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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
SHADOW PLAY IN CAIRO.
style of Entertainment That origi.
mated Centuries Ago in East.

Cairo.-Not long agon one of our ac-
quaintances, an Arab bookseller, who sits
all day crosslegged in a tiny book shop
near the Musk, asked us if we would like
to see a representation of the shadow play
to be given at the home of his cousin on
, the occasion of a wedding OF course we
were delighted to accept the invitation,
especially since 1t is not often that for
eigners have an opportunity to see the
entire play in a decent neghborhood.
1t is given regularly only In the Ill
famed fish market region. and bits of 1t
are sometimes given at festivals in
Ezbekiyeh Garden but the performances
given by private individuals either in their
homes or under canopies near by are the
best
The shadow play originated centuries
ago, where Is not exactly known, perhaps
In China; at all events, in some Oriental
country. One finds it still in China, Japan,
Ceylon, Turkey, Syria and Egypt, and
even in Greece.
Our Punch and Judy show is something
like it, only Punch Is a round doll. where
as the figures in the shadow play are
fiat, like paper dolls, with movable joints,
and it is their shadows only that one sees
at the plays They are cut out of leather,
which by some secret process is made
transparent; are painted in different col
ors, and as rule are very grotesque.
They are manipulated behind a white
curtain-between the curtain and bright
light. The manipulation sits at the side.
The shadow play is forbidden at present
in Constantlnople for political reasons,
and sometimes 1t is not allowed in Cairo.
IT, for instance, there is an epidemic of
cholern or pest. when it is not advisable
for crowds of people to meet together.
The performance that we saw was given
at night. at the shut in end of small
alleyway in the Arab quarters, and l was
the only woman present. at least openly
present. The small windows of the houses
on both sides were filled with women's
faces, some fair, some black as night.
saw them plainly enough but when
man looked up, whishl They disappeared
like phantoms.
One young girl, exceedingly pretty, even
ventured as far as the doorway, but her
Joy was short lived. Very soon some mast
culine authority of the household appear
ed and sent her back
The alleyway was galy decorated with
little red flags and Illuminated by means
of huge glass lanterns filled with small
lamps The houses were high and sombre
and Arabic in style, with little projecting
balconies of mushrablyeh work, and as
final effect the moon peeped down through
the crack at the juncture of the two end
houses and softly lighted the scene.
Below this crack, upon a high platform,
was stretched the curtain of the players
and sitting before and below the curtain
was the two man orchestra, one man play
ing a kind of bagpipe, using his cheeks for
the bag, and looking in consequence like
an absurd frog, and the other beating
drum with his hands. The latter. as he
sat there cross legged. impassive. un-
smiling. with anxious eyes, seemed to
me to give the character note to the scene,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
THE FINE ART OF
MOTHERING COLLEGE GIRLS
Is Morally and Mentally Perfected at
Converse College, Spartan
burg, s. C.

1t believes this to be its mission among
girls in whom the home-loving and home
making instincts are beginning to flower.
1t welcomes girls to Halls wherein the
nome suggestions are ever kept upper
most and shapes its course of training
toward the perfect type of the old-fash-
toned gentlewoman.
The Dean of the college. who comes into
closest heart-to-heart relation with the
girls is an ideal home mother indeed, a
charming Virginia lady of gentlest breed
ing, having grown daughters whose ad-
mirable raising certifles her own motherly
wisdom and experience in similar duties
covering a period of many years at Bryn
Mawr- and elsewhere. The whole system
is epitomized in the proyerb you can't
command a girl to be womanly, you
must induce her" and the policy under
lying the entire course of instruction tends
toward and accomplshes the feat of edu-
eating a girl according to her tastes, not
athwart them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
The Ideal Kitchen.
From Harper's Bazaar.

