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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Festival Season Approaching


 In the south May is the generally accepted month for festivals, espe- cially festivals of musical charac- ter.
 For several years past Birmingham has had festivals in which a sym phony orchestra and vocal artists were the principal features In this cltys early days a large chorus trained to sing some great oratorio was the conspicuous feature, but in the last few years no attempt has been made to present large chorus numbers.
 Recently the musical forces of Bir- mingham have organized a chorus of nearly 200 voices, and this large band of slngers-the largest ever assem- bled here-wil be in fine form by May; and in order that the chorus may be heard in public festival should be arranged for. It is hoped that those especially interested in musical affairs on pretentious scale will take up this matter without delay and secure the necessary orchestra Unless prompt action is taken the only acceptable orchestra available now will have been engaged elsewhere. The month of May would hardly seem like May in Birmingham without festival, and now that splendid cho- rus is getting in shape it would be par ticularly regrettable were the season to pass without some refined and ele- vating entertainment of the class re- ferred to.
 The music lovers throughout this part of Alabama look forward to music festival time with keen interest, and if the festival should go by de- fault this year our out-of-town friends would wonder and ask what had become of Birmingham's enter prise.
 Few things have done so much to advertise Atlanta as it's grand opera l festival. 4 few years ago Atlanta | built a large auditorium chiefly for the purpose of making opera festivals possible. Grand opera is so expensive that hall seating many thousands is necessary in order that receipts may come up to the expenditures. The Grand opera in Atlanta every May has not only been self but usually there has been a large surplus for the local guaran- 1 tee fund. This season Atlanta's opera 1 festival will break all records. The guarantee required was $50,000. This | week the first days sale of season tickets brought in S41 ,000. Such a | ticket sale is indeed phenomenal.
 When Birmingham has it's audito rum grand opera festival here every | year will be in order. Since Atlanta has established May opera festival it would be a good idea for Birming | ham to have grand opera in the fall, and to make speciality of music | festival with a monster chorus in May. | But at the present time May festival with orchestra, solo quartet and cho- rus is all that can be considered from a practical viewpoint.
 Unless a decision on the part of . those who promote musical projects is reached within the next few days it will be too late to talk about a festival for 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
 ESTIMATE OF THE PRESIDENT


 When MT. Wilson came to office the soothsayers were telling us that We were on the brink of social destruction because the interests owned the ma chinery of life, and the banks con trolled the undertaking business, and there was nothing for the common peo- pie any more except to work hard till they died and were buried for the profit of the powers in control.
 Folks can hardly feel so now The tariff has been revised downward: the new currency law has relieved the bankers of part of the control of money, and the only question about the cor porations seems to be how much regu- lation they can stand without losing the ability to contribute nourishment transportation and the other neces- saries to unincorporated people. Surely we have made as much progress as any people ever made in year towards realization of the scriptural injunction against taking thought for the mor- row.
 It is reassurng to have anxiety so far allayed about the destruction of our civilization by the capitalistic sys- tenn. But we don't want to overdo even good thing. Neither do we want to leave it incomplete. We look to Presi- dent Wilson for help in both those par ticulars. He is not our lawmaking body, neither is he our judiciary, but he is d penetrating and very Ninfiuential mind, that can be trusted. we believe, to work for the maintenance of sufficient clear space between the capitalists, the labor unions, the social workers and the courts, for the ordinary American fam fly to live its life, duly nourished, and reproduce anything 1t may have that is worthy of reproduction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Jenkln Lloyd Jones Coming

The friends and admirers of Jenllin Lloyd Jones. for many years pastor of All Souls church, Chicago, will be glad to know that this charming speaker is to deliver an address in Temple Emanu-El next Saturday night. His theme will be Who Are the Cultured?'
 An old citizen in speaking of Mr. Jones' said: He is one of the greatest orators have ever heard. He came to Bir- mingham several seasons in succession to deliver lectures in the university extension course, and he never failed to dra W large audiences. His lecture some years ago on Victor Hugo delivered in the old Tenn pie Emanu-El, was literary and oratori- cal treat that l shall never forget"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

