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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
Try the New External Treatment--Ise' lleves by Inhalation and AbsOrp-
 fi0n-NO stomach Dosing

For years we have been dosing our selves to cure cold troubles despite the fact that vapor treatments are quicker and do not disturb the stomach. The trouble has been that the old methods of administering these vapors such as vapor lamps, etc., were very cumber- some. Vick's "Vap-O-Rub' Group and Pneumonia Salve contains Menthol, Thymol, Euoalyptol, Camphor and Pine Tar, combined by special process, so that they are vaporized when Vick's is applied to the heat of the body. These vapors open the air passages, loosen the phlegm, and heal the inflamed mucous membrane.
 For Catarrh and Head Colds melt a little In spoon and inhale the vapors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
SHELL
 BUILDER DEAD

Oxford. England. December 5.-fCor- respondence of the Associated Press.) Frederick Rough, famous builder of rowing shells. Is dead here. He was 56 years old. He had been in falling health>ever since he was unnerved by the burning of his boat house by sui fragettes three years ago.
 MT. Rough's factory at Oxford has turned out most of the boats used by oxford and Cambridge in their races for . score Of yssra ~ #. si
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
WOMAN FOUND
 WITH HEAD CRUSHED

Detroit, December 16.-The body of Miss Frances Bomholt, 62 years of age. was found in woodshed at the rear of her home here late this afternoon. Her head had been crushed. A bloody ax was found nearby. An empty pock- etbook also was picked up.
 Two men were detained by the po- lice. one. it was stated, Is F. w. Rue ping, Miss Bomholt's nephew. The mans name was not made public It was said he and Rueping boarded at Miss Bomholt's home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
MULES SHIPPED
 TO THE WAR ZONE

New Orleans, December 16.--The third shipment of mules from New or leans for the use of the allied armies in Europe left here today on the Brit ish steamer Kelvina. The vessel cleared for Liverpool via Avonmouth, with 7S1 animals on board. In addition to the live stock, which will be unloaded at Avonmouth, the vessel is laden with 12S,000 bushels of wheat and 2019 bales of cotton, the latter to be discharged at Liverpool
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
Robert E. Meyer Here Yesterday

Robert E. Meyer, proprietor of the Her mitage hotel in Nashville. and the Sem mole, in Jacksonville, was in the city yesterday MT. Meyer was attending the hotel mems convention. He said that business was picking up very well in Jacksonville and Nashville and that he had no complaints to make. MT. Meyer is widely known in Birmingham, where he has extensive business connections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
Starch That Won't Stick

T read in your Corner some weeks ago the complaint of a housewife whose starch gets sticky under the iron. Maybe this will be a help to her: To make starch that won't stick, put water on and let 1t come to the boil. Put In one teaspoon of sugar and one teaspoon of lard and strain. Put lump or flour starch into the boiling water. I find it fine.
 MRS. E. L. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17

COUNTESS JOHAN FORGACH
 Whose husband is a great land owner in Germany and in Servia, as well as in his native Austria. The count and countess, who are popular at the courts of both Berlin and Vii enna, make their principal home in Dresden, of whose smart world "Grafin' FOrgach is the acknowledged leader. She is liberal patr0ness of all forms of art.
 ing the noon hours and later a number of members of the dancing set going out for the the-dansant which began at 4:30 and continued until dark
 Mrs. George Morrow, Dr., gave the largest of the luncheon parties to com pliment her sister, Miss Pauline Finn, who was introduced so charmngly early in the month by Mrs. George Morrow, Sr. As is the usual case just now, the decorative motif pursued the Christmas color plan in greenery, holly and poin- settia. Those who composed the party were: Miss Finn, Mrs. William M. Walker, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs Henry Fowlies, Mrs. s. Y. Caldwell, Mrs. Felton Wimberly, Mrs. Pascbal Shook. Mrs. Herbert Tutwiler, Mrs Arthur
 
