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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

ly good company, and MT. Royle's lines and silvio Hen's music have become the popular craze of the season. Marrying Mary Montgomery carries about with her the largest collection of husbands ever seen upon the stage. Most heroines are content with references to their former eonquests. Not so Marrying Mary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Magazine Writer Dead.

Boston, December 14.-Mrs. Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland, we'll known newspaper woman and magazine writer and author of several plays, died at her home in this city, today as the result of a burning accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Mayor Reduces Sentences.

Instead of issuing pardons to few in- mates of the city jails, Mayor Ward adopted the policy yesterday of reducing the sentences of 100 prisoners.
 When the inmates of the prisons were notified of the Mayors leniency, there was much rejoicing.
 All of the prisoners, having long sem tences, whose behavior has been good, shared the Mayors kindness.
 Christmas dinners at all of the city's bastiles will be served today. The menu, at the county jail is a fine one. Turkey, too, is served at the city jails on the northside and southside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Good Business Reported.

Merchants last night reported business fine
 At the beginning of the season the out look was not very propitions, bad wealth CT adding it's mite to the already unsatls- factory state of affairs.
 But beginning Monday trade showed signs of improvement, and from then un- til the striking of 12 o'clock last night, there was no rest for the weary clerks.
 Throughout yesterday every store in the city was crowded to its portals. The streets were damned with people, and walking comfortably was a well-nigh inn possibility.
 So the merchants, at the end of the Christmas season, appeared satisfied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Florence Gear Here Today.

Florence Gear will amuse and delight the patrons of the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight in Marrying Mary Edwin Milton Royle's musical play. She was here last year on Christ mas Day and Manager Douglas was glad of the opportunity to book her for the big holiday attraction this year. Miss Gear has been surrounded with an exceptional
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Elks' Christmas Tree.

At o'clock today Santa Claus will stop by the Elks' home at the corner of Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street and proceed to hand out presents to several hundred children whom he forgot to visit on his first trip.
 A letter recently received from him by the club officials stated that he would call on all of the children whom he failed to see on his first trip, and gave instruc- tions that a large Christmas tree be placed in the home in order that the pres ents might be hung upon 1t.
 The doors of the club will be thrown open promptly at 8 o'clock and every child present will have something on the tree.
 The Elks Christmas tree is an annual affair and their endeavor is to provide every child not receiving a Christmas present with one. The cost is rathes heavy, amounting to about $S0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

BOdeker Gives Presents.-Chief Bode- ker has presented every member of the police department with a four in hand necktie as a Christmas token of his appreciation of their good service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

A. G. s. Breaks Ice.-The Alabama Great Southern was the first corpora tion to take out a license to do bust ness in Birmingham in 1909. The rail- road paid into the city treasury $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Patterson Pardons convIcts.

Nashville, December Ex-Governor Patterson today extended Christmas clemency to 25 convicts, among them one serving life sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Senator Miller Improves.-kt an early hour this morning 1t was reported at St. Vincent's hospital that Senator Mill Ter continues to improve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
First Train on New Road.

Nashville, December 24.-The first train over the Nashville Interurban railway was run today between this city and Franklin, Tenn, 20 miles south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington December 24-Weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Friday; Satur day fair and cooler; moderate south west to west winds.
 Mississippi: Fair and somewhat cooler Friday and Saturday; moderate west winds.
 Weather report for 24 hour ending 1 p. m. December 24. Local office United States weather bureau, Birmingham, Ala. |: Maximum temperature ... =. ..... 56 Minimum temperature ... ... ... e. Al Mean temperature ............. 46 Normal temperature ... %. ... ... 46 Excess since January 1, 1908 ..........2. .93
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

No Toy PistOIs.-Chief Bodeker has issued instructions to the members of the department to enforce the law pre- venting the carrying of concealed toy pistols.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Send this advertisement, together with name of paper in which 1t appears your address and four cents to cover postage. and we will sendyou a Complete Handy Atlas of the World" :: :: SCOTT q BOVINE. 409 Pearl Street, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
E. T. Shaw & Son. fUndertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.
Notice.

