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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

The display of summer toilettes that
has held the center of the fashionable
stage ever since Lent first began-they
were really appropriate for the Southern
fittings that set In with the Mardi Gras
festivals-show no signs of waning with
the approach OF the warm weather.
Rather indeed, does the interest heighten,
for now Is the season when the frocks
themselves may be brought out and worn,
and that without anybody to hint that
one is trying TO rush the season" In the
least by so doing.
The lingerie gowns are among the most
charming effects of the late showings.
And to what a pinnacle of extravaganza
hive they reached The most exquisite
of hand embroideries are supplemented
by The use, and lavish use at that, of
renl laces, and 1t is no uncommon thing
to see frock with embroideries and sew
ernl kinds and cha racters of lace weaves
cleyerly combined.
One charming model that proclaims
Paris In its every line and fold shows a
blouse of batiste brodee that has a
V-shaped chemlsette of bebe Irish GRO
chet. the lines of this defined with a
platte vnlencIennes, and the Joining OF
blouse and chemisette concealed with an
worked TO match the blouse,
THE sleeve combined all three varying
materials most cleverly. The upper part
Is of broldered batfste, then there is n pun
Of tile yalenclennes, ended in frlll of
the same; and this drops over a cuff OF
the bebe Irish crochet The skirt shows
the all-over embroidery for the upper
part this deftly fitted with tuckings over
the hips; and Mt knee depth two LOUNGES
complete the length to the hem, the
flounces embroidered TO match the all
over Here are three widely varying ma
terias so ceverly combined that there Is
not a hint of scrapplness to the result,
no suggestion of the remnant counter
or the family piece bag-and certainly
neither the one nor the other Is suggested
In the price asked for this smart piece
of costly simplicity, for which, unlined.
the modest sum of $3.50 Is demanded and
eager purchasers are found Mt that figure,
It Is this same simplicity In effect, but
multiplicity of detail that Is the secret OF
the modishness of all the summer frocks.
They may, and probably to the unini-
tated do look as though they might he
duplicated for mere song; but when the
trial is made the result Is usually lacking
In the distinctive smartness which the
Partisan lingerie frock of really exquisite
materials always displays.
And this same multiplicity of detail Is
one of the newest vagaries of the silken
gown. That this is a silken summer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

fchus and carriage wraps by elderly
ladies' when driving In the Bots some
rather large ones in white with black
embroidcries are shown draped on ngures
In the old-fashioned shawl lines In more
than one Of the smart salons de costume
In Paris One wonders II they Will really
take and become one of the many features
of current fashions again.
There are some extremely smart little
coats for summer use fashioned from the
printed tafretas, and without lining.
These follow the extremely full box coat
patterns, with the back and side seams
flarlng widely. The sleeve may be either
half or full length but in either case It
must show considerable fullness at the
shoulder seam, so that the fullest OF dress
sleeves may be accommodated without rear
of crushing. The little coat is INTENDED
to come only to the curve of the hips Or
in the case OF a petite wearer' tribe
above rather than below this point.
In the atest of the friyolous-ooking
little wraps that go so far to complete
the summer toilette the shoulder seam is
consplcuously missing. Every effort Is
made to cut the sleeve. which Is oftenest
&C cape design, and the front is one I'M
broken line, and the entire little garment
Is edged all around with a perfec. cas-
cade of frills of lace and chiffon,
Those that come but to the waist line
or trite above it are the very newest
and there is simply not the slightest pre-
tense of fitting or of defining the hgure
of n
loose cut that stands well away from the
figure, and any attempt to introduce tit.
In failure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
The Latest Lingerie Frock.

chet Is backed with white chiffon, and
valenciennes and banding make surplice
line below this, the all-over blouse begin
ming only at the bust, and dropping with
soft fulness into the featherboned satin
girdle. The sleeve shows all of the ma
terials cleverly combined, the batiste.
valenciennes and crochet succeeding each
other In the order named. The skirt Is
cleverly fitted with tucks over the hips.
and at the knee the founces begin, a
wavy band of insertion serving for a
heading. The skirt length Is round. just
barely clearing the ground all around.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

The vogue of the lingerie gown In
creases daily, and the most exquisite EN-
broideries are now supplemented with the
real laces to increase their costly extrav-
agance In the charming example pic
tured an all-over embroidered batiste Is
used with founcings and landings to
match The chemsette Is In bebe Irish
crochet and the inserted sleeve pun In
platte Valenciennes; and vet. with the
union OF all these various materials there
Is no hint of patchiness or serappiness.
suggestive of the remnant counter or the
family piece bag. The chemIsette of Gro
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Why the Sky is Blue.

