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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15
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w WHENEVER a vaudeville COM
M edian wants 10 be really
w sure of getting a laugh he
will hazard the guess that some one
or other comes from Oshkosh. Osh-
kosh is a perfectly good little Wis
cousin city, and why people laugh
whenever it is mentioned is hard to
explain. They do laugh, however,
a little more than they do at the
mention of that other mirth-provok-
ing name, Kalamazoo.
But here is an Oshkosh girl who
has just attained the greatest kind
of success as a prima donna in Paris.
Esther Peterson is her name.
Little Miss Peterson is the daugh-
ter of a wandering Methodist min
ister-an Evangelist. When she was
only nine she walked clear across
the United States with her father.
She sang hymns while he played an
old-fashioned barrel organ.
The childs rare voice attracted
the attention of a rich Chicago man,
a patron offthe arts and famous
teacher of the voice
The musician followed them, and
the very next week the little girl
had been freed from the barrel organ
and was studying under her bene-
factor.
~>,When she was in her early teens
she went to Paris. There she sup
ported herself, in fashion, by teach
ing and by occasional newspaper
writing. She was able each week to
put aside the few dollars that gave
her the privilege of attending the
classes of Jean De Reszke and his
brother Edouard, the most famous
teachers in Paris outside of the late
Nine. Marchesi.
And then only few days ago she
sang as "Lakme' ut the Gazette
LyriQue Seldom was there such
instantaneous, glorious success I'M
presarios clamored for her Dur
ing the Winter she will sing at
Cannes, at Mentone and other Win
ter resorts. She has been engaged
for the "Graude Semaine" at Deau-
ville-in itself triumph
And all this, to the confusion OF
the humorists, has come to a girl
from Oshkosh
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

the isolated contraction of one of
these muscles without several of the
others is usually difficult or impos-
sible to obtain.
For this reason ] consider 1t useful
in oral gymnastics to exercise all
the muscles supplied by the facial
nerve, no matter how accessory they
may be. They all have the power of
stimulating activity in the parts de-
pending on the same innovation.
The LESSONS of the middle ear,
which are the commoneSt causes of
deafness, are thickening of the mem.
branes, exudates, adhesions, obstruc
tons and scleroses These are usual
ly due to eruptions which occur fire.
quently among heavy eaters and
rheumatic subjects or to various
atrophieS Of old age. These injuries
occur in the outer part of the middle
ear. They are all subject to the
ameliorating effect of oral gym
nastics. Though nutrition may be
interfered with it is not abolished,
and the parts affected share in the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

The apparatus for transmitting the
sound waves. This Is the common
est of all forms of deafness.
The muscles and bones of the mid
die ear-stirrup bone, incus bone ana
hammer bone-have a function OF
prime Importance to our hearing.
They are the accommodating agents
for that apparatus OF perfection, the
drum. They are as useful to the
sense of hearing as the accommodate
ing muscles of the eye to that OF
sight. The muscles of the external
ear and those of the EuStachian TUBE
have only secondary role, put
nevertheless they give help which Is
not to be neglected.
Oral gymnastics should exercise all
these muscles in order to increase
their power. Those of the drum APP
pear to be removed from the action
of our will, mt least in the majority
of persons. But the education OF
these latter muscles is much easier
than most of us would think, and II
they do not obey our will more read
lily it is principally because we nave
not exercised them.
Take, for instance, the muscles OF
the scalp and the external ear. ] be-
lieve that it Is quite exceptional to
find Il man who can contract them
voluntarily, yet actually we can ma
Il considerable number of persons
who can do so. indicating that the
function was originally a normal one.
We also know that children in play
often make practise of exercising
their cranial muscles and their eX-
ternal ears and seldom have any
difficulty in doing 1t.
Later this faculty is generally lost
through lack of exercise, but little
patience and perseverance will suf-
flee to restore it and produce very
appreciable contractions.
II Is the same with the muscles of
the Eustachian tube. Is it not rea-
sonable TO expect that the exercises
which set in motion the cranial mus
cIes, the external ear and the Eusta-
chan tube must affect the associated
muscles of the ear drum? Thus my
system of oral gymnastics ends IN
making the muscles of the delicate
ear drum contract with the external
muscles.
Observe that all these muscles are
supplied by the same nerve, the Ia
cial nerve, and that this common In
nervation explains the close relation
ship which unites them and associates
them in their contractions. In fact,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15
By Professor Fernet
In His address Before the Paris
Acddcmy of Medicine.


