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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
English Crumpets

Those who have enjoyed the tea hour at the Waldorf, the Astor, the Plaza and other popular places in Gotham have been impressed with the delicious English crumpets which are served with the diff ferent brews of tea. An excellent recipe for making them is as follows:
 One quart of warm milk. one cake of yeast, one teaspoon of salt. When light add half cupful of melted butter one teaspoon soda, dissolved in a little water and very little more flour. Let it stand 20 minutes or until light Grease some muffin rings, place them on a hot grlddle and fill them half full of the batter. When done on one side turn and bake the other side. Butter them while hot, pile one on another and serve imme- diately
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
An Effective Curling Fluid

Some time ago the following formula for curling fluid was suggested in these columns and it is by request that it is now repeated. Nothing so far is nfallibIe. in regard to such methods of curling the hair, but this one has met with popular approval, and while not simple nor in- expensive it is highly commended.
 It is made of five-elghts of a dram of carbonate of potash, half a dram of am- monia water, two drams of extract of violet, an ounce of glycerine, three-quar- ters of an ounce of rectified spirits. and half pint of water.
 The mixture stands bottled for 10 days, and then is strained. To use. the hair is moistened and tied down in large waves. Which are combed out as soon as it dries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
TAX RATE REDUCED.
Judge Sits Down on Drinking In the
 Court House.

Meridian, October 13.-(Special )-The city boards tonight adopted an ordinance reducing the tax levy from F to 16 mills.
 Judge John l.. Buckley on assuming the bench this morning for the second weel, of circuit court shut down on whisky drinking among jurors and others in a most decisive way. He said: Last week there Was some drinking in the court room. In fact one juror went so far as to take entirely too much. want the public to know that in the future If any person comes into this court in toxicated he will be dealt with as the law dictates, so l trust that 1t will not happen again"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
DAMAGE SUITS FILED.
Will McNair of AIbertvilIe Falls From
 Car and Is Hurt

Gadsden, October 13.-(Special.) 1.-Two damage suits were filed in the city court yesterday. One by A. H. Flinch against A. G. Morris for s1O,O0o and one by l.. W. Bramlett against w. D. Pinchard for 5000. Both actions are based on charges of slander
 While attempting to board a street car in this city, Will McNair of Albertville slipped and fell sustaining more or less injury. He received severe cut in the back of the head and also injured his hip. This is the second accident of this nature that has befallen McNair recently. Some months ago while attempting to board car at Birmingham he fell and the ear passed over his hand and cut off three fingers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
"Uncle Remus''

(The Childrens B'riend.) By Mary Brant Whiteside, in the Home Magazine He had the ohildren's love! A coronet More meet than crown of bays, to grace that head. The friend he was of youth, whose genius led Their feet to lands where truth and fancy met; Which once to know, meant never to for get. Beloved of children; fairer praise was Of none of all the worlds immortal dead. They mourn-and we today, are children yeti sorrow, bitter is this cup you fill, And yet his matchless spirit lives, in truth, In many rare and quaint and tender page, The cherished heritage of childhood still Illumined with the light of deathless youth, And tempered with the wisdom of the sage!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Mir. Booth Tarkington's Re % Venge

One of the unqualified successes of the theatrical season in New York is MT Booth Tarkington's play, '"rhe Man From Home" It may be of interest to the many readers of this popular author to know that this play was written in spirit of revenge, which would make Lucreta Borgia or the late MT. Machia- velli turn green with envy, if they knew of this apotheosis of vengeance.
 It seems that MT. George Ade is the object of MT. Tarklngton's hatred and this is what brought it all about: MT. Ade some years ago put MT. Tarkington in play of his; portrayed him as broken down Thespian with naught but a shattered ambition to look back upon. MT. Tarkington did not say that he was nourishng a revenge even more horrible in its effect than what MT. Ade had done to him. He did not let one hint of hss fell purpose leak out. He made no mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Lace Curtains

Lace curtains are of interest just now to housekeepers who must renew their window draperies. In looking over the fall display, the Nottinghams are particu- larly striking. These curtains are always associated with the crude imitation of lace, but those on exhibition bear no> re- lation whatever to the old time Noting ham, for they are of such chaste designs and perfection of weave one would not have believed them Nottinghams except for the cheap price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Es 10X2ilMzs] H& HzY}f|

