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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30

spreading over the country and last
 year nine states followed the example
 set by Alabama in dedicating a day
 or several days to the cause. It is
 thought that in 1914. at least 25 states
 will enthusiastically observe the oc- casion as the subject is being mooted by governors, highway commissioners, road supervisors, mayors, street of ficials, the press and the people at large. Senator Bankhead. as president of the Alabama organization is mak- ing an active canvass in every state in behalf of the cause and responses are pouring in to his invitation to have Good Roads Day we'll observed, prom ising official declarations to that ef feet. Let every patriotic citizen of Alabama remember the dates and lend his personal participation in the cele bration of the event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30

Francis Kossuth, who died Monday in Budapest, led stirring and active life.
 He was son of Louis Kossuth the fa- nous Hungarian statesman, and suc- ceeded his father in the leadership of the Hungarian independent party. His Hun garian name was Ferencz Lajos Akos kossuth, although to England and Amer ica he was better known as Francis. Both as an engineer and as statesman he won great fame. He was born November 16, 1S41, when his distinguished father was the editor of the Pesti Hirlap or gan of the independents, and had already attained to prominence in Hungary The son received his early education in Buda- pest and was then sent to Paris, where he received a technical education. After getting his degree, he worked on the Dean Forest railway in England and profession for B years, but still kept in touch with the affairs of his native land. During this time he contributed many
 
 newspaper and magazine articles to carry on his fathers propaganda and occa- sionally delivered'leet Tes. In 1867 he was twice elected to the Hungarian Diet, but did not respond toi his party's call. In 1876 he married in Italy an English wom- an. Miss Emily Hoggins. Kossuth played an important part in the development of the railroads in Italy and achieved such prominence. in 1885 he was decorated for his services {. by the Italian government One of his engineering feats that at tion of steel bridges across the Nile, in Egypt When. the elder Kossuth died in Turin in 1S95, his son was acclaimed by the Hungarian independents as their nat ural leader Kossuth,immediately plunged into the battles of Hungarian politics and became a commanding figure in the Diet where in 1905. he had such power and influence that he became one of the Kings chief advisers and helped to con struct a cabinet in which he was minis ter of commerce. Since 1909 Kossuth's in- duence hadsbeen on the wane and he was afflicted by a succession of physical ail- ments. His first wife died in 1890 and last January while desperately i'll he married the Countess Benyorsky, widow of his lifelong friend and supporter, In acoordaooe with the dying wish of Count Benyorsky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
Welcome to Alabama Editors

The annual convention of the Ala hama Press association in session Tn Birmingham brings to this city large number of representative and high minded citizens from various sections of the state. The Alabama press has long been distinguished for character and ability, and every time the asso- citation meets here it may be assured of a cordial welcome.
 Many of the weekly papers pub lished in this state are not only con spicuous for talent but they wield much influence, and no Alabama pa per is so small in size as not to be reckoned with as an important factor in the community where it is printed.
 The editors of rural newspapers are always ready to say good word for Birmingham and the editors and pub fishers of most of the city papers con- fess to a genuine admiration for Ala bama's metropolis, The. Age-Herald wishes it's visiting brethern all good and hopes that the associations pro- ceedings will mean much for the strengthening of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Some Notable Features

No city of approximately Birming- hams size has so many notable features to which we can point with pride as Bir- mingham has,. said Hill Ferguson
 Recently the members of the Real Estate exchange gathered in a body on the roof of the Ridgely to survey the city from that commanding elevation. It was remarked on that occasion that in addl- ton to our great industrial plants Br- mingham had man ytelling objects that should be constantly talked about
 This city has in the Jefferson County bank 25-story building the highest steel frame structure in all the south. In the Brown Marx building we have the largest steel frame structure in all the south about 800 rooms In the Hotel Tutwiler we have the finest hotel in all the south a hotel that has been built not only at a cost of nearly s2,00o.oO0, but one that Is the last word in hotel construction and equipment And last but not least Bir- mingham has in the Ridgely the largest and by far the most elegant apartment house in the south. Real estate men cannot expatiate too much on these at tractive features of Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
The Hotel Motion

our business has been quite satisfac- tory said Harry B. New, manager of the Hotel Motion. We have been open only little more than week and in that time we have done even better than I expected.
 The hotel situation in Birmingham gives evidence of quiet May has gen. orally been a good month, but there seems to have been falling off in travel all through the south within the past two weeks A prominent hotel man has just told me that he was 40 guests short one day this week as compared with the same date year ago. July, August and september are usually dull months so far as Birmingham hotels are concerned put business begins to pick up in Sep- tember, and there is always rush throughout the fall. winter and spring. believe the hotels are going to have nigh record business in the coming fall The Motion is sure to prosper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
The Iron Market

