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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Seasonable Jottings

Spring shopping Is now in full blast and the shops are daily crowded with fashionable women buying Easter bonnets and summer frocks
 The Easter rabbit has made his appear ance unusually early this year, and he is, if anything, liyelier and sturdier ami nal than ever before. After "The Blue Mouse" what more natural than "The White Mouse?" But a feline sequence is necessary to make the idea complete. "A hosiery party is the very latest fashionable function. Now, don't look shocked, for it is just a captivating idea of a perfectly good bride-elect's friends to present her with dozens of pairs of silk stockings at a "hosiery shower" Some one suggests a "boot and shoe" storm Next!
 The secret of 'fat-makng," as every one knows, Is over-eating, with prefer ence for sweets. Only vanity can reduce flesh It is the best of all obesity cures. Try itl
 March came in like a lion with "all the fixin's,'' but to judge from the almost every other day of rainy weather, this deectable month will seek watery grave for repose.
 Straw hats have long since made their debut, where once they never dreamed of appearing until Easter morn. The popular girl just at this writing
 is known by the gorgeous violets and lilies of the valley, and the jonquils, so yellow that they look like a ray of sun shine, which she wears, the daily remind CT of the ardent suitor.
 To the summer girl of 1909 may be sung the quaint, old-fashioned song of long ago. '~The Tassels on Her Boots." Don't you recall how charmingly it was intro- duced by MT Clyde Fitch in that at tractive play of his, Captain Jinks? ?" The fin de seicle girl must wear tassels this season, but then they are never quite ob- solete. Still, I think it rather impulsive of them to pop out on stockings and slippers don't you?
 The lady had just appeared in her latest directoire creation, a pale green messa- line, and turning round and round that hubby might see her the better, she in- quired:
 'Well, why don't you say something? Don't you like it?''
 'Oh, yes, very much indeed!" was the reply.
 Am I not splendid without any waist line?'
 "Yes-you look like a string bean,' was the laconic answer.
 Hetty Greene daughter has lost 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Patronesses for Charity Ball.

The following is the list of the pat ronesses who have been invited to serve at the Charity ball to be given for the District Nurses association on April 2l.
 Mrs. r. G. Bush, chairman; Mrs. Henry B. Gray, Mrs John W. Tomlinson, Mrs William H. Kettg, Mrs. Bradley J. Saun- ders, Mrs. D. w. Barrett, Mrs. William Haley Mrs. Joseph McLester, Mrs. Wal ker Percy, Mrs. Henry Badham, Mrs Webb Crawford, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. William B. Leedy, Mrs. John Warren, Mrs. Hubert Drennen. Mrs Walter Phil lips, Mrs. C. H. Nabb, Mrs. Felix Dren- nen, Mrs. Henry Dean, Mrs. Echols Me- Bee Mrs. T. c. Thompson, Mrs Charles o. Locke, Mrs. Charles Stilman, Mrs P. G. Bowman, Mrs. J. L. Drennen, Mrs. John Caldwell, Mrs. Louis Saks, Mrs. Herman Saks, Mrs. Louis Gelders, Mrs Leo K. Steiner, Mrs. Morris Newfield Mrs. Milton Fies, Mrs. Edward Cabaniss Mrs. Edward Wilkerson, Mrs. Samuel Weakley, Mrs. John Yeatman. Mrs. Carl Seals, Mrs. Lewis Morris, Mrs. B. L. Wyman, Mrs. Guy Johnson, Mrs. John Raul, Mrs. J. C.. Maben, Jr.. Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, Mrs. John E. Morris, Mrs. John M. Cartwright. Mrs. Courtney Shropshire, Mrs. E. J. Dunn, Mrs. c. J. Sharpe. Mrs Robert Jemison. Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Jack Bowman, Mrs. Charles Davis, Mrs. Frederick Le-
 
