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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
Clowns in Office

Mayor James Rolph, Jr., of San Francisco, who made speech at the dedicatory exercises of the Turkish building at the Panama Pacific ex- position, gave an exhibition of bad form and execrable humor which was equaled by that of William Bailey La mar, acting as representative of the United States government. MT. La mar alluded in his address to the "terrible Turk the "unspeakable Turk" and the "sick Man of Europe" When he had finished Vahan Car dashian, the Turkish high commis- sioner to the Panama Pacific ex- position rose and said, in reply to Mir Lamar:
 "The major portion of the troubles of Turkey and her backward place as . nation are due to the efforts of the Christian powers of Europe to divide up for themselves the sick man, who refuses to be divided. I have been one of the keenest critics of the faults and abnormalities of Turkish government, but have been just as keenly disap- pointed in the humanity and morality of the Christian nations as have been in the want of intelligence of the rul- ing powers of Turkey"
 Mayor Rolph indulged in time-worn wheczes about Thanksgiving turkey and jokcd about the marriage customs in the Ottoman empire. When he had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
Business Improvement Gepcro,

There has been great deal of pros- perity in the west for some months past, and now prosperity is prevailing in other sections" said Charles F. Charton of Philadelphia.
 Business is fairly humming in the cast. Last fall depression was more acute than had ever known It. But it is now strid- ing forward and everybody I meet is buoyant. The European war was respon- sibe for great deal of our trouble. It certainly caused the bottom to drop out of the cotton market, and that, of course, made hard times in the south
 Tn January business began to improve, but the improvement was very slow. In April the improvement gained good speed, and it will be more and more marked every week. May will be very busy month, and June will be even buster.
 ''The south Is now in good shape, and next fall the farmers will probably be bet ter off than they have ever been before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
BIrminsham,s Shade Trees

Tt Is readily surprising to note the large number of shade trees that are To- cated along the sidewalks of the city of Birmingham said member of the city beautiful committee. That they add to the appearance of the city cannot be aues- toned and in my opinion ought to be care fully preserved. I have noticed that quite a number need trimming that is, the cutting off of dead and useless limbs which would add so much to the beauty and symmetry of the trees.
 Then again their appearance is great ly enhanced by a coating of whitewash on the trunk. and which aids to preserve the trees as well. Tree culture has gained much prominence during the past few years, and specialists who study the meth ods of preservation are much in demand An abundance of shade trees is an asset to any city, and Birmingham should take the best of care of those so plenteously planted within her borders"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
A BACKsLIDER.

A BACKSLIDER. T don't believe you ever did anything in your life that was worth while" said the hard d-featured housewife.
 "Yes, mum, I did-onct," answered the tramp who smeled strongly of liquor.
 What was it, I'd like to know"
 Twelve years ago, mum, I signed the pledge."s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
A SENSIBLE DOCTOR.

What did the doctor say about Pro lessor Grubbins. the 1istoran?" ''He said the professor needed a rest" Did he send him away to resort?" NO. He prescribed baseball"
 THE CAUTIOUS INVESTIGATOR. You say this summer hotel you recom- mend is only a stones throw from the sta tion?
 "Yes.'
 By hand or catapult?" t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
A FEMININE FoIBLE.

The matter of dress
 Is urgent and real. We cannot express
 Quite all that we feel, But seeing the piles
 Of money that's spent In following styles
 Whatever their bent, We wonder if Eve.
 Who started the thing, Did ever conceive
 Of trouble shed bring On a world where a coat, Or a hat or shoe Makes some women gloat In the way that they do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

The peace delegates at The Hague are finding it difficult to make themselves heard in the war zone, but the grand old U. S. A. Is listening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

If Boss Platt were alive now the situa- tion at Syracuse would be greatly compli- cated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Why do poets fail to rhapsodze over the delights of rhubarb pie?' asks the Chicago News. Probably because they recognize a good thing when they see it. ;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Cigarette beetles have eaten all the padding out of the upholstered furniture in the White House. More of the people money gone up in smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
BOOMING THE FIRST ROW.

Speaking of the chorus girl lure,' Winter Garden show advertses, 100 svelte sirens of the red runway"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

War is being made against the dandelion in Kansas City, and tons of the weed have been dug up. That's going to the root of the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
A GOOD WORD AT LAST.

