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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
MODERN WHALING VESSEL
Naked, Ugly Craft That Is Built for
 Hard Service

Every spring a number of whaling ships go out from British Columbia ports to en- gage in hunting the monster mammals to be founud in large numbers along the north Pacific coast, says Vancouver, B. C.. special to the New York Sun. The changed conditions in the whale fishing business and the style and equipment of the craft employed in the industry, as compared with those of few generations ago. are of special interest to people who follow the career of those who pursue this peculiar business
 Some of the whale fishing boats were overhauled in the Vancouver docks re- gently for the seasons run, and it Is in- teresting to note that the bottoms of the craft are painted green instead of red, as was formerly the custom. This is to pre- vent the whales from seeing so plainly the approach of the ship, as they see red paint under the water, and for that req son all the whalers now have green un- derworlxs
 In general appearance the whaier is a naked, ugly craft. The bows flare high to give room for gun platform, and the stern IS cut away so that 1t rides low, SlVlng the screw a deep drive The houseworlS is iron. with narrow navigat- lng platform and a little steering box on the top of the fore end of the house. The gun IS the most interesting feature of these whalers, It is a short tubed cannon on swivel bearings and discharged with hrupp firing screw. It is carried on a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Brotherhood Movement Significant

The most significant thing of the mo- ment that I discover in the large affairs of the Christian world" observed Dr. Meyer in New York a day orr two ago, just, before departing for home. ''is this brotherhood movement. This is strong est in America, but is growing in Eng land. It is most advanced here among Presbyterian and Methodists, but obtains among Congregationalists, disciples and others. The proposal is that the brother hoods unite with the International Sun day School association and make one grand and great force or federation in behalf of Christian education, laymen being the backbone of the movement and the Bible the foundation. We believe we shall create an enterprise for religious education that shall be a mans job. and the bigger the man the more worth his while to take hold of the job
 '"The late Sylvester Horne. great Chris tion pastor and leader as well as member of Parliament but off in the midst of most wonderful usefulness, led the enter prise in England. It has it's start in the Free churches at first, but Is gradually being entered upon by established chuch- men. l consider it, especially the Ameri- can part of it, one of the most significant and hopeful things in the whole realm Of Christian effort. Christian education on broader lines, and men behind it: could any cause be more telling and impor- tant?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Jersey Dog Owner Resists Tax

l From the New York Mall.
 1 Rose!and, N. J.-This town is in the throes of a wordy war because many citizens refuse to recognize the right of l the authorities to demand a license fee from those who keep dogs. | Twelve of the most widely known resi- dents of this borough faced Recorder Frank P Kelly. who imposed fines upon them
 | After three hours of oratory and de- , nunciation. Il of them felt relieved of their l indignation and concluded to pay up as cen anded.
 l The twelfth stood firm and refused to pay license on his dog He demanded that he be sent to jail. Then the recorder weakened 2 little himself and gave the firm citizen 4S hours in>which to pay or go to jail If the fine Is not forthcoming he will be sent down to the county jail
 at Newark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26

Many parties tuck in a picnic basket, and then in the coolest hour of the morn- ing just before dawn they stop by the roadside or on a bridge over the Thames and breakfast. Any morning between 1 and : o'clock, the early worker trudging over Putney Bridge or along the Ham, mersmith Road may see a large car fly past laden with tired people, swathed up to their necks in rugs probably asleep.
 A faVorite river trip by night Is that down to Greenwich. where thay make the worlds time. such a trip. in fact, as is described in Compton Maekenzie,s much read novel, Carnival" Here supper can be taken conveniently on board. with every additional luxury and comfort. and there Is more sociabilitv for bigger par ties can foregather. For up-river mid night trips, the height of luxury is the electric canoes which go SO silently that they do not even break the stiffness of the night by throb or splash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26

