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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-19
DISASTROUS FIRES
OF RECENT YEARS
Disastrous fires since 1900:


Hoboken. N. North German
piers and three steamers burned, 800
deaths, 100000 property loss, June
80, 1900.
Birmingham, Ala.-Shiloh Baptist
church, lis deaths. September 20,
1902.
Chicago = Iroquois theater, SIS
deaths, December 80, 1903
Baltimore : Business district de-
stroyed. loss $70,O0o,0OO, February T.,
1904.
New York-Excursion steamer Cen
eral Slocum burned, 1921 killed, June
10, 1904.
Brockton, Mass.-shoe factory, 100
killed, March 20, 1905.
San Francisco-t'ire, 452 killed,
April IS, 1906.
Boyerton, Pa.-Rhodes Opera house,
100 killed, March A, 1908.
Cleveland, o. Collirwood school.
March 4. 1908.
Acupulo, Mexico. : Flores theater,
300 killed. February IL, 1909.
New York-Triangle Shirt factory.
145 deaths. March %, 1911.
Halifax, n. S.-Explosion caused
by collision of munitions ship with
relief ship in Halifax harbor starts
fax. 1000 killed, 1000 injured, $50
100000, December G, 1917.
klamath Falls, Ore.-Houston hotel,
Is killed, September 6, 1920.
Manila, P. I.-Three thousand resi-
dences burned. $4,000 homeless, 10
deaths, 10000, 900 loss. April -, 1921.
Hakodate. Japan = Four thousand
April IA, 1921.
Mayfield Ky - Ernest Lawrence
home, II killed, June 6, 1921.
Smyrna-Practically entire city de-
stroyed when Turkish national troops
set fire to Greek and Christian
quarters, 1000 killed, 100000 home
less. s25O.oo0.oo0 loss, September IA
IS, 1922.
New York-Lexington avenue tene-
ment, is killed, october "a, 1922.
Astoria, Ore.-One DEATH $40, 00o,-
600 loss. December s, 1922.
trampled to death before the fire
got them. AS fast as we got the
bodies out, we laid them in rows
across the street. Some of them were
nothing but charred bones. l saw
half-crazy people poking among the
bones in the row looking for ring
a t-buckle-anything they could
recognize You would see some wom-
an hunting and then she would
scream and faint. You see, every
body knew everybody else and any
little thing might identify some of
those bones a all there was left of a
friend.
THE folks were mostly small
farmers and land holders. They were
quiet people. They We're proud of
their children and of course every
body had bsen w"iting for the big
night of the entertainment. About
seven or eight, of the Camden folks
who came over were burned to death,
too. l understood some whole
families were killed"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-19
HOW To GIVE YOURSELF
A, PERFECT MASSAGE
At HOME EASILY NOW
Beauty Expert Gives Sim
pie Way to Keep the
Face Lovely and
Cheeks Rosy.

The impression you make at the party,
dance or when you meet acquaint-
ances depends almost entirely your
complexion. Most any fault is overcome
by n clear. rosy, pleasing and overwhelm-
ing com plexion. Therefore follow this ad-
vice, and benefit by the experience of
thousands of girls and women who are
doing it.
First. clean your skin thoroughly by
using Black and White Cleasngs Cream.
When all the powder and accumulated
dirt has been rubbed out. wiring out a
towel in water as hot your hands can
stand. Put this over >the face and let it
steam for few seconds. Repeat this sew
eral times. Then rub into the skin a little
Cold Cream with circular motion of the
finger tips. Wipe OFF that which is not
quickly absorbed by the pores and rinse
the face with cold water. This will close
the pores. keep in all the oils which the
Cold Cream supplies to the skin and starts
the circulation In your face. which brings
out the roses in your cheeks.
Now use q little Black and White Per-
oxide Cream as protection for just what
you have done and a base for your
powder. Get your looking glass and see
what lovely, youthful and charming
complexion you have and you didn't have
to go to an expensive Beauty Parlor, or
take up near as much of your time as
some women do who use expensive treat
ments, but don't get any better results
than you will here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-19
DEATH SENTENCE OF
GERMAN CONFIRMED
Krupp Officials To Be Taken To
Prisons In France

DUESSELDORF, May 1S.-(By AS
ISOLATED Press. 1.-THE death sentence
upon Albert Schlageter, the former
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
House of David Band

