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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
The Attractive Tea Table.

Nothing is so pretty and thoroughly feminine as the teatable. It is always a charming scene. even to other women to see a dainty hostess prepare tea, from the lighting of the alcohol lamp to the final bit of lemon pouring of cream.
 To man, it suggests the delightful side of domesticity, and a clever girl who does it gracefully may be able to make much capital with her beaux in this way.
 Sandwiches of various kinds are the best accompaniments to tea. Sweet sand wiches are new and may be made from thin slices of stale rather tough cake, having layer of ground or pounded nuts and held to the cake by the thinnest pos sible layer of jam, marmalade or jelly
 A bit of preserved ginger placed at in- tervals on the slices before they are laid together is delicious Maraschino cherries cut in quarters may also be used
 A sweet sandwich having cherries in- side should have half a cherry on one corner, and that with preserved ginger should be similarly marked with the ginger.
 Sandwiches made of greens may be marked with a bit of the leaves protrud- ing or a nasturtium- flower or a sprig of parsley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Welsh Rarebit Without Beer

great many people do not care for the taste of ale or beer, and consequent- ly do not eat Welsh Rarebit for that reason Others are very strict about even the small use of an intoxicating beverage in any dish, so that the following recipe may be eaten by the strictest prohibit tionist, with safety.
 Take one pound of the best American cheese which should not be very soft nor brittle: cut the rind off and break the cheese into pieces the size of walnut's.
 Then butter a pan over hot fire. A teaspoonful of butter is enough for more than that makes the dish too rich. The cheese is then put in, stirred and when it is melted three large tablespoons of milk are added.
 This is stirred until it is melted and well blended; when it bubbles up one teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce Is added The contents of the pan are then poured over toast, which has been kept steaming hot during the making of the rarebit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Luncheons for the Autumn
 Bride-Elect.


 There are so many pretty ideas for table decorations for the luncheon for the autumn bride-eleet, that 1t is puzzling to know just what scheme to carry out The wild flowers as well as the garden blossoms still left us lend them selves to charming effects. One of the most artistic luncheons given recently to a very popular girl was exquisite in it's daintiness. The table, at which cov- CTS were laid for 12. was arranged with filet lace cloth beneath which was laid gold paper, whose gleam showed through the lace. In the center was huge plain gold ring 12 inches in diameter. This was made from wood and was covered with gold leaf
 Tn the center of the great wedding ring stood a white marble Cupid, and at the base were sprays of orange blossoms and asparagus vine to give grace.
 The favor for each bridesmaid was a small gold Cupid chatelaine ornament. The ices were moulded in Cupid forms, the bonbons and cakes being white and yellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Peggy's Baked Apple Dump
 ling.

Peel and core as many apples
 As your appetite may wish, Six or eight-perhaps a dozen
 That would be generous dish Make a dough like cracker biscuit, Roll it thin-with skill and care Place an apple lightly on it.
 Take your knife and cut it square Large enough to fold your fruit in, Then within the vacant place Of the core-a bit of butter,
 Cinnamon and sugar place. Draw your square up well together
 Pinch it gently on the top, So your dough will be protected,
 Lest the cooking juices pop. When your apples are all covered, Take a fork and prick them through. Twill prove better In the baking
 Half a dozen times will do Bake them slowly and while cooking, Take of sugar, Just a cup. And modest lump of butter
 And with light hand cream them up Adding extract and your hard sauce Set on ice to harden more; Lift your apples from the oven,
 And your labors will be Der. Serve them hot-the sauce adds flavor. And each dumpling firm and brown, Is a practical achievement
 Adds a jewel to your crown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
A Prayer.

o Powers that Be, make me suf- ficlent to my own occasionsi Teach me to know and observe the Rules of the Camel Give me to mind my own busi ness at all times, and to lose no good opportunity of holding my tonguel
 Let me never lack proper pride or d due sense of humor. Help me not to cry for the moon, or over spilled milk i never to dramatize my spiritual dis comforts; to distinguish sharply be- tween sentiment and sentimentality deliver me alike from emotional suc- cess and from atrophy of the emotions
 When 1t is appointed for me to sui fer let me so far as may normally be possible, take example from the dear we'll bred beasts, and go away quietly to bear my suffering alone!
 Give me always to be a good com rade, and to view the passing show with an eye constantly growing keen CT, and a charity broadening and deep- ening day by day.
 Help me to win, If win l may, and this, o Powers, especially.
 If I may not win, make me a good loseri-Scrap Book Notes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
The Last Bunch.