Did 1t ever strike you to Inquire why
the cloudess depths of the skies above us
are so delicately blue2 1t is not that the
gas we call air Is in itself blue. So far
as we know 1t is quite transparent and
absolutely colorless. No; the blue comes
from reflected light. Air is never pure;
you could not live in 1t IL 1t were. Count
ess millions of tiny particles, chiefly Of
water, ire always suspended in 1t. and
these arrest free passage of light. Each
particle has double refection--one In
ternal, tte other external-and so the re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

the Imperial Guard But the giant Is o,
Il peaceful disposition, and quietly silppee,a
over the frontier to avoid serving WIN
the coiors. He has appeared in Berlin ana
mendous sensation
His journeys are not source. OF pleas
nre TO him, for both in the train ana on
the boat he has to spend most OF his time
Ia recumhent position. He was met u,
London by van comfortably upholstered
aud htted with huge couch for the gian'
to reeline on, and drawn by four horses,
amount Of food to sustain ulte his gigantic
frame. and he is very particular as to its
being tasty and well cooked. During the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

Ivan Machnow is the tallest man that
has ever lived, for he stands feet ~
inches In his socks and weighs $50
pounds, although he is only % years OF
age This extraordinary man was born
in Charkoff, Russia, and until year ago
had never left his native soil The fastest
period of his growth was between the
ages of and IL.
When he was seven years old he was as
big as an ordinary man. AT II years or
age he was feet 6 inches ana NJ - ne
was feet 1sinch. When he was growing
nj this tremendous pace he. often slept
for ~ hours at stretch. When at War,
saw Machnow was drafted as recruit OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

Elected rays suffer what is called enter.
ference and show color
You Will notice that the sky appears
much bluer IL you look straight up than
II you look across toward the horizon.
The reason Is that In the first instance
you are naturally looking through much
thinner layer of air than In the second.
II there were no air, and consequently no
watery vapor, and nothing TO interfere
with free passage of light, even at mid
day the sky would look perfectly black,
and all the stars palmer than they do
now at midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Duties Of a Best Man.

In old days the bridegroom's best man
had more arduons duties than today.
Now they have resolved themselves In
much simpler list of responsibilities.
He used 10 have to propose the health
of the bridesmaids at breakfast Now
that there is generally no breakfast, and
but one toast Mt the most. he is released
from this performance.
However. something still remains to
him. He is expected TO take all cares
OF the hands of the bridegroom. who is
supposed to be In too agitated or absorbed =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

aay he partakes of the following meals:
Al O'Clock he has breakfast, consisting
Oh ~ hard boiled eggs, six or eight rolls
ana butter, washed down by one or two
quarts of milk or tea.
Al Il O'Clock he partakes of from two
70 three pounds of roast meat, FIVE pounds
At O'Clock he has SOM followed by
from three TO five pounds OF meat, poultry
OF nsn, vegetables and potatoes and three
beer
80 Az O'Clock he finishes up the day with
AZ 70 10 eggs, bread and butter ad libitum
and quart of tea.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

presence of mind TO attend to them him
self; he must support him with his pres
ence from the early morning of the
suspicious day till all is over. He Is re-
sponsible for bringing the happy man
in time to the church. and making sure
that he has the ring safely about him,
ready to be produced at the proper mo-
ment.
He stands beside him at that trying
moment when the bride Is due, but has
not vet made her appearance. He takes
charge OF his hat, and puts 1t where +
VIII ba In saassrs<~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

The tiny polo turban has about run
itself out In Its original lines It was
not so bad after ALL but 1t was a shape
that lent itself only too readily to cheap
reproduction and consequent caricature.
1t had to be too carefully fitted, not only
to the features, but likewise to the Golf
fure of the wearer, and this demanded an
amount of skill and cleverness on the
part of the milliner that 1t Is not always
nOssible 70 find
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Odds and Ends of Fashion
News.

