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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John c. Pugh a candidate for reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.
 The Age Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John McOueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

hereby announce myself a candidate For the Board of Revenue. subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue, subject to action or democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

William J. M'ms of West End announces lhmself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

The Aee-Herald is authorized to an nounce W. B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06
Ear Tax CnlInntnr.

hereby announce myself A candldats for Tax Collector of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

hereby announce myself candidate Tor Board of Revenue. subject to the &C., lion of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MGEEVER-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

hereby announce myself a canddats
 Ikor reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Iparty. J. K. P. LAIRD.
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Christmas Gifts.
From HarDer's Bazaar.

FROM harpers Bazar.
The buyer who really puts some altruism
into her Christmas gifts makes out her list
several weeks In advance. II she be q
canny somebody she has kept her list Of the
year before and is able to see what were
her gifts the preceding season. and thus to
avoid the risk of repeating herself. Still
more canny Is she IL she has made mental
or written notes from time to time of va
rious articles for which she has heard a de-
sire expressed by friends. Such notetaking
will greatly lessen her labors.
For 1t is no light thing to choose Christ
mas gifts judiciousiy. The whole secret of
their acceptability lies in their appropriate
ness. Not only must they be appropriate
to the person from whom they come ana
to whom they go. but to the circumstances
in which the latter Is placed. For an in
stance, there are few housekeepers who do
not welcome an addition of fine table linen
to their store. But IL to a housekeeper who
lives plainly In simple surroundings one
sends a superb lace-trimmed tea cloth or
doiiies that throw all her other possessions
into the shade, there is an unsuitability
about the gift that robs It OF much Of its
charm.
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charms OF chinchilla and its extravagant
price almost make 1t rival of sable. The
principal feature of our furs this season
is the clever disposition of skins producing
shaded or MORE effect. which Is ex-
quisitely lovely. especially in sable.
The smaller neck pieces are considered
more swagger and. although small In size
are just as large in price. They are trimmed
with hanging ornaments. fringe and coarse
lace. which is all very well for ceremonious
occasions. but to my mind detracts always
muffs are very nat and wide and divide
popularity with the large square ones A
less pretty shape is In bolster effect, which
is only possible In short-haired pelts.
CATHERINE TALBOT
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X N AS NOVELTIES
Gifts That Are Easy to Make
at Home.
.SKILLFUL CHOOSING
THINGS TO WEAR AND OTHERS
AS ORNAMENTS.
The Taste of Both Men and Women
Thought About-Good
Hints.
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star
Odds and ends in the way of novelties for
Christmas presents are things we are seek
ing for these last few weeks before the
great festival arrives. Something new
seems almost out of the running for ar
tstic and mechanical ingenuity in all
branches of trade has been during the last
few years working overtime. and has now
settled down to perfecting what was
thought perfect.
The choosing of suitable gifts for ones
fair. 1t is no easy matter at times to dis
cover the tastes of the one to whom the
present Is to be given or to select some
thing that will be both useful and orna-
mental Few persons care for a merely
useful present or for one whose sole merit
is beauty, so the difficult problem con-
fronts the Christmas giver of combining
these attributes But in nine cases out of
ten it is the gift made by the donor which
is most highly appreciated When this
vexed question presents itself 1t is COM
forting to remember that all womankind
delights in dainty trifles of lace and silk.
They are as pleased at six with a pretty
handkerchief case as they will be at sixty
Lingerie made by hand is charming gift
between girl friends, nothing being more
appreciated And one fair maiden has
made for her chum what she calls a. patch
work corset cover. 1t is made of the sheer