 Kirkpatrick, Mrs. J. H. Scruggs, Mrs. J. c. Carmichael, Mrss George Bondu- rant, Mrs. W. " M. Robertson, Mrs Paschal Shook, Mrs. William Jordan, Mrs. John Fletcher, Mrs. Thomas Hop kins, Mrs. Oscar Hundley, Mrs. Moxie F'ies, Mrs. Morris Adler, Mrs. Ed Solo mon, Mrs. Louis Schulhaefer, Mrs. Ed Hitler, Mrs. A. B. Loveman Mrs Porter Walker, Mrs. William Nesbitt, Mrs. Rufus Rhodes, Mrs. Frank Crockard, Mrs. Jack Johnson, Mrs c. Exum, Mrs. s. E. Thompson, Mrs. Bret Brown, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. Richard Massey Mrs Crawford Johnston. Mrs. Vincent Fergu- son, Mrs. Paul Earle Mrs. R. S. Nun ger, Mrs. George Kelley, Mrs. David Rob- erts, Mrs. A. w. Nelson, Mrs. Harold Samson, Mrs. Frank Jones, Mrs. Nathan Miller, Mrs. owen Gillespie, Mrs. Frank Grider Mrs. T. H. Motion, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben, Mrs. Robert Munger Mrs. Henry Fowlkes. Mrs. Maben Hobson, Mrs. A. H. Woodward, Mrs. Harry Mat thews, Mrs. Harry Jones, Miss Annie Walker, Mrs. w. s. Lowell, Mrs. Barnes Morgan, Mrs. Ben Moore. Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. A. l.. F'ulenwider, Mrs. Ross Smith, Mrs. B. B. Conner, Mrs. James McLester, Mrs. s. l.. Ledbetter, Mrs. O. Underwood, Mrs. Robert Pearson, Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Tutti Fruit Ice Cream

If you wish a tutti frutti ice cream without the trouble of making the foun- dation creams at home buy a quart of vanilla cream and a pint of pistache cream at the confeetioner's and pack with the fruit yourself. Ornament a two- quart ice cream mould with candied cher ries, apricots, citron. peaches, angelica, etc., that have been well steeped in warm Kirschwasser syrup. Over this spread the pistache cream, then finish filling the mould with the vanilla cream mixed with a gill of Kirschwasser and a half cupful candied fruits cut small Close the mould tightly, putting a layer of paper between the mould and cover, and imbed in ice and salt for at least two hours before using.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
AMERICAN IS NOT
 FROM MISSOURI"

London, March 23.-"How any one can be deceived by such simple tricks is amazing" said Judge Wallace to- day when he passed sentence on three men who had buncoed pr. Marriott Hutchins, president of the board of edu- cation of Lake county. Michigan, out of 5000 in cash and a diamond ring. The police speedily caught the thieves after they had tricked Dr. Hutchi ins, and the judge sentenced them to 2t, 15 and months Imprisonment re- spectively.
 The proceedings in the court today seemed to amuse the spectators great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
City Beautiful.

From the offices of the City Beautiful, whose motto is The public good, health and happiness" was sent out the follow ing bulletin yesterday.
 Next summers flower garden should be planned now. There are many situa- tions about the grounds that no doubt have bare look-the north side of the house, next to the foundation, and the south side of the house, and the fences Perhaps there were places in the border last summer, after the perennials were through blooming, which were shabby i'll appearance because of the rusty foliage and the dying tops of plants. All these defects may be remedied by sowing seeds of annuals or perennials now Make a plan to show where the different plants are to be grown and how many will be needed, and start them in the house or in an old frame this month. Grow enough extra plants in reserve bed or in pots during the summer so that unexpected gaps in the border or beds may be filled as occasion demand. Any seed man or florist will be glad to assist you by giv- ing names of the best growers, and pret- tiest blossoms"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
To Make Curtains Hang
 Straight

Curtains. especially those reaching the sill only, are often difficult to make fall into graceful folds. There is often too much fullness in one place and too little in another, despite the many efforts to improve their condition.
 This can be remedied by laying the curtain, when ready to be hung, along the ironing board evenly.
 It should then be doubled and very lightly pressed with a cool iron.
 Fold again and press, and continue folding until it measures only about four inches.
 Place on the rod and the curtain will hang gracefully.
 The iron should not be so hot as to form deep creases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Selaginelias Or Iycopods Help

The appearance of pots that contain foliage plants can be much improved if some iycopods or selaginelias are planted around the edge of the pot. These are often called club mosses and are very decorative when planted thickly.
 The one most often used is selaginelia kraussiana and its close, messy surface Is pretty in low fern dishes on the table as well as for plant edging.
 The selagnellas are treated like ferns, and must have partial shade and not be allowed to dry out They do best in light porous soil with plenty of sand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

E. M. Kilby, Mrs. s. J. Bowie, Mrs. C.. D. Foust Mrs Ed Warren, Mrs. Eugene Brown, Mrs. T. II. Aldrich, Jr.. Mrs. Turner Weakley, Mrs. c. w. Ufford. Mrs. Frank Lathrop, Mrs. B. G. Copeland, Mrs. Will Hughes, Mrs. Frank Lupton, Mrs. P. H. Lallande, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes. Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mrs. Mark Lewis, Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. D. C.. Chandler, Mrs. E. K. Campbell, Mrs. George Whatley. Mrs. Thomas Parke, Mrs. Dan Smith, Mrs. William Porter, Mrs. Priestly Toulmin, Mrs. Ed Smith, Mrs. w. M. Walker. Mrs. J. F. Frazier Mrs. Mason billiard, Mrs. Neisses Scott, Mrs. w. H. Graves, Mrs. A. l.. Smith, Mrs. Tom Bowman, Mrs. s. B. Fowlkes. Mrs. s. Bethea, Mrs. P. J. McCrossin, Mrs. Frank S. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Suicide From pespondency.

