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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
Reason for Red Trousers

Folk have been cropping around for a
reason which might explain satisfactorily
why a nation so alert as the French pre-
pairing for a war they believed inevitable,
should defy all the color theories expert
mented upon by military men everywhere
and send their soldiers into action in red
trousers. says the Chicago Tribune.
That 1t is merely stupidity of a gross
kind hardly seems possible. The French
are not stupid They know that the red
and blue uniforms are conspicuous at dis
tances at which the German dust
sprinkled cloth makes men invisible. They
have sacrificed the benefit of protective
coloration either because they were un-
intelligent, which is difficult to believe,
or to gain an advantage superior to their
estimation even to that of masking the
movements of their men.
The French believe that In war the
spirit of the troops is everything. War
is not practical business. It's a ro-
mantle affair. It's not one of cold eff
cheney. It's one of inspired exaltation. It's
fury. 1t needs organization and equip
ment strategy and tactics. but above all
1t needs soul. That is undoubtedly the
French view
Their republican troops, unframed, went
out more than 100 years ago. and by the
spirit of their attack threw back the
professional armies of Europe. Elan is
the supreme requirement.
Exaltation needs high colors. 1t is not
a sober quality. The red legs of France
are the visible tokens of it's military
spirit. The French may have reasoned
that they must take the chance of expos
ing their soldiers physically to nourish
them spiritually. They may know their
own men. They may know that the Ger
man would fight just as well in brown,
black, crimson or yellow. but that the
French need their trappings that what
they require is not protective but ex-
citory celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
LITTLE BUT ROUTINE
BEFORE COMMISSION
Ordinance Fixing Licenses
For Transients Adopted.
Middleton's Report

There was little before the city commits
eioners at their meeting yesterday but
routine matters. An ordinance affecting
transient merchants by regulating the
cost of licenses was adopted. This ordi-
nance was an amendment to the present
license schedule adopted In December,
1918.
Other matters taken up We're the ordi-
nance for weighing coal, introduced last
week. After some discussion this ordi-
nance was passed A communication from
the Birmingham Trades Council request
Ing the commission to frame an ordinance
requiring a license fee of $500 from pri-
waite detective bureaus and certain other
conditions was passed for reference be-
tween the commissioners and members of
the trades council.
Another communication from the trades
council requested the Endorsement of the
city commission of the free employment
bureau. This was Immediately given.
Judge Murphy of the juvenile court
wants the newsboys to pay a deposit for
their badges and this matter will be acted
on later. Before taking on the routine
business the commission provided for the
remodeling of the armory in the city hall
SO that the militia boys may play basket
ball during the winter nights. The outlay
was small.
A report of the total fire loss for the
year ending September 80 was given the
commission by Chief Sidney Middleton.
According to the report the total prop
erty loss during the year was 1905, o05.s6,
of which $500 559.S6 was covered by insur-
ance The most important fire losses DUR
ing the Y months encompassed by the re-
port follows:
January 10. J. H. Johnston, 1641 Thir-
teenth avenue. south, $11.29o.01; January
20, Caldwell Watson foundry. $25,47297:
February s, Morgan g. Winter Drug COM
pany, $S003.16 February II, Farmers and
Ginners Cotton Oil company, $50, Az. 6S;
February Is, Beatty Machine shops,
$59S1.57 April 8, Acme White Lead Works,
S36, 1902: Broyles Furniture company, s12,-
200.63; Hauger-Martin Clothing company,
s6956.01: Office Outftters, s954.96; total,
s594.62; April 4, Stockham Pipe and Foun-
dry company, $50. 1884; April %. Birming-
ham Laundry company, $40, T2.51: May s,
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company, Johnston Brothers Dry Goods
company, and Doster- Northngton Drug
company; total, $50, 219.S7; May II, Ten
nessee Mill and Feed company, SIS, 09O9 80;
July 6, Barbour Plumbing and Electrical
company, s4S,745.66; September 8, Empire
building, $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
ENSLEY RAIL MILL WILL
RESUME OPERATIONS ON
DOUBLE TIME FOR WEEK

official announcement was made yes
terday from the executive offices OF
the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
company that the Ensley rail mill will
resume operations next Monday ard
will continue on double time for one
week at least. The announcement was
not unexpected because of the state
ment at the time of the cessation of
oprations some days ago that opera
tons would resume during the latter
part of the month at the rail mill
The official statement follows:
THE Ensley rail mill will resume
operations beginning Monday. Novem-
bur 90 and continue on double turn for
about one week
GEORGE G. CRAWFORD,
president
The operations at Ensley have not
ceased entirely except in the rail mill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
NOTED SCIENTIST A VISITOR
Professor Garner Renews Old Ac-
quaintances at Bristol, Tenn.

