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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
POLICEMAN PIERCE
NOT ALLOWED BOND
Coroner's Jury Investigates
Killing of Negro-Orders
Former Officer Held

1--WE, the jury duly assembled before
Coroner C. L. Spain, find that Ernest
Whitaker, negro. came to his death on
the night of April II last as the result of
gunshot wounds at the hands of Police
man T. J. Pierce, same being unlawfully
done and against the peace and dignity
of the state of Alabama.
This was the verdict of the coroner's
jury handed down at 1870 o'clock yester-
day afternon in Coroner Spain's office
following an inquest of several hours
into the killing of the negro Whitaker
last week. Policeman Pierce is at pres
ent in the county jail, being held without
bond on the charge of murder.
The inquest began promptly at $3.50
O'Clock and there was a large number of
witnesses on hand to tell of the killing
of Whitaker in the rear of his home last
Thursday night. Coroner C. L. Spain
swore in as 1urymen W. II. Shropshire,
C. l.. Fulton, j. C. McGlathery, ]. Fl.
Hahn, C. w. James and M. B. Borum.
The jury. after hearing all the witnesses,
never left the room to deliberate on the
cerdict, but by standing vote unani-
mously decided on the above.
Among the witnesses examined were
Policeman w. II. Propst, ex-Policeman
H. Fl. Dougherty, Julian Fulenwider'
Sheriff W. C. Palmer of Tuscaloosa
county. The negro witnesses were Henry
Kelly. Frances Bates, Ernest Williams,
W1I Ross and John Pullen. Outside of
Mr.. Fulenwider and Sheriff Palmer all
the witnesses examined were eye wit
nesses of the murder.
The story told to the coroner's jury was
practically the same by all witnesses ex-
cept one.
Coroner Spain announced following the
trial that he had sent the names of the
witnesses to the grand jury and expect
ed that the grand jury would hear the
case today. 1.-THE inquest as far as am
concerned he said, sis over. AS TO
whether or not Policeman Probst could
be held for his apparent criminal negli-
gence in not preventing the shooting Is a
question that / will leave for the grand
iury. The causes that led to the sdeatn
of Whitaker have been ascertained, ana
that ends my connection with the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Mustard Spots on Serge

Gould you tell me of any way In which
1 could remove mustard spots from dark
blue serge dress? When I got the mus
tard on the dress scraped it off with q
knife, putting cold water on It, II failed
to remove the stain. then rubbed II with
gasoline but this only made the spot
show more plainly. | am wondering II
turpentine would do any good. and would
it iniure the material? l have a pair of
Irish hand crocheted collar and cuffs
which have become soiled, and should
like to know If they should be washed
in warm or cold water, and should they
be starched? TRou BLEED.
Try sponging the spots first with hot
water. then with diluted household am
monia. If these fail try clear alcohol
wash the Irish hand crocheted collars and
cuffs as you would wash any collars
and cuffs and stiffen them with raw
starch. Iron on the wrong side While
slightly damp. putting blanket or other
woolen pad under the muslin ironing
sheet. This will cause the pattern on
the collars and cuffs to stand out, IN
stead OF making it fiat as it would be II
ironed on fiat board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

The senior class of the Louie Compton
seminary numbers II girls this year and
their graduation, with attendant COM
mencement exercises, promises to be a
very happy occasion The following is
the programme: i.
Expression classes entertain Friday,
May %, p. m.
Junior concert Saturday May a. p. m.
Baccalaureate sermon, First Method
ist church, by DR.. L. c. Branscomb, Sun
day. May 25, Il a. M
Juveniles entertain, Monday, May 26,
p. IN.
Art reception and exhibition, Tuesday,
May %, p. m.
Also Wednesday morning from 10 to IL.
Annual concert. Wednesday, May 2S, s
p. m.
Graduating exercises, jefferson theatre,
Thursday. May 30, s p. m.
Address by DIR. Edwin Mimms of VAN
derbit university.
With two such speakers for the most
important events of the week, the COM
mencement should be of unusual interest
for a number of years. Dr. Branscomb
has been intimately associated with Blr-
mingham affairs. lie Is known ds one Oh
the best loved and most able ministers
in the state. DR.. Mimms has been during
the past winter a popular lecturer IN
Nashville, where he has spoken frequently
before clubs and various educational
gatherings. He came to the university
last September from the University of
North Carolina, where he held the chair
of English, and he has already made for
himself an enviable reputation as a gen.
uine student and polished interesting
speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
News of Ensley

