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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-01
A Talk by Charles Wagner


calls up the native land complete; when a
word a verse, opens a sunny breach into
the upper world. That is what we must
keep in mind.
One can hardly encourage man suf-
ficiently to fortify himself with numerous
helps to cultivate and increase his pro-
vision of ideal Song, for instance, is an
astonishing vehicle. There are songs one
one must know. Sing one must.
Oh, you say, IT have no voice.
l am not speaking of voice. am speak
ing of song. Even II you could not listen
to yourself sing inside. If ones voice re-
fuses, one can repeat beautiful songs,
hearing their melody in the mind, while
saying over the words. Yes, one must
often sing inside. when the life outside
would sooner incline one to weep.
Decidedly there is one salvation only
for men In the battle of life, 1t is to have
a soul. Otherwise nothing can be made
to work right. If the soul did not exist
we should have to invent it.
You are taking up profession. You
have a vocation. Do not fiatter your
self that you will succeed. Do not start
out like seekers after gold, w--ose future
depends upon mine. Take a provision Of
ideal and practical courage. Look for
difficulties. Be on your guard against the
dangers of the spirit of the routine of
vocations. And to prevent a vocation
whatever it may be, from falling into
the miry ruts of routine. be careful to re-
new it necessarily through the power of
the ideal. Without it every career ter
inmates in a fish trail gold turns to
lead, beautiful illusions to dead leaves.
Be faithful in little things. When you
think there is nothing further you can do
for a person beyond saying a kind word,
be faithful in that word, and say 1t con-
sumately, with your whole heart That
word may fall a blessing upon a dis
tracted life. When life becomes opress-
ing, absorbing hardly leaving you an
hour to breathe, or corner to sit down,
remember that the ideal needs but little
room. 1t is like those perennial and
industructible plants which sometimes
grow in the cracks of old walls, or high
up on the Hottest edifices and contrive
to find substance there. Preserve the seed
as a priceless treasure, and scatter 1t
upon the most barren soils-scatter it
broadcast. the desert itself can bloom.
I have still many things to say upon
the subject. But when once the mind has
been sharpened to receive certain reali-
ties, 1t can proceed by itself. and now l
have started these ideas stirring in your
minds, my whole desire is that the move
ment should continue
Love the ideal. love with sincere and
ardent heart the high and beautiful image
of a life consecrated to the superior good
of mankind. Strengthen within your
selves the inner voice. that the bewilder-
ing discordant clamor outside may not
lead you into error.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-01

it is sufficient that the water be dashed
or sprinkled over them. But palms, rub
Der plants and ivies should have each
leaf washed separately. They should be
washed with a sponge soaked In a weak
solution of borax water zone teaspoonful
of borax in a pitcher of water). More
than that, the jars that hold the plants
should be washed with the same solu-
ton in order to Illustrate the destructive
intentions of agile insects.
The plant that is appropriate and dec
orative in one place may not be SO in
another. Palms, which properly cared
for, should live indefinitely, are among
the most decorative plants. They are on
the whole the most appropriate plant for
the parlor or sitting room.
But they, too, need to re kept clean,
and the best and simplest method is the
weekly wash in tepid borax water This
will invigorate the palm, destroy lice or
insects of any sort and act as a cosmetic
on the plant leaf
Geraniums are always charming for a
window box either within or outside
There is something joyous and gay
about them in the sunny window, and
even the north window is more cheer
full for their presence, but they are not
at all the thing for the parlor jardniers;
this is not only because they are not
adapted in style to such a use, but also
because they will not bloom and flourish
without daylight. Ferns, however, will
thrive in the interior of a room, and a
fern is beautiful and appropriate almost
anywhere. The white Japanese lilies
(narcssus) growing in water from the
bulb, are charming in the right spot with
the right kind of fiat Japanese dish and
right kind of little stones to hold them
upright. They best near the window,
but not directly in the sunshine. They
are well placed in north window. Their
exquisite fragrance is additional
charm to all save those to whom flow
with a positive fragrance are objec-
tionable. Easter lilies are delightful used
In the same way. Azalea bushes are de-
lightful in light-colored rooms, but they
are seldom long lived. Plants of English
vioets are also lovely while they last,
which is longer at least. by many days.
than the cut flowers.
The possessor of bay window room
can make a charming effect by training
about 1t English Ivy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-01
KING EDWARDS TREASURES.
Priceless Objects Of Art at Windsor
and Buckingham.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Few people outside of the immediate
encourage of the court are aware that
Windsor castle and Buckingham palace
contain objets dart that are priceless,
and with no equal in no other royal
castle or palace In Europe. When the
king came to the throne and not till
then, did he fully realize to what he had
succeeded.
The rearrangement of the pictures, the
china, the cabinets, and in fact, all that
was beautiful both at Windsor and at
Buckingham palace, was intrusted to
Lord Esther, who has exquisite taste
and a wonderful knowledge of the beau
tiful.
The work is now completed, and in the
most perfect manner as may be seen by
a visit to the state apartments at Wind
sor. The king then called in an expert
adviser to point out more fully every de-
tail OF interest in this marvellous collec-
ton. The expert concluded his visit by
informing the king that he was prepared
then and there to pay $500, go for the con-
tents of single cabinet which they had
just inspected in one of the state apart
ments. The offer pleased the king in
tensely, and he does not fail to recount
it to his friends when showing them
the cabinet.
This collection was almost entirely
made by George III, who always in
trusted the buying of these treasures to
his chief-Laurens by name--who attend
ed all the important sales both in Eng
land and on the continent and, as time
shows, though only cook. he rarely.
if ever made "A mistake in buying
The pictures at Windsor castle have
been arranged so that each artist has
separate room for his works. and as far
as possible the furniture, china and con-
tents of the room are of the same period
as the pictures.
As each sovereign from earliest times
always bought the best pictures of the
best artists of their reigns these collec-
lions are of extraordinary value. At
Windsor alone the collection is estimated
to be worth e2,000000.
The Vandyck room was completed last
year, and now special attention is being
paid to the magnificent Rubens room.
The walls of the latter are now of the
same exquisite shade of red which is so
much admired in the former room. Some
of the finest china has been rearranged.
end It's lighting has been supervised by
a we'll known art expert
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-01
FLOWERS INDOORS,

