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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
NINE. MELBA'S CONCERT
TO OCCUR AT $50

Mrs Charles Sharp, president of the
Music Study club, announces that the
cocneI1 to be presented Wednesday even
ing at the jefferson theatre by Nine.
Nellie Melba will begin at $3.50 instead of
S:l5. as previously planned, owing to a
wedding engagement which many mem-
bers of thes audience will expect to fill
first. 1t is believed that the added 10
minutes will enable a number of people
to attend the concert who had made con-
nicting arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
Husband Spent
Everything
In An Effort to Bring Wife S
Troubles to End, and FL
nally Succeeds

Myra, Ky-Mrs. Sarah Branham, of
this town. gives out the following state
ment for publications Il am 81 years of
age, and suffered untold agony with
womanly troubles for II years. For Z
years, 1 was all run down, and was told
that / could not live. My husband spent
everything IA mad, but I got only tenn
perary relief
A merchant recommended Cardni, the
womans tonic, to my husband, and he
got me bottles at one time. I began
taking it. and before the first bottle
was gone. began to feel better
/ took all of the bottles, and l am
today as sound and well as any woman,
and fat and hearty"
Such testimony as the above, which is
given unsolicited, speaks for itself.
doing yourself, your family, your
friends an injustice by not. at least,
trying Cardui. if you suffer from any
Of the many ailments so common to
women?
Cardui is composed of pure harmless,
vegetable ingredients, which act in a
gentle, natural way on the. weakened
womanly organs. helping build them
back to permanent strength and health.
Cardui has helped thousands of other
women. Why not you?
Ask your druggist. He knows about
cardui.
NJ B-Write tOs Ladies' Advisory
Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Chat
tanooga. Tenn. for Special instructions,
and 64-page book, Home Treatment for
Women" sent in CLAIM wrapper, on re-
quest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB
MEETS WITH MRS. BELL

Mrs Robert Bell was hostess to the
members of the Twentieth Century club
Friday afternoon at her home in Nor
wood.
The child labor question was discussed
and an interesting paper, The Unsettled
Problem of Child Rearing" was read
by Mrs. j. E. Blackwood. This was fol-
lowed by an open discussion and parlia
mentary drill. Music for the occasion was
furnished by Miss Mabel Marler and Miss
Mary Lee Bell.
A hot luncheon was served to the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MRS. VICTOR PROWELL
GIVES A LUNCHEON

Mrs. Rowena Webster of Clarksville,
Tenn. who is visiting relatives for a few
days while en- ruote from Cincinnati to
Winona, Miss, was the inspiration of
charming luncheon given yesterday by
Mrs. Victor Prowell at her home on Iro-
quois street. Sweet peas composed the
table decoration, the pastel shades
blending attractively with the tea table
accessories.
The guests a Mrs. Prowelis luncheon
We're Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Rosa V Hart.
Mrs. NJ. e. Wilmington. Mrs. Julia With
ington Mrs Mamie Williams, Mrs. Has
kin Williams. Mrs. Tom Ellis, Mrs. Nc
Gavook and Mrs. George Eustis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MRS. GLASS CLUB
HOSTESS In NORWOOD

The Qui NiVe club met With Mrs. II.
r Glass Friday afternoon at her home
In Norwood
1.-The Rural School Question was the
topic of the day, and the following pro-
gramme was carried out: Rural School
Development Mrs. A. Il. Dewberry;
Value of Art in Rural Schools" Mrs. IL.
II. Copeland; Local Taxation for Support
of the Rural Schools" Miss Lucille Jones.
Plans for the coming year were made and
refreshments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
Relieving a Sufferer

Yes, indeed, offer the crutches TO the
Corner, or to anyone who needs them. My
delay to your query was caused by set
Ting up some affairs. I wrote per-
sonal letter to the person referred to.
My best wishes go with all your earnest
efforts. MRS. GEORGE j. c.
No sooner said than done. The crutches
took to themselves invisible wings and
fled to the relief of grateful sufferer.
Your card is 'multum in parvo.' You
put surplus energy into action, not words.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MISS BOWDEN ENTERTAINS
CHJTRCH SOCIETY

