davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Mint Marks on Coins

''As you have answered in part an in- quiry of M. G., why letters are found on some coins. would add that letters indeed signify at what mint the coins are cast. The main mint of the United States is situated at Philadelphia. It car- ries no mark on it's coins. The branch hints are at New Orleans, mint mark 'O'; ID for Denver. 'S' for San Francisco. The Dahlonega, Ga, mint, ID Con gold coins only), and the mint at Charlotte. N C., e. were discontinued in 1861. Car son City, Nev. ("C'), mint was closed in 1S93 Mint marks are not only found on dimes but on all coins not cast at Phila- delphia except pennies, which are also coined by the hints at San Francisco and Denver without marks. Philadelphia turns out all of our nickels. Will some enc kindly give me good recipe for grape juice that will keep a long time without fermenting? Sometime ago a reader asked for deaf mute finger alphabet. have one that any person can have. am sorry l lost the initials of the one who asked for it. N. F. u.'
 I refer the request for a recipe for grape juice warranted to keep. I have one well recommended, but l cannot vouch for 1t personally. Some expert housewife will send it in. Thank you for the in telligent reply to the question anent mint marks and for the deaf mute finger all phabet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Drink or Drug.
 Users
Ask Your Doctor

If it is not the POISON of alcoholic liquors or narcotic drugs, retained in the system. that weakens and paralyses the nerves and organs of the body. and finally destroys mental, moral and physical MANHOOD. The Neal Treatment removes the cause by eliminating these poisons from the system, changes desire and craving into loathing for liquor or drugs. overcomes the diseased condition, builds up the system and restores health, strength and real MANHOOD,
 We advise that all patients spend few days at one of our Neal Institutes. but where this is impossible we guaran- tee that in any ORDINARY case of drink habit the Neal treatment may be successfully taken AT HOME lover Sunday" without leaving home or neg lecting business-by an agreement to refund the price paid to any patient who is not entirely satisfied at the end of treatment.
 For full information call or address the NEAL INSTITUTE. 1914 Sixth ave- nue. Phone Main 4516.
 s0 Neal Institutes in Principal Cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
INEFFECTIVE FIRE MARKS NACO BATTLE Hill Attacked by Maytorena in Sonora, Mexico,
 Yesterday

Naco, Sonora. Mex, October 4.--In- effective fire from both sides marked Governor Maytorena's attack today on Naco where Gen. Benjamin Hill has been entrenched for a week awaiting the assault. Hills casualties were one killed and three wounded The wound ed were struck by i'll directed shots from Hills own ranks.
 Naco, Ariz.. across the border, is al- most as much of a sufferer as this place. Bad marksmanship has made the American streets hazardous and sight seers have been stopped a mile outside the town. The United States cavalry border patrol is keeping back wound. ed Mexicans and also striving to pre- vent curious Americans from running Into danger.
 Maytorena has deployed on the east Of Naco cavalry detachment which arrived from Cananea late today. On the west of the town Yaqui Indians have kept up a desultory fire. their bullets striking in the Arizona town as often as in Hilrs lines. Hill expect cd endorsements from Auga Prieta la-e tonight and planned a cavalry sortie.
 Several small guns were in action on both sides. Hill said his fire had silenced two of the enemy's guns. The closing in of Maytorena's troops is taken to mean that he will make |. serious assault soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
GERMANS FALL INTO.
 RUSSIAN TRAP AND. DIE BY HUNDREDS.
Construct Bridges Without MolestatiOn-When Army Begins to Use Them
 Russians Fire

