The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-12
ARABS ARE CONSIDERED
MOST FASCINATING MEN

Della Austrian in the Chicago Tribune.
STRONG man is always sure of
II applause, a polished man always
makes friends and handsome
man wins hearts; but the man who is
handsome, daring and polished in manner
will win the heart of any woman, and
may rightly be called the most fascinating
of men. The Arab is this. Arabia has all
ways been known for its splendid horses,
and the splendid horses for their hand
some masters.
The Arab is often so handsome in ply
sique that he quite outrivals the statue
of Apollo. He is tall, square and nervously
active; his bronze colored skin has a Won
derful lustre, heightened by jet black
hair and deep dark eyes lost in dreams one
minute and flashing like drawn sword
the next. The beauty of his countenance
is especially marked by regularity of
features and perfectly matched pearly
teeth. A thoughtful expression and aqui-
line nose give character to what might
otherwise appear as effeminate beauty.
Every movement Is in keeping with his
manly splendor, he walks with precision
and ease that suggests that he can go
many miles without fatigue. To him rest
is as refreshing as exercise. and when he
lounges before his tent he falls into the
most graceful attitude. lis life spent
out of doors keeps his blood fresh, his
nerves strong and his mind active. But
It is on a fiery steed that he is seen to adj
vantage, when he and his horse out the
air. he shifts and his fearless horse snorts,
saying that they are both free, happy
and fearless.
The courage of the north African Arab
is proverbial; he is 6auntless when at
tackled by a pack of wild beasts. The
panthers claws are keen, the lions paws
are strong, but they weaken before his
strength and prowess. lie shows equal
courage when face to face with his enc
my; he is always prepared, his sword
is drawn as he rests on the sand. At the
sound of the chieftain's call he vaults
into the saddle, lets the reins loose and
rushes to battle with all the daring of
his race. Calm as he appears when loung-
ing before his tent, his natural attitude is
one of warfare. AT the sight of hand
some pistol or drawn sword his eyes wax
bright with excitement.
Possessed of a fiery steed and splendid
arms, he feels that the world IS his. His
ardor increases with suffering; heat and
hunger-everything is forgotten in a de-
sire to conquer the enemy. rree as an
eagle he and his steed soar along like a
flash of lightning to attack the enemy,
wheel about. reload and then another
takes his place.
Combat over he lounges before his tent
as If his only purpose in life was to smoke
his pipe and welcome the stranger. Cruel
as he is to his enemy, he is equally kind
and gracious to the stranger, who at once
becomes a warm friend. He receives him
with lordly bow, and the words Of
greeting "Salaam Aleiccum,' proclaim
that all he has Is at the disposal of the
stranger
Offering his guest pipe he orders coffee
to be served at once. To show his interest
he inquiries after the strangers health.
his whereabouts and II he can be of SER
vice in helping him across the desert. The
best his larder offeA + none too good for