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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
Birmingham Bankers Address

Oscar Wells, president of the First National Bank of Birmingham, was one of the speakers at the annual con- yention of the Tennessee Bankers association, held at Nashville yester- day. and while his clean cut and force full address was of interest chiefly to the banking world, it contained much that had an appeal for the average business man and the average farmer. After outlining the beneficent ef- feet of the federal reserve act and suggesting further development of the system, MT. Wells took up the question of rural credits. AS desir- able as a system of such credits would be no one has yet evolved plan that seemed workable, or, at least, that would meet with general support. Along this line MT. Wells seid:
 This is an important matter, and one which could profitaby be studied by all those interested In financial subjects. Next to the pas sage of the federal reserve act, which was the most vital financial enactment to all of the people of whatsoever activity that Congress l,, 1ar oIyo d,tr rircr generation, is the consideration of some measure affording plan of rural credits. If we are to solve this very important problem wisely, we must make careful scrutiny of the successes that have been wrought in other countries and then avoid the conclusion that the transplanting may be done in our own without a survey of the conditions in which the principles found abroad must grow and de- velop.
 While there has been some agita- tion of this matter throughout the country, no well defined plan has taken root among the students of it, with the result that there are about as many opinions al there are advocates. 1t must be admitted that whether rural credits may be undertaken through national legis- 1ation or find a beginning by the approval of state governments. the essential qualities must remain. the sources of revenue by which the plan may be sustained, and the method of eauitably distributing the benefits among those who are to be helped. These two things being definitely and satisfactorily ar ranged, the balance becomes re- solved into merely completion of the details of organization.
 MT. Wells address will be regard ed as an Illuminating acquisition to banking and economic literature. It will be published in the proceedings of the Tennessee Bankers association and will be widely distributed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Ready to Pay Cash

cuiry on the part of northern home seekers for farm lands in Alabama as there is at the present time and q significant fact is that these pres pective settlers among us are ready to pay cash" said J. E. Penny, the real estate agent who makes d speciality of trading in agricultural property. "The homeseekers with whom I am in correspondence are after low prices, but that is all right They of- fer to pay the money down for what they buy.
 q look for large tide of desirable settlers within the near future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
TIPS FROM TEXAS
From the Dallas News.

NeWS.
 Another underlying cause of divorce is the general tendency to jitney up to the matrimonial altar.
 Moreover, when a man spends his money before he earns it he may not earn it at all.
 If the truth could be discovered, prob- ably it would be found that the donkey S pride is in his ears rather than his family tree.
 As general thing. when a young man tells girl he loves her unto everlasting he hasn't thought more than two weeks ahead.
 UT course, a grown woman can dress like young girl if she wants to- It's a free country. But what would she think of the grown man who would wear short pants that buttoned onto . waist?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

all an educational institution the result of his labors has been promising.
 The French population is always too small to support adequately even the smallest theatre. The appeal must be made first to youth seeking increased knowledge of French language and dic- ton, and generally speaking to Ameri- cans who desire to keep up in their French" For these the old repertory generally suffices. MT. Bonheur has not neglected the classics, and it would be well if one night weekly could be set apart hereafter for old plays of acknowl- edged worth-those of Labiche Pail leron and Augier, as well as those of Racine Corneille and Moliere. Announce ments of new plays written expressly for this country by contemporary French writers sound well, but, after all, the ba ok bone of a French threatre in this town must be the classical and accepted French drama which we have all read Players are needed who can recite the Alexandrines with taste and effect. who know the traditions. MT. Bonheur has done very well. A season of 16 weeks with nine performances each week. rep resents commendable achievement. It looks as if his French playhouse might become a recognized factor in New York threatricals,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
Continuance of Active Bu.ires.

A prominent New York banker and broker predicts continuance of the present wave of prosperity. He says among other things:
 Wall streets leaders with sure in stinct and even surer knowledge have been discounting industrial recovery. For the very decided change from de- spair to courage which has taken place since January many reasons have been advanced; chief of these being lessened hostility to big business, the successful establishment of the federal reserve sys- tenn, the adjustment of our finances to a war basis and a growing belief that the end of the war Is not far distant The war will prove a favorable factor in keeping the extravagant American people at home this summer, thereby preventing about $200,00o.OOO from be ing spent in Europe instead of this country, the effect of which will be vast ly important. To such favorable con ditions as these must now be added the proved soundness of business in the United States and the wide prepared ness to respond to any new and encour- aging influences"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
RUNS IN THE FAMILY.

