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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
Gifts Never Acknowledged

T have a long black coat lined with
 satin to give to some worthy one, but
 1t will fit slender woman; also gray
 coat for a needy mother. VIII you send
 me two addresses? I have sent a num-
 Der of things to people whose addresses
 you have sent to me. even inclosing d
 stamped and self-directed envelope to
 use. but have never had an acknowleds
 ment and never knew whether or not
 the things I sent. all expenses paid,
 were received Now. I shall make it a
 rule not-To send anything unless the postage is sent to me in advance. The coats are of good quality but not made in the latest style. If I do not hear
 from you I shall send them to a charity institution of some kind. Winter is on give to reach some one soon. It makes my heart uache for the poor people of a big city.
 "CORNERITE WE'LL wISHER." You heard from us in good season and you have been assured that your bounty was worthily bestowed. We thank you in the name of the Corner and of the recipients made happy through your benevolence. I am grieved and morti- fled by the report of the gross ingrati- tude and discourtesy that followed your former efforts to benefit our eorrespon- dents, but gratified and touched by your resolute renewal of like kindnesses. You will have your reward in good season. for you faint not" The promise stands fast for those who by patient con- tinuance in well doing obey the Master and initiate His example. With you I have continual ache at heart for the poor of cities and of the country, too. for that matter. The blight has left few untouched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
Marriage License

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 James Thomas. New Castle. to Mrs. Lizzie Doling.
 M L. Wilson, Birmingham. to Miss Pearl E. Miller.
 E. B. Johnson. Birmingham. to Mrs. Ellen Hardy.
 D. W. stephens. Rome. to Miss Maggie vanDyke.
 w. Bowman. Birmingham. to Miss Dollie Wilkinson.
 R J. Strickland. Birmingham. to Mtsa Ethel Drake.
 H. T. Tephens. Birmingham, to Miss Claric M. Lee.
 T w. Atkins, Jr.. Birmingham, to Miss Aleine D. Hawkins. J. s. Pedigo. Birmingham, to Miss Mamie D. Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Harmony at Agnes Scott College

harmony at Agnes OcOtt OOllego To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 After reading the article published in your paper on December IS, concerning certain conditions at Agnes Scott college, the students of the college called a. mass meeting which was held in the college chapel this (Monday) morning.
 At this meeting the undersigned com mittee was appointed to do all possible to correct the impression made by the publication of your article.
 We. therefore, take this opportunity to state that the. writer of this article was misinformed; that the relation between faculty and students of Agnes Scott col- lege is, and has always been, of the most harmonious nature; that there is abso- iutely no dissatisfaction on the part of the students with the management of tho college; that any report which may have been put in circulation denying the per- feet unity of feeling and sympathy be- tween faculty and students. or in any way detracting from the good name. the honor. and the dignity of our faculty should be corrected as quickly and as emphatically as possible.
 GRACE HARRIS,
 MARGARET ANDERSON,
 ORA M. GLENN.
 Decatur. Ga, December H. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
Makes Quilts for a Living

Some one offers silk and cotton pieces in the Corner. I am an old lady and make quilts for living. It helps to pay little bills that I have to meet Have any of the Cornerites any yarn that they do not intend to use? l could use it to knot up my quilts and com fortables. I am 77 years old and can't go out much. MRS. J. &.
 That especial lot of scraps" has gone to another quilt maker I wish it were in my power to impress upon the con science of housemothers and dress makers the exceeding importance of saving the minutest bits that fall from the scissors in making clothing of what soever kind. Every fragment may be used. Even ravelings make good stuff fing for cushions, and bits of yarn knot up" eomfortables. I earnestly entreat that this "old lady" will be remembered. and soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
TROY

