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The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20

stain after few
applications. For ordinary stains the
peroxide may be put on the wet
clothing as it hangs on the line. As
1t does not injure the fabric it is not
necessary to be washed out.
Stains ON the hands may be re-
moved by the application of oxalic
acid. Get an ounce of the crystals.
put them into bottle, add water as
1t is used and you will always have a
stain remover.
If grease is spilled on the floor, dash
on cold water at once to prevent it's
sinking into the wood. knife will
scrape 1t away and the spot can then
be more easily removed by scrubbing.
A common way to clean chimneys is
to lower brick tied to rope. Pass
it up and down scraping off the SCOT,
afterward collecting the SCOT from be-
low. SCOT in stovepipes may be re-
moved by burning zinc scraps. which
may be purchased. Throw the zinc in
on bed of Goals and the fumes will
clean the chimney.
Those who have no gas in the home
may raise hyacinths with good sue
cess. Place them in pots in the fall
and at Thanksgiving and Christmas
you will have beautiful blooms. Placed
in glasses where the roots are seen.
they make a most interesting study.
To prevent the drops of liquid form
ing on a meringue, let the pie or pud-
ding cool before putting ON the me-
ringue
Cook strong g-flavored vegetables un-
covered. All little soda to cabbage
or onions when cooking as they are
thus rendered more digestible.
Cheese grated and placed on slices
of tomato which are placed on rounds
of buttered toast are delicious. Set
in the oven long enough to melt the
cheese.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20

carded furniture and equipment of the city hall motley collection of
included
and had an
tho subj
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
NuA. )NAt ~,seQ.
His Early History.

Your youth must have been a hard
one. Mr. Gloom, to have spoiled your
disposition so.' limited the woman with
the pointed nose.
Yes, madam replied the well.
known pessimist. when | was cap
tured | was living In a tree"
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20


There effort successful effort
could endu
something
family China and in capitol
founds ver trees OF anil
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
A Dauuhter.

Hester claims to be a Daughter OF
the Revolution"
Her old mans carrouse, that he
used to run, was the nearest she ever
got to it."
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20

the staple. One of these bales was
bought in Texas, one in Georgia and
one in Oklahoma. Contrary to COM
mon report. the cotton was never
shipped to the national capital, and
therefore was not stored in the White
House basement. 1t remained in the
warehouses of the South until ar
rangements were made for it's sale.
Some time ago one bale was
turned over by the president to a cot
ton celebration in New York state,
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20

ences in the general-term room on
weighty questions of law. sold for the
proverbial song" when offered at
auction by Adam A. Weschler under
direction of United States Marshal
Splain. Large, roomy, high-backed
revolving and fitting chairs, once
handsomely upholstered in real leath-
er, were Knocked down" at prices
ranging from 81 to so cents each.
The occasion was the triennial
sale made by the marshal outside the
cnnrf-hnnSa hri,tiiny 10 get rid of dis
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20

Who strictly minds his own affairs
And cheerfully doth labor.
He is the one whom l would choose
To always be my neighbor.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20

tHOuBH tHe IdCI tIdt t1Ie tIeeS dTe DO
scattered detracts from the interest
and value of the collection.
1t has been said that feature of
the national capital and one which
distinguishes it above other cities is
its wealth of foliage and multitude
of tree forms. 1t is not only in the
extent of its urban woodland that
Washington stands first among cities,
but also in the number of varieties of
trees. Northern and southern, east
ern and western. lowland. highland.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20

DUSSUbS ltII Gigs 10 Try
it:
Great Grandmother's
Sponge Cake.-To the
beaten yolks of ten eggs
add a pint of granulated
sugar; beat until very
light, then add a cupful
of cold water and a pint
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
Seats of the Mighty Sell for ProverbiaI Song

cEATs the mighty frequently coveted little demand
living
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
How the Bureau Of Census Manages to Keep Busy

DERsoNs opinion that
ping the truth AS
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
GOOD THINGS.

