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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
A DUEL IN THE DARK
 WITH A WOUNDED TIGER

belly. Another step and he held her by the hind legs, lying on his back with his head toward the head of his adversary.
 Courageous Elephant.
 The issue seemed problematical but at this juncture Abdul whispered that he could see the tiger, and I. lying on my face on the pad of our beast, being held by strong hands. lowered my rife over the erupper ropes and fired again. with the muzzle of my rife within few feet of the indistinct, wrthing mass in the grass below. The elephant shook her self free and reached the open country beyond, and there we examined her wounds. Thirteen bites between shoulder and tail and innumerable scratches com prised her damage. She was red with blood and a-quiver with pain, yet docile as a child and ready to renew the fight But we would have none of it, and led her slowly to camp, fearful lest during the weary march she should collapse from loss of blood or from the heat. We were glad when we could soothe her pains. though three long months passed before she was able, with unabated cour- age, to take the field once more.
 Abdul, however. had obstinately refused to leave the tiger. He would, he said, watch from the edge of the swamp until nightfall, and then, after warning the vil- lagers of their unpleasant neighbor, would drive herd of buffa1oes over the battle field His vigil was not without incident. He saw tigress leave the swamp at sundown. and he argued, therefore, that the tiger with whom we had fought must be either dead or incapacitated. The ar- rival of the herd of buffaloes next morn ing, however, gave further cause for re- flection. They were greeted with roar aI.- a-1 1x.I lowings. This showed that the tiger was not only still alive, but exceedingly fe- rocious.
 Abdul Effects Kill.
 Yet he had not left the spot where he had fallen when last we fired at him, and this fact Abdul held to warrant a closer investigation on his part. He must be pictured, for he could not be seen. crawl ing slowly through this sea of grass, into which even the buffaloes dared not ven ture, and then suddenly emerging, as 1t were, at the bottom of we'll of vegeta- ton and seeing again the blue sky above him. Below. in the trampled grass. the wounded tiger still lay. The suddenness of this apparition and the fierce roar which welcomed him was too startling to be long endured, and Abdul fled, leaving his shoes behind him in the sticky mud.
 He could not, for very shame's sake. then return to camp empty handed. and consoling himself with the thought that he now knew the road and had not been followed by the beast he entered the grass again. Again he crawled laborious- ly on his hands and knees toward the great beast, pushing his rife before him. So, well prepared. he reached again the little clearing in the grass, and this time the tigers welcoming roar was answered by a shot that dropped him with a bullet 4Frra wounds on the beast, one In the shoulder, while the second bullet (the shot fired from the elephants back had passed through his stomach. shattering the spine.
 The orderly brought the skin back to camp the next day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
AN ARlsTocRATIc BIRD.
With Decenter Sporting Ethics Than a
 Wall Street Trader.

From Everybody's Magazine.
 One may travel far before finding cliffs so sheer and worthy of brave foot as the Palisades of the Hudson. The accumulated earth on the narrow shelving which you take as a foothold may be only the accumulated dust and soot of the great city across the river, and may give under your weight like picturesque sort. The falcon comes peregrine falcon, no longer common any where, which scars through Scott's TO- mances and is part of the ancient re- gine of France In England 1t Is now an outcast-driven to rocky islets or cliffs where man. who flung it first ''thro' the crimson dawn to pluck him a prey from the skies" seldom Is seen.
 In those solitudes, as well as in these odd heights so near to one of the great est cities, the falcon carries on falconry to support it's own neglected fate. Through all yicissltudes it hes remained a true sport. It will not choose birds smaller than itself. MT. Chapman de- clares that in pursuing prey, so fear less is 1t that it will dash down and cap ture a wounded bird within reach of a eupnefs arm Yet once any possible prey eludes It's strike, 1t grants the boon of liberty. Being near to Wall street cliffs, where ideals are somewhat lower as to prey. it has been about dis couraged from coming to the Palisades. Only three pairs came there last year. Eggs. its own young, even its nest, are stolen from 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Good Criticism.
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 Winthrop Ames, in the superb foyer of the New, or "Millionaires.' theatre, in New York, said to a dramatic critic
 When you announce that we can't play The School for Scandal here effectively without 13 stars. at from $500 to 5000 week, you show yourself, my friend, ig- norant of theatrical administration. You show yourself as ignorant of theatrical administration as the Philadelphia lady was of Biblical history
 "This old Philadelphia lady was very aristocratic. She lived In Rittenhouse square. I need say no more than that
 But she was not religious. On Sun day she drove fin her old-fashioned Vic- toria or she read the novels of Pierre Lott, Turgenieff and Anatole France
 "One Sunday, however. to please her grandchild, she went to church. As she ascended the aisle, leaning on her amber headed stick, she created a sensation. for she had the air of wicked old duchess out of Thackeray novel.
 The preacher preached on the fall She listened attentively. It was all new to her.
 "But her eyes flashed fire when the preacher told how Adam, to excuse him self, cried out, Lord the woman tempted mel and, rapping her stick on the floor of the pew, she said, quite audibly:
 Shabby fellow, indeed!'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27