est nainsook, fashioned slightly full back
and front, and at the waist the extra
amount of material Is taken UP into tiny
hand-run tucks reaching several inches up
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oriental character in stitches copied from
old Indian samples. Extremely good color
effects are in this wise obtained with en-
broidery silks in crude tones. The net
work is~mounted on any pillow covering
one desires This work has endless pos
sibilities for variety, one of the variations
being a table square done in squares of
the Indian network Joined together with
coarse, handsome crochet, which orna-
mental lace is again so much used.
To buy copy of a friends favorite au-
thor, remove the commercial cover and
substitute one of heavy linen covered
with cream broche on which is a charm
ing design worked out in silks in Indian
effects is a twofold compliment, as the
recipient feels fiattered that her pet au-
thor has been honored by the donors
skill.
An address book is a welcome present,
and happy the person who can fill several
volumes with the addresses of pleasant ac-
quaintanceS and tried friends. Such book
is made by cutting a piece of thick paper
into the side for a cover and filling IL with
pieces of writing paper cut a little smaller
than the cover to form book. Stitch these
leaves through the middle and tie piece
of narrow ribbon through the center to hide
the stitches. Paint a spray of flowers In one
corner and bird in another and the word
Addresses across and you will have a
dainty book.
Neck Fixings.
A smart little neck arrangement is
ment of lace might take the place occupied
last year by the cross stitch collar or a
fanciful arrangement of linen decorated
with fagoting and French dots A little skill
with the brush will transform a long, scarf
like piece of chiffon four yards long and
one wide into a dainty. coquettish protec-
ton from drafts at dance and will prove
a delightful present for the girl who goes
out to evening functions.
Christmas gifts for men difficult to
choose and it is much easier to tell what
not to give than otherwise: still, a safe rule
to follow is to purchase them ready made.
Never select pipes or cigars for a man.
Women know nothing about them. and he
knows everything about his favorite brand
Men like plain, substantial masculine look
ing things and not fancy, frail gifts which
they almost afraid to handle. An UNI
brella or walking stick makes satisfactory
Christmas gift. See that it has a sensible
handle with no lavish display of gold or sill
yer mounting. Books and pictures may be
given If you know the mans tastes perfect
ly. Avoid giving jewelry to the male sex
unless you can curb your taste and buy to
suit the masculine likes and dislikes. 1t
is hazardous to purchase tie clips, rings.
watch chains and seals unless you select
plain and sensible ones.
Giving It Prettily.
The art of giving gracefully is a talent.
and the manner in which a present is be-
slowed invests it with the Christmas spirit
and makes the recipient think tenderly Of
the giver when the present is really insig.
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like a feather starting from the front of
the crown, curling over the hattened brim
at the back and finishing beneath the brim
on one side with a large fancy ornament.
The amateur milliner would have no
trouble In turning out creation OF such a
simple character.
The Frenchwoman dresses perfectly for
each occasion, but shopping is not UNDER
taken by her in the early morning; con-
sequently the toilet is made on rather an
elaborate scale for wear at some function
later in the day. She will drive to her
filters after a noon breakfast; and the
wise virgins are even now extending the
shopping hours n little for the selection OF
Christmas presents. In the Rue de la Paix
the jewelry shops have put on quite a
holiday air and II is in this exclusive quar-
ter that femininity is often to be found
purchasing some novelty in the gem line.
A dainty and smart little Christmas pres
ent consists of a miniature surrounded with
diamonds. If expense Is no object. or an
odd barbaric pendant OF antique workman
ship hung on black MORE ribbon almost
an inch wide. These. ribbon chains are
quite the swagger thing and are suppressed
Ing the jeweled affairs. Lorgnettes and
watches are both to be seen dangling from
the MORE ribbon, which ties i'm small bow
at the back of the neck or is fastened with
5eweled or enameled clasps.
Go-as-You-Please.
A girl I know described present fashions
the other day as whatever one hasn't got,'
and II really seems. in the general topsy
turyyism OF dress. that she was about
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Simple Cakes for the Holiday Season

