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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Something That Most Women Lack

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 A wise old man was once asked. says the London Times, what gift he would hestow on his godchild If he were a fairy godfather. After some consideration he replied: If tho child were boy. I would give him a sense of humor; if a girl, a sense of proportion. The most tiresome people I have come across In the world have been the men who could not see a joke, and the women who not only made mountains out of molehills, but made mountains into molehils.'
 The sixth sense, as the sense of propor- tion has been called. means. in the widest acceptance of the term. correct sense of the fitness of things and of their value with regard to each other In every relation of life. Women are certainly more defi- cient in it than men, and it is not hard to understand why; their temperament. their narrower education and the more or less trivial matters which come to much more into their lives all tend to foster a one-sided view: to men, with their broad CT education and wider interests, things more naturally take their right place and are seen in their true relation to each other.
 The belittling the essentials or making mountains into molehils is the most dan- gerous phase of the want of proportion; decreeing that things do not matter" which do and ought to matter lies at the root of much evil; but the elevation of molehills causes more actual annoyance in daily life. we'll ordered mind allows no one thing to dominate it to the exclusion of all else, for even if the one thing be of supreme importance. the power of judgment must suffer from the exclusion of other matters. And if 1t be dangerous 10 give unbounded sway to some great idea, what can be said when one of the many trifles that make up most lives Is exalted into pre-eminence? Housekeeping for instance. with its attendant worries to the mind that centres itself upon them, assumes the most alarming proportions. We have all known the cooks forgetful- ness to be allowed to cast a gloom over an entire family, or the nonarrival of the fish to be the sole topic of meal time, because in the i'll regulated mind Of the hostess nothing else could find place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23

stock of post cards with her portrait to send to children who ask for it, and who have shown that they can keep enga agements. In her archives are delighted letters of thanks TOT such portraits and prayers for other favors. One child who received a portrait did not reply for sometime. When she did. she wrote. ''rke delay Is due to my sister, Amelise, having cut an eye tooth. This made her very cross and as have to mind her l had not a moment to myself or a penny to buy a post card to write to you"
 Needless to say. Prince Ludwig Fer dinand looks on the Seraphic band with the kindliest of eyes, and more than onoc has performed free. operations upon it's young members. He is a con stant visitor, too, at the General hos pital in the Sendiinger-Tor Platz. and he lately lectured the university medi- cal students on methods of treating the poor, His experience. he said. shows that suggestion increases it's curative value in inverse ratio to the which give little help to a rich and cultivated man have tremendous psychical influence on peasant farmers and applewomen. Therefore, wher6 there are not imperative family req sons for telling the truth. the best general rule Nlth tnt dneuuc2ieu IS tp minimize their ailments and to assure them that they will soon recover. The psychical factor In therapeutics Is ha- bitually underestimated
 My first salutation to half my new patients said Ludwig Ferdinand. 'is What have you come here for? Do you think I have time for trifles7 After which I make a diagnosis and say,
 We'll just as I expected I find that man or woman thus reassured us- ually talks more freely and Is less in clined to conceal things than pa tient who is under the influence of dread"
 Such are the doings and viewings of mad King Otto's first cousin. Ludwig Ferdinand is fine type of modern, practical royalty, and he proves the truth of the Bavarian saying that when the Wittelbachs are not madder than other men, they are sure to be saner than other men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Light Enough

From the Louisville Herald.
 landlady whose reputation for over feeding her boarders was not great. brought in the supper tray, and after she had set the various items before the soli- tarv boarder. she said: shall I light tho gas?"
 The lone one looked at the scanty meal before him and replied.
 Well. TO- it isn't necessary-the supper Is light enough"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23

 ing face spoiler? He couldn't. Did not Oliver Wendell Holmes say that there are no tears so appealing as those one sees in eyes that are usually bright? The man who mariies smiling girl and converts her Into sad wife sis bound to have twinges of conscience about it. The more acute tl.e better.
 None can accuse the business gentlemen who are advocating optimism and keeping a happy face in business of being frivo- lous, If anyone tried to get the better of them in this "line," l have no doubt he would feel himself anything like smil- ing for time. They arc men who have fought the battle of, modern life in trade. and have conquered. They have discip- lined themselves tried experiments Cheerfulness is the tonic that bears them up, and the magic wand that, waved over others, gets the best assistance from them. The miserable person gets remark ably little help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Crazy Indeed

