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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-08
BEAR CAT NOT CREATION
OF SPORTING WRITERS

Did you ever see bear cat? Have you
any idea what one looks like? Perhaps
not, for the only references one sees to
this creature are in the sporting pages
of the newspapers, where noted pugilists
are commonly referred to as bear cats
which would imply that bear cats are
ferocious Misunderstanding animals, says
the New York Sun. es
And the name itself, a combination sug-
gesting a mixture of qualities hard to inn
agine, has undoubtedly caused many per-
sons to believe that the creature is a fic-
tion of the sporting writer's brain. After
he has described the fighter as a demon
a whirlwind and a tornado. and his COM
pafisons are exhausted. he then calls him
a bear cat and 1t seems as If he had said
the last word in terms of ferocity.
But there are bear cats. All but one
are roaming the mountains in the north
of India and the south of China, in wild
country, from 1000 to 1900 feet above the
level of the sea. And that one poor lonely
little bear cat is in the city of New York
He and his mate were brought here by
way of London and his mate died soon
after they arrived, and now he. the only
other one ever Gagged and placed on ex-
hibtion, spends his days curled up in his
cage In the building used for the squir-
res. porcupines, opossums, raccoons and
the hyena in the Bronx Geological park
His geological name is panda (Aeurus
fulgens) and his common name is the lit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-08
INCREASE SHOWN
INMEMBERSHIP OF
RELIGIOUS BODIES
Net Increase in Actual En-
rOIIment Equal to POpu-
IatiOn Growth
METHODISTS MADE
THE LARGEST GAIN
Roman Catholics Second and Baptists
Third-Statistics Prepared by DR..
H. X. Carroll With Authority
of Federal Council

New York. February t.-tSpeclal)-Ih he
net Increase in number Of persons who
are actually enrolled as members OF
Christian churches within the United
States increased by $4,000 during the year
1913 This is lis per cent. Some quite
small bodies lost members. II there be
considered only the active bodies their
total increase last year was $4,000, or
only a fraction under per cent. This
is at the rate Of 20 per cent a decade
or quite equal to the phenomenal popu-
lation growth of the country. The figures
do not include foreign mission fields. but
continental United States.
OF this growth Methodists gained most
of all. or 22o.0O0 The large Methodist
North body alone increased by 122, 600 its
largest growth in some years. The next
largest increase was made by Roman
Catholics, with 212.500 The Baptist growth
was 64600, the Presbyterian $500, the
Lutheran $500. the Disciples q, 800 and the
Episcopals 16,50O The Roman Catholic fig
ures follow the government census plan
OF deducting 10 per cent from official Ro-
man Catholic population figures for chill
dren not yet confirmed. Such plan makes
these figures correspond with others, and
represent actual membership of commun-
icants.
Statistics Are Reliable
Within the past year tremendous prog
ress has been made in both Protestant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-08

lie red bear cat. He has the distinctid
OF being unique-he is genus and specif
together Twice the size of a big houa
cat his face and ears are white his bod
bright red and his legs are black. H
tail Is as long as his body, and as bri
iiantly red and is marked with rings
black
lie is classed as one of the carnivor;
but the attendant will tell you that /
eats only fruit, vegetables and raw egg
ana he drinks only milk. His pan
drinking water he never touches.
HIS head and face resemble those I
cat, and he laps his milk with his lit
red tongue just as a cat does. His fe,
and legs are like those of bear; but hi
magnificent tail is the envy Of every oea
in the zoo
In the daytime he appears sleepy, an
when disturbed he is as timid and sh
as one of the birds. His eyes have q fal
away look, like those of the owls; h
vision is for the night. Yet late in TIL
day he walks about his yard next to hi
cage.
Few people notice the little fellow a
he lies curled up in the dark corner {
his cage, and yet this bear cat is the rare
est specimen of all.
OF his habits little is known-people ar
not enough interested in him to climb th
Himalayas and learn what his brother
are doing. And so the little strange
queerest of all the dweilers in the zot
remains a mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-08

