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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
WING THE HONEST SERVANTS PROBLEM

may be recalled that some time ago
 We had talk on this page relative to
 the trials of a woman in domestic
 service. She was much distressed on
 account of the offerings of her feI low employees and greatly perplexed as 10 her duty in the matter. She was on perfectly good terms with them, even while she condemned their dishonesty. Should she report them to her mistress, thus, from her point of view, showing disloyalty to those with whom she worked or should she be guilty of con- doning their fault by withholding the knowledge of it from their employer?
 After much consideration and worry over the problem she wrote long letter. seltlng forth the case, and asked for opin- lons on 1t. l printed the letter gave her a little advice, and then asked the judg- ment or the Cornerites. From the num- Der of letters which have come to me se- feet portions of those think most helpful and give them below. It will be seen there IS good deal of divergence of comment on the situation and more or less choice for her to make if she has any intention of being guided by the views of the con- stituency
 The first writer is decided in the high ground she takes:
 An Honest Servants Problem at- tracted my special attention for am al- ways interested in people who are trying to do the right thing. I feel it is my duty as Christian to express my views on this subject, as you have so kindly asked us to do
 l believe that everything works to- gether for good to those who love the Lord. If you do your duty according to the light you have, the Lord will take care of the rest. It may seem a little dark for while, but it will all come out right. l would rather have a clear conscience than all the money in the world.
 In reference to people higher up in the social world straining their con sciences in letting another woman buy her own experience in regard to dishon- est servant. it matters not if the whole world errs in a certain line, it does not excuse you. The woman is evading her duty to the servant and to the other housekeepers when she turns a servant off Tor dishonesty and gives as a reason family circumstances made a change ex pedient' She should have talked to the servant in question on the error of her ways and given her another chance. tell Ing her if she did wrong again if wnu1d ue the empowers duty to brand her as a thief; thus her blood is on her own head
 So think the fair thing for the house. mad 10 do is to go to the cook and talk To her Tn friendly way telling her is not charity to take something that does not belong to her to help some one eIses. knew a prominent man who was noted Tor his charities and kindness to a II ofbfs poor relations. anG later we found out he Was doing it on forged money Any one could be charitable in that way, but at what cost,
 If the cook in question feels it her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Letters for the Lonelu.

' If you have the address of some old lady or shut-in or any one who is on a Homestead and you think would like a let ter of cheer or encouragement, I should be glad if l could help some one in that way. Nearly every one loves to have the alone or far away from home and friends. Here is a recipe for angel food cake which is inexpensive. Set one cup of milk in dipper of boiling waler and heat to the boiling point. Pat into the flour sitter one cup of flour, half a teaspoon of salt, one cup of sugar and three tea spoons of baking powder Sift the mix ture four times. Into this pour the boil ing milk and stir until smooth; fold in carefully the whites of two eggs, beaten well, Do this folding with great care, by drawing the spoon towards you and pushing it back slowly. Do not grease the pan in which you bake the cake. but dust it over with flour. The most delicate flavor may be obtained by using a tea spoon each of vanilla and lemon. This recipe, if followed in every particular. will prove as acceptable as the ordinary angel cake. which calls for twelve eggs.
 w. B. s.
 We are glad to get the recipe and some one will be happy to take advantage of the kindly offer of correspondence with shut-in or other lonely soul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Copies of OLd Songs.

''I notice that more people are want ing old songs. When your Cornerites
 make such requests of you. tell them to write to me. sendirC addressed and stamped envelopes for reply, and I will copy any old song or songs I have for them; and if I haven't the songs wanted, shall write, anyway. I also have the poem, The Face on the Barroom Floor wanted by some one recently, and will copy 1t and send it to any one who wants it. I wrote to you last year that I had many beautiful old songs and would copy them for any inquirers. and I believe I received nearly forty letters asking for them. I am quite sure I copied at least 15O songs which I sent to different per- sons. I dare say you heard from several of them. for many seemed overjoyet to get the songs that they had not heard sung since childhood. Some had forgot ten all but a single line or few words of song that had been sung to them by their dear mother when they were chill dren. Of all the songs wanted by the different people, there were only about six songs that failed to find in my large col feet on. Tn some cases only one or two songs were asked for. but some inquirers wanted six or eight songs. and one oman wanted nine. Be sure to tell all Corner ites wanting songs to write to me and to send me addressed and stamped en- velopes. J. t' r."
 Another generous offer. It speaks well for the disposition of the correspondent that even such large demands have Jeff patience and good will unchanged. l print the letter, as requested, but hops there will not be repetition by any Cor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

