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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
LAFOLLBTTE IS IN
 GOOD COMPANY

Rochester, Minn., October 4.-Senator LaFollette was operated upon for gall stones at S:2O a. m. today, and the oper- ation was completed at $40 p. m. Eight stones were removed from the gall blad- der Prospects for recovery are good.
 All of the gall stones were small
 "The complications as diagnosed were slight adhesion of the small intestine to the gall bladder, acute inflammation of the pancreas and enlarged 1ymphatic gland, due to septic matter in the gall bladder.
 "The danger will not be over for sew eral days on account of these complica- tions He stood the operation well and prospects for recovery are good"
 The above bulletin was issued at Il o'clock today from St. Mary's hospital and was signed by Drs. George Kenan, c. H. and w. J. Mayo.
 In explaining the bulletin issued. Dr. Phillip Fox said:
 The operation disclosed exactly what we expected and bears out in every detail the exhaustive diagnosis of last Friday and Saturday. cannot set time when the senator may be pronounced out of danger, but there Is no modification to be made of previous statements that he will be out in three weeks"
 Senator LaFollette began to rally from the ether in the operating room and ir the hallway, while being removed to his room. Dr. Fox asked, How are you feeling, Bob?". Sore, but bully" re- piled the senator.
 This was but few minutes after the operation. His mind was entirely clear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
FEE SYSTEM MUST
 BE ABOLISHED

Washington, October 4.-(Special)-Th abolition of the fee system for sheriffs, deputy sheriffs. constables and justices of peace, Miss Tutwiler, delegate to the American Prison association and Interna- tional Prison congress conventions from Alabama, declared today must be the next step in the progress of the state. ''These officials now profit by this out rageous system" she said today, and should receive regular salaries instead of fees. which she said were a harvest of crime.
 To consider criminality as an asset was mediaeval. Miss Tutwiler said, in re- gard to the fact that Alabama convicts have earned nearly s2,o01,00O for the state in the last four years.
 She explained the leasing of convicts in Alabama. as the result of the poverty that followed the war when southern states were unable to care for their pris- oners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
NEGROES DO NOT
 CONCEAL LYNCHING

Talladega,4$ctober 4.-tspeclal.)-A negro mob. ffPT 15 to 20 men in num- Der. lynched an escaped convict named Ed Wright, a negro. for the crime of felonious assault on a negro wom- an 65 years of age. named Nancy Sims. on Sunday evening at 6:aO o'clock at railroad station on the Georgia Pa- cific division of the Southern railroad. named McFall. this being probably the first Alabama case of negroes lynch ing one of their own color for this crime. The white people of the neigh borhood knew nothing of the affair at the time of It's occurrence, nor were the authorities of the county notified of it until after 9 o'clock on Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
Fearfu1Loss of Life In Wreck On
 An Illinois haterurbdn Rdil7Udy
Trail Of Dyndniters Is
 Picked Up In Los Angeles

go on the Times property and conduct a separate investigation. This was also re- fused.
 Seven bodies were recovered from the ruins today. One was identified as that of John Howard, a lynotype operator.
 One of the other bodies Is supposed to be that of Eugene Caress, another lynetpye operator. The other four are mangled beyond recognition.
 The seven bodies 1avered today bring the total taken r from the fuirs up to IA. Sew < believed to be still buried in tl o., IS.
 Clue At .S nd
 Oakland, Cal. oo 4.-on Sep tember 20 two m oo sing the names Pastime from ? A. Burroughs of Oakland. TT cs d $500 deposit and gave liber o z tal when they re- turned tho 's pn September 26 :. Bryce and his anion answered the description giv~ he police of Bryson and Morris, who purchased the explo- sive at Giant, Cal.
 The boat showed the effects of hard usages. On the bow were the marks of tacks as If sign of metal letters had been tackled over the "Pastime."
 This leads to the belief that the name Peerless" was used to disguise the boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
ENSLEY STEEL PLANT SECURES
 LARGE ORDER FOR STEEL RAILS