Every one appreciates the charm and
sense of luxury created by the presence
of flowers in a room. But, unfortunate
ly, in this cline only the rich can have
flowers always. There are ways, how
ever, for the person of moderate means
to get around this financial difficulty.
In the first place, it is not necessary
to have a great number of flowers in or
der to decorate a room beautifully. The
Japanese, who are past masters in dec
Grafton and make a special study of
flower arrangement-it is a part of every
Japanese girls education-have discoy-
cred the secret, which is, simply to study
and reproduce as nearly as possible the
natural growth of the flower. Two roses.
or a single rose, with its leaves UNI
touched (they will not cost more than
10 cents a piece) are often rrore beautiful
In rather tall vase in just the right
place in the room than the most extrav-
agant bunch of American Beauty roses.
For those whose income will not per-
init the Indulgence in cut flowers, there
is still the luxury of growing plants, and
the feeling about plant is very interest
ing. There is a ssense of ownership, of
friendship. Everyone who has had
growing plant and cared for it knows
the kind of affection that one comes to
feel for it. Indeed, the fact of having
to care for 1t is probably partly the rea-
son for the affection. And they must be
cared for. A dear old lady who is most
miraculously successful with growing
things, always said, They have to be
cared for like little children"
And caring does not mean only wa
tering. 1t is important that plants
should have plenty of earth, plenty of
air, plenty-but not too much-water,
and as much sunshine as possible If they
are plants that require sunshine. All
plants should have their leaves washed.
In the case of the thinner leaved plants
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-01
Omissions Of History.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Momus was looking at his mask, which
the artist had just brought for his in
spection.
II had no idea," said Momus that the
mile-that-wont-com looked like
that"
But the mask merely continued to grin
at him.
The celebrated Mr.. O'Grady had Just
swum out.
Il refuserd to take one Of their life pre-
servers he explained to the wondering
crowd on the shore.
Once again Aladdin rubbed his lamp,
and the genie appeared.
"Slave," said Aladdin, bring me the
biggest tree In California and set 1t up in
my back yard
You laundering fool" said the genie
uttering frightful roar, don't you know
that nothing can be brought out Of Cali
fornia without paying tribute to the
Southern Pacific? 1t would bankrupt
me-"
Uttering another frightful roar. the
genie disappeared.
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Just Resentment.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Young Husband-Bertha, did yo's ask
the grocer to show you some of those
seedless beans / was telling you about
this morning?
Young Wife-Yes, and II you want your
slippers warmed before you put them on
you can warm them yourself, sir.
won't
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Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1905-11-24

