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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Rose Potpourri

Gather the rose leaves after the dew
has dried and pack them in two inch oeep
layers in a jar, sprinkling each layer with
two tablespoons of dry salt. Add rose
leaves and salt from day to day until
the jar is full. Keep in dark, cool place.
A week after adding the last installment
to the jar turn the contents out on plat
ter, mix together with the hands, break
ing apart and loosenng the mass, stir in
the spices and oils named below and put
the potpourri in a clean jar, closed, to
ripen. In a fortnight 1t Will be ready to
use in a rose jar and in covered recep-
tacles will keep fragrant for years. The
spices and oils are as follows: One ounce
orris root; one-half ounce each rioiet
powder, rose powder. heliotrope powder;
one-half teaspoon each mace and cloves;
one-quarter teaspoon each mace and
cloves; one-quarter teaspoon cinnamon;
20 drops each oil eucalyptus and oil me-
lissne; 10 drops each bergamot and oil
chris; four drops oil roses: two drachms
alcohol-Request of S. E. o.
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,sag HOW'DNOU 'WRTED e.
Wa LOVE'LETTER p - zgglaD laaDg
THE DUKE TO THE DUO HESS OF MARLBOROUGH

who rode on the whrlwind of battle anu
controlled the storm of war, cherished the
household affections as tenderly as any
private English gentleman.
In 1852 Churchill was made baron
and in 1852 Lady Churchill, on the. mar
riage of the Princess Anne, was appointed
to the post OF lady of her royal highness'
bedchamDer.
The accession and coronation of James
II were followed by new honors FOR the
fortunate Marlborough, and he was raised
to the English peerage in May, 1854. But
he fell into disfavor with King William,
and in 1881, he dismissed him from all his
offices, and the duchess was also dis
missed, but only at the command OF queen
Mary. The death of Queen Mary COM
pletely changed the policy of MarlborouSh
and his party, and William restored him
to his rank, and the accession OF Anne
to the throne in 1902 seemed to complete
the prosperity of the Churchills.
On quitting England to undertake the
campaign of 1902, on May Is, he wrote to
the countess in the fond language of a
| devoted lover:
'It is impossible to express with what
a heavy heart | parted with you when
was by the waters side. I could have
given my life to come back, though knew
my own weakness so much that l burst,
| for l knew | should have exposed myself
| to the company. l did for great while.
with a perspective glass. look up on me
| cliffs. in hopes 1 might have had one sight
of you. If you will be sensible of what
I now feel. you will endeavor ever to be
sensible OF what / now feel, and will en-
deavor ever to be easy to me, and then
| shall be most happy; for 1t Is you only
| that can give me true content | pray
| God to make you and yours happy, and IL
l could contribute anything to 1t with the
utmost hazard of my life, should be glad
| to do it,.
So, after the battle of Blenheim, he
/ wrote as follows.
August IA. Before the battle was done
yesterday, write to my uearest snu
| let her know that l was WELL and that
God had blessed her majesty's arms with
with as great a victory as has ever been
known. | am so pleased with this action
that | can't end my letter without being
so vain as to tell my dearest soul that
within the memory of man there has been
no victory so great as this; and as | am
sure you love me entirely well you will be
infinitely pleased with what has been
done
While Marlborough extended the glory
of the British arms on the continent, and
baffled the efforts of the ablest conf
manders of France, his wife reigned at
court the queen of fashion, Finally. how
ever, through Jealousy, rivals worked the
Marlboroughs into disfavor with the
queen, and the duchess was dismissed
from her post of honor in January. iii,
and the duke being absent before his re-
turn George I and the wings were again
i'll power and the rest of their lives the
Marlboroughs enjoyed the confidence of
| the throne and the public. the duke dying
June 16, 1722, and the duchess in 1744.
Thursday-Michael Angelo to Vttoria
| Colonna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
NEWS OF THE DAY
IN SOCIAL WORLD
Birmingham People Now at
Wrightsville Beach
AT OTHER RESORTS
Pretty Party at East Lake-Park
Pretty Party at East Lake-Park
Concerts-Picnic at West Lake.
Items of Interest.
Personals