Madeira Cake.-Beat six ounces of butter
with quarter of pound of powdered
sugar well with the hand till 1t becomes
smooth as cream, then beat up three eggs
in a teacupful OF milk and weigh out ten
ounces of flour. Add the flour to the but
ter and sugar by degrees, mixing IL all up
together with the hand: when IL becomes
rather stiff begin to add the milk and eggs.
a little at time. When all the ingredi-
ents are used flavor with a few drops of
vanilla or lemon, whichever is preferred.
ana at the last add teaspoonful of baking
powder Put the mixture into a well-but-
tereo ana papered tin and bake i'm a mod
crate oven from one hour to one hour and a
haiI- success In making this cake depends
upon mixing 1t well.
Snowdrop Cake-Reat three apps ,,,au
using the lightest colored yoIks, add a lit
Tie cream or milk and favoring to taste
Rub four ounces of butter into half a mound
or Hour, stir In four ounces of sugar. mix
py AIDING the eggs and milk and stirring
thoroughly, but lightly; then scatter I'm a
teaspoonful of baking powder Turn the
mixture into a CREASED cake tin, put into a
hot oven, reduce ~the heat after a LITTLE
while and let the cake bake gradually
When cold coat with sugar icing, and when
this is set cover the surface with desiccated
cocoanut, inserting few snowdrops at in
tervals just before serving
Good Cake Without Eggs.-Beat four level
teaspoonfuls of butter to a cream; add one
and half cupfuls of sugar; when well
mixed add one cupful of milk. alternating
with two cupfuls of -four; beat Thoroughly.
add a pinch of salt. two level teaspoonfuls
of baking powder and one teaspoonful of
havoring. Turn into a buttered cake pan
and bake In a moderate oven twenty min
utes.
Chocolate Cookies.-Beat to cream one
cupful Of butter and two cupfuls of sugar.
Add to these four well beaten eggs. half
cake of chocolate. melted or grated: a tea
spoonful of vanilla, half teaspoonful of
cinnamon, scant teaspoonful OF soda and
flour enough to roll thin. Roll out and cut
In fanciful shapes and bake in a quick oven.
Simple Sponge Cake.-Beat the yolks OF
three eggs and one and a half cupfuls OF
graduated sugar, one tablespoonful OF
lemon juice. half cupful of water. Sift In
two cupfuls of sifted -four. then add the
whites of the eggs. beaten stiff. and two
level teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Line
long. shallow pans with paper. turn in the
mixture and bake In a moderate oven forty
five minutes
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all Of the elementary dumbbe1l exercises
have some effect upon this part of the arm.
The newer school of extension work with
development but the old-fashioned exer-
cises are, for the most part, including
chest and shoulder work. Do not use the
heavy iron bell. however, as the old school
often prescribed. A two-pound wooden
bell is best.
Beneficial for All.
Do not think that the above exercises are
intended alone for the slender girl. They
are equally beneficial to the over-stout
woman, only she must use them much
more violently, working at them until she
is tired and perspiring If she is bound to
see the flesh melt away.
Massage combined with the movements
will push the beauty quest along as fast as
II can be pushed. Let the stout massage
hard and the slender use the same motions
gently First anoint the arm with SKIN
food. A good one is easily prepared by
melting an ounce of ordinary cold cream.
Buy what is called theatrical cream, Wnlch
is pure and without perfume: add an ounce
of sweet almond oil. half teaspoonful or
gycerine. ten drops oil of rose. Beat to
paste.
Use the skin food more plentifully if you
are thin. With the right hand reach as far
as YOU can around the left upper arne.
grasp it firmly work the hand forward
with a wringing motion. Proceed in the
same way with the forearm. When you re-
verse, massaging the right arm with the
left hand. you must make more OF an eitort,
as the left hand is weaker and not inclined
to do it's work we'll
Another motion is this: Seize the mus
cular portion of the arm. grasp it firmly.
then work the flesh up. and down
An Easy Recipe.
Young girls and sometimes older women
are inclined to a roughness of the flesh
upon the upper arm. This can be overcome
by scrubbing with the flesh brush and ap-
plying cold cream.
If the arms have tendency to be dfngy
of color. battle them at night with the
Juice of lemon in half glass of warm
water rubbing in cold cream and not wash
ing it off until morning. If this does not
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THE QUESfOf BEAUTY
1-V
Ways Of Developing Arms,
Shoulders and Chest.
REVERSE OLD PROVERB
IL
MASSAGE FOR THE OVER STOUT
SHOULD BE VIGOROUS.
For the Thin, Movements Must Be
Gentle-Good Hints to
Follow.

