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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

about to reluctantly apply to his young hopeful the business end of A shingle in| such a manner and on such a spot cal- culated to do the most good who informs the said hopeful that said application is to be as painful to the applyor as to the applyee. There is always a lingering doubt in the mind of the boy about the absolute and literal truth of that state ment, but there is no doubt about it so far as Congress is concerned They are perfectly sincere; they sure do hate to have to levy this tax
 So the country ought to at least derive the satisfaction of knowing that while it may pain them to separate themselves from the needful, that their representa- tives in Congress suffer likewise, and are completely discouraged over it. The blow to the industry of this country is quite as severe. if not even more so. than that which existed in our little brush with Spain-the reduction in the govern nent receipts are greater. Indirectly it will cost the government more, and there is greater excuse for the collection of a war tax
 This fact does not prevent the astute Mr. Mann of Illinois from gloating over the fact that a tax must be levied, and ne Is disposed to make the most of 1t. MT Mann is a frst-cass gloater. and ne has had so little to gloat over that he IS considerably behind in his gloating Consequently he clasps this war tax to his bosom like long lost brother. He purrs over 1t between meals and every chance on the floor he rises up and makes noise like troop of cavalry going over a wooden bridge over a stunt his party pulled off with less reason. in 1898. We must hand 1t to the minority leader, he can make so much out of nothing that one is bound to develop a certain amount of curiosity to know what he really could do if he had something to work on. The great things the party in power throws out it's chest over and points to with pride as achievements, the persua sive MT. Mann can almost convince a cast iron billiken that they are, in reality, liabili- ties, if not in fact crimes. Mr. Mann's distress over the war tax is indeed so genuine, that he almost believes it him~ self
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
cERMANY,s LOST HER COLONIES.

From the Philadelphia Ledger. If Germany has any territory left outside of the continent of Europe aft- CT the war is over it will be because the British have overlooked it. British forces have already taken Togoland {; they are attacking German Southwest Africa; they have seized the German Samoas, in the Pacific, and news has just come from Australia that British force has taken the chief city of New Pomerania, the largest island in the Bismarck archipelago. 1t will not be long before the world is informed that the German part of New Guinea has
 been attacked, and it will be surprising | if the Caroline and Ladrone islands do not surrender to British warship. And Japan Is laying siege to Kiachau on the China coast.
 |. The Kaiser's advisers. who did not expect the British to enter the war, will have much to explain to their chief before a peace treaty Is signed. They | have already been rebuked fer the con
 sequences of their contemptuous all lusions to a scrap of paper. And the
 worst Is yet to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
CONGRESSMEN ALSO SUFFER-
By BILL VINES

"y AsHINGTON, September 20 W tspecial)-There can be nc question but what there has never been revenue bill written which has created the mental physical and if there be any other kind, that also anguish than the one just given attention oy the ways and means committed Moans or the possibility of a tax being levied section of the country, and from every possible source. over the mere mention or the possibility of a tab being levied oh anything in which said moaners were in tne slightest degree interested. This or course, Is but natural. The war in Europe has brought distress to all kinds or business in this country, and the neces- slty or being compelled to add to this oistress an additional burden has been productive of regular chorus of yelps of the most distressing and painful char acter
 But while the country may be, and un- doubtedly is. profusey perspiring over this bitter dose-which is to be most reluc- tantly administered by the administra- tion-the eountry's anguish is positively
 
 cheerful in comparison to that under which the members of Congress labor. No scheme. can be devised which does not touch intimately some part of every mem- bers constituency, and sad member inn mediately, and promptly, thereupon picks out a nice, clean place and throws a series of perfectly lovely fits. This has gone on for weeks until at last there has been an agreement-and it may be said a satisfactory agreement, if an agree ment over the kind of gunpowder one is to use, or have used when he is to be shot at sunrise-may be called satisfac- tory. Anyway, Congress has agreed that the bill now prepared is a bill which levies a tax where it is less likely to cause distress and less likely to be a burden than any other tax suggested It IS tax, as nearly as one can be levied, upon the luxuries. and those who enjoy luxuries should pay first.
 But while this is true it pains Congress. Nothing which has happened to Congress for long time has caused it so much real and imaginary pain. Congress is really in the attitude of the father who is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
The Late NJ. J. Mcponoush

The tragic death of M. J. McDonough brought sorrow to the hearts of every member of Birmingham council No. 635, Knights of Columbus, of which he was for many years an active and enthusiastic member,' said State Deputy M. E.. Lin nehan. With cheerful disposition, he easily made friends of all with whom he came in contact.
 He was ever ready to help a worthy brother in distress and in this respect he was generous to a fault. His wife, family, brothers and relatives have the most profound and heartfelt sympathy of every Knight of Columbus. not alone ir this city but in many cities through out the south, where he was well known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
SEEKING IMPORTATION
'ybody's Magazine.

