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The Ordway new era., 1915-12-03

California should have representation
on the interstate commerce commits
sion. Another Californian of great
prominence spoke to Mr. Roosevelt
about giving California the place
which was suggested. and had some
thing to say about MIR. Lane. He
found that Mr.. Roosevelt already knew
a good deal about MIR. Lane.
After the presidential election Of
1904 Theodore Roosevelt remembered
about Mr.. Lane. and he gave him the
next vacancy on the commission.
He's Jolly and 8eaming.
Franklin Knight Lane is a jolly man
with beaming face. He can keep his
own counsel If it is necessary. and he
is likely to turn away inquiries con
cerning aertain matters connected
with the ibtcrior department with a
story or IT,, which have points SO
sharp as to compensate the inquirer
for the disappointment of not getting
answers to his questions. Mr., Lane.
however. tells newspaper correspond
ents everything that 1t is proper for
him to tell them concerning matters
deal.
Some time ago newspaper editor
wrote to large number of bankers
IN the United States and asked each
one to tell who his choice would be
for the Democratic nomination for tho
presidency in case Mr. Wilson should
decline to run for n second term.
great majority of the bankers. in writ
ing back ma ned Franklin X. Lane. The
bankers. apparently. had not read the
newspapers. nor had they studied the
they should have done to keep in
formed
Couldn't Be President.
Perhaps the financial pages of the
press and the big treatises on money
matters formeu the bulk of their read
ing Apparently not more than half
a dozen of the bankers who answered
the editors question knew that Frank
lin Knight Lane was ineligible to the
presidency of the United State" Mr..
Lane was born in Prince Edwards
island. a British possession. fact
which. of course. under the Constitu-
ton or the tIn:tcu states lOTDluS MS
election to the presidency.
Secretary Of the Interior Franklin X.
Lane and Mrs. Lane go good deal
into society. but in a considerable
part 1t is the society OF the interior dc
partmcnt employees. their wives and
their children. The secretary has or
ganiZcd a social club and 500 clerks
of tho great dcpapSmcnt have enrolled
themselves as members.
Helps His Employees.
The interior departments social or
ganization Is called the Home club.
Il has leased the big house in l-afay'
atte square which Cnce was occupied
by Gen. Daniel f. Sickles in years
long gone by and .ater by Secretary
Schuyler Colfax. who was vice-presi'
dent of the United States during Gen.
erai Grants first term in the White
House
In this old-tfmo Washington mansion
a housekeeping plant has been in
stalled and a business manager there
has his office. Every night in the week
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-03
Mo Room for Them.

isn't there notion that spirits
walk the earth on Halloween? ?" Yes.
replied Mr., Growcher. But they don't.
None of them would dare take a
chance on meeting the small boys who
have taken charge of that particular
date"
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-03
Swret Revenge.

Why. didn't .hnk Mrs. Dodds
could afford to have her little girls
take piano lessons. She can l. out
she wants to get even with the family
in the fiat next to hers
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-03

German inventors potato plant
er is featured by hollow wheels
through which tho cut tubers are ted
INTO excavations made by spades at
tached to the sides of the wheels
one of the new forms of concrete
piles Is made by arriving REINFORCED
metal casing into the ground. with
drawing the reinforcement and
tlling the casing with concrete.
A combination intrenching tool pat
ented by n Cincinnati inventor serves
as n spade. ak. ADJ, pick. saw and hul
let shield for a soldiers head or body.
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-03
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copxFa1E ms 6y mr. I>ofzLas hzn.psrrR J,noxAu
oUARRELS OF YOUNG FOLKS.

What II night came. and not he?
Something might mislead his feet.
Does the moon rise late? All. me.
Listen. listen-thnt is he!
l was all to blame. today;
Sweet, forgive me, why-I may!
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-03

What! Young married couples
quarrel? Surely mott" You say. "Oh
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-03
BY EDWARD 8. CLARK.

