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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
MRS. HELTON'S LUNCHEON DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR

Mrs. Charles Helton delightfully en- tertained number of friends at lunch con yesterday at her home in Boyles
 A large vase of beautiful roses were used as central ornament for the prettily appointed table and place cards bore the following flames. Mrs J. c. Helton, MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Doyle Mrs. H. A. Humphrey. Mrs. R. A. Free man, Mrs Delbert Helton, Mrs. Fred Helton and the hostess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
HIGHLAND BOOK CLUB
 MEETS AT GRAYMONT

Mrs. T. O. Smith delightfully."- enter tained the members of the Highland Book club yesterday morning at her beautiful home on Graymont Heights
 A most interesting programme was given by Mrs. w. D. Smith, Mrs. c. T. Randall and Mrs. Fred Jackson, after which a delicious luncheon was served
 The clubs membership includes: Mrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
ONWARD SOCIETY
 WITH MISS KELSO

Miss Annie Kelso was hostess to the On- ward society last evening at her home in Vivian.
 The following officers were elected: President, Miss Annie Kelso secretary, Miss Martha Lddell, and treasurer. Miss Christiana McCrorie.
 After the regular programme a social hour was enjoyed, during which dainty refreshments were served
 The members are Miss Kristine Mo- Crorie. Miss Christine Barr, Miss Annie Brown, Miss Tennie Brown, Miss Louise Rammage, Miss Martha Liddell Miss An nie Kelso. Miss Genie Brawley, Miss Lucy Terrier and Miss Agnes Dockerty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
TRINITY MISSION GUILD
 WITH MRS. MERIWETHER

Mrs. M. l.. Meriweather was hostess to the members of the Trinity Mission guild yesterday afternoon at her home in West End.
 Plans for a rummage sale and silver tea to be given in the near future were completed. Late in the afternoon de- icious ice was served to a full attend ance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
Likes to Read

.I wrote you last week asking for<the names of women who wanted quilt pieces also that of a girl who wanted books. Today I see call for more silk pieces. I think can help them. so send me all teh addresses for the inclosed clippings I have several years of fine farm journal, weekly. which any one may have by paying freight I have a pair of red wool crochet slippers with lots fwear in them. Some one may have them. I have a set of infants first clothes patterns and dress patterns for a girl years old Please find some one who cares for them. I have two dresses that must be worn with a guimpe for a girdle. size 34. I think I could fix them over for some needy girl. They are yours to offer. Do you thing Mrs. B. S. c. would send me one of her monthly mag azines regularly? I am dependent upon young son for my living and we don't have anything left for luxuries While not confined to my bed or room, still I am too feeble to venture out. I like to read. The silk and velvet quilts for sons use are finished now I should like to have crochet and cross stitch patterns, the kind that come in the magazines, if may? I shall try to help out with ex- penses in that way. MRS. F. l..
 A letter that has a benedicton in every paragraph. The dresses you put at our service have been given away and we think as you would have directed had you been in our place. The desired ad- dresses went to you by mail. The maga- zines donated by Mrs. B. s. c. have been taken up by earlier applicants. I insert your request. with the recommendation of each section, to the attention of read CTS and colleagues. Let us hear when you have secured the, periodicals you want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07

Fred Hammille, Mrs T. J. Heitlinger,
 Mrs. W. A. McWilliams Mrs Walter Lynch, Mrs. Homer Lacey Mrs Howard Lacey, Mrs. Kyle Lawson, Mrs. Jack
 LaPage, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. H. H. Thom- as, Miss Jessie Ruter, Mrs. Wheeler, Miss Angelne Ruter Mrs. James Waddy and Mrs. T. T. OByrne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
Cheap Pumpkin Pie

some time ago I saw a request for good, cheap pumpkin pie I am sending mine. as l have had many compliments on 1t: One cup of sifted pumpkin, one level teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of cinnamon, half teaspoon of cloves, one- quarter teaspoon of mace q don't use it), two-thirds of a cup of sugar, one beaten egg well mixed together; one cup each of cream and milk boiling hot Some times 1 add more spices. Now, l would ask for 'E. N. SIS address. who has a fruit farm. I have received much help from the Corner MRS. c. w
 Lest this excellent recipe should seem to readers unreasonable, I would remind them that canned pumpkin of the right brand makes as good pies as the fresh. The desired address has gone to you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE
 POSTMASTER SEASON
Comments People and Affairs Here and Esewhere-In formal Dances the Chief Interest of the Seasonrs Calhoun Entertains at Luncheon for Mrs. Cuddy-Mrs
 McCrossin Informal Hostess-Other Matters
By MYRTLE MILES

stookard also is a delightful hostess, and frequently entertains visitors at the hos pitable home of her mother. She recent ly returned from visit in Birmingham and will be cordially welcomed to the ranks of young matrons in that city after her marriage. MT. White is a popular young man of Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
MOONLIGHT PICNIC
 AT WEST LAKE

