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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
METALS IN THE PHILIPPINES

From the Boston Advertiser.
 In about half dozen years the pro- duction of gold in the Philippines has in creased from 100000 to 100000 pesos. and Q large part of that has been from plac- CTS in the river beds Coal> and iron are probably very abundant. No great copper deposits have yet been uncovered, but investigation has shown parts of the islands where the streams carry d per- ceptible percentage of copper in the water, thus indicating the existence of great suhterranean bodies of the metal, as yet undiscovered Considering what comparatively small area of the islands has been prospected in any scientific fash ion. it is by no means impossible that the gold production of the American pos sessions may eventually exceed the best records of the western states and Alask& At all events. some day they may show up so well that they will be worth talk ing; and when that happens these good people who are always asking how it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
The AImon Celebration

"All Decatur was at the station when the train bearing D. c. Almon arrived. The news that the solicitor had been vim dicated had previously been heralded throughout the city. I was among those present. more from curiosity than for any other reason. But I was practically forced into the celebration"
 w. S. Stringfellow of Oneonta a visitor to Birmingham yesterday, was talking. When the solicitor and his attorney s and friends dismounted," the speaker continued, there was deafening applause. remained silent. Someone in the crowd ggested-insisted-th join the happy throng, especially in spirit. I replied that 1 was a stranger and had not been made aware of the cause for the general rejoicing. I added that I would cele- brate if someone would explain. The person declared that he had no time to talk, but that I could safely get into the throng. He kindly pulled me forward, and when I again attempted to speak the blare of trumpets drowned my voice.
 And at that I did celebrate. And I had as good time as any other man. When it was all over I was introduced to MT. Almon and other prominent men of Decatur. and informed of what during the day had transpired. The incident was unusual, to say the least, but I en- joyed it. Mr Almon must have felt happy over the demonstration of his home people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
The Pardonfnc Power

T note that certain of the anti-admin- istration papers of the state are prone to criticized Governor Henderson on his pardoning record" said a keen observer of politics yesterday.
 T am not preparing to defend Governor Henderson. But I do say that always sympathize with governor when he is assailed for having extended executive
 clemency-especially when there is a
 pardoning board which must also pass
 upon applications for pardon.
 T was at one time in the office of
 Governor O'Neal when an old mother,
 wife, little daughter and son fell upon their knees imploring the chief executive to prevent the execution of the man of the family. Governor ONeal was ap- parently deeply moved, but did not inter- vene, and the man was hanged the fol lowing morning.
 Tn all probability, Governor O'Neal held the proper position. But had I beer governor, I would have intervened. l could not have resisted the pitiable appeal of those women and little children SC filled with grief and despair. If I live a hundred years l will never attack a gov ernor for being mercifu;. For | know what l would do were in that chair"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
TrousdaIe in Texas

'I have recently returned from trip in Texas said Logan Trousdale. "I Was very much impressed with that section of the country and noticed how progress sive and up-to-date they were. Every city of any importance in the state has a number of good hotels. The business rlen are boosters and hustlers of the req, type and every one seems to be pros porous.
 San Antonio is one of the most beauti- ful as well as interesting cities in the southwest. It is an old town and a great many MeXicans are there. Some of these have recently come into Texas to escape the ravages of the frightful reign of anarchy that is going on in that country at present. The old Alamo is still a favorite sightseeing place for the tour ists, who are in abundance throughout Texas this year. The climate out there is fine. No dampness, the atmosphere is always dry and pleasant. I must admit Birmingham is about as progressive city as any of those in Texas though. I was glad to get back even if I did enjoy my trip'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
cuNr,.EMEN ADVENTURES