Matthew Addy & Co.'S Cincinnati re- port says in part: There is no great change in the pig iron market. It is cheerful to record that the little change apparent is for the better. The week has been marked by the purchase of small lots here and there, most of which is needed for immediate use And for some time past the sales Of quick shipment iron have been increasing. This is one satisfactory point wh4ch admits of no contradiction.
 The main feature of the week seems to be an attempt on the part of con- sumers to further break the market but producers find no temptation to make sales by further sacrifice of values. They have gone far enough in that direc- tion and the thing has not worked, for the reduced prices did not result in or- ders So the general attitude is that it Is best to hold firmly co the present schedule and wait until consumers really need iron''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEI.

not believe, in the face of this that tb. government would dare hang him He was very much surprised when he was found guilty and condemned to death but was buoyed up with the hope that he would be reprieved and given a life sentence.
 AL the conclusion of the trial an ap- peal was at once taken to the supreme court, which affirmed the verdict of the lower tribunal, and then an appeal wal made to the privy council Here the judges unanimously confirmed the le- sahty of the sentence which condemned nm 10 death, and, as a last resort the counsel of Riel brought the notice to the attention of Queen Victoria. She refused to interfere, notwithsta ndin. tha fact that petitions were presented to her signed by noblemen and others. but re- ierreu the matter to the Canadian au- 'horities to deal with they saw fit.
 "hay or Riefs accomplices Were sen- fenced to Imprisonment and four to death.
 The trial of Riel begun on July 20. 1885. and 1t required II days to hear all the ev- ldence, sum up the case and pronounce A verdict. On the last day of the trial. August l, Rel himself addressed the jury, and he presented such a pathetic appeal for his life that it brought tears to their eyes, but 1t did not save him.
 Riel was to have been hung on Septem- Der IS, but his counsel succeeded in se- curing a postponement, and the execu- ton did not take place until November It. Riel met his death bravely. The prisoner decided only a moment before starting for the scaffold that he would l not make speech This was owing to I the earnest solicitations of both of the l priests who attended him.
 The execution of Riel was followed at Battleford by the hanging of 10 Indian l chiefs for atrocities committed during l the Riel rebellion and in each instance ! for murders committed, while RiePs con I viction was for high treason against the l Queen of Great Britain and Ireland I Nor was the death of Riel the end of all I the trouble, for the French Canadians. i especially of Quebec and Montreal for I a long time were very much wrought I'D i over the execution of their chief, and it fl was number of years before they were | entirely pacified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
Remember Good Road Days

Alabama is going to observe Au- gust 14-15 this year as Good Road Days, and it is believed that the oc- casion will be more enthusiastically and more generally observed than ever
 This movement was inaugurated in 1912 by the Alabama Good Roads as- sociation and that year over 50,0O0 citizens of the state from every walk in life honored the event by sending teams, hands and volunteers to per form the good service.
 Last year fifty counties in Alabama paid tribute to Good Road Days and over 75,000 people labored upon the public highways, and the association is making every effort to have every county in the state observe the oc- cation in 1914 by having over 10000 citizens take part in the work.
 In this they have received the great est encouragement, and in many of the cities and towns the mayors have declared these days as holidays and are urging the citizens not only to close their places of business but, like true yeomen, to turn out and work on the roads approaching the civic cen ters.
 The good roads movement is rapidly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
LUKE M'LuKE SAYS

From the Cincinnatti Enquirer.
 There would be a lot more compliments paid in this world if other people were not so sure that you were going to make touch as soon as you got through prais- ing them.
 Cheer up. even if you don't get what you want. be glad that you are not get ting what you desirve.
 A man never bothers about forgiving an enemy if he thinks he can whip him.
 It could be worse. There is no law com polling you to smoke the cigars your friends give you.
 A man may be so busy all day and part of the night that he cant remember the names of his children But he can tell you the batting average of every man on the home team.
 Some old girls are so anxious to seem young that they would feel flattered If they got ch1cken-pox.
 princess doesn't object to being kiss ed by the right fellow. But she will say that he is no gentleman if he doesn't use force when he tries to kiss her
 The reason a man nollers about the size of the grocery bill at home is be- cause his check for his daily lunch and drinks down town is never less than &
 Always keep your heart softer than your head and people will be sorry when you die. And they won't have to pass the hat to bury you, either
 A girl will go to party wearing a cor set that gives her the cramps shoes that bring tears to her eyes, skirt that she can't sit down in and a waist so tight that she cant raise her arms to doll up her hair And then she will TO home and say that she has had ''perfectly-lovs- ly" time.
 A wise man is mutt who knows that he doesn't know everything about women
 You never saw woman hunting a mirror to see If her morals Were on straight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
OPTIMISM AT NIAGARA

