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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT THE EFFORSE
 TO HARASS BIRMINGF1ArTS BlsT THAN

TT HE best and most popular minister of the gospel--the man who has done the most effective good, Chris tian work in Birmingham--is today being harassed and annoyed by small coteric of six properly constituted but egotisti- cal beings. who are accusing him of because he teaches that real Christianity which Is building up and developing his church
 I refer to Dr. Henry NJ Edmonds, pas tor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church
 Dr. Edmonds was called to Birmingham about two years ago from a church in Montgomery. He succeeded the lamented Dr. J. T. Plunkett, who died in the har- ness of his church after much embarrass ment on the part of the same coterie of rulers who are seeking today to have Dr. Edmonds reprimanded by the Presby- tery Of North Alabama.
 In the two years in which Dr. Ed monds has been in charge of the South Highlands Presbyterian church, he ha s added nearly 25o new members to that church, and 1t is today undoubtedly the best attended of all the churches in Blr- mingham. It has been necessary to en- large the church-to double it's capacity and it is filled every Sunday.
 The young men and young women of Birmingham are eager to attend this church and are devoted to it's pastor.
 Besides his work as pastor of this church, pr. Edmonds writes for The Age Herald short prayer. which is printed each morning. and on Sunday he writes shofe euitoridi-sermon TOT The Age Herald. To his teachings as set forth primarily in these sermons, three of the older male members of the church have taken exception, and 1t is said that they will prefer charges against Dr. Edmonds at the meeting of the Presbytery in Fay cite, Alabama, next Tuesday,
 Some of his opponents in the church have, during the past week, distributed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
WHEN DO GO

y Julia Nicely Finch. When l do go
 To lie among the dead, Let no white stone, Uplifted. mark the spot. But let the earth Enfold me close and warm As in friendly arm; And grasses sweet Run OCT with rippling feet. Let little winding ways Go in and out. And hedge the place about, So that the muted tread Go softly midst the dead. And should tree above me Lift it's gracious head Ah Surely should I know; I love them so!
 There might birds brood and build And sall the air be thrilled With rapture of their singing; Their whirring, wheeling. winglng On long and sunny days! The glad and golden mith Of children at their plays Might haply come to me And bear me company! I should not be forgot; Nor should I lack for love. know my own! An, Life, Thou lovely thing; Thou hast renewal. spring And plentitude of being Beyond this earthly seeing. Glad l live! Gladly Col"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Cabinet Officer. and Congres.

'Ex President Taft in a. recent address calls attention to the fact that the con stitution does not recognize a presidential council, such as the cabinet, as legal body, the cabinet being a mere creation of the Presidents will and exists only by custom,' said s. J. Benton of the District of Columbia.
 MT. Taft offers a good suggestion, namely, that change be made whereby the importance of. cabinet officers shall be increased; that Congress provide that members Of the cabinet have access to the floor of each house, have the right to in- troduce and discuss measures without, of course, the right to vote.
 The New York Financial America In commenting upon MT. Tafts remarks says: The suggestion is attractive and practical. The practice is found in other countries, in a modified form even in some countries having monarchical gov : ernment and is regarded as highly desir- able. In our case, the practice would make it possible for the President to keep the Houses of Congress advised of the actual operation of the government It would also give the President direct ini- tiative In legislation. This latter condi- against the plan, in the minds of some. P
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
WHAT THE REsr nm

From the Chicago Herald.
 Just as the manager was showing some visitors round the factory the dinner bell rang, and the men stopped work and disappeared as if by magic.
 ''Do all Of them,"F said one of the guests. drop their tools the instant the bell goes?' S
 "Oh. no; not all of then.' said the manager. The more orderly ones have their tools put away before that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Good Work of the Police

