The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19

THE other day photographer was ! about to take picture of dele gates of the Pennsylvania State Chris tian Endeavor convention, grouped on the steps of the capitol at Harrisburg. Some lynx-eyed Endeavorer glanced upward and was mortified to discover that the classic statues which grace
 the entrance A Shocking Exposure to the capitol Narrowly Averted had on even
 less covering than the average classic dancer.
 Forthwith there was commotion in the ranks and it seemed for while as if the group picture would be aban- doned, because it was not deemed fit ting that such works of art should ap- pear in the background. The problem was solved by enterprising and active young men of Pittsburg, who climbed upon the pedestals and draped the statues with Christian Endeavor pen nants, thus achieving an abomination in the sight of esthetes for the sake of propriety.
 Apparently, it did not occur to those earnest young men, nor to anyone else concerned, except, perhaps, the unfor- tunate photographer, that not only was the sculptor's handiwork made ludicrous and the delegates ridiculous, but draping those wicked statues with Christian Endeavor banners was a far greater sacrilege than it would have been to let them appear unclothed in the photograph.
 Cleanliness may be next to godli- ness, but piety without sense of humor sometimes makes sad spec tacle of itself.
 n HE Hon. J. Ii. Davis of Texas,
 better known to fame as "Cy- clone," is naturally candidate for reelection to Congress in November, but feels that he has been foully dealt with by the election officers of Texas who have printed his name on the
 ballot without Value of Nickname his pictur- In Politics esque sobri
 quet. In fact, the Hon. Cyclone" is so wrought up over the matter that he has begun mandamus proceedings to have his nickname put back on the ticket.
 When MT. Davis ran for office two years ago Cyclone" was printed on the ballot. Whether this had any thing to do with the result or not, he was elected.
 It has been said more than once that a politician without nickname can never become popular idol. The Texas statesman realizes the value of such an as set. It has always been a mystery why Texans ever sent the Hon. Cyclone" to Congress. His per formances there have run more to buff foonery than to statesmanship. Doubt less his nickname elevated him to the proud position which he now occupies. T HE most important proposition for the amendment of Alabama $ organic law submitted since the pres ent constitution was adopted is that authorizing the counties and school districts to levy a special tax for school purposes. By an act of the leg
 islature of 1915 Ratify School such an amendment Tax Amendment is to be voted upon
 at the general elec- tion in November, and it should be ratified by an overwhelming majority. But will it be? Unquestionably it will carry if the friends of education take nothing for granted, but on the other hand make active efforts to arouse the electorate and bring out large af- firmative vote.
 County officers are to be elected, but as the democratic primary on May was equivalent to an election the voters will not turn out in full nuhsr