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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Griny feathers can be given an a1- co1nol bath, after which they are shaken until dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

ful brushing and cleaning. An irfu- sion of eamomile flowers is a good shampoo for light hair. An effective dry shampoo for such hair is made of alcoholic ammonia, half an ounce; !; the same tincture of quil1afa, two drams of essence of wood violet. and alcohol sufficient to make eight ounces The shampoo should be applied by rubbing it we'll into the scalp and drying the head with a rough towel. No water is required.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

An old toothbrush is excellent fo1 brushing the charred part Of tht
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Chinchilla and wool velour are pI ferrsd for sport coats,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Embroidery Is . feature of the ns crepe do chine waiatB.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

There is no question as to the bene- fits derived from dancing the modern dances when moderation is exercised All must gain in suppleness, flrmness Of muscle and strength of bone. Ger tainly grace of carriage follows the dancing habit.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Kansas spinsters are organizing an old maids union.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Miss Eva Corning. a Dolioewoman of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Dancing froclxa ahow novelty form of the transparent yoke.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10
WOMAN IN LITE AND IN THE KITCHEN

small touches has m excellent efseci with da<lzA h,.saA-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Wash and dry danneis as quickly as possible if you want them to be soft.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Topeka. Kas., during her last years work gave assistance to sixty-nine
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

All stains on table linen should be removed before the linen is washed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Eggs will not crack when boiling if the shells are first dipped in cold water.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10
SHOULDER cAPEs.

Spanish or Chantilly lace will clean beautifully in pure alcohol.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Corded ribbon for ehildren's hair bows wears far better than smooth silk or satin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Flesh pink. used discreetly and in
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Wide ribbon scarfs are being used on skating caps and hats.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

In making cake always beat the yo1ks and whites of the eggs separate 1y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

The Russian influence in millinery iB very ncticeaSie.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Ribbon veayat Is much used for bands on tulie dresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

When fatigued try taking a warm bath and then rub the body with al- collol.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10
DIcTATEe OF FAsHicN.

velvet. trimming
 Coiofad handiserchiefs ara very much in favor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Remember that the appearance of the table linen depends largely on the si- fence cloth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

 the curtain.
 Griny feathers can be given an al- colhol bath, after which they are shaken until dry.
 An old toothbrush is excellent for brushing the charred part Of the Iampwicks
 Corded ribbon for children's hair bows wears far better than smooth silk or satin.
 Remember that the appearance of the table linen depends largely on the si- fence cloth.
 Never buy very delicate collars if you wish something that will wash well and last.
 The cereal left over from breakfast can be fried in slices for the next morning.
 When fatigued try taking a warm bath and then rub the body with al- collol.
 Eggs will not crack when boiling if the shells are first dipped in cold water.
 Wash and dry fiannels as quickly as possible if you want them to be soft.
 All stains on table linen should be removed before the linen is washed.
 In making cake always beat the yolks and whites of the eggs separate
 Spanish or Chantilly lace will clean fva aT~ @I4g
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

The cereal left over from breakfast can be fried in slices for the nexi morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-10

Never buy very delicate collars if you wish something that will wash well and last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
SOLICITORS MUST
 OBTAIN PERMITS
Ordinance Prohibiting Charity Solici- tatiOns With Permission Passed by Commissioners

After reading several pages of manu- script on a proposed ordinance to pro hibit charity solicitations, President George B. Ward of the city commis- sion said:
 This is entirely too long and no one can understand. Let's just have a short statement saying directly what the commission means without all these fandangoes and whereases.
 Following his own suggestion Com missioner Ward then drew up the fol- lowing ordinance, which was passed yesterday morning by the commission:
 Resolved, That it shall be unlawful for any individual or representative of churches, schools, eleemosinary insti- tutions, charitable institutions, social service institutions or public enter prises to solicit subscriptions in the city of Birmingham without first hav- ing obtained permit from the city commissioners to so solicit
 This ordinance, according to MT. Ward, is intended to protect the pub licfrtehmo tI,pro bii,,iGR cmfwyapoin lie from the solicitations of irresponsi- hla persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
SUGGESTS CENSOR | FOR THE "MOV|ES"
Barber Indicates He Is Im- pressed by Complaints
 Made of Certain Films

