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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
Pumpkin Pie

'Mince pies do not banish pumpkin from our tables, even in the holiday sea- son. I am sending my recipe for the dear old-fa shioned variety of the holiday desert-pumplxin pie. One large cup of pumpkin (heaped up), two large cups of sweet milk. half cup of sugar, one or two eggs pinch of salt and a small tablespoon of flour; one-quarter teaspoon cinnamon, and the same of ginger and nutmeg. Bake slowly nearly one hour. This makes a large, deep pie, and never fails.
 MRS. J. M" Recognizing the familiar variety" the Corner renders you hearty thanks. One reason why the mince pie never supplants the pumpkin is the wholesomeness of the latter, and it is moreover a big considera- ton just now-not one-quarter as ex- rensiye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
RUSSIANS REPORT
 TURKS DEFEATED

Petrograd, January 1.-The follow ing official communication from tie army of the Caucus was issued to- Light:
 "In the region of -Urgan the fighting is developing with the advan- tage resting with our troops. By a bayonet attack we annihilated the Fiftysecond Turkish regiment, the survivors of which. including the com Lander and several officers were madu prisoners.
 Tn one direction. where we were pursuing the defeated Turkish troops, We took more than 5000 prisoners, 4 cannon, an enormous quantity of sup plies and nearly 10000 head of cat flo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
Would Adopt Girl Baby

Some weeks ago you sent me the ad- dress of person who had baby girl for adoption. l went to see the woman, but she wishes to place the child in a Roman Catholic family, and we are not of that faith. You were very kind to send me an address SD soon. Now I wish to ask you to publish my letter in the Corner, for we wish to adopt baby girl of any age up to years, and light complexion. We can give the child a comfortable home and good care. c. A"
 Your request is duly registered and com- mended to charitable readers, who are cognizant of the desolation of many homes once comfortable and happy. Other babies beside the Belgian waifs of which the papers tell us are homeless and friendless under the sweep of the calam- ities that spare neither rank nor condi- tion, but fall with crushing weight upon the poor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, January 17.-(Special. .)-Lacey Edmundson, who has been chief deputy sheriff in the Bessemer office for the past four years. under Sheriff Walter K. Me Adory, will turn the local office over to the newly appointed chief deputy, w. B. Vines, Monday morning. MT. Vines is a son-in-law of Sheriff -elect Thomas J. Batson.
 The uniform rank of Bessemer camp No. S1 Woodmen of the World. held a meeting this afternoon at the Woodmen hall on Third avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, for the purpose of electing captain to succeed Capt. W. l.. Riley, who was recently elected council commander of the lodge. After some dis of MT. Riley and Major Firstbrook who selected H. E. Evans as captain.
 Among the pre-nuptial affairs planned for Miss Corihne Goldberg, a bride-elect, is silk hose shower which will be given by Miss Dora Barr Friday afternoon at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Martin Barr on Sixth avenue Miss Ida Kartus will compliment Miss Goldberg with linen shower Sunday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Phil Ripko on Eighteenth street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues.
 Mrs George Schwartz was a gracious hostess yesterday afternoon when she entertained the members of the Reed CTS Forty-two club at her home in Feeders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
CARMICHAELS GIVEN
 SECOND HEARING

Dothan, January 17.-(Special.) )-D G. Carmichael and his son, David, who have been held in the county jail here on charges of murder in connection with the killing of Policeman H. H. De- shazo of this city on the night of De- cember ', were given a second prelim- mary hearing before Justice of the Peace w. J. Baxley of Dothan and H. G. Purcell of Columbia, who presided jointly in this city. yesterday, David Carmichael being allowed bond in the sum of $2000 and his father remanded to jail without bond. No evidence was taken in the case, the action taken hav- ing been agreed upon by attorneys for both sides in the case and approved by the two justices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
PRAYER FOR CHURCH UNITY Brief Monday Services at St. Paul's
 Church This Week

