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The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
THE PRESIDENT AND ALAskA.

It is to be expected that Presi- dent Wilson will continue to work for the development of Alaska throughout his administration. From the first he made the development of Alaska one of his hobbies, and he has not varied from that policy in any way.
 His attitude toward Alaska was eloquently expressed in a message delivered by him to congress. in which he saili
 "A duty faces us with regard to Alaska which seems to me very pressing and very imperative; per haps should say 8 double duty. for it concerns both the political and the material development of the Territory. The people of Alaska should be given the full territorial form of government, and Alaska as storehouse should be unlocked.
 ouc hcy AO II 10 oy otClA Ol railways These the government should itself build and administer, and the ports and terminals it should itself control in the inter. est of all who wish to use them for the service and development of the country and its people.
 But the construction of railways is only the first step; Is only thrust ing in the key to the storehouse and throwing back the lock and opening the door. How the tempt. ing resources of the country are to be exploited is another matter, to which I shall take the liberty of from time to time calling your at tention. for it is a policy which must be worked out by well-con- sidered stages, not upon theory. but upon the lines of practical ex- pediency. It is part of our general problem in conservation. We have a feer hand in working out the prob lem in Alaska than in the States of the Union, and yet the principle and object are the same, wherever we touch them.
 We must use the resources of the country, not lock them up. There need be no conflict or jeal- ousy as between state and federal authorities, for there can be no diff ference of purpose between them. The resources in question must be used. but not destroyed or wasted; used. but not monopolized upon any narrow idea of individual rights as against the abiding interests of com. munities.
 That a policy can be worked out by conferences and concession which will release these resources and yet not leopard or dissipate them l for one have no doubt. and 1t can be done on lines of regulation. which need be no less acceptable to the people and governments of the States concerned than to the people and government of the nation at large, whose heritage these resources are. We must bend our counsels to this end. A common purpose ought to make agreement easy"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
TAX SALES PLANNED.

City Attorney T. A. MarQuam Is preparing to ask the district court next Saturday for the right to sell on behalf of the city, all property on which taxes are due. Before
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

provides, permission must be ob- tained from the court. The city council expects to receive much of the taxes due before the sale takes place.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18
INCOMPETENT OFFICERS.

Militia officers of Colorado who directed the attack on the striking miners. resulting in many deaths and the loss of much property. are to be courtmartialed. The meager
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-18

Greene and White. people here are comfortable. and only occasionally does anyone have to wear Mo Intosh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
MRS. KING COMPLIMENTED IN EAST LAKE

Mrs. W. R. King. formerly of this city, but now of Philadelphia, was the inspira- ton of a delightful spend-the-day party yesterday given by the mothers class in their room at the Ruhama Baptist church in East Lake.
 Garden flowers decorated the room and the day was pleasantly spent with fancy work snd chatting. At noon delicious luncheon was served.
 Those asked to enjoy this hospitality were Mrs. Frank Dillon, Mrs James Hilliard Mrs. W. L. Watson, Mrs. w. R. King, Mrs. A. B. Bancroft, Mrs. J. D. swindall. Mrs. J. F. Spotsworth. Miss Alice Brown, Mrs. J. D. Thornton, Mrs. B. D. Griffin, Mrs. T. k. Mcconnell, Mrs. J. F. Pickett, Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. D. N Me- kinley, Mrs. W. N. Franklin, Mrs. W. l.. Slaton, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Wood berry, Mrs. A. D. Smith, Mrs. A. H. Hen dricks, Mrs w. l.. Dickerson, Mrs. M. E. Hit, Mrs. J. l.. Ferguson, Mrs H. A. Schimmell, Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Tom Lea, Mrs. Will Waldrop Mrs. Baggett, Mrs. Holten and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
MIR. CROSSLAND WEEDS
 MISS HOLLY IN ABBEVTLLE

