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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18

chants, who can use only yellow ma
terials, hose, gloves draperies etc.
The millinery stores can call upon
their stock of yellow flowers, plumes.
ribbons while the tailoring establish
ments and others whose stock of goods
embraces only dark material can CO.
operate by decorating in yellow crepe
paper, cut in strips, or some similar
treatment
4 have already secured the Coop
GRAFTON of a number of soft drink
stands who will run special drink
for those days, and decorate in yell
low and we will appreciate your eff
forts to help us make this an occasion
befitting the dignity of the women
whom We wish to honor.
This is a call to Birmingham civic
pride and one in which your allegiance
to the cause of woman suffrage need
not be brought int question one way
or another
Trusting to hear from you favor
ably, ! am very truly yours.
"BOSSlE O'BRIEN HINDLEY."
On motion the secretary was instructed
TO write Mrs. Ilundley informing her tha
the ASSOCIATION was unwilling to tax,
sides on any political question and refer
ring nor to the store managers.
Considerable routine business was trans
acted at the meeting last night Severa
new members were received There wer,
a number q brief speeches, among thos,
making talks being, s. S. Riddle. San
Friedman, II. w Hoile, and others. TIL,
next meeting will be held next Tuesda,
night at the Young Mems Christian as
sociation.
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NO ACTION ON THE
KELLEY PETITION
Commission Waits Until Next Tues
day at Request of Counsel.
Wishes Further Conferences

AT the request of +. d. Smith counsel
FOR George c. Kelley and associates ac-
tion upon the petition of that company
for an election on the proposed franchise
for street railway was postponed yes
terdaN until the meeting next Tuesday
1t was stated that Mr.. Kelley wished
to have some further conferences with
the commissioners before action was
taken. AS will be remembered. the Kel-
leys have asked that their petition for a
franchise be placed before the voters in
a special election to be called by the COM
missioners, the expenses of which to be
paid by Mr. Kelley. 1t was generally in
dicated that if action had been taken
yesterday the commissioners would have
denied the request
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Honey Bow Minstrels

The role of the female impersonator in
George Evans Honey Boy Minstrels this
year is played by Eldon Durand. His
engagement promises not only an artistic
portrayal of the dusky bells of the Evans
afterpiece, but display of creations of
the modiste's art which will be second to
nothing of the kind ever seen on the stage.
The George Evans Honey Boy Minstrels
will be at the Jefferson theatre Thursday
matinee and night The seat sale is on
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taw tonight at o'clock. when the en-
tries will be closed. The start will be
at o'clock Thursday morning and It
is expected the judges will order the first
brace down about 10 o'clock Unless the
judges should decide for any cause that
there is no reason to run it out. the dogs
Will be down for one hour. It is prob
able that the second series-tnat is win
ners of the first pairs watched-will be
concluded Friday afternoon.
a. G.. Chesney has offered a hand
some silver cup trophy the first prize
and the Birmingham Kennel club has
provided second and third cup trophies.
Most of the members VIII go by this
afternoons train to Eutaw, while others
will go by the early morning train Thurs
day. Great enthusiasm prevails and
much generous rivalry is already in evil
dence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
BlRMINGTIAM'S NEW "CTTY
BEAUTIFUL" DEPARTMENT
For Information Help Advice Address City Beautiful De
partment, City Hall

Spread your enthusiasm for the city
teautiful among your neighbors.
Go out among them and induce them
TO interest themselves in general
"clean-up'' plan
You'll be surprised at what can be
accomplished by cooperation.
Just because your neighbor doesn't
seem to enthus over the work, don't
become impassive yourself
Primp up around your own home and
shor your neighbors what can be
done.
WEEKLY RENIEW-Let's see what
we have accomplished this week? Did
we begin at the curb or. rather, in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
i" A Modern Eve"