Bristol Tenn, November 1s.-(Special)
Prof. Richard Lynch Garner, the noted
naturalist and student of the Language"
OF monkeys, having recently returned
from his fifth trip to Africa, where he
has spent most of the last 20 years
studying the habits of the monkey tribe,
is now the guest here Of his sister. Mrs.
]. L. Torbett.
This is his first visit here in many
years He was born at Abingdon, Va.
and was in school at Jefferson academy,
in this county, in his early boyhood. Some
of the older men here were his school,
mates.
In view of his boyhooo memories and
the fact that many of the older citizens
have personal reeollections or his boy
hood, Professor Garner has consented to
deliver lecture in Bristol one night dur
ing Thanksgiving week. Col James NJ.
Barker is arranging for the lecture.
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Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers
were yesterday recorded in the office
of the probate Judge:
S3000--R. ]. Prowell to Rev. Charles
Wolford and Martha Wolford, lot Is in
block 30 in r. J. owens addition to
Birmingham.
$eOOo--Fideiity Mortgage company to
". +. Haskins. lot 10 In block IS, sur
yey of Tharpe Place. West End
S2000---F. l.. Clark and wife to Annie
Lot Smith, N. w. u of section IS,
township 16. range west. except 10
acres.
$4000--Margaret Mccormack Gillespy
and 7. o. Gillespy to G. d. Mccormack,
Tart of lots and in block ssi. sur
vey of Elyton Land company.
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ADJUSTMENTS
winning of Barbara Worth.

At the Jefferson theatre Friday mat
inee and night 1.-THE Winning of Bar
hara Worth will be presented for the
first time in this city. 1t is a dramati-
z6tion by Mark E. Swan of Harold Bell
Wright's novel OF the same title which
it Is said has reached the sale of over
a million copies.
The story has to do with the recla-
nation OF the great Arizona desert
Ii Is more than a love story and is de-
scriptive of one of the greatest engi-
neering battles eyer waged by man
against the forces of nature. Seat sale
starts this morning.
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Otis Skinner

One of Charles Frohman's stars, Otis
Skinner. Is shortly to be seen in this
city in his new and successful play,
THE Silent Voice. which Is by Jules
Eckert Goodman. the author oe "Motn-
er" and other dramatic plays. and was
founded upon short story by Gouver~
ncur Morris. The play Is in four acts
and has all of its scenes laid in New
York city Mr. SINNERS popularity
with theatregoers is very great AMI
he Is one of the most finished and cul-
tured players on the stage at the pres
ent time. In the part OF Montgomery
starr" he Is said to have scored q
great success. This will be the Thanks
giving day attraction at the Jefferson.
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Samples Free by Mail

In the care of baby's skin and hair. Cuti-
cura Soap Is tho mothers favorite. Not
only is 1t unrivaled In purity and refreshing
fragrance but its gentle emollient proper
ties are usually sufficient to allay minor
irritations. remove redness, roughness and
chatting. and soothe sensitive conditions.
Assisted by Cuticura Ointment, it is most
valuable In the treatment of eczemas rashes
and other itching. burning infantilo erup-
tions. Although Cuticura Soap (25cl and
Cuticura Ointment f50c.) are sold by drug
gists everywhere, u sample Of each with 32-p.
Skin Book will be sent FREQ upon request.
Address: "Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
COLD SNAP PUTS
NEW LIFE IN TRADE

needed to make business brisk" sail
r. Caheen of Caheen Bros. yesterday
Business has improved wonderfully
Monday and Tuesday. the change in the
weather having given everything new
impetus.
This is undoubtedly due to the cold
weather though we have been busy in
every department of the store from top
to bottom.
we have said all along that the war
and cotton were not having nearly SD
much to do with slack business as un-
scasonab1e weather. We wanted cold
weather to set in and now hope it
Will stay awhile"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18

