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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
The "MoOnshiner"

The most picturesque lawbreaker of the south is the "moonshiner," who is sometimes referred to in his more peaceful avocations as a Hill Billy" Statistics recently compiled show that the "moonshiner" is not on the decline, and efforts to stamp him out have proved abortive Although revenue of ficers continue active from year to year and federal judges sentence long lines of such offenders to the penitentiary as regularly as the terms of court roll around, the business con- tinues to flourish and as soon as a mountaineer serves his sentence he goes back and starts another "still." ]"
 The mental attitude of the moon sinner" has often been commented on and is generally understood. He sees no reason why he should pay the gov ernment a tax on whisky he makes himself, out of his own corn and with such apparatus as he may have at hand. Furthermore, his conscience does not reproach him for selling the l liquor without license after he has made it. With the exception of his l "moonshining' proclivities and habit of "potting" unfriendly neigh bors in the feud district, the illicit distiller may be a model citizen. So far as he, or any member of his fami- ly, or any neighbor is concerned, the fact that he has a "still' somewhere is no reflection on his character and he can occupy prominent seat at church.
 There are also economic reasons why mountaineer consistently con- verts his corn into whisky, at the risk of his life. His corn is usually grown on poor land and is inferior in quality. Besides, he would have to haul his corn long distance over rough roads be- fore finding purchaser, even at low price. The temptation to "concen- trate" his product and make what to him is an enormous profit is not easily resisted, so as fast as one "still" is destroyed another springs up to re- place it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
WOMEN BEST RuYERs

From the Taunton Gazette.
 It is generally admitted that women buy closer than men do. They have a keen sense of values in household furnishings, clothing and food supplies. The family where the woman does the buying usually lives cheaper than the home with a man as purchaser. One principal reason for this contrast is that women study the stores. their contents and their newspa- per advertising more closely. While the men are reading baseball or politics the women are after the store news They ex- anime 1t thoroughly, and any announce ment of special values, bargain sales, odd lots, closing-out sales, is studied word for word. After woman has looked over the newspapers and starts downtown on shopping expedition, she knows pretty nearly what she wants. She has a pretty definite tour mapped out. knows where she wants to go, what she is after and what it is going to cost her, and the re- suit is that the family pocketbook goes long way in the hands of the prudent and business-lke woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
NAMES IS NAMES

From The Docket.
 Sour wine, gayety humility-such might, perhaps, be designated as the subject of
 the case reported in l4s Pacific Reporter, ITS. as indicated by the subject matter, love letters followed by death of the wooer, taken in connection with the names of the parties involved Humble Gay and Sauerwein. The last named was the cavalier and owner of fine collection of | 119 Indian blankets and rugs In the winter of 1910 he met Miss Humble. and thereupon became "Humbled," we might perhaps say, not in the ordinary sense of degradation, but of being held captive by the lady's charms. He soon sought
 an engagement of marriage and showed
 her his collection of rugs. with the state
 ment that they were to be hers She did
 not at that time accept either the gift
 of his person or property. A few months later MT. Sauerwein died Enter here MT. Gay as executor. After the departure of Sauerwein Ito that bourne from which
 no traveller returns." Miss Humble. per haps to have them as a keepsake, sought recovery of the collection of rugs on the
 theory that valid gift of them had been
 made to her. The supreme court of Cali fornia, however, held that according to the evidence. consisting partly of letters from the lovelorn Sauerwein, the gift had
 never been completed. and denied re- covery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
Georgia's Governor Right

Governor Slaton of Georgia is to be strongly commended for committing Leo Franks sentence to life imprison- ment. The evidence on which Frank was convicted for the murder of the young factory girl in Atlanta left a question of doubt in many minds, and the more the testimony was reviewed the more reasonable seemed the con- clusion that the man under sentence was not guilty.
 Governor Slaton was put to a severe test, for there was strong local senti- ment against Frank. Many citizens of Atlanta protested vehemently against the communication of the death sen tence. They insisted that Frank should be hanged, but Governor Slaton, after a thorough review of the case, did not hesitate to spare the condemned man 5 life for the simple reason that he did not believe him guilty. Had the gov ernor lacked moral courage he might have decided otherwise; but having reached the conclusion he did, he s would not lave been true to himself or true to state had he failed to do ilIs duty 2 ne saw 1t.
 
