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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
WINE AND HISTORY.
Cheaper If French Revolution Had
 Been Suppressed.

Guglielmo Ferrero, in McClures.
 A historian fond of paradoxes might af- firm, and with great likelyhood, that the great brands of French champagne would not be sold so dear if the French revolu- tion had been suppressed by the Euro pean coalition, and If France, overcome by the terrible trial, had been enchained by the absolute monarchies of Europe like a dangerous beast It would be possible to declare that the reputation of champagne is rooted not only in the ground where the grapes are cultivated and preserved in the vast cellars where the valued crops are stored, but in all the historic tradition of France, in all that which has given to France worldly glory and power; the victorious wars, the distant conquests, the colonies, the literature, the art. the science, the money and the spirit-so cosmopolitan, expan- sive, dynamic-of its history.
 It would be possible to declare that it makes and pours into all the world it's precious wine by that same virtue. inti- mate, national. and historic. by which 1t created the encyclopedia and made the revolution. let Napoleon loose on Europe and founded the empire, wrote so many famous books, and built on the banks of the Seine the marvellous universal city, where all the forces of modern civiliza- tion are gathered together and hold each other in equilibrium; aristocracy and de- mocracy, the cosmopolite spirit of na = tionality, money and science war and fashion, art and religion. If France had not had it's great history, champagne would have remained an effervescing wine of modest household use. that the peas ants placed every year in barrels for their own family consumption, or to sell in the vicinity of the city of Rhiems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
A Mans Requirements.

Having discovered what the average girl wants in the way of a husband the Rev D. D. Vaughn of the Halsted street church. Chicago, learned from threescore single men, communicants of his church, what they thought would be about right in the wife line
 Last Sunday he propounded these ques- tions to the men and asked for written replies:
 Must she be pretty?"
 Must she be a good cook and neat housekeeper?"
 Must she be stylish7"
 Must she be vivacious or quiet?"
 Must she be a society or a home girl?'
 Must she be a college graduate?'
 Must she be talented-piano, elocu- ton, etc. 2"
 Do you prefer a new woman or the old-fashioned kind?'
 Must she have a good disposition?"
 May she be a clubwoman, a reformer, or be interested in politics?"
 Do you want a twining ivy or a sturdy oakT'
 After analyzing the replies Sunday night the pastor said:
 "The men are opposed to the collegiate girl. Very few have a word to say In her favor. They are also against the stylish girl. They want neatness, but are afraid of style. The majority favor the sturdy oak rather than the 'clinging vine.' Their ideal may also be club woman and interested in politics and re- forms. She need not be pretty nor good cook. They believe she can quickly learn to cook, but she must not wear big hats. Extremes indicate a lack of independ- ence.
 q am surprised at the number who say they will take new woman. The present hipless gowns are barred on the ideal wife. Almost all favored vivacious or jolly women, and one who loves home, but yet not neglecting the society of others. One man wrote: She must take an interest in home, church and base ball
 "Of college graduates they wrote: No; she would be too much for me. They know 1t all, and that would never do her line of conversation would be too strong.
 Piano players were not in demand. I can buy a pianola and a phonograph, wrote a score. Still, a piano player would not be bad to cheer me up when l am sad All wanted cheerful temperaments, with humor and geniality.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
Great Balloon Races.

Indianapolis, Ind. May 2S.-Preparations are about complete on the grounds Of the new automobile speedway north of this city, said to be the best equipped plant of it's kind In the world, for the bal loon race of the Aero club of America, which will start here at o'clock in the afternoon of June 3. A big gas main laid out from this city has extensions for fill ing number of balloons al once. Already there are 12 entrants for the na- tional race and there are almost as many for the handicap of the Aero club of 1n- diana, which will be started an hour be- fore the larger event. The Kathleen, a 40,0O0 cubic foot bag belonging to c. A. Coey of Chicago, has been used in expert ments at the speedway thus far It IS possible dirigible and aeroplane tests will have part in the meeting next month. for which a great attendance is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
EMERY CLAIM IS
 BEING WORKED OUT
President ZeIaya Makes PoIiti-
 cal Move
TO SHIFT RESPONSIBILITY
Appoints Political Enemy to Represent Country In Negotiations With the United states-sgnifican
 of the Appointment.

