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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Appointment of Weakley
the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald;
 In your issue of this date appears an article, written by Hugh W. Roberts, in which he makes the following statement: And MT. Conner. as is remembered. named S. D. Weakley of Birmingham chief justice of the supreme court. MT. Wealley was overwhelmed by his op- ponent in the following primary" If my memory is correct the appointment of MT. Weallley was made by W. D. Jelks, and rot by B. B. Conner, as Mir Roberts states in his article. That MT Weakley was overwhelmingly defeated in the following primary is a fact and was a severe re- bulSe to MT. Jelks, who endeavored to establish new order of things in Ala bama and the voters of the state would not submit to it. Respectfully.
 JAMES G. CONAN.
 Montgomery, April 19 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
TEN TEAMS WILL START WHIRLWIND CAMPAIGN AT 10:30 O'CLOCK THIS MORN ING

About 1o;so o'clock this morning 10 teams of the Board of Trade member ship will begin a whirlwind canvass of the city for new members. Every merchant and manufacturer who is not member of the organization will be asked to join and the principal argn- ment that will be used Ia Two mem- bers for the price of one" that being part of the programme of the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade-per- hitting members of the chamber to be- come members of the board without ex- tra cost.
 The teams will meet at 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
MERCY HOME TOTS
 DRAW b|G CROWDS
Many Friends of Institution Donate Funds Through
 out the Day

The ladies in charge of the Mercy Home demonstration in Loveman. Joseph x Loebs show window yesterday stated last night that the innovation had been a complete success and that approximately $500 had been subscribed voluntarily by persons who had witnessed the spectacle.
 The display of the little tots who live at the Mercy Home attracted large crowds throughout the day and the kiddies seemed to enjoy it as much as anybody. They called it a picnic and cried yesterday aft ernoon when some of them had to re- main at home. One lady remarked yester- day when the big window was full of the young Americans: Well that's the most artistic window display Loveman's or any other store ever had in this townr'
 The treasurer of the institution was on hand and took all donations that were made to the home voluntarily. for no soliciting whatever is done by the ladies' Their idea is to show the people of Bir mingham the kind of work the Mercy Home is doing and then, of course, if it appeals to the onlooker they are glad to receive whatever he feels like giving to- ward the support of the institution, which is purely charity undertaking. Four donations of s26 each were received yes terday but the majority of the donations were of just a dollar or two. The ladies had hoped to secure 5000 to pay off debt which soon falls due on the home.
 The display of children will be con- tinued today and end this evening. The children are not kept at the store all day, but are changed so that they will not be- come tired Many well known people wit messed the window display yesterday and demonstrated that the scene effected them by making donations. The hours at which the children will be on display today will be from in the morning until b:s0 o'clock this eNening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
NEW YORK LIFE
 MEN WILL CONFER

r. A. Buckner of New Yoris. vice pres- ident of the New York Life Insurance company. and loo agents of that concern will meet here next Monday for confer ence lasting two days, fhe New York party in addition to Mir, Buckener. will include several ether officials making a our of the south. It was stated yester- day that the conference will be for the purpose of injecting new interest into the work in this state and Mississippi and a st neral plan to get tins agents and off, oisis better acquainted, The iecal men interested in the New York Life are ar- ranging to entertain the VI sitpFs exteH- sively while in Birmingham Tho enter tsinment will include bs aaust and a lunshaeH, perhaps, at the BirmiHgham Newspaper oiubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
GROWING
 CHILDREN
They Should be Protected Against Internal Unolean- Illness as We'll as Exter-
 nal Contamination

The delicate organs of the maturina child are more susceptible to the influ- ence of disease and infection than are Nps Maleria takes an early and strong hold on the chtlds liver and causes headaohes. coated tongue, indigestion, cramps and many other dangerous con- i9itions.
 These are the signal posts of warning mature provides that your child may be relieved of impending sickness. lAaN, which is purely vegetable liquid compound. should be in your medicine chest ready to administer at the first sign of a disordered liver.
 l Fifty cents purchases . large bottle at Gum Drug Co, 2d Ave. and 20th Bt.. and Qunn's Pharmacy, under the Aoso- lJuts guarantee that price will be re- l1ngne1 wtthout oulbtlo z yov weo$ l6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Coroner Investigates

