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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24


 less tones-oh, it's wonderful! One of the things I endeavor to do in my work is to arouse the national pride of the children by telling them how little music of our very own we really have. In fact, American composers who have taken any rank at all may be summed up in the two names-Edward A. Mcdowell, the late la mented. and Coleridge Taylor, a negro. In speaking of this one day said:
 Why Children our very My Country Iris of Thee is borrowed from England. The soft pretty Sweet and Low that the mother croons over her baby's cradle is borrowed. If you were to die tomor- row the choirs would sing over you, Lead Kindly Light and Abide With Me'-both borrowed" and as I finished my speech one of the baby tots in the class exclaimed:
 " Never mind Mrs. Rivers. we'll write some sure-enough home tunes for you Sublime, beautiful audacity of youth yet 1t serves to prove that even the juve- nile mind is awakening to the conviction that something more than the mere knowl- edge of the names of notes is needed All over this broad land of ours an eager ness Is cropping out to get acquainted with the hidden beauties and to under stand and follow the inner workings of this most subtle, beautiful and intricate art"
 And you are teaching all the whole school to composer I asked, greatly in- terested in the subject
 Practically" she said, since I have three classes here at the Margaret Allen school, besides a chorus of 65 voices of the older girls, and they are required to hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
Dolly's Dialogs.
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A very popular and clever gentleman of my acquaintance tells a good story that occurred at Atlantic City the past sum- mer.
 It seems that one morning the gentle man referred to rushed down to the tele- graph office of the fashionable hotel at which he was stopping to send a most i'm portant business message. He grabbed pencil and paper and hurriedly jotted down his message, and just as he was about to hand it to the girl at the desk a rotund matron of many summers quiet ly stepped in ahead of him, much to his chagrin, and handed a message to the telegraph operator with the request ito rush it.
 Naturally, the gentleman imagined that the telegram was something of great i'm portance, and standing aside, to give way to the lady, he heard her inquire of the telegraph girl if she could read it. Not waiting for an answer, the matron quietly took the message and this is what she wanted rushed:
 "Bilious yesterday. Better today. Nice house." lH'sl!I But you must remember-she was "only a woman"
 "Pa. why don't the pictures of angels ever have whiskers?"
 Because, my son, the few men who go to heaven get in by close shave.
 THE MODERN COOKS CAREER.
 Monday-Hired
 Tuesday-Tired.
 Wednesday-Fired
 The poet who says, "No pen can tell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24


 In bits of original work twice each week. The wee tots in Miss Wards room are my especial joy. They are so clever and so dear, and there is genuinely good talent among them, and then they love it so''
 Tt seems remarkable that you can in- terest such tiny little bttys in such ab- struse work as composition,' I observed.
 'Ihey know no such name," replied Mrs. Rivers quickly. But when l take horse shoe magnet and some tacks and show the drawing power in the metal and show them that do of the scale pulls ti' just like the magnet pulls the tack. they see it is true, and then they can write and sing it perfectly. And the why? Oh, we don't bother with why's it's explained by attraction, just like it is between people-so with notes, metals and it's one of Gods secrets, anyway. So we just write and sing and listen and learn joyously. You see. I've been long while on the search path of inquiry re- sardng Fundamental principles, exact definitions and simple, direct methods of stating verities'
 And you have found real talent to work with, too?' I asked.
 Indeed I have" said she. "Among the older girls there is Miss Lois Thompson and the two Farrior girls. Miss Blinn and Miss Susie Nahb, and I have been won derfully impressed al the quality and quantity of the gift shown both in my ensemble work and my private studio pupils''
 "Of course, the foreign conservatories have always taught theory. harmony and eounterpont before anything else,'' l ob- served, ''but with us in America l have always considered it a much neglected branch"
 And you are exactly right, for how can child comprehend music unless she knows something of it's construction?' re- sponded Mrs. Rivers. Even the crude, first attempts at composing are the pre- mier, faltering steps toward appreciation of form. which, as you know. is synony- nous with musical construction. It's like tha plan or design in architecture It's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
Novel Invitation Cards.

The latest idea fin invitations Is to nave wonderfulEwealth of information placed on card, says London corres- pendent. One shown to the writer gave the number of miles the house-a coun- try one-was from the Marble Arch, the exact route to be taken from this point II one Is coming by motor car, and elab- crate instructions as to the way to take when once in the town.
 On the opposite side of the card was printed a time table of the trains. the information that cabs meet all trains. the distance the house is from the sta ton and the interesting news that guests who prefer to take the short cut through the woods will be met by guides.
 This enterprising departure in invita- tons Is due to the initiative of the wife Of well known member of the London county council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
Test for Cake Baking.

