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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20
Lee County officials

Charles E. Mccall, state examiner of
accounts, reports the officers of Lee coun-
ty in splendid order so far as their rec
ords go. Each one of the following is
given a clean sheet: j. B. Lyons. pro-
bate Judge; w. T. Andrews. tax assessor.
D. M. Banks, superintendent of educa-
ton; w. M. Bass, tax collector; ]. 7.
Moon, sheriff; w. o. Brownfeld, clerp
of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20

W. H. Bartlett, mayor, and R. E.
Borrowings, clerk, report that the town
of Boaz, on Sand mountain, has 95S
whites and SO blacks. This is in one of
the most prosperous parts of the state
where they live at home and make
money on the farms
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20
Police News

The new patrol wagon made It's In
itisl run today and went to outskirts
of the city for prisoner.
One of Ensley's police made sure
enough water haul today. A man was
arrested and hauled before the court
charged with violating the prohibition
law. The officer produced a bottle
filled with liquor and labeled corn
whisky. About the time the case was
concluded the attorney for the de-
Tense suggested the bottle be opened
and tasted. 1t was found to contain only
pure water.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20

Huntsville, May 19.-(Special)-
Two suicides and a half dozen
cases of insanity have been report
ed in north Alabama during the
last few weeks as the result of
the passage of the Garth through
the tail of the comet. Great crowds
stood in the streets last night and
no effect was observed. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20
Boy suffers Broken Arm

Hamilton, May 19.-tSpecial. Jesse
Della Northington, son of c. Northing-
ton, a prominent citizen of this place.
had the misfortune TO get his left arm
lady broken while riding his bicycle
this afternoon. He was riding across
a bridge without holding to the handle
bars when the accident happened.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20

Trustees of schools have been called
to meet as follows: Daphne Normal.
Battle house, Montgomery, June 9, at 10
a. M; Moundville Normal. at Mound
vile. May 81; Livingston Normal at 10
a. M, at Livingston, May 26.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20

Benjamin F. Gilmore reports to the Sec
rotary of state that in his losing race for
judge of the First judicial circuit he
paid out in expenses the sum of SPAS.
J. T. Lakeland was the successful man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20

lost lives
on Monday VIII the
of
Thesea
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20
THAT ARE MADE
FOR NO MAN IN PAR
TICULAR

Cannot serve as well as clothes
made for you individually. ALL
wool suits made to order $13.75
to $500.
SINGER s, 1o7 N. Goth st.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20
MIR. Advertiser and Business

Man, we are speaking to you.
Come to our Office and see the
exhibit of advertising art. You
will be glad you did. Barnes
Crosby Company, Engravers,
2111 list ave. M. G. Gugenheim,
Local Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20

Championship match, O'Brien
opera house. j. K. Cutrer VS..
Ivey Johnson, tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-20

Highland avenue bargain, rs
foot lot, near Sycamore street,
at $85 per foot. Oliver-L
Realty Company.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

that he might hush across the stage. crash
into another runaway husband and start
the nose-to-nose talk with: Who vos dot
lady seen NIT you todayT' Dot vos no
lady, dot vos mine wife, Every trained
dog has his day. some Of them two-a-day
except Sundays, and why can't husbands
fly away from washing dishes, helping get
meals, warming the bottle over the gas Jet
walking the floor, pushing the perambulatoT
and listening to curtain lectures?
Then going still further, thing Of what
we'd say II the hypothetical child refused
to be raised. but insisted on going on the
stage as child prodigy, giving limitations
OF Sandow, Eddie Foy, Eva Banawayr
Jock Johnsing and other eminent Thes-
plans,
The wife should calm down. Few
mothers are heard Of In the chorus, al
though we always hear of the grandmother
there, and stage life is lot like raising
kids-much treading the boards late al
night. Don't let the new recruit think she
is passing up the baby cab for the taxicab,
nor the hot bottle for the cold"
"All the worlds a stage" quoted Friend
Wife.
And all the passengers want outside
seats" said the Tired Business Man.
Copyright. 1910 BY the N. Y. Herald Co..
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
IT, Ts~oI D.,os~oon No.
4uV AnVu OuOAuVSO p10u bout Grling
BY WALTER SINCLAIR.

