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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
Certainly a Fair Question

The New York Sun, in printing a letter from Sydney J. Bowie, com- ments in one-line head. This is the communication:
 To the Editor of the Sun-Sir: Roosevelt was President of the United States for seven and ore- half years. He was succeeded by his Secretary of War and personal choice, MT. Taft. for four years. wilson has been President only two years. If the country is in a state of unpreparedness. who Is chiefly to blame therefor? Mir. Rooseve1ts attempt to make political issue out of this matter ',, would seem to fall fiat.
 SYDNEY J. BOWIE. ? Birmingham. Ala. September 4.
 The Sun gave the letter this cap- tion: "Is This Fair Question ?' suggesting, as it does, unfairness on MT. Bowie's part. Facts are stated concisely and the conclusion reached is certainly reasonable and in ac- eordance with the facts.
 President Wilson is now giving earnest attention to national defense conditions with a view of improving the army and navy. If Congress will support the administration as it should this country would be in short while we'll prepared to defend itself against . foreign attack. Little or nothing was done during Roosevelt's administra. tion in the line of military prepared ness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
PATRON SAINT OF MOTORISTS

From the Providence Journal.
 It may not be generally known that the automobilists have a patron saint. It was the late Plus x, who designated St. Christopher "to preserve and pro- tect them through life, especially when out motoring" Attention is called to this by the priest of a humble parish in Long Island town, who is planning to build church to be named In honor of St. Christopher. The site Is near a highway over which thousands of cars speed every week, to and from the metropolis
 In Europe, the martyr Christopher is one of the most popular of saints. Baden, Brunswick and Mecklenburg are among the cities which, ages ago, chose him for their patron. The Tyroleans formed brotherhood under his patron- age, to guide travellers over the moun- tains. Mariners are among the people who invoke him. The wild and beautiful West Indian Island called St. Kttts was named for him. But except that he was martyr. little Is known about his life. He Is reputed to have been a man of extraordinary size and strength and the legend which identifies him relates to his carrying of the Christchild on his shoulders across a raging stream
 "Whosoever shall behold the image of St Christopher shall not faint or fall on that day" This inscription ap- peared on some of the statues said to have been once common at the threshold of houses. or on bridges. The automo- bilists are favored in possessing a pat ron saint of such popularity among the brave, strong and self-sacrifcing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

the members of the county board are not manifesting an active interest in the proposed legislation it is under stood that they will not oppose 1t. 'on the contrary they are believed to- be strongly impressed with the reason- ableness of the proposition.
 Let the Jefferson county delegation make an active effort in behalf of the bill and it will be adopted. In Birmingham's straitened condition $60,000 would go long way in pro- viding municipal necessities. It would pay for garbage disposal if nothing more, and that would cer- tainly be of far-reaching benefit.
 There are few legislative days left. It is hoped this city-county measure will have attention that will result in its passage in the house during the coming week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
A BOOK WE'LL ALL WANT

From the Shreveport Times.
 Some day some sensible man or wom- an will write a book called Home Philosophy"
 There will be chapter on the phil osophy of Washing Dishes-without making mess or getting mad
 There will be a chapter devoted to Making Beds Without Mountains or Valleys.
 There will, of course. be several chap ters about Good Health and Air
 The woman who fills her home with knick- knacks will receive a gontle chiding; and the man who filters the house with tobacco and ashes from his pipe or cigar or cigarette will receive a mild scolding.
 The man who never stays at home evenings will get Hail Columbia, aid the woman gadder will get hers, too!
 That dear home-body woman will re- ceive full credit.
 That fine man who works and thinks and lives for his home will be remem- bered
 How to Run Your Furnace" three chapters.
 How to Keep on Good Terms With the Janitor," five chapters. No livirg person has solved this problem; 1t Is extremely important.
 The Home Beautiful," let us hope will receive proper attention. When this book has been written il 1t is well done, the author will fine himself Cor herself) immortal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
Government With a Conscience