Washington, May 2S.-Central and South American diplomats who have been watching the developments in the dispute between Nicaragua and the United States. touching the settlement of the disputed Emery claim, point significantly to the fact sthat Pedro Gonzales, who has been appointed an envoy extraordinary by Me- aragua to settle the case, is a political op ponent of the executive.
 Some of Gonzales friends pretend to see in this appointment a clever move on the part of Zelaya to shift to polit- ical enemy the responsibility for the set clement of the issue, which he recognized could be no longer postponed
 When 1t became known that Gonzales was coming to Washington in a plenary capacity there was considerable feeling on the part of the friends of Senor Els pinosa. the regularly accredited minister, as they felt he was being relegated to the background They now suggest that per- haps after all it was intended as a friend ly act on the part of Zelaya. Whatever may have been Zelaya's intention, Con gales is evidently putting the responsibii- ity for his acts on the former, having cabled to him the protocol fer the arbi- tration of the claim. which was laid be- fore the envoy by Secretary Knox
 An agreement to the protocol may be a long way from the conclusion of the dis pute. As the protocol provides for arbl- tration in event there Is no compromise within a definite period, the Senate of the United States may insist upon the docu- ment being submitted to it for approval. This was done in the case of a proposed arbitration protocol with Santo Domingo, and resulted in long delay.
 The prospect for an arbitration of the Emery claim is believed so imminent that some consideration has been given to the selection of an agent to represent the United States. Judge William L. Pen field, who died recently, was the United States agent in the early stages of the ne- gotiations Either his son, Walter s. Pen field who was associated with him as counsel for the Emery claimants, or C. w. Moves of Boston. general counsel for the Emery company probably will be se- lected.
 Mr Moves is expected to arrive in Washington early this week to join MT. Penf1eld in considering with representa- tiyes of Nicaragua a settlement of the claim by compromise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
Reveries of a Mosquito.

From Judge.
 A mosquitoes greatest enjoyment in life is to go out with party of 5000 or 1000 friends into a quiet glade where a couple of lovers are expected to meet, and just when they are ayowing eter- nal love and swearing that they could sit there forever, they swoop down upon them and see them pike for home all unInindful of their vows.
 The human family has, of late. be- come a great pest; they delight in an effort to exterminate us, even going so far maiciously as to fill our best ponds with ill-smelling oil until the meadows around simply reek with it's ugly odors, We, of course are com pelled to vacate for the time being. When the oil eVaporates. we go back and try to get even, making 1t hot, indeed, for those concerned. More oil is procured dumped into our pretty homes, and we, perforce must get out again, which puts us to a deal of trouble and expense, for which we exact a tribute in blood. All nations are alike in this; it is simply natural law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
CATH{LlC BISHOP
 BREACHES SERMON
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5J


 tian hierarchy in which there is a reg ular order of succession, so that the powers originally conferred are trans mitted from one to another and each successive incumbent constitutes but one link in a grand chain reaching from St. Peter and his colleagues to the last bishop at the end of the world. In this way the teaching of the apostles and the pure doctrine of Jesus Christ was to be preserved intact and handed down in its purity from generation to generation.
 Tn no other way could the prophecies concerning the great. glorious and per- petual church of the Messiah be fulfilled. Nor could the truths of divine revelation be preserved and taught to all genera tions of men, nor could the means of sal vation imparted to the first Christians be detained and handed down to us. The work of mercy begun by Jesus Christ would have ended with the last of the in- spired apostles.
 truth deal with His children so cruel ? How could the Son of God, having prom ised to build His church on a rock and guard it so well that the craft and malice of hell should never prevail against it. how could He forget His promises? How How could He leave it without teachers Hoy could He leave 1t without teachers or guidance or government? How could He leave it without organization or pro- tection? Could the Son of God ever forget that other promise, Go teach all nations. Behold I am with all days, even to the consummation of the world? Our reason tells us He could not
 Hence we believe of necessity in the divine institution of the church, and in such an organization thereof as may render it worthy of its founder and com potent for the designs of it's Creator. We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
Household Economies.

