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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

I was talking to friend the other day, trying to persuade him to adopt cer- tain course of action in an affair. He agreed with me. But he was quite sure he would not succeed.
 Look at all the difficulties" he argued, and he went over them one by one. There certainly were obstacles. but none that l did not think he might overcome. Any way it was worth trying. He was still shaking his head dismally, when another acquaintance appeared, and my friend re- solved to ask his opinion. Did he think he would succeed if he took my advice
 My dear fellow said the new arrival without the slightest hesitation, you won't If you try you'll only fall. I'm certain of it. You'll never do it. l haven't time to tell you why, but you won't do
 it. Good day"
 My friend waited till he had gos out of hearing.
 Did you ever know such a cocksure jackass as that?" he exploded. Con ceit's not the word for him. Looks down on other people as if they were made of no more than soft soap. Thinks I'm no good, does he? I'll never do it. eh? I'll make a jolly good try at it. I'm quite convinced you're right, and I mean 10 go for it. I'll show that self-opinlonated idiot whether I can't do it."
 Only tell some people that they'll never do IL, ana COntrdrineSS IluS them with grim determination. They'll show you"
 Ballantine, the celebrated barrister. knew an old and wealthy gentleman who had large estate. and a single son. while close by resided another old gentle- man who had also large estate and a very nice young lady as his daughter. Nothing, the old gentleman agreed, could be more desirable than the marriage of those two, and they set their wits to work to promote match between them. Weren't they simply made for one an- other" as the saying goes? Do you think. though, that the young gentleman could see anything in the least attractive about the young lady? Nothing! And she turned an equally cold eye upon him. The two old would-be matchmakers found all their efforts to bring about the match they so much desired an utter failure. Tn the end they changed their tactics. They had violent quarrel. The father of Miss X commanded her to become oblivious to the very existence of that puppy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Shooting What We Are Made Of
Fly NEIL KING

young G." while the father of "that puppy told him he might marry any girl in the world save girl who 'stucE
 up her nose like Miss K" Upon this Miss X. informed her father that she had never known him so unjust before, not that she thought anything or NIT. G., only he was certainly most gen. tlemany person." MT. G. meanwhile in- formed his father that he couldn't un- derstand how he could be so unjust as to ask him to snub Miss K He called upon Miss x. to inform her how ridiculous he thought it was that the two old fellows
 should have quarreled. What a pity! T told papa just the same thing" she said. It's terrible, of couse. Two such old friends! I really can't think of 1t without-'
 He was quite upset at the sob that broke Tn there and at seeing tears in her eyes.
 He begged he might come and see her
 again. If they talked over things they might hit upon some scheme of reconcil- ing them. They met every evening after that and talked and talked. and got secret ly married before they had arrived at any idea of how to reconcile the two. 1t was wonderful, when they confessed the irafr.age. to see with what res,sna- tion their parents accepted it. They said that as it was done there was no other course now but to make the best Of It. This spirit of showing people and cir. , cumstances that we are not going to be defeated may be exceedingly valuable if
 used on right lines. It Is the spirit that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

causes some folk to dare the biggest feats and bring them to a successful con- ciusion. Those are the people that op- position and difficulties only make more determined to succeed. It's from the bat tie spirit that distinguishes them from the people that any Encouragement or diff faculties put off"
 One of the most extraordinary women of our time," is how a friend described Miss Florence Nightingale. One of the
 quietest and seemingly most shrinking creatures. But you had only to mention to her that in doing something that ought to be done there would be so much dan ger or difficulty that really one could hardly hope to be successful in it. Then the face grew strangely transformed with resolution and with a seemingly radiant happiness just as if the dangers and dif- faculties made doing that duty especially attractive to her. Danger and difficulty, indeed! What were they to Florence Nightingale? If they thought they were going to frighten her or make her feet lag upon the path of duty, they were very mistaken. When she was informed that some suggested improvement in the treatment of the wounded soldiers was quite impossible" she replied with a quiet Well, we'll see.' And the eyes seemed never to sleep till they had seen their way to attaining success"
 Hers was a noble spirit that disdained
 to be beaten by difficulties There was
 no desire to show people she was cleverer or more strong of spirit than they. The only desire was to get the better of ob- stacles. She managed it.
 We have all of us a bigger amount of 1 this fighting spirit in us than we are apt to imagine. might make 1t much grander spirit that we ordinarily do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
DESPERATEF|GHT IN
 LABASSEE DISTRICT
For Four Months Have Been Under Siege-FrOm the
 French Viewpoint

