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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-13
SCHOOL GIRL ON THE STUMP Dorothy Brooks Will Make Speeches II
 Her BrOther's Campaign
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune. Miss Dorothy l.. Brooks, 1b years old. @ student at the Wadleigh High school, who aspires to be judge some day when the suffragettes have conquered and the divine feminine portion of humanity has it's rights, is to be one of the speakers for the Independence league in this campaign Miss Brooks lives with an elder sister. who is a student at Barnard. She has a brother who is running for assembly, man on the Hearst ticket In the Third Assembly district This brother, Samuel l. Brooks, is a lawyer.
 Young Miss Brooks visited the Inde- pendence league headquarters at the Bres- lin, with a demand that she be allowed to stump for her brother. Representations that the Third district which includes the lower part of Greenwich village, a part of the Westside water front, and runs over into the upper Bowery section and the Italian colony, was not precisely the place where a young girl might best make campaign speeches. had no effect on her She said she was going to talk for her brother in his district and that was all there was to 1t. Wherefore the league managers set about 1t to arrange some meetings for her
 Miss Frooks is q great admirer of
 Henry Clay' Sulzer. who didn't get the democratic nomination for governor at Rochester. She says she'll go into Sulzers district for stump speeches after she's sure she has done all she can for her brother.
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 and a small piece of alum. She first prays over the child, waving this about as she does so. She then throws the charm into an open fire and holds the child over it. As the alum burns 1t gives off smoke which takes certain shapes and the mother believes that by looking at them she can learn who has cast the evil eye on her child. This same process is gone through with by pretty girls who feel i'll on coming home from a call. They work this charm to find out who has cast a spell on them
 One of the most common guards against the evil eye is text from the Bible oI the Koran One from the latter Is some the spell of the eye" and another which the spell of the eye,' and another which IS By the blessings of God" These phrases are written and framed and hung up in many of the houses. They are carved upon furniture. For the same req son 1t is customary to use the name of God at the beginning of every sentence which contains the name of ones friend
 The Jews carry about texts of the Scrip tures The Christians have relics of saints, and some of the natives here think they have pieces of the true cross.
 No Compliments Wanted
 The people of Palestine do not like to have themselves complimented without you use the name of God in the sen tence containing the compliment. Such expressions are bound to bring misfor- tunes and possibly trouble and death. If you call boy or girl pretty its moth- CTS heart Is filled with terror, and she straightway throws out her hand, ex- tending the index and little fingers In such a way as is supposed to ward off the devil and the evil consequences of your remark. If you wish to remark unon the beauty of child you must begin the sentence with. May God sur round thee," and you may then go on as you please. If you should pat the child on the head and fall to use this sentence the mother upon returning home will take the child into room and put it in the middle of the floor. She will then shovel up some dust from each of the four corners and throw 1t into the fire. crying, "Fie on thee, evil eye"
 Similar precautions should be taken in admiring a horse or a donkey. If man has a spirited horse which he fears the people may admire he carries with him some salt As he rides through the crowds he will now and then sprinkle a little salt under the feet of the horse, especially if he sees the crowd looking at it. If any one asks whether he will sell the animal he must answer yes. but If asked what he will take he makes the price so high that the man cannot buy. At such times he usually requests the would-be purchaser to stop thinking of his horse for fear it may bring misfor- tune.
 Another superstition in regad to salt relates to babies at birth. It is sprlnkled over their bodies to keep off the devil
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upon which it is claimed the body of Christ was anointed for brutal. This Is slab of rose-colored marble about two feet wide and seven feet long. The stone is set in the floor and much of It's sur face has been worn away by the kiss ing. Not a few of the pilgrims from Russia bring linen cloths with them just large enough to make a shroud. They lay these on the stone and think them blessed by the contact. They will carry the cloth back home and be buried in it, believing that such a shroud will be a sure passport to heaven.
 Near the stone of unction is the spot or which 1t is said the Virgin Mary stood while Christ was on the cross. 1t is also worn away by kissing. Going on into the great rotunda and turning to the right we reach a church belonging to the Greeks, at the front of which stands a marble column as high chair and about as big around as four-galon crock. This Is the center of the world. and Is honored as such. l saw Russian peasant girls kissing it, and further on observed them kissing holy place after holy place until 1t seemed to me their lips must wear out. Kisses are pressed upon these spots by thousands of mouths every day and if every lip leaves it's microbes all the diseases of the world must be in the bacteriae here.
 Covered With Diamonds
 It is hard to estimate the value of the offerings which the pilgrims lay on these shrines. Those who come are of all classes and some bring the savings of years The poor lay their pennies in the hands of the priests and drop them in the slot boxes which may be seen at almost every corner. There is much gold and precious stones life-sized Image of the Virgin Mary which I saw In the Greek church was covered with dia monds. The image was made of wax, and was dressed in satins and silks. Its face was painted. An oval pearl as big as the end of my thumb hung on the forehead, while the waxen fingers held score or more rings. Some of the rings were set with diamonds, some with sapphires and rubies. and others with opals. Opals in Palestine are looked upon as the sign of good luck and not bad, as with us
 The most of the rings were costly, and sach was presented to the Virgin as a love offering On the silken lap of the image lay a great golden heart as thick as my fist and about six inches in width. It was studed with emeralds and da- monds. This heart is a present from who has made many costly gifts to the grotto of the Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem is a similar statue. which is even more gorgeously decorated. although some of its jewels are said to be paste
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-13
Man Invents Device for Aerial Culture