Troy, December Special Rob ert whidby, young white man, mad narrow escape when Springfield army rifle burst as he attempted to fire it. MT. Whidby had used the rife In Montgomery recently at the rife range for the entire 10 days practice and had brought 1t home for additional practice. When he pulled the trigger the gun burst open at the breach lock. blinding him with the smoke and pow der. For sometime he was stunned, but finally recovered and except for iacer- ton about the eyes and one hand cut and burned Is otherwise uninjured.
 Probate Judge A C. Edmonson. at his home on South Three Notch street, per formed two marriage ceremonies Sun day, those of James L. Faulkner and Miss Gussie LoclSler of Henderson. and q. l.. Stinson and Miss Vera Bruce, also of Henderson, who came in automobiles. At the home of Billie Davis west of Troy, he officiated at the marriage or Mis- Beatrice Davis and C. l.. King.
 Superintendent John R. McIsure of the Troy public schools has received hts diploma from Columbia university. New York, granting him the degree of Mas ter of Arts. Mir. MeI.ure has been super- intendent of schools here for the past four years and the schools have made great progress under him. Among other Improvements he has instituted dental and medical inspection free tn the pupils.
 The remains of Mrs. Sallie Brightwelf, who died at Century. Fla, at the res'- dence of Rev. Joe Nelson. arrived here last night. They reposed for the night at the home of Der son, Homer Bright well@on Montgomery street. and were carried this morning to Haimony church for burial Mrs. Brightwa.l for merly lived here. She is survived by her daughter. Mrs. Joe Nelson of Florida. and three sons. Homer Brightwell of this city, George Brightwell of Mont gomery and John Brightwell of colum- bus, O.
 AFANCY DOLLAR BOX
 FRESH CHOCOLATE NUT CANDY
 FOR CHRISTMAS Ste.
 SUT'rON's. BID AVE. OPPOSITE BlJOU.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
DEPUTY SHERIFF
 REPORTED MISSING

Island Falls, Me. December 22.-Har- ny C. Hillman, deputy sheriff active in the enforcement of the prohibition law has disappeared and county off cials today expressed a fear that ne had been kidnapped or murdered. A 1a- borer, who is said to have made threats against the deputy because of many liquor seizures, has been detained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME,
By MARION HARLAND

touch with your most worthy cause and scatter bit of sunshine as l pass along my road in this drear old world of ours A thousand good wishes alwaysi
 e. D."
 A whole souled, all satisfying letter from co-worker who cannot see a fell low creature in pain or want without desiring at once to assuage and to re- plenish sympathizing listener to the marvellous epistle suggests that the con- dition of the invalid man who needs the outdoor excursions may appeal to the Boy Scouts. We are so happy as to havo scores of members of the noble organ ization among our juniors, The tales of their good deeds remind us of the ehildrens crusade. A splendid lot of boys they are. Will they read the story of everyday twentieth century life here told and let us hear the resul. of their deliberations? The addresses of the two girls offering services to shut-ins went to you by mail. The offer of a regular visit from one of the best magazines in the country and "other bits of litera- ture" will be caught up eagerly when 1t is read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, December 22.-(SpeciaLJ Charles Stitts, resident manager of the Bessemer Foundry and Machine com pany. was shot and fatally wounded this afternoon at o'clock in the pat tern department of the foundry. John Skates, a workman, is in the city jail being held pending the outcome of Mir. Stitts injuries.
 It is said that the two men became involved in an argument over some work and a personal difficulty result ed, during which Skates is Alleged to have drawn a .S2calibre revolver and shot MT. Stitts. the bullet entering the right side and penetrating the liver.
 The wounded man was hurried to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital and an op- eration performed in the attempt to save his life. Skates was arrested by Deputy Smithson and placed in the city jail
 It was stated this morning by Post master Dan w. Houston that he would add two wagons five additional car riers and four clerks to handle the in- creased business between now and Christmas. The rush at the local of- flee was late in starting but from ap- pearances the business will be as heavy as any year previous and is keeping the office force very busy.
 After passing a number of cases to taken, few cases noIle pressed, some h<sn I1l rf4f - long nonjury criminal docket set for this week in the Bessemer city court was cleared and court adjourned for the Christmas holidays It will not re- sume its sitting until Monday morning. January 1, when a jury civil docket vii. be taken up.
 The Bessemer Foundry and Machine shop closed this afternoon for the Christmas holidays and work will no. be resumed until Monday, December 2S. Several of the other plants in this city will also close Wednesday, thus giving their employees an opportunity to enjoy the holidays.
 The infant and primary departments of the First Methodist Sunday school will have a. Christmas party in tho basement of the church Saturday aft ernoon at 8 o'clock and all children in these departments and thier mothers are cordially invited to be present.
 The public schools of Bessemer will close Wednesday for thesChristmas hol- idays and will not resume work until Monday morning, January 4.
 The local chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, is hard at work preparing Christmas box to go to the old soldiers at the home at Noun tain Creek. This Is done by the United Daughters of the Confectionery every year.
 pr. S. r. Nash and Dr T. F. Robin son had a narrow escape from death as they were returning from Acton in an automobile. In coming down the noun tain at Oxmoor the brake refused to work and the machine started down the curving road at a high rate of speed. Dr. Nash after several efforts succeeded in turning the front wheels into an embankment, stopping tho car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
Not Enough Pieces

