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The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Mothers Union.

The quarterly meeting Of the
Mothers Union was held Monday af-
ternoon in the council chamber Of
the City Hall. Mrs. G. L. Wheeler
presided. Mrs. ]. W. Norton took the
i minutes. Reports were made of good
work accomplished. The celebration
Of Mothers Day in May, and Parents
Day, June IS. Also report of SER
vices rendered during the Fedora
tion A special vote Of thanks was
rendered Miss Peiser for valuable
assistance at that time.
Mrs. Wheeler stated that the
i appoint three ladies to cooperate
! with Mrs. Frank DeGarmo for the
with Mrs. Frank DeaGrmo for the
baby show at Che Fair. Prizes to the
amount of $500 will be given by the
Fair Association. Mrs. ]. w. Norton
was appointed chairman Of the COM
mittee, other members to be select
ed later.
It was also stated that the exclu-
sive privilege to check in the Fair
rest room, and to serve refresh
ments during the baby show at the
Model Home had been given the
Mothers Union by Secretary Brueg-
gerhoff.
Mrs. Wheeler made report of SER
vices rendered at the Charity Hos
pital and the Jail, and asked that the
Mothers Union undertake installing
nurseries in the churches for care
, of young children during services.
Interesting communication from
Mrs. J. D. Wilkinson on birds and
Forestry was read and endorsed.
Miss Peiser was asked to communi-
cate with Mrs. Wilkinson to that eff
feet.
Miss Schuster made report Of aid
extended to needy families. Greet
ing from Mrs. Henry Winter was
read by Mrs. Barlow. Committee was
appointed to send letters of condo
lence to Mrs. J. C. Foster and to
Mrs. B. f. Baker.
The Mothers Union is doing splen-
did work. In season and out Of sea-
son the members are untiring. The
officers are: President, Mrs. G. L.
Wheeler; first vice president, Mrs.
F, I. Holland; second vice president,
Mrs. y. Grosjean; third vice presi-
dent, Mrs. j. D. Wilkinson; treasur-
er Miss Hattie Schuster: CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. j. w. Nor
ton: auditor, Mrs. V. l.. Fulton.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Successful Entertainment.

The Library Association Of Homer
gave q very successful entertain
ment the past week for the benefit
of the Homer public library The
bright little two-act play Mr.. Bob
was presented by Miss Her King,
supported by a select cast under the
direction Of Chester Byrne. Cast:
Miss Luke, a maiden lady-Miss
Scaife.
Katherine, her niece Mrs. 4.
Ward.
Patty, Miss Luke's Miss
KinnebreW.
Marion, Mtty's friend MIR. Bob
Miss King.
Philip Royson, a nephew Of Miss
Luke-R. A. Madden.
Jenkins, the butler-D. G. Nelson.
Robert Brown, clerk Of law Office
Chester Byrne.
Act breakfast room in Miss
Luke's home.
Act 2-same as Act /. Afternoon.
Specialties by Marguerite Gill
Henry Turner, Marjorie Ward, Ly-
dia Lay, jacques steinau, Alvin Nc
Kenzie, Beulah Bridgeman, Malcolm
Monefeo. Leslie Gill; Martha Wilder
A handsome sum was realized,
which will make an acceptable pur-
chase Of books for the library.
The Library Association was or
ganized three years ago by few
earnest women. Mrs. E. s. Serpell
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
The State Fair.

Ihn naN s-Iaie Fair catalogue il
i i;nr pilulratlon The cover con-
5ails an excellent picture oI hn
gran,lstanH PACKED with people. The
catalogue contains 100 pages ANA
every page is full ct information
There are $500 offered in premiums
for The state high school exhibits.
MT, A &. Bernard State high school
inspector, is superintendent of This
division, and urges principals TO
have lEmir schools represented. Mrs.
VI. Il. Williams is lperintcndcnt OF
The general exhibits Miss Margaret
SScoielI is again at The head Of the
Art Department. which has a sub
class for children. Mrs. p. w. Lam
bert has charge OF culinary and
pantry stores with juvenile depart
mcnt. Mrs. +. Fl. Thurmond is at the
head OF the textile department
which has juvenile and old ladies
classes. Mrs ]. II. Fulllove Jr., is
superintendent Of the floral depart
ment. We may expect to see gor-
geous chrysanthemums, dahlias and
other handsome plants on eXhlbl-
ton.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
MRS. W. p. LEAR. =
MRS. G.. -AoTJRNER,
MRS. Il. A. SJMRELL,
Committee
A Little Dallnhler.

Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Dubois are the
happy parents of a lovely little
daughter, who is named for her
aunt, Miss Alice Douglas of Grand
Cane. Mother and babe are having
the best care of nurse. doctor and
friends at the North Louisiana San
itarium, and will soon be able to go
to their home at Trees City, where
Mr.. Dubois is engaged in business.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Midsummer.

1t was the time of shine and shade
The roses pale as death
Poured on the wind a fire divine
The spikenard Of their breath!
The locusts chirped in monotone,
The toad in garb of rust,
Monarch Of silence on a stone
Ruled in world of dust.
The birds were songless in the trees
But in the blue above,
The butterflies danced on the breeze
Like areoplanes of love.
There was rapture in the air
Caressing as boon,
For high and low and everywhere
The year was at the noon!
Edward Wilbur Mason.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Painful Accident.

The family and friends of Mr.. c.
L. Bland have been much concerned
about him since the severe accident
he met with last Sunday. Mr.. Bland
was about to start his machine
when the crank flew away from him
giving a severe blow on the ankle
which disabled him for severa
days. Mr.. Bland is improving but i;
still suffering.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Home Catherine.

That good sheet, the Bossier Ban
ner, which always has news Of
home and friends, tells Of the big
family reunion at the home Of Mrs.
Julia Zachary at Gainesville, near
Plain Dealing. It is SO seldom that
families come together in these days
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
HUMPHREYS

These remedies are scientifically and
earafnlly prepared prescriptions; used for
many years BY DR.. Humphreys III his private
pfantioa, and for nearly sixty years by the
people with satisfaction.
Medical Book mailed free.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Ssr &C. G.. Allen. @

ONCE ia Tile Cooper Building. Dr.
Allen is a graduate Of both schools
and carries a full line o1 hoineopa-
thjc remedies. Special attention to
chronic diseases.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10

was the first president. She sue
ceeded herself the second year,
leaving the library in nourishing
condition. Mrs. Serpell was sue
ceedtd by Mrs. I. F. Howard and an
other administration Of good work
will follow.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
lIanJfcd.

Cottage building, screen work ana
ali kinds Of repair work neatly done.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
T. A. HARVEY,
Old phone 1858.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Notice OF Removal.

Dr. George a. Harper, DenlJst, mas
removed to The Hutchinson building,
on Texas street, opposite me couft
house. Old phone 623.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Flour and Meal.

FLOUR-High patent 5000; sec
ond patent s5.75; extra fancy $3.50;
common $500: sacks iOc less.
MEAI-Standard 24-lb sacks 4oc,
cream 24-lb sacks Soc; cream meal
in wood $4.l5.
GRITs-Per bbl $3.50.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Foh FIX
Eevsss. Congestions. Inflammasions. J. /. 2

z
u Fsvers. Congestions, Iniammat atsons. Is
q Vfnxms. Werm Fever. \. .26
s Eolfe. Crying and Wakefulness OF Infants 25
4 Dfaxrhea. Of Children and Adults. !. Us
Y EoasAs. Colds, Bronchitis.
d Eas4hAche. Faceache, Neuralgia.
b Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. -. .26
3o DSspepsia. indigestion, Weak Stomach. {. ...25
II lFosr. Hoarse Cough, LAryngitis.
aA Halk Rheum. Eruptions. is
a6 GAanmatism. Lumbago. ............. :s5
10 Fewer and Aguo. Malaria. .ssss5
NJ RIlaa Blind q bleeding. External. Internal IS
n (Atarrk, influenza, Cold III Head rs
- EAaspIns Cough.
N Asthma. Oppressed, D1a1cult Breathing. Is
~ Kianey Disease.
14 Hervoss Debility. Vital Weakness .....1 90
80 usfnary Incontineecc. Wetting BID .25
- - Throat. Quinay
71n ETiroe Grin :. !. :. !. y. Is
1a11 u 1nuexists, or ssnt On receipt Of price,
HulrHRKYSs HoaUo. NEDlC1NE CO., Corner
01a4n nnd Ann StxoeEs, New Yoek.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
.F'ee,|I.dstuRs.

