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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

belated in the half dozen, lis the one
you wore when we were married.
Take it away" cried the careworn
spouse. when I think of the agony
that hat cost me. and how hard a time 1
had finding a place to put 1t that night
I'd like to kick 1t about like a football"
1--WE kept 1t in a cedar chest" sighed
Peggy. ever since the fatal night, and
Destroy 1t utterly. and every one of
the Others" he interrupted. peremptori-
II, root and branch, and never let me see
them again.
II shall do nothing of the sort" said
eggy, greatly wounded as to feelings.
why should I, Charles Augustus Regi-
maid Algernon Smith? You've no senti-
nient-not a particle-Tee-hee, Boo-hoo;
No. not a bit"
the back yard from the attic window as
the family quarrel breved.
'"rherei there, That's a sweet, dear
girl" said Charles Augustus Reginald
Algernon Smith. as he dutifully caressed
and fondled his sentimental little wife.
IF you want to keep them all. every one
OF the six hats, by all means do so, al
though 1 never mean TO wear a silk hat
again.
why not send them TO the Salvation
Army?" 1 suggested. as this happy
thought occurred to me.
They couldn't use them in the sum-
nier," said Peggy, drying her eyes, on the
end of her apron, and gently taking the
bridal hat. wrapped it tenderly in tissue
paper. having previously insured its wills
kers-I mean its nap-from being de-
Vcured by the predatory moth by sprink-
ling a few drops of turpentine on 1t. put
ting few camphor balls within its capa-
cious interior, then quietly consigning 1t
to the large cedar chest next TO bundle
OF old yellowish satin which looked
strangely like a bridal dress.
who but some sweet, tender-hearted
sentimental woman would have thought
of such thing?" l unused.
Pm afraid you'll go through that box
you're sitting on suddenly interrupted
me from my reverie as Peggy uttered
this startling statement.
1.-The lid isn't strong and you might
spoil the contents
That's pretty hard on me- said l, as
I hastily transferred myself to an old
chair minus a back, and with it's four
very unsteady legs wobbly as a drunken
man when he comes home at 8 a. m.
As I adjusted myself against the wall l
was introduced to the precious contents of
the box on which l had previously sat-
and Peggy hauled forth a perfect nest of
old ostrich plumes, bedraggled and I'M
curled, artificial roses from which the
first blush of youth had long since de-
parted; pieces of old faded velvet, bro
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
An Idyl of Spring
p. Ar.4Aap NJ II a,r,r

BY Nathan M. Levy.
I'm thinking very much of gladstone
spring,
Imagining
The birds have long been piping in the
trees
Sweet melodies,
Although l only hear-the truth 10 tell =
My baby's YELL
Or some soprano setting up roar,
think. next door.
l seem to see springs varicolored flowers.
Although for hours
My eyes are glued on the wall paper tnat
Adorns my fiat.
I smell the fragrant roses in my dreams,
Although meseems
A boiling cabbage odor just now rose
Upon my nose.
Beside limpid lake I dream | SIT
And-think of i'll
The Ioveliest maid of all doth tenderly
Smile down on me,
Although I only see house upset,
And have to fret
Because my wife's spring-cleaning all the
rooms
With her mops and brooms.
All. all nv visions of the verna1 day
Are swept away, .
And I will have to look for soiace III
Spring medicine!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
Ny Lady Modish

Fabric-Covered Buckles-Square and
oblong buckles, huge in size, and COW
cred with spangled or jeweled FABRICS,
are seen on many of the new gowns.
And All Are Turbans-Among the
new shapes in turbans are the KEN
brandt. the Henry III, the Hussar, the
De Stael. the Drum Major and the Ma
poleon.
Bronze Lace in Vogue-Bronze lace
Is used for trimming gowns as well as
early spring hats.
Twilled Foulards-Unusually hand
scme for gowns are the twilled fou-
lards found in a large range of colors
rs we'll as in many rich designs.
Yelled Hat Crowns-Malfnes of all
shades will be used to veil hat crowns.
Foulards for Linings-F.gured fou-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
What Dreams Mean

