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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
TOURNAMENT ENTRIES

The splendid weather yesterday brought large numbers of enthusiasts to the Country club to take part in the women'f tournament being played this week. A qualifying round was played yesterday and, though 1t was open to all, some of the best feminine followers of the game ir Birmingham took part. Three flights will be played today.
 Among those who are playing are Miss Dorothy Robbins of Minneapolis, Mrs Flu. gene Brown, Mrs. Paul Chalifoux. Mrs. J D. Kirkpatrick Mrs William Thornton Mrs. Webb Crawford. Mrs. Lowell Yerkes Mrs. Henry R. Howze. Mrs. Crawford Johnson, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes Mrs. D M. Kilby, Mrs. John Turner. Mrs. Sam uel Rand, Mrs. Ernest Hettrick. Miss Mar guerite Nabers, Miss Florence Coffin Miss Helen McCary, Mrs. Robert Jemi son, Jr., Mrs. Henry Badham, Mrs Charles DeBardeleben, Mrs. Matt Mur' phy Miss Mary Munger. Miss Bland Tom. linson, Mrs. George Kelley, Mrs. Lottis Patterson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Who Said It First?

We hear much nowadays of the value of cotton to the south. You may have seen the proposition that everybody shall buy a dollars worth of cotton upon a specified day to relieve the pressure of the hard times brought on by transportation of the great product of the gulf states In this connection we have frequent quo tations of the saying. Cotton is king. Can the Corner tell us who said 1t first and when 1t got into such wide circula- ton? FRANK H. T."
 In 1858 James Henry Hammond, In a heated discussion upon the relative claims of north and south for supremacy In man. ufactures and commerce. exclaimed Cotton is king!'' Southern papers seized at once upon the phrase and 1t ran swiftly through the country. I am happy to answer your query or any other sensi- ble question that may be asked. but if you and dozens of other intelligent corre- spondents would not write upon both sides of small sheets of paper and upon post cards you would spare the editorial tenn per much friction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Luncheon for Bride-elect

Twill you please advise me as to how
 I could entertain about a dozen young
 women at a luncheon in my home? This
 will be in honor of one of them, who is to
 become a bride next month. Also as to
 some little table decorations. It is not to
 be shower A READER
 Have tasteful luncheon of six courses ::
 Oyster cocktails. bouillon, mushroom
 pates, broiled chicken and French friend
 potatoes. lettuce salad with cream cheese
 and heated crackers, fee cream and cake, and tea and coffee. If the bride-elect has
 a favorite flower and you can easily pro- cure it. use it freely in the table decora- tions and have it known why you do this. Have a broad. low bowl of flowers in the center of the table and boutonnieres at each plate. Dainty place cards may be accompanied by some graceful device as favors. Pretty articles of ''bijouterie''
 may be bought at the Japanese shops and other places where fancy articles are a speciality. Decorate each with ribbon, using the same color for all. Have in your
 mind scheme" of decoration and fol- low 1t faithfully The general effect Is far finer than when various flowers and ornaments of divers styles are brought to- gether at random. Give the bride-elect the seat of honor at the right hand of the hostess. ana see that she is recognized throughout as the motive and purpose of the function.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03

Miss Florfne Hodges invited the members of the Morgan Cosby bridal party to a o'clock buffet supper last night at her home and the party aft erward witnessed the bill at the Lyric as guests of the groomsmen, who are to attend MT. Morgan Wednesday even ing
 The Hodges residence was beautiful 1y decorated for the entertainment, fol- lowing the gold and lavender tones chosen for the wedding. Exquisite chrysanthemums were used. On the table in the dining room was a tall basket laden with the great golden toned beauties, and the other appoint ments of the table followed tho com bined yellow and lavender tones. The cakes served with the bonbons and ice that concluded tempting menu were embossed with the monogram of the bride and bridegroom-e elect
 Miss Cosby was gowned for the buff fet supper and box party in a hand some velvet robe and Miss Hodges wore a deep blue velvet gown with her white plumed French hat.
 Those in the party were the mem- bers of the nuptial party and few out-of-town guests--Miss Cosby, MT. Morgan, Miss Nell Cosby, Miss Jose phine Cosby MT. and Mrs. Chapline Hodges, MT and Mrs. H. c. Hodges, Mrs. William Briscoe of Knoxville, Mrs. Ed Murray of Nashville, Mrs. Douglass of Nashville. Miss Julia Morgan, Miss Zelda King, Miss Virginia King or Tennessee. MT. Morgan. MT. Wellesley Overton. MT. John |. Cooke. MT. Boyce Thweatt. Mr. Ravee Norris, MT. Paoli smith. MT. Villain Houzeal. MT Brown Gaston of Montgomery and MT. Paxey Haas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
CANADA TO SEND
 15,O00 MORE TROOPS

