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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MOTION PICTURES IN ORIENT
They Disclose Much Talk and Little
 Action

From the Japan Advertiser
 For the foreigner whose knowledge of the language is incompete-and when is it not?-the long drawn out tragedies of the kwatsudo-shashin, with their inter- minable conversations round the hibachi and their comparative lack of action. are an infiction of the worst description. frightened occasionally, it is true. by sangunary interudes in which the in cisive power of the Japanese katana when brought to bear upon the human abdo- men Is illustrated with positively dreadful fidelity. When 1t comes to depicting a free fight or a general slaughter on the screen we westerners are but as babes and stockings in comparison with the Japanese. But if Prince Hal was justi- fled in finding fault with Falstaff's reck- oning on the ground that 1t cited but one halfpenny worth of bread to this intoler- able deal Of sack so the average for eigner who patronizes the Japanese nov Ing picture show may well complain that the Japanese mimic drama gives him an intolerable deal of talk to but sen s worth of honest blood letting.
 As a revelation of national manners and customs the educational value of the cin- ematograph is open to doubt, As regards the Japanese pictures the unsephisticated foreigner who based his conclusions upon that authority alone. would certainly come away firmly persuaded that one of the favorte relaxations of nine Japanese males out of ten consisted in kicking un- fortunate Japanese women from verandas or otherwise maltreating them; while as regards the foreign pictures, the unso- phsticated Japanese who based his con ception of our manners and customs upon that authority alone would as inevitably come away convinced that most male westerners passed the greater part of their time kissing fair members of the opposite sex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
Dangerous Heat

From the Youths Companion.
 The great Chicago fire is recalled by MT. F. F. Cook in "Bygone Days in Chi cago.' and he tells this amusing story oi Isaac Spear, well known swatchmakei in the early days MT. Spear was very short, and so abnornally bandy-legged a. to attract instant attention. He was in the forefront of the crowd watching the fire. and at one time be- came so absorbed in the spectacle thai he stood at point of imminent danger like one transfixed
 A kindly newsboy, alarmed at the sit uation, rushed gallantly forward and tapping him on the shoulder, shouted above the din:
 Say. mister, if you don't come ava, you'll burn.'
 The caution not having the desired eff feet, the youngster sprang to the rescu' a second time. Once more he gave anxiou, warning, and still Isaac paid no heed.
 on returning to place of safety. the boy. to his horror, observed the littl' mans deformity. Screening his face witi his arms. he charged again into the con suming heat and. while literally draggins the watchmaker to a place of safety shrieked in his ear:
 You must come away. You're warp ing!"
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his manners are as vile as his beer he is lucky to be made baronet.' And baron- etcy it was written in the rough, round characters of the Kings hand
 Ambassador Bryce has again been of fer ed peerage, and again-so I am told op excellent authority-he has refused. Mr. Bryce, like Gladstone Is too great a commoner to seek the empty dignities of lordship. Plain MT. Bryce he has lived through a career which glitters with tri- umphs in many varied fields. Plain MT. Bryce he desires to end his days, enobled by his works. We shall be glad to hear lis cheery voice once more in the draw
 ing rooms of Park Row and Belgrave Square, where he. has been greatly missed while he whetted the wit and wisdom of Washington. If report speaks truth. however MT. and Mrs. Bryce will spend very little of their time in London after their return from America and the Anti podes The historian and philosopher yearns for the quiet of his country place, tc sort over manuscript and add another volume to his world-informinG works.
 Another royal birthday will be cele- trated on, May 26-that of Sir Charles Anthony Brooks, Rajah of Sarawak. The present Rajah of Sarawak and his Rance, Lady Brooke. are great favorites with. the American set in London. They are both capital entertainers and the manor, near Cirencester.. provides excellent hunting and shooting. Lord and Lady Decies are coming over for the birthday celebration and Ambassador Whtelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid have received invitations. The ambassador is so busy. however. with offiical and semi-offfcial duties at the capital that it is hardly likely that the Reids will be able to accept. James Brooke, first of the family to write him self rayah. was one of Charles Kingsley's s favorite heroes. The sultan of Borneo gave him the kingdom of Sarawak in re- turn for services rendered in vanquishing the desperate Dyake. or Bornean sea pi- rates. Sarawak is as big as Scotland and Wales put together, provides revenue of about $I50000 a year, sports its own flag and possesses an army and navy even if the latter is one-gtn affair, like the boat of Gilbert's Lieutenant Beyale. Lady Brooke is a most charming woman and very fond of Americans.
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SOCIETY IN LONDON
ny LADY MARY mANwARING

