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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Seek Aids TO Dcafr,ess.

The two letters following came to me
at the same time and de,tl with the same
need felt by two different persons
II saw in your column the offer of a de-
vice which was a benefit tor some kinds Of
deafness in old persons. Iannin my eighty
second year and would gladly pay all ex-
penses for the device If you would send 1t
to me G. o. d. J. II. q.
II would like to ask IL any one of your
readers has any sort of instrument in the
way of an ear trumpet or something or
the sort for deaf person. / would gladly
pay postage for it or go after it II 1t is any
where in the city. Ny father-in-law. who
is 10 years old and extremely deaf, needs
something of the kind badly and is unable
to buy it. If he had some aid of this sort
he could get odd jobs to do and he would
appreciate such gift very much.
Mrs. F. w. W."
Few things are more touching than the
helplessness of a deaf person of advanced
age. AS the years go on there is often
feeling of uselessness that is bitterly hard
to bear by anyone who has led an active.
fun life. When to the natural infirmities or
age deafness and inability to work are
added the case is especially sad. know my
constituency well enough to be sure that
these pleas for help will receive prompt
reply and shall look for early applications
for the Address Of both correspondents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Lax Manners at Vacation Time.

Lax Manners at Vacation rn1c.
With many OF our men the manners seem
to be on the same standing as the clothes.
Only few weeks ago dined at a summer
cottage on an evening so warm that We
were glad to hurry to the breezy veranda
as soon as the meal was over. l had
thought nothing Of the man of the house
coming to dinner coatless, since he wore
pretty silk shirt, white collar, and ir-
reproachable tie, and light serge trousers.
In fact, he had apologized for his coatless
condition and been pardoned and encour-
aged. But when he went on the veranda
and after lighting his cigar established
himself in porch chair with his feet on
the veranda rail at an angle which brought
them a little higher than his head. con-
fess 1 was shocked. Would he have been
guilty of such an attitude in his city draw
ing room while entertaining women guestsf
Never But this was the good old summer
time" and SO be did as he pleased.
This is by no means an isolated expert
ence. Cannot all of you who are wives and
mothers relate the difficulty you have In
keeping the men of your household up to
the mark in manners and dress when they
are off on their vacations?
When my boys come back to town al
ways have to put them through a course
of sprouts mother told me once. when
they are In the country they get to feel
Ing they don't need to mind their man
ners especially They dress as they please
and talk as they please, and of course /
don't insist upon their always keeping up to
the mark in all the little cvilities they have
to follow in town. You can't be too Sc
we're on boys in vacation time. So they
have their own way, and must say they
are pretty badly spoiled by the time they
have to get into harness again. can't say
much to them about it, for their father is
about as bad and just make up my mind
to it when the summer begins"
| conquered an inclination to ask her II
they took recess from their usual hab-
its of bathing and eating and correct
speech and moral observances, and if not
why she drew the line, and where I NAV
be mistaken, but to me it seems that good
manners and observance of what for lack of
a better name we call the conventions of
dress and behavior should become so much
a part of mans or boys nature that he
should not feel them burden from which
he must be loosed during his holiday tina
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to the table just as thy came in from
boating or from tennis, but that is some
thing my husband and I have never al
lowed. We provide our boy with all
the means for enjoying sports of any kind,
we welcome his friends here whenever
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forN the benefit of other housekeepers
whether of Danish or American race
Z: Il;
Bmsermilk Sauce Recipe.
~ dave two wants. This is the first time
have, asked anything of the Corner. al
though, L have received much from it.
much u ish rules for southern hash. the
kind wa get in restaurants. and butter
scotch slA up such as is used to pour over
ice cream. MRS. c. A. 81
am sou ry 1 cannot help you about the
southern Hash. but I am not personally
familiar With the dish. viii some one of
our readers, supply the recipe?
BUTTER. SCOTCH SAUCE-Boil to-
gether cupt of brown sugar. a half cup of
water. and Tablespoon of vinegar for ten
minutes after the boil begins: add heap
ing tablespoonS Of butter and cook until you
have a thick Nnooth sirup. This will re-
quire only a lew minutes. Turn into a.
pitcher and porw hot over each portion of
ice cream either anade without flayoring or
favored with va n;iia
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I am nct ultra -fastidious, but the thought
of taking a meal with this company of
unclad youths was decidedly deappetizing
Great, therefore, was my relief when the
boys appe ared fifteen minutes later in
ordinary dG ess. ready fer the luncheon
table.
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In refreshing contrast to this I recall an
experience of some years back. Again
1t was at the country place of friend.
and her son, just out of college, was
of the house party with a couple of friends.
I had never met any of them before and
when little before lunch they trooped
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1 wish could help you out by printing
the recipe here and now, but don't possess
a copy of the directions you wish. l have
an excellent recipe for salt rising bread,
but the sponge Is not made like that you
want and the best can do Is to print your
request and trust there may be come OF
the Cornerites who have the recipe and
can supply you with 1t.
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away from decency and go OFF and wal
low in the dirt for while, get drunk and
do other things which would shock all
the good, correct people il they knew of
1t. 1t is only a necessary outlet and after
it he is willing to come back to ordinary
habits and live a correct life."
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white, or light flannel. or serge suits and
soft silk shirts, and look as well in these
as they could in the most ceremonious of
costumes. This is not neglect, it is merely
Transforming ana modifying social re-
quirements-a different matter from COM
ing to table IN the rough and tumble garb
which has served In games and sports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