Ottawa, Ontario. November 2.-Canada's 6 next contingent of soldiers for European service will consist of 15.o0o men. The British war office has asked that the sec- ond expeditionary force bring the extra men Of tho first continguent up to the strength of an army division. Canada now has in England a full army division of between I.oOo and 22.ooo men and four additional battalions of infantry.
 Eniistment will be continued to keep the two divisions up to strength. Army authorities estimate that once the units get into active service. yearly reinforce ments will be required at the rate of 7s per cont of the total forces engaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03

Eight Little Pegs O Our Heart Means Eight 'Mr. Jeres
 So Permit Me to Present One of the Nces of the Lot

over the cast. NIT. Morosco looked at me intently for while, and said after a bit: Fred. why can't you play Alaric in Peg3' I laughed and told him I was too old, but I'd be glad to play Jere. He then told me that he had engaged an actor from England to do Jere. and insisted upon my playing Alaric. I declined and the result was that I was not in the orig inal cast. It would seem, though, as if 1t were intended that at sometime l should be, for here I am now playing the part that l desired so much to do"
 How do you like the part of Jere? Is 1t an interesting character study?' asked.
 Not especially" said MT. Tiden "Jere Is merely a reflection of Peg. People learn the play, and you hear them saying, Next to Peg, l just loved-er-er-whats the mans name that Peg loved? Every laugh that Jere gets comes through Peg. It is his business to look after her and follow her. He has been constituted her theatrical guardian, so to speak, as well as her real guardian in the play. He is a good foil, good background for her. but he Is not a striking character"
 Father a than1less part isn't it?' l suggested. aI
 "No; 1 wouldn't say that" he replied, but it is not satisfying. As a matter of fact Peg O My Heart Is not a great play. none of the characters are great. It's bid for popularity has come through its sweetness, its wholesomeness and Its sim- picity. Miss Laurette Taylor made the play what 1t Is today. She Is one of the most wonderful actresses on the stage. There isn't a thing about acting that she don't know. She's wonderful. And by the way, a lot of interest always centers about Michael; he's such nice dog. At least our Michael is. Miss Hall very cleverly says that his life reminds her very much of her own. He was downtrodden un- derstudy, so to speak, she says. until his chance came this season to be the whole show, and now he, like Miss Hill, has come into his own. Last year, the first evening that Michael went on he nearly died of stage fright, and so had to be content as many another understudy has to be with just being an understudy. But the real Michael was sent to Miss Peggy O'Neill in Chicago. and Michael had to go on, and now he's one of the very best little. actors we have. He is really fine in his part''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME,
By MARION KIRKLAND

hshty creased shallow pan. Spread smooth with cake turner or broad knife. bake to light brown and while still warm cut Into squares. Roll up each square into cone or cornucopia. finch the lower end of each one tightly. so that It will hold Ice cream. If they cool too quickly place in the oven to soften suf- neientiy to handle. This is from a reader who never loses a recipe. I have kept them faithfully for five years in scrap DOCK. l never have to ask for the repeti- tion or one, and can lay my hands upon the one I want.
 READER OF OUR CORNER"
 we are greatly obliged to you for talk Ing the trouble to answer, and we'll, a. query which has been printed several times without eliciting a reply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Ky DOLLY DALRYMPLE

