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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-29

him, his breakfast had consisted of part of can of salmon. a piece of cocoanut cake and glass of gin-and- water
 "Gin Is a pet beverage of these people" said the actress. Their favorite brand Is known as White Satin, and they all ways speak of a drink of it as a drip And on 1t they become very drunk. one night. I remember. while I was playing at the Globe theatre, l saw two women, one quite evidently the worse for drink. standing outside of public house, near there, and called The Intrepid Fox
 'Wots the white satin like in there, dearie,' inquired the newcomer to the lady who had but recently emerged from with in.
 'Wots 1t like? echoed the second. Well, look at me for tuppense
 On that first moring when Miss Sheldon made the acquaintance of her future pro- teges she got the mothers permission to take little Annie back to her own mother 3 flat in St. Mary's mansions. Half an hour later they discovered that the place was besieged. The unsavory crowd of men and women that filled it asserted that the little girl had been kidnapped. Quite re- gently a child In this neighborhood had been spirited away and murdered. Suzanne Sheldon. who was wearing her Red Cross and her sister, had a difficult half hour, but, after explanations, the crowd was reassured, policeman cleared the street and a somewhat unpleasant episode ended with everybody more or less happy
 That was the starte of the brigade. '' Suzanne Sheldon discovered that the chil- dren in the district had no playground, but their own street and the grimy Har- row road They were not allowed on St Mary's Green because of the "mschief' they did there. So she interceded with the Greens official keeper, and won the children this privilege putting them on their honor so far as mischief was con cerned Then the brigade was formally instituted, with the Green as its headquaf- ters. It now consists of 12 boys and IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-29
CHARGE HIGH SCHOOL FEES;
 KEEP LOWER GRADES FREE

children a chance to obtain training in the fundamentals of education. Then, if 1t can. it should provide facilities for higher education for those who can af- ford to take advantage of them. My ad- vice. therefore, in the interests of the greater good of the greater number would be. Do not touch your primary schools except to improve them, and in high school education cut your suit according to your cloth''
 The article by the editor of your social service department is one to which must take exception. I do not wish to dis cuss such a question through the public press, but simply wish to state that the course suggested for our high school pu- pills would be contrary to our belief ard practice. Our church teaches that those subjects must be spoken of with reserve and prudence; and that the class room. especially where boys and girls are to- gether, should be the last place in which they would be mentioned. The parents and religious teachers are the proper per sons to impart all necessary knowledge and even the religious teacher steps in only to take the place of the parent who neglects his or her duty. There are many people whose religious convictions tell them that we should still stand "On ridic- ulous ceremony with subject of sex rela- tion,' and to whom the old fashioned modesty is still very dear
 That there has been much unfavorable comment made on the manner in which the high school pupils conduct themselv.s may be true. If many public places have become rendezvous for them after school hours.' the parents are to blame for not insisting on their return home immedi ately after school. These evils, however or greater ones, which may possibly fol- low consequences, are not overcome by a teacher who will have the special duty of having sympathetic understanding = their little love affairs" but by a thor ough training in the principles of moral conduct founded on their religious belief, whatever that may be, and imparted by those having authority to do so-namely, their parents and religious teachers.
 PATRICK TURNER.
 Birmingham, August 2S, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-29
AMERICAN WOMAN i DOING GREAT WORK
 IN LONDON SUMS Suzanne Sheldon the Actress
 Also Active In Red
 Cross Work TEACHING CHILDREN
 WAYS OF NEW LIFE Has Had Narrowing Experiences In Nursing Men Whose Nerves Have Been Shattered By Shrapnel
Br HAYDEN CHURCH

London. August 19.-tSpecial Corre- spondence.)-O St. Marys Green, Pad dington, well intentioned but somewhat tired looking oasis in the middle of ore of London's poorest and grimiest dis tricts, just behind the statue of Mrs. Siddons, the actress which stands there you may behold every Saturday afternoon and on most others of the week, quite novel and uncommonly pleasant sight On one of the hard, comfortless wooden benches, handsome and well dressed woman is reading aloud to group oi children numbering some 20 or more, whose bedra ggled, poverty stricken ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-29
o the Editor of The Age-Heraid.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 There were two articles in Saturdays s Age-Hera,d on matters relating to the public schools which I read with very great interest, but far different degrees of approval. I refer to those by Mss. J. B. Ried and the editor of your social service department.
 Mrs Reid eloquently pleads for a full school term with unimpaired efficiency. She argues and truly that the fec charged in the primary grades will fall heavily on those who can least afford to pay 1t. No doubt whatever but that the city com missioners and board of education would like to extend the school term rather than shorten it. No doubt but that trey would much prefer to be in position to not only maintain, but extend the benefits of Tree education. But they are facing facts, not theories. They have only a certain amount of revenue to maintain the schools and must make the most of what they have. Many suggestions will no doubt be made to them and much advice will be given. but the only real efficient help- more funds-none of us can supply, ow- ing to some defect in our legislative ma chinery or fault on the part of present or past legislators. Certainly there ought to be some legal means by which the peo- pie of Birmingham could spend their own money to educate their own children.
 In the meantime, in my opinion. at least 1t is an unwise policy to curtail in any way the work of the grammar schools. There is not enough money to maintain free high schools and grammar schools. Then charge in the high school sufficient fees to meet the defciency but keep our primary public schools free The ma Jority of the children attending high school are the children of parents who can best afford to pay tuition. The chil- dren attending the primary schools are those of parents who can least afford to pay even nominal fees The first duty of the city is to give to all of it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-29
Drinking Mans
 "FaVOrite"