Coroner Spain went to Sayreton yester- day to investigate the death of an un- Identified negro, who was found mur- dered Sunday afternoon. Following his investigation Coroner Spain stated that the body was in such decomposed con- dition that 1t was impossible to ascer- tain manner of death. He will investi- gate further.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
ST. MARY'S CHURCH
 ELECTS VESTRYMEN

The annual meeting of the parish of St. Mary ys-on-the-H Highlands was held yesterday morning at 10so o'clock, and vestrymen for the ensuing year were chosen as follows: pr. F. E. Davidson. D. M. Drennen. W. P. c. Harding. For ney Johnston, J. Houston Johnston, Ivey F I.owis, c. J. Palmer. Richard Ram doiph, Haslxins Williams. George C.. Whatley. E. w. Finch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
L.nd Blg Psving Contract

The 6outhern Aaphalt and CohstFuo- ton company of Birmingham, received yesterday a contract to construct $soo.ooo worth of paving in Nashville after eon- petitive bids, The materials to be used a,e brick from Birmingham and wood block as are used en the husiness stpeets of Birmingham, The company will start work this week on the execution sf this oohtyaot.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14
DEAD BLUEJACKETS
HONORED BY NATION.
PRESIDENT WILSON VOICED
HONOR AND SYMPATHY FOR
FALLEN HEROES.

New York, May 11:-New York
Joined the nation today in memorial
izing. with simple dignity, the hero
ism of the nineteen bluejackets and
marines who gave their lives at
Vera Cruz. AS the most impre ssive
funeral pageant since the Spanish
war started from the Battery to the
Brooklyn navy yard, it was as if the
whole population of the city were
there. The people were still, standing
shoulder to shoulder in a community
of grief. 1t was spectacle of a
city strangely transfgured and lift
ed out of itself.
In the line of mourners that fol-
lowed the artillery caissons bearing
the dead were chiefs of the State
and city governments, as well as
many more distinguished men of
nearly every calling; but every eye
in the throngs that lined the way
turned first to the carriage where
President Wilson rode close behind
the last funeral car. The President
came from Washington during the
night and stood as the marines fired
their parting volleys,a the Brooklyn
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14

navy yard, and the navy bugler
sounded taps"

navy yard, and the navy bugler
sounded taps"
On the stand with the President
at the navy yard were relatives of
the dead sailors and marines. moth
ers, sisters and wives; but, in all the
throng of mourners, none seemed
more deeply touched by the spirit Of
the day than the man whose word
sent the lads of the navy to fight
for their country's honor at Vera
Cruz.
And to the President was left the
privilege of voicing the nations
grief and the nations belief that
thoGe who died in the performance of
duty had done for their country a
service not to be measured by their
individual deeds.
The feeling that is uppermost,"
he said, is one of profound grief,
and yet there is mixed with that
grief a profound pride that they
should have gone as they did, and if
l may say it out of my heart, a
touch of envy of those who were
permitted so quietly, so nobly to do
their duty"
The head of the nation looked out
over the thousands massed about
the cofins on the parade ground and
his voice shook with emotion as he
declared his creed:
I'VE have gone down to Mexico"
he said, to serve mankind,if if we can
find out a way. We do not want TO
fight the Mexicans, we want to serve
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14
the MeXicans." I"

CnG MGXICdIlS.
There was a wistful note in his
voice as he added: Il never was
under fire, but l fancy there are
some things just as hard to do as to
go under fire. / fancy it is just as
hard to do your duty when men are
sneering at you, as when they are
shooting at you. When they shoot
at you, they can only take your life;
when they sneer at you, they can
wound your heart"
Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-09-02
FLAT denial Of
PLOT. IS VOICED
Clark w. Kelly of Devils
Lake Says There is No
Antagonistic Movement