Here is an old and well-tried sponge
cake that will be liked by those who
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
Many Varieties Of Trees Found in Washington


Washington
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
TIM ELY TIPS.

Stains that have been of long stand
Ing may be removed by the applica-
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
1EIK|BfEa{
G6ABLNEG

'Tis always morning somewhere.
And above the awakening continents.
From shore TO shore.
Somewhere the birds are singing ever
more.
-Longfellow.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20

tion of peroxide
with soap. rubbing
I h e s pot s well:
then let them lie
in the sun. This
process may have
to be repeated.
but it will get the
stain after a few
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-20
President Wilson's Plunge in Cotton Is Ended

Wilson's adventure
w end
sought encourage the conowers the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
MEN INDIGNANT
 AT BEING RELIEVED

London, January -(Correspondenc of the Associated Press )-Lees Smith member of Parliament from Northamp- ton, who is at the front, writes:
 My Christmas dinner was not sumptuous. It consisted of an egg an1 an apple. But later I found myself seated on platform. It was a Christ mas sing song with a Christmas pres ent for all, and even a Christmas tree.
 The Germans, I am told, sing patri- otic and serious songs, and cannot un- derstand how it is that our soldiers march to death singing a music hall ditty The explanation is probably that the words count for nothing, but that it is the ill and swing of the chorus that makes it so stimulating.
 Mankind is indefinitely adaptable To many at the front war has become so much the normal life that even it's most trying experiences seem natural and even enjoyable.
 "A certain number of men-who must still in their veins-haye grown so ac- customed to this existence that they are indignant when they are relieved. Men have complained to me, when for some reason they have been withdrawn from the fighting zone, that they cannot sleep In the unnatural quiet of a world where no shells are to be heard in the night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
BERLIN AUTHOR IS
 CALLED BY CENSOR
Gets Personal Letter Telling How Unpleasant Is
 Work He Does

Berlin, January 2o.-(Correspond- ence of the Associated Press "A Bei- lin author. envious of the mine of new ideas which the censor might find in the mass of letters he reads. has been frankly told by a censor how unenviab1e the lot of the censor is.
 The author in question and woman in Vienna had for years conducted a regular correspondence. He had ob . served lately that her letters grew shorter and less interesting. She ex- plained it by saying that she could not write well when she knew that some censor was reading all her let ters.
 The Berliner in his next letter wrote that he could think of no better job than that of a censor What material, what new ideas he must get from the mass of letters which he reads" said the author. A few days later he re- ceived the following:
 Dear Sir-Since you have been friendly enough. in some of your let ters which I had to censor, to refer to me, l take the liberty of answering you briefly. Do you really believe that it Is pleasant to be a censor? If you had an ink1ing of what it means you would assuredly feel no longing 10 en- ter the profession. Material. New ideas! Oh, gracious heavensl If you knew what sort of stuff I have to read in the course of day! And such hand writing.
 "If you wish to make my work cas- fer, then make. your letters as short as possible. And please write the same to the lady in Vienna. Must it always be 16 pages, Couldn't four suffice? Or still better. both of you could decide to stop altogether for awhile
 "In this pleasant hope, I remain most respectfully yours,
 THE CENSOR"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
TURNER SPARKS

Fred Scheuing of the Turner Electric company, although now on the road, is sending orders with the regularity of a veteran. and judging from his order book an observer would get the impression that he had been long in the selling end of the game. Mr. Scheuing Is making good and his friends in the store are glad.
 Charlie Burney now is travelling the city territory for the Turner company in an automobile. de had so many orders to go after that he recently sent in an "S o. s. call and received aid in the form of a gas buggy.
 Not a word this week about T. U. Nenons baby. Just a reminder that there Is another item on this page to the ef- feet that W. B. Rowe is the father of a baby girl Mr. Rowe is with the Doster- Northington company and Mr. Nenon's baby is boy. These two babies should get acquainted with each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
Economies Conference Ends