OATS-Per bu.: SOC.
CORN-Per bushel 90c.
BRAN-Per gO-lb. sack $i.i5.
CHOPS-Per sack $1.45.
HAY-Per ton: Arkansas $3.50;
aimethy $4,000, alfalfa $22.5O, Mexl-
can native alfalca $4,000.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
PROVISION MARKET
saup,a,ions Carefully Revised and
Corrected.
Hoo Products.

BACON-Clear rib sides i5c: dry
salt 1dc.
HAMS-per lb. Tic.
LARD-Per lb: Tierce compound
iOc; pure lard Il f-2c.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Suuar and kIolasses.

SuUaf and NIOHlSStS.
SUGAR-Standard granulated per
lb. 47-8c; choice Y. G. 43-4c.
MOLASSES- 3Oc; prime
s2c; common Csc; pure sugar horse
A5c.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Coffee

CDFFEE-Per lb.: Fair II i-2c;
medium Tic; better grades 20c.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Chickens and Eggs.

EHICKENS-Per doz.:: Hens $3.50;
slOO; broiIers $500. e.
TURKEYS--Per Id. i5c,
COCKS, guineas and culls $500.
DUCkS--per dozen $500.
lsEGGS-Per dozen t5c.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Dairy Products.

BUTTER Country, good to choice
15o; fancy creamery 35c; lib bricks
Sc.
CHEESE Daisy, per lb. t8c.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
f1ote$ and neW$
81 Interest

xss.ss.s BY III. +. ~. y y :


ida. is always received with deep
interest by their circle If Old ami
dear friends i'll this ci y. The fOl-
lowing interesting account uf the
marriage Of Miss Mamie Mutt, the
youngest daughter. i taken from
tIle Fort Meyers Daily Press of Fort
Meyers, Ella. Mrs. Mutt is i'll good
health and lives in comfort with
her daughters, Misses Cprdip and
Lettie Mutt, at their home on beau
tifuI SANDAL island. near The Flor
ida coast. Since the death ct their
father, the Iamcnted Capt. u. NJ.
Mutt, and later their uncle, Mr.. Jas.
+. Ashmore, Mrs. Nuts talented and
devoted daughters have been her
stay and comfort. The clipping
reads:
"a most impressive and beautiful
wedding service was s0lemnized ii
O'Neill Memorial church in this city
today at 80 pm, Dean L. A. Spen-
Ger Of Orlando officiating, the con
tracing parties being Miss Mamie
Mutt and Mr.. N. j. Holt. both resi-
dents Of Lee County. Having homes
at Sandal on The gulf and at Alva,
20 miles up the beautiful Caloosa-
hatohee, they are as we'll known in
Fort Meyers, their stopping place On
their Journeys to and fro as in their
own communities, and are highly
esteemed by large circle OF ac-
quaintances.
'The church was artistically dec
GRATED in ferns, palms and flowers,
the colors being red and white,
those Of the Daughters Of the Con-
federacy. Of which the family are
honored members.
with Mrs. z. L. Evans at the or
gan, the old yet ever new wedding
marches we're rendered with a feel
ing off their true significance.
Miss Mutt belongs to old Virginia
stock, her mothers family in the
early settlement Of Kentucky went
west to make their homes, making
her Kentuckian by birth. She was
for some years identified with the
teachers Of Lee County, has written
considerably and we'll for papers
and magazines.
"Mr. Holt was native Of Malmo,
Sweden, where his ancestors We're
land owners for generations. He
came to this country in his boyhood
and located at Sanibal Is years ago,
and has during all these years been
a neighbor and a guest in Mrs.
Nuts home on holidays and Sun
days. He not alone bears the love Of
the family Of which he becomes q
member, but has the respect and
confidence Of his business asso-
ciates.
1.-THE brides costume needs spe-
cial mention because Of the wonder
full combination Of the modern and
the antique. Her gown was Of white
silk crepe, heavily embroidered, the
material recently being brought
from Japan by a cousin. The style
Of the gown was a creation OF in
tricacies Of the most modern de-
sign, while the lace used was old
English thread which has been worn
by her mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother, and she carried
lace handkerchief Of almost in,
conceivable fineness and design
from Malta, and a delicately carved
ivory fan, an old heirloom Of the
family.
''Mr. and Mrs. Holt left on the 3
O'Clock train, going directly to Bos-
ton, where they will embark for an
ocean voyage to Europe. Upon their
return they will locate at Alva
where they have home and orange
grove interests
-
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Eye,lEontS.

