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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

washington, August Especial Dur
ing the closing days of Congress the
House oftimes INDUCES itself in a little
recreation and for the nonce tries to for
get the more serious business of trying
to legislate into concrete laws their Vari-
Gus and sundry ideas of what is needed
to save the country, and at such times
the spell binder and the real campaign
orator shine to the very best advantage
Representative Richard E. Council. who
is a democrat and is from New YORK.
ard is also very useful and hard work
ing member, took the occasion and cap
tiyated the House one day last week by
replying to Representative Mann, the mi
nority floor leader. Mr.. connell, taking
Mr.. Mann's speech as text, submitted
the following gem:
MIR. Speaker, with mingled feelings OF
grief and hope l listened this afternoon
to the Grafton of the gentleman from
Illinois (Mr. Mann. L rise to praise It,
| not to adversely criticize it.. This l say
because [ believe that when the course
Of an individual or party has been run,
Justice, as well as custom, grants to the
departed the benediction of a funeral dis
course Therefore, Mr.. Chairman, do l.
in the name of the admiring and advanc-
ing hosts of democracy, embalm forever
in the amber like history OF this day the
classical, biblical. fearful, yet hopeful
ss.,,,a,',shad era,tlaman from Illinois
:, ,ne w., ,vo,+bv oP the subject
for Notwithstanding all that has been
said by its members on this floor OF late
concerning its most recent performances,
the republican party will not be denied
Tue iapu.e VI a" se,, rrhants ~ tho
sNe ~, D'sa,. a IN, Ii,inois M face-
o'eu 80 80 tic
.'ous 90. y, 80 a.oio,n, &c he
uurihs .ne 'a.. dasarihina, the rsnub-
struts the u.s. ~, 49, s.ora chai,as
lican party WIZ" '''e'e ''S9
peare.
49, =, =, c,oar
nut yes,eluas e .,ns. .ha world :.
nish. nave s'oou aea,ns. w 80 80
NOW iles ne lhele' WIN io"o 90 p'o'
40 nm ieNere0e'
How can we ever forget 'ne 49, ~ -
rhetorlcai' yet inelaicnoiy' mnisn 80
gentleman from iiiihois ole" VI Ills - "a,
land as he peered INTO the iuture a.la
iilumined with ms imagery the ~
1uences OF coming democratic Victols.
Pilos of twisted machinery mere, pisah
wastes of abandoned lands over yohoer,
while from out the debris STAND silent aio
snlokeless the chimneys OF miliion rae
tories. AS the orator proceeded win tnis
lugubrious grafton, methought l saw tne
ghost of energy ana the ni..ins snaoe
prosperity dolefully lowering over tns
country in which they once nVeu. An, ana
then | am sure I heard some wailing
voice sobbing in the distance, Haru
American people, so industrious. SO thrifty
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
MISS EDITH THOMAS
A MORNING HOSTESS

Miss Edith Thomas was another hostess
yesterday morning, entertaining in COM
pliment to Genie Shirling of Greenville,
who is the guest of Miss Margaret Dren-
men, and Miss Essie Rae Gardner of
Centrevile. The guests enjoyed a series
OF games of forty-two, the tables being
placed on the porch, which was adorned
with ferns, palms and daisies
Miss Elizabeth Thomas and Miss EthG
Thomas presided over punch bowl,
whose refreshing contents were served
during the games. Salads, ices and bon
bons were passed later among the play
ers. among whom were:
Miss Margaret Drennen. Miss Carol
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
TEXAS SOLDIERS co
INTO ENCAMPME

Austin. Tex, August THE movement
OF the Texas National Guard infantry to
Alexandria, La, the scene of the 1912 in
terstate encampment between Louisiana.
Texas and Arkansas. began today. Twen-
ty-four companies, comprising two of the
three regiments of infantry of this state,
entrained in different sections of the
state.
Adit. Gen. Henry Hutchings will prob
ably leave Thursday or Friday. Col.
Emmett e. Walker. ouartermaster gen.
.eral of the guard, left yesterday and most
of the brigade and regimental officers
have gone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
COL. SWANSON DIES
At PASS CHRISTIAN
Pioneer Railroad Builder in
Texas Succumbs at Mis-
sissippi Gulf Resort

