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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Neitzche's "Superman. ,

It has been disputed whether Neftzche's S superman was intended by his prophet to stand for new animal species. or for a new and improved variety of human be- ing, or, finally, for a sporadic type of individual excellence, cropping up occa- sionally in the existing state of civ ilization. So far as the name and mo- ton have become popular it seems to be generally understood in the last sense
 The superman is commonly identified with a coxconb whose opinion of his own superiority to the rest of the species is only equaled by his contempt for the ordinary obligations of morality. Such pretensions are not new and it would be strange if Neitzsche had no higher ambi- tion than. to re-edlt them under a more pompous appellation. In fact it very much disgusted him to find that the watchword of his philosophy should be used to procure admittance for degen- crate types with whom he sympathized even less than with the unregenerate Philistine. Nothing like the superman had ever turned up in his own experi- ence; whether history had offered any examples of his ideal remains doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

day or a wedding anniversary is not forgotten shows a thoughfulness that is treasured long.
 Childrens birthdays. of course, are happy days-at least they should be and there are few parents who do not try to have celebrations for the little ones. These festivals with parties perhaps, and the bestowing of presents. are among the brightest spots in child hoods days It takes but moment for most people to recall the delight af- forded them as children by birthday festivities, the tiny gifts that were received, the friends who came in to play games. eat goodies and see the birthday cake lighted and then cut.
 It is with regard to the anniversaries of the elders that there Is apt to be remlssness. There is something for the children to remember here; they can be taught that the birthdays of their parents and grandparents or of some favorite aunt or uncle call for recog nition from them.
 Among the elders themselves, proof that personal anniversaries are kept in mind helps to maintain feelings of af- lection in a way so individual that nothing else quite takes the place of it. When members of a family are scattered, 1t may be easy to let the birthday of a sister or a brother pass unnoticed, but every time 1t does so pass, an opportunity for giving hap piness is lost. Especially 1t should be accounted a privilege, as we'll as a pleasure, for the sons and daughters, grown to manhood and womanhood, to remember the birthday anniversa ries and the wedding anniversary of the parents. Such attentions mean the more as one grows older. They invest an anniversary with a tender meaning crowning it with good wishes and mak- ing it a red-letter day, indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

keep you just a minute and then talk an hour, though you have told her you are rushing to keep an important en- gagement
 The "leaky'' woman. In your inmost heart of hearts you know she will tell, yet your tongue has run away with you before you realize that the danger sig nal' has been trying to flag you down. and keep you on your guard.
 The staring" type of femininity. There are women you just hate for no other reason under the sun, but that they take you in, from head to foot. in five min ute conversation, which is creepier than a cold shower with the thermometer at zero. I know one woman whose eyes are so piercing that feel when I'm with her that she is reading the very hiero- glYphies on my poor little backbone
 The woman who "croaks." What if she has lost 10 pounds. or her complexion is muddy and her curly blonde hair looks like a dish of scrambled eggs. or she is troubled with indy" Heavens! Let her take her troubles to a policeman; you may have just as many of your own, and there Is nothing to be made out of punching your hits" in this case.
 She who regales you with the fact that she has just had tickets sent her for the matinee" has an automobile at her disposal for the entire day, and then never even so much as thinks of asking you to go along.
 The woman who never omts an oppor- tunity to say something unkind about one Of your "best friends" and then when you try to resent the islander have her come back at you with some significant remark about her loyalty to you.
 The "bragging" woman. Your inclina- ton is to take her down good and hard, but your good manners urge grin and bear 1t" while the struggle reduces your temper to a mere frazzle. The "apologizer. This variety is enough to set any one crazy with a thousand ex- cuses. and not one good reason for every trivial thing that is mentioned. They "get on your nerves so that you wish you were dead and buried, and in that Nirvana where no such are permitted to enter.
 The woman who always tells you ''how badly you look" Isn't it much pleasanter you are looking" even though you know she is dallying with the truth?
 She who is always bursting with news, although she has promised faithfully not to tell Sort of like champagne sizzling and bubbling within until it has found a vent, then fiat, stale and unprofltable.
 The woman who ''rubs i'm 10 invita- tions. You may have just turned down the identical thing, but 1t does sort of bore you to have the other one say sig nificantly, "I have just been asked to do so and so,T and it gives you a spiteful desire to let her know she is second choice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Mother Knows.

