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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
DEMON HAzERs OF BARNARD

From the New York World.
After everything had been perfectly
sv eet and dear and too lovely and peace
full for anything at Barnard for two
years, WHAT do you guess happened
Yesterday? 1t was the most AWFUL
thing! There was HAzING again.
And it was so exciting and thrilling
while it lasted! Even the GENTLEST
girls went perfectly WILD. 1t is easy
to see NOW why hazing is condemned
at West Point and other MEMS schools.
Why, some Of the girls are RESTING
yet.
1t all began when Bertha Mann-she is
the chairman of the sophomore mys-
teries committee, which hands over a
locked book of the most MYSTERIOUS
secrets of the freshman class in June,
you know-raided the study of a fresh
n.ar. with a lot of sophomores and pinned
a GREEN RIBBON ON every freshman
there!
II YOU were a freshman in Barnard
and had a GREEN RIBBON pinned on
YOU-goodness gracious, it is TERRI
BILE thing! And to make things worse
the sophomores, despite the fact that
they are all the most PERFECT La
DIES ordinarily. so far forgot themselves
that they simply CHEERED and
CHEERED.
But that isn't ALL. The sophomores
were still cheering when perfect MOB
of juniors came running in all out of
breath and chased the sophomores away
and took off those frightful green rib
rons and stuck them on their mascot,
which is a DARLING little lion.
OF COURSE that made the sophomores
simply FURIOUS. and WHAT do you
nan mascot-a perfectly dear little
dragon and hid it.
You may imagine what BAD example
this was for the freshmen. Stealing
tl.eir dragon-it really is the quaintest,
loveliest little thing and, of course, they
simply ADORE it-ALMOST broke their
hearts. So they went and stole the So
phomores' mascot, which is a bronze In
dian which doesn't answer to the name
phomores call it.
And all the time poor Miss Lowndes,
the undergraduate president, you know,
vas pleading and PLEADING with the
girls to please try to be ladies'. And she
gave the sophomores the most AWFUL
taking to. and told them how undign.-
lied they were to start HAZING after
two sweet and lovely years of PEACE.
But the girls were just at the point
where they didn't care WHAT they did,
and nobody paid any attention at all to
poor Miss Lowndes, because everybody
was making the most deafening racket
you ever heard.
No one knew what WOULD have been
tho end of it if the sophomores hadn't
found their mascot and If the freshmen
hadn't found theirs. And no one really
knew whether it is ended yet, because
the juniors lion is still wearing the green
ribbons.
Isn't it perfectly scandalous?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
VIII Soon Try Case

Attorney j. Quincy Smith stated last
night that the test case on the street tax
ordinance of the City would soon be
set and placed on trial.
I'VE are not seeking delay on this
case" said Attorney Smith, "but are
fighting the city and we will soon have
the test case docketed despite all re-
marks to the contrary. In the meanwhile
all street taxes should be paid under
protest, as if we win our test case, as we
undoubtedly will, the taxes will have
to be returned by the city comptroller.
''Up to the present time over 100 negroes
have been arrested for not paying their
street taxes and only about 10 white men.
OF the white mems cases several were
mol pressed
Men who are crippled in any way, or
physically incapacitated for manual la
Dor, should not pay their street tax, as
the city cannot legally make them
nav it,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
THE LATEST MAN

From the Buffalo Express.
The life of ease led by Simon Cho-
jecki at the expense Of the city came to
an abrupt end in the city court. Cho-
jecki still is living at the city's expense,
but this time in the jail.
When arraiEned before Judge Maui,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
From the st. Louis Republic.

