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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
Anburn's strong Football Team

Eills Taylor, who spent the summer as assistant to pr. Piatt, veterinarian returned to Auburn Monday to continue his studies in a course of veterinary and animal industry He is a strong limb Of the Auburn football team speaking of the approaching season, he said
 Auprun has fine prospect Our team Will average around TO pounds Ihere are some four or five eligibl ss that look unusually promising. You know a student must have attended Auburn one year before he is eligible for place on the team"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
Swimming Campaign

The first day of the swimming campaign in the bows department of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation proved great success said F. E. Robbins, boys work director flor over 60 boys took ad- vantage of the opportunity to learn how to swim this morning. and the as. sociation is anticipating teaching at least 800 boys to swim during the cam- paign from September IA to 21 The offer is open to all the boys of the city between the ages of 10 and IF, and the class is held every morning from 9 to II. The swimming lessons are taught free of charge, but there Is a nominal fee of 25 cents charged to cover the cost of soap and towels used by the boys during the week. Before the boys enter the pool they are given a physical examination of both heart and lungs and are advised tors are experts and the pool is under constant supervision. The danger of drowning is lessened by putting only three feet of water in the pool The fathers of the boys are invited to go there and see for themselves what splendid opportunities are afforded their sons.
 Boys can start any morning this week. as the lessons are given until Saturday. but it would be much better for them to start at once and avail themselves of the six lessons If pos- sible. Swimming suits are not required In the pool.
 "On Saturday, the last day of the campaign, the boys will play games in the gymnasium before taking their regular instructions and they are look ing forward to this with great deal of delight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
LAT OF THE FAITH AND FIRE WITHIN US?

Thomas Hardy. HAT of the faith and fire within us Men who march away? Ere the barncock saw, Night is growing gray. To hazards whence tears can win Us What of the faith and fire within us. Men who march away? Is it purblind prank, O! think you? Friend with the musing eye,
 Who watch us stepping by
 With doubts and dolorous sigh: Can much pondering so hoodwink you It is purblind prank. o think you? Friend with the musing eye. Nay, we see well what we are doing Though some may not
 Dalliers they may be-
 Englands need we, Her distress would set us rueing Nay, we'll what we are doins Though some may not see. In our hearts of hearts believing, Victory crowns the just,
 And that braggarts must
 Surely bite the dust, March we to the field ungrieving: In our heart of hearts believing;
 Victory crowns the just. Hence the faith and fire within us, Men who march away
 Ere the barncock saw.
 Night is growing gray To hazards whence no tears can win us Hence the faith and fire within us, Men who march away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
ADVICE FOR THE ROCKIES

From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
 An adjutant had lectured squad of re- cruits on every for moi drill and move- ment and wound up with this piece of ad- vice:
 Remember, that on the field of battle brave soldier will always be found where the bullets are ethickest, and every one knows where that is.''
 "Yes, sir" said one of the men. its in the ammunition wagon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

has demonstrated it's usefulness In the present European war. The submarine works under cover," so to speak, and lacks some of the spectacular features of an aeroplane in action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

A German officer says he was compelled to have a Belgian snper shot, but adds, ''our bullets don't hurt man. Of course, painless death is preferable to any other kind and a sniper deserves to be shot, but even painless bullets in warfare bring the same amount of suffer- ing to women and children deprived of husbands and fathers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

visitor to Washington says Secretary Bryan shows few signs of worry, al- though he is busy man. MT. Bryan de- serves credit for keeping cheerful despite the dearth of chautauqua dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
THE WORST