Seated one day at the-pianola, My sweetheart was singing to me. And her voice had all plain sailing Till 1t struck a very high c. I know not what she was singing I hope I wont hear It again But she struck one bunch of music Like the squawk of a frightened hen. I could see she was laundering swiftly, So I founder another song; For the breakers were certain to breaker In pieces before very long. But hard as I tried to save her, The last that I saw was she. Without even a life-preserver, Adrifr on loves high c.
 Anonymous. Hubby I dreamed last night that you didn't love me-
 How foolish you are." Foolish, am I? As if I could help what I dream about?
 And the fracas was Charlottesville Courier Journal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Ethel Barrymore's Indiscre
 tion.

zPretty, popular Ethel Barrymore, who has probably been entertained in the most exclusive society that any Ameri- can actress has ever enjoyed, has had no end of abuse heaped upon her by friend and foe alike since the inter view which she is reported to have given a western newspaper. was pub lished.
 Miss Barrymore stoutly denies that she ever made such statements to the effect that American women are self ish and priggish" and lacking in brains.
 Some of Miss Barrymore's friends think she did not make the statement, and others are not so kind.
 From various people of importance these remarks have gone forth:
 Miss Marguerite Shonts, sister of the widowed Duchess de Chaulnes, says Miss Barrymore is entirely wrong and she Ina s no right to repudiate the women of the United States. There is no woman in the world who makes a better wife, who is better fitted mentally to be a companion to her husband, or who has the brains and cultivation of the American woman.
 Miss Amelia Bingham, the popular ac- tress observes:
 Ethel Barrymore attacks the women of this country. particularly the society NOIeil-lHe very peOple WnO were It- sponsible for her rapid rise in the pro- fession and her present popularity. Why. the American women are fit to be the wives of kings.
 Among "the 400' Mrs. Richard Irwin, declared the remarks must be a mistake She said: Miss Barrymore has been ire quently entertained here, and is a great favorite in society,""
 Mrs. Elisha Dyer, at the Hotel Plaza, would make no comment. beyond say ing: Real New York society folk need TO defense"
 Mrs. Frederick Townsend Martin be- lieves that while society is willing to be amused, the established leaders realize that brains furnish the better entertain ment. Society is a basket she de- clares, "and one must put something into it-not money but charm of manner, wit great beauty, consideration of others and tact"
 Society women who have entertained Miss Barrymore frequently include Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Mrs. J. Borden Harri- man, Mrs George J. Gould Mrs. Robert Goelet Mrs C. Oliver Iselin, Mrs. S. Stanwood Menken, ana many others. These women, with 50 others, made up a fund only last April and replaced a val uable opal necklace, 8 legacy from her mother, Mrs. Georgie Drew Barrymore, which was stolen from Miss Barrymore s apartment a few weeks before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Excessive Drinking
Orrine Destroys the Craving for Drink. Cure Effected or Money Refunded.

Excessive or continued use of alco- holic beverages always results In a dis eased condition of the nervous system.
 The drinking man is often heard to say q can stop of my own free will and when I wish," but the poor fellow is now devoid of the power to act at the proper time and in the right way its too late, the craving has secured a firm hold and because of the diseased nervous system he has not the ability for sustained effort. The result we all know.
 Drunkenness is no longer considered q crime; eminent scientists and ph ysi- clans have agreed that 1t is disease and must be treated as such.
 The home treatment that has been used for a number of years, and Is highly successful, is Orrine. It is sold under a positive guarantee that If 1t does not effect cure your money will be refunded.
 Orrine Is in two forms. When desir- ing to give secretly, purchase Orrine No. l, and if the patient will volun- tarily take the treatment. Orrine No. ? should be given. The guarantee is the same in either case. Orrine costs but $1 per box. Mailed in plain sealed wrapper on receipt of price. Write for free booklet on Drunkenness," mailed in sealed envelope by The Orrine company, Washington. D. c. Sold in this city by Jacobs Pharmacy and in Bessemer by Fulton Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
The Meaning of Chauffeur.

It seems to be a question of import ance before the public of today as to who originated the title of chauffeur as applied to drivers of automobiles.
 Those who recall Balzac's, "L Envers De L'Histoire Contemporaine" will re- cognize this;
 Here you will need a few words of ex- planation as to association which made a great noise in its day. | mean that of the raiders known as the chauffeurs These brigands pervaded all the western provinces Nocturnal raids were frequent These bands of destroyers were the ter TOTS of the country. I am not exaggerat- ing when I tell you that in some depart ments the arm of justice was practically paralyzed."
 If would appear that few of the chauf- feurs of the present day possess some of the characteristics which made their prototybes famous, and while this ex- cerpt form Balzac does not solve the problem of the origin or the title it at least shows that the chauffeur was an important person then, as he is now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
For the Housewife.

