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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
ANYTHING WAS SAFE

From the New York Sun.
 When the snow fell thickest on the first night of the recent storm a Staten Is- land man got off the ferryboat at St. George and pulled out his gold watch to note the time. It fell from his hand into pile of snow He searched for 1t, of course, but as the wind was blowing d hurricane and he was numbed clear through he made up his mind he would have to let it go. So he reluctantly trudged up the street.
 The next day when he went down to the ferry the storm had abated some what and as he neared the particular pile of snow where he had dropped the watch he determined to have another look. So he went to it. There was no mile minute wind and no sleet in his face and his body was warm after a good solid breakfast
 He rumaged around for ten minutes or more and at last to his great joy he saw the watch, somewhat dirty. but still in a first rate state of preservation. He was 90 overjoyed that he had to tell his luck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
The School of Medicine

Graduates of the School of Medicine Of the University of Alabama. in Mobile. nave durlns the past two years made noteworthy record before the Ala pama state board of medical examin- CTS says the dean. ''Of the class of 1913. 22 out of 23 passed successfully. or the graduates of 1914, the entire class passed al the recent examination held in Montgomery
 When it is remembered that the Alabama state board is one of the most difficult in the United States, and that It has during the past two years re- Jected about 50 per cent of the appli- cants from all other colleges the rec ord before this board of the graduates of the Mobile school becomes all the more remarkable"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
IDLE OPINIONS.

Half the time when man wing succes he doesn't know what to do with it.
 People who make up their minds slowl should not be blamed for hating to chang them. It requires an effort.
 Believing too firmly that variety is tn spice of lifeis why some people are neve called the salt of the earth.
 Men find politicsa lively topic only a certain seasons of the year, but womel can always talk about their health.
 Another good thing about laying U something for rainy day is that later ol in life you have so much more time to de vote to golf
 No matter how well a man minds hi own business, he can't hope to attrac much attention until he begins to min, other peoples business. P. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Recommendations Practical and Timely

The report of the legislative com mittee of the Alabama Farmers Edu- cational and Cooperative union, which was adopted at Thursdays session, contains many practical and timely recommendations
 It is often the case that resolutions and recommendations are so long drawn out as to lose clearness and force; but no resolutions could have been more tersely expressed than those which the farmers indorsed Par agraph No. recommends that all convicts be placed on the public roads, -~d such legislation as may be neces- was strongly favored.
 Among the other important things commended were: Local taxation
 school purposes with the county a unit not to exceed 3 mills; local ation in school districts not to ex- d 1 mill for school buildings and lipment; reasonable law for at dance on the public school; putting county officers on regular salaries
 the abolishment of the present fee
 commission system.
 The committee expressed it's appre- jon of the organization of the ys' Corn club, the Boys Pig club l the Girls Canning club and the work in home economies for the women and girls on the farm. It was further recommended that a plan be worked out for enactment into law that will put all this club work for boys and girls and farm women on a '-rTer and more permanent basis.
 farmers association in the south
 pmposed of more enlightened men
 men with more state pride than
 union which has been in session
 ,. Its discussions have been edu-
 onal, and practical results are sure 2 ollow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Paris no Longer Gay

On account of the unique place it Holds in the affections of foreigners who have learned to love Paris almost as much as Frenchmen do, the changes brought about in the light-hearted capital by the present war are viewed with sympathetic interest. Not only is Paris dear to the heart of the globe trotter, the bon vivant, the wealthy, the fashionable and the pleasure lov- ing people who have tasted its pleas ures at first hand. There are people in all parts of the world who have never seen the city by the Seine and never hope to see it, yet it stands before them in their imaginations quite as vividly as if they had mingled in the currents of its joyous life along the boulevards, in the cafes and theatres. How many characters in fiction have journeyed to Parisi How many have been born there and have lived therel What person familiar with his Balzac can feel that he is stranger to Paris and particularly Parisiennes In
 ~ the city's praises
 2+e ~s both
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
WAR ECHOES

