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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
w. Nephew King, in Leslie's.

w. Nephew King, In LeSHe' s.
 TYHE job of housekeeping that Ad-
 miral Frank F. Fletcher, United
 \ States navy did when he threw open the dungeons of the old prison fortress that guards the city of vera Cruz. is typical of what many think the United States may yet have to do for all of Mexico.
 The story of San Juan de Ulloa, as this devils hole is known to history, is both tragic and pathetic. It was Spains last stronghold on the American continent, and when it passed to her rebellious colony it became the shame of Mexico. Political suspects were confined in its foul dun eeons under the sea, and cruel tortures in- flicted upon defenseless victims. If our occupation of Vera Cruz served no other purpose save that of having inspired Americans to batter down the gates or this grim prison and free helpless human beings, half blind and almost insane from long confinement, our men may not have died in vain Admiral Fletcher found it foul with the slime of centuries. The dungeons were filled with victims, one of them an American who had become a raVlng manlac. Tn many or lHe cells were medieval instruments of torture with every evidence of having been recently used.
 Our men found 116 prisoners, a few of them sentenced for crimes but the greater number of political offenses. Many were almost insane from long confinement and torture. seventy-fve were immediately released, and the rest transferred to more humane surroundings in the jail of Vera Cruz. It was difficult, almost impossible, to find any records of the prisoners. One sad he had been confined there for IA years, but had never heard the charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Exceeds His Authority


 While the streets in the nelghbor- hood of the Lyric theatre were crowd ed with theatregoers Monday night a policeman endeavored to clear pas sage along the sidewalk, in front ot the entrance to the gallery. As hun dreds of people were streaming out of the exits from the lower floors, he was attempting to perform duty for which he should have been con- mended.
 A large number of negroes were standing on the curb, waiting to enter the gallery. They moved back at the policeman's order, but he was appar- ently not satisfied. Without any provo cation whatever he seized negro man who was standing on the edge of the curb with several negro women and evidently tried to throw him into the street. So far as bystanders could see, the negro hadn't opened his mouth and had shown no disposition to be unruly. When the policeman at tackled him he began to struggle and the result was a fight which lasted for several minutes, both on the crowded sidewalk and on the street, and caused a great deal of excitement and some alarm, all of which was en- tirely unnecessary and uncalled for. The policeman simply lost his temper and created a much greater disturb ance by his conduct than would have resulted from a congested sidewalk.
 It is quite likely that the negro was arrested and charged with resisting an officer. Of course if weapon was found on him, he should be duly pun ished for that, but whether or not he is a bad character, the policeman was clearly in the wrong and his victim does not deserve fine or imprison- ment under the circumstances noted.
 There are always men on the police force who bully negroes, a practice which foments race hatred and has caused many policemen to be assassi- mated in the south by negroes thirst ing for revenge. Fair play and a square deal for the under dog should be the policy of the police depart ment in Birmingham, as well as else where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
MoundviIIe Is PrOsperOus

"Moundville is prospering,' said R. L. Griffin, president of the Bank of Mound vile, who was in Birmingham yesterday. Our farmers are fast learning the value of diversified crops and encouraged by the banks of the smaller cities are making rapid strides in their emancipation from tho one-crop idea.
 T always enjoy 8 trip to Birmingham, as l have very high regard for the me tropolis of the state Hale county is inn mersed in politics and is following with keen interest the races for the various state offices We have a few races of our own, but in the main are. devoting the greater part of our attention to the state contests.
 Birmingham, it seems to me, is pros pering. Your streets are more crowded now than I have ever noted them being and all the stores seem to be well pat ronized. I believe that prosperity is com ing to us-surely if slowly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
MISS INFORMATION
the New York Telegram.

From the New York Telegram.
 In general information test" conduct ed by school in Baltimore many anus ing answers were given to the questions asked. Waterloo was located in Ireland. Gotham in Belgium; the Sublime Porte was identified as a good wine while Adams ale was described as "a drink that was made early in human history in the Garden of Eden.'' and another boy said that it is the lump in mans neck"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
---sSs---77----------------- "JUSTICEo IN GEORGIA

From the Memphis News-Scimitar
 Some years ago a Georgia court sent a 1O-year-old boy to the reformatory for stealing cents worth of marbles, ane again the "Goober state" has come to the front by sending another youth to the reformatory for stealing a 5-cent bot tie of pop. This last candidate for dis tinction is only g years old, and while he may need reforming, peach switch, we'll applied, rather than an elaborate court trial and formal commitment to state institution, would serve every purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
"FRArER AVE ATQUE VALE,

By Alfred Tennyson. Row us out from Desenzano. to your
 Sirmione TOW! So they rowd. and there we laneed-'0
 venusta Sirmion There to me through all the grovea Of
 olive in the summer glow. There beneath the Roman ruin where the
 purple flowers grow, Came that Ave atoue Vale of the Poets
 hopeless woe, Tenderest of Roman poets nineteen hun.
 dred years ago, 'Frater Ave atque Vale'-as we wander'd
 to and fro Gazing at the Lydian-laughter of the
 Garda Lake below ~ Sweet catullus' all-but-island, olive-sl-
 very Sirmio!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
AN rILTERIoR MOTIVE.

