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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
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The Salt of a Birthright
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Genesis 27:22-34-April 6. "Esau &.
for one morsel of meat sold his BIRTH
right. For ye know how that afterward,
when he would have inherited the bless
ing, he was rejected. Hebrews 1915, IL.
In olden times, and still in some coun-
tries, the birthright belonged to the first
born son. At the fathers death the old
est son took his place as the head of the
family, and the property, usually con-
slsting of 1oclss and herds, became his
possession. Today's lesson introduces us
to birthright which included not only
earthly possessions, but also certain great
divine promises.
Abraham's estate went to Isaac, the
others of the family receiving portions
through him. Y Abraham was very rich;
but the possession which he priced most
highly was the covenant-that the bless
ing of the Lord would be especially upon
his seed, and that eventually all nations
would be blessed and favored of God
| through him.
This great promise Isaac Inherited. Al
the time of our lesson he was more than
100 years Old and blind. He realized
that the time had come for him to give
his blessing to his heir, as instead of a
written will-the custom of today. He
therefore instructed Esau to prepare him
dinner of venson, thus to prepare to
receive his formal blessing
| Isaac had two sons--twins, Esau beine
the elder by few moments only. These
! twins were very dissimilar. Esau was
hairy, ruddy, full of vigor, athletic-a
hunter Jacob was smooth-sllinned, dark
| complexioned-a tentman or homekeeper
Jacob seems to have inherited the quail
| ties of his father; Esau, more of thu
vivacity of his mother. AS temperament
al opposites agree best, Isaac loved Esal
more; while Rebecca preferred Jacob.
| The quiet, studous Jacob thought fire
| auently of the great blessing which Goo
| had promised to his grandfather Abra
ham, a share in which he had apparently
missed by an accident of birth-a few
moments only. Esau, on the contrary full
of animal spirit, thought more of plea
sure, and considered the divine promise
as quite secondary and rather visionary
! When the two men were about 30 year.
| old. Jacob one day made himself SOM
| lentil SOUP of which he was fond. Jus
as he was about to partake, Esau cam
home hungry, and begged to have Jacob
| soup. Jacob said, in substance, "Yo'
J have every advantage. | have nothing bu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
Request for an Organ

Il have two small children who are fond
of music and brother who is smart
in all his studies but is deformed. 1 must
care for them the best can. and thought
perhaps some one of the Cornerites knew
of an old organ he no longer cares for, OF
perhaps there is some one who has one
stored that he would rather have in the
care of some one who is reliable and have
it used instead of allowing it to be idle
can assure you 1t will be well cared
for. I will gladly pay freight. L. M"
To ask for an organ seems rather
large undertaking. Yet we have hao
pianos given through the Corner. So
print your request in the hope that II
may be answered and that your children
and the afflicted brother may receive the
musical instrument for which they long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
FLOOD BULLETIN

Washington, April 1.-Today's special
river bulletin issued by the weather bu-
reau follows:
The Ohio river at Cincinnati was sta
tionary from a. m. to p. m. Tuesday
at a stage of 69.S feet, 1913 feet above food
stage. AT Louisville the stage at Z D.
m. was 45 feet, II feet above flood stage.
At Evansville the stage at p. m. was
1863 feet a rise of II foot since a. m.
The Ohio at Cairo has reached a stage
of 53.s feet. SS feet above flood stage and
rising. The Tennessee at Jacksonville is
falling, likewise the Mississippi at st.
Louis and Chester.
The Mississippi from Cairo to New Or
leans continues to rise slowly. No
changes from the stages previously fore
casted have been made except the max
imum stage at Arkansas City, Ark, has
beer raised to 54-55 feet an increase of
about two feet above previously fore
casted stages.
The Greenville, Miss, stage has also
been raised like amount, namely, to
4S-49 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
BOWLES HERE TOMORROW
To Make Arrangements for Exhibits
at Conservation Exposition

