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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11

A hotel of 1000 rooms is to be built in Regent street, London, and tipping IS to be forbidden in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11

The United States is not bit more advanced than China in the matter of a parcels post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11

The Manchus are trying to prevent the unscrambling of the pension trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11

All limiting for Christmas presents should be done early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11

Uncle Sam extends the parcels post to his globe trotters, but not to the home folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11

pr. Osler and Champ Clark both know the danger of jests in public speaking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11
A TAXI IN LONDON

Johndee has resigned everything except his dividends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11
TELEPHONES

TELEPHONES Bell (private exchange connecting aii departments), No. 490O. Peoples, Editorial rooms, 23l, busi- ness office, 230.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-11
Tariff Revision the One Great Issue

at least reasonably law abiding.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09

due time was introduced to the children ne
captain Bagby. who would tell them story
of the sea.
Inc Old man was not much of a sneaker.
once he had made a speech in the village ON
.he fourth OF July, and at another time on
Oh L's talks from the platform.
30, when he began TO speak. he bemmed
ami hawed occasionally, but at last he spoke
1raoti rraoiiE ana freely, and the children were
lie told them how he once knew n roor
Soy VINO was good to his mother, and gave
hcr an the pennies which he earned When
ne e sreW up, ne became fisherman. and used
~ 10 iaI out To sea in his boat to cast his
hets. Many storm he passed through and
nus work was hard but he loved II 6ecanse
ne could make money and cared for his
= One day, he and two other men were out
nsalpg. and saw big swordfsh making its
way Tor the boat. This fisb/has a long sworJ'
in,S iaNe "espon Of bone, which projects from its
big ship. '"e NUN Oh
When the fisherman saw the fish cominc
10 to"Sra tPe boat ne knew that it would drive
H. Inc Inc other men were helpless with fear.
Dut TINS particular man stood up IN the hoat
and f,iit firmly graspsd an oar, W oOa'
.hut 1utt as the ilsh came near che boat and was
ABOUT TO pierce it, he swung the oar above
nus mead and brought il down ON the sy,ord
with a mighty crash w ""oiu
-lhe boat wac saved. The oar. Il was true
was broken by the blow; but tbs s sword vrud
s"iH,Pffbb i,pf tbi on ard the fish was harmless.
citoSS 10y Cnh nh;, tune the children had become ex
citeal while Uncle Billy Was warmed nm md
a a IL littic Mustered. He had to make climMax az
ana a 70, so waving his arms, he called out:
u;Ahnd now, children. what do You tbinkw
IL iheIc was no answer; in fact, he did not
LOOK DSnsa lGI T. any; and so, after an Impressive
,i6at very sword-fsh now ststus before
The children stared open.moutbod .,,;.
latherS and mothers looked at each otber
ana anu u seemed as 4 the situation Would De-
enGe OF mind, called on a euartette 10 sinS
'hq t9e entertainment p!t went on undisturbed.
he, had made blunder. and used sI otteD ,nh, a.
5 5a dS PSGIRle 5Ier at home how much he delighted
,ome people who thought that the tejI;p% %er az
oT,S' Sere 06 the sea was not in his line. aud that
,reTer reTg was great deal Of truth in the old
ast-" O"'u S'ieA ~ ms
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09

BADiS OA SShoiuiCy OtlleT lS lDLeI
lectuaL And yet the two terms are often used
indscriminately and in error, even by grown.
up people.
here is a story of how a speaker became
confused between them, with the result of
making very absurd, and yet an amusing
blunder
Old William Bagby, popularity known as
Uncle Billy, lived in little village on Penob-
scot Bay. He was the village shoSmaker, and
jects. 'N
!. But he was not much of a sailor. He some
times went out in the narrows and sat in bis
boat and fshed. and he would occasionally
go over TO one OF the islands in the bay and
gather salt hay for his cow. but he knew little
about the sea.
Once year. he used to pay a visit to one
o. o. y? niu sons Who was living away up among
that neighborhood had never seen the ocean
and when they learned that Uncle Billy came
from the seabOard they concluded hS must
be captain, and 30 gave him that title.
accepted the honor modestiy, thi9king t tb.t
It was hardly worth while to undeeeive his ad-
mrets; One time when he was there. SIM
day school entertainment was to be given. and
the church people insisted that Captain Bagbv
should talk to the children. and tell them n
a moTal. wa"
uncle Billy was wiling, and was determined
W soy Ho'etuillB that would Justify him in
accepting and wearing a Eeaflring title. His
story, would be thrilling one and II would
also have lesson to &C.
sHe remembered that one time gentleman
from big city, vino was spending holiday
IN Che village on the Penohscot, was invitsd
to address the Sunday school there he teld
the children that he once knew a moor how
VINO was kind and gentle to his mother Hs
got work in store, and gave her all b;s
wages. The tWQ saved money. and after '- a
"ilie the boy: %ho had grown to b, a man,
had a store Of has own. and was now a snc
,cssful and wealthy merchant. S"'-
.And Uncle Billy would never forget how
Ifter the speaker had told his story he nausoJ
md then, looking at the children said, in i'm
%IAnd that poor boy now stands before Tou"
Uncle, Billy decided that he would telI =
tor which would admit of just such an ond
~ p, Es Hs this So he dressed himself in his best
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09

