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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
QUOTING AN OLD MAXIM

From the Rochester Democrat and
 Chronicle.
 Sooner or later it was certain that some irreverent newspaper would quote the an cient and moldy maxim that a fool of mature age excels in folly, or words to that effect, and intimate that President Wilson had reached mature age The Germania Herald, of Milwaukee, which
 omits no opportunity to criticize the
 President in his attitude in the matter of
 the Lusitania and the Arabic sheds croc- odile tears over the fact that the Presi- dents approaching marriage brings the proverb to mind. The age of the Ger
 mania Herald is not readily recalled, but it has apparently advanced we'll within the confines of senilty in it's desire to in- ject offensive personalities into it's ex. ploitation of the pro-German propaganda in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
HIGHER EDUCATION
om Case and Comment.

From Case and Comment.
 A woman from the pineland belt, who
 had seen a railroad only once, and who
 had ridden in to Atlanta's Decatur street on her husbands wagon, was arrested for talking back to an officer of the law. "She jabbered steadily for half hour, when I told her she must not stand so long, squarely in the middle of the street." explained the officer who had made the arrest. q couldn't even get a word in edgewise. It was the most aw- full gab l ever heard.' Turning to the prisoner the judge said: What have you to say for yourself,
 madam?" Couldn't hep it. jedge," responded
 the offender. tried fo' ter shet up, but tn officer looked so much like my hus- ban l jes' couldn't find tn heart t stopi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
Bethlehem Steel.

"In connection with the transaction in- volving the purchase of the Pennsylvania Steel company by the Bethlehem Steel corporation, all that remains to complete the deal is the official stamp of the Reading company" says the Wall Street Journal of Monday. "A meeting of the Reading company will be held this week. after which Mir. Schwab will be notified that his terms have been accepted
 There will be no merger, Bethlehem Steel simply acting as a holding com pany. The transaction will not neces- sitate any change in the stock capitalza- ton of Bethlehem Steel.
 There will be no change in the con- struction plans of the Bethlehem Steel corporation, as mapped out. The cor poration will go on with its new construc- tion work, which may involve an outlay of something like s25,OOO,0 900 over the next two or three years. As has been stated from time to time, it is MT. Schwabs in- tention to enter more extensively into the manufacture of commercial steel.
 The acquisition is particularly impor- tant from the standpoint of raw supplies particularly iron ore. Pennsylvania Steel has larger deposits of iron ore than any
 independent corporation in existence It is a very high grade ore and it's chrome nickel content makes it particularly valu- able to Bethlehem Steel. A mixture O. the Chilean, Cuban and other ores of the Bethlehem Steel corporation will result in great economies and prove very valuable in the manufacture of high grades of steel.
 The Bethlehem Steel corporation and the Pennsylvania Steel corporation are not competitors in the sense that word implies While both companies manu- fracture steel rails the Pennsylvania has q big market in the south not touched by the Bethlehem company
 "The acquisition of the Pennsylvania Steel company makes Bethlehem Steel corporation by far the largest independent steel company in the United States, being second only to the United States Stee corporation. As matter of fact in gross volume of business. Bethlehem Steel. in. dependent of Pennsylvania Steel has lead all other companies except United States Steel
 MT. Schwab was not the aggressor in the transaction. The proposition to ac- qnirc majority of the stock was pre- scented to him by the Pennsylvania Rail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

tions. The British declare that they have found an effective way to cope with the submarine peril and recent events-or the lack of then,--lave proved this to be Do idle boast The Kaiser could doubtless replace all the submarines as fast as they are iost, but when they are no longer effective, such policy would hardly be worth while.
 Granted that the British have pulled the teeth of the submarine, ]" they have failed palpably in combat ing Zeppelins. These monsters of the air continue to harass London with impunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

