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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
LURID LITHOs.

man in search of excitement can get all he wants these days by merely scan ming the Autographs of ''thrilers' plas- tered all over the fronts of moving picture theatres. We were particularly struck recently by the bloody depletion of a leopard chewing savagely at the throat of a woman, whose features, distorted by pain and horror imparted delightful tim gle to our backbone. Throwing people over cliffs, shooting, stabbipg and choking them to death are, of course, quite com mon now in the movies" but even these comparatively tame performances are sometimes made interesting by unique stage settings which are considerably enhanced by the lurid art of the posters.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
- HE printing of a newspaper is an

 - HE printing of a newspaper is an
 interesting subject.
 It is not only the issuing of daily newspaper but 1t is the trou- ble and the turmoil. and the exactness of getting in to that newspaper the facts which occur each day.
 Even the Associated Press-in these times of war-makes mistakes in send ing out that news which is censored by the British government.
 As matter of fact. the Germans have not had fair chance in the war reports up to date.
 They may have done a whole lot of things which have not been chronicled in the daily newspapers. whether they be morning or afternoon papers.
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 I admire one thing about. the Ger mans in Birmingham. They don't get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
T certain periods trials had as-
 sumed fashionable function in

"A sumed a fashionable function in England. and it was not unusual during these times to see large crowds of the most respectable ladies present in court, and they considered it an honor to testify for a prisoner, if he was consid- cred of some class; while others would sit in the gallery and shed tears for the ac- cused, if he was handsome, or well dressed, or there was certain amount of conduct had good effect on the part of the jury. or upon those who were trying the criminal.
 striking instance of this was the conduct of the women at the trial of James Maclean, 'The Gentleman High wayman as he was called. whose trial occurred at the Old Bailey in Septem- evidence in the prisoners behalf, and the Honorable Miss Ashe led party of weep ing ladies along very much the same lines as the chief rooter at college football game leads his band of students in the college yells. Miss Ashe. at an effective moment, woud give the signal and all her
 
 assistants would at once burst into tears His female admirers even went so far as to present him with purse of money.
 What these women could have seen in the rogue, says the historian of Old Bailey, is beyond explanation, for lin person he was of the mid4le size. well limbed, and with sandy complexion, broad, open countenance pitted with the smallpox; but though he was the Gen tleman Highwayman,' and in his dress and equipage, very much affected the Tine gentleman; yet, to man acquainted with good breeding that can distinguish it from impotence and affectation, there was very little in his address or behavior that could entitie him to that character .' The Gentleman Highwayman' was the son of Scotch Presbyterian minister. He was well educated. but shortly after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
this is rapture" And the lilies were glad-so glad.

There came day when all the lilies in the garden trembled, and then were still-so still. They three wres- tied in the darkness. They three were swept into the valley. They two fought and prayed to have and to hold their own. Then they two stood and waited and watched. Then they two came back. And the gates were closed. And the lilies were still-yet still.
 Then they two went away, hand in hand, through the lilies. They were lonely-so lonely. The sun was grey. and the heart of life was dead. But they said, the one to the other: "God was good to send the little messenger even though the message was so soon said. Let us be glad.'
 And To, from out the lilies came their spirit child to walk with them. And they shall have their own forever and forever. There shall be no fear. and their tears shall grow sweeter and sweeter.
 HENRY M EDMONDS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
A GIRL WITH SPUNK

From the Baltiwore American.
 All human interest is not absorbed in war news. A young woman of New Jer- sey whose marriage was threatened by the charges of enemies that she had fits, lived for a month with the family of her fiance, and. having triumphantly proved her fit and fitless condition, simultaneously and completely, now threatens breach of promise suit unless the marriage comes off It is now in order for the reluctant hance to throw fit at this marital dec laration of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

neering department, and it's technical work is beginning to tell. Within the next few years 90 or 95 per cent of the technically educated men in Alabama will have diplomas from Alabama in- situtions.
 The gymnasium will be a popular feature at Auburn. All honor to the alumni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
THE GREAT GOD PAN

