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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
Munition Plants

The administration national de- fense programme, calling for a larger army and larger navy and the bet terment of the coast Qualifications, is receiving the cordial indorsement of patriotic Americans, irrespective of political affiliations.
 The proposed five-year navy pro- gramme will involve an CT caditure of $500, ,O00, ,000, but that amount is not excessive when the importance of the enterprise is considered. This country has good navy, but in the line of preparedness much better one is needed. We must have modern, scientific seafighting equipment and no matter what the first cost may be, if the money be judiciously expended the outlay will mean economy in the end.
 The administration insistence upon . definite military policy is cer- tainly reasonable and the proposed continental army, in addition to con siderably augmented regular estab lishment, would put the United States in first position to repel foreign enemy in the event of war.
 But no defense programme will be complete that does not provide for the manufacture of munitions on a large scale. And while Cc~~'~-~- Is consider ing the administration recommends tions for army and navy expansion it should also commit itself to policy of building armor plate works and munition plants in the Birmingham district. The government would save money by making it's own plate and it would not only find it profitable to manufacture is own munitions, but more important still, mills and fac tories situated in this district would be secure from attack by an enemy in time of war.
 The Baltimore Manufacturers Rec ord, in series of vigorous and con- vincing articles on "Natior" Pre- paredness," stressing the fact that there can be no real national security until munition plants are built and operated in the south, is arousing the country and is calling forth favo-abl comment from the capitalists and bankers of New York.
 "We are permitting almost the en- tire production of munitions of war and of the things out of which muni- tions of war are made to be m.nufac- tured in very limited area on tho A. lantic coast, while the great stretch of country out to the Pacific and to. the far southwest remains without such InuHltlOIl-ihdAiuS pioutS, says tHS Record. "A very large proportion of our population would, in the event of war, he of little value as soi|Iers in view of our inability to provide from other sections than this little stretch of territory running from New Jersey through New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland to the coast of Virginia the equipment for great armies. It is a splendid development that has been made in this area, but very much broader development now becomes an absolutely essential factor in the rounding out of national life, the utili- xation of our limitless stores of coal and iron and other materials in the south and southwest out to the Pa cific coast"
 The Manufacturers Records discus sion is not only timely in connection with President Wilson's preparedness programme, but it is calling the at- tention of investors anew to the great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
From the Montgomery Advertiser.

XNIHAT has become of the good, old N fashioned bonnet? Do you know they haven't an idea what it is- the sweet things in short skirts, bronze shoes and caterpillar fur up to their eyes? The Observer made this discovery by what it meant as remark of enthusiastic admiration, but which was mistaken as
 an insult when it accosted one of them on the streets with the information that lit was a "duck of bonnet she was wearing. "Sir!" she snapped and looked down toward her ankles as if to see what it might be. There are hundreds of young people who have not only never heard the word bonnet" but who have never seen one. And, of course, they will never know how sweet their mothers
 looked in this headpiece now only of de- lightful nemory.-Charlotte Observer The bonnet editor of the Observer say ing which, proceeds to describe in detail the old-fashioned poke bonnet, the which was the most poular make" of honnets in ye olden days. The old-time bonnet had it's advantages, to be sure. In the first place, it was cheap and home made In the second place, it was just the thing the lady on the farm who encountered the sun every day needed. It kept her from becoming sun-burned. But beauty was not one of the ''advantages'' we speak of-except of course when the las- sic let the bonnet hang over her shoulders and back, suspended by the strings tied neatly under her chin. Then the wearer looked fetching
 We are not prepared to advocate the re- turn of the poke bonnet, In spite of the exalted position in memory 1t may hold. It has passed out with the impossible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

but tOiQ Hlfn WlTA her eyes.
 PROSPEROUS. Young Plodgett seems to have dons well in the city"
 Yes" replied the old resident That young feller must be drawin' fancy sa,- ary. He useter run aroun' Hicksville with nothin' on but shirt an pair of overalls. but now when he comes back ter see tn home folks he Tides up from tn deepo in tn hotel bus"
 RUNNING INTO DEBT This is the age of gasoline I'm sure you can't deny it; And many use the stuff. I ween, Who can't afford to buy it.
 HARD WORK. Pa, what is meant by literary en. deavor P
 Trying to sell the stuff, son. . POSTPONED A WHILE ''Dobble told me sometime ago that he was thinking of buying motor car" "Is he still of the same mind?" "oh, yes but the man who was going to take mortgage on his home has found better collateral"
 BLOOD GUILT. The statesmen say ."Tis thus and so," But none can check the crimson flow On battlefields and gory seas, And though they may say what they & please. sS assgt 4s-- s..,@ sssF l sSssa To counselor and lord and. king, s rl ThereH come fearful reckoning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
ONE ADMIRER SURE
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Bo6tOn Transcript
 Mir. Asquith reminds one of the story of old Uncle Ned, who attended a politi- cal meeting in Texas when Joe Bailey was candidate for the Senate and was asked what he thought of the Senator. "We,l, suh," he said, dat gemmen sho'ly does rec0mmen' hisself mos highly.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
APPLYING THE ADJECTIVE

