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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

ciate in local politics, but as person count and inconveniently eccentric and undependable in his thoughts and acts, was the colonel dreaded by the bosses. That is why they hailed with glee Mir. Platt's idea of switching hlm off onto the line to oblivion.
 At this distance of time it is difficult for the colonel to remember the situa- tion as it actually was. He understood then, accurately enough,s the motive which impelled his friends and rivals to promote him, if possible into illustrious obscurity, but he has forgotten. that his divine commission to wield the sword of flame and the whip of scorpions for the chastisement of all bosses came to him much later. If his testimony should be a little mixed in this particular no wonder.
 Many of the coloners friends and well wishers outside of politics advised him to embrace the vice presidency as promptly and as warmly as if it came to him as beautiful bride. Their point of view was different from that of the New York gang of bosses. In the first place, some of them doubted whether Colonel Roosevelt would ever do much better if he waited. In the second place, those personal friends who understood him best were quite confident that it was beyond the power even of the vice presidential office to impose "a perma- rent quietus.
 Yet it is quite possible that subsequent history would have justified Colonel Roosevets suspicious and apprehensions and hesitations but for the bullet at Buffalo. It may even be that the ex- elusive right to the custody of the true, the beautiful and the good which came to him, as we all know, much later in his career, might have been diverted by unkind fate to some other Jekyll-per- haps even to Woodrow Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Young Mems Christian association and in the Young Women's Christian association in many of the cities of this country. With this we'll organ ized movement in behalf of clean stage it should not be long before the free-love problem play or the play that gilds vice will be driven forever from the reputable theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
GOSSIP IN LONDON

From the Philadelphia Evening Telea graph.
 Knaresborough, England. is employing livery round of roughly 15 miles. and has undertaken the work to release a man for the fighting line.
 He finished his letter with this toast:
 What if the best of our wages be
 An empty sleeve. a stiff set knee.
 A crutch for the rest of life
 Who cares?
 So long as the one flag floats and
 dares.
 This is the sad story of a Highland piper, who is now wounded in a Dublin hospital. He says he hung on to them for long time, but 'thocht in the end 1t was maybe better to lose my pipes than my heid.' He is a territorial and has to provide his own pipes. Hence he feels the loss the more, and is wondering how he can beg, borrow or otherwise acquire a new set.
 The following terse account of the blow ing up of a boat by a mine is told by sailorman, lying in hospital who was subsequently, rescued. He was asked what 4le knew of the explosion. Well, sir" he replied, ''I can't say as knows much of it. I was a-snoring away in my hammock. sir, when hears dickens Of noise! Then. sir. the nurse says. Sit up an take this."
 4 young officer home on short leave from the front attended dinner party with a very bad cold. T expect you caught 1t in those terrible trenches" mur- mured his sympathetic hostess. "No, . was the reply. It's due to my coming home. I never used to catch cold in the tienches.' Isn't that singular?' ex- claimed the lady. Not at all. replied the officer. I've very imprudently taken baths since leaving France"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
ALABAMA PRESS

hreWton Standard: Quite freuuentlv an eoltor IS criticised for expressing his oni,- lons And then he is criticised far not do ing so' faet Is, he is criticized either "aS-aho both ways-and just ambles along as olissfully indifferent as a duck in summer shower.
 'acksonviile Record: A theorist wants 10 know how to prevent early marriage. Dead easy-keep the boys and girls from falling in love.
 Gadsden Times-News: Those who object 10 supporting the public schools with the peoples money have not joined in the hght on illiteracy in Alabama.
 Anniston Evening Star: Italy has closed her publicity bureau, but the colonel keeps his wide open.
 Marion Standard: Just a-longing for a strawberry short made from berries from our own vines.
 Gadsden Evening Journal: A Pasadena "millionairess" was fined because she called policeman a "fathead.". She couldn't prove it.
 Greenville Ledger: Some people man. age to make hit by being the first one to don straw hat in his town.
 Dothan Eagle: The early bird shouldn't have all the credit; the worm may just have staid out late
 
 Brewton Pine Belt News: Verify, the fishing story teller is in our midst, and the usual batch of unbelievable tales are being hatded out to the public. old Pickens.
 Florence Times: Commercial travellers say Florence Is one of the best cities in a business way they visit. And commercial travellers always tell the truth--that is nearly alway&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
AMONG THE WISE MEN.