London, April 10.-(Special. )--Writing to
 an English acquaintance, a Frenchman
 whose homeis near La Bassee gives a vivid description of the desperate fighting
 in that district. He says:
 For the past four months we have been practically beseged; our undesirable neighbors are only two or three miles away, and night and day we can hear the thunder of the cannon and the crick-crack of the rifles. Those famous Jack John- sons' burst one after the other only two or three hundred yards away, and some times a great deal nearer. A little while ago our people sent an armoreo | train on to the line which passes the end 1 of our garden; soon the enemy got its po- sition, and about o'clock at night It be- gan to rain shells. One burst into the garden, and others in the fields beyond and on the little station further up. From | the pieces of shell which I picked up ir the garden we gathered that 15O-mm shells had been used. We are just be- , tween Aix-Loulette and La Basse, both l of which are being hotly disputed Never | a week passes without two attacks al each place. The wastage of men is out of all proportion to the territory gained but everytime the Germans are forced back, and tnelr losses lar eAceeu our oWH They have lost an enormous number ol men at La Bassee, where your country. men have done such good work.
 "We are beginning to understand the spirit of your Tommies; one day they l lose several trenches, but it doesn't upset | them-or us-for we know that they will keep their pledged word to retake then | on the morrow, or at most in two or three | days. Soon we hear the noise of furl ous attack. and sure enough in the even | ing the news goes round that the trenche.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
BOOM IN BUILDING IS UNPRECEDENTED;
 S2,000,000 WILL BE
 SPENT IN DISTRICT
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as soon as plans could be decided upon It was stated that it was impossible at this time to say what the exact cost would be. It will probably be within the neighborhood of $200.000
 The construction above noted is aside from the erection by the Birmingham Ice Factory of s75,0O0 cold storage and refrigerating plant at Avenue E and Twenty-second street The fact that the company plans to construct the building at this time, although having one plani at Elytons indicates strong faith in this city and the future.
 Fertilizer Plant in WoOdlawn
 The construction in Woodlawn of a fertilizer plant by local capitalists. in- eluding J. c. Whitfield, Bert Jacobs, George Blinn and J. w. Donnelly, was announced during the past few weeks. That plant will cost within the neigh borhood of S125O00 and will be equipped with the most modern machinery? The plant will be of great service to the far2s- CTS or this section.
 The buildirs as.rrefes here are not con- lined t9. industrial plants. In business c1rSes there is much activity. A new Fpuilding is being erected by A. A. Gambill adjoining the Chamber of Commerce. A new moving picture house is being built on Second avenue near the old Steele Smith building, and it is stated that work on the reconstruction of that build ing will begin soon. And, in addition to commercial building, improvement of res- idential property is going steadily on as the many new houses in Birmingham testify
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

