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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Battle Still Rages

News from the war continues to deal with the great battle which has been raging for the past five days and the end of which is not yet in sight. Interest is centered on this battle, the second decisive engage ment of the war, and until it's final outcome operations in other fields will receive only passing notice.
 The first dispatch direct from the front is printed by The Age-Herald this morning. The Associated Press in no case indicates the author of a dispatch, but as Frederick Palmer was the only newspaper correspondent authorized to go to the front with the English forces, it is safe to assume that he is the author.
 The desperate nature of the fight ing now in progress is fully borne out by Mr. Palmer's dispatch, one incident standing out particularly where the Germans attempted to storm an Eng fish position eleven times and were as many times repulsed with tremendous losses.
 The world is now appalled, by the spectacle of an irresistible force meet ing an immovable object. The Ger mans are staying off annihilation and the allies striving for complete ascen- dency. Which will emerge successful only the God of battles knows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

shoot at it without puncturing their gas envelope.
 The aeroplane seems to have proved more useful in the European war than the dirigible. It is easier to handle and not so conspicuous in the air. Now that the French are using a type of aeroplane carrying rapid fire gun mounted above the wings, it should be able to engage Zeppelin with con- siderable success, particularly if the aeroplanist succeeds in getting above the dirigible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Attacking a Zeppelin

Although it is reported that few of the latest Zeppelin dirigibles have been equipped with gun platform on top of the gas bag, it is not believed that they have a gun mounted there. If there should happen to be a leak anywhere near the center of the air ship the gas would be almost certain to explode when the gun was dis charged The recent destruction of a Zeppelin at Johannisthal is said to have been caused by the experiment tai firing of gun on top of the gas bag.
 The Zeppelin is at great disadvan- tage in a combat with an aeroplane il the aeroplane "gets the altitude" ot the airship and is able to boise di. rectly over it. In this case, the aero plane is safe from any attack from the airship, as those aboard the Zeppe- lin are unable to hit an aeroplane SC long as the pilot keeps the gas en- velope between himself and the enemy below. The crew of the dirigible are thus seen to be in predicament some what similar to that of a crew of a battleship attacked by submarine with the submarine" in this instance above the ship instead of below it AS a matter of fact the dirigible's crew is in worse plight than the battleship's crew would be. Although they know the location of the attack ing aeroplane, they are powerless to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
BarthoIdt's Oak Tree

From the Greenville Advocats
 On balmy day in April of last year, Congressman Richard Bartholdt of St. Louis, the most outspoken advocate of peace in either house of Congress planted an oak tree along a sheltered pathway between the capitol and the house of- flee building and dedicated it to The Hague tribunal and to world peace
 The tree grew apace. spreading its branches around and seeming to sing hosannas to the statue that caps the capitol looking toward the east Lately, however. the leaves of this sturdy young oak have begun to turn yellow and sere. the branches have commenced to droop and now only one of its 1.-the young arms remains green. The tree is dying as the war rages and there is no peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
MarveIs at Bfrminpham's Growth

When I first visited Birmingham SIX years ago I was much impressed with the evidences of business aetiv- ity,' said Edward Stewart of Pittsburg, a prominent representative of the Re- liance Life Insurance company.
 Yes. Birmingham was quite an at- tractive city six years ago, but I mar vel at the strides it has made since then. Not only has the population in- creased at a prodigous rate, but the business district is handsomely built up and the residence sections are ele- gant and beautiful. I have done more sightseeing this week than before, and I do not hesitate to say that from res idential point of view few cities in this country equal Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
No sunragette Here

From the Elba Clipper.
 The worlds greatest financier is the Alabama farmers housewife. Her daily investments exceed in shrewdness the clever transactions of Wall street and no business concern or corporation, now ever ably officered, has ever been able to approach her in economy. She is the nations ablest trader and her transac- tions more nearly reflect the progress and prosperity of the country than the reports of our clearing houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
The Cotton situation

