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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
CRITICISMS OF LOND ROBERTS ON LAND FORCES EQUALLED IN SEVERITY BY THOSE OF LORD BERESFORD ON FLEET

London, December .-(special)-It Is a strange and none too reassuring spec tacie that is now presented in England of the greatest soldier in the empire con- demning as "useless'' various important branches of the army on which the eoan- try depends for it's safety, while, srnui- taneously, the most famous of British sailors denounces the makeup and ad- ministration of tho British navy in al- most as uncompropising a fashion and declares that the fleet will be found wanting should a sudden crisis arise.
 Needless to say, the soldier. referred to is no other than that grand old man. Field Marshal Lord Roberts, while the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
GREATEST SOLDIERS
 CONDEMN HER ARMY AND NAVY

almost equally renowned sailor is Lofd Charles Beresford, the hero of Alexan- dria who reached the age limit for serv- ice in the navy--eo-last year, and accord ingly retired from the post which he then held Of corhmander-in. chief of the channel fleet, but who now sits In parliament as member for Portsmouth.
 ''Bobs.' as Lord Roberts is affectionate- ly called, was so on hts last birthday, out if the years have sapped his energy there
 is yet no sign of 1t. He is one Of the members of the house of lords who are least often absent from the meetings of that noble body, and he devotes practi- eally all the rest of his time to indefat- igable endeavors to bring home to the nation what he believes to be the se- riousness of the German perl'' and what he describes as the unready state of the army to repel an attack by a first rate power. The subject of his seyerest oriti- cism is the territorial volunteer force ere ated by the ex-minister of war. Lord Haldane. which "Bobs" declares to be q sham force" grotesauely inadequate tc the responsibility which it is proposed to lay upon it. So far as the fatherland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Football in Jerusalem

From the Strand
 For the first time in the history of the Holy City it's people have thronged around field, almost within the shad- ows of It's sacred walls. where con tending football teams strove together for victory. The victorious team. too, was composed entirely of American students from the Syrian Protestant college at Beirut. and Uncle Sam's boys can claim to have introduced the sport Of football into the Holy Land The contests were spread over four days. on the first afternoon the Beirut men
 played a team made up of inc youne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

naval maneuvers instead of leaving them to the admirals in charge and he as. serts that the two Seels to one policy has been virtually abandoned and predicts disaster in the future if this matter and others to which he constantly draws at tention are not set right. Perhaps, how eyer, he is actuated to some extent bv a grievance which he considers he has. against the admiralty. That department of the government possessed the power, had 1t cared to use il. to extend Iocl Gharles's period of service, even though he had passed the actual age limit, but no such invitation to keep on was forth. coming. and there is little doubt that tho veteran felt the slight aeutely and has not forgiven it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

men of the missions of the London Jews society and of the Church Mis- sion society of the city; on the sec ond afternoon with q team selected from the ranks--Christian, Moslem and Jewish--of the Young Mems Christian association of the city on the third afternoon with the team of St. Georges college. and on the last afternoon with a team selected from all the Jerusa- lem players. The third game was tie but the three others were won by the Beirut men. The teams were made ID of natives and Europeans. the latter being of several religions. including Mohammedans. \ local band of tho American colony played ion the last day. There was great enthusiasm and thousands of speetatotrs, including Moslem ladies in their sheets and veils, watched the sport
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Mrs. Harvey Pays

Although Adrianople and Scutari still hold out against their beleaguring foes, BraclSenhill, the fortress of Mrs. Kate Harvey, head of the press department of the Women's Freedom League, has been reduced by stratagem.
 For six months, Mrs. Harvey's house has been in a state of siege. The suf- fragette leader refused to pay taxes un- til representation accompanied taxation. The walls and gates around the house were plastered with bills to this effect. The gates were guarded with pedocks, the doors chained and the house made so secure that it defied assault.
 few days ago an automobile stopped outside Brackenhill and four figures in petticoats alighted. The alert bailiffs and police watching the house with aim to de- strain under an order of the court for taxes and costs showed themselves for a moment and then retired. The party of four waited uptil window was raised and a signal given. They answered with the sign of the four agreed upon. Hur- riedy the gate was opened by one of Mrs. Harveys besieged servants, the four figures entered, the gate was locked again. The mysterious four were led into the house, where they unveised and levied execution.
 Scotland yard had intercepted a letter making an appointment for four of Mrs. Harvey's outside inherents. and four young detectives. Nick Carter like, played the part of skirted suffragettes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Have Ynn Heard