Are there any seats of learning hereabouts?" asked the visitor at Per- kins Corners.
 T s'pose you mean colleges" said the native. We aint got nothin of that sort, but if you'll set fur a spell on a cracker box at Sam Bix1ey's store you kin learn all about the right way to run the government"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
A PERTINENT QUESTION.

The gas bomb Is a dreadful thing, By which brave men are frightened. But merely goes to prove. by jing, How greatly we're enlightened. With sticks and stones men used to
 slay
 On prehistoric plains. But now they know swifter way Airships and armored trains. And mighty guns and weapons strange Strew gory fields with dead. There's been a most decided change. But have we forged ahead?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
Whose learning and good letters peac
 hath tutOred. Henry ls'

BEGINNING THE DAY-Help me. Q Lord, to remain true to the prin- ciplcs of my childhood teaching. May I not slip nway! Bind me {" the great honesties and the grent loves instiiIed in me when l was young. Save me from dishonoring my parents and my tenchers anu those who loved me nnd prayed for me. Amcn.-H. M. F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

David Warfield is said to have lost a large sum of money by backing a circuit of popular priced vaudeville theatres. However, if he keeps his health he'll get it all back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Some men who like to speak thei
 minds
 On slightest provocation, Are those whom no one ever finds In any situation Requiring brains, or tact or. skill, Despite their foolish bragging. Regardless of the time they kill. Their tongues are always wagging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

It is reported that George Bernard Shaw will write the verses for some new music by Irving Berlin. Why not? G. B. s. doesn't think much of Shakespeare and Berlin had so little respect for Men delssohn that he syncopated one of his most famous compositions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Park Concerts

I was glad to see the suggestion made by The Age-Herald that band concerts De given in Capitol park during May. at least on Sunday afternoons" said mem- Der of the Chamber of Commerce.
 believe that if the Music Study club would start popular subscription at once sum sufficient to pay for a band of 25 pieces with Memoli as conductor for open ar music for two or three Sundays in May would be raised The money for the midsummer concerts could be raised later.
 The city may not be financially able 10 do much for the concert fund this year but in 1918 it should be able and wiling to meet the entire expense. In the meantime it would be pity to let the concerts fall through this summer for want of public support"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

The Washington Post doesn't believe that Uncle Sam is called on to meddle in Europes squabble It's a cinch he hasn't been invited to do that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

college student. preparing an essay, says he would like to get some first hand information about bathing beaches. Why not disguise himself in bathing suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

A Missouri man 75 years old is cutting his third set of teeth. The optimist will now rise to remark that being in second childhood isn't so bad, after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

A Georgia editor gives a turkey with each subscription to his paper If he would advertise chicken he would prob ably get more subscribers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
A FUTILE EXPLANATION.

This man was driving his car in the suburbs 40 miles an hour, your honor p said the motorcycle policeman.
 What have you to say for yourself?' asked the judge sternly.
 Your honor. l was travelling 21 miles an hour in one direction when this policeman passed me on his mo- torcycle going 20 miles an hour in the opposite direction. That's why it seemed to him I was going 40 mics an hour.'
 Ten dollars fine.o said the judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

BAD PLACE TO BE- There are only two classes of pco- pie in Mexico now" You surprise me. What two classes do you mean?"
 Patriots and foreigners trembling for their lives"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
TO BE SURE.

up a better prayer at church when she Is wearing a new hat than sGe could if she had on a last years model?"
 -'1 have no doubt she can offer up a more eloquent prayer of thanks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Battles are being won in Europe by the stench rising from the unburied dead. Civilization may we'll hang her head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Culebra cut has been given a new name by the President, but under any other name 1t would probably slide as much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Freedom of speech at Harvard will be conserved, if the university never hears another lecture by German savant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Chemists think chlorine gas is used to make the German gas bombs Chlorine causes bronchitis. Most inhuman!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

