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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
WOMEN SUCCEED AS
ALPINE CLIMBERS
Expeditions in Which Thev
Have Taken Part
ASCENT OF MOUNT BLANC
Dangerous Feat Was Performed by
Mile. D'Aneeville-Hard Climb
Made by the Misses Pldeeon.
Accidents Easy to Avoid.
ASCENT OF MOUNT BLANC

If a woman has cool head, sound
health and good temper she may safely
tie herself on to a rope with a couple of
in the tonneau of her motor while she
sits at the wheel.
If she has none of these qualities she
had better remain at home in her own
drawing room and discourse on the at
fractions of "womanly women"
There is. however, one peculiarly wo-
manly quality which is of priceless value
to Alpine climber. says Mrs. Aubrey lie
Bond in the London Daily Mail, and that
is blind, unreasoning enthusiasm. What
this alone can do has been proved on
many occasions. and strilSingly in the
case of Mile d'Angeville. the second wo-
man to ascend Mont Blanc. 1t was nearly
century ago, and the one ambition of
this somewhat elderly lady had for years
been to reach the snowy dome of the
giant of the Alps. At last the moment
came when she could set out, and ac-
companled by a vast assemblage of guides
and porters she commenced what must
have seemed a hereulean task.
All went well until she reached the
| Grand Plateau stretch of snow covered
glacier some hours below the summit.
Here for the first time her strength gave
out. She was nearly suffocated from the
rarity of the air. Her eyelids dropped in
overpowering sleep. The guides thought
she could go no further, and in truth her
bodily forces were practically exhausted
but her will power remained, and making
me that II die on the way you will carry
me to the top" and the guides, astounded
by her determination, could only reply,
"Oui, mademoiselle."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19

Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let
the cawk make your Illustrations
A--IkAaaiA assiiAlnA- "
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
Real Estate Market.

The real estate market is reported quiet
but steady. One of the largest dealers
in the city, in discussing prevailing con-
ditions this morning stated that the prin-
eipal activity was in residence property,
which continues to move at good figures.
Property in the nelghborhood of West
lake seems to be especially popular with
the homeseekers The new plat of lots
that was laid off here last spring is be-
ing rapidly taken up and number of
handsome residences have already been
erected in this section. Indications are
that quite number of others of equal
taste will be erected this fall and will
keep up the standard of the neighborhood
as a select residence quarter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

Fine Priestley Cravenettc
Rain Coats-a useful
coat for rain or shine-put
up in elegant
style. $50 is the n~s
price most every ~ rs
where. Special at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

A swagger style Top-coat; cut
in the new length: shown In a
beautiful tan whipcord fabric:
Buffalo horn buttons, and other
wise elegantly talored and trim
med. A nobby coat go =s
that's easily in the SW. IS
SIS class. Special at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17
The Unknown Indian Ocean.

From the Geographical Journal
Perchance of no area of our great oceans
do we at the present day know less than
of the Indian ocean within the tropics.
Fifty years ego, in the days of the great
China and Indian clippers. it was save for
a small area to the north of Madagascar,
alive with white wings anxious to take
advantage of every slant of wind or the
smallest current. Its minutest character
fstfcs were then the subject of anxious
study, whereas now its greater part is to
most navigators an unknown sea. With
the opening of the Suez canal there was
profound alteration of trade, and the most
important routes now start not from Mau-
ritius or the Cape but from the Red sea
Hundreds of steamers laughing at winds
to Bombay and Colombo on the one hand
and to East African ports, to Madagascar,
Mauritius and Seychelles on the other.
From Colombo, again, there are regular
lines to Calcutta. Singapore, West Aus
tralia Mauritius and South Africa But,
except on the lines from the Red sea to Co
lombo, and from the latter to the far east
and to Australia, there Is a relative alb
sity for accurate knowledge of the winds,
currents and topography which is only
called forth by keen desire for saving
time or mileage. The routes across her
surface are also wide apart, and her islands
are commercially unimportant. Great areas
are seldom or never crossed by ships; IN
our six months cruise on H. M. s. Sealark
we never saw, except in port, single
steamer and only one solitary brig,
small trader from Mauritius to the Chagoe-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

