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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
HUMORISTS PLAN MONUMENT ID ME Distinguished Writers at Head
 of Project FUNMAKERS WILL MEET The Rev. Robert J. Burdette, a Per sonal Friend of Bill Nye, Is
 One of the Leaders in
 Movement.
FUNMAkERS WILL MEET
From the Los Angeles Herald.

From the Los Angeles Herald.
 According to plans made by Frank Thompson Searight of Los Angeles, sec retary-treasurer of the American Press Humorists, that organization has taken up the project of building a monument to the late Edgar Wilson Nye at La ramie, Wyo., and the fund is to be swelled by proceeds from big enter tainment which the funmakers will give in the week of September 15 next. while their fifth annual convention is in pro- gress in Los Angeles. Cooperating with Mir Searight Is the Rev. Robert J. Bur dette, who, as "Bob' Burdette, the Bur lington Hawk-eye humorist. was friend of Bill Nye. MT. Bnrdette, as long ago as 1901, when the American Press Hu- morists held their annual convention in St. Louis, favored the monument project and not only is he assuming a large part of the work in connection with the project now. but has agreed to act as one of the entertainers on a big bill in the auditorium, for which arrangements with Manager Sparks M. Berry have been concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
The Judae,s Potatoes.

From the Nashville Banner.
 Down in Cochran. Ga., the affairs of civil justice are administered by Judge Edwards who is also an enthusiastic farmer. One cloudy spring afternoon court was convened to try a peculiarly tortuous and perpleXing case. Judge Ed wards listened with growing unrest. He was observed at last to seize slip of paper, scribble a few words, place the document beneath a heavy paperweight, and reach for his hat.
 Captain he called cheerily. excuse me for interruptin' you. Suh; you go right on with your argument, which is alarmed good one. It's suah goin to rain this evening. gentlemen, an l got to set out my potatoes right away. But. you go right on, Captain! When you an the Major get through you all'll find my de- cision under this heah paperweight.'
 The door closed upon an astonished ora tor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
About the ScaIp.

The scalp should be thoroughly mas saged every night. Grasp the scalp with the hands, at the sides as well at the back, and with some pressure loosen the tissues from the underlying parts and try to raise 1t in folds. Or 1t may be pinched with the foreinsers, producing some vas cular Aux and a sense of warmth.
 After the hair has been well brushed and massaged 1t should be loosely braided and left hanging down.
 If the scalp Is too dry nothing Is better than pure vaseline, though some persons prefer olive oil, applied by means of a dropper.
 The yolks of three eggs beaten up with lime water makes a good shampoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
State Normal College,
Florence, Ala.

Training School for Teachers. tui- tion free.
 Full corps of expert teachers. Courses in Pedagogy, Science, Literature, His- tory, Mathematics, English, Latin. Man ual Training, Music, common school branches and modern languages.
 Graduates readily secure good posi- tions. Special attention given to pre- paration of teachers for the public schools. Fall term will begin Thurs day, Sept. 18th.
 Board S10 to SIP per calendar month. Necessary expenses $100 to S125 per session of nine months.
 Write for catalogue to :
 NJ. C. WILSON, President 5-30- h-su-tf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Face Massaue.

Dorls-An excellent method of facial massage Is to place the thumbs at the base of the ears, with the tips of the fingers resting by the nose over the chin. Draw the fingers across the cheeks, slight ly upward Never push them forward. Do not press to heavily on the thumb The skin should always be thoroughly washed first with warm water and pure soap, the Melorose cream being applied by the massabe movement. Pressure should never be too heavy and all movements tematic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

said the host. Now l happen to know twith an emphasis on the verb that they are ginger eakes.''
 But, how do you know?' responded his distrustful guest
 How do l know?' shrielxed Jimmie. By the great horn spoon, you doubting Thomas, l know they are ginger cakes because Aunt Mary said they were.''
 There was no further question, but it turned out afterward that Aunt Mary in her eagerness to oblige Jimmie. had neglected to add ginger to the ingredients used ir making the dough for the cakes. It was the play of Hamlet; with Ham, let out of the cast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
About the Nails.