From Everybodys Magazine
 Bob" Burman. record holder in motor car racing, tells the following story:
 Recently I was talking with 8 woman whose husband had acquired consider able wealth suddenly. and who was quite new to the social world and it's customs She was particularly anxious to appear as if accustomed to all the luxurtes ol life.
 She began a conversation with me or motoring.
 Have you purchased your new cal this season?'' I asked.
 "No. MT. Burman, not yet" she said T can't make up my mind just which make of car to buy. Maybe you wif help me-"
 'What is 1t that you cannot decide abou them?" l asked. Why, I can't decide whether I should get gasoline car or a limousine car Tell me. does limousine smell as bad al gasoline?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Back From a Northern Trip

There can be no question but that President Wilson comes nearer satisfy ing the public than any President since Abraham Lincoln, although Grover Cleve- land was held in very high esteem." said James F. Slater, who has recently re- turned from trip north.
 The business men of Cincinnati. Wheeling, Pittsburg and other cities who in the past have thought everything would go to ruin if any reduction were made in the tariff, talk differently now.
 Tn fact, they generally predict that when the confusion growing out of the European war wears off there will be a decided improvement in business. and that as soon as the hostilities end solid and enduring boom will set in.
 When heavy capitalists like the Henry Sehmulbach company and the Herkeimer company and the iron people of Wheel ing and Messrs. Lockhart, Oliver, Dill worth Hamilton and numerous other Pittsburg capitalists of many years ex- perience in business, speak so optimisti- caly, that the people of Birmingham can feel that matters are fundamentally sound''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Growth of Buenos Aires

Long called the Paris of the Vest ern Hemisphere, Buenos Aires has been accredited the most splendid and beautiful city that South America can boast. Even with this knowledge be- fore us, it is something of surprise to learn that the capital of Argentina is the third city of the western world in point of population and the second in tonnage and foreign commerce. Ac- cording to its latest census Buenos Aires now has population of 1,700,- 900 and supplants Philadelphia as the third American city. AS shipping center it is second only to New York.
 Forty-five years ago, when the first census was taken, the population of Buenos Aires was estimated at 177,- 00O-approximately the population of Birmingham two or three years ago. Since that time, as the figures show, tuc SiIy hdo hau q iCiiiaihdpiS SIoWli, not only in size, but in wealth and culture. Famous for her beautiful buildings and parks, handsome homes and magnificent streets, Buenos Aires is a veritable queen among cities and is well entitled to be called second Paris, for the life there is the gayest of the gay and money is spent with a lavish hand in the pursuit of pleas ure. It is well known that Americans ambitious to shine as diplomats, but lacking wealth, fight shy of an ap- pointment to Buenos Aires, as the sal ary is out of all proportion to the ex- penses of living public life in this luxurious capital.
 Buenos Aires not only has the finest theatre in the world and the most rev cling boulevard, but it possesses fa- nous newspaper plant and is prepar- ing to build another subway"
 Travellers who have visited Buenos Aires have extolled it's beauty. A noted globe trotter once said that he had sailed the seas the world over and had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
THE SOLDIERS DREAM

By Thomas Campbell Our bugles sang truce, for the night cloud had lowered, And the sentinel stars set their watch in the sky; And thousands had sunk on the ground, overpowered. The weary to sleep and the wounded to
 die. When reposing that night on my. lallet of straw, By the wolf-scaring faggot that guarded the slain, At the dead of the night sweet vision I saw, And thrice ere the morning I dreamt
 it again. Methought from the battlefeld's dread full array, Far. far l had roamed on a desolate
 track; Twas autumn, and sunshine arose on the
 way To the home of my fathers. that well
 comed me back. flew to the pleasant fields traversed so oft In life's morning march, when my bos- om was young; heard my own mountain goats bleating aloft, And knew the sweet strain that the corn reapers sung. Then we pledged the winecup, and fondly swore From my home and my weeping friends never to part My little one kissed he thousand times Der, 1. And my wife sobbed aloud in her full-
 ness of heart. Stay. stay with us; rest. thou art
 and worn, And fain was their war-broken sc
 to stay; But sorrow returned with the d Ie
 of morn And the voice in my dreaming ear
 away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

