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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
Tranquility After Exciting Week

The democratic national convention which meets in St. Louis next Wednes- day will be a tranquil affair, compared with the two conventions which have just enlivened Chicago.
 As President Wilson is to be re- without opposition and his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
THE BRIGHTER SIDE.

Trench warfare is said to be fright fully monotonous.
 Maybe so," replied the peace-loving man, "but considering what Is liable to happen in a trench, should think the average soldier would be glad if it failed to materialize." @ a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
saSiNG MY FAIR LOVE,

By Thomas Heywood. i'-s' Pack, clouds, away and welcome day. \ With night we banish sorrow 4 sEi s Sweet air blow soft, mount larkss aloft To give my love good morrow! Wings from the wind to please her mind Notes from, the lark I'll borrow; Bird. prune thy wing, nightingale sing, To give my love good morrow;
 To give my love good morrow
 Notes from them both I'll brow Wage from. thy nest, Robin Redbreast, Sing, birds. in every furrow; And from each hill. let music shrill
 Give my fair love good morrow! Blackbird and thrush in every bush,
 Stare, linnet, and cock sparrow! You. pretty elves, amongst yourselves Sing my fair love good morrow;
 To give my love good morrow
 Sing. birds, in every furrUw! ..ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
A light heart lives long.
 Loves Labors Lost.
BEGINNING THE DAY--HeIp me

BEGINNING THE DAH-HeIp nc today, o Lord, to think until l learn to think soberly of myself. Keep me mindful that whatever have of prosperity or happiness or grace is of Thee. But give me entire confidence as I remember th0t Thou art working in me both to will ana to do of Thy good pleasure. For Chrisfs sake. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

Plans are under way to make Paris an industrial city after the war is over. However, it is to be hoped that Paris will never be called the "Pittsburg of France"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
J. R. HORNADY

From the Tuskegee News
 Birmingham is fortunate in having such an educational champion on her board of city commissioners as J. R. Hornady. His services in behalf of the children can never be forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
THE DIFFERENCE.

This poet speaks of the 'circumam- bient air. What kind of air Is that?"
 "Oh, he means ordinary air. as dis tinguished from the air that Is agitated by electric fans. patent systems of ven- tilation and thunderous appeals for preparedness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
THE PACIFIST.

He seems to think the nation
 Can never come to harm; There's hardly any crisis That fills him with alarm. He walks life's way serenely And seldom has care. For his vocabulary
 Ignores the word prepare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
ROMANCE IN NEW YORK LAND

From the New York World.
 The sale of block of the Dyckman Farm recalls revolutionary history while making new history in the romance of New York real estate.
 Twelve miles from city hall by sub way, this land brings reported price of nearly $1O,O0O lot, or s12aeOO an acre. Great apartments reared on. 1t are to house 40O0 persons. a density rate or 6000O0 to the square mile.
 Just around the corner is Kingsbridge, where Frederick Philipse took thrppence toll of every man and horse entering or leaving Manhattan. The Dyckmans,, whigs in the revolution, kept their lands. though harried by the British. The Tory Philipse lost manors and toll bridge; his vast estates were sold. the Harlem Heights properties bringing $11.OO0. The attainder did not affect his descendants entailed rights, and New York state had to pay John Jacob Astor $500, GOO to quiet their claims, which he bought
 Not bad region is this for historic pill grimages. Philipse Manor. in Yonkers; the Van Cortlandt Manor in the park so named, and the Jumel mafision on lands attained from the Philipses, are all open to the public. By the generosity of the heirs, the Dyckman farmhouse is also preserved to New York as a memorial of sturdy Dutch farmer folk who in the midst of Tory neighbors and lords of vast estates held fast both to their acres and their democracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

The United States Is importing more diamonds and precious stones than ever before. but most of the hotel clerks have already been supplied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

Papers in Constantinople poke fun at the allies for holding so many confer ences. Even in war time. certain ameni- ties must be observed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

The Kaiser was scheduled to die of a mysterious disease sometime ago, but he seems to have gained a new lease on life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

Moving picture magnates will confer Iavor on their patrons by showing arctic scenes for the benefit of those who can't get away for the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
STRICT NEUTRALITY.

