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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08

fallen into line and has made her con-
tribution beautifully in this way. The
general interest of the community is
demonstrated in the fact that one day $
service is donated to the Children's hos
pital by different denominations.
The bazaar season is at its height lust
now,' Mrs. Parke continued. and in spite
of war and rumors of war, we expect con-
fidently the largest patronage this season
that we have ever had for the doll ba-
gar The bazaar is Birminghams most am
bilious, in extent and variety, and the
booths are really more attractive than
ever before. The doll booth Is especially
alluring. Dolls made in Germany, dolls
made In Canada dolls made In Amor lea,
dolls made In Alabama, dolls made In
Birmingham may be found In every va
riety and kind"
1T is useless to ask If you have had the
cooperation you desired In your work as
chairman" / suggested, because that is
a foregone conclusion
Il may answer that question by saying
that the childrens hospital is a popular
charity, to begin WITH said Mrs. Parke,
and the generosity of the people Of this
community in its behalf is something to
reckon with. They give themselves to
| the charity, and that is the greatest gift
of all, and they also give their substance.
l have had many happy experiences as
chairman of the bazaar and have found
| just how sweet and generous people are
| in this respect. A voice over the
phone, for instance, says that there will
be box of holly and mistletoe at the
express office for the doll bazaar. This
delights the heart of the chairman of the
decoration committee, Mrs. l.. T. Hill.
whose plans have been attractively car
ried out in unique detail. Another friend
of the children's hospital, this time at
West End, calls over the phone to say
that she would like to dress six dolls for
the bazaar as her contribution. Such doll
dresses you've never Scent They are
frilled and lace trimmed, rolled and
whipped and have embroidery fit for a
queen, and they are very much IN de-
mand. Another friend suggests that she
made from the odds and ends she has
picked out of her scrap bag-little It'd bits
that could never be used for anything else
but are just the things which can be
used effectively for doll clothes.''
This season new feature has been
added to the bazar.' Mrs. Parke said In
conclusion, land that is the children S
fete, carrying out as it does the slogan,
'Childrens work for children This will
be one of the most beautiful things that
has ever been given and under the leader
ship of Mrs Frank III. Crockard, 1t will
undoubtedly be one of the most brilliant
occasions of the seasonal fitting climax
to the doll bazaar of 1914"
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Cary Baker, Mr.. Val Kolb, Mr.. w. B.
Dicks.
Another interesting party noted at the
Lyric included Miss Frances Swartz of
New Orleans, Miss Martha Latady, who
is her hostess; Miss Marguerite Nabers.
Lieut. Robert Cabaniss Mr.. and Mrs w.
D. Nesbitt, Mr.. Hollis Bush and the host
Mr.. Morris Bush, who also entertained
the party at dinner after the CONCLUSION
of the Lyric bill, at the Tutwiler ~
One of the especially pleasant incidents
of yesterday was the informal tea at
which Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch was hostess
yesterday afternoon. Miss Jean Gordon 9
which was informally announced yester-
day morning, the friends of the cistin-
guished New Orleans suffragist being
summoned in this gracious fashion TO ex-
change greetings with her over a cup of
tea IN Mrs. Murdoch's drawing room. 1t
was an opportunity that found many
friends ready to drop in for moment and
discuss with the two lovely hostesses the
great phases of social service in which
DOtn are lnLeresleu, ana a uenSDlIul nour
was enjoyed.
One of the leading events of the week
will be the concert this evenings at the
Jefferson theatre, presented by the Arion
club. under the direction OF Mr.. Rienzi
Thomas. Miss Abigail Crawford at the
piano; Mr.. c. r. Klenk, violincellist, and
Mrs. Laurens Bloch. pianist, will assist
the singers in a programme which includes
number of interesting selections.
Mr.. Oscar r. Hundley, chairman of the
women's reception committee for the
knights of Columbus entertainment, an
nounced for December 81, asks that the
members of the committee meet her in
ST. Paul's hall this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. She hopes to have full attend
ance.
At the Hillman cafe today, the doll bazaar
luncheons will open with the Episcopal
women in charge. Mrs. J. Rivers Carter
acting as general chairman, assisted by
Mrs. George Wheelock and members of
the three parishes.
The Ladies Of the North Highlands
Methodist church will hold their annual
bazaar Thursday, Friday and Saturday of
this week at Hood & Wheeler's furniture
store.
The meeting of the executive board of
the Music Study club, which was to have
been held this morning at 1880 o'clock at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
Name For Girls Club

