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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
The Traitors Tower

From the ChrlStian Herald.
 In Boroea we saw a huge tower in re- cent ruin. Great blocks of stone lie around in confusion, and piles of broken brick, mortar and masonry declaring what a mighty structure must have once ex- isted there.
 The intelligent and wealthy Greek gen tleman who kindly served as our guide, told us that this tower, which had been sealed up by the Turks since the 12th century, had lately been destroyed by the Young Turks and that for a cu- rious reason. It seems that in the 11th and ,12th centuries Beroea was in the height of It's power. It was city larger and more important than Saloniki even, but it was betrayed to the Turks by a recreant Christian, and the punishment of the traitor, according to tradition, was that he must wander around the tower night after night through all the centu- ries until the Christians came aagin and he would give the keys of the city back to their former owners. This tradition, with no hope of future Christian domina- ton, so pervaded the city that the Young Turks, it is said. destroyed the Traitor s Tower, which contained a great library, in order that the force Of the supersti- tion might be broken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
Pension Aged Plots
n the Chicago Journal.

From the CnlcagO JOufnai.
 There are some plots in this years novels which ought to be retired on old age pensions There Is the plot in which a poor, persecuted nursemaid. or waitress or washerwoman-alwa divinely beau. tiful, of course--is driven to the deepest depths of gloom, only to come up smiling with an aristocratic family and million aire lover That plot Is as old as Gin derella, at least, and hasn't been improved on a whit since the first telling.
 There is a plot which consists mostly of mislaid architecture; gloomy castles with secret openings in the walls, and underground passages leading anywhere. and doors in the wainscoting that turn on the pressure of hidden spring, and all that sort of stun. goodly share of the stories of ancient Egypt were based on this plot Yet in the year of grace, 1912, otherwise respectable writers are not ashamed to drive the 30O-year- old hack abroad in daylight, dragging a full array of the latest millinery behind him. It's shameful
 Then there is the plot of buried treas ure. and a hidden or destroyed will, and usually a faithful ghost who gabbles spiritual Esperanto till some knowing creature comes along and interprets. Next to the exploits of saints and monks, this was the fa-orite plot of the alleged stories of the middle ages It was so hard worked then that it has walked with limp and list to port ever since; but it is still dumped along by hard hearted creatures with a typewriter
 An old-age pension for plots That is the most obvious need of present day It, erature. But how such a device would cut the income of many popular au- thorl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
Inside Information

| From the Saturday Evening Post.
 Various doctors, among them many specialists. were called as witnesses in c case in a San Francisco court, with z view to ascertaining what killed a wo- man whose death was in question in ar insurance litigation.
 They all testified they had examined the woman professionally, and the con sensus of opinion was that the dead wo man had suffered from an affection oi the liver which caused that organ tc shrink materially.
 The last doctor on the witness stand was a young hospital interne. He testi- fled that instead of shrunlSen liver the dead woman had an abnormally enlarged liver.
 Do you mean to sit there on the stand and swear that this woman had an en- larged liver when all these eminent au- thorities have sworn her liver was wasted and shrunken?" demanded a law yer.
 q do," replied the young doctor.
 How comes 1t you set yourself ur against these eminent practitioners-you a young squirt of a doctor with no prac- tice and only few months out of a medical school2 How do you know this woman had an enlarged liver?' thund- cred the lawyer.
 ''I performed tine autopsy answered the young doctor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
SEX IS \ CURSE" SAYS MRS. GORST Gives Ideas on Women as
 NOvelists AT 4 DISADVANTAGE Novelist Says Pool of Blood and a Murder Is All That Is Needed.
 Men Are Better
 Novelists

