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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Chyzstmas 7abIe May Be Decoyated
 InexbenSiyeJv 2et El1ect1veIy What Experienced Housekeepers Say the subjectSut ble Christmas Menu-All Sorts of Delicious Edibes
 and Drinkables
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

and if artificial this decoration may be kept Christmas after Christmas, so that the first investment proves a very good one as we'll as very economical one. Paper-mache reindeer, Santa Clauses, stockings and every imaginable thing con nected with Yuetide may be had at the shops for a mere song, and there Is no need to spend lots of money on these trines, when they may be had for so lit- tie, and just as effective as the finer ones.
 The woman who does not want to worry her head over making Christmas edibles such as plum pudding fruit cakes and all sorts of things, may be thankful that the grocers are now bringing these right to their door, deliciously made, and in fact much better than lots of house. wives make them themselves.
 However, for the particular house. wife who won't buy ''ready-made" I shall give a recipe for an excellent plum pudding which Is tried and true:
 OLD ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING. Take one and one-half pounds of suet, one and one-half pounds of dry, light brown sugar, one and one-half pounds of raisins, four nutmegs grated. one-quar ter of a pound of candied lemon peel. one quarter of a pound of citron, one heap ing teaspoonful of fine salt. bakers bread enough to mdkc a quantity cQudi III pulh to the suet (use only the crump of the loaf) one-half pint of flour, nine eggs beaten very light and milk enough to wet the mixture.
 Chop the suet first. then add the bread crumbs sliced citron and peel. raisins and entrants. Sift the salt and nutmeg in. stirring thoroughly.
 Next add the sugar and sift in the flour. Then add the eggs and lastly the --.slt~ .a lf~ l. H. pudding about as moist as minee meat for pies Put in a buttered pudding mold, put into boiling water and let boil Il hours. A hot brandy sauce may be served with this.
 Christmas Is the season for delicious drinks. and eggnogg. hot scotch, old fashioned apple toddy, and all sorts of palatable things will be offered the guest on this happy day.
 An excellent recipe for eggnogg is as follows:
 One dozen eggs, whites and yolks beaten separately: one cup sugar, half a gal Ion rich milk or cream, one quart whisky, half pint brandy. one gill rum Beat the yolks of eggs very light. add the sugar, and then, very slowly, part of the liquor. Pour in the milk and the rest of the liquor, pile on the whites of the eggs and serve.
 IT thlS Is not sweet enough more Surgar may be added.
 For the young housekeeper, or indeed for the experienced one. who is tired of raking her brain for menus and especial ly at Christmas time, append one which is simple, yet quite comprehensive, and which I hope some of my readers will use next Saturday:
 CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU.
 Oyster Cocktails
 Cream of Celery Soup
 Roast Turkey, Cranberry Jelly
 Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
 Rice, Stuffed Peppers Spinach
 Grape Fruit Salad
 Plum Pudding with Blazing Sauce
 Fruit. Cake, Nuts. Raisins
 Crackers, Roouefort Cheese
 Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

Many is the time that l have heard housekespers say, and good ones. too, that there is nothing so thankless as making out menu for and preparing a big Christmas dinner, which is entirely unappreoiated and very often scarcely touched.
 Long before the dinAer hour on Christ mas Day, which fig usually late. the mem- bers of the household have been so busy nibbling and munching at bon-bons nuts, candies and fruit that even the most fiourishing appetite is destroyed, and con- sequently the energetic housewife's tur- key and cranberry sauce, not to speak of the fruit cake and plum pudding, over which she has labored and worried. goes by unnoticed.
 A few suggestions I offer for the house. wives who manage to bring to the festal board the members of their family with untarnished appetites. on December 2S, which I trust may be of some benefit in arranging the Christmas dinner.
 The table for this occasion may be charmingIy decorated with very little expense; indeed, know one clever house. keeper who spent less than g last year on hers. and 1t was really lovely.
 She arranged her table with a long mirror, placing a tiny Christmas tree at each of the four corners and larger one in the center.
 The frame of the mirror and the tree stands were covered with moss. over which asbestos snow was piled. The trees of course, were decorated with tin sel and ornaments and the center one had small candles placed on it.
 Tho trees may be bought for 10 cents each (smaller ones), and the large size for 20 cents, In nearly any of the shops.
 Another pretty table that one of my friends arranged for her Christmas din- ner had the centerpiece made into snow bank by piling cotton in great heaps and sprinkling 1t with diamond dust.
 A wreath of holly surrounded the mound and over the table suspended by red rib bons from the chandelier was bunch of snowballs made of the cotton sprinkled with the diamond dust
 Silver candlesticks, with white candles and white shades. adorned with holly, made the table look bright and Christmas like, while the broad, red ribbons from the center of the mound ran to each plate, where bunch of holly was tied
 another nosteSs iidu suspenoeu lroHl tHe dining room chandelier a large hoop cov- cred with red satin ribbon. and punches of holly here and there, from which were suspended many little tiny net stock ings of red green and white, filled with dainties. and tied with huge red satin bows.
 For dessert this hostess served ice cream made into miniature Santa Clauses, each one carrying little Christmas tree, and each served in bed of spun sugar, red or green.
 The simplest and prettiest decoration for the hostess who does not care to spend anything on gew-gaws and knick- hacks, is to use a huge red or green basket with an immense red satin bow Holly may be banked about the basket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
HRYSANTHEMUM BRIDGE
 WITH MISS KATHERINE EApIE