| Philadelphia Public Ledger wholly new trade situation has arisen. Amer ioan manufacturers are now unable to im- port many ingredients which heretofore entered into their finished output. There fore. these manufacturers must do one of two things-close their mills or buy the necessary raw materials in this country To do the former would entail enormous loss and hardship To do the latter would in some instances now be impossible America does not today produce many ot the raw or half raw products which our country imports preparatory to conversion into a completed product.
 The United States, however, could pro duce many of them and would undouhted- ly very quickly so proceed if our manu- facturers could be assured of protection to the new crop of real infant industries so developed.
 Capital would not venture into such new plants which would supply what We now import from warning countries unless that capital were guaranteed fair protection after the war ends Hence there is estab- llshed direct connection between the ex- isting paralysis of business and Washing ton.
 The democratic party has never had better oportunity and may never have another to enact piece of immense con struetive legislation as in this very crisis. It has the power to make the United States far more self-supporting than
 1t has ever been. It has also the power to bring into existence a great number of new industries, but this cannot be done without protecting arm.
 It is an hour when all partisan bias can be stifled and when all parties may unite in common cause for their coun trys lasting good.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer: Statistics gleaned from the Worlds Almanac give the following estimates of the populations now at war. in each instance including the colonial possessions, if there are any:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

N
 "A New Orleans gained perhaps what A was his first military experience and fame in the Seminole war. The Semi holes in Florida were of very hostile disposition to the Americans. Determin- ing to crush them once and for all, Jack soin set out with 5000 white troops and 2000 Indian allies. It was not the Indians themselves who gave so much trouble. but the foreign agents who had long been practicing their intrigues and villanies in this country
 Among the men of this class was Wood bine, Arbuthnot and an officer named Robert c. Ambrister. Woodbine was able Quckily) to escape before the arrival of Jackson. Arbuthnot trusted to the sane tity of the Spanish neutrality with fatal results, and Ambrister was found at Su- vance These adventurers, both English men, were made prisoners and held for courtmartial.
 The people who made up the judging body. were men who were accustomed to hate Woodbine. and many thought that he and Arbuthnot were one and the same. Those who thought otherwise were so piqued at the escape of the leader of the black and red rebels that 1t seemed as though everything boded i'll for Arbuthnot. He was charged with melting the Indians to war, he being citizen of Great Britain. with acting as a spy for the Indians, and with supplying them with arms and other assistance. The third charge was that he had melted the In dians to kill two American traders Ham, bly, and Doyle but the court ruled that, in this matter, it had no power
 As evidence against the older prisoner, Arbuthnot, letter was produced, signed by 12 chiefs. purporting that Arbuthnot was to represent them in any business whatever and could write letters for them.
 To the second charge, a letter was pro- duced written by the prisoner to his son at Suwanee, warning him of the com ing of Jackson and directing him to re- move all his property to place of safety, and also to tell the Indian chief Bow legs, that it was useless to oppose the Americans This information, it is be- lieved was the cause of Jackson's disap- pointment in his desire for vengeance, as it allowed the Indians to escape into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

to policeman who had been watching his search curiously.
 "Oh, is that what it was?' said the bluecoat. And you're surprised? Well, you needn't be- Can you name a man in the whole world who would have bothered looking for watch last night? Why, anything you placed in snow would have been safe I know men who didn't go home at all last night and they blamed it on the snow. And they didn't lose a smitch of their reputation. You couldn't lose anything last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
How Long VIII It Last.

Some say the European war will last only a few weeks. some say few months and some year or two, but believe the consensus of opinion in New York Is that alter two or three decisive battles me- diation will begin, said J. ". Heath of Brooklyn. The very bigness of the war would seem to make for an early termi- nation.
 Business conditions in this country are being rapidly adjusted to the Euro pean situation and it is generally thought that we Will have a great deal of pros perity in this country between now and the end of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Iron Market Improving

