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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Nv Mothers DEVILS Food Cake

one-half cup butter, one cup sugar. the
two thoroughly creamed together; three
eggs, separate them, beat yolks we'll and
add to creamed butter and sugar; one cup
running over of sour milk; two and one
half cups flour, level teaspoon soda, even
teaspoon cream of tartar, one teaspoon
baking powder. two-thirds cup chocolate,
flavor with vanilla The well beaten
whites should be folded in the last thing
Kindness of e. K.
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- HOWDNOUeWRI g
We LOvE'LETTER ?asgMA
HOW RICHARD WAGNER WROTE TO MINNA

Richard Wagner, who wrote the great
est of musical love dramas by singular
coincidence seems TO have been very un-
fortunate in love himself Born in I1eip-
zig in 1878, while living In Dresden in 1926
when he was only IS years of age, he fell
in love, he Gays in his own story of his
life, with Amalie Iloffmann. This was foi-
lowed by many other little brushes of
the heart before he met Wilhelmine
Plauer, and married her in Konigsberg on
November "a. 1886. This was an imprudent
marriage, and affected Wagner's life most
seriously for almost 25 years.
Minna, as he delighted to call her. was
an actress. Richard Pohl says of her.
"She was a faithsul. self sacrificing wife
who bore with Wagner long and devotedly
all cares and privations, in Paris, even
to bitterest poverty But she was a pro-
sale, domestic woman, who never under
stood her husband. and who might have
been an impediment to his far reaching
ideas, his high flying plans, if Richard
Wagner could have been impeded in his
course by anything. The natural thing
was that they separated-many years
later 1t is true. Twenty-Five years these
two i'll mated persons lived together and
sought to get along with each other.
But it is said that Wagner always held
the memory of his first wife in great reA
spect. and that he wae no doubt devoted
to her is shown in his letters.
The following letter was written to Min
ma on July 2s, 1a42. when Wagner had
reached Dresden and was busily preparing
for the production of his opera, ''Rienzi" T"
He had rented a house and was disap-
pointed at her tard.ness in arriving:
BEST Wife Of Mine:
81 was just busted with my moving In
yesterday when l received your letter in
the new apartments. 1t makes me very
sad to think you mean to leave me still
alone so long! Dear Minna. We absolutely
ought not TO be parted for long; that
feel afresh once more, both deeply and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
GOING TO DENVER

Jackson, Miss, July 11.-(Special.) 1.-THE
Knights Templar are getting ready to go
to Denver to attend their thirty-second
triennial conclave. and want TO go 100
strong. A circular letter has been issued
by Templars of jackson and directed to
members over the state urging as many
as possible to take the trip, leaving Jack
son Saturday, August 8, and arriving in
Denver on the morning of the 18th.
1t Is stated that in the event as many as
rs agree to go to Denver a special train
will be secured and they will travel in
style.
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sincerely. What you are to me whole
capital of 10000 Inhabitants cannot replace.
If I've no business on hand I fret the
more for being alol,e; but when l have
been firing myself out the whole day
long, and evening comes to find you not
indoors. take a violent dislike to all the
home comforts SO grateful to me other
wise, and what find outside the house.
indeed, is not in the position to compeii-
safe me for single minute.
Come soon; Monday. Monday All,
if only it were Monday now
You darling south wind. blow still more
For, my dear Minna, my heart is sore!
Hearty greetings, Adieu my good wife.
THY RICHARD"
He ended another letter shortly after
ward in this playful way:
BE content with this morse today, TT
tie wife of my heart! You shall shortly
have news from me again: were l to keep
waiting until l had plenty of time. II
would come off very seldoml My good
child, entertain yourself well, build w
your health. and stay fond of me. Adieu,
my dear, good cnick
THY RICHARD
A letter full of sentiment Wagner wrote
to his wife from Berlin on September 2c
1S47 1t is only a fair sample of scores
in a similar yein:
"A thousand thanks, my good wife, fol
your. kind letter which has given me q
veritable hearts delight such as / cannot
possibly express, You will hardly believe
how good, now lovable, you show yourseli
in this simple letter! See now, it's quite
splendid for us to be calling each Other
old Minna and old Richard. What is
a young passion Eeside so old love,
Passion is only beautiful when it ends n
a love such as tnis-in and for itself it's q
suffering; but love like ours is pure en-
jcyment. Ever and always.
THY FAITHFUL RICHARD"
Wagner parted with Minna in 1861 and
she died four years later. and in 1870 he
was united to LISTS daughter, Cosima
who had previously been the wife of Nor
Bulow. The great German composer died
on February 10, 1888, and his faithful sec.
ond wife still survives him.
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Answering Some Appeals