A prominent naval officer tells OF the
trials OF a colleague in marrying on
the girls of his large and interesting
family. Also there is u lad Of ten years
in this family who. according to the
officer who tells the story. Is gifted
with very obscrvant mind.
Toward t.sy end of the winter the
father informed the lad that he was
going to lose his sister Ethel. for she
had become engaged to lieutenant
Just out OF Annapolis. I'm sorry 10
hear that. dad said the youngstor.
because I'm awfully fond of Ethel.
Still, we'll have Alice and Eva and
Maud. won't we?" Then. after mo-
mcnts reflection, he added:
by the way. dad. this arrangement
will advance Alice a number. won't
it?''-New York Times.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1905-11-24

our luck. But you seem to be listen
Ing. What is 1t you hear?"
Put your head out again. sir. and
you will be fully informed"
Jack does as requested.
The strong wind bears to his ears
crash Of shots and loud outcries:
nor is Travers more backward about
guessing their meaning than his COM
panion expected.
They are advancing this way. and
fighting as they come" he declares.
That is true as gospel. sir. Tho
May the god Of battles prosper their
cause until Spanish rule in Cuba Is
known no more"
Jacks curiosity In again aroused.
and he wonders what strange fortune
has welded the career OF this Briton
with the cause Of liberty In the Gem
OF the Antilles: but certainly there In
no time to hear the story now.
Doubtless the explosion Of the dyna'
mite destroyed the bridge. and caused
the wreck OF the military train. but
the majority OF the troops aboard have
escaped. and meet the attack Of their
foes with bravery that proves their
right to u part In the traditions OF
olden Spanish chivairy.
While our friends keep watch and
ward. wondering what new and
strange experience In about To be their
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1905-11-24

The camel is u large. homely ami.
nal with Two big warts ON its back.
when II has only one IL is called n
dromcdary. a camel can go for days
and days without drinking anything.
but IL wants its victuals regular. II
isn't any fun TO ride on n camel. l
tried It once. It feels as If you were
taking n ride on the Rocky mountains.
a camel will associate with any.
body. but prefers Egyptians. There
was man once who thought II made
camel tired TO hold it's head up. and
he tried to rest 1t by tying Its head
to one of the bumps. but the animal
bit large chunk out of his arm.
and he desisted. A camel is always
chewing something. but never lets you
see what It is. It walks MS II 1t were
lame on all four legs. You can al
ways see camel for nothing n: n
circus. If you want 20 see the giant
you have got to pay. This is because
1T is harder to raise giant than II
is to raise camel.-Chicago Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1905-11-24
First Experience with a Cart.

Years ago there came to this coun.
try man by the name OF Patrick
O'Day. The first job he got was work.
ing for l.. Y. Draper on the Brighton
road. Mr.. Draper was filling in around
n new house and got Pat to drive n
tip cart, the first he ever saw. Mr..
Draper and Pat filled the cart. and
then he told Pat to drive around to
the front and dump 1t. Pat drove
away and was gone long time, so
Draper thought he would go and see
what was keeping him. He got as
far as the corner of the house. when
he heard great commotion. and saw
Pat standing about four feet in front
OF the horse and nourishing whip In
the air and yelling: "Rhare up there!
Rhare UP and dump the cart!"-Bos.
ton i5erald.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1905-11-24

II Is the usual run of thinps ~
find the coyote out on the plains far
from the haunts OF man. At sight
OF n man he fees and hides. never by
any chance facing his enemy. The
coyote has been dubbed king OF COW
ards. II was most unhcard of &C.
currencc. then. when. n short time
ago. coyote was found In the back
yard of +. Berth In the heart Of the
business district OF San Francisco.
For some time Mr.. Berlin had noticed
his chickens were disappearing. and
there had been some talk Of strange
yellow dog u the Japanese settle
nent next doc. had sem sinking out
OF the yard. bs. such an idea as the
yellow dog being coyote never pre-
sented itself until the poor little
coyote was found in vat. where ho
had fallen trying TO make his escape.
He had broken his leg. The poor
wild thing was treated kindly. how
ever. and will probably be sold TO
the Chutes. the geological garden of
San Francisco. But the coyote In cap
tivity has never been success. He
never loses his Goa ardice and such
thing as teaching him tricks is out
of the question.
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shrewd scheme of poaehers-

