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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

most interesting studies I have ever made"
 And this new art-form-cantillation- seems to have been in existence longer than the casual observer would imagine" ]" I suggested.
 'Yes, Robert Schumann long ago per- ceived the possibilities and Grieg also. A conspicuous example of the school of modernity is Strauss notable setting of Enoch Arden"
 ''Then, all told, the Wagnerlan idea of motif Is the fundamental principle of this interesting work-themes suggestive of characters, Illuminating the inner con- tent and creating that indefinable atmos- phere 30 vital to the aesthetic import of the musio-drama-like Parsifal, for in stance" I suggested. And, by the way, Mrs. Beecher, how do you begin with your work on such a subject as that?"
 This is one way" she said, pointing to the pictures and books on the table, and walls in her attractive studio. When I study a character I surround myself as much as possible with everything I can lay my hands on that will throw light on the subject. Art letters, music anything that will help me to see char acter truly and adjust myself to it-all of which I consider legitimate plunder. When my own library fails me-" she con- tinued, pointing to the rows and rows of books which the innumerable bookcases held, "when they prove inadequate, then I rummage about in libraries until am saturated with the character and all that has been said about it-and all this as- sists me tremendously"
 
 And the technique of the work?" I queried.
 q have grown in respect for the voice itself" answered Mrs. Beecher. My idea is this; Take the woman's voice ypi xub hn m rVi ors already there-paint the whole pie ture You can make the differentiation of the characters spiritual one. No falsetto effects are necessary to make the character live before the hearers-no imi- tation of the mans voice to show when he speaks, or the woman's or child's, as the case may be- All this is the old-time elocutionary method. But my idea Is the spiritual transfusion-the interpretation like that of painting, through the read ing. Often one sees masterpiece of art marred by note of color which stands out too prominently. So. with cantilla- .tion-the poem and musical setting must be welded, so to speak-that the presen- tation may appear as an organic whole V
 You have not given any of Wagner here, believe" was my suggestion.
 NO; I hope to do so in the near future though" replied Mrs. Beecher. within the past year have given 'Parsifar in bOSlOH, where 1 Ilhu TedulliBb lOT tWO Suc- cessive weeks. Also In New York, Cleve- land, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Paul. I also gave my cantillation of the The Servant in the House. that wonderful symbolic, striking play of Charles Ram Kennedy's, which appeals so strongly to every faith and denomination" "I think that your selection of Midsum- mer Nights Dream for the music festi- val here was most apropos not only on account of the familiarity of the music and text, but from the fact that this is the Mendelssohn centenary and all over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Eve Up-to-Date

Till now the weather has been so wintry-like that a fair representation or spring frocks has hardly been possible, as one's lined clothes and heavy coats have really been almost necessary to comfort. But from now on the indications are that the dress parade of summer frocls and bonnets will have full sway and winter must certainly take back seat, sartorially speaking.
 The signal for styles has been given long, long ago and modishes have been terribly upset that the weather man has not been able to give them the proper weather effects for their various crea- tions.
 This is a season of one-piece suits, absolutely. for they are highest in favor in heavy fabrics as well as in the linens, dimities, swisses and all sorts of diaphan- ous materials.
 Skilled artisans are finding it more prof table to turn their attention to the set ting of semi-precious stones nowadays than anything else, since so much or iml- tation jewelry is worn. Especially is this true with the belt buckles, chains, bar rettes, combs and various other pretty adornments that modishes like.
 
 Some of the newest plain, mannish shirt waists are made with the deep yoke in- serted and the body attached with no sug- gestion of fullnesS.
 Beautiful pompadour and Dresden r1b- bons are the dernicier cri of the ubiquitous sash devotees, and with the one-piece suits for summer they can be used effectively, fashioned in the directoire styles.
 