The seasons greatest musical comedy
triumph, "a Modern Eve" imported from
Berlin. where it has been the reigning
success for more than two years, will be
the attraction at the Jefferson Saturday
matinee ard night. Since it's premiere
presentation in Chicago, where it ran for
80 nights, its clever book, brilliant scenes,
pure, sweet atmosphere. rich humor and
alluring tunes. have been welcomed by
the public as genuine relief from the
average musical offering.
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ADJUSTMENTS
"Within the Law"

The last performances of the return en-
gagement of the great play, within the
Law, will be given at the Jefferson thea
tire this afternoon at matinee and in the
evening. Full houses are expected. Miss
Clara Joel takes the principal part of
Mary Turner and from the start gets
the friendship of the audience
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Shakespearean PLAYS

The Stratford- -upon-Avon Players will
present Twelfth Night at the Jefferson
theatre Monday night and merry Wives
of Windsor Tuesday night The history
of the Stratford-upon-Avon Players is
most interesting. 1t begins with the Me-
mortal theatre in Shakespeare's birth
place, the gift of the late Charles Edward
Flower and few of his associates to
the Shakespeare Association of England.
The foremost actors of England have 'been
offered annually in their greatest parts
supported by the Stratford-upon-Avo
Players. The seat sale starts Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Confederates Accept invitation

At the last meeting of Camp Hardee a
representative of Custer post, Grand
Army of the Republic, extended an invi-
tation to the members of Camp Hardee
to meet their commander, Washington
Gardner, chief commander of the Fed
erals, on the evening of February % at
the Chamber of Commerce. The invita-
ton was accepted with thanks. Maj s.
II. Nowlin of Camp Hardee will deliver
an address of 10 minutes in honor of the
occa sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Jack Britton Wins

New York, February 17.-Jack Brit
ton of Chicago defeated Gene Moriarity
of Syracuse in the seventh round of
a lC-round bout here tonight. Mortar
ity was substituted for Young Brown
who was unable to fight because of
an injured hand. He was so far out
elassed that the referee stopped the
contest in the seventh round
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
TRIALS OF LOCAL DOGS TO
START THURSDAY IN EUTAW

The Birmingham Kennel club held an
enthusiastic meeting last night at the
Clark K Jones hall Messrs. Hugh Seals
and J. C Lankford. the committee that
went to Eutaw 10 spy out the grounds
for the field trial. reported everything IN
good shape The citizens of Eutaw re-
ceived them with most hospitable and
generous show of interest. Fine grounds
with plenty of birds were offered by more
than one land owner.
The grounds selected are about two
miles out, and the prospect is wonder
fully inviting. affording a view of the
dogs at any distance, a very important
feature for dogs of wide cast on a
straight-away course.
There are eight pairs entered The
drawing for braces will take place at Eu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
At the Orpheum

is doing exactly what was predicted of
him, namely filling the Orpheum at every
performance. This talented musician is
establishing new records for drawing
patronage to the Orpheum, and everybody
is enjoying him. The programme is new
and very pleasing.
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At the Lyric

Many people consider this weeks vaude-
Vile bill the best that the Lyric has yet
offered. for there are three distinct head
liners in Bud Fisher. the Mutt and jeff
cartoonist; Macart and Bradford in a
splendid comedy. THE Second Genera
ton and 1.-The Act Beautiful wonderful
posing horses and dogs. The other four
acts are good comedy and musical fea-
lures that will please.
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At the BiiOu