The b. Y p. u. of the West End Bap-
tist church gave a tacky party Friday
evening at the home Of Miss Mamie Lee
Bowden on Elyton street.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the evening. Those present
were Miss Velma Mathews. Miss Adar
James, Miss Katherine Houlden. Miss
Irene Parker Miss Anna Lou Hall, Miss
Mary Weaver, Miss Mary Ellen Read
Miss Esther Smith. Miss katherine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31

Orr, Miss Lucy Pinckard, Miss Frances
Swami of Tennessee. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Estes, Miss Belle Roberts, Miss Carol
Woodson, Miss Bland Tomlinson, Miss
I-ucie LamlSin, Mr.. Maurice Henderson.
MIR. Bestor Brown, Mr.. Walter Allen, Mr..
Claud Estes, Mr.. Junius Walthall. Mr..
Robert Malone, Mr., Melville Davis, Mr..
Hollis Bush, Mr.. Robert Bedham. \
dance followed the dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
Gift Was Appreciated

1.-The little woman who wanted a rug
wrote me such a nice little thank YOU
letter. LILLIAN E."
If other women little and big guessed
how comfortable a nice little THANK
you" makes the stranger-friend feel after
she has bestirred herself to send a rug or
a newspaper or a batch of quit pieces
to one whose only claim upon her is the
touch of human nature that makes the
whole world kim" the notelet would never
be wanting Three cheers for the little
womani
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MRS. HOLMES HOSTESS
FOR MISS COX

Mrs Eugene Holmes. assisted by Mrs.
John Bryant, entertained at her home in
Norwood. complimenting Miss Helen Cox,
who will soon leave to make her fsine in
Trenton, n. j.
The guests included the girIs of Mrs.
Holmes Sunday school class. (Games and
refreshments We're enjoyed. \The place
cards were English walnut sh9ls with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31

in this measure" l suggested, to which
Mrs. Fiske demurred very modestly.
mot more than many Others" she said
kindly. Travelling | am now-fitting
from post to post-one doesn't have much
time to devote to serious things of that
sort, and yet its wonderful how one can
become accustomed to change-and even
enjoy such hardships as we endure on
the road"
Mrs F'islSe has a very keen, delightful
sense of humor and enjoys a joke, wheth-
er it is about herself or someone else,
as much as the rest of u.s.
We chatted about many things which
We both liked, and among the amusing
things that we enJsNed was the story
about Mrs Fiske which is told about her
and a Scandinavian maid she had once.
Now a maid" IS very touchous sub
ject with an actress and one actress oft
times has as many maids in her lfetimes,
as the sands of the eashore. Sometimes
the maid is French-sometimes German,
oftener Irish, and occasionally Scandina-
Wan, as this one happened to be.
Out in a western city Mrs. F'iske and her
company stopped to play an engagement,
and as is her custom. Immediately upon
arriving at the hotel Mrs Fske went TO
her room.
Presently the clerk was astounded to
see Mrs. Fske's maid, standing in front
of the desk, and saying in her very worst
English. very loudly:
'Meeses Fees dunki''
"What?' exclaimed the clerk, shocked.
"Meeses Fees dunk.'' the maid repeated.
'Meeses F'ees-dunk," echoed the clerk.
"Is she?" Why I'm sorry" he began
sympathetically. Wont be able to play
tonight? What can we do for her? Send
for a doctor. Eth. Have you ever given
her strong coffee? There was a man
here last week"
There's no telling what the clerk might
have done and said had not the Scan
dinvian maid realized that her English
had thrown her sprawlng into the mid
die of a bad fit. and so she cried out
fiercely:
You not onnerstan. 'Messes Fees
dunk! She want her dunk. Her dunk,
don't you see?"
"Oh," exclaimed the clerk mopping his
fevered brow. 'FRONT.' Ask the porter if
Mrs. Fiske's trunk has arrived, and tell
him to send it up right away"
And Christian, Thelma, or Selma,
or Helma, oh whatever her name happen
ed to be-went glimmering. murmuring:
Tank you. 1 am welcome! Tank you
And
That international imbroglio was trans
formed into an "entente cordiale.'' with
out the aid of "a Peace Conference"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
SOME HELPING HAND
HINTS FOR THE HOME
by MARION HARLANp

