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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-09-24

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places in which their eggs
may be laid. Since it takes from two
weeks to many months for the eggs
of fleas to develop to adults there is
always danger of reinfestation I'M
less the breeding places are thor.
oughly destroyed. says Bulletin No.
24S of the United States department
of agriculture.
1t is a well-known fact that certain
kinds Of fleas are responsible for the
spread of the bubonic plague, and this
alone would make their destruction a
universal duty. They are, however,
responsible for other diseases as well
as the plague, and entirely apart
from their share in spreading conta-
gion they are great nuisance to hui
man beings and may annoy live stock
to such an extent that they seriously
injure the health of the animal The
flea can exist practically everywhere
that man can, and if the conditions
are permitted to be favorable it will
multiply with great rapidity
OF the approximately four hundred
species of feas known to exist the
human flea. the dog flea, the cat flea,
the rat fiea-which carries the plague
and the sticktight flea are the varie-
ties which most commonly affect hui
man beings and domestic animals.
The sticktight flea differs from the
others in that when it has once at
taehed itself to host it remains with
its mouth parts immovably imbedded
in the flesh, Chickens suffer in par
ticular from this pest and for this rea-
son it is sometimes called the chicken
fiea. 1t is frequently seen in dense
masses also on the ears of dogs and
cats. 1t is difficult to loosen it from
fits hold and its destruction therefore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Personal and General

The members of St. Johns Episcopal church celebrated the -hundredth anniversity of the signing of the Magma Charta at the parish house last night. The services were well attended and a number of addresses were delivered. The Rev. M. s. Barnwel of Birmingham was the principal speaker, giving a brief his tory of the conditions of England before the signing of the charter. The Rev. A. K. Wright of the Ensley Baptist church and the Rev. B. T. Waits of the Ensley Methodist church also spoke
 The members of Aster chapter No. 172 Order of Eastern Star, held well attend ed meeting in the Masonic hall ast night when three new candidates were initiated. Four more applications were received. The Aster chapter was only recently organ ized and is steadily increasing in mem- bership. Mrs. John Angwin. worthy ma iron. presided over the meeting. Follow ing the business session refreshments were served.
 The members of Ensley lodge No. 165, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. will hold their annual memorial services next Sunday evening at the Ensley Methodist church and special sermon will bc de- livered by the Rev. B. T. Waits. All members are requected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
This Husband Loses His Meal Ticket"
 When Wife Rebels
From the Globe-Democrat.

From the Globe Democrat
 Chicago, Ill.-F'red c. Kennedy con sidered marriage license meal ticket; that's why a decree of divorce was granted to his wife by Judge Wal ker in the circuit court.
 Mrs. Lillian E. Kennedy, 457 Oaken- wald avenue. the wife, testified that her husband demanded, soon after their marriage. that she pay all the bills.
 Why should I pay them?' she asked him.
 Did you ever know a man to bat his hook after he had caught his fish !. What did l marry you for?" the hus- band asked in reply.
 We were living at the Windermere hotel" Mrs. Kennedy testified. YII wasn't long after the wedding before I learned that he expected me to pay all our expenses. For awhile I dld and then l objected"
 When asked what she knew of hei husbands disposition before she was married to him, Mrs Kennedy said:
 "I thought he had the sweetest dis pisition of any one l had ever known But, after the wedding
 "One day we were playing rhum ant | was winning. He became angry ans said that I cheated and that he would not play with me any more. Then h. threw the table against me and I fel on the floor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
s MARION M I HlARI,L.ANIyS \
 HEI.T PING HAND <ges asyryi,rg .Hxszsysxy
Avis Gray Is Dead