From the Andalusia Star.
 From everywhere in the south come reports that farmers are ginning their cotton and are taking it hack home. or are holding it in the seed: that merchants are taking cotton at 10 cents a pound in payment of farmers accounts; that the "buy-a- bale" movement is spreading over the south through the active campaigning of the newspapers and business organi- cations. and that cotton is being bought off the market for 10 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Praise for Hearst

From the Gadsden Journal.
 Even his political enemies must give William Randolph Hearst much credit for the work he is doing in creating in this country a movement to bring about peace in Europe. His papers also are do- ing their utmost to induce Americans ;o see the gerat opportunity which the war has brought them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Punster At Work

From the Anniston Star.
 General French is an Englishman, born in Ireland, who has scotch-ed the Ger mans.-Columbia State. A genuine great Briton. He now has the Russians rush ing to his aid and is converting Wilhelm into prince of walls, likewise knocking the Austrans into a semblance of 'gocd Indians ever and anon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Patriotism In Guntersville

From the Guntersville Democrat.
 Is there a town as large as Guntersville in the state where as little interest is taken in the town government? Next Monday we are to elect mayor and a full board of aldermen, but not man has expressed desire to serve the people in any capacity, nor has any one indi- cated a preference for men to serve. It certainly looks flat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
A Cotton Town

"T knew that Alabama was a great cotton state, but had heard so much of Birmingham as a coal, iron and steel cotton town: l find, however, that it is very much in the cotton belt said s. c. Grazell of Boston.
 Tn walking along the streets I have seen many bales of cotton displayed in front of mercantile houses. It is an in- teresting fact, indeed, that Birmingham includes in it's business activities the south's great staple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
War strike. Montgomery

From the Montgomery Times.
 Montgomery, Your Opportunity, IS just as much so as ever, in spite of the fact that the big sign at the depot Is dark Its brilliant light is sadly missed but, for the present, it remains dark Who will begin the movement to have the light turned on again?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Another Blasted Hope

From the Hamilton County News.
 The next legislature will be composed mostly of lawyers. This has been the case for several years. The question nat urally arises, will lot of lawyers be in favor of abolishng a lot of offices that will throw their brother lawyers out of office? We don't believe they will, and all this talk of reform and reduction of expenses will end in talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
THE MOST ECONOMICAL WOMAN

Frum Earper Magazine.
 Most men are not blessed with such a treasure of wife as is Langley.
 My wife is the most economical woman in the world" contided Langley to a friend one night, with profound pride. Why, do you know. she's even found use for the smell of my motor car'
 Great heavens Do you mean it?'' exclaimed his friend
 'Surest thing you know. She hangs cheesecloth over the gasoline exhaust and packs away her furs in it to keer the moths out during the summer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

BEGINNING THE DAY.-I thank Thee. Q God, for that grace or mem ory which forgets the bad an" cleayes to the good. Help me 'o cultivate it. Help me to teh 'e pIeasant things and leave me o'". unsaid. Help me to d"ei U" ..,,ess and light of yesterday and =. .t. bitterness and bIackness fade a,,t of my thoughts. Amen.- H. NJ. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
WORTH WHILE.

That was an extremely difficult piece you played on the piano just now. Why, it seemed to be that your hands were con stantly racing from one end of the key board to the other"
 That's true. but it showed my rings to advantage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

It was day of tumultuous enthusiasm
 and one long to be remembered in Great Britain. The Irish and the Eng fish, so long opposed to each other for reasons of tradition, will now be like brothers bound by hooks of steel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
IN ALABAMA SANCTUMS
Another Cheap Necessity
le Roanoke Leader,

From the Roanoke Leader.
 Cotton at and cents a pound isn't any cheaper than a weekly newspaper at $1 per year-the same price charged when cotton was even cheaper than it is now. And yet the newspapers of the country woe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
WON'T NEED A MATCH.