~ HARLES FROHMAN was only IA years old when he got his first - experience with the business of the theatre. The boy, whose sole ambi- tion was to be associated in some way with the playhouse, was employed in the circulation department of the New York Graphic. the first illustrated daily ever published. His two elder brothers, Gus tave and Daniel, had become connected with Callender's "Originai Georgia Min stfels," still dear to the memory of the atregoers of 40 years ago. Charles in terest in their work was boundless, for he had developed perhaps greater wish than the other boys for theatrical affairs in his fathers Broadway cigar store, which was a rendezvous for many of the noted dramatic personalities of the day. The little newsboy, for that is what he Was, constantly importuned his brothers to get him place with their show" Daniel. who with Isaac F. Marcrosson. has written most entertaining blog- raphy of the great manager tells the story of how they finally succeeded in doing this It is printed in the Cosmo- politan Magazine, where the serial pub lication of this notable life story has just been begun.
 Though his fingers were in the news papers his heart yearned for the the atre. This ambition was heightened by the fact that his brother Daniel having needed the lure of Gustave. joined the Calender Minstres as advance agent. while Gustave remained back with, the show Slowly but surely the theatre was annexing the Frohman boys. and in the summer of 1874 Charles was drawn into it's charmed circle, and in picturesque fashion.
 panies and other theatrical combinations to rent theatres outright during the dull summer months. The playhouses were glad to get the rental, and the organiza tions could remain intact during what would otherwise be period of disorgan- ization and loss. Gustave. therefore. took Hooley's theatre in Brooklyn and on d memorable morning in July, Charles was electrified to receive the following letter from him:
 "'You can begin your theatrical career in the box office of Hooley's s theatre in Brooklyn. Take a ferry and look at the theatre. Hooley is going to rent 1t to us for the summer Your work will begin as ticket-seller You will have to sell 25. 50 and 75-cent tickets, and they will all be hard tick cts. that Is. no reserved seats. Get some pasteboard slips a pack of cards and practice handling them. Your success will lie in the swiftness with which you can ;hand them out With these. rehear-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
HOTEL LOBRIES
A Texas yiistor

the Texas Oil company, formerly of Bir- Tngham, where he filled the position of treasurer and manager of the Republic Iron and Steel company's Alabama branch. was registered at the Tutwler yesterday. He was on his way from Houston to New York
 The whole country is prosperous oncs more" said Mir. Green. Texas is, oi course, benefited by the higher prices oi cotton but owing to the very short cror Individuals here and there will suffer a loss.
 "I am glad to see Birmingham going ahead rapidly. One is reminded of the great prosperity that prevailed here ir 1906'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
Talks of Prosperous Times.

"These are prosperous times we are having" said Laurens Block of the Pa risian store.
 My business during the 10 days of the fair was the best I ever had in a similar period. Our out-of-town friends looked exceptionally prosperous, and their liberal shopping gave ample proof of their thrift
 Prosperity will prevail here all winter and I believe all next year.
 'I have seldom known business in the retail district fourishing as 1t is now, and it will be getting better and better right along"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
Opposition Will Develop.

The administration army and navy but l find that considerable opposition is developing, and if President Wilson in duces Congress to do anything worth while the plans will have to be modified and the proposed appropriations scaled down." said Thomas M. Raines of Chi cago.
 '1 am inclined to think that a majority of thoughtful Americans are in favor of strengthening the national defense, but doubt if they will approve of as large an army as Secretary Garrison urges"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
Musical America.

The last issue of Musical America was a splendid publication. It was styled the special fall number and contained PIP pages, nearly every page being illus trated The musical activities of the prin- cipal cities of this country were in terestingy set forth.
 The Birmingham page, contributed by Mrs. Oliver ChalifouX, is full of local news of the musical circle, and among the Snap Shot illustrations are Miss Mallom, Mrs. R. F. Frazier, Rienzi Thomas, Robert Lawrence and Philip Me- mOli
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
 IN SUNNY SPAIN

From the New YOrk TeIeSram.
 In Spain it is notorious that on the eve of bull fight cases of petty larceny are tripled, uuadrupled or quintupled in ordei that penniless "sportsmen" may find the wherewithal to witness a game which demands, besides the daring of a few brave men, the death of half dozen
 pampercd bulls the slaughter or nlu- tilation of dozen horses. and the pres ehcc and plaudits of thousands of men women and little children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

road company Mr. Schwab considered it and then named the terms at which he would take over control The result was that the price asked by the ma jority holders was scaled down.
 With Pennsylvania, Bethlehem will have a combined pig iron production of 2,0oO,000 or more tons annually, and enor- nous iron ore holdings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
AuNr EMMy,s CODE

From the New York Times.
 The old black cook of a southern family was mortified to find that one of the young negroes, employed as a helper in the kitchen, had been caught stealing.
 'I don't believe in stealth" said Aunt Emmy. "I don't never take nothin,- 'cept it's somethin' to eat--or some thin to wear--or somethin' what thinks the missus don't want-or some thin de ole boss is got too blind to missr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

The Ford Motor Car company has an- nounced the discovery of new process for refining iron ore by one heat into both pure gray iron and malieable iron
 Henry Ford stated that he would give his secret to the world free from all roy alties. It is predicted that the new dis covery will be of tremendous importance to the iron and steel industry of the United States, in addition to saving the Ford company something like S, 50OOoO a year Experiments have been going on ill
 pig steel plant of Detroit, which had
 been communicated, together with its working force, so that there would be no
 interference with the output of the Ford factories From the time the crude orc enters the furnace until it is turned out
 in milled products it will not be allowed to cool. This one process will do all that has heretofore been accomplished by two or more processes. Charles A. Brownell, an official of the Ford company, in de- i, SNAiSiiiS thc ileW pIOteSS, Sdlus HC clements, while still in molten state, are changed and refined and finally finished and poured direct into molds for gray iron or malleable castings as the case may be. This has worked out to an actual fact and work produced. What
 seemed to be an impossiblity has been ac- complished. This new process not only effects great economy in the cost of manufacturing, but also produces gray and malleable iron of much greater strength and durability. With the Ford Motor company's use of at least TOO tons of this metal q day one can readily real
 ize the vast saving that will be secured. This discovery will prove of tremendous | importance not only in the motor car in dustry but in all lines of manufacture where these metals are used.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