 The chamois gloves with gauntlet cuns, finished with straps of the chamois and a large pearl button-usually about three being used up the cuff-are among the popular glove fashions for the summer. Chiffon taffeta in pompadour designs is again used nowadays for the directoire petticoat. These garments, made with as little fullness as 1t is possible for them to have, are worn underneath gingham, per- cale linen and pique frocks. in preference to the old-style white petticoats.
 The Dutch collars in Irish corchet lace with the daintiest jabots to match, are much used by fashionables, and the last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
In Defense of Suffrage

Miss Ethel Arnold, the clever young sister of Mrs. Humphrey Ward, is making heroic efforts to make amendsS<for her illustrious kinswoman's hostility toward the suffragists But then the suffragists themselves were not discouraged by the onslaughts of the British author. Mrs.
 Ward came to this country to get little atmosphere for her latest potboiler, and the sumragist criticism was by way of calling attention to her presence on this side of the water Miss Arnold filled the bosoms of the veterans of Gotham with widest rage, when she said in one of her public addresses tha ther sister had no opportunity of judging of the force of suf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

maids costume of pink lawn with frilled fichu and apron of white lawn. Carry on your arm a small milk pail and possibly a three-legged stool. Of course, your husband would pose as the Man All Tat tered and Torn" unless you prefer to ask one of your guests to assume the role for the time being. Another might represent the Priest All Shaven and Shorn," while a big cockerel, borrowed from a neighbor. if you have none of your own, might be conspicuously picketed and labeled on the back porch.
 All these various addendums to the House That Jack Built would appear, each in turn, as your guests are making their inspection of the house from top to bottom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Novel Candlesticks

The woman whose aim is to reveal touch of the artist in her home just at present Is interested in the old fashioned candlestick It Is a revival as happy in it's way as that of the re- turn to favor of Sheffield or pewter ware. The candle held its own against the oil lamp, but lost it's popularity when gas came in, and 1t was practi- cally outlawed when electricity came into general use. Now. however, many women of society are using candles ex- tensively. One society leader, in fact
 has gone to the extreme of having electric fixtures removed from several rooms, relying entirely upon candles for lighting. These candles she dis plays in antique candlesticks of beaten brass. Tall Russian candlesticks now are seen on many library tables and tall silver colonial sticks are on many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Kinds of Cooking

If your soup is found too salty add a few slices of raw potatoes and cook a little longer. The potato will absorb the surplus salt.
 To extract juice of lemon or orange much more juice will be obtained If the fruit is first covered with cold water and allowed to come to a boil before the fruit is cut.
 When broiling steaks in the gas oven put water in the pan beneath the broiler. It catches all grease, which, when cold, can be skinned off. This keeps the oven clean and saves labor in cleaning the pan.
 Every cereal, with the exception of rice, that needs any cooking needs a great deal of it. Soaking over night is indis- pensabe to the excellence of most of them. Four hours boiling makes oatmeal good; eight hours boiling makes it better; "A hours makes 1t best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Influence of Automobiles

It is generally accepted fact that the automobile has revolutionized the old or der of family life. Being the rich mans toy the motor cars revolutionary acts are confined to a class, not to communities,
 but not a day passes that the change does not become more deeply established and that eventually will affect every grade of humanity You don't own a ma cbineY Worse luck, you may even not ride in hired one, the humble taxicab, for instance, but your domestic hearth is none the less invaded by the restless automobile spirit. Your wife and daugh- ters no longer lunch at home. It Is a concession if they breakfast and dine there, and it is more than probable, if they do, 'the meal" is prepared by their own hands. For the hired girl of other days has grown as jumpy as the rest of us. She cannot stay put, hence half the world feeds at restaurants or brings home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Dolly's Idea of Appropriate Plays

For the debutante- Miss Innocence" "The Chaperon." Miss Fluffy Ruffles" For the bachelor "The Girl Question" The Time, the Place and the Girl" Girls" For the suffragette- "Votes for Women" "A Womans Way" "The Goddess of Reason" For the husband "A Fool There Was" "The Battle" "The Spring Chicken"
  For the divorcee- "The Easiest Way" "The Merry Widow" "The Crisis" For the old maid "Aiice- -Sit-by -the-Fire." "The Bachelor 'The Fighting Hope" For the motorist- "Carmen." "wheels Within Wheels" "The Straight Road. For the politician His Excellency, the Governor" ''The Man of the Hour" Going Soms."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
The Marrying Age

There seems no harm in a young girl marrying a man whose means are amply sufficient to maintain a wife. says cur rent writer, and, provided that man pos sesses the necessary moral and physical qualities which go to make good hus- band there can be no possible objection to the knot being tied as soon as it suits their convenience. If there is consider able disparity in age, then 1t might be advisable to wait for time to see if their love for each other remains firm.
 Early youth fades quickly away be- fore the stern realities of life and the responsibilities to be faced by two young inexperienced people.
 The ideal age for marriage for a girl is about 20, and the man should be a trihe older.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
About the House.

