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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
Demand for Festival Tickets

There has been a good demand for music festival tickets" said a member of the Birmingham Choral association s executive committee. I've are organiz- ing for a thorough canvass for the sale of seats, and when April 19 comes we will see the Jefferson theatre packed.
 "We are asking the churches, the Young Mems Christian association, the schools and the colleges to cooperate with us in this musical enterprise. And as We have not called on citizens for guarantee, as used to be the custom, we trust the business men will give us their cordial cooperation in the matter of disposing of tickets.
 The Damrosch orchestra IS said to be finer this season than ever before, and that great organization alone should be sufficient to draw packed houses, but in addition, we will hear grand cantata sung by our excellent local chorus un- der the direction of MT. Rienz Thomas, and solos by brilliant vocal celebrities.
 "Out-of-town music lovers who wish to secure tickets in advance of the festival will have their orders promptly attended to If they write to the Birmingham Cho- ral association. care Cable company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
NEWSPAPER CLUB STORIES

Miss Sue Wright of The Aee-Herald tells this one on herself according to q. w. Greer:
 When I became associated with The Age-Herald, about the first thing I learned was the well-known newspaper adage that he who entereth on a free pa ss should never knock I have always had a passion for the theatre and whenever there was show in town I managed to get in the front row when the papers passes are being given out On one oc- casion, l remember, I was at my accus- toned stand when the passes arrived, and was the first to ask tor a ticket. MT. Jeffries delivered but warned me that the play was not very good. However, I was not to be deterred. and the matinee per formance found me in my accustomed seat in The Age-Herald row.
 q am not going to be indiscreet enough to say what the play was or where it was played, but it suffices that it was rotten. Through three boring acts I saw smiling bravely and keeping the pass adage ever before my mind. Finally saw just in front of me an acquaintance. "AAc CNAdclltiy WcS tIiJOylilS lnt ance. Glad to have found someone who was really. enjoying the thing, I leaned over and whispered:
 Isn't it just boring?
 My friend glanced at me suspiciously for moment and then broke into broad smile
 Say, he whispered, are you dead head, too?n
 Several lawyers were discussing the pro- posed reforms in legal procedure yester- day, and the probable result of the inves- tigations made recently by the legislative recess committee on judicial reform. The question of extending the jurisdiction of the inferior courts came up during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
SUBMARINE DEFENSE

Vaux, the sending operator on the Susie D.. would keep his oscilIator footing twice minute for five hours.
 Two miles out the 'Neponset stopped her engines and the micro phones were lowered into the sea. It was impossible to listen while the tug was moving because of the slap of the waves and the interference of foreign noises. As the boat came to rest Pro- lessor Fessenden slipped on the tele- phone head set and listened
 Tooooooo toot-toot-' came the sig nal, and again after half minute, oot-tooooooooot-.'
 "'Fine" beamed the inventor. He's sending D W's. It's clear as a bell
 ''At four miles they stopped again and listened, then at six miles, then at eight, then at 16. and family at 25 miles. Each time the signals from the Susie D. were heard distinctly. Every one of the party heard them, there was no doubt of it.
 At 16 miles and at 25 miles,, said MT Perkins relating the experience, the signals were so plain that you could hear them with the telephone re- ceiver foot away from your ear.'
 Suddenly squall and snowstorm came up, but the tug pushed on until they heard the Peaked Hill bell buoy sounding on their starboard and this is 3l miles from the Boston lightship In a whirl of snowf1akes they stopped and listened for the last time-the five hours was nearly up and night was coming on-and here again they caught the submarine tootings of the Susie D. little fainter, but quite unmis- takable. 31 miles by water wireless,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
Man and His Dog

Did you ever hear of man leaving a will bequeathing money to a dog
 That's what Ozro B. Givens of Oak Grove, Wis, did, so a press dispatch announces, and now the dead mans neighbors are saying he must have been mentally unbalanced.
 But let's see if the man was really crazy, after all--let's look into the case little more closely.
 Of course, it would be impossible to leave the money directly to the dog, so the man arranged to have a friend hold $2000 in trust, the money to be expended from time to time for the care of the dog.
 The Wisconsin man, so the story goes, had known domestic sorrow The dog-his name is Ben-was the one remnant left to the man out of what had once been happy family. When others turned their backs upon the man, the dog remained faithful to him.
 Ben couldn't talk as we talk. He couldn't express in words his love, sympathy and loyalty for his master. But he had other ways of making his thoughts known. Man and dog had been constant companions for years. True to dog nature, Ben found keen pleasure in doing his masters bid ding and pat on the head or a smile of recognition was reward enough.
 Of course, dog is only dog-but even so, when you get right down to . close analysis of this case, doesn't 1t occur to you that it might have been the impulse of a grateful, humane heart rather than the prompting of a disordered brain that caused the owner of the dog to make provision for his care?
 "Maudlin sentimentl' some misan- thropes may be heard to exclaim.
 Well, let's see.
 The late Senator George G. Vest of Missouri, couldn't be accused of being maudlin sentimentalist and his eulogy to a dog delivered in Mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

