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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Planning Far Ahead.

It is a bad thing to have an over abundance of forethought. There are women who plan so far ahead, who re- volve in their minds duties to be done, until when the time comes for doing them there is no strength left for the task, says the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 It is as foolish to worry unduly about the things we must do as to fret over those things which have not been done to suit us. If we know there is a certain task ahead of us, think of it as little as possible until the proper time arrives, then bend all your energies to doing it as best you can.
 Anxious anticipation never yet i'm proved accomplishment. What matter if mountains do vanish into insignificant hills if we have exhausted ourselves in the thought of the climb ahead
 It is worse to worry over things to be than to have vain regrets for things that are. The first we may be able to help, therefore fretting is needless waste of force.
 What is done is done, and we can either profit by our follies or comfort ourselves with the thought that it, was not our fault that things went crooked.
 What is to be done needs all our strength for the doing, and that strength is weakened by worried forethought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Hydrophobia Inoculation.

The number of inoculations for hydro phobia at the Pasteur institute of France has pretty steadily decreased since the service was started, 20 years ago. In 1886, 2671 persons were treated, in 1901 only 7S6. The smallest number 62S, was treated in 1903. This decrease, of course, might mean a lessening belief in the efficacy of the treatment or a decrease in the prevalence of rabies in France. An ex- animation of the percentage of fatal cases treated reveals that this also has been de- creasing. showing improvement in eff ciency and indicating that the treatment has probably been effective in checking the malady. At no time during the ex- istence of the institute has the number of fatal cases reached l per cent of the total treated, but in 1886 it was 094 per cent, while in 1907 1t was only 0.3S In 1906 it fell as low as 013 there being only one death out of 772 cases treated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Dolly's Idea of the Whist Play
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 CANTO XXXIV

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 CANTO XXXIV.
 Line 30: The Emperor of the Realm of Smoke and Flame stood forth Is cubits in his boots. His eyes gleamed in the inky darkness like unto the deuce of diamonds.
 Black as the "ace of spadesn were his bat-like wings and he did not discard his long suit" of asbestos cloth when he arose to speak.
 His gigantic form lowered above the 'brldges" and arches of all Hades.
 He "cut' terrible figure as he tdealt' out punishment to the offenders who came before him, while in his mouth he crushed the 'hearts' of seyen-odd dummies" Through his awful and massive jaws thundered the words: There are no .honors' in regions internal"
 In his madness he stamped his 'club' feet and called to the whist" players to trump up, and the cuss words he used would make a book"
 In the midst of the excitement the odor of burning rubber filled the place, causing Satan to sneeze with three little slams" and one grand slam"
 This angered him all the more and his face grew purple as he uttered the follow ing score:
 Bridge whist players shall boil and bake. roast and toast. stew and blister at my imperial toes until the crack of doom"
 Right here the tenor singer who was hiding under the old man chair Ghe best pivot" action chair in the kingdom). struck up in tender, plaintive key, .'There'll Be Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
The Extravagant Love.

There is wide distinction between lavshness and generosity; the former is to be condemned, the latter admired The lavish lover is generally so from one of three causes. First, he is doubt full as to whether he Is the sole pos sessor of the whole of his lady loves heart; and so he tries by profuson of gifts to purchase the remainder of the sealed arterial chambers. Secondly, he himself has valve or two in which his fiances portrait is not enshrined, and so he endeavors to salve this fact by an extra bestowal of largesse. Thirdly, he is such a poor viva voce sweetheart that he takes his dumb way of expressing his inrermost feelings. It may be dumb, but it is certainly pleasant at least to some girls, for as one says Jack never told his live.
 A ring. bracelet clasped around my
 wrist
 I thought enough Though sometimes,
 too, we kissed'
 But most damsels would prefer a lit- tie oldfashioned love-making.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21

thing so foreign to Oriental ethics that the hero of the ordinary European novel appears to the Chinese mind as a person of perverted moral scense and doubtful sanity. Translations of Dick ens therefore. impress the Chinese reader less than they amaze him, and defective stories and tales of adven- ture command a more sympathetic au- dience.
 To the Celestial mind the love affairs of David Copp erfield can only detract from the human interest of that hero; a Chinese novelist would have solved his difficulties by making him woo and marry Dora and Agnes simultaneously. So of course John Chinaman does not understand the pathos. Nevertheless, Dickens works command a stady sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
The Sensitive Woman.