Christmas-To dream of this season of
the year Is very lucky. 1t Is a sign of
happiness in store for you and those you
love
Brandy-To dream you see brandy
burning around plum pudding is a sign
of joyful news.
Cakes--To dream you are eating cakes
denotes happiness and prosperity.
Dancing-To dream that you are dane
ing at ball foretells that you will soon
receive good news from a long absent
friend, or that you will inherit an mex
PIT cted legacy.
Gifts--To dream that you have anything
given denotes a marriage in your family,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
GladtShe Is Not a "Lady"

81 am not a 4ady'" announced Mrs.
Jessie Stubbs before the members of the
Austin Womans club of Chicago in
speaking on 1.-THE Modern Woman
Nothing makes me so angry as to be
called a lady or to be told that am
ladylike. 1t is not compliment.
THE definition of lady to my mind,
is a female who has neither brains to
think with nor hands to work with.
am thankful 1 am a woman and can
think and act intelligently.
ut is true that every one receives with
a feeling of regret the news that girl
has been born, because it is natural for
people to rejoice when a boy comes into
The world. The boy will have voice in
the government and the girl will not.
But when the modern woman Is called
upon to be citizen of the state this will
change, and it will not matter whether
a boy or girl is BORN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
A Cure for Nerves

The "nervy" girl will find that ar
hours sewing Is a wonderful nerve
scother. She can sew in all her little
irritations. her fancied injuries, and
generally become her normal self again
when she has finished a long seam.
One of the most nerrotic and ex-
citable women, the famous George
Sand, wrote in praise of the soothing
Powers of needlework and every girl
who tries this simple remedy for nerves
Will doubtless confirm her testimony.
Home Notes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

"Td like to speak to Peggy a moment,
said l. as l encountered the husband
of one of my best friends, as l sauntered
leisurely up the steps of their house a
few days since "She has promised to
lend me Sally Bishop and I simply can't
wait another minute for it"
IF you can find her it's more than
l can do replied the belated husband
II haven't seen her for ten consecu-
tive minutes in the last two days.
Isn't she at home" l queried.
"She's upstairs somewhere-packing,"
he replied, sheepishly.
II thought you were not going abroad
until June" l suggested mildly.
1--WE aren't" he said emphatically She S
packing the winter clothes away and
from his tone and looks I dared not
pursue the subject further. but vigorously
made my way up the many flights of
stairs and finally discovered Peggy in a
miscellaneous heap of old buds and trash,
like Marius among the ruins of Carthage.
Don't fall over the gasoline" said
Peggy, looking up from among the debris
as she saw me holding up my dress,
knee deep, like I was wading through the
Slough of Despond.
1--WE been afraid all day that can
would explode; but let that go. and do
tell me. Dolly. what you would advise in
your Hints to Housekeepers' is to be
done with silk hats which the head of
the house has refused to wear" she
said.
As she got this out of her system she
pointed to a row of six of the very worst
looking beavers in varying shades of
frowziness and some of them with whis-
kers Of the PETER of Kansas type, which
no self-respecting man would wear-on
his hat, l mean, of course.
"Ive no one to help me with this rub
bish, and l just hate for the seasons to
change when one has to pack away their
things, and do you know that l can't
get the man downstairs (meaning, pre-
sumably, her husband,) ito come up here
and tell me what he wants done with his
goods and chattels."
l started to say II don't blame him"
but was suddenly interrupted by Peggy
suggesting that I call him and tell him
I had a new joke to relate or a choice
tid-bit of scandal, to which l demurred
instantly, only to discover that that
man" had ploughed his way upstairs to
the attic, and his deep basso profundo
voice was acclaiming in Pol Planeon
tones:
For Heavens sake. Peggy! Where in
the name of wit did you find those
things?' indicating the aforesaid silk
hats
They are every one your own dear
possessions" she replied sweetly. This
she said. holding up the most forlorn and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
Tells the Difference Of Bishops
and Archbishops

to Kansas City, his former home, to at
tend a conference of church dignitarles,
Among the churchmen present was one
very stout bishop from Kansas. His
obesity was the notable feature of his
physical makeup He bore striking re-
semblance to figures the cartoonists draw
to represent the greedy trusts. Like some
Kansas people, he was inclined to be just
a trifie breezy"
What Is the difference the rotund
bishop good-naturedly asked Archbishop
Glennon, between a bishop and an arch
bishop"
We'll" replied Archbishop Glennor,
with a glance at the Kansas bishop s
front" II should say it was mostly in
the arch, Bishop"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
HAIR REMOVERS
ARE DANGEROUS
Physicians Say, 'DOn't Use Poison.
Gus DepiIatOries."

