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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Here and There

Finger marks disappear from varn- ish furniture when sweet oil is rubbed on the spot and from oiled wood when paraffin is used In the same way.
 Never iron silk with hot iron or on the right side. It is better, in fact. not to press directly on the silk, but to cover with a slightly dampened cloth.
 Fish that is to be fried should be or dered to be sent early, as it cooks much better if previously rolled some time in a clean cloth to insure perfect dryness.
 In making cookies if the dough is thoroughly chilled it will not only be lighter but will not stick to the board when rolling. Some housekeepers also chill their doughnuts before frying.
 To clean and restore the elasticity of cane bottom chairs. turn the chair and with hot water and a sponge satu- rate the cane work thoroughly. If the chair is dirty use soap. Afterward set the chair to dry out of doors and the seat will be taut as when new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Joy of Life

It wakes in the throat of the woodland bird
 In the rose flushed hush of the morn, It gleams in the gold of the biliowins wheat And the tasseled pride of the corn; It follows the feet of beauty and love, It stirs in the strength of the strong, And it's light leaps up on the tra;nplin5
 field
 Where bravery battles with wrong; 1t sings through each deed that is nobly
 done,
 But sweetest, most undecided, II shines to the world in the world old way From the face of each little child.
 Priscilla Leonard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Night Mary Garden
 Became Famous

In the Woman's Home Companion the current article Is on Mary Garden, the great singer, who was born in Scot land, brought up in Chicago and only a few short years ago came into fame Following is an account of her debut in Paris:
 "A sudden, unforseen opportunity came early With her characteristic self re- lance, she took it without qualm or hes itancy.
 "rhe prima donna singing Louise at the Opera Comique fell i'll during the act, and after struggling through the second was carried away to a hospital on the fall of the curtain. Carre was busy meanwhile, for the opera must be completed. Remembering that Miss Garden had mentioned that part as in her repertoire. he hurriedly sent for her, Would she attempt it?' She would try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Boy Scouts Law

l0 scouts honor is to be trusted.
 A scout is loyal to his country his offi- cers, his parents and his employers.
 A scouts duty is to be useful and 10 help others.
 A scout is a friend to all and n brother to every other scout, no matter to what social class the other belongs. A scout must never be a snob.
 A scout is courteous, especially 10 wonl- en and children, to, the aged and the af- ficted.
 scout is a friend to animals.
 A scout obeys orders of his parents. patrol leaders or scout master without question.
 A scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances. He never swears when put out. The punishment for swearing or use of bad language is mug of cold water to be poured down the offenders sleeve by the other scouts.
 scout is thrifty: that is, he saves every penny he can and puts it into the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

  land Reading
 andS for Yoursef

shoe?" asked Nancy presently Do you suppose men ever notice women's feet?'
 Do they?" ask ed Peggy sarcastically "It's about the first thing they do mo- tice. If I were a feminine Sherlock Holmes I'd chuck everything else and bounce on a woman's feet and adduce her disposition her intentions and her eccentricities from her shoes. And a man feels the same way. He can tell at a glance whether her feet are witty and clever, or broad and philanthropic."
 T heard a man say once,' observed Nancy, that if Woman's shoes fit it's a sure sign to her that she could wear a smaller size"
 (Which would argue badly for girl who was going out into this hard old world to go in business,'' said Peggy. Her prospective employer would doubt less look at her tightly compressed feet and remark that she was not the sort he could give orders to. Perhaps she had Castillian blood in her veins, and her Carmenesque temperament and ideas of independence he could read forth with and 'skiddo' would be the word to her when 1t came to business. No, indeed-a business girl should see that her feet are properly shod first of all-after she has combed her hair plainly and neatly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Put An End to Flies