THE GREAT GOD PAN By Julia Neely Finch. If he be dead Who was it then | heard Within the wooded way At eve of yesterday? Something stirred. Then fieetly fled And crouched the pool beside That meath the sky Lay like a calm. unwinking eye elimpsed his furry feet, His shaggy hide And cen his pointed ears, Thin. fine and sensitive. And oh! Who made Such music in that woodland shade Upon that plaintive pipe If 1t were not Pan Far from the haunts of man? The great god Pan? So sweet 1t was; so cruel sweet My cheeks were wet with sudden tears And all the sadness of the years Made their complaint within my heart. And yet athwart It ran Gold thread on dark A pearl of pulsing joy. Hark! Hark. Is 1t lark = That huttering, stirs the ripe And golden grain That groweth here about uss Or Is it there? and there? afar above us, in the air? Or is it here-- Deep in my heart This stealing plaint and pain? Ah' Pipe again Within the haunts of men. Thou great god Panl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Band Concert This Afternoon

predict there will be a large as- sembly of citizens at Fairfield to hear the concert by Memoi's band Sunday afternoon, said lover of music last night.
 A line programme in beautiful set ting and a through car service on the south Ensley car will prove irresistible to great many residents of Birming- ham who desire to spend Sunday after noon in the open under the most pleas urable conditions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

BEGINNING THE DAY--O God, bless all the women who sing IutIn- bies today. May they see of the travail of their souls and be sntfs- fled. May they bind their little ones to the throne of God with their tears and their prayers. May they teach the world through all the years how God loves HIS and gives Himself for us. Ameu.-H. NJ. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Kitchener of Khartum and of Broome aforesaid. That is a fairly long cogno-
 men, but here's hoping that during the war now in progress he will win so many honors that his signature will fill half column
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
ALL HE'S AFTER.

ALL HE'S AFTER. My wife has eloped with my chauf- feur.'' I'm very sorry. Are you tracing them?'' Yes. Incidentally" "Eh?' I'm tracing my motor car and they happen to be in it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

A LUCKY WOMAN. s'You say she's happy?' Very happy She married the captain of a tugboat What has that got to do with it 2" He isn't at home much more than a drummer is.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
DOMESTIC LIFE,

Jack Spratt could eat no fat,
 His wife could eat no lean, So Mrs. Spratt bought meat all fat And Jack dined on a bean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

George Bernard Shaw planes it on Great Britain and maintains his repu- tation for originality by not blaming it on the Kaiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
ADRIFT WITH THE TIrlES
A FRIENDLY SUGGESTION.

A FRIENDLY SUGGESTION. w'I can drink or let it alone.'' Why don't you vary your perform ance occasionally?' How" Let it alone'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

GOING DOWN. Pa, what's a sunken garden?" Asked little Willie Dash. "A place. in which his sire replied, Some people sink their cash.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

The captain of the Rainbow showed that he had hopeful disposition by Stripping his vessel for brush with fhe Germans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Now all the youth of England are on
 fire, And all siIlsen dalIisnce in the ward robe lies. Henry V.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
DJEvER?
ALe.5d31ueQ-

Liege doesn't rhyme with siege,
 Or so the hishbrows say. Nor will "Lee-azh" quite i'll the bill
 You'll have to say "Lee-gay.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Can American foodstuffs go any hisheE than they re'today?o asks the Baltimore American. They can and probably will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Brave steamship capains are already beginning to say Pooh, poohl" and sail right out into the open sea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

If there is anybody in Paris capable Of writing another "Debacle," now's the time for him to begin taking notes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

If the news seems confusing at times, just remember that the French and the Germans don't pronounce proper names alike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

The war in Europe has already proved that the Krupp guns are as good as any in the market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Sarah Bernhardt tainted when she heard that the French had invaded Alsaee. Madame never fails to produce just the right effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

American packers say there is no disposition on their part to gouee the public. Still all agree that the Ameri- can packers are shrewd business men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Plancon, the opera singer who won Tame as Mephistopheles, has departed this world. in which he played the devil to some purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

The position of Russia so far is much ike that of player on the bench. France is doing most of the fighting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
A GOOD PLACE TO GO.