1.-THE Common Law is human story.
1t tells of human emotions. of a great
love, of the danger of that love and the
happy consummation through fortunate
accident. 1t is expected to prove one of
the seasons best offerings of the Beulah
Poynter Stock company at the Bijou
Next week 1.-The Heart of a Child" will
be presented for the first time on any
stage.
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liic eitiHchS VI birmingham yesterday.
He is very optimistic and his friends
are, too. He will be in the city for sew
eral days.
Thomas E. Kilby of Admission. president
of the Admission City National bank, men,
Der of the state senate, and a candi-
date for lieutenant governor, spent yes
terday in Birmingham. Mr.. Kilby had
checked his campaign for the purpose of
attending to some business in connec-
tion with the North Birmingham Kilby
Frog and Switch works.
My friends tell me- he said, that I
have a 'cinch.' l believe that they are
right. However, I am active. Monday
l will begin a statewide campaign. and
will visit all the countess
Leon McCord, associate railroad COM
missioner, and a candidate FOR re-elec-
ton, visited Birmingham yesterday. Mr..
McCord has headquarters IN the Title
Guarantee building. where his mana ger
Charles M. Williams. Is in charge. He
Is confident of his success before the
people.
Il have Just made a canvass of east
ern Alabama" he said, and am very
enthusiastic in regard to the outlook.
We boys of the country 90 not make
much headway with city folks, who use
electric lights, but are generally able to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Cotton Oil Plant DESTROYED

Conway. Ark, February 17.-Fire to-
day destroyed the plant here of the
Morrilton Cotton Oil company. The loss
Is estimated at 100000.
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candidate for reelection, and talked to
the citizens of Birmingham YESTERDAY
He is very optimistic and his friends
are, too He will be in the city for sew
eral days
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-06-18
SCORED ONE ON HIS RlvAL
Brown Had Overlooked Leap Year
and Jonss Was Quick to Mark
tho Point.

Irving Fletcher. the well.known ad-
vertising expert. said at an advertis-
ing mems dinner at Delmonico's in
New York:
"A good advertisement never lies.
II never deccives. For II can only
pay by making lifn patrons. not tran
silent ones.
"A good advertisement never lies.
but II states it's case as strongly M
possible. and II avails itsclf OF every
point. however slight. There It In
like young Jones.
Young Jones proposed at Lake
wood to n pretty girl. but she said un-
certainly. swinging her slim foot In
and out Of her slaShed skirt:
"I like you. Mr.. Jones'. hut. then.
] like Mr.. Brown. too. And Mr.. Brown
In 40 devoted. He says he thinks
OF me 1865 days In the year
Huh" snorted young Jones. con-
temptuOu&ly. He wants day or
every four years. does ne? Well. I
hope you're not taken In by any such
one-horse devotion ns that"
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-06-18
MOST ACCEPTABLE JUST NOW
Three Recipes That Are Particularly
Appropriate at This TIme Of
the Year.

The Cresses.-Pepper grass or gar
den cress resembles in appearance and
flavor the better known water cress.
The wild cress growing in constantly
running meadow brooks is the ten
derest and the entire plant Is eaten.
The pleasant, pungent flavor makes 1t
an agreeable addition to tho salad
plants and n very attractive garniture
for meat and fish dishes. Be sure and
break OF all the roots. Do not use
knife. however.
Sorrel and Spinach Soups.-This is
good summer soup. To quart
of sorrel add II handful of spinach and
few lettuce leaves. Put them In IL
saucepan with large piece of butter
and cook tender. Add eSo quarts OF
boiling water. season to taste with salt
and pepper. and just before serving
add two well-beaten eggs and half u
cupful OF cream. This is an excellent
soup Tor an invalid.
Boiled Spinach. French Method
Use half II peck OF spinach. Wash and
pick over the leaves. carefully remov-
ing all the wilte6 ones and the roots
When thoroughly washed put into
boiling water with pinch OF soda
to keep the bright green color. and
cook tender. Then drain In II colander
and drench with cold water. as this
gives firmness and delicacy attained
in no other way. Shake free from
water. chop fine. and put into n sauce.
pan. Stir in Il tablespoonful OF butter
salt and pepper to suit the taste. Add
two tablespoonfuls OF good cream. and
stir until hot; then arrange ON, Il heat
ed dish and rice the yolks OF hard
boiled eggs over the top. using the
vegetable press for the purpose.
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Chicken . Ia Monte Carlo.