The Baraca and Philathea union
meeting at Pratt City last night was
addressed by Judge William E Fort
who made splendid talk to the large
audience. An interesting programme
was rendered after which social ses-
sion was held and refreshments served
The ball team from the Birmingham
Medical college walked away with a
game on the r. c. l. grounds with the
Ensley High school players yesterday
afternoon. The slugging by the doc
tors resulted in a score of IA to IN
favor OF the, "sawbones.
Beginning today practically all the
Industries of this district will have
ray days this week and the merchants
are making preparations for good run
of business.
meeting of the w. c. 7. U. Will
be held this afternoon at the Ensley
library at 2:3O o'clock. ARRANGEMENTS
are to be made at this meeting for the
entertainment of the delegates TO the
county convention, which meets next
week at the Baptist church.
An entertainment will be given at
Wylam tonight by the Ladies or the
Macabees of the Wylam hive at Ma
sonic hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
MISS EMMIE BARNETT
A BRIDGE HOSTESS

One of the very pleasant events of yes
terday afternoon was the Auction Bridge
club meeNng with Miss Emmie Barnett.
A small band of Miss Curtis students
have organized themselves into this lit
tie coterie and hold regular weekly meet
ings. An extra table was introduced yes
terday and delightful afternoon was
enjoyed.
nett Mrs. Mortimer Jordan Mrs. Matt
Sloan, Mrs. George Wilcox of Baltimore,
Mrs. Herbert Tuthwiler, Mrs. Ed Tutwi-
Ter, Mrs. Robert Johnston, Jr., Mrs.
Thomas Wingfield, Mrs. Frederick Dove
Miss Anne Curtis and Miss Frances Toul-
min took part in the games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Recipe for Mayonnaise

please tell me how to prepare that
sauce which is used in making club
sandwiches. | have eaten them often in
the city. but do not know how the prepa-
ration is made that is between the chick
en- and lettuce, etc. Do you think 1t Is
mayonnaise dressing? If so, how is 1t
made? Virginia.
The sauce" between the chicken and
lettuce in club sandwiches is mayon-
naise dressing. / have lately given in the
Corner a recipe for this but l will re-
peat it for fear that you did not see II.
Into chilled soup plate drop the yoik
of an egg from which all the white has
been drained. With a silver fork stir
the yolk, adding salad oil. drop at
a time at first, and as the mixture thick
ems, pouring it in more rapidly. When
a half pint of the oil has been added.
season with paprica and salt, and add
lemon Juice or vinegar until the desired
degree of acidity is reached. Keep on
the ice until needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Lost Color From Office Work

"Since I have been working in an Of
flee l have lost my color. How can ! get
If bacb9 '.B. L. N"
Anything that you do to improve your
general condition will restore some OF the
color to your cheeks When it w possible
for you to do SO, walk to and from your
office, or take as much of the journey on
foot as you can take without fatigue.
Avoid fried foods and many sweets, also
such indigestib1e viands as pies, pork,
etc Eat an abundance of plain, nourish-
ing food. Take fruit as your first course
at breakfast, and eat cereal with mix
or cream. For your luncheon eat SLOWLY
of some digestble article. Boiling n
hasty luncheon of pie or cake. washed
down with some sweet liquid. will run any
digestion except the kind owned by the
ostrich. Take a rapid bath each day, fol-
lowed by a cold sponge or spray and a
vigorous rubbing with rough towel
Sleep in a room with all the windows
OPEN Keep all the functions of the body
regular, and avoid drugs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
MRS. ALONZO ATKINS
HOSTESS FOR MISS LEWIS

One OF the series of pre-nuptial cour-
tesies to Miss Haskey Lewis, whose mar
riage to Mr.. William Sutley is approach
ing, was the card party given by Mrs.
Alonzo Atkins at her home in Norwood
Following the game series, about so adj
dtional friends of the hostess called for
tea. 1t was a pink and white party, this
combination being emphasized in decora-
tons and in the ices served at the con-
clusion of the afternoon. Mrs. Atkins
prizes, pair of silk hose, and box of
lace handkerchefs, were awarded to Mrs
Robert Morefed and Miss Genie Trice.
The hostess was assisted in receiving
her guests by Miss Lewis Miss Florence
Lewis. Mrs. Robert Morefield, Miss Jennie
May Sutley, Miss Genie Trice and Miss
Jennie Trice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
question of Etiquette