From the ST. Louis Republic.
81 T time when the nominee of the
~ republican party for President
and other republican leaders are
unhappily and alphabetically seeking to
arouse sectional hate because a number
of chairmanships of the national House
of Representatives are held by represen-
tatives from southern states, it may be
well to consult the record of the repub-
l;can party in respect to the geographical
distribution of chairmanships in 1910. the
last time it was In control of the House
of Representatives.
The assignments of the 81 chairman
ships Of committees at that time gave to
the states east of the Allegheny noun
tains an undue advantage upon the ba-
sis of the population of the several states
and sections of the country.
Connecticut, Vermont. Massachusetts
and New Hampshire, of the New Eng
land states, with less than 6 per cent of
the population of the United States. had
about 20 per cent of the chairmanships;
PENNSYLVANIA alone, with a little more
than per cent of the population. con-
trolled practically 16 per cent of the
chairmanships.
The states of Connecticut Vermont,
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New
York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
with 27 per cent Of the population, had
80 of the g. chairmen of COMMITTEES. In
other words, with practically only Is per
cent of population they were honored
with more than 80 per cent Of the chair
manships of committees, and these chair
manships included the great committees
o. ways and means. foreign affairs, post
office and post roads, banking and cur
rency, rivers and harbors, insular az
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
ADRIFT' WITH THE TIMES
SAVING THE COUNTRY

By floods of oratory
The country is submerged,
While every honest toiler
Is roundly being urged
To save the tott'ring nation
By voting for the man
Who'll ward off fell destruction,
Because no other can.
Come where the bands are playing,
Come where the banners wave,
Here in the land of freedom,
The true home of the brave,
Where leather-lunged campaigners
Spout morning, noon and night;
For If you dwell in darkness,
They'll help you see the light!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
AMPLE PROTECTION

How was the new girl show?"
Rather naughty"
Aren't you afraid of being demoralized
by spectacles of that sort?''
There was no danger Several rows
of bald-headed shock absorbers inter-
vered between me and the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
PROGRESSIVE WATERS

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
Two Chicago walters shot each other
IN a quarrel over tips. At the present
rate of progress, walters will soon be
shooting customers because of the in
adequacy of their gratuities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
SOUTHERN CHAIRMANSEHIPS

fairs, judiciary, labor invalid pensions,
immigration and naturalization, merchant
marine and fisheries and eduction. But
six of the really powerful committee
chairmanships went elsewhere-rules, ma.
val affairs and interstate and foreign
commerce to Illinois, appropriations to
Minnesota, military affairs to Iowa and
agriculture to Kansas.
Wisconsin, with a stalwart republican
majority and over 100000 people, was
recognized by one unimportant chairman
ship. Iowa, unfaltering in fealty to the
republican party, with a brilliant repub-
more than 100000 people. had but two
chairmanships.
Oregon, California and Washington. the
three great Pacific coast states, with
almost solid republican delegations and a
population exceeding 100000. were not
awarded a single craftsmanship.
To emphasize the unfairness in the
geographical assignments of chairman
ships it is only necessary to add that
the % great states west of the Missis-
sippi river comprising an empire in
WedilH anu terIitoiS' with nearly ~ Pei
cent of the population, had but IL chair
manships, eight of them being in three
states-Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas. To
further emphasize this injustice and un-
fairness, it is only necessary to advert
to the fact that in the six New Eng
land states, together with New York,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
MARYLAND and West Virginia--states
north of the Potomac river and east Of
the Ohio river-with population OF 2s-
&,5S7. 360, 81 per cent of the entire popu-
lation, controlled IS per cent Of the entire
number of chairmanships.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

BEGINNING THE DAY - Teach
me, o Lord, the difficult part OF
forgetting myself. May i learn inc
blessedness of being interested N
another's appearance, in anotners
pleasure, in another's success. Give
me the freedom and the courase
which come from fighting my orotn-
er,s battles rather than my owl
For Christ's sake. Amen.--H. M FL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

Llnde Air Products Co.
Birmingham Cold Storage Co.
Concrete Steel Co.
Relocated and Enlarged:
Neal Stock Yards Co.
Texas Company.
Young & Vann Warehouse.
National Biscuit Co.
Jefferson Brick Supply Co.
Birmingham Paper Co.
Southern Pickle and Vinegar Co.
Additions:
w. M. Cosby Flour and Grain Co
Warehouse
P1osser-Knecht Grocery Co,
These are only such as have located
on the Belt and do not begin to indicate
the changes and development on the
other lines.
So 1 think your optimism is justified
as much on account of our past as be-
cause of our future, and il your feel
ings can be communicated through your
Ned Brace talks to the Blue Jays
Birmingham would be "self-starter'
and "can't-stop-h town. Yours
truly, j. H. DOUGHTY.
There are others who know about
new industries and men doing success
full things here. From these. personal
notes will be welcomed by one who
wants to tell about them.
-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
l,es-t3ouea-
WRONG TACTICS

