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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 No matter how scarce other things grow, you will notice that there are al ways enough dogs in the world.
 Maybe it is good thing that We can't look into the future. If we could there would be heap more old maids and old 'pachelors in the world.
 Little Dan Cupid has to shoulder a lot of blame that isn't coming to him. It isn't love that makes men kill women and women kill men. It is an ornery' streak composed of half passion and half jealousy.
 Too many self-made men used up nearly all their material in building cupolas that are too large for their hats.
 A farmers idea of a dude is man who wants two forks when he eats a meal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

character and property The loans run from six months to five years.
 Unquestionably the subject consid- cred by the commission which is of greatest vital interest to the south was that of cotton raising in Egypt. Here it was learned that cotton worth 20 cents pound is produced at a cost of 12& cents as compared with the American cost of 10 to 12 cents pound for staple selling at II and -122 cents. However, the Egyptian method of marketing the product is very costly and the planters there know nothing of the value of cotton seed and its by-products. Nor does the land of the Nile constitute a men, ance to overproduction as not over p per cent of available acreage remains to be developed and this cannot be accomplished under two decades. Egypt produces about 2,O00,000 bales of cotton annually and the les son taught the southern planter is that he must reduce the cost of production by improving his methods of cultiva- tion and marketing.
 The documents so far issued by the commission embrace nearly 2000 pages but every line is replete with interest, information and instruction to the reader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
FORCE OF HABIT
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

From the Philadelphia TeIegraph.
 They were speaking of force of habit. and Henry C. Hall, recently made a mem- Der of the interstate commerce commits sion, was reminded of a pretty little tee- phone girl named Miss Marie. -s S
 One night Miss Marie went to church, and, being somewhat tired. she fell asleep during the rather protracted sermon. Fin ally the sermon was concluded and after the usual prayer the minister picked up the hyinnal.
 Brethren and sisters, he announced, glancing first at the choir and then at the congregation, "Xe shall sing hymn s4s. Hymn 343.
 ''The line is busy cried Miss Marie, suddenly waking and hearing the dom- ipie's last words, ''Please call again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
EIF'FEL TOWER 25 YEARS OLD

Paris Cor. Philadelphia Ledger.
 The twenty-fifth birthday of the Eiffel tower was celebrated this week. The great iron structure. nearly 1000 feet high, has become quite a part of Paris, but when it first was erected there was storm of protests. Such well-known names in the world of art as Gounod, LeComte. Coppee. Bonnat and Maupassant were signed to a petition against it.
 The tower is extraordinarily light for it's size, but for many years the belier was prevalent that some fine morning t would be found ieveled to the ground. The result is that the Champ de Mars district of Paris has just been really laid out and built on, and the people have forgotten their fears and are ready to live in the shadow of the Eiffel tower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
YOUNG WOMEN SAFE IN SUBWAY

From the New York Sun.
 It is really too bad that such stories as that of the girl in the red hat in the subway should be given out with the indorsement of such a body as the New York Probation and Protective associa tion. It is inherently improbable. and even if it be true as an isolated instance the generalization that the subway is being used as white slave trap is obviously absurd.
 Common sense will convince any one who rides in the crowded, noisy cars of this line that stealthy approach and in- sidious communication are quite impos- sibe Conservation of any sort must be carried on in shouts. Furthermore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
THREATENED CRIME

