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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF JOHN HUss

IolN lSI.,s", of the .,, most s' even'ful eecles-
 ing the reformation was that of the Bohemian reformer, John Huss. who was the central figure in the movement in the early part of the fifteenth century. Ills teachings and interpretations were so much at variance with those of the prevailing doctrines that he passed through stormy period before he was finally adjudged, sentenced and exc euted
 HNs was the exponent of Wyclif He preached his doctrine throughout Bo- hemia and his followers were able to carry Wyclifism into the adjoining coun- tries. To put an end to the critics of 1 the reformation and to take up the long desired reform of the church. as the Bohemian government saw it, a general council was convened on November 1, 1414. at Constance
 The Emperor Sgismund prevailed upon Huss to go to Constance, where he ar rived on November 3, and on the fol- lowing day the church doors announced that Michael Of Deutschbrod would be e'N oPPoiicit ol iiuSS the HeTelfC. In the beginning Huss was at liberty, making his abode at the house or a widow, but after a few weeks his oppo- nents succeeded in imprisoning him. on the strength of rumor that he in tended to flee. On December he was thrown into the dungeon of the Domini- can monastery. The pope then appointed three bishops to investigate the case against the "heretic." and to procure wit nesses. These witnesses for the prose- cution Were heard, and. contrary to the first decision, Huss was refused an ad- vocate. He was then taken from the monastery and handed over to the arch bishop of Constance sand taken to his castle, Gottlieben on the Rhine. Here he was i'll treated, poorly fed and all the time kept in chains. For the 73 days in which he remained in the castle he never once communicated with his friends.
 The first hearing of the case was on June 5. Copies of religious tracts which he had signed were produced and were acknowledged by him. On these were based the charges of heresy. When the prisoner tried to explain or testify on anything he was interrupted by crief Of: "Recant, recant," and so was compelled to bring his speech to a premature close. This he did with the whitening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
ON JUNE BRIDES
By BILL VINES

WI AsHINGToN, June 2S.-tspecial.)
 w To all appearances psychological
 business depression, high cost of living and other discouraging and pessi- mistic conditions which point to a gloomy future have had no appreciable effect on the annual crop of June brides The June bride is in our midst looking quite as charming and fully as joyful as ever. She does not view the situation with enough alarm as to be noticeable. She comes to Washington in great numbers. and the only thing she seems to worry over is the light fit of her new shoes. She does not even concern herself unnecessarily about the young and uncertain college graduate to which she has tied herself for better and for worse until death, or a circuit judge them do part. She is more com posed and more at home And at ease than the young American citizen who has Just embarked in the Lord and Master business. This may be due to the fact that her responsibilities are less The re- sponsibility of earning a flying for two and prospeets-weigh heavy upon one at times, especially if experience teaches that 1t has been difficult to earn said living for one.
 The White House is the objective point for all brides and grooms who visit Wash ington on their honeymoon It seems to be the ambition of everyone of them to Vislt the White House and take each others picture with kodak standing just in front of the great building This pie ture becomes on the spot an heirloom of great value. which is to be cherished and handed right on down to posterity If nothing happens posteity certainly stands a good show to have a lot of White EIouse hodak pictures to gloat over Never a aay passes that dozens of them are not taken. Recently, however, a more than usual ambitious couple arrived at the ex- eeutlve offices. They were from Prosaic. New Jersey, and in passing we will men, ton that the proud head of the family certainly deserves mention as a man of sound Judgment. The bride was there sey- efal ways from the ace. We venture to state that Prosaic New Jersey. is not the same when she is not at home We also venture the assertion that many of the Young ginks around Prosaic. New jersey do not commend her judgment in her final selection of a husband. and re- mark bitterly, perhaps that she is doubt less very beautiful, but tasks proper dis cretion, or she would have made a better selection, etc. Anyway. she was, as we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Villas Bathtub

4 General Villa, the "most conspicu- ous man in Mexico," has bought a S1OOO bathtub from Chicago firm. No more convincing proof of the "Americanization of Mexico" could be given than this act of the rebel leader who aspires to take his morning "bawth" in a receptacle that is ri- valed by the tubs of few millionaires. It is reported that when Villa reaches Mexico City he will cast General Huerta's bathtub on the junk pile and install his new tub in the Mexican palace.
 Time was-and not long since when the redoubtable Villa rocked not of such luxuries as ornate porcelain bathtubs. There are very good req sons to believe that he didn't indulge in the matutinal dip any more than lie did in the evening shower. A wild rough life was led by Pancho. He had little time to take bath, even had he been so disposed, and practically no facilities.
 But the star of the former ban dit's destiny has risen high and shines now with increasing lustre. As he scars, naturally his thoughts turn to the possibilities of enjoying his new honors and dignities. Splashing around in 5000 bathtub will be merely one phase of the apothesis of Villa. Later on he will affect mani cures, face specialists and other lar lists" who cater to an effete civiliza- tion. The time may soon come when we may see transformed Villa strut ting it with the foremost military dandies. Heretofore he has cut a sorry figure in his shabby clothes among officers in gorgeous uniforms, but the signs foretell change in the uncouth peon of the hills.
 Back in the old days when he was "rustling" cattle and picking of ru- rales whenever he got an opportunity, Villa, man of destiny, did not dream that he would some day be the proud possessor of 5000 bathtub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
The Germans in America