The marriage of Miss Ida Holley and MT. Clayton Edward Crosslsnd of this city was solemnized Wednesday evening assembly of relatives and friends at the First Baptist church in Abbevile, Rev J. D. Thompson of Birmingham. a brother-in-law of the groom, performed the ceremony.
 beautiful programme of nuptial mu- sic preceded the taking of the vows and Miss Irene Jenkins Sang Because" ac- companied by Miss Lucille Hawley.
 Mrs. Robert K. Stokes and Mrs. Thom- as A. Terry were their sisters matrons of honor. Their costumes were of white lace over messaline with pink sashes and they carried pink asters. Miss Vara Hol- ley as maid of honor wore white crepe de chine with lace trimmings and her bouquet duplicated those carried by the matrons
 The bride entered with her maid of honor. They were met at the altar by MT. Crossland and his best man, Dr. Carey McCord of Detroit.
 Miss Holey's gown was of white em- brodered crepe chiffon. having Princess lace and pearl trimmings and her flow CTS were brides roses and lilies of the valley
 After a trip to the mountains of North Carolina MT and Mrs. Crossland will make their home in Fork Union. Va, where Mir Crossing is at the head of the Fork Uunion Military academy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

By MARION KIRKLAND

of five eggs beaten stiff and added last Any fiavoring may be used Divide into two equal parts. Add to one part of the dough 10 drops of fruit cooring Bake in square or oblong tins. Now to make the checker board: Put a strip of white dough- one inch wide and one-half inch thick, the length of the pan Then a strip of pink, next the white in the same way then a strip of white and pink until the pan is covered The first strip in the next pan must be pink-as the other was white. One tablespoon of raw dough (pink) must be saved out Take the first one, commencing with the white, and spread some of the raw cake dough on 1t. Now put the layer. commencing with pink, on the one commencing with white, and spread some of the raw cake dough on it. Now put the layer dough sticks them together so that you mencing with white. I he cakes must be warm when you put them together. You must be sure to have the right colors when you put them into the pan as raw dough stcps them together so that you would think it was baked in a solid cake.
 The sides and top may be iced with white with trimmings of pink. Cut the cake crosswise. If put together carefully you Will have a perfect checker board. Spices or chocolate may be added to the one half instead of fruit coloring. M B S."
 IT have granted far more space to your recipe than may seem fair to other correspondents it is because it differs de- cidedly in some features from others I nave received for the same delicacy. and would have housewives have an attrac- tive assortment from which to choose. do not insert the drawing of the com pleted cake you no,ose because 10 re- produce it would involve additional trou- ble to the printer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

daughters Lillian and Beulah Hill, of Tuscaloosa are visiting her sister, Mrs. Sterling Wood
 Mrs. James Walden of Greenville s. C., is visiting MT. and Mrs. F. E. Mcconnell.
 Mrs Moxie Hilliard and her small daughter are visiting Mrs. C. r. Grif- fin in Demopolis.
 MT. Harry Hood has returned to Att lanta, after visiting relatives in Avon dale.
 Mrs. B. F. McCool is at home after a pleasant stay at Springville. Mrs W M. Haynie is the guest of relatives in Mobile. .. Mrs. F. H. O'Bryant of York is spend ing sometime with Mrs. J. c. Funder- burk.
 Mrs. H. T. Sharpe has returned from Blossburg. Rev. J. W. Inzer is at home after visiting in Texas. Miss Pauline Echols has returned from a visit to Camp Walton, Fla. Mir and Mrs. A. G. Overton are spend ing a month in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. C. P. Mitchell and little son, Will liam, have returned from months stay l with relatives in Uniontown and Marion 1 Miss Sadie Rock is viisting friends in Atlanta
 Mrs. F. F. Putnam is the guest of .her parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Ross, in l Memphis. | Mrs. verda Wright of Tennessee has been called to this city by the illness of her sister, Mrs Alfred Lathem. MT. Louis Hartlieb of New York city is the guest of his sister, Mrs. E. c. Tobin at s03 South Fourteenth street. l Mrs. Oscar Hundley is registered al the Hotel Woodstock in New York city. l Mrs. Julian T. Dixon has as her guest Miss Ruth Works of Atlanta. 1 Miss Estelle Strickland returned yes. l terday from stay vf three weeks ir
 Meridian, Miss. Mrs. Gussie Jenkins is at home afte an extended trip to Atlantic City, New York, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Chicago
  Miss Matte Lee Hughes is visiting il | Lexington, Ky.
 l MT. and Mrs. J. B. Dryer and Misse. Sarah and Nettie Dryer will return t, the city on this evening after spending sometime at Camp Walton, Fla. MT. and Mrs. F. J. Smyer and Mrs TIanie Smyer returned Thursday after very pleasant trip on the great lakes an, Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF
 INTEREST TO SOCIETY
Dinner Dansant This Evening at Newspaper Cub-Miss Deweys Dance for Miss Green-Mss Clarke Hostess for Mrs. Hubbard-Club Meetings Interesting
 Events of Yesterday-Social Personals

