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Prospect of Death in Old Aoe.

fully understand that age and in
frmity make you look at death from
q much more serious point of view
than when you only contemplated 1t as
an nfar-off thing. The vague, distant
prospect which comes from time to
time during busy life, amid many
distractions, is but dream; but death
becomes a very different and far more
real matter when you contemplate 1t
in solitude and old age. 1t costs one
little to accept 1t from afar and gen.
orally, b. to give ones self up delib-
erately, with calm gcze on approach
Ing death. Is much greater struggle.
Nature must shrink from the bitter
cup. but let the inner being say with
our dea" Lord: Nevertheless not what
I Will hut what Thou ruilt."--Fenelon.
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dear. I've already set things moving
to bring him back. couldn't sleep to-
night until I saw you"
A long shudder ran the length Of
Polly's body; her legs grew so weak
she would have fallen but for the
strong arms holding her up.
~ want him awful bad" came up in
a breath to the pale young man.
"And say, Polly dear, that he's
coming home," repeated Robert, "and
every day want you to expect him.
VIII you trust me, darling?"
He had asked her that question
once, but that was before Old Marc
had railroaded Daddy Hopkins to Au-
burn.
"win you. Pollyop7" urged Robert
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| away.
But you're mine just the same. Do
you hear? You belong to me. But
after this I'll watch every step you
take and-and-"
He almost crushed her into uncon-
sciousness. and she hung in his arms
fragile, beaten thing, too tired to cry
out, too weak to plead.
Then, all Of sudden, Robert loos-
ened his hold upon her, strobe to the
door and without backward glance,
opened it and was gone.
| For long time after he had left the
hut, prone upon the rough shanty
boards, she strained her eyes at the
door, as If ghost had just passed
through it.
Granny Hopes voice called her
name; and she came limping out of
her room on her stick.
Il heard lot of folks talkin', Pol
lyop," she said, "an' got awful pains
tonight. It's the storm, l guess"
Almost exhausted, Pollyop forced
herself to stand up.
"You hadn't ought to be out of bed,
Granny" she demonstrated. yep.
guess It's the rain what makes you
ache"
Then Mrs. Hope noticed Bennett.
His eyes gazed at her moment and
then moved back to Polly.
| The old woman hobbled to the cot,
and Polly came to her side silently.
Hes awful sick, l guess, amt he?"
observed Mrs. Hope, looking up into
the girls face.
"Yep!" The affirmative was but
breath.
"Gon' to die. huh?" whispered the
other.
A deep sob rose to the girls lips,
| brought almost to utterance by her In
tense suffering.
"Mebbe" was all she could say.
"Poor man." the woman muttered,
wrinkling up her face. "Dyin's awful
hard thing for some folks"
A startled expression, smoothing
away some of the hard lines, spread
over Oscars face. In the presence
of death, which every squatter held
in superstitious awe, Polly dropped
down upon her knees beside the bed
Her own hurt had been overcome by
the desire to help him IL she could.
And there, while the rain dashed its
fury into the lake, and the wind shook
the shanty, the three kept quiet vigil.
Large drops appeared on Benefits
brow; and Granny Hope lifted one
withered hand and brushed them away.
Lowell carry you over weary places,
big dear" she wheezed. Its all pow.
erful love Is, sir"
Oscars staring eyes lost something
Of the abject fear they had shown,
as if he had heard and was comforted.
Then over his face swept that look
that comes but once to any man.
Jaw the Christ'll help you, too,
honey" Granny Hope went on again
smiling.
Polly, weeping silently, bent for
ward and gazed hard at the dying
farmer. Oscar wanted to stay a little
longer. He was trying to speak; but
she knew he could not. To help him
through the valley of shadows and up-
ward into eternal light, she thrust her
head close to his.
"Jesus Is givin' you rest, Oscar
mani" she whispered.
.CrO BE coNTINUED)
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WHEN IDOL is VENERATED in INDIA

that In former days many of the pill
grims threw themselves under the
wheels of the "Car of Juggernaut,"
immolating themselves in the belief
that they would thus be transported
direct to heaven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31

