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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
THE NEW PARIS
Mrs. Bernardini-Sjoestedt, in Cartoons Magazine

Mrs. -Sjoestedt, in Cartoons
 Magazine
 The red pantaloons of the uniforms are now pale blue, and under the steel hel- mets, similar to the burgonets of the middle ages, the hardened faces of the poilus speak of battles But flowers are still to be had at the kiosks and from the little pushcarts; children still play noisily in the courtyards, or dance to the music of chance organ grinder; mothers smile on meeting friends, and stop to talk as ever. and the servants gossip in the market places.
 And yet all these faces, old and young, aristocratic and humble. civil or mili- tary, bear the same expression, grave. eXpectant, yelled. One might say that everybody listens to the distant flow of his very hearts blood, while life here runs it's regular course. It is the atmosphere of universal fraternity which the war has impressed on the French people that later shall perhaps create a new France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Another Democratic Year

In 1888 the national democratic con- vention met in St. Louis and renomi- mated President Cleveland by acclama- ton, and the convention which will meet in St. Louis on the 14th of next month will renominate President Will son without opposition; but there will be this difference in party prospects,: MT. Cleveland's defeat in his second campaign seemed pre-ordained, while MT. Wilson's reelection seems we'll assured.
 The 1888 convention was as enthusi- astic as most conventions are. The tariff ff-for-revenue policy stood out in bold relief, but there were no other national issues which approached the paramount class. The year 1888 was simply not low tariff year, and early in the canvass democratic leaders felt that the republican ticket, headed by Harrison, was to have an easy victory.
 MT. Wilson has not only had strenuous administration, but he has originated and developed vital issues which have met with popular favor. He has made mistakes, of course. All
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
THE SOUND OF RAIN

Madison Cawein, in Scribner's Magazine. Upon the heath the winds are laid; and
 starllly The missiles stand; their gaunt heads
 stiffly massing, Unmoving, stone-like, save when some
 one passing Stirs with his cloak their stalks that
 rustic darkly. And Heaven and Earth are grayly one
 anothers; Mist-bound in one; the twain no more
 divided; As when two friends having, in grief
 confided, Each one forgets his sorrow in the
 others Now to and fro the thistle's plumes are
 driven; And with the rush of rain :he hush is
 riven- Like loud answer to g look replying. One hears the wild rain whirling. and
 the thistle. Windwhipped and torn, thin in the tenn
 pest whistle And grief untterab,e fills the breast with
 signing.
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months ending with April of this year, 125, ,000,000 yards of cotton goods, against 65,00O,0O0 yards in the corre- spending months of 1915, and 109,- 900, ,O0O yards in the same months of 1914. It will thus be seen that while there was temporary falling off, due directly to the war, adverse conditions were speedily overcome and exports were substantially increased.
 During the first four months of this year Great Britain exported to the seven countries named an average of 31 100000 yards of cotton cloth month, while the exports of the United States to all of South America during the eight months ending with Febru- ary, 1916, averaged but 6,500,000 yards month. British exports of gen. eral merchandise to all parts of the world during April, 1916, were $179,- 100000, against $156, 6,OO0,00O in April, 1915, and $194, 100000 in April, 1914.
 It can thus be seen how Great Brit ain has been able to spend enormous sums in prosecuting the war, both for herself and her allies, without facing economic ruin. Her tremendous finan- cial resources have been but little inn paired, circumstance that is fortu- nate indeed for the cause of the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Activity in Musical Circles

Birmingham has come to be such a musical center that activity among in- dividuals and organizations responsi- ble for large achievement is the rule the year round. At the close of an unusually brilliant musical season the women who arrange for all events worth while are now busy with the details of the biennial convention of the Federation of Music Clubs of America, which will meet here next April. This is to be very large gath ering and one of rare national interest.
 The convention will be in session a week or more and among the proml- nent features will be symphony con- certs and the performance of works for chorus and orchestra; also the performance of prize compositions written especially for the Birming- ham convention, and the awarding of prizes. Many musicians of wide repu- tation will attend the affair and alto rether it will be the most important musical event in the history of the south.
 The projected auditorium will be sorely needed for the convention. The city may be able to provide the build ing by April. At one time the execu- tive board of the federation considered seriously the matter of taking the 1917 convention away from Birming ham and giving it to city already supplied with an auditorium; but after members of the board came here and made a survey of music conditions they decided this was the place, even though no positive assurance could be given of the completion by next spring of a suitable convention hall.
 Notwithstanding the exacting duties that the convention places upon local clubs and committees it is hoped the good women who have provided the public with high-class band concerts in the open air in years past will not let this summer slip by without ar ranging for these entertainments, so cultural and diverting for the masses. In most cities the municipal govern ment pays for park music. It is so
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in Nashville, in Memphis and in Rich mond, to say nothing of larger com munities. In Birmingham the money has to be raised chiefly by private sub scription. Surely the Chamber of Commerce will be ready to assist the Music Study club in this matter.
 Festivals and grand opera are great in their way, but as civic asset nothing takes the place of free open air music of the kind Birmingham has been used to. Let's start a canvass early in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Reunion Aftermath