We'll what do you think of that Brook
lyn woman who said that. rather than
raise children. she'd go into the chorus
and carry a spearT' exclaimed Friend
Wife. looking over the city papers.
That must be the spear that knows no
mother" paraphrased the Tired Business
Man II hope the contributing editor
doesn't hear about this, or he may corner
the spear market and put spears beyond
the reach OF such feminine aspirants. In
that case the lady may have to carry the
hook
"At that the proud wife labors under a
Misrepresentation about chorus girling. I
have been to a few shows in recent years
where they featured bevies all either I'M
der or over 90 and Unmarried, married or
dismarried, with few remarked. But 1
have failed to see them carrying spears.
Some carried weight for age-but that is
neither here nor there. Some were bur-
deLed with as much as three words to
speak. But there were none Of those
amazon drills in fleshlings and pinkings
and each carrying young pitchfork. That
may have been all the Herkimer for the
oscsters, but now they have to throw
plenty Of ginger into a show that ails-
ginger ails. surel
Returning TO Brooklyn, howevep-well
all right, don'ti But consider the naughty
wife and what would eventuate II the rest
of the cast were allowed to carry on the
same way. No doubt there are plenty Of
people who sympathize with the artistic
yearnings Of the wife who wants TO tod
die on. trilling, dancing, pranclng, coyly
glancing. all the front row now enhancing.
But pause and consider.
Suppose the husband announced that
rather than support his wife any longer,
he would become a refined knockabout
comedian. What do you suppose an in
dignant public or an apoplectc magis-
trate would do to him? And yet husbands
ought to have just the same right to go
out on the stage and allow other come
dams to kick them in the face or bat
ter them over the skull with canes, al
though It might remind them OF home.
why shouldn't a man be allowed to
run away from home and doll himself up
in grease paint and vociferous clothes so
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
COL. HARVEY W. SCOTT DEAD
Editor of Portland oresOnian Expires
Mt baltimore Following Opera
tiOn for Appendicitis.

BALTIMORE, Aug. s.-colonel Harvey
Scott. editor Of the Portland oregonian OF
Portland, Ore, and a member of the board
OF directors of the Associated Press, died
tonight at the Johns Hopkins hospital, fol-
lowing an operation performed there yes
terday. He entered the hospital several
days ago TO prepare for the operation.
After the operation It was said that Col
onel Scott had stood the ordeal exceedingly
we'll and that he would be able 70 leave
the hospital in three or four weeks. The
immediate cause OF death was heart failure.
PORTLAND. Ore. Aug, S-Harvey Win
field Scott, editor In chief OF the Portland
Morning oregonian. one of the foremost
Journalists OF the west; He was bern In
Peoria, ILL.,, in 1888. and his father. a farmer.
migrated to Oregon territory in 1852. After
working his way through Pacific College
Mr. Scott secured a position on the
oregonian in 1867, a place he held until
lSis when he was appointed collector of
customs OF Portland He held this office
until he entered into a partnership with
Henry Pittock, owner of the Oregonian. a
business connection which lasted until Mr..
SCOTS death.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
He Picks Out a Special Ocean for His
Two Weeks Vacation.

differs little from that of commerce and
is not expensive. For 1t are required two
drains each OF oils Of lavender, bergamot
and lemon. one dram each Of oil OF neroh
and tincture Of tumeric, thirty drops OF oil
of balm, ten drops OF ottar OF rose and one
quart of rectified spirits. This Is mixed.
tightly fastened and stands for ten days,
after which It is strained, All toilet waters
and perfumes are better for keeping some
time before they are used.
The special virtue In such things at this
season is that they are really refreshing
as we'll as pleasant to use. Sprayed on the
body after the bath they impart an agree
able odor, ana when one is tired and eX-
hausted they are invigorating.
MARGARET MIXTER-
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
Doll Finish for the First
Mourning Must Be Plain

in deep black. The width of the hem de-
notes the depth of mourning, those for
widows being wide. while slighter mourning
takes only narrow hem. These must not
be trimmed in any, way.
All plain materials are suitable in wash
goods, but no embroidery, even of the
simplest may appear for first mourning,
however light 1t may be. Lawns, linens
and muSlins are correct. but IL those with
black lines are suggested, they at once be-
come second nlbutning.. First mourning
must be all biact, or, all white.
SILK materialss1aEe made now in white,
with the saShe"d dun finish that is to be
found in black and is strictly mourning
goods. 1t has the merit OF dyeing we'll
later, when colors may be put on.
A girl correspondent recently asked me II
she might wear a white lace hat in first
mourning. Decidedly no. but one of plain
Brussels net either white or black, would
be good. and also pretty, the material
lending itself to millinery.
RosANNA SCHUYLER.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

