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Eddy, with what I cannot help regard
ing as childish ignorance of what
greatness means.
This is no merely academic dlscus-
sion. \ true and acknowledged stand
ard Of greatness L. as necessary to the
spiritual health of a people as "A true
and unvarying measure of value -
necessary to its economic well being.
Both of these are elementary condi-
tons Of a nations independent exist
ence: and of the two the spiritual
standard is infinitely the more i'm
portant. In fact, part of my message
10 Americans, as ii is a part of every
prophets message to his people and 10
his time, is the insistenCe upon the
primary. palmary necessity Of a
spiritual measure, and the untinching
application of it in this particular in
stance and in that.
Like every other piece Of right en-
deavor in this world. one side Of this
work is destructive and the other con-
structive: the same spirit Of reverence
hat denies greatness to Longfellow
and Mark Twain will assuredly exalt
this unknown genius and that unap-
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All this seemed to me merely to prove
that some American editors, while
no doubt excellent business men and
politicians, knew little and cared less
about literature. And this opinion of
mine was strengthened by other facts
even more significant. The New York
reporters, for instance, asked me
whom | regarded as the half dozen
greatest Englishmen; and when l
gave them Shakespeare, Bacon, Blake,
Darwin. Browning, Emerson or Keats
or Wordsworth, they spelled Bake
Black" and told every one I had com
pared a william Black, some ut
terly insignificant American theolog!-
cal writer. with the greatest OF the
sons Of men. Such a mistake could
only occur among people who cared
nothing for letters. and very little
indeed for greatness in art or litera-
ture William Blake, the poet and
illustrator. can be compared for origi-
nal genius with Shakespeare himself
and should be known to every nan
who pretends to be a writer.
Having a high opinion Of America,
and an intense interest in American
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preciated great mar and enshrine them
forever In the Pantheon Of humanity.
] will not deny that this is the more
pleasant, If not the more necessary
part of the critics task. Emerson has
worded it ex~cellently:
Heartily know
When the half gods go
The gods arrive.
The importance of honoring the
true prophets can hardly be overesti-
mated; 1t is the very sou of religion
to revere great men. for in them the
divinity which informs us all.
to more perfect expression. They set
the course, so to speak, for future
generations and chart the u%nsounded
deep. And the greatest men are
themselves always the most rcveron-
tial, the most contemptuous of the
false prophets the most intent to ac-
knowledge scrupulously their fun debt
To the real teachers.
The honoring of the true prophets
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English Author Attacks Our Estimate (which Sometimes
Insists on Second Rate Men as First Rate and
Sometimes Ignores Great Men Altogether"

achievement. I have no wish to depre-
ciate any of the popular idols. Long
fellow and Mark Twain are undoubt-
erly admired for qualities they pos
sessed, and I have no wish to deny
them any virtue; but with "A keen adj
miration for great work / venturet
to tell Americans. among whom I
count myself, that Emerson was not
only the greatest mar America has
produced. but perhaps the only man
who would be accepted universally as
among the great of all time. AS an
amendment to this. some Americans
suggested Thoreau. others Poe. others
Mr.. Roosevelt, and still others Mrs.
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Milton had had anything important to
say he would no doubt have said IL
wonderfully: but as 1t is he had
really nothing new or significant to
say and so more and more his poetry,
like his prose, is allowed to moulder
in libraries unread and ~undiscussed;
though scarcely any one, even in our
time. is daring enough to tell the
truth that Blake and Keats. Words
worth and Browning are all much
greater men than Milton. and greater
poets to boot, If poetry means any
thing more than a singing faculty.
Blake and Emerson. Browning and
Wordsworth have lone something to
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unappreciated American man If let
tiers, TO David Graham Phillips.
And first Of all let me establish his
position in America and in England
at this moment. His last inc most
ambitious work has not been pub
lished yet, though he has already been
dead four years. Nor is 1t possible
to read any work Of his in the New
York Public Library: the great IL
brary known. | believe, as the Bryant
library, has no copies Of Phillips's
works. An English critic, Edward
G%arnctt. whom ~Galsworthy, it is said.
calls "the most valuable of British
critics" has recently been invited by
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the cheap Juily paper, hat in fact
the newspaper corner was his niche
and shrine. so to speak, and that no
m would dream of putting him
among the English poets, though he
is, / believe. ever more popular in
England than in America.
Those Americans who regard versi-
fled c%opybook headlines as poetry were
very indignant with me about this,
and / was sneered at in various
papers such as the New York World
because I was supposed not to know
"Hiawatha" or THE Psalm Of Life
or other childish sentimental rhym-
ings OF the sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
SAYS SUFFRAGE
 CAUSE WILL WIN Mrs. SOlOn Jacobs and Mrs. Jack BOwrOn Address
 Suffrage Meeting