 Even u Georgians who differed with Go' or Slaton must admit that he acted z humanity's side at least when he Iri Frank the benefit of the doubt. IT. Governor said that he was confident that time would justify the wisdom his course. The chances are that will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
Prosperity Around AndnIusia

My home town has attracted much attention recently by the announcement that local capital had been subscribed for the erection and operation of a large packing house and cold storage plant, said Ed Doty, editor of the Andafusia Star. "The packing house alone will cost about $100,000.
 At meeting held in Andalusia few nights ago sSOOOO was pledged for the packing house, and with this line start it was easy to raise the rest of the money needed, something like $1ae,- 900, all told.
 'The farmers in Covington county ars going to have very prosperous year The cotton acreage in the county has been reduced about 75 per cent. Ris .it around Andalusia the reduction is even more than that Scarcely any cotton W as planted in our immediate neighborhood The farmers are intent upon producing food crops. They are raising something of everything to eat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
COLD FLOODED MARRIAGE
From the Kansas City Journal.

From the Kansas City Journal. A girl in town had a proposal of mar
 rage Sunday night and asked week to consider it before filing her answer, testified A. T. Sawhill. She then organ ized herself into an Investigating com
 mittee and commenced taking testimony
 from the married ladies of her ac- quaintance. The first one she visited used to be belle and the most admired girl in the town before she was mar ried six years ago.
 The cross -emination brought out the fact that she had three children. did All her own work, including her washing and ironing. and hadn't been down town for four weeks, and that her husband had given her but $2 since she was
 married, and that he had borrowed and forgot to pay back $10 which her borth-
 CT once gave her for Christmas pres ent. He bought a new overcoat with the money, while she wore the same plush coat she wore when he was lcourting her.
 Another woman whom she visited quit teaching school three years ago to mar ry the handsomest and best-dressed
 man in town" and. she is now support ing him.
 third didn't dare say her soul was her own when her husband was around, though she used to write some lovely essays when she was at school on ''rhe Emancipation of Woman" and the fourth woman she visited was divorced After visiting them and summing up the evidence she went home and wrote
 to the young man. She will be married to him next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

 There was a time when girl needed two Saratoga trunks to hold her duds when she went on a vacation But now adays she can pack all she is going to wear into cigar box.
 A mans sense of honor does lot to protect helpless girl. But she would be lot safer if slie ate raw onions every day.
 When woman hates another woman she can call her dear and make the dear sound like cuss word.
 Another new fad that you will see pretty soon is the rubber band that does away with hat pins. The rubber band comes under the chin and holds the hat in place. You remember the girls used to wear the rubber bands when you were boy. First thing we know the fool mod ern girl will take to wearing pinafores. And pinafore and a painted face will make some combination.
 Another reason for the high cost of iiv- ing is that there are too many 30-cent peo- pie wearing 80 suits.
 When a man imagines that he, has grad uated from the school of knowledge of womankind he gets married and discov- CTS that he has to start out in the kin dergarten and learn his A. B. Cs
 A great deal of the trouble in this world is caused by the fact that a girl will marry man she doesn't love and then begin to love a man she doesn't marry. There are plenty of girls who won't flirt. But they are riding Around in baby buzz ries end yelling for dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
To be Greatest State Fair