An enjoyable event of last evening was a delightfully."- informal dance with Miss Margaret Dewey as an attractive hostess for her lovely guest Miss Annie Martin Green of Holly Springs, Miss.
 The entire lower f1our of the house was thrown together and catchy music was furnished for the dancing, which was en- joyed until a late hour. Ices were served during the evening.
 The girls invitation list included Miss Genevieve Burt, Miss Julia Carney, Miss Maybeth Beddow, Miss Gertrude McCor- mack, Miss Geraldine Mccormack, Miss Estelle Strickland, Miss Kathleen Hayes, Miss Kathleen Adams, Miss Helen Alp bolt, Miss Helen Keyser, Miss Beatrice Calman, Miss Vivian Diamond, Miss Ma bel Marler, Miss Lois Brown, Miss Ruth Gaudin, Miss Mabel Yerby, Miss Mary Meighan, Miss Roberta Lamb, Miss Mar tha Glover, Miss Martha Green. Miss Nell lie Haylow, Miss Marie Rosamond, Miss Dorothy Allen, Miss Louise Neville, Miss Sybil Herzberg, Miss Virginia McDuffie, Miss Lillian Hughes, Miss Eloise wash burn, Miss Sarah McNeill. Miss Mary Brockman Miss Annie Franklin and Miss Katherine Ross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Ole Miss, de man whut sez he wants CT Good Gal, CT Po' Gal, CT Pretty Gal, when he marries mus be CT Bigamist. YasSuml
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friend of hers who was ordered to pay his wife $l0 a week alimony. She said he always deducted the cost of the money order and the cost of the postage stamp. The lady made no protest whatever, but at the end of the year promptly sum- moned him for arrears of aIimony-the sum being the amount he had cheated her out of"
 'Of course, she won the case," some- body in the group volunteered.
 Why shouldn't she?'' said the woman who was telling the story. Then another old hen told about a man friend of hers who paid his wife half yearly for the household expenses, but always charged her with six months interest on the money he lent her.
 "Stingy," said ittle blonde as she looked up from her needlework. with a scowl that would have annihilated Fiji Islander.
 Another woman told about man whose wife gave him gold watch for his birthday" said the first speaker. He took the notion into his head that he wanted his monogram engraved on the
 
 for it. he promptly sent the bill to his wife,
 Just as the luncheon bell rang that particular day." the woman went on to say, the whole crowd of us gathered about a large, portly looking old dame who related a story about a certain hus- band she knew who invariably maue his wife repay any money he laid out on ac- count when they went out together For example, he couldn't very well ask her for a return of the car fare he had ex- pended on her, but as soon as they got in the house he asked her to lend him 10 cents to send out and get a cigar, and then, of course, he forgot to pay her back"
 Well upon my word" said big, stall wart brunette who vas a man hater good and proper. T didn't know there were any men as mean and as little as that. I'm glad I haven't got husband. ''The stories were not all about the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
MISS CLARKE HOSTESS INFORMAL TEA