 Green, Mrs. Paul Chalifoux, Mrs. Ever cit Meade, Mrs. Charles Calhoun, Miss Emme Barnett, Mrs. Charles Nice, Mrs. Kenner of Philadelphia, Mrs Hill Fer guson, Mrs. John Milner Caldwell, Mrs. Frank Nabers, Mrs. Henry Dean, Mrs. J. w. Collier Mrs. Warner Shook and Mrs. Morrow.
 |, Mrs. J. H. Doughty was one of the hostesses yesterday at the Country club entertaining the young women who are to attend Miss Helen Abbott on the oc- casion of her wedding. They sat about table beautifully decorated with pink roses and lilies of the valley, fluffy bow of gause in the rose shade surmount. ing the graceful basket In the party were Miss Abbott, Miss Nettie BeaI, Miss Mabel Marler, Mrs. A. V. Abott Mrs Harding Burke, Mrs. Charles Denegrt and the hostess.
 Miss Josephine Meadow will give g dance the evening of December % at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. E Meadow, on South Eleventh avenue, te introduce her guest, Miss Margaret Brad ley of columbus Ga.
 Mrs. Sterling Lanier will give a lunch con at the Southern club Saturday, De- cember 26, for Miss Margaret Canister who is expected from Sweetbrier college tomorrow for the holidays. The Council of Jewish Women will hold ! an important open meeting this afternoon at Temple Emanu-El
 Mrs William Gussen, whose piano re- cital series this winter gave the music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
Tomato Butter

long while back I noticed an in- qulry for tomato butter which you re- ferred to readers. Not seeing any reply, I take the liberty of answering a fellow COOK: Cook peeled tomatoes to a mush, pour them into coiander too fine to al- low the seeds to go through. Return t..e Juice to the fire and boil rapidly until quite thick Meanwhile keep the pulp and seeds where they will not burn. When the juice is thick add the tomato pulp. Measure and add as much sugar as there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
The Early Christmas Shopper
 Tells Some Interesting Facts
Fly DOLLY DALRYmPLE

Don't talk to me about buying Christ mas presents early" said Sally Bugg pa thetically as she sank into a chair and looked like she had lost her last friend.
 Its the only really and truly proper way to buy them. The merciful woman is merciful to her saleswomen,'' I said. quoting from the gospel of the early Christmas shopper.
 That's a beautiful thought, but it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
Hot Water Cake

T notice a request for hot water cake. Here is one that is different from the one printed: Beat one cup of butter and two cups of sugar until light: add half cup of hot water. Beat until foamy, then add alternately three-quarters cup of flour, three rounding teaspoons of baking pow der, the white of six eggs.
 MRS. D. S. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN l
ManonHardndsH HeIpingHand
 By Marion fIsIand -
BV Marion Hanand

Is tomato mixture. Cook, stirring often to prevent scorching. until dark and thick. Put into jars and cover with paraffin.
 MRS. R. M C."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
Grateful for Poem

T received the poem for which I asked and am grateful. I have written to Miss D., and now thank the Corner for it's kindness. Wishing all successl
 "J & H."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
Bothered by Catarrh, Bronchitis,
 Asthma, Head or Chest Colds

Also apply well up the nostrils. For Asthma and Hay Fever follow the above instructions and also rub well over the, spinal column, thus relaxing the ner- yous tension. For Bronchitis, Sore Throat and deep chest colds apply well over chest and throat, first opening the pores by applications of hot wet towels. Then cover with a warm flannel cloth. leaving the covering loose around the neck so the vapors arising may be in haled all night long. In addition Viclx's is absorbed through the pores, taking out the tightness and soreness. Three sizes--25c, soc and $1.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17

We invite you to see ard takead- Uan tage Of our efforts m gather ing here q shouting Of d , s ti n C { m erchan- disc Which represents the acme of Christmas tho II 9 h [. iron the , 2 q d , n 9 markets of the lUOr1d.
 Je,Oe1ry Diamonds Rings Watches NOve1ties Silver
 Parisian Iuory
 JObe-ROse
 JeOe1ry Go.
 llz N. 18th Street
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
Prospect of Adequate Relief