Features of the regular meeting Of the held yesterday at the Cable hall, with Mrs. H. H. Shell, president. In the chair. was the report of the legislative work accomplished by the state association, submitted by Mrs. Solon Jacobs, and the address by Mrs. Jack Bowron. on "Wom- ans Position Under the Roman and Early Christian Civilization
 The paper was very apie ana gave a striking illustration of the fact that the Roman women under the Justinian laws were given moral, intellectual and political freedom equal or more than exists today, and that they were noted for their wom- anly virtues. As the Roman empire de- clined, the vices of the rich and power ful were opposed by those who had em- braced Christianity, among whom were many women who became heroines and martyrs to their faith. Coming down the ages the position of women was clearly defined and in closing the speaker re- ferred to the fact that it was only recent ly. although women had been the main stay and support of the church from the dawn of Christianity to the present day: that she had been accorded a voice in its councils.
 Mrs. Solon Jacobs gave an interesting report of the work of the state associa- ton and the legislative committee, headed by Mrs. Oscar Hundley, in bringing the suffrage question before the members Of the legislature now in session. She stated that President Wilson, Senator Under wood, w. J. Bryan and other national statesmen had put the suffrage question squarely up to the legislatures of the several states, and that, according to democratic principles. the present iegisla- ture should be willing to submit the mat ter to the voters of the state to decide whether the women should be given the franchise or not.
 She stated that the only change they asked in the present qualification of voters was that Of sex distinction, all others to remain as at present. She said the prospects for the amendment to the constitution in regard to giving the ballot to the women of the state with the same requirements and qualifications as the men to be submitted to the voters of the state at the next general election were exceedingly bright and that from the in- terest shown in every section of the state that the amendment would carry.
 Other standing committees made report showing activity in every line. Delegates to the state convention, which meets in Tuscaloosa February s, were appointed by Mrs. Shell. The list will be completed at a later date. At the conclusion, tea was served in the headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
B. R., l.. & P. co. NOW
 OCCUPIES NEW HOME
Formal Opening Yesterday Afternoon Attended by Large CrOwds-Many Compliments Heard

The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company held open house yester, day to its friends and patrons in the new building located on the corner of Twen- ty-frst street and First avenue. This building, which has been erected in the place of the building destroyed by fire. was built from plans made by the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany and for it's express occupancy.
 The open house yesterday was attended by quite large number of the friends of the company. The show rooms occupying the first floor were crowded all day.
 The first floor is a show room, where there is displayed for inspection stoves. heaters irons and other attachments that are to be used with gas and electricity The company has brand new stock and this attracted quite a little attention.
 Fred Underwood of the electric de- partment and others were present at the building all day yesterday and were gratified that so many Birming ham persons called to inspect the new place and compliment the management upon the new arrangements.
 The building, which is occupied by the company, has been leased from Will liam M. Walker. The building is in ev- cry way modern. It is only four stories high at present, but arrangements have been made to make 1t six stories high if the two top stories are wanted. Tho place is constructed of concrete and steel and is said to be as near fire- proof as it is possible to mako it.
 The building cost $65.000 and was dcsig red by William c. Weston, archi- tect All of the departments of the Bir- minPham Railway. Light and Power company are housed in the new home at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
BOXING GOSSIP
Ny RICHARD F. LussIER

