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The age-herald., 1902-03-12
Vacancies In the Army.

Washington, March 11.-Forty-three vacancies in the three branches of the military service yet remain to be filled by executive appointment, twenty-eight in the grade of first lieutenants and eleven in the grade of second lieuten- ants of artillery, one second lieuten- ancy in the infantry and three of the same grade in the cavalry. There may be additional vacancies in the infantry arm created by transfers of second lieutenants of that branch of the serv- ice to the artillery corps.
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j. V DuVaII, a Young Man, Is
 Held in Jail
DIED IN A MEMPHIS HOTEL
DuvaIi Admits Buying carboIic Acid That Caused Girls Death, But
 Claims He Knew Nothing of
 Her Suicidal Intentions.

Memphis, March 11.-Anna B. Hankins. an attractive young woman of Brinkley, Ark, committed suicide in local hotel this morning by swallowing carbolic acid, and J. V. Duvall, formerly a conductor on the Choctaw Railroad, and now em- ployed by the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad, is locked up at po- lice headquarters pending an investiga- ton of the young womans tragic death.
 Shortly after o'clock this morning Du- wall rushed into the office of the hotel and told the clerk that a woman in one of the rooms was dying. He said that she had swallowed half a bottle of carbolic acid. Medical aid was summoned and the hotel employees hastened to the assistance of the woman. but their efforts to save her were unavailing, and fifteen minutes later she was dead.
 Registered Under Assumed Names.
 Last evening Duvall and the woman entered the office of the hotel, and the couple were registered unGer assumeo names They then retired for the night.
 After being taken into custody by the rolice Duvall said he had met the girl in Brinkl..y. Ark about a year ago and that a mutual affection soon existed. He said that he had never met Miss Han kins clandestinely before, but admitted that she came to Memphis upon his in- vitation. He said he bought the bottle of carbolic acid this morning upon Miss Hankins' request, but did not know that she contemplated killing herself The police are making a thorough investiga, tion of the case.
 Well Known in Brinkley.
 Brinkley, Ark, March 1l.-Miss Anna Hanlxins, who is reported to have killed hersels in Memphis today, was a daugh- ter of Richard Hankins, a well-known resident She resided with her brother in-law and sister, MT. and Mrs. Paul Bergman, at the Brinkey House, a ho- tel conducted by MT. Bergman. She was 25 years of age.
 Miss Han<ins bore a good reputation. The man she met in Memphis was not known in B-inkley.
 The young woman left home last night alone. She said she was ging to Mem phis to see a play. The news of her death was a great shock to this com munity. MT. HanlIins will go to Mem phis to take charge of the remains.
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THE POT CALLED THE KETTLE BLACK" BECAUSE THE HOUSEWIFE DIDN'T USE
 SAPOL 10

Maple street last night in which one man was killed and another fatally wounded. All the parties are strangers here and the name of only one can be learned, that of the fatally wounded man, who Is said to be H. P. Nestor of Marshall, Tex. He is shot through the brain and still partly conscious. The dead man was also shot through the brain. Justice Henry is holding an inquest.
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THE POPE AMERIcA's FRIEND.
Urged Mgr. Sharetti to Conciliate Af.
 fairs in the Philippines.

New York. March u.-When the Pope received Mgr. Sharetti on Monday before the departure of the latter for the Philip pines he urged him to make every effort to work with and conciliate the Ameri- cans. from whom, including President Roosevelt himself, says the Rome corre- spondent of the Tribune, the Papal gov ernment had received such evident marks of friendliness.
 important, since he has recently had
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At San Francisco.
 San Francisco, March 11.-Results at Oakland:
 First race, three-quarters of a mile, selling-Anti Lee 1O7 (Conley), to l, won: Rasp 1oS QIoar), 10 to 1. second, Gold Baron 106 (WinsletD, ' to 1, third. Time: 1:10%
 Second race, one-half mile-Guida 112 CNirkenruth). 8 to 1, won; Del Segno 1O1 (Conley), to D. second; Clarinet 104 CRansch), 15 to l, third. Time: 052A.
 Third race seven furlongs-The Singer no (Troxler), 12 to 1, won Ned Dennis no (Birkenruth), to 10. second Kileen no c. Daly) to l. third. Time: 1:335.
 Fourth race, mile and 50 yards-Sunello 9S (Birkenruth), 4 to l, won; Lode Star 103 (Troxler), to l, second; Tyranus 101 CRansch), PIE to 1, third Time: 1:5lh
 F4.Ch race, one mile, selling-Edinbor- ough 11S O. Matthews), to 1, won; Par sifal 192 (Birkenruth), 15 to l. second ; Bragg 1O3 Ransch), 9h to l, third. Time: 1:2o.
 Sixth race, one mile selling-Loyal S. 10S (Conley), 3 to 1, won; Courier 107 CTroxler), to l, second; Duke of York III (Frawley), to 5, third. Time 1:4S
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PRINCESS VIROQUA, M. ).
Endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound After Following It's Record For Years.

DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Health is the greatest boon bestowed on human ity and therefore anything that can restore lost health is a blessing. consider Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg. etable Compound as blessing to State and Nation. It cures her moth- CTS and daughters and makes them well and strong.
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l5 years old and aged in old oaken barrels.

many warm petitions from the friars and their protectors urging him to main- tain their moral and material supremacy in the Philippines, recommending hin, especially to prevent their removal.
 Several cardinals Consider that if Uasb. ington insists the friars must ultimately gradually withdraw.
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Tom Breen Killed

Nlcksburg, Miss, March 11.-Thomas Breen, Jr, was shot and almost instantly Killed at o'clock tonight by Ed J. Hill. The tragedy occurred in Breen's place of business on Levee street and was pre- eeded by fight Both are well known young men of respectable families.
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For fifteen years have noted the effect of your Vegetable Compound in curing special diseases of women.
 II know of nothing superior for ovarian trouble, barrenness, and it has prevented hundreds of dangerous operations where physicians claimed it was the only chance to get well. Liberation and inflammation of the womb has been cured in two or three weeks through its use, and as find it purely an herbal remedy, l unhesitat- ingly give it my highest endorsement. -Fraternally yours, DR. P. VIRoQUA, Lansing, Mich. "-s5oOo forfeit # 0bOus tes- Hmoniai is not genuine
 If you are ill do not hesitate to get 8 bottle of Lydia ID. Pink hams Vegetable Compound at once, and write to Mrs. Pink ham at Lynn, Mass. for special advice; it is entirely free.
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Linens and Bed Furnishings

German Linen, 63 inches wide, 69c yard, for 49c Ten different designs in Irish Linen, 65c per yard, 4ec Assorted designs, 72 inches, worth 89c, per yard 69c German Napkin, good quality, worth S1.65 yard, Ills Bedspreads, full size, worth $1.65 each, for 1.1o A Bleached Domestic, soft finish, 2,
 A Bleached Domestic, sof' finish, 7Iac 50 dozen ready hemmed Sheets, 90x90, worth 69c, each 55c 50 dozen ready hemstitched Pillow Cases, worth 15c, each
 12lAc
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The Sale of Under=MusIins

GOWN, of extra good quality cambric, with pointed V yoke of inserting and tucks, bound with wide band of embroidery, sleeves and neck edged with deep ruffie of embroidery to match, with bow of ribbon, 1.63 SKIRT of extra good quality cambric, with lawn umbrella full fiounce, consisting of three full ruffles tucked and edged with G. inch embroidery f1ounce, finished with dust ruffie of embroidered edge, 2.e5
 DRAWERS of extra good quail ity cambric, with umbrella ruffle of Swiss embroidery and beading
 1.38 CORSET COVER of fine Nain- sock, round-cut yoke, consisting of four rows of fine Val. lace insert ing, with beading between, with edging to match, tucked back, 2.37 CHEMIST of fine Nainsook, bolero effect, made of fine Swiss embroidered inserting and Val
 lace, tucked front, square-cut edged with Val. lace, beading and ribbons, IFS
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; E. s;; s;s;.' LOVEMAN S '; ; E: 5;:; 5;?s
 JOSEPH & LOEB.
The Store is Nearly Ready With Its
 Spring Stock.

Most every department is complete but quite You will however great number of interesting tngs-and different story every day. because each day goods coming
 the fashionable States
 The fad pocket book in golf bag shape
 The big of white waists in the styles.
 showing and embroderes and dress tmmingmore elaborate and of them than year ago.
 The goods show most attractive that English novelty VYEA which by the has taken Birmingham other novelties, domestic well as imported
 The necwear department too attractive than year ago.
 there special prices certain lines of Glass; Wash Goods, Silk and Dress Goods.
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SPECIAL RATES
Via Louisville and Nashville Railroad

- -S'S'''S S''S 'NoS''~''S ho't odb Anniston, Ala, and return account Bir- mngham Presbytery and Alabama State Association Congregational Church March P to April 1, one and one-third fare fol tle round trip on certificate plan.
 w. l.. BEASLEY, P SID JONES.
 Passenger Agent. Dist. Pass. Agt
 Birmingham. Ala. 3-12-tf
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TO PLAY BASKETBALL.
Taylor School Juniors Will Go Up
 Against High School.

