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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15

ton to the working of the highways, cul- verts will be cleaned out and underbrush cleared away from curves in the roads that interfere with the view of automo- piles meeting each other.
 The country people are going to be out and show the town people how to really work" said Jere Gwin, president of the board of revenue. There will be no formalities about the thing, but all will get acquainted with their neighbors at once and cooperate with him in mak- ing the roads safe for travel. We figure that the increased knowledge of one an other and better mutual understanding that will result will be worth as much as the actual work done on the roads,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
TINSLEY TO ENTER
 NEW TRAINING CAMP

D. G. Tinsley, formerly a reporter on The Age-Herald, and who practiced law in Birmingham for several years, has been accepted for entrance to the sec ond officers training camp at Fort Ogle- thorpe, which begins August 27. He was enrolled from Tennessee.
 His brother, William w. Tinsley. also Of Birmingham, has just been commis- stoned second lieutenant, field artillery, section officers reserve corps at Fort Oglethorpa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COMMISSION

The city commission meeting yesterday was just about as good pickings for a newspaper reporter as Salvation Army headquarters would be for the average burglar. There, was a darth of things worth printing from the opening of the session, and as time dragged on news became more and more scarce. The dry records were read, resolutions adopted, but as for news, there was none.
 There was a great deal of discussion, pro and con- and the session held many routine transactions, but the only thing that would be of even passing interest to the public was transacted with due rude ness to reporters-they were shown the door and the board went into executive session, consequently this item was cen snred to death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
FAMOUS WILL CASE AGAIN ON TRIAL IN
 THE PROBATE COURT

A jury was organized by Judge Stiles of the probate court yesterday morn ing to hear the case of pr. L. w. Phil late Mrs. Virginia z. Siddons. The es- tate is valued at nearly $50,000 and the will has been contested five times. The first time the case was tried the will was upheld but the decision was ap- pealed and reversed. The second and third trials resulted in mis-trials and the fourth resulted in the will being broken and the contestant being sus- tained. An appeal was taken and new trial ordered. A number of witnesses were on hand yesterday and after the jury was organized their examination was proceeded with. The trial will con- Ainue for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
IDEA BOOK
Members of Civic Association Re
 quested to Give New Ideas

Carrying out the idea of democracy, the Civic association opened book yesterday to be known IS the idea book" wherein the members will in- dite their ideas as to how the work ings of the association could be inn proved. The book is at the clerks desk and all members are at liberty to off, fer any suggestions that they may consider progressive and beneficial. The suggestions will be carefully con- sidered by the board of directors
 Among the suggestions offered yester- day was putting a dictionary in the { reading rooms, the holding of semi monthly entertainments. wearing the official button of the association and doubling the membership by having each member bring in one new one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
Deeds Recorded

$37, ,500-D. Fabian to A. G. Donahoo, part of lots ' and 8. block 661, city
 $l75O-G. M. Steele to Annie l.. D. Den son. undivided half interest in lots l6 and F, block 13s, city.
 $1750-Eleanor c. Sell Steele to Annie l.. D. Denson, undivided half interest in lots 16 and 1T, block 13S, city.
 s1OO0-J John Silas to Allen E. Orton, lot ?, block 4, B. w. Mays survey.
 sS00-Sylvai Monjot to Emma King, part of lot 6, block l. surveyed part of south east quarter of northeast quarter of sec tion 30 township 13, range 8, west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee 5 o'clock Night performances 7:So and g o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and fea- ture pictures Continuous performance, 2 to Il p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
Tennessee Troops to Greenville

Nashville. August 14.-A company of the First Tennessee infantry has been ordered to entrain for Green vile, s. C., to assist in preparing the cantonment there for the reception of troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
PERSONAL

Mrs. Caroline Abernethy, Mrs H. B. lAbernethy and little daughter Annette | are visiting Mrs. Henry Parker at Syl-
 vester, Ga.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Roast Shoat.

