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Evening star., 1915-03-11
Rich Anarchist Held.

PARIS, March 11.-lnquiries by the
police of Paris into the distribution OF
anti-patriotic pamphlets in the capital,
it Is affirmed by the Havas Agency
imnIicate a we'll known landed pro-
nrietor named Provost, residing at st.
Raphael, who is known as an anar-
chist millionaire. The case was so
strong against NJ. Provost that he has
been taken into custody, together with
:, man named Lorulot, who has been
active in Paris anarchist circles. Va
rious women appear to have acted as
agents of the conspirators who cir
culated this literature.
Evening star., 1915-03-11

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia. Washington. March 4.
1915. Sealed proposals will be received at
this Office. Room 500. District Building. until
two o'clock, pm: Tuesday April 8. 1915, for
beginning July /, 1915. and ending June 30.
1918. for use of the various branches of the
Government of the District Of Columbia. sup
books; furniture and house furnishings; tinwsre
and hardware; rubber stamps: plumbing sup
drugs and chemicals: paints and brushes; luu,-
ber meats. fish and poultry; dry goods: ice:
supplies: kindergarten supplies: laundry work
automobile supplies: oils and lubricants: photo.
graphic supplies; days: athletic goods; and
for the purchase Of old materials, during the
period named. Form of proposal, specifications
and necessary, information may be obtainsd ins
District Building. In applying specify the
class Of supplies for which forms are desired.
OLIVER P. NEWMAN, LOUIS BRoWNLOW,
CHARLES W. KCTZ. Commissioners. D. G.
Evening star., 1915-03-11
possible for the United States to con-
template longer with patience.
Warning Is Given.

conditions have become intolerable
and can no longer be endured. The gov.
ernment of the United States there
fore desires Gen. Obreson and Cen
Carranza to know that 1t has. after
mature consideration, determined that
II, as result of the situation for which
they are responsible, Americans suf-
fer by reason of the conduct Of the
constitutionalist forces in the City of
Mexico or because they fail to pro-
vide means of protection to life and
property. it will hold Gen. Obregon and
Gen: Carranza personally responsible
NATION with the greatest consideration,
the government of the United States
will take such measures as are expe-
dent to bring to account those who
are personally responsible for what
may occur
Evening star., 1915-03-11
Du Maurier Killed in Battle.

LONDON. March 11.-Lieut. Col. Guy
L. B. Du Maurier, son of the late
George Du Maurier. the noted artist
and writer, has, been killed in action
at the front. The news was received
by his brother, Gerald Du Maurier. the
actor, as the latter was about to go on
the stage last night. and was given
to the audience in explanation of his
absence. His father, George Du Maurler,
was author of '-Trilby.'
Evening star., 1915-03-11
Germans Build Railway to Egypt.

LONDON, March 11--A dispatch to
the Morning Post from Alexandria says
a steamer from Syria reports that the
Germans are still engaged in the con-
struction of railway toward Egypt,
thus Indicating that an attack on
Eeypt has not been abandoned.
Evening star., 1915-03-11
Atlantic Coast Line.

charleston. Augusta, Savannah, Flor
IDA Havana; trains daily Compart-
na nsn1 cars via Standard R. r. of south.
tisement ei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
Not On Verge of War

President Wilson's new note to Germany is clear and insistent In its demands, but it is not in the nature of an ultimatum.
 Ever since the torpedoing and sink ing of the Lusitania there has been more or less talk of the possibility of this country being drawn into the European war, but the President ab- hors war as do all right minded and patriotic Americans. He will eX- haust all diplomatic means within reason to avert war, and the chances are he will succeed. But MT. Wilson wants peace only with honor. He ex- poets prompt action on Germany's part, and he will not be satisfied with any reply which does not give positive assurance that Germany will cease at tacks on American ships and Amer ican citizens.
 Ex-Secretary of State Bryan, de- spite his yearning for peace and his profession of friendship for his former chief, is talking too much through the newspapers to commend himself to the public. His course IS anything but tranquilizing. Leaving the cabinet at the time he did and for the reasons he assigned brought confusion to the administration for the moment. But this country is not on the verge of war, and there is ample ground for hope that the United States will keep out of hostilities to the end. At any rate, the effect of Mir. Bryan's resig nation was quickly discounted and the incident would soon be forgot if the ex-Secretary would cease writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
An Aid to Rest

