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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
A SPLENDID FELLOW

good deal mighf>be said upon the subject by any patriotic Siamese. The progress of the country under Maha Monk-Kut and Chulalongkorn, who, with Chakri who usurped the throne in 17S2, compose the list of rulers belonging to the present dynasty would provide d theme upoH which Prince Kampengpetch could doubt less talk with considerable enthusiasm, and informingly. The travels of King Chualongkorn in the interest of Siamese progress. and the influence of the Siamese returned students in introducing Euro pean ideas, customs. literature and ma ohinery, could be touched upon by brother of the King with pride. The growing, and already great commercial importance of Bangkok as a result of Pye-ya-tak having made it the capital
 it's modern aspects, it's race course, it's places of amusement; the invasion of Siam by the American "oil trust
 called, and the missionary work done there, as in China, to make the use of kerosene universal; the manner in which
 King Chulalongkorn introduced European advisers of different nationalities and la- bored to give Siam the benefit of Euro
 
 catastrophe of European encroachment; the introduction of the modern newspaper in Bangkok; the growing exports of country which is fortunate in that every province contains some product in de- mand in foreign countries; the poss-
 bilities of Siamese bamboo as a supplan- ter of wood pulp for paper making as the shortage of timber increases, are all topics upon which d Siamese prince with
 university education might discourse interestingly.
 And there are many other subjects upon which a Samese might be drawn out if tactfully approached. The unfruitfulness of an interview based upon the assump- ton that there is humor in the unfami- liarity of a visitor from Siam with an ceeding under the impression that ii a foreigner prodded by a reporter says something which would make an. audi ence at a vaudeville theatre laugh the assignment will have been brilliantly COW | cred, illustrates common fault of the
 interview as a part of the days news. It breeds in the minds of readers, as well as in the minds of persons who are
 selected as victims of the interviewer, a reasonable contempt for the methods and
 objects of journalism. It puts the press
 at level with the producers of variety
 shows in the conception of what the public wants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
Normal Conditions In New York

There has been a very marked im- proyement in business in the east since the first of December" said Henry l.. Dixon of Pittsburg.
 Tn Pittsburg there has been an ap- preciable improvement recently and the feeling there was never more optimistic than 1t is now, and MT. Schwab's roseate interview, which I read in The Age-Her- aid. will naturally tend to stimulate the optimism.
 was in New York last week and business there appeared to be normal. Two months ago New York seemed terri ply depressed, but 1t is very different now. I heard several prominent New York men say that the bottom of hard times had certainly been reached and that the new year would witness record-break- ing prosperity.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

be if some country should come along and pass law prohibiting the use of all shady spots from 1 till 3. Then there would be trouble-the amount of blood shed makes even the most uninterested shudder.
 As soon as an Egyptian finds out that a person is an American his first breath less question is Will there be many Americans coming over this winter?" High and low, merchants and donkey boys, they ask the same question, for half of Egypt lives on the tourists and the greatest number of these are from the United States. LAst winter 1000 Americans came to Egypt. so that the Egyptians know that if the war holds back the Americans there will be good many , tight belts in and around the pyramids
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
Here for the Holidnxs

J. G. Wright. formerly manager of the Ridgely, after an absence of two months, is in Birmingham for the holidays and is registered at the TutwiIer. He is accom- panied by Mrs Wright.
 'T have been with my father in Georgia and we have been enjoying the hunting seasons" said MT. Wright. After spend- ing few days here my wife and I will return to Georgia, but I hope in a short while to be able to settle here perma- nently.
 Birmingham is the greatest city in the south, and I have come to like it so well that cannot very we'll stay away"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
A DESERVED REBuKE.

Whats the temperature of this room?,' growled MT. Blowster, after fidgeting for several minutes.
 Tt was only 70 degrees when you be- gan to fret and fume," answered Mrs. Blowster, without looking at the thermo- meter, but I dare say it's much higher now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Returns From California

Ex-Lieut. Gov. Henry B. Gray returned yesterday from San Francisco where he had been on a short business trip. He went and returned by the way of Chicago.
 T found San Francisco enjoying a high state of prosperity" said MT. Gray T stopped a day in Chicago and business there seemed to be good. The fact is that did not hear anyone on my entire trip speak of hard times The west is in fine shape"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
MISSING EARMARKs.