From the New York Times.
 Late one spring evening in northern India, from a perch on a swaying sapling. I had fired at and slightly wounded one of two tigers that were coming toward a dead buffalo lying be- meath the three. The effect of my shot was that they both retreated growing angrly, into the darkness Pursuit was impossible then, but early next morning l set out. taking with me big elephant, while my orderly, Abdul, took up the trail.
 There was little cover but very dense Jungle everywhere, and at the end of two hours marching we had reached the edge of a great swamp. It was veritable sea of ratwa grass, interspersed with the towering stems of the narkal, and stretched on either side of us for fully a mile, while before us 1t extended for quite 300 yards. Here I mounted the elephant, and some Idea of the dense nature of the vegetation may be gath cred when I say that the grassy growth was high enough to conceal the huge beast entirely, and so thick that one could not see the ground. There were no trees which we could climb in the hope of locating the wounded tiger if he was in the swamp, and our task seemed hopeless. Meanwhile as we paused the sun was beginning to make itself felt, and the warm wind was rising and beating tho grass into undulating pillows, discounting still further our chance of hearing Or seeing any jungle signs
 Attack Upon Elephant.
 The chance of finding the tiger was small. our evening camp was IS miles away; It was already dusk. but we did not like to give up the search Post ponement only made our task more diffi- cult, and we felt we could not abandon the attempt to remove the danger of 0 wounded tiger from populous country side. Aware that to tackle brute one could not sec offered various possibili- ties we entered the swamp, advancing slowly and with every sense on the alert toward a pool of deep water some distance from us AS we approached two crows rose swiftly from before us and circled over our heads, uttering excited cries.
 On the instant a heavy animal crashed through the grass and rushed past our elephant. We could not see him, but we knew that he had missed his mark Our beast instinctively curled her trunk and then extended 1t toward where the tiger was lying, angrily growing. And then began a duel in the dark.
 For time the opponents stood notion less, each waiting until some unwary moment on the part of the foe should disclose his or her position. The sus- pense was unbearable, 50 we fired a shot in the direction from which the growing proceeded and with roar the tiger rushed to the charge. A sec- ond shot was fired Into the waving grass and then, though we were still unable to see anything, the swaying of the ele- phant proved that the tiger had made good his attack. The nahout, deeply agitated, explained hurriedly that tho tiger was clasping the fore legs of the elephant so that she could not move. We urged the best forward. In one step the tiger was forced from his hold and was biting and tearing at the eiephants s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
ACTIVE SERVICE LURE THE MEN.
Prospect of Row Fill the Recruiting
 Offices.
Nem XnrL Press

From the New York Press.
 Desertions from the army are giving un- easiness to the military authorities, while the prospect of little active service by the marine corps in Central America caused the marine recruiting offices to be crowded by applicants for enlistment During the Spanish war assertions from the army and navy practically ceased. The morning after the news of the blow ing up of the Maine was received it was impossible to approach the gates of the Brooklyn navy yard for the crowd of young men clamoring to be enrolled as men, -of-wars men.
 The American soldier. the American ma rine and the American sailor have their peculiarities. In other countries regiments ordered abroad for duty not infreouently mutiny That is the season for deser- tons over there. But when the American soldier or sailor sees active duty ahead you can't pry him loose from the service with a crowbar. It Is only whom he is living peacefully in barracks that he de- serts. You might furnish an American soldier with barracks filled with luxuries out of the Arabian Nights and he would not be content unless he saw a prospect of active service, and that pretty soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
ITO AND THE MARINES.
Thirst for Information of Japan's As.
 sasslnated Statesman.
From Inc New Work sun