The Right Rev. Bishop Allen has d. rected that special prayer for union among churches be said daily from to- day until next Monday. inclusive, in the churches of his diocese.
 The Rev. Father Sands in making the announcement at high mass at St. Paurs yesterday said that the idea of saying special prayer for church unity orig mated with an Episcopalian clergyman in England in 1907; that it was soon taken up in other churches and that the Catholic church was heartily in sym pathy with the movement, which he said had already borne good fruit.
 At noon today and every day. this week there will be brief prayer service. The special prayer for union among churches will be said and there will follow the benediction of the blessed sacrament. The service. Father Sands announced, would last just 15 minutes. fA> as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
PET LEGISLATION OF. WILSON IS IN DANGER.
Some General Supply Meas ures May Fail-Adminis-
 tratiOn Worried

Washington, January 17.-Fears that no general legislation can be passed in the Senate before March now are being supplemented by the apprehension on the part of administration leaders that some of the general supply bills also will fail unless a plan can be devised to expe- dite legislative business.
 Fifteen appropriation bills, including the District of Columbia measure with its prohibition rider, remain to be dis posed of. Some democratic leaders have become extremely pessimistic over the outlook, remembering that the naval military and rivers and harbors meas ures all are certain to develop opposi- tion
 Some democrats openly declare and have told the President it is extreme ly doubtful if the ship purchase bill can be passed at all at this session and that it is absolutely out of the ques- tion to expect action on conservation bills or the measure to enlarge Philip pine self government. In the minds of party leaders all general legislation has been abandoned except the ship pur- chase bill and what to do with that will be the subject of q second caucus of Senate democrats tomorrow night.
 Aside from their own differences on the shipping bill, the dominant party senators are confronted with minority opposition that is persistent and unal- terable.
 Tomorrow the Senate will have the District of Columbia prohibition fight before it again on Senator Sheppard S motion to suspend the rules for consid- eratlon of rider to the application bill which has been debated for more than a week fas---
 The House will continue work this week on appropriation measures.
 Some action also may be taken on Representative Farr's resolution for in- quiry into increased flour prices al- though leaders have declared reports would be awaited from the Secretary of Agriculture and department of justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
BANKING LAW
 IS HELD GOOD

Chancellor o. B. Taylor has decided in
 the case of the Oxford bank vs. Missis-
 sppi banking commissioners that the state banking law is good and sound and constitutional. The bank had assaied the constitutionality of the law on the ground that it impaired its contract with the state, that the legislature cannot dele gate the power of the state in the regu- lation of banks chartered prior to the con- stitution of 1890. and it was violative of the clause that applies to charters. To these charges the chancellor declines to agree, and stockholders as we'll as direct OTIS will continue to exercise powers of supervision of state banks. It is under- stood the case will be appealed to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
NEWS 0F ENSLEY

A large crowd attended the men's meeting, which was held yesterday aft ornoon at the Franklin theatre de- spite the unpleasant weather The Rev. Willis c. Clark, pastor of the St. Andrews Episcopalian church of Bir. mingham delivered very interesting address on "Sin and War" Mr. Clark spoke upon the present European war dealing with the subject in as striking and intelligent manner.
 On next Sunday afternoon, Will b. upshaw, "The Georgian Cyclone" will celiver an address on Three Things That Count" MT. Upshaw is considered one of the greatest platform speakers being held for the young men of this oity under the auspices of the Birm- ingham Young Mems Christian asso- citation.
 The ladies of the Missionary society of the Ensley Methodist church will install their newly elected officers at the church this afternoon. Following the installation, social hour will be held. The following officers will be installed: Mrs. J. K. Cook, president: MS. W C. Saunders, first vice presi- dent; Mrs. M M Hughes, second vice president; Mrs. J. M. Donald, suporin- t' 'ndent of study; Mrs. F. T. Fields, superintendent of social service Mrs. w. E. Bush, superintendent of supplies Mrs. r. O. Harris, recording secretary; Mrs. II. M. Broadnax, corresponding secretary; Mrs. ]. w. Brigman, treas urer: Mrs. w. N. Snow. agent of the Missionary Voice.
 The members of the Stonewal Chap ter, United Daughters of the Confed- CT acy, will celebrate Robert E. Lees bif thday at an entertainment to be giy- en at the home of Mrs. J. L. Smith, at 1410 Avenue G, on Tuesday even- ing.
 There will be special meeting of the members of the Cunningham Chapter No. 24. order of Eastern Star in the Masonic hall on Avenue F. at 2:30 o clock Tuesday afternoon for the pur- rose of making preparations for the county conference which will be held in this city.
 The regular meeting of the Steel City lodge No. 156, Woodmen of the World, will be held this evening in the Knights of Fythas hall on Avenue l. at 7:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
RANROADSG GIVE
 QU|PMENT ORDERS
Rail Mills Benefited to Ex| tent of 26,OOO Tons Dur
 ing the, Week

