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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
\ k. LEANDER STARR JAMESON
 was British colonial statesman

was a British colonial statesman 0 who in 1878 went to South Africa l for his health, settling at Kimberley There he rapidly acquired great reputa tion as a medical man, and besides hay ing on his list many distinguished patients he came in close contact with Ceci
 Rhodes. John Hays Hammond and other notables. In 1888 his influence with Ioben. gula was successfully exerted to induce that chieftain to grant the concessions tc the agents of Rhodes which led to the for nation of the British South African com. pany, and when that company proceeded to open up Mashonaland, Jameson aban- doned his profession. and joined the ex- petition of 1S90.
 In 1891 Jameson succeeded Colquhoun as administrator of Rhodesia. At the end of 1894, "Dr. Jin,' as he was familiarly called, went to England and was feted on all sides. He returned to Africa the following spring with increased prestige. On the last day of that year the world was startled to hear that Jameson, with a force of 600 men, had made raid into the Transvaal from Mafexing in support of a projected rising at Johannesburg, which had been connived at by Rhodes at the cape.
 Jameson's force was compelled to sur render at Doornkopf. They were tried and sentenced to execution, including Ham mond, who was an American citizen. Jameson and his officers, however, were finally sent to Pretoria, and, after a short delay, during which time sections of the Boer populace clamored for their execu- tion, President Kruger, on the surrender of Johannesburg, on January z, handed them over to the British government for punishment
 They were tried in London under the foreign enlistment act in May, 1896, and Dr. Jameson was sentenced to 15 months Imprisonment at Holloway. This Jameson raid was made short time previous to the outbreak of the Boer war, and nat urally irritated and encouraged that na- tion, and was doubtless one of the prime causes of the conflict which followed.
 The chief justice who sat in judgment on Janrsson and other prominent raiders was Baron Russell. In summing up his case for the jury his remarks were un- usually hostile to the prisoners. He be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
Sentiments Precious Tribute

No matter how one may sheer at glory in deeds of daring and achieve ment of warfare there are times when the most hardened of men respond to the call of that sentiment which lies dormant in the human breast
 This was manifested when the Brit ish admiralty last week paid it's last tribute to the memory of the officers and seamen of the submarine Ar who sank with their vessel in Whitesand bay over two months ago.
 It was pathetic scene when an as- semblage of naval officials, civil dig pitaries and friends of the deceased congregated around buoy which floated upon the water and marked the spot where twenty-three fathoms below lay the remains of those whose funeral rites were being celebrated Every energy had been bent, every means exhausted to rescue the im- rrisoned men and when all hope of do- ing this was abandoned then hercu- lean efforts were put forth to reclaim the remains of the men who had per- iehed. The sunken submarine was located, it's forebody was grappled and tugged at by means of stout lifting machinery but it was soon apparent that continuance of the terrific strain would result in the vessel being pulled apart.
 The memoral ceremonies were sim pie and impressive.
 To the only orphaned child among the meurners was assigned the duty of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

lastronomy, but the development of astron- omical photography introduces a new era
 Progress particularly in astrophysical and photographic lines, has been greatly advanced by the use of reflectingi tele- scopes, and especially by the work done with the 60-inch reflector at the Mount Wilson solar observatory, near Pasadena, Cal.
 | Notable results have been obtained by the use of refiecting telescopes in later years. and this has stimulated a great in- l terest in this tyle of instrument such as is evidenced by the present contract.
 Even greater impetus will now be given by the action of the Canadian gov ernment in acquiring this splendid 72-inch instrument, which, when finished, will be the largest telescope yet constructed.
 This great engine of science, weighing fully 50 tons, resting upon massive piers of concrete, will have tube 30 feet long and seven feet in diameter, which will weigh 10 tons.
 "At the lower end of the tube will be located the principal seculum, composed of disc of glass 73 inches in diameter, 10 inches in thickness and weighing ap- proximatey two tons.
 When used as a Cassegranian instru- ment, a secondary convex reflector. 19 inches in diameter, will be placed near the upper end of the tube for ref1ecting the rays back through hole in the speculum to the great spectroscope attached to the lower end of the tube.
 As a Newtonan instrument, fiat mir TOT will be provided for refiecting the cone of rays at right angles into the photo- graphic apparatus at the upper edge of the tube.
 AS a direct vision instrument, both secondary mirrors will be removed and appliances for visual, photographic and spectroscopic work w;1l be attached at the prime focus.
 'The tube and the declination and polar axes, with their attachments, weigh 35 tons, and so nicely is each part balanced and adjusted that the powerful driving clock revolves this immense weight with such accuracy and uniformity that the spider line in the eyepiece of the point ing telescope attached to the great tube can be kept exactly on the center of the star under observation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
The PnhIic Lihrarv