Paradoxical as it sounds, an East man, Ga., man uses an alarm clock to aid sleep.
 This Georgia man, Bo Kodatt by name, is not troubled by insomnia, but he has had to get up every morn ing at 5 o'clock to shut off the gas light in his fathers tailor shop, ac- cording to newspaper report. Firing of having to get up every morning just when enjoying his best sleep, Kodatt got an alarm clock and attached an electrical apparatus to a shut-off in the gas pipe, by small wires. The mechanism is operated by the alarm, which, when it rings, cuts off the gas.
 It has been noticed by many an early riser that the ringing of the alarm is a signal for extreme sleep mess, but it remained for this young man of Georgia to actually turn the tables so completely that the alarm clock is forced to do his work, while he can merely yawn, stretch and go to sleep again.
 If the youth exercises the same in- genuity in turning defeat into victory that he has in this little venture, there l is no telling to what pinnacle of suc- cess he may attain.
 For it has long been matter of his- tory that the real successes in the world
 are made by the man who can step | in and turn the currents of defeat and
 make them serve his purpose, wrest-
 ing success from what seems to be certain failure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
ADVERTISING AMERICA

From the Washington Evening Star.
 WHERE is no denying the fact that
 America is widely and adsanta-
 ' geously advertised today As a world power we are known by the world better than ever before, and are being sought for service such as only first class power can render.
 Take the overtures respecting fofeign trade Central and South America are in conference with us on that subject, and pointing out rare opportunities for the employment of American capital. Bankers are invited tos establish there branches of their home establishments. Manufacturers and jobbers are asked to show their goods, and are promised busi- ness OH good terms
 Chinese business men-some thoroughly deserving the praise that goes to cap- tains of industry-are at present visiting us and soliciting the attention of Amerl- can capital to their field. They are at pains to describe how rich in possibilities the field is But we already knew how rich. We have had our eyes on China as a choice outlet for our expanding pro- duction for years. John Hay put some of his best statesmanship into the open door policy; and much depends on keep ing the door open The open door, and the passing through it of American bank CTS, American manufacturers, and Amer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
The Record Wheat Crop

Last years wheat harvest in the United States was a bumper. The yield was S91 ,950,000 bushels and the average price paid the farmer was high. It was the great grain production that stimulated business throughout the west last fall in the face of widespread de- pression caused by the European war, and afterwards gave buoyancy to com- mence in the exporting markets.
 But if the 1914 wheat crop reached almost a new high record this year's s crop will easily surpass any previous yield. The governments forecast as of June 8 indicated a billion-bushel crop, and a day later the report on growing conditions was very high average-better even than had been expected the first of the month.
 Should a billion bushels be har- vested 3S5, ,000,010 bushels Will be available for the warning nations, as only about 535, ,0O0,0 are needed for domestic consumption, and SO,O0O,O0O for seeding.
 While the south's wheat production is oonipa sttiivvely small, small more acreage was sown in Alabama last fall than in many years past and with the crop diversification movement well under way this states wheat yield will be an appreciable quantity even in the great volume making up the total for the United States.
 An era of prosperity has been steadily coming in sight ever since early in the year. The record wheat crop will have an accelerating effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

joy than type can express. The later announcement that the government would appeal from the unanimous verdict of the court came as a dash of cold water.
 The United States Steel corpora tion's work of development in this dis trict has added more to Birmingham's greatness, perhaps, than any other one thing has. It was only natural then that the people of this city should petition the government to dis miss it's suit against the districts strong mainstays especially in view of the fact that four members of the fed eral judiciary were unanimous in the belief that the Steel corporation was keeping well within the Sherman law.
 The Decaturs Daily betrays its backwardness by the manner in which it refers to Birmingham as lady seeking favors, saying such efforts usually net nothing. It should re- member that this is the age of woman and in her progress she has learned that the best way to get what she wants is to ask for it openly, boldly.
 So with cities. When citizens want something that all concede is for the city's best interests, they unite and petition for it in an open, straightfor- ward manner.
 The splendid upbuilding work of the Steel corporation in the Birmingham district has been of benefit to the en- tire state, and intelligent people throughout the state appreciate that fact. As business men of the De- caturs are in the habit of taking right view of large matters, no one will believe that the sorehead who wrote the article reproduced above represents in any sense the thoughtful opinion of the Decaturs puhlic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
The Iron Trade

Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati re- port, just issued, says in part:
 'The market locally during the week has reflected conditions elsewhere. A lighter tonnage booked does not neces- sarily mean disinclination to buy at pres ent prices. but is taken to indicate that buyers have covered fairly well for the immediate future. Prices are well main- taned. Steel making irons are to the fore in the eastern and Pittsburg dis tricts. In the Pennsylvania district basic iron has advanced and the price strong as result of recent large buying.
 Tn other lines than pig iron improve ment is the order of the day. Recent court decision in favor of the Steel cor poration was favorable and will go far toward establishing confidence.
 Tn the last few weeks the demand for machinery of all kinds from those manufacturers having war orders has been very large and it is said that for eign demands for machine tools have been held up in order to fill domestic orders. Structural lines will increase operation on account of additional build- ing which will house machinery for man. ufacture of munitions and orders for all finished steel products appear to be on the increase.
 Production of pig iron during May was in advance of the month before and about 50 per cent increase over low market of last fall.
 Orders for freight cars during May were the heaviest for over year, which will help the rolling mills, and rail or ders were satisfactory during the same period, about 150.Oo0 tons, many of them for foreign usep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
LIKE M'LUKE SAYS

