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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Georgia the Lawless State

There was time when lynchings were frequent in many states, but now Georgia is the only one in the union where mob law is common.
 The last chapter in the life of Leo M. Frank ended when lynchers took him from the penitehtiary farm at Milledgeville in the night time and spirited him away to Marietta, near the home of the girl he was charged with murdering, and there hanged him to tree until he was dead. Whether or not Frank was guilty of the crime for which he was tried, Governor Slaton had honest doubts, as had many other people who had | followed the case closely; and the governor, acting according to the dic- tates of his conscience, commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment. That was the executives right and the public should have accepted it without question; but mob gathered around Governor Slaton's home, four miles from Atlanta, and there proceeded to make a riotous demonstration The rioters injured the governors prop erty and threatened the governor him. self with bodily harm. The military had to be ordered to the scene and kept on duty there several days to protect Governor Slaton's life. Was there ever such an indictment against any state as that anti-Slaton mob caused? All the lynchings in Georgia and they have been countless-and the Atlanta race riots themselves pale into insignificance when compared with the attitude of the mob toward the states chief magistrate.
 Governor Harris, when he succeeded Governor Slaton, possibly felt that the turbulent spirit had subsided, but he was to blame for taking anything for granted in that respect. Knowing as he did the mobbish tendency in Georgia, the governor should have left nothing undone to protect Frank s life.
 Every one of the malefactors mak- ing up the mob should be brought to justice and tried for murder. In the meantime the good people of Georgia should start a statewide campaign of education for law and order.
 We'll may Georgia put on sack cloth and ashes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
PLAYING WITH FIRE

From the Raleigh News and Observer
 If the British government adheres to policy-and makes this policy more drastic-of keeping American cotton from the markets which seek it, either by its orders In council or by mak- Ing cotton contraband of war, Nit is playing with fire in relation to Its own textile industries. for its mills may be put to it after awhile to keep their plants going. The English cotton. manufacturers are absolutely depend ent on the American farmer, for de- spite the fact that the British gov ernment and associations of England have tried to make greater cotton production in India and Africa there has been no appreciable increase from the fields of these countries which has found it's way to the English mills
 Our southern farmers have shown this year that they are turning their attention. more than ever before to the raising of corn and wheat They are learning-and learning fast-that they must diversity. The very figures of this year show that if we produced less cot ton and more foodstuffs, more live stock also, we would plunge ahead in prosperity The south is not always soing to remain the slave of cotton, and when our farmers diversity in real earnest they will become far more Independent. Indeed, if there Is les sened cotton crop they will be dic- tating prices of cotton. It will then be the day of What we will take" on the nf ha fo { will you give" to the cotton buyers
 Suppose the day should come that the south decides to put it's dependence on other crops than cotton, instead of increasing its cotton crop to. meet a world wide demand? What then for the English mills? In place of the Brit ish government putting obstacles In the way of the cotton grower it should be fostering the production of cotton, For the war is going to end some day, and then the English mills will be cry ing aloud for cotton. And they must set it from America if at all. If Great Britain, in a mistaken policy, drives the cotton farmers of the south from growing cotton, and they go in for other crops which are found to pay, they would hardly go back to the ups and downs of cotton. unless the price | vas jumped to perhaps twice the 10 cents a pound which would now keep 1 the production going.
 England's best interests demand that 1t give assistance to the growing oi
 cotton. It should encourage it. That
 country has much at stake as to the
 extension of its trade after the wal
 is over. There Is need for the exer.
 else of forwardloolSing statesmanshir
 'n England just now, for if that is not
 the kind in charge there will come
 a day of reckoning when there Is a
 fiercer competition for the trade of the
 world which is going to come wher | peace again reigns in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
OUR ARMY CAMELS

haustive probe was made of Majors dis appearance.
 A caravan loaded with supplies vent into the city of Sutherland Springs on one occasion, and the cames were wa tered at the town we'll It was the boast of the city that the well had never gone dry. About half the camels took a drink and the we'll was dry. The disturbance caused by the remaining thirsty camels set the population into panic.
 But the endless feud between the camels and the soldiers soon convinced the gov ernment that railroads would do just as well. The rush to California was we'll over and frontier troubles were well un- der control by the time the war broke out. The government withdrew the for eign camel agents and closed the foreign offices By the time the war was over the camels died and some were stolen. Others escaped to the desert. and even today a hoary wild camel, white with age. occasionally terrifles Sunday news- paper feature writers into writing some- thing about it. Very likely the ones which didn't go to the desert swan back to Egypt. Both reports are authenticated in the same degree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
WHEN TIIA-DRINKING WAS "BAsE', From the Savannah News


