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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

north. and of the La Plata, flowing south, are closely contiguous.
 There Is part of Volhynia, of 10 considerable extent, which sends off it's water north and south, to the Black and Baltic seas, while, from the field on which the battle of Naseby was fought. the Avon, Trent and Neu receive affluents, which reach the ocean at op- posite coasts of the island through the Humber, the Wash and the Bristol chan nel
 The field in question Is an elevated piece of tableland in the center of Eng land. The district referred to, where rivers proceeding to the Baltic and the EuXine take their rise, is plateau about 1000 feet above the level of the sea.
 The springs of the Missouri and the Columbia are in, the Rocky mountains, and it is generally the case that those. parts of a country from which large rivers flow in contrary directions are the most elevated sites in their respective districts. consisting either of mountain chains, plateaus or high tablelands.
 There is one remarkable exception to this in European Russia, where the Volga rises in a plain only few hundred feet above the level of the sea, and no hills separate it's waters from those which run into the Baltic.
 The great majority of the frst-class rivers commence from chains of noun tains, because springs are there most abundant perpetually fed by the melt- ing of the snows and glaciers. They have almost invariably an easterly di- rection, the westward bound streams be- ing few in number, and of very sub. ordinate rank. Of rivers flowing east we have grand examples in the St. Lawrence, Orinoco, Amazon. Danube, Ganges, Amour, Yangtse-Kiang and Hoang Ho. The chief western streams are the Co.,
 lumbia, Tagus, Garonne, Loire and Neva.
 The rivers running south, as the Missis- sippi, La Plata, Rhone. volga and Indus,
 are more important. as well as those
 which proceed to the north, as the Rhine, Vistula, Nile, Irtish, Lena and Tennes- see.
 The easterly direction of the great rivers of America is obviously due to the position of the Andes. which runs north and south, on the western side of the continent while the chain of noun. tains which traverse Europe and Asia | from west to east cause the great num- ] Der of rivers which flow north and south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
Regarding Military Preparedness

One of the first matters to which President Wilson will address him. self upon his return to Washington will be that of the national defense. Secretary of War Garrison and Secre. tary of the Navy Daniels, have been directed to submit complete data with recommendations for the better ment of their respective establish
 ments and the President has requested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
New Life Infused Into Business

There are certainly many indications of business improvement in Birmingham, ' remarked l.. J. Farmer.
 'The crowds on the streets as a rule now present a much more neat and busi- ness like appearance than was the case a few months ago. It is seldom indeed now that one is approached by a beggar on the streets, whereas back In the win- ter you could hardly go block without meeting one or two men apparently in greatest need asking aims.
 Another thing that helps to make busi- ness more brisk is the return of great number of people from their summer va cations Already there are indications that new life is being put into business here. Men returning from summer re- sorts in good physical condition are be- ginning to make things hum. At the cafeteria in the Young Mems Christian association building business is increasing wonderfully. and this is due in part, feel quite sure, to the return of the crowds from the summer resorts, as Well as the return of prosperity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
American Ambassadors

