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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
PRACTICAL THINKING OUT OF LFEs PLANS

Every woman should have a bit of
 business experience. She need not get
 into the shops and offices If her cir
 cumstanees will permit her remaining
 at home. The management of the du- ties of home require equally as much
 thought and system. and a great deal
 more detail planning by the house.
 keeper or helper-while In the world of
 trade a womans field is usually sub
 servient to the designs of department heads or officials. The fact that a
 power to think is more a matter of cultivation than an impulse becomes more evident as you meet with folks
 who are forced to do things for them
 selves
 A few days since while riding on
 the street car. we found ourselves l, seated by a business woman, young
 girl who found it necessary to make her own present and future-and she
 has reekoned well. Starting in one of
 our department stores several years ago, without experience. she has been successful, and has attained steady
 promotion. But Madame Rumor has
 been a bit meddlesome in her affairs,
 and whispers she has chosen another
 partnership. We found her in the best
 of humor. and ventured "so much hap
 piness means that what we hear Is tTue?' Of course she evaded the ques- tion-ths is habit peculiar to one engaged. Therefore we were not daunt- ed in our purpose-so we asserted our belief in what they say" Finally she said, Well, In a way 1t Is true. l have spotted the man. and some day we expect to marry-but we must use our
 heads. I receive a good salary-am in terested and contented in my duties and feel now is not the time to sacrifice
 such a certainty. Young folks often forget that the material life and ex- lpeDses continue after the ceremony and allow their sentiment to handicap
 the best plans for their future. l have looked at both sides of this question and l feel l must hold my job another year at least. It will mean more to both of us-we have plans of our home. and we must build carefully or the ruins
 might destroy the beautiful drawing. I have made my own money so long that I know I could manage, but | fear to marry in haste would be han dicap to the best interests of both. When I marry I want an allowance. must know my partners income, ms
 savings and his wastes. so that to- i gether we may utilize our best efforts toward mutual interests. I believe this lack of understanding, of farnkness is the greatest cause of business faii- ures and the greatest means Of an-
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of the home and school produces the well rounded pupil. and then the substantial graduate Sten by step the woman grows until the matured responsibilities are dealt to her in the game of life. and just about what hand she plays Is left to her own will and desire.
 II is interesting to see the young housekeeper figuring on her allowance. to note her calculations to make ends meet without infringing on the next weeks allowance. and do you realize this is fine mental exereiseG
 Some people think economy Is too much worry-when really waste is too much wrong
 Today t Is a crime to waste when one knows there is so much want. Foolish to idle when there is so much need for work and SO much misery to result.
 Point us to the woman who plans her duties, maps out some system of living and you have shown us contented, think ing home-maker, who faces duty with de- termination. who will find the real goal of home making under any circun- stances. Nothing runs smooth always; every wheel gets clogged sometime. but the power of thoughtfulness, of personal interest and ability to do is the oil that stars the motor. and puts the machinery to work again
 Every duty Is hard. If performed just mechanically. because one has to do it. nothlnS put personal interest m the Work gives the best service-that service which can be cultivated by application. but never so well done without the real love of the work
 Every life deserves a plan. We may have all the examples in the world placed before us-if in them we find no desire of our own--no method that engages our thought-then each of them are useless to our purpose, We must adapt our na- ture to some duty. find that choice and make good; for life is fuN of plans half drawn. of works incomplete. of hopes inn mature. and hence disappointment. Think ing is every mans chance, applied to his own scheme of life is the surest road to success.
 Nay, in every epoch of the world the great event. parent of all others. is it not the arrival of a thinker in the world7~
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TO THE SKY BY HER WRISTS
Maggie Myers, Woman Balloonist,
 Lost Her Balance