Ruins his home wrecks his business and sends him drifting on a pilgrimage of woe to the insane asylum, penitentiary and Potters Field. PROTECT YOUR FUTURE by taking the Neal Three-D Day Treatment at Neal Institute. 815 South goth street, phone Main 4516.
 Neal Institutes h @ Principal Cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-29
Work In German Hospital

Later She nursed Tn one Of the Ger man war hospitals. She did the same kind of nursing that she is now doing at the London hospital. namely, minis tering to the cases of men whose nerves have been destroyed on the bat tiefield. either temporarily or perma-
 ncntly. Some Of these cases are terrl-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
CARE OF COSMOS

BY taking a little trouble in tn,
summer Cosmos can be kept bloom
ing until Thanksgiving.
In planting the late blooming sort.
Lady Lenox is a fine variety-put {
few more plants than are needed into
as small pots as they will go, or /
you prefer, buy seeds and sow then
in April or early May.
AS the plants grow, pinch out thu
ends of the growth when they be
come two or three inches long, anC
repot as they need it.
The Cosmos is a gross feeder ant
a rapid grower, requiring a rich
well-drained soil composed of garden
loan, horse manure and one par
sand.
Grow the plants out of doors ii
summer, keep the pots in soil or fin,
coal ashes. Lift the pots around oc
casionally, SO the plants cannot roo
into the ground. Water abundantly
Upon the approach of frosty wealth
er. the plants must be taken indoors
or in the cellar. where they canno
freeze. BY picking off the fading
flowers the plants win continue t.
bloom until Thanksgiving.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
ABOUT THE PERENNIALS

The perennial is essentially the busy
These hardy plants are propagated by
cutting and division which may be
done now
When dividing such plants as peren-
NAL phlox, golden glow, feverfew,
daisy. peony, see that crown, shoot
or bud is allowed each new plant
Plant in rich soil that has been deep
ly spaded
If you have choice perennial phlox
Of which you wish to increase your
stock take a shoot, pinch out the ter
minal bud, cut off the first pair of
leaves. and the second pair wholly.
and stick the cutting in wet sand.
Place in the window with the house
plants.
For the sunless window provide a
few plants such as ferns, palms, ivies,
tradacanties. araucarias. dragon trees
and the like.
BY all means make a compost heap.
Gather into a sheltered corner or
shed, sods, weeds, refuse from the
kitchen and garden, wood ashes, bones,
rough manure. rotting chips, sawdust
and the like.
II 1t has to be made outside throw
boards over it to avoid teaching. Stir
frequently and pour soapsuds over it.
Do not neglect to pot clump or
two of sweet alyssum. Cut the tops
back within two or three inches of
the roots; give sun and water, and
you will soon be rewarded with lot
of honey-scented blooms
DO not be impatient with your ge-
raniums II they seem lazy. AS soon
as they become pot bound they will
flower; then they should have week
ly dose of liquid manure.
Sweet peas may be planted in the
fall in well-drained spot. Plant a
little deeper than In spring, and
mulch.
Sow three or four seeds of the
large towering mignonette in a pot,
and thin to one. This plant has a
long tap root. and does not take kind
ly to transplanting. 1t makes a de-
lightful window plant.
Cuttings of roses--hardy and tender
may be made now, Cut slips four
to eight inches long. with strong bud
near the tip, bury 1t to within an inch
OF the top bud in sheltered and we'll
drained spot, firming the soil well
about 1t.
Then turn an old glass can, tum-
bier or broken bottle over It. When
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
GERMANS RESUME
SHIPPING WARFARE
SUBMARINES AGAIN APPEAR ON
WEST COASTS OF IRELAND
AND ENGLAND.
english Newspapers Announce That
the Admiralty Has Found Means
Of Dealing With the Submarines
Of the Enemy.