There has been steady work in the
Bussemer. open hearth and other dc
partments during the idleness in the
rail- mill. while the blast furnace dt-
vision has not been affected.
There is nndeniably a new feeling In
Birmingham as relates to business and
the unanimous opinion seems to be
that the business and Industrial situa-
ton is growing better every day. 1t
was noticeable yesterday in retail
stores that the customers were in
greater numbers and their purchases
were greater than has been the case in
sometime.
The resumption of the rail mill at
Ensley will add to the feeling of opti-
mism here. While it Is true the mill
Is only one item of operations at the
same time 1t is a very important propo-
sition and the resumption of work
there will be felt throughout Birming-
ham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
At the Lyric

Five of the seven acts at the Lyric
this week are as good as any vaude-
Vile audience would want to see. The
others are up to standard Of the sec
ond line attractions. The Pekin mys-
teries offer balancing the like OF which
has never been seen here; Eddie Carr
and company have a laughing riot Of
comedy: Homer Lind and company re-
mind one somewhat Of Dave Warfielh.
with little good music added. and
Lyons and Yosco are one OF the musi-
cal hits of the season with their harp
ard singing. 1t is another star vaude-
Vile bill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
"Trail of the Lonesome Pine.

The Trail of the lonesome Pine"
as it has been dramatized by Eugene
Walter. is story of the mountains of
Virginia, presented in the purity of
its sentiment, the uplift of Its moral
ard the poetry of its romance as the
readers of Mr.. Fox's delightful story,
remember June and her primitive ways.
The play comes to the jefferson the
atre Saturday matinee and night. The
seats will be on sale Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
Diplomatic Parent

= IOnt uokc.
what makes you think Colonel
lawson objects to his daughters en-
gagement to Billie Smithers?" asked
Waterbury.
why" said Rankleigh, "he has just
asked Billie to come around to the
house to breakfast tomorrow morning
and--oh. well. you know what the av-
erage girl looks like at breakfast, don't
your
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses
were yesterday recorded in the office
of the probate Judge:
Elmer c. Thurston. Birmingham. to
Miss Annie Mabel Wathers.
j d. Bowling, Birming CHAM, to Miss
Lillian A. Mckenzie.
Albert HARRISON, Birmingham, to Miss
Hattie Fern Lindsey.
H. C. Middleton. Oakland, Ky, to
Miss Theona Stubbins.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
Radcliffe to Montgomery

Secretary w. c. Radcliffe of the
Chamber of Commerce went to Mont
gorery yesterday afternoon in com
pany with several local shippers TO
apr ear before the state railroad COM
mission and protest against the pro-
posed rate increase by the intrastate
railroads. The hearings will last sew
eral days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18

From the Youngstown Telegram.
Blondine-Hear about Gerty Giddi-
Cad.
Brunetta-What about her?
Bondine-Knocked speechless by a
street car.
Brunetta--But just passed her few
moments ago and she spoke to me.
Blondine-I know. but she was on
her way to a meeting to make an ad-
dress and when the car hit her she lost
her manuscript.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18

and several other remedies without getting
any help. | got a cake of Cuticura Soap
and some Cuticura Ointment and used them.
In short time from when | began using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment the pimples
dried up and my hair stopped falling out
and is thick and glossy. | am cured.
(Signed) j. w. Fisher. Jan. /. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
AUNT SALLYS ADVICE
TO BEAUTY SEEKERS
Red Nose. The nose is a more de

Red Nose. The nose is a more deli
cate organ than most people imagine.
1t should be touched as little as pos
sible. For undue redness the treatment
recommended in following paragraph
will be found effective. Apply without
rubbing.
Muddy skin. The sanest, safest and
surest method of giving a clear, heal
thy, transparent appearance to the
complexion is to apply ordinary mer-
colized wax every night for from one
to two weeks. This wax. obtainable at
any drug store Zone ounce is sufficiently
actually takes off a bad complexion by
gently and gradually absorbing the
thin veil of sp-r skin. The new
skin Il : aFa1H ,e is as fresh and
velvet! HD9H girls. The wax is
applied Is colo CT am and washed off
morniI
Wrh s-fes unless lotion. made
as fol ovs nas been found very eT-
fectiv, Il cases q yrirb'es and crows
feet: Fe- teNte. ~. DIS
e5frcf Fl ~ Hc lie The
lace awhile. q oman
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18

Invigorating to the Pale and sickIy
The OLD Standard general strength
ening tonic. GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC. drives out Malaria, enriches the
blood. builds up the system. A true
Tonic. For adults and children. SOC
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18

