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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Garden Sass.

Let other poets twang their Tyres and sing of budding trees and babbling brooks and hummingbirds and bumblebees, but I will swat my trusty harp, and make a fancy pass, and sing a joyous madrigal concerning garden sass. o garden sassl Sweet garden sassl The lettuce and the peasi The onion from the grocery, that scents the evening breezel Let poets feed on roses and let cattle feed on grass
 I'll break a dozen harpstrfngs with my song of garden sassl o bring me 60 radishes and AT beets; and let us boil some spinach when the blooming water heats: and bring the stun that vulgar folk describe as sparrowgrass, for I am tired of singing and want some garden sassi WALT MASON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Announcing Baby's Arrival.

The custom of announcing the birth of a baby, particularly the first one, Is growing in favor This is done in diff ferent ways Sometimes the young strang- CTS name is engraved on tiny cards and tied with white ribbon to those of the father or mother. The objection to this method Is that at least 10 days must elapse before the cards are ready. Short informal notes are always in good taste, but as they must be writ ten by the father or some other woman member of the family, they prove too much of a task, even though you may feel like proclaiming the joyful tidings far and wide.
 There are now many interesting and attractive forms to be bought which take little time to fill in and give fuller infor- nation than the mere card.
 Some of these are quite elaborately dec- orated, but one that Is both good to look at and in good taste Is a small white card, four inches long by three and half wide, engraved with the neces- sary information and lines to be filled in. The wording is as follows:
 Arrived at
  This. ................ day of -l90
 (name)
 
 Weight ............ Official. .....- Seal. In the space between the words of f1ciaP' seal is an. oval medallion with a raised scroll and a flying storlr in the center, the whole seal in blue or pinks according to the sex of the baby. With such form the announcement can easily be made the very day the baby arrives. and friends in other cities will know the good news by the next day or at the earliest possible moment. It is not considered good form to send birth announcements except to relatives or intimate friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

ing the feminine equivalent of a good fellow, and to be that, one has to be ! able to enjoy d joke at ones own eX- pense and so 1 said laughingly ] Isn't it lucky that typewriters were invented? But. come now, let us talk about the citys affairs as well as those of state. I imag zine 1t must be awful ly hard being Mayor-lsn't it?"
 That depends: if one starts out with a preeeived idea that he knows it all, hav- ing no regard for the rights of those ! with whom he is to be associated in the administration of the affairs of the munic- 1 ipality they are to govern, and attempts to play the whole cheese, ] imagine the
 snags he would find in his pathway would make his job an unenviable one, responded the Mayor.
 T should imagine that one of the incest things about being mayor would be rid ing in parades and making speeches." observed.
 As I have only been mayor a very short time I have never experienced the delightful CD sensation which springs from doing the parade riding act hence must plead ignorance on that subject. Speechmaking especially to a sweet little woman like yourself is always pleasur- able-but don't tell my 64-year-old sweet heart I have made such an admission to you" said he as his eyes twinkled in merriment at the jest.
 "1hev say that you are going to enforce the prohibition law to the fullest extent-is that true2' I queried.
 Permit me to quote in answer to that question a portion of the closing of the oath subscribed to when I qualified as mayor of this city: T - do solemnly swear that I will honestly and faithfully support and defend the constitution anu laws of the United States and the consti- Ia., -4pt1 ap A 1af.1 and that will honestly and faithfully dis charge the duties of the office I am about to enter. to the best of my ability, so help me God "
 "What do you think of women in con- neetion with the citys affairs? Do you regard them as useful on school boards, jails, asylums and such institutions?' I asked
 "Yes, in this day and time, woman is well qualified to fill any position her womanhood prompts her to seek. During the middle ages woman had no personal identity whatever. She existed merely as a member of the family. Thomas Fuller in his essays sets forth the model woman of his time in much the same way that Solomon extoled her and enumerated her virtues and good qualities. That noble, good woman, Mrs R. D. Johnston, has builded a monument to the possibilities Of woman in the conception and creation of the Boys Industrial school at East Lake, that leaves no doubt in the mind os the honest man that womans sphere Is as boundless as that of her so-called lord and master" was the reply.
 'In this day and time, when woman suffrage plays such important part in the affairs of the country, I sometimes think that men are iustlfiable in decrying their rights at the polls and relegating them to their proper and God-given sphere of her home-her family and her husband Yet to view the subject in the bea autifu way that you have ex pressed 1t. makes the way so clear for womans influence in a sweet, womanly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Matrimonial. Brokers.

