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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Mackl1n, the actor, had only gained
 control over his ungovernable temper,
 his name would not have gone down in the annals of crime.
 Disagreement, a quarrel. sudden blow, then the hours of torture and agony that the brain passes through. All this might have been saved Macklin, a most remark able actor, who was an associate of David Garrick. He was dogamtic conceited, narrow-minded and arrogant, his over bearing manners repelling most of his friends, but worst of his traits was his uncomfortable temper
 There can be no doubt that he was a had no equal during his period. The crime for which he was convicted was enacted on the stage of the Drury Lane playhouse. The cause was a mere noth- ing; wig and the sequel death.
 One of the ushers. Thomas Arne, at the trial gave this account of the murder of the deceased Hallam by Macklin "On Saturday night in May, 17S5, the pris- oner happened to be playing 'Sancho,' in
 
 most finished when the prisoner started an argument between himself and the de- ceased as to who should wear a prop erty wig. Macklin had played in the wig the night before and on the night of the crime the deceased had gained possession of 1t. Curse you for rogue said the Iprisoner, What right have you with my wig?' To this the deceased answered, I am no more rogue than yourself, it is stock wig and I have as much right to it as you have " Some of the other players coming in and knowing the fury of Macklin when once aroused, desired Hallam to give the wig to him. Hallam then compiled with their wishes saying that he had q wig which he could use just as we'll and which he liked better. All then was quiet for about 15 minutes, when the prisoner broke out anew You are a blackguard scrub rascal, how durst you have the im- pudence to take my wig?" Again the deceased said, T am no more a rascal than yourself''
 Upon hearing this Macklin started for- ward, having stick in his hand, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Pan-American Years

In a recent address on "Pan-Amer Ycan Possibilities" John Barrett, di- rector general of the Pan-American union, began thus: "We are at the be- ginning of a great Pan-A American era. The next 10 years are going to be Pan American years. As during the past 15 years Asia had been very much to the front, causing our eyes to be con- stantly on Japan, China and the Phil ippines, son now during the next dec ade we shall be looking largely at the countries of Central and South America"
 Director General Barrett is unques- tionably the best authority in this country on the Latin republics. He has spent much time in South Amer ica. He was the plenipotentiary from the United States to the International Conference of American republics, held in Mexico 1901-2. He was the American minister to Argentina 1903- 4; to Colombit, 1905-6, and has oc- cupied his present high position since 1907. The director general knows the Spanish language thoroughly and is personally acquainted with all the prominent South Americans those of the business world as we'll as those of political life.
 Today, more than ever, MT. Barrett is urging the manufacturers, mer- chants and bankers of the United States to embrace the opportunities open to them to build up rich trade with the South American countries. Before the European war began he was conducting campaign of educa- tion among American business men in view of the completion of the Panama canal. But as important as the Pan American idea has been ever since the United States broke ground on the ca nal, its importance is intensified to- day by the change in our favor brought by war which shuts off Great Britain and Germany from their immense South American traffic.
 The American union has pub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Cardinal Gibbons at the conc,,v.

His eminence James Cardinal Gib- pons Is now on the ocean with the con- clave at Rome as the object of his vov age, said a well known layman.
 "America's senior cardinal. who as arch bishop of Baltimore is the had of the hierarchy in this country. has visited Europe frequently, but he does not enjoy ocean travel as he is always seasick.
 Cardinal Gibbons was 80 years old last month, but from all accounts he is in his usual health, and his mind is as fresh and clear as of old. He will be very picturesque character in Rome. He is personally known to all the old ecclesiastics there, and is extremely popular. I saw a good deal of Cardinal Gibbons when he wa, bishop of Richmond from 1872 to 1876. Prior to that time he had served four years as vicar apostolic of North Caro- lima and titular Dishop of defunct see. He was consecrated in 1888. when he was only 34 years of age. In lSoS he was a member of the-)Vatican council, the last of the ecumenical councils. l heard at the time that he was the youngest prelate. If he was not the youngest, 1t is safe to say that there were not many as young. From Richmond Bishop Gibbons was trans lated to Baltimore as coadjutor to Archbishop Bayley with the right of succession. He presided at the third national council at Baltimore in 1884 and was created a cardinal by Leo XIII In 1SS6.
 While no one now living is apt to see an American on the papal throne, Cardinal Gibbons was very fayorably discussed for the office of sovereign pontiff when it was seen that Pope Leo's life was ebbing away. Certain French papers kept up an agitation in favor of Cardinal Gibbons for a year or more. It was distinct honor for him to have been prominently talked about as an ideal man for the exalted position of pope, even if it was next to unthinkable that an American could be elected"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
From n Fine Farm coun,rv

