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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
MISSION EXHIBITS SHOW
CURIOUS SPECIMENS OF
WORK GROIN THE ORIENT
How the Corean Woman Washes ClothesCostume of the
Corean Bride-Interesting Relics From Japan and
China-Features From Brazil and Mexico
by JACK BETHEA

The Corean woman as a ho1sekeeper
has no sinecure in spite Of the fact
that there are no red plush bottomed
mahogony chairs in the parlor to dust
and keep clean, but probably her great
est dread is to have wash day roll
around. Consequently she puts 1t OIL
as long as it is possible although the
men are somewhat exacting in the mat
ter of having clean cloak in which
To appear in the market place.
on every wash day in corea every
stitch in the clothing of the entire
family is ripped out before the wear
ing apparel is put in the tub although
The coreans have no tubs for washing
purposes but use rocks.
After ripping all stitches out of the
clothing they are soaked wen. Then
they are taken out and pounded on
rocks until perfectly white. The next
step in the laborious process Is to wrap
them around wooden roller similar TO
dhe American rolling pin. Two women
get on one side and two on the other
and pound alternately with fiat sticks
lntil the clothes are smooth. The Co
reans have no sad irons but they DO
beautiful laundering, according to MISS
1lva Hardie, who has spent the great
Aer part>of her life in that field. Miss
1Iardie's father and mother are mis-
tionaries in Corea, going there when
Miss Hardle was only few months of
age She has been in America for the
past several years preparing to take up
the work of her parents and viii be
consecrated by Bishop Lambuth tomor-
row night.
Exhibits Visited by Hundreds
The missionary exhibit of the Wom-
ans Missionary council in the Sunday
school room of the First Methodist
church is visited by hundreds of peo-
lple daily and many interesting things
are shown them. There is a steward
with each exhibit who explains and
gives local color to the curious
Not only are there interesting ex-
E11ibits from the foreign fields but the
activities of the council in the United
states are shown Views are given of
sfhe different homes, the settlement
work, the Wesley houses and other
institutions maintained by the coun-
ell. These are also explained 1ully 10
fhe curious visitor.
The Corean room is one of the most
interesting of the whole exhibit. There
are numerous curios in the room and
stories of the queer customs that ac-
company them are told daily. The Co
reans are very superstitious and over
the gate of every home and over the
gates of the walled towns hideous i'm
ages are erected to ward off evil spir-
its. One of the images is in the collec-
ton 1t was also stated that at cer-
tain age every Corean gentleman
whether he needed them or not, put
on glasses in order TO acquire an All
of wisdom and a pair were donned by
Miss Hardie to prove that they gave
the necessary air.
The costume of a Corean bride is ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
SUPREME COURT HAS
BIG CHICKEN CASE

Washington, April 12.-Somebody in
White Salmon. Ore, has a neighbor;
the neighbor has chickens: the chickens
stray into somebody's front yard some-
body is annoyed and the chickens are
in peril; therefore, will the supreme
court please rule on it?
- please send me a copy of the deci-
sion which holds that chicken is q
wild bird while in neighbor's yard
and can be hunted as SUCH" was the re-
quest that august tribunal received to-
day.
The supreme court has determined
many perplexing questions but never
this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

With the appointment Of a new ambas-
sador to Mexico is linked closely the
question of recognizing the Huerta gov
eminent President Wilson has indicated
that pending a more definite and stable
appearance of affairs in Mexico. recogni-
ton would be withheld. The United
States is awaiting the outcome of the
contemplated elections, and 1t is unlikely
that recognition will be extended before
new President is elected. As formnl
recognition is likely 10 be a matter Of
months, 1t is reported that the President
Is not turning his attention at present 10
the appointment of a new ambassador
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
NEW AMBASSADOR TO
MEXICO NOT YET CHOSEN