Even children have to make mistakes in order that they may learn how dear the price is that they pay for them.
 Mothers should be sympathetic with the naughty child-grown-u are not angels-but don't encourage the Eaughtiness. Sometimes the unloyeli- ness manifested results from weariness or hunger or some other easily reme- died condition. Let him feel that mother knows" and will help all she can. but never, for your own sake and for the child's future welfare, allow him to tyrannize.
 Everyone knows cases where very small children have reduced their pa rents to practical subjection, and all know the selfish, unhappy results that usually follow. Rule your home wise ly and lovingly, but rule. That is what mothers are for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR.

Ladies who are afflicted with super fuous hair growths should be careful in choosing a remedy. Always learn first what auth critics know about a treatment before using it. Dr. Rhodes, the well known physician says: Tn regard to DeMiracle, I find it the most sa tisfactory article for the removal of superfluous growths of hair on any part of the body that I have ever used. I have used 1t in a great many cases for the removal of objectionable growths of hair on the faces of ladies' and in no case has it ever failed to give me the most perfect satisfaction. It fulf1lls all the claims made for 1t by the manufac- turers."
 Better take a doctors advice, don't be deceived with fake free treatments Remember DeMiracle is the only meth cd in the world which is indorsed by physicians. surgeons, dermatologists medical journals and prominent mag azines.
 DeMiracle mailed, sealed in, plain wrapper, for $1. Your money back without question fno red tape) if it fails to do all that is claimed for it. Booklet free in plain sealed envelope, by the DeMiracle Chemical company Desk 1. 1909 Park Ave, New York. For sale by Collier Drug company and all good stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Fate.

By Susan Marr Spalding. Two shall be born the whole wide world
 apart And speak in different tongues and have
 not thought Each of the others being. and not heed; And these o'er unknown seas to unknown lands Shall cross, escaping wreck, defying death And all unconsciously shape every act And bend each wandering step to this
 one end N That, one day out of darkness they shall
 meet And read life's meaning in each others
 eyes. And two shall walk some narrow way of
 life So nearly side by side that should one
 turn Ever so little space to left or right They needs must stand acknowledged face
 to face And yet with wistful eyes that never
 meet, With groping hands that never clasp and
 lips Calling in vain to ears that never hear They seek each other all their weary days And die unsatisfied-and this is Fate!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

For spring tailor-mades nothing is more fashionable than moire. The softest em- broideries are used on the coats, and the plain tailored skirts are exceedingly smart made of this material
 Fish net will be used again this season for blouses. For the three-piece suit the net is dyed the color of the gown and fashioned of soft China silk of the same shade, makes a charming model
 The sales of taffeta petticoats show that they are no longer the proper thing as the handsomest may be bought for fabulously low prices. The messaline and India silk skirts are much in favor. made very narrow and scant, to suit the de- nlands of the directoire styles.
 
 This is to be a season of tulle, lace and net chapeauX and some of the smartest models are arranged of these pretty fab rics. They are capable of quite beauti- full schemes of color and the black jetted hats are especially chic.
 Ruching still holds it's own with many modishes and white crepe doubled is ex- ceedingly becoming and fashionable.
 