Manager Bill Streit is arranging the details for next weeks B., A. C. stag, which Is scheduled for next Friday night The main bout will be between Sailor Dixon of Besemer and either Eddie Hanlon of Atlanta. Al Wambs- gands of New orleans or Jimmie Perry of Pittsburg, all three being cracker lack welterweights.
 Eddie Hanlon met Sailor Dixon about two weeks ago at the Athletic club, which resulted in draw, al though many at the ringslde aNsrred that the lad from Bessemer had slight shade while others contended that tho fierce and continued aggressivcness Of 1ianlon entitled him to a draw, despite the punishment he suffered at the hands of Dixon.
 Since then Dixon has been In active training in Bessemer and prior to the main bout Thursday night challenged the winner. That Dixon was popular favorite with the fans was manifested by the rousing cheers that greeted his appearence 1t was impressed on Man agcr Stret that the reappearance or Dixon .sin local arena would bring forth large gathering of the sport ing element.
 As for the main bout at the last E. lt Dixon Uanlon mill. Hanlon was in bet = ter condition and tore into the lad from New Orleans in manner that caused Wambsgands fatfe CT to wrinkle his brows. The nifty footworll of the New Orleans boy and his left jahs must not be overlook ed as in ,hc lai : ter rounds of the setto Hanlon's rushes were stopped and the Atlanta boy forced to hold 10 prevent that trip hammer left from jabbing his head off
 
 In a review of the bout it was cas- fly seen that Hanlon made T better showing than in his go with Dixon. The fans have admired Hanlon ever since his appearance In this city for his clean sportsmanship and he was ap- plauded ThHrsday night to the ecnoes when he stopped fighting to assist Wambsgands to his feet when tLe lad from the Crescent City had slipped in corner. 1t was the act of a generous opponent and sportsman.
 That the E. A. C. bouts are bccom- ing popular with the substantial cit izens due to the high plans with which Manager Bill Streit conducts the sport was noted by the appearance Of bank CTS. physicians. clergymen and many well known men at the ringside.
 It is not only the main event of the evening that provides entertain- ment for the B. A. C. fans as the pre- llminary bouts are alone worth tEe cost of admission. Thursday nights stag had some especially amusing pre- liminaries and the battle royal was scream. It was stated that never in the history of the club had there been such an amusing affair staged
 
 It was stated yesterday at the E. A. c. that Jimmie Ferry. a classy weltor- weight from Pittsburg. was coming to the city and would probably be matched fer the next stag" Perry made quite a reputation in Atlanta un- til Eddie Hanlon stopped him several months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
JUDGE FORT GOES
 TO TUSCALOOSA

Judge w. E. Fort, of the Jefferson coun- ty criminal court, goes to Tuscaloosa this afternoon to speak at a Young Mems Christian association mems meeting at the Belvedere theater in that place.
 The Young Mems Christian association there has started series of Sunday theatre meetings and has Invited outside speakers to come in each Sunday for the balance of the winter and spring. Of these speakers all but the first one Mr. Wadsworth, who spoke before Christmas, have been drawn from Birmingham. Hugh Locke is next speaker after Judge Fort, and he is followed by Frank Domi- nick and pr. R. M. Cunningham. Judge Fort will deliver his address on "Citizen- ship and Crime" The meetings already held have been very successful, attend ance averaging over 300
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17