They were red and inflamed
and when ! would comb my
head they would break and
run a yellowish matter. My
hair was coming out by hand
fils until | was getting almost
bald My hair was SO dead
and dry It seemed as IL it
would break Off.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18
ALMOST BALD
WITH ECZEMA
Red and Infamed. Hair Coming Out
by HandfuIs. Used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. Pimples Dried Up.
Hair Thick and Glossy,

r. F. ID. No. 2. johnson City, Tenn
"Some time ago my head became covered
with small sores which they said was eczema
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18

The annual ball of the AMusicfans'
union. local 256. A. F. Of NJ, will be
given tonight at Musicians r7'' ibQe
Fourth avenu ~ ssirafleeule.tts. have
eeen perfected and large cfoyvt 81
looked for sale or tickets hes
surpassed - ectatior All those
lttall.alng a. q cd a kcoo time
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fTihP'7 6Ld GRO WS =
teiIta Dz.- DIS
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
Social Clubs

= meeting Of the Chaplin Park w.
c. T. u. was held Thursday afternoon
az the home OF Mrs. T. J. Slick, ia
Marquette av. The meeting opened
with a song entitled The SalOonless
Nation in 1920. followed by prayer
10y Mrs. Priscilla Beyrer and scrip
tural readings from flower mission
text cards by all the members of the
union. The roll call was responded
10 with temperance clippings. A re-
port of donations OF flowers, fruit and
garments was given.
Mrs. Priscilla Beyrer, who has Just
returned from the general assembly of
the Presbytery, gave a splendid re-
port from the temperance commits
sion. on the relation of temperance
work TO missions. Temperance read
ings were given by Mrs. L. Slick. Mrs
J. ". Woodward. Mrs Ada Barnard
and Mrs NJ. Chidister Miss Mary
Millhouse read a letter OF love and
cheer from Mrs. Cora Sarle. former
member OF the union and now a resi-
dent OF Duluth. MINI. Mrs. Ada Bar
nard and ,irs. l. H. Scoffern were
appointed as committee to work i'm
Ia west end with Polish temperance
literature. The union viii meet Wed
nesday. June 10, at 1880 o'clock ar the
Y W. G. A. TO make bouquets Of flow
ers which Will be taken 10 the county
jail. The next regular meeting viii
be with Mrs. George Roper 1114
Woodward av.. the last Friday in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
SOCIAL IND OTHER INTERESTS OF WOMEN

July. At the close Of the meeting
dainty refreshments were served.
The Five Hundred club was enter
tanned by Mrs r. G DeBow, 312 s.
Taylor St, Thursday afternoon. Fav-
ors were won by Mrs Joseph Fleck.
Mrs. +. Brownell and Mrs. w. DAILY.
Refreshments were served. The club
Will meet June IL with Mrs NJ. Bunch.
SzI 5. Taylor st.
The Diamond Thimble club sur
prised Mrs. A. T. Van Doran at her
nome, 731 Diamond av., Thursday.
Dinner was served at the noon hour,
and the afternoon was spent socially.
A number Of piano selections were
rendered. Mrs. Van DOran leaves soon
for her new home in Detroit, Mich.
The Circle Of Mercy met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Glenn Weaver,
1903 Miami ST During the regular
business session, plans were made for
picnic TO be held at River Bluff,
Niles. Mich, Thursday, June IS. Re-
Treatments were served during a So
cial hour.
The d. I. Pedro club was enter
tanned Thursday at the home Of Mrs.
5. Farrell, 119 n. Taylor St At cards
favOrs were taken by Mrs. John
Frank. Mrs. w Greisinger and Mrs.
w. Kagle. Luncheon was served.
The club will meet in two weeks with
Mrs. ]. Kagle. SOC Cushing st.
Plans for their annual picnic were
made Thursday afternoon by the
Eureka club at thimble at the home
Of Mrs. John Shirk. els Pennsylvania
av. The picnic will be held at the
summer home Of Mrs. w. l.. Bressler
at Eagle lake. July 16.-At the close
Of the afternoon Thursday the hostess
served light refreshments.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
Fashion Fads

