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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
Would Adopt Two Children

For years l have worked and saved
and saved and worked to ena BILE me to
provide a home for myself, with sufficient
income to adopt a couple of little chill
dren l have not only provided home
for myself, but for nay sister as we'll, and
am ready TO take a couple of motherless
little children or destitute children to
support, educate and care for. and hope
you in some way can assist me in finding
them. A boy and a girl between the ages
of l and years are what l would like,
but they seem somewhat hard to get at
that age shall be glad to give refer
ences if desired. A. J. G.
l gladly publish your letter in the hope
that some one knowing of children to
whom your offer would mean their only
chance, humanity speaking, of care and
love will write TO nue. for your address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
TWO WETUMPKA
CHILDREN DROWNED
Small Sons of Robert Grier
Meet Tragic End When
Skiff Capsizes

: WetumplSa, May 3.-tSpeeial.) A ter
rible accident late this afternoon re-
suited in the death of two small boys.
The little sons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Grier of East Wetumpka slipped away
from home and going down to the river.
entered small bateau. They probably
intended to paddle around in shallow
ater, but the little boat was caught
IN the swift current and capsized The
smaller child was drowned almost in
stantly, but the older boy clung to the
boat for several seconds before the cur
tent tore him away. Several people
crossing the river bridge witnessed the
tragedy and were powerless to aid the
drowning children. Very quickly boats
were out and lines stretched to try to
catch the bodies, but they have not
yet been recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
LIoyd. Your Mother Wants You

my son has been gone since 1904. but
heard from him in 1909 in indirect
way He had work at Beethold, n. D..
From there he went to Portland, Ore.
and was working in a factory. Since
then we have heard nothing from him.
His name is Lloyd e. Murphy. He was
Is when he left home. Now he is 27.
If any one In the Corner can give me
information with regard to him. he or
she will confer a great favor upon his
mother, sister and brother.
MRS. NJ. E. M"
have published this letter because
it is from an anxious mother. But now
wish to ask correspondents to send
me no more requests that | find miss
ing relatives al least for some weeks.
do not wish TO seem ungracious. but.
as I said short time ago, such appli-
cations become so numerous that I
cannot attend to them without neglect
ing ether communications. Therefore.
as letters like this one must be ignored
for at least a month to come. ] hope
none will be received during that period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
MANY FAMILIES
LEAVING MEXICO
Fifteen Hundred Aboard
One Steamer
ANXIOUS TO LEAVE
Political Upheavals Cause Many to
Flee From Turbulent Republic.
Newspapers Are in Great
Demand

Galveston. May Especial )-owned
and operated by the Pearson's company
Ltd). of which Lord Cordway Of Essex
Is leading stockholder and official the
Mexican yacht Beryl steamed into port
Yesterday from TampIco, Mexico, with
passenger list of 10 people, two of whom
were men, and 13 women and children.
The passengers are without exception
members of families of employees of the
pearsons company, leaving Mexico be-
cause of conditions resultant to the po-
lltical upheaval in that country. The
Reryl will sail today for Tampico, where
she will take on another party of refugees
for delivery to a connecting steamer at
Vera Cruz. She will then return TO Tam
plco and sail from that port for Galveston
with another load of refugees
The Beryl is in command of Capt Rich
ard Nesbt, marine superintendent for
the Pearsons company at Tampico and
Vera Cruz. He was using the yacht Tor
other purposes when short notice TO re-
port at Tampico to prepare for the trip
10 Galveston were received. Scarcely suf-
fcient time was allowed to properly coal
and provision the yacht for the trip.
More than 100 applications were for pas
safe, all applicants being anxious to get
away from their stricken country. Tho
yacht can accommodate but Is passen-
gers and this only with crowded sleeping
accommodate tions, benches. tables and the
cabin floor being pressed into service as
hunks. According to Captain Nesbit there
are several hundred people in Tampico
anxious to leave Mexico, and many more
at Vera Cruz and Tuxpan.
The party arriving yesterday came from
the Mexican interior, many miles up the
Panuco river, where are located the Pear
sens companys oil fields. Some of the
refugees state that they were driven from
their homes at night by the approach OF
revolutionary forces, and took fight by
boat down the river to Tampico. They
describe the revolutionary forces as sim
ply bandits" who loot and forage with
out any apparent responsible head or or
ganization. Stock, provisions, money and
everything that can be used is being car
iied off from the outlying districts and be-
ing used by the ravagers. Captain Mes
bit says that Tampico is becoming crowd
ed with refugees, and that the 9earsons
company has placed the Beryl at the dis
posal of its employees desiring to send
their families away. the trip to Galveston
being offered without charge. Mail serv-
Ice in Tampico is suffering greatly as a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
Wants Lone Woman's Companionship