heeus , and was fearful l might have TO
prIng her home when the cold weather
see lh' as she was not provided for win
yer cold Now with these noble women
10 circle round her 1 can see my way
,- iear' foung girls need many things to
MRS. e. e. B."
CONSTANT readers interested in the his
eoly OF last years work done by the Cor
herltes VIII remember a neighbor bespoke
contributions of clothing that might make
IL practicable for the girl to attend school
IN comfort The letter from which L
tale. "a s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
DOUBT BLACKMAILERS
HAVE F. l.. CLARK

Los Angeles, January S0.-A demand for
proof from the alleged lSidnapers OF
Francis Lewis Clark that actually they
have the Spokane millionaire in their GUS
tody was made today by Police Chief Sc
bastian in reply to the letter received
by him Wednesday from persons who
signed themselves 1.-THE Blackmailers,
stating they were holding Clark for $4,000
ransom
Clark disappeared from Santa Barbara
January II after seeing his wife off on
night train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31

four tables, the prizes being won by Miss
Vernon McLaney, Miss Lena Ray and
Mr. f. r. Hartley. Later hot chocolate
and cake were served.
The guests included: Miss Annie Ray,
Miss Cora Carbon. Miss Norma Kellogg
Miss Lena Ray, Miss Vernon McLaney
Miss Braner, Mr. Herbert Phillips, Mr..
Howard ,Eoland, Mr.. Luther Ray, Mr..
Lamont. Mr.. Mason Ray, Mr.. Tomlinson,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Hartley, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. H. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MRS. VAN KEUREN HOSTESS
PRISCILLA CLUB FRIDAY

The members of the Priscilla club met
with Mrs. Edgar Van Keuren yesterday
morning at her home in Woodlawn.
The early part of the morning was
spent in sewing, followed by Forty-two,
after which refreshments were served to
the following: Mrs. e. ID. Van Keuren,
Mrs. Joe Robinson, Miss Nina Balm, Miss
Robena Mauchlin, Miss Eleanor Gillian,
Miss Annie Maud Kennedy, Miss Agnes
Clark, Miss Emma Bliss, Miss Marian
Bradford, Miss Grace Forbes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MISS MARGARET COLEMAN
HOSTESS FOR VISITORS

Miss Margaret Coleman's bridge party
last night was a graceful compliment to
two visiting girls from Montgomery, Miss
Ella Vaughn Patterson and Miss Annie
Tyson -Four tables of players were in
cluded in the courtesy and buffet sup
per was served at the close of the even
ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
Roon TO an Invalid

'.I wish to thank you for getting the
invalid chair for the poor woman. 1t
certainly has been a boon to her, and we
thank you | also desire to acknowl-
edge MY appreciation for the donation to
the man who was so kind as to send the
chair prepaid. MRS. X. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MRS. JONES ENTERTAINS
FORTY-TWO CLUB