"One of the most difficult things for me to master at first" said a housewife
 recently was to know when a cake was done. Too frequently I made the sad mistake of taking the cake out too soon and so having it fall or else I let 1t cook too much, and the result was that the loa f was dry and hard after few hours Of course, had tried the old-fashioned way of testing 1t with a broom corn. but even this failed me at times; I suppose it was my fault rather than the broom corn. Fin ally, however, some one told me how to test the cake with my ear. That to me was the open sesame, and from that day have been able to tell whether my cake Is ready to come out of the oven hold the pan to my ear, and if there Is the pe- culiar cracking sound, almost like a
 ticking, I know the loaf must be returned to the oven. If that noise is absent, the cake is done"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
Happiness and Luxury.

l believe that the popular idea of happi- ness is to be able to live in luxury. have never tried it, but feel somehow that 1t would be irksome. There must be more zest in living the closer one gets to the rudiments of life. We hear women complain of dullness, and see them search ing through the days and years for some thing of real interest to fill their hearts and atone for the things of which civiliza- tion has robbed them. The gentle village women whom I knew in my childhood had no such anxieties. There was no time for ennui, and l believe there was fine ness and quality in their lives that is woefully lacking in the lives of women today.-From ''The Ideas of A Plain Country Woman" I"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
Polar Etiquette.

Capt. Edwin Coffin. writing in the Ma tional Magazine of the Ziegler polar expe- dition, says, among other things:
 We did not hesitate to take advantage Of the cache made by Abruzzi on Cape Flora, knowing that the duke was safe in. warmer climes, for 1t is polar etiouette that the first hungry party that finds a cache is at liberty to take the supplies. such action has always been regarded as perfectly lawful and proper, because the food is taken to sustain life and, as in our own case, they are ready to make good if they ever get out alive. In addi- tion to the canned meats left by the Abruzzi expedition, there was some which an English party had cached"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
Embroidery Notes.

dainty vanity bag of white linen wa embroidered in leaf sprays around three Cluny lace medallions
 Pink silk cord. with bead tassels formed a pretty finish for a satin opera bag.
 Many effective color combinations are possible in the new linen applique work.
 Pongee silk is practical material for bags as 1t is washable. A shopping bag in dark color is useful It should be made double. with stout cotton cloth interlining and wash ribbon strings. or cords that may be removed for launder- ing.
 A dainty cardcase was of thin gray cut leather over green silk. the esisn out lined with beads and French knots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
How Many Hours Sleep.

A committee was recently appointed in Sweden to find out how many hours chill dren of various ages should sleep in or der that they might be at their best dur ing school hours.
 According to their report, children who are 1 years old should sleep 12 hours; children who are years should sleep II hours; children who are years old from nine to ten hours, and those who are from IA to 21 from to hours.
 In this report they pointed out that a great deal of anaemia in children is due to lack of sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24

tryl, she would find the women's club dlHerent institution from that in England. The average woman's club here does lit~ tie more than meet once a month; in the east 1t Is mainly used for social politics, while in the west 1t dabbIes in real poli- tics. and expresses its views on every public question. In England the club idea is followed to the letter. There every womans club has it's restaurant it's li- brary, its card rooms, it's lounging room, its billiard room and many have gymna- siums and swimming pools. The Lon don clubs are crowded with women every noon for luncheon, and in almost every club women are permitted to smolxe-and do smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
Kitchen Helps.

The dishwasher who would get through quickly invests in soap-shaker and a chain for cleaning pots and pans She also has on hand over the sink a box of borax and bottle of ammonia for cutting grease.
 If you are doubtful about your cream keeping sweet, heat it to almost boiling, put in tightly corked glass bottles and set on the ice to cool In this way it will not sour nearly so soon.
 If your paint has been marred by care- less scratching of matches, try rubbing it with the finest sand paper
 One housekeeper advises the use of half a lemon for removing match marks from paint
 Red meats are less liable to contam- fnation than fish or chicken. The latter should not be eaten if there is the least suspicion of odor about them Beef slight ly tainted though disagreeable will not produce ptomaine poisoning.
 Vegetables. like beets and green corn, that contain sugar do not keep we'll and should be eaten soon as possible after they are picked.
 Iron-hoders made from a piece of as- bestos the desired size and covered with drilling or heavy unbleached muslin are light and keep out heat. There should be a ring or loop sewed to one corner to hang the holder.
 If moths have attacked a carpet try putting gasoline round the edges, soaking the nap of the carpet Also work pow dered borax into the carpet wherever there is sign of moths or under heavy pieces of furniture which cannot easily be moved in the weekly sweeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
What the Sultan Has Done.