If you see a fly walking over the food and dishes, or alightingf reme mber that he Is a messenger of disease and death, says the Woman's Home Com panion.
 The rules for dealing with the fly nuisance, published by the Merchants association of New York, and widely circulated by them, are worth reprint ing. We repeat our suggestion that an excellent work for any live woman's g club would be to reproduce these rules on cards and distribute them broadcast,
 Keep the flies away from the sick, especially those ill with contagious dis eases. Kill every fly that strays into the sick room. His body is covered with disease germs.
 Do not allow decaying material of any sort to accumulate on or near your premises. All refuse which tends in any way to Fermentation, such as bed . ding straw, paper waste and vegetable matter, should be disposed of or cov- cred with lime or kerosene.
 Screen all food. Keep all receptacles for garbage carefully covered and the cans cleaned or sprinkled with oil or lime
 Keep all stable manure in vault or pit screened or sprinkled with lime. oil or other cheap preparation. See that your sewage system is in good order; that it does not leak, Is up to date and not \exposed to flies. Pour kerosene into the drains.
 Cover foIl after a meal; burn or bury all table refuse. Screen all food for sale.
 Screen all windows and doors, es- pecially the kitchen and dining room.
 Burn pyrethum powder In the house to kill flies.
 Don't forget if you see flies, that their breeding place is in nearby fifth. It may be behind the door, under the table or in the cuspidor. If there is no dirt and filth, there will be no flies.
 If there is a nuisance in the neigh borhood 1t would be advisable to write at once to the health department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The "Never-Get-Done'
 Feeling

Now as to the psychology involved; Houseworl is composed of innumerable details that must be necessarily repeated, and it is necessary to protect oneself from the great concentration on these details and too little perception of the work as a whole. Although it's creative posslbill- ties are numerous in the way of beautiful brown loaves. mullins. buildings, cakes, etc. nevertheless these are no sooner seen than devoured with a rapidity of de- molishment appalling and often diseour- aging to the woman who must Keep ID the supply. The feeling of "never-set- doneness'' reacts badly on many woman and is one of the mental energies that must be fought. My advice to such would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

color desired at slight advance from regular prices.
 Italian silk underwear, neatly em- broidered.
 Odd pieces of old silver and china, suitable for gifts or prizes. Neck wear of the four-in- hand variety in shades of golden brown.
  Pump and ties in leather and also In satin-black only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Mary's Clothes

Mary had a little lamb ! Twas Persian-on her coat: { She also had a mink or two About her dainty throat; A bird of paradise, tern,
 And ermine made the hat That perched at jaunty angle On her coiffure, largely rat; Her tiny boots were sable topped, Her gloves were muskrat, too; Her huff had heads and tails or halI The critters" in the zoo; And. when she walked abroad l ween fsstshe feared. no wlntry wind, At keeping warm twas plain to see She had all nature skinned.
 Our Dumb Animals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Troubling for Others

From Answers, London.
 He was d kind hearted man, and the sight of the little nipper who stood wail- ing mournfully on the sands filled him with sympathy. He approached the youthful sufferer.
 Well, my little man," he said as cheerfuny as he could. whats wrong? Are you lost?''
 "N-no.' blubbered the little man. T ain't lost!''
 Then what's the matter? Tell me. and I'll see if I can help you
 Still the little one sobbed.
 "Gt-it aint me who's lost.'' he said. sorrowfully. "B-but I'd like to know where father and mothers. gone and wandered off to,''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Mademoiselle Frou-F'rou

Embroidery In crewel such as our grandmothers did, is now in vogue. Not only on gowns and waists, but on wraps and hats appear bits of this handiwork in most striking colors.
 The black lace boudoir cap has ap- peared; it is not so youthful as the white or colored, and so more suited to one of mature years. It is usually mounted over white or lavender though sometimes a soft yellow. blue or pink net Is used for lining.
  The popularity of the side frill grows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Age-Herald's Cuisine

Mix one cupful cold boiled rice with the well beaten yolks of two eggs, half a gill of milk and two heaping tablespoon fus of flour sifted with a half teasnoonful baking powder. Whip the whites to stiff froth. add the rice mixture slowly to the whites, while beating constantly and with a tablespoon turn portions on to hot, well greased grddle. Bake light brown on both sides and serve with mar malade honey, maple sirup or jelly. If the batter seems too thick add q little raaor mil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

be to concentrate on the results gained, to suggest continually that one is not making just bread. but blood and beno for men and women, the mental and phy- sical energy that is driving all the wheels of human endeavor. Whether you be wife, mother or servant, you belong to the greatest organization in the world. the United Home Makers.
 Seek to improve housekeeping methods and pass the word along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

habit. Many infantile faults correct them selves, but this one does not We all know how children blame others for everything bad thatshappens. Do we not 2
 Jennie made me do it; it is Johns fault, are common instances
 Parents can do a great deal for their children by making them early see the unfairness of this. On the other hand, what more admirable trait in a child than to own up and take his punishment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
A Sunday Thought

