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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
Whistling AS a Language

A description of Gomera, little
island two days journey from Ten
eriffe, one of the Canary Islands, is
interesting because 1t is among the
mountains of this island that the
whistling language is carried on. Wom-
en- as well as men use 1t. 1t consists
SO 1t is said, of sort of telegraph
code with high and low calls, short
and long. with rising and falling In
Elections and curiously articulated
sounds that resemble the 'triple-totngu-
ing on a cornet. Some of the noun
taineers to whom whistling Is difficult
produce the sounds by blowing through
their fingers.
A story is told of Dr. Sprat. who ir
the year 1850 was bishop Of Rochester
and who wrote to the Royal society
of an Englishman he had met at Ten
eriffe This Englishman had been made
deaf for Is days because a native hat
whistled into his ear.
A hotel-keeper of Santa Cruz de Ten
eriffe, according to another story. EN-
pioyed a native of Gomera as kitchen
maid She had a lover, workman o
LaRuna a town about Ave miles away
In spite of the distance, however thu
girl would whistle from the hill at thu
rear of the hotel and so far does thu
sound of the sfnrill whistling carry tina
within short time the man would ap
pear.
The art of whistling is Of great an
tfquity. The early inhabitants of Go
mera were the Guanches, who wert
conquered by the spaniards In the NJ
teenth century. They were sheph erd'
and this fact gave rise to the neces
sity Of whistling.
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Keep Still

Keep still. When trouble is brewing,
keep still.
When Islander is getting on its legs.
keep still.
When your feelings are hurt, keep still
till you recover from your excitement, at
any rate.
Things look different through an unagi-
tated eye. In a commotion. once, l wrote
a letter and sent it. and wished had
not In my later years l had another
commotion, and wrote a long letter; but
life rubbed little sense into me and
kept that letter in my pocket against
the day when 1 could look II over again
without agitation and without tears. l
was glad l did. Less and less 1t seemed
necessary to send 1t. l was not sure 1t
would do any hurt but, In my doubtful
ness, leaned to reticence, and eventually
1t was destroyed. Time works wonders.
Wait til lyou can speak calmly, and then
Wait till you can speak calmly. and then
lence is the most massive thing conceiv-
able, sometimes. 1t Is strength in very
grandeur-Dr Burton.
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las the time and the means, IL

has the time and the means, 1t
pected of her all the more" a.
MY friend Mrs. B. is pale blond II
Is no longer young, hence the pallor
the blondness are accumulated She W
sole ecrue shades, cream white, very pr
blues and paler pinks; never dark shad
More important than her clothes even
the background against which she =
and moves The walls of her tea rev
are in ecrue like her gowns. So is /. |
satin covered furniture against whichCe
leans. The rugs harmonize, the latlr
light emphasizes the tones in their very
softness in order to get the result my
friends desires. you see what I mean. y
he explained when I appeared to doubi
his theory. "A darker woman should
have background of pale yellow, brown
or pink brunette could stand still
stronger tones. 1t Is all study. 1t re-
auires time and thought. 1t Is a problem
to be worked out like any other problem
and the pleasure and the satisfaction at.
forded by it's solution is well worth tho
labor spent on 1t. The so-called Society
woman" is expected to furnish pleasure
Il is part of her daily programme, and
she may well begin with the subject OF
background, of harmony in her surround
ings, for harmony Is one of the basie
principles that no one can afford to disrs'
gard.
IT believe there is much truth in wha'
this man says. It seems to be within the
range of even the plainest woman to ado
to her beauty, and who Is there that,doei
not admire beautiful woman?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11