Few cities have more efficient pub lie library system than Birmingham said a frequent visitor to the reading rooms in the central library in the city hall, and am glad to see that the interest in our library is increasing.
 '"rhe fact is that few institutions here are considered so needful as the library. More books are needed, great many more books, l am told, and these will be purchased during the current year. I do not know anything about the finances of the Public Library association, but I think citizens generally will be glad to contribute something to the fund which will be raised to increase the stock of books"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
Increase the Corn Clubs

The boys corn clubs in Alabama have helped ito develop spirit of emulation throughout agricultural Alabama that will be of far-reaching benefit. Not only have the boys worked with enthusiasm to show how productive one acre could be made, but the rivalry has been friendly, and now the 'grown-up" farmers are manifesting the same spirit.
 The boys made splendid records last year, and they should be able to do even better this year. The clubs should be increased. Every boy liv- ing in the country should be mem- Der of corn club. The contest for prizes has a wholesome effect on character. Every corn club boy is on his mettle, and when he is grown and has farm of his own he is sure to occupy an important position in the agricultural progress of the state.
 Following along the lines of the boys clubs come the canning clubs for the girls. It will not be long be- fore the boys and girls will be adding appreciably to the wealth of Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
MY LITTLE BOY

From the Yiddish of Morris Rosenfeld, by H. w. Ettelson in the Survey. I have boy, little boy,
 He is youngster fine! Whenever catch sight of him,
 I think the world Is mine. But of him, precious one, awake,
 I've seldom, seldom sight. Most times 1 find him fast asleep.
 Just see him in the night. The workshop calls me early out,
 And late I leave the place: An. strange to me my flesh and blood An. strange my own childs face. l come through pail of darkness home, Tagged out and in a daze. And my pale wife to cheer me, tells
 Of baby's cunning ways. How sweet he talks. how cute he begs; Please. mamma, tell me, do, When is dear daddie going to come
 And bring me penny, too.' And nearing this, I dart away,
 For so 1t needs must be. The father love flames passionate:
 My child must, shall see me-" stand beside his tiny crib.
 I see and ah. I hear, The little lips ask in a dream:
 Where is my daddie dear?' kiss his eyellds tenderly,
 They open wide-sweet sight, They see me now, they see me now,
 But soon again shut tight. Here's father now, my own my ovN. A penny for you. there!' The little lips ask in dream,
 ''Oh, where Is papa, whersT stand there stricken. deep-distressas
 And speak in accents sore: "sometinas yon'll wake my child alas, And find he here no morey"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
Jury POIIed

q boiled the circuit court today, and found that eight of the jurors were for Underwood and four for Hobson,' said Deputy Sheriff Tom Patterson last night
 q have been polling the circuit juries ever since early in the senatorial cam paign, and the result has been largely in favor of Underwood. These jury polls are certainly indicative of the way the county is going on election day Underwood's county majority will be well up in the thousands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
WHAT IS A KNOCK-OUTs

FTOM tHe DetrOft Free PfeSS.
 During the football season it is no un- common thing for a player to be stunned by a blow on the head. Recent surgical research has thrown interesting light on this condition, which usually involves what the doctors call shock" Dr. Ed mund Owen. the noted surgeon, gives some of the latest conclusions on the subject in the new Encyclopedia Britan- nica. He defines shock or collapse as "the enfeebled condition of the body which comes on after a severe physical injury, such as blow upon the head or q kick in the abdomen. or as the result of gfiev- ous mental disturbance. as on seeing . ghastly sight or hearing sad news.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
TROUBADOUR AND JESTER
UAvo DIscoNsoLArUs.

