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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

another girl of my acquaintance. an,
whom l had heard was extremely unac.
commodating, who was asked to sing Oh
similar occasion. Said she:
Why, of course | will sing If anyon.
wants to hear me-"
THE girl had been done grave in.
justice" he went on to say. "and I wa,
delighted to see how really sweet and ao.
comodating she was. She had the sori
of spirit like. I'd go a long way to ex.
press appreciation of a girl like that.
AS he said this there arose from tn,
mists of my childhoods memory one OF
the novels of The Duchess" whom
used to dearly love.
Whether it was Molly Bawn," or "Airy
Fairy Lillian" I've almost forgotten
maybe you know-but think very strong
ly it was the former.
Anyway, the particular chapter that ap
pealed to me was when the little Irish
maid goes with her brother to the castle
to a house party that the great Lady
So and So is giving.
The smart set people are all drink
ing tea and eating cheerful little cakes
with raisins and sugar ON them which
''The Duchess" always scattered through
her books.
Some of the guests who had seen Molly
at her huIable little home recalled thai
gentle way, and they suggested that heI
hostess ask her to render "Auld Robin
Grady"
Then-
They all gathered about and begged her
to sing.
The girl was really embarrassed, bui
with her naive simplicity she was glad Ia
do anything to contribute to the pleasure
of her new found acquaintances so she
stepped forth In her simple little white
muslin dress and pale blue rbbbons
0hings have way of sticking In my
mind when they have to do with pale
blue, and I can see her now with her lit
tie blue-gray Irish eyes, looking out OF
a forest of black, black lashes at her
audience. friendly and delighted, singing
verse after verse of the pathetic little
ballad.
Was it any wonder that Moilys popular
ity was established with all those great
folks from that very moment, and that
every one, old and young, from disil-
lusioned old dowagers to eallow youths,
to say nothing of all the eligible men at
the house party. ''loved her with real af-
fection" as we are told in the book?
Yes
The man is right who asked me to write
an appreciation Of the accommodating
girl"
She deserves It.
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her popularity. So what's the use of be-
ing public entertainer? Nobody appre-
ciates you," l announced.
"Pouff," the man blew away my idea
just as if it had been so much smoke.
you don't believe that. To my mind
the most attractive quality a girl may
have is the lack of self consciousness, that
makes her think of others before she does
of herself. and who is happy to do any
thing she can to please or amuse."
For instance" 1 interrupted.
There's Stella Mayhew." he promptly
cited "She's a girl I'd write an appre-
| citation of if ran to written words. She
sings charmingly and I've seen her turn
a depressing gathering into most delight
full musicale, by her accommodating.
clever ways. She never complains of not
being able to sing without her notes or of
not having the right sort of accompanist;
but she Just sits down to the piano and
plays for herself, and makes everything
lovely for every body else. Wants to
show off, did you say? Not at all. Moth
ing could be farther from her mind. l re-
cali at the Forsythes one evening the
party for some reason took a deadly dull
turn. Everybody was bored or tired or
something and sorry they came Poor
Mrs. F'orsythe was at her wits end!
Finally. Stella Mayhem sat down to the
piano and began to sing. In moment
the entire atmosphere was changed. 1t
was like a different crowd. and everybody
went home voting the Forsythe party a
huge success"
Every 1 now and them" he con-
tinued IT run across a girl like Stella
Mayhem. You could have bowled me
over with straw. If you could have seen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

