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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
VISITING WOMEN STUDY INTERESTS
 OF PEOPLE HERE Miss Powell and Miss Reese Tell of Coming Club Work of Alabama
 Girls
By MRS. J. B. REID

i, Miss Ola Powell of Washington. D.
 C., assistant in the department of az : rlcrlture, and Miss Madge Reese of Auburn state agent for girls clubs, spent yesterday in Birmingham Miss Powell's office as supervisor Of | this work of girls clubs and domestic work of each variety extends over Is
 southern states. including Alabama. This is her first visit to this section,
 although she has spent much time in tho southern section. principally Bald- win county, The climate seems moro | adapted there to year-round planting,
 although Miss Powell has much en- couragement from every source. h l Alabama 10 counties have local agents | young women who are devotlng their time to home improvements along ex- | tensive lines.
 Besides these Miss Madge Reese Is
 state agent for Alabama, where she has already organized 19 counties, which are active in behalf of this splen- did work. Miss Reese Is enthusiast. over the results of the work of 1914 leach expects greater things for 1915. We were anxious to know from all I over Alabama what county leads in
 the work of the young girls and the mothers. Miss Robinson stated emphat- ically: "Etowah county, 120,000 cans were used in that county alone. The girls ages are between 10 and IS years"
 These two young women have grand missionary opportunity. There is no | greater work to be inaugurated than to teach people to help themselves. Many barren fields over the south can and will be utilized in these girls patches" Now the work of agents Is preparatory. On their rounds they are starting activities for early spring work. The girls already interested must have their lands prepared properly. and more girls must become workers. One obstacle now, observed in Jefferson county the past season was a need of a central storage for the cans. Nobody handles them here in sufficient quantities to furnish them at wholesale prices, but as soon as the plan is an assured busi- ness no doubt the cans can be manufac- tured right here. and ultimately a can- ming plant.
 This would give encouragement to many who have acreage, holding it to sell it by the foot and crying hard times with idle lands at their command.
 The government has great field to cover in the rural districts, but gradually with such efforts as are pursued by tact ful instructors the south will blossom
 again. in a varied crop, and the people
 will be prepared to live in the remote
 country surrounded by the comforts and
 luxuries of better homes. Miss Powell and
 Miss Reese are both well adapted to their
 offices. They are perfectly natural young
 women, full of zeal. and with cordial address. Such personality will make friends of>those among whom they labor,
 and as friendliness begets like. this will
 give the response needed for working to-
 gether.
 A splendid movement commanded by in-
 telligent workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04

He is particularly proud of the kitchen which Is attached to the cafe, which Is emphasized as a strictly sanitary kitch- en in every way.
 It's the most expensive kitchen in Bir- mingham," said Mr. York as he showed me through it, flor 1t occupies whole store, or what might have been. and be- sides the equipment is absolutely perfect from every angle The refrigerators larders, copper boilers. sinks warm CTS. egg boilers and every utensil em- ployed was ordered from blue prints from the John Van Range company of Clncincinnati. When they were installed they fitted like the hat on a mans head absolutely perfect, and in every respect l believe l can safely say that Mir Mol ton in the furnishing of the kitchen has spared no expense and has made the equipment the best in the south'
 Certainly in the matter of accessibility attractive surroundings and moderate prices, the Motion Hotel cafe has every advantage, and that MT. York and his clever assistant, Mrs. Wheeler, will se- cure large clintele is undoubted, be- cause their enthusiasm, their belief in Birmingham and their ability to make good is unquestioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Greil Heads Capital
 Chamber of Commerce

Montgomery, December. s.-(special) Terry T. Greil, a prominent wholesale merchant. has been elected president of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. to succeed Duncan May whose term had expired. Other officers elected were: Clayton Tullis, first vice president; J. Lee Holloway. second vice president: c. !. Beane. third vice president. Tho board of directors is composed as follows: T. l.. Bear, Hugh Gallagher, Leo 0assen- heimer. W. D. Lowry. H. H. McCs slin. Frank H. Miller. George A. Thomas and s. c. Weil
 President Greil in assuming office as the head of the Chamber of Commerce an- nounced the appointment of several im- portant committees, one of which was a committee of 12 to assist Stewart McKen- ste to organixe . tax league in Montg0sp- cry t0 co-operate with the Alabama Tax Reform league. which will meet here to- morrow.
 The purpose of the meeting tomorrow will be to decide upon methods toward securing revision of the tax code of the state. Tho league met in Montgomery ssvesAI wesks ago and organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Crullers and Molasses Cookies

