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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
The Air Mechanic

An important part in the present war is being played by the men who are responsible, more than any others, for the safety of aviators. These are the air mechanics who are depended on to keep aeroplanes at the highest stage of efficiency, at all times and under all conditions. They do not re- ceive any glory for their work, but it is safe to assume that an army avia- 1. tion corps would be speedily demoral- ized without them. A single loose bolt in a machine might cost an aviator his life. The birdman himself has no time to look after all the details of his ma chine. His safety depends entirely on the skill and conscientiousness of his mechanic.
 A writer in a London paper de- scribes some of the hazards to which air mechanics are constantly exposed. They are frequently drawn into the air by trailer ropes and sometimes must hold their grip on a rope at a consid- erable altitude until the machine is unanswered toward the ground. If their hold fails they are apt to break their necks. Starting a powerful ma chine with an eight-foot propeller is also very dangerous. The mechanic must give the propeller the initial turn and jump back in time to escape being cut in two by the swiftly re- volving blades.
 Air mechanics in war times are ex- posed to almost as many risks as avia- tors themselves. They are often called upon to make hasty repairs on a ma chine that is within the range of fire. Sometimes they must dash on motor repair lorry to the rescue of an avia- tor who has landed close to the enc my's lines. If it is impossible to repair the machine on the spot they are re- quired to pull it to pieces and pack it on the lorry while shells are falling all around them.
 The gasoline propelled vehicle is a great factor in the European war and its use in variety of forms has made . great army of mechanics necessary These humble workers rarely ever get their names in the papers, but they are indispensable, nevertheless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
EVERY WHERE

From the New York Evening Post.
 Bobby was a little English boy It was time for him to have his bath There was the tub full of water, but Bobby re- fused to let himself be put in it-even when his nurse held out the promise of two helpings of plum pudding at dinner. The nurse tried force, but Bobby kicked and scuffled and set up such an outcry that his mother came in to investigate
 Why, Bobby" she said, what makes you behave so badly? Come, get into your tub-the waster isn't cold"
 'I can't" whimpered Bobby "I can't" Why can't you, Bobby? What are you afraid of?"'
 I'm afraid of German mines" (Ths story is said by British common tators to be another German inventioy.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
ALABAMA PRESS

The Falkvile News: With bountiful crops almost assured in this country, with no pestilence prevailing in our midst. no enemies are at war with us. no dark cloud shovers over our horizon. and we have one of the wisest and peace loving Prcsi- dents to guide the destinies of our coun- try safely across the turbulent times Inci- dent to foreign matters We should be happy.
 The Talladega Daily Home: From the number of liquor seizures in Birmingham it Is evident that the stocks were not as well sold out on the last wet day as they had been thought to be.
 The Mobile Register: William Waldorf Astor has given his son. John Jacob As- tor, three blocks of realty in New York city, valued at ss.5OOoOo. While one is admiring this instance of paternal affec- ton and confidence, there comes an expla- nation that gifts of this sort avoid the payment of the inheritance tax. So, Mr. Astor's action is a clever piece of tax jumping.
 Anniston Evening Star: Since they are always kissed by the generals for hero ism the valiant French are doubly brave.
 Gadsden Daily Tlmes-News: A cotton planter in South Carolina has raised brown, yellow and green cotton. and hopes to produce black, red and gray cot ton.
 The Decaturs Daily: The public respect for the legislature will be considerably in- creased if 1t is demonstrated that that body has a memory that will retain the fact that Alabama already has prohibit ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
Arrives From Cincinnati

At first glance Birmingham i'm presses me as a wide-awake and pro- Gressive metropolis" remarked Irwin Taylor, who arrived Wednesday after noon from Cincinnati to become cell player in the Weigand orchestra at the Tutwiler and I am informed that com mercial and industrial affairs here arc fast approaching normal.
 Cincinnati has some fine hotels among the latest erected being the Gih- son. There are also some excellent hotels here in Birmingham The fame of the Tutwiler has gone abroad, and travellers from all parts of the coun<ry are enthusiastic in praise of Birmine hams big hostelry. I have not yet in spected this establishment thoroughly but I would judge from the reputa- . ton it has gained that it is equaled ry few hotels in this country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
Bessemer Doing Well

