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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
HELPING HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME

kindness of the Corner. I just love the
beautiful pacel And l do hope that it
will repay me for all the suffering | have
gone through. 1t will help me to rest
up, / know. Again, | thank the Cor
neri G. K''
"A short time ago l wrote, asking
friends in your dear Corner il any one had
cancelled stamps to give my deaf mute
son, and we have been fortunate in get
ting many answers. They have numbered
so. 1t got beyond my means and time
to answer all of them, so [ ask you to put
a thank notice for me in your talks.
hope many friends will see it and know
their efforts to please our little son were
appreciated He now has quite a colec-
tion and enjoys them so much. He has
not yet been able to get an album to
put them in, but we hope in the near flu
ture to get him one. Again | thank
ALI MRS. II. J. b."
81 fear | am of no use. | cannot claim
to be a member of your band I wrote
you several months ago for the address
of w. L. b.. who is in the almshouse. |
sent him dozen phonograph records; 10
We're broken by the express, but the COM
pany paid me and / sent the money to
w. L. 3. I have exchanged several let
ters with him. and he is much more hope
full than he was. | am busy, for am
father, mother and companion to my two
girls and boys; with housekeeping and
business I fear I have grown selfish.
MRS. b. T. F."
''I received two addresses OF people
who wanted old white cloths. / sent a
bundleSto one and received card thank
ing me. | also heard the other day of
a woman who wanted some, but she will
not need them before the fall, SO l wrote
to her saying I would try and save some
for her before that time. l had given all
to the first woman. MRS. e. c..
'I want to thank you for the postal you
sent 80 me telling me of a mattress and
bed spring I could have. They will cer-
tainly be most acceptable to my sick
mother. I went for them Immediately. My
husband is still in the insane asylum
have enough pink rags to make a small
rug Has any one some old white pieces
that I could have? OF course 1 will call
for them. MRS. A. G.
Is not the array a goodly windup to the
seven days of thought and toll for others
1t is pleasant to be assured that our
labor is not in vain and that our strength
is not spent for naught. There are no
fake letters in the Corner. Least of
all would we manufacture testimonials
like the preceding. 1t ought not to be
necessary to>say this, but there are carp
ing critics everywhere and pessimists
that disgrace mankind There are Cthank
Cod more who rejoice in fruits which
prove the brotherhood of the race and
delight in serving their brethren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
80 HOW'DNOU'WRl
M<Q IOVELE7TER ?1l
WILLIAM HAzLITr TO SARAH WALKER

William Hazltt, who was considered
one of the most brilliant of the literary
set of London. in which was included
Lamb Coleride, Proctor and Hunt, had
several most interesting love affairs. He
woman, Miss Stoddart, an excellent letter
writer a good talker and we'll read in
literature, but one who seems to have
been almost unfeminine in her cool busi-
ness-like way of looking at difficulties.
especially at the difficulty of dissolving
a marriage in which incompatibiity had
developed itself.
Mrs. Hazlitt was, besides, homely in
manner and disposition and had no rever-
ence for the great intellectual gifts Of
her husband, or perhaps found them pres
emily buried under the load of his humors
and intoerant ways.
During the Il years Hazlitt lived with
his wife he had been in love with
series of Dulcineas-with Miss Ralston,
a Miss Windham and Sally Shepherd. A
formal separation had taken place be-
tween husband and wife, with perfect
tranquility, and no resentment on either
side.
Upon separating from his wife Hazl.tt
took lodgings with Mr. Walker, a tailor,
who had two daughters, Sarah and Betsy.
On the 18th of August 1920, he saw Sarah.
the eldest of the tailor's daughters. for
the first time. and he became enamored
almost to desperation. 1t is astonishing
to read the stages of this affair, and
there could be no excuseo of age or senile
imbecility, for he was only A.
Hazlitt had small medallion portrait
engraved of this creature, and it pre-
sents the idea of rather f1acid face
dull, round, heavy, though full of a cer-
tain correctness. To read the frantic
eulogiums of this ordinarily acute
thinker and judge. one would think such
a face had never been seen In the world.
When in February 1929, Hazlitt went to
Scotland to arrange his divorce he show
cred "the divine Sarah" with letters, and
in one of these he said he thought of a
speech she had made him-''your assuring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Ole Miss, | lows dat you'd
call de "Slit Skirt" er "Open
Question" wouldn't you?