Washington. April 12.-President Wilson
has not yet chosen an ambassador to
publican appointee, who submitted his
resignation along with other diplomats
March 4.
George W. Guthrie former mayor of
Pittsburg. and democratic state chairman
of Pennsylvania, who had been tenta-
lively decided upon, is disinelined to take
the post, though no formal offer of It
was made to him. Mr.. Guthrie is likely,
however. to- be made ambassador to
European court, possibly Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
"Hcaling the cataract of the eye
without OperatiOn

I'm the sphere of medical science is
made continually important progress. For
all those affected with cataract would be
very weighty the notice that henceforth
in the most cases of beginning cataract
1t is no more necessary to crush the cat
aract. but it can be brought to a good
issue and heal without operation only by
means of appropriate modern cures.
THE Professor Peschel in Frankfort on
the Main, in Germany, has elaborated one
special method, using the electricity, and
attans the end. to stop the progress of the
cataract and to heal the trouble of the
crystalline lens. ADV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Fatal Disease Among Horses

Courtland, April 12-(special.) "A
disease that has been diagnosed as in,
fluenza has been very fatal to the
horses and mules of Lawrence county.
The malady is supposed to have been
brought here by shipment of western
horses. Many horses and mules have
died in the Moulton neighborhood and
now the disease is prevalent in the
Courtland community. Five or six horses
and mules have died here within the
past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

! hibited-both Christian aHd non-Glris-
tian. The Christian brides dress in
brilliant colors while the Christians
are permitted to don only the quieter
shades. The rings of Coreans are al
most as large as the rings now so the
rage. Two wedding rings are always
used. The ones on view were made of
semi transparent material and were as
large as silver dollar.
Shoes of the People
Among other curious things in the
Corean room were the shoes OF the peo-
pie. One pair was shown that had two
wooden boards about three inches
square. These were in the middle, the
sole of the shoe never touching the
ground. The Coreans have no chairs,
using mats prayer mat of the Mo-
hammedan was also shown. Various
types of hats Were on view. as well as
chopsticks pictures of the schools, saws
and work of the students in the schools.
There is Japanese pillow in the ex-
hibit and much wonder was expressed
that anyone could sleep on it. 1t diff
fers radically from the western idea
of what pillow is. 1t is triangular
block of wood and instead of running
to an apex is followed out and a cush-
ion similar to that used in saddles is
placed on the wood. The Japanese put
this under the neck instead of the head
There is also ancestral tablet"
This is a block of wood about a foot
long and an inch thick, with a small
base. 1t is supposed to represent three
generations, the great grandfather, the
grandfather and the son, This is much
revered by the Chinese and daily Of
ferings are made to it. In the side of
the tablet about midway is a small
hole about the size of lead pencil. The
Chinese believe that it is through this
that the spirit enters.
Large Exhibit From Mexico
Another large exhibit is from Mexico
and Miss Nellie 0. Bierne of Durango,
who is a teacher in the mission school
there, explained the exhibits yesterday
morning. The most striking curio is
the feather work done by the Mexicans.
A coat of arms of the nation, worked
in feathers, is shown and 1t is really
remarkable how perfect it is. A large
part of the exhibit is made up of imi
tation skeletons, skulls, coffins and
graves which are used by the Mexicans
on All Souls and All Saints days. April
and 2. There was also an image OF
Judas Iscarfot. The Mexicans burn this
effigy at 10 o'clock on the morning be-
fore Easter, but have no further Easter
services.
There are also pictures of the bonn
bardment of Mexico City, when the Ma
dero government was overthrown. Tho
dress of the MeXicans was portrayed,
the sombrero. the coarse shawls or re-
bozo and the beautiful silk mantillas
of the wealthy senoritas. There are
beautiful examples of the carved lea
ther work of the Mexicans on view and
the room is sprinkled with small round
| glass covered 'saucers,' in which are
small figures representing various
phases of the Mexican life. These are
| found in the poorer homes.
| The Brazilians have a queer custom in
that they drink tea through a hollow
| bamboo The tea is placed in a large
| bowl and enough hot water poured over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