In some parts of Italy marriage brok- CTS are recognized institution In Genoa there are regular matrimonial brokers who have ledgers filled with the names of the marriageable girls in every posi- ton in life, with notes and descriptions of their personal attractions, their for tunes and their families.
 These brokers go about endeavoring 10 arrange engagements in the same matter of-fact business manner which they would bring to bear upon any purely mercan- tile transaction Their terms, which can not be regarded as exorbitant, are a commission of 2lb per cent on one year s income of the bridegroom and per cent upon the brides dot.
 Occasionally bonus Is given them by their clients, presumably in cases where both parties feel that their broker has also been their benefactor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
The Wedding Veil.

As to the wedding veil, says writer in Vogue. its disposal is a matter of taste. If worn over the face, a separate short piece for this purpose is pinned on at the front of the coiffure, to be taken off at the chancel rail by the maid of honor of one of the bridesmaids. Most brides in this country wear the veil off the face. The same rules as to dress apply at home as if the bride were mar ried at church. The bridesmaids usually wear hats, but very pretty custom fol- lowed much in Europe is the wearing of a tulle veil instead of hat. This veil. which is adjusted with a wreath of flow CTS and of course worn back from the face, is always becoming. The veil matches the gown in color. and the flowers are the same as those in the bou- quet The bridesmaids and maid of honor wear gloves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Eve Up-to-Date.

A pretty finish to the separate blouse is tie known as the directoire, made of Irish crochet lace.
 Some of the standing collars, and they are seen no little on modishes this sea- son, are finished with hemstitching around the top.
 Sleeves are just as tight and just as fiat as they can be made, and closely follow the lines of the arm.
 Swiss embroidery is employed on many of the smart summer frocks, and com bined with round thread lace is extremely effective.
 Belts are seen this season to match the skirt instead of the waist as formerly.
 Neck bows and jabots are made of colored open work embroidery.
 Hair ornaments are larger and broader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Maud's Spring Hat.

Although it's size was an abuse Your Merry Widow had its use, In that it gave you, thus arrayed On hottest days, an ample shade. But the affrighting object that Now masquerades as your spring hat Is d repulsive, shapeless thing, That mars the gladsomeness of spring. Whence came the Informed (grotesque
 pile, z This rank buffoonery of style? 'Tis but a washtpb, upside down, A fitting headgear for a clown Some horrid nightmares grim alarms Shaped it to blight all female charms; It's beauty's ruin-Ay, there's the rub! Accomplished by the inverted tub.
 Sam M. Gaines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