Gus DepiIatOries."
The extravagant claims recently made by I'M
scrupulous manufacturers Of hair removers in sensa
clans cautioning the public against the Of this
class Of depilatories How many people have been
enticed into using these dangerous preparations with
consequent injury to themselves cannot be estimated
but only guessed at
In the form Of pases, which are TO be spread
upon the skin to rers~m until they dry. These
tain sulphide Of Barium. an insolublo chemical.
sobed by the skin Tho very fact that you told
to leave these pasy compounds the skin until they
dry and cake and then lift on with knife is proof
nositye that they not absorbed. II they are why
possibly do is to remove the surface hair. which
in consequence will reappear stronger and thicker
after each removal
There is only one logical and scientific way to re-
move hair. and that Is by means Of LIQUID contain
ing soluble ingredients which be absorbed by the
skin. DE Miracle. known all the world over the
only real superfiuous hair remover. is just such
1t is easily and quickly absorbed. and
ter you have used II will note there is nothing
left on the skin 1t leaves the skin free from irritation
and what is more to the point 1t is absolutely
poisonous, therefore 1t will not produce eczema or
blood poisoning Remember, no matter what claims
made to the contrary no poisonous, pasty compound
or other worthless connection reach the hair root
Beware OF the fake free advertisers and Others
Don't be deceived by them Better take a doctors
ADVICE. DE Miracle is sold by the Collier Drug Co.
We will send you 52.pase booklet containing full
information concerning this remarkable treatment as
well testimonials Of prominent physicians surgeons
dermatologists. medical journals and the principal
MAGAZINES You should read this booklet before you
~ yn ao VII, to the z: M y Chemical Co.
you want this booklet and viii be mailed sealed
at oncs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
Winter Clothes Now HE Themselves To The Attic
Can Use Them
an n the Arrange

cades of the long ago, bits of chiffon and
the tail feathers of a Lulu bird, and
wings which the tackiest thought most
seh-respecting hen in the whole wide
world would refuse to own.
These are the trimmings" said Peggy
in a somewhat apologetic tone, from pat
tern hats which I have saved from time
to time, and which 1 shall use on some
futures occasion They are so useful
and l never threw anything away in my
life that the very next day didn't need
it. Now, there are those roses, just sup
pose by any manner of means war
should break out between the United
States and-well, say, for instance, Japan
Japan; why, maybe the factories might
close down and perhaps we couldn't get
artificial flowers at ALL
At this bit of foresight I felt very like
my friend, Sairey Camp. and would al
most have resorted to spirits If there'd
been any handy on the mantlepiece. Not
that I'm addicted" as Sairey said, only
take 1t when so disposed"
In times of peace" 1 suggested, will
these treasured roses ever be used?'
Il started to have my spring hat
trimmed in the pink ones this season.
promptly declared Peggy, but the pattern
hats at Francois were so distractingly
beautiful that I decided to wait until next
season. Why, L could take these things
and make the loveliest toque or turban
out of them, and my paternal grand
father used to say that person who
could make something out of nothing was
the greatest of artists
You would certainly attain that dis
tinction If you made anything out of
these" said | malciously
AT this moment the maid arrived with
all the opera cloaks, winter gowns, over
coats. frock coats, evening creations, neg
ligees and heaven knows what not, and
deposited them close by, to be packed
away in moth balls.
Mercy, I haven't enough cedar chests
to pack these things in. and | just can't
throw any of them away sighed Peggy.
Are you as devoted to this old rubbish
as that?" l asked curiously.
81 wouldn't part with one inch of any
of 1t for the world she declared, land
I shall just buy more cedar chests. and
in that way not have to make a choice.
How / wish l could be as cold blooded as
Charles Augustus. Isn't it funny how
hard 1t is for a woman to throw anything
away?"
And as this query was a little too much
for me, wisely refrained from giving an
answer, but quietly made my adeu. with
out even so much as asking Peggy for
the loan of sally Bishop" which want
ed to read that very day, more particular
ly than almost anything l could think Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
The Asquiths Again