We are not put into the world to sit still and know; we are put into It to act.-Woodrow Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Latest Shop Talk

Well made rompers of chambray in plain colors sell for 75 cents. ' Batiste dressing sacks, in pale laven- der and light blue, with lace trim mings.
 Small, we'll made porch rockers.
 One store will stain furniture any -3-@ @--aA ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03


 apace. Some of the daintiest are of net mounted on a double head of the net Others are finished with a double frill, not over half an inch in width, and still others are set into an insertion of lace or embroidery.
 Black moire neckbands, about half an inch in width. on which are slipped five tiny buckles at equal distances from each other, fasten in front. One end is three of four inches longer than the other and from 1t is suspended pendant of some sort, harmonizing with the buckles which are often of colored enamel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

And what about the. business girls
The Washington herald., 1911-01-12
BLAIR TALKS TO PARENTS
Tells Chevy Residents of School
Pr0blemS.
Board of Education Member Also
Dwells on Development of the
Child Mind.

The Chevy Chase Home and School As
sociation held it's midwinter meeting
Tuesday evening in the Chevy Chase
school building. This association is the
pioneer Of It's. kind in the city, and is
said to have accomplished much good in
its locality. The meeting was largely at
tended by the parents of the school chill
dren. who enjoyed an interesting FRO
gramme Of music and speeches.
Mrs. Alfred T. Gage sang several
songs, and Mrs. Ralph p. Barnard
pleased the gathering with a solo. Miss
Elizabeth V. Brown, director of primary
instruction, gave a talk on the problems
which confronted both teacher and pupil.
Henry p. Blair, of the board of educa-
ton, explained at length the many diff
culties that the board is endeavoring to
overcome in the instruction of the Wash
ington children. In his address he en-
phasized the fact that there should be
cooperation between the home and the
school, and dwelt forcibly on the de-
velopment of the child mind and its
preparation for usefulness in its respec-
tive community.
The Chevy Chase school has been en-
larged by the addition of two wings, ana
the rooms are still overcrowded
The officers of the home and school as
sociation are: Eugene E Stevens, presi-
dent: p b. Marean, vice president: Miss
Elizabeth Dessez. vice president; ]. c.
Ord, secretary, and ]. w. Gardner.
treasurer. Refreshments were served
after the meeting by the teachers Of the
school
The Washington herald., 1911-01-12
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York, Jan H.-BUTTER-Reccipts today,
5.ool packages The market is steady. Creamery
specials. per H.. 2; creamery extras. 2IS; cream
cry frsts Is; State dairy tubs, finest z; process
specials 81.
CHEESE-Receipts today, LIS boxes. The de
Inand is fair, but prices unchanged. State whole
milk specials. September, Il; State whole milk.
fancy colored. September, l5is; skms Augus.-Sep-
tember quality. l2l- skins, average fine, Ii.
EGGS-Receipts to-day. 1859 cases. The market
shows further signs Of weakness fresh eggs
State, Pennsylvania and nearby hennery white
fancy. 90; State. Pennsylvania. and nearby hen
cry. browns. fancy, IS; fresh gathered selected ex
tras D.
MILLFEEDIregular: inactive. Spring bran
$50; standard middlings, $50; Western reddog
3s 10: winter wheat bran, in 10epound sacks to ar
rive. $50; city bran, in bulk. 2i3
OATS-Steady; quiet inquiry. No. white. %
No. white. 4l= standards. Eis. elevator basis
white on track, Sail.
FLOUR-Firn: moderate trade Kansas straights
4soa5 90 in sacks: soft straights. 4.4oa4e5 in bar
rels spring patents. 5.5ca5s. in barrels; spring
clears, iiCai.G.
BUCKwHEAT FLOUR-Scarce, inquiry inactive
Choice quoted 23
RYE FLOUR-Firm: moderate dealings Choics
brands quoted at i.leai50.
CORNMEAL-Steady; business inactive. Kiln
dried for export 2S5; o,arse meal in bags Il5al Is
HAY-Reccip's. SD tons; steady; inquiry fair fol
choice Quotations Prime timothy, Ll2sal.B
No l. LILO; No. 2. gI.al.02l1; No ;. s5a9o.
STRAW-Receipts, 10 TONS Steady, slow trade
Long rye quoted at s..
BEEF-Steady: dealings moderate. Packet H0os
l5oo; family, E.5oale.0o
PoRK-Firm on limited stocks. Mess, 2Oa225 50
family. 9. 50a2a.0
LARD-Stcady Prime Western. Ills; city. 10 g
refined continent. Il.s5: South American. LIS; re-
fined Brazilian, in kegs. l275; olcostearine. 81; lard
stearine, slow: New York, L
The Washington herald., 1911-01-12
.PBNNSY DIRECTORS
WANT $1oo,o!oo,o00
Proposition to Increase Cap
ital Stock of the Road.