Mobile Register: The editor of a state paper, returning home from the Confed- crate Veterans reunion in Birmingham, Las given publicity to the opinion that the reunion was a money-getting and social striving affair. and that the vet proceedings. Much the same sort of thing is heard said of reunions wherever held; but it is based upon superficial ob- servation.
 Guntersville Democrat: Birmingham won high encomiums from people who are not given to flattery, by the orderly and systematic manner of handling the immense crowds that thronged the city at the recent reunion. The Boy Scouts especially won the admiration of all vis- itors It is possible that Gen. Baden Powell in originating the order, builded wiser than he hoped.
 Alexander City News: The Lineville Headlight announces a fiddlers conven- ton for Clay county which is to follow OAi eiic HCCiS VI ttiC iCoiiiOii GU Dii ham. The one who can outfiddle the others will receive reward of $3. There may be, and probably is, standard by which fiddling may be graded and we trust that no competitor will file a contest
 Columbia Peoples Advocate It goes without saying that the twenty-sixth an- nual reunion of the Confederate Veter- ans held in the city of Birmingham last week was decided success from begin ming to end and that Birmingham highly entertained the old soldiers.
 Opelika News: Birmingham left no stone unturned to make things pleasant and interesting to the old soldiers last week. In honoring the old soldiers the Magic City honors itself.
 Albertville Banner: After being in Birmingham during the reunion last week and observing the activities of the Boy Scouts in looking after the welfare and safety of the thousands of people there q that time, our concep- tion or impression of that organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
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SHE FLOATS, MY LADY FLOATS lie back and laugh and let the green white water, the sun-flawed, beryl water, flow over me.-Amy Lowell. Entubbed the poet joys to bask, Awash from foot to crown, A pretty thought. But may we ask, What holds Miss Amy down?
 Chicago Tribune. Miss Amy is not gay, ah me, She's grave-just see her frown; You know the force of gravity Will always keep one down.
 Newark (Ohio) Advocate. floater knocks out gravity, Fen though she may not drown; Avoirdupois, we think it is, That holds Miss Amy down.
 Memphis Commercial-Appeal. Methinks bard doth prove himself A satyr and a dub Thus shamelessly to spy upon A lady in her tub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
THERE'S THE RUB

From the Chicago Herald
 Clothing manufacturers in session in Chicago say they could readily clothe large army. No doubt. We can appar- enty do everything in this country ex- cept get the army itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
THE sPELLBOUND REPORTER

From the Emporia Gazette.
 Now comes the gladstone season when every editor and copy reader in the coun- try prays that a reporter will be sent to the college who can spell baccalaureate without being taught. For by the time the reporter is taught how to spell it, the orations of the prize graduates have everything settled, and the boys who squeeze their burning thoughts into the narrow confines of 13-em column at so much per squeeze are busy on the June brides and resultant miseries-gen- orally considered news-and are playing variations on the single and double us and ss' in rousseau. And just a month behind the trousseau invasions is the yearly period of uplift and the problem of juggling the vowels In chau- tauqua into their proper order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

BEGINNING THE DAY-My Fath- er hold me to be like light in the world shining, but making no noise and ugly advertisement or myself; driving away the darkness' sweetening the damp and no1some places, not desiring reward, but de- sfring to be like Him who IS the Light of the World. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
View on Tax Raises

"In recent interview with me re- garding tax raises" said Mr Otto Marx, yesterday, your reporter did not pre- sent my views exactly.
 My ideas of tax regulation are as follows: There should be no raise on nonincome producing properties, nor should the assessed valuations of resi- dence property be increased Conditions throughout the south have been af- fected by the European conflict and the consequence has been the classes of property mentioned above have not in- creased in value, but in a great many cases nave decreased in value There fore, it would be manifestly unjust to place 6 greater burden upon holders of properties of this class.
 Assessed valuations of centrally To- cated business property should, in my Judgment, be increased slightly, in or der to prpvide governing bodies with sufficient funds to carry on govern mental functions in proper manner, but raises of this character in Jeff ferson county should not be made, un- less similar raises are made in all counties and only in the same ratio."
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a. perfect right to swat her husband when she catches him kissing another woman. The next time you see mar club you'll know what she's up to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

One of the moving picture "weelSlies" shows a moonshiner's still in operation, with the owner in full view. The old gentleman either has a fine contempt for the "revenuers, or else he wasn't making real whisky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT NATIONAL POLITICS,
 THE EUROPEAN WAR AND OTHER MATTERS