The country around Huntsville is won derfully productive, as every one must know, and the people whereabouts are of the very best hence it is with climate. soil and social conditions, in combination considered. it is no exaggeration to say that Madison county is the garden spot of the earth said Ed Johnston, son of the late Joseph F. Johnston
 Crops have been good this year. In Madison Farmers are now paying much attention to stock raising We raise fine beef and no branch of husbandry is more profitable "
 MT. Johnston will be a member of the next legislature, and is a candidate for speaker of the house. q will be elected speaker he said. At any rate if looks that way to me now. 1 stand with the conservative element of the democratic party rather than with those democrats Who are extreme or fanatical Alabama needs constructive legislation, and con structives work and fanaticlsm do not eo together"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
QUAKER QuIPs

From the Philadelphia Record
 health hint-Don't rush the growler in dog days
 Many an old bachelor nas single atm in life, that being to remain sim gle.
 fellow doesn't have to be spurred on to kiss gtrl on the spur of the moment.
 Many man who looks like a Her cules isn't really strong enough to raise his own wages.
 It man feels seedy after mixing beer and watermelon. he always planes 1t on the watermelon.
 Lightning never struck twice in the same place. in which the labor agita- tor doesn't resemble lightning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Prosperity in Florida

Miami, Fla. is on a boom, said Will nam R. J. Dunn, manager of the Birming- nam Paving company. A"I have just re- turned from Florida, and while the whole state seems to be prospering greatly, l had an opportunity especially of observ- ing much progress in and around Miami. The frult and vegetable crops have been abundant and prices have been good. Miami is in the midst of fine fruit grow Ing country-alligator pears. grapefruit and oranges It continues to enjoy large tourist business. There are many hand some buildings in that city. and the price of real estate is increasing rapidly. It is quite common for man to pay s15ooO for a small residence lot''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
.ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES
ALL UNAWARE.

A queen. if ever there was one.
 Along the beach she slfgfft1y iript, And every man who saw her run
 Forthwith by admiration gript, Unto her silent homage paid
 With open mouth and staring eyes, But since she was a knowing maid.
 She did not show the least surprise. She had careless attitude.
 Quite free from all self-consciousness, As one with happy thoughts imbued,
 Who least of all would ever guess She caused the crowded shore to gape
 By making there bold display. But often damsels with a shape
 Are smooth enough to act that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
IDLE OPINIONS.

Money sometimes buys first-class i'm itation of content.
 Nobody is superior to fattery. although some people adopt superior attitude. Though a mans house may be his cas- tie in the eyes of the law, he has his doubts about it when he isn't permitted to carry latch-key
 As long as man is able to see the good points of other people as easily as he can see his own good points, he will make fairly good neighbor
 The depression characteristic of Mon- day morning is oftentimes the result of an access of gayety on Saturday night The woman who uses church work as a means of getting into society isn't making very strong play to get into heaven.
 PC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
TIPS FROM TEXAS
From the Dallas News.

From the Da1Ias NeWs. Don't bury your talents in napkin. Call meeting and deliver an oration.
 It takes whole pack of wolves at the door to make some lazy; men go to work.
 There Is at least limit as to the chas- tisement of children. A baby is hot mere ly something to spank.
 Our idea of fair division of labor is for Father to talk about his chauffeur and Mother about her chef.
 As general thing, 1t doesn't take a widow more than a minute to tell whether she 10 being courted or being jollied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
ToMoRRow-TRIAL OF MADAME TIQUET

gone so far in asserting this right as to place a veto upon China s constructing any railways in this province unless built under German loan and with German supervision. Less than six months ago the Chinese government sought to inter- est American capital in proposed rail- way from Chefoo to Weihsien. The proj- ect had to be dropped because of Ger many's opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

When asked about the situation in Mex said nothing. His attitude is that of a man who is out of hole and has no desire to get back into it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

As fire insurance is a subject of great concern to the citizens of Br- mingham at the present tune. James H. Hards discussion will be of real prac- tieal interest. On page 10 in today's Ase-Herald appears MT. Hard's intro ductory letter to the series he has writ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Having discovered that Uncle sam is not to be trfled with, would-be monopo- lists are lowering prices with specious ex- plantations as to why they were ever raised in the first place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Edison says civilization is undergoing a surgical operation in which militarism will be cut out. If civilization were what it is cracked up to be the operation could be made comparatively painless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

The crisis in Europe has had no ap- parent effect on the versatility of the Hon. Tyrus Cobb After slugging De- troit to victory in a recent game he went into the box and pitched the last inning just to give the fans their moneys worth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
The Rev. Mir. sIaton Returning

The Rev. $. T. Slaton. pastor of the Norwood Methodist church, who has been spending his vacation in Chicago where he took a course of reading and attend ed lectures in the divinity school of the university, will return home this week and will fill his pulpit next Sunday.
 The Chicago university. conducts large summer department and is especial ly attractive to young ministers of the gospel, who wish to attend a course of post graduate studies,'' said a preacher. several of Blrmingham's nsstors have studied at that institution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
A CONSTANT wHIRL.