New York, October 4.-(special)- After & period of stagnation lasting since the spring months, the market for steel rails was enlivened today by an order for 15,o00 tons placed by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad company with the United States Steel corpora tion. The order will be executed by the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, a subsidiary of the Steel cor poration.
 The price was at the $2S-a-ton rate, which has been maintained for stan dard rails, regardless of the fluctua- tion in the prices of other steel pro- ducts during the past several years. AS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05

rail orders go in normal times the At lantic Coast Lines order is a small one even if 1t Is supplemented, as was re- ported as a probability today by an additional order of 2000 tons to be placed in a few days.
 Before the railroads began to shut down on expenditures for extensions and improvements after the panic in- dividual orders for 50.000 tons or more were not uncommon. It was not the size of the order which interested the trade today. but the possibility that 1t foreshadowed a turn of railroad buying. It Is usually at this season that the railroads begin to place orders for the following years requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
Noted Character Dead

Hot Springs, Ark, october 4.-Frank Flynn aged 73, one of the most noted characters in this section of the country, died at the Army and Navy hospital here today. In 1873 Flynn engaged in a street battle with Mike Doran, In which three men were killed. several hundr~d shots fired and house fronts and signs riddled with bullets The fight was the result of a controversy over gambling matters. The remains will be inferred at the National cemetery at Little Rock. as the deceased yes union veteran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
New Election Ordered

Richmond, October 1.-The state demo- cratic convention in session here adopt ed a report from the subcommittee which investigated the alelged frauds in the democratic primary election in the Second Cor Norfolk). congressional dis trlct. and which recommended that the primary of August 23. 1910, held in the Second congressional district for nomi- nation of candidate for Congress. be declared null and void" The committee has not yet decided what 1t will do with reference to holding new slectiod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

New York, october 4.-Charles IT. Young, president of the re- publican club of this city from 1907 to 1909. announced his re- tirement from the club today and his intention to support John A. Dix. the democratic nominee for governor.
 "While I have been repub- lican for 29 years" he said in his letter of resignation. If Stimson is elected I feel that Roosevelt will be President again and we should have noth- ing but windstorms for four years. We need to defeat Stim- son to put out of power imme- diately the most arrogant boss in the history of the party"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
Former Congressman Dead

Dubuque, la, October 4.-Former Con- gressman Thomas Updegraff Of the Fourth Iowa district died at his home in McGregor, Ia. today. He retired from Congre6s in 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-05
Deaths In Italy

Rome, October 4.-Twenty-eight cases of cholera with 10 deaths with in the last 24 hours throughout Italy Is the official report tonight. Of these 10
 cases and three deaths were reported from Naples. The remainder are di- vided among the provinces of Avel- limo. Bari, Casserta and Naples.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

But there is always a welcome place
for good listener. If you are in this
class, there are few things to keep in
mind. First, you must force yourself
TO pay strict attention to the takers
Pin your thoughts to the conversation;
do not let your wits go wandering into
the why and wherefore of the takers
dress or business
Be ready to answer any query that
might be made. for OF course a good
talker viii try to engage his listeners
in an exchange Of ideas. Then be ready
TO rescue the topic from an inglorious
death due TO the interrupting person.
You were saying that you preferred"
etc. is often very little thing to
bring out a story that might never be
heard. Every woman can do that much.
A casual, relevant remark is within
any ones power, and the good listener
with this ability is just as necessary to
a social gathering as a good talker.
Good listeners rarely have things to
regret-and that is much in the favor
Of silence. Then, too, by listening at
tentively there will be gained certain
knowledge and valuable information
that may in time result In an easy,
self-possessed ability to talk well. In
deed, there are more good listeners
needed in the social gatherings OF our
little world.
This is plea for the useful art of
keeping the lips closed while others
speak. For the silent ones there should
never be despair.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20