London, April 11~-(Special.)- )-London society Is speculating whether the young heir turns here from the United States. Mrs. John Astor left hurriedly when she received the news of the Titanic disaster and the drowning of her husband, from whom she had separated herself, that even her most intimate friends were left in doubt as to her future plans. That she will return here. however, Is certain. Mrs. Astor likes London society and Lon don society likes Mrs. Astor; so it is prac- tically certain that she will continue to make London her home during the bet ter part of the social year. Whether Vim cent Astor will come here with his mother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
Complexion Secrets
 Of An Actress

In recently. issued volume bearing the above title, the author says: Con tinuous use of grease paints rouge and the like, had ruined my complexion. My skin was colorlcss. wrinkled, flabby coarse and punctured with large pores In England heard of the virtues of mercolized wax, my first experience with this marvellous substance con vinced me 1t was more valuable than all cosmetics combined, Now whenever my complexion begins to go wrong I get an oNnce of mercolized wax at the near est drug store. spread on thin layer of it before retiring, washing 1t off next morning. The wax. after a few such treatments, seems literally to absorb the worn-out cuticle, when brighter healthier. younger-looking skin appears
 For the enlarged pores, wrinkles and flabbiness, I began rsine rvclutio- c' saxolite, one ounce, dissolved in . halt pint withe witch hazel Bathing ,tae face in this soon relieved the condition most wonderfully
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is not, however, quite so assured, but that he may do so is not only possible but probable He is very fond of the mother at whose side he first saw the pleasant life of Mayfair, which is now Mayfair no longer.
 That he would be welcomed here goes without saying. The stream of marriage able maids, blueblooded but portionless has not yet run dry. There are abbeys and manors in scores where the bats are beating against the old mullioned panes and the ivy is creeping into the walls un- cut unkempt, where good American dol lars might turn the darkened and dust laden halls into bright scenes of revelry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
Homeward Bound

From the New Y0rk Times.
 Although the judge felt constrained to impose fine, the reason the prisoner gave for attempted theft enlisted the sympathy of the courtroom.
 T was homesick." he pleaded. T stole to get money enough to go home on.'
 Every man present had experienced homesickness himself at some time in his life, and out in the courtroom lobby they collected sufficient money to pay his fine and leave $10 over to take him home. With the balance in his pocket and gem erous sympathizsr in attendance to see
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him safely on his journey the discour- aged prisoner left the courtroom. In half an hour the attendant returned.
 By the way" said a contributor to the fund, where did that fellow want to get to, anyhow? I never thought of 1t be- fore.
 The attendant glowered indignantly.
 Jersey City," he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
To Keep From Losing Breath

Where respiration is rythmical there is no loss of breath in walking fast, run ming up hill or going upstairs. The meth od of preventing breathlessness consists in maintaining the rythm and tho speed of respiration.
 When the breathing is rhythmic the breathing keeps pace with the step. The outbreathng must be twice the length of the inbreathing. and not more than IS or 20 complete breath circuits must bc made per minute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
Strikes and Strikes

From Sketch.
 Warlike Waiter: we shouldn't ave nc strikes at all if everybody was free to say wot e likes, an no tyranny-an' if yer contradicts me again I'll give yer one fer yerself over the ear-'ole. Nah, then
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
River Rate War Ended.