what would you suggest as 4 pref
ty and good name for club of girls,
from II to 81 Years OF age2 We meet
twice month. and as all the girls are
scclabe we think you could think OF a
more suitable name than we do, so We
ask this favor of you. I hope to see q
reply at nearly date in the Corner
GAMMA"
Why not simply "The Fortnightly
The name is dignified and expressive,
and, although 1t is not novel or striS-
ing, I can suggest nothing better with
out knowing more of the makeup of
your club and the environments. There
may be peculiarities in these that
would be indicated by descriptive
title. If | lived next door to YOU
might be more happy in advice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
Giving a Japanese Party

The writer Is giving a Japanese party.
Could you please advise on the following:
What would you consider a proper Japa-
nese menu? Should we sit upon tho floor
while dining? Should the kimono be
worn throughout the entire evening?
What games should we play? l.. l."
Your first question is referred to readers
who have visited Japan. / had an ac-
count the other day OF Japanese lunch
con which began with soup and included
bowls of water in which live fish were
swimming. Next came poached eggs
(eaten with chopsticks) and after them
sugared beans. said to be delicious. l
take it that this menu will hardly be of
use to you. The luncheon was served In
the house of a native family in Japan
l believe the correct thing is 20 curl ones
self up upon cushions laid on the floor
The ltimonos in the case reported to me
were laid aside at the close of the meal
MY informant said that his came to
grief while he ate the poached eggs" |
prefer to refer all your queries
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
Made of Dried Corn

1T have seen in the Corner the way
to make hominy. VIII you please tell
me If II is made of ripe sweet corn or
field corn. ripe or otherwise? | know so
little about corn, ] should be so much
obliged II you can tell me. | have re-
ceived many helpful suggestions from
the Helping Hand. +. NJ"
Hominy is made of dried corn. either
sweet or field. II must be perfectly ripe
sound and we'll seasoned by time. The
plumper and firmer IL is. the better the
hominy. | am glad we have been nelp-
full to you in the past and trust the an
swer to the present query Is what You
want.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Spier Whitaker were hosts
last evening at a box party at the Lyric
in compliment to Miss Blackman. the
charming guest of Miss Alice Jones. and
including other visiting girls of the mo-
ment.
After the production at the Lyric they
were hosts at the Southern club, where
the party enjoyed tempting supper. In
the ctoerie were Mr.. and Mrs. Whitaker,
Miss Blaokman, and her house hostess,
Miss Alice Jones, Miss Sara Castor of
Montgomery. and Miss Augusta Clark,
her house hostess, Miss Ivy Jones, Mr..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
Scorch ON White Material

Il have a white underskirt that was
scorched 1t is burned pretty badly.
Please tell me something that I can do
to take that part out at least
"E. E. p"
H. as you intimate. II Is a burn rath-
err than a scorch. | fear the mischief
is not easily repaired. A scorch is SUI
perficial and may be treattd as you
would any other stain. Sponge with
javelle water and In 10 minutes rinse
and lay in the sunshine. In an hour
repeat the process. A solution OF oxalie
acid will do the work. but be careful
to rinse tho fabric within 10 minutes
after the application of the acid Then
lay in the hottest sunshine You can
find
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
Herbs for Medicinal Purposes

Il desire to gather, or rather | could
gather old fashioned herbs and roots, such
as burdock root, catnip, dandelion, null
lein, spearmint, tansy, jamestown leaves,
etc. such as are used for medicinal pur-
poses, but for which there seems to be
10 open market. ] am a country girl,
ambitious to make my way with view
to going to school. |. NJ H.
My advice Is that you apply directly to
druggists and to keepers of what are
known as general stores with regard to
the scheme you have In mind. We shall be
happy to communicate to you any infor-
nation likely to aid you in a most laud-
able undertaking. Offer to collect and
dry herbs in the best fashion for a local
market Study the subject well and prove
your ability to supply the herbs and roots
to the vendors. 1t will take time and pa
thence, but what has ben done may be
done over and over again. Michaelan-
gelo defined genius as eternal patti nee"
and he was not altogether wrong.
Bluing Recipe Wanted
1--WE wish to raise money for our
Sunday school. Please give me a recipe
for liquid bluing. We have many
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08