From the remarks in the commission conference yesterday morning Con- missioner Arlie Barber is seriously troubled about the moral effect of the various moving pictures that are shown in the photoplay houses of Birmingham MT Barber in fact hinted at censor ship.
 It appears that MT. Barber his re- ceived several complaints from citi- zens whom the pictures had offended MT. Barber was impressed by the com plaints and hinted yesterday that his first move in the matter would be tc recommend the closing of the theatres on Sunday and then that a board ot censors be appointed. MT. Barber also produced several advertisements clipped from local newspapers in which he contended the immortality of the pie lures to be shown Was obvious.
 'The least we can expect" said Com missioner Barber, "is that the pictures to be shown be neutral in effect and aspect"
 Commissioner Ward then suggested la conference wit hthe motion picture operators in which he stated all the friction could be strengthened out ami cably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
TO BEGIN STEPS TO
 EVICT SQUATTERS

tgomery. March 1o-tSpeoial) Bob Manning, land agent in the state auditors department, returned this afternoon from visit to Jefferson and Walker counties, where he investi- gated reports that considerable lands were being held by squatters
 MT Manning found that squatters Of both counties are occupying lands illegally and he made full report of his investigation to the attorney gem eral, William L. Martin. The attor- ney general has instructions from the governor to proceed immediately Tor the recovery of these lands. All cases reported to the attorney general were in connection with persons who have occupied lands less than 20 years. Un- der q recent ruling of the supreme court occupation of 20 years establishes title to the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
Travellers Smoker

Post B, T, P. A.. will entertain some thing like 50 new members recently se- cured at a smoker at the Chamber of Commerce tonight at s o'clock Presi- dent J. E. Robinson will preside and several speakers will be heard. A buf- fet luncheon will be served.
 Henry Hidden will speak on How to Be a Good T. P. A" Frank Means, O.. P. Fontaine and several others will speak. A special feature of the evening will be the presence of H. E. Shrop- shire. Sr., the oldest member of the 1T. P. A. in the south. and of his young grandson. the youngest T. F. A. in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
ROUTINE BUSINESS
 OF CITY COMMISSION

Only routine matters were attended tc ~by the commissioners at the regular meet ing yesterday afternoon. Without dis senting vote the routine matters agreed or at the morning conference were passed and in less than three minutes the meet ing was over. The summary of the pro ceedings follows:
 Adopted ordinance No 356-C, an ordi- nance to prohibit the running of domino tables for hire and to prohibit the oper- ation of domino tables in public pool rooms.
 Approved for payment bill of Kenneth c. Charlton of 8 for stenographic work
 Accepted bid of the Alabama Supply company for installing water closet in the Ensley jail.
 Appropriated $3S0 for recovering Gray mont colored school, the work to be done under the supervision and approval ot the city engineer. Appropriated not exceeding $S0 for re- pairing roof of the Patterson School build ing, at Sixty-fourth street and WaldroI avenue, the work to be done under the supervision and approval of the city en- gineer.
 Appropriated the sum of $50 for build ing lockers in the Woodlawn city hal building for use of patrolmen.
 Approved for payment witness certif- cates of John Little. amounting to $4.
 Approved for payment witness certifi- cate of G. w. Sirles, amounting to $1.5O
 Appropriated the sum of s32 for the purpose of carrying off waste water from the drinking fountain at the Robinson school and connect same with sewer.
 Matters referred:
 To Commissioner Weatherly:
 Matter of securing bids for installing three water closets in the Northside city jail
 Paving of Alley A, between Sixteenth and Eighteenth streets by the Birming ham Belt Railroad company.
 Matter of carriage of freight in the city of Birmingham by the Birmingham Rail. way. Light and Power company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
WEATHERLY'S REPLY