"As l am always watching for new
things to make for our Sunday school pic
MICS and sales, which the Ladies' Aid gives
in the fall, must ask for favors fire.
quently. While it seems that | ask favors
and offer nothing in return to the Corner,
that is due to the fact Hhat / know of
so many poor and deserving people, and
feel | should give to them instead of to
strangers; so l am sorry, but | have
nothing left Now ! wish the addresses
of those whose appeals l have clipped
from the Corner. I inclose self adj
dressed and stamped envelope for re-
ply. Thank you In advance for them.
EMIL G." .
The addresses have gone to you by mail
hope you will comprehend that we ap-
preciate your desire to serve us, also
that you do this by tending "other sheep"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
A HOUSE PARTY
AT "LINGERLONGER"

A party composed of Birmingham ana
Montgomery families left yesterday aft
ernoon for Cook Springs to spend month.
They have rented a cottage which is TO
be called 'Lingerlonger." Mr. and Mrs
George Hughes, Miss Lille Hughes, Miss
Eleanor Hughes and Miss Cornella
Hughes, Dr. and Mrs. H. N. McTyeire and
their two children, Alice McTyeire and
Billy McTyeire; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Platt
Boyd and their son, Robert Boyd, Jr., OF
Montgomery, compose the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Divinity Candy

Two cups sugar, one-half cup corn
syrup, one-half cup water, whites OF two
eggs. Vanilla flavor preferred. One cup
nuts can be added; chocolate can be
cooked with the syrup If wished. Cook
sugar. syrup and water until 1t threads;
beat whites of eggs to a stiff froth, then
pour the candy over these, a little at a
time, beating all the while. When nearly
ready to harden stir In the nuts quickly
and turn out into buttered dish; cut into
squares when cool If not cooked quite
enough, mold with the hands a small
square of the candy into any shape de-
sired, drop in melted chocolate. and you
will find this nice for change.-Kindness
of e. X.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
MR.. AND MRS. QUINN
GIVES A DUTCH SUPPER

Tn compliment to Mrs. A. Carr Hopper
of Oklahoma City, Mr.. and Mrs. ". A.
Quinn were hosts last night at a Dutch
supper. Dutch figures were used for
place cards and the decorations were pink
carnations These flowers centered the
table and were also festooned on the
chandelier
The guests were Mrs. Hopper, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Denegre, Mr. and Mrs
Charles Simmons, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wood, Mr. and Mrs. j. III. Doughty, DR.
Robert Nelson, and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sibley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Brought Relief and Hanniness

Il wish to thank you for your great
kindness in securing the wheel chair for
my wife and also truss for myself. Both
articles have brought relief and happiness
TO us. God bless the Corner for its kind
ness toward usl r. A. c."
The greater pleasure is ours in knowing
that our donations are relief and happi-
ness to you in your day of need We
thank you for the assurance and seek no
other reward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
LONG DROUTH is
FELT IN CHATTOOGA

Lyerly, Ca. July n.-(Special)-
long drouth is being madly felt here. the
water supply having been cut short by
the wells drying UP. Cattle are falling
eff as result of the pastures having
dried UP and the gardens have long since
been ruined. Crops are also being serious
Iy damaged, and unless there is rain with
IN few days cotton win suffer greatly.
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heartiest thanks. Now I want to express
my best thanks to the Corner, and wish
it success. 1t always brings sunshine into
needy homes and lives. MRS. M. r."
Mrs. NJ. r. awakens a thrill of pleas
ure In our hearts by relating her good for
tune and sense of obligation to the Cor
ner. 1t is rare luck TO get a sewing ma
chine. We congratulate both parties to
the transaction upon the happy result of
the transfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
HORTON APPOINTED
TAX COMMISSIONER

Russellville, July -(Special.)-H
Fl. Horton. for whom a petition was
circulated and signed by all the men,
bers of the bar of Franklin county, has
been appointed tax commissioner for
Franklin county, to succeed Capt. w. H.
Norris, deceased. Mr.. Horton has re-
ceived his commission and is now doing
the duties which fall upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12