Houston, August 7.-Col. A. II. Swan
son, 81 years old, died today early at
Pass Christian, Miss. Colonel Swanson
was pioneer railroad builder in Texas.
Colonel Swanson was prominently iden-
titled with the construction of Morgan's
Louisiana and Texas line in Louisiana
and branch lines Of the Houston and
Texas Central. For years he was prom
iaent in the management of the Houston
and Texas Central property.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
MISS ALDRICH HONOREE
AT MAJESTIC PARTY

A party of young people witnessed the
bill last night at the Majestic, whittier
they We're hidden to meet Miss Josephine
Aldrich. the guest of Miss Carol jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ Spencer were
chaperones and the young people included
Miss Carol jackson, Miss Aldrlch, Miss
Rose owen McDavid. Miss Mary Sb-
ley, Miss Annie Sibley, Miss Carlotta
Smith, Miss Katherine Smith, Miss Reba
Powers, and Messrs. Hayden Brooks,
Leonard Barker Charles Weissel, Herbert
Stockham, Neil Neville and Louis Plosser
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
MEMORIAL HALL
OPENED AT SEWANEE
Hospital Costing $4,000 Dedicated
at University of the
South

Nashville. August 7-Sewanee, Tenn,
specials, the seat of the University OF
the South, says: Emerald Hodgson
Memorial hall was formally opened here
ye sterday. Bishop Query of South Caro-
lima and Bishop Gailor of Tennessee being
among those participating in the dedica-
ton of the hospital. The building, which
replaces one burned in 1911, contains 90
beds and cost $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
Senator Brown Honored

Ashville. August 7.-(Special.)-Senat
Walt T. Brown has just been notified by
Senator Fletcher, president of the South
crn Commercial congress, of his appoint
ment as a member of the committee on
vocational education. Eight committees
were announced. which are as follows:
Breaking up large plantations, drainage,
uniform tax laws. agricultural finance.
publicity. vocational education, perrna-
nent exhibit and finance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
That Stopped 1t

From the Chicago Tribune.
Pastor Goodsole lost his patience. "Ev-
erybody In the congregation. he said.
seems to have a cold If there is as
much coughing at the close of my sermon
as there is now l shall consider the indi-
cations good for taking up collection
for the cause of missions. / remark.
khirdly,,' etc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
Montenegro Renlies

Cettinge, Montenegro, August THE
Montenegran government today replied
to a note of protest regarding the recent
frontier disturbances handed to 1t by the
Turkish minister. Montenegro refuses
to accept any blame for the occurrences
and the Turkish minister thereupon
threatened to leave this city today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"Your studies are costin me a heap
O. money" observed his rustic father,
reaching down in his jeans for another
roll to slip to his nearly educated son.
"I know it, father." replied the son,
with considerable emotion. His emotion
did not prevent his pocketing the wad.
but he went on talking. just as IL there
had been no interruption.
Then he smiled sweetly, assumed
puzzled expression and added: And
don't see why my studies should he so
expensive. Why. dad. try to study just
as little as possible.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
MATINEE PARTY FOR
A VISITING GIRL

Mrs M. Shugerman was hostess in COM
pliment to Miss Anne silverman of Knox
Vile and Miss Ethel Saul of Atlanta
with box party at the Majestic. After
ward Mrs. Shugerman and her friends en-
joyed tea at the Gold Lion.
In the party were Mrs. Shugerman, Miss
Saul, Miss Sllverman, Miss Ida Baum
field, Mrs. A Bloomberg and Mrs. H.
Swedlow
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Err heap NV folks, Honey
Chile, feels lax kickin' dey-
selves dat wouldn't let no.
body else do hit. Naw'm.


IL you know them. That little couplet
has been the buoy that has kept my head
above the water, very often, when 1t
seemed only the part of wisdom to let go
everything and flop down to the bottom
and be done with it all. Just to let things
20, go. GO-and give up! Things have
been so black with me that l couldn't see
how it was possible for them to brighten
LID. but I've held on grimly even when
The fell hand of circumstance clutched
me almost numerically, but know in the
end that my reward will justify my
faith"
nv correspondent isn't the only one
who has been helped by Henley's beauti-
full sentiment.
J If the two lines that she has held to be
a buoy to her troubled heart have helped
no much, the remainder of the poem, 1.-The
CAPTAIN of My Soul" which contains
them, I am sure will give her pleasure
and comfort as we'll as strength to keer
on accepting cheerfully whatever life
sends.
There is no address given by my Core
spondent, but l know she reads my hum
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