turn them from the temptations of
the cabarets. OF course this enter
tainment, as far as the soldiers were
concerned was free. Any soldier ap-
plying for a seat was given it gratis.
Naturally, the theatre had to be sub
sidized by the government.
"A noisy audience of troopers was
not always conducive to tranquility be-
hind the footlights' continued the old
actress in her soft. musical voice.
"Often their favorite dogs accompanied
them and the discipline of the whip
was a discordant notes, for warning
CANNES placed in close proximity to
one another could only be made tract
able and quiet by the harsh mode of
punishment"
Nine. Daynes-Grassot then added: 81
played at this theatre three years.
When my contract ended ! was given a
gala performance with a check for
500. In those days this was mu-
nificent sum, Rarely was such an
amount given to any actor
In speaking about her present en-
gagement Nine. Daynes-Grassot said
MY part in the La Belle Aventure'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-08
He Can Talk to Turtles

Victor G. Watson, purser of the Royal
Mail steam packet Trent, which arrived
yesterday from Panama and the West
Indies said that seagoing turtles which
are caught off the Colombian coast have
a signal code that Is understood by the
Indians, says the New York Times. "They
communicate" said the purser, by a
series of knocks made with their flippers
on their shells or on a hard surface.
do You understand the knocks?' he
was asked.
The purser replied that he had acquired
few signs from Bill Balls, the bosun' 8
yeoman, who had charge of the turtles on
the Trent, which We're put on board at
Kingston. Picking up a wooden Delaying
pin that was handy Mr.. Watson gave
three slow single knocks on the deck, and
the S5 turtles forward put their heads out
and looked around. Then he gave one
loud knock, and the turtles withdrew into
their shells to wait for the men who
were coming to take them away to be
converted into soup for Thanksgiving
dinners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-08

was to be of woman of 70. / SAID
To M. Robert de Flers, Since I am u
give that age to the character; l VIII
play u more naturally The author mas
voluntarily deferred to this little ca :
price of mine. In our profession one
is apt to- check off the years, but l
have now reached the years OF can
D or ------- ..z-s..--- -=z-=# -----
This venerable actress made her de-
but at the age of II when she took
a child's part in a revue at the the
atre Porte Saint-Martin. The title OF
1t, she says has entirely escaped her
mind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-08
On an Overhead Trolley

The street car conductor was very
impatient. He was waiting for an eld-
orly and very stout lady to board his
car, when she suddenly exclaimed,
Conductor, conductor, will j get
shock IL ] step on that rail?"
He quietly answered. mo. lady, not
unless you put your other foot on the
trolley wire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-08

All, what relief No more tired feet;
no more burning feet; no more swollen
bad smelling, sweaty feet. No more
pain in corns, callouses or bunions. No
matter what ails your feet or what
under the sun you've tried without get
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"TIZ" is the only remedy that draws
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won't seem tight and your feet will
never, Ahurt or get sore, swollen or
tired. Think of it, no more foot misery
no moro burning corns. callouses or
bunione
Get % cent box at any drug store
or department store, and get instant re-
lief Gel whole years foot relief ror
only 25 cents Think of it!
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
UNITED RUSSIA WILL RISE,
SAYS GAR IN WAR CALL