New Orleans, March 23.-The body of John Magendie, aged 70 years, and a member of an old Creole family of this city, was found today in the rear of a
 lot occupied by the temple of a Ma sonic lodge, of which Magendie had been secretary for 35 years. Magendie had committed suicide some time dur ing the night by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. Constant breeding over the illness of his brother is believed to have led to the suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Unitarian Conference Held.

New Orleans, March 23.-The south ern conference of Unitarians was called to order here this afternoon by Presi- dent Charles Behre of Atlanta, Ga. The afternoon session was taken up with the reading of reports from various churches and devotional exercises were the order of programme tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Linen and Canvas For Book
 Covers

Attractive adjuncts to the living room are magazine covers made from heavy linens and craftsman's canvas. For the postcard albums the latter fabric is pre- ferred. Both materials can be had in a variety of colors, and an applique. of cretonne is popular form of decora- ton.
 Book covers in a cool gray linen, adorned with spray of purple orchids cut from cretonne are pretty and so are those in terra cotta craftsman's canvas, displaying a swastika cross cut from cre- tonne in dull oriental colorings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Purity at Parker's"

ly, but pr. Hutchins was greatly em- barrassed. The confidence men, accord ing to the testimony. succeeded in get ting Dr. Hutchins' valuables as guar antee of good faith. after they had re- quested him to assist them in the dis tribution of $50,000 which, according to their story, a philanthropist had left for charitable purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Punishment for kidnapInq.

Washington. March 23.-"To define the crime of Kidnapping and provide punish ment therefor in the District of Colum- bia." This is the title of a bill that Rep resentative De Burg of Illinois introduced today and it was suggested by the har- rowing experiences of little Willie Whitla of Sharon, Pa. The Kidnapping of a per- son for the purpose of extorting ransom is made punishable by death or fmprison- ment for not less than five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
To Save the Eyesight

A woman who has spent many years of her life at the closest and finest embroid- cry says that sAe attributes her good eyesisht to acting on a suggestion made to her when a young girl. It was to make a practice of focusing the eyes two or three times an hour on some distant point. This rested the eye and relieved the strain of close work more effectuaIlv than longer period of rest taken less freuuently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
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pounds since her marriage. which the richest woman in the world says is the result of racing through Hoboken in cab on her wedding day to avoid photog- raphers and reporters. But no one sym pathizes with either Hetty or Mrs. Wilks, for is not the loss of the 20 pounds just precisely what every fat woman of today is trying to do? Witness reporters and camera fiends as flesh reducers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Scrim For Draperies

So popular has scrim become for win dow curtains and summer draperies that now it is to be had with borders quite alike on both sides. One who enjoys stenciling will be well repaid for spend ing some time and thought in working out designs on this material. Scrim is particularly satisfactory as background for the stenciled designs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

Behold. here, my jewels, my rare price less gemsn Cried boastful but artess Cornelia, As, hard at their work in her orderly flat, She pointed out Gretchen and Celia. But if she was guileless her callers had guile
 More deep than the wisdom of sages, And, To, on the morrow, those jewels were gone, Lured by promise of extra good wages! |!
 -Clara< Marshall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Mrs. Moore Entertains.

Mrs. J. D. Moore was the hostess yester- day afternoon at a beautiful party, to which about forty guests were bidden. Baskets figured conspicuously in the dec orations. The color scheme was lavender and pink. A large basket of sweet peas adorned the center of the tea table.
 Among the guests were Mrs. Ed win Ball, Miss Hirsch, Mrs. w. B. Leedy, Mrs. B. F. Moore, Mrs. Shipman, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben, Mrs. Henry Gray, Mrs. Charles G. Brown, Mrs. Jesse Drennen, Mrs. Hubert Dren- nen, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Charles Abbott, Mrs. John N. Gun nels, Mrs. James H. McCary, Mrs. s. L. Ledbetter, and others
 Mrs. Echols McBee entertained at cards very informally yesterday afternoon. The occasion was one of the most charming of the Lenten season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
NEWS 0F TIE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD HosteSses Entertain Informally
 At Cards NOES HERE AND THERE Suggestions for the Summer Flower Garden-Announcements of Enter
 tainments for Guests.
 Personal Mention.
NOTES HERE AND THERE
By MYRTLE MILES.