From the New York Evening Post.
 This one? Before the new minister had been in town two days, one of his parish toners died, and, unfamiliar as he was with the mans personality. he was hard put to it for something to say in the fun eral sermon. Thinking to get a cue, he went to the dead mans son and said to him; What were your fathers last words?"
 He didn't have any," replied the son.
 Are you sre?" "Yes, mother was with him to tke last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Wireless Music

story about Sig. Marconi mas been floating round stock exchange circles.
 Mr. Marconi, at dinner in Newport was once seated beside lady who, mix ing with his compatriot. Mascagni. said:
 "Oh, I'd love to hear you play your beautiful Tntermezxo.'
 "Ill do it." the inventor answered promptly. If you've got wireless piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Very Thin Skull

A man with a skull so thin that you could read ordinary print through it, ac- cording to one of the doctors who testi- fled at the inquest, died at the age of S3 by coming into sudden collision with a taxi at Ludgate Circus, London. The average skull, the surgeons deposed. is about quarter of an inch thick; this skull was less than 1-S4th of an inch at the thickest part. According to Profes- sor Sinclair, the famous anatomist and ''sawbones," it was a miracle how thee man had managed to live to such a ripe old age. The autopsy disclosed no sign of decay. The dead mans skull had never been any thicker.
 The two new British dreadnaughts being built upon the Clyde will be the very last word in big battleships. They are to displace 5000 tons each, have turbine en- zines of S0,000 horse power, develop a speed of 9 knots and carry eight 15-inch guns. capable of penetrating standard armor within hitting range. Winston Churchill personally revised the plans for these monsters of the deep
 Grandmothers are warking at the looms in Lancastershire. "The reserves have been called up,' announced an official of the master weavers' organization" every man, woman and child that can run loom is being called in" These "gran- nies'' and infants are not strike breakers. They are simply signs of the extraordin- ary activity in the Lancastershire cotton trade, which has created shortage of helW unprecedented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
LLOYD-CEORGE ID
 TOUR AMERICA A Smooth Stranger Steals Mrs. Lawrence's Pearls MRS. HARVEY PAID
aVEY PAID
Detectives Work Slick Ruse on Be- sieged House of Suffragette. Doctor Discovers Very
 Thin Skull
By PAUL LAMBETH

London, December 2.-(Special.) Right Hon. David Lloyd-George is deluged with letters from critics and individuals in the United States inviting his pres ence during the coming tour of America. The chancellor may extend his visit longer than was originally intended if conditions in parliament will permit. The liberals are now more confident of their position in the country and it is likely that Lloyd George will be seen and heard in several states of the great American commonwealth.
 The new maid, the thief and a rope of pearls worth princes ransom figure in a case now monopolizing the attention of dozen of the smartest detectives at Scotland yard.
 The pearls were the treasured possess sion of the wealthy Mrs Lawrence of Kensington. Mrs. Lawrence intended 10 wear the rich rope at a ball some even ings ago. The night before she was a guest at a little dinner in the Strand.
 While she was enjoying herself In the heart of the city a dark gentlemanly person, with waxed mustaches and the air of a marquis, at least, called at the Kensington mansion. The maid was alone. The gentleman presented his card and informed the guileless girl that her mistress had sent him for a package which she had forgotten to bring with her. It was in her room, and he de- scribed the exact place where 1t was deposited. The maid, never dreaming that she was helping to rob her mistress, led the gentleman" to the apartments of Mrs. Lawrence. The stranger located the package, thanked the maid for her courtesy and gave her a cordial good night When Mrs. Lawrence returned and learned how the maid had been duped it took two doctors and a quart of sal volatile to bring her back to conscious ness. No trace of the pearls has been discovered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14
Daddy Bedtime
Q. The Story Of
DOW The Twinkle
In the Stars
B~~A~ A-<.
Isaac Kept on Study