Away with the loop-the-loep for thrills.
 Late yesterday afternoon at swope Park, several thousand spectators saw woman literally dragged through the air by the wrists until both she and the bal loon in which she hung a prisoner were mere specks In the sky. says the Kansas City Star
 Just short time previously Maggie Myers had given them a thrill. She and her partner in the race. w. H. Lapted, had gone up until her bright red hair. that hung about her shoulders, had seased to be a color and then at a pistol signal from her partner she had "cut looseH and made pretty descent at Forty-second street and Woodlawn avenue But when she went up again at o'clock there was something wrong, although the crowd did not know just what
 As the balloon sailed away an instant after Lapstad had made a beautiful start. Mrs. Myers was seen to slip. She had lost her seat in the trapeze and hung oly by the wrist straps that were buckl- ed about the trapeze rope. She tried to pull herself up. but her strength was not great enough, and the gasping crowd saw her kick and struggle.
 Up and up she was going. She no long CT looked to be an adult, but big doll. Lapstads pistol rang out. It was her sig nal to "cut loose" but the rope that she must pull to loosen the trapeze and par achute from the balloon hung out of reach. Resting from her struggles a mo- ment. she made another violent effort to pull herself up and get a foot over, but she failed.
 The nerve that it takes to make a bal loonist vanished. She was chill with hor- TOT and she screamed. humanly and fem ininely-screamed until her partner could hear her. Then, looking down. he realized why she did not make the jump" in the parachute.
 Another man in the crowd realized full well the seriousness of the moment for Mrs Myers. That man was F. H. Cald- well, manager of the Sparks Amusement company. Caldwell had booked the pair As the black bag drifted higher and fur ther until both became dots to the spec tators, Ca1dwells motor car was chug- ging along in pursuit several thousand feet below.
 Mrs Myers had ceased to struggle. She drifted limp and cold, her hair blown about her face, some times obscuring her ward pull Downward. as easily and gent ly as thistledown falls in stagnant wind 1t settled and settled, and soon Mrs. Mr. CTS was safe.
 She had been 25 minutes in the air and she landed two and one-half miles south east of the point where she went up.
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product-which fact he afterwards ad- mitted.
 What business are you engaged inY' was one of my queries.
 If T told you you might not want to talk to me- he replied.
 Expanded my chest two inches more than Gunboat Smith ever dared to and gave nonchalent assurance to the con trary
 ''Wellr he went on, T am a waiter at the Union club here, simply because there is more money in it than anything else l have-found yet. When l fail to pull down S75 a week, it sure is dull times. Salary Oh, no, 1 don't hardly figure that in at all"
 And that recalls the fact that no reg ular fellow in this tip-ridden township ever thinks of getting a 1o-cent shave without donating as much as 10 cents ad- dtional to the tonsorial surgeon who op- crates upon him.
 Movement is on foot here to appoint municipal chaperones" on all pleasure trip steamers, whose duty it will be to prevent such general indulgence in the Manhattan brand of look k-at-us-if-you- want-to love making and cuddling. up to now this has been considered one of the distinct advantages of living in so great a city. wherein ones neighbors arc neither curious nor garrulous. but it seems that even New York has small town tendencies occasionally. The hurdy gurdy plays and plays. The crowd pays heed-that's all it pays And yet it stays and stays and stays, For that is one of Broadways ways oil Yoil Hearken to these few scatter 1 t,,er ,,l,,- .f I1axr IAh, T. DaIfA ArJ of the Church of the Nativity, Brooklyn and he's talking about our own innocent tangoists. right here on Brighton Beach, Tt did seem that the bottom of the abyss had been reached when men and women bathers, similarly unattired, were permitted to lie on the sands wrapped in each others arms, but now we find an orgy of indecency in attire and conduct that puts to shame the riots of vice that once marked organism. Men and women now dance In their bathing suits. But one de- gree-and that is a very thin degree-re- moved from nudity, these creatures, locked in each others arms, whirl and sway and bend and dip upon the sand with every evidence of excitement and pleasure-and the authorities are doing nothing.'
 After all, these modern dances are aw- fully easy of accomplishment. After try ing them out on about three roofs and a couple of beaches one feels as if he were the guy that put the tang in tango.
 ON A GOTHAM PLEASURE BOAT. Yes. little one, the gentleman and lady
 there embracing,
 AS if they loved each other very dearly,
 doubtless do
 In fact, she seems herself to do a portion
 of the pacing.
 Though he, no doubt, will set the pace
 before the game is through. Oh, yes, of course they're married, dear,
 but this Is just an outing;
 They're sailing back from Brighton
 meath the simmer of the moon; There's something in the music, too, of
 that there's little doubting,
 That makes a fellow feel as if he sim
 ply has to spoon. Oh, yes, the thing is often done when al the beach you've tarried until the night has fallen and the music soft Is heard,
 And then, as I informed you, dear, they've long been wooed and married, But not unto each other-that, of course. would be absurd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
EDUCATION AND THE STATE
By HOPsON OWEN NMURFEE, IL. D.,
 President Marion Institute