From the London Standard
 @'Sex is a curse; it hampers a woman at every turn, from beginning to end. in the field of literary achievement as well as in any other field she ent6rs.s' Such is the opinion of Mrs. Harold Gorst. who is not in agreement with the authors and publishers whose views recently published in ''Woman's Platform" were unanimous on the point that the woman writer labors under no disability of sex.
 "A woman novelistv continued Mrs. Gorst when interviewed by represen- tative yesterday, "is at disadvantage on the ground of her sex, with the publisher. the reviewer and the public. The publisher more often than not wants her to alter her book to con- form 10 certain stereotyped standards which he imagines are what the pub lie expects. Anything striking or orig inal. if it comes from the pen of a wom- ain, is viewed by the publisher with a certain distrust.
 ITO depart Hrom the story with a strong love interest running through it and a happy ending Is to invite re- jection. Publishers seem almost afraid to launch a book which has any note of sadness in it's composition. I can, of course, only judge from my own ex- perience. My first two books were so- ciety novels-I view them with horror TOW. They were accepted and had a good sale. My next book, like my sub sequent ones. dealt with low life, and was written from my knowledge ac- quired at first hand. Publisher after publisher rejected it, and took the i, trouble to write me long letters, chief y abusing me for dealing with my subject in so realistic a fashion. They admitted the truth of the picture. ac- cused me of having stripped the rags from the sores of Lazarus and advised me to devote my energies to a pro- duction of a less pessimistic character. After 1t was accepted and had met with good sale they asked me for others, still advising me as to my choice of subject. As I have said, any new de- parture, especially from the pen of a woman, is looked on with suspicion.
 The Publishers Demand
 "A well known novelist told me not long ago that "a pool of blood and a murder was all that I wanted The publishers would accept any number, she declared, and she was ready to supply the demand"
 The reviewer, to, is apt to view a woman's work with suspicion, and to regard it as an encroachment on his own particular spere; and then there is the public, which, by the way, is so very hypocritical on this point.
 T do not in the least agree that wom- on are more outspoken than men, or that they are lacking in literary mod esty. Still, an outspoken book by a woman comes in for @ very much larg- CT share of criticism than if it's auth sale for the books of the unpleasant type and then, if the writer be a wom- an, comes the verdict: How dreadful to think that a woman should write
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

 with these eagles. Ospreys are also numerous along the coast, and it Is . familiar sight to gee one on it's way nome with some big fish it has snatched from the shoal waters of the lay or among the Susquehanna islands, waylaid by some overpowering free booteI of an eagle that has been on the watch for q chance and robbed of
 it's prize. Frequently an eagle will trs it's own skill at fishing and bounce down on the carp thnt root on the bot tom of the shoal water. These fish arc so large that sometimes the eagle is unable to lift from the water one that he has clutehed but the bird is so ob- stinate that 1t will not release its hold even when the fish carries 1t out into the deep, rough water of the bay. Eagles have been known to be drowned in that way by carp they have set their stubborn talons into and either refuse or are unable to free them again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

of such things There Is not such comment if the author be a man. in deed, there Is a general tendency now adays to ascribe to women the auth orship of almost every plain-spoken book that comes on the market
 "As regards the financial aspect of the ease. unles one happens to be a specialist and in the first rank. the payment offered to a woman is less than that offered a man. though the same applies to journalism. 1 think a woman can earn more in the last named profession: and one can get bet ter results with less expenditure Of time.
 Man the Better Novelist
 "Taking the man and woman Of av- craze ability. the man Is the better novelist he knows what he wants to write before he begins. This is Snot al ways the case with a woman, who often sits down to write a book in very much the same spirit as women of a bygone time kept a journal; she wants to chron- icle her own feelings. The restlessness of the age, too, urges woman to assert herself in some form or another, and vanity and as desire to appear in print is another incentive to writing.
 ..It is after the froth has been skinned off, as it were that the difference be- tween the woman Wiio WAAeSs 0oSeosc 9iio cannot help herself and the mere trifie becomes apparent The one specialses, studies. and gradually gaining power and strength, produces her best work, The other writes perhaps one or two books on the same theme, and is heard of no more.
 in conclusion, if a woman wants to make money by her writing. and has any original ideas as regards subject matter or style, it vii; pay her better to adopt mans name and keep her identity con eealed Possessed of Devils and And Afterwards,' my first two novels dealing with society, were accepted without de- mur. They were on the usual lines. This our Sister was. .execrated by half a dozen publishers before it was accepted, and 1t dealt with primitive people and primitive emotions If had taken a mans name do not think I should have had the same trouble"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
SOME IDEAS ON THE IDEAL BATHROOM Luxury Loses Fest Without Due Equipment ADVANTAGE OF SUN Much May Be Done to Add Consider able Comfort to the Bathroom
 of the Middle Class
 Home
ADVANTAGE OF SUN
From the London ehronIeIe.