IN the April American Magazine Cleveland Moffett gives highly in
 = teresting account of a remarkable
 new invention made by Prof R. A. Fes- senden. It is a submarine signal ap- paratus which, attached to vessels un- der the water line, enables a ships of ! flcers to have exact information as to the presence of other ships, icebergs, rocks, and so on. The effect of the in vention is to reduce dangers from col l lisions, and it is an invention which also practically renders ships immune from submarine attacks in naval warfare In
 the following extract taken from the article appears an account of a recent demonstration:
 "A new demonstration of this modi- | fed oscillator was made in Massa chu- setts bay toward the. end of JanualV 1911. An old wooden wrecking tug, the Susie D., was equipped with a steam turbine and generator for fur
 nishing current to the new oscillator also with a derrick and boom for low ering the heavy apparatus into the sea- A switchboard was set up on deck and when everything was ready and the weather favorable, the Susie D.
 was moored fast to the Boston light ship at the mouth of the harbor Then a powerful ocean, going tug. the Nepon- set,' with Professor Fessenden and MT. IT. F. Perkins vice president of the company, and assistants aboard steamed out into the ocean to see how far away
 they could pick up the signals with their microphone receiving apparatus. It
 was after 12 o'clock when they started,
 and the understanding was that Mr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

France-despite that old agreement in the entente forbidding a separate peace would scarcely object to any terms that Russia was willing to make with inc dual monarchy, under the circumstances.
 rms indicated development, taken in conjunction With persistent reports of Turkish disaffection at the Dardanelles siVes the Germanic alliance a peculiarly unstable appearance. Obviously it is not entering the spring campaign in the finest or temper Should the disposition of Aus tria to break become sufficiently pro- nounced, it would find sympathetic reflec- fion 1n Turkey. where there has never been any enthusiasm for the war. Whether these gestures bear any immedi- ate fruits or not they have certain prophetic interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
LUKE M'LUkE SAYS
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 uaman will mt in ID Naa I.s ifl

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 A woman will put in 10 years in cussing out an ornery, 30-cent husband. But the day q trolley car or an automobile hits him and kills him she discovers that he was paragon of virtue and values him at S30,000.
 Nobody loves a fat man. But at that he is as popular as a skinny woman.
 The girls must be expecting hot sum- mer The lingerie advertisements predict combinations that are cut exactly like a mans one-piece bathing suit only the combinations are made out of invisible goods.
 When daughter. has company for din- ner, she tries to impress the company with her refinement by saying "cawnt'' and ''shawn't." But father keeps right on giving a sword-swallowing exhibition with his knife. and winds up by drinking his coffee out of his saucer. just as if there was no such animal as refinement. No man objects to being chased by a woman unless she happens to be his wife,
 An orator can spout for four hours and imagine that he has said lot. But an angry woman can say moro than that with one glance of her eyes,
 At is none of my business. But it must |, ,ifake a man swell mp with pleasure when he sees his wife kissing pet dog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
The Advancing Cotton Market

The local cotton market is on the | advance, Wednesdays quotation being BIS cents per pound on a good mid ding basis" remarked Birmingham cotton broker
 Both. the New Orleans and New York markets are very active. and heavy advances were recorded on yes- terday's market. The Liverpool mar ket also made heavy gains Wednes- day. This is a sure indication that prices in America are not too high; for the English markets are usually somewhat slow to follow the New York lead, the spinners of that country be- ing rather reluctant to make contracts when there is the least indication that the market will undergo a slump.
 "There was an advance of almost 40 points on the Liverpool market but later in the day there was slight reaction. There was also a decided ad- vance in the New York market. I would not be in the least surprised if to- days local spot quotation were ad- vanced to 9A cents on the Birming- ham market
 By the way, since the recent cot ton futures law went in effect in this country future quotations have become much more reliable and spot quota tions are much more affected by the future markets. The New York cotton exchange has in this manner become much more effective for the good of the cotton market. New Orleans is of course a good cotton market, but New York being the nations center for cap ital will, I suppose, always keep III the lead"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

of the 100000 bales of linters are go- ing Into upholstery and mattress max ing; much of 1t into absorbent cot ton, so that 100000 bales will be used for explosives and if the war con tinues during summer, even more.
 "The New York cotton exchange regulations-by federal enactment will begin to be felt more and more in a restrictive sense as to reckless short selling as the remainder of the crop. and as there develops an owner ship by those determined to get a bet ter price: cotton gamblers will hesi- tate to make heavy commitments for the summer months, with a steadily ad- vaneing market, and a strongly con trolled and diminishing supply. I look for sensational advance the last of April, when the planting will have been well advanced, but I believe that late planting and fair seasons will yield a 13.500, ,000-bale crop at leass.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Business Activity in the West