There is an end to passenger rate
war between Portland and The Dalles.
as the Open River Transportation
Company raise its fare this week from
so cents to 81, with $3.50 applying or
round "Trip tickets. That brings the
tariff on the same level as is in vogue
on steamers of The Dalles, Portland &
Astoria Navigation Company, operat-
ing the steamer Dalles City, and which
will soon place the steamer Bailey
Gatzert in service.
Last Season the Open River interests
cut the rate on the steamer J. N. Teal
from 81 to so cents, and maintained the
reduction until the Teal went into
commission this week after an exten-
sive overhauling. 1t is said that there
is no intention to restore the low tariff
during the Summer. 1t was the first
lowering of fares since the days when
the steamer Chas. r. Spencer, now the
Monarch, was pitted against the Bailey
Gatzert.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Harding, of Salt
Lake, Utah, arrived yesterday for a
look over the valley.
j. C. Porter, who had been visiting
Mrs. Porter and his son in Portland,
returned home yesterday.
The Mt. Hood Railroad has erected
a new platform to expedite the hand
ling of freight at their station.
Thomas Y. Bradshaw. of Ouray,
Col, where he is an attorney, was
here last week visiting E. G. Smith, a
college friend.
Rt Rev. Robert l.. Paddock, Bishop
of Eastern Oregon, will administer the
sacred rite of confirmation at St.
Marks Episcopal church on Sunday,
April 2S
Miss johnson, who has charge of the
city water department. wishes to an
nounce that her office has been re-
moved to the building formerly occu-
pied by the Davenport Harness Co.
One of the pleasant social events of
given tonight by the D ". Y. X club.
! The patronesses are Mrs. X. b, Perigo,
Mrs. Howard Hartley and Mrs. F. II.
/ Coolidge.
Professor Lawrence, the Hood River
expert, is consistent in BORDERING all
kinds of shrubbery to bes sprayed for
scale. The fruit interest is too great
to allow of chance infection. - Oregon
| ian.
Mr.. Blythe told in his letter of the
organization of the Oregon club in San
Diego on February IA. The southern
city is a great place for old soldiers he
declared and great many veterans
are living there after retiring from
active life.
wv. S. Sand roo has received a letter
from his uncle, Enoch Brayford, who
states that he was married on Feb
luary 10 at Bloxwlch, England, to Mrs.
Dolman. of that place. Mr.. BraYtord
and his bride have left England, d
will arrive soon in this valley.
Fred Wasson, who has been spending
some time in Portland after returning
from the east, where he spent the
Winter, arrived in Hood River last
Thursday evening. MIR. Wasson spent
part of the time of his eastern visit
with relatives in Indianapolis. How
ever, he spent Christmas week in New
York.
G. c. Haworth, who has been on an
extended tour of California, arrived in
the city last week. He was accom-
panied here on his return by +. X.
Manning, who recently left here with
Mrs. Manning for Phoenix, Ariz
where they expected to make their
home on account Of Mrs Manning
health.
Prof Beggs, the dancing instructor,
will be in Hood River Friday afternoon
and evening when he will meet all
those who want instruction IN dancing.
He has been conducting several classes
in Portland and is kept very busy
teaching some of the popular new
dances VIII CT are making such a hi.
Prof. Beggs Is great favorlte with
Hood River, having taught some of
the hest dancers here. His friends are
trying to get him to start class here
and that is the object of his visit here
Friday, He will attend the Young
Married Peoples dance Friday evening
and will be at Heibronner hall from
80 to Friday afternoon where he
will he glad to meet all Of his old time
friends.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
GAS CO. LIGHTS OFF
SHORTCIRCUIT ALLEGED

Alleging that some one short circuit
ed their high power wires Tuesday
night, the officials of the Hood River
Gas a Electric CO., yesterday offered
the sum of 81, 900 for the arrest and
conviction of the party or parties sus
pected of creating the trouble. The
lights of the patrons of the company
were off Tuesday night for period of
about 80 minutes. Manager Albert S.
Hall stated yesterday that it was not
known exactly where the alleged short
clrcuiting occurred. However. he was
of the opinion that it took place at
some point on the high power line
between the power plant and the
Heights.
The force of the high water on the
Hood River caused break in the flume
of the Hood River Gas 4 Electric Co.
Saturday and it has been closed down
for repairs.
Ii was stated by one of the en-
ployees of the company yesterday morn
ing that the was plant used in the day
time but closed at night. when energy
for local consumers was brought from
the White River plant above The
Dalles. However, the local power
house was entirely closed at noon yes
terdaV.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
COMMITTEE FAIL TO
REACH CONCLUSION

The committees of the Northwestern
fruit districts, Wenatchee, Hood River
and Rogue River. the local committee
composed of Truman Butler, p. S
Davidson and w. b. Dickerson, which
met in Portland last week to thresf
out plans for proposed cooperative
method of selling the apples of the
different districts, failed to reach any
definite conclusion. The meeting
finally closed after the adoption of the
following resolution:
Resolved, that the committees give
this information to the various organ.
zaations which they repre- ent anC
recommend thaat permanent commit.
tees be Immediately appointed from
Rogue River Hood River, Wenatchet
and Yakima to consider this question
further, and that these committees be
urged to take up this important work
at the earliest convenient date.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22