of the murder to call up Mrs. Wal ion and tell her if Walton did not get home by 9:3O or 10 o'clock he would not be home that night at all. Wal ton replied that he did and added: But Barton did not do as l told him. Ma son stated that Barton tried to get Mrs. Walton over the phone but could not get her In response to further questions Walton replied: 1T have noth- inr more to say" and continued to mace to and fro, rubbing his forehead and murmuring incoherently to him. self.
 Barton Engaged to Be Married
 It was learned yesterday morning that young Barton was engaged 10 re married to Miss Mary Thiemonge' a beautiful young woman or Muisa' in the very near future.
 As to the Insurance
 1T H. Garden of the Continental Cas- ualtv company made the following statement to an Age-Herald reporter last night: "On March l.. Walton or the Walton Trading company accom- panied by MT. Voltz. an insurance broker, came into my office and said he desired to take out an accident m surance policy for $10,O00 on the iife M. O. Barton in the ContinehtaI oas- ualtv company of which l am the agent I made out the policy and gave MT. Walton a schedule of warrantee to fill out He did so. and declared that Barton had no other insurance or a like nature. Under the rules of this particular policy 1t was not necessary for the insured to be present In person when the policy was approved. MT Walton in answering the questions Tn the schedule signed his name as nay ing answered them as l.. walton irao- ing Co.,, by L. Walton, president, ana named the Walton Trading Co as the beneficiary. I let the premium go on open account upon Mir. Voltz guaran : teeing it. On last Thursday MT. walton appeared in my office and told me he wanted to settle up the matter or the premium by giving me his note. Accord ingly he made out note in my com pany's favor for the required amount and signed it Walton Trading Co, by | L. Walton, president It will be re- | called that this was the day upon which | the murder was committed.
 | Upon investigation have found that MT. Walton erred when he said that the insured, Barton, had no other accident l insurance, and found that on March 1 1 he had received another policy from | the Maryland Casualty for $7b0O, and {. that 1t had been made out just as the one in my company. Accordingly can 1 celled the insurance policy of Barton | this morning, not through the fact that | Walton is held for murder. but on ac-
 count of him signing a false statement 1 when he said Barton's life was mol
 covered by any other accident insur- ance company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

tinues to increase by leaps and bounds, fact which speaks well for the patriot Ism of the German people.
 The object of the society is not so much to arouse enthusiasm for the war as to preserve the surprising unity of purpose and obliteration of all party differences, which has astonished the world and added immensely to the strength of Ger mary during the war.
 As far as the national aims of the so- eiety are concerned it has the hearty in- dorsement of the government, but its po- litical aims are even now looked at with suspicion by the ruling classes in Prus- sia, because it openly advocates that when the war is over and relations be- tween the government and the elected representatives of the people should be based on more candor and trust than has hitherto been the case, both in the realms of foreign and domestic politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Another Arrest for Barton Murder to Be Made Soon,
 Says Chief Martin Eagan
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 marked that he must be on his way to meet Walton. I got the horse and buggy for him and he started down the road, then I went back into the parlor and watched the men play set hack until almost Il o'clock. The next l knew of Barton was when Walton came out to Mulga next morning about 9;30 and told me he hadn't shown up; then he (Walton) and I started down the road together, but Walton did not go far. I continued and found the body of Barton about three miles from Mulga. It had been badly mutilated, and l could hardly recognize him. He was lying in big pool of blood with his face in a sort of gulley and his right hand crumpled under his head. His skull had been crushed in with coupling pin and a hole was in his head I then went to Ensley and told Walton of my discovery and party of men started for the scene That is all I know"
 Statement From Walton
 Walton when seen was pacing n, and down the corridor of the city jail numbling incoherently. He seemed wildly excited and stammered as h, spoke. "Of course I knew Barton hat insurance. Certainly l went to Mulgs with Barton and Mason. I got off al my farm, which Is almost in Mulga I did have a date to meet Barton al S:3O o'clock and I waited until 9:3C before l made MT. MonnelI, my super. intendent, go and get me taxicab SC could get home to my wife and chil. dren. l got home that night about 10:3l and went to sleep immediately. know nothing about who killed Bar ton. I do believe he must have beer killed by some negroes who though he had some money"
 When he was asked what made hin advance this theory he replied: That. a bad road; lots of people have beer killed out there, and I believe Bar ton was killed for the purpose of rob bery. Why are you asking me thes, questions? I don't know any more thar you do."
 When asked if he did not think S32, 300 insurance was great burden for young man to carry, he said: 'Insur ance is a good thing"
 How much did Barton make wheI employed by you?'
 "He made SSO a month up until tn, time 1 failed"
 MT. Walter was then asked whethe or not he had told Barton on the nigh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Official Chicago Vote