oOW p6uoit5.
 be profitable crop on Lookout mountain and is it too late to plant? A. D., Valley Head.
 A. Fertile sandy loam soils ot Lookout mountain would be a good location for rutabagas and other turnips It Is getting a little late for the heaviest yields but correct soils and management would sue ceed.
 Q. I want to try hairy vetch on a piece of land that I will need for an other crop the last of February conditions? R. Y, Winfield.
 A. No. The vetch would require longer time to produce a satisfac- tory growth. The plant grows slowly and makes it's greatest gains as late as April or later.
 Q. I read lot about carpet grass but nobody states how much a bushel of seed weighs. Can you reil us farmers the facts? J. ", Thorsby
 A. Eighteen pounds Is the GUS tcmary quantity for bushel. ]: seed are extra clean, a measured bushel may weigh a little more or il not so clean little less.
 V. what IS meant by named va- rieties of hyacinth bulbs and how do they differ from others? Mrs D. E.. Vivian.
 A. A red hyaointh may be any shade of red but if you want def mite shade. you would want a named variety. identified only with that particular shade, and so on through all the colors.
 Q. I notice you say that oats and barley afford an earlier pasture than rye. Would you SOW them together and how much of each do you recon mend? H. J., Guin.
 A. The mixture can be recom- mended unless you expect to cut for hay, In which case they should not be mixed as they don't head to- gether. the barley heading first When mixed, bushel of each should be used to the acre. If separate, two bushels of either should be sown to the acre.
 Q. Do you think there is any merit to the claim that Tennessee grown crimson clover is better than imported? J. NJ, Gadsden.
 A. French and German grown crimson clover, if new, is generally better because it must be pure to be admitted to the United States. It is generally better cleaned, larger and bumper. Some years, the Tennessee grown Is extra good, but this season the plants were diseased and quail .y or seed not so good.
 O. Could I grow asparagus
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plumosuS near Mobile In the open ground? Mrs. S., Mobile.
 A. I don't think so, because too many cold spells in winter. A great quantity is produced in south Flor ida in the open field, but around Mobile would think that you would need glass.
 Q. l have three cyclamens grow ing In pots that seem to need some- thing to make them thrive. What fertilizer could I use that would help? Mrs. A. c.
 A. The main factor In growing cyclamens Is fertile, porous soil and good drainage. Work leaf mold or woods earth into the pots and some sand. A tablespoonful of charcoal to each pot would be good. Give all the light you can without direct hot sun. Watch out for lice and mites an6 syringe plants occasionally with soap suds to keep off
 Q. see so many varieties of pretty pansy seed advertised that I am at a loss to know just which to order. I would like a mixture of the best large Towering sorts and Will take your word-whieh do you say? Mrs. C., Tuscaloosa.
 A. There is a mixture sold under the name of non plus ultra, fine selection of Danish grown giants, that would suit anyone.
 c. There is offered on the market what are called plant tablets for fer ti1izing plants. Are they good to use? Mrs. E. c.
 , A. All plant tablets you may see advertised are good, but from 10 to 100 times more expensive than bulk complete fertilizers you may obtain from dealers. All fertilizers are necessary and should be used but il is ones duty to buy in the cheapest form.
 0. While in southern Kansas q few months ago I saw some wonder fu1 meadows and was told that il was fescue grass Does this gra S grow In Alabama? J. C., Montgom cry.
 A. Meadow fescue or English blue grass, as the plant is variouslv known, is a hardy perennial grass oi great merit, suitable for grazing or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
MISS PARKER
 ENTERTAINS AT TEA

A charming occasfon of the week was the lovely tea given yesterday afternoon by Miss Amanda Parker at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. T. F. Parker, at their home in Nor wood, for her visitor, Miss Evelyn Ames of New York, and Miss Irene Barker. who Is tho guest of w. M Farmer.
 Lovely asters, suggestive of fall, and in a variety of colors, were used in profusion. carrying out rainbow" effect. A big basket of asters eentered the tea table.
 Miss Parker received in gown of orange georgette, prettily beaded, Miss Ames' dress was of georgette in rainbow colors. Miss Farmer wore a costume of orchid satin.
 Assisting in receiving were: Miss Margaret Gibson. Miss Louise Shan ncn. Miss Elizabeth Gibson, Miss Etoile Massey. Miss Naomi Jaffe, Mrs Charles Hewitt, Mrs. Richard Smith, Mrs. Toto Jaffe, Mrs. Clovis Pearce. and Mrs. T. F. Parker.
 In the evening 25 young men called, among whom were MT. Leonard Ames of Ne wYork and MT. Robert Curdon of Gautemala,and dancing was en- loved.
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fruit, meats, salads, etc, Adoring can- teloupe, and seeing none listed, ! asked at the special order counter, presenting s1 bill, the servitor said: Get change from cashier. Across the restaurant l hurriedly paced, presenting same to cashier, who handed mo 20 nickels. looked my astonishment. This is nickel sys- tenn, he remarked, and finally when handed the melon over the counter, after depositing three nickels in the slot the servitor volunteered with a smile saying; Funny works, IAdy, slot the servitor volunteered with funny works. Nevertheless en- joyed the canteloupe.
 "Of course. we went stunning on the east side of New York, and to my astonishment practically all the children I saw, were smartly dressed, and we had no thrills of horror. Pushcarts, as usual, lined the narrow streets, presided over by shawled old women and bearded men.
 "A relic of war times masculine looking women taking fares on street cars"
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PICNIC PARTY
 TUESDAY EVENING