Miss Louise Jamme, of Oak Grove is
visiting relatives in Minneapolis.
K. f. Staley, of Hebran, Neb., will
preach Sunday at the Christian church.
Let us put new life into your old har.
ness with our new patent harness oiler
K. &. 1owell K CO., successors to Daven.
port Harness CO., New Bell building
phone l70. If
Mrs. F. F. McCrea is in Portland
visiting her daughter, Miss Bess Nc
Crea.
H. G. Kibbee, editor of the Mosier
Bulletin, was in the city Saturday on
business.
Now is the time to buy cheap slab
wood. A. q. Lofts, phone BON.
MIR. and Mrs. C. d. Hinriehs have as
their guest, Miss Florence Wiedrick,
of Portland.
c. S. Somerville, of Portland, was
here over the week end, inspecting his
ranch property.
Spring bulbs now on hand. Hyacinth,
Narcissl, Daffodils, Jonquils, etc. A
choice lot of pe0nies aud roses for fall
planting Oakdale Greenhouses,
Fletcher Il Fletcher.
Miss Mary Montgomery was down
from the Middle Valley over the week
end visiting friends.
Mr.. aud Mrs. William Staats. of
Dufur, are here with their daughter.
Mrs. Chas, N. Clarke.
Ii your shoes have gone wrong take
them to John en-.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. Sidney were in
Portland over the week end to hear
John Mccormack sing.
The Middle Valley people will enjoy
basket social at the school house
there tomorrow evening.
We can accept in trade $4,000. 90 to
S6OOO.OO as part payment in Hood
River property for an improved dairy
and hay ranch at Camas Prairie. b.
Z. Duncan & Co. f21
William Ehrck and family have re-
turned from Portland, where they have
been spending the winter.
Miss Jennie Edgington left Friday
for visit with her friend, Miss Edna
Clark, who is teaching at Viento.
Now is the time to buy cheap slab
wood. A. G. Lofts, phone 3l0-X.
Mrs James r. Forden and children
are in Portland visiting Mrs. F'orden' s
mother, Mrs. c. W. Nottingham.
The Ladies Aid of the Valley Chris
tian church will give a Martha Wash
ington tea, at that church, Thursday.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
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BRIEF LOCAL MENTION
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Al. W. Peters spent the week end in
Portland.
c. X. Marshall was a Portland vis-
itor Monday.
If you want shoes that don't 90
wrong 60 to Johnsen's.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Goss spent the week
end in Portland.
S. f. Bartmess was i'll the latter
part of last week.
Now is the time to buy cheap slae
wood. A. c. Lofts. phone 3l0-X.
W. L. Clark left Tuesday for a short
visit in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Coolidge spent
Monday in Portland.
Seventy-f Darlington pullets, 9 to
II months old. Best stock. LAYERS.
Write or call +. w. Eaton. Box l73,
Hood River, Ore.
Fur Seal coats for sale at The Sign
of the Three Apples.
Mrs. J. w. Palmer is recovering
from serious illness.
Have you ever tried Crisco? If YOU
have you will want some more. We
have it. +. NJ. Holman, the Sanitary
marSet on the Heights.
Louis A. Henderson spent Sunday in
Oregon City with friends.
MIR. and Mrs. S. W. Stark were week
end visitors in Portland.
We have cash to loan upon inn
proved ranch pro operty.
Hood River Banking & Trust Co.
The Sans Souci club will meet today
at the home of Mrs. Hunt.
Miss Helen Teal visited friends in
Portland over the week end.
Far Cheaper, yet as good in every re-
spect is Crisco, compound of vege-
table fats, to be used for cooking pur-
poses instead of butter. f.. NJ. Holman,
the Sanitary market on the Heights.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Howe,
Friday, February %, a daughter.
John Franz was down from The
Dalles last week visiting friends.
We can accept in trade S5O0O.0O to
S6OO0.O0 as part payment in Hood
River property for an improved dairy
and hay ranch at CamaS Prairie b.
f. Duncan * Co. f2l
She es made or repaired at Johnsen's
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22

The local Knights of Pythias are
planning on one of the biggest meet
ings of the year next Tuesday evening,
when work will be conducted i'm the
Second AMI Third degree. Following
the business of the occasion a 'fecd'
will be enjoyed. The committee in
charge is composed of Andrew Kern
and f. +. Parker.
When her child is in danger woman
will risk her life to protect it. M great
act OF heroism or risk of lite is necessary
to protect a child from Group. Give
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and all
danger is avoided Sold b7 all dealers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
Pitt Parker to Appear at Parkdale.