To make arrangements with local mer-
chants for space for display and exhibits
in the Southern States building at the
National Conservation exposition at
Knoxville during September and October
this fall, j. l.. Bowles, director of indus
trial exhibits of the exposition will be in
Birmingham next Thursday as the guest
of the Chamber of Commerce.
The manufacturers committee of the
chamber and all the merchants and man.
ufacturers of the city who are interested
will be invited to meet Mr.. Bowles at
Dutch treat luncheon at the Gold Lion
tea rooms at O'Clock Thursday At
lanta, Baltimore and other southern cities
are making arrangements for exhibits
at this exposition and it is believed that
Birmingham will also be well repre-
sented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
PRATT OFFICIALS ARE
BACK FROM CAPITAL
Check for $12,SOO Paid to
State at Once
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Gibson Says Oakley Was Undoubtedly
Sincere in His Desire to Make
Best Convict Contract State
Had Ever Had

Satisfied in that they had proved
false all published rumors and insin-
uations concerning the contract be-
tween the state and the Pratt Con-
eolidated Coal company the officials OF
that company returned last night from
Montgomery. Yesterday they were en-
gagged in consultation with state off
cia1s In reference to the money due
the state by the company under the
provisions of the Banner mine contract
and the bond OF guarantee that that
contract would net the state large
profit as the contract with the Ten
nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
many had done. AS result of that
conference the company paid to the
state s12800.
George b. Mccormack, president OF
sthe Pratt company, stated that but for
the fire which stopped the work at
Banner last December it would not
have been necessary for the company
to have paid anything to the state.
HE repeated his former assertion that 1t
would be proved that the Banner con
4ract was an excellent one from the
Standpoint of the state.
With Mr.. Mccormack were John Ill.
Rankbead. Jr, attorney for the COM
pany, and w. A. Gibson, superintendent
of convicts. 1t was stated that draft
for s12,S00 was instantly drawn as u
Favor to Governor ONeal, who Is very
anxious to get as much money as pos
sible into the treasury in order to post
none the obvious necessity of borrow
ing a large sum with which TO meet
obligations due this month.
Mr. Gibson was on the stand yester-
day. He testified that James G. Oakley,
former president of the convict board
had made it plain to him that he de-
sired the Banner contract to prove the
most remunerative of all the contracts
of the state.
'erhat is true" stated Mr.. Gibson last
night. There is no doubt but that Oak
lev was sincere. He was ambitious to
make his administration the most sue-
cessful from a financial standpoint of
all in the history of the state. or course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
Marshmallow Pudding CD

Soak one tablespoon gelatin in one-hali
cup of cold water for one-half hour
Beat the whites OF two eggs thoroughly
add to them a cup powdered sugar. Fill
with hot water, stir we'll, and add to the
beaten whites and sugar. Whip for a
minutes. flavor with vanilla, and poui
into mold wet with cold water. This
mixture can be divided into three parts
each favored differently. Serve with an.
gel cake the day it is made.-Kindness
of L. B. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
BURNETT GIVES OUT
RULES FOR PRIMARY
Gadsden POstmastership to
Be Settled by Popular
Vote of People

Gadsden, April 1.-(SpeciaD for
the primary which he is contemplating
holding for the selection of postmaster
here were announced this morning by
Congressman John /. Burnett. He be-
lieves that those who should participate
in the primary are all white patrons OF
the office who voted the democratic ma
tional and congressional ticket, those who
would have voted that way had they not
been unavoidably prevented from doing
So and those who have become eligible
to vote since election.
A conference of all the farmers in
Etowah county will be held in or near
Gadsden In July under the auspices OF
the agricultural committee of the Cham
ber of Commerce. fhe farmers will or
ganize into an auxiliary to the Chamber
of Commerce, but will not be required
to pay dues.
A Brown of the Brown Milling company
of Alfalfa has brought suit in the city
court of Gadsden against the Alabama
Great Southern Railroad company for
$4,000 damages alleged to have been re-
ceived at the mill beacuse of high water.
A freight engine switching yesterday
at Altoona jumped the track and rolled
down the embanl1ment None of the crew
was hurt.
News has been received here, of the
death early yesterday morning at Steele
of 7. Nj. Burlington, 70 years old.
e. r. Randall, manager Of the Gadsden
team, will reach here tonight from Meri-
dian. He already has signed a number
of players, and practice work will begin
at once.
Congressman John L. Burnett and John
d. Dunlap will leave here tomorrow morn
ing to be present at the opening of the
extra session of Congress. Mr.. Dunlap
is a candidate to be minister to Guate-
mala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
Offers Home for a Girl