Rovd Gable in the Cornhill Magazine Gentlemen Adventures, Ill days ol ioie
 ago,
 Ruffled it from Mapping Stairs round to
 Plymouth Hoe,
 Watched their ships a-ftting aho' as sooii
 as it might be,
 Drained the tankards. puzzed the girls,
 and took their ways to sea. Where they fared they little cared, or when they came again; What they sought was less than naught'
 vet more than most attain Liberty to do and be all they had never been, Fill the eve with seeing and the heart with having seen But who goes adventuring, adventurng today? Well, here's one and there's one ana more of us beside. Aboard the outward bounders on the Mersey or the Clyde; The sailing ports have changed, perhaps hut not the sailing breed; So sign an sail wi us, if it's adventure that you need. Gentlemen Adventures, in lighting days of old Hunted both the hemispheres for glory and for gold. Snuffling, like the war horse, the battle from afar,
 Homing with the eagles on the sight and sound of war. Hot a-foot for fight or loot of town or treasure train.
 Just as quick to join or pick the quarrel bare of gain;
 The first in the forlorn hope, the last to leave the breach, Making war a sport and trade to live and learn and teach. Now, who will go a-riding, a-ridng to the wars? There aren't wars enoug htoday to keep us all in jobs, But you may find few or us in most the fighting mobs. And in oIr country's battles the address of me an mine Is still the same old Number One, Front
 Rank, the Firing Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
Business Ignores Politics

Business everywhere seems to be inn proving at a rapid rate" said Walter Robinson. president of the Taxicab and Touring Car company. T believe every branch of business in the Birmingham district will show big improvement this month over last years business for the corresponding month.
 "The most notable sign of earnestness on the part of the business men Is that they are not worrying and fretting over the political race for two additional com missoners Of course, we have politics with us always, but I am glad to see it is not affecting business to any great extent Our business has increased greatly this month and I am of the opinion that it will continue to get better all the time. The people are sure of good times for the future and they will soon be spending their money as of old. Prosperity has arrived and everyone is glad to know it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
Mr. Simmons, Death

Wallace Johns of the Johns Undertak- ing company declared yesterday that to serve at the funeral of one of his close friends practically unnerved him. said a member of the Virginia colony yester- day.
 And when he had made that remark, he spoke feelingly of the illness of Charles s. Simmons, who was in bed but not expected to die.
 In all probability continued MT. Wal lace. when MT. Simmons does pass out in the future. I will be called upon to ar- range for the funeral. And thus it goes one friend after aaother passing out further to emphasize the biblical injunc- tion that in the midst of life we are in death.'
 T left Mir. Johns deeply impressed with what he had said You can imagine the shock I felt this afternoon when informed that Mr. Simmons had passed out .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07

enact the proposed equal suffrage amendment, the leaders rejoiced throughout the nation, crying:
 "We have achieved a splendid triumph"
 When the legislature of Alabama in September declined to submit the amendment proposed by the leaders of this state, the ladies rejoiced. They declared that the vote they received was more than complimentary, and, in fact, constituted practical victory.
 When New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania rolled up big ma iorities against the cause of equal suf- frage, the gallant leaders were daunted not at all. Throughout the length and breadth of the land they exclaimed: "The favorable vote in those states was not simply impress sive, it was glorious"
 It is possible that the leaders in the cause do not always feel so optim- istic as their expressions would indi- cate. There is no question, however, but that they have received encour- encouragement sufficient t, make them hopeful of the future And it is everywhere indicated that unless the spirit of the female ballot seekers flags, in the long run they will have won the greater portion of the terri tory of the United States.
 The Persian tentmaker in the long ago declared the juice of the grape to be a subtle alchemist capable in a trice of transmitting life's leaden medal into gold. The juice of the grape, even were it as potent in. it's operation as Omar declared, could not compare in efficiency with that cour- age in the heart of the suffragette which causes her to pry through the heaviest, dullest cloud imaginable and behold in all it's glory the undaunted sun behind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
HOTEL LOBRIES
A Striking Advertisement

