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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
THE NONCRYING BABY
Infants Yell Claimed To Be Music To
 It's Mothers Ears

Europe has rarely lent us more inter esting woman than Dr. Maria Montessori. who is now in New YorM in the course of an American lecture tour. says the Bos- ton Transcript She possesses grace, in- telligence and originality, and the prod uct of these in her case Is the high mis- sion of training children along natural lines in order to avoid the waste and shock of previous methods.
 Her method does not begin to be ap- piled until the child is 21a or 3 years old, but she has theories that keep pace with it from the moment 1t is born. Prop ery brought up children to not cry Is a dictum which will certainly make the a child cries. she continues. that means it Is suffering. Modern science has been able to interpret the needs of babies so that they will not suffer. and, therefore, do not cry" and she tells ot some of the great hospitals at Rome where one may see 60 newborn babies in ward, yet not hear a peep from any of them. All day long there will be the silence of the grave in that ward. broken only by queer little gurgling noise when child wakes up and Is hun gry" The American mother would re- gard such situation as unnatural and almost uncanny. If her own infant were
 in the group this strange self-restraint would even alarm her. In order to estab- lish a new theory 1t is sometimes net essary to break down an old one. The lusty yell of a newborn infant is music in the mothers ears. What will tho iokesmiths, what the cartoonists do fl we are to have no more crying babies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
CLOSE CAMPAIGN
 IN JOINT DEBATE Bankhead and Oliver Close Campaigns in Addresses
 at Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa. April i.--t Special. )-In a spirited joint debate here today. heard by crwod that overflowed the Tus- caloosa county courthouse, w B. Bank head and W. B. Oliver, rival candidates for Congress from the Sixth congress siopal district, concluded their cam paigns.
 Mir Oliver spoke first, making an eloquent and ringing plea in support of the democratic platform and outt lining his policies. In conclusion he directed his remarks to various reports that he said had been circulated by the opposition. It had been stated by 8 newspaper friendly to the opposition that MT. Bankhead ought to be elect ed on his record. MT, Oliver then pro ceeded to recite that record as solic- itor from the attorney generals report which showed that MT. Bankhead had secured only 29 per cent of convictions and only about 10 per cent in prohibi- tion cases. He also introduced affi- davits tending to show that Mr Bank head had been inconsistent in state ments regarding his views on prohi- bition and he arraigned him vigorously for his attitude.
 Replying to the charge that Tusca- loosa county was asking too much. Mr. Oliver said that this was a surprise coming from Walker county and a member of the Bankhead family He reviewed the offices had by members of his opponents family. He dis claimed any intention to reflect on them but mentioned them in reply to the charge that Tuscaloosa county asked too much. Oliver was frequently inter- rupted by. applause and was given a great ovation at the conclusion.
 MT. Bankhead replied in forceful speech. resenting, he said, the attack on his ability and his integrity. He cited other solicitors whose percentage he said, was less than his. He denied that he had been inconsistent in his prohibition or expressions. He criti- cized his opponent for what he called mud singing and charged that he had lowered the plane of the cam paign.
 The Oliver committee tonight issued statement estimating MT Divers majority at 2000 and predicting that he would carry every county in the district except Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
INTERESTING PLANS FOR
 A. E. A., EVENING SESSIONS
II, FLORA ML>Ee HARRISON

The orpheum theatre has been chosen as the place of meeting for the evening sessions of the Alabama Educational as sociation. which will be held here dur ing the present week.
 On Thursday evening two speakers will address the teachers on More Revenue for Educational Purposes Superntend- ent of Education William F Feagin will speak on How to Get More Revenue The other speaker is Mr. Clarence F. Ousley, editor of the Record Of Fort Worth, Tex. As president of the Texas Conference for Education, an organiza- tion of teachers and laymen. Mr. ousley has had more than brief experience in dealing with this problem. and in his ad- dress here he will tell hew this conIer- enee has aided in advancing Texas edu- cationally during the past five years by increasing local taxation. Mr Ouslev was president of this conference until the present year and is in a position to have a broad view of the question he will discuss
 On the same evening Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of education in Rowan county, Kentucky. will discuss iliteracy in the southern states Mrs. stewart is the founder of the moonlight schools of Kentucky
 On Friday evening Dr. Charles W. Kent of the University of Virginia will speak on Expert Supervision of Schools" Ala bama has given especial attention to this phase of school work for several years. and Alabama teachers will be interested to hear Dr. Kent discuss this subject
 On the same programme is William Erwin Halbrook, principal of the High school in Choctaw, Ark Mir. Halbroot ras spent his life in the Ozark moun- tains, 20 miles from a railroad. and his work as rural school teacher has won him much more than. statewide recogni- ton. He is entirely familiar with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
Matthews to Be Here