London. october 5.-(2:I3 a. m.)=A graphic account of the illustration of an attempt by the Germans to cross the Niemen river is given by the Daily Telegraph's Petrograd correspondent.
 ''The Germans appear to have fallen into a Russian trap" the correspondent says. "on September 23 the rear guard Of General Rennenkampfs Russian army was transferred to the right bank of the Niemen river and the fol- lowing evening the Germans ap- preached the stream. The next day seeing no signs of opposition, the Ger mans constructed pontoon bridges and completed this work without molesta- ton.
 Tt was only when the troops were pouring across in fancied security that d sound like the roll of thunder was heard and dozens of Russian guns, cleverly screened, opened their concen- trated fire on the crowded bridges.
 Before the blast of shrapnel and machine projectiles the Germans were swept into the river by hundreds. Speedily. however. the challenge of the Russian guns was taken LID by the Ger man artillery and for a long time the duel continued.
 At last the Germans, thinking they had got the measure of the Russian gunners, made another attempt to throw their troops across. But this time also they had no better luck and not one of the soldiers who stepped upon the bridges either reached the opposite shore or returned
 'The bodies of the slain floated down the yellow flood. Still the Germans vigorously maintained their lombard nlent and about o'clock in the even ing made a last and desperate effort to utilize the bridges on which they had spent such pains.
 Columns in close formation were sent forward to the crossings, but once again every man was moved down by the murderous fire of the Russian ma chine guns.
 man batteries were sileneed one after rected fire of the Russian artillery. The sued and harrassed by Cossacks, who bridges.
 According to one account no fewer tha-4 10000 German corpse were car ried won the Niemen after this awful carnage.
 "In the fight at Sredniki on the Nie- men. September 15, the German casual ties also are said to have been large. An eyewitness of the battle says that in the river and on banks no fewer than 5000 Germans perished. On the opposite shore from the city the bodies of 1900 Germans were lying unburied for some days afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
PRESENT WAR LAST OBJECT LESSON OF HORRORS OF STRIFE

New York, October 4.-Hope that the European war will be the last object les son of the horrors of strife and that after it the efforts of man will be devoted to production rather than destruction, was expressed today by Secretary of State Bryan and Oscar s. Straus, former Sec- retary of Commerce and Labor, at spe- cial peace day service at Carnegie hall The meeting was one of many held in this city in accordance with President Wilson's s recent proclamation designating today as a day of prayer for peace.
 Today, when a number of nations. all our friends, have been drawn into the vortex of war;" said Secretary Bryan, ''our first duty is to use such influence as we have to hasten the return of peace There will be ample time afterward to discuss ways and means for preventing future appeals to arms.
 Interests Are Entwined
 Our interests are so entwined with the interests of other lands that no ma ton can live or die unto itself alone If We had no higher reason for encourage ing conditions conducive to peace. we should find ample justification in the fact that the burdens of war no longer are borne entirely by it's direct participants.
 We must not be discouraged if this. the greatest of all wars, broke out just when we were most hopeful of the substi- tuition of reason for force in the settle ment of International disputes. It may be that the world needed one more awful object lesson to prove conclusively the fallacy of the doctrine that preparedness Tor war can give assurance of peace This assumtion is built upon the theory that peace rests on fear, whereas all his tory proves the contrary. Most of the errors in international affairs arise from failure to understand the fundamental truth that moral principles are as binding on nations as on individuals.
 One encouragement to be drawn from the present European conflict is found in the fact that the governments involved vie with each other in refusing to admit they began it. We have taken a long step in advance when no civilized nation either will admit a desire for war or con. fess an intention to inaugurate it.
 America's Peace Policy
 Referring to the peace policy of the United States toward Mexico, and the ac- ceptance of the mediation offered by Ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Ideal for ChiIdless Home

T wish to thank you for the names you sent to me of couples desiring to adopt a little girl. The child in question would be just ideal for ehildless couple. She is pretty. bright, affectionate, well trained, and healthy. She is of good birth fam fly American born for three generations. ancestors English. Scotch and Irish. Her mother died four years ago, and sincs then the child has been shifted from one place to another. Surely it is possible to find permanent home for an 11-year- old girl who is really the possessor of these attributes. Will you be kind enough to help her and me? MRS. E. B. S."
 The only help the Corner can give is to reprint your story of the dainty homeless little creature. The mother heart within me warns and thrills in reading it. and I doubt not others are affected in like manner. A girl child needs home and niothering far more than boy. It is an essential to her right development of mind and heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05