From the New York Sun.
 The Boston Transcript brings black and right dolorous news:
 Tt is said that on June 1 the old Bell-in-Hand in Pi alley will have to close, as an office building is to be erected on the site.''
 . An office building and the shameless niggard city that let Hancock house per- ish will allow another eighteenth century monument to be razed, sacrifice to greed" The Bell-in- Hand, nobly adver- tsed by that sign and symbol, brings back the golden times when not only every inn but every shop had it's name and effigy Islanded in the inscrutabe mysteries of laned and blind alley Bos- ton, mother of cowpaths, it's good honest grime and sawdust it's low ceilings, the different levels of it's seanty floors, it's lovely dinginess, it's gleaming pewter, the steam of its mutton pies. have endeared it to generations. Its customers and clients are an ancient and sober race Many most of them have been there since the good old colony days, or in fool dates try to trip our feet up, since the place was opened. Not accessible to the typographical stranger, scorned by a public which gapes at newer gauds, there stands the Bell-in-Hand; hard to find harder to leave, quiet, smoky with years, a home of contemplation, a history, place of pilgrimage to the learned few, tavern where sleek and comfortable ghosts troll:
 Back and side, go bare, go bare
 Both foot and hand go cold,
 But. belly, God send thee good ale enow, Whether it be new or old'
 And because New York has office build ings, Boston thinks she must have them and treasure must be pulled down that a thing of steel and concrete may stick it's vulgar visnomy into the disgusted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
SOME SMOKE.

 Way down in old Mexico, In heart of the country, I'm resting as .raccoon In big hollow tree. Ultimatums can't reach me And tut tut tuts I flout; There's but one thing now to do You've got to smoke me out. Your grace juice cannot drown me, Your dove of peace I'll eat Carranza s coming my way; My safety is complete. hear your gunners shout, But they do not disturb me You've got to smoke me out. l like your watchful waiting, It's just to my intent, I m not afraid of badgers Nor any such Varment. like the smell of powder When it's not near about An. yes, believe me, Woodrow You've got to smoke me out. Just wait a short while, old boy, And to this warning hark: Soon you'll wonder what 1t is That makes your tree hole dark. It will not be so long ere That tree we'll be about Then you'll sing another song When We have smoked you out.
 AFTER THOUGHT. sonny: "Pa, what is rear guard?" Pa: "A patch on the seat of a boys trousers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Mobilization for Mexican War

President Wilson reiterates the statement made several days ago that he has no quarrel with the Mexicans; but that his earnest "desire is to respect in every way possible the sovereignty and the independence" of the Mexican people. But" he adds, I've are dealing with facts. Wherever and whenever the dignity of the Uni ted States is flouted, it's international rights, or the rights of its citizens invaded, or it's influence rebuffed where it has the right to attempt to exercise it, this government must deal with those actually in control. It is now dealing with General Huerta and the territory he controls. That he does not rightfully control-it does not alter the fact that he does control it"
 No large minded or humane Ameri- can citizen wants to see this country engaged in war with any nation, es- pecially with neighboring republic. And every honorable means to avoid war with Mexico has been attempted in Washington; yet an armed conflict was inevitable.
 Active preparations are now in progress for war on large scale if necessary. Mexicans of the past have been good fighters, and it may be that the Mexicans of today will sustain the reputation of their forefathers. When the first heavy engagement comes, therefore, the world may see the most exciting battle of recent years. It is more than likely that Huerta's troops will soon become demoralized and most of them join the constitutionalist forces. If there be anything in Car ranza's claim, he has large follow ing. A representative of Carranza stated yesterday that the letter which the constitutionalist chief addressed to President Wilson was not intended to be hostile.
 While there is great deal of dis order and confusion in different parts of Mexico, the people have not shown the disposition to rally with fiery pa triotism and engage the United States in armed conflict as had been ex- pected. The situation has become at any rate puzzling. However, serious war may be ahead, and the administra- ton is right in mobilizing ships and regiments and in leaving nothing un- done that would make for efficiency in modern warfare.
 No matter whether this Mexican war is to be of short or long duration, it may result in the of the sparsely popu- lated states of northern Mexico. There is no homogeneity between the northern part of Mexico and the southern part of Mexico. The real Mexil. ns-those of character, intelli- gence and energy-live south of the line that marks the tier of states noted for their mineral resources. No American whose opinion is worth any thing would favor the annexation of the entire country, and no part of Mexican territory should be added to the United States except by purchase; but all these questions are for future consideration.
 The first thing to be done after the United States forces are we'll dis tributed in Mexico is the restoration of order. Whenever a stable govern ment is set up the United States will withdraw. Let us hope that in a few months our sister republic may be tranquilized, but If it takes three or four years to bring about peaceful and orderly conditions no one need be surprised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
IN HOTEL I0BBIEs
Regarding BusIn Artisfty