From the Washington Star.
 Germany, with France on one side oi her and Russia on the other, with France drawing her this way and Russia drawing her that. is in as bad pickle as Artemus Wards invalid"
 The speaker was Gen. Nathan Bedford Forest of Memphis. He continued:
 "To Artemus Ward you know, man once said:
 "I've got a toothache and earache Could anything be worse?"
 '.Oh. yes, said Artemus. know a chronic sufferer of IS years standing He's much worse For his complaint is infiammatory rheumatism coupled with St yitus' dance.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

to make it rival London
 Antwerp, located on the Scheldt, having an outlet to the sea safeguarded by the British and French fleet and being strong ly fortified on the landward side, is re- garded as impregnable, hence it's selection at this time by King Albert as a place of refuge from which to direct the Bel gian resistance to the. German forces. The city's transit and other commerce of late years has run well over s1,OO0, GOO, 900 year. It has large industrial quarter and is diamond center.
 The government of Antwerp is adminis tered by burgomaster, assisted by five assessors and a municipal council of s9 members. The city's annual budget is about $7,000000. It's debt is $50, CO., Water and gas are supplied by private corporations.
 The city has 16 daily newspapers, six in French and 10 in Flemish. There are many notable hospitals and educationa. institutions, two theatres and noteworthy ecclesiastical and secular buildings, among them the Cathedral of Notre Dame, one of the sights of Europe: the Hotel de Vile and the Museum of Art, where are price, less paintings by Rubens, Winders. Van Dyck, Van Eyck, Memling, Matys and others. Many "od masters among painters, notably Rubens, were natives or residents of Antwerp long famous as an art center
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

Maybe the honorable Japs intend to keep their promises much after the fash ion of, the honorable powers of Europe who are now at each others throats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

It was reported that the Austrian de- fense had begun to stiffen just about the time we thought it's backbone had been irretrievably broken. It's hard to keep tab on war news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
SHE DIDN'T SEE THE HEN

FfofiI tIIe IoostoII ITdnscfIpt.
 Mrs x. relates that while in London she inquired in shop if they had any fresh eggs.
 '1es, mum, plenty" said the clerk, them with hen on 'em are fresh.''
 T don't see any with hen on them .' said Mrs. K, looking around for nest
 The letter hen. num- not the bird Hend stands for noo-laid, num-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
BEGINNING THE DAY-Help me

BEGINNING THE DAY-Heip me- q my God, to write myself in some thinu more enduring than mere stone. May my life grave itseif in the hearts of men. whom Thou shalt euable me to love and to heiy. erant me to leave behind me a monument of good deeds and gentle thoughts In Christ,s name. Amen.-H. M. E'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
ExPENsIYn GIRL

Lizzie writes that she has joined soro- rity at college" said Mrs. DawlSer.
 That means one of two things ,, growled. MT. Dawker More books or more clothes to buy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
IN EARNEST.

IN EARNEST. "Doppel tells me that when he left his native town a number of people wanted him to come back" "Yes. One or two even went so far as to say they would come and take him back"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

There are so many turning movements going on just now in the theatre of war" that dear old Constant Reader is apt to find his head swimming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

Occasionally prince falls in battle, but there Is still huge discrepancy between the loss of princes in battle and the loss of peasants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
ONE FISH MISSING.

A mighty fish one morning fine
 Went for a little swim; ne pumped into floating mine Ihat was the last of him. ne aetonation shook the shore And heaved the ocean high. But better he than that a. score UT more of men should die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

The discussion of the superiority of union suits over separate undergarments and vice versa is now being resumed with great vigor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

Might as well give the Nobel peace prize to President Wilson. He has done more for peace than anybody else we can think of just now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

Maybe Rustum Bey will behave him. self, now that he knows that he has be- come persona non grata at the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

There seems to be lively disposition among the combatants to see which one can reach the ear of Uncle Sam first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

Uncle Sam continues to sign up peace treaties, just as if the dove of peace had never lost feather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

The Czar declares that he will take Ber- lin if it costs him his last mou1ik. Spoken like Czar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

A few dilapidated straws continue to hang on, but the genial derby now has the call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
CERTAINLY NOT.

Would you permit a young man to
 kiss you. Bella?" Il wouldn't give him written per-
 nit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

JUST YESTERDAY We talked of the Turk With a satisfied smirk
 And swore that his habits were bad; We said he would slay In barbarous way,
 That murder with him was a fad An un-Christian wight. In need of the light.
 His religion pious excuse; And thus did we blame The Turk and defame
 Before Bill the Kaiser broke loose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
THIS MUCH WE KNOW.