SEsHE children knew the rhyme about the little star that "twinked,t twin
III What makes them twinkle anyway Z" asked Jack.
They don't twinkle really" replied daddy They only seem to
twinkle"
That's funny exclaimed Evelyn. rs there a story about fT'
"WeI, might make up a story" answered daddy. Once upon a time,
when the first little tar sent its first light wave down to earth. it hurried
along very fast, travelling thousands of miles a minute. Way out in the sky
the air is 20 hin that the light wave could crowd through very fast
But when it reached the earth 1t found that the world was wrapped N a
thick layer Of air that was hard to pass through. -~--
MY star master told me to hurry the little light wave said. and 1t skip
ped aside to see if there wasn't an easier place to get through II when it
found N daued down toward the earth. The air became harder for the wavs
to pass through AS it nemed the earth 1t lodged about 10 much that its path
was a zgug. All the other waves from all the other little stars can down
In the same way, and. though they have been trying eve zinc to find q
straight path, they haven't been able to do so.
by and by, though, people came to live o. it. At first they lived outdoors
no doubt would nag at their daddIes to know what the stars were and why
they twinked.
THE daddbs in those days didn't know much about stars. They had a
heap 10 do killing the bears and deer and other wild animals that they needed
for food as well rs the fercer ones that wished to make food Of the human
folks.
And, though the daddhs couldn't tell them. the children kept o wonder
ing, and, though by and by people got to know NOR about the Stars the reason
for the twinkle was still q mystery.
In a little English town one day a little boy as born. He learned his les-
sons and went o school like other boys; but. like all the boys who had gone
was very fond of the stars, was this lad, and when he grew older ne looked II
all the books. but there had never been a answer found to this question.
HE kept m studying until he was a very learned nan and then WHENCE
had almost forgotten to wontsr why the stars twinked he came upon M a.
.swer-the am I've given you His nanef 1t va Isaac Newton
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14
NEW FIXTURES FOR BATHROOM
Glass Twisted Towel Rods With Nick,
s-Plntsd Brackets Are Latest
Accessories.

Every year something new appears
in the way of bathroom accessories.
Decidedly new this spring are glass
twisted towel rods with n~ickelplated
brackets In colonial designs. The
twisted glass prevents the towel from
slipping off the rods. as 80 often hap
pens with plain glass rods.
Another new fixture, which will be
found useful In a small bathroom
where 1t Is impossible to have a sta
tionary washstand, Is a basin and soap
holder Of rather heavy wire, white
enameled. This holder is made to
span the bathtub from one side to the
other by e of q heavy wire ex-
tending or on each side. Both ends
Of this wire are ~nickel-plated and made
very strong where they clasp the sides
OF the tub. The whole arrangement
has an extension feature which en-
ablss It to fit any width bsthtub.
4 white enameled manicure table,
with glass top over oak. will be found
convenient for either dressing room or
bathroom. This table IL finished with
nickel rims. At n end 10 a quarter
circle drawer In which may be kept
the various manicure instruments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14
CARE OF THE FURNITURE
Prudent Heusskespsr VIII shun Pol.
ish Recommended TO "Covsr
All Dsfscts.1

The prudent housekseper will be
~ wary OF dootoring her furniture
with polish that il recommended to
cover all defects" as she would be OF
. patent medicine which is guaran-
tesd to urs every disease. The high
ly-polished surfaces Of furniture have
often been ruined by a too free use
OF q so-calied polish which, not hav-
Ing been rubbed dry. has hardened
and collects all OF the dust before dry
ing, has caused a dull film to appear
over tho polished surfaces. A simple
and effective polish for cleaning fur
niture and removing scratches is made
OF one-thlrd linseed oil and two-thirds
benzine. It should be applied with a
paint brush which has very soft bris-
ties and rubbed dry with an old soft
piece Of muslin or soft flannel. For
polishing, fold it into a pad, sprinkle a
few drops Of alcohol over the surface
Of the pad and rub the furniture firm
ly and quickly. Rub only a small part
at q time and be sure to rub until the
surface Is quite dry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

