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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

at the beginning, did not expect that Brit ain would participate, and her declaration of war was shock to Berlin But, then, the allies did not expect Turkey could come in. By doing so she vastly extended the scope of operations. Turkey by no means provided a counterpoise for the Germanic alliance against the British participation; but it helped We may only guess at the extent to which, by the closing of the Dardanelles, it has hampered Russia in the matter of war supplies.
 Nobody doubts that the allies have been long trying to move some more figures out into the playing area of the board to bring in Italy. Roumania Greece, at least; perhaps Portugal and Holland. They have brought none of these into the European field as yet If they succeed at length, 1t is likely that they will bring in their endorsements in spectacular fashion, making as big a smash as pos sible Thus it is announced that Italy and Roumana will act together; which means new enemies on two sides of Aus tria Bulgaria, 1t now seems apparent.
 is the .kaisers check, long it can be played, against this combination.
 It can safely be assumed that Sir Ed ward Grey is working quite as hard on the diplomatic campaign as Kitchener is on the military and so long as there is reasonable hope of a diplomatic achieve ment of the first order, the "spring drive" in all it's bigness and costliness may reasonably be expected to wait. There will be nothing like a cessation of &C., tivties; that is not to be expected. But yet it must be doubted whether the full force of desperate determination will be put back of the allies offensive so long as there is yet hope of diplomacy demon strating the hopelessness of the German cause The difficulty seems to be that as yet neutral nations prefer seeing the results of the spring drive first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
The Hall of Fame

Tn accordance with the rules gov erning the admission of names to the Hall of Fame of the University of New York five will be selected this year. There are 150 panels on which the names of American immortals are to be inscribed. It was provided that in the first election, which was held in October, 1900, 50 names might be chosen. Only 29 received the requisite number of votes. An election is held every five years. In 1905 several names were added and in 1910 II were chosen, which brought the num- Der up to about 60. Beginning this year and with every fifth year here after only five names can be added, the plan being to have the 15O in- scriptions completed in the year 2O0O.
 The Hall of Fame structure stands on University Heights, New York city, and is very imposing work of architecture. Only persons who have been dead 10 or more years are eli gible for the honor of having their names inscribed in the panels.
 The 100 electors are distinguished and thoroughly representative Amer jeans. There were 26 vacancies, and they were filled few days ago by notable persons, including Henry Wat teTson and several other southerners
 The first name inscribed in the Hali of Fame is, as it should have been, George Washington. Next comcl Abraham Lincoln, then Daniel Web ster, Benjamin Franklin, U. s. Grant John Marshall, Thomas Jefferson Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry w Longfellow, Robert Fulton, Washing ton Irving, Jonathan Edwards, Sam ue] F. B. Morse, David c. Farragut Henry Clay. Nathaniel Hawthorne George Peabody, Robert E. Lee, Pete Cooper, Henry Ward Beec),er, John J Audubon, William E. Rhanning, Gil bert Stuart, Asa Gray, John Greenlea Whittier, Alexander Hamilton, Emm; willard. Edgar Poe, William Cutler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
COMPLIMENTARY
n the Philadelphia Ledger.

rIciu thc Inllducipflid l<cu5Ct.
 Tn one of his animated and delightful essays Simeon Strunsky describes night as the time of the innocent industries which are carried on by the people of the true underworld, by the great host of market men. grocers, butchers milk men, pushcart engineers and news ven- ders who have been engaged since soon after midnight on the enormous task of preparing the city's breakfast"
 The upper world of the daylight hours is grounded on the true underworld: The foundations of society run down into the night where the city's food. the clty's ways of communication and the city s news are being made ready for the full
 roar of the days life.''
 The army of this laborous underworld creates 10000 times the wealth which it is in the power of the jailbird to destroy. And if you should strike balance be- tween the good and evil that are done in the night and the good and evil that done in the day, you would find that the | night had made the larger net contribu- ton to the welfare of humanity. ''Greatei | harm to the fiber of the race may be wrought during the day by the intrigues
 of interruptions men, by factory fire traps of sweatshops, by the manipulators of our political machines. than by al the gambling houses and dives In tht
 tenqer.oin.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.