 There is a man in this town Who ought to be in jail; He is the measly cuss who stole The oity peafowl's tail. For how indeed can Birmingham Ever spread itself When it has lost it's mighty plumes By reasons of that pelf? And if this meanest man In town Is not in a steel bunk, You'll find out that pretty soon He'll steal Miss Fancys trunk How could Miss Fancy dress herself And all her charms expose 1T she should be without her trunk And all her pretty clothes? So let us catch this meanest man And put him where it needs That he should be, and have no more Of his mean peafowl deeds
 A WARM HABIT. Grimbsby: Better not discard your ul- ster yet; it is a little too carly. Simsby: But England has shaken hers ,, GrimsDy; Yes but. yours is not Paddy-d"
 LIVELY AIR When the wireless is installed We will hear Jane or Lizzy At the exchange say, Please call Again; the air Is busy.
 BILLYs GOAT. Billy had little llama From a southern nation, And what to do with the poor beast Caused his lamentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
NOT SO LONESOME

From Everybodys Magazine.
 The new summer boarder gazed over the picturesque New Hampshire land scape, then slowly fading out of sight, and noted the absence of houses.
 Its beautiful! Grand; said he to the boss farmer. who was standing close by.
 But aren't you lonesome-so far from the village and no neighbors?"
 ''Lonesomel'' echoed the farmer, in genuine astonishment. Why, on a clear day we can see Mount Washingtoni'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch said she crats" when told that the suffrage amend ment had failed in the Senate. However. she says, We will make them dance ]" and the supposition is that the perform ance will be considerably more strenu- ous than the tango.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

A New Jersey school teacher lost his job because he didn't know how to care properly for the furnace in the school building. no janitor being employed. And no doubt his salary was all of SO a mnnth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

The policy of "watchful waiting is credited to Secretary Bryan by one of his friends. Time will show whether or not that is a compliment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

On one occasion M. Caillaux is said to have jumped from chair to a sofa and barked like a dog Any man who acts that way will bear Investigating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

BEGINNING THE DAY-Teach me to attend to The form ms well ns the substance of my speech and ac- ton. May I study to mar no good words or deeds with unfortunate look or tone or manner. Yea, give me such inner grace that even when my words and deeds are poor they may yet he splendid. In Chrisfs name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

A lot of men are asking sarcastically. ''ls Uncle Sam afraid of Mexico?" when they haven't courage enough themselves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

There Is no harm in being intellectual, but the woman who tries to hear all the lectures hasn't time to turn out a real good pie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

After man has run for office two -or three times he can stand the spotlight without blinking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

There is an old adage to the effect that the devil finds work for idle hands to do. He must provide the tango for idle feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

There is a cafe in Venice that has been open day and night for 15O years Perhaps the original head waiter there is still on the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

The llama sent to Secretary Bryan from South America was not received with open arms. The hapless beast was de- ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

A Louisiana lawyer wants $eo,0oo for the
 loss of his beard. which, considering the fact that boards are highly insanitary, is a trif1e exorbitant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

About all the excitement some people
 have is looking at billboards, and that isn't so slow when you come to think about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

Richmond P. Hobson, careering over Alabama on a motorcycle, would be a sight to make horse laugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

Woodrow Wilson told how it feels to be President, but would not acknowledge that he noticed any expansion of his chest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

as good a risk for the life insurance companies as anybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

Lombroso says there are more left handed women than men. Maybe that's why so many get off cars backward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

The man who has a private mint bed doesn't have to be told that spring is off, cially in our midst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
NEVER REQUIRED

From the Memphis Commercials Appeal.
 No danger of John Lind having to ex- plain any jocular remarks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
A CAPITAL IDEA

Republican: T see that Rhode Island has gone democratic.'' Democrat: T always knew that Provi- dence was in Rhode Island"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

erable squirting of juice throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

A new one-act farce is entitled, My Hero" Few men can play the hero for more than one act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

When a man named Booze gets into the liquor business he is probably driven to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