Whoever be the republican nominee, the chances are Wilson will be reelected. While he has enemies and those who would fight him with vigor and furnish quantities of money to defeat him, the American people, as a whole, believe him safe in the existing crisis and are not desirous of changing horses in mid- stream.
 Of course if Roosevelt be the repub- lican nominee the fight will, indeed, be a hot one. Roosevelt will make it evil dent to the country that a real political contest is on. He is a natural news maker and will create no end of turbulence and turmoil. His following will be in the sad- dle, so to speak, and the pyrotechnic dis play will be lurid.
 But the great silent vote of this country the conservative element-will cast the vote which counts for Wilson.
 There is too much at stake to trust one of Teddys disposition in the White House at the present time.
 The Girard Ala, liquor situation is an interesting one. With the apparent con- nivance of officials and local citizenry. something like a million dollars worth of liquors were stored up in this little border town, to be distributed throughout the prohibition states of Georgia and Ala bama by automobile delivery.
 There would have been mint of money in it to the local investors but for the in- reference of Attorney General Martin and the state militia.
 of liquor, which has been seized by the state authorities under the protection of military companies, presents an interest," ing problem for the courts to deal with.
 What is to become of all this whisky? It will probably be emptied into the Chat tahoochee.
 But there is solace in the fact that it must be bad liquor, as none other is sold in prohibition territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

There is some discussion in the city as to what is an educational film. Theda Bara sort are a liberal educa- ton in the fine art of "vampiring.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

An advertisement states that traf- fc manager gets from $50 to $10O a. week. However. the salary of the traf- fic cop falls considerably short of the first named figure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

The husbands of the clubwomen at tending the convention in New York are said to be such tame lot that they won't even sneak off to a roof garden when they have the chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Gadsden Man Here

Every man thinks his work is the hardest of all, but I have learned that all are just about on par," said w. c. Griggs, superintendent of public schools of Gadsden, who was here yes terday. We school men work in the classrooms and conduct our schools only nine months in the year, which sounds very fine to the average man. But when they stop to consider that the greater part of our summers Is taken up with school work, preparing the plans for the coming session, checking up the affairs of the year before and taking courses of study to equip ourselves for the work, it does not sound so very much better than other lines of work.
 "Gadsden Is enjoying an exceptional activity in business lines, and the city and district are going forward at a rapid rate. The plants are running full time and with the big develop ments in the industrial line which are now under way, our people are view ing the future with the utmost confi- dence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

MT. Morgenthau will find it difficult stir up much sympathy for the Turks. The Turks have bad name and have never made any particularly noticeable attempts to live it down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

Wanted: Position by liquor inspec- tor and and 20 assistants who lost their jobs as the result of a cruel court de- cision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

The whisky dealers at Girard played for big stakes and lost. Another gi- gantic irrigation scheme that was a failure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

That marvellous man, Colonel House, may again go abroad, carrying the peace dove along in an indestructible coop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

There are no great poets nowadays" says a magazine editor. That's enough to make Richard Le Gallienne shake his luxuriant locks in despaire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

The weary sun hath made a goioen set
 And by the bright track of his fiery Gives token of q goodIy day tomorrow.
 Richard HI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

The Waite trial in New York and the Orpet trial in Chicago are keeping the sob squads of those respective cities working day and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

The dispatches from Berlin would indi- cate that both the German government forts to bring about mediation and a settlement of the European war.
 Germany seems to have gone to her limit in acquiring territory. Her prog ress has been stopped. It is not natural to assume that England, France and Russia, having just gotten into full ac- ton, so to speak, will for a moment con. sider peace overtures at this time. In- deed, an end of the war at the present moment would go down in history as defeat for the Allies.
 The best opinions gathered from those familiar with the situation as viewed by the English, French and Russians is that this war will last several years longer and that there will be no peace until the German army is driven back into Germany or until Germany will consent to abandoning all captured ter ritory and practically doing away with her navy.
 To accomplish such means further years of warfare and continued block ade of territory now occupied by Ger many.
 All manner of theories are advanced by those who are interested in settle ment of this European war, but the practical situation is as above outlined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
WHY NEGLECT THE BALKANss

From Golfers.
 dish on the menu of New York ho- tel:
 Boiled leg of Philadelphia chicken with Irish pork a rAnglaise
 This puts America first all right, but it seems pity to leave out France Russia and Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

It is lucky for Mrs. Norton that she had plenty of stunning photographs on hand before she was summoned to court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

It may be true that Germany is in the position of a poker player who wants to quit winner, but that is exactly what the allies intend to prevent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