BLOODHOUND TESTIMONY
rom the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
 Bloodhound testimony must be very weighty, according to some of our South ern friends, who have written to the Sun In past years their humorous disgust at the bloodhound of the drama novel and saffron newspap per. These experts hold that the average bloodhound is a sumph, not to say an idiot; unable to find any ,hlhg' including his daily meals, with- cut assistance; with no more geograph- icai sense than dead jellfish. Their oioodhounds lick fondly the hands of pursued criminals, snarl at constables ana other innocent folks. and when over taken by the fierce Mecklenburg rabbits UT North Carolina. climb in wild disorder to the tailest turpentine tree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
AN All. CARTOON
From the Mobile Register.

The Age-Herald's cartoonist hits cen ter. This time, Old Man Travelling Public has just been divorced from a goat la belled "Those Coupons He Saved" He Was crossing the track, the goat leading at the end of a string, when along cam. the Surrender Special" and c..t the string in two. The old man exclaims, .So long, by dear aEgora!" On the rear plat forri of the train State Officiai' and Railroad oniciaF are embracing with sicat joy, ard smack. smack. sIna cK:" cones back Ike the sound of s.,e exha ust of locomotive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
THEY DON'T SEE THE JOKE

From the Washington Star.
 You think the American people lack A sense of humor?"
 Yes" replied the frank visitor from q broad; otherwise you wouldn't find so many people weighing over POD pounds who dance the tango"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Birmingham's Population

When l found by looking over the New York World almanac for 1914 that Birmingham's population was esti mated at 1S0,O00, I thought perhaps that was an exaggeration; but after spending several days here, I would think that 100000 would be conserva- tive estimate" said Joseph F. Dillon of Chicago
 My only visit to Birmingham prior to this was 12 years ago. The city had a brisk appearance then, and l was particularly struck with the beauty of the residence sections; but look ing back. Birmingham seemed like d very small town then, compared with the city today. All cities of the larger size boast of handsome residences. but in addition to the hundreds and hun dreds of elegant houses here the lawns and the artistic treatment of the grounds surrounding many homes greatly impress the visitor. Few cities in this country or Europe, for that mat ter, have such enchanting landscape ef- fleets as Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

Texas widow wants to sell her hus- Museum of Natural History. Very few husbands have any pecuniary value after they are dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

Congressman Shaughnessy of Rhode Island has written to 5S,OOO farmers in that state offering to send them free seed. What does he care? Uncle Sam pays the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
WELLS CONSERVATIVE ESTIMATE

From the Alabama Courier
 Col. Marcus Well says that Underwood VIII have majority ol cc,J2O votes in the April primar,f In this estimate he gives Underwood ciily 400 ma orlty in I.inest.le county. If the colonel IS us -cons,lva- tive in al! his estimates us he is in this., Underwood will have in the neighborhood of s0.gGD majority for Limestone will give hini more ti an deubl, pN .aaior,tv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord, give me grace to pray, not Tor lesser burden but for greater with ease, hut builded up to lar ger labors. But, o Thou who watch est all Thy people. let me not fall under too heavy load. For Jesus sake. Amen.-H. II. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

Alarmsts predict that the world will face starvation before the end of the century. Just about that time prices for food everywhere will be on a par with those at present charged in some of the lobster palaces. .fstHPs0 tF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

From the Charleston News and Courier.
 Press dispatches say that man who recently disappeared from his home in the west has been found safe at New Yolk." Another example of journalistic inaccu- racy. No man is ever safe at New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

The Austrian Emperor, Franz Joseph at the age of S3, smokes 20 long, black cigars day. which is ample proof of the fact that the old gentleman is able to sit up and take nourishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

Paris reformer planes men for im- modest gowns. However, he places the blame on the men who make them and not on the men who stare at them so hard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

Edison became so bored at his winter home In Florida that he sent to New York for a photograph and some records. Some people simply don't know how to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

President Wilson had a quiet time in Philadelphia last week. That's the place to go for a quiet time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
JUST IT

