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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
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HOW MARY PIERREPoNT WROTE TO WORTLEY MONTAGUE

Lady Mary Wortley Montague was one
of the worlds greatest women. In in
| tellectual brilliancy and power she had
few peers among the men and women
of her day and as long as English his
tory is read her fame will be secure.
Her maiden name was Mary Pierre
pont and she was the daughter of Eve
| lyn PierreDont, who afterward became
the duke of Kingston Her mother died
when she was baby, leaving her in the
care of a father who had little affection
for his children, and her education in
her own words, was "one of the worst in
the worlh. But she had a great thirst
for knowledge a wonderful memory and
plenty of good books, and, with unrenit-
ting diligence she stored away the learn
such good effect.
Her brilliant mental powers first at
tracted the attention of her future bus
band when she was but IA years of age.
He was very much her senior. a corres-
pondence grew up between herself and
Miss Anne Wortley. Mr.. Wortley Mon
tague's sister. wherein, she repeatedly
asked for guidance in her studies, cri.i-
cism and advice, answers to which ques-
tions it fell to the lot of the brother to
dictate.
After the death of Anne the letters
passed to Mr.. Wortley Montague direct.
An affection sprang up and matters wore
finally settled between the lovers; all that
remained was a request for the 1adys
fathers consent.
The marquis of Dorchester as he had
row become, conditioned his approval
with form of settlement to which Mr..
Wortley Montague refused to agree In
Lady Mary's twenty-fourth year her faith
er chose for her another suitor bat she
appealed to Mr.. Wortley Montague, VINO
settled the difficulty by eloping with her
They were married August, 1712
Just few days before her marriage
Mary Pierrepont wrote TO Wortley Mon
tague as follows: Il tremble for what
we are doing. Are your sure you will love
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
TALKS ON THRIFT

| II know of no greater independence
than this thing of having little lump
sum of money snugly put away, be it
ever so small. A sum that is kept in
reserve and only in very extreme in
stances drawn upon."-Daniel Barnes,
president Seamen's Savings bank, New
| York
| Every Fourth of July our thoughts
turn naturally to the subject of inde-
pendence. If we are really thoughtful.
| we will not stop with a consideration
of the joys and benefits of political
| freedom, great as those are. Unjust
kings and governments are not the only
tyrants that oppress.
We still have with US a tyranny of
| extravaganza and debt that holds
countless thousands in subjection. But
there is way out of this thraldom.
The first step is to make a declaration
of independence by starting a savings
bank account. This may mean a revo-
luton in your manner of living, but
the peaceful and happy consummation
of your struggle a few years hence,
when you have reached the goal of
financial independence, will we'll re-
ward you for your present toll and
self-sacrifice.
man who is financially dependent
whose daily resources are sufficient
only for daily needs can never enjoy
the fullest measure of freedom and
self-respect.
Hiseambition is curbed. his hands are
tied, his spirit is broken.
On the other hand, the man who has
money ahead has learned that he can
make his money work for him. He
looks every man squarely in the eyes,
owes no man anything. and is free from
worry for the present and anxiety for
the future
In short. he is a better citizen and a
stronger man in every way.
A Los Angeles savings bank pub
lished this human interest" adver-
tisement:
I'VE know q young man who re-
Gently lost his position.
He was steady and competent-but
an unforeseen combination of circum-
stances threw him out of job.
He had saved no money whatever
found himself without work, penni-
less. with a family to maintain.
Friends helped this young men. But
he was two months idle, and had to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
AFTERNOON TEA
FOR TWO VISITING GIRLS

Miss Mary Bradshaw and Miss Martha
Bradshaw were joint hostesses at after
noon tea yesterday at their home on
Highland avenue in compliment to Miss
Katherine Kearny and Miss Alice
Weatherly. who are their house guests
A number Of young women assisted the
hostesses to entertain, appearing in grace
full summer attire and adding, like the
flowers which were used in profusion, to
the beauty and charm of the surround
ings.
In The large living room shasta daisies
were massed on the mantel and dis
fribute1 on the columns which divide this
from the other picturesque apartments of
the residence. In the drawing room, which
is rose eolored in its scheme of decora-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03

