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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
First Settlers in Montgomery

(Written by Miss Augusta Woodruff and published by request)
 The spectacular and disastrous march from the Spanish possessions of Florida through Georgia, then into our own state. as early as 154O, and which reached as high as the Indian villages of Coosa and Tallassee on their respective rivers, was just march-no occupation. There were white men, even before the Revolution. who settled for the purpose of trade in what became Montgomery county. Will liam Gregory built home for his Indian family about 1772. His record is that he fed the wanderer, without money and without price," showing a heart of gold in a time when the only law was that might makes right" A number of white traders were settled on the high red bluffs of Ecunchatty-Red Ground-now Montgomery. Charles WeatherfOrd, a canny Scot and trader made his home just below the junction of the Coosa and the Tallapoosa. He laid out the first race track in East Alabama The county of Montgomery was, in the beginning, one of the largest, embracing what was known as The Fork between the Coosa and the Tallapoosa rivers Elmore, Bull lock, and Crenshaw counties have been formed from Montgomery, and it once included parts of Lowndes and Pike. It was formed by an act of the legislature of the Mississippi Territory December 6, 1916. It was named for Lemuel Parnell Montgomery. He fell while leading charge over the breast works at the fa- nous battle of Horseshoe Bend. He was only 2S years old. General Jackson Is said to have wept over his body after the battle and to have exclaimed, "I have lost the flower of my army
 Wonderful stories went back from the pioneers of Montgomery county of it's rich dover of fertile soil, fine timber navigable waters, excellent climate, and a stream of settlers from Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia poured into this portion of the then called Mis- sissppi, now our beloved State of Ala bama. These settlers were in the main people of wealth, of education, refine ment,, of strong moral. and, above all, Christian character. The fine strain which pervades the citizenship of this county to this day is a direct inheritance from these "early settlers" Georgia con- tributed the largest proportion of them. At one time a number of families moved here from Oglethorpe county. Georgia. who were all either connected or related mer Matthews, Howard. DeYampert, Markes, Merriwether, verifies that the strain was one which went towards mak- ing Montgomery one of the most noted of all the counties of Alabama. Their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
LOVE AT LARGE"

By Sophie Kerr. Harper Brothers pub
 fishers New York.
 We nave leave it to the academic minded to determine precisely where among the literary genera" Sophie Kerr's Love at Large should be it is very human chronicle dealing with the successive episodes and ad- ventures that make Julietta's married life both significant and engaging to the reader. The half whimsical inter- ludes between the chapters, in which the author and Juiletta step out from behind the scenes and frankly discuss what is going to happen next, are an altogether delightful conception, and these intermezzos, so to speak, throw into sharper relief the individual ad- ventures and episodes in Juliette's ca reer which the book undertakes to re- count.
 They are one and all delightfully."- told, and Julietta herself Is a very real and charming person. Thus we have Jul 1etta, Jealous of the attentions which two ladies of the suburban neighbor- hood are bestowing upon her husband taliating in highly original and ef- fective way. Lonny Carson, her hus- band, has no similar concern regarding Julietta, and in the succeeding chapter comfortably declares that he likes to see men trail after her" Whereupon Julietta takes it into her head to see If he really does. In another chapter we have Julietta plunged in ennui, and even, as she thinks, tired of her hus- band. An impulsive visit to the home or woman in the slums, undertaken at the request of a friend, gives to Jul ietta something immediately to do and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
Jay Gould's Shrewd Scheme

