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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
WARS CAUSED BY TRIPLES

pay. and in reply was beaten and thrown into prison.
 A couple of days later conflict was begun that continued for 20 years, dur- ing which time more than 5O0,O00 lives were sacrificed. Such a calamity was surely unnecessary for so paltry cause
 and the same remark is equally applicable to other wars.
 In 1879 the Transvaal was declared a crown colony, and the salaries of officials, both Dutch and British, were cut down. Among the number so treated was cer- tain Paul Kruger, whose salary was reduced to s25o year. The loss of the
 money annoyed the Dutchman, who raised the standard of revolt. As a consequence there followed the Majuba Hill fight, years of agitation, the Jameson raid, and finally the great war, which cost Britain more than sl,000,00 and the lives of 25.Ooc of her sons,
 The war between Sweden and Poland,
 which began in 1854. arose through a. supposed slight.
 The King of Sweden suddenly discov- cred in a dispatch that his name and
 titles were followed by only two etceteras,
 while the King of Poland was given three; result, declaration of war. More disastrous in its sequel was the throwing of a small stone by a Huguenot child at the Duke of Guise, for it was the im-
 mediate cause of the massacre of Vassy and of the 30 years war that followed it. But the most curious war ever waged over a little matter occurred in the six | teenth century. It was carried on sin- gle handed for about six years between ! a bankrupt grocer of Berlin and the elec- tor of Saxony. The immediate cause of
 the quarrel was the arrestng of two of
 the tradesman's horses in the electors l territory, he being subject of the elector of Brandenburg.
 Failing to get redress, he adopted
 what was then perfectly legal expedient
 and declared formal war on the realm of Saxony. The declaration was accept- ed in due form and the war began. The grocer burned farms and even villages, employed mercenaries after the fashion of
 the times and made himself the terror of the district
 He finally was influenced to stop hos- tilities by Luther, but was betrayed into
 further act of hostility by treacherys and being captured, suffered death on the wheel. :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

The life of Fernando Jones, who died recently In Chicago at the age of 91, covered the entire history of the city, from swampy village to the fifth city in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
Women and Suffrage in California

diiu III NahAOi
 The San Francisco women propose to undo the vote by which suffrage was granted to them by about $500 majority. They say that when wom- en can vote they will vote to repeal woman suffrage. These women may when they get up a recall election on this subject find that they have not real public sentiment among women correctly.
 They can readily secure signers to a petition that will bring on another election, and they hope to have the matter brought before the voters when the next presidential election is held. This will mean full vote, and if the anti-suffra gists are again de- feated they will subside altogether, and woman suffrage will become an established feature of California.
 Let the Woman's Initiative league proceed. Let it take an appeal to all voters, men and women. The result will show just what public sentiment on the broadest possible scale is in California, and that is just what both sides should desire. The chances are just about nine out of ten that the suffragists will win second and en- during victory-a victory that will be felt in every state in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

The Boston Globe says there never has been a President named Oscar, but there is really no reason why there should not be one in the immediate future. It is never too late to begin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

pr. Wiley says that two-thirds of the food that Americans eat is still aduIter- ated. And yet Secretary Wilson refuses to resign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

sIu IsAo Sul}elIseq II9s sI 6euInA 'Id call to Princeton university. He may wait until he sees what the democratic conyention does next June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Senator Shoot admits that the wool tariff will be revised this winter, but he does not admit that it will be revised to suit him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

A good many will not believe the Pres ident has actually returned to Washing ton until they hear that Secretary Wilson has resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

which really is too cheap. Apparently some of our bankers consider the pres ent time more opportune for the placing of new issues. judging by recent pubic offerings. Europe is looking with more favor upon American investments. never having shared the fright over the sher- man law which has been manifested by our own investors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

The Harvard university library now has ,59O,O0o volumes, and every Harvard freshman Is expected to feel that he is acquiring all that knowledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Berlin has some department stores. but it has never had bargain sale. and 1t begins to wonder what they look like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