Following the Japanese scheme Miss Katherine Earle used chrysanthemums in profusion in plans for her pretty bridge party yesterday for Miss Elizabeth Howry of Washington. the house guest of Miss Fannie Dunn. It was a bridge luncheon. a tempting repast preceding the games. The score and place cards were hand- painted Japanese scenes, and cunning lit- tie Oriental maids, fans and other fetch ing suggestions decorating the candle shades. The consolation prize was drawn from Japanese lanterns. It was a dainty Japanese sketch. The other prizes includ ed Japanese candlestick and a perfume bottle. score and game prizes respectively. Miss Earle's guests included Miss Howry, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Marie Smith. Miss Agnes Terrell, Miss Margaret Terrell. Miss Mary Campbell, Miss Eliz- abeth Going, Miss Emily Somerville, Miss Marjorie Weatherly. Miss Flora Orr Miss Mary Long. Miss Lindley Graham. Miss Ada Johnston. Miss Eloise Johnston, Miss Hannah Elliott. Miss Anna Gage, Miss Grace Smith. Miss Helen Benners, Miss Kate Rogan and Mrs. Paul Chalifoux MADAME JoMELLI
 SINGS THIS EVENING.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Weekly Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, December IT, Following art the weekly cotton statistics: Imports. all kinds. 1ts.o00 bales. Imports, American, s2.o00 bales. Stock, all kinds, 1.o4s.o0o. Stock. American, s47,o0o American forwarded, 10000. Total sales, all kinds. 40,o0T Total sales, American. a2,000. English spinners takinss. 5000. Total export, u,000.
 Quantity afloat, all kinds, 192,0oo. Quantity afloat. American, 139,000. Total sales on speculation. 3200. Total sales to exporters. 500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Handling of Freight Refused.

Washington. December 17-An applica- ton which if granted eventually would affect railways throughout the country was argued today before the interstate commerce commission by the Minneapolis produce exchange and the St. Paul board of trade. It was contended that rail- ways operating in Minneapolis and St. Paul refused to load and unload perisha- ble freight as is done by the roads center ing in Chicago. decision is expected about the first of February, next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE
 6CHEME FOR BRIDGE LUNCHEON

One of the handsomest of the affairs which distinguished the visit of Judge and Mrs. Gary was the bridge luncheon at which Mrs. Frank H. Crockard was the hostess yesterday. Long stemmed American beauty roses filled vases on tables and mantles and tho rich soft color of the blossoms gave the color note for the entire affair. appearing in the score cards and bonbons and again in the salads and ices. Mrs. Crockard and Mrs. Gary received the guests. The hostess was assisted in the various rooms by Mrs. Allan Harvey Woodward. Mrs. J. Alfred Levsrt. Mrs. Edward Ware Barrett and Mrs. w. P. G. Harding. There were 12 small tables arranged for the party. Covered with damask and laces the color scheme was indicated, by the dainty cards which wore tied with American beauty ribbon ana Amer ican beauty bonbons were in small dishes. Following the luncheon coffee was served in the den by Mrs. Wil- liam H. Kettik. This is | charming lit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
A CHRISTMAS PARTY.

Miss Nancy Harrison entertained a. party of her little friends yesterday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. V. Harrison. The Christmas scheme prevailed throughout in decor ations and games. The prize in a con test was awarded to Miss Mary Ses- sions. The guests included Misses Mary sessions, Carrie Boardman. Mary Lykes, Marian Pinkard, Carolyn Rosen- stihl Elizabeth Marshall, Nora Screvena Corinne Vorenberg, Emily Clay, Jean Marks. Francis Galloway, Mary Gallo way, Mary Ashton. Harriette Tinker Esther Vail, and Masters Harry Jan nette. Tom Poe, Asa Rountree, Nat Grant. Will Payne. Turner Lux, Oliver Reid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTION.

