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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT IMPRESSIONS
 AND THE EFFECTS OF THE PAST WEEK
. HE past week was a real asset week for Birmingham.

- HE past week was a real asset
 | week for Birmingham.
 It was indeed the gala week in the history of this town in that 1t showed off we'll and 1t showed to peo- pie who know
 I did not realize myself what mag nifieent work has been done here in the short time the Steel corporation has owned the Tennessee company. De- served compliments were profusely be- slowed upon President Gordon Craw- ford and the other local officials of the Tennessee company.
 The neatness of the plants, the fa- cilities afforded the working peon1e. the concrete and powerful equipment. the clock-work like operation of the various plants, the lack of noisy and hurrying scurrying workmen. was most modern. The complete organization of every plant visited and the compara- tive ease with which men and machines alike performed task was exceedingly impressive.
 More than one of the visitors repre- senting large concerns outside of the Steel corporation announced that mo- where in the world were manufactur- ing plants more complete, nor was op- eration more thoroughly practical.
 E x E
 Most of us here did not know 1t, because few of us have seen the in- terior of the wire mill, but this plant at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Fine Weather and Hospitality

I doubt if any visitors to Birmingham were more appreciative of the hospitality extended to them than the members of the Iron and Steel institute" said J. J. Gilmore, in charge of the sales depart ment of the big wire mill at Fairfield
 The weather was ideal, and that of Itself made a fine impression and added to the enthusiasm of the steel men ever the Birmingham district. The meeting of the institute here was great thing for Birmingham, of course, and those who attended this time will be glad to como again at no very distant date"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
The Cotton Situation VIII Improve

The 5.oo0.o0o loan plan for the re- Her or the cotton south, backed by the Secretary of the Treasury, and the federal reserve board. will have. I believe far reaching effect for good on the entire business world" said A. N. McPherson or Philadelphia, "It is a feasible plan and operated under federal board auspices Will work out successfully
 T have been for some years in close touch with business conditions in the cotton states, and while the depression has been severely felt in the north as well as In the south. brighter day is soon com ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
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BEGINNING THE DAy--o God,

BEGINNING THE DAY--o God, keen me safe today. Preserve me from the myriad dangers that thronr my way. Warn me md arm me against the periis. Build up in me, my Father, such siowins health of body and mind nnd spirit that I shall be able to throw on all The diseeses that turk in whit for me. In Christ's name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

It seems that nothing would satisfy the Turk but getting into Eurone,s row. It is to be hoped that he will get all the trouble he's looking for, and some to spare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

be cleaned for sanitary reasons It was pumped dry and the firkin of butter was found imbedded in the mud at the bottom of the well. On opening the frkin the butter was found to be as sweet and well favored in every respect as when 1t was lost. In the meantime butter had increased in price to 35 cents a pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

We hope that when wireless tele- phoning across the ocean becomes pos sible the European censor will no longer be on the job
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Congressman Burnett Is one man who aiways finds his fences needing repair, but he stays in Congress, neverthe- less. He is one of Alabama's best repre- sentatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

We still think it is mistake to an courage cotton growers by giving santa Claus cotton whiskers and mak. ing him stand in a cotton snou,..,, about three inches from lighted can dIe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

What the world needs Is more boos- ters, but not the sort of boosters who use high explosives to boost their fel- low mortals to Kingdom Come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Lillian Russell is said to advocate deep breathing. If the fair Td,,,an originated all the beauty hints" at eriouted to her she would never have time to draw long breath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Father Knickerbocker, in spite of his 300 years, Is a lively old fellow, par ticularly when the lights begin to glow along Broadway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Bulgaria claims to have recovered from its recent wars. There must be some truth in the statement, as she seems to be looking for trouble again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

The tax on chewing gum reminds an observer of shop girls that many jaws are already overtaxed by large wads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

