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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

hensive method of invading England
and they, the English, have made
their arrangements to deal with it.
The ordinary Englishman thinks
of two possible methods of invad-
ing his country-zeppelin raids not
being ranked as an invasion. These
methods are Cd the seizure of one
or more English ports by a tremen-
dous German fleet and the landing of
troops at them, and (2), the landing
of troops from transports in small
boats at some open unprotected part
of the coast
Englishmen we're consoled by the
assurance that these methods were
practically hopeless, first, because
the attack on a port would give the
English plenty of time to concentrate
troops in that direction, and. second,
because the placing of troops in small
boats would expose them to destruc-
ton by comparatively small forces
ashore.
There is, however. third method
which promises better success. It's
revelation came as shock to some
Englishmen. This method is by
means of shallow lighters carrying
500 or 1000 soldiers each. The men
would step directly ashore from the
lighters.
The practicability of this method
was first revealed some years ago by
Ersl6ine Childers in a remarkable
novel called 1.-The Riddle of the
Sands" He worked out down to the
last details the supposed German
plan of invasion.
The lighters would be assembled
secretly in the rivers that flow from
Germany into the North Sea behind
fringe of islands. They would be
piloted by German sailors thorough
ly familiar with the British coast
The British feet would be crushed
or drawn in another direction by a
German fleet, and an opportunity to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

1t is said that the publication of
this book led to a complete change
in British naval policy. The Brit
ish fleet was concentrated in home
waters instead of being scattered
over the world, and two naval bases
on the North Sea, one ON the River
Humber and the other at Rosyth, in
Scotland, were constructed espe-
ally to watch Germany.
One oddly ingenious scheme of
invading England has been an
nounced during the present war.
A dispatch from Copenhagen de-
clared that the Germans we're build
ing fleet of huge submarines, car
rying one thousand men apiece.
The idea of fleet of submarines
unexpectedly popping out on the
shore and landing an army is a
striking one, but experts say that it
is impracticable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

clever idea, as steam was not then
understood and wind was the best
power known.
Another print shows Napoleon's
army marching to Dover through a
submarine tunnel, which they have
constructed unknown to the English.
Sixty years later progress in en-
gineering made a tunnel between
England and France quite possible.
The British military authorities then
vetoed the plan, on the ground that
it would destroy the security which
the sea gave the country.
To-day the tunnel is being built,
and the authorities know that if it
were completed it would be of i'm
mense value to England in cooper
ating with France.
The truth seems to be that the
English authorities believe that the
Germans have planned. out a compre-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

Above Is a Curious Old Print
Published in London in 1901,
When Napoleon Was Prepar-
ing to Invade England. This
Shows the French Army Sc
cretly Approaching England's
Shores by Tunnel Under the
Channel, While Balloons and
Warships Aid the Attack. The
Author of This Old Print Had
a Clever Idea of the POSSIBLE
tiles of Future Warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

with small harbors and sluice gates.
All of these streams would have to
be improved, deepened and general
ly canalized, ostensibly with a com
mercial end, for purposes OF traffic
with the islands, which are growing
health resorts during limited Sum-
mer season.
"Seaward the whole of the coast
is yelled by the fringe of islands and
the zone of shoals. Landward the
loop of railway round the Frisian
Peninsula would form the line of
communication in the rear of the
seven streams. Esens was to be the
local centre of administration when
the scheme grew to maturity, but
not till then. Every detail for the
movement of troops was to be ar
ranged for with secrecy and exacti-
tude many months In advance and
from headquarters at Berlin"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

slip through would be seized
Explaining this scheme the author
says:
THE only logical alternative is to
dispatch an army of infantry with
the lightest type of field guns in big
sea-going lighters, towed by power
full but shallow, draught tugs, under
escort of a powerful composite
squadron of warships, and to fling
the fiotilla, at high tide, if possible,
straight upon the shore.
"Such an expedition could be pre-
pared in absolute secrecy by turning
to account the natural features of the
German coast. No great port was to
be concerned in any way. All that
was required was sufficient depth of
water to float the lighters and tugs;
and this is supplied by seven insig-
ficant streams issuing from the Fris-
ian littoral, and already furnished
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