Motoring out to the beautiful country home of Mir. Jess Adkins Tuesday evening, & congenial party enjoyed a delightful picnic party.
 Those included were MT. and Mrs. Henry T. Dean, MT. and Mrs. T. L. Bissell, MT. and Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Drennen, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Mason. MT. and Mrs. w. H. Kettig. Mrs. Orline Shipman, MT. and Mrs. J. R. Rice, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Ramsay, MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Asbury. MT. and Mrs. John D. Turner. Mir. Ersleine Ramsay. MT. Pat Cummings, and MT. Adkins.
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hay, and does well In Alabama. Eu- rope seems to appreciate it more than we do as most of the seed pro- duced in America Is sold to European countries.
 Q. I have some chrysanthemums that are showing a disposition to bloom. How would you manage to hold the blooms back? Mrs. D. F.
 A. Pinch out the buds as soon as they appear. This will aid the plant to produce finer flowers later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
SOCIAL
Miss s C h w q 5 bacher Tells of Impressions
 m NeuU York
By JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

Miss Adele Schwabacher of Besss- mer, who has recently returned from a visit to relatives in New York tells interestingly of her impressions while away.
 She says:
 New York covers so much space that 1t ia almost impossible to relate all the interesting things that one can see in a months time, and l shall attempt to tell about only a few of them.
 "A wonderful piece of mechanism was a dancing doll gowned in green chiffon disporting itself in all the newest Irene Castle steps along the avenue.
 Tn the Chinese shops were won derful Satsume wall vases, thousand eye design, from which hung seem ing real cheery blossoms and trailing Wisteria. Everywhere in the shops and theatres were noted almost for ests of pedestal lamps, with shades artistioalIy draped of gorgeous orien- tai raw silk bordered by heavy gold fringe.
 "strolling Fifth avenue. 1t was quite interesting to note the con- IIuSt pGlW6en luS WeAi uiSSSou ANOW York woman, and those seeing New York for the first time. Black. the predominating tone, long lines and sleeves making up the frock, was usually worn with poke shaped chapeau, wide on side and front. and somewhat narrow in the back. We followed quite a comical sight down the avenue--a woman, seeing New York for the first time; donned in a trailing blue skirt, red waist, green straw hat elaborately decorated with red feathers, high top brown boots. carrying in her left hand a beaded bag of many colors, while her right hand clung to her pals arm for dear life upon crossing Fifth avenue at Forty y-second street, with terror in her freckled face, for fear one of tho thousand ought-to- go-fasters would pin her beneath them all the time her frightened eyes glued steadfastly to the changing sights from Wool worth building to Madison square.
 "A funny experience In the so. much-talked Automatic restaurant found myself midst a peculiar ar rangement of food, In glass compart- ments, each bearing It's own label,
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Jones and Miss Anita Jones have re-
 turned from St. Clair Springs.
 Miss Virginia Mitchell of Mon.-
 gomery Is visiting Mrs. J. P. Clements.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Bowman
 (Miss Edythe Weaver) have returned
 to their home in New York after a
 visit to Miss Daisy Rowley.
 Miss Caroline Carper returned
 yesterday from visit to Camp
 Walton.
 Miss Dorothy Dryer has returned from Camp Brevard, s. C.. and from
 visit to her sister, Mrs. Fayette
 Cloud, and MT. Cloud, in Liles- vile, N. c. Miss Millie Wells and Miss Etta Froelich are visiting reiatives in New York. They will be absent about month. Miss Flora May Gentry, who has been visiting friends in Birmingham, has returned to her home in Gads- , den.
 Miss Loula Mae Lincoln spent the weekend with Mrs. J. O. Powell. in Gadsden, en route to Boaz, Ala., where she will be a student at Snead seminary. Miss Alice Stone has returned
 from a visit to Miss Eula Crook in Anniston. Mrs. Syd Smith Is the guest of her mother Mrs. L. J. Richardson, in Montgomery. Mrs. A. J. Dickerson and son. who
 have been visiting relatives and
 friends in Birmingham. have re- turned to their home in Huntsville. Miss Jennie Abbott has returned from a visit to Mrs. J. O. Powell, in Gadsden, has returned home. Miss Anna Meade has returned from a visit to Miss Caroline Agee. in Anniston. where she was charm ingly entertained. Mrs. J B. Parks of Selma is the guest of Mrs. A. T. London. Mrs. W. H. Williams and Mrs. Letcher Pippin have returned from visit to Mrs. George Cater in An- niston.
 Mrs. A. L. Guy !s visiting her mother, Mrs. John T. Eohols in An- niston.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roy Taucetts of Tus-
 caioosa are guests In tn soity.
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TEA IGNORING BRIDEs-ELECT AND VISITORS

