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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
How c Bdby's Picture Caused Much Rage to c Camera Flend Reminded Members Her Family Had Borrowed Her and What
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tograph in all sorts of positions. what must she do but want to borrow my camera" sighed Marjorie. "There was a half-used film In 1t, which could not be removed and which the cousin kindly used for me, and I had the additional pleasure of having to defray the expense of her snap shots and those of her neigh bors."
 Did all the relations borrow the cam era?' I asked curiously.
 My sister-in-law on one occasion want ed to borrow 1t for her sister-in-law. Now what do you think of that?" re- piled Marjorie haughtily. ''She was going to Niagara and wanted to get some views, and what could I do? I am a bit afraid of my sister-in-law. She's bigger than I am, and as for her sister-in-law-" And the sentence was finished with an eloquent shrug of MarJorie's pretty shoulders.
 .It's like using the company tooth brush, or one another's manicure uten- sis,' continued Marjorie, 'or wearing peoples clothes
 But you allowed her to take 1t just the same," I ventured.
 "Of course" she replied. "Tm that chicken hearted kind If anbody would ask me for the shoes off of my feet I'd be goose enough to give them up. So the camera went with the promise that I'd get it back in ten days time, as I was going on a trip myself. The ten days passed and no kodak came. The sister-in-law of my sister-in-law returned and still no mention was made of it. gave her the benefit of the doubt, think ing perhaps that she did not know how to adjust the films and had taken it to a photographer to have 1t done The 11th day passed and still no camera; and at last. on the 12th day, I sent for it. And what happened?" l asked, inter- estedly.
 | "I received the kodak and with it a note," said Marjorie coldly. "Of thanks, no doubt. Some sisters-in- | law are polite" I observed. Tn some way" the note read, answered Marjorie, "the shutter on your kodak has become injured, I feel sure it was out of order when I received 1t. I would be perfectly willing, however, to have it fixed but I am terribly busy getting my house in order and having some gowns made, and besides I suppose it will really be more satisfactory to attend to it your self"
 Well, of all the unmitigated nerve l ever heard off I calculated.
 Not at all! Have you ever lent your relatives anything?" asked Marjorie pointedly.
 But what has all this to do with the small boys picture that I found in your album?" I inquired, changing the sub ject
 T am coming to that now" she de- clared as she picked up the album and looked the kid square in the face. You
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
My Lady Modish

Never was linen for suits in greater favor
 Every gown now has its parasol as ypart of the costume. ! The soquin bag for calling is one of the Parisian novelties.
 White satin girdles are beaded with a pattern In black cut jet.
 Hollyhocks appear as decoration on many of the hats of French origin.
 The more faring and turned up the brim the more up-to-date the hat.
 Plaid zephyrs are shown in great many of the childrens models for summer.
 Ivory tipped ribs are a feature of new ivory parasols for white costumes. The smartest belt is made of black patent leather.
 The panel effect Is again favorite in dressy gowns.
 Girdles and odd bows are seen in plain and figured ribbon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19

says Katherine Moody Spalding. But the potter keeps on with his work and the thing finally become marvel of exquls- ite grace under his artistic hands.
 When some great crisis comes into the life of another near to us and we have a realizing sense of what their friend ship has meant, then they stand In our heart a thing of beauty. All the details of life which have been hard to bear, which have caused us to feel resentment. or have filled us with discontent or i'll will, have vanished. We see only the beauty of the soul with our minds eye as we see that of the vase In the material form.
 These moments are precious ones, when we are revealed to each other heart to heart. They do not last long, pity tis Some cloud passes over some word, dt- version of mind, or some enemy of the good within. But we are better for hay ing them. Our friendship means more to us for them. If we never have tender thoughts we are sordd, Indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19

suppleness and mobility in the feet and the toes, and the prehensile function s still further encouraged by the fact that the Japanese who adhere to the ancient customs wear forked stockings and dis pense with the inhexible and constraing ing European shoe.
 Chinese postmen navigate their boats lying down, steering with their hands and rowing with their feet. The oar is held between the big toe and the others. The natives frequently use their feet to collect and to pick up small objects lying on the ground, and sometimes even catch mice with their toes. M. Iannelongue holds that the yellow races, who are able to use their feet somewhat as the ele- phant uses his trunk or the monkey his tail, enjoy a very considerable advantage in the everlasting struggle for existence over the less fortunate caucasians. who are only able to employ their feet for locomotive purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
For Fashion $ Sake

