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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
WAR ECHOES

Wall Street Journal: Those who repre- sent the best thought of America have justly admired the admirable temper and tone of the Presidents note to Germany. In construction and point. 1t is the ablest state paper since Secretary Roots instruc- tions to the American delegates at the some little popguns have gone off at half cock, with publicity inadvisedly grant ed. But the spirit of the country is vir- tually unanimous
 It has, however. not been pointed out that the best hope of peace lies in the fact that it is to the interest of the Teuton-Turkish alliance, as much as it is to that of France, Russia and Great Bri- tain, that the United states should re- main neutral. Our entry into the war, in fact might be oonceivably unfortunate for either. side. If matter of principle is involved. the patriotism of all Amer l jeans worth the name will not concern l itself about the cost.
 
 would for a time at least hamper them. in view of the urgent requirements of our own army and navy. Ultimately 1t would help, but it would place us in the undesirable position of being unable to offer that mediation the sincerity of which | is so clearly shown in the President s note.
 Germany should be able to recognize this, if only from the fact that anything like abuse is discarded in the note for a delicate irony which, it is just possible, the German foreign office may not appre- cate at it's full significance. It is, per haps. a little characteristic that some of the English newspapers have in this re- spect failed to the point.
 It is deeply to the German interest that we should remain neutral. The alleged German population in this country, of which four-fifths were born here, all sizes, men, women and children, is less than 10 per cent of the population of the United States, according to the last cen sus. This element seems to have deceived
 what has been humorously called the German intelligence" department, very much as it was deceived in expecting a revolution in Ireland. Dutch revolt in South Africa or a Mohammedan uprising against the British rule
 For the business of the country, it may
 be reassuringly said that the hest pledge
 of peace in the present serious situation
 is that it is to the interest of all partiei
 that the United States should consistent,
 maintain its position of neutrality ant
 that it should remain. as it has in tn
 past, not only the best, but the only , judge of what constitutes its neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

gains are expected between now and the end of the month. The coal min ing trade is brisk once more and there is every indication that June, July and August will witness great activity along all industrial lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

BEGINNING THE DAY-O Lord, stop me before l go too far in my wrong course that l may he pursu- ing. Let me not hurt my life beyond repair: let not injure my brother beyond redress! stay my hand. startie mel Help me to con slider the end. Help me to submit all te. Thee again. For Christ's sake. Amen.-B. VI. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

an American millionaire to stir up this country. A strong indictment. Still, the dead women and children gathered from the sea when the Lusitania went down had something to do with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
HASN'T SHOUTED HORNS

From Jasper Mountain Eagle.
 Senator Oscar w. Underwood arrived in Jasper Saturday evening and spent the night here as the guest of Senator Bankhead and family.
 The senator was en route to Sheffield and Florence to attend the Muscle Shoals celebration,san was accompanid by Hugh Roberts of Nhe Age-Herald; MT. Stephen son of the Montgomery Advertiser and others.
 The writer met Hugh Roberts, for the first time, at the reception, and he was somewhat surprised to see that Hugh hadn't sprouted horns and hoofs. On the contrary, he Is very pleasant young man.. and those who have not met him should reserve judgment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

California specialist says he can de- teet disease by listening to music notes wait from the human body while turning on an aluminium plate from east to north. Still, the old-fashloned way of feeling the pulse and looking at the tongue seems more sensible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

MT. Wilson referred to the German gov ernnient in the plural, despite the repeat ed assertions from Germany that the people and their leaders are as one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Now that the need for a larger army and navy has been forciby brought home to this country, Representative Gardner may be excused for wearing self-satis- fled look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

If man tries for half an hour to get a telephone number and doesn't lose his temper he's competent to discuss the at tltude of America toward Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
THE LAST STRAW.