New York, Jan. 11.-Directors OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad, at a meeting in
Philadelphia to-day, decided to present
to the stockholders at the annual meeting
in March a proposition to increase the
capital stock by $lO0.0O0.000 Upon the
authorization of the increase, according
to present plans, there will be offered at
par to stockholders an amount Of the new
stock equal to 10 per cent OF that at pres
ent outstanding, or approximately $H'-
100000. The money will be used In re-
funding a few securities that mature
this year, in so-called relief freight lines
designed to make the operation OF the
New York terminals more efficient, and
for minor improvements along the route
from this city to Pittsburg.
The Pennsylvania has now outstanding
a greater capital stock than has any
other railroad. The authorized amount Is
$500, ,OOo,0 900, of which $412. 900 has been
issued at the time of the last report. The
remainder is held in the treasury as Sc
curity for convertible bonds issued and
transferable into common stock Al
ready the authorized amount is about
double that of eight years ago. or at
about the time that the work on the New
York terminals was begun. In regard to
the proposed new issue, President James
McCrea said:
1.-The company's needs Of this year to
provide for maturing obligations and
necessary improvements require the rails
ing of between $50, 100000 and $4,000, 600
1t is therefore proposed, should the reso-
luton committed by the directors to the
stockholders meet with favorable action
to make a stock allotment Of 10 per cent
at par, payable half on May 81 and hall
on August 81.
1T is not the intention at this time to
issue any part Of the $l0o0Oo,Oo0 for which
allotment is asked, excepting so much as
is necessary to supply this proposed Is
sue of 10 per cent, but the authority Is
now asked for that the directors may bs
able to make further issues of stock from
time to time in the future as the require
ments of the company may make such
issues necessary"
1t has long been the policy Of the
PENNSYLVANIA to secure authorization Oi
new stock issues long in advance of the
actual ISSUE so that the management
might take immediate advantage of any
favorable condition in the money market
for the sale of stock or convertible bonds
In 1903, when the stock was increased
from s.JO.0oo,06O to s4oo.O0oOOo. a consider.
able part of the additional s1JO,0O0.O0O was
retained in the treasury for some time
That will continue to be the policy, bank
ers said now that the company is about
to become a 500. .oOO, 900 corporation.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-12
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Quotations furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co.,
member, Of the Chicago Board Of Trade Hibbs
Building.
Chicago jan 1.-THE wheat market opened firm
and advanced quickly about lc per bushe last
nights closing prices. Offerings were light and
Predictions Of cold to follow tho very mild
temperatures which prevailed IN the Southwest this
morning caused the upturn. The market met good
selling around l0e for May, and rgicss eased frac>
tionally though ruling finn Throughout the session.
The official forecast for the winter
wheat belt. Minneapolis reported a firm market
again for their current receipts. Southwestern
kets reported their cash wheat strong. Local re
ceipts to-day. e ors with Is estimated for To-
morrow.
The market ruled firm Throughout the session
the strength in wheat being the chief supporting
factor. Broomhan reported rairs in the Argentine
and prices at Buenos Ayres showed a decline of y4c
to &c bushel from yesterdays closing Sales by
the county not heavy during the past
few days. although offerings free. Buyers
showed a disposition to hold back owing largely to
recnt heavy purchases and a continuation Of poor
demand. Local cars, 9e. with 2i estimated for to-
morrow.
grains though the advance only fractional
The country is again a good seller for shipment
and the demand showed no improvement Local
receipts to-day. l32 with 10 estimated for to
morrow.
Provisions opened lower on large hog receipts and
went to 15c lower market for same There was
selling early By Western packers and the buying
was scattered. Cssh trade quiet
The Washington herald., 1911-01-12
CHURCH LEADER A SUICIDE.
Mrs. Nellie G. ElmburE Takes Poison
When Accounts Are Involved.