BEGINNING THE DtN-O cod, ncip me to demand far myself no spr- t,aI priViirgc. Take awny from me even thc secret desire for it. Ma! accept lie share and share alike win ali the world. Give me to kno" bnt one King, 5gt SO count myself no net .cr than any osI.rr. For Uhrists sake. Amea.--H. NJ. l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

A German count arrested in New York scribed as social favorite. That seems pretty well established by the mum Der of his wives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

The patriotic American can already see the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States guarded by two mighty fleets, neither containing a single vessel that could be called a tub"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
Industrial Progress

My city is in fine shape from an in- dustrial point of view, and the same cal be said of Birmingham" remarked T. II. of the Casey-Hedges company, boiler makers Nearly all the industries in Chattanooga are being operated at full capacity. The south has certainly en- tered upon d new era of prosperity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
RISKY
From the Houston Post.

From the Houston Post.
 Missouri farmer is being sued fo. sao.Ooo heart balm by Kansas City typist A country boy swathed in yellowbacks will always be wise not to trihe with the affections of town girl vho needs the money for new fall suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
ALABAMA PRESS

Anniston Star: Wilson can't make tho republicans pay his campaign expenses, but they have to chip in on the wedding
 Pine Belt News: Even the friends oi the ''hand picked" majority faction of the Alabama legislature are handing em few bouquets.
 Gadsden Journal: One railroad operat. ing in Alabama, the Central of Georgia IS putting on more trains. Another sure sign of prosperity.
 Tuscaloosa News: The Bulgars are apt students of the German "kuitur." Bul- garia has issued statement saying that she is at war with Servia because the Servians attacked her forces
 Wilcox Progressive Era: Alabama has made better progress. say experts, than any other state in the fight against the boil weevil. It is due to the constant az itation and the lessons learned from tha experience of others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

The film face" shown on the screen is usually pleasing-beauty being reauisite q of the movies, but the film face" of the devoted spectator is apt to be far other wise and characterized by squint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

The submarine has not been discounted by naval experts. It has merely beeil assigned to it's proper place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
RAPID PROGRESS,
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RAPID PROGRESS. T understand you have a new hostler from England" Yes. I'm giving him few lessons in hanging on to his 'aitches'" What's the first lesson?" ''He repeats after me. Harry Hastings had a hotel in Hob boken''' ''How's he getting along?' . Fine. He can say that sentence now and only drop two out of the five 'aitches ''
 NOT WANTED. Buy this set of books and your suc- cess in life is assured.' said the per. suasive agent.
 Hum! What is the title of the workr' asked the busy man. GA Compendium of Useful Knowl. cage"
 Anything in there about how to Cet rid of persistent callers?" "Why-er-no,'
 
 "Then I don't want it. Good day. Watch your step"
 KEEPING THEM BUSY. What do you think of the reform movement in this town?" asked the visi- tor.
 Well. I don't see that it is doing any good, so far as the morals of the com- mInity are concerned" answered the citizen, but it's a great help in one way"
 Flows that? Tt keeps lot of people up to their eyes in work and cheerfully enthusiastic who would otherwise be fretting for something to do."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

Something like stability of government is at last in sight for Mexico, but even the most optimistic observers do not be- leve that it will have a reinforced con crete foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

The Germans rejoice at the resignation of Dclcasse, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are any nearer to Paris than they were before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

The hanging of negro murderer at holiday This was in Illinois, remember, and not in Georgia, Alabama or Misss- sippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

A courtroom full of indicted milionaires facing trial for footing a railroad is a sight to hearten the pessimstic brother who thinks the rich can break the law with mpunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

Certain presidential boomlets are show ing signs of mortality and a hurry call for pulmotors has been sent out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

The poor Londoner who called on the Kaiser to face him at the judgment seat of God for the death of his son by a Zeppelin bomb forgets that the Kaiser will have great many matters to attend to on judgment day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

The feminine part of the country's popu- lation has been pacfied by the publica- tion of the intimate details of Mrs. Galts rousseau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

Birmingham is no sooner done with one political campaign than another begins, thus proving the truth Of the old adage that there is no rest for the weary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

Equipped with gas mask respirator, steel helmet and other safety devices, the modern soldier is a fearsome sight, but the scarcity of mirrors at the front pre- vents him from being afraid of himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

general shake-up in the cabinets of Europe may give the peace dove chance to light on embattled soil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

Unlike it's Teutonic counterpart, tn: suffrage drive shows signs of getting somewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
By my cisristendon,

<o were out oi prison, and kept sheep I "e,sld he merr> as inc day is long.
 king John.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20
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ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
AUTUMN.