IT feel exactly like I'm on the top OF
the Brown Marx building" sighed Peggy
as she struggled with her things and
displayed a very pretty effect of we'll
shod feet with silken hose and suede
pumps and a frou-f1ou of silk petticoats
which was quite aliuring.
Il feel like an old hen on very cir
oumscribed nest" I volunteered as /
slipped into my kimono.
do you take Off your stockings" in
quired Peggy.
Certainly not. In case of a wreck
hosiery gives one certain repose of
curity that no other article can bestow,"
l suggested.
Just then a wild cry rent the air.
The inevitable youngster was aboard.
Some one is being slowly murdered
in lower seven" said Peggy. as we both
poked our heads out when the cry
pierced the air. ut reminds me of Mary
Roberts Rhineheart and her story OF
THE Man In Lower Ten"
Let US hope 1t is nothing so blood
curdling as that" l replied as l pinned
my gloves to the pillow and gently
placed my rat" in the hammock along
side of my shirt waist, shoes, belt. col
lar, jabot, two five-pound boxes of Mil
lard's, three magazines, my corset. and
| my nat, Hi Oh WHICH DlddC u CutC ittAS
pot pourri which was wonderful.
II never went to bed with my hat be-
FORE" l shouted to Peggy across the
aisle.
You haven't 1t on, surely?" she an
swered back via wireless.
"Of course not" ! said. but l shall
probably have it on before morning, be-
cause / am morally sure that no self
respecting hat with Partisan label on Its
little inside would stay out in a ham,
mock all night"
Look at the fat man that's going to
have the berth underneath mine," chimed
out Peggy, as the delectable gentleman
asked the porter II lower two was
ready for him
had reached the semi conscious
state shortly afterward, when suddenly
I heard footsteps which stopped near
my berth.
poked my head out and observed the
porter.
What time is it?' I asked
"Ten o'clock replied the porter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11

and $7-may be had at $3.50, 50, and even
$3.50. In one shop they are selling gray
suede shoes at $1.95, which used to be
81 and IS a pair. There are both pumps
and ties in the lot, which will do admir-
ably for evening wear in the winter. 1t
is really never a mistake to buy low
shoes in the late summer. They can be
worn usually all through September and
sometimes even in October. while there
are some reckless maidens who so de-
spise the high boot that they defy pneu-
monia in oxford ties when there Is snow
on the ground.
They are showing a beautiful line of
imported leather handbags at one of the
popular shops They are made of the
finest grades of leather in all the most
sought-after shapes. They are manufac-
turers' samples and only AZ in the lot.
They tell me that the real values range
from IS to $40.
I wonder whether many women realize
that now Is a very good time to buy
lace curtains II seems strange that
1t should be so, when the time for hang
ing curtains is so near. The reason is
that most of the shops are trying to
clean out their old stock before the new
goods come in. Perfectly stunning Irish
point curtains may be had at great bar
gains. An Empire curtain, In the
wreath and fieur-de-lis designs, Is now
on sale very cheap. A handsome Colbert
curtain, originally s25, is marked very
| low. An ecru curtain with effective
Greek border is another bargain. There
are also lovely designs of the Louis XIV.
Louis XIV. and Louis XVI. periods.
|
| If you are looking for something really
pretty and artistic to give to those
friends of yours who are about to cele-
brate their wooden wedding, let me ask
you whether you have ever thought OF
a salad set I do not mean the ordi-
nary polished wooden spoon and fork
but beautifully carved ones imported
from the Oberammergau region of Ger
many, where the peasants have made
| woodcarving a fine art. One set has
grape leaves and grapes exqustely
carved in high relief on the handle, an
other is adorned with oak leaves and
acorns, and on a third blooms the pretty
edelweiss of Alpine Businesses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
When Travelling In Pullman Car Many
Strange Adventures Are Encountered
An
a II Understanding

