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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
OF THE UNITED STATES
 DURING THE PAST TEN YEARS

for further use in manufacturing, in- creased from Slj3,SHS5l to Sl,Q.0. ,6S7, an increase of 195 per cent.
 Imports from Europe, which in 1902 formed 52.6 per cent of the total. formed in 1912 but l96 per cent, while those from North America increased from l6.f per cent of the total to aO.2 per cent. Those from South America show little change. having formed 133 per cent of the total imports in 1gl2 and l3 per cent in 1912. Imports from Asia show a slight decline in the share which they form Of the total imports, from 1i.4 per cent in 1go2 to l3.6 per cent in 1912 Of the total exports the share sent to Europe fell from . per cent in 1912 to G0.9 per cent in 19l2; that to North America in creased from LIS per cent to e3.5 per cent. that to South America. from 2.S per cent to per cent. while the percent age of the exports sent to Asia, Oceania and Africa shows little change during the decade.
 The percentage of the foreign commerce carried in American vessels was, in 1902. F. per cent of the imports and 6.6 per cent of the exports. and, in 1912, II per cent of the imports and s per cent of the exports, the percentage of the imports carried In American vessels having slightly declined and the percentage of the exports carried in American vessels slightly increased during the period nn- der consideration
 Turning tn production, the figures show in heet sugar an increase from 369 mil- ion pounds in 1902 to 12SS million in 1912; copper from 29i thousand tons in lg12 to 100 thousand in 1911; petroleum from BPS million gallons in 1902 to 9259 million in 1911, coal from 2i million tons in 1901 to AS million in 1911, pig iron from IS mil lion tons In 1902 to an estimated total of & million in 1912. and tin plate from s06 million pounds in 1902 to 1919 million in 1910 Of cotton the production has ir- creased from los million bales in 1902 to l6.3 million bales in 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Penrose at Play
ne Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
 Senator Guggenhem and Senator Pen- rose were gathered together in a cloak room of the Senate a time ago, praising T. R. and his policies and expressing the fervent hope that MT. Roosevelt would be elected, when Senator Penrose related with gusto an anecdote which since has. been the talk of the Senate cloak room and provokes gales of laugh ter whenever it is sprung around the cap ito1.
 "A farmer constituent of mine,'' Sen ator Penrose began gravely, cunningly giving no hint that he was about to re- late a convulsing anecdote, had mule bearing the rather incongruous name of Napoleon. A stranger who happened to visit his farm a time ago heard him call the mule by name, and with some curios- ity asked: How in the world did you happen to give the mule such a name as Napoeon?' Well, I'll tell you said my constituent, quick as flash, it was be- cause of his bony parts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
A Lucky Kentucky Fisherman

From the warsaw lnuepenutnt.
 Tom Maxwell, who lives on the s. J. Crutcher farm, about five or six miles below here. had an unusual fishing ex- perience last week. He had caught a small catfish from the river. and finding it smaller than he cared to take home, left tt tied on the line and threw it back in the river. 1t remained over night and next morning when Maxwell went down to the river and started, to pull out the line he was surprised at the resistance which met his efforts.
 Finally getting it clear of the water he found. instead of the small fish he had left there, an enormous yellow catfish weighing 35 pounds. The big fellow. com ing along, had found the other fish and swallowed 1t Accordingly he was se- curely fastened to the line and was brought ashore. killed and cut up into divers steaks and roasts for the Maxwell family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Beaten Biscuits

Put into a bowl a pint of flour, 8 teaspoonful of salt, and enough cold water to make a very stiff dough. Put this upon a floured board and beat with a wooden rolling pin for 15 minutes turning and shifting the dough so that every particle of it is beaten. Cut into rounds, prick each biscuit with a fork, and bake in a good oven to a light brown. (By request of B. N. M)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
CHRISTIAN BEGINS
 REVIVAL TUESDAY
Will Require Sidewalks Soon on Opelika
 Streets

Opelika. october CSpeciall--Dr. T. M. Christian, pastor of Grace Metho- dist church of Savannah, will begin revival at Trinity Methodist church, this city. next Tuesday evening, assisted by Prof. R. o. Bell. in charge of the music, who is director of music of Central Bap- tist church, Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Gibson's IdeIa of It
l the SaturdaY RevieM.