Many things are said to have contribu-
ted to the domestic unhappiness Of Prime
Minister Herbert Asquith and his wife,
who are said to be about to seek Judi
cial separation. Matters have reached
such an acute stage that no sooner does
the premier arrive at the official resi-
dence than the wife packs her trunks
and leaves for the country.
Mrs. Asquiths eccentricities and want
of tact are offset by Mr.. Asquith's irri-
liability and Increasing quest of stimula-
ton. The great ladies" of the liberal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
Clever Advertising

An amusing story is being told In So
cial circles in London about a young
American woman who was anxious to be
presented at a certain European court.
OF course, the high officials had to make
inquiries about her social status in her
own country, and pronounced their veto
1t could not be done. The daughter of
man who sold boots and shoes could
not be received by his majesty at a
royal court. The girl was ih great dis
tress. and promptly cabled home to her
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
Spring

There are roses in my garden
All wet with sparkling dew,
Gillies and stocks a-blooming,
And pansies gold and blue.
There are daisies in the meadow.
And kingcups on the hill,
And from the waying grass appears.
Tho golden daffodil
There are cool and fragrant lilies
On the stream so deep and clear
But best of all's the heather
That blooms upon the mere
Cecil Heat III
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

From the National Monthly.
The father of Senator Doliver of Iowa
was Methodist circuit rider in the early
sixties In northern West Virginia.
One Sunday morning he was on his
way to preach al one of his several APP
pointments when he met a young fellow
trudging along with a mattock on his
shoulder. Mr.. Dolliver, anxious to do
good at any time stopped ms horse and
said Good morning, my son, where are
YOU going this fine day with 1nattock
on your shoulder?'t The young fellow
answered.: II am going over here to dig
out fine big ground hog; where in thun-
der are you going?"
Il am out looking up some of the lost
sheep of Israeli" replied the minister.
The young fellows face lighted up and
he exclaimed There's big buck over
here at Uncle Biily's, and I'll bet that's
one of them" tart
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

whatever you may call 1T, SC wells the
foundation that the deficiencies of the
gown virtually disappear, and at the saline
time a decidedly up-to-date air Is given,
to the costume. 1 have Just had a cash
mere princess gown SO glorified. inc
overdress is of net, the same curious
shade of blue. and falls straight from the
bust to within 10 inches of the floor. 1t Is
tucked at the waist line with some hand
work in silver defining the tucks. The
sides are opened and finished with strap
pings of silver tissue, while a fancy
fringe is the finish along the lower
edge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
The Age-Herald's Cook Book

KOUMISS.
Into one quart of new milk put one
gill of fresh buttermilk and three or
four Jumps of white sugar. Mix well
and see that the sugar dissolves. Put
in warm place to stand 10 hours, when
Il will be thick. Pour from one vessel
to another until 1t becomes smooth and
uniform in consistency. Bottle and
keep in warm place "a hours; 1t may
take SO in winter. The bottles must
be tightly corked and the corks tied
down. Shake well five minutes before
opening. It makes a very agreeable
drink. Instead of buttermilk, some use
a teaspoonful of yeast. THE richer the
milk which should be unskimmed, the
better will be the koumis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
What the Shops Offer

Rajah, indeed will be the premiere
material this spring, it seems, not only
for coat suits, but for street and AFTER
noon gowns. Many a pretty frock VIII
be made of this silk, which combines
Oriental richness with the greatest COOL
ness and comfort
Enthusiastically Frenchy are the black
satin bands intended to be worn about
an ordinary linen stock. From the band
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

father. Next day she received the fol-
lowing reply:
Nonsense It's not selling. Am sim
ply giving them away. See advertise
ment."
= This cablegram was duly presented to
the proper quarter, and, although the
ending did not seem quite clear to the
official mind, 1t was held to solve the DIFF
ficulty. So she was presented at court
as the daughter OF an American gentle
man who was noted as a great philan-
thropist
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
doggy Fashions