WON NEED A MATCH. According to a wish expressed before he died, an Indiana drummer was buried with two of his favorite cigars in his vest pocket.
 guess he figured on going to place where he wouldn't have any trouble in getting light"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
vanities of Hogs
2 Talladega Home.

From the Talladega Home.
 The agricultural department announces the supply of hogs in the United States is below normal This statement, how ever, does not include. the hogs who want to get rich in a few days by boosting the price of food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
sMARTNEss OF FLANAGAN

From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph An English colonel, at kit inspection said to Private Flanigan:
 Hal Yes, shirts, socks, fiannels. al very good. Now can you assure me that all the articles of your kit have buttons on them?''
 No. sir said Private Flanigan. hesi. tating.
 Flows that, sir?'
 "Ain't no. buttons on the towels, sir.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

The man who stands on top of an aero plane to handle a rapid-fire gun mounted there must needs have tolerably steady
 nerve and remarkably good eye if he | expect sto hit anything
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Hearst's Proposition

From the Montgomery Advertiser:
 Hearst wants to send Bryan, Taft and Roosevelt to Europe to ask for peace. That would cost too much. It would take three battleships to carry them over, whereas any peace commission we might send over ought to go in a yacht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Congress has passed a bill abolishing the slums in Washington. People whose favorite diversion is stunning will, it is hoped, have to go elsewhere in future to gratify their morbid craving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Iron and steel situation

We are all hoping that the present halt in the iron market means simply that the trade is mobilizing its forces and preparing for a vigorous advance
 all along the line,' say Matthew Addy & Co.,, of Cincinnati. Just when it will be able to resume the offensive | is the great question.
 "The cheerful optimists are predict ing that within 90 days every furnace and foundry and mill will have all the work it can do. There is one thing that looks good, and that is that this present week has shown more life than last week There has been some lit- tie buying but not on an extensive scale. Prices are holding steady It Is not at all question of price--that is not what holds back the market, but la lack of confidence induced by the general upsetting of the money mar ket. Yet the situation is not without bright spots. For example, the makers of steel enameled ware are buster than ever: this is because competition from abroad has ceased.
 "The makers of the steel and iron parts for automobiles are rushed by reason of enormous orders from abroad. The pressure of the American manu- facturer in European competition
 which was so cruelty felt when the
 last tariff went into effect has been suddenly removed. Now the American has his home market assured,' and the
 foreigner who formerly competed with
 him is beginning to be buyer. The
 l. T 1<xk~ ~.1
 ises tremendously well as soon as ocean
 transportation assumes normal condi-
 tions. England, France and Russia are
 here now with large specifications for
 machine tools. These are all satis-
 factory items. The unsatisfactory side
 of the picture Is that the domestic mar
 ket Is small and that consumption Is
 not equal to the production of the raw
 materials, and that until the money
 question is settled business will walt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Two New York landlords have notified their tenants that rents will be reduced q dollar a month on account of the war.
 Landlords like that will never incur the
 displeasure of settlement workers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Now that Frank Chance has retired from the baseball world, sporting writers will have to think up a name to substi- ute for "Chancemen."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A SAD SIGHT.

A SAD SIGHT. l hate to see a man With a hole in his shoe Although l must confess that l quite often do. I hate to see a man With a hole in his shoe. Particularly one With his toes showing through NO PEACE IN SIGHT. Alas, we say
 It with regret;
 The Germans are
 Not beaten yet. A RIGHTEOUS PEDAGoGUE. Professor Gadsby, the Latin teacher. has very small wife. His pet name for her is 'Multy'" That's curious name What does it mean?' "1ts an abreviation of the Latin phraSa 'AIultum in parvo'
 A QUESTION.
 Mushrooms?
 Great spread?'
 THE ANSWER.
 Toad adstools.
 Nine dead.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

