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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
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production, l believe when Mr.. Laclsaye
presented it in dramatized form under
the title of The Man and the Law
didn't it?'' asked
Yes said Mr.. Herrick. smiling, .'and
MI. Lackaye, whom l knew very well,
told very clever story about it. 1T
seems that somebody asked him shortly
after its premiere which was a tremen-
dous success IL you remember why he
had delayed the presentation of il SO
long Mr.. Lackaye remarked:
Il took the dramatization to every
manager on Broadway, and / not only
couldn't find one who would produce it,
| couldn't find one who could pronounce
It,"
Perhaps after the idea of the wag
who suggested at the end of the late
unpeasantness,' when the tattered and
torn fragments were all that was left of
the confederate arny-that there were
Lees Miserable'-is that the idea?" sug-
gested.
In any case" said Mr.. Herrick "the
inspiration of Victor Hugo's wonderful
novel being presented in picture form,
is one of the great theatrical achieve
ments of the day. The scenes are all
made in the identical spots-the old pris-
on, tor instance, from which Jean Vatican
cscaped-is absolutely correct. The scenes
in Husos immortal novel. When the
cast of characters was arranged, the best
| theatres in Paris were searched. From
| the Odeon, the Porte st. Martin. the Vau-
| deville, the Coincide Franchise, and the
Theatre Sarah Bernhardt-the Dramatis
Personae were chosen and bit of hu-
NOR may be CLEANED from the fact that,
although every actor was chosen from
| French theatre Henri Krauss, who
plays Jean Vatican. is a German"
And the cossette of the film?' asked.
rs La Petite Froment,' was the an
swer, considered the greatest child ac-
tress in France today" The hundreds
of people employed in the two most spec
tacular scenes in the novel, Fighting
Over the Barricades in Paris. and The
Revolution of 1S32-were chosen from the
French sodiery-their costuming necessi-
tating the most enormous expense, as
the styles of that day had to be fol-
lowed to the letter.
Zone distinguished feature OF the
| French actor in the picture show Mr..
Herrick continues. ''is that they never
speak word. 1t is absolutely the 'si-
lent drama, in which the French are SUI
preme. In direct opposition is the Amer
lean actcr, who talks constantly
THE voiceess drama made itself domi-
nant in the wonderful production of
''Srmmurun, recently seen in New
York." / suggested.
'Summurun and L'Enfant Prologue
in which Madame Pillar NORM made such
a success said Mr.. Herrick. ''both show
the tendency of the modern drama to-
ward the French ideas on the film. Ff-
teen years ago Madam Pillar NORM pro-
6uced LI1nfant Prodgue'-s so you see the
idea is not new. The play is a strict
pantomine-not word being spoken
throughout the three acts. Two years
ago. she revived 1t in New York, and
presented it with matchess success So
You see the signs Of the times, as far
back as that, veered toward the panto-
mine drama. which has finally resolved
itself into the moving picture play"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
MONTEAGLE CLAIMS
MANY LOCAL PEOPLE

Monteagle, Tenn, has claimed many
persons from Birmingham this summer
and others will arrange to go later. The
exceptional advantages of the chautau-
qua were largely responsible for the un-
usual interest in the Tennessee resort
and some of the most interesting of Bir-
mingham musical folk were among the
visitors early in the season.
Among the number at Monteagle al
present are Mr. and Mrs. william Gus
sen, Mrs T.. c. Chandler, Mrs. Engst-
feldt, Mrs Prowell, Miss Margaret Silk
Miss Annie Wilkinson, Mrs. r. Stobert
Mrs. Thomas Stobert, Mr.. Clarence
Stobert, Mrs. NJ. j. May and others.
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NEWSOF THE DAY IN
THE SOCIETY WORLD
Summer Resorts Popular
Among Local People
EVENTS OF THE DAY
A Dance at Home of Mr.. and Mrs. I.
S. Smith for Mr.. Jack Smiths
CIub-Other Incidents of
Summer Season
EVENTS OF THE DAY
By MYRTLE MILES

From san Francisco comes this in
feresting news:
For the first time women have been
given place as coadjutors in the crea-
tion of an international enterprise-the
Panama Pacific International exposition
at San Francisco in 1915.
When Congress awarded to San Fran
cisco the honor of holding the Panama
Pacific International exposition group
of prominent California women offered
their services to the exposition direc-
tors The offer was promptly accepted
and the women's board of the Panama
Pacific International exposition was or
ganized.
After mature celebration on the
question as to whether the women's
board should erect palace on the eN-
position grounds for the housing of in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Recine for Carnhread

