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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
 The Berliner Tageblatt has published the replies of the various German armies to it's inquiry of what the soldier boys would like to have sent them for Christ mas.
 Following is summary of what the sol diers ask for:
 Army of the Crown Prince: Red wine, cigars, cigarettes, smoking tobacco, canned milk, sewing materials. choco- late and cheese.
 Army of Von Hindenburg: Honey cakes, herring, preserves, mitts. mufflers, ladies' muffs, sewing materials, chocolates, mouth harmonicas, pocket knives.
 Army of Mackensen: Sausage, lard or butter, dried fruits. chocolates, smoked fish, accordions or harmonicas No wool en goods.
 Army of Gallwitz Cigars, cigarettes chocolates soap, sardines. fish, preserves, sewing materials, alarming needles ant wool, any kind of musical instrument picture books and comic papers. Army of Loewenfeld: Cigars, cigarettes smoking tobacco, chocolates. stockings handkerchiefs, canned milk. l Army of Von Rooster: Stockings mitts mufflers, towels, handkerchiefs. soap chocolates, pickled meats, wine, beer electric pocket lamps, pocket knives funny papers. 1 The list offers variety for all tastes ana purses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
The Red Cross Seals

"The sale of Red Cross Christmas seals should be larger this year than usual, and if my expectations are realized the
 Jefferson County Anti-Tuberculosis asso- citation will realize neat sum from this source of something like S10,000," said Dr. George Eaves, secretary of the asso- citation.
 "The anti-tuberculosis cause should en- list the sympathy of every man and wom-
 an. As the scope of the association work extends the need of funds becomes more pressing, and we are all praying for a generous response to the appeal that goes with the distribution of the Red Cross seals"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
Day and the Centennial

Alabama, as a state, was 96 years old yesterday, and the anniversary was fittingly observed by the public schools.
 December IA is now hailed through out the commonwealth as Alabama Day, and that this anniversary has become established as an institution credit is chiefly due to the earnest efforts of patriotic women. The idea naturally appealed to the Daughters of the Revolution and other organiza- tions of an historical character, and now that December IA is looked for ward to with joyous interest by old l and young alike grand and compre- hensive celebration may be expected four years hence-the states centen- nial.
 Several years ago a movement originated in the Birmingham Cham Der of Commerce for planning a great centennial exposition. While the for nal action of the civic body did not indicate the city in which it was pro- posed to hold the exposition, it was felt that Birmingham would be the logical place.
 A committee composed of public spirited citizens was appointed by the president of the Chamber of Con- merce to consider from various an- gles the centennial proposition. At that time it was expected that the 1915 legislature would take action on this important matter and commit itself to a liberal appropriation for an historical and industrial exposition, but as the Chamber of Commerce movement did not meet with sufficient encouragement to justify the efforts that were being put forth it was abandoned.
 A new legislature will convene in January, 1919, and it will be it's duty to provide for an official celebration ,of the centenary. Nothing on an ex- tensive scale could be attempted; the time would be too short. But we can have an historical symposium, full of interest and wholesomely stimulating and in addition to the historic ad. dresses, various patriotic demonstra. tions would be in order.
 Montgomery would be the place fol the main celebration, but historic Mo. bile and industrial Birmingham should be expected to broaden the centennial programme by devising To- cal attractions of distinctive educa tional value.
 In the meanwhile, the Alabama Day observance will grow in interes and will play a large part in prepa ration for the great event of 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

anti-tuberculosis association move ment. The result has been aston ishingly gratifying. Already the
 death rate from tuberculosis in Jefferson county has suffered a marked reduction. probably ap- proximating one-third. This is measurably due not only to the sanatorium work carried on by the local association but especially to
 the educational service rendered through the visiting nurses and the persistent use of the printed page. Hardly any topic has been so consistently brought before the public in the past five years
 The association is now facing a new development which grows out of its past service. During these five years it has cared for a con siderable number of patients at the sanatorium on Red mountain, but has been grave1y handicapped by the lack of proper accommoda- tions for the extremely sick or what are known as the far ad- vanced cases. This has been a hindrance also to it's original pur pose of serving the early cases which may be termed recover able,'' and it has also thrust upon the shoulders of the association an immensely greater number of cases than those for which no provision could be made within the limits of the sanatorium Furthermore,
 
 citation funds have never been equal to the burdens 1t has un- dertaken to carry and many hum dreds of patients have suffered and passed away during these years without the possibility of hos pita1 care.
 Largely through benevolent activi- ties in Birmingham sufficient interest was awakened to insure the passage of the law which now provides way for securing the county tuberculosis hospital, especially designed for ad- vanced cases. A necessary step in this direction will be the securing of comprehensive figures concerning the of advanced cases throughout Jefferson county requiring the care of such a hospital. The hard-worked visiting nurses already employed are insufficient for so great a task. A trained survey worker, of course a nurse, must be employed.
 The association, therefore, proposes such a comprehensive survey and invites the people gen. erally to stand behind it while pro- noting this undertaking. The people of Birmingham and Jefferson county are to be congratulated upon the suc- cess achieved with a surprisingly small investment of capital and they should unite enthusiastically in secur- ing a county Tuberculosis hospital adequate to the needs laid bare and to be further exhibited by the in- of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
The Anti-Tuberculosis Cause