From the Cincinnati Enquirery
 You may imagine that you are having tough sledding, but just suppose that you were the son of tight wad and there was a circus in town.
 Most of the people who pray for daily bread have their minds on T-bone steaks.
 There are a lot of men in the world who are too honorable to steal another mans money, but who think it is all right to f1irt with another mans wife.
 When woman catches her husband do- ing something wrong and he makes up with her and she promises him that she vii. forget what he has done. she never forgets to remind him every few days that she has forgotten
 Now that the women have started to slave themselves, it won't be long until they get the barber shop habit And some day, when you are next after wait ing half hour. and there are Il men wait ins turns after you, your wife will blow in and you will have to give her your turn or have battle when you get home.
 Every employe knows that he is over worked But, somehow or other. you can't make the employers believe it.
 Any woman can tell you that pearls are never genuine if some other woman is wearing them.
 What has become of the old ashioned man who used to read the personal col umn so he could select mall order bride?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

who unbolted rail on the Seaboard Air Line near Irondale, in the suburbs of Birmingham Wednesday night, and thereby caused the death of three per- sons, the injuring of many others and the destruction of much valuable prop- erty has aroused this community to a pitch of indignation as no crime con- mitted here has in recent years. But for the fact that steel cars made up the train, the loss of life would have been far greater. There would have been frightful holocaust.
 The running down, conviction and hanging of this wrecker of the Sea- board train would have a most whole some effect.
 Such deeds as that committed near lrondale are not as frequent in this part of the country as in some other sections, but the terror of the law would result in a minimizing of the number if only the criminal or crimi- nals will be made to feel the weight of the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
ALABAMA PRESS

Livingston Southern Home Mobile is to have a great shipbuildng plant It Is the logical point for one and will help all of Alabama by building a greater city at Mobile.
 Shelby County Sun Italy is going to add to the highly colored literature of the war by issuing green book
 Talladega Daily Home: Representative Laverty of Talladega county is engaged in most noble work. Efforts to establish a way by which blind men may learn a trade is most laudable and deserves the support of the entire state
 Marion County News: An education that cannot be used to an advantage by the boy or girl after they have passed through the school age is perfectly worth less. Education should fit one to know how to live and how to make living.
 Attalla Herald: There seems to be some danger of Attalla getting the billboard disease. A billboard is usually the most unsightly thing in city, and the authori- ties would do well to pass an ordinance preventing their erection.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Very Active Business

The prediction made early in the spring that business would be very ac- tive In most sections of the country at the end of the first half of the year is being fulfilled said a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
 There has been marvellous improve ment In the east, and as for the west It has been prosperous for sometime. As Tor the south. business conditions are about normal again and here in the Bir- mingham district prosperity is marching right along
 We may not see in this country such business as we had from 1904 to the Tall of 1907, until after the war. but l look for very good times indeed between now and 1916."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
Most Fiepdish of Deeds

Of all the forms of homicide train wrecking is the most fiendish, for the villain who causes a passenger train to be derailed because of some grudge against the railroad company or some spite against a member of the train crew imperils the lives of scores of helpless people. The officers of the law whose duty it is to detect crime and aid in the conviction of criminals should leave nothing undone in their efforts to apprehend train wreckers.
 The diabolical act of some miscreant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
WHY INVENT ONE?

The International Association of Danc- ing Masters in session at San Francisco. have rightly decided that the grizzly bear, the turkey trot, the bunny hug. the Arr genuine tango. glides and all similar dances are vulgar and must be abolished. But the astute dancing masters realize that the public is ever craving something new, so they have promised to evolve a dance which will be "happy medium between the fox trot, the canter waltz, the one-step and the old-fashioned waltz and two-step. Why rack their brains-unsuit- ed to the strain--to devise a new dance step. when the whole problem could easil,- be solved by return to the waltz and the two-step? None of the modern mon- strosities" has surpassed either of these older dances in grace or healthful en- joyment. And think what great happiness would be given the old fla shioned person who had to quit dancing just about the time the ballroom acrobat came into h.s own!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
Cabinets of the Past


