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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05
YOUR VOCABULARY
From the Louisville courier-Jounal.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
A the result of talk with lexi-
~ cographer a writer for the New
4 n York Sun says that the English
language Is growing at the rate of 5000
words year.
TIE English novelist Locke. author OF
The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne." Sep.
timus" and others in which a large and
flexible vocabulary is displayed, says that
the English possess the richest language
in the worlo. but pride themselves upon
Keeping their wealth of words between the
covers of dictionary and expressing
themselves in slang.
IL cur language is growing at the rate
of 5000 words year none of us need hope
to acquire any considerable proportion OF
the new words as they find their way into
the dictionaries. but good vocabulary is
a great asset to anyone, not merely to
writer's. speakers and teachers.
What are you doing as the years pass
to increase your vocabulary in other
words. TO secure your share of the wealth
of words?
Reading good literature gives you easy
means OF becoming acquainted with new
words. Even In old works you will find
many possible and useful additions TO
your vocabulary, btu the surest means OF
increasing your store of words, and at the
same time increasing precision-net pre-
ciscness-is 10 get into the habit of con-
sulting the dictionary.
OF course, nearly every home boasts a
dictionary. A majority of business estab-
lishments have one for use as a last resort
in emergencies, but comparatively few
persons recognize the dictionary as a
source of lasting information-and even
of genuine entertainment-as we'll as a
friend i'll need when dispute is to be set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

A Boston doctor says mothers should
not be proud of fat babies, because
creased infants are more apt to be sick
than thin ones. We had an idea that most
that often accompanies great intellects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05
Verdi and Wagner

'It is an interesting fact that Verdi
and Wagner were born in the same year
1S19.' said member of the musical set.
Musical organizations in different
parts of the world are celebrating the CEN
tenary of these two great composers.
Verdi was born near Busseto in the for
mer duchy of Palma in 1913 and died in
1901. Wagner was born at Leipsic and
died in 1883. Verdis tuneful operas on old
traditional lines were in great vogue
sometime before Wagner's music was per-
formed
"A remarkable thing about Verdi was
his freshness and his energy in old age.
In middle life he accepted the general
principles of the music drama as set
forth and developed by Wagner. Aida,
composed in 1871, was a new departure,
and 'Otello,' composed in 1887, and 'Fal-
staff in 1893 were. decidedly Wagnerian.
No man ever achieved such great thing
at the age of so as Verdi did in compos-
ing Falstaff.' Some critics regard it
as the greatest of all his works Another
great work was his requiem mass, which
he composed in 1874. 1t is the grandest
of all requiems.
Mr.. Memoli will present a Wagner
programme in Capitol park one night next
week and a Verdi programme the week
following, in honor of the centenaries.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

Senator Lewis of the famed whislers is
a great friend to the fathers of this coun-
try and wants them to have a Fathers
day good word now and then for the
old man is not out of place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

The lawyer woh defended DIR. Crippen
has been sentenced to prison for three
years. If DR.. Crippen had committed his
celebrated crime in this country he might
have been giving out newspaper inter-
views at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

The country will not be satisfied with
Murphy's and Sulzer's asking each other
where did you get it?' An answer from
each is demanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

The Mulhall letters will be submitted to
the House committee ZEN bloc" Due
probably to rule of newspapers that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

Hereafter French aeroplanes intended
for war use will be provided with heavy
armor plate. Pneumatic cushions and re-
liable springs are more needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

A New York to Tampa trolley line is
projected. Birmingham may be somewhat
off a straight line, but 1t is hard to see
how the promoters can fail to arrange for
this city as the chief way station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05
In Camn ON DauphIn

A number of men from northern Ala
bama have visited Dauphin island this
summer. Several Birmingham men are
these now.
The Mobile Item of Saturday had this
paragraph
President John Craft of the Alabama
oyster commission, Prof G. n. Mitchin
OF the Alabama Polytechnic institute at
Auburn, and member of the state high
way commission; John w. O'Neill, we'll
known Birmingham merchant; Atticus
Mullin, city editor of the Birmingham
Ledger, and Col. Sterling A. Wood, a
leading light of the Magic City, will
leave the city on Sunday morning over
the Mobile and Bay Shore road for Coden,
Ala, where they will board special
launch loaded with stores of all kinds
and then proceed to Dauphin island to go
in camp for an entire week. The out of
town guests of Captain Craft are coming
to Mobile waters prepared to fish for
anything from a minnow to a whale"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