 While prohibition Is so much to the front in Georgia and legislators are sharp ening their wits against each other in the wet and dry struggle, 1t is interesting to reflect that tea, which in this country has come to be considered the peculiar de- light of women, was looked upon with horror at its first introduction into Ems land 250 years ago. Henry Savi,e wrote In 1878, to his uncle. Secretary Coventry, with stern disapproval of those who call for tea instead of pipes and bottles after dinner-a base, unworthy Indian practice, which I must ever admire your most Christian family for not admitting" He added despondently: "The truth Is. all | nations are growing so wicked as to have | some of these filthy customs
 Such are the consolatons of history England has come a far way since those days in the matter of tea drinking, but America has been slow to follow her "un- l Christian" example. Even as long ago as the visit of Dickens to America we were evidently drinking beverages stronger 1 than tea, as witness his delectable de- scription of a sherry cobbler, offered by | I tumbler, piled up to the brim with little blocks of clear, transparent ice, through which one or two thin slices of lemon and golden liquid of delicious appear ance appealed from the still depths be- low to the loving eye of the spectator ' Martin Chuzzlewit, exhorted by his man drank.
 "'This wonderful invention, sr,' said Mark, tenderly batting the empty glass Is called a cobbler. Sherry cobbler when you name 1t long; cobbler, when you name 1 it short Now you're equal to having your boots off, and are in every particu- lar worth mentioning. another man." Seventy-five years ago, then, accord ing to Dickens, we were pursuing our ev ways and mixing those strange potions which have been the wonder and envy ol foreigners, but we have taken our tea drinking in moderation. Tea rooms in ths !, English fashion have risen and had . passing vogue in our big cities while an other of our national pastimes has found It's way to England and over the door o the London confectioner's Is the legend
 American ice cream soda sold here"
 Now, however. things may change ant Georgia legislators may make the teacIl supplant the cocktail the highball ant even the exuberant mint julep who's magic may cast golden spell over thu hottest day of summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Prosperous Shreveport

Shreveport is after the next convention of the Southern Cattle Mems association, and we will use every legitimate effort to secure it." said J. B. Babb, formerly of Birmingham. now secretary of Shreve- ports civic body, who Is registered at the Motion. G tsa iaf-A - v
 shreveport is as every one should know, q wde-awake. prosperous city. Business conditions there are good We have had little or no depression and with our varied interests we look forward to high degree of prosperity this fall.
 ''As to cattle raising many farmers near Shreveport are engaging extensively in that branch of husbandry. The cattle mems convention would, of course, give the new industry in our section fine impetus"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
NATURES CRUSHING PLANT From the Engineering and Mining Jour-

CHOShlNG PLANT From the Engineering and Mining Jour-
 nal.
 A well-known manufacturer of crushing machinery gives it as his opinion that there is but one manufacturer who has ever produced a perfect pulverizing ma chine, and that is the Divine Inventor. He continues: T examined one of His machines in 1882. I was impressed with its magnificent output of 100000 tons q day, crushed from coarse to shines or silt, according to figures given in a report of the United States geological survey. I am referring to the great Colorado river. It generates its own power with no loss of time for repairs, no slipping of tap pets. no broken. cams and no dropping of stamp heads-a perfect work from start to finish, and a perfect object les- son for the inventor. Large irregular rocks arc worn into boulders and from that into cobblestones. and from cobble- stones into sand, and from sand into slime. and then delivered to points where. the product will do the most good for the human race. The immense Imperial val ley and various other valleys have the finished product from that magnificent pulverizing machine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
\ Bright Outlook

"I met MT. Harding in New York last week and he was taking reasonably optimistic view of the cotton situation, said President w. w. Crawford of the American Trust and Savings bank, who returned day or two ago from short vacation spent in the east.
 Many of us have seen cotton much lower than it is now and the south sur vived. have an idea that the farmers will get a better price this fall than some of the cotton men have been figur- ing on. This years crop was made at much less cost than usual and that will count for much.
 Bright business prospects are the rule throughout the country now and condi- tions in the south are improving every day. The Birmingham district is in ex- ceptionally fine shape"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
From Colorado

returned this far from the Pacinc coast" writes Judge Alvin M. Douglas Am camping out here with an Ala hama crowd and we are certainly nav ing a great time. The climate is sim- ply fine; sleep under blankets every night. Colorado scenery, l believe, Is unrivaled for beauty and grandeur, and my crowd Is taking everything in witf much enjoyment.
 q expect to go to Chicago from here and return to Alabama via St. Louis, reaching Birmingham, about the 20th.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
HOTEL LOBRIES
Brisk Passenger Traffic