"Will you kindly tell me how to make
California beer and where can get the
seed needed to start it? 1 should also
like a cornbread recipe. One for soft
bread. MRS. M. McD.''
The query respecting California beer and
seed is referred to readers and members.
The cornbread recipe follows: Sift to-
gether twice. with two even teaspoons of
baking powder, two cups of white corn
meal and one cup OF. flour Beat light three
eggs, whites and yolks separately; stir the
yolks into two and one-half cups of milk;
add two teaspoons of white sugar and a
tablespoon of lard (melted). Beat hard
while adding the prepared flour and meal,
and at the last whip in the stiffened
whites. Beat all hard and fast for min
ute and pour into a creased mold or into
muffin tins. Bake steadily. Half an hour
in a good oven should bake the loaf
Cover for the first 20 minutes with paper,
Then brown lightly. Turn out of the mold
before serving. In cutting cornbread hold
the knife perpendicularly
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We LOvE'LETTER ?keM


madam, and believe me unalterably, your
sincere admirer and devoted humble serv-
ant, b. Arnold"
1t appears that his ardent passion was
soon reciprocated, for on the eight OF
February, 1779, he writes to her with the
fervor of an accepted lover:-
my Dearest Life:-Never did l so ar
IDENTIFY long to see or hear from you as
at this instant. l am all impatience and
anxious to know how you do; six days
absence, without hearing from my Peggy
Is intolerable. Heavensi What must
have suffered and continued my journey
the loss of happiness for a few dirty
acresl / daily discover so much baseness
and ingratitude among mankind, tnat
almost blush at being of the same spe-
cies, and could quit the stage without
regret were it not for some gentle, gen.
erous souls like my dear Peggy, who
still retain the lively impression of their
Makers image, and who, with smiles oil
benignity and goodness make all happy
around them.
'The day after tomorrow I leave here
and hope to be made happy by youl
smiles on Friday evening. Till then ali
nature smiles in vain; for you alone
heard felt and seen, possess my every
thought, fill every sense and pant In
every vein.
"Clarkson will send an express to NEE
me in Bristol; make me happy by one
line, to tell me you are so. My prayers
and best wishes attend my dear Peggy
Adieu! and believe me. sincerely and af
fectionately thine, B. Arnold"
On March %, 17I9, General Arnold, il
anticipation of his marriage, purchased
the fine old county seat called Mount
Pleasant, situated ON the east bank o.
the Schuylkill, and made settlement o.
| the estate on himself for life remain
Ger to his wife and Children Two week.
thereafter Genera Arnold and Peggy
sbippen were married at the residenc,
of her rather, a fine substantial mansion
on the west side of Fourth street.
The story of Arnolds treason, the cap
| ture OF Major Arnold, the flight to Eu
| rope, the request for Mrs. Arnold t.
leave Philadelphia. is all history will
which readers generally are familiar
After the revolution Arnold lived mostly
in England, where his last years wer,
embittered by remorse He died in Lon
don, June A. 1901. Mrs. Arnold died il
the same city three years later, aged Al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Looking for an Old Poem

will you through your Helping Hanc
department assist me in finding poem ol
book which l have long been trying t,
find for my aged mother? The poem in
question concerns the death of a child
and some of the lines run as follows:
" They call me by the tender names
Familiar to my ear;
Then turn with sickening heart away
Unthinking L am near.
I'll watch my parents couch beside
And be with them in prayer,
And watt their
And plead their wishes there.
Some lines and words are omitted in
this poem, as have given it, but 1t was
printed in an old book entitled, The Ever
green, which was a collection of poems.
If any of the readers of the Corner can
aid me in finding this poem l shall be ex-
tremely grateful and glad to correspond
with such persons. l inclose a stamped
and self-addressed envelope for any per-
sonal assistance you may be able to give
me. l 50 desire this poem for my dear
mother. NELLIE f. B."
My personal assistance" is limited to
the act of referring the query to my wise
constituency. l have no recollection of
the poem, or your appeal would have had
an immediate response. [ reserve the
stamp for the communication that shall
bring you the forgotten lines for your
mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
MIR. JACK SMITH
GIVES A DANCE