GABBAGE-per lb. 8 1-2c.
ONIONS lb. Sc.
POTATOEs-per bushel $1.t0.
u NAVY BEANS Per lb. SC. "a
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10
Benefit Entertainment.

The ladies Of Holy Trinity Church
will give an entertainment at Prln-
cess Park Friday, August %. for the
benefit of their church. Music will
be furnished by the Caddo Band.
Refreshments for sale will be OH
hand. PUBLIC cordially invited.
The Caucasian., 1913-08-10

-
Mr.. A. B. Hardin has returned
from Hot Springs, Ark, much i'm
proved in health.
Miss Ruth Thompson of Leesyillf
is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. S
Stephenson in Quensborough.
Mrs. Fred Whitmeyer has re.
turned from a pleasant visit to Sar
Antonio.
Mr.. Joe Murphy and daughters
Misses Marguerite and Imelda, o
New Orleans are visiting their cous.
in, Mrs. E. Balfe, at her home or
East College street.
Miss Lucy Givins has returned
from Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Kerr Of New
Orleans are visiting their daughter
Mrs. A. w. Jackson on Creswel
street.
Messrs. Crea Pugh and Newtor
Stoer are enjoying a trip TO Sal
Lake City, and from ther they vii
make excursions in their little run
about"
Mr.. and Mrs. J. i. Wurtzbaugh
accompanied by Ruth Wurtzhaugh
Mr.. Paul Wurtzbaugh and Mis-
Tommie staIlcup of Jefferson, Tex.
as, left Thursday for Galveston II
Mr.. Wurtzbaugh's fine touring car
Misses Gertie and Louise Dillen
berger are enjoying cool Colorado
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Craig and little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
Manufacture of Gas is
An Interesting Process

CONTINUED From Page Three)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

bing machine where the ammonia is
removed through contact with water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
FIRE RISKS HERE
ARE REASONABLE
Type of Building and Eff
cient Fire Department
the Reasons

One of the reasons why Birmingham
property is considered a good risk by
the great fire insurance companies or
this and other countries is to be found
in the fact that its fire department and
its system of fire prevention is admitted
ly one of the most complete in the United
States.-
Your fire insurance man is a pretty
shrewd Individual. He has got the list
of chances of fires in the various cities
of the country figured down about as
finely as mathematics can figure them.
He knows that Birmingham is a great
manufacturing and industrial center: that
tons and tons of fuel are used within
her borders. But, nevertheless, he has
come into this city to write fire insur-
ance at a lower rate than in almost any
other city of the country, for the reason
that the city itself has reduced its own
risks from fire to an absolute minimum.
In the first place of course there is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