"Bessemer is thriving, and we are feeling less and less the depression incident to the European war" said George Bum gardner. city attorney of Bessemer, who witnessed the slaughter at Redwood Field yesterday afternoon. AS in Bir- mingham, great deal of building is go- ing on and anyone who has been away from the city for any length of time would be surprised op returning to find the number of substantial structures that have gone up recently Then, too you know, we boast of a five-story office building with all modern service.
 Tn regard to building, we have taken a lesson from the disaster in Birmingham and rigid inspection of all buildings has been made under the direction of the chief of the fire department, and all structures regarded as dangerous have been condemnedr while number have been strengthened and cleaned up
 "The industrial side of Bessemer is also doing well. The pipe plants in the dis trict have plenty of orders. Bessemer people were very much interested in the announcement that No. 10 mine of the Tennessee company at Ishkooda would be reopened and hope for further operations in the ore mines on Red mountain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

San Marine. with g square miles of territory, did not hesitate long before casting in it's lot with Italy against fbe Ieutonic allies. This tiny republic has an army of only 8 officers and 95o sol alefs' but if it had remained neutral would have been a haven for Austrian aeroplanes, which could have aEghted in san Marine after flying over Italian ter ritory and claimed immunity from G D. ture. The population of San Marine is about 95oO people and the country has been in state of war with Austria for nearly half century. This is due to the Tact that the republic declared war in ls66 when the Italians and the Austrans fought but when peace was concluded failed to ratify it. The matter seems to have been overlooked by all concerned. St. Marnus is credited with having founded the republic during the perseeu- tions under Diocletian. The village of St. Leo was founded by his companion of
 0 "iitteH history or san Marlno begins with the ninth century. The monastery of San Marine has exis.,d since sS5. In 1903 the republic was cap tured by Caesar Borgia, but regained It's liberty. 1t was formally recognized in lSSl Napoleon did not interfere with Its freedom. The republic is governed by two captains, selected twice year from 60 life members of the great council, which con sists of 20 representatives of the mobility 20 of the landowners and 20 of the citi- zens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
THE CAPTAIN AT THE HELl

 From the Baltimore Sun o Captain at the helm-the stormy winds
 do blow: But all your country's with you as you
 decide to go. They've rocked the boat with worry, And caused you grief and care; But, Captain, we are with you Be the weather foul or fair O Captain at the helm-there's trouble on
 the deep, The waves are tossing angry and the
 waters will not sleep. But all your country's with you, o master fair and wise; Or blow the wind from stormy banks Or out of peaceful skies. O Captain at the helm-we trust your
 hands that guide We're with you as the good ship sails tue
 stern or sunny tide. With you with you Captain, In this high hour of fate; With God above to guide with love Our hearts from wrong and hate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Almost see the Corn Gro,,

These rains we have been having 2 have brought the corn forward rapidly: the tact Is that one can almost see it grow said Joseph Houppert, an en- sineer on the Frisco. whose run is from Birmingham to Amory Miss.
 There is very little cotton between here and Amory, but there are great fields of corn. And such cornl I do not recall finer crop. It is simply splendid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
F1GURAT1vELY SPEAKING.

"so they are embarking on the sea of matrimony7'
 Yes"
 T presume they earry a neutral hag?' ''oh, yes. but I suspect that part of their cargo is contraband."
 "why so?" Everybody says the bridegroom has a. lot of brass"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
SELF SUFFICIENT.