At the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. S. Smith, in Elyton, Mr.. Jack
Smith was host last night to the mem
bers of the "Lingerlong'' club, an or
ganization composed of the young peo-
pie who enjoyed house party given
at the home of Mr.. Charles Caldwell in
Brunswick, Ga, this summer. The meet
ings occur weekly and are usually
small dances.
The membership, except those who
are away from the city, enjoyed this
pleasant affair with Mr. Smith. In the
group We're Miss Alice Bowie, Miss
Rhetta Locke, Miss Elizabeth Caldwell
Locke, Miss Della Houston of Ohio, Miss
Martha Latady, Miss Elizabeth Wyman.
Mr.. Priestly Toulmin, Jr., Mr.. Cherry
Badham, Mr.. Evans Dunn, Mr.. Henry
Fowlkes, Mr.. Vernon Badham and Mr.
William Badham
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| The love story of Benedict Arnold, the
gallant young American officer. and
Peggy Shippen, the pretty Philadelphia
tragic ending When Arnold took COM
mand in Philadelphia, crippled with hon
cradle wounds in the service of his coun-
| try, few soldiers in the American army
had higher reputation for skill, and
none We're more distinguished for cour-
age. 1t was not surprising that he should
have won the heart of the beautiful and
| fascinating Miss Shippen, who was just
past Is years of age.
! II was not long before he was declared
suitor for the hand of Miss Shippen.
On the September %, 177S, he made to
her formal declaration of his love and
offer of his hand. In part this letter was
as follows:
| Dear Madam:-Twenty times have l
1 taken UP my pen to write to you, and
as often has my trembling hand refused
| to obey the dictates of my heart-a heart
which though calm and serene amidst the
| clashing of arms and all the din and hor-
rors of war-trembles with diffidence and
| the fear of giving offense when it at
portant to its happiness. Dear madam,
your charms have lighted up a flame
| in my bosom which can never be extin-
guished your heavenly image is too
deeply impressed ever to be effaced.
MY passion Is not founded on personal
charms only; that sweetness of disposi-
| ton and goodness of heart, that senti-
ment and sensibility which so strongly
! mask the character of the lovely Miss z.
| Shippen, renders her amiable beyond ex-
preston, and will ever retain the heart
she has once capitvated. On you alone
my happiness depends, and viii You doom
me to languish in despair? Do you feel
| no pity i'll your bosom for the man who
would die to make you happy? Dear
| Peggy, suffer that heavenly bosom to
expand with sensation more soft and
more tender than friendship.
Whatever my fate may be- my
most ardent wish is for your happiness.
and my latest breath will be to implore
| the blessing Of heaven on the idol and
only wish of my soul. Adieu, dear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Value of an Old Book

''Will you kindly tell me the value of a
book upon gardening, printed in the year
1713? If there is any one who is judge
of antique furniture 1 should like to know
of him. If there is any sale for such, in
your opinion, will you let me know?
MRS. F. w. L.
In every large town there are profess
sional appraisers and purchasers of rare
old books and furniture. 1 hope that one
of these may see your inquiry or that the
address of one may be sent in by SYM
pathetic reader. There is certainly sale
for curious and ancient books and an
tiques of all kinds First editions some-
times bring fabulous prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
To keep Gloves Soft


II have kid gloves sent to me from
Paris, but think they viii dry and become
stiff before | can wear them. Is there
any way to keep gloves soft? You were
so good as to notice my request to You
about the lines: The harp of thousand
strings I have not heard from it, bui
want to thank you 50 much for your no.
tice of 1t. MRS. C. b. c..
Unless my memory is at fault the quo
tation is from one of Isaac Watts hymns:
Our life contains thousand strings,
And dies If one go wrong.
Strange that harp of thousand strings
Should keep in tune so longr'
quote from early recollection of Watts
Divine Songs and Hymns" If | am mis-
taken somebody will set me right. Wrap
the gloves in oiled silk and keep in a
closed box.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Broiled Tomatoes