From the Saturday Review.
 Shortly before his death. Lord Althorp said to Gibbon, the historian. apropos of the French reyolution: Well, MT Gib- bon, they have adopted your opinion. for believe that you think the idea of death being a long sleep just and desirable.'
 Yes said Gibbon. provided one could he sure of ones dreams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Would Like Magazine

Please tell F. J. l. I should be pleased to receive the Popular Me chanics and Technical World magazine offered.
 T have a few good magazines and paper bound novels which I will send to any one who will pay expressage.
 "ENOCH B." am afraid they have found another owner. Will "F. J." let us know if they are still in his hands and send to us for the address of him who would be the richer for the gift?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Graham Biscuit

Sift together one-half pint of white flour. a pint of graham flour, tea spoonful of salt, a tablespoonful Of sugar and two tablespoonfuls of bak- ing powder Into this mixture chop two tablespoonfuls of shortening and add enough milk to make dough that can be rolled out easily. Put on a floured pastry board, roll out, cut into rounds, and bake in a good oven. tBy request of B. N. M.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Removing Hot Lamp Chimney

'I have a new way of removing a hot lamp chimney. First, fold a newspaper three or four times. then place the hand on the newspaper and slide toward the lamp chimney until 1t fits around it. This will prevent the hand from being burned. EDWARD F.
 "A word in season how good it isl" Even those of us whose homes are light ed by gas and electricity cling to student lamps for reading and writing, and where is the student who has not blistered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
A Familiar Path

From Harper WeekIy,
 Well. Jorrocks. I understand you are 70 lead Mrs. Wintringham-Jones-S to the altar said Bubbleton.
 Not on your life" returned Jorroeks. She knows the way-rm just going along."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Rede at His Best

From the Kansas City Star.
 friend once told J. Adam Bede. the former wit of the House, that his mother in-law was dead. Quick as a flash MT. Bede replied in his well known drawl:
 Don't make me laugh; my lip is cut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21

Ordinances have been passed by the city council establishing grades of the various streets, and at an carly date an ordinance will be introduced requiring property owners to build cement side walks in front of their homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
An Apt Student

From the Boston Transcrift
 Mrs Jindce. One thing do is to teach my children etiquette.
 Mrs. Knox. Yes; your Jimmy just hit my Waldo very politely with club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
MOVEMENT FOR ANN|STON Y. M. [. A. Proposed Campaign Meets
 With Favor CHURCH DEBT RAISED Blackwell Appointed Manager for 1n- terstate Power Company at Huntsville-Mayor Notifies
 Southern
CHURCH DEBT RAISED

Anniston, October 21.--(Special) )-The proposed campaign for the establishment of Young Mems Christian association in Anniston as outlined by Frank Leigh. cashier of the Oxford National bank, this morning seems to have been re- ceived with approval without exception. It was indorsed from several pulpits Sunday morning, and several organized Sunday school classes also went on record as being in favor of the movement. In outlining the work MT. Leigh called attention to the remarkable record estab- lished in Birmingham in the raising of funds for a new Y. NJ. C. A. building. and to the success attending efforts along this line in other places. He believes that the time Is ripe for such a campaign in Anniston, and mass meeting will likely be held to launch the campaign this week.
 There are several buildings in Anniston that are already adapted to the needs of such an institution, and 1t is probable that one of these structures will be taken over in the event the '. M. C. A. asso- citation is organized. The old Anniston Inn building is being spoken of again in this connection, and it is said that 1t could be renovated so as to make ideal quarters.
 In one Sundays service, a debt of sl20O outstanding against the Parker Memorial IMptist church has been put in the back ground, according to an announcement by the Rev. pr. w. F. Marlborough, pas tor, Sunday morning. through the raising of voluntary subscriptions for this pur- pose.
 The debt was contracted in the building of Sunday school annex, brick and stone structure, which is now being oc- cupied by the primary department of the Sunday school, and In making other im- proyements
 J. Victor Blackwell. a son of Judge ID. c. Blackwell of this city, has been made manager of the Huntsville interests Of the Alabama Interstate Power company. MT. Blackwell is an Auburn graduate and had an extensive practical experience as an electrical engineer at Lynn, Mass.
 Mayor J. l.. Wikle has had several copies made of the ordinance condemning the Southern Railway company's freight depot in Anniston with view of formally notifying the officials of the road Of the action taken at the special meeting of the council Friday night Much interest is centered in the attitude to be taken by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Fiction