 Heels having risen to the almost ab- surd height are now coming down again, and are much more sensible as well as smart.
 White gloves, after long and useful career have given way now to pale gray which, Is quite la mode, even with white costumes, both as to gloves and shoes. 4 sa
 The colored embroideries are quite the most stunning things seen in the shops s4 ox.ef t.. YHT. -t-- sheer batiste as we'll as those in black embroidery are really lovely.
 For spring wear a great many of the gloves have a tiny buckle at the wrist instead of the conventional one button. Among the newest conceits in fans are the immense ostrich feather ones, which were in vogue several seasons ago.
 Some of the new tortoise shell combs made so that ribbon may be threaded through them. It is very attractive idea.
 The new madras shirtwaists are blocked and striped in very delicate colorings and man-tailored ars very smart
 There has come about decided taste in fashion for touch of green in the coiffure It is used with all coiors of gowns and with all whi,e or black is very effective.
 For millinery trimmings among the newest flowers is the water lily, shading from deepest yellow to glossy green and the petals occasionally tinged with pink.
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 Suede and buckskin bags tinted pale green. ashes of roses, soft blue. and yell low. are among the novelties the smart shops are showing in this line.
 Old-fashione1 coral brooches are worn by many modishes for fastening the frills of lace or the pretty jabots worn at the throat. In fact. coral is enjoying a vogue scarcely known heretofore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
TRAGEDY OF ExcLusIvENEss.
Baltimore's Revised Blue Book Brings
 Woe to Banished.

From the New York Times
 Is the cruel limitation of invotations to the first Baltimore assembly to be taken as a symptom of new outbreak of ex- culsiveness in American society? There is no doubt that social rules have been too generally disregarded by our first families recently. A disposition to recog- nze notable achievements in the art and letters Is safe only sin a society builded { on ancient foundations of aristocracy and royal service A deliberate selection of guests because of their conversational entertaining powers is most dangerous in a society struggling to preserve its purity amid the ferment of democray.
 It has long been known that the Balti- morean social ideal is high The esoteric spirit of Baltimore society has always favored the strictest seclusion. Every thing of the innermost and least attain able Baltimorean quality has been ex- qulste, including alike the manners and the cookery Yet, through neglect of tra- ditions, a pitiful tolerance of mere wealth and an unwholesome fondness for wit and personal comeliness, the Blue Book has gradually so swollen in size as to include 1,500 names In a town. of fewer than 550. GOO inhabitants Of these quite 1000 names have proved, on close examination by the social arbiters. to be impossible" Fewer than 800 invitations were therefore issued to the first of the new assemblies. Tamil les were divided, one sister chosen and the other ignored, which reminds one of civil war Baltimore society has purified itself The tragedy of it all is unspeak- able but remember Brutus. The cause justifies sternness and disregard for sen timent and ambition. Henceforth in Balti- more the hitherto quiescent spirit of true aristocracy will hold sway.
 The baxished sisters and the others may have assemblies of their own. But ter rapin and canvasback, orchestras of vir- tuosi, and the most lavish expenditures of money cannot lift them above their class. Baltimore society has spoken and we confidently expect society elsewhere to take notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
s'Just So"
must be "iust SO.

It must be just so.'
 What2
 Everything
 That is if it's worth anything.
 The trouble is few people understand
 One says an omelette must be fried 'just so.
 AnoIler insists tha a potato must be boiled just so."
 An expert is on tenterhooks unless the steak is broiled just so."
 Dressmakers. milliners and the rest are all equally particular in their spe- cialty.
 And they are each and all right. The only trouble Is that average persons may only be expert at one thing, whereas nothing but this perfection makes any item worth getting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

stout lady of very generous propor- tions entered car and a rude fellow on the opposite side made a grimace and said something which he no doubt thought was clever. At that moment the stout lady was driven against him by lurch of the car and accidentally trod on his toes.
 "Hippopotamus" he exclaimed, loud enough to be heard by all the passen- gers.
 But the lady was more than equal to the occasion. Turning toward him with a sweet smile she remarked
 You ought to know that car is a veritable Noah's ark. It holds all kinds of animals--even a donkey"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
BEAUTIFUL HAIR FROM
 A HOMEMADE TONIC.