Il hear Mrs. Twobble is thinking OF
accepting a political career"
Something of the sort seems to be
in her mind" replied Mr.. Twobble,
Are you strengthening her in that dc :
termination"
Il did for awhile"
In what wayge
by trying to stop her.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
~ trying to stop her.
WASTE OF TIME

w VI
What did the steam filter say about
our furnace, dear?"
Il called him up and he said he would.
look into it right away
''Umph! I've looked into the blamed
thing at least so times. but that doesn't
seem to make it work any better
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

n HAD a letter yesterday from my
friend, j. Fl. Doughty, executive
agent of the Frisco railroad here,
with whom went to Washington sew
eral weeks ago in an effort to get the
government armor plate plant located
here. Others in the party were Morris
Bush, James Bowron and I. c. Beatty
Doughty is one of these sturdy business
characters, as indicated by his name.
who talks straight out in meeting and
says what he believes to be true.
There is good sound sense in his letter,
and without asking his consent I am
printing it just as written with all its
human and personal side, believing it
has ring to it which will do good.
My Dear MIR. Barrett:
Do you know since 1 made the trip to
Washington, I've been bordering over the
optimism pervading all members Of the
party and especially yourself and while /
agree with your opinions, it put me to
thinking of the past few years in con-
necton with the development here.
I've been in this district nearly five
years, and when one considers the prob
lens confronting the city commissioners,
administrative, financial and educational.
it seems to me we have been exception
ally fortunate withal and that during the
past few years, while business was de-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

Chojeck, in answer to the courts query
as to his means of livelihood. replied:
why, / don't have to work; the city
supports me-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
EASILY CONVINCED

II presume successful automobile
salesman has to be glib taiker?"
"oh, yes. And it also helps him in his
business if he has the pulchritude Of a
moving picture actor"
How is that?"
when a car is being demonstrated to
a woman, If the chap who drives it is
handsome she feels sure the engine is all
right"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

DEFEATING HER ENDS
Whenever a pretty suffragette
Attempts to make a speech,
The men her arguments forget
While thinking, She's a peach!'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
IDLE CURIOSITY

"A hotel lobby may be half full Of mil
lionaires and no one gives them a second
look
That's true. This is prosperous coun-
try"
But let a man enter with queer piece
of baggage in his hands and hundreds of
necks are stretched to the limit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

THEY SHOULD WORRY
1T is quite common in this country
for man Of ordinary abilities to aspire
to the shoes of some departed leader"
That's fact. And you will also OBJ
serve that such men are usually the sort
who don't care continental what kind
of fit they GET
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

Trying out the floor is an importan
feature OF the opening Of new restau
rant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

A British tank" is not the sort of au-
tomobile to take your best girl out in.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07

In the excitement attending the world
series Boston fans may split a few mimi
tives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
JAMES WEATHERLY
 HOLDS UP HIS NEW
 MOVIE ORDINANCE
Now Thinks Matter Should Be Brought Before the People in Referen-
 dunn Form

The ominous toot of the commission steam roller terrified the Pastors union or at least that part of it represented by Commissioner James weatherly-yes- terday morning to such an extent that the ''blue law Sunday ordinance was not submitted.
 Bring on your ordinance Jim," said Commissioner Ward i've are waiting to put the asphyxiating gas to it."
 T know you are." replied Mir Weath- erly, smilingly, land that is the reason I am not presenting it. Anyway, what S a little ordinance between friends?'
 Later on Commissioner weatherly stat ed that, like President Woodrow Wilson, he also changed his mind on important legislation. MT. Weatherly stated that he realized the commission would out vote him on the ''blue law Sunday ordi- nance, and that on thinking the matter over, he had arrived at the conclusion that the best thing the Pastors union could do would be to secure the 1500 signatures of legalized voters and initiate blue law legislation to the city com missicn without his personal advocacy of such radical measures.
 After all,'' said MT. Weatherly, 'the Pastors Union really should initiate this matter. It is the proper method to secure results They should put this matter of correcting the morals of the people up to the people themselves. Let them se- cure the legalized petition of 1500 names of voters and then submit the petition and their ordinance to the commission. We would then be compelled to grant a referendum provided, of course, the con stitutionality of the initiative feature of the five-commissioner bill was not at- tackled in the courts. l also wish to state that my entire participation in this af- fair was through an earnest desire to settle the matter of Sunday observance for all time by a referendum to the peo- pie. So much discussion and strife are not good for any community and it was my humble opinion that a referendum would settle the issue''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
BUYERS FOR SAKS
 RETURN FROM N. Y.
Bought Biggest Spring Stock in the History of Store-New York
 Booming