Among the pleasant affairs given in compliment to Mrs. J. A. Emery will be q card party given next Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Lacey.
 Mrs W. l.. Murdoch will be the hostess at bridge luncheon tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, given in compliment to Mrs Emery.
 Mrs Maud Wynn and Mrs. Mary J. Lowe will entertain at tea Thursday aft ernoon for their guests, Mrs Rueckheim and Miss Lillie Rueckheim of Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

moved to that point. Her many friends regret exceedingly to learn of her de- parture.
 Mrs. William Mabry and her little daugh ters. Edith and Susan, have re- turned after a visit to friends in An niston.
 Tbe North Highland Social circle will meet with the Misses Bullard Thursday. March 20, at their home, 1717 Oxford avenue.
 The Home and Foreign Mission so- ciety of the First Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. A. I. Dexter, 2900 Avenue G, today at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
HOMEMADE DANDRUFF
 CITRE

Thousands of men and women who are troubled with dandruff and falling hair will be glad to know of the following simple mixture that can be made at home and when finished better preparation will be had than any of the high-priced patent remedies on the market and at less than half the cost
 Get from your drug store one ounce of Beta -Quinol and half pint of alcohol, mix the alcohol with half pint of warm water, then add the Beta-Quinol and shake well together. People who have tried this claim that it is far superior to the many patent preparations on the market; applied every morning for a week or so, then once or twice a week, if will positively cure dandruff and stop falling hair It will make the hair soft and glossy You should get some of this and make 1t up.
 Prescription for Stomach Troubles.
 If you are sufferer from Indigestion, Sour Stomach. Belching of Gas, Dyspep- sia, have your druggist mix the following prescription for you; Prosene Compound, one ounce; Compound Tincture of Cin- chona, one ounce; Sherry Wine, half a pint. Take a teaspoonful in a wineglass of water before meals People who have tried this excellent mixture claim 1t is simply marvellous in it's effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

Miss Mary Long returned yesterday afternoon to her home in Wyanette, Ind, after visitsto MT. and Mrs. James Cozby Long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Carleton II. Hutchinson, leading
banker and broker of Boston, with
offices at Congress street in that
city, has recently come out with a
very strong statement.
In the widespread discussion over
Cooper's new theory and medicines
which has spread over the country
80 rapidly. Mr.. Hutchinson has taken
the side of those who say that Coop
er's theory is correct and his medi-
cine all that ne claims.
Mr.. Hutchinson's emphatic state
ment is as follows: Anyone afTlict-
ed with chronic i'll health and a gen
eral rundown condition caused by
stomach trouble, who does not try
this man Cooper's medicine is very
foolish. I say this after 4 most re-
markable experience with the med
icine.
81 heard of Cooper's success first
when he was in Chicago, as 1 have a
private wire to that city in connec-
ton with my business. Later, when
he came east, l learned more of him
and his theory that stomach trouble
causes most i'll health. l have had
no faith in anything not prescribed
by a physician for each particular
case after diagnosis, but after eight
years Of constant suffering, during
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
BOSTON BANKER SPENT LAST
EIGHT YEARS IN MISERY

