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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
The Cotton situation

A prominent New York cotton brok- craze house in its Saturday review sass in part:
 Reports from the belt during the last 10 days or two weeks have shown such decided improvement that all ideas of low condition report have been abandoned and it is reasonable to expect, in view of this climatic turn for the better, that condition of around so per cent or above will be indicated. As pointed out in previous advices, however, June condition re- port is far from conclusive: In 1902 crop of 1O,76s,O0 bales was made on June condition of s1.5 per cent, while in '90S. on June condition of 95.1 per cent, the yield amounted to only 10,- 61e,o0o bales, the acreage in these two years being practically the same. AL though later on condition will become prominent factor. the serious con- sideration at this time is acreage and in this connection fertilizer consump- ton, which unQuestionably will have a material bearing on the final yield
 "A prominent authority of the south has recently made an interesting com pilation. He says that on general average 140 pounds of lint cotton are pi oduced per acre without the use of fertilizer Fertilizer. he claims, adds 50 per cent to production. This would mean, where fertilizer was used, e10 pounds to the acre, or an increase of 70 pounds. He contends that decrease of 40 per cent in the use of fertilizer Is indicated, which would mean re- cuction in the yield of IA per cent. and this as far as the final yield is con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
Legal Holidays In Alabama

Next Thursday, June 3, is the ami versary of the birthday of Jefferson Da- wis, and is a legal holiday in Alabama and several other southern states" re- marked an old citizen.
 Alabama has few more leca ho,i- days l believe, than most of the states We have one that no other sta.e has Thomas Jefferson's birthday anniversary
 T notice that the New York World AL manac, which is accepted as good author ity on everything, has Good Friday a legal holiday in Alabama That is a mis- take. Good Friday was at one time a legal holiday, but the legislature before the last-I think it was-dropped it out and substituted the Thomas Jefferson hol- iday. Good Friday is observed by all the ltursical church bodies and it should be restored to the list of legal holidays r Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
Night in Venice at East Lake

"l understand that next Thursday night is to be a brilliant one at East ake park" said Percy Clark.
 "'The features will include illunin ated barges in procession. gondolas and some 30 boats filled with lovely girls and gallant youths with continuous bonbardment of the heavens with rock cts and Roman candles Fred Monta- barro has prepared some beautiful set pieces The Tree of Liberty stars and wheels, Captain Seymour will make a 9o-foot dive. There will be music and "A Night in Venice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

to keep it from getting in the milk bucket or the milk mans eye. Bossy will be unable to switch flies, but the oretically, there will be no flies to switch. The fly traps will have taken care of them.
 "So much for the COW. The milker will be dressed in spotless white duck coat and trousers and white shirt soft collar-when he does his duty night and morning"
 Shades of Old Brindle and Bell!
 This is carrying things too far-for what joy can there be to the COW at milking time, if deprived of the privi- lege of energetically switching the milker's face. An old fashioned COW who used to see herself in the clear water of the brook from which she drank, would never know herself dressed in crisp white canvas coat!
 These newfangled notions are enough to make a COW of "the old schoop who has any spirit, raise her manicured foot and kick over the milk ing machinel
 And glancing over the description of the matty costume of Bossy's valet-doesn't it sound like the uni form of West Point cadet on dress parade?
 Surely the farm is no place on which to seek the old fashioned, simple life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
At inc Newspaper Club

The Birmingham Newspaper club is q great place in which to spend an en- joyable evening" remarked pr. Howell T. Hefiin
 Indeed, I know of no better place to take friend in order to show him a good time. It is true that life at this club might be considered by some peo- pie as rather luxurious; but everyone likes a touch of the high life now and then. This recalls a remark made by my friend Bob Jelks the other night l had persuaded him to accompany me as my guest at a supper at the cafe on the roof of the Jefferson county building. MT. Jeiks by the way, Is a brother of ex-Governor Jelks and is one of Birmingham highly respected citi- zens. It seems, however that this was his first visit to the club, and he was somewhat taken aback at the prospect of the trip to the height of the 25-story building; for when he had reached the summit of the building and stood gazing from the tiled platform at the brilliant ly lighted streets which spread out be- low he said, the high life of BirminS- ham makes me dizzy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
REBUKED

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
 He was deeply in love with his wife but awfully careless about money mat ters. He started away on long busi- ness trip leaving her short of money and promised to send her a check which he forgot to do. The rent came due and she telegraphed.
 Dead broke. Landlord irsistent Wire me money"
 Her husband answered:
 2. Am short myself. Will send check in few days. thousand kisses"
 Exasperated, his wife replied:
 Never mind money. I gave landlord one of the kisses. He was more than satisfied"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
THE NEIGHBoRLY WAY.

