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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
Liable to Catch Fire

We note in the Corner in reply to question regarding oil mops, you state that you do not know much about oil nops, but for cleaning and dusting yod recommend a mixture of linseed oil, salt and turpentine.1 It might be well. for you to know that both linseed oil and turpentine, allowed to remain on cloth, are liable to spontaneous com bustionAand 1t might be the result of numerous confagrations if careless peo- pie use a cloth and do not burn it up before it has chance to take fire of it's own accord. We are positive that you are not aware of this or you would undoubtedly not have recommended this. I hope you will accept this in a free will spirit. W. w. D."
 I may have taken for granted that the cloths used in cleaning hardwood floors would not be laid away without washing out the oil and dirt. I thank you for calling the attention of care- less housemaids and mistresses to the danger of spontaneous combustion where the manifest duty of rinsing out the cloths in hot suds before rolling them up and putting them away is no11ooto4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
Boiled a voile Dress

through carelessness our laundress boiled white voile dress which has crocheted belt with blue edging. The blue faded and stained the dress. | was told to use vinegar and salt. boiled 1t In the mixture without result. Can you advise me what to do? ELSIE L."
 fear you may have set the stain py boiling 1t in the salty mixture. Old fashioned house wives fixed the colors in ginghams and calico by boiling them in! brine. You need potent detersive to undo the mischief, Make a solution of oxalic acid and sponge the stains with it. In 10 minutes rinse with clear water and lay in the sun for an hour Then repeat the application, taking care to rinse 10 minutes after that the acid may not rot the threads. Two or three applications and summing for sev- eral hours should efface the stains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
To Reduce Sugar Prices

London, October 26.-(s:15 p. m.)--The government has so successfully cornered the sugar supply that it is announced that the gross wholesale price will be reduced GO cents a hundredweight, which will make the maximum retail price cents a pound for good granulated and s cents a pound for good cubes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
Miss Susie Juden Noted Sunday School Worker, Talks
 About the Bible Training School and It's Influence
By DOLLY DALRYMpLE

Birmingham is honored during this week by some of the most notable Sunday school workers in the country who are here to take part in the Bible training school which convened yesterday with a large and enthusiastic attendance.
 The Bible training school means a great Geal to this community in it's widespread influence and far-reaching opportunities for doing good, and Birmingham does not fail to show her appreciation of the sIme
 Among the prominent women who are here is Miss Susie Juden of New Orleans, whose name is synonymous with Sunday school work not only in her native town and the entire south.
 Indeed
 Miss Juden has been a notable figure at the international conventions where her work has received favorable com rlent and where she has always been conspicuous by her earnest Christian en- deavor and sweet, gentle womanliness.
 In chatting with Miss Juden yesterday she told me some interesting things in  school worker and among other things said:
 q have been with the interdenomina- ticnal association for six years as an employed worker. I started in the ele- mentary division and have continued in the work ever since, interspersing field work with my regular duties, training, conducting conventions and things of that sort. Of course my own individual work is more to my taste than field work, although my work calls for a great deal of field work, and in that capacity have assumed the duties of associate gen. eral secretary of Louisiana
 What is the status of Sunday school work in your state?' I asked
 Tt compares favorably with that of other states I am pleased to say, espe- cially as we are very young in the work. Organized Sunday school work itself cov- CTS a period of 30 years. but in New Orleans, as I said before, my work is only six years old'
 All of our parishes are organized now, Miss Juden continued, 'and we are now promoting standards. We have set for the years aim 25 banner standard par ishes and we have every reason to be- lieve that we will reach that and more"
 ''One of the most satisfactory features of our work is our city training school" Miss Juden went on to say. We meet every Monday night during eight months or the year and we get splendid results from that feature of our work"
 What does the Bible training school in convention as we have it here at pres ent in Birmingham mean to Sunday school work?'' I asked.
 Tt is inspirational and every Sunday school that has a. representative has bet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
She Filled the Bill