 From the London Chronicle.
 The luxury of the morning tub loses half its zest unless some thought be be- slowed on the due equipment of the bath room and the provision of certain bath room comforts. Public opinion in all matters relating to bodily cleanliness en- sures that hardly a house or flat, how ever small or unpretentious, is built now adays without bathrooms but, unfortun- ateiy, far too little attention is given to it's position, it's lighting, or it's furnish ing.
 It is no uncommon thing to find bath room without any direct light or ventia- ton from without. Many an expensive West End flat has a bathroom that boasts no window at all, and which re- ceives it's light, such as it is, from a sky light. To take one's early morning bath fin surroundings such as these means that the exhilaration of the water is nulli- fled by the darkness and the want of to take ones splash in an enamel bath in ones own bedroom, with a proper ac- compartment of sun and light.
 The Marble Bath
 With regard 10 the position of the bath room, this should fl possible, face the morning sun, so that one is spared the necessity of proceeding from warm bedroom into an ice-cold bathroom This is not the only advantage: one also en- joys the opportunity of enjoying the cheery glow and the stimulus which the early morning sun can bestow even on the most iaded spirits The architect should likewise by no means omit, as he so often does, to provide fireplace, so that invalids and young children may not be obliged to take their warm baths sur rounded by cold air-a most injurious course in the case of persons subject to chills or inclined to pulmonary com plaints.
 In eases in which the bath is heated by a geyser. instead of by kitchen fire, the fireplace is an essential both for safety and for efficient working; pros pective tenants, when selecting an abode, would do well to avoid one in which the bathroom is not thus properly equipped.
 The marble bath that sounds so lux urious and suggests visions of Roman magnihcence is found in actual expe- rience to be a delusion and a snare. The water is chilled almost immediately it enters it. Far more practical is the bath of white porcelain, or that of enameled fire clay; these. if of sufficiently good quality, will stand an immense amount of wear and tear without cracking or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

chipping. In the case of baths, the best Is also, in the long run, the most eeo- nomieal, the cheaper enameled variety being sadly prone to peel with the heat of the water. The process of re-enamel- Ing Is q costly one, one that it is better policy to purchase in the first instance 1 a higher priced bath, which will not re- quire repair for some considerable time A Practical Detail
 There is only a slight difference in price and in the cost of fixture between bath which fills from the bottom and one in which the water flows from above; but there is an immense amount of diff ference in the comfort. Tho bathroom in which tile water comes in from taps fixed to the top of the hath becomes filled with steam whenever a hot bath is required; the walls are rendered damp with the result that any particles of dirt floating in the atmospnere adhere read fly to the surface, soon making them soiled and shabby, and any lacquered fit- tngs In tae gas-brackets or door -furni- ture lose their finish and rapidly become black and unsightly. There is little or no steam arising from the bath that fills from the bottom
 Another practical detail that Is too often neglected is concerned with the matter of the taps. Taps of brass or of copper mean an endless amount of clean ing and polishing; to look really smart they require attention every morning-a consideration in households in which the staff is not large Nickel Is the metal par excelleneep for the bathroom; rub with dry leather is all that is necessary to keep nickel taps perfectly bright and clean, the best nickel-plated Ailments looking and wearing as well as silver plated ones. Nicxel-plated accessories of all kinds are now to be obtained for the bathroom, and are to be thoroughly rec ommended They include adjustable towel-rails to be screwed on to the wall holders for tooth-gass and tooth-brushes, and hanging receptacles for sponge and Aesh-brush. Their cost is moderate and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
He Was a Smasher