Chicago, April 1o.--The official canvass of the vote of last Tuesdays municipal election concluded today shows William Hale Thompson. republican. defeated Rob ert M. Sweitzer. democrat, by plurality of 1E7,977.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

are theirs once more. Last Thursday bombardment by 21O-mm. shells was begun on some of the mine pits, and their eff feet was terrifying One set fire to a shaft and the flames were only put out after hours of work. We watched this sudden bombardment from the office windows, only 25O yards away from one of the pits. It was both awful and imposing Imagine the preliminary whistle, the immense cloud of smoke caused by the melinite when the shells burst, and our regrets at seeing the worlds-the result of our la bors and thoughts for many years past crumble away before our eyes.
 "The other day I met British company coming to the barracks after four days
 spent in the trenches. They didn't look like human beings, for there was no trace of uniforms-in fact, they were walking
 blocks of mud. They could hardly walk,
 poor fellows We can never overestimate
 what they are doing fo~ us. In spite of
 their discomfort, they never complain and
 They all know the greatness of the stake, and go for those barbarlans with fresh dash day after day.
 What is most surprising Is that trench life has caused very few cases of pneu- monia and bronchitis nothing like what the doctors expected. The few who left this village at the beginning of the war have come back, and the rusillade has be- come part and parcel of our lives. We have perfect trust in the wall of steel around us. and as the soldiers tell us, even if they don't advance neither do l the others. Besides, each time they have l tried to advance in solid mass our 75'd l have made mincemeat of them, not tG speak of the English bay0nets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-10
Their Married Life
Copyright by International News Service

They had planned a trip through
the Santa Clara Valley, but they had
started late and beforehand had come
one of the most disagreeable events of
the trip. Everyone had been tired and
had slept late. When Warren woke
up, Helen was already taking a shower
and from the tone of his voice as he
spoke to her she knew that he was in
a temper.
what are you = doing up so
early?" he growled.
''It isn't early, dear, it's nearly s."
We'll, you might at least let
ache Why don't you close that
door,"
The bathroom door was open a
crack. Helen had left it so pur-
posely because she wanted to hear
Warren get up, as she supposed
they had decided on an early start.
Now she leaned toward the door
and closed it gently She could
hear him muttering to himself and
knew that it was likely to be
stormy day.
After a few minutes she emerged
from her bath and went into the
room. Warren did not speak to her
and after she had begun to dress,
Louise spoke to her through the
door, as she did every morning;
You people nearly ready for
Almost" sang out Helen, cheer
you needn't think I am going to
one of those cafeterias," growled
Warren.
Aren't you, Warren"
mo, we'll stay at the hotel and
get decent breakfast" he said de-
cidedly.
But thought you liked it at the
cafeterias, dear. We certainly have
had good things to tb,n, eat there a hav. r
don't. I said we'll stay here this
morning"
Helen did not reply and finished
dressing. They met Louise and Bob
in the hall and Helen, mentioned
Immediately the fact that Warren
wanted to eat at the hotel.
well, old fellow, the other place
is not swell enough for you," chafed
Bob.
II didn't say So" growled Warren,
but for once I imagine we can stand
for a decent meal"
Bob raised his eyebrows and the
rest said nothing. They entered the
dining room and breakfast was or
dered. All through the meal very
little was said. Louise mentioned
once that the day promised to be
l1ne anu G1GleH dBIttl, biI lOI Ille
main part their food was eaten in
silence.
The breakfast was no better than
the one served in the less expensive
place and the atmosphere surround
ing the breakfast table was the re-
verse of pleasant. Warren fingered
in the exchange afterward and
Helen and Louise went upstairs to
finish dressing for the day.
The little chambermaid who did
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-10
FINANCE COMMISSION
ARRIVE In NEW YORK
[Continued From First Page.1