Devils Lake, N. D., Sept 1.-'There
Is absolutely nothing to it,
This is the declaration Of Clark W.
Kelley. agricultural college trustee,
with reference to the charge that has
been made than an effort Is being
made to get" President J. H. Worst,
Prof. H. L. Bolley and Prof. e. f..
Ladd. Mr.. Kelley is probably one Of
the most prominent members Of the
entire board, having served as presi-
dent under the Burke administration.
Every member of the board Of
trustees Of the college is personal
friend Of these mon and there is no
occasion for the vague charges which
have been made. There is not a man
OF on the entire board but who Is giving
his very best efforts toward providing
North Dakota with college of aRri-
culture Of which she can feel proud,
Thomas Cooper, who was made
head OF the government experiment
station has accomplished wonder
ful work. It should be thoroughly
understood that in every other state
in the union the agricultural college
and the government experiment sta
tirely separate heads, but Of course
cooperating. The board deemed Il
for the best interests Of both institu-
tions to put q man at the head OF the
experiment station. q
North Dakota Is very fortunate In
having Mr.. Cooper, who has been Of
fered much better positions with the
government. with several railroads,
even foreign government bidding for
The trustees assumed not I dollar
Of Indebtedness from the better farm
ing association which had NOT heen
pledged with the VARIOUS countiesL
Under Mr.. Cooper the federal. govern
mont has opened the strings Of the
treasury and funds which have never
before been available have been ten
dered North Dakota, 4
A board meeting will be held In the
near future at which It ID likely the
recent charges VIII be tlhreshed out,
Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-09-02
HOUSES Torn BY
BOMBS; AVIATOR
ATTACKS PARIS
Many Exploding Missiles are
Dropped to Earth by
Operators.
BELGIANS OPEN
FIRE ON VISITOR
Believed That Ship Was Damaged,
! Dropping Eight or Nine Bombs Al
most simultaneously in Attempt to
Insure It's Escape.
BELGIANS OPEN
FIRE ON VISITOR

London, Sept. "A dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram company from Ant
werp says that Zeppelin airship.
passing over the city this morning.
dropped, several bombs. One struck
the railway, doing no sdemage, but
others seriously damaged ten houses.
In addition to those- striking the
houses, Ave bombs tore great holes ID
a field at the rear of the buildings.
The forts dred upon the zeppelin,
and 1t Is believed that she was hit
The Zeppelin retired in southerly
direction, dropping eight or nine
bombs at one time. seemingly to ia
ciitate her escape.
Paris, Sept. 2.-Last night another
German aviator appeared over Paris.
dropping several bombs in streets.
none Of which did any damage.
The almost daily visitations Of the
German air machine is resulting in
creating a remarkable feeling on the
part of the Parisians, who are thor
oughly alarmed over the attacks
Washington, Sept. 2.-Ambassador
Herrick today transmitted to the
state department the protest Of a
committee of Americans in Paris
against the dropping Of bombs by
German airships. The ambassador
made no protest of his own accord,
simply stating it the conviction Of
Americans that the incident is vio-
lation Of the Hague convention.
Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-09-02
HOMELESS BEING
PROVIDED KEEP

Paris. Sept. 2.-The decision Of the
military authorities to clear the zone
Of forts around Paris does not affect
the gone Immediately surrounding the
old fortihcations Of the city 1t only
applies to detached forts such as those
ut Mont Valerien. Issy and others.
Under this decision all the buildings
and small structures of no great value
surrounding the forts will be pulled
down. Steps have been taken to pro-
vide shelter for all homeless persons
Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-09-02
M'COYFRN NAMED
FOR U. S. Senate
Made Republican Candidate
in the Wisconsin Pri-
maries Yesterday.

Milwaukee. Sept. 2-The nomina-
tions Of Governor McGovern, repub-
lican. and Paul Husting. democrat,
for United States senator, and Eman-
uel Phillip, republican. for governor,
seem assured from returns Of the pri-
mary election.
Both John Karel and John Aylward
claim the democratic gubernatorial
nomination.
Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-09-02
Japan Lands BIG
FORCE IN CHINA
Said That Action is in Viola
ton Of the Empires
Neutrality.

Picking, Sept S.-Japan landed be-
tween 10000 and $4,000 troops from
is transports at Lungkow. tho newly
opened port about 100 miles north Of
Tsing-tau. This is declared here to
have been done in violation Of Chi
mas neutrality.
Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-09-02
new AERIAL Attack
IS MADE ON ANTWERP
BULLETINS S

Washington, Sept. 2.-Nelson
O'Shaughnessy, former charge at
MEXICO City, has been ordered to
Vienna to act as extra secretary
to the American embassy.
Washington, Sept. 2.-No war
ships are to be taken from Mex
ican waters at present. The
transfer of the command of the
Atlantic fleet from Badger to
Fletcher has been postponed un-
til next month.
Washington, Sept. 2.-The. adj
ministration government mer-
chant marine bill was ordered
favorably reported by the house
merchant marine committee.
Chairman Alexander plans the
bill to be taken up in the house
next week.
TURKEY DECLARES WAR?
New York, Sept. 2.-Dow,
Jones & Go. published the follow.
ing on the news ticker:
"London, Sept. 2.-Unconfirm-
ed reports are current here that
Turkey has declared war on Rus
STA. Communication with Con.
stantinople has been cut OF for
three days, and the Turkish am
bassadOr stated he had no way of
telling when he would hear from
his government again."
Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-09-02

