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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

~ OVERS for books and magazines
why cover the covers in which
4 they are bound? For very prac-
teal reasons. Many people take
hut scaat care of books. while others
are positively panied at sight Of their III
treatment.
or all lnanimate things a book. ]
think seems most alive; l have seen
man handle and stroke his books as Il
they were living things. To person OF
such temperament the care or pook
will appeal and an adjustable cover VIII
aid materially in protecting It.
During the season of vacation DOCKS
and magazines make various ana ex-
tended Journeys. sometimes with their
owners and sometimes with their own
er's friends. In either case the cover Is
an advantage; it stands between the
travel-stans and weather-spots ana
smutty finger-marks lover which the
most particular of us have no control
when journeying) and the book. The
cover. being washable. willingly braves
all these indignities. knowing full well
that at the journeys end the book Will
emerge unscathed. while 1t needs only
an application of soapsuds to restore 1t
to its pristine beauty
The book cover is the rule that works
both ways-it sometimes lends its pro-
lection to the reader of the book In
stead Of to the book itself. y is pleas
Ing to slip a fresh. clean cover over
book of dingv and oft-fngered binding
borrowed from a public library. Then.
too. the colored cloth of the book
binding and the vivid hues of the
magazine cover are not infrequently
transferred to the white shirtwaist
sleeve Of the escort of the book-this
In sultry July weather and on humid
August days.
On the whole. the cover is practical
and did you ever see prettier designs
than the two we offer you today?
The magazine cover has for motif
that justly popular flower. the poin-
settia. The design is charmingIy decora-
tive. and yet so simple OF execution.
Both flower and leaves are embroidered
in Kensington Oong- and-shorD stitch.
used as outlining: this Is indicated in
the drawing. The flowers. of course.
are worked in red and the leaves in
a dull sage green. The stems are done
In solid kensington stitch. and the
veining is in outline stitch. French
knots fill in the tiny dots in center of
flower. and outline stitch traces the
lines resembling tiny fshhooks.
Tan linen is a serviceable material for
this magazine cover: white linen, while
1t would require more frequent trips to
the washtub. would be charming, too
The cover. when finished. should meas
ure ten inches high: one and one-haf
or two additional inches of material
are folded over hem on the wrong
side a top and bottom. A turn of four
inches should be allowed at each end:
this turn being folded over on to the
wrong side and neatly overhanded at
top and bottom makes a pocket into
which TO slip the cover of the magazine.
The finished cover should measure four
teen and three-quarter inches in length
after the two four-inch pockets are
folded and sewed
The poinsettia design may. OF course.
be treated purely in out'i~e in which
case any conventional scheme of color
may be employed. Or 1t may be treated
even more naturally than originally Ge-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
Aids to Mending

nome convenient aids TO mendlng
are shown which are merely steel
- springs. intended to hold a pile OF
clothes together. The springs are bound
in leather. and finished" and unnn.
ished' are printed upon eacn. Iespsc,
Clothes ; m may soi be clamped in one 50 that
the wind will not separate them wneh
the mending is being done on the porch rh
while the finished mendlng may pe io ,S
Other 9s camp ann IN this way il is easy 70
keep them together. and one may with
delight watch the finished pile lncr sa.a
the clothes together on the sewing table.
too. SO that. when busting Is in order.
the two piles cannot be mixed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
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pillow. and was loosen woven than
the Italian laces. Brussels. which first
started 10 make needle point In l'Zo.
never made i, with brides or cords.
and there. too. pillow lace was never
made IN one piece. so the people OF
the town in way revolutioniZed
lace making Their pillow work Is
made with two threads. ope coarse
and one fine. SO that 1t gives the eff
feet Of shading
Other laces made in Belgium. but
now discontinued. were Mechln.
Ipres. Bruges and Antwerp. and the
last. interesting for the legend in con-
nection with it. was also called potter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