Birmingham's State Fair for 1915 will be held October 7-16, and the management, with President R. A. Brown at it's head, will spare no ef- forts to make it the best fair in the history of the association; and all the exhibitions in recent years have been exceptionally attractive.
 Year by year the farmers of Ala bama have been increasing the variety of their displays, especially in live stock. Some of the good results of the crop diversification movement started few months ago will be seen at the next fair and from the present out look this will be new high record year in the value oi the states agri- cultural products.
 When fair time comes the farmers will be in buoyant spirits, in striking contrast to the depression that per vaded the cotton belt las. fall; and it will not be too much to expect the largest attendance ever seen at any state fair in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22

Another example of the thoroughness so characteristic of the Germans is the careful way in which the debris of battle fields is collected after every German vic- tory. Nothing of any possible value is overlooked. The collection point, or
 Sammelstelle,' is comparable to a vast Junk pile. where the sweepings of the bat tlefield are brought in and sorted. Every conceivable object. including bits of rub Der, broken bayonets and cartridge shells. Is collected. Thousands of knapsa cks md their way to this building where
 junk experts" carefully inspect their contents Cartridges that remain are laid aside to be used by other soldiers Drink Ing hasks are also redistributed Clothes that are still fit to wear are placed in a pile to be cleaned and renovated. Bay- onets are cleaned and put in condition to be used again. Rifles of all makes come from the hands of repairers practically as good as new. Nota piece of equipment that can be used again is ever thrown away. Ripped and torn motor car tires are sent to a factory where they are made into new tires Big laundries clean old clothes after they have been mended, so they can be used again by troops in the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
Only n Near-Prohibition State

As Georgia is classified as a pro- hibition state it seems strange Tor outsiders who visit Atlanta and other Georgia cities to find that the sale or beer under the head of near beer Is licensed," said Frank H. Stannard of Boston. who spent yesterday in Bir- mingham.
 T drink nothing stronger than beer but I do enjoy malt beverage in not weather. I was in Atlanta last week for the first time in many years and was agreeably surprised to learn that could buy beer there in a saloon without violating the law.
 'The Georgia arrangement really makes for temperance. l am told that the people who drink at all are sat isfied with the Georgia brand ot pro hibition and are not disposed to agl- tate for a return of the whisky sa- loon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
FREAKS OF BULLETS

From the London Globe
 l It has been truly said that once yoa fire a bullet from a modern rife, none can forecast what it will do where | it will ultimately come to rest Even | when a bullet has an uninterrupted course, it is capable of upsetting all known calculations of it's flight and range. Before the battle of Omdurman a sick officer was taken across the Nile and placed under awning at least $500 yards from the nearest point or possible fire This should have insured him an ample margin of safety, but none the less a stray bullet ate up the intervening three miles of desert, struck him in the head and killed him. Shortly be<ore the battle of Giniss, in the Sudan, Gen. Sir Archibald Hunter, Colonel Racket Thompson. c. B., and another officer whose name escapes me were reconnoitering through an open ing in the wall of disused sakeeyeh, or water wheel- The officers had to stand one behind the other to see any thing The officer whose name l forgot was in front, using pair of binoculars,
 
 rear. The glint caused by the setting sun shining on the glass of the bnocu- lars attracted the attention of dervish W ho, together with others, was retiring along the Nile. He stopped, took aim and fired. It was very good shot, for 1t sped through one lens of the binocu- lars, through the brain of the officer holding them, killing him the spot. and through the shoulder of Colonel Racket Thompson, and finally lodged in the breast of Sir Archibald Hunter. where. l believe. it remains to this day.
 The vagaries of a bullet when 1t touches the human frame are almost beyond belief. During another Sudan battle I saw an officer, a friend of mine, go down apparently shot through the head. To my surprise and relief I met him walking about after the bat tie, apparently none the worse save that his head was bandaged. Then he showed me how bullet, striking and defected by one of the hooks of his helmet chain had run right around lis forehead, cutting a groove under the chin, and had then glanced off the helmet hook on the other side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
Value of a Name