-Has the war caused you to econo- mize to any extent?"
 'Tt certainly has," replied the cau- tious man. "Whereas I used to ex- press my views rather freely. I have lately become quite parsimonious in that respect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

The situation in Mexico is again causing alarm. which is. however. not reflected in the faces of Gen. Persh- ing's troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

If Germany intends to take Verdun by August l, the troops of the crown prince will have to show more speed than they've shown recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
1leJ-637ueo.
ADRIFT WITH THE TIr1ES

INSANITARY. In days of old, a~ When knights were bold.
 They visited their wrath On caitiff kind, But 'tis opined They seldom took bath.
 A FLIGHT EVERY DAY. "Do you think ,Patrice will marry that young aviator?" rs~.-ss t ~. Cant say. However. she seems much taken up with him."
 HOPELESS CRCAKS. The wireless telegraph is fine. Let all the poets harp it; But wouldn't it be ustsdivine < To, have a beatless carpet? &
 -Youngstown Telegram. A beatless carpet would be great. In fact you've made a dandy wish. But wouldn't it. be just divine To really find homeless fish?
 Geneva Free Press-Times. No doubt these blessings would be fine And greatly swell the Nations bliss, But scientists of late opine That what we needs a germless kiss. ,s e-Birmingham ~Age-Herald. The germless kiss. the boneless fish, The beatless carpet, all are fine; sBut listen to this soulful wish: A songless cabaret for mine!
 Springfield Union. A songless cabaret sounds sweet, A boneless fish would be some catch; But what we'd really like to meet sS Would be weedless garden patch. i
 Boston Globe. o job be yours in weed1ess patch; Let beat1ess carpet make life sweeter; Yet all such bliss is not to match For rapture of a stingless skeeter. -Pittsburg Post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
NED BRACE WRITES OF ROOSEVELT AND
 OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST IN CHICAGO

personally for him, believed him the most available, and its personnel felt sure had so weakened that he would not go before the country again as the progressive nominee.
 What is to become of the progressives who have so bitterly declared against Hughes remains to be seen. They have no political home to which they may go Victor Murdock and William Allen White will have to take to the prairies of Kansas, and hide in the bushes along the creeks or join the democrats. Either will be a hard blow.
 Murdocz's characterization of the re- publican ticket as chosen at the request of the Arctic Circle, and placing 1t on par with a prohibition and peace ticket, made up of Bryan and Henry Ford, was the applause-getting announcement of the progressive convention. But Roose- velts telephoned practical declination a few minutes thereafter practically mur- dered the progressive party, and left its enthusiasts in the open with no protec- ton or place to land.
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 The men representing what they term big business interests are returning to New York, Pittsburg and other places tonight well content that there Is noth- ing in the political situation to disturb business or the continued prosperity of the country. As one expressed 1t, no harm can come whoever Is elected.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

On the first ballot at Chicago Texas remembered most of the favorite sons and still had enough votes left to give MT. Taft IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

Mir. Taft's influence over the repub- lican convention is considerably less than that of Chicago policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
LOOKING AHEAD.

''The lovely defendant says she shot in self-defense."
 But she further ayers that the man she killed had never raised his hand against her"
 "True. but something told her that he might do that any day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

We all know the democratic hope was in the action of Roosevelt. His fol- lowers were so determined upon pro- gressive ticket in the field that the convention in individual subscriptions raised more than one hundred thou sand dollars publicly ten minutes be- fore his note of practical declInation was read. The progressive convention was quickly adjourned upon them, and the progressive party as individuals filed out like set of men who had pitiable, after the enthusiasm which had prevaileS and for week in thoroughly united party. Now the dele- gates have dissolved and only steer ing committee of tools of Roosevelt re- main.
 Roosevelt has placed himself In posi- tion to indorse Hughes. The declaration of the justice in accepting the nomina- ton will meet Roosevelt's approval, and all the world knows the Roosevelt per sonal support will go to the republican nominee.
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 Had Roosevelt come here. and made the fight for Root or even Lodge either one could have been nominated. His decla- ration this morning was too late It was almost political child's play. The repub- lican convention was sorely tired of his tactics, and merely nominated Hughes because the old guard, none of whom are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
ALABAMA PRESS