Melt two tablespoons OF butter In an
earthen dish or casserole with one car
rot. three onions sliced. two bay
leaves. salt. pepper and some thyme.
Add a young fat fowl. cut into joints
and let II get brown. Then add one
pint OF consomme and cover. air tight.
Cook three-Quarters OF an hour. II
must simmer all the time. II the fowl
Is old 1t will take longer to cook II.
Add two tablespoons sherry. "A dozen
potato balls fried In butter. u dozen
button mushrooms and some chopped
parsley. Let II cook ten minutes more
and serve In the sauce dish or the
charm OF II will be lost.
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-06-18

tors II there was anything | could
take to help me and they said there
WAS nothing that they knew Of. am
thankful for such n good medicine and
will always give it the highest praise. "
Mrs. C. H. GRIFFITH, 1906 Madison
Ave-. Cleveland, Ohio.
Hanover, Pa. -"I suffered from fe-
male trouble and the pains were 30 bad
Mt times that could not sit down. Tho
doctor advised severe operation but
my husband got me Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and experienced
great relief in a short time. Now feel
like a new person and can do hard
days work and not mind it What joy
and happiness 1t is to be well once more.
l am always ready and willing to speak
good word for the Compound. "-Mrx-
ADA Wilt, 1876 Stock St, Hanover. Pa
II there are any complications you
do not understand write To Lydia 4.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confldentIaD
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by y woman and
held In strict confidence.
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FOR THE BEST TOMATO SOUP
Ingredients Should Be Of tho First
Order and Much Care Given
to lts Preparation.

Peel two pounds OF nice ripe toma-
toes and cut In two. Remove seeds.
Take stewpan to hold four quarts
OF liquid. put therein two ounces OF
butter. one onion finely chopped. and
melt together for three minutes to
heat only. but not to color, otherwise
the soup will be spoiled. adding one
teaspoonful OF castor sugar and little
salt. Remove from the fire and add
large tablespoonful OF flour. Drop
all the tomatoes into tho mixture and
mix well together. Then add two
quarts Of meat stock mot clarified)
boil briskly. stirring all the while;
then allow to boil gently for one hour.
Skim OF greaAe from time to time and
pass through a fine sieve: return to
stewpan. season with pepper and salt
or tabasco. and. II not thick enough.
little arrowroot or fecule diluted
In n little cold water will slightly
thicken and add to the BmoothnesS.
This soup IL particularly nice with
rice. and the starch water In which
tho rice is boiled will serve to thicken
the tomato soup.
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-06-18
EYE STRAIN
Relieved by Quitting Coffee.

Many cases Of defective vision nro
caused by the habitual use OF coffee.
1t is said that In Arabia where cof-
fco is used In large quantities. many
lose their eyesight at about iifty. Tea
contains tho samo drug. caffeine. ~
coffee.
A N. j. woman writes to the point
concerning ego trouble and coffee.
She says:
My son was for years troubled with
his eyes. lio tried several kinds OF
glasses without relief Tho opticIan
said there was defect In his eyes
which was hard TO reach.
''Iio used to drink coffee. M we all
did. and finally quit II and began 10
use Postum. That was three years
ago and ho haB not had 10 wear
glasses and has had no trouble with
HIS eycs since.
Il was always fond Of tea and coffc0
and finally became no nervous ! could
hardly nit Htlll long enough 10 eat n
meal. Ny heart was In such n con
dltion ! thought might dle at any
time
Medicine did not give mo relief
and I was almost desperate. II was
about this time we decided 10 quit cof.
fee and use Postum. md have used II
ever since. ] am In perfect health.
No trouble now with my heart and
mover fclt bcttcr In my llfc.
"Pos,um has been grcnt blessing
TO w NIL. particularly 10 my son nnd
myself"
Nnino given by Postum Co, Baltic
Creek. Mich. Read Tho Road 10 Well.
Vile" In pkgs.
Postum now comes IA two forms:
Regular Postum-mua bo we'll
boiled i5c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is n soluble pow
der. a tcnspoonful dissolyos quickly
IN cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes delicious bovcrnE.
Instantly. 30c md Zoe tins.
Tho cost per cup OF both kinds IL
about the snme.
There's . Renson" for Postum.
gold by CrocorA
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SYNOPSIS.