The new Sultan of Turkey has adopted a liberal attitude toward foreigners, and one of his most recent acts has been in aid of the American College for Girls He has signed a decree permitting the shifting of the college from the Asiatlc to the European side of the Bosphorus. The heads of the school have desired the change of site for many years but wen Abdul Hamid was sultan he drowned upon the plan. His successor also shows his hberality in pursuing a complacent policy toward the rebellion of Turkish women against yelling their faces at all times in public. It Is now no uncommon sight to see Turkish women In the streets of Con- stantinople with their faces uncovered, where even two years ago the veil al ways was worn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24

how much I love her. is mistaken. Try it at the bottom of a nice, fat check. A clever contemporary suggests for the next national campaign
 For President-Teddy Roosevelt.
 For Vice President-Peary.
 Platform-'Your a liar"
 "Who gave the bride awayZ'
 "The newspapers"
 The proof of the pudding is in the dys- pepsia.
 Small Johnny: (Which do you love the best, Bobby, your papa or your mama?' Small Bobby: .I love my mama the best" , Small Johnny: Why do you love your mama the best?'
 Small Bobby: "'Cause my papa ain't related to me 'cept by marriage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
Women and the Swedish Parli-
 ament.

Mrs. Anna Silverskioid, noted as a Swede suffragette. predicts that in few years there will be many women in the Swedish parliament. She is at the head of the suffragettes in Sweden and was largely responsible for the victory which has crowned the campaign for equal suffrage All women more than 24 years of age have the same voting priv ileges as men. Now, with the ballot granted, Mrs. Silverskioid is working for big vote by women at the next elec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
As To Women's Clubs.

A Frenchwoman has been making an investigation of the women's clubs in England, and her report is favorable. She says the club Is the womans haven. that when she enters 1t she is free from mo- lestation by her husband and able to find enjoyment and relaxation without the intrusion of outside cares. For the un- married woman the club in England is a place where she can entertain her friends of both sexes and gain companonship
 If the Frenchwoman came to this coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24
The Age-Herald's Cook Book.
APPLE PrDDING

APPLE PUDDING
 In pint of soft bread crumbs stir half cupful of butter and half a cupfuI of sugar When well mixed add three eggs well beaten, and the juice and grated rind of one lemon. Stir in, last, six pared and finely chopped tart apples Bake in pudding mold and serve with a hard sauce A delicious sauce is made by creaming tablespoonful of butter with three tablespoonfuls of sugar, and flavor ing it with lemon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24

ton. She has addressed women in al- most every city and town in Sweden, holding out to them the example of Fin land, where 25 women sit in parliament, and not only take an active part in de- bates but act on committees. Mrs. Sil- verskioid advises women to align them selves with either of the two dominant parties and to guard against any tend ency to organize a womans party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24

Vegetables, like beets and green corn, that contain sugar do not keep we'll and should be eaten as soon as possible after they are picked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24

The poet who says, "No pen can tell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24

One housekeeper advises the use of half lemon for removing match marks from paint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-24

If your paint has been marred by care less scratching of matches, try rubbing it with the finest sand paper.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29

A little want ad. will accomplish
big results.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29
Moon Worship In China.

The fete Of the moon is celebrated In
China In the eighth month Of the year.
and this lasts six days. Presents are
then made on which the figure Of the
moon Is apparent. aud a large pagoda
10 Illuminated. Firecrackers and mu-
sic and family reunions prevail. A
midnight banquet on the last night ter
inmates the feast and then the de-
scent Of the goddess OF the moon.
which We call the man In the moon, Is
awaited. She Is supposed TO visit the
earth st this time 10 grant the wishes
Of mortals. The moon with the Chi
nese Is the patroness OF poetry. and
autumn Is the poets favOrite season.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29
Nia Condolences.