The form and function of the state have steadily changed with the evolution of hu- man society, and the achievements of de- mocracy that give hope for the future are the adaptation of the powers of govern ment to the needs of the people. The mass of the people were for centuries be- yond the pale of the state in so far as provision was made for their welfare. The state in earlier times concerned itself on- ly with the criminally low and the aris- tocratically high. To punish crime and to establish privileged orders were the sole function of primitive governments. The masses of the people do not therefore ap- pear in the pageant of history. In recent years, however, a remarkable change has come over conceptions of the state. Now it is coming to be regarded as an organ ization for promoting the welfare of the whole people, taking thought for the well fare of children, for the training of youth, for the development of greater efficiency on the farm and in the home. These re- suits are achieved by new conception and an enlarged view of the function of the state. Education in earlier times was concerned chiefly with the individual and with knowledge as an end in itself, today education looks beyond the individual to the welfare of society. and knowledge is valued as it becomes transforming pow CT in life.
 The ancient ideal of education was em- bodied in a university, where, Tin the quiet and still air of delightful studies a favored few spent secluded lives in the contemplation of truth, an aristicracy of intellect that condemn labor and cherish ed aloofness form the life of their fellows as virtue. The modern ideal of education in embodied in the experiment station and demonstration train, where knowledge Is sought for it's power in life. and schol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
UP AND DOWN BROADWAY"

New York, July 25.-especial) )--New York's Tack of courtesy" is subject which has brought so many pedants of the old school into print, that even comparatively new metropolite feels called upon to rush to the defense of this much abused municipality.
 What Pro Bono Puh,seo- and others of his ilk are pleased to designate the de- cline of politeness. is in reality condi- tion resultant from necessarily changing customs. altering to meet more modern e&igencies. The bowings and scrapings of another day are gone so far as this city is concerned. There is neither time nor space for them. and for the same reason the compliment of many superlatives and much rhythmic diction is taboo.
 But in their stead have arisen other ha bits and customs which bear the un- mistakable stamp of politeness and con- tain much less of pedantry Superficial politeness has no place in Manhattan in the present day. Crowding is necessity; hurry IS unaNOldaDle, since he who falls to keep the pace set by the multitude be- cenes at once an Interruption to traffic
 Strict observance of the old rules would require that none should rub against a stranger or crowd him after any fashion, and that no gentleman should remain seated upon or within a public convey ance while a lady stood. Congestion and modern celerity have made such observ- ances virtual impossibility in Gotham
 The life of the subway, for instance with its heterogeneous, hurrying millions illustrates that the most material charac- ter of courtesy to others, requires, first, careful consideration of one's own well fare. Even the crowding of some to make possible the accommodation of others may be considered neither impolite nor dis courteous, and obedience to the "step live ly'' mandate of the conductors is duty one owes to his fellow passengers.
 The surrender of seats to women would work too great a hardship upon the other sex in this city of great distances and great throngs, while the little steppings aside and indulgence in such courtesies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
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 Soap grade 
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  Pinauds Lilac Vegetal 7c size soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
By ALLEN GRIFFIN JOHNSON

