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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

very seriously bothered the monarch
He declared that he would not abdicate.
They could put him out on a pension
For years he preferred the delights of
Paris and the baths of France TO his
own kingdom.
Constantine always acted as regent.
lie administered with all the firmness
that an exceeding jealous Kingdom
would permit. How jealous the Greeks
may be was shown in their attitude
after the Cretan fiasco. when the pres
ent king was accused of involving his
country unnecessarily
The most recent trouble of King Con-
stantine was the little revolution of
Lieutenant Typaldoz in October. 1909
when the ardor of some of the members
of the military league got the better
of them.
This was driven out of mind when
the Balkan allies made ready for the
war which they hoped would drive Tur-
key out of Europe last fall. Constan-
tine, titular commander in chief, an
nounced at once that he would take the
field in command of his troops. When
he left Athens. accompanied by Prince
Der IL the city was wild with enthu-
siasm. That enthusiasm has been grow
ing with the successes of the Greeks
The first great victory was the cap
ture of SaloniSi, on November s, after
which the chaplets and the memorials
were sent to Constantine. Then came
the long. persistent movement for the
objective point of the campaign the
capture of the great Turkish strong
hold of Janina, in Epirus. The con-
duct of the Greek troops at that siege
has been described as mastery by the
military experts who observed it,
They surrounded the stronghold
bombarded it, battered 1t and charged
upon 1t until there came overtures for
surrender brought by the representa-
tives of foreign powers acting for the
Turkish commander. The capitulation
took place March 6. when the entire
garrison of $4,000 men laid down arms
and gave themselves up as prisoners
That completed the triumph of Con-
stantine. If King George had lived il
Is doubted whether or not he would
have remained on the throne to cele-
brate his golden jubilee. The Greeks
of the world have been calling for
Contantine to be their ruler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
SPEAKING OF w0LvEs

From the Philadelphia Telegraph
Booth Harrington smiled at the mention
of summer boarders. and those about him
wanted to know why.
"Reminds me of farmer rrieno OF
mine,v explained Mr.. Harrington. EVERY
summer as side line to cabbages and tur-
nips he filled his house with boarders
from the city. and. of course, heds thor
oughly familiar with their fads and
foibles.
zone afternoon motor car broke down
near Joshs farm, and Josh turned out
to help the driver make repairs. Wniie
thus engaged the motorist found time to
admire the country.
/. Certainly fine around here ne re-
marked, just wild enough to be attrac-
tive.
Yes was the calm rejoinder OF the
farmer. 1T might be a whole lot worse.
'sT don't suppose you have any wolves
in this section?' observed the motorase, ;,
Not exactly answered Josh. 'put u
YOU want to see the next best thing just
stick around shere till open the din'ns ;
room DOORS =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
Opening Game at Fairxiew

On Wednesday, April 10, Nashville
will come to this city to play the open
ing game of the season. The Nashville
club will come here knowing that it
is to meet the champion team of the
league, and hard-fought battle is ex-
pected. Both clubs are getting ready
for the fray.
Every trade organization in the city
recognizes the Importance of opening
day, and a general effort is to be made
to give the two clubs a great send
off. Birmingham had last year the
largest attendance ON opening day to
the extent of surplus Of 1900 paid
admissions, and the hope is that the
record of 1912 may be outdone in
1913. The love of honestly conducted
athletic sport is increasing in this
city, and 1913 should out do it's pre-
decessors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