RUNS IN THE FAMILY.
 A bald-headed young man of 2O-odd years was very much in the limeight to- night when University of Illinois students successfully produced the operetta, "A Maid and a Myth" One of the features was the lyrics. which the young man had written. He had followed in the foot steps of his father in writing clever verse He was Roswell Francis Field, son of Eugene Field.-Champagne Qll) News Dispatch.
 Evidently Roswell has not only inher- ited his fathers gift for versifying, but also the elder Fields facility for losing his hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
THEN THEY FOUGHT.

THEN THEY FOUGHT.
 Shaking your fist in my face cannot alter my convictions, sir" But showing 1t little closer might alter your features"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
REcINNING THE DAY-o srn

BEGINNING THE DAY-O gra- cious God, bless those widowed souls that find themselves desolate and tired in the midst of the great, grey world. Supply the place of inc lost with Thy warm presence. Yea, in Thee and in Thy promises may they have their dead back again to enjoy without fear, even now and fOrevermOre. In Christs name. Amen,-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Some newspaper readers actually grow peevish when their favorite journal is- sues the picture of a baseball player in- stead of stage beauty as Sunday sup pement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

jority of it went to bellgerents and was doubtless intended for military use. It is also probable that exports of arms and ammunition may be increased in months subsequent to February But of the $92,- 415, FPS shipped up to that month less than one-tenth was available for killing in bat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

A German scientist has discovered a process for making oil from moIasses. but what this country needs is an easily di- gestible fapjack that can be consumed in large quantities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

An Illinois woman has been arrest ed' charged with buying votes Where is the pessimistic knocker who says women never will understand pol itics?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

It is possible to hire an automobile and orlVer Tor trip across the continent to the San Francisco fair, but the average jitney bus" goes no farther than the suburbs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

The Macedonian brigand who kidnaped Ellen Stone has been slain by an un- known person. At any rate, he was a brave man and proved it by Kidnapping Ellen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

England has stopped all football games until the close of the war. Fig tres that enough casualties are re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

"The German baby has the same right as the English baby or the Russian baby says pr. Dernburg. Certainly. They may all grow up and be food for cannon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

REASONABLE WEATHER. We hear the ..footbeats' of the rain Upon the sounding roof But why should anyone complain Who has a waterproof? To stay indoors a little while Is not so hard to do: A pipe and novel will beguile, But should it happen you Must venture forth on pavements wet, Don't let that crease your brow Iris April, friend, so don't forget The rain is needed now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

John Bull has a naval hase closer to the the Panama canal than Uncle Sam, which may account in some degree for his will ingness to take hand in tits manage ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

While Switzerland is now open for tour ists, many of the latter for good and suf- ficient reasons are not able to accept the cordial invitations of Swiss inn keepers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
 FIRST AID.

An artillery battle was raging. The din was terrific Suddenly war correspen- dent. one of the favored few permitted to see a little real fighting, clapped his hands to his ears and cried, "I fear my tympanum is splitr' 'Too badt' roared friendly Tom my" I've got a needle and some thread in my kit, if that'n help you any"
 LIVELY.
 'Tis better than bits
 Of late war news,
 The battle of wits
 At Syracuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

A writer made the statement recently that most of the worth while literature of this country is being produced in the mid ale west. Oh, yes. The author himself is a product Of the middle west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
SOON ENDED.

we never have prolonged arguments at our house."
 Lucky manl presume your wife does not argue.'
 "oh, yes; but she's so alarmed clever at itt'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

If Germany had the Freedom of the seas," which she so much desires, she would no longer question the neutrality of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

An expert says the new dances will give way to the waltz. Glad tidings for the old-fas shioned man who can't qualify as an acrobat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

There is a growing impression that Woodrow Wilson will be opposed for the presidency in 1916 by gentleman with prominent teeth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

A Chicago school principal recom- mends hot soup to cure boys of play ing hockey. Ice cream might prove ef- fective, too, as summer days come on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Wellesley college girls have organ ized a baseball team. The diamond al- ways did have an attraction for girls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Twenty-two per cent of Princeton sen iors say they have never been kissed. Is 1t possible that they also expect the gen tie sex to do the proposing?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Starvation in China is producing large numbers of clay eaters. The nutritive value of clay is about on a par with that of excelsior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Astor and his wife are to fly, say press reports. We'll, people of their wealth are often high fliers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Being Belgian just now isn't exact ly a soft snap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

It seems that Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Chinas shining statesman might ne- gotiate rift in the clouds which seem to be lowering over his country. Now Is the time to get busy, Doc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
NO ARGUMENTS.