There are so many Birmingham peo-
pie at wrightsville Beach this summer
that excerpts from the letter of a
friend at the resort is of especial In
terest just now 1t reads:
Before | give you any news of Bir-
mingham folks, l must relate my yes
terdays experience. which was ex-
tremely exciting as well as fasei-
noting.
Professor Davenport connected with
the University of Georgia at Athens)
and wife got up a sailing party of 15
or 20, having on board delicious re-
freshments and when out about two
miles we had a breakdown of some
kind and were adrift for a long time,
when one of the men used his under
shirt tackled to pole for a flag of dis
tress, which was soon observed from
the hotel observatory by the captain
of the boats. He hurriedly came to our
rescue, and I was, oh, so sick from the
rocking boat while adrift. Our party
has ben the center of attraction this
morning, of course.
There are so many here from Bir-
mingham. Mrs. McDavid came yester-
day also did Mrs. E. NJ. Prince and
family. Mrs. Ed Warren, Mrs. w. r.
Gum, Mrs G. b. Mccormack and
I<athrine, and a score of others are
here, l think about as in all. We have
so many delightful card games.
Irene Embry will join me here on
the 16th.
The list l enclose are those who par
ticipated in game of auction last
Tuesday evening as the guests of Mrs
Harry Walstrom of this city: Mrs
John w. Sibley Mrs. G. B. Mccormack
Mrs. Ed Warren, Mrs. w. r. Gunn Mrs
George b. Kelly. Mrs, Lotties Austin
Patterson, Miss Edith Bowron, Miss
Ruth Haynes. Miss Alma Messer, Miss
Florence Coffin of Birmingham; Mrs
Frank M. Pearson, Mrs. (Dr.) Joseph
III. Hines, Mrs. DR.. Jernigan, Miss Tay-
lor of Atlanta; Mrs. J. Lee Long, Mrs
(Dr.) Andrews Miss Jones of Mont
somery Mrs. e. W. Pettus, Mrs.
George Pegram of Selma; Mrs A. Ill.
deVaughn of Augusta. Ga; Mrs Engene
Sykes of Aberdeen, Miss; Mrs c. C.
Jordan. Mrs E. W. Jordan of oxford.
Miss; Mrs. c. S. watkins of Selma;
Mrs. w. H. Davenport of Athens, Ga.
Refreshments We're served on the
veranda after the game. Mrs. W. r..
Gum won the prize, a bar pin.
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Recipe for Baking Powder

do you know good recipe for baking
powder2 My mother used to make 1t
OF cream of tartar, bicarbonate of soda
ana -four. l cannot find the proper pro-
portions to use. II you have such
recipe l should like TO have it.
GERTRUDE q. p.
Sift together three times two parts of
cream of tartar and one of bicarbonate
OF soda tbaklng soda). Then add and sift
In we'll a teaspoonful Of -four TO every six
tablespoonfuls of the mixture. Keep in a
nightly closed bottle or jar, and be care
fni in using the powder not to leave
the cork out for a minute after taking
out the quantity you need. The dampness
of the air absorbed by the flour will in
lure the baking powder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Caramel Cake

Sift together three cups of flour and
three teaspoons baking powder. Beat
yolks of four eggs until thick, stir into
one-half cup butter creamed with two
cups sugar, add one cup flour and the
stiffly beaten whites of the eggs alter
nately with the flour and baking powder.
Add one teaspoon vanilla frosting, one
cup chopped walnuts and bake in loaf
with caramel frosting or in layers with
caramel filling. Request of Mrs. f. Il. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Thre Three Castles in Bolivia

Bolivian society is composed of three
strata. Firstly, we have the "gente de-
conte,' or white people, who show no
trace of Indian blood, says the Christian
Era. This class is small, but necessarily
influential; indeed all the government of
the country is In their hands. Next come
the 'cholos' Those of mixed Spanish and
Indian blood: and. lastly, the pure In
dams, who former an immense submerged
class; superstitious, ignorant, down-trod-
den; yet splendid worlinen and one Of
the chief sources of national wealth. 1t
is estimated that of the 100000 people
who comprise the Bolivian nation only
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sbould Purchase Guide Book

II intend to visit washington, and as
my time there will be limited, | of course
desire to see as much of the city as pos
sible. Can you give me any suggestions
as to which are the most interesting
places to see? A SUBSCRIBER.
When you reach the city, buy guide
book of Washington from one of the
news stands in the station. You will
learn more of notable sights and routes
in half AN hours reading than l could
tell you in a column of printed matter.
These guide books are prepared with
care by competent persons, and are for
sale by newsdealers in every large city.
After one has made the round of sight
seeing. the booklets are interesting sou-
venirs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
FITCH-SCOTT
WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The following announcement, taken
from the Lexington Leader, is of interest
to a large number of Birmingham people:
"A wedding that will interest a large
number of people Of this city is that of
Mr.. Roy S. Fitch and Miss Il. Alice Scott.
which was solemnized Thursday after
noon August Z, at O'Clock at the home OF
the brides brother, Mr.. j. +. Scott, of 1854
West Short street by the Rev. j. NJ. Me-
lear, pastor of the Centenary Methodist
church. Mr.. Fitch is chaplain of the
Kentucky Houses of Reform, as well as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Remoying Stain From Ruv