New York schools will teach practical marketing. In these days and times it requires a master mind to market sue cessfuly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Reports from Maine Indicate that the progressive party is in need of a few more generals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Rome is showing militant attitude, but the Italian government is contriving to keep cool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

 gen, famous for his discovery of the x-rays. has even caused the gold medal conferred upon him by the Royal society to be melted into metal and given to the Red Cross. A German boycott on English writers is being attempted, restricted at present. however. to such as have writ ten bitter articles or poems against Ger many since the declaration of war. Surely this will hot extend to masterpieces that have long been appreciated as much in Germany as in England. Shakespeare, for example. has since Goethe wrote his ''Wil- hem Meister'' been as familiar to the av- craze German as to the average English man or American. And through Car lyle,s writings England became much inn pressed with Goethe in particular and Ger man thought in general The impress has been so mutual that 1t surely can not be permanently destroyed as a result of the present bitterness of feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Secretary Bryan served neutrality soup at recent dinner That's the .sind we presume, that's rather thin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
CONFUSING.

(Which do you find more serviceable, blonde or brunette stenographers?
 I'm unable to say. My brunette stem ographer was a blonde when I hired her."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Eggs are reported to be selling for s2 50 dozen in Hamburg. The unassuming omelette has at last become luxury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Lately ridiculed in Paris General Joffrc is now the hero of the hour. More Gallic temperament, no doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
SURE.

Tis oft the beginning Of many a spat When wifey says, chinning, Now, answer me that."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

We suspect that the fall styles in rnen's 2 hats were originated by person of Irish descent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
THE LAST FORTY-NINER

The coal men began to mobilize about the middle of the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Foul. where the German crown princes army has been fighting, is a
 garrison town in the northeastern part of France. It is 15 miles from Nancy and
 23 miles from the border of Lorraine. If has a population of about 11,0O0. The
 Marne river flows on it's southern side
 and it is bordered on the north by canal
 connecting the Marne and the Rhine.
 When the entire system of French fror- tier defense was revised, following the Franco-Prussian war Foul was made the most strongly fortified town of the Marne and Moselle. The Notifications cover an area of about 30 miles and are on an aver age about six miles from the town Toul is connected with Verdun by what is known as the 'Meuse line of forts. Among it's principal industries is the ,nar- ufacture of porcelain It has an extensive trade in wine and brandy, Toul was sacked number of times by warning races in the earlier part of it's history
 It is one of the oldest towns in France. In 45o 1t was captured by the Franks. Dur ing the Franco-Prussian war it surren- dered after bombardment of 12 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
ouT Or THE MOUTHS OF BABEs

From the Kansas City Star.
 Little Marie came upstairs after pro- longed absence.
 "where have you been. my dear?" asked her mother.
 ''Oh, I've been down in the kitchen watching cook put shine on the cookin' intentions" was the reply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
TWICE WOUNDED.

shot in the shoulder a brave soldier s fate
 Great Jupiter How it did smart A pretty nurse came in upon him to wait
 And then he got shot in the heart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

The money it costs to fire Krupp gun once would pay a man good wages for q year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

John Witherspoon DuBose's historic article No. 142, under the caption Flight Governors of Alabama-1S74- 1sQ1"-printed in today's issue, is of absorbing interest to Alabamians, and especially to those of us who lived through the period sketched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
USELESS.

Did you hear about whiffles tough luck?'
 No. What was it?''
 He borrowed an automobile to take part in parade and won prize.' T don't consider that tough luck" But the prize was a pair of automobile tires"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

VERY BROAD. When Dobbs has chips, Oh, quite a pile, You ought to see His winning smile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
More About Poultry

From the Andalusia Star A fellow in Savannah broke his leg while chasing a chicken. Must have been one of those frying-sized ones from blr- mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

The paIe-fac'd moon looks bloody on the earth, And Iean-lookd prophets whisper ful change.
 -Richard II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
BOUND TO BE.