sled and can sympathize with her from my own personal experience, think she would better leave well enough alone. l worked out myself, and have seen good deal of petty thievery. People seem to think it is all right. so long as, they are not caught, and if they are they will brazenly deny it or try to shift the whole responsibility on some one else Perhaps Troubled would only get herself mis- understood and lose the place she so de- sires to keep if she reports the position to her mistress, for it Is hard for any one to lose confidence in a person that has been believed in.
 If I were in the place of Troubled : would keep my own counsel for while and she will find out that the mistress will learn of the cooks dishonesty her. self. Mary Ann or her friend will give 1t away themselves. No matter how well meaning girl is, if she comes to her employer with tale about the other girls she is put down as crank and trouble maker. and often discharged.
 I worked in one place five years, and the housekeeper never listened to talk. no matter what went wrong. If she found out, she would discharge the trou- ble maker without emproiling all of the help in the quarrels and general misun- derstandings that always seem to follow stories, even when we feel justified in telling them
 I am sorry for Troubled for she seems caught between two fires, and per haps you think only see one side of it. the girls side-but know it takes great
 
 to keep help at all. and many will put up with a number of faults in competent woman rather than try to find a substi. ute who in the end would be no better.
 GA. M. w
 This Is certainly a sane and common sense point of view and que that we can all understand, even if it is hard on the mistress, who is at the mercy of the maids who will not tell on one another
 Yet this kind of loyalty is not confined to the class in service. We find it most strongly perhaps in schools, among chil- dren, and it's prevalence in a rank of life where low standards prevail in other re- spects has led to the proverb, "honor among thieves" The mistress suffers from it when the employe will counte- hdiSO uiiJ oOlL ol ulSllOueSLy among ner fellows sooner than betray them in order to protect the interests of the employer. I cannot feel that the last word has been said on this subject, although this may be because the matter is one which cannot be positively settled one way or the other. do believe, however, that the rectitication of the trouble lies as a gen eral thing a good deal in the hands of the mattresses. Were they to take high position of loyalty to one another and re- fuse to give references to the undeserving, they would do much to raise the standard of the employe, and in time honesty and good character would become an essential for any domestic desiring satisfactory situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND

f<s AM enjoying the correspondence with the SIX friends whose ad-
 dresses you gave me more than
 can tell you. In trying to cheer
 some whose lives are less full of good things than mine, and whose bodies are not so well and strong as mine Ihave received hundredfold happiness in re- turn. have some sheet music, vocal and instrumental, winch I should like to pass on to some one wishing it. The songs are old but good and the instru- mental music is more or less difficult find also that I have quilt pieces and an unfinished embroidered piece which may be just what some one needs I shall be glad to send these to any one writing to me. 1 an. 8 mother with boy but no httle girls and l love girls too. Iwonder if there is a little girl or big girl who would like to write to me. I should enjoy it, and l should be glad to help he9 in any way could MRs. M. s.
 One of the lovely. generous letters such as Frequently gladden. my heart The overflowing generosity of the writer speaks in every line of it. and am sure not only that the offer of music and of quilt pieces will be acce pted but also that there will be more than one girl big or little. who will be eager to grasp the kindly suggestion of correspondence and help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

two cloves of garlic and one bull pep per, leaving out the seeds and tendons of this. Put these chopped articles with the bacon and cook thoroughly with this and with one cup of stewed tomatoes. Season with salt. pepper, and half tea spoon of chiIi powder. Add the rice, one third of a cup of grated cheese; cook until well blended and serve. It may sound like Q mess, but assure you it is good and is a dish John will like for his supper on cold night. MRS. J. E P.'
 l don't think it sounds in the least like a mess. but as though it would be ex- treme appetizing and others than John would enjoy it. Ihope we may have more such dishes from the same source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Spanish Rice.