From the Boston Transcript
 "1 never saw man so crazy over as- pragus as my husband.
 "1s he?"
 ''Why, would you believe it, he wanted to call the baby 'Asparagustus'."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

Secretary Daniels urges a law to ap- point 25 enlisted men to the maya. academy as midshipmen annually.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
DIAMONDS

Are you saying: 'I can't afford ft?'' You can afford. it! It is possible that you have wanted 8 diamond ring, for yourself for a long time, and you've put it off just because the ring you wanted entaiIed too big an outlay. If that is so, we want you to know if you invest $25, $35, or $50, into a dia- Tnond and, after wearing it six months, a year or longer, want 8 larger one. bring 1t back to us and we will aI- low you what you paid for it in ex- change for a larger diamond. Each stone of the same high grade; diff ference in size alone makes the di9- ference in price, No one can under sell us pEoviding quality and quan- tity are equal to that guaranteed by US. The Buechfer's guarantee on dia- nonds is based upon the soundest bus l mess principles Our reputation for fair and progressive dealings is ex- l celIed by no other diamond house.
 We live up to our reputation-not up- on it-and stand firmly back of our values.
 IM. J. BUECHLER
 THE RELIABLE JEvVELER < Mm EAEREKELD AWE Near AG1ddla aa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE ST. JosEPH's
 SOCIETY ARRESTED

A number of the most prominent members of the St. Joseph's T. B. 6 L. Association are under arrest, most Of them with a charge of failure to pay their personal taxes Their cases have been postponed until Tuesday evening when at a night session of court at Eagles hall. William Toomey in the role of the Terrible Judge will pass sentence on them.
 The entertainment of the cold water boys is being carefully prepared un- der the guidance of William Tooney, who will act as the Terrible Judge. MT. Toomey and the St. Joseph enter tadners need no introduction to the public, their past entertainments al- ways being well executed and this year will be no exception, careful study being given to each part. Af- ter the show dancing will be enjoyed with music by Maloney's orchestra For the benefit of those who are de- Esirous of having a seat, reserved seats have been placed on sale and cam be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
WHY IS THE OCEAN so
 CLOSE TO THE SHORE ?'

Why is the ocean so close to the shore2 That probably falls under the head of foolish question number 2,457,9S2, but when Blanche Ring sings it you go away laughing from the Thirty-ninth Street Theatre, where 'sWhen Claudia Smiles farce by Anne Caldwell, received it's initial production. Leo Dietrichstein's farce, ssvfvian's Papas,'' supplied the raw material which has been worked over to make When Claudia Smiles" !" Blanche Ring is her ininaitable, attrac- tive self as Claudia, a show lady, re- gently divorced, who has seen better times. She is superb when, in a southern draw1, she tells the audience the story of her life, which she be- .-the slaves wept copiously when she stage in the wicked cities of the Moth. There is a. plot buried somewhere in the farce, but when you think you have an ink1ing of it somebody sings a song that is about as apropos as the remark of the deaf old lady of Dick ems. who frequently interjected into the conversation the statistic that There are miIestones on the road to Dover''-not because anybody present felt any interest in nilestones or Do- yer, but just to be sociable- But we shouldn't complain. Without the songs and the personality Of Blanche Ring, ssWhen Claudia Smiles would be about as futile as a dog chasing it's tail. Miss Ring, by the way, is get ting along toward forty, but nobody would ever guess it from her appear ance, on or of.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
THE DRAMA IN NEW YORK

