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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
ITS AN OVERCOME SOOTH"

By Robert Louis Stevenson = ,rs an overcome sooth for age an youth II And it brooks wi nae denial, | That the dearest friends are the auldest friends And the young are just on trial There's rival bauld wi young an auld
 And it's him that has bereft me:
 tror the s,lrest friends are the auldest friends
 And the maist O mine hae left me- Th.re are kind hearts still, for friends to hliS
 And fools to take and break them;
 1,,,t the nearest friends are the auldeat friends
 And the graves the place to seek them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
Police Attention Needed

.The crowds that gather in front of the First National Bank building every morning make it almost impos- sible for pedestrians to move along with any comfort on that. side or the street" said a business man.
 "At least one policeman should be on duty there from early in the morn ing until noon, and the officer should not only patrol the sidewalk. but he sba uld keep a way open so that pe- iestrians would not have to elbow as they approach the bank. During the recent political campaign loafers were more numerous than they had ever been before, but now that the elec- ton is over the sidewalk is blockaded inst the same"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
CANADA. WEST INDIES AND U. s

From the New York Times.
 The Canadian fiscal year closed with March, and includes very specific in- fiuence upon Canadian trade in the re- suit of the bargain for reciprocity with the British West Indies. It was to stimulate trade between the Do minion and the British Antilles, and was the substitute for reciprocity with the United States offered by those who held that trade with the Yankees was disloyalty to the empire. Now the fig- ures show that under the reciprocity treaty the total trade with the West Indies for the year ending with Fob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
TERRoRs OF THE TANGO
irantland Rice in Golfers

Grantland Rice Tn Golfers.
 It |. reported that three members of Yale's track team have been injured while indulging in the tango. We have repeat edly. in these dispatches, called on the committee in charge to debrutalize the d4ncc-just as football was debrutalized some years ago. But so far our warning has been in vain.
 How many more of the "1ower of our young manhood are to be wrecked by the combination strangle hold. high dive, and dolstle flip before these nedeed re- forms arc put through? Are we to be- come race of twisted shins and mangIed insteps?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
Heaven prosper the right!
 Merry Wives of Windsor.

BEGINNING THE DAY-Giye me rracc, Q Lord, to stay in my hard place and fight it out. Teach me that the posts of difficulty are the posts of honor. Then grant me song of rejoicing, Q Thou God of Battle, that Thou trustest me with the difficult and the dangerous nnd the delicate. In Christ's name. Amen. HI. M. F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

cers and the experienced soldiers. would soon be able to instruct new men in preserving their health.
 Our army officers and our soldiers know more about hygiene and sani- tation than they did in 1898, and there IS no reason to fear that American troops will ever again be scourged by preventable diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
.ANOTHER LIE NAILEDv

From the Emporia Gazette.
 AS English geographical shark rises { cast the shadow of doubt on our ol army friend. Theodore Roosevelt's dss covery of new river in Brazil. Tn shark is correct. Colonel Roosevelt di not discover new river in Brazil H dug 1t!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
THE MISCHIEF OF IT
From the washington Star.

From the Washington Star
 Irving Bacheller, at the 1OSth annual din- literary refinement:
 There is another unfortunate class of w,tters whose point of view is. too re- fined. too lofty. for the general public t, understand. It Is the fate of these poor chaps to starve in garrets.
 "A case, you see, of the prophet who ia without honor in his own country-and the mischief of it is with such prophets that they never have the money to @ abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
value of Intensive Farming

Alabama has made wonderful prog ress in Agriculture within the past three or four years, but it is nothing compared with what will be done in the. next few years" said & man whose business takes him to every county of the state.
 "The farmers throughout the south are as intelligent as those of any other section. and now that they appreciate more than ever the possibilities of the soil when titled according to scientific meth- ods, they will not be slow in keeping up with the procession. The United States government through the department of agriculture has done untold good in it's demonstration work. This states agri- cultural department has done vast deal in advancing the farm industry. Also Auburn has done large share. Not only has agricultural chemistry been thor oughly taught in Auburn. but every branch of farming has been included in the curriculum.
 Many farmers in Alabama have made two blades grow where one grew be- fore, and I believe that it will not be long before three or four blades Will grow in place of the one. MT. Leslie M. Shaw, ex-governor of Iowa, and ex-Treas- urer of the United States, after a visit here invested $50OO0 in bur clover land MT. Shaw is a good authority on agricul- ture, and his example Is sure to have far reaching benefit. Iowa is rich agricul- tural state, but MT. Shaw said that he found Alabama soil even better than that of his own section. Homeseekers are looking more to Alabama now than any period of our history"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Prosperity in virginia