From the Chicago Herald.
 John Sloan, the painter. was lecturing on "Models" before an art class in New York.
 Then there is the frivolous model" said MT. Sloan. She, unless very beautiful, issto be avoided.
 "A frivolous model besought a friend of mine to employ her.
 No, mo-. he said, only do still life flowers and fruit.
 "'Well, said the model. looking up at him, responsibility out of limpid blue eyes. well. ain't e peachy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
Vinegar Pie

'l am glad to contribute something to your department. I notice a request for the words of the poem Nobody Knows But Mother. and, as have it with other old clippings my mother has saved for years, I will send it to you. should also like to make request. Will some one send me a good recipe for vinegar pie? BEULAH D." Happily I can return your courtesy by giving you the recipe without oblig- ing you to wait for the obliging Cor nerite: One cupful if vinegar, the same of water, a tablespoon of butter, d heaping tablespoon of flour wet with cold water, two-thirds of cup of sugar. Put all three ingredients, except the cup of water, into a saucepan and stir over the fire to a thick paste. Then beat in gradually the cup of cold wa ter. When you have a thick paste, whip in beaten egg and fill your pie crust
 Bake, covered, 10 minutes and brown for five minutes longer if your oven be hot. Now whip the white of an egg to 8 meringue with two tablespoons of powdered sugar. When the pie is done draw to the door of the oven, spread tthickly with the meringue and return to the oven to color lightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
NOTES

Mrs. Hale V. Tarrant's condition is re- ported quite favorable after an operation yesterday at the South Highlands in firmary, where she will probably remain about three weeks for her complete re- covery.
 Mrs. J. w. Crawford has returned to her home in Florida after spending two weeks with Mrs. J. w. Fain.
 Mrs. B. B. Surggs of Pensacola, Fla, is the guest of Mrs. Ridgon Orr in Norwood.
 MT and Mrs F. G. Lyman and Miss Nina Lyman have returned to Montevallo after a stay with relatives in this city.
 Mrs. w. M Griffith, who has been the guest of Mrs. John Lunsford, has returned to her home in Memphis.
 Miss Mabel Harler has returned from Mobile where she attended the Con- federate reunion as sponsor for Camp Hardee.
 After a delightful visit to Mrs John Lunsford, Mrs. J. W. Payne has re- turned to her home in Scottsboro.
 Mrs. A. B. Wood has returned from Mo- bile, where she attended the Confederate reunion as matron of honor for Pat Gle bern Camp. She was also a delegate for the StonewaH chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
A Dream That Came True

From the Ladies' Home Journal.
 Strange" said the first tramp, medi- tatively, "how few of our youthful dreams ever come true!'
 "Oh, I dunno" said his companion. "I remember when I used to dream 6 bout wearin' long pants, and now guess Iewear 'em longer than anyone else In the country" ."--s ssa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
GROOMSMEN TO
 COMPLIMENT BRIDE

The groomsmen of the Morgan Cosby bridal party will compliment Miss Cosby and MT. Morgan with a box party at the Jefferson tomorrow evening to witness David Warfields presentation of "The Auctioneer." Their guests will include the members of the nuptial party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Mrs. Will Shivers delightfully."- enter tained a number of young folks last evening in Wylam for her brother, MT. Ensley Graham, the occasion being his birthday. The room swere prettily dec- orated and the hours were passed with games and music. Light refreshments brought this happy event to a close. Those present were: Miss Grace Burnell, Miss Ellen Morris, Miss Maggie Shivers, Miss Christine McCrorie, Miss Susan Lusk Miss Ellen McMillan, Miss Maggie McCrorie, Miss Isabel Liddell, Miss Nell lie Beddow, Miss .Robena Guthrie, MT. John Brown, MT. Andrew Lusk, MT. John Kemp, MT. Will Oxley, MT. John Smith. MT. Clarence James, MT. Raymond Park hurst, MT. Barto Sergeant and MT. Lee Wallace.
 Miss Claudia Mae Lambert was hostess at dinner party Sunday evening at 6 o clock at her home in Wylam and the table was centered with vase of pink roses. The guests were: Miss Fannie Farmer. Miss Stella Poe, Miss Claudia Mae Lambert, MT. Edgar Funk, MT. Monroe Galloway. MT. Bruce Campbell and MT. Jonas Clay.
 The w. c. T. U. will meet this morn ing at the wylam Methodist church.
 Brundidge chapter No. 327, O. E. s., will hold an important meeting this even- ins at the Vivian Masonic temple.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the East Lake Methodist church gave shower Saturday afternoon for the Wesley House in Avondale. They carried many dainty gifts for. the pupils of the kinder garten class.
 Mrs. w. H. Radcliffe has invited a number of friends to spend Wednesday with her at her home in East Lake.
 The Methodist Ladies' Aid society will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
Limitations of Science