Mrs. varney. wife Of a Confederate
general, has lost one son and another is
dying from wounds. She reluctantly gives
her consent for Wilfred. the youngest. to
federals are making their last assault In
an effort to capture Richmond. Edith
Varney secures from President Davis "a
commission for Capt. Thorne. who is lust
recovering from wounds as chief Of the
telegraph at Richmond. Capt. Thorne
tells Edith he has been ordered away.
She declares he must not go and tells
him Of the commission from the presi-
dent. Mr.. Arrelsford Of the Confederate
Edi,h's. detects Jonas, Mrs varneys
in Libby prison. Arrelsford suspects 1t
Is intended for Thorne. The note reads:
ATTACK tonight. Plan 8 Use Tele-
lewis Dumont Of the Federal secret
service, and that his brother Henry is n
prisoner in Libby. Edith refuses to be-
lieve and suggests that Thorne be con-
order comes from General Varney for
Wilfred to report to the front at once.
Edith is forced to carry out her. part In
into the room alone with Thorne. who
recognizes him as his elder brother, Hen
ry Dumont They put pp up , fake fight
Caroline Milford. wilfred's sweetheart,
goes to the war department telegraph
office to send a message to Wilfred. Ar
relsford suspects double meaning and
Edith secrete themselves to watch Thornc.
whose arrival Arrelsford expects. Thorne
takes charge OF the telegraph office.
S,,r,S Arrs!srSrd and and Edith ,. see Thorne alter
Thorns IL shot In the wrist by Arrelsford
when he attempts to send 1t. Arrelsford
calls the guard. and when they appear
Thorne turns the tables by ordering the
arrest Of Arrelsford. The removal Of Ar
relsford is stopped BY the arrival of Cen
eral Randolph. Thorne again begins
eepding the dispatch Arrelsford protests,
declaring Thorne is sending a forged
order to weaken the lines OF defense.
Thorne is shot In the wrist by Arrelsford
produces his commission as chief Of
telegraph. She. having seen enough to
convince her he is spy. begs him not
to send the forged order. After she
leaves he tears It up. Thorne plans to
escape from Richmond. Arrelsford calls
at the Varney home and demands to see
Edith. Mrs. Varney refuses.
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charge Of IT, Just ehe same, How aoou,

cnafee OF II, Just me same! HOW noouN
thatf"
That's all right said the girl. bury.
ting her face on his shoulder.
Wilfred got hold Of her hand and
kissed 1t passionately. He seemed
quite strong enough for that
Il tried to send you a telegram but
they wouldn't let me-" whispered Caro-
line suddenly. raising her head and
looking at him.
You did,
"Yes."
What did you say in IT."
But here the girls courage failed
her.
Tell me what you said" persisted
Wilfred.
ut was something very NICE" fal-
tered poor Caroline.
ut was, eh?"
"Yes."
WAS 1t as nice as thls?" asked VIII
fred. suddenly lifting his head and
kissing her.
II don't know about that" STAN.
mered Caroline. blushing beautiful
crimson, but 1t was very nice.
wouldn't have tried to telegraph 1t II
it was something bad. would II"
well, If it was so good" said VIII
fred, why on earth didn't you send
it?"
Goodness gracious!" exclaimed
Caroline; how could when they
wouldn't let me-"
wouldn't let you?"
81 should think not. They had .
dreadful time at the telegraph office. "
AT the telegraph office; were you
there?" Wilfred made a violent effort
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-06-18
Apparatus Stewed.