The general meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to take place in Atlanta from November Il to 15 will assemble hundreds of prominent members of the society in Birmingham and other southern cities The size of the organization is constantly increasing. chapters being formed in all the large cities of the north, east and west There are members in Michigan, Montana, Mex ieo, New York; indeed. all the states will probably be represented at the national convention.
 A writer in the New York Herald notes the interest taken in the coming assem- ply by the New York chapters, United Daughters of the Confederaey. Many of the members plan to attend, as does the president, Mrs. James Henry Parker Among those who will go as delegates are Mrs. T. Darlington semple, Mrs L.. V. Fort, Mrs. Floyd s. Corbin, Mrs. Au- gustus H. Jones, Mrs. Saul Emanuel, Mrs. L. r. Schuyler. Mrs J. D. Beale, Mrs. Louis Bennett, Mrs. Clifford Will Hams, Mrs. L. z Duke and Mrs. Mary Ryersen Bagley. all of whom have friends to Birmingham.
 Mrs John L. Raul is expected to re- turn Friday from Philadelphia.
 Miss Mary c. Hood will entertain this afternoon at tea from to at her studio in the Fitzgerald.
 MT. and Mrs. J. s. Russell have issued oF afv daughter, Maggie Alician, to MT. Aaron Ash, on the evening of Wednesday, Oc- tober 2s, at s:sO o'clock Birmingham. The Yancey chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet this after noon at o'clock, with Mrs. Charles J. Sharp. 14O1 Eleventh avenue. south. A full attendance is urged.
 | The Society of United Charities will hold meeting this morning at 10 o'clock in their rooms in the Mayberry building. Important business matters will be dis cussed and the president desires large attendance.
 The opening of the Wesley House, S22 Third avenue, under the supervision of the Board of City Missions, has been post poned until October "A.
 The Graduate Nurses association of Birmingham will hold meeting this aft ernoon at o'clock at the Hillman hos pital. A full attendance is requested. An interesting feature of the National Horse show in New York this winter will probably be display of ancient carriages, sleighs, harness and other equipment for
 the horse. Only a short time remains before the opening of the horse show on November g, and if the material can be collected by those who have it in charge, it will make display of rare importance and interest to all votaries of riding and driving. Among the suggested historic articles are saddles, antique harness, horseshoes, bits, spurs, lverlies-indeed. everything pertaining to the horse of our forefathers. There is a collection of old American carriages in New York which comprises travelling coaches or chariots, post ohaises, curricles and other quaint old vehicles of eighteenth century design, such as are found nowadays nowhere ex- oept in the old paintings. This collec- tion may be loaned for the exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14

The barouche in which Abraham Lin
 coin rode to his inauguration as Presi-
 dent of the United States may be exhib-
 tied, as well as the carriage which was
 built for General Lafayette and present.
 ed to him by the United States govern
 ment on the occasion of his last visit to
 America sleigh built in 17e9 and an
 other one built about 50 years ago for
 Commodore Vanderbilt may be amone the
 historic vehicles. number of others are
 suggested.
 The exhibition will be in the concert
 hall in the Madison Square Garden, and
 will add decidedly to the attraction of an
 event which is of moment not only to New York society circles, but has national
 significance.
 Mrs. A. M. Hobson is the guest of Miss
 Montedonico in Memphis, where a series
 of delightful functions are making her
 stay one of constant pleasure. She has
 been the guest of honor at innumerable
 bridge and theatre parties, dinners and 1 afternoon teas, and others are planned
 for her pleasure among the set in which her hostess is such favorite. Mrs. J. D. Gibson of Denver formerly of this city. is spending the winter as the guest of her mother, Mrs Burgamy, and other relatives.
 Mr. Culpepper Exum returned yesterday at noon from an eastern trip. Mrs. J. L. Robertson left yesterday for
 Atlanta to spend several days with her
 mother, Mrs. Mittcan. She will leave Saturday for California, whence MT. Rob-
 ertson has preceded her, and they will there make their home MT. A. Maben Hobson left Saturday for fortnight's stay at French Lick Springs. Mrs. A. J. Bowron has returned from Denver.
 Mrs. T. G. Bush and Miss Annie L. Win Hams are in Louisville.
 Mrs. James II. Dawson has returned from Louisville.
 MT. and Mrs. Jones Nelson are at home
 with Mrs. T. c. Nelson on South Twen- tieth street, having sold their home on Fourteenth avenue. Mrs. Powell of Gallion is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jane Whelan. | Mrs, John T. Yeatman is visiting friends in Vincennes and Louisville. Mrs. Dora Royal will return today to
 her home in Greenville after a visit to MT and Mrs. David Buell.. Contributions received yesterday as ad- ditions to the Creche fund are as fol- lows:
 Cash ..$ zoo Cash .. .. .00 Cash 100 A Irlenu 10. % The South Highlands School Improve
 ment association will hold it's first regular 1 meeting of the new scholastic year today
 at the school at 3 o'clock Mrs. J. P. Buchanan of Little Rock,
 Ark, is visiting her sister. Mrs w. l.. Howard, 1912 South Thirteenth street. Mrs. Buchanan will remain in Birmingham for several weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
JORDAN WILL GALL
 ANOTHER MEETING
AccEDEs TO DEMANDS FOR GEN. ERAL CONVENTION TO CON- slDER LOW PRICE OF COTTON. MAY BE HELD AT MEMPHIS.

