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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
BY FREDERICK J. HAsKIN

Gus city, and even in the absence of
the Grand Lama, forced the desired
treaty. After they left the Grand
Lama concluded IL would be best for
MN not TO return at once to Tibet,
SO he Travelled around through Asia.
becoming a sort OF royal sponger.
80 " nose entertainment cost hosts
about $4,000 a day. In 190s he
reached Picking. remained awhile
with the rqyal~ family there. and then
returned To Tibet The Grand Lama
was stubborn in his hatred OF for
eign influence at hts capital, and after
his return decided TO put a check 10
the power of the Chinese Anbans.
1t was this that led China to drive
him out of Tibet.
1T is said that China intends To dis
pei the Idea that Tibet Is a closed
reservation Tor the support or the re-
ngious dynasty of Lamaism. Here
toiore. OF the 80, 900 people in Ihasa
10000 were monks, a single mona.-
terry containing more than goo of
them, The Chinese are going TO leave
only hundred or more In each mon
astery, forcing the others to marry
anu go TO work. In this connection
Is interesting to note two things
'hat are contained In the books of
was u the effect that In the year If
the Wood Dragon, 1904 in our cal
endar, the foreigner should overrun
the sacred city. The British did this,
Another statement was that there
shoniu Ice thirteen Grand Lamas and
then no more The present unhappy
living Buddha" Is the thirteenth.
Was 1t prophecy or coincidence?
When the English reached Lhasa
they found that instead OF being a
magnificent city of enchantment It
was place of weird barbarity, in
rested with savage dogs filthy pigs
night providers and unholy inst!tu- |
mons. only one highway led to IL |
On this road is the field of death. |
When person dies in Lhasa hts body |
IL cio.hed IN sack shroud. placed |
In big jar and then carried ont |
side the city. Here there IL a mar
pie SLAB upon which tho body is laid /
ana dismemhereG Pieces of the !
flesh are thrown to NANCY dogs and |
tame hut foroidding yuItures Some |
tlmes the relatives gnaw a bone of /
me body In order that the spirit OF |
me deceased may live with them.
Fhe cutting up of the bodies is done
ny despised ragyab has. who are con- t
iemned criminals. ostracized and for
hidden to live In houses.
me houses of the city are fairly
substantial. bug inside they are filled
With indescrtbable fith. The chill
iren run naked. When quite small,
n order to encourage their growth,
hey are smeared with butterF and
ala In the sun Race suicide exists
9 remarkable degree. because of
ne marriage customs. PoIyandry ex-
SITS, nearly every woman having
everat husbands. Marriage is a
amily affair When man mar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Simple Method of Preventing
Severe Colds in Winter

Many severe cold couid be avoid :
ca AZ this season II. on coming in
coofs "a woman would drink a cup
pf hot milk
The object In drinking this is to
start the blood circulating after n
aa6 become sluggish from the cold
WARM food will Draw the blood TO
the stomach and send IL later
thfough It's proper channels. If dt
k~st9en IL hat II should be, Mt,k
rs nouriSHine. and at the same tlna
soothing To nerves which have been
over stimulated h. cold III a little
50. II added the drink may Ice less
unpaisttble for those who do nor
stare for milk
~ thlnk that any kind Of fond
may ." eaten when one IL cold la a
nlistaAe. for the digestive organs Are
nor 10 normal condition at such a
tune and VIII not do their work
properly Therefore. discretion sho,,la
re exercised. and IL milk IL NOT taken
SOUP - an excellent substitute The
object Is to take food that is easy IN
asSignfiate ana warm
Few persons realize that when the
body Is cold vitality is lowered ana
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

course. be more hygienic because they
do not absorb dust as do wooIlen cords
and may be easily busted with d
damp cloth Price. 81 upward.
Among the spring fabrics is pretty
light material called whalebone dag
.onal in mereerixed cotton that Is an
exact reproduction OF the woollen
goods of the same name.
1t is 35 cents a yard and comes
In all shades. For spring frocks to be
worn by young folk and for house
gowns for older women this material
Is admirable.
1t win wash II care Is taken, 30 play
frocks for little girls may be made
when a substantial and pretty goods
Is desired. M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

