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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
Sun-Spots and Warm Weather

It will naturally occur to the reader that these variations of the sun must have some influence on the temperature of the earth, and so they do. says Harper S Magazine. But here a very curious thing Is found. Studies of Reopen and others have shown that the temperature of the earth generally is more than 1 degree Fanrenheit lower when sun-spots are at their maximum. From what has gone before we would naturally expect the temperature to be higher at sun-spot max mum, and studies of the writer would indicate that 31s per cent increase in solar radiation might cause a rise of about 5 or degrees Fahrenheit in the earth $ temperature The reason for this discrep- ancy Is not yet known, but tfIre is a hint which may Lad to an ext anation Dr. Magelssen of Christiana, in Norway, mas made study of the temperatures or Christiana and Berlin, and he finds that the influence of sun-spots on tenn perature at these two far-northern sta : uons Is greater in winter. when the sun Is most of the time below their horizons. mus II seems that there must be an in- direct influence associated with sun-spots. contrary and greater in it's effect than the increase in the suns radiation. This in- direct influence diminishes the earth s temperature when spots are numerous. despite the greater quantity of heat the sun Is then sending. Such an indirect action might be the production of in- creased cloudiness on the earth, and this in turn might be caused by an increased bombardment of the earth by electric charges, or ions. such as are thought by some to be emitted by the sun. I do not urge these views. but merely sug- gest them. The explanation of the cu- rious relation of solar spottedness, solar radiation and terrestrial temperature awaits future investigation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
Making Real Soldiers

Some surprise has been expressed in places at the length of time which Lord Kitchener has said it takes to prepare a recruit for the service says the Chicago Post. The idea seems to prevail generally that young man ought to be drilled sufficiently and taught how to shoot accurately enough to enable him to go to the firing line in about two months, there to keep his head and his heart Lord Kit chener, and the generals of the French and German staffs also, doubtless will say that much more is to be done with recruits than to teach them to wheel by fours. by platoons and companies to march few miles and to teach them to shoot fairly straight.
 Even the athlete has to be trained for the army service. The fatigue incident to long marches and uncertain hours of sleep and food play havoc. The recruit has to be built up'' to the peculiar duties which are ahead of him. It is one thing to be able to run 100 wards in 10 seconds and to recuperate rapidly from the effort. and 1t is entirely another thing to stand the constant strain of campaign Ing under awful weather conditions, un- der night alarms and under wars hard condition generally
 At all the large government military schools of the world the cadets are trained as athletes They sleep eight hours and they eat plain food at proper times of the day. They undergo the hard exercises of artillery and cavalry drills and they execute infantry maneuvers in the hot sun of the parade ground; and yet when they come out the schools they are not entirely fit for the field. The conditions will outlast the young soldier.
 This Is why 1t is that in England, France and Germany to-day the raw re- crults are being held back from the fight ing line until they have had at least six months of cond tionng. Of course, under stress of circumstances some of these re- cruits will be sent to the front before the proposed half a year of their train ing Is up. but the adoption of this course will be dangerous. Army men have said that six months of training and about three battles are necessary to make n real soldier out of a civilian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22

OTIS SKINNER HERE
 ON THANKSGIVING
Will Present "The Silent Voice. at Jefferson Matinee and Night.
 Is a Modern Play

Otis Skinner Is not only one of the most distinguished actors in the coun- try but he is also one of the few actors who of late years has devoted his work exclusively to romantic and costume plays. This season Charles Frohman has provided for his use a strictly modern play, called "The Silent Voice" that was written by Jules Eckert Good man, who has founded this play, it is stated, upon a short story by Gouyer- neur Morris.
 ''The Silent Voice" is described as fantastic conceit, yet its story Is par ucularly interesting one, and one that Is very human in its appeal. Ii is distinctly modern play and is presented in four acts.
 MT. Skinner's art is complete and 1t is authoritative, for the apparent sim plicity of his work is the simplicity of the art which oonceals art, so that his performance, always so quiet and so sympathetic, is at times very thrilling. He is one of the very few players who ts able to make his audience feel and to carry conviction over the bright line of the footlights. His characterization of the central figure in The Silent Voice" has been said to be a superb piece of work and in the role of Mont somery Starr he is seen to particular advantage.
 Theatregoers who remember Otis Skinner in his splendid performance in
 kismet" and the many other big plays he has presented in recent years have much to look forward to in his com ing local engagement Mir Skinner will be at the Jefferson theatre Thanksgiv- ing Day. matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
THANKSGIVING WEEK
 OF BIG VAUDEVILLE
Holiday Matinee at the Lyric Thurs day-Football Night Thursday
 Night