This world is full of people who Are more than pleased with all they do And though they oft make fool mistakes And stupidly cause dreadful breaks, They blandy smile, as if to say, We supermen can't go astray." There's naught can alter naught can
 shock
 An ego firm as any rock Moreover, when they come to die And view the world with failing eye, There's something tells them, even then, They do not pass like other men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
A Notable Transaction

Among the notable transactions of the day IS the reported purchase by Ford in- terests of tract of land adjoining the city or Detroit, said to be about POGO acres, at the cash price of s15O0 per acre" remarked A. R. Dearborn
 'Fourteen real estate agents handled the matter, and when in shape to close the entire proposition, involving the sum Of SS,oOO'O00 was closed in one day. The money will be distributed among a large number of small land holders, mostly gardeners and truck raisers, who find themselves rich over night
 While Detroit is some distance from Birmingham, who knows but what the next big industrial enterprise will find it expeGient to build in Jefferson county where land is cheap and raw material abundant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

dispense peroxide with lavish hand for small coin.
 And at last, after an ingenius crime for profit has been committed, there is large chance of detection.
 So, after all, it really doesn't pay to be "crooked,' and the philosopher wasn't talking through his cranial canopy when he paused to remark that honesty is the best policy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

BEGINNING THE DAy-Jesus, Thou art my Lord. cannot say Thee Eay. Thou hast taught me what I know of God and heaven. Thou hast conquered me by Thy beauty. Thou hast held me by Thy silent power. Thou hast even followed me and suf- fered with me that Thou mi9htest lead me back. Jesus, Thou art my Lord. Ameu.-H. Nj. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
The Shakespeare Commemoraaion

There is naturally much interest in literary circles, and especially in the Drama league, in the Shakespeare ter centenary which occurs in April of next year. saidCarl H. Milam of the public library and an official of the Birming ham center of the league.
 The Drama League of America is a very active organization and it will doubtless be asked to send representa- tlves to the conference to be held in Washington, October l. for the purpose or considering and agreeing upon a ter centenary programme.
 Shakespeare pageants will be in or der in all the cities next year and we will get up something of the kind here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
A GEOGRAPHICAL MISTAKE
From the Houston Post.

We do not believe that the New Jersey teacher who dislocated a chiids jawbone by skipping it used good judgment Any teacher or parent with sense enough to grease a gimlet can look at child and know where the Lord intended for the swat to land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
A BLOW TO ALTRuIsM.

T don't believe in trying to carry other peoples burdens" said Plimly.
 Don't you think that rather selfish | point of view?' asked Jobson. "It may be. but I had a little exper- ence once that cured me-
 What happened?'
 "A strange woman gave me baby to hold and never came back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
WHAT DELIGHTED HIM

From Musical America.
 Today, for the first time, I was really delighted to hear my neighbours piano go- ing"
 Something worth listening to, I sup poser" T should say so. I heard the install- ment men taking 1t away"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
CITY OF MosauEs

From the P1ttsburg Post.
 Constantinople is "a city of mosques and minarets. There are about So0 mosques in 1t, many of them being buildings of the Most beautiful and picturesque sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

are accustomed to spend much of their | time traveling'
 Quite so'' T was struck by his attitude toware&. them. He doesn't seem the least bit over awed."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
OF COURSE.

Suppose all the energy that is wasted in dancing were devoted to some useful purpose?'
 T never entertain supposition like that"
 Why not?"
 Because experience and observation have taught me that the energy devoted to dancing is foot power and not brain power'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

The grand old Liberty bell is on it's way across the continents to be greeted along the route with becoming awe oy thousands of school children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

expand, the permanent exhibit will develop in proportion. But at the opening there will be enough to cause residents of Birmingham and visitors to marvel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

The vice president is certainly entitled to his peace of mind, if nothing else yat heres MT. Marshall being threatened with death in more than dozen anonymous etteSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

The little republics of Central America are lucky in not being trampled under- foot by marching armies without so r1nch as By your leave"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

correspondent describes summer life Tn the trenches as almost ideal, but it will take more than a newspaper mans word to make us believe that war is T pic- nic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
PERTINENT HERE ALSO

From the Knckerbocker Press.
 Why don't you keep your vacant lot clear of weeds, MT Property Owner?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

II IS denied that Germany will sink fewer merchant vessels than formerly. Recent achievements of submarines don't indicate anything of the sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

Henry Ford announces that he will manufacture tires for his cars, which will keep still more of the profits in the large Ford family"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

So long as the American hen continI. es to do her duty, the outlook for the flu ture is not hopeless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
NOT THERE
From the Hs

From the Houston Post. There are many week points in our army" declares former Secretary of War
 Stimson. West Point is not one of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