The Capitol is offering a yer, unique and wonderful vaudeville at- traction tonight and Saturday in the presentation of The House of David Band, which opened three day en- gagement at this popular theater yes terday to audiences who were delight ed with their playing. These eleven men are members of the famous House of David colony at Benton Harbor, Michigan, and because of their excellent musical inclinations the Keith circuit where they have been big hit on all the bills. Others acts include Una Clayton and com pany of four players in Divorced" a very fine comedy skit in which they scored yesterday with Capitol patrons. Miss Munson's acting is the outstand- ing feature of the offering; Harry Braden has good line of songs and batter that was well received: Fred and Al Smith, unusual gymnasts,' have a very clever and sensational ring act that was fully appreciated by all: and Frances Dougherty, the girl with the Irish smile," captivated the audiences with her songs and pleasing personality. The photoplay feature on this program present Elm melt Flynn's masterpiece Tn the Palace of the King" a very entertain ing story, deliberately produced, and with a popular cast of stars depict ing the important roles.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
BIG REVUE AT PALACE

Starting Monday of next week the Palace will celebrate its fifth anniver- sary with a big attraction for local theatergoers. This attraction presents Tommy Anderson and His Beauty Revue of 1924, a musical comedy that runs riot with pretty girls, comedians, special scenery, and all the necessary ingredients for good musical com edy. The revue will remain all week with a complete change of bill on Thursday. The photoplay the first half of next week will present Marion Davies in the Paramount picture "The Young Diana" and for tho last three days Priscilla Dean will be seen in Drifting" For tonight and Saturday Katherine Macdonald is the feature attraction in her latest production 'aThe Inidel," which is a thrilling drama of the seas. Additional pie lures include Ruth Roland in her new serial Ruth of the Range" Pathe News, and comedies. For Saturday only there will be a double feature bill, the other photoplay offering Hoot Gibson in "Dead Game"
 A New Years Midnight frolic will be staged by the Palace on New Years Evo beginning at 12:oi a. m. and featuring Phil Ott and Mis Musi- cal Comedy Revue. The orchestra, loges and boxes are reserved for this show and arc now selling at box of- fec.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

a broom straw into hts head.
 Why do you do thatg'' the Snitz- noodle asked.
 TO see if he has baked long enoBgh!" Raggedy Ann said. ''See!" she said. ''The straw has nothing on it and he is 'donew Now if he had moi baked long enough. and I ran the broom straw into his kead. the broom straw would have had dough on 1t when ! pulled t out"
 ''Oh. yes.' the SnitznOodie laughed. T rcmember my grandmother used 10 do thai when she baked cakes."
 Rageedy Ann then took candy icing and made two eyes and d nose and a mouth on the Gingerbread man and spread chocolate icing on his coat and pants
 NOW feel hne." the Gingerbread man said. Thank you ever and ever and ever!@ Bm Raggedy Ann laughed and held up her rag hand. Do nos thank US any more Mister Brown, the Gingerbread man, for we love to al- ways help anyone who needs our help. \ person always receives a great deal of happiness out Of doing the kindly deed and is thereby well paid!" And the Cookie man and lady and Raggedy Andy and little Weekly snd Snitznoodi c al nodded their heads They knew Rsggedy Ann spokc the truth for indeed. what 's more pleasant than the wonderful sunny gios which fils fhc hesrt after one has 1on- a generous kindly act tor ahgtheTg
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
ner, indigestion may result.

ner, indigestion may result.
 Christmas supper served in the liivng room will appeal to the family
 A reasonable amount of thought should be used to prevent repeating fiavors. For instance, if grapefruit is used for breakfast, don't begin the Christmas dinner with chilled grape. fruit. Or if crown of pork is the din ner meat, don't serve bacon or sau. sage for breakfast.
 Menu Suggestions
 Use pimentos, pickled beets and olives for garnishing the Christmas canapes. These should be in the shape of stars.
 Maraschino, candied, preserved or canned cherries carry out the Christ. mas colors in desserts
 The blushing apples are colored with tiny red cinnamon candies, The orange juice should be pre- pared the night before.
 The salad in the dinner menu is made of mixed fruit, served in 8 bright red sapple cup on a bed of shredded leaf lettuce. 4 small spoon- ful of whipped cream topped with a bit of crimson jelly or cherry may cover the salad piled slightly above the apple shell.
 The beet pickles could be cut In the shape of stars or tiny Christmas trees for the supper menu.
 Martinique Potatoes. .
 Six large baked potatoes, 2 table spoons butter, { tablespoons cream, 2 eggs. teaspoon salt, I-4 teaspoon pepper, few gratings nutmegs.
 Remove potatoes from skins and mash. Beat in butter, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored and beat into potatoes. Cook three min- utes, stirring constantly. Beat white Of egg until stiff and dry and fold into first mixture. Shape between two buttered spoons. place on q but tered dripping pan or sheet and bake IS minutes in a moderate oven. The potatoes should brown slightly while baking.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