 |NNE of the most curious and mys. terious of phenomena associated
 with what we call the five senses Is that each has been a develop ment and not a part of the primal birth. In many of the creatures that have been more or less exhaustively studied by dev- CTS who for ages have been attempting rather unsuccessfully to expalin all the mysteries of creation one or the other or several of these senses Is lacking. Even in the highest condition of development it is impressed on the most ordinary mind that there might be something better.
 Some of the lower orders of things that move and have being have not the sense of vision, of hearing, of taste, of smelli and it Is even asserted that there are creatures which have the power of ac- ton, and which can move from one place to another, but do not have the sensa- tion of feeling" That is a problem. We can't put ourselves in their place. It is an old fiction that a fish does not feel pain from the hook However that may be, 1t has been well established that none of the marine creatures, piscatorial or
  hearing. They have a nerve sense, how ever, which is so acute that they realize the least vibration of water or air in their neighborhood
 Next to the nerves of the eye the audi tory nerves are the most wonderful and speak most eloquently to the brain. Al we would have no vision were 1t not for conveyance of light rays of varied wave lengths to the brain by the wonderful highway of the optic nerve, so we would not have the sensation of sound were 1t not for the vibration Of the machinery of the ear which Is carried to the brain. If the organs of transmission are partially or wholly deadened there is just so much illumination of what is called sound, as there is illumination of sight with the least defect of the eye.
 Sound to the ear is vibration of that mysterious element called air. composed of various gases receptive to the least dis turbance. The quality of sound whether
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 PAVEMENT was made a day or
 two ago in a cable from Europe 0 that the soldiers of all armies, as well as the physicians and nurses were anxious for the advent of spring onlons as those which were gathered of the crops of last year were almost exhausted. The effect of eating onions, it was said, would be incalculabe for the prevention or any and all of the diseases and affections to which soldiers in active service are liable, and in making for the general health or the men in the field and in the trenches.
 It has been recognized from the ancient days that the onion, it's milder cousin the leek, and all their near relations, gar lie and the rest of them, have saiup- rious effect on the human system when taken in proper quantities, and exceiiene for soups, filling and all culinary purposes They are stimulating in every way ac- cording to the doctors and other students of the means for health, and, as every old fashioned housewife knows, they are an excellent poultice, the results from them being even better than those rom muSIaTQ ana DluSii iCoo iiA
 Both the onion and the leek are oiu- retic, which broadly means that they nave an excellent influence on the operation oi the liver and kidneys. Their wholesome effect is better felt when they are eaten raw, but the boiled onion is strongly rec commended also, and with a proper dress inr Is counted one of the most palatable of .side dishes," to say nothing of a ..smothering" for beefsteak and liver. 1 Ob,ection to the use of raw onions Is made on account of the odor imparted to the | breath, but of course this will count for nothing with the soldiers; and the old slander that tits offense is rank and smells to heaven has been much dis counted in later years when such odor on the breath has been called an evidence of commonsense in diet.
 The tender shoots of the young spring | onions will soon appear in great quanti- ties in all the countries that are at war. | The growth of the esculent is rapid and | prodigious, there is no partiality on ac- count of temperature. It flourishes even
 in topical soils, and is not affected by
 cold even as low as 10 or 15 degrees un- der freezing, Fahrenheit.
 The onion and leek were considered among the most wholesome of foods by
 the ancient Egyptians. Pliny is authority for the statement that they were elo- quently commended by emperors of Rome even Nero being melted to tears at times
 when he was showing his affection for raw onions. They are mentioned in tho
 old Hebrew scriptures. They have beer celebrated in the poetry and drama of al
 countries. One of tue medieval Brit,st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

The longest street in the British Isles numbers run considerably past 1900. The longest street in London is Forest road which extends from Tottenham to the margin of Epping forest. The last num- Der in 1t is 1050 Garrett lane, at Wand : worth, has number as high as 99S, but Putnam road, a much more important thoroughfare than either of these two, has for its highest number 931. The shortest street in the Kingdom of Great Britain is Mansion House street, which has only on eaddress in it and is only a few yards long. Vehicles pass through 1t at the rate of 2O0O an hour for F hours day, so this remarkably short street is probably the busiest thorough fare in the world Princes street in Edinburg is one of the most peaceful thoroughfares in the British empire. No collection of views about Edinburg is complete without a picture of Princes street Nmtechapel foad ana Mile End road, in East London, are famous for their breadth. Hull has the levelest streets of any town in England. The finest street from an architectural point of view is High street, Oxford. Probably the oldest existing street in England is Waiting street which was used under another name by the Romans when they London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Lament over FerreIIs Death

Dr. c. c. Terrell. who was shot and killed in an encounter with burglars Saturday night at Praco, in this coun- ty, where he operated a coal mine was widely known in the south, and his friends were devoted to him. Although he had been engaged in the coal min ing business for several years, he was by profession an educator and a man of letters
 He was Ph., D. of Leipsic and was recognized throughout the educational and literary world as one of the most eminent scholars in this country. He was one of the few Americans honored with enrolment in the Authors club of Lon don' distinguished for the scholarly rank of its members.
 But with all his fine culture Dr. Fer rell was singularly modest. He was one or the bravest of men, morally and phy- sically, and with 1t all he was as gentle as a woman. His death will be deeply mourned and his good wife and his aged mother will have the profound sympa- thy of multitude of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
GOSSIP IN LONDON