A parcel of pie has come by post to Bir-
mingham from Pennsylvania. Shipments
from Washington are still delayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

to his judgment that no player ever
passed along by him has made credit
able history elsewhere, except Roger
Bresnahan, who was let go because
McGraw liked him, not because of dis
like. Bresnahan had an opportunity to
better himself and McGraw permitted
him to embrace it,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

Pellagra has indeed become a menace
to America. Patented specifics guarantee
ing a cure are now being advertised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

Tom Heflin is going to speak in Jasper
some time this month against equal suf-
frage. 1t is not probable that he will be
heckled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

Foreign affairs are disturbing Mr.. Rrv-
ans lecture tour. like an Intermittent
alarm clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

81 turned him over to Officer Hrobow-
ski" says Officer Moore. Who says Bir-
mingham isn't cosmopolitan?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

Bryan and Wilson have fallen out again
in the republican newspapers, as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

We are advised not to frown at the cook.
Few people have the moral courage to do
that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

1t is now popular pastime to throw
stones at the Glass bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

Bulgaria has submitted counter pro-
posals to the allies. Bargain counter, per-
haps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05
A LONG CHASE.

What's Bilfor doing now?"
'oh, he's engaged in literary pursuit"
Writing a book?''
mo. He's chasing poet who owes him
money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05

Memoli's mellifluous music charms the
multitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05
TIE FLAG o.. PIRACY.

THE proprietor of this hotel is patriotic.
He flies the American flag"
"Yes, but that's the wrong flag"
How so?"
He ought to fly black flag decorated
with skull and cross-bones."
NOTE WINDOW EXHIBIT.
A pictures bad,
Do people flee it?
They break, egad,
Their necks to see It,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05
SHE'S so DIFFERENT.

SHE'S so DIFFERENT.
'Tis wonderful the changes that
A little coin will make;
Just let man work hard for years
And then acquire a stakel
He isn't long in turning to
Another sort of life.
But the greatest transformation YOU
VIII notice In his wife,
You'd think that she was born to wear
The purple all her days,
And there's a cool finality
In everything she says
The hapless wights who knew her when
She used to scrub the floor
Are squelched by grand and lofty airs
She never had before.
CARE FREE.
Observe the happy Hottentot
Who wears tranquil smile
And never does the turkey trot
Because it is the style.
so THE SMALL BOY THINKS.
Moving pictures have hurt the wild
west shows"
Il don't see how they could do that.
Half the fun of wild west show is hear
Ing the Indians whoop and the pistols
pop"
THE STAR IN SUMMER.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How we wonder where you are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-05
so THE SMALL BOY THINKS.

THE STAR IN SUMMER.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How We wonder where you are.
Are you, dear, as folks report,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-19
HighC Glass Tailored Suits, Goats,
G0Wns and Dresses for Women and Misses

The neatest and most artistic wearing appar.
ell offered to women, no matter how dis.
eliminating her taste may be. Our ladies'
wearing apparel displays show a variety of
beautiful materials, complete assortments
that permit of a selection of almost any price,
color or style preference.
No matter what garment you may want you
may feel, sure thatit will express in every
detail the best of the seasons. fashionable
ideas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-19
We Can FIT The STOUT

In Suits and Coats. We have added to our large
variety of styles a complete line of Stout sizes in
ladies' suits and coats, in appropriate styles ands
materials. These garments are especially cut tor
Stouts. The garments are shown in a vide range :
of styles and prices. Sizes 80, Al, 43. 45, 49,
81 and So. Prices ranging from SIS: 80, $3.50,
$25 CO., $27. 80, $1,000 and up. rye =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-19
NeW- Waists

This seasons style is simplicity, they are shown in
plain and fancy ~voiles, marquisettes, ~ratines, sheer
lawns, linens and many other beautiful fabrics.
Prices tanging at 81, 20, 81. so, Sl.75, $500 and up.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-19

We call your attention to a few
offerings during opening week.
Beautifully tailored coats for women and
misses in plain colored and fancy fabrics.
Prices $500, $3.50, $4,000, $22.50 $500,
$3.50, $4,000 and $500.
Many of the newest Russian and Bulgarian
blouse effects in plain and fancy fabrics
Prices ranging at $780, $3.50, $1,000
and $4,000.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-19
Ladies' MeSSaHne Silk
a> PettiCOQtS