lar of debt rests upon 1t. We feel our ef-
forts have been appreciated and that we
have found favor in the sight Of the Mason
ic fraternity. Since the laying of this cor
ner-stone we have been intrusted with the
name of that most noble time-honored or
ganization the world has ever known-"Ma-
sonic"
And. in the acknowledgment and christen-
ing Of this offspring the Grand Lodge adds
an annual per capita tax for its support. We
seem to get all we desire, yet we not
satisfied. nor will we be until we get the
plans for this home completed. Then we
can boast of a home at our national capital
equal, If not superior, to any jurisdiction
in the United States. We are now In a po-
stion to support this home as 1t is Our
next effort must be to create a building
fund. Our ambition must be to complete
this home. And not even then to rest from
our labors. An endowment fund can be Sc
cured that this home may be made an en-
during monument for all time. This home
for the aged and helpless appeals to us. We
have been Informed Of several requests In
wills in our favor and have been encour-
aged all along the line and feel that God is
blessing us in our labors. The relationship
existing between the members of the Ma
sonic fraternity and that Of the Eastern
Star Is among the dearest OF earthly ties
Our mutual interest centered In this home
will prove a blessing to each organization
for with us abideth faith. hope and charity.
but the greatest of these is charity"
At the conclusion Of Mrs. Lamond's ad-
dress Mrs Thomas c. Noyes sang Rags
and Tatters"s and as an encore several
stanzas of 1.-The Star Spangled Banner"
Long-Cherished Dream.
Mrs. Jeanette R. Newton, worthy grand
matron of the Order Of the Eastern Star,
addressed the gathering. saying that the
home "long cherished as a dream. then
fondly hoped for, now a blessed reality,
stands monument to the zeal, prayers and
untiring energy of a company of women and
men who have caught in some measure the
spirit OF love, self-sacrifice and devotion Of
Him who went about doing good Woman
has ever been the real leader in phiian-
thropy and reform. From poverty and vice
she has been the chief sufferer. 1t was in
the school of suffering that woman learned
the lesson of need; it was in the school of
service that she learned the secret Of min
istry to need, She who was last at His
cross and earliest at His grave has ever
been the most faithful follower of the Man
of sorrow And SO she has been quick to
see and eager to improve every opportunity
for lessening the sum of human misery and
distress.
mo more beneficent arm of service exists
than the government life-saving service. A
storm the summons to duty. Hardy men
pace the beach to and fro, alert for any
signals of peril or distress. The glare of
rocket sends lifeboat through the hungry
sea, manned by stalwart hearts that fear
no danger and shrink from no peril where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17
AUTOS TO RACE BALLOONS.
Combination Event Proposed at Pitts
field.

PITTSFIELD, Mass, October 17-Auto-
mobiles will figure In the balloon race to he
held here next Saturday by the Aero Club
Of America, according to a statement Issued
today Col. Homer w. Hedge of New York.
president of the club. in a letter to Super
intendent PEBBLES of the local gas COM
pany, which will supply the balloons with
gas. said that Allan r. Hawley one of the
members of the Aero Club, has offered a
valuable silver cup for the automobile which
will arrive at the landing place of any bal
loon taking part in the ascension within
twenty minutes after the balloons descent
The automobiles will start from the grounds
OF the gas company at the same time as the
balloons, and cards will be issued to each
driver who wishes to compete Already
there have been entries from some of the
local automobilists and much interest has
been aroused in the novel contest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17
FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY.
Dedication of Masonic and
Eastern Star Home.
CARING FOR THE DEPENDENT
Exercises Held on Veranda of the
New Building.
PROCESSION TO THE DEPOT
Addresses by President Of Board Of
Directors, Worthy Grand Matron
and Grand Masters.