Instead of spending hours of labor cleaning a greasy sink, especially one of glazed ware, put a little paraffi oil upon a piece of flannel and rub tn c sink. Will remove all grease. Then wash with hot water and soap. flush with cold water. Also cleanse pipes at same time.
 Put good-sized lump of salt into a cup of vinegar and put into the yes sel that is discolored and let 1t stand for half a day. Wash well with warm water and soap, and sediment will come off easily.
 Cover small board, such as is used for cutting bread on, and place on an ironing board to rest the iron on It will keep sheet clean for several weeks
 Art muslin curtains should never be washed in warm water Put them into father of nearly cold water. If tn e curtains are green, add little vinegar; If lilac or pink, little ammonia. Salt will set the color of black muslins.
 To make woolen goods look like new and to restore their life and color add one-half cup of vinegar to the rinse water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

first after vacation I couldn't locate one green thought that called up enthusiasm until 1 came upon the words in a dra- matie paper, Are you fit to fight and the word you added-'generouslyT
 "So there 1 had my after-vaeation ser mon: Are you fit to hght-generously?
 Probably there are more elergymen getting sermons from this source than you know. You planted the seed of an other one in the story about the imposter girl and the s5. I find a heap of good, inspiring philosophy in your paragraphs, and l am doing as l would wish to be done by in making humble acknowledge ment. The Lord only knows how many wayfarers in life we may help by the cherry words
 Who would ever have thought of May Irwin-preacher?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Voynich of "Gadfy" Fame.

Very little is heard nowaways of Mrs. Voynich, whose book, "The Gadfy,' cre- ated such a stir some years ago. Less Is heard of her wonderful husband, until recently, when he went to Florence with a corps of assistants to catalogue the Franchesini library.
 MT. Voynich understands IS different languages, and his knowledge biblio- phile is truly wonderful. He is one of the leaders of the Russ revolutionary movement in Russia, and was during his early life in Poland imprisoned for polit- teal causes. While in the dungeons of St Peter and St. Paul, in St. Petersburg later, Wilfred Voynich began his study of the languages. His wife, who is English, Is a great linguist herself. and the two are considered a very remarkable couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Love 'sLaws.

Be sure you're right then lose your head.
 A ring on the hand is worth two at the door.
 A fool and his money are soon married. A little debutante Is dangerous thing Proposals make towards of us all. There's no fool like a bold fool. The longest way round is the sweetest way home
 One good kiss deserves another. Iris love that makes the man come round.
 Kisses speak louder than words He loves best whose love lasts People who live in glass houses shouldn't hold hands.
 The woman who deiberates is won Where there's a will there's a wedding Carolyn Wells in Broadway Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
May Irwin Inspires a Sermon.

We can imagine big. fat, jolly May Irwin making people laugh, singing a coon song or indulging in a bit of com edy, but we can scarcely associate her with inspiring sermon! But this is exactly what she has done.
 Recently when she arrived in New York to star in the clever George Ade comedy Mrs Perlxham's Carouse." which is used as curtain raiser to "The Mol lusc,' she greeted friend by saying. "1 hope you have come back from your va cation fit to fight
 The greeting was reported in a well known dramatic paper with some conn ments. A clergyman read the incident and got his text from it.
 Here is his letter of testimony-see what he writes to the paper In question:
 "Al week | had puzzled as to theme for my sermon Sunday morning, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Eve Up-to-Date.

"You lived in the Victorian age--a period essentially cylindrical," says a tailor to the hero in MT. Wells When the Sleeper Wakes" Even so, those cylinders and rolls of seemingly super fuous cloth. now as then, contain volumes of meaning to the well groomed up-to date woman or man.
 The Countess de La Rance, more popu- iarly known as "Ouida," wrote some very good books, as well as some very bad ones, although Voltaire asserted that .'there were no bad books; only some badly conceived. some badly expressed, and there are some bad readers"
 At any rate the countess knew how to dress her heroines, and the advice of one of her grand danes of fashion to her daughter was this.
 ''It matters not what happens, always
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Queen Victoria's Letters.

Apart from it's literary importance, the edict which has gone forth from King Edward, authorizing a new and popular edition of Queen Victorla's S Letters Is greatly appreciated by the masses as well as the classes in England, and throughout the civilized world.
 It puts within the buying power of all those who honored this good and great sovereign the letters of Her Majesty, at a nominal sum, and the credit is general ly ascribed to Lord Northeliffe, whose influence with the King brought about the desired consummaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Women's Fall and Winter
 Goats at $10.00

52-inch Coats-Made of fine English Kersey Cloth, with rich black luster, ele- gantly man-tailored an d fashioned in the latest style; included is the new empire effect front and back, trim med with fancy braid and buttons; body is lined with fine grade Venetian. CfM Excellent values at. ;. Q1V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Bernstein and Rostand Plays.