Continued From First Page.
ing which has been sent to the United
States in connection with the ques-
tion of the exchanges between New
York, London and Paris. arrived this
morning by the Red Star steamer
Lapland.
THE object of the visit of the com
mission is to consult with the Amer
lean bankers and others as to the best
means to be adopted for regulating
the exchanges between New York,
London and Paris, in order that the
commerce and industry of the three
countries may suffer as little as pos
sible during the course of the war. Mr..
Blackett will act as secretary to the
commission"
No Further Comment
Members of the commission declined
to confirm or deny the report brought
to New York two days ago by pas
sengers on the steamer Ryndam that
the commission would act for Russia
as we'll as Great Britain and France.
1t was understood however, that the
report was we'll founded and that the
result of negotiations looking toward
this end, already believed to be in pre-
gress in London among the finance
ministers of France and Russia and
the British Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, would be communicated by
cable to the delegation here.
]. P. Morgan, who greeted the de-
putation at Quarantine, said the meet
ing in his library this afternoon was
to be primarily social affair.
"It would be unreasonable to as
sume," Mr.. Morgan said. that these
gentlemen at the end of long voyage
woud plunge Immediately into their
work here. They have to meet the
man they will negotiate with first.
That's what they expect to do this
afternoon"
Mr.. Morgan was asked IL this meet
Ing, at which only New York flnan-
ciers would be presented to the COM
mission would be followed, as re-
ported by other meetings at which out
of-town bankers from the chief cities
of the United States would be present
and discuss the situation as viewed
by them. He hesitated q moment as
If he were not sure he would reply.
then said, his eyes twinkling:
Now you're dealing in futures"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-10

their rooms was already busy.
Helen thought she was one of the
cheeriest little women imaginable,
and so very young.
You manage to keep happy, don't
you? Z? Helen said smiling.
"Oh, yes, ma'am," said the little
cham bermaid, Strengthening from
the bed and smiling ecstatically. Il
should be happy; the doctor says
that my husband will soon be well
again."
Are you married." said Helen in
very young"
Then you don't ordinarily do this
work? What is your name?"
"Margot, ma'am, and 1 am just
working to help out with the doc
tor bills"
Louise had come into the room
and was as interested as Helen.
What has been the matter with
your husband?' she asked.
He has been operated on for ap-
pendicitis," she announced graveiy
But they are holding his work for
him and he. will soon be able to
take 1t again."
"I think that is perfectly fine"
help out with some clothes before
they left San Francisco. And she
would have said more but at that
moment the door opened and War
rem came in. He took in the situa-
tion and growled out:
What are you poking for? We
haven't got all day to catch that
train"
why, we have plenty of time
said Helen, glancing at the travel
ing clock that stood on her dresser
Well, il, you're ready, we might
as we'll CO."
Helen hated being spoken to in
that manner before any one, and
she had noticed the blonde head of
the girl bend low over her work.
But it was better to say nothing
than to raise an argument, SO she
took up her gloves and bag and fol-
lowed Warren out of the room.
You must have wanted to do
something to start a conversation
with a chambermaid," he said sar-
casticaIly.
why, how can you be so unjust,
Warren?" said Helen Indignantly.
"As though 1t would hurt me to
ask the girl a few questions?"
What could you want to ask her
about ?"
She was telling me about her
husband who is in the hospital
"Ho, looking for sympathy and q
substantial tip, and I bet you were
nicely taken In by it, too"
'T don't believe anything of the
kind" said Helen.
TITS an old game that" sneered
Warren. 1T thought you were out
of the kindergarten class, my dear.
Upon my soul, I did"
I'm sorry to disappoint you,"
said Helen quietly.
Whats that?"
Nothing at all. Shall we hurry?
Bob and Louise are getting ahead of
ius."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-10

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