In war news 'tisn't always plain Who tells the truth and who's a faker. But Paris still sits by the Seine And daies the Kaiser come and take
 her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
FIGHTERS.

game
 And said to be tolerably fit Although they've already won undying fame They simply don't know when to quit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
HIS HANDS FULL.

Tt keeps a man busy these days" Doing what?"
 Trying to follow the war in Europe and the home teams fight for the pen nant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
IDLE OPINIONS.

The silliest people in the world are those who think themselves too good to associate with other people because of something their ancestors did.
 great many college graduates escape becoming trolley car conductors by being made vice presidents of their fathers firms.
 It used to be the case that a woman colored up at compliment Now she colors up in the hope of being paid one.
 There may be nothing wrong with the man who has his picture taken every year, but we suspect that he's the sort of man who wears a wrist watch.
 You can air your wisdom until you get tired without attracting any attention, but if you pretend to have a lot of it bottled up. you'll soon get a reputation.
 woman will begin by saying, Let's share condolences" and talk an hour and a half without giving the other woman a chance to say word. P. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
EASY MONEY.

What are you doing now?" I'm working to uplift humanity" "A sort of professional reformer, eh?' "Yes."
 Well. I'm out of a regular job myself If you'll split fifty-fifty I'll join you.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
DREADFUL.

| DFEAIF UI. Some plants bloom at night And so do some men Who often get tight
 On whisky and gin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15
UP IN THE AIR.

Where on earth did Patrice meet the man she's going to marry?"
 Nowhere on earth"
 Don't try to be funny
 I'm not trying to be funny They were introduced while both were passengers in captive balloon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

New York, World: It is not often that a Turkish ambassador to- the United States gets into such close touch with our political and social problems as 10 be tempted in his utterances to oyerstep the bounds of propriety Representatives of nations having civilizations akin to our own are much more likely to err in such respects.
 Discussing mere rumor that Great Britain had asked the United States to send warships into Turkish waters ito protect Christians" A. Rustem Bey, the Sultan's representative at Washington, took occasion in an official statement to peoples He accused the British of set ting trap for us. He intimated that naval action on our part against Turkey would be futile. But moro offensive than anything of this sort, he undertook to de- fend his own country by references to southern 1ynchings and to ancient charges that we have treated the Filipinos with barbarty
 In time of such strain as the world is now undergoing it is not wise to recog- nize every indiscretion, but the iinpr,l- dence of this Turk is so glaring that it could not pass unnoticed. If the ambas- sador does not heed the Presidents warn- ing no great harm would befall any Amer. lean interest if the Ottoman embassy in this country should be vacant for a time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-15

would be made to hold the centre of the line so long as the attempt of the all lies to turn the right flank was not completely successful, the tactics of the Invaders in the north having failed, for the time being at any rate. It mSy also be assumed that the chief of staff of the German army who is directing its operations today is no more welded to a red tape plan of campaign than his illustrious uncle was. and that resourcefullness will be shown by revising the plan of cam paign to suit untoward and unexpected conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
FORTUNE IN STOCKS
 FOUND IN OLD BIBLE