Several months ago passenger traffic hereabouts was quite dull, but it has been improving steadily and is now very brisk" said M. Coxwell, district passen- ger agent of the Southern.
 business and indications an point to a great rush this fall.
 Prosperity is taking a decided hold here. The pay rolls are increasing fast and when the big industries are prosper ing the railroads naturally share in the general thrift that follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
ONE OF THE LIVES GOD GIVES US

VI From the Baltimore Sun.
 This is one of the lives God gives us.
 And whether we ever know more
 It is sweet to stand in this promised land Like a little child in, door
 Like little child that trembles
 In awe of the things to see
 This life, like thing that dissembles The dream of life to be!
 As the one life runs to the many.
 And the many to one life at last,
 Thank God for the life that He gives us
 And those that may be and are past,
 For out of this hour is our message.
 And here in this day is our call-
 This is one of the lives God gives us. To live 1t as if it were all. An, so. let me meet the great Challenge. And so let me stand in my door, With smile on my lips like the morning And dream of the morn to adore. For whatever the past may have given, Or taken away-it is now must look for my all that is heaven l must strive for the crown on my brow! This is one of the lives God gives us, To be taken. or bitter or sweet: To rise from or fall from, God help us Like flowers or like weeds at His feet! And the brave heart sings to the future.
 That he knows he will find 1t somewhere,
 With his back to the wall as he battles. s
 And smile meath his shadow and carei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
The German Submarine

While the British have made good their boast to sweep German shipping
 from the sea and bottle up the Kaiser's navy, the sinking of the transport Royal Edward, with heavy loss of life. by German submarine comes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Memoirs New March

The march which MT. Memoli re- gently composed in honor of the Rotary club, entitled the Rotary Spirit has been played this week by Miss Taul at the Southern club and has been mucn enjoyed by club members and their guests in the cafe" said Secretary R. B. Mcdowell.
 Tt is a good marching march and should go we'll on a band in parade. Piano copies have been published by the Williams Music house and the sale will doubtless be large"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
The Alabama Crops

Tn travelling through the state recently have been delighted to see such big corn crop as has been raised this year, said William M Burgin.
 The early crop is all made now. The middle crop suffered from the drouth, but the rains this month saved the late crop. On the whole, Alabama's corn production this year wifi reach very high record. The other crops have been good and this year wtu be remembered as one of great abundance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

From the Charlotte Observer.
 Pretty soon the colored pictures with the race horses and the mammoth agri- cultural products will go upon the bill- boards announcing the coming of the fair. And this year the pictures of the big farm and garden products will be more nearly true to life than ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
ROBSON THE LOSER

From the Knoxville Sentinel. The Cincinnati Times-St takes the
 alarmist cup championship from Cap tain Hobson and awards it to Senator Lewis of Illinois. And this without
 asking the coloneis expert advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

In addition to many alien races on it's frontiers, there are three main groups of people in Russia itself, says a writer In the Boston Transcript. They differ not only In habits dialect and tempera- ment, but in physique as well. The first and largest of the three groups are the Great Russians who number about S2,000 OOc and occupy the heart of Russia, with Moscow as the center. The Little Rus sian group is about 37,OOO,OOo strong, hold ing territory south and southwest, with their center at the old capital of the Rus sians on the Dneper at Iiev. The White Russian group, numbering about 500c,0 occupies lands east of Poland and northward around Lithunia. The lam guage spoken by these three groups is basically the same, but differs so much in idiom that they cannot understand each other. Their physical difference is also striking, the Great Russian beine blond with chestnut or auburn hair, light complexion and beer-colored eyes, while the Little Russian is inclined to be swarth, and is considerably taller than the grea Russian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord. help me to rejoice in Christ my Savior! He takes nway my dread Of God and reveals to me n Father! He shows me the horror of sin and the beauty of holiness! He gives me the victory over my lower self! He unveils my destiny in God! Amen H. Nj. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
LIKES HER .OiN

From the Fl Paso Times
 The Germans have just fined the city of Antwerp s50,00o for indulging in the celebration of Belgian holiday This serves to remind us that Germany has lost none of her fondness for Belgian coin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
SERVES FEM RIGL'r
he Rochester Herald

From the Rochester Herald. Americans in the City of Mexico and Vera Cruz who refused to leave the country when warned by the state de- ma rtment are now calling frantically for battleships and marines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

The crack in the Liberty bell has wid- ened -thousandth of an inch lince the day the relic left Philadelphia for San Francisco, an increase so small that even a lynx-eyed patriot would hardly notice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
KENTUCKY UNcoNvI~cED
m inc Rocnester Herald.