anoe matters hold sway, because with
in its borders are represented almost
every domestic, and many foreign in
surance companies through general
agencies. No doubt approximately SO
per cent of insurance written in Ala
bama is stamped directly or indirectly
from the Magic City
AS a productive field for all insur-
ance lines, statistics for 1912 reveal
some remarkable facts. There were
approximately so legal reserve life Gn-
GLIDING Alabama) companies represent
ed in this state during the year 1912,
showing policies in force of $205, 495,-
72O against $174,445,650 for the year
1911. During the year 1912 Alabamians
paid life insurance premious amounting
to S6,274,997.46, for which they received
in return claims amounting to s2,23s,-
9S1.63, or an income to insurance COM
panies over disbursements of over s4,-
100000, which shows quite a mortality
saving.
Mutual aid companies received pre-
miums during the year 1912, $774,305.54.
and paid claims amounting to $685.
344.54, which shows that rapid progress
is being made by companies writin 6
this form of insurance.
Miscellaneous companies. which in
clude casualty, surety. ETC.. deserve spe-
cial mention because OF the fact their
coverages were not introduced in this
state with success until recent years.
However legislation has greatly in
creased the demand by employers liza
bility acts governing master and SER
want. The past few years has shown
a steady increase in volume of casualty
premiums. During the past year cas-
ualty companies received in premiums
$1,206,20S and paid losses of $5S5.201.
Records tend to show that almost 80
per cent of this income was handled
by Birmin ghams progressive agencies.
Birmingham and the entire state of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

goes through. the big ammonia scrub
bing machine where the ammonia is
removed through contact with water.
Other Features of Process
Finally the gas goes through another
In this plant are number of great
boxes, the lids or tops of which are so
heavy that they have to be moved with
cranes. At certain intervals the bot
toms of the boxes are covered with a
mixture of wood shavings and iron FL
ings and these remove the sulphuretted
hydrogen which must be extracted be-
fore the gas can be sent out through
the pipes into the peoples homes.
Then when the gas has gone from,
the purifying house to the meter plant
to be measured it is conveyed to the
immense holders or tanks from which
1t is served to the consumer
1t is interesting to know that the gas
pressure throughout the city is kept
stable night and day through a COM
pressing plant. That plant means
exactly what its name implies. But
the worlxmen in the gas house call ii
the booster.
Auxiliary water gas plants provide
against any possible breakdown in the
coal gas works and if there should be
such breakdown the other gas could
be sent through the pipes at less than
a minutes notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

Alabama is awakening to the idea of
fire prevention and hundreds of thou
sands are now being spent everywhere,
and within short period of time Bir-
mingham, as well as other municipali-
ties, and the entire state will obtain an
enviable position for proficiency. Do
nestle fire companies, 64 in number,
received premiums from Alabama in
1912 of $2,815,744.16 and incurred losses
of S1.937.7S5.56. Foreign companies, 10
in number, received premiums of $780,
6S3.3S, and incurred losses of $G9l,-
398.03. Marine and inland companies,
81 in number, received premiums OF
$455,5S17S, and incurred losses of $780,
47s16.
Birmingham long ago was christen ed
the Magic City. 1t is not only pro-
gressive insurance center. but for busi-
ness Of every nature. Although it is
a cosmopolitan city, here will always
be found genuine hospitality of the
olden days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
Profitless Mining Investments

From the Wall Street Journal.
There is u man in Wall street who,
for so years, has invested or speculated
in mining stocks on system, and has not
yet cashed a bet. He bought only the
cheapest stocks, paying in no case more
than Is cents a share, expecting, of course
that most of them would prove WORTH
less, but hoping that some few might
appreciate in value and make the spec
ulation as whole a winning one. The
net result of his operations is that in
the 30 years. he has accumulated ,29S. 40i
shares of 155 different varieties of min
ing stocks that the stocks stand him in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
ALABAMA MAKES
RAPID STRIDES
IN INSURANCE
Birmingham Now Recog-
nized as Center for
Entire State
FIGURES ON THE
REPORTS FOR YEAR
Effect Legislation Has Had on Ger
tain Forms of Insurance-What
Is Being Done for Fire Pro-
tection-Other Features
BY A. j. ARRANT