Government With Conscience
 "A government with conscience" is a new term in national phraseology. Congressman Borland is credited with the coinage of the new expression, which he applies enthusiastically to the United States government.
 "There is good deal of practical Christianity about the work Uncle Sam is trying to do," said MT. Bor- land before Kansas City audience a few days ago. "We have had govern ment of the people. Now we are try ing to get government by the people and, when it is accomplished, we will have obtained government for the people.
 "It took seven years time to gel the railroads to adopt safety devices required by Uncle Sam. Now only one railroad man is killed to four who were killed before.
 "They told us that child protection was unconstitutional, but we have es- tablished a children's bureau.
 "Isn't that a mark of Christianity ?'
 The United States, always Chris. tian country, since the landing of ths Pilgrims, has sometimes, in the midst of numerous activities and remark able growth, allowed it's conscience tt temporarily lapse into state of in nocuous desuetude. But not for long for always has public opinion reused to cope with conditions, and in tn, long run public opinion works around to the right side.
 | Nations with consciences are no so plentiful these vexed days as to b. inconspicuous. In fact, with other na tions blinded by conflict, it reman for the United States to keep aliv a spirit of national responsibility an, to be conscientious in it's dealings to ward all. In fact, Congressman Bor Hand has propounded a slogan wort keeping continually in view:
 "A government with . conscience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

Anna Howard Shaw was born in Eng land 70 years ago. When she was years old her parents came to this country and settled in Massachusetts. They later moved to Wisconsin and built a cabin in the woods. Her father used to scold her for shlrking household duties to read
 books and often said she was the one black sheep of the family. The girl was full of ambition, however, and made up her mind that she would go through col lege. At the age of IS she became teacher. earning g week. After saving SIS Anna Shaw went to Albion college, but on getting there decided she would be a preacher and applied to the pre- siding elder of a local church. He gave her permission to speak from his own pulpit. Her first sermon was personal triumph. The next year she became a licensed preacher in the Methodist Epis- copal church. Her income was precarious and her life at this time was filled with hardships, but she kept on preaching and finally entered Boston university. from which she graduated. Even at this time Miss Shaw suffered actual want. After she had obtained a pastorate and had studied for and obtained a physician's de- gree her way became easier, She soon became internationally famous as lec- turer and preacher and has been received with great honor abroad. Among her many activities, Dr. Shaw is an ardent suffra glst and temperance advocate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
RAINDRors

Stephen Phillips. Jr., in the Lon
 Chronicle.
 Rain! SIT "A Sweet drops from the darkened sky, From clouds and kingdoms rising i,igl It would seem like one long dream or fairyland. glade and winding strear The heavens are dim and dark; Flushed is the song of the lark. M Rain!
 Silver drops falling slowly from abov Obscured Is the pale blueness which
 love. The trees are bending to and fro. The leaves are falling high and low; The lonely fioworet by the grass is hid And, dropping, slowly sinks its seer
 lid.
 Rain! isA The violet in it's sacred bed Bends her delicate azure head: And swift in silence descends the ros As if to seek her just repose; The pansy. falling gently down, A Hides her breast heath her velvet 90 Rain!
 Oh. how wondrous Is that beauty fda Oh, how marvellous that sight 70 rar The rain descends in fitful showers. Distorting fields and leafy bowers; Changing the brightness of the dsy, Casting q pearl that ne'sr can stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
Dumba and Others