From the New York Herad St. Louis-The discovery by Miss Jua- nita Rieves of this city of shares of stock issued 40 years ago to John c. Shell ton, her grandfather. which today are worth approximately sl0O.0oo became known today.
 While rummaging through an old trunk which belonged to John c. shelton, son of the original Mir. shelton. Miss Rieves discovered the papers in an old Bible. folded and wrinkled. They were placed in the hands of William Sacks attorney The estate of John G. Shelton, who died in 1869. will have to be reopened to di- vide the value of the stocks among the 10 heirs now living. The estate was closed In 1876
 Among the stocks are 70 shares of the Ohio and Mississippi railroad, issued in 1sh5: 30 shares of the St Louis Gas com pany. issued in 1S42; 50 shares in the Missouri Wine company. issued in 1855, and Pacific Railway company tax cer- tincates which were exchanged for stock MT. Sacks estimates the value of the stocks at between $75o00 and s1o0,0o0.
 When the st. Louis Gas company was bought by the Laelede Gas company in 1889 a trust fund was set aside to settle for shares of stock that were not trans ferrd at the time of the sale
 The heirs who will come in for a share of the value of the stocks are Miss Jua- nita Rieves. Mrs. E. A. Whitaker. pr. T. l.. Reeves, Frank c. Shelton, Mrs Henry Voges, Mrs. A. C. shelton. Mrs. W. !. Gates, Miss Ada Campbell and Thomas Campbell of Chicago. and Mrs. D. N. McCleary of Pawhusla, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
LARGE CONTRACTS
 FOR FLAT STEEL
Eastern Manufacturers Also Place Large Contracts
 for Wire Products

New York, August 1s.-Manufactur- CTS of desks at Chicago placed large contracts for flat steel with the Amer ican Steel and Wire company last week; and several manufacturers in the eastern territory placed two or three contracts of 10000 to 12,000 tons each for wire products.
 There was better demand for blue annealed and black and galvanized sheets for early shipment. followed by an advance of from s1 to s3 ton. Tin plate was up 10 cents to 20 cents box, but pig tin reacted sharply at the close of the week. The Carnegie Steel company advanced prices on hoops and bands s1 a ton, and on cot ton ties to 7ls cents a bundle. Bill lets and sheet bars were S1 higher and cold rolled shafting was advanced. One order for 22 miles of 12-inch pipe was placed with Pittsburg mills.
 As a result of a congestion in the export trade, 20 tin mills have. suspend ed and the American Steel and Wire company has reduced its output of wire. One interesting development was the sale of 5000 to 10000 tons of struc- tural steel for shipment to the Pacific coast by way of the Panama canal.
 Structural steel was more active. Sales aggregated 15,0Oo tons of shapes, including 5000 tons for railroad bridges. Railroad equipment buying was light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
SHERIFF HAS FOUR
 REASONS WHY POPE SHOULD BE HANGED

Anniston. August 16.-(Special.)- )-Sheriff c. T. Brooks is very firm in his belief that Erwin Pope, convicted murderer of J. F. McClurkin, will expiate his crime on the galows here on next Friday, in accordance with the eighth death decree which was read in the famous case after its last appeal to the supreme court.
 Sheriff Brooks does not share the belief of some of the attorneys that the gover- nor will interfere in the execution of the sentence of death. He gives four reasons for this Five juries, or 60 of the best available citizens in the county, have said that Pope is McClurkins murderer. Second, the supreme court has sustained their verdict Third, the board of par dons has declined to recommend a com muntation of the sentence Fourth, a strong petition from Calhoun county cit izens has been forwarded to the gov ernor, urging him not to interfere in the case.
 Acting in accordance with these be- liefs, Sheriff Brooks has almost com pleted arrangements for the execution in the county jail yard next Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
MISSISSIPPI URGES
 WAR ON THE RODENT
Board of Health Makes Ear nest Appeal to Citizens
 to Prevent Plague

Jackson, Miss August 16.-(Special.) ] Dr. k. H. Galloway, secretary of the state board of health, makes another earnest appeal to the citizens of the state. especially to those of cities and towns located on the gulf and on tho larger water courses, to wage war of extermination on the rats, and has written to the mayor of several towns to join forces with the board of health in the extermination of the rodents
 The board of health does not wish to frighten anybody but says that If some measures are not taken by the cities of this state to protect them against plague infection, 1t is not at man plague and if it does occur it may mean years before this state would be considered a safe place by people liv- ing outside. In order to eradicate the disease it would cost many thousands of dollars. The loss to the gulf coast alone as pleasure resort would be no small item and its prevalence might even affecte our commerce."
 Secretary Galloway gives history of the disease at New Orleans, dating from the finding of the first plague rat in July, 1912, and says New Or leans is now paying the penalty for their indifference in the past in tho matter of rat extermination,' and that in view of that indifference, it is now time that the cities in this state take some steps to protect their citizens against bubonic plague. It is not at all impossible that rodent infection now exists in this state"
 Tho ,,,oyors of the spVeral cities to which this warning has been sent are urged to begin work at once, poisoning or catching all the rats possible, ana sending the carcasses to the state board of health laboratory, where they Will be examined at once and report made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
CROP OUTLOOK IN
 LAWRENCE COUNTY
Cotton We'll Fruited, Corn Much Inn proved, While Apple Crop Not So
 GOod-Peaches Plentiful