''I feel highly gratified over the good work done by the police department dur ing the fair said Inspector of Police Turner.
 Captain Donan with a squad of men had entire charge of the fair grounds and he maintained good order with hardly all arrest during the whole time Chief Ea- gan had the bulk of the work when it came to looking out for the floating crm- inal class that generally infest the city during fair week. Strange to say, there were fewer arrests during the fair than speaks well for the entire police and de- tective departments.
 The arrests being made by the de- partment lately are for some real ofrense The police have realized that it s use- less to be continually making numerous frivolous arrests on technical charges. Many times an officer can straighten out a difficulty with discretion and common sense without an arrest and this system works to the advantage of every one con- cerned.
 Some extra men were put on during fair week. I hope to be able to keep them. The traffic squad was reinstated and helped to avoid many accidents down. town in the congested district. Every man in the department did his duty and did it well. I congratulate each and every one of them''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
A GREAT DEAL TO LEARN.

A GREAT DEAL TO LEARN How do you get along with your land- lord?
 "Oh, first rate. He never kicks bout and, in fact, treats me like human be- ing"
 Does he rent much property?" No. Only the house I'm living in" "Umph. I thought so. After he has had more experience with the cussedness of human nature he will be just like other landlords"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

BEGINNING THE DAY-O God, deliver me from the ugliness and the meanness that arc ever present with me. May l do battle with them, may l flee from them, may I smother them into silence, may l crowd them out with the things of light. And do Thou be my refuge and my strength. In Chrisf's name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
USELESS INFORMATION.

Prof. Diggs has finished deciphering the Babylonian tablet he's been working on for the past six months
 Did he learn anything of interest?'
 Nothing in particular. It seems that there was some hot weather in Babylon about 2OO0 B. c. and a certain ne eer-do-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
ATTRACTIVE SUPPLEMENT

From the Attalla Herald.
 The Etowah county supplement of Sundays Birmingham Age Herald was very attractively gotten up and was filled with good reading as to the his tory. accomplishments and advantages of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
ADRIFT WITH THE TIr1ES

heated oratory he sometimes throws aside his coat. Now. a woman cam paigner couldn't do anything like that"
 "Oh she might dispense with her lorgnette," said Mrs. Scadson. loftIly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Charlestonians take an election much more seriously than the occasion warrants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

It is said that German widow was ment for proposing to a Russian pris- oner The prisoner was spared a life sentence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

President Wilson, Secretary Daniels determined to give Uncle Sam some- thing to fall back on in case of an arr gument
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

A Barnard college educator says: Let girls be trained to carry guns There's plenty of room to tote gat.' in some of the bags they carry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
GONE TO THE "DRYs.
the st. Louis Post Dispatch.

From the St Louis Post Dispatch.
 Perhaps it was on account of it's -"Grapejuice"-that Dr. Bartn- old's cat wandered away from the doc- tors homd; it was seeking more con- genial quarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

MT. Ford is an example Of a man who did not acquire the habit until late in life of putting his foot in his mouth every time he opens it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Reformers who declare that the auto- mobile horn must go, don't seem to realize that it is going practically all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Humorst Cobb Is lowering on the brink of vaudeville, but nothing less than 5000 a week will make him go oyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Early rising is incumbent on the army aviators of Europe In more ways than one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

At any rate. no one can accuse Can didate Barber of conducting gumshoe campaign for city commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Great Britain has declared that a state of war exists between that coun- try and Bulgaria As yet, Bulgaria is unable to tell the difference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

The State Fair was given more than an even break by the weather man and a loving cup seems to be in order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

There may be demand for the S2 moving picture show, but up to date it Is not insistent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

It may be true that the Kaiser wept for France, but the presumption Is that he now regrets his haste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Closing up the saloons in Chicago on Sunday will give more citizens an op- portuntty to fall into Lake Michigan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

American horses are competing with American automobiles on the battle fields of Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Montgomery Advertiser: The general manager of the Ford plant has re- signed because he cannot agree with Henry on the issue of preparedness and other questions of international import. This Ford question is getting to be acute. Two stars of that organi- zation are becoming as temperamental as prima donnas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

MAKING CHANNEL TRIP POPULAl
 From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 It now costs $500 and six months il jail to treat friend in London. Engi lishmen who love their friends verI much will save time and money by takI ing them across the channel beforI they, open anything.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
MOTIVE POWER.