N tropical Panama one rain
dropping evening two years
ago | sat on the porch Of
the house OF resident
American listening to tho
dolorous cry of the BOhia
bird, which is the whip.
90 tLo h
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-03

Oh. there are struggles and striving:
Oh there are cares. there are tears;
Now is the time to be smoothing
The frowns and the fmrrows and fears.
What to closed eyes are kind sayings?
What to hushed heart is deep vow?
Naught can avail after parting
So give them the flowers now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
MISS TAFT SMITH TELLS EXPERIENCES Was One of the Coolest Sur vivors When the Lusi-
 tania Sank

Queenstown. May 10.-Mrs. Jessie Taft Smith of Braceville O., who was making the trip from New York unac- companied, was one of the coolest sur vivors of the Lusitania disaster. Re counting her experiences today, she said:
 T was in my room writing when the torpedo hit the ship. I am satified that no warning was given. I have testified to this in an affidavit which I have sup piled to the state department.
 "It is a surprising fact how many people were caught in their state rooms Evidently they shared my felings that, if struck the ship would stay up a long tsne This probably accounts for the heavy losses among the first cabin pas sengers, many of whom went below to get their belongings. I had practiced putting on my life belt and by the time reached the deck I had adjusted it.. On my way to the deck, the list was so great that l fell against some man who expostulated with me. Asking his par don I hurried to the port side and was thrown into. a boat by steward and fell sprawling.
 Two thirds of the people in this boat, the only one launched on the port side, were men, A fearful time was taken in lowering the boat which was only about 30 feet away when the Lusi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11

delightfully entertained by friends of her hostess.
 Mrs. Perry Spencer is visiting her l daughter, Mrs. Arthur Gordy in Colum-
 bus. Ga.
 Miss Nora scrivens is the guest of Miss
 Mary King in Atlanta Miss Augusta Clarke will return home today after an extended stay in New
 York En route Miss Clarfke spent a
 short time with Miss Margaret Jemison at Fortress Monroe.
 Mrs. l. J. Young and Mrs John Clarke l VIII leave Wednesday for their home in
 Ne"port News, Va, after a delightful so-
 Journ with Mrs. J. Rivers Carter
 Mrs Mary Gessner has returned to
 Montgomery after a visit to Mrs Robert | W. Ewing. 1 Mrs. Thomas Hopkins and Miss Mar
 earet Evins are at home after a 10 days l visit to Louisville Ky, 1 Mrs. William Streit and her daughters. | Miss Felicia Streit, and Miss Mary Streit. are planning to pass the summer in New York.
 ! Miss Anne Watkins of Chicago will be 1 the guest of Mrs. Crawford Johnson dur
 ing the golf tournament.
 Mrs c. M. Tardy has returned from a stay With her daughter, Mrs. Warren l Buchanan, of New York l Miss Eleanor Ward, who has been the
 guest of Mrs. w. F. Tylar, will be with
 Miss Rebecca Thornton at the Fairmont ! untif Wednesday, when she expects to re- turn to her home fin Greensboro. Mrs. z. M Saunders recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Vim cents hospital and Is doing nicely. Mrs. Frank Richardson of Mooresville is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Berry Left witch.
 Miss Carlotta Pratt is visiting her sister. Mrs. c. N. Maxwell, in Tuscaloosa Mrs. Solon Jacobs is spending a few days in Anniston.
 Mrs Barnes Morgan is the guest of rela- tives in Montgomery Col. and Mrs. James s. Pinckard will come rom Montgomery to be the guests of Mrs. Emmett O'Neal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
Formula for Salt Beads

Having seen your request for salt beads. am sending a formula that I cut from the Corner several months ago: Take two tablespoons of fine table salt. one tablespoon of cornstarch, on@ and a half tablespoons of water. Stir all to- gether, add water color to give the de- sired tint. Make it deeper than wanted, as it will fade somewhat. Perfume may be added to correspondswith the tint used. Cook the ingredients until the mixture is like dough; work, knead and roll out, shaping into beads, allowing for slight shrinkage. Thrust a pin through and stick into a block of wood or cushion to dry. When dry string with alternate gold or crystal beads. The beads are love ly but care must be taken to keep them dry. READER
 The Corner is under obligations to the readers who render us this signal service in response to numerous petitions. Cor respondents who have implored us to re- publish the directions for making salt beads will please keep them safely this lima
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
|CLARK CR|T|C|zES
 COURT PRACTICES
Relation of Law to Labor Conflicts Discussed at
 I. R. c. Hearing