At any rate, we'll have to give Lawyer Wins credit for having great deal Of courage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Fritzi Scheff and Rigo. the gypsy vio- iinist created excitement in Chicago vaudeville circles by blowing up" about the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Of course if Colonel Roosevelt merely used the bosses for his own righteous ends, no one should think the less of him for that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

The early strawberry leaves much to be desired. chiefly in the form of sugar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
ADRIFT WITH THE TIr1ES
A CRUEL COMPARISON.

A CRUEL COMPARISON. T don't make much" said the fond tuitor My salary is sso a week. Could we live on that dear?"
 "Ahf sighed the maiden dreamily. Just the price of a tire for fathers motor car"
 Then something told the f S. that he was wasting time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
BUT NOT ONE OF THEM.

Does he belong to the money ed class2"
 Heart and soul There's nothing be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
Railroading Then and Now

'I cannot recall the time when rail roads in the south and west did not run passenger trains on Sunday" said an old citizen, "but in New England It seems to have been different in the early days. President Howard El- liott of the New Haven, in a recent ad- dress. gave this information under the subhead 'Railroading Then and Now
 In those early days one freight train and three passenger trains ran week days. but not on Sundays, for the directors passed resolution that 1t was wrong to do so and that there was no pecuniary gain to any man or set of men by violating the Sabbath" Good doctrine, but difficult to carry out un- der the complicated conditions of mod ern life, and yet it is the desire of the New Haven management to reduce Sun day service as far as reasonable. Now the New Haven runs here seven freight trains daily and two on Sunday-16 pas senger trains daily and 10 on Sundays total of all trains in year of 7S23'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
The Newspaper Club


 It Is rather difficult for the uninitaled to fully realize the remarkable advan- tages afforded by the Birmingham News paper club" remarked Brace Eldred after a recent visit.
 Tn the first place, occupying as it does the three top floors of the highest build- Ing in the south. the club enjoys a nat ural distinction in the eyes of the wis., itor which will never be forgotten. This impression is heightened by it's luxurious appointments. The cafe, which takes up the top floor, presents combination un- rivaled for beauty and scenic splendor. While dining on this eminence amid the summer breezes, one feels an exhiliration which tends to drive away the cares of life. The other two floors are re- plete with all that go toward making life in cosmopolitan club worth while.
 From civic viewpoint the Newspaper club is an asset which can hardly be overestimated The management I un- derstand, is quite liberal in giving over the premises to gatherings of men from all parts of the country, and the guests or the club and of the city are here en- tertained in lavish style. A visit to the Birmingham Newspaper club will always be remembered"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
TONGUE LASTED.

He oft dressed up,
 Or so 'tis said, Before he lost
 His heart and wed, But now. in fear
 Of wife's frown, He quakes and gets A dressing gown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, rostoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 8, lSi9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Daily and Sunday Herald. .sS.tO Daily and Sunday, per month.... 70 Daily and Sunday, three months. 2.OU Weekly Age-Herald. per annum.. .5e Sunday Age-Herald ........ 200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

George McMasters. O. E. Young and w. D. Brumbeloe are the only author ized travelling representatives of Ire Age-Heraid in its circulation depart ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
wINDBAGS.

wouldn't do for them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Florence Times: Commercial travellers say Florence Is one of the best cities in a business way they visit And commercial travellers always tell the truth-that is. nearly always.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

Brewton Pine Belt News: Verify, the fishing story teller is in our midst and the usual batch of unbelievable tales are being hailded out to the public. old Pickens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02

No communication will be published without it's authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned un- less stamps are enclosed for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
BAD PLACE TO BE.

more eloquent prayer of thanks"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
BUILD MODERN STORE.
Richard Schrubbe Will Start Erec-
ton of New Store Building
May list.

