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The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Bismarck's New Year Eve.

Bismarck was not without supersti-
ton, and this always was noticeable
on the eve of the new year. From
nine o'clock that night until after mid
night he would not take water in any
circumstances from a glass. 1t was an
ancient tradition in the chancellor's
family that any one who set the leg
end at defiance would pass through
a serious illness. If another tradition
is true, the observance of the family
legend must have been sore trouble
to the iron chancellor, for the Paris
contemporary from which we take the
foregoing says that Bismarck not only
loved war, but beer and wines, espe-
cially French wines. He was not
averse to punch and grog, but on New
Years eve grog was under the ban.
for 1t contains water.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
FIXING THE TOUGH CHICKEN
One of the Best Ways by Which
Venerable Bird May Be Made
Tender and Palatable.

When the chicken" ordered by
telephone turns out to be a venerable
hen or rooster do not despair. There
are several ways of Transforming il
into respectable family piece de re-
sistance. In fact, by the following
method such fowls have been made as
tender as spring chickens: Let the
bird, after drawing. seasoning and
stuffing, simmer until over half done.
Then place it In the oven with a piece
of pork laid over its breast. Pour the
liquor over and around the roast in
the pan. Finish the cooking in a very
hot oven, basting frequently with the
drippings. When ready to serve skim
off any superfluous fat that may be in
the pan before preparing the gravy.
The pork prevents the fowl from be-
coming dry, and If a small onion is
also added 1t will have a more savory
flavor. The simmering lessons it's
toughness. In fact, slow simmering is
just the thing for any tough meat, but
it should simmer. not boil Boiling
will tougher the tenderest of meat
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Or. John p. GulliVer, Hearing Him
Speak, Was Tremendously I'm
pressed and Believed Him Di-
vinely Selected to Lead.

After Abraham Lincoln had deliv.
cred his now traditional speech at
Coopers Union. in New York, in Feb
ruary, 1860. he was urged to speak in
Connecticut, Rhode Island and New
Hampshire. At that time these three
New England states held their cleo
tions in the early spring; and as the
spring elections of 1860 were thought
likely to reveal what popular feeling
was on the question then uppermost
in the minds OF the people, there was
special eagerness on the part of the
young Republican party. then about
to enter upon its second presidential
campaign. to carry these three states.
Mr. Lincoln was willing to speak
three times in Connecticut. once in
Rhode Island, and, If possible. once in
New Hampshire. One of the towns
selected in Connecticut for a speech
was Norwich, the home of the Repub-
lican candidate for governor, William
A. Buckingham.
One of the men who sat upon the
livered his Norwich speech was Rev.
DR.. John Gulliver At that time he
was one of the most distinguished
clergymen in his denomination-the
Congregational. He afterwards was
president of Knox college, in Lincoln's
own state, and later a distinguished
professor in Andover seminary, hold
ing that position until his death in
1894.
Il had been much impressed by the
scanty reports of the speeches made
by Mr. Lincoln in his debates with
Douglas" said DR.. Gulliver. "and l
was especially impressed by the re-
port which appeared in the New York
Tribune of the Cooper Union address.
But | must say that l was not pre-
pared for what | saw and heard at
the meeting in our own Breed hall.
Mr.. Lincoln had not spoken five min
utes before he had me completely
under his sway. l sat amazed at the
profound logic, irresistible and com
plete, with which he presented his
subject. And | caught myself Won
dering-as doubtless many another
wondered that Light-how it had hap
pened that this lawyer of the prairies,
unschooled and untutored. had obtain
ed such mastery of the English Ian
guage and of argument--mastery that
rose to heights which appeared to me
to be sublime.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Spurred on by Horace Greeley, He
Produced a Masterpiece When De-
pressed in Mind and Suffer
ing From a Severe Cold.