A shont is n young pig. How to pre-.
pare II: Have the eyes and toes remov-
ed, the rind scored In onc-inch cuts,
liver and heart removed. Wash the
outside; the inside Is wiped with n
piece OF damp cheeseclo,h Put piece
OF corncob In the mouth before roast
Ing. Season the inside with pepper
md salt by rubbing II In. Put the pig
In pan so that II will sit on Its feet !;
brace II with four handlelcss cups: put
in hot oven until well scared; then
baste with two cupfuls OF cold water
and reduce the heat. Roast two and
one-half to three hours. bnsting fire.
Qucnty. Remove from pan. place on
center of platter, put cranberries in
the eyes and small red apple In the
mouth. Serve on bed OF watercress or
cooked kalc.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15

the tree. To do this ii must be divided
and not used thickly in one strand.
The largest star at the top should be
almost buried in the thread. the effect
being to get II TO resemble a star which
'twinkles" or which is seen through
misty light.
When finished the tree should look
like silyery, snowy fir tree standing
In its own environment. but lit up and
made resplendent by some inner Christ
mas glory. 1t is indeed n novelty and
n soothing. peaceful tree of beauty, by
which some of the overdressed and
colorful trees suffer by comparison.
Its whole success lies in the careful
symmetry Of the trimming and the use
OF small ornaments of similar size.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
His Gift to
Santa Claus

= DWARD was seven years old and
IT, believed, Of course. in Santa
Claus. Just before Christmas he
had proudly written a letter (his first).
stating the particular gifts he wanted,
and after his mother had read II 1t was
carefully put into the fire.
Now" said Edwards mother cheer
fully, that letter will go right up the
chimney and direct TO Santa Claus"
Edward seemed very much i'm
pressed.
Christmas morning the child was
perfectly delighted with the shower OF
gifts and with the glittering tree.
Wasn't II good Of Santa Claus to
bring me so many more things than l
asked for in my letter." he said at the
breakfast table. clasplng his'hands In
an ecstasy. After this outburst he
grew thoughtful, then. suddenly jump
ing up disappeared into the kitchen.
His mother and father looked at each
other and wondered. Then the mother
followed to see what the Inspiration
might be.
She found Edward standing in front
of the kitchen stove pouring out a cup
"why. Edward. dear. what are you
doingT" his mother asked, coffee being
one of the child's forbidden things"
Edward looked up appealingly. ut is
such cold morning. mother
but, Edward. you know never per
nit you to take coffee !" his mother In
terrupted.
mo. no. mother; l do not wish TO
drink II. | want TO give II to Santa
Claus. He was so kind to send me
more engines and things than l asked
for. May / give him some coffee and
rolls, mother-may II
Before his mother had time to think
of suitable reply the child had put
cream and sugar into the cup; then.
with his little face all aglow with ap-
probation and gratitude. he earnestly
poured the steamIng coffee into the
fire.
There now!" he exclaimed. with
satisfaction. THAT will so right up
the chimney and direct to Santa Claus.
won't ltl And II will warm up his
- little round belly
That shook when he iaugh'd like
a bowl full OF Jelly
won't 1t motherT'-Lipplncott
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Christmas Presents
That Please Men
Asst Christmas many 6 man

Asst Christmas many 6 man de-
l. cided his feminine friends were
not worthy of the vote simply be-
cause they sent him such foolish, in
appropriate gifts. On the other hand,
a successful present makes an impress
sion that never wears off. 1t is a lit
tie monument to the taste, intelligence
and affection of the giver.
Among the following suggestions is
almost certain TO be something which
will please any man:
II he shaves himself one of the light,
magnifying shaving mirrors which can
be quickly and easily attached to
window or wherever the light is good.
A trousers rack will please him great
ly, especially if he is a bachelor and
his closet room is limited.
The furniture and department stores
carry fiat, wide, shallow cedar chests
on wooden wheels which roll easily out
from under the bed. This is particular
" adapted to the college boy in his lit
tie dormitory room. For him also
sweater is a joy.
A small kit of tools is good present
for almost any man unless he is car
penter or a paralytic. one to half
dozen pairs of shoe trees are an mex
pensive but grateful present.
In case he has electricity in his house
there is no end of good things for him
coffee percolators. bread toasters, ci-
gar lighters. etc.
If he has a car you may charm him
with one of the new-fangled pneumatic
or other cushions which are now sold
to re-enforce the upholstery of the car.
A lap robe or a vulcanizer or vacuum
bottle or even a new horn may be just
the thing for him.
Very likely he has telephone. II
so get a little mahogany card index
file and have some one (preferably
you) look up the telephone numbers OF
the people in his address book. and
write them on the cards.
A fountain pen for his desk would
prove a convenience and a delight.
Should you care TO pay so you can
surprise and please man who has
little bit of accounting 10 do at home
by giving him pocket adding machine.
For about the same price you can buy
him real, fool proof, portable shower
bath.
Metal wastebaskets are appreciated
by men because a lighted cigar or ciga-
rette dropped into them is not likely
to bring the fire department.
A frame for a cabinet-sized proto-
graph will not be amiss if you are sure
he wants your picture in 1t.
But don't send him necktie, nor
scarfpin. nor a matchbox or he'll new
er forgive you; also restrain yourself
from infiictinC a pearl-handled pen
knife, q pocketbook (unless you are old
and richer and can put something
into it) or a box of cigars just as good
as the kind he smokes.-New York
American.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15