preventing a great increase in the num-
ber of small chapters in communities
where there already are other chapters
and thus increasing the membership of
the continental congress.
This proposed amendment like the
other, always has been denied adoption
and also has always caused heated de-
bates
To Fight Proposal
Members of the organization who also
are affiliated with the Society of Colonial
Danes, it was declared today, are pre-
pairing to wage a fight on a propose.
to permit chapters of the Daughters to
select names for chapters of persons and
events prior to 1775 or later than 1888
This proposal has not been recommended
by the revision committee, but probably
will be brought in as an amendment by
western chapter.
Around the headquarters of the three
leading candidates. Mrs Charles 3. Bry-
an, Mrs. John NJ Horton and Mrs. VIII
liam C. Story, for the office of presi-
dent general, there was much electioneer-
ing by supporters of the candidates. All
are making an active campaign with the
result that the election this year prob
ably will be one of the bitterest con-
tests in the history Of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Flagler Greatly Improved

West Palm Beach, Fla, April 12-.Henry
NJ. Flagler, the railroad magnate who
has been seriously i'll here for several
weeks, was said to be greatly improved
today. AT his home it was stated that Mr.
Flagler sat up for a short while and
his condition was considered more favor
able
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
D. A. R. CONVENTION
TO BEGIN MONDAY
Most of Delegates to Meet
Reach the National
Capital

Washington, April 12.-With the arrival
of most of the delegates to the conti-
nertal congress of the Daughters of the
American Revolution that begins next
Monday, there already is developing much
feeling over proposed changes in the con-
stitution and bylaws. The report Of the
committee on revision will be made Thurs
day, but its recommendations have be-
come known with the result that dis
cussion of the revision bids fair to over
shadow the rival candidates of the three
women who are making race for presi-
dent general.
Two of the proposed amendments have
beer before previous congresses but at
each they have been voted upon adverse
ly after sharp oratorical conflict. The
first has to do with the representation
of the chapters in the congress.
Under the present constitution each
chapter is represented in the congress
by it's regent and one delegate for it's
first 50 members, and one for each so
members after the first 100 members have
bership in the congress of this year of
been attained. This resulted in men,
2110 delegates.
Give Each Chapter Regent
The proposed change would give to each
chapter its regent, one delegate for the
first 100 members, another delegate when
the membership has reached 800 and a
delegate for each additional 200 members
in the congress.
The second proposed amendment has
to do with the number of new mem.
pers who may form a new chapter in
community where there already is chap.
ter The present constitution provides
that these chapters must have at least
eight new members of the national
society.
The proposed change calls for IS mem.
bers, of whom at least 10 must be new"
members This would have the effect of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Five Women Burned

Petosky, Mich, April 12.-Five women
were burned to death near st. Ignatus
when fire destroyed their home according,
to reports received here today The
dead were said to be Mrs James Brad
ley, her three daughters and guest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Fire Extinguished

Galveston, Tex, April 12-The fire in the
hold of the Morgan line steamship Ell
Alba was extinguished late last night
and today the vessel locked No esti-
mate of damage has been made as the
bulkheads flooded during the fire have
not been opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Offer Reward for Martin

London, April 12.-Relatives in Mem
phjs, Tenn, of Joseph w. Martin, who
has been lost since April 3, today ca
bled instructions to offer a reward of
$2oOJ for news of his whereabouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