The people throughout the country were slow in realizing the frightful ravages being made by tuberculosis and still slower in learning that pre- vention was not only feasible but that every community owed it to itself to organize for protection. An old and faithful worker in the anti-tuberculo- sis cause surveys the local situation thus:
 A few years ago few people be- lieved it would be possible to con- siderably reduce the volume of fa- tai tuberculosis in Alabama. It was common to suppose that the dis ease was sort of social neces- sity.
 Five years ago the Anti-Tuber- culosis association was formed to work upon the lines laid down by the late lamented Dr. Trudeau and in conformity with the national
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
NO CHANGE IN sHyLoCK

From the Vancouver World
 An old woman who lived in the country recently visited some friends in the city. During her stay she was taken to see 'The Merchant of Venice,'' a play she had witnessed more than 30 years before and which she had always had strong desire to see again. Calling next day, a friend asked her how the previous night S performance compared with that of SC years ago.
 We'll she replied "Venice seems to have smartened up bit. but that Shy lock is the same mean, grasping creature that he used to be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
The Republican C,mp.,pr

Notwithstanding the confidence that democrats seem to feel in being able to score another victory in 1916 the repub- licans are getting ready for a great can vas," said $. w. Simons of Pittsburg.
 'I am a republican of the rank and file, but no matter whether a progressive or a conservative heads the ticket, we will give him loyal support. I voted for MT. Taft in 1912, but if Colonel Roosevelt should be the nominee next time I will in 1904"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
THE REAL HARDSHIP.

"When I reads about dem fellers over in de trenches I feels like sayin, Dis is de lifev" remarked Frisco Sam.
 Right you are, bo,'' answered his pal. 'Dere's worse t'ings dan travelin about de country in empties, I guess"
 Sure. An dem poor devils over in Flu rope not only has ter live in trenches, but dey has ter dig lem first!''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
HOTEL LOBRIES
Jackson Hiehway Conference

"The conference of good roads advo- cates to be held in Birmingham this week for the purpose of planning a cam paign for the completion of the links in the proposed route of the Jackson high way through Alabama, promises to be largely attended" said J. A. Rountree
 Every county along the projected route should be represented here, and doubtless will be. The importance ot this movement cannot be exaggerated While all of us hereabouts think the logical route between Nashville and New Orleans lies through Decatur, Birming- ham, Montgomery and Mobile, Mississippi is working vigorously and confidently
 Tn our sister state many miles Of road have been improved since the Jack son Highway association directors met in November and postponed their decision until October, 1916 Alabama must lose no time after the campaign gets under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.

''rhe Gadsons are quarreling again." said Mrs. Twobble.
 ''Oh, well, I wouldn't be put out by q little domestic tilt" answered MT. Twob- bIe.
 But I'm considerably put out by it. Mrs Gadson has asked me to keep her poodle until the storm blows over, as she can't bear to let the little precious see her crying"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
ALABAMA PRESS

Opelika News: We fear the President will find it harder to steer this country clear of war breakers with Congress in session than he found it while that body was not in session.
 Tuscaloosa News: A headline, Laws To Strengthen Neutrality Talker," leads us to express the hope that they will not be talked to death as so frequently hap pens 60 ether laws.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Those hys- terical editors who are afraid a certain well-known Alabamian has designs on seat in the St. Louis convention next year are probably letting their imagnations run away with them. But in any event they should remember that the delegates to that convention, in all probability, will be selected by a direct vote of the peo- pie
 Gadsden Journal: Judge Clayton insists that the prisoners which he sends to jail shall be placed in sanitary quarters. He does not forget that a prisoner is hu- man being, despite his shortcomings.
 Taladcga Home: The present admins tration as well as the people of Alabama are very solicitous and concerned with regard to the financial status of the state. The silver lining to the cloud is the hope that tho lesson of the hour will result in bringing about more economical ex- penditure of the peoples money.
 Huntsville Mercury: A Covington coun- ty jury has found former citizen of that county guilty of murder in the first de- gree for killing another citizen in that county 20 years ago. This is delayed justice, all right, but 1t is the kind that has it's effect for good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
Prevalence of Grippe

T have never known the grippe to be so prevalent as it is now,' said D. Hughson, the druggist. Tt is in mild form, but not few persons are laid up with it.
 Those of us who recall the grippe when it was an epidemic in the United States many years ago are thinking how for tunate we are that the present epidemic is no worse than 1t is. A large percent age of the cases years ago were fatal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
A SAD BLOW.