Kate-The nails should be filed In a curve following the shape of the finger with the flexible file to the desired length, shipping off with the scissors the ragged portions about the sides and the corners of the nail where 1t runs down Into the flesh and then immerse In the bath Hold the fingers down to the root of the nail in the bath until the flesh Is soft enough to push back without being painful. Then dry on a soft napkin. and with the square end of the cutcle pusher push the flesh back from the root and sides of the nall gently preserving carefully the half moon curve Old flesh will seurf up in the process and this may be cut away with the fine scissors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
The Motorists Joke.

From the London Tatler.
 'I think I'll try filling the tires of my automobile with Illuminating gas," said the amateur chauffeur.
 Good joke" gurgled his fool friend. "Expect to make it light. Ha! Hal"
 Nothing of the kind." replied the anna teur chauffeur: T thought 1t might in- crease the speed of the machine. Just think how the stuff makes the wheels of a gas meter spin around
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Sinqeina the Hair.

Beatrice-Clippng or sngeing is neces- sary occasionally, no matter how luxu- riant ones tresses may be. To do either of these, part the hair in long strands and twist them until fairly firm small rope of hair is the result Rough up the edges a little. Then clip the ends that stick out all along. being careful not to cut so closely that the long. sound hairs are cut as well. For singe- ing, run a lighted taper along the lock rapidly. and exercising the same care as you would in clipping, to see that the flame touches only the short ends that need to be removed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Developing Bust and Chest.

Deep breathing helps greatly in de- veloplng the chest. Every morning upon arising take in at least 50 deep breaths, holding each while you can count ten. At night before retiring do the same thing. Afterwards massage well with cold cream, and three times a day take Will lard Whites 'Naucaire Galega tablets. Drink plenty of cold water, avoiding all drinks containing acids, and within a month the bust measure will have in- creased to the extent of several inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
For Brittle Nails.

NJ M.-Every night before going to bed apply good cold cream rubbing it well into the nails, so that it is ab- sorbed. Then for a month visit a man icure once week, going to some one who thoroughly understands the treatment necessary for nails in the brittle con- dition Extreme brittleness sometimes comes from washing the hands too often. and 1t would be well for you to consider If this Is the cause of the present condi- tfon of VOIIr nails
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Systematic Exercise.

Exercise is one of the best means of getting rid of superfiuous flesh. but to do any good it must be taken systemati- cally every day-in the air if possible; If impossible, then in the house in the form of cahsthenlcs. Don't tire yourself by suddenly beginning to take tremendous walks, if you are not in the habit of walking. but do things gradually. begin ming, say, with couple of miles, or even less. a day, and taking a longer dis tance as you yet accustomed to exercise. Perseverance pays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Moist Hands.

Mrs. C. L. M.-Much can be done to improve the condition of moist hands, and one may begin by wetting thoroughly every day with mixture of two ounces of cologne and two drams of tincture of belladonna. Always use this after wash ing.
 Make another lection of one dram of isinglass, one dram of turpentine and two drams of oxide of zinc ointment Put the turpentne into a small basin and set into boiling water. When the turpentlne is warm add the isinglass, and kep at a gentle heat until the isin- glass is dissolved. Care must be taken that the turpentne does not come into direct contact with the heat or It will burn. The basin will have heat enough if put over a radiator.
 When the isinglass is dissolved pour the liquid slowly over the ointment. work ing 1t in smoothly
 Rub this thoroughly into the palms at night, and if possible, twice during the day Finish with any powder in the day time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Feminine Caution.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
 Will you marry me?"
 First tell me-" replied the girl earn estly, is this an April fool jest?'
 He assured her that it was not
 Then" she rejoined. "I am forced to answer in the negative but, of course, I didn't want to spoil a joke"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