Mrs. Brown. Did you bring any light fiction reading with you this summer?''
 Mrs. Jones. No; it wasn't necessary. l get Il letter from my husband every daVn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Dustless Busters

'In response to the request for dust less dusters, l send the following, which. while not the factory article, is very sat isfactory and very inexpensive. and which think 'Elizabet ". may use. As T.. J. says, the process of the manufactured ones is secret. Either of these ways will be found good:
 Make a heavy suds with one quart of hot water and any good white soap; to this add one tablespoonful of turpentine and enc of kerosene Soak the cloth for two hours. Squares of cheesecloth are best. At the end of that time wiring out hard and use. They may be used a few times before washing and renewing pro- cess.
 ITO a pint of rain water add two gills of alcohol, shake well, and moisten tho duster thoroughly: or for a large floor space add to quart of heavy suds made as for the first formula
 'The Corner is very helpful.
 "A. c. M"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21

A white prisoner made a dash for lib erty yesterday while being taken from the jail to the courthouse, but was soon captured. The man ran around the cor ner from the jail and entered the resi- denee of citizen, where he was cor nered and taken in custody again. Two shots were fired at the fleeing prisoner but none took effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

hand by Intentionally grasping the hot chimney of smoking lamp? Have the evening paper within reach and as directed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Outclassed

T TOTII TITFs
 Come on Mamie. There's no use arg,i- in with her. She kin make twice as bad faces as you kin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21

Walter Ingersoll, a negro, was arrested charged with breaking the window of Flu gene Simmons store the night of the recent fire and stealing considerabl amount of jewelry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21

Tim C. Hudson has returned from the Montgomery fair, where he won several prizes on his fine chickens. He also won prizes at the Birmingham fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21

The following invitations have been is- sued: MT. John Kimbrough Watkins requests the pleasure of your company at the marriage of his sister, Maude, to MT. Thomas Frederick Williamson, Jr., at o'clock Wednesday evening. october 90. 3o1 North Ninth street."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Hunger for Mental Food

T trust that you will not tire of my much coming but my attention is at tracted by the offer made by Esther NJ. P. of Sunday school books. If she and others who have such books could but know what a boon they are to destitute neghborhoods they would distribute free ly. In response to a plea made by Bishop Bucher of Nebraska for Sunday school books I gathered up a goodly lot of papers in our own Sunday school. l send likewise papers, etc, to Hope Farm, our Protestant protectory. 1 believe the young people there can use quantity of reading matter 1 will gladly supply these ad- dresses if desired. And there must be missions of 'Esther's' own denomination where her papers will be most accept- able
 'The rural missions are often devoid, I firmly believe, of the kind of papers she could send. Then there are thousands in our southern mountains who are hun gering for mental food. This from one who knows. MARIE B. w." That "one who knows" is no idle phrase. The writer Is already known to us as the. secretary of a society that does yeoman service in the courts and ways and hedges" in the largest city in our country. What she says of home missions may pass unchallenged.
 