In the name Of faith, hope and charity,
Walter A. Brown, grand master Of the
Grand Lodge of Masons Of the District of
Columbia, formally dedicated the new Ma
sonic and Eastern Star Home, on the Sligo
Mill road near the Metropolitan branch Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, yesterday
afternoon.
The ceremonies were held on the large
veranda, and the latter, the spacious hall
ways and the lawn were crowded. 1850.
The party that attended the ceremonies
departed from this city shortly after 1:30
o'clock on a special train of eleven coaches
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The
train started Immediately after the arrival
at the station of the Masonic bodies that
had marched from Masonic Temple, 9th and
streets. The procession was headed by
the National Guard Brigade Band and was
made up of Washington Commandery, No.
1, Master Masons. past masters, masters
of lodges and members of the Grand Lodge
of the District of Columbia.
March to the Home.
Upon the arrival of the train at the point
nearest the new home the march was re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

A very handsomely put up
garment-with all the latest
style lfnes-made of gen.
uine Priestley cravenette-
a dressy,
: sss'' d, sss- $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17
LABOR UNIofI VOTE.
Action Of the Recent Massachusetts
Convention

BOSTON, october 1.-THE official call for
united political action on the part of the
labor unions of the state, the plan of cam
pa1gn and the names of the men who Will
be opposed in the coming elections by the
labor men represented in the Massachu-
sets branch of the American Federation of
Labor Were mailed to the officers of every
union in the state today. This action was
taken as a result of resolutions adopted by
the state convention of the federation held
in Lawrence last week Among the men
opposed for public office are Lieut. Gov.
Eben S. Draper and twenty-five state sena-
tors who voted against or did not vote for
the overtime" bill at the last session of
the legislature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

service which we have been called upon to
perform here today-the dedication of this,
the Masonic and Eastern Star Home of the
poses for which it is ordained-the relief,
protection and support Of aged. INDECENT and
homeless master Masons their wives. wild
ows and orphans. and Of those near rela-
tives Of master Masons who are members
Of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Faith, hope and charityl These adnon-
ish US to have faith in God, hope In immor-
talfty and charity toward all mankind. The
greatest Of these is charity; for our faith
may be lost in sight; hope ends In fruj-
ton. but charity extends beyond the grave.
And OF what sort Of charity are we speak
Ing? Not that form which Is satisfied with
the strict performance OF q duty; but that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

more tangible than mere sympathy; we can
say, Come, abide with us, ye are Of our
people,. and we offer you home. May
tears be dried and burdened hearts be
lightened by the cheer we send. Today,
with hearts full of gratitude. we stand
shoulder to shoulder with our Masonic
brother in exemplifying the teachings Of
Him who said, 'Inasmuch as We have done
1t unto one of the least of these, my
brethren. We have done it unto me-
After the band had played another selec-
ton the formal dedicatory service was in
order, conducted by members Of the Grand
Lodge of Masons Of the District of Coium-
bia assisting Grand Master Brown. Dur
ing the ceremony Rev. DR.. Joseph Dawson.
pastor of Calvary Methodist Church, asked
the blessings of God upon the home and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

Extremely swell models in M.
S. M Fall Top and Overcoats-
one style in tan-48 inches long
Hare skirts-a very stylish coat
the other In black on a more
conservative style ~ y 1e
good value at 3 81
$3.50. Special at u "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17
the leaders in the movement in aid of its
ultimate completion.

the leaders In the movement in aid of its
ultimate completion.
Address by Grand Master.
'It has been my proud privilege this year.
as grand master of Masons, to take part in
many public ceremonies; to lay the corner
stones of public buildings, of churches, to
open the Masonic festival and to render
other services which Masons are frequently
called upon to perform" Grand Master
Brown explained. Some of these have
been notable; of historic character; of in
terest to the nation and the nations capt.
tai; performed in the presence of the chief
executive, his cabinet and the representa-
tives of foreign powers, and before vast
multitudes of the people of this magnificent
republic, whose chief corner stone repre-
sents the Masonic principle Of liberty and
equality, and a firm reliance upon Divine
Providence. But great as these undertake
ings have been, and proud and pleased as
we have been to render our services. and
with due respect to their Importance, yet
on none Of these occasions have felt more
real pleasure than have derived from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

life is at stake. No brazen tongue sounds
forth their praise; glitterng medals and In
signla Of rank are conspicuously wanting
as they go to and from their posts Of duty;
but who of us doubts that bending angels
strike from their harps of joy a sweeter
strain as they note the self-denying and
modest heroism of these noble men. Like
these are the organizations which patrol
the shore of life's stormy sea for rescue and
relief. The widow, stranded in poverty
through the sickness and death Of the bread
winner; children, bereaved and destitute;
lonely orphans, whose cry should be heard;
these have been, there are to be- rescued
from the engulfing wave of misery and
wretchedness that threatens the unprotect-
ed and innocent on every hand.
One More Life-saving Station.
To-day we women and men of the District
Of Columbia add one more life-saving sta
ton to the many that already adorn our
fair land. We pledge our hearts and our
hands to the noble work of rescung the
least of these from the dark and dangerous
places. Henceforth we can offer something
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