Jasper In Leslie s.
 Many years ago, shrewd Jay Gould told me when he was the target of every muckraker, and when his Western Union company was denounced on every side, that he was diligently seeking to interest investors in small holdings of 10 shares or so of Western Union to let them real ze it's advantages, and, he added, Every stockholder I get is a friend, pro- tector and defender of the company"
 So the distribution of Western Union stock was begun, and continued until the large number of it's small stockholders is one of it's principal sources of strength against the vicious attacks, political and otherwise, which, from time to time, spring up against all our great public ser vice corporations. If all the great cor porations would follow MT. Goulds ex- ample, the public would realize that the Stock exchange is simply an open mar ket for the sale of securities, and is not different from market for the sale of any other kind of commodity
 In recent years some of the most suc- cessful Stock exchange houses and bank ing concerns have been selling first-class securities in small lots, even as low as a single share, and thus adding to their wide distribution. They have also evolved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
WHITE COCHIN BANTAMS

blood lines were intermingled with cx- cellent results
 The White Cochin Bantams of Amer ican origin were very brassy or yell low, while those of English origin were pure white. but large Crossing 2 the strains produced Cochin Bantams that were small and well formed, and at the same time perfectly white. Many excellent specimens are now shown. and it has been conceded that greater improvement has been made in this variety than in the original Bluffs.
 White Cochin Bantams make first rate pets. They are small and docile and become very tame. The hens are splendid layers, and their eggs are sur- prisingly large when the size of the hen is considered.
 Showroom specimens bring prices ranging from $5 to $25, and many fan cierS secure a very satisfactory income from the sale of stock and eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
FOLD JUDGE PRIEST"

By Irwin S. Cobb. Georfge H. Doran
 Company. publishers, New York.
 In his very best style, which is the best in the world, Irwin S. Cobb, who has been called Americas foremost hu- morist, greater than Mark Twain, greater than anybody, comes again to make glad the hearts of those who love him-and is there anybody who doesn't? !? If there is, nobody would care to meet that belated person-with ''Old Judge Priest
 The book is adorable; from the first chapter. "The Lord Provides" to the closing remarks in "A Beautiful Even ing" every word is truly "Cobbesque"
 Humor and pathos blend together; wit and tenderness go hand in hand, and "Old Judge Priest considered by many to be MT. Cobb's master contribu- tion to the worlds fund of literature, bids fair to hold it's own under this remarkable title-a title which 1t ann ply deserves.
 Of course, as every one who has met Judge Priest knows he was an active member of Gideon K. Irons camp, as well as of other associations of Con- IeOerdIe veterans. One or TneS6 others was the little brotherhood of the sur vivors of Company B, the story of one of whose annual dinners Is here told-a dinner at which "A Blending of the Parables" was successfully accomplish ed, and the single stain removed which had tarnished the honor of Company B. Another gathering of Confederate vet erans forms an important part of one of the best stories in the book-al- though where all so excellent it is diff f1cult to compare values-"Forrest's s Last Charge" Tears and laughter, pathos and thrills, blend together into & hormonious whole to make up this account of how "a little column of old men, following a small silken flag" marched forth to face an angry mob and if possible prevent b1oodshed; of how Antonio Wolfe Tone Palassi, aged 7, "a red-cheeked little Italian-Irish- American" covered himself with glory and Sergeant Jimmy Bagby was able to finish his story about Gen. John C. Breckinridge and Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner for the first time in his life Judge Priest helped to secure justice then and on several other occasions once when it was really Double bar reled justice" and once when 1t was a very great change in "The Life of an Ant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

note one omission, namely, patience on the part of the raiser. In all ones as- sociation with ones flock. one should be gentle and tolerant. The turkeys will repay with full confidence. Vio- lence and roughness estrange them and sonnet times account for loss estimated in dollars and cents.
 With reasonable respect for a tur- keys taste in food and habits, the dis couraged raiser should be able to re- wise his opinion. If nothing. as we are told, succeeds like success. what speaks more forcibly than flock of handsome turkeys?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

