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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
A CLASSICAL EVENING
 AT ALLEN SCHOOL

The students of the Margaret Allen school are to present a dramatic evening which will be as unique as 1t Is beautiful. Preparations have been going forward for some time, and tomorrow evening play--two plays, indeed-will be presented in learned fashion by students represen- tatlve of several classes. The Roman costume. and the colors rich and soft and beautiful, appropriate to the Caesarean period, will be worn by the participants The first play will be "A Roman school the dramatis personae to be composed or certain familiar figures of ancient his tory who became better known In years later than the once pictured in the play.
 The Roman school is a quaint little play end one whose argument is tremendously attractive. The argument, as told yes- terday by one ofsthe girls, was thus:
 The scene is laid in Rome about S4 B. c.
 The master, entering the schoolroom, finds
 the Roman lads, Gaius Julius Caesar and
 Tullius Cicero, with their youthful com
 panons amusing themselves In boysh fashion The roll call soon transforms
 the merry players into energetic workers
 A grammar lesson IS well recited, though
 little PoInpey is reduced to tears through
 fear of failure. As the lesson comes to close Lucius Sergius Catiline, accom- panied by his pedagogue, enters-latei As a penalty for tardiness he is required to |
 tMica mica, parva stella). Inspired by his success, other pupils tell of the Wise Men of Gotham of Jack and Jill," of
 Tom, the Piper's Son;" and of little Jack Horner's good luck
 After gymnastic exercises and geog- raphy lesson on Gaul, the pupils are pre- pairing to sing ',Milites Christiani." {"
 Caesars favorite hymn, when the judges
 for the oratorical contest enter.
 I,,lip tells pf his anhiftOp-tp become a great leader of men. to visit Britain, to make war on the Gallic and German tribes. to build bridge across the Rhine, etc.
 Marcus Tullius Cicero also speaks of his aspirations-to become Roman consul, to encourage art and literature, etc. The judges are unable to reach a de- cision; so, by the favor of the lots, the prize-a wreath of leaves-falls to Cicero. Soon the young Crassus, who has been lstudying at Rhodes, enters. He has failed, on his return from that distant city, to find his father at home, and has followed him to the school. After an affectionate
 embrace. both father and son express their regret that the newcomer was not present at the contest. The courteous Cicero expresses the wish that Crassus shall recite for them. e. After a warning that his "carmen est Longum.' Crassus gives the Roman lads
 the latest product of Oriental culture. "The Pome of the Possum."
 He closes amid wild applause; and ris- ing vote of thanks brings the contest to close.
 The cast of character includes the fol-
 lowing popular young girls: Magister, Leona Piosser. Aulus I-icinius Archias, Kate Smith: Publius I.icinius Crassus, Holland Fitts; Gaius Licinius Crassus,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
SOME TAG DAY EXPERIENCES
BY MRS. J. B. REID