T saw a stage Englishman in a play last night who didn't use the adjective 'Bally.'"
 "Is that so?"
 ''Yes. And he didn't say. My wordr either"
 Strange. At least he wore monocle?'' No"
 ''Then how in the deuce did you know he was a stage Englishman?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
A CRIPPLED SANTA.

Each year he posed as Santa Claus
 And hoped about the lighted tree, But not this year, alack, because
 He fell last week and sprained his knee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Pecans are grown in large volume and at good profit in Texas. Mississippi and Louisiana. and their culture in Alabama is increasing. There are several small pecan orchards In this state and a few of large extent. Those that are old enough to be in full bearing yield fine returns on the investment. There are few crops inded that pay so well as oceans. Cot ton even at 12 cents a pound Is not so profitable as oceans at the lowest price level of recent years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
WAR ECHOES

New York Herald: pr. Dernburg's lat est contribution to the literature bear fig ,on the war is valuable, but not to Germany. His analysis of a report made by the Belgian General Ducarme dealing with conversations and agreements with tho British military attache, Lieutenant Colonel Barnardiston, reveals nothing new. There has been no concealment or the purpose of Great Britain to go 10 the assistance of Belgium In the event or Belgium's neutrality being violated and no denial of the fact that there had been discussion of ways and means at times when there seemed good reason to rear such violation by Germany.
 Dr. Dernburgs case is demolished by one sentence in the Ducarme report to which he conveniently makes no direct refer ence. This is the assertion by General Ducarme that Lieutenant Colonel Bar nardiston proceeded in the following sense:
 'The entry of the English into Bel gium would only take place after the violation of our neutrality by Germany"
 Dr. Dernburg's case is good one-for IIHSldlld. HIS pipOlS oiOW thot iSiAoieiiiN was sedulous in it's determination to pro- tect Belgium's neutrality. By uninten- tional contrast pr. Dernburg has only made Germany's case the blacker in the eyes of the world.
 What can Dr. Dernburg hope to gain by citing a decision of the supreme court sustaining the right of the United States, through the legislative branch of the gov ernment, to nullify or abrogate one Of its treaties? Can he think Americans are so dense as to be unable to differentiate be- tween this right of abrogation and the violation by Germany of her treaty in respect to Belgian neutrality? If he does, he is much denser than any American.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer: Kaiser Will helm, the embodiment of the German-or Prussian--system, will probably see the war through to it's end. He will experi- ence the greatest glory of triumph or the greatest humiliation of defeat He may or may not be the greatest German; but he Is certainly the German most truly typical of the indomitable German spirit which is struggling against the power of seven nations
 Perhaps the Kaiser's illness was exag- eerated by the reports which sifted through hostile news sources. At any rate, he is now recovered. and will again assume the immense personal responsi- bilty which rightfully must be borne by him. It is characteristic of the man that he goes at once to the front to take di- rect charge of his armies and to do work that rulers usually leave to their military specialists. He feels the responsibility and knows that the future of his empire | his family and his throne depends upon the outcome of the war. He is unwilling to leave events which must determine this outcome to the guidance of lesser mer
 who would be lesser sufferers or benefici- aries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
HARD HIT.

Permit me to wish you the season s best" said the optimist. the father of nine, as he prepared to make his final assault on the toy counter, but just now I'm catching the seasons worst"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

BEGINNING THE DAY-o Thou Christ child, be born in me this day. Grow up in me and have Thy way with me. Establish Thy mild reish over my life. Send Thy hgnt ,",o every dark place. Thy warmth 'n'" every cold and barren spot. Dr,vu VI, out unrest with Thy peace, ano "" seIfisbness with Thy love. H. M. ID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

It is reported that General Huerta will remain at Barcelona although very un- popular there. However, as the generals skin is remarkably thick, he is probably quite comfortable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

The King and Queen of England will celebrate Christmas as usual. There is no particular reason why they shouldn't do so. as no particular responsibilities rest on their shoulders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Soldiers in the trenches will have Christ mas trees Here's hoping Santa will be able to make his rounds without being shot to pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

The Kaiser will play Santa Claus to his troops by travelling aboard an armored train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Among the most conspicuous optimists of the dayNs Charles M. Schwab who Is not. however, in the cotton business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Now that 1t is possible to take pictures under the sea some enterprsng pho- tographer may get snapshot of real mermaid combing her hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
DIPLOMACY.