The brand of cigars known among smokers as the "Albino Consumers will become popular as the campaign pro- gresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

The pace of justice in the supreme court has been quielSened 100 per cent by com polling lawyers to talk less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

As soon as Mime. Curie gets that s40.ooO Nobel prize she will know right where to do her shopping. She lives in Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Schenectady has a socialist mayor, and it is getting together to create a big ger. better and buster city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Senatorial courtesy will have to be re- vised if Colorado sends a woman sen- ator to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Los Angeles is the one city in the world that is fully equipped with regis tered women voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Two Chinese women born in this coun- try have registered in California. This up to dateness is characteristic of Cali fornia sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Those who are trying to mend the Sher' man act may really desire to end it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Winter is beginning to send out ad- vance notices and tips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Jacob Rils has bought a farm, and al he needs now is good hired man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

The post-elections rains are falling. the saddest of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
There VIII Be Unique Features

"The banquet to the travelling men of Birmingham to be given by the Cham Der of Commerce at the Country club on the evening of December 1, will be a somewhat unique affair and will intro duce several innovations in the line Of dinner pleasures" said Robert w. Ew- ing, chairman of the committee on ar engagements for this banquet.
 we are going to have number or attractiv. |. corative schemes carried out and are planning to have some real sur prises in the way of menu cards and souvenirs that will make the honor guests believe that Birmingham is the place of originality as we'll as the logical trade center of the state.
 "The invitation committee Is ready to send out It's cards to the men who rep resent Birmingham houses on the road who either have their headquarters in Birmingham or make Birmingham once month-to attend this get-together din- ner The heads of the manufacturing. retail and wholesale jobbing firms will also be invited and the toasts will be given by the wittiest members of the Chamber of Commerce"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
BeautifuI Onertory Solo

The music at St. Pauls church at high mass yesterday was especially beautiful Weber's celebrated mass in G, with Mrs. c. J. Severin as solo so- prano was sung, and for the offertory Mrs. Severin sang an Ave Maria by Saint Saens. a composition of rare ten derness and fine religious feeling. The boys altar choir sang the responses in the mass as usual. The Rev. Father Coyle was the preacher and his sermon was regarded by members of the con- gregation as one of the most eloquent and edifying heard in many a day. layman of the oratorio set in speaking of the musical part of the services said: "While Weber's mass is great in its class 1t is not so churchly as are other works in the repertoire of St. Pauls choir. As a whole, it Is distinctly op- cratic. Some of the numbers quickly bring to mind Webers famous opera, 'Freschutz.' In most of the dioceses throughout the world mixed choirs and florid masses have been prohibited by the Pope's decree, but so long as they continue In vogue here Weber's com position will be popular, especially when the soprano part is sung by fine colorature artist like Mrs. Severin.
 But if the Weber mass is not alto gether in harmony with the liturgy the Saint Saens Ave Maria, which Mrs. Severin sang with such artistic taste and sympathy, Is both a religious and a musical gem. It is moving in it's very It is written on strict con trapuntal lines. It is modern in form while the structural progressions are classic, all the parts forming easy melodic sucessions. In temperament 1t Is essentially French"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

Suppose we apply the recall to the high cost of living.
 The Russian idea of peace is piece of Persia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
SIMPLICITY IN HATS

