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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
LIKE M,LuKE SAYS

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 When a girls face is her fortune you can't blame her for painting it up every day and keeping it in repair.
 Many a rich man wishes he could take poor mans appetite into the dining room with him.
 A bachelor can't see why he should in- vest S2 in a marriage license when he can buy talking machine for $40.
 Our idea of brute is a man whose wife is so scared of him that she dassent open his mail.
 The man who never makes any mis- takes never gets any work done.
 A girl doesn't notice the scare heads in six-inch type in a newspaper. But if there is two-line paragraph concerning her engagement buried away on the in side of the paper, she knows that it is the only item in that issue that people will read.
 A girl imagines that her life work has been accomplished when she lands a hus- band. But it has only just begun.
 And when her love grows cold her tenn per grows hot.
 A man has to wear the map that nature gave him. But womans complexion is what she makes it.
 A Boston man says that the wise poul. try raiser will pet the chickens. If he is wise he won't pet them when his wife is around.
 A wash dress is usually one that looks as though it needed it. The reason why we never abuse a dead man is probably because We know I, wouldn't hurt him. Education is great thing. The old fashioned man who used to have to hang around dark streets with piece of leac pipe in order to make living without working now has q son who sells minint stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
WHAT BUSINESS NEEDS

From the Columbia (S. O State.
 What Business needs above all things is sort of moratorium on the falls that people in general seem to wish to take out of it. Not since the old days had a rest. It has been harried by muck rakers, denounced by legislatures, bonn barded with advice. Scarcely has it had day off in these 15 years to attend to it's own business in it's own way. Men and women and little children have come along with beautiful impartiality to Ire form it, to ''reorganize' 1t. to scientifi- cally manage" it. When Steffens was not on it's trail it was being Tarbellzed or Brandeised! "Business' has had a hard row to hoe, but 1t does not seem to have .'Business' has needed most of all was little corner in the back office where it could sit down and think out the facts on it's ledger in it's own way.
 We understand that Miss Tarbell is now going to write of Business" from the point of view of the man who prac- tices the Golden Rule in commerce and industry. Formerly she wrote of the man who worshiped the "Golden Calf" Blu, the Golden Rule in Business is large ly dependent on whether or not the man who is bossing the job can make his en- terprse "go''; if he can. there is gen orally joy among those who recruit his genius, whatever it Is, with their work if he cannot rest assured that there will be more Of real suffering in the work room than ill the private office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

nation has bishops-and real rulers they are-cathedrals are unknown among them. The big Washington church, however, will stand out as a quasi cathedral; as a rallying place, at least, for Methodists from all parts of the United States.
 While such church had been in- formally discussed for fifteen or twenty years, it is a noteworthy fact that the idea first took definite shape in Birmingham at the general confer ence held in 1906. All Christian peo- pie, regardless of creed, will wish the Methodists we'll in their laudable enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Fields and the Hobsonites

Sometime ago, a certain faction in Ohio was as much interested in Alabama poli- tics as any individual in Alabama" said Al G. Fields, the well-known minstrel man, yesterday.
 Tn Cincinnati my office is in building directly across an aisle from that of the national prohibitionists. When Alabama was at the red hot pitch over the Under wood-Hobson race, the Ohio prohibition ists were red hot themselves They were working, too.
 The national prohibitionsts believed that Hobson would win. They were so confident, that to make certain I was not wrong, I wrote to Bob Neil in Birming- ham, asking for particulars Bob wrote me very canddly to the effect that Un- derwood would win. l took the letter to my prohibition friends and they gnashed their teeth.
 When the result was made certain had a great deal of amusement at the ex- pense of my friends. It was all good natured, however, and no harm was done. However, it remains true, just the same that once upon a time we were almost as interested in an Alabama election as were Alabamlans themselves"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
sundny Walking Cane

