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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MRS. DOW HOSTESS TO
 LUNCHEON BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Frederick Dow supplemented ths usual list of luncheon bridge guests ir the Friday club of which she and a coterie of other young matrons are members with several friends outside the number and in the party enjoying with her a de- lightful luncheon and spirited series of games yesterday afternoon were: Mrs. Edward Warren, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs. Robert Johnston, Mrs. Mercer Bar nett, Miss Emmie Barnett. Mrs. Alfred Dow, Mrs. Edward Tutwiler, Jr., Mrs. Richard Hawkins. Mrs. Frank Clark, Miss Augusta Clark, Miss Frances Toulmin and Mrs Charles Calhoun.
 The trophy was awarded to Miss Au- gusta Clark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MIR. AND MRS. MONTGOMERY
 HOSTS AT A DANCE

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Montgomery were hosts last evening in NorwooA at an in- iorma dance which included a limited number Of friends. Plants and spring f1owera decorated the rooms which were throwh together to improvise a ballroom. and salad and punch were served after the dancing for which an orchestra fur nished the music
 Those present were: Mir and Mrs. John corinth, MT. and Mrs. John ONeil. MT. and Mrs H. V, Montgomery. Mir and Mrs Mosely, Mrs. Cluny, Miss Marie Co., lightly. MT. Herbert Clarke. Mr. Roy Las seter. MT. Lovett MT. Hampton, MT. Lan- caster. MT. Fred Arrico, Miss Kathleen Montgomery. Miss Marie Graves. Miss Louise Puckett and the hosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MRS. LINNEHAN'S
 BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

Mrs. r. H. Linnehan was hostess yes ,eroay afternoon in Norwood to the ,nem- pefs or her bridge club and few addi- tlona, guests. The patriotic idea pre- vailed in decorations and refreshments. and in the favors which graced each plote during the luncheon service A hand made work basket and a cut glass rose vase were the trophies. The guests in- cluded: Mrs. J B. Lawton, Mrs. E. F. smith, Miss Lillian Brown, Miss Kath- Ieen McGeever, Mrs. Arnold Masberg. Mrs. C. A. Lloyd, Mrs. Charles Krauss. Mrs l.. ID. Brown, Miss Lois Brown, Mrs H. II. Bevans, Mrs John Goodannle and Mrs. M. R. McNeal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
They Want Books and Toys

I have the family I wrote to you about supplied nicely with clothes | gave the father fine overcoat, sent to me by a friend. and my sister donated q nice long coat and hat for the mother I added waists and skirt and some under wear. The little girl was provided with good coat, bonnet and gloves. We also i gave some things to the baby So, you see, l will not need to use the offers you sent to me. ] was in hopes to get some books for the boy, 3 years Of age, who likes fairy tales: and ca few toys for the girl years old, but did not get any. and was not able to spend any money on them myself. l had two cheap story books for them when they came for them. thank you very much for these ad- dresses, all the same, and herewith re- turn them, as I know you can pass them on to some one else who can make use O. the things My sister sent her cro- chet patterns to the address you gave her and had nice letter from the recipient.
 CARRIE l. NJ. B.
 A cornerite, indeed, in whom there is no abatement of zeal for the alleviation or suffering of any sort. She turned in her report to me- to the superintend- ent of our mission, with never thought that It would appear in print I trust sim cerely that the crush of other matter will not crowd it away from the sight of those whose right it is to know what manner oi workers are upon the regular force of the H. H. C., and the good they are doing Inostentatiously in this season of dis tress and want among honest, respectable men and women who would labor if they were given the chance And the chil- dren! o, the children'' With aching 1 hearts we say over and over the cry of | the great poet. From end to end of the | land they are suffering. for clothes and food. At it's very best (as represented by | letters like that we have just read) the | Corner can do little to lift the mighty | load But we thank God that it is per- | mltted to do that best" and with hearty | good will.
 Victims of Misfortune
 Please send me the name and address of Mrs. c IT S who cl-c for ,,,o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27