Complimenting her guest, Mrs. lyttle- ton Hubbard of Elizabeth, N. J., Miss Augusta Clarke asked a few friends to take tea with them yesterday afternoon at o'clock at her home, "Matsuyama Farm"
 Quantities of golden glow were used to decorate the house and basket of these graceful flowers adorned the center of the lace covered table. A delicious salad and ice course was served to the follow ing guests: Mrs. Vaughn of Mobile, Mrs. Frank Clarke, Mrs. William Jordan. Mrs Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Fred Dove Mrs. Lewis Morris, Mrs. Stokley. Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Hannah Elliott, Mrs. Hubbard and Miss Clarke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
DELIGHTFUL DANCE IN WOODLAWN

Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Hahn were hosts at delightful informal dance last evening at their home in Woodlawn for their at ractive daughter, Miss Millie Hahn.
 The entire lower floor was thrown to- gether and prettily decorated and an or chestra furnished music for the young dancers. Punch and ices were served dur ing the evening.
 The invitation list included the follow ing guests: Miss Latreve Hall, Miss Nell Skinner Miss Helen Forsythe, Miss Rachel Simpson, Miss Gertrude Little, Miss Edith Uhl Miss Marie Steck, Miss Helen Duncan. Miss Margaret Gribbon, Miss Mary Gribbon, Miss Grace Conner, Miss Annie McVeigh, Miss Stella Brom- mer, Miss Jessie Farabee, Miss Ruby mer, Miss Jessie Farabea, Miss Ruby Elizabeth Wilson; MT. Felix Freeman, MT. Ed Simpson, Mir Vincent Clapp, MT. George Clover. MT. Arnold Uhl. MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
MADAME ISE'BELL Advises Physical Exercises for
 the Feet
FLAT FEET AND TIRED ANKLES
 Dart TV

Although we throw the greatest possible burden on the feet we give them little general exercises Cramped as they are all day in improper footwear, it is a won der that many Of the muscles do not grow completely atrophied from lack of use Many of the physicians that take up orth- opedics as a speciality recommend foot ex- ervises, both to correct fallen arches and weak ankles and to preserve the feet in healthful condition. The following exer- cises, practiced for 10 minutes night and morning, have remedied many cases of fallen and displaced muscles and to keep the feet in good condition should be done several times a week following the foot bath.
 Directions for Foot Gymnastics
 Begin by walking about the room with the feet bare and turning the toes in, the position generally described as pigeon toe." This exercises the inner muscles of the arch, the first to fall away Follow this by
 Elk. A-Place the feet parallel with the toes slightly inward resting the weight of the body on the heels Now bend the toes back and forth, lifting them from the floor.
 Ex. B-Place the feet parallel heels slightly off the floor. resting the weight on the toes. In this position walk slowly about the room for several minutes. Ex C-Turn the toes slightly in. lift the heels, rising on the toes as high as you can keep your balance. Now drop to >le floor slowly, rise and drop 10 to 20 times. Ex. D-Stand erect. toes turned slightly inward with weight poised on the ball of foot. Lift the heels one inch from the ground, then raise them rapidly to two inches above the floor, then lower them to one inch above the ground, then ur to two inches, as rapidly as you car keep the boise. Do this from 20 to 2l times. It is an excellent exercise for the leg muscles as we'll as the-feet 1 FIX E-Place the feet with the toe: turned well inward, as far as comfortable Throw the weight on the toes raising the body as high as you can keep the bal. ance. Now sink to original position, up
 down. from 20 to 25 times
 Play Marbles With Your Toes
 Place variety of marbles of different
 sizes on the floor beside deep bowl. Picl
 up each marble with the toes and deposi l 1t in the basin, using first the toes o
 the right and then the toes of the lief
 foot. Children generally do this easily
 but the stiff toes of an adult, especiall, if the muscles are weakened, find nor, difficulty with it. But, like all these ex
 ercises, the more difficult they are to do
 the more the patient needs them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Some Driftzvood From Conversations That Take Place At Summer Hotels
By DOLLY DALRYmPLE