From the Rochester Herald.
 Congressman Stanley won the guber- natorial nomination in Kentucky over two opponents by 10000. He ran on t platform opposing statewide prohibi- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

Golf, says a paragrapher, Is no longer a rich mans game. And, furthermore,
 familiarity with golf no longer implies a
 taste for Scotch whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
A SPEED KING.

Time was when good old Dobbin
 Hauled lovers down the lane, And he was not expected to
 Go faster than a train. But nowadays the motor car
 Has come upon the scene And Cupid strikes a swifter pace,
 Propelled by gasoline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

The Germans should not object to an for the allies According to reformers, that's an indirect way of helping Ger many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

contemporary defends ragtime on the ground that 1t promotes happiness. That depends a great deal on the time when and the place where it is played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

Now that women bathers at certain re- sorts are no longer required to wear stockings, the upkeep of bathing suit will be considerably reduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

If backed by the German government, "Fatherland" doesn't have to worry whether subscribers pay up promptly or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

War correspondents who weary of the firing line may find rest and quiet in Nor way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

The Balkan states were never averse to fighting among themselves, but they seem to realize that entering the present war is a much more serious matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

President Wilson frequently walks the streets of an American city unrecognized,
 but popular moving picture star would be spotted in a moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

Thanks to his thrifty habits, Harry
 Lauder has been able to lend the Brit ish government some money at fair rate of interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

1t would be dark day for Russia if Petrosrad should become St Peters burg again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
HIS OPINION

HIS OPINION.
 And you don't think peace is in sight?" NO. And I don't think it will ever be in sight as long as we continue to look for 1t through a periscope."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

Monte Carlo is probably just about as lively now as the average rural ceme- tery on a week day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

In renouncing his American citizenship, Henry James went further than MT. Bryan, who merely resigned from the cabinet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
HERE, roo

Judging from the patronage accorded 1t 10-cent baseball has come to stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

'sauerkraut will be cheaper, but some peop,s insist that sauerkraut isn't food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
cHAnAcTERisrIc FIGHT

From the Talladega Home.
 Dr. Cunninghnn's vigorous stand in th- health department fight is char aCtcristic, T,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
A DIVERSION.

Who is that small meek man sitting at the rear of the hall?"
 That's MT Gadspur, husband of the woman who is addressing this suffrage meeting" Do you suppose he enjoys hearing her speak?" He doesn't seem to be enjoying him. self. Sttl. you never can tell. It may be relief to him to hear her assail his sex in general and not himself in particular" MELANCHOLY TIDINGS.
 50 you've been to the seashore?"
 Yep And what did the sad sea waves say to your" They seemed to be murmurins, At che end of the week you'll owe s2s.oo for room and board. !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18

Talladega Daily Home: If man were told he was profiting by the labors of others he would get angry, but that is just what every man is doing when he fails to help in undertakings for the towns good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

DELICATE MORTAL. 'Why aren't you at work?" I'm victim of labor troubles, mum" What sort of labor troubles?" Every time gets job de man works for wants me ter do more'n feel dat I'm physically able ter stand"
 THE RIGHT WORD, T have corking scheme to make money"
 Are you sure that's the right adjec- tive?"
 "Oh, yes. I used 'corking' advisedly. I'm going into the bottling business"
 WELL EQUIPPED.
 Has spottsville a good fire depart ment?
 "one of the most dazzling in the coun- try"
 What do you mean by that?" You see, our fremen are volunteers and when they turn out it's hard to say which attracts more attention, the fire. it. self or the firemen's uniforms
 LIGHT FOR THE JOURNEY. It matters not what he was dreaming, He died with a smile on his face, For in life it's an old, old story That few win the heart-breaking race. But dreaming lends zest to labors. Whatever our hands find to do, And dreams win the soul from it's sor- rows, Though never a one comes true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-18
Montgomery Times: Rirminpban n,

Montgomery Times: Birmingham is putting on the airs of a seaport town since the completion of Lock r, although she Is just 30 miles from Bankhead lake
 That city Is going to get all there is out of the opening of the Warrior to naviga- tlon and she Is right