than an electric button. and with single
scrubby white wing perched perilously
on the brim, where its sole duty seemed to
be to call attention loudly to the fact that
Peggy's nose wasA not built on the classic
lines a mercury wing seemed to de-
mand
Perhaps you could doctor it bit
Anne" Peggy said pleadingly.
you've always had a Snack with your
own hats
"Of course I'll try if you say So she
replied. oblgingly, "but you must do the
ripping There's a French name inside
and l feel that it's sort of a sacrilege to
trifle with anything so solemn as hat"
My DEAR said Peggy stoutly, Mad
anne Blank is only another frail creature
like yourself. Don't speak of her in the
hushed tones that you employ. I don't
regard headgear with the reverence that
you do"
When the bonnet has been ripped Anne
saw plainly enough that the pretty wings
had been folded over each other in
shapeless manner by Madame Blank, so
as not to show them off at all, and so she
separated them and arranged them direct
ly in the back of the bonnet. as things are
worn this season, poising them like sea
gull IN full flight
'At any rate, you don't look lopsided, !"
said Anne as she pleaced the hat on her
sisters head and ventured to say that
1t would do until she could get another
bonnet as of course she needed several.
That afternoon the two girls started
out for round of the milliner shops
Don't let's go to Madame Blanks
begged Peggy Il don't think she behaved
right about that hat of mine, and
want to show her that | can be quite in
dependent of her and purchase my bon
nets elsewhere"
This suited Anne to a IT. because she
adores shopping and proving.
You know there's as wide distinction
between the two>as there is between the
deadly effect the one has on the purse
and the absolute innocuousness the other
has concerning it,
Shopping is when you buy.
Prowling is when you merely look
around"
But, be that as it may the two girls
went Shopping on this occasion. with
vengeance"
Now. Annes miliner is very differ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
This Boy Needs a Wheel

Il am a boy of 12 years old and peddle
papers to support myself. 1t takes me an
awfully long time to get around to my
customers. If | could only get bicycle
7 could do it in half the time and with
help my mother at fon1e There are eight
of us children and my mother is not
strong. She is often sick, SO she cannot
buy the wheel for me. l told her l
meant to write to the Corner. She told
me l would not be so lucky as to get
the bicycle that way, for she says that
when bad luck comes to anybody it seems
to come our way and then all goes
wrong. She told me to save money for
stamps for my letter. but my sister lent
the money to me and l am writing. Oh,
how | should like to get a wheel! There
is so much mother has to spend for
clothes, and there are just three sisters
old enough to work. I will pray every
night that l may get that wheel!
'WILLIE T."
There Is no such thing as TUCK my
boy. 1t pleases me more that you should
pray for the wheed that may help you to
ease somewhat the load that bows your
mothers heart and body. We will try
to get the wheel for you. I have picked
you out among the half dozen who are
waiting their chance to be heard because
you are so young and yet so desrous to
do a mans part in life.
1 can almost promise that you will
hear from some of our well wishers and
co-workers, for / know their works. and
the great, warm, tender hearts that lie
back of the busy hands 1t will be
white day in my week when some one of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
SOCIETY NOTES

Mrs. James Hughes has returned
from Montgomery, where she spent
several weeks as the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Lucius Richardson
Mr and Mrs. e. T. Wilcox have gone
to Florida to spend a short while.
Mr. Henry Key Miner went to Black
Mountain yesterday to attend the Cab
aniss- Weatherly wedding which occurs
this evening.
Mr. Jelks Cabaniss has also gone to
Black Mountain, where he will be one
of the attendants at the marriage of
his brother Mr.. Edward Cabaniss, and
Miss Weatherly.
Miss Mary Sessions will be a student
this winter al Woman's college in Mont
gomery. She has entered upon her
studies there.
Miss Katherine McElderry left yes
terday for her home in Talladega aft
visit to Miss Mary Meighan
Mr. and Mrs Allen Gary Litchfelo
Gary Jr
Miss Florence Wertheimer has re-
turned after a months stay in New
York city.
Mr.. and Mrs J. l.. Drennen went up
to Blount Wednesday to spend the
week end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Anna Held