Afterwards. when my friend and l we ire
alone together. 1 confessed to her L ay
qualms.
II do not wonder your stomach faile
you," she said. Il can assure you AZ
have been a guest in homes where 1t was
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quantities. that the addition of half cup
of any Iert over chopped meat will impart
additional savoriness to the rice pie. Cold
lamb beef. veal, chicken. ham. or tongue
may be used either with the eggs or without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Has an Unfinished Room.

win some one through the Helping
Hand tell me where can get some second
hand furniture that the owner no longer
needs? / would like bedstead or
ehild's bed. as have one room unfur-
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across the porch on their return from a
morning spent in canoes, a goodly por-
tion of their bodies displayed by their row.
ing costumes, which covered the legs only
to the knees the necks and arms not at
all. my heart sank within me- I hope
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we can accommodate them, but we draw
the line at his showing the lack of consid-
Grafton for his family that would be dis
played by his being unwilling to take the
trouble to bathe and dress after his exer-
else. l can't find that he considers the
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this applicant. I have her address. and
trust she may soon have enough pieces to
finish the ordered quilt and to make an"
other.
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Lemon Cheese.

LcHiOU AHcSSc.
g / send you recipe for lemon cheese as
we made 1t in England which is nice
change for filling for tartlets instead of
jelly. only left England five years ago, so
have many of our favorite dishes still fresh
In my mind.
" LEMON CHEESE.-Ha pound sugar.
quarter pound butter. Juice of two lemons
and grated rind, If liked four eggs Melt
sugar and butter in double boiler, add rind,
Juice, and beaten eggs, stir constantly until
1t boils 1t is then ready for use. We used
to make a quantity of 1t when eggs were
cheap and seal it for winter.
:. MRS. s. b. X"
Thank you for the recipe, which resembles
the filling made for a Virginia dish called
transparent pudding. l have always no.
tced the preponderance Of English recipes
in Virginia, and this another instance
of the close tie binding the old country with
the new. I hope you will send us some mora
of the " favorite English recipes which are
still fresh in your mind" They will receive
a hearty American welcome, can promise
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nished and we are not able to buy the
furniture, for we have had so much sick
ness. I will gladly pay freight on 1t
and would greatly appreciate such gift
MRS. e. 7. M"
Can this want be supplied by some OF
our readers who have second hand fur
nture which is no longer in use? Often
there are odd pieces taking up room in
an attic, of no service to any one. which
would be real help TO persons like this
applicant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Curing Wild DUCKS Wings.