q spent few days in Virginia re- gently. dividing my time between Richmond and Petersburg,' said R. l.. Simpson, and was glad to see pros- perity and general progress in evi- dence in those cities. Richmond was a fine town when l lived there many years ago, but 1t has grown so large and has undergone so many changes that l scarcely recognized it. It is handsome city and the wealthiest city In the south"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

George H. Lacy a missionary stationed at Torreon, says Villa is misunderstood Patriots who have dark and bloody past are apt to labor under disadvan tage of that sort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

An Ohio youth. 19 years old, was run over by a truck that carried a load of five tons and was only slightly injured. Still if he is wise, the next time he hears an automobile honk he will jump just as far as anybody else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

newspaper reader discusses the joy of fresh cucumbers. The aftermath of fresh cucumbers, particularly when a trif1e too fresh, is often painful beyond words.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

Jack Bnns, who got lost shortly after he became a hero, is now a war corre- spondent without much chance of ever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

Imbibing citizens of Montclair, N. J., want clean glasses and pure goods in local saloons. The highbals gain 50 per cent when taken amid sanitary surround ings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

singulary pathetic story is told of a woman. who was doing quite well in the poultry business and married man who turned out to be a bad egg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
TROUBADOUR AND JESTER
UNREASONABLE.

UNREASONABLE 7 Miss May I never sawsbefore Dress as she does this summer: And as I look at her I don't Believe her clothes become her. I'm sure that there are many things In which she would look better Iris odd to see this month of spring Disporting in a sweater.
 NEVER LACKING. The cost of foodstuffs scars apace It is pity; n And yet men somehow find enough To feed the kitty
 Columbia State To get cheap food and meat each day 7 A man will dicker; And yet he somehow finds enough To buy good liquor.
 Cincinnati Enquirer. j To furnish shoes for wife and kids A mans purse sorely jars, And yet he never lacks the price To buy cigars.
 Memphis Commercial-Appeal. Though she complains about the cost Of living to her chum, She never does economize By quitting chewing gum. Aj
 UNENTANGLED. Billby: So Marconi is to be an Italian senator" willby: Evidently in Italy a politician need not be wire puller'' NIAGARA. Husband: T certainly feel sorry for those mediation delegates" Wife: "why-so?' 7 Husband: Because they are going tc their fall" ODD RESTORATIVE. Englishman: Why has that crowd as senbled at the corner?" Passerby: A bald-headed man ha. fainted.'
 Englishman: Give him hair, give hin hair" c. F. NJ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

Some reports state that Huerta is lead ing a free and easy life in Mexico. He is one of those rare individuals who is under no necessity of having to make good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

Germany has 60 towns where women are employed as policewomen, but in this country the female cop is still somewhat of a novelty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

While, the astronomers declare that the planets are in a condition of peace" Mars seems to be making it's influence felt in Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

A report from Montana says that the district court of Yellowstone county has discovered that Airs. Fat Snake is not the legal wife of Knows His Horse, and her suit, flor divorce from him cannot be prosecuted. Thus do complications of 
 modern divorce confuse the primitive In- dian mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

The Pittsburg man who named his son Woodrow Huerta probably thinks he has a keen sense of humor, but he hasn't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
The Rotary Bulletin

''The Rotarygram. the official bulletin of the Birmingham Rotary club, edited by Assistant Secretary Oliver Cox and pub an officer of the club.
 This weeks issue contains an enter taining sketch of B. B. Burton, illustrated by an excellent half tone likeness. The Rotarygram is both clean and breezy, and adds appreciably to the spirit of the club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

'Gcneral' Coxey's army kept on dwindling until it reached Central Amer ican proportions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

In some parts of Mexico bright little boys and girls who study their lessons hard are permitted to smoke in school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
wALRus AND CARPENTER