I journeyed down to I.aughterland In quest of happiness; There never was fairer spot
 In all the world, l guess. Where human hearts are never sad
 And not tear is seen, And all the flowers sweetly bloom
 And all the grass is green. The skies, methnks, are wondrous blue,
 With ne'er a cloud to show. And perfumed breezes ever kiss
 The treetops as they go: The birds uplift their songs of praise. The streams in music swell, A flood of sylvan melodies
 More rare than tongue can tell. And every messy bank invites
 The weary soul to rest, And every glade doth gladness hold
 For hearts by cares opprest; And every bird and every bloom
 And every forest tree And every Hitting stream that flows Is cheerful as can be. Tis strange how men In grfmy towns Will toll for love of gain, When there are realms so fair to see, So free from grief and pain, Where sweet content would soon infold; And yet, of all life's band Few ever find the joyous road That leads to Laughterland.
 STRANGE CORPORATIONS. Is that woman over there having a ht?''
 No. Her arms are full of bundles and she's trying to see what time it is by her wrist watch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

near perfect as the modern newspaper plant can make one.
 am not throwing bouquets at the young men who make The Age Herald. put II those who read it will buy The New York Herald or The New York Sun or The Chicago Tribune of this sunday mornings edition and will com pare it with The Age Herald delivered to them this morning they will find that Birmingham is Issuing the best newspaper printed on the American continent
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 It has been seventeen years since the writer. of this article came upon Bir- mingham territory. It was a poor ter ritory at that time It is the best ter \ Tritory fin this country today. At least' there are a lot of. people who have confidence in it and there be none who have more than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Hcflin FamiIy.s Annual Reuu,o,

The Heflin family reunion which has been observed for years, this year took the form of an outing at Indian Springs, Randolph county. It was, during the life of the late Dr. Heflin, the paternal head. the custom for The eight sons to gather around the banquet board with some hun dred friends and do honor to their father Speaking of the happy gathering, Dr. Howell Heflin said:
 We spent 10 days delightfully."-. All eight of the boys and my sister Mrs Reid, we're there. You know, four of us are yet ont in this cold and heartless world. fighting the battle alone. The four married brothers were accompa nied by their wives and children Of course. we carried our old cook and shs handed out fried chicken and fish to the full satisfaction of the most aggressive an. petites. We caught catfish and bass. and the days sped by happily, with diff ferent diversions"
 Congressman Tom Hefin. who was on his way back to Washington after enjoying the outing, said 'Yes. I caught catfish or two. When, with great
 ohu pioNesS, pulled a blue cat rom out the gurgling waters of the lailapoosa, with the pole lifted steadily upwards as the arm of a great crane lifts US load and the fish was safely landed upon the bank and Topped, I felt return of that gurgling joy that filled the heart of my youth 25 years ago. and was thrilled with joy And then, they toid me twould weigh about pound.
 We'll said, give me credit for one ton of happiness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

A submarine with it's periscope shot off is like a cyclops with his one eye punched out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
HARD TO PLEASE.

HARD TO PLEASE. You didn't show your old-time form in that seashore ballad" said the manager. Quit cher kiddin' said Tillie Toodles T showed all the form I could without gettin' pinched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Well. you're better off than I am. My wife is interested in Egyptian cigarettes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Caribbean seaports