Montevallo, January 31.-(Speeial.) .)-The home economies conference called to meet at the Alabama Girls Technical insti- tute January 2S-S0 closed its sessions on Saturday at noon. There were about 75 in attendance, representing all sections of Alabama, and the various classes of in- stitutions, the University, Auburn, the Normal, Agricultural and rural schools county high schools and denominational colleges.
 Before final adjournment a permanent organization of home economics teachers in Alabama was formed. The following officers were elected: Miss Martha Pat terson, Montevallo, president; J. l.. Sib- ley, vice president, Montgomery; Miss Nellie Tappan, Montgomery, secretary and treasurer; Miss Hansis, Birmingham; Miss Sproull Troy; Miss Mama Hender- son of the Woman's college, Montgomery, executive committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
A GOOD SALESMAN

The travelling salesmen of Roberts & Son in their conferences have evolved the following definition of what constitutes a good salesman:
 The man with healthy body and alert mind, smile of cordiality. on his face, sympathetic appreciation and good humor in his voice, hearty handshake. radiat- ing good fellowship. man having thor ough Knowledge of the personal charac- ter and business needs of his customers and possession an intelligent belief and confidence in himself and his house to take and fill the orders as they should be. A good salesman gives:
 ervice and is
 E vangelistc,
 R cal.
 V igoruus,
 l dustrious
 C ordal,
 F ffcient which. properly combined, makes his work spell service" and the result is success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
COTTON MARKET IS
 MORE RESPONSIVE
Exports For January Ex- ceed Last Years Figures.
 Price Is Maintained

NeNs Orleans. January 31-I.asf week marked small gains and recessions in cotton, prices working higher on A good spot demand and continued large ex- port movement and falling off under heavy short selling. stipulated by fha be- lief on the bear side that reaction was overdue. The market was more re- sponsive to buying than to selling and at no time were prices under last weeks close. At their best they were s0 to S1 points over last weeks finals. while the close was at a net gain of 19 points.
 The export movement attracted more attention than usual as not only was if one of the largest weekly movements Of the season, but it brought the tota, for the month up to approximate,v i'aoV'ooo bales, the largest for any month thus far this season. It compared with 1,oe4.00 bales this month last year. January IS the first month of the season To show an excess in exports over the month of last year. The shipments of the week were 279.S72 bales against 259,664 bales the saua week last year. Bulls predict large shipments during February, whereas last year In February there was a fall Ing off of over 300.000 bales, compared with January,
 The spot demand will continue to be the main influence this week. so far as can be foreseen, although until a re- action Of consequence is brought about there Will be the usual talk of an over- bought market Should the demand for the actual stuff slacken it would have an immediate depressing influence on futures, but should the demand con- tlnue good and the export movement Keep up to large proportions the bulls would find the market responsive to iresh efforts to put values to higher levels.
 In the near future the trade will watch closely farm work in south Texas. as planting time is drawing near in that part of the belt Any indications of a full acreage will, of course, affect the market adversely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
By ELLIS c. HOLLUMs
MANY RAIL ORDERS RECEIVED BY MILLS Total Contracts Placed In January Reach 325,-
 900 Tons

New York. January 31.-The most en- couraging feature in the steel trade last week was the release of orders for rails amounting to 125.oo0 tons making the total contracts placed in January 325,0 600 tons, with 300,000 tons additional pending.
 The latest orders placed include 10000 tons for the Missouri Pacific, 2O,000 tons for the Erie, 15,000 tons additional for the Burlington, 15,O00 tons for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois. 10000 tons for the Denver and Rio Grande, 10000 tons for the Union Pacific, 15,O00 tons for the Boston and Maine 50O0 tons for the New York, Chicago and St. Louis, 25O0 tons for industrial roads, 10000 tons for the Chill can state railways, 1000 tons for Japan, 12t0 tons for Cuba and an indefinite ton mage for France.
 Prospective orders cover the require ments of the Pennsylvania system for 1915, the balance for the New York Central 25,0o0 tons for the Baltimore and Ohio, 25.0OO tons for the St. Paul and Rock Island, an indefinite tonnage for the H. linois Central, 4000 to 5000 each for the In- terborough, Hooking Valley and Ontario and Western, also approximately 10000 tons for export No car or locomotive contracts were placed but more than 6000 ears are under negotiation
 Steel building work was light Total contracts closed called for only 10000 tons of shapes. Larger structural work is de- veloping, however including 13,000 tons for the New York Municipal railways in Brooklyn and 9500 tons for bridge at Vancouver. The Pennsylvania railroad took bids on 5000 to 17.00 tons of shapes of bridge work, 20,00 tons for grade cross- Ing elimination at Indianapolis and for 400 tons for the Cumberland Valley bridge at Harrisburg. The Chicago and North western placed bridge order for 105O tons and the Burlington is in the market for 2o00 tons of bridge work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
DECATUR