Bids will be received for all Shelby coun- ty convicts for the year 1909. by the un- dersigned, up to December 2s, 1908. Cor respondence solicited.
 J. A. JACKSON,
 Hard Labor Agent.
 A. P. L4ANGSHORE,
 Judge of Probate
 12-1S-11t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Mir. Vandenberg Here.-Y. Vanden- berg, president of the Atlanta and Bir- mingham, the little railroad operating between Pell City and Talladega, is in Birmingham spending Christmas with friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
ScOtt's Emulsion

Your doctor will tell you so.
 Nothing helps these thin, pale children like ScoH's s Emulsion. It contains the very element of fat they need. It supplies them with a perfect and quickly digested nourishment. It brings dimples and rounded limbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Wilcox in City.-E. T. Wilcox, as- sistant general freight agent of the Frisco, with headquarters in Memphis is in Birmingham. MT. Wilcox was formerly stationed here, where he has many friends. He reports business good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
ADimple Maker

Find a child with dimples and chubby arms and legs and you find a healthy child. Find one with drawn face and poor, thin body and you see one that needs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Alleged Murderer HeId.-Joe Stevens, a negro, was arrested and placed in the county jail yesterday with a charge of murder docketed against him. Stevens Is alleged to have killed another negro several days ago over a small disa- greement, and his arrest followed upon an investigation by Coroner Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Many Bond Takers.-Forty-six bond ing companies have made bids for the $26,000 worth of bonds that the city will issue for the payment of paving the streets and avenues of Norwood. Each company offers to take the bonds at par value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Prohibition Violation Charged.-AIike Ramsey, George Fuelayson and Morgan Brown were arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriffs Ed Wilson, Lee Higdon and Reeves on the charge of violating the prohibition law. The three men were placed in the county jail and their bonds fixed at $200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Passenger Trains Crowded.-All pas senger trains entering Birmingham yesterday were crowded to the doors with passengers. Several of the trains were operated in extra sections. All bore additional cars. Old railroad men declare that seldom has a Christmas passenger business been heavier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Cases Were Passed-At the request of Assistant City Attorney J. Quinton Smith, Judge Feagin yesterday passed the cases against the contractors of the Empire building based on the in- Juries sustained Wednesday by three pedestrians from blast of dyna- mite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Prominent Educator Here.-Prof. J. W. Basore, professor of Latin and Greek at Princeton university, is the guest of his brother, T. L. S. Basore of Birmingham. Professor Basore is a we'll known and prominent educator, and has many friends in Birmingham, where he has formerly visited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Tax Paying Is Rushed.-The office of the city tax collector presented a busy scene yesterday when the tax payers called to settle up. But four more days remain for the payment of taxes before they are decl ared deliquent. Under the municipal code all delinquent taxes are turned over to the chancellor for col lection, this entailing court costs, and other eXpenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Purse Snatchers Busy.-Mrs. Kate Dunn, 725 South Twenty fourth street; Mrs. R. Hanna. 514 North Twenty-sec- ond street reported yesterday morning that they had been the victims of purse snatchers. There was little money in the purse of Mrs. Dunn, although Mrs. Hanna reported the loss of $20. Ac- cording to the report white man was guilty of snatching Mrs. Dunn's purse, while a negro was the offender in Mrs.
 ~nna's case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Bicycle Wreck.-While riding down the South Twentieth street hill on a bicycle late yesterday afternoon, l.. R. Batod ran into an aged negro named B. O. Todd Both were badly bruised by the collision and were removed to the Hillman hospital in Shaw & Sons ambulance. Their injuries were of such nature, however, that they could not be removed from the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Negroes Charged With Murder.- Charlie Edden and Ben Watson, colored, are confined in the city jail charged with the murder of Alex Williams, also colored. The dead body of Williams was found early yesterday morning in an alley to the rear of the Washington hotel, the officers having been at tracted to the scene by the report of a pistol. Officers Byars and Givens made the arrests. The Gaudin company has charge of the body of the dead man.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08