The Laughing Husband" as pro- duced at the Knickerbocker, is a made in Germany musical comedy At first it is bit difficult to under stand why ''The Laughing Husband'' or anypody else, should laugh, but before the curtain goes down ona the third and final act the audience is considerably perked up. 'The Old Rhine Wine is song that "gets over,'' although this is due more to the rendition of Courtice Pounds than to the words and music. Another song hit of the production is +sY You're Here and I'm Here,'' and this alone almost makes the evening we'll spent.
 .sThe Laughing Husband unlike some other musical comedies, has a plot that is visible to the nude eye, without the assistance of microscope. It isn't a remarkably fresh plot, al- though it has original variations from type. It is triangle thing-a blind ed, good-natured husband, a tempera- mental wife whose grossly Ina1eriai spouse cannot understand the needs of her higher nature, and a German count with soulful eyes and 1it'ry af- fectations The husband is in trade "a confectioner-and is fat and self satisfied and slightly bald Mir Cour- tice Pounds plays the role to perfec- ton, and without very much makeup. the affair between his wife and the count he raves after the usual fash ion of plebeian husbands in such situ- ations, and threatens a divorce He goes to a lawyer, intent upon a. di- vorce, but this barrister has a reputa- ton as a repairer of domestic breaks His method of bringing about a recon ciliation affords the one touch of orig inality in the comedy, ands although it would hardly meet with the appro- val of the w. c. T. U., it is effective He confines the unhappy couple in one room, provides them with cham pagne, and leaves them to permit pro-
 pinquity, bottled laughter, and roman tic softened lights to do the rest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

THE RELIABLE yEWELER lm HAERHxEKiD AWE Maax AG1dAIa s@
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

George Faust, the popular barrer, has moved his barber shop from under the Pequonnock National Bank to 159 State street upstairs, near Main street. When the alterations are completed 1t will be an up p-to-date shop in every respect ,a.nd George will be pleased to see his old friends and make new ones. His many years of experience in the barber business will surely please the most critical custom er-Ady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

secured from members or at the hall on the evening of the entertainment. All holding reserved seat tickets will be guaranteed seat, a carefully se- lected committee having the reserved seat question i'm charge, and their en- tire attention will be given to this matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

"You should join our Discussion club. It is no end of benefit
 s'Do you cover a wide range of sub jects?'
 .sOh. no, We confne ourselves ex- eIusiveIy to bridge and tango''-Cleve- land Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

The city council of Rhineland, Ger, has been asked to prohibit women from wearing knickerboekers. z
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
TODAY Of
Mr.. {. D. W|NGF|ELD
SERVICES AT SECOND PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH--WAS EX-
PERT IN ICE MAKING,

/ Funeral services for c. Doran Wing
| field. who died Tuesday night at IL: 5
o'clock at his home. 407 West Frank
lin street, viii take place this after
noon at 8 o'clock. from the Second
Presbyterian church. The interment
will be at Hollywood.
! The active pallbearers will be select
ed from the employees of the Crystal
Ice company. of which firm Mr.. Wing
field was secretary and treasurer.
The following friends will act as hon
orary paIibearers.@ John r.. Branch,
Judge Edmund Waddill. Thomas f.
Jeffress. DIR. Manfred CaCll. DR.. Stuart
Mcclure. Horace Halves, Coleman
Workman. T. A. Cary, w, Wingfield,
William r. Reed. Lewis c. Chelf f.
A. Stumpf Fritz Sitterding, ST.: E. V.
Williams, T. Williams, J. Thompson
Brown, James f. Gates. w. G. Schmidt,
Il. X. Parrish and j. Scott Parrish.
Mr.. Wingfield was one of the fore
most citizens of the city. having re-
sided here practically all of his life.
He came to Richmond when quite a
young boy, entering the employ OF the
old tobacco firm of Allen Il Ginter. by
diligence and hard work he attained
the position Of travelling salesman,
which he held for seventeen years.
Prior to the absorption OF the Allen
e. Ginter plant by the American To-
bacco company, Mr.. WinEheld bought
10 small ice plant In Ironton. Ohio, and
operated 1t for several years He
came back to Richmond and organized
the Crystal Ice company. which he
managed with great ability. He was
an authority on Ice making machin-
cry and for the past twenty-five years
has maintained the position as one
of the foremost ice manufacturers in
the city. A man of sterling integrity
and forceful manner, Mr. Wingfleld
was greatly loved by all who came in
contact with him.
He was president of the Crystal
laundry, vice-president OF Sydnor q
Hundley. inc. member Of the Country
and Commonwealth clubs. secretary
Of the Richmond Shooting club and
president OF the Tacoma Duck club.
Mr. Wingfield is survived by his
wife. who was Miss Georgia Stubbs.
daughter Of John L. Stubbs. OF Rich
mond. and two children. Miss Eleanor
Wingfield and c. Doran Wingfeld, Jr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
Predicts Cubs
: viii Make Strong
Bid For Pennant