Give the United States troops time enough and they will fill up a large sized graveyard with Nillista bandits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
HOTEL LOBBIES
Has Been Week of Rest

Rest has been the watchword in Bir- mingham for the past week, following the strenuous activities of the reunion,' ' said R. c. Heron yesterday.
 With practically every home filled with guests, and the whole city moving at high pitch, the average person felt the need for a little quiet this week. While the excitement was on, no one stopped to consider whether or not he was tired, but nice little fishing trip is about the right tonic which put most of us back in shape for business again" |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
SAFETY IN NUMBERS

SAFETY IN NUMBERS T have here," said the agent" a uten- sil that no housekeeper can afford to be without
 What is it?" asked the hard-faced woman at the door.
 Its a combined corkscrew, can opener, pocket knife screw driver, tack hammer, glass cutter and - Hold on minute. I don't want one of those things'
 why not, madam?"
 By keeping all those tools separate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
FOR wARL1KE PURPOSES

How did Indian clubs get their names?"
 T don't know" answered the man whose knowledge of ethnology is lin- ited. Perhaps from the fact that In- dians carried clubs''
 But they didn't swing 'em for exer- cse?"
 Probably not. I presume they were used chiefly to test the power of resist ance offered by each others skulls"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

As both national political conventions are to occur within the next 20 days, all America is today interested in the politi cal situation.
 The democratic convention in St. Louis will be a. mere ratification meeting-the re-nomination of Wilson and a platform indorsng his administration-no conten- tions nor any squabbles unless MT. Bry- inject himself into the convention. That would be an exhibition of anything but good taste on the part of the Nebraskan. who failed of indorsement by his own people.
 In the republican convention on June teresting contest this country has had since the famous Minneapolis conven- tion, when the favorite, James G. Blaine, was defeated for the nomination by combination of shrewd politicians and the liberal use of money in the purchase of negro delegates from the south.
 It seems the purpose of the Roosevelt wing of the republican party, which bore the name of Progressives four years ago, to rule or ruin. They propose either to nominate The Colonel or to stampede again.
 The old line republicans of the machine type want Root; and if they can't name ing on the Supreme Court bench, and by virtue of his position unable to do any, thing for himself, will go into the con- yention with but few delegates pledged to him. Indeed, no candidate before the republican convention will have many pledged delegates. Therefore an interest ing contest it will be, and the conven- tion may last as long as did the Balti- more convention of four years ago.
 Certainly, no one at the present time can predict with any degree of certainty who the republican nominee will be. The best bet, however, would be Roosevelt.
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~ RAIDERS of The Age-Herald have TX doubtless observed that a libel
 suit for one hundred thousand dollars damages has been filed against this newspaper for remarks made in this column several weeks ago.
 All the facts and language used bear ing upon this case will appear in The Age-Herald in the next day or two. It is an interesting story and will be well worth the reading in that the history of recent political and religious movements will be told In detail.
 It will probably appear in Tuesdays issue.
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and the service rendered by it's young members is quite different to what it had been. These manly little fellows, in their regulation uniforms, fitted here and there during the great parade on Thursday, leading the few old, de- crepit fellows who required such as- sistance, and holding back the fast and reckless from laces of danger. And the Scouts have been rewarded in a measure for their services by innum- erable expressions of appreciation and commendation during and since the reunion.
 Cullman Tribune: One of the great est features of the reunion of the Con- federate veterans in Birmingham last week was the grand and manly work of the Boy Scouts. No words of praise are too great to bestow upon the gal lant Boy Scouts. At any and all times the Boy Scout was at the side of the grandfather. seeing that he safely reached his point of destination and no harm befell him.
 SnelDy county sun. The old vet erans are high in their praise of the hospitality of the Birmingham people in the entertainment of them during the reunion. Everything possible was done for their enjoyment and all seemed to appreciate it to the fullest extent
 Centreville Press: The Boy Scouts of Birmingham did their part in making the Confederate reunion a success 1t is said that they greatly aided the po- lice in congested sections of the city, as well as gave information to the vis- itors and made themselves generally useful. It was fine. manly spirit they displayed, and if they follow it up. will make good, useful men of them
 Enterprise Peoples Ledger: The Con- federate veterans reunion in Birming- ham last week was great success from every point, and the city of Bir- mingham won added laurels by the way she treated the old soldiers. and cared for the tremendous crowds that thronged the city daily. Not an acci- dent of any kind was recorded. for which much credit is due the Boy Scouts of Birmingham, who were Ion the job" every minute of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
STUDIES IN PHILOLOGY

STUDIES IN PHILOLOGY There are great many new verbs in use.'
 Name some of them''
 Well. there are the verbs, to film,' to bomb and to gas'''
 That just shows what a hold slang has on people. I always thought the verb to gas was of ancient origin. dating back to the earliest politicians"