Out on the fringe of the Rocky
Mountains in an atmosphere charged
with the pine cones of the forest pri-
meval, on an eminence overlooking
Denver on the north and, it would al
most seem, Pixies Peak on the south,
stands what has often been considered
the most picturesquely located hall of
learning in the West - Loretto
Heights, or as more popularity called,
simply The Heights"
OF this vista has been said some
thing akin 10 the popular phraseology
sometimes applied to Naples-only to
behold The Heights" and to subse-
quently gaze from The Heights" fills
one more with the desire to live than
then to die" Rather is the view
somewhat to mark an epoch in a life
time.
To offer TO the West an educational
institution of such magnitude and rep
resentative of such cost of construc-
ton, due to the seven miles distance
from Denver, and this on purely pri-
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Christmas ChImea.

Ring out. ring out. o Christmas bells,
Across tho starlit. frosty night
Proclaim tho message OF good will,
The story OF the Prince OF Light.
The centuries roll on and on.
And yet returning Christmas time
Awakes In each responsive heart
Remembrance OF tho love sublime.
Then keep the feast with hearty cheer,
Tho feast OF merry Christmastide,
While faith and hope and love, these
three,
Within the heart OF each abide.
w. q. Park In Good Housekeeping.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15

ter, that she herself assumed the
debt, which has, we are glad to say,
been fully liquidated since then.
Today just one hundred young
women from first grade to and thru
high school, from families, frequently
of prominence, from all parts of the
state of Colorado, Wyoming and New
Mexico, are housed, fed and taught by
the active part of the thirty-six So
cial service workers of Loretto. For
The Heights" have become so pop
ular, the air is so pure and the neigh
borhood so enchanting that the mother
house has considered it a fitting place
in which the older members of the
order, who have grown old in the serv-
ice of the Master and who wish it,
may spend their declining years on
earth. These desire no other resting
place than that beside their beloved
Mother Pancratia, in the neighboring
meadows, where the whispering
zephyrs re-echo the music of God and
the stately mountains at the back
speak of eternity.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15

vate resources, has meant a struggle,
noble and persevering IN its nature,
ofttimes against great odds and with
only failure in the immediate future
frequently confronting the intrepid
promoter-the Reverend Mother Pan
cratia, of happy memory.
For she it was who, in 1890, saw the
need of further Accommodations for
the eyer-increasing enrolment Of old
St Mary's on California street; picked
the site where the boarding school now
stands, constructed the same and, in
1891, swung open the doors to seven
ty-one youthful aspirarts to religion
and fine arts. Since that memorable
day over $500 young hearts have been
treated TO that form OF ma!denly vir-
tue and cultured manners for which
this place in particular has been re-
nowned ever since.
In pne pane of 1884. Loretto, 1t
would seem. was doomed. But such
faith had the mother house in this,
her youngest and most comely daugh-
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15

with the branches, to give the effect of
tree which has stood out in a good.
old-fashioned snowstorm.
Mica is then sprinkled over this cot
ton to enhance the effect. Place the
large star at the topmost branch of the
tree. Next find the best branches for
setting the candle holders on. To place
candles effectively is quite an art in
Itself, and only the most prominent tips
should be used to point" the tree, as it
were. After the candle holders are in
place, suspend from each an 'fcicle" of
glass, such as can be bought by the
Dozen
Now begin the looping of the tree
with the largest chains of silver balls,
being careful TO loop evenly, catching
up each section on the branches in such
way as to emphasize the tips and get
symmetrical effect. Next fasten the
small silver ornaments where they look
best, filling out the tree and adding to
the balanced effect.
Last take the strands of the silver
thread (such as comes in packages)
and, beginning at the star. let this
rain" pour down from the star and
fling misty cloak of silver all over
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Christmas the Same as Ever.