This breed was developed from the Pekin Bantams. which were part of the spells obtained at Pekin. China, and sent to England by the British After being inbred for number of years these fowls lost stamina, and as there was no way to obtain new blood, the English fanciers then commenced crossing other breeds in an effort to save the Pekins from dying out. The Nankin Bantam was used and also the large Cochins. These infusions of new blood saved the breed and brought out some off -colored birds, among them be- ing the Whites and the Blacks. Cross ing the common White Bantams and White Booted Bantams helped to fix the color characteristics.
 In America White Cochin Bantams originated from sports or albinos from the Bluffs. English White Cochin Bantams were imported and the two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

"The Down-t -to-Date One-Man Poultry Plant" is the title for next weeks article. in which G. R. Smith, writer who has had a broad outlook on poultry af- fairs generally, defines the condi- tions best suited to this industry, it's limitations, requirements and possibilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

most successfully the plan of buying se- curities of the dividend-paying kind by a small payment down and regular week ly or monthly payments thereafter the dividends being credited to the purcha ser and the legal rate of interest being charged against the debt balance. This business has grown to enormous propor- tions. There never was a time before when securities were so widely distributed among small holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

oss,, clear and clean it makes any come right off. Takes but few seconds to apply It dries at once Put your sock right t-theres nothing to stick or roll up form bundle of toe, press on the corn. It's painless. simple rolling off
 log Now put away those knives. razors and scissors use Gets-It and you'll have sweeter disposition and no more and calluses."
 "Gets-It is sold by druggists everywhere. 25c bottle. sent direct by E. Lawrence Co.,. Chicago Tll. Sold in Birmingham and recommended tho worlds best remedy by Eugene Jacobs' Drug Store. 1904 Second avenue, Birminsham; Gale Drug Co. e stores). s07 First avenue and Pratt Station, Pratt City. AlA.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
f MOTHER" GIN VERSE AND PROSE: A BOOK OF
 REMEMBER ANGEL

Compiled by Susan Tracy Rice; edited
 by Robert H. Schauffler. Moffat,
 Yard & Co.,, publishers. New York.
 An exquisite volume in verse and prose entitled Mother is compiled by Susan Tracy Rice and edited by Robert H. Schauffler.
 It is sent forth as "A Book of Re- membrance" and the exquisitely beau tiful sentiments pertaining to the sweetest theme the world has ever known, namely. Mother" arc here re- corded in tender and appealing style.
 The book is compilation of the best verse and prose on Mother" tribute to the sanctity of her mission, worldwide homage to all mothers, be they young or old. rich or poor The book Is beautifully illustrated, printed and bound, and makes an ap- propriate gift to any mother on any occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
aeTHE CONFESSION 2

M. By Maxim Gorky. Translated and with introduction by Rose Stransky.) Frederick A. Stokes Company, pub fishers. New York
 "'The Confession is wholly a work of fiction, and not in the least about the author himself It is his most artistic and his most philosophical work. In fact, the only work of fic- tion since Turgenieff's Fathers and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