Every woman desires beautiful hair anda good tonic Is just as much a necessary adjunct to the toilet as is soap or tooth powder. But good hair tonics are expensive. Here is a recipe for home made preparation that will give as good or better results than the highest priced ready made tonics and not cost half as much. Mix half a pint of alcohol with a half pint of wa ter add an ounce of Beta -Quinol Simply shake well together and your tonic is ready for use. If you pre- fer you can use a pint of imported bay rum instead of the alcoho and water. Beta-Quinol used daily will rive vitality. health and attractive ness to the hair Any woman who ap- preciates the value of luxuriant, soft and glossy hair cannot afford to be without this almost magical quinine hair tonic. Any druggist will sell vol, the Beta -Quinol and alcohol or bay rum,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
As To Combining Colors.

dressmaker whose work is recognized as that of a master of her profession gives these suggestions for blending colors
 Black tones" some colors but not all The effect is sometimes merely to dull the colors and itself, without remedying the difficulty.
 Gray may be combined with pale pink, rose color, lemon, pale yellow or burnt orange.
 Deep blue and dark red are safe choice if the blue predominates.
 Some blues and yellows are good to- gether. but again the blue must predomi- nate.
 Dark blue cloth may be ornamented with touch of sulphur or mustard color or braided with gold,
 Tan looks we'll with almost any shade of blue, and gray blues are very good with tan.
 Genuine shades of helotrope are charm ing with pale, dull yellow.
 Light blue and pure violet are to be avoided.
 Pale pastel blue Is beautiful with the new shade known as wistaria.
 Faint shell pink Is possible with cop perry brown and is very effective in brightening olive green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
The Woman You Hate To Meet

She who is always looking for trouble. Some women are like porcupines-they go around with their brstles out
 The woman who invariably makes it a point to say, Why haven't you been to see me?' your excuse. 10 to 1, is that you didn't want to, but usually the clever woman has a better one framed which she prefers to offer uncoerced.
 The good friend type who has some thing to tell you for your own good" It is sure to be something ecatty' which you would be happier not to know but you have to keep on smiling gratefully not to let her see that her claws have hurt
 The woman whose taste is notoriously bad who insists upon asking you every time she meets you how you like her froelS and bonnet. One can sometimes pacify ones conscience for telling a volun- tary lie. but what excuse is there when driven to it by the stupid vanity of an- other?
 The variety who meets you on the crowded thoroughfare and who will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Uses of Salt Bags.

The old saying that everything will be found of use some time is exemplified in the reasons given by one housewife for keeping salt bags.
 Some of the bags may be ripped open, and the thin material will be found Just the thiyg to lay over mustard poultice.
 The regulation jelly bag Is of flannel, but the cotton salt bag Is a good substi- tute and if washed each time after using. may be made to last a long time.
 They make excellent bath bags when filled with bran and pulverized soap.
 Tn making pickles. enclose the spices in one of these bags and tie loosely; then when the vinegar is sufficiently favored the bag may be removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Paste That Will Keep a Year.

Dissolve a teaspoon of alum in quart of warm water. When cold stir In hour enough to give it the consistency of thick cream, being careful to beat up all the Jumps. Throw in half dozen cloves and stir in as much powdered resin as will stand on penny Pour the mixture into a tea-cup of boiling water, stirring well all the time. Let it remain on the stove few minutes and it will be of the consistency of mush. Pour it into an earthen vessel, let 1t cool, cover it and keep in cool place. It will keep a year and is better than gum, as it does not gloss the paper and can be written on. la time there comes a layer of mold which can be laid back and paste dipped out nice and white. The mold never goes deep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
HER LENTEN SACRIFICE.