This is week of special features at the Lyric. In the first place. the four Marx Brothers will offer "Home Again." the greatest musical comedy act that has ever appeared at the Lyhc, and said to be the cleverest in vaude- ville. On Thursday afternoon there will be the special Thanksgiving holiday matinee, at which the theatre will be packed to its greatest capacity, and that evening will be football evening, with the Alabama and Mississippi teams on hand. The theatre will be gaily decorated with the colors of the two teams and hundreds of college boys will be present.
 The Houston Gazette had the follow ing to say of the Marx brothers re- gently:
 Arthur Marx, the nondescript. and Julius Marx as Schneider are probably the stars, though it hardly does the others justice to mention any names without mentioning all. As an Ameri- can-Italian, Leonard Marx as Toni Saroni is great. Of the six girls in the act, everyone Is pretty, although of dis tinct types. The scenery used in the skit is also attractive"
 Lottie Collins, Jr., the attractive daughter of Lottie Collins of "Th- Ra- Ra-Boom-De-Ay" fame, Is making her first American vaudeville tour, sing ing in a most fetching manner budget of ditties written and composed especi- ally for her benefit. Lottie Collins, who is also a sister of Josie Collins, Is one of the most fascinating English come diennes. She has been in America a little over year and during that time has appeared in musical comedy. her most recent appearance being with Sam Bernard in "The Belle of Bond Street" Miss collins is said to markedly resent ble her talented mother. Because of this, one of her songs is entitled You Are a Pocket Edition of Your Mother Twenty Years Ago" Miss Collins Is frequently requested to sing "Ta-Ra- Ra-Boom De-Ay." This, however, she refuses to do, her reason being a senti- mental one. Although this is her first vaudeville appearance in this country, she is by no means new to this style of entertainment, having scored very heavily in the London music halls,
 The remainder of the bill is equally as clever and entertaining. Whipple Huston and company will offer a com edy sketch which is said to be extreme ly entertaining. It carries a lot of spe- cial scenery and many laughs. Jack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
Black Patti

New and diverting features are offered by the Black Patti Musical Comedy com pany this season in a new play with music entitled Lucky Sam from Ala bam,' which grows in favor at every performance. It has reached its stide of speed, and the management has on sev- eral occasions been compelled to cut out the intermissions, owing to the numerous encores and bows. No time Is lost in passing from one number to another or song here and dance there. The Black Patti Musical Comedy company will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre, matinee and night, Wednesday, The entire house will be reserved for col ored people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
HOW A JEWISH LAD WON PROMOTION IN
 THE RUSSIAN ARMY
Captured ArmOred AutOmO- bile Near Koenigsberg. Rescued Russian Pris-
 Oners Near SOkIau