T don't complain when my wife uses my razor to sharpen pencil with" said MT. Gadscomb.
 Rare forbearance.9 observed MT. Duff tel.
 And I even smiled whensI caught her painting with my shaving brush, but I got mad when she used my pocket flash light for a tack hammer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

It now transpires that Huerta has bought six flats in New York While the flag may not be worth saluting, the prop erty 1t waves over is well worth having
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

A literary critic says the world would be lovelier without the poets. A selfish thought. No one but literary critic is compelled to read poetry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

A BUSY DAY. 5 Mama, we killed 10 Indians this morn ing said Tommy sathers, with gusto. Dear mel" exclaimed Mrs. Slathers. Do you think they will stay dead?" ''No. ma'am. Cause they've got to be Germans this afternoon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

George Sylvester Viereck calls Pres ident Wilson's note to Germany "the most brutal blunder of our shirtsleeve diplo- macy" It is surprising under the cir cumstances that George remembered his Ameriean' citizenship long enough to use the possessive pronoun our"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
Progressive Cities

Notwithstanding the recent depression throughout the country, park concerts Will. be given on a large scale in most of the cities Of 100000 population and up- wards said club man.
 T have just read in one of the news papers that the city administrations of Denver had engaged Frederick N. In- nes, the celebrated bandmaster and his band of 5e musicians to give series of los concerts in the city park between Decoration day and Labor day. The con tract calls for the payment of the sum of s26,o0c for these popular musical en- tertainments. The concerts are. of course, to be free to the public
 Ny the way, Memphis has fine con cert band for its open air music. This season begins there early in June, and one of our best clarionet players, Mir Traxler, has just signed a contract with the Memphis organiza tion''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

War will be war" declares contem- porary The belligerents in Europe have certainly found it no picnic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
The Confederate Reunion

Richmond has made great prepara- tions for the Confederate Veterans re- union June l, ana g. and an immense crowd of visitors is expected on that oc- casion,' said J. V. Watts of Washington. D. c.
 When l was in Richmond last week found that the reunion was the livest topic there. The chairman of the enter- tainnent committee reported that he had heard from a7to veterans wiz had asked to be enrolled for this reunit. and he said he thought the nun ;Ra,ld be increased to 1000. But>s Es0Od
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Denmark has extended the moratorium until October IS. Large numbers of n- dividuals in this country seem to be fol- lowing suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

If Billy Sunday succeeds in cleaning up Chicago he will be entitled to a long rest and all the gate receipts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

The doom of the war Is freely pre- dicted. but at the present moment wars doom is overshadowing the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
OUR PRESIDENT

These days a man
 Is truly great Who seorns to rock The ship of state, But steadfast holds The saner view, With patience, yet,
 With courage, too. Though hatred doth Her elamor raise, He shall receive
 His need of praise When prejudice
 Is swept away And passions blind
 No longer sway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Huntsville Mercury Banner: The use- less county treasurer is one of the officers that will. in all probability. be recom- mended abolished. The sum saved will not be startling. but it shows up we'll ,,i the aggregate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
AN EXHIBITOR.

AN EXHIBITOR. You say this man has had a rather lurid past?" Yes, but mean no reflection on his character" "No?" You see he's been in the fireworks business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

MT. Taft early took his stand behind the President Still, we can't expect both of our ex-Presidents to line up together
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Dothan Eagle: Ex-President Taft is one of the most lovable of men. but when he says that business conditions in this coun- try would be worse than they are now if the war were to close. hardly anybody leves him well enough to believe it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

If any person was so foolish as to let that Mrs. Carman would be con- victed. he deserved to lose his money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

America for Americans is good slogan and does not exclude hyphen- ated Americans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

MT. Bryan acknowledges that he read President Wilson's note to Germany, so that makes it practically unahimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
ALABAMA PRESS

news to know that Dernberg will go to some other durn burg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Selma Times: What has become of tho man who said that Utopia as state of society was just around the corner?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

My heart is thirsty for that noble pledge.
 --Troilus and Cressida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Jack Johnson has decided not to be- come a French citizen which shows that France is not having all the bad luck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Troy Messenger: There will be no war yet. so far as America is concerned. Ger- many will likely make counter proposals and the matters may yet adjust then,- selves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Being a German citizen of England just now is about the least desirable plight in which one could wish to find himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
TOO BAD.

lie motored out to take the air
 And felt he really must; But swifter cars were every wher,= He merely took the dust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
PROVED.