From the Kansas City Journal.
 "I get tired of our old graphophone records. They're always the same"
 Guess you'll have to stand 'em for a while, my dear. Science hasn't az yet succeeded in perfecting a record that will improvise music"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
Plaster of Paris Pictures

Can you tell me how one can make pretty things of plaster of paris and wall paper? Some years ago I worked with young woman who did this. The things were very pretty. She had a small mold She cut pretty flowers from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
MRS. HOGAN TO
 GIVE A LUNCHEON

[ Mrs. Dan A. Hogan will entertain at luncheon today at the Southern club, in- cluding among her guests the executive board of the Woman's Aid and Mission ary society of the Southside Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
MISS WARDS BRIDGE
 PARTY FOR VISITOR

Miss Ella Louis Ward will compliment her guest, Miss Lucille Strickland of Val dosta, Ga, November A. when she will be hostess at a bridge party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
MISS FRANKLIN TO BE
 HOSTESS AT DANCE

Miss Annie Franklin will be hostess at an informal dance November 3, compli- menting her guest, Miss Florence Cros- son, of Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
FREAKS OF A DAYS NEWS
One Cow Killed by Wearing Goggles.
 Another Has Its Throat Cut

From the New York Tribune,
 A prize COW, valued at S125O0, upon which its owner. Homer R. Robinson of Putnam valley, put colored goggles as prescribed for eye disease, was struck by freight train and killed in Holmes yesterday. The goggles. it is believed. prevented the COW from seeing the train in time to save herself.
 Arthur c. Lawson of Manitou, a fore man for the Cunning Construction com pany, collected s3500 yesterday from the company for the loss of his nose which was blown off by a premature blast of dynamite. Lawson sued the company for $7500 but settled for s3500 out of court.
 Walter Widman of 96 Jefferson street, Yonkers, wrote note from his bed in St. Joseph's hospital to the police yesteH day saying that he could not testify against his wife, Helen, who broke a bot tie across his face, because the blow had rendered him speechless. He said his wife was provoked because he refused to remain at home and take care of the baby while she went to the movies
 Several visits from burglars recently at the postal substation at Garfield, N. J., led the postma ster. M. c. Whitehead, to paste the following notice on the safe: Do not take time to crack the saf4 there is nothing in it.' J., killed a vicious COW which attacked his wife With a swoop of scythe he cut the cows throat as it charged his wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN

ter, Ervis Irene, to MT. William Howard Davis of this city, the wedding to occur November ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-27
DAVIS-LIGHT
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mir and Mrs. s. T. Light of Chattanooga announce the engagement of their daugh-
The Washington herald., 1914-06-14