"OR those women who object to
II fluffy rufiles or perishable plumes
L there are hats that sound the note
Of elegant simplicity. and sweet is the
music thereof. Can you picture an i'm
mense black velvet shape with a low
crown, faced on the under brim with old
blue satin? Then at ono side. 30 that It
can rest on the hair. Is a single rose Of
silver tissue over blue. This simplicity.
to be compelling and elegant. necessi-
tates excellent workmanship, or else all
10 lost. But the point to be observed Is
that no tawdry trimming mars becom-
ing lines. and tho brim Is sufficiently
graceful in curve to have q softening
effect On the face Of tho wearer.
Another type OF the newest hats Ii
that which turns up abruptly from tho
face. There Is no trimming on a velvet
shape Of this style. or. II tho buyer be
very iusistent, perhaps a large button.
5eweled or enamelsd, Will be placed
seemingly to hold the brim Up from the
hair. Hats are fashioned OF ratine, q
cloth. after this model
Perhaps the large. simple shape, edged
with a band Of fur and accompanied
with pins made especially for st, Is
typical OF the season. It does not sur
prise US to see the touch Of fur. ard
whether It be expensive ermine or chin
chilla, skunk or Australian opossum.
the narrow band is a decidedly modish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01

finish for a broad. low shapsAof velvse,
tapestry or Persian brocade. Here again
the workmanship must be welI.nigh per-
feet; pitfalls are numerous for the care
Jess. and this point may check in q way
the well-deservsd favoritism that a few
OF us are according the untrimmed hat.
Not long ago the felt shape, absolutely
untrimmed, was launched upon tho mil.
linery wave. II came slowly at drst:
then It was reduced to e8 cents, and
now It IL retreating hastily from the
front row in the show windows. II has
suffered from q too intense exploitation,
On other words. the untrimmed bare
shape OF felt or velvet has been pro.
nounced passe. But you need not b
disturbed. Mako an ornament Of cord
or silver braid: wind it around Q
3eweled button or tho top Of a broken
hatpin and place the cabochon on tho
crown or tho turned-up brm. where q
really should have been before: The
simplicity - there still, but q finished
effect Is the result.
Probably the message of hope that
these simple hats extend to us q this:
They are decidedly moderate in price.
they arc twice as eerviceabie and inst
as becoming. and as a charming ex-
qualification Of the "purgation OF
superauities." as Mcbslangelo said,
they stand in beauty OF line that IL ii.
ways attractive in tho field Of dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01

ing the surface. Chain stitches OF
heavy silk are used. each loop diving
tho effect OF a bead. The whole result
Is beautiful. and again we can thank
the japanese for their embroidery hint.
Brown sets lined with old soN satin
and decorated with brown silk and to-
paz beads are very oonvinceag. Dull
green's trimmed with vivid greens and
embroidered with gold, blue ana xrsea
hint OF the peacock's coloriags. while
gray velvet offers many POSSIBILITIES so-
color combinations. It is n neatra1
shade. and with it any touch of bright
color can be allied safely. Orange al
ways looks well with gray. Royal blue
and steel beads arc also wonderful In
effect. while coral, scarlet emerald
green, black and white and purple are
suggestions that should appeal to the
artistic eye.
These velvet sets are convtncdngly
beautiful and useful. They are decided
ly moderate in price and are distinctive
in styla And, as a final concentration,
they can be cut into bias bands for
trimming when the fashion is no more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
VELVET MUFFS AND SCARFS

TTAvE you seen the gorgeous sets
II that are unusual and yet copy
~ able? They are huge NUTS and
scarfs. and black is the favor1te color
for tho outer fabric. Brilliant Innings
are used to give contrast. and the whole
Is enriched by bead embroidery or a
combination OF both.
Imagine a black velvet muff lined
with royal blue satin. On the upper
surface there is an extra flap attached
along the upper seam and lined with
blue. It is turned down over the 'front.'
merely as a decoration. and each cor
ner is turned back. revealing the blue
lining. On these blue points there Is a
design in black and white beads.
The scarf to match Is immense, ap-
preaching a small shawl in size and
comfort. It Is lined with blue. OF
course. and has q straight turned-back
flap for a collar that fits around the
neck. Beads are used here for the at
Tactdve ornamentatdon.
Other velvet sets are touched UP with
silk embroidery. not the long, fiat
stitches. but a newer method Of cover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01