Any war experts in this community?' asked the new arrival
 "No," answered the native Were all tollerbul friendly hereabouts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Naidivfa, Chile, and large part of the province of valdiva. have been called the
 Deutchland of South America" When the nrst German colonists arrived at Val divia about 65 years ago the town con sisted of % houses which for the most part were mere novels. valdivia is now fourishing city of 10000 inhabitants with broad, well kept streets, handsome stores and buildings of stone and rein forced concrete. The city is situated on the Valdivia river about 12 miles from the Pacific. Because the river will not accom- modate ocean going vessels, goods are brought to Valdivia and transported to the sea in barges. The seaport is Corral. now one of the principal places in south Chile. rom which machinery and agricultural implements are distributed. The first ship Of German colonists to arrive had on board s5 settlers. In the next 15 years more than 400 emgrants landed. With characteristic energy and thoroughness they soon transformed little known dis trict into one of the most prosperous in Chile. The farming lands of southern Chile are among the richest on the conti- nent. The northern part of the country IS bleak and dry. but the southern portion is highly productive and has plenty of moisture Great forests of antarctic beech and pine are found hare hut inc timber is of an inferior quality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
BARONs OUGHT TO BE THERE

From the Decaturs Daily. Conditions will never become normal in
 Dixie until Nashville drops out of first place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
Returns from Auburn


 '1'he Alabama Polytechnic institute has a good enrolment this year." said R. L. Howell of Birmingham, who has Just returned after a few days visit to Auburn.
 The student body, I believe, num- bers fully 750, which is very good in oeed considering the heavy reduction in the price of cotton at the begin ming of the scholastic year. Birming- ham is we'll represented, there being some 70 young men hailing from this city. For the past five or six days evangelistic meetings conducted by pr. W. D. Wetherford, student secretary Tor the south, who represents the Young Mems Christian association, have been features of the institute life. It was in connection with these meet ipgs that I visited Auburn. The meet ings were we'll attended
 "One of the most noticeable i'm provements now in progress at Au- burn is the handsome home being erected for the president, Dr. Thach. It will be on the colonial style and will be really magnificent. Dr. Thach, " tho NoJ, 10 ihOSt plSdSdllL colt versationalist and Mrs Thach, whom I had the pleasure of meeting, is a most charming lady. Dr. and Mrs. Thach entertain with the old-tirnc southern hospitality and enjoyed greatly my visit to their home" Quoted Underwood Howard Elliott, president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company. in his recent speech at Norwich. Conn.,, which has attract ed much attention. when he touched upon the interstate commerce comm;s- sion and quoted from decision of that tribunal-"We cannot afford to have poor railroads insufficiently equipped ,'' etc.-continued:
 Senator Underwood. frequently men tioned as the next democratic candi- date for President, also realizes this situation of our transportation sys- tems, for he said the other day: It is not enough for the government tc permit these men to rise from the prostration which has overtaken them and thdir affairs. We have reached the point dn our way to social bettcrment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Lady Duff-Gordon travels in the style
 befitting queen of fashion whose sub jects pay her willing tribute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

OH, JOY! POLICE GET BOUQUET! From the Gadsden Evening Journal
 A Birmingham car conductor has been arrested on the charge of putting tacks In the way of Jitney busses. The officers were sharper than the Jacks and caught the motorman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
HARD WORK. REWARDED.

She has complexion that's perfect ands charmed To hear you say so when inspecting it;
 That isn't surprising when one is in- formed She spent seven years in perfecting it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

George McMasters, o. E. Young and W. D. Brumbeloe are the only author ized travelling representatives of Ire Are-Herald in It's circulation depart ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
JUST so.

'I see where an heiress eloped with a poor young man because he didn't tango. 5 What do you infer from that?'' "A wall flower occasionally gets an in- ning."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
KEEP BUSY.

In all .men's lives 'tis said there comes a
 time When melancholy claims them for her
 own; It may be that they've spent their only
 dime. Or else have wealth and still must live
 alone Occasions are when scores of earthly ills Assail the stoutest heart and haply
 break, Yet he who every waking moment fills 7 With useful labor may some comfort
 take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
APPROPRIATE.

She was clad in costly gown of bat tleship gray
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

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 Eastern business office, Rooms AZ 10 50. inclusive, Tribune building, New York city; western business otIlce. Tribune building, Chicago. The 5. '. Beckwith Special Agency, agents ror- eign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, rostoffIce as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 3, 1Si9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

No communication will be published without its authors name. Rejecteh manuscript will not be returned un- less stamps are enclosed for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Remittances can be made at current late of exchange The Age-Herald will not be responsible for money sent through the mails. Address
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Why not? Her husband is big gum
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-16
PLAN BARGE LINE ON RIVER
Navigation Boosters Plan to Start
One or Two Freight Carriers on
Missouri Within Year.
THEN MAKE PLEA TO CONGRESS