President Fairfax Ha rison of the Southern railway has just sent out an interesting circular letter which should be widely read in this part of the coun- try said a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Tt bears Mobile date line, and is in part as follows: Opportunity for in- creasing trade with many important points on the Caribbean sea has been given to southern manufacturers and merchants by the recent establishment by the See- burg line of service between Mobile and Venezuela and Colombian ports Three new steamers, making fortnightly sailings from Mobile, have been placed in this service.
 MT. c. l.. Chandler. South American agent for Southern railway and affiliated lines reports that the trade of the Uni ted States with Colombia and Venezuela is increasing rapidly and that many of the exports to these countries are manu- factured in the south. The United States vice consul at Maracaibo, Venezuela, re- ports that thu &merchants of that city are making efforts to prepare themselves for the increased business relations with the southern states of the United States, re- sulting from the new service from Mobile and this same renewal of interest is doubtless taking place at other places where the Seeburg line will stop"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
yirginia's prohibition c.m.a,.n


 West Virginia is now a dry state and old Virginia may have statewide prohibi- ton before long, said S. c. Garrison of Washington, D. c.
 spent few days in West Virginia recently and from all accounts the nro- hlbition law was being fairly well ob- served. l was a guest at White Sulphur one day last week and the law is very strictly observed there It is lawful for liquor to be shipped individuals in West Virginia, under strict regulation, and saw evidences of guests receiving large quanties of wet goods, but not a drop could be bought there.
 The Virginia people are to vote on the statewide proposition in September and many fanti-prohibitionist say they Tear the widers will win. But I would not be surprised if it turned out the other way. Local option sentiment even in dry cities and counties, Is stronger than might appear on the surface It was so in Alabama in Texas and in Missouri. T,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
COMPARING NOTES.

My wife is interested in Egyptian arch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
THE "SUNDAE" IN TENNESSEE

From the Chattanooga Times.
 We suppose the man who invented the word ''sundae" will go to his grave un- known, and yet he put something over that is going to stick in soda foun- tain literature. Houston Post.
 Since you mention 1t, let us whisper something to you about this sundae busi- ness. If you should chance to be in any of the cities of Tennessee and don't want to get lonesome get the bell boy to tell you the place and then walk right in, sa- lute the gentleman in the white apron who presides, and casually remark Sun dae ball., Of course the foxy political detective who casually followed you in will think you are interested In Sun day baseball and will walk out to trail an- other suspect After that your riddle will be solved for you. It is merely a modification of the sign language em- ployed in Kansas. Maine and North Caro- lima.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Rochester Democrat: The ideal soldier. the man who works for the sake of doing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-06
RESOLU7E LEADS RACE
Fourth Contest Between America
Cup Defender Candidates
Is On.

ASSOCIATED PRESS BOAT, off
Greenwich. Conn, June 6.-The Ameri-
cas- cup defender candidates, vanitie
and Resolute. started their fourth race
shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon.
The Resolute crossed the line at 117.2S
and Vanitie at 1.17.41. They were both
on the port tack with balloon jibs as
they got under way
Both boats were slow in crossing the
line To some extent the vanitie was
hindered by motor boats. They headed
down the sound on the first leg of the
triangular course, over which they were
to go twice for total of twenty-nine
and three-quarter miles.
One of the largest spectator 6leets that
has followed the yachts so far assembled
or the Larchmont zach Club shortly be-
fore noon. The Resolute spent the night
in Glen Cove. while the Vanite remained
at City Island. oBth left for the scene
Of the start of Parsonage point shortly
before 10 o'clock. The weather was the
finest Of the week. the air being very
clear with moderate breeze. 1t was a
day best suited to Vanite with her enor-
nous sail sprad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-06
MEXICAN MEDIATION VIEW.
Huerta's Foreign Minister Says
Progress Is Satisfactory.

MEXICO CITY. June 6.-Esteva Ruiz.
acting foreign minister. gave out TO the
press last night his first formal statement
in several days regarding the peace con-
ference at Niagara Falls In it he de-
clared negotiations are proceeding favora-
bly,. The text of the statement follows
in part:
The Impotence evinced by some per-
sons to know the result OF the negotia-
tons is unwarranted: but ! can assure
you that the said negotiations are
in most favorable train. Inas-
much as within the last fe" days 4
report has been launched that IL the de
liberation other influences than those OF
justice and patriotism have ASSERTED
themselves. I declare emphatically and
catesoricaily that the action OF three
mediating powers and the conduct OF the
plenipotentiaries have been from the out
set and continues 20 be spontaneous, nc
BILE and free from all extraneous sus-
yeStiOuS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-06
VILLA TELEGRAPHS HUERTA.
Dictator Urged to Await Rebel Lead
er's Arrival in Capital.