carman submarines, which for a
couple OF weeks had been conhhins
themselves to the North sea, where
they sank number of trawlers, again
have made their appearance on tne
trade troutes off the west coasts OF
Ireland and England and caught TWO
victims They we're the British
steamer Edale, which was sunk on
the Scilly islands, and the RUSSIAN
steamer Svorono, which was attacked
off the Basket islands. The crews
were saved.
This. taken in connection with tne
warning issued to American travellers
on transatlantic liners. doubtless
means another attempt with a greater
number of submarines to combat the
blockade by England. 1t is only Just
announced by the English papers tnat
the admiralty has found a means Oh
dealing with submarines and the
people, in view of the latest attacks
upon steamers, are awaiting the re-
suit with considerable interest
The bombardment of Dunkirk,
which was repeated Saturday and
which has resulted in considerable
loss of life, has caused many women
and children to leave the town. The
Germans can repeat this lombard
ment whenever they desire, with the
big guns which formerly were posted
on the coast to ward off attacks from
the allied feet and which have been
moved off in the direction of Nieu-
port. Still there is chance that the
airmen will find a way of dealing
with the guns.
The west front is comparatively
quiet, although the French appear to
be still on the offensive between the
Mouse and the Moselle rivers, the
Germans claiming to have repulsed
attacks there. Consequently with the
situation at the Dardanelles estab-
lished, interest has turned again to
the eastern front and particularly to
the Russian Baltic provinces, which
are being raided by the Germans.
The extent of this new raid has not
been disclosed. Although the Ger
mans announce that the Russians
evacuated and burned Szawale and re-
tired toward Mitua, there is no evil
dence of any big battle being fought
and the Russians express confidence
in their ability to deal with this new
diversion.
Along the East Prussian frontier
and in Central Poland there has been
a renewal of the fighting which the
spring floods interrupted, while in the
Carpathians, where the ground is dry,
Ing, the Russians and Austrians
again are contending for Uzsok. Fol
the moment the Russians have turned
from their offensive against that pass
to attack the Austrians who were
threatening their communications in
the direction of Stry and have. &C
cording to their report, won consid
cradle success, capturing two height:
and number of prisoners. They
also claim to have repulsed an attach
by the Germans who hold a line nea,
Wyszkow, farther to the eastward.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07

the ground freezes bury it with straw
or leaves
In the spring you will find that the
cutting has rooted, and you may dis
pense with the glass covering.
A novel and interesting addition tt
the window garden is a pot of grow
ing strawberries.
Select vigorous, perfect Towering
strawberry plant, and pot in fine, rich
earth. See that there is ample drain
age. 1t will bloom in a few weeks, ant
be followed by beautiful fruit
Keep it in the sunniest spot yor
have, and it will prove as ornamental
as any of its brilliant neighbors.
When the tops of cannas, dahliai
and gladioluses have been killed BY
frost lift their roots, cut off the tops
and dry in the sun for several days
House at night and when it rains
Store in cool, dry cellar.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07

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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07

]. MCDANIEL rheumatic pains. SUI.
fered ten months. was treated by
physician, but found no relief until
started ITO use Dodd's Kidney Pills, !
now feel that am permanently cured
by the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills.
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English and German words) and re.
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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
Hailstones Big as BasebaIls.

st. Louis Hailstones as large as
baseballs were hurled upon scattered
sections OF Missouri on Sunday in a
storm which was referred to as the
worst in a generation, in reports from
the damaged towns. The damage to
crops and livestock will run into thou.
sands OF dollars. At Sturgeon. Mo.
a boy was killed by lightning. In St
Louis the streets were flooded in
places by several feet of water.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
Tragedy Sequel to Divorce.

Kansas City.-Louis Schweiger
shot by his former wife, while stand
ing in the corridor of the county court.
house Saturday morning, died late
the same day. Mrs. Clara Schweiger
his assailant, will recover from two
self-infiicted bullet wounds. The trag.
edy was the sequel of divorce proceed.
ings.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
PHL0x DRUMMoNDI

The queen of bedding plants is this
Phlox Drummondi. Sow where they
are to grow. In fine rich soil. and thir
the tall ones SO that they stand about
ten inches apart, and the dwarfs ST,
inches apart. Give them rich soil
plenty of water, and watch results.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
His Action.

"Ah, squire" saluted the village
bore, what are you doing for your
rheumatism these days?"
Examining, the doctors one after
another" snarled the old codger, TO
see how much they don't know =
Judge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
TO Begin Work on Alaskan Road.