"YlIH an 1nslstence that Is sur
wv prising and an effect that is
undenfably becoming, tunics
are still shown on all types Of
gowns Your husband. poor dear.
probably wonders at the same line
that is suggested on new gowns He
remembers, vaguely. that he has seen
that same double or triple effect
before, and, IL he be fearless, will
suggest that there seems to be
needless repetition. But that only
proves that he knows little OF the
Sazartes OF Madame la Mode
TUNES that vary from ripples of
hip length TO long skirts that drop
20 within a few inches of the ground
are still in great favor They can
be of any material that you choose.
and can be weighted down with
beads. fringe or braid. They can be
straight or with modified lower line.
but. they are the accepted lines for
skirt trimming, and that is the main
thing
And why not? Do they not solve
the question of yelling one material
with another. and solve 1t success
fully? Is there not a wonderful field
opened up when color Is considered?
And last of all. do they not afford
excellent opportunity for combining
two remnants? Oh. Joy to the limited
purse.
so much for the figure can be done.
b. tunic that one does not wonder
ct the continuation of favor of this
style. short figure can have sew
sTaI inches added in appearance by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01

JANUARY is here, and with 1t the
countless opportunities for ODDS
- and ends Of materials at "stock-
clearing prices. Verify. 1t is a two
piece" season. Women can appear In
gowns, wraps and separate blouses and
skirts, each one exploiting two or
more materiaIs-which spells economy
for ALL Remnants. then. are the open
sesame to modish garments. and first
of all stand blouses In delightful, varied
forms and in attractive simplicity that
IL easily copied.
Still fashionable Is the long shoulder
line. or the bodice and sleeve cut In
one piece The sleeves over In Paris
are three-quarter length or long. and
the color Of the separate blouse should
blend with the skirt or exactly match
the shade Of cloth. Crepe de chine
satin. chiffon and the same materials
OF which the skirt Is fashioned are now
used
When making the separate blouse. an
UNDERLYING Is necessary for transpar-
ent material Guimpes with lace yokes
and sleeves are more satisfactory when
made separate. giving opportunity for
renewal for change and for freshening
up the laces.
Look at the first model. Over a yoke
of coarse net a plain liberty satin
bodice Is placed. this time the shoulder
line extending Just little below the
armhole. The width of the silk will
decide how far down this will be for
you. The upper part OF the bodice Is
headed with 4 band of black velvet. cut
or the bias and fitting perfectly at the
collar Inc Over this a. the front falls
a little frill OF silver lace There is a
slight fullness at the girdle obtained
by slanting the side lines of the front
and gathering in on q band. The
sleeves are merely an extension OF
the kimono pattern, edged with black
velvet bands and turned-back cuffs
of silver lace. This model Is chaMn-
Ing in dull green, royal blue or black
If the silver lace be too bright, veil
1t before using it with chiffon. Thu,
idea is used by one of the smartest
blouse shops in Paris.
In the second blouse there is a combi-
nation of velvet and mousseline. OF
course. a net foundation Is necessary,
The collar and shallow yoke are of ecru
lace. and the mousseline upper bodice
Is reinforced by a velvet band that ex-
tends over each shoulder in point The
lower portion Is Of velvet cut in a dou-
bic point and following the lower line
of the band at the top. In this way
there is preserved a pleasing evenness
OF tucked mousseline
Cuffs of velvet edge the mousseline
sleeves. while lace subcuffs to match
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
Fashions Straws

