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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
The Evil of Gossip

on. for the wisdom of Solomon !" sighed woman, half aloud, as she sa. Idly handling her fancy work the other day. She was alone, but for a house guest; several friends who had been in for q chat had gone
 Fray tell, what problem have you in mind now?' asked her friend.
 Its no special problem but the con Versation of the afternoon has set me thinking and I was just trying to answer 10 my liking query upper9ost in nv mind ''' ny
 And what is that?" Her friend became more interested than ever.
 IL Is simply this: Why is if that neonlo are apparently so much more ca ger to spread stories or tell things that are tin- pleasant than those which reflect credit oh tle SuDJect or conversation as well as on the person speaking?
 Why is it that when a arolln of ,,ao,,e get together the conversation has to de- scend to personalities? Why not tail, of things worth while? Of course who, friends get together who have not met in some time. I can perfectly understand iho natural interest in the welfare of .ach other and each others families That IS not only quite understandable. but just a 6 if should be.
 But was thinking of several quite uncalled for remarlis.'' she continued. which were made this afternoon about people whom vou do not know and prob. ably never will know which might potter have been left unsaid. The chances are if you ever happen 10 meet these people yoli would be prejudiced against h ,,n because or the slightirg bits Of gossip here this afternoon. Tho remarks were not only uncalled for. but may have be T quite without foundation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

change which has come over tho Engli people, mot further back than our grand- fathers, the British constitution was notlr- ished on port wine. i,
 Regardless of the gout being stored up for their sons, the fine old English gen. tlemen of the late Georgian and early Victorian periods drank great deal of rcd wine, and considered 1t essential for the welfare of blue blood. The tradition fingered through the reign of Victoria, although the 'three-bottle man. began to drop off in London clubs.
 Later the habit of society changed. Whisky took the place of wine among clubnien. and is still the favored drink among those who desire alcoholic stimu- lant. But whether it is due to the budget or to society repenting of its sins, the curious fact is now established that in tho clubs of St. James, street and Mayfair the fayorte drink is--barley water!
 Some time ago the clubs used to pro- vide barley water for a few clubmen who asked for it, free of charge. But now that it has become such an established habit they make a charge of cents for glass Of barley water, with a dash of lemon in it. Tt Is not old fellows with gout and indigestion who drink this poor stuff, but what I may call the young bloods of society,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
How the Blood Test Betrays
 Murderers

Most persons are familiar with the the ory of testing human blood for indications of different diseases, and In murder eases to determine absolutely whether suspi- cious bloodstains were of human origin. But 1t will be news to them that science is now able with this sort Of tests to de- termne from what individual animal or human being a given specimen of blood came.
 In connection with the apprehension and conviction of murderers, this perfect ing of the blood test has an importance that is obvious. Suppose a suspected mur- derer against whom there is only measre eircumstantial evidence is wounded in the struggle with his victim and leaves some or his own blood on the victims body or clothing. The scientific proof that this WAS his own blood could hardly be ig- nored by judge or jury
 How these exceedingly delicate blood tests are made is told by a writer in The Hospital, a London medical publication, In describing demonstrations given at me laboratories Of the Royal Institute of Public Health.
 In testing the nature of a bloodstain thought 10 be human. small quantity of the dried bloodstain was scraped from the cloth upon which it had been found and transferred to test tube containing nor nal saline solution. Into a second tube was put more dilute solution than that Tn the first. Into other tubes were put small quantities of blood derived from Il. horse. pig and an OK respectively as controls.
 Some anti-human serum-that is to say. serum derived from a rabbit into wnicn human blood had been injected under the special eonditions-was then put into each or the tubes, with the result that the first and second gave the specific reaction. while those containing blood derived from animals other than man gave no reaction at all.
 The test consists in the formation of a white cloudy ring which appears almost at once m the strong solution, but only after a minute or two in the weaker,
 The great point about the test is thar it is specific. If a. rabbit has been in- Jected with the blood of an OK it's serum may pe spoken of as "anti-ox serun, ,, and when mixed with solution derived rom OK blood 1t gives q white precipitate with this. but gives none with human blood. horse blood pig blood, and son nn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
A Recipe for Good Manners