me forever? Shall we never repeat?
fear and | hope. foresee all that WIN
happen on this occasion. | shall incense
my family il. the highest degree. The
generality of the world will blame my
conduct, and the relations and friends Ci
will invent Il thousand stories ]
me; yet tbs possible. you may recon-
pense everything ta me. You shall hear
from me asain tomorrow. not to contract
but to give some directions. My resCliI-
tion is taken. Love me and use me well.
A letter written two years previous to
this will give good idea of Mary Pierre
pont as a clever composer: "One part of
my character is not so good, nor torhor
SO bad, as you fancy 1t. Should We ever
live together, you would be disappointed
both ways; you would find an easy equal
ity of temper you do not expect, and 4
thousand faults you do not imagine. You
think, II you married me, I should be pas
sionately fond of you for one month, ana
of somebody else the next: neither would
happen.
II can esteem I can be a friend, tut
don't know whether | can love. Expect
all that is complaisant and easy, hut
never what is fond. in me. You junee
very wrong of my heart, when you sup
pose me capable of views of interest and
that anything could oblige me to fatter
anybody. If you can resolve to live wita
a companion that will have all the def
erence due to your superiority of good
sense, and that your proposals can be
agreeable to those on whom l depend. l
have nothing to say against them
When three years after their marriage
Wortley Montague was made ambassador
to the porte, Lady Mary was placed In a
real quandary. The east was forbidden
land to European women and yet slia
naturally wished to accompany her hus-
band to Constantinopie. If she should
go, what would become of her reputd-
ton? MY reputation be plagued she
said. II will go 20 Constantinople With
my husband, and let ladies and gentle
men wink their eyes and wag their
tongues as much they like" And it
was mighty fortunate for the world that
she went, for the result was the won
derful Letters from the East
Lady Mary Wort.ey Montague died or
the twenty-first Of August, 1862, in her
Seventy-second wear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
MRS. J. ID. MOORE
HOSTESS FOR MISS WHITFIELD

Five tables of players chosen among
the younger girls responded to Mrs. j. ID.
Moores invitation yesterday to play 500
and meet Miss Katherine Whitfield OF
Montgomery. The afternoon was delight
full just as are all hospitalities arranged
by this clever hostess.
Those whom she included in her invi-
tation were Miss Whitfield. Miss Barnett,
Miss Margaret Moore, Miss Marguerite
Nabers, Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Lois
Thompson, Miss Gladys Allison, Miss Julia
Shackelford, Miss Helen Eubank, Miss
Helen McClary, Miss Margaret Jemison,
Miss Anita Eustis, Miss Bessie Evans,
Miss Ireta McCrossn, Miss Beverly
Leake, Miss Susie Nabb, Miss Jean
Campbell, Miss Elizabeth W5man, Miss
Eula Whatley and Miss Eula Weakley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
Dark Layer Cake With Potato

l noticed in the Corner a request for a
recipe for a dark layer cake with potato.
l have such a recipe that is most excel
lent. I gladly give it. l have found many
helpful things in the Corner. Have any
of the Cornerites tried inverting a tumbler
over salt shakers in damp weather. That
will prevent the salt gathering so much
moisture that they are not shakers but
"stickers" Dark potato cake: Two cups
of sugar, one cup butter, one cup choco-
late, melted; one cup English walnut
meats, chopped: one cup mashed potato,
one-half cup sweet milk, two cups flour
before sitting, four eggs two teaspoons
baking powder. one teaspoon cinnamon,
one teaspoon each also of cloves, nutmeg,
alspice, vanilla. lemon. Bake in layers.
Filling; Two cups powdered sugar, one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03

competence through your own efforts,
there Is only one starting point-the
regular savings of a portion of your
income.
AS an illustration, one of the common
roads that lead on to fortune Is judi
cious investment in real estate. To buy
land you must have at least some cash.
Many a man has made profitable deals
because he had more or less cash on
hand to take advantage of an oppor-
tunity when 1t presented itself, while
such profits are rarely for the man who
has no money saved.
Saving money is practically indis-
pensable for business success, not only
in itself and in the credit which 1t
brings, but also for the good mental,
moral and physical effects that habits
of thrift have upon the individual him.
self
1t takes some backbone, some genuine
courage. to Withstand the temptation
to spend moro money than you can
really AFFORD. but you'll feel better to
keep out of debt and then you'll be
working today for tomorrow's salts
faction, and not to make good on ac-
count of yesterdays extravagance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
Beads of Cornstarch and Salt