| A splendid gargle for severe cases of ] sore throat, which does not burn the throat or lips, and gives almost instant relief is the mixture of one glass of water, one teaspoonfnl of soda, and ten drops of carbolic acid
 If persisted in long enough, olive oil taken after meals will cure stomach trou- ble. Let the dose be small at first, grad ually increasing 1t to teaspoonful. Alter takinf for some weeks the unpleasant taste will disappeared.
 Incased in tight-fitting corsets, the or gans of respiration have ceased to do their work properly; not enough air can be taken into the lungs to purify the blood and in process of time the face will bear It's faithful testimony. One of the very best hair fnvigoratorS is said to be castor oil, and this, if dis
 agreeable, can be scented with a drop of fieranium. Rub 1t well into the scalp, but not more than five drops are necessary for the whole head.
 It is of prime importance to keep ones
 teeth in as perfect condition as possible. Many cases of almost chronic neuralgia have been entirely crued by having badly decayed teeth drawn and others that could be saved properly filed Permitting chld's hair to hang loose ly over the face. being confined in no way whatever, may show off beautiful hair to dNF dilldEt, pAl u VIII thASo llihN eiA' pNHe
 points of the ehilds face and may be
 the cause of scanty eyebrows.
 For a cough. take one tablespoonful
 of pine tar to one cupful of white sugar and add enough water to make a syrup; boil half an hour and then set it away to cool. When cooled off, take stick and make a hole in the hardened mass and
 pour off the syrup into a bottle A small teaspoonful of this syrup taken oe- easionallv relieves a cough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Treating the cuticle.

To try to remove the cutcle before the nail has been prepared for 1t Is a cause of bad shaping. It Is absolutely impossible to do this work correctly until the outicle has been softeped with suff- cient soaking. This should be done by preparing a small basin of water made very soapy. Into this the fingers should be plunged for three to five minutes, &C., eordlng to the degree of hardness of the skin. When it has become soft enough to work away from the nail without pres sure of stick or knife the clearing should be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Preparina for the Game.

From the Baltimore American.
 Stern Employer-Come here, hoy. How many grandmothers have you got:
 Surprised Office Boy-Two, sir, just like other folks.
 S. E.-All right Now, remember, have you on record, and two arc your limit for the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Superfluous Hair.

Beliefs there any way of removing superfluous hair from the face? I do not want to go to the expense of an electric needle. l would like to try something else.
 You might try pumiee stone. Simply rub 1t on the surface until you have rubbed off all the hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Hair curler.

To make the hair curl try this so- lution: Potassium carbonate, 12O grams; ammonia water, 1 fluid dram; alcohol. F fluid drams; rosewater, enough to make 16 fluid ounces. In using, moisten the hair adjust it loosely and 1t will curl upon drying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Developing the Arms.

B. E. C.-Massage will be the best thing for your arms and wrists. Use some good skin food, such as alcohol, or, if there is no tendency to superfiuoas hair cocoa butter For your neck try stretch ing exercises In addition to the massage. Ten minutes night and morning stretch ing the neck upward and from side to side will do wonders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Massage your throat each night be- fore retiring, giving at least 15 minutes to this task. and using Melorose cream very freely. In the morning, remove with a father made of castillo soap and hot water Rinse with cold water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
A Good Hair Tonis.

Marie-A very good hair tonic is com posed of 16 grains bisulphate of quinine. four ounces of alcohol, one-half ounce of bay rum, one-half ounce of glycerine, water sufficient to make one point Eric tion the scalp with this every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Distinauished Men Invited.

In addition to Bob" Burdette there al- ready have been promised such well known humorous lecturers as Melville D. Landon (EH Perkins, and Sam Davis, editor of the Carson Appeal, both hu- morists of the old days, and associates of Bill Nye; Strickland W. Gillian, for mer humorst of the Los Angeles Her aid, lecturer for the Slayton Lyceum bu- reau, Chicago and famous for his classic "Finnigan to F1annigan;" Edmund Vance Cooke, president of the National Lyceum entertainers, better known in Los Ange- les as the Ohio Philosopher, and fa- vorite here in his Pot Luck with a Poet" Judd M. Lewis author and lec- turer and humorist of the Houston Post; Charles Battell Loomis, Thomas Angus tina Daly. of Philadelphia president of the American Press Humorists; s. D. Riser of the Chicago Record Herald, and Wilbur D. Nesbit of the Chicago Trib- une. Invitations also have been sent Samuel l.. Clemens, (Mark Twain), James Whitcomb Riley, Joel Chandler Harris Uncle Remus). John Kendriok Bangs, Frank L. Stanton and Holman F. Day. members of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Almond Meal.

A B. C.-Almond meal can be used In place of soap, If soap irritates the complexion. A very good formula is this Four ounces or orris root in fine powder, four ounces of wheat flour, one ounce of finely powdered castle soap, one ounce of pure borax. ten drops of oil of bergamot. one dram of tincture Of musk. Mix well and pass through sieve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
How Assessed.