 Address Desired
 Please be kind enough to send the ad- dress of "A Housewife of Three Years Standing of Bowling Green, Ky. I should like very much for her to explain her process of canning vegetables. such as beans. Her article was printed in the Corner some weeks back
 Also please print recipe for chicken la king is you have 1t.
 MRS. F. H." l cannot give the address for which you ask without permission of the cor respondent who veils her identity under the signature you quote. Will she, after reading the above request. tell me if she is willing to open a correspondence upon the subject here named?
 Three recipes for chicken la king have been printed by us lately. If you have seen none of them by now please write again to that effect. Our space is too scant to justify vain repetition of recipes.
 System" Magazine
 'Wnl you kindly ask if there is some one who subscribes for System magazine who will pass it on to me?
 LAURA P" The applicants address is in our books.
 Cleaning Pillow Slip
 'I have white satin pillow top with a woman's head painted upon it that IS Dduly SDiltu. Any hi1oilidtioi you Sdii give me as how to clean it will be greatly appreciated. F.. S. B. With clean complexion brush go over the portions of the satin not covered by the paint. When you have dipped the brush in boracic talcum or a mixture of four parts powdered starch and one of fine borax. Brush firmly, but not hard. Do this several times. Then cover with clean powder and leave it on for some days, putting 1t in close box to ex- clude the dust.
 At the end of the time brush and shake out the powder. I have cleaned white satin and silk in this way successfully. If the surface be ever so slightly damp ened the method Is more effectual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21
Family Bible Found

T have just found in box that was in storage for a number of years a small Bible with the following inscrip- tion on the fly leaf:
 "'James Sloan, 1776, Otsego Co.
 David Sloan, 1779, N Hapsl
 Jane Sloan Reeves, 17S5, Ohio.
 Gardner Sloan, 17S2, Berksfield, N J.
 "'Andrew Sloan, 17Ss, Madison Co.
 T should like to restore it to some one connected with the family, and with your help I may be able to do so. Il is of no use to me and l will gladly give it to one who is interested in it. Kindly give 1t place in your Corner.
 T have a nice warm winter coat that l want some young girl to have. Will you kindly send me such a name, one in Chicago? MRS. E. H. K
 It Is kindly thoughtful in you to try and restore the family Bible to its rightful owners. It is more than prob able that you will hear from some mem her of the family and receive the thanks won by practice of the rule of rules whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them. . That even so' may be freely trans lated just that thing"
 Will our co-laborers in Chicago send to me the name of young girl who needs the winter wrap and who cannot afford to buy one?
 Plantation Song
 '.I see that Mrs. M S. has the words of Dat Watermelon Smilin on de Vine from Mrs. A. E. w 1 used to know the song, but have forgotten it and should like much to get the words. Please send me the address of Mrs. M S. so I can ask her for a copy. If any one would like years number of Todays Magazine I will be glad to give them MRS. A. E. w..
 I regret to say that the address of Mrs. M. S." is not in our index. We must have had it or we could not have communicated with her. l suspect that the initials have been changed or transposed in the process of transfer ring them from her letter to the type writer and then to the printed column. That often happens even when we think we have copied them correctly from an illegible manuscript letter. In my case the correspondent who has the words of the plantation ballad is requested 10 let us know if she is willing to pass over copy to the writer of the fore going. whom we hereby thank for the proffer of magazines. I hold her ad- dress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21

The local chapter, D A. R., has offered prize of a s5 gold piece to the pupil of the high school writing the best essay on "rhe South in the Revolution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-21