From Harpers Bazaar.
The ideal kitchen. no matter how mod
est. must meet several absolute require
ments. The sanitary conditions must be
perfect In regard to both cleanliness and
ventilation. and the greatest possible con-
venience and economy, Of time, labor and
patience must be attained for the cook
Cleanliness is the first consideration
and the most important. Walls. floor, fur
niture, and utensils must be non-absorb-
ent, scrubable with soap and water, free
from threatening cracks and crevices, and
all open to the daylight, without dark, in
accessible corners. The strength and pa
thence of the person doing the scrubbing
must also be considered, and the sur
faces made as easy to clean and polish as
possible. Tiles upon floor and walls reduce
this labor to a minimum and are Joy to
look upon, but they are not a joy to
tread and stand upon, because they are
too hard, and jar and tire a person on
this account. Cement floors have the same
objection. 1t is well to have rubber or
fibre mats in front of the sink and work.
tables at least, IL the floor is of tile or ce-
ment. For most of us tiles are too ex-
pensives. The locked rubber tiles which
are much easier for the feet are also ex-
pensive Hard wood comes next on the
list, but that spots and stains so easily
that 1t is a continual source of trouble.
II 1t is not maid or laid just right there
are apt to be cracks. and II the boards
have not been cut properly it will splinter
Soft-wood floors absorb spots and dirt even
more than the hard wood, and are con-
tinually splintering. Paint wears off very
rapidly with constant scrubbsng. The
vast possibility, and the one that has
proved the most practical and the best
up to the present time, is the soft pine
floor made of narrow boards carefully and
closely laid and covered with heavy inn
ported linoleum. The linoleum Is expen-
sive at first, but will wear for years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
THE MARGARET ALLEN SCHOOL


September 20 and 81 further
Nj. W. u.
Avenue. 7s3
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
Athens Female College

Owned and Controlled by North Ala
bama Conference.
ATHENS, ALABAMA.
Sixty fourth session begins Wednes-
day, September 18th.
Enrolment In boarding department
has doubled In last twelve months
Health conditions unsurpassed.
Ideal location on main line of L. n
N. Ry.. half way between Nashville
and Birmingham. with comfortable
dormitories. steam heated elect: ic
lights, handsome baths, sanitary plumb
ing and extensive recreation grounds.
Terms very reasonable. A chri5tian
home for your daughters.
For catalogue address
MARY NORMAN MOORE,
p. o. Drawer %, Athens, Ala.
TT cod tt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
BIRMINGHAM SEMINARY

BTRMENGHAMs ALABAMA.
Select boarding day school for girls ladies'
Distinctive
highest of womany character refined Christian
ome limited number of boarding girls ideal household comforts steam
thorough instruction in all departments special preparation
teachers examinations Currcua
the highest in the South
catalogue and full informaon please address,
COMPTON, Fifth Birmingham Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
Provoking Misunderstanding.
, Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The new girl at the summer resort was
letting her arm hang idly over the side
of the boat and dipping her fairy fingers
in the cool, ripping water.
"All this sort of thing Is new to me-"
she said. How do you do when you hook
a big fish,"
You have to play him with some SKILL
answered the girl who was handling the
oars. Don't let him have his head too
much. Yield little to his impetuousty,
but keep firm grasp. Accept his pres
ents, such as candy and the like, but
II was speaking of real fish, you
mean thingr Indignantly exclaimed the
other.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
IUFENED IbJI.1
John w. Abercrombie, Ii. D., President.

W. Ill d.
Political
Latin
cation Physics AM
moderate NEXT SESSION WEDNESDAY.
H.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26

ston. lots I. s. and 10. block Is; con-
sideration. $780,
From A. NJ Cook to Peter Gulas, six
lots In Tuxedo; consideration, 5000
From r. W. Russell to James Wilcox,
lots and .. block "a; consideration, $500.
From ]. 1avie to r. W. Russell lots
/ to s, block 1911 consideration, 1850.
From J. K Smith to ]. ]. D. Hall, lots
10 and Il, block 25-I; consideration, 1926.
From Dan Cunningham to ]. j. d. Hall,
lot l, near Palmer's Station: considera-
ton. $500.
From J. I. Gresham to L. J. Duncan,
two lots on G and Seventeenth street;
consideration. 1920.
Notes and Personals.
Wilson L Burgin win leave tomorrow
for st. Clair Springs, where he will spend
a few days vacation.
The Rev. J. w. Orr has returned from
Lewisberg. Tenn. where he spent
two weeks vacation. He will conduct
the usual service at the First Presby-
terian church tomorrow morning.
At a meeting of the local camp Of
United Confederate Veterans, the mem
bers Endorsed w w Shortridge, candi-
county
p. C. Summers has sold his interest
in the Ensley Grocery and Produce COM
pany to J. D. Brown, G. A Kohn, j. w.
Richards and other stockholders.
Miss Naomi Shortridge has returned
from a few weeks visit with relatives
and friends at Helena.
Miss Ida Dunnam of Helena is spending
a few days with the family of Mr.. and
Mrs w. w. Shortridge at Palmer Ter
race.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE
Marion. Alabama.