When Sunday comes and l start to Sunday school-for I go to Sunday school whether it is convenient to do so or not 1 invariably think of my walking stick"
 Thus spoke Judge J. c. Wood of Hayne- Vile, who was in Birmingham yesterday.
 On no other day do I use a cane. When l return home from church l in- variably hang the stick on the rack and never think of it again until the next Sunday. Then, however, automatically l secure the stick and go trudgng to school.
 .'1 cannot say whether or not the wear ing of canes will ever again be the fad in Alabama. However, wearing a cane is certainly fad with me-on Sundays Be- cause l did not bring my stick with me l will have to return home Saturday aft ernoon. l would not be comfortable other wise"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Peu City Delegates

Mayor F. A. Thomas of Pell City sends to The Age-Herald the following list of delegates to the convention of the Ala oama Good Roads association, which will be called to order in Montgomery Oc- tober 21, with the request that the names be published in this column of the paper: L. Cooke, president of bank; McLane Til ton, Jr., president of bank; T. H. Rennie president of Pell City Cotton mills A. E- Ledyard, secretary of Pell City Cotton mills; J. O. Edwards, S. D. Kflgore. c. B. AiVerson, Sumter Cogswel, Dr. R. A. Martin M. V. Walker, Professor Good now, George Saylors. U. C. Martin, w. A.
 Starnes, II. M. Starnes, Bays D. Gather, J. w. Cosper, J. H. Willingham, H. A. Cornett J. M. Garrett and l.. E. Garrett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
We'll Known Visitors

Among the wel-known Alabamans in Birmingham yesterday were W. T.. Lan- caster of Wetumpka, democratic nominee for state treasurer; J. B. Scully of Mont gomery, adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard; w. c. Griggs of Gads- den, superintendent of the public schools of that place; Charles L. Townes of Huntsville. one of the state examiners of public accounts; John Gamble of Troy, who will probably be private secretary to Charles Henderson when he is governor. and J. c. Kumpe. probate judge of law renee county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
In a Good Cause

Interest increases daily in the vot- ing contest for the Paige-Detroit au- tomobile at the State Fair, the pro- ceeds of which will be given to the Jefferson County Tuberculosis association. Money is needed especially now for the purchase and installation of heating outfit in the invalid quar- ters at the nti-tuberculosis camp.
 The important work that the asso- citation is doing should be appreciated by everyone in this community. It is not only humane work, but it is protective in the largest sense. Were it not for the untiring efforts of the officers and directors of the Anti Tuberculosis association deaths from consumption would be much more nu- merous' than they are.
 Mrs. E. L. Brown, who is in charge of the voting contest, has been actively aided by many well known ladies and she reports gratifying results. Yester- day Mrs. Rivers Carter acted as chair man. The sale of tickets for the con- test was the largest since the State Fair began. Mrs. Carter and her as- sistants sold about 800. It is hoped and believed that another high record will be made today. The drawing takes place next Saturday night at the fair grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
THE ARMY-NAyY GAME

From the Washington Star.
 Washington has a larger interest in the army and navy athletic contest be- tween the two academies than it has prospect of being selected as the scene of the games. These annual encoun- ters are unofficial tests of the skill and physical prowess of the young men who represent the two branches of the
 military service, partisans of which
 gre numerous in this city. From Wash ington always go many people to wit
 ness the games wherever they may be
 held. This year it was hoped that for
 the first time an opportunity would be
 afforded all Washington to see the
 games, but apparently that is not to be,
 as it has been decided that the base
 ball grounds are too small, and Con-
 gress is not willing to provide for the
 temporary use of Potomac park for the
 purpose. Consequently there is a pros
 pect that the game will be abandoned
 this year. inasmuch as the athletic di-
 rectors of the two academies are un- able to agree upon a city.
 The chief trouble in this case lies in the fact that too much attention is paid to the matter of a large attend ance at the games. In plain truth, the sport seems to have been brought to a commercial basis. The Washington baseball park will accommodate 16.00C people comfortably and 10000 in an emergency. Surely this is large enough attendance to cover all the ex- penses of the two teams And there should be no thought for anythin8t be- yond that point If the primary sob- ject of these games is to make money they should be stopped If, on the other hand, the purpose is to test the athletic qualities of the two academies and to stimulate an interest in physical exercise an arrangement that will de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Montgomery All Right

