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is HOLY GRAIL IN GEN0A7

A large green cup, hexagonal In
shape, which according to popular be-
lief was used by Christ and his apos-
ties at the Last Supper. is treasured
in the Church of st. Lawrence. at
Genoa, Italy. Its history goes much
further back than that event, as it is
claimed that it was present from the
Queen of Shaba to King Solomon. 1t
mas been in Genoa since 1101, where
1t was brought by knight from the
Holy Land after the First Crusade.
For centuries it was not touched. al
though many of the faithful wished
to adorn 1t with precious stones. This
was due not only to piety but to n
fear on the part of citizens that
should 1t be broken, pilgrims would
cease to visit Genoa. 1t was thought
at one time that 1t was cut from an
enormous emerald. Napoleon took 1t
with him to Paris, persuaded of its
high intrinsic worth. Scientists con-
flrmed the suspicion that 1t was made
of glass, and Genoans got II back at
pre- ) much their ewn figure.
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DAIRNOIEy
An old stagnant pond is no place for

An old stagnant pond is no place for
a COW to slack her thirst.
Cows differ somewhat in the amount
Of roughage they will take.
Every dairy farmer should organize
a cow-testing association Of his own.
A "boarder" in the dairy herd Is a
sign of an owner who is satisfied with
life as it Is.
The mangel is excellent for stock
feed, being greatly relished by milk
COWS in winter.
When butter refuses to gather"
the cream may be too sour or the
temperature too low.
Provided yoru cow is a good one,
the more she is fed along right lines
the more she will give
Stringy milk is brought on by a
fermentation in the udder caused by
a certain form of bacteria.
MIX. left in the pail of the skim
milk calf means sour milk in a very
short time these hot days.
To be sweet and clean 1t is desira-
bic that the COW stable be white
washed at least twice a year.
The best cow is the one that can
consume the largest amount of rough
age and use it to the best advantage.
The number of acres required to
feed a herd Of twenty cows in full
milk will depend largely upon, the
condition of the ground and the sea
son. ~ .,
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SOME USES OF THE PlGTAIL

Although modern China has sacri-
feed the pigtail on the altar of liberty.
many celestials still look upon the pig
tail as an object of venefation. They
find in 1t five advantages. 1t saves the
ears; for. if two Chinese quarrel, they
seize each others pigtails, instead OF
their ears. 1t is a first aid to rescue;
for If he falls into river boatmen can
fish him out by the pigtail with their
boat hooks. 1t helps the police. who
can tie two miscreants together by
their pistails, and thus save the ne
cessity of handouts. 1t is a protec-
tion of respectable citizens; for. in a
row. the police first arrest those who
have been disgraced by losing their
pigtails. Finally. it ensures peace in
the house; for with ii husband may
not be upbraided by his wife. while
without it, she is at liberty to call him
any name she plearss.
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DAV!ESS SCHOOLS
The Observer Takes a Trip
With a Camera.
As BLEAK AS A CATTLE BARN
Schoolhouse For White Pupils Cry
ing Shame" and Those For Coiored
Children Almost Beyond the Fiish.
OF Imagination.