While 1 am no advertising expert, was struck with an ad appearing in Fri days Age-Herald and written by W. V. M. Robertson" said J. G. Gentry "The ad was really one of the cleverest I have ever read, and I always read the adver- Using in newspaper because I think it Is just as essentially news as are the do- ing of people.
 The ad in question is one which will attract attention and leave an indelible suggestion on the mind. It will be long time if ever before I forget the wording and the sentiment it expressed. It is a pleasure to read such an artistic and impressive advertisement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
NO QUESTION OF TT

From Tit-Bits.
 A gentlemen who was in France dur ing the, early stages of the war tells an amusing story of one of the fashion able ladies who were among the nurses in the hospitals there She saw wound ed man being carried into camp.
 'Is that an officer or only a man." she asked. pointing to the figure on the stretcher.
 One of the bearers answered:
 Well, mum, he certainly ain't an of ficer, but 'e's been it twice in the in- ards and we've dropped m three times and e air't squeaked yet, and if e ain't a man I don't know what e is.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT NEWSPAPERS
 AND THINGS WHICH MAKE THEM POPULAR

i AM glad to see that the women O N Birmingham are talking and writing \ about their experiences in reading advertisements in the morning paper That, of course, means The Age Herald and it Is very evident from what the women say that the advertisers in The Age-Herald are getting splendid returns vixen they advertise good things.
 There has been very much discussion for years past among merchants as to whether or not morning or afternoon newspaper advertising was best.
 Some of the copy writers for the de- because the handling of advertisements for afternoon papers is easiest on them. They can read their proofs during the business hours, between nine in the morn ing and six in the afternoon. Morning newspaper advertising requires them sometimes to come down town at nights or remain late in the afternoon to read their morning newspaper proofs and see that their prices are printed correctly.
 This is one of the main reasons the ad writer likes to prepare copy for the after noon paper.
 The merchant, however, who has in vestigated the matter for himself, as a. rule, agrees that morning newspaper ad- vertising is the most profitable. This is shown by the volume of advertising printed in The Herald, The World and The Times in New York The Times, for instance, since it was acquired by Adolph Ochs, has become the greatest money maker, and, perhaps, the most popular newspaper in New York. The business people particularly read it and advertisers are unanimous in praise of the results they get from it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
Next Years Campaign

President Wilson has been strong in the esteem of the people ever since he entered the White House, and as he has grown steadily in favor it is not too much to say that he has fewer political or personal enemies today than any democratic President since Monroe's time. If the presidential election were to take place tomorrow he would sweep the country.
 Some shallow-headed republicans draw encouragement from last Tues days elections, but the wiser and more experienced politicians know bet ter than to regard the election of the republican candidate for governor of Massachusetts as significant. Massa- chusetts is normally republican. Walsh, the democratic governor, had been twice elected, but both times by reason of a split in the republican ranks. The explanation of McCalls election over Walsh was easy. Most of the progressives returned to their old allegiance. The bull moose vote was, therefore, negligible. There are not enough of the former adherents of Colonel Roosevelt left in Massachu setts to entitle them to legal recogni- tion as party.
 The legislature of Massachusetts is always republican. Throughout Gov ernor Walsh's two terms he had a strong republican majority against him in both houses.
 If there was significance in any cleo tion carried by the republicans it was in the Twenty-third congressional dis trict of New York, comprising parts of the borough of Manhattan and the Bronx. It had been a democratic dis trict right along, but this time the republican candidate, William S. Ben- nett, who had represented the Seven- teenth district in Congress few years ago, was an exceptionally strong man "a man of force and political experi- ence-while his democartic opponent, Ellsworth J. Healy, was new in poli- tics and lacked campaign talent. He claimed to be the candidate of the Washington administration, but he had scant recognition from the na- tional capital. In fact, no word of encouragement came to him from the White House. In view of the circum- tsances, therefore, his canvass was without snap or apparent hope of vic tory.
 One of the New York papers printed a Washington special the morning after the election in which it was made to appear that Tuesdays result had filled democratic official life with the deepest gloom. Nothing short of a landslide could do that. And after Tuesdays returns were analysed there Twas certainly as much comfort to be i extracted as there was occasion fo1 disappointment.
 President Wilson can well afford to
 take 'roseate view of his political future. In 1916 he will receive a
 goodly proportion of the progressive ivote. And from present indications he will win even grander victory
 a year hence than he did in 1912. The
 most popular candidate the republi-
 cans might nominate would prove
 weak in opposition to Woodrow Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07