With Mrs. c. R. Rose as chaperone a large party of young people from Pratt City enjoyed moonlight ride and pie nics at West Lake last evening.
 Those included were: Miss Annie Farris, Miss Annie Lee Horne, Miss Sophia Rose, Miss Stella Willis, Miss Kate Hannigan, Miss Lizzie Fox, MT. Marvin Horne, Mrs. J. R. Fink, MT. John Hunter Mrs. J. w. Horne, MT. OGorde. MT. Charles Rose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
CONFERENCE OF THE GIRLS COUNCIL" TO
 BE HELD THIS WEEK AN EVENTFUL OCCASION
B, DOLLY DALRYMpLE

Always with the beautiful spriit of help fitness and the desire to benefit, the Bir- mingham Sunday School association, of which Miss Minnie Kennedy is the beloved and honored secretary. forges ahead in it's splendid work, and this week Bir- mingham will see the second city-wide conference of the girls council, the first being held at the First Methodist church last June. with 367 members in attend ance.
 The city-wide conference on next Satur- day and Sunday will be held at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. and no doubt the attendance will be greatly augmented over last year. since the interest in the work has grown so tremendously.
 To the splendid efforts of Miss Minnie Kennedy and Miss Lena Easley is due the credit of organizing the first council and Birmingham has the unioue distinction of having the first girls council in the United states, all of which grew out of the Sunday School association.
 Among the young women who are doing d me work for the council is Miss Kath- erine c Walmsley, who is one of the 13 district chairmen. and also member of the publicity committee for the confer ence.
 In speaking of the forthcoming confer ence, Miss Walmsley said among other things a few days ago:
 Older girls and those interested in them are hearing much these days of the four-fold challenge of adolescence.' of physical. mental, social and spiritual needs and development. A Sunday school class of today is not bit up-to-date if 1t does not plan to meet all these needs. Ihey have their week day activities as well as the Sunday morning session. so the programme committee always has the four-fold thought in view as the object of the girls council is to meet and cope with these demands; to train girls 10 conduct Sunday school class as it should be conducted-mentally, physically. spiritually and socially-the council stand ing for the best that is in young woman hood and the getting together of the forces all over the district to consult and plan and discuss these matters is the object of the city-wide conference The girls council has proven such factor in Sunday school work that a boys council | has also been organized with fine results The Girls council is limited in its mem bership to those between the ages of 15 and 20 and all are welcome and cordially invited to join who are interested in Sun day school work
 Tn regard to the physical side of the work, the Girls council has originated quite an attractive idea" Miss Walms- ley continued, flor the conference, and that is May Day fete, which prom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
RECREATION CLUB MEETING
 YESTERDAY IN EAIRVIEW

Mrs. Fred E. Hammille was at home to the members of the Recreation club yesterday afternoon in Fairview.
 A color scheme of pink and green was developed by the uBe of spring blos- soms, the dining room being especially attractive. The table held a crystal bas- ket of pink roses In the center and a miniature May pole was formed with pink and green tulle streamers from the chandelier and caught at the guests places with & dainty card and rosebud, A delicious two-courAe luncheon was served at the conclusion of the regular programme. M
 The members present were Mrs. Theo- dore EurmAu. MrA II. C. Cummino1t Mn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
Two Egpless Cakes