fetrograd. November 21.--(SpeciaL) ) fahof Mikhailovita Miller. young Cossack ensign of Jewish percentage, Is recovering here from injuries after performing several notable exploits
 When the war broke cut he joined an aviation. company as volunteer. Though absolutely without knowledge Of flying machines he eagerly set to work to learn. He had been ordered to csl an engine. Not knowing how this should be done. and not having near him anybody else who knew, Miller at his own risk began to pour the oil Into the radiator. The machine would not work for the time being and the guilty man was put into the guardhouse and then set to work in the chancellery. General Rennenkampf by chance saw him there and suggested that it would be better for him to serve in the trenches than to be writing documents.
 Your excellency" replied the over joyed Miller. I'm a poor shot, but I can ride very well''
 Put him into a Cossack regiment" the general ordered.
 Miller's first fighting distinction was won near Koenigsberg. With 2S Cos sacks he was sent on patrol duty Rid ing along the road they heard the souni of q motor car and guessed that this was a German armored machine.
 They laid several logs cross the road, divided into two groups and lay down in the bushes. Several minutes later appeared the motor car, reached tho barricade and stopped and immediate ly machine gun opened fire on the bushes in which the Cossacl6s were concealed. Then Miller with his com rades ran close up to the car and be- gan to fire through the slits in the machine All the Germans there, to the number of eight were killed and the Cossacks conveyed the car to Gen. eial Rennenkampf. For this Miller wa rev arded with a military order of the fourth degree.
 At Souldau he with 50 other Cossacks carried out a reconnaissance. He ob served a party of disa rmed Russians being conveyed by 150 German sol- diers. With a yell the Cassocks dash ed forward, wounded many of the Ger mans and took the rest prisoners. On tl C way back they fell in with an army transport. which they also saized an1 General Rennenkampf sent Miller with a report to the commander in chief. The young Cossack was most kindly received; hs was questioned about the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22

alike against future panic and manipula- tion in favor of special interests.
 The great banking houses of New York are announcing still further reductions in rates for money. Sterling exchange has fallen belo wthe normal gold export point, and exchange on Berlin Is below the normal gold import point. The national banks are rapidly retiring the emergency currency taken out to tide over the war panic, as no longer needed
 Other evidences of general recovery from this distant panic and havoc of war can be found on all sides. The worst of that infiiction for America is over. Tho unparalleled opportunities heaving upon us from the financial and industrial sui, eide of Europe are instead beginning ta fill the national vision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
Animal Will Be Executed

from the philadelphia Public Ledger
 An official execution has been sched- uled to take place upon the arrival of the British steamship West Point from London. The execution will be con ducted by the bureau of animal indus try and the custom authorities.
 At present the victim, a mongoose, Is enjoying itself in the hold of the steamship, and when not seasick, is exterminating rats. Although this lit- tie animal, which is about the size of an ordinary fox terrier, with reddish brown hair. Is held In high favor in India and Jamaica, he is barred from entry to the United States. He is sup posed to spread disease. and a law, In force. r some years, excludes him.
 NJ W9e.Ily has this vessel mongoose. but she carried 6 veritable floating zoo. Tn her collection are seven lions. one lioness. 40 monkeys, one coyote, one mule, one jackal and one kangaroo. All are to go to the Prospect Park Zoologi- cal gardens, Brooklyn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22

Donahue and Alice Marion Stewart in a bundle of talent and refined nonsense labeled Him and Her." is an act of singing, dancing and grotesque clever ness due to remarkable costuming Sim Collins and Lewis Hart, the original strong men, will offer a burlesque on the peculiarities of the people of the stage, and Charles Thomson, the young English juggler, who has a running rapid fire of conversation which is said to vie with his unusual Juggling stunts
 The Pathe weekly news service, with the war pictures, will complete the bill for the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22

particulars of the plucky seizure of the transport and the liberation of the Russian prisoners.
 Miller took part in further engage ments and was promoted to the rank of subensign and then to full ensign In one of the later skirmishes he was wounded in the side and removed tn Pctrograd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
Would Not Sound Wen

From the New York Weekly
 Clara-The paper says that in Italy they have begun to number the clocks from l to 24, beginning at o'clock in the morning.
 Dora-That's horrid. Just imagine how pa would look If we had to tell him that Arthur and Gus stayed out until 23 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
Push Barrow Over Desert

San Bernardino. Cal-Pushing wheelbarrow. which contained all their worldly possessions and their 1-year- old son perched on the top of the load MT. and Mrs. Fred Harper of Los An eeles. passed through here today on tfcir way to Texas. They plan to make the entire trip on foot. having no funds to travel in better style After the strenuous trip from Los Angeles, via the Santa fe tracks, they arrived here and applied to the county hospital for quarters for the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
In Style
From Puck.