In memorian-It has never fallen to my lot to communicate U the Corner saader news than that conveyed in a letter just laid upon my desk and bearing a post mark l have welcomed for years as the toker that a dear friend had honored our H. H. c. by writing again to us. The address Is in an unfamiliar hand The first sentence tells why the daugh- ter has written instead of the mother.
 After many months of suffering, in- credible in severity and heroically borne, the noble woman the Corner knew as Avis Gray has laid down the burden of mortality and entered upon a new and painless life. From the first stages of the existence of the H. H. c. she was a correspondent and friend. Her contribu- tions to every department were marked cy practical wisdom and by sprightliaess and versatility that would have won rep- utatlen for the writer in the magazine world. Her cooperation with us was steady and efficient; her sympathy with the suffering warm and practical. She was devoted to the Corner" writes the sorrowng daughter. .and made many friends through it, although she never fret them face to face.' l am voicins the feelings of those friends in saving that each of us has a sense of personal be- reavement in hearing that we shah never again see the signature which was her pen name. or hold converse with col league who never failed us when We needed her counsel CT sympathy. Her place in our circle cannot he filled. Yet we thank the Father, with full hearts, fervently, for the release from physical anguish and for the exceeding great re- ward that awaits the freed spirit In the 1 name of the Corner where all were her | friends and loving admirers, I extend to the stricken household tho assurance that | their sorrow is ours. tThess are they who have come out of great trbulation and have made their robes white in ths | blood of the Lamb.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
BEGIN PROBE OF
 KILLING OF SHERIFF

Winnsboro, s. C., June 15.-A coroner's S jury today began an investigation into the killing of Sheriff A. D. Hood and his prisoner, Jules Smith, a negro, who were shot down yesterday by a mob. Twenty witnesses were heard and the in quiry was adjourned until July 13.
 James Rawls was arrested today mak- ing three persons in prison charged with being implicated in the attack. Clyde lsenhower, alleged leader of the mob, died late tonight in a Chester s. C., hos pital. to which he was moved after the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Has Horse. But No Harness

My husband has a horse, but no har- ness. He could get some hauling to do if he had harness, and other work with the horse, and help his father get the money together to pay off the mortgase' Work is so scarce here; living is so nigh, and it is hard for poor folks. Wlu you please put my letter in the Corner and If anyone will send the harness we will gladly pay expressage. Perhaps, a farmer or teamster has set of old harness not in use, which we could rig up into shdpel It would be beyond price to two hard working people who want to make an honest living. Mito. ".
 The reasonable petition is from the worthy helpmeet of enc of the tens or thousands who know in all its bitterness the meaning of the hackneyed term, hard times" The right kind of ehN'ity that begins at home is an active sentiment, not sentimentality. There is vast differ ence between the two. Give the man a harness, and be thankful we have not to supply the horse likewise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16

to put on mems clothes but l didn't know 1t then and 1 don't know it now" she says
 Do you think clothes make the woman, then?" she was asked
 ''I most certainly do, and can prove it.
 Take, for instance a crowded street car In any city around o'clock Tired looking stenographers, bookkeepers and saleswomen, with business suits. perhaps trlfe away. hair that has not seen the comb all day get aboard. Most of tho men who are seated suddenly become greatly interested In the scenery. but Just let a beautifully dressed woman. per- Laps going home from tine matinee, sssss or reception, get on. See the men jump to their feet and tip their hats with an Allow me
 You are judged what you are by what you have on In the passing show"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
LEAVES BIG SUM FOR
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE

New York, June l5.-About Sl,500,0o0 will be turned over to Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt for the suffrage cause. an inven- tory of property mentioned in the will of the late Mrs. Frank Leslie shows. The inventory was filed here today.
 The will left cash and property valued at nearly s1.S00.000 and provided that all but about $200,000 was to be given to Mrs. Catt to be used entirely at her dis erection, the only proviso being that the suffrage cause should benefit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
REUN|TING THOSE
 SCATTERED BY WAR
Work Is Being Carried on by Committee of French
 Women