The farmers under the Roosevelt project in a fair way the relief advocated by The Republican more than year ago when it advocated project, the payments to be graduated without in terest the deferred payments At that time, a year ago last october, such amendment of the reclamation act not favOrably considered by the officers of the service the officials the department. But within the last six months there has been steady turning of sentiment in favor of extension of the time of repayment. and that sentiment becomes and favorable.
 Representative Smith of Texas on January 19 ever, did not promise great relief the period of repayment to begin back at a time when first available In all probability there will be substituted for that bill another with the consent of MT. Smith, for equitable relief The telegraph recently announced conference be- tary Lane, in which agreement reached for twenty year period of repay yment. The precise terms of the agreement yet known here but it is known that recently the secretary expressed himself in favor of system of graduated payments, in order that the might their money for the purchase of stock and in the improvement of their holdings and be the better able the heavier later payments.
 Within the last week have had encouraging gram from Representative Hayden confirms the hope that will have much relief than is tempated in the Smith bill.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
The Greatness of Washington

"It has been complained of our brilliant English historian of French Revolution that when he has told all the facts about Mrabeau," says Elmer son, they do justify his estimate his genius. The Gracchi, Ags, Cleomones and others of Putt archs heroes do in the record of facts equal their fame Sir Philip Sidney the Earl of Essex and Sir Walter Raliegh of great figure and few deeds. We find the smallest part of the personal weight of Washington in the narrative of his exploits"
 Washington was not unique figure among men, but he a remarkably unique figure among great men. He well propoftioned that apt get a wrong impression of him and slider him place, he probably would have been regarded by his neighbors but the war the revolution A large man of well balanced physi cal proportions does large He is tall other and is broad shouldered and massive as others.
 Washington the ablest general of his time the most astute statesman, and not the intense patriot. But he had a full measure of patriotism, statesmanship and military ability. He not genius, but he was admired by Napoleon, the striking military genius, and the foremost of English paid him tribute.
 He was such well-baanced leader as the struggling colonies needed more brilliant sol dier without staesmanshp a keener statesman without Washington's military attachments would have delayed, if he had wrecked, the aspra- tions of the colonies
 It has been said that Washington chosen for the leadership because abler were jealous of another That is quite true believe. That Washngtons prom oon resulted from their jealousies is true but he was chosen because the contenders each recognized in him quality of supreme leadership possessed by else
 At the time his death his well proportoned greatness was not so clearly recognized it is and as it will always be-
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
LITTLE JAMES
CA cursory Review of the Early Life and Military
Career of George Washinqto r


 have a Assay on Jorge Washington which become tn Fother of his Country th' Age of A yeers, but wasn't Reconnized by his only Dotter, whichever a Country is till after his Deth. when his Country Exclaimed: 70 deer, my Fother is ded an I'm nothin but Orphant now, an what shall I do?i
 Jorge Washington from his earliest Youth give Promms of his Grateness. He very Industrs. Wunst when he a Nicer Boy his fother found him in tn Garden in tn Aci of Cleerin it by re- movin' Trees sos at they'd be Room fer Wottermelons. Mister Washington sez: Hello, Jorge, yer out Early. You done a good Job on that ole English Cherry tree which I Imported from tn Ole country Yes, Jorge, T got it in fer tn English, you'll fine out little Later by reedin' tn Hisry of my Country when it's Borned I'm goin to Remove every Vestdge of tn English from Soil"
 That's rite, Jorge sez Mister Washngton an in tn Meantime les go an look at tn Wood shed, where I been maxim some Improvements which I to Show you. When git be tn Fother of your Country you'll a Woodshed of yer Own where you Retire with your Off spring now an then I'll show you how I got mine fixt"
 After they entered tn woodshed awhile wun Nabor anuther: "f gess tn American Revo- lushun has broke out at Last. Jorgie is gttin Warmed up some. He's gittin' some fxt Idees about Tirany. Parentle an Otherwise.
 When Jorge young a British Gen erie which his Braddock got him to go with him to .fite Injuns an when tn Injuns seen em a-comin they hid behint RoX an Logs an shot at tn Br1tSh SOlJerS Wnlcn was uraWed up ElDoW Elbow. Generic Braddock tn Injuns: "Why don't you come out an Fite like a Man.? Jorge "Generle, you better git your men under Kivver You been ust to fitin with tn Dutch down in tn Low Countries where they aint no Rox an Trees. These here Injuns ant Dutch" Thus, Washington shode at this Early Age 'at he Millinery Genyous.
 But tn Gratest Stroak of his Genyous when he tn Dellyware River They enuff Brit ish watchn' him an his Ormy fer to eat em up But" Jorge, well fool 'em by crossin tn River We'll offen at we'll git em all Confoosed sos at they won't know which side of tn River we're onto an it's a settled Proppysishun in Worfare at you cant Attact Enemy till you know where he's at
 Jorge crost tn River seventeen times, an some of tn British Generles sez Look, he's this here side" an others sez: No, you're Kong; he's on tn other side" Thus, Washington's Tactix ated a Dissenshun among tn British Generles an they Divided their Ormy, an wun Wing Attact him side of tn River an tn other Assolted him tn other side with tn Result at Jorge, who kep his Ormy altogether both sides of tn River tn Same Time, licked 'em in Detale with grate Carnidge.
 I got these here lacks about tn life of Jorge Washington from My Paw which James I'm glad at you're a-goin to Rite Assay about tn Fother of his Country. Theys Crate many other Insdents in tn Greer of Washington which I could tell you, but these here'l be enuff fer Starter
 LITTLE JAMES.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
The Citv Manauer