long gun platform on the ships bow, and is pointed with a wooden hand stock.
 lhe platform is rigged with grips for the gunners' feet In a heavy sea. The gun is loaded with an iron crow. pointed with thin-shaped time shell, and with four hinged harbs fastened to the shaft with rope yarn. When the harpoon Is fired into the whale the fastenings are re- leased, the barhs open and the shell ex- plodes; the shaft of the harpoon Is slot ted and a ring runs in the slot; from the ring a wire line Is coiled in a case on the platform and extends to winch near the gun carriage. The winch is used to pay out and reel in the line when the whala has been harpooned and it is fighting for It's life.
 When the mammal Is dead 1t Is drawn alongside the ship by reeling in the wire cable. Ar is then pumped into the whale through hose with a hollow lance noz- gle which Is attached to the engine of tho ship. The air causes the mammal to float high out of the water and renders it easy to tow. Some nine or 10 of these whaling ships cruise this coast each sea- son. Some Of the whales found in tho north Pacific waters weigh as much as 90 tons. None Of the flesh Is used for food. although it Is said to be very good, palatable and healthful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26

such committee puts Free church on par with Established, and unites for prac- tical action Protestant England.
 .The purpose of this committee might not be understood in America, where state and church are distinct, but in England matters come up constantly affecting ed- rcation. civic affairs. even political in- terests, and involve church rights and control. On the Free church side of this committee are among others the Revfl Drs. Horton, Scott, Leggett, Garvey. For syth, Selby, Shakespeare and men of their light and leading. I have the honor to be secretary. The meaning of such com mittee. it's work and it's influence, is that a new relation exists between Chris tians of the kingdom. There is unity of action an understanding of the com mon aims, such as England never knew before. Perhaps it is the most significant of all recent English church news"
 Naturally, the sympathy of the Rev. pr. Meyer is with Ulster In it's con- tention against Irish home rule and he frankly said in his talk that it is. But there will be no war" he added quickly. "En glishmen often go great way with words. but this Irish question will be adjusted without resort to arms. Ulster tually come in. Do you know that Ul- tually come in. Do you know that Nl-
 
 tal the ruling money power in England. and that its interests will compel 1t to waive prejudices. Ulster must con- tinue to have Irish products reach the outer world in greatest measures through her.
 Sentiment will. and ought to play its part Even religious convictions should be contended for But the divergent elements will come together in time. Business will be of a character to bring them both closer, and as Protest ant and Catholic come to know each other better. agreement will follow. Now there Is excitement. 1t is true, but we Britishers get on by compromises. Each side will grant something, and in few years prosperity and peace will reign. Both sides and all parties have labored too long and have too carefully weighed each step. to turn back now"
 Praises King George
 George V, the King, is depended on with confidence to accomplish much to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
The Wisdom of Sam

From the New York Sun
 In a certain negro settlement in Louisiana there is a judge who holds court in ono room wooden shack whose furnishings consists of a pima tahle a half dozen chairs and a big book.
 One day a negro was brought before him for being drunk
 Well, sam. I've got to fine you ac- cording to what the law book says" and Tipping over a few pages of tho big book on the table he pointed to some figures, and continued. There it is, S1S.90. See it9"
 "Yes. sir. an here's yo' money" re- piled Sam, handing it out quickly and departing with an acquaintance.
 When they had passed out of tho hearing of the judge the acquaintance began talking of the big fine and conn plained:
 Why didn't yo' argufy with tho iedee an'git him to reiuce them law book figgers?' Law book?" replied Sam. Why. man. that ain't no law book. that ain't nothin' but a mall order catalogue. An wuz glad enough ter pay him what he asst me. cause he only turned over as far as the big baby buggies. If he'd a turned over to the ottermohiles he'd a sent me up fer life3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Sympathizes With Ulster

The Rev. Dr. Meyer Is secretary of a committee which is perhaps unlike any other in all the world. The present King of England Is In effect member of it.
 The present Archbishopko of Canterbury Is also member of 1t. It should be ex- plained that for ages the established church has assumed that it was and is the sole arbiter of religious interests in the kingdom. Quite recently Canterbury created a committee of 15 members from each of the Established and Free churches, or 30 in all. For the first time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
LIVE CHURCH NEWS IF WHOLE WORLD Dr. F. B. Meyer Talks Inter-
 eingly On Al Subjects ENGLISH SITUATION
ENGLISH STU
Established Church and Free Churches Coming Closer Together-Broth- erhood Movement Most Sig .
 nificant Thing, He Says