eight little Pegs O Our Heart havt come into their ownl But
 While the eight little Pegs are scoring had you stopped to think that eight little Pegs, mean eight perfectly good 'Mr. Jeres"-for how could the play get along without MT. Jere-and what's more eight little Pegs and eight MT. Jeres mean eight little "Michaels" He's the dog. you know.
 Mn. Reeves Smith. the original 'Jere. '' had to be copied verbatim ct lteratum. smile, pose, sweetness. genteness and all, just as we'll as Peg.
 Among the eight MT. Jeres, permit us to present the "Mr. Jere" who is here this week-Mr F. l.. Bruce-Tiden.
 You'll just love him when you see him.
 He's so good looking and so nice and so attractivei
 He's Swedish, If you please, with Eng lish affiliations. and decidedly French temperament.
 Isn't that a dandy combination?
 Any way
 He's the very incest MT. Jere imagin- able, and besides he's the husband of Nora Shelby, whom the theatre-going public will recall with a great deal of pleasure when she was leading lady In the stock company that played here at the Bijou four years ago.
 Guess I shouldn't have told he's mar rIed.
 don't believe leading mem ever like that to get out on them, but. we'll any way, he Is, and think he's to be congratulated on having such a nice wife.
 MT. Tiden chatted very interestingly yesterday as we sat in the foyer of the Tutwiler about the part of "Jere" in Peg O Our Heart" which he played for the first time last season. and also of his experiences as Heading man. with Madame Nazimova and Miss Henrietta Crossman and other noted actresses
 Y was given the chance of creating the part of Alaric in Peg O My Heart by MT. Morosco himself when the play was first presented" he said. s"It happened out in Los Angeles I was at dinner one evening with MT. and Mrs. Morosco, .Ir. Hartley Manners and his wife, Miss Lauretta Taylor. and they were talking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Rust on Steel Buckets

Please tell me through the Corner how to take rust off of cut steel buckles, and how to prevent them from rusting?
 "E. A. W" Make paste of powdered puniice stone and enough kerosent to moisten it and apply with a piece of old flannel. Leave 1t on for three hours and polish with channels skin. To prevent rust, keep the buckles in box lined with tissue paper and with a close top. Dampness causes rust to gather upon steel. If you do not object to removing the buckles from the slippers. you may clean them more easily by putting into box of fine emery DOW der, fitting the top upon the box. and shaking it violently up and down for several minutes. The friction cleans and pOliShes the cut steel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Miss Alice Davis entertained a number of friends last evening in Vivian. Au- tumn flowers decorated the house and the hours were passed with progressive games and music, after which refreshments were enjoyed. The guests were Miss Ruby Sar- geant. Miss Mary Luck. Miss. Amelia Dobbs Miss Lily Nolan, Miss Edith Ellis. Miss Mary Guthrie, Miss Belle Guthrie, Miss Belle Canterberry and Miss Daisy Stacey.
 The ms rriage of Miss Addie Way Yam to MT. Holcombe Smith took place Sat- urday afternoon at o'clock at the home Of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. T. c. Vann, In Pratt City. The house was dec- orated with autumn flowers and in the presence of a few relatives and friends the ceremony was performed by Rev. W. F. McGlawn. Miss Yam wore becom- ing travelling suit of plum color with hat to match and carried an arm bouquet of white chrysanthemums After brief wedding trip MT. and Mrs Smith will be at home in Gadsden.
 Mrs Margaret Warden and Mir. R NJ. Culver were quietly married Sunday morning at o'clock at the home of her sister. Mrs. J. l.. Parker. in Pratt City Rev. T. T. Hayes of the Ensley Pres, y- terian church officiating. Only a few rel. atives were present and there were no at. tendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
FEDERAL COURT
 OPENS AT OPELIKA A

opelika, November 2.-(Special. ! Precisely at 12 o'clock today the United states federal court of the eastern di- vision of the Middle district of Alabama convened at the courthouse in this city. Judge Henry D. Clayton presiding.
 Judge Clayton and his retinue arrived Tn the city this morning from Mont- gomery at 9 o'clock and were met at the station by friends. who escorted them to the hotel. Immediately after the court was convened Judge Clayton set to work organizing the grand and petit 1uries. and in very short time these bodies were organized and ready for business
 Judge Clayton's charge to the grand Jury was very able, succient plain and explicit. The charge made a deep i'm. pressfon on all In the courtroom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
 