Slocomb Observer: Now and then, over in Covington county, they convict some fellow for swearing to a lie on the wit ness stand. If they follow up this prac- tice they are likely to put the Ananias club out of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
THE EAGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, post office as second class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

Blount County Journal: The Ozark Herald says a weekly newspaper in the boil weevil territory has a hard time pulling through the summer. Yes, and it has a hard time pulling through the summer in a nonboll weevil territory.
 Identify his own ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

Centreville Press: There is one feature
 commended-that is, preventing candi- dates and their friends from working around the polls on election day. The so-called secret ballot is not as well liked as the old way, where a man could
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
MAN,
 STARTS OFF STRONG

Replete with good cheer and gen. atmosphere of Christmas and anus ing alike to young and old, "The Gingerbread Man" is an ideal vehicle for The Lyceum Players during the holidays. The children are delighted with the appearance of Kris Kringle, the pranks of the fairies and ap- pearance of characters that seem to have stepped forth from the pages of many a well-read book Older boys are taken back to the days of child hood and fair-land days as we'll as entertained with an especially at tractive program in which tuneful melodies and catchy music play an important part There is nothing heavy in the plot but the antics of those, representing important roles in the fairy realm are not overdone to an extent bringing feeling of fiat ness''
 The program is all the more in- teresting because the various charac- ters portrayed are well known to the children as well as the grown-ups. Georgia Campbell makes a clever Jack HOrner. the bakers apprentice, and her well-rendered musical selec- tions are generously applauded and add to the excellence of the program. Walter Wills. in the double role of Wondrous Wise. a Solomon in judg- ment and King Bum, is very good and his work adds much to the har- mOnious production. Again Ralph Sipperly, this time in the role of the Good Fairy" quickly secures the appreciation of old and young alike and shows what a Every fair fairy queen" should be like.
 F'ranI1lyn Smith, naturally, quick ly wins his way into the heart of the self and according to the verdict of one child, is "some Santa" Lee Daily lis 'The Gingerbread Man, a mere outline but in danger of being oblit- erated.' The production would not be complete without a Christmas tree on the stage and this detail is looked out for to the great delight of the ! young people. The announcement 1 that children will be remembered | with presents at matinee perform l ances was greeted with applause.
 All of the other Players appear to | advantage and do their part we'll in 1 making "The Gingerbread Man. a production remembered happily and 1 one in which the joys prevent the
 clooms from even appearing on the rstage.
 Miss Gladys Drexel has been en-
 gaeed by the management to 1 strengthen the chorus.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
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CHAPLIN FEATURE
 ON KEENEYS BILL

Another week of Charlie Chaplin is to be enjoyed by the patrons of Keeney's. the management having ar ranged to have the famous comedian appear during the next five days in his latest gloom -dispel1ing success, Tn the Rink Chaplin devOtees who have seen this film have pro- nounced it to be the funniest thing in which the eccentric little fellow has played. It is a long succession of laughs and it is witnessed by a most enthusiastic audience.
 The picture will be shown at both afternoon and evening performances for the remainder of the week. It makes an ideal headliner for the big, holiday week bill which the manage ment is offering and crowded houses are expected to prevail for the next few days
 Another valuable addition to the program for the first half of the week
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26