VERA CRUZ. June 6.-President
Huerta is in daily communication With
Cen Francisco Villa, according to "A re-
port brought here by a refugee. but the
character Of their communication II
somewhat unconventional.
Gen. Villa, according to the report. re-
Gently sent one of his telegraphers within
the federal lines. He tapped a tele-
graph wire and sent to Huerta mes
sage in which Villa called his enemy va
rious unpleasant names and urged him
not to hasten his departure from the cap
ital. as Villa soon would be in the CAPT
tai and was anxious to see him
President Huerta, according to the re-
port, approaching the grim humor, gave
orders that any similar messages should
not be withheld, but delivered to him i'm
mediately. Since this order was issued
Villa. according to the refugee. has not
disappointed HuertG one day. The daily
receipt of these messages is said to have
become a palace joke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-06
WL[AAS PRESIDENT
MUST SATISFY BRITAIN
Reparation for Death of Benton if
Rebel General Succeeds
Huerta.

LONDON. June 6.-The Daily Express
asserts that Sir Edward Grey, the Brit
ish foreign minister, has notified Presi
dent Wilson, in friendly but unequivocal
terms, that IL Gen. Villa should become
president Of Mexico the British govern
ment would demand an exact satisfaction
for the murder Of William S. Benton.
killed last February by constitutionalists.
Press Comment.
The Daily Express adds that this COM
munication. decorated with all the friils
and embroidery of diplomatic usage. and
couched in language emphasizing Great
Britain's good will toward the United
States, places President Wilson in an
awkward position"
An editorial in the Daily Express on the
same subject expresses satisfaction and
establishment that the government at last
has put its foot down. 1t disclaims that
any attempt to subvert the Monroe doc
trine is being made, and says 1t would be
impossible to eXaggerate the fraternal
sentiment of Great Britain for the United
States The editorial declares. however.
that the whole nation will approve Sir
Edward Greys straightforward declara-
ton that il the United States fails to ex-
act reparation Great Britain will exact II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-06
WILL SHUN ARM|SHCE
CarTanza May Agree to Send Dele
gates to Niagara Falls,
However.

Gen. Carranza's answer to the medi-
ators is expected in official circles here
to include an expression of readiness
to send delegates to Niagara Falls to
discuss internal affairs, as brought in
by the situation at Vera Cruz but a
refusal to grant an armistice.
This expectation is based on unoffi-
clal Information from sources in close
touch with constitutionaiist authori
ties Whether such a compromise will
pc acceptable to the mediators and the
Huerta delegates remains to be seen,
put the constitutionalists apparently
believe their terms will ultimately be
approved particularly IL the American
delegates throw their influence in favor
of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-06
Describe Army instruction Camps.

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. Capt. Van
Horn, Maj. Edward oHern and Chaplain
Fealy, L. S. A. addressed the student
body at the Catholic University in Glib
bons Hall at a recent called meeting.
Rev. George A. Dougherty. vice rector
of the university, introduced Gen. Wood.
who explained the methods of the sum-
mer instruction camps, the first Of which
was opened last summer at Gettysburg.
Pa So successful. it was announced,
was the first venture that the department
officials have decided to establish four
more such schools. and the students were
invited to attend one of these encamp-
mentA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-06
ARMS FOR cARRANZA LANDED.
American Ship Sails Into Tampico
With War Munitions.

VERA CRUZ, June 6.-Arms and am
munition for the constitutionalists were
disembarked Thursday at Tampico from
the American ship Sunshine, commanded
by Capt. Brown, who carried out the op-
Grafton without opposition.
The papers of the Sunshine. which came
from Galveston. were not deposited at the
consulate, the captain declaring that he
knew no reason why they should be.