What $ Tn a name, might be an- swered in various ways, but a casual glance at newspaper or city direc- tory tends to create the impression that the answer is "humor."
 For fate has played jest on many a poor mortal by decreeing that he shall bear name more fanny than euphonious. Some unusual names. gleaned from a few minutes consul tation with exchanges follow:
 MT. Teagarden, it seems, has pre- sented an editor with some fine let tuce from his garden; Joe Strayhorn IS wandering about the cattle country of Texas; J. D. Cutlip (not cut-throat) is lawyer; Miss Bertha Fite goes on peaceful mission in Kansas; a physi- clan announces his location in the "Fullilove building;" Rev. Grumble halls from Arkansas; Miss Straight is left fortune; Ben Redwine lives in a dry town and Virgil Tinklepaugh rings up cash sale of real estate.
 And so on. The list could be indefi nitely heightened. The study of nomenclature presents some interest ing phases. Few people, however, have the time or inclination to trace back to its origin, through the various mod ifications in spelling wrought by time, their own family name
 Most family names have seen con- siderable of this pruning since their origin during the time of the Cru sades when surname first became necessary for the keeping together of families during the march. Thus. though failing in their purpose, the crusades gave to the world one of it's greatest institutions-the family name.
 Practically every surname has a story-undoubte the Blacksmith clan owes its cognomen to Smith of the early days, the Woodwins to a gallant knight known for his success in the arts of knight errantry, while the Carlisles, so legend has it, owe their name to joyous, care free old scout who was dubbed "Care Lille" (care little).
 But after all. it matters not what the legendary beginning of name may be. More important by far is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
BIGGEST THING AFLoAT
he Augusta Chronicle.

From the Augusta Chronicle.
 When the superdreadnaught Arizona is placed in commission-she will be the big gest thing afloat in the American navy. She will have displacement of s1, 400 tons. The first Arizona was launched in 1859. She was 200 feet long and her dis placement 957 tons. Her armament con ssted or four 32-pounders, one s0-pounder ana two l2-pounders. The limit of weight oi metal she could throw at one discharge was ls2 pounds. She had crew of nine oIrlcers and S2 men. The new Arizona VIII carry crew of 53 officers and s27 men. At che discharge she can throw is'o44 pounds of metal. Her armament Will consist of F 14-inch guns, 22 5-inch rapid. fire guns and an auxiliary battery Of four 6-pounders and three s-inch field pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22

significance given it by the present day folk who bear it. A name may be synonymous with all that is upright and honorable-or just the reverse.
 Names that have been a reproach have been restored to honor in gen. eration-names that have enjoyed re- spect for years have been trampled in the mire in a few hours.
 A good name is to be chosen before great riches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Enhanced Land yaIuex

Land values, both timber and farm are steadily enhancing in Alabama, said Charles H. Scott.
 About 15 years ago I negotiated a timber land deal in coyington coun- ". The amount involved in the trans action was s1,250.0o00 and the price averaged $14 an acre. The timber was yellow pine-a very high grade It has been cut off and the land Is divided up mo farms which sell readily for $lS an acre. The soil is exceedingly productive''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
PASSING OF THE TOP HAT

From the Wall Street Journal
 New York financial men who have just they saw in the financial district of Lon- don in these war times to cause them the greatest surprise, answer that it was the passing of the top hat"
 For years the high silk hat has been the uniform of the financial district of London. From the humble clark" draw. ing his s2 a week up to the biggest and most shining light in the city, the wear ing of the top hat was universal and not one of them would think of stirring out side the office without donning his ..top- per"
 Now the silk hat has almost entirely dis appeared There are many military caps, and large number of soft Alpines and some 'derbies," but the silk hat when it appears is greeted with irreverent remarks and often meets the same fate that it would were one of the Broad street curb crowd to appear in it at the opening Of the market. It is said the makers and sellers of the toppers' declare that after the war is over the silk hat will regain its ascendency, but the general opinion is that the silk hat has disappeared for good from the London financial district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
AN OLD RUsE.