light streaming in through the Pull
man window and Peggy called across:
Lets get out and beat all those
horrible old women to the dressing
room. Dolly. Oh. gee, l believe it's a
rattlesnake.'
And then peals of laughter.
Whatever Is the natter" I asked.
~ forgot my hairpins were in my shoe
and when I put 1t on L thought 1t was
| a rattlesnake inside
We finally got to the dressing room,
which was just about the size of a small
center table, but not half so steady,
| and the mirror was so arranged that not
ray of light could reach it In a thou
| sand years.
The whole thing had a Prisoner of
Chillon'' air to 1t, and I wondered II
we'd ever get out alive.
There were three women already ahead
| of us when We arrived.
II forgot to bring a comb" said one
of them, land I will not use the rail-
roads"
TRY your side combs" said a blond
pompadour. persuasively.
"I'll never be able to make 'cuhoffer'
notice the pronunciation) In this beastly
hole, said a third.
All I1o tlIDe L Was HOlul1lS O1l u tne
rail and hoping I'd finally get a peep
at myself In the glass.
THE man l kicked In the face this
morning when was getting out of Upper
Four was furious" said the blond POM
padour.
Ibid you sleep In an upperT' said
Peggy at this juncture, who never can
keep out of a conversation when 1t is
conveniently located.
drrt fit,,o In NV xuo Q
the naughty reply. 1T always occupy a
drawing ROOM"
"Well, you needn't be so peevish about
it, said Peggy, who always has a chip
| on her shoulder, and Is never above fight
| ing. even with a stranger.
At this psychological moment the porter
appeared at the door and asked: HAS
any of you ladies los liz bag?"
Everybody began to tumble and feel
about and one of the three said:
It's mine. Oh, thank you SO much por-
ter! I am so glad we have an honest
one aboard this train. Lots of them
would have kept it. Here's so cents for
you and thanks again.
And as the FIVE of us huddled up in
the corner so the door could be opened
wide enough for the hero of the occa-
sion to receive his money a feminine
voice from the outside said:
| 81 am sorry to trouble you, but please
let me get In the dressing room. have
only two hours in which to make my
toilette and as my f1ance is going to meet
me, I will have to look my best. You
know how 1t is to have fiance meet
you. Mercy! what a scramble! Is there
any way to heat curling tongs and won't
one of you promise to cdrne back and
| fasten my waist for me and oh! gra-
cious! I've lost my hair net and where
are my gloves and
Next time l go I'm going by boat
declared Peggy, as she dumped all OF
her toilette articles into her bag. max
ing an ola podrida that was well worth
coming miles to see, "and> shall never
take a trip to the Pacific coast until
the Pullman company makes larger dress
ing rooms and upper berths are tabooed.'
| So there!
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Where shall put my hairpins?" asked
Peggy, as she gave me sidelong glance
from her suspended state of animation in
the air, while the porter held the ladder
for her to climb into Upper Two
"Why-er-in your shoe" I suggested
promptly as 1 prepared to disrobe In the
limited space which is permitted long
suffering public by the philanthropic
company which rents out rooms to trav-
elers.
It am going to do what l have done
every night of my life since I was knee
high to a duck" Peggy waved back as
she tumbled into her berth which was
opposite mine, land see If there is a
man under my bed"
well, there is no chance for anything
to get under mine, being a lower l re-
piled, for the suit cases and umbrellas
and paraphernalia which the porter has
arranged underneath would not permit OF
even a well behaved mouse daring to
venture in.
where do you put your skirt?" asked
Peggy blandly.
''Fold 1t up. you goose-y, and put it at
the foot of your bed" l said haughtily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
Where the Country Girl Excels

Every girl has her own particular
charm, but certainly the country girl
possesses some extra specially beguiling
ones.
To begin with, she is so much younger
than her town sister-for all that the
years may declare differently. So inf
nitely fresher in mind. as she is roster
In complexion and brighter of eyes
Amusements that have ceased to be
amusements to the town dweller fill her
with keenest enjoyment. Perhaps 1t is
in delicious and frankly displayed joy
of life that the country girl most excels
Her tongue may be less ready, her
general appearance less smart than II
she had grown among brick walls and
shop windows. but the country girls
bright face takes all hearts by storm,
and the gentle friendliness that Is the
inevitable result of country neighborli-
ness makes friends for her wherever she
goes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
What Dreams Mean