An. assortment conspicuous for its smart and ex.
elusive styles in au exceptional attractive quality
Of material and colo:s. Petticoats that will give
the clinging, graceful! lines of this seasons styles.
They come in a~llcolors, black and white. AT
t~ractively priced at ST. 90 and &.75. f.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
SERIOUS LABOR
TROUBLES MAY |
IMPROBABLE
RumOrs That Carpenters Plan to
Go on Strike Can't Be
Confirmed
OTHER TRADES GRUNBLE
BUT WILL NOT GO OUT
Much Building Work Being Held
Up Pending Possible Labor
Disturbances

Though there is some talk of labor
disturbances when present agree
ments in the building trades expire
May |, contractors do not believe tha
there will be any very serious trouble
Apparently the most serious condi
ton exists among the carpenters. Tht
Carpenters union mas increased IL
strength In the past year until it Il
said to number about $500 men. There
are unconfirmed rumors that the lead
ers are contemplating strike. Bust
ness Agent Caldwell, OF the carpen
ters, will neither confirm or deny The
report.
The painters are very dissatisfied
with the Detroit scale. but admit tina
there is little prospect OF success
full strike. They have been making
efforts to secure better agreement
but their letters and arguments have
been ignored by the employers; n
fact, the painters complain that the!
have received no consideration what
soever, and that their communications
have been unanswered.
The electrical workers are also dis
satisfied, claiming that their scale Is
far below that paid in Chicago and
other cities, and II is possible that
something may develop in that direc'
ton.
I'VE don't try our cases in the news
papers. and We don't Civ the other
side tip as to what we're going to
do" say the labor men. when asked
concerning the truth OF the rumOrs
that are in the air.
Il have heard little talk Of dis
turbances, but | don't think they'll
amount to much,' said Charles A.
Bowen, secretary of the Builders and
Traders exchange. The employment
o. union labor from other towns on
the Dime Savings bank and the Peter
Smith buildings has brought num-
Der Of union men from Chicago and
other places which are more strongly
unionized than Detroit. and this has
caused great deal OF comment and
dissatisfaction among Detroit labor
men
This, however, Is a poor time for
a strike in the building trades. from
the unions standpoint Comparative
ly little work Is being done. Jobs are
being held up until after May l.
some OF them because there has been
this talk of possible disturbance in
building, some OF them because the
banks are slow in making loans al
this time. waiting, perhaps, to see
what congress will do with the tariff
strike of the carpenters would not
seriously hamper building operations.
The big contractors are open-shop
men, and could probably get all the
help they wanted. Some of the small
err contractors in the outskirts of the
city, who employ only four or five
men, might be hurt. but | do not think
that the building operations in pro-
gress or those contemplated would
suffer to any great extent"
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
Home. Made Dentifrice

Tooth powder purchases make quite
an item in family expenses. Prices
for food SUITS are soaring and il
Keeps the average person on the look.
.out for economy In all ways. Here is
% splendid formula, taken from den.
tai journal and any one can mix IL at
home. II makes enough to last a
family nearly year and possesses
many other advantages over high
priced labeled tooth preparations For
less than a dollar one can make
three -fourths of pound. This much
Of labeled goods would cost three or
four dollars.
II whitens the teeth. prevents de.
cav and perfumes the breath Buy
separately, five ounces of precipitat.
ed chalk. one ounce powdered soap,
three ounces powdered sugar and two
ounces antfseptic vilane powder. Put
all in paper sack. shake and mix
VERY thoroughly. Keep in a tight box
or Jar. Apply daily with tooth brush.
Many families In the east now use
this in preference TO ANYTHING else
ADV.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
WEBSTER CALLS .
COURT DECISION
TECHNICALLY"
Is Disguised When Judge Ses-
siOns Dismisses Davis
LAW is SPECIFIC"
Is COURTS RETORT
Judge Holds That Decisions on
Question Leave Him No
Discretion