Perhaps among your Cornerites there
may be one who could and would give me
little information with regard [, the
style of dress for women about lSg0 or
1891 If there Is one | should like 20 get
into touch with her. ANXIOUS"
Almost any illustrated dictionary will
give you some Idea of the styles of wom-
ems dresses at the date you name. PEND
ing answers from correspondents ! offer
few "rointers; 1890: Large, tlaring
skirt of many widths: large, full elbow
length sleeves small shaped hat. 1900:
Circular skirt; loose front Elton jacket eff
feet waist; long, tight, sleeves; small hat.
Readers who have fashion plates of the
date named by the correspondent would
do marked kindness by lending or Civ
Ing them to the auerist whose signature
betokens her need OF the information.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
WOULD DISMISS
MILITARY SUIT

Washington, December 7.-Bccause
the suit pending in the supreme court
to test the power of the President to
employ the National Guard outside the
United States, is so amiable in char
acter, "as to divest 1t of a real litiga-
tious quality" the department of JUS
tice today asked the supreme court to
dismiss 1t. The suit Is a friendly one
brought by officers of the Ohio Ma
tional Guard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08

Washington, December 7.-Secretary
Bryan sent to the Senate today cir
cular from the Nobel committee of the
Norwegian Parliament saying that nom
nations for the Nobel peace prize to
be adwaraed in 1915 must be formally
presented to the committee before
Fehruary Is Of that year. The award
will be made December 10, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08

OF St. Louis upon the occasion of visit
to birmingham. She told very interest
ing0 of the doll bazar in st. Louis which
Is held annually for the Children's hos
ptal there, and which sometimes makes
$1,000 and $4,000 each year Doll bazars
are identified with childrens hospitals
all over the country-and the affinity be-
tween them seems to be a very appeal
ing, sweet one, and so Birmingham has
nesses, the privacy of the nuptials be-
ing occasioned by the very recent be-
reavement in the brides family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hassler had as
their guests at dinner Sunday compli-
menting Mrs. e. J. Mehaffey of Column
bus. Ca, Mrs. M. L. Flowers. Miss Lula
Mehaffey Miss Margaret Hassler, Mr..
Charles Hassley Jr.. Mr.. Dan Hassler-
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lyons and'the hon
Gree
Miss Blanch Taylor has returned to
Ademsville after visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
e. M. Taylor.
MIR. J. E. Tennessee has returned to
Saulsburg. N. c., accompanied by his
father, Mr.. T. $. Tennessee.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid society of
Boyles will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. Tom Clay.
The w. o. w. lodge, 1876 of Inglenook,
will hold a business meeting this even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Clay entertained
the members of the Baptist choir Satur-
day evening at their home.
Mr.. Holt Lamar has returned from
Montgomery.
Mrs. w. C. Pound has as her guest
Mrs, s. @. Hunserford and Mrs. C. A.
Glawson of Macon.
~ Avn Go
is visiting Mrs. Jesse Ervine In Boyles.
Mr.. S. J. johnson has returned from
st. Augustine
The Missionary society of the Wylam
Methodist church will meet tomorrow
with Mrs II. A. Revere.
A business meeting of the w. C. r. u.
will occur in Wylam Thursday begin
ming at 10 o'clock and continuing through
out the day at the Presbyterian church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Glasgow have
returned from Collinsville.
Mrs Leonard Owen and her daughter
of Bradford, Pa, are guests of Mrs.
Strait.
Mrs. Ora Carlisle of Roanoke is visit
ing friends.
Mrs. 7. ]. Brown of woodlawn is seri-
ously i'll at st. Vincent's hospital.
Mrs. Lucy Bell has returned from Mont
gomery.
Mrs. L. ]. Duncan, Misses Elizabeth
and Lucille Duncan of Clanton are in
Woodlawn to spend the winter.
The concert to be presented at o'clock
this evening at Woodlawn city hall as
part of the school extension course
promises to be especially pleasing, some
of the best known Birmingham musicians
participating. 1t is entirely free and a
large audience is desired. 1t Is hoped
that the patrons Of the school will make
an especial effort to be present
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SOME HELPING HAND
HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION nARI.ANp