r HAVE been engaged for two years
in perfecting q method of using
the external voluntary muscles of
the ear and scalp to combat ad-
vancing deafness.
The active and systematic use of
these muscles has the effect Of mas
saying the ear drums, bones and
nerves, maintaining their blood sup
ply and nutrition and of protecting
them against atrophy. The exercises
are principally useful in keeping the
external and middle ear in good con
dition. | would not dwell too much
on their value in connection with the
auditory nerve, but their effect can
only be good.
Making faces" or the active use
of the facial muscles, has in many
ways a high value in preserving the
acuteness of our senses and conSc-
Iuently life. To this fact we must
sllIlpult III Nplit 'tSi'N wv '''S
life so commonly enjoyed by minis
tcrs of religion. They use the facial
muscles constantly and regularly in
preaching.
The same conclusion may be drawn
from actors, although the fact of
their longevity is not 50 generally
recognized Those actors who de.
vote themselves to the serious side
OF their calling with success appear
10 live longer than other men and
to retain the acutcness of their
senses and faculties to much
greater age than other old men. 1t
is hardly necessary to explain that
actors use and train their facial
muscles to greater degree than any
other class Moreover, they derive
an additional benefit from the fact
that acute hearing is necessary to
their worn and they never allow II to
become dpl from insufficient use.
| describe my method of training
the ear as "oral gymnastics" 1t Is
applicable in all cases where deaf
ness is due not to an irremediable
lesion of the acoustic nerve or the
auditory centres, but to a change in
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

ADVICE of n friendly Scientist, a Pr0fessOT OF
Chemistry at an English University. The treat
ment he advised is so thorough, simple and easy
to that | want every other sufferer III Amer
lea to know about it. 1t worked such a change
in my appearance and my happiness that
gladly waive my natural feelings of senstlxeness
and will tell broadcast to all who are afflicted
how | destroyed every trace of hair. never 10
return.
II you are a sufferer and would like to have
full details, Just send along your name (statlns
whether Mrs. or Mss and address, and TWO,
cent stamp for return postage. and | Will seno
YOU in full detail the advice and instructions
which resulted in my own cure after All else
failed. Address your letter, Mrs. kathNn
jenkins, Apt 46l b. G. Wentworth Building
Boston, Mass.
NOTE: Mrs Jenkins, as her photo
graph shotUS, is q lady of Refinement
and for gears tUds 10eH kHolOR as So
ctety Leader IN Scranton, Pa.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

~ u . ~ "a lhib o. " ~ w.
and | grew almost to
hate myself for my
unsightly appearance.
There are many
things advertised for
Superfluous Hair, and
j think | tried them
all, but never with
ally result, except to
waste my money and
burn my skin.
But, uutwithstand.
ing all my years OF
disappointment, to-
day there is not a
sign of SuperAuous
Hair on my face,
arms or anywhere
else. I got rid OF it
through following the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

Anatomical Drawing of the Face
MuscuIature Showing How All
the Muscles, Including Those of
the Ear. Are Controlled by the
Same Nerve-the Facial. The
Arrangement of the Muscles
Makes 1t Plain, Too, How
Pull Upon Any of Them Results
in a Movement of the Ear Mus
cles Also.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

incessant movement Of regeneration,
which characterizes life, though in Il
reduced degree. We may, therefore,
hope to bring them to better con-
dition by stimulating their nutrition.
The benefits obtained by oral gym
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

described as making faces, you con
tract successfully the different mus
Giles of the lips, the wings of the
nostrils and the eyelids. The con-
traction of each group of muscles
should be repeated certain number
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

form between each series physical
exercises of different character,
such as breathing exercises. You
must not forget that to obtain a
satisfactory result great patience,
perseverance and an intelligent pre-
liminary instruction are necessary.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15
HOW | CURED MY
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
A Friendly Scientist Showed Me How
10 Cure 1t Forever
WILL TELL YOU FREE HOW TO GET
RID OF YOURS TOO

For long time / was sorely trosbled by
EideoUs growth of Superfucus Hair my face
and arms. My face was indeed sight from the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

OF the external ear and OF the Eusta-
chian tube They thus proceed from
the muscles most remote to those
nearest to the ear drum, which is the
principal object to be reached.
In the first exercise, which may BE-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
WILL NOT ABANDON
OVERSEE FLIGHT
TIE AMERICAS TRANsATLANT MTG
ATTEMPT MAY BE POSTPONED
1T PORTE GOES HOME.