The question of what effect the war will have on pig iron has not yet been answered. but it is more and more evil dent that all American industries will to a greater or lesser degree be in- fluneced by European events" says Matthew Addy & Co.'S Cincinnati re- port. Tn this territory a tremendous export business has been built up. For example, near by is large manufac- turing concern making a patented spe- cialty which has been sending 6s per war has greatly upset this particular concern; but there are others who are suddenly finding an increased demand
 The steel mills are having more work offered Then it is evident that presently Europe must call upon America for large quantities of manu- factured goods that she cannot produce for herself, and already preparations are being made to supply this expected demand Naturally there is much con fusion of view--the business atmos- thing, but the general impression gains ground that presently we shall see a great revival of trade here.
 There is much more interest in iron; sales have been steadily increasing Trade statistics show sales in July three times as large as those in May and August will show a decided inn provement. There have been no special transactions but fair purchasing all of r,rfc lis upward several of the southern fur naces have advanced prices; in one in stance the advance is $1 ton. It cer' tainly looks as~if the low water mark in iron had been passed and that from now on lower prices are not to be ex- .petced."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
ODDS EITHER WAY.

What chance has man to get drink in this town?.
 A good sporting ehanee.e
 What do you mean?"
 "The prohibitionists will bet two to one that you can't get drink here and the anti-prohibitionists will bet two to one that you can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

order against gambling. Even moving pictures are being rigidly censored. A change indeed from the happy-go- lucky days of few weeks ago It is to be hoped that Paris will soon be permitted to smile again and Haunt her gayety in the face of all the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
IhEGE
William Watson.

By William Watson. Betwixt the foe and France was she, France the immortal France the free. The foe like one vast living sea
 Drew nigh. He dreamed that none his tide would stay But when he bade her to make way She. through her cannon answered Nay.
 Not l. No tremor and no fear she showed; She held the pass. she barred the road While deaths unsleeping feet bestrode
 The ground. So long as deeds of noblest worth Are sung mid joy and tears and mirth. t Her glory shall to the ends of earth ~ Resound. Watched by world that yearned to Lonely she stood but undismayed, Resplendent was the part she played
 And pure. | Praised be her heroes. proud her sons; She threw her souls into the guns Her name shall with the loveliest ones
 Endure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
ALAS. HOW MANY,

T always feel sorry for small man support a fat wife and eight or nine chil- dren."
 Well, you are not to blame for his con dition'
 Perhaps not. Still, many a man finds ing plump Venus while in state of hypnosis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

BEGINNING THE DAy-O God. hcIp me to fear myseif--that lower .aif which seeks to have the mns- tcrv of me. Aid me in detecting and vsrding on the first faint advances Keen me ever wstchful, as one who guards n precious treasure. Give me confidence. Q my Father. that inc battle is Thine ss well as mine. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES
PARODY NO. 9s7. 4e2.

A bit of bacon underneath the bough. A can of beans, a loaf of bread-and thou
 Beside me juggling with coffee pot Oh, wilderness were paradise enow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
GOING DOWN.

Whats the modus operandi of pro pecting?''
 First you sink shaft and then ye sink your money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
rnEAKY WORLD COMING

From the Chicago Tribune.
 A freaky place this world will be in some 3Ooo years or so if the predictions of sicentists come near being fulfilled.
 Statistics show lately that girls are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
FOR PEACE.

In Europe there's the deuce to pay
 There can be little doubt of it; hope the grand old U. S. A.
 Will manage to keep out of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
A QUICK TOILET.

Does it take your wife long to dress?"
 That depends on circumstances. If she has a spicy piece of news to tell neighbor she can dress and slam the front door in about 10 minutes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
ON THE JOB.

me man whose heart is in his work VIII hardly ever want to shirk. 1T his stenog is very fair,
 fou'li nearly always find him there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

Holland is reported to be prepared to is no shortage in the water supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
HAPPILY MISSED.

T understand your vacation was a great success"
 Everybody around the office seemed to enjoy it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

The London press censors seem to think it's enough for the populace to know that a great war is going on, without going into details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

A new revue is called musical slum- Der in seven nightmares" Just the thing, presuma ply. for the tired business man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

It is the irony of fate that delegates to the international peace conference not only failed to hold their meeting, but lost their baggage a we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
USING THE vERNAcuLAR.