Richard Schrubbe, one of Decor
abs well known book and wall pap
er merchants will erect a handsome
new store building this spring on the
site of his present place of business
Mr. Schrubbe owns the building first
door south of his store and he will
occupy that until the new building is
finished.
The new store will be built OF
brick, two stories high. A handsome
plate glass front will be put in, with
prison reflector glass above. The
ceiling proper will be about 3 feet
higher, and the store proper will ne
about 20 foot deeper. The building
will be modern in every respect. a
deep cellar way to the alley will be
dug, and the building will be steam
heated.
Contractor A. R. Coffeen, of this
city, has drawn the plans and they
are very fine. Mr.. Schrubbe expects
to occupy the new building about
August 1st.
The present building has been &C.
cupied by Mr.. Schrubbe for twenty
five years, as proprietor of the bust
ness. For seven years previous 20
becoming proprietor he worked for
James A. Leonard, which makes
thirty-two years he has spent in this
building. He was successful from
the start and has always enjoyed a
nice business. He is to be congrat-
ulated On the erection of this fine
modern building, which will add
greatly to the beauty of our business
blocks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Milk Clarifier Works Fine.

Nels Aschem, proprietor of the
Golden Rule Dairy in the south part
of the city, is more than pleased with
the De Laval Milk Clarifier he re-
Gently purchased from Reed and Len
non. He feels low that he can guar
antee every drop of milk he sells to
be perfectly clean and free from all
particles of dirt, which might posi-
bly, get into the milk one way or an
other. Mr.. Aschem milks twelve
cows. After the milking is done the
milk is strained and run through the
Clarifier. Afterwards it is cooled
off before it is bottled. Mr. Aschem
has put in supply of ice and in the
summer time the milk will be put on
ice before being sent out. The Clari-
fer will prove a fine thing for Mr..
Aschem and his customers, who can
be assured that all milk and cream
will be perfectly clean and whole
some. Since he began operating his
dairy in DEBORAH Mr.. Aschem has en-.
joyed a fine business and has given
excellent service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
INTERESTING CLUB MEETING
The Red Oak Farmers Club Held
Interesting Meeting Feb. 25.

The meeting of this club on the
evening of Feb. % was like the pre-
vious ones, full of interest from start
to finish. How else can it be when
the subjects discussed bring us face
to face with every day problems that
every individual has to deal with.
The respond to roll call by quota
tons on current events, changed an
otherwise tedius routine work to
Profit and pleasure. Is this not an apt
ILLUSTRATION of what is necessary to
entertain all? Anyone who has tried
to entertain all has learned that to
accomplish this one must introduce
something by which every individual
can entertain himself as we'll as 9TH
ers, or as an anonymous writer put
it: Happiness is a perfume you can
mot pour on others without spilling
few drops on yourself"
! Rev Koren's talk on Careful Sc
lection of Reading Material, was
timely, and like all his efforts, it con-
tanned food for thought in discreed
conciseness. To comment on it is
easy, for he carries but one brand
for every occasion which is The
Best '-never Just as Good
The Journal by Miss Lille Garden,
could not but help to appeal, because
of its variety of wit, wisdom and in
formation. Surely no one with ex-
perience will say it is a snap to
edit a Journal-at least a Society
Journal.
The debate was probably the most
important feature, being that it was
| followed by free discussion, where
by it was possible to view the sub
ject from every angle. And that is,
in fact, the only fair way, as well as
the most instructive. The final de-
cision Of the judges was unanimous
in favor of the affirmative.
The recitation by Grant Orvella
W Jul Ihc pOy w III
Never Told a Lie Surely, Grant,
better human ideal could scarcely
be found by any of US.
Mr.. David Jacobson of Minneapo-
lis, who at present is visiting the
realms of his boyhood, was called up
on, and he favored us with a few in
structive and cheerful remarks. The
club voted him as it's first honorary
member.
The next meeting of the club will
be held March 18th, with the fol-
lowing program arranged for:
Roll call by quotations On cur.
rent events.
2.-Music, Emile Soland.
S.-Ques ton Box, (By ALL.
4.-Talk, Opportunities in Alas
ka," r. Gutteboe.
ESSAY: How to Care for
Flowers" by Clara Orvella.
6.-Discussion Are Consolidated
Schools Worth Considering for our
Community"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Don't Forget March Tenth,