If you had turkey. for Thanksgiving you may not want it for Christmas, but there is d great variety of meats from which to choose.
 Roast goose is quite Christmasy and with prune, onion or potato stuff ing, delicious
 A crown roast Of pork is appro- priate and perhaps the incest sort of "pieee de resistance" for tho small family.
 Not only the dinner menu should be carefully planned but the meals for tho entire day. Breakfast is apt to be hurried meal for the cook If she is also the housewife, so let this meal be easy 10 get.
 If Christmas dinner is served at one o'clock, a light, easily digestibie supper will be welcome. In many families the "going-to- cupboard" part of Christmas is considered as much fun as the dinner itself But If the same rich and heavy foods are indulged in that formed the din-
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
DAILY FASHION sEryIcE .
SLIP SKIRTS SHOWN

The difficulty of making skirt hang straight when it fits low on ones hips and is worn without 8 corset has created such garments as these.
 They are skirts attached to very long camisoles or even three-quarter length slips. Where the blouse ends the skirt begins and there is no extra clumsy thickness caused by their overlapping, as there would be if a skirt with a. normal waistline were worn with a low waisted blouse.
 One of the sketches shows a straight slip with only wide panel around the bottom. This is intended for one of the new very long Chinese blouses. The other shows a heavy skirt at tached to long camisole and may be worn with tailored and semi-tailored waists
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
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Rsggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and little Weekly and the Snitznoodlc were all in the Cookie house when someone rapped upon the door. Who can this be?" Mrs. Cookie asked as she went to the door. Everybody else went 10 the door too.
 "1f it is Hookie the Goblin just you step to one side, Mrs. Cookie" the Snitznoodle said. And I will walk right out and give him a couple of hard thumpsiH
 But it wasn't Hookie the Goblin! IL was a gingerbread tramp and he could hardly stand up, his ginger tread legs were so weak.
 I'm poor Gingerbresd man." he said in a squeeky voice and l vas out in all tho powdered sugar snow storm. and when tho snow melted it left me So soggy I could hardly stand up."
 Poor Gingerbread mani" the Snitznoodie said. And the snitznoodle was 50 tended hearted, he broke down and cried so that Eaggedy Ann had 10 vipe his eyes with her pocket hankg. The one with the blue bor- der on it.
 Come right in, Nr. Gingerbread mani" Mrs. Cookie said. Raggcdy Ann and little wecky iieiped the gog- gy Gingerbread man into the house and put him in s chair just as one Of his gingerbread legsfeli off.
 An" the Gingerbread man signed as his leg feii On tho hoor. T just reached friends in time for never could have hopped cn the other leg while il vas so loppy and soggy."
 'Whsre did You come from7" Rag geay Andy asked the Gingerbread Iaan
 "Oh. let's Hx him up before he tells US his story" I;aggedy Ann said as she brought d can of moissses and riued Inc ginEerbrcad mans leg in place again.
 The Gingerbread man sncczed so hard his ;w0 ralsin eyes feII out and rolled across the floor. ..see." Rag rsdy Ann said. "Jhs Gingerbread man has caught cold. We must put hfGn in The oven and bake him nice and dry.'
 So the SHitznoodle. who was very strong. csrricd tho GingerbTead tramp and pat him in tho oven Then they an saf about until he should be baked p-operiy. When fhe Gingerbrcs1 man had be1u fn t3se oFer fwr minutes. hsgzeds Ann pulled him Out and ran
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
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By DIR. CLIFFORD c. ROBINSON.
 Effects of Fear.