T should like to have the wooden pices that Mrs. H. J. has to give away. l am making quilt and have not enough pieces for it. I have a folding go-cart that I will let some one have.
 MRS. J. NJ"
 I wish. o how I wish, that you lived near enough to the woman whose baby is too heavy to be carried in arms for me to seize forthwith upon that blessed go-cart and pack it off to her The ex- pressage would be beyond her means. But there are mothers nearer to you who will shed tears of joy at the pros pect of getting the prize. l hold your address. Lest uninitiated readers should marvel that so many requests for quilt pieces of every kind are received and printed, let me remind them that the weather calls for warmer bed covering and that the higher prices of blankets oblige the poor to use quilts and com fortables Let us have woolen pieces for this liberal soul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23
Give . Bale of Cotton to Education

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In the Montgomery Advertiser of Dc cember IS the following proposal for deal. ing with tho cotton situation appeared over the signature of Bruce Kennedy, gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23

A FANCY DOLLAR BOX FRESH CHOCOLATE NUT CANDY
 FOR CHRISTMAS S5c. SUTsrON'S. BID AVE. OPPOSITE BIJOUs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-23

The Bessemer Foundry and Machine shop closed this afternoon for the Christmas holidays and work will not be resumed until Monday, December 2S. Several of the other plants in this city will also close Wednesday, thus giving their employees an opportunity to enjoy the holidays.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

j. II. Couns aud family of Albu-
qucrqUe, spent few days in the
city this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pollock of
Silver City. arrived in the city Sun
day for short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rose of COL
umbus, are in the city visiting
friends.
Jack Witch, Fred Carlson. and
Joseph Frcno If Fort Bayard, ar,
III the city for few days visit.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16
WHITE l.EGH0RNS BEST
THIS COUNTRY. is SAID

"Ihrrr /, money IL rmrkcu-. AL
right providing they are handled
with care said doe RomaudmI. the
successful chicken raurhmm uyug
>lN miles east Of the r'y Whu nm-
well bred Single Comb White lr.-
horns, and pay hi bill with the
eggs they produce.
Last month Mr. RomaudIu sold
almost go worth of egg beside
using quantity. Last month ego
sold Tor sixty cents a Dozen and
most hens were ou a strike. >o Oh,
processes used to secure the ,g.- ar,
of interest To- every NImhrc- VAL
ley poultryman.
The white lcghoru which is a..
rIlmalcd and well bred i, the tow,
for this section, according ro lh,
successful chicken man. Care b. rh.
most important element maxim. mr
success, be- declares.
"Propcr feeding l. essential" u
continued, II feed To-, 'Mma u..-
freely both ,mmc, ud u....
though feed more corn duY.e ,..
winter Wheat. oar-. a.d m..
corn thrown m the strain naD,.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

Alvin Nelson. representative at the
Fairbanks Morse company at SpnI
ding. was in the city Saturday on
business.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

i'ostolllcr Inspector +. }. Moran.
with headquarters AT Albuquerque.
arrived in the city Monday morning
ON business trip.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

:. e. Aubrey aud wife of FL Past
spent SUNDAY IN the city
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

Mr.. j. Il. Chudbournc of Column
bus. j. in the city visiting friends.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

Among the Silver ca, ,.
her" Saturday were Mrs. " -
Murray, W, =. Palmer. H. l.. It'd .
John l." Brcmmdc. Il &. N...
and +. T.. Jones,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16
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PERSONAL
r. T. 4. /. 1. 1. i. 1, i. 1. i. l. + j. ~ :!