| From the St Louis Republic. l A combination of aeroplane and captive balloon, devised for the express purpose of furnishing a practicable apparatus to train aeronauts, has been invented and patented by Fred A. Schlueter, a local 'candy salesman.
 Schlueter is working to induce the gov ernment to establish a training school for aeronauts at Jefferson Barracks and use | his invention as a means of instruction He declares a regiment of men could be- come highly efficient aviators in this way without injury to a single man or ma chine. | The arrangement consists of a captive Edirigible balloon held by three aeroplane guy wires, which spread at an angle of about 40 degrees. The balloon is filled with hydrogen gas. so that the higher lift ing power of that gas will permit a smaller bag, and thus reduce the balloon 8 resistance to air currents. The balloon also is made in dirgible form. with basket and rudder attached, so it's nose may be kept pointed to the wind and still further reduce the influence of currents. | As soon as he sees something Is wrong with the plane he applies brake to the lpulley over which passes the wire sus- taining the machine, and the disabled aeroplane with it's operator Is lowered easily and safely to the ground. | By using the device, declares the in ventor. beginner may accustom himself to reaching dizzy heights, to balancing, steering and turning, and thoroughly master the art of flying before any at tempt at the free and unassisted air nav | igating.
 1 A whole regiment of soldiers could, in this way, be trained for aeroplane duty without a single injury to man or ma chine, declares the inventor, and when they had learned 1t they could in what Schlueter calls "an incredibly short space of time," destroy the navies of hostile country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-13
SALVATION ARMY
 KEEPS ITS SECRETS

London, November 12.-(Specfal )--The recent resignation of several old and much-respected staff officers of the Sal yation Army has been the subject of some public comment and not little anxiety among members of the army who, it appears, do not always obtain in formation on matters of this character through the army's official newspaper.
 Except on very rare occasions, as, for example, when @ charge was made against Mr. Bramwell Booth that he had written disrespectfully of the late king, the army still adheres to the custom of remainlng silent when maligned by enc mics or desserted by friends. A rule or understanding exists that neither in pub hc nor in print will the leaders explain defend, or seek to justify their actions when an officer leaves the ranks, no matter from what cause. Personal af- fairs are matters that concern the inner council of the organization, and the wis dom of this policy has probably in the past been justified by results.
 On the other hand, 1t is stated that the policy of silence is no longer acceptable to many officers and members of the army, and that this largely accounts for the reports now in circulation. The pe- riod when the army had more enemies than friends has passed away, and today 1t would be difficult to find in any part of Britain evidences of open hostility toward the leaders of the movement or the movement itself. Therefore. silence on matters affecting the credit of the army Is no longer commendable.
 ''Is 1t true" 1t is asked, that an off cer of such long experience and ability as Commissioner Coombs has withdrawn from the ranks?" If so, why is it that such serious loss to the organization is not explained?
 General Booth has more than once sgnalled out this officer for his genius in conducting large and difficult under takings. No name is better known throughout the ranks of the army in all parts of the world, and many soldiers feel that an organization that lets a man of his caliber leave its ranks and does not acquaint it's followers as to the cause is open to some criticism.
 It is freely stated that he has left the army, after 34 years service, on the grounds that the central authorities are developing a policy opposed to the as pirations of Canadians. The aim of the international headquarters Is apparently to govern Toronto by the same methods that they do Glasgow. A system that has to depend upon a flying visit of a representative from London whenever a dispute arises must have serious flaw; hence the inquiries and fears to which I have alluded.
 Commissioner Coombs's resignation, if he has resigned, does not stand alone, however. It is reported that Commits sioner Sowton has also just parted from the army, and last week the following
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-13