When Bureau Drawers Stick.-A bit of candle wax will be found more efficacious than soap rubbed on the bureau drawer if 1t sticks in opening.
 TO Polish Zinc.-To polish zinc, rub hard with a flannel dampened in kerosene. Then rinse off with boiling water.
 To Freshen Black Kid.-A good black ink mixed with the white of egg is said to be excellent for restoring color to black kid, whether shoes or gloves
 Alcohol for Window Panes.-A little all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Two Kinds of Vanity

There are two kinds of vanity" points out one reader. '"rhe superficial powder puff feminine vanity, the masculine swagger' are always apparent and com paratively harmless But the people who will never brook interference, never own to fault, who are never in the wrong never doubt themselves, never change an opinion and who always do everything for the best these are the vain ones in deed. Their vanity is not always ap- parent at first, but 1t is all the more harmful because 1t lies deep"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
The Amateur Bulbists

From the Gardener.
 We plant the tulip bulbs in glee,
 The crocuses we, too, submerge, With snowdrops and Leucojum, too,
 Deep in the dreary borders verge. Narcissus of the smelly kind, Oxalis, Iris and the Squill, Sparads, Bulbocodium, We bury with the best good will. Then, filled with bliss our earthly cup If any one of them comes up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

cohol will wash window panes quickly and satisfactorily, leaving them bright and clear.
 A Household Cement.-A good cement for household use is made by adding a teaspoonful of glycerine to a gill of glue. Cretonne Work Baskets.-Very attrac- tive ale the colapsible cretonne-covered work baskets shown in the shops at mod crate prices.
 Labels on Jars-It is a good plan in pasting labels on a glass jar, used for holding dry groceries, to put the slip on the inside of the jar. Then there is no danger of 1t being rubbed off when the jar has to be wiped
 
 Soaking Salt Fish.-When soaking mackerel or other salt fish, see that the skin side is placed uppermost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Springs Singing

Spring once more is here Joyous, sweet and clear Singing down the leafess aisles To the budding year. Her chanting is the thrush Through the twilight hush, And the silver tongues of waters Where the willows blush; Stir of lifting heads Over violet beds Piping of the first glad robin, Through the greens and reds, Croalx of sullen crows When the south wind blows, Signing fin the shaggy spruces Wet with melted snows; Whisper of the rain Down the hills again, And the heavy feet of waters Tramping on the plain. Now the Goddess Spring Makes the woodlands ring, Bringing with a hundred voices Joy to everything.
 Lloyd Roberts in Applenton's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
The Cause of War.
From Success Magazine.

From Success Magazine.
 The fair young debutante was surround ed by an admiring crowd of officers at the coloners ball. Mamma was standing near by, smiling complacently at her daughter g social success. The discussion was over the quarrel of the day before between two brother officers
 What was the casus-belli?" asked the fair debutante. o
 ..Maudr' exclaimed mamma, in a shock ed voice, How often have told you to say stomach?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
A Hungry Mascot

One of our war ships cruising in the far east has for a mascot a handsome seal Jock as he Is called, was captured at very tender age off the coast of New foundland. His appetite Is something to marvel at. He always eats eight good square meals a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

frage sympathy in the United States. since she did not meet the leading spirits of the movement Shades of the departed Susan B.! When the entire force. headed by Mrs. Herbert Parsons, Mrs. Clarence Mackay, not to mention Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt and her cabinet, turned out to meet her on three different occasions! Miss Arnold is as tactful as would expect of the granddaughter of Dr. Ar hold of Rugby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

summer shirt waist may be transformed into the latest model by discarding the old high collar and wearing one of these pretty Dutch collars, and lengthening the former elbow sleeves.
 