Washington. May 10.-Law, in it's re lation to the conflict between labor and capital. was taken up here today by the federal industrial Relations commission Comment and criticism directed against courts and statutes were voiced by Walter Clark. chief justice of the stu preme court of North Carolina; Edgar M. Cullen, retired chief justice of the New York state court of appeals, and Gilbert E. Roe. a New York lawyer
 Justice Clark and Mir. Roe both criti- cized the extensive practice of the courts in marking back to archaic com mon law of centuries ago, in deciding eases arising under circumstances of which the common law knew nothing. Economic conditions and common sense, Judge Clark declared, should govern cases where there is no statute law or where the statute law Is not clear.
 ''The common law was built up" said Mir Roe, "at a time when the laborins man was not recognized as possessing any rights. It Is plainly wrong to apply principles then to established conditions today"
 MT. Roe added that the courts were prone to safeguard with a great zeal the rights guaranteed to property un- der the constitution, but that in every case they upheld the constitutionality of laws invading the personal guaran- tees of the constitution, the rights Of free speech, free press and free assem- ply. He referred to recent decisions of the supreme court as "Dred Scott de- cisions of the labor war and declared that they would lead to widespread distrust and agitation.
 "A condition has arisen" said Com missioner OConnell, questioning Mir Roe, "where men who fail to secure justice in the courts have become out. lawed, distursting the courts, and con sequently distrusting the entire social organization. What can we do to cure this situation?'
 One step toward a cure" replied the witness, lis the work this commis sion is now doing, giving every one an opportunity to express his opinion, and getting them acquainted with each oth- CTS viewpoint. The question is not along lobar's but the entire country's.' .
 MT. Roe suggested the British trades dispute act as a basis for remedial leg islation,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11

The first of a series of roof garden dansants occurred at the Ridgely last evening from until 12 o'clock and this delightful affair was greatly enjoyed by a large number of the dancing set of Birmingham's social circles. The music was excellent and light refreshments were served during the intermissons. MT. Hu- bert Kinney and his graceful partner, Miss Florine Hodges, gave several beau tiful special dances. which added much to the pleasure of the evening.
 The chaprones for the occasion were Mir and Mrs Frank Crockard, MT. and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, MT. and Mrs Felix Drennen MT. and Mrs. Alfred Levert, MT. and Mrs J. C. Maben Jr MT. and Mrs. Culpepper Exum. MT. and Mrs. Paschal Shook, Mir and Mrs. Warner Shook, MT. snd Mrs. Bert Throckmorton, NIT. and Mrs John NJ Caldwell, MT. and Hrs. E. H. Cabaniss, MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison. MT. and Mrs. John Turner and others.
 Mrs. Samuel Earle entertained few friends in a delightful manner at the Country club yesterday in honor or Mrs Bruce Brewer of Rome, Ga. Golf was played during the morning and at o'clock beautiful luncheon was enjoyed.
 Those whom the hostess asked to meet Mrs Brewer were: Mrs. Henry Howze, Mrs. Crawford Johnson Mrs. Ross Smith, Mrs. Melville Drennen, Mrs. Harold San son. Mrs. Oscar Underwood, Mrs Mary Claire Miner Mrs. Greaves, Miss hatn- erjne Earle and Miss Ada Johnston
 Mrs Robert w Ewing invited few friends to have tea with her Saturday afternoon in honor of her guest, Mrs. Mary Gesener of Montgomery. The dainty tea table, with pink roses as center piece, was placed in the living room.
 Those present were Mrs. C. T. Ran 1all. Mrs. H. A. Sharpe, Mrs. R. H. Pear son, Mrs Felix Jenkins, Mrs George Ward. Mrs Temple Hawkins Mrs. Chap- pell Cory, Mrs. Beck, Mrs. George C. Ball Miss Hortense Thornton and MISS Lucy Thornton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
MIR. AND MRS. GAMBILL
 ENTERTAIN BRIDAL PARTY

MT. and Mrs. A. A. Gambill were hosts at dinner party Sunday evening at their home to compliment Miss Florence Alex ander and MT Walter A. Rosser, whose marriage was an event of yesterday morn ing.
 A basket of pink and white sweet peas was the centerpiece for the dainty table, and pink shaded tapers furnished the lights. Seated at the table were Miss All exander, Mir. Rosser, Miss Fannie Mae Poynter Miss Thelma Alexander, Miss Markaret Silk MT. Rosser, Mr. J. B. Bethea, MT. Robert Ketchum, MT. and Mrs. Lawson Gambill and MT. and Mrs A. A. Gambll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11