. VIII some kind reader please advise
me how to cure wild ducks wings at home
also how to take black stamping from tan
linen? A. b."
The query as to the curing of the wings
shall have to refer to some one better
versed in taxidermy than myself AS to
the stamping on the linen. have you tried
washing it with plain soap and water!
Generally the stamping is put on wash
goods in the expectation that it win come
off when the stuff is laundered l should
hesitate to try detersive, which might
remove the color OF the linen as well az
the stamping.
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1 did not agree with him then nor do
1 now, any more than with the woman
who claimed that boys and men must lay
aside customs of courtesy in dress and
manner and speech while on their sum-
met outing
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Breaking Awap from Deccncp.

l recollect hearing a man take the same
tone with regard to his conduct in matters
of more Importance.
man is largely beast in rlany ways"
he declared. To every one of us there
comes a time when he feels he must break
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Wishing for a Camera.

cameras. l do not know whether any one
would reply to such a request or not, but
l. too, have been wishing for a camera
and have not felt that could afford it. IL
there is one to spare / would be glad to give
something in return for 1t. J.B."
AS matter of course. 1t Is only fair that
the first come should be first served, but
II the reply to the request for cameras is
as generous as it has often been with other
articles you shall have one, ana trust you
may find some way OF being of help in ex-
change for it or Of passing on the help to
some one else
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Wants, Phonograph Records.

Wants, Phonogrdph Records.
Is fellow allowed to come twice? A
couple on years ago 1 received some read
ing matt er through your columns. I'm
still in ed-five years now. How time
fes I've been wondering if any of your
readers ha some old phonograph records
which are of no further use to the owners.
l have a mi ,chine and only few records
The machine takes disc records
SHUT-IN."
With all my heart hope that some one
can and will send some records to this
plucky shut-iny Any one who can joke
about time fiyi ng when he has been held
in bed for five years deserves anything
strong, well persons can do for him in
the way of com fort and cheer. / have
known the owners of monographs who
declared their weariness of the records
they had heard often, and / hope some Of
them may see this appeal ana send records
to this fellow" We are glad to have him
come, not only twice but oftener. IL we can
be of service to him. / hold his address for
those who wish to p ut brightness and va
riety into his bedridd en- life by the gift Of
records for his phono graph.
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to tn ose of our readers having blind friends
who Tong for the ability to cheer the tedium
of the tr hours by reading. 1 am grateful
for thi 3 word. as they will be.
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forN the benefit of other housekeepers,
whether of Danish or American race.
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rule a penance He always bathes and
changes as a matter of course"
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
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SUIT IS ORDERED.
Receivers WIN Bring Action for Res
titufson AsainstsExisco Men.

s st. Louis, Dec. 2s.--Jameb w Lusk.
q receiver for the st. Louis and San
Francisco road today was directed by
Circuit Judge SanbOrn to bring resti-
tuition suit against certain directors
and former directors.
Judge Sanbor1a denied the petition
Of william w. Nile4 q Frisco stock
holder, living in New York. that he be
permitted to bring suit, but John d.
johnson and Loomis johnson, who
represented Mr.. Niles in the argument
before the court last Monday, were
appointed counsel for the receivers in
the euits about to be instituted. They
were directed, in the name Of the re-
ceivers, to bring and prosecute ''such
suit or suits against such parties in
relation to the matters set forth in the
petition of Mr.. Niles and In the petit
ton of the receivers as in their opin-
ION can be successfully maintained.
Jamcs w. Luck. chairman OF the re-
charge for the receivers of the con-
duct Of the suits.
Legal Problems Reviewed.
After reviewing the legal problems
presented by the petition Of Niles, for
permission to file suit and by the ap-
plication of the receivers as to wheth-
er they should file suit, Judge Sam
born said that petitions disclose facts
sufficient to entitle the proper COM
plainants to Institute q suit against
some of these former officials of the
Frisco and to have q trial of the
charge.
"The receivers" continued the de-
cision. "ought to bring the suit unless
there is some persuasive objection to
this course. 1t is conceded that none
Of the receivers and none of their coun-
sci were in anyway Interested in the
transactions challenged by these Pc
titioners. but it is contended that the
receivers ought not to bring the suit,
because two of them were officers Of
the Frisco company though they were
not 80 now and are friends Of the former
officials OF the company. who may be made
defendants. and because the counsel of
the receivers have been acQuaintances and
friends OF the proposed defendants. But
this objection Is not persuasive.
Tne receivers have never refused to
be maintained or to discharge any duty
imposed upon them"
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
UNDER MARTIAL Law.
Scene Of Christmas Riot in Los An
geles Surrounded by Police.