From Punch.
 Mistress (to new but1er)-Oh, James, I found this bowl clipped and cracked in the pantry this afternoon.
 James, am not the culprit, madam; I never chips nor cracks. When breaks, smashes utterly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

their durability leaves nothing to be de- sired
 The walls of the bathroom should. Where possible. be of glazed tiles, but where this ideal is unattainabe well varnished paper, stimulating alternate tiles of white and china blue, is the best sub be sufficiently tough and thick to admit of being frequently wiped over with q damp cloth; in no case can one of rough surface be advised. The dampness of the bathroom atmosphere renders it desirable that all surfaces should be so easily cleaned that no lurking germ may find hiding place undisturbed.
 The ideal bathroom will, of course, have that ingenious modern contrivance which enables current of hot air to circulate within the hollow towel-rais, thus keep ing the towels and bath-sheet always dry and well-aired. It will have it's equipment of shower. spray. and douehe. and-even of greater irnportance-it will with it's cleverly regulated taps of cool warm and hot water, enabling it's happy possessor to dispense with the inconven- tent visit to an outside hair-dresser and making the home shampoo possible with out its usual deluge and discomforts. It will have a single gymnasium arrange ment of hanging rings and armrests that will enable the bather to maintain a com fortable reclining posture, or even to perform some muscular exercises in the bath-an excellent oportunity while the tissues are supple and leaxed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
The Middle Class Man

We are not here concerned with the luxuriousness of the vast houses, in which bathroom Is provided to each and every bedroom; but sufficient has been said to show that the unpretentious mid d1e-class house much may be done to add considerably to the bathroom comfort. Do not omit from it's furniture pegs on which to hang one's garments, table on which to place various impediments, and, above all. good-sized mirror by which to re-clothe ones self. If space permits, a toilet-table, furnished with hair brushes, powder-pot and hand-mirror, Is appreciated and relieves one of the neees- sity of making ones exit In an unbecom- inkly dishevelled manner. The ideal bathroom will have ornaments, but 1t will cnotain a reliable bath thermometers by which to test the heat of the water. Its door will have no bolts, and a second door key will be in the possession of the master of the house, so that in case of the hather being overcome by sudden faintness or serious Illness the door may be opened from the outside without un- due delay. Many a case of heart seizure might have been prevented from becom- ing fatal had this precaution for instant entry been provided.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-15
WOMAN ROBBED
BY SNATCH-TH
Negro Grabs Miss Koss's Hand
bag While She Is Return
ing to Her Home.

While Passing through Fourth
Street, between Grace and Franklin
at the mouth of an alley. at S:l5
O'Clock last night, Miss Kate koss,
Of 22l9 East Main Street, was startled
when a large negro confronted her.
suddenly grabbed her bag. which con-
tanned about 50, wrenched 1t from her
grasp, and darted up the alley. Miss
Koss was too badly frightened to
scream. Robbed Of all the money she
had with her she was unable to pay
street car fare, and was forced 10
walk to her home, where she ex-
citedly gave an account Of the hold
UP.
Her father, Charles Koss. managed
70 get vague description OF the ne
gro from her, but she was SO wrought
up that she could barely tell what
had happened. Mr. koss at once re-
ported the matter at the First Pc-
lice Station, and detectives were set
TO work en- the case. The thief was
described as being TALL dark ana
wearing a wide. light hat.
Miss Koss was returning TO her
home from the store of Kaufman &
Co. 4el East Broad Street, where she
is employed. The point at which she
was robbed was deserted at the time.
So that the thief had little difhculty
In making his escape
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-15
GREAT PARADE
ON WILSON DAY
Headquarters Opened to Furnish
Information and Arrange
Details.

The Wilson Day celebration was put
on a business footing yesterday, when
the City Democratic Committee opened
headquarters at ?y9 Eas: Broad street,
in the building formerly occupied by
the Nfe Insurance compzSy of Viz
g;nia. for the furnishing Of Informal
ton to any one interested in the tr:-
umpha! demonstration planned for the
night of November IS Frank Ferrau-
DIM, chairman Of the Wilson Day Com
mittce. 10 IN charge Of the heacquAr-
ters, and will be az the once every
day from . o'clock In the morning to
s o'clock In the evening.
All details Of the demonstration.
such a. the arrangement Of the line
of march. enrolment Of marchers and
organizations. purchase Of supplies.
etc. viii be transacted from this ONCE
Information viii be furnished gladly
60 any one applying At headquarters.
An once force has been engaged. and
the head1uarters will - put In full
blast until the demonstration 10 over.
In anticipation Of a throng Of
masch~sA Chairman eerraadInI has
ord~rel 800 lamp torches TO be car
r.ed In the parade. Several bands viii
be engaged to furnish music for the
IN abundance. Sciassila;inG sranspa<-
~rc.es. burlesquine the features Of the
victory. are being prepared By Coun-
Gilman Harry Huber and walter Bur
ton. The committee - endeavorins 20
enlist ciuns. political organizations and
militia 20 march sn the parade.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-15
HOTEL MANAGER
ACCOUNTS SHORT
F. L. Trippe Arrested in Balti-
more on Charge of Misusing
Funds of the Guerrant.