N<ALkJs AND CARPENTER. "A lady in trousers skirt Strode forth In proud array. When suddenly the Walrus said. Her buttons all gave way. How calm" remarked the Carpenter, f''The ocean is today
 Springfield Union 1T saw one once in bath garb Sweet as fay with wings The Carpenter said, When she breatbed Too hard and broke the strings "The time has come" the Walrus said.> "To speak of various things"
 Houston Post. A lady in side-slashed skirt Walked out upon the beach; The Carpenter then cried, Look out,"N As a crab upward did reach. How fair and blue the sky appears The walrus then did screech.
 P H. A. in Florida Times-U Union. As though filled with regret "A girl walked twist me and the sun, And lol a silhouette" "Oh. see" the Walrus panting cried, The ocean is quite wet
 Memphis Commercial Appeal. lady walked into the surf. With busted bathing gown; A nettle stung her on the leg The lady then sat down. Cried the Walrus with a grin Pray, see how the tide comes in"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
BELL SIGNALS AT ATHENS

The white rose is too tame for suffra- gette emblem. Why not the sunflower?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
DAMP ENVIRONMENT.

DAMP ENVIRONMENT Silas: My wife reigns supreme at home Hez Mine pours when she has a dime novel to read"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

RESTRICTED. Landlord: "so you're going to vacate my nat. What's the trouble?e use nothing but condensed milk, must raise our flowers in a folding bed and have had to take the pendulum off the clock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

A BIRD MAN Husband (reading headline) "Huerta is tumbling'' Wife: Great heavens will that man never reach bottom?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

A. J. Eaton, Jr., and 0. E. Young are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age-Herald in It's circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
THE PENALTIES OF PROGRESS

John Blarscom in the Baltimore Evening Srt1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

Miss May | never saw before
 Dress as she does this summer; And as I look at her I don't
 Believe her clothes become her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
RETURNS IN TEXAS
INDICATE DEFEAT
FOR PROHIBITION

Austin. Texas, July 26.-In the
count OF votes cast for governor in
Yesterdays Democratic primaries.
James r. Ferguson In leading tonight
by about $4,000 majority over Thorn as
II. Ball II ia now Indicated Fer
gaSon's majority may reach SO 900.
More than 400, 600 votes were cast
F'eYguson's supporters claim letters
which President Wilson, Secretary
Bryan and Postmaster eneral BurIe-
son wrote incorsing Balls candidacy
lost the ia;ier -thoas2 nas OF votes.
Ferguson championed the candidacy
~ Champ Clark for the presidential
nomination.
Returns point 70 the NOMINATION. 81
Ed. r. Kane and FL McClera0re as
the new congressman at large
Ear! r. Mayfeld was renominated
state railroad commissioner. and II.
r Farrell Is leading FOR comptroller
If public accounts.
lance l.. Siayden was renomlnateGl
for congress IN the Fourteenth dis
trict
The proposition of having the legis-
iatGre sIhrn.t a Statewide prohibition
amendment 10 the constitution 10 "a
vote OF the people was defeated de-
cisiveiy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
Burglar Walks
From Jail While
Officials Laugh

Greenwich, Conn. July 2S.--John
Oxley. aged nineteen, OF 0xley, Mich.
son of the man for whom Oxley. Mich,
is named. who has been held for
burglary in the Greenwich lookup
without hearing for week while
his life story could be investigated by
Probation Officer Mead. walked out of
the local jail last night while Prosecut-
ing Attorney Brush. Constable Jones
and two deputies stood at the en-
trance to the Jail talking after the
constable had locked up Mr.. and Mrs.
John Smith for fighting,
Smiths wife had corr cred him In
his home and with suffragette vRlor
she had aimed wine and beer bottles,
ia lamp. table and crockery at him.
He was sorry sight. for she was a
good shot. The officials were laugh
ing over Smiths pitiable picture when
they remembered that they had forgot
to lock up the Jail,
Oxley must have walked right by
them, for there was no other exit.
Investigation showed he had torn
down steampipe fixtures and was prob
ably armed with them In case he was
interfered with as he walked away
Oxley broke into Sound Beach
fruit store last week. and he and his
companion were arrested In Stamford.
His companion escaped from the
Stamford police by pulling an open
umbrella over tho ofticer'a head n
they were walking into the 3All therA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
Rev. w. A. Smart
Accepts Chair In
New University