J. E. Morris, pastor of the Fountain Heights Methodist church.
 The wedding, quiet affair without at tendants. took place in the presence of a few relatives and friends. The house was simply but prettily decorated with white roses and ferns. Mrs. F.. B. Heiser sang At Dawning and Because" after which the wedding march was played by Miss Fannie Mae Poynter. The bride wore a blue cloth travelling suit and modsh hat completed her costume. She carried an arm cluster of brides roses.
 An informal breakfast followed the cer- emony after which MT. and Mrs. Rosser left for brief wedding trip before going to their home in Ironton, where Mir. Rosser holds a responsible position with the Alabama company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
BAGLEY-HAR
 MARRIAGE OCCURS

The marriage of Miss True Hardman to MT. Ebert T. Bagley of this city was solemnized Sunday evening at 7.S0 O clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. c. A. Hardman, in Lewlsburg. Rev. MT. Lewis performed the ceremony.
 The house was Beautifully decorated with pink roses and many handsome ferns and the vows were spoken at an altar erected in the living room, where large gathering of friends had assembled. Men delssohn's wedding march was played by Miss l.. V. Morgan.
 Mrs. W. Hughes was matron of honor and the only attendant. Miss Hardman wore travelling suit of blue cloth with hat to match and brides roses and valley lilies composed her shower bouquet After brief wedding trip MT. and Mrs Bagley will make their home in Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
Publishing a Book

'T know of a worthy shut-in who has earned her keep by doing fancy work and writing children's stories for maga- zines. Now she is too i'll for such work and her eyesight isn't good and her last effort is to get her stories published in book form, so that she can sell them. Does anybody know of publisher who will bring out her book at his own risk and agree to pay her royalty on sales and thus let one of her dreams be real ized? Her lot has certainly been a hard one. I know several publishing concerns but they want money in advance, and win not publish less than 800 copies.
 MRS. F. E. G.
 The plain truth with regard to the story you tell with generous warmth that does honor to your heart may seem harsh. It Is kindest to speak it frankly Pub fishers are no more mercenary and un- feeling than other business men, They owe a duty to the public for which they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
INFORMAL RECEPTION FOR
 BRIDAL ATTENDANTS

Mrs. William Gordon Ledbetter was hostess at an informal reception last evening at her home on Elm street, fol- lowing the rehearsal of the marriage or her daughter, Miss Grace Ledbetter, to MT. John Howell Brown. The house was lovely with palms. ferns and quantities of pink roses. In the dining room tall erysta, vase of pink Killarney roses graccd the center of the table and oe- licious buffet supper was served.
 Those present were Mir. and Mrs. w. w Westmoreland MT. and Mrs. Forney Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. R. l.. Daniel MT. and Mrs Ralph Ledbetter. Miss Grace Iedbetter, Miss Freddie Brown Mrs. Charles E. Burgoon, Miss Florence Led better. MT Jim Brown, Mir. John Ii. Brown, Miss Grace Evelyn Leopetter' -gies carolvn Brandon, Miss Dorothy Westmoreland and Miss Ida Daniel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
CHAUTAUQUA SEASON TICKET
 NOW ON SALE

The Birmingham chautauqua board now has on sale 1000 advance season tickets at the regular reduced price as long as they last. After the thousand are sold they go back to the original price and may be ob- tained at the ticket office at the chau- tauqua tent when it opens for the one week circuit Tickets mailed on applica- tion
 Season tickets are transferable in family circles. For further information call Main S376
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
In St. Johns Epistle

Will some one tell me where in the Bible I can find the verse: "A person who believes he is sanctified and sinneth not, deeeiveth his own soul It reads some- thing like that. I don't know the words exactly. w. l.. Mex"
 The text you are looking for is found in the first epistle of St. John, first chapter and eighth verse: If we say we have no sin. we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us" In effect the meaning is the same with that which you quote from memory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
MISS WATSON'S LUNCHEON
 FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Kate Watson's luncheon at the ,rutwiler yesterday was one of the most entoyable affairs given in honor of Miss Grace Iedbetter. whose marriage to MT John H. Brown will be an event or this evening.
 The guests were Miss Grace Ledbetter, Miss Flofence Ledbetter, Miss Roberts Mrs q. E. Burgoon and Mrs. w. G. Led better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
Press Association to Meet

Jackson. Miss. May 10.--(SpeciaL )-Thc Mississippi Press association meets at West Point next week, May 1920, and the citizens of the town have arranged to give the wielders of weapons mightier than swords royal welcome and prince ly entertainment during their stay. Among the entertainment features will be excursions to the Industrial Institute snd College at Columbus and the Agri- cultural and Mechanical college at Stark vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11