Franklin K. Matthews. chief scout librarian of the Boy Scouts of New York city. will be in Birmingham Wednesday and Thursday and a called meeting of the local Boy Scout pa trols has been issued for Wednesday night at o'clock in the central pub lie library on the fourth floor of the city hall MT. Matthews, Local Library Director Carl H. Milan and Scout Com missioner Ballard will make addresses to the boys and the boys will perform stunts" MT. Matthews has general su- peryision over all Boy Scout litera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
MISSOURI WHEAT
 IN GOOD CONDITION

Columbia. Mo. April 1.-The condition of Missouri wheat on April was the highest ever recorded in the offices of the state board of agrieuhure according to the report of the secretary of the board, made public today.
 The condition was ss.s. 13.1 per cent above the 10-year average. The live stock shortage continues. according to the re- rfr ri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

mountaineers, and coming directly from lis work among them, he will talk on Compulsory School Attendance taking their viewpoint and telling of the effect this proposed law would have upon them.
 Since the publication of several books about the mountain people, attention has been drawn 10 them as being one of the rnique and interesting products of the southern states and one of the problems as well. Those >who are interested in tho subject will enjoy knowing more of the mountaineer's life from as close an observer as MT. Halbrook Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

We do not think it wise to rob the poor infant of his initial processes in findiag his voice. That is one of his instincts and impulses which two or three years later pr. Montessori is so careful to cher ish and permit to do It's perfect work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
The Quickest Way

From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Te Telegraph.
 They had been making hay while the sun shone, and when they had finished a high haystack the boy shouted from the top: down?' The farmer considered the problem and finally solved it:
 'Oh. jest shet yer eyes an walk around a bit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
A Speedier Step ...--s

TUTI
 The chief was berating patrolman.
 Why did you let that crook get away from you?" he demanded. You saw him enter the house?"
 Yes, chief"
 And you saw him come out?"
 "Yes. chief"
 Then why didn't you dance right after him?"
 "I did dance after him." protested tho patrolman, but you see he was using the tango, and l was using the hesita- ton"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

CHANGE OF PROGRAMNE. "AD- VENTURES or kATHLN<" WILL APPEAR EVERY OTH- FER TUESDAY INSTEAD OF THURS DAYS. AT THE TRIANON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

work done by the police department dur ing the month ending March 31 1914: Cases tried in recorders court No l. ar rests made in Precincts 1. 3, f and 5
 Con-
 Ar vic Con- Charge rests tions. tin d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE EIGHTH SERIES IN THE "ADvENTURES OF KATHLYN," AND REMEMBER IT'S TUESDAY NOT THURSDAY AS HERE TOEORE, AT THE TRIANON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
Inspiration
From Judge.

You can't write verse on some sub jeets. Now, for instance, what poetry is there in pork chop?"
 "f can see you've never been real hun gry."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

YOUR VOTE FOR WILL T. LATHEM FOR SHERIFF WILL GIVE YOU A MAN WHO WILL LIVE TRUE TO HIS OATH OF OFFICE AND ENFORCE THE LAW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
Advertisement


 take this means of asking and urging my friends and the friends of law enforcement vote tomorrow for Mr. z. T. Rudulph for Solicitor of Jefferson county This, the most important office have to fill as it most affects immediate surroundings be properly filed takes for it is a mans ob-a job that re qures skill knowledge and courage industry patience and force of character
 When properly filled the lawbreakers will reform or seek fresh fields and pastures new for they cannot stay here and escape punishment.
 Mr. Ruduph is the for the job
 He will the law to be respected he will not op press the weak and the strong cannot ntimdate him; the lovers of the law will feel encouraged and conditions will improve
 Strong capable courageous honest and industrious he will reflect credit the county and urge his election
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
And what the poets? In such case Tenny- son would never have written:

But what am I?
 An infant crying in the night. An infant crying for the light. And with no language but cry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

Will please bear in mind that John Mcqueen is not in the contest for county solicitorship with Heflin, Black, McArthur and Rudulph. John Mcqueen is running for the office of so- licitor of the 10th judicial cir cult. Vote for John Mcqueen for circuit solicitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

The Legislature He Stands for Free Text Books in the Schools and
 Compulsory Education.
 vote for Barnes Morgan for the legislature repudtes the slate of self appointed leaders.
 BARNES MORGAN FOR THE LEGISLATURE-He is' pledged to the payment of witnesses in cash instead of script. BARNES MORGAN WILL REPRESENT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE LEGISLATURE-Hes is not controlled by special interests. BARNES MORGAN IN THE LEGISLATURE will urge Municipal Ownership of Waterworks and furnished cost to the people. BARNES MORGAN IN THE LEGIsLATURE will push things through which public interest demands ELECT BARNES MORGAN TO THE ELECISLATURE- will represent all the people all the time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