According to Billy weart, the base.
graph. who is following the Athletics
this spring, the Chicago Cubs. with
whom the Mackmen have been playing
n series of games during the past
week, loom UP as possible pennAni
contenders In the fast approaching Ma
tionai league race. Mr.. Weart says:
The Chicago Cubs showed during
their games with the Athletics that
they are likely to be = very dangerous
contender in the next National league
race. Manager UDay has 4 bunch oi
fine players. There is only one weak
spot in the combination. This II In the
infleld.
The right field side OF the diamond
with Safer on frst. and Bill sweeney
at second. Is certain to be well taken
care OF. 1t Is on the left ncid~ side Of
the diamond that UDay 10 gcinG Il
have his trouble. Hank has tried VA
rious shifts, and he In now going t.
try to have Zimmerman play shortotoI
and Leach third base. There isn't much
doubt about Leach's ability to cover Hi
position. but there 10 grave doubt ~
to Zimmerman being able TO 6fi ths
bill at shortstop.
The Cubs have = splendid twirlinA
stan, two great catchers In Archer
and BresnahAn. and a nne outneld. The
men are natural hitterA and are nueedy
on the bases. II O'Day ever gets I
fast tnfeld working together right, tn
Cubs are going to kick up . lot ci
trouble for the other contsnders for
the pennant this year."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
MILITARY MINSTREL
COMPANY IS GREAT
REHEARSAL LAST NIGHT INDiCAT
ED A TREAT IN STORE FOR
THOSE WHO SEE SHOW.

A full rehearsal of the Military Min
strel company was held at the Empire
theater last night under the direction
OF Major l.. 4. Price, Sergeant John
c. Weckert, Reese Prosser. John Healy
and Professor Joe Kessnich.
From indications the performance
will be one of the most sumptuous
ever given under similar conditions in
Richmond. Besides the professional
volunteers there will be in the line
up number of local lights who ha, o
u. OCCASIONAL aspirations.
The minstrels will hold forth at the
Empire theater Friday and Saturday
nights, with a matinee on Saturday.
al.ti there is not q man. woman or child
in Richmond who should miss the
treat. Not only will the performances
prove entertaining and amusing. but
the purpose for which it is given must
aIpe al to every citizen of Richmond
The First Virginia Regiment associa-
ton is giving the show for Its own
beneft--to raise funds for furnishing
and equipping it's headquarters in the
new regiment armory, and this alone
should appeal to all patriotic citizens.
The rehearsal last night indicated
that the show would prove q most
i1eritorious one.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
HE'S AFRAID TO LEAVE
Oklahoma Governor Fears Lieuten-
ant Will Pardon Too Many.

Governor Lee Cruise, Of Oklahoma.
Is not coming to the launching OF the
big battleship Oklahoma, which will
take place In Philadelphia next
week. There Ia q reason for the gov
ernor's absence.
Governor Cruise wanted to be
present at the launching of the Okla
homa, which Is the last word in
battleships," said Arthur F1enner. OF
Oklahoma City. at the Shoreham.
But the governor was afraid to
leave home. Last time Governor
Cruise left the state the lieutenant
governor Mr.. McAliister, let about
forty convicts out Of tho penitentiary
by way Of the pardon route. Gov
ernor Cruise does not believe In par
ital punishment. The result has
been that we have had about thirty
lynchings In the State in the last
year. Under the Oklahoma consti-
tuition, whenever the chief executive
crosses the State line tho lieuenAnt-
governor has all the power vested
In the governor. On the occaslon of
Governor Cruses only trip from
home. about three years ago, Lieu
tenant Governor McAllister played
his role Of governor so we'll that Cow
ernor Cruise cut snort MS visit east
and went back home, vowing that he
would never leave the State again so
long as he was governor.
"A governor Of Oklahoma cannot
be reelected under the constitution.
and Governor Cruise will retire next
year. The election OF new chief
executive will take place this fall,
and the Democrats will nominate
Judge williams. who retired from the
Supreme bench to make the race
for the governorship. Tho only OPP
position that he will have win be
from Al Jennings. and no one takes
the latter's candidacy seriously. It
ia somewhat singular that the man
appointed by Governor Cruise to sue
ceed Judge Williams on the Supreme
bench--Judge Etiiwell II. Russell
served in the penitentiary at Column
bus, O.. with AL Jennings."-wash-
tngton Post.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
WHOLE QUESTION
To Be REOPthED..
SITUATION TENSE
CONTINUED from First Fage)