While all other Alabama cities-Amer- lcan cities-are more or less affected as to business by the European war, Montgom- cry, which is in the heart of the Ala bama cotton belt is, according to Bruce Kennedy, secretary of the Commercial cub Of that city, holding its own.
 Our business is good, considering everything said MT. Kennedy Retail and wholesale merchants report active trading, and that collections are as good as could be expected. Montgomery is holding it's own. Montgomery is all right despite the remarks of certain wise mer in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Poor College Bnxs

From the Tuscaloosa News.
 The action of the students of the tlni- Versity of Alabama in raising funds to buy bale of cotton at 10 cents a pound was very thoughtful and commendable act. In way their action is an iniica. ton of just how close to the life of ths people of Alabama is the life of the uni- versity, of how keeny alive are the stu dents to the interests of the state So far as We know, the university students are the first in the country to join the ouy-a-pale movement. and for the reason that they are pointing the way to the student bodies of other institutions their act is particularly notable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
TOO GOOD A COOK TO LOSE rom the New Yorl, Tiuas

The Sussex (N. Y) county board of freeholders has decided not to permit Mrs. Susan Bayles 45 years old, cook at the county almshouse, to leave the insti- tuition because she is too good a cook and because the county recently spent sl0O to have cataract removed from her eye, and she will be held until she has worked long enough to repay the county.
 Mrs. Patrick Flynn, of Nav Village, Warren county. petitioned t board for the release of Mrs. Bayles, but Steward Dickinson recommended that she be not allowed to leave. as her cooking is the best that has ever been tasted at the almshouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
An Age-HeraId Stnrx
the Montgomery Times.

From the Montgomery Times
 William w. Hill, of Montgomery, scna- torial nominee, tells the Birmingham Age- Herald that he is opposed to using the criminal law for revenue purposes, and The Age-Herald thinks "this answer could mean many different things" To us, however, it appears to mean but one thing, and to mean it clearly, too-Mobile Register
 It is as clear as the monday sun Mir. Hill does not want to have the state de- pendent upon it's criminal laws for it's main source of revenue The principle is wrong, but to change it, we must move gradually, and devise some other feasible means of raising revenue in the meantime.
  fray the cost of training meets all re- quirements.
 It is not too late for the two secre- taries to insist upon the establishment of the game on this basis and to insure the holding of the contest this year in such way as to give the people of Washington, who are so directly inter- ested. a chance to witness 1t here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Bradley Must shnot

From the Tuscaloosa Times Gazette.
 There Is only one matter with which we dlffer seriously, and that is the right of women to vote. The editor of our after noon contemporary is a candidate for matrlmony and We kinder" suspect that his best girl is suffragette, and on that account he leans toward woman suffrage But none of his articles along that line have been credited to us. hence there is no kick. If he can win the girl by being a suffragst. all well and good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Historic Monticello