A SAD BLOW. There was a certain damosel Who had lovely name; She put it i'll the paper once, In hopes of winning fame. A printer got the copy and Exclaimed in wicked glee, "Now, there's the sort of monicker That don't appeal to mel" The damosel the paper saw, Then gave a piercing cry; Her name was nothing more nor less Than half a line of "pi.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
BEGINNING THE DAY-O God,

beID me to fear myself--that lower self which seeks to have the mas ltcry of me. Aid me in detecting ah" yyartIing off the first faint advances li<eep me ever watchful, as one "ho guards Il precious treasure DiVe me ieanfidepcc, My Father tha' '"e
 battle is Thine as well ms h"i"e'
 tmen.-H. M. b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
AN OUTRAGE
,m the Houston Post.

From the Houston Post.
 A Birmingham grand ju1y failed 10 re turn indictments against two roo ne groes for petty theft. Thag an 1.gra on civilization. The petty -his0es 'nlles to be hanged They mus hot set n mercy that civilization res 9rses for uga derers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
CALLS FOR WINE.

eve are going to have dry banquet tomorrow night and would be glad to have you attend. Could you respond to a toast?"
 ''On what subject, sir?'' asked the old fashioned gentleman. Suppose we say Woman 'Im afraid I can't oblige you, sir. I-e-couldn quite do justice to the subject in glass of cold water"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
Gift Fever in the Air

well, the gift season is certainly upon | us,' remarked c. F. Harris, a we'll known cIubman, "and one need not glance at the calendar to know that l refer to the Christmas tide.
 Indeed, the Christmas spirit is in the air, and the hurrying throngs and hand somely decorated shop windows of the city all proclaim that the Christmas gift mania has taken full hold on the minds of business men as well as of young America.
 Speaking of Christmas gifts, my work brings me into rather close touch with cigar and candy dealers of the city, and
 these men are surely preparing to gratify
 the desires and fancies of those who
 wish to make gifts. My friends assure
 me that the demand for small boxes of
 cigars packed in fancy style can hardly
 be supplied, thousands of boxes of Ha-
 vanas being purchased daily by the re-
 tail trade.
 "But the fancy tinfoii packed cigar with it's scarlet band this year has nothing
 on the beautiful candy package which, packed in transparent wrappings in large
 stacks of brilliant color, catch the eye
 of the romantic miss or the love lorn swain hurrying past tastefully decorated shop windows. And upon close examina- tion one may see that the names chosen
 by the manufacturers are in full accord with the spirit of love which they are designed to further. There are the Symphony Reliance and numerous other suggestive brands decorated in mis- tletoe and holly designs such as will con- vey the different shades of feeling of the giver. Indeed, I believe my friends of the Hub can hardsy be excelled when it comes to giving classical and highbrow names to Christmas brands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
A MILD REBUKE.

s'When I started out in life I didn't have a dollar of my own," said the self-made man. "Now, at the age of 40 I am ahem!-not exactly in want
 q fear you are," remarked his friend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

The Rev. Billy Sunday plans to save" New York in the year of grace, 1917 In the meantime it is presumed the devil will do some watchful waiting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Tt requires a whole lot of nerve to tell a woman some of the things thai she ought to know" says the Memphis Commercial-Appeal. Particularly wher she's losing something.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
PERFECT DECEPTION.

PEftF FIJI DECEt IIO4N' "Last year father played Santa Claus so well that even when he caught fire his identity was not revealed to the children" 'MarveIous!''
 "'Yes, indeed. He roared so loudly that mono of the little dears recognized his voice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

It is now delicate problem in Eng legal right to treat his donkey to half pint of ale. Might leave 1t to the "mOke."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
SIMILAR

From the Nashville Tennessean.
 With more than 2000 bills pouring in, some members may have had difficulty in distinguishing the first day of Congress from the first day of the month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Mr. Ford added considerably to the ex- penses of his trip by the wireless mess ages he sent to the rulers of Europe S warning nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

The esteemed Turks are willing to lis ten to peace talk but will not start the discussion Austria Hungary might even be willing to do that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
SHOWING HIM UP

From the Macon News. A man never knows how ignorant he really is until his three children start to school and begin asking questions at the supper table
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
aUorH BoY-ED TO voN PApEN

From the New York Morning Telegraph. Quoth Cap Boy-1Id to Cap von Papen: q never thought that this would hap
 pen;'
 Its great big mouthful you have said' Quoth Cap von Papen to Cap, Boy-Ed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