adequate police protection will permit
 them to do, but with the force we now
 have, and realizing that Birmingham is
 surrounded by industries which to a cer-
 tain extent attract criminals we cannot
 feel safe during such times with about
 one-third the necessary number of off
 cers to patrol the city. I have heard citi-
 zens say that it has been weeks since
 they have seen an officer in their section
 of the city. A city covering about 45
 square miles needs an army of men to
 protect its interests. It may be argued
 by some that the city is not able to af-
 ford a greater number of officers on ac-
 count of the indebtedness of the city, and
 the fact that we are still going in debt
 in spite of the city commissioners at
 tempts to reduce expenses.
 Please tell me what city of great im- portance is remaining out of debt We will never be out of debt. The genera t1on now in the city found it in debt, and the next generation will find the same thing. I do not suppose that any one | citizen of the city can recall the time | when Birmingham had assurpus, for the growth of the city will naturally cause heavy indebtedness. Why not put the police protection up to the commission and have them increase the force-even | if 1t takes from other things which the city could do without. until the criminal element can be disposed of, or held in | cEeck? Will you launch a movement | for 200 extra policemen to assure citizens | better protection and to aid officers now | enrolled in stamping out record of crime which will blight the future of any city. unless it is checked? I assure you that the citizens of Birmingham wrestle with such problems, many of them quietly, but to get what you want it must | be asked for, and I hope to be indorsed in this effort. which is good for the en- tire section of Greater Birmingham Yours very trutly w. J. HARMON. P. S.-The schedule of the automobile drivers who do not hesitate to drive at l a rapid speed and monopolize the thor oughfares might be somewhat revised with officers to guard the streets in the resident sections. w. J. H.
 Birmingham, october 3, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette, October 4.-(Special.) )-The committee in charge of the buy-a-bale movement at this place report that they have met with remarkable success in their campaign this past week. They have placed practically half of the cotton that will be ginned from this community, and the chairman states that he expects to begin delivering the staple to it's pur- chasers this coming week, The local gin company reports that they have ginned about the same number of bales of cotton this year as they did in 1913.
 Pecan growers in this county are be- ginning to bring their crop of oceans to the market and each comes with the story that the crop is one of the best in the his- tory of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Usefud in the Kitchen

"I thank you for all the help I receive from the Corner. and in return I make as brief as possible the few items I in- close: Kerosene for all copper, use plenti- fully. your boiler; for all granite or white ware where it adheres Put little in the water with which you wash your windows, dry with an old crumpled up newspaper. Just try this. Try peroxide O. hydrogen for a slight burn For a severe burn the white of an egg. Let it dry on plentifully. It leaves no scar or blister and relieves suffering No air can get at the burn, for 1t forms a coating and protects. Grease utensils in which milk is to be cooked up all sides. It never burns or boils over. Put cover over eggs when frying and see how much quicker and nicer they are when done. Make paper funnel for that nice juice pie. Put 1t in the middle and stop using strips of cloth or anything else The juice will be all saved, and that awful burnt smell done away with In making rhu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Rubonic Plague Victims

New Orleans, October 4.-Four hours after being removed to the isolation hos pital today, Ching Yu, laundryman re- siding in Baronne street, near Caliope, died from bubonic plague, according to the announcement of federal health au- thorities. He was the tenth victim of the disease since 1t made it's appearance here on June 27 and brought the total of human eases of plague to 30. The twenty ninth case was that of John P. Kearney. aged years, and residing at 1873 Chip peda street, which developed early to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. s. s. Robbins

Selma, October 4-(Special.) )-Mrs. $. S. Robbins, 76 years old. well-known resi- dent of Wilcox county. died at an infirm- ary late Saturday night after a lengthy illness She leaves several children and carried to her former home at Lower Peachtree, where they will be inferred Monday Mrs. Robbins was one of the victims of the cyclone which struck Low CT Peachtree about two years ago. She was severely injured in the syclone and had several children killed and since has not enjoyed good health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
wellborn Leaves Two Vacancies