l Well Tag Day arrived three times
 in 1912-April 20 was the appointed day-the day when every man and wom- an in the district expected to be held up on the streets of Birmingham and asked for a nickel or dime, but King Sol refused to reign with the glory of sunshine for this occasion. and the downpour Of rain usurped woman s rights. Again the effort was made and the only brightness was found in the dear taggers faces-for two hours they sang the second song of Tag Day, but the wind and weather drove them Tn. Nothing daunted, having faith In odd numbers, three attempts, Saturday, April II, found the advance guard of women collecting dimes. etc, from every human they would meet, and by 5 o'clock the streets were well dec orated with waving yellow tags bear fng the words. He who helps boy 10 become a strong and good man, makes d contribution of the first class to the welfare of the nation. Ihis was enough to the man who loves hu- manity; he glanced toward his own backyard and thought of his little man with home-and his heart went with his money to the child without.
 There were taggers ito the right of us and taggers to the left" all in as jolly good humor. with smile and pleasant word for each person they met. This was worth a great deal to all Of us. The privilege of walking up to the people, with the opportunity to make a friend weighed well in the balance with the money given. One day each year it was the custom with some of our southern cities to open the doors of their home to receive the people New Years day" was calling day, when the business man of. every church and creed, and the man who knew you only as a business man, came to your home and enjoyed your hospitality this was the beginning of very splen- did new year-better friends and more cordial and spainstaking business rela- tions And so in Birmingham Tag Day" is the wofnan's day to call on their friends=to greet each one alike stranger and acquaintance, for the nlu- tual CO., operation i'll building better men andi better women from our neglected and, unfortunate children of Jefferson county The day was full of happi- ness, not a disagreeable feature, not an intoxicated man throughout the city, and the public was generous, and the home will be- made bigger. broader and better and the child will be shell tered and fed as the result.
 While there Is a beautiful sentiment about this one day In the year to raise enough money for all these children there is great deal of the ridiculous to encounter, much of human nature and great deal that makes the work a necessity for caring more for the child.
 Two middleaged men, right well dressed, were standing in Second ave- nue doorway. The writer dared be a mind reader-and looking into what she had read as good faces, she approached them, "Oh, I see you need tag?" hold ing one to each of them. No" said both with one voice. mot we" Per haps you don't understand the cause for which we ask this help?" and at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
MAY DIsPOssEss INDIANS
Opening of Navajo Reservation to
 Settlers Uurged by New Mexico
Frorn the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
 Santa Fe N. M-White men have set their eyes on the riches of the Navajo Indian reservation, and it may not ee long before the proud tribe will be swal- lowed by civilization.
 The initial movement for the opening of the Navajo reservation to settlement has been taken in memorial which the legislature of New Mexico has sent to the President and Congress. Utah and Arizona are also involved, and powerful private interests will undoubtedly help
 The New Mexico memorial sets out that the Navajo reservation contains about 23000O0 acres of land. As the tribe numbers less than POGO members, accord- ing to the best figures obtainable. this would give 1900 acres apiece to the mem bers. It is declared that this allotment is unjust
 The reservation is known to be rich in minerals. White men who have been at the government station tell of golG and silver ornaments they have seen among the Navajos and of tales of large deposits that have been worked by the Indians in their crude way. Many white men have tried to get permission to de- velop the mines, but they have met with refusal Some prospectors who have yentured within the reservation limits in search of gold have disappeared, and cow boys have told of seeing NavaJos wear ing their clothing.
 There is also much land within the reservation that might be turned to agri- culture. Many opportunities are offered for building dams to irrigate what is now desert country, and the soil will yield bountifully.
 The Navajos will not let themselves be dlspossessed willingly. They are re- garded by men who know Indians as the proudest tribe in the country. They have kept to themselves in all the years of invasion by the white men and there have been few intermarriages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

, once language was ready to give the urgent needs of Tag Day" The greater of the two drew himself up and said, Well, 1t is good. I said l would not be tagged today when left home, as the women folks laughed at me, and for that reason I won't-that's all'- and the other looked no, too. And they just would not At once we only wished our home had been in operation when these two men were boys so that we could have cultivated their hearts, and broadened their purposes.
 Both good, strong men. well dressed men, with a woman's reason for not doing. But the women-they just look ed at us when we wanted to tag them-as if that's your job, and not ours.' and passed on. We could only presume our yellow tag was not be- coming to them--and they liked blue.
 A well dressed young fellow was taking a dope--when approached, IL was so pitiful to hear him say he was spending his last penny theree-the grandma" can always feel sorry Tor the boy without money, and advice fol lowed with a promise to pay for his drink and to help all she could. lie went out with tag and 1t dldn seem hard to dig dime from his trou5er pocket he had forgotten he had It. It is human nature to talk poor, and we found much of it all talk because at once the folks began to know where we spent the money, great big hearts were opened and Tag Day grew to be flour ishing enterprise. The fun of 1t all was when the little girls seem to fall as they saw an old lady coming they would give the girls the coin to get the old lady out of the way, and we were very cunning not to have many old lady workers.
 But the joliiest crowd after all is the "commercial eyangelists.' They hand you soc and charge to expense account and tell you they have bought stock in Mobile Montgomery, Birming- ham and over the globe, and have seV- eral homes waiting for them when they are boys again, and they champion your cause with as much enthusiasm as 1T IL was the very first opportunity offered them to help a good cause. one, now ever, let it drop that he paid extra baggage on his tickets bought Tor church lunches, and he had a warehouse full of chances on real rag dolls; want ed to know if when he won them If we would build an annex to care for them; he invested $1 in the annex right there.
 Tag Day is a great day-the board of control of the Boys club have mortgage on it. They have promise from the philanthropic and charity workers of tBirmingham that there shall be none others like 1t, provided they have no infringements on their money making patents.
 To this is the right of the Boys club they claim it for their existence and through the good humor and generosity of the public it is a good day and niled with happiness to the workers and blessings to others-blessings for the giver. no matter had small the amount. and the real livelihood of many little folks for whom the home is made pos sible.
 And then, too, we can give pleasant smile to those we have met while work ing Tag Day-for once a friend, always a friend, and we are all happier for knowing the people, and richer for their friendship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