The conduct of American ambassa- dors in Europe since the war began has earned for them the unstinted praise of their countrymen at home and the respect of the belligerents abroad In London, in Paris, in Berlin and in other European capitals the American representatives have worked unceasingly to alleviate suffering, to assist their troubled countrymen who were caught in Europe by the war and to straighten out countless complica- tions which it created. Not only have their own responsibilities greatly in- creased, but in many instances they have also taken over the duties of other diplomats forced to leave their posts.
 Ambassador Morgenthau has found his post at Constantinople no sinecure. One of the latest and most striking achievements credited to Ambassador Morgenthau was the saving of two thousand people who had been virtu- ally condemned to death by the Turk ish war minister. fingered by reports that some undefended Turkish villages of the Gallipoli peninsula had been shelled by the allies warships, Enver Bey is said to have secretly ordered the Constantinople chief of police to arrest all English and French civil ians in Constantinople and transport them to the Dardanelles. It was planned to scatter them through de- serted Turkish villages and then warn the commander of the allied fleet that any further bombardment would re- suit in death to these French and Eng fish noncombatants.
 Learning what was about to be done Ambassador Morgenthau at once tele- phoned protest to the war minister.
  and children would be spared and finally persuaded the Turkish authori- ties to postpone action three days. MT. Morgenthau immediately cabled to ' France and England, but his messages went by way of Washington and no reply had been received at the em- bassy on the day before the Turks Uere to carry out their cruel design MT. Mongenthau again called Enver Bey over the telephone and was told that the war minister had not a single vacant moment until 4 o'clock, when he would attend council of ministers MT. Morgenthau replied that if he were not received by o'clock he would enter the council of ministers and insist on an audience. The war minister then capitulated and granted an audience at o'clock At the end of an hour the American ambassador had convinced him that he had acted hastily in ordering civilians to Gal lipoli.
 As compromise fifty civilians were sent to Gallipoli and placed in vii lage that had been under fire. The, remained there five days, expecting death at every moment, but on tn sixth day were allowed to return t Constantinople, at MT. Morgenthau' urgent plea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
HOTEL LOBRIES
The Fnir Music

T am glad that the State Fair asso- citation has given MT. Memoli the cor- tract for the music this year." said T Williams, the music dealer.
 There is no question as to the high artistic quality of Memoli's band Those who heard it in the park summer before last and last summer will testi- " to It's excellence, and all things be- ing equal a home band should always be employed for the fair understand that the band will be augmented for this occasion; that 1t will be as large as those heard in previous years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

the chairmen of the Senate and House committees on military and naval affairs to meet him in confer ence for the purpose of agreeing, if possible, upon a definite national de- fense programme to be laid before Congress.
 A few weeks ago when there seemed a possibility of the United States being drawn into the European war, a strong sentiment rapidly developed in favor of large increase in both the army and the navy. But now that the war talk" has subsided public interest in the national defense has waned.
 If the end of the war should be in sight when Congress convenes the ad- ministration might find difficulty in getting favorable consideration of any measure involving largely increased expenditures for either army or navy. The public would have become apathe- tic, and as Chairman Hay of the House military committee has already ex pressed himself in opposition to larger army than we now have, in difference on the part of the public would simply strengthen him in his present attitude.
 But regardless of any immediate necessity of increasing the regular es- tablishment, it can be clearly demon strated that it would be economy in the end for the United States to inn prove in very substantial way, its military defense; and that would mean an increase in the army; not a great increase perhaps, but sufficient to make effective any comprehensive scheme of preparedness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
REMEMBER

By Christina G. Rossetti Remember me when I am gone away. Gone far away into the silent land; \ When you can no more hold me by ths
 hand
 Nor half turn to go, yet turning stay . Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you
 plann q. = Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray. Yet if you should forget me for awhile And afterward remember, do not grieve: For If the darkness and corruption
 leave
 had,
 Better by far you should forget and smIl1 That than you should remember and D1
 sad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
Hears Little Extrn Session Talk

Two or three weeks ago it looked as If Congress might be called in extra ordinary session to deal with inter- national affairs, but one hears little ex- tra session talk now" said E. R. New land of Washington, D. c.
 ''The business interests throughout the country hope there will be no OK tra session, but citizens of the national capital cannot have two much of Con gress. We would be glad to see the lawmakers always with us. Nothing eDlivens Washington like Congress. As for war talk I never did think there was any probability of our getting into scrap with Germany"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