Atlanta. October 13.-Harviep Jordan, president of the Southern cotton asso- citation, has announced that In response to requests from all parts of the south he would call convention of cotton growers and allied interests, similar to that held in New Orleans in 1905. Mir. Jordan stated today that he had decided to undertake an active and vigorous cam paign for better prices and would this week issue a general call for mass meet ing of farmers, bankers, merchants and sinners to be held at some central point in the cotton belt, probably at Memphis. The convention to be called. he said, will not be confined to any particular organ ization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
WilI Eluht Prohib ition.

Houston, Tex, October 13.-At a nom partisan convention held here today at tended by delegates from every section of the state including leaders of both democratic and republican parties, an organization was perfected to combat the prohibition movement in Texas. An ex- ecutive, committee was named to conduct the campaign with J. F, Walters of Hous- ton as chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
[N1@FEMIN E49FCHBL LESpFA NCIESs9sY
 BY

the subject with intelligence and discern ment, She is resident of Mobile, wom- an identified with the literature and art of the state, and one who has followed the career of Alabama women with more than ordinary interest.
 As newspaper correspondent and the author of several widely-read books, Mrs. Webb will no doubt attract large and intelligent audience today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
One-Button Gloves

With the return of long sleeves the short, one-button glove is again fashion, able. For many seasons the long, mos quetaire gloves have been absolutely necessary on account of the elbow sleeves. which every modish has affected. With the thin, transparent sleeve. which reaches to the wrist, one who is very particular as to the nicety of detail must see that the edge of the glove is not visible through the transparency. It not only looks ugly but 1t Is not neat or becoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
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Logansport, Ind, October Eff we had 25 speakers and s10,000 we could carry Georgia at this election" said Eugene W. Chain, prohibition candidate for Presi- dent. here tonight. "The party that is defeated will go to emasn and drop out of existence. The only real issue in the campaign is prohibition. There is no power on earth that can prevent the pro hibition party from eIectlng a President in 1912"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
John Irby Is In Jail.

of a special detail. John Irby, the negro charged with the attempted assault upon Miss Lilie Dempsey of Saxon Hin com munity of Spartanburg, was brought to this city tonight and lodged in the peni- tentiary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Case of ALeprosy.

Camden, N. J., October 13.-Charles Clark aged 16 years, a Barbadoes negro is patient in the Camden county hos pital at Blackwood suffering from q well-developed case of leprosy. The young man came to this city from the Barba- does with his father three years ago. A shed was built for him in the rear of the hospital, and there he is kept with a guard constantly on duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Six Buildings Destroyed.