"The cabaret features of this restau- rant are rather elaborate
 "so they are.'
 'The management seems determined to entertain guests, regardless of the cost"
 ''Um That may be the explanation, but keep patrons from noticing the poor qual- ity of the food served"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
THE LOGICAL CANDIDATE.

You seem to be having lively con test for mayor in your town" remarked the visitor.
 'Yes. Squire Cobbles has held tn job so long that a great effort is bein' made ter oust him."
 Do you think he will be defeated?'
 That's ruther hard ter say. You see. tn squire is tn only man in town who owns a Prince Albert coat an silk hat. so he jest natcherly thinks he's entitled ter tn job.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

A scheme has been proposed to the United States department of commerce for converting the volcano of Kilauea. on the Island of Hawaii, into 8 giant foun- dry for making pipe. Although the plan seems visionary to the average person, it is said to be quite practicable, and re- tired pipe manufacturer of the United States who has frequently visited the vol cano declares that the undertaking would present no great difficulties. Such a plant would not only prove profitable in itself, it is said, but would greatly improve the economic conditions of Hawaii where the dominant industries are sugar production and pineapple canning. It is proposed to manufacture pipe from molten lava on the rim of the volcano. which is relatively quiescent and would not endanger life or property Buckets capable of resisting a temperatur of 2000 degrees Fahrenheit suspended from an endless chain would dip up the lava in the crater and carry into pipe moulds. The temperature of the lava is 1S00 degrees Fahrenheit, and ex- perts who have studied the question say that buckets capable of resisting this amount of heat could easily be procured. The high temperature of the lava would also preclude the possibility of it's cool ing off to any great extent before being poured into the molds. kilauea is be- lieved to offer one of the best opportuni- ties in the world for utilizing the earth s natural heat for industrial purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Be Careful About Flower Seed

HOne of the joys of spring is the re- mobilization of the flower garden which the winter has kill ed,'' said E. c. Horton, whose flowers at the United States weather bureau are the admiration of the entire Northside. Too much care cannot be given flowers and it requires a sympa- thetic touch to make them grow.
 One of the Fundamentals for successful flowers is good seed. Don't depend on home grown seed if you want the best flowers. The seedsman knows just what to do to secure the best result in seed and just how to do it. He also knows what not to do in raising seed for the market and this the amateur gardener really knows nothing about. While some often grow fine flowers from seed of their own saving, the fact remains that home grown seed seldom give satisfaction.
 Another thing, don't invest money in new plants until you are satisfied that they have all the merit claimed for them. As a general thing, the novelties sent out each spring at high price are greatly inferior to the good old standbys. We seldom hear anything about them after the second season. Put your money into plants you know can be depended upon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
EASY TO ESCAPE.

We much prefer the candidate
 Who very seldom makes a speech. Depending on the written word
 The citizens who vote to reach. His letters do not trouble us,
 However cogently they plead, Because that kind of "lit'rature"
 We never take the time to read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
OF COURSE NOT.

T certainly do enjoy reading the con clusions of scientific gentlemen.'
 "They exasperate me sometimes by their fatuous assumption of wisdom"
 That's because you don't go about it right. The sort of conclusions they reach in the Sunday newspapers should never be taken seriously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
FoRETHoUGHT.

You seem to be rather busy "Yes. I'm writing love letter. I've been working on it for more than an bour."
 "why take such pains?"
 ''I want to feel sure that if this letter is ever read in court it won't make me look like a fool"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
NOTHING MUCH TO WORK ON

The gentleman who is promoting the cult of folk dancing in St. Louis must find his job rather puzzling in the light of the fact that America has no folk dances to cultivate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
A CHARITABLE VIEW

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 'Forty-three seniors at Princeton de- clare they have never kissed a girl" Per feet gentlemen always obey the Eleventh Commandment, Thou shalt not kiss and fell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
ALABAMA PRESS