SULPHUR is the name of one of the
popular colors of the day.
The one-piece gown is quite IN
favor again.
Silk net is very much in vogue TINS
season-especially in shades suitable
for evening gowns.
The true grace and dignity inner
ent in the modified hustle style are
considered in many quarters prophet
&c OF the passing OF the unhygIenlc
debutante SLOUGH.
White crepe in an embroidered de-
sign is used for one pretty summer
gown.
Frills and ruffles are always essen
tally youthful in effect, and the
young girls dresses for summer days
are bewitching.
Flounces and peplums are shown
on the new bathing suits. The are
pretty without being full enough 10
interfere with swimming.
Embroidery and floral designs. and
blending of white tissues, plain or
polka dot. are characteristics Of the
correct blouse, the ever useful ac-
cessory of miladys wardrobe.
one Of the latest novelties in the
form of a complete costume is one
composed of striped crepOn, the
stripes running horizontally in the
upper skirt, and vertically in the main
skirt and cOrsage.
With the days Of sunshine becom-
ing the rule, Paris is bursting into
brightness in gowns OF white linen or
white crepe. 4 black belt or some
times a black bolero is worn, too.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
Personals

Mrs. c. a. Bon Durant Of Plymouth
is visiting with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Becker have re-
turned from points in the east where
they spent their honeymoon. They
are at home at 1873 +. Broadway.
Miss Agness Auer. 319 s. Taylor st,
has returned from Indianapolis where
she attended the races.
Mrs. Carl Koontz. sos Broadway.
is visiting her mother at Union Mills,
Ind.
Miss A. Pfaffenbach. 1011 w. Colfax
av., has left for the lakes where she
will spend her vacation.
Miss Nellie Sheekey of y. Main St.
has returned from Indianapolis where
she attended the races.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
"What I'll Do To That Snow.Mellow
L. a Shame"

UNI, Um!,-but tnat : great combina-
tion-sliced oranges with Snow Mellow.
fairly make a meal OF il. on coffee and
chocolate. Snow-MellOw is fine; on short
cakes pies aud charlOttes, lis a dream.
Wherever whipped cream is good, whipped
Snow Mellow is better. Ii can be used with
acid fruits that would curdle and sour
whipped cream. Snow Mellow makes Won
derful cake filing and many dainty des-
serts. Twenty eight original recipes and a
patented heater go free with every box Of
snow Mellow. Every &c box makes seven
desserts for four 10 six people Buy Snow
Mellow at your grOcer's-price 25c-Or sent
direct with free recipe book aud beater.
urron receipt OF price. II you send your gro
GERS name. by Frank Houren, Sales
Agts.. 623 :. Wabash av.. Chicago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05

Beers of Paris has evolved a new
walking gown. with a cape across the
back that buttons on the hips.
The skirt is draped up in front and
finished with a large button like one
of those at the side. high Marat
collar finishes the cape at the back
This frock is of dark blue serge, and
the cape and collar are lined with red
charmeuse.
The natty turban worn with this
suit is of blue hemp, with two up
standing ostrich feathers tipped with
red.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05

the members of the junior missionary
society gave an exhibition OF Chinese
customs. Mrs +. j. Harrison and
Mrs. Jane Van den Bosch discussed
chapters of The New America. Miss
Eleanor Mueller entertained the COM
pany with two delightful vocal num-
bers. At the close of the program
the hOstesses served delicious refresh
ments. The society will meet July 5
with Mrs. T. l.. ChilcOte. 226 +. Ma
varre st. The assisting hOstesses will
be Mrs. E. d. Shenefield and MIS-. r.
L. Hull
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
TAG DAY.

st. Joseph's hospital is urgently in
need of the sum which has annually
accrued TO il through the generosity
OF the public on former tag days For
this reason the women OF the city who
are interested in 81. Joseph's, decided
10 preserve the custom for the benefit
of that hospital in the hope that all
friends Of the institution will take OPP
portunity 10 contribute TO its support.
This is the only day of the year the
st. Josephs hospital is soliciting the
public's assistance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05

The Pythian tea Will be entertained
by Mrs. Elmer Hartman, 602 Z. Wen
ger St, Wednesday, June 10.
The Young Women's Missionary So
ciety of the First NJ. r. church will
meet Monday evening with Mrs. Nor
man Blueler, iii Riverside drive.
Mrs. A. @. Rumpf will be assisting
hostess
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05

Travelling suits for June brides.
Suits OF this seasons most fashionable
styles. Suits that sell as high as $40
will be placed on sale tomorrow for
quick clearance at one price Of sic.
Fancy trimmed models of serge, CAB
erdine, crepe cloths and other desir-
able materials You can save money
buying one of these tomorrow az
Adv. Robertson Bros. Co.