H'fii ke yourself a Christmas present of s#.3HH lp to California. If you can't go I#i.#;- self, perhaps there Is some mem- aa#.i of your family, Or some relative, Hila would enjoy an outing there, where N. :ii weather is now prevailing.
 is a most delightful trip on the #:iHit Fe's California Limited. along tho i'.HI.i; of the historic old Santa Fs .si Every luxury of modern travel l33 Tvided Enough to say that 1t is the
 train to Southern California exclu- ##.3Hy for flrst-class travel.
 .iAilroad fare from Birmingham Is $110
 \. ,ound trip. Sleeping car berth SIS St. Louis. Meal service Is in din- l,r, under management of Fred Har- Experienced travellers don't have to
 i'd how good Harvey meal is
 l,3 California trip can be made less isively in tourist car on one of i.|iia jther three Santa Fe trains. Rail- i3i8# fare from Birmingham. $49.75 each iaiiiiiil Tourist-car berth, $6.50 from St. .l..i4I ''personally conducted" service in- .LIl.il.4.,: competent care of elderly people A women with small children travelling Tr booklets of the train and trip. call o1 or write John D. Carter, Southern Passenger Agent, A. T. & s. F. By, 14 North Pryor street, Atlanta, Ga.
 Say whether you want to Ego Linn Ited'' or Ego Tourist" and whether you would be interested in a side-trip to the Grand Canyon of Arizona. the worlds
 12-1S-2t-sat-mon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

W. O'Byrne during the holidays at their residence, 2217 Seventh avenue, north.
 Miss Margaret Moore and Master Ben F. Moore, Jr.. will pass the holidays with relatives in Knoxville.
 Miss Freddie Brown of Tuscumbia Is the guest of Miss Bertha Call at 2531 Thirty first avenue, North Birmln gham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

their sponsor Miss Mae Fox, who will have for her maids Miss Emily Morris and Miss Gladys Enslen. The Blues will have Miss Eleanor Matthews for sponsor. with Miss Mary George CruiA- shank and Miss Carrie White Bean as maids.
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. W. P. Newman of Huntsville is visiting her brother, Dr.. J. W. Bar clay.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Ewing have re- turned from Columbia. Tenn where Mrs. Ewing has been for some time convalescing after a serious illness MT. Ewing joined her this week.
 Miss Margaret Robertson will return tomorrow from Glencoe Md, where she is attending school. With Miss Rob- ertson will be Miss Susie Waters of Baltimore, who will be her guest dur ing the holidays.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Brown left yes- terday for Florida to pass the remain der of the winter.
 MT. Fallon O'Byrne will return from his studies at Notre Dame, Ind, early in the week and will bring a class mate. Mr. Carol Won Phul of St. Louis. They will be guests of MT. and Mrs. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
SEABOARD ANNOUNCES
 LOW XMAS FARES

Full information at City Ticket Offico, woodward Bldg. Phone 23S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
lWHEELER'S HOTEL
 EUTAW. ALA.

sctric lightS and oeiis in each |. Artesian water. Long distance phone service Hot and Geld Water .s.
 | M. JOE WHEELER, Prep
 Rates o1.00 Per Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Prilltup HOtel''
 GadSden, Ala., Centrally Located. Sample Rooms.
ARTESIAN HOTEL VINGSTON, ALABAMA

L. \. M'LBAN, Prop. s hotel Is under new management. been thoroughly renovated. and 7 furnished. Everything frst- and up-to-date. Travelling public water drinkers patronage solio- Rates s2.00 per day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
BASKET BALL.

There will be a gathering of basket
 ball enthusiasts at the Athletic club tonight when the Blues and Whites tic up for the color champ pionshfp. The game will be followed by the usual dance. The Whites have chosen for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
HOTEL
 GREENSBOROL ALA.

der new management. ThoroughIy lated. Special attention givSn .ling men. Large sample roomA
 RATES s7.00 PEn DAY. }. w. WHEELER, Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
ANNouNcEM ENTs.