"Would you kindly help me through
your Corner to find some lone, worthy
woman who would appreciate a good
home and help do the housework for
myself and son. Having recently lost
my daughter, l am very lonely. | should
prefer a woman with a cheerful disposi-
ton, interested in the new thought l
have piano and automobile for recrea-
tion and amusement. A WIDOW"
Some lonely woman may find with this
bereaved mother such a home as she
could not otherwise secure. She must, of
course, furnish letters or give personal
references to the effect that she is hon
est and trustworthy in every particular
before making any contract with this cor
respondent whose address | have entered
in our index.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05

FARMERS HOLD
INTERESTING MEETING

Marbury, May 3.-(Special.)--A meeting
of the farmers on the Marbury plateau
and adjacent territory was held at the
schoolhouse In Marbury this afternoon.
and an organization for the marketing of
crops and cooperative farming was eff
fected. Plans have been formulated to
include the farmers not only in Autauga
county but in bordering counties
Recently a number of northern farm
ers have located in this neighborhood and
have put in fields of cotton, and their ef-
forts are showing remarkable results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
Offers Work for a Home

who would like a girl from the country
to work for her this summer in return for
home? l would like very much to work
in some private family and hope l may
find place through the Corner
.E. d. F."
Were you seeking wages in return for
your service l could not print your let
ter for, as you must know if you read
the Corner, we do not ask for paid en-
poyment. As it is. | gladly hold your
address and will give it to any appn-
cant sending a stamp for it. The matter
of looking up and furnishing references
rests, of course, with yourself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
Requests Samples of Crocheting

II should be thankful if some Corner
ite has samples of crocheting that she
will give to me! | am learning to erocnet
and enjoy it very much. But I have no
patterns. I especially like lace. | have
short coat for spring wear that will
fit a girl of IL or II years. Also some
postals which have been sent to me tat
children may have for the pictures II
they wish. A READER
/ would remind those of my readers who
would be glad to accept the articles con-
tanned in the latter paragraphs of the
above letter that il is but fair they should
give equal heed to the request mentioned
in the first paragraph. VIII any one
having patterns for crocheted lace sup
ply this correspondents want?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
"Rocks" That Are Good to Eat

One-half cup sugar, one-half cup laru'
one-half cup butter one cup sour mih'
two cups dry oatmeal, three cups nour'
one-half cup currants, one-half cup SUI
tana raisns one-half cup chopped wal
nut meats, one TEASPOON baking soda, one
teaspoon cinnamon, two eggs Cream put
Ter, lard and sugar: add eggs well beaten,
sour milk, soda, flour. raisins, currants
and nut meats. Mix and drop by spoon
fuls on buttered pans.-Kindness of Mrs.
A G. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
SOME HELPING HAND
HINTS FOR THE HOME
Nv MARION HARLAND

OF a good girl who needs "a eomforta BILE
nome. We should like her to be be-
tween the ages of 10 and Il. we would
prefer one without parents. If you do
not know of such a ose at the present
time, We hope you Will bear our name
IN mind. We can furnish references
MRS. J. s. NJ
Az present [ know of no young girl
such as you mention. Surely there
must be many such who would be glad
To come to YOU. Orphanages and insti-
tutions contain hundreds of girls who
know no other homes. Have you
thought of applying 10 one of these?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
HAMILTON PUBLIC
SCHOOL CLOSES
Interesting Programme-County Com.
missioners in Session

Hamilton, May S.-(SpecaL)-Th Ham,
ilton public school came TO a close yes-
terday and very interesting programme
was rendered last night at the Agricul-
tural school building by the pupils. The
faculty is composed Of Prof. j. o. Avery.
Miss Ida Fite and Miss Augusta Holly.
The school has had a very successful ses-
sion.
Hon. Charles L. Townes. examiner of
public accounts. is in Hamilton examining
the books of the agricultural school and
the county officials.
The board of county commissioners is
in session this week passing on road
work and the new jail. They passed an
order authorizing the survey of a high
way leading from Hamilton to Hackle-
burg, a station on the Illinois Central
railroad is miles from Hamilton rhe
survey will be made during the summer
and road construction will be started
early next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
Rolled Cake