team was organized few days ago with
the following players: H. Beal, catcher;
Richard Robertson and Albert Moulden.
pitchers; Val Wilson. first base: T.
Shrewsbury second base: Russell Hicks.
third base: Duncan Smith. shortstop; Tod
Abbey, Roger Bean and Hicks. outflelders.
mad dog caused excitement among
the residents of the vicinity of Potomac
Yesterday afternoon, and was incidentally
the cause of the determination of con-
siderable portion of the canine population
of that section of the country. The ami
NAL chased everything and everybody 1t
happened to see. 1t bit about twenty or
more dogs. and all of them We're promptly
shot Carter Ciagett, a farmer. was
chased and freed. The animal was finally
killed
Licenses to marry were issued yesterday
afternoon by the clerk of the circuit court
here to the following: David j. Courtney
and Mrs. Aurelia L. Simpson. both of
Chevy Chase: John W. Fraley and Nenia
Harrison and George Charles Devol of
New Albany Ind. and Miss Elsa Jane
Vance of Louisville, Ky.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Emory H. Bogley. youngest
son of John H. Bogley OF this vicinity.
and Jennie Roberta Artz. daughter OF
Mr.. ard Mrs. Samuel Artz of Washington,
the evening of April 16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
ABOUT VANILLA PODS.
Several Ways to Use the Beans for
Flavoriug,

VANILLA pods or beans, as they are
popularity called. as found in the
shops. look like dark brown. narrow. tieN-
ible strips. from three to eight inches in
length, fattened and hooked at the stem
end
The surface is furroWeG lengthWiSe dur
ing the process of curing. and is often
covered with tiny crystals. Within are
innumerable minute, shining, bead-like,
black seeds inbedded in an aromatic
sticky pulp. Much of the commercial eN-
tract is adulterated with the Tonka
bean. which belongs to the same family,
but is not nearly SO delicate.
The cheapest bargain extracts are
made entirely from the Tonka bean. 1t
has been said that in most cases where
poisoning has taken place after eating
ice cream. cheap vanilla has been the
flavor employed. Where the pure article
is prepared at home there is never any
danger.
The vanilla plant is an orchid and the
only one whose fruit has commercial.
value.
Another way of preparing the favorins
is to split four beans and clip in bits
with SCISSORS. Put seeds husks and all
into bottle. pour over them one pint
brandy or WHISKY, CORK tlgnlI., shaking
frequently for the first four or five weeks.
Vanilla Sugar for Flavoring.
Another excellent way TO utilize the pods
for fiavoring is this: Cut one ounce of the
Mexican vanilla beans into very small
pieces. using shears o. knife. Add one
ounce grain alcohol, macerate for thirty
minutes, then add two ounces sugar of
milk. Break up seven ounces rock candy
crystals with a hammer first wrapping d
cloth around it. and add TO the other in
gradients. Add also two pounds powdered
well-stoppered bottle. This is I'M
Lemon Extract.
Before cutting the lemons to extract the
Juice scrub we'll. rinse and wipe with IA
soft cloth. Then CRATE off all the deli
cate yellow skin. taking care that none
of the white part of the r.nd goes in as
this Will give a bitter taste. Pack small
bottle full of these yellow shavings. cover
with pure grain alcohol and set away for
three weeks At the end of that time
strain and bottle.
Lemon Sugar.
Place the grated yellow rind of lemons
in a wide-mouthed bottle and cover
thickly with granulated sugar. Keep the
bottle tightly corked. The sugar becomes
saturated with the oil from the peel ana
when used imparts delicious flavor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
About Sunday Tea.