Mrs. C. C. Jones was hostess to the
Thursday afternoon Forty-two club at
her home in East Lake.
The prize was awarded to Mrs. j. 3
Bancroft. At the conclusion of the game
light refreshments were served to the
following members: Mrs. Sumpter Lea,
Mrs. T. T.. Dewey. Mrs. ID. g. Meadow
Mrs. Robert Hewlett, Mrs. T. A Bobbitt
Mrs. J. r. Saddler Mrs. J. b. Bancroft
and Mrs. l.. A. Ransom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
French Dressing

into a bowl. Add two saltspoons of salt
and dash of paprika or of white pep
per as preferred. Stir into the chives
three tablespoons of salad oil and table,
spoon of vinegar and beat all together to
a smooth emulsion. Pour over the salad.
BY request of c. B. N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MIR. AND MRS. PHILLIPS
ENSLEY HIGHLANDS HOSTS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. |. Phillips were dinner
hosts Friday evening at their home on
Ensley Highlands to the teachers and OF
Hficers of the newly organized Methodist
chapel on Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MR.. LAKE TO GIVE
DINNER FOR VISITORS

Mr.. C. E. Lake will give a dinner party
at the Florence Tuesday evening in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Sparkman, Mr. and
Mrs r. B. Broyles and Mrs. G. Marvin
Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
Services as Nurse

Il was just getting ready yesterday to
go to a case when a nice box of white
RAGS came to hand from Mrs. G. They
were Immediately pressed into service.
Thank you very much for your thought
fulness in forwarding her my address.
shall be glad at any time l am not on
case to help some deserving person who
cannot really afford a nurse. OF course
there will have to be a doctor in at
tendance, but I could go for several days
aftreward and attend mother and baby,
leaving both comfortable until my next
visit. | am engaged for the next two
weeks, but after that [ shall be at lib
erty for little while, and will be more
than glad to give my services to a needy
woman. There are so many really needy
poor, but how to get at them is the ques-
tion. The really poor have nurses asso-
Citations, besides various charitable socie-
ties, while the great middle class seem
in a class by themselves-too proud some
times to be found--and it is to such 1 Of
fer a helping hand and my mite in the
name of Him who said, Freely we have
received; freely give If such a case
should reach your notice l hope to hear
from you. l inclose my card.
MRS. A. u.
An offer which is exceptional in value.
The soul of the one who visits systeynat-
ically among the poor is racked with PITY
Tor the woes entailed upon woman by
careless and ignorant treatment of motn-
ers IN the supreme hour of physical an
guish.
II have received the batch Of inquiries
concerning my plea In your Corner. l
have made full reply to each one, going
into detail. / also received four letters
outside of those you forwarded to me.
When all are in l shall make full re-
port / had given up hope of hearing
from my request, but watched and prayed
some weeks. Then l gave up thinking
my letter had, not reached the Corner;
but while | stopped looking for reply
| kept on praying-and over all obstacles
entered the young woman in the norman
school She was anxious to be there on
opening day, and she was there. could
only fit her out sparingly with temporary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MRS. WHITE ENTERTAINS
FOR MISS CARBON

Mrs. r. II. White was hostess at her
home in West End yesterday in honor OF
Miss Cora Carbon of Plantersville.
Progressive Forty-two was played at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31

card attached, each shell holding a fare
well wish for the honoree, who was also
presented with a beautiful lavalier, the
parting gift of the class.
The guests included: Miss Frances May,
Miss Louise Pickett. Miss Florence Miller,
Miss Bessie Lee, Miss Fanny Eateman,
Miss Mary Smith, Miss Josie Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
MISS BROOKS HOSTESS
To ENSLEY GLIB

Miss Lois Brooks entertained the Unity
club Friday evening at her home in Ems
ley. Games and refreshments were en-
joyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31
Finds 1t a Help

Just line to tell you how thankful
am to the Helping Hand and Mrs. M.
D. for the ear trumpet. 1t was sent to
me promptly and / find it great help. 1
am always watching to see when l may
help someone in the Corner.
MRS. L.
Blessed are the faithful Watchers. 1
wish we had 10 ear helpers for distribu-
ton. Requests for them are constantly
coming in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31

Thomas, Miss Lois Allen, Miss Julia
Weaver, Miss Lilfis Allen, Miss Gladys
Williams, Miss Leurlene Oliver, Miss
Mamie Lee Bowen, Mr.. Ernest Lloyd,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-31