II should like to offer home to some
deserving girl about IL or IA years of age
one who would be willing to help about
the house and do other light work on a
small fruit and poultry farm. She must
have good references and be of good
character and cIeanly. 1 have no family
of my own at home, and can assure a
welcome to good, neat girl.
MRS. s."
OF course, you would be willing to pro-
vide references to the parents or guar
dians of any young girl who would accept
your offer of a home. Such a life as you
describe would bring health and joy tc
some pale faced city child. 1 hold the
address of Mrs. s., and will give it tc
any one wishing to communicate with
her with regard to young girl who
might care to take advantage of the
life on a poultry farm. All children love
the country, and foresee that more thar
one girl between 12 and IA years of age
will feel that she is the one whom Mrs
s. needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
RECEPTION AT THE
Y. M. C. A. TOMORROW

An Informal reception will be held at
the Y. NJ. c. A. from s until II o'clock
tomorrow night and an entertaining pro-
gramme has been arranged The recep-
tion Wills open with class work in the
gymnasium, volley ball, indoor baseball
and other games. At o'clock there will
be a swimming exhibition and at $50
music and other features of the evening
will be presented. The following is the
present standing of the committees in
the membership campaign: Wholesalers,
7S points; iron and steel, Al points: re-
tailers, 81 points; doctors, so points; gen.
eral, 27 points; transportation, % points;
real estate and insurance. points; man.
ufacturers, points, lawyer, o; bank
ers. o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
APPLES; JUST APPLES
BY CHARLES H. MANDY

Among the many men in Birmingham
who believe that IAN apple day will
keep sickness away" is George Whit
field, the genial clerk of the probate
court. He Is often seen munching a
"winesap' or a "russet" and always
with an evident relish. If appearances
go for anything. the adage holds good
in his case for a healthier looking
specimen of the genus homo" would be
hard to find. George is also somewhat
of practical joker and yesterday be-
ing the first of April put one of his
numerous practical jokes into effect
Procuring quantity of rosy checked
apples, a hypodermic syringe. and a
quantity of quinine he proceeded to
make ready to fool his friends. He
treated a number of the apples to a
generous dose, or rather several doses
of the quinine by means of the
syringe, and filling one of his capa-
cfous pockets with the "doctored" ap-
pies and the other with those not so
treated, he meandered down town In
search of a victim.
The apples George had secured were
tempting to look at, so when he ap-
preached Judge c. B. Smith of the sec
ond division of the circuit court. with
one in his hand from which he had
taken a bite the Judges attention was
attracted to 1t.
That's a fine apple" he remarked.
Sure it is" responded George. and
taking one of the quinine favored
specimens from his pocket handed to
the judge with the remark, try one.'
Judge Smith took the apple; he also
took a healthy bite out of it. but he
took only one. Talk about a mans
mouth puckering up after taking bite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

| cannot tell what caused him to become
negligent, or to put such implicit conf
dence in a clerk who subsequently went
wrong.
This afternoon 1 called Oakley over
the telephone. Apparently he continues
to be in good spirits He expressed him.
self as being confident that he would be
able to explain all the charges which
have been brought against him since the
beginning of the probe of his depart
ment
Governor O'Neal Is cheerful. also. but
determined to trace every thread of the
scandal to its logical conclusion. l think
that it has been conclusively proved tc
him that the contract between the state
and the Pratt company is good con-
tract.
Mr.. Gibson stated that he had heard
no talk in Montgomery concerning al
extra session of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
Marshmallow Pudding ID

Lay Slices or angel cake on small plates
Spread over each slice a mixture made
of one pound of marshmallows cut into
small pieces and melted over a slow fire
in little milk. Whip cream, to which
add vanilla to taste. Spread this or
marshmallow mixture you have put on
cake, add another layer of cake and
mashma1lows. and finish with cream. Sci
aside for an hour before serving.-Kind-
ness of L, B. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
Would Adopt a Babv Girl