dial Also to the plan of running a given
quantity OF fine sand from one vessel to an.
unsatisfactory, as was also the metbod said
to he adopted by King Alfred Of noting tho
a lighted candle VI
=, In the 1879 we find that rude kind OF
clock was invented and constructed bv a man
named de Wyck," which was erected in a
ttGwer of the palace of Charles ", King Of
france. 1t was simple in construction and
vas probably the basis of all the time-keep-
turv. Ne''
From that remote period onwards the i'm.
provement in the working machinery of clocks
was very,gradual up, to the present day, when
has been fully attained. '''''e
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09

"nhg nan as quickly az you cant"
,,or,. instead of saving. "Oh. you are
smart as you are" the person thus d." us
cd were to say, 'Well. yes, YOU arc nroIts
stupIu; my perception is much quicker than
yours, the chances are that two fr;end.
would become estranged i'eHuS
neRdepreclatlon is often the bait that "a
used IN fishing for compliments. II vsrv
on'en happens too, that when people AJAX for
,';.'i up,i'oh OF their work, plain and honest
,,,,iao ' as tney call 1t, they really want
thing else. WIN any
Inns Is especially the case with vopno
' wrlte.S' Few OF whom seem to realize tbaf
honeSt criticism is more helpful than iniud;.
cious euloy. '"" in'"uf
one day young man called at the Office
OF Ine editor of a magazine He carr;od
sinail rol OF manuscript, wore good clothes
anu an nag seh-satisfied smile. Addressing
L beg your pardon. I krorv A.. -
time Is valuable, but l know aIso that vo,,
nave great sympathy for youne anths,.
ana L would like toNask your advice ~
me-" very important to
,,,, me &c editor heaved sigh of resignation.
Very well. What is itY
one reason why I dec;da5 b. -. a.
you went on the young man. ;0norino +bo
uIrect question, was because I bsvc s,s.h s"e
'ety ary, hgh opinion Of all your writinss."
Inahk you'll said the editor NvaaT;lv
!. nave written little poem myself' ron.
tmueo the visitor. while the editor eroaned
ihWaTuly: Its only fragment. ana
naIdy n think it deserves the name Of a noer
out Inose OF my friends who have read r.
,'nhIishad is mas merit. and that it ought to be
tIn puD''sheu. Still. l can't help feeling that
that OF course you are not"
certainly not" assured the editor oone-
ucno NJ that he was speaking truthfully
=. VI course NOT, said the yonc man
ana enat Is the reason why / have come 20
ask your opinion of it. Your honest unnrs.
! y'oieed opinion, mind. For some time 7
nave oeen thinking OF devoting nv whole
tnne tri literature, and your decision may
Wen, really" replied the editor az a.,
tteI! Dusy THIS morning, but II You will leave
.,,r Lnr verses with me. | viii read them at lei.
'ure and return them to YOU" ~
oh, now, you needn't be afraid af ofFerd.
ny me- said the young man. airily' SThare
Ie only tour verses in the poem. VIII yo,,
p,ease - read them now and criticize them f,'at
re oh cr,da az you please? | dare say they
cript. anu "e heid out The manu-
Uae9 asV. ne looked up and said:
They are lacking in the frat ns;;,c;nIau vLaue,
ERIE ERIE sand the editor. quietly yt me merci. 4
"Sir, T."
siT nerS So ls voa absolutely no poetry in them"
Mait moment" interrupted the editor
should d9s siSs asked You even insisted that
he truth. Well, / proposs II ~ "a ana Yt! tel
nJt poetry. You haven't the first idea as
what poetry is. doubt very much 4 yor
I~ ;sc syeI Ss Mrite poetry. 1 would honestly adj
Nobody wants you to adyiselD cried N.
~ o editori mr1 tsnatsehlng the manuscript from
! : ;nsnItnd nannds II didn't come here 10
l6d Of az new posts. but didn't behave
! AR6 work. Re left. and the editor went back 10
-
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09