CONTINUED ON Last Pnge)
The Keota news., 1914-05-01

New Tribss Found by ExplorsrA
Word has been received that the
members OF the Amazon expedition Of
the University Of Pennsylvania mu-
scum. sent out in March. 1913. are all
we'll after nine weeks Of exploring In
unknown territory In southern British
Guiana.
The party spent many months In
territory never explored by white
men. New tribes Of Indians never
before heard Of have been discovered
and vocabularieS made Of their Ian
guages.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
ECZEMA ON BACK AND CHEST

Pierson. N. Dakota--"The ecsema
started on my scalp. It finally went
ON to the hack Of my neck, then on to
my back, arms and chest. 1t broke
out In pimplss drst and then seemed
to run together in some places, max
ing Q sore about the size OF dime.
At times tho itching and burning were
20 intense that It seemed unbearable.
The moro I scratched 1t the worse It
became, and there would be slight
discharge from It. especially on my
scalp. 10 ~ to make my hair matted
and sticky close to the scalp. The
hair was dry. lifeless and thin. My
hair was falling 20 terribly that ! had
begun to despair Of ever finding 70
lief. My clothing irritated the erup-
ton on my back. Tho affected parts
were almost . solid scab.
II had been bothered with eczema
for about . year and q half. Then !
began using the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. I used them daily for two
months and I was cured" (Signed)
Miss Mildred Dennis. Apr. 80. 1918.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout tho world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston. ADV
The Keota news., 1914-05-01

A novel newspaper has appeared in
st. Petersburg, called the Vagabonds'
Gazette. It is intended for circulation
chief contributors are we'll known to
the Russian police. Signed articles re-
lating the details Of famous coups are
an important feature Of the new jour.
nal.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
P...e nser Agents Meet in Denver.

Shreveport, La.-Chairman ]. B.
Hanegan OF the Southwestern Passen-
ger Association meeting here an
nounced that the next meeting OF the
association would he held in Denver
following the meeting of the Western
association in Colorado Springs in
July.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01

The Gear Of Russia probably owns
greater quality Of china than any
other person in the world. He has the
china belonging to all the Russian rul.
ers As far back as Catherine the Great.
1t 10 stored in the Winter palace at st.
Petersburg.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
U.S.ACCEPTS MEXICO MEDIATION
Peace Offer Made by ENJOYS OF Brazil,
Chile and Argentine Republic

candor to say that its diplomatic rela
tions with Mexico being for the pres.
ent severed. it is not possible for 1t
to make sure Of an uninterrupted op-
portunity to carry out the plan Of In.
termediation which you propose. 1t
is, OF course, possible that some act
Of aggression on the part OF those who
control the military forces Of Mexico
might oblige the United States to act
to the upsetting Of the hopes Of imme-
date peace, but this does not justify
us in hesitathg to accept your gen.
erous suggestion.
I'VE shall hope for the best results
within q brief time enough to relieve
our anxiety lest most ill-considered
hostile demonstrations should inter
rupt negotiations and disappoint our
hopes Of peace"
The text Of the offer made by the
three countries was:
"Mr. Secretary OF State:
with the purpose of subscribing the
interest Of peace and civilization In all
our continent and with the earnest de-
sire to prevent any further bloodshed
to the prejudice OF the cord1ailty ana
union which have always surrounded
the relations Of the governments and
the people Of America we the plenipo-
tentaries OF Brazil. Argentina and
Chile, duly authorized hereto. have the
honor to tender your excellency's gov
ernment our good offices for the
peaceful and friendly settlement Of
YY~fta1
States and Mexico.
"This offer puts in due form the
suggestions which we have had occa-
sion to refer heretofore on this sub
ject to the secretary to whom we re-
new the assurances Of our highest and
most distinguished consideration.
I'D. DA CANA.
'R. 9. NAON.
EDUARDO SUAREZ MUJICA."
The Keota news., 1914-05-01