Some confusion seems to exist as to what
white materials are correct for first mourn
Ing. Be 1t said that all must be plain, and
that those with dull finish alone are proper.
Should there be the least polish to the fin
ish, the stuff instantly ceases to be mourn
ing, and to choose 1t denotes either ignor-
ance or indifference.
There are two trimmings only, or three,
including hemstitching. IL one calls that
trimming, which may be worn. There are
white English crepe and crepe Isle, the
latter more commonly called wash blond"
This is really wash Brussels net and is
entirely plain, yet thin enough to serve as
q decoration. 1t may be cut into strips Of
flat bands and similar strips are gathered
into ruffles. leaving the edge plain. 1t is
extremely pretty for summer and launders
beautifully. English crepe is white as well
as black. Cords or bands of it are charm
ing on dressy frocks.
Hemstitching is always good form, and
bands of thin lawn. hemstitched, may be
worn at collar and wrists. even by widows
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

Harper's Weekly.

harper 3 WEEKLY.
I've found q cook. i've found a cook,
I've found q cook who'll stay.
My kitchen meier will be forsook
From now till Judgment Day.
Her eyes are black as sparkling Goals,
Her cheeks are cherry red,
And sunny curls like aureoles
Are clustered round her head.
And she can sing. and she can dance,
This wondrous- cook OF mine
our kitchen II doth much enhance
To hear her voice divine;
And she can make a pumpkin pie
Such as you never ate
Indeed OF all I've eaten 1
Have never known so great.
And she can brew, and she can bake
Such baking ne'er was seen;
And when she comes TO chop and steak,
She's just perfect queen.
Her sauces take me to Paree,
Her buildings drive me mad.
And nowhere on this earth you'll see
Such salads rich and glad.
Her mashed potatoes taste like cream,
Her turnips all ring true,
Her beets remind you of some dream
When life was fresh and new;
And when she takes a broiler out
And puts IL on the fire,
You eat II feeling not a doubt
That bliss can go no higher
All she's indeed the richest gift
That ever came my way.
When there n cloud, she proves the rift
That lights the perfect day.
Her wages, Just a pleasant word!
oh, how my pulses stir
To think I've had the luck absurd
To win and marry herr
"A SUFFERING MAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

Girls who are SO fortunate as to have
gardens can make their own flower ex-
tracts II they are willing to sacrifice the
blossoms while they are stiil fresh. Sweet
water cannot be distilled from flowers
which have been allowed to fade first. The
petals are to be stripped from their stems
before the morning devils off.
A glass preserving jar is the best vessel
for holding Them and as many petals are
to be put in each morning as can be gath
cred Every day the new lot is sprinkled
with a little salt; hardly more than one
would put on were one seasoning them to
eat When four ouuces of petals have been
gathered-and this is a large quantity-a
pint of strong white wine vinegar is to
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

cents is smaller, except that 1t has broad
shoulder straps OF the goods, white lawn
trimmed with dainty embroidery edging.
A large work apron in Bingham, fitted with
large pockets and broad shoulder strings,
is only rs cents.
The beginning OF the winter is the time
when, in the matter OF taking care OF
her hands, the housewife who hesltates is
in q measure lost. Once they have become
thoroughly broken with chaps It Is some
what difficult to get them whole and
smooth again, says Woman's Life. II before
the coming Of the first really frosty days
we are careful to dry our hands always
very thoroughly after they have been wet
we will be saved annoyance Here Is a
recipe for the treatment OF chapped hands:
Get a small marrow bone from your
butcher Take the marrow out OF the bone,
put II into an old cup. set II at the side OF
the fire or in the oven and leave II until
It bons; then drain II through a piece OF
muslin 10 purify It. Then put in half as
much beeswax as you have marrow Ono
more. or II will be too hard), place 1t again
at the fire or in the oven till It boils. After
It is melted put in some rosewater to i'm
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
Stories About Children.