The world is filled with din and strife, A swiftly moving scene, So many people go through life Propelled by gasoline.
 Birmingham Age Herald. And there is yet another kind ! That we'd like to impair; He is the chap who goes 1t blind All loaded with hot air.
 Youngstown Telegram. There is another does not go Through life, or anywhere; He comes into my rosewood den And sNipes my easy chair.
 Houston Post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
HARD TO FIT.

I'm prepared to have my charact, blackened in a good cause" said th candidate. af @e
 Hear. Hear!' shouted one of. h stanch supporters
 Yes my friends I expect great dea of mud to be thrown in my direction"
 Don't worry about that" cried a ma in the rear of the hall. "rhey won be able tc hit you. Nobody knows wnel you stand in this race"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
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well was arrested for thrashing the kee) CT of wine shop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Movie day" in the trenches is usually ushered in by brisk artillery ire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
ALABAMA PRESS

Cullman Tribunte: Ire Alabama session in Birmingham this week. This organization has done great work in the way of bringing before the peo- pie of the state just what the im-. proved public highways mean and as the roads are improved the usefulness of the association will become more es- sential especially when great work is needed through cooperation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
A CLUB WORTH WHILE.

A CLUB WORTH WHILE Well, girl. what is the name of tn. new club you joined yesterday" ''The Level Heads, fatherp That's a queer name. How did it originator"
 Each of us is pledged never to rave about Francis Bushman'
 METHOD IN HIS MADNESS. 1T saw you talking to Dubson this morning Judging from the way you laughed he must have told you a funny story"
 No. It was rotten and one I've heard at least 50 times.
 'Then. what were you laughing for?' For s1o. I borrowed it shortly after you passed?'
 GETTING DOWN TO BuSINES. When stump speaker indulges in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
WHAT'S THE USE?

I fain would sing the autumn woods And brown October ale, The mystery Of change that broods Der every hill and dale. But how can any bard indite
 A soulful song by heck When publishers will not requite
 His efforts with a check?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Decaturs Daily: It is now violation of law to electioneer on election day However, the Alabama legislature has not yet declared 1t a felony to vote on election day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
Retail Merchants Having Fine Trade

Not in a long time have the retail merchants been as busy as during the past week" said Oliver Chalifoux.
 Thousands of visitors from the sur rounding country came to the fair and the out -of-town people have been good shoppers. This fact, together with the pay roll money in circulation. have made business huma'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
The Presidents Approaching Marriage

'The announcement of the matri- monial engagement of President Wilson has interested the public greatly, but l think as a matter of sentiment the wedding should take place in the White House instead of the residence of the bride" said H. P. Newman of Pittsburg.
 Our Presidents have never attempted to institue royalty. Democratic usage has been the rule in the executive man. sion at Washington, but the state func- tions are nevertheless brilliant and ac- counts of White House weddings have always been eagerly read by the pulp lic,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
HOTEL LOBRIES
Brought Crowd. 10 Blrmlngham

Not only did the State Fair, just closed, surpass In the variety and value or Its exhibits and in general attractive ness, all previous fairs, but it brought greater crowds of visitors to Birming- liam than any other similar event. said George A. Blinn. And it is safe to say that no fair ever held was so highly praised by everybody.
 President R. A Brown has been show cred with compliments and he has cer- tainly deserved them all. Only those who have had experience in fair associa- tion work can begin to appreciate fully what mighty responsibility rests upon the president. MT Brown has made an ideal executive, and the community owes him great debt of gratitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