In his answer to MT. Bradley, Com missioner Weatherly expressed great surprise at the changed attitude of the company. However, Mr. Weather ly asserts that he will recommend to the commission that the challenge be accepted and that all steps necessary be taken to prevent this question of acquiescence in other cases. MT. Weatherly's answer follows:
 Dear Sir-Your letter of the Sd in stant to me and your letter of the 7th instant to City Attorney Ullman to hand
 Both letters are great surprise to me and doubtless will be great sur prise to the other commissioners. franchise or other right to transport freight for hire or reward in the city limits of Birmingham has never here tofore been disputed or questioned by any official of your company, includ- ing yourself, although during the past four CT five years this matter has been brought up and discussed in various conferences between the officials of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company and the city commis- sioners of Birmingham.
 T note however, the new attitude assumed. by you, the intention being to set up some sort of claim or right, which, though of very nebulous char acter seems to aim at putting the city on notice that if the Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power company is to be prevented from continuing to en- gage in this business. such prevention must be secured by adversary pro- ceedings against the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company
 q shall recommend to the city com mission the acceptance of this chal- lenge and that such proceedings shall be forthwith instituted as may be called for in the premises. I shall further recommend to the commission that the entire relations between the city and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company in the exer- else of that company's other activities be closely examined, and that such ac- tion shall be taken as may be necessary to prevent this question of acquiescence being raised in other cases. Yours very truly, JAMES w WEAIHERLf,
 Commissioners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

Fashion Week will be formally opened tonight at s o'clock.
 Promptly at that hour every whistle and every bell in the city will be sounded and for one minute previous to that time all the lights of the city will be extinguished. Aerial bombs Will be set off by George Ward. president Of the city commission; R. A. Brown. president of the Business Mems League, and Jacob Burger, chairman of the programme com mittee. At the same time, the curtains which have obscured for the past day or two practically every show window in the city will be dropped and Birming- ham and her visitors will behold for the first time the decorative art of the International Association of Display Men at it's best. The gala week in the buS1- ness life of Birmingham will then be in full sway.
 Already the streets are decorated and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
Prom Darkness to Light"

the merchants of the city have received their new spring goods and have them on display. Nothing has been left un- done to impress the citizens of the city and the countless visitors expected with the fact that the Magic City is the greatest retail shopping center of the south.
 The cooperation of the Boy Scouts of Birmingham has been secured and they will render whatever assistance is needed by the visitors who are expected to crowd the city during the coming week. Tho Con T. Kennedy Shows admitted to be one of the best carnival companies in the country, will arrive Sunday and will begin performances Monday. The Busi- ness Mems League was anxious to secure this attraction, as 1t proved to be one of the big drawing cards at the State Fair last fall. It was announced by w. D. Cohn, advance manager of the Kennedy Shows, that many new attractions had been added since the last appearance in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
DOMINO PLAYING
 IS PROHIBITED
Ordinance Does Not Apply to Clubs Where No Charge
 Is Made for Use of Tables

No more domino playing g-at least, for hire.
 Commissioner Arlie Barber again reared" in yesterday mornings con- ference of the city commission and in- sisted that domino playing" present. ed the most vicious form of gambling in pool rooms and clubs. He request ed that his ordinance prohibiting domino playing" be passed, It was passed. Ae
 It is ordinance No. 3os-C, entitled .-An ordinance to prohibit the running of domino tables for hire and to pro- hibit the operation of domino tables In public pool rooms"
 This ordinance, which is now a law, will only affect comparatively few of the pool and billiard halls Of B1r- mingham. It Is understood that there was only one place in the city that operated strictly as domino hall' while only two pool rooms had 'dom- fno tables" for hire. As for the alleged gambling on these it was said to be negligible.
 As for the domino playing" In the clubs tho tables are operated free to the members and therefore do not come under the restrictions of the Barber ordinance.
 The fight on the domino tables" 1n- stituted by Commissioner Barber IS merely 8 flank attack on the pool rooms of the city, for the head Of the public safety department admits that he will drive all the billiard and pool halls out of business by the first o1 max wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
TRUSS WANTS MORE
 MONEY ON STREETS
Thinks This Kind of Work Should Even Come Ahead
 of Auditorium Project