We all know the sensitive woman. She has two lines between her eyes and a plaintive droop to the corner of her mouth and to her eyebrows.
 Whatever Is said she applies to self" Every cap seems to fit her and she puts it on.
 She loses all the healthy enjoyment that comes her way. She misses her life because she is always looking for snubs.
 She says she can't help it. She can. It is very easy to let those sights. inn agined or real, roll off one like water off a ducks back. It takes little do- ing for the first three of four weeks, but after that 1t comes natural enough.
 The sensitive woman is one of the most miserable of beings. It doesn't pay to be miserable, especially when merely healthy effort will bring hap piness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
New Bar Pins.

There is no diminution in the popularity or the bar pin. It is used for collars, Tor the stock, and for iabots.
 Every girl needs as many as she can get. She wants them in sets of colored stones to match the color scheme of her various costumes, and she wants them in dinerent sizes for different uses.
 As far as the fashions go. she cannot nave too many Therefore. the manufac- turers are bringing them out anew in all Kinds Of lovely shapes and settings.
 The horseshoe has been run to the ground and few of the new ones are in this shape. Lovely as the bow knot was 1t did not become widely popular in semi precious stones. The straight bar has always been an excellent investment. es- pecially in three sizes.
 The new bar pin, used to catch the lower edges of the turnover collar and the jabot under 1t is in the shape of a new moon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21

Just because you are thin and under weight do not think you have to stay in that condition.
 Thanks to new discovery, you can be plump, symmetrical, well developed and vigorous, with the bones covered with good solid flesh, the hollow places filled out and the cheeks ana race made plump, full and attractive.
 And the beauty of it is it will not cost you a penny to see whether this treatm will do all this for you or not, as a full-size 5O-cent package "i,a he sent you by mail without charge II you simply write for It. sSee coupon below.) =
 There is no strenuous exercising re, ouired no drastic diet necessary. All you have to do is to take four times s, flesh .bpiiding principle then ", weish s. yourself once a week 10 note the m crease as the pounds pile up.
 This new treatment increases the red corpuscles in the blood. strength ems the nerves, and puts the digestive tract into such shape that your food Is as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Fatigue Invites Ills.

When one is very much fatigued the strength and vitality are reduced, mak- , ing one susceptible to cold and Illness that under ordinary conditions would be harmless. When one feels thoroughly tired out the very best plan is to take warm bath, followed by an alcohol rub, and then get into bed, even if for 10 minutes. The water should not be hot enough to cause precipitation; it should only be warm enough to allow one to relax. The stay in the tub must never be longer than five minutes. The bed should be ready to get into i'm mediately on leaving the tub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
An Unregretted Dissolution.

When you played at bridge with me, When I saw you lightly make, As my smiling vis-a-vas, Every possible mistake, I forgave you, though I paid Dearly for the slips you made. When you played at golf with me, When your efforts made the ball Through the green or from the tee Into every bunker fall, I forgave you, though it cost Many a pang each time we lost. When you played at love with me, Ah what science then, what skill Drew me to your feet to be Now discarded at your will: Shall I still forgive you? Yesl Nothing ever grieved me less.
 -Plinlr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Eve Up-to-Date.

If there is anything more fascinating than the new shoes and hosiery it is difficult to imagine, and it seems like the irony of fate that long gowns should have made their appearance coincidently. Still they have made the direetoire slip per to go with the clinging frock, so one may contrive to emulate the heroine whose
 Feet beneath her petticoat
 Like little mice, peeped in and out As If they feared the light"
 The up-to-date Eve naturally desires to express her individuality in her footgear almost as much as in her gown, but to do this it is no longer necessary for her to have her boots and shoes custom made. for more and more the dealers of the better class are carrying patented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Spring Neckwear.