The ladies of Temple Emanuel chap ter will serve dinner at Turnverein cafe, beginning Monday, December 20, and lasting through Friday. Very tempting menus which appear else where in this paper, will be served daily. competent chef will be in charge, and sufficient waitresses to in- sure the best service.
 There will be a recital this after noon at Cable hall by the pupils of the Birming gham Conservatory of Music.
 As has been the custom on previous years, on Sunday preceding Christmas, St. Mary's Sunday chool will have its annual "Toy Day" On "Toy Day every child brings any good second hand or new toys to be given to the poor that Santa might forget" Each child places a card with his name on it, with the toys they bring, thus mak- ing 1t a personal gift. This form of charity appeals particularly to child ren. One little girl asked her parents to please excuse her from giving them Christmas presents, so that she may have & larger amount to expend on the poor chiidreh's toys Last year this little girl and her brother brought 70 toys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

vented her singing with the Treble Clef club Wednesday evening will be h heard this evening at the Majestic the- atre with the club. The programme will begin promptly at o'clock. Hold CTS of associate membership tickets should have tn em reserved. It is hoped that the club will receive a large pat ronage as the failure of Mme. Jomelli to appear Wednesday evening gave them extra expense. Their chorus work Wednesday evening was excel lent and this promises to be even more creditable entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
MADAME JOMELLl
 SINGS THIS EVENING.

Madame Jomelli, whose illness pre-
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17
This and That.

English capitalists purchased the San
Ia Gertrudis silver mine, one of the
largest producers in Mexico. The price
paid was s., 100000
Postmaster General Hitchcock has
signed an order increasing the fee for
the registration of mail from eight to
ten cents after November l.
The directors of the Reading Compa-
ay declared the regular semi-annual
dividend of per cent. on the second
preferred stock.
The Federal grand jury which is to
investigate charges that the Holland
American Steamship Company has ac'
cepted rebates from several railroads
began its sessions in New York.
As the result Of a head-on collision
on the Nashville, Chattanooga and st.
Louis railway, one mile west of Pegram
Station, Tenn, eight men were killed.
one seriously injured and Is Others
more or less hurt.
Gov. Johnson, of Minnesota, who
was operated on at Minneapolis We'd
nesday, is considered in critical con-
dition. 1t was found that the trouble
from which the Governor had been suf-
fering was a deep abcess connected
with the intestines.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

We believe there was more drunken
ness in Stanford court day than there
has been since the saloons were closed.
Didn't the city authorities give that
notorious blind tiger operator, Bill Lee,
TO understand that he must leave Stan
ford for good or pay the fines assessed
against him He was here Monday
night. Who sent for him ? Either put
him on the rock pile or make him obey
the city judges order to keep away
from Stanford for Stanford's good.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17
POLITICAL.

Secretary of the Interior Ballinger,
who is i'll at his hotel in Washington.
denies that he has resigned or has any
int ention of doing so.
j. l.. Harrison, who made the race
against Ira ]. Davidson for county
clerk and was defeated by 22 votes in
the recent republican primary in Lau-
rel county, filed notice of contest.
At meeting Of the Madison County
Democratic Committee there being no
other candidates. Attorney L. B. Her.
rington was named by the Democratic
party to succeed Hon. j. A. Sullivan as
Representative to the General Assem-
bly, from that county.
Gov. Glasscock, of West Virginia,
has announced that he Is in favor of
an income tax amendment to the Fed
eral Constitution and will use his in
fiuence to have the next State Legisla-
ture ratify sneh an amendment. An
extra session Of the Legislature will be
called this fall.
At a meeting Of the Laurel county
Republican committee for the purpose
of counting the ballots in the contested
election case between John L. Wells
and W. II. Jones for the Republican
nomination Tor County Judge il was
found that instead Of a majority of ~
Tor Jones. Wells had received msjori-
~ Of IL.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

Gov. johnson, Of Minnesota, was TAX
en- to st. Msry's Hospital at Rochester,
Mimi. to undergo an operation for adj
hesion and hernia.
The Republican convention at Frsn
fort nominated George u. Stehlin for
Mayor. Mr.. Stehlin was formerly a
resident Of Louisville.
President Taft began his journey
West on his birthday anniversary. The
Presidents train is moving on slow
schedule at his request. Chicago was
reached yesterday morning.
President Taft, who has begun his
Western trip, addressed 1900 business
men at banquet in Boston. Mr.. Taft
made strong plea against sectionalism
and for a sound monetary system, dur
ing which he declared his approval OF
the central bank proposition. Mr.. Taft
did not touch on the tariff. saying he
was saving that for his Western au-
diences.
The eighth annivery Of the death Of
the late President Mckinley was OBJ
served quietly at Canton. o. A large
wreath Of carnations, roses and lilies
was placed in the Mckinley mausole-
um by order of George B. Cortelyou, Of
New York. who sends this annual trib-
ute to the memory Of the chief under
whom he served as private secretary.
Many other floral pieces were taken to
the mausoleum
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