self. a specially OF Milan. 1t closely
resembled the renaissance. where the
tape is made by machine. the brides by
hand. and when machines were invented
its manufacture was discontinued.
About $500. Jose Heilman. a peasant Of
Switzerland. was sitting In the sun
watching his wife at her embroidery.
when he saw vision Of a machine that
could do the work instead of human
fingers He took lessons from his wife,
learned to embroiGer. and in six months
he had perfected a machine that oper-
ated six needles at once. After SOM.
time his invention was recognized and
the lacemaking OF the world was ar
ranged on a different basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
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either from the Venetian or Flanders
products. and the latter was Spanish
territory in the sixteenth century. Point
d'espagne vas lace in gold or silver.
Cluny. so popular at present. was
copy of an old lace on view at the mu-
scum of Cluny. in Paris. and it was
called cluny for lack of better name.
The lace was first made with the nee
die and later with the bobbin of coarse
linel. thread.
Duchess lace is made on the pillow.
and is designed only with cords or
brides. 1t has a fine cordonet and the
toile resembles a tape or guipure.
Guipure. by the way. was a lace IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

4 /RAI Natenciennes was made by
" the people of that town with the
pure mesh plated with the bob
bin. and soon IL became the only rec
ognized variety and a great favorite
AT the different courts of Europe.
Madame du Barry is said to have
preferred valenciennes for her pillow
cases and each cost ss7. in spite of
the fact that the workers were paid
only 20 10 80 cents a day. There were.
however in lIsS. 5000 workers In the
town and vicinity. Chantilly is also
a French pillow lace. and it is made
Of black silk thread.
Flemish lace was first done on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

scribed BY filling III petals and leaves
with the kensington stitch.
The book cover with its design of tiny
blossoms is quite as charming in its way
as the broader treatment of the poln-
settia. 1t stands for daintiness. and
many are the possibilities in color COM
bina tons ] would suggest working the
design in solid embroidery and stem
stitch. the leaves in light green and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

your bon voyage" TO the
friend who has chosen 10 spend
the summer in travel than one
Of these covers? If for a gift,
the initial or monogram may
he added.
Either cover might speak up
loudly in reply to the oft-re-
peated query: "What is a suit
able gift for a nan?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

oeslsn was applied to the machine
net Lace making had at this time
oeen attempted by every country, and
at one time in Flanders alone there
were 400 schools and 5000 people
learning the art. Sumptuary laws
made some difference in the demand.
but there were many whose admira-
ton for the beautiful work was great
er than the fear Of the law. and Brus-
sells Became and remains the lace
market of the world. 1t is estimated
that that city alone buys more than
$1,000. coo worth a year
Other laces there were besides those
mentioned. but they are mostly copies.
Point de france. for instance. was like
point de venise. Spanish lace was made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

stems in dark green; the blossoms IN
pink or pale mauve or delicate yellow.
The ground may be white or tan linen.
The design may be treated in a more
conventional way by outlining the whole
and filing in with Kensington stitch.
In this treatment any conventional coll
oring may be chosen: the outlining
might be in brown or black
What nicer gift could accompany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
<%27oE@S Lace

kant. which means pot lace" for the
design used was a pot of flowers-lilies
or carnations. which. by the way. has
always been a favorite with designers.
The origin Of this was the Annunciation.
and the first potter kant had not only
the flower but also the figure OF the
Virgin. afterward discarded.
The people OF Brussels first made
the design. then worked the reseau
around it with the pillow. but whom
machine-made net was nut IN tho
market. in 1910. brussels lace became
brussels applique for tho b.,a 49,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
MARION COLLEGES
 TO OPEN DOORS
ALL THREE INSTITUTIONS WILL OPEN TERMS WITH INCREASED ATTENDANCE-N TEACHERS
 IN FACULTY OF THE INSTITUTE.

Marion, September -(SpeciaL)-The Marion colleges are busy preparing for their openings, and the prospects are bright for a full attendance at all three institutions.
 The Marion Institute commences it's 22d session next Wednesday, the 9th of September. The number of applications for admission has been larger than in many years and the attendance promises to tax the capacity of the college. Stu dents are expected from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Ken lucky as well as all sections of Alabama. The faculty will contain two new men, Prof. A. K. Fowler of Princeton in the school of English and Prof. w. H. Pitt man in the school of history from the University of North Carolina.
 The Marion Female Seminary opens un- der new management on the 17th of Sep tember. Many improvements have been made, and the institution opens with new equipment and a strong faculty. The seminary is the oldest of the Marion schools, and it's alumnae throughout the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
News of AIicevlIIe.