| Age-Herald few days ago. the women read the advertisements in the morning paper and go down town with prices and bargains fresh in their minds, buying where they can buy best.
 would not make comparison with other papers, but as real newspaper there is nothing in all the south so gen timely readable and newsy day by day as is The Age-Herald. It does not run to sensations, but the news of all the world is in 1t every day, and have ob- served that the people of Birmingham and of Alabama, who have valuable ideas for print, always seek it's columns in preference to any other in which to ex- press themselves. They know their ex- pressions will reach everyone who reads.
 The Age-Herald has the best special Wr1rerS III Ln0 SOutH COHueCleu WiIn It. It is Justly proud of its corps of women regularly on it's staff who write stuff, D as the newspaper man expresses 1t, which possesses an attractiveness, causing everyone to look forward to the reading.
 And the Rotogravurs Section is beyond compare. No other newspaper in all the south dared take on such an expensive luxury and present 1t to it's readers at the regular price. When Adolph Ochs started the Rotogravure Section of The New York Times. other newspaper men didn't think The Times could bear the ex- pense. Predictions of dire results were made when The Age-Herald undertook it. But from the very beginning the ven- ture has been eminently satisfactory, and instead of an expense it has really added profit to this newspaper in the increased circulation and In the popularity 1t has brought to The Age-Herald.
 Both The Age-Herald and its readers are delighted with the addition of the Pofopra yr11ra Caofiop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
AN AUTUMN SONG,

Oh, the gladness of the morning and the
 star-wrought dome of night, When the air is crisp and bracing and
 the toiler's heart is light And the seasons ripened harvest waits
 the coming of the wains And autumns pensive beauty holds in
 thrall the hills and plains. 'Tis a good old world, I'm thinking. when
 the forest turns to gold And a quick ming breeze doth whisper
 that the year will soon be told, And fair visions of the future make lifes
 pathway wondrous bright, In the gladness of the morning, meath
 the star wrought dome of night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
"Song Poems Wanted


 A lucrative business is carried on in this country by firms styling them selves publishers of music, which are in reality bent on separating fatu- ous public from it's hard-earned dol lars. Advertisements of these firms appear in magazines and other peri odicals, appealing to would-be poets to send in their compositions. If "ac- ceptable" they will be set to music and the palpitating author is led to believe that he will shortly be rich and famous. Some of these offers may be made in good faith, but in a ma- jority of cases any one who submits his rhymes for perusal will be in formed that there will be certain charges, which he loses no time in for warding. Then, if he is one of those fortunate competitors" whose song IS deemed worthy of a musicai setting, there will be additional charges and he may rest assured that if he ever sees his song published he will have paid over an amount that will amply  secure the publishers from loss, if they never sell single copy.
 Several men were recently arrested in New York by the federal authorities charged with swindling 1500 would be poets. It was announced that three prizes of $250, $150 and $100 would be given for the best poems adaptable to music that were submitted. About 5000 rhymsters answered with alac- rity. The government alleges that 1900 who paid entrance fees and other charges were politely informed that their poems had considerable merit, but it would be impossible for the judges to make final decision until z they were set to music, for which the fee would be $10. The enterprising song publishers were forthwith ar rested for using the mails to defraud.
 But the fake song business, like the fake literary bureau" and like con cerns, will continue to flourish, be- cause most of them are managed in a way to avoid prosecution. It isn't at all necessary to break the law. The country is full of near-poets and scrib- blers of other sorts afflicted with cacoethes scribendi to such an extent that they will gladly pay small sum for word of sympathy or encourage ment from Successful author" who is striving to help his lesser fortunate brothers to climb the ladder of fame. Mn vulgar parlance, tits cinch. y There are legitimate publishing houses where one may submit his wares, but nine times out of ten they will be returned to him promptly without comment. Therein lies the opportunity of the fake music publisher and the fake "literary bureau" as we'll as the publishing houses that make spe- cialty of "bringing out" the works of ambitious ''poets" and "novelists" whc pay in advance A little flattery-it doesn't have to be judicious-does the work. The maiden lady parts with hel savings, the trolley car conductor who writes verses in his leisure moments does the same, and both get nothing for their money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
Bis Game Saturday