empty bottles and jugs. and IL we could
get a good quality we would have n
good sale for 1T, which would help our
cause. A. T. w
Knowing of no formula for the man
ufacture of home made bluing, / refer
your request to the constituency at
large. Since your purpose is to turn an
honest penny for the Sunday school
II Is hoped that you Will secure the
recipe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
ASK HEARING ON
PHILIPPINE BILL

Washington, December 7-Public
hearings on the Philippine independence
bill were proposed today in q resolution
by Senator Hitchcock. 1t would require
attendance OF witnesses under oath.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
Would War on smurelinr

Washington, December IA bill to
require all Chinese now in the United
States to obtain within one year GER
tincates Of residence. AZ measure
against Chinese smuggling. was intro
duced today by Senator Lodge.
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Removing Marks. of Stitches

will you be kind enough to let me know
through your Corner as soon as possible
how to press crepe de meteor dress
which was renodeled but shows tiny holes
where the overslSirt was removed9 And
as | must make this dress do, I would
thank you very kindly for letting me
know how to cover these tiny holes.
HELEN"
Cover with fine linen or lawn slightly
damp throughout, and press hard upon
the scars left by the stitches. IL you can
get at the wrong side of the stuff and
press that through the dampened cloth
SO much the better
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
Mildew on White Waist

will you please tell me what will re-
move mildew from a white waist? l saw
the method described some time ago. but
neglected to cut It out. c. L. W.
Cover with a paste of salt aud lemon
juice and lay in the sun all day. wetting
hourly with lemon juice. At night rinse
with clear water and hang up the gar
ment. Next day renew the operation.
The process is slow. but safe and sure. A
solution of oxalic acid is also sure. but
II is likely to rot the fabric unless the
rinsing be careful and prompt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
IA LITTLE CHAT WITH MRS. THOMAS D. PARK,
GENERAL CHAIRMAN OF THE DOLL BAZAAR
By DOLLY pALsyuprE

With the opening of the doll bazaar to-
day for the benefit of the Children's
hospital, the Christmas season is prac-
ticaiiy fnaugurated in Birmingham, for
this event annually marks the keenest
interest not only for the children in
christmas preparations, but for the
grown-ups" as well.
inc doll bazaar has come to be an in
stitution of which Birmingham is very
proud.
Under the splendid leadership of Mrs.
CHARLES II. Nabb, whose popularity and
sweet Influence in this community is
lett at all times, the bazaar has assumed
a position which is enviable both in point
OF public favor and remuneration for the
worthy charity ii represents
This season when Mrs. Thomas ID. Parke
was unanimously chosen to act as gem
eral chairman Of the bazaar a word of
approval was heard on all sides, feeling
as everybody does that Mrs. Parke is a
worthy success to Mrs. Nabb in heading
the work
Mrs. Parke is not only one of the pref
test and most gracious women in Biz
mineham with a tremendous following
OF friends, but she Is woman of un-
usual ability along the lines of getting
Things started" so to speak. and inspir-
Ing interest in those who work wni
her.
Certainly in the management of the doll
bazaar this season, she has fully demon
strated her fine capablity as leader,
for today when the doors of the bazaar
are thrown open the opportunity will be
giver to see everything in running order
every detail perfect and everybody ',in
line,p ready to do their part
Mrs Parlke's enthusiasm about the ba
Ear magnetizes and draws even the cas-
ual onlooker to stop and give a thought
to the work which is being done for such
good cause.
III chatting with Mrs. Parke Yesterday
about the bazaar she said
The coll bazaar for the benefit of the
Children's hospital is a bazaar for all Bir-
iningham. FOR every creed and every in
terest is represented in the personnel of
committees working for its success. The
doll bazaar was introduced here through
suggestion from Mrs. Robert London
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08
When Group Comes
Treat Externally