Mrs. William Tilt of New York Is one
of the most feted of Atlanta visitors just
now. The Journal carried mention yes
terday of a tea given in the afternoon at
the Piedmont Driving club for Mrs. Tilt,
given by Mrs. Charles Remson. Mrs. Tilt
Is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Lawson Peel.
Mr.. and Mrs. William IT. Kiser gave a
dinner at the Capital City club last even
ing for Mrs. Tilt. The party included
Mrs. Tilt, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Howell.
MIR. and Mrs. Robert f. Maddox, Mr.. and
Mrs James L. Dicley, MIR. and Mrs. Cor
don Kiser, Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Brandon,
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Grant, Mr. and
Mrs James D. Robinson and Mr.. James
II. NnnnallV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Likes Her Sewing Machine

'I received your letter with the address
of the woman who had a sewing machine
to give away l called there and Mrs. M.
said it did not run well any more. But
after | got 1t home and gave it a good
cleaning and oiling with kerosene / made
it like new 1t runs lightly and sews
splendidly, 1t is such a help to me! l
wrote to the woman and sent her my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
McCombs Recovering Rapidly

Paris. July 11.-So satisfactory Is the
progress of William r. McCombs. demo-
cratic chairman of the national commit
tee, that his convalescence from his op-
Grafton for appendicitis that his doctors
believe he will be able to leave the hos
pital at comparatively early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12

aybe-but TO do this her clothes lose
grace, simplicity ana purity of line.
1.-THE women of this and last season,
the Partisan artist plainly said, "were
prisoners in absurdly narrow skirts"
They've even forgotten how TO walk,
because II has been SO many moons since
it was possible for them to walk in conl-
fort" he adds.
Just here the story of the little girl who
complained because "her skirt band was
too tight" comes TO mind.
You can't expecE to be comfortable and
stylish at the same time" reminded her
small sister, who had observed thing
or two in her short life.
Perhaps
Monsieur Worth differs from this ex-
pressed opinion f,r seemingly he thinks
that every one who aspires to be smart
must be comfortable at the same time.
1.-The Turkish lady sitting in her luxuri-
Gus harem may be an admirable sight :
he comedies, but she undoubtedly lacks
dignity. All freekish fashions must neces-
sarily be lacking in this desirable attri-
butte of clothes"
Perhaps yol recall certain gowns in the
family attie tina. belonged TO a genera
tion that possessed dignity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Kappa Sigmas to Meet

Denver. July 1.-THE University of
California at Berkeley was selected for
the next national convention of the
Kappa Sigma Sorority in 1915, 1t hav-
ing been decided to hold biennial an
stead OF annual conventions,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ellis, all of New
Orleans, were unexpectedly all guests at
the same time. All of the party were in
New York on their wedding trips. Mr..
and Mrs. Ellis will be absent until later in
the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
ny MARION HARLAND

circulating library. We will exert our
selves to hunt up for DOWN the scattered
volumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Jean Worth Has q Word to Say
About "T1le Dignity of Clothes"
By DOLLY DALRYMPLK

Had you ever thought whether clothes
had any dignity, either one way or the
other?
No
l don't suppose you have.
haven't
And
Yet it's a right serious proposition when
you come to think of it.
During his recent visit to this country,
NJ Jean Worth, the famous French con-
fourier. bewailed the remarkable decrease
in dignity in clothes"
The modern walnan who in her striving
after the latest novelty in dress or head
gear makes of herself mirror of fashion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12