College courses leading to the degree
of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sci
ence Special training for business and
the study of law, medicine and engineer
Ing. Advanced laboratory courses in cleo
tricity and chemistry. 7-4-su wed-fri-t1
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
Dangerous Cult Teachers.

recently its attention called certain
exploiting doctrine that it is
life that of the spirit.
sleeps clothing have broken happy
of the
Should they disciples of their doctrines send
them of the communty-on rail, if need be-
spiritual
appeals intellectual
peope-women particular believed
teaching 1t pousy
spiritual maintain the And
finally spiritual destruction
that intelligent people should be vcmized
by such teachers. But it be remembered that
Every normal human being hungry for spiritual food He is
built that The of the physical appetite
And the appetite always judge of
The ads taught enthusiasts
long they do involve the family life But when the heaven
EARTH!
Keep society
When preacher priest,
what threatens teaching sancy
KICK HIM OUT!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
Real Realism.

Realism in is rapidly approaching
absactng a store
that merely seeking story
of shopiftng,
Perhaps she might plead that, the shopng
effect plagiarism which Shakespeare
bard other literary VIGOROUSLY
out infracion of the criminal laws.
Perhaps Anterior recently COM
planned when she said American raure respectable
thus being remedied.
Several lustrious writer's of the ramps
order gain material their
enthusiast in search of color night
known that Mr. Hornung burglary
Halle Erminie Rives TRANSPORTING
Kisses but there may ground suspicion.
in their
color else the earth would depopulated
1t is somewhat comforting reflect that hodup
whose revolver cononts
only student preparing
he and thrill your money
ing in the cold
There is high genius in application
than be suspected.
What wealth Of local color presidents
CURED to lend leal their
Cassie Chadwick book
literary gnus-for her story cause
her mdongsand penitentary
ranks of the immortals O.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
Is This Wealth?

For Charles a mighty power in
finance; today he lies alone, the poorest
powerful gold at
legislative bodies will enterprises
with the his
But today he lies helpless wealth. ambition
stripped from him, with do him
:.
OF what avail to him. is the wealth,
which fail embrace the children
of friends?
What Is 1t worth to to millions
courts the desinies
he has not created in heart
memory salt of tears
What is the good of mausoleum
few virtues to record thereon?
Yekes has been conspicuous of the get
matter how To him. Others interest
justifabe.
said he had lawyer his elbow
could Chicago he was
the center OF constant cyclone of charges corruption
Looking him lies today estranged
holding aoof with friends forgetting property
with the public retailing shady
hm-does that his while?
Is such life a fit example for anyone to follow7
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.-This
city is to have a $4,000 amuse-
ment project, comparing in it's
equipment and extent with the
"Dreamland" and Luna Park of Co.
ney Island and the White City of
Chicago. A company of San Fran
cisco capitalists base become in
terested in the enterprise and its
financial success is assured. The
big playground, which is to be
known as "Dreamland," taking its
name from its Coney Island proto-
type, will occupy three complete
city squares, covering an area of
between IL and II acres. The site
is a beautiful one, looking down
upon and embracing within it's
prospect the famous Golden Gate,
where the ships come in from the
sea; the bay of San Francisco,
with its islands, shores and beach
es, and the beautiful mountain
scenery in the background.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
OF INTEREST TO
THIN, WEAK PEOPLE,