TIYAlNTING is the sudden loss OF
Ii consciousness due to an enfeebled
Il action Of the heart. A low rate
OF respiration and extreme pallor
accompany this condition. The clear
head OF the outsider is all that is nee
essary 10 restore the person TO con-
sciousness. and my little talk today is
TO bring before your minds some OF the
necessary and effectual steps in the
treatment OF one who has tainted
The causes Of fainting are many. A
general rundown and weak condition
IS sometimes brought to the knowledge
by fainting spells. There is. OF course,
fainting that results from intense pain,
from lack OF fresh air. from an insult
cient amount OF nourishing food. or
from a shock to the mind.
In any. one Of these cases women are
on the fainting list more than men
But the necessary facts once acquired
by you will be helpful in any emergency
OF this kind.
I have seen ignorant persons doing
the very thing to a fainting woman
that initiates against the recovering of
consciousness. A person who has
tainted must not be kept in an up
right position.
Place the body in fat position, and
II possible. have the head a little lower
than the feet. The heart will be aided
IN its work OF pumping the blood to the
brain and head. When this is done,
and the flushed, natural condition OF
the skin is evidence OF the restored cir
culation. the return Of consciousness
soon follows.
As soon as this very important step
IS taken. loosen all tight clothing at the
neck and waist. Corset strings should
be cut, if there be difficulty encoun-
tered: collars and belts should be de-
tached. The object IS TO secure an easy
condition OF respiration. Fresh air must
be taken into the lungs in great guam
titles The removal Of tight clothing
assists IN this action. That is one rea-
son why a fainting person must not be
surrounded by a ring or hedge OF the
curious and thoughtless onlookers.
A brisk rubbing OF the hands will
bring the blood from the heart TO the
surface Of the body. Remember that
your aim IS TO stimulate the heart,
which has decreased its speed.
Every one knows the efficacy Of the
cold-water dash. that shocks the ex-
terror muscles. thereby bringing the
blood and its warmth back to the head.
This can be given TO the forehead or
the hands.
Smelling salts stimulate circulation
Their refreshing odor is the last Of this
Quick treatment that usually is effective.
OF course, 1 must insist upon the ad-
vice Of a physician if fainting spells
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Anxious to Knozo

Dear Mrs. Adams.
I am Young lady of II and care a lot
for young gentleman of 49, He shows q
great deal of respect for me. I am NOT
positive whether he loves me or not and
thought YOU could tell me how to find
out.
NY girl friend also would like to know II
you think she is In the right or not when
she does not speak to young man who
made an engagement with her and didn't
fulfil It CONSTANT READER.
Propriety prevents a young woman
from finding out whether or not a man
cares for her. She must wait patiently
until he is ready to tell her of his love-
anything more than good friends.
l always think it is foolish for a girl
to stop speaking to her friends, for II
places her in so many embarrassing po-
sitions. Your girl friend should. how
ever. demand an explanation from the
young man who failed to keep his ap-
pointment. He may have had some very
good and reasonable excuse to offer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
TWenty-One and Fifteen

Dear Mrs Adams.
! am Young man Of q and am in love
with a young girl of Is, whom frequently
kiss These kisses are very sincere, be-
cause love her very much. Her father
and mother have seen me kiss her often
and do not object. Do you think it proper?
Would you advise me to propose to her at
this tender age? feel that cannot walt
much longer.
There is only one objection can see to
her and that is her family is very ignorant
and poor. and mine is very arstocratic. /
don't think they would become friends,
FRANTIC SUITOR.
Because the girls parents do not OBJ
ject to your kissing her does not signify
that you should indulge in such famili-
arity. You should be manly enough to
refrain. knowing it is improper for you
to kiss a girl unless engaged to her.
Do not propose to her. She is too
young to think seriously about such a
subject
When a man finds any objection to a
girl, it is sign he Is not deeply in love
with her. I advise you to keep away
from the girl, for she Is too young to
accept attentions from any man.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Prospective Brides Wardrobe

Being devoted reader Of the paper.
bride-to-be or engaged girls wardrobe con-
sists of-how many OF each different ar
ticle? A. B. G.
Your question is a very general one,
for the prospective brides wardrobe and
linen depends entirely upon her station
in life. AS / do not know how often
you expect to entertain or be entertained,
I cannot say definitely how many things
you will need. One-half dozen of each
piece of undergarment is generally
understood to be convenient number.
A dress for every time of day is
necessity. That Is. morning tailored
suit, an afternoon gown and an even
Ing gown. A hat to be worn with each
one is needed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
When Parfi,lg

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Who should speak of parting first when
q gentleman escorts a girl home from
dance or party
II I am anxious to hear from gentle
man correspondent / should not send
second card OF letter before ] get his.
should II r. 3. G.
The young man should speak OF
parting, but should he linger longer
than is absolutely necessary you
might give a gentle hint.
It would be better to wait until you
hear from him.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Correspondence Queries
EAR Mrs. Adams.

