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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord,

make me child of the day, not of
the night. May my deeds and my
presence bring light. May my face
shine. May my message be hope and
cheer. May ny speech flower into
song. Minister unto me, o my Faith
err, in the things of joy. In Chrisfs
name. Amen.-H. NJ. E.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

The term swollen fortune is merely
reiatlVe' In the mountain districts of
the south, it means any amount a man
has left after he settles his account with
the village storekeeper
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

The Hon. Tyrus Cobb will be out of
the game 10 days as result of an ;niurv
received in fisticun. Great men
should remember that their fists don't
belong to themselves, but. TO the public.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

senator Chiffon of West Virginia can
play mountain tunes on a fiddle, but
there there is no reason to believe that
ne aspires to become a chautauqua star.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
A SUMMER FLIRT.

A SUMMER FLIRT.
He said that he would love her
Until the stars grew cold;
His heart was madly beating,
1t was the truth he told.
The maiden whispered softly
Shed leave him nevermore.
Now with another fello'y
She acts the same scene Ger.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

If hot nights keep you from sleep
ing, just think of those fine cool
nights that will come ere long.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
Elephants a-pilin' teak
In the sludgy, squdgy creek.

The clear-eyed intelligence of the great
beasts in lifting and stacking in regular
order the logs of teak, which often weigh
more than ton, is wonderful. Watching
the foreman elephant" pushing the log
into the exact place, one almost believes
the story which someone near by is sure
to tell, that he frequently squints one eye
to see that the log lies true.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

The man who stole Mona Lisa was
sentenced to year and 10 days in prison.
which will give him plenty of time to
consider the offers of vaudeville man.
ayers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

Villa started in life as butcher and is
suspected of having been the kind of
butcher who weighs his hand with the
meat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

Women are drawer than men," saws
a preacher, who is evidently prepared to
discount their antics in the presence of
a mouse
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

If Colonel Roosevelt We're called into
consultation at Niagara Falls, it wouldn't
take him long to put the me" in medi-
ate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

Plans are already under way to blame
the administration If the Americas cup
is lost in September.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
NO USE.
II do not sigh for riches. :

Il do not sigh for riches"
'umphl You consider yourself philos-
opher, suppose?"
Not particularly. I'm simply averss
to wasting my breath"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

Now is the time to bring psychol
ogy to bear on high temperature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
ABSENT-MINDED.

''Tompkins. the fioorwallxer, gave him.
self away at Mountain View"
How sop
"A woman asked him the way to the
spring and he said, Mineral water? The
first aisle to your left, madam e"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

A. full of spirit as the month of May,
And gorgeous as the sun Mt mios""-
,ar Henry ~.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
NOT AVAILABLE

Has this resort any special attrac-
tions?"
"One"
"Where?'
Just now she's gone out to stroll with
another man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
AWKWARD.

We are not at all surprised to learn that
the residents of Little Neck, L. l., wish
the name of their town changed 1t is
customary to refer to the citizens of New
York as New Workers." Chicago peo-
pie are "Chicagoans'' and Philadelphia
residents are "Philadelphians." We may
even strain a point and speak of "KolSo-
mokoans'' or 'Kankakeeans," but 1t is i'm
possible to apply similar derivative to
the population of Little Neck without
adding insult to injury.
A STAR.
Oh, let us hasten to this play
It's said the leading lady
At divers times has been quite gay
And has a past that's shady.
p. C.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
FORTUNATE MAN.

lie does not yearn for riches
That may be wrongly spent;
He plods along life's highway,
His heart filled with content.
Great fame may never crown him,
Nor minions on him wait,
But he knows where fish are biting
And his backyard's full of bait.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
LEGISLATORS ADVISED

Tuscaloosa News We already have too
many state offices, and there is not the
slightest reason why the railroad COM
mission could not supervise all the public
utilities. AS is we'll known and as it has
been clearly demonstrated by the freedom
with which railroad commissioners have
left the capitol, this commission is not
overburdened with work. 1t would be WELL
we believe, for the next session of the
legislature to pass an act changing the
railroad commission into public utilities
commission with full power to regulate
not only the railroads, but also street
railways, telephone and telegraph sys-
TENS, waterworks companies, light and
power plants and any other businesses of
a public nature.
Florence Times: The question of a new
constitution for the state of Alabama has
been lately discussed among some of our
leading citizens. 1t appears that there are
SO many things In the present constitu-
ton that need changing that a new or
ganic law in toto would be the proper
thing. One point at least should by all
means be changed and that is the restric-
ton of cities and towns to tax rate al
together insufficient to run the municipal
government This restriction has given
infinite trouble and seriously endangered
the credit of our cities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
QUITE A .JOR

Every Sunday Dobson buys three or
four Sunday newspapers and reads
them.''
What else does he do on Sunday?"
Good heaven, mani Do you think he
has time to do anything else?,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
A SERIOUS MATTER.