To get one or two river barges in shape
and have them carrying freight between
Omaha and Kansas City within the next
year or eighteen months, is pretty def
initely known 70 be the plan of the
Missouri river navigation boosters in
Omaha. although they are practically
pledged to say nothing about it until
they are about ready TO launch their
boats. They have been working largely
with the idea of springing a surprise.
The plan, OF course, Is to get these
barges on the water, get them into regu-
lar service carrying freight regularly and
performing all the functions that the
larger barge lines farther down the river
are performing. so that the local boosters
will have something more definite than
mere theory upon which to hang their
plea of support of the movement for Mis-
souri, river navigation.
1t is recognized that Il is much harder
TO successfully approach congress for
river navigation appropriation when no
navigation exists in a given reach of the
river than when navigation of some sort
is being carried on. Members of the local
committee believe that with little pull
ing Of snags and with a little other i'm
provement that will be possible with the
small appropriation the federal govern
ment made for this purpose the river can
be put into shape for the operation Of one
or two. small barges.
Then II these are regularly in operation
the local committee may 70 unhesitatingly
before congress and ask for substantial
appropriations for the development of the
river for larger system. Also they can
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-16
Butler Reports on
Auditorium Check

City Commissioner Dan Butler has re-
ported 20 the city council on the Audi
forum financial check which he made,
hts finding being that the preeen. in
dehtedhess smounts 70 3lt9, 5iS.3s He es-
limates that $4,000 would bo necessary
70 improve the building to desirable
condition. meaning that the property
would cost the city about $4,000 ahould
the voters approve OF a bond issue Mr.
Butler reported that the lot. building.
improvements. furniture and fixtures cost
the Auditorium company sesS.i65.Z2.
The city commissioners decided TO make
he Auditorium matter a special order
o. business Al 10 a. m. Thursday.
5. Simonson. representing the Norden
singing society. told the commissioners
that his organization favofs the city ae.
arirlng the Auditorium property. This
society expects to entertain the swedish
Union Singers OF America during June,
1916 There win be nearly 1000 singers
here on that occasion. il was stated by
Mr.. simonson.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-16
DOCTORS MEET NEXT WEEK
Missouri Valley Medical Society to
Hold Spring Convention at
Fontenelle Hotel
LEADING SURGEON TO BE HEARD

The first medical society meeting tn be
held ia the Fontenelle hotel Is TO be that
OF the Medical Society OF the Missouri
VALLEY. which IT, 10 hold the spring con
vention IN Omaha March q 10 ~. DR.
Granville n. Ryan OF Des Moines is presi-
dent OF the society. The local committee.
consisting OF Drs. J. p. Lord, b. b Davis
Rodney Bliss end Louis Bushman. has
completed all the plans for the ioe1l en-
tertAinment
All sessions are 10 be held in tho ban
quet room OF the FOntenelie hotel TIE
Omaha Douglas County Medical =, ciety
Is to give smoker Thursday evening
Of the convention week The Commercial
club II to entertain the members At
luncheon Thursday noon The visiting
women are to be entertained by q special
committee
An GRAFTON in surgery is ~ be celiy-
cred Thursday evening on The Future
OF Bone Graft by Or. Frederick H.
Albee Of New York. lie illustrates his
lecture with lantern slides. The same
evening Dr. Charles Spencer Williamson
of Chicago r. to give an grafton in medi-
cine, An Experimental study Of Cardiac
A long program Of technical papers and
discussions Is planned for the various
sessions. Some OF the leading physicians
and surgeons Of half dozen states are
to participate
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-16
Cold Weather in
State Heads Off
Danger Of Flood

Some portions Of Nebraska, according
10 reports 10 the railroads continue TO he
getting a touch Of winter. Down in the
southern portion and we'll over into Kan
sas there was . general snowstorm Sun
day night, the fall ranging from one TO
three inches. Farther north there were
light flurries. with now and then showers.
IN the western end central portions Of
the state. according to the railroads, the
weather IL clearing and Is considerable
above freezing
The continued cool weather, the rail-
road officials contend. has been the
salvation of the state in the matter OF
preventing floods and damage from high
water. Thaws during the days and
freezing during the nights. the railroad
men assert has permitted tho flood water
20 run away without doing any damage
An through the state the streams arc
practically free Of ice and In few local
tiles u any high water reported.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-16
THOUSAND PERSONS LATE
WITH INCOME TAX RETURN

Perhaps 1000 or more Nebraska people
will be subject TO penalty Tor beirg late
in making their returns under the federal
income tax law. according 10 Revenue
Agent J. J. prakeford. Persons who
failed 70 make their rerorts OF income
before the end OF the ircome year viii
automatically have penalty OF an ex-
ira half per cent added TO their tax. Six
field deputies are now engaged In In
vestlgating Nebraska cases Of evasion OF
the law by persons who hope to avoid
paying any tax by not makins report
Al all. For such violations. prosecutions
and serious penalties may result. the
revenue men say.