Startled by the announcement recently of 10 engagements among the students Of the University of California, the faculty of that institution has decided to add a course in household economies to the curriculum of the coming summer ses- sion.
 Several years ago there was an epi- demic of engagements and secret mar riages among the students of the uni versity. and so serious was the matter considered that Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president, made special address to the "co-eds," advising them against encour- aging marriage until the men students had become wageearners. This talk put an end to the secret marriages. but the engagements have gone serenely on until the record of this week was mades-The announcements have revived the question of the desirability of education and the discussion among the faculty and students has already become animated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
For Housekeepers.

Do not place range in direct draft or it will be difficult to light or keep burning when the flames are turned low,
 Be sure the range is level before the gas filter leaves, otherwise results are not so satisfactory. Many women make the mis- take of having the legs removed from the range because they think it is too high. A greater mistake could not be made, for few ranges work properly when placed flat on the zinc covered floor. Where coal is used room may be kept much warm CT but do not depend on gas keeping the kitchen warm for 1t is not used in suffi- cient quantity to do so. fire burns brighter, lasts longer and consumes less coal if the ashes are lifted twice day
 Stir range or stove fire below and not on top of the coals because often draft
 is needed, to make the coal burn and 1t dies out if clogged beneath. Never burn paper. since it creates too much soot in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
QUARREL IS ACUTE.
China and Portugal In Dispute Over
 Macao Territory.

Lisbon, Friday, May 1.-The dispute between Portugal and China over the possession of the dependencies of Macao has reached an acute stage. The Portu- guese government is sending Gen. Joaquin Jose Mahado to induce China to come to an amicable understanding.
 This, notwithstanding the fact that the government has received word that the Chinese government absolutely refuses to enter into negotiations with the Portu- guese delegates unless Portugal renounces the dependencies, including the neighbor- ing islands.
 China holds that all the dependencies of the town of Macao, which consist of an extended and fertile territory and numerous islands have been occupied H. legally by Portugal for some years that the only concession of territory ever made to Portugal was of the town of Macao and she insists that the territory and islands be evacuated by Portugal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
FRASER COMING LATE.
Fritz to MemphIs-Frank After Ragor
 and Higginbotham.

New Orleans, May S.-Manager Frank received letter from Chic Fraser, the new twirler obtained from Chicago. today. Fraser states that he will take a little vacation and report in about two weeks. Charlie Frank does not entertain any fears but that the veteran will report and do valiant service.
 Fritz will be turned over to Memphis in a couple of weeks. or as soon as Fraser reports. It is understood that Frank is after other Chicago pitchers. Ragon or Eigginbotham, and that there is an excel lent chance of Jakey Atz returning to plug up one of the two holes of the in- field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
ADvENTIsTs ARE LIBERAL.
Say People Cannot Be LesisIated Into
 Prohibition.

Washington, May 23-Urging the mem bers of their faith to place themselves on record both by voice and vote as favor able to the restriction of the sale of in toxicants, if not entire prohibition, the Seventh Day Adventists, now holding their annual session here, today announced their future policy on the liquor question. The sect does not intend to ally itself with the so-called prohibitionists. except when the sole issue at election is prohi- bition. We cannot legislate people into prohibition said Elder Russell. Tt must be moral uplift" The sect will avoid taking any part in the question of Sun day laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
kaiser's Marvellous Shooting.