Los Angeles. Dec. 26.-The historic
plaza district, in the older section of
Los Angeles, where a riot among un-
employed men resulted in the death of
one man and the injury Of more than
q dozen others, late Christmas after
noon. was practically placed under
martial law by the police today. A
Gordon ofspatroimeu surrounded tho
district searching for weapons all who
attempted to pass, while city detec<
tives hunted the Mexican quarter near
by for information concerning the re-
ported death of two more rioters.
During the night, the police raided
every resta urant, saloon, pool hall and
lodging house in the vicinity Of the
plaza, taking into custody all who
were armed, or who showed signs of
having taken part in the riot. During
their operations the police visited the
rendezvous of L. w. w. members.
where they claim to have found short
lead pipes, clubs and other weapons.
The riot took place late Thursday
afternoon, when the police attempted
to break up a street meeting attended
by nearly 1000 unemployed men,
mostly foreigners. at which speeches
melting to violence were being made.
In the fight which ensued, Rafael
Adames, q Mexican, was shot and
killed by Henry Koenigheim, q pa
trolman. Witnesses declared that
Koenigheim probably saved the lives
Of half a dozen policemen by his ac-
ton. The officer admits firing several
shots into the crowd. when he saw a
Mexican point F. revolver at another
patrolman.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Lumber Companies May Arrange to
Stay I'm Missouri.

Jefferson City. Dec. 2e.-The eleven
lumber companies against which the
state supreme court Wednesday Inn
posed fines and custer without q saw
ing clause, may yet be permitted to
continue business in the state, accord
ing to opinions expressed among state
officials here today. It was pointed
out that IL the eleven companies
would come into court. pay their fines
and submit satisfactory statements,
the court opinion might be SO modi-
fed as to permit them to continue
business on terms similar to those
granted the other II companies
against whom the busters were sus-
pended conditionally.-e Sss.-s
Omctals said thi4 policy was pnr-
sued byxthe supne32 = s.Uust an dealing
with the- Standard. and Waters-Pferce
Oil companies and that the courts ac-
tion. in the oil cases. would appear to
have set a precedent. Under the
rules Of the supreme court the COM
panies will have ten days from
Wednesday of this week in which to
file motions for q rehearing. The at
torney general has heard nothing
from the companies since the opinion
was delivered.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
OLDEST TWINS IN U. S.