A street in Lyons-the Rue de la
Republique-is paved with glass. The
closely fitted that water cannot pass
between the interstices.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
WAR PLANS TO GO ON
WILSON AND SECRETARY BRYAN
WARN THAT HUERTA's ACTS
BREAK OFF ALL NEooTIA.
TloNs.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

w00So1u ENSWUp0VO1 OutOu fN0WS oSENASe'
Washington. April 27.-With reports
pouring in ,of anti-American demon
strations all over Mexico. including
one stating several Americans were
killed in Mexico City, President Will
son and Secretary Bryan Saturday ac-
cepted a proffer Of ''good offices" by
the representatives Of Argentina. Bra
Eli and Chile, the Latin-America IA.
q. C. alliance" to bring about peace in
Mexico.
Conferences were held by the repre-
sentatives of these countries and other
South and Central American nations
to draft plan of mediation.
While 1t Is not known just what
form their proposals will take. 1t is
understood the elimination Of Huerta
and ultimate restoration Of normal
conditions In Mexico will be demanded
by Warrington.
Text Of Mediation Notes.
The text of the offer made by the
Brazilian ambassador and the minis
ters from Argentina and Chile. and the
reply Of the American government.
was transmitted by Secretary Bryan
In person to the three diplomats, is as
follows:
"The government Of the United
States IL deeply sensible Of the friend
liness, the good feeling and he gem
uine concern for the peace and well
fare of America manifested In the
Joint note just received from your ex-
cellency rendering the good offices Of
your government to effect II possible
a settlement of the present diff
Guilty between the government Of the
United States and those who now
claim to represent our sister republic
of Mexico.
Conscious Of the purpose with
which the proffer Is made. this govern
ment does not feel at liberty to de-
cline It. Its own chief interest is in the
peace Of America, the cordial inter-
course Of her republic, and their peo-
pie, and the happiness and prosperity
which can spring only out Of frank.
mutual understandings and the friend
ship which is created by common pur
pose. The generous offer of your gov
ef0mC0t II IAcICkOI0 oSSOPSCN.
This government hopes most ear
nestly that you may find those who
speak for the several elements Of the
Mexican people willing and ready to
discuss terms of satisfactory, and.
therefore, permanent settlement. II
you should find them willing, this gov
ernment will be glad to take up with
you for discussion in the frankest and
most conciliatory spirit any proposals
that may be authoritatively formu-
lated, and will hope that they may
prove feasible and prophetic OF new
day of mutual cooperation and conf
dence in America.
May Have to Fight.
.'This government feels bound IN
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
Huerta Accepts Mediation Plan.

Washington, April 27.-spanish Am
bassador Riano announced late Sunday
night that he had received private ad-
vices from Mexico City stating that
General Huerta had accepted the OF
fer of Argentina, Brazil and Chile to
use their good offices to bring abou;
an amicable settlement Of the diff
Guilty between the United States and
Mexico.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01

As soon as the American acceptance
was received, notice was served on
the Spanish ambassador. acting
charge d'affaires for Mexico. for va
rious Latin-American governors and
General Carranza. the rebel leader In
Mexico.
The three South American ENJOYS
who proposed the intermediation to
the United States laid before their
conferees the notes that had passed be-
tween them and the American govern
ment.
The Costa Rico envoy, Joaquin Cal.
vo. ranking minister Of the diplomatic
corps, and DIR. Alberto Membrane,
minister from Honduras, Joined the
three South American plenipotentia-
ries while they we're comforting on
their plans for mediation.
Ignacio Calderon, minister of Boil
via; Federico Alfonso Pezet, minister
of Peru; Euzbio Morales. minister
from Panama, and Manuel de la Vega
Calderon, charge d'affaires OF Cuba,
Joined the conferees later
The Navy Department received
word that the American consulate at
Mazatlan. on the Pacific coast of Mex
leo, had been stoned by mob Other
anti-American demonstrations oc-
Cured there.
Reports from other points, including
Tampico, indicate similar demonstra-
tions. f.