From the Philadelphia Evening Tele-
 graph
 Wake up! Your King and country need you" A huge placard bearing this inscription has been erected in a coun- try churchyard between Eastbourne and Maidstone, near London. So far, how ever, this appeal to the occupants has been in vain.
 Company officers are required to keep a list for church parade purposes. showing what religion each of their men professes. A captain in the Cheshire regiment was compiling list of this kind. and one man was absent at the time. Does anyone know Private Thompson's religion?' inquired the of ficer "Yes, sir promptly answered lance corporal. Hes one of them there Plymouth Rocks"
 Here is the latest from the camps A private of the Bluffs was brought be- fore his commanding officer ani charged with swearing. He's been up for a similar offence before, com mented the commanding officer to the witness in the case, adding, Il suppose he's incorrigible." Yes, sir" assented the witness He's got the horful 'abit of hopening is mouth and letting it say what 1t likes.'
 London boys will soon be holding pro- test meetings in Hyde Park, if their sphere of labor Is invaded any more by the feminine sex.
 The latest industry to be invaded by girls Is that of messenger, and no fewer | than seven messenger girls are at pres ent employed by the District Messenger and Theatre Ticket company. | Yesterday the Daily Mirror arranged a test--a race, unknown to the com petitors, between girl and boy mes senger from the Sloane square messen- ger office to the Daily Mirror office in
 Bouverie street The times taken were:
 Boy messenger, 27 minutes. Under
 ground railway to the Temple station
 Walked rest of journey.
 Girl messenger 35 minutes. Motor omnibus from Sloane square to the
 Temple. Walked from there to Bouverie street.
 l The race was, therefore, won by the
 boy by eight minutes.
 Things are not always what they seem, nor are men. There was one, 2 soldier home from the front, in a rail
 way carriage on the Midland railway yesterday morning who was being very patient with a fussy and inquisitive olt
 gentleman who wanted to know al about it. At last he said: And what will YOU do when you leave the army" "Gt back to the prison" said Tommy mourn fully. The old gentleman "froze up." Bu there was something wrong. Tommy looked the jolliest kind of gaolbird ever l Also his companions seemed to be suf fering from suppressed mirth. And whei at last he did get out he stopped a mo ment at the door and smiled at his lat linquisitor, T might add l was warden ltiu we were called up he said blandly
 and disappeared into the crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
ALABAMA PRESS

Talladega Daily Home: Activity in the iron market and advancing prices no doubt sounds good to Birmingham and the echo will be heard around the state.
 Opelika Daily News Business condi- tions throughout the United States are improving every day. Many of the lead ing business men and financiers of the country assert that we are just now en- tering upon the greatest era of prosperity this country has ever experienced.
 Columbia Weekly News: The young fellow who starts out with the idea that he must work even though he doesn't feel like it, is the one most likely to reach the point where he need work only when he does feel like it.
 St. Clair County Nws: Hard times have no business in this beautiful southland Get out and tickle the bosom of Mother Earth in the right way and you will be showered with prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

Norway is the country of quiet voices. gentle manners and no noise," says a writer in Scribner's. There is no uproar when steamers arrive and depart Peo- pie wave farewell, but they do not shout and those whose business keeps them on the docks move about deliberately, vie ing with the travellers in calm. Un- wrin1lled cheeks and unfurrowed brows are characteristics of the Norwegians and result naturally from their placid lives. The same statement applies to Sweden. The people of these fortunate countries seem to be free from the restlessness that afflcts Americans. They do not believe in trying to live all of life in one day. Although the population of Norway is D. 39l, 7S2, it is said that all of these people could meet in a given area with less ex- citement and less noise than one hears every five minutes at certain street cross- ings in New York or Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

might develop commercial possibilities which would add one more scientific achievement to the worlds rapidly growing list. We are centrainly get ting on!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
ODE TO PEACE

 By William Collins. O thoul who badest thy turtles bear Swift from his grasp thy golden hair,
 And sought'st thy native skies; When war by vultures drawn from Iers To Britain bent his iron car,
 And bade his storms arise! Tired of his rude tyrannic sway, Our youth shall fix some festive day.
 His sullen shrines to burn But thou, who bear'st the twining
 sphere, What sounds may charm thy partial
 ears,
 And gain thy blest returns- O peace! thy injured robes upbind! a rise. and leave not one behind
 Of all thy beamy train; The British lion, goddess sweet. Lies stretched on earth to kiss thy feet,
 And own thy holier reign. Let others court thy transient smile, But como to grace thy western isle.
 By warlike honor led! And while around her ports rejoice. while all her sons adore thy choice. With him forever wed:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
IN THE REAL UNDERWORLD
From the Dundee Peoples Journal.