Will you kindly publish a good recipe for molasses cookies? I should like to know if corn sirup or New Orleans u,v- lasses should be used. I am sending recipe for crullers. which are splendid: Three eggs beaten without separating nine tablespoons of sugar. five table spoons of milk, four tablespoons of melt ed butter, one-quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon. two cups of flour. two tea spoons Of baking powder. a pinch of salt
 Mix the eggs with the sugar. then add butter, milk. cinnamon and salt. Next the well sifted flour to which you have already added the banking powder. Beat until light. Roll out on a floured board until about one-half an inch thick, cut with4a circular cutter, with another ring In the center. Handle as little as pos- sible Have deep fat smoking hot; drop crulers into 1t. Fry to a golden brown
 Rol. in powdered sugar READER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
EIGHT TO DIE AT
 HANGING BEE"

Phoenix, Arix., December s-Eight men instead of Il will die at Arizona's hang ing bee December 1s, as the result of a stay of execution granted today by Gov ernor Hunt.
 The men will be executed one by one. the board of central has decided. in- stead of simultaneously as the governor and R. B. Sims. warden of the peniten- tiary wishes. He protested that no hu- man exccutor could stand the strain of spring the trap Il times.
 The stay of execution was granted to three men pending outcome of their ap- peals for a new trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04

keting is great art and getting the best cuts of meats and fowls and selecting the choicest vegetables-all that is an art. But 1t can be done so that we can offer reasonable rates to our clientele For instance we have instituted d 25-cent and a 40-cent breakfast either of which is un- surpassed in quality or quantity. We ex- pect to inaugurate Sunday evening table d'hote dinner for 75 cents. which will equal any dinner ever served. l find that many couples who can go downtown to dinner get a wholesome meal. pay car fare and also a moderate tip to the waiter, who will go when this is all in cluded in g bill, but when the prices soar higher and the one meal is as ex- pensive as a whole days rations for the average family, they won't indulge in such an extravaganza"
 Mir. York told me that since he was a child he had enjoyed all sorts of things pertaining to cooking and baking and the culinary art.
 He said his first experience was going a-marketing. being sent hither by his grandmother when he wasn't more than a minute or two old, and his judgment was relied upon to choose and pick for her table.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Clerk Dilatory In
 Making Reports

Montgomery, December. 3.-(Special) In his report to the governor on the books and accounts of N. S Walker. clerk of the circuit court of Talla- poosa county, Examiner of Public Ae- counts w. R. Foster declared that Mir. Walker bad been dilatory in making quarterly reports 10 the governor but that his books had been we'll kept.
 "I find that Mir. Walker has been somewhat dilatory in making his quar- terly reports to tho auditor" said Ex- , ariner Foster. When this examina- ton was made he owed the state on solicitors fees collected the sum of $d5o, at which time he very promptly sent the state treasurer exchange GOV ering this report. In all other respects l find MT. Walkers books unusually well kept and the affairs of the of flee in splendid condition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04

The marriage of Miss Nellie Merritt and Mir. L. w. Hunter of Montgomery was : quietly celebrated yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride on Highland ave nue, the immediate family witnessing the vows. The marriage was announced to occur January 1, but owing to MT. Hun ter's business arrangements it was found advisable to change the date.
 Miss Merritt was attired for her we'd ding in a dark brown broadcloth tailored suit with hat and shoes en suite, and carried bride roses. MT. Charles Mer- ritt. her brother, gave her in marriage as she met MT. Hunter at the altar, where he awaited her with the minister, Dr. l.. c. Branscomb. The ring ceremony was used and immediately afterward MT. and Mrs. Hunter departed for Jacksonville and Palm Beach, to go later to Montgomery, where they will make their home
 Miss Alice Jones was hostess yesterday afternoon at tea for Miss Katherine Blackman of Alexandria, La, who is her house guest, and followed during the evening with dance, Co which she had asked the young women of her receiving
 