From the New York Herald. It is to be hoped the mediating pleni- potentiaries and representatives of the governments of the United States and Mexico, who are so earnestly striving to bring about peace in Mexico, have justi- fication for their optimism over the out
 look. That they are confident of an early settlement is at least good sign If the Mexican situation Is to resolve itself into trace between mediation and Villa" for control of Mexico City the in terests of civilization demand that media tion win. Despite all efforts of his spon- sors in high places in this country to conceal his villany by liberal applications of whitewash, Villa remains the bandit who has enriched himself by his banditry, the murderer whose hands reek with inno- cent blood.
 It is to be expected that any agreement reached at Niagara Falls will not satisfy the Villas, Zapatas or Urbinas of Mexico, but that it will be of a nature to satisfy all elements desrous of peace and of real ization of the reforms for which, nomi- nally at least, the revolution is being waged is certain. for it's terms will be die tated by President Wilson.
 Of course, Huerta must go. Whether he is as black as his enemies have painted him the patriot he believes himself his- tory must decide. The world can we'll af- ford to forget him.
 The establishment at Mexico City of provisional pr goverrment which the United Stpf ntb ao- will not in itself bring peace to Mexico, but 1t was a good beginning
 With the backing of the United States and the "A, B, e. governments and the moral support of all great powers, the provisional government will doubtless be success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
T Wo French Canadians hu the n.

" WO French Canadians, by the name
 or Louis Riel figure prominently
 A in two different insurrections in Canada during the nineteenth century, The first occurred in 1s49-a revolt princi- pally against the Hudson Bay company.
 Louis Riel. the second insurgent when stiil young man, became the head of a movement of the native people to resist the establishment of Canadian authority In the territories He first began his revo- lutionary tactics on December s, 1869, and from that time on until 1885 he frequently found himself in the hands of the law
 Finally Riel left Canada and settled in Montana, where in the summer of 1884 a deputation of half-breeds invited him to lead them in an agitation for their rights in Manitoba. In the following March he was able to get sufficient force about him that he established provisional government in the northwest.
 On May the Dominion troops met the rebels at Batouche's Crossing, where, after warm fighting, Riel was put to flight It was here that Captain Howard, an American agent for a firm in the man ufacturing of Gatling guns, was of great service to the Dominion troops doing more execution with the Gatling gun than all the volunteers with their rifles
 Riel was finally captured on Thursday afternoon, May 14 by three scouts four miles north from Batouche. He said he was on his way to the Dominion camp to give himself up and claimed that his pa pers would show that he was not the real leader of the rebellion.
 Riers conduct while in prison induced many to believe he was insane. A few days after his capture he was sent to Regina for trial, it having been decided to turn him over to the civil authorities.
 The trial began July 20 before Justice Henry Le June and Stipendiary Mags- trate Richardson. Riel was confident of acquittal and was very self possessed until the evidence began to tell heavily against him, and then he adopted the tactics of Guiteau, the assassin of Presi- dent Garfield, interrupting the proceed ings with interrogations and acting alto- gether as though he was crazy.
 Rel also knew the feelings of the French Canadians toward him and he did
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
Industrial Welfare Work

Marked advance has been made in
 sanitation and living conditions gen
 erally in the mining towns of the Bir-
 mingham district.
 | Little attention was paid to what is
 known as welfare work ten years ago,
 but with the entrance of the United
 States Steel corporation into the dis
 trict a systematic welfare policy was inaugurated, and following the ex- ample of the Tennessee company sev- eral of the larger independent min ing concerns have done much for the comfort of their employees. It is cheering to know that, all in all, labor conditions in this district are far bet ter than they have ever been. Wages are higher-higher, perhaps, than the trade situation justifies. Contentment prevails in the army of employees, and the Tennessee company's plants-min- ing and manufacturing proving to be impressive object lessons in wei fare and will be uncommonly fine ad- vertisements for the Birmingham dis trict. Many of the older industrial op- orators can remember when squalor was the rule in the mining camp and around the coke ovens and blast fur naces. Now well built houses, cleanli- ness and flowers have taken the place of the old time scenes.
 All this improvement should make glad the heart of the philanthropist. It certainly makes life better worth liv- ing for the tolers. If the Birmingham district is not today in the lead in vel fare achievements, it is not behind other well regulated industrial dis tricts; and now that the climatic ad- vantages of this part of the country are coming to be known and appre- ciated in other sections, with the next nigh wave of prosperity when the d. mand for labor will be greater than the supply, it should be all the easier to increase the population of Jeffer son and adjoining counties by bringing in wage workers by the thousands and tens of thousands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
THE FUTURE RIVER STEAMER