Jackson, Miss Josephine sAldrich, Miss
Vera Brent. Miss Anpie Franklin. Miss
Minnie Atkins, Miss Sarah Helen Collins
Miss Evelyn Beasley Miss Mary Meignan'
Miss Anita Eustis Miss Lila Tynes, MISS
Carolyn Rosenstihl, Miss Pauline Thomas,
Miss Florence Strange, Miss Louise Aus
tin, Miss Doris Moughon, Miss Marie Ros-
amond, Miss Nettie Beall. Miss Grace
Smith, Miss Genevieve Burt Miss Flor
ence Bailey, Miss Minna Simpson, Miss
Mary STREET., Miss Ella Lewis Ward, Miss
Alleen Glass and Miss Title Alexander
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
INDIAN is
DEAD IN OKLAHOMA

Guthrie. Okla, August 7.-Richard
whitehorse. head chief of the Oteo In
dams, for 40 years. and said to be more
than 100 years old. is dead at his home
near Red Rock. Okla. In 1881 he headed
the committee that selected the present
reservation in Oklahoma when his tribe
was brought here from Nebraska
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
MISS HELEN ARMSTRONG
HOSTESS TO HOUSE PARTY

Miss Marion Kent's guests were accord
ed another courtesy yesterday afternoon.
when Miss Helen Armstrong gave mat.
inee party in their honor at the Majestic
In the coterie were Miss Kent, Miss
Armstrong Miss Carrie Kent, Miss Mary
Agnes HilekG. Miss Eugene Rosson, Miss
Leila McWilliams, Miss Bertha Trotter
and Miss Ruby Hoaff
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
SUICIDES WHILE ON
VISIT TO HIS SISTER

Shelbyville, KY, August Everett
Stratton. travelling salesman of Waco.
Tex, who was guest of his sister here
committed suicide today. He had been
in a respondent mood for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
VISITING THE EAST

Miss Mary Craven and Miss Olive Heas-
lett left Wednesday for an eastern trip.
They will visit New York, Washington,
Atlantic City, Niagara Falls and other
places of interest. Miss Anne Craven will
leave Saturday to join the party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

BILE efforts, because she is good enough
to say SO, and 1 know she Is looking foI
something from me on this subject,
am pleased TO reproduce the Poem, Hen
ley, In the belief that If lines of nober
courage have ever been written, I've
never seen them.
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
l thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul
In the fell clutch of circumstance
l have not WINGED or cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
1t matters not how straight the gate,
How charged with punlshments the
scroll,
1 am the master Of my fate;
/ am the captain of my soul.
It's very curious how the average indi-
vidual cherishes a grievance against Fate,
If the lines of her life are not laid out in
pleasant places, and sometimes even when
they are.
Scarcely day passes that | don't meet
somebody who rails out against the Uni
verse generally and against her individual
portion in particular, and hear them say
the most atrocious, ungrateful and horrid
things against the scheme of existence
and WHY they are called upon to en-
dure such hardships.
First of all, as I've said so often before
on this subject, we are not put here to
be HAPPY!
The really happest person is the one
like my brave Correspondent who has
not cried aloud, but made the best of
whatever unfortunate circumstances came
up in her life with a serene. beautiful
faith in the ultimate justice of things.
First of ALL we were not put here to
be HAPPY
Did you ever think of it-what have you
done to DESERVE happiness?
You-you-and YOU?
Have you any REAL character ?--the
character that is formed from over
coming difficulties and Disappointment,
and unfortunate circumstances, and
bringing order out of chaos?
It's something you must admit, to feel
that even in the blackness and darkness
of life you have not left your place on
deck
The body is only matter of a very few
years at best. Fl
Today 1t is here-tomorrow. it is one
with yesterdays 1000 years"
But
The SOUL is ETERNAL, and 1t Is yours
TO be the Captain of it; to steer your tiny
craft, by the star that Is shining always
up there-if you only look up to see!
/ wish that / might match my CORE
spondent's confidence with a story as
courageous and fine as the letter she has
written me, but l cannot.
Only those who have sailed the Rough
Seas bravely, and met nnf1inchingly the
Tempest, can write like that
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
DOLLY TALKS ABOUT THE WOMAN
WHO HAS NOT CRIED ALOUD
Subject Comes Up BY Correspondent Asking From What
Poem the Line I'm the Fell Clutch of Circumstance,
Have Not WINGED Cried Aloud" Comes-Hen-
r. leys Beautiful Poem
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