Up until late years Alabama has not
been what might be- called progress
sive state from an insurance viewpoint.
Corporations as we'll as firms and indi-
viduals have had to be taught the ne
cessity of insurance. OF course the
older forms of insurance (fire and life)
have held the arena for years. but 1912
records reveal other forms making
great headway.
1t is true Birmingham is the real
fountain head in Alabama when insur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
REAL ESTATE
re department which is admistealv

fsre department wnfch 10 admittedly Sec
ond to none in the south and perfectly
competent to care for the work 1t NAV
have to do. The insurance underwriter
makes many of his figures higher or
lower according to the efficiency of the
city fire department. So that was the
first point in Brmingham's favor when
the underwriters met to make their rates.
But there was another thing quite as i'm
portaht, If not more so 1t was found
that the authorities of the department.
and of the city had taken extraordinary
precautions looking to the prevention of
fires
For instance the building construction
of the town is probably of better risk
percentage than that of any other city
either south or north. That is due to
several things. first of course to the fact
that Birmingham is a modern city. SO
that when practically its oldest buildings
were constructed they were put up under
building regulations still regarded as mod
ern and designed to eliminate the dan
ger of blazes wherever possible
This rigid inspection has been kept up
and kept up to date ever since and now
the buildings going up in the city are of
the sort that call for the lowest insur-
ance rates in the country. The records
of the city also show ,iat there has been
no general fire for many years: that the
blafes for the most part have been of
the 'incipient sort, handled most prompt
ly and effectively by the fire department
with minimum of loss
1t is undoubtedly for that reason that
the fire underwriters have put down the
premiums on fire insurance in this town
until the entire town Is well and SUBJ
stantally guarded against loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
Supply VS.. Demand

From the ST. Louis Republic.
Now, you take it from me. not
enough scandal by half gets into the
newspapers. l say print it all, print
every bit of it that can be dug UP.
Good night gentlemen, here comes my
car
that? Who was that fellow anyway?
"Oh, he knows what he is talking
about, all right. That's Wigley, the cir
culation manager of one of our news
papers here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
A Rare Declaration

From the st. Louis Republic.
Here's story about a man who mar
ried ON a salary OF $50 week.
well, what of itT'
He's drawing $125 a week now. and
declares he Is saving as much money,
II not more, as when he was only get {.
ting the $60.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

$125,0O0, that none of them ever paid q
dividend and that there is now a bid price
for only four of the 1856 varieties. His
holdings of these four he could sell for
approximately $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
SENATORS RETURN FOR
HEARING ON CURRENCY
Hitchcock and 0'Gorman, Back from
White Sulphur, Disgruntled Over
Financial Measure.
COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING

For the first time in week the Senate
Committee on Banking and Currency
yesterday had quorum.
Senators O'Gorman and Hitchcock.
who have been at White sulphur Springs
playing golf, have returned and attended
is outspoken in his opposition to the cur
rency measure. Senator O'GOrman. while
not showing his opposition. is under
stood to he firmly opposed to any effort
to enact currency legislation at this ses-
sion.
Strong support OF the administration
bill in the main. was voiced Yesterday
by w. W. Flanagan, of Montclair. y.
j.. former New York banker, who oc-
cupied the stand the entire day
Although he suggested some changes
Mr.. Flanagan approved the pending
measure as sound in principle Among
other things he suggested that any bank
having bonds on deposit with the Treas
ury, equal to half its capital stock
should have the right to deposit COM
mercial paper with the Federal Reserve
Board as collateral for an additional
issue of notes. the total issue of notes of
such bank, however, not to exceed the
amount of its capital stock.
Senator Hitchcock was inclined to ap-
prove this plan. The Nebraska Senator
is opposed to retiring the outstanding
national bank note currency and con-
tends that all that now is necessary is
to provide an additional currency of
about % per cent. This, he said, would
operate as an elastic cushion and pre-
vent that rigidity of the currency about
which there is so much complaint.