Try bringing them into the light and see
If you think The fashions of-well. sav 10
of 20 years ago-iustify a .,clothes artist.
in claiming that styles aren't what they
used to be-.
Thank heaven for that!
We are glad that fun skirts" and
aoyerskirts" and "polanaisesg are gonel
That
"Leg-o-mutton" sleeves have departed,
and with them the hideosties known as
'basques."
We can even rejoice for the present day
levity in clothes. # for no other reason
than that clothes-women's clothes-are
more comfortable than they have ever
been before.
Monsieur Worth says there is a deep
meaning in the lack of dignity of tie
present day gown.
He does not believe that fashions are a
mere passing caprice.
On the contrary
He is convinced that there is profound
reason for fashions, that really reflect The
spirit of the times
| To his versatile mind it is not by acei-
dent at all that fashions happen to De
crazy"
Inc lhle7, ne ueeldIeS, nave sone
crazy
Perforce-
Clothes reflect the restlessness, the lack
OF Iepose, which claracterizes eur day
1t is his opinion that we are always run
ming after something new.
We never know what 1t is to keep
quiet"
hence our cloths.
On the other hand
walk along Second avenue or Nine-
teerth street these bright summer after
Moons almost converts us TO the statement
that the "clothes of yeserday" had dig
nifty which ours lack.
l have in mind a half dozen dear old
ladies In black dresses of vintage" far
removed from this calendar year, and to
see any one of these. as she makes her
placid way IN full skirt and a bodice vita
bouffant sleeves, is to appreciate the pic
turesqueness of the old time visiting
gown.
The question suggests itself
rs ii the gown or the wearer of TIE
gown-a lady Of the old school-that in I
vests the garment with dignity that sets
1t far apart from this frivolous narroE-
skirted generation
Perhaps the reason I grew thoughtful
was that Id just finished reading Miss
Ellen Glasgow's Virginia"
Such an "old world" setting: such gem
tleness, such dignity, such grace. from
dear little Mrs. Pendleton. the rectors
wife. with her simple black gown and
finely darnsd net ruffles in her sleeves. to
lovely Virginia herself in simple white
organdie and blue ribbons.
ASK her to put blue bows ON her
flounces and a red rose In her hair" says
Oliver Treadwell TO his cousin, Susan.
who is taking Virginia his message abott
the party at Abby Goodies.
And even after they have wrought their
havoc with the once beautiful belle, when
we see her IN middle llfe-46, to be exact :
with her three grown up children about
Eer. there IS still that wonderful dignity,
not only of carriage and demeanor, but
about her clothes and old fashioned as
she, looks when she goes to New York
when divers play has failed, the people
on the ferry" and along the streets stop
and look at her, end admire the dignifed.
beautiful lady-lilxe face and figure-even
in an old plated black skirt and blue waist
and her black hat trimmed with a simple
bunch of daisies.
So
After all, We stop and reflect II II is .hn
clothes themselves that make for dignity
or the wearcr who. gives them that much
coveted attribute.
We wonderl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
4 RE NJ EDiAEs -
|ISTO!GEN
ANriSrprIc< A
- ANTS e PTlGs

1t goes further than
others by uni6ng with Per-
oxide of Hydrogen the val
liable properties of Thy
mol. Menthol and Euca-
lyptol: thus acting with
equal effectiveness as a
cleansing and healing
agent.
Ask your druggist for
LISTOCEN. You will
delight in the purifying. re-
freshing sensation that it
gives. 25c. SOC and 81 /.
bottle at
Eugene Jacobs Drug
Store
1eo4 Second Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
In the household a relia-

In the household a relia-
bic anhseptic is a daily
essential. Little hurts or
insect bites. a trivial sore
throat. skin erupions and
minor ills are quickly re-
ilieved by its prompt use.
In selecting an antiseptic
look for dual efficiency: the
power to heal as we'll as
disinfect. The best for
this purpose is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
lDOLrYsMArrTY.S'| 1
IPHILOS

Ole Miss, dar's sum VIM
men folks dat's so conceited
dat when er man thanks 'em
fer passin' de butter dey
think he's in luv wild 'em.
Yassum!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-11
tn her son and daughter in Houston,