An English lord used 20 tell q story
OF a sheriff substitute he once knew
slightly.
Although he was a very religious
man. the sheriff had his faults. aud
one OF these was a. Il he had a habit
Of using strong language without re-
aliEing what his words implied. The
sheriff's best friend was the minister
Of the parish. and a great misfortune
befell the reverend gentleman by the
death OF his wife
The sheriff wished TO express his
sympathy. but he found himself quite
at a loss TO know what to say. He
sat for a long time scratching his head
aud puEzllng himself TO know what he
could say 10 the minister. At last he
blurted out. well. minister. this Is a
ID Of a business Express
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29


ters In long hitting in the two big
leagues. Cobb and Bescher excel III
larcenies and Bush and Sheckard show
the way in sacrificing.
Cobb is the premier smiter OF home
runs. having made nine. There Is
a fOur-handed scrap for supremacy in
four baggers in the National League.
Larry Doyle, Jack Murray. Tommy
Leach and Beals Becker each having
earned pairs of shoes six times.
In the National League Pittsburg
Is the best batting team and Chicago
the leader i'm defense work. In the
American League Detroit has the
most powerful attack and the Chi
cagO White Sox. as usual. are the best
fielders.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29
KILLED HIS WIFE
OVER TRIVIAL MATTER
ANOTHER NEGRO MURDERED IN
WESTERN PART or COUNTY.
husband Became Enrssed Because
Wife Had Shook Hands With
Another Man.

News has been received in Gaines.
vile OF another killing In the Jones
vile section. near the home OF n. A.
Pickett. when a negro man by the
name Of Simmons killed his wife.
The negroes had been residents OF
that section for some time and were
apparently happy from all reports un-
Gil Sunday evening. when the man be-
came enraged at his wife. II is stated.
because she had shook the hand of
another negro. II Is stated that at
ter a few words with the woman about
the matter the man cut her throat
and killed her.
Following the murder of his wife
&c IL said he hitched up his horse and
buggy. placed the woman in the same
and drove to the home OF her mother
near Pineville. where he dumped the
corpse and took his departure.
Although the man has been hunted
for diligently by the officers OF that
section nothing had been heard from
him up TO a late hour Tuesday after.
noon. and they were still on the
hunt.
Further than the fact that the man
became angry at the woman because
she had shook the hand Of another
man. nothing could be learned con-
corning the tragedy. and he has doubt.
less made good his escape. IL was
several hours afterwards before the
officers were notified and placed on
the trail OF the murderer.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29
REPORT WAS EXAGGERATED.
Sam hurd, Reported Murdered, Turns
Up Much Alive.


Sam Hurd. the negro driver for D..
q. Edwards on the oil wagon which
travels In all sections of the county.
was reported murdered ON Tuesday
morning. and the news spread rapidly.
Sheriff Ramsey, In company with
others, rushed to where the wagon
was last seen. TO find the negro busily
engaged trying TO extricate his wagon
from a serious mud hole where he
had been begged for a number of
hours. The fact that the negro lett
here early Monday morning and was
due to return Monday night about
o'clock with the contents of his
load converted into cash. gave further
evidence that he had probably been
murdered for the money. and Mr. Ed
wards was deeply worried.
The negro stated that he got into
the bog. and after trying the greater
part OF Monday to get out. finally
abandoned the team and went into
Hague to spend the night, resuming
the work Tuesday morning.
Someone passing had noticed the
team there and supposed that the
driver had been killed and his money
confiscated, which caused the report
TO gain such nOtOriety.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29
Health

Means the ability TO do a good days
work. without undue fatigue and to
find life worth living. You cannot
have Indigestion or constipation with.
out its upsetting the liver and pollut-
ing the blood. Such a condition may
be best and quickest relieved by Her.
bine, the best liver regulator that
the world has ever known. Sold by
w. VI. Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29
coLoREp ASSOCIATION.
will Hold Thirty.Fourth Annual
Session at Archer.

The Jerusalem Colored Baptist As
ISOLATION will hold its thirty-fourth an.
nual session with the Archer church.
commencing Thursday. Sept. Both, at
10 q. m.
Rev. II. NJ. Fleming will be the
moderator. while the clerk Is Rev. J.
II. Matthews. and all delegates at.
tending this session will take the car
for Eve. Fla, where they will be con.
veyed TO the church.
A grand time Is expected by all,
and IL is anticipated that the attend.
ance will be much larger the coming
session than ever before in the history
Of the church.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29
Have You a RabyP

Then watch II closely. And above
all things don't let II suffer for any
length OF time with worms-that is
fatal. II it's complexion gets yellow
and pasty. II il Is listless.. cross or
peeyish. gets thin, suffcrsSwfh fatu.
lence. give It Whites Cream Vermi-
fuge-the only cure that never fails
and has no bad effects. Sold by W
NJ. Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-29
Elevator Etiquette.

do you think man ought TO take
on his hat In an elevator when there
are ladies present.
Mot II be j. prematurely bald nnd
the ladies' are young "-Chicago Rec.
ord Herald