 In response to the call of K l nclose two eggless cake recipes: Pork cake: One pound of salt pork, two cups of boil ing water, two cups of brown sugar, one cup of molasses. one teaspoon of soda, one pound of raisins, one pound of chopped dates, four cups of flour, one teaspoon each of cinnamon, cloves, all spice, and nutmeg Chop the pork fine, pour over it the boiling water. and the sugar, molasses, and soda. Stir in the fruit. add the flour with spices. Bake in moderate oven This is sometimes called the eggless, milkless, and butter less cake. I often leave out the dates. Cake without eggs: One cup of sugar, half cup of butter, half cup of sweet milk, two cups of flour, two teaspoons baking powder, vanilla an demon flavor ing. Icing: Four tablespoons of cream or rich milk Mix enough powdered su- gar in it so 1t will spread smoothly may be added if desired. Any quantity of Icing desired may be made by adding more cream and sugar. C. F. H."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
BY MARION KIRKLAND

mula 1t will be received with joy. While rosebuds are pretty as an ornament and It is gratifying to know that one may thus preserve ones bridal bouquet or ether roses that have a sentimental value, still they are a fraud their fra gfance goes, for I. at least, never have found necklace of those beads the odor or which bore even a ninety-fifth cousin ship to the perfume imparted by - queen or flowers. MRS. H. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
WEST END MUSIC STUDY
 CLIFFS LAST MEETING

The last meeting of the West End Musi, club tefore disbanding for the summe season, was held at the home of Mrs Alex Mcleod on Princeton avenue, yes terday morning at 10:3O o'clock.
 Modern England' was studied witl Mrs. W. E. Simmons as leader. Interest ing papers were read by Mrs. l.. k. Pat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07

J. M. Cartwright, Mrs. Walter Sessions. Mrs K. D. Johnson, Mrs. Frank La throp' Mrs. c. T. Randle, Mrs. R. H. Pearson, Mrs. Hugh Morrow. Mrs Con ners, Mrs. T. H. Motion, Mrs Fulen- wilder, Mrs. Allen Nelson, Mrs. Leon ard T. Beecher Mrs Fred Jackson, Mrs G. B. Mccormack, Mrs. L. G. woodson, Mrs. w D. Smith, Mrs. T. O. Smith. Mrs. Will Jordan, Mrs. Nat Miller, Mrs John Jemison, Mrs German, Mrs John Tomlinson and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07

Moseey, Mrs. s. O. Sanders, Mrs. A. H. Daniels, Mrs. J. E. Seay, Mrs. R. H. Ham, rick Mrs. Alexander Hood, Mrs. C. R. Walker, Mrs w. ". McTyeire, Mrs. John Owen, Mrs. A. E. Ashbrooke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
MRS. E. N. FUCKER, JR.,
 GIVES INFORMAL DANCE

Tn compliment to her guests, Miss Hill and Miss Manning, Mrs Edmund w. Rucker, Jr., will entertain & few friends informally this evening at her home with dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
By Elizabeth Cleveland

l" No Sect in Heaven Is by Elizabeth H. T. Cleveland. I have it and clip ping from a newspaper-cut some years ago. J. & F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
Bible in Welsh

This appeared lately in the Corner. I have a Bible-Old and New Testament which 1 believe to be Swedish, that l think one of your friends might like to have This is the way the first page reads, so maybe you can tell in what language it is: " Bibl c. Y. Ssegr-lan. Yr Hen sef Destament ar New D. D. It was printed in 1882. Some one may care for it who can read and make use of it.'
 This is not Swedish at all but Welsh. and 1t should read as follows: T Beibl Cyssegrlan, Yr Hen Destament ar Newydd.' W. R. w "As l am native Welshman, l recog- nize the sample line as Welsh. 1 am afraid it would be unintelligible to Swed- ish people. as to any one else. This is not a request for the book, but merely informatio P. w. R..
 .'The Bible In question is not swedish, but Welsh. If the possessor does not know of a Welsh family I should be glad to f1no place for thme book.
 MRS. F. O. W"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
MRS. DONALDSON'S FORTY TWO PARTY IN ENSLEY

Mrs. J. M. Donaldson was charming hostess of yesterday afternoon entertain ing coterie of her friends at a pretty forty-two party at her home in Ensley.
 Sweet peas and carnations were tastily used in decorating to develop pink and white color scheme, the same idea be- ing carried out in the score cards and dainty refreshments.
 The tables were placed in the living and dining rooms and in the hall re- freshing punch was poured by Mrs. Alex ander Hood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-07
Advice to Scenario Writers

few days ago that most companies mak- ing films employ regular staff of play writers, whose plots are used by them for scenarios of plays. However, all companies buy from outsiders occasion ally and the directors make any changes they wish in the manuscript after pur- chasing it. Finally, let me say, be orig1- nal in your ideas and don't get discour- aged when your first five or even ten manuscripts are returned. Try another company and try another story. Keep at itl YVETIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-25
The Seizure of
 Private Papers
IMPORTANT DECISION BY THE
 SUPREME COURT.
HANDICAP TO JUSTICE
Restricts Conditions Under Which Papers May Be Taken to Be used as Evidence Against Defendants.