Too many women wear things because they attract the eye, with too little con sideration of the becomingness. Wait ing for car at one of the subway sta ticns the other day was young woman, rather unusually well dressed. But her face was horribly marked, especially about the cheeks and chin. More than one of the waiting crowd looked curious ly, and no doubt pitied her misfortune. As she drew nearer the electric light, however. these markings resolved them selves into nothing more terrible than the pattern of her heavily embroidered veil Seen in the light, the pattern-a design that might have been enlarged to some purpose on a pair of curtains-was not beautifying. Seen from a little dis tance or in a dim light the effect was as described.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19

sire to accomplish this she often be- comes self-conscious and awkward.
 The girl who is ladylike and well-bred in her own home or in her office life needs no hint as to conduct when abroad O. on her vacation. It Is the girl who has led a narrow, selfish life, the girl who has boasted that little things didn' | matter so much--if you had pretty clothes who needs travel hints
 Courtesy to every one you meet is the secret of social success during your vacation, and this includes the porter on the train, the hall boy or waiter at the hotel as well as the best-dressed and most influential guest. I have known an Inexperienced girl on her first journey to tip a porter or maid on a fast train S1 for a 24-hour trip and then exact silly little services In such an over-bearing fashion that the railway employe actual ly showed his or her contempt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
Toys for a Princess

Princess Mary and Prince Henry or Wales. two children of King George V' are just as fond of toys as youhss'eis who have no royal blood. They get as much fun out of -Noahs ark ana us myriad of animals as the average young ster in a workman's home. Both nave been spending their time in SIT franeis Laking's house, in Broadstairs, the prince going there for his health and the prih- cess going afterward to keep him com many. When Prince Henry went 10 Broao- stairs he was much attracted by toy shon- and he straightway went in and looked the toys over.
 "Oh." said he to his nurse, these are just what Mary loves. must have some for her" The toys cost one cent each. The prince bought several. When the princess arrived, few days afterward, he led her scampering to the shop, and showed his happinesss n seeing her puy- ing few celluloid fish, celluloid canarles' a COW. a parrot, a duck, fat toad and horse, all brightly colored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
Speculative

The position that Alexandra, the Dowa- ger Queen of England, will occupy among her royal relatives is causing much spec ulation throughout the world. It Is so many years since there was queen mother or queen dowager In England that the tables of social etiquette fail to give any hint as to her precedence. It goes without saying, howevsr, that she at least ranks as the third highest lady of the land, and follows Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales. The king. however. may not make Prince Edward the Prince of Wales for several years yet. Further- more. as Edward is only 16 years old. there Is no likelihood of there being a Prince of Wales for several years at least Accordingly, by the death of King Edward, Alexandra simply changes places with Princess May, who becomes Queen Mary and the first lady of the land. The new king and queens daughter. Princess Mary ranks third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19