OU IIt oOulI III llle tAtNpiuilol.
 The local chapter, U. D. C.. has elected the following officers for the year: Pres ident Miss Mamie Harrison; vice pres
 dent, Mrs M. T. Trawick; corresponding secretary. Mrs. w. W. Barnes; record ing secretary. Mrs II. R. Peacock; treas urer, Mrs. P. P. Brooks; historian, Mrs. T, l.. Kennedy; director, Mrs, A. l.. Dow dell. Mrs. NJ. T. Trawick and Miss Della Hudson were elected delegates to the national convention in Washington No vember 12. and Mrs. w. A. Andrews and Mrs. R. l.. Sanford, alternates.
 The Opelka W. C. T. U. have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. l. W. Chalker; re- cording secretary, Mrs. Walter Guitars; corresponding secretary, Mrs. George W. Capps; treasurer, Miss Llilie Edwards; vice presidents, Mrs. w. R. Abbott, Mrs. George Robinson Mrs. w. E Delay and Mrs. w. T. Wear
 The death of Mrs A. J. Driver, wife of Probate Judge A. J. Driver occurred at their home in Lafayette last night. She was 47 years old, and was Miss Fred erck of Cusseta before marriage The deceased leaves her husband and one son, Harry; two brothers, R. T. Frederick of Jacksonville, Fla, and ]. A. Frederick of Hainsworth, Fla. and three sisters Mrs. F. F. Brock, Miss Hattie Mae Frederick of Lafayette and Mrs. q. D. McGehee of Haynevlle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
IN vELvETEEN AND CORDUROY
Combination That Deserves the Popu.
larity Which Il Has Been Un-
hesitatinsly Accorded.

Not every one can afford frocks OF
silk velvet, 80 velveteen was manu-
featured as a substitute. 1t Is lovely,
and gives practically the same effect
as silk velvet when made up. Velve.
teen and corduroy are used to fashion
many smart frocks for street wear.
Plain colors are more frequently
used for the velveteen models. They
are effectively trimmed with fur, me-
tallic laces, Persian or tapestry en-
broidery.
Velveteen does not adapt itself SO
successfully to draping as do the
softer velvets, 80 the skirts are usual
ly plain or with pleated insets.
The bodices are jumper effects, with
guimpes of lace or chiffon.
Corduroys in the soft-finished quail
tiles are extensively used.
F'rocks and coat suits are develop
ed of this material and seem to find
a ready sale.
The two.tone corduroys in brown
and tan, blue and black and white
are especially favored.
In plain colors, dark blue. brown
black and burgundy are the shades
more frequently used.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
MADE A DAINTY TEA TRAY
Pretty Thing Evolved BY Clever Girl
In q Most Economical and Sim.
pie Manner.

A novel and most economical way
to make q pretty tea-tray was dis
covered by q girl who is very clever
with her wits and her fingers. She
first purchased for forty cents a large
oval picture frame from q second
hand store, securing a very good bit
OF natural old woodwork. Then with q
bottle Of stain. some sand-paper and .
little varnish she polished up the wood
to look like new, then screwed on two
brass handles. one at each end. after
wards cutting a piece Of pretty Gre
tonne the same size as the glass. and
pasting 1t smoothly where the picture
would ordinarily 60. Covering 1t with
the boards that belong to the frame.
tackled securely into place, the entire
back then being covered with piece
Of felt, when she found herself pos
sessed of q most fetching tea-tray.
which in the shops would cost from IS
to IS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
Care Of the Skin.

Before going to bed at night, sponge
the face, neck and arms in q solution
of cold salt water. You will find your
self awakening in the morning with
that desirable slight pink glow, which
you SO often see in the face OF q
child at this time. Another skin stim'
u.ator is a small piece Of Ice, placed
in a soft piece of linen and rubbed
gently over the entire face and neck,
care being taken to reach every part
Of the surface about the eyes and eye
lids. This should not be done to ex'
cess; and afterward the face should
be gently but thoroughly dried, and q
little cold cream applied. All cream
that the flesh has not absorbed should
be removed, especially from the face
that has a tendency toward being
hirsute.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
Evening Dresses.

The Grecian draperies and oriental
colorings strongly dominate the very
exclusive evening dresses, says the
Dry Goods Economist Embossed vel
vet patterns on chiffon cloth. on
charmeuse, on satin or brought out on
cloth of gold and silver are utilized.
Metallic brocades, gold and silver It's
sues MORE and plain cloth OF gold
and silver, as well as rich embroider.
ed fabrics, are represented in many
of the most favored models. Rich
laces are also in favor, particularly
the finer varieties. such as Chantilly
and Bohemian Venise is used most
" as a finishing touch on velvet
models.