LAX 4AfS- taAaAAS-
Would you please tell me IL il is
IL proper e write to a boy have never
zeenZ I have been exchanging caros "lth
him I received a letter and his picture
don't nrd much tine TO answer his letters
What should ! do when two young boys
cali on Ine2 Should / go out and get an
other girl 1r.ead OF mine 70 help entertain
did write to a boy friend OF mine until
some time ago, when / maoe mistake IN
l5lal.sue the stamp. and he didn't answer my
liter am going 10 his town on a snort
II ! should happen TO meet him.
A HIGH SCHOOL GIRL
II YOU have never been formally intro
dtlced 10 the boy, you are doing wrong TO
carry or even q postal correspondence:
r. Won are so busy. why bother about
writing At anE -. ,,v
If the boys have called without your
e,rnecffng them. il would hardly be
n~eoer 70 leave them while you run out
10 search for a girl friend: Solve the
nroblen by asking a member OF your
family to help entertain.
Why shouldn't you speak TO the boy
TIa may have some very good reasons
for not answering your letter.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
To Let Him KnozU

Dear MIS-. Adams.
A few days ago. after walking home with
me, young man kissed me before could
prevent 1t. Will you kindly tell me how I
can show him my displeasure?
Also, Is 1t proper for number OF Young
girls to form club and rent rooms un-
known to their parents? BELLE W.
Any man who would take such a lib
erty needs to be spoken TO plainly II
you want him to know how displeased
you were with his actions.
There would be more comfortable
feeling If the parents were aware of
the clubs existence and were made
acquainted with it's members. I never
advise any actions that are kept secret
from ones parents
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20

man OF 20 years OF age and my employ
ment takes me out OF the city about one
half OF each month i am. and have been
for the last two years. engaged to a young
lady OF 90 who objects very much to my
being away so much. and who insists that
/ give up the position. although II IS quite
advantageous. She Is quite dissatisfied be-
cause cannot marry her for year or so.
Among my young lady friends Is a girl
whom I like very much and who l have
every reason 70 believe thinks very well OF
me. She Is not vet 19 and is better suited
for me as far as temperament. ETC.. Is con-
cerned. love the girl TO whom 1 am en-
gagged. but am afraid can never make her
happy. What action should take as far
as the two girls are concerned3
UNDECIDED.
Have a heart-to-heart talk with your
Gancee and try to show her that she
should be willing to make a little sacri-
flee. Point out the unreasonablenesS OF
giving up your present position A few
weeks of absence now only means that
YOU will soon be in position to marry
her, whereas a change of position may
mean an indefinite postponement Of ths
wedding day.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Wishes to Groav Taller

Dear Mrs. Symes
/ an is years old and measure FIVE feet
Do you think / will grow any more. and
can you tell me OF any exercise which will
increase the height?
Please tell the quickest and most
effective way to reduce the weight.
weigh l26 pounds. Do you not think this
IS too much for my height7
Ny compiexion Is rather red, and at times
my face looks greasy What can / do for
II? also have a few freckles and some
bumps on my forehead. How can / get
rid OF them? ANXIOUS.
do not think you are through grow
ing, but If you will take stretching ex-
ercises, they VIII help to quicken the in
crease in height. Standing on tiptoes
and extending the hands up in the air
as far as they Will go. and then bring
ing them down to the floor without
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Undesirable Friends

Dear Mrs. Adams
Wo have two girl friends who are two
faced. and parents object to our as
sociating with them. How should we treat
them?
1 am not on speaking terms with boy
and do not like him. How should I treat
him IL should meet him at any parties?
Is # proDer to go coastins at night with
bow friends without chaporon? ROSE.
Treat the girls civilly, but do not
go out of your way to be pleasant to
Them. Deceitful friends are not de-
sirable, and one cannot be reprimand-
ed for stunning them.
AS I have said before. 1t is better to
remain on speaking terms with ones
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Leaving Cards