Hand-painted porcelain set In filligree
silver Is one of the latest fads In this
direction. ones favorite flower being the
subject for the painter
Those exquisitey embroidered shawls of
Chinese crepe are being used again as
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-07
!, GRAIN MEN AS ORATORS
Local Traders on Program Of the Tri-
State Meeting. z

The names of E. S. Woodwork, pres
ident Of the Minneapolis Chamber of
Commerce, and James V. McHugh, of
the Chamber, were this morning placed
on the program for the annual conven
tion of the Tri-State Grain Dealers ,
association, to be held at Sioux Falls,
S. D., June 81 and %. Secretary j. J.
Quinn of the association also announces
that he has secured Professor Chilcott
of the South Dakota school of agricul-
ture, the noted writer and lecturer on
agricultural topics, who will address
the convention upon the subject Of
grain improvement. Others who have
consented to speak are P. P. Quist, state
weighmaster, who will cover the gen
eral scope Of the weighing department,
with the working of which few in the
grain trade are entirely familiar. j.
N. Barncard, chief deputy grain in
spector at Minneapolis, will speak on
the general work Of the state inspection
department.
Mr.. Quinn says the interest, manifest
ed in the convention indicates that the
attendance will be large. A party: of
representative grain men will go from
Minneapolis and the Milwaukee grain
trade will have representation, while a
number of visitors will also come from
Chicago and Duluth.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-07
Shirt Tailors and Monogram Work.
Hoffman 's-Two Stores-Try Us!
.FlREMEN HAVE REQUEST
WOULD ASK CONGRESS TO COM
PEI UNIFORMITY IN FIRE
FIGHTING APPARATUS.

An effort is to be made by the Mime
apolis and st. Paul fire departments to
have congress pass a law requiring uni
form connections for fire hose in all
cities maintaining departments.
Under the present systems every city
has it's own screw thread, and hose or
engine companies from other cities can
not connect with them. In the past
year it is said that property worth mil
lions Of dollars has been destroyed in
large cities of the country because help
from other cities was not obtainable. At
the time of the great Baltimore fire
in few instances could they be con-
nected.
Even in Minneapolis and St. Paul the
connections are not uniform. The de-
partments, however, have a stock of
special hose connections that can be fit
ted to the hydrants in either city. These
appliances are kept at the headquarters
in each city for emergency use and the
fire companies near the dividing line
are supplied with them. By this ar
rangement the twin cities are able to
aid each other. Other cities in Mime
sofa, however, could not possibly get
substantial aid from outside.
Even the fire equipments on the diff
ferent government reservations are not
uniform and Chief Canterbury said this
morning that it would probably be an
easy matter to get such a bill thru. The
the bill will be introduced at the next
session of congress by some Minnesota
representative. It will mean the say
ing of large amount Of money annual
ly and on that account strong support
is expected from the east.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-07
CHANGES IN FACULTY
SHIFTING OF INSTRUCTORS AN
NoUNCED BY PRESIDENT OF WI
MONA NORMAL sCHo OIL.

Important changes are to take place
in the makeup Of the faculty :fof the
state normal school at Winona, before it
opens this fall, according to DR.. G. 3.
Maxwell, president Of the institution,
who is registered at the National hotel
today - .s.- ~ 49,.
Among the new teachers will be Miss
Isabelle Austin, of Minneapolis, who
is studying in Speyar school, Columbia
university. She will become super
visor Of the intermediate department in
the Winona school. 31
Mrs. Irene Mead will return this fall
and take charge Of the department of
literature. The succeeding year Mrs
Mead is to become secretary and regis
trar, succeeding Mrs. Grace Hopkins
who will retire.
Professor Gaylord is to be absent the
first term and will spend the time in
special study at Stanford and Harvard
universities. Miss Jeane Weidenstall
q fellow in the Chicago university, will
fill Professor Gaylord's place.
Miss Jeanette Morey has resigned al
a critic teacher in the grammar grade
and will be married. Her place viii
be filled by Miss Sallie Buck Of Winona
Miss Ann Clarke, a teacher in the
Winona public schools, is to become
assistant in the normal kindergarten de
partment. y"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-07
MUSIC TEACHERS MEET
STATE CONVENTION CALLED TO
ORDER AT WINONA - POINTS
FROM THE REPORTS.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Winona, Mimi, June THE State
Music Teachers convention opened aus
piciously at the First Congregational
church today, with a representative at;
tendance Of music teachers from all
over the stahe. Marc D. Lambard Of
Winona, assisted by Jacob L. HORT,
ssoloist, gave a fine organ recital. F..
Irwin Shepard cordially welcomed the
delegates to Winona.
President D. Colville in his annual
address emphasized the Importance Of
teachers getting together occasionally
and said the aim of the state associa-
ton was to enroll every music teacher
in the state. In meeting outside the
twin cities, it was sought to cultivate
an interest in the different sections of
the state visited.
John A. Jaeger, secretary-t treasurer,
reported that 1900 music teachers in
Minnesota had been supplied with lit
erature concerning the association, but
not all had joined, the active member
ship showing slight falling off from
last year. The finances are in good
condition, the cash on hand and money
due the association amounting to $3.50.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-07
.INCINERAIOR TOO
FAR FROM CITY
MANAGER OF MANUFACTURING
COMPANY DISCUSSES LOCATION.
Experience Of Other cities, Which
Adopted Garbage Crematory Plan
When It's Success Was Demonstrated
Here, Proves that More Central Lo-
cation Would Be More Economical.