Sunday evening tea is very elastic in
It's composition, as Well as being NOV
able feast You can have il before or
after church. hot or cold. simple or elab-
crate. At this time of the year a cup of
bouillon or plate of oyster soup makes an
excellent beginning. Follow with cold
meat, an omelet a rarebit or patties-any
food that is easy to get and that YOU can
prepare in the chatting dish, or without
the aid of a maid.
Saratoga chips are always nice for Sun
day night tea, as they can be quickly
reheated and criSped in the oven.
Hot rolls are always appreciated. and
If you do not wish to bake them at that
time get milk or Parker House rolls on
Saturday. put as many as you wish in a
paper bag. twist the neck tightly and
put in the oven fo- about ten minutes be-
fore serving. They will steam and heat
in this way. until almost like the fresh
bread Sally Lunn is always nice for
Sunday nights supper, but it is more
trouble to prepare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
Paris Pattern No. 2362.
All Seams Allowed.

n II
NainSook. jaconet persian lawn. batiste
and thin cambria are all suitable mate
rails for this model. They ara particu-
lary good for stout figures. as there is
absolutely no fullness about the waist
and hips The ruff1es may he made
straight or cut circular. according TO
taste. and if the former are used they
should he made of the material finished
with edging. The pattern is in eight sizes
% To 3S inches. waist measure. For
oS waist the drawers with circular ruff
fas require 2ai yards of material IS
inches wide or oas yards IL inches wide:
:; yards of seam beading: the dra wers
with straight ruffles require ~ yards 50
inches wide or > yards A. inches wide; 3st
yards OF edging to trim.
Price of pattern. 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
Meeting of Neil Dow Lodge, LOOT.

Neil Dow Lodge No. %, l. o. G. T. met
Monday evening a 304 B street southeast.
Following the initiation ceremonies discus
sion on the different phases of the tenn
peranca movement took place. The grand
chief templar explained to the members
all the trouble which had crept into the
order. and at the conclusion OF his ad-
dress his action was Endorsed by the sub
sequent speakers.
John r. Mahoney deplored the absence
of thorough cooperation among temper
anca workers and said the great cause
lis above personalities and he sincerely
trusted the Good Templars under the
present grand chief templars administra-
| ton would become Il powerful! agency IN
the cause of temperance.
| Mrs Lewis. chief templar of Martha
Washington Lodge. referred to juvenile
work which she says has been somewhat
neglected. and she urged that the MEM
bers remember the great responsibility de-
volving on them in regard to the educa-
! ton of youth.
I Matthew E OBren. granG electoral
superintendent of the state of Connect
cut delivered an address on the conduct
of the affairs of the order. He explained
! that GOOD Templary presumed good will
and broth erly love. and that the cause
is always above the individual. He out
! lined the great fight waged before the
congressional committees and referred to
j the favorable report of the Judiciary COM
mttee on the Knox bill.
! Messrs. Barnes. Schrott. Chief Templar
/ J. r. Williams. o. B. Hallam. Chief Tenn
! plar p. II Weber and the acting grand
secretary also spoke words of consratu-
+ lation< and enccura cement to the mem
berS and urged them to labor zealously
for the advancement of the order and
/ the progress of the lodge.
/ Matthew e 0Brien. grand electoral
superintendent of the l. o. G. T.. from
! the state Of Connecticut and congresslon-
! al representative of the national pro-
hibition committee. has accepted an in
vitation to address Benning Lodge. |. O..
IG. T. Wednesday evening. He will be
accompanied by the members of the va
rious lodges that have agreed to pay the
newly organized lodge fraternal visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
Enlarged Tonsils.