'If Vanderbilt and Auburn have a fair day next Saturday, when they clash. there will be at least 10000 people out to Redwood to see the game" said Hu- bert Drennen, an alumnus of Aub urn, and one of the most ardent football en- thusiasts in the city. Both teams are hummers this year and they will have blood in their eye when the whistle is blown for them to go to it. Of course. am for Auburn, body and soul, but I realize 1t won't be a cinch for us to beat the commodofes this year.
 Vanderbilt has a knack of keeping a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
ALABAMA PRESS

Ashland Progress: An Alabama court has held that a newspaper has right to print the truth, but many a publisher will stiu doubt the safety of exercising this right under all circumstances.
 Moultor Advertiser: pr. Ollie Wikle of Madison county deserves one of Car ncsie's brightest prize medals He went down into Q damp well to rescue negro, at the risk of his own life, when dozen black men refused to do so, and was pulled out more dead than alive.
 Montgomery Journal: Montgomery po- lice can occas asionally get a Birmingham man in the lookup but it is the proud boast of Birmingham that you can't keep down the En m:ngham spirit.
 Moundville News: What $ become of the old-fashioned merchant who didn't believe it paid to advertiser ?"-Montgom- cry Advertiser. The rats and spiders got him at last. Sut he has son who has 9 page space in every issue of his local newspaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07

Speaking about newspapers, my friend Josephus Daniels, the present Secretar. of the Navy. has had hard luck in ths his Raleigh News and Observer has twic' been destroyed by fire since he has bee a member of the cabinet Daniels is making a good cabinet ot ficer. but he was a much better news paper man, and the readers of his pape. in North Carolina have always regrette that he went into the cabinet. In his loss he has the sympathy of tn. newspaper men throughout the country They know that he is a man not to bl downed and that he will soon have hil newspaper in another new building, ana that it will be better newspaper wheI he returns to the editorial desk.
 
 enter politics and hold public office. have, however. never known a good newspaper man to be political success Many great newspapers in this country have been destroyed by the man control ling them entering the political arena. don't like to mention names, but any onI familiar with the political history of thiI country will know at once.
 The vice president of one of the largd automobile companies of this country wa! here yesterday establishing an agencJ and preparing to ship a large number oi cars into the Birmingham district. H. gave as his reason that the prices of irof and steel were high, cotton was high ana that he expected Birmingham to become the real automobile market of the south. These automobile fellows are shrewd lot and this one doubtless knows whereof he speaks.
 A,eJ R,ueQ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
Thyself
Wilson.
lou art all thou hast.

Thou art all thou haSC.
 Thou thinkest that thou hast houses and automobiles and stocks and bonds. And in a way thou hast, if thou art able to remain their master and they become not master of thee. But in another and truer sense thou hast not anything except myself. All other holdings are but uneasy garments which may slip off at breath from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
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A MERE TRIPLE.

War anecdotes seem to be popular just now,'' remarked the public man.
 ''So they are," answered his secretary
 Hum. Couldn't you credit a few an ecdotes of that sort to me?"
 'It would be rather difficult, as yot haven't been in Europe since the wal started
 What difference does that maker? I've never been in Rome, but that doesn't prevent me from quoting Cicero in sny political speeches.