eesssu nHrness manufacturer Is the only sue
-Auntie-"Look at the pretty cous;n n.
anges have brought" S'', 'i'e
:. Sohnnie (visiting) IBID the angels br;ng
Auntie-"Of course"
Johnnie Then guess they brought him
IN nrough the slSyhght, and didn't see fhe eio
not .ne rs;naH Ssn1ors rs Once, which says Children
1t is useless to ten q pretty o;rI ~ r.a...
Her mirror does chat. with entire s.tisfaetion'
The Shopper Gin china ana o,,een,,..ro
store, stoselo"YOu don't areas these sets, / pre-
II, LSe salesman 'SO'a but our errand boy
dot listened with absorbing interest while
the minister read through the hymn beeipnins
AS pants the,hart for cooling streams. ? when
she whispered to her mother.
Why; mamma, there are two pairs Of pants
The good cook should be given wide
WY, the babV Is getting dis fathers
lalE. exclaimed Aunt Sue, energeticaIly.
yes. replied Uncle George, Il notice tbat
It's papa's bald spot is getting bigger"
-hspie, on seeing a coach dog for the first
ime,, called excitedly to her mother:
Oh, mamma, mammal Do come and SEQ
his bg dog, all over normous freckles."
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09

TIT Asiaties who do strange things " -
the native quarters Of the towns OF
India the odd spectacle NAV he seen
- OF butcher taking n piece Of meat
=, IN his hands and cutting it in two
with knife held between the first and sec.
ond toes of his foot N N
The native Indian shoemaker does not Use
his feet, while his hands are busy sbaning i
The Hindoo carpenter holds with ms gTeaf
toe the board he is cutting, and the wood.
turner handles his tools as well with bis Ioos
as with his fingers 'o''
=, This use of the feet 10 assist the hands in
then work is not. however, merely the resnlT
OF practice. II is chiefly due to the fact thai
the Hindoo foot is quite different from ouTs
1he ankle of the Hndoo and the articulation
OF the back Of the foot allow a .rreat deal
OF lateral motion.
-, Then there are some strange things about
the toes. The great toe can be moved GraeIy
IN all directions. while the first and saconS
toes, are separated by a wide sDare ofteU .s
ihuch as ilve-eighths Of an inch across M The
tremites. NJ 'nelr eN'
-, The articulation of the hip is ncc,Jior end
the iIhIoo can, as a result, sit more cow
iorta3ty III a squattng posture than We on,,
30. m Is thns easier 10 use the toes in han.
In pointing out these pecularities one ro,
hahds and ieet must resemble 4 mOTd,~y p,t
the hlndoo foot is not like that of an o''n
or monkey, for the great toe is not Glnnsod
70 inc other toes like thumb, as occurs viii
the monkey. "'' WIN
=, The pedal extremity Of the Hindoo "a rot
! there fore, to be taken as an evidence If i,''
ian descent ' Vi sill
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09
Uncle Billy'S Blunder

EACHERS in schools always try to
make their pupils understand the diff.
ference between "object" and Sub
Ject. We notice an object but we
reflect on a subject. The one is tan
glble or sensible, the other Is intel.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09

OF the sun among the consultations. into
months according to the motion of the moon
relatively to the suns place in the heavens.
and into days by the alternate light and dark
ness caused by the rising and setting of the
sun.
1t was long, however, before any accurate
measure was found for division of the day
ltseii, and we can easily imagine how incon-
Nenient it was to have no measurement OF
short periods of time.
1h' earliest attempts in this directions seem
10 have led to the construction of the sun
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09

| a very early period in the worlds
history we find progress made in the
measurement of lone periods of time
by observation of the heavenly
bodies. Thus time was early divided
into years according tn the mot;on
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09
Feet as Hands

lTi HE people Of Japan are not the only
hSsaIles ~ VINO DO strange, things. In
i India the odd spectacle may be seen
. OF butcher taking n piece Of meat
his hands ~
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09
Jokes and Near Iokes

cessfu rsin%s.r s%r1ssS anufacturer the only auo
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09
Wanted an ODinion

COPYRIGHT by JAMES ELVBRsov
T IL common thing 10 hear cro ,.-.
II son say to another. "Oh, / know T
am so stupid! can't understand
- thing half as quickly as Won cant"
III, instead of snvinn mnI NN'
The Washington herald., 1911-07-09
POliteneSS Paws