of The Presbyterian Standard, a church newspaper, printed in Charlotte. N. c. say broadcast because I have heard of a score of people getting them and because a marked copy was sent to me.
 In this marked copy is one of pr. Ed monds e1itorial-sermon, as printed in The Age-Hera1d of September 2s, and in the same issue Is an editorial which says
 AN ECLIPSE OF FAITH.
 In another column we print a letter from Rev Henry NJ Edmonds pastor of the South Highlands church. Bir- mingham, Ala, which appeared in the Sunday edition of The Age-Herald of September 26. signed by MT. Edmonds
 We must give our brother credit for sincerity and openness in his dealing. Ttere is no concealment of his views, no beating about the bush; but. he comes out plainly and repudiates the atonement of Jesus Christ and re- solves the salvation of man into doing justly, loving mercy and walking humbly before God.
 We must confess to wonder that any man holding such a position should not be able to see how utterly illogical his position is, when meas ured by the plain teachings of Christ Himself. If I am saved by my works, what did Jesus mean when He said that He was to be lifted up az Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, that v'hosoever believeth in Him should not perish. but have eternal life?
 Between Mr. Edmonds' interpreta- tion of Micah and our Lords plain statement of what is salvation. we prefer to pin our faith to the Lord.
 We might point out other absur- dities; but what would 1t profit? The case is plain. and it only remains for the Presbytery of North Alabama to do it's duty.
 One question will present itself: If salvation depends upon walking justly, will a man be saved who tries to hold pulpit, when he openly repudiates the creed of the denomination to which that pulpit belongs?
 When he was ordained, he promised to teach and uphold the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church. Is 1t walk ing justly to break those vows, and retain the benefits that come to him through those vows?
 We are afraid that our brothers walk is as crooked as his theology Since the publication and circulation of this article the members of the. rhureb bova olronef .panfu,a,,.t,, 70,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Since the publication and circulation of this article the members of the. church have almost unanimously ral- lied around Dr. Edmonds, enthusiastic in their admiration of him as a man six or seven hundred members of the church are opposed to him. Indeed, it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffiee us second class matter un- der act of Congress March 5, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

0. E. Young. L. D. Griffis and ". D. BrumbeIoe are the only authorized trav- cling representatives Of The Age Herald in it's circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

Daily and Sunday Herald year S6.0o Daiiv without Sunday. 400 Daily and Sunday, Der month";. .5o Daily and Sunday, three months. 1.oJ Weekly Age-Herald, per annum.. DO Sunday Age-Herald, per annum.. 2.OV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

No communication will be published without it's authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned un- less stamps are enclosed for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINES. "When a stump speaker indulges in
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-17

described them like angels sounding
far up in the sky.
But the fact was that no n had
heard them ring for years and years.
There was an old mar living not far
from the church who said that his
mother had spoken of hearing them
when she was a little girl, and he was
the only one who could say as much
as that. They were Christmas chimes,
you remember, and were not meant to
be played by men or on common &C.
casions.
On Christmas eve all of the people
in the city brought their offerings to
the church to offer to the Christ child,
and when the greatest and best offer
Sng was laid on the altar, there would
come sounding through the music OF
the choir the voices of the Christmas
chimes far up in the tower. Some
said the wind rang them and others
that they were SO high angels would
set them swinging. But for many long
years, as was said before, they a
never been heard. The minister said
that people had been growing less
careful of their gifts for the Christ
child, or gave them rather to make q
display for their own honor than for
love of him, so that no offering was
brought good enough to deserve the
music of the chimes. Still, every
christmas eve, the rich people of the
city crowded to the altar, each one
trying to give some better gift than
anyone else. and the church was filled
with those who thought that perhaps
the wonderful bells would ring again.
But, although the music wa sweet
and the offerings were plenty, only
the roar Of the wind could be heard
Ear up In the old stone tower.
Now, a number OF miles from the
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-17
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas. Death has touched
into everlasting stiffness all that
was mortal of our beloved friend
and sovereign, j. T. Foster, and
Whereas, Sow. Foster was a
worthy, faithful and honored
member of our Camp, in hearty
accord with the noble teachings
Of Woodcraft and in sympathy
with every effort made by our
order for the promotion of the
interest of it's members and for
bringing it's protection to all wor-
thv men entitled to it's benefits;
therefore, be it
Resolved by Tupelo Camp No.
100, Woodmen of the World, that
in the passing away of Sovereign
Foster the members Of our Camp
have lost a friend whose generous
sympathy, words of cheer and
manifested genuineness of appre-
citation drew and held him close
to the hearts of all who knew
him well, and our community has
lost a citizen who loved his coun-
try and his fellow men and who
stood ready to do his part in the
promotion of the public interest
and to lend a hand to uplift an
unfortunate brother. Be it fur
ther
Resolved, That these resolu-
tons be spread on the minutes of
this Camp. a copy be sent to the
family of the deceased and a copy
be given each of the papers in
Tupelo for publication.
Respectfully submitted,
T. K. BOGGAN,
G.. M. CRANE,
F. L.. KINCANNON,
Committee.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-17
NORTH BOUND