simply 10 show that these condi
tionS. these same wretchcd school Goa
diiions. are common all over the STATE
! went To DavicSs county. in the west
crn part Of Kentucky. This is another
of those old. rich communities that
were luxurious and prosperous long
before the civil war. and il is therefore
able 10 build and equip comfortable
schools for all of the children within
its borders. Out in what is known rs
the but I must not show pictures and
tell names at the same time where
corn, tobacco, hay and wheat are
grown in perfection. ! discovered i
poor little school huildin. that was al
most ready Ia so Ia pieces. Its front
looked nS II the children had needed
extra fuel or kindlng during the cold
weather for their old battered drum
stove. | am glad To he able Ia say that
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work with this difference i'm temper
was grave danger for the children
physically"
IL the white schools in old Kentucky
are bad the negro schools in many
localities are almost beyond the flight
of Imagination. Al a small village in
this county of Daviess | ran across Il
very poor one. not any worse than
others had seen. hut il wa. rather
peculiar in its style of architecture
The windows We're broken, the door
unlocked aud partly ajar the front
steps entirely gone. and the fence that
had once separated the building from
the roadway had disappeared except
for some lonely pieces of posts. On
pushing open the loose door | saw "A
bleak interior. with trash covering Il
badly warped floor. The room contain
ed a rusty stove, overflowing ashes on
TO the floor, and two rickety benches
made of undressed lumber. The walls
of the room were made of undressed
siding nailed to studdine and stiipp d
There had never been any inner wall
of plaster or ceiling to keep out the
cold 1T WAS As BLEAK AS \
CATTLE BARN. X IL any wonder
that illiteracy stalks II menacing figurc
about the Old state of 1.-The dark and
bloody groundy'
To assist IA the strong campaign
necessary for the development Of the
educational movement buttons bear
ing the inscription MY $ for improve
ment Kentucky schools" are 10 be sold
vile.
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before being opened. as the milkman
usually carries the bottles by the top
or neck, and more or less dirt and
bacteria are certain to be transferred
to the outside of the bottles.
4. Place the milk at once in a re-
frigerator, in cold water or in a ce.-
lar. Keep the covers on the bottles
as it prevents material falling in, and
also prevents absorption of odors.
5. Wash and scald the bottle as
soon as empty.
6. Clean vessels only should be
used for holding milk sold by meas
ure. These should have tight-fitting
covers.
Z. Never mix fresh and stale milk,
as all becomes tainted or sour in a
short time.
s. Milk slightly sour can be sweet
ened by the addition of q small
amount of lime water. Pasteurization
will add to its keeping quality. This
latter is not good policy, but is rem
edy for common evil.
9. Do not buy milk because it is
cheap. for usually it is the dearest in
the end.
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CLOTH FROM SEAWEED FIBER

A method has been perfected for
making cloth from the fiber of sea
weed, which grows in the southern
seas. The limp, struggling fiber is
soft, pliable. strong. much like wool in
its tendency to curl and twist. and
easy to spin in its raw state. The fin
ished fabric when put on the market
abroad is IL cents yard, for So
inch width. 1t will be considerably
higher in America.
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PAWN THEIR FAMILY GRAVES

In times of financial difficulties the
Loochooans, residents of the south
western islands of Japan. sometimes
pawn the graves of their relatives
They are always redeemed. however.
as failure to do so means family dis
grace. The turtleback shaped tombs.
usually located on hillside facing the
water. are elabor2te affairs of stone
and cement, and their cost and upkeep
cften bankrupt the family.
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POINTS IN CARING FOR MILK
Liquid Placed In Clean Bottle Is
Practically Free From Outside
Contamination.

The nine rules given below will
prove of considerable value to any
dairyman:
l. Bottle milk is practically free
from outside contamination and is the
preferable form for purchasing it,
2. Can milk Is liable to contamina-
tion from dust. from heat, and from
strong-smelling substances in the re-
frigerator.
3. The top and outside of the bottle
should be rinsed of with warm water
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YEARS ARE ADDED TO LIFE

Within the last half century, an av-
erage of II years has been added to
human life. The death rate has been
reduced from 35 in each 1000 inhab-
itants, to about Is. This reduction
has been obtained through the con-
troll of infectious diseases. The saving
thus made relates only to the period
Of life under 80 years. There is no
knowledge regarding the organic dis
eases of advancing years.
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: Muhlenbers County
z is rich in coal, iron, timber, potter's clay
sctc, and the most inviting field in Kep-
4tucky forinvestment ofcapital and pluck &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
RYDER BARR MAY BE
 BACK IN GAME SOON

Chattanooga, July 16.-(Special)-The latest report from Hyder Barr's bedside is to the effect that he may be able to play again within three weeks. He is suffering from a badly wrenched knee, which is the result of his falling over second base in the final game with tho Gulls Saturday.
 Barr it will be remembered. while member of the Pelican team, suffered similar injury at the same bag last year. falling over the cushion while watching a play at the plate Dr. Manning FL lis, the physician of the Chattanooga club, treated him then and now has charge of him again.
 The report as to his returning comes from this physician in view of the fact that he treated the injury once before is thought to be authentic Tutwiler. however has been secured from Detroit and will be signed while either Barr or Jordan must necessarily be suspended to make room for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Our large list Of desirable homes and facilities for showing them will please you. Louie Es1 Realty O.. 2125 Sd avenue. Bell oo3.
 7-12-tf-fr-su-
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MUST FIGHT WEEV|L
 IN SOUTH ALABAMA