From Tit-Bits.
1t is interesting to conjecture what
English girls who are about to be mar
ried would think of the "fatting house"
custom of the E,kol tribes of South Af
rica. For there girls who have been be-
trothed are forced to go into retirement
for a considerable length of time, while
they are dieted and strengthened and
fattened for their coming marriage.
The girl is not permitted to spend
months in strenuous preparation for the
ceremony. The man objects to such a
proceeding. He says quite frankly that
he wants her fresh and strong and per-
fecty rested. And her parents gather
all the money to be had and spend it
willingly in giving her the necessary Sc
clusion.
First she is decl1ed out in the conven-
tional "fatting house. costume, which is
of the oldest. The 'fatting house. or
naments consist of long tassels and
heavy, elaborate chains, made of dried
palm-leaf fibers and dyed a vivid red.
These are hung many times about the
neck.
The body from the waist is smearee
heavily with the same red dye, made
from the camwood tree, and the face is
painted in curious patterns and colors.
The stranger and more hideous the pat
tern the better satisfied is the girl. The
hair is dressed very elaborately. high on
the head and profusely decorated with
combs and pompons and beads of all
kinds and descriptions.
Then, after all that is duly attended
to, she is put in the 'fatting house and
kept there for varying periods, from a
few months to couple of years, ac-
cording to the wealth of her parents.
For the board at such place is not
cheap and often a family's purse is
strained to afford the daughter a lengthy
stay. She is not allowed to do any work
nor to go out, except at regular intervals
for exercise. And all the time she is
most carefully and abundantly fed, that
she may be plump and healthy.
1t seems that the Ekol braves do not
care for thin wives, and it was because
mated. The girls are permitted no di-
versions either, except, if they wish,
they may paint the walls of their room.
But they are not allowed to wash their
faces during the whole of their seclusion.
for If they do misfortune is sure to fol-
low them In their married life. Then at
the end of their retirement a. wild festi-
val is held and the marriage takes place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
The greatest violinist

every music lover is looking forward
with eager interest to April Z, when
Ysaye, who ranks as the worlds greatest
violinist, will be heard in a ncital at
the Jefferson theatre said member OF
the musical set This eminent artist
comes under the auspices of the Music
Study club and it may be taken for grant
ed that the theatre will be filled to over
flowing.
Some musical attractions appeal only
to those persons who are musically edu-
Gated or who have learned to appreciate
classic music by frequent hearing. Ysaye
charms all classes and conditions OF peo'
Pile Every person who can turn tune
although knowing nothing of music as an
art, is spellbound
II have heard Ysaye half dozen times
and / would not begrudge s. to hear him
again. I understand that the highest
price charged in Birmingham will be
only 80"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
A CHECK ON HER HUSBAND

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A Lakewood woman has made a won
derful invention and she hasn't protected
it by patent or copyright, so it is now
available for everybody. Listen to it.
A friend of hers was calling the other
day and she said:
How do you know when your hus-
band forgets to mail the letters you give
him In the morning."
Oh, that's easy. | always put card
ADDRESSED TO myself in the bunch. II l
oon receive that card on the next day
know that he has been dellnouent And
can prove it on him. And it only costs
cent?" ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
The Masonic Home

"In December last the Most Wor-
shipful Lodge of Masons with solemn
and>>most dignified ceremony dedicated
the Masonic Home" remarked an ac-
tive Mason, "and I was greatly Inn
pressed by the spirit of the occasion.
The splendid structure dedicated that
day to Masonic benevolence brought
new responsibilities and new duties to
Alabama Masonry. This great work
which the fraternity has accomplished
and the work 1t is now doing and will
continue to do. will be a living mon
ument to the fraternity.
"Only recently while in Montgomery
again visited the home and viewing
it so completely equipped, so efficient
ly managed so replete with comfort
and bringing such feeling of content
to it's beneficiaries. 1 felt that there
must now be born sense of satisfac-
tion in duty nobly performed and that
which Inspires the craft to renewed
zeal and greater activity.
TT was such satisfaction to see
the bright and happy orphan chill
dren romping about and the elder ones,
those who have borne the heat and
burden of the day, finding here a real
home. I am of the opinion that this
is the only institution in Alabama that
provides for men, women and children
and does not separate the mother from
the children.
"On a recent visit by DR.. Hart and
later by Mr.. Morris Willows, both of
the Russell Sage foundation, both gem
tlemen expressed themselves as high
ly pleased. They said that the arrange
ment and management of the institu-
tion was superior to anything of the
kind in the south and many Of those
in the north. Although opened for oc-
cupancy but three months, l under
stand that fully two o-thirds of the ca
pacity is consumed. The board of con-
troll at its meeting in Birmingham last
Monday appointed a sub committee to
Immediately contract for the construc-
ton of two extra buildings and other
improvements at an outlay of about
$4,000 to provide for the demands
which will arise within the next few
months. The board feels keenly its re-
sponsibility in this important under
taking, but at the same time they are
not unmindful of the fact that the ap-
plication of the true principles of Ma
sonry as displayed through the Ala
bama Masonic Home will appeal so
strongly to Alabama Masons that they
will at all times freely contribute of
their blessings to the needs of the in
stitution'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
Jaclssonv,lle,s Rapid Growth