New York, January 17-Railroads gav| out more equipment orders last week hail mills benefited to the extent of 26,0q tons. The Boston and Albany orderel 450O tons, the Grand Trunk GOOD tons, tn Pennsylvania and Reading $500 tons,/fh Michigan Central 2eOe tons, the Big Fo,I 100 tons, the Nashville, Chattanooga an St. Louis 5000 tons, with an option a 2o00 tons additional; the Norfolk and West ern 2000 tons, the Florida East Coast ba tons and Pacific Coast Electric mompanl 800 tons.
 The New York Central closed contract for bolts. nuts and spikes for 1915 shipmerl amounting to 40,0e0 kegs. The Florida Eas Coast bought 2OOO tons of steel castings The New York Central is taking bid' on 1900 tons of bars, plates and shapea and the Boston and Albany will ordeI frogs and switches during the cominI week. The car shops took orders for 7s' cars. The Big Four bought five locomd tives. The St. Louis and San F'ranciscl and the Central of Georgia were about ii close for rails.
 The American Car and Foundry conl pany placed orders for 1000 tons o' plates and shapes. Automobile manuI lecturers bought 10000 tons of sprind steel and distributed orders for forel ings, castings and rolled steel and fe. parts of cars. Wire drawers advance prices s1 per ton.
 Russia put out inquiries for 250. tons of light rails, France for 5000 tor of Steel rounds, Italy for locomotivi and car axles and Portugal for 27, tons of rails in addition to the in Guiries previously noted
 Steel building orders were light, call ing for 5000 tons of steel shapes. Tn. largest orders were HOO tons for a coal breaker in Pennsylvania, S7O tons foi normal school in Texas and $50 ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
TRAINING
 SHIPS IN ACTION

London, January 4.-(Correspondence Q. the Associated Press.)-One of the uni usual features of the war is the numbe, of naval training ships and cadets thai have been in action.
 The Highflyer, which fought the if fated commerce destroyer wilhelm de. Crosse, in the early days of the war wal naval training ship. Two seagoinl training cruisers for cadets, the Corn wall and Carnarvon, distinguished theml selves in the Falkland Islands battle.
 A large numbersof cadets also perishes in the Hawke, Hogue, Abouxir ant Greasy, which were sunk by submarlpes and in the Good Hope. sunk off Chil, in the fight with the German squadron Although those five ships were not schod! ships. they carried complements of Dart' mouth cadets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
PLEA IS MADE FOR
 PLAYGROUND WORK

The present financial crisis of Birming- ham threatens the continued existence of the city's playground and recreation department. Therefore, the citizens who are interested in this work have written a letter to the members of the committee of 100 pleading for consideration of this department, "operated for increase of health and decrease of crime" as one of the members of the committee puts 1t.
 The letter in part is as follows:
 The department is not a luxury and does not deal with playgrounds alone playgrounds are only a part of the work as you will note from section of the or dinance, as quoted below:
 '" Section 4-That department of recre- ation shall have power to, and it shall be its duty to create, organize, conduct and supervise playgrounds. public baths. evening recreation centers concerts, cele- bration of holidays, and all other mat ters pertaining thereto and relating to the recreational welfare of the people of Birmingham
 ''The money needed for the upkeep of this department is very small, its possi- bilities are great. The money thus in vested does more for the moral, physical and mental development in Birmingham than the same amount spent in any other way.
 Tt is necessary for the city to main- tain some supervision of the work in or der to coordinate and make successful the tremendous amount of voluntary ef- fort given by the citizens in the different parts of Birmingham in providing local centers of recreation and training
 Civic efforts of this kind are especial ly important in Birmingham, where our citizens, through cooperative efforts are making it an agreeable place to live, as well as good place to make living.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
CLARENCE J. OWEN
 IS IN BIRMINGHAM
Secretary of Southern Commercial Congress Making a Trip Through
 the Southern States