Select firm, solid tomatoes; slice with
out peeling, cutting them rather thick.
Broil over the fire on toaster or in the
broiler of gas stove. Lay on a hot dish.
taking pains not to break them in lifting
put a piece of butter on each slice, dust
with salt and pepper and serve. If the
tomatoes are tart springle them with a
little sugar.-Request, Young House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29

has been associated with the Daphne
State Normal college for two years as
piano and voice teacher. and has just
closed the musical department of the Ala
bama Educational association for some
time. Miss Orman will spend August at
Lake Chautauqua, N. Y.
Handsome photographs of Mrs. Oscar
Hundley, president of the Birmingham
Equal Suffrage association, and of Mrs.
H. H. Snell secretary of the organiza-
ton appear in the Sunday issue of the
Montgomery Advertiser, which carries a
page. Votes for Women In Nationa'
Politics"
The Birmingham circle or the King $
Daughters and Sons will meet this aft
ernoon at 2:90 at the Octavia White
Home.
Mrs. George Goodrich and daughter
Miss Mildred Goodrich, of Admission, were
the guest of Mr.. Platt Boyd at the Linger
Longer cottage at Camp Springs the past
week.
Mrs. Elwyn Hughes, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Louise Bates of Atlanta for
the past three weeks. has returned, and
Joined her parents at sIinger Longer
cottage at Cooks Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
THE SUMMER COLONY
AT COOKS SPRINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. A E. Cross. Mr. j. c.
Smith, Miss Olena McNatt. Mr. and Mrs.
z. o. Staffnet, Mr.. J. M Stark, Miss
Drake, w. A. Walker. Mr.. Homer Cros-
sett, Mr.. S. w. Hale, Mrs. NJ. Griffis.
Mr.. j. W. Logan, Misses Florence and
Maud Gambll are spending few weeks
at Cooks Springs
Miss Kate Bracket has Joined her
niece, Mrs. Cornelius
Mr.. Clyde Vance spent the weekend at
Cooks Springs and Mrs. Norris Burton
of Woodlawn, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben f..
Barbour, and Miss Mary Lee Barboux
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Blueberry ShOrtcake

Make a dough as for quick biscuit roll
two-thirds of It into a sheet to fit the bot
tom of a baking pan, strew thickly with
blueberries which you have picked over
carefully, lay a sheet made of the remain
der of the dough over the top of the ber-
ries, after you have sprinkled those lib
orally with granulated sugar, and bake in
steady oven. Cut the shortcake into
squares split and butter while hot, put
ting on more sugar If this is needed.-By
request, II. X. j.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Wants Butterfly Salad Recipe

Some time ago q do not recall the ex-
act date you published what was called
a butterfly salad. 1t consisted of one
grapefruit, pineapple, or orange. At least
this is about all I can remember. Could
you send me the paper or the recipe?
LAURA j.
| recollect sundry fruit salads in which
grapefruit, oranges, and pineapple were
combined, but none under the fanciful title
you quote. If you saw it in our Corner
it will be hunted up and copied forNyol-
Past experience justifies the prediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Breeding of Moths

'I wish Information and literature with
regard 10 the catching and breeding Of
moths. c. X. k
As there are over a score of families OF
moths and numerous genera and species l
am at a loss to guess what tribe you
would cultivate. take It for granted that
you do not refer to the common house
moth hated by housewives. He belongs to
the 'Tinidae" tribe Students of entomolo-
gy will please come to my rescue and in
form the correspondent in what volume or
collection of volumes she can learn how
to classify and cultivate the Lepidoptera
and his suborder, Heterocera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Fleas in the House

''Can you tell mo of remedy that will
rid our home of feas? MRS. ]. NJ. H.
Nothing is better in summertime than to
fill the room infested with the scent of
fresh green pennyroyal. Pile it under
beds and scatter it over carpets. Take
one room at time and shut it up all
night. If you can leave 1t until 1t is dry
all the better. In ny case gather up
the withered leaves and stems and burn
them at once If you cannot get the green
herb use boiling water favored highly
with the essence of pennyroyal. Scald
floors, shelves, and corners with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29