Sons that is devoted to the individual S relation to society It is for this that the book was found so epoch making and inspiring. The man seeks but does not find, until he comes upon the peo- pie, until he understands their move ment and becomes a part of it-then for the first time he is strong and se- rene and understands why he is alive" Anna Strunsky Walling.
 Behind this story of soul adjust ing itself to life is a vivid back ground of Russian pictures and exquisitely Gis- tinguished characters. Most of these characters are drawn from their re- iigions and offer an amazing gamut of religious temperaments, from the medieval ascetic who sits in his coffin under the altar of the monastery to the tender hearted drunken old Larion, the bird catcher. who finds God in ev- erything. From Report of Publishers Reader.
 THE LIGHT THAT LIES" By George Barr McCutcheon. Dodd
 Mead & Company, publishers, New
 Yark.
 A young man falls violently in love and he is foreman of a jury while "she" is the principal witness for the defense is the situation that confronts the reader in "The Light That Lies" by George Barr McCutcheon. In spite of evidence, lawyers, arguments, and the verdict of Il good men and true, he makes himself believe that girl, and he boldly stands up for her. How he de- fies his fellow jurors, the court and the lawyers. and what happens. makes a story in such happy humor and so en- tertainingly told that you simply can not leave it until the last page is turned.
  THE NEXT STEP IN DEMOCRACY" By R. W. Sellars, Ph. D. The Mac
 milan Company. publishers, New
 York.
 A moderate and persuasive account of what may be called the new social ism is found in R. W. Sellars' '"The Next Step in Democracy" It is suffi- ciently comprehensive to consider not only socialism in the United States but also the prospects for international so- cialism and the effect on these pros poets of the present war. The author lays stress on the evolutionary charac- ter of things and the desirability of gradual change. The conditions of this change, this softening of industrialisn will be the gradual formation of new social habits and ideals. the slow crea- tion of new values of broadly human kind, the experimental modification of economic institutions and methods and the development of vital education in touch, at the same time, with indus- try and culture.
 OTHER BOOKS RECEIvED-REvIEw
 ..s LATER.
 BODY AND SPIRIT" by John D.
 Quackenboss. A. M., M. D. Harper
 Brothers, publishers, New York. "A. B, OF AUTOMOBILE DRIVING"
 Illustrated. By A. Hyatt Verill. liar
 per Brothers, publishers, New York. "A, B, OF COOKING" by Christine
 Terhune Herrick. Harper Brothers, pub- fishers, New York. PEOPLE LIKE THAT by Kate Lang ley. Illustrated Harper Brothers, pub
 fishers, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
"Why Swear, Dear? Use 'GetS-It'
 for Corns 7"
It's the New Plan. Simple. Sure as Fate. Applied in a
 Few Seconds

'Why. John knew you to such language I've told you several times it's ho to try those bandages saves tapes pasters and contraptions for corns Here's some 'Gets-It.' it's just wonderful how
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
Looks That Way

Looks That Way From the Louisville Courier-Journal. NO employe is indispensable" "Oh, I don't know. The fact that so many men marry their stenographers seems to refute that claim"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

at the same time clarifies her mental atmosphere. The reader will chuclle over the episode of the Eggs Chip olata." dash of romance enters when Julietta's brother-in-law suddenly falls violently in love at first sight, and Jul ietta finds herself called upon to play the "dea ex machina" for him at a critical moment in a most strenuous fashion, by pursuing the maiden of his heart and proposing for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
1.-THE PHANTOM HERD

THE PHANTOM HERD"
 By B. M. Bower. Frontispiece by Monte
 Crews. Lottle, Brown 6 Co.,, publish
 CTS. Boston.
 Luck Lindsay, former ranch hand and later one of the managers of moving picture company, wrote moving pie ture story of the true west but was unable to find producer. The Hap py Family" from the Flying U ranch, however. had fath in his venture to the extent of pooling almost their last cent for it's production. Down to New Max leo they all trooped, there to live Luck's story of 'The Phantom Herd' while he registered it in the camera
 How they fought through the hard season, how their difficulties and fail- ures brought out all the human na- ture in "the company" and how Lucks dogged will carried them through against apparently overwhelming odds, makes thrilling story. "The Phan- tom Herd' is another tribute by this author who knows the west so perfect ly, to the fine courage of the real ranchman and the sturdy qualities of the cowboys. Readers of B. M Bow er's former books have met the Happy Family before. and know what to ex- pect from that aggregation in the way of humor and philosophy and optim- ism. Incidentally. the reader gets an insight into the difficulties of a moving picture production, and will acquire a new respect for those men and women who pose before the camera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

PEOPLE LIKE THAT" by Kate Lang ley. Illustrated. Harper Brothers, pub fishers, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

"A, B, c OF COOKING" by Christin, Terhune Herrick. Harper Brothers. pub fishers, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

"A. B. c OF AUTOMOBILE DRIVING D Illustrated. By A. Hyatt Verill. liar per Brothers, publishers, New York.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-22

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The Detroit times., 1916-05-22

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The Detroit times., 1916-05-22

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