ManonHadandsHe
By Manols ldnand

1 l shall be glad to send her some Yester- day l called upon the family whose let ter you sent to me asking for gas stove. found them victims of misfortune. The father is sober, reliable, energetic, a me- chanic with the best of references. He lost his position twelve weeks ago, the day before the baby was born Their landlord eycted them when the baby was one day old. Can you imagine such brutality? They sold their parior set and the husband had pawned his tools and his watch to get into another place and buy food. I am now on my way to try and get him a position where l am well known l have gotten into touch with Mrs. Mace, whose letter offering a gas stove you forwarded to me, and the family will get the stove today. I left them dollar yesterday as a thank offer ing for Gods supply to me. l shall try and get others interested that they may have warm underwear. The dear, clean little tots, one about 3 and one perhaps lS months old, were sitting in the base ment with little coal smoldering in the grate, the room damp and too cold for me, and 1 had on furs and coat. They ad on rompers and waist, and no under wear. One of them. a sweet, fat. we'll hammered little thing, had her big toe clear through the bottom of the shoe she was wearing. Dear Corner, there are so many people who would gladly give, as am trying to do, and can far more easily than l. if they were only shown the conditions. You may rely upon me to in terest all I know even slightly. This man said Why, Miss D., I will do anything all I want is a chance to work. They are much above the average in their worthiness, and l do want to help them
 ''G. D." Skip the sensational short story on an- other page of your paper and read the sketch from every day and cruelty real life. told with force and feeling by our cherished colleague. It veril-es what l said just now of the actual hardships borne heroically by the worthy poor. l G. D. requires no introduction or recom- i to our constant readers She l Is a veteran in our service. Whatever she relates may be confidently relied | upon. Her own deeds are but half told
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
C. E. Powel Dead

Chattanooga, February 26.-(Special)- C. E. Powel. aged S1 years, pioneer news paper man and one of the best known citizens of Chattanooga, died at his home here today after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, three daughters Miss Nellie, Ruth and Fannie Powel, and one son, Hugh Powel. Deceased came to Chattanooga about 1883 and became asso- ciated with l.. G. Walker in conducting the Morning Democrat a morning paper The paper was later conducted by John Littleton and was called the Evening Democrat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
PRETTY VISITORS AT
 TUTWILER LUNCHEON

Many Interesting luncheon parties were observed at the Tutwiler when the pres- enee of an unusual number of popular visitors was commented upon. In one group were Mrs. Frank Luptons two lovely guests, her mother and sister, Mrs. Woods and Miss Woods. and also Mrs. Lewis Morris pretty visitor. The others seated about the table were Mrs. Robert Jemison Jr., Mrs Hill Fergllson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MIR. AND MRS. KEISER
 GIVE A HOUSE DANCE

Miss Marjorie Brown was the inspira- ton of delightful dancing party Thurs day evening at the home of Mrs. George Harris on South Eleventh avenue, when Mrs. Harris daughter, Mrs. Edward l.. keiser and Mr. Keiser, were hosts.
 About 60 young people, including mem- bers of the younger set and the younger married friend of the host were among the guests, enjoying the new steps to the |, music of an excellent orchestra. and with a delicious bowl of punch between whiles.
 Miss Brown, who is exceptionally at- , ractive, was gowned for the dance in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
FLAWS TRIAL
 IS POSTPONED

New York, February 26-On the plea of Harry K. Thaw's attorney, and with the consent of the district attorney. Thaw's trial for conspiracy, set for next Monday, today was postponed for week. Absence from the city of one of Thaw's lawyers was given as reason for the postponement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
A Word In Connection With
 Hard Work Versus Hardship
By DOLLY DALRYnn

Hardship isn't state of facts: it's a state of mind.'
 That's a new way of expressing all idea that has probably lurked in many d mind-at least it has in mine-and in recent books, entitled Letters of an Old Farmer the author, MT. William R. Lighton, thus presents it.
 The man who takes joy into - work. who finds contentment and pleasure in doing if, makes no complaint of hard ship; to. him there is no hardship, yet he may be doing extremely hard work.
 An all-wise Creator has laid upon every human being the burden of work.
 It makes no vital difference to the hu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
FRANCIS QUINTET
 MAKES GOOD MARK

Boston, February 26-Francis Ouimet, national amateur champion. was given a rating today of plus ? by the Massachu- setts Golf association. It is the first time any American golf association has put d player below the scratch mark.
 Ray R. Gordon of Brae Burn has been placed at scratch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Names Debt Commission

Charleston, w. Va. February 26-Gov- ernor H. D. Hatfield today announced the rev members of the Virginia debt com. mission for this state. The legislature recently passed d. measure reducing the commission from Il to five members Besides the governor, as ex-officio mem Der, the new commission will comprise w. D. Ord of Landgraf and Judge John w. Mason of Fairmont, republicans and R. D. Talbott of Philippi and Septimus Hall Of New Martinsvlle, democrats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
A PERSONAL STATEMrNr