Aliceville, September 5.-(Special.) )-Miss Evelyn somerville left Monday for Tus- caloosa, where she goes to occupy chair in the University of Alabama for the coming term.
 Mrs. Genie Owings and Mrs R. D. AL gee of Carrollton were the guests of Mrs. S. J. Love yesterday.
 Gean Swain has gone to Birmingham for a few days visit.
 E. M. Lewis of Anniston is in the city investigating the outlook for an oil mill to be built here in the near future, and although he has negotiated with nearly all of the probable stockholders, no defin- ite decision has been reached, but 1t h believed that something will be deter- mined within the next day or two.
 Professor Dickson has arrived and VIII beg n the fall term at the Aliceville acad- emy Monday. MT, Dickson comes as suc- cessor to Prof.. J. P. Doater, who was in charge of the school here for the lest three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
COATES STORE IS
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
TACITUS BAKER LOSES ARM IN FATHERS GlNNERY-DR. H. M. WEEDoN IS CRITICALLY ILL AT HIS HOME IN EUFAULA.

Eufaula, September 5.-(Special) l)-The storehouse and contents belonging to J. D. Coates on the south side of the city was destroyed by fire last night about 10 o'clock. The fire department responded promptly. but the flames had gained fair headway before they reached the scene, and the building was gutted before the fire could be subdued. The origin is un- known, as the flames were burning on the interior before it was discovered. Only few of the effects were saved, and his residence narrowly escaped. MT. Coates holds policy of s1100 on the stock, which will not cover the loss.
 Tacitus Baker, young white man about 20 years old. suffered the loss of an arm yesterday at his fathers ginnery 15 miles south of the city. Young Baker was experimenting the plant, and in some unknown way had his hand so badly mangled in the gearing that his attending physician advised amputation, and it was taken off four inches below the elbow.
 Dr. w. M. Weedon is critically i'll at his home here, where he is surrounded by his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
News of MontevalIo.

Montevallo, September 5.-(speciaI.)- Mrs. M. A. Hilbrook and E. s. Slows of Montevallo. Mrs. D. P. Sparrow and son of Birmingham, who have been spending the summer at Long Beach and other points on the gulf coast have returned home.
 MT. James A. Moor and his bride, form erly Miss Haley, have returned after spending a month visiting Niagara Falls, Buffalo, New York and other northern points.
 A building boom has struck Montevallo. Handsome brick stores and dwellings are being erected The beautiful new domi- tory is nearly completed. The rooms are large and handsome and every convent ence for the girls. It IS reported there will be full school. Dr. Thomas Ware ly Palmer, the popular and efficient pres ident, is working hard to have everything ready for the opening of the school the first week in October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

immediate family, all of whom have been summoned. Dr. Weedon Is suffering from chronic troubles, from which 1t is feared he will not recover. He Is one of the most prominent citizens of this city and section, and is well known in business and social circles over the state.
 The public schools of the city will open for the fall term Monday morning with a largely increased matriculation. Prof. H. L. Upshaw of Midway has accepted the position as principal of the High school, and will be assisted by Mss Annie Walker of Union Springs
 Prof. M. scherubel. principal of music of the Alabama Brenau, has resigned and will in future engage in lyceum work. He will be succeeded by Prof. Wuif, who will move with his family here to assume charge about the middle of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
OLD SLAB MAY
 SETTLE DISPUTE
CORNER PIECE IS ExCAVATED IN GROUND WHERE BUILDING IS TO BE ERECTED IN TUscA- LoosA-oLp-TIME FIDDLERs.