In spite of the fact that the high - boned collar has reigned supreme all winter. the low round Dutch collar will shirtwaists
 The shops are showing these In fig ured nets, sheer batiste lace trimmed and of fine lawn embroidered with big spots in pink, blue and lavender.
 Very smart looking Ascot ties for wear with the severe tailored shirt waists are made of linen, and have odd designs worked in colors.
 Jabots of net with plaited frills in white, or white edged with colors, are also exceedingly good looking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
How To Address Wedding
 Gift.

In sendingia wedding present the gift should be sent and addressed to the bride elect. Even if the bride-to- is unknown to the donor of the gift, it should be sent to her. She will na turally construe it to be from one of her fiance's friends, and will readily recognize the fact that the proper thing has been done.
 Often when it is not convenient to send the gift before the wedding, for instance when the bride lives at a dis tance, or the cards have been delayed, then it is of course the proper thing to address the gift to the newly welded MT. and Mrs. So And So.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
The Game of Bridge.

How like the game of life is Bridge When fortune deals the cards. We strive for honors-if we fail To others the awards. Like clouds across our brightest dreams Fall blackest clubs and spades. The heart suit We had hoped to hold Like an Illusion fades. We b7.dge our woes, as in this world we oft must learn to do, And if our partner makes it hearts We pluck up heart anew This then a valiant game we play, And great successes score For who can fail when hearts ring true? What mortal can ask more2
 Julia Harris Bull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
A Novel Paper Weight.

A young engineer who had tramped with an older man over his estate ,Shelping him to lay it out, made a novel use of a meteoric stone which fell at their feet in one of their walks, says the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 He picked up the round, rough stone, which was somewhat bigger than a large walnut. slipped it quietly in his pocket. and on the next Christmas presented it to his friend in the form of paper weight.
 To do this he had a round disk made of polished brass about four inches in diameter, and in the center was fastened the brown aerolite as handle. It made an attractive desk ornament, in addition to the interest that attached to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
What Makes Wrinkles.

'I certainly claim,' said a woman who follows the singular calling of a wrinkle remover" that if I cannot always re- move wrinkles I can. when my instruc- tions are carried out to a large extent prevent them,
 But much depends upon the causes which have produced the wrinkles; those occasloned by care and suffering are the hardest to cope with; and if the produc- ing causes be not removed, it is almost impossible to obllterate the wrinkles.
 Tricks and mannerisms of feature such as the habit of frowning, twisting the mouth. and so on, are fruitful of wrinkles, and you may take it from mo at once that emotional people-those ever ready to laugh or cry-are mostly sub ject to them, whilst placid folk and those of phlegmatic disposition seldom show them till extreme old age comes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Has Baby a Musical Ear?

How often baby's mother and other fond relatives say: T wonder if baby is musical?"
 One woman I know said: q wonder if my baby has musical ear. l determined to find out From the age of about 2 months I sang to him softly the same tune each time it was necessary to help him to go to sleep.
 "One day. in the seventh month of his little age. had baby cuddled down in my arms, and, resolving to help him to forget his poor gums and get some rest, I sang
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
For Cleaning Blankets

Shave up half bar of any good laun- dry soap, add four tablespoonfuls borax and a little water and melt over fire. Then add four tablespoonfuls household ammonia, put in tub and half fill tub with cold water. Put in blankets or other articles to be cleaned let soak four hours. Then. rinse in water contain ing four tahespoonfuls ammonia. Do not wiring. The articles will be just like now A pair of light-colored wool trous- CTS were washed in this way and did not shrink particle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21

oi Nf multiple ol J Adding to the group of three 9s (which is 9x11D, we have the gum 100S whose numerals added give us another single nine. Subtracting a from this group we have 990, which include the two Ss and which added once gives IS. while second addition of these numerals gives another g.
 Looking at the multiples of in the above table there is a peculiar arrange ment of the figures in the units and tens columns. In the unit column from the top there is gradual decrease of one unit to each place from the of 9x1 to the zero in 90.
 But, on the other hand, there is a steady increase of one unit to a place downward in the column of tens.
 Look out for your ninesl You can't lose iemi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
How To Be Happy.