Literary workmanship is peculiar
thing" said George William Curtis,
one day. when he was in reminis-
cent mood "G have sometimes Ia
bored over a paragraph, or even a
phrase, in the hope that l could get
the perfect verbal expression that
wanted, only to find that the more Sc
we're my labor, the greater my care.
the more certainly l missed the mark
was striving for.
"On the other hand, have some
times written off-hand. so to say. with
no especial definite purpose in mind,
only to find that / had written at my
best-that there was an ease and
spontaneity in what l had written and
something of my personality OF indi-
viduality in 1t. AS a result of expert
ences of this sort l have sometimes
wondered whetherS for prose writing,
the swift, spontaneous manner of
expressing thought is not best after
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Diuiae Sat at Linco[n's Feet

Il was so greatly affected by the
speech that when returned home
and went to bed | found 1t impossible
to go to sleep. lay awake for hours
thinking of the speaker and his speech.
And finally l was possessed by the
thought that | must see him again
must talk with him. Then 1t occurred
10 me that he was going to take the
six o'clock train in the morning for
Providence, where he was to speak
in the evening, and ! determined to
meet him at the station.
Il got up at once and dressed.
hitched up my old gray horse. and in
the early morning drove down to the
railroad station. 1t was a dark, gloomy
morning, with a mist rising from the
river Alone, paced the station plat
form for about half an hour, and then,
through the gloom and the mist,
saw him come around the corner into
the alley which led to the station. His
tall, gaunt form Foomed up grotesque-
ly in the mist He was unattended,
and he swung a carpet bag in his
hand as he took giant strides towards
the station.
Il introduced myself to Mr.. Lincoln,
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Mortally Wounded, the Chief Executive
Smilingly Welcomed a Buffalo Ply
sician Who Previous Day Had
Pair Him High Compliment.

believe it was practically the unan-
imous opinion of those who were near
President Mckinley at the time of his
visit to Buffalo in September, 1901,
that at no time during his term as
president did he seem so thoroughly
happy He was buoyant, his spirits
were high he was looking forward to
an important departure in our eco
nomic policy, he had been showered
with evidences of the profound esteem
and the real affection that the people
generally entertained for him. He
felt he had obtained the full conf
they believed absolutely in his sim
cerity and integrity of purpose, and
his desire to serve the whole people
impartially and with fairness.
Especially did the president seem
to realize all this the day before he
was shot down, and he did not hesi-
tate to express his sense of gratitude
over the discovery. He had CRATE
full word for everybody who was pre-
sented to him that day and sometimes
several words.
In the course of the afternoon a
prominent physician of Buffalo was
presented to the president. There
was the usual interchange of formali-
ties, and then the physician presumed
upon the good nature of the presi-
dent to take little more of his time.
"Mr. President" he said, Il want
to take this opportunity to say to
you that there is no member of your
party who more sincerely admires
your courage as president, or who has
higher personal respect for you. than
l. am not in any sense politician,
and so l can say this to you without
an imputation or suspicion that | have
some favor to ask. l have nc favor
to ask of you except the one that l
believe is in the hearts of all sincere
Americans, and that is. that you
shall continue through the remainder
of your term as president to bring to
your great office the dignity and high
achievement which have so far char
acterized your administration"
Probably nothing that was said to
the president that day touched him
more deeply than the words OF this
physician, and before he would permit
the latter to give way to the guests
behind him, the president spoke with
feeling and with cordial appreciation
of what tho physician had said to
him.
The following day the president,
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Tapioca Prune Dessert.

Put four tablespoonfuls of instanta-
neous tapioca into double boiler, and
a quarter of a tablespoonful of salt
and two cupfuls of milk Cook for a
quarter of an hour. Remove from the
fire and add two tablespoonfuls of
sugar, one tablespoonful of butter and
two well-beaten eggs. Turn into a
buttered pudding dish and bake in a
moderate oven for 80 minutes. Have
ready a cupful of prunes that have
been steamed till tender and rubbed
through a sieve. Spread this puree
over the tapioca. When cold, cover
with whipped and sweetened cream.
Sprinkle a little pink sugar over the
top.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
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,Ay r. Z EaxNN/x1L~

told him how | had been seized with
the idea to meet him at the station,
and ended by asking II could ride a
short distance with him. With the
utmost good humor-though | after
wards learned he had had but two
hours sleep and had planned to do
some resting on the train-he told me
that we could sit together while we
rode and talk about the matters that
were in everybodys mind. And he
talked to me for nearly an hour upon
the great issue that was before the
country. And | sat, content. at his
feet And 1t seemed to me that I
was in the presence OF the greatest
nature l had ever met.
He left the train at Plainfield,"
continued DR.. Gulliver. where 1t was
necessary to change cars for Provi-
dence. l caught the early train back,
and l remember thinking over and
over again on the return: This man
has been selected of God to lead the
United States in the great struggle
for = supreme issue And when he
was nominated for president three
months later at Chicago, I felt that
my prophetic forecast had been accu-
rate-how marvelously accurate we
all know now"
Copyright 1910. by E. J. Edwards All
Rights Reserved)
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Sarcasm.