it to make it the proper strength The
bamboo with woven fibre at the end tc
keep out the leaves is dropped in the tea
and the Brazilian sucks 1t as Americans
do soda water
There is an exhibit from China which
is somewhat similar to that from Corea
Clothing, shoes, work of the schools and
other articles as shown, among which
are numerous statues of Buddha.
Specimens From Africa
While the Missionary council does not
work in Africa, plans are being made 10
enter that field and an exhibit from the
dark continent is shown. There are bat
tie axes, knives and dresses. The dress
of the average African native is made
out of fibre from the palm or the pine
apple This most interesting curio in TINS
exhibit is a hollow gourd with a small
disk inside. The gourd rattles when
shaken. 1t was said that the dogs OF
Africa do not bark. and this was tled 10
the tail as a substitute.
The exhibits from the work of the coun-
ell in the United States are largely work
done by the students in the various
schools and homes. There are pictures
of the settlement work in numerous
southern cities. In the settlement houses
the girls are taught to do Kitchen gar
dening''-that is, household duties, such
as making beds, washing dishes, anu
sweeping All this is done to music
The work of the Scarritt Bible anu
Training school at Kansas CITY, MO-, Is
fully illustrated 1t is in this institution
that the missionaries and domestic work
ers of the council are trained. There are
courses in all branches of household eco
non,ies SOCIOLOGY, music, elementary
medicine and hygiene, administrative
eork, religious pedagogy. Christian tne-
oiogy, and church history and missions,
The students are instructed in work tha1
will afterward be taught to the scholars
in settlement houses and schools. Inc
council has another training scnool AZ
Nashville. Tenn.
The exhibit is one of the most Interest,"
ing and instructive features of the coun-
ell and is attracting much commentator
and interest from delegates in attendance
on the council as well as visitors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
DANIELS FLAGSHIP
WILL BE THE RALEIGH

Washington, April 12.-Secretary Dan
iels, on his forthcoming trip to inspect
the Pacific coast navy yards and stations
will hoist his flag on the cruiser Raj
eigh, thus enjoying the unique distinc-
ton of having as his flagship vessel
named after his home city, as well as
the capital OF his native state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL PEOPLE
ATTENDING HUNTSVILLE CONVEN-
TION, QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE
WILL OPERATE SPECIAL COACH ON
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

IIAS it ever occurred to you that store like
trade? 1t is intimate and cozy. You feel yourself an
important factor in its business life Amply large to
carry wide and varied selection of exclusive Mems
Wear it is vet of size to allow its head to be in per
sona touch with all the incidents that go to make the
business day. and to be deeply interested in the good
will of every customer
For that reason we lay special stress on our
competent methods--the particular care taken III
the selection Of merchandse-the painstaking
and able attention of our men, who have been with
us for years-the prompt alterations when necessary,
and the quick deveries-all tending towards the one
end-PERFECT SATISFACTION TO THE GUS
TONER
Coupled with this important fact is OUR VERY
MODERATE PRICES. We sell you the best goods
and our prices arethe lowest possible consistent
with the quality.
If you are not a FRIEDMAN customer, we want
YOU to think over these two important propositions
on the clothes question.
Suits from $1,000 to $4,000
Hats from $3.50 to $500
Pants (Our own make) from $500 to $500
Shirts from SOC to $500
All Furnishings at similar reasonable prices
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO POESY

Saying, TIN going now to deliver the
goods.
The referee instructed them. NOW
fight clean"
Woods wore blue trunks and the
kid" wore green.
At the sound of the gong they jumped
in the ring,
And Gray played the dickens when
he got a right swing.
The rounds were even til about the
fourth
When Woods-put the Kid down, with
a straight to the mouth.
Il wasn't long though, before Woods
was dead.
For the kid" caught him a blow on
the side of his head.
But in the ninth round, you hear the
crowd shout;
For Woods catches his~jaw, knock
ing him out
The referee held up Woods right hand,
For it was easy to see he was the
better man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