Of UnseIfshness, three drachms. Of the Tincture of Good Cheer. one ounce.
 Of the Essence of Hearts Ease, .hree drachms.
 Of the Extract of the Rose of Sharon, four ounces. (. Of the Oil of Charity, three drachms and no scruples. Of the infusion of Common Sense and Tact one ounce. Of the Spirit of Love, two onncesx The mixture to be taken whenever here is a symptom of selishness. exelusiyeness, meapness, or I-am-better-than-you-
 Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

With Sbriglia that Jean DeReszke and Pol Plancon were sitting in the next room and l was frightened nearly to death 10 sing. You can imagine how anybody would feel with those two great artists as an audience. We'll to make a long story short after had finished they We're kind enough to say that I had a future and that made me very, very happy, and it was an incentive to work harder than anything else I ever had in all my ca reer
 T taught in Chicago for several .ea- sons," continued Mrs. Bent, "after I came from abroad, and later went to Nashville where I haG large classes. One of my pleasant experiences was singing at the Music Festival at Monteagle. MT. Fred ericlS Strahm was the director, and with an orchestra of 90 pieces and 150 voices, it was an inspiration for singer to do ais CT her best. MT. Frederick Martin of New York was one of the sololsts, and also Mr. Joseph SchenlS, Cncinnatis well known tenor.
 Nashville is one of the most musical cities in the south,'' Mrs. Bent said in re- calling many charming musical friends there. MT. Charles c. Washburn, whom Birmingham will have the pleasure of hearing here Gin his former home) this season, is among them, also Mir. Justin Thatcher, who was so much liked here, lived there formerly. It's rather odd how Nashville and Birmingham have been so closely affiliated in a musical as well as social way, isn't it?'
 Here is one of my ideals" said Mrs. Bent presently singling out photograph among many of the great artists whom she has known and which adorn her pretty studio, where We sat. as the twilight streamed in through the window
 I recognized at a glance a picture of Madame Gadski Gas Isolde), which she had given Mrs Bent, with some finely worded sentiment autographed upon it relative to their acquaintance.
 "She is the greatest singer in the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

so many new and attractive and useful things made of aluminium come from Germany.
 The fish steamer is an especially clever idea. It is made with a cover. of course, and resembles a small, rather longisil ham boiler. Inside, near the bottom, but not quite touching it, is a perforated tray and 1t is on this that Mr. Fish Is lowered into the steamer and lifted out again when he has become nice and brown.
 The reason for the tray is obvious. Fish meat is so soft that it invariably crumbles into little bits when you attempt to lift the fish out of an ordinary baking pan. which greatly dimnishes the attractive ness of the dish when it is served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
Helpful Hints for Busy
 HOusekeepers

Banana, pulped and seasoned with lem- on, is a tasty filling for brown bread sandwich. For the luncheon or the 5 o'clock tea, they will be found delicious.
 If half a bottle of olives has been used and you wish to keep the rest, add pinch of salt to the brine, pour a tea spoonful of olive oil into the liquid, and replace the cork.
 Hemstitched tablecloths and napkins can be nicely mended when the hemstitch breaks by fagoting the edges together with strong thread. This will wear as long as the article.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

vibrant sorority, and her artistic nuanees and breadth of style exhibit the highest refinement of vocal possibilities, besides possessing that nameless quality of charm which is given to only the favored few. Her coloratura work is excellent and her interpretation intelligent to a degree.
 Whatever a woman wishes to do slie can obtain the worlds attention more readily if she pleases the eye, and Mrs. Bent not only is the possessor of a beau- tifdl voice, but she represents what one of the worlds greatest beauties once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
MRS. CORNELIA BENT THE LATEST ACQUISI-
 TON TO BIRMINGHAMS MUSICAL WORLD
 Chor-Pupn of As We'll As Lighter Music a Envble Conserve Wlcomed

Birmingham has established itself as the Mecca" of the south, not only from an industrial and commercial point of view, but in the world of music and a.t. And that all roads lead to the MaS< City" is verified frequently by the fact that some of the most celebrated musi- clans of other cities have chosen to cast their lot among us and grow apace with the constantly widening sphere which is limtless in the artistic and aesthetic world.
 The latest addition to local musical cir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
Eve Up To Date