Charlottesville. Va. July 26,--At the
close of the sermon at the First
Methodist church this morning, the
pastor. Rev, w. Aiken Smart, an
nounced that he had accepted the chair
Of Biblical literature in the new
Methodist university, to be erected in
Atlanta by Southern Methodists He
stated that he had given the matter
due thought and that he felt strongly
calied to the work which he con-
siders high effort In CHRISTIAN en-
deavor. It was his intention, he said,
to take preparatory course in a
Chicago institution at once in order
TO more thoroughly fiji himself for his
new ork. and that he expected let
ter this week from Bishop Collins Dem
nv releasing him from his present
pastorate
Mr.. Smart is one OF the youngest
members in the Virginia conference.
having joined that body in 1907. and
filled appointments IN Lynchourg and
Portsmouth. He received his academic
education at Vanderbilt university, af-
ter which he took course In theology
in Union Theological seminary, in New
York city. He married Miss Ethel d.
Chappell, of Nashville, daughter Of DR..
E. b Chappell. we'll known throughout
the bounds of Southern Methodism as
the Sunday school secretary.
Rev, w Aiken Smart Is son of
Rev. DR.. r. u. Smart, who for many
years was one OF t-e most pre- minent
m bers OF tie Virginia Methodist
conference.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
Charlottesville
Baptists Call Rev.
DR.. c. V. Cook

Charlottesville, Va, July 26--The
Rev. Dr Cecil V. Cook, pastor OF the
First Baptist church. OF Danvillo. KY,
was today extended a formal call to
the First Baptist church. OF this city,
1t is practically certain that he will
accept and that he viii come to
Charlottesville about the first Of Sep
TENDER TO enter upon his new du-
ties. He will succeed DR. Furman II.
Martin, who resigned from the local
church last November to accept a call
extended by Suffolk tVa.) church.
DIR. Cook IL a native Of Missouri
and was educated at the Southern
Baptist Theological seminary. Louis
vile. He has been in the ministry for
sixteen years and has served the past
four years at the Fret church. in Dan
Vile. He has a wife and two chill
dren.
The congregation OF the local church
today voted 10 sell the present par
sonage property and erect a modern
building for occupancy by the new
pastor. i. will be located nearer the
church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
DEATH MAY CONE
Of lNHAL|NG GAS

Eddie Young, twentv-four years old.
OF 4o4 Hancock street lies n the
Virginia hospital III ii critical conci-
ton as the result Of inhaling gas.
The young man was found lying upon
the bed IN his room by one OF his
sisters, With whom he lives about !
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Still TN
conscious Young was removed TO the
Virginia hospital in the city ambu-
lance which was called. Or, Stern.
IN charge, rendered temporary treat
ment.
Young's parents formerly lived in
Richmond. but some time ago moved
TO the country. lie formerly lived
with them. but since they moved out
OF town no has made his home with
two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Puuler and
Mrs. j. L. Keller. both of whom live
on Hancock street Young is en-
ployed by the Eagle Paper company.
No reason has been ascribtd for
desire that he might have had to end
his life. His mother reached the city
late yesterday afternoon and spent the
entire night at his bedside. His
brothers and sisters are also at the
hospital. Young Is not expected to
live through the night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
KAISER RUSHING
HOME ON CRUISER

Berlin. July 2s.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Copenhagen and
Kiel report that the kaiser, who is
rushing homeward with all speed. dis
embarked from the imperial yacht
Hohenzollern on the high seas and
boarded the much faster cruiser
Bostock. This cruiser has a speed OF
twenty-seven knots and she was put
under forced draught aud started al
full speed for Cuxhaven.
Another dispatch from Copenhagen
says that the German fleet which is In
that neighborhood on a maneuver
cruise. has received orders to assemble
Immediately at a certain point.
Your correspondent was informed
by high diplomat that the European
chancellories have been endeavoring
all day 10 prevent war and tonight they
are moving heaven and earth to stave
off O general conflict.
Vienna Wants Bourse Closed,
A dispatch from Vienna says the
governors of the bourse have asked
the minister OF finance to close the
stock exchange for three days Ii is
feared In Berlin that this Will in
tensify the conditions on the hourse
here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
Boy Succumbs to
Injury; On Wheel
When Hit by Buggy