Montgomery Advertiser: What's the matter with Birmingham?"-A -Age-Herald She's all right
 Aniston Star: "Woman is a problem" !" says Bishop Mccoy. She is also poem, symphony and beautiful picture. if you please.
 Mobile Register: The peanut was in ex- istence long time before anybody took it seriously-Brniingh Age-Hersld What not even on the bleachers?
 Taladega Home: The state department of agriculture is behaving like war de- partment.- t.-Birmingham Age-Herald We'll the boil weevil is foe that needs rough treatment
 Selma Journal: Birmingham is going to build new auditorium and Selma will build a new schoolhouse. Let both cities take courage and follow the lead of Saf- ford, west Dallas community, where new auditorium is now said to be cer-' tainty.
 Decaturs Daily: The defeat of Villista troops by Colonel Dodds cavalry VIII have a most salutary effect and should alo materially in bringing the present Mex can unpleasantness to hurried close. The peons of northern Mexico were ln- clined to believe that the American SOL dier was the inferior of his Latin brother. This crude notion of the fighting prowess of Uncle Sam's regulars has been dis pelled. There will hardly be rush to the Villa standard from now on, nor will the first chief be any too glib to line up with the bandit gangs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
BEGINNING THE DAY-what if

I am sicl<f Fretting over ]" "i' "o' heal me. And other people VIII nVt enjoy my whining. Suppose | 1"s' set myself to make the most oi had situation. have lonsed TOT res' r.,, h~re ii is. | have prayed for r.tience, well. here is my chance to .cnutre ii. | have desired to know ~cr. of life and of God; He may nave laid we here for this purpose H. M. F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
DIGNITY OF THE LAW

New York Correspondence Cincinnati
 Times-Star.
 Ever and anon an instance in the news of the day renews our respect for the unbending dignity of the law. For in stance there is the case of Mrs. May McCane of Brooklyn. who. after a hearing which occupied the time of the Fourth district municipal court for an entire day, was ordered to pay $l0 to a neighbor for teaching a parrot to speak German.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
HE,s MELL EouIppEn

From the Memphis Commercial-Appcal
 Somebody has, discovered That people can hear through their teeth. This must be satisfactory news for Colonel Roose- welt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
cHARL1E's SAFETY FIRsr, PLAN

Charlie Chaplin is trying to mako up with his fellow Britishers who are de- manding that he go to the trenches. He mas promised to buy a big lot of war bonds with some of his salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Colonel Roosevelt pays a deserved trlo- ute to the woman who is a "home-build- CT" The colonel agrees with the Teuts in that respect, at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
A REtkI.Ess PROyIDER

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 A Pennsylyania miner with seven chil- dren Of his own has adopted Il more What he wants is a couple of ball teams in the family, and hang the expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
An Amusing Error

There was a rather amusing omission by the printer in the Ta.ladega Daily Home the other day." said Will B. Groce, which caused me considerable mirth. It related to an item about the First Pres byterian church at Talladega and was as follows: The grounds committee of the Vennie Walker society of the First Pres byterian church requests parents to for bid their children playing in the church yard. Children playing in the yard in- jure the grass and greatly endanger the widows" recently placed in the church at great expense
 Speaking of grass and widows, all in the same breath as it were one would in- fer that they were grass widows There are number of angles of speculation and 1t is decidedly up to Editor Williams to explain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
FIRST CALL FOR BREAKFAST

 problem of the early morn With which we daily grapple, Is shall we start on shredded corn c. os wheat cakes or scrapple
 Youngstown Telegram, l3u. ou are out Boston way, And with this subject grappfe, They're sure to say for breakfast food They've pumpkin, mince and apple.
 -Yonkers Statesman. Down this way it is toastys crisp, Then cakes and eggs and bacon, And then strawberries drenched n cream Who wouldn't want to waken!
 Houston Post. The man who eats a meal like that For breakfast has an appetite; Iris proof that he is rather fat And never runs around at night.
 A COMMON TYPE. "Jibway creates the impression that he might accomplish something if he would try" That's true. And he also creates the impression that he will never try"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

progressive cities for great achieve ments and for doing great things
 promptly and with the maximum of harmony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Mayor Thompson is having such hard time controlling the unruly political ele- ments of Chicago that he probably knows how it feels to be President of Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

By apologizing to Sweden for the latest breach of her neutrality the Kaiser has again avoided coming in contact with a citizenry trained to arms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

According to Secretary Daniels, Ad- miral Fskes grouch is due to bighted ambition. There is nothing that will more certainly spoil a mans disposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

The suburbanite's attention is occas- ionally distracted from the war in Flu rope while he battles with the weeds in his garden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Pantalets have already gone much far ther in musical comedy than the style- makers ever intended them to go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