conpressman Jefferson M. Levy, who represents New fork city district, and who has for several years owned Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, near Charlottesville, Va, has asked the United States government to buy from him the historic estate, comprls- ing about 400 acres. The government should acquire this property. Next to the tomb of Washington at Mt Vernon. no place in America IS re- garded with so much veneration, per- haps, as Monticello, where Jefferson spent the greater part of his mature life, and where his bones lie buried.
 His father, Peter Jefferson, moved from his estate in tidewater Virginia and "patented" tract of about 1000 acres of land 20 miles east of the Blue Ridge and among the foothills of the Southwest mountains. But on this large tract he found no attractive site for home. He then purchased from a neighbor a smaller tract-400 acres-where he built a comfortable house. The place was called Shadwell, after Shadwell street in London. Thomas Jefferson was born in the old residence at Shadwell, and there lived until he was 27 years of age. From boyhood Thomas favorite spot on the estate was Little mountain.
 While Thomas Jefferson was a member of the House of Burgesses he began the erection of his residence on the summit of Little mountain. The name of the estate was changed to Monticello. In TITO, before the present residence was completed, the Shadwell mansion was destroyed by fire. The Monticello building was de- signed by MT. Jefferson, who was a ldil oi dltiotiS Ioote dS we'll as CldSSl- cal education. The Marquis de Chas- tellux in a book of travels refers to a visit to Monticello in 1872. Of lief. ferson he says: "He was the first American who has consulted the fine arts to know how to shelter himself from the weather"
 Congressman Levy has kept Monti- cello in excellent condition. The house is not only attractive in appearance, but is comfortable habitation. Very little of the estate is under cultiva- tion and from romantic point of view itS primeval trees and rugged scensry greatly enhance the value of the place.
 It is not recalled what Mr. Levy paid for Monticello, but when he asks $500, ,000 for it Uncle Sam is likely to shake his head. Congress, however, should investigate the proposition and buy the property at fair valuation and preserve it for the nation. Con- gressman Levy's suggestion is that it be used as a summer home of the Presidents. That is good idea. Mon- ticello is only about three hours ride in fast train from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
The courtInnd TcIeeram

Hector D. Lane, member of the leglsla- trre from Lawrence county. declares that the plan of Senator Bankhead is ideal. and that for the preservation of the Alabama farmer from bankruptcy, it should be put into effect.
 As soon as we read The Age-Herald containing the suggestion of Senator Bank head we, the people of Courtland, got together, and sent the governor a tele- gram urging him to act In accordance with the suggestion of the senator. hope that The Age-Herald the influential newspaper of Alabama, will take up the fight and carry it to logical conclu- sion
 Our telegram follows:
 We hasten to wire you indorsing Sena- tor Bankhead's plan for aiding southern farmers in the present crisis In our opinion immediate action is necessary to save Alabamas farmers and business men from great financial loss Let Ala bama take the initiative: Hector D. Lane, Bynum & Tweedy, H. D. Bynum, G. M. Gilchrist. J. K. Swoope. Jack Shackel- ford. s. S. Pippen, M. l.. Moore, Frank S. Harris. J. C. Terry A. F. Redman, T. B. Ashford. Eggleston ,& Hudson, J. P. Agee, w. L. Hokett. A. s. Grant, M. J. Gilchrist, R. E. Coburn. Moore & Mcleod, John G. Mcleod, E.. L. Wann, George M. Garth, E. V. Chadaway.' ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A SAD FATE.

T have just spent bad half hour In the company Of self-eonstituted critic of the universe" said MT. wasserby. with pained expression
 Couldn't you get away?' asked Mir. Gadders. sympathetically
 Not very we'll" answered MT. Was serby As luck will have 1t, I'm mar ried to her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Demagogic CIaptrap

From the Demopolis Times
 The experts have figured out that 1t costs s25,o0O to kill man .n the European war. We know a city not 1000 miles away, in which it costs far less than that but up there they use combina- tion of cheap whisky and courageous pistol toters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
HIST A suGGEsrIoN

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 Old Franz Josef, who is more or less responsible for the inauguration of war, should decorate the courageous German aviator who maimed little Mile Cartier and destroyed her doll by dropping an internal machine from an airship above Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
The Mobile Judge

From the Centreville Press
 A Mobile judge says that juries will net convict in jury cases that are ap- pealed from his decision, and he is now fining all offenders who take an appeal from his decision s10 for contempt of court. There is no appeal from contempt proceedings This may answer the pur- pose of the judge, but it looks as if he is violating the spirit of the constitution and denying a person charged with crime the right of trial by jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
grounds,