New, York. Aug 5-The attempted
flight of tho America across the Allan
'i@ "i'f "o PoS'p"ile'' opt hot "o'iiz
doned, IT GFaat britain becomes
deeply involved in war. according to
.taf.u.a,.+ mad. t..Aa.z ~. " u
'aSH' pIeae'i'1'iFe ~ ho"H'ah an
aIpaker. ii was expected that con-
ference would be held here last night
-, 60, n l,..u.4z- -
tenant Johh :. Forte, Is ~ "ho was
70 have pHeted the great aircraft. but
Afr Cgriisa was cnrnpeiied ia po To
Kyoshtnptor ON nf,stnnse
Iieutanant Porte left The Adfron-
.{arbs 1ast pirbt far ms civ Mr.
rurties left washington almost at the
same tf,7e. and mo Two WIN hold a
conference here some time TODAY with
Mr. cash and II IL exDected that a
dac{stop regarding TN. futura al the
America win he made. The meeting
rrnrah1y WIN DE either al the New
York r}nh ar al Mr. W.auarna}ser1s Of
frn
Mr. Gosh said that II Great britain
became 1eep}v involved 1t wiz make
uosfponefnfnt Of the trim Of The
America Unavailable h,lt # Womb mot
mean AN abandonment Of the attempt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
IMPORTANT RULING
On INCOME TAXES
CORPORATIONS SUBJECTED TO
SPECIAL CONCESSIONS AC-
CORDING TO RULING.

Internal Revenue Collector Mon
cure has been 3eluged with inquiries
concerning the income tax require
ments from corporations, and has
used endeayora 10 supply tile ne2es-
sary Information.
Deputy Collector Wade yesterday
stated that the laws regulating this
branch Of the service gave the cor
porations much opportunity to place
themselves within the law.
THE law" said Mr.. Wade gives
all corporations plenty Of lee way.
While the letter Of the statute places
December 81 as the last day upon
which returns may be made, there is
a proviso which gives to corporations
the right TO fix upon any stipulated
date as the fiscal year for the part-ca-
lar corporation. Notice Of such con-
dition should be sent in within thirty
days prior to March 81. but this may
not mean that corporations must be
held down to that date. although the
notice should then be sent the col
iector
After such notice has been sent,
and the corporation fixes stated
fiscal year according 10 the business
operations of the particular corpora
ton, the department accepts that as
the real year upon which the income
should he based
In ordinary income cases the last
of the year is the base upon which 20
act, but III tho matter of corporations,
the government allows tive different
ones to fix their own fiscal yeaEs. and
the taxes Is 10 he paid upon that basis.
Deputy Wade stated yesterday that
he would he glad to explain fully and
in detail tbe section of the statute
which refers To corporations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
T iiriing Heard at
Sandy I Hook
Naval Battle Off American Coast Believed
To Be In Progress Between German,
French and British Cruisers

New York, Aug. 5.--sounds of bat
tie within earshos of Sandy Hook
came from the southeast out Of the
sea between o and ii O'Clock last
night, and the coastwtsc wireless OPP
orators, who had been hearing French.
German and British cruisers coTnrnu-
nicating in the wireless codes of their
respective nav1es during tho after
noon and early evening, felt sure that
they were In conflict, probably not
moro than thirty miles away.
The southeastcrly wind brought the
sharp bark of rapid firers distinctly
70 the ears of listeners in the towers
at the Hook, and to officers ard men
of the garrison at the fort,
Shots were heard Mt intervals of
about minute for three-quarters Of
an hour up to 1f.15 T.. NJ. Before
that they were less frequent, and
seemed 20 lac from guns OF heavier
Csliibcr.
Soon after midnight sounds like
those Of rapid fire gums came drifting
IN on the wind towar;! Long Beach
on the long Island shore. The crash
was intermittent, and first was taken
by natives to he the exhaust of auto
mobiles No cars were within miles,
however. and "a crowd quickly gather
ed ON the beach pceIing out TO sea.
1t was estimated by wireless men
who overheard the cruisers talking
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
MEETS HIS COUSIN
FOR FIRST TINE