 Bands of cluny lace are seen in every width and style on linen suts-the coats, as well as the skirts, being elaborately trimmed with 1t.
 Black suede low shoes for walking are in a class all by their own, with just the right height heels and made on the most a1luring models set off by tiny oblong buckles In dull metal, are really stun ming.
 The good-looking mesh bags of German silver are within the reach of nearly ev- cry one in price, and in consequence the plain and the shirred ones are very much used.
 Linen coats for automobilists are built on the most attractive lines and no longer can automobile attire be said to possess the stamp of dowdiness. The heavy tans and grays in linen, almost like burlap. are cut on straight graceful lines and with large buttons and a touch of color on the collar and cuffs, makes as stylish a garment as one would find.
 The directolre princess is the what ths fashionable couturieres call the latest model from Paris It Is little less than directoire-a little more than princess and the combination is not only becoming but very smart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
prescription for Indigestion.

The following prescription is highly recommended for indigestion, sour stomach, gas and dyspepsia: Compound Tfucture of Cinchona one ounce; Pros- enc Compound one ounce, Sherry Wine half a pint. Mix together and take a teaspoonful in a wine glass of wa ter before meals. These ingredients can be obtained from any first-olass prescription drug store and can easily e mixed at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

dellcatessen from the neighboring shop in the lapseS when she is not. Automobile owners, on the contrary, prefer lunching anywhere rather than at home. As woman was overheard to say the other day, T am Just going in to the club. It is luI cheon time. It Is much easier to motor in there than to have something here and then not like itr But, after all, perhaps it will be worse when airships are in per- fecr sailing orderi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

dressing tables. New candlesticks are shown in pottery and wrought iron, but antiques are first in favor. The prices of old brass candlesticks have advanced greatly in the last few weeks, and few now are to be found in the antique Shops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Bands of cluny lace are seen in ever, width and style on linen suits-the coats as well as the skirts, being elaboratel trimmed with It.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-27
Our Pynnx Aneeatara.

Inc arm0r of the knights Of the mix; lls ages is too small for their moder- 1eseendants Hamilton Smith reccrt:. hat two Engltshmen of average ds nAnsions found no suit large enougs. 0 1t sither of them in the great 60. lection of Sir Samuel Meyr;ck. Tils Aead of the oriental saber will not a3 nit the English hand nor the braeeis' ef ths Kafsir warrior the English ar!r The swords found in Roman tum,,. AAvs handles inconveniently small, ant; the great medieval two handed swori. 6 now supposed to have been use'' s1ly for one or two blows at the frs, snset and then exchanged for sr1a,j 1T one The statements made by He mer, Aristotle and vitruvius represeE: six feet as a high standard for fa!' grown men, and the irrefutable evt dence of the ancient doorways. bef steads and tombs proves the averayt sixe of the race certainly not to hav. diminished in modern days.-Londoi Hospital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-27
oovinl . Cab Ps~

2 Hsrs's pretty tale of dcfnest1e 0conofny from an English paper. He had been brought up Tn the lap of 0xury and extravaganza, and when bad times came and he had to gn down 5to the city and look carefully after Iii. shfIl'nSs It was his pretty and teude, sNtt!e wife who helped him snd encnnr aged him hy example in small savings One fence he never would face He baked at taking bus. "I. might pass the club. you know, dear and the fellows at the windows |" Ore evening. however, he returned "a 58iant to dinner. Tenderly embracing his l'fc's partner. he murmnred: "I'r. done IL. darling: All the way :or three pence. Love and gratitude were in her eyes as she said: My brave boy Did yon mind it very n!uch?" With as fscf'onate cheerlness he made answer
 No. dear. Got box seat: real good o.,} scrt. the driver. Told mo lots 0. stories and was quite chatty. Capital chnp. Gave him hig cigar and half crowa Sos himself when got down"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-27
Now Frost AHscAs plan<a.