District Attorney clyde |. Webster
expressed his feelings in bitter ar
raignment of the technicalities and
DELAYS OF customary legal practice
Tuesday morning, when the case
against John G. and Harry l.. Davis
OF Rochester y. Y. was thrown out
OF the federal court on the ground that
the indictment charged them with
ccnspiring to conceal the assets OF the
defunct Climax Specially Co., OF Ann
Arbor. whereas it should have stated
that they conspired TO cause the com
pany TO conceal its assets.
Such technica!ities are enough 10
disgust anybody and they certainly do
me- said the attorney.
Judge Sessions, however, took q
different view
IF il were merely technicality,
he said. the duty OF the court would
be to override the objection. In this
case, however, the bankruptcy law as
passed by congress is specific. Only
the bankrupt. whether corporation
or an iyidual, is guilty under 1t. The
charges are brought against the de-
PENDANTS as individuals and not even
as officers OF the bankrupt corpora
ton.
"The decisions on the question are
clear, leaving no discretion TO the
court. The law must be followed
strictly and though the contention
seems over-nice. it is necessary for
the protection of the people"
Attorney b. b. Selling, for the de-
Tense, took exception to the criticisms
of the district attorney, and especial
" 10 his assertion that the facts we're
clear before testimony had been
taken.
Judge Sessions censured those re-
sponsible for the delay in the case.
The fact that the indictment was re.
turned a year ago and the defendants
were not arraigned till brought into
court Monday was, he said. without
excuse
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
WAR \
CLOUDS AFFECT
STOCK MARKET
Unsettled Condition Of Balkan
Situation Causes Prices
TO Rise and Fall
WEATHER REPORTS ARE
FAVORABLE TO CROPS
Reports of Railway Earnings
Show Gain For Some and
Loss For Others
Copyright. 1913. by New York Evening
Post Go.

Copyright, 1913, by New york Evening
NEW YORK, April 29.-Europe's af-
fairs dominated our own, as well as
the foreign stock exchanges today.
The New York stock market. after
declining a point for active shares in
the early trading. and then recovering
the loss. broke again under heavy pro-
fessional selling in the afternoon.
There was some irregular recovery
from the lowest ngures, but the mar
ket closed unsettled,
With the season thus far advanced
and the crop prospects admitted 10 be
an unusually Important influence.
the governments weekly report on
weather conditions in the grain and
cotton belt grows in interest. Today's
review OF the past week is almost en-.
tirely favorable. Rain has fallen free
" where it had ebgun to be much
needed, and sunshine has prevailed
where sunshine was essential.
Several interesting monthly railway
earnings report We're published.
Union Pacific showed for March $685.
600 increase in net over 1912, but fell
below 1911, and 1910. The New Hav-
ems net results were much the small
est for the period since 1907. which
II far back as the present monthly
statements carry us.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
DIRECTOR MELFORD.
BY GERTRUDE M. PRICE.
The Times Moving Picture Expert.

A veteran in experience, young
man. in years, George Melford is one
Of the most successful picture-mak-
ers in the movie" business.
lie directs, acts in and manages
the big Kalem company out YIN
Glendale. near Los Angeles, Cal. He
has a whole range OF mountains. the
sea within an hours ride and the
beautiful valley of the San Fernan-
do. all for his background. The
california sun shines nearly every
day for him, and his company is a
picked group of clever players But
all these advantages would be nil
If he didn't know how To turn them
to account
Patience IL the secret of direct
ing players" he told me after I had
traced him and his company into an
almost inaccessible canyon several
mites through tine hitfs bEck Of 6fcu-
dale.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30

CUNNINGHAM HAS 80
PLUMS TO GIVE OUT

The newly-appointed state labor
commissioner James V. Cunningham,
Is worrying nowadays over the pat
ronage which il is his fortune. or mis-
fortune 10 distribute
Thirty-two pfums of more or less
juiciness fall 10 the lot OF the commits
sioner, ana since his advent comes
with change of political complexion
OF the Office, most OF them are likely
To be made use Of
The chief deputy now is Jack"
Smith, OF Detroit. and he will be one
OF the first 10 GO When asked who
Smiths successor is to be. Mr. Cum
ningham replied Il have not the
slightest idea. | expect to have a talk
with Gov. Ferris soon but up to now
We have had no formal conference"
The labor department employs %
men and seven women inspectors.
Two OF the latter are located in De-
troit. Those who now hold the posi-
tons are Misses Mary c. Girardin and
Stella Mcleod
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30