Christmas time, That man must be
q misanthrope indeed in whose breast
something like n jovial feeling is not
roused-in whose mind some pleasant
associations are not awakened-by the
recurrence of Christmas. There are
people who will tell you that Christmas
is not TO them what it used to be.
Never heed such dismal remi-
niscences Reflect upon your
present blessings, of which every man
has many; not on your past miSfor-
tunes, of which all men have some.
Our life on il, but your Christ
mas shall be merry and your new year
a happy one.-CharleS Dickens.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Don't Say These Old
Things at Christmas

N EAR me It's lucky thing Christ
IL mas comes only once n year.
don't know what we'd do II It
came oftener.
II isn't SO much the value of n pres
ent ms the spirit In which II is given.
hang my stockings up just to please
the children. ! dread telling them
there's no Santa Claus. Let some one
else do that.
1t never seems like Christmas to me
unless II SHOWS.
1 always try TO give sensible gifts
something useful, that will be n re-
minder all the year.
Money is always such an acceptable
present. There isn't one of us who has
so much that he can't take n little
more.
Don't you pity the poor at this time
of the year7 i do.
Christmas and New Years come so
close together. It's too bad they could
not be separated n little. Two holi-
days coming right on top OF each other
that way make 1t so hard. but then
the children enjoy It.
/ never know what to give father,
It's so hard to think of anything for a
man. And my rich friends-they have
everything already.-Puck.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Sweet Cider Sherhet.

Four cupfuls of cider, one table
spoonful OF mixed whole spices, one
cupful Of brown sugar, one and one
half cupfuls of water.
Boil the spices in the one and one
half cupfuls OF water ten minutes; then
ndd the sugar. Boil five minutes.
Strain when cold; add to the cider and
freeze same rs Ice cream, only II must
not be frozen hard. but must be like n
punch. This Is very attractive II serv-
ed In red apples which have been hol-
lowed out and small pieces cut from
the bottoms, so they sit fiat on plate
with dolly under 1t.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
A white TREE
Why Not Have a GIistening Evergreen
This Year?


A suggestion for an original trim
ming for the all-important tree comes
from a traveller in Russia. Instead of
tree with colored ornaments, this
scheme remains all in white. To carry
1t out requires white trimmings, as fol-
lows:
Asbestos snow.
White glass icicles.
Powdered mica snow.
Silver tinsel and silver thread.
Large white silver paper star about
eight to ten inches in diameter.
Silver glass ornaments, particularly
balls and small novelties.
Silver paper candy containers in
form of animals, dolls, etc
White candles in plain, inconspicu-
Gus holders.
The usual fir tree is the basis, but at
once the trunk is carefully wrapped
with the asbestos snow to make 1t ap-
pear white. This is also done part way
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Christmas of Long Ago
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TN the midnight sky a wonder;
A star in the East aglow.
- And melowest voice thei eunder.
Christmas OF long ago.
With gaze upraised the sages.
Poor shepherds bending low.
A rapture TO light the ages,
Christmas OF long ago.
o Child-God laid in the manger.
Who bore no diadem.
To the lords OF earth a stranger
Outcast OF Bethlehem!
Thy message came to the lowly:
Thy star was sent to the wise.
And Peace" and Love were the holy
Words from the midnight skies
They dlled the heart OF one other.
To its own sweet overflow;
Peace and love to the mother.
Christmas u long ago.
Has Times dust dulled its glory?
Have tear mists blurred its rays!
Is II now too old a story
For hurrying, changing daysf
oh. ever our hearts shall hearken
To the angels chant above.
And never shall distance darken
The star that shines In love.
And ever shall smile the mother.
Mother whose child was God.
God. who took man for brother;
Brother our ways who trod.
Forever In joy completer
Shall the clsar. glad message show.
And its angel voice sound sweeter-
Christmas OF long ago.
Joseph I. C. Clarke.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
swee. Potatoes a la Maryland.

Wash and boil n quarter peck OF
even sized sweet potatoes until nearly
tender: when cool, skin and cut in half
lcngthwIsc. Put In bakepan which has
been brushed with one tcaspoonful
dripplngs; lay on the potatoes. cut side
down: sprinkle with salt pepper and
sugar; bake In hot oven until light
brown
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Shop Early.
American.