White serge suits often show touch of bright color about collar and cuffs. Many of the new motor veils are as large as scarfs.
 There are ribbon effects galore in pres- ent coiffure decoration.
 Very beautiful and fashionable are shaded veils of chiffon.
 Embroidery is the dominant note in hand dress decoration.
 Suede shoes with tiny straps over the insteps are very popular
 Ball fringe is a stylish trimming, edglng sleeves, skirts and tunics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
Schumann's "Traumerei''

By Stephen Chalmers. What strain is this?- That steals from the dim seas of Time
 cffaeed, From yester-lips, all laden with the taste Of some old bliss? Beneath what skies Lingers the long-sought flower that so
 breathes Through all the senses and with thrall
 enwreaths The earth-blind eyes? From what strange shore Comes this that strives Fhe beating heart
 to stay? Lo. lis tho soul that kneels beside the
 clay Once more!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
Chopin's Andante in F
 Minor

But, if follow through world of snow The trailing skirts of storm bv land ana sea, All the long path appointed me to go, Shall not come to thee? But' If dare to toll by night and day, The thirst and thorns of many q desert place, The ambushed brake of foes beside my way, Shall I not find thy face? But. if I break the bonds of shroud and clod, When the last trump shall wake the souls of men Claiming thy kiss beyond the gates Of God Wilt thou not love me, then?
 -Anonymods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
But splash and grow strong, And you can't be wrong, Child of the Open Sea.
All England Now Drinking
 Barley Water

English liquor dealers are filled with sorrow as the result Of new craze now in vogue throughout the kingdom. All alcoholic drinks have been superseded by barley water.
 "In the good old days" said ono wine seller, discussing the extraordinary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
The Age-Herald Cuisine
PEAS All GRATIN.

PEAS At GRATIN.
 Peas prepared in this way will be found change from plain stewed peas. Butter, a baking dish and fill it with alternate layers of stewed peas, well drained and seasoned. finishing off with cracker dust. Dot the top with butter and sprinkle with parsley. Add a cup of rich milk and brown in a steady oven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

this Right and shining substance are com ing &itnuch to the fore that 1t is well for tie SsGsewife to know something about them
 First and foremost, aluminium doesn't chip like enameled ware. Then it doesn't tarnish, and, thirdly, many of the uten- sis made of it are perfectly seamless.
 Of the scanned variety are only the larger things such as fish kettles and asparagus or corn steamers. These by the way, hail from the land of the Kaiser The German hausfrau. whose kitchen is her joy has learned the advantages Of aluminium ware and now uses 1t in pref erence to any other. That is the reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

today.' said Mrs. Bent, enthusiastically. Some of these days I am going abroad again, and she has asked me to come to her home-wouldn't that be wonderful?'' But in the meantime I have much to ac- complish in my new field here.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

cles is Mrs. Cornclia Bent, formerly of Nashville, who comes with the highest encomiums regarding her select musician ship. and who is regarded not only as singer of great accomplishment but a teacher of undeniabe talent and ability.
 Her voice is a lyric soprano of rich and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08

Jln acts Tt onco ond makes tired. tchiag. swollen feet remarkably fresh md sure proof.
 irs the sure remedy. you know, for
 verytLins that gcis the matter with
 our feet. It's for gore feet and for .,eaty, bad-smellinT feet. and for prns cal;ousea and liriDnH, too For years | hare I,ccn troubled with ihrs and teEacr feet; nu;fered intense isins. tin1e ha5 the aasisiancc of 'hystc.aEs ssitbcut re.,cs. I bought q ,oA of TIZ, viiich y~or:xed Ecrfcct rre. ns if has with q Ersat many of ny fric7:ds. would not hr sgisaDut 1t. A'i if requires l. 70 hc Iaotrn TO be anirsr.ciiy used." A, F. Hroil.scr. Chicago
 ftl1 ii not p1Gder. Powders and other foot remedies clog lp tie pores iiI draws ont all poisoDccs e. idations Which brinS on sorcness e the feet. and is the only remedy that daes TIZ cleans out every porc and glorihes the feet--your feet
 You'll neYtr liwp agaln or drsr, I'D your Taco in pain. and you'll forget abont your ccr1.s, hunions and callouses. You'll feel like 2 new person.
 TIZ is for salo at all druggists, g cents per box, or it will be sent yen direct if you ,,yisn, from Wafer Luther Dodge {. co., Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
Gossips of the Shops