Do not take every cross word your fiancee says to be spoken in earnest but remember that very often such words are only said in the heat of the moment
 Do not institute rigid rules. which you insist upon her following; it is sure to raise rebellious feelings in her heart, and will do your cause no good.
 Do not allow your jealous feelings to overcome you should she firt with an- other man: many girls like to tease their lovers in this way, and you should not take too much notice of it.
 Do not make her think you do not trust her, for if you love her truly you will trust her also; no love is perfect without absolute confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Health Hint.

]. To reduce superf1uous flesh, one requisite Is abstinence from starchy foods and sweets. Only a moderate amount of food should be eaten, and if to these two re- straints the person who finds flesh a burden will see to 1t that active exercise is taken daily the desired reduction will be made without undue violence But the treatment must be regular and constant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
FREE FLESH BUILDER Any Man or Woman Gan Now Be Plump and Well Developed
 30 Cent Package Free

simulated and turned into good solid, healthy flesh instead of passing through the system undigested and unassimi- ciple, this Sargol, and builds up the thin, weak and debilitated without any nauseous dosing. In many conditions. 1t is better than cod liver oil, and cer- tainly 1t is much pleasanter to take.
 Simply cut out the coupon in this notice and send it with your name and address and 10 cents to pay distribution expense to the Sargol Company, HOB Herald Building, Binghamton, N. Y., and you will receive by prompt mail a reg ular 50-cent package with out charge and without mourning any obligations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Madeira Embroideries

The hand-embroidered edgings and in- sertions made in Madeira are now to be found in this country. While little ex- pensive, as to first cost, the wearing quail ities are so remarkable that, after all. 1t is quite an inexpensive style of trim ming. They come in various widths, and the patterns range from the simplest to many that are quite elaborate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21

of getting angry. Very little can be done for the skin while the temper remains unchecked. Pephaps it would be a good Idea for the woman who is worried about her poor complexion to examine herself to find out if nasty temper Is the cause of the mischief. Should this be so, let her set about gaining self-control before she attempts to improve her looks by the application of creams and lotions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Unironed Sheets

Many people today advocate sleeping between unironed sheets. If one follows this plan, see that the sheets are thor oughly dried in the open air, sunshine, of course, being desirable. The hems should be ironed. for here the thickness Is great CT and the appearance of the article Is better than if the hens are left rough dry. After taking from the line fold the sheets most carefully. Smoothing them out with the hand. press the hems and then after letting them hang sufficiently long to dry the hems, put away in the linen closet,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Chinese Slippers.

Now that the importers bring over Chinese slippers large enough for the American womans foot they are having popularity They wear forever and day as a bedroom slipper and look very quaint and pretty.
 Those who wear them say they are com fortable. The price is not beyond the average purse and one is sure of having slipper that will not wear out in half a season as the Turkish slippers do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
The Age-Herald's Cook Book
ORANGE MARMALADE.

OI<A4N0I1 hAIAAlA1ADE.
 Cut or chop quite fine three oranges and four lemons, and cover the fruit with seven quarts of water. Let this stand for 24 hours. Put it on the stove and let it boil for two hours. Then take if off and let the mixture stand for another "A hours. Then add seven pounds of granulated sugar, and boil all together till it iellies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
The Number Nine.

There's a slang phrase. "away up in the nines," expressive of the fact that person or thing is at the top of at tainment. It is interesting, also that when thing attains the position of the hines you can't lose it or its lucky nu- neral. sSchool children delving into arith- metic may find some new mathematical interest in the way that the figure nine preserves itself through all possible ad- ditions, subtractions and multiplications to which 1t or its multiples are sub mltteo. Sum of
 DiRits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
That Blurred Look.