Anniston, October 4.-(Special.)- .)-The appointment of M. B. Wellborn of this city to the chairmanship of the federal reserve board of the Atlanta bank and the reserve agency in the sixth district will cause a vacancy in the executive of flee of two Calhoun county banks. MT. Wellborn is president of the First Ma tional bank of Anniston and the First National of Jacksonville He will have to sell his stock in both institutions in order to accept the Atlanta federal posi- ton, and much speculation is being in dulged in as to his successors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Take Sharpe to Birmingham

Anniston. October 4.-(Special.) )--Tim Sharpe. who was convicted and sentenced to hang Saturday by Judge Thomas w. Coleman, Jr.. of the city court has been taken to Birmingham, where he will be confined In the Jefferson county jail. Sharpe was convicted of murdering w. T. Dillard. a patrolman. He has also been indicted for the alleged killing of Officer Dashwood. but this case has not been tried. w. K. Rayfield, who was ar rested with Sharpe and who proved a material witness for the state, has been released from jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
SECRETARY BRYAN

eentina. Brazil and Chile, Secretary Bryan said:
 President Wilson not only secured peaceful solution of situation that threatened war but he gave a strong impetus to the cause of cancellation. It will be easier than before to preserve peace in the western hemisphere, and more difficult to excite war"
 In conclusion, the Secretary said: Man has spent a considera ble part of his time in the work of destruction. In the day that is dawning he can devote all his eff forts to production. There is as much in- spiration in noble life as in a heroic death."
 Oscar Strauss expressed hope that me- diation eventually would settle the Euro- pean struggle.
 "A month ago. he said. ''secretary Bryan under the direction of the Presi- dent, encouraged by a statement by an ambassador of one of the powers, com municated informally with the other pow CTS as to whether they were ready to accept the Presidents tender of good off, fees. While the time is not yet ripe for the definite discussion of the subject, we may be justified in hoping these communi- cations already have had the good re7. suit of lifting the latch on the door of mediation. so that without the initiative of either side, at the first opportunity that door readily may be thrown open.'
 Speaks of Treaties
 MT. Strauss referred to treaties which Secretary Bryan recently has concluded with different nations, providing for the dispassionate investigation of disagree nients between nations for period of P months before war may be declared and said:
 'I regard these treaties as a most i'm portant step for securing the peace of the world for the future. Nine-tenths of the wars, if not all of them, are the re- suit of transformation and misinterpre- tation, and I believe that if those trea- ties had been in existence when Austria gave it's ultimatum to Servia this war might have been averted
 Cardinal Farley. at St. PatriclS's cath edral said that if Europe had needed Pope Plus X the war never would have started.
 At the Cathedral of St. John the Di- vine, Bishop David H. Greer asserted that although methods heretofore tried have failed to insure universal peace, the principles laid down by Christ yet have to be applied to diplomacy and politics, and that until such principles are tried the world never will be sure of peace. The present war, he said should teach the lesson that huge armaments do not guard the peace of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
FRENCH STATEMENT SAYS GERMANS HAVE
 BEEN THROWN BACK
tcontinsea from Page one,