as ladies first" would put the Inter borough practically out of commission.
 And what applies in the subway Is equally as applicable upon Broadway. or above the level of that thoroughfare. Mod ern metropolitan courtesy, therefore, might be interpreted to mean-keep going, occupy no more space than is necessary, and endeavor to interfere as little as pos sible with the rights of others in the same regard. and yet in doing just these things, the New Yorker is constantly find- ing opportunity for acts of the most cheerful, kindly and courteous character.
 Each day is marked by acts of consid- eration for the aged. the blind the lame and by cheerful if abbreviated courteses between fellow men-aye, even between those of the more militant sex There is an evident strata of mutual helpfulness running through the crowded, compact life of the modern metropolite.
 "clang! Clangl Clangi Clang!' rang the warning bells of fire engines police patrol wagons and hospital ambulances approaching one of Broadway's most con- 'gested corners. Quickly the motor cars and other vehicles rushed to safer local- ities while the throng of pedestrians dashed madly for the pavements to escape sudden and inglorious death. It was a momentary pandemonium. yet through 1t all one man remained fearlessly in the street. almost grazed by the wheels of the heavy engines as they thundered past.
 When it was over he calmly ceased to grind the little crank, cooly picked up his moving picture camera and soon lost him. self in the assembled crowd. He had pro- cured one good scene for thrilling
 movie" to be used in the Safety First campaign now being waged here.
 THE VALE OF TOMORROW Oh. for the Vale of Tomorrow,
 Kissed by the Sun of Delight,
 Free from all burdensome sorrow.
 Knowing no shadow of blight; Lying aglow in the hopes that we know,
 Peaceful and cloudless and bright. Oh, to be lost in it's beauty.
 Far from the woes of the Now; Free from the tugging of duty,
 Labor and sweat of the brow; Seeing, afloat In a memory boat,
 The sorrows we banished somehow. Thus in the present we're dreaming
 Waking with sorrow and pain Yearning alone for the seeming,
 Deeming Today but in vain;
 Lest in the sway of the visions that play Der an idle and dream-ridden brain. Comes but to save us our Sorrow,
 Heed ye what Sorrow would say; Seek ye the Vale of Tomorrow?
 Then be ye up and away,
 For that Valley of Rest lies beyond the
 red crest
 Of the battle-scarred Hills of Today
 Speaking of dreams: The traffic squad of New York city is thoroughly capable and worthy of all commendation, but just the same, nevertheless, notwithstanding, etc., etc., ad lib., the middle of Broad way is no place in which to dream of home and mothers.
 Cracked open a conversation with a regular Beau Broadway Apologies to the Morning Telegraph the other morn- ing. You see, fellow gets reckless in his loneliness on the great thoroughfare sometimes. Found him an affable chap. nice looking and apparently a college
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Cold Feet

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
 During marriage ceremony in Scot land recently the bridegroom looked ex- tremely wretched and he got so hdgety. standing first on one foot and then on the other, that the 'best man" decided he would find out what the truble was.
 Whats up, Jack?" he whispered. 'Hae ye lost the ring?
 No" answered the unhappy one with a woeful look, ''the rings safe enough; but, man. I've lost me enthusiasm
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 On sale Monday, pair 1sc White with colored 15c grades Pair l,c
 White cotton heels Medium weight pretty quality Onyx brand 25c grade Pair 1sc
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These Special Items Are on Sale
 Monday Only!

Braid scalops
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Evening star., 1914-07-18
SETS ASIDE THE RULES.
President Orders an Appointment
Without Examination.

The President has directed that Mrs.
Anna B. Frost may be appointed to the
position Of copyist at $500 a year in the
bureau of construction and repair, Navy
Department, without reference to the re-
quirement Of examination under the civil
service rules" The executive order on
the subject says:
Mrs. Frost is the wife Of Floyd T.
Frost who has been continuously em-
ployed in the Navy Department since
March 8. 1880. and who has rendered
faithful and efficient service. In 1910 Mr.
Frost suffered a stroke of paralysis from
which he has never fully recovered, and
at the present time he is wholly incapac-
itated for work, having been absent from
the office since the latter part Of March,
1914.
''The Secretary Of the Navy states that
the department. finds 1t necessary to hll
the position occupied by Mr.. Frost. AS
Mrs. Frost possesses sufficient clerical
ability to perform the duties Of the posi-
ton the Secretary recommends that an
executive order be issued authorizing her
appointment The civil service commits
sion does not concur in the recommends
tion."
Evening star., 1914-07-18
400 CHILDREN ATTEND.
Winners of Games at the Ludlow
School Playground.