The old system ofadosing delicate Ih4
tie stomachs with nauseous drugs and
opium syrups is wrong and harmful.
Try the external treatm ent--vick's
''Vap- O. Rub" Group and Pneumonia.
Salve. Just rub a little over throat and
cloth. The warmth of the body releases
vapors of Pine Tar, Menthol Thymol
and Eucalypto1, that loosen the choking
phlegm and ease the difficult breathing
Immediately. One application at bed
time tnsures a sound nights sleep.
Vick's Is better than internal medicines
for all forms of cold troubles. Three
sizes-25c soc and 81 90
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-08

In Pratt City Sunday evening the
marriage of Miss Nellie Boisell and Mr.
Edward Searson was very quietly cele-
brated In the presence of few very
intimate friends. with the Rey. Father
Duece as the officiant. Only few rela-
ttves were included ameng the wit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-24

saloons. O: criminal expenses. $13,-
I274.Ts: per capita. ID cents.
Is Local Option Effective?
The local option law became ef-
fective in 1885.
The Mann liquor law In 1904.
The following table will show how
local option has worked:
Liquor licenses of all kfnds--in
1855, BE: 1901, 1881; 1914. S27.
This speech Is meant for the In
formation of the members of this as
ISOLATION and not as campaign docu-
ment in the pending election. have
tried TO give facts as / found them
and to give them accurately. My
figures are taken from the State Au-
ditor's report. the report OF the Board
of Charities and Corrections, the
United States Census, and personal
letters to officials of the cities My
only word about the election is that
there seems to be abroad q fear that
the election will be one Of bitterness
and strife. So far. no such thing
has happened. The fears seem
groundless. / commend to the adj
ivocates OF temperance the Saviour g
words to his disciples when they were
sent out: BE as wise as serpents and
as harmless as doves"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-24

to sec the colonel. Colonel Roosevelt
left the dinner table and greeted Mr..
WINS cordially. He invited him into
the library.
81 am sorry. colonel" eaid Mr.. WINS.
"to disturb you In a matter of this
kind"
That's all right the colonel as
sured him.
The name OF william Barnes, Jr..
YVES not mentioned. either by the COL
onel or Mr.. WINS. The colonel offered
Mr.. WINS a cigar. which the young
lawyer declined with thanks. Colonel
Roosevelt held on to the legal papers,
but asked no questions concerning the
nature of the suit. He did not read
the papers or even glance at the title
OF the document while Mr.. WINS was
present.
After leaving Sycamore Hill. Mr..
WINS telephoned to the private secre-
tary of Chairman Barnes that the pa
pers had been served. Mr.. WINS said
that the complaint in the action was
signed by Mr.. Barnes at the Republi-
can club at o'clock.
Following Precedent.
Mr.. Barnes remarked to me while
he was going over the papers," said
Mr.. WINS, that Mr.. Roosevelt had
done the unusual thing last year by
suing Michigan editor who had
called him a drunkard. He added that
he was simply following the precedent
then established by the ex-president"
Chairman Barnes. in his converse
ton with Mr.. WINS, laughingly re-
marked that he had been kept in
office as surveyor of port at Albany
by Mr.. Roosevelt during the seven
years he was in the White House
This comment. Mr.. WINS said. was in
reference to the sentence in Mr.
Roosevelt's statement. where he said
that Barnes and Murphy held no
offices"
When the newspaper correspondents
visited Sycamore. Hill two hours be-
fore the papers in the Barnes suit
were served on Colonel Roosevelt. he
made this comment:
Let Mr.. Barnes go ahead. I have
never said anything yet and could
not make 1t good. That's ALL
The colonel was seated on the front
porch with Archie and Quentin, his
two younger sons. He was attired In
khaki riding costume that was soak
Ing wet. Hello" said the colonel In
welcoming the interviewers. IT'S the
libel suit. is it?"
The colonel smiled good -naturedly
MS he dictated his brief comment. He
did not seem in the least worried that
Mr.. Barnes had decided to demand
that the issue between them be Judi
cially determined"