RUNIORED CAPTURED AGAIN.
New York, Sept. 2.-Sir Court
ney Bennett, British consul gener-
al here, announced that he Is i'm
formed from trustworthy source
that the North German Lloyd
Liner Kron Prfnz Wilhelm was
captured in nearby waters by
British cruisers, and is being
taken to Bermuda.
Evening star., 1914-10-25
W1eSg

nate people now in Ostend. and thou
sands of these refugees have camped
upon the estaches in vain attempt to
leave their once peaceful country, now
wrecked by. fire and sword.
About a week before the surrender OF
the city to the Germans 1t Is reported
that a Red Cross ship. bearing 500
wounded soldiers. beside the Red Cross
surgeons and nurses, when just leav-
ing the pier, was nearly annihilated
by a Taube. which dropped bomb
upon them, but fortunately the missile
was not we'll aimed, 30 it fell into the
sea a few feet away from the vessel.
The town of Ostend was once strong
ly fortified. AS far back as 1901 it
sustained one of the most remarkable
sieges in history, and surrendered only
after four years to Gen. Spinola of
Spain. In consequence of orders to that
eject from the states general. as the
legislative assemblies of France and
the Netherlands were known before
the revolution Of 1888.
In the Spanish war Of the succession
Ostend was occupied by. the allies. un-
der the English Gen. Marlborough. and
in -1745.- almost q half century later.
Evening star., 1914-10-25

burgomaster Of Ostend In person sur
rendered the city. it Is said. to the IN
vading German army. realizing that al
attempts at defense were futile. on
the approach of the advance cavalry
patrols of the enemy, the dispatches
state, the Belgian troops quickly
abandoned the town and partially COM
pleted entertainments on the nortn
and east. of the city and hastily escaped
before the oncoming Germans.
No city in Europe. not even PARIS
itself. is more closely linked with
zayety, wealth and fashion than is os-
tend. While 1t is the second seaport
of Belgium, it owes it's chief importance
TO it's immense passenger traffic be-
tween London and the continent. the
route from Dover to Ostend being one
of the most popular of all the avenues
Evening star., 1914-10-25

his own land Immediately purchased
for him. One morning a young Ameri-
can was seen strutting along the SAND
with an Old Glory proudly held IN
each hand. you see the woman didn't
have any bigger American fag." the
natriotic little traveller frankly ex.
planned. 80 just had to make mother
buy two"
Beyond Ostend there are scattered
number of smaller and less fashionable
seaside resorts. which are not only
much quieter, but also much less ex-
pensive. Mariakerke may be reached
in half an hour by the carriage road
along the Digue. or one may go by
tram car in half an hour. 1t 10 a oe.
lightful sleepy old Flemish town ana
although only a mile and three quar-
ters from bustling, gay and fashionable
Ostend. it is SO different It might bO
on another planet.
There are pretty homes all along the
line Of the tramway which are typicaily
Flemish. and many OF them are puiit
mer the entire fronts Of the houses.
which are very like one huge glass
window. may be entirely opened to eaten
every breath of the sea breeze. bu.
most delightful in the heated season &c
is very problematical that such breezy
dwellings can be made comfortably
warm when the bleak winds Of winter
blow in from the sea.
In Mariakerke is the .quaintest ntfle
country cemetery. The cottages OF tne
peasantry, like themselves, are mix
ture of Flemish and French. German ana
Dutch, but the cemetery Is all German.
Even in the very heart of the kaiser's
kingdom no more typically German
cemetery could be found than the odo
little Gods acre in Mariakerke. with its
painted iron crosses. paper flowers ana
the many graves completely covered oy
the hideous gay bead-wreathe In huge
walnut frames and thick bulgtng glass,
or buried beneath a collection of cheap
purple, blue, pink and yellow TIN and
eiass vases ornamented with tawdry
ribbons and other gewgaws.
Adinkerke Is the last station In Bel:
GUM. for Dunkirk Is in France and
really called Dunkerque. 1t is strong
ly fortified town on the coast. not only
an important commercial place. much
visited as a sea-bathfng resort, but also
is a large fishing station. 1t has a con-
siderable English colony who reside per-
manently there and have erected their
own English church. Dunkirk Is exactly
midway between Ostend and Calais
where the channel Is only twenty-five
miles across, the distance from Dover to
Ostend being about sixty-eight miles,
Evening star., 1914-10-25