Put into kettle one cup sugar. one
half cup butter. one-half package seed
less ralsins one teaspoon cinnamon one
teaspoon cloves, one pinch salt, one cup
boiling water When the above begins
to boil let it cook three minutes; let II
cool and then add two cups flour and one
even teaspoon soda sifted with it, tea
spoon vanilla and bake.-kindness OF Mrs.
=
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
None Has Been Offered

you were so good to remember to ask
for the old song. The Harp With a Thou
sand Strings for me. l hope to get it.
Also l would love to have the hymn of
Isaac Watts referred to. May 1 have
It? MRS. c. b."
Much to my regret, a copy of "The
Harp With a Thousand Strings has not
yet been received. But 1 have not given
up hope of getting the song for you. VIII
anyone having a copy of Watts hymn in
which occurs the lines, Strange that
harp of thousand strings should stay in
tune so long" send it to this correspond
ent, first writing to me for her address?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
For a Soldiers Widow

IF there is some old lady who is try
ing to live on a small pension allowed
to "A soldiers widow and who would like
quilt pieces, perhaps to help add a few
pennies to her income or for her own
amusement and pastime | will be & ad
to send them to such one.
INQUIRER"
hope most sincerely that some soldier S
widow will see this kind offer and profit
by it. or will some friend of such a per-
son call her attention to this gift? Nat
urally only such person as our corre-
spondent names would think of claiming
the quilt pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
Inquiry Concerning Quotations

"Will some one please tell me the au-
thor of the following quotations, Get thee
behind me, satan, and Coming events
cast their shadows before?' Also If quo
ia tions are quoted correctly.
MRS. e. F. H.
Surely you do not mean that you do not
know who said, Get thee behind me,
satanl" | would refer you to the Bible
Luke, the fourth chapter and eighth
verse, for the text you quote In this
chapter, where we read one account of
the temptation of our Lord, you will find
the words in question. The second quo
tation is from Thomas Campbells poem,
"Lochiel's Warning"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
GENERAL WEATHERS
ANNOUNCES STAFF.
Maj. J. T. GarretsOn of Bir-
mingham Chief of
Staff

Roanoke. May 4-(speciaI1-B Gen.
Benjamin F. Weathers of this city is-
sued the following order:
Headquarters Fourth Alabama Brigade,
L. D. G., Roanoke. Ala, May 9, 1913
General Order No. .
The following Is announced as the staff
Of the hrigadier general commanding tho
Fourth Alabama brigade. L. c. ".
Maj. j. T. Garretson. adjutant general
and chief of staff. Birmingham. Ma. T.
3. Afford. assistant adjutant general Bfr-
miugham Mai 7, S. Plowman. inspector
general, Talladega; Mai. T. 4. Hamilton,
judge advocate general. Birmingham:
Mai II. L. Stevenson paymaster gener-
al, Jacksonville; Maj. H. n. Rosser. as
sistant surgeon general. Birmingham;
Mai Joseph r. Hood chaplain general.
Nedowee Mai. r. A Hagood, quarter
master general. Birmingham: Mai T. W.
Huffman, chief artillery. Bessemer; Mai,
J. T. S. Wade, chief cavalry. Birmins-
ham, Maj. ". II. Seewall, chief of engi-
neers, Gadsden; Maj. S. II. Nowlan, chief
engineer. Birmingham: Maj. J. r. Aeuff.
chief of ordnance, Ensley; Mai D. r.
Rize, conlmissary general. Birmingham;
Nal. J. l. Darby, historian and treasur-
er. Birmingham; Maj. w r. Pruet. en-
sign standard bearer, Ashland.
Aides de Camp; Maj. A. J. Driver,
Roanoke; Capt George Gorff. Pratt city,
Capt \. E. Baker, Lafayette. Capt. j.
W Stallngs, Lafayette; Capt. G. o.
Hill, Wedowee; Capt. f. NJ Handley,
Wadley; Capt. R. o. Camp Wilsonville.
United Daughters of the Confederaey--
Mrs. Alice Fits Hill. matron, Montgom-
cry; Mrs. c. NJ. Robinson. chaperone, Bes-
semer; Miss Isabel Curry, sponsor, hes
semer: Miss lrma Dozier. maid of honor,
Birmingham; Miss Virginia Mitchell, maid
of honor, Bessemer; Miss Harriet Valette
Coleman, maid of hoonr. Bessemer. Miss
Eloise Stevenson, maid of honor, Jackson
Vile: Miss Kittie Belle Sterling honorary
sponsor. Mobile
BRIG. BENZ. II. WEATHERS.
]. T. GARRETSON, Adjt Gen. and chier
of Staff
General Weathers has also appointed
to represent the Roanoke camp. Aiken-
Smith. No 2e3, of which he is comman-
der. Miss Eulette Barker. sponsor We
dowee. and Misses Ruby and Mamie Nc
Kay, Wedowee, to represent this camp
at the general reunion in Chattanooga.
Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05