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B,g Marion |lansand

cater manuscript offered to one of them must stand or fall by its own merits. A publishing firm is not charitable in- stitution If the short stories of which you speak have merit that will commend them to the reading world some publisher will discover this and pub fish them at his own risk. When one demands a deposit in advance. or Is willing to issue a work at the author g expense. it indicates distrust as to the outcome of the venture. Let the author understand this and be willing to abide by the decision of the man who sees the business side of the transactions. If she meet the like verdict everywhere. it is ominous of failure. But she should not be discouraged by two or three or even more unfavorable opinions. With all my heart wish her success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11

automobiles. and it is my idea that per- maps the gas or flames from the engine directs them, preventing the nails from growing and injuring them down to the nesh Do you think this Is the cause? If so, will you tell me what I can do to remedy this and prevent them from erumbling up. splitting and breaking as they do? ONE IN TROJrRIE
 My first impulse upon reading your let ter was to send it back to you with the answer that the matter belongs to an- other department The Corner has noth-
 ing to do with the care of hair skin and finger nails. second reading of your grievous case changed my mind It so happens that the Corner has seen just such an affection of the nails relieved by simple common sensible treatment In the first place, make sure that your general health is sound. Then soak your hands at night in soft warm water, clean the nails and wipe them dry. This done rub cold cream into the nails for fully five minutes: draw a pair of gloves and sleep in them When you go to work in the morn ing wear chamois skin gloves loose enough to allow the free use of the hands When you leave off work remove the gloves. Do not soften the nails by wearing them con stantly. Repeat the fabrication every night until the new nails are fully grown and healthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
Marion Man Missing

Marion. May 1o.-(Special)- George W Hughey, resident of the northeast part of the county, has made an unsuccessful effort to find any trace of his son, Judge Hughey, who left home several weeks ago. Coming here he secured large sum of money, going to Brent where he was seen to board train. The mule he rode returned home and all efforts to find trace of him has failed. He has a wife and sev- eral children. He is 30 years old and a prosperous young farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
L'ETUDE DART CLUB
 ELECTS OFFICERS

At recent meeting of the L'Etude
 d Art club the annual election of officers took place and three new members, Mrs
 s. J. Cole, Mrs. c. w. Tway and Mrs Paul Gorham, were enroled. Mrs. l.. H.
 Alexander was made president for the coming years; Mrs. T. l.. Hobart. vice president; Mrs. k. A. Donahoo, treasurer and Miss Maebelle Stolenwerlx. secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
MRS. JEMISON'S LUNCHEON
 FOR VISITORS AT TUTWILER

Mrs. John Clarke and Mrs Isaac Young of Newport News, Va, who are being de- lightfully entertained as guests of Mrs. J. Rivers Carter. were the inspirations of an informal luncheon party yesterday at the Tutwiler and Mrs. Robert Jemson, Jr., was hostess upon this occasion.
 Those enjoying Mrs. Jemison's hospital ity were Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Carter. Mrs. Florence Jordan, Mrs. J. A. Levert, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Mrs. E. NJ. Tutwiler and the hostess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
For Coueh. Th.t .Hnrr On-

Lingering colds, bronchial coughs, Ia grippe colds and similar ailments that hang on" until May are likely to last all summer if not cured. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound will allay infiam- nation, clear stopped passages, relieve distressing discharges at the source, lbanish stuffy, wheezy breathing and heal and soothe raw nasal and bron chlal passages. It is prompt in action: safe and sure. Contains no opiates. Sold everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11

tania disappeared beneath the waves leaving mass of wreckage, swimmers and dead bodies.
 After rowing for three hours we were picked up by fishing boat. Later we were taken aboard a trawler and landed here. was taken into the home of local doctor, whose American wife has treated me as if I were her own relative. Today my husband arrived, but I shall stay here as long as possible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
Pure Rattlesnake Oil

q should like to know where pure rat tlesnake oil can be purchased. Neither department nor drug stores have it.
 ANNA A." oil-pure or impure-may be bought, we now hear with interest and for the first time that it is for sale anywhere Will the better informed let us into the his tory? Is it a medicinal lubricant? It can hardly be used internally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
ROSSER-A ALEXANDER
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

Miss Florence Alexander and MT. wal ter Averitt Rosser were united Tn mar
 riage yesterday morning at o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. ana Mrs George A. Alexander, in NorWood and the VOWS were administered py heN'