PROVED. Oh. yes, he has some taking ways Hes just that sort of feller. And s ne'er without, on rainy days, A dandy silk umbreller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
GUESS TOO MUCH.

GUESS TOO MUCH. ''Dubkins seems to think doctors depend a great deal on guess work in handling a patient.''
 You don't believe that, do your" No. Guess work is more apparent when they make out their bills.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18

Entered at' the Birmingham, Ala, rostoffIce as second class matter un- der act of Congress March B. lsi9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-18
IT'S TIREsoME. TOO.

ITS TIREsoME. TOO. How long does 1t take you to buy dozen collars in department store?s 'Oh, about half an hour.'' You must be hard to please" Not at all. I buy the collars in two or three minutes and spend tine rest of the time waiting for my change.
 s EASY
 "Jagson has quit drinking during office hours"
 'Welll Well I admire him for that Was it much of a struggle?' No. He simply closed up his office"
 A CHANGE OF HEART. Things have come to a pretty pass for sooth Instead of an academic discussion of What is militarlsm?" we are asking feverishly. Where is our army and what the Sam Hill is the matter with our navy?'
 PEDESTRIANS SHOULD WORRY. Speaking of the left-handed compliment. an automobile speciality is on the market which is said to make a run like ---.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08
RICH WESTERNER
r. TO BUILD HERE

Henry Hunt Tomkins of Denver,
Colo, has just completed negotiations
for a $4,000 edifice to be built on the
lots known as the Pualeiiani land,
across from the Hustace property at
WAIKIKI The lots were put on the
market on Friday morning and in the
aftern BON two of them were booked
in Tomkins' name The Tomkins' wins
ter home will be credit to Hawaii.
Mr.. Tomkins is perhaps the largest
cattle owner in the West. owning a
herd of over 10000 Hereford, white
faced animals which Craze in pasture
land covering 100000 acres of fencel
land. He expects to send carload of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08
Shotgun Will
BE REHEARSED
AT OPERA HOUSE

Because OF the band concert to be
given by the Philippine Constabulary
band in Bishop park this evening. a
change was decided upon yesterday
for the rehearsal this evening of "The
Shotgun" In place of its being in the
Young Hotel, as planned, II will be at
the Opera House.
The rehearsal this evening will be
for all the principals. Sonny" Cunha
is delighted with the progress they
have made. ,
AT our last rehearsal everything
went fine" he said this morning. I'VE
will be ready before the Carnival and
II will be some show-'some' show,
you can take 1t from me.
Betty Brown. the new member Of
the cast, is perfectly suited for the
part, declared Cunha, and knows most
Of her Zines" and few of her songs
already.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08
men ON MISSION
OF GOODWILL
SPEAK At TOXIC
Professor Smaller Mathews and
Or. Quick Read Letters
From Wilson and Bryan
[By Latest MALL

TOXIC, Japan, Jan. 29.-Professor
Smaller Mathews OF the University OF
Chicago, who r. listing Japan in an
endeavor TO foster more cordial rela-
lions with the United States, read at
a meeting today letter from Presi-
dent Wilson. dated December l4th,
and also one from Secretary of State
Bryan dated December 10th, concern
ing the desire OF the United States to
create a better understanding be-
tween this country and Japan.
Professor Mathews and Rev. Sgd
ney l.. Gulick Of New York, who were
authorized at the annual convention OF
the Federal Council OF the Churches
OF Christ Of America to go to Japan
TO foster cordial relations between
the United States and Japan" re.
ceiVed an enthusiastic welcome from
the japanese and delegation of for
eigners who met them in Yokohama
and escorted them to Toxic. They
spoke today at big welcome meet
ing arranged for them by the Fedora
ton of Churches.
The press is OF the opinion that the
visit, besides its religious object, is
aimed at the promotion Of friendly
relations of Japan and America.
Explain the Letters.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 90
Professor Mathews called at the
White House and state department
just before leaving for the Orient. He
said he would travel in the interest of
the Federation of Churches, an organ
ization representing 100000 Chris
lions, and letters were given him by
both Secretary Bryan and President
Wilson. Mr. Bryan said tonight his
letter was after the form of those
usually given Americans travelling
abroad and contained only the GUS
tomary expressions Of good will to-
ward foreign countries.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08