ito conform these methods in som gree at least to the conditions obts in the new world. They obtained best weavers, spinners and dyers, who had received the best Euro training, and used them as master their apprentices in the local mills. a course had been steadily continue til the woolen mills in this country 'out worsted fabrics excelled nowhei
 But it is necessary to maintain s ard when 1t has once been reached mills have representatives abroard visit the great centres of fashion keep the home offices informed as t new creations of the foreign desi and the run of ideas among those are supposed to lead. These men represent the firms abroad have tt great discretion. One fabric which l hit the English or French or Ge ideal or what is desirable and good ing has a chance of failing absolute this side of the water. and he mus his judgment, trained by years of q fence. Even then these representa- sometimes fail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
MISS MARTHA MILNER
 HONOREE AT LUNCHEON

Miss Martha Milner was the at tractive honoree yesterday at a beau. tiful luncheon given by Mrs. Charles Oscar Locke in the private dining room of the Country club. Covers were laid for 12, including Miss Miners brides maids and several relatives.
 The table was lovely, its decorations in accord with the color scheme of the approaching nuptial event and daintily arranged. In the center of the table faces were pink rambler roses and clusters of sweet alyssum in graceful profusion. From the chandelier were depended draperies of tulle softly tint ed as a pink cloud. A final note was introduced in the fascinating little French bouquets, which lay at each plate, for corsage ornaments.
 Those who shared this attractive compliment with the bride-elect were: Miss Gustrine Milner. Miss Lillian Orr. Miss Marjorie WeatherlS. Miss Anna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
THE ART OF DRESS GOODS
Fashions and Ideas Make of Them
 Now a Complex Business

From the New York Sun.
 Half a century ago the manufacturer of worsted fabrics in this country was conducted under the greatest difficulties America was far behind the countries of the Old World in the art of weaving and making woolen goods. A high standard of perfection had already been attained by foreign manufacturers and the best ia brics worn in this country were almost all imported from Europe, Not only were there few men in this country who were skilled in the various branches of worsted manufacture, but there was a distinct prejudice against American goods
 The pioneer mills had first to train their own men in the best methods of European manufacture. but they had also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Did yn, ever see a Japancse woman with a clouded complexion? Did you ever, see one wh wrinkles. 1r respective of agel Then learn how they achieve and maintain these lines of splendid feminine beatty. For the first time in America the Princess Tokio treatment is being made known. and it is a revelation. Never before have Christian women been able 10 solve the secrets these Oriental beauties. whose faces and forms have been the marvel through the ages. But at list the treasuretrove has been unlocked and there is set before every American lady who writes immediately. the full knowledge about this wondrous method
 The Princess Tokio Wrinkle Book is message full of slstorly feeling and sympathy for the American ladies IL tells. without hesitation, all about the irihccss Tokio new treatment for removing wrinkles without harmful creams, pastes lotions or piasters or mechanical appliances.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Glaciers Caused by Milky w,

From the Chlcago Tfibune.
 Another suggested cause of gl periods is that they have been d the shifting of the milky way, SUI Is known to have occurred.
 Assuming that much of the ef heat comes from the stars, pr. 1olf Spitaler finds that the chanl position in relation to the milky might have given different dist tion of temperature from that exi at the present time. The stars ar only crowded in the region of the I way but many of them are of the test type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Martha Glover; Pedagogus, Roberta Lamb.
 Discipuli: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Kath- erine Lcdbetter; Quintus ,Tulius Cicero. Orlean Perkins; Lucius Sergius Catiline Kathleen McCarty; Marcus Antonius Elizabeth Davis, Gaius Julius Caesar, An nie Lee; Gnaeus Pompeius. Martha Laps- ley; Publius Clodius Pulcher, Marguerite Lewis: Marcus Jeunius Brutus, Willie May Brandon; Quintus Hortensius Hortalus, Marguerite Wikinson; Lucius Licinius Lucullus. Will Jemison: Gaius Claudius Mareellus. Eleanof Anderson; Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Elizabeth sTurley..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Please Read These Two Letters.
HERE IS HER OWN STATEMENT.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
MORRIS -M'GLATHERY
 WEDDING TO OCCUR