 The effect of fear on the physical condition of the body is different in the many types or characters of per- sons. There is, however, a direct psychologist and physiologic relation between fear and health.
 Fear in man is caused by outside influences acting on the brain, spinal cord apd nervous system. In many eases, H reduces the one afflicted to a condition Of almost heIplessness and loss of any real determining action l in life's battle. Fear of his fellow men, fear of the loss of occupation and consequent poverty, fear of dis case with partial or total loss of body efficiency. and fear of death, are some of the causes which determine your health condition.
 Then there is the fear Of some petty tyrant or loss in the business situation that oft-times, from con- tinued nagging or spying superli- sion, almost drives one to distrac- tion and a nervous wreck. And there is the fear of social disap- proyal in women.
 Fear is also one of the determin- ing factors in sclf-preservation, the first law of man. It is in this case not morbid. It is morbid only when inappropriate to the situation which provokes it. Many impressions of fear are formed and carried through life, greatly to the detriment Of health and individual success. We lose so oft by fearing to attempt"
 In another case the foundation of fear may sometimes be the result Of the psychologist state of the body. When there is physical exhaustion, the tissues respond inadequately to situations requiring powerful and rapid reaction. The consciousness of this produces an unwillingness 10 face such situations. hence diffidonce dis interestedncss or the "don't.eare" spirit. If this condition be oft re- peated, the individual will become distrustful of himself In this way. timorousness, diffidence and fear de- velop in ill-nourished children, un- der-fcd women and over.driven, ey- hausted men.
 Do not try 10 overcome fear by direct opposition. Laugh your fear away or Induce some other phase of activity to arouse interest. Don't depend on neighbors or others for opinions. Little as one may realize it, your actions are tn this situation the product Of fear.
 Resolve to he thyself and know that he who finds himself loses his fear.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

ALL SET FOR MoN.-IYCEITM

I The Lycenm theater is all set for the big midnight show on Christmas eve when there will be ten acts of especially selected vaudeville sent here from New York for this attrac- tion. The tickets now are on sale at the box office.
 Tonight the vaudeville offering is a diversified one, with Tom Mix in Mile Minute Romeo" as the feature movie attraction. Wally and Wally open the vaudeville show with as neat an exhibition of acrobatic work, tumbling and feats of strength as one would desire. They arc followed by Charles Fletcher, an impersonator of famous men and among those whom he impersonates are Napoleon. Roose- welt and others whose features arc well known to everybody. Connors and Boyne. a man and woman, breeze onto the stage with a song offering and then switch into a bright and funny line of comedy batter. They likewise feature d couple of popular songs. The closing number is a cork er presenting the Moss and Manning sisters in a singing and dancing re- vue. This is one of the best dance offerings of the season.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Letter From John Alden Prescott
 sydney Carton. Continued.

Tbis brings me. syd. to thr latest complication in my complicated mar risGc fife.
 It seems that tho Hamiltons de- Lidcd very suddenly to go 10 Eu- rope and teiegraphed Leslie 10 that effect She. without any excuse or even consulting me in the least. in- formed me last night that she was going 10 New York to bid them goodby.
 There were two reasons a-hy l didn't want Leslie to go 10 New York just now. First, yeu ran see just what this might do 10 whet the lips of the scandalmongers. secondly ! was seriously afraid she was using her mother and father as an excuse to get a chance to consult Strublc & Struble.
 Un the spur or the mgmtnt nasJy forbade her 10 go. Here I made fhe mistake Of my fife. for this noon 11eslic started for New York with the baby and nurse. refnarkine cas- uaiiy that ] could go to inc restau- rant and club for my meals until she returned
 Since she left l vas wondering if Leslie has found that life with 8 comparatively poor man "a man who las played a deviiishly fool trick with his finances, has made her feel she has made a mistake.
 have always heen satisfied that Kari Whitney was in love vffh her. bet. like an esotisticsi ass. whenever I have had that disturbing thought hase said 10 myself. Leslie chose me. <er am not SO sure
 She might have had quarrel with Karl yoa know. and married me
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
MY HUSBAND'SLOVE
 Adele New REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

to be able to manage it in about three days from now. And it will break the loneliness of your absence. my dear" He smiled affectionately at his wife.
 Are you yearning to have me break the loneliness of yours?" Dicky struck in with d testing smile at me, but I fancied that I detected a not of bitterness behind the gibe, and with quick and inconsistent con- triton for resentment which l knew could not be healed so quickly, answered him swiftly-eagerly:
 "Of courst am. If you don't come with Edwin, I shall--" Don't be too rash in your threats" Dicky said. but there was a relieved note in his voice. and then the limousine halted in front of a brilliantly lighted entrance.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
CHOICE OF MENUS
BREAKFAST