"Celestine said, Love me, love my 7 dog.''
 What did you do?' "Reprimanded her severely for putting her adorable self in the same category with hideous bull pup and she was so pleased she forgot all about the dog"
 BEST SELLER" LENGTH. Does Boffels care much for boolzs?" Not great deal. He puts a strict limitation on his reading" How is that?H more than $50 pages"
 THE CARE FREE AUTO PEND. When all one needs is gasoline To fill his cup with joy, There isn't very much, I ween, That causes him annoy. While other people, fraught with woe, Are sunk in sorrows mire, The greatest grief he'll ever know Is just a punctured tire
 ALL FROM HIM. Doris tells me she received nine pro- posals last summer at Seaview." ''Umph' thought young Tomplins would follow her there.'
 ATE TOO MUCH.
 There was a dame in our town
 Whose appetite was hearty;
 She always made her hostess frown
 When she went to a party.
 A SPLENDID FELLOW. The more we read about King Albert of Belgium the more we wish he was a candidate for some kind of office and we could vote for him. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

The Belgians still have enough terri tory left to stand on and they are stand ing bravely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Representative Hobson seems deter mined to make fighting for prohibition his life work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

An Ohio man is trying to raise chickens With shorter legs. It's lucky he's not in the business of raising ostriches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Why not give your favorite surgeon gram of radium for a Christmas pres ent? You can get one now for only s40,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
WHEN JANE ADDAMs WAS YOUNG

Bertha Damaris Knobe, in Womans
 World for January.
 That the world-famous founder of Hull House-"the foremost citizen of Chicago" Was as a child painfully handicapped by physical deformity, makes her career the more remarkable. q was an ugly pigeon-toed little girl with a crooked back, is the uncompromising comment of the attractive Jane Addams of today.
 Thus burdened from birth with curva- ture of the spine and, at times, with a peculiar cast in one eye--both these con- spicuous defects, by the way, finally yield ed to medical treatment-this shy child found perennial consolation in her fav- orite fairy tale, "The Ugly Duckling '' Undoubtedly the death of her mother when little Laura Jane Addams was but years old developed a supersenstive- ness about her appearance that was soothed by this story which, strangely enough, symbolizes her own transforma- ton into transcendent power Though not neglected in her half orphanage, she deeply sympathized with the ugly duck ling which, as immortalized in infantile literature, was everlastingly pecked at by other members of his supposed fam fly until one day 1t turned into beau- tiful swan and lived happy thereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Santa Claus visited the eastern railroads slightly ahead of time, but was well come, nevertheless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Birmingham's financial situation seems to call for quick treatment with oxygen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Maybe the meanest man in the world is the one who gives a bogus check for a Christmas present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25

Walter Johnson parted with the s600O bonus received when he signed a Federal contract, and did so just at the time of year that a man needs all the money he can possibly get his hands on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
DULL DAYS.

The umpire mopes in winter time, No angry voices thrill him And not a single threat is made
 With sticks and stones to kill him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
ALL FROM HIM.
ATE TOO MUCH

There was a dame in our town
 Whose appetite was hearty; She always made her hostess frown When she went to party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-25
ALABAMA PRESS

Huntsville Times: The approaching ses- sion of the Alabama legislature can prove Itself worth several million dollars to the people of the state in the adoption of a drainage law that will reclaim the waste lands. And we believe such a law will be adopted.
 Mobile Item; Made in U. S A" is a popular label now. But it should be thus, so that no one could misunderstood:
 Made in the United States" It is fast taking the place of that other label that We had grown so accustomed to: Made in Germany" that will not come again for long time.
 Montgomery Advertiser: The girls must lower their towering hair knots a bit if they expect to get under the mistletoe without stopping.
 Selma Times: Hon. J. Tom Heflin, ac- cording to the dispatches is again In a state of eruption. It is reassurng to reflect, however, that heretofore when the Hon. J. Tom has become active" the casualties have been small
The Washington times., 1914-09-23
BUY HIND QUARTER,
SPECIALISTS ADVISE
Lamb and Mutton Will Reduce
Living Cost. Says Depart
ment Bulletin.