Pa, what is an extremist?s
 Any woman who dresses in style. son. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

St. Louis Globe Democrat: The great European war is smashing not only treaties, but various international amen- ties. One of the most gratifying features of our times has been the cosmopolitan- ism in literature, art, music and science. The ancient view was expressed by the Greeks when they gave the term bar barians to all -Hellenists, and the term contained originally all the reproach we give it now. But this provincial spirit had almost disappeared among the think CTS of the world until this war came to arouse animosities. Russia has just can celled all patents owned by Germans. The international patent and international copyright have been among the finest manifestations of international justice. The enthusiasm with which the late Mark Twain threw himself into the movement for a proper copyright law in this coun- try was no greater than that of literary men in other countries.
 But the new spirit also showed itself in the action of learned societies and reached its highest manifestation in the awarding of Nobel prizes. A signal illus tration was the giving of the latest prize for literature to an East Indian. It is reported that many German savants are surrendering the honorary degrees con- -ferred upon them by English universities and learned societies. Professor Roet-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

I-nteIeu al the Dlrmingnanl. Aia Eostoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1879.
Newark post., 1914-11-18
NEXT SESSION OF
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Hockessin Man Mentioned
For Speaker

Republican politicians are dis
cussing the probable organization
of the next Legislature, which will
meet in January, in view Of the fact
that the Republicans control both
houses and will select the officers of
each. Senator John M. Walker of
the Fourth district of New Castle
county. one of the holdingover
members, is prominently mention
ed for President Pro Tempore of
the Senate while Charles II. Grant
land of the Second district, Will
mington, is spoken Of for Speaker
of the House, having been re-elect-
ed to membership in that body. Mr..
Grantland was the minority leader
at the last session, however, and the
Republican leaders are divided as
to whether it would be better to
allow him to continue as the floor
leader or have him elected Speaker.
Each house will have a number Of
employees to appoint, in the nature
of clerkships and other positions to
fill, and already there is host of
applicants for each position.
Subjects of legislation are being
discussed by members-elect and
others, but session is too far dis
tant to say anything definite along
this line at this time. One of the
most important pieces of legislation
so far as Wilmington is concerned,
will be a bill proposing new city
charter, which has been prepared
by the Wilmington Civic Associa-
ton and is in process of revision.
Newark post., 1914-11-18
NEW PAPER AT
NEW CASTLE
Experienced Newspaper Man
At The Helm

The youngest paper in the Della
ware family Of journalism will
make its debut within the next ten
days, from the office of the "New
Castle Journal" New Castle, Del
aware.
The business men and citizens of
New Castle feel that the new paper
will meet long felt need. It will
be devoted to boosting local enter
prises and local business men. The
paper will be published by Frank
lin w. DeCroix, formerly of Dan
vile, Va, but who for some time
has been connected with a VIII
mington daily paper.
Mr.. DeCroix for several years
was publisher and proprietor of
the Kearney Evening Telegram, a
daily paper of Kearney, Neb., and
Newark post., 1914-11-18

later was city editor on the Dan
vile Bee, Of Danville, Va.
Several years ago he started the
Danville Ledger-Dispatch, a week
ly paper published in that town
every Thursday, and he published
this paper up until few months
ago. He intends to move his large
printing plant, containing all the
requirements to print a modern,
up-to-date paper, to New Castle.
Several welI-known citizens of New
Castle are interested in the pro-
ject and will render Mr.. DeCroiy
all the assistance in their power.
Mr.. DeCroix is a very energetic
young man who is filled with en-
thusiasm over the prospective
paper and he is working hard to
make it a success. For several
years, under President Taft's ad-
ministration, he was the American
consul at Tepic, Mexico, and pub
lished small magazine in the
Spanish and English languages in
that city.
There is an exceptionally good
field for a paper of this kind in
New Castle, as there is no other
publication of any kind printed
there, whereas in almost every
other town Of near the size of New
Castle in the state there are several
weekly newspapers.