On the Left Is
a n o t h G r Old
Print of Napol-
cons Time, Pub
lished in 1898,
S h O W i n g the
French Army Car
ried to England
on a Huge Raft
Ingeniously Prop
elled by Wind
mills and Bearing
n Great Fort. Is
1t Possible We
Shall Sec a Battle
ship or Floating
Fort as Large as
This7
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

On the Right Is a
Cartoon of To-day
in the London By
stander Fantastic
ally Imagining the
German Army
Marching to Eng
land Under the Sea
in Divers Suits
and Protected by
Submarines. Some
Features of This
Scheme Are Not
Incredible.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
Commercial Politics.

Commerce forms numerous class. friends of external peace and internal tranquility, who attach themselves tc the established government.
 It creates great fortunes, which in republics become the origin of the most forceful aristocracies. As ru,a commerce enriches the cities and their inhabitants, and increases the laborihg and mechanical classes, in opening more opportunities for the requirement of riches. To an extent it fortifles the Democratic element in giving the people of the cities greater influence in the government. IL arrives at nearly the same result by tmpoyeris shing the peasant and land owner. by the many new pleasures of tered him and by displaying to him the ostentation and voluptuousness of luxury and ease. It tends to create bands of mereenaries rather than those capable of worthy personal serv- ice. It introduces into the nation luxury. ease and avarioe at the same .ime as labor.~-Bsrnsve
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
RED CROSS SLIPPERS You will find us headquarters for
 the New Things" in low shoes. CAMP BROTHERS

white poll tax payers could cast 1,97.
 votes in a Democratic primary cleo tion. It will be noticed that the eX planation consists of sentences, which
 are composed of words
 The senator says that this remark
 able outpouring of voters in Poinsett is susceptible of many explanations that are consistent with the law and an honest election" but he fails to set forth even one.
 He declares that the law which linn it's the right of franchise to those who have paid poll tax is an absurd ity. But do Senator Clarke and his Poinsett henchmen possess the right to set aside this constitutional limita- tion simply because the senator thinks 1t is absurd?
 During the campaign the crafty senator explained-to his own satis- faction, at least-a great many things in connection with his unenviable rec ord. But his ingenuity is unequal to the episode of 529 more votes than poll tax payers in a county He would better have said nothing at all.
 The only explanation to which the Poinsett vote is susceptible is that it was a brazen robbery executed by a band of infamous election thieves And the fact that Senator Clarke is defending them is evidence that he must have connived with them in com- hitting the larceny.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
KEEP THE FAIR ALIVE.

The Log Cabin Democrat is glad tc note that the directors of the Faulk- ner County Fair Association have taken up the matter of holding the annual county fair again next Octo- Der.
 The fact that a small deficit result ed from last years fair should not be allowed to kill this worthy enterprise. Deficits are the rule rather than the exception in county fairs. The Con- way county fair enjoys a subsidy of S1 1000 a year from the county and owns it's grounds. yet we understand it has always been operated at a heavy loss. The state fair is not self supporting, and even the great inter- national expositions never pay eX- penses.
 The loss of a few hundred dollars is small matter indeed compared to the damage which would result to the county from the abandonment of its annual fair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06

The Log Cabin Democrats position with reference to Judge Kirby is pre- cisely the same as it was with refer ence to Col Brundidge. In both cases this paper has condemned the nefar- ious manipulations of eastern Arkan- sas election tricksters, which have de- frauded the choice of an honest ma jority of the Democrats of Arkansas. The Poinsett steal, however, in which 529 more votes were returned than there were voters in the county is more glaring and indefensible than
 were the manipulations which pre- vented Col. Brundidge from receiving the nomination for governor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
Law of Good Faith.