l Long ago when I knew that MT. Frank l P OBrien was going to be mayor of the great city of Birmingham. | decided that, as soon as the ship of state was smoothly sailing under his captaincy, that ! 1 would drop ill to see him some after noon and ask him to be the inter View-ee'' of q little story concerning mu- niclpal affairs, from a Womans point of view.
 However, l did not plan 10 run him down. as it were, and intrude upon the privacy of his leisure hours as 1 did yesterday afternoon, when I found him comfortably ensconced with his estmable wife in the pretty living room, of their handsome home in South Nineteenth street, enjoying the peace and happiness which belongs to every man after busi- ness hours
 When 1 arrived the Mayor glanced up al me, his face assuming an air of Chris tian fortltude and patient resignation, as if he knew on what mission I was bent, but that very quickly was succeeded by smile of welcome, spontaneous and cor dial, which always emenates from the heart and soul of d man as big and fine as is our present mayor.
 T know no newspaper f1end has ever pursued you as relentlessly as l have,'' was my word of greeting But l just had Ap ii4ti hdN Al3bii you llfitt u otSlliS Hp much more natural for me to talk to you at home than in a crowded office, with interruptions every moment"
 You find me very happy man today, said Mayor O Brien as he glanced at his wife sitting in chair tete-tete with him. "It is my sweetheart's birthday. and I am proud to say that it is her 64th milestone on the road of life. and look how well and young she is," said the MgWOe aF glaHces at his helpmate and beloved wife.
 My congratulations" I exclaimed, as l turned to the lady in question. and l only hope that when l have climbed to the sixty-fourth rung of the ladder that l may be as happy as you are!
 l felt that under the pleasant circum- stances 1t was a most suspicious time to talk to the Mayor about his adminis- tration, and so l began by saying:
 T want you to give me an interview for my Sunday story, and l hope you will consent"
 Glancing at large package of papers in my hand (without which no perfectly good interviewer is complete), he said laughingly:
 q hope those. are not questions you have written down for me to answer"
 Look at them if you wish to-, said I, 'and you will see that they are not de- signs upon your mayorship but something entirely foreign. But it might interest you to see a specimen of my poor chiro- graphy."
 And taking the papers from my hand, and persuing them intently, he laughing ly said:
 Why, I think that you write an excel lent hand''
 Feeling very much 1attered at such compliment-people usually say my writ ing looks like music or Volapuk-I delight fully exclaimed:
 Do you really think so?''
 q certainly do" said the Mayor, with write like that, I'd go to China and mark tea boxes"
 I have always prided myself on be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Don't Be a Chatterbox.

Most men are possessed of the belief that woman is a natural born chatter box, that she can keep nothing to her. self. Why this should be so it Is diffl- cult to understand unless it has risen from the fact that in days gone by some women have not been so guarded in their utterances as they might have been.
 Let women show men that there are some who know how to restrain their feminine propensity to gossip. Let them remember that the woman or girl who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
What Dreams Mean.

Barn-To dream you see a barn filled with corn is good. It fortells riches and great prosperity to the dreamer.
 Clouds-To dream of white clouds sig nifies prosperity. To dream of clouds very high in the heavens denotes that you will travel shortly, or that someone who has been absent for a long time will return.
 Complexion-To dream you see an un- known person of dark complexion is sign of glory and honor and success in business.
 Death-To dream you are dead denotes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Whats in an Initial7

Why, in writing to an unknown person on any matter of business requiring an answer, do so many people fail to give the Christian name in full?
 An initial alone conveys no idea of the sex of the writer and makes the com munication both awkward and difficult to answer.
 The J. in the business signatures of U. Tomkins," as the writer does not seem to realize. may stand equally well for John or Joseph, Jane or Julia, and the addressee sits down in embarrassing un- certainty as to whether to begin the re- ply with Dear Sir." Dear Madam or My Dear Mrs" or MT. Tomlxins."
 Here is case in which brevity is not the soul of wit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Dolly's Dialogues.

The widow has discarded MT. Steady" Does she discard from strength or weakness?" asked the bridge hend. "why do they always call a ship she?"
 Perhaps because she is so uncertain ' A paradox: Women who are long on shortcomings.
 Many house Is bulded on rock-and then rye is added. "oh for a mansion in the skies" The maiden used to sing; The modern one says, T want one here, With automobile and a diamond
 ring
 It isn't considered polite for a gentle man to be seated first but what is he to do if he expects his best girl to occupy his lap?
 None but the brave deserve the fare" is an apropos motto for a street car com pany.
 New York is divided into two parts Manhattan and Martini. Some people make their reputation by getting their names in the paper-oth- CTS lose it. Building castles in the air Most of life Is spent; But building houses and flats to let Brings In the biggest rent. The old maid when she goes to church does not heed the injunction, Pray for all men," but modestly makes her prayer for one.
 How Hearts Are Broken" is not a recipe.
 When man says he believes only half a woman tells him, she always takes particular pains to have him believe the half she wants him too
 There was a young girl named Miranda And hardly a man could withstand
 her.
 She flirted and smiled
 At every man within a mile As a heartless coquette they now brand
 her.
 A philosopher says.
 Today is short;
 Yesterday has passed;
 Tomorrow may never come hence you have no time to waste, so if you con template accomplishing anything better be at 1t.
 The man who loses his head when he is counting girl, frequently has 1t re- placed by the girl putting hers on his shoulder.
 That fellows a masher
 Said Bill to Pat
 Today he sat
 On my new spring hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
A Substitute for Broiling.