From the New York Globe.
 Mir. Longsuffer-Say, janior, it's down to zero in my flat.
 The Janitor-Down to zero, is it3 That's nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

A beauty of the London revue "Keep Smiling" is going to marry a wealthy American. Some "dook's' heart is sure to be broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

An Iowa woman who laughed herself to death had probably been reading about the manner in which Denver man hopes to raise the Titanic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

An eastern man recently choked his wife, who is a prominent suffragette. and called her devil Votes for women,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

Melba temporarily lost her voice in Bos- ton. Birmingham having recently been snubbed by Melba. isn't going to shed any tears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
UNDERWOOD UNANIMOUSLY

From the Mobile Item
 We hear so little of Mr. Hobson these days that we have about decided that the state will go unanimously for Oscar | Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

It is positively announced that Miss Eleanor Wilson is not engaged. Great excitement on the woman's page
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
BAD NEIGHBORHOoD

It seems that nothing can prevent Mir. Roosevelt from becoming a grandfather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
THE CRUCIAL TEST.

Lady Passenger: This storm is her- rible. Is there nothing further. captain, that you can do to insure our safety?f
 Steamer Captain: We have done all, and nothing remains but to trust in the Lord.''
 Lady Passenger Dear mel Is 1t as bad as that?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
TROUBADOUR AND JESTER
A SILHOUETTE,

At night athwart the way I stood And watched her window veil A soft moon flung it's argent flood Upon her balloon rail- She came, oh. rapturous vision fair, And back the curtain drew The moonlight kissed her lustrous hair As only Titan knew. The rounded arm and curved line Of palpitating mould: A silhouette. Raphaelesque. divine, Traced heath a sillSen fold. And then dissolved she from my view As starlight quits the wold; But, oh, the raptures that I knew, Unspeakable, untold.
 A FIRE BELL. Harry: "so you've lost your job on the morning daily?'
 Chawly: "Yes, I had charge of the birth, wedding and funeral writeups and the column bells, knells and yells and the boss fired me-"
 MIR MARCH. Of my Lady February
 I've sung and now comes MT. March With cheeks puffed out and towsled head AS a spruce pine, fir tree or larch. His nostrils wide with blzzards blow; His throat roars as a lion or bull, And from his noise you'd think he had The habit of Atlanta full But it says in the almanac That he will not thus always blow; Though as Atlanta he came in, Out he'll like Montgomery go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
DUAL DUTY.

DUAL DUTY. Druggist: Here is a medicine good for man and beast" Wife: Give me two bottles of it please; can use one and my husband \ the other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
TELEPHONE Hell (prfvate exchange connecting all Aepartments), Main 4OOO.

But what musicf My Lord, I hear none-None! The music of the spheres: -Pericles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
SPURS CLIPPEI

SPURS CLIPPED. Mrs Brown: ,"Mr Jones claims that he is henpecked.'
 Mir. Brown: quite natural; he was a perfect coxcomb before his marriage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Merchant Talks of Active Trade

Our business was very brisk in Feb ruary, and We expect it to be decidedly active throughout the spring." said M. W. Searight of the Searight- Reese Furniture company.
 We had a large and satisfactory special February sale, and following that sale business with us has been a little quiet, but it will soon be active again. From all indications l would say that the year 1914 is going to be very busy year in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
WORK BOTH WAYS.

WORK BOTH WAYS. Absence makes the heart grow fonder But when at home they wish us, And we're away, most of wives Nowadays grow suspicious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
SIMPLE LIFE.

Since I was young the styles have
 changed, And even names beguile; What then was lingerie is now A hustle and a smile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

At night athwart the way I stood
 And watched her window veil. A soft moon flung it's argent flood
 Upon her balcon rail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

Enterted at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
0zark's Band.