Lexington, Ky, October 13.-Six build ings were totally destroyed and number of others damaged by a fire of incendiary orisin at Olive HillA Carter county, today. The loss is about $10,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Notable Woman At the Fair
 Today

This morning in the woman's depart ment at the State Fair. the women will have the opportunity of hearing Mrs. Laura S. Webb's talk on the Progress of Alabama Women" The subject is full of interest and importance. and the speak CT Is a woman of great culture and in formation.
 Mrs. Webb is we'll equipped to handle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Menu For Wednesday

BREAKFAST.
 Grapes. Cereal and Cream. Creamed Cod on Toast. Whole Wheat Muffins. Coffee.
 The Age-Herald. LUNCHEON. Lima Beans Puree. Cold Sliced Chicken. Stuffed Tomatoes. Chocolate Custards.
 Tea.
 DINNER. Cream of Spinach Soup. Roast Pork. Apple Sauce. Creamed Potatoes. Squash. Cucumbers Vinaigrette. Apple Salad, French Dressing. Apple Dumplings.
 Cheese.
 Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14

Account State Fair, Atlanta, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets at the spe- cial low rate of $5.20. Tickets on sale daily, Oct. 8 to 23, ex- cept Sundays, limited Oct. 26. Trains leave 7::30 am, 4:25 pm. and 12:30 midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14

FOR RENT-Elegant, steam heated family hotel; close in; new building; large dining room. A money making propo- sition. w. B. Leedy & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-11
Baked Tomatoes.

Take the centres out Of a dozen
large tomatoes, and put these centres
to cook with two tablespoonfuls OF
butter, a slice of bacon chopped fine,
salt, pepper, and two tablespoons of
fine crumbs. Cook this slowly for
twenty minutes, take up, and with 1t
fill the tomatoes. Dust with bread
crumbs and set in the oven to bake
for half an hour. The delicacy Of the
tomatoes and their desirability as an
accompaniment for the capon would
be impaired if meat of any kind were
used in the stufing of these tomatoes.
In fact, it is pretty safe to say that
the harmonies of dining are better
preserved If tomatoes stuffed with any
sort of chopped meat are served by
themselves, that Is, in a course by
themselves, and that it is almost al
ways an injustice to any meat entree
to serve at the same time tomatoes in
which meat Of any other sort or of
the same sort figures.-Am erican
C%ultiyator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-11
A Request of the Barber.

The other day a man walked into a
BARRIERS shop, deposited upon a table
a number of articles which he took
from a sachel, and arranged them
with artistic care. "This is pomade,"
said the visitor. Il am well sup.
Piled" said the barber. This is
bears grease" I'm full UP with
bears grease" Here is some fine
bay rum" Don't doubt it, but ]
make my own bay rum End put on
foreign labels. Nobody knows the
difference" Here is some patent
cosmetic for the mustache." Il
know it is for the mustache, also for
the whiskers, and all that, but I'm
thoroughly stocked and reel:ing with
cosmetics at present" Here are an
electric brush, a duplex elliptic hair
dye, lavender Water and a patent face
powder" Il don't want any Of
them" 81 know you don't" Then
why do you ask me to buy Them"
did 1 say anything to you about
buying them" Come to think Of ii
you didn't II did not coma here to
sell anything. l only wish to let you
know that 1 possess all the toilet arti.
Giles that a gentleman has any bust
ness with. Now, don't try to- sell me
anything or praise up your wares. ]
am stocked, stocked, stocked. Now
give me an easy shave without asking
me to buy anything."--The Argonaut.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-11

I and is adapted to the fashionable
net, chiffon, crepe Ninon and all MAJ
terials that are thin enough to BID
tucked successfully. 1t has the ad.
vantage of being snug fitting at the
lower portion, so doing away with
bulk at that point, and it allows a
choice of long or three-quarter
sleeves. In the illustration crepe Nj.
non is trimmed with effective band.
ing finishing the neck and the arm.
holes.
The guimpe is made with front and
backs, all of which are fitted by
means of darts. The upper portion.
the sleeves and the collar all are
tucked and the tucks in the sleeves
are slightly ovcrlapped at the a
to secure the most becoming and sat.
isfactory lines.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Is five and three.
quarter yards t~wenty-one, four and
three-quarter yards twent' four,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-11
HERR IS NO FAILURE,