. The new Bernstein play, which the au- thor of "The Thief and Samson" will shortly produce at the Theatre Rejane in Paris is entitled '1srael.' There is one female part to be played by Madame included.
 uncertain of production as the author wishes to re-write the last act. Coquein. the famous French actor. had expected to produce it in November, but now 1t is delayed Rostand has adopted for his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
What Eyes Tell.

According to those who know
 Blue eyes are said to be the strongest Wide-open eyes are indicative of rash ness
 Small eyes are supposed to indicate cunning.
 Side-g -glancing eyes are always to be distrusted
 Brown eyes are said by oculists to be the weakest
 The downcast eye has in all ages been typical of modesty.
 The proper distance between the eyes is the width of one eye. People of melancholy temperament rare- ly have clear blue eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Waldorf Salad.

Waldorf salad is always palatable, and particularly at this season when apples are so plentiful and delicious, and celery may be had in abundance.
 The cubes of apple, celery and a generous supply of nuts, with a good mayonnaise, make a fine salad, served on crisp lettuce leaves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

drama the idea of Aesop and Le Fon- taine of depicting the drama by fables and animals. So with Goethes Renieke Fuchs, Rostand's "Chanteclair." is the most modern production of the kind, and Coquelin will represent a barnyard fowl, while Madame Le Bargy will imperson- ate a golden pheasant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
For Those in Glass Houses

The resident of 8 frail habtation Of vitreous transparent substance framud Should not amuse himself with wild jac-
 tation Of small silieious fragments rudely
 aimed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
T. H. in Harper's Weekly

Doso-"J Jagsmith is penurious, isn't he?p Willie-'I should say he was He won even laugh at joke unless it is at some one else's expense. Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
To You. Our Visitors!

We Say Welcome and Thrice Welcome
 We hope it will be our pleasure to have each of you see this store. This store never held so many bright, new, fresh things as today-it was never so brimful and overflowing with op- portunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Three Specials in COatS af s
Women's 52-Inch Goats At
 S14.50

Women's Coats, 52 inches long Several stri kin g styles of extra fine quality Kersey in standard winter weights. Every coat is de signed in clever styles and profusely ornamented with braid and velvet front and back. The backs are semi fitted and have a graceful swing Full' roomySt4 50 Coats at .Q1TsOV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Women's Directoire Goats
 At S19.50

Directoire and Semi-Back Coats-These are elegant 52-inch Coats, embodying all the smart features of high collar, notch collar, wide
 evers, empire and semi back effects; the fabrics are all wool broadcloth or elegant Kersey. Some are lined with good satin, others lined yoke depth, full roomy Q1O EM coats, at Q1JsOV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

Three things come not back: The spent arrow. The spoken word. The neglected opportunity.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
WORK IS PROGRESSING
Grading will be COMPLETED
this Week and Paving
then Started

The work of grading First street
southeast, between Broadway and
First avenue southeast, was com
menced Wednesday morning and will
be completed this week, as large
number of men and teams are engaged
in the work. All the dirt which is.
being removed is hauled to First
avenue southeast, between First and
Second streets, which is very low.
After grinding about third of the
rock which IS to be used in the paw
ing. and which has been hauled to.
vacant lots west Of the new Joslin.
building, the stone crusher was
stopped until the work of paving
would be started. The stone crusher
will then be started up again and the
crushed rock hauled from there direct
ly to First street and laid as it is
needed. The work of paving will be
started in a day or so. Harrison &
Peterson expect to have the entire
work completed in time to be used for
the street fair.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
BETTER MAIL SERVICE FOR
WESTERN PART OF COUNTY.

BY new arrangement which went
into effect yesterday, mail deposited
IN the local postofice for the patrons
Of rural routes in the western part of
the county reaches destination nearly
two days quicker than it has under
the old arrangement. This is done by
making use Of the Winnipeg flyer,
which was only recently put on. This
train arrives here at Z :43 p m. and
takes on a special pouch, containing
all the mail received at the local post
Office for the western part of the
county between 2 80 and 7:15 p m
arriving in Minneapolis with same a
few minutes before Great Northern
mail train pulls out for Sauk Centre.
The pouch is transferred to the Great
Northern train, which leaves it at;
Sauk Centre. The l.. F. & D. train
then takes this mail to the different
towns on this line, from which places
the mail is distributed on the rural
routes. The patrons thus get mail.
which is deposited in the local post
Office before 7:15 p. M, the next
morning instead of about 48 hours
after. This is similar to the round,
about way of getting mail delivered
quickly to Ft. Ripley rural route
patrons, only the distance IS somewhat
greater.