true reward, and be reflected in the happi-
ness Of your own lives
Close Of Exercises.
the Masonic choir sang a selection. after
which the benediction was pronounced by
Rev. D. WI skellenger. grand chaplain of
the Grand Lodge Of the F. A. A. NJ. of the
District Of Columbia.
After the home had been inspected and
refreshments served the party marched to
the train and returned to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17
CHICAGO REGISTRATION.
Figures Show Quite an Increase for
an Off Year

CHICAGO, October 1.-THE second and
last day of registration in Chicago yester-
day put 1850 names on the enrolment
BOOKS, bringing the total of voters entitled
to vote In the county. municipal and SAM
tary tickets November up to 347O74 This
is an increase of OBS over four years ago
that being a similar off-year registration.
but decrease of 81, S97 from the figures of
two years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17

Tho Want pages OF The Star are
70 full Of human interest. Read them
~ and see.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
GOT OYSTER STEW.
Senator Kean Ordered Dish as He
Liked It, and the Waiter
Did the Rest.

One day in the senate chamber at a
quarter of two o'clock Senator Kean,
of New Jersey. slipped over to the
desk of his friend, Senator Lodge, of
Massachusetts, and whispered some
thing III his ear, whereupon Mr.. Lodge
arose smiling, and the twain left the
chamber.
Arm in arm they proceeded down
the east marble stairway, crossed the
public restaurant and seated them
selves at one of the small tables in
the dining-room reserved for the mem
bers CT the upper branch of the ma
tional legislature.
Now" said the New JERSEY senator.
who has been called the epicure of the
senate, as he seated himself with an
air of happy expectation of the good
things to come, Il will give you such
an oyster stew as you will dream of,
Lodge. Waiter" turning to the son
OF Ham at his elbow, and slipping a
shining dollar into his palm, waiter
/ want you to go downstairs and tell
the chef exactly how l want this soup
made"
Yas, sab, vas, sah," replied the
darky, pocketing the money with alac-
rity and bending an attentive ear to
the senator.
Go down and tell him to take three
dozen Lynn Haven oysters and dry
them carefully on towel. Then tell
him to take stew pan and rub the
inner sides with a slice Of onion and a
slice of garlic-but mind you. not a
shred OF the vegetables is to be left in
the pan. After that he is to put a small
tablespoonful of flour in the pan with
two generous ones of butter and let
them cook to smooth consistency,
when he is to add pint and a half
of cream and pint of milk. When
this Genes to boil he must add the
dried oysters and small bit of mace,
with little red pepper and sufficient
salt. These are to cook exactly two
minutes and half, when he is to send
the stew at once to the table. Now,
do you understand what you are to
tell him?"
"Yas, sab, vas, sah," said the darky
again, and bowling low, disappeared
into the other room.
What he did there, however. was to
proceed to the dumbwaiter and call
down its cavernous depths the simple
words:
Oyster stew fur two, wild sum mace
in it,
What Senator Kean remarked when
he tasted the soup which was to have
been SO delectable cannot be recorded
here.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
IN REAL TRIBULATION.
Senator Lindsay Mourned Because the
Better Part of the Baggage Had
Been Irretrievably Lost.

A party of Kentuckians, including
Senator Lindsay and a number of the
house, were passengers on an east
bouni train last fall, on their way to
attend the opening of congress.
Before the party retired for the
night, the senator had permitted them
to partake of the contents of flask.
which he returned with religious care
to the depths of his dress-cuit case.
In the morning as the train was
vending its way through the Allie
gheny mountains, member of the
party who had risen early, perceived
the senator pacing up and down the
aisle, an expression Of disgust and dis
may upon his genial countenance.
What's the matter, Lindsay ?" asked
the other.
Matter enough" was the reply.
why, I've lost the better part of my
baggage"
Lost or stolen?"
Neither" said Senator Lindsay.
"the cork came out American Spec
tator.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
Up to Date Lawmakine.