I'VE have wondered If you could find
US little baby girl. not over year Of
age-the younger the better. We SHOULD
like to adopt one stranger to this COM
munity, but ask that she be of good
health, of honest and intelligent paren-
tage. To such baby we have to offer
a good. comfortable home, good training.
education. and musical advantages; in
fact, we would not only do for her as we
would have done for our little girl, could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

she have been spared TO u.s. but we want
her to come into our lives and take our
babys place as nearly as possible. My
husband is a university graduate, a good,
moral man, and i was successful as a
primary and kindergarten teacher and
we are in comfortable circumstances.
We are Protestants and can furnish ref
erences at any time. MRS. r, S. b.
The writer of this letter lives In Ne
braska. VIII people who may be able
to help her in her quest bear this fact
in nifld2 The child whom She adopts
to take her own baby's place will be a
happy little creature and we'll cared for.
mentally and morally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

cumstance to the face made by the
jurist.
whats the matter?s asked George,
innocently munching away at his ap-
pie.
Nothing, except I believe am
poisoned" replied Judge Smith when he
got his mouth back in shape
Good heavens. l do believe I gave
you one of the strychnine apples"
You what?" yelled Judge Smith. his
face assuming a greenish tint, get me
a doctor quick"
George couldn't contain himself any
longer, so he let out roar of laughter
that could have been heard two blocks.
then said
Excuse me, Judge, but do you recall
that this is the first of April?'
Judge Smith took a tumble imme-
diately, but was nevertheless relieved
and soon Joined in the laughter After
explanations as to the nature of the
job, they both went looking for an
other victim
The next man approached was I. r..
Ashford and following the tactics as
stated above, another doctored apple
was soon in his hands. Mr.. Ashford
sank his teeth deeply into the apple
but soon came to a stop.
What the-what kind of fruit Is
this2' he asked as he spat the frag-
ment from his mouth. As he looked up
detected a smile on the face of Judge
Smith and broad grin on the counten-
anoe of George. He tumbled. The next
moment he threw the apple at the head
of George with all the force of his
strong right arm Smoky" Joe Wood
never put one over the plate on the
Boston diamond with greater speed.
Had 1t hit the mark 1t would have al
most knocked Georges block off, but
he ducked in time and the apple went
whizzing down the street.
They all joined in a general laugh
and adjourned for a drink of-dope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
SOME HELPING HAND,
HINTS FOR THE HOME
BY MARION HARLAND


baby" of the flock it will supply felt
need in a working woman's tiny abode.
Doll Carriage to Give Away
IT notice the request from two girls for
a doll buggy l have one 1 shall be glad
to give to these little girls, and hope they
will enjoy it as much as l have. They
can come for it any time. V. T."
| The two little girls of whom you write
have already been supplied with the COW
eted carriage for their doll
thank you none the less. however.
| for your offer. 1 print it, for l have
among my correspondents more than one
small girl who wishes doll buggy. Ev-
cry little while a letter, written pains
takingly comes to me asking IL there is
"a doll buggy to spare" in which the
small mother may take her doll out for
an occasional airing. l hope the motl er
of one of these young correspondents, CT
one of the children herself, may see this
offer and write for the coveted possession.
The donors home is in Birmingham. Ala.
Request for Pieces
II have written twice to the Corner,
but so far my letters haven't been print
ed The last letter was over a month
ago, asking for pieces, for my aged
mother and offering magazines.
MRS A. B. L.
| There are times when correspondents
write not once, but twice, asking for ar
ticles that are freely offered through the
Corner, but | am unable to give their
names and addresses, as they are not
given in full at the bottom of the letter
1t may be that your request was not
published or acknowledged for this rea-
son. However, who can supply the aged
mother with pieces? And who wants
the magazines?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