fiict. the faces Of party rivals strained
and set with rigid determination to win.
The mocking glory of political fame and
high ONCE for which che has paid q
dearly and which can only result after Al
in dead sea fruit TO the womanly woman
who for the time being has forgotten her
primal endowment.
Judge Ben Lindsey, Of Denver. In testi-
flying before the United States commis-
-sion on Industrial relations. said: Colo
RADIO has perfected the science Of corrupt
ing men. It's judges. its Supreme Court
judges, are owned like Office boys; ITS
lawyers. its business men. all are owned: /:
they are, of course. fearless men, but
they have paid q heavy sacrifice for fear
lessness." What does this mean when
women have had power to elect the right
man for twenty-five years? The blind
ness of the suffragist is past understand
ing.
With suffrage far from successful, AZ
demonstrated in the suffrage States In
the West. she still pushes on crying,
Votes for Women" With only 80 per
cent or less Of tine women voting in the
States already enfranchised, she plunges
on in hysterical abandon demanding po-
litical freedom With wage-earning
women, social workers. prominent men Of
high position in professional and private
life absolutely opposed to 1t, she heeds
them not, but with the keenest avidity
pitchforks 1t into every assembly, every
gathering every public event or occasion
whether revelant or not.
It has taken on the nature of a mania
and one does not dare to think what may
happen IL the time ever comes when she
realizes there is a possibility of her not
gaining her end. The miiitants of Eng
1on hav 1ad ha % inn
of the entire world. Obcessed with one
idea they have developed into the wild
women" "the furies." This stage has
been approached in a gradual way, and
without doubt there was no such idea OF
violence when the movement first started.
Warrington Man Attacked.
The other day a woman approached q
man in Fourteenth street and deliberate
ly tore an anti-suffrage insignia from the
lapel of his coat. She was a woman with
gray hair, well dressed and Of the most
dignified appearance. The woman was
an absolute stranger to the man. Can
this be anything but incipient militancy?
The sign before the anti-suffrage head
quarters has recently been torn and
slashed with knife. 1t has been reported
to the police. Senators and Congressmen
are being continually annoyed and
by suffragists in their insist
ent and strenuous demands for recog-
milton. The Democratic party has been
warned and threatened by leading suf-
fragists because no favorable indorse-
meht for their cause has been made by
the administration. This cannot be with
out import. although 1t may appear trivial
in its initial effort to get what they want.
Everything SO far has been in the ma
ture of a demand which carries with the
significance of warfare and dissension.
1t is the duty of every man and woman
10 face this problem and to dispose of 1t,
to study it and to place upon the record
Of their minds what will eventually re-
iound to the benefcent food and lasting
happiness of mankind.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-14
shirt Dress CHEMISE
LIGHTEST SUMMER GARB
Novelty Promises to Be Adopted by
Every Woman Who Possesses a
Slender Figure.
BLOUSE is LIKE A wAIsTcoA1

| Special Gable to The washinston Herald
| Paris, June Bone Of the new things
has been designated the "shirt-dress'
robe chemise. 1t is one Of the Iightesi
costumes devised for summer.
The material may be organdie or liner
mousseiipe. The line is perfectly straight
and the corsage is buttoned in the back
below the waist. as IL II were to be
worn by very young girl. That is prob
ably why l. promises to be adopted by
| almost every woman who can boast OF
| somewhat slender figure.
In that case 1t produces the illusion OF
almost infantilc contours. The hips are
apparently entirely eliminated.
LOUNGES, one above another, give a
graceful amplitude. very supple, and
quite careless, in fact. to the skirt.
These effects are completed by the plac-
ing of the ceinture much lower than
heretofore.
1t is expected that dresses in this style
will be very popular at the race courses,
at the seaside, and at garden parties.
Great simplicity is observed in the new
costumes in mousseline de laine or serge,
and even in checked taffetas. Pockets
will shortly appear in front. rather high,
one on each side, in skirts of gabardine
or like material
With these skirts. colored blouses will
be worn. thus marking the abandonment
Of an idea which has had a new long
vogue. namely. that in this use white
alone was permissible to the woman seek
ing always TO be truly elegant.
In new summer blouses the rose tint,
figured with flowers, o. Joined with linen.
striped in black and white. will be fire.
quently seen
A blouse of pale green linen. with a
black cravat. widely open collar. and
spreading wristbands with large twin
buttons, is typical and characteristic.
The blouse is in the form in front of a
double-breasted waistcoat, with a broad
The Washington herald., 1914-06-14
Wild PANTHER fights
COMPANY Of SOLDIERS
Frcnzied Animal Charges at Indian
Troops. Receiving Seven Bullets and
Eleven Bayonet Wounds.
SCENE In BENGAL JUNGLE