nearly ruined my vacation last summer. you bounder," she soliloquized, cold bloodedly ran hat pin directly through the youngsters right eye.
 So I've heard before,'' I commenced.
 And will hear as many times as you ask me to explain who and what that kid is and who he belongs to- said Marjorie peremptorily.
 "Only one explanation is required, but do hurry with it," I implored.
 "That kid stayed at the same hotel did" said Marjorie reminiscently, and, of course he had a mother, one of those adoring. consuming, wild, frantic moth CTS, who couldn't talk about anything except her c-h-e-i-l-d. She insisted upon having his picture taken every day and was the photographer. I took him in every pose; in his bathing suit and out of it; with his dog and without it. in his wagon and minus the wagon; dressed and undressed; sitting up, standing, lying down and in every possible way, shape and form. After I had done all this the mother said shed take the films to a photographer in the village near the h stel and have them developed, which was really very kind. But what do you sup pose she said when they had been fin- ished?"
 Haven't an idea," I avowed. "She stormed and ragged and swore and said that the pictures were no more like her son (she always spoke of the 10- months infant as her son. as though he were six feet tall and weighed 1S0 pounds) than they were like her. She then remarked upon people owning cam eras, and she wondered why they couldn't get decent ones that did people justice. as though I had bought my camera just to please her. We almost stopped speak ing. until finally Jack arrived on the scene and took my camera away from me and vowed that I shouldn't be i'm posed upon by a lot of old cats who were just working me and couldn't be pleased to save their lives.' And this. no doubt Is Jack?" I said in an inquiring tone, as I turned the leaves of the album. and saw a great many poses of a very handsome young man, periousiy near to pretty girl who strongly resembled Marjorie Now don't ask foolish questions" she observed looking rather sheepish, as attempted to take one of the photographs from its ''moorings," as 1t were, and ap- propriate 1t to myself.
 "You horrid thing" she shouted as she made frantic plunge In the direction of the aforesaid photo. "Either you return that picture or in the words of Benjamin Franklin, you are now my enemy and am yours Do you hear?'
 Perfectly" I replied, and as I had no desire to lose such a sweet friend as Mar iorie I promptly restored the picture to its rightful place, though not without observing that "Jack'' was not at all a bad looking person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19

Whoever owns a camera Is not an ob- ject of envy to herself.
 At least Marjorie isn't. and I doubt that there are many more like her.
 She was showing me the other day a lot of snap shots she took on her vaca- tion last summer-in fact, being about to start out again on that delightful func- ton, she was looking over her summer outfit including camera and all the ap- pliances that go with 1t.
 As I am always interested in pictures eagerly grasped the opportunity to see her skill in the art of ''kodaking,'' and after perusing the pages of her album assidiously came upon placid, content ed looking picture of an infant (which would have been an excellent advertise ment for Mellins Food baby), who, for some mysterious reason, was sand wiched in between the picture of large end palatial summer hotel, and a view oi the mighty Atlantic on stormy, tenn pestuous day.
 I asked Marjorie to identify the afore- said "kiddie," and why he was placed in such an unenviable and unsociable posi- ton in the kodak album, when she said pettishly:
  about that kids picture, unless you wish me to burst blood vessel It makes me furious to even look at It..
 But it's such cute picture and the infant appears so amiable and entirely free of any idea that you feel so unkind- ly towards him." I suggested.
 Well, the kid might have been amiable alright, alright" said Marjorie petulantly, but his mother certainly was not. She came very near spelling my entire vaca- ton. I ought to have thrown that pic ture into the ocean and been done with ftp
 As I am rather @ curious person and not easily put off, little coaxing l in- dulged in finally succeeded in getting the story out of Marjorie.
 You see," she explained. when I got my kodak 1t created a great sensation in the family because 1t was the first one that we'd ever had Sort of like a first baby, don't you know. Every mem- Der of the entire connection immediately wanted his or her photograph taken, and my family connection Is larger than the largest Alabama family you have ever heard of in your life. One of the cousins once quietly observed that 1t was so much easier for me to just come to the house and take her picture than to have to dress up and go to a regular photog- rapher whereupon I demurred, but final ly yielded to her entreaties and spent c whole morning making pictures of her. And she was that ugly! Geel 1t made me mad to look at her!''
 But she didn't break the camera" l said jocosely.
 NO, but after had taken her pho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
The Land of Flowers

From the land of dreams to the land of
 flowers,
 There is but little space between Where the purple flowers, and the golden
 hours,
 Fill the heart with joy and grace. From the land of dreams to the land of
 flowers,
 With our silvery stream between; The willows bend, and the magnolias
 send, Restful fragrance on the scene. From the land of dreams to the land of
 flowers,
 We can reach there by wish; Tn the cypress woods, wooed by the
 mockers moods Where the bamboos softly swish.
 The Florida Times Union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
The Use of the Foot