New York, July Special 1--without question the Rev. Dr. F. s. Meyer of London Is one of the foremost Christian leaders and statesmen of this or any time. Known in American almost as well as in England, and in all of the English speaking world as well as in either, he is consulted by kings and presidents. princes and reformers. as are few men in the old world or the new. In denoms- national allegiance he is a Baptist, but he has been pastor of London Congre- gational church. that of the famous Rev. Dr. Newman Hall. and in America has always been identified with the Moody educational interests and with Presby- terians.
 Tn England he is a leader of the Free church, but consulted by the King, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, by the premier in Downing street, by cabinet secretaries who must deal with Turkey, with Egypt. with India with the Balkans, with everybody, while as an evangelist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26

bring about amicable settlement of the present Ulster wrang1e. T feel that he can be depended on" continued the Rev MT. Meyer. 'because I heard him say recently, and that in quite a modest and natural way. that for many years ana certainly since he had been on the
 throne. he had obeyed an early rule of
 ms life to read a chapter of the Bible
 every day. Not Englishmen alone, but
 the whole world has confidence Tn a
 King of England who reads his Bible
 daily.
 Queen Mary is sincere Christian
 woman. She Is not only old fashioned
 in her beliefs and works, but she Is
 right up-to-date in her ways. American
 women whom I saw at Northfield the
 other day, who formed a union oi
 women's missionary effort for ell
 America. are not more modern. The
 Queen is in close touch with the womer of England who do personal Christian
 work King and Queen are making a household of the highest purity. They are maintaining in this respect tho throughout the region of Queen Vic torta. The world and the world people
 are influenced for good"
 The Church Peace conference, meet ing within a few days at Constance Germany. and attended by about 5l American and 100 English, Scotch anC and German minister's profoundly in terests the Rev. Dr. Meyer, although he is unable to attend it. "We are al
 too close range properly to appreciat, the President for his Mexican policy anC Andrew Carnegie for his support of tn, peace campaign. Fifty years hence they
 will be honored in your country ane in mine. yea. in all the world. as they deserve. Politicians, some newspaper.
 and dealers In gun powder work up wal sentiment.
 There is a council of Christian min listers in England, free and established that has done much to bring about better feeling between Germany anc
 England. A council of like make ex. | ists in Germany. Visits have been paic 1 in bodies to respective countries. Ser mons have been preached. Jingoisn has been condemned. It seems to mt there may we'll be formed in America
 similar council. If the United State'
 does not break out into war scares a. we in England do American ministers having formed a peace council, may come over and help us put down thes' silly and useless agitations over noth ing at all that is worth while. Wher all of us get better acquainted dis trust of each other ends"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26

he stands in the foremost rank both as actual preacher and as revival of re- vfval campaigns. Ripe in years and in knowledge. he can with difficulty think in terms of merely the British Isles, but must do so in words and phrases that fit South Africa to St. Petersbur4 and South America to Alaska
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-10-23

President Wilson is the most benevoently and effectively
busy Of the age He has addressed messages to mine
and operatives in the Colorado coal district practically
reached point almost inolerableThe Bloomington )
Bulletin.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28
The Fashionable Veil

Mask veils-the sort which cover
the tips of the nose and leave the
pretty lips exposed-have come into
fashion again, and every girl who
knows their value is wearing them.
The mask veil is of two shapes. In
its most familiar form It is fan-like
affair in chantilly OF family covered
net, with a scalloped border.
1t is adjusted to cover only TIT
upper half of the face and not to
show more than is necessary against
the hats brim.
The other phase of the mask veil
could not be worn otherwise than
with brimmed hat. since it is merely
a frill attached to the chapeau's edge,
shading the eyes and merely brushing
the tip of the nose. Some of these
odd little wells are merely of tulle and
have no edges other than the usual
selvage Of the material.
The chic thing in face xeils Is the
black LOOTED heliotrope maline affair,
which makes the wearer's complexion
look wondrous fair. OF the same
character is the mesh in lemon-tonec
spider webbing, over-clouded with
filmiest black tulle. The idea IS TO
have, the mask veil thick enough to
shadow the upper portion of the face
without actually concealing it. The
nose and eyes are merely blurred,
whereas the shape and coloring or
the mouth and chin stand out dis
tinetly. The thing which makes the
mask veil most appealing to some
women is that it need not be dis
turbed when one is seated at q
luncheon or tea table. as it in no way
interferes with eating and drinking
Exchange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28
Copyright Newark Daily
Continued from Yesterday