For folders and other informa-
ton regarding rates. routes, ETC..
apply to C. j. Paassler, Ticket
Agent, Mobile & Ohio R. R. or
write G. E. Allen. District Pass
enger Agent. jackson, Tenn.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-17
Change of Schedules
Mobile & Ohio R. R.
Effective May End

Trains will leave Tupelo. Miss,
as follows:
The Tupelo journal., 1915-12-17

GIVE HLM--A Suggestion List that will save you
a lot of thinking and you will find our store to save
you a lot of walking, and our prices will save you a
lot of money.
The Harrison times., 1915-08-28
MAKE FINAL EFFORT
TO CREATE ORDER
PAN-AMERlCAN APPEAL FOR
WARDED TO MEXICO BY THE
UNITED STATES.

Washington.-The Pan-American ap-
peal to all elements in Mexico to cease
fighting and join in a sincere move
ment to restore constitutional govern
ment began to so forward from the
State Department.
The document was dispatched
in English to Mexico City, directed to
the various Latin-American legations,
With the appeal dispatched the
United States government will insti-
tute a friendly and persistent effort to
induce Mexican leaders who thus far
have shown a disposition to oppose
the movement, to sacrifice their per-
sonal views in the common Mexican
interest. That Gen. Carranza will
maintain the defiance he had indicated
in recent communications to his agen-
cy here on the subject is expected by
the administration, but it is regarded
as probable that many of his generals
end other adherents can be induced to
join in a peace convention.
Absolutely no resistance to the plan
is expected from any source other
than from Gen. Carranza, and in some
quarters here the feeling is growing
that even Carranza himself may re-
spond favorably to the appeal after
be has studied its friendly tone care
fully and sees that he has been misin-
formed regarding It's purposes.
The Harrison times., 1915-08-28
HEAVY PROPERTY DAMAGE RE,
PORTED BY CITIES ALONG
TEXAS COAST.
BUILDINGS ARE DESTROYED
Wharves shed-craft Wrecke!
and Vessels swept From Anchor
age and Left High
and Dry.

Dallas, TeX-GalvestOn again has
felt the heavy brunt of a tropical hur.
ricane, and has paid dearly in prop
erty damage, if not the loss of lives.
The latest word from the stricken
city told of wharves torn away, craft
demolished and vessels swept ont Of
anchorage and left high and dry.
Most of Texas from the gulf to the
northern boundary and as far west as
San Antonio was swept By winds
whose velocity varied from 45 to 50
miles an hour At San Antonio the
wind reached a maximum Of 60 miles
an hour, carrying away roofs of frail
buildings and demoralizing wire com
munication. Dallas escaped serious
damage.
The Harrison times., 1915-08-28
u. S, Army Aviator Killed,

Fort Sill, Okla-Military honors
were accorded the body of Captain
George H. Knox, who was killed here
wien an aeroplane which he was ri
loting over the United States army
maneuver grounds fell a distance of
320 feet. Lieut. r. b. Sutton, who al.
so fell with the aeroplane at the time
Captain Knox was killed, was not Sc.
riously injured.