Il am a married man, and | sent my
wife and baby away for their health few
weeks ago. ] have been alone in the
house ever since. What I want to know
is, should l invite my wife's relatives to
dinner first or should they invite me first?
"R. r.
Strict etiquette would demand that your
wfe's family should invite you to dine
first, but under the circumstances.
would suggest that you waive ceremony
and ask your relatives-in-law to take
pity on a lonely man and come to din
ner," setting the date for them to come.
OF course, much depends upon what
terms you are on with your wife's family.
But if conditions are as pleasant as |
hope they are, do not stand upon etiquette
in the matter OF invitations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
determination of Yermin

"Can you tell me what will surely drive
away bedbugs that have in some mys-
terious way invaded a bed in my home?
IF. u. s."
Directions for the determination of bedi
bugs have appeared in the Corner times
without number. From what you say /
fancy that in your case the loathsome
pests are confined to the bed and bed
stead. If this is the case. put into quart
of wood alcohol all the corrosive suplf-
mate (bichloride of murcury) that it will
dissolve, and when the corrosive subli-
mate is dissolved infect the mixture into
every crack and crevice of the bed, Soak
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
MRS. ALEXANDER CARRIER
A LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. Alexander CARRIER we& a hostess
Yesterday at luncheon entertaining
party of her girl friends informally at her
home. Those who met at 1:30 about her
pretty table and enjoyed an hour at its
conclusion with this lovely hostess We're
Margaret Miles, Miss Margaret Brown OF
Montgomery Miss Gayle, Miss Myrtle
Miles. Miss Byrd Moore and Miss Alice
Jones,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Investigating Graft Charges

San Francisco, April 21.-Poiiee Of
hcials and the grand jury today IN
vestigated charges that two detectives
two sergeants and police captain re-
ceived is per cent commission from
gang of confidence men who obtained
$500, 900 in year from San Franciscos
The charges are made By
Maurice de Martini, leader of the ring
who is in the county Jail awaiting
sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

!. You don't risk penny when you buy
q fifty cent box of STOMAX. These
wonder working powders are guaranteed
to help you. One STOMAX powder
after each meal will Danish those sharp
cutting pains, headaches, burning and
full sensations, belching, vomiting and
nausea. With STOMAX helping you,
you can enjoy and digest your food.
STOMAX IL a scientific preparation
that contains potent, but harmless stomach
stimulants and antiseptics. It contains
no opiates or other habit forming drugs,
and can be borne by the most delicate
constitutions.
STOMAX acts quickly and thorough
ly, giving rapid relief, because it IL in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Ever Taste Castor Oil?

Not very Favorable, is it? Yet it's
a standard remedy and we cannot do
without it. However, castor oil Is
now made into a palatable tasteiess
form called Rilox. 1t is simply pure
castor oil rendered tasteless Is
pleasant to take and does not cause
nausea. 1t is more effective than
crude castor oil because easier to digest.
25c per bottla AT all drps ataSeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Sufferers from Stomach Trouble
Try STOM AK at our Risk

powder form, not insoluble tablets, and
each tonic can do its work At once.
Get your box of STOMAx
under this Guarantees
If we were not sure that STOMAA
would help your case, we would not dare
to make this binding guarantee.
Go to your druggist, buy q fifty cent
box of S'TOMAX. Use half Of it-if
you're not satisfied with the relief you
get, take the box back and the druggist
will refund your money.
II you have any trouble in getting
STOMAX at your druggists, the makers,
The Stomax Company, Fort Wayne,
Ind. will ship prepaid on receipt OF price,
and under the same binding guarantee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Recine for Stewed Corn

MAY 1 ask of you will please print in
your Corner a. good recipe for stewed
corn? Mine never looks like that served
in the restaurants. B. c.
Il suppose you mean stewed fresh corn.
Cut the kernels from the cob, cover with
slightly salted water, and stew for 20
minutes. or until tender Drain, cover
with hot milk season with salt and pep
uer to taste, and stir in a tablespoon
of -four; stir until smooth and slightly
thicken and take from the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
SOME HELPING HAND
HINTS FOR THE HOME
by MARION HARLAND

ing the corners of the mattress with the
fluid. Repeat this every three days until
all traces of the vermin disappear, then
apply the mixture at least once fort
night. Watch the bed each day for a re-
turn of the invaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Fish Stain in Serge