The Wilson administration has been singularly patient in dealing with delicate international questions, but the Austrian ambassadors offense, that of attempting to foment strikes in the steel works where munitions are being manufactured for the allies, called for prompt and decisive action.
 Dr. Dumba's confession was fol- lowed by an immediate request of the foreign office at Vienna-in other words, a demand-for the ambassa- dor's recall. Should the Austrian gov- ernment take umbrage at the Presi- dents course, a diplomatic rupture may follow. Ugly situations arising from questionable acts on the part of one nation toward another often call for long drawn out diplomatic nego- tiations. But the Dumba incident could be treated only in one way-the way in which the administration treated it.
 The military attache of the Ger man embassy at Washington and the Austrian consul general at New York are involved and will probably be re- called or dismissed from this coun- try. The German ambassador has been guilty of breach of diplomatic propriety, technically speaking, in connection with Dumba's misconduct, but his case may not be regarded by the state department as serious enough to require official action.
 No matter what attitude the Ger man government may assume, as Austria's ally and guide, the relations between the Washington administra- ton and the Teutonic powers are now more strained than ever.
 It is difficult to understand how men of diplomatic experience can be guilty of doing things that novice might be expected to avoid. Lord Sackville West, the British minister to the United States during Cleveland's first term, when replying to a cor respondent representing himself to be naturalized Englishman residing in California and asking how he ought to vote in the approaching presidential election, advised him to vote the re- publican ticket. For this indiscretion President Cleveland had him recalled. The public was amazed that Lord Sackville West should have violated one of the simplest rules of diplomacy not to take sides in partisan poli- tics-in the country to whose govern ment he was accredited.
 But Dumba's offense was not a matter of indiscretion. His was a nefarious project, and no recent act of President Wilson has been more
 cordially approved than his demand | for the Austrian ambassadors recall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
GOT HIM AT LAST

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Old Eben was walking along the street one morning and one of his arms was in a sling. Mrs. Horton, who had often employed the old fellow for odd Jobs, happened to meet him and asked
 Why. Eben have you met with an accident?"
 "Yes, ma'am.' replied Even, 1T did. SC done up now. fer sho'! You see, dis arm in de sling, ma am. don't your
 .'Yes, Eben,' said the woman, sym pathetically. what mas happened?"
 Well, ma'am," the old colored man answered, "Pl be II years ole nex harvest. I done see lots ob trubble in my day, ma'am, but I miss de Kuklux an I miss de Whitecaps. maam, an ] miss de vigilance com mittee an de regulators. an now, ma'am, here ir my ole age dem waxinators kotched mel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
ALABAMA PRESS

Attalla Herald: There Is nothing better They are of the highest importance and educate our people in regard to what perseverance, soil and climate will ac- complish.
 Gadsden Times-News: Alabama just avoided another blue law by one vote, when Lieutenant Governor Kilby's vote broke the tie and defeated the Brown anti-cigarette bill.
 >Gadsden Evening Journal: Few recent presidents would have missed the oppor- tunity to attend the great Pacific exposi- tion and use the trip to and from to make . chain of political speeches twice across the continent and thereby strengthen his own fences and help his party's cause. President Wilson Is staying at his post and trying to look after the country s needs and letting politics take care of itself.
 Montgomery Daily Times: over in Georgia it Is proposed to make every man who drinks whisky take out a H. cense. If that law should be introduced in the Alabama legislature some repre-. sentatives would amend it by saying that he could not take 1t out unless his wife approved of it in writing. Centreville Press: The legislature i, passing and repeating laws while the sur shines, and while they have the oppor- tunity, for they realize that a day will soon come when they will neither harvest nor reap in the political fields of Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
A Good Sign

Judging by the success with which I am meeting in my department" said A. W. F'rew, superintendent of concessions at the Alabama State Fair, I've are go- ing to have a remarkably big success at the fair next month We have 400 con- cession spaces at the fairgrounds, and l have already sold 250 and now have under consideration about 5 more And you may always know that when people put out money in advance for conces- sion privileges, they are reasonably cer- tain that the fair is going to be all that Is clainfed for 1t, thus assuring the large crowds necessary for them to make their profita
 Concession people, especially those who make their living from year to year out of that business, are extremely keen judges They always follow the crowds. Unless they are very certain that the fair Is to be success and will draw large crowds, they look for another place. But they realize that with the big list of attractions of all kinds and the big cash premiums offered for exhibits, the crowds at the State Fair here October to 18 will be large and they are rushing in to get their reservations early'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
ovERRATnD THEN.

