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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Near Future Looking Bright

While on my trip to eastern markets l came in contact with many business men from different parts of the United States and there was a wide divergence of opln- ion on the state of the country. but all spoke hopefully of the near future, said l. D. Collins.
 -'I did not find any marked difference in prices for shoes over those prevailing last year before the European war start ed It is true that there has been steady falling off in the worlds produc- ton of hides and ultimately the wearer Of real leather shoes will feel it. yet owing to the large increase in the use of cloth canyass-for all kinds of light wear shoes, and even for athletics and outdoor life, the shortness of leather has been in part discounted and provided for.
 You ask me if scarcity of hides had anything to do with the use of leather; no, for cloth has for some years been coming more and more into use for certain parts of shoes. Take the matter of the dress of women, the cloth shoe has been in vogue off and on for years. paruc- ularly in white. Canvas shoes appear cooler, are natty' for summer wear and can be had at prices within the reach of every purse. Then, too, canvas shoes are made in higher priced goods, up to s and $6 per pair.
 "As to low-priced shoes, anybody can sell them we handle some grades as low as $l.so per pair for fresh goods at that.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Interest in Good Music

"One of the best evidences that there is wider interest in high-class music in this country at the present time than there was 10 or 15 years ago is found in the larger and more eager audiences that attend concerts given by symphony orchestras," said an old music lover.
 When Birmingham was a much small CT town than it is now we got together large audiences on festival casions but I remember when Damrosch gave concert at the Jefferson theatre eight or nine years ago not half the seats were occupied At the same theatre recently Damrosch rendered a symphony pro- gramme and the house was packed
 Another very significant and encour. aging fact is that Damrosch on this springs tour has played to large audiences everywhere, even in towns of less than 10000 population Montgomery turned out well and Tuscaloosa did likewise Dam- rosch played to a crowded house at Me- ridian, and as far west as Oklahoma there was not single town where he ap. peared that didfnot supply a large audi ence.
 Some musical organizations such as brass and reed bands and grand opera draw crowds as a result of hippodroms methods. They are advertised extensively ana the crowds are drummed up from re. mote corners, but there is no hippodrom. Ing In the case of Damrosch. His concerts nave been advertised in the usual way feopie have gone to hear him because they like good orchestra music"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Alexander City Outlook. The commence ment season is almost at hand and sweet girl graduate" and the young Demos- themes will soon be with us again.
 IAnniston Evening Star: Since the new definition came into vogue. the expression "chicken hearted has taken on a new meaning.
 Marion County News: All the manufac- turers of liquor and beer ought to favor the prohibition laws of Alabama. Under prohibition more liquor is consumed by people. and dealers do not pay any license or tax on the traffic. Prohibition does not promote temperance, and this fact can be seen on the streets of any abama town seven days in the week.
 Gadsden Evening Journal: The colonel says he wasn't mad when he made those speeches against Barnes. No wonder the speeches were so mild in tone.
 Gadsden Times-News: New York man wants a divorce because his wife fed him stews have been known to cause divorce since time began.
 Andalusia Star: Tie Star favors all harmless amusements on Sunday. Many folk work six days in the week. Sunday is their only opportunity for relaxa- ton We wouldn't object to ball games, golf games. moving picture shows, etc., observing church hours. of course We ought to carry ouE religion around with us during the six working days. Too many folk put on their church clothes. Of course. you can do as you like and we'll do the same. You don't have to accept our doctrine and we're not compelled tc indorse yours. We're all headed for the same place. There's, proba bility that we'll meet where prohibition ne'er breakl in and suffrage is ct an end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
WALKING IS GOOD, BROTHER

From the Franklin County Times.
 It is nine miles from Florence to Muscel Shoals On May 10, no boat can run; there is no railroad. There re- mains the dirt road and the horseback. horse and buggy and the auto as means or conveyance. The visiting committee and distinguished persons will use all the cars available. Now what is a poor, common editor to do?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Hugh Day, now resident of Pitts burg. helped to connect Europe and Asia with the first submarine cable ever laid in oriental waters. The party left Liverpool September 20, 1S5S on their voyage to the Dardanelles Their vessel was a three masted barkentine rigged steamer of the screw propeller type. Steam and sail were both used in those days for propul- sion. The name of the ship was the Elba Her master was Captain Hamilton. The Medina, a sloop of war belonging to the English navy, acted as convoy. She was equipped with sidewheels and sails. The cable was stored in the hold of the Elba. It was made at Liverpool and Birken- head, England, under the direction of Newhal & Gordon, who also made the Atlantic cable in the same year, and was laid under the personal supervision of MT Gordon, who accompanied the party. the European line of forts. Killd Bahr to point near Chanak in Asia. The dis taice across the Dardaneles here is only about two miles, so that the undertaking was not stupendous from an engineering roint of view. Now that one of the great est naval battles of history is being fought in the Dardanelles. the fate of this cable is problematical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
CAN'T SEE IT THAT WAY.