Dr. and Mrs. Fountain Scott McGlathery announce the engagement of their daugh-t ter, Eula Rochester. to MT. Edward Lee Morris, the wedding to occur in June, the exact date to be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Coates Benedict of Athens, Miss Frances Swartz of New Orleans Miss Elizabeth Going Miss Kathleen VanHoose Mrs. Joseph Todd Collins, Mrs. Mary Clare Miner and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
In Milwaukee

From Case and Comment
 q think man must be almost driv- cling idot who does not know what beer is..'' Per Orton, J., in Briffitt vs. State. 5S Wis, 41 (quoting lower court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
MISS ELLA LOUIS WARD HOSTESS AT TEA

Miss Ella Louis Ward will be hostess the afternoon of May 31 at tea in compliment to Miss Sue Mary Chiles, who is to be one of the June brides. The hours are to 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The regular meeting of the Church Home Guild will be held on Thursday at o'clock at St. Andrews parish house. A full attendance is desired
 There will be an important meet ing of Temple Emanu-El chapter Mon day, April 20. at the residence of Mrs. Morris Adler, at S:S0 o'clock. Business of importance will be transacted and large attendance is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
MISS ANNIE SHELBY
 HOSTESS AT TEA

In compliment to her three house guests Miss Annie Sibley will entertain the afternoon of June from to G at tea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Miss Rosa Ehlbert of Greenville will ar, rive In the city Monday night and be the guest of MT. and Mrs. Jake Ehlbert,, 5S North Sixteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
DEVELOP YOUR BUST IN l5 DAY
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Mr.and Mrssg Jake .El3bert will srepeive at their home. 5S North 18th street. on Wednesday. May 2s. from to $ o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Wrinkles GOOuick

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

fin honor of the confirmation of their son. Henry Ehlbert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
"rHERE NEVER WAS A WORSE CAsE.''

Roclnort Ind@There of woInen's ills tban mine begin tell what suffered For over two years able do anything was in bed for month and fhe doctor said nothing operation would My
 father suggested Lydia Pnams Vegetable Compounds so to please him took it. and improved wonderfully so am able to travel horseback take long rides and never feel any Ill e1Iecs from it. can only ask suffering women Lydia E tnk ha trial submitting operation Mrs MARGARET MEREDITH R. F. D. No 3, Rockport, Ind
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

gers sailing on the steamship George of the North German Lloyd line. May IS for Europe. s..sa.a~.--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Mrs. charles walker, who has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. John H. vAfinge left yesterday for her home in Faunsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

MT. and Mrs. Charles Stickney of Greensboro have returned home after a visit to Mrs. John Minge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

For 30 years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy Tor fe-- male ills. No sick with WOman's alimeHts- does justice to herself who will not try this Ia. mous medicine, made from roots and herbs, It has restored so many suffering women to heaith. nrmx.Write to LYDIA E. PTNKHAM MEDlCINECO. EtezSS lCONFIDESTIAI) LYNN, MASS, for advfce: Your letter will be opened, read and ansWefe4 by :s woman and held in strict confidence.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
ARCTIC BROTHERS PREPAR-
 ING FOR ANNUAL GIVING

The Arctic Brotherhood Christ mas Tree committee is meeting with fine success in securing funds for the distribution of presents to the youngsters on Christmas eve. Not only are the residents of Skagway contributing Hberally, but Arctic Brothers from Che outside are send ing money for the fund which is going to make all the children in this community happy. Brother J. p. Hartman of Seattle has sent a nice contribution and a letter in which he expresses pleasure at the opportunity for making the children happy, and he sounds the praises of the Arctic Brotherhood in gen. erous terms. Max Kalish is anoth- CT Brother from Seattle who has sent his contribution to the fund and others are responding liberally to the annual custom.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
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