Commissioner J. R. Truss is understood
 to look with some degree of impatience on any project to construct an auditorium or
 city hall until the city streets are taken care of. According to Commissioner
 Truss, who is the executive head of the street department, the importance of re-
 pairing the streets of Birmingham pre-
 scents a paramount duty to the commits
 sion
 ''rhe streets should be repaired" said
 Commissioner Truss. before any serious consideration is given to the project of
 building an auditorium or new city hall. Its quite true that we need an auditorium , and city hal, but we need street repairs
 more
 At the present time complaints arc be-
 ing filed daily of washouts throughout the
 city, which through lack of funds are not
 attended to with the promptness neces-
 sary. Still. we are doing mighty well
 under the handicaps
 T am now seeking to motorize the
 street and garbage departments. We
 have about 140 mules in the department with a cost of feeding of about s7O a day By the sale of these mules we could save enough money to pay for several motor trucks that would do all the work of the mules and more too. It would save time and money to have motor trucks doing the street work and tak'ag care of the removal of garbage
 "As for our working force, repairing the streets and removing garbage, it con sist of 52 convicts with some free labor As Commissioner Barber is consistently reducing the number of men in the city jails. my working force is slowly dirnin- ishing instead of increasing. We need more men, but I have no desire to be misunderstood as advocating placing men in jail to get workmen on the streets. What I mean is that the street depart ment be provided with enough funds 70
 maintain the streets in proper condition with free labor and what convicts we necessarily have
 At the present time from the working force we have it shows one man for each square mile of territory, and this con tend. is not enough to keep up the streets. We should devote more attention to this phase of civic endeavor
 Commissioner Truss is a strong advo- future unless something is done by the commission toward providing him with
 more funds for the upkeep of the streets he will again take up the cudgels for this means of additional revenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

islature by Borden Burr, Charles Rice and other members of the little clique which organized that body, ostensibly and avowedly for the purpose of passing pro- hibition, but as it later appeared. for the purpose of securing tax exemptions and certain other important concessions for the big interests of the state.'
 MEMORABLE CONTEST
 Developments in the race for president of the Alabama public service commis- sion have followed in rapid succession within the past few days and the indi- cations now are that this race will de- velop into one of the memorable polit- ical contests in the history of the state. The fact that the recent legislature great ly increased the powers of the commission by giving them control over the tele- graph and telephone companies and allow ing them to fix the rates for all utilities such as water, light, street railway, gas, steam heat and power companies, has added to the importance and the interest in the contest.
 Mir Kennedy's letter to Mir Carnley follows:
 Montgomery. March 10, 1916. MT. J. A Carnley, Elba, Ala.
 Dear Sir: I note in The Age-Herald of this date, the 10th, purported interview with you in which you are quoted as follows:
 of the railroads
 'I presume that you realize that this statement charges me with corruption in office, an impeachable offense. The charge is unequivocally false and since you know that you cannot sub stantiate it, I shall expect it's prompt withdrawal.
 SAM P. KENNEDY"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
JUDGE w. E. FORT
 GIVES LECTURE

ing fined late yesterday afternoon by Judge William E. Fort in the second division of the criminal court for dis orderly conduct in court. When the jury in the case of Abe Harris. charged with robbing Phillip Baugh. a street car conductor, returned yer dict of not guilty.
 The negro spectators who were in the room at the time attempted to do a barnyard dance, so elated were they. but were called to order by the court bailiff. After the jury had been dis missed Judge Fort gave the negroes 8 good lecture on quietude in the court of justice. No fine was imposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
Debating Society

The new Y. M. c. A. Debating SO ciety will meet for permanent organ ization tonight at D. m. J. W. simp- son, the president of the society, says that constitution and bylaws will be presented for adoption. He desires to extend an invitation to the young men of Birmingham to become members of this organization.
 There is no expense whatever con- nected with membership and member ship in the Y. M. c. A. is not neces- sary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
PERSONAL.