Henry said Mrs. Plimscomb, your employer must think very highly of you"
 'Why-er-yes, he does" answered MT. Plimscomb.
 IT there is baseball game scheduled, no matter what time I call you up in the afternoon the office boy always tells me that you are having an important confer ence with the boss and left word not to be disturbed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
Against Utilities Commission

I am very glad to see The Age-Herald taking decided stand against a general utilities commission said Atticus Mullin secretary of the state railway commission Further discussing the issue, Mir. Mullin said: T believe it would be a most un- ernment by placing control of public utill- ties in the hands of a state commission, thereby depriving the people of the mu- nicipality their democratic right.
 T do not believe that the present leg islature will go to such an extreme in opposition to the best interests of the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
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A .BENEATH THE SKIN. TALK

From the Macon News
 Now that our august government, through one of it's multifarious depart ments, has taken judicial cognizance of the red bug. we suppose it is in ordef for an editorial page to give this pestiferous insect at least passing notice.
 l In the first place. however, it is we'll to establish the identity of the thing. The dictionary calls 1t chigre. but admits that it is also known as cheque, chique. chisger and jigger. A still more familiar designation is that of red bug, because when you say red bug every man, wom- au and child knows what you mean
 The governments chief advice is to stay out of the red bugs zone. If, however. you venture into his presence and he at taches himself to your person with that deep devotion of which ihe is so capable. then 1t is time to get busy. Generally, this little matter of getting busy consists of scratching, and the more you scratch the deeper the red bug digs, and the more you itch.
 The government bulletin advises an application of sulphur or naphthalene. or | known red bugs to eat all such stuff and clamor for more They have even licked their chops on lard and salt, and solutions of bichloride of mercury and ker- osene merely aggravate their appetite. The only sure way of terminating a red bugs existence seems to be to let the thing eat its fool self to death and die from stuff fing and exhaustion. Of course. this is dene at your expense. but at the same time you know that eventually he will succumb to the treatment. However, if this remedy fails, you might try an ap- | plication of iodine or colodion. Such things have been known to be fatal to red bugs But If neither works satisfac- torily. there is but one alternative left cut off the leg-red bugs generally settle on the leg-and throw 1t in the river. If it doesn't float, the red bug will drown. However, this is only recommended in case of dire emergency and extremity, when nothing else succeeds. and you are simply determined to get rid of and a. the ssme time get even with. the red bug | Right now is the season when the red bug fiourishes most. He is more numer- ous now than republicans in Utah. He spends most of his time in the woods. waiting for victims to come along. While you are picking blackberries or plums or cherries or sitting under a pine listening to the wind as 1t soughs through the needles. the red bug sneaks up on you ''up on you" is right-and starts to ex- cavating. Using his eight legs-some of the breed have only four-he digs for dear life No larger than 2 pin head. if as large, this diminutive flea so secretes himself in your flesh and blood that he is hardly dis ltinguishable, and even if located he clings on 90 affectionately that to remove him is even more painful to you than to him. | So. therefore, we utterly repudiate the suggestion of the Pike County Journal. which advises us to get rid of the red bug by sitting on him. We have tried 1t and itcan't be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
HEREAFTER

By Rosamund Marriott Watson Shall we not weary in the windless days Hereafter, for the murmur of the sea, The cool salt air across some grassy leav Shall we not go bewildered through d Of stately streets with glitterinE gems
 ablaze,
 Forlorn amid the pearl and ivory, straining our eyes beyond the bourne to Phantoms from out Life's dear, forsaken
 ways? Give us again the crazy clay built nest. Summer and soft unreasonable spring Our flowers to pluck, our broken sonrS
 to sing, Our fairy gold of evening in the west. Still to the land we love our lonsinxs
 cling. The swet vain world of turmoil and un-