officers, all experts in their line, are said
 to have sent in their resignations: Col. F. T. Moss editor-in-chief of the
 army's publications in Great Britain;
 Colonel Howell, emigration and coloniza- tion commissioner; Colonel Southall,
 head of a department for procuring can
 didates for officership; Brigadier Morris,
 Major Morris, Major Patterson, Staff Captain Williams.
 It Is also said that few Of these off cers, are. about to inaugurate a vigorous effort to promote emigration to Canada, apart altogether from the Salvation
 Army. But members who have been life long comrades of the officers are ignor.
 ant of the facts, and it is this policy of secrecy that is responsible for a measure of the discomfort. There may be, and probably is, an ex-
 planation for such sudden and unlocked for loss of officers, and as the army is not a private company, but is dependent upon the donations of the general public
 for the maintenance of it's many useful charities, 1t is believed by many that time is rife for some responsible official
 to issue statement upon this and other
 subjects that have of late been matter of comment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-13
Dun's Weekly Review

New York, November 12.-R G. Dun & Co.,, in their weekly review of trade, to- day say:
 In its bearing upon the future buying power of the country the most important development of the week Is the official confirmation of the harvesting of the biggest corn crop on record. considerably over three billion bushels being the un- paralleled yield. The government report of cotton ginning is also helpful. indi- eating crop well in excess of last year. The business outlook, however, Is still doubtful and under conservative control, with the volume of transactions consider ably below full capacity The financial situation continues to maintain an as- tendency over the commercial and while there is no substantial recession of the more hopeful sentiment recently estab- lished, financial conditions are not clear ly defined.
 The passing of the congressional and state elections removes one important un- certainty but not enough time has yet elapsed in which to form a complete judgment as to the ultimate effect upon trade interests. Physical interests which make for continued national prosperity are nearly all that could be desired. What is holding back the full measure of business activity and profit that Is desired are perplexities of mans own making and which spring out of the con hicting interests of competing classes.
 It is the hope of rapidly getting rid of most of these anxietes that Is at the basis of the recently developed optimism. There is. however, as yet no vital change in actual conditions.
 The iron and steel trade is waiting for the railroads to make their rail and other purchases while the railroads have been waiting for the rate question to be settled and the election and financial un- certainty to be removed. Meanwhile a hopeful feeling prevails. but curtailment of pig iron production continues. The dry goods market is also in a waiting condition with the bulk of transactions for immediate requirements. Increasing consumption of copper is one of the hopeful features and the greater magni- tude of export trade is another.
 Shoe conditions are more stable but the volume of trade continues moderate. New England manufacturers are well cleaned up on orders for prompt delivery and are carrying only a small reserve. There is gradual improvement in de- mand for Spring goods Sole feathers. particularly grains and splits, are as dull and in as unsatisfactory shape as ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-13
MORE FAVORABLE
 REPORTS OF TRADE Distribution By Retailers Is Showing Improvement JOBBERS ARE BUSIEST Textile Trades Are Quiet But Holiday Goods Are Being Shipped in Guam
 titles With Better Orders
 for Spring
JOBBERs ARE BUSIEST

New York, November 12.-Bradstreets says today:
 Trade reports as a whole are more uniformly favorable than sor some time. Distribution at retail has quite colder weather and the realization of bumper corn and oats crop, though some parts of the southwest and the south report that open weather has de- tered improvement. However, the much better business done in retail lines has in time resulted in larger volume of jobbing recorders, particu- Iarly for the reasonable dry goods, boots and shoes and women's wearing apparel.
 At first hands, quiet still continues in the textile trades and while the un- dercurrent Is oonservatively cheerful there is no anticipation of future bus mess in large volume. Holiday goods are being shipped in larger volume and l travelling men are sending in compar- atively better oders for spring goods
 A feature of this weeks report Is the | Il heavy sales of jewelry that have been made in the Chicago district. The large crops that have been harvested are | taken to auger lower prices for food stuffs but this Is not looked for im-
 mediately and some products. notably eggs and butter, are very high. At the same time, collections have improved,
 especially in surplus crop producing
 territories. but payments are not yet
 all that they should be.
 Industrial operations show a little betterment, some textile mills have re- | sumed, but affairs in the iron and steel
 trade have not assumed such shape as
 to allow of clear predictions regard
 ing future prospects. For one thing
 finished lines could stand more pros
 perity and while some rail orders are
 expected this month, the railways as
 a whole, do not give much promise oi
 ordering heavily soon. A relatively better tonnage has been placed for pig iron, though the buying Is still of light proportions. Stocks are heavy and cur l tailment is being more sharply en- | forced.
 Il A significant feature Is the fact that | transactions in wool for export have
 been and are profitable. This week s
 English buyers purchased a large quan- tity in the Boston market. Eastern l shoe manufacturers are running two thirds to three-fourths capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-13
FOR SALE