We print elsewhere this morning a communica- tion quoting from the Engineering Record" con corning The Necessary Qualifications for City Manager" Of course majority of citizens desire city manager who will most nearly approach such city manager is described by the Engineering Record There are perhaps, less than half dozen in Phoenix who approach all these qualified tions We should then take the the ideal, and that if the commission to be chosen lays favoritism aside and regards the city managers job purely business position will do very well.
 It is useless lament that prevented by the constitution and the charter from going be- .yond the boundaries of Phoenix in search of city manager. If we could do so, doubtless could find who had made of a study of that peculiar work; but have with (and we have no particular man in mind) who possess in considerable degree the prime requisite mentioned, education along the lines of general engineer ing rather than a knowledge of a few special branches.
 other qualifications described, there ought be little difficulty in finding who are econom ical and have understanding of values and ability to estimate all classes of construction and main- tenance work"
 The city manager should also be judge of eff ciency for the efficiency bureau in cities, the larger ones where the commission the commits sion manager form of government has been in stalled, it has been found advisable to establish bureau of efficiency. Los Angeles has such bureau which pays a salary to it's head of $4,O0O year. An examination of applicants from different parts of the country for the position held last week.
 The city manager of Phoenix being a local man, would be less familiar with all the men in the employ of the city and would have fore knowledge of their value that stranger would have, and would be in himself until the city attains greater size bureau of efficiency.
 Fully much to be considered any quali- fcation the city manager ought have, is any dis qualification he might have in the shape of a ten dency toward machine politics. That should be barring disqualification.
 While Engineering Record illustrates the advan- tages of engineering education the city manager should be essentially a man of successful business experience and the 'soundest common sense.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
The Golden Rain

The long g-looked-f for rain is here. The weather general and that means that it is prevalent the Salt River watershed which means thrush into the Roosevelt dam Within the last three days there had already been considerable addition the stored and only rains wanted in the higher attitudes of the watershed to bring down floods from all directions There is an unusual might ultimately contribute the deposits in the water bank That would depend upon the of it's taking off.
 Though there a great deal of snow year ago, but less than there is now, there rains, that the melted gradually and paratively little of it in the form of water reached the dam. What lost in the ground lost by evaporation
 Perhaps the present storm will be in the form of the higher attitudes, but undoubtedly on the lower reaches much of it will add itself to the melting and flow into the reservoir. Already the volume of water in the dam is about thirds of the supply year ago. with rainy evidently only beginning
 The prospect must be an enlivening to the farmers of this valley and all who depend upon the farmers-the merchants and the laborng men Phoenix and the other towns of the valley. Adding to all the other prospects the start the city has for the present with more building under
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
THE POSTERS PLACE IN ART

