but the
members, themselves, settle their
fraternal obligations and charges for
philanthropic work.
Among the beneficiaries SO far aid
ed by US, and from whom We hold
receipts, are:
The Protestant Orphan Asylum;
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
Serious Lack.

Me for the country places, an the city
ways fer Jim.
lie kin have the city fxins That's
the difference 'twixt him
An his daddy. Jim kin have the rattle
an TX lang lang"
An the hiss an snort an sputtsr an
the hammer an the bang
or steam radiators. maxim lots or noise
La the winter: but I'm pinin' for a
chance to stick my feet
In an oven when hear the whoopin' OF
winter storm.
There ain't nothin' like an oven when
you're tryin' TO git warm.
When next l see the city 1t will be in
summertime,
When the roses are a-noddin' an the
mornin' glories climb
On the arbor. What is IL. now. these
folks call an arbor here?
It's ats a 'pergola!" Mother looked
ats me so queer,
The first time Jim said .'pergola" Jim's
wife laughed till she shook:
But You bet she stopped her laughin'
when | handed her look!
We are tired OF the clamor OF the
crowded city street
An I'm longln' for an oven into which
10 poke my feet.
long time out o. doors,
An my feet are cold from trompin'
through the snow. a-doin' chores;
Then ] lay q piece O. kindlin' In the
even. an the sleet
Sounds real pleasant on the window as
/ set an warm my feet
In the oven. SO I'm longin. for the big.
old fashioned stove.
While the winter storms a-twfstin' OF
the trees out in the grove
Radiators suit the city; they're as noisy
as the street;
But they ain't got any oven where a
man kin warm his feet!
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26

Just at present the people from being asleep
They watching their public officers public officers
before and they marking those them whom they find
their unfahful servants. 1896.
Their Lansing today and they will
quibbling and side stepping dealing measure
THEY HAVE MADE THEIR DEMAND
Gov. Osborn has HEARD demand and ACTED
Its UP 10 YOU gentlemen
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
Weeping Waters

II was speaking one time to Mr..
'kincoln," said Governor Saunders. OF
Nebraska, "of a little Nebraska set
Element on the Weeping Waters, a
stream In our state"
Weeping Waters, said he.
Then, with twinkle in his eye.
he continued: I suppose the Indians
out there call II Minneboohoo, don't
they? They ought to, for laughing
water In their language is Mime
haha. New York Herald
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
Banks and Freedom

II have seen men with my own
eyes who did not dare vote the way
they thought. and who disclosed II 20
me in private They have disclosed
to me those business connections
which had them in their grip. They
have told me that IL they voted the
way they thought, they could not re-
new their notes at certain banks
This is the grip OF business, not poll
tics. "-7Woodrow Wilson.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
The Girl Scout

Before becoming a scout girl must
take the scouts oath, thus
ION my honor / promise that ! will
do my best.
81. To be true TO God, my neighbor
and myself
80 To keep my thoughts pure.
80. To obey the scout law"
The scout law reads in part as fol-
lows:
!. A girl scout is honest
2. A girl scout Is cheerful.
g. A girl scout Is patient.
4. A girl scout is economical and In
dustrious.
8. IA girl scout is helpful.
6. A girl scout will keep herself in
good condition by proper care.
Z. A girl scout is a lady under every
umstance.--Christian Science Mon
itor.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26

have been asked TO state whether
or not, in case Mr.. Taft is nominated
for the presidency, would support
the Republican ticket.
In general, | expect to support the
Republican ticket. whoever may be
the nominee for president.
But, my attitude toward Mr.. Taft
himself. IL he should be the nominee,
will depend altogether upon the man
ner OF his nomination. IL he shall
secure the popular endorsement in
the presidential primaries I'm Oregon,
and shall be nominated In a fair man
ner. he will unQuestionably receive
my support. II, however, some other
candidate receives the popular en-.
dorsement in Oregon. and Mr.. Taft
should be nominated by the methods
which have been used in the control
OF national conventions In the past,
| shall not support him, but shall
openly and aggressively oppose his
election. There will be no doubt in
the minds OF anyone what my atti-
tude is after the ticket has been
made up.
| After jealous and persistent work
on the part of progressive citizens
of the state OF Oregon, regardless of
party. a direct primary law was
enacted under the provisions OF the
initiative amendment of our constitu-
ton. Ever since It's adoption We have
been compelled TO defend ii against
attacks OF its enemies, who prefer
red the old and corrupt method OF
nominating candidates. For example.
in the last campaign there was start
ed a movement for the holding OF
what was called an assembly--in
reality the old form of convention,
but under a new name, which nom
mated a ticket headed by Jay Bow,
crman for governor.
| Through division in the vote for
advocates OF the direct primary,
BowermGn secured the popular en-
dorsement in the primaries. Not
withstanding this, however, Bower
man was a product OF the old sys-
TEN of politics. his nomination hav-
ing been secured as a result OF his
assembly endorsement. He had thus
secured his nomination by a viola
ton OF the spirit of our primary law
and | openly and aggressively advo-
Gated his defeat at the general cleo
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26
From Another Point of View

he has joined
Is
is hat mu
pling against Woodrow
wilson
A s a his OF
Pretty soft.
FROM anan the lip.
position usher local heater Cincinnati fat
man redu 10 inches. Down In front"
in
contended in other that he also did the
knocking down.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26

Despite the immense number OF auto
mobiles built IN France, that country
Imported nearly three times as many
cars last year as In 1910.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-26

l believed it vastly more important
to good government in Oregon that
Bowerman be defeated. because Of
the manner of his nomination. than
that the purpose OF our direct pri.
mary law be defeated by a recog-