A very ingenious trick employed by
English poachers is that OF leaving
an end of candle burning in a sar-
Ger of water in the bedroom. This
usually Is so arranged that the candle
will sputter out at about 10 o'clock.
Just as II it had been extlnguisbcd
and the man retired for the night.
This ruse is often employed by peach
ers, who discover that the keepers
are watching the house for signs of
the poacher leaving. In very many
cases the gamekeeper does not dis
cover that the candle could go out
without any human agency.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1905-11-24
FIX DUNE Z !JolII1l1]llI'y'l
&N$ AAI Of TIL CUBAN WAR E
Ee.LT&NMNl R1@QaE AMye1aN- y
copyright. 1887. by F, rennyson Nicely.
CHAPTER x,x-con.inu.d.
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CHAPTER xix-continued.
Perhaps he has Just discovered the
threatening danger from fire. or il
may be the railway carriage Is al
ready ablaze. Jack is convinced that
the danger springs from this source.
and not on account OF their demon
allied enemies.
He Is 10th to leave his present
anchorage; he believes he could re-
main indefinitely in such close proS'
unity to the divinity in the form OF
girl who Is moulding his fate with her
fair hands as potter shapes his clay
Duty calls. and he obeys.
Upon passing through the opening
which the vigorous onslaught of the
agent fashioned. he finds the trio
awaiting him.
Outside. the FIRE RACES, and the
cracking Of few minutes before Is
rapidly growing into an increasing
roar M the flames leap from tree ID
tree.
Rather an uncomfortable situation
I declare In the way in which he
sreets them.
We'll. l should say So" emphaii
cally declares Smithcrs. who has lost
his cooincss. and dances about like .
man ON scorchInI sridiron.
Have you made any discovery: Ii
tho carriage On fire." for he car
think Of nothing less. TO judge from
Smithcrs' actions.
Its worse" gioans the agent.
"How can that bc7' asks Travcrs
mentally deciding ,hs; his TRUSTED
agent must have his usually steady
mind affected In some Way by The
continuous run OF III luck that scent
to haunt him.
Because. unless we get out OF this
spot inStnntcr. we're bound for King
dom come by the Shbrtcs, route OF
record" comes the quick. mys'criou'
reply.
Tell me what you have discovered.
he says. In his au!c, way. which ever
the presence of the mos, startling
danger does not seem TO disturb IL
any extent.
ut Ii easily done. The guard has
lust been giving Il TO me. You re-
member several OF the compartment
Of this carriage are locked. ! have
5ust learned they contain ton OF am
munition for the use OF the Spanish
army In the acid. II the firc-h
single spark enters there. We will ncv
or know what struck US. Senior JACK.
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Her uneonselou. Loyalty.

A lawyer making n specially OF
divorce cases was recently consulted
by q woman DESTROYS OF bringing
action against her husband for sepa.
ration. The lady related n narrowing
story of her III treatment at the hands
of her better half. Indeed. the lawyer
was SO impressed By her recital of
woes that for moment he was
startled out of his usual professional
composure. Madam" he exclaimed.
from what you say, gather that this
man is perfect brute" whereupoR
the applicant for divorce rose with
dignity and said: "Sir. I shall consult
another lawyer. came here to get
your advice as to divorce. not to
hear my husband abusedi"-Sarrt''F
W>,l:ly.
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wReckAoe IS THEIR PROPERTY
Systematic Loosine on Western Coast
Of France.

Of France.
When III. british ship umzumbi.
liner plying between England and
South Africa. went On the rocks, on
tn. western coast of France, n lew
weeks ago. her furnishings and cargo
wcr. looted by the Inhabitants OF the
islands Of uShan, and Banncc.
search was made on these islands Tor
the stolen goods. hut to no purpose.
An inhabitant OF. rshant explained
the situation as follows: when u
shin is wrecked ON these islands the
robbers TAX. what they can and bury
IL In the sand or hide II In some other
way. They walt patiently TIL the hnr
and cry has ceased. and then 70 and
uncarih their barrels Of wine. spirits
and Madeira and the furniture they
have stolen.
'Piiiasc of this kind IL the principal
resource of many of the islanders and
the most bountifui harvest they could
possibly reap. No, wreck occurs ON
our coasts without these thieves has
,cnIng to the scene. Everything that
they ind IL turned TO some account.
whether IL he watches. money. furnf
turc. or even scxtants and chronom:
etors. Since I came to live on the
island I have seen ten wrecks strip
ped by these men and there are no
police TO stop them.
once fortnight the police come
with the mail packet and then you
hear some shrih whis,ling. which ~
the islanders method of telling one
another TO look out. The goods stolen
from the umzumbi will not zee the
light till three or four months hence.
The relocating OF that vessel aroused
great Indignation among these honest
people. who considered that once she
was on the rocks she belonged alb
golutely TO them"
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CHAPTER Xxx.
Jus. So Napoleon Re,rea,ed From
Moscow.

Just SO Napoleon Reiterated From
Moscow.
In his excitement Smiihcrs had
mentioned name upon which his lips
arc supposed TO be scaled: but MS
Robindo and Spencer have not con,
eludcd their argument at the door Of
ehc other compartment. II hardly
seems possible that any damage can
result from such slip Of the tongue.
No man fancics finding himself
placed over the magazine of n burn.
ing ship. and the startling informa.
ton conveyed in Smithcrs' crude but
effective manner gives Jack some TN
easincss. though II Ia to his credit
that Il is of others and not himself he
thinks.
Come" he says. chccriiy: at
seems MS though we've jumped out
of the frying.pan into the fire. and
our last state Is worse than the first.
The question is. how can VIC improve
the situation"
Smithcrs shakes his head helpless.
Iy. For once in his life he can see no
outlet. since It appears to be n choice
between two ovils-thc raging fire on
one hand. and the mob of half frenzied
gucrrillcros on the other. II they dc.