 party oremain. A score or more of the younger bachelors joined them for the evening courtesy.
 The receiving personnel included be- sides the hostess and her guest Miss IIol- land Fitts, Miss Margaret Drennen. Miss Kate Porter of Greenville, Miss Ireta Nc Crossin, Miss Martha Bradshaw, Miss Leona Plosser, Miss Bessie Foster. Miss Bessie Evans, Miss Gladys Allison, Miss Susie Nabb, Miss Mary Sibley, Miss Anita Eustis, Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Orline Barnett, Miss Katherine Ledbetter, Miss Kathleen Moore, Miss Ivey Jones, Miss Helen McClary, Miss Isabel Duskin of Greensboro, Miss Katherine Jones and Miss Lottie Evans
 Miss Jones, who is an unusually pretty brunette, wore lovely white decollette
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
ny MARION KIRKLAND

Work in the flour quickly and lightly. When you have soft dough- break off bit and form it into a soft ball. Lay In huttered pan and pat flat. When you have filled the pan with such. prick each with fork and bake quickly. As you sec the dough depends for raising upon the effervescence of the acid Tn the molasses and the soda. Hence the ne- cessity of working quickly before this subsidies. You may. if you like. add an egg and make ginger cookies by sub stituting two teaspoons of ground ginger for the spices. This is cheap and good recipe. have eaten with pleasure the cookies made in obedience to 1t. But the Corner invites other directions for mak- ing molasses cookies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Canned Red Peppers

"I saw request for q recipe for canned peppers. I send mine for canned red'peppers: Wash and remove the seeds, parbon in salted water and after plac- ing the peppers in cans, fill to overfowing with hot salted water Seal as you would any canned fruit. This recipe has been successfully used in our family, but no canned peppers will keep many days after being opened. Canned peppers have been in the market many years B."
 Corner and editor award you happy thanks for q contribution which Is alto gether satisfactory. May I suggest par boiling the peppers in clear water be- fore they go into salted water? Then throw the first water away and leave the peppers in ice water to make them firm before the second parboiling? This will leave the peppers less pungent and more like the milder pimentos they are intended to supersede.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Apple Taffy

As partial return for the "splendid" crullers l offer this for molasses cookies: Half cup of butter, one cup of New Or leans molasses, half teaspoon of ground cinnamon and quarter teaspoon of ground mace, one-quarter teaspoon of baking soda, enough flour to enable you to handle the dough. Warm molasses, butter and spice together until you can beat them to a yellow cream. Add the soda. dissolved In a little hot water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
ACCIDENTALLY KILLS
 BROTHERHOOD SON
|J. w. Boren Shoots Son in Leg While
 Examining Gun and Boy Bleeds to Death

Cullman. December s.--(special) )-J. W. Boren, who lives about three miles north of Cullman, while examining a gun. accidently shot his Swear old son in the leg. Before medical attendance could get to him he bled to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
= SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
A Glimpse of the Attractive New Motion
 Hotel Cafe' Which Has Recently Been OpenedI
By DOLLY DALRyMprr

Everybody is always interested in a nav eating place"
 me Inner man must be satisfied at all costs, and no matter how most of us economize on certain things. few of us cut out the good things to eat.''
 To the progressive spirit of Mir. T. H. Motion, the owner of the handsome Mol. ton hotel. is due the opening of the latest acquisition in the line of cafes to Bir- ! mingham.
 MT Paul J. York who is in charge comes not entirely as stranger to Bir- mingham, as he has travelled in this terri tory several years, always wanting to locate here and establish just the kind of eafe he has established at the Molton-a ualnty attractive. moderate priced res taurant with home cooking. We travelled over the country so long myself, said MT York in chatting with me about the suspicious opening of the cafe the past week. and eating all sorts or unpaiatable. poorly prepared foods that l realize what it means to the public. especially to the travelling man to get home cooking We will not only make a speciality of home cooking but home made candies and everything along that line.
 T feel that I have secured one of the most capable and popular women in Bir- mingham to act as manager of the Mol ton cafe Mir. York continued, .in the person of Mrs. George Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler's friends are legion. as We all know, and her long connection with tbe Gold Lion tea room has served s an ex- ceilent opportunity for her to learn the public taste and satisfy it. Mrs. Wheeler is very practical woman and I believe her connection with the cafe will be a great addition.
 Tn Furnishing the cafe,' said Mir. fork' NIT. Motion has chosen the sim piest Furniture. all we'll made and good. 1t is unpretentious. but absolutely sani- tary, and it-is our object to give the best service at the most moderate prices that can be had"
 With the price of food stuffs so high that requires very clever managemeft. '' 1 suggested.
 And experience" said MT. York. Mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
soAKDERs STRIKE