The basket ball team of the high school will have game with the Taylor School Juniors tonight at the gymnasium of the Taylor School. The teams are said to be evenly matched and a lively contest is expected. The lineup will be as follows.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
BLOOD SIRON

History has always assigned to its heroes characteristic titles It has given us Alex ander the Great, Ivan the Terrible, Richard t h @ Lion-Hearted, rT.ouicfbaMaOp;f;oant
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Mysterious Shooting Affray. Texarkana, Tex, March 11.-A mys- erious shooting affray took place on
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At San Francisco.

l, second Frank Jones, 1O2 (Otis), IS to D, third. Time 1;421a.
The diamond drill., 1902-06-07
work FOR tho chIIdren.

Al child who has once tasted the
sweets that flow from making things
Mctty and useful with his or her own
Sands win never more fall into habits
~ pure idleness. Parents should have
an eye to this in the purchase OF toys
and the entire makeup OF the children's
Blayroom. Some toys capitally Illus
crate scientific purposes. What an edu-
cation Is there. for Instance I'm the pos
session of n printing press, bracket
saws or good tool chest and for girls n
we'll furnished workbox
Dofis should never be given UP, and
the present tendency Of little girls to
discard them at very early age should
be gently but firmly checked. BY sew
fng for their doll babies girls acquire
dextcrlty In the use Of their needles TO
be learned In no other way, and by fit
t1ng their dolls clothes they often be-
come skilled dressmnkers. Notwith-
standing the large part the sewing ma
chine plays in making garments, we
Know that fne handwork retains Its
pincc In the market and Is now very
much IA demand.
Encourage the older children to make
frimcs for the pretty, Inexpensive pic
mres that should plentlfully ndorn their
playroom A boy may make a neat
frame out OF pine wood. and his sister
may help him gild or oil A. Rustic
frames made or acorns, mosses or
shells glued upon foundation Of
pasteboard are beautiful II tastefully
arranged. The collecting Of requisite
materials for these Is a further hlduce-
mcnt 10 their manufacture We should
welcome every call that takes us into
~ woods, for rambling through them
n delightful way 70 lay UP a good
stock OF health and strength. sunny
south.
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A wora Ahou, az carcer..

Many girls who must enter the lists
with the wage earners have been bless
ed with a generous degree of artistic
taste and talent OF no great promise,
perhaps, but sufficient to bias them In
making choice OF profession. TO paint
a little and TO play little are accom-
p',shments most girls acquire, but
when they have their living to earn 10y
these means they find that there is a
music teacher under every chip and
that decorating score cards and pro
grammes or now and then china plate
is uncertain In its returns. 1t takes
genius and extraordinary perseverance
to succeed In the arts. as the long
struggles. bitter poverty and chary sue
cesses OF many really gifted will bear
out.
The girl is wise who refuses to be
misled by fond friends and flattering
acquaintances who see in her amateur
daubs the prophecy Of great future,
AT the same time II she loves art and
feels that she could be happier and
just as successful in the pursuit of 1t,
there are many forms OF il that pay a
good living almost from the first, and
can be made a stepping stone to better
things IL fame, like lightning, is bound
to strike.
The diamond drill., 1902-06-07

A young man, the son Of an old
friend Of Mr.. Vanderbilt, once sol!cit-d
his influence In aiding him 20 secure n
certain very desirable clerkship In a
railroad Office. Mr.. Vanderbilt, who
liked the young man and believed in
his ability, agreed to help him.
"l2e here tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock he said, "and | VIII go with
you 20 see the president OF the road
Ind say good word FOR YOU"
The next morning az twenty minutes
after 10 the young man appeared I'm
The anteroom of Mr.. Vanderblt's Of
Geo. He was informed that Mr.. Van
dcrbilt had left Fifteen minutes before
to attend a meeting a few days later
he called on MIR. Vanderbilt and said
with shade Of annoyance in his tone:
why, Mr. Vanderbilt, was here
just after TO-"
But the appointment was at TO-" re-
piled Mr.. Vanderbilt.
1T was only q matter OF fifteen or
twenty minutes" said the young man.
"Well,' answered Mr.. Vanderbilt.
'the twenty minutes in your case have
lost you your position, for the appoint
ment was made the very day on which
you were 10 have met me."-Boy's I.fkp-
tern n
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The vrrift of Knomlrdre.