Greenville. July 16.-(special.)-A. D. Whitehead, district agricultural demon- strator, has just returned from an inspec- ton of the crop conditions in the south- western part of the state. He states that in Choctaw. Washington. Mobile Bad- win and southern parts of Clarke coun- ties the boil weevils are now in sufficient numbers to greatly damage the crops unless they are. properly fought. He states that they have been there for about 10 days. His headquarters are in Greenville and the farmers of Butler will be benefited by this should the boil weevil come here, for he will be on the ground to assist in the campaign against them No doubt the farmers assisted by the bus mess men will wage hot and systematic fight against the pest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
PRESIDENT TAFT
 THANKS HARRISON

Chicago, July 16-Mayor Carter Harri- son has received the thanks of President Taft for the efficient police arrangements carried out at the Coliseum during the republican national convention. The let ter reads:
 My Dear Mayor Harrison
 "The excellent police protection which you arranged at the Coliseum during the Chicago convention has been reported to me, and I want you to know that you have my hearty thanks. What you did was greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours,
 "WILLIAM H. TAFT.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

TO CONTRAC ACTORS-On July 20 the Cor inth, Shiloh and Savannah Turnpike Go. will let by contract to the lowest bidder the grading, graveling and bridging for Il miles of turnpike road. All work will be let in one contract. or a separate contract can be made for bridging The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of P. H. Fitzpatrick, Engineer, at Corinth, Miss. 7-1l-10t
 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
 FOR SALE OR RENT-Hoisting engines with or without boilers, concrete mixers. air compressors. pumps, portable boilers one pair Greene Corlss engines 22x4S, with fly wheel pulley. Charles T. Leh- man, 1923 Powell avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Both phones. main S65.
 2-1S-su- wd-tf
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ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

 NEXT ",  Engn of Mechanic
 
  Political 
 
  LII
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characterization by a settled mar ried man. P years in grocery and fresh meats A No. l meat cutter; reference the wholesale and retail merchants of Birmingham. Address Cutter" 1901 4th Ave north, East Lake, Ala. 7-16-2t WANTED-By a middle aged man, Fl position as assistant bookkeeper or a position with a real estate firm as col lector of rents and as salesman; refer ences given. Address T-30, Age Herald
 7-16-2t
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PERSONAL
CLAIRvoYANT AND MEDIUM.

2l21 SIXTH AMEN UE.
 Mir. H. Richards. the eminent clairvoyant and palmist is now permanently located at 2l21 9th avenue, where he will be glad to meet all old friends, as well as new. Mir. Richards tells you when you will marry, giving exact date and name in full. He is the only clairvoyant in the world who does this correctly. He tells your name, age, anything you want to know; what you have done; what you are doing now and what you are going to do, all without asking one single question. As a business medium he has no equal. He gives dates and re- liable advice on all undertakings. He is different from others, because he does what they claim to do--things that seem impossible. If you have already made mistake and thrown away your money and lost confidence through dealing with much advertised and self-styled clairvoyants and their claptrap meth ods. start from the beginnins and con suit MT. Richards. Office hours, a. m to D. m. Sunday l to p. m. H. Richards, 2121 Sixth ave. 7-l7-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
WELL KNOWN MORGAN
 FARMER PASSES AWAY

Lacon. July 1e-(Special)-Gus Key, a well known farmer of Gaudy's Cove, died suddenly at the home of his aunt last Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
PEACHES CANNED FREE.

We have a large crop of choice Elberta peaches and are offering them at $1 per bushel and can them up for you free, you furnishing the jars and sugar A bushel makes 12 to II quarts canned. Ship jars and sugar at once; pay for pea ohes when you get them. HORTICULTURAL DEMONSTRATION
 FARM, Sterretts. Ala.
 7-1T-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
Twenty Drown in River

Cologne. Germany, July 16.-Twenty per- sons have been drowned during the past two days in the Rhine near here while bathing Their deaths are attributed to the extreme heat.
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MISCELLANEOUS