"There is one thing which I have never said in public, but which I have always been conscious of, and that Is that the greatest blessing we American women have is the American man.-Mrs. An toinette Funk.
 A compliment to us all and to the man Mrs Funk married, in particular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Still. 1t is hardly probable that this coun- try and Germany will go to war, simply because 8 Harvard student won a prize for an anti-German poem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

New York coffin makers have de- cided to postpone their strike until the death rate of that city shall have in creased by reason of hot weather. The coffin makers are alive to the main idea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

The Russian prisoner says "Nitchevo, Il which seems to be the Russian equiva- lent of "Ish ka bibble."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Travellers to the San Francisco fair will find that the most interesting tex hibits' of the far west were not de- signed by the hand of man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Persons who cannot afford new car this year, may alter the appearance of their last years model by a. new style of windshield. al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Wisconsin man who claimed to have lost his memory had 1t restored by a woman's tongue flashing. The ealvanizing qualities of a sharp tongue have been a subject of remark for ages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

War in trenches filled with water has resulted in many cold feet both in a literal and & f1gurative sense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

One of the newest dances is the step and-a-half. For while the one-step was popular. Now it's the step-and-a- half. Maybe we'll gradually work our way back to the two-step.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Kansas City is planning prosperity parade" In Birmingham returning pros perity is so evident It doesn't have to be dressed up and taken out for an airing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Judging from recent pictures, Ger man photographers have no difficulty In catching Germanys war prisoners wearing a pleased expression
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

England has about deeidea to tax liquor almost out of the country. It will prob ably be a surprise to see what load of taxes some British subjects can carry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

It is really too bad that pr. Kuno Meyer feels aggrieved. but it is impossible to do anything with a person who can't see but one side of question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

A "Gentleman Raffles'' recently con fessed his sins with so much contrition that the judge WAS moved Wonder what became of his mocling smile?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

stupid deliveryman left a bassnet at the White House, instead of at Secretary McAdoo's house, and the secret was out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

The auto bandit is not always a young man with gun and a stolen car. Some times he runs repair shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

There Is no breach of neutrality, of course, in an exhibition of paintings by Swedish American artists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

If Mir. Barnes merely succeeded in launching presidential boom for T. R. he will feel the need of a kicking ma chine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

To some dwellers in cities life is just one flat after another until the under taker removes them to permanent abode.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
MORE OF IT.

He kissed his hand to trouble
 I've had enough of that And then little breeze came by And took his new straw hat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Some of the language attributed to Jess Willard indicates that an intelligent press agent has been on the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Los Angeles recently met Old Man Winter himself for the first time in more than 30 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

"There is only one thing to do, my daughter. The next time you get him to the point pin him down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
MAY BE A REASON.

"Old Mir. Grabscomb says that when he dies he wants a quotation from Dante on his tomb''
 Isn't that-er-rather in bad taste?" "I can't say. Why do you ask?''
 Dante, you know, was an authority on the lower regions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

The aeroplane that drops it's bomb from above and the submarine that shoots its torpedo from below are less to be feared than the schooner that crosses the the much greater activity of the schooner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
NOW OR NEVER.

What must I do, mother? Every time get Reginald to the point of proposing he changes the subject"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

It is presumed that the windmills are still running full time in Holland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Huntsville Mercury Courier: Brooks Lawrences resignation as manager of the Anti-Saloon league does not cut much fig ure in state politics. What we want to know is has he resigned as manager of the Alabama legislature?
 Anniston Evening Star: Even Switzer- land seems about to cheese it, having mob- ilized the sixth division of .her army
 Opelika Daily News: Lee county needs a assystem of road maintenance The state highways built at heavy costs a few years ago are now just about the worst roads we have. all because no attention has been given to keeping them up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
ALABAMA PRESS

Gadsden Evening Journal: The real Turkish bath now seems to have a dash of shrapnel in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
CHEERFuL. RoGrEs.

Human nature presents queer con trasts"
 For instance?"
 Men who have sunny disposition and a shady character"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
DIsPossEssED,

The swift approach of cleaning time
 Is noted in the news; It keeps the housewife feeling prime,
 But gives poor hub. the blues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

BEGINNING THE DAY-O 1od' help me to demand for myseif n" special privilege. Take away rom me even the secret desire for II. Way accept life share and share nhhe with all the world. Give me to know hut one King, but to count mssen no better than any other. (.hrist,s sake. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, rostoffIce as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 3, lSi9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-05
MAKING. PROGRESS.

By hand or catapult?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
Stevenson Defeats Australian.