that only those nho are very strong
should rely wholly upon reaction for
warmth Any one who ia nor strong
rs weakened by such reaction. ana Il
10 reduce this strain that imme-
ciate action should be taken TO re-
store warmth.
colds which make one feel Ill are
hheiy 10 be caught when a person is
Iatigued. as vitality. liz then too low
to throw off the chtl! and lliness NAV
result Indigestion Is another onus..
OF colo, and II is always well to re
sort TO IA good cathartic when the
hTst symptoms of cold are noticed.
Such attacks as / sneak of ara
caused by germs as a rule. and n
the hVer Is made to perform its func
lions there is good chance of the
germs being thrown OFF The dose
should be taken AT night, ana If pn,-
sible the patient should stay In he'd
on the following day This Ia a nl.-
Gry many cannot take, and To these
l say that extra precautions. such as
eating simple food and protecting the
feet from dampness and cold. should
MARGARET MIxTER
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Detachable Cakes for Dinner

cups line graduated sugar. When
creamy add one cup milk alternately
@lth l~2 cups of pastry -four r1t,ef
hna slfted with two teaspoonsful hak :
ing powder. Add one teaspoonf Al
vanilla and the whites Of six e,y,-s
beaten stlff and dry. Bake In three
outtered and Powered shallow sot,.,s
CAKE tins, and put between and on top
me Following; Three cups sugar. one
cup water In saucepan, beat gradually
To boiling. and boil without stirriu !.
until syrup will thread. Pour syrun
gradually on beaten whites OF three
eggs, beating constantly. Continue
until right for spreading, then add
one cup chopped. seeded raisins, one
cup chopped pecan nut meats, 1--WE
figs cut IN thin strips. Grease, FROST
ing as soon as firm.
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
WELL BRED WOMEN
QUIET WITH STRANGERS

Wnen a woman goes to a manscurist
to have her nails beantified she should
AVOID any personal topics OF converse
ton with the operator. 1t may seem
odd that such reminder Ii neces-
aary. but IL is not unusual at such
times for woman to talk Of her pri-
vate affairs in way that Is amazing
To listeners.
No woman Of refinement discusses
personal matters with any but her
most intimate friends. and even with
taaaisa she Keeps certain reservations.
AS rule personalities are not good
form. and certainly should not be ir-
dulKed In among strangers. For a
Woman " Discuss with manicure her
hukhand or the frequency with WHICH
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Martha was,,,n,,,,, .,.,,.a

Sfeanl together one-half pound but
Ter ana pound and half sugar. A5l
sraanailS tbs yolks OF six eggs beat
en. then one pint OF sour cream tnto
twhica has been beaten one teaspoon
HI SODA Sift with one and three
quarter pounds Of -four one grated
nutmeg and sprinkle of mace and
Hnd 20 the batter alternately with the
sirt'am. Fold In the stifiiy whipped
whites OF the eggs and lastly SIR In
lightly one pound each currants and
rAtsins cleaned and Toured, one-hatf
pound cttron cut in fine strips. the
yellow rtnd OF two lemons and the
fufre 81 one.
tsake TWO and one-haif hours in a
SLOW. steady oven, protecting the cake
Attn buttered PAPER while baking.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
cssyrirht. lsss. ~ the hecIsr CssPasy
~ Copyright ise7. Isss. ~ the Rixs~sy cesSssy