There. are tears in our eyes when
we conclude. For though we know that
the terrible kid Gray deserved every
wound his body got, yet there is some
thing which prompts sweet pity when
the might, low have fallen. SO seductive
Is the tender melody that while now
We shout the fame of Woods, now we
feel" for the fallen Gray
Perhaps a blind mother awaits the
return of the beaten. Perhaps he fought
to give her bread. Poor old mother!
Think how long she waited. How she
must have strained her eyes to catch
the shout of the returning conqueror.
1t is too deep for tears. We give 1t up.
Go it, Ernest woodward. Your every
step will be followed closely But dare
we hope that in after years you will
ever write more faithfully? Can your
second attempt surpass your first?
Much we doubt. Send them all to the
papers of the land Especially do we
recommend the Montgomery Advertiser
and the Memphis commercial-Appeal.
We feel that we have done our duty
God speed you, sir!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

~ PRING it has been so aptly said
by Colonel Tennyson and other
highbrows of the hexameter
and the trombone. inspires in the mind
OF tender youth the passion of love- He
might have added that the period of
the new life plants a song in the heart
transforms. in other words. the plow-
man into the poetaster the teamster
into the dreamer of dreamers.
1nasmuch as dreams are among the
few things of real value which fall to
the lot of that unfortunate individual
who dares to earn his pone and bacon
at the expense of his pencil point, We,
naturally enough, when one considers
our environment, deem it wise to en-
courage the dreamer. To stifle song
in the heart Is to commit a crime for
which, perchance, there is no redemp-
ton One might as well tap brown
bottle in the presence OF prohibitions
ist and refuse to divide. One might as
well dare the wrath of a college pro-
fessor by dancing bar of the Texas
Thomas" As to stifle song, one might
as well do other stunts 10 shame the
placid brow of Nero. DO not stifle
song.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

All of which brings us to the sub jees
OF the morning. On yester eve-(how
readily when one writes of lofty sub
jects he falls into lofty language)-
we received a poem. We are unable to
measure or in imitation of the virtuous
Virgil. Perhaps. those singers of the
modern school were they to clap their
dreamy, soul-lit optics on the youthful
ebullition, would declare it a wild hair
unbridled in its flight, and a sacrilege
against the fame of poesy.
Nevertheless. we received the poem
It burst from the soul of Ernest Wood
ward, Jr. Its theme deals not with
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-21
HE WAS FIRST To
FIND OREGON GOLD

Baker, Or, Jan. 21.-David S. Lit
viving member of the party that dis
covered gold in eastern Oregon In
1861, died here after a short illness
He was a pioneer of this section OF
the country. Born in Maine he liv-
ed here upward of so years. moving
to Baker from Auburn, Wash.
While being a member of the his
toric party, Littlefield went into plac-
er mining few years with varying
success, then followed ranching. He
retired a few years ago well to do.
Littlefield came to eastern Oregon
from California, making the trip
around Cape Horn in the gold rush
| days. With Henry Griffin and others
in 1861 he as engaged in a search
for the famous Blue Bucket diggings
told of by followers of the old
| French trail.
The reputed rich ground was new.
er found, but Littlefild, while pros
pecting opened up very rich placer
ground in a ravine afterward named
Griffin's gulch, in honor of the lead.
er of the party.
He was one of the best known
characters in eastern Oregon. H,
was always travelling about when hi
health permitted and was everybody
| friend. He was twice married beint
survived by the second wife and fiv,
children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-21
transmitted to the nrnneller h.. 49,.

transmitted to the propeller bv chain
The boat is entirely covered over
except the cockpit, which is provided
by a rising hood, affording protection
from spray. The engine is eouipped
with a self-starter and the plans is
provided with an electric lighting
system. The exhaust from the motor
Is so arranged as to heat the seating
space In case of cold weather.
Many prominent men have been
taken on short flights by Christoffer-
son, and much interest has followed
the appearance of the new craft
The directors of the company.
which is capitalized at 5000. 900, are
Silas Christofferson, Ernest Hammer
and III. P. Christofferson.
Young Christofferson Is making
considerable money taking passengers
for short flights over the bay, for
which he charges a large fee. A
number Of society women have braved
the elements in this way and are dar-
ing their friends to follow their ex-
ample.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-21
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