NOT DIFFICULT In regard to the war, If granted my wish. I'd want all the fights To take place at Nish.
 Birmingham Age Herald. Nish Is easy to pronounce, Tongues not in a jam: All battles not fought there hope they'll fight at Damrne. Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

''Nocturne blue" is fashionable shade, but Hong green" continues to be deservedly popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

At the age of 72 years Patti is still able to sing sweetly, although perma- nently cured of the farewell habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

And often the man who buys "all wool" underwear is helping out tho buy -a-bale" movement without know ing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

A German airman has been given the iron cross. Maybe he managed to throw a bomb on a hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

The Thanksgiving dinner would be a hollow mockery if mince pie were even half as deadly as a dumdum bull let.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
SEEMS UNFAIR

Although a man has training for Life's duties. as rule, We understand that in war
 He's worth less than a mule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

provement of the premises they occupy. The tenant is uninterested because he dislikes to improve other peoples prop erty or he fears if he does it will be followed by an increase of rent If this fear or lack of interest were re- moved by definite agreement for rec ognition of the added value given to a property by tenant 1t Is thought 1t might have an important effect in pro- noting the city beautiful.
 So far the proposition is merely ten- tative. The difficulty of determining the added value, if any, due to the ten ants efforts is feared likely to prove an insuperable obstacle to its adoption generally, although it might be prac- ticable in exceptional cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
A CONTRAST

When up above the skies are blue And here below the world is fair, And life assumes joyous hue
 And happy hearts are everywhere, Iris sad to think that OCT the sea The trampled plains are strewn with
 dead
 And villages stand drearily,
 Whence every living soul has fled When brightly beams the morning sun And autumn's tints of red and gold Bedeck the hills, whence downward run Gay streams with music manifold. 'Tis sad to think what crimson tides Are staining Europe's battlefields. Where monstrous war the whirlwind
 rides
 And death his shining sickle wields
 TOUCHING IT IN LONDON ''so you were sent abroad to write about the war for Mopson's magazine" said the admiring young woman.
 "Yes," answered the valiant corre- spondent. How interestingl suppose you camped a great deal" "Er-yes; at the Ritz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
HARD TO EXPLAIN

we nave never been able to under stand Just why 1t was, but wheneyer the press agent of a musical" show lays particular stress on the beauty of the chorus. the prima donna has a cracked voice PAUL, COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

largest or It's Kind and  the prize mil or the eel corporation and even Judge Gary himself who The ba,a day. was enthud child him a new toy. lon x parently manisting an interest Just Judge board
  he to
 
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  which that bus-W w G in-
 
 
 trct steel and the active all the ngham manuf acturins
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Wealth of Aftraetfoun

Judging from the attractions which the Jefferson is presenting now both in num- Der of shows and their quality, the man. agement of that theatre is seeking to overcome any talk about hard times said Henry F. Beaumont.
 "As an illustration" continued Mir Beaumont, for the first time in many a
 month, the coming week, November 2 to ' Is booked solid,' six nights and three
 matineee by such companies as Peg O, My Heart" Mcintyre 6 Heath in The Ham Tree an old favorite and Mutt and Jeff In Mexico.' the latter with A largely improved company. And these three companies cover the whole week. Including the nine performances the Jef-
 ferson will have total of 33 perform ances between now and Christmas. with equally good attractions for January. Such stars as Otis Skinner, Maude Adams and Al Wilson, in their respective fields of the histriopic art, will appear in the performances referred to between now
 and the holiday. of holidays while a Christmas story. or play, Seven Keys to
 Bald Pate,' will be presented Christmas S day.
 Such attractions as these deserve the
 best patronage of the theatre-going pub
 lie of Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
ADRIFT WITH THE TIr1ES
les11,ueQ