Dothan, December 3.-(Special) Claiming that they had been dis criminated against in tbe matter of the food they were served, and the style in which it was served, in favor of a more favored guest. who paid no higher rate than they did. nine other guests of local board Ing house went on a strike this morning. paid their bills and sought lodgings elsewhere in the city.
 Among other claims of discrimina- tions made by the dissatisfied guests they declare that they sat at the ''boarders' mess.' while the more ! favored guest Was given a seat at the family table.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04

meet Saturday with Mrs. J. l.. Anderson Tor the purpose of organizing
 MT. James Goodwin of Nashville is the
 guest of his brother. Rev. L. F. Goodwin MT. Edward wiltsie of Mobile is visit ing MT. and Mrs O. A. Wiltsie in Avon dale Mrs. w. c. Puckett of East Lake was hostess yesterday to the Crochet club Besides the club personnel the guests were Mrs w. E. Prescott, Mrs E. G. Burch- hel, Mrs F. F. Jones' Mrs Leonard Browning, Mrs. J. T. McManus. Mrs F. S Best, Mrs. A. w. Best, Mrs. L H. swanton and Mrs. William Duke. Mrs. J. M. Dill was hostess yesterday ] morning to the Fortnightly Shakespe a re club, entertaining the members delight fully at her home.
 The R. D. Jackson chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy of Wood lawn. will meet Friday with Mrs. L..
 Gaines, 53O3 Austin avenue. at 2:so o'clock.
 The Needlecraft club met yesterday with
 Mrs. T. o. Crane and enjoyed the usual afternoon of needlework followed by an inviting salad course
 The Spend-the-Day club of Woodlawn held session with Miss Lois Mason. en- loving day of needlework in prepara- ton for Christmas with luncheon served at l o'clock. The members besides the hostess are Miss Lapsley Lanier, Miss Katherine Reed, Miss Katherine Gregory. Miss Matte Lou Kennedy, Miss Roberta Moore.
 The Thursday Night Rock club held a delightful meeting with Miss Lapsley Lanier. who Is always a pleasing hostess Attractive decorations and refreshments had been prepared.
 Mrs. W. N. Hughes was hostess yester- day in Ensley to the Thread of the Story club, which is pursuing a study of Amer ican history. Civil war was the subject yesterday and the roll was answered with quotations referring to war and peace A paper, "The Abolition Movement and Leaders, was presented by Mrs N. R. Baker, and Mrs. J. l.. Lee read "The Blue and the Cray "Probelms Be- l queathed by the Civil War were discussed by Mrs. w. E. Turnipseed and Mrs J. F. Lee presented a report of the recent feu- eration meeting. It is the present cus- tom of this club to give money formerly l expended upon refreshments to charity The first meeting of the Tairview Social club occurred yesterday afternoon with l Mrs Claud Billingsley, who gave as the
 first prize in the rock games boudoir l cap.
 The Ladies of the Ensley Highland rres- | byterian church will conduct a market to- day at the Highland Grocery store. | Mrs. Eubank of WyIam gave an inter- l esting chidrens party yesterday after noon fo reIebrafa fha hirfhdox, L.- TIA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Chinese Fried Rice

T ate fried rice at Chinese restaurant short time ago and liked it very much Could you tell me how it Is prepared ? The rice kernels were whole when served MRS. r. A. N"
 Unless you mean something like the Italian risotto I do not know the dish of which you speak. But risotto contains tomato. onion and cheese. It is a most savory dish l can let you have a for mula for making it If you wish. ] shall wait however. until the inquiry for the Chinese fried rice has been submitted to the family. Has anybody the fecipe?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04