Group scares you. The loud, hoarse croupy cough. choking and gasping for breath. labored breathing, call for inn mediate relief. The very first doses of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound will master the croup. It cuts the thick mucus. clears away the phlegm and opens up and eases the air passages. Harold Berg, Mass. Mich, writes: We give Foley's Honey of Tar to our chil- dren for croup and 1t always acts quickly" Every user is friend. Sold by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Chile Remains Neutral

Washington, November 2.-Answering Q charge by the Santiago. Chile, correspond ent of the London Times. that German cruisers in the Pacific receive coal from Chilean ports, Senor Suarez, Chilean min lster here. today announced the receipt of a cable from his government saying it was observing the strictest possible neu- trality. The minister said his govern ment had observed all the neutrality regu- lations the United States had put into force. Government boats, he said, pa u oiled the entire Chilean coast, watching for possible neutrality violators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
TALLASSEE MAN
 COMMITS SUICIDE

Montgomery. November 2.---(special.) ! c. L. Cauthen of Tallassee committed suicide by shooting himself through the head near the Montgomery Country club this afternoon.
 No. reason is known for the suicide.
 Cauthen came here two weeks ago to construct building. He and his son, Clyde. were consulting about the work when the father suddenly disappeared into some bushes nearby. A short while later the son heard two pistol shots and found his fathers body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
A LITTLE TALK AWHILE

Cotton balls are being given every where. In Birmingham a forthcoming ball of this sort with king cotton to rule, was announced Sunday. In New York the New York society is arranging the details of one that promises to be notable affair of November F. Prominent southern men and women, headed by William G. Me- Adoo, will be in charge and it Is to take place at the Waldorf Astoria.
 While cotton costumes are not to be ob- lieatory--they will also not be at our Neighborhood House ball over at the Tut wiler--it is the wish of the committee in charge that the women present wear gowns made of cotton and cotton donlinos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
PROSPECTIVE LUNCHEONs

Miss Marianne Hamilton will be nos tess at luncheon tomorrow at the Coun- try club in compliment to Miss Mary Lanier, her guests to include the young women who, like herself, VIII pc a.- tendants at Miss Laniers approaching we'd ding.
 Miss Anne Sibley will entertain at lunch con tomorrow at her home in compliment to Mrs. Percy Lamar Meadow, recent bride, who, before her marriage, was seV- eral times a guest in the Shelby hone' The luncheon will be informal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
BEGIN CONSIDERATION
 OF RATE ADVANCE

Washington, November 1.-The inter state commerce commission today began formal consideration of the application of eastern railways for advanced freight rates in what Is called the November con ference. A decision supplemental to that of Augusta, which permitted some in- creases and denied others. is expected within month. The commission has be- fore it other questions which cannot be delayed. Under the law its annual re- port must be in the hands of the public printer by November 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
SUFFRAGE SCHOOL

This morning at 10:30 o'clock the suf- frage school, which met twice last week. will have their third lesson under Mrs. Bonelli The subject is ''Mlltancy and Its Effects" Thursday afternon at 2:3o at another meeting members will consider Laws for Women"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Drug Store Robbed

Gresnville. November 2.-(Special.) ) The drug store of Dunklin- Black we'll Drug company was entered last night by burglars. An entrance was gained by rare transom. A large number of empty goods boxes were piled up at rear door. 50 that the transom could be reached The bars that protected the glass were knocked off and they went through broken light But little money was stolen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
HOLLUMS-KIRKIER

The marriage of Miss Rose Kirkier ana MT. Ellis c. Hollums was quietly ceie- brated yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the home of Dr. John s. Foster. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, with pr Foster officiating. Only the intimate friends of both were present. MT. Hollums is member of The Age-Herald staff and has a large circle of friends in Blr- mingham. The young couple will make then home in East Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Wedding at Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek, November 2.-1Spe- ciaL)-The marriage of Ellis Johnson and Miss Ollie Dean occurred yester- day at the home of the brides narents. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James Todd. This young couple arc of Chilton's popular citizens, and both are highly esteemed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
DOLL COMMITTEE MEETS