 From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 The presence at the Louisville wharf last week of seven large steel barges de- signed for use on the Mississippi river, is an omen of encouragement for those who hope to see a revival of river traffic along the great central valleys.
 If water transportation is to recover it's old-time importance it will be under different conditions from those which pre- vailed when the picturesque old steam boats of the past were blowing the waters of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers Steel barges already are being constructed and experiments are being made on new types of steamers. Doubtless the steel steamboat will make it's appearance on the Ohio in due time It may not be as attractive as the old-fashfoned craft, but it will be faster and of larger capacity
 The work of putting in locks and dams along the Ohio river is proceeding. The improvements are not coming as quickly as might be wished, but measurable progress is being made toward an all- the-year-round navigable stage of water Navigation has been greatly improved by the work that already has been done When there Is a completely canalzed Ohio river and completed lakes -to-the- gulf deep waterway, there will be busi- ness for the modernized steamboat
 The steamer of the future will be less clumsy than it's predecessor with the tall smokestack. the texas, the cabins and other accessories so long conspicuous on the big rivers. It will be more on the order of the vessels which ply the great lakes and in all probability it's motive power will be supplied by oil instead of coal Such steamer will carry freight quicker and cheaper than the railroads can carry it and will be welcomed by the commercial interests of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
That Barbecue

'Fhe sorest bunch of fellows I have seen in sometime" said a Chamber Of commerce member yesterday. "are the fellows who did not go to the Cham Der of Commerce barbecue and picnic last Tuesday at Bayview. Since we got back and had such good time they all are sorry they did not go along
 T have no doubt but what the bar becue and picnic will be made an an- nual event now of the chamber It was the best planned thing of it's kind I ever participated in It seemed there was just time enough to have a good time without missing anything import ant at your office and yet it was long enough to work in everything that was planned. There was something do- ing every minute Nobody had chance to find a dull moment even if he was hunting for 1t.
 For myself I'd like to see the same thing done over again this year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
THE SPELL OF SHIPS

FTOm the WaSh1nBtOn POst.
 Ships are not what they used to be. They are steel monsters, as much as $50 feet long, with titanic engines, marvellous ly luxurious apartments, music halls and gardens filled with rare plants from all parts of the world. The old sailing ships had their romance, and new steam vessels have theirs. They are all ships, and they are loved as ships, much as the hillman loves the hills. To go on board steam ship on which, upon previous occasion, one has lived for months in ones life is just like revisiting a former home. for home it certainly has been and circumstances being right and sea sickness conquered, is indeed happy experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
The Prosperous south

Every time l visit the south I notice decided improvements in the cities and large towns" said W. Spencer Jones of Haensel & Jones, the well known musi- cal managers of New York
 Musical conditions in many of the southern cities are far more encouraging now than ever before. Really, there seems to have been wonderful increa SC in musical culture. While Atlanta makes great hit with It's annual opera festi- val, Birmingham enjoys a fine reputation Tor it's general musical taste. have heard that virtuoso recitals are better attended here as rule than in any other southern city.
 T am travelling through the south in the interest of the New York Symphony orchestra, of which Walter Damrosch is the conductor. Mr Damrosch did not come south at all last season, and it has been several years since his superb or chestra was heard in Birmingham. He Will start on spring festival tour early in April and will be heard in Birmingham in two or more concerts. Since conoinq here Thursday every music lover I have 'iiSe h1S sPohen Wlln great enthuSia Sm or the New York Symphony orchestra. and the city seems more eager than ever to greet MT. Damrosch
 My firm manages a number of artists. among them some of the greatest vir tuosos in the world Several of them will appear here during the coming season. ana Feel quite certain that David and Clara Names, violin and piano, will have booking. They have been prime favor ites for several years past, but have never played in Birmingham. All music lovers here will be delighted with thein."