CAN'T SEE TT THAT WAY
 ''Fatherly pride is great thing. There's Dubsons boy. Just because the youngster is making good marks at school Dubson is as proud as if he were doing it him- self"
 "Ah, yes. Poor Dubsonl He was always at the foot of the class when he was in school, yet if you tell him the boy takes after his mother he is grievousy offended"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

he went on to say that Billy's acrobatic preaching, which sounded so unattractive
 in descriptions, seem natural and graceful when you behold him on the platform
 What would be ridiculous in one man is simple and effective in another" the judge explained. And he spoke with a touch of admiration of the way in which
 Billy, describing the eager rush of thirst torn wayfarers to cooling stream, threw himself prone on the platform just as they threw themselves flat on the ground at the waters edge.
 Roast beef, of which Billy is fond, formed the staple of the luncheon, and l the liquids were tea and cold water. There were few questioAs asked Billy about hls work, but in general the com- pany didn't talk shop. aaA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

BEGINNING THE DAY-Great God, I rejoice in the sunshine. fhouk Thee for it's warmth anu light. thank Thee for the denth ii deals nnd the life ft tnVokes. thank Thee for its revelation or shapes and cOiors. I thank Tnec for the rainboNs and the heavenly sky-hues which sleep in It. thanA Thee for it's amazing call to my spirits. thank Thee for it's rcmina- CT of the abiding miracles and the wonderful love Of God. Amcp.- H. NJ. F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Playground Day at East Lake


 We are planning for the greatest athletic meet and playground day at East Lake Saturday that has ever been held In Birmingham" said z. Nespor city superintendent of playgrounds Manager Black has turned over East Lake park and all of its concessions to us for benefit day and a Mayday festival. We have planned an elabor- ate programme of swimming diving and other water stunts of highly amusing character. There will be TO- lay races or different kinds. One of the star features will be folk dances classes from several schools
 The general purpose is to inform The public by demonstration of the practical workings of the playground department; then, too, we need money to carry on the work. Owing to sne city's financial condition this must he raised by popular contributions in a small way and. therefore, we have inaugurated the buy a button plan. ana the proposed Mayday festival. This plan enables thousands to contribute to aid in the practical work of devel- oping future citizens, healthy in body ana Tn thought, great moral force in itself There are thousands who do ret pay anything whatsoever to the main tenance of the city. With the 'buy-a- button plan they may all become spe- officially contributors to the support Of a practical work for the good of all citizens. It is hoped that the people or blrmlngham will turn out Saturday to make great Mayday festival ant: picnic day Saturday at East Lake park"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Trolley or Jitney

The married man reminds me of street car said D. B. Grace, flor he runs On certain track on schedule time going to the barn at midnight and stay Ing there till morning and is subject to me rules and regulations of the powers that be-
 The bachelor is a jitney, running when and where he pleases regardless of the speed limit, subject to no rules but ms own will; out at all hours of the nlght, running on high gear in shady places spurning the appeals of the up- mt oIsregarding sociological congresses. cohtemptuous of scientific housing con- oitiohs, making light of the woes of the suHraeettes, artfully lodging the corners on tag day, and Is not liable for any dam ages ne may cause to the domestic rela- ,lons or the community. Be jitney."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

According to some accounts. the Demon Rum looks more wobbiy than some or ms staunchest followers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

The war in Europe is being fought in shifts which is merely another evidence of the way the slaughter of men has been systematized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

It must be discouraging for board of arbitration to hear a prolonged howl from one side or the other practically every time an award is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

An opera singer will receive approxi- mately $2 a minute for posing in moving pictures No wonder horny handed son of toll hates to work for paltry 70 cents an hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Chicago looks forward to population of 5,000.000 in 1940. Still, a great many peo- pie look forward to a simple thing like a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

noted dramatic critic has called an- other noted critic literary snob TO your typewriters, gentlemen!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

California hopes to do away with party lines in state elections, which IS long look toward the millennium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

An increase in the size of the water wagon has become imperative. Might make it a double deck" affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Jim Ham Lewis aspires to the vice pres idency. It Is every man s privilege In this country to aspire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