l Although Germany has devoted more
 attention than any other country to the development of the drigible for military
 purposes, she has not overlooked the pos l abilities of the aeropane. German mili- tary experts claim that the Zeppelin type of airship has met all their expectations, but the aeroplane corps of the army is also being developed to a surprising ex- tent It is estimated that Germany now has 1900 war aeroplanes and perhaps the largest corps of trained military aviators in the world. All the German aeroplanes are comparatively new and equipped with the latest Improvements. It is said that one German motor firm has produced 14o aero-engines a month for the past six months. conservative estimate places the total output of these engines at 250 month, which means production of 250 aeroplanes a month. an unprecedented record in the manufacture of military aeroplanes. The German government en- courages civilian flying schools, and has thus been able to obtain a great many trained flyers. Each aeroplane firm that is important has certain number of soldiers allotted to its aviation schools. who are trained by the firms pilots The German government pays well for this training, and as result the most ex- pert aviators act as instructors and the finest machines are used for practice
 flights. It Is believed that the German and Austrian aviators together outnum- Der those of France, Russia, Great Brit ain Belgium, Servia and Holland com bined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Result in Maine

From the Mobile Register
 The New York World says that the re- turns from Maine show that the progress sives have returned to the republican party by the thousand. The democrats have a reduced majority in the House of Representatives, but have recaptured the governorship which they won by a brilliant victory four years ago, and lost two years ago to a coalition of repub- hcans and progressives A few months ago everybody was predicting that President Wilson and the democratic Congress had about killed off the chances of demo- cratic success this fall; but sentiment has greatly changed If the result in Maine is sign. the democrats will be as strong in the next Congress as ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

seen many beautiful sights, but noth- ing ever stirred him so deeply as his first glimpse of Buenos Aires, caught when the vessel on which he was a passenger swept into the city's mag nificent harbor. The tourist who be- lieves that the true "joy of life" is found only in Paris may revise his opinion after a visit to Buenos Aires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
VIII Be Great Fair

"Birmingham's State Fair, which opens Monday, September 2s, will be, I am sure, the best we have ever had said B. B. Burton, former president, and now member of the board of directors.
 There will be an unusually large line of exhibits. The agricultural features will surpass anything of the kind ever seen in the south. and we have been for tunate in securing splendid amusement features. The indications are that the attendance will be ahead of that of last year when nearly 250.000 people passed through the gates.Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Betting on The Governor

From the Opelika News
 It is still 100 to 1 shot that our gover- nor will not call an extraordinary ses- sion of the Alabama legislature. q am ruinedl" he exclaimed. "Practi- cally every cent is goner'
 The Briton was good loser, how ever, for he gave vent to a long low whistle. and exclaimed with little laugh:
 By George! Then I did marry for love, after all"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
stokey Bux. Cattle

From the Tuscaloosa Times-Gazette
 The Livingston Home says that MT. J. T. Stokey of Marengo county came over to Livingston and purchased 200 head of Aberdeen Angus Shorthorns and Here ford cattle, paying from 6 to 61a cents per pound for them right off the grass. The 200 that were bought were for stock and breeding purposes. That looks like the people of Marengo were getting ready for the boil weevil wave that is upon them. They are going into the cattle business on a large scale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Buy That Bale

From the Pickens County Herald
 If you have $50 that is not working in- vest in one bale of cotton. It will bring you profit in the near future and you will at the same time help out some poor farmer who can not afford to sell his cot ton at the present market price, and pay his living expense. You will not only help the farmer but possibly help your self by allowing your $50 to go in cir cuation and enable somebody to pay if he owes you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
IN SPITE OF HIMSELF.
From Harper's Magazine.

From f1arper MdBdzIue.
 In Denver they tell of a young Brit isher who will some day inherit title. and who not long ago married the daughter of supposedly wealthy man of that town.
 A month or so after the marriage the father-in-law took the husband aside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Anniston's Hard .Job

From the Oneonta Southern Democrat.
 Anniston Is having much trouble en- forcing the prohibition laws Two po- licemen were killed Saturday night while attempting a raid on a blind tiger An- other officer was killed short time ago while performing the same kind of ser vice. In the past five years five officers have lost their lives while trying to rid the town of blind tigers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Cotton Seed Advance

From the Evergreen Courant
 The price of cotton seed is now sl5 per ton, just s2 more than the trust-hxed price. The price usually commences at $13 on Monday and gradually creeps up dur ing the week. Some people sell because it seems as if they are forced to do so, but many of them taking their seed home. This matter of price fixing is being investigated by the federal authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
BEGINNING THE DAy-Help me

BEGINNING THE DAY--Help me to blame myself and not another for my failures. May l not accuse fate, or circumstances, or God. May I have the honesty and the co"rase to face the facts. Then give me humility. q Lord, to come to Thee with tbe story, and resolution to be- gin to build anew. For Chrisfs sake. Amen.-H. M. E..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
This Weeks Rotarygram.