the navy put on a war footing, at the
same time using every endeavor to
obtain peaceful solution. Pourpar-
lers were begun amid friendly rela-
tons with Germany and her ally,
Austria, for the blood and the prop
perty of our subjects were dear to US.
Contrary to our hopes in our good
neighborly relations of long date, and
disregarding our assurances that the
mobilization measures taken were in
pursuance of no object hostile to her,
Germany demanded their immediate
cessation. Being rebuffed in this de-
mand, Germany suddenly declared
war on Russia.
To-day it is not only the protection
of country related to us and UNJUST
ly attacked that must be accorded.
but we must safeguard the honor, the
dignity and the integrity of Russia
and her position among the great
powers.
I'VE believe unshakably that all our
faithful subjects will rise with unani-
nifty and devotion for the defense of
Russian soil; that internal discord
will be forgotten in this threatening
hour; that the unity of the Emperor
with his people will become still more
close, and that Russia, rising like one
man, will repulse the insolent attack
of the enemy.
with a profound faith in the JUS
tice of our work, and with q humble
hope in omnipotent Providence in
prayer, we call Gods blessing on holy
Russia and her valiant troops.
NICHOLAS"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4.-Em-
peror Nicholas issued a manifesto to-
day in which he outlined the events
leading up to the declaration of war
by Germany, and said that Russians
will rise like one man and will repulse
the insolent attack of the enemy"
The manifesto reads as follows:
by the grace of God, We, Nicho-
olas II, Emperor and Autocrat of all
the Russias, King of Poland, and
Grand Duke of Finland, etc, TO all
our faithful subjects make known
that Russia, related by faith and
blood to the Slav people and faithful
to her historical traditions, has never
regarded their fates with indifference.
but the fraternal sentiments of the
Russian people for the Slavs have
been awakened with perfect unanimi-
ty and extraordinary force in these
last few days, when Australia
gary knowingly addressed to Servia
claims unacceptable for an dependent
State.
Having paid no attention to the
pacific and conciliatory reply of the
Servian Government, and having re-
jected the benevolent intervention of
Russia, Austria Hungary made haste
to proceed to an armed attack, and
began to lombard Belgrade, an open
place.
Forced by the situation thus cre-
ated to take necessary measures of
precaution, we ordered the army and
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
BILL TO CREATE
NAVAL LINES Up
BEFORE SENATE
Daniels Reports on Plans of
Trade With South Amer
lea and Europe.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The Sem
ate bill to authorize the Secretary of
the Navy to establish naval lines 20
carry mail, passengers and freight
to South America and Europe was
up for passage in the House today.
Details of the plan, the object of
which is the development of Ameri-
can trade with South America. are TO
be worked out by the navy depart
ment after the bill has been signed
by President Wilson.
Secretary Daniels already has in
formed Chairman Tillman, Of theSen-
ate naval affairs committee, that
five fast cruisers, two fast scout
cruisers, two transports, two Pana-
ma railroad steamers, and five col
liers are available for South Ameri-
can and European service. The FIVE
cruisers, the st. Louis. Charleston,
Milwaukee, Columbia and Mtnneap-
oils, could carry fifteen or twenty
passengers each and could not be
fitted for carrying bulky freight with
out interfering with their military
value but they could carry the mails
and a limited amount of express
freight and parcels, about $50 tons
each.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
NJ ADOO OUT FOR
CLEARING HOUSE
OF ALL NATIONS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Today's
cabinet meeting was devoted almost
entirely to discussion of the European
crisis and the relief of Americans
abroad.
Secretary McAdoo brought up the
subject of an international clearing
house association in which the United
States and European nations should
hold membership, as one method by
which this country might insure the
disposition of its wheat and cotton
crops in foreign markets. With the
banks OF the country fortified with
millions OF additional currency, off,
cials feel that the immediate problem
is how to take care of the crops.
The establishment Of an interna-
tional association and the resumption
of trade, it was pointed out, would
not only result in the sale Of Ameri-
can crops, but would tend to bring
back to the United States much of the
gold recently exported.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT
AND W0MANLY BEAUTY

The newspapers happily have proven
by printing photographs Of many suf-
frage leaders that they are up to the
minute, both as to clothes and as to
beauty, and we contend modern
women are beautiful because they
have learned to care for themselves
and study beauty methods. Then,
too, we have found an astonishing
thing-namely, that they have dis
carded face powder. The reason COM
pIexions suffer so much in summer is
because powder does not offer sufti-
cient protection against the hot sun.
A plain spurmax lotion not only safe
guards the skin from the elements,
but in itself is a beautifier of great
worth. To prepare this lotion at home,
dissolve ounces spurmax from drug
gists in "A pint hot water or witch
hazeD and add 2 teaspoonfuls glycer-
inc. This applied to the skin becomes
invisible and imparts velvety soft
ness and dainty tint to a rough, faded
skin, relieving that shiny, oily ap-
pearance, and its use will insure a
lovely, clear complexion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
Missionary Returns to Post
After Visit in MOntclair