About 400 children attended the Lud-
low School playground last evening.
The usual games were played. but the
principal features were . tennis match
and ball game for which badges were
awarded to the winners-
Charles Dipple won the tennis cham
pionship. while the winning ball team
comprised Joseph McCaffery. Joseph
Burger, Leo Costello. George Hum
phries, Charles Lacey and Joseph Dorr
Awards for last week were made as
follows: Joseph McCaffery, potato race,
boys under ten; Harry Ford. potato
race. boys over ten: Margaret Fitz-
gerald, potato race, girls under twelve;
Margaret Grimes. potato race, girls
over twelve: Ella Gerher. tether ball
Misses Ethel Day and GPsos Heuehsn
IRE the teachers In ohasDe.
Evening star., 1914-07-18
CONVENTIONS ON BOOKS.
Eleven National Gatherings to Be
Held Here This Summer.

Eleven conventions are to meet in
this city between the present time and
September %. according to a list just
compiled by the Chamber of Commerce.
Following is list Of the conventions.
with the dates they are to be held and
their respective secretaries:
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
Masons of United States and Canada.
July Is. James R. Small. Boston. Mass.
Daughters Of Sphinx Of North and
South America, July -. Mrs. H L.
Wright, Pittsburgh; Mystic Shrine of
North and South America. July 20. b.
H. Stillyard. Wheeling. W. Va: Hero
ines of Jericho of United States and
Canada. July 2., Mrs. Ella Lane. New
York city: Red Cross of Constantine
of North America. July %. c. l.. Mitch
ell. San Antonio. Tex: Knights Templar
of United States. July *, James Il.
Small. Boston, Mass; United States
League of Building and Loan Associa-
tions, July 1929. H. r. Cellarius, Gin
cinnati. Ohio: International Bureau Of
Masonic Information Of the World. July
1e-12 James 7. Logan. Netehas. Aass. |:
Independent Order ODD Fellows,
Evening star., 1914-07-18
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department within
the last twenty-four hours:
John Pepper. 70 years. Providence
Hospital.
Pearl G. Bache, 21 years. 400 P street
northwest.
Hospital for the Insane.
Infant of Frank G. and Virginia W.
Bohannon. 12 hours.
Henry Matthews. 2s years, 1922 Har-
rison avenue southeast
Louisa Williams. 58 years. PA L
street southwest.
Lucy E. Green, 81 years, 307 Elm
street northwest
Henry Smith As years. 1904 10th
street northwest.
Annie Lucas. 4s years. Washington
Asylum Hospital
Evening star., 1914-07-18
Births Reported.

The following births have been repor,
ed to the health department within tn
last twenty-four hours:
John F. and Esther Thompson, girl.
Edward and May Shanks, girl.
Elijah and Bertha Hefner, girl.
Harry K. and Elizabeth Grffin, girl.
Daniel I. and Nellie L. Coakley, boy.
Arthur B. and Mary Crane, girl.
Charles and Eva De Vaughn. boy.
George p. and Esther G. Cooper, girl
Evening star., 1914-07-18
DEPOT FOR LIFE GARMENTS.
Manufacture and Supply Awarded to
New York Navy Yard.

The bureau Of construction and repair
of the Navy Department has assigned
the manufacture of the waistcoat type
of kapok life garments to the navy
yard, New York. All general store
keepers of other navy yards and sta
tions are directed to obtain such life
garments from that navy yard when
needed for issue or stock.
These life garments are of type diff
ferent from the kapok life jackets. the
manufacture of which has been assign
ed to the Philadelphia yard. The life
Jacket is similar to the standard cork
life jacket, except that the pockets
contain kapok instead Of cork. whereas
the life garment Is padded all over
with kapok. contributes to the warmth
Of the wearer and does not interfere
With his freedom Of movement