Tariff you dream of tar. it Is an omen
that you will shortly undertake voy-
age.
vexation-To dream that you are vexed
signifies long life and prosperity.
Wick-To dream that you are measur-
ing wick for a lamp is sign of
joy.
Notwithstanding of wreath is very
favorable; 1t denotes honors and pleas
ures.
Yew-Tree--To dream of a yew-tree Sig
miles constant love and friendship.
Cathedral-To dream you are In ca
thedral foretells a wealthy marriage.
Pearis-To dream Of pearls is most for
tunate. 1t implies that your qualities are
many. You are generous, just and con-
slant, Other people look upon your ad-
vice as weighty. You will marry well,
and have a good mate.
Maii-To dream that you see mail
train or steamer fortells change.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
The Age-Herald's Cuisine
AN UNUSUAL SALAD.

Procure from the bakery half
dozen cream puff shells (empty), Gu
hole in the top, keeping intact TIL
piece you cut out; chop up one stalk o
celery, two oranges, one grape fruit
one tomato, one cucumber handfu
of English walnuts, one apple and on
bartlett pear. This may either b
mixed with a little mayonaise o
French dressing just enough to moist
en- and hold together. Fill each shell
with the mixture and put the piec
which was cut out on again Plac
each puff on two or three lettuc
leaves and surround with mayonalse, t
which an equal part of WHIPPED cream
has been added.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11

"Merciful heavensw l exclaimed. 81
tn ought 1t was daylight. Remember,
l get to my destination at o'clock
tomorrow morning, porter. SO please
don't let me sleep later than l."
"Yassum," replied that person, and
I heard a giggle across the aisle.
What did you do with your money,
Dolly?" asked a voice. which. of course,
was Peggy's.
Hush" 1 cried. I'm not going to
tell before this whole car full of peo-
pie. might be robbed"
And then we snoozed again.
Again l was awakane dd and this time
heard a voice from the berth that
bounded mine on the south saying:
Porter, turned on the light to see
what time 1t Is, and now I can't turn
it off. Please remember get off at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning and don't
let me get left"
That savant of the people giggled
and numbered on toward his destination
and once more I slept
The next interruption must have &C.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
Do It Now

If you are one of those people who keep
putting off doing little tasks about the
house until they are piled up mountain
high, try the following plan:
Get notebook and write down in 1t a
list OF all the various things you have
been meaning to do but never nave time
to-such as sending off recipe to a
friend, returning the song you borrowed,
or mending the hole in the curtains.
When the list is completed, set aside the
first afternoon or evening you can pos
sibly spare, and work or as many as
you can. AS soon as you have finished
one, score 1t on with pencil, and you
will be surprised to find what pleas
ant sense ton. 1t is to see the list grow
ing smaller.
Very likely you will clear the things on
so quickly that you will be looking round
for other things to do, says Home Chat.
or course, some people have taught
themselves to do things just the moment
they are noticed. or as soon after as they
can possibly manage it, and don't need
reminders, but the notebook will help
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11

CURED about a. m.
We seemed to have reached some
junction and the train celebrated that
notable occurrence by pirouetting
gaily up and down the tracks while
the engine let forth piercing shrieks
like an infant crying in the night,
only more so and then some more.
You know how engines behave.
Suddenly woman in Lower Six
rang for the porter and asked what
on earth the railroad meant by allow
ing so much noise in the middle of the
night.
Another voice said:
rs this Chattanooga or Knoxville
While still masculine voice de-
clared:
"Ill never travel by this dinged road
again"
And tremulous old lady poked her
head out and inquired II there was
any danger and II she should put on
her shoes and bonnet.
Next interval revealed broad day
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to speak beautifully; that that is even a
duty. Let her be made to realize that she
ought to speak clearly. promptly. strenu-
ously as we'll as sweetly, from her throat
and she will do 1t; or If she cannot she
will make her children do 1t. When
women have mastered this ideal they can
not feel hurt or affronted II tho school
continues their work in the case of their
children. 1t is possible that 1t may yet
come to such pass with us that the
teacher of the public schools who may
now send home a child with unwashed
face or hands shall have the right to
expel little one speaking through its
nose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
Clothes An Adjunct to Beauty