Butte, Mont. Jan. 1L-Mrs. Nellie G.
Elmburg. a leader Of Christian Science
here and for years first reader Of the
First Church, committed suicide in a
lodging house yesterday afternoon, since
which time she has been missing. The
body was not discovered until to-day.
Yesterday morning. with two members
of the church, she visited an attorney.
and during a conference excused herself.
went direct to the lodging house, and
took poison, which apparently she had
purchased some time before.
No cause is known, but it appears a
small church account of 500 is involved
in her affairs. She was prominent So
cially and highly respected. She leaves
three little daughters. Her husband is
connected with Anaconda Copper Mining
Company.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-12
COTTON MARKET.

Quotations furnished By ". B. Hihhs o..
members Of the New York Stock Exchange. HibD
Building.
New York. Jan. 1.-THE market weakened again
in the late trading under fresh liquidation and bear
attacks. This sent prices of 8 prints from yeser-
day to another new low rccprd for the day. with
March breaking to li.s7 and May and July to H.5.
Further covering Il shorts and fresh support caused
. rally later on, however. os To 10 points.
The markets tone irregular and seemed up
set chiefly from the unsettled feeling prevailing in
Wall street. following yesterdays ginning report.
There has been much liquidation and short
selling cf late however. and there has BEEN little
public intnrcst in the market the past month. and
spot cptton is being firmly held I'm the South
there is little probability Of important declines
being witnessed from the prescnt level.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-12
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York, Jan. 1l.-Money call at the stoS
exchange to-day opened at 32 per cent; highest 81
lowest. 81. closing at "a per cent Most of the
DAYS loans made At 81 per cent.
Tine money was offered quite freely. with q fair
resultant bisness- \ Large proportion of the bua-
consisted in the renewal of maturing loans
Rates were 5lsa3S rsr cent fer sixty ard ninety
days. 3s4 per cent for four months. 3aai per cent
for five and six months.
Mercantile PAPER was active The supply
daily increases and the absorption Of choice Iaper
is moderately good Rates remain unchanged at
4aiiE per cent for sixty and ninety days indorsed
bills receivable and chnics four to six months single
names, 4l.a5is per cent for Others.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-12
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE

ANNUAL REPORT
Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany of the District Of Columbia,
To the Comptroller Of the Currency. as required b.
section l6. act Of Congress approved October I,
lsso, for the year ended Decambef 81. 1910
Capital stock authorized. .........H ooo.oWW
Capital stock actually paid in. L0o000W
Gross earnings for year ended Decemb9
81, 190....... $23,aB u
Total expenses for year ended Dcc.mber
81 =; s.;: 49,; Gs y. = =
mo. JOY EDISON.
| President
n q. Shea, VIM A. Mearns,
Geo. TresdeIl. Theodore ". NoyA.
John A. Hamilton, Albert r. FW,
Martin A. Knapp. WstDn J. Newton
Augustus Crane. Thos W. smith.
BFainard H. Warner. Louis P. Shocmak9.
8. L PhillipD, Chas b. Bailey,
H. d. Mirick. John A. Johnston
Directors a TfusteA
We, John Joy Edan. President; Thomas Bradley.
Secretary. and Ellis Spear. John B. LAmer. and
Andrew Parker. Direc4un q Tfustses a The wash
inston Loan and Trust Cmpsny. do hereby solenniy
swear that the above statement b true 10 the haE
mo. JoY EDISON.
THOMAS ssADLES.
ELLIS SPEAR.
JOHN =. LARNEk.
ANDaEW PARKE1,
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