'sWill you kindly inform me through
your Corner of a successful remedy for re-
moving a halibut stain from blue serge
coat? MRS. Z. u. M
You do not say whether the halibut was
cooked or raw. IT the former, the stain
is probably due to the butter or grease
on the fish In which case rub fulier
earth into the spot, leave for "a hours.
then cover with blotting paper, and press
with a warm iron to extract the grease,
after which brush out the powder ana
sponge the spot with ammonia and not
water IT. however, the fish was raw
sponge with household ammonia ana
little hot water. Thils should remove the
spot. If not, try alcohol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
MRS. FELIX BLACKBURN
RITFFET LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. Felix Blackburn will give a buffet
luncheon Thursday in compliment to her
sister. Mrs. Coleman Ward of Pittsburg,
including a limited number of Mrs. Wards
friends in the courtesy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
FRIENDS NOT
ENCOURAGING
After 20 Years Illness, Friends
of Mrs. Bowen Thought She
Could Not Recover

Arritts. va.--~For 20 years l suffered
with womanly trouble" says Mrs. d. ].
Bowen, of this place. and although 1
tried different treatments, 1 did not get
any relief.
90 was unable to look after any of my
work, and my friends thought l could
not get we'll
Finally, l began to take Cardui, the
woman's tonic, and / hadn't taken one
third of the first bottle, before could
notice its good effects.
Now I can do all my work, feel like
I'm not more than 16 years old, but am
really 40. My friends say / look SO
well, they hardly know me when they
meet me in the road.
My daughter is using Cardui now.
and she says it is a fine medicine.
also have a number of lady friends
who are taking it, since they found out
how 1t helped me.
Whenever I feel little fatigued after
. days work, I just take dose of
Cardui, and am all right.
can't say too much for Cardui."
No matter how long standing the
trouble, Cardui is almost sure to help
you. 1t is a tonic remedy. 1t is pre-
pared for women. to bring relief from
womanly ailments.
You can rely on Cardui. 1t viii do for
you. what 1t has done for thousands of
others 1t will help you
Begin to take Cardui today.
~ p. Write to; Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co, Chat
tanooga. Tenn. for Special Inatruc-
lions, and 81 page book, .Ifonc Treat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Directions for Violet Bead Work

.sWill you kindly forward to me the
information as how to make violet beads?
M X"
Another correspondent asked last week
for this information and her letter was
printed. l hope that she and you may
soon receive the desired directions fof
'.yiolet bead work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Another French Officer Killed

PARIS. April 21.-Another officer OF
the French military aviation corps,
DeBlamont, was killed at
the living grounds at Villecoublay Just
outside Paris today. His monoplane
turned turtle. He fell about 800 rect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
AFTERNOON BRIDGE
FOR MRS. LIJNDGREN

Mrs. c. M. Stanley will entertain the
members of her bridge club and several
additional tables of players Thursday aft
ernoon in compliment to her sister, Mrs
Carl Lundgren of North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
MRS. CHARLES S. LEEPER
A BRIDGE HOSTESS

In compliment to Mrs. Charles G. Da-
Wis, Mrs. Charles Leeper was a hostess
yesterday afternoon at bridge, entertain
ing 16 guests. Several additional friends
joined the party for tea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
DR.. Vines Goes to Charlotte

ST. Joseph. Mo. April 21.-Dr. Will
liam M Vines, pastor of the First Bap-
list church here, today accepted call
to the pastorate Of the First Baptist
church at Charlotte, n. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Potato Pancake

One cup cold mashed potato, one egg,
little salt and pepper, two cooking spoons
flour. one tablespoon baking powder, one
half cup sweet milk. Mix all together,
have frying pan hot Use two spoons lard
or dripping; drop a spoon of paste at a
time and let 1t flatten out. They will rise
to three times in size. Fry brown and
turn. This will make a dozen cakes, and
they can be eaten plain, with butter or
with jelly, as one wishes.-Kindness OF
p. Il. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Plural of Crisis

''Will you please tell me what is the
plural of crisis? NJ. NJ"
The plural of the word crisis is crises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
MRS. LESLIE FULENWIDER
HOSTESS AT ROEBUCK CLUB

Mrs. A. l.. Fulenwider will entertain at
luncheon at the Golf-Auto club, Roebuck
Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
MISS MABEL WHEELOCK
AFTERNOON BRIDGE HOSTESS

In compliment to Miss Margaret Latady
Miss Mabel Wheelock will be a hostess at
bridge Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
MRS. X. ID. BURGER
A BRIDGE HOSTESS

Mrs r. D. Burger will be one of the
hostesses of Thursday afternoon, enter
tanning at bridge in compliment to her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

The board of managers of the Mercy
Home Industrial School for Girls will hold
an important meeting this morning at
1920 at the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
No Remedy for Scorched Lard

Il have a friend who is so unfortunate
as to. have had about 50 pounds of lard
scorched. Could you give remedy that
viii take away the burnt taste, or enough
SO that 1t may be used? 1t is quite bad.
If not, place the question before the Cor
ner. We make the appeal, sure that some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
How Is Peach Brandy Made?