western pier is the most popular, be-
ing provided not only with seats-lit-
tie iron chairs like those in Hyde Park,
London, which are hired for haiI
franc-but also afrording delightfully."-
breezy promenade. There Is a good
cafe upon the end which does thriv-
ing business. .---...-
But the Escatade is no longer the re-
sort of pleasure seekers. Upon these
yery- piers are now huddied, in abject
want and misery. hundreds of home.
less, despairing Belgians, bereft or
their little all. They have had to ny
from their desecrated homes. and al
their household goods are gathered in
the pitiful bags and bundles they carry
with them. Latest reports estimate
that there are $4,000 of these unfortu-
Evening star., 1914-10-25

BATHING MACHINES AT osrEND.

seek a conspicuous spot to bathe. It
must be one not too far from snore
and one where her dextertty as q SWIM
mer will not be wasted by being MD
den from sight behind the numerous
groups Of partially submerged BATH
ing machines
At Ostend few bathers wear stock
ings, and like the French resorts. Wnile
there is no separation Of the sexes.
"the strictest propriety Is sobserved. But
Ostend propriety is French. and ratner
startling to an American.
The writer was somewhat surprised
one merning to come upon chic little
French bonne with her dark tresses
and broad cap-ribbons fiuttering In
the breeze, as. with her two little
charges in front of her. she waded
along the shore with all her skirts
bundled up high above her knees. The
girl was young and pretty and her
roguish brown eyes were cast down
demurely as she splashed through the
water as though entirely deaf to the
numerous ordinations of delighted
approval. her conduct occasioned.
Just whom the little maids aquatic
Evening star., 1914-10-25

West Virginia found 1t In the noun.
tains and kept it for several months, It
was very playful and as harmless as q
kitten; Finally we bought ought. II , ana Ms; =.
train it, teaching 1t to jump through
hoops and cut many other capers. IL
learned so quickly that Barnum & Bal
ley thought 1t would make valuable
addition to their circus. and they
bought 1t. But as soon as 1t was taken
away from the keepers and environ
ment to which 1t had become accus.
toned II became dazed and bewldereo
and before long it died of homesick-
ness So long as it was among those to
whom it had become attached 1t was
happy and contented. but as soon az is
was removed to new environment ana
among strangers. 1t seemed to lose ail
Joy in living.
Some time ago we had whoopfng
crane which we kept In a pond down
near Rock creek. In the same pond We
had some pelicans. but in winter whom
the water froze we took the peltcans
up to the bird house IN the park Very
much distressed at being left behind.
the crane followed the wagon to the
bird house: he seemed to know that We
were taking care Of his friends and ne
was determined to go along. We pas
here, among many other birds. were
some demoiselle cranes. They seemed
to love him at first sight. for wherever
he went they were sure to A go; daa. In,s
love match continued until the wnoop-
ing crane died of old age.
why are some animals SO easily
trained?" DIR. Baker was asked
"It is due to their initiative powers
and their sense of memory. he replieo.
The lion is perhaps the easiest AMI.
NAL to train. But when even ne learns
a series of capers he must perform
them In their regular order Or he wtn
become completely confused. An animal
never learns a trick in the sense that .
man would learn 1t, nor does It ever
understand or comprehend IL. II mas
ters the trick by means Of a constant
repetition, time after time. in one In
variable order. Every expert trainer
knows that to deviate from that order
will mean failure and perhaps disaster.
'aThis power of imitation and memory
ia very we'll illustrated in a parrot
which we now have. Sometimes he VIII
sing a tune that very closely resem-
bles a band playing. We cannot make
him do It, and usually he will not when
there are any strangers near. but Il ~
an. almost perfect imitation. Very
probably he heard band somewhere
and he has never forgotten. what the
music was like"
At the end of the last fiscal year there
were over 1,400 animals in the park.
OF this number nearly 500 were BIRDS
aoo mammals and about 75 reptiles.
They represent nearly 400 species ana
come from all parts OF the world. Near
II every day a great many. people v1me
the park, last year the daily average
being over LOO.