Paris. June 5.-tcorrespondenc of she Associated Press. )-The reuniting of dispersed kindred is the work of a committee of French women who have done notable work. Two hundred of them. including some English and American girls. are working indus triously at the collection of informa- tion to this end. They not only do the work but they have thus far de- frdSed the expense. More than 10.0n0 lost relatives have been found by them and they are establishing communiea- ton between separated relatives at the rate of more than f50 per day.
 Lists of "unfound relatives are sem regularly to Switzerland, England and Hc.land in exchange for similar in- formation received from there, result ing often in gratifying results, par ticularly concerning Belgian refugees
 A competent architect from the na- t,onal bureau of archives .co -operat es wirh the women in the perfection of their card system from which they can instantly locate the whereabouts of any one of 400,000 refugees.
 The committee occupies two floors of a large building on the Avenue dc 1Opera.
 An artilleryman from Maubeuge, who escaped capture and joined the French troops further south, went through the summer and winter campaigns without word of news from l<ith or kin. He was recently wounded in the Argonne. Arriving in Paris on conValescent leave he applied to the office des Recher- ches pour les Families Dspersees." The secretary consulted her card system an1 told him: Your wife and mother ir-law are at Le Chatelet in the dc- partment of the Cher and are we'll"
 Three days afterward the secretary received letter from the artillerymau say Ing he could never thank the com mittee enough. He had not only found his wife after nine months of sep aration, but had found a little son of whose existence he had scarcely dreamed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Gum Stain on Linen

twill you kindly let me know through your Helping Hand Corner how to re- move a gum stain from a piece of pure linen? I value the article very much and should like 10 know of something that would take out the stain and still mi ,i.stf,,x linen c. J. G."
 Rub with a bit of flannel wet with gasoline This will take chewing gum out of any fabric and leave no trace. If 1t is a stain and not sticlSiness that you would remove, and the linen be white, wet the spot with hot water; then rub into 1t all the cream of tartar it will hold and lay in the sun, wetting hourly with the cream of tartar dissolved in pure water. The acid will not injure the linen threads, as oxalic acid or chlorine in any form might in unskilled hands. Have no arti- ficial light in the room when you use the gasoline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Makes Handy Jellv LabeI

Having received much help from the Helping Hand Corner. I should like to pass on to others an idea that came to me not long ago when about to consign to the flames lot of unsealed envelopes containing advertising literature. etc. It struck me that the mucilaged edge of the flap could be put into use in marking jellies, preserves, etc. Cut the required length, write a name telling the kind the glass contains, moisten the mucilage, and apply, pressing firmly. I was delighted with the idea and time saver. I hope 1t may benefit others as well as myself, for such things come in the mail all the time to almost every family. I wondered why hadn't thought of 1t before-perhaps someone has? I cut the flap off all such things now and put them in safe drawer where I keep things l cut from the ever helpful Corner. MRS. F. c. w."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
MADE ON
 THE LIFE OF GARZA

Fl Paso, Tex, June 15.-Passengers from the interior of Mexico tonight said an attempt had been made May 12 to assas- sinate Roque Gonzalez Garza in Mexico City and that when they left the capital it. was reported Garza had disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Mrs. Nancy c. Williams

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Nancy c. Williams, aged loo years, who died at the residence of her son, w. A. Williams, 7S01 Walker avenue, East Lake, were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock The de- ceased is survived by four daughters. Mrs. Eunice Bayley, Mrs. Elizabeth Roebuck, Mrs. Lola Brown and Miss Jane Williams. also four sons, w. A, A. H., J. c. and J. F., all of Birmingham.
 The following acted as pallbearers: J. R. Williams. w. N. Williams. F. E. Williams, Hardy Williams. George Roe buck and Earl Wheeler. Interment was in Huffman cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Story Books and Quilt Scraps

q am little girl Il years old Will you ask if some one will send me some little story books to read, and some quilt scraps just domestic ginghams and calioo-to finish my quilt? l will be so glad to get them. Your little friend, ANNIE "
 Story books and quilt scraps are mod est draft upon the resources of the Cor ner Our junior members should supply the books, and their mothers and elder sisters the scraps Send to me Tor the Ia ssie'S address,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
To Transfer in Ensley