The opening of the season at the Jeffer-
son theatre next Thursday matinee and
night with Anna Held and her all star
variety jubilee should be a notable event
In local theatrical affairs. Probably no
more popular opening attraction could
have been secured.
1t goes without saying the scenic en-
yironment will be entirely adequate, and
Miss Helds costumes and jewels are Won
ders of Paris creations, which can be seen
far in advance of American styles.
This all star company travels in a
special train, consisting of Miss Held S
private car. two compartment cars, two
baggage cars and a dining car, with
her French chef. walters, maids, Wallets,
porters, etc, and a retinue of servants
The sale of seats will commence this
moning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
SEVERAL CHANGES IN
A., B. & A. SCHEDULES

Roanoke, September 2e--(Specal)-Sev-
eral radical changes in the schedule of
the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
road have been announced to take effect
September 2S. There will be two trains
out from Birmingham, one leaving at 8
o'clock in the morning and arriving here
at 1:42 p. m. The other will leave Bir-
mngham at 4:30 in the afternoon and ar
rive in Roanoke at 1870. This train will
lie over here, leaving on the return To
Birmingham at 1:05 and arriving in that
city at $3.50. A train made up here will
leave for LAGRANGE at 1880 a. M, return
ing at S.55 in the evening The morning
train to Birmingham will continue on
present schedule.
Miss Lucy Dickinson of Birmingham
has arrived in Roanoke to conduct class
in voice in connection with the public
schools of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
MISS MARY ELLEN PERKINS
TO BE A DEBUTANTE

One of the most interesting in the
coterie of lovely girls who to make
their bows this season to society is Miss
Mary Ellen Perkins, the daughter of.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Perkins Her formal
debut will occur the middle of Novem-
ber Miss Perkins completed her studies
this year at Columbia institute and is
as clever as she is attractive. She will
be much entertained, her aunts, Mrs. W.
G. Oliver and Mrs. j. B. Simpson, both
planning to compliment her shortly after
her parents introductory hospitality,
though the nature of their entertain
ments is not yet decided; and several
other lovely affairs are also in prospect
and will be later announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
REPUBLICANS ARE
TO Be OUSTED BY
WHOLESALE SOON
McReynolds Will Probably
Give Early Attention to
Jobs in Alabama
president is BUSY
WITH OTHER THINGS
Democrats Resent IntimatiOns That
Wilson Has Been Using Appoint
ments as Big Stick for
Pending Legislation
by c. E. STEWART

Washington, September 26-(Specal)
From what is considered the very best of
authority it is said that Attorney General
McReynolds will in the very near future
begin what will finally result in clean
sweep of all republican office holders
under the department of justice. District
attorneys, marshals and other republican
hodovers will be taken up state by state
and removed from office and democrats
put in their places.
The Attorney General himself has made
no such statement. nor will he verify
this report, at the same time it is cred
tied to United States senator who is in
close touch with the administration that
this would be done. 1t is said that the
Attorney General has arrived at the con-
clusion that it is impossible to conduct
the affairs of the department of justice
satisfactory when the major portion of the
work must be done by republicans who
are-not in sympathy, If not actually an
tagonistic, to the policies of the adminis-
tration.
Alabama Will Come Early
Alabama and Georgia will probably be
among the first that will receive the at
tention of the Attorney General. In fact,
it is believed that the Attorney General
only waited the return of Senator Bank
head to the capitol to make a definite
move in the pending appointment of the
successor of Warren Reese in the middle
district and to discuss with him the other
appointments in the state.
Further 1t is believed here that the pas
sage of the tariff bill and the currency
measure will herald a perfect deluge of
appointments in all the departments of
the government. Ne one goes so far as
saving that the President has been hold
ing back appointments as a weapon to
use on some recalcitrant senator or con-
gressman to force him into line on these
measures. because as a matter of fact, to
all outward appearances at least, such
course has not been at all necessary,
for if the country has ever witnessed an
example of party unity on legislation it
certainly has been during the present ses-
sion on the tariff and currency bill
President Wilson has had the support of
a solid party-almost without the least
diseord-in his fight for both these meas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27