BILE efforts, because she is good enough
to say SO, and 1 know she is looking for
something from me on this subject, so L
am pleased TO reproduce the Poem, Hen
ley, In the belief that IL lines of nobler
courage have ever been written, I've
never seen them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Louise Bankhead Perry is spend
ing the summer in Canada with her
mother, Mrs. Lund. She will, however,
be in Alabama again in the fall and ex
poets to pass the winter with her aunt,
Mrs. T. M. Owen, in Montgomery.
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Miss Martha Dabney plans to go to
Admission Friday. to be the guest of Mrs.
Sterne deone ROBINSON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
The Beauty Budget

every week or few days-with furs. velvet
collars and the like. These are. unavoida-
bly,, more or less dust traps. and they touch
the neck sometimes for hours at time
The neck, then, from ear and chin to bust
should be not merely washed, but scrubbed
with a brush soft, warm water and mild
soap, every night before retiring. After the
bath-the hotter the better--a cold spraying
is said by those who have tried II 10 De
very effective as a whitening agent Inc
spray (or the ice ironing may then be
followed by the massage, with cream. Oh
course, the neck should be cleansed. as the
face is. with a good cold cream. when
searches the pores for dirt, before the soap
bath.
II when all this has been done, the neck
is coarselv plump, or unattractively th!n'
overcises are called for. The following Is
very beneficial for a thin throat, or neck
terminating in salt cellars"
Pise upon the tips OF your toes, at the
same time taking the deepest breath OF
which YOU are capable; throw this breath
forcibly against the muscles Of the throat
and neck while you count fifteen. Then
exhale. still forcibly. with open mouth. as
you come down upon your heels. II you
cannot hold the breath for so long at first.
do II while you count five. Increase TO ten,
and then TO fifteen.
This exercise, performed ten times, morn
ing and evening, will work a change In
week and a pleasurable improvement IN
three II NAV cause slight dizziness at
first In that case rest for few minutes
or take some exercise for the waist, hips
or abdomen. Then resume the throat eXer-
else as described above. Another move
ment exercising a beneficial effect upon
the neck is this:
Close the hands tightly and throw them
back against the shoulders; then hurl them
forward, from the elbows only. Next throw
them as far back as possible and with all
the energy you can command. Make the
movements on a full breath Sull keeping
the arms doubled-like trussed fowl. but
without the trusses-rest the clenched fists
on the shoulders and move the elbows rap
!dIy and strongly up and down, so that
they touch first the waist line, and then
move til they are at right angles with the
body.
The old exercise Of throwing the head
back and rolling IT round on a supine throat
IS not regarded by many physical culturists
as fayorably as OF yore But. performed
gently, II can certainly do no harm.
Some Of the lotions that Will make the
neck white are not difficult either to make
or 20 procure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
DELMoNIco WEDDING CAKE.

Place In a large bowl one pound Of pow
dercd sugar and one pound Of well washed
butter. Crate IN the rind OF two lemons
ard with the hand knead well for ten min
utcs Break in ten whole eggs. two al
time. and knead for ten minutes longer
Mix In a plate a tcaspoonful OF ground
cinnamon. a teaspoonful OF ground cloves.
two II ground alsI ice one OF mace and one
% grated nutmeg. Add these with half a
gill OF confectioners' molasses. Mix well
FOR Z minute with the hand Add a pound
Of well sif,ed flour. mixing for two min
utCs more Add two pounds Of currants,
two pounds Of sutanas. TWO pounds Of
Malaga ralslns. one POI nd OF candied cit
ron in thin slices. one sill Of Jamaica rum
ana one gill Of brandy. Mix the whole well
toc thcr for fifteen minutes. using both
hands II necessary. Butter the inside sur
face 81 a plain round mould holding fve
quarts Line the bottom ard sides with
higher than the edge OF the mould. Pour
all the preparation into II and place It In
a very slow oven TO bake for five hours.
When done lay Il on a table TO stand for
FOUR hours 20 cool Of Then unmould. re-
moy" the paper and turn the cake bottom
side NJ on a nice pastry CRATE. After ten
minutes glaze II with thin layer Of icing
prepared from four ounces OF very fine
sugar and tho white Of an egg. Let the
cake stand f1r another two hours, then
gaz" again with frosting prepared as be-
fore, and set Il away 10 stSnd for another
two hours 20 harden. II is now ready for
the decorative designs in frostirg. II II Is
not intended for immediate use It may be
set away to ripcn with only one coat OF
tho icInE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
The Manifold Virtues of
the Silk Tailored Costume