with her son and daughter in Houston,
Texas.
Miss Eva Stone and Miss Marian
Blake of FL Reno. Okla, who are on
State university. will stop in Topeka a
few days to visit Miss Lillian Brain
and Miss Minerva Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. McEntire will re-
turn Saturday from a trip to Stratton
Park. Col.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Van Petten have
returned from a trip to Colorado.
Miss Ethel Parfitt of Cleburne, Tex,
is visiting Miss Josephine Doran few
days. Miss Parfitt is student in the
University of Texas, and will return
soon to resume her studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Smith and their
family are moving to their new home
in Huntoon and Western avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Van Petten will
return Saturday from months trip
to Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Holmes and their
daughter are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
0. w. Devine of POI Topeka avenue.
Miss Mary Agnes Lapp. Miss Miriam
ring, Miss Ada Dykes and Miss Vera
Croft went to Kansas City to attend
the Glenn-Poole wedding Tuesday.
Mrs. Marco Morrow will return from
Colorado the last of the week.
Mrs. H. w. Charles left Wednesday
for Washington. Kan, called by the
illness of her father, Mr.. E. G. Harvey.
Mr. Ed Moore of Wakeeney is the
guest of his uncle and aunt, Judge and
Mrs. Lee Monroe. Mr. Moore will be a
student in Washburn college this year.
Mrs &. A. Thompson gave a lunch
con Wednesday for Mrs. E. A. Ekblad,
who left today for Minneap polls MINI.
The guests were: Mrs. Ekblad, Mrs.
Fred Isaacson, Mrs. c. A. Carlson, Mrs
c. E. Malnberg. Mrs. C. A. Longren,
Mrs. Anton Tead. Mrs. Herbert Young
bloom, Mrs. Luther Nelson of Omaha,
Mrs. Frank Ekblad, Mrs. J. P. Blink
and Mrs G. Anderson. Luncheon was
served at two o'clock, and Miss Hilda
Malnberg and Miss Anna Carlson as
sisted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-11
The Mills DRY CG91OS O.

2:3C O'Clock at the brides home in Den
Yer, Col. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. Mr.. Allen Gamer. of
the First Congregational church, of
Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hindman will go for a
honeymoon trip to Montreal and New
York, and will be at home to their
friends in Topeka after November s.
They have taken apartments in the
Fairfax, Eighth and Topeka avenue
MI H1ndman is a member of the
Hindman Grocery company, and be-
longs to a well known family who have
been in business in Topeka a good
many years.
The ''Keramic Studio a magazine
for the potter and decorator. publish
ed in Syracuse, N. Y, and one of the
largest magazines of its kind, contains
as an editorial for its September issue
an article about the Ceramic Art club
of Topeka. 1t gives an outline of the
aim and organization of the club, and
brief resume of it's history. 1t also
gives the rules of the club, and two
pictures of the work shown at the
annual exhibit given by the club in the
spring The outline of the club work
was written by Mrs. E. Blinn, of To-
peka. 1t says, in part: Our club has
completed a most harmonious IA years
of existence. Our aim has been, first
and foremost education, rather than
financial, and we are all agreed that
therein lies our chief reason for ex-
listing SO long and harmoniously as we
have We have never known what it
means to strive for office but we go
to the meeting with the idea of bestow-
ing the offices upon those who will be
induced to accept Instead of selling
articles at our exhibit. we invite our
friends to enjoy the display with us.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-11
PRINCE IN new YORK.
Ruler of Monaco Is Going West to
Hunt Bears.

New York, Sept. 11.-Prince Albert
of Monaco. the tiny principal1ty sur
rounding the famous gambling resort
of Monte Carlo. arrived in New York
bay today on his yacht, the Hirondelle,
for a visit to the United States. 1t has
been reported that he will go to Wyom-
ing for a bear hunt and inspect west
ern oil fields in which he is said to
have invested more than $1,000, 600. The
prince is travelling incognito, as was
the case of his last trip here in April,
1912.
Prince Albert, who is an intimate
friend of Emperor William of Ger
many. is So years old. In 1884 his
fathers yacht was wrecked off the
coast of Sweden, all the crew perish
ing except the hereditary Prince AL
bert. He has been twice divorced, his
first wife having been Lady Mary
Douglas Hamilton. and his second the
daughter of Michael Heine, a st. Louis
banker.
On his way over Prince Albert has
been pursuing his hobby of making
oceanographic Investigations in the
North Atlantic. His yacht is equipped
with one of the finest sets of apparatus
that money can buy for such work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-11
BROWN IS APPOINTED
New Secretary of Shawnee B. and L.
to Succeed w. III. Eastman.

Thomas B. Brown has been appoint
ed secretary of the Shawnee Building
and Loan association. succeeding WIN
H Eastman, who resigned month
ago Mr.. Brown, who has been fore
man of the composing room at the
state printing plant for 81 years has
held the office of vice president of the
company for the past five years. Since
1911 he has acted as president most or
the time in the absence of NJ. Snatt1n-
ger, president.
Mr. Brown has been one of the
board of directors for the association
for the past Is years He has been in
the printing business for 35 years,
making the first copy of the Ottawa
Republican when that paper started.
His new position will take effect at
once. Harry F. Guthrie, assistant
cashier of the Central National bank:
was elected to the vice presidency or
the association to succeed Mr.. Brown