By way of introduction to the Corner l am sending you Spanish recipe. We are famous here for these dishes and if this proves welcome can send others. This is for Spanish rice: One cup of rice,
 washed and cooked in plenty of boiling water. Drain it in colander. Put three or four slices Of bacon through the food chopped and then lay them in the frying pan and dry to light brown. Also put through the chopper one good sized onion:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

asking there for the information you wish? fhe librarians probably will be able to give it. My own suggestion would be to seek such books as would interest a young girl, or to take the reading sup piled for children in the graded schools The best method for learning a language is usually conceded to be through con versation rather than through books. Have any of the constituency advice to give on this matter?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Planning e Quill.

am convalescent from an illness and am planning quilt for which I would like the Cornerites to send me silk pieces
 have numerous paper patterns to send in return to those who want them, They are waist. skirt, apron. and corset cover patterns. in sizes 36 and 3S. Also have embroidery designs to offer. These are such as have appeared in the newspapers from time to time. shall be most thank ful to any who can comply with my re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Anxious 10 Learn English.

have Swedish maid who is anxious to learn English. Can you suggest some books. interesting but of simple words. that I could get for her from the public library? E. H. F."
 Have you tried going to the library and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Molasses Cake.

Here is good cheap molasses cake which have made for years: One cup of molasses, one teaspoon of baking soda in the molasses. Half cup of lard goes in next; then two cups of flour. one teaspoon of ginger. and lastly one cup of boiling water. Bake about twenty minutes.
 | MRS. H. Z.'' Thank you very much for the recipe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Worsted or Sill Scraps Wanted.

wish to thank you for all the Corner has done for me. Through it I have re- ceived couple of songs. If there is anything l can do in return for any one who can supply me with scraps of worsted or silk, I shall be glad to do so. and I will of course, pay the postage on the scraps. MRS. A. F. NJ
 Can any one send some scraps such as she wishes to this Cornerite? I will forward her address on application.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Wants q Tppewriter.

have need of typewriter, but can not afford to buy one, although see that certain of the reconstructed machines are advertised for low price and friend of mine who bought one found it did good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Vaseline for Bugs.

{" If E. J. K. will melt vaseline and put it on the springs of the bed or any other place where bugs can breed she will keep her beds free from them and the pests will soon die for want of breeding places. Also vaseline rubbed above the castors of the bed or of other pieces of furniture will prevent the yermin getting a foot hold My motto is Whatever comes to- hand and I am usually busy. l will write to any invalids or shut-ins, despond- ents or discouraged, if I receive their ad- dress. for I am always glad to brighten any life can reach. A. IT.
 This is a day when the Corner is rich in offers of correspondence. With all these there should not be any lonely or forlorn lacking letters of cheer. I am in- terested in the recipe for getting rid of bedbugs, but I wonder if the dust does not settle in the grease and if there is not risk of it's getting on the clothing of those going near the bed. I would like opinions or experience on this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Chinese Cabbage.

saw the letter of E. A. S., asking about Chinese cabbage. As we had some last summer thought would tell about 1t. It has separated, curly leaves, some thing like kale. which are taken from the steam and cooked like any other cab bage. It is not supposed to be sown until summer and is pulled and hung up after the first frost. MRS. J. s."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Sealing Hot Canned Fruit.

wish to say agree with G. M. N. as to tightening jars after the fruit canned in them has become cold. feel safe in saying have never had jar of fruit spoil that screwed tightly while it was hot I test the jar by turning it upside down and thus making sure none of the Juice runs out. but never give the top an extra turn when cold
 JEAN s." This reinforcement of position will be gratefully received by various house. keepers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

nerite of plea for nine songs. or even six or eight. at a time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

Thanks on behalf of E. A. s. for the information, which is interesting to others as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