The match of 1000 points at English
billiards for $500 between George GRAY
Of Australia and Henry W. Stevenson
Of Hull, England. which took place at
Thursaon's Grand Hail. London, in Au-
gust. resulted in victory for Steven
son by l,2ii points. In the course of
the game the Australian complied
breaks of $40. SCI, SOB. 5o2 and 406 and
seven between 900 and 400. yet was
somewhat disastrously defeated. While
his general playing demonstrated i'm
pfoVement, his chief asset seemed to be
the losing hazard, off the red Steven
son was more resourcefuI. finished and
brilliant. On fifty-five occasions he
scored three figured breaks, the best
@~ing 63e, $40. 444, 42s. 41s, 3S7. 35l
. nd 30l. That Stevenson lis playing the
! best game of his life is the expressed
opinion Of Londons billiard enthusi-
asts, who cannot fathom why he is I'M
able to master Inman.
IhonIas Reece, who is reported to
have won largely Oh races at Newman
ket and In ireland, has issued IL chal-
| lenge TO lnman and Stevenson for
$500 side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
SAMUEL DALZELL CAPTURES
F. ODEN I1ORSTMANN CUI
Plays Consistently Throughout the Four
Rounds of 70 Holes Over the Chevy
Chase Club Course.

Continuing the same steady game
yesterday afternoon that characterized
his play throughout the tournament,
Samuel DalZeIl captured the F. Oden
Horstmann memorial cup. over the beau
tiful Chevy Chase Club course, with
total score on the two days OF medal
play of 32S Walter Tuckerman was
second with a score of 335, Allan Lard
third. with 337 strokes and Wolcott
Tuclrerman brought up the rear with
357
When the final round started yester-
day afternoon, Allan Lard was SIX
strokes back of DalZell and waiter
Tuck erman was seven strokes IN the
rear AS was setforth in The star last
evening, it would have required sehsa-
tional golf to overcome DaiZells lead.
and as it was not forthcoming he was
returned an easy winner. The scores OF
the final round were: Dalzell, so, wal
ter Tuckerman, so; Lard, "a, and VOL
colt Tuckerman, "a.
The totals for the two days play OIL
four rounds, II holes, were as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
Cup Defense Yachts Retired.

The Americas cup defense pachts
Resolute and Vanitie have been retire,
for another year after a season of trial
racing which has left the question of
relative merits about where it was at
the close of 1914. Between July and
July p these two yachts met in a
series of ten special races, with the re :
suit that the Resolute won nine and the
Vanitie one. Six of the contests were
sailed on Long Island sound and four
over ocean courses.
Close followers of yachting express
the opinion that of the two single
stickers, the Nanitie showed the greater
Improvement and that further over
hauling this winter will improve her
chances when the yachts are put over
board next year. Although forced TO
give the Resolute a time allowance in
almost all the 1915 races. the Cochrane
sloop showed faster sailing qualities
than during the preceding season and
may yet prove her right to defend the
cup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05

not use low pressure SmokeleSS car
tridges loaded with metal jacketed,
soft point bullets, as these wear the
barrel.
?. At twenty-five steps on a ten-inch
target with five-inch bull's-eye using
smokeless powder, factory loaded shots
seem to scatter all over the target.
whereas with black POWDER by holding
at the lower right hand corner of tar
get. shots group in bun. Why is this
defective barrel or error in holding?
Ans. You do not state whether your
revolver is a new one an old one. The
old models of the different makes of
Irevolvers manufactured when black
powder was used were made with bar
rels slightly larger than the bullet. the
bullets being made with hollow bases
as black powder expands the hollow
base bullet SO that it will I'LL the riding.
When smokeless powder came into use,
it was found that smokeleSS powder
would not expand the hollow point bull
let owing to the difference in the way
it burnt and the barrels We're therefore
made smaller. This would possibly &C
count for your trouble. A $3.50 re-
volVer of reputable make is capable of
grouping it's shots when fired from a
machine rest $50 that errors of holding
are eliminated) into three or four
inch circle at fifty yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
Mud Ball. Popular on Coast.

Pacific Coast League players and fans
have recently been interested in the
controversy as to whether the use of
the mud BALI should be allowed in
the hurting repetoire of the far Goa ST
twirlers. According to those familiar
with this form of delivery, it is the
most dangerous pitch yet discovered to
battle the batsman. 1t is easier to con-
trol than either the emery or spit ball
and can be thrown with much greater
velocity. Owing to the speed and
break of the ball. it is said that this
delivery endangers the batter to an
extent that makes it imperative that
the pitchers be prohibited from using
ie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
~" Athletes in Connection.