The ''gaiety of nations is a term no longer used, most of the nations having billion-dollar grouches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

MT. Ford had on very handsome over coat when the Oscar II sailed. He will need it abroad, as a succession of "frosts'' are coming Henry's way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

When the early Christmas shopper is
 discovered struggling among the late buy CTS he explains that he forgot some Lthing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
MORE CHEERFUL TOPIC

"A little tact" MORE CHEERFUL TOPIC.
 Don't you like to read about life in foreign countries?" asked tht enthusiastic young woman. "well, that depends" answered MT. Dubwaite, thoughtfully. Ion a number of particulars" "Yes?"
 Just at present life in foreign countries | is so full of horrors that I much prefer to read about life here at home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

There are. said to be 100000 drug stores in the United States, and each one of them sells about 100000 different articles besides drugs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

A woman shopper goes into moving picture show ''to rest and immediately "concentrates'' on the perils of the movie star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

From the Washington Herald.
 Sobemody sent MT. Ford a squirrel as a mascot just as the ark was about tc sail. There's no danger of it's going hun gry on the voyage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Tommy Atkins is sure of his Christmas paratively safe place in which to eat it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Those terrible fighters, the Cossacks seem to be resting rather too complacent ly on their laurels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

An Ohio man has just been given his first bath in three years, and probably feels several pounds lighter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

By refusing to become an American citizen, Thompson Seaton at least escaped the charge of being "hyphenated.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Washington bureau. POT Hibbs build ing.
 European bureau, Henrietta street. Covent Garden, London.
 Eastern business office, Rooms 4S to 50. inclusive, Tribune building, New York city; western business oIIlce' Tribune building, Chicago. The ,: C' Beckwith Special Agency. agents tor- eign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Christmas doesn't mean much in a poodle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Montenegro growls Justify. but what chance has terrier among mastiffs?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

|. D. Griffis and ". D. Brumbeloe are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age-Herald in its cir culaticn department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
PLENTY OF NUT

From present indications, the allies will stick around Saloniki all winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

A nI,uuc of sighinS and grief! il blows n man up like bladder.
 Henry ".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

No communication will be published without its authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned uh- less stamps are enclosed for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Daily and Sunday Age Herald, year S6.0O Daily without Sunday. ay.......... 400 Daily and Sunday, per month. .59 Daily and Sunday. three months. l.2O Weekly Age Herald, per annum. 50
 Sunday Herald, per annum.. 2.OJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter uu- Ger act of Congress March 3, 1S79
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

"In want of what?" "A little tact"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-15

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
 YATURE is asleep in the woods. IN The brilliant color scheme or oc- , too,, ,anlacea bv one of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-15
DIMOCK URGES.
WALL ONLY AS.
LAST RESORT.

The next definite step in the de
velopment OF the city light plant, II
seemed Thursday. will be prepare
lions for the construction OF a sec.
ond 10000 kilowatt unit. as pro
posed by Supt Ross. on Lake
Union.
City Engineer Dimock fayors this.
Gin Is expected also to recommend
H. And President Erickson of the
council, while he does not believe
any emergency exists at this time
making necessary the construction
of an addition to the steam power
plant, declares IL Is logically the
next step. and might as well be
taken now as any other time.
Money Left Over
With approximately $4,000 re-
naming OF the fund out of which
the present Lake Union plant was
built. city officials believe a second
unit could be built without necessi.
tating another bond issue.
Dimock and Ross both are con.
Quoting tests In an effort to deter.
mine the best process of stopping
the seepage Of the Cedar river dam.
Dimock insists he doesn't want to
recommend masonry wall. which
he estimates would cost $500. 200.
TO stop leaagke through the north
bank, as long as there is a chance
that the sitting method can be sue.
cessfully employed
He is trying to determine Just
what effect the soil available in the
vicinity will have IL flooring OF II
Is laid against the north bank.
Take Two Years
But, whatever course is adopted
1t is going to take time, he says.
Even sitting would require year
or two, and In the meantime the
city plant should have the added
Lake Union unit, to be in a position
to absolutely guarantee service, he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-15

believes.
Erickson points out that the city
has 1000 kilowatts an hour now.
with It's Lake Union and Cedar lake
plant and that its highest peak load
is 1900 kilowatts.
Even at the present rapid rate at
which the light plants business is
Increasing. its capacity viii not be
reached for three years.
All Dams Leak
i am not nearly as pessimistic
about the Cedar river dam as some
OF these other men," said Erickson.
Il can't understand what all the
worry Is about What dam doesn't
leak when IT is new? The old dam
leaked so badly that the city en-
gineers who built il were, for a
time. very anxious. But IL sealed
itself within year. just as believe
the new dam will seal itself II the
water is raised and lowered from
time TO time and an opportunity
given for the working out OF this
process"