Davie began to pout.
When we play games You al
ways want to do the incest things,
he accused, you know I'd rather
be the captain"
But you don't know how" in
sisted Dorothy, tugging impatiently
at one of her curls, 'I'll let you be
the captain after awhile, and If
you're going to stand and quarrel
about it, / won't play at all, so
there," And she turned about and
walked across the pavilion TO
where mother Dear and nurse
Nellie were watching the storm
tossed waves.
Davie looked after her, his eye
brows drawn together and his low
er lip poking out.
Il don't care he cried, I'll
play by myself"
Then he began to pretend that the
bench on which he was sitting was
a boat out on the waves and that
he was the captain. Tossing his
arms and shouting nightly. he
gave orders to his frightened crew.
Then he went among the passen-
gers, telling them not to be afraid.
I'm the captain of this boat. and
won't let it sink" he assured them,
$50 stop crying, all you scared
folks, cause there's nothing to be
scared about"
While he played Davie kept one
eye on Dorothy. 1t was lots more
fun to have somebody to play with,
he thought, but not when she want
ed to be the boss and do all the
nice things herself.
Dorothy was sitting beside
mother Dear, paying no attention
to Davie at all.
''Shiver my timbersl Hard alec,
my heartiesl" cried Davie, trying to
think of all Of the terms used by
Henry, the handy man, who used
to be a sailor
Dorothy paid no attention. Davie
played little longer, then walked
slowly over to the bench.
o, motherl Look at that big
one!" Dorothy cried. making a
trumpet of her hands, so that
mother Dear could hear her voice
above the roar of the wind.
"Poohi / don't think it's very
big" shouted Davie, determined to
be noticed. 1--WE seen bigger
waves'n that"
This time Dorothy looked at him.
You never did"
II did, too"
"Davie, you didn't. Look at that
big one. | s'pose you've seen b 'gger
tilted upward, but a big raindrop
spoiled the effect. Dorothy wiped
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28

it off, laughing, in spite of herself
Then Dayie laughed, too, and good
humor was restored, while mother
Dear smiled at nurse Nellie over the
children's heads.
I'd love-" said Dorothy presently,
casting side glance at mother
Dear, I'D love to walk up and down
the boardwalk in my new oilskins."
Davies eyes began to glow.
So'dI. We couldn't get wet you
know, cause uncle Dick gave them
to us and the rain can't come
through Them" he declared SOL
EMMY.
But mother Dear shook her head,
saying that she was afraid a gust
of wind would blow her children
away.
Dorothy and Davie were disap-
pointed, but just as Dorothy was
about to coax a gust of wind blew
over the pavilion, sending her curls
out straight and causing her to hold
tightly to the bench. while down be-
low the sand whirled In binding,
stinging sheets
You see2' said mother Dear.
and Dorothy nodded.
Tomorrow said she, when the
sun comes out and the wind stops
blowing, Davie. we'll come down to
the beach and find things. You
don't know what we might find"
'What?" Immediately demanded
Davie.
Mother. isn't he tant-tant-a-
lizing?" Dorothy stumbled over the
big word. 81 just said that We
didn't know what we might find.
and then he said what Davie
Dear, you-you make me angry"
And her blue eyes flashed.
Davie scowled.A
well, | wanted to know" he
said
And Just then-and it was good
thing, too, because another quarrel
might have been started-nurse
Nellie pulled out her watch and de-
ciared that it was almost time for
father Bears train to come in.
mercy mel" Mother Dear start
ed up, Strengthening her hat. 1T
would never. never do for him to
come up to the house and find no.
body there. Mercy me-
He'd think somebody kidnapped
u.s." cried Dorothy, laughing.
This idea amused Dayie, too.
He'd be scared, l guess" he
said. "and we'd be right here in
the pavilion all the time. wouldn't
we?"
(To be continued)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28
NOW, THEN, MADAME, WHAT ARE YOU
GOING TO DO ABOUT YOUR WAIST LINEp