It won't be long
Before We say,
I'm buy my Christmas
Gifts today"
Baltimore Sun.
And when night comes,
As like as not,
You'll swear and say.
81 clear forgot"
Springfield Union.
Or else you'n cry:
ALAS. alacki
I wish / had
My money back'
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Brown GRAVY,

To the drippings add tablespoonful
flour; mix well and add two cupfuls of
cold water or enough water to make
two cupfuls of gravy, tablespoonful
caramel and seasoning TO taste; serve
with Il goose or duckling.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Here 10
Your
Dinner!

Cranberry and Orange Appetizer
Chicken Broth
Celery
Chicken en- Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
Speet Potatoes q Ia Mdryldnd
Apple and Celery Salad
Neutchdtel Cheese. Pear shapes
Toasted Crackers
SultGnG Roll
Coffee
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Cranberry and Orange Appetizer.

Put half cupful Of sugar and cup
full Of water on and boil five minutes.
Add half cupful of cranberry sauce
and cool. Chip the oranges very fine.
Pour into ice cream glass or parfalt
glass and pour over the cranberries.
This must be served very cold. Gran
berries are taken from the cranberry
sauce.
Chicken en- Casserole.
Three and a half pounds of stewing
chicken, cupful and half Of cut car
rot. u cupful of cut celery, Il cupful OF
cut onion. two tablespoonfuls OF cut
parsley. tablespoonful OF drippings, n
tablespoonful OF -four. a teaspoonful of
salt, half n teaspoonful Of pepper and
dash Of paprika. Clean the chicken
the same as for stewing. The backbone.
wing tips, neck and giblets are used for
soup. The drumsticks, thighs and
breast (cut in two pieces) are put in
iron pan with drippinEs and scared on
both sides. Put half the onion and half
the carrot in the bottom of the cnsse-
role. then layer of the scared chicken,
then the remainder OF the vegetables,
salt. pepper and pnprikn and two cup
fuls OF boiling water. Cover and put in
n moderate oven two and IA half to
three hours. Do not try to cook a
young chicken like this Fowls Rre best
cooked in this way. Mix the -four with
n little cold water and add TO the gravy
just before serving. Sprinkle with
chopped parsley.
Cranberry Sauce.
Wash and pick over n quart OF cram
berries and put In agate saucepan with
two cupfuls OF cold water. As soon as
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Neufehatel Cheese. Pear Shape.

Mix two Neufchatel cheescs with a
little cold milk, one-fourth tcaspoonful
salt. n dash of white pepper and n dash
OF pnprikn. Form into pear shapes,
plnce Glove Mt top to form the stem
and press in n Glove to form the bios
som. Cover the pears with paprikn.
Serve on cracker on cheese and
cracker plate.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
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Santa Claus Is Coming
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nLD Santa Claus is coming
" The time Is uery near
Before pe realize II
Old Santa toiIl be here.
He'll bring us sleds and rdoons,
And nuts and sugar plums,
And dolls. and furs, and dresses,
And balls, and sioords, and drums.
Hen come tohen ice are sleeping,
Tucked in our beds so tohite,
And all the stars are peepfn1
At this, our Christmas night.
Hen come t1ith smiles and blessings
Along the milky iody.
And stop at every dtoelIino
Where little children stay.
Hen odrntsh trees toith presents
And, phiIe the toorld is stiII,
With gifts the children asked for
Each stocking he UiH M.
But, better than all presents,
Hen bring to us again
The heartfelt Christmas i1ishes
OF Good oiH unto men"
-hdrfhG Coleman Sherman in Chit
cd0o Inter Ocean.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Loretto Heights Academy Has Scores
of Students from Adjoining States

Some Interesting History of This Famous Educational Institution Women,
Whicn Is So Beautifully Located Seuen Miles from Denuer
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15
Cranberry Sauce.

Wash md pick over quart OF cram
berries and put In agate saucepan with
two cupfuls OF cold water. As soon as
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-15

Until you have seen and heard the Columbia
Grafonola you not likely to have complete
conviction that you are buying the right instru-
Grafonola at S1S to the handsome cabinet instru-
ment $3.50, Columbia instruments invite and
welcome comparison.