A victoria and brougham. harness and pair of horses. Vehicles in good condi- tion Original factory cost, $2100 Horses sound, gentle. suitable for riding or driv- ing. will sell together for $S00, or will sell separately. An opportunity for any one who has not got the automobile fever.
 WALKER PERCY.
 11-12-2t 1924 Brown-Marx BldK,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-08
CLEAN SLATE FOR sALLlNeER
Congressional Committee Exonorates
Secretary Of Interior.

Washington. Dec S.-Vindicating
Secretary OF the Interior Ballinger
upon all the charges brought against
him and condemning his accusers as
having been inspired by 4 deep feel
ing OF animosity built upon a suppos-
ed difference in policy respecting
conservation. a majority OF the con
eressional committee which investi-
gated the so-caled Ballinger-Plnchot
case yesterday submitted its report to
Congress.
After stating that the evidence
presented related In the main 10
charges OF various kinds against Mr.
Ballinger and that these came chiefly
from two sources, l.. r. CLAWS and
Clifford Plnchot-the majority an
nounced the following:
THE evidence has wholly failed to
make out a case. Neither any fact
proved nor all the facts put together
exhibit Mr.. Balllnger as being any
thing but a competent and honorable
gentleman, honestly and faithfully
performing the duties OF his high Of
fee with an eye single to the public
interest"
The report was signed by Senators
Knute Nelson, chairman; Frank p
Flint. George Sutherland and ElihI
Root and Representatives Samuel Nc
call of Massachusetts. vice chairman
Marlin +. Olmsted Of Pennsylvania
and Edwin DENLY OF Michigan all Re
pub'icans
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-08
Reason He Popular With the Ladies
BRAVE LITTLE HOLLAND
Pleasing Lecture at Y. M. c. A. Gym
nasium Wednesday Evening.

Miss Canfield's illustrated talk on
Holland Wednesday evening at the
Y. NJ. c. A. hall under the auspices
of the D. A. R. was a distinct success.
The audience was good, but should
have been better considering the in
terest Of the lecture, Miss Garfield
avoided all dry statistics, introduce
ing her subject with a bit of Hol-
lands unique history delightfully."-
told, then she took us from one
charming spot to another in a chatty-
informal style which held the SYM
patty and interest Of her listeners.
Personal experiences, descriptions
of scenery, and information on art
topics We're given attractively and
simply, the sense of humor and a
keen appreciation for beauty being
evident throughout the talk,
Her pictures were excellent, her
subjects we'll chosen, and her hearers
enjoyed the entertainment thorough
ly. Miss Garfield is surely well fitted
to give travel lectures, which, If not
we'll given, are tame and dry to those
unacquainted with the country de-
scribed; she made Holland interest
ing alike to those who had and those
who had not visited it, and we hope
TO hear her again.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-08
PLEADS FOR THE cANTEEN
Gen DuvaII Says Its Absence Causes
Most Of the Army Disorder

Washington, Dec THE antl-can-
teen law is severely criticised In the
annual report of Major Gen. William
p. Duvall, commanding the United
States troops in the Philippine Is
lands, He says that 1t is responsible
for many Of the offenses which cause
the soldiers trial by court martial and
adds: n
The desire OF a very large percen-
tage of normal men for some sort Of
stimulant is a desire which such men
are sure to crafty. This demand Of
the soldier previously was gratifed
by the canteen without harm to him
self or to the service.
Since the privilege Of purchasing
a wholesome beverage under satisfac-
tory conditions was Withdrawn, Gen.
Duva'l declares that there have
grown up on the outskirts OF every
reservation disreputable places where
liquor of the most unwholesome. vile
quality is dispensed. usually at exor-
bitant prices, from the direct effects
OF which the soldier commits many
Of the offenses which cause his trial
by court martial and often bring
about his physical collapse"
Gen. Duvall expresses the convic-
ton that an investigation by a com.
mittee of congress would result in
prompt remedial legislation. He
quotes the Judge Advocate Of the
Philippines as declaring that the use
by soldiers Of native intoxicants "usu,
ally procured in the absence Of sane
drinks which cannot be had upon the
reservations" seems to be at the
root OF most of the court martial ca
ses.
The total number of summary court
martlals in the Philippines in the last
year was 1920. resulting In 10,49S
convictions. The total number o.
such courts martlals the previous
year was 1913.