P1snta do not freez. to deat t, ln w.n -, but perish from thirst. The proc - ls simple. Tho cold causes the withdrawal Of the water from the cells If the plant. forming ice crystals out alde of the cells. The frost, cooling and contracting the surface, sets HE 6 sort of pump and as soon as the eel! ' enptied of It's life giving 1uld the plant dles. The truth of this theor, has been proved by numerous careful experiments. Great variation was eound In the amount of cold necessary a1e cause the death of vegetation. Soine plants dry out quickly and are killed before the freezing point Is reached
 Many plants will survive zero weather. and some die only at 20 degrees he low. Certain vegetable growths neve, Freeze. There are forms of bacteria that even when immersed in liquid air, tho intenscst cold available, cos,,e ou. of their bitter bath as chipper and live N as ever.-Chicago Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-27
Hooking the Wary Trout

1fout when hungry usually face tH current This fact should be remens, hsred when approaching bridge cr eddy where the ''speckled beauties lcv. sp hide" If possible, such spots should ba approached upstream It may take little more time to so around and come back up. but make haste slow 0 is said to be the first axiom ci trout fishing. As the stream becomes warmer. the trout seek the cool pools and shaded places They are to l." found where cold spring bubbles hl mto the stream or where a mounra'n creek enters. Often | number fregU....
 Ne same haunt Each additional fis'
 >eAns two more eyes to watch for the
 sherman. One trout is all that is ns.>
 ssary to give danger signal h,
 Arting away. The rest immediatei: pillow suit. To catch more than one W even that. in such place takes Gkiil in the use of the line. Rut whc AAs said that trout fishing is not a1 aft t?-Circle Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-27
Precious Plant Stones.

<. Anon. the many strange things to bx
 found in the Philippine Islands are the so called plant stones' encounter, cd now and again in certain vegetable gTowths. The bamboo, for instance, according to Kultur und Natur, con tains stone very similar to the opal, but on account of the rarity with which 1t is found it is much more costly thal, the opal In many thousand cane sralkh cut down and carefully examined thera may perhaps be one in which this beau dful greenish pink scintlllatlng stons has been formed from the minute part
 c1es of sliiceous deposit that Nnparts its intense hardness to the outer coy sring of the cane. The bamboo cane estone is known as tabashrs. In tie Interior of some cocoanuts stonelks secretion is found that Is not inferior ln brillianey 10 the most beautiful gen. uine pearl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-27
Wonderful Builders,

A personal inspection of the pyrs mids made by an English quarry own 1T led him to the conclusion that ths old Egyptians were better builders than those of the present day. He found blocks of. stone in the pyramids weighing three or four times as much as the obelisks on the banks of the Nile. He saw stone the estimates weight of which was 800 tons. Many of the stones were found to be thirt; feet in length and fitted so closely to- gether that the blade of a penknife could be run over the surface withous discovering tho break between them There is no machinery, he claims, so perfect that 1t will make two surfaces athirty feet In length which will mee! Together in unison as tho stones in t2s suyramids meet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-27
RuekIn to an Admirer.

E Ruskln, it Is known, had his own ways of publishing his works, with the
 result that they were sometimes har} 10 get and expensive. According to ,hs Great Central Railway Journal. he
 once sent this letter to a stranger wh,.
 wrote to him complaining of the pric. of his books
 M Woodstock Road. Oxford. 4th Nov. S My Dear Sir-I have ordered my puh sllsher to send you in gift a book of nhn@ N''Munera Pulveris') you have not read lBo content with that at present, and Cat |ayls. Have not you Shakespeare, cheap zAnd the Bible nowadays for nothing What good do they do you? Faithful, |kourn. J. RUSKIN
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-27
A Queer Coincidence,

While serial story was running + ! certain magazine lady in Johannes burg wrote to the publisher askin whether Christian Lys (the author nom de plume) was assumed or no' She herself was Mrs. ISs, who WE trying to trace an ancestt r of her lat husband, who was a descendant 0 Joan of Arc. MT. Brebner, the aUthn in question, wrote assuring her tn; his pen name was family one, h' forbears having come from Aberdce' Strangely enough, it came out that bt family came also from Aberdeen al.. their name was Brebner.-Pall Ma Gazette.