There are so-called honey and tar'' preparations that cost the dealer half as much but sell al the same price as the original and genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. We never offer these limitations and substitutes. We know you will buy Foleys whenever you need a cough syrup if you once use it. Peo- pie come long distances for the true thirty years the lead ing remedy for coughs, colds. croup, whooping cough, bronchial and lagrippe coughs. For sale by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27

ssssssssssssssss.ssssssss man being, however, whether he likes his l work or not The preference for a certain kind of work is not so much a question of tenn perament as of ability to do well what is l undertaken
 True, there are occasionally vocational leanings so strong that to oppose them spells tragedy for all concerned. There was for instance the late be- loved poet Father Tabb, who throughout long life always deemed himself as "an unreconstructed rebel'' There is Peg O My Heart, who quoted the Irish folk, saying:
 You can't make a silk purse out of sows ear," and then added with solemn convictions:
 And I'm sow's ear.''
 As a general thing youth is pliable.
 ''As the twig is bent, the tree inclines.p and people incline to that which they have been trained to do skillfully.
 The creative instinct is strong in all normal people to make things. First, as child, to initiate; then, as skill in- creases, to do original work
 The work disliked may be infinitely easier, according to general judgment, than the work chosen, but somewhere the hated job gals, while the work one Is fond of interests. In the former case the state of mind is one of protest. and this mental rebellion makes hard work hardship.
 One vital thing in connection with work that contents is that 1t be well done else 1t can arouse neither interest nor pleas ure in the worker.
 First, the mind needs the commendation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Aeroplanes Attack City

Los Angeles, February 26.-Publc and private buildings in Monterey, capital of the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, were targets today for two American aero- plane pilots operating with Gen. Pablo Gonzales, a Carranza leader, who is now attacking the city, according to Car ranza message received here. It stated the aeroplanes after reconnoitering the lines of the Villa garrison began dropping bombs upon the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
URGE ABOLITION OF
 PLUCKING BOARD

Washington, February 26.--Aboition of the navy plucking board, as provided in the naval bill by the House, was ap- proved today by the Senate. Senator Shoot precipitated a short war
 debate by offering an amendment for 50 sea-going submarines and 25 for coast defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Equal Suffrage association will
 meet this afternoon at 8 o'clock at Cable fall when an address by Mrs. j. B. Ard or Woman and Domestic Economy'' will be feature. Reports of committees will be presented and the public is cordj- ally invited. Tea will be served after ward at headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
TRAINS 2l AND P RESTORED

NHtbHuN "HNAI sUUIh1I1tN HAIIa- ROAD EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, FEB- RUARY 27th, ALABAMA GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD (QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTED. TRAINS 21 AND P WILL BE RESTORED AND OPERATED BETWEEN BIRMINGHAM. ALA, AND CHATTANOOGA. TENN., THE SAME AS BEFORE. NORTHBOUND. TRAIN 22 WILL LEAVE BIRMINGHAM 5s05 A. M. DAILY. FOR FULL INFORMATION AP- PLY TO NEAREST TICKET AGENT.
 H. F. LATIMER.
 DIVISION PASSENGER AGENT, 1925
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MIME. BERNHARDT'S
 CONDITION BETTER

Bordeaux, February 26-(Via Paris. 3:55 D. m.)-"The condition of Mime. Sarah Bernhardt continues to be as satisfactory as possble,'' says the bulletin issued this afternoon by Mme. Bernhardts physi- clans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MIR. AND K. D. JOHNSTON HOSTS AT DINNER

Mr and Mrs. Robert D. Johnston will entertain at dinner this evening at the Country club in compliment to MT. John ston's sister, Miss Letitia Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
PAN-HELLENIC LUNCHEON
 AT NEWSPAPER CLUB

A Pan-Hellenic luncheon is to be given today at the Newspaper club, and all fra terhity women are urged to attend res ervations may be made by telephoning to Miss Nettie Beall before 10 or ii o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

| The Neighborhood club of Woodlawn
 held special meeting yesterday after noon with Mrs. Anton Hrabe in honor of Mrs Fulton, who will leave soon to make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MRS. ABBOTT
 ENTERTAINS AT CARDS