There are so many advantages claimed for aluminium ware, and utensils made of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
A Sunday Thought

We cannot serve God and Mammon but we can serve God with Mammon.-Spacr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
New Dinner Plates

It has become the fashion to serve con- versational service plates, as one woman called them. They create conversation among the guests at a luncheon or dinner table between courses. The set is known as the Judge Folk plates Each one illus trates one of the 12 stories which KipllnG made famous not only for children but for grownups.
 One of the plates has the scene where Mowgl leases the Red Dog, and another one has the lullaby of the Sea But splash and grow strong, And you can't be wrong
 Child of the Open Sea.
 An American artist invented 'hese plates and did the coloring and the de- signs. but the china was made in France. They are not cheap. for the work pas genuine artistic merit, but it Is probable that We shall see them widely copied in American households in more inexpen,ive forms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-11
The PeddIer,s Window.

II was long time ago, some centuries,
in fact, that a peddler, with his pack and
dog, sought shelter from the rain, at the
close of a summer day, in an angle of ST.
Mary's Church, Lembeth, England.
"Come in out Of the rain," said the
hospitable curate. "Stay for vespers,
and will talk with you" The invitation
was as thankfully accepted as il had been
kindly given.
"How are you getting on ?" asked the
minister, when the service was over.
"Not at all well. | am having hard
time of it. and am about ready to give
up"
"Well, but do you ask God 10 help you
in your business ?"
When the outdoor merchant answer
ed "No," the minister said, TRY doing
that and see what it will accomplish for
you. Each morning, before you start
out, ask Gods blessing on your work"
Years afterward the same peddler re-
turned TO St. Mary's TO thank the curate
for having so Hospitality entertained him.,
and even more, tor the good advice with
which he had sent him on his way. He
had followed the advice, and had been
successful; and as an expression OF his
gratitude for what had been done for
him, he gave to the church a parcel OF
land, not far away and on the same shore
of the Thames, accompanying the gift
with the condition that there should be
placed in the church a window Of stained
glass representing a pedler with his pack
and dog.
The "Peddler's Acre." now a closely
built part oil the city of London, is still
owned by the church, TO which il yields
a handsome annual revenue; and the
token ofthe peddler's devout thankfulness
for his prosperity, the quaint portrait OF
peddIer and dog, still glows in colored
glass above the south aisle Of old ST.
Mary's Church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-11
Getting The Facts.

Robert" said Uncle Henry, who was
visitinghis city nephew, "who'S that man
in the house on the other side OF the street2
He stands in front of his window and
and Shaves himself every morning. He's
done it now for three days runnin'."
And he's probably done il for the last
ten years, for all know. UNCLE" replied
Robert, in a tone that lacked interest.
"Has he lived there all that time2"
"Yes; and longer than that, suppose
He was there when | came here ten
ye rs ago."
"Who is he ?"
al don't know"
"What does he do?"
al haven't the slightest idea, uncle"
Whereupon Uncle Henry put on his hat
and went out. In about fifteen minutes
he was back in the house again.
Robert" he said, "that chaps name
is Findlater. He runs an insurance office
on Benton Street. He's worth probably
twenty-Six thousand dollars, owns that
house, belongs to the Methodist church,
has three boys, one girl, is widower. fif-
ty-one years old, member OF the Ma
sonic order, has farm on Long Island,
and is engaged TO his stenographer. be
lieve living in the city has made you stu
pid about getting information"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-11
LAWYERS Up Front.