 Limousine. which his company has the
 exclusive agency for. am sure you
 would agree with mo that a state of per lection has been reached in this car that Is almost inconceivable.
 Il Refinement is the keynote of the Lo-
 comobile Berline Limousine. plus com Tort, elegance, beauty and speed.
 Il Every want that the most vivid imag- nation could picture has been perfected
 In this mode-and there Is absolutely Inothing left to be added to this most complete of cars.
 AS easy a a rocking chair. as spacious and comfortable as drawing room, as smooth as glass in the running, and as beautiful when it comes to lines as the most imaginative could conceive, this and more gives you a pen picture of the Lo- | |comobile Berline Limousine, which, when | it whirls through the streets of the city. or whisks along the country road is as easily distinguishable for its beauty as the stately lily is distinguishable from others of the floral kingdom. Every device of artisanship has been used in the construction of the new Lo- comobile Berline Limousine, from the smallest bit of woodwork about the car to the finished trimmings, which blend in perfect taste with the color scheme l Iemployed in the upholstering
 Not a detail has been overlooked, in fact, after careful observation of the car, the comment arises that the genius re. quired to perfect mechanism, detail and ensemble has been secured from the foun- tain sources of the world and embodied in the Locomobile.
 l Mir. Jacobs has every reason to be rroud of the right to sell this heau- l tiful car and with his splendid fore sight in commercial circles and his desire 10 present to the people of Bir- mingham an opportunity to secure the very best that can be purchased he has enthusiastically introduced the Perline Limousine which cannot fail to appeal to those who want perfec- tion in automobiles, and after all what | is more delightful than to possess a car that affords pleasure every minute | that it is in use?
 | Accompanying MT. Jacobs on tho ride l in which I was fortunate enough to be included was MT. E. M. King, direc. | from the Locomobile Factory at Bridge | pert, and whose knowledge of the car and its merits Is unlimited and whose | Judgment in the matter of automobile is unquestioned as he knows his busi- ness from A to Z and understands ev- cry detail of the trade.
 In chatting with MT. King about the | car he said among other things "The refinements of the car eppea' especially to the ladies as they are the l class car like the Locomobile Berline Limousine for approval No expense has | Teen spared to perfect every detail and | it was to the Judgment of commit ! tee cf 10 ladies that we deferred some | two or three years ago when we were l |, ying to bring the car up to the fine
 standard 1t has now achieved. This com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were recorded yesterday in the office of the probate judge:
 Homer Johnson. Mineral Springs to Miss Lou Little John.
 John D. Clarke, Birmingham, to Miss Anna Fay Barnhart.
 Harris L. sonos,s Birmingham, to Kon- stamina D. Lambrakis. Charley Burney, Birmingham to Miss Sallie Johnson.
 J. M. Lowery. North Birmingham, to Mrs. Annie Arnold.
 William B. 8ankhead, Jasper, to Miss Florence McGuire.
 D. D. Davis. Birmingham. to Miss Mary Hiney.
 c. Vernon Devault. Sault Ste. Marie, to Miss Laura Ball.
 J. P. Perkins. Whitney, to Miss c. Genie Johnson.
 w. A. Pilkington. Birmingham. to Miss Shirley B. Cowden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
Amateur Wireless Regulations

On November 24 Judge Wellborn of Los Angeles fined an amateur for operating a radio station without a license. The defendant contended that because his ap- paratus had not been reported as inter. fering with commercial stations and be. cause in his opinion he could not trans. init beyond the boundaries of the state in which his station was 'located, thai his equipment did not require a license The conviction was obtained on the ground that his station could interfere with interstate communication to licensed amateur stations in his vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, January 16.-(Special.i , Preparations are being made by J. w. Ager of the contracting firm of Ager < Cline, who are engaged in the con struction of the Bessemer Realty build- Ing on Third avenue and Nineteenth street, for the erection of a handsome two tory brick building on the lot re- .ently purchased by him on Third ave nue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets next to the Realty building.
 The local chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will observe the birthday of Robert E. Lee on Tuesday evening, January 19, at which time appropriate exercises will be held at the high school auditorium. Several crosses of honor will be presented to Confederate Veterans by Mrs. E.. L. Huey. president of the local United Daughters of the Confederacy.
 The Bessemer city court will be en- gagged next week with the hearing of another long jury civil docket. large number of cases have been set for the week and it is expected that the docket will be cleared. Judge J. c. B. Gwin will preside.
 The wedding of Miss Corinne Gold berg and MT. Joe Golstein of Birming. ham will occur Wednesday evening February 10, 1915, at S:3O o'clock at Temple Beth-El, on Sixth avenue. Miss Goldberg will have as her maid of hon or her sister. Miss Rosalie. while heI bridesmaids will include Miss Mildred Jaffe, Miss Ida Kartus, Miss Zelna Lief kovits. and Miss Bessie Goldstein. MT Goldstein will have as his best man his brother, Jake Golstein, and the grooms. men will be Arthur Green, Norman Lef kovits. William Engle and Barney Schulman. The ushers will be Nathan Kartus and Nathan Golstein. The cere- mopy will be pronounced by Rabbi Nor ris Newfield of Birmingham
 The Rev. George Stoves will i'll his pulpit at the First Methodist church Sunday morning. at which time he will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17