A CONSTANT wHIRI. T don't believe Shakespeare turns over in his grave every time ranting actor butchers his lines."
 don't either. I can't imagine Shakespeare acting like a squirrel in revolving cage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Kansas man Is reported to have cap tured a catfish weighing 67 pounds with his bare hands. That will be about all from Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Estimates of the cost of war in Europe range all the way from s22 0oo, 600 a day to s52, ,Oo0,000 day. But the toll death takes is the most expensive of all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

The woman who gives her false hair to the suffrage cause seems to be throwing the switch after the manner of true he- roines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
SEVEN OTHERS

Did Patrice say she would give her whole heart to your"
 No. She said the best she could offer was an eighth portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

It's against the law for a man to have absinthe in his house in Paris now. France wants her citizens to fight the Germans instead of pink elephants, sters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Pictures of returned tourists taken at the piers show them we'll pleased at be- ing so much in the public eye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Deeply chagrined, the war correspon- dent sits down to write about something that happened week ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
EMPTY THEsp1ANs.

Do actors really feel the parts they play?"
 some of them do. I dare say there ars times when they don't have to sinulat. hunger at a stage neal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
THE PAGE THAT KILLS

Votes for women is now stirring up Reno as divorces for women never did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

It appears that Japan was merely wait ing for a good excuse to get into the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
O,ERCoME

Piano wagons in the street
 Make little children dance: Perhaps to some their music's sweet
 They put me in trance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
TELEPHONE Bell tprivnte exchange connecting all deparfmenfsD d Main 4900.
And the wolf behowIs the moon; VI hiist the heavy ploughman snores.
 --Midsummer Nights Dream.
BEGINNING THE DAy-I thank

Thee, 0 God, that Thou nrt willing to forgive yeste " and that l cnn start over again today. May yes- terday have no dominion over my soul, except to bless. Grant that my failures and my sins may serve only to make me more humble, more watchfuI and fuller of praise to my God. Amcn.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
IN HOTEL LOBBIFs
Alabama Farms In Demand

T don't know whether the European war has anything to do with it-it prob ably has no bearing--but I have never known as much inquiry for farm lands in Alabama as now,p said L. F. Hill.
 T have been advertising farms in The Age-Herald, and 1 have many callers every day inquiring about prices, etc. Negotiations now under way will result in good sales during the fall.
 Homeseekers are coming from the north in larger numbers than ever be- fore As a rule they settle in their new homes late in the fall or early in the winter, so as to be ready for spring planting. The prices of Alabama farms are very low compared with those of the middle west and the northwest Our lands will produce as abundantly, and We can raise a greater variety of crops. Our agricultural and horticultural re- sources are beginning to be understood by the northern people of agricultural or truck farming experience. Within the next three or four years there will be thousands and thousands of northern farmers settled in Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
ELEPHANT.

What building is that over there?" The government guess works T don't understand. "The weather bureau"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
DEFINED.

Pa. what's an inebriate?" An inebfiate. my boy, is a man who is willing to miss a meal to feel a drink more"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
A HANDY MAN.

His wife has implicit faith in him.. How did he win her conhdence?" Three times running he fixed the water pipes without having to call in plum ber."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Pancho Villa. frst-class fighting man. seems to be out of job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Enterea at the Birmingham. Ala. postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
HARDLY.

He cannot be
 A happy man; l speak of the
 Hay fever fan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF MACKLIN, THE ACTOR

F Macklin, the actor, had only gained
 control over his ungovernable temper, his name would not have gone down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