The thirty-fourth saengerfest of the North American Saengerbund which enlivened Louisville last week recalled to elderly citizens pleasant recollec- tions of the great German-American gatherings of other years. There are district saengerfests of musical and social interest, but the national fes- tival is an affair that ranks artisticly with the greatest musical events of the world. These saengerfests of the North American Saengerbund used to be held triennially, but in more recent times they have been held only quad rennially. Louisville has been the host . city several times, and it's hospitality on these occasions has been unexcelled. The attendance was exceptionally large at last weeks saengerfest.
 The Cincinnati biennial music fes- tival, which is now recognized as an 11iStltutiOu Ol uiotluSt uluSlCdl lIu- portance, was an outcome of the saengerfest held in the "Queen City, in the 70's. Cincinnati has long been noted for its interest in high class music, and whatever pre-eminence it has attained in the domain of Ameri- can musical art may be directly at tributed to the large proportion of its German population. But time has wrought changes that are especially remarked by those music lovers who attended the saengerfests of half a century ago. The Germans who had come from the fatherland not only continued to speak the German lan- guage, but they required their chill dren to speak it, and even the third generation gained and retained some
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knowledge of German. But the older and larger this country grows the more natural is the Americanizing process. Many of the younger Ger man-Americans whose Teutonic blood is unmixed know little German unless they have learned it at school as an educational accomplishment.
 There has been little German immi- grafton in recent years, but it is estimated that of the 100, 100000 souls in the United States about 20,000,000 are of German descent and about 5,000,000 are able to speak German. Not only have the Germans con- tributed largely to the American pop ulation, but their strong traits of character and mental endowment have exercised an important part in the de- velopment of our national life.
 Marked progress has been made in the art or music Tn thlS country within the past IS or 20 years. There is not only genuine love for music, but one finds intelligent discrimination in American audiences that attcrd -.ond opera and grand festivals. Had it not been for the large German immi- grafton in the middle of the last cen- tury and later America might to this day be known as nation devoid of musical taste.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the German element is gradually losing it's identity, it is hoped and believed that there will always be enough of the old-fashioned sentiment left to keep the saengerfests going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
 The Saengerfest

T had the pleasure of attending in company with many of Birmingham s musical citizens the great saengerfest at Milwaukee four years ago, and I was sorry indeed that 1 was not able to at tend the Louisville saengerfest," said Prof. Fred L. Grambs, who was formerly musical director of the singing section of the TurnVerein, which, by the way, has recently become defunct.
 The Louisville event was successful from every point of view, I am told The visiting German societies were present with full ranks. The Chicago Symphony orchestra was feature, and Madame Rappold was one of the distinguished so- loists A chorus of 5000 voices under the direction of Louis Ehrgott of Cincinnati, delighted a vast audience.
 T am inclined to think that the next saengerfest will be held in Cincinnati D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Many Practical Reasons

Speaking of the Methodist university, from a study of the situation it is appar- ent that Birminghams rival is to be Att lanta,' said man prominent in Method ism. There are but three Methodist col leges within the territory embraced which have any opportunity of becoming the nucleus of this central university These are Trinity college, which is sit uated in Durham, N C.; Emory college, which is situated 40 miles from Atlanta, and Birmingham college. Of these three Birmingham college has the decided ad- vantage in location. Trinity college is on the edge of the territory to be called upon to support the institution. Emory college is too far out from Atlanta, and the establishment of the university with it as a nucleus would necessitate sepa- ration of those departments which can only do their best work when located in a large city, such as the medical, dental and law, from the academic and theologi- cal. This plan has proved very undesir- able at Vanderbilt Birmingham college is situated in Birmingham in the very heart of the Methodist population east of the Mississippi It already has nearly 70 acres of exceedingly valuable land, located in the very center of Greater Birming- ham, and in addition assets amounting to about $150,000 The extensive acreage Is very high, overlooking as it does the en- tire valley, and is beautifully adapted for the location of a great university.
 "The financial benefit to Birmingham of the location of such a university will be great. The Methodist church will cer- tainly spend $4,0OO.OoO or s5,OOO.OOO in build ings It will unquestionaply within few years bring 800 or 1000 young men from all over the south to our city. It has also been suggested that in time the head quarters of the Methodist church, includ- ing their publishing house, will follow the church university.
 ''The increase in value of the vacant property surrounding the campus of Bir- mingham college would be enormous. No better advertising medium, for city could be found than such university.
 The university will be far more, how ever, than a mere financial asset. Its ed- ucational value will be untold. Think for instance, just what Vanderbilt has meant to Nashville Through the influ- ence of Vanderbilt. Nashville has become one of the recognized educational centers of the United States.
 Certainly we have an opportunity here which has seldom been presented to us as city. We simply cannot afford to let Atlanta be victoriou sover us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
WOMAN HAD s2 CHILDREN