With the building If
the Panama canal an accomplished
fact, Uncle Sam is now turning his
attention to the Alaska railroad. pro.
vision for which was made by the last
congress. Construction on this line
will begin soon, and $4,000, 900 will be
expended this year.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
Jewels sewed In skirt

san Francisco.-Jewels valued at
$4,000 were taken from the hem Of
MRS. j. B. Francis skirt, treasury Of
metals sai0 after her arrest in the
Hotel Stewart. She is charged with
smuggling.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
Crew Picked up.

San Diego, Cal.-Eleven members OF
the crew of the coastwise steamship
Victoria, which foundered off the
Coronado islands, were picked UP by
the schooner Flyer on its way to their
rescue.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
Saloons put Out Of Business.

Lincoln, Neb.-The twenty-five Lin.
coin saloons were closed May /. with
the expiration of the municipal year.
"Reminiscences were filed against the
granting Of licenses until May 10.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07

compound mas done
more for me than
anything else, and |
had the best physi-
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weak and nervous
that / could not do
my work and suf-
fered with pains low
down in m v right
side for a year or
more. | took Lydia
E, Pinkham's Vege-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07

Backache and burning
In the stem of the Blad.
der. which was sore
and had a constant
hurting all the time
broken sleep, tired feel.
ing, nervousness, puff.
ed and swollen eyes,
shortness of breath and
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07

It often turns our in after years that
the faint heart which failed to win the
fair lady was something of a blessing
in disguise.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
ovERwoRk and KIDNEY TROUBLE

Mr.. James Mcdaniel, Oakley, KY.
writes. Il overworked and strainec
myself, which brought on Kidney and
Bladder Disease. My symptoms were
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07

youR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL you
rry Murine Rye Remedy Tor Red, Weak, watery
~ ~ lsya comfort. Write for Book of the Eys
Nv mali Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
A Difference.

Does Mrs. Holdup play bridge?"
mo; she works baltimore
American.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07

1t is not the things we have, but the
things we hope to get that make life
worth while.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
FARMERS Wife
TOO ILL TO WORK
A Weak, Nervous Sufferer
Restored to Health by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Kasota, MINI. -"I am glad to say
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-05-07
Nature leaves lot Of work for the
dressmaker to finish.
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

A man seldom gets it in the neck by
keeping his mouth shut.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-14
P~ERISCOPES SAYING
LIVES IN TRENCHES
British Campaign Started to
Supply All Soldiers at
the Front.
Special Correspondence 10 THt STU

LONDON, Oct. est is a well known
fact that periscopes are not only In
dispensable in suhma rine boats, but
also on land in the trenches. Soldiers
back from tho front are unanimous H.
praiSing these Instruments. which they
say have proved far more important
savers of lie than appeared likely when
they were at first introduced.
\ campaign is now bclug conducted
to induce parents. wives and friends OF
soldiers AZ tho front to supply their
relatives with one of these Instruments
which viii go far toward protecting
them against attack Among men ~
the front the opinion is general that
the perisc"pe Is OF Importance not only
fur use lay the officers. hut also by the
new recruits who are beginning their
experiences on tho firing linc. These
men are always eager 20 see the enemy
and are inclined To risk any danger with
thar object ia mind Hundreds of lives
have been lost In this manner, whereas
had tho soldier used a periscopc he
would nave obtained a better view OF
the enemy's lines while keeping himself
out ~ reach.
TIT periscope has been improved and
Simplihed to the highest degree. and
TN" instrument which IS now being
widely used carries the scope OF the
contriyanCe "a far as it can be carried.
II is the invention Of n London Journal
ist. and il called the MHxfieldscope. II
consists roughly IN n telescope metal
tube made somewhat on the lines OF
the leg of n collapsible camera stand.
Closed the tube measures ten Inches In
length fully extended Il Is thirty inches
long. The tube part OF It, which can
scarcely weigh six ounces. can bs hum
on to the belt,
The other essentials, the glasses.
though they are four inches square
and thus afford n large feld OF vision.
are no longer han an ordinary business
envelope, and thus 1T easily into "A
Jacket pocket. The arrangement by
4, which the glasses are attached TO the
tube ia ingenious and Invariably sue.
cessful The tube being oval the mir
rors arc sprung on it by clips, which
hold them absolutely rigid,
Another vital necessity In a periscope
IL that THE splintering of the glass
should he prevented in case Of a hit by
the enemy, This Is met 10y making the
mirrors of the best glass. backing" the
glass with good, sound material and
binding the edges round. Each part in
packed in a separate cover and the
whole, If enclosed In one parcel. would
weigh well under "A pound. II IL a really
marvellous example Of much in little,
and the whole contriyancc, including
snare glasses (Which can he got at
cred at the front FOR less han Is.