Mrs B. T. asks how to make beads of
cornstarch and salt. l am sending a
copy of a formula. Take one cup of fine
white salt, one-half cup of water, one
half cup of cornstarch. Heat the salt hot.
Mix water and starch pour over the hot
salt and mold into shape. String on broom
straws to dry and color with either pow
der. paint or liquid. Scent in any way
with a few drops of perfume or powders.
l send my name. just as was given in the
case of Mrs. B. T. If the beads don't
turn out all right give my name and adj
dress, and I will send further instruc-
tions. M. H."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03

guests of Mrs. Lloyd Estes in Decatur,
Ga. They will also visit in Atlanta be-
fore returning home.
Mrs Walter Beasley has returned from
a visit to Ohio She attended the gradu-
alton exercises of her sister, Miss Dex-
ter, at 0berlin College, and afterward
visited Toledo and other points.
Mrs. F. L. Whitman has returned from
a brief visit to st. Clair Springs.
Mrs E. w. Brandon left Tuesday for
Waynesville, N. c., to spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Sharp and their
two sons plan to leave Saturday for North
Carolina to spend the summer near Ashe-
vile.
Mr.. Joe y. Hulse of Los Angeles, Cal,
accompanied by Mr.. Dock Donnell of Page
Military academy arrived Tuesday to visit
his mother, Mrs. j. A. Hulse, and his
sister, Mrs. l.. X. Plosser, 1912 Beech
street.
Mrs Erie Pettus and her sister, Miss
Chapman, will leave in a few days for
north Alabama. They will be near Hunts
vile the greater part of the summer.
Miss Frances Nimmo Greene of Mont
gomery, who has been the guest of Mrs.
Martha Truss for several days. expects to
leave tonight for Michigan to spend the
remainder of the summer.
Mrs Dave Anderson and Miss Eleanor
Anderson will leave today for Waynes-
vile, n. c.
Miss Catherine Burton has returned
from Nashville, accompanied by her cous-
in, Miss Virginia Pohl, who will be her
guest
Mrs NJ L. Beck leaves this morning to
visit relatives at coast resorts in the east.
Later she will join party of friends in
New York and sail July 10 on the Cunar-
der Carpathia to spend the remainder o
the summer travelling on the continent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
Chill Con Carne Recipe

for this famous Mexican dish within as
many months VIII you make room for
one | consider best of all? have used it
IN my family and speak whereof | know.
| recommend it to the quersts aforesaid
Chilli con carne: Cut or chop into small
slices two pounds of beef; add a little
chopped tallow and salt; place the above
in covered pit, in which you have pre-
viously heated two or more teaspoonfuls
of lard. and steam until about half done;
now add two quarts of hot water and
one or two tabespoonfuls of chilli powder,
according to strength desired; stir we'll,
then boil slowly until meat is tender.
IL, I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
M'DO'NALD ALLEN
WEDDING OCCURS

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Allen
and Dr. f. w. Mcdonald was celebrated
last eveiiing at 7:30 o'clock at the First
Methodist church. The details of the
ceremony were effectively arranged and
the celehnation was exceedingly interest
ing.
Miss CorIAe r. Haudley presided at the
organ playing a number of appropriate
selections preceding the entrance of the
bridal party, merging finally into the
nuptial march. The chancel and organ
loft were nassed with greenery; palms
and other tropical plants making verdat
BACKGROUND fol. the party as 1t assembled
for the VOWS.
The ushers ied the way to the altar,
Mr.. w. j. Adfnris and DR.. d. f. Talley
leading the way followed by DR.. e. p.
Hogan and Dr. w. S. Rountree. They
entered singly and from opposite aisles.
Mrs. Charles A lBen Brown was Miss AL
LENS matron of honor, and Miss Mar
guerite Weaver Er maid of honor. They
were her only at PENDANTS. Mrs Brown,
who Is of the atntesque type of beauty
and blond. wore an exquisite pink en-
broidered chiffon gown made with a
graceful drapery alsi trimmed with lace
Miss Weaver was am attractive brunette.
also wore a pink costume of the same
shade, though differing in material, hers
sbeing crepe de chine creation, embroid-
cred and garnitured with lace. Both were
cut en- tra1ne. Thelr II lowers were shower
kpuquets of pink swe q peas.
Hiss Alien was given in marriage by
Mr.. c. A. Brown. Sla, was a most at
tractve bride, slender and distinguished
and sweetly serious. He gown was made
of white crepe meteor. With a court train
and draperies of princess lace. Her we'd
ding veil had a cap fin ished with point
lace and she carried 81 lperb bouquet of
lilies of the valley and white orchids
DR.. Mcdonald, accomi panied by his
brother, Mr.. G. l. Mcdonald. was best
man, met his bride at the altar where
the VOWS were pronounced by Mr.. J. w.
johnson, pastor OF the church.
After the ceremony, DR.. and Mrs. Nc
Donald left for bridal trip of several
weeks. They will visit Chicago and other
large cities and afterward, will enjoy a
tour OF Canada. They VIII make their
home in Wylam where he is physician for
the Tennessee company. Both DIR. and
Mrs. Mcdonald are well kno~Tn in the dis
trict The latter has no relative here, but
is the daughter of the late Douglas AL
len who was conspicuous in, educational
affairs a few years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03