Since Minneapolis, four years ago,
put up the first Decarie incinerator for
the destruction of garbage and refuse,
the city has attracted great deal of
attention from municipal health and
sanitary officials, and nearly every
large city has at {one time or another
had some representative to inspect the
quence of the success of the pioneer
incinerator of this type, Atlanta. Ca;
Brooklyn, Johnstown, Pa; Spokane,
Wash; 1MSuncie, Ind, and Tampa, Fla,
have followed the example of Mime
apolis, while Lowell, Mass, and Los
Angeles are now installing the same
system.
It is worthy of note, however, that
while Minneapolis has showed the
cities above mentioned are saving thou
sands OF dollars annually and handling
the garbage much more expeditiously
by constructing the crematories as close
as possible to the business center of
the city. In Atlanta the. garbage plant
is located within four blocks Of Mari
eta street, the main street. of the city.
most prominent corners of the city.
In Spokane, the crematory, or IN
GENERATOR, is located near one Of the
bridges near the principal section Of
the city. .
John M. Root, general manager Of
the manufacturing company, thinks
that it would be a great benefit to Min
aaeapol1s II the crematory were moved
from the workhouse to Hall s island.
'The idea of hauling garbage five
miles naturally causes unfavorable
comment from those who come to this
city to study the garbage question: -
he said today. "With the crematory
on Hall s island the health department
could do the present work with one.
half the men and teams, which would
mean the saving of several thousands
Of dollars annually, or the present force
could do twice as much work, giving
daily service to sections Of the city
where collections Of garbage are made
semiweekly, and extending the collec
tion to parts of the city which are not
thus benefited. Either alternative is
desirable and should be seriously con
sidered by the council. = ~
GAS I understand it, the only obiec
ton to the removal Of the incinerato1
is the assumed one that it gives out
offensive odors. AS far as that feature
is concerned, the plant could be located
| right on Nicollet avenue and no one
would find the smoke any more often
! sive than, from any steam plant. Al
a matter of fact, it would not be near
ly so offensive. In view Of what the
| other cities of the country are doing
Minneapolis should not hesitate long tt
derive the benefits which will surely
| follow.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-07
WHEAT GRADING
MAY BE CHANGED
CHAMBER IS DIVIDED AS TO CON
TRACT GRADE.
Strong Following on Both Sides Of the
Question Promises a Merry Contest
When the Subject Comes Up for
Consideration on June 14-Another
Storm Brewing.

Wednesday, June IA, mas been fixed
upon for the decision Of the question of
the change of contract grade in wheat.
No sooner was the announcement made
than the exchange floor at the Chamber
of Commerce was dotted with groups of
men arguing the matter. The opposi-
tion to the measure began Immediately,
as also the advocacy of it's passage.
A big fight will be on when the polls
open. If the proposition goes thru, No.
2 northern wheat will be contract grade
in Minneapolis instead Of No. 1 north
ern, this effective after Sept. 80 next.
w. S. Warren, former president Of the
Chicago Board Of Trade, who recently
joined the Minneapolis Chamber, was on
the floor today. Mr.. Warren is averse
to mixing in the controversy and it is
uncertain to which side his Influence
will go, but, he says, he favors mainte-
ance of a high grade for contract.
Another fight broke out at the Cham
Der at noon. The assessment PROPOSE
tion Of yesterday, that would levy an
annual tax of 500 on every membership
for three years, is to be voted on at 8
pm. Tuesday, June Is. Opposing mem
bers claims this is plan to carry it
by vote Of acclamation. The DIRECTORS
ask that the directors reconsider it
and make it subject to regular ballot
at 10 am. and petition to this effect
received numerous signatures.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-07
GRADUA7ESOFTHE GRADES
GIVE PROGRAlN TOMORROW