FOR SALE.
aI5,OOO--SOUTHEAST CORNER 9Th
AVENUE AND PATH TSREET, NORTH,
IOOxI0O; FINE LOCATION FOR FLATS
OR APARTMENT HOUSE. TERMS TO
SUIT. w. b. LEEDY & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
Closing Exercises

Sylacausa, May 4.-(Sr ecial 1.-The clos
ing exercises of the Fourth District Ag-
ricultural school began today. The COM
mencement sermon was delivered by the
Rev. Henry M. Stevenson of Birmingham
at the First Methodist church Monday
Will begin the regular closing exercises
with the usual exercises and the award
Ing OF diplomas to the graduates for the
year. The school is in excellent condi-
ton under the president, Joseph $, Going
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05
Offers Home to Young Girl

My husband and ] have no children.
We have been thinking for some time
Of taking a girl. We are in the dry
goods business. and should like to know
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05

The track meet of the high schools Of
Wedowee. Roanoke and Lafayette was
held in Wedowee yesterday. Most of the
points were won by Wedowee. The meet
was enthusiastic and well attended. The
visitors were shown many social cour-
tesies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-05

&S.26 ATLANTA AND
RETURN MAY II. IL,
-. -, 10, 70, WITH
GOOD LIMIT VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
Bridge Tea For Army Set.

Mrs Frederick G. Palmer was host
ess at a bridge tea this afternoon, en-
tertaining her friends among the army
set with "a number from the city at the
Piedmont Driving club. The card ia
bles were placed in the dining room Of
the club. which was decorated with
pal rs and potted plants, with vases Of
pink roses. The prizes included a sill
yer picture frame, a violet vase Of rock
crystal and silver and brass jewel box
A number Of other friends Joined the
players for tea and delicious refresh
ments were served. An orchestra
played and the occasion was one Of
much pleasure.
Mrs. Palmer was handsomely gowned
in gray japanese embroidered crepe,
worn with a hat Of black and white.
The guests included Mrs. Robert X.
Evans, Mrs. John T. VanOrsdale. Mrs.
Charles II. Barth, Mrs. George Martin.
Mrs. b. J. Jones. Mrs. George c. SAT-
faraus, Mrs Edward r. Winston, Mrs,
L. W. Carnagy, Mrs. William H. Glen
dining, Mrs. oscar Strayer Mrs. 7.
-. Meador Mrs. r D. Meador, Jr., Mrs
William Lowry Meador, Mrs. Edward
l.. Bishop, Mrs. Robert l.. Meador Mrs.
(. J. Webster, Mrs. Stewart Stringfel-
low Mrs Stone, Mrs Kimbrough Of
Griffin and Miss Mary Taylor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
For Miss Galloway.

The bridge luncheon at which Mrs
S Y. Tupper. Jr, entertained today
was one Of delightful series of par
ties being given iu honor Of Miss Grace
Galway, whose marriage to Dr.. George
Kent Warden wiz be an event Of next
week. The scores were kept on inn
ported cards showing sketches Of girls
heads. For the maker Of top score at
each table there was a corsage bouquet
in a dainty box. The honor guest was
presented with white embroidered silk
hose
Mrs. Tuppers residence was deco
rated in valley lilies and pink roses. A
delicious luncheon was served on the
card tables, few other friends joining
the players after the game.
Mrs Upper was a charming hostess
wearing blue messaline adorned with
rose point lace for the morning
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
NEVADA OFFERS TO
GIVE UP SCHROEDER,
BUT HE HAS FLOWN

Governor Brown today received belated
assurance that the governor Of Nevada
now is ready to honor the Georgia eXecu-
tive's requisition for John Henry Schro-
der, Of Savannah, asked for a month ago.
Schroeder. is wanted in Savannah on a
charge OF deserving his wife and children.
The only trouble about the matter now
is that Schroeder, learning of the hitch in
the requisition proceedings, departed the
state Of Nevada some two weeks ago for
parts unknown.
Schroeder is connected prominently in
Savannah and his case has attracted a
good deal of attention throughout the
state.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
Miss Lewis Entertains.