me ! had not lessened your pleasure at
the play by being with you" But the
answers to his letters were stiff and for
NAL From this moment his agonies be-
came really frightful. and as a picture o.
morbid jealousy, nothing can equal the
passages in the "Liber Amoris that fol-
low:
ITO this letter. he says, IT have re-
ceived no answer; rot line. The rolling
years of eternity win never fill up that
blank. Where shall | be? What am L?
Or where have l heen?"
Hazlitt now began to suspect Little
Yes and No to be an "arrant jilt" His
letters show dreadful state of mind,
What have l suffered since l parted
with YOU, A raging fire in my heart and
in my brain that ] thought would drive
me mad. The steamboat seemed n
prison--a hell-and the everlasting waters
an uncomfortable repetition of the same
ideas-my woes. | feel the eternity Of
punishment in this world. I wish for
courage to throw myself into the waters,
but l cannot even do that. i believe you
have all along hated me, and only played
with me. The people even take notice Ct
my dumb despair and pity me. What can
be done? | cannot forget you, and ca I
find no other like what you seemed
Sarah finally wrote to Hazlitt, and in
reply he said '-Your letter raised me for
moment from the depths oil despair, but
not hearing from YOU yesterday or today
am gone back again. love you as DO
my own soul; my soul is welded to you
and | would not hesitate a moment be-
tween you and an angel from heaven
grant all you say about my self-tor-
menting madness: but has it been without
cause?"
When Hazlitt returned he was coldly
received and he determined to go away
He gathered up the pieces of the lockct
which had belonged to her and of the lit
tie image. He kissed them and inclosed
them to her, labeled, pieces of broken
heart to be kept in remembrance of the
unhappy. Farewell. He made several
vain attempts to win her back but finally
lost every feeling toward her-respect
pity and tenderness. Not long after he
obtained his divorce and Married another
lady, from whom he was separated in a
short time. He wds clearly an ill-condi-
toned soul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
HER CONDITION
QUITE CRITICAL
But Roleta Lady Built Up Her
Shattered Nervous System
BY Taking Cardui, the
Woman's Tonic

- Roleta, Tenn.-Mrs. Lizzie Perry, of
Roleta, whose illness for three years
caused her friends much worry, makes
the following statement for publicati
Il suffered terribly for three years,
from sick headache, and was SO ner-
vous at times, l could hardly stand it.
l had dragging pains, and pains in my
side.
Finally, I got the blues so, my mem
ory got bad, and 1 was hardly able to
80.
wrote you for advice, and after TAX
ing three bottles of cardui. the wom-
ans tonic. am stronger than ever be-
fore, do not have headaches, or those
awful pains in my side, and feel like a
new person entirely.
can never thank you enough, for
what your medicine has done for me- ]
believe would have been in my grave
had 1t not. been for Cardui.
E wish all women who suffer would
lake Cardui, the womans tonic. and
be happy and healthy
The success of Cardui, in benefiting
oick and ailing women, is due to the fact
that It is building tonic for the nerves.
~ well as for the physical system. 1t is
composed of purely vegetable ingredi-
onts. which act gently and naturally
&ithout bad after-effects.
Why not try Cardui for your troubles?
n. B.-Write tos Ladies' Advisory
OSDt. Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat
fanooGa, Tenn for Special Instructions,
6Hd 6{-page book, Home Treatment for
Women" sent In plain wrapper. on re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
MRS. TARDY RECEIVES
c. A. X. APPOINTMENT

Soon after Mrs. William Cummings
Story's election as president general Of
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, she appointed a committee from the
organization to cooperate with the Chill
dren of The Confederacy. This committee
will meet next spring in Washington at
the. time of the annual conference. Mrs.
c. NJ Tardy of Birmingham, head of the
Children of the American Revolution in
this state. received an appointment as
member of the committee this month.
The chairman is Mrs Daniel Lothrop of
Concord, president general of the Ma
tional Children of the American Revolu-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Ready Money"

Ready Money! comedy of love, ro-
nance and thrills, will be the offering at
the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday
matinee and night.
The author, James Montgomery. brings
a decidedly fresh treatment to one of the
present day problems in his comedy,
Ready Money Grace Tyler is very
much in love with Stephen Baird, and
Grace's mother objects to Stephen. There
seems nothing the matter with the young
man except that he is discouraged and
downhearted at his i'll luck. Stephen
casts about for something that will allow
him to overcome parental difficulties and
the manner of his doing SO makes one of
the most successful comedies in years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
M'ELROY- Y-MCARTY,
CARDS ARE ISSUED

ing card:
Mr.. Massillon Fletcher Mccarthy re-
quests the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of his daughter, Mary
Fletcher, to Mr.. James Merle McElroy
on the evening of Thursday, October 16,
at 800 o'clock; 907 South Seventeenth
street, Birmingham, Ala.
An enclosed card states
viii be at home after the November
25, Lucerne Circle, Orlando, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Baptists at Harnersv;lle