Just after the house had convened
number of members were striving
to catch the speakers eye when Mr..
Cannon. after glancing at a slip on
his desk. said: The gentleman from
New York, Mr.. Waldo" The congress
man was astonished, for he had not
sought recognition. The speaker
ban ged his gavel and said: did
not the gentleman from New York ask
for recognition on bill number so and
sol" Then Nr. Waldo remembered
that he had, and said so. but unfor-
tuDstely he had not a copy of the
measure with him. The speaker
glowered at him, fished out a copy
of tae proposed legislation and hand
ed H. over to the clerk. saying: THE
gentleman from New York moves the
present consideration OF the following
BILL Then it was read and after
some discussion was passed, thus CIV
ing one more illustration of lawmak-
ing up to date.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
Nut. Furnish Cheap Living.

Norfolk, Virginia, has citizen
whose food costs him but S1.55
month, and he is increasing in fatness.
He is S. S. Wright. Here is his own
testimony:
During the last month l have lived
on s1.55 and Jared sumptuously; had
all l desired to eat, gained two pounds
in weight and never felt better in my
life. The only food 1 have eaten dur
ing the month has been eleven pounds
of nuts (brazils and pecans) 13 cents
worth of peanuts (roasted) and ono
pound of Yaisins. Some of this
shared with friends. This has been an
experiment with me, as l have read
much about nuts as a diet and re-
solved to try them. l am more amazed
than can tell you at the results of the
last month"
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
Unconscious Plagiarism.

Congressman Rucker, of Missouri. is
said to have been guilty of plagiarism
-unconsciously no doubt-when he
said in the house the other day: "The
only way you can check corruptionists
in Pennsylvania is to hang them. :"
Years ago Republican governor of
that state said to Senator Quay: "I
shall Try to drive every corrupt man
out of Pennsylvania" Governor" re-
piled Quay, do you intend to deprive
your party OF all its voters?"
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
BAD COMpLEXIONS
Depraved Blood Causes PimpIes and
Boiis-Dr. Williams Pink Pills
Make New Blood and
Cure EoIiovvS

"I abused my stomach, my blood got
out of order and then my face broke out
with pimples and boils," says Il. L. Rob-
ertson, of 1877 Addison street, Washing
ton, Pa. "This was over two years ago.
My stomach was in bad shape. After
eating would have to rest awhile or
would suffer the most severe pains in
my stomach. On arising would often
be so dizzy that could hardly stand up.
The slightest exertion would start my
back aching so that often had to sit
down and rest awhile. At times l ex-
perienced pain around the heart which
alarmed me but which l suppose came
from my stomach trouble.
~ began to break out on the face with
pimples and later with boils which con.
fined me to the house week or more ut
II time. One day l saw DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People advertised in n
pamphlet which was left at the door and
thought would give them trial. !
took several boxes of the pills before all
the pimples and boils left me, but am
now glad to say that my blood is good.
do not have any eruptions and l no
longer have the head and stomach
troubles have described. am very
grateful for what DIR. Williams Pink Pills
have done for me and have recon-
mended them and always will advise
those who are suffering from bad blood
or stomach trouble to try them."
Ifyou want good health you must have
good blood. Bad blood is the root of most
common diseases like anenlia, rheuma-
tism, sciatica, neuralgia, st. Vitus' dance,
nervousness, indigestion, debility. par
tial paralysis and locomotor ataxia.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists or sent, postpaid. on receipt
OF price, Goo. per box ;, six boxes for e2.6 30,
BY the DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady. NY.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
A Miner Mummy.

A miner who lost his life 1000 years
ago has been taken from a copper
mine in Chile recently. Copper oxide
has mummified his whole body The
mummy is in a fine state of preserva-
tion. Coarse sacking, evidently the
clothing of the ancient Inca workman,
was found with the body, as were also
two mallets, one fashioned out Of
granite and the other out of IRON
stone. These implements were tied
with thongs tied into bent sticks made
as double handles. Both the hide and
the wood were as fresh looking when
found as if they had been in use only
the day before.