While some lines of tsaiue4s are quiet, there is a fair degree of eifSitY ir other branches, said Alex Bon man af lsnox- vile, well known coal ,aeataf
 T was in Atlanta this wsk and faund trade brisk there in certai Ines ' IS the same way in Birmingha asIiefl- tural Alabama and Georgia are val azi and trade dependent directly an9n sara crops seems to be good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
TROUBADOUR AND


silas: Eve be pa taa said an army trs a itz Jonas: That esalzIas dered what causus belli meant.'' LOVERS SUBSCRIPTION. Darling. believe me, I am yours for cons, aye l am yours till Huerta salutes the flag. ALGIE ?,
 THE BLACK ART A janitor is a hypnotist,
 For he can at his will Cause you to feel hot or cold Happy, sad or i'll.
 TUT TUT. Traveller: T have seen Cairo" ! Merchant: And l have kerosine"
 EXEMPT.
 Jimmy cannot go to war,
 His excuse is complete; He's physically disabled
 Because he has cold feet. A DELICATE MORSEL. What a mealy, minced croquette He'd make, I do declare; l mean that fellow Huerta, Who's been crumbling a year.
 c. F. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

BEGINNING THE DAY-I thank Thee. 0 God, that I need do nothing
 ,bat has not loving service in it; that thou hast arranged my lie that in my smallest activity can serve the ends of the earth. Grant that whatever I do I shall do h with reference to Thy whole world. For Christ's sake, Amen.--H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
THE SECRET OF THE MIL,

rom the Saturday Review I know a hollow in the hills.
 Under the strong suns eye, Girt in with craggy parapets
 And neighbor to the sky. a And, quiet as the hour that cleaves
 The summers day in two And lonely as crescent moon
 Lost in the sultry blue 3 A tarn, Gods little looking glass.
 Furnished and round and fair; And mountains craning solemn head To blimpse Him unaware. The blessed secret of the hills
 tThey share 1t with the stars) s. Incarnate spirit apprehends \ Dimly, as through the bars A captive in the neither gloom Sees on his dungeon wall. e Down from the kindly world above. A feeble glimmer fall. .sB But freedom and enlightenment <<Are not for such as we: v M
 >hiils preserve inscrutablef -srheir ancient mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

young man in Bath, Me, whose prin- cipal food is beans, says he can live on lC cents a day., so far as food is concerned, which shows that food isn't concerned to any great extent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

A Boston meat dealer who was arrested figured it out that if sawdust is good as breakfast food it ought to be good in sausa2e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

Judging from Huerta's pictures, the old gentleman never is in pleasant frame of mind. PhotosraL hers ought to tiy to catch him sometime just after he has succeeded in borrowing more money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

A complete imperial elephant, with the exception of a few minor bones, was dis covered in the La Brea fields asphalt beds recently, says a dispatch from Los An geles. When the bones are cleaned and scraped they will be mounted and placed in the Museum of History, Science and Art at Exposition park. This animal when alive was more than 16 feet long and IA feet high. It's tusks were about 16 feet long. Frank s. Daggett, director of the museum, says the find is a remarkable one and the bones are in an excellent state of preservation. He thinks the pit where the elephant was found dates back to a mach earlier period than the pits from which the saber tooth tigers and the mas todon were taken. He thinks the imperial elephant belonged to the plestocsnc age which was 209,000 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

A contemporary objects to the tfaii or suburban mud on city streets. When a suburbanite hits suburban mud trail at this season of the year it's physical of it to town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

Edison says one American Is worth all the gold in Mexico Tn making a state ment like that much depends on the par ticular American referred to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

More than SO,00O Chicago tenants won't be able to move May because they have been blacklisted. And the chances are that most of them have formed the habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