was talking with up of very clever women the other aay, each of whom had just returned from some sum- mer resort or other, and, of course all of them had something interesting to tell.
 'rhe porch of summer hotel ob- served one of the cleverest in the crowd about 15 minutes before the luncheon hour is just about the grandest place in the world to pick up gossip. All the old middle aged females gather about at this time and the line of talk they pull off is something fierce"
 You listened. though. didn't you?'' asked one of the other members of the party.
 "'Course I did, she said candidly and one especial day I recall the porch hens were discussing the meanness of mere man and I learned lot, let me tell you" Tell us what you heard everybody chimed in simultaneously
 We'll, said the woman reminiscenty, 'one old dowager duchess told about a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
z1,,,4-M<Aen DENT CHANGES
 COTTON BILL

Washington. August 20.-(Special) )-Rep- resentative Dent today introduced two measures supplementary to his recent bill to permit the President to suspend the 10 per cent tax on state banks circulation during the emergency period through which the cotton crop now Is passing by the original bill. This suspension might run for 90 days only and the Pres ident might act only with the approval of the federal reserve board. Mr. Dent amends this to change the limit from 90 days to six months. The other measure is an entirely new bill to permit the President to suspend the tax by executive order without the consent of the reserve board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
SOCIAL PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. J. T. Campbell left yes- terday for stay with relatives in Ken lucky.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. M Lewis have moved into their new home in Ingenook. MT. Ira Eskridge of Nashville is the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. c. Reese.
 
 Mrs. William Locke Anderson is i'll with fever at her home in Inglenook Mrs. Kate Wallace and her grandson William Teague of Columbiana, are guests of Mrs. S. B. Wallace
 Mrs. E. L. Wright and her two daugh- ters of Edgewood, s. C., are visiting rela- tives in Ensley.
 MT and Mrs John Crockett have re- turned to Adamsville after being the guests of Miss Lucy Freeman.
 Mir. Mathew Oxley Is spending two weeks at Hartselle.
 Mrs w. H. Freeman Is at home after pleasant stay at Mineral Springs. Mrs. Malvin F. Jones (Mary Lee Clem- ents) of Colon. Panama, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. S. O. Clements. Mrs. James R. O'Hara, Jr., has as her guests Miss Annie OHara of Boston and Miss Blanche Hanson of Syracuse, N. Y. Mrs. Will Hall of Boyles is visiting friends in Decatur.
 Mrs. H. M. Estes of Collinsville is the guest of Mrs. E. Barton.
 
 Mrs. J. N. Steele and her little daugh- ter of Atlanta are visiting Mrs w. T. Townstend spending some time with friends in Atlanta. Miss Nellie Thornton is the guest of Mrs. P. c. McCargo in Talladega.
  MT. and Mrs. G. B. Baskervill have named their little daughter Margaret Malone Baskervill. Mrs. J. E. Marler will leave today for a stay of several weeks in St | Louis. Miss Sallie Smith of Lynchburg, Va. will arrive this week to attend the Mayfeld-Henry wedding.  l Miss Minnie Mills, Charles Willard Mills and Rosamond Mills are spendins several weeks with Dr. and Mrs. w. l. Rosamond. l Mrs. J. O. Thomas of Alexander Cit, is visiting her mother Mrs. H. J. Gil. lain.
 | MT. William Cherry is visiting rela. tives at Moundsville. Mir and Mrs. G. N. Taylor are guests of MT. and Mrs M. E. St. John at Gull man. l MT. Orville Entretis is spending sometime in Atlanta and Savannah.
 Miss Annie Williamson of Tryon. Ga. | is the guest of Miss Gussie William son in Pratt City
 Mir B. L. Kerlin has returned iron a stay at Alexander City.
 Mrs. Lena Farriep of Meridian, Miss. is a guest of Mrs. A. A. Ellis in Eas Lake.
 Miss Henrietta Calm of Selma is th' guest of her sister. Mrs. J. Morg. Mrs, Marie w. Hill and her -uttl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Cucumber Pickles