Totals ..................s243 1s9 Total arrests for recorders courts147 Total convictions .,...................l .l046 Arrested by police department and turned over to county authorities on
 warrants.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

Value of stolen property recovered and restored to owners .......... S6, AT. g Above report respectfully submitted.
 MARTIN EAGAN,
 Acting Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

Cases tried in recorders court No. ?, arrests made in Precinct ?, Ensley:
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-01-12
HOW TO
SAVE YOUR EYES
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-01-12

seasons and possibly one of the booster
organizations feels the same as the one
in Albany. If any one does not think
the Senators have reputation they
should have been with me at Albany.
On the way up from the depot some
fan says, Hello Baker. What you 60
ing to do to Albany this year, beat
themi' much to the discontinue of
the Albany moguls present. There are
a number of other towns who have
great deal of respect for the Senators,
also.
1.-THE next meeting will be held at
the Marion hotel, Salem, Saturday even.
ing, February Z, at which time it is
hoped to have representative present
from each town desiring to be in the
league and get down to important bust
ness.
''In the meantime hope to see some
booster organization get behind the SEN
ators or some individual buckle into the
proposition who is capable of getting
even better results than we have had
in the past"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-01-12
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ABOUT THE UNEMPLOYED.

Editor Capital Journal: I have
noticed considerable news, in the public
press recently about the unemployed
Of our western states, and the efforts
being made for their relief.
Such efforts are commendable, but
our thoughts and reflections, should not
be confined to merely granting relief.
The fundamental causes that produce
such conditions, should be sought and
remedied
Why is there such a vast number
of unemployed needing assistance in
our western states2 l will venture to
say that a majority of the wage-earn-
ing and farming classes place the re-
sponsibility for large share of such
conditions, upon commercial develop.
ment leagues that promote immigration.
Those organizations, that through de-
plorable efforts of misguided CONNER.
cial zeal. arc continually circulating
deceptive literature about the natural
resources and commercial conditions Of
the west; booster organizations that
circulate stories of commercial gain
that when true are deceptive, because
they are but part Of the truth; and
relate to exceptional cases Of financial
success and not to average conditions;
while unfavorabe conditions, or unsuc.
cessful efforts are never mentioned
Tennyson, in his writings says;
"That a lie which is half truth is
ever the blacklist OF lies; that lie
which is all lie may be met and
fought outright; but lie which is
part truth is q harder matter to
fight.
All western commercial boosting or.
CARNATIONS engage in such deceptive
work to promote immigration, and the
result is that vast numbers of the wage.
earning class are induced to come west,
under false conception Of actual con.
ditions, and in order to further pro.
mote immigration such class Of com.
mercal boosters, would bond for all
kinds Of hasty, spasmodic, public i'm.
provements, policy that calls for the
temporary employment of vast numbers
of transient contractors and laborers,
which later results in increasing the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-01-12
WORLD is WITH BAsco
Bligh Audience Is Kept in Perpetual
Uproar.

A laugh and the world laughs with
you" spirit spirit prevails at the Bligh
theatre and like certain food for
brain "there's a reason. The reason
in this instance is A. 3. Basco, maker
Of laughs and his clever associates now
holding the boards at this popular show
shop, If the world is with the one who
laughs, it is surely with the maker of
laughs; thus--all hail, A. B. Basco.
Seriously speaking-if it is possible
to speak seriously of that green.robed
red.haired, leg.twisting purveyorof.all.
things.comical-A. B. Basco and his
excellent company Of musical comedians
opened to a capacity audience Sunday
afternoon and evening at the ever pop.
ular Bligh, and in this feat they made
a rule which, so far, has not been
broken.
The fun vehicle is entitled "a Sea.
side Romance" though It is really our
old friend "The Rascal Pat, with ad.
ditions; the additions being more com.
edy--and Basco,
Being comedy, there is not much
Of plot, not enough to IVORY one in
keeping track Of the loose skens Of
the story, which accounts for its success
as laugh.makcr. One thing is certain,
though, there is not dull line from
start to finish, and the only way to
keep from laughing all the time is to
leave the theatre. The audience was all
there when the final curtain dropped
The chorus girls, well costumed and
well trained, are good workers, and,
what is most essential good lockers,
The songs are many and cqtchy well
sung and well executed.
Frank "Curly' Confer In straight
role, gets all he can out Of it, and he is
popular with the audience. Madge
Shuler, dainty and winsome Ms ever,
has only a small part, but she makes
up for the fewness Of her lines by the
excellence Of her musical numbers,
which she puts over in regular Schulcr
style
The other members Of the cast, May
Thompson and Jack Thompson, carry
out their respective characters in good
manner. A. p. Basco and his company
arc to remain in the city indefinitely,
and for all who enjoy good comedy, fine
singing and pretty girls the Bligh thea
trc now houses the banner attraction Of
the city.
Tonight n new bill, "a Chinese Am.
bassador" will be given. Same bin
Tuesday afternoon and evening, with
the additional feature Of the "Tango
Dances" eight in number on Tuesday
night. This is the first time the real
Tango will be seen in Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-01-12