From Puck.
 Mrs Crabshaw-I see that many of the American tourists in their rush to get home were obliged to leave most o ftheir clothing behind them.
 Crabshaw-"Umph! I don't think that would embarrass you women very much. III .l0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
Why He Didn't

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
 Boss (tc returning workman)-Hel- To, Casey! f, ought you had abandoned the pick Tor the divers suit.
 Casey,-Oi intinded to. sorr; but to the divil wid a job where Oi can't sphit on me hands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22
Coming Attractions

High Jinks," a musical farce by Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml, will be pre- sented at the Jefferson theatre soon by Arthur Hammerstein, who has scored re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22

markably as producer with Naughty Henrietta' and "The Firefly." The new musical show, which stayed at the Ca sino all last winter, takes it's title from magic perfume, invented by an explorer and used by an American nerve special ist practicing in Paris. The perfume has the property of compelling those who in- hale it to sing and dance and laugh joyously.
 The Chicago and New York success of Seven Keys to Baldpate," have been so characterlstically CohanlilSe that one fre- quently forgets that this wonder mystery farce is taken from the story by Earl Derr Biggers. The following letter writ ten to Cyril Scott by MT. Biggers is a lively and merited appreciation of that actors performance:
 A few weeks ago, on night as stormy an" cold as the evening of our tale Mrs. Biggers and had the pleasure of seeing your performance of Billy Magee. was very sorry that the rush to catch i train prevented me from telling you or the very great pleasure your perform ance gave us'
 Included In the list of the attractions which will be seen at the Lyric next week are several widely known to vaudeville fame. It is a bill in which every act seems to De particularly strong, and 1t IS evenly balanced, well arranged and very varied. Loshe and Sterling offer a fast and furious athletic act; The Berrens have an original and novel plano and violin speciality; Juliet is a character comedienne with original studies from life; Murphy and Nichols are very clever comedians and have a big comedy of- fering; Putting on Airs" Is the title of the singing and comedy novelty of md and company will offer the famous panto- mime speciality. An Elopement.'
 Another daughter of a wonderful stage star will be seen here soon when Anna Held's daughter appears at the head of bunch of American Beauties who are said to rival the beauties that have com posed the companies of Miss Held for many seasons. Lottie Collins, Jr., Is the daughter of the woman who made "Ta- Ra-Ra-B -De-Ay" famous 20 years ago and she sings a song about this
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-11
HAVE MILITARY TOUCH
EFFECT OF WAR SHOWN IN THE
PREVAILING FASHIONS.
Tailored Suits UndeniabIy Martial, and
Also Smart-lllustration Reveals
How the Idea Has Taken
Feminine Fancy.

n the brass buttons and other NM
tary paraphernalia are to make an ap-
peal now Is the time. Bursting shells
and the sound Of drums in some cor
ner Of the world, whether 1t be far or
near. shows a very decided military
influence in the world of fashion. and
the tears we shed over the tragic
losses each day reveals are more than
apt to fall on our own brass buttons
and gold braid promptly supplied by
vigflant Dame Fashion for the fitting
occasion. writes Lillian E Young in
the Washington Star.
Many of the newest tailored suits
and frocks are undeniably martial In
appearance, and. let 1t be added, unde-
niably smart on that account.
Here. for example. Ii one in black
velvet with collar and cuffs of white
fox and buttons and braid-well. no.
they aren't brass-for silver IL so
fashionable. you see. and goes well
with black.
The long body Of the coat IL very
slightly gathered under corded waist
line started at either side Of the front
and slanted to a point In back. This
also forms q heading to the full coat
tail The severe double breasted
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-11

American designers have rsvlvo1
the ston jacket for fall wear. II ~
model, one Of many eharmlmu 60
seen on the avenue, the eton 49,
10 Of black broadcloth. The sl<lst +
. Russian tunle, with broad aceosI)o
pIaits. A black and white stfsro1
slrdie In vest form completes ~
thres-pIeee garment. 4 rolling meo)c
collar gives Il that chic sst-e@ 49,
American designers are using = 60
good advantage. The tequs b ~
black velvet with black ribbon To-
ere. ii
across the sides and back b. a -
piled cording that holds In Z sco6k
line Of gathers. The underskirt q
narrow and quite plain.
The modish silver-trimmed ~
hats are particularly well suite1 &!
such costume a. this.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-11

Must Match the Color d the Shoe
Tope-WsiI to Lay In . supply
at Once.