Mouth breathing in children is also fire.
if after making sure babe so afflicted
has no cold in the head the throat is ex-
amined and swollen or inflamed con-
dtion shown. then a physician must be
called at once.
Another cause for breathing through
the mouth is the presence of adenoids.
AS said recently. they are growth be-
hind the palate, and effectually stop all
air from the nasal passage If allowed to
remain they make a most unhea thy con-
dition of mind as we'll as of body. but
their removal is simple operation, and
no mother need dread it. Such a swell
ing or growth may follow measles or fire.
uuent attacks of cod.
How to Cure Habit.
When there is no stoppage of the
passage and a child still has tendency
to breathe through the mouth the habit
should be checked Immediately, even at
the cost of punishment.
Repeated instruction to keep the mouth
closed will have some effect. and to put
a bandase around the head, under the
chin in such manner that the jaw is held
I'D not only serves as a punishment, but
at the same time aids physically. Before
doing this however, mother must be
certain that there is no stoppage IN the
nasal passages.
Mouth breathing soon leads to catarrh,
and after a time to a peculiar deformity
quietly and is peculiarly susceptible to
Group When adenods are present the
physical condition becomes even more Sc
riouS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News Of Mont
gomery County, Md.
of The Star.

1
ROCKVILLE Md. April s. 1905.
Gov Crothers has appointed Charles
Norman Bouic OF this place a public
school commissioner for Montgomery
county to succeed George r. Rice. whose
term of six years expires May 1. Mr..
Rouic is a democrat and is the youngest
son Of the late William Neirs BOuic. He
is twnnty-eight years of age. Gov. Cro:h-
ers has also appointed DIR. J. H. Stone
street of Barnesville to succeed himself.
Dr. Stonestraet is republican.
At recent meeting Of the public school
commissioners for Montgomery county a
resolution was adopted expressing the re-
cyr.at Of the BOARD at the retirement of
Mr.. Rice Addresses appropriate to the
resolution wera made by Commissioners
Lamar Faruuhar. Cooke and Cashell. On
behalf of the board Mr. Lamar presented
Mr. Rice with scarf pin as token of
ne esteem in which he is held by his
associates Mr.. Rice responded appro-
priat ey.
When Mr.. Rice retires he will have com
nleted nine years of service, during seven
of which he served as president Of the
board.
The annual spring institute of the pub
lie school teachers of Montgomery county
will be held here next Saturday. 1t will
he under the direction of Prof. Earle B.
Wood county superintendent of schools.
The program includes addresses by DR..
NJ. Bates Stephens. state superintendent
of education; Prof. Wood and others. and
there will be discussions participated in
by the following teachers: Misses E. Ma
bel Condon Josephine Wellmcre. Lille
NJ. Green. Blanche Fawcett Emma NJ.
Hughes. Alice Hepburn. f. Barry Albert.
Edith l.. Ford and Ida p. Stabler. and
MassrS. Ira c. Whitacre. Robert w Stout.
w. S. Grouse. John T. Baker and Frank
A. Pearre The attendance of teachers
is COMPULSORY and the entire 125 are
expected to be ON hand.
The Rockville independent base ball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
Cold in Head, Enlarged Tonsils and
Adenoids Cause This
Hurtful Habit.

IF an infant does not breathe through
its nose do not think the matter I'M
4 important. for mouth breathing. the
only other alternative. is among the most
serious habits little one can contract,
and if continued for any length of time
will eventually undermine the health
Mouth breathing infa'libly indicates an
obstruction. sometimes only slight. but
the serious trouble lies in the fact that
unless the stoppage is removed the lungs
are not properly expanded, and the OBJ
struction grows.
If it Is merely head cold which causes
mouth breathing. a drop of olive oil of the
best quality will be helpful. This Oil
should have the chill removed, but under
no consideration must it be hot In APP
plying it the childs head is tipped back
little and drop is placed in either
nostril, so the softening liquid will reach
the obstruction This may be done be-
fore the babe is put to bed for the night
and again in the morning when 1t is
bathed At the latter time a soft bit of
thin old linen may be used to cean the
noStrils.
Before removing any of this mucous let
the oil remain for at least five minutes
and then the work must be gently done.
When inserting the cloth care should be
taken that it is not placed too far in the
nose. For this process l strongly adVo-
cate wrapping the curved top of the hair
pin with a cloth There is then no danger
of hurting baby or of going too far into
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