From the London mirror.
 Count Zeppelin tells an amusing stoty of the ease with which the German Emt peror is in the habit of breaking records. On one occasion he was out shooting with the Kaiser. At the end of the day it was announced that the Kaiser had broken all records. His deer were laid be- fore him in a lSng line The photogra- phers began to get their cameras ready His majesty had shot, the head keeper said, sixty-four deer
 The Kaiser made no public contradic- tion but as he took up his position be- hind his deer for the photographs Count Zeppelin heard him murmur to the head keeper with a smile, "Sixty-four deer, eh? That's very odd. Indeed. it's most lnexplicable. l only fired, you know, 30 cartridges"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
BABE AFTER SAVlDGE.
Says Atlanta Gets Him Only When He
 Valves.

Memphis, May 2s.-Charlie Babb asserts that he has inside information leading him to believe that Bill Smith of At Ianta has not landed savidge of cincln- natl.
 Griffith has promised Smith a pitch CT but not necessarily Savidge,' Is the way he puts it. You may count on me getting a whack at Savidge when he is released. But Griffith will hold him until hot weather"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
An Indian Party.

We began With a bow -and-arrow con test, says a current writer. Each guest brought bow and three arrows and sho. with all. A prize for the best archer was nice bow and some arrows and the booby prize was miniature target with a small arrow stuck through the last ring.
 When the refreshments were to be served all went into good sized wig wam in the middle of the lawn. Each guest was given a wooden bowl and d wooden spoon and in turn helped them selves from pot of hot baked beans, which hung over small fire, camp fash ion. Hot buttered corn meal bread, or johnny cake, was then passed and nuts, with horseshoe nails for nut picks and rocks for nut crackers. Afterward we had cakes of all kinds. If the guests can dress as Indians, as they did here, it is very much more fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
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the grate. In using oil. put a small quantity on the wood, light, then pour on the rest. There is less danger if this precaution Is used than when a large amount is first placed on the wood for if there are any live coals beneath an explo- sion is sure to follow, often a harmless one, though frequently causing damage and serious injuries. With the gas stove always light the match before opening the burner valve Let the gas flow for an instant to clear the pipes from air, then hold the match to the outer edge at the back of the burner; it will light instantly and quietly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
JOSEPH GALLOWAY
 GETS APPOINTMENT

Washington. May 16.-Representative Dent has been officially notified by the navy department that Joseph Galloway of Montgomery has successfully passed the mental examination for admission to the naval academy. In these exam nations they mark from four to zero. In every study that he was examined upon young Galloway made an average of more than three. and fve-tenths He will stand the physical examination June 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
A Hobby

Collecting "babuisms" was one of the late Lady Curzon's hobbies in India. Per- haps the choicest specimen addressed to Lord Curzon occurred in petition which began: Your opulent and predominant excellency." An Indian stationmaster, having been annoyed by a certain female milk hawker, addressed the following remonstrance to her employer: Hon ored Sir: I beg you will remove your handmaiden of milk, as she is not good fellow and we cannot stand her checks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
BOWIE PUTS T UP ID THE INDIVIDUAL Enforcement of Prohibition
 Rests sn Each Man LAW AND ORDER MEETING Special Laymen's Services Held at First Methodist Church In Bes- semer Last Niaht-Personal
 and General.
LAW AND ORDER MEETING

Bessemer, May 23.-(Special.) )-"The way for the prohibition law to be enforced in Alabama and elsewhere is for each man to enforce it upon himself and his fam fly and upon his guest by not having the whisky to offer to him." declared Sydney J. Bowie, in the Law and Order meet ing held here today Do not patronize the blind tigers and there will be no blind tigers. Prohibition is practical in some places and impracticable in others, and because I believed that with the cos mopolitan population of Jefferson county prohibition was impracticable I did not support the law
 "But the question has come not to be . question of whether liquor shall be sold or not, but to one of enforcing the law, and I repeat the way for the law to be enforced is for each citizen to en- force it upon himself,
 Mir. Bowie touched upon the danger of moderate drinking, citing Dr. Eliot, the expresident of Harvard, to uphold his point. He then showed the difference between prohibition now and 20 years ago He compared the conditions in TaI- ladega and Anniston, counties where pro- hbiton was such signal failure 20 years ago, before January, 1907, and after show ing that crime and drunkenness had de- creased 75 per cent after the recent pro hibition law went into effect, MT. Bowie closed with an appeal to all good citizens to back up the law in this matter de- claring that it was anarchy to do other wise. Special music was rendered by the choir, Mrs. D. K. Hanby singing a splendid solo,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
VISIT ENGLAND. Berlin Officials Are Being We'll Re- ceved In London.