"Thc thr'lt CT knowlcdgc.' says an
old housekcorcr, "is what the average
young matron who is beginning house
keeping bitterly lacks. | often smile at
her orders as hear them given while
am at the market Send me home a
nice steak says one. or some nice
chops or, as one often hears, j want a
piece OF roast beef or roast veal today
II is this uustful confidence in the
butchers discretion that runs up the
marketing bills and often secures n
very poor equivalent. Butchers are
very human, and the temptation to
send n poor cut at a good price 10 a
buyer who betrays so palpably her ig.
norance OF what she is getting Is one
that few of them can resist 1t is ex.
traordinary 10 me that the subject OF
domestic science is so slow In getting
into our schools and colleges for wo-
men,"
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F 6R LITTLE M
GoLKs -. s. ]


some scnseAces That VIII Put Curl
In Your Tongue.
Now. boys and GIRLS, have you any
kinks in your tongues, or does the un-
rnly member sometimes trip sou up
when you wish g say few words
that YOU know perfectly wellf %Of
course il doesn'ty you say. DO you?
oh. you mean II you know the words
well enough. I'm not so sure < You
know truly" and you know rural,
don't you? Wen. say truly rural
lust as you say come here when you
are in hurry. Did you say itg Iidn't
it seem 10 run together In your mouth
IN "A strange wayi
Say IL dozen times and you VIII
have your tongue l.moegcd Up enough
10 be pretty sure that IL does move as
you want II. Then say National In
telligencer" That's a good preparation
for some sentences which are delusions
and snares. Try this first. "She stood
at the gate welcoming him in" you
will hnd II hard work TO keep those
last sylables separate.
Here arc two that Will bother you TO
say with even ordinary rapidity ana
keep the "s-es" and "sh-es" In their
true places: "She smells seashells' and
shoes and socks shock Susan" If you
keep from saying "Shusan," you are
doing very well.
This last one have never heard pro-
nounced correctly except when one said
1t very slowly. dwelling with care on
each syllable. Your tongues may be
under better control. however. w Is,
The sea seetheth and ii sufficeth us. y
II you don't "hthp" over that, you may
20 TO the head Of the first class in pro-
| nunciation.
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ZIP AND NANCY
True story OF tae Lifcioas Friend
shin OF n Cat and Dog.

True story OF tae LifcioA- Fr,eaG-
ship OF "A Cat and n Dog.
Zip was pug dog, with eyes as
green MS emeralds. His constant COM
panlon was a cat called Nancy. They
had been sincere friends for over
twelve years. Zip was growing deaf.
and his evesight was beginning 70 fail
him, while Nancy had lost the major
ity OF her teeth. and few gray hairs
were becoming noticeable In her soft
black fur
When very small kitten. Nancy
was carried about by the dog. lie grip
ping her firmly az the back Of the
neck. In return she would wash him
as he lay before the fire. strOking him
with her little tongue. They ate froE
the same dish at meatme. ond what
ever Nancy had she willingly surren-
dered TO the dog
ZIP always ran after the cats. and II
I'm mistake he chased Nancy he would
run into the house thoroughly ashamed
Of himself. one day half starved
looking eat appeared on the fence.
Mrs. Webster. the lady owning Zip and
Nancy. loved animals very much. and
she took pity on the starved eat As
the day was Friday she had some fish
In the house, which she gave 10 the
cat He greedily gulped it down and
looked for more. which he received.
When he was at last satisfied, he real.
lied that he had found a good home
and refused TO go away. Mrs. Webster
felt sorry for the cat and decided to
keep him. She had now two cats and q
dog The strange cat was called Tom.
II was an ever to be remembered day
when Tom entered that peaceable fam
lily. Quarrels followed and poor IiI
generally had scratch on his nose
given by the ever ready claw of Tom
The dog was very much afraid OF this
new cat and avoided him whenever II
was possible. At last Zip died from
old age. He went 20 his cozy little bee
one night ana never woke again. Ton
seemed glad TO be rid of the dog, bui
| poor Nancy worried all the time She
would eat nothing and was slowly dy
| ing from sorrow A little grave was
dug In the back of the yard. and Iii
was laid there TO rest. Nancy Otter
stole out and lay down beside the littl,
| mound
one day Mrs. Webster could not fine
Nancy I'm the house and went into IN,
back yard TO look for her There. b,
Zp's resting place, Nancy had stretch
ed herself and died. That day another
little grave was dug for Nancy. ant
there she and Zip rest together. Ton
seems very much satisfied and is mon
arch OF the household. Josephine
Church ia New York Herald.
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MISS MARY STEWART.

