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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
CLEARING INCONSISTENCY
From the New York Commercial

From the New York Commercial.
 The inconsistency of the protests lodged by Germany and Austria against ship ments of war material becomes glaring when her demand for right of way for such supplies through RoumanIa is con sldered. Roumania has done what we have refused to do, and Germany regards the act as a breach of neutrality that may amount tosa cause of war If we should refuse to permit shipments of arms and ammunition to the allies in the midst of this war we would be guilty of the exact breach of neutrality of which Ger many complains in the case of Roumania
 The difference betwe0l ourselves and Roumania is that our government Is neu- tral and asks no price for observing the strict letter of international law, whereas Roumania seems to be selling her favors to the highest bidder. Germany's diplo- matic position Is contradictory, and she has modified the tone of her protests against our shipment of arms, presum. ably because she realizes how they have weakened her case against Roumania The latter country simply quotes what Germany has said to us and stands pat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
Earlier Saturday Closing

Nearly all the retail merchants oi Birmingham have agreed to the Sat urday night 9 o'clock closing proposi tion and the few that are hesitating should get in line without further de- lay.
 This movement for earlier closing on Saturday has long been urged by the good women of Birmingham. It has been strongly indorsed by the Board of Trade and it has the cordial support of the public.
 No movement affecting the shop ping district has such a distinct humanity appeal as this. Some of the larger stores have been closing at 10 o'clock on Saturday nights, but many keep open until 11:30 Think what saving of one hour would mean to the tired saleswoman, to say noth- ing of the man behind the counter. Ana what a boon indeed would be the g o'clock closing to those who have been working until near the midnight hour
 Now here is something that would afford amelioration to an army of salespeople and at the same time would cost the merchants practically nothing, for if all close at the same time no one would have an advantage over another. And as for late shop pers, they would soon adapt them selves to the new schedule.
 The merchants who are taking a leading part in the 9 o'clock closing movement are very enthusiastic over the prospects of its general accept ance. The plan is to have the g o'clock Saturday schedule in effect for all sea- sons of the year-the same hour or Saturday the year round.
 All success to those public-spirited men and women who are promoting the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20

]; fast before going out on the rough wa ter If he wished to enjoy the jaunt, land this bit of news had been whis- pered to me. l accordingly was on the alert to see the effect that might re- suit. Right after we left the shore Clyde became very quiet in manner and by the time We had begun to fish his complexion had turned pale. green and rcd by turns; but he pluckily refrained from calling attention to his eondi- ton. Soon he could stand the strain no longer and leaning over against the side of the boat lost all interest in the affair. We remained on the water about three hours. Upon our return no one was ever able to persuade him to again venture further than the
 shore. This sad fiasco has been the
 subject of much ragging' and good
 natured jests since reaching home, and
 tie news has now been spread to the
 four winds by the Birmingham
 bunch"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
THE NATION SPEAKS

From the New York Times. Children of Liberty, awake, In ordered ranks your places takei Where Freedoms sons have blazed th
 trail. ~'' Shall you, their real descendants fail, To hold in trust the ideal pure That is their heritage secure? You, who from forms of bandage drear Have sought and found a refuge here no reap the fruit of bitter tears Ana patriot blood of former years IaKing the most that I can give Learning now God meant men to live ou promised fealty. Your VOW as pledged to me need you nowi ,,,, T meeu you now, my sons! Why wait LII an invader storms the gate? Il our desperate resistance then Might not avail. A host of men untrained, undiscipined are less. Tn tune of peril and distress Ihan half that multitude would be-. Versed in the art of soldiery. Oh, these, my children. So secure. 50 confident, so over-sure, While Europe dies, with warning vrif In blood across the face of it! valor, doubt not, warns your heart- Discretion is the better part! Lest to the scourge your neck must bov, Be ye prepared! ] need you now!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
SIR IAN HAMILTON