The purchase Of lamb and mutton in
quarters and halves. rather than in
small quantities of a few pounds each,
n means Of reducing tho living cost,
is recommended by food specialists Of
the Department of Agriculture, in a
bulletin Just issued.
investigation has shown that there
is wid/ variation in the retail prices
asked for lamb and mutton in different
cities and towns, and even in different
butcher shops in the same locality"
says the bulletin.
In many markets where the pound
price of mutton and lamb is high. care
full shoppers will find that they can OBJ
tain this form of meat very much
cheaper by buying hindquarters and
half CarCasseS instead of chops and
roasts separately. The sheep is very
convenient for purchase in this way, as
IL is small and can be kept in an ordi
nary rIrigcrator'
In nutritive value and digestibility,
mutton is practically interchangeable
with beef. it is stated. although the
difference in price is so great as to
make mutton a relatively cheap food.
The specialists of the department ad
wise women. who find the cost of other
meats oppressive. 10 Investigate these
quantity buying methods and also to
look into the difference in prices charged
for lamb and mutton by different re-
tailers in their neighborhOods.
The Washington times., 1914-09-23
ROCKVILLE.

The Montgomery County Tubercu,
iosIs Commission and the Social Ser.
vice League conducted meeting yes
lerdav. IL. Eugene Jones introduced
Charles F. Brooke OF Olney as pre-.
siding officer
Dr. Gordon Wilson OF the State Board
Of Health, Samuel X. Dennis, secretary
"t the Maryland tuberculosis Commits
sion. and Or. George VI. kober Oi
Georgetown Hospital indorsed the
proposition to tabl.Sh a county SAM
,arlum to care for Indigent persons
suffering from tuberculosis
4 resolution was adopted urging the
county commissioners to sell to the
,Ounty tuberculosis commission fifteen
..ores OF the almshOuse farm, about a
mile from Rockville, as a site for the
proposed building and $50 was sub
scr.bed toward the fund
Under the law providing for State
Ia toward the santa rum project. the
State will pay 5000 toward the esta b.
iishment of the institution. provided
twice that amount is raised by citi-
ZcnS.
The Washington times., 1914-09-23
Anac0stia, Hyattspille