FOR stenographic piece work. apply S0l Empire Bldg, or call Bell phone Main 627; good work at moderate prices.
 7-11-tf
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ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-ODe cent n word day; no ad.
 taken for sss than 25c fer first inser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
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TEN DAY EXCURSIONS

sl350 round trip to Atlantic Beach, Fla, St. Simons, Cumberland Island and Ty- bee, Ca On sale on Saturdays via South ern railway. Convenient schedules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
Wyoming on Trial Trip

Philadelphia, July 16-The new battle ship wyoming, which left here yesterday for an official trial trip, anchored during the night 26 miles south of this city, then steamed down the Delaware river this morning. Reports that the big warship was aground were denied. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

MANTED-To buy l00O calves. Southern Market Co. Both phones 62S. We pay
 the best prices 2-l-C
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

Eugene Patterson suffered the disloca- ton of a shoulder last Saturday by vic- ious horse He was in the act of closing the hall doors leading into the barn when the horse started to run out and struck him on the shoulder, knocking him down.
 T. J. yermillion, who had the contract for one mile of construction on railroad south of here, has sub-let his contract to Messrs. Toney & Lawler, who will in stall a steam shovel, and other access sories. and will push the work to conn pletion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

CAN'T we give you an estimate on your
 old plano and replace it with one of our player pianos; easy payments if desired. Phone 206. Seals Piano Co.,. 2017 1st ave- nue. h-16-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

TALK WfTH ALAN JEMIsoN.
 Bell 100, Peoples n. S-4-0
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eHAVING-iOc al ls2l 4th ave. s-ls-tf WE repair all makes Of stoves with ex-
 perienced help. Robert Prowell Stove Co. 313 North 2OttI street 7-27-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

BUY your piano or player plano Of Seals Piano and Organ Co.,. Alabamas s oldest piano house. 2017 1st avenue. Birming- ham. Bell Bldg Montgomery 4-6-tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

WE sharpen safety razor blades better
 than new, 25c dozen; mail US your blades. Robert Prowell Hardware Co.,,
 Birmingham, Ala. 5-21'tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
WANTFD-SITUATIONS

YOUNG man with good high school ed- ucaton and six months experience in drug business wants position in drug store as soda dispenser and front man;
 can furnish good reference. Address T-29 Age-Herald. 1-13-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
FOR RENT
SOUTHSIDE.

We also have few offices and stores for rent. and are building a three story. 75x1i0 on 2d avenue. between 22d and 23d streets, which will rent as whole or 25 foot frontage.
 w. E, LEEDY & co.
 Phones 42 112 T. Fist Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
ONE CENT A WORD
FOR SALE

HATEs--One cent a word a dny, no nd. taken for less than 25c for first Inser- tion. Cnsh must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
ONE CENT 4 WORD
WANTED

cent a word n dayy no ad. taken for less than 25c for first inscF- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

Fif1HFSSTS CLASS colored cook fo occnpy servants house on premises and cook for small family. Main, phone 2223-J WANTED--A young lady as I partner in a vaudeville act: experience not neces- sary: answer at once to G-Sl, Age Herald
 WANTED Lady cashier, Apniy at once. Union Painless Dentists, over Nortons Drug Store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES--One cent word ss dayy no nd. taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 tlOA. Caaii must arcompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

FURNITURE repaired upholstered and refinished, by an expert workman. South Side Cabinet Co.,, BOT South 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-17

BUY. sell and exchange real estate
 J NJ. Gibson 409 Empire Bldg. l2-24-tf
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KODAKS

FfLAfS developed, l0c per roll. All sizes.
 Prints. 2i4x3l4, Sc; 212xiA, Sl2xSls. SAX A, sl4x5la and 4x5, 4c. Post cards. 5c.
 Highest grade work guaranteed. Bert G. Coyell, Birmingham. Ala. 6-2s-S
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-31
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.

The Star has received many com.
pliments recently, and we are CRATE
full, but what about the necessary
where-with-all? Don't forget that a
part payment on your subscription
will be most helpful to make the Twin
City Star what 1t should be. The
Editor and Publisher does not intend
to give his time, energy and finance
to public, unless they financially
support him. There are many staunch
supporters Of the Star, but few in pro-
portion to our population. We must
have a larger paid up subscription
list to continue, and cannot do so I'M
less we get it. Remit by P. o. Order
and you have receipt. Hoping that
many who are delinquent will take no.
tice and act accordingly. / am yours
for the interest of all.-The Editor.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-31
CAUSE OF BAD
Favored MILK.
Foul Odors May Be Due to Ad.
vanCed LactatlOn or Germs.