TBkich her pupils acquire the knowl-
ssRge which she teaches. a better in
yEructress could not be found.
The Lincoln institution. at which
Miss Stewart is employed, is school
Gsr Indian children. Until recently the
ggvernment kept many Of It's Indian
Eknrges there, but now the school Is
pHrely q charitable institution devoted
n the educational needs of poor chill
MVn from the reservations. Miss Stew
mrt has been connected with IL since
-EsS4, when as young girl she joined
n TO teach the industrial class for girls.
iAt that time her sight was apparently
Wrfect, but sooE she had TO leave and
Edergo treatment for defective vision
In 1886 she returned to the school, a
victim OF absolute blindness.
Asked how she could tell OF the quail
10 and finish OF the work of her pupils,
Miss Stewart replied:
-Since my sight left me my sense OF
hearing and touch seem TO have devel-
wed in an extraordinary manner. l
zEways had good hearing, but now /
Mu DISTINGUISH SOunus anu lHelr mcstn-
Mgs more clearly than | ever imagined
swns possible before. With my fingers
HGan run over piece of work almost
- rapidly as you could see It, If there
fx single faulty stitch | will surely
ind II. or If there is a wrinkle or a
rHam untidily left In the work il won'ss
escape me- Then my children are more
honorable with me, think, than they
would be II had my sight"
Not only does Miss Stewart teach
sewing, darning and mending, but she
bns complete charge Of the repairs OF
Ene entire institution The secret OF
Aer success lies In her gentleness and
blindness and the instructive tenderness
sf children toward afiiiction.
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cut alsl put into fresh soapy water.
Squeeze. shake out and squeeze again.
taxing care 10 work gently SO as TO
avoid breaking the iine threads. Re
peat the dipping and squeezing process
until the curtains are perfectly clean.
Rinse In clear water. II the curtains
are yellow. they may be bleached by
being placed ON clean grass IN the
bright sunlight or soaked for a few
minutes ia Javelle water A final rims
ing IN bornx water VIII give a slight
stiffness tosthe lace. Fonr teaspoons Of
borax 70 ONE pint of water Is the prop
or solution. Gum arabic may be used
Ia place Of borax. Curtains may be
given new appearance by being clear
starchcd. The starch may be made art
er a recipe In the following proper
tlons Dissolve one teaspoon OF starch
In one-fourth cup OF cold water Add
one quart Of boiling water. cook thirty
minutes, strain and use hot. Rub the
curtains into the starch solution and
squeeze very dry. Clap ia the hands
until nearly dry
Lace curtains should never be ironed.
They should be stretched I'm curtain
strctchers and dried, the points being
carefully pinned If curtain stretchers
are not available, the curtains may be
pinned TO sheet tightly stretched 20
the carpet.
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The Best kind OF Baskets.

A general mistake is made about has
kets, most people supposing that the
white willow basket is the best. 1t
looks best, but 1t is by no means the
strongest The white willow slips
are cut In the fall and kept green all
winter by packing their stubs in wet
sand or water, and when spring comes
the bark peels off with a twist of the
hand. The buff baskets, on the con-
trary, are made from dried willow
slips. which have been steamed and
then peeled. While not so handsome,
they are much stronger and will wear
far longer than the white.
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selectInu n Ham For Ronrting.

DO not select too lean a joint. The
fat OF ham Is often considered SO
much waste weight So It may be IN
many families. but one would not Sc
lect very thin piece Of roast beef for
roasting IL would surely be dry and
tough when cooked. Now. n well fed
and quickly fatted hog will furnish
tender, juicy and fine favored meat.
Bear this I'm mind. and you will be
willing to lose little extra fat for
your gain in the superior qualities of
every other ounce OF the flesh. Let the
joint be well rounded and plump rath-
or than thin and fat and see that the
skin is thin and pliable.
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AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.

the shortest OF the three? Yet meas
urement with rule or compass will
show that all three are exactly the
same length
The eye is deceived by the inclined
lines. which represent the top and bot
tom OF the wall. so i'm the corner dia-
gram the short inclined lines deceive
the eye and make the two equal hori-
zontal lines appear unequal. The de-
ception in the case OF the posts Is
chiefly an effect of perspectiye.-New
York Herald
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A Rule of Fashion.

The smartly gowned girl never for
gets 70 have at least a touch OF the
same color in her hat and pettlcoat.
She always carries out in her dress the
idea OF finished picture. If she uses
a certain color in one place In her eos
tune she Is careful to see that the Sane
tone is reflected somewhere else, even
If il is only in the band OF satin rib
bon which she now sews on the inner
side of the hem Of her dress skirt This
band OF ribbon Is about two inches
wide and is sewed to the bottom OF the
dress skirt on the inside Just where you
would generally sew the braid. It Is
only visible when the skirt is lifted or
when the wind blows IL about. Wom-
ans Home Companion.