From the New York Telegram.
 Having noticed neutral America's pen emptory. order to brutal England to cease blockading pious Germany. gentle Bull garia and cautious Greece have decided to divide poor servia between them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
ALABAMA PRESS

Marion County News: The real, simon pure democrats of Alabama are for the reelection of Woodrow Wilson, and no other candidate will be heard of in this state.
 Franklin County News: Why should the state -at-large be obliged to vote to allow Birmingham to increase her tax rate? What lot of bumfoozle laws Ala bama has, to be sure.
 Oneonta Southern Democrat: Governor Henderson is making a record in the use of the pardoning power. He turned loose 122 convicts in one day.
 Selma Times: French soldiers get 5 cents day and their keep" But their keep very often depends upon the ac- curacy of the German gunners.
 Dothan Eagle: Well, of course the man who has 10-cent cotton on hand now doesn't need the money.
 Troy Messenger: It appears that there will! be opposition in the congressional race in the good old Second district this trip The more the merrier. except to the man who holds the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
Welcomes sunday Movies

'I am delighted that Birmingham is to have moving picture shows on Sun day afternoons said Walter Bridges, yesterday.
 Last Sunday I was in Montgomery and could not help comparing the life on the streets of that city with the usual Sunday dullness of Birmingham Moving pictures are generally of an eievating character and as such can not do harm On the contrary, people will be afforded amusement who as general thing have no amusement. For there are many people in the Blrmlns- ham district who are compelled to la Dor without ceasing for six days in the week.
 s'The city commission in handling the situation has displayed remarkable wisdom. No ordinance was adopted. on the contrary, the. city has simply salu that if the movies operate 1t will not interfere To those who protest the city says proceed-the only fnhioltlon being that fish be not made of one and fowl of another. If the picture shoWs are nut out of business all other en- terprises enjoying Sunday privileges must be. and 1 feel certain that there is no man in Birmingham who would do without his paper, the street cars and the cigars which are dispensed by drug stores. I wish to congratulate the city commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

If the Germans are compelled to weaken their line in the eastern theatre of war a few more times the doughty Russians may crawl out of their trenches and look around a bit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Rabbi Maurice H Harris, president of the Eastern Council of Reform RaSbis, stated in a recent address that 3,do0,ooO Jews have been economically ruined in the Polish countries, and the number of casualties in that part of the war zone is estimated at 100000. The response to the appeal for funds to relieve Jewish war sufferers has been disappointment, the rabbi declared. The fund raised for the 600, victims of the Sfsnineff massacre was greater than that raised thus far for the thousands of Jewish war vic tims. The rabbi's figures refer only to Jews in the Polish countries, and while they have doubtless suffered most se- verely, their countrymen in other parts of the war zone have also endured tre- mendous hardships. The Jews of Poland have been bombardec without and per- secuted within, and while suffering as were denounced as traitors. An swering the question, "Can Jews Be Pa triots?' pr Harris called attention to thousands of Jewish soldiers with the armies, many of whom have, been decorated for conspicuous valor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

There are so many candidates for of- fee in Birmingham that individual plat forms are out of the question. They cant even have a plank apiece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Those who object to opening moving picture theatres on Sunday contend that they are bound to pave the way for all sorts of evils. Why not wait and see?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

The return to a monarchical form of government in China has been postponed for a while. President Yuan evidently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
PAGE GENERAL RosALIE

From, the Cincinnati Times-st
 By the way, where is Gen. Rosalie Jones during all this suffrage excite ment?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

General Huerta is doubtless beginning to think the climate of Mexico City is considerably overrated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Whether or not Welcome" is on the doormat at saloniki, it is so understood by the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

The London Glove seems to have att tempted Hearst methods in London with disastrous results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

The Kaiser WAS presumably too busy to felicitate the Japanese Emperor on his Acoronation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

The new pellagra "cure" is received with skepticism by some medical men. Doctors are prone to disagree. but in that they are merely human.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
A GOOD LISTENER.

T saw you in an argument with Twon- ble yesterday"
 Wrong again.
 But you were
 Standing in front of Twobbie while he argued. had no share in the proceed ings''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
KEPT BUSY.