This story is not intended for the
married women who are going away
this summer for gay" time, leaving
their bubbles at home to act the part
of the summer widower.
1t is not for the girl who is a mere
butterfly and has trunks full of pretty
clothes, and means to catch million
are.
1t not for the hirtatious widow
ette,' who has the merry twinkle in her
eye, looking out for Number Two
And it's not for a whole lot of others
to whom advice might be given.
It's just a nice little bug for the
ear of the woman who cares some
thing about her looks during a sum-
mer at the seashore or in the noun
tains and who doesn't want to get
frecl<led like a turkey egg, or sun
burned until she looks like mulatto
So few women give any thought to
such tings when they are off for a
what 1t means, not only at the present
time. but In the years to come, to have
their skin exposed to the sun and the
glare and the beauty of their hands
and arms destroyed when just little
care and precaution would prevent
such a catastrophe, they would give the
subject more attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
For Neuralgia Trouble

One of the cornerites told of neuralgia
trouble. After having her teeth taken
care of she still suffers. The copy of that
paper was sold TO a rag man. Not know
ing. the womans initials l state the facts
given. Ny suggestion might help others.
Have the eyes examined | suffered un-
told torture and "doctored' for dis
ordered stomach Although that trouble
Mas corrected the neuralgia was not until
consulted az eye specialist. Since wear
ing glasses ! have never had any neural
gia. l do not wear the glasses steadily
unless | feel headache coming on, or
in doing work that is trying to the eyes,
or while attending a theatre. or riding on
a II ain. MRS. f. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
SPEER-PARkER
WEDDING OCCURS

A quiet marriage took place in West
End last Sunday morning at o'clock al
the home of Mrs. Gray on Green street
The bride, Miss Emma Parker, has been
teaching in the public school at Furman
Ala. for the past two years, where she
is much esteemed and loved. The groom
Dr. Ross Speer, is a popular and success
full physician of Furman, Ala.
The ceremony was performed by DR..
w. NJ. Blackwelder. pastor of the West
End Baptist chuch.
After spending their honeymoon visiting
points of interest in the north and east,
DR.. and Mrs. Speer will return to make
their future home at Furman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
Recine fnr Bran Bread

Please make room for one more (and
lasD recipe for bran bread. | consider 1t
A No. l, and dedicate it to the person who
begs for 1t as a remedial agent. The in
closed formula for bran biscuits is one |
have used successfully for several years.
Pass it along If you wish, and | can as
sure your client it will be a great help
to him when a fellow needs friend: -
One pint bran, one-half pint -four one
half pint sour milk. six tablespoons black
molasses, one teaspoon soda. Bake in gem
tins. Eat one night and morning.
r. n. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
Charged With Larceny

Henry Williams, a white man, was ar
rested and placed in the city jail yes
terday afternoon charged with the lar
ceny of a suitcase by Officers Saunders
and Wyatt. According to the police Off
GERS, Williams is alleged to have stolen
a suitcase from an East Lake car about
noon. The matter was reported to the
police and the suitcase was recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
Dutch Apple Cake

Two scant cups flour, one-half cup
sugar. one-half teaspoon soda. three and
a half level teaspoons baking powder. five
level tablespoons shortening into flour,
and add milk and eggs, beaten in it. Mix
all dry ingredients first, cut shortening
into -four, and add milk and egg. Spread
the dough in pan, insert quartered and
peeled apples, and sprinkle with CHINA
mon and sugar. Bake in moderate oven.-
Kindness Mrs. e. X. III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
sATURDAY-ABIGAIL AND JOHN ADAMS

walt another full month before draw
ing any pay in the position he finally
secured.
1T will be a year at least before this
young men pays what he owes-pro-
vided he observes the strictest econ
omy
THAT he had friends was unusually
fortunate.
What a different position he would
have found himself in If he had saved
some money when he had iti'
There are various paths that lead to
fortune, but if you expect to acquire a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
MRS. WOODS LUNCHEON
HOSTESS For MRS. HOPPER