A French savant. NJ. Lannelongue, in a recent communication to the Paris Academy of Sciences, maintains ihat
 among the yellow races, the Chinese, the Japanese and the Malays, the foot is used as an organ of prehension, like the
 hand. to far greater extent than is sen- orally supposed He says that while in Tokio he saw young man sitting in a theatre box grasping the railing with his feet just as though they were hands. ever and anon using his right foot to scratch his left thigh. The fact that the Japanese usually sit upon their heels at maals and in tho houss davelons extreme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
A Limited Collection

From Harper's Weekly.
 They tell in London story of an elder ly American lady who, while sightseeing. visited Westminster Abbey. After going about some time with an air of eager curiosity. she approached a verger. "I wonder If you can help me?" she asked, hopefully. T am looking for the grave of King Edward IL"
 Sorry, ma am," said the verger, apolo- getically, but we aven't got Edward IT."
 But" protested the visitor "I under stood that the Abbey was the burial place of kings"
 'So it is, ma'am, in a way" returned the verger, but we only ave the odd numbers ere"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
Why Our Voices Are High and
 Rasping

There are evidences that the high pitched voices supposed to be character istic of America are becoming equally characteristic of London. A retired col orel who had just returned to London. after an absence of 30 years, declares that the Englishman's voice has changed from deep heavy tone to a shrill fal- setto says a contemporary.
 Men who are hale and hearty. deep ohested and bearded, charged with au- thorlty and carrying enormous responsl- bilities. surprise him by talking in high, ros sping tones which do not in the least match their appearance
 He attributes the gradual change in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
Alpine Tragedies

Last years statistics again show an .,,rr,ine increase in the number of Al rina fatalities, no fewer than 14S deaths having been recorded in the mountaineer- inc accidents Eight years before the n,,nber was only 53, but since then the figures have greatly increased.
 As regards the causes of the accidents in 1909. investigations shows that 2l per sons were quite alone and S7 travenns in parties unaccompaniea py su,u. ',tS accidents. ,. .p.,r ,,vas ,n gathering Alpine flowers. ana li 4,,ro,,sh ns winter sports No fewer than 7s deaths were occasioned by attempt iny rash and foolhardy feats.-lnnsorucK c,orresnondent Mall Gazette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
The Age-Herald's Cook Book

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD.
 Pare and chop fine one good sized fresh cucumber. Shred sufficient cab tbege to make one pint; throw both into .,cold water for one hour; scald and peel bne good sized tomato and chop fine. FRenove the seeds from one large sweet pepper, chop and mix with the tomato. When ready to serve drain and dry the cabbage and cucumbers Put into the salad bowl a layer of cabbage, then 2 layer of cucumber, then layer of toma- to-, and a layer of pepper. Sprinkle with a few drops of onion juice; then another layer of cabbage, and continue until all the materials are used. Pour over this anchovy sauce and serve at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19

Has the veil of mystery that has so long shrouded the ancient sciences been raised at last? Can 1t be that a system has been perfected that reveals with reasonable accuracy the character and disposition of an individual. and so out lines the life as to assist in avoiding errors and taking advantage Of oppor- tunfties?
 Roxroy, a man who has for twenty years been delving into the mysteries of the occult, making scientific study of the various methods of reading the Hives of people, seems to have reached higher round in the ladder of fame than his predecessors. Letters are pour Ing into his office from all parts of the world telling of the benefits derived from his advice Many of his patrons look upon him as a man gifted with some strange, mysterious power, but he modestly asserts that what he accom- plishes is due alone to an understand ing of natural laws.
 He is a man of kindly feeling to- ward humanity, and his manner and tone immediately impress one with his sincere belief in his work. A huge stack of grateful letters from people who have received readings from him adds to other convincing proof as to his ability. Even Astrologers and Palm ists admit that his system surpasses anything yet introduced.
 lne heV. G. |. H. ftaSSkarl, Ph. D.. pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Luther- an church, in a letter to Professor Rox- roy, says. You are certainly the great est specialist and master of your pro- fession. Every one consulting you will marvel at the correctness of your de- tailed personal readings and advice. The most sceptical will consult you again and again after corresponding with you once.
 If you wish to take advantage of Roxroy's generous offer and obtain a free reading. send your date, month and year of birth, state whether (Mr., Mrs. or Miss) and also copy the following verse in your own handwriting:
 I have heard of your power
 To read peoples lives
 And would ask what for me
 You have to advise?
 Be sure to give your correct name, birth date and address and write plain-
 y. Send your letter to ROXROY, Dept. 92-B, No. 177a Kensington High Street London, w., England. If you wish, you may inclose 10 cents GU. s. A. stamps) to pay postage, clerical work etc DO not inclose coins or silver In letters.
 Note--Under the new postal regula- tions you can send sealed letter to England for only cents postage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
Babies Out of Place