Three shipments Of the many to
come from the commonwealth of Aus
tralia have arrived on the grounds OF
the Panama-Pacific International Elk
position. In the shipments now on the
grounds are: IL kinds of ores from the
Queensland mines: panels and lumber
cut from the native hardwoods, and
many cases Of manufactured articles,
CONNECTIONS, preserved goods, medici-
nal oils, perfumes and many cages of
Australian marsupials Exhibits also
reached San Francisco from Europe.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08

given hearty farewell, the home voy-
age being begun promptly at 9:45
p. m. ".. - 49,. ~..". T. f.. 49,"
The greatest of praise to the Maui
Knights is given by all those return,
ing, for the hearty welcome and enter.
tainment shown them and the local
members are looking forward eagerly
to a similar excursion from Maui, the
plans of which will be announced in a
short while. ..." -
Much praise is given l.. B. Reeves,
chairman of the excursion committee
of the local Knights, for the able work
of himself and committee in making
and carrying out the arrangements for
the trip. =. -. -. ! - -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08

his Hereford bulls to the islands for
breeding purposes. An old resident
of Colorado, he is a banker. cattle
man. former miner and has interests
in mercantile business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tomkins leave in the
Matsonia on Wednesday morning for
the mainland, to return shortly.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08

Jewelry valued at $4,000 was stolen
from the quarters Of Rear Admiral
De Witt. Coffman aboard the battle
ship Virginia during recent stay in
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08

With the Inauguration of four State
officers In Boston, Governor Walsh,
Democrat, was left without any col
leagues in his party In elective state
offices.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08

James L. Martin, United States dis
trict judge for Vermont, dropped dead
in railway station at Montpelier.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-08

STAR.BULLETIN GIVES YOU
TODAY'S NEWS TO-DAY
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-09-03
TECHNIC OF PAINTING.
Modern Color Methods and Those of
the Old Masters.

Modern Color Methods and Those of
the Old Masters.
Many persons think that the paint
ings by the old masters owe their per-
manency in some degree to secret proc
esses now lost. In the Journal Of the
Franklin institute Dr. Maximilian Toch
points out that as a matter of fact the
old masters used only those few colors
(madder, for example) the permanency
Of which was well established, and
that they avoided mixing colors known
to have a bad chemical effect on one
another.
incidentally he describes the scien-
tific methods of detecting later day
copies. Zinc white, where fake white
would have been used, protoplasmic re-
mains in the cells of the wood used for
the picture and the transparency of
the bitumen in the shadows are proofs
that a picture is not a genuine anti
tique. In respect to deteriorat ton the
author mentions the bad effects of
smoke and modern gas fumes and. aft
er saying that either light or darkness
may bleach a picture, points out that
some pictures that have been kept in
the dark can be restored by placing
them in bright sunlight
Finally DR., Toch condemns those
modern painters who substitute the
collapsible tube or palette knife for the
brush on the ground tina: the fakes Of
color thus attached to the canvas will
crack off and become detached. II
that method had been used by the an
clients no trace of their work would
now exist.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-09-03
WARRlNG ON RUST.
Problems With Which Iron and Steel
Experts Are Wrestling.