Through the efforts of Roy Bell, assisted by the business men of this town the Ozark Brass Band has been reorganized and is now practicing daily. The boys will give concerts in the front of the respective busi- ness houses on Saturday 14th. We have a complete band here with the exception of a cornet player and Mir. Wallace Hanna, who last week became the hus- band of Mrs. Lois Bristow Car ter. was found to be in possess ion of a first class cornet and was placed under guard and not allowed to leave town. at least not until the concerts are over and we are assured of at least some home talent music.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Was A Big Day.

The living doll" at Roy Bells Saturday afternoon proved a gratifying success. Some time before the appointed hour many people gathered around the show window to get the first glimpse.
 The thick falling snow only made the scene more beautiful and filled each boy and girl with Christmas joy. In the wind up of this novel feature the living doll' handed out gifts to more than a hundred kids" A box of candy for each boy and a ring for the girls.
 The event will long be remem- bered by the children of Ozark who have long since learned that Roy Bellis their unfailing friend.
 The little doll was the little adopted daughter of MT. and Mrs. Champe Bell. Geneva (for that is her name) is just as sweet every day, and that is all we have to say about it.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Are You A Friend
 To The Needy?

The Ozark Charity Association has reorganized and now we want your hearty cooperation and support.
 If you can't give money to this association no doubt you have some old clothes. shoes. hats, quilts. canned fruits, or anything you can give that will help somebody
 These wares will he taken charge of by this committee and stored in the building over C. w.. and Roy Bells store.
 Let us have what you can spare at once and we will send a hack after same.
 Yours with a helping hand, Committee: J. T. Greer, John Edgin, Whitney Johnson, Arthur Dupriest, Roy Bell.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
The Winter Months.

It is the common belief that the first three days of December indicate the weather for the three winter months. If this should prove to be correct, De- cember is to be cloudy and mild up to the last part when it is to be colder with probable storms. January will be colder with threatening storms for the first part, the middle half of February will be winter weather as the morning of the third was cloudy and colder.
 Holden Entererprise.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Large Suits Filed.

Two large suits were filed last week with Circuit Clerk Water. field, to come up in the Febru. ary term of court. They are, John H. Vaughn, as receiver for Burke & McNamara vs Phipps Lumber Go. for $50, 1000 which they claim is due the plaintiff on contract for work done on the railroad from Combs to Cass. The other is personal injury suit against the Iron Mountain Rail- road entered by Dr. Stewart, of Mulberry, for SIP, 900.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Pie Supper.

Following is the program fol the pie supper at Mountain View Dec. 18th. Opening talk, L. E. Gerbig. Rec, Ruby Hilliard. Music by the Band. Speech, Grat Sells. Rec, Fay McGehee. Solo, Lena Chancey. Rec, Nita Sells. Rec, Eveline Gerbig. Music.
 Speech, Bluford Haislip. Rec, Myrtle Mcconnell. Rec, Fannie Powell. Music.
 Reading, Orville Gerbig. Dialogue by the Boys. Music.
 The proceeds go for the Sun. day school. Everybody come and enjoy yourself. Selling of Pies by Sam Powell.
 Committee.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Thursday Afternoon Club.

On last Thursday Mrs. Burrow entertained the Thursday Social Club besides about ten guests. The guests were met at the door by Misses Grace Ford and Hallie Eichenberger. The house was beautifully decorated in Christ mas decorations. Holly. thistle toe, and even the Christmas bell hung in the archway. made you think Old Santa had already ar rived. Then all the rooms were filled with beautiful white chry santhemums and American Beauty roses.
 Progressive rock and needle work were engaged in all even ing. About 1 o'clock Mrs. Bur row, assisted by Messrs John Davidson. Deane. Jr.. Ford and Cooper, served a three-course luncheon.
 First, chicken salad on lettuce leaf, Hot chocolate. cheese straws, stuffed olives. and sand wiches. Second, orange jello with whipped cream. and a car nation as favor for each one, and last, after dinner, coffee
 The guests all declared Mrs, Burrow a successful entertainer. The Club decided to have a Christmas tree at Mrs J. NJ. Bills Tuesday, Dec. 29th. Com mittees are. Mrs. w. W. Adams. Chairman; Mrs. l.. H. Moore and Mrs. Protheroe. Committee on decorations and reception. Mrs. G. A. A. Deane. Jr. Chair man; Mrs. Jno. Davidson and Mrs. Monta Adams.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Calvert-Webb.