London, May 23-Thlrty-hve civil off cals of Berlin. including the chief burgo- master, Kirschner. arrived here tonight as the guests of the London corporation. They will be entertained and feted during the week and received in audience by the King at Buckingham palace.
 Herr Kirschner in an interview de- scrlbed the attempts to SOW discord be- tween the, two countries as nothing short of a crime against humanity. 'It is the deepest and dearest wish of the German n people, he said, 'that any clouds be leved to exist should be dispersed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
OdenvilIe Wins.

Odenville. May 3.-(Special. al.)-Odenville defeated Springville conclusively Saturday afternoon, 13 to 4. The feature of the game was the home run of Hodges. his hit being the longest ever witnessed In this neck of the wood. Taylor of oden- vile struck out 12 batsmen. Davis. Ofen- vile outfielder. made very sensa tional catch in the first inning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
Test of Oven for Bread.

Why am I sprinkling that flour in the oven?" repeated housewife. ITO see if the temperature is right for baking the bread. It Is the test I always use. If the flour browns quickly, the oven is all right; if 1t should take fire the oven needs to be cooled trifle before putting in the bread, and if it does not brown well, I must increase the heat If the temper ature comes up to the standard set by the flour l am pretty sure of having the bread well baked"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
Don't Hurry.

Some people get so imbued with a sense of constant hurry that they can't walk down the street to take a car without making try for, the car ahead. and if one could only train oneself to walk slow 1y when there is no actual need of hur- rying, half the battle is won. One will gain in quietness of nerves and incl dentally grave of manner. There are moments when haste is absolutely neces- sary, but one can, with little expendi- ture of thought, even dispose of these moments more quietly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
The Age-Herald's Cook Book.

FRESH ASPARAGUS TIPS IN CREAM
 Cut all tender parts of a large bunch of fresh green asparagus in one-inch long pieces Plunge in a quart boiling water with a teaspoon salt. a teaspoon sugar, boil 20 minutes and drain on "a sieve. Mix in a saucepan a half ounce butter with one ounce flour, heat for half minute, then pour in one gill hot milk. one gill cream, half teaspoon sugar, one saltspoon grated nutmeg, mix well with a wooden spoon until it comes to boil, then add the tips with half ounce good butter; mix well, let boil for five minutes. pour in a vegetable dish and serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
FINE SHOES FOR
 LITTLE PRINCESS

Brockton, Mass. May 2s.-(special)- The Burkley Shoe company of this city las completed an order for r pairs of the most expensive baby shoes ever made in this country. They are destined for the tiny feet of the little princess re- gently born heiress to the throne of Hol- land. One pair is lined with satin from Queen Wilhelmina's wedding gown.
 The shoes are made of cloth of gold and silver, the finest white Parisian kid. softest calfskn, silk and brocaded satin. The latter cost S1OO a yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
ThankIess Advice.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Madam" said the medical man. gravely. you must practice filling your lungs with deep breaths of pure air.
 An bust ,-.e smithereens out of my new direct'ry gov - sniffed the lady "l think I see myself"
 And. turning on her high heels, she haughtiIy left the apartment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
Memphis Fans Sore.

Memphis. May 23-Memphis signed Ed Hurlburt this morning and he had much to do with losing the game this afternoon. To the fans it seems that Memphis is grabbing at a straw. Otherwise the man. agement would not have signed such a big failure as Eddie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-24
Oversicht Wins.

Paris, May 2S.-W. K. vanderbilts 8 Oversight today won the Prix Larochette of $e0O0 at Il furlongs at the Longchamps course. MT. Vanderbilt's Negofol finished second in the Prix du Prince de Gales at a mile and half