So many people are asking, Whats the matter with Kitchener" that the war lord should be obliging enough to explain himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

overseer Voliva, of Zion City, does not stand squarely behind President Wilson. It is pity that all our great men can't get together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

Recent fatalities indicate that autonio- bile races by no means have been robbed of alf their thrills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

Naturally, an uprising among her Inl dian troops is not the sort of news Great Britain wants to get abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

bathing beach nut" is man who wears bathing suit to match his com plexion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

The cowboy is using a motor car now in the roundup, but use can still be found for his peny in the European war zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

Great progress has been made, but fire worke continue to get few victims on the Fourth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08
MEN WORTH WHILE.


 "Quite company of notables seem to be gathered here.' Yes. The kindly old gentleman in clerical garb is a famous marrying par son.
 And the spry little man talking to him?"
 That's Lawyer Biggles, our best known separator"
 STILL SKEPTICAL. How are you getting along with your carr"
 'oh, I'm still in the experimental stage.' said the amateur motorist. "Yes?" ''I haven't been convinced yet that there is such thing as control of mind over matter.
 TRY SOME OTHER ADJECTIVE. Oh. yes, this wars an awful thing We've heard it said thousand times; And when pacific poets sing They put the same word in their rhymes
 UNUSUAL CASE. 'T understand MT. Grubbers is the father of two fashionable daughters who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

Anniston Evening Star: Since they are always kissed by the generals for hero ism, the valiant French are doubly brave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-08

'I understand MT. Grubbers is the father of two fashionable daughters who
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02
CITY TRAFFIC
ORDINANCES
HELD INVALID

Two city ordinances, regulating
vehicle traffic. were declared in
valid by Judge Chapman. visiting
judge from Pierce county, In the
suit for damages by Mrs. Andrew
WeidIn and two minor children
against DIR. G. IA. Wharton and wife,
which went TO the jury Tuesday.
On August Is Weidin was run
over by an automobile driven by
Mrs Wharton. and three days later
he died.
Suit wfas begun for $4,000 dam.
ages. former Judge Fred C. Brown
aud Edward Judd appearing for the
widow.
Judge Brown contended Mrs.
Wharton violated two traffic laws
passed by the state legislature.
namely. that autos must not run
over four miles an hour al a cross
ing. and. secondly. that they must
turn 10 the right when meeting an
other machine going in the same
direction.
The city ordinances allow eight
miles at crossings and provide for
turning TO the left.
Judge Chapman held that the CITY
ordinances are Illegal, In view OF
the state laws.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02

Did you watch the actions. today.
OF Mr. Arctomye Monax7
Arctomys Monax Is the scientific
name for ground hog Today was
ground hos" day. the popular
weather arbiter for the next six
weeks.
Mr.. q. Hog did not see his shad-
ow In Seattle II he came out OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02
INTRODUCE BILL
TO BLOCK CITY
FINANCE PLAN

OLYMPIA. Feb. 2.-Senator
Frank Renick of Seattle. a candi-
date for the city council at the
March election. yesterday after
noon introduced a bill in the senate
TO forbid councils of cities OF 1.-THE
first class. such as Seattle, from
diverting money from one city fund
to another.
Seattle's council has been criti.
cised in some sources because OF
such practices.
The attitude of the Seattle ooun-
cilmen is that this is a legitimate
practice. as II saves the city the in.
terest which would have to be paid
In case the money needed was Dor
rowed at bank.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02

his hole up 10 the time The Star
went 10 press. Therefore. spring is
here. and he will stay out
Stuff and nonsense" said
WeatheFman Salisbury Indignantly.
when We asked him the effect up
on the weather IL old Arctomys Mo-
max saw his shadow.
We don't take any stock in that
yarn" he declared.
Admission that there really In
such an animal as a ground hog, or
woodchuck. was as far as Salisbury
would 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02
Want Seattle Man