In order to meet the eager demand Editor Oliver Cox gets out the Rotary. grams, the official organ of the Birming. ham Rotary club, ahead of date line time after the custom of monthly magazines The publication for this week is No. ?: of volume 1. Among other bright flea. lures are two biographic sketches-Her man M. Beck and Dr. Dunbar Sibley. MT Cox is on pleasantly familiar terms with every Rotarian and editorially treats all of them in free lance style. He speaks of MT. Beck as Herman Money Beck, alius the Randy Kid.
 Herman Beck" he says lis the mar who put the stick in stick candy and then for shame painted it red. Herman has some of the good qualities of his candy. He is sweet. but not mushy."
 Of pr. Sibley the Rotarygrams editor says: Dunbar is the only man in the club who can look down your throat tell you what you've got and then work to get it away from you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
In "Dryv AnnIston

From the Bullock County Breeze.
 Two more brave officers of the law in the performance of duty in enforcing the law against the liquor traffic, at Annis- ton. have gone down before the murderous gun of a whisky desperado. People of all classes in Alabama should unite in eliminating this menace to the home and good government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Fine Oyster season

This is good oyster season." said John O'Donnell, secretary and treasurer of Chris Place.
 II have never known oysters to be SC large or fat as early in the fall as they are now. There is a brisk demand for oysters cooked in various styles, but few restaurants have started to serve oysters on the shell. Next week. how ever, the oyster openers will be busy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Did Huerta Salute.

From the Talladega Home.
 The evacuation of Cera Cruz by the American troops has been ordered. In the bigger events now transpiring in Flu rope we have all but forgotten that one Sunday last spring when we hung around town all day to see if Huerta was going to salute the flag"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

should not be surprising if the 3O0,O00 mark was reached.
 The fair will continue two full weeks, and Birmingham will be in gala dress during that period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
The Manly Course

From the Ashland Progress
 The fellow who has extended you credit and sold you supplies on time is not re- sponsible for the present condition of the cotton market. Don't lie down on him. Meet him frankly and do the best you can for him. That's the manly course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

The Turk chose what the powers seem to think was very unfavorable time to feel his oats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
Beware the Weevil

From the Centreville Press.
 Fall gardens can greatly relieve the situation and every farmer and tenant should look after this at once They may be in need before the boil weevi situation is relieved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
IN ALABAMA SANCTUMS
Prohibition Pays

From, the Selma Times. | A western minister asks, Does prohi- bition pay?' We'll. prohibition in south Alabama certainly pays Pensacola along about holiday season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

Everybody seems to think that Carranza has the chance of his life to make good
 in Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

A Munich paper says French soldiers are being exhibited to curious crowds for an admission fee of cents. Still, French prisoners would probably prefer chat sort the fields of Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

With a total of 5000 big guns roaring along the Marne, the noise even surpasses that of the old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

The battle being waged by Henry Wat terson and Herman Rdder is bloodless one, but it's making printers ink fly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

The difference is that English soldiers are volunteers, but German soldiers were told to get to the front. and get there in a hurry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

The Kaiser seems to think that the place for President Wilson to suggest peace is in the camp of the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

There is a growing belief that old Ana nias was at sometime in his career a war correspondent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

Although small Montenegro shows a disposition to pick up whatever spells of war may be lying around loose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

Mexico still shows signs of internal dis turbance, but for the present at least the Presidents policy of watchful waiting seems to have been vindicated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

Peace having been declared temporarily in Colorado, we may now turn our un- divided attention to the conflict in Flu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
The Man Who Ha.

From the Troy Semi-W eekly Herald. The tenant who has the meat and bread to run himself another year will have no trouble in getting the other little extras that he needs, but the man who has not tlese things had just as we'll make up
 his mind now as later that he will have to work for wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21

So far the war has been an enveloping movement without anybody being en- veloped, unless it Is the hapless Austrians.