II spilled a bottle of ink on an old rose
and dark green velvet rug. Will you
please tell me what will remove the stain?
Something that will not injure the rug.
WIZ sending it to the cleaners help?
"E r.
I know of nothing which will remove
the stain without injuring the body color
[ am afraid you will have to send 1t to
the dyer or the cleaner. Do not medde
with the rug IL 1t be worth saving. Had
you washed out the ink when 1t was fresh
with sweet skim milk you might have
remedled the mischief somewhat.
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manager of the Lexington Cooperative
Service company. He came here last Sep
tember from Birmingham, and has made
many friends. Miss Scott is originally
from Columbus. o., whence she came to
Lexington two years ago to reside with
her brother. She is a most charming
young woman and has many admirers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fitch will be at home after
Monday, August Il. at 500 North Broad
way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Silver Polishing Cloth

Sometime ago there appeared IN the
Corner directions for making cloth for
polishing silver Having lost the formula,
/ am troubling you by asking that you
VIII mail to me the copy OF the same. In
closed please find addressed and stamped
envelope. Mrs. J. b. +.
AS we have informed you by mall, we
are not allowed to send recipes by mail.
If this were not the case, we could not
forward that for which you call. We nave
no. a copy nor have we time to look it up.
You will be answered through the Letter
Box. Watch for the contribution from
the fellow worker who has kept the for
mula.
Remedy to Get Rid of Ants =.
sometime ago I noticed a remedy 70
get rid of ants. I do not remempel
tathar +his remedv meant black or rec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
How 10 Briphten Sheepslxin Cloth

Can some one tell me how to brighten
up a red sheepskln or pig skin table cover
which has turned black in patches?
j. c.. L."
Wiring out a bit of flannel in meats foot
(harness) oil and rug thoroughly until the
leather will absorb no more. Then polish
with chamois skin.
Do not use the cover for day after
treating it thus. The process will clean
and brighten it. l cannot guarantee that
II will remove stains.
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One thing bout folks
what lives in air castles, dey
amt never troubled wild
draughts. Naw'm.


hands went running in and out of the
pockets of Jacks garments with skill
that would have brought tears to the
eyes of even the most advanced of
Fagin's pupils. Besides, before you
came when I was trying to make room
for your clothes and give you plenty
of closet space, tried calm reason with
Jack and it did not work worth a
cent"
But Anne" protested Peggy.
Don't but Anne me, please. she In
terrupted I'm boss of this job
So
Peggy kept quiet, for she knew we'll
mouth in firm little line. like the one
she now assumed. that she meant
business
Personally. Peggy was very doubt
full of the method Anne was pursuing,
but then she didn't quite know all
about Anne.
True
The clothing was worn and much of
it was being kept, as 1t were, against
that mythical. blissful time known to
the masculine vocabulary as my
camping or fishing trip" and with such
conditions their womanlxind must per-
force be tolerant-but there is a limit
to all things
Leave him choice of head gear
any way" Peggy begged as Anne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Woodbury's Facial Soap
For sale by dealers everywhere
Write today for samples

Fsr 4e ave aviH send samph cake. For Zoe
samples Of Weodbnry's Facial Soap, Facial
Crsam and Facial Po7oder. For soc, copy
Of the Woodbnry Book and sampiss Of the
Woodbury. preparations. Wrifs today to The
Andrsqv Jsygens Co., DEPT. S07 Spring Grovs
dvssss, Cincinnati, Ohis.
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California Beer

sWill you kindly tell me how to make
California beer, and where TO get the
seed to start it? MRS. M. MCD.
We had that matter up in the Corner
some months ago and learned that the
ebeer seed" may be had in California.
Will our members in that wonderland give
us particulars?
l put the question into their hands
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ants. As we have noticed recently that
we have black ants and have two babies
in the house, l would like to know If you
or any kind reader will help us get rid
of these pests. MRS. w. b. d.
Mix cents worth of tartar emetie In an
equal amount of sugar. Make 1t quite
moist with water, put into small dishes,
and set on shelves where ants are trouble
some The ants disappear as mysteriously
as they came Keep 1t out of reach OF
children and pet animals as 1t Is pois-
onous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
How to Clean White Feather Wing

