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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16

| True American be accomplished by "A.
committee of 60 repairing to the seat of
It's publication to take forcible possess
sion of the press and printing apparatus,
pack up the same and place it at the rail-
road office for transportation to Cincin-
ratl ''and report forthwith to this body"
Even in those stern and stirring days
the sumulative effect of the hot water
wac enjoyed, for vituperatlon is the spice
of life, and the pen is mightier pro-
curer of satisfaction than the sword.
The Courier-Journal, citizen of a
state and section in which the negro,
abides and in which peace should always
abide, often has denied itself the Joy
of the conflict in the hope of aiding the
neighbors of all shades of color and of
all shades Of political faith. 1t has be-
lieved since emancipation in making the
best. not the worst of a. difficult sit
uation. 1t has never believed in the per-
lection Of the wisdom of the south, or
even in the perfect and invariable ignorA
ance Of the north as reflected when
northern editors have plunged into the,
hot water. 1t agreed heartily with
Booker T. Washington when he said the
south was the best place for the negro
and the southerner the negro's best
friend. but it agreed no less heartily
with his contention that lynching is as
indefensible upon practical grounds as
upon ethical grounds. 1t has observed
with satisfaction the enactment, in sew
eral states north of Mason & Dixons
line, of the automatic removal law as
\ - civ Oar
and race friction. 1t has held up, as
an example for southern states, the vir- b
tual adjustment of mob murders in
Ohio and Indiana through the instrument
tally Of the removal law and has urged
southern states, Kentucky among them,
to adopt such law.
The negro question does not loom so
large in the minds of southerners. white
or black, as it looms in print in south
or north. Were it not for the exigencieS
of party politics it would be smaller
than it is. The reason why the hot
water abounds is that the negro dues
ton is used to kick up a row for the
sake of the row; to provide "a little
pleasant pickering and for political eff
feet.
Some of the keenest and most con-
scientious editors have bentured to sug-
gest"-- Assuredly, but majority Of
those who have made the negro ques'
ten the football of journalism : to adapt
Booker T. Washington's description of
tie negro as the football of politics-have
not done SO for purposes nobler than
those of the tilt yard of old In which
gentlemen of rude period broke one an
others heads, or the prize ring of the
present time in which mercenaries POM
me; one another for gate receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
Three Weeks of
Political Activity

e1f9HE presidential campaign of this
y year has not been exciting as
campaigns go, but there will be three
Weeks more of it and from now on
both democrats and republicans will
work with all their might for victory.
President Wilson's chances for re-
election have been improving steadily.
Mr.. Hughes started out with good
lead, but it has been slipping away
from him.
States claimed by the republicans
as "sure" are now in the doubtful list,
end Chairman Wilcox and his adj
visory council are trying to find how
they can spend to advantage the
enormous corruption fund at their
disposal.
Until two weeks ago Ohio, normally
republican, was supposed to be rea-
sonably certain for Hughes, but If
straw votes and expert observation
count for anything it's twenty-four
electoral votes will go to Wilson as
they did in 1912.
Only within the past ten days have
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
INDIAN TRAIL FOR ROAD

l.ne of the St Louis, Iron Mountain and
Southern railroad northwestward to Pine
Bluff on the Arkansas river. and then
westward to Hot Springs, the vacation re-
sort. The roads here are excellent, and
serve as an example to the rest OF the
state of the economic advantage which
follows highway construction.
Winding westward UP the Washita
river, across the Shawnee hills and'
wichita mountains of southern Okla
home, over the almost numberless tribu-
taries. large and small which flow south
to the Red river, and on to the Pan
Handle" of Texas. the road is through
the very midst of the prairie lands of
the Indians Of the great plains. And
here their descendants still live, now
under government control and protection
Climbing up the plateau known to the
early Spanish settlers as the Llano Es-
facade, or staked plain, the country
gradually changes from well watered
prairie to wind swept desert. The Rio
Pecos, however, provides an easy grade
for the trail from Fort Sumner, a re-
mainder of the Indian wars, to Santa F'e,
the capital of New Mexico, quaint de-
ve,opment of modern city with Spanish
Indian traditions.
From Santa Fe tho trail follows the
alignment of the National Old Trails
road, over the desert through the coun-
try Of the Apache. Moqui, Navajo and
Zuni Indians, who still live In their
unique, laddered, adobe houses huddled
into occasional pueblos or villages. Some
OF these pueblos are as old as the four
tenth century and the ancient strongl
holds, hidden stone stairways, and pic
tured rock histories are of absorbing con-
Germ to archaeologists, and to all who
are interested in the advance of civiliza-
ton. The road leads through the won
ders of the petrified forest. near the
glories of the Grand canyon, crosses the
broad, swift Colorado river at Needles.
Cal, and proceeds over the Mojave des-
ert, keeping closely to the line of the
Santa Fe railroad to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Is the western terminus
of the Indian trail, with it's harbor on.
the Pacific, its miles of delightful high
ways through the fragrant orange
groves, the profusion of bright flowers.
and the grateful shade of palm, pepper,
and eucalyptus trees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
DIR. STUART A "GIRAFFE."
rom the Chattanooga News.

Rev. George r. Stuart is to be as
sigred to the north Alabaam confer
ence and will be pastor of the First
Mo thodist church. Birmingham. The
johnson City STAFF says Of this talented
Tennessean: Take him up one side and
down the other, week