Strange to say, there is nothing much to see along Eye street in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
A SUBSIDIARY ISSUE.

dence was in Rhode Island" A SUBSIDIARY ISSUE. l Old Lady: 'I am a great believer in homeopathy Visitor: Why sop Old Lady: My little grandson swal- lowed silver dollar yesterday and we | called in homoeopath. He gave the child some medicine that made him cough l it up in 1o-cent pieces" SEEING IS BELIEVING. Mexican Diplomat: Your excellency, I l have seen John Lind" Huerta: ''what do you think of him?" alive"
 GREEN-EYED. Wife: q wonder why those English of- ficers resigned" Husband: 'Uisterior motives suspect.' NO GENTLE ANNIE.' Talk not to me of gentle spring; I really do begin to Think that this weather that we have
 Should be called Indian Winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
TELEPHONE

Hell (private exchange connecting all departments), Main 48OO. !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

When the wireless is installed We will hear Jane or Lizzy
 At the exchange say, Please call Again; the air is busy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

A J. Eaton, Jr., and O. E. Young are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age-Herald in it's circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-01
40 YEARSTENDER
AT LOCAL BRIDGE
John Gamble Rounds Out Long
Term in Service OF
Uncle Sam.

John Gamble of this city, began this
morning on his 41st year as bridge
tender and guard for the United States
government at the Moline bridge. hav-
ing commenced his duties October l,
-. Gamble stated today: 81 have
seen passes which were issued to
youngsters years ago to visit the ars-
email; and now l see passes from the
children of those who were children
themselves when / began my service
here"
When Mr. Gamble took up his duties
as bridge tender that October morn
ing 40 years ago, automobiles had
never been thought Of Now he sees
hundreds of them daily.
Times nave changed, indeed" sigh
ed the veteran, as he thought of the
many years he has left behind him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-01
EXPENSE HIGHER
THAN A YEAR AGO

On all accounts but two. larger sums
OF money were spent by the Moline
school district in the last fiscal year
than during the preceding period. &C
cording TO the statistics given in the
annual report just issued. AS com
pared with s2O3.77O.45 in the fiscal
year 1918. there was spent last year
a total of S245,3l693.
Comparison of the expenditures is
made in the report, as follows:
superintendent, principals, teach
ers. librarian and accompanies, $780,
3I4.2S in 1913 and SfO9. 1861 in 1914.
Secretary, t-Uant officer. supervisor
OF janitors and buildings. stenogra-
pher and janitoTs, s12,24S.41 in 1913
and s12,71S.42 in 1914.
improvements and repairs, furniture,
books. supplies, insurance and sun
dries:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-01
LOCAL SOCIETIES
FORM FEDERATION
Beigians of City Meet and Elect
Officers to Serve for
Year.

Belgian organizations of this city
have effected what is to be known as
the Moline Federation OF Belgian So
cieties, and have elected the following
officers to serve for the ensuing year:
Presideut-A. c. Wander Eennet.
Vice president Eermeulen.
Secretary-Remi De Fuster
Treasurer-Gaston Eeys.
Trustees-Ed. Andres, Oscar Bau-
wens and Joe Blancke
Press committee-Joe Van Lancker,
CASTOR Neys and Phil Lioen.
The first work to he done by the fed
Grafton will be the raising of funds for
the needy Belgian families as a result
of the European war. The societies
which have united in the forming Of
the federation are the BeIgian-Ame-
can club. Belgian Workmen union, Bel
gian Dramatic club, Notes Band. Mo-
line Bicycle club. William Tell club.
Moline Pigeon club ard the Holy
Name society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-01
GENESE0 CITIZENS
TO PRAY FOR PEACE

Mayor j. d. I'LL OF Genesso has is
sued the following proclamation 70 the
people, requesting that they join the
nation wide movement on SUNDAY. Oc-
tober :. and send Up their prayers for
universal peace.
TO the People Of Ganeseo: In view
Of the fact that President Woodrow
Wilson has issued proclamation set
ting aside next Sunday. Oct. 4. 1914, as
4 day of prayer FOR universal peace
and the cessation Of hostilities in Eu-
rcpean counties. ana calling upon all
God-iearing people 10 repair upon that
day 20 their places OF worship. there
to unite their petitions TO Almighty
drenshrdlucmfwyp cnfwypmfwypmfw
God. asking Him 20 'vouchssfe His
children peace again and restore once
more that concord among men and ma
tons without which there can never
be happiness nor true friendship. nor
any wholesome fruit Of toll or thought
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-01
MANY SEEKPLAcE
IN ARMY ANDNAW
Report of Local Stations :.
September Gratifying to
the Officials.