This age of steel has reused world
wide battle with rust. and more chem
lists and other experts are studying pos
sible weapons for this battle than are
busy on almost any other industrial
problem. Concrete owes much Of its
present growth to the difficulty OF pro-
tecting steel and iron against rust.
Absolutely pure iron will not rust,
and fairly pure iron will rust only
slowly. One way. therefore, Is TO i'm
prove the grade Of iron. and manufac-
turers now sell iron that is guaranteed
to withstand rust for considerable pc
RODS 1t is possible. though expensive,
TO purify iron completely by electricity.
and electrolytic iron, as il is called,
may before long be common CONNER
cially.
Surface coats of protection are. how
ever, the favOrite methods OF today,
and many such coatings have appeared
lately. The latest one is metal coat
that can be applied on an iron or steel
structure after ii has been erected I'm
much the same way that paint is ap-
piled. Finely powdered metals-such
as tin. lead or zinc. or all three I'm
proper proportion-are mixed In oil and
painted on the bridge or column or
other structure that needs protection.
Then the painted surface is heated by
hand torch or In whatever way is
most convenient.
The oil burns away, and the pow
dered metal mets. but does not run.
As the metal cools 1t takes tight grip
on the iron surface and forms a tin or
alloy coat. which stops rust.-Saturday
Evening Post
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-09-03
HIS SPEECH WAS SHORT.
It Was Also Right to the Point, and the
Jury Did the Rest.

A Chicago lawyer tells of Il prOSecut-
Ing attorney III II circuit court of an H.
tinoiS county GoCc Years ago whose
early education had been defective. but
who as So Snrcwu dud "lUu2 li,;,Ged"
that few more dangerous antagonists
could be found at the bar in that re-
gion.
At one time he had procured the in
dictment of a man for theft. The
amount alleged to have been stolen
was $5, and at that time the penalty
for stealing $5 or more was imprison-
ment at hard labor in the penitentiary.
For stealing less than that amount the
punishment was confinement in the
county jail without labor.
The evidence proved beyond dispute
the theft Of a five dollar note of the
State Bank of Illinois. but the pris-
oner's counsel brought several busi-
ness men to swear that it was not
worth its face value in gold, but all
agreed that in ordinary transactions it
would pass for S..
Over this testimony the prisoners
counsel Quibbled for two hours while
the prosecuting attorney listened in
patience.
When his turn came he arose and de-
livered himself as follows:
Gentlemen, hope the learned coun-
sci won't get offended if l don't talk
but just one minute. All I've got to
say is this: The prisoner don't pretend
to deny that he stole our money. and
all he asks Of you is just to give him
the privilege Of stealin' 1t at a dis
countr'
He sat down. and the jury sent the
thief to the penitentiary.-Case and
Comment.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-09-03
PERTLS OF BAD AIR.
Reduced Vitality, Loss of Appetite and
General Bad Health.

Air is bad when it is overheated,
when il contains an excess of moisture
and when it is chemically contaminat-
ed This is the conclusion Of the New
York state commission on ventilation
as summarized 10y Professor c. +. A.
WinSlow. chairman.
The first Indictment against bad air
shows that an increase in Temperatures
beyond the normal 20 degrees pro-
luceS serious arrangement of the vase
motor mechanism OF the body, result
ING in Il rise Of temperature, increased
pulse and lowered blood pressure,
with Il CORRESPONDING decrease in etfl-
cheney, both physical and mental In
addition TO this, ovcrheating cOnduces
TO an undesirable congestion OF the
mucous membranes of the nose. thus
possibly paving the way for colds. sore
throatS and attacks of various germ
diseases.
The work of the commission also
proves that rhcmical avcumulations in
the air H. u result of air Stagnation
bring about decreased appetite for
favorable effect on the entire body.
I'm the commissions experiments the
people living i'll flesh air ate NJ TO l3
per cent more than those living in stag
nant air.
These experiments" says Professor
Winslow. indicate that fresh air is
needed at all times ana in all places.
While we have changed our ideas as
to what causes bad air. ventilation is
just as essential TO remove heat pro-
duced by human bodies as il was once
thought to be to remove the carbon
diOXide produced by human lungs, and
it is now proved also 10 be essential for
carrying away chemical products which
exert measurable effect upon the ap-
petite for food People who live and
work in overheated and unventilated
rooms are reducing their vitality and
rendering themselves an easy prey TO
all sorts Of diseases"