How to Clean White Feather Wing
KINDLY tell me Tor probably some read
er cam how l can clean a white feather
breast and wing used for hat trimming ?
MISS H.
Brush out the dust, sponge with pure
alcohol until the breast is wet Sift in all
the talcum powder the feathers will hold
and let 1t dry. Put away in a close box
for three days. Then brush out the pow
der and smooth the feathers. Be careful
not to break the fllaments in applying al
cchol and removing the talcum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
PERSONALS

MI. and Mrs. j. II. Grove are spending
the month of August in California. They
ara now registered at the Palace hotel,
in San Francisco. Later Mr. and Mrs.
Grove will visit Sacramento, Santa Bar
barn and Los Angeles. They will return
to Birmingham in September
Mrs. A. NJ. Ebrenz, formerly from Bir-
mingham, arrived from Pensacola yester-
day. She will leave next week for an
extended trip through the north and east.
Mrs. Lottie West has returned from a
months visit in the west.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Robertson have
returned from New York and Washing
ton.
Miss Fannie Dunn has returned from
North Carolina where she was the guest
cf Miss Marjorie Weatherly at the Wealth
erly summer home ut Black Mountain
Mrs. Joseph B. Poole will entertain at
Ter home in Norwood this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Crane and family
have returned from Biloxi, where they
spent 10 days.
Miss Mary Douglas has returned to the
city and is with her mother Mrs. A. M.
Douglas, No. 1924 Twentieth street.
Mrs. Francis Deveren is the guest for
10 days of Mrs. A. NJ. Douglas at 124
Twentieth street, south. Miss Deverell
is principal of the American School of
Music in Paris. Miss Douglas will spend
the winter at this famous school, where
she was a pupil last year.
y x,,tIr Iaff
morning for Asheville. They will make
the trip in their automobile.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Order of Kings Daughters and
Copo will ,,aaat tbie aftorpoon at 40
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tossed hats and caps alike in big
heap on the floor. sThey take up so
little room they might be spared the
general holocaust"
Very WELL" was the reply. "though
what in the name of goodness he
wants with them I don't know"
How are you going to get rid of
this plunder Anne?s asked Peggy
Make a bonfire, or send 1t to the Saliva
ton Army?e
Il never thought of that" she replied
What would you suggest?"
Up to the present time Peggy had
put herself only In the position of
critic. and she didn't want to be mixed
up in the trouble she foresaw lurking
around the corner, when Jack discov-
cred the rummage his wife had made
into his cherished possessions.
Il don't KNOW" said Peggy, non-com-
mittally. Sell them I suppose"
But we'd get so little for them.', the
other remarked. And what on earth
would we do with the money? 1t
wouldn't belong to us any way, you
,, know"
| Peggy smiled at the rather late distinc-
ton Anne was making between thine
and mine and ours -"
Certainly not" Peggy agreed. hut suit
yourself. Remember I'm only an innocent
bystander in the matter"
About o'clock the next evening when
everybody was dressing for dinner, the
two girls heard howl comng from
Jacks room and each polxed her head cur
of her door and wirStd ut IN other. Int
SAID icter a word alb Iut tLe nefarinus
scheme that had been pa~pati;.tp,l
Who in thunder has been in my clos
| etY ne yelled, arriving at the threshrld
of his room after emerging from his
closet. There's been a thief in here an
! / bet YOU it's that cross eyed chauffeur
Just wait until set my eyes on him."
Anne and Peggy kept as quiet as two
little country EIice.
| I'm swear," ne started again.
| "Please don't, Jack said Anne, eenrlg
nobly to the rescue. "It was this way
No thief has been here. 1t was only
Peggy and myself, clearing out a. lot OF
old clothes that YOU doLt reed, so as TO
make room for you and us to have some
place to keep our useful new things.
Don't ycu see?"
| Peggy was speechless at this shameless
dragging in of her name into Jacks and
Annes private affairs, but Anne was Ivy
now fairly launched on her difficult task
of explanation and SO Peggy didn't cor
rect her.
] II suppose you packed my things away
that you regarded as useless and stored
the trunk in the barn." Jack growled.
weller, er-not exactly" she replied.
I thought it best to er-er- get rid Of
them altogether. There was nothing that
not really important in the collection, and
besides I haven't liked single suit of
| clothes you've had for the last two years"
"Wel. upon my wordi' he said stupe-
fed May ! ask what disposition you
made of them?"
/ "We-er- err we sold them' Anno
ltremblingly announced. IAN old clothes
man came by Ctruth was, Anne had sent
for hin). and he gave me 81 for the entire
outlay and Peggy and | thought II you
didn't have any special use for the money
we'd buy a grand opera record for the
Victrola. We are just wild for caruso's
latestv'
well, at least | should like to have a
say so in the matter of what record we
will choose" he sneered, and then Anne
had the grace to begin an apology, which.
incident was only half received by the
/ wronged man. &4AaFs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
PICNIC AT
WEST LAKE