France has given a Pennsylvania fac tory an order for 13ooOO dozen pairs of stockings Another breach of neutrality seems imminent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

time the law requires all trains in the brakes by which the train can be con- troiied by the engineer. The days of the hand brake are past. The power brake has greatly lessened the risks to which employees are exposed. has decreased the danger of travel. and has made possible much greater speed for freight as well as passenger trains.
 In 1873 MT. Westinghouse made the first of his improvements on the original straight airbrake by the invention of the automatic airbrake. In this brake each car was equipped with an auxiliary reser- Voir and triple valve in addition to the train pipe and brake cylinder. It's chief objection was that in an emergency .anpl cation on long train the forward brakes were applied so much sooner than those in the rear that the slack of the train ran ahead and often did great damage. To remedy this objection, MT. Westinghouse invented in lSS7 the quick action triple valve, by which the application was so much hastened at the rear of the train that the slack had no chance to run ahead.
 The very high passenger train speed of recent years led Mr. Westinghouse in 1887 to place on the market a high-speed brake. Several forms of airbrake besides the Westinghouse have been employed to some extent in America, but they are exactly similar in their principles of op- eraton
 George Westinghouse was of German descent and was born in New York state in 1s46. His father was an inventor and it was in the shops of his parent that he laid the foundation of his successful career. When he was only l5 years old he invented and built rotary engine.
 Westinghouse first invention was a de- vice for replacing railroad cars upon tho tracks, and in the same year it was that a collision between two freight trains near Troy, N. Y, suggested to him the idea of brake that would work under the control of the engineer He first ex- perimented with steam, but newspa per article upon the use of compressed air in boring the Mount Cenis tunnel directed his attention to that as an agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

MT. Barnes seems to have overlooked or ignored the fact that the colonel IS a glutton for punishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Still. T. R. can hardly claim that his efforts to reform politics were entirely disinterested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

It is to be hoped that the reckless en- thusasm of the early fly swatter will not wane before the fly season is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

A new Austrian army is reported ready to hit servia. However, it begins to look as if Servia refuses to be knocked out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

There is a difference of opinion about it. Some people think that the man who can't wear knee length underwear because his trousers rub his knees belongs in the mollycoddle class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

If General Villas officers keep shooting at him they will eventually end ms ca reer as a patriot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
The Iron sltust tion

Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati report says in paft:
 Without any special features. the pig iron market at all points during the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Another advantage of travelling in a special train is that if you happen to have birthday while en route the train can be stopped and the day fttingly cele- brated, as in the case of MT. Schwab and his party, who were bound for the San Francisco fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Birmingham has learned the lesson or dangerous walls. but how long Will 1t De remembered?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
DOMESTIC CRITICISM.

After arduous toll the poet had perfect ed a sonnet
 "Ahv he exclaimed. This will surely make me famous." < A few minutes later he read it to his wife and waited for comment. Its pretty piece" she said. q like to see the lines all about the same length, instead of raggedy as they are in some of your longer poems, dear"
 NONE There are no depths so vast stricken soul May not regain the heights from whence
 he fell. And see life's leaden curtains backward And hear Hopes inward whisper "All
 is we'll"
 WHEN APPEARANCES COUNT. "A man is not always to be judged by exterior appearances" Only in certain cases" You mean?"
 T would never choose a man with arms like pipe stems, legs ditto and a flat chest to carry off any honors in an athletic con- test"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
SOON SETTLED.

We must stop to consider ways and means" said MT Dibbles, with a judicial air. Now, my dear. you want new hat, but haven't the money with which to pay for a new hat. The next question is. What are we to do?"
 Why, charge it, of course" snapped Mrs. Dibbles. Any fool would know thatr
 ONE SHE'S OVERLOOKED
 Mrs. Prebscomb is engaged in all kinds of charitable work"
 "A busy woman. dare say"
 'Yes, indeed She's so busy finding homes for the homeless that MT Prebseomb. one of the most conspicuous examples of the sort I ever saw. spends most of the time at his club"
 FINISHING THE FTNNs. council of ministers at Petrograd has decided that Finland must pay it's share
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

For he today that sheds his blood
 with me Shall be my brother. Henry N'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
ALABAMA. PRESS

Alexander City Outlook: The commence ment season is almost at hand and sweet girl graduate" and the young Demos themes will soon be with us again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Anniston Evening Star: Since the new definition came into vogue. the expression "chicken-hearted has taken on new meaning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Gadsden Evening Journal: The colonel says he wasn't mad when he made those speeches against Barnes. No wonder the speeches were so mild in tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, rostofflce as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 3, ls's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07