To his teachers request that he give the
class ideas on the subject OF Bravery"
little Johnny delivered himself of the fol-
lowing:
Some boys is brave because they al
ways plays with little boys, and some boys
is brave because their legs Is too short to
run away, but most boys is brave because
somebody's lookin."
little girl on the train was chewing
gum. Not only that. but she insisted on
pulling It out in long strings and letting
1t fall back into her mouth again.
'Mable!" said her mother in Mortified
whisper. mabel, don't DO that. Chew
your gum like little lady"
well, my little man." queried the par
son. do you always do as your mother
tells your"
you bet I do" answered the 5-year-old
land so does dad
Little Willie was playing one day with
the girl next door. when the latter ex-
claimed:
Don't you hear your mother calling
your That's three times she's done so,
Aren't you going in?"
Not yet" responded Willie.
Wont she whip your
Nav" exclaimed Willie, in disgust.
"She amt Eoin' to whip nobody She's
got company So, when go in she'll just
say. The poor, little man has been 80 deaf
since he's had the measles
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
How to Make Flower Extracts

be poured over II one wishes an especial
tangy water Spirits OF wine which may
be used instead, gives a different scent
In either case the cover. which has been
kept on tightly all the time, is screwed
down hard. and the mixture stands for
Week, when 1t Is strained without squeezing
and is ready for use,
When gardens are not part Of ones
worldly possessions there Is still method
of making very desirable toilet waters.
One buys the strong extract and dilutes It,
For instance orange flower water is de-
licious, and is to be had by mixing one
and three-quarters ounces Of extract Of
orange flower petals with half pint OF
white wine vinegar.
Florida water which one makes at home
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
We'll Known Daughters Of Famous Men

The story of Mrs. Grover Cleve
land has been told in part by
James Lowry Whittle in this way:
This young lady was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. Oscar Folsom, one of
Mr.. Cleveland's associates In the
profession of the law. A young
man of generous temperament and
great abilities, he was n partner
in the firm of Vanderpoel & Lam
ing, but had been killed in an acct
dent, shortly after his friend Cleve-
land, on the expiration OF his term
OF office as sheriff Of Erie county,
had Joined the firm subsequently
known as Cleveland & Bissell. His
daughter was born In Buffalo, in
July, 1864, and under tho super
vision OF her mother. spent some
years at the Central school In that
city. From the Central school she
passed on to Wells college; and It
was here that the flowers sent her
from the governors garden at AL
bany first set the friends of the
maiden student dreaming OF the
possible future In store for her.
These speculations became more
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

Folsom Of Tolsomdale. AS autumn
came round she started with her
mother for a. tour In EUROPE. q
course Of travel which was pro-
longed until she arrived at New
York. on May q in the following
year, to receive the greetings OF her
future sister-in-law, Miss Cievs-
land.
There had been many marryings
at the White House before, but
they had been OF the sons and
grandsons, or the daughters and
granddaughter of presidents or
their friends. This was the FIRST
occasion on which the chief mNgis-
trate Of the union celebrated his
wedding during his term OF office.
The honeymoon was brief and. on
June Is. the tall, graceful girl,
who was not yet 20, entered upon
her important duties as the coll
league Of the president in social
functions.
Mrs. Cleveland was an ideal
First Lady Of the Land" and in
the years of her husbands retire
ment was his unfailing help and In
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

have a friend who never seems to get
any enjoyment out OF life, simply because
she is always worrying about what might
happen to herself or her friends.
II she doesn't hear from her relatives
just the very day she expected TO they must
be seriously Ill. Or. perhaps. the dressmakeT
promised TO send home a new frock and II
hasn't come-it must be lost. says Home
Chat.
But IL seems such pity that the happi-
ness OF today should be spoiled by some
thing that happened yesterday, or by fear
OF what may happen tomorrow. Make up
your mind to forget all the little annoy
ances Of yesterday and start afresh.
Worrying doesn't do the least little bit
Of good and will never ward off an illness
or prevent some calamity you dread from
happening TO you. So just be as happy as
you can and leave tomorrow TO take care OF
itself
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
Items Of Interest to the Women Folk