The trading stamp has been used by years, particularly In stores patronized by the middle and lower classes, says writer in the National Magazine. A pur- chase of merchandise amounting to 100 marks is represented by each hook of stamps and premiums are given In return for the books. Valuable articles are given for five or ten books. Each book is also numbered and the holder Is entitled to a chance In a rawing which takes place at regular intervals. piano or some other article of value is won by the lucky number. Trading stamps have been used in France for 25 years and here, as in Ger many, they are issued by the second and third class stores. There are only a few use trading stamps and this form of re- bate is so popular, among the merchants as we'll as the customers, that there is little likelihood of it's ever being abol- ished. It Is regarded as essential in cer- tain classes of French trade and no one seems to think the practice of giving trading stamps harmful In England, Ire land, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand and other British possessions trading stamps and coupons have been used for 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

From the Louisville Herald.
 The Kaiser Is about to present Po- land to tho Poles. We hope he will do 1t informally and without any scrap of paper" And. by the way. there is our old friend William of Wied. out Of job. He knows better how to get in and get out than any prince ling of them all. Hall, Pan William. He's the man for Poland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
UNHAPPY REMINDER.

UNHAPPY REMINDER, Here are some cold biscuits and a slice of ham. have nothing else cooked Thanks mum. You're kind-hearted lady Kin I set here on de steps an eat?" "Oh, yes"
 An one more favor, mum. before you go. Dere's somebody playin' de phonyy graft inside. Would you mind tellin' 'em to stop till I finishes me lunch? Cab arets ruined me an eatin to ragtime re- minds me of de past"
 REMARKABLE WOMAN
 He went his way serenely
 And showed no trace of care
 His wife, it seems, was never
 Without a thing to wear"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
STRICTLY BUSINESS.
s.s..s.s.ss...ss..s.ss...s..s..~

oIHItIIY BUSINESS. Don't you know it's wasting time to consult a fortune-teller Perhaps so. but there was something I wanted to find out"
 And of course she told you?p
 Yes She said if I would call around tomorrow she'd have the rent ready"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
MIST HE LARGER

From the Dallas News
 It appears from this distance that Mississippi will have to enlarge her hall of fame. Th4o Bilbo has been elected governor, dontingency not ex- pected when the hall was built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Most of the war news may be 'colored. but the camera tells story that Is f2 the most part true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

A FOOLISH FAD. Rare sights are seen Along the beaches, The fats and leans" And stunning peaches. But curses on
 The husky brute With September Morn" On his bathing suit,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord, thank Thee this day for food, for clothes, for shelter. I thank Thee for work and the strength to do 1t. I thank Thee for the right use of my faculties. I thank Thee for the chance to he honest and faithful and true. | thank Thee for the hope of another life. I thank Thee for my God. Amen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

It has been suggested that England might give America Bernard Shaw in ex- change for Henry James. Still, that wouldn't be quite fair to America
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
THE EDITORIAL WORM ROLLS OVER

From the Halstead Independent Some low, dirty skunk who does
 not deserve to be called human being cut the wire surrounding the orchard
 at the home of the editor in order to facilitate his egress from the $rchard In his raids on the fruit trees. A shotgun reception awaits him when
 least expected If the act of vandalism Is repeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

The hotel business in Switzerland Is not what it used to be. Neither is the guide business in sunny Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Montgomery Advertiser: We are for the uplift but lot of time. money and railroad energy are wasted in holding the annual conference of the International Purity society. The title of the company comprehends too much territory in the light of its capacity. Another organiza- tion whose existence does not enthuse us is the single standard eugenic move ment. Each of these organizations re- gently held a meeting in San Francisco. The good old Christian faith will check any evil under the sun. It Is more ef fective than formal resolutions adopted in convention assembled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

The fact that President Wilson is the thinnest President we have had in some time doesn't necessarily mean that he is easy to see through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

A modern soldier, wearing a steel hel met, gas mask and bullet-proof shield, Is a fearsome looking object
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

A dog catcher in New York state has re- signed because he can no longer fool the dogs. In certain highly specialized work one soon outlives his usefulness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

The promise of Greater Poland" does not soothe the Poles to any extent, be- cause it will not be ruled by Polish King
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Joe Cooper, the automobile racer killed at Des Moines, had been professional driver only one year. It didn't take him long to meet his finish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Petrograd might as we'll own up that Russia has been badly beaten and start all over again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

When it comes to temperament some baseball players are in the same class with prima donnas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
PREMATURE.