 have for the subject of discussion Moses" Much interest is being mani fested in the discussion of the great men of the Old Testament from week to week.
 Company D, Alabama National Guard will leave early Monday morning for Montgomery, where they will attend the inauguration of Gov. Charles Hen derson. The Bessemer company will go on a special train with the Birmingham militia, and will be in command of Cap tain Lacey Edmudson. About 40 men will make the trip.
 The Rev. D. o. Teasley pastor of the Church of God, will conduct the special services Sunday night at the Church of God chapel on the corner of Second avenue and Seventeenth street, at which time his subject will be, Church Mem bership.'' Sunday school will be held at 9:45 o'clock and preaching at Il.
 Everything is in readiness for the play "The District School at Blueberrs Corner" which will be presented al the Lipscomb Baptist church Tuesday night at o'clock. The play Is very in teresting and treat is in store foi ali who see it. The proceeds will go to the Llpscomb school.
 The uniform rank Woodmen of the World, will hold a meeting Sunday aft ernoon in the Woodmen hall on Third avenue, at which time a new captain will be elected for the company to suc- ceed Capt. Walter Riley, who has been elected to another office.
 A number of friends of Miss Mae Shaw gave her delightful surprise party last night at the home of her parents on Dartmouth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
Push New Invention

Decatur, January 16.-(Spec'a al. j Within the next few days Clayton Eoggs. one of the Boggs brothers, who invented and patented puncture proof automobile tire, will leave for New York. Boston and other big eastern cities for the purpose of calling upon manufacturers of automobile tires with q view to getting them interested in his invention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
Dolly Takes a Ride In New ILocomobile Berline Limousine; Declares It Most Perfect

Refinement" the Keynote of the 1915 Model Lines of the Machine Graceful and Attractive. As Easy and Comfortable As Rocking Chair. Elegantly Upholstered Inch of Space Utilized Exquisite Coloring and Wonderful Workmanship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17

The plans of Al Nambseands have not been announced as yet. but 1t is likely that the Now orleans boy w.ll finger in Birmingham a few more days in the hope of picking up a match Manager Bill Streit of the E. A. G has quite a stable of pugs In his care al the present time and the outlook for some good clean sport the remainder of tho winter is rosy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
Dr.. Stoves Addresses Camp Hardee

Dr. Stoves Addresses Camp Hafdee
 At the regular meeting of Camp Har- dee, United Confederate Veterans. held at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. a pleasing and stirring ad- dress was delivered by Dr. George Stoves of Bessemer The meeting was well at tended and the session was unusually in teresting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17

ALABAMA CONsISTORY WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY,. JANUARY 20, AT 6 F. M. ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
 w. w. RANSOM,
 MASTER OF KADOSH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17
BOXING RECORDS

Here are the 1914 records of the prin- ciple American pugilists as compiled by a leading New York authority:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17

AID you been with me a few days ago when,
 through t h . courtesy of MT.
 Solon Jacobs, President of the Capitol Park Motor Company, I enjoyed a ride in the beautiful new 1915 Model of the Locomo. JatIa P Arli ', .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-17

A number of friends of Miss Mae Shaw gave her a delightful surprise party last night at the home of her parents on Dartmouth avenue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-07-08
If YOU'RE A DEAD ONE DON'T
READ THIS

There are but two classes of mer-
chants-those who advertise and those
who do not. The man who advertises
has the best of the deal He keeps
himself before the public, he keeps
his wares before the public, and he
keeps their quality and price upper
most in the public mind. People talk
about a man who advertises because
they know he has something worth
advertising, or he wouldn't advertise
1t is possible for man to conduct
profitable business by ignoring the
advantages of persistent and intelli-
gent advertising, but the day has long
since passed when it is necessary to
employ lengthy arguments to prove
to a merchant that advertisements
augment a big percentage of his pro
fits. The experiences of Alma's most
successful merchants are the strong
est proofs of the advantages of news
paper advertising.