quest. Mas IT. F E,,
 The work of planning quilt should surely help to pass the weary days of convalescence, and hope the request of this correspondent may meet the eyes of those who either have the pieces to give away or who would like to exchange them for the patterns she offers.
 !. <.
 Request for q Bible.
 am poor girl, and am much su want of a Bible. I go to Sunday school every Sunday, but I have no Bible from which to study niy lessons. If any one of your readers has Bible that nc longer is needed I would be grateful for it.
 M. M. R. This request Is sure tc receive a prompt response. will send the writer's address to any one seeking it.
 Guilt Pieces Wanted.
 TO my mind, the Helping Hand Corner deserves to have, also the name of ths sunshine Corner Some time ago I au. paeo through 1t for pair of crutches ne am snut-1n and much crippled from rheumatism. So many responded thai if nlleo my heart with gratitude and my eyes With tears Now am going to asi. the dear Cornerites for another fovou and that Is for wool or silk pieces +batI couAo use Tn piecing quilt, which would heip me 10 pass some of my lonely hours. ALSO mignt pc able to sell the quilt when done. Which would aid me financially as am widow and have no means of s,n. port.
 lnciose two cake recipes. I know them to be good, as used them for many years while had my home
 MOLASSES FRUIT CAKE-ona A., of butter and one cup of brown suoar worked well together; two cups of cooL- ing molasses, one cup of sour mil,r ,,dth neapdng teaspoon of soda in if ona caplespoon each of cinnamon and cloves one teaspoon Of ginger and one of grated nutmeg Add to these ingredients well mixed, Tour eggs, thoroughly beaten. and i've cups of sifted flour, or enoa,rh <, make stih batter, and one cum of saadad raisins and one cup of currants. dredgad, with some of the flour allowed for +ha' batter. If the fruit is stirred in wel,ha fore adding the four there Is less dance, or the raisns and entrants settling to the bottom Bake in a moderate oven one hour. If kept in a closed tin box. this will be good for six months.
 SOFT MOLASSES CAKE-Half c,,n of lard or of butter. melted; one and ana half cups of cooking molasses, half cun os boiling water or of sour milk, one egg. two and one-half cups of flour. one heaning teaspoon of baking soda, one teaspoon of cinnamon. little grated nutmeg. and pinch of salt. If the batter runs foo thIn add little more flour. One cup of rais,ns makes good addition. or if the plain cake is served with a sauce it is a fine dessert. Mas E En Both of these recipes sound as thoueh the products made by t cir aid would be good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

DINNER. Macaroni soup Veal outlets. Whipped potatoes Stewed tomatoes. Canned peach dumplings. Coffee
 * * FRIDAY. BREAKFAST. Stewed prunes. Cereal. Clam fritters Rolls.
 Coffee LUNCHEON. Cheese fondu. French fried potatoes Graham gems. Crackers. Jam.
 Tea.
 DINNER. Cream of potato soup Qeftoyer) Fried smelts. Scalloped tomatoes. String beans. SardWei custard- Coffee.
 * lDAY. SFAST. Oranges
 Cereal. Bacon and eggs. Toast
 Coffee LUNCHEON. Stewed kidneys. Baked potatoes. String bean salad Cheese. Crackers Tea. DINNER. Tomato cream soup Hamburg steak Baked bananas scalloped cabbage. Pineapple pie Coffee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

 Ike ttesu enoverl a dbowndQe Qetov) Ceral b
 
  nracks u 
  pc Tea  chickens ~ pep m daunfow Oranges Cereal Scramble
   LUNG  Bakdp Nulko g   b ftngue  pudding
 
  ,ssoup  p ts Bens Frit  apples and bacon T sN
  Susaees om wames Rolls
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-14

Albcr llouchin. l. Noar- old. -"n
of j. A. llourhn of Wcathcrluru.
TrNa>. was ARRESTED ~ l;cyum"ni.
Tcxa-. saturday upon warrant,
chnryin. murder. the arrest was
due 10 u clue obtained bN officer.
from an enormously delivered let
ter. When taken into custody. the
boy admitted that he w.t. wanted tor
killing X. II. Hammond. u horse trad
rr. aud u woman whose name he
lid not know. The kllliu. took place
NJ Las ruloma>. y. W.. the 18th nf
last November. llnurhiu had bees.
working Tor Hammond. who. Il says.
abused him. llc tells the police that
that he shot Hammond with - Vim
chester rifle while the latter WAS in
hi tent "n the uui skirts "t the town.
aud that when the wnman advanced
toward him. he shot her. .llc admits
of takin. >l.oo0 from llamnond'-
trunk. From the scene ul The killing
the hoy went Ia Gutter. thence to
Denim. aud ~ l'a-". lie went from
II pa-o to knn-a> CIV. Mo-. ANA
later returned lo hi home at Wealth
rrinrd. lii father. h. -aN-. advised
him 10 yet away. The hoy VA, g"in.
under the name ui ". H. Freeman.
ll- father wrote tu him. ~rndu. him
loo in bills, aud telling hin T." "et
oul of the country. a. the officers
were after him. This letter wa- de
livrrcd To- the wr"u. person. who lip
ped the Officers Oft The -hcrlil a.
lIill>boro uoniird The police that he
would r"hr Tor the prisoner
Il wa understood lhii The ,"un.
man that MA Killed Wa i,p. in
Dcming with Madam Dol"rr~. -
pami-t
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Judge &. e. Rogers decided Tues
day that ". J. Burgess was moi
guilty at stealing broon> from Il. IL
Eunter. the blind broom maker. II,
had been charged
II. \. Smith. the Whitewater mer-
chant. wa, u Demine visitor Tues
day.
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81. lUke's Guild