see no exception to the respect that is paid among nations to tho law of good faith. If there arc cases in this enlightened period when 1t Is vio- lated. there are none when 1t is dc cried. It Is the philosophy of politics. tho religion of governments. It is ob- served by barbarians-a whiff of to- sacco smoke, or string of beads, gives not merely binding force. but Sanctity to treaties. Even in Algiers truce may be bought for money; but. when ratified. even Algiers Is too wise or too just, to disown and annul It's obligation. Thus, we see neither the ignorancs of savages nor the prip- ciples of an association for piracy and rapine, permit Q nation to despise its engagements. Il there could be a res, urrection from the foot of the gallows. If the victims Of justice could live again, collect together and form a so- ciety. they would, however loath. soon find themselves obliged to make justice. that justice under which they fell. the fundamental law Qt their state.-F1sher Ames. iH
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
MAKE BUSINESS OF EATING
Professionals Assist Diners Who Are Compelled by Etiquette to Leave
 Clean Plates.

One of the most striking customs of | the past that are preserved by the
 Indians of today is found among the
 tribes on the Devils Lake reservation
 In North Dakota. According to the re port of an officer of the Indian bureau the Devils Lake Sioux have from
 time immemorial adhered to a curious
 custom In regard to the treatment of
 d guest. According to their etiquette | it is the bounden duty of the host to supply his guest with all the food
 he may desire, and as a rule the ap-
 portionment set before the visiting Tn. dian Is much in excess Of the capacity Of single man. But by the same custom the guest is obliged to eat all that Is placed before him else he grossly insults his entertainer. l. was found that this practice would work a hardship, but instead of dis pensing with the custom the Indian method of reasoning was applied, and what is known as the professional eater was brought to the front.
 While the guest is supposed to eat hii thdl io pidCcu DeIOTe nlu, IL serves the same purpose if his neighbor as. sists in devouring the bountitul re- past, the main object being to have the plate clean when the meal Is fin. ished. It is not always practicable to depend upon a neighbor at table to as- sist In getting away with a large din. ner, and In order to insure the final consumption of the allotted portion. visiting Indians call upon these pro- fesional eaters, whose duty 1t Is to sit beside them throughout meal anI eat what the guest leaves The pro- fesional eaters are never looked upon in the light of guests. but more as travelling companions with a particular duty to perform. These eaters receive from ons dollar to two and even three dollars for each meal where they as. sist. It is said that one of these pro fessional eaters has been known tc dispose of seventeen pounds of beef at a sitting
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
Break" on the Wire.

TWO telegraph operators were seat cd in downtown cafe recently when an athletic young man and an exceed ingly pretty girl entered. They were placed at table opposite the key" men, who were sitting side by side in a position facing the girl. As Is tho custom of the craft when wishing to discuss someone in public place they telegraphe6 to each other, using their
 Knives on the plate. "Peacherino, isn't she?" one ticked
 to the other.
 "A tree full" came back the tapping reply. Wonder who the sack Is with herr"
 Search me-looks like a boob tied
 up with wren like her" Bet they aren't married. If they
 are. all she needs to do to get a di.
 vorce Is to exhibit that map O, his in court"
 While the two men were enjoying a huge laugh over their silent joking they were surprised and somewhat alarmed to hear some more table knife teiegraphy." The "peacherino" wss doing 1t and she did not look at
 all pleased. either. You two would better look out
 while you are all together" carelessly ticked her knife blade while she list. ened to something her companion was saying. This sack and boob, as you
 called him. with the divorce map, is my husband-boilermake by trade. He eats fresh little boys Something happened to the wires. about that time and all communicati ton
 ceased.-Kansas City Journal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
THE SENATOR EXPLAINS.

"It is said that the vote as certi- fled shows the aggregate number cast to be in excess of the poll tax pay ments in the year 1913. This circum- stance is susceptible of many explan- ations that are consistent with the law and an honest election. In the first place, the rules and regulations under which the primary election was held permit citizen to vote who has paid the poll tax assessed against him at the time of collecting taxes next preceding the election, or when he has become subject to the poll tax since the collection for that year Since the purpose in holding a pri- mary election is to select group of party candidates to be voted for at the September election, it is therefore obviously proper that the voters to be consulted in making such nominations are those who will be qualified to vote at the general election in September. It is an absurdity to limit the right to vote in making such nominations to persons whose right to exercise the electoral franchise will expire on the first Saturday before the first Mon day in July, as will be the case under a poll tax payment made in 1913. Then, many local conditions in Poin- lishment of several large milling plants, are said to account for the greater part of this apparent excess vote"
 The above is offered by Senator Clarke as an explanation of how ,442
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
BRUNDIDCE 10 ADDRESS
 THE STATE CONVENTION