Special Gable 10 The washngton Herad -
Calcutta, June 13.-Details reached here
today of a stirring hunting adventure
with a panther. in which a company of
the ninety-second Punjabis have Just
figured. The scene was Eastern Bengal
Mr.. Ross, subdivisional officer, en-
listed the aid of the subidar (chief native
officer) of the company, in rounding up
man-eating tiger, with a section of
twenty-five men. armed with rifles, bayo-
nets, and ball cartridge. they were
guided by villager to the spot where
the tiger was thought to be. Mr.. Ross
declined to take charge Of the operations,
saying he wanted the first shot. He
therefore took up his position in front
of the men, with a scout to the right and
the left The men were drawn up as il
an attack on the enemy's stockade were
premeditated. The order was given to
load the rifles and to fix bayonets, and
the party advanced.
Scarcely had they started when the
animal broke from cover and, with great
leaps mad bounds, charged. straight at
Mr.. Ross. who dropped on one knee and
fired. Still the animal came on. One of
the two scouts jumped in front Of the
officer and took the charge on his bayo-
net, firing at the same time. He saved
Mr.. Ross, but he was knocked down by
the animal, which fell On him.
Then the subadar, forgetting that he
was in charge of the operations, rushed
nto the fray with a sporting gun, fol-
lowed by his men with bayonets levelled.
Mr.. Ross, too. dashed into the melee.
There were shots. bayonet thrusts, and
shouts. Two men were knocked down
by the animal and mauled. Others were
knocked down, but got up unhurt. 1t
was a whirlwind of fur, steel, and
puggrees that would have delighted the
heart of a moving-picture operator.
Finally the sepoys killed the animal.
1t was then seen that 1t was a panther,
and not a tiger. as they had thought.
In its body were seven bullets and eleven
bayonet wounds.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-14
TO WE'D
MISS ANNAHELD
Paul Naklianof, Of Russia, Is
Engaged to Noted
Actress.
HE Is THE CARS GUARD
Bought Intended Bride $4,000
Pearl Necklace and an
Automobile.
HE IS THE CARS GUARD

Special Gable to The Washington Hefah
Paris, June 13-The gilded doors OF the
exclusive European courts will be thrown
open to yet another American actress
when Prince Paul Naklianoff. Of Russia,
member of the Cars bodyguard. leads
to the altar Miss Anna Held.
The courtship Of the prince. who Is a
handsome young guardsman and a fel-
low-student of the Grand Duke Cyril. is
nificent gifts upon the actress. with whom
he is madly infatuated. and is urging her
to name the day Immediately.
Against Hasty weddines.
But" said Miss Held today. II don't
believe In hasty marriages. Courtship
is everything to q woman. and she likes
to portract 1t as long as possible. The
report of the princes attention to me is
quite true, but had rather no notice
were taken Of 1t just now, because moth
ing is really settled. There is a Irritation:
yes, and everybody knows how nice fiir-
tations are. OF course, the prince. man
Inc, Is iOf huTTleu NeQulnk. LOOK II
this" and she carefully lifted from q
jewel case q superb necklace which the
prince this week presented to her. 1T
cost s1so. oOe." she said.
The middle and largest pearl. which is
Of the finest Oriental quality. with pink.
blue. and white ,scintillations. is alone
worth $4,000"
Jewellers Came in Row.
Miss Held lives in the Faubourg st.
Honore, Immediately opposite the Presi-
Dental palace. Hither came eight differ
ent jewelers. to show the Prince Naklia-
non and herself as many different neck
laces- Each jeweiler was ushered into a
room part from the others, and all were
mystiied by the movements Of the act
ress. who took each necklace In turn to
compare 1t with the rest in her own bou-
doir.
They were puzzled. suspicious, and
jealous" she said. 1T was as good as a
play. But in that way believe got the
finest necklace of its size in Europe.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-14

pendant portion behind and curved
plaits on the shoulders and the back Is
an interesting and effective novelty
The rear view gives the impression Of a
jacket while in front the form is as much
that of bolero as a waistcoat. The skirt
is double. the upper and shorter part
reaching almost to the ankles.
Many morning robes are extremely
short in checked mousseline de laine,
with two founces of the same stuff
Scotch plaids are also much used. Beads
and spangles are seen on some of the
newest capes.