From the New York Sun.
 The Masquls Ito who was recently assassinated by a Corean, was always eager to acquire information about west ern civilization. During his four terms as prime minister of Japan his country residence at Oiso, near Tokio, was at all times open to the foreigner, and his ready command Of six languages gave him many opportunities Of pumping his barbarian visitors.
 Two American marines on shore leave several years ago were doing Tol1io, and the course of a walking trip took them into the suburbs. Stopping to rest under a tree. they lighted their pipes and were surveying the passing coolies and riclsshaws with lazy interest when an open carriage, with outrlders and other evidences of Japanese opulence, came along the road.
 Seeing a jolly looking, bewhislered Japanese sitting alone ia the vehicle, they saluted in military fashion and smiled back at him. Suddenly the car riage stopped and the occupant beck oned the marines to approach.
 If you're travelling my way there Is room in my carriage for three" said the bewhiskered Japanese in English.
 The Americans shook the ashes from their pipes, stffened into dignity and marched into the seat offered them with all the aplomb Of experienced globe trotters Then followed a catechising such as they never underwent before. In the language of one of them:
 "The old guy asked us all We knew about civilization down to who killed Billy Patterson, and he pumped us as dry as a battleshp three months in dry dock. He was a wise nut all right and a good judge of a cigar.
 He was especially interested in the service and his questions upon the treat in the United States marine corps showed knowledge of foreign military and naval affairs.
 Now he remarked, as the carriage turned into a private driveway "this Is where I live, and as I have an engage ment on hand I will have to part com pany You can, have my carriage for the ride to Tokio. I've had an instruc- tive half hour with you and I appreciate your forbearanee in submitting to so long @ cross-examination. Good-by and good luck to you both"
 With these words the Japanese hand- ed two cards to the marines, shook hands, got out of the vehicle and dis appeared hebnd party of lowing ser vitors while the carriage started for Tokio.
 Bet he was big gun, all right. all right observed one of the marines re- fectively. leaning back among the cush- ions and taking the card out
 And he was. In English script upon the card were two lines of print which read: Marquis Hirobumi Ito; G. c. B. Prime Minister of Japan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
THE DRY SHAMPOO
 SCARE IS IGNORED

heads of hair to be seen on every class of the nation.
 Does he find madame's hair looking dull7 She must eat lentils once. twice, even three times week during the au- E tumn and winter; they are better than any external application, though she may, if she likes, rub little vaselfne into the roots at night for a week or two. If it becomes clogged or greasy q dry shampoo will take 1t all out as if by magic And does madame find her locks split at the ends? She must not neglect to have them well clipped at every new moon--and so on.
 Then. while handling her hair, the coif- feur naturally takes note of her skin. He has famous cream which he puts up in quite large jars, and which costs 15 francs-and no American hesitates at s3 for a good cream-and here is the finest powder made at S1 a box, and before you know it you have added louis to the bill. Still. the cream is good, and the powder most becoming, and evidently in- nocuous, so it is not dear at this price.
 There is all the difference in the world between the leisurely proceedings of tho Parisienne and her coffur and those of the German ladies. The German likes her hair soJidly and neatly dressed, but does not care to spend either much time or much money over 1t. Accordingly the "dame friseur" has been evolved, and she goes her rounds from one client to an- other. waving and dressing hair as quick Iy as possible and pocketing the modest fee of 15 cents for her trouble.
 The same system and prices prevail in Norway Not so the Parisienne. Her hair is not to be taken so lightly, and she will sit an hour before the glass and cheerfully pay a heavy monthly bill if the results satisfy her. She recommends her hairdresser to all her friends, and takes as keen interest in their hair as in her own. They arrive in bevies. and prolong the business of the hour by end less chats. This Is why the Paris coif- feur's is as gay and animated during the season as Rumpelmayer's tea rooms or the salons of grand couturier' of the Rue de la Paix.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
ALpRlcH CHALLENGED.
LaFolette Says Rhode islander Is su-
 perflciaI Thinker.

LaFollette in Everybody's Magazine.
 'Aldrich has never been a student. He has but a superficial understanding of any of the great subjects upon which he has epoken the final word in legislation for quarter of a century. Under the system which controls committee appoint ments and committee succession in the Senate, he has long been absolute dic- tator. He was not appointed or chosen upon any basis of ability or merit.
 "In his reign. until recently. there has been little or no independence of party. He achieved his position by senatorial rotation and succession. He has formed the committees and through the commit tees advanced or suppressed legislation at will. He has never been obliged to give reasons. He issues orders. Such power begets abject servitude, and has given us a one-man Senate.
 For the first time, at the special ses- sion, Aldrich found a number of strong men with his party who would not take orders. They demanded revision that would establish rates upon the basis of the difference in the cost Of production between domestic and foreign manufac- lures. They called upon Aldrich for the facts upon which the duties had been fixed in the bill as reported from his com- mittee.
 "Aldrich would not furnish the facts. He had never framed tariff bill upon any economic principle. Again and again he asserted that the rate in question was based on the difference in the cost of production. When pressed for facts he would state that he had taken the state ment of the manufacturer that the rate fixed in the bill was necessary. and that he had no reason to doubt the word of an American manufacturer.' It soon be- came manifest that he had no conception of the cost of production or the obliga- ton of Congress to establish tariff rates upon that basis. That his dictum should not be accepted without question filled him with amazement, then with wrath and disgust
 His position became more and more embarrassing as the debate progressed and be would absent himself from the floor, taking refuge in his committee room to escape the humiliation of con- stant exhibition of wlllful ignorance--or worse. With him would go Senators Hale, Lodge and, as a rule, all other ma jorlty members of the committee except Senator Shoot. The Utah senator, with stolid courage, stood his ground, and fur nished the best reasons he could for the bad work of the committee. They were always poor reasons and often foolish reasons, but Shoot commanded 8 certain measure of respect for his willingness to stand under fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
What New York Actress Has to Say on
 the Subject.