The west, speaking generally, is now very prosperous,' said J J. Heathcote of Philadelphia. .'T spent several days early In March in San Francisco, and on re- turning east spent day each in St Paul and Chicago. The Panama-Pacific ex- position is splendid show It surpassed all my expectations. I met people from various parts of the west, and they all talked as if prosperity was strongly in evidence. California Is certainly full of thrift. No one hears hard times men toned anywhere in that state; so I was told by eastern tourists who had taken in the Pacific slope thoroughly.
 "On the train I talked With several men prominent in the business world whose homes were in the west, and with out exception they spoke of prosperity as If 1t were in full swing. I had not heard such boom talk in many years as greeted my ears on my western tripv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
GOSSIP IN LONDON

Lord Hawke presided over g. meeting of the committee of the Yorkshire County l Cricket club at Leeds, England, recently. I It was decided to act on the advise of the advisory board as to playing county | cricket next season in the event of the war being over, and certain matches may
 be arranged at Sheffield, Bradford. liar | rowgate and Leeds. It was also decided should any matches be played that they should begin on Saturdays The payment of professionals during what may prove to be period of inactivity was arranged Tor, and the committee congratulated kilner, Dolphin and Booth on joining the army. The interests of these players will be looked after in a practical way. TWO letters have been received at the emergency aid headquarters which may be of interest to those who are working for the American Ambulance hospital in Paris.
 The first was from a nurse who has just gone over. She writes:
 T fear am going to write you a very long letter, with, perhaps, many digres- sions To begin with, stayed over night in Havre, which is British army base, and it seemed overrun with 'Tommies. They have three army hospitals there, but l was unable to visit any of them I saw the British consul and the com mandant, but rules were strict and a doc tor was as far as I got. He said they were thoroughly supplied and in need of nothing there.
 The day was lovely, the grass so green and wallfowers blooming in the garden It was France, but a strange France. The populace stared with as much curiosity as myself at the smart English officers so beautifully equipped. hurrying off in cabs or mounting their well groomed horses. All was hustle and hustle. but along the sunny side of the street crept many wounded. I saw them with handaged arms and heads and white faces and three poor souls were stumping along on wooden legs. I went into a church. and at nearly every altar was a black draped figure, praying. Before one with many lit candles was lady clasping the hand of little boy; at the foot of the altar before them lay bunch of roses They were both crying bitterly It was mare than l could stand. I mounted to the top of the hill and got there just at sunset It was a beautiful sight. The moon was shining when I took the train which wound down to the hotel I stood on the platform, conversing with the con- ductor. Everyone is so friendly and chatty. The hotel was crowded with of- ficers I was thrilled with the Scotch Highlanders, with their plaited kits and knees. Do you know what the Germans call them? "The Ladies from He'll" The poor little femme de chambre told me such a pitiful tale. She had five brothers fighting. Two they had not heard from since the battle of the Marne, the other writing from the trenches, saying he was very miserable. asked her if her gov ernment couldn't find out about her brothers and she said:
 Oh! mademoiselle, it is like that; they won't tell you; they are afraid to tell you they are dead; they think it is bet ter to have a little hope.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
A Great Bride She Is

Over in St. Francois county, Mo. a short while ago, young woman was married. Nothing unusual abou this, of course, for in Missouri, al we'll as elsewhere, young women have a habit of marrying marrying once anyhow.
 But if the description of the bride as vouched for by the Pennington Mo-, Times, is correct, the young man in the case certainly got full value for whatever he spent for marriage li- cense and clergy fee.
 Here is the description:
 The bride is q young lady of wondrous fascination and remark able attractiveness. for with man ners as enchanting as the wand of a siren and a disposition as sweet as the odors of flowers and spirits as joyous as the caroling of birds and mind as brilliant as the tresses that glitteringly adorn the brow of winter and with heart as pure as dewdrops trembling in volets, she will make the home of her husband a paradise of enchant- ment like the lovely home of her girlhood, where the heaven toned harp of marriage, with it's harp of love striking chords of devotion and fond endearments sent forth the sweetest strains that ever thrilled senses with the rhythmic pulsing of eestatic rapture.
 What man wouldn't marry if he could get all of that?
 But even in the midst of all the joy there comes the maddening thought that the good die young, also that heaven likes shining mark, and ii there is anything in that theory, the now happy bridegroom is very likely to be a widower prematurely, for he certainly did get "some bride" fol himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