Every woman can improve her looks
can be really beautiful" exclaimed my
artist friend enthusiastically. III she will
only pay attention to detail.
1.-THE chief point to be considered is
background" he went on. II know a
woman. Mrs. b., who. apart from her
surroundings. Ia plain In the extreme
Seated at her tea table. gowned in the
right colors. surrounded by harmonizins
tones, she IL really lovely and has the
reputation OF being beautiful"
This Is not foolish idea." continued
my friend ut IL a woman's right to make
herself a. attractive ~ possible In fact
that il what Is expected Of her and II she
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
A Model Queen

The new Queen of England is said to be
everything that good woman, good
wife and a good mother should be. In
detail she is sufficiently serious minded,
yet enjoys joke, is a fine sewer, enjoys
playing with her children, does not care
specially for athletics, is not specially
;ood musician. speaks several languages
md physically is a splendid specimen of
her race. She has perfect health, a beau
tifu complexion and fair hair and blue
eyes Best of all she has a beautiful dis
position and is always happy and op-
iimistc
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sss.......................'
Bait

A dozen puffs of golden hair,
An extra braid and curl,
A dainty swan s-down powder pun,
A box of blanc de perle;
A bathing suit, a motor coat.
A filmy veil or two,
And little patent leather pumps
All shiny, smart and new;
Some silken hose of rainbow hues,
And gloves of wrinkled kid,
A stunning frock of satin pink
In frosty laces hid;
A picture hat, string of pearls,
parasol and fan
Behold the bait she takes along
When fishing for a man!
-Minna Irving.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
Only,

Twas only a bright Good morning
That was called from. over the way
But 1t lief it's cheerful memory
Through a long and weary day.
Twas only gentle handclasp
That was given in sudden mood.
But It left it's cheerful memory
So that even work was good.
IT'S only a word or gesture,
An act, or a thought of ours,
May prepare for unborn millions
A path Of thorns or flowers.
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piness even in little things, and to value
1t when found.
1t Is work and pain and sorrow that
make us realize the blessings of health,
and rest, and the sympathy of our fel-
lowmen: things we are apt to look on
as merely rights, and not as benefits at
all as long as we possess them.
So don't let US be too downcast If we
have to go without many things we
would like. There are compensations IN
every lot If we can only make up our
minds to try and see them.
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We Can't Enjoy Them

So, If your life is dull at times and
your share of delights seem particularly
meagre. try to console yourself by re-
membering that when pleasure does
come your way 1t will shine all the
brighter because 1t will be priced the
more.
Monotony and dizziness should teach US
two useful LESSONS: TO try to md hap
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effects. 1t is not generally understood
that the pedals of the harp are for modu-
lating from key to key, and not for pro-
longing sound"
Nine. Sassoli first began her studies at
the age of Z. When she was IL she en-
tered the Paris conservatory, where she
worked long and hard. She attributes
much of her success to the many hours
spent In conscientious study and prac-
tice.
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Boiled salt Goldfish masked with fich'
white sauce and trimmed around with
boiled potatoes, boiled onions, boiled beets
and served with salt pork cut into small
dice and fried crisp and dry makes a
most tasty warm weather meal. The
Goldfish should be soaked In cold water or
parboiled In two or three waters before
being used.
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American Voice a Bad Habit

The blemish of American womanhood,
says w. d. Howells in Harper's Bazaar. is
their speech. Our women have not a nat
ural defect to overcome; they have only a
habit to correct The average woman
must first be taught that 1t is worth while
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-11
Origin of the "Spinster"

Among our Industrious and frugal an
cestors it was understood that young
woman should never be married until
she had spun herself set of table, bed
and personal linen. From this 1t came
about that all unmarried women were
called spinsters.
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Harp as a Solo Instrument

Nine. Ada Sassoli, the young harpist,
who has been attracting attention In mu-
iical circles the past season, claims that
he harp Is the least understood of all
MUSICAL instruments. Many she says,
think that all a harp can do is to accom-
AMY Irish songs and to add to orchestral