Occasionally in using gas stoves there is no broiler Instead of falling back on unhealthful frying for meat try heating a pan piping hot. put the steak in 1t without greasing. turn as soon as scared and keep turning until the meat Is done. To season, remove from pan, put on hot platter press bits of butter, salt and pepper on both sides of steak, put in the oven a few minutes to draw brown dressing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
The Age-Herald's Cook Book.
PECsTIE FIAMBE.

Peche Flambe Cor blazed peaches) Is made in chaf1ng dish as follows, says the chief steward of the Hotel St. Regis. Whole peaches are heated in a syrup. which must not be too thin. When hot and just before serving add half hint of kirsch, which is then set on fire. Use a long spoon to haste the peaches with the blazing kirsch and syrup. When burned out serve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
A Protest Against Loneliness.

The young wife of an English lawyer has started lively controversy in Lon don newspaper by letter complaining of loneliness. She wrote that when her hus- band was not boring over law books at night he usually was in his club and that her life was practically empty and dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Old Sweethearts Are Sweetest.

Old sweethearts are the sweetest, As all true lovers know. Old comforts are completest, In sun or shade or snow Say, Sweetheart, Is it so? In gray and golden weather We two go on together, Old sweethearts are the sweetest, As all true lovers know. Old sweethearts are the sweetest, As all true lovers know. Young lover, as thou greetest Thy sweetheart, tell her so. An. tell her, tell her so Time ties a golden tether. As we go on together. Old sweethearts are the sweetest. As all true lovers know.
 W. P. Stafford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

keeps quiet Is given credit for knowing @ great deal, while the chatterbox tells all she knows, and gains no credit by 1t, for no one attaches much importance to her conversation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

plant is three years old, the process be- ing continued year after year until the bush becomes weak and diseased when it is pulled up to give place to a new shoot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

a speedy marriage, and that you will be successful in your undertakings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

'The widow has discarded MT. Steady" Docs she discard from strength or wealxness?" asked the bridge fend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

l than ever before, and the barette of to- day frequently extends entirely across the head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

"Ohl for a mansion in the skies" The maiden used to sing; The modern one says, T want one here, With an automobile and a diamond
 ring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

''Why do they always call a ship she2"
 Perhaps because she is so uncertain"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
REST ROOM SECURED.

The Home Mission Society Of the
Methodist church has been at work
for some time In the interest OF a
rest room for Bryan. The ladies OF
the society saw the great necessity
for such room and went about II
In an active and earnest manner and
their efforts are about 10 be crowned
with success. They have canvassed
the business districts OF the city and
have met with warm response. re;
sulting In the subscribing of an
amount thought to be sufficient to
maintain the room and thus secure this
long needed accommodation for the
ladies and children who como TO Bryan
to do their shopping from this and
other counties. The ladies' have rem
ted the residence just Immediately
west OF the Buchanan-Mo Co. store.
which is only one block west OF Main
street and sufficiently near to be con-
venient and to meet all requirements.
Only two rooms OF the house will be
used for rest rooms and the ladies'
offer the remainder Of the building
TO some couple who win move there
and keep the place In order for the
rent Of the part OF the house they
occupy, This Is an opportunity to save
rent and the couple who would like
to have the house upon the conditions
named should apply to the parsonage
or phone &c.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14

The Directors Were Rather Pleased
az the esrristsr's Refusal
Mr.. Reader Harris. X. c.. was once
offered a brief marked 90 guineas on
behalf OF q railway company that
wished 20 obtain a refreshment license
for a particular railway station. lie
returned the brief on conscientious
grounds. but later on II was sent back
TO MIN with fee Of 100 guincas
marked on H. This time he returned
II with note In which he explained
that his refusal was due to matter
OF principle Subsequently he met one
OF the directors OF the company and
expressed hope that he and his col
leagues were not annoyed at his con
duct.
"Not at ALL" said the director. "I'll
tell you all about II. So-and-so. the
big brewer. was sitting on the board
for the first time at the meeting at
which the solicitor reported thar your
brief marked 20 guineas had been re-
turned who's this psalm singing
humbugy he asked. Mark the brief
100 gulncas and I'll bet you anything
you like he'll take It. oh. you win.
will your asked the chairman. You
see. we all knew you. Harris. We
took the brewer on az to In i've
pound notes. He booked the bets With
every one OF us. and he has paid up
London Scraps
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
NEW ART STUDIO.