NV act politely, and to show regard
for the comfort or convenience Of
other people, always marks the true
lady or gentleman. 1t does not cost
~ anything to act in this way, and any
who sbows hirngalE III -hrn1 md
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16
Gntki@G reys&1n
After:SuPpergE
Talks. 1dMI
Living Cushions

In a certain great geological garden Is a cage filled with monkeys
and white rats
1 have spent many hours watching the animals and wondering at
their human ways. One trick Of the monkeys tn particular revealed an
uncanny Insight into the methods Of human beings; their use OF the
white rats as cushions
A monkey would select a nice fat rat place Il upon the floor
smooth It's fur. and take a seat upon its fat middle. where he would
quietly enjoy his dinner. making It perfectly clear TO the onlookers
that he appreciated the comfortable cushion afforded by the rat u
a fun for the crowd and fun for the monkey.
But consider the affair from the rats point Of view. That OF
curse. was just what the average person did not do
1T doesn't hurt the rat" was the usual comment Probably II
ordained those ats for other purposes than living cushions just as
Ne ordained a large number OF human beings for other purposes
purposes which they have never been allowed to fulfill because they
have been in the position OF the white rats In the cage o. monkeys
Sometimes the living cushion " a man. sometimes a woman; Il may
be the father. brother. sister. daughter. husband pr wife In a family
II may even be, and often Is. the mother.
/ know a a who had brilliant prospects in his youth; he could
have made his mark and his fortune a $ an artist, but he could not
leave home TO study because his parents needed him for a cushion
His father quit work a 3 % a the boy was grown because a son
should look after his parents In their old age" And the father never
worked again. He lived to be 50. The talented son IL still toling In
a small book store in a country town.
/ know a woman. an only daughter. who had 10 give up the man
she loved because her mother a unwilling to be waited on by
strangers. The mother had a pleasant existence; the daughter Is now
80 and lives alone in a New York boarding house.
Living cushions come to grim ends at times.
Now. wonder how many women who read this are sitting on
q living cushion | wonder how many are perfectly able to do for
themselves. and are unwilling to give up the comfortable seat upon
father. brother. " whoever they have chosen for a cushion
II you should be dull Of an evening. think about this little story
You might earn the everlasting gratitude o the person who has been
best to you OF all the world II you voluntarily surrender your cushion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

water. Let this stand over night.
In the morning boil Is minutes
Let stand until the next morning
Weigh, and for each pound OF Juice
and fruit add / pound Of sugar. Boil
rapidly for 20 minutes without stir
ring more than Is absolutely neces
sary. II these directions are care.
fully followed the product will be
clear. jellyiike and delicious.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16
Velvet Sponge Cake.
fContribufed.1

Beat I cup white sugar, ] cup
Hight brown sugar and 4 eggs to-
gether Is minutes. slowly add / full
cup boiling water. beat while add
Ing water. add 2h level cups flour
and ] tablespoon baking powder,
beat smooth. This makes two cakes
baked In long dripping pans. Turn
from pan onto tea towel. fold towel
over cake and turn right side up.
then turn pan over II and let steam
rs or 20 minutes. Cut cakes into
halves and put together with any
filling. Always nice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

Muff and scarf sets OF velvet,
lined with satin. some fur.trimmed.
some plain. are inexpensive and
very smart.
Very handsome plaid silk Is TAX
Ing the place OF silk in Persian dc.
sign for Innings for chiffon blouses.
Complete tunics Of net or chiffon
TO be worm over any silk gown or
slip are shown In n~p-to-date shops.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

ButsermiIk Pie.
(Contributed.l

Two cups drumming over sour
buttermiik. 2 eggs. / cup sugar, ]
cup raIsins. l tablespoon strong
vinegar. IA tablespoons flour. 20
teaspoon cinnamon. u teaspoon
allspice. bake In two crusts. This
makes two pies, and is fine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16
AROuND
THE HOrH|
BY CynthId Grey

Once a week put a handful Of sal
soda down the drain pipes. then
pour down boiling water. It cuts
the grease and keeps the pipes
clean.
The best way TO extract the Juice
from a hard lemon Is to heat II
slowly In the oven. then cut a slash
in the end. The juice will quickly
run out.
Boil starch well, stirring a minute
with an ordinary paraffin candle.
Use the starch while warm, and
flatirons will neyer stick.
To keep your bathtub clean make
a cover Of cretonne or unbleached
cotton. Cut II out the shap Of top
Of tub, but a little larger. stitch
an inch wide bias band around edge,
and In this run q tape or elastic TO
keep the cover In place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16
French Steak.
fContributed.)