From the Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
 A s a youth he won the heart of Lord
 A Roberts, and he captivated even the Boer leader, General Joubert. Lord Kitchener. autocratic and dista- torial, he got along with splendidly. Per haps these qualities were responsible for his selection to lead the allied troops in the Turkish campaign. From the mo- ment he took charge he had no friction with the French leader. General d'Amade, who could not work with General French on the western front. As young man he woE the heart of the German General Dammers, and later the Kaiser himself bestowed on him the Prussan Order of the Red Eagle. Only few years ago the Czar broke all precedent by permitting General Hamilton to view the maneuvers of the Russian army, a privilege hereto fore restricted to the French officers To all these distinctions General Hamilton adds that of literature. for he is a poet lished two volumes of ballads and three books of prose, the latter dealing with military topics
 It seems almost imperative that a gen. eral shall have passed his sxtieth year to qualify for an important post in this war General Hamilton is 62 years of age. He was born in Corfu, which now belongs to Greece. Then it belonged to Turkey. At the time Hamilton was born his father, Col. Christian Monteith Ham, ilton, was fighting for England in the Cri- mean war.
 His first taste of actual battle he re- ceived when he went to India with Lord Roberts to participate in the Afghan war In this campaign they called him the ''musketry maniac" That was because he placed so much emphasis on musket and bayonet practice. It was while he was serving in the Burmah campaign of 1881 that Hamilton displayed so much in- itiative in musketry that the British gov- ernment offered him a high command in India, with salary of $15,O00. At the same time the School of Musketry at Hythe offered him a position as instructor at 5000 year. He accepted the latter be- cause it gave him an opportunity to pur- sue his hobby. And it is worthy of note that in the last Boer war the soldiers who were trained by him covered them selves with glory for their marksman- ship.
 Hamilton's chief fame was acquired in the last Boer war and with General Kit chener in the latter's East African cam paign Against the Boers he was conspic- uous for his bravery It was here that his bravery resulted in an injury which kept him for six months an invalid He was in charge of picketing force which was attacked by Boers in great numbers Once Hamilton rushed up to Gen. Sir George Colley. and in his impetuous man. ner said
 Forgive my presumption, sir. but will you let the Gordon Highlanders charge with the bayopet?"
 Tt is no presumption. young man." re- turned General Colley. ''We'll let them charge us; then we'll give them a volley and a charge"
 The Boers charged with an invincible rush. and General Colleys himself was shot. It was Hamilton's misfortune to be shot through the wrist and to be taken prisoner. Hamilton wore with much pride the sword his father had owned. When
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
A Courageous Trio

The recent miniature revolution in Haiti will go down in history as just another outbreak of turbulent little country. It will be noted that the President of Haiti was taken out and shot, and history will probably briefly record that marines, landed from United States ships, quelled the riot and summarily squelched the revolu- tionary movement.
 Yet to mother living in Brooklyn there is whole lifetime of heartbreak that will never find it's way into his- torical volumes. This mother is Mrs. Sophia Gompers, whose son was killed by Haitien sniper during the Ameri- can occupation of Port au Prince.
 Mrs. Gompers, who having lost her only son has lost her only support, knows not where to turn to earn her simple living. To such as these, an event which may receive but a para graph from historians, is an epochal event-a master tragedy.
 Yet the lone mother bravely faces the future, saying that she is "proud that her son died in the service of his country"
 President Wilson, upon learning of the mothers plight, laid aside his duties of state long enough to write a personal letter to Mrs. Gompers sympathizing with her grief and con- graduating her upon the son who served the nation so bravely. The President also gave assurance that if, under the law, it is possible, some- thing shall be done to assist her.
 Here are two fine spirits met, the humble mother, who in midst of deep est grief could rise to patriotic resig- nation over the sacrificing of her only son, and the man upon whom rests the welfare of the nation, a man who could pause in his consideration of in ternational issues to drop tear with the woman who mourned her dead.
 So long as the young manhood of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
\ Fine Musical sensnn