the army and the government which
was believed to be on the road to set
Element by the action Of the army
council, will, 1t is said, now be re-
opened
Brigadler- General Cough. who
brought the signed pledge back from
London 80 read 10 his officers, can
scarcely credit the news of the an
nouncement by Premier Asquith in
the house Of commons, and Niscount
Morley in the lords. that the pledge
would be repudiated as it was given.
without tho knowledge ct approval Of
the government
The commander Of the Third cav
airy brigade, the resignation Of the
officers Of which started all tho trou-
bile. refused 10 comment on this turn
at the affair until he has read a full
account OF the proceedings in pa-rIa-
me1s;. bat he did consent to SAY:
We have got a guarantee signed
~ the army council which the pre-
rnier cannot repudiate without
throwing over the council. That
would he foolish. I cannot believe
that he will do IL, but 1t looks like
his statement in the house Of com
mons will reopen the whole ques-
ton"
Referring to the action Of Colonel
seeiy. the secretary OF war. In shout
fering aii the blame for the signing
Of the pledge. his offer of reslgna-
ton. and Premier Asquths refusal
n accept 1t. Brigadier General Cough
said
Il think Colonel seelY ought to
GO
The officers If the Curragh take n
very SCI view of the matter. and
ssd ii locke like the beginning OF
serious trouble. They add that the
withdrawal Of the guarantee places
them in a curious position with their
commands. They have not yet de-
cided what to do. but they have
made up their minds on one point.
They will never consent to fight IL
ster to enforce the home rule in that
province, II called upon to do SO
they will resign at once
II is believed that when Brgadier
General Cough learns officially that
the pledge ne has repudiateu that he
viii resign forthwith
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
THE SOUTHSIDE
Mr.. DEATT|E HAS
PLANS FOR BRIDGE

The administrative board yester-
day morning received the following
letter from Henry c. Beattie. in re-
gard to the bridge approach prop
osition, which Is interesting to every
Southside citizen.
Secure from the Southern rail.
way by purchase, exchange or other
concession or condemnation from
twenty to twenty-five feet on the
west side of Fourteenth street from
the bridge to Cary street.
Widen the crossings of the dock
at Fourteenth street on its eastern
side to the fullest extent
Raise the grade at Fifteenth and
Deck streets. II possible, in order 20
lessen the grade on Dock. between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth
The letter after being read by the
clerk of the board was forwarded TO
the council committee on streets,
which has the matter under consid-
Grafton.
Mr.. Beattie believes that this is
a great question for Southside citi-
zens to consider carefully, and. at
ter doing so. to use their influence
OF have the approaches to the
bridge from both sides of the city
not only widened. but to make this
bridge and It's approaches. upon COM
pletion. a spot to which all Richmond
will point with pride.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
Items OF Interest.

W. J. Carter, who has been con-
fined to his home for some time on
account of sickness, Is now able to
be on the streets again. His many
friends are glad to see him out
again
Alexander 8. Lucas of 1918 Nc
Donough street, has been appointed
State inspector of mines by Gov
ernor Stuart. Mr. Lucas has been
employed as mining engineer for the
Southern railway for number Of
years and is regarded as thoroughly
efficient for his new position. He
will start In on his new duties on
April LIST.
Charles r. Morris. in behalf Of
his client. Edward Somerall, serving
sentence. In the city Jail for larceny,
made application for a pardon to
Justice Maurice. Somerall has
served more than two months OF his
sentence. The youth Of the prisoner
and tho fact that this was his first
offenss 10 the basis Of the applica-
ton.