AUTUMN.
 Down in the valley,
 Up on the hill,
 The restless winds rally
 Unceasing and shrill
 Gray clouds are forming,
 Down comes the rain,
 Peting and storming-
 Fires blaze again.
 THE TEST. Pm prepared to make any sacrifice for you, dear" said the callow young man as he knelt at the feet of his adored one.
 Do you really mean that?" asked the girl, as she thoughtfully studied his feat ures.
 "Try me and see.'' 'Then, I will You have been making for two years, Algernon, and the result is-er-rather disappointing. Go to bar per- dear, and SacflHce that on tHe ditdt of love-
 NOT FIT TO HEAR. "Gadsden is not like some married men,"
 "No?s He doesn't tell his wife all the funny stories he hears" q hope not She appears to be a re- fined little woman"
 A FINE DIGESTION He says he halls from the pie belt" Well what if he does?'' That isn't remarka ble, of course, but I tried to borrow couple of pepsin tab- lets from him and he said he never used them.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

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 European bureau, Henrietta street CoVent Garden. London.
 Eastern business office, Roor- 70 5O, inclusive, Tribune building New York city; western business oIlice' Tribune building, Chicago. The D. N' Beckwith Special Agency, agents ior eIsn advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

Remietances can be made at current rate uf exchange. The Age-heraid Wli' not be responsible for money sent through the mails. Address,
 THE AGE-HE ERALD,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-20

Entered at the Birmingham, Aia'' ,ostorfice as second class matter un- o.r act of Congress March 3, 1879.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16
BALTIC is CLEARED
OF GERMAN VESSELS
Thirty-seven Fully Loaded Have Or
ders to Remain I'm Swedish
Ports.

COPENHAGEN. oct British
submarines have now cleared the Bal
tic and the gulf of Bothnia entirely or
German commercial steamship service
Every German ship that was on its
way south from Swedish ports when
the action started has either been
sunk or forced 10 run ashore.
OF 80 German steamers carrying
metal and metal ore from Sweden to
Germany. 81 are now practically in
termed in Swedish ports, fully loaded.
and have orders to remain there for
the present The scheme apparently
is for German warships to attempt to
convoy them in group The Germans
lately have been gathering a biz num-
Der of warships in these waters.
If importation Of Swedish metal and
ore is stopped a dangerous situation
Will arise for the manufacture of Ger
man ammunition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16

Miss Carrie Witkowski. 912 Perkins
St. left today for Chicago to spend a
few days with relatives and friends.
Miss Josephine Blackjack, 2615 w.
Ford ST.. has gone TO spend several
days with relatives and friends at De-
troit and Toledo.
Miss Angela Szeszewsld has arrived
here from Chicago to spend a week
with Mr. and Mrs. Roman Milosiewicz,
1914 College ST.
John Opaczewski Of West Hammond
is spending a few days with friends.
Stanley Gruzlowski. who has been
here on business, left today for Chi
cago.
August Wisnlewski. Sample St, has
gone to spend several days with
friends at Chicago.
John Smolczynski has returned to
Toledo after a snort visit here.
Theodore Pawlinski of Chicago is
spending a few days with South Bend
friends.
Miss Josephine Ridder has arrived
here from Joliet for a short visit with
friends.
Leo Kankiel. Washington av, has
gone for an extended trip TO Detroit.
Matthew Swierski of Milwaukee,
who has been here on business, left to-
day for Detroit.
Joseph Sobkowski has returned to
East Chicago after a few days visit
with friends here.
Wojciech Doniewski has left for m
dianapolis after a short business visit
here
Joseph Kaczmarski has returned to
Gary after a few days visit here with
friends.
Andrek koZlOwski Of South Chicago
is in the city on business
The condition OF Frank Podelwitz,
126 s. Chestnut st, who has been
critically i'll, is now much improved.
Martin Halewlecki w. Sample ST,
has returned from a weeks visit with
friends at West hammond.
Paul Smuted, w. Washington av.,
returned today from Chicago where
he has been for the past two weeks
visiting with relatives.
Fred Gradynski of East Hammond
is in the city on business.
George ArbanoWicZ, who has been
here for a few days visiting with
friends, left today for Chicago
John Ignaszewski has returned to
Detroit aftel a short visit here.
Edward RObierzny. Michigan St, has
gone to spend a week with relatives in
Chicago.