Mrs. Eubank of Vivian gave an inter- esting childrens party yesterday after noon to celebrate the birthday of her lit- tie daughters, Pauline and Aileen, who are twins. Ten children took part in the pleasure of the afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Making Soap With Tallow

Another perfumed soap. white and hard with tallow: Fresh slaked lime. sal soda and tallow. two pounds each Dissolve sal soda in one gallon boiling soft water. Mix with lime stirring occasionally for a few hours. then jet it settle. pouring off clear liquid and boiling the tallow therein until 1t Is dissolved. Cool in a flat box or pan; cut into bars. It may be scented with half-ounce of sassafras oil. which may be stirred in when cool It may be colored by using Chinese vermillion or Chinese blue, or both, using as much as will lie on a scent piece. Both are fine soaps. l hope this will be cut out and tried by the cornerites. MRS. R. e.
 A member asked while ago for a reel pc for making soap with tallow The query was referred to housewives at large. One result of the appeal is found in the foregoing from a valued correspond ent to whom our debt is already large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04

meet Saturday with Mrs. J. l.. Anderson for the purpose of organizing MT. James Goodwin of Nashville is the guest of his brother, Rev. L. F. Goodwin
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-12-11
KoLEHMAINEN AGAIN WINNER BASEBALL NATIONAL spoRT7
Tennis Must be Given considera-
mountaineering Data. ..

with so many golf and tennis
players in this country, cannot un-
derstand why baseball is referred to as
the national sport" states "An ALL
Round Fan"
Baseball is called the national sport
because it is a domestic game-the
only sport we have not borrowed or
adopted from some other country. It's
origin may have been the English
game of FOUNDERS, but as it is played
now it is strictly American. Attend
ances figures prove beyond doubt that
baseball is more generally popular
than either golf or tennis, but when
it comes to question of the number
OF actual participants, it is doubtful
whether baseball holds its own
There is no way of accurately tell
ing just how many golf and tennis
players there are in this country, but
it is estimated by those who are in a
position to venture an estimate that
there are more than 100000 OF. each.
There are between 300 and 400 clubs
registered in the United States Golf
Association. There are about 85 clubs
in the metropolitan district alone.
This gives just meager idea of how
many golf deyotees there are. When
figuring this way it must be remem-
bered there are thousands of golfers
who are not affiliated with clubs who
play the game on the hundreds of
public links throughout the country.
All summer resorts boast tennis
courts. Think of the thousands of
private and club courts. q
1t is estimated that about $4,000 900
is annually expended in golf, of which
about $12,500,000 is caddies' fees.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-12-11
lIINla[lIlIi
FOUND TIME FOR AMENITIES
How British and Beers Exchanged
Compliments During the Long
Siege of Kimberley.

During the Boer war Mr.. Rhodes
was shut up in Kimberley and the
Beers constantly shelled the town with
long-range artillery. They were not
very successful, for with 300 big shells
they only killed IL people.
Meantime, Mr.. Rhodes accomplished
the extraordinary feat of getting a
cannon built at his works inside the
town. 1t was regular modern rifled
gun, and fired shells-also homemade
on each of which was stamped,
with compliments of G. j. Rhodes"
The Beers themselves were not
without a sense of humor During
Christmas, 1899, they were besieging
Ladysmith, and on Christmas eve they
fired ten plugged shells into the town,
each with piece of plum pudding in
side, and each bearing the words,
with the seasons compliments"
Two of the shells were found by the
garrison, and it was discovered that,
like Mr.. Rhodes, they were home
made, having been cast in a foundry
at johannesburg.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-12-11
Didn't Recoanlze Her.

She was of somewhat naughty ma
ture, and being on a shopping expedi-
ton with a friend, happened to catch
a glimpse of an acquaintance she did
not wish to recognize.
Let US go this way past the silk
counter. just saw someone don't
care to meet"
Who is he?" asked her friend, who
did not see anyone near them.
"Oh,. some horrid woman with a
smirk on her face. OF course, have
only a bowling acquaintance with her,
and although her face is familiar l
cannot remember her name"
They finished their shopping and the
two women found themselves at the
same point where one of them had
seen her disagreeable acquaintance.
There she is again. Why, l do be-
lieve she's been here all the time, "
she said, pointing to the person in
question.
THAT woman? Goodness sakes,
that's yourself you see in the mirror
there"