Pitt Parker, who is said to be one of
the best "chalktalkers" on the coast,
will appear at the Parkdale hall on
Saturday evening, March 2. The
Upper Valley Progressive Association,
uunder the auspices of which Mr..
Parker VIII appear, has given a series
of pleasant entertainments. This will
be the sixth number of the lyceum
course The last feature of the enter
tainments will be the Vaudeville
show to be presented by the Upper
Valley citizens themselves.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
Ernest c. Smith, Candidate for District
Attorney.

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination.for Districi
Attorney for the Seventh judicial dis
trict, at the primaries, April 10. will
personally prosecute violations Of the
law and assist officers in conducting the
business Of Crook, Hood River and
Wasco counties in a vigorous, prompt
and businesslike manner, if nominated
and elected.
ERNEST c. SMITH
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
Unique Checker Boards.

In the show window Of the Stewart
Hardware and Furniture CO. are dis.
played this week two very unique
checker boards. One of them, made
by l.. F. Morris. a painter of the
Heights, contains 1900 pieces of wood.
The checks are of handsome design
and the workmanship excellent. The
other is made of solid gold and silver
leaf laid on heavy plate glass and
was a present to Mr.. Stewart from q
friend rs years ago.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22

A. Millard, of Omaha, Nebraska,
returned the latter part of last week
from Corvallis, where he had been at
tending the Horticultural Short Course.
and will remain here for several days
looking after his real estate interests.
10 addition to owning with j. +.
Thompson one of the largest orchard
tract IN the Upper Valley, MIR. Millard
has so acres on the West Side. "a
nave seen a great portion of the coun-
try," he says, "but none that appeals
to me as a home location as does the
hood River Valley. | am going to
oring my family here in about two
years and expect to build on the Lower
Valley ranch" Mr.. Millard's sons are
attending an eastern college.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
Canadian Pacific Men Visit CITY.

Thomas j. wall, general agent of
the passenger department of the Ca
madam Pacific Railroad, and M. f..
Malone, travelling passenger agent of
that system, both OF Spokane, Wash,
were here yesterday looking over the
Valley. The railway men look for a
large influx of colcnists into the state
this wear.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22
NJ. {. Church Services.

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching
services at II a. m. and Z 80 p. m.
Themes morning. "The Sure Founda-
tion" evening, "The Upward Look. "
Junior League at o'clock p. m. Ep-
worth League at 7:S0 p. m. Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening at Z :3O
O'Clock. Al are cordially invited to
attend these services. Strangers made
welcome.
W. b. Young, Pas o :.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22

Under the auspices of the Pierian
Glass of the Nj. +. church will be given
literary and musical program of a
high order, embracing choice readings
by Mrs. Louise Boyden, vocal solos by
August Jensen, baritone; high grade
piano solos by some of Hood River s
best talent. Friday evening, February
% at M. +. church. Admission 35
cents children, 25 cents.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-02-22

Edwin Pettis, who moved to HooC
River from North Dakota nine year,
ago. died Saturday morning at hii
home on the corner of Fifteenth ant
Columbia streets. Mr. Pettis, who hac
reached the age of SO years, was 1
native Of the state of New York. HC
served in the Federal army during the
Civil War and was a member of the G
A. r.
Mr.. Pettis leaves surviving, in addi
ton to his widow, three sons and 6
daughter.
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Democrats Are Busy.

|. Despite the fact tn at a me atng of
the County Central Committee of
Democrats at The Dales last week.
Judge A. ]. Derby and Geo r.
Wilbur, of this city, who were slated
respectively on a ticket of that party
for the offices of State Senator and
Prosecuting attorney, neither of the
citizens has made an announcement of
candidacy. Both stated yesterday that
they we're not candidates.
The Democrats meeting slated A. S.
Bennett, of The Dalles, as delegate to
the National convention.