III IL Mtekea Tor the ffstdes bstt Il Ia
good tor the sDai"
the kind workuen use. and. fitting it
with a red stem. he tilied 1t with a
dark and sinister tobacco from a
pouch. Always my pipe for me-" be
said and applied match. inhaiing the
smoke as other men lniale the light
SMOKE of cigarettes. ..ffa. It is good!
1t IL wicked for the insides, but II Is
good for ne soul. When am alone I
am chimney with no hebdonsadsry
count of my young friend ! am tenn
perate now"
HE has never smoked. your young
friend" | asked. giancing at my WIS.,
itor rather curiousiy. | fear.
Mr.. SaGren has no vices Profess
or keredec replaced his silver trimmed
spectacles and turned them upon N,
with serene benevolence .He Ia In
good condition. NIL pure like little
children. aud so IL | smoke near him
he choises and has water at the eyes,
though he does not complain. Just
now ! take vacation. 1t ts his hour
for study. bur think he looks mora
ont OF tue front window than at his
book yes, very much since the pass
Ing OF that charming young lady some
days ago"
You say your young friends name
is Satfrens 90 =
oliver Sacren.' The benevolent
gaze continued 10 rest upon me. but a
shadow like faint anxiety darkeped
the Honeric brow. Finally be said
abruptly. 1T Is about niu, that l have
come TO talk to you"
Il shall be very glad
fla, my dear SIR" he cried, but Won
are man OF feeling. II WAS the way
you have received my poor young geu.
tieman's excuses when hs was. so rude
which makes me wish to tals With you
on such subject. IL is why would
not have you believe Mr. Safrren and
me two very suspected individuals
who hide here Ike two Dad criminais..'
NO. no. | protested hastily. The
name-0f Professor kereuec"-
The name CT no man." be thunder
ed. interrupling. can protect his rep
utation when ne il caught peepinu
from curtain. fla. my dear sir,
know what you think. You think:
'He is uice. tiBe tnan. that old pro-
fessor--oh. very nice. ouiy be hides
behind the curtains sometimes. VERY
hue man--oh. yes. only be Is spy
Eh? Ha. ha,'
MOT at ALL" laughed. Il thought
you might fear thar was a spy"
Eth" He became serious.
Il supposed you might be writing a
book which you wished to keep from
The public for time and that possibly
rou might imagine that was a re-
porter
so. And that is ALL" he returned.
With evident relief. mo. my dear sir.
was the spy; II Is the truth. con-
ess my shame. wish very much 10
Snow what kind Of man you are.
And so l have watched you"
"WhyT | asked.
The explanation Is 80 simple; It was
"isecause of--of Mr.. Saffrenr' l said
lowiy and with some trepidation.
To he Continued
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

he goes to the club or the iateness
or his hours is bad taste. The mani-
cure ts naturally prone to chatter,
AMI when the next customer comes
along, If she LIS acquainted. the
previous patrons affairs win proba bly,
be repeated with embroidery. Fortu-
natcly these girls. who hear more of
private affairs than they should, toll
less than they know, and are more
given to corcealment than to repeat
Inc. OFTEN Il woman discusses pel-'
sonai matters In d pubiic place WITH 4
ciose friend, and this in d manicures
Office IL making the operator q human
receiver. Che Ii probably not Interest 4
ed, and fors+ts all about 1t az soon
a. the xonaan departs, bur. on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Fads for Women.

Among the portieres appropriate for
dens. libraries. etc, are those made
from strips of leather.
In dull tones theEe are effective.
Browns and greens are restful, while
the reds brighten duh roem. These
draperfes are made from fiat strands
laced together at intervals. then Knot
ted and otherwise connected artisti-.
cally They are designed TO take the
place Of rope portieres and win. or
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

otn'r hard, she may repeat every
tEinS 20 ire next arrival
\ w"inai who is well bred con-
aH'S herself with her manicure Us
she does With any one else wno II
serving her at the moment. She is
courteous and considerable, and she
may chat IL she likes. But should
she do so, II Is on general topics: a
play or book, or some other sub
ject that Is not less interesting. be-
cause Ii Is impersonai.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

sf "e,aothes do not make the man.
THAT'S tough on YOU"
What do you meant"
Take your clothes away from you
and thsre'd be nothing ieft-"--cieve-
land plain Dealer"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

have servants come .trooping to your
I've advertised and hardly get repiy.
Mrs. R.-Oh. my advertisements cGl1
for good looking Lady help Beaten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
100000 RED CROSS STAMPS
 TO BE SOLD IN BIRMINGHAM

The Birmingham Red Cross society has ordered 100000 Christmas seals from the headquarters of the American National Red Cross. If the people of Birmingham respond as usual to the appeal of the local committed which is headed by Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss, the local society will have s20O0 with which to fight the white plague in Jefferson county.
 The Red Cross society has decided that the proceeds from the sale of these seals shall go to the local Anti-Tubereulosls association, which will apply 1t to the support of the camp on Red mountain where r patients are now being cared Tor
 So great has been their improvement under the modern methods in use that they voted to remain In the tents all winter, instead of moving into the houses at the foot of the hill
 Announcement comes from the head quarters of the American National Red Cross that Christmas seals are being printed at the rate of 100000 a day, and that already over GO, 900 900 have been given ,>I to agents In all parts of the United StStes ''The demand for these holiday seals is greater this year than ever be- fore" says the report. At the same time the Red Cross issues a warning ealing attention of all users of Christmas seals to the ruling of the postoffice department that these stclxers must be placed on the backs of letters and packages. To avoid the possibility of the misuse of holiday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
WEST END BRIGADE
Interesting Programme at West End
 Methodist Church Tonight