Birmingham will have an exceptionally me musical season and l understand fl WIZ nave the best theatrical season in many years" remarked Oliver Chalifoux.
 Musically the biggest and most expen- sive attractions will be the full Minne- apo,is orchestra of s5 performers in Feb ruary and Kreiser. the worlds most re- ho"ned violinist, on March l. But there VIII be many high class artist recitals under. the auspices of the Music Study club and also in the Sunday afternoons at the Iutwiler, At the first Sunday concert Albert Spalding, the popular violin vir- tuoso' will be presented and he will be as- sisted by Frederick Gunster, tenor
 The Minneapolis orchestra and Kres- Ter come under the auspices of the Music Study club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
A Big Time by the Sea

q had great time on my vaca- ton this summer" remarked J. l.. La- Pointe, popular clubman.
 'I left the city with a Birmingham party of several congenial fellows and proceeded to a North Carolina coast resort. Wrightsville Beach, where we took everything in. Among the crowd Were Percy Brewer and Clyde Hol- combe. whose good natured pranks were sufficient to keer things lively throughout our vacation. We did prac- on an outing such as this. We danced, strolled on the beach. viewed the sights on the sands and fshed.
 Clyde was one of the most pleasant of companions on all of our land ex- cursions and was foremost in leading on to more mischief. Finally 1t was suggested that we invade the realms of Neptune in search of what we could dovour.' We accordingly provided and equipped q launch suitable for fish ing trip. The wind became rather strong in the morning and when the water began to look rough one or two of the party who had not become accustomed to the sea showed signs of backing down in our venture. but Holcombe would not stand for this, so finally we all embarked on the voy- ase and proceeded about two miles from the shore, where we began to fish-and the fishing was good. In the excitement of hauling in the catches we paid little attention to one another. By the way. it was I who caught the shark.
 Tt seems that one of the party had advised Clyde to eat hearty break
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
The Texas Disaster

While the death toll in Texas is
 large as result of the tropical hurri-
 cane of this week, the loss of life at
 Galveston, where the storm beat in
 all its fury, was far less than at first
 reported.
 The property loss at Galveston will
 amount to many millions, but it will
 hardly reach the estimated loss of 1900 when the most disastrous storm known on the gulf coast up to that time wrought its havoc.
 Fifteen years ago when Galveston was all but ruined her people rallied with amazing pluck and proceeded to rebuild the city and to construct a massive sea wall which would with stand--it was believed the most ter rife storm that might possibly sweep over the gulf. In 1900 the velocity of the wind was TO miles an hour. No one expected that high record to be exceeded, but in this latest tempest the wind swept with a velocity of about 90 miles. The water battered down a portion of the wall. It was providential that it did not crush greater part, for the engineers had based their calculations on the highest previous wind record, which was far less than in this weeks hurricane.
 The city of Galveston built the sea wall with the proceeds of special bond issue, but in order to make the great port all the more secure, the United States government constructed an extensive breakwater system far out, and that doubtless minimized in very large degree the disaster.
 The damage from the storm was severely felt in Houston and other Texas communities and the cotton farmers sustained a serious loss. It is estimated that something like 500,000 bales were destroyed; and this loss falls sorely upon the individual, for no matter how low may be the price of the staple this fall a bale represents money that the farmer had counted on receiving for his seasons toll.
 Galveston will lose no time in re- pairing her sea wall and in rebuild ing the houses that were wrecked. It rose from it's desolation in 1900 finer and more prosperous city than it had been before, and after it re- covers from this catastrophe it will be stronger than ever. The entire country sympathizes with Galveston and the other stricken towns of Texas, and if relief fund is started the peo- pie of every section will be prompt to contribute. But thus far Texas de- clines the proffer of outside aid. The people of that splendid state feel able to care for all the storm sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20