THE NEIGHBORLY WAY. 'I understand you have moved into a fashionable neighborhood." ''Yes.'' replied the self-made man. Tt was my wife's wish I was conterted where we were" How do you find it?" T don't suppose fashionable people do such things, but I've been dying for somebody to come over to our house and borrow cup of sugar. or a monkey wrench or any little thing that might but us on more friendly footing"
 A REAL SURPRISE I was much impressed by Professor Diggers' discourse on Egyptology.' What seemed to strike you most forci. bly?"
 The fact that I expected to fall asleep and didn't.''
 NOT A BAD IDEA.
 Midst wars alarms
 We still keep cool
 And pin our faith
 To the golden rule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
GADsDEN TO BENEFIT

From the Gadsden Times-News.
 The erection of shipbuilding plants at Mobile means that Gadsden steel and iron will find another home market. Today we can furnish sufficient raw steel to keep a large plant going and more nails, bars. rods and wire than dozen could use. There ia no question that great ship plant at Mobile will be of immense ad- vantage to both Gadsden and Birming- ham, Mobile is to be congratulated. We always thought that city should be the largest and most important In the youth. It certainly is headed that way now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
A HARD BARGAIN.

My dear, said Mir. Jagson, T wish vou could have a more detached intorss, l., hats"
 What do you mean?" asked Mrs To. son.
 Why wish you could enjoy looking at nat Tn milliner's window without de- siring to possess it.''
 Wel'' answered Mrs. Jagson. sharnIv when you reach the point where you ca n enJoy reading the labels on bottles with out any desire to sample their conto,t. I'll change my attitude toward hats,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

From the New York World. The P. S. c. just sat and sat, and sat un-
 til, surprised,
 It suddenly determined to have sitting
 standardized. Bunk Ballads TTE public service commission yes-
 terday settled the most important A question that ever had come before it. It gave an official meaning to the long used term "A seat for every pas- senger." Hereafter no one need go into the surface cars without knowing exactly what this means. It means F and 7s-1lO inches.
 Under the official resolution a stout pas senger going south and a thin passenger going north are, by the law of average, if not by the laws of anatomy, entitled to similar space on car seats. provided there is any space at all. And if there isn't any space, measurements should be taken to see whether it is the stout lady with a bundle or the cross-legged man with the package who is taking up too much room
 It's all down in black and white--in the commission files. It reads thus:
 Resolved, That the standard seating space for each passenger to pc allowed on longitudinal seats in all street sur face cars is hereby determined 60 be r and 7S-1O0 running inches, and that the seating capacity of said cars shall be computed upon the basis of such deterni,- nation.'
 Now, then, MT. Complaining Strap hanger, perhaps the reason you have not had a seat in months is that you are not up to standard-or down to standard. Perhaps the displacement is greater than it should be, and that is the reason you cannot entrain for a trip to Harlem. The P. s. c. has taken d lot of ,rouble on your account. And the altetcations-- WOW,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE AGED MoNoLoG1sr-

And still he strives the crowd to please With ancient jest and time-worn wheeze. And now and then a bit of song To help his modest turn" along.
 Upon his face a feeting smile. Although he's wondering the while If when he next comes to pause There'l be faint ripples of applause, Or that dead silence, tense and ehill. Which dulis the brain and numbs the will And makes his poor. half-hearted quips Fall drearily from twitching lips
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

England would doubtless be better ciffe could settle their differences ac- cording to Marquis of Queensbury rules
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Thorpe, the famous Indian athlete. has been unable to master the palefa ce game of baseball and has been rele- oily, he was not born with a "batting eve"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
STRICTLY BUSINESS.

"Ah, my friend,' said the pedant '.Go- ing out for a little piscatorial recreation?"
 Nope" answered the person addressed I'm goin' after my breakfast. There ain't no recreation in that fur me an there certainly ain't goin' to be none fur the fish I hope to ketch."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Perhaps Bulgaria is also waiting for the psychological moment by which is meant the moment when she Is of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
USED TO IT.

understand your friend Boffeds is al creature of fixed habits"
 That's true. Boffeds has been a com muter for 20 years and if he fails to hang on his favorite strap going home ill the evening 1t frets him so that he has no appetite for dinner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
AT EvENTIDE

By Herbert Trench. She comes not when noon Is on thu
 roses
 Too bright is day; She comes not to the sail till 1t repose. From work and play. But when night is on the hills and thu
 great voices { Roll in from sea- By starlight and by candelisht and dreamlight,
 She calls to me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

"Mellish comet Is broken up-reason u.:hnown," announce astronomers May be it felt hurt because the world is too intent upon its own troubles to pay proper attention to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

If Charles Becker decides to peach at the last moment, the best he can hope for is life imprisonment. Stili, Sing Sing offers many advanta ges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

The familiar line on theatre pro- grammes,e Charles Frohman presents -" will continue to appear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
BEGINNING THE D.