Belgian soldiers, who had been in termed
 The battle is still raging along the east Prussian frontier, and according to Berlin reports the Germans have scored a victory over the Russians, who had pierced their center at Au- gustowo.
 Cracow Battle Slow
 The battle of Cracow is developing more slowly than anticipated or at any rate nothing has come through from either side as to the happenings in that field of operations.
 Three monarchs, the Russian Elm peror. the German Emperor and the King of Belgium and the President of France are taking part in the battles or on their way to visit the troops in the field. The German Emperor has been on both eastern and western frontiers. while King Albert has been on the actual firing line ever since the Wal began,
 The Russian Emperor has left Pet rosrad for the front and President Foineare, accompanied by his ministers, is well on his way to give greetings to the men on the firing line
 Italy May Be Involved
 In both Italy and Roumania a con siderable difference of opinion has arisen as to what steps, if any, the goyernments should take regarding the war. Some are for war and others for continuation of neutrality.
 If report coming from Rome today that Italian sailors have occupied Av- Iona is true Italy has taken action which will almost. certainly involve her Avlona, "the Gibraltar" of the Ad- riatc. has long been coveted by both Italy and Austria During the war be- tween Italy and Turkey, when Avlona belonged to Turkey it was the scene of a daring exploit by the Italian navy under the Duke of Abruzzi.
 The Jealousy of Austria was imme- diately aroused and as a result an 8 agreement was reached whereby Tur- keys European possessions were inn mune from attack. The intensity of Austrian feeling was also manifested during the Balkan war and Austro- Italian occupation of the fort was talked of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Circular Issued

Vera Cruz, October A circular is- sued today by the local committee of the constitutionalists advises residents of Vera Cruz to curb their enthusiasm over the contemplated change in the military authority of the state. The circular asks the people not to do anything which might te regarded as antagonistic to the Amer icans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
To Tr3 Wharton Case

Ahniston, October 4-(Special 1.-The trial of P. F, Wharton, the Anniston at torney who has been subjected to im- peachment charges by the central com mittee of the Alabama Bar association. Will begin before Judge T. w. Coleman in the city court Monday He is charged with pernicious activity in his dealings with jurots in the case of a hospital merger here sometime ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Dr. Vincent Speaks

St. Paul, October Apr. George F. Vincent, president of the University of Minnesota, was principal speaker today at the American Prison association con- vention here. Addresses also were deliv- cred by Mrs Maud Ballington Booth of New York and Dr. Frank Moore, super fntendent of the New Jersey state re- formatory. Mrs Booth delivered ser- mon at the state penitentiary at Still water In the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Heard at a Recital

q should like to inquire in your Cor Ter for the following selections The Blue Devil, Italian dialect; 'Pere' Menogue.' French; Why Don't You 'Spress Your self negro. l am studying elocution I heard the above at recital and should Ike to obtain them if possible.
 HELEN F. Again I pass on requests to the con stituency. q turn to it in time of need, and seldom turn in vain" There Is more truth than poetry in the rhyme thus ap- piled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
b. C. Lide

Vincent, October 4.-(Special.)-E. c. Lide. aged 73 a pioneer citizen. died here Friday and was buried by the Ma sonic fraternity, of which lodge he was a member. The deceased is survived by the widow and three daughters, Mrs. Au- gusta Kidd of Vincent. Mrs. E. B. Mar tir. and Miss Virginia Lide of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Poor Mans Cake

Here I am, after being a silent mem ber for nearly year. Would some one like good recipe for a poor mans cake? Well. here is one Two cups of sugar. two cups of milk three cups of flour, one heaping teaspoon of baking powder Flavor as you would any cake. Soft ill., ing: One cup of sugar, one-quarter cup of milk, one teaspoon of butter. Still till it boils. Boil for five minutes without stirring; put on cake. I have the song called The Fallen Leaf If-Ruth C. diG not receive a copy of it I will gladly send her the words. Now, will someone send me the words of the popular song entitled. Where the River shannon Flows? I have lots of songs, and any one wishing the words of them may have them by writing to me. O. J. D."
 Retrenchment in every detail of house. wifery and daily living being the rule of the family nowadays, your poor mans cake" will attract. eye and fancy The absence of shortening and eggs earn a right of the title. But is it not a trfle tough? wish some enterprising young woman would give it q trial and report result. It should be spongy. I refer vour request for the song Will Ruth C. inform us if she still wants that for which she asked?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
Call for Funds

Washington, October IA national call for funds to further relief work undertaken by the Red Cross on Eu- lopeans battlefields was addressed to the Daughters of the American Revo- luLion tonight by Mrs. William Cum ming Story, president of the organi- zation. Each state regent is requested to superintend collections in her dis tTict.