ATHLETES ARE TOO BUSY
 "A tramp called at my house yes terday wearing a varsity sweater. have always heard that a. great morv college graduates become hoboes."
 Maybe he stole the sweater"
 T think not. He supplemented his plea for assistance by several quota tions from the classics"
 "umphi I'm still skeptical. The col iese man who acquires a varsity sweater legitimately has little time to familiarize himself with the c1as- sics."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
A STRANGE SIGHT

A SIRANGE SIGHT "Who Is the gentleman being assisted from the train?" "Ah There's a sight I never ex. pected to see" Explain That's an overworked congressman returning home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Evidence of Morbid Curiosity


 Notwithstanding the fact that an- nouncement was made that the execution of the negroes Ward and Gray would be private, larger crowd than usual as- sembled at the county jail Friday and Sheriff McAdory was fairly besieged by persons seeking admission to the jail yard,' said William J. Barton.
 Quite number of men were permit ted to witness the hanging. but the larger part of the crowd was on the outside. That the gruesome affair should cause such a turnout Is rather reflection on our boasted civilization, for surely noth- ing but morbid curiosity could prompt a desire to see men sent to eternity by the machinery of the law.
 Tt took over an hour to complete both executions and yet the crowd stood on the outside to the last minute. Punish ment by death Is growing less in favor, and certainly by the method of hanging which borders on the brutal. I under stand law will be introduced at the next session of the legislature to abolish hanging and substitute the electric chair believe such . law should be enacted and also that the public should be ex- cluded from the death chamber''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

DISCOURAGED l do not have the appetite l had in days gone by; It costs so much to eat bite, And that's the reason why.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

A LUCKY THING
 tually makes some old fellows young again. Tt doesn't make them young again, but no doubt they feel young and tango
 music is so loud that you can't hear
 their joints creak." ere, me man. where can I ind your sergeant-majorT 1T looks at i'm an sez. What are your sez I. "E sez, I'm city imperial volunteer sez e.
 "'Oh.' sez I. "Yus,' sez e. "'Yus' sez I; you're volunteer an I'm a reg'ler,' sez, 'an' you aint goin to lord it over me- sez. with yer me man." Don't forget it. sez I. I didn't get no freedom of the city I sez; the
 only thing the lord mayor ever giv me- sez, was IA days for furious drivin', sez. I wasn't entertained to ltea,' I sez, by all the docks an earls
 O London sez. I wasn't 'ugged an kissed I sez; but I'm a bloomin' previt.
 an so are you, me lad "'Yus. sez e. an dam proud of it.
 "'So am l. sez l." "'well, come an ave a drink sez e. "Right you are,' sez I, now you're talkin'.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

FOUND EVERYWHERE What doleful sighs attend, perhaps. A stack of blues; The world is simply ful sf chaps Who hate to lose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
NOT ON THE JOB

How does prohibition work in this town?"
 "It doesn't work at all. Prohibition in this town is a chronic Ioafer."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
SANITARY, AT LEAST

SANITARY, AT LEAST What do you think of the high water skirts women are wearing these days?"
 They look like as if they stopped too soon, but there's one point in their fa- vorn
 And what Is that?"
 They don't pick up any germs from the pavement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Most of us here did not know 1t because few of us have seen the in- terior of the wire mill. but this plant al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

No communication will be published without Its authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
Second Game.
AT ST. LOUIS.
NEGRO GETS KIN'S ESTATE.

Jake Craven, one of the most
familiar characters in this city, who
for many years has driven his dray
through its streets, received news re-
Gently of the death of George Davis,
a brother-in-law, who he had not
seen for many years. Jake was also
advised that his deceased relative
had left will in which three of the
Craven children were remembered
to the extent of 500 each. Davis
died in Luxora, Ark, and the admin
istrator of his estate has written to
the Cape for information concerning
the location of the Craven family.
The matter has been placed in the
hands of an attorney there who will
look after the interests Of the bcnc-
ficiaries mentioned.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
RAT BITES CAPE WOMAN
Rodent Releases Toe and Flees
When Mrs. James Screams.