These tiny fringed ruches are used to
great degree They are extremely orna-
mental on lace founced dress. following
all the deep scalloped edges.
Volles and mousseline de sole. printed
with gay flowers on creamy white
ground, will be turned into fascinating lit
tie summer frocks Draped and looped
over an underdress Of plain white wolfe
the design is beautifully accumulated and
the color scheme Is continued in the belt or
sash. Belts and sashes are OF unusual i'm
portance; belts, whether of ribbon. leather
or bands OF embroidery. are carefully
brought into the decorative scheme, and
the telling placing of sash end has ines
Unable value.
Talking of desirable silks the pretty fine
checks and stripes, must not be forgotten.
Their temperance this season and their
ADOPTION by exclusive women assure them
for the next season. Cnarmingly adaptable
to any color, or worn with white or black
accessories, they are most satisfying to
refined taste. Also taffeta silks patterned
with gay little bouquets on a black or
white ground may safely be invested in
with an eye to next season. They make
adorable little dresses draped over an I'M
derdrcss of plain wolfe.
The feet and ankles are frankly shown
with many of the new skirts by short
split on the sides or a curve directly in
the middle of the front. caused by
double line of coarse shirrs reaching to
the belt
The length of the waist line still gives
ground for discussion. Generally speaking
a large-waictCd figure looks hest with the
belt line raised all around-a little more at
the back tlan in front, and In the case OF
short person an appearance Of greater
height is given by this raised line But on
a slender figure the long waistllne is wholly
graceful.
In summing up the toilets worn at the
last races We find knife and sun-peated
skirts Of wolfe and silk. enormous ribbon
bows crushing skirt draperles into big
buff at tn" back big neck ruffs Of pleated
tule tied with ribbon loops and long ends.
ostrich feather boas and fiat colarettes.
Also bands OF ostrich feathers are used as
a finish TO collars. sleeves and oyerskirts.
Lace mantelets are edged with these grace
full bands. as well as with white swans
down In all costumes a touch or ViVid
color is desirable. new hat called coup
de vent" takes its name from its trimming
Of a great silk or velvet bow, faring on
either side OF a wide soft knot. NJ. A. f.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
VIRTUES OF THE C0ATINE
An Adaptable Garment That Is
Inappreciable in a Suitcase.

As a means OF getting real dressed up
| (quickD the coatine might be regarded as
most valuable modern invention. The
coatne is a variety of sleeveless kimono
waist, pointed back and front and is made
OF two long scarf-like strips Of shot taffeta,
/ some ten inches wide and all bounded by
| narrow corded pun OF the same material.
| Passing over the shoulder and extending
down to some quarter OF yard below the
waist line, front AT ] back, each strip forms
half Of the waist, one the entire right side.
the other the entire left. A belt Of black
velvet ribbon two inches wide marks the
waistine and makes long fat bow across
the front.
The front view suggests a long-ended
| fchu Of tafreta. The lines are as graceful
though different in character. There is the
long dropping shoulder swing OF the ichu
and still all the perkiness of taffeta.
one of the finest things ABOUT this latest
connection is that 1t can be worn over
nearly anything, from a dainty lingerie
frock, when 1t would take on the nature
Of silken wrap. 10 a shrtwaist and tai
lored skirt, when II would serve more as
a silk waist, its long ends giving a tunic
effect and detracting from the plainness OF
the skirt which would then fall into the
unimportance OF an underskirt.
These little garments are done in blue.
greens, silver-tans. liiac-pink, peacock
bronze. all the lovely coors that are found
in this seasons shot taffetas. so skilfully
combined that with all their brillance
there is about them neutrality OF tone
that will harmonic with everything else in
ones wardrobe, even as gold or silver; for
It is more TO their sheen than their color
that their richness is due. .,'s
The coatine folds perfectly fiat and so fits
into and emergcs from suitcase beauu-
fully. II one were planning a summer trip
abroad with lot OF travelling in view and
just that amount of baggage a coatine
would be invaluable. There would be so
many occasions where a certain amount OF
fixing up would be required. from captains
dinner aboard ship to opera in Paris or
evening promenade about the Piazza san
Marco, where this little garment would do
all that was required, and quickly.