RREAkFAST
 Orange juice, bacon and eggs, toast, coffee.
 DINNER Christmas eanapes, censomme, goose with prune stuffing. mar tinique potatoes, brussels sprouts. salad in apple cups, plum pudding, orange ice, glace nuts and fruits. coffee.
 SUPPER
 Scalloped oysters, lettuce sandwiches, brown bread sand wiehes, beet pickles, fruit cake, tea.
 BREAKFAST Steamed prunes, creamed dried beef on toast, popovers, orange marmalade. coffee.
 DINNER
 Grapefruit cocktail, oyster bouillon. crown roast of pork, blushing apples, slace sweet potatoes, spinach, Christmas salad, Santa's own dessert, fancy cakes, nuts, raisins, coffee.
 SUPPER
 Scrambled eggs with cheese on toast, olives, Christmas cake, tea.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

i merely to spite him. ] don't believe I'd want to live. sEd, 1T anything would happen that would separate Leslie from me now. She has become 0ue of mv habits the only one l don't want to break at the present time.
 Tonight up here in this room where etcrything speaks Ofher. 1 kuov ex- ac'ly what it would mean if she should never come back into it again. let let her gO away without oven bidding her gUOJby, such is the per- verge pride Ut man.
 could not help but admire her cictern,ss. Syd. in sfoppips inc mouths of the gossips. lou know l inadvertently reierred to the scands I that Inc perier picture had precipl- lated Titat is whare ] made another mistake.
 But shr imme diatnIy thought Of packing up fhc laby and sia Ssnnie sending notice 10 the society col umns of all the papers telling them that her mother aHd Father were going abroad 10 sec her young sister. and that ahe had taken our little son down 70 bid his grantfat her EOodby.
 You and !. syd. would neter have thought 0f anything so clever as that.
 All the while ! am wondering if she is going t0 see Slrubie a struble.
 GOu needn't try 10 get even with me for prteipitatiHg you into this nness of mins. because ] am rnisera- bic enough as it Is to sai.sfy even you if you wtrs Hsg Eorst ebe my in- stead of inc scaIeass friend of a fool n8med JACK. fCopyriahf. 1sz hg NEA saftie=.
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New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
JAPANESE sCoRN FINEEy

Tokio, Dec. 2i,--The Yorodzu says the earthquake and fire have with enc stroke, made decided change in the manners Of the people of Tokio, women in finery for instance being looked at askancc with suspicious eyes. The newspaper says a move ment has been started to discard silks Tn favor Of cotton goods but fl re- minds the public that silk is a na- tional product while cotton goods are largely imported.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
IbrOttS,tesI MptfaI

Rub little lemon oil over your chandeliers occasionally, it will pre- vent the shellac from hardening or cracking and keep rust spots from appearing on the unprotected metal.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
E'Is>sting Spreader

Use a spatnla for spreading the frosting on your cake. It will dis tribute the icing more evenly and more quickly than an ordinary knife.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Skating Costume

Stunning skating costumes are made ofwhite wool with short jackets and full skirts, banded at hem, collar and cuffs with slSunkor kolinsky.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Peasant T'rocks

Peasant frocks of jersey or crepe l have elaborately embroidered bIouses and very finely pleated skirts.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Mlife Fans

Fans of white ostrich feathers are carried this season with the all-white costume.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
I,Acning Cane

An evening cape of black satin IS lined with white satin profusely en- broidered in black silk. The collar is of white fur.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Small Pumpkins

Small green pumpkins may be steamed and mashed or breaded and fried like egg plant.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Red Fox Dyed

Red fox dyed to a vivid orange, is effectively combined with dark green or wood brown suits.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Gossip;s Corner
Spring Capes

The small capes for spring fre- quently arc caught up on one shoul- der with e buckle or tie fastening. instead ( coming together in the conventional manner under the chin.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Positively fresh eggs 6sq dozen. Russell Bros, 30t Main street.-AdNt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Positively fresh eggs 6sc dozen Russell Bros, 30l Main street. t.--Adu.