Prof. ]. f. Duggar was next introduced
to talk upon cotton. He discussed the
varieties OF cotton to select for boil weevil
conditions and told how to fertilize, culti-
vate and handle the crop.
/. Henry Clark of Wartrace, Tenn. per-
haps occupied the most important place
on the programme. He gave an elaborate
report of his experiences In his home state
In raising spring lambs. Mr. ClarlS's home
county during the past spring sold over
100000 worth of spring lambs. In his lee
ture he said that his people try to make
the animals on the farm produce money
every day in the year. He suggested that
the sheep business should be carried along
with other farm work. Sheep can be made
to earn $1,000 year to the man and at
the same time improve the soil. 1T is
important to note.' said Mr.. Clark, that
TINS Is largely the result of the sale Of
the lambs, and does not account for the
sale of the wool. If man increases the
produetiveness of his farm $1,000 by raising
sheep he Increases the selling price of
the farm $20,000.'
Professor Mckee. who smoke Yesterday,
gave short talk on the Country Church
In Rural Life "The country church,
said Professor Mckee, "helps to promote
better farming. Good soil appears to be
associated with good rural churches and
good men make good farmers. The coun-
try church must serve as a center for ex-
tension work along the Industrial, social
and moral life of the people,
The important subject of fertilizer was
next taken up by Prof. B. B. Ross. Pro-
fessor Ross exhibited to the farmers the
different phosphates and told them where
they were derived and how they were
used to make commercial fertilizer
Following a discussion of types of ears
of corn and standard grains by Prof.
Jesse nj. Jones, the farmers visited the
veterinary department building, where
they entered into a contest to determine
who were the best judges of corn. The
lectures by Mrs. Calvin continue to be
OF unabated interest to the ladies in at
tendance. Mrs. Calvin's lectures are ex-
tremely instructive and attractive to the
ladies. The ways and means of improy-
ing the farm home and making 1t more
attractive, more economic and healthful
are kept constantly before the wives and
daughters attending her classes. Her aft
ernoon lecture was on the selection, cook
ing and serving of roast beef. In the
evening Mrs. Calvin gave an illustrated
lecture that proved to be interesting and
instructive to men and women.
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80 HCW'DNOU 'WRITED
w. LOVE'LETTR ?,sg4M
DU BARRY TO HENRY SEYMOUR

about all that it contained is an inquiry
after the health of Seymour's young
daughter. In the next letter they are still
only friends but the lady is evidently
glad to avail herself of any excuse for
writing to him.
In the third letter friendship has de-
veloped into love- indeed into passion.
She informs him that he is necessary TO
her happiness and says that she desires
letter is CLEANED the following ardent pas
sages-
Now that 1 am deprived of the satis-
faction of seeing you l have a thousand
things to communicate. Never have l
felt so much as at this moment how
necessary you are to me. Rest assured
that it would be a happiness to be con-
stantly with you. Adieu, my dearest.
What an age between now and the next"
In another letter Du Barry wrote: 1.-THE
assurance of your affection, my Affection
ate Henry, is the happiness of my life.
Believe that my heart found these two
days very long and that We're it in my
power to eurtail them 1t would have no
more uneasiness AS / wrote you on Sat
urday, all the passion of my sol is entirely
yours, and hoep you will desire nothing
more. 1t is so consoling to know how
true you are to me-
The response to this sentiment from
Seymour can only be surmised. 1t is to
be judged that he, like all her lovers,
wrote with the most tender passion
Probably as did the Due de Brezzay, who
said: "A thousand loves, a thousand
kisses, dear hearti This evening shall
be with you. Yes, find my happiness in
being loved by you. Adieu / love you
and foreveri''
And a few days later: 'T received this
morning the most amiable of letters and
one which has gladdened my heart more
than any other which I have received for
long time. l kiss you one thousand and
one thousand more times Yes, you will
be my last thought
When Du Barry returned to Paris from
England she was accused before the revo-
lutionary tribunal of having dissipated
the treasures of state and was condemned
to death on December 7. 1893, and beheaded
the same evening. Her contemporaries,
scorning her low birth rather than her
vices, attributed to her malicious polti-
cal hole of which she was at heart In
capable, and have done scant justice to
her quick wit, her frank but gracious
manners and her seductive beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