The average citizen reads the baseball rews and then the latest buiiesin about the Mexican situation. That's the day $ news. so far as he is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

Norman Angell, editor of the Paris Daily Mail says the jingoes in this coun- try should be checked. Perhaps he's right. A stout jail could be used as a check room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

In an address delivered before the On- tario Education association, pr. Harold Clark of Ontario struck blow at the national food of Scotland by saying that t porridge should be replaced by food that requires chewing. The criticism of DOT ridge was directed no tso much to it's nutritiye value as to it's effect on the teeth, the modern ideas Of teeth preserva- ton calling for dental exercises which is not provided by soft food. For cen- turies porridge has been looked upon as indispensable in some countries. Fibrous foods and less starch and sugar will save the teeth of mankind dec:ared pr. Clark. He said that the aboriginal races showed but per cent of decayed teeth, while in the civilized races 9S per cent show bad teeth. The primitive man ate fibrous foods which cleansed his beeth better than a toothbrush can do it, while his food contained less starch and sugar than modern man consumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

, A man has 'cut his teeth in society," so to speak. when he can break right into the dansant without the quiver of an eyeld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

The hale and hearty old gentleman whose life was saved by certain spring tonic is having his picture published again in country newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

A powder manufactures says war in Mexico wouldn't help his business be- cause one workman will use considerably more powder in blasting than great many soldiers would in shooting at each other. When you come to think about it. that seems reasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
LIKE M,LUks SAYS

As a rule the embargo on arms is rais ed tt the opening os the hammock sea :on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

III blows the wind that profits nobody.
 Henry VI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1879
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

A. J. Eaton, Jr and o. E. Young are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age-Herald in its circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04

ALDR1cH IS TO SPEAK
Necessity for Fairgrounds Will be
His subject-kind of Play,
Or. chrestensen's
Topic.

| The necessity for public play
grounds and healthful and harmful
play will be discussed by speakers at
] the parent-teachers' association meet
ing tomorrow afternoon at the high
school auditorium. Parents from all
of the districts In the city are invited
to attend the meeting which Will be an
open one. The meeting VIII COM
mence at 500 o'clock.
The program for the afternoon Is In
the hands OF Mrs. 0. w. Weyer, and
she announced today that Super1n-
tendant William Aldrich would speak
ON the Necessity for Fairgrounds :"
Superintendent Aldrich will be leader
of the meeting. Following his talk
will come one by DR.. G. ]. Chresten-
sen on the topic, Some Healthfui
and Some Injurious Play.
Following both OF these speakers
there will be discussions led by var
ious speakers. These discussions will
aim to cover certain points brought
out by the speakers and enlarge on
hem If possible, or to bring out other
points.
The near approach of the end OF
the school year, and its consequent
hegira OF teach srs makes 1t SO that
there will probably be no action TAX
en- tomorrow towards the establish
ment of district associations. for the
present. These will be taken up next
fall. however, when the school work
is taken up again, and the teachers
will be in the city to confer with the
parents.
There have been number OF par
ent teach srs meetings held during the
wear. and this is one OF the several
OF general meetings which has been
held.
The meeting tomorrow afternoon Is
open to parents in every district, and
:, large attendance is being urged by
those in charge Of the meeting. The
gathering will have much OF import.
ance to impart to the parents, and
large attendance is asked. Invitations
are being sent out through the schools
of each district and through the press
for this meeting tomorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
PEG o. My Heart.

reg " wy S1V0ESs
With all the good attractions ut the
Grand the past season, not one has
attracted The attention Of the pubic
SO generally as the announcement OF
Peg O. My Heart" for Monday. May
II. Already there is big reserva.
ton Of seats with every indication Of
complete sell out for the evening
performances An effort was made to
secure q matinee but on account OF
the long jump the company could not
arrive in Keokuk in time for an after
noon performance. This will be a
great disappointment to those who
cannot attend at night.
The great success Of .he New York
company with Laurette Taylor as the
star, which is now in its second year
at the Court theatre, is known to ev-
cry theatre patron Of the country.
Miss Florence Marin who made such
decided success in New York In
Little Boy Blue" will be in the lead.
ing role as Peg. with the company
playing the Grand next Monday. You
should reserve your seats At once
Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04