Written for The Evening Star.
what shall 1 do to make my arms
pretty?''
1t is constant cry. Did you ever hear
what the Spanish say? No woman I'M
der thirty has a beautiful arm. and then
she has ceased to care"
1t is very pessimistic, but worthy of con-
sideration. Reverse it and form for your
selves another proverb: THE woman UNI
der thirty may have a beautiful arm and
after that she may be glad of one
Nature, unaided, is not often inclined to
round out an arm to it's full perfection in
youth Even comparatively stout girl is
inclined to be slender between wrist and
shoulder. But exercise and massage will
give the desired outline
The exercises which you take for arm de-
velopment extend in their beneficial eff
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Fashions in Evening Wraps.

Concerning the evening wraps OF today a
whole folio might be written. There is al
ways a certain laxfty on the part Of fashion
as regards this particular item of attire,
and this season In particular she is allow
ing great license. A good many Of the vel
vet cioaks, which reach as far as the knees
and fall in soft, rich folds from deep yokes
deliberately trimmed. are lined with fur.
but every effort is made to avoid weight
ness. and really the velvets of today are
almost as soft and light as silk. AS mat
ter of fact however. where warmth is not
an object the newest and most favored
cloak Is that composed of two, three or
even four transparencies Of chiffon or any
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nificant in itself. For instance one woman
always ties her Christmas packages up with
blue ribbon mingled with beautiful spray
OF holly, while another always scents her
gifts with a certain sachet she affects.
Money is a gift not to be despised, but it
must be sent in a diplomatic fashion. A
check pinned to an umbrella, with the in
scription, For a rainy day." is a neat little
way of surmounting the difficulty. A young
man arrived at the sentimental stage, but
afraid to send to the object OF his affections
anything but conventional gift. may i'm
bed the little present in mistletoe which
will speak eloquently of the state of his
feelings and add beauty to the gift.
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Fashions in Japan.