The season at Wrightsville beach is now
at its height and the hotels and boarding
houses are crowded with guests who are
seemingly finding more real enjoyment in
their stay at the popular resort than ever
before, /if such thing is possible. The
weather in the interior at this season of
the year is always such as to cause the
thoughts of the people TO turn backward
and all those who can conveniently do so
come down to the ocean for few days at
least, notes an Atlanta daily.
Bathing, boating. fishing. dancing, with
card parties at the hotels and cottages go
to make up the daily programmes, while
a number of special features have been
provided this year, among those being
fireworks very elaborate and expensive,
given every week, and the singing of Mrs.
Frank Pearson, noted soloist of Atlauta,
who after completing an engagement at
Lumina is now filling an engagement for
the remainder of the summer at the Sea-
shore hotel, where she is heard every
evening by hundreds of guests. This is
in addition to the splendid hotel orches-
ira. Besides, every evening an impromptu
concert is given In the lobby by prominent
musicians who are guests of the hotel.
These tmpromptu affairs prove decidedly
popular and enjoyable as there are among
the guests a number of musicians of great
talent and training both instrumental and
vocal
Among the recent arrivals at the Sea-
shore hotel from Atlanta are Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. Spier, Atlanta; Mrs. e. M
Arnold, j. S. Arnold, Jr., Miss Taylor,
Mrs. E. c. Thrash, Mrs. S. B. Hanes, Miss
Ida Roberts Mrs. Joseph H. Hanes and
children, Mrs. Robert Campbell, Mrs.
N. S. Coleman, Miss Lillian Joselyn. B. l..
Spearman, G. w. Dunn, +. w. Hunt, Miss
Bonnie Bell Hunt, c. c. White, j. t. Co
mer, Charlie Conner, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID.
Cannon r. NJ Salley, " NJ Waters, c. ].
Delano, H. w. King, o. W. Herern.
Mrs. ]. Frank Meador and daughter,
Charlotte, have gone to Toxaway, to spend
the remainder of the summer, after stay
of several weeks at the beach. Mr.. Harry
J.. Stearns of Atlanta has arrived to join
: Mrs. Stearns, who has been at the beach
for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Rice and Tnmaines

While not member of your Corner. 1
always enjoy reading it, and cannot resist
sending you recipe for rice and toma-
toes that M. P. asks for. / am sure that
nurse from the south. Fry to a golden
brown one large, sliced onion add one
cup of canned tomatoes and let them
brown. Season with salt, pepper, sage.
thyme, majoram, a bay leaf; and des-
sertspoon. of worcestershire sauce. Wash
one cup of rice until the water is clear.
Cook in two cups Of water 20 minutes, then
add tomato sauce. Mix well and let it
cook for a few minutes. Serve hot.
ABBIE l.. r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

Nine. Du Barry was one Of the most
famous of the courtestans who dominated
the court of Louis XIV prior to the French
revolution, and she was likewise one of
the most audacious of them. She was an
adventures in every sense of the word
and was born of poor parents at Vaucou-
leurs, in August 1916 Her education was
slight and after spending a short time in
a convent at the age of 16 she entered a
milliner's shop in the Rue st. Honore.
The great personal charm of the girl
led the adventurer, Jean, Comte du Barry,
to take her into his house to make 1t more
attractive to the dupes whose money he
won by gambling. Through the assistance
of Lebel, the valet de chambre of Louis
XIV, and the Due de Richelieu, he had
the Kings attention brought to her, and
from this on the rest was easy. As Count
Jean was married, and as it was neces-
sary that the girl should have a. title to
be introduced to court, he prevailed upon
his brother Guillaume to act as a nominal
husband, and the Countess du Barry was
presented at court on April %, 1860.
From this on her influence over the
monarch was absolute up to the time of
his death. The courtlers and ministers
We're in favor or disgrace as she willed.
Louis XIV built for her the magnificent
mansion of Luciennes.
At the death of the King she was BAN
ished to the Abbey of Pont-aux-Dames,
but the Queen interceded for her and the
King, in the following year, gave her
permission to reside at Luciennes with a
pension. Here she was visited by many
distinguished men.
She went to England in 1892 to endeayor
to raise money on her jewels. Here she
had a most interesting love affair with
Henry Seymour, the son of the eighth
Duke of Somerset's brother Francis.
Seymour in 1878 went to France and fixed
his residence at Primary, near Versailles,
to become Du Barry's lover, and many of
the sentimental letters he wrote to her
have been published.
The passion does not seem to have lasted
very long, but it was genuine as long as
it did last. Seymour had been married
twice, and In the first Du Barry letter
SATURDAY-GOETHE AND
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
THE ACCOMMODATING GIRL"
AND HER POPULARITY
By DOLLY DALRyMpLE
What funny things men think about