1t is understood by every sick
man or woman, if they can get a
remedy that will stop the loss of
flesh, recovery is assured. People
that are nervous, with dizzy spells,
weakened memory and loss of am
bition, have thin blood. 1t ST. ows
in their complexion and tired man
ner, as they gain de2h they feel
and look better. To ga Il solid flesh
the blood must be made rich and
pure, DR.. Gums Blood and Nerve
Tonic puts in the body the pith of
what makes pure blood, and cures
disease by making strength. 1t Is
in tablet form. Sold by druggists
for Use per box Made by DR.. b.
sanko Co, Philadelphia, Pa. tt*
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
OPPOSED TO ARMY
CONTRACT SURGEONS
(Scripps News Association

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. G.
General Leonard Wood is strongly
opposed to the present system of
employing contract surgeons in the
army service and will make ener-
getic efforts to obtain legislation
to bring about that result. He has
sent a letter to Washington, in
which he deplores the employment
OF contract surgeons under any
conditions, and it is likely that the
opinion expressed by him will be
used for its full value by the army
medical department, with view
of obtaining the required legisla-
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
THE ORIGINAL,

Foley & Co.. Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and
lung remedy, and on account of the
great merit and popularity of Fol.
ey's Honey and Tar many imita.
tions are offered for the genuine
These worthless limitations have
similar osunding names. Beware of
them. The genuine Foley's Honey
and Tar Is in yellow package
Ask for it and refuse any substi.
tute. 1t is the best remedy for
coughs and colds. see
Chas. McNab, 402 Riverside.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good

A. H. Thurnes, a well known coal
operator of Buffalo, O., writes: 81
have been afflicted with kidney and
bladder trouble for years, passing
gravel and stones with circulating
pain. I got no relief from medicine
until l began taking Foley's Kidney
Cure, then the result was surpris-
ing. A few doses started the brick
dust like fine stones and now
have no pain across my kidneys
and I feel like a new man. 1t has
done me $1,000 worth of good" 49,
Chas. McNab. 402 Riverside.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06

On this spot the Dreamland Con-
struction company, which is incor-
porated under the laws of Cali
fornia, will build some of the
handsomest structures ever raised
as Temples of Pleasure. Each
theater and kiosk will be construct
ed from substantial materials and
along ornate lines. The grounds
will be laid out by famous artists,
including flowers, lawns, terraces,
canals, meats and lakes, where at
night the singing gondolier will
steer his pleasure craft. From the
center of the grounds, rising above
an arched bridge, will stand a tall
and brilliantly Illuminated tower.
ID. j. Grammar, the founder of
continuous vaudeville" Is at the
head of this enterprise. He has
made a study of the Coney Island
and Chicago enterprises and has
decided that San Francisco, which,
he says, is the best amusement
city in the world, proportionatel to
its population, will literally sup
port such venture. The construc-
ton of Dreamland will be- COM
menced during the present month,
and it is hoped to have force of
a thousand men employed. from
then until June 1, when the for
NAL opening takes place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS
(Scripps News Association. }

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. c.
Tomorrow the Russians all over
the world will celebrate Christmas.
Their celebration comes later than
that of the other Christian nations,
because they still adhere to the old
Julian calendar, which Is now 10
days behind our calendar. At the
Russian embassy the day will be
celebrated in the usual manner and
in the evening the ambassador and
his wife will entertain a select par.
ty at dinner. 1t will be a rather
quiet, semi-diplomatic affair.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
DIP. HYDE IN
plTTSBUPG
(Scripps News Association.)

PITTSBURG, Jan. CDR. Doug
las Hyde, the head of the Gaelic
League, who is now on a lecture
tour through the United States, to
arouse interest in the study of the
ancient Irish tongue, arrived here
this morning for days visit. This
evening he will deliver an address
before a large Irish meeting, to be
held in the Old City Hall. Dr.
Hyde is not only an ardent cham
pion of the Gaelic language, but, in
Ireland, Is regarded as the coming
man and a leader of the Parnell
class.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
PREPARING FOR
ROYAL BAPTISM
(Scripps News Association.)