Mrs A. Carl Hopper CKatharine SMITH
of Oklahoma City was the honoree at a
pretty luncheon yesterday at the Hotel
Hillman with Mrs. James Woods as the
hostess Pink hydrangea decorated the
table and the luncheon accessories empha-
sized the pink and white motive. The in
vitations to Mrs. Woods luncheon in
cluded only a few especial friends of the
honoree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
$1,000 REWARD

REWARD OF $1,000 Will BE
PAID FOR INFORMATION RESULT
ING IN THE ARREST AND CONvIC-
TION OF ANY PERSON OR PERSONS
FELONIQUsLY PLACING DYNAMITE,
NITRO 0LYCERIN on OTHER EN-
IsOsIVE ON ANY STREET CAR
TRACK IN THE CITY OF BIRMING-
HAM. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM,
ny c. ExUM, AS PRESIDENT OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03

By MARION HARLAND

from the surface of the water. II so much
of the food be given so as to allow 1t to
dissolve it will make the water milky.
Goldfish, If fed regularly, will soon be-
come tame, eat the food from your hand
and look for 1t at regular hour. Never
Iced with bread crumbs, as such food as
tins causes the water to stagnate and
kill the fish. S. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
Transparent Pie

One cup sugar. one-half cup butter
ereamed with sugar. four eggs well beat
en-. Whip the mixture until free from
Jumps, add favoring to taste-lemon is the
best-pour into crust and bake 80 minutes
in slow oven.-kindness Mrs. d. S. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
PICNIC PARTY
FOR MISS BADHAM

In compliment to Miss Mildred Badham,
who is at home from college for the sum-
mer Mrs. Walker Percy will give a picnic
today at West Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
For Burning Ashes

Several fine letters giving recipes for
burning ashes are received. Among them
the one from Mrs. j. S. was the one L
was looking for. Thank you very much;
also Mrs. J MARY c. d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
MRS. r. l.. DANIELS
BASEBALL, BOX PARTY

A box party will be given at Rickwood
July Fourth game by Mrs. r. l.. Daniel,
to compliment Mrs. Fred Brunner of
Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03

half cup grated chocolate, Melted add
little water to mix and small lump of
butter, or any white frosting may be
used. MRS. G. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
MRS. MAYNOR HOSTESS
AT SOUTHERN CLUB

Mrs. ]. M. Maynor will entertain at
luncheon at the Southern club Saturday
in compliment to her guest, Mrs. Fred
Brunner of Bay City, Tex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
PATRIOTISM AT
CARD PARTIES

Mrs w. 7. Weakley entertained in COM
pliment to Mrs. Fred Drummer of Bay
City, Tex, who is visiting Mrs. John
Maynor, and to Mrs. Ugland of Aiken.
S. c., the guest of Mrs. n. c. Walpole.
The event was a bridge party and in
cluded four tables of players. In recogni-
ton of the coming of Independence Day,
miniature flags and the national colors
were much in evidence. Each of the
card tables was centered with tiny
flag. and the punch bowl was embedded
in a number of the larger national en-
bems. A very tiny flag was thrust in
the center of an olive on the salad plats,
and the ices also followed the patriotic
plan, which was noted In the decoration
of the score cards.
Mrs. Weakley's guests were Mrs. Percy
Reed, Mrs. N. C. Walpole, Mrs. Tucker,
Mrs Morrison, Mrs. j. T. Slater Mrs
E. B. Alvord, Mrs. Turner. Miss Davis
of Waycross Ga, Mrs. Flournoy, Miss
Smith and Miss <inloch.
NOTES
Mr.. Arnold Glover, who is i'll at Rob-
inson's infrmary, was reported resting
very well yesterday after an operation.
Mrs. j. r. Estes and her son, Joseph
K. Estes, Jr, and Willard Estes, are the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-03
Another thing

Another thing
All the advice you read from famous
beauties" and this and that and the
The Springdale news., 1913-01-03

E Shaddock is very sick at this writing
The Springdale news., 1913-01-03

house al present but Mir Adams will move to II in the near future We are glad to have Mr Adams and family come to our town.
 Rev Johnson was taken sick last week with lumbago while here hold ing meeting and he was confined to his room at the Langley home for few days and returned 10 lis home last of the week Rev. Lu- Der and Res Church continued the meeting until Sunday night when It closed
 A J Phillips, oHr new street commissioner, with three teams and a force of men did some good work on Main street running south from town and also on the road run ming east from the Baptist church last Friday and Saturday. We hope 10 see the good work continued on all the streets and roads
 John Penn