Have you recipe on hand for making cucumber pickles so they will be hard and brittle like those we buy at the stores? l have been watching your Cor ner, but so far have failed to see one Please let me hear from you soon. I have been constant reader of your Cor ner for three years, and have found many good recipes II. E. M.
 Cover the cucumbers with a strong brine, lay weighted plate on top to keep them from floating, and leave them thus for a week. stirring daily. Pick out the soft then, and throw them away. Wipe the sound and soak two days in fresh water, changing daily. Now line your porcelain lined kettle with fresh, clean grape vine leaves, and pack in the cu- cumbers, strewing a pinch of powdered alum over each layer. A heaping tea spoonful is enough for a big kettleful. Cover all deep with cold water, spread three thclxnesses of leaves on top, fit on a close lid, and let the contents sim mer (never boiling) over a very slow fire for four hours. By this time the pickles should be "greened" and firm. Drain and cover with ice water for another four hours changing the water twice for very cold. Meantime prepare pickle in the proportions of cuprul of sugar, three dozen whole cloves. the same of pepper corns, IS whole allsprce, and F blades of mace to a gallon of vinegar. When the cucumbers have soaked four hours pack into stone jar, scald the spiced vinegar and pour upon them. Cover closely and keep in a eool place. At the end of a week drain off and scald the vim egar and pour over thc pickles. Do this again week later, adding half cup of sugar, and do >not open for month. Then stir up carefully from the bottom and close tightly. They will be fit to eat in two months and better at the end of a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
MISS GUTHRIE HOSTESS
 WOODLAWN CLUB

Miss Emma Bell Gutherie was hostess to the members of the s. A. s. club yes terday afternoon at her home in Wood lawn.
 A pretty musical programme was rem dered by Miss Thelma Hupp. Miss Ruth Thompson and Miss Lillian Thane. An Ice course followed the programme.
 Those present were: Miss Verilee Cox, Miss Alice Prosswell Miss Thelma Hupp, Miss Kirby Fitzgerald, Miss Fannie Dorr Miss Lulleen Thane. Miss Nell Hodges, Miss Catherine West, Miss Hattie Mae Thompson, Miss Ruth Thompson, Miss Jessie Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
MABEL NORDON IS
 BIRTHDAY HOSTESS

In honor of her eighth birthday, little Miss Mabel Nordon entertained a few friends at the home of her mother Mrs. w. H. Nordon in Vivian, yesterday aft ernoon.
 Those enjoying this happy event were Annie Bess Vaughan, Rosemary Vaughan, Susie Sevier, Gertrude DeAr- mond, Dorothy Page, Mabel Nordon and Willie Nordan, Mrs. s. G. Vaughan and Mrs w. H. Nordon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
MEETING OF THURSDAY FORTY-TWO CLUB

Mrs. c. w. Sharpe was at home in Ems ley yesterday to the members of the Thursday Afternoon Forty-two club.
 Bright coored asters and ferns deco rated the porch, where the table were placed for the club game. Punch and salad course were served.
 Those participating in the game were: Mrs. M. M. Hughes, Mrs. Fred Malloch, Mrs. J. M. Donaldson Mrs. F. o. Harris, Mrs. H. C. Russell, Mrs. J. J. Walker, Mrs. C. w. Sharpe. Mrs. Alexander Hood, Mrs. N. B. Gay and Mrs. J. S. Hall.