From the New York Herald
 How do you think stolen kisses ought to be assessed?'
 ''At their face value"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Cure for Rlackheads.

Alto, Mich, May 2l. Mile. Merlyn, Buffalo, N. Y; Dear Madam-Can you give me a cure for blackheads? My face Is covered with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Will Be Notable Gathering.

The Bill Nye monument project Will make the fifth annual convention more notable than any of the preceding gath erings. In a letter being sent out by Secretary Searight, he says:
 "For several years the humorists have been considering the idea of building a monument to tic late Edgar Wilson Nye, and had the project been carried through before the death of Mrs. Nye, 1t Is prob able that in respect to her, the monu- melt would have been erected in Ashe- vile. N, C., where MT. Nye died. Now, however, Laramie. Wyo., Is favored location, that having been the scene of the hrmorist's earliest efforts and some of his best work.
 of every American who has laughed at the ken wit and the droll, homely similes of the late Bill Nye would pay tribute in the measure that that laugh was worth a monument of gold could be built to the memory of the funmaker of Laramie. That no monument has been raised is due, not to lack Of appre- citation. but of concentrated effort or suggestion of a satisfactory method of procedure; at least such is the belief of the newspaper humorists of today.
 "The American Press Humorists there- fore have taken up the subject or Bill Nye monument. and. until Septem- Der 1 next subscriptions will be received by the members or at convention and fund headquarters. 325 West First street, Los Angeles.
 .The faith of the humorists in Ameri- can optimism and the American appre- citation of laughter Is such that they be- lieve the greater part of the fund can be raised by September 1, and it Is their intention to conclude the project with a grand public entertainment at the fifth annual convention in Los Angeles, Sep tember 15 to 22. 1907 The American Press Hunorists Tribute to Bill Nye,' book to be issued prior to the convention will be presented as a souvenir of the monu- ment fund to subscribers to the pro- ject."
 The California members of the Ameri- can Press Humorists are: Los Angeles Secretary treasurer, Frank Thompson Searight; perpetual parson and pastor emeritus. Rev. Robert J. Burdette John s. McGroarty. Harry C. Carr. William Hamilton Cline, Arthur J. Burdick. Pasa- dena-Robert J. Burdette. Jr San Pedro Winfield Hogaboom. San Francisco-Low- ell Otus Reese. Bulletin; Alfred J. Water house, Sunset Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Plan Interesting Trip.

The list of patrons and patronesses for the entertainment Is being prepared and will include the most prominent Ange- lenos and a number of the leading peo- pie of surrounding towns. Several or these towns will be visited by the press humorists as trips incidental to the con venton; also there will be day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bur dete, Sunnycrest. Pasadena; trips to Mt. Lowe and Catalina, reception by the Los Angeles Press club and banquet by the chamber of commerce. Returning, the humorists will go either by way or San Francisco or the gold mining camps of Nevada, or both.
 There are more than 100 of the Ameri- can Press Humorists, connected with the leading newspapers and magazines Of the country and their entertainment at past conventions has included high honors. such as a special train to Atlantic City as guests of the city of Baltimorei an official American Press Humorists' day at the St. Louis exposition and reeep- tion John D. Rockefeller at his Forest Hill home. The convention last year was held in Philadelphia and Los Angeles was chosen as against four other cities which made bids for the fifth annual meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
A Few Helpful Hints.

To sleep in clothing worn during the day Is unhealthful because the skin of the body Is constantly giving off moisture filled with waste materials of the body, and this Is largely absorbed by the cloth ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Brenau Summer School and Chautauqua,
Gainesville.