Mrs. Mayo Holloway and Miss La nie Hogan will entertain this afternoon from to o'clock at a tea in honor of Miss Lucy Bridgers and Miss Amelia Duncan, two charming brides-ele and Miss Charlotte Schroder of Charlotte, N. C., who is visiting MT. and Mrs. B. A. Schroder and Mrs. Claude F. Elledge of Pu- laski, Tenn, the guest of her sister. Mrs. William Oberhelman.
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Truth About Bone Meal
 Nearly everybody knows that bone meal Is a fertilizer, and a lot of peo- I pie don't know of any other, and some think 1t Is better than anything else. There Is one thing about bone
 meal that Is strong point in Its favor, and that Is, it Is fool proof. | There Is but little danger to any plant through Its use; likewise, not much danger in any great benefits. The bone meal now obtainable Is steamed bone and practically all of the ammonia or nitrogen Is taken out with the fats. Most samples may contain 2 per cent or less. Bone meal
 is rich In phosphates and may con- tain as much as 20 per cent or more of available phosphates, little of which Is water soluble; but after a time, when decomposition Is com plete, all may be taken up into the soil as available plant food and thus enrich the soil in a much needed ele- ment. It contains no potash, a very important plant food; the ammonia or nitrogen equivalent Is almost neg ligble. For the actual plant food 1t contains, bone meal Is one of the most expensive fertilizers, but 1t Is safe, and inasmuch as its availability in phosphates extends over a long period, it's use in some cases may be
 justified. The point Is, don't expect too much from bone meal because 1t Is not a complete fertilizer.
 Soil For Bulbs
 The ladies and some men keep me busy with questions about fall bulbs. How to grow, how to cultivate, wha | sort of soil. fertilizer and so on. Now a great many of these people own automobiles, live In cities. and | the matter of suitable soils for their | Towering bulbs and other plants is often serious problem. The woods are not far off and the thing to do Is to get in your car. go to the | forest and bring back bag of good rich woods earth or leaf mold to be mixed with some sand and good stiff red clay. A little we'll routed COW manure or sheep manure, which can | be bought at seed stores. would be | fine to mix in. This question of suitable soils Is absolutely the most | important factor in success with any plants. particularly does this apply
 to bulbous flowers and potted plants. You cannot accomplish the desired results with commercial fertilizers alone. There must be some vegetabl @ matter or humus In the soil to hold together the needed plant foods and thus afford regular supply to plant growth as needed. In short, good living conditions must be provide
 for plants if one hopes for success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
RANDOM NOTES

MT. and Mrs. William H. Kettig and Miss Dorothy Kettig will leave Birmingham about the middle of September for New York and Phila- delphia and Miss Kettig will return on October 1 to Ogontz college to re- sume her studies.
 Miss Cynthia Fowlkes Is expected to return this evening from Valley Head. where she and Miss Margaret Morrow are the guests of Mrs. F. Y. Anderson.
 Mrs. Hattie McCarty, Mrs. H. g. Ward and little son, H. S., Jr., have returned from the coast where they visited Point Clear. Battles Wharf, Mobile and Fairhope.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. W. Stone have named their little son John Win ston. Jr.
 Mir. R. A. Clayton. Jr., will re- turn Saturday from Gulfport.
 MT. and Mrs. J. W. Andrews. Mss Margaret Andrews. MT. Louis Grif- fin and Mrs. Henry Griffin have re- turned from a delightful motor trip through Alabama and Mississippi. While In Columbus they were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Earl Griffin. They also enjoyed being the guests of pr. and Mrs. Duncan Griffin on a camp at Tabernacle.
 Mrs Charles W. Noel, who has been A patient at the Baptist hospital. owing to a fractured ankle. has re- turned to her home. 1404 Thirty second street, north.
 MT. and Mrs William McDour Johnston (Ethel Law) announce the birth of a daughter.
 MT. and Mrs. J. s. Villines or so4 Cotton avenue have gone to Nash vile and other points in Tennessee for . 10-day visit.
 Miss Ethel Ross Snyder will leave on September 10 for the Jane MIL likin university at Decatur. III.
 Miss Sarah Ellis, who has been ths guest of relatives In this city, has returned to her home in Talladega
 Miss May Gresham has returned from Camp Walton.
 Mrs. Page Sloss. Mrs. Annie L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
--------e'--- SHRIMP SEASON NEAR