For more than 40 years the United States has been engaged in the business Of minting money for foreign countries, as authorized by a statute that is un- known to many citizens. Dozens of Latin- American states get their money from Uncle Sam. There is now more money than is needed in the United States, says the Washington Star, and most of the work being done in the hints is either for our southern neighbors or the Philip pines. The minting for foreign countries is being done at Philadelphia for salva- dor, Ecuador and Costa Rica, while the San Francisco mint Is working chiefly on Philippine coinage. Since the government was authorized to perform this service by an act of Congress in 1874, more than 100000 pieces of gold silver and base metals have been minted for countries in North, South and Central America and the West Indies, and for Hawaii before if was annexed. The work is done at a price that just covers the cost. The gov- ernment engages in the business to main tain friendly relations with it's neighbors and also to keep it's coining equipment and operatives busy during periods when there Is no necessity for coining American n money and the plants would otherwise have to be closed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
RHODE ISLANDS LAST HANGING

From the Newark Murcury.
 The last execution in Rhode Island took place in 1S45. One John Gordon was hanged for the murder of Amasa Sprague on December S1, 1S43. There were grave doubts of his guilt. The doubts were sc strong that movement was set on foot 10 abolish capita, punishment Thomas R. Hazard Shepherd Tom) was the leader in this movement. His labors and writing were finally successful and on February Il, 1852, the general assembly passed the act abolishing hanging in this state. On several occasions since, notably a few years ago. unsuccessful attempts have been made to re-establish hanging fol the crime of murder. But the sentimel; of Rhode Island is strongly against ju- dicial murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A MEAN REMARK.

the altar. Miss Seresum leaned on the
 How slowly they move!' exclaimed Miss Gadders.
 Don't they, thought whispered Miss Rippum. "The poor thing has waited so long for this day that I'm sure she must be sorely tempted to hurry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20

the nation does not hesitate to give life in the service of the country; so long as mothers possess the wonderful heroism exemplified by Mrs. Com pers; so long as the presidential chair is occupied by man so alive to public duty and so sensitive to the suffering of the humblest citizen-who shall fear for the future of the United States?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
Rushed With Business

There is no exaggerating the fact busi- ness In most industrial lines here is very brisk and it is getting better each month,' said Haskins Williams of the Birmingham Rail and Locomotive con- pany, whose modern plant is situated in North Birmingham. "Our business this month has been simply splendid and I be- lieve we are going to be rushed the rest of the year
 IT anyone would get an impression of what industrial Birmingham looks like when 1t is on a big boom let him go to Ensley and see the Tennessee company $ six mammoth iron makers and the grea steel plant and its numerous coke ovens In operation and then let him look fur ther and see the big wire mill at Fairfield operating at large capacity.
 Yes. solid prosperity has struck this district and I feel that it is here to stay for sometime to come"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
Educational Features of the Fair

T received a telegram this evening from the American Jersey Cattle club of New
 York city, said Sam Fowlkes. secretary of the Alabama State Fair and Exhibit association, yesterday, that that organ ization would offer club premiums, amounting in all to $50, at the State Fair this fall. This will be in addition to the usual premiums offered by the fair association and shows that southern cat tie breeding Is slowly gaining a foothold and recognition from the national cattle associations and clubs.
 Arrangements for the fair are lining up with great rapidity, and it is already as- sured that we will have the best fair we have ever had The live stock and agri- cultural exhibits especially will be great improvements over anything possibly ever before shown in the south. Alabama has made wonderful progress in agriculture and live stock breeding in the past 12 months, and the progress will not fail of reflection in the State Fair exhibits.
 We are making a special effort to em- phasize all educational features of the fair this fall, for from this point we have a chance to aid and encourage the
 wonderful. revolutionary movement that is now going on. and which by the end of another two years will have completely changed farming conditions in every coun- ty ir the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20