Hardy M. Burt, proprietor of the Flor ence hotel annex, returned last night from Gadsden. where he has been spending several days. 4f yt
 Information is sent to The Age-HeralG that MT. Millican, a former citizen O. Birmingham, but now of Atlanta who has been confined since December 2 with typhoid fever and pneumonia, is recover ing after all hopes were dispaired of by physicians. He was delirious for three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
|''The Bread Prob- E1>0

lem" is not a problem ini the home where Shredded I Wheat is known. The whole wheat grainis ti,erealI staff of life, and you have it in Shredded Wheat Biscuit,
 prepared in digestible form.
 It contains more real, body- building material than meat or eggs, ismoree easily digest ed and costs much less. The food for the up nd-coming
 man who does things with hand or brain flor the kid- dies that need a well bal anced food for study or play - fer the housewife who must save herself from. kitchen drudgery. Delicious for breakfast, or any meal, with milk or cream. Made Iat Niagara Falls N. N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
At the Photoplay Houses

AT THE PHOTOPLAY HOUSES. Strand-"New York;" with Florence Reed.
 Colonial v The Ragamuffin,' with Blanche Sweet.
 odeon Two-"Gold Dust" with Nell Craig.
 Princess-"A Slave of Corruption" with Jackie Saunders.
 Trianon-'.A Circus Romance" with Muriel Ostriche,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

county seats particularly, advocate in ev- cry issue for the next six weeks and with all their force and power the doc Urine of diversification, and let them point out the dangers of the one-crop system.
 IMPAIR PURCHASING POWER
 Remember. my friends, that if the war continues for six months longer, in all probability the purchasing power of Europe will be seriously impaired. The cost of munitions and supplies is enor- nous and food prices in the warning countries are soaring. According to the ment of labor, food taken as a whole in the United States costs per cent more today than it did year ago. Prices in Great Britain have increased about A per cent and in France about 23 per cent. In other belligerent countries the advance has been 100 per cent. Remem- Der that the cotton exchanges are not eleemosynary institutions and that oper- ators on cotton exchanges have no sen timent except a desire for gain.
 Market opinions vary as conditions change and operators are not consist ent bulls or bears, but shift their po- sition without notice as new conditions arise. The fact is realized in all the cot ton markets of the world that the course of prices depends primarily upon the sup ply, and for the next three months at least estimates of supply will be based upon the new crop acreage What this
 creage will be in America depends upon the farmers of the south Should they decide during the next few weeks to pro- duce their foodstuffs at home and to plant cotton as a money crop, their po- stion will be secure; but if, disregarding all the warnings and portents of the times they decide upon a policy of all cotton, they will be taking tremendous risk which no prudent business man would care to assume.
 ''As a factor in the cotton market. the southern farmer is most powerful al planting time.
 .' Men at some time are masters of
 their fates; The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our
 stars.
 But in ourselves, that we are under
 lings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

Regarding the use of cotton for the manufacture of explosives, about which there has been so much discussion and such a wide divergence of opinion, MT. Harding said:
 At recent hearing before one of the House committees it was brought out tSat the census bureau regards an estimate of 100000 bales of cotton used in America during 1915 for the manu- fracture of explosives as conservative and the statement was made at the time by the representative of the bureau that it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
T0DAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

At the Jefferson-"Th Birth of Ma tion." Matinee at 2:3o p. m. Evening at o'clock.
 Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 2:3o p. m. Evening at 7:8O and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENT

The management of the Jefferson thea Ire announces that owing to having to make a train connection '"The Birth of Nation will commence at z o'clock sharp.