baby" of the flock it will supply a felt
need In a wnrking Woman-s tinv ahodt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-21
lobe NO CHANGE
IN COCKTAILS PLAN
Scheme for Control, Government
and Maintenance of Panama
Canal Will Be Accepted.
HOUSE LEADER AUTHORITY
Secretary OF War Garrison Leaves
To-day for Isthmus to
Make Observations.
HOUSE LEADER AUTHORITY
Especial to The rimes-pispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
washington. October 2o.-The Coo,
thals plan Tor control. government and
maintenance Will be accepted by Con-
gross.
~ 4 , leader OF the House. responsible
Canal. announced to-day that there
VIII DO no changes in the law which
legislates Out OF existence the Isthmian
canal Commission with tho completion
of the canal and substitute a civil gov
eminent with expert aides to take
maintenance and the sanitation OF tho
Canal Zone.
c9lonel George w. Cocktails, builder
Of t wi law e @t the e DUTY Of
reporting, plans for tho future manage
fnent of the canal This report is on It's
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Com
inittee IS the basis for permanent legis-
iation for government of the Panama
Canal and It's Zone.
Colonel Geothals Is not to he disturb
ed In his great work until he shall have
,nado his final report on its completion.
dictator, subordInuting the Isthmian
not be InterfeTTed with to his en-:
he shall have completed his work.
Intent or Congress.
intent OF Congress was that Colonel
Cocktails should not complete his work
until he had made his report TO tho
Secretary OF War that the canal was
open for the fleets of the world
Congress has determined that tho
Panama Canal and its Zone shall not
DO governed by Il commission. The fol-
lowing section OF the Adamson law was
agreed TO by the House and Senate
after prolonged discussions:
THAT when in the Judgment OF tho
President the construction OF tho Pan
anna Canal shall be sufficiently adj
vanced toward completion 10 render the
further services OF the 1sthmian Canal
is authorized by executive order to dis
continue the Isthnian Canal Commits
sion. which, together with the present
and the President is authorized there
after TO complete, govern and operate
the Panama Canal and govern the Canal
zone. or cause them to be completed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-21
OFFICIAL ACTION
NOW WITHIN SIGHT
Russian Minister of Justice to
Order Suspension of
Beiliss Trial.
Especial Cable to Tho Times-pispA,ch.

lSpecldl Cdplc TO mo Iimc3- DiSpetCh.j
ST. Petersburg. October c0.-As Il result of
representations made to the government by
many riGht-ininded Russians official action
In sight.
II is authoritativcly stated that the Min
isiSr OF Justice intends 20 intervene and
der a suspension of the now famous case
until after strict inquiry has hecn made
into All the circumstances.
A sensational story from Lods credits a
convict there with having confessed to hav.
Wet. Beaggnirn. declared that ii was nc who
murdered tho boy. with tho aid Of accom-
pliceS. He says they all received payment
An inquiry has been ordered In the matter
There has been a great exodus OF Jcwa
since the week before tho Beilss trial open
cd: Official statistics show that Jewish emf
ins. though usually the emigration season
closes October /.
figure In to-day's proceedings. She was con-
tEontcd by a. little woman named Gaevosky,
der she was member OF the Cherberyak
household. She worked there. she said. With
out pay. and Described number OF sinister
TO the fat and left again disguised. Some
times they nrriver In uniforms and left
Tho witness once overheard Vera Chcrbcr-
yak mention to two visitors that some one
was in tho way and must be gotten rid off,
The witness testified that these occurrences
finally made her so nervous that she had to
leave.
In rebutting the Gaevesky woman's evil
dcnce Vera Cherbcryak said that tho former
had been paid salary of $3.50 month and
had been dismissed from tho household for
ili-treating tho children. She explained her
remark quoted by the Gaevesky woman BY
saying that tho children wero very noisy
at a Christmas party. :, boy named Andrew
Mastrenko was at tho party. and had been
creating a distur bancc. II to this boy
she referred when she said some one must
be gotten rid OF.
Another former inmate OF tho Cherberyak
home. workman By the name or Petron
in giving testimony said no had met Vera
Cherberyak In May OF 1911, and had como to
lodge at her. fiat. Vera he said. introduced
him to ex-Detectivo UigranoT and nowspa-
per man. Brushkovsky. These men, said tho
witness. declared that Beiliss innocent
and that something must he done to set him
free. They tried TO induce PetroR and Vera
Chcrberyak to help incriminate others.
Petrof said he declined to take part I'm
the conspiracy. In tho meantime the man
who is properly the central nguro OF this
trial is being moro and moro neglected.
Beilis3 is so hodged around by soldiers that
his own council can scarcely approach him.
The prisoner although generally sef-pos-
sessed. sometimes betrays the greatest fear.
Ho looks palo and Is very thin