ROME, Jan. 6.-Extensive prep
arations are made for ttS baptism
of Princess Ina of Battenberg, who
is soon to be married to King AL
fonso of Spain. The ceremony will
be performed in the most impress
sive manner and in the presence of
large number of spectators, at
st. Peters. Archbishop Stoner, the
highest English prelate in Rome,
will perform the ceremony in the
official presence of Cardinal Merry
del Val, the papal secretary of
state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
WASHINcTON'S
WEDDING DAY
(Scripps News Association

NEW YORK, Jan. Con Jan. 6,
1853, George Washington and Mar
tina cambridge GUSTS, were mar
ried. AS customary, the New York
chapter, d. A. RR., will observe
the anniversary of Washington's
wedding day by a brilliant enter
tainment, which will occupy part Of
the afternoon and evening. The
celebration will begin at o'clock
in the afternoon with a reception
at Sherry's. y
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06

DR.. M. V. O'Shea of Wisconsin
university caused a sensation be-
fore the King County Teachers in.
stitute yesterday by declaring that
the preponderance of women teach.
ers in the public schools was a
menace to the entire educational
system.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
bits Of NORTHWEST n[W5

Gabriel Thouroude, inspector of
the de la Campagnie de Chargeurs
Reunis of Paris, France, one of the
larg est foreign steamship compa-
MES in the world, is in Seattle in
vestigating the opportunities for
obtaining cargo at that port for
Europe, Mexico and Central Amer
lean ports.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06
WHICH JUST SHOWS THAT
FIRST LOVES ARE NOT
EVERYTHING ANYWAY.

John Rogers had often talked
with Clarice, his landlady's pretty
daughter, and one day she told him
her story.
81 will tell you, Mr.. Rogers. 1t
was when | was in Philadelphia
that | met Harris-Harris Bell
and | was-so different there, at
the parties went to with Fanny,
that he thought was pretty and
told me so, and said that he loved
me and wanted me to be his wife.
had a pretty white dress, you
know" timidly glancing at her fad
ed calico, "and we were engaged
and I could scarcely believe it, but
was very happy. He was such a
handsome gentleman, too, and so
aristocratic. At last he came over
to see me; and he saw mamma and
the children, the house and the
boarders, and I can't tell you how
it was, but he was different.
81 was proud, Mr.. Rogers, though
we are poor now, and broke it all
up. 1t wasn't the love l had
dreamed of. l thought life was a
fairy tale and love was beautiful"
"Clarice, would It help you any to
know that, I, too, have suffered as
you have suffered?" asked John.
81, too, dreamed of love, and
found a woman whom l believed
had given me that love; but be-
cause her parents found in me only
plain, poor man, no longer young
she gave me up.
He stopped speaking and was
gazing abstractedly out Of the win
dow, hard lines of regret and pas
sion written on his face.
Suddenly he felt a little soft
hand laid directly ON his, and Clar.
ice said:
"Mr. Rogers, | am so sorry"
He wrung the little working hand
and then he rose and went to his
room.
One day as he sauntered into the
parlor toward dusk, hoping that his
little friend would come there with
her basket of mending and sit a
while, he heard the rustic of fem
mime garments, and looking up saw
that his landlady stood before him.
Mrs. Dean was a woman who prid-
ed herself on her former dignity.
"Mr. Rogers" began the lady,
with unusual dignity, pray be seat
ed. | have noticed for some time
past that you have frequently of
evenings found your way into my
parlor and passed the time in con-
versation with my daughter, Clar-
ice. My daughter is in the habit of
assisting with the housework, in
cleaning and putting in order the
rooms of my gentlemen boarders.
This morning l entered your room
expecting to find Clarice dusting-
busting with all the light-hearted-
ness inspired by well fulfilled
duty" continued Mrs. Dean, waxing
eloquent. Imagine my consterna-
ton when | found her kneeling
at the bedside, her face pressed
against the pillows in tears. She
sprang up and tried to hide her
agitation, but, Mr. Rogers, am a
widow of eight children and a
large household of boarders. | can
not have you trifle with the feelings
of my daughter"
Madam" said John Rogers, eff
| had not already learned to love
your daughter this tale might work
upon my sympathies and appeal to
my honor, but | could never make
love pass from my lips that my
heart could not echo | cannot
applaud your course in revealing
your daughters emotion, and which
she no doubt would bitterly re-
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-06

1t is said an attempt will be
made at the meeting of the repub-
lican county central committee at
Walla Walla to GUST Eugene Lorton
from the position of chairman.