Miss Booker. well known TO the peo-
pie OF Bryan as an expert in the pho
tographic art. will open new studio
in the Perkins building In the near
future. She has already rented
rooms In the building and is ready
now TO receive work In kodak devel.
oping. The new concern will be known
as The Bryan View Company" and
all work in developing kodak pictures
will be appreciated. About the middle
OF next month a regular studio for all
classes OF work viii be opened.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
MARKET POINTS.
Chickens.

Chickens.
Grown hens $500 to $3.50.
Springs s2.75 to $500 rer doz.
Fryers ESQ to $500 per doz.
Broilers $500 to $3.50 per doz.
Turkeys.
Turkeys Z to s cents per pound.
Eggs fancy price. Is TO 20 cents.
Ducks not wanted. out Of season.
Geese. full feathered $3.50 TO $500
per dozen.
Guineas II l-2 TO 10 cents each.
Chicken hens In excellent demand
and bring fancy prices.
Spring chicks fancy ready sale. es-
pecially Rhode Island reds and Barred
Plymouth Rocks.
Fresh eggs very scarce on account
OF extreme hot weather.
Geo. W. Higgs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The teachers institute met again
this morning at nine o'clock at the
East Side School building. Following
was the program for today:
. to lO-The step OF preparation on
Arithmetic by ]. \. Dulaney.
The step OF preparation In Geogra-
ply by Miss Ray Montgomery.
The step OF preparation in Language
by Miss Pearl Candy.
10 to il-Apperception by Prof. c.
NJ. Bethany.
II to l2-Herbart and Herbartains
by Prof a. W. Kinnard.
IL to moon.
to l:30-The story OF Z Summer
In Mexico by Miss May Burtis.
1889 to manual training In paper
cutting. clay modelling and drawing as
taught in the University OF Virginia
by Miss Virginia Watkins.
to 3-The superintendent de-
partment by W. c. Lawson.
TO 4-Dynam,ic factors In an edu-
cation by w. c. Lawson.
On yesterday afternoon a lecture
was delivered to the teachers by DR.
Weaver on the Three P's." Pupil
Parent and Pedagogue. which was
very much enjoyed by all.
Following is the program for to
morrow:
. TO lO-The step Of preparation In
Algebra by Miss Johnnie Wilson.
The step OF preparation In ArIthme
tic by Miss Cole
The step OF preparation in Languag,
by Miss Fletcher
10 TO i1-Apperception by Miss
wesa Wellington.
n to 12--lierbart and Herbartianl
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
EAT coRNEp BEEF, CABBAGE,
PORK AND ONIONS FOR
DINNER.

DO YOU crave for good old fashion.
cd New England boiled dinner?
Corned beef and cabbage. and pork
and beets and onions and turnipsg
There may be few readers OF the
Eagle who will turn up their noses
and sniff contemptuously. but II they
do it's because they never faced the
good old kind like mother used to
make.
But there are thousands OF people
In this world who wont eat a New
England boiled dinner because they
can't digest II.
And these people ought to know AT
once that Mona tablets. the quick
acting and guaranteed cure for indi-
gestion. will put the stomach In such
a clean and perfectly healthy condl-
ton In a few days that they will be
able to eat and digest a New England
boiled dinner or any other kind OF a
dinner.
y. j. Jenkins sells Mona for so
cents a large box and he guarantees
IL to cure Indigestion. catarrh of the
stomach or any chronic or acute stom.
ach trouble.
Ml-oner is a wonder worker. II in
stantly stops distress after eating;
turns a sour stomach into a sweet one;
stops belching and heartburn. Mona
is sold by leading druggists every
where