amount of prospective, future public
improvements that would furnish en-
ployment to actual permanent settlers,
and also tending to increase the tax
burdens Of such class.
But it is probably useless to expect
any different efforts from needless
land spectators, real estate sharpers
and kindred classes, who through com
mercial boosting are endeavoring to
live as useless parasites upon society
by exploiting the resources of our coun-
try through the productive toll Of in
dustrious, useful citizens, for such class
generally have little regard for the
welfare of the masses, or for protecting
natural resources and commercial con.
ditions for the welfare Of future gen.
erations of Americans, except to the
extent it effects their own personal,
commercial explorations,
Do city commercial boosters desire
publicly, privately and invariably, to
place the commercial growth and the
wealth of our country above the char.
acter growth and character worth of
its population.
If history is to repeat itself and
American civilization must fall then
that time will come, not through the
lack of commercial wealth, but through
the lack Of character worth of Ameri.
can citizenship, And it seems to me
that any lack Of character worth, will
be largely the outgrowth Of that sub.
tie character undermining influence
that promotes city commercial methods
and organizations Of the present times.
1t is time for people generally, espe.
cially educational forces to think, speak
and write more about the, acquiring Of
worthy traits Of characters, and less
about producing and acquiring CONNER.
cial wealth, or developing the ability
TO acquire commercial wealth God
speed that future time when school
children may write essays about honor,
truthfulness, unselfish duty, kindness,
sympathy and kindred subjects relating
to character, instead Of about improving
public roads, patronizing hOme.indus-
try local crop returns, alfalfa growing
and other commercial problems
Whenl Oh, when will the CONNER.
cially dazed come totheir right senses
and realize that the greatest need in
the commercial affairs Of out times are
modest, unasuming characters Of un
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-01-12
EDWARDS is SIGNED BY
PRESIDENT OF SEATTLE TEAM
[rNlrEp rREss 1rAsnp w1nn.l

Seattle, Wash, Jan. l2.-President
Dugdale, of the Seattle club of the
Northwestern league, has announced
that L. j. Edwards, catcher, of Nc
Minnville, Or, has accepted terms from
Seattle. Dugdale now has four back
stops, Cadman, wally, Huhn and Ed
wards. hG
Dode Brinker will coach the Univer-
sity of Washington baseball team, if
Vancouver will give him permission.
Lou Nordyke is out of the running, as
he will manage Edmonton in the West.
ern Canada league.
The varsity team will take up soccer
Immediately, according to Graduate
Manager Horr. He hopes Oregon will
do the same, and thinks it possible to
play the first annual game this winter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-01-12
FREE CIGARETTE
HOLDERS THIS WEEK
Local Tobacco Dealers Give Away Fine
Cigarette Holders With Omar
Cigarettes

In connection with the sale Of Omar
Cigarettes in this ely, local dealers are
giving free, for few days, to each
purchaser of package of Omar, a
handsome cigarette holder This holder
has the merit of being practical as well
as attractive, because, unlike the ordin-
ary cigarette holder, it is extremely
light and almost indestructable. The
end in which the cigarette is inserted is
made Of German silver, while the stem
and mouthpiece are hard rubber. 1t is
the type Of cigarette holder which is
now most popular both in this country
and abroad.
The gift of these cigarette holders
through local dealers is made to in.
sure an extensive trial Of Omar Ciga-
rettes because Of the belief on the
part Of the manufacturers that .smok-
ers generally will like and continue
using this brand. It is said that the
plan is fully justified by results in 9th.
er cities. Omar Cigarettes are described
as new Turkish blend of very high
quality, with a flavor and fragrance
which are wholly different and unusu'
ally pleasing The supply of cigarette
holders on hand for distribution is
limited, and the local dealers are advis-
ing patrons to act promptly in order to
secure one.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-01-12

impeachable honor, who desires to live
as honorable industrious people, per.
forming useful self-sustaining produc-
tive toll, instead Of being imbued with
a predominating desire for sordid, sci.
fish, Individual and community gain
of commercial wealth, and living as
needless, useless, productive para
sites upon societyH
Yours truly,
INDEPENDENT THINKER