Recitation s.The Bishop and the Caterpillar y
Roy Robinson, Franklin school,
Recitation 1.-THE Brier Rose" Bessie Piatt,
Exercise in physical culture, Logan school.
Presentation of diplomas, DR.. Charles NJ.
Jordan.
Address to class, w. w. Hobbs.
Chorus, "The Star-Spangled Banner"
East District Exercises.
East High Auditorium, pm.
PROGRAM.
Call to Arms "king of the Forest school
An An, original GIN story story Sadie Boysen ;.
Song "Life's Lullaby" Walter Higgins.
An original story, "a Lucky Find" Laura
Recitation. "a Passport to Paradise" Lydia
Cox.
1.-The Torrent" school chorus
"A An original story. "Harry's Burglar" Ralph
Re! Recitation THE Organ Builder" Alice Healy:
= Presentation of diplomas, Superintendent
G. NJ Jordan. -
Central District Exercises.
Auditorium, $3.50 pm.
Trio (a), 'Prince Charming H. P. Dunell:
(b) From Our Director" r. E. Bigelow; first
mandolin, Clifford p: Oliason; second mandolin,
Arthur E. Johnson; piano, Leah Bronsdon; Wash
ington.
Recitation. "Brier Rose" Boyeson; Gladys
Moss, Garfield school.
Chorus, selection from ''Judas Maccabaeus, -
(see list of graduates).
Recitation, "The Earl King,'' Walter Scott;
Bessie Fox. Jefferson school.
Piano solo, ''Impromptu,'' Reinhold; Marjorie
Manner, Emerson school.
Reading, "L'Envoi," Kipling; Evelyn Camp,
Whittier school,,
Chorus. '.song of Peace" Sullivan.
Recitation, dialect, Arnold Shutter, Madison
school.
|. Physical exercises, Bryant school.
Recitation, eat Close of School," Whittier;
| Mildred Boron. Calhoun.
Violin solo," I'll Trovatore'' (fantasie) ar
ranged by J. B. Singelee, 'op. 81; Genevieve Grit
| feth, Douglas school.
| Presentation of displomas, DR.. Charles NJ. Jor
dan
| Class song, "Land of Greatness
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-07
AROUND THE TOWN

Died at Her Lodgings.-Miss Emma
Wuiff Of Wheaton, MINI, who com
mitted suicide yesterday, was at the
home of Mrs. Emma Booth, 1874 Penn
avenue N, instead of at DR.. Leo M:
Crafts house, as enormously stated
yesterday. ...
+: No Auto for Fire Chief-The PROPOSE
ton to supply Chief J. R: Canterbury
Of the fire department with an auto
mobile was laid on the table by the
council committee on fire department.
today. Some of the aldermen thought
that the plan might prove costly, and
others thought that it would be neces-
sary to maintain a horse and carnage
as a reserve.
, Seeks Health in South.-George G..
Cochran, for many years associate edl-
tor of h e Jour n a |, left last night
accompanied by Mrs. Cochran, for Ashe-
vile, n. G. Mr.. Cochran has been out
Of health for some time and this trip
to the south is made in the expectation
fetal If it proves to be he will prob
ably reside in the south hereafter.
MI. Bradstreet's Ilness.-The illness
Of John S. Bradstreet has developed
into a serious case of pneumonia which
is, giving his friends much anxiety.
Mr.. Bradstreet, who has been in St..
Barnabas hospital for several weeks as
the result of an automobile accident,
had partially recovered when pneu-
monia supervened. His condition has
remained unchanged during the past
twenty-four hours, and it is thought he
is holding his own.
Did Not Like Place.-Matthew Ok
brouh, convicted in police court on a
charge of selling poor milk, recalled his
bluff to serve the sentence rather than
pay fine. The state showed that the
milk was below the standard and the
court imposed a sentence of 500 or
twenty days. Oxbrough was locked up
in the detention room. He asked to be
brought before the court again. He
said that if the sentence was cut in two
he would pay the fine. This the court
finally allowed, and the milkman hurried
to the fresh air Of the street.