The West End Bridgade" of the Meth odst church. will render an in- teresting progra mme tonight at the church beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The following programme has been arranged under the direction of Mrs. Smith, captain of brigade.
 March song by entire brigade. Prayer by MT. Moore. Recitation, Mary Fanny Frazier. Song, Bring Them h. by three lit tie girls representing flowers.
 Recita tion, Norma Kellogg
 Recitation, Eileen Croy.
 Song Jesus Bids Us shine.
 The missionary clock by IS chi1- dren.
 Tableau. "Clinging to the Cross" Thelma Baer
 Song by little Harold Kellogg. Recitation, Thelma Baer.
 Recitation, Elise Sparrow.
 "Ouf Land for Christi" 16 girls. Song, duet Eugene Lewis and Will lard Short
 Recitation, Lena Kellogg.
 Tableau Naomi and her daughter n-laws."
 Tableaus Our Father Who Art in Heaven"
 Remarks by Mrs. T. G. McGahey on brigade work.
 Needs and condition of Wesley house, by Mrs. J. l.. Brittian.
 Closing remarks and prayer by MT. Hopper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
PUBLIC LIBRARY
 MEETING TONIGHT

An important meeting of the Birming- ham Library association will be held at the city hall tonight at clock at which officers will be elected for the year and other business transacted. The official call, signed by President A. H. Ford and Secretary Frances Nimmo Greene, says.
 This meeting is of special importance, as it is the time for the annual election of officers Members of the association are urged not to allow anything to in- terfere with their attendance, as it means much to the future growth of the public library.
 "The public library has already become a factor in the growth of our city, but it admits of still greater influence. The time is near at hand when we shall have to provide fitting buildings for 1t. The time is already at hand when we shall have to accelerate the growth of the all ready splendid institution.
 "All citizens who are interested in the development of Birmingham are invited to be present Friday night, whether they be members of the association or not. A representative attendance will show an appreciation of what has already been accomplished and vital interest in the promise of future achievement in library development"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
CITY FINANCIERS
 HOLD BUSY SESSION
WEDNESDAY PROMISES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT IN MANY MONTHS

meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held last night in the Mayors office with doors closed.
 The city fathers are figuring zeal ously on the financial problems of the city. Budgets are being drawn and re- drawn. Plans of retrenchment are be- ing matched and every effort put forth to make ends meet.
 Chairman M. H. Mcdowell states that he hopes to have the budget ready for the next council meeting.
 The meeting of the City Council next week will be one of the most inter esting in months First will come the action on Mayor EXum's veto of the Tidewater franchise. followed by the settlement of the paving war, and ac- tion on the petition of the Coosa River Development company for franchise. There may also be a report of the rail- roads on @ viaduct question, as the city gave them only until December ' to come to an agreement. If they do not make satisfactory advances the council proposes to take legal steps to force the building of a viaduct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
No Purchasing Agent
 To Be Named By O'Neil

purchase of supplies shall be the duty of the state convict board and in future it will be done from the office of the board.
 A new development In the political sit uation is the fact that R. H. Walker, Governor Corners appointment for mmi- grafton commissioner will go out with the Conner administration, and it Is quite likely that Fred Wall, the popular mayor of Athens. will receive the appointment. | Another position which seems 10 be vir- tually settled is that of adjutant general. The incumbent Bibb Graves. has ceased his activities and 1t is understood that he is no longer a candidate for the position. Major Joseph Scully's appointment is practically assured.
 A. E. Walker seems to be the best bet for president of the state tax commits sion. Mir. Walker was one of the strong est O'Neal men in Lauderdale, and Is an old friend of Colonel O'Neals. James c. Oakley will probably head the convict board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
SMOKERS OF FINE
 CIGARS SUFFERING Wholesalers Unable to Supply
 Regular Demands CAUSED BY BIG STRIKE Local Dealers Say It Is Now Impossible to Get Clear Havana Cigars to
 Meet the Requirements Of
 the Wholesalers