The latest form of pampering canine
pets is to provide them with motor Cog
giles and hot-water bottles.
Another doggy ideas Is the "going
away coat, which, If the London sales
men are to be believed, is quite a neces-
sary part of the bridal outfit of the smart
set woman who coun not go honeymoon
ing without her canine companion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
An Advantage of the Tunic

There is one good thing about the pres
ent rage for tunics or overskirts of flmy
Gress stuffs," said an observant woman
a few days since. 1.-The fashion makes it
quite possible to have a frock Of last sea-
son do duty this-and, moreover, a frocls
that bears unmistakabe marks of wear.
You see, the chiffon tunic or overdress, or
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

shortly, and also that some good is about
to happen to you.
Snow-If you dream of snow lying on
the ground it is a sign that someone Is
in love with you. If the snow Is falling,
you have many admirers.
Turkey--To dream of a turkey means
that the dreamer will marry a very proud
person. This dream also denotes success
i'll your undertakings.
Yule log-To dream that you see the
yple log burning, denotes recovery Of
health to a sick friend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

party attend official functions at the
house on Downing street, London but
they do not call informally on Mrs. As
quith later. They have learned from ex-
perience that she takes pains to con-
ceal her boredom when she is not with
her small and equally eccentric set.
The wife's friendship for Maud allan,
the dancer, has been the cause of more
than one family squabble. Miss Allan
has a great influence over the premier's
wife, and has had her social support
despite circle of frowns
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17
Flattering

Women, according to a German philoso-
pher, are the poetry of the world. In the
same sense as the stars are the poetry OF
heaven. Clear light giving, harmonious,
whatever you may call 1t, so wells the
destnies of mankind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

lards are to be used as Innings for
many OF the smart tailored coats this
apring.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

Tailored Suit Buttons-Buttons self
covered and set in black rims are be-
ing used on some of the early spring
tailored suits
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-17

Crocheted Bedroom Slippers-Bed-
room slippers crocheted of the heavy
mercerized cotton are most attractive
The changeable eottons are especially
effective.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-11-24
Catholic Bazaar.

The ladies of the Catholic
Church will conduct a bazaar in
the Maryland Hall from Tuesday
till Saturday, Nov 22nd to 10Th,
the proceeds to go for the benefit
of the church
Every evening there will be a
short entertainment and a cheerful
welcome for all.
w. +. Shellenberger writes from
Chicago that the Ellensburg car of
apples which was shipped there for
show purposes in the National
Land show skins everything III
sight and he further says that the
Kittitas booth excelIs anything on
the ground.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-11-24

The present republican admin
istration has been extremely active
in the work of attempting to en-
force the Sherman law against the
meat packers and others who con
troll the prices and the distribution
of SOME of the great food products
of the country. The republican
party in congress during the pre-
sent administration has passed
more reform measures, which have
antagonized great special inter sts
than have ever before been passed
during similar period in history.
Thee are surface indications
which speak loudly that it was con
sidcrcd avisablc to discrcdit the
present administration and to de
privc the republican party of full
control of national legislation, for
two purposes, punishment for what
has done already and warning a
galnst too great activity in the same
direction in the future. The cas-
lest and simplest method of arous.
ing public opinion through which
these results could be accomplished
was to boost the cost of living arti-
hcally, to impose unnecessary bur
dens upon each household and
then to charge the republican par
ty and the republican administra-
ton with responsibility for these
results.
The high cost of living was the
prime factor i'll causing the popu-
lar discomfort which resulted in the
election of a democratic house and
the dcadlocking of congress against
further remedial legislation, while
the administration of President
Taft has been partially discredit-
ed. Wall street is fronkly iubilant
over the result on one hand, and
the artifically-boosted prices of
food, the result having been ac-
complished, have come down -
Post Intclligenccr.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-11-24

Our old friend, w. A. Ashbv Of
the Central Washington Monument
company of North Yakima, spent
a few days i'll the city last week
and Judging from the smile he car
RED, he was we'll satisfied with fine
treatment he received from those
who need goods in his line,