Don't, if you love your baby, taise him to lectures, to plays. to picnics. or even to hear the finest sermon that was ever preached. If you cannot possibly stay at home with him yourself. leave him at home with some trustworthy per son, even if you have to impose tho charge on some kind aunt or sister If your own pleasure must come first with you, it is better to inconvenience grown people than your helpless babe There is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19

the sweet girl graduate bud into woman hood.
 It seems as If this month is fairer than any other.
 ways something lovely blooming in the garden and the rose petals should be laid in a box where they may be stunned and used for potpourri
 After the leaves of the rose are pre- pared they may be used for many pur- poses, principally fer rose jars
 It has always been the custom to pre- pare these sachets and our grandmothers sprinkled the leaves In the bureau draw CTS. All the underwear of the old fash toned folk was perfumed with dried rose leaves or clover and sweet lavender Nothing Is purer and fresher than these odors that are derived from the garden blooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
Dolly $ Dallyings

 tone touch of wealth makes the whole famly-fools.
 Many are called, but few give their ''real names" N.vistor-"Who is that pretty woman over there in that group?' Home Mann-"Mrs. Gay-girl, a grass widow"
 visitor-"And the blonde?'' Home nne"Mrs. Green-ey, another grass widow"
 Vsitor-"And the dashing brunette?' Home Mann-"Mrs. Hay, still another grass widow"
 visitor-"U -"Um-er-er-sort of grass plot, eh2"
 Now, that the Comet has come and gone il is time to shout "Halley-luiah.'' 'It's almost as hard" says Miss Spin ster ito inveigle a single man into a irritation nowadays, as it is to keep a married one out"
 The greatest monopoly in the world "Minding Your Own Business.'' The reason why lots of bachelors can't get any girl to marry them is because they are so "self-possessed" already. s BIGAMIC. " Many a man who has a 40-year-old wife would like to exchange her as he does his money-for two twenties. q, In the lexicon of the up-to-date girl there Is no such word as pale as long as the rouge pot is handy.
  When money begins to talk. the first thing it learns to say is Good bye" The mosquito is considered very intelli- gent probably, it has such deep penetra- ton. HOW THOSE GIRLS LOVE EACH
 OTHERi Her waist is 24'
 How old is the rest of herr"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19

voice to the present noise and chatter of Tondon streets. the roar of the under ground and tube trains, and traces 1t to the law of evolution or mankind adapting
 itself to its environment. He admits that perhaps his ear Is particularly keen, as he has been living among the people Of the mountains and of the plains in both ln- dia and Africa, where the male voice IS always deep and resonant.
 Ha says that the Boers of South Afri- ara slow of speech and unavoidable; shril, note never creeps into their deep tones. Among the mountain races Of India the male voice is also deep and manly, but in the crowded bazars where thousands gather together and haggie ever prices the shrll note Is immediate ly evident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
Try Our Job

From the Illuminator.
 Because we aren't real witty
 Because we print sad jokes Because we cannot argue In ways to please some folks Don't sigh. and cuss and knock us, And heave Cheer on your shelf: Just grab a pen Sweet Reader,
 And try to write, yourself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-19
Why, Oh Why?

The processes of securing the clay ana .ha ,,a r,ous materials for the vase we .n .av,,,re are so many and humble and the sneading and firing SO hard on the clay that if it were an animated thing 1t would complain bitterly all the way through