WITH ROUND NECK AND COLLAR Oh
SQUARE NECK, WITH ELBOW OR LONG
SLEEVES, WITH FIVE GORED SKIRT
THAT CAN BE MADE WITH BOX PLAT
OR GATHERED BACK.
Simple gowns in semi-princesse style
are much worn. They are so easy to
slip on and off, they are SO smart when
adj listed that they are pronounced favor
ties. This one includes the very newest
features for it Is closed at the left of the
front and is finished with a big collar
and rolled over cuffs. For linens and ma.
terials of a similar weight, the skirt made
with box plat at the back Is a good one,
but lawns and lighter weight fabrics can
be made In this way with equal success il
the back Of the skirt is gathered. For the
women who like more open necks the
blouse can be cut out to form a square,
and if long sleeves are preferred they can
be used in place of the ones illustrated, so
that the model 10 an exceptionally avail
able one, useful for a variety of materials
and for many occasions. In the i~llustra-
ton striped tissue is trimmed with plain
color and the effect is charming.
For the medium size will be needed 7
yards Of material II, 81 yards SO, al
yards "A inches wide with u yard IT for
collar and cuffs; the width of the skirt at
the lower edge is ? yards.
The pattern, No. 744S, is cut in sizes
for a "a, SO, SO, 40, AZ and "A inch bust
measure, and will be mailed to any adj
dress by the Fashion Department Of this
paper, on receipt OF ten cents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

When canning tomatoes add some
hot lard (enough to cover well) to
each can before sealing and they will
not prove IL or bitter. The coating
Of lard prevents stray microbes that
may enter through a poor rubber from
causing damage to the tomatoes. Be
sure and scald the Jars and keep the
lids~on the stove In boiling water. The
earliest tomatoes should be canned as
they are less apt to be acid than when
the vines are getting exhausted from
bearing or are slightly frosted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14
4 FEW SALADS.

Delicious salads to serve with roast
meats or at a luncheon of bread and
butter:
Prune and Pecan Nut sslsd.-Soak
a quarter Of a pound Of prunes over
night in cold water, then cook on the
back part OF the stove until tender,
no longer; the water should be eyap-
GRATED by that time. When cold, cut
from the stones in lengthwise pieces.
Cut pecan meats In slices and mix
with olive oil and lemon juice, salt
and red pepper. Turn over lettuce aud
serve.
Apple ard Date 5alad.-Peel aud
core three choice apples and cut them
in match-like pieces; there should be
about a pint. Squeeze the juice Of
h0lf a lemon over the apple. Pcur
ling water over half a pound of
dates, skim Il and dry in the oven.
When cold, cut each date in four
pieces, rejecting the stones; sprinkle
with a fourth Of a t~easpoonful Of salt
and four t~sblespoonfuls of olive oil.
Mix the apple and date and set aside
IL u JUL IluCG IVA Gil mum
ready to serve add more oil and lam
on juice II the mixture seems dry.
Serve IN a bowl lined with blauched
heart leaves of lettuce.
Pineapple salad.-Shred one pine
apple, add half the amour OF white
grapes skinned and seeded, an equal
| quantity OF celery cut In small pieces
and half q cup o brazil nuts peeled
and sliced in small pieces. Moiston
with m~ayonnaise and serve on lettlco
leaves garnished with cherries.
Oranges peeled and sliced placed on
a bed of crisp watercress and served
with French dressing Is a most deiec-
table salad to serve with a duck Gin
ner.
Tomato and Nut salad-scoop out
the centers OF Il half dozen tomatoes;
to the drained pulp add equal amount
of chopped walnuts and a fourth of o
sup Of chopped green peppers. Serve
with ~mayonnaise dressing. Fill the
shells and garnish with mayonnaise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

one, DCs Aree, GRd az S D0Re
tanned, fade, got stiff ana be ruined
because OF a big soppy p~erspiration spot
ct the arm-pits.
1t doesn't matter how light or heavy
your clothing, or bow stutly and hot 1t
may BIZ indoors, in tho theatre. ball
room or concert-hall, PERSPI-NO Will
keep your arm-plts just as fresh and dry
as the back Of your hand,-Just gloriousl
Therem be no more running Of colors
in colored gown, OF the arm-pits. No
more misery from rolled up dress shields
that form a ropy wad unde the arms.
No more humiliation Just q little
PERSPI-NO Will do it all. It's n pow
der, applied with n pad. A pad in eech
box. It's one in n minute. Never in
lures or stains the fabric, absolutely safe.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
PERSPI-NO is for sale at your drug
gist's at 25c a box, or sent direct, on receipt
of price, by the Perspo CO., El5 Lincoln
Ave, Chicago
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14
MIMisss, xasisss, suttsrIsss Cake