F-TOfH tIle DuIIuee FeUpIe JOurnaI.
 Mastet, bf the House tto complain- ing skJvantl tlg-Dear,a dear, 5ames. I'm tired 'of these continual kitchen squa5- bles
 Servant-well, sir, ow would you like to be called addle headed old idiot. supposin' you wasn't one. sir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

Form doesn't seem to count for much in war, either The hitherto "demoral- ized'' Turks are giving the allies a warm reception. However, the Germans taught the Turks how to fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

young Russian woman who fought in her fathers regiment has been award ed the St. George cross for valor in bat tie. That would seem to prove that "the the inale.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
SOLDIERS WANT ONIONS

poets has the verse: "Leek to the Welsh, to Dutchmen butter's dear" And that is a reminder that the leek is the national insigna of Wales, made so by order of St. David for some rather obscure reason connected with the victory of King Arthur over the Saxons.
 The leek Is somewhat less pungent than the onion, but the milder species of the latter have been cultivated In immense quantities in Italy, Spain. Bermuda, Flor ida. Mexico and in California, and are being extensively grown as far north as Canada in North America, the industry here being somewhat retarded. however. by importation at low prices from the other countries mentioned. It is an old and very poor pun that fin onion there Is strength" but it Is really no pun, for the word is derived from roots which mean oneness, union and so forth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
A SPLENDID CHANGE tha VaShin rton Star.

From the Washington star.
 Turkey raising is an arduous busi- ress." said a wholesale poultry dealer of Baltimore Day and night you must look after your birds the same as you look after horses.
 "California turkeys are very fine. They are very well taken care of. 1t is no snap to work on California turkey farm, tell you.
 T was visiting California turkey farm last month when a boy applied for a job s.-... you said the farmer
 "'Will l have chance to rise. sirr the boy asked.
 Yes said the farmer, a grand chance. I'll want you to have the feed mixed by o'clock every morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

The Queen of Greece, according to re- port has threatened to leave the King if he declares war The King is merely human, after all. No wonder he hesi- tates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

New York woman has asked the su- take out $65,O0o life insurance And yet they say women never look to the fu- tura
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

Uncle John" Donnely, for 46 years pres ident of the Kansas City fire and water board, has quit, saying he is "all worn out" Forty-six years struggle with fire and water would wear anyone out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

The Polish relief fund has lost some donations it would otherwise have re- ceived because the petition for relief re- fleets somewhat on Russian methods of making war. The Poles should remem- Der that war is never strictly humane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

The pink boil worm threatens the cot ton crop, according to the department of agriculture. That's enough to turn pink hopes into the blues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

A Boston jeweler has been sent to jail for selling lucky stones" Must have sold out his entire stock He should have kept one flor luck"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03

HEGINNING THE DAY--0 God. may this he Thy day all Its hours through. May I spend 1t in com muufon with Thee, and about Thy busine ess. Give me warm love Tor Thy house. May I mingie founy m spirit with all the redeemed or God' both here and gone. In Christs name. Amen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-03
The Drama League


 'I notice with interest the organization of a center of the Drama league in Bir- mingham," said a visitor in the city yes- terday. "and that now there is a mem bership of nearly POO here. Atlanta has 65o in its league, but it is several years old. The people there are very enthusi- astic over the league.
 "The movement must be democratic and large if the work is to progress.
 T hear that delightful programme meetings will be held in the fall at the Tutwiler. and that these will be free to Drama league members. I predict there will be 800 members before that time.
 Tn riding over Birmingham yesterday and passing that beauty spot. Rhodes park, the thought occurred to me what an ideal spot for the production of anna teur plays this summer. Really the slope of the ground is better than at Ravinia park, just outside of Chicago, where these things are such feature.
 ''The special field of amateurs, one they have only just begun to cultivate, Is the one-act play, itself a new dramatic form Here qualities of taste, freshness and gen eral ljntelligence show best. Amateurs can Often do single scenes well, but can not sustain long part. Their long plays are likely to drag because of poor tech nioue. Programmes of short plays may be made up which have various kinds of in terest-serious, amusing, picturesque. me general use of such programmes woulc tighten materially the burden of the or dinary club For one thing, 3 larger num- Der of people could have good parts.
 "One circle of amateurs in a Chicago suburb has given over 40 short plays with in a few years on small and simply equipped stage. Work of this sort may easily lead to more elaborate adapta tions of the numberless old English playI and plays in foreign languages unknowr to the professional stage of today. and tt original work, especially the composition of outdoor plays and pageants represent ing the life ant history of the commun' l itxv