Many ~ athletes turned out last
night for the opening events of the
bI-wcekly team ait Individual athletic
contests at the Y. NJ. {. A The team
captained by Joe Davis is IN fife lead
with $50 points, with Charles Roberts
team close second, with s24 points:
Is. &. Shipley's team next with 543
points and James Buete's team last
with 124. Joe Davis is leading for in
nlvldual honors with 223 points;
Charles Roberts. 20S; x G. Shipley, 1872
J. Harris, 1873, X. knight, 1872; H.
Beatty, li9; a. l.. Thompson, 1879: r.
duncan, l3I. J. Buete, 127, and F. c.
Ia Win, III.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05

drill ONphant. Ford and Coffin made
UP the varsity back field and Murrill
was at quarterback. Coffin had a long
session at punting and there was a
half hours rough work for the second
and third elevens. Gerhardts work at
quarterback continues to please the
coaches. Timberiake, at tackle on the
second eleven. played we'll The Notre
Dame squad is expected TO arrive from
South Bend. Ind, today in time to get
IN practice on the Plains in the aft
eruOnn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05

The Electricians won three straight
games from the Low Level team in the
Terminal Railroad y. NJ. c. y. Bowling
League last night. The victors out
played the losers at every stage of the
match and its victories were well de-
served
Miller did the best rolling for the
winners and his work was the best OF
the match. He knocked down JIG, 100
and los pins in his three games.
In the Commercial League the South
erp Railway team was winner over
the Barber & Ross outfit by two games
to one Goldberg and Campbell of the
Southern five were the best bowlers of
the match
The Animal Industry team took two
out of three from the States Relations
quint in the Agricultural Interbureau
League. and the Indians defeated the
Tiptops in the knights of Columbus
circuit by the same margin.
The Spuds rolled a game of $40 in
their match with the Nesline Stars in
the District organization. They won
two of the three contests. too Works
and Mccarthy featured for the win
ners and Wells rolled well for the de-
feated quint
Potter of the Commissioners in the
Reclamation League did some good
work in two of his games, getting
marks of 100 and 112
The scores:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
Army Works Out Notre Dame PLAYS

WEST POINT, n. Y, November g.
Light scrimmage work was all the
varsity men INDUCED in yesterday, ex-
cept that the big fellows ran through
their repertoire of plays for the Notre
Dame contest just before the end of
practice. Neylsnd was back at end
and II his injured shoulder condtinues
TO Improve, he will start against the
westerners tomorrow. Parker dis
placed Jones At tackle in the signal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
HOLMEADS WIN GAME.

Holmead Athletic Club defeated the
Good Shepherd team in the first game
Of the season by the score of 81 to is.
Talbert and Parker played the best for
the losers. The team work of the Hol-
meads featured the game Lineup:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05

changing position, Il skirmish run and
500 yards slow fire. At the end of the
first stage the Philadelphia team led
by a small margin, Norfolk being in
second place and New York in third.
At the end of the second stage Port
Royal pulled into the lead, Norfolk be-
ing one point behind, and New York in
third place. After the changine-posi-
tion fire, Port Royal led, with Norfolk
second and New York third. The Skin
mish run brought no change. except
that New York pulled into second place
and the Indian Head team coming up
to third. The match finished at ) O'Clock
with the Port Royal team victors. with
a lead of st points over the second
team, Philadelphia, New York taking
third place.
Individual Scores.
The individual scores of the winning
team and the scores for each range for
all teams were as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
Always the Same
THARP'S
Berkeley Rye
sl2 F St. NV. Phone Main 277.
Special Private Delivery.

" you won't object to wearing. shoes
that have been Half Soied and
" Heeied In this Modern Shop.
As graceful and easy as hen
first bought.
II. H. HAYNES. -: Eth. PHI. VI. .65.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05
Dalzell Always Good.

DalZell did not once play poor golf
on any of the holes, as his score will
show. Eight holes he ran down for eX-
actly one over par, and on the other
ten he equaled the correct figures for
the course. Several of the experts who
watched the match remarked that ii
was a pity that Dalze!l could not have
been pushed so that still better scoring
would have resulted. Dalzell knows
golf from every angle, and his expert
ence told him that safety play was the
best for the final round. He frequently
displayed this OF the green, as when
he missed a putt he was never far
enough away to require two strokes to
go down. In driving and approa ching
Dalzeli gave a splendid exhibition, and
he seldom went in the rough. Just
how consistently DalZeil played through
out the tournament can be CLEANED
from the cards covering the -four
rounds of play:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-05

Goals from foor-Carr ,9, Chew 90, joyce
Pfeincr. Parker t2). Talbert a.. Terry Goal
from foul Murphy. Referee -Nr. Cole. Sub
stituton- Nolan for Pfefrer. Time of halves
20 mis- utea earit