After a visit of six weeks at her
home. Miss Olga Hoff, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Hoff, of Bellevue
avenue, Upper Montclair, has started
for Chimayo, n. M, to continue her
missionary work for the Presbyterian
church Board. While at home Miss
Hoff addressed several large audi
ences concerning her work.
She made strong appeals to the
paopie of Montclair for doctor of
medicine or even a trained nurse for
the Chimayo Valley, declaring that
the only intelligent medical assist
ance at the command of the 1000
inhabitants of the valley is that dis
pensed by herself and her associate
from the supplies OF their home
remedies" and FIRST aid to the In
iured"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
Man Who Found Check
"GOOd as Cash" Refuses
to Divulge His Name

A check for $24.6S, Endorsed by C. A.
Woodruff, an attorney in the Essex
building, was found in the corridor
of City Hall yesterday afternoon.
The draft was made payable to A. D.
schoonover, of 55S Hawthorne avenue.
The check was as good as money. as
it was properly signed.
The young man, who would not di-
vulge his identity, brought the check
to James Wiseman, custodian at the
City Hall. Mr.. Woodruff was COM
municated with by phone and received
the lost check.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
Turkey Orders
Army Modified

ATHENS, Aug. Alt is officially
stated that the Turkish government
has ordered the mobilization of its
army. The announcement says that
the action is taken as a precaution-
ary movement
Despite this, there is a general be-
lief that Turkey has an agreement
with Germany whereby she will assail
Servia, thus releasing most of the
Austrian army to act against Russia.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
Wants Wilson
to Mediate
RY Assoo1Arrn rRKss

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.---A reaolu-
ton directing President Wilson to %. p
proach the warning nations of Europe
with an offer of good Offices Of this
government was introduced today by
Senator McCumber and referred to
the committee on foreign relations.
He win ask for favorable report
tomorrow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-10-29
THOSE TEN AMENDMENTS.

In nearly every paper of this state
now-s day can be found some argument
for or against the constitutional amend
ments to be voted upon next Tuesday.
There are ten in all. Some have more
merit than others, no doubt. However,
when a voter finds the supposedly best
brains in the state in collision as to the
merits of these amendments what is he
to conclude The contentious OF the
factions, political or otherwise, are be-
wildering and leave the voter in state
of ''den't care to vote on them at all. ;"
The constitution of this state is sup
posed to be modelled after that of the
United States, which all regard as
pretty sound. On the other hand is the
old saying, there is always room for
improvement. Unfortunately matters
of this nature cannot be treated like a
pudding simply taste of it to ascer-
tain If it is az right. If that system
could be applied then we would advo-
cate the adoption of all the amend
ments. But it cannot. The whole of
the prdding has to be swallowed to
prove its worth and should it result
in turIAtg the stomach topsy-turvy re-
greet VI hid prevail throughout the state.
If you are satisfied to have the con-
stitution remain as it is there is only
one way to mark your ballot.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-10-29
Wednesday;Morning Wedding.

One of the prettiest weddings of the
season took place at st. Mary's church
yesterday morning at 8 O'Clock nuptial
high mass, when Miss Celia Schaum-
berg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alos
Schaumberg, of thisicity, was joined in
holy inatrimony to Mr.. Patrick Me-
Quaide of Darlington. Rev. NJ. Me-
Quaidef of Shulisburg read the service.
Miss Adelaide Schaumberg, niece of the
bride, was maid Of honor and Mr.. Pat
rick Reilly of Darlington served as best
man.
A samptuous wedding dinner was
served to the immediate relatives at the
brides home after the service, after
which the happy couple boarded the
train for an extended trip to the Pacific
coast. They will be at home in Darl-
ington after April LIST, 1915.
The bride is highly esteemed for her
womanly character. The groom is one
of Darlington S prosperous young men.
Both of these young people have large
circles If friends who wish them many
years II happiness and prosperity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-10-29
The Library has Books for You.