The age of universal peace had
dawned.
cit yer af'noon extry!" bawled the
newsboy, yawning. "All bout ther'
bein' nothin' doin'!"
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
SAVING TIME WITH THE WASH
BY This Scheme II Really Seems
That a Person Can Do Two
Things at once.

To the housewife who must do most
of her own work here is a saving OF
time. Fold evenly and shake well
sheet, which lay smoothly on the iron
ing board. On this iron your daintily
embroidered waists and underwear.
After a waist is half lroned. move
sheet along and finish waist. A little
experience will show you how to run
iron on along the hens and edges
without extra effort. Turn sheet over,
already folded as above, and iron an
other waist. Lo and behold, you have
two articles smoothly ironed, Never
sprinkle the sheets. The dampness
from the other articles dampens them
sufficiently. On pillow cases iron all
syour handkerchiefs and napkins, col
lars. etc You will be surprised at the
rapidity with which your basket emp
ties and at the scheming you can do
to iron two things at once. Do not
iron long on the same sheet or pillow
case-you will find it yellowed and
worn thin. Only iron till 1t is nicely
smooth. All unstarched articles iron
much easier when just taken from the
line. Old ginghams, such as kitchen
aprons and old house dresses, iron
smoothly when just dry, and unsprin-
kled, even though starched. While
the woman is finishing the wash you
can be hustling the iron over these
things.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Incident of McKi1ley's Death

mortally wounded, lay awaiting the
arrival of the physicians and sur
geons who had been summoned to his
side. AS these men arrived one after
another and bent over him, the wound
ed man looked searchingly into each
new face. Il was a habit of McKin-
ley's to look intently into the face of
every person he met, that he might
remember its owner should they two
chance to meet again.
Finally, all the men of medicine and
surgery who had been summoned were
present, with one exception, and at
last he, too, arrived with all possible
speed and bent over the president.
For an instant the latter looked pierre
ingly at him, then his eyes lighted up
in recognition, smile parted his lips,
and he began to speak, family, yet
clearly.
Doctor" he said. "it was good of
you to come. l remember well what
you said to me yesterday, and among
other things you told me was this:
that you had no favor to ask of me.
Today / am not so Fortunate have
to ask a professional favor Of you.
But before you begin to render me
that favor l want to thank you for
coming.
Again the president smiled into the
face bent over him. Then he gently
closed his eyes and patiently awaited
the services of the physicians and
surgeons.
Copyright, 1910, by L. ]. Edwards All
Rights Reserved.)
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Walnut Taffy.

Place over the fire in kettle three
pounds of sugar and one pint of wa
ter. When the sugar is dissolved then
the sirup comes to boil add one
half teaspoonful cream tartar and
cook to the crack degree. Spread in
a buttered pan pound and half of
shelled nuts, hickory or walnuts.
Pour the boiling candy over them and
when cool break into places.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Cocoa Puddinu,

Put quarter of pound of stale
breadcrumbs into a saucepan with
half a pint of milk, stirring while it
boils until it becomes a thick paste;
add cupful of sugar. a tablespoon
full of butter, tablespoonful of pre-
pared cocoa and little vanilla sea-
soning Remove the mixture from the
fire. Stir in the yolks and whites of
two eggs beaten separately. Put into
buttered pudding dish and bake for
half an hour.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
USEFUL LAUNDRY BENCH

The bench should be strongly made
and the cross-piece should be about
five or six inches wide, upon which
the clothes may be laid while being
transferred from one tub to another.
Provide faucets for the tubs, as 1t is
easier to let the water run off than
to break ones back lifting the tubs.
The wringer may be placed on the
cross-bar.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Honor for American Woman.