Curious
What funny things men think about
Some of them who seem so unobservant,
often notice the smallest details-just as
others who appear as a clever woman ex-
pressed it the other day, las If they had
no more sentiment than a horse" in reall-
ty are just the opposite.
Something of the sort impressed itself
upon my mind the other day when a man
sauntered into my sanctum sanctorium
and, drapeing himself over the most COM
Portable chair in the room, said nom
chalantly:
Write an appreciation of the girl who
has an accomplishment and who is glad
to use 1t for the pleasure of other people,
But is there any appreciation of such
an one?" / asked.
I'm afraid there is not, by the major
ity." he added.
Once a would-be witty person wrote
that a certain Miss Blank could neither
play nor sing, nor do anything out of the
ordinary--she couldn't even talk, and OK
planned that her dumbness accounted for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
SUNNYSIDE ROOK
CLUB ORGANIZED

The young people of Sunnyside met
with w. NJ Gwin Monday night and or
ganized the Sunnyside Book club. After
electing Mrs. r. o. Crumly president, they
played rook, and then light refreshments
We're served. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. r. o. Crumly, Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Minis, DR. and Mrs. Hogan. Mr. and
Mrs. w. M. Gwin Miss Estelle Smith, Mis-
Pearl Gilbert, Miss Matte Ray, Miss Mary
Gilbert, Messrs. Clyde Smith, George HILL
j. 7. Grove, Charles Smith, G. n. Grove,
Gilbert and w. M. Sutherlin. The club
will meet every Monday night The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Crumly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Small Boy Wants to Ride

Mrs j. P. NJ. asks for recipe for Gin
namon rolls. Roll out piece of raised
bread dough and a little sugar one-fourth
of an inch thick; spread with butter, sugar
and cinnamon. Roll up as you would jelly
cake and cut off pieces an inch thick.
Pat upon buttered tins to rise. When light
spread a little butter, sugar and cinna-
mon on the top of each and bake. Is
there any one in the Corner who has
little automobile or hand car that she or
he would give to my little boy. years
old? He leases me for one every day,
but / cannot afford to buy one for him.,
MRS A. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

Her friends were not surprised when
Governor O'Neal appointed her a state
game warden, which gives her authority
to make arrests. Speaking of her new
place, she said
''While l am not fond of publicity about
most of my affairs ] am not averse to
having 1t known that / am deeply in
earnest about protecting the birds. l have
been shocked to find how rapidly the birds
are disappearing right here in our own
neighborhood.
81 wanted to do something to stop the
wanton slaughter and, If possible, give
them an opportunity TO come back to their
old haunts. An ardeft sportsman, a
friend of mine, suggested that ] could do
this most effectively by being appointed
a game warden.
Having ample leisure and a good saddle
horse, | decided that l would do what
could if appointed to stop the pothunters
and the game hogs from slaughtering our
birds. I have made two arrests already
and am ready to make more if it is neces-
sary."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg, all
spice and salt; two level teaspoons ginger,
two rounded spoons of soda. Sift the dry
ingredients with two cups of flour. Mix
the lard with the sugar; add milk, mo-
lasses and the flour; then beat a little stiff
or until the dough is smooth. Add enough
flour to make it stiff as can be worked
with a spoon. If it is still sticky when
taken out on a Toured board knead In a
little more flour with the hands; roll out
from a quarter to three-eghths of an inch
thick Bake in a moderate oven. For
white cookies, use one cup shortening, two
cups sugar, one cup sour milk, two tea
spoons soda, one teaspoon salt, and a
little nutmeg. Mix as for brown cookies
and roll one-quarter of an Inch thick.
MRS w. c. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
yoiIes VIII Shrink

You ask for information on voile.
must say that 1t does shrink-much; the
woolen more than the cotton voile.
in cold water and place it over the goods
before ironing it. This will not spoil any
kind of voile and you will be surprised
how much it will shrink A couple of
weeks ago | shranlx a piece of wooden
voile. 1t was 56 inches across the width
Cotton voile shrinks, too.
MRS. e. F. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
MISS MARGARET CLARK
GIVES A ROOK PARTY

One of the interesting events of yester-
day was the rook party given by Miss
Margaret Clark and Miss Louise Clark
in compliment to their guest, Miss Eliza
beth Harm of Savannah -Four tables were
arranged for the games on the veranda
of the residence and bowls of summer
blossoms added to the freshness and
charm of the surroundings.
A pretty table was arranged for bowl
of cooling punch and at noon salad and
ice course followed the games. A lace
collar for the highest score and dainty
tea apron, hand embroidered apron for the
guest of honor, were the two trophies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
A HOUSE DANCE GIVEN
BY MISS TINDER