S SOLICITING FUNDS
Money is Wanted From Various Cities
In state 70 Finance Iowa
Buildings at
the Fair.

| The Great ar Iowa committee which
is soliciting funds from commercial
and industrial associations in the
state for the proposed Iowa building
at the Panama Pacific exposition will
arrive here tonight In their special
train from Des Moines. The commit
tee made stops today at Ottumwa
and Oskaloosa. From Keokuk they
will go to Burlington and other cities
along the river.
A telegram was received this morn
ing by o. B. Towne from Ralph Boil
ton, secretary Of the greater Dss
Moines committee, in which an invi-
tation was extended to twenty-five OF
Keokuk's leading citizens to meet
with the committee at the Hotel Iowa
tonight at dinner as the guests OF
this body. In his telegram Mr.. Boil
ton said the committee wanted to
meet Keokuk people and get &C
quainted
Dinner will be served at o'clock
at the hotel. There will probably be
about forty present, as there are
dUOuI IltGSu LII vi SAiO ~OAAiAAAAS
tee which is endeavoring to raise
funds for the financing Of the project.
The agitation for an Iowa building at
San Francisco was started by Water
loo. The work Of financing the prop
osition is in the hands OF committee
appointed by the governor at meet
ing held in the senate chamber OF
the state house. The Greater Des
Moines committee is active in the
work Of pushing the prof sct.
Just what action Keokuk or the In
dustrial association will take IN this
matter is matter Of some moment
to the local people In view OF the
fact that every nerve is being strain
ed to push the work here. and that
there is big financial strain on the
various members OF the association,
the local people may not care to make
any subscription to this project.
The committee is coming in sre-
cial train which left Des Moin IS early
this morning. Two hours was allotted
for the stop at Oskaloosa and like
length of stop was made in Ottumwa.
The members will stay here until
some time early in the morning when
the trip will be resumed over the Bur
lington route.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04
CITY NEWS.

Buy an easy riding buggy Al,
Sherwood's.
Phone "a for case OF Leisy
beer when you're out.
Notice to owners Of player
pianos: II you will communicate with
US, we have something that will be OF
interest to you. The Guest Piano Co.
5o2 Main street. J. NJ. Bell, Mgr.
Go to Sherwood's always for har-
ness 703 Main street
Notice to owners Of player
pianos: II you will communicate with
us, we have something that will be OF
interest to you. The Guest Piano Co.,
502 Main street. J. M. Bell, Msr.
Phone "a for q case OF Leisy
beer when you're out.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Cobb spent Mon
day in Burlington.
Mrs. John Babb and son, Jack, OF
Peoria. spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs. Babb's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. e. G. Belts, returning home This
afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04
FUNERAL AT MONTROSE
OF MRS. J. II. BEGGS
Was Held Sunday Afternoon and AZ.
tended by Large Number
of People.

The funeral Of Mrs. J. n. Beggs
who dice sud- emily at Montrcse Fri
City Sunday morning, was held at the
Methodist church at Montrose at 3
o'clock Sunday afternoon. There was
large attendance Of friends and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04
No Decisions Yet.

United Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON. May important
railroad rate decisions expected for
months, were again withheld TODAY
by the supreme court which adjourn.
ed without rendering any important
decisions.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04
BOARD MEETING
OF THE ASSOCIATION
Regular Monthly Sessions Of the Y.
N. c. A. and Y. w. c. A. Direc-
tors to be Held Tomorrow.

The chairmen of the several stand
ing committees OF the Young Mems
Christian association will meet at
noon tomorrow at the Y. W. c. A..
where they will partake of lunch and
proceed to their usual review of re-
ports preparatory to the meeting OF
the board OF directors
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-04

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neighbors present to pay last sad
tribute to one whom In life they es-
tesmed 30 highly.