Master William ]. Flowers, a young
son Of w. III. Flowers, OF Emporia
Va. died here yesterday in the john
ston-W Willis hospital. to which insti-
tuition he was brought Friday even
ing for treatment Of injuries received
IN Emporia last week when he was
thrown to the ground from a bicycle
which he was riding when 1t collided
with a buggy, His father and mother
were at the bedside when the end
came. They accompanied the body
back to Enporia late yesterday af-
ternoon.
Young Flowers had his head
crushed in, when he struck agains,
the eurbing with great force. His con-
dition since being at the local hos
pital did not permit Of an opera ton
and he did not regain consciousness
Hopes for his recovery were prac-
tically abandoned bur he was rushed
to the local institution as a last re-
sort.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
ARE FEELING
OUT WAR POSSIBILITIES

Paris. July 2s.--Every Frenchrnan
has n military notebook, which gives
the service he has performed. the
service he Is to do and telling which
day the first. second. or third, after
mobilization is ordered, he must join
his regiment. and where. and these
are being consulted.
kilograms from Berlin are printed
to the effect that the interview of
Baron Won Schoen, the German am
bassndor to France, with Bienvenu
Martin, the acting minister of foreign
affairs, was not of a menacing char
ncter but was Of the same nature
ns the representations that were made
by the Germn ambassadors at London
and st, Petersburg. The conversation,
1t Is claimed, was an effort on the
part OF Germany to maintain the
peace OF Europe by obtaining reoog-
milton of tho Aastro Servian conflict
~ one which entirely concerned those
twn countries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
L TRANSFER MEXICAN
GOVERNMENT IN PEACE

July 26.--The State
|artment expects that the arrange
hts for the transfer of the Mexican
fernment TO Carranza will be
tlitated as a result OF the coming
hferenccs between representatives
Earrnnxa and President Carbatal.
kordlng to the latest advices the
(ferences will he held at Saittllo,
lead OF at Tampico.
Dnder the latest arrangement Presi-
IL Carba 3ai is to name two dele
|es at once to proceed to Saltilio.
)enor villarcai, Carranza's press
Int, asserts positively that Carranza
not agree to any demand that
y be made by President Carbajal for
General political amnesty In Mexico.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
Resolutions Might Have Fooled
Some, Few Days Before Elec-
ton, Says DR.. Mcdaniel
Costing Drys Time,
Thought and Money
This Campaign for Statewide
Prohibition Is Real Fight the
Preacher Shows-Reports to
Discredit Drys Is Denied

DR. George W. Mcdaniel al the
double shot into the ranks of the
liquor advocates when he set forth the
reasons and motives actuating the
leaders Of the prohibition cause In the
present campaign, and also made a
clear and ringing denunciatlon of the
effort made few days ago by some
members of the Richmond Toba Geo
trade to turn votes against Statewide
prohibition by declaring that the pros
hibition leaders are harboring some
dark design against the tobacco In
dustry of the state.
The words of the speaker were evil
IDENTITY approved by the large audience
in attendance at the service. DR..
Mcdaniel said
What are the motives actuating
those who are working to oollsh the
legalized liquor trafric7 Only the
other day a .yonng man asked me the
question. How much money will the
prohibitionist make out of this cleo
tion? IL stated that he had been
told that the liquor dealers in Wash
ington. Baltimore and Philadelphia
were contributing to the prohihitionists
in Virginia so they could get rid Of
the competition here and have the
territory 10 themselves. The young
man was informed that not a dollar
had been contributed by any liquor
house inside or outside of Virginia for
prohibition. Their money goes to fight
prohibition.
This prohibition campaign will cost
the drys time. thought work worry
and money They can have no selfish
Interest The local speakers must suf-
fer all kinds Of viliifieation Already
! have heard two reports intended to
discreiit myself One report was that
am being paid literally by the Anti
Saloon lea CUE. / replied that a
(fronffntlaS on Second ParAl