Frederick Lee Trippe. about twenty
four years old. was arrested yester-
day in Baltimore at the request OF
Acting Chief Of Police Pollock. and
will be brought back here to face
charge of grand larceny. Trippe. until
two weeks ago. was manager OF the
Guerrant Hotel. Third and Main
Streets, and IL Is alleged by the pro-
prietors, Arthur Arlington and his son.
Arthur Arlington, Jr., that he 10 sew
eral hundred dollars short in his &C.
counts.
Mr.. Arlington. Sr.. said last night
that several weeks ago he suspected
that Trippe had misused the hotei
funds. and dismissed him. An expert
accountant was called in, and after
going over the books found the snort
ages. Mr.. Arlington. said. Trippe re-
manned in Richmond until a few Gays
ago, when ne disappeared.
Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Arlington
visited Captain OF Detectives Mcmahon.
and upon advice of the latter swore
out a warrant for Trippe. charging MIN
specifically with stealing V5o- me
alleged absconder was located In Bal
timore. When he was arrested In the
lobby Of the Hotel Westminster ne
admitted his identity. He declared his
shortage, according to Q Telegram re-
cefyed last night. was less than 500.
ana that he went to Baltimore with
the intention Of making enough money
10 nay his shortage at the Guer!ant
Detective Sergeant Wren viii PROD.
shIv leave to-day to bring min back
for trial
Trtppe has been IN Richmond about
, year. He came here from Washing
ton. y. c.. his home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-15

his wi.s had received only a small sum Of
money. and that Ross had steadily refused
to contribute further to the upkeep o. his
Htth. child.
Ross Is employed IN the plan. % the Amer
lean Locomotive Company. and according 70
his statement receives between 81 80 ana 81 IS
day. On the stand he was eyssive, and
could NOT be made 10 state what became OF
his wages.
IL was said that Ross has two other chE-
Gren. who are being KEEP, q; his fathers
place IN North Carolina. He has . wife iiv-
ing. but she Is now an inmate OF the Pine
Top Camp. and Is not able to look after he.
children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-15
WILL USE MOTOR CAR
MAYOR Approves Purchase for City Electnca'
InspectOrs.

Msyo, .insl.e signed yesterday the resoiu-
,,,,. concentrating $50 fog the purchase OF
Al su,nmobil. for the Use ~ the City Exec
.rtcsl inspectors. The enormous amount OF
building operations with consequent e'ttHIS
,,.,aiia,ion had made il a practical impos-
s.b.l.ry TO- the two inspectors 10 get over
the xcrs promptly. and in some instances
who're work had been completed there has
hser delay IN turning current until an
.,.pec,or cou!d reach the job aud pass upon
n. Inspectors Speigh.s and Bowry will use
The car Jointly. For she present MI SpeiShts-
tie senior inspector. Will be engaged In SUI
oe-vfsirS number o. large buildings in
the central section o: the city. includinS the
r.vtrins o. The CI:y Hall. while Mr.. Bowry
will use the 70 reach a.! outlying and
scattered points.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-15
OR,RyLANOkN|GHT.
LEAVES RICHMOND
Pastor Of Calvary Baptist Church
Will Accept Tennessee
Passionate.

n" '"ac"ns Of calvary Baptist
'hur~H VIII probably take som" action
SUNDAY toward s"curinS a new pastor
'"r IN" pulp; made vacant by the
Ers. -1"t."n - E..V- Eyland knight.
y y WIN Tor III" pas; eight years
has i'""n pastor "i tn" congregation.
Members ~ IN" board of d"acons
SAID last nt"Hi that VT. Knight mott
BED -" h''ara on Wednesday evening
that r" intended {" present his resis-
na'i"n {" IN" church on sunday. DIT.
knasn' VII ~ {" 'larksvill". Tenn.
"n"-" b." VIII accept the pastoral"