I ,Hildlnss. land. and equipment. This
contribution was in the nature of gift
t. the people of the state.
Recently the state has been anxious
to obtain tile to the properly. and be-
cause of the fact that the private stock
holders refused to give up their share
during the session of the last State leg
islaturc. the college failed to get an
appropriation of 81 ,OoOcoo.
Ogln Marhury and James McC. Trippe
are tho solicitors for the State and
George H. Mcfarland is the auctioneer.
The Beltsville grange last night in
it'ated large class of candidates.
The Rev Howard Peters. of Wash
ington. will preach at the Christian
church. at Tuxedo. next Sunday, on
TIE War-Its Cause and Probable Re
suits"
The Baraca and Philathea classes of
the Riverdale Presbyterian Sunday
school will give a chicken dinner to-
night. the proceeds to go toward the
rally day fund.
The first general registration day was
a success throughout the county. In
this district there are practically 20
voters. and during the twelve hours OF
yesterdays registration 217 had their
names placed on the new books. 1t Is
expected the district will be completed
today, and that very few II any will
be left for the two days set aside in
October for this purpose. OF the ~.
placed on the books yesterday. l2S de
clared themselves as Democrats. 6s us
Republicans, 2 as Progressives. and II
declined to affiliate with any party.
The Washington times., 1914-09-23
'DRYS" IN VIRGINIA
PLAN CELEBRATION
Prohibition Victory in State
May Reach 10000, Accord
ing to Returns.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 23.-AdditionaI
end almost complete returns today from
Yesterdays special election on State
wide prohibition indicate that the ma
5ority for prohibition after November 1,
1916. will not fall short of 5000 and
may reach 40,Oo0
The ''wets" carried only the Rich
rnond district and that by only 2.lo0
votes. Richmond. Alexandria, and
Norfolk were the only large cities which
voted wet
Liquor men today declared they would
abide by the election and not make fur
thre contest
A record vote was cast in Alexandria.
where the drys cast on an average of
one vote to every three by the liquor
lactiOn. The Va cts pOlled l.l2l votes
and the drys 35> Alexandria county
went the 'drys' by l65. The total vote
tor prohibition in the county was 40
and for local option 25l.
In Alexandria city. the election was
devoid Of sensational features. The only
extraordinary feature was = prayer and
song service from o'clock TO clock
IN the morning at Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church. and the tolling OF d
tell in tie tower Of the Ba ptist Church
each hour while the polls were open,
calling upon all Christians 10 pray for
Statewide prohibition.
Temperance forces throughout the
Old Dominion are iubilant. Plans have
been inaugurated for day Of celebra-
ton and Thanksgiving in all churches
next month.
Surprises of the election were dry
rnaJOrities in Petersburg. Newport
News. Roanoke, Portsmouth, and
Iynchburs.
the sale OF liquor even in clubs II will
also prohibit the manufacture Of spirit
Gus liquors. Wine, cider and beer may
be manufactured. bat must bc shipped
O lrsidc Of the state.
BOT more than eight out OF the hun
dred counties in the State registered a
ma JOrIIy against Statewide prohibition
The Washington times., 1914-09-23
7Lectures Will Be Given
Upon Christian Science

Arrangements Lave hecn made by me
i.ctu-n committee Of the CHRISTIAN
S,i,mCe Churrhcs Ct this city for a
rnmrse of seven lectures 70 he "i'"n
during the $ aSpn f lal+-l5 The hrSt
viii he delivered hl wills F Cross
{ s p. at Polls Th"atcr neat I'm
viii b. "Christian S,'i"nc"
The lecturers who will follow Mr..
Grovs are RlSs iinanp. Virgil ..
SIN, hIcr. W >. M''racEan. William
r. Rathvon. the Rev, William J. NJ
All members Of t." hoard 81 m. iur0-
shin Of the First Church Of CHRIST,
Scientist in Boston. The enlarged
Coi.rs. has rH"n arrange" {" meet the
growing demand for more informatl IN
on tho subject
The Washington times., 1914-09-23
H'YATTSVILLE.

That the title to the Maryland Agricul-
tural College may be vested entirely in
the State. that part of the college prop
erty now owned by the private stock
holders will today he sold through the
foreclosure of a mortgage held by the
State. This plan, it Is said, is favored
by all parties concerned.
The college originally was private
corporation and when it was estab-
lished stockholders contributed nearly
$4,000 in cash toward the purchase of
The Washington times., 1914-09-23
BrightWOod Park Citizens
To Discuss Improvements

Election of officers and the recon-
mendation of street improvements for
the coming year will be matters of in
terest at the first fall meeting of the
Brightwood Park Citizens Association
tonight The meeting will be held in
Van Horn Hall Georgia avenue and
Longfellow street northwest, f. j.
Ayers will preside.
The Washington times., 1914-09-23
Help the Stomach
Digest Your Food

When the stomach fails to digest
and distribute that which is eaten,
the bowels become clogged with a
mass of waste and refuse that fer
ments and generates poisons that
are gradually forced into the blood,
causing distress and often serious
illness.
Most people naturally object to the
drastic Cathartic and purgative
agents that shock the system. A
mild. gentle laxative. positive in its
effect and that will quickly relieve
constipation is DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin. sold by druggists at fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle. 1t
does not gripe or cramp. but acts
easily and pleasantly and is there
fore the most satisfactory remedy
for children, women and elderly per-
sons. For free trial bottle write
to DR.. W. B. Caldwell. 45l Washing
ton St, Monticello. Ill.