''Dr Goforthly told me that my syster needed more iron"
 .'wen?e But it seems to me that what I nss is little more tin"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

The Presidents advice to keep cool is timely and reflects his good sense. Every body should try to follow his advice. even if the weather is unfavorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

To be sure Russia S present navy is not the one she sent against the Japs. She had to build new one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
The Merchants Convention

When the merchants of north Ala bama met in Birmingham last year, there were nearly 1000 of them permanent organization was effect ed and the second annual meeting, to be held next Wednesday and Thursday, promises to be attended by 1900 or more. The initial convention was so successful that it was decided to have the merchants association include men engaged in mercantile pursuits in every part of the state.
 Last years convention was in the nature of things tentative, but care fully prepared programme has been announced for the forthcoming event. It is in a measure educational, but not a topic for discussion suggests dull or dry talk. And the social fea- lures are to. be particularly attractive. The Chamber of Commerce commit tee in charge of the arrangements will leave nothing undone to make this convention a red letter affair; and it is believed that every visitor to Birmingham next week will return home with feeling of stronger at tachment than ever to this city and it's people.
 As the railroad fare rebate will be
 effect the entire week it is sug-
 that as many merchants as 'ently do so, come ahead @ he late of the convention.
 d of diversion for
 or Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

Modern sanitation may reduce the num- Der of deaths caused by disease among soldiers, but machine guns will doubtless be able to make up the deficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

An expert says it is possible to read peo- ples character by their handwriting. The chap who forges a check proves by his handwriting that he is dishonest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

It is only step from one strategic point to another in the present European war, but every step demands tremendous sacrifice of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
THAT SORT.

Der works of art and seem so wise, You'd think divine afflatus filled
 Their souls and every fibre thrilled, But half the time, despite their pose, They'd more enjoy the picture shows,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

American adventures who are joining the rough rider corps organized in Paris will doubtless find all the excitement they are looking for. The present war is de- American affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

Some of our best citizens are what Pres ident Wilson calls "hyphenated Ameri- cans" and there should be no objection to their taking more or less interest in what is happening in their native lands, so long as they don't try to involve Uncle Sam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

Cardinal Raphael Merry del Val. papal secretary of state, who will probably re- chance of being elected. was born in Lon don while his father was secretary to the Spanish embassy near the court of St. James. His mother was an Irish lady and Spanish and English, therefore, were the languages which he spoke from child hood. He was educated in England and was trained as diplomat well as for the priesthood He is said to be an ex- eeptionally able preacher in several tongues, and while yet young clergy man he won a high reputation as d preacher in English. He is IS years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

NDREw JACKSON, the hero of \ New Orleans, gained perhaps what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1S79
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-11-06
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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-11-06

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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-11-06
THE LECTIO TUESDAY.

The result of the election Tuesday throughout the country
should be satisfactory to the Democrats. That party will retain
control of both branches of Congress. 1t was to be expected that
the Democratic majority in the lower house of Congress would be
greatly reduced. OF course President Wilson's administration was
charged by the unthinking voter with the present embarrassed fnan-
cal conditions and this cost the Democracy many thousands of
votes. In Mississippi the election was a tame affair. AT this writ
ing the fate Of the Constitutional Amendments is not known, in this
county, however, they were given the up Salt rive. treatment.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-11-06

1t is claimed by competent scientists who have recently made
an investigation that fightning rods are by no means fakes. These
gentlemen made Investigations at points in Canada and came across
the border into the United States and investigated buildings, with
and without lightning rods, and they assert that the fire losses as a
result of lightning strokes show 81 damage 0 protected buildings
and sI,IoS. on buildings not supplied with lightning rods, or a pro-
lection of about 90 per cent. OF course a great deal depends upon
the proper erection OF the lightning rods so we learn from the
tongues of the wise that our fathers who pauonized the lightning
rod agent were not buncoed 50 badly Is We we're a few years later
inclined to believe.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-11-06

A writer in the LaCroiX, the Paris clerical organ, avers.t that the
present war i a result of the loss of the religious ideal amid all
Wanted scientific and intellectual progress" The position taken
bv this writer is not out Of line with the teachings of sacred history
When a people get SO wise and so independent that their relations
to their Maker are wholly secondary, something has hardly ever
failed to occur t. bring them to a realization of the source of all
wisdom and all good. If the peoples of the warning countries had
been trodding in the paths OF the Gethsemane sufferer, the spirit of
war would not have supplanted the spirit of peace.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-11-06

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