~ have a peach orchard in Colorado
and sometimes lose crop by frost, or
most of the crop. l am advised to make
brandy of the peaches at such time, that
is, the peaches that are not killed or
harmed by the freeze. Is there book
published on how to make peach brandy?
=. ts-=z..-4-=-.---.s--rzszsa WE. d.
I have never heard of such book as
you mention. but perhaps some of our
readers may be able to supply you with
the desired information. | therefore re-
fer the query.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward ". Barrett and
their children will sail Saturday on the
Saxona for Europe to be absent several
months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Social Matters and Club NewsPlans for GraduatesProspec
tive Entertainments Some of the Hostesses- Informal
Luncheons and Bridge Parties Announcements
Personal Mention of Well Known People
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

Mr. II. NJ. Rushton of New York. eener-
al agent for the Seaboard railroad, IS
spending a few days as the guest of his
sister, Mrs Felix Drennen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

Miss Elizabeth Massey will join her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard W. Massey,
this week in Atlanta, where they are at
tending the opera and viii motor with
them to Florida. She Will be the guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
NOTES

NOTES
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Drennen motored
TO Atlanta yesterday and will be among
Birmingham people attending grand
opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Cinnamon Bun

Save a cup of dough from the second
rising of your bread, and into this work
one-half cup of dough creamed with one
half cup of sugar and well beaten egg.
Add one-half teaspoon of cinnamon one
teaspoon of soda dissolved in a little hot
water, and one-half cup of cleaned cur
rants dredged with -four. Knee =
make into buns or a tr'i asa set io IRE
for one-half taaf snj af.e.- t-q4aeas
of NJ c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Ink Stain in Table Linen

..<indly advise me how to remove a blue
ink stain from a white linen tablecloth,
1t has been in 1t three days.
A READER.
Chlorinated soda, salts of lemon, or OK
alic acid will remove stains. Pour or rup
any one of these detersives upon the
stain, leave on for not more than five mii-
utes, then rinse in clear water, taxing
care to wash out all the acid III the
stains remain apply the detersive again
and wash out again. If left on too long
the chemical will make a hole In the ma
teria1 treated. A slower but safer meth
cd is to moisten the ink stain and rnp
into it cream of tartar, then lay In tne
sun for many hours, dampening the spot
frequently, and applying more cream Oh
tartar. At night wash in clear water ana
leave in this all night. Repeat the pro-
cess until all the stain disappears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

am sorry 70 dleanaoinl golf feieas
but to n best of irY HaaWieose fa#HH
atsolateia re re'1aGrs Tor tho ri as
aoae TIRE Iasa na. sIHa8a taste
st6rch -. 1ns QtnaH Han "a YES aa
ever heard af q REMEDY Scr s1en - aess-
aehl q e4za they would .-.l. u.s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

The birmingham Circle of the King
Daughters and Sons will meet this after
noon in Room 413. Farley building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
Potaloes 10 Bread

Tread gooa recipe ~ Hs1-~. making
with potatoes. The only thing | did not
understand was the temperature OF the
potato water to be used. Should 1t be
cold, lukewarm, or warm? VIII you KIND
ly inform me, a sit might make a diner
ence in the ightness or heaviness OF t9e
bread. Mrs. T. y.
The potato water should be lukewarhi
when used. OF course, while the po'a-
toes are hot they are mashed and the
Shortening and sugar are added to them
then, after which the mixture is thinned
by the addition of three cups of lukewarm
water, if you mean to use three quar-
ters of -four. For this quantity OF nou,
four potatoes will be sufficient. Have al
the liauid used in bread making at blood
temperature If could this sponge Will
not rise properly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Guild of Mercy will meet Thursday
afternoon at o'clock with Miss Clara
Lee Wodson. Especial attention is called
TO change in the hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

guests Mrs. W. C. Lloyd of Atlanta and
Miss Jewell Ward of Cuthbert, Ga, and
to Miss Mary Rogers guests. Miss Tes-
tard of New Orleans and Miss Jones of
Evergreen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-22

~. p. Write to;. Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat
tanooga. Tenn. for Special Instruc-
Hons, and 81 page book, Home Treat
ment for Women" sent in plain wrap
per- on request.