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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
Digging for Knowledge

The educational world has moved on apace since the days when the ambition of the farm boy was to get away as quickly as possible to join the ranks of city dwellers.
 With agriculture in the course of study in the elementary schools, and many universities offering special courses in farming, in addition to the many agricultural colleges, it is small wonder that the "back- -the-farm" movement has grown amazingly.
 Now the practicability of students farming and thereby supplying funds to attend college has been demon strated in Kansas. Prof E. B. Mathew of the fort Hays (Kansas) Normal school, is responsible for the develop ment of the idea, of which he says:
 Students in the normal can take their leisure time and apply it to truck gardening on the Fort Hays campus and work their way through school"
 Professor Matthew, in addition to his work in the normal, which is as arduous as that of any student, de- votes himself to his one-acre garden. Last year he cleared S567 from his acre. This year he will clear about the same amount, and with the pro- ceeds he will take his wife and baby and spend year at the University of Minnesota, finishing his work for a higher degree. He plans to continue his agricultural efforts in Minnesota to defray his household expenses.
 Where the land is available, and this should be at every state university and agricultural college, the working out on extensive scale of Professor Matthews idea will prove wonderful help to students, there being always a good market in college towns for vegetables of crisp freshness. The work is healthful and much more all turing than tending furnaces or wait ing on tables-that old standby of the impecunious student. As opposed to football, golf or other athletics, the acre garden would supply equal exer- else, in more reasonable doses, and at the end of the season score up much fewer casualties than do the ordinary college sports.
 Also, why not make the garden idea not only means of supporting the student, but an aid in his college work? The farming could be done under proper supervision and inspec- tion and credit be given the student for work done in the soil as we'll as in perusing the ancient classics. In nine cases out of ten, the garden knowledge will, in after life, prove much more practical than all the knowledge the student may acquire of dead languages and ancient my thology.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
BANKRUPTCY MAY BRING PEACE

From the Philadelphia Record
 Great Britain alone Is paying out 5,O0o,- 900 per day as her share of war expendi- ture. It is estimated that if the fighting shall continue until April 1. 1916, war ex- penses alone will amount to $6, 466, GOO, ,0OO On the assumption that the British colo nies and the allies shall pay all charges on loans made to them from the British treasury and that increased taxation shall be equal to estimated return. there will be deficit of over $7o, oCO, ,OoO. without any pro- vision for the repayment of new debt. With this condition facing the richest of the nations at war what must be the pros pect ahead for the other belligerents?
 In spite of the most resolute and searching economies, both on the part of rich and poor, there will be inevitable national bankruptcies. Money shortage and food shortage will bring an enforced peace. But the aftermath of peace brought about by Restitution is almost sure toA be revolution. The masses are asses; Int there comes time when the asses balk and turn on their lords and masters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
HANGING IN ENGLAND
e Savannah Press.

From the Savannah Press.
 Yesterday at Maidstone, Eng, George Joseph Smith was hanged for wife mur- der
 Smith was found guilty by a jury on July l. He was accused of murdering three wives in order to collect insur- ance money on their lives. In each case the victim was found in a .bathtub'' soon after the wedding ceremony. After Smith was sentenced to death the court, complimenting the jury upon it's verdict, declared the prisoner had gone through the ceremony of marriage with two other women. both of whom he had robbed of considerable sums of money
 What an example of promptness do we find in this information. They convicted man of murder on July and actually hanged him for his crime in less than 45 days. Why an American lawyer of an American client convicted by an Amer ican jury wouldn't have called in his stenographer to dictate the appeal for a new trial in that time.
 If George Joseph had committed his crime in this country he would have been good life insurance risk up to this good moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
The Organixed Militia

Birmingham certainly has fine citizen soldiery' organization" said Capt. Henry F. Beaumont to an Age Herald representative, "but not only is the state as a whole deficient in this respect, but the entire south Is equal ly so
 "For reasons which have never un- ierstood,' continued Captain Beau mont, who is veteran of two wars that of '9S and the Boxer campaign in China-"the militia organization of the southern states has been allowed to retrograde in the last half decade. Early in the history of Alabama and Tennessee and other southern com monwealths, military standards and traditions were hallowed and were at least held as high as any other phase of the average mans ambitions. Today she same tendency is being signifi- cantly displayed by some, but only on the heels of decidedly opposite view or situation, which has prevailed for sometime It is true. as we all know, that the Magic City has been an exception, It's military organizations having always ranked high and been held in high esteem, but my statement Is true of other sections and other states.
 "The time has come, however, when improvement must be shown in the National Guard, not only in numerical strength, but in soldierly ability and the many evidences of an awakening toward old time form is keenly satis- fyine to all men alive to the develop ments of the period.
 "The great exaggeration of the Ma tional Guard strength and training of various states in the past has been a mistake. This is one feature of our national life which should be frankly faced--the tendency to hot air ban quets,' alias complimentary untruths, It ought to be overcome and in this as we'll as in considering our real mill itary weakness in so far as the regular army of the line we should realize and admit Americas unpreparedness. Whenever we do admit our lack of trained soldiers freely and frankly then will the day for our restoration to for mer levels of efficiency be near at hand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
Germany Has Men