1t is hoped that the people of De-
corah and Winneshiek county will
not forget the evening OF March 10th,
when Director Carlo A. Sperati will
give Benefit Concert for the Decor
all Hospital. You will not alone en-
joy listening to one of the very best
concerts which this organization has
ever given, but you will also help
towards the benefit for the DEBORAH
Hospital. Be sure and come and get
your reserved seat tickets at E. j.
Parman's. Price 90 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Rud Bros. at Waterloo.

Messrs. John and Henry Rud de
parted yesterday for Waterloo, where
they were in attendance at a bic
meeting of Overland dealers last
night A banquet was served at one
of the leading hotels, and an expert
from the Overland factory gave an
are hustlers, are agents for a good
car and they are always on the alert
for any information which will be for
the benefit of their customers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
THERE NEVER WAS

A girl who wouldn't chew gum.
A cook who was not afflicted with
wanderlust.
A skeleton in the closet who chose
the right time to peek out.
An architect who could build a
house within specifications.
A persimmon too green to be bit
ten into by some trusting human.
An imitation woman who did not
think herself superior to the real
thing.
A shoe string that seemed in a
mood to be pleasant when you were
in hurry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
SENDS CHECK FOR $3.50.
Mrs. Amy w. Carlisle, Of Chicago
Sends Fine Donation to DEBORAH
Hospital.

Ben Bear received a letter yester-
day from Mrs. Amy w. Carlisle, of
Chicago, former DEBORAH girl and
sister of G.. j. Weiser, and enclosed
in the letter was check for $3.50
for the DEBORAH Hospital. 1t certain
ly is fine gift and Mrs. Carlisle is
deserving of much credit and thanks.
Following is the letter:
: My Dear Mr.. Bear
When we visited the DEBORAH hos
pital last fall We were so much i'm
pressed with all that had been accom-
plished that We thought, as You
know, we would like to make some
small donation which might help
out in some way. So you will find
enclosed a check, which we send with
much pleasure. If it is possible,
would be pleased to have it used for
some specific purpose, that we might
| feel that some certain thing was our
part in this fine project.
he good people of DEBORAH and
vicinity have much for which 20
thank those in charge, and / am sure
| it is appreciated by others as we'll as
| by ourselves.
Trusting all is well with you and
yours, and with kindest regards to
you and Mrs. Bear,
| am most cordially yours,
AMY w. CARLISLE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
DeCOrah Men Purchase Farm.

Messrs. A. Leytze and Henry Ness
purchased the former Andrew Lane
farm, from Jacob Lee on Monday.
This farm consists of eighty acres
and is only two miles from DEBORAH
on the Frankville road 1t is a good
piece of property and the new owners
will no doubt realize well on the in
vestment. Mr.. Lane and family are
coming to DEBORAH to make their
home Mr.. Lee will work his father 5
farm ten miles east of DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Allison Residence Sold.

The Allison residence, on the cor
ner of Court and Main streets, which
was recently purchased by st. Bene-
diets Catholic church Corporation
was sold at public auction last Sat
urday afternoon and brought $125.
The buyer was Mrs. A. d. Thomas,
who expects to move it onto a lot in
West DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Pearson Gets Possession of Farm


G. T. Pearson, the stock buyer,
took possession of the Logsdon farm
on Monday, which he purchased a
year ago. The farm will be recog-
nized as the former Bonnie Heading
ton place and is situated just short
distance south of the fair grounds
1t contains 1870 acres and brought
$24, 200. Mr.. Pearson expects to i'm
prove the place some and will make
his home there in the near future,
and convert the place into a stock
farm. b. G. Logsdon who has lived
on the farm several years moved this
week to the Dave Rice farm west OF
Burr Oak.