which time 1 spent over $500 with
absolutely no relief, I felt that it
would at least do no har INTO try the
medicine which 1 was hearing so
much about
During these eight years l have
been forced to go without solid food
for five and six weeks at a time.
always had a sour stomach, was
troubled with formation of gas. and
led the usual miserable life of a dys-
peptic. 1 was dull, tired, nervous
and gloomy all the time and was al
ways constipated.
4 have taken Cooper's medicine
comparatively short time. For the
past month l have not had the slight
est sign of stomach trouble. 1 can
eat anything with no bad effect
whatsoever. I have a fine appetite.
am gaining flesh very rapidly, am
cheerful, full of energy, and my ner-
vousness has disappeared. My bow
els are in perfect condition for the
first time in eight years.
4 don't hesitate to say that I
would not take $4,000 and be back
where / was. My relief and thank
fulness is beyond description"
Cooper's New Discovery can be OBJ
tanned at any drug store in the Unit
ed States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Asa, o. S. Blossom, Mrs. Ethel Bow
man (2), L. C. Boutell, Miss Zelina
May Berry, Fred Broksuck.
Mr. Clockey Alfred Eyke, Miss Grace
Dawson. C. W. Euelsuion, Miss Mable
Hicks, Miss Lizzie. Hammons, Miss
Anna Johnson, Miss Ruth Johnson,
Henry M. Kenzer, Mrs. Eta Upton,
Frank lie Quatte, w. l.. Loore Mrs.
Mary E. Lockery, Mrs Ethel McHaf-
fee, Mrs. William McNish, Ed Mosher,
]. Nordstrom, Katie Owen, Thomas
O'Neil. Charles Olson, Ernest Perkins,
Rock Island Loan & Trust company.
Ed Reirdon, E. T. Reynells, Miss Mary
Roth, Mrs. Stone, Miss Pearl Swell,
George Sherman, William Schultz, Jr.,
Guy Smith, C. Thompson, Mrs. Nellie
Whit, Mrs. Walter Wheeler, Miss Luz
ella Wilson, Mrs. D. 2. thinner.
Foreign-Mrs. Charles Hauptman,
Monsieur Teller, ]: NJ. Walker.
HUGH A. ]. MCDONALD, P. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
WHY NOT STOP THAT ITCH?
The Harper House Pharmacy As
sures Relief With Every %
Cent Bottle.


The Harper house pharmacy of
this city say that they have found in
disputable proof that eczema can be
cured-not in one or two cases, but
in scores of cases which they have
studied.
They would, of course. not think
of making such a recommendation to
their neighbors and patrons, were it
not that their years and years of sue
cess with d. d. d. prescription en-
ables them to speak of this remedy
with confidence. 1t is a gentle, sooth-
ing wash with the mild oil of win
tergreen as a base. All the cures
seem to be permanent, at any rate,
a trial bottle at 25 cents will take
away the itch at once-instantly We
are sure of this. The Harper house
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

most as quietly as he came, yesterday
morning at 8 o'clock. Mystery charac-
terized every action.
Chicagoans, however, are wondering
if the presence here of Miss Eleanor
Robson, known to all the play world
and just closing a successful run at
the Grand ifr@4AThe Dawn Of a Tomor-
row." was not responsible for the visit.
The fact that Miss Robson has been
reported engaged TO be married to Mr..
Belmont and the further fact that a
number Of times she has been his
guest at his southern home, is taken
as supporting evidence.
Mr.. Belmont left the city before any
one knew he was here. Whether he
saw Miss Robson is not known and
Mss Robson declines to tell. She also
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
KiIIs Her Foe Of 20 Years.

"The most merciless enemy l had
for 20 years. declares Mrs. James
Duncan Of Haynesville, Me, was Dys-
pspsia l suffered intensely after eat
ing or drinking and could scarcely
sleep. After many remedies had failed
and several doctors gave me up,
tried Electric Bitters, which cured mo
completely. Now l can eat anything.
am 20 years old and am overJoyed
to get my health and strength back
again" For Indigestion, Loss OF APP
petite. Kidney Trouble. Lame Back,
Female Complaints, its unequaled.
Only SOC at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
CAREFUL DOCTOR
Change of Food Instead of
Drugs.

EreSCElDeu Oh OOu Oh
Drugs.
1t takes considerable courage for a
doctor to deliberately prescribe only
food for despairing patient, instead
of resorting to the usual list of med
icines.
There are some truly scientific
physicians among the present gener-
alton who recognize and treat con-
ditions as they are and should be
treated regardless of the value to
their pockets. Here's an instance:
-Four years ago / was taken with
severe gastritis and nothing would
stay on my stomach, so that 1 was
on the verge of starvation.
"I heard of a doctor who had a
summer cottage near me--a special
hope, sent for him.
After he examined me carefully
he advised me to try a small guam
THY of Grape-Nuts at first, then as
my stomach became stronger to eat
more.
81 kept at it and gradually got so
1 could eat and digest three tea
spoonfuls. Then I began to have
color in my face, memory became
clear, where before everything seem
ed a blank. My limbs got stronger
and 1 could walk. So steadily re-
covered.
Now after a year on Grape-Nuts
1 weight 153 pounds. My people
were surprised at the way 1 grew
fieshy and strong on this food"
Read the little book, 1.-The Road
to MELVILLE" in packages.
There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full of human
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
Poor Light, Bad Air, Crowded Rooms
Contribute to Spread Of Disease.


presi
While accomplished fight consumption
tracing the disease Coughs colds prolific and
mixing of ycene half of Virgin Oil Of Pine
usually "a cough that
is
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