Mrs. Gertrude James, living at
% North Spanish street, was attacked
and bitten by a rat while asleep at
her home Monday night. She had
been suffering from the heat, and
after removing her bed from one room
to another, she had it placed on the
rear porch.
She found strong breeze there
and within a few moments was fast
asleep. She had not been in slum-
Der land but short time when she
was awakened by a piercing pain in
the large toe of the left foot.
She jumped from the bed and
screamed, and as she bounded out OF
bed large rat jumped to the floor
and scampered away in his hole in
the wall. A doctor was summoned
and the bite was treated and pro-
nounced not serious.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03

Washington, June 3O-Dming fierce electrical storm which
spt up the Potomac River late yesterday Gernoon Mrs Champ
Cdk w1e and daughter Of Speaker
Champ Clark had thrilling experience that might hare resulted
seriously They did reach Washington until this morning
Mrs Clark and her daughter together With Miss McCumber,
daughter Of cCnbr q North Dakota; Miss Baker,
daughter Of Representative Baker Of Ne jersey and Reesen-
are Nc Kelar Of Tennessee Fort Washington the
Maryland side Of the Potomac about fifteen miles from Washing
guests Of Capt. Granville Serter commanddnt Of the post
The party used the government motor launch Wm'nd boat
Of comfortable capacity
After spending the day Fort Washington the party boz i
The WHhdnd for the return trip Capt. Segter and RePe''a.
Nc Kedr did like the looks Of black cloud that had @
up the and hareng rapidly up The rre. TIE
commandment finally imd the to edre the boat and ne
treighthouSe the whaJ. Shortly after hey
safely inside Of The freighOuse fierce gust Of wind Str" NE
WHhelainq ked her uRH large quantities Of Wde
The wind bew hard became for the
beach the boat finally in order to insure its safety
All the telephone and telegraph w bio,cn dorn IN
riciny Fort Washington and after the storm had "bs'd'd
sufficiently CAPT dd arrangements for taxing Of has
vstorS ngM A the Potomac in small
disptdchd AIcrandrid, mites 0sde Of
Die order that Speaker Ciark might be odSed
rife and daughter SAFE They reached Washington
HiS morning a lighthouse tender.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
U. S. GOLD EXPORTS A RECORD
During First Half OF 1914 Outward
Shipments Totaled $S4 500, 900

New York, June 30-With the
shipment to Europe Of sl0,5OO, 900
gold bars this week, the United States
virtually rounded out the first half
of the year 1914. For that period
we have established record. This
weeks consignments to France in
crease the amount of gold sent out
of the country Through other ports
as well as New York; to $4,000, 900,
total never matched in the first
half of any preceding year.
The next largest outward move
ment for the corresponding period
was in the first half of 1914 when
payment was being made to France
for the Panama Canal. Up to June
30 in that year we sent away $685.
100000 in gold. Last year up to
June 80, gold exports from the United
States were S64, 100000; in the first
half of 1909 they were 500, 800, 900.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
FARM EXPERTS TOUR COUNTY
Mr.. McWilliams Shows State Wi. ard
What Cape County Grows.

c. NJ. McWillisms of Jackson,
Farm Advisor of Cape Girardeau
County, yesterday spent the day
touring the county with r. S. Vase,
Assistant to D. II. Jones the agri-
cultural expert, who is representing
the Missouri State University at
Columbia and the Government in
research work.
These two agricultural authori-
ties visited the farm Of Robert
Naeter yesterday morning, where
they vaccinated hogs. In the af-
ternoon they spent several hours
on the College farm. Some shoats
were also vaccinated here:
The College Farm, which is now
occupied by the Field Brothers, hss
an opportunity of breaking the corn
record of Southeast Missouri this
year. These two brothers have $50
acres in corn, and according to Mr..
Williams, it is the best crop on
the whole that he has seen this season.
He stated that the $50 acres would
make an average yield of 60 bushels
to the acre.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
KNIGHTS AND LADIES ON BOAT