Jacksonville is not only the metropohs
of Florida, but 1t is growing very fast
and is known now as one of the rich'
bustling and progressive cities OF the
SOUTH" said A. j. Krebs, prominent
Birmingham contractor. .
'I have been doing a good deal OF I'M
jortant construction work for the South
ern Bell Telephone company in severai
cities, including Jacksonville, and very
few cities of the south measure up IN
public spirit or rate of growth to the
Florida city. l attended banquet IN
Jacksonville recently and was strongly
impressed with the strong get-together
spirit manifested on the part of the pusl-
ness men, There was great boosting, and
it was boosting of a perfectly legitimate
sort When l was called on for speech
I had to recollect myself to be sure
whether | was in Atlanta or Jackson
vile.
Jacksonville made wonderful progress
last year and this is going to be an
other great year in its history. AS an
evidence of the get-together spirit OF
Jacksonville, sl,5Oo.OOo bond issue Tor
dock improvements was voted and when
the ballots were counted it was fouha
that % per cent of the vote was for the
issue and only 1 per cent against. ana II
was pretty full vote"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
KPILOGUE

BY Robert Browning
4 7 the n he seeptime,
~ s
Will they pass whereby
SLow he lies loved whom you loved
--Pi me?
to mistakenl
earth
aimless, hopeless did I drive!
-Being-who?
doubted clouds would break
would
Held fall to rise, baffed to fight better.
Sleep wake
o in worhtme
a
Strive and hrive!' sspeed-hght fare
There ~ herav f: VI ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
FELT INsULTED
the Kansas City Star,

From the Kansas City Star.
One of the Kansas City's traffic squad
went into shoe store recently to pur.
chase pair of shoes. He made his se-
lection and was about to try them on
when the clerk reached for a box and
deftly sprinkled some French chalk into
the shoes to ease the forthcoming strain.
When he handed them to the patrolman
he threw them on the floor. pulled on mis-
old shoes and started out.
The proprietor had noticed the scene.
whats the matter?" he asked the
officer. WAS. the clerk saucy or any
thing?".
For a moment the officer glared at him
In almost speechless anger then observed
with icy dignity:
IF l can't come into a place to thry
on a pair iv shoes widout havin' Chord
av lime put in them beforehand, an
thrade somewhere ilse."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
NOT WE.
vAGARIEs OF LOVE.

Carl fell in love with the back of my
neck and with my feet when. they were
in velvet slippers" declared young
woman the other day in Chicago. refer
ring to a man from whom she is to re-
ceive $4,000 heart balm" "The night
we met she continued, ~ wore velvet
slippers. 1 have worn them ever since
at the appropriate time" Artful crea-
turel But what must we think of man
who falls in love with the back Of a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

against the little kingdom remains to
be disclosed. Her purpose is to keep
Albania intact. She wants after a
while Scutari and all the rest of
Albania. She certainly will not sue
ceed in raising the seige OF, Scutari,
and that is what she desires above all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

Should Pope Plus x drop off-and he is
an old man-cardinal Rampolla is his
probable successor The other names
mentioned are Cardinal Vannutelli, Car
dinaI Gotti and Cardinal Respighi. Car
dinal Martinelli and Cardinal Falconio
are also considered by American Catho-
lies, at any rate. Both of the last named
had served as apostolic delegates to the
United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
a SPRING 'L1LT

4 oE INIl<V IIII4I
Blue are all the skies above,
Warmly shines the sun;
The birds uplift their songs of love
And blithe the rivers run.
Ger the hills the soft surprise
or Spring doth sweetly dawn
And violets view with modest eyes
The beauties of the lawn.
The stormy brow of Winter fades
Into a gentle dream,
His softened blast in vernal glades
Doth like a zephyr seem,
While we who mark the seasons roll
Throughout the circling year,
Confess what joy expands the soul .
When April doth appear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