One of the interesting events of yester- day afternoon was a card party given by Mrs. 1T. c. Abbott and including linn ited number of friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27

black, lace chiffons of her bodice being supplemented with a scarf of black ma- lines. Mrs. keiser welcomed her guests in q 0ecc ming violet crepe de chine dancing froek with an overdress of seouins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27

her home in Texas. After enjoying az
 nenr of fancy work and q musical nro
 siailine a shower of gifts for the hon. 1 oiee concluded the entertainment
 .spt. w. C. Maclxey, who has been il
 "I.h pneumonia is improving.
 Mrs. J. W. Allen has returned from :,
 Nslt to her mother in Atlanta.
 Miss Sadie Blair of East Thomas en.
 tertained last evening. The patrioti, coiors which have been used so ire quehtly Of late, appeared in her decora- | tive plan Music and games afforded entertainment for the 30 guests.
 Mrs. Albert Mims of Thomas and Mrs
 |. H. Patton of Montgomery have gone l eo Nlslt their parents, MT. and Mrs q 1 W. Wilson, at Falkato. Mrs. R. F. Duncan of Pratt Citv is in | Opelika. 70 i'
 Miss Edith Norris of Jackson. Tenn. | Is visiting her sister Mrs J. R. Speneer MT and Mrs. W. D. Hammond have gone To Denver, Col to spend several ] Miss Mary Harper of Florence is visIt- Ing Mrs. T. H. Sullivan
 A dance Was given last evening at the d&sonic hall of Wylam by Mir J. c, Stew art and Mir. Haywood. The chaperons were; MT. and Mrs. Young, Mr. and Mrs. rsteo, MI. ana Mrs. Walker, Mir. and Mrs LGzeil, and MT. and Mrs Hill.
 Among the guests were: Miss Naxis Iurnbull, Miss Lizzie Turnbull, Miss Isa Del Iurnbull, Miss Maud Stewart, Miss Luclie stewart, Miss Edna Crane, Miss Julia Estock, Miss Susie Young, Miss Martha Lavell Miss Annie White. Miss Mary White, Mrs. Roy Goldstein Messrs. John Estock, Hugh Capps, Neill Young Cliff Stewart. Sam Brodie, Pete Brodie Will Pow, Will Mullen, John Mullen. Wes Icy Harwell, Jim Harwell Ray Jenkins Harold Jenkins, Marcus Russell, Alfred Eubank and others.
 Mrs. J. R. T. Rives has returned from visit to her parents, in Tullahoma, Tenn, Mrs w. J. Cunningham of Nash vile is visiting Mrs. Clarence Harvey.
 Mrs. J. l. Totten has returned to Co., roma after visit to Mrs. W. R. Thacker in Inglenook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Pleased and Grateful

Will You please publish my thanks to Mrs l.. N. l.. for the words of the song? l can't begin to express what I feel
 MRS. F. A. D. Mrs. N L. N will be repaid by the knowledge that the lines reached you and gave pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27

Ole Miss, de reason dat sum folks ain't got no use fer CT Family Tree is bekase dey thinks dat Everybody ought ter Root fer deyselves. Yassum!.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
NEWS OF ENSLEY

| Funeral services over the remains of
 Thomas Luke waldrop. aged e3 years,
 who died yesterday morning at 30 o'clock
 following a short illness of pneumonia. will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the family residence at 2406 Brown avenue, Fairview. Inter1nent will be Fraternal cemetery at Pratt City He Is survived by his widow, six sons, Os- | car E., E. C., c. ". U. D., W. L., and E. B. Waldrop, and one sister. Mrs. Jack Wood. The deceased had lived in the Birmingham district for over 15 years
 His father, Terrell Waldrop, was the first county engineer of Jefferson county.
 Much complaint is being made by the ladies of this district in regard to the
 men splitting on street cars and the mat ter Will be taken up by the Ensley club at the next meeting. It is stated a num- Der of ladies returning home on the car
 yesterday afternoon had their dresses soiled from this cause and complained about the insanitary condition of the cars. The ladies want the matter taken up with the authorities and see if they can rem edy conditions.
 Fire of unknown origin destroyed a three-room vacant house, located behind the Ensley Presbyterian church. yester day afternoon about 4:45 o'clock The house was all ablaze when the alarm was turned in and the firemen did good work preventing the fire spreading. The house is owned by Mrs. William Gould and the damages are estimated to be several hundred dollars Another run was made fla " ,f Q.on <~t. Avenue L, to the residence of c. J. Me- Donald. A fiue was burning out and no damage was done.
 The Girls Basketball team of the Ens- ley High school will play the girls team of the Woodlawn school this afternoon in front of the High school building at 2:30 o'clock. Both teams are about equal ly matched and a hard fought game is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Victims of Misfortune

Please send me the name and address of Mrs. c. II. S.. who asks for magazines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-07
NAVY LEAGUE TO HOLD
DEFENCE CONFERENCE
Invitations Issued for Lunch
con-S5OO.O 600, 900 ApprO-
priatiOn to Come Up.