Joe k. Saks, who has just returned from New York, says that city at this time is buster than he ever has seen it. MT. Saks said it is necessary for one to stand in line as long as five hours waiting for a chance to register at the hotels. and that the city is filled with buyers who are there for the purpose of actually making pur- chases
 We have bought more merchandise for spring than ever before in the history of the store,'' he declared. eve also managed to get close prices on practically all purchases, notwithstand- ing the rising markets in all lines of the trade. The wholesalers in New York have more confidence than ever in the south, and believe this section is on the eve of it's greatest prosper ity. Therefore, they are extending credit in large amounts to almost anyone who asks it. Buyers from all parts of the south are there now making pur- chases."
 Others from the Saks store who have just returned from New York are Louis Saks. Ben N. Levy, Harry Strausbur- ger, buyer for the boys furnishing de- partment; Louis Stern, buyer for the men's. furnishing department, and Max Meyerson, buyer for the shoe depart ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
AUTOMOBILE MEN
 GETTING TOGETHER
Organization to Be Formed at Dinner Given at the
 Tutwiler Tonight

A permanent organization of the auto mobile, motorcycle. and automobile ac- cessory men will be formed at a dinner at the Tutwiler hotel tonight at 7:9( o'clock. The meeting was called by A L. Boorse and at least 50 automobile men have already agreed to,attend. The meet ing will be in the nature of get-together dinner and dollar meal will be served.
 When the automobile division of the Chamber of Commerce was first organ ized some days ago, it was suggested that a more perfect organization might be perfected and the suggestion was heart fly concurred In. At that time the mat ter of an automobile show was suggested for the immediate future, but due to the lack of time it was postponed. It is sug- gested now that such show be held next year and elaborate plans are being pro- jected for holding it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16

John E. Shelby, another past exalted ruler of the Birmingham lodge of Ellxs, who will take @ prominent part in the Elks' minstrel performance to be given next week at the Jefferson theatre.
 John D., as rule, avoids publicity, like Hugh Hill avoids a highball. but when such worthy causes as the Confed- crate reunion and charity funds come up, John sets his modesty aside. and will go the limit to help things out
 John is a dealer in musical instruments and comes by his profession honestly. At the early age of 8 he could play tune a Jews harp that most anyone would recognize if told what it was supposed to be. Today, it is his proud boast that he can perform on any instrument ever designed or invented that plays with a crank or is run by electricity.
 He also wrote the words and lyrics of that tuneful. soul-stirring classic. "rhe Knothole in McFadden's Wooden Leg"
 John F. is now putting in six hours a day practicing a solo on bass drum which he will render at the Elks' min strels entertainment, which will be pre- scented February 2S-24 at the Jefferson theatre for the benefit of the Confeder- ate reunion fund and the charity fund of the order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
DELAY IN BUILDING
 WARRIOR HIGHWAY LOSS ID MERCHANTS
Merchants With River Fa- ciIities Can UnderseIl Bir- mingham Competitors,
 Declares Slater