Those who are thinking Of purchas-
chasing new mocha gloves and wish
to possess the new shades had bet
ter shop early and rather lavishly.
That ID to say. the supply OF m0chas
In the much-wanted tan. biscuit and
gray shades il decidedly limited and
may not be replenished.
Already sizes are not to be had In
all the shades and all the sizes, ex-
cept IN the grays.
Al smart women are evincing q de-
cided liking for black-stitched-back
tans and biscuit-colored gloves, those
who wish to emulate and to possess
gloves of this sort had better act upon
the advice given In the nrst para
graph.
AZ gloves. this season should be %
lected to match the color Of ones
shoe tops, and in addition b In per.
feet harmony with the tonals Of ones
costume. especially, We may b fnsced
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-11
fronts are appropriately trimmed with
silver braid and suspended oliver ball
buttons.
The straight lines Of the long. fun
tunic skirt are broken at the knee
coLoRs FOR COLD WEATHER
London Journal Humorously ears
Two on Account 81 the War
Some Others TO BE Popular.

The one color that We may be sure
win not be popular IL SAKE blue: We
shall have to rename It French blue.
The cornflower will also incur some
disfavor. because It IL said to be the
kaiser's favorite flower. Brown Win
be q very favorite shade. and purple
Of the red wine tones which are warm
and becoming 10 being looked upon
With much favor. That black must
be largely worn we know: there have
been times, however. when the SOM
Der hue has been assumed BY smart
women from choice. Tawny tones We
shall undoubtedly see many Of, and
also deep crimsons. Women are TAX.
ing. happily. their usual wholesome
interest In their clothes and there 10
no reason to suppose that our sex
win not look a. nice and smart and
well turned out in war TINA % In
peace time.-London Sketch.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-11
SEES A new EUROPE

No man In the United States Is
better entitled to estimate the prob
able social and economic outcome OF
the present European debacle than
Prof. Franklin H. Giddings OF Column
bia. one of the most distinguished so
biologists and political economists in
the United States.
To-day all Europe fights, ne
says, hut. also. today all Europe
thinks"
He believes that this thinking Of
the men who crouch low in the
drenched trenches and Of the women
who tragically wait for news OF them
will fashion q new Europe. He sees
the probability of broadened individ-
ual opportunity In 1t, accompanied by
the breaking down of international
suspicions: and he thinks that all
these processes. which surely make
for peace, will surely bring lasting
peace.
This war may be the greatest
GOOD the world has ever known" says
Professor Giddings. III 1t leaves Europe
opportunity. to break down suspicious.
merce much freer than 1t has been"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-11

sion. and remember that lips ~
curve upward and smile are -
more attractive than the droq
sort. &<
A delightful way Of impartins Z
cate scent to the hair 10 to let e l
through In the form Of steoah.
sounds dimcult, but II b not . r
Simply nh . small bowl VIII 1
water and pour some Of youf ~
ular perfume upon Il. The I've III
will not mingle. but II you ~
head over the bowl the steon q
water will carry the scent with =
through the aair IN . most 60
tory fashion. f><1
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-11

to wear white tops to our -
White gloves and black win -
the f1nal reduction IN style.
At present the modes declare
neutral colored gloves for streee -
For evening the suedes are the 8
fashionable glove to wear.
Either white. light cream - 2
dusty gray-white color are h ~
II II barely possible the one-b9e
glove may return for evening
adornment
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-11

A frock. in once piece, faoeoo
the back. 10 made with . No. =
foundation and . deep. ian q
sleeves. and there ID a ovee1oo
satin. cut 90 that It hangs sunoo(o
wrinkleless from the bust anl
below the waist In . rounded g.
Silver cords reach from IL e.
arms seams to the back q ~ q
The straight satin bodice guGco1
it, lines, . coat Of mail Thego Is
slightly rounded neck line -
with . little rolling collar. ~ -
back - In 'front.' Of silver laeo. q