 MT. Bryan's resignation as Secre- tary of State recalls the fact that many changes in the state portfolio have taken place In my day" said a professional man.
 ''In Harrison's administration Blaine resigned toward the end of it. because of broken health. John W. Foster sue ceeded him.
 "Cleveland in his first term had a great Secretary of State-Thomas F. Bayard-who served four years. In MT. Cleveland's second term he started nut with Walter Q. Gresham, but in the middle of the term Judge Gresham died and Mr olney. one of the excep- was advanced from the position of At torney General to the state depart ment
 Mckinley had several changes in his cabinet John sherman was Secretary of State for a short time I knew him personally and saw good deal of him just the Spanish war was com ing on. He was in feeble health and during his incumbency of the office of Secretary of State William R. Day. now an associate justice of the Uni ted States supreme court, an able, modest, quiet gentleman, was assist ant Secretary of State ana most or the time was acting secretary. When President Mckinley Appointed Day to the supreme court he made John Hay Secretary of State. He was past master in diplomacy and a lovable man. He served for awhile under Roose- welt and was succeeced by Elihu Root, man of rare capacity. Philander c. Knox was Taft's Secretary of State and he was one of the ablest."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

Some weeks ago the British Government issued call for women who were willing to do the work of men to register their names, so the men could be released for military duty Before May 1 total of 60,O00 had responded Travellers leaving the Paddington and Huston stations in London have their tickets taken by neatly dressed young women who wear bras sard on their left arms bearing the ini- tlals Of the company over the words. Ticket Collector" Women cleaners are being employed by the Great Central faliWay Tn the ear sheds connected with the Marylebone terminus in London Women are also employed as train nor ters' Glasgow has female car conductors and in Yorkshire women are beginning to carry the mail One covers A daily do. livery route of about 15 miles. In arri- cultural work, in government service and in various industries the number of vom- eh employees has greatly increased since the war began and something like so- c1al revolution is taking place in England as d result. It is predicted that the new status of women will have a great inAu- ence on the suffrage question after the war IS over, but at present the suffragists have little to say about the vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

ican merchants will mean much both to China and ourselves. China is quite as desirous as we are that the door be kept open, and will assist us to that end.
 Take their recognition of us in another form. Belgium in her great need turned to us for succor, and has received it on an unparalleled scale. Though in no measure responsible for Belgian dis tresses, we have done more toward reliev- ing them than all the other nations com bned. Not only have we fed the starving and clothed the naked, but the whole out lay has been supervised by Americans dispatched to the scene for the express purpose.
 And Poland, advised of our resources and liberality, and, as some declare, in as much distress as Belgium, has turned to us for help. Mexico also calls and as she is next door neighbor we shall do all we can for the relief of her people, stripped as they have been by inter- necine strife of the means of subsistence We can reach them without great diffi- culty, and can spare enough for their needs.
 This is being world power in the high est meaning of the term. All know of our resources, and all appeal to us with confidence at a time of big opportunities to be improved and pressing relief to be supplied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
Decaturs' Sorehead

The Decaturs Daily sometimes ha singularly distorted view, and i sometimes indulges in an unneighbor ly temper, as evidenced in an editoria here reproduced:
 Certain citizens of Birmingham have shown the world that New York is not the only provincial metropolis on the map. Alabama now has a worthy rival for the big financial center, at least in gall. Which is prelude to saying that citizens of the Magic City have had the temerity to petition the de- partment of justice of the United States to relinquish it's suit for the dissolution of the United States Steel corporation, and to decline to avail itself of the relief to be found in the supreme court of the nation.
 A petition of this kind is re- fleciion upon the government of tho United States. It gives but lit- tie prestige to it's signers. It Is based on the presumption that the dissolution suit was a bit of spite work, or a shallow pretense at en- forcment of the law or merely a legal medium for the airing of cer- tain lore. It ignores the fact that the government has no desire i'll bringing suit of this kind to work hardship upon any corporation or individual.
 If the government believed It's suit just before the decision of the lower court does it still not be- lieve it just? If the government did not believe that it had the right to dissolve the so-called trust, but merely desired to test the law, can that test be of value until the de- cision of the highest court of the land has been rendered.? When did court, or even to reverse itself if given time and opportunity?
 Birmingham is getting too anx- ious to have it's affairs controlled by the big corporations It is doing the wooing, which is not a lady like prerogative, and usually nets the female engaging in the practice nothing but snubs. And the DOW erful corporations, because they are powerful must always be the dom factor wherever they op-
 ndc<ision of the fedora
 Icy regarding tn
 >hed Birmins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
OH. EVERYBODY'S COMING

From the Greenville Advocate
 It is said that there were more than 5000 veterans in the parade in Richmond at the reunion last week. If that was true the number there must have been very considerably more than that at the reunion for many were present who did not march in the parade, as is always the case. We hope that there may be 5000 at the reunion in Birmingham next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

thought l would go down and see if couldn't get some of the spoil. l threw my hook in beside his and he didn't get another bite that morning.
 ''I asked one of the fellows who caught five trout and 14 bream why l was so unsuccessful, and he said 1t was because I didn't hold my mouth right. Can you beat it?',