Mrs. Grubb, wife Of General Grubb,
who was formerly United States min
lister to Spain. is the only woman in
the United States who has been hon
ored with the Spanish order of the
Order of Noble Ladies of Maria Luisa.
She received It recently from the
queen of Spain. Mrs. Grubb now re
sides at Edgewater. N. ].
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
pumlce stone for Pans.

When washing kitchen utensils.
sucn as skillets. frying pans. etc.,
scour with a fat piece OF pumice
stone, which can be procured at any
drug store for few cents, and lasts
for some time. You will find 1t good
help in keeping such articles bright
and clean.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-02-18
Always Staunch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
ways avoided the fallacies and
knaveries OF yellow journalism,
and its steadily increasing Circula-
ton proves conclusively that its
policy of telling the plain Truth
without exaggeration or misrepre-
sentation, standing fast for the
Right, is heartily approved with
growing force by the intelligent
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To read it is a liberal Education,
and the citizen who goes without
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to his family, and to the commu-
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for that is all The Republican
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which is both Power and Pleasure.
Information, instruction and en-
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leaves a good taste in the mouth
of the reader.
1t stands for Law ard Order in
the State-for Peace, Prosperity
and Happiness in the Home.
HIf you are not already enrolled
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send on your subscription and give
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-11
JUDGE WILLIAM I. GRUBB
 HOST TO DR. STOKES OF YALE

One of the most delightful of the three entertainments given yesterday to honor pr. Anson Phelps Stokes, sec retary of Yale. was the luncheon at the home of Judge William I. Grubb in Idlewild park. Judge Grubb is representative Yale alumnus and he fn- cluded in his hospitality the other To- cal alumni, also, pr. J. H. Phillips. superintendent of the Birmingham pub lie schools; Dr. Murfee, president of Marion Military institute, and MT. Rob ert Jemison, Jr.. of the Corey Land company. These three men were the only additional guests. The alumni in- cluded in the invitation to meet Dr. Stokes in this delightful way were MT. Wynn, Mir. George Huntington Clark, Mir Isadore Shapiro, Mir David Davis, MT Paul Savage, MT. G. F. Peter and MT Edward Anderson.
 The party gathered at table in the dining room of Judge Grubb's beauti- full home, where the color scheme re- viyed memories of the alma mater. Yale blue and white made the predoH- inant color note and while very sim pie, the tables adornment was especial- ly lovely in its floral suggestion. The handsome silver loving cup, which was presented to the host when he left one of the most tjdistipguished of southern law firms to accept his judgeship, stood in the center of a great silver placque and was filled with Easter lilies. Sut-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-11

her get the "goodies'' for the party.
 "He talks all the time about the red eggs they colored at his Grammer's by wrapping them up in red calico and boiling them. He says they had mot ,ters,' on them," said Peggy.
 Tive got a motter,'' I quoted from the funny man in "The Arcadians'' as we stalked down Second avenue to find the Ingredients" for the Easter Egg
 We went into one of the big shops and the first Easter Eggs we saw were sort of Notwithstanding affairs with the seasons greetings neatly inscribed upon them. Among bright colored flowers.
 Tn the event we don't find any of the Yhotter' eggs, we'll take these Peg gy announced.
 I begged her to wait and Hook around but she was firm in her determination and then got sorry as soon as she saw all the lovely chocolate eggs at another shop-big and little, fancy and plain, and perfectly beautiful.
 Look" cried as we gazed about The Easter novelties, "at those lovely ducks and chickens
 They were candy things-feathery lit -marshmllow affairs, the ducks colored with orange, and sugar sprinkled all over them. f
 .Men take those," said Peggy, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-11
NOTABLES ATTENDING CON-
 TINENTAL CONGRESS D. A.