Little Rock, April 3.-S. Brundidge of Searcy, who has figured recently in several close political contests, will head the White county delegation to the Democratic state convention. which meets in Pine Bluff in June. MT. Brundidge is scheduled for an address before the state convention, detailing at length his experiences in election manipulations in Arkansas. 1t will be very appropriate time and place For an address of that kind, and MT. Brundidge says he is fully pre- pared to do justice to the occasion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
BEtS0N TO RUN FOR
 SECRETARY OF STATE

Little Rock, April 3-V. A. Beeson, editor of the Morrilton Headlight, and nominated as representative from Conway county spent Thursday in Little Rock and while here an- nounced he would be candidate for Secretary of State two years hence. Mr. Beeson is one of the most popular young men in the Arkansas Press As sociation, and is in line for the pres idency of that body. He will be ele- vated from the vice presidency at the meeting to be held in Little Rock in May.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
CONWAY HIGH LOSES.

Morrilton, April G. Morrilton High school Saturday defeated Conway High school, to 1. Perminter, the local twirler, pitched air-tight balls throughout the contest, and allowed but five scattered hits. In pinches he frightened up and struck out the batters. Eighteen Conwayites fan ned. Joslin pitched a good game for Conway and under ordinary circum- stances, should have won, out cratic support probably lost him his game Neither team hit heavily.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
OUR POSITION THE SAME.

The infamous efforts of Clyde Go ing and other Clarke henchmen to rob Judge Kirby of his nomination for the United States senate is the most astounding and audacious in- stance of political burglary ever at tempted in the state of Arkansas or any other state-Log Cabin Demo- crat.
 Not so bold and fraudulent on it's face, but just continuation of the fraud which was perpetrated on the Democratic voters of the state last summer when Hon. s. Brundidge was robbed of the governors office Searcy News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
FUNERAL OF R. G. CAMPBELL

The funeral of the late Robert G. Campbell was held at Naylor with Masonic honors Sunday afternoon. MT. Campbelfs surviving brothers and sisters, J. E. Campbell of At wood, Okla, w. C. Campbell of Me dill, Okla, and Mrs. Minerva Harris of Aplin, Ark, all reached Naylor in time for the funeral. His wife and three children survive Mir. Campbell
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
CONWAY DEFEATS "AGGIES'

In seven-inning battle royal Sat urday afternoon, the Conway town team won from the Russellville "Aggies," to o. The teams were evenly matched and put up classy article of ball, Conway winning the contest by virtue of hitting at oppor tune times.
 Charles, pitching for Conway, was practically invincible, allowing the visiting aggregation but four bingles for as many bases. He whiffed seven of them and walked none.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
OLD COUNCIL TO MEET
 ON MONDAY, APRIL B

The outgoing city council will hold its final meeting and wind up it's affairs on the night of Monday, April l3, according to Mayor w. H Dun can. The new council will meet and be sworn in on the following night, and the mayor says the old council will complete it's business on Mon day night, in order not to delay the inauguration of the new officials.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
NEW STREET AWNINGS.

The contract has been let for the erection of new swinging awnings at Nos. III, 113 and 1t5 North Front etreet, the work having been begun this morning. This work will greatly improve the appearance of that part of town
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06

IN Crawford county, which was carried by Judge Kirby so much dis satisfaction followed the election of a Clarke delegation to the state conven- ton. that the chairman has called an other convention to be held on April
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
UTLEY IN RUN-OFF.

w. A. Utley, formerly of Faulkner county, will run off the race for rep resentative of Saline county with W. l.. Halbert in the secon,1, primary to be held Wednesday. Tn the primary of March p Halbert led~Utley by a plurality of 33.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06

R. M. Clibourn has returned from Arkansas City, where he has been wis ting his daughter for sometime. He is improved in health since his recent illness.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
STATE NORMAL WINS.