Put into 4 saucepan the following:
One cup brown sugar, one cup water.
one-third cup lard. two cups seeded
one-iourth grated nutmeg, one
tsaspoonful cinnamon, one tsaspoonful
ground cloves. pinch Of salt; boil to-
sether three minutes. then lot cool
When cold add n teaspoon soda dis
in hot water. two cups flour in
ons-hnlt teaspoontul baking
has been sifted. Bake ons
hour in moderate oven.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

An excellent substitute for cloths In
window washing is an old newspaper
or a chamois skin, which should be
wrung from the water and passed rap
idly W. the glass.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

WindoE glass should not be cleansed
with soap, as this treatment renders
the glass cloudy. A little borax or
household ammonia may be added to
warm water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

When making meringue use granu.
lated sugar In preference to powdered
sugar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14
q 7 d "a PB PA a
The Graduates Investments.

graduate very shortly will make some rather serious Investments.
! 1 She may indeed make them next week, without loss of time from
! the end of school days Or she may take a few weeks or months
to rest and catch her breath after final exams and commencement.
she turns her mind to serious thlngs. But sooner or later, she will
to take up this subject of investment
And the investment she has to make is of her time, her talents, her
seH-a very important Investment you see and n that she ought to be
most anxious shall yield her a good profit in the years to come.
The story is told o q prominent New York man, that when he FIRST
started in business, he a offered two positions. One al in a banking
concern at a lot yer remunerative salary; the other proRered al tn. start
a much higher salary. But the banking position had a future which the
other had not, and he decided to invest for the future. His position today
shows the wisdom of his choice.
In the same way, the graduate should look to her future Social life
is all very fascinating for awhile, especially to a young girl. But will the
~Hfe~o IF a society woman entirely satisfy herr -
Stenography may seem a n easy and quick road to earning q living
But what about her future a a stenographer7 Is II enough? Is she
specially fitted physically and temperamentany for stenogrspho work,
Dressmaking and millinery may not seemr emuneratiye enough right
at the beginning. But years hence, as a n authority o II dress, al q woman
who creates the truly beautiful in apparel, would she not be satisfied
The Investment the graduate may make in the ext few months
requires a long look ahead and a searching look within. She should look
to see what she wishes her years to yield. And then her investment should
be Of this nature. She should look to herself to see what she is best
fitted to do sc that her Investment shall not be a failure and leave her a
bankrupt physically and financially
Unfortunately, the most important Investment of ALL that of wifebood
and motherhood, a girl cannot choose for herself. This may be the invest
men she most desires to make, the n she realizes needs the most IN
scIentious preparation for, and the II which, If she does eventually decide
finger on the affirmative side. The only power she las In the matter is
negative. Since a chooses his career. and continues 1t, whether
married or not, but a woman must usually alter her whole plan of life If
she marres, it is very illogical that the initiative does nc res with her.
her plans and marries, is to look to this investment most carefully. 1t is
the most important m she CA make. She needs to safeguard it In every
way She needs to study whatever has bearing upon 1t.
But whatever the decision shall be in the next few months al to the
investment the graduate shall make, she should not look upon the matter
lightly; but she should gaze with searching, critical eyes into the Culture
years, and see what Just investment will prove in the long u most
profitable.
B~Lxx A-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

Salmon which is to be fed to an IN
valid should be wrapped In creased
paper and lightly broiled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

To remove a rusty screw. apply a
hot iron to its head for a few minutes
and then remove it in the usual way
with a screw driver. The screw will
then come out easily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14
You Couldn't Miro
No 10 Wear Dress
Shields Again !
Use That Marvel, PERsPI.NOl

Rip out the dress shields from your
dresses, girlsl Rip them outI You don't
need them any more, absolutely never
morei Never again will your gown get
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

Both water and chamoi. should be
clean and the water should be changed
as often as 1t becomes cloudy. A soft
cloth moistensd in alcohol and rubbed
on glass adds luster to 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14

Fish is very unwholesome when not
we'll cooked, as well as unpalatable.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-14
J.. MORROW

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CHIROPODISc
u smith Street Perth Anhoy. N. J.
Aonoay, Tuesday and Wednesday, /
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1ol. 168-J. Entrance IN King St.