Senator William Pierson Fiero. Of Cats
kill, N. Y, was seated with others about
the enormous fireplace in Keeler's Hotel,
Albany, N. v, on a cold night, when he
told this story:
81 remember, 30 years ago, when was
a lawyer, there were about IS or Is OF MS
all lawyers-seated about a fireplace
much like this. II was raw, wet night.
A bedrageled stranger. wet TO the hide,
came in, tried TO get accommodations
and was told there was not room LETT.
The nearest other place was mile away.
Shivering, the stranger looked at the fire,
but we formed such solid line about Il
that he could not get il. Finally one
Of the lawyers, in spirit OF irvolty.
turned to him and said:
"My friend, are you traveller 2"
"'I am, sir. have been all over the
world"
"You don't say so Been In Germany,
Egypt, Japan and all the countries In
Africa and Asia2'
"AIl OF them-been everywhere
"Even been in hell 2
"Oh. yes; been there twice
"'How did you find things there p
ooh, much the same as here-lawyers
all next 10 the fire. ."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-11
A Bar.

The following lines we clipped frol
an exchange some years ago, and is on
Of the strongest sermons that could b
preached because it's true and notfin
can be said TO refute il (: A poet has sal
of the saloon that if is appropriately calle
bar:
\ A bar 10 heaven, gate 10 hell,
Whoever named it, named it well;
a bar to manliness and wealth,
A door TO want and broken health,
A bar to honor, pride and fame,
A door to sin and grief and shame;
A bar to hope, bar to prayer,
A door to darkness and despair,
A bar to honored useful life,
A door to brawIing, senseless strife
A bar to all that's true and brave.
A door TO every druHkard's grave;
A bar TO joys that home imparts,
A door to tears and aching hearts;
A bar TO heaven, a door to he'll;
Whoever named II, named it well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-11
Shephedown Jefferson County, West Virginia Thursday May H. 1911
"StiII Missing. I"

Once year the police commissioner
of New York City publishes list of per-
sons who have disappeared. Last year
nearly four thousand dropped out Of
sight Many were found, yet there re-
manned at the end of the year seven hun
dred and twenty-five to be set down as
"s'ill missing"
What chapters in the book of life this
record holds! From North and East and
South and West, over thousands of miles
the great candle OF the metropolis draws
its human moths. They dance little
while in its light. and some find placeSo OF
permanent safety and happiness. Others,
perhaps less wise. perhaps only more
tender. are scorched by the flame, drop
with singed wings, and crawl away TO
hide in the first dark, friendly corner that
presents ITSELF
And this is but one side OF the tragedy,
The other end of the thread leads, il may
be, to some far-off country home, where
a chair, still placed at the table, remains
unoccupied, and name, although never
out OF mind, remains unspoken.
Police captains in any large city will
tell you of quiet, patient figures that 60
from station TO station, and from hospital
to hospital, asking their pathetic queS-
tions, peering ever hopefully at prisoner
and patient, till at last they bring them
selves to walk down the line of marble
slabs and uncover the face OF one after
another of the Sheeted figures in the
morgue. The police captains will also
tell you that the agony of those searcherS
who find at last the thing they seek is Of
ten less than the suffering OF those who
are unsuccessful; who must continue TO
rise up in the morning and lie down at
night in the awful shadow OF uncertainty.
For many of those recorded as "still
missing" there will be no home coming.
The tide has carried them out, and the
mercful sea has wrapped its mystery
about them. But for those who still live,
who remain hidden because of shame
or lack OF success, or some fancied wrong
or unhappinesS in the home they LETT
how great is the responsibility Who
shall abSolve them if they do not say, 81
will arise and go TO my fatherl'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-11
Not a Celebration.

George Ade was out walking with a
guide in Kloto, Japan, when he observed
a great procession approaching, and he
paused while il passed. The people wore
gay apparel and carried banners with
Japanese inscriptions. Their faces were
grave. They were mournfully chanting
to the accompaniment of tomtoms, GYM
balls and drums. II was long process
sion. AIDE took off his hat with due re-
)ect to the unknown dead. Finally he
turned TO his guide and asked:
"Buddha ?"
The guide shook his head.
"Shinto2" inquired Ade.
Again the guide shook his head.
"Nas nottbat funeral procession 2"
asked Ade.
mo" said the guide. "Thafs way
of advertising. II is tooth powder for
sale"