Dear Mrs. Adams.
How many cards should married won:
an leave when calling Upon married
woman widow and an unmarried
woman
When one has made formal call and 10
has been returned, how soon should q
second call be made?
II the lady Is at home when making tne
second call should cards be left; and
should the same number be left as whdn
making the first call? MARION.
A married woman when calling upon
a married woman leaves one of her own
cards and two of her husbands. A
married woman calling upon a widow
or an unmarried woman leaves one or
her own cards and one OF her husbands.
Do not allow more than six weeks or
two months 10 elapse before returning
the second call
Yes II, however. the calls are very
frequently made. she need not leave her
card
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Vermin-Frostbife

Dear MIS-. SymeS.
Would you kindly tell me through the
paper how TO rid my hair OF dead nitS? l
am l3 years old, and got vermin at school.
Am rid OF the vermfn. but the dead nits
seem to stick to my hair. Have tried fine
combing and brushing. but without success
What is good for frostbitten feet?
a SCHOOLGIRL.
washing your head in alcohol or kero-
sene viii cleanse your hair. Do not use
It near the fire.
Battle your feet with sponge dipped
in solution of one-half ounce of hydro
chloric acid and three and one-half
ounces of soft water. Do not use the
acid alone; it must be diluted or it will
burn the skin.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
LetterSU Unanswered

Dear Mrs. Adams.
I used to be quite friendly with young
man but haven't seen him for a year He
a letter which he answered. I sent an
other letter. but he didn't answer the sec
ond Would II be proper for me To write
and ask him TO send my letters back. or
shall write and ask him the reason FOR
not writing?
If a girl fs engaged and the gentleman
breaks the engagement. saying she Is to
blame IS II proper for her to return ne
diamond ring2 BAOSD.
You made a mistake when you took
the initiative in starting a correspond
ence with the young man. 1t would
be better to let the matter stand as II
is. There is no reason why you should
ask for the return of your letters II
he Is anxious TO write you will receive
a letter from him in due time.
II the engagement is broken, ii would
be proper for the girl TO return the
diamond ring.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Iron for Nerves

am taking tincture OF iron for my
nerves. Could it harm me In any ~ay9
Should l have a PHYSICIANS advice?
NV eyebrows are very light. Would tney
be prettier dark? Could beauty doctor
offp f'PANSY EYES
No one should take iron unless she is
advised by her physician to do So. He
can tell whether your system needs X
or not
II light eyebrows correspond or blend
in with your hair and complexion. do
not have them dyed 1 do not think
there is any dye that will not wash off,
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20

ton OF the unconscious condition is
prevalent. The investigation OF such
cases is necessary. for the causes are
probably serious and deserving of medi-
cal attention.
Because a woman faints do not lose
your good sense and ability to act quick
ly and sensibly. Follow these directions
and your aid TO the injured will be ex-
tremely helpful
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Requested to Recite

Dear Mrs Adams.
II young girl IS years old were re-
ouested to recite In a society OF boys by
one OF its members. would II be proper for
her to do so?
Would II be absolutely necessary for a
girl OF Is wears old to have chaperon
When attending a party with a boy
friend? ELO1SE-
Yes; but a chaperon should go with
her to the entertainment.
Yes
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20
Tzuo Admirers

am M an attractive young lady of IS
years Of age. have have two % gentlemen friends
so much. In fact that one gets angry IL /
GO out with the atneT tnsm and nd,S don't know
treat them both equally. because like one
as we'll as the other.
I am thinking of having surprise party
either Of the men. I thought would take
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20

EXT in Importance to the ability
N 10 talk well is that OF listening.
So many Of my readers write TO
me in self-deprecation because
the powers Of conversation seem TO be
denied 10 them that it is well to offer
a suggestion for the silent.
There is an art in being able to lis
ten well. It is much more easily &C
CURED than that of conversing, and
will be valuable asset on many oc-
casions.
II you have ever been in a group Of
men and women. you will recall that
to a few the conversational ball has
been tossed. and the others are outsid-
ers, so TO speak.
There are sometimes very good rea-
sons for this. Occasionally selfish
talker VIII not let any one else speak;
but more frequently there is a recogni-
ton on the part Of the silent ones Of
their inability to hold their own.