More than 400 invitations have been
for n luncheon and conference on ma
t!onal defence. under the auspices OF the
Navy League OF the United States, TO
be held nj the Recess Club. co Broad
way. next Thursday. The invitations
were signed by n committee OF officers
and directors % the league, made up
Of j. +. Morgan. BcehInan Winthrop.
Gen. Horace Porter and Col. Robert NJ.
Thompson.
The Navy League numbers among rs
officers and directors Or. Lyman Abbott,
Cardinal Gibbons. Col. Theodore Roose-
welt, Herbert l.. Satterlee, George Won
l.. Meyer and Ellhu Root. Thursdays
conference was called. II was said, be-
cause of the feeling pervading all ranks
of the league that in view OF the pres
ent international situation emergency
measures ought to be adopted to bring
before the President. Congress and the
country as a whole the urgent need for
immediate constructive steps toward
building up a navy adequate to the task
of defending the shores OF the United
states from foreign aggression.
Plans will be laid before the confer
ence which have been mapped out by
the executive committee OF the league
for greatly extending tho organizations
scope Of activities. A New York mem
bersh!p committee has been appointed,
headed by Ralph T.. Strassburger, and
league headquarters nave been estab-
l.shcd in the Equitable building.
zone OF the frs; things to he con-
sidered." said Col. THOMPSON, chairman
of the executive committee, last night,
will be the petition presented by the
league to the President urging him to
call a special session OF Congress to
authorize the Appropriation Of $500. 000,-
900 for national defence, We feel II il
imrerativ" hat action he secured in this
matter. That sun would suffice to put
u navy in n position to command re-
speCt o the Powere, and TO render
wal remotely Improbable
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-07
HAMMOND REPLIES TO SULLY
Gives Ills version of the LRtter's
Suit for SI,5OO,OOO

WASHINGTON, June 6.-John Hays
Hammond. who Is being sued by Daniel
]. Sully for sl,500,00 damages, gave
out n statement here tonight alleging
that he is being prosecuted by Mr.. Sully
and his attorney, John C.. Cuttings,
THE Sully case In a nutshell" Mr..
Hammond said. us this: He claims
that I prevented him from selling stock
of the General Cotton Securities Com
pany, which wned the patent rights In
q cotton gin known rs the Dorcmus
gin. This is true. Sully made many
threats to sell the stock to the public,
but as the gin, which was the sole as
set Of the company, had not been de-
monstrated to be of commercial value
] objected to the sale Of stock,
81 stated on the witness stand that
II would be just as dishonest for me
to agree to the sale of stock in a
small mining prospect on the false rep
resentation that It was a mine of de-
monstrated value, The Judge instructed
the jury that u the gin was in such
condition that It would be a fraud on
the public to allow stock to be sold
then II was no breach of our partner
ship agreement to refuse to allow the
stock to be Sold"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-07
SAYS DR.. HADLEY.
YaIe's Head says There IL Middle
Ground for 4. =.

"There are wv ways TO invite war;
said Or. Arthur T. Hadley, president Of
Yale. yesterday. according TO an inter
view sent ont by the American Legion.
zone il 10 make too much preparation
and the other 20 make too little. 7 be-
iieye We are going very far In the latter
direction. Personally | am heartily In
favor OF preparedness"
Another college president who came
ont Yesterday with a similar statement
- DR.. +. :. Luther Of Trinity College.
Hartford. Conn. who is mentioned AZ
having been taken as a hostage by the
Germans in a "a article In McCIarcs.
In discussing this article he said
Il will favor the most thorough and
complete preparation FOR resistance 10
any attacks upon the nation. l think
We hould have n powerful army and AN
equally powerful V and that our
young men should ne taught at least
10 shoot straight. to take care OF them
selves In the field, 10 speak the truth
and 10 fear no man"
The American Legion. which Is alb
ing in the preparedness work by seeking
to enroll the names OF all able bodied
men in the United States available for
service in the event of war. reported that
It's lists contain close to 100 900 names,