With rumors flying thick and fast
 ,, 'Tis quite a strain on Mrs. Quirk, A tireless gossip who at last Is bound to die of overwork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

General Villa. from all reports, is now engaged in travelling chiefly on his nerve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Is the sinking of the Ancona merely Austrias bid for little more correspond- ence with Washington?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Thomas A. Edison recently spent five minutes in Pittsburg. Never thought he d waste time like that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
NOT ENoUH TO NOTICE

From the Knickerbocker Press.
 Alcohol can be obtained from sweet potatoes. but it is not obtained there verX often
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

It is believed that Villa has already ''cashed in" He should make up his mind to go while the going's good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

war of attrition' is also subjecting the patience of neutral countries to con- siderable wear and tear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

If the Russians want to demonstrate that they can "come back" now's the time for them to start something
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

All is not well in Egypt and India, for which England has to thank the German propagandists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Shooting at men and women in life boats is the newest and most brutal phase of Teuton "frightfulness."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

The Russians are getting to be almost as expert in evading prohibition laws as the astute tipplers of Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
PAUL JONES AND FRANKLI

The President carries cane these days, but resists the temptation to twirl it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
ECCENrRICITIEs OF GENIUS.

ECCENTRICITIES OF GENIUS. And whose little boy are your" asked the benevolent but near sighted professor of a small boy he noticed walking along at his side.
 Why, Tim your little boy. father. Don't you know me?'
 Well, we'll So you are." exclaimed the professor, peering into the child's face And what are you doing so far from home?"
 You told me to come along with you and carry something home to mother'' Dear me. So I did And-hum-what was it now your mother wanted?'
 QUITE AN EFFORT. Did understand you to say that Dub- son is a deep thinker?''
 No He's hard thinker
 Whats the difference?"
 There's great deal. And sort of thinking is hard to Dubson."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Cannot n plain man live, and plan no harm, But thus his simple truth must be abusd Fly silken, sly, insinuating Jacks.
 -Richard III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

When the servian army is reduced to one man it may still be said to be 'in- tact"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

A SWEET CONFESSION. He thought her speech was eloquent,
 Which should cause no surprise She used no word he could have heard,
 But told him with her eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

l. D. Griffis and w. D. BruInbeloe are the only autnonzed uaveiInS represen- latives of The Ase-Herald in it's circu- lation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
Sons of Veteran. Active

.'Whatever may have been the sins Of omission in the past by the Sons of Con- federate Veterans. they are now awake to the full sense of their duty to their sires and are preparing to show they are not unmindfu, of the glorious heritage be- queathed them that of being the son of a Confederate soldier said Thomas Dozier, commander of Camp Henry D. Clayton.
 ''The various camps of the Sons of Vet erans are being revived and revised throughout the south and the reorganiza- tion is along new lines For instance, a ritual for the camps is being prepared that will have for it's basis the traditions and achievements of the soldiers of the south and movement is on foot to revise the constitution in order to make the sons of veterans more responsible in their duty to the heroes who wore the gray. The camp of which I have the honor to be commander has taken on new life and we are planning to increase our member ship to at least 5OO0, and we are deter mined to make our organization an actu- ality and potent factor in all that DOT tends to the welfare of the gallant veter- ans in the CO.'S who made worlds his- tory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
York Rite Reunion Great Success

"The York Rite reunion, held this week at the Masonic temple, was success pe- yopd our fondest anticipations, saio Charles J. Geohegan, general secretary.
 'It was the first event of it's kind ever held in the state and proved of inestimapie value to the craft. It would be difficult to point out any one particular feature. as all the degrees from the blue lodge to the commandery were conferred in splendid style. showing degree of proficiency that have never seen equaled in these de- grees. One of the most striking features of the local Masonic bodies is the renewed interest in the chapter degrees. For some time the interest in Capitu.ar. Masonry Jagged, but it has had revival unpar- alleled In the history of the order, and if I was looking for a cause for this con dition I would point out the wonderful efficiency of it's officers and the fact that the degrees are now conferred with all the elaborate ceremonial to which they are so particularly adapted. Masonry is certainly tiourishing in this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Washington bureau, 207 Hibbs build- ing.
 European bureau, 6 Henrietta street, Covent Garden, London.
 Eastern business office. Roor-- - 70 50, inclusive. Tribune building. New York city: western business office' Tribune building, Chicago. The B. '. Beckwith Special Agency. agents TOT eign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13