Mrs Thomas Parke calls meetlhs UI all who are interested in the approach ing doll bazaar. planned Tor the penent oi The Children's hospital, to meet Wednes- day morning at 1o:30 at the Hotel Hill man in the palm garden. The bazar Will be given the week beginning December B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03

, have preceded them acquire the infec- ton.
 The disease is not fatal but the only
 way to prevent Its spread throughout
 a herd Is to kill the infected animals. It emaciates beef cattle and reduces the milk supply of dairy animals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Cleaned With Gasoline

Could you inform me through the Cor ner If white or cream broadcloth or white serge may be cleaned with gasoline? Ii not, please tell me htow 1t may be cleaned. MRS. s. S. R"
 It may be cleaned perfectly well with gasoline if you will use 1t freely, changing sponge and liquid frequently not to smear the fabric with grime which has collected upon the sponge. Have new, clean sponge and plenty of gasoline I cannot repeat too often the caution as to artificial light when one is using gasoline Do il in the day and have no fire in the room. It is then as safe as any other cleanser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Ice Cream Cones

Tn answer to member who wished for ice cream cones recipe I send mine:
 Cream together half cup of powdered sugar and one-quarter cup of butter. Beat still, then stir in one-quarter cup of sweet milk and a teacup of flour. Flavor with half teaspoon of vanilla. Turn into a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
COTTON PARTY

A cotton party wiz be given by the senior class of the Louie Compton semi nary Saturday afternoon from to at the home of one of the members, Miss Hortense Simpson, in Graymont. The junior class and the faculty have been in- yited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03
Close German Business Houses

Port of Spain, Trinidad, November 2. The government has closed all German business houses. committee will llqui- date their affairs Assets will be held at the discretion of the British governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03

The marriage of Miss Bessie Pearl Thornton to Mir. John w. Fitzpatrick of Eutaw was prettily soemnized Sunday evening at o'clock at the home of the tride's sister. Mrs. Vidner Phillips, in Woodlawn.
 Immediately after taking the vows MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03

Mrs. J. R. McNabb. who has been the guest of Mrs. w. D. Langston. has re- turned to Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-03

and Mrs. Fitzpatrick left for Nashville. where they will visit his relatives, return ing later to Eutaw, where they will make their home. The out-of-town guests at the wedding were MT. M. G. Phillips of Knoxville. Mrs. Monroe Phillips an'l her son. and Mrs. c. w.. Thornton of Ralph
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
NO GREAT ACTIVITY
PROMISED IN COTTON
Approaching Holidays Will
Tend to Hold Commit
ments Down

New Orleans, February 15.-rhis
week does not promise any great ac-
tivity in the cotton market. After the
close there will be two holidays AS
Washington's birthday falls on Sunday.
Monday will be legal holiday. while
tuesday is Mardi Gras, also a legal
holiday in the market In view of this
traders on both sides will be inclined
to hold their commitments down to
small proportions, especially after the
middle of the week
Probably the matter that will at
tract the most interest and discus
sion this week will be extent of March
spot engagements. To no small extent
the immediate course of prices in the
future depends upon developments in
the March position There have been
rumors that bulls We're planning to
take up cotton on March contracts. but
in some quarters it is considered that
the short interest in March is hardly
enough to make possible any very ex-
tensiye operations.
On the score of the forward busi-
ness done in spots there is a like con-
flict of opinion. Bears consider that
exporters probably have held off from
doing business for March shipment and
the exception of such grades are in
plentiful supply this season The fact
that only the low grades are in plen-
titul supply and that the demand for
them is not good is taken by many
TO be the best sign that March COM
nitments are not large. on the other
hane the bulls point out that the Jan
uary spot short interest was larger
than thought and 1t is also contended
that much spot business has been eX-
tended from preceding months TO
March. one side the other undoubt-
edly will get a decided advantage from
the situation in March, one 1t unfolds
II March spot engagements are large
ii is generally considered that, begin
ming this week, shorts will endeayor
to begin to cover. Consequently the
spot markets of the south will be
watched very closely. Recent spot quo
tation revisions have placed the lower
grades in better position and bulls
predict better business in them from
Iow on. Bears. on the contrary, expect
pressure from these grades at any
time. Developments one way or the 9TH
er would have an important bearing.
on the future department