discussion which brought the to.1owins yarn" from Will Tom White:
 Speaking of Jurisdiction 1t is a matter of common knowledge that many of ths justices of the peace are seemingly un. aware of the extent of their jurisdiction and sometimes exceed their authority. When Charlie Mandy was first elected justice of the peace at Ensley he knew little or nothing about law or legal pro- cedure, and one of the first criminal case. that came before him was that of negro charged with murder
 The lawyer representing the state made out horrible case of cold-blooded murder, so at the conclusion Charlie sen- fenced him to be hanged. While the pros ecuting attorney had insisted that hangirs was too good for him, he suggested thZ the court had not Jurisdiction over capi. tai offenses. so the verdant justice re- duced the punishment to life imprison- ment Again the attorney raised the question Of jurisdiction. Charlie studied a few minutes, then said
 You are certainly hard to please, but there is one sentence I know damn well I have jurisdiction over-ssne defendant is discharged.' ''
 The other day MT. Harding made most excellent talk at the Chamber of ComnHrce." said Dr. F. I. Tarrant. ''He knew he was among his friends, we had confidence in what he was saying and he was weighing his words carefully. "He wound up his speech by saying he was glad to be here: that his heart was in Birmingham, his worldly interests and possessions were in Birmingham and his tried and true friends were in Birming- ham, and concluded. And if I can ever help any of my Birmingham friends I want you to call on me-
 ''The member sitting next to me turned to me and said: I need hlm right now; wonder if he really means that? !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01
WAR ECHOES

Pittsburg Sun: The war cloud in the far east is growing larger and larger with each succeeding day, and now 1t begins to look as though conflict between China and Japan would be inevitable Japan in- sists that her neighbor grant all the orig inal 21 concessions demanded, and others in addition, including control of customs. This burden China cannot accept and re- tain any vestige of self-respect or national honor. Japan, realizing that continental nations are busily engaged elsewhere, has taken advantage of the time to force her neighbor to relinquish to her rights that
 would eventually make her the unques- tioned ruler of the orient. China, a larger
 and richer country than Japan, with a
 people that for honesty and integrity are
 superor to the Japanese, must grant these
 humiliating concessions or fight, and it is feared losing fight, for the country is
 not a physical match for the willy island
 people. To see China absorbed, its rich
 markets mace the absolute property of her neighbor, and her history, ancient and
 honorable, swallowed up by that of Japan,
 would be to the shame of the occidental
 world. It is hoped that this country will
 take some action seeking to aid China and prevent this outrage
 The national crime would be great
 enough, but the commercial crime would
 be fully as important. China is just at
 the opening stage of it's history, as it were. It is just preparing to throw off the ancient traditions that have made the Wonderful country a mystery to the western world. It's people, honest and faithful, hard working and conscientious are in every way fitted to become leaders in any branch of intellectual or physical endeavor. Their country will afford a splendid market for all the western world
 makes. If Japan succeeds in her. under taking the Chinese will find their country
 held in vise-like grip, and they themselves
 will be vassals of an inferior nation and
 the occident will be told that the orient is for the oriental.
 Philadelphia Public Ledger: There is
 no reason to doubt the report that Field Marshal von der Goltz, lately with his German majestys Turkish forces. went to Sofia to suggest a strip of Turkish ter ritory as the price of Bulgarian neu- trality. Germany made such generous offers of Austrian territory to Italy that a similar disposal of the property of her other ally need not trouble her. What Bulgaria wants are the lands included within the so-called Enos-Media line, 1 awarded to her after the first Balkan war bus lost in the second. The most valuable item in the catalog is Adrianople, which Bulgarian valor once farly won. If Ger
 many could secure to Bulgaria the possess sion of Adrianople alone her offer would be tempting, indeed
 But with the allies laundering at the gates of Constantinople, the Bulgarians should scrutinize closely the mouth of this particular gift horse. It is perhaps more likely to become their permanent property if they join the circle of Ger many's enemies than if they remain neu- tral Whatever the outcome of the war there seems to be little chance that a Teutonic draught of the map of Europe
 will be possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

Montgomery was delighted when a To- cal lecturer compared it to Paris in war times. This reminds us of the story of the henpecked husband who cackled with pleasure when frivolous actress mistook him for rake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

BEGINING THE DAY-O my God, give me a determination to lay my self alongside people until shnii know their need and their cry shall enter my heart. Then help me to listen to Thee until my life shall be Thy message, and l shaii walk uncrringly the path into the souls of men. For Christ's sake. Amcn.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

The Montgomery Advertiser and the Anniston Star have not settled their dis pute as to whether the rattlesnake is more dangerous than the fly. They will discuss the Alabama tiger later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

When Luke McLuke said that a man will give the devil his dues, but will not extend the same courtesy to his wife, he proved himself not only always cyni- cal but sometimes truthful as we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-01

If all newspapers follow the lead of the Chicago Tribune and deny an ad- jective place in the society columns, the
 morals of great many writers will of necessity be improved.