 doubled in volume Withdrawal of diplo- matic representatives by the hostile na- tion has been almost invariably followed by request that the United States as- sume charge. At Paris, London, St. Pet ersburg, Brussels, Berlin and Vienna the difficult duty of representing hostile coun- tries has been cheerfully accepted. Spain is the only other nation which has been called upon to contribute the services of her diplomats. and Spain has had few requests in comparison to the large num- Der which have been made to the United States. The entry of Japan has placed still another diplomatic burden on this country
 The almost universal demand for the services of American diplomats is d com pliment both to the quality of American diplomacy and to the determined neutral- ity of the American nation Were there any suspicion that the United States fav- ors either side, both sides would not look to her for diplomatic assistance, nor would the requests be made were there not high confidence in the ability of the Amer ican representatives.
 For the time being, the United States is serving cheerfully and gratuitously as the worlds diplomatic agent. Till the need for such service passes, American repre- sentatives abroad-not only diplomats but members of the consular service as we'll will be put to a severe test
 New York Herald: Germany has more to lose than merely its leased territory on the bay of kiauchau. In the treaty by which she obtained this leasehold Ger many was granted the right to construct three main lines of railways penetrating Shantung province. Of these the main line from Tsingtao to Tsinanfu and somo short branch lines are in operation. By virtue of these grants Germany has claimed Shantung as her "sphere of in- auence" The German government has
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-15
Favorite Policies Of Adj
ministration Shown in
Unique Garb.
CABARET FEATURE
OF ENTERTAINMENT
Pet Vanities and Foibles of Dis
tinguished Guests Disclosed in
Witty Verse and Laugh-Pro-
voking Caricatures-Widc
Range of Amusement Pro-
'vided by Jolly Crowd.

Washington. February 14-St Vail
entine was the patron OF the Gridiron
Club at Its midwinter dinner tonight
and In witty worse. in delicate strain
and in laughter provoking caricatures.
sketched by famous cartoonists. were
the pet vanitics and foibles of the many
distinguished guests disclosed for nu-
tuat cdiiication. The range Of enter
tainment provided was wide and at
ont time or another the diners were
transported TO Santo Domingo and Mex
leo; made Interested spectators OF pic
turesque inauguration ceremonies. and
admitted to the secrets of the war on
trusts. The favorite policies of the
new administration were exhibited in
such garb as to startle at times the
authors. who were present In person.
A cabaret show comprised a scene of
tollity and care-free gaiety. as present
ed by the Band of Hope the most opti-
mistic crowd of hopera ever gotten to-
gether. and introducing performers OF
Worldwide fame. including Huerta,
Uncle joe the Colonel. Charles Murphy.
Miss Democracy, Mrs. Grundy Dame
Chance and Suffragctte. Here the mu-
steal talent OF the club found full OPP
portunity as the various characters en-
tered the show.
Murphy Pours Out Woes.
TO the air of Curse of an Aching
Heart" Chief Murphy poured out his
They made me think I was Big Chief,
And ] believed them, too
They told me things to swell my pride.
And made me think them true
played the game of politics,
/ backed my man and lost,
And now I am n derelict;
Alone I pay tho cost"
The Colonel also appealed to the
sympathies of the band by n plaintive
appeal in song TO the air OF Take Me
Back"
Take mo back to your ranks once
again, boys.
Once again let me run the big show.
Take me back and you never will
lose me,
For I am n winner you know;
/ am tired of living outside the ram
parts,
You need me just as I've need of you,
1 need you. 7 want YOU, l need you.
Take me back and I'll always be
true"
Mrs. Grundy identified some of the
"watchful walters" There was Albert
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-15
Boarding

Mrs. ELLEN $. MoRToN, 505 WEST
Grace; table board and room.
HEATED ROOMS. WITH OR WITH-
out board. Moderate rates Central
location sos East Grace street.
LARGE; AND SMALL NICELY FUR
nished. vapor- heated rooms; excel
lent meals. 1913 East Grace.
ROOM AND BOARD: REFi:RISNCES
exchanged. los East Franklin. Phone
Madison 1901. MRS. T. LEFT
WITCH.
NICELY. FURNISHED ROOM. BATH
Grace.
WANTED. BOARDERS FOR LARGE;
nfst ana second story rooms. 20o
East Grace
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-15
". |. BISHOP KILLED:
. STRUCK BY TRAIN
Agent at Charlottesville Meets
Death While Going to
Greet His Son.
Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch

Charlottesville. Va, February ia
w. L. Bishop. ticket agent at the union
station for the past eighteen years. was
struck by Southern Railway fast mail
train earlysthis afternoon and died to-
night at local hospital. While go
Ing down the depot platform to greet
his son, Carroll, who was n passenger.
he either misJudged the speed OF tho
oncoming train or slipped in tho snow.
He was hit by the pilot OF tho engine,
sustaining n fracture of the skull and
several broken ribs. which punctured
the left lung.
MI. Bishop was twice married first to
MISS Cora Tyler, of Frederick sburE, by
whom he had seven children, the eldest
being Howard l.. Bishop. OF Richmond,
division passenger agent of the South
ern Railway. His second wife was
Miss Laura Tyler, sister OF his first
wife. She survives with two small.
children.