While it is hard to sift the true from the false in regard to the eco- homie strength of Germany, there seems to be little doubt that the em- pire still has plenty of we'll trained and exceptionally well equipped sol- diers. Despite the enormous losses which the Germans have suffered in driving the Russians out of Poland, in addition to their losses along the west ern battle line, newspaper correspond ents agree that there is apparently no lack of soldiers or civilians any where in Germany. On the contrary, soldiers swarm everywhere, apparent ly in the pink of condition and as smartly clothed as if ready for dress parade.
 Not only is Germany well supplied with reserves, but the necessity for capable officers has not been over looked. At the beginning of the war Germany had in the regular service all the officers needed to command her armies, as we'll as the new units since formed. In addition to these she had a large number of reserve off cers and regular officers on the re- tired list. The far-sighted Germans were not to suffer, as England is now suffering, from shortage of officers.
 Another point emphasized by the correspondents is the equipment of the reserves. The soldiers themselves wear brand new uniforms and every article of their equipment is new, while long columns of new wagons and other military supplies are to be seen. The reports that Germany is facing bankruptcy and has exerted her last ounce of strength are not borne out by correspondents who are presumably unbiased. Shortly after the fall of Warsaw it was said that something like million men were being trans ported from the eastern to the western battle line.
 Still more significant is the serene confidence with which the Germans are carrying on the war. They do not act like nation on the verge of ruin -And even 2 most ardent sympathizer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
WILLFUL WASTE

From the Pittsburg Sun.
 The action of the assistant Secretary of Commerce in requesting the co-opera- ton of the department of justice in in- vestgating the charges that the fish packers of Ala ska are wasting the food fish supply calls attention to one of the many industrial crimes that have been and are being committed in this country. It is the crime of willful waste. Conservation of natural resources, and this means all kinds, has been a com paratively recent determination on the part of the government and while it promises to reserve to the state and for the benefit of coming generations vast areas of forest covered and mineral con- taining lands, 1t will be many years before protection becomes assured. This wilful waste in natural resources has been the history of many nations. China S bleak and unproductive hilsdes are mute witnesses to the willful destruction of her once magnificent forests, which could have been saved by scientific reforesta- ton. In other countries similar condi- tions in varied natural resources are to
 
 willful waste
 The alleged action of the Alaskan fish ermen in wasting the fish supply is evil dence of the rapacious spirit that thinks only of today and of itself The fur bearing seals of the Priblof islands would long since have been exterminated had the government not stepped in and by drastic measures kept the poaehers from killing the animals. In the mid dle states the once apparently inexhaust- ible forests of ash and oak and hickory have been wiped out largely through will full waste, for reforestation and conser- vation of standing timber would have maintained the supply. Willful waste in bituminous coal will be felt, if not by the present generation. certainly by those in the comparatively near future. The most foolish thing a nation can do Is to think only of today and dissipate it's natural wealth in the mistaken idea that the supply is inexhaustible. The deter imitation of the government to see if there is willful waste In Alaskan fish, and if so stop it. Is the right thing to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
The Wholesale Trade

''The wholesale business here shows steady improvement In so far as I am able to judge, remarked George Johnston. who is member of a well known dry goods concern of Birmingham.
 My house has never done so large a business as it has this year. While it is true that retailers ares showing dispo- sition toward Conservatism in making purchases they are nevertheless laying in ample stocks of staple goods. The mer- chants convention. to be held in Birming- ham this month will, I feel sure. be pro- ductive of much good to all who attend. and believe an enjoyable time is in store for members of the organization"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
HOTEL LOBRIES
Railroad Traffic Increasing

The freight business in the south is improving right along" said W. W. Stine, general agent of the Gulf Coast lines. with headquarters in Birming- ham.
 T was in Jacksonville, Fla, recent
 and was glad to see that city en-
 ying a fair measure of prosperity. conditions there as in nearly all south ern cities were depressed up to few months ago, but now everybody in Florida Is optimistic. This years cit rus crop is large and good prices are promised ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

w. T. Sheehan, for many years on the staff of Montgomery Advertiser, and for the past two years it's editor, Is now to be Congratulated on becoming part owner. He and C. H. Allen have purchased jointly 50 per cent of the capital stock of the Advertiser company. the other 30 per cent being retained by the family of the late Maj w. W Screws. Mir Sheehan will be in full editorial charge, while MT. Allen will be the publisher and business manager. Sheehan is one of the most brilliant and convincing writers in the south. Alabama born and Alabama reared he reves in the discussion of all questions relating to the welfare of Montgomery and the state. But as his sympathies are broad and his vision large, he will continue to express him. self freely on national and world affairs
 MT. Allen is thoroughly equipped for conducting the business end of the paper, and with two we'll poised and earnest men doing team work the venerable Ad- vertiser will take a new and long lease on life. Success and all good wishes to Editor Sheehan and Publisher Allen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
LIFE.s MIRROR