The Mineral Point public library aims
to furnish good books for every indi-
viduai in this town. Among the $500
books in the library are books for the
business man, ths mother and the child;
books for the laborer, the farmer and
the tradesman; books TO amuse and
books 10 inspire books of laughter
and books of tears. In fact books on
almost any subject may be had for the
asking.
1t is as necessary for the books which
Il child reads to be pure and wholesome
as it IS for the food which is to nourish
that cbild's BODY be pare and untainted.
In order to help parents and others in
the choosing Of books FOR young people
the Wisconsin State Library Commits
sion has Issued lists containing names
and prices of children's books. The
lists have been carefully compiled by
those who ought to be thoroughly COM
petent.
The local library does not sell books.
These lists win help you 10 know what
you desire when you buy from your
dealer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-10-29
THREE BIG DAYS
In Mieral Point Oct. 80 and 81, Nov. 2
Friday, Saturday. Monday.

A grand special sale will be held un-
der the auspices Of the Chamber of
Commerce sof this city on Friday, Sat
urday and Monday, Oct. 30-Sl, Nov. 2,
in which all the leading merchants of
our city take part.
The prices in general are very at
tractve. and as each merchant viii
have extra special prices to offer on
certain articles every person will have
an opportunity to get bargains IN all
lines Of merchandise.
Remembe. the dates and by all means
take advantage of this money saving
opportunity If in need of something
substantial and of high grade, It will
pay q travel fifty miles or more to
reach Mineral Point on these sale days.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-10-29
Public School Notes.


This week ends our second month of
school. Report cards will be out next
week
The evening session Of the high
school. held last Tburgday, was well
attended by people interested in the
work of our school,
On account Of not having any school
Friday afternoon, we were forced to
postpone our rhetorical program. Asa
result the following pupils gave their
selections Tuesday morning:
A cutting from 'Iaddie," Daisy
Holmes.
The High School Newspaper, Eliza
beth Davis.
A glee club has been organized by
Miss knight. We expect to have some
splendid musical programs soon.
Don't forget the football game at
the fair grounds tomorrow friday.
Come out and see the boys defeat Mon
roe. We need your support.
VERONICA KETTER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-10-29
Ministers Get Married, Too.

United in marriage at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kinks OF Seymour,
Wis, Oct. %, by the Rev. John Hard
castle, Rev. Delbert j. Coach Of Albion,
Wis, and Miss Clara NJ. Hinkis. After
the ceremony and usual congratulations
and a sumptuous dinner, the happy
wedding party took the evening train.
The bride and groom were the recip-
tents of many beautiful and costly pres
ents from friends who hold them in the
highest esteem.
Rev. Coach is the successful paste.
Of the Albion church and his bride an
excellent and accomplished young lady.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-10-29
The Local Field.

--Correll & Martin for clothing
Smoke Red Trunk cigars.
Call and see our " NUNS. Mrs.
L. c. Stair.
Miss Lorena Jacka visited in War
rem over Sunday.
Miss Lillian Jacka is enjoying
visit in Madison.
viii McManus of Darlington was a
visitor here Saturday.
j. M. Ryan of Blanchardville was
in this city last Friday.
Your team harness cleaned and
oiled for 81 at Beers & Manley's.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zweifel
on Wednesday Of last week, a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Bottoms and
family have moved from Linden to this
city.
Miss Ann Mcmahon of Ridgeway
visited over Sunday with her sister
Ellen.
Mrs. P Polzkill, ST., is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. M. Bregenser, in
Chicago
Miss Catherine Cassidy was a Wis
itor at Hollandrle and Blanchardville
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Reed and
daughter motored here Monday on
business.
Mrs. C. d. Rogers of Milwaukee
returned home Monday, after visiting
at the J. j. Hanscom home
Mrs j. j. Fielder and daughter anC
Mrs. w. j. Morgan visited at Dubuque
the latter part of the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Spang autoeC
in from Livingston on Sunday and en-
joyed good visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Seibert Of
Warred are now residents Of this city
he having purchased the Wallace Bak
cry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Draper anC
daughter left Tuesday for Lancaster
where they expect to make their future
home.
Miss Susan Bennett returned Fri
day from a several months stay wit
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Enzenroth a
Galena.
Mile Horn, exclusive agent for tn
famous Gossard, Hypatia and w. b
Corsets. Prices 81 and up.
Miss Gertrude Stude, teacher 0
piano and organ lessons. For term
inquire at residence, phone 226.
John Alton and wife of Linde
township were noticed as shoppers i
our city the other day. They are nc
the only out-of-town people who knor
where good things can be obtained