4. T. 4. /. I. I. j. + !. i. + !! i j. u = u
Thoma- james uf Mir-~r, spent
SUNDAY in the CIV
William Rutherford Is back from
Los Angeles. California.
Mrs. Anna Allen. wife of D. \,
Allen. II recent visitor Ia the CIV
left for Clifton. Ariz.. Saturday night
wher. she will visit nm aunt for u
short time.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

). A. Lmdaucr Of tie, c.N. Nm
Is now AT the -wllowum a Rmi,
rrcF, Mlrh., wa one Of the our-r.
It At banquet there given Zoo bone.
the newly arrived visitor.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

Frank and John Do-Drr or Tonr.,.
Kansas, were visitor. ro the rnau.h,.
IT commerce Saturday.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-01-16

Mr.. j, Ralr- or AF'h. urmr
IL over Saturday %. u.r wl,
H. Silver city.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-05-28
BECKER FACES DEATH AGAIN
WV - y 7,I 80 ~
Second Trial of Police Lieuten.
ant Results in Conviction.

New York, May 23-For the second
time 1t was decided by twelve men
that Charles Becker was the arch
conspirator responsible for the Rosen.
that murder, which nearly two years
ago awoke New York to a realization
of corruption in the police department
and opened new era of reform.
Becker, once police lieutenant,
was found guilty of murder in the
first degree. Only interference again
by the court of appeals can save him
from following to the electric chair
the four gunner who shot Herman
Rosenthal, the, gambler, early the
morning Of July 16. 1912. 4,
The jury decided that the gunner
were Becker's agents.
AS details of what happened in the
jury room developed it was learned
that five ballots were taken. The first
ballot is said to have stood six for
guilty in the first degree, two for not
guilty, three for lesser degree and
one blank. A second ballot taken
after the jurors had had luncheon
brought one man over to the major
ity. The third ballot showed a gain
of two and the fourth stood ten for.
guilty. The fifth ballot was unani-
nous for conviction.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-05-28
SILLIMAN IN MEXICO CITY
Arrival Of Missing American Consul
from SaltiIIo Relieves Appre.
hension Of Friends.

The City Of Mexico, May 2S.-John
r. Silliman, American vice coonsul at
Saltillo, whose mysterious disappear
ance almost caused fresh complica-
lions between the United States and
Mexico, has arrived here safely and
in good health.
Silliman's appearance was received
with profound relief by the Americans
In the capital, and dispatch was at
once sent to the State Department
The vice-consul.' who was classmate
of President Wilson was said to have
been held a prisoner by the federals
at Saltillo for more than two weeks.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-05-28
AGRICULTURAL BILL PASSES
Senate Puts Through Measure Carry
Ing an Appropriation Of $1e, 100000; !
NAVAL Bill Next. L,

Washington, May 25.-The senate
passed the agricultural appropriation
bill which it received from the com.
mittee nearly month ago. It car
ries about $19,7O0,OO0, a little more
than the house provided. Before its
passage Senator Smoot criticised 1t
as a particularly bad measure. He
declared if some Qf the amendments
in the bill had come before the SEN
ate in separate form, not ten sena-
tors would have voted for them. The
bill will 60 to conference at once and
the senate, after its usual tolls de-
bate, will take up the naval appro-
priation bill. Although Democratic
leaders expect some debate on the
two battleship provisions and on 9TH
er features they do not believe it VIII
take more than ten days to reach a
vote.
An attempt was made by Senator
West of Georgia before the final vote
to reverse the agricultural commit
tee, and the previous action of the
senate and permit cooperation of the
general education board established
by John D. Rockefeller, with the de.
partment of agriculture, in farm derh-
onstration work and work to elimi-
nate the boil weevil. 1t led to more
attacks on Mr.. Rockefeller by several
senators. Senator West answered by
saying that nobody criticised the
church for receiving money from rob-
bers and blacklegs, and yet undoubt-
eddy such men had contributed to re-
ligious purposes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-05-28
MORGAN DENIES MELlEN'S
new HAVEN STATEMENTS
Father Did Not Keep Facts
From Ex-Rresldsnt
Of Road.