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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-13

manufactures being the chief basis
for such business prosperity as now
exists. anxiety has been created by
the increasing ACTIVITY in the subma-
rjne warfare conducted by Germany
in the waters surrounding Great Bri-
cain. Fears are expressed that the
producers of this country may lose in
par or In whole the very excellent
foreign market for their products.
A sober second thought will con-
vince them that the allied forces of
Europe are wholly dependent upon
this country for supplies with which
to carry on the war and that they
must find and keep open avenues for
the importation of war materials and
foods from the United States.
The only thing that could put an
end TO our exports would be var with
Great Britain, and at the present
time that seems as nearly impossible
as anything well could be. There Is
struggle will continue throughout
this year and INTO next, and before 1t
ends substantially every American
manufacturer and all of the produ-
GERS of food and metals should be-
nefit greatly. The business outloko,
therefore, is most promising.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-13
NEVADA WINS FIRST PRIZE

The Nevada mining exhibit at the
exposition at San Francisco has won
the highest award. This e that
the display of mining products from
this state at the Panama-Paeific Elk
position is the best in the world.
The news was received by Gov.
Emmett ID. Boyle in a special dispatch
from the Exposition grounds, signed
by J.. II. Price and j. e. Babcock, the
curators of the Nevada mining ex-
hibit. The dispatch reads as follows:
EXPOSITION GROUNDS,
San Francisco, June 10.
Gov. Emmett d. Boyle,
Carson, City. Nevada.
I'm completion with national, state
and private exhibits of the entire
world, the Nevada mining exhibit
|, wins the highest award, the grand
prize.
(Signed) -. H. PRICE,
y. E. BABCOCK."
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-13

permit me to acknowledge the pro-
found satisfaction which it has given
me to be associated with you In the
important work which has come be-
fore the state department, and to
thank you for the courtesies shown.
With the heartiest wishes for
your welfare and for the success OF
your administration, | am, my dear
Mr.. President, very truly yours,
"W. J. BRYAN
The Presidents letter to Mr.. Bryan
was as follows:
My dear Mr.. Bryan: | accept
your resignation only because you
insist upon its acceptance, and | ac-
cept it with more than deep regret
with a feeling of personal sorrow.
Our two years of close association
have been very delightful to me. Our
judgments have accorded in practi-
cally every matter of official duty and
of public policy until now. Your sup
port of the work and purposes of the
administration has been generous
and loyal beyond praise. Your de-
votion to the duties of your great Of
flee and your eagerness to take ad-
vantage of every great opportunity
for service offered has been an ex-
ample to the rest of us. You have
earned our affectionate admiration
and friendship. Even now we are
not separated in the object We seek,
hut only in the method by which We
seek 1t.
ut is for these reasons my feel
ings about yonr retirement from the
Office of secretary of state go much
deeper than regret. / deplore ii.
Our objects are the same, and we
ought to pursue them together. |
yield to your desire only because |
must, and wish to bid you God-speed
on the parting. We shall continue to
work for the same causes, even when
we do not work in the same way.
with a%ffectionate regard-Sin-
WOODROW WILSON
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-13
BRYAN RESIGNS AS
SECRETARY OF STATE

William Jennings Bryan, three
times democratic candidate for the
presidency and author of nearly 80
peace tree les with the principal ma
tions of the world, resigned on Tues
day as secretary of state as a drama
tic sequel to a disagreement with
President Wilson over the govern
ment's policy toward Germany, His
resignation was accepted by the pres
ident. The cabinet then approved the
response prepared to the German re-
ply on the Lusitania note. Acting
Secretary of State Lansing will sign
the document and today 1t will be
cabled to Berlin. Bryan intends to
continue his political support of the
president.
Bryan's Resignation. and Presidents
Acceptance.
Secretary Bryan's letter of resigna-
ton was as follows:
MY dear Mr.. President: 1t is
with sincere regret that have reach
ed the conclusion that | should re-
turn to you the commission of secre-
tary of state with which you honored
me at the beginning of your admin
istration.
obedience to your sense of duty
and actuated by the highest motives,
you have prepared for transmission
to the German government a note in
which l cannot join without violat-
ing what l deem to be an obligation
to my country, and the issue involv-
ed is of such moment that to remain
a member of the cabinet would be
as unfair to you as it would be to the
cause which is nearest my heart,
namely. the. prevention of war.
81, therefore, respectfully tender
my resignation, TO take effect when
the note is sent, unless you prefer an
earlier hour. Alike DESTROYS of
reaching peaceful solution of the
problems arising out of the use of
submarines against merchantmen, We
find ourselves differing irreconcilably
as to the methods which should be
employed.
1T falls to your lot to speak Of
fcially for the Nation. | consider it
to be none the less my duty to en-
deavor, as a private citizen, to pro-
mote the end which you have in view
by means which you do not feel at
liberty to use.
"In severing the intimate and pleas
ant relations wich have existed be-
tween us during the past two years