Cut the points ns far ms they are
perfectly tender into pieces no, more
than onc.half nn inch In length. Wash
ter. when they ARE tender. take out
asparagus and lay aside for n few min.
utes. Have som" pieces Of toastcd
bread. Dip their into the wnter In
which the asparagus was boiled But.
ter them and place In dish. laying M.
parngus on top. Thickcn with n little
flour and add piece OF butter and
salt to taste. Pour the mixture over
the asparagus. and serve very hot.
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to recollect. Il have It," he said in
stronger tones: they told me at the
hospital. l must get up
mo. no: you mustn't" said Caro-
line. interposing.
Don't" said Wilfred; 81 have to at.
tend to It," He spoke with a stern.
strange decision. entirely foreign to
his previous idle love-making. Il
know all about Thorne. He gets hold
OF our department telegraph and sends
out a false order. weakens our de-
fenses at Cemetery HILL" The boy
got to his feet by this time. steadying
himself by Caroline's shoulder. "They
are down on us In moment" A look
OF pain. not physical. shot across his
face. but he mastered 1t. And she
gave 1t to him. the commission: my
sister Edith" he continued bitterly.
"Oh!" said Caroline: you know"
Il know this. II my father were
here. he'd see her. Az he isn't here, I
will attend to 1t. Send her TO me-"
He spoke weakly. but In clear
voice and most imperative manner.
'Send her to me-"
NO." said Caroline family. just as
Mrs. Varney re-entered tho room.
What is IT." asked the mother.
He wants to see Edith" returned
the girl.
Not now. Wilfred." persisted Mrs.
Varney: you are weak and III. and
Edith"
Tell her to come here. l must SEQ
her at once" repeated Wilfred.
Mrs. Varney Instantly OWNED tho
reason. Caroline had told him about
the telegraph office. but she could se1
no advantage to be gained by the in.
terview he sought.
81 won't do you any good, Wilfred,"
she said. She won't speak q word to
anybody about IT.
Il don't want her to speak to me-
returned the boy grimly; 81 am golns
to speak TO her"
But some other time. WIlfrcd,"
urged his mother.
NO. no: Immediately" but ns no
one made the slightest EFFORT toward
complying with his demand. Very
WE'LL" he continued. moving slowly to
ward the door. and by II determined ef.
fort keeping his feet. III you won't
send her to me. will"
There. there" said Mrs. Varncy. In.
tcrposing swiftly: m you must. you
must. Since you insist. viii call
her
81 do insist"
Stay with him. dear" said Mr..
Varney to Caroline. and ! Will 10 and
call her"
NO" said Wilfred. II want to SEQ
her alone"
rTO RE cOHTrSt'ED,
fi.... a.. a.. ...l -.
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CHAPTER xyll.-contlnued.

Get out Of my way" he said curt
iy; Il have word or two to say to
you after I have been upstairs"
"show me your order." persisted the
girl, who made not the slightest at
tempt to give way.
"It's department business and l
don't require an order"
you are mistaken about that" said
Caroline with astonishing resourceful-
ness. This is a private house. It isn't
the telegraph office or the secret serv.
ice department. If you want to go up
stairs or see anybody against their
will. you will have to bring an order.
I don't know much. but know enough
for that"
Arelsford turned to Mrs. Varney.
Am l to understand. madam" he
began. that you refuse"
But before Mrs. varney could an.
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Almond Cream squarea.

Put two pounds OF sugar and little
less than IA gill OF water into IA sauce-
pan. Place the pan on the fire and
stir the sugar and water until the mix.
ture starts to boil. When It is boil
Ing thoroughly add n little less than IA
half n pint OF cream. stirring It in.
and cook until II forms n soft ball
when dropped In cold water.
Take on the fire. add vanilla flavor
ing and stir until II looks creamy.
sprlnkling chopped dry blanched aim
onds In while stirring: then pour out
on grcased paper or n marble slab
and cut into squares.