Washington, Feb. 24-Criminal pros cautions in the United States may be revolutionized by a decision today of the supreme court restricting the con- ditions under which prosecuting offi- ciais may seize papers belonging to persons accused of crime The imme- diate result of the decision was that Fremont Weeks. an express messenger at Kansas City. Mo, will be given a new trial on a charge of using the mails to further an alleged lottery scneme.
 May Affect Dynamiters' Case.
 The point that the government im- properly seized papers in the dynamit- ers' case against Frank M. Ryan and other bridge union officials in a raid in Indianapolis has been raised. and the decision today may enter into that prosecution if a new trial is granted as sought in an application for review filed today with the supreme court.
 Weeks was arrested at a railroad station by one group of policemen while another searched his house. Af- ter his arrest the United States mar Shal entered his house and procured over six hundred letters which were used against the prisoner when he was placed on trial.
 No search warrant had been issued.
 Constitutional Rights Invaded.
 Justice Day in announcing the courts unanimous decision held that Weeks constitutional guarantees against unreasonable search had been violated
 eff letters and private documents can thus be seized and held and used in evidence against a citizen accused of an offense" said Justice Day, the protection of the fourth amendment, declaring his right to be secure against such searches and seizures. is of no value. and so far as those thus placed are concerned might as well be strucken from the constitution. The efforts of the courts and other officials to bring the guilty to punishment, praiseworthy as they are, are not to be aided by the sacrifice of those great principles established by years of en- deavor and suffering. which have re- suited Tn their embodiment in the fun damental law of the land"
 Can Demand Return of Papers. Since 1904 the courts of the country have restricted prosecuting officials lit- tie in presenting in evidence papers secured by searching houses without search warrants. It was in that year | that the supreme court, in the case of I Al Adams, the policy king of New York, laid down the principle that a l trial court would not stop in the midst | of a trial to question a witness as 10 { how he had obtained possession of pa ' pers, but would admit the papers into ! evidence no matter how possession was | obtained.
 1 Justice Day said today that a de- 1 fendant could prevent papers illegally ' seized being used against him by go- | ing into court before the trial and de- manding the return of the papers. This [ was done by Weeks lawyers, but the | trial court refused to grant demand on ! authority of the Adams case.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-25
VILLAS EXPLANATION.
Would Be Sacrileae to Remove the
 Body, He Says.