"A man ahould stop every now a. then and take stock of himself" n marked tho philosopher.
 T don't agree with you" said tl pessimistic person. '@why not?' Tt Is impossible for a man to rerusI always 21. And that is about the orl time in life when taking stock of hi, self Is apt to give him any considerai amount of satisfaction.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
DIR. EDMONDs, SERMON

From the Moulton Advertiser.
 The following morning prayer. by H. B., in the Birmingham Ase-Herd should, be committed to memory and u ulated on every soul Lord, give md new hatred of sin. as see Christ bend Himself to bear 1t with me. May learn afresh how 1t Is straining ruining my soul. Give me a horror 1t such as have not known before. His name.--Amen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
KER CHAwF,

From the Shreveport Journal.
 Hey, you hay-fever sufferers! A m| fcal authority says that while pollenl the Immediate aggravating cause" your troubles. the underlying trouble| nervous one, which can be cured psy ychotherapeutic methods. Now, tt1 if you don't believe it. just go ahead , sneeze your head off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

BEGINNING THE DAY-O Lord, bless the boys and girls. Incline their hearts towards ThyseIf. Call them into the high battle grounds of right living. Summon them with the trumpet to prepare for their places as soldiers of justice and mercy. Woo them to the adventure and the romance and the beauty of walking with God. In Christ's name. Amen. H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
POPULAR SPORTS

From the Beaumont (Tex.) Enterprise.
 Kentucky has started practice that is destined to become unusually popular in this country within the next few months. It has indorsed President Wilson for a second term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

An Italian count, separated from his wife, and the daughter of Dutch dip- lomat were found dead in each other g arms, in the counts villa near Naples. A finale that would have delighted the late Lord Byron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
WHAT, INDEED?

Mrs. Twobble gives herself more airs than there Is any necessity for.' said Mrs. Dubwaite, grossly.
 "Oh, you shouldn't mind a little harm less vanity" said MT. Dubwaite.
 "But, I do mind. What's the use of my having e new coupe, unquestionably the most expensive machine owned in this block, if that woman can queen it over me with her little old last years runaboutr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

According to German opinion, the notes President Wilson has addressed to the German government were dictated by John Bull. As the President himself would say, tut! tut!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

When an Englishman views Rheims ca- thedral and tries to say what he thinks of the Germans, he realizes that even a great and elastic language has its limitations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

While the colonel is hunting for moose in Canada, the pacifists will not over look the golden opportunity thus offered to make themselves heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
PREFER THE BUSHES

From the st. Louis Republic
 The trouble which France is taking to teach her soldiers to throw bombs seems to. point to fine field of employment for retired baseball pitchers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
prsPrRsE IMMnDIArELY

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
 When a dollar Is once broken i. Is s waste Yf time looking around for the pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

The present activity along the Mexican border has given a new lease of life to the Texas rangers, who were about to be consigned to innocuous desuetude
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

Being "gassed'' Is one of the privi- leges enjoyed by the modern soldier that was denied his predecessor on the field of battle. Also, the language has fallen heir to a new verb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

Perhaps the Car has no fault to find with Grand Duke Nicholas as an able retreater, but wishes tho Russian armies to do a little more advancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

The international telephone service will not be used extensively for spooning pur- poses until there is reduction in rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

It is said that the war in Europe has driven many European crooks to Amer ica, where they will doubtless acquire something more than a hyphen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
BY NO MEANS RARE

From the Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
 Thomas Mott Osborne. warden of Sing Sing. is not the first man to be boomed for a governorship by lot of crooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
HOTEL LOBRIES
Pipe Smoking and Cigarettes