The retail cigar men of Birmingham and the smokers of clear Havana goods are finding trouble in getting the brands to which they are accustomed.
 We are having the greatest difficulty in filling orders,'' said R. D. Burnett, head of the wholesale house of R. D. Burnett & Co.,, yesterday. Tt all comes about from the strike in Tampa and the recent storm at Key West, which put a number of the largest cigar fac tories out of business.
 As an example of conditions we usu- ally keep from 60,OO0 to 100000 Prince de Gales on hand all the time, and we usually have in stock from 5000 to 75,000 Cuesta Keys on hand. Our humidor now looks like cyclone had struck 1t, the stock is getting so low. Ordinarily we receive these goods in shipments as large as 100000 at time, but now they come fin driblets of 500 or so
 Tt looks as though the Christmas pack ages of cigars will be out of the question this year Since we cannot get the regu lar shipments to supply our trade we do not expect to be able to get the fancy packages.
 "Only the clear Havana goods are af- IeCltu DN lne present. COnulllOHS, dS We are able to get all the seed goods from Philadelphia and other northern points which we desire.'
 "Thirty-six of the largest factories of Key West and Tampa have been closed for some time." said c. C. Snider, head of the wholesale tobacco firm of c. C.. Snider & Co.,, 'and the retail trade Is now beginning to- feel the effects of the troubles under which we wholesalers have been laboring for several weeks We have been able to get very few of such cigars as Charles the Great and Henry ", and the Christmas packages Il seems will not be supplied at all
 "The Porto Rican goods have come to the rescue In some measure but eveE they are greatly behind because of the unusual demands made upon the fac tories The Porto Rican factories supply such cigars as Portina, Fl Zelo, La En- trada and El Toro We get weekly ship ments of these but not enough to supply the demand. New Orleans factories are supplying some goods but not enough to meet the requirements. There is no difficulty in securing plenty of the cheaper grades of cigars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
Road BuiIders' Convention

The American Road Builders associa- ton, composed of delegates from all parts of the United States, will meet in Indianapolis December.6 6 to 9. James H. Macdonald, president of the association, has appointed four delegates to represent Alabama at this convention. They con- sist of J. A. Rountree of Birmingham, G. A. Nelson of New Decatur, V. B. Atkins of Selma and John Craft of Mobile 1t is expected that this convention will be one of the most notable gatherings of the kind that has ever been held in the country. Among those who will attend the convention will be state delegates. highway commissioners, engineers. dlrect- ors of public works, superintendents of streets, representatives from good roads organizations and others officially em- ployed or interested in the great subject of good roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
EAGER TO WORK Health Resained Fly Right Food

The average healthy man or woman Is usually eager to be busy at some useful task or employment
 But let dyspepsia or indigestion get hold of one, and all endeavor becomes a burden.
 "A year ago, after recovering from an operation" writes Michigan lady. my stomach and nerves began to give me much trouble.
 At times my appetite was voraciouS, but when indulged indigestion fol- lowed. Other times I had no appetite whatever. The food l took did not nourish me and l grew weaker than ever.
 ''I lost interest in everything and wanted to be alone. I had always had good nerves, but now the merest trifie would upset me and bring on violent headache. Walking across the room was an effort and prescribed exercise was out of the question.
 "I had seen Grape-Nuts advertised. but did not believe what l read at tho time. At last when it seemed as if | was literally starving. l began to eat G.ape-Nuts.
 ''I had not been able to work for a year, but now after two months on Grape Nuts l am eager to be at work again My stomach gives me no trou- ble now, my nerves are steady as ever and interest in life and ambition have come back with the return to health.
 Read 'The Road to Melville, in pkgs "'rhere's q Reason
 Ever read the above letter. \ new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
NEW L, 6 N. TRAIN
 ATTRACTS INTEREST

Montgomery, December 1.-(Speciai.)- Interest in the new Louisville and Nash vile train which is to reach Montgomery about I O clock in the morning is mani festing itself throughout Alabama in the form of the question whether or not the carrier will make connections with the Atlantic Coast Line train which leaves here about that time for Savannah and othcr points.
 In order for the connection to be made the Atlantic Coast Line schedule must be changed to make the ends meet, the present Coast Line train leaving about 6:05 o'clock on its journey to the coast
 Inquiry at the passenger offices of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and or the Atlantic Coast Line railroad has re- suited in information to the effect that negotiations are now under way whereby 1t is hoped to have the carriers connect, the direct information being given out that if the business from the new train seems to justify the delay the schedule will in all probability be changed an hour.
 Savannah officials of the Coast Line now have the question under advisement and are expected to announce their plans within the next two weeks.