From the London Chronicle.
 The Palermo woman Rosa Salemi, who presented her husband recently with five boys, all well formed, and, according to the doctors report. 'eating well and cry ing well," has not wrested the record from the peasant girl Gravata, of Tus- cany.
 She was the twin daughter of a woman who was herself one of triplets, and mar ried man of her own class. She set the seal on the family reputation, though she led off modestly with baby girl. On the next occasion she made her husband a present of six little sons, and followed that the next year with five more. Then came couple of triplets, which were followed by quartet. Then ensued a long procession of ones and twos, bring ing the number of her living children up to 62. and assuring to her endless fame in obstertcal annals as the "Gravata Case"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
MY DOG

By St. John Lucas
 The curate thinks you have no soul:
 l know that he has none. But you. Dear friend. whose solemn self control
 In our four-square familiar pew. was pattern to my mouth-whose bark
 Called me in summer dawns to rove Have you gone down into the dark
 Where none is welcome-none may lover l will not think those good brown eyes
 Have spent their life of truth 90 soon. But in some canine paradise
 Your wrath. know, rebukes the moon. { And quarters every vale and hill
 Seeking it's master. As for me This prayer at least the gods fulfll.
 That when pass the flood and see Old Charon by the Stygian coast
 Take toll of all the shades who land. Your little, faithful barking ghost
 May leap to lick my phantom hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

has attracted a good deal of attention. makes it unlawful for any railroad com pany or any other common carrier sub ject to that law to control or have any interest in any common carrier by water operated through the Panama canal or elsewhere with which said railroad or other carrier aforesaid does or may com pete for traffic. or any vessel carrying freight or passengers. upon said water route or elsewhere, with which said railroad other carrier aforesaid does or may compete" Jurisdiction is given to the interstate commerce commission to determine the facts as to competition
 The phrase for elsewhere" has a broad application, and authority is given to the commission, where in it's opinion any such existing specified service by water other than through the Panama canal is being operated in the interest of the pub He and is of advantage to the conveni- ence and commerce of the people. and that such extension will neither preclude nor prevent, nor reduce competition on the route by water under consideration, to extend the time after July l, 1914,
 during which such service by water may continue to be operated That practically gives the commission power to allow such service by water carriers which railroads control or in which they have an interest to continue indefinitely In it's discretion. It applies to such water carriers as the sound steamers c0ntroll- ed by the New Haven and the vessels on the lakes controlled by railroads. For that reason it has occupied a good deal of attention as the time for this amend ment to take effect approaches
 The other amendment of the interstate commerce law, which is of equal import but the committee on canals of the Board of Trade and Transportation is preparing to call the attention of the in- terstate commerce commission to 1t and to ask that body to give it effect It pro- vides that when property may be or is transported from point to point in the United States by rail and water through the Panama canal or otherwise, the transportation being by common carrier or carriers and not entirely within the limits of a single state. the interstate commerce commission shall have juris- diction of such transportation and of the carriers, both by rail and by water. which may or do engage in the same" in cer- tain prescribed particulars. These relate to proper connection between rail and water lines, and the establishment of through and joint and proportional rates, etc. Under this the whole problem of rail and lake and canal transportation, which is causing a good deal of interest and some apprehension, will be in the hands of the interstate commerce com mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

King Peter I, who renounced the throne of Servia in favor of the Crown Prince, Alexander, is 70 years old and ascended the throne June 15, 1903 He was strongly suspected of having been implicated in the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga, as well as several Servian ministers who were shot down at the same time. On the night of June 10 about 12 80 o'clock, 40 Servian army officers entered the royal palace and opened fire on their majesties Both were killed. All told, there were 54 persons slain on that bloody night. King Peter was at Geneva when this tragedy happened and denied all knowledge of the conspiracy. After he as- ceNded the throne of Servia there was a disposition among other monarchs to give him the "cold shoulder" and the fact that he did not punish any of the officers con- cerned in the murder plot hardened the feeling against him in some quarters All the suspected officers retained their rank in the Servian army. Before his accession to the throne King Peter led an adven- turous life He studied in Switzerland and afterward attended the French mill itary college at St. Cyr. He took part in the Franco German war as an officer of the foreign legation. Although he is said to have engaged in conspiracies against King Milan of Servia for many years, he did not set foot on the soil of Servia for 45 years until he was elected King by the Servian Parliament. The new King Alexander is very popular with burg, is studious in his habits and has refined temperament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