BEGINNING THE DAY-My Father, | need wisdom today. More md more 1 feel that l know not. A hundred voices call, hundred paths invite. Which shall choose nmid so mnnyf How shall I know the bests How shall l make my time and my strength weigh the most. 0 God, I come to Thee; guide me. For Christ's sake. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

The European brand of diplomacy has proved such a failure here of late that say ing what one thinks may come into favor among nations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

The report that Vice President Mar shall refused to drink grape juice was probably started for the base pur- pose of discrediting Secretary Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Denver high society has abandoned pink teas for beefsteak fries. Enter talnment seems to be becoming more extravagant all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
JUST A SUGGESTION.

The number of British battleships with awe-inspiring names that have been saur to the bottom affords food for thought. Perhaps if they had been named "G,adys." Evening Breeze or something else eoual- ly soft, they might have had a better chance of staying on the surface
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

The newspapers applaud an Ohio hen that matched nine chicks from 10 eggs. A hen like that should have a fine contempt for an incubator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

It has been asserted that American money is not artistic. Yet there are times when filthy, crumpled dollar bill seems beautiful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

If the Germans really torpedoed the Nebraskan they showed how little they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Americans were the pioneers in buitd- ing submarines and aeroplanes, but they have dropped behind other nations in developing these useful craft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

T. R. says women are as fit to vote as men, but as peace propagandists hc seems to think they have their fail ings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
A ROUGH ROUTE.

Did you find out what the steamship fare is?''
 Yes; ss4 so."
 Meals thrown in. of course?p Yes, but not guaranteed to eta. ,.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

The Pere Marquette railroad will be sold at auction to satisfy debts amount ing to $SS000, ,O00. Don't everybody bit at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

The cry of western farmers for har- vest hands does not awaken the least sympathy in the heart of the speedins hobo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Boss Barnes will have to be given credit for not openly questioning tie mental calibre of Syracuse jurymen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Reports from Germany confirm the adoption of Shak espeare by the Teu- tons. who claim him by right of dis covery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
SAFE ENOUGH.

SAFE ENOUGH. When Noah sailed upon the Ark He had a pleasant time, I ween. Nor feared his boat would be the mark For any German submarine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Alton, Ill.,. has prohibited Kelly pool. That's a fine town in winch to culti- vAtc a stiff backbone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
JUDGE GARY ON UNEMPLOYMENT


 ,vrDGE GARY ON UNEMPLOYMENT Ebert H. Gary in Harper's Magazine for
 June.
 General unemployment is deplorable, not only because of the great suffering 1t produces-and this phase cannot be too eften or too strongly emphasized-but also because enforced idleness impairs the productive capacity of a nation and de- pletes the general wealth. It is obvious to me. as l believe it must be to every practical thinker, that it is far better to carry men and women on the pay roll than, on the relief roll It is the highest advan- tage of society that its working forces shall be utilized as completely as possible. No inefficiency could be greater than to leave honest and competent labor sub ject to the humiliation of charitable relief. Moreover, such members of a community as are not self-supporting-whe through their own fault or otherwise must be supported by the public, and such support of the nonproductive individual is pure waste.
 When suffering by reason of nonemploy- ment appears, there seems to be feeling on the part of the unemployed that the city or other governmental administra- ton is not only obligated to furnish, but is possessed of the means of properly and adequately furnishing relief, and com plaints are made if there is any delay or failure in this respect. But it must be realized that government officials cannot kAn ordinary course of public business, or fur nish pecuniary relief, for the obvious req son that no provisions have been estab- lished by law for these purposes. The problem of unemployment is essentially one of business and of business manage ment, and must be met by business states manship through the normal channels of business and economic organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
WAR ECHOES