What have you given up for Lent?" She asked him gently chiding. QHe'd given up nothing. so intent And grievous-his backslidng) II. But artfully he made reply, "The points not quite decided Tell me your self-denial; . May then be better guided
 III. She answered low Ctis seldom heard Such sacrifice as this is)- i've given up waltzing, and dear Ferd, Don't scowD I've given up-kisses.'
 ". How dreadfull" aghast he cried,
 You'd force me to consent dear, To do the same" She gently sighed ''Yes, that was what I meant, dear" Miss Indifference: Do you prefer the old English method of spelling?" MT Lovesick: 'Yes, indeed. Take, for instance, the word parlour' With u' in it, what a difference it makesr' Music as advertised:
 Trust Her Not" for 50 cents, Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming" with Illustrated cover.
 "I Would Not Live Always." without accompaniment.
 See, the Conqpering Hero Comes." with full orchestra.
 There Was Little Fisher Maiden" in three parts.
 Home, Sweet Home," in a fiat. "The Tale of swordfsh," with many scales.
 Between the Rupbers: What do you make it partner?"
 Diamonds"
 Well, I hope you nave whole tiara"
 
 A clever young woman of my acQuaint- ance has a beau who is uncommunicative, A few days ago she was telling me about what an awful time she had the evening before trying to make him talk. Finally I said to him." observed this attractive young woman, Please, for heavens sake. say something-even If you have t., take it back. ''
 And I think she was justinable, don't you?
 Hubby, isn't Mrs. Pacer delightful hostess? She makes everybody feel as if they were at home.'
 MT. Henpeck: Yes, but don't want to feel that way (evidently belonging to the variety which observes that there is no place like home," and some men are glad of iD.
 The class in Shakespeare was studying rThe Merchant of Venice" The teacher called attention to the passage, "All things that are, are with more spirit chased than enjoyed"
 Now, what does that mean ?" she queried of the youngsters. There was a pause of seome moments. when small boy replied ''I guess that must mean cat on the back fence"
 Mrs. Old Wed: "1s your husband hold ing his own?'
 Mrs. New Wed: 'He was last night. He was walking the twins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

Livingstone and Peary, or a globe trotter like Walt Whitman, Mark Twain. Rud- yard Kipling and host of others. Oar win was scientific tramp. and so was Huxley. The voyages they made round the world in the interest of natural science were also voyages for the satis faction of strong tramping instincts. The late Josiah Flynt, himself victim of this instinct, tells ns that he has known men on the road "who were tramping purely and simply because they loved to trs<ip.' They had no criminal ten dencies no vicious habits. no marked taste for liquor or tobacco "but some how or other they could not conquer that passion for rowing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Sensible Needle Case.

The tiny round tin cases for needles now to be found on this side of the water, are boon to- any woman. The case Is about three inches long and half an inch in diameter It has a movable top, sup piled with a tiny pointer at one side, and a small opening. The case itself Is divided into five or six compartments, each holding needles of different sizes, the size being shown by the figure on the outside. It is a simple matter to find the needle one wishes by moving the adjustable top till the pointer reaches the figure telling the size. Needles do not rust in case of this sort, nor is it difficult to refill the compartments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
New Dance May Wreck Buildings.

If the young people allow the barn dance craze to grow" remarked well known local architect, buildings here will have to be erected much more substan- tially than heretofore-that is, all build ings such as private homes or clubs where dancing is carried on. There is jump and swing about this so-caled stable dance-beg pardon, barn dance-that will cause swaying of the beams in even the most substantial frame houses. With whole crowd on the floor at once and skipping up and down on the floor right together with the music, you can imagine what might happen. You know how nec- essary it is sometimes for company of soldiers to break step when crossing a bridge. If this dance continues popular 1t may be necessary for some of the dancers to keep out of step with the music. l know of one dance out at the Colonial Club last season at which the barn dance numbers had to be stopped, the building swayed so noticeably Maybe some action to curtail the barn dance will nave 10 De taken by the building inspectors or some body"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
A Home Welcome.

more delightfully appropriate nscrip- ton for the living room Is difficult to find than that Bulwer. Lytton had worked into the frieze of the dining room of his country house. It reads:
 Read the Rede of the Old Roof Tree. Here be trust fast Opinion free. Knightly right hand. Christian knee. Worth in all. Wit in some.
 Laughter open. Slander dumb.
 Hearth where rooted friendships grow. Safe as. altar, en to foe.
 And the sparks that upward go. When the hear,l flame dies below, If the sap in them may be.
 Fear no winter Old Roof Tree.