The annual congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution which will assemble next week in Washington, D. C.. will be attended by number ot prominent Alabama women. It promises to be the most notable of the seven large conventions and congresses which are to take place during the month in the national capital. The delegates will number about 1200 and include the rep resentative women of the nation. A number of social affairs have been plan ned for the congress, including a recep- ton by President and Mrs. Taft at the White House on April 19. Mrs Matthew T. Scott, president general of the DrA. R. has invited the delegates to recep- ton on Easter Monday and there will also be numerous other teas and recep- tions.
 Among the Birmingham women to at tend will be Mrs. Charles Sharp, who will leave the city Sunday Mrs. J. w. Donnelly, who is at present in New York city, but will go down to Wash ington Easter Sunday, and Mrs. J. Nor gan Smith, who Is always one of the most prominent and conspicuous women at these annual assemblies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-11

of natural detrition, and even speakers pass away; but Archie Butt remains at Washington the emblem of the estap- lished order of things. He is, the per manent official at the nations capital, the link between past and present. In his uniform as military aide to the Pres ident, he stands between two hemis- pheres, the one note of color from the milftarism of Europe on the drab back ground of western democracy. Also he stands between the President and those who would importune him at odd mo- ments, during a game of golf for ex- ample With our hatred of monarchial pomp and ceremony we leave our pubic officials open to the assault not merely of assassins but of bores. The cheerful tact of the military aide is the sole pro- lection.
 To fill the role of divinity through two administrations, and still to be the most popular man In Washington is to betray qualities of heart and mind which few men possess. Far more tnan the cabinet of the President, far more than the private secretary, who dabples in high noitics, the military aide con- trols the personal relations of the Pres ident with the outside world.
 The wonderful thing Is that he has been able to handle with equal success two such different men as Colonel Roosevelt and President Taft. The se- cret of his success lies in the fact that his immaculate manners and his fund of amusing talk do not imply that he is by any means an opportunlst. lie IS in fact the very reverse. He would nev- CT conceal his loyalty to the last Pres ident with the mistaken notion that he was thereby pleasing the present incum- bent of the White House. He is indeed a living proof that man may be loyal to two friends who find themselves po- litically estranged without sacrificing the resnect of either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-11
MONTGOMERIANS
 TO TOUR EUROPE

Commenting upon the expected trav- els of Alabamians the Social World of Saturday mentioned a number of well known Montgomerians who will go abroad this summer with MT. Zac Smiths party. The following is said of the proposed trip:
 MT. Zac Smith, Jr, of Birmingham will take a large party of Alabamians on his European exceptional tour this summer. The party leaves New York June 20 on s. s. Noordan Holland American line A number of promi- nent Montgomerians will be in the party and this fact makes the pro posed itinerary of this party of es- pecial interest here. Among the Mont gamerians who will-go with Mir. Smith S party are Mrs. w. c. Oats, Mrs. James s. Pinckard, Mrs. Robert F. Ligon, Mrs. Lila Cobb Gordan and Mrs. Louis Fat ley This party will be joined there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-11
HILL-WOODALL
 WEDDING PLANS

The personnel of the bridal party to attend Miss Pauline Woodall and MT. owen Cleveland Hill at their marriage which is to be an event of April IS. 1911, Is perfected
 Miss Woodall will be attended by her sister, Mrs. Abner J. Wilkerson as ma tron of honor; her sister, Miss Ida Mae Woodall, as maid of honor; Miss Katherine Hill and Miss Arlene Fitz- gerald as bridesmaids.
 MT Hills brother, MT G. R. Hill, will be best man, and the groomsmen and ushers will be MT. R. c. Fell, MT. G. 1B. Windham, MT. Abner J. Wilker- son and c. Fl. Passmore.
 The marriage ceremony will take place at the Sunnyside Methodist church on Thursday evening, April 13. the brides father, Rev w. B. Woodall, of ficiating Miss Woodall will be given in marriage by her brother, MT. w. Marvin Woodall. Immediately before the ceremony MT J. D. McGill, tenor soloist, accompanied by Miss Sallie Lee McCasky, who will be pianist for the occasion, will entertain the freinds by rendering several love songs. After the ceremony the bridal party and rela- tives will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abner J. Wilkerson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-11

rounding this were four smaller silver vases filled with blue forget me nots the Yale colors, sagnifying just as did the place card at each cover the point congeniality of the men gathered about them. These white cards were hand painted in blue, embossed with the words Yale, 1701 1911" and held min iature calendars.
 So many clever men could not have gathered together without the ex- change of the brightest shafts of wit and persiflage, the luncheon hour was replete With reminiscence recalling many an old Yale story and inspiring the singing of half-forgotten college songs.