Mr. r. Il. Anderson. OF San Fran
cisco, connected with the San Fran
cisco News Letter and the Overland
Monthly, dropped into Kichmond for
the first time in his career of thirty
two years, to see the city and to call
upon his cousin, Martin Anderson.
proprietor or the Hotel Lawrence.
The two cousins had never seen
each other. The father of the visitor
left Freder icksburg shortly after the
war. and settled in the far West.
where he has since lived. The two
youngsters had a grand old time talk
ing over family matters and the pros
poets of family reunion during the
exposition next year
MIR. Anderson is in the newspaper
business. and is on his way home
from "a trip through the East. He will
go to Atlanta from here, and will take
in New Orleans before setting his
face toward home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
CAPACITY HOUSES
WITNESS CABIRIA

"Cahiria." the masterpiece III NOV
ing pictures, continues to attract Ca
pacity houses at the Bijou thcater
where performances are given twice
daily, a matinee at 3 p. Nj, and even
ings at S:l5. Constructed by Gabri-
ele d'Annun2io ftaly's foremost poet
and dramatisr. with special must
cal score played by a symphony or
chestra Of fourteen pieces. when one
stops to think of a picture costing
quarter uf a million dollars 10 pro-
duce. a sum exceeding the production
expense Of ten of the largest OF high
class productions. the public in gen
eral owes the Italia company, OF Italy.
a big vote Of thanks for presenting
this romantic, historical drama 20 the
masses as an educational feature. q
'Cabria" is the last word in mo-
ton photography. 1t has never been
equaied for regal splendor and bar
hariau maEniticence. Its cast Is COM
posed Of the best known players Of
Rome and the ensembles, mohs and
armies number a good deal over five
thousand people Cabiria besides its
tremendous and tragic interest, has a
high educational value. 1t shows real
history on the screen. 1t shows the
people Of Rome and Carthage as they
lived AT that period Every detail
shown on the screen rs faultless.
II would certainly be worth the
while of all educators or students OF
history 10 visit the Bijou during THIS
engagement il only to study this era
Of history ON the screen
For the benefit of the thousands OF
picture lovers who will see "Cabiria."
1t might be mentioned that seats are
reserved for both the afternoon and
evening performances, and are now
selling at the Bi1ou box office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
Wilson Proposes
General Mediation

lntlmation had beeu received that
such an offer would be fayorably re-
celyed. President took the position
that the European war was so stu
pendGuS and that .'s effect on the en-
tire world was liable 10 he 50 lasting
that the United S ttes is one Of the
few large neutral powers. could not do
otherwise than at least offer TO be the
means Fl. hriag!Es 9e4--444t pea ace.
The proner OF good Offices was not
sent 70 the governments ~ Seryia and
Montenegro because those countries
are not parties to the Hague conVen-
ton.
A hope that the presidents offer
might be accepted was prevalent in
official circles because it Is not ueces-
sary for any OF the warning powers
70 change the present military status
II they accept It, Article / Of the
Hague convention provides: The ac-
Ceptance of mediation cannot, unless
there be an agreement TO the con-
trary, have the effect Of iuterruptiHg.
delaying or hinderiug mobilization or
other measures or preparations for
war. II II takes place after the com
mencement of hostilitles. the military
operations In progress are not inter
rupted in the absence Of an agreement
TO the contrary
The first of the week the admins
tration was disinClined 10 offer its
good Offices believing it would be more
successful to wait unta some decisive
crisis before taking the step. The
enormity Of the war crisis, however,
determined president Wilson that 1T
was his duty to mako this effort 20
clear the war atmosphere Of Europe
The message leaves The way open. i'm
case Of present refusal fer neEot3a-
tions IN the future.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
TOBACCO CONPAN
LEAVE TIE MARKET
IMPERIAL AND EXPORT WILL
AWAIT EUROPEAN DE
YELoPMEST.