The Empress of Japan and her suite were
once prevailed upon to lay aside their
quaint costumes and give trial to Partisan
gowns They quickly returned to the old
order Of things, however. for European
dress seems to necessitate the use of the
corset. and Japanese women thoroughly
appreciate the liberty given to their waists
by their pretty national dress.
There Is no distinction made In the style
of dress Of the women Of Japan-all wear
the kimono-and one can only imagine the
high position and wealth of the wearer by
the quality OF the material and Its em-
broidery.
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other fabric of the kind mounted enc over
the other In gradually deepening shades.
which reach the climax in the case of the
outside yelling. These are sometimes lined
through with lace and very often trimmed
with deep hounce of the same both at
the hem and over the shoulders at the base
OF the yoke. In some cases the cloak is
trimmed instead with narrow bands of fur.
either one above the other or deliberately
worked into key pattern all round, while
another pretty fancy is expressed in bows
OF gagged silver gauze forming the heading
to founces of accordion-plaited chiffon or
lace.
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PARIS, November 26, 1904.
These lovely November mornings every
body walks for an hour in the Avenue des
Acacias and it is the one time of the day
devoted to hygiene, the remainder being
usually spent in heated rooms not at all
conducive to health. But the early morn
ing hour spent in the open is certainly de-
lightful. Between 10 and IL o'clock the sim
pie but perfectly equipped brougham and
victoria motors or vehicles drawn by sin
gle "toppy" horse are lined up in double file
near the favorite promenade. The fair &C.
cupants of these luxurious carriages de-
scend. and the footing" as the Partisan
calls it, begins in earnest.
Short skirts and short. semiftting Jackets
in tweed or cloth are de rigueur, and a
touch of color in collar, cuffs or waistcoat is
the only frivolity noticeable on these trot-
teuse gowns The well-dressed Partisan wo-
man never makes the mistake of wearing
the three-quarter coat with walking jupe;
her idea of line is too keen for such sar-
toral contretemps to be possible.
Francis is the tailor patronized at the mo-
ment for walking frocks, and he comes
nearer meeting the demands~of the strictly
tailor made than any of the Partisan cou-
turieres. His model walking skirt this win
ter is circular, with seam up the front
and back, which cut gives smarter hang
over the hips than a gored skirt. There is
less chance of the petticoat 'rucking up"
as in the case of the gown with a detached
lining or which is fastened to it. In
deed, all skirts this season are made to be
worn over well-cut petticoat, and the eff
feet is very satisfactory.
Are Very Chic.
The hats donned during the morning
promenade are not remarkable except for
their unmistakable air of chicness. The
favorite chapeau seems to be the modified
three-cornered shape carried out in soft,
silky felt with the back hattened to the
crown. Listen while / unveil the secret of
their trimming. which is as simple as pos
sible | had one of these smart hats In my
hand and am quite sure can explain the
mysterious something which gave it a
cachet The hat was fiat pile black
beaver in a becomingly turned up tricorne,
and the trimming was made of a strip of
rich green velvet having a silvery light.
-Four fittings couple of inches wide were
sewed into the velvet, three standing up
and one down. Between the third and
fourth was a double row of gatherings.
The trimming was placed upon the hat
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Swiss embroidery applied in a pretty de-
sign and put together with fancy stitches.
Of course both fronts have the same motifs
arranged in order over them. The usual
fall of lace and beading run with wide
wash ribbon finishes neck and armholes.
Instead of being buttoned down the front,
rather large, lengthwise buttonholes are
worked, through which opening ribbon Is
drawn and tied in smart little bows The
corset cover has a deep frill of lace at the
waist line beaded with beading and ribbon.
A Shirt Waist Extender.
Another useful and pretty present on
the lingerie order is a shirt waist ex
tender To evolve this charming trifle
one needs to take length of thin cotton
batting long enough to fit over the bust
and about four inches deep; spread it
with a favorite scent and then cover
neatly with India silk. Over this comes
a shirred piece of chiffon taken up In four
tucked lines. The ends of this heading
are turned back in a ruffie and tied at
each end with full-looped rosettes of
baby ribbon. Attached to this strip of
chiffon is shieldlike piece of silk reach
ing from bust to waist line. on which are
three ruffies of four-inch Val lace. Four
gold or jeweled safety pins to fasten the
extender may accompany this gift If the
donor wants to be particularly generous.
No matter how many belts one may own.
still another is acceptable, and here is
will rival Orion's in beauty. 1t is an en-
broidered girdle whose foundation is
black velvet, or any color could be Substf-
tuted at will. The velvet is becomingly
cut to curve to the figure and embroid-
cred In a conventional design of leaves
and figures done in warm brown, dull
blue and olive tones, with a touch OF dull
yellow and red, the whole rather sug
gestive of a Persian pattern. Jewels are
set in the design wherever they are ef-
fectiye and worked around with gold
thread The way this ringing" is accom-
plished is peculiar. Two needles are used
in making the gold rings. both threaded
around the jewel. The fingers must never
touch the thread. as 1t makes it curl. The
effect when completed Is that of a Jewell
er's handiwork. Gloves and handker-
chiefs are always an acceptable gift. as
one cannot be oversupplied with these
with long. light gloves. which are worn
upon all dressy occasions nowadays with
sthe elbow sleeves. The young matron vii
appreciate centerpieces and dOilies In
lacework or embroidered linen. A dolly
case or tea coy is also a pleasing gift
and in the line of things to buy the list
is limited only by the length of the purse.
A design of poinsetta blossoms is espe-
cially appropriate on linen for the holi-
day present.
Sofa Cushions Forever.
We never seem to outlive our fondness
for sofa cushions. and the very newest
are made of Indian net embroidery. The
material used for the background is a net
OF stout texture and of a very coarse
mesh in white or especially dyed tones of
dull blue. mulberry, gold or green. This
net IL worked all over with patterns OF
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For dandruff and itching of the scalp
daily with this lotion: Six ounces
rose water, one ounce tincture cantharides
one-half ounce glycerine, one drachm liquid
one-half drachm rosemary OIL
one-half drachm thyme Oil. Green soap is
the best shampoo for dandruff
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Peroxide of hydrogen is the best eyebrow
bleach.