the Duchess of Hohenberg, by a young student in the province of Bosnia, shortly after the two personages had escaped death from bomb, shocked all Europe yesterday.
 The youth who fired the fatal shots and his fellow conspirator who had thrown the bomb, were quickly ar rested and both seemed to glory in their crime. It was one of those frightful political tragedies. The police had learned of an anarchist plot, but while they were trying to get at the bottom of it and break it up, the diabolical deeds were done.
 Most anarchists are madmen. The assassins in Bosnia had no personal prievance against the heir to the throne. Their avowed purpose was merely to slay some "eminent person. !" These deluded creatures will be promptly tried and executed, but in these days of bomb throwing and the assassin's bullet no official in high position can be safe unless thorough police protection is provided.
 People in every cline will sympa- thize with the aged and feeble En- peror Franz Joseph in this time of his lamentation. He cannot long survive, and his death is sure to precipitate a crisis in Austria-Hungary. In the meantime vigorous efforts should be put forth to destroy the seeds of an- archism the world over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
REPREHENsIBLE

From the Sacred Heart Review
 Gentlemen" said congressman, "a member of this House has taken ad- vantage of my absence to tweak my nose behind my back. hope that the next time he abuses me behind my back like coward, he will do it to my face like a man, and not go skulk- Ing into the thicket to assail gen tieman who isn't present to defend himself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Damage to Corn

"The continued dry weather is telling seriously on the corn crop,' said Percy Clark yesterday.
 The deep blowing has made a large, strong stalk. and has caused the crop to withstand drouth that would have been disastrous under the old method of eul- tiyation. But the hot. dry air of the past day or two will prove most serious now that the ear is making. A week ago there was every prospect of a record breaking corn crop. but today I fear that 1t will be very short crop"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
.A1RsHrp,, DRAWS CROWD

From the New York World.
 Persons passing along Broadway be- tween Forty-sixth and Forty-sevepth h streets, just about dark, stopped to gaze at black speck in the sky, which seemed to be directly over the Hudson river. It looked like an airship, and large crowd gathered.
 Two women in evening gowns. who were
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evidently bound for the theatre. stopped, and one of them produced a pair of opera glasses for a better view. Suddenly the ship disappeared. It developed later that the boy who was flying it from a tene- ment near Tenth avenue had pulled it in,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
RAIL AND wATea NOyEMENr

From the Journal of Commerce.
 A provision of the Panama canal act goes into effect on the first of July, which will have material bearing upon the domestic rail and lake and rail and canal traffic Section Il of that act makes two significant amendments to the inter- state commerce law. One of these. which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

Harvest hands from the east who quit work at Hume, Kan, because the weather was too hot, know now what is the matter with Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

The nerve specialist who says this coun- try is becoming big insane asylum talks like man who is crazy with the heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

Rudyard Kipling's attacks on the British government are tame in comparison with Mrs. Pankhurst's right arm jolts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

Richard Harding Davis says modern battleships are like hotels. He forgets that they have no Peacock alley"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

BEGINNING THE DAY-o Father rest me. Let me feel my feet on the rock, Let me feel my mind on Thee, my heart anchored in Thee. May all the cIamoring voices be bushed, aud may the still small voices find md hold and lead my sould. In Christ's nnme. Amen.-H. M. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

King George will give dinner on July to celebrate the winning of the polo cup. Looks like case of rubbing it in"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

councilman who says spite fences are unhealthy is philosopher who will prob- ably never build anything worse than a political fence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

A German aviator who shaved himself while high in the air would probably have no trouble in shaving himself on board train,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

Philadelphia is planning a Fourth of July celebration that will impress the country" Somebody going to make a speech?
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Oh, MT. Weather Man do a little bet ter for us. Your Sunday shower did not materialize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

Boston has swordfish. but Is conduct ing herself with becoming modesty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

The suffragists are going to call on President Wilson again. Maybe that's why he came so near to knocking off mans head with golf ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Anarchists Double Assassination

The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the Aus tria-Hungarian throne, and his wife,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

"fouH have to read me out if you read Perkins out" says T. R. That settles it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Early Cotton Crop

"Alabama's cotton crop is in good con dition and 1t is earlier than usual.9 said ". D. Nesbitt.
 The boil weevil is not doing as much damage as had been feared. From the present outlook Alabama will produce a bumper crop of cotton"