This would seem fitting time to at- tempt that flight across the Atlantic in an aeroplane. The voyage would not be exposed to floating mines and torpedoes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Some doubt is expressed as to the al legged milk famine in Germany. The French and Belgians, it appears, are shy several million COWS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

After years of talking about it, the Jeff ferson county jail seems about to receive a thorough overhauling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

A pretty problem in mathematics: At their present rate of progress, how long will it take the Germans to reach Paris?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

The tireless Colonel Dodd, who has passed the age of O. proves that It Is possible for a man to keep young in the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

The Turks continue to send out optimis- tic reports. They must be whistling tc keep up their courage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Officers of the regular army seem de- termined not to take militia officers serl- ously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Save your rags" says Secretary Red field. Most people are willing to save the glad" kind until the newness wears off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

The alert reporter should remember that a dead man is no longer capable ot ac- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

The question has been asked When is a poem not a poem?" The answer is, Nine times out of 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

The Mexicans seem to have a partiality for the kind of information that doesn inform
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
AERIAL EOILY

And now Scotland knows how it feels to look up and see Zeppelin in the sky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
TELEPHONE Bell (priyate exchange connecting all departments) Main 4eOO.

silence is the perfectest heraid o' joy, | were but little happy H co"i" say how much.
 -Much Ado About Nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Montgomery Advertiser: What's the matter with Birmingham Age-Herald She's all right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Aniston Star: "Woman is a problem" says Bishop Mccoy. She is also a poem, a symphony and beautiful picture, if you please.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18

ed, and stores in town are being
redecorated to present the best
possible appearance to the stu
dents soon due to arrive.
School opens Monday, Septem-
Der Is, 1916. The first three
days are devoted to registration,
class work beginning Thursday,
September 81. Advance regis
.tration blanks have been sent to
all 1915-1916 students, and to
prospective students whose en-
trance credits have been approx
ed. These blanks should be fill
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18

ed out at once, and returned to
the Registrar in order to make
actual registration in Septem-
Der much easier and quicker for
both students and University
officials. Men and women who
are planning to enter the Uni
versity this fall, and have not
received these blanks, may get
them by applying to the Univer-
sity Registrar, University of
Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.
Over 1,400 blanks have already
come back to the registrar,
promising an unusually large
enrolment for this year.
Entrance examinations for
prospective students not hav-
ing enough credit to be regularly
admitted will be held September
IA, Is and 16 at Columbia.
Catalogs containing general
information and schedule of
courses may be secured by writ
ing to the Registrar.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18

0nawa, Iowa.-Mrs. Anna Jones, Of
this place, says: II used to be troubled
with a weakness peculiar to mi
For nearly a year, l could not walk,
without holding my sides with my
hands. / tried several different treat
ments, but was never even relieved. l
told my husband l believed 1 was be-
ing experimental on.
Finally, our druggist advised cardui,
the woman's tonic, for my complaint
! was SO thin, my weight was 1l5.
Now l weigh 1853, and I am never sick.
I ride horseback as we'll as I ever
could I am IN fine health, at 81 years,
thanks to cardui. Some think l am
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18
OFF
SEVENTEEN YEARS
Mrs. Jones, at 81, Looks IS, and Rides Horseback ss Well rs She
Ever Could, Thanks to Cardui.

about 35. It was Cardui, the woman's
tonic, that built me up. If l ever need
a medicine for womanly troubles, !
shall use cardui, for it is certainly all
that is claimed for it,"
Are you getting old before your
time-mOping around with hollow
eyes, drooDed shoulders, no life to do
anythingl Brace upl Take Cardui, the
woman's tonic. It has brought the
glow of health to many thousands Of
wOmen's faces, and made them glad to
be alive, as is proven by the numerous
letters similar to the above, we receive
every day.
Ask your druggist about Card-u-i.
He knows it's good. [JB-4l
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18
University of Missouri Preparing
for Winter Session.

Now that the summer session
is over, and all work for that
time finished, the University of
Missouri is busily preparing for
the regular winter session.
All the University buildings
are being overhauled, and put in
order. Old sidewalks are being
repaired and new ones built. In
addition, rooming houses and
dormitories about Columbia are
being overhauled and refurnish-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18

Mrs. w. R. Eckle accompan-
led by her daughter, Miss Flor
ence, went to Kansas City Mon
day for a brief visit.
w. B. Douglass and son, Rob
ert, returned Monday from a Wis
it in Corder.
Hubert Field of Kansas City
spent Sunday here with his par
ents, Judge and Mrs. Richard
Field.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-08-18
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