Four American posters figured in the Dore col the attention by their freshness and originality of manner and delight the eye by their success in conveying effect by elementary with the simplest of means. They triumphs less for the color printer than for the artist, if Mr. Wanamaker's good example should spread the hoardings would become dangerous rivals to the hibtions. Something of the kind we gather from this collection must be happening already in Ger many. Tailors, modstes, restaurants and even vender of cheap ties for among the pa- irons of the German artists who have designed these posters Their work, to eyes, does not approach the French American examples in beauty or daring, but it shows laborous and mer- torious effort to please amuse by such a use of color and line as will flatter educated eye But this exhibition does in the main convey the same impression as the hoardngs of the Strand It is managers of theaters and exhibitions or railways bent on recommending pleasure resort who show the greatest anxiety to arrest our attention by pleasing our senses Is it because they know more of psychology than other business men, or is it that they appeal to lesured and presumably educated public? We believe. because we wish to believe that the pleasing is better ethan the strdent ad- vertisement and we can give reason for the faith that is in us The muffin n-mans bell makes at the lavender sellers tune which haunts them A good advertisement will repeat itself for the grate- ful memory will retain t-London Nation
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
AN INTELLIGENT CRAB

In Professor Edward Steps remarkable book "Messmates," the author tells how the common her init crab actually keeps a housemaid to clean his house. When he first life this particular species of crab hunts for some large shellfishs shell in which he live ease He usually chooses a large whek shell. and introduces a large aworm, belonging what is known the nereis" family, and which grows to length of six eight inches to keep the interior of the shell clean. The crab feeds heartily lures that wander carelessly into the shell, and throws the indgestible parts of them the floor The neres worm promptly consumes these remains, and keeps the shell clean a pin.
 The artfulness of this crab too, is strikingy illustrated by the ingenious in which he protects himself against the large fish which look upon him as an excellent article of food. Some times he induces a sponge grow his shell. Sponges in living condition give out odor which is distinctly unpleasant to fish, and a dogfish will not attack crab protected in this manner
 middle of sponge or induce sea anemone to grow on the top of the whek shell of which he is a tenant The anemone, like the sponge, is dis tasteful mouthful large fish, and so the crab escapes that danger.
 The professor also points out that the partner ship between the crocodile and the bird frequently treated as a myth in modern times, often be seen. The particular bird which likes the society of the crocodile is the Egyptian plover which feeds on the insects that infest the crocodles jaws, and also on the bits of food that lie among his teeth The bird also renders other useful service to the crocodile. The reptile is dull of sight and hard of hearing, and the alert little bird often gives him warning of the approach of danger the proxmi- ty of food.
 The wonderful intelligence of ants has often been described, but it is generally known that the common black ant keeps large colonies of green fly, known scientifically "aphides' The ants protect the flies from beetles and other mics who would devour them and the flies in turn furnish the ants with honey, of which they are intensely fond. The extract the sweet fluid from the body of the flies by stroking them with their antennae
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22

Not honored then or now because he WOOed The popular voice, but that he still withstOod; Broad-minded, higher-souled, there is but one Who was all this and ours, and all men Washington.
 James Russell Lowell
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
T H FEN and N o w

Today every State in the Union is following the recommendation of Congress at the time of Washington's death that his countrymen meet on February 22nd and do honor to his memory with fitting ceremonies. Washington is the only American whose birth day is recognized as d legal holiday in all of the States and the Dis trict of Columbia, Porto Rico and Alaska.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
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way in sight than before this season. the outlook is all that could be desired.
 More than realize that the Roosevelt dam the barometer of the valleys prosperity just a strong, we-filled bank is indication of the sOlidity of it's depostors.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22
MOODS

She smiles at and all the world is bright; She frowns at me and all is dark and gloom. Her look of favor makes my heart feel light; Her disapproval sounds the knell of doom. She smiles at me- and O, my heart is glad; Indifference then fills with alarm. She frowns at me- and feel old and sad. She laughs at me-and life has lost it's charm.
 -Somervle Journal
Arizona republican., 1914-02-22

One hundred and thirty years ago Newport, R. l., celebrated Washing ton birthday with the ringing of church bells, firing of cannon and decoration of houses and ships. So far as known this was the first civic celebration of the 22nd as Washington's birth day. He was born, ac- cording to the old calen- dar, February II, 17S2, and he himself observed that date, until his death in 1799.