  Ancient and
  and pfvi Expens Yer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-27
FIVE GO DOWN
 ON TUGBOAT Collided With British
 Steamer. CONFUSION OF THE SIGNALS Survivors Clambered Up on Side of
 Boat. Each siae Claims the Other Wa. At Eauit--TAs Tsg Changed Her
 Course At Fatal
 Time.
OEFUSION OF THE SIGNALS

Baltimore, Aug. 26-The tux Gerry. of Wilmington, Del, was silnx in 5 col- lision with the British steamer Barn stable last night in tho P4sapsco Riv- CT off Sparrows Point. Five men are believed to have lost their lives put or twenty-tive who we e on the tugboat. Six of the survivors clambarrd up the side of the steamer by means of rhv anchor chain. The ren.1.Dder wele picked up by the steamers boat or swan to dredge moo ed nearby. The names Of the missing men follow:
 W. A. Boyd. of Bal.loray pilot; T. J :. Ehbert, of Brooklyn, N. r., COOK: Charles Cherry. Baltimore, mess boy of the tug. J. B. Johnson, Wilmington, Del, captain; Charles White. address unknown, deck hand on the d edge
 Confusion of signals seems to have caused the accident. each side claiming that the other was at fault Capta n Davidson. or the Barnselbie. said that when the vessels were within about A hundred feet Teach other. the tug suddenly changed Its colrss and at- tempted to cross the steamers row. Be. fore the latter craft coulG be stopped, 1t struck the tug, sending 1t to the bot tom in q few minutes. The Barnstap,e was not damaged.
 On the part of the tugboat, 1t was claimed that hec course was changed In complianc@ with q second signal from the BarnstabIe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-27
KEY MEN IN A RIOT
STRIKERS MOB AN UNARMED cITT-
 ZEN.
The RiotfnR Occurred fin Heart of DaI- las and the Participants Were Recognized as Telegraph
 Operatives,

Dallas. Tex. Aug. 2e.-High rioting by mob of between fifty and seventy i've men and boys, many of whom were recognized aa striking telegraph operators, occurred in the heart of this city at about 10:30 o'clock to- night. The crowd surrounded a man carrying a bundle of laundry, and the leader, burly man, accused the vic- tim of being a ''scab." This was in- dignantly denied, the man declaring he was in the employ of laundry.
 Many in the crowd seemed to believe this and there were cries of "let him go; he's all right" etc, but the leader refused to believe this, and, falling upon the victim, bore him, unresisting, to the ground Regaining his feet, the victim eiuded the grasp of his assault CT and rangs Followed by the leader, with the mob at some distance the ob- sdct of the attack waa knocked down fo@r times in the frHt block. each time according to eys-wftnesses offering no resistance, but crying for help at every step. and again and again over taken only to be knocked down and mistreated repeatedly while the up. roar increased.
 Some of the mob, becoming fearful lest the police arrived. cried out that mounted men were coming to disperse them. At this the leader hastily boarded a car and escaped. No fur ther fndignities being offered. the laundryman escaped from the mob. No arrests were made and the police did not arrive on the scene in time to ask any questions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-27
.TWENTY-ONE
 ARE INJURED A Southern Train is
 "recked. SEVEN !. .s4Rs TURNED OVER Injuy Are Hurried to Washington
 on a Special. < same Crew Was In the Thanks- giving Day wreck when President
 Samuel Spencer Was
 Killed.

Charlottesville. Va, Aug. 26--Twen- ty- one people were injured by the de- railment of a north bound train on ths Southern Railway at Red Hill, nine miles south of here today. The entire train except the engine and tender. turned over.
 The accident was caused by a broken rail. The train was running at mod crate speed. A special train was imme- immediately made up here and carried all of the injured to Washington.
 The train wrecked was the New York and Augusta express. All seven coac1ns were thrown against an ambankman.. The worst injured are: John A. Boyer. Washington. D. C.. mail clerk: internal- ly; Calvin Cowan. negro. Salisbury. N C., badly cut about the face: w. W. Duvall. Fayetteville. Md. chief clerk in mall car. cut on breast and arm; Samuel Goodman. Salisbury. N. O., mer- chant. arm and wrist injured: H. c. Colton. New York. body bruised and arm hurt: Ellen H, Colton. Cambridge, Mass, negro, arms and body confused: body bruised; H. Morton, Brooklyn, N. r., hand hurt; Richard Sweeney, Jer- shey City. porter, chest injured. All of these, except Duvall, according to the railway officials. were able to procasd without assistance.
 The private car of Bird H. Robinshon the president of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad. was wreck cd but the party aboard the car es- caped uninjured. The same crew was in the Thanksgiving Day wreck when President Spencer, of the Southern Railway was Killed.