I'D rather have an experienced
leading woman ! prefer to take an
intelligent amateur and break her
into the business. That Melford' S
reasoning is good so far as leading
women are concerned has been am
ply demonstrated by the number of
Kalem stars he has brought into the
spotlight through his coaching.
Success has been as true TO him
in the actual picture taking as in
the directing. for he told me that he
has only had two "retakes" in n
years work. That's a record Re
takes" are n second taking OF a
scene or a whole picture. or course.
a second film must be used. a sec
ond developing done and the entire
re-acting of the scene be gone
through. \ "retake' costs several
thousand dollars some times 10 the
firm, and IL q director incurs this
sort of expense very often he soon
gets his walking papers.
Mclford was on the stage for
years. lie played with Fanny Daven-
port, Melbourne Mcdowell and Rich
ard Ite-was- wears in
stock. Tic left furepaugh's i'm Gin
rinnati 10 20 to the Kalem picture
company. lie lives most of his dav
outdoors, and he's just az much at
home in cowboy attire as II, he
were born IN the wild and wooITy''
west
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
MAN is STABBED IN
DUEL OVER WOMAN

In a duel over Mrs. NJ. Koehly, land
lady, at No. 1874 Lillibridge-st., at
1890 O'Clock, Tuesday morning. one
o. the boarders, who refused to give
his name, was stabbed In the abdomen
by Peter Kucha, "a years old. another
ooarder. according 10 a report receiv
Ell by the police. Tuesday morning.
The wounded man went to Dr. w
X Morris. Of No. 2413 Jefferson-ave.
to have his wound dressed, but would
no. reveal his identity, and would nor
discuss the fight, except 20 say that
he would not prosecute his assailant.
and that the fight was over the land
lady.
Kucha fled after the stabbing, and
police are looking for him.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
STATE FIRE FIGHTERS
NOW ORGANIZING

LANSING. Mich. April %
(SpeciaD Game Warden VIM. r.
Oates, began today to organize his
forest fire fighters in the fire zone
north Of the Arenac County line. He
will have 10 deputies in that terri
tory. The Northern Protective as
ISOLATION have so men detailed TO
help prevent f-es, and the state
hardwood associ den also has a num-
Der of men o, . ch. Each SUPER
scouts have bt organized into fire
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
RESCUERS WATCH
FLOOD DROWN II
Two Mothers and Nine Children
Slip From Roof in
South

NATCHEZ. Miss, April 29.-While
rescue parties looked on in horror.
two frantic mothers with nine little
children. marooned on the top OF a
house In the flooded interior. called
ont vain pleas for help and then
plunged 10 their death when their
blace OF refuge toppled over In the
swirling waters and vanished from
sight.
The rescuers brought the word
when they returned TO Natchez today
with two boatloads OF survivors. Their
boats were so crowded that TO have
taken on the women and little chill
dren would have swamped them.
The surging Mississippi is pouring
IN through a mlle-wide crevasse In
the levee-at ST. John. At Benny, where
the levees are still holding. two Ne
groes were shot. while trying to GU,
the embankment. II is thought they
were working for planters on the 9th
or side OF the stream.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
WORkMEN KEPT IDLE
WHILE COMPANIES FIGHT

ALPENA. Mich, April 29.-Two
hundred workmen are Idle here as the
result OF a dispute between the
Fletcher Paper Co and the Alpena
Power Co. resulting in the shutting
down OF the latter concerns mills for
lack of power. which the Alpena peo-
pie refused TO furnish
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30

Edwin a. Watson. who served in the
west with custer. Is dying at So years
In deep poverty In Denver.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
Children DRY :,
FOR FLETChER'S
casio RIA
FIRST WEEKEND EXCUR
SION TO BUFFALO.

Saturday. May 3, 5 p, m, via
d & {. line steamer Eastern
States. All it costs is So Round
Trip, and you will be back in
time for business Monday.
You'll enjoy this trip.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
PONTIAC WILL NOT
INCREASE SALOONS

PONTIAC. Mich. April 29.-The
city commission has refused to con-
slider an ordinance presented week
ago which proposed to Increase the
number 0 saloons in the city from
IL to a. The project has been laid
on the table indefinitely Eleven H.
censSs have so far been granted. and
but one remains. for which there are
four applications
The Detroit times., 1913-04-30
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