Decatur, January 31.-(Special) At the regular session of the county com mssioners' court this week the com missioners will probably appoint a farm demonstrator for Morgan county. Under the present plan if the county will pay one-half of the county demon- strator the United States government will pay the other half. If the appoint ment is made it will be made by C. M Mauldin, of the United States depart. ment of agriculture at Birmingham Many of the farmers of Morgan county are very much interested in government demonstration and diversified crops, and it is quite likely that the county cont missioners will see fit to adopt the plen as laid down by the government and employ a farm demonstrators
 Mrs. E,. M Nelson. a practical hotel woman, has leased the New Decatur hotel and will operate it in the future on the American plan. This hotel has been closed down for sometime and New Decatur was without a hotel.
 The two Decaturs have had more fires during the past few days than they have had for the same period of time for number of years past. The latest fires were the magnificent home of Mike Cammody, in West New Deca- tur, which was completely destroyed by fire, and the residents of Ike Wal lace and Jesse Keltner, in New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

The annual meeting and election of of- ficers and one-year directors of the Asso- ciated Commercial Travellers of Amer ica will be held in the Hotel Imperial, Broadway and Thirty-second street, New York city, on February s at p. m, it was learned here yesterday Reports of the various committees will be read and all business in review, together with the general plans for the year 1915, will be on the programme.
 On February 20 at 6:S0 p. m. the first annual dinner of the association will be given in the Hotel Imperial. Speakers of national reputation have been invited and the affair is expected to be both inter- esting and enjoyable.
 The success of the Associated Commer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
ANNISTON

Anniston, January 31.=(Special. :, What will in all probability be the final chapter in the celebrated Kaplan will case will be written in this city on Feb ruary 1S the date set by Chancellor w. w. Whiteside for hearing on the peti- tion of Judge Thomas w. Coleman, Jr., A. H. Shoppers and M. B. Wellborn, ex- ecutors and trustees of the last will and testament of the late L. H. Kaplan, for instructions as to the distribution of the assets of the estate. Chancellor Whiteside has also ordered that notice of the hearing be given to the National Jewish Hospital for Consuptives at Denver, the Bicur Cholim hospital at Jerusalem, Mordecai Max Ben Sin the attorney general of Alabama Robert kaplan. a son of the decaesed and c. II. Tomlinson, who was for several years MT kaplan's secretary. The property to be divided consists of valuable business and residence property in Anniston and funds in trust
 Much interest is being manifested in the Sunday school conference of mis- sionaries of the Presbyterian church to be held at Barber Memorial seminary in this city on February 12-1S A fea- ture of the meeting will be the pres ence of Dr. Maitland Alexander mod orator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church, who will come from Pittsburg to attend the conference
 Judge D. C. Blackwell representative of Calhoun, who returned Saturday evening to spend the week end at home, states that he will not push his resolution for the investigation of an alleged cotton seed trust on account of similar bill having been introduced by Senator Bonner of Wilcox county cov- ering practically the same ground. Judge Blackwell is chairman of the ap- propriations committed, which held session Saturday.
 Owing to the slim prospects for or ganized baseball in Anniston this sum mer preliminary steps are now being taken looking to the organization of a city league to be composed of teams representing the Anniston Atheltic club Oxford, Blue Mountain City and several of the Anniston industries. Chic Han non, famous Anniston athlete will also put a team in the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
ASSOCIATED COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS TO MEET FEBRUARY 8
IMITATION OF GERMAN SIEGE,
 GUN SEEN IN BIRMINGHAM