On Tuesday evening at about s
o clock the steamer Cape Girardeau
raised anchor and pulled up the river,
carrying a crowd of Cape people who
had joined in the excursion given
by the Knights and Ladies of Sc
curity.
She steamed up the river for several
miles, crossing back and forth as
she journeyed northward. Splendid
music was furnished by the boat
orchestra, and the younger people
INDUCED in dancing, Refreshments
were served, and a general good time
prevailed throughout the evening
Everybody had n good time and
the undertaking proved a success
from every standpoint.
At about ten o'clock they started
on their return trip, arriving home
at about 1880.
The proceeds will be devoted to
the purchase of costumes for the
drill team to be used at the National
Convention which will be held in
Detroit.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
BOX OF SNAKES UNLOADED HERE
MAKES BAGGAGE AGENT SILVER
Rattlers Hiss and Spread
Heads Whistle While Youth
Tries to Make His
Legs Behave.

The generally accepted idea that
baggage masters take delight in care
less and rough handling OF all sorts
of packages that come into their
charge proved untrue early this
morning when fimsy box contain
ing an assortment of rattle snakes,
spread heads, bull snakes and blue
racers was taken off the Southbound
passenger and turned over to the
local baggage department
1t is to be transferred to the HoXle
train for further shipment. No one
ever exercised greater care or displayed
deeper interest in his work than did
the Young man who took this package
into custody.
In spite of his cautious methods
the charges became restless, and the
noise that emanated from the innocent
looking little pine box containing the
writing mass of reptiles, was sui
ficient to II ak an old rounder sign
the pledge.
Some of them whistled some Missed
and some ratified and all Of them
showed an inclination to start some
thing. The baggage mans legs
wanted to get away from the scene
but he compelled himself to remain
through the ordeal.
The shipment was consigned 70
A. W. Duke of Pocohontas, Arkansas
and was billed from a bird store IN
Detroit, Michigan,
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
HAYTI MAN SUES FRISCO.

Moses Whybark, local attorney
for the Frisco Railroad, received
advice this morning from A. n, Watts,
agent at Hayti, Mo, to the effect
that a nan by the name of Edwards
had brought suit against Frisco Re-
ceivcrs 20 recover damages for per-
sonaI injuries received sometime ago
in a railroad accident near IIayti.
The summons was served on Mr.,
watts Tuesday, and made returnable
to b. +, Allen, a Justice of the
Peace at Hayti, in the 18th day of
July, 1914, The amount sued for
is $3.50.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
FEDERAL LEAGUE LOSES SUIT

Cincinnati, o., June 30.-The Unit
ed States Court of Appeals here today
dealt what is considered by many
as a fatal blow to the Federal Base
ball trade, by upholding Judge Ses-
sions action at Grand Rapids in
refusing to issue an injunction asked
for by the Chicago Federal League,
restraining Catcher William killifer
from playing with the Philadelphia
Nationals. Killifer signed Federal
contract but jumped back to Phila-
delphia, and an injunction was asked
for. Sessions refused to grant it
and the case was appealed. The
courts action today is final,
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-07-03
NEW CHARTER FOR
ST. LOUIS WINS BY
OVER $500 VOTES
Only Fifty Per Cent of Total Vote Registered
is Cast--Newspapers Win Fight Against
Political Ward Workers

BY telegraph to The Tribune.
St Louis, Mo, June 3O.-Thc adj
vocates Of new charter for st,
Louis, replacing the old instrument
which has been in effect for more
than thirty-hvc years, won a victory
at todays election. The vote for
the new charter was As, $50 and the
number voting against it was 44,l5S.
The election today closed one of
the most exiting campaigns held in
this city in many years, The new
charter had the solid support of
the newspapers, and the opposition
came from the ward workers in both
the Republican and Democratic par
ties.