By Madeline Bridges. There are loyal hearts. there are spirits
 brave,
 There are souls that are pure and
 true; Then give to the world the best you
 have,
 And the best will come back to you. Give love. and love to your life will
 flow, ] A strength in your utmost need; Have faith, and score of hearts will show
 Their faith in your word and deed. Give truth. and your gift will be paid
 in kind,
 And honor will honor meet; And smile that is sweet will surely
 find
 A smile that is just as sweet. For life is the mirror of king and :.
 slave. 'Tis just what we are and do; Then give to the world the best you
 have,
 And tho bestpwill eone heck ts yeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
IN THE FLED COUNTRY.

IN THE FUED COUNTRY.
 Do the people hereabouts take much interest in the European war;" asked the visitor at Oak Forks.
 Wall, replied the mountaineer ad- dressed, we've heered about that war over thar in Yurrup but we aint watchin uv hit close''
 'why not?"
 What with tn Tolivers a-rippin' an a-snortin' an tn Bledsoes a-whoopin' an a-shootin', we've got just about all tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
Farm Lands in Demand

T have never known such active inquiry for farm lands in this part of the state as is in evidence now, said L. P. HILL
 There was a good deal of inquiry early in the year, but it has been far greater this summer. There is an es- pecially good demand for small farms, and many trades will be closed between now and the end of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
PLENTY LEFT
From the Ell Paso Times.

From the Ell Paso Times.
 According to the scientists. there are 19,000 varieties of fish in the world. and 1t is evident that the supply is not go- ing to fail in spite of the fact that veracious anglers are continually catching all the big ones of the various species.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
ALABAMA PRESS

Huntsville Daily Times: Did you ever strike a seemingly insurmountable snag or proposition? Certainly so, but every time you do it proves the testing time and if you don't win you have no one to blame but yourself So 1t is with remov- ing conditions that handicap the progress of a community. No locality is excepted. but every place is in line for general de- velopment. Huntsville is a shining light for all communities that desire to grow.
 Anniston Star: Birminghams mer- chants must be getting really prosperous The citys fire loss last month was the lowest in history.
 Dothan Eagle: Midsummer madness Is caused by trying to work and fight flies, gnats and mosquitoes all at once.
 Selma Journal: Birmingham fired 1sO men Saturday from the city pay roll. The legislature certainly has nothing on that town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

The greater part of the mail sent from
 ing handled through Liverpool and Rot
 terdam All mail for England and most of that for France is landed at Liverpool,
 the French mail being forwarded from
 London across the English channel. Mall
 for Germany and Austria goes through
 Rotterdam, Christiania or Copenhagen.
 Austrian mail formerly Went by way of Naples, but since Italy declared war. this route has been closed. Russian mail l largely delivered at Christiania and IS then forwarded to it's destination by rail.
 Luxemburg and all of Belgium under German control receive mail through Rotterdam. Letters intended for belliger- ent countries are placed in sealed bags
 and after they are delivered at foreign ports the responsibility of the United States ceases. The censoring of mail Is subject 10 the military regulations of the country to which it is directed. Before the war the delivery of mail to European countries was expeditions, but now it takes from 10 to 12 days for mail to reach Rotterdam and 14 days to reach Chris tania or Copenhagen with an additional period of 24 to 36 hours to forward it to Berlin. Before the war practically all
 Europe received at least four mails week from the United States. Germany now receives from four to six shipments month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
Briefly myself remember.
 king Lear.

BEGINNING THE DAY--Give me patience, 0 Lord. May l trust Thee even when I see Thee not. May | follow Thee, but be able to wait patiently until Thou 1eadcst Help me to lie down until Thy time, help me to rest until Thy cnll. In Christ's name. Amen.-H. NJ. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
ONLY COURSE OPEN
'om the Houston Post.

From the Houston Post.
 Unless we fail utterly to comprehend Marse Henry, his view is that when the Germans capture St. Petersburg, Moscow and Paris, the only alternative the Kaiser will have will be to get on his knees and beg the allies to lot him of as easy as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
EDUCATING THE POLES

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 The seizure of some of the leading citizens of Warsaw as hostages Is an- other proof of the respect paid by Ger many to the rules of civilized warfare. The Poles will soon be almost as fond of the Germans as the Belgians are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
IN ALABAMA
from the Savannah Press.