n RARQUIsETTE. cotton Yoile ana
MI loose meshes will be the ma
A'A terials for spring and summer
house frocks.
Embroidery in porcelain beads is to
be used on lingerie dresses for children
and groWn-ups.
Gold and silver lace will be fashioned
into Jokes and sleeves. but pallsd With
chiffon or mousseline de sole.
Long sleeves are the newest on
blouses
The military trimming OF braid and
buttons is quite apparent in some OF
the designs for the new year.
Turned-over collars OF white bengal
line are to be used on satin blouses.
The effect is stiff and neat and de-
cidedly appropriate for tailored suits.
Chenille cloth. resembling WOODEN
crepe, Of a soft texture and light IN
weight, will be used for spring dresses.
Large patches OF fiat embroidery will
Oc uScu Oh 1IockS OF Ills mdteetdl.
Blue and lavender are to be allied in
millinery. in rough tweeds, changeable
velvets and iridescent MORE. yellow
combined with green is preGicted for
the coming season. and q touch of cerise
is suggested on both gowns and hats :.
Ribbons were never more beautiful no
more artistic than they are at present
and there is every evidence that as
result of their daintiness and richness
they will be greatly worn. Already te'
gowns are being entirely built OF lace ant
ribbon, and gauzy evening cioaks ar,
poems composed of the same airy stun
Garlands of roses are now being
draped over cloche hats for little tots
Silver or gilt tissue or soft satin are
the materials most used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
LATEST FASHION NOTES FROM
THE FRENCH CAPITAL

PARIS, Dec. q. 1910.
THIRST Of all. a happy New Year. for
by the time that this reaches you
the little 1911 will be making q
triumphant entry. To be strictly up. to
date. though. he should be arrayed in
velvet and furs. and, IL possible. bow
MS greetings with plumed hat in one
nand. And one other note about that
matt should be turned up at the front
This, OF course. IL not surprising, for II
has been ages since this line has been
adopted. The very newest models show
this tendency.
Changeable black and white effects are
shown In millinery. silk dresses and
chinons. The rage for this alliance.
which you will remember was predicted
in these columns almost a year ago,
has not abated. Black and white hold
the center Of the fashionable stage. OF
course, there are always being exploited
new colors under new names. and fire.
quently there are shown daring color
combinations. but no woman will be be-
yond the pale II she selects black and
white For morning, afternoon and
evening. and IN hats and dresses, these
two shades are dominant.
Some charming little bonnets for the
theater are seen on the stage and in the
auditorium. Mademoiselle Eve Laval
liere, in ''Le BQis sacre." wears an at
tractive little one Of scarlet satin with
q very high fantasie IN scarlet. It COM
pletes the long, fur-trimmed coat. Now,
Of course. the scarlet Is essentially
striking and looks well in a stage set
ting, 80 our well-dressed Parisiennes
have copied the idea in more subdued
colors. Black tulle studded with let,
with huge white aigrette placed at the
back, IL much seen. These little shan>s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
THE NEWEST SHOES

RYOW, II ever, the boots and shoes
m of women must be carefully
considered. We have the hobble
skirt to thank for this condition. for
when skirts are narrow, and there
Is tendency to show the shoes
Underneath more than in other sea-
sons the thought of the wearers has
been well directed toward footwear.
II you are a sturdy walker. there
are some models that hint Of big
brothers college boots. They are cut
on less clumsy lines and, heavy as
they are, they fit perfectly the foot
for which they are made. They are
waterproof, and rejoice in a heavy
sole and fiat heel. while they come
high up and are clasped by two straps
at the top. Brown and black are
the shades most worn by the woman
whom men would class as sensible.
From Paris comes the immense
vogue for the cloth-topped shoe It
Is an expensive style. for to follow
the original French idea the uppers
should match the color Of the gown,
and that practically demands a pair
Of shoes for every costume Any pro-
test is met with open eyes and a sur
prised shrug. What would you?
Something must be sacrificed" the
Parisienne will say. but never the
Shoes
These cloth-topped shoes are pro-
durable in plain colors. gray. tan and
dull green predSminating. while tiny
checks or shadow plaids are much in
evidence among smartly dressed women.
The heels are not the foolish French
heels that have always been trying
They are high, military heels that give
q good-looking arch to the foot, and
yet a secure support.
For carriage wear there are beauti-
full models. fur trimmed and quilted,