At the conference of the city commits sion yesterday morning long drawn out contest between the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company over transfers from the Ensley cars to Vivian was settled. Manager J. H. P. DeWindt of the street car company. agreed to com ply with a resolution passed recently by the Ensley club and presented by pr. E. w. Averyt, asking that a trial be given to the plan of permitting the Wylam passengers to transfer at Ensley.
 Owing to the fact that only the South Ensley line was mentioned in the agree ment, Attorney Bradley for the street car company is redrafting the proposition so it will provide for both North and South Ensley lines. Formerly the Vivian passengers have been compelled to trans fer at Tuxedo Junction, but under the agreement they will be permitted to 20 on to Ensley and transfer at Nineteenth street and Avenue D. in the Ensley busl- ness section.
 The street car officials state that abuse of the transfer system is the only thing they fear and if after a three months trial 1t is found that this abuse is kept down to minimum the plan will be con- tinued, otherwise it will be abolished and the transfer at Tuxedo Junction com pelled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
UsefuJ Household Hints

Here are a few items that may be of use to some reader: For delicate cotton goods or lace which may be stiffened, try wringing them out in milk instead of us- ing starch. A strong solution of baking soda applied to paint spots on glass will soften them, and they can be easily rubbed off. Then polish with alcohol to make the glass bright. Alum dissolved In an iron pot over the fire makes an ex- cellent cement for repairing iron and glass. To wash silver and glass. put teaspoon of borax in the suds; have plenty of hot water for rinsing, and polish with linen cloth that leaves no lint, and they will be beautifully bright Sweet oll will remove finger and hand marks from fresh vanished surfaces if chamois cloth is used. First touch with kerosene then rub with the sweet oiled cloth.
 "ADMIRER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Leave for Front

Rome, June 15.-(Via Paris, June 1s, 1:4S a. m)-Five grandsons of Garibaldi left for the front today. A big crowd gathered at the station to wish the departing sol diers success. Several short addresses were made and the train pulled out there were cries of Long Live Trent" Long live Triester' and Long live the Garibaldi brothersi"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Cite Errors in Case

Trinidad. Col. June 1.-Two hundred and twenty-one assignments of error were cited in the motion of John R. Lawson for new trial filed today in the district court of Las Animas county. Lawson, Colorado international board member of the United Mine Workers, was convicted of the murder of John Nimmo.. mine guard, killed October 20, 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Seek New Judge

Walsenburg, Colo, June 15.-The de- fense in the 70 or more murder cases growing out of the recent Colorado coal strike which are pending in the district court filed a motion today asking that some judge other than Judge Granby Hill yer try the cases The motion alleges that Judge Hillyer is prejudiced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Return From Front

Paris. June 16.-d:5o a. m)-A special committee of doctors and scientists has returned to Paris from the battle front, after conducting experiments in the burn ing of bodies of soldiers and horses. The committee reports that this method of disposing of bodies can be carried out successfully and it will indicate the man. ner in which it best can be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Rode Jitney as Man;
 Not Sorry for Lark,
 Says Western Girl
From the Glohe-pemocrat.


 Oakland, Cal.-"When 1 see so many sorry looking men standing around who ought to have on petticoats. and so many fine looking business women hampered by skirts, and who, figuratively. wear the pants anyhow, l really cant see the T. nm -,
 Thus did Miss Doris Ingram excuse her ride in jitney bus when, attired in mems clothes. she ran afou the law and landed In jail. only to be released at once when she explainer the lark. They told me 1t was against the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Deaths and Funerals
Iva E. Hough

Funeral services over the remains of Iva E. Hough, the 10-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. $. D. Hough, who died Monday afternoon at the family resi- dence, 6510 Georgia avenue, East Lake, were conducted from the residence yes- terday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment followed in East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
SHIP HALTED
 BY SUBMARINE