ordered to surrender it to the Boers he refused. It was lucky for him that the boer leader. General Joubert, arrived at that moment. When he realized the situ- atlon he was so much impressed with the courage of the wounded Briton that he permitted him to keep the sword. The Withered fingers of one hand Hamilton now refers to as my glorious deformlty from Majuba."
 Alter the Boer war Hamilton went Id India, and on his return stopped at suex Here he joined Kitchener's army. then pre- paflhg to subdue the Soudan. He and ms Gordon Highlanders fought with dis J tinction in this campaign, and at it's con- ciuslon he received the ID. S. O." in recognition of his services. He became chiet of staff under Kitchener. and, a s With Lord Roberts before. he divided thon- ores with K. of K. after the Soudan war
 In recognition of his services tn Enr- land and to him personally, Kitchener gave General Hamilton one of the best piums ne had at his disposal when he| piaceo him in charge of the landing fopcJ| or loo,oOO men at the Dardanelles. That force was landed in manner that dis J tlngulshed General Hamilton. What failI ures there may have been in the Dar-| daneiles campaign since then are not dul to Hamilton. but to the London manape- ihent. The crucial test for Hamilton is yet to come. Most Englishmen familiar "i'h ms record are sure he will meet it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
SYMPATHETIC VIEW OF BILRo

From the Nashville Banner.
 Lieutenant Governor Theodore G. Bilbo will be the next governor of Mis-
 sissippi. His overwhelming majority over four competitors, some of whom ran as business men for a business ad- ministration, some as Vardaman men and others as anti-Bilbo has been ap- parent for several days, and the decis- fen of the democratic state committee not to consider charges of irregularity and fraud means that the certificate Of nomination, which Is equivalent to a certificate of election, will go to him by one of the biggest votes ever boiled for a candidate for any office in the state of Mississippi.
 Bilbo is not nonentity or creature of circumstances as some people appear to believe. He is live and vigorous personality, and as for circumstances shaping his destiny, it has been a habit of his to take circumstances by the nape of the neck and make them do his heavy lifting. They have elevated him to the highest office in the gift of his people.
 There are men and newspapers in Mississippi in this age of loose speech, when men may say things and not be held accountable, who will stop short of no charge against his personal in tegrity or his political record 5n.
 Fortunately for Bilbo most of the charges have been aired through the courts, and on every occasion he has come out triumphant His enemies be- lieve he is the personification of the evil one; his friends deify him as one sent to save them from all political ills.
 Youthful, unpretentious, plain and agreeable. one would never think of him in a body of men as a leader. He is quiet and reserved, respectful and con- siderate without patronizing airs, and plain without apparing to know it aud without effort
 On the stump he is without a peer in the state of Mississippi. No other man in years has been able to thrill his hear CTS like Bilb6. He is a complete trans formation from the quiet and reserved young fellow who stands around in the crowd with his arm propped on some friends shoulder When he ascends the platform he grasps his audience with his first spoken words, and he holds 1t until the last.
 He is without personal fear No man can intimidate him, and every thrust an opponent makes at him he turns to his own advantage. He has the faculty of making himself the undisputed spokesman for the people and they seom to be for him.
 Bilbo is not--and, for that matter, neither are his political colleagues-in d class with the Mississippi statesmen of the days that lasted through the re- construction period. But he has an op- portunity that has come to few other men, and the friends of his, the friends of Mississippi and those who admire her enterprising people. are hopeful. that the trust has not been misplaced. that he will make wise leader and that his administration will be credit to the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
CERTAINLY NOT.

CERTAINLY NOT. You may say what you please, but these new dances promote temperance in drinking,
 T thought they usually drove people to drink"
 Nonsense. The. man who was not p complete possession of his faculties could never master the intricacies of the tam go."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20

another name will soon begin carving excursonists again-but not out of Chi- cago. Even under another name, the Eastland would smell as bad to Chi cagoans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
HOTEL LOBRIES
In the Early Fall

The payrolls have been large this month, but they will be much larger in september, said Felix M. Drennen.
 The middle of September pay day will De the greatest this district has had n long While. I really think from all l can see that the September payrolls will be fully up to normal, and later in the autumn there will be new high records we are sure to have a great fall season.