prove the smell. Rub the hands with this
after washing them. When the hands are
very sore rub them well with the ointment
before going to bed and put on pair OF
kid gloves.
novelty In a feeding bib for . small
child is made from white terry CLOTH into
which all the letters OF the alphabet are
woven. The price is only 60 cents. In the
same section are seen children's boomers
in nice, fine. but serviceable chambray.
They are made with fitted yoke and can
be buttoned to any waist. The hens at the
knees are run with broad elastic. The
colors are dark blue, light blue and pink,
and the sizes tit children from to years
OF age. The price for either size IL 70
cents.
NV that 50 little fulness is seen At the
armhoe, the task Of fitting the sleeve at
that point is difficult for the amateur
dressmaker. For this reason II will be bet.
ter TO cut sleeve and waist In one ~
peasant style, when a plain shoulder effect
is desired. Only skilled dressmaker or q
tailor can give the correct finish TO the
sleeve without fulness at the top. II will
be a failure In the hands Of an amateur.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

fought from behind trees and stone walls
soldiers"
Prof. McMaster smiled
"And yet. after ALL" he said, "our men
achieved the prime object OF a soldier $
drill, which is to make holes in the enemy"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
American Story Tellers
and Their Yarns

John Bach McMaster, professor OF Ameri-
can history at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, said at a dinner in Philadelphia,
apropos of the war OF independence:
1.-THE British complained that our men
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

spirahon. During her subsequent widow
hood she is a quiet but potent influences
stunning publicity and devoting heSSel
to the training Of her children.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
Our Letter Box

Mot EEoeeding Two hundred words
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

active as each success Of the intellectual
girl was marked by fresh tributes. no
longer from Albany but from Washington.
In June, 1856, she completed with distinc-
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

A pretty apron for porch wear is a small
affair OF white dotted Swiss. rounded on
the lower edse and trimmed with a self
hemstitched ruffle. and a small hem
stitched pocket Is added at the night side.
The price is only Is cents. Another At 80
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

Persistent Advertising is the Road to Big
Returns
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

ton her graduate course and went to re-
side for some months in neigh
boring county OF New York with
her grandfather. Colonel John B.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
WANTED--To RENT

We Are Getting Numerous Calls
For Houses Of All Sizes. List with Us.
NOWATA LAND AND LOT CO.,
I24 N. Y Life Bldg. Phone Red 1899.
WHEN answering Advertisements In The
Bee Want Ad columns. kindly mention the
TACT that you saw the ad. in The Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

wERsTER srATIoN-FittssntA ana
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09

tal Daily. o. palE s1eaDt Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-09
WANTED-To BORROW.

FOR SALE-~Gllt edge first mortgage 8
per cent bonds. Address O-492. Bee.
REMEMBER 1t takes but few strokes
OF the pen to state that you saw the ''ad."
in The Bee. The advertiser wants to know.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-05

M >StIINGTON.-During tho famors
usht over the rules in the house
Iasl month Representative Frank n
Lowden of Illinois took his twelve.
year-old son, George NJ. Pullman Low.
ueh' TO the house to listen To tho do.
oates, The little fellow. who is n
grandson of George NJ. Pullman the
iate Pullman car magnate. remained
through the exciting Saturday when
'ne rules were overturned and the
speaker reinvested with the gayel
AFTER Offering to rellnquish it II the
house so demanded.
George sat with eyes glued on the
whlrling dervishes in the arena of the
mouse. He was deeply impressed. MIR.
LoWden said, after the battle. George
can ask more embarrassing questions
than Jim Mann"
For several days the youngster
talked of nothing but the legislative
battle. Then he quoted down, but the
family discovered that he was busilv
engaged in the preparation of a paper.
He worked till his father questioned
him, but no information was forthcom.
ing of the purport of the document
but on the third day he produced a set
of rules for the government of the
public schools. Insurgency is the
| spirit of every line.
The boy is going to be a worse In.