A Coast search Is being made by
the police for Charles Widrlg. Sc.
attic real estate man. who. IL is al.
legged. is very much wanted in San
Francisco to explain n number OF
forged checks. running into consid-
cradle money Widrig is said to
have made quite rep" In the cafe
world of San Francisco as lib.
eral spender. and the st. Francis
hotel was stung on several of them.
though II fell heir to his seven pas
sengeF automobile. Mrs. Widrig,
from whom the frenzied financier
separated last June. lives on Cap.
itol hills
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02
Gale Along Coast

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb, 1.-The
Pacific coast hereabouts Is In the
grip OF a severe storm. Many YES
sells are overdue and no ships were
leaving the harbor here today be.
cause OF n 60-mile gale.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02
Dacia Still Safe

Ell PASO. Feb. "a wireless
message received here today from
the former German steamship Da.
ella. which sailed Sunday with cot.
ton for Germany, stated that all
va gwell.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02

IN TIE DISTINCT CoTnr or TIE
rnned states for the Western District
81 Washington. Northern Division.
In tho Matter ~ y &. Leonard. doinK
business as Alliance Lumber Co. y. G.
Leonard. individually. and marital COM
fnynity 81 himself and HI. wife Ella
Leonard. Bsnkrupta
In Bankruptcy. No, hi9s. Notice OF First
Meeting Of Creditors
To tho creditors Of the above named
hankrupts
Notice II hereby given that on the 10th
day Of January. A. n. 1918. tho said
y c. i.sonard ., ur- were duly adjudi-
Gated bankrupt. and that the first
meeting OF the creditors OF said bank
rupi viii be held at the office OF the
undersigned Refcre. In bankruptcy, In
Seattle. In said District. on the 18th
day ~ February. A. y. isis. at $500
o'clock in tho afternoon. at which time
the said creditors may attend prove
their claims. appoint trustee. exam
inc the bankrupts. and transact such
other business may properly come
before said meeting
Dated at Seattle, IN said District. this
let day Of February. 1915
g. r. HAWKINS.
Referee In bankruptcy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02
LEGAL NOTICES

RrcEfVERs BAIE
Twe-roorr restaurant. 9TH siprereom ana
Kitchen. fully equipped. siiesrSArs
siasswars and crockeFT for II tables
seating a. persons. two sissbcafds
large icehor. range. counter and show
eases large stock canned goods and
supplies Surress Restaurant sot.Tos
Madison St. Seattle. Thursday. Feb
ruary 4. 1915 at 10 a m. Sealed bids
must 30 filed With receiver before We'd
nssdRy. February 3 y. IN. sold IN
der order Of Judge Mitchell Gillian.
Superior Court King County.
JAMES X THOMSON.
nsreiVer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02
FOR SALE FURNITURE
= s1T'1'N1@-N~1>s'@F>l'"1N-
MISCELLANEOUS

iss-FANEL DOORS. TIE
In order 20 keep cur werkrre-
busy Gurfnx the winter
aouth. 90 Rave made a sp~-
ciai cut On the prices % our
doors
We own kns er~rsts the isrrrs,
dirsct-to-coraumsr sash anf
Door FACTORY r. ~. West
and save yQn the retailers
profit ousiity guaranteed.
PRICES FROM OUR Gaia
I,OTffr No 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02
Jitneys Surprise Gov.

Having a few leisure moments
while en- route to Tacoma, Gov. lis
ter passed them here Monday night
looking over the jitney bus traffic
He manifested surprise at the vol
ume OF business the autos are do
ing During his brief visit the gov
ernor stopped at the Butler hotel.
Jitney bus hardly applies 10 the
autobuses operating in Lewiston
and Charleston. Idaho. Drivers are
assessing their passengers a 10
cent fare.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02

Fine. level LAND cleared fenced
rich. black soil. house and out
hniidinss aoad usishb"fhaad
few minutes walk 60 school snd
stores. sud close 60 ferry dock
81 kirkland Price i1ft terms
$50 down snd 80 monthiy
Come over tomorrow ana zee this
piae. Take MadIspn Csf nni
ferry direct to burke a Fafrsrs
office In kirkland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-02

LITTLE nKGcH. a6sspI siSS ss.6. bal.
snes tt years esh sirs purchaser con
siderable work. Address ca star
offire