Halifax. N. S., June H.--The Norwegian steamer Olaf Kyrre, which arrived today ir ballast from Shields. reported that she was halted off the English coast by a German submarine, which examined her papers and allowed her to proceed.
 The Kyrre has been ordered to Hampton Roads for loading orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Excursion Rates

From the Boston Transcript
 The excursion train was we'll filled. When the conductor came around, com fortably seated passenger said to i1iff . ''Der ticket dakes me two ways for von price, don't it?''
 Yes" replied the conductor.
 We'll, den. shust dell me vich is der way dot cost holdings, I want to enchoy me der free ride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Mrs. Kate Moriarty

Mrs. Kate Moriarty. aged s5 years, died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock at the residence of her son, Edward Moriarty. 4oos Avenue B, Avondaie. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted from the residence this morning at 9:S0 o'clock. Interment will be in Our Lady of Sorrows cemetery. Mrs Moriarty was born in Ireland and came to this country about 60 years ago. She had been resident of this district for number of years. She will be buried in a robe which she made for the purpose about 80 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
BUSY MEETING OF THE ENSLEY CLUB
 HELD LAST NIGHT
Will Co-Operate With Trac- tion Company in Abating Abuse of Transfer-Ac-
 tion by Commission

busy meeting of the Ensley club was held last night and number of matters were acted upon. The club adopted the following resolutions in regard to giving away transfers at Ensley:
 Whereas. the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company has agreed to restore the transfer privilege to the pat rons of several lines in the center of Ensley if the people will assist in elim- mating the abuse of the transfer privi- lege, and
 "Whereas, the issuance of transfers by the company is a privilege and not a legal requirement, and the giving away of same is violation of law and morally wrong: therefore. be it
 Resolved, that the Ensley club pledges it's moral support to the elimination of the alleged evil and will cooperate with all legal efforts to suppress same. Be it further
 Resolved, that all citizens of Ensley be requested to cooperate in the above"
 The report of the committee which ap- peared before the city commissioners on the above matter was heard. The com mittee stated that the commissioners would have a special officer on Nlne- teenth street and Avenue P to keep citizens from violating the transfer reg ulations.
 Opposes Utility Commission
 The club also went on record as op- posing the state public utility commis- sion bill as now before the legislature,
 A motion was made and adopted that q committee go before the city authorities and request them to trim the trees which overhang the sidewalks as provided in ordinance 764.
 The committee on the proposed Warrior river highway reported and stated that if had taken the matter up with the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Why Shirt Cuffs Crack

"I would tell the members of your Corner that they should not blame the laundryman if cuffs or shirts and waists come back cracked. It Is always caused by not strengthening them before putting them in a bundle. If they are not flat any pressure brought upon them will cause them to crack T. K"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Indorse Wilson's Policy

Atlantic City. June 15.-President Will sons handling of international questions resulting from the European war was indorsed tonight by the Master Car Builders and the Railway Supply Manu- facturers' association, in annual conven- ton here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Made as They Need It

Tn reply to the question in the Cor ner, Can you get prepared English mus tard?' I do not think The English do not like it that way, but make 1t as they need it-a little mustard mixed with water. If 1t is to be kept longer than a day add salt. F. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Good Strawberrv Dish

During the strawberry season a good dish is as follows: Rub one cup of berries through sieve. Beat the yolks of five eggs until thick, with good half cup of granulated sugar. Add the pulped straw berry and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Place in the upper part of double boiler and let it reach the consistency of a cus- tard. Add the stiffened whites of the eggs. Stir gently until well mixed and let it cool before serving. HELPER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Nathaniel Barnaby Dead

London, June 16.-t2:19 a. m.)-Sir Na- thaniel Barnaby, well known as a naval designer and author of works on the building of warships, died yesterday. He was 86 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Too Much for One Boy

From the Boston Transcript.
 Mother-Bobbie, I'm ashamed of you. You are the eldest and ought to be an example to Raymond and Archie
 Bobbie-Well, I'll be an example to Ray; but I won't be an example to both of 'em Rays got to be 1t for Archie.