Mrs. j. T. Miller ehaperoned a party of
young people on a picnic at West Lake
Friday. Boating and bathing was enjoyed
in the afternoon. Those in the party were
Misses Essie Lacey, Mary McGehee, Mae
Lacey Lula Lacey, Eula Daniel, Pauline
Murrah, Fannie Lacey, Lucille Murrah,
Daniel, Kate Murrah of Columbus, Ga,
and Mildred Miller; Messrs. Joe Parson,
Harry Daniel and James Miller, Jr., and
Mrs J. r. Miller
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Anne's cheeks were pink with ex-
citement.
Peggy was spending a month with
her, and the two girls were having the
time of their lives.
1t was Peggy's second visit to Anne
in the five years since Anne and Jack
had been married, and as they'd been
"chums for years. they Were, perfectly
delighted to be together again.
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Later Anne said; =;

Wasn't he a dear, Peggy?''
81 should say he was" Peggy replied.
"Just suppose anybody had gone In and
fansacked your clothes chest, and had the
nerve to sell your things? Why. Jack
couldn't have lived on the place with you
A dear? | think he's an angel without
wings do"
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Seaboard Names Low Balti-
more Rate

s24.s5 round trip, on sale August %.
23. "a. Through electric lighted steel
trains; excellent dining ear servica.
Ticket office woodward -hujldiDg.
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But are you sure Jack won't miss
them?" Peggy was questioning as
Anne's cheeks flushed a prettier pink,
as she doubtfully surveyed the nonde-
script pile of masculine clothing that
adorned the couch in Jacks room.
Hell never know they are gone, |
tell you, Peggy" Anne replied as her
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about 100000 can read and write. The
great mass of these literate people be-
long to the gentle decente,' while the
'.cholo' and Indian CLASSES are almost
totally submerged in ignorance.
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by MARION HARLAND

| fresh. One ancient and dishonorable egg
will ruin 100.
And pack them with the small ends
down.
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The Order of Kings Daughters AM
Sons will meet this afternoon at 2:5
o'clock. A large attendance is desired.
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'Mrs Hubby Sells "Hubby's" Clothes
By DOLLY pALRYMPLR

IS cheeks were pink with ex.
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How to prevent them

Woodbury's Facial Soap costs 2sc cake
No mother hestates the price after her first cake
Begin now to get its benefits. Get cake
today and try the treatment described above. See
how delightfully."- sweet, smooth and soft it leaves
your baby's skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12

Dr. A. b. Harris and family left Sunday
morning for Asheville. They will make
the trip in their automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-01

dence are visiting MT. and Mrs. l.. l.. Park of Main street.
 Mrs. John Fish of New York is Vis- iting Noank relatives.
 Mrs. Hattie Daboll and Miss Mar garet Joyce have been visiting in New London and Groton.
 Miss Helen Rathbun has returned from a visit with friends in Provi- dence
 Mrs. J. J. Smith of Groton Long Point has returned from visit in New York.
 Mrs. M s. Tryon of Elm street. who has been very i'll, is able to be about the house.
 Mrs. Addie Rathbun of Front street is the guest of MT. and Mrs Erastus Rogers of Spring Hill.
 Miss Eleanor Lamb was the guest Tuesday of Miss Irene Stahler of New London.
 Robert Carpenter of Elm street a surgical patient in a New York nos pital, Is reported as doing well.
 G. k. Andrews and Mir. and Mrs. Walton Potter have been visiting CAS@ ter Groton relatives.
 Miss Ella Loomis of South Coventry has been visiting friends at Groton Long Point.
 Mir and Mrs. William Noble of Mont vile have been visiting for a time at the Point.
 Miss Ella Porter has returned to New London after visit with Noank relatives.