The chadbys have little son,
 They haven't named him yet, you know Although they have decided on
 The college to which he shall go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
TYPICAL.

"who is that fellow so loudly advocat- ing national preparedness?'
 That's Dolblay. He never has an um- brella when 1t rains"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

It Is announced that John Drew will rest this year. He will be sadly missed from the stage drawing room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Romeo loved his Juliet, eugenlcs or no eugenics,'' says pr. c. F. Ballard of Me- braska. Still, that doesn't prove any thing one way or the other about eugenics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Grand Duke Nicholas is a master of the sort of strategy that consists in keeping out of the other fellows reach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Decaturs Daily: Let's amend that slog- an to make it read: Alabama must feed herself-and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
ANOTHER JOB FOR WILLIAM

The Illinois crop of presidential booms
 Is a record breaker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Anniston Evening Star: We also believe in swattlng the fellow who wants to talk about the war when you are doing your durndest to catch the mails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Johnny Evers. of baseball fame, dis likes being called a "roughneck" and de- nies that he ever had his hands on an umpire. It's strange how such stories get abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Winston Herald: Franklin county will soon have a bond issue election for im- proving the highways. Winston should have some more good roads even if she has to bond the county to the limit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
AN EXCEPTION.

AN EXCEPTION. Show me a woman who .sn't always thinking of something to put on her back" said Gidlay.
 If my wife were here I'd point her out to you.'' replied Chubson. ''Ha!' She's been begging me for six weeks to buy her pearl necklace?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

The longer Europe fights, the more con- placently Japan views the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
A RARE CASE.

mere are exceptions to all rules.u
 hao striking illustration of that fact offered me only yesterday" How sop
 I travelled with an actor two hours be- fore he told me what his profession was"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
ALABAMA PRESS

Gadsden Evening Journal: Cheer up, lit- tie girl. If you cannot be President, you may be movie star and draw bigger salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11
GONE FOR GOOD.

GONE FOR GOOD. Six months ago I lent you s1o. don't suppose I'll ever see it again." T know Just how you feel I don't suppose I'll ever see it again. either"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-11

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala- rostofflce as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 3. ls.9.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-13
HERNANDEZ thrust II INTO ms pocKer.

Hernandez thrust II INTO MS pocket.
"Senor," he said, opening the door
and giving vent to low whistle, Il
shall be glad to throw in something
else with the oil stoves for Panama"
Two figures appeared in the door
way-entered the room.
The insurrecto gazed at one of them
in amazement. Then he turned to
Hernandez.
What will you throw in?" he Quer-
led.
Hernandez placed one hand upon
his breast and waved the other at his
two companions. My own services
and that of my good friend, Ponto-
and this beast. We are fighters, senior.
We would take pot luck with you. -
The insurrectos eyes cleaned. DE
lighted, senor," he returned.
Hernandez didn't mention that he
had other motives than just to help
Half an hour later the last rife
case-the last chest of ammunition
had been safely slowed away in the
bottom of the last small boat. TheI
Hernandez, his companions and thu
insurrecto leader dropped into
launch and sped away.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-13
CHAPTER xxxIII.
Among the Missing.