Mobile, August 30.-The first pack of Alabama shrimp caught this sea- son is now going through the local rlant of the Dixie Fruit Products cornpany, it was announced today. In dieations point to a tremendous in- crease In he shrimpins activities She coming season and 100000 cases nave already been sold by the above con cern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
MRS. SAUNDERS
 PUPLS IN RECITAL

Mrs. Charles Saunders will present her pupils In expression in recital this evening at 1880 o'clock at the Plunket Memorial church in Fair field. A free will offering will be taken for the benefit of the Presby- terian church at Fairfield and thc Ensley Highlands church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31

able to do any work she wants to do although she is still careful not to do heavy work = and so we'll and strong. We recommend Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to all mothers with ailing daughters, and give you permission to publish this letter as testimonial. Mrs. AM. BURKHoLDER, Route No.2, Box Wauseon, Ohio.
 Something out of balance will af- feet the finest clock, causing it to gain or lose. The proper adjustment made, all is well. So it is with wo- men. Some trouble may upset you completely.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will correct the cause of the trouble and all disagreeable symptoms will disappear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
TIvn sTILLs DESTROYED

Mobile, August 30.-Two Hlicit whisky stills wer destroyed today near Thomasville. Clarke county, oy force of officers composed or Sheriff Cox of Clarke county, state Law Enforcement Officers Knox aaa Crow and Federal Prohibition Of- ficers Cox and Thompson of Mobile. Tobe Davis and Ben Pugh, negroes, found at the still. were arrested ana sent to jail at Grove Hill, charged with manufacturing prohibited liuuors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
SCHOOL OPENS

Meridian, Miss. August So.-The consolidated school of Lauderdale has opened for the term with the largest first weeks attendance in It's his- tcry. The opening address was de- livered by the Rev. Dr. A. A. Little of Meridian, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
Garden Calendar for August

Vegetable fall Brussels sprouts salad kae endve lettuce, mustard parsley shaot multiplying radshes nips Set winter cabbage and colard plants. fall barley clover hairy vec bur clover and sweet clover something such crimson clover vetch.
 Flower towering bulbs such hyacinth tulips daffodi jonqui location Begin to perennial flowers bloom such daisies arkpur pnks foxgove gaardia gypsOph hoyhck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
MIR AND MRS. HALL HOSTS

MT. and Mrs. Charles K. Hall enter tained at dinner yesterday at their home, 1116 Twenty y-nlnth street, north. in honor of their sister, Mrs. Beulah Pape of Los Angeles. Tex, who is visiting relatives here. The guests included Mrs. Pape, Mrs. w. c. Cleery, Mrs. P. w. Hall and MT. c. II. Mandy.
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MISS CRANE TO
 HONOR VISITOR

Miss Annie Crane will be hostess on Tuesday at a luncheon compli- menting Miss Elizabeth Conner or Lakeland, Fla, who IS the guest Of Miss Kathleen Herndon.
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Questions and Answers

O. want to grow a crop of the seven top turnip for seed. When should they be planted and what do they yield to the acre7 J. M, l< catur.
 A. September Is the usual mouth for planting for a seed crop. The yield varies very widely. depending altogether on fertility, cultivation and the season. From 250 to 1000 pounds to the acre can be expected.
 c. Do you think rutabagas would
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PUNCHING AT THE COUNTRY CLUB

Among those lunching yesterday at the Country club were: Mrs. B. C. Copeland, Mrs. W. M. Jordon, Mrs Carl Wittichen and Miss Winnifred Collins.
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GIRL NOW WELL,
 AND STRONG
Daughter Took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound as Mother Advised
Wauseon, Ohio.-"My daughter always had backache and g-ache at

|cerIaln perlOQS ,
 and could not be on her feet at
 those times. We read about Lydia E. Pink ann s Vegetable Com pound d ing
 girls so much good SO she began to
 take it. That is two years ago and she is a different
 pirl since then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-31
MRS. CALDER TO ENTERTAIN FOR VISITOR

Mrs. Fred Calder will entertain on Tuesday afternoon at a bridge tea compllmenting her guest, Miss Ruth Yarbrough of Atlanta, who will ar riyo in Birmingham on Saturday.