Wilson, n g. Aug 1.-Two Of the
largest buyers of leaf tobacco -~haEe
withdrawn their buyers from the South
Carolina market and that there Is like
lihood that the same companies. the
Imperial Tobacco company and the EX-
Dot Leaf Tobacco company. both Of
which have largo driving plants here,
VIII wait for a settlement of the Euro
pean troubles before they purchase to-
hacco.
Both concerns ship largely 10 Eng
!aud The Export Leaf Tobacco com
pauy is iust completing new plant
here. an immense affair, and at cost
of 100000. In addition to the ground,
which cost them $1,000 AS result
OF the condition existing, tobacco and
cotton farmers are very uneasy here.
The crop is far above the average and
more money has been spent for fertl~
lizer In tnis country than ever be
fore,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
:38 Killed In
Railway
~ QSkz

Joplin, Mo. Aug 5-Thirty-eight
persons were killed and twenty-five
injured, six fatally, when north
bound passenger train on the Kansas
City Southern railway crashed head
on into motor car No. 1903 on the
North Missouri and North Arkansas
railway. near Upton Ford. twelve
miles south Of here. at $50 O'Clock
tonight
The cars met on a curve. The mo-
tor car. which was going about thirty
five miles an hour, was telescoped
and took fire Thirty eight charred
bodies were brought 10 Joplin on A
relief train tonight.
The motor car Is said to have over
run her orders to meet passenger
train No. at Upton Ford.
All Of the injured except the con-
ductor and engineer ok~the passenger
train, were passengers on the motor
car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06

Major Henry, Captain Parker and
Captain Pope, other American army
officers have asked permission OF tho
French government to follow the ar
my operation
Mrs. Herrick. wife Of the amhas-
sader. has offered her services as
nurse Her example has been follow
ed by Mrs. Potter Palmer and dozen
other prominent American women.
Ambassador Herrickfs committee is
oble to supply the immediate needs
of Americans unable to change bak
notes. or have letters Of credit CASH
ed. All the supplies Of gasolene have
been requisitioned by the government.
but the military authorities are keep
ing the embassy supplied
Carries Baby ! ortN Miles.
Poor and homeless Germans are
going to the United States officials
for assistance.
Young Americans under Mr.. Under
wood are busily engaged with auto
mobiles in searching for American
children IN Paris schools and bring
ing them to the embassy.
1t Is expected that Austria-Hun-
gary VIII request Am bassador Herrick
to take charge Of tho embassy hero
on the same terms ON which the Ger
man embassy was taken over.
SIGH ti TttuFii+itg toHAbthCo -
seen in the fact that $500. geo in cash
was deposited In leading American
banks here this morning. Another In
dication Is that more Americans are
arriving than those leaving
An American carrying a baby In
his arms walked forty miles TO Paris
last night.
Two cattle trains filled with Amer
leans left Paris early yesterday morn
Ing. Tho train was composed OF
eight cars without seats. The passen-
gers lay or sat on the straw-coyered
floors. Good humor prevailed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06

that they were In the vicinity OF tho
lower Jersey coast, or out I'm the
steamship lane all day. Cruisers, thai
the experts believed to bc the Essex
and Lancaster, were heard distinctly
exchanging code messages TN the early
afternoon. 1t WAS estimated that the
German cruiser Dresden. which was
heard talking early last night, was
then about forry-nln niles of Fire
Island.
A battle between tie two French
vessels and the British ON one side
and the Germans On the other had
been expected after the sailing of tho
Ltssitania early yesterday morning. II
WAS said aboard the Iusitania just
before she sailed that the I.As-e1 as.a
Lancaster, perhaps with the help Of
the French ships, had been ordered
to find and destroy The German cruis-
ers
The British freight steamship Kioto,
from far Eastern ports. reported CT
Quarantin last night chat her wire
less operator had heard code messages
flying through the air oily the Hook
yesterday afternoon. He WAS unable
10 learn the nationality of the war
vessels sending the signals.
The Gunarder pannenis, freu the
Mediterranean. was aware that she WA.
in proximity TO war craft yesterday
afternoon. and In the PRECEDING.
The wireless operator aboard sac Red
ID. iiner Caracas. from san Juaa. said
he heard code messages yesterday af-
terno0n, and that the semderH seemed
10 be not very far of the Hook.
The French warshEps, one at them.
u wireless expert, snid, being the Condo,
were ~schanG cling eode messages large
part of the afternoon. One shore opera