CAPT. WILLIAM HERND)S sent to
be between the devil and the deep blue
sea. Two of the district chairmen want
him to run on the republican ticket for
circuit judge and two say him nay. The
captain has no say in the matter. Up
to the hour of going to press the ques-
ton had not been settled and it looks as
if it will not be. We are informed that
Capt. Herndon wants to run and wants
to bad, thinking probably that there
something of a charm in the third at
tempt. Well, there is no harm in think
ing, captain.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

On Saturday, Sept. IL, at the Odd
Fellows Hall at Crab Orchard, Deputy
Z. l.. Grubbs organized camp of Mod.
srn Woodmen of America. The follow
ing officers were elected and the lodge
will meet on the second and fourth Sat
urday nights in each month: Consul,
J. G. Riddle; Adviser. 4. l.. Goochi
Banker, j. NJ. Collier; Clerk, H. l..
Wells; Escort, T. W. Napier; Watch
man, q. S. Saylor; Sentry, G. j. White
Managers, Gus Geiszl. Emil Geiszl, j.
M. McCarley; Physician, DIR. Edmistoni
Camp Deputy, H. l.. Wells.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17
MATRIMONIAL.

Joseph G. jenkins. widow of A..
and Mrs. Belle Routen were married at
Kings Mountain this week.
A. G. Coker, a widower of 40, and
Miss Cora jenkins, aged II, were mar
ried at j. G. jenkins Wednesday.
Lee Taylor, a widower of AZ and
Mrs. Mollie Reynolds, widow of the
same age, were married at the court
house Tuesday.
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The Road To Success

has many distractions, but none Sc
desperate as poor health. Success to-
day demands health, but Electric Bit
tiers is the greatest health builder the
world has ever known. 1t compels
perfect action of stomach, liver, kid
neys, bowels, purifies and enriches the
blood, and tones and invigorates the
whole system. Vigorous body and
keen brain follow their use. You
can't afford to slight Electric Bitters
If weak, rundown or sickly. Only SOC.
Guaranteed by Penny's Drug Store,
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10 PER CT. REDUCTION
c. q. PRUITr,
Moreland, Kentucky,

For 10 days, In order to clean up on Mat.
tings, Druggets, Carpets, Rugs, Etc. VIII
give 10 per cent. reduction. Have some rare
In close outs In wall paper. Nice selection
Of framed pictures. Now Is your time to
buy "A handsome mantle mirror. Gall and
see them. Choice selection OF rockers.
Good line OF beds. metal and wood, metal
and wood folding beds, cribs, cots, mattress
es, springs, counches, Davenports, chairs.
suit cases, grips, trunks, extension tables,
centre tables, medicine cabinets, glass,
sash, doors, &c. Call and see US,
Well equipped stock of funeral supplies.
Service night or day.
q. b. PRUITT. Moreland, Ky.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

FEELING deeply indebted to Congr ess-
man Harvey Helm for the earnest eff.
forts he put forth to secure the new
government building. the citizens Of
Danville have invited him to be present
at the laying of the corner stone on
Sept. 22nd and to deliver an address.
Mr.. Helm has accepted the invitation
and at the banquet his subject will be:
The City of Danville."
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

THE editor of this paper wants to
thank the Corner Stone Laying Com
mittee of Danville for an invitation to
attend its ceremonies in laying the cor
ner stone of the Government Building
on Sept. 22nd.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17
MASONS' M EET.

Lincoln Lodge No. a. Fla A. NJ. Will meet
In stated communication on each first and
third Monday nights of each month, at 7;S
O'Clock In their hall on main street, stan
ford, Ky. Members Of sister lodges are fra
ternally invited to be present. T. W. PEN
nington. Sec.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

The little Candy Cold Cure Tablets
called Preventics, will in few hours
safely check all Colds or LaGrippe.
Try them 4s-25c. Sold by Penny's
Drug Store
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

The bravest are the tenderest,
So poets howl.
But now and then we buy, ye ken,
A timid fowl.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-17

No more cream of hops, now lett
stop the sale of whisky. Who will
start the good work?
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Joe MAGEE

Is candidate for Police Judge of Grab Or
chard, subject to the action Of the demo-
cratic party and asks your support.