Tuscaloosa, September 5.-(special)-A find that was made in the excavation Tor new buildings on the corner of Twenty second avenue and Sixth street may throw some light on the disputed correctness of the present city street lines. The firm of Oliver & Werner has commenced work on a new building at this place and the excavation preparatory to this work yes- terday unearthed a slab which indicates the correct corner at this point according to the original survey of the town. This slab has the initials IS. m." on it. which, according to antiquarians, stands for Samuel Maverick, who owned the corner many years ago. If this slab correctly In dicates the true corner, then the present survey has located the street line six inches further west than 1t should be and three or four inches--further north. In several suits that have recently been filed against the city in the matter Of laying down sidewalks on what has here- tofore been regarded as inside the prop erty lines of the owners, the correctness of the citys survey of the streets and property lines has been put in issue. If this slab can be shown to be authorita- tive in the matter, 1t would seem that there is something in the contention re- ferred to-
 An immense throng of people was out to hear the fiddlers' contest held at the Baptist college auditorium last night. This was what was called an old-time fiddlers' convention, and the five fiddlers present contested for prize All of the players were old-timers. and in several instances the fiddlers were assisted by 8 man to beat the straws, feature unfa- miliar in these days. The prize was awarded to Professor Dockery of Keller man, who rendered the following pieces: ''The Old Gray Horse," Dinners Done" .Bile the Cabbage Down." and several others of like character. A neat sum was realized by the ladies of the college alum nae, who got the entertainment up.
 Mr. Henry A. Snlder and Miss Mamie G. Gamble were quietly married at the probate office yesterday afternoon. The young couple had run away from Gordo. MT Snider is' prominent young farmer of the county and his bride is quite an att tractive young woman of Reform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
JOHN o. BOYKIN
 DEAD IN MOBILE
Dead Body Found In Room at the Saint Andrew Hotel-TraveIing Man
 of Montgomery.

Mobile September 5.-John o. Boykin, one of the best known travelling men in the south and whose home is at Montgom- cry, was found dead here today in his room at the St. Andrew hotel. An in- vestigation showed that he had saturated & handkerchief and placed 1t to his nose and had taken the contents of a bottle of laudanum. Boykin had been great sufferer from rheumatism and 1t Is thought took the opiates to relieve the pain. He was a member of number of fraternal orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
AFTER FREE DELIVERY.
Postoffice Inspector Looks Over condl-
 tIons In Decatur.

Decatur, September 5.-(special.)-A postoffioe inspector Is in Decatur today looking over the city and Investigating the business of the postoffce for the purpose of passing on the claim for free city mail delivery.
 while the inspector could give our nothing, there is no doubt but that his report will be favorable, and 1t is thought that free delivery will go into effecf beforS the close of the present yeaH The inspector was well pleased with the condition of the streets and sidewalks. In fact hs said that he has found the best streets and sidewalks B in Decatur that he has found in any city of like stss in tho entire country The receipts of the Decatur postoffce are in excess of the amount required for free delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

south will be interested to know of the bright prospects before the institution under the able management of President Brown.
 Judson college begins it's session on the 24th. President Patrick is making many Improvements in the buildings and equip ment, and the faculty will be unusually strong. Over 300 girls have been en- rolled for several years past, and the attendance this season is expected to ex- ceed the usual mark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

of 1t without running tho slightest risk of harm. It can be ohewed like candy and is pleasant to the taste.
 Many ph hysicians, who before were at . loss to know how to cure obesity, are now prescribing Rengo with remarkab bls suooesa It is great nerve-str gth producer affecting digestion primarily, mind and body. Wrinkies which aDnees es in-nearly every case of reduction of fat where injurious drugs and starvation process is tried. do not occur where Rengo is used.
 There is nothing ~Just as goods as Rengo. For sale by all druggists at VI per full sized box. or by mail pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
Smith Is Alderman.

Sheffield, September 5.-(Special.-At a meeting of the city council Thursday night J. Bert Smith was elected alder man from the First ward to succeed W. D. Williams, who resigned The total dispensary sales for August, according to the report of the dispenser, were s636S.95, with profits of $2065.95. The largest days sale for the month was $469.50. The sales for August were about $500 less than for July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
Bankhead Makes Address.