Convicts in English prisons are report provide necessities for the soldiers, and some are begging to be allowed to work out their terms in the trenches, which merely goes to show that patriotism is not thing that can be dampened by the atmosphere of prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

It's quite the fad in Europe for the head of a government to go to the front and cheer up the troops, said head re- maining discreety beyond the range of fire however
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

BEGINNING THE DAY.-O great God. engage my mind, l pray Thee' with the great things today De- liver me from the law and un- worthy by occupying me "fh t"e high and splendid. May the thihss that are lovely invite, compel an" enlarge my thoughts. Make me un- willing to use the majestic tempies of my imagination as dweiIhs places for uncIean animals f"r Cbrist,s sake. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
THE WINTER WIND.

The wind now has playful way or flurryfng the leaves: hear it almost every day
 Go singing round the caves. II seems a harmless minister
 UT autumn's golden rule, Not dangerous nor sinister,
 And just little cool. but soon, l fear twill start to roar And sweep across the land "lth saVagery undreamed before, When all was soft and bland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Up to Lawrence

From the Selma Times.
 It is said there was a decrease of 1S,- 0o0 in the number of saloons in-the Uni ted States last year and yet the report of the internal revenue commissioner shows marked increase in liquor con- sumption. Somebody explain, please.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Chance for sufrraxettcs

From the Selma Times
 Ohio is one the states that will vote on woman suffrage this year. Ohio is supposed to be in need of more votes, for we recall that about three years ago most of the men up there were disfranchsed for selling their votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

Probably the reason why America gets better war news than Europe is because a large part of Europe is ruled by auto- crats who think that what the people don't know won't hurt them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

republican newspaper says New York will have fine chance to lick Tammany next month. There is often quite a diff ference between a chance to do a thing and doing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

The German crown prince, who went of winning his spurs, seems to be ac- cumulating a large assortment of hard knocks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
InfantiIe PhiIosopby

From the Eufaula Citizen.
 If the farmer in the light of the past years experience, still plants all ms land in cotton and buys his corn from the west, 1t will be nothing more than right that he should starve to death There is no need in this world for man who can't learn anything. There are enough fools abroad now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
! TOO PoPuLAR SONG.

Aren't you going to the musical com- edy tonight?p
 No"
 why not?'
 I'm tired of being asked by musical comedy prima donnas if don't remem- Der California in September"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
Time to Adycrfise

From the Hartford Times Herald.
 Lots of fellows have sense enough to advertise when times are tight, and they take in the profits. The fellow who cuts his advertising because business is dull. advertises the fact by not advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
BOTH GOT IN.

BOTH GOT IN.
 Have you loved your neighbour" asked St. Peter at the gate.
 I believe so'' answered the candidate for golden crown. We lived side by side for 19 years in peace and amitv all though he was a prohibitionist and I was not
 Enter, my good man. said St. Peter. Your excellent neighbor has just pre- ceded you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

France, England and Germany say the situation is satisfactory. The soldiers at the front are, of course, not allowed to express an opinion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

A New York man, who was sued for di- vorce by his wife, wrote a poem about it. thus alternating public sympathy at the outset.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

Soldiers who occupy a position about the center of Europes battle line don have to work half as hard as those en- gagged on the Hanks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
IN ALABAMA SANCTUMS
Simply the Truth

From the Troy Messenger.
 The farmer can produce without or sanization, but to successfully market he must unite with his neighbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

candidate for office in New York is planning to conduct silent campaign" "GGmshoe" methods have been found highly efficacious in the past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

It is a comforting thing to know that Sherlock Holmes is back on the job again, in nowise affected by the war in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

Indian troops were received with show CTS of roses in France If they succeed in bringing back the bacon'' they may expect more roses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

Although the Kaiser may carry a four leaved clover to bring him good luck, he is wise mot to overlook the importance of big guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-08
SAFE.

The Kaiser hustles to the front, His soldiers to inspire But still he's careful not to get Within the range of fire.