Dr. Clarence J. Owens. secretary of the Southern Commercial congress and a former well known Alabamian, ar rived in the city yesterday afternoon on tour of investigation which will com- prise every state In the south before it is terminated. Dr. owen is registered at the Hillman
 In regard to the present southern trip Dr. Owen was reluctant to make state ment last night but intimated that he would have something of interest to say before leaving the city. Prior to his ar rival in Birmingham MT. Owen had vis- ited the states on the Atlantic seaboard. He stated that business conditions in general were showing gradual improve ment throughout the southland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
They Captured Him

Pope Hodges, a negro desperado, want ed by the police for the murder of Wash McGowan, a negro, early Saturday morn ing in the railroad yards at Boyles was captured about o'clock last night as he emerged from window at 43O0 Sixth avenue, north, by Detectives Taylor, Cartwright, Watson. T. R. Williams, Propst, Alexander, Macke and Jones. The information that the negro was hiding in that house was furnished by Police man J. Byrd. According to the detectives the negro Hodges had a Krag army rifle when captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
MaHonAahandsHolpinQf1dnd
B, Marion KaHand

fully received. May I offer in return to some deserving little girl who feels the absolute need of them some paper dolls of the Lefty Lane variety?. I will send them unless you think the applicant would rather call for them. RUTH s.
 Your query as to the exact location of the house in which Eugene Field died is referred to readers. Acquaintances who were likewise neighbors will respond, no doubt. The paper dolls will be gladly seized upon by the lassies of whom you thought in proffering the store.
 Home Made Yeast
 I engaged last week to answer certain inquiries respecting homemade yeast sent in by a member who lives remote from towns wherein yeast cakes may be bought. Elderly women recall the creamy, foaming yeast Gin some regions known as "barm') that gave life and lightness to the family loaf of our early days and early love. The recipe I here offer may be depended upon as genuine and trustworthy. For the first 20 years of my housewifely lifeI used no other. Nor did we consider the manufacture tedious process. If it were. the result repaid us richly for time and pains: Peel four large potatoes or six small and put them into two quarts of cold water with a double handful of hops tied in coarse muslin bag. Cover and boil until the potatoes break to pieces Take them up with skinner, leaving the water still on to boil, and mash to a paste, working in four tablespoons of flour and two of white sugar. Moisten this paste gradually with the boiling hop tea from the pot and beat smooth. When all the tea is in, set aside (covered) to cool. When it is luke warm add four tablespoons of lively yeast df you have iD. If this be your first making, substitute yeast cake dis solved in warm water. Turn all into a large open bowl to work. Throw coarse cheesecloth or lace over the top to ex- clude dust and set in warm corner or closet out of drafts until it ceases to ferment. In summer the bubbles will cease to rise in four or five hours. In winter they may keep busy all night. When the yeast is quiet and foamy white put into jars and fit on close covers. If you use glass jars, wrap, in thick paper, as light darkens the color. Keep in the refrigerator unless you have a cool cellar. In winter it will keep for at least fort night without losing virtue. When you take out yeast for baking send a vessel to cellar or refrigerator for the desired quantity and replace the cover immedi- ately. A half hour in a warm room will spoil it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
SOCIALISTS HAVE
 SMALL MEETING

Copenhagen, January 17.-(Via Lor- con, 10 D. m.)-The conference of so- cialists. of neutral countries, which opened here today. was very poorly at tended. Denmark, Norway Sweden and Holland were represented by four delegates each and Italy by none. Neither the United States nor Switzer- land sent delegates.
 The socialist peace programme was discussed but no action taken. The chief speaker, representing Denmark, referred to the meeting as "only a lit- tie Sunday conference"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
CHANGE MADE IN
 HIGHLAND CARS