Hartselle September 5.-(Special )-Sena- tor J. H. Bankhead spoke to a fair sized audience here today on the subject of good roads, and in support of the Over ton amendment. He was listened to with great attention, and his address showed conclusively that he has studied the sub- ject of better highways well. and un- derstands the situation. The people of this county are thoroughly in sympathy with any legislation that has for its end. the improving of the public roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

paid, by the Rengo Co.,, 831l Rengo Bldg, Detroit, Mich. The company will gladly send you a soc package free by mall. if you write them direct to De- troit and enclose loo as an evidence of good faith and to help cover postage end packingi no free paokasas at drug storeA
 For sale and recommended in Bir. ave-; Collier Drug O., i0e N. a0th st- | Dewberry Drug Go. 2031 2d ave-; Dun- can Drug Co.,. a12 S. 20th st, N. B. Norton, 1920 2d ave-y John L, Parker, 9d ave. and 18th st. and Woodward Bldg; Patton-Pops Drug CA> 212 N 20th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

There 4ias became known 8 remedy for fat. the use of which has already resulted in enormous bsnsfit, and most probably in the saving of many lives.
 This remedy is commonly called Ren- 70. The rate at which this remedy will reduce fat. and do it harmlessly and surely Is truly remarkable, A pound . day is ordinarily the loss recorded. bs- ang done by compelling perfect assimi- 1 iation of the food. and sending the lnutriment where it belongs
 The most remarkable feature of Ren- .xo Is that you can take all you want
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
The Bliss Funeral,

Florence, September 5.-(Special. )-The funeral of R. L. Bliss, president of the First National bank of Florence, who died Thursday at noon from stroke of paralysis, was held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from Trinity Episcopal church of which he was senior warden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
Richardson Is Active.

Huntsville. September 6.-(Special)- Congressman William Richardson has returned from a tour of the western portion of the Eighth district. On Monday he will go to Scottsboro to ad- dress the people on matters of political interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
NO Spirits O7~COnCOcfiO11S

NUR WHISKIES have not been tempered with, quality O being reduced several times to make as many different profits They simon purehealthful and palatable. located farm in valley where the air. water and san tation IS perfect
 The grain distiing IS the best Northwestern Rye and Malt and Tennessee Valley Corn large portion of which raise
 You buy better whskes than from regardless of higher prices One order will prove this statement
 With exception, six full quarts IS the smallest ship ment made-we do This reduces the of handling packing and carriage charges enabling offer SIX quarts about the price would get for four.
 Do not let low prices prejudice you. They wholesale and you buy direct.
 Our Vhiskies ahv0ys the FXPRES PREPAID Shipment made in wooden boxes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
Corn Whistles

GRASSY VALLEY'-Unadulter- ated. Very old. No better Corn Whiskey made. 6 full quarts, $4.00; 19 full quarts, $7.50.
 GRASSY vALLEY"-White, 100 proof, straight Corn Whiskey. We are tho only distillers selling 100- proof corn at s2.50 per gallon, two gallons, SAYS, delivered. Shipments in jugs. Smallest shipment one gallon.
 Blended Whistles
 "R. H. c. CLUB"-A perfect blend of old Kentucky Whistles. It has that rich oily appearance. We consci-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
To the Public:

We the public because interested one way or another in the things that Mans and Boys Store sels
 And Porter's is 'Store for Men and Boys"
 Now become the "Ceater Store for Men and Boys.
 Greater ze twice the and over, and many times twice in service.
 The Fall Goods have been coming in with rush and this bringing order of chaos-and many things are already sale.
 The "Forma Openng' we'll later for in spite of the fact that goods have been put sale open the when it's ready with all the dignity which is en- titled You'll agree with Qor you already nvted) that we good grounds for enthusiasm and Birmingham Mems and Boys Store to be proud of.
 The entire will be fitted in the most improved way Not ing been omitted from top bottom The Boys Store the largest Alabama We fths space with the best of mems and boys couple with efficient saenanhp of the that has long characteristic Poers and you have fair outline of what the Greater Store for Men and Boys will be-
 &2zzzz6zzz&@se4@
 Io22-Io24 FIRST AVENUE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
Murray Woodward Dies.

Huntsville, September 5.-(Special.)- Murray Woodward. aged 23 years. died yesterday at his home near Green Grove.