1t is considerable Of guess to de-
termine the cause Of bad favored milk.
Quite frequently cows nine to ten
months along in their period Of lacta
ton produce a strong favored milk.
and there is no way Of overcoming the
flavor. In such instances the animal
should be dried up as soon as possible.
Sometimes cows that produce off fla
vored milk can be helped by giving
them a dose of epson salts of from
one to two pounds and then changing
the system Of feeding, Incorporating in
the ration. II possible, some laxative
feed, such as roots or silage. When
1t is not possible to do this one pound
Of oilmeal, together with some bran,
may be fed with other meals. Both
the oilmeal and bran are more or less
laxative and tend to keep the animals
digestive tract In good condition.
Another reason that might be stated
Is that sometimes certain germs work
their way into the dairy and cause a
bad favored milk. Thorough cleaning
and scalding Of all the utensils is the
only way to destroy germs that pro-
duce bad 6avors. Sometimes feed II
given too literally will produce Ill
smelling and bad Favored milk. Red
clover and white clover II fed too
abundantly are quite apt to produce
strong favored milk. Even grass
when new and very luxuriant will pro.
duce flavor which is not pleasing to
all people.-Hoard's Dairyman.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-31
HUMOR OF THE DAY
Blame II on the Press AGENT.

In his early days in theatricals John
B. Reynolds, now manager OF the Shu.
bert theater In Pittsburgh and fol-
many years an advance agent for the
Shuberts. was sent out ahead Of the
feminine star who was noted for her
eccentricities and overbearing criticism
of those with whom she was associat.
ed. Reynolds came in for large share
Of abuse, and upon his return to New
York he told his employer that rather
than 60 out ahead Of this particular
star the following season he would
quit the business.
What was the nature Of her com.
plaints?" asked the producing man.
ager, who had been in New York an
the time and hadn't heard the noise.
Mature Of her complaiutsr' said
Reynolds. why. she kicked about
everything Blamed me for bad bust.
ness, poor railroad service and every
other disquieting thing that happened
Say, in one town we played she was
invited to party at private resi-.
dence There was snow on the ground,
and in getting out Of her carriage she
slipped on the sidewalk. Dye know
what she said? She said: 'Confound
that advance agent! Why didn't he
come out here and put ashes on this
walkr kansas City Times.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-31

how to make the home attractive and
how to keep girls and boys Off the
streets Other departments are pOul
try. home garden, flower lovers, quilt
ing and plain sewing. In the latter
department simple garments are made
for children and house aprons for busy
housekeepers.
At the Hampton institute farmers
conference. 1912. this latter depart.
ment took FIRST prize for the most
practical and convenient house aprons.
Instructions are given in cooking. rug
weaving and work among boys. A
country fair is held annually under the
management Of the Homemakers' club
When we hear one speak Of social
work one Is apt to think only OF the
larger things with which 1t concerns
itself. such as government, public
health. reforming Of criminals. etc.
but In this organization valuable so
cfal work is done In the home and i'm.
mediate neighborhood. and the meth.
DDS and systems used are in reach OF
0VtTy Iudu uuu "OIuuu "uO 10 lbttI
ested IN home improvement
In the plain sewing department many
simple garments are made for chill
dreD out Of old garments as well as
new cloth. These are great help to
the children's welfare department In
carrying out its plan OF keeping the
children in school These garments
are sold to parents for small sum
with the understanding that such par
ents see to II that their children are
sent to school.
The work Of the organization since
It's inception has proved the wisdom Of
It's founder. II Is supported for the
most part by voluntary contributions
and entertainments. Mrs. Harris Bar.
rett, besides having the management
Of all of this work, Is also president Of
the Virginia Federation of Colored
Women's Clubs, which is doing great
good among the masses Of people
throughout the state.
She is also second recording secre
tary of the National Association OF
Colored Women's Clubs. A more dill
gent and painstaking woman would be
hard to find In any organization. Hamp
ton is proud of her. as 1t also is Of hun
dreds Of graduates scattered through
out the country. so that 1t may be just
y said that not Notwithstanding the many
Industrial schools and institutes for
higher learning for colored people
Hampton institute Is the mother Of
them all.