Sylacauga, September 26-( Special )--The
Baptist association was held with the
Harpersville Baptist church this week.
There was a good representation from the
churches that compose the associa tion,
and very profitable session was had.
John G. Williams of Talladega was re-
elected moderator; the Rev. j. B. Byrd of
Talladega Springs, clerk, and j. F. Pope
of Wilsonville was reelected treasurer.
The next meeting will be held with An
tioch church in the northern end of the
county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN

selves to contribute each month to the
cause. Afterward euchre and heart-dice
were enjoyed, Miss guilty receiving the
first euchre prize a beautiful water bot
tie; Mrs. J. e. Kuhns the consolation,
and Mrs Burks the first prize for heart
dice, handsome sofa pillow top. Mrs.
Middaugh drew the consolation, a set
of salt and pepper shakers.
At the close of the games a salad
course was served. Among the visitors
were Mrs. Minis, Mrs. Yeagan, Mrs. Ad-
lSins, Miss Bodeke and Miss Coleman of
Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Push Work on Courthouse

Chattanooga. September 26.-(Special)
Finishing touches are rapidly being put
upon Hamilton county's new $500,00O court
house. The structure should be entirely
completed within the next 30 days Work
Is also being pushed upon the grounds;
the old stairways in the walls have been
removed and new excavations made in
with the final plans adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
AGLAIA SOCIETY
HOLDS A MEETING

The regular meeting of the Aglaia Lit
erary society was held yesterday at the
High school. The quotations embodied:
My Idea of Summer Vacation The
following programme was enjoyed:
"A Moonlight Frolic," Miss Dorla Cox.
Interesting Books | Read This SUM
mer," Miss Roberta Livingston.
Reading, "A Live Funeral" Miss Hazel
Newman"
The study course for the coming semes-
ter is Modern Authors and Literature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Warning to Hunters

Chattanooga, September 26.-(SpeciaI)
Mel Wright. special game warden for
this territory, has issued a warning to
hunters to refrain from shooting bullbats.
There Is special statute prohibiting the
killing of these birds on the grounds that
they are valuable as an enemy to insects
and vermfn which prey upon crops. The
bats up to this time have been killed
many hunters being In ig-
norance Of the law protecting them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
HILLARD SOCIETY
MEETS AT HIGH SCHOOL

The Hilliard held it's usual meeting at
the High school Friday. The programme
was a series of essays on Thomas Edi-
son, Oliver Goldsmith and President Will
son. These were followed by some excel
lent one minute talks by the members
Thus far the Hilliard has been very sue
cessful, both in securing members and
in programmes, and every one looks for
ward to q bright Year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Bjiou-Next Week

'The Confession comes next week II
is said that the company is splendid
and capable of presenting this drama
which deals with great question from an
entirely new angle and in different man
ner from the past The play is well
known, having years run in New York
and two years at higher prices. This is
the first popular priced engagement in
Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Orpheum-Children's Matinee

Children will have their inning at the
Orpheum this afternoon. for there is a
special entertainment awaiting them this
week in the two twins who are in the
Atlas Trio act. Such wonderful boys
haven't been seen here before. The entire
bill is of exceptional merit, and will draw
large Saturday matinee audiences. There
are two performances tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Biiou-Women,s Matinee

Women by the hundreds will see "A
Mans Game" thisf week, for it is the
strongest womans play of the season. in
tensely interesting, well acted and appeal
ing. The matinee seats are already sell
ing rapidly and the house will be filed.
There is another performance tonight
ending the engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
MRS. MURPHY
ENTERTAINS CLUB

Mrs. II. Murphy entertained the Catho-
lie Woman's club at her home in West
End Wednesday afternoon in honor of
two visitors from Chicago, Mrs Connel
and Mrs. Smith. The business part of
the meeting followed the usual routine
Miss Guilty interested the members in
the baby welfare work. recently taken
up in the city, the ladies obligating them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-27
Sweet Potato Croauettes

One pint cold mashed sweet potatoes,
one egg, one tablespoon butter, salt and
pepper to taste. Mix well, make into lit
tie round or oval cakes, roll in well
beaten egg and cracker crumbs. and fry
in hot lard until brown.-kindness of a
reader.