"Ive chucked my job! Pm go- ing to free-lance-be a writer, Janet! Congratulate me!'' Walter Stedman had cried as Janet came into their home after her rest at Hill Farms Inn But the congratulations were not forthcoming. With her own po- siton gone, Janet could not fram e words of delight and encourageme ent not at that instant. But she kissed him a loving greeting and tried to throw all the loyalty and love she felt into her words as she held him off at arms length and said, '"The best of good luck to you, dear! I'm with you to the last of my heart and the last wiggle of my mind-and the last and all else I have in the world!" Walt knew she was going to say land the last dollar I have.' The mere thought of drawing upon her savings sickened him. The glow sud- denly left his face. "I hope never to need even all of my own savings," he said heavily. Most certainly shall never touch a penny of yours, Girl, no matter how much love was back of it."
 'I know, Waltie,' she said miser- ably, 1T only meant-'
 Now listen, Jan,'' said Walt, sitting down beside her. Don't you see that I've got to strike out Tiff I am to keep you?"
 'But I don't want to be kept. can always make my own living and I want to do it. Janet knew it was unlikely that Walt meant keep" as support. But she could not bring herself to imagine he could mean it in any other sense.
 NO, Janet, mean that I've got to strike out as I did, if I want to keep you from Roy Nicoll!'
 Walt! Your words say some thing I simply won't believe you mean" she cried. "Just what do you mean?"
 Janet, Roy Nicoll has both money and brains,' Walt said: "He has mil lions. I have barely thousand, la boriously saved. I'll be lucky if I don't have to use up every bit of it before my work as a writer begins to pay. You're too sensible a, wom- an to defy that he loves you and that he will do anything to win you.'
 Janet rose. That's not true!' she retorted with the swift indignation a woman always feels when a vague suspicion that it may be true assails her. But if it were, what would it have to do with your free-lancing?"
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
HERALD MOVIE
 BIG DRAWING CARD

The big holiday audiences packed the Fox theater all day yesterday and cnioved the Christmas show A high class orchestra has been added as 8 permanent feature at FoX's and many were the compliments on the fine musica at the opening Christmas Day. The orchestra will play at both the matinee and evening performances each day and the prices remain the same, five and ten cents.
 The special Christmas bill will be shown for the last time tonight. Miss Dorothy Gish is featured in the five act Triangle offering Alta Boys Last Race" Charlie Chaplin is at his best in his latest comedy, 'The Rink" The Trapper,' the Heralds contest pie ture interested and amused the crowds as they saw their friends on the screen for the first time. The picture is a fine piece of photogra phy, the story is we'll told and the parts are exception ally well played by New Britain's own movie stars For an amateur production it is surprising that the young people did so we'll. Thre Christmases is a beautiful picture with an object lesson. The Keystone comedy presents the favorite, Fatty" Arbuckle and the third episode of Pearl of the Army" with Miss Pearl White completes the program. To- morrow the William Fox feature. "The Victim,' with Miss VeleslSa Suratt.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
4 New Britain Interview
Mrs. Pillard Tells Her Experience

Mrs. Pillard Tells Her Experience.
 The wollowing brief account of an interview with a New Britain woman over seven years ago, and it's sequel, will be read with keen interest by every citizen.
 Mrs. r. l.. Pillard. >25 Court St., New Britain, says: "I used to suffer greatly from rheumatism and a con- stant ache through the small of my back. I caught cold very easily and then I suffered most. The first box of Deans Kidney Pills. which I got at The Clark & Brainerd Co.'S Drug store, gave me so much relief that I continued taking them and they made a complete cure" Statement given October 2S, 1908)
 On April 20. 1916 Mrs Pillard said: "I still think very highly of Doan's Kidney Pills I haven't had occasion to use them in a number of years but I know that they are good"
 soc, at all dealers. Foster Auburn Co.,, Mfgrs. Buffalo. N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26

A warm shade of tan broadcloth is made up with a straight skirt, over which falls a three-Quar,er length coat A patch, fastened on with SIX buttons, stimulates a peIJ in front, while Hudson seal affords the deep cuffs and collar.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
Nenrs for Theater Goers 1nd Women Readers
 Her Side---and His By
The Other Bidder.