According to the report OF oua,,..
master b. r. Kinhead Of the r,..,
States naval recruiting station here
considerable number applied for .,
listment within the past month !.
all there were % ana only one -,
ceeded in passing the rigid exam,s,
t.onu and getting into the navy. Iis-
tenant w F. Lafrenz of Des Mo;ns,
who recently visited the local static
was well satisfied with the work bei,,
done here.
j. P. Bertleson, who has been |.
charge of the United States army \.
cruiting station here. has been tran.
ferred TO Cedar Rapids and is an.
ceeded By Private James Brown. On.
ing the past month "A applicant,
sought to enlist in the army and N
were sent to the Davenport headoua.
ters for examination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-01
LOCAL ASSOCIATION
LEADS IN THE RACE

The Moline Y NJ. c. A. by securing
total of So members within the last
ent roster TO 151, now leads all con-
tenders in the Illinois state member
ship campaign being conducted
throughout the state by the various
associations. Moline's membership
increase is % 1-2 per cent, while Mon
mouth stands second with an increase
of 10 per cent. Moline workers are
now confident of winning first place
and the prize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-01
KAvANhUCH WITH
PLOW CITY TEAM
Olympics TO Open Season Sun
day With Fast Columbus
Junction Eleven.

Red Kavanaugh, former high
school football star and last year a
member of the freshmen squad at the
Illinois state university. has Joined the
1914 Olympic team, and with the re-
turn of Ed Swanson, last years full
back. the local aggregation is consid-
e-sbly strengthened. kavanaugh will
probably play left end and Swanson
will be back in his old position.
The Olympics open the season at
Browning field next Sunday with the
fast Columbus Junction. Iowa. team
which held the state champion indie
pendents of Rock Island to a Is to 0
score lest year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-01
FORMER MOLINER
DIES IN CHICAGO
Mrs. Marcia Brown Shaw Pass
es at Ripe Old Age of
Ninety Eight Years.
FATHER I'M WAR OF 1912
Boasts Line CT Fighting Ancestors
Lived Here for Many Years
Funeral in Chicago.

Mrs. Marcia Brown Shaw, former No,
line resident died at the home of Mrs.
Emma Shaw Maxwell, her grand
daughter, in Chicago yesterday after
neon at the age CT IS years. Infirmi-
ties # age caused her passing.
Mrs. Shaw was born in Ontario coun-
ty, New York state, in the June of
1916. and was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Brown, her father having
served three years in the war of 1912;
her grandfather, Thomas Brown, saw
active service throughout the Revolu-
tionary war. In 1885, when she was
but 10 years of age, Miss Brown was
married to Jacob Shaw, whose father
also served in the war of 1872
Mrs. Shaw was the mother of two
children, one son and one daughter.
The son, Gilbert B. Shaw, was for
merry engaged in business in this city,
but later moved TO Chicago, where he
became prominent banker: Henri
cSta NJ. Shaw was the other child, and
was married to Charles W. LoSdell,
formerly of this city.
Lived Here Many Years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Shaw and fam
lily moved to this city in the early
part OF the year 1852, and it was here
that Mr.. Shaw died. After the death
Of her husband Mrs. Shaw lived with
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Lobdeli,
aad went with them to Chicago in 1855.
alter she went TO live with her grand
laughter. Mrs. Charles Maxwell.
Mrs. Shaw is remembered by many
I'D time residents of this city, who
nave kept in touch witr her and the
'amily after they removed from Mo
inc. The hope was expressed many
imes that she would round cut a cen
ury of life Funeral services will be
led in Chicago. ,