Miss Elizabeth finder was hostess this
week at a delightful dance. The lower
floor of the residence was cleared for the
dance and the evening concluded with the
service of dainty refreshments. In the
party We're Miss Bonnie Vernon of Ken
lucky, Miss Elizabeth Kernodle, Miss
Vest, Miss Ruth Tinder, Miss Ruth Her
man; Mr.. A. II. Armbruster, Mr.. A. Will
liams, Mr.. Ed Antwine, Mr.. Robert Seals,
Mr.. Robert Vance and Mr.. and Mrs. Ber-
ME Vest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Takes Life in Station

Philadelphia. August 6.-Addison r.
Wright wealthy member of manufac-
turing firm, killed himself in railroad
station at Morristown, Pa, today. Mr.
Wright, who was 67 years old, recently
returned from a trip around the world.
His wife accompanied him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Trouble With Chickens

/ see where Mrs J. P. B. is having
trouble with her little chickens. For
bowel trouble let her try my simple rem
edy, which l wish you. would publish: Ten
drops of white carbolc acid to one quart
of water. Give no. water without it for
three or four weeks ] have tried this
for two years. and others besides myself
say excellent l.. e. NJ"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
ANGEL Food Pudding

One small cup sugar. two eggs, well
beaten; one apple, diced; one-fourth cup
seedless raisins, dredged in two table
spoons flour and one teaspoon baking
powder; almond flavor to taste. Bake
slowly one-half hour. Serve with whipped
cream. This recipe serves eight persons,
as 1t is a rich dessert.-TSindness of Mrs.
j. NJ. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Recine for Soft Cookies

Observing "Inexperienceds request for
recipe for soft cookies, volunteer to
send in the following. [ enjoy your Cor
ner and am glad to lend hand. One cup
brown sugar, one cup lard, one cup sweet
or sour milk, one cup molasses, one level
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The ladies of st. Andrews church will
serve cream this afternoon and evening
at Behrens park. Free moving pictures
will also be an attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
GAME WARDEN AN
ALABAMA WOMAN

Mrs. Norma f. Gibboney of Aloha,
notes the New York Times, is the only
woman game garden In the United
States. Living near Mobile bay, she has
always been fond of out door life and is
expert in the use of the rifle and shotgun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Starch That Does Not Stick to Iron

To Housewife: To make starch that
does not stick to the iron and looks well
when it is ironed, to one cup of starch add
a teaspoon of salt and one rounded table,
spoon of butter or lard dissolve with cold
water: pour boiling water over it, stirring
constantly and cook five minutes. 1t
gives a high gloss. M. e. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Charity Worker Ill

Guthrie, August 6.--Miss Kate Barnard.
Olxlahoma's commissioner of charities and
corrections, who is on farm near Middle
ton, N Y, undergoing treatment for
nervous breakdown, is in a critical condi-
ton, according to word received here to-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
~ MARION HARLANp

sugar, one-third coffee cup sour cream,
one-half cup raisins. butter size of an egg.
Cook all together for q few minutes. Add
flavoring and nuts if desired.
MRS. o. V.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
Prune Cake With Sour Cream

notice several requests for prune cake
with sour cream, and l herewith inclose
one: One cup of sugar, three-fourths cup
of butter, three eggs, three tablespoons
sour cream, one level teaspoon soda, one
teaspoon baking powder, two cups flour
sifted twice before measuring, and nut
meg. Lastly, one cup cooked chopped
prunes. Filling: One egg, one-half cup
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
LANFORD-DRAKE
WEDDING CELERR ATED

The marriage of Miss Lucille Drake Of
this city and Mr.. James JOY Lanford of
Eutaw was quietly solemnized yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the Church of
t.he Advent. Only the two families We're
pr esent to witness the VOWS which were
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NOTICE

Some of our voucher-checlS FORMS or
forms bearing our name, having fallen
into the hands of unauthorized PERSONS
the public is warned not to receive or cash
such voucher-checks unless sure they
have been executed by this company.
KAUL LUMBER co.
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lDCLIYSnArn1Y.s 1
IPHLO5OPH.H|

Er man don't nevah learn
ter propose gracefully until
he has practiced onct er
twicet AN by dat time he's
mos inginerally married.
YaSsum.