From the New York Times.
 People may need to earn their daily bread, but they must always look, to se- cure it. as if they were overfed on pie.
 The day has long since gone. when the poorly dressed, pale little woman can secure a position because she needs it., and looks the part of poverty
 Why it Is that the manager, the em- ployer in any line of business, demands that his employees shall look neat and up- to-date, Is not so much of a problem as to know why he demands that his appli- cants for work shall look it.
 Some associate paints and dyes with the women of the street entirely. but it does not follow because she is hectic or Titan that her coloring belongs to one class alone. recall the worn-out actress who had no money, no pull, no friend on the press, who said:
 s'No manager wants pale-faced juve- nile. am only 26 and I do not want to play character yet, so I must rouge a little and brighten my eyes. It was 0 hard season last year-9O weeks of one- night stands and some long jumps. I would like so much" she continued. as she rouged a trembling lip, lone good New York engagement. I must get some thing soon. I am all mother has to main- tain her"
 That afternoon she fell exhausted at the foot of the stairs of theatre agency, and a man. in passing. said, as he watched the crowd around her: Shell be all right in minute--her color's good"
 One may deceive the manager, the agent, the mercantile employer-even the lover, for all classes of girls beautify for a lover-but one cannot deceive her own kin by a mask of health and happiness. Mothers and fathers always know. A woman stands revealed to her parents, no matter how much she may try to de- ceive them-as in the case of the wife of an army officer who went to the Philip pines a bride.
 Out in that fever-stricken country she nursed her husband through many an illness. her youth and love keeping her health and beantv Gacura LatAr sha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
PREACHERS WANTED.
Empty PuIpits In the South Seeking
 Occupants.

From the Springfield (Mass) Republican.
 The presiding elder of the Wilmington (N. C.) district of the Methodist Epis- copal church. south, advertises for preachers. mentioning two charges in par ticular. He says:
 T need preachers. The charges will pay $500 to S550 and $500. As there is no par sonase on either charge and no house available for @ family, only single men can be employed. Write to me, giving some presiding elder as reference"
 Under the conditions presented it is not surprising that there should be an ab- sence of supply. But the Raleigh News and Observer says that 2b years ago such an appeal as this would have caused g. sensation. Then circuits were sometimes divided ito give work to the large classes of young men entering the ministry" :" Now the smaller pulpits beg for takers and continue in many cases thrilled. The harvest Is still large. but the laborers apparently were never so few. But the south in this respect does not stand alone Indeed. the conditions here presented seem to have arisen in that section long after they began to appear in the north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Private Prayer.
m the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 The late Bishop Glare of South Dakota often in his sermons brought out a point with an apt story.
 These religious and interruptions financiers," he said in winter discourse in Deadwood. remind me of little Philadelphia girl I know.
 ''This little girl insisted at bedtime on saying her prayers by herself She was allowed to do so. Later her mother asked her why she had demanded this right of private prayer For a long time the little girl refused to answer but finally. after much coaxine, she said:
 "T jes wanted to give fanks for ben' lowed to steal some Christmas fruit cake"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Turn About,
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post
 Christmas presents,' said Mrs. Clar- ence Mackay, in recent address, "are often very selfish. A young wife said to her husband the other day:
 Dear, I've decided to give you gold manicure set. a pair of lovely Cloisonne enamel rose bowls, and a Daghestan hearth rug
 Then she looked at him affectionately.
 And what. she asked, do you think of giving me?'
 "Td thought he answered, rather curtly, of a safety razor.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Another Monopoly Heard From.

From Everybodys Magazine.
 Where's that bird dog you used to have?"
 "Oh, the milliner down the street com plained that he kept her customers away by obstructing the sidewalk
 'Yes. You see he spent all his time down there pointing the birds in tho window"