Miss Alma Webb, daughter of Dr. w. s. Webb, of Hope. was married to P. R. Calvert of Little Rock at 4 o'clock yester- day afternoon at the home of the brides parents in Hope by the Rev. T. D. Brown of the Baptist church. Miss Nell Berry of Dallas, Tex, was the ring-bearer. Mir. Calvert is a brother-in-law to J. E. Harris of the State Highway Department. MT. and Mrs. Calvert, who ar- rived in Little Rock last night, will make their home at 31O8 West Fourteenth street.
 Gazette, 9th.
 Miss Alma is the elder daugh- ter of her parents and though Ozark is her native home she left here when a mere girl and is known to everyone here and in the county. She is quite tal- ented and a clever musician. Her sweetness of disposition has made all love her. Congratula- tions and best wishes are in or der here are ours MT. and Mrs. Calvert
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Careless Disregard for Life.

The careless disregard of life in for mer days is illustrated in grisly story to which Lamb added a char acteristic touch. A naval officer, in describing an action in which he had played his part. mentioned how two sailors were carrying shipmate be- low who had both legs shot of, when another shot came along and took off his arms. whereat the sailors at once threw him out of port. though he was still alive. Shame, d--d shame" interrupted Lamb. "He m-might have lived to have been an ornament to society."-London Daily Chronicle.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Shipping Rock From Here.

A large crew of negroes with wagons, teams, and camping outfit arrived here on the local Saturday evening and were sent out to Poping Sunday morning and pitched camp on the John Davidson rock quarry. They are part of Feb Wards rock crew and are under a Mr. Cole, who is 8 sub-contractor for some gov ernment levee work in the south eastern part of the state.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
The POcketbOok Owner Found

We had numberless inquiries last week regarding the lost pock- etbook. but it was not until late Friday evening that the real owner appeared on the scene to claim it. R. L. Newberry. who resides in the North side of town accurately described the pocket book and it was delivered to him. Well we have seen lots of men smile. but for smile that was a smile you should have seen Mir. Newberry as he did the tango" around this office.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
Peruvian Plant Grows wool"

A plant producing the finest quality of cotton is indigenous to Peru. The fiber so closely resembles wool that the entire product is utilized in the manufacture of wooden goods which are. in certain respects, improved by the admixture. This peculiar cotton commands price of 10 per cent high CT than other qualities. and Peru is the sole source of the worlds supply. It cultivated year after year; but in spite of increased outputs, the demand ex- ceeds the supply.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15

Should you happen around the postoffice and suddenly glance in the mouth of a German seige gun don't get excited, it is harm les. Sam Warner, that refresh ing individual who can be found watching the block while the errant operator. Tom Harmed, talks to the feminine passengers whom the company may have on hand for transportation, or can be found in the office adjoining the manager of the Home Tel ephone. In the latter office which is used for telephone SUD- plies. Sam will be found draw ing cartoons, at which he is very original. or designing munitions of war at which he is also orig inal. We said that his siege gun was German. we were then taking the priviledge usually accorded a reporter. We men, ton this latter in order that Kaiser Wilhelm may not have grounds for a islander suit.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15

]. F. Hall. of East Enterprise Johnson countv) called at this office Saturday, inquiring about a lost pocketbook. A neighbor of his lost one. containing some thing over Sl5. in Ozark recently and Mr. Hall, having noticed the Found Ad" which recently ap- peared in this paper and having business in Ozark. called around to see Us. IL was decided that the pocketbook was not the neighbor's. Mir. Hall 'loafed" around awhile before starting home. He says that Ozark is drawing more trade from that section than usual and accounts for 1t by the fact that Ozark offers better prices for cotton, better quality of merchandise and better roads than the adjoin- ing towns. We enjoyed Mir. Halls visit very much as it gives Us additional proof that the Spec tator covers not only Franklin but the neighboring counties.