Babylon, N. T., Dec. 76.-The Muncey
twins, William and Samuel, 95 years
old and said to be the Oldest twins In
the United States, celebrated their
birthday Christmas. About 50 of their
immediate families. which consist Of
children grandchildren. great grand
children and great great grandchildren,
were present. For years 1t has been
the custom of the twins to eat their
Christmas dinner at the home Of one
and have their New Years celebration
at the Others home.
Yesterday the family assembled at
the home Of William Muncey. On New
Years day the party will be at the
home of. Samuel, the other twin. The
twins were born here and have lived
here all their lives. They are farmers
and both are widowerN.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Is Shown by Man Whose Eye Was
Shot Out.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-van Wagenor
Alling. Christmas, visited the family
of Frank Klimek. who shot Alling's
brother, Charles, causing the loss of
his right eye and then committed sui
eide. The visit was made at the re-
quest of Charles Alling, whose right
eye was removed Christmas eve, and
who faces weeks of suffering in a
hospital.
The wounded man instructed his
brother to take Christmas comforts to
the wife and children Of Klimek, see
that they wanted for nothing and as
sure them of his forgiveness of
Klimek.
Alling, who was counsel for the
state board Of health, had obtained
Klimek's conviction. for practicing
medicine without q license Klimek
attacked Alling In his office Wednes-
day. shooting him in the eye and in
flictfng q slight wound on Alling's as
sistant counsel and then fatally shot
himself.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
ers in the campaign. Injection into the
trust situation of what the administra-

ers in the campaign. Injection into the
trust situation Of what the administra-
ton regards as growing desire on the
part of business men to cooperate with
the government. in reorganizing their
companies to conform with the Sher-
man law, it is virtually certain. will be
dwelt upon by the president. Those
who conferred with Mr.. Wilson before
he left Washington drew encourage
ment for the ultimate establishment OF
an interstate trade commission, to
comply with requests for Information
made by business concerns, desiring ac-
curate details of what the Sherman
law permits or prohibits.
While such commission would not
be given regulatory powers. it would
constitute a bureau of information and
investigation. over which its advocates
intend the commissioner of corpora
tions should preside. 1t would assist
the courts. in carrying out DEGREES of
dissolution, by observing whether such
DEGREES actually are put into effect.
This Is one of the phases Of the trust
question which in the light of recent
developments. is considered quite likely
to be discussed by the president. in
his address. The president has told
friends, he will deliver the address
after the holidays. 1t Is probable it
after the president has returned to the
White House and canvassed the sub
ject thoroughly with his official family.
Hears OF Calumet Disaster.
President Wilson received, for the
first time, meager press reports here
regarding the recent disaster at Cal
umet, Mich. He offered no comment.
The president has received no advices
from Secretary Wilson IS to q request
by the Western Federation of Miners
for an investigation. 1t is presumed
here that the head of the department
of labor will not consult President
Wilson until the question of federal
Jurisdiction, which ordinarily would
be a matter fer state authorities to
handle, has been fully determined
upon.
and the president enjoyed a round of
golf His two daughters and Miss
Helen Woodrow Bones, his cousin.
took q long horseback ride.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
THE HUNGRY
1t Is Big Job in Frisco Now, But Was
Accomplished.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-Nobody out OF
work need have gone hungry in San
Francisco on Christmas day. At the CO.
operative bureau of employment the ta-
bles were set for thousands.
Ten cooks were busy from o'clock in
the morning baking 200 pounds Of ham
burger steak, 20 pounds OF mutton Tor
stews, 200 pounds of beef. 600 pounds Of
salmon. $50 ducks, 500 loaves of bread and
twelve sacks OF potatoes. ~, s=..-
Many churches are throwing open their
doors to give the homeless sleeping places
'All who apply will be given food and
shelter" said Mayor Rolph. Every man
can have a roof over his head and plenty
to eat until Monday. when the supervisors
will announce q plan to provide employ
ment."
Tre numucr OF i'd men is estimated at
1900.
Portland, Ore, Dec 26.-Two thousand
destitute men were guests of the Oregon
Washington Railroad & Navigation com
pany at dinner on board the river steam
er Hassalo Christmas day. All comers
were made welcome. The diners lnclud-
ed in their ranks representatives OF all
degrees Of poverty. The FIRST relay OF
guests sat down at 9:45 o'clock In the
morning. Long before that hour the dock
where the Hassalo was tied up had be-
come thronged.
The way to the steamer led beneath a
great American flag. AS they passed un-
der. nearly all doffed their hats. The
men were fed in relays of 200.