Entered al the birmin gham. Ala. postoffice as second class matter un- oer act of Congress March ,, 1879.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18

again cut telegraph wires. On this occasion the rails were also tempered with, with the result that during the night a goods train, made up of 27 trucks loaded with camelS and war stores. was brought to 8 standstill, and overturned. The next morning we went Q few miles further along and shelled a number Of railway bridges and portions of the railway. To destroy one bridge it was necessary to land a demolition party with gun cotton charges. This bridge was a treble span iron bridge. and was about four miles inland.
 s'As soon as the boats touched the beach a party of Turkish soldiers who
 were concealed in trenches opened
 fire our men immediately taking cover. On board the ship no time was lost in bringing the guns to bear,
 and few shells soon put them. or what was left of them to flight
 ''We then went to a large town and demanded the delivery, for destruc- ton of two railway locomotives, fail the station and railway depot. Need l less to say, the iocos were run out and were absolutely blown to pieces with gun-cotton charge. The follow | ing morning we again put to sea and went to a place about 20 miles away where a German steamer had been purpoSely run ashore, her fooding l valves opened. and various parts Ot i her engines removed, making it i'm | possible for anybody to raise stean | and pump her out.
 This is really just what we intend 1 ed doing, but under the circunstance: we were of course, unable to do so The consequence was she was blown practically to pieces, afterwards beins ] set on fire
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
On a British Cruiser

\ private of the British Royal Fleet Reserve on board q cruiser writes:
 We had rather q long spell at sea this last trip. being out r days. with one short break of barely T hours. We have at last had the great pleas ure of firine angry shots, and l can assure you that it has acted as Q real tonic to the whole ships company. The work we were detailed to carry out was in connection with the Turk ish invasion of Egypt, which, as far as can be seen at present. is as far from realization as ever it was. On leaving Port Said we steamed up the Syrian coast touching a number of rather important ports on the way.
 At one place on the coast some earthworllS were seen and . tent with soldiers about We opened fire with the ships guns and cleared the ground afterwards landing a party of men, who secured the district with very little opposition The tent and q few memeutoes were brought on board, after which we proceeded on our way. Al another place we landed a party and destrl yed about two miles of tel e2raph and telephone wires. On this | occasion the natives were found to .oe very friendly
 Further Up the coast. where the Baghdad Rwy. runs close to the shore. we landed a party at il T. n. O. a@ absolutely black night and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
"JlTNEY" SERVICE.

In net a few of the larger cities of the country there has been establish ed auto bus service for the carrying Of passengers in sections and thor olzyffares where the existing trans portation companies either do not oper- ate or where their service is unsatis- factory Because it is a nickel a ride and ':jftney" is 8 term applied to such f4 piece of money in the west such autos have come to be called '-jitney' buses. Just how effective and sue cessful the competition is going to be depends upon the regularity and eff ciency of the service. If they can af- fcrd relief from the overcrowded street cars O.. can be used ill req ching sec tious where 1t has been impossible to get car lines extended it appears to give the auto the opportunity of iF1- creasing' it's already wide field of use fitness. In Chicago large cars carry ing anywhere from twenty to thirty i've people have been brought into use for conveying funeral parties
 The invasion of the transportation field by the 'jitneys' should have the effect Of improved electric service. It is going to force better Consideration for the public if it amounts to any thing at all. It is evident that it is a service which only the larger com lnunities will support. since it will not be long before it will have to be sub jected to regulation and taxation and when that comes the cost of operation increases and steady patronage will be required to support it and make it pay. When, however. it is claimed that San Francisco has a. thousand cars en- gagged in such a service it indicates what the public thinks of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18

Strassourg' song of the relent- less captain who would not release the boy to his parents because there must be soldiers at Strassburg.' They sang of home and parents, of the parting for the war, of the lads who will never return. The colonel joined with his lads" in singing some of the songs. Then he sat motionless in 9 corner of the little room, looking down at his folded hands. his thoughts somewhere away in the BaVarian hoTn eland. The light of the smoky petroleum lamp fell upon the old sol dier's kindly face, and betrayed un- soldierly tears in his yes. This was the man who only a few hours earlier had told the correspondents that the war had brUtaliZed him!
 There is no doubt about it, war is Drutaiizine," he had said When the first officer of my regiment fell there was no priest here and 1 had to read the burial service. I couldn't finish it.. I broke down and wept like q child But now l can read it clear through ''
 h common with all the officers at the front Colonel N *'s pre- conceptions of war had been upset by the reality.
 T never dreamed of such Q trench warfare he said. --I always ex- pected that we should meet the enc my on the open field, as we did in 70 and II. None Of lis, I think had an ticipated this weary lying in the trenches"