Put steak (the cheap cuts are
good or veal in a baking dish,
cover with spaghetti or macaroni
partly cooked. add 3 whole cloves.
2 bay leaves, and cover with X
can tomatoes, bake until tender,
add water to keep juicy while bak-
ing. If preferred. rice can be used
IN place Of macaroni, and is nice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

Cut from a stale loaf OF bread s
slices about one.half inch thick
Beat 1 egg into a cupful Of sweet
milk and add one-half pound Of good
cheese and a tablespoonful OF but.
ter. Put this mixture in a clean
saucepan, set In a pan Of boiling
water, and stir until quite smooth.
Place the toast on a hot platter
and owe with the dressing, to
which should be added a pinch OF
cayenne. For a change this dish
may be placed In the oven until a
rich brown.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

Snohomish.
Miss Cynthia Grey, Seattle. Wash
Dear Miss Grey. have a daugh'
ter attending hlgh school az the
broadway high school, and she Is
now LIVING with her sister. but on
account Of a small house and other
Inconvenience she would like 20
get another boarding place, We are
poor people. therefore have no
money 20 pay for board. and |
thought perhaps you could inform
me OF some nice temperate people
where she could do some tght work
for her board and washing She
likes children very much, and would
Ike taking care of children. OF most
any light work. but could not do
heavy Washing. a. she Is not quite
n years Would like the situation
BY the 25th OF this month. | viii
enclose a stamped envelope for a
private reply. ! am a sincere read
or OF your column In The Star, Re
specially yours. MRS A. w,
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OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
Croys letters

Mis-. cc, viii answer letters ~ mn when addressed stamped envelope h
IN questions viii BE- answered through this column Miss trey
VIII net answer inquiries b. Telephone
Letters ssued BY pcras with a /" General Deliver" Address VIII receive N %
afrnflan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16
Drama Marmalade

Slice very thin 3 oranges and /
lemon. Add the Juice Of 2 lemons.
strained. Weigh, and TO each
Dound OF fruit add 1 quart Of cold
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Seattle.
Dear Miss Grey-You are always
helping poor morsals In trouble.
VIII you help me. II you cam |
am a young married woman own.
ing our own home. and ! love To
be at home. but my husband Is
gone until In the evening every
day and | get very lonesome. !
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NfIITfIV-
Dear Miss Grey. ~0t) What al
! do for hair growing on my fore
armsg ca What can | do for
rough. red hands, 81 Please give
me some gOod medicine 60 reduce
fairness all over WORRIED
An Better consult a special
lst. (el Use glyceriue daily. co
Consult a physician.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

Vancouver, II. C.
Dear Miss Grey. VIII YOU kindly
print this In your column to help
met | am a former Seattle hoy.
~ years OF age. blond hair and good
hooking / don't smoke. chew or
drink. am not a Christian Would
like 10 get acquainted With a Won
Rniy Seattle working girl. n that
would Ike country or farm life
Don't matter how poor she Is. So
II girl or girls who want 20 find
out more about me write to address
below. So II YOU viii do that much
l thank and oblige you. Yours very
truly.
HUBERT W. CAMPBELL.
q Hastings st. T..
Vancouver. h. c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

Dear Miss Grey; Would you
please find out for me Tor sure N
there rs an athletic club where q
girl can Join and she and her friend
can SO and spend the EVENING" DO
they teach you boxing. swimming.
etc.g What Is the admission ?
Please find out for me. Miss Grey,
and | would be ever 10 much
obliged BLOSSOM.
APPLY TO local Y W. C. A.
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Seattle
Dear Miss Grey. | have a one
half English penny dated 1919.
Can you tell the II Il Is worth some
thingg and ohligv
ONE STAR READER
Al do not give premium values
on coins or stamps.
Dear Miss Grey am a middle
aged woman, and ! would like a
good. respectable woman or Eiri
rs for a companion She can
have the day 20 herself except
from IL 80 a IN to ! p N. she
have two or three nights a
week off Ia exchange I viii give
her a pleasant room and board. DO
know OF any one who would
accept these termsg
r. : =
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would like 20 get a little child ever
? years old for company Would
give it the best Of care for small
recompenae DO you know of
some working mother who would
want her baby taken carc of
MRS H. s
All there II any applicant l
will let you know II you viii send
me your address
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

Dance at Dresmland tonight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-16

Atwood Tailored Suits, in blacks, navy blues, browns, grays and
mixtures. Jacket lined with SINNERS satin; in the latest correct
styles.... -. .......... .$49S