E. Q. Glson and H. c. Thanasse of h. dianapolis wandered into Birmingham last Friday with a strange vehicle that much ly resembles photographs of the German 42-centimetre siege guns mounted on wheels. The siege gun was drawn by two strong draft horses and the own CTS of the car said it had been drawn for the last 8 miles. It seems that the young howziter became entangled with some of the mud in Aabama's good roads and the motor refused to work in the mud Horses, however, were not so fncky and they reached Birmingham
 The imitation siege gun is not an imita- tion of a deadly weapon at all really, but is giant sparl1-plug, which is being demonstrated by Glson and Thanasse for the long-distance Spark Plug company of Indianapolis The twain started on the road some weeks ago, and it is their intention to reach San Francisco in time Tor the opening of the worlds exposition in March. They will travel across the country all the way as they have here tofore
 The huge spark-plug in which they travel is built in exact imitation of the iong-dstance spagk-pms which they are demonstrating, ahd throws a spark that would startle most pedestrians if the numerous horns and other noise making devices on the car failed of their pur- pose. The giant spark plug is mounted on a Ford chassis and the car is one of the best appointed ever seen in Birmng- ham. It is so built that should the oc- cupants be between two cities when night falls they can sleep on the road in perfect safety from the elements.
 B. O. Gison is the famous racing driv- CT of some few years ago. He has now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
RAILROAD STOCKS OUT OF DEPRESSION Expansion of Cotton Move ment Aids Southern Rail-
 road Stocks

New York, January 31.-The shock of United States Steel suspended dividend revealed more vulnerable speculative accounts in the stock market last week than had been expected. December quar- ter net earnings were much below expectations. Current demand for steel products also was reported less than tor early January December net earn ings of railroads showed severe shrink age. January gross earnings of rail- roads, however, showed increasingly favorable comparisons with last year.
 Expanded cotton movements lifted depression. Further rise in the price of copper. with large exports, was adedd to industrial factors in the market.
 The broadening scope of American banking was indicated by an increase of foreign acceptances, displacing Lon- dons interrupted facilities. Free sales of American stocks and bonds were made from abroad. The firmer tone of exchange was the result, but reces- sion of domestic rates continued. In ouiry for short term corporation and munition notes carried the interest rate down to a parity with that for call loans. The Pennsylvania railroad sold approximately s5o.000, 900 of first mort gage.
 Government finances came into con- sideration with the cabinets discussion of the revenue deficit Diminishing wheat stocks and rising food prices added imDortanpe to ipvestipatiot.s of unemployment and industrial relations
 Peace rumors were current but bank CTS in touch with the foreign situation found little encouragement in that quar- ter. More war loans, in which American bankers may participate, were said to be in contemplation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
A. c. T. TO HOLD ANNUAL
 MEET IN NEW YORK FEB. 8

cial Travellers of America during the last year has been very remarkable. Its mem bership has increased over 300 per cent. and vast amount of work has been done to improve conditions on the road for commercial men. During the year the association inaugurated an active campaign against an advance in railroad mileage rates by the railroads, and this movement has been joined in by commer- eial bodies and boards of trade in differ ent cities. The estimated number of com mercial travelrs in the United States is S00,000, and the association claims that these form the largest element of support of the railroads, hotels and transfer com panies and that any unfair rates on the part of any one of the three should be opposed vigorously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
S35,OOO Damage in Clanton Fire

Clanton. January 31.-(SpeciaL) 1.-The re- cent fire here caused loss of about $35,- o0o There was some insurance. The owners of the two hotel sites announce that active opera tions are to be immedi- ately commenced to rebuild the structures of brick and stone of much more value than those destroyed.
 The city authorities intend to push the sinking of wells from which they ex- pect to reach veins of water strong enough for all purposes. One well has reached a depth of 9o0 feet. Two more are to be bored.