Moulton, August 16.-(Special.)- .)-Heavy rainfalls came in various sections of Lawrence last week and the crop outlook is much better than few days ago. Cot ton is well fruited, but not such large growth has developed as usually. In some parts of the county rust has attacked whole fields of the plants and unless 1t stops soon may do considerable damage.
 The corn condition IS much improved, though it is generally conceded that scarcely half crop can now be made Added to the effects of the long droush, there is now developing vast amount ol smut on corn
 An unusually good crop of peaches has been produced on the mountain and it IS bringing fair prices in the valley. The apple crop is not so good.
 Considerable interest is manifested Tn the coming Farmers institute, to be held here nnvt Thursday, under the leadership of pr. C. A. Cary of Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
WEEKLY REVIEW IN
 FINANCIAL WORLD.

New York August 16.--The end of the second week of enforced idleness in the stock market disclosed increas- ing ease and hope in the general sit- nation in the securities mark ct: much of the tangle created by the collapse of prices has been helped by private set dement's. Of the commitments out standing at the close of business on July 30, 1t is said that fully 90 per cent have been concluded in a manner satisfactory to buyers and sellers. Ef- forts to establish an "outside" market for listed securitied failed.
 The financial district was much con- cerred regarding other lines of busi- ness as it is in the future of the se- curities markets. The embargo on ship ping has given an almost unparalleled setback to trade as disclosed by the weeks bank clearings. which show a country wide decrease of 20 per cent There still exists diversity of opinion among bankers as to the best means of the discharge of this country's for eign obligations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Convicts Enioy Melons

Jackson. Miss, August 16.-The loo white the watermelons they can eat these days. and are enjoying life regardless of their lack of liberty. Sergeant O'Keefe is strong believer in the watermelon, and has proven himself a master at the raising thereof. The crop of melons on the state farm is said to be the finest that was ever seen there. many speci- mems of the fruit being monsters The crop on this farm has not only been sufficient to give the men all they can possibly eat, but the pigs and hogs are hourishing and growing on the surplus, which amounts to wagonloads per day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
POLITICAL CANVASS
 IS ON IN SHELBY
H. M. Judge, Democrat, and A. P. Longshore, Republican, Engag-
 ing In Lively Debates

Columbiana, August (Special) A political canvass of Shelby is In progress, and lively debates are be- ing had between H. NJ Judge. the dem ocratic nominee for representative. on the democratic side. and A. P. Long, shore, representing MT. Hearst, the re- publican nominee. on the progressive republican side.
 The Shelby County Sunday School convention will be held at Camp Branch church, about one mile east of Long view, on August %, and will be in session two days. The convention will be presided over by Houston Nelson, w. ]. Horsely of Columbiana being sec retary. A large crowd is expected to attend.
 The shelby County Baptist associa- tion will hold it's next annual session at Dargn Baptist church, about two miles north of Calera, on August 20 and 26. John F. Averytt of Shelby is mod orator
 The shelby County Teachers insti- tute adjourned sine die Saturday after a very enthusiastic meeting of several days, 7s teachers having been enrolled and in attendance. An old field school spelling match was an interesting fea- ture of yesterdays meeting.
 The grand jury adjourned and made it's report on yesterday, returning AS true bills The circuit court after the report was filed adjourned for the week.
 The work of road building through the county from Wilton to Vincent is progressing rapidly, and splendid highway is being constructed, which is demonstrating in unmistakable man ner the value of good roads as an as set of the county.