Begin to draw in your waists. The
first sign of the fall will be fitted gar
ments and smaller waists. So, all
this beautiful freedom we have en-
joyed will be curtailed and we shall
probably have to endure some of the
old misery of laeing.
The low-busted corset will be re-
tanned, it is believed, but every wom-
an must have a waist line. And that
waist line must be a little under the
thirty-inch limit, which the woman
of today allows herself before she be-
gins to start reducing regime.
How shall she accomplish it?p said
the modiste. in reply to my query. at
don't exactly know, but rest assured
If it is the style to havea smaller waist
women will have it. In some marvel
GUS way women manage to meet every
style demand. They are thin as
shadows when they should be thin;
and they allow themselves to have
curves when curves are worm" says
the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
I'VE have been tending toward the
fitted waist for some time. The blouse
has looked a bit out of date all sum-
mer. The lowered prices of excellent
gowns with kimono sleeves AMI
blouse, seamless waists have been a
sign of future changes. Exclusive
makers have fitted all their costumes
closely since last winter.
Two years ago Paquin showed the
fitted, pointed bodice. Women would
have none of il. When a woman won't.
she won't. even in the world of
fashion. Gradually she has been get
ting ready for it,
Now she demands that her dresses
be fitted and blousiness done away
with. She knows she must have
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28
Dry-Cleaning a White Sweater

Dear Miss Doom.
Do YOU know of any method for
dry-cleaning heavy white wooden
sweater? If so, will you kindly let
me know as soon as possible, and
greatly oblige.
A STAR READER.
Not long ago a reader told me of
a way to clean sweaters and the
like with salt and -four or corn
starch. 1 think the method was as
follows:
Mix the salt and -four and rub
thoroughly into all parts of the gar
ment Then put the whole in a bag
and pour in a little more salt ond
flour. Shake the bag about thor
oughly, then hang ON the line and
beat. Then remove from the bag
and beat again until all salt and
-four are out. Repeat If necessary.
This method is supposed to cleanse
well and to leave the garment light
and fluffy.
/ hope that the reader who sent
in the suggestion will see this and
let me know il l have remembered
correctly.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28
AGGRESSIVENESS AND
GOOD BREEDING

Is it better to be remembered at the
end of the day for the kindness you
did, or for the envy you aroused?
You may have been the best-dressed
girl at the party, but were you the
best loved? says the Camden Daily
Courier. You may have been the
most gazed-at individual in the whole
gathering, but were you the most
admired?
Merely to attract attention is not
to gain distinction. To dress in such
a way that men turn to look at US
on the street does not mean that they
admire us.
To laugh and talk loudly in public
so that every eye is turned on us does
not mean that we have won the in
terest of every one about us.
To be the centre of a circle does
not always imply popularity.
The sparrow is a noisy bird; you
always know when it is in your vi
cinity; but most people would pre-
fer the meadow lark because of its
infrequent liquid notes and its UNI
obtrusiveness.
Aggressiveness is never mark of
good breeding.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28

Lucille Dockety and Marguerite Bald
win, of Wilmington, Del.
After the Merritt event Mr.. Noble
was the guest of honor at water
melon party given by Mrs. C. B. Bald
win, Of East Orange, at her summer
home, 1.-The Royden," at Keansburg.
The guests included all those who at
tended the dinner earlier in the eve
ming. The Baldwin cottage was
lighted by Japanese lanterns, and an
interesting entertainment was given
by the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Keys, of Parker
street, have gone to Madison Beach.
Conn, to remain until after Labor
Day.
Leo S. Heller of this city, is
guest at the Hotel Columbia, Belmar.
Miss Margaret Cooper, of this city,
is among the Newarkers at the Hotel
Bristol. Asbury Park