The -. Luke Guild held an inter
r.ting meriiu. Monday r''rrnn"d ~
the home at Mrs.. Arh~a Field 81.
Silver avenue. There wa large
attendance. The program f"llow-:
Vocal >olu~ by Mr.. '. :. Hills.
Instrumental Solo by Mi-- Jesse
Chimney. vocal solo by Mr.. san
Watkins. readings by Mis- Kathleen
sullivan. vocal duet by Mr.. Jack
Graham aud Mi, W. Page a"rom-
panied by Mr.. VI. T.. Amcnt and Mr..
sam Watkins. Following the pro-
gram. Mrs. Field served delicious
Refreshments
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CARD OF THANKS

We desire to expeiss our thanks To
the many friends that :" kindly
came IL our assistance during the i'll
ne-- aud after the death Of cur
mother. II i, ihs touch of sympathy
that makes all the world kin.
John II. Dopn
Henry Doran
William Doran
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Missionary Society


Methodist church met Jan. Il at the
parsonage. The subject under di>-
ru,Siuu was Light aud life for
Women" aud the program lncmd-
ed devotional by Mrs. ". T..
Foulkes. the rcadin. of short articles
form the Missionary Bulletin ny Mr..
!. -. TAYLOR. the reading of An APP
peal for the Support Of Work and
Workers" by Mr.. T.. &. Morgan. and
the reading of "thr'~lau Steward
ship" by Mr.. W f.. llariaway.
After the program. the hostess ser, -
ed dainty Refreshments
The Rev Hubert NJ. Smiih. prr-ld-
me- elder ni the n Pa" District If
the Methodist church. preached IA
Denim. sunday morning aud sunday
evening. After the cl">r of the eve
ning service he installed officers at
the church.
Mr.. aud Mr.. Leroy Hon Of Hon,
dale made shopping trip To- D"m-
my Tuesday.
Mr.. Stella ogden returned Mon.
day from FL Pu>o and Columbus.
/. y. Barker ui Tyrone made a
bn~lne~- trip al Drmine Monday
4. II. Curtis nf Chicago was in the
rity Monday.
Il. ". nurkwitz al Silver ,uN Wa
in Drming Monday on business.
J T.. Warren of II Pa-o va, trans
acting business IN Drmine Tuesday
j. II. TarI,lry Of Hope. Ark. ~.
rived in Denim. Tuesday morning.
\. r. Rose was in The city from -
Joseph. No.. Tuesday
r. VI. Hall nf Tyrone was III the
city Monday on business.
Il l.. W"rgl oi Fort Worth. TeNa~.
Vested D-mlne The first oi the week.
Vincent i Odoni ni Tu~cou AliZ..
wa> - visitor in the city the first of
the week
jim Patterson Wa IN Denim. Tuc~-
day morning cnr"ute from lIurlr, T."
Albuquerque.
Mr.. T.. ". Trcd was IN Denim.
Monday cnr"ulr from Albuquerque
10 Silver city.
II. :. stephens. Harry Moore. ard
Wilinm Gnldhaum. al Of los Angel
g.. Cal. were in Demine the first of
the week
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Supper

OuppeT
Mr.. aud Mr.. \. W. Pollard CAV,
Il supper IL Ia n few friend, Friday
evening at the Harvey House. Their
guests were Mr.. Frank Thurmond
Mr.. ALE Sicrkcr. and Miss ma
Bedichek.
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J. ID Crawford. ~. aud J. u. traw-
ford. ir.. moiorcd fran Oakland.
Cal. making week END visit IN
nrmin..
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Whni j. mrn,i"ued ~ he b"om Il,
poeir, may he attribute Ia ciihc,
better poetry. or les d'scriminai
ine public taste.
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Mr.. T. II. Linden, and IT, II. Lind
cn Of Chirua" arrived IN DrMin. the
cnd nl last week rnr"ulc to western,
points.