Little Rock, April 6.-The State Normal team of Conway won from the Deaf Mute Institute Saturday. II
 to 5. Terrific hitting featured the contest, with the pedagogues getting the better of the argument. Houser was in fairly good trim for the oc- casion. and pitched a nice game. His teammates also put. up good game.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06

For Sale-Good young milch COW. Phone 814--5R. John Reeves.-dw1t*
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-06
JACKSON TEACH
 FRS.

President J. J. Doyne delivered an address to the teachers of Jackson county at Newport Saturday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-03
Foreign Relations Committee To-
day Adopts, Resolution Putting
Matter Up to Body--WiII Not A.
feet Repeal Bill Fight.

Washington, June BY vote Of s
To I the Senate foreign relations COM
mittee today adopted the Sutherland
resolution directing President Wilson
To open Negotiations with Great Brit
ain for special arbitration of the Pam
anna tolls dispute. The resolution now
goes to the Senate.
Senators Stone. OGorman, Pome-
rene, Swanson and Smith of Arizona,
Democrats, Smith, of Michigan, and
Borah, Republicans, voted against it..
Hitchcock, Williams ana Salisbury,
Democrats, and Lodge, Root. McCum-
ber, Sutherland and Burton voted for
it. Three were not present.
OGorman declared the action would
not affect the fight against the pass
age of the repeal bill.
The resolution was debated vigor-
ously. 1t was pointed out the Suther-
land resolution was not proposed as
an amendment to the pending repeal
bill but that its passage would lead
directly to opening up negotiations for
no matter what became of
that bill.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-03
Blue AND The GRAY
JOIN IN EXERCISES
Vets of North and South Dedicate
Confederate Monument

Washington, ID. c.. June S-The blue
and the gray will join i'm the notable
program of exercises that is to be car
ried out at the Arlington National
Cemetery tomorrow on the occasion
of the unveiling of the imposing
monument which has been erected TO
the Confederate dead who are buried
there. The final details of the un-
yelling program We're arranged to-
cay. Col Hilary A. Herbert, former
secretary of the navy and chairman
of the monument committee will pre-
side at the exercises. President Will
son will be the principal speaker. As
guests of honor will be Gen. Bennett
Young of Kentucky. commander-in-
chief of the United Confederate Vet
crans. and Washington Gardner of
Iichg2n, commander-in- chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic. The ma
tional heads Of the United Daughters
Of the ConfcGcracy and the Sons of
Confederate Veterans also will be
present. Hundreds of Civil war vet
Grams from Virginia, Maryland, North
Corolina and other states will attend
the unveiling.
The monument to the Confederate
dead was erected through the efforts
of the United Daughters of the Con-
federacy. which raised fund of $50
00o for the purpose. II was designed
and executed by the American sculp-
tor, Sir Moses Ezekiel. himself a
southerner who served i'm the Confed-
er;.te army In his early youth and was
graduated the year after the close of
the war from the virginia Military
Institute. The Arlington memorial
has received the unanimous praise of
thH art critics and others who have
been permitted to view IT,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-03
NO WORD is RECEIVED.
Relatives of Mrs. Elizabeth Lempinen
Believe She Is Lost.

Since the disaster which befell the
Empress of Ireland of the Canadian
Pacific Steamship company, which was
sunk in the gulf Of the st. Lawrence
last week, taking down with her more
than LOCO passengers and crew, no
word has been received here concern
ing the welfare of Mrs. Elizabeth Lem
pinen, who perhaps was the only Calu-
met passenger aboard the ship. AL
though they are hoping against hope,
her daughter, Mrs. Gust Lungi. and
other relatives i'm the copper country
feel that their fears have been realized
and that the aged lady is numbered
among the lost. Mrs. Lempinen, who
was 73 years of age, was on her way
unaccompanied TO He!slngfGrs, Finland,
to spend her declining years with a
wealthy sister, aged 80. Her daughter
and other relatives in Calumet advised
strongly against the trip, but could not
swerve Mrs. Lempinen from her plan.