I was glad to see that the Alabama senate defeated the ani-cigarette bill-not that use cigarettes, but on principle the measure was wrong" said Dr. D. F. Tally
 T am pipe smoker and using tobacco moderately as do, I experience no i'll effects from the pipe. But of all forms of tobacco the cigarette is the cleanest and the mildest and contains less nicotine than other forms of smoking. In these respects there is no comparison between the pipe and the cigarette"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
WHO CARES ABOUT THE rIME.-

From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
 Timepieces worn on the ankle are classed as one of the coming fads, and wicked paragraphers are asking how the time of day is to be seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

In a short while the ultimate consumer will be advised to do his Christmas shop ing early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

Nowadays there is very little inter national diplomacy that will stand thu acid test.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

The French are confident of ultimate victory. And 1t isn't the sort of confi- dence inspired by absinthe, either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

The naive confession of Dr. Dumba is one of the most extraordinary incidents in the annals of diplomacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

If Lorimer and Joe Bailey can ''come back" we might as we'll abolish polit- ical graveyards entirely and try crema- fion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
GAN TAKE TT STRAIGHT From the Nashville Banner.

An Alabama paper says the legislature is endeavoring to separate the egg from the nogg. Well, an egg never was abso- lutely necessary to the complete happiness of an Alaba milan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
DEvorrr.

A type Of orientalist
 Is very often met, Who sayB he simply can't resisN The Turkish cigarette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
Symphony Music in San rranc,.co

Mrs. Gunster and I were greatly pleased with the San Francisco exposi- tlon," said Frederick Gunster, who with his wife returned a few days ago from a western tour.
 The exposition buildings are magnifi- cent and the exhibits are varied and at- tractive. Owing to the European war the absence of foreign paintings was notice- able in the art building. but there was fine display of American pictures
 T found the music lovers of San Fran cisco much interested in the reorganiza- tion and expansion of the symphony or chestra of their city. They had a fairly good orchestra, but after hearing the Boston symphony early in the summer they demanded something of that class. They had never heard such an orchestra. before. Whether they can raise enough money to keep up the new standard re- mains to be seen. And then besides, as The Age-Herald suggests. it requires time to develop a large musical atmos- phere. even in community of great population"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
DON'T,

Because your heart is heavy,
 Because the way seems long And every day about you A host of troubles thronE; Because the world is tardy
 Your merits to admit, Don't get the foolish notion
 It's time for you tc quiti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
GEORGE WARD, ATTENTION

From the Beaumont Enterprise.
 Pittsburg arrested 800 speeders in one day and fined each one. That is one way to get the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
soRDID PURSUIT.

The world rolls on It's way through spa Quite needless of the human thro Who make of life a fretfuI race
 And grub for dollars all day long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
QUITE TRUE

'Td like to know what chance a pedestrian has in cityf
 "Oh, he's reasonably safe in the art galleries. You never see any automo- biles there.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

The Czar may be the greatest military leader in the world, but he hasn't proved 1t yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
AN EYE TO THE FUTURE

From the Washington Star.
 DAnnunsio continues to achieve more advertising than all the rest of the ital- ian army put together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
FROM BEGINNING TO END

From the Macon News.
 When the colonel said he would talk from time to time" he must have mean "all of the time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
PAS OPINION.

Pa. what is a cannibal7''
 "A savage who eats human beings son.
 Would a cannibal eat mama. if he could?'
 He might, son. but she would be- sure to disagree with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

The welfare of us nll Hangs on the cutting short thnt fraud-
 full man. -hamie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11

MISLEADING SUBJECT. "How did the speaker impress VOL He put me to sleep.' "1ndeed! And what was his subject The National Awakening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-11
DISTRESSING THOUGHT.

Diol HES5SIlVG 1dOUGHT.
 Boys will be boys, you know" ss the kindly old gentleman.
 T hope so," replied the man with worried look. 'T'd hate to think abe a son O mine growing up an becom one O these here female impersona tor,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-03-10

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