New York, May 26.--J. p. Morgan
last night characterized as untrue the
testimony Of Charles s. Mellen, for
mer head Of the New York, New Ha
ven & Hartford Railroad, before the
Interstate Commerce Commission In
Washington last week that ]. Pier
pont Morgan concealed from Mr.. Mel
len facts regarding the New Haven
Road which .Mr Mellen should have
known. =
Mr.. Morgan offered to produce be.
fore any proper tribunal at any time
the rscordA OF J. P. Morgan & Co. and
the personal records Of his father.
Taking full responsibility upon him
self from the change in the roads
presidency by which Mr.. Mellen re.
signed and gave way to another. Mr..
Morgan said It was untrue that his
father In any sense took from Mr..
MelIen the management Of the road
or any part of its affairs.
Regarding the absorption OF the
Roston & Maine, by the New Haven,
Mr.. Morgan said his father deemed 1t
advisable for the public benefit since
1t was recognized by others as well
as by the late Mr.. Morgan himself
that changing economic conditions
threatened the commercial position OF
New England.
Mr.. Morgan's statement was his
first direct reDIv to Mr. Mel1e1's
Washington testimony, which he ex-
amined, he said, from stenographIc
report.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-05-28
ONE TRUST BILL IS READY
House Finishes Consideration Of Gov.
ington Trade Commission Meas
ure-Some Fast Work Now.

Washington, May 23.-The admins
tration antitrust program was def
nitely started ON its way to the stAt-
ute books today when the House with
the legislative machinery working uns
der forced draft, completed consider.
alton Of the Covington trade commas
sion bill and laid that measure aside
for final passage. The final vote on
the bill will be taken after the house
has completed consideration Of the
Clayton anti-trust bill, which was In
mediately taken up. and the admins
istration railroad securities I'M.
House leaders count ON having IN
three measures out Of the way ana
up to the senate within three wesksf
With the house driving the anti
trust measures through under special
rule. administration supporters on TIE
senate side have prepared for meet.
ing Obstacles TO the program in thhf
body.
Both Democrats an Republican, -
senate ana hcuse ere extremely ~.
Ions to get away ffun washinsfn(
and Dfspat6 for - lAll campaa1lf
and 4. tn aapoSineo - - obtah
that ~ prsosasat yin - saaasne1 81
IT ~ 6naf eSS1t bels sest before ~
sooofe unt0 ne1f winter, IL pre- I
ssesil4 IN - tustie1 to . CO.,
- = - 49, : & ESQ.,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-05-28
United States Supreme Court
Decides SGT 900 is
Proper. Sum.
MILLIONS FOR AGRICULTURE
Senate Passes Measure Carrying Big
Appropriation-Houss Ends Con.
sideration Of covington Trade
Commission Bill.

Washington, May 2G.-Because the
ill-fated Titanic struck an iceberf
rather than another British steamship
the supreme court held that the own
er. the Oceanic Steam Navigation
Company, was entitled to have its liza
bility for loss Of life and property in
suits brought in American courts lin
tied in accordance with American
maritime law. This means that those
who sue in American courts will get
virtually nothing. the law limiting liza.
bility to the salvage from the wreck.
and the passenger and freight money
collected for the voyage-about
$751; 900 in all. The total clans
against the company have reached
$13,0OO,0OO.
The court held that where a lone
ship is wrecked the law of the counl
try in which suit is brought governs
the Limitation of liability. In the
briefs in the case, it was stated that
under British law the liability Of the
owner of the Titanic would be about
$S,000,000 If it is found that the
wreck occurred without the fault or
knowledge of the owner and unlim-
tied If it occurred with its fault or
knowledge. The presence of :. Bruce
lsmay, managing director, on the tt
taric at the time of the wreck, com.
picates this question.
I'VE see no absurdity in supposing,"
said Justice Holmes, delivering the
opinion of the court, that If the own.
er OF the Titanic were sued in diff
ferent countries, each having o differ
ent rule affecting the remedy here,
the local rule should be applied in
each case."
Justice McKenna dissented, holding
the British law should apply.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-05-28

pany for the $4,000, 900 in claims
against it as owner of the Titanic is
limited in suits in the United States
by the American limited liability law
of 1851 to the value of salvage recov-
cred and the freight and passenger
money received on the Titantic's yoy-
age. That amounts in all to about
$9l 900. I
The decision in no way affects
suits brought against the owners in
other countries. Justice Holmes an
nounced the courts decision, from
which Justice McKenna dissented.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-05-28

Twelve men decided May % for the
second time that Charles Becker was
the arch-conspirator responsible for
the Rosenthal murder, which nearly
two years ago awoke New York to- a
realization of corruption in the Police
Department and opened new era
of police reform.