New York World: Considering the ef- fcctiveness of German submarines in British waters, why should not a Brit ish submarine appear now and then at Cuxhaven or Kiel, and if not there. at HeligoIand? Thousands of British off eers and sailors have been sent to death in this war without firing shot or taking chance. One-tenth of their rumber used in desperate adventures such as Germany is encouraging would have produced results. Even if the Brit ish navy is operating on the theories of Drake and Nelson, it seems to De behind their times. for they took the initiative occasionally.
 PIttsburg Sun: A statement comes from the American consul at Nurem- berg, Germany, which indicates that in time of war, Germany Is preparing for peace. It Is announced that the Krupps lave just turned out a safe that is the only genuine burglarproof affair of it's kind on the market, statement that the American manufacturers of safes will most heartily deny and stand ready to disprove. However, the krupp statement is to the effect that the new safe is the product of the Essen works. The steel from which it is made with stands all attacks of all the tools thus far known to the burglar fraternity.
 Tests were made by oxyacetylene flame and on plates with surface Of 11x11 and a thickness of an inch and half At one of them hole nearly an inch in diameter and less than an inch and half thick was burned, but this required the use of 476 gallons of acetylene and 534 gallons of oxygen. To burn a hole large enough to admit a hand required 2642 gallons of oxygen and ,237S gallons of acetylene and oc- cupled more than six hours. The metal is so hard that it cannot be bored and so any required holes have to be made at the initial casting. It does not lose it's hardness by annealing and by req son Tof it's tenacity will stand cer- tain amount of bending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
OUR GUESS.

It would be dreadful calamity if E. Caruso were suddenly filled with deter mination to go to war and die for his country. But, somehow. we have an idea that Caruso will not leave the dear old |. S. A. for any such purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

L. b. Griffis, O. E. Young anu W. D. Brumbeloe are the only author ized travelling representatives of The Age Herald in its circulation depart ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Entered at tine Birmingham, Ala, rostofflce as second class matter un- der act of Congress March B. 1Si9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Annston Evening Star: We also favor diversifcation for June brides This prac- tice of all coming at once is liable to ere ate too large debtor class among the jewellers patrons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

No communication will be published without its authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned un- less stamps are enclosed for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Troy Messenger: President Wilson is againt limiting at Mexican intervention He does not fancy the recent acticn of the Mexicans in regard to taking food He also thinks all forms of government there at present are unstable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
ALABAMA PRESS

Florala News-Democrat: We should like to call the attention of the legislature to the success of the consolidated schopls Let us have consolidated schools and com pulsory education. These do not solve the educational problem, but because of their merits they have wrought wonderful re- suits when tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Selma Times: Mobile is justly elated building plant located there. The probable selection of Mobile for such an ,terprise will come as the result of investigation and study by long-headed business men and will speak volumes for the city s su- perior availability and resources. A ship building plant of the dimensions contem- plated if established at this port, Will very probably be the forerunner of otier desir- able industries and lead to much suostan- tial development for this section of the south.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09

service, marked by unsurpassed
courage and fortitude, the Army
of Northern Virginia has been
compelled to yield to overwhelm-
ing numbers and resources. 1
need not tell the survivors of so
many hard-fought battles, who
have remained steadfast to the
last, that l have consented to this
result from no distrust of them,
but holding that valor and de-
votion could accomplish nothing
that could compensate for the
loss that would attend the con-
tinuation of the contest, / have
determined to avoid the useless
sacrifice Of those whose past Wig
or has endeared them to their
cOuntrymen.
"By the terms of agreement
officers and men can return to
their homes and remain there
until exchanged. You will take
with you the satisfaction that
proceeds from the consciousness
Of duty faithfully performed, and
1 earnestly pray that a merciful
God will extend you His blessing
and protection. With an in
creasing admiration of your con-
stancy and devotion to your
country, and a grateful remem-
brance of your kind and generous
consideration of myself, | bid
you an affectionate farewell.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09

small seed Is to be sown in wheat in
the spring the soil when dry may be.
cut with a disk or tOothed harrow
without any injury to the wheat. In
most cases the surface working will do
the wheat good, and it is a sure means
Of planting the clover or grass seed 1t
is good practice to cut the surface Of a
thin meadow In spring with a disk har-
row for increasing the plants with clio
yer or alfalfa, narrowing with a tooth
ed harrow after cutting the surface
with the disk.
Sweet clover is coming into general
prominence all over the country. One.
reason why more farmers do not grow
it or try it is that they have Nbeen told
animals will not eat the growing plants.
nor the hay. 1t is true that most farm
animals will not eat sweet clover at
first, but as soon as they get a good
taste of 1t and become used to it they
will eat 1t as readily as the best corn,
clover or alfalfa.
Sweet clover should be sown early in
the spring. 1t is a splendid crop to 90.
before alfalfa to inoculate and enrich
the soil. 1t grows rankly in wet soil
and will grow large in soil too dry for
almost any other cultivated plants. If
used for pasture, unlike alfalfa, stock
should be turned on it while the plants
are young, so they will learn to eat it
before It grows old and woody. It is a
biennial, like red clover, and will self
seed If allowed to form seed every
year.
The modern disk drill, Of which there
are many good makes, is the only good
drill to use. Pages Of space would be
required to tell Of all its good merits
over the old style drilL-Iowa Home.
stead.