That merchants in Alabama cities out- side of Birmingham will take advantage of this citys lack of water transporta- tion to undersell them to local consum- CTS, is the suggestion advanced by J. T. Slater, manager of the freight bureau of the Merchants and Manufacturers as- sociation. MT. Slater stated that every moments delay in the construction of an adequate highway to the Warrior river means constructive loss to Birrning- ham merchants.
 'I know of a merchant in Selma who has his grain routed by way of Mobile up the river, and gets a freight rate cents lower than his competitors who use rail routes get. This man can sell grain in Selma cents cheaper than his competitors, and he can sell it in Bir- mingham cents cheaper than merchants here can. I understand that he is now making plans to invade the local terri tory With his low prices, prices that merchants here can't get on freight be- cause of the lack of facilities for taking advantage of the water transportation af forded by the Warrior, he will cut a wide swath in the sales of local deal- CTS.
 ''The Board of Trade should lose no time whatever in building the roadway demanoded of them by the business peo- pie of the county. They should complete their investigations immediately, and de- eide without delay the best method of securing the funds with which to build and get the work started
 Every moment of delay means loss in a constructive sense to Birmingham mer- chants. There is no reason why they should suffer this loss. and if the Board of Revenue don't build that road to the Warrior, and build it quick, their sue cessors will build 1t after the election
 T understand there remains only lit- tie more than 10 miles to be constructed on the proposed Taylor's Ferry road. This could be improved at comparatively small cost, and the benefits from 1t would be almost beyond computation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 CANVASS TODAY All Plans Completed at Ban- quet Given at HilIman
 Last Night

Teams of the Sunday School Canvass league will begin work today on the three days canvass, having completed all plans at banquet at the Hotel Hillman last night J. w. Mcqueen, the league manager, presided over the meeting, and after work for today was assigned each of the captains made enthusiastic talks. A number of teams challenged others, so a luncheon at the Hillman today, double header'' will be played
 The pirates, with D. J. Rowe as cap tain. made the first score when pledges for $156 were announced before the close of the meeting.
 The percentage to be awarded the teams follows:
 Largest number of players on dia- mond (members at luncheon). 100.
 Largest number of times at bat (peo- pie seen), 50.
 Largest number of hits, 50.
 Ten dollars per year, single; $25 per year, two-bagger; $50 per year, three bagger; $100 per year, home run.
 Largest gate receipts, "133.
 Total 333.
 *This will be 134 the last day.
 If team wins all three days and every point, they will have perfect score or luUU.
 There will be three games each day.
 Members of the league are:
 Pirates-E. J. Rowe, captain; Frank Hammond, Frank Dominick, Karl Pla- towsky, M w. Canister, l.. F. Smith, R. L. Ezelle, J. E. Ramsey, E. T. Nor gan, Devereaux Porter, J. c. Hodges, E. A. Hamilton, M J. Carter, w. D. Britt. Ed Hawkins, J. F. Hill, R. D. Grove.
 Giants-A l., Smith, captain; George B. Tarrant H. T. Brownell. H. D. Gull len, Vassar Allen, J. c. Hall, R. A. Por- ter, Paul Earle, J. H. Finder. Oliver Cox.
 Phillies-R. R. Darden. captain; w. M. Franklin, R. A. Clayton, Hugh Latimer, F. B. Clark, M. B. McGee, H. R. Todd, F. G. Patton, c. R. Johnson. R. D. Coff- man, Roy Stewart, Carl Culverhouse
 Cubs-Ed s. Moore, captain; c. S. Pis- sell M. R. McNeil w. L. Howard, w. G. Montgomery, J. R. Hornady J. R. Wa ters, Hubbard Stamps, Charles Ford, Tom Estes.
 Dodgers-LeRoy Holt, captain; c. R. Plosser, w. Fl. Stockham, Mant Hood, J. E. Shelby, John Henley, w H. Wool verton, l.. J. Cox, Dr. H. P. Hanna, c. B. Ballard.
 Braves-w. F. Tyler, captain; M. P. Worthington, J. w. Mcqueen, J. A. vann, w. R. Starbuck, J. A. Coker, Henry TIi- den, Hudmon Hopson, Russell c. Booth. T. M. Nesbitt. P. G. Shook, Robert Jern- ison, Jr.
 Red Sox EnsIey)--W. B. Bridge, cap- tain; w. w. Garrett, A. c. Kicks. l.. R. Vines, C. Colbert, A. P. Bates, ]. P. Shaddick, J. B. Agnew. c. c. Burke, Cris Marugg. R. ". Russell.