'"Only this, said Walt quietly, that as long as I'm an advertising writer at forty-five a week, I'll have to com pete with his quarter million year! My one chance to win you and keep in writing-if I am to compete with him!"
 '4Walt stedman, you shame me! You hurt me!' Janet cried, her face ahame, her lips trembling. DO you mistake me for a woman who chooses a man because he has money
 Walt seized. her hands and kissed them.
 NO, dear heart, you would stick to me if I dragged you to starva- tion!" he said with a break in his voice. T am the one who would sur render to Roy Nicoli. If I ever be- come convinced that life with me would mean penury, limitation, grub ping, confinement to narrow sphere, a choked life, I myself would set you free. I love you too much to bind you to littleness. That's why I must strike out for success in a big way. I must open up life for you as big, as broad, as interesting, as rich and fruitful as anything Roy Nicoll can offer!'
 Roy Nicoll means nothing to mel" Janet cried passionately.
 If I were. he and had his money, I could mean everything to you!" Walt replied. II would buy the means of big, broad life with my money-and offer it to you. And I tell you, Janet, the. more truly I love you, the more I shall do everything in my power to give you life-the broadest kind of life-even if I have to give you up to do it! But 1 shall not give you up to Roy Nicoll-"
 The shrilling of the telephone bell cut him off. Janet answered.
 'No!" Walt heard her exclaim. We cannot see you tonight! No, nor tomorrow! Goodbye
 Walt caught the receiver from her hand.
 ''Who is it?" he asked of the speaker at the other end of the wire.
 Ut is, Roy Nicoll," the voice came. T want to see you and Janet as soon as possible-tonigh if I may. l have a proposition to make of the greatest importance to her-to both of you!"
 You can see us right away. Come up!' Walt said grimly, as she hung up the receiver.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26

What's the biggest day in the year to the largest number of people?" It doesn't take anyone a second thought to answer that, does it?
 And what's the hardest day-hard in the sense of being the most diffi- cult to get through happily?
 Someone reminiscent of an utterly Tagged Christmas Eve at the end of in tying up bundles and all other loose ends of Christmas preparation, will say feelingly, The day before Christmas.'
 But I do not agree.
 The day before Christmas is hard in the sense of being crowded. But a, crowded life ia in many ways a simple one. You haven't time to think, and there's a certain happi- ness in that.
 The Day After The Day After.
 But to my mind the day that is hardest in the sense of being the most difficult to get through happily is the day after the day after Christ mas.
 1 put in that second ''after' for this reason: Christmas is such a long gprepared-for day to most of us that the excitement does not entire- 1y subside in one day. There is enough afterglow to light up the 1 next day. It isn't until the day after, that that the anti-climax really ar rivcs.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
HASTINGS SHOW
 AT THE GRAND

The Harry Hastings Big Show at the Grand theater this week has all the elements of the big New York re- views, including farce comedy, eX- travaganza and travesty. The conl- pany is headed by Dan Coleman, the celebrated Irish comedian, and in- cludes Phil Peters, Alma Bauer, Elsie Meadows and Fay Martelle. There is an attractive chorus and the show is well mounted, with Q musical score entirely new. Adelaide, the violinist, will entertain and there will be other specialties. The costumes are elabo- rate and the dancing, groupings and ensem bles are of the latest
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only way to catarrhal deafness. and that is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrna. Deafness is caused by in famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is innamed you have rumbling sound or imperfect hearing. and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases Of deafness caused by catarrh, which Is infiamed condition of the mucous sur faces. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the sys~ tenn
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any ase of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. CIrcniars free. All Druggists, 75c.>
 F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, ..
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
FAMILY DOCTORS
 GOOD ADVICE
To Go On Taking ''Fruit-a-tiVes"
 Because They Did Her Good
RoCHoN, JAN. 14th, 1915.

RocHoN, JAN. 14th, 1915. "'I suffered for many years with ter rible Indigestion and Constipation. I had frequent dizzy spells and became greatly run down. A neighbor advised me to try S'Fruit-a-tives''. did SO and to the surprise of my doctor, I began to improve, and he advised me to go on with "Fruit-a-tives''.
 1consider that owe myli to 'sFruit- a-tives" and I want to say to those who suffer from Indigestion, Constipation or Headaches-*try Fruit-a-tives' and you will getwell". CORINE GAUDREAU. Soc. box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. Atal dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg. N.Y.