Annette sank back, gasping with
the smoke The situation, to her.
seemed hopeless Inside. the ammunl-
ton was slowly giving out Without,
the house was surrounded on all sides
by nsurrectos. She crept to the
planters side.
I've fired my last shot" she said.
Can 7 have more?" She got 1t, but
stin fingered DO you think you can
hold the ulace?" she uueried.
The planter smiled and shrugged
his shoulders The insurrectos-
what are they?" he exclaimed. Moth
ing" He peered through his loophoie.
"Eye-yah. cried the planter. who Is
the stranger there?"
Annette followed the direction OF his
finger. She shrank back.
"Scar-face," she cried in despair.
HE knows how to load" said the
planter, shaking his head soberly. "but
at any rate we can hold out-until the
Americanos come.
IF our messenger got through" fai-
tered Annette.
Their messenger did get through.
A quarter of an hour before black
had penetrated TO the camp OF the
marines and had given the alarm-ano
the whole camp had started OF on the
/ double quick
| /"Boys!" shouted Neal, pressing tt
the fore. American women-don't for
get-come on"
In an upper room in the planter
house Mrs. Hardin shrank back IN
corner with fear Bullets were rld
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Continued from Page Six)

lnez noouer to the agent q bit
CURLY.
"You bring news?" said Hernandez.
Good news" said Inez. Il have
dispatched a letter to the fathers of
the Santa Maria mission in lower Cali
fornia"
"You have been discreet, trust,
said Hernandez.
II have been more than that" re-
turned Inez. '"The governor OF Mar
Unique himself has identified my pho
tograph as the heiress of Lost isle
Hernandez was plainly puzzled.
'Who induced him to put his name
to place his seal upon this photo
graph" he inquired.
Annette Ilington and +" she be-
gan.
Hernandez started back. Annette
Ilington and you," he faltered.
"Oh, forgot" said Inez. Il have
been getting messages from you, but
l could get none to YOU She still lives,
| this Annette Ilington."
| Incredible" exclaimed Hernandez.
| And what of her companion-what OF
this sailor boy?'
| HE lives, too," said Inez. HE will
be a gunner or gunner's mate on
the cruiser Albany" she said.
Good" exclaimed Hernandez. "Ther
he returns to the United States"
Inez shook her head. Returns
not" she answered THE cruiser Al
bany comes to him-comes here"
The insurrecto agent stepped bacl
a pace. Come here" he said. HI
glanced at Hernandez significantly
"Senor," he added, I'VE have no tim
to lose'
I'VE shall lose no time" said Hell
| nandez. Leave that to me- HI
turned to Inez. What of this cir
Annette?" he queried Has she give
up the chaser"
Inez shook her head. THE day afte
tomorrow, she returned, we sail 70
the Panama canal
Two days later the Rio Grande lei
port for the Panama canal. When sh
was fairly out of sight another an
quite a different looking vessel hoV
into view and entered port.
This latter vessel was the cruise
Albany, seeking for something tn;
: she had not found-as yet. That da
Chief Petty Officer Neal Hardin toe
his station on her as chief gunner
mate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-13
Equine luxurics.

Shower baths have been provided
for horses in certain OF the larger
cities through the kindness OF the HUI.
name societies, remarks an exchange.
Arrangements have been made with
the municipal fire departments by
which the societies are allowed to tap
the fire plugs and attach hose and
spray, so that teamsters and others
may give their steeds a bath by merely
hating for moment and turning on
the spray. Water for drinking pur
poses may also be drawn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-13
Knew Her Name.

had occasion TO pass little boy
a GOOD many times one afternoon. He
was sitting on the steps and although
we we're strangers each time passed
he greeted with me with, Hello, and
| responded likewise Finally the last
time ! passed by he said. Il know
what your name is" and upon in
uuiring what, h. said Mrs. Going
Back and Forth "-l1xchange,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-13
peonliarity Of l1nshands

Whoever said all men rlay not be
alike but all hui hand are. knew gSod
deal about husbands. iloratio is
husband. Mine. One OF his pccnliari-
ties is to ask me, if do anything
little unusual. what on earth did n
for. in a tone | have noticed in other
husbands: and when he uses that tone
| never tell him. A woman doesn !
always know why she does things
does not always have time to think in
advance. She only knows she must
do them, and thinks afterward.-From
"Horatio" by Kate Langley Bosher In
Harper's Magazine.