In the security markets. but In mer-
camille circles as well.
1.-THE Easter holidays also naturally
induced q sharp contraction in stock
exchange transactions. since great
deal may happen either in Europe or
at home In the three days between the
goth and 2ith instants. A further de-
cline in New Haven. formerly one of
the very hest gilt edged securities, has
added TO the general depression. This
stock is widely scattered throughout
New England, where the losses will be
sorely felt, and the heavy shrinkage
which it has suffered, as well as wide
public antagonism to this corporation.
aggravated the general situation.
LAS previously stated in these ad-
vices. many high class securities are
selling at exceedingly attractive prices
from an investment point of view.
There is little or no Initiation in the
stock market. which is technically In
a sound position. and gilt edged secur-
tiles ought to be a purchase upon any
sharp recessions. But for the time be-
ing. and while general conditions re-
main so unsettled, we advise prudence
and caution in buying. The money and
credit situations are unsatisfactory
and the cure may be nothing less than
enforced contraction"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
A DEMONSTRATION.

whats Become of the old-fashioned
gentleman who used to say that he was
seventy years young?"
"oh, nowadays that type of old boy
doesn't say he is seventy years young
He proves it by dancing the tango"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

The cost of the nickel is an index of
the governments profit on the coinage of
minor coins. out of one pound of COM
pound of nickel and copper, costing about
23 cents, the government coins s455 worth
of s cent pieces. The seigniorage on sub
sidiary silver coins during the year was
A,5es,Ooo, while that on pennies and niclxles
was s1.s49.Ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
ANSWERED.

(Old Joke Revamped)
A man who'd quaffed "a million beers
Had reached the age of ninety years.
His neighbors came and asked him why
1t seemed that he would never die.
He smiles and this reflection drops.
II m sprightly cause I'm full of hops"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

General harmony continues to prevail
in the democratic party on the tariff aues-
ton. Even the sugar senator's from Col
orado and Louisiana are not saying
word
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

1t is believed that John r. Mott of New
and that the recognition of the republic
will speedily follow. There is no need
of congressional action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

The grandson a. Longfellow is a street
car conductor, and the son of IIaw-
thorne is doing time in Atlanta. The
grandson is all right, and the son all
wrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

Training trip games are all right, but
they are not quite equal to those in, which
both sides are out for blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

committee in the Rhode Island legis-
lature has reported adversely on a bill
to tax bachelors. The bachelors have
some friends in Rhode Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
Efficient Fire Department

When l was a youth, living in a city
of about 100000 population, l took much
interest in the fire department, but in
recent years, since I have been a citizen
of Birmingham, | have only witnessed
two or three fires; am content to read I'm
the newspapers the accounts of conflag-
rations and improved methods of fire
fighting" said member of the Chamber
of Commerce last night. But on this
Saturday morning the house in which
room on West>Twentieth street was on
fire and I observed the good work of
the firemen with keen interest and CRATE
full feeling.
81 was sitting at my window reading
when hook and ladder truck and a
chemical wagon drove up rapidly and
stopped in front of the house. A little
group of women and children had gath
cred and some one called out that the
roof was on fire. In about 10 seconds
the firemen were on top Of the house.
ripping off burning shingles and throw
ing them into the back yard. A burning
chimney was the cause of the fire and
when the firemen arrived there was
large blaze on the roof. 1t seems that
lady passing stepped into neighboring
residence and telephoned the fire depart
ment without even notifying the occu-
pants of the house. If the -firemen had
been three or four minutes delayed in
reaching the scene the damage might
have been $1,000 or more; as it was I sup
pose SIS would cover the actual loss
Twenty years ago, or probably even
10 years ago, before scientific devices had
been introduced a strong stream of water
would have been turned on and the dam
age from water would have been con-
siderable, to say nothing OF the inconveni-
ence to those living in the house. AS it
was there was no Inconvenience to any,
body and in 20 minutes after the alarm
bad been turned in the landlady and the
roomers had settled down to the even
tenor of their ways.
II noticed that Chief Bennett was on
hand watching the firemen work rather
than giving orders. A foreman or cap
tain was in actual command 'on the job,
but the chief was an interested looker-on
His very presence inspired me with con-
fidence In as large b city as Birmins
ham it is not expected that the chief will
go to all the little fires, but by being alert
and when convenient watching actual OBJ
eratfons even when only burning roof
is the cause of the alarm he keeps HIM
self in touch with department conditions
and adds to his stock of experience and
wisdom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