There is no failure. Life itself's a sonS
OF victory over death. and ages long
Have told the story old Of trIumphs
wrought
U~nending. from the things once held for
naught.
The battles over; though defeated now, ..
In coming time the waiting world shall
bow
Before the throne of Truth that's builded
high
Above the dust of those whose ashes lie
All needless of the glorious fight they won
When death obscurcd the light of victrys
There is no failure. If we could hut see
Beyond the battle line; if we could be
Where battle-smoke does ne'er becloud the
eye,
Then we should know that where these
PROSTATE lie
Accoutered in habiliments of death,
Sweet Freedoms radiant form has drawn
new breath
The breath of life which they so nobly gave
Shall swell anew above the lowly grave
And give new life and hope to hearts that
beat
Like battle-drums that never sound retreat.
There is no failure. Gods immortal plan
Accounts no loss a lesson learned for man.
Defeat is oft the discipline we need
To save us from the wrong, or teaching
heed
To errors which would else more dearly
cost
A lesson learned is ne'er a battle lost.
Whene'er the cause is right, be not afraid;
Defeat is then but victory DELAYED -,
And cen the greatest vict ries Of the world
Are often won when battle flags are furled.
Thomas Speed Niosby, in Success Mag
aZine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-11
Continuous Pathways.

It is usually agreeable to foot pas
sengers as well as to those who ride
to have a certain amount of shade.
For a good macadam road, shade Is
also desirable, al it prevents the dry
ing of the surface and the formation
of dust. The borders Of our country
roads should, in fact, be continuous
parkways containing in every district
representative groups Of all the ma
tive trees to be found in the locality
There are country roads where rows
of trees are pleasing, but usually IT.
regular groups of trees with spaces
between them of unequal extent Will
be found more satisfactory. Many on
our native shrubs, such as hazeE
bushes, sumachs, elderberries, red
branched dogwoodsN iburnums, wild
roses, snow berrieG ETC., will add to
the attractiveness of u road Sides
and there should never be a time
from April till October when some OF
our native flowers may not be found
in bloom.-From Address of D. Ward
King, the "Split-Log Drag Man. Be-
fore the American Civic Association. !
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-11
StreaImcrs on Fans.

Among the accessories that are
new in the shops are the fans of ex-
quisite empire shapes in silk and
chiffon or lace. Then there are less
expensive mes of net, with dainty
applique figures and a double or tri-
ple frill of lace across the top, and
two long ribbon streamers floating
from the handle. These streamers
are quite a novelty, and may be pur-
chased separately, as we'll as the fan
rings. The former are in many fancy
devices. Some are long ends of wide
tulle, tied with satin ribbon. Others
are wide ribbons, slashed and edged
with fringe or lace. The fan rings
are jeweled, or otherwise decorated,
and are nothing more nor less than
bracelets, more ornamental than SER
viceable.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-11
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NHINTS FOR THE
H ~& sss-1ES

japanese or Chinese mating may
be materially improved by going over
it with a cloth dipped in strong salt
water.
Some cooks prefer lard instead Of
butter for %piecrust, not because it is
cheaper, but because they believe it
makes a much tenderer crust.
Use a mixture Of whiting and am
monia instead Of soapsuds, for clean
ing windows. Smear them well with
a cloth; then polish with a chamois.
Copper is best cleaned with lemon
dipped in salt. Rinse, then polish
with a soft cloth. Clean the keys of
the piano with a cloth moistened with
alcohol.
Change the furniture occasionally.
1t will not only rest the eye, but will
prove to be economical as we'll, be-
cause, otherwise, rugs and floor will
become Worn.
The most convenient and effective
method of keeping the refrigerator
in good condition is occasionally to
burn in it a small disinfecting candle,
airing thoroughly afterward.
Wash gas or electric light shades
in warn water, adding a few drops
Of ammonia. Don't neglect the burn
ers. Remove the dust from them
with a piece of fine wire. You Will
be amazed at the increase of illumi-
nation.
Any article of brass. except Ben
ares ware, can be cleaned in the fol-
lowing manner: Wash first with am
monia water and soap, removing al
grease and giving a s~emi-pOlish. Rub
we'll with any good silver polish, wet
with vinegar, and any suggestion OF
tarnish will vanish.
A small bag o. ~uns:acked lime
placed inside the piano will keep the
springs from rusting. Rust may be
removed from steel by rubbing we'll
with sweet oil, allowing it to stand
for forty-eight hours. After this 1t
should be %spriakled with finely pow
Tered unslacked lime. and rubbed.