Mr. and Mrs. George Gordon Crawford
are at home in their lovely new residence
in Hanover Circle.
Mrs. T. Boardman and her daugh-
ters, who spent the winter months in
Jacksonville, Fla, where Mr.. Boardman
is in business, have leased the Richard
Randolph cottage at Blount Springs for
the summer.
Mrs. George B. Mccormack and Miss
Katherine Mccormack plan to join the
Birmingham colony soon at Wrightsville
Beach.
Mrs H. S. Ryding is spending a short
time in New York city.
Mrs Margaret Dugas and Miss Grace
Dugas of Augusta, Ca, who have been
at Atlantic City the greater part of the
warm season, plan to leave Thursday
for Thousand Islands.
Mrs Charles Calhoun is planning a
trip to Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Gunster ex-
pect to leave the latter part of the week
for Atlantic City.
Mr.. Bradley j. Saunders spent the
weekend at Blount Springs.
Mrs j. IT, Drennen and her mother
Mrs. j. NJ Arnold. are enjoying lengthy
stay at Blount Springs.
Miss Edith Brown expects to go to
Wrightsville Beach during August.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Crane and chill
dren will leave today with party for
Biloxi, Miss, to spend 10 days.
Mrs. Ned r. McDavid. Jack McDavd
and Miss Mitylene McDavid will leave
Thursday for Wrightsville Beach to spend
several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Brown and their
son, Atwell Brown, have gone to At
lantic City to spend the remainder of the
summer.
| Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Ashford are still
| at their country place in north Alabama,
where swimming, fishing. boating, squir-
| rel hunting and motoring form delight
| full combination of pleasures.
Miss Geraldine Mccormick and Miss
Gertrude Mccormick are expected to re-
turn tomorrow from Rhea Springs, Tenn,
after an absence of several weeks.
| Miss jamie overman, whose photograph
appears on this page of The Age-Herald,
is the guest of Mrs. J. C. Gravlee. She
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
HELPING HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION nARLAND

your Corner how to clean and remove
grease spots from buckskin shoes?
III. A. X"
First cover the spots with a paste Of
French chalk, just moist enough to adj
here to the buekslSin. Let this dry. When
it is brushed off 1t should take the grease
with it. Then clean the shoes with gaso-
line, taking care to have no artificial light
In the room. Dry in the air, but in the
shade. The sun will warp the dampened
skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
MARKED BY
TRAGEDY IN Chiffon

Mountain Creek. July 2S-(Special)-A
shooting affray, which resulted in the
killing of Major Posey by Leauder Price,
occurred three miles south of this place
yesterday. Price surrendered to the au-
therities and stated that the affair oc-
CURED owing to domestic relations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
SAUNDERS-HOLLAND
WEDDING TO OCCUR

The following card has been issued:
Mrs. Ina Eulala Holland will give in
marriage her daughter Marie, to Mr..
Clifford Law Saunders on Tuesday aft
ernoon, August ~, at 2:30 o'clock, First
Baptist church. Birmingham, Ala. Your
presence is requested
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in the party the question settles itself
Such jolly talk as falls naturally into
place when youth is at its heyday. with
songs and story telling, should be enough.
Don't arrange a formal programme. Let
sky and sea and happiness suggest an or
der of entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Games for Beach Party

What could you suggest in the way OF
out door games for a beach party of 4
or so young folk, ranging in years about
20 to %? L should like games which every
one could take part in so as to make it in
teresting. I shall be thankful for any
thing you may suggest. BETH"
Unless bathing and swimming enter into
your schemes l hardly know what amuse.
mentS will be suitable for summer 1vaa hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Recipe for Tuna Salad

Can you or any of your readers tell me
where to get elocution pieces? If not, can
you tell me where l can buy them? / am
sending in a recipe that I may do some-
thing in return Tuna salad-One small
can tuna fish, one teaspoon of onion juice,
one-half cup of chopped walnuts, paprilSa.
two hard boiled eggs. Season to taste ana
mix we'll with mayonnaise. Serve on let
tuce leaves and garnish with lemon.
"R. H."
Inquire at book store. Thank you for
the recipe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Johns and other
son. Lewellyn Johns, returned Sunday
from New Orleans, Mobile and Point
Clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29

Mrs. M. F. Stephens and Mrs. ALI
Birch will sail Saturday for Europe, t.
be absent about six weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29

Mrs. Edward H. Cabaniss plans to
spend a part of the season at Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs She will leave in
q few DAYS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29
Bluff Park Hotel

On Shades Mountain. Special rates made
to families and parties. The coolest
summer resort in Alabama. Spend the
day parties a speciality.
PHONE MAIN 7219-M
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SOCIETY BRIEFS

are among those spending a few weeks
there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gordon Crawford
are at home in their lovely new residence
in Hanover Circle.
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FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
AAMBERTs, 2OI4 FIRST AVE.
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Observation-Disclosures TO IMMORTAL BELOVED
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29

Mrs. T. Boardman and her daugh-
ters, who spent the winter months in
Jacksonville, Fla, where Mr. Boardman
is in business, have leased the Richard
Randolph cottage at Blount Springs for
the summer.
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Grease Spots on Buckskin

VIII you please let me know through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-29

Mrs. George B. Mccormack and Miss
Katherine Mccormack plan to join the
Birmingham colony soon at Wrightsville
Beach.