From the savannah Press
 Woman suffrage has gained . distinct advantage in the Alabama legislature. The chances for its adoption at this ses- sion of the legislature now seem bright. Rome Tribune-Herald.
 Tho Alabama extra session has not been held in vain if the ladies are getting nearer the ballot because of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

The Kaiser requested the recall of the Turkish ambassador at Berlin because he reported to Constantinople that Ger many and Austria were in the last stages of exhaustion. Maybe the ambassador came too near the truth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
PAINFUL DISCOVERY.

"So you are an investigator for the Morality league?"
 Yes" Found out anything?"
 You bet I have! The league can't pay my salary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

So far the presidential boomlets have found it hard to get themselves taker seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

Then again, Italys three volcanoes re- ported to be active again. may be simply tions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

At the present rate of progress, the Dar- danelles will be forced about the same time Culebra cut stops sliding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

During the first year of war France paid $3s4, ,0o0. 900 to soldiers wives and families. And little or none of it was srent for absinthe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

Billy Sunday says Philadelphia Is the cleanest city in the world and he doesn't mean that as a compliment to Philadel- phia's white wings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

George w. Perkins is not optimistic over the progressives' chances for 1916, which seems to make it unanimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
SHE RUNS IT.

"A man of indolent disposition marries a brisk. energetic woman"
 What's the result?"
 "Nine times out of ten, boarding house.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

Making fun of the United States army is the favorte indoor and outdoor sport of persons who couldn't be made to fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

war correspondent gets fairly well paid for his work and when he returns home the lecture platform pays him still better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

If Poland is feeling any better under German rule than it felt under Russian, there Is no evidence of the fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

In war time the Italians doubtless wish they could move their Venice to zone of strict neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

Sir Thomas I4ipton's profits have fallen off half, but being true sportsman, Sir Thomas is not yet ready to quit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

In case of complications with Uncle Sam, General Carranza needn't think he can hide behind his whiskers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
HUMAN NATURE.

'I care not for the filings of fate" Said William Henry Gore, But when his train chanced to be late He'd rave and ramp and roar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

With more shells and fewer grafters, Russia might not have fared so badly in the eastern theatre of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
F1RE-EATERs NOT NEEDED

From tho Sprigfield Republican.
 If noxious fumes como into general use, war will need not so much firs- eaters a moks-consumsrA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

Two or three smashing victories might make General Villa less amenab,e to the wishes of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
NO PLACE FOR A BOY

From the Cedar Rapids Gazette
 Wanted-Boy to work in salome fac- tory. AIS 3d ave-, east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
THE QUESTION.

T hold three college degrees" said the applicant with a slight air of superb ority.
 The question before the house. said the facetious magnate, lis not how many college degrees you hold, but whether or not they will interfere with your holding a job'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

The chief fault to be found with the eu- gsnists is that they oppose romance with stattstics. .. t.ss,-4-4.- ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
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CONTRARY FATE.

Queer how the world goes,
 Day after day; Just like the wind blows
 Seldom our way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

war we can tend ter right here at | home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17
EXCESS CHARGES.

Did that summer hotel come up to your expectations?"
 Surpassed 'em." answered the returned vacationist, briefly.
 .Ah,"
 ITO the extent of $2so"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

HE CAN'T EVEN LOCATE THE MARK From the Baltimore Sun. Tho Kasier is said to be aiming for world peace. Some poor shot. eh1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-17

GOOD FOR INSOMNIA. T see where a man who tried to read all the late novels suffered a nervous breakdown and was forced to take to his bed"
 When I start to read one of the late novels always take to my bed frst'' 'Yes?'
 ''Then if fall asleep, I'm in the right place for it."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-05
New Packard Twin Six
Negotiates Flooded Roads

This broad American land has been
crossed by the pony express, the immi-
grant prairie schooner, the laundering
locomotive, the bicycle, the aeroplane
and by automobiles of from one to six
cylinders.
To-day Twin Six Ctwelve cylinders,
is pushing westward from Detroit to
san FRANCISCO. Tt is one of the first of
the new Packard twelve-cylinder stock
cars. the first of their type in the world
President Henry r. JOY, of the Pack
and Company. is at the wheel of this
Super-SiX, which he wires is experience
Ing some Of the worst going encoun-
tered on any of the many Packard
western trips of recent years. Weeks
OF continuous rains have covered the
roads with oceans of water is the
lists.
From Clinton. Iowa. President Jov
wired: Absolutely no criticism to
make. Hardest test any Packard ever
had. Roads ahead are reported flooded
and impossible. but If any car on earth
Jan get through this one can. Parked her
In the open country last night in gale
and drenching rain Started this morn
Ing on first push of starter button. Ad-
wise all planning western trips TO
postpone them, at least one week"
The party is following the Lincoln
Highway and consists of Mr. Joy. A r
Bement. of the highway association, and
a mechanic. camping outfit is used