Miss Margaret Lewis entertained the
members of the Thursday Morning
Bridge club today at the apartment of
her mother, Mrs. T. S. Lewis, in the
Sumner. Miss Fanny Tutwiler, of Sa-
vannah, the guest of Miss Lucy Stock
ard, was the special guest of the occa-
sion.
Pink carnations and narcissi were
the flowers used for decorations. The
prize for top score was silk hose. A
dainty luncheon was served on the card
tables at the close of the game. The
club members. who were Miss Lewis
guests, are Misses Lucy Stockard, Ruth
Tanner, Gladys Catchings, Rosabelle
tombstone, Virginia Ribble and caro-
Sharpe.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
Spirits for Rheumatism

The use of spirits in the treatment
of rheumatism has proved an innova-
ton among the medical profession
When mixed with certain other in
gradients and taken properly it is said
to be am almost infallible cure for
rheumatism and backache. Here is
the formula: From your druggist
get one ounce of TOris compound Gn
original sealed package) and one
ounce of syrup OF Sarsa parilla com
pound. Take these two ingredients
home and put them in a half pint Of
good whisky. Shake the bottle and
take q tablespoonful before each meal
and a bedtime" Results come i'm
mediately If your druggist does not
have Toris compound in stock he WIFI
get it in a few hours from his whole
sale house. Don't be influenced to
take home some patent medicine in
stead of this. Insist on having the
genuine Toris compound in the origt-
nal one ounce sealed yellow package
Published by the Globe Pharmaceuti-
cal Laboratories of Chicago
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
SLAYER OF SON ON TRIAL
FOR KILLING AT DALTON

DALTON. GA. Jan. 9.-The trial Of
A r. Davis, charged with killing his son,
Hewlett Davis was begun when Whitfield
superior court met today. The trial will
probably continue through tomorrow
Davis was indicted for murder: Ben
Staten, Pink Miller Joe Mathis and Bill
Cuff were indicted for attempted assault
and c. n Written for assault with intent
10 murder and in three cases for INSIDE
meanors, at a. special session of the Whit
field county grand jury yesterday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
Mrs. Watts Party.

Two visitors and a recent bride were
the honor guests ut delightful bridge
party given yesterday afternoon by
Mrs Walter Watt when She enter
tanned informally at bridge. Mrs.
Ralph Davidson Of Bronkyile, on
tario. Canada, the guest Of Mrs Charles
D. Atkinson; Mrs. George Atkinson, Of
New York, the guest Of her mother,
Mrs Brader Barker. and Ms, Henry
W Atkinson, who was Miss Lumpkin,
of Athens, before her recent marriage,
were the honor guests.
Red and white carnations formed the
decorations throughout Mrs. WATTS
drawing room, the other apartments
being decorated In pink and white roses
and narcissi. Mrs. John NJ Cooper
made top score, for which she was
given embroidered silk hose. The con-
ISOLATION. a lace collar. was cut by MS
DeLos Hill. Mrs. Henry Atkinson re-
ceived q picture, Mrs George Atkinson
an embroidered handkerchief and Mrs
Davidson was presented with a pair of
pearl collar pins
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
SKUNK HIDES IN PARCELS
POST; BACK TO SENDER

GAINESVILLE, OHIO, Jan. "a
farmer who mailed la parcels posr
one package Of frozen skunk skins
which thawed out while in the postoffice
and scented up the place, was compelled
to take them back
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
Burney- Berry.


The wedding of Miss Anne Burney,
the young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Stark Bumey, of Rome. and Mr. Bass
Berry Of Atlanta. was a pretty event,
taking place at the home of the brides
parents in Rome last evening.
The attendants included Miss Eliz-
abeth Burney. the brides sister. maid
Of honor; Miss Ruth Berry and Miss
Mary Reese, of Atlanta and Miss Nora
Reese, of Rome, bridesmaids, and Mr..
Stewart Baird. best man. Among the
out-of-town guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
]. NJ. Berry and Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
DisbrO, of Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry left during the
evening for wedding journey and on
their return to Atlanta they will make
their home with the bridegroom
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Berry.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
WEDDINGS
Larned Wilkinson.

Mr. and Mrs. William Sylvanus
Larned have issued invitations TO the
marriage of their daughter. Eunice Re
gina, to MI VanWinkle Wilkinson on
Wednesday, January %, at high noon,
at St. Lukes church.
a number of friends of the bride and
bridegroom have been invited to wit
ness the ceremony. Immediately after
which the couple viii leave for we'd
ding journey East.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
In Honor of Mrs. LloNd.

Mrs Alfred Gordon Lloyd, of Detroit,
who is being delightfully."- entertained as
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Lucius
Harris, Jr., was the special guest at a
meeting Of the Thursday Afternoon
Bridge club today, when Mrs. Hugh NJ.
Atkins entertained the club at her home
on Linwood avenue. The prize for top
score and for the honor guest were
pretty silk work bags. A salad course
was served at the close Of the game.
The club members are Mrs. Julian
Baxter, Mrs. Hal Steed. Mrs William
Garner, Mrs. David Craig Shepard, Mrs
I. S Mitchell, Jr, Mrs. Lucius Harris,
Jr., Mrs. Byron King and Miss Willie
Russell Law.