Fl Paso. Texas, Feb. 24.-tzenera1 Francisco Villa at Chihuahua today refused to give up the body of Will liam s. Benton, a British subject, who was executed in Juarez several days ago. His reason, as embodied in a telegram to the Fl Paso Morning Times through it's staff correspondent at Chi huahua, has aroused bitter feelong along the border.
 "I will not give up the body. out sage said.~ Tt was inferred with all religious observances and cross erected over it and will not allow the sacri- lege of it's removal"
 Body Would Show Manner of Death.
 This word came in response to a tel egram sent by one of his Subordinates at JuareZ, informing him that no per sonal idea should keep him from per hitting the transfer of the body 10 the widow. and informing him that per- haps he was not familiar with the storm of criticism which has greeted his failure to do so.
 A definite refusal to give up the body was received by a consular rep resentative of the United States this afternoon and forwarded to Washing ton. The explanation came to Juarez.
 Many persons here today said that the refusal indicated to their minds that Benton was shot by Villa and that nt reared IO QS4VeF the DoQy lest US condition indicate the manner of death as other than by court martial.
 Accuses Benton of Cattle Stealing.
 It is hoped that within day or two the statement of competent witness to the shooting, alleged by enemies of Villa Ohaye taken place in his head quarters, may be obtained. Americans and representatives of the Mexican federal government are working to this end.
 Villas statement, telegraphed from Chihuahua today, that Benton was guilty of four murders and making a charge of cattle stealing cge-:s, the dead man. was received by Benton s friends with derfsfon. Three of them who knew Benton intimately were ask ed if there was any basis for the charges. They asserted no charge of the sort ever had been brought against the Englishman.
 6auch Probably Executed. Secret service men in the employ of the United States government today received information which was not divulged, which indicated, it is said, that Gustav Bauch, an American cit- ken. has met & fate similar to Benton's
 Thomas D. Edwards, consul at Ju- arez, has been repeatedly assured that Bauch was safe in Chihuahua, await ing a review of his case, wherein he is charged with being a spy. Mean while Marion Letcher, consul at Chi and barracks and diligent inquiry, has been unable to find auch. Villa last night. in. an interview, asserted to newspaper men that he had not taken the German American from Juarez at all.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-25
MIRROR HUNG IN
 A VOTING BOOTH. Effort to Make It Pleasant for Chica- go's Women Voters.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Thousands of Chi cago women had their first real experi- ence today with the ballot and took part i'll the actual nomination of can- didates for the city council.
 There was some excitement in wards in which women candidates were run- ming in opposition to men seekers for places in the city council In these wards women sought the polls early and the women candidates toured the wards and hustled for votes in ap- proved political fashion.
 A snowstorm early in the day de- iayed many voters and movement fostered by many suffrage leaders who believed that women should not for naIly ally themselves with any speci- fc party kept> hundreds from voting at the primaries.
 Do not go to the polls and declare that you are 3 party woman. Keep away and be independent on election day" was the slogan of the non parti- san suffragists,
 An election clerk 4n one of the north side polling places hung q mirror in one of the booths and smilingly called attention to It.
 We want 10 make 1t homenIe and attractive for our women voters" he observed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-25
COURT MARTIAL NEWS
 WITHHELD FROM PUBLIC
Newspaper Reporters Refused Passage
 to Plum Island.

New London. Conn, Feb. 24.-What occurred at the general court martial proceedings against Major BenJamin M. koehler at Fort Terry on Plum Is- land today is known only to officers of the court. and unusual precautions have been taken to prevent the news from "leaking'' out to the public, The charges against the major have not been made public, but are said to be of a general nature of conduct unbe- coming an officer and immorafity
 Members of the court went to the island-which is thirteen miles out in Long Island sound-in & government transport at noon. A provost sergeant stood at the gang plank and prevented anyone from boarding the vessel, ex- cept members of the court and army officers. A squad of newspaper re- porters were refused passage to the island.
 The only means of communication with the island tonight is by telephone to quarters at the fort and officers de- cline to discuss the case in any way. It is said, however, that the accused officer was presented before the court late today. Actual testimony, which is currently reported to be of a sensa,- tional nature, will not begin until to- morrow morning, 1t is said.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-25
REJECTED SUIToR i SHOOTS A BRIDE
Called Her to Door of Her Room in
 Hotel and Killed Her.

San Francisco Calif.. Feb. 24.-Dis- appointed In love. Abraham Pepper. Of Tacoma, Washn., called Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, his former sweetheart, a bride of a week, to the door of a room in the hotel here where she was spend ing her honeymoon today, shot her dead and then shot himself. With a bullet in his head, Peppers chances for recovery are said to be slight.
 F. L. Johnson, manager of a Ia coma music store, supplanted Pepper in the affections of Miss Dorothy Dan- hauser. to whom Pepper had paid at tention for five weeks. A week ago Johnson and his bride came here on their honeymoon trip.
 Pepper followed and today he called at Johnson's room. When Mrs. John son opened the door in response to his knock. Pepper fired. As the woman crumpled to the floor, and while the husband was rushing toward her as- sailant. Pepper shot himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-25
PROPOSES HEREINAFTER
 FOR OCEAN BEACH.
Would Be Protection-Make Anchorage
 for Boats.

New London, Conn, Feb. 24-
 One suggestion for the prevention of damage at Ocean Beach is that a breakwater be built along the front of the beach, 200 feet. 300 feet, or even further, off shore. The breakwater the claim is, will not be as expensive 3 proposition as it will be to drive piles and construction for the underpinning for walks and seawalls.
 4 breakwater would prove 9 benefit in more ways than one. During the summer months it is Impossible for cottagers to keep valuable launches anchored off the beach because of the danger of their being driven ashore drifting from moorings, with a sud- den change of weather. Anchorages for small power boats could be made safely. One of the cottagers predicts that fully 100 summer residents at Ocean Beach would possess power boats if a safe anchorage was possible or if Alewife cove were dredged to sufficient depth.