Only three more ratifying states are
needed to put amendment seventeen in
the federal constitution. Tennessee should
be one of the three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

The seed catalogs outrank all the best
sellers in this beautiful weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

President Wilson returns presents, and
II the facts were known, he probably puts
unsolicited advice in a similar class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

A Cleveland official advocates an ordi-
nance making it mandatory for house
cleaning to be done in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
LEFT OUT.

In Alabam'
The skies are sunny,
E'en though the state
Has lost some money.
But there are men
Who wish. by thunder,
They'd had a chance
To share the plunder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

Ex-senator Obediah Gardner of Maine
refused the offer of commissioner of PEN
sions. Mr.. Gardner is credited with re-
fusing the offer because he and his friends
did not believe the place was ''big
enough" and his friends ventured the
opinion that he deserved something bet
ter Mr.. Gardner had been prominently
of Agriculture when President Wilson
was making up his cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

Women will wear smaller hats, bui
hats are not sold by the square foot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
The stock Market

In view of the fact that the stock
exchanges of the world have been
closed since Maundy Thursday. Henry
Crews issued his weekly review earlier
than usual He says in part
"Discouraging developments continue
to prevent any recovery in the stock
market This can only be attributed to
the outcropping of further unfavorable
features which bad not been antici-
pated. At bottom lies the disturbed con-
dition of finances in Europe resulting
from the Balkan war. The strain upon
European financial centers was passed
on to New York, and this center had
to bear its full share of that burden.
AZ a result we have already exported
s4e, 900, 900 gold. Our bank reserves are
practically exhausted. A free calling of
loans became necessary to meet sea-
sonal demands. while the liquidation
and decline in securities forced still
further contraction Of banking facil-
tiles. This long continued strain upon
the credit situation is beginning to
hayesa restraining influence, not only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

This is the first democratic spring i'll
16 years. Speak kindly, therefore, of 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

A King Constantine on the Greek throne
recalls the great days of DID,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

The Delaware senate refused TO ratify
Amendment II. 1t believes in dickering
deedlocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

The will of the late Count Tolstoy, pro-
viding for the partition of his Yasnaya
Polyana estate among the local peasan-
try, will be carried out by means of
notarial deed. By this deed 1S47 acres Of
the total area of 1889 acres will be trans
ferred by Count Tolstoy's three sons
lila, Michael and Andrew-to his daugh-
ter, Alexandra, in consideration of $780,
coo. which she has raised chiefly from the
sale of her fathers works. The rest of
the estate, including the manor house
and the portion where the count is buried,
will remain in possession of the widow
The daughter Alexandra now becomes the
owner of the greater part of the estate
which she will turn over to the peasants
of Yasnaya Polyana and Ugrumovo on
the basis of no rent and leases in per-
petuity, the whole probably TO be under
the supervision of the Tolstoy society.
1t will be left to the peasants to subdi-
vide the land according to their needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

The futurists are on the way even ii
they do not know whittier they are going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
THEN HE HusHED UP.

THEN HE HUSHED UP.
How did you happen to get that black
eye?'
by doing the same thing you are doing
now
What is that?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23
FATTENING FOR MARRIAGE

Dollar diplomacy begins to look like
cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-23

The government has contracted for the
biggest locomotive crane in the country
to be used in the Brooklyn navy yard
Its cost will be $50,0O0 1t will have power
to lift so gross tons at one time. 1t will
lift a tower of battleship. This crane
will enable the tower to be handled in
one piece Heretofore with a smaller
crane the towers had to be dismantled in
two or three sections. The crane will
travel along two sides and one end of the
dry dock and will handle boilers, machir-
cry, armor plate and ordnance