One housekeeper has discovered how to rid herself of that blurred, bluish look that does so much to ruin the appearance of fine mahogany. In a long spell of damp weather this blur will come even with the utmost care and polishing.
 To get rid of it the housewife mixed about four tablepsoonsful of household ammonia into half a pailful of tepid water With a soft, clean sponge, not too wet, she washed off the blurred sur face of the wood, then wiped 1t dry and polished with a clean piece of chamois.
 The woman who is afraid to use water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
The Suffragette.

She was a suffragette, And he was suffragee, In 1912 they met, Where the perilous poll-trees be, Wait here and rest, my pet, While I cast our vote" quoth she. (For she was suffragette, But he was a suffragee)
 -Leonore Salvert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Temper and Complexion.

The woman who has a very quick tenl- per must expect to have trouble with her complexion. Sometimes red spots come out prominently and refuse to be hidden even by powder. Sometimes there is a flush, and when 1t disappears the skin is quite dry and feels almost painful
 The cause of all this is the excitement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Try This for Your Stomach.

Get from your druggist one ounce Compound Tincture of Cinchona. one ounce Prosene Compound and half a pint of sherry wine, mix these in a bottle and take teaspoonful before meals and at bedtime in little water. It Is claimed that this simple mixture will cure sour stomach, belching of gas and indigestion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21
Dickens Stories In China.

The Chinese are rapidly taking up western ideas, and translations of Eng fish and French novels are now in in- creasing demand. Our romantic and sentiment of love affairs, however is a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21

on mahogany will be surprised to learn that it was a favorite method of our grandparents, whose fine old furniture has come down to us in such good condi- ton. Care must be taken that no water is allowed to remain on the wood. and that 1t is rubbed to a high polish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21

I models, infringement of which would l cause trouble
 l The epitome of dantiness is seen in the 1 new evening slippers, for they are so eX- l quisite that a Dresden. China, princess l could not but be pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-21

The numerous black satin slippers are models of chicness and the beautiful Louis NV heel that is so becoming to a slender foot is shown again to great ad- vantage.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-22
aewArLs DRAGON RIDE OF RULER
Curious Proclamation Is Issued by
New Chinese Emperor.

Washlngton.--"O late emperor
ruled the empire for thirty and four
years. lie kept on his clothes through
the night and took his food after
dark. earnestly devotinh himself to
the work of government. We hoped
that his glory would be long enduring
and that he would live TO complete the
reorganization of government But
the sacred body was too frail On
the twenty.fifst day of the tenth moon
OF the thirty-fourth year OF kwang
IIsu he took the dragon ride To be
guest on high We have entered on
the great succession; the divine ute.'-
sils are very heaYy, the responsibility
rests upon this feeble body; We think
of our youth and scanty merit and
fear We shall be unequal to the test"
The above are some of the curio is
announcements in the proclamation is
sued by the new Chinese emperor on
the occasion OF his enforcement in
December, which has come to the
state department"
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-22
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Gre am Pie.

Beat two eggs Wen, add one cup OF
sugar and one tablespoonful of melted
outer and beat again. Add half a
cup of milk, mix two tablespoonfuls Of
baking powder with one and half
cups of flour, and stir it into the egg
mixture. Flavor with one teaspoonful
Of lemon extract. Beat it well aud
oake in a round shallow pan. When
cool split ii with long, sharp knife,
and fill ii with a cream that is made
while the cake Is baking. Boil one
cup of milk, wet one tablespoonful OF
cornstarch in little cold milk. stir
I into the boiling milk, and cook over
hot water ten minutes, stirring often.
Beat one egg light, add two table,
spconfus sugar and pinch of salt,
and stir into the thickened milk Cock
one minute. stir in one teaspoonful of
butter and enc of vanilla, and set
lway TO cool.