Beginning Monday, January 1S the North Highland cars will run through to Acipco instead of stopping at North Highlands The first car will leave the barn at 4:22 a. m. and cars will run eight minutes apart until 1:2O a. m. The reason for the change is that the people of Acipco have wanted 1t for 6 long time and now that the Finley yards have opened. it became necessary, state J. H. P. DeWindt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
ADJUSTMENTS
At The Lyric

triple headline bill is offered at the Lyric this week with Mir. Hymack, the chameleon comedian: Will Rogers, the Oklahoma cowboy, and Harry Tate's English comedians in Motoring" as the attractions in chief; and Marie and Billy Hart in The Circus Girl;" Bertee Beau monte and Jack Arnold in "The Doctor ine;" Sallie Fields, comedienne, and De Lessio, novelty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
FALSE ALARM BRINGS
 FIREMEN TO HOTEL

false alarm brought all the downtown fire apparatus to the Tutwiler hotel About II: 30 o'clock last night. As there was no fire and had been no blaze of any description the firemen returned to their respective stations thankful for the ex- ercise
 It developed later that the alarm had been telephoned in by an excited young woman in neighboring house. It ap- pears that this young woman had seen the apparition of a Titian-haired bellhop on the fifth floor of the noted hostelry and had promptly decided that the car. avanserai was doomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
Where Eugene Field Died

For long time I have been much in- terested in the life and works of Eugene Field I have tried to learn where he lived at the time of his death, but have failed. His biographies mention casually that it was Buena Park. No one seems to be- able to give the street and number of his residence. am young school teach CT, and the information would be grate-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
Shriners' Ceremonial

Zamora temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, is making active preparations for the reception of Imperial Potentate Fred R. Smith, who will pay an official visit to the city in the early part of February. Dr. J. U
 Ray, imperial potentate, has issued d call for ceremonial session for the date of the visit of the big mogul and calls upon the 1obles to get busy and secure lots of candidates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
Mouth Organs Scarce

London, January -(Correspondence o' the Associated Press.)-The government appeal for gifts of mouth organs for tn use of soldiers at the front has revealed shortage in the supply of these popula musical instruments. According to inf strument dealers. practically all England supply of mouth organs comes from Cert many. An effort is being to remedy thf depleted stoclsssby importation from tn United States. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
To Elect Officers

Annual meeting of Alabama consis- tory, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons, will be held Wednesday, Jan uary 20, at the Masonic temple, com mencing at o'clock. Election and in- stallation of officers for the ensuing year will be held and reports of the present officers received. Dr. W. W. Ransom will preside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18

general visiting committee on next Thursday night at the Fraternal hall. All arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors have been completed and as Star lodge was largely instrumental in inaugurating the visiting movement large crowd is expected. At the meeting the initiatory degree will be conferred by the crack team after which refresh ments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
WEEKS FRATERNAL EVENTS

Every member of Birminghan coun- eib Knights of Columbus, is urged to attend the regular meeting tonight when arrangements will be made for the big class initiation that will take place the latter part of the month. Judge o. R. Hundley, grand knight, states that the initiation will be a notable affair, as leading members of the order through out the south are expected to be pres ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
Beavers to Elect Officers

Much interest is being manifested in the annual election of officers of Bir- mlngham dam No. 1, Independent Or der of Beavers which will be held to- night at their home on Third avenue. Several prominent members of the or der have been nominated for the prin- cipal chair and spirited election is ex- pected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
To Confer Rank of Page

On Next Thursday night the degree team of Birmingham lodge No So, Knights of Pythias, will confer the rank of page on several candidates. The team has recently been reorganized and has attained much proficiency in the degree work. Active preparations are being made for the entertainment of the wis.,. iting committee early in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-18
Resigns As Director
Dothan,

Dothan, January 1I-(SpeciaIJ Secretary N. T. Cobb of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce has rendered his resignation to the board of directors and it has been accepted by that body. The vacancy will not be filled for tho present. the board deen1ing it advisable to walt until the financial situation im- proves before burdening the organiza- ton with heavy .expenses.