1.-THE doctor looked grave when he came
out"
Eyes. The patient he went to see owes
him for his services during a previous
Illness"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26
TELEPHONE

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

A. J. Eaton. Jr. and y. E. Young are
the only authorized travelling repre-
sentatives OF The Age-Herald In ATS
circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

\NE of the most revolving crimes in
the United States during the past
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-26

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala.
nostoffice as second class matter under
act of Congress March 3. 1879
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

ization may put upon them. The rise m prices In the markets of the world oistressing labor because they ex- Whsra SIsS sAe Tha 5hncrease in wages every cruelty and basely violated-the or kaAizea are getting more. than belongs
 lr anu the uuorganized have no possible way to get their share. ine prices have greed for a basis instead or honest profits; and the ig- norance of the people with referercs easy. ". ts'-,--A.e e--11
 N IS being recognized as a govern tlenla duty to collect prices in all th ths markets of the world. and to keep tne people informed on what good of every description cost. that they may know the difference between the buy ing and the selling price; and thus be aoie through knowledge to -rotect This may be a good scheme: but the people do not take to statIstics: they do not tackle problems kindly m thelr own interest; and they are SO suspicious of advisers that they nave no confidence in co-operatfon- tney think 1t Is a ruse of inc few to benefit at. the expense of the many. ana In many instances where confi- be. .. The honest man is needed in every mart of life; and when he Is there Dtogenes with his lantern will find his occupation gone.
 If man had been Christianized by twenty centuries of pleading and pro- tessing. cooperation would be the re- suit in all the walks of life. It would the abiding spirit of Christ-of the blessing and glory of divine order The under dog would not have beer Possibility in the twentieth century
 what cannot be done sweetly must oe done resolutely. What is not at. tained Tn the name of justice must bs achieved by show of sense,-a show of power. Men of wicked intentions hesitate before a solid frout-the, weld 10 intelligence, right and superior
 The spirit of cooperation is abroad and 1t Is destined to spread. Hope springs eternal in the human breast The masses learn slowly. but the! | learn.
 | One of the near-prophets of this az, indicates the advance has begun, anS that the triumph will in due time b, won Tn the following paragraphs. Little by little we are being pre- | pared. Hords of the unemployed in wade our cities in winter. Hunger ant want goad on the ignorant, and con | science and economic intelligence goaS on the Intelligent.
 The folly and waste of present bus mess Will cease. and the curse of pol | i1cs will cease, only when politics ant | business become one, and the natfo1 shall be a business concern, with al the people finding their ordered place therein; when business shall mean de mocracy and democracy shall meal business and the production and dis tribution of wealth shall be the affai | of all in which work the greatest ant humblest shall have an inaIienabl | share
 This Is not socialism nor Is it tn, loose democracy of yesterday; it is tn l democracy of the twentieth century which has learned organization"
 HONOR BRIGHT.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
PREsERvE BRUSSELS.

By permitting the almost unopposed occupation, by the German advance guard. of the city of Brussels, the former capital of Belgium, the Bel gians have acknowledged the utter fu- tIlity of attempting to defend the un- fortified city. and what has taken place is bat what was anticipated fol- lowing the removal of the seat of gov ernment to Antwerp. Now comes the question as to what the Kaiser s forces will do with this city. It is of no great strategicaI value but is a city many centuries old. containing buildings of great value from their age and architecture, which could never be replaced. Brussels is on the other hand a manufacturing center and can henceforth offer no impedi- ment to the German army, whether it is destroyed or not, so that any at tempt or plan at destruction must be looked upon only as wanton waste.
 Though not always respected the rules of warfare are against needless destruction and no benefit could ac- crue to the German forces through the raging of such a city or any of its great structures. The situation pre- sents an entirely different aspect than most cases where c1CleS are bombarded. Brussels hasn't and never could offer serious resistance, it's occu- patton cost nothing and it deserves to be retained intact. Excuse might be offered for battering down fortified cities or places of vantage, but such does not hold in the case of Brussels. The Belgians have unanswered to prevent it and it remains to be seen what consideration will be. dealt out by the German forces of occupation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
] kIAUcHAlU IN THE BALANCE. ,:

Developments as the result of the ulhmatum of Japan to Germany can be anticipated most anytime now eith- 7ser in the nature of q reply or efforts to relieve the tension in the far east lIn this connection the inquiry which has been directed to this country by China relative to the taking over od Kiauchau from Germany to be at @Soface ceded to China arouses much ira- -terest. Such would be highly pleasing ~to China. It would mean that the Kaiser would be making a desperate effort to get around bad situation While Japan, even though the with drawa1 of the German navy as we'll as land forces was accomplished, might have something to say about such a method of procedure which looks with distrust upon its promise.
 x sSuch service would be gladly rendered by this country for the pur- pose of quieting the threatened out ssErreak in China waters, but nothing oi the kind could be considered until such is agreed to by the empires in- volved. Tn this as in the other con- troversies the position of this coun- try is neutral, but it's good offices and influence stand ready for the bringine about of peace, as has been made plain whenever and wherever the time and conditions are ripe for it. Such a plan if put into operation would quick 1y adjust that demand made by Japan if it's interest in China is sincere, but it likewise depends upon the attitude of Germany in giving up peacefully it's eastern possession. and how generous 1y disposed it is to passively submit to the dictation of the naikade.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
TIME FOR ENTERPRISE.

A highly c6mmendable movement is that which is not only directed to- wards urging American industry to further development in it's present lines as well as others in which de- pendence is largely placed upon for eign manufacture. but in demonstrate ing where and how 1t is possible for expansion in new fields like South America. This is matter to which the business interests of this country should have been fully alive long age and been prepared at this time for ar aggressive campaign in it's behalf backed by such transportation ar engagements as would tend to encour- age businesss of both an import and export character. South American in- terests are inclined in this direction and with increased dependence upon this country, through the cutting of of European trade. there is a golden opportunity now to strike while the time Is ripe.
 If South Americans lack in informa- ton as to the character and variety of our products. it is time they were informed. With the arranging of bank ing facilities, a material aid to such trade is provided, with the promise oi further extension, thus overcoming what has been serious handicap to South American trade. While it may have rested with the countries south of the equator as to where they di6 their trading if the proper share of il is not obtained in this country hence forth nothing will be to blame except the lack of enterprise. since everything favors a greatly increased trade witf South America.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
The Provinces to EnaIanas Rescue.

Alberta leads the way with a gift of 800, coo bushels of oats to England. to be delivered at any seaport on the Atlantic. This message from Calgary is sure to be followed by offerings from other points in Canada and other parts of the British Empire They will realize the picture that Edmund Burke drew long ago. of the American colonies from a sense of fifial duty supplying the exhausted mother coun- try from their own exuherance.
 Alberta itself is an astonishing region. With an area twice the size of Great Britain, 100.00O.oo of its 162, ,000.000 acres are suitable for ag- ricuIture and 2,000, 900 are actually under cultivation. The population from 1901 to 1911 increased 424 per cent The crop yield of the latter year was 44.745,000 bushels, of which z4,15O. .0oo represented winter wheat. Half a million bushels is almost a negligible quantity in so huge a total. There are 16.21S square miles of coal lands, with an estimated yield of S9,330, 900, ,6O0 tons.
 The strength of the British Empire by land and sea is not to be reckoned solely in terms of battleships and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

must recognize that time for play should always be counted as a priv ilege and a pleasure as long as we live. Those who do not treat their mates as churns and confidential friends, but always take a serious aspect of life and duty are on the way to miss most of the blessings of life and to completely lose sight of their relation to their heavenly Father and his re- lation to them. He never ordered -afliction. He ordered his children sured them the Truth would make them free. God is not hoping for a bigger or better Germany, according to the Hohenzollern interpretation of his of Divine pleasure, but for a kind all the nations of the earth. You and I can do His service by recognizing i've are all children in Gods Kinder sarten."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

was able to get sufselent funds. from tirne to time. to aid in the mainte- nance of the republics business which had to be kept going whoever was al It's head. The move of carranza Is to deny the obligation of Mexico because Huerta was not recognized by the com stitutionalists. and in so doing he makes q radical move for debt re- duefion.
 Such however is open to serious re- action upon the national credit and in "a manner which may cause no little trouble. With such view of ths country,s obligation. the difficulty of any provisional government obtaining financial assistance is vastly increased and Mexico hasn't gotten beyond such need as yet. Carranza. overlooks the fact that by his action he is not only failing to recognize Huerta but also the cost of maintaining government.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
THE UNDER DOG

(written Especially for the Bulletin).
 The under dog is the helpless cur that has been overcome by mignt- who is the victim of superior power
 As we look over the world to-oay and see six nations at war and nali as many more ready to take issue, to defend themselves. we witness how a few men can set millions or men to slaughter one another in the name of patriotism-the under dog must face war, and man Inning and man kill ing assaults and die for what-to pro mote power at the risk or all tnal is near and dear to him.
 The order and well being of the whole world is upset because of the ambitions and grievances of the few the mass-the under dogs-respond to commands to dc violence to their brethern like beasts instead of chal- lenging the righteousness of cause like men.
 The war puts stop to cemnerce and checks agriculture, and then prices are sent up by the scarcity of some articles and the avarice of or "to bleed" because they control the output, whettnr it be large or small.
 In America where the crops are more abundant than ever, wheat and corn sugar has increased from 40 to 50 per cent. in two weeks. just in anticipa- ton of demand that "can't be sup piled" The Snder dog is being crowded to the wall everywhere.
 Why? Because the people have not learned to organize-to resist all imposition by standing together by cooperation.
 It is not those who labor and pro- duce things who reap these advan- tages but the men who have producer and consumer alike in their grasp.
 Prof. Fisher of Yale, points out how difficult it Is to fix the responsibility, every class from the middlennan up and from the combinations down even to the farmer charged with being to blame for the high prices.
 The breaking down of competition is the cause of all the trouble. The unorganized everywhere are the under dogs, subject to any imposition organ
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
cARRANzA's RASH ACT.

Refusal to meet the debts of the government, as indicated by the action of Provisiona1 .Carranza Of Mexico in repudiating the sixty million dollar bond issue authorized during Huerta,s term. of which ten million dollars worth had been foated, is likely to cause no small amount Of embarass- tpAnt to the new administration This of. course is one of the perIis which accompany the furnishing of money for the maintenance of governments pf revolutions which are subject te Irresponsible control.
 Huerta was recognized by certain governments and through them he
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
sENAToR ROOFS sPEscH

Much interest surrounded the speech Of Senator Root at the New York state republican convention and par ticularly was this true in the present mixed situation there, corcerning what he had to say relative to the strength of the progressive party Tn the face of the movement of some of the pro- gressive leaders to direct the selection of the republican nominee for goy- l6rRor, it is noteworthy that the sen- ator declares that the third party has practically disappeared and that sucr, is no surprise. because as he says they "are not progress. They are re- trogressing. They are not reform They are abandenment of representa- tive government They are based lp- on a surrender of state legislatures to perdition.S
 Senator Root could not only base his statement upon conditions in New York state, but in many states throughout the country which were two years ago strongly progressive The sixth judicial district of Illinois which went democratic because of the large dedections to the progressives in 1s1z has in special election gone strongly republican with the third party show ing serious loss. The same is even SC in Massachusetts where no nomination papers for three congressional dis tricts have been taken out for pro- gressives. though it was as advisable now as two years ago. Such show ths disappearance of which Senator Roo, speaks and the disappearance ii founded upon good Judgment It fol, lows the recognition of the futilty oi the party, meaning only the election o1 dEnnocratie candidates, and the ex. petience of the past has been enough
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

Even at this early stage, 1t must be realized that someone must do a lot of heavy thinking to get the money to pay the indemnities which are sure to be demanded
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

It is about time for some one to spring up and claim that they pre- dicted all the dtreful events and ca lamittes which have been liberally scattered through the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

From the way in which Belgium as a neutral country is being made to suffer- 1t is not surprising that we are expected to take part in thls European war if only through higher
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

The chance is now provided for some of the American school teachers abroad to use all their energies to prevent any breaks in perfect att tendance record.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

Holland is preparing to inundate the country if necessary. Too bad the continent isn't susceptible to the same kind of treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
What Caused the smashup.

World shaking war seems certain. l" We just knew things would go to the mischief if Colonel Roosevelt took that three-month rest.-Charleston News and Courier
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

Would that it were possible to de- clare with all necessary proof that this talk of the higher cost of living is purely psychological.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

There is going to be some warm riv- airy among the ports along the Atlan- tic seaboard when the government starts it's line of oceanic commerce builders ~
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

The war between Austria and Ser via. the groWl which set the big dogs Of war in action. gets but little at tention now that greater things are at stake.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

It is well known that New Britain is cosmopolitan city but it was never suspected that the war would reduce the attendance at a ball game to four.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

Though it is claimed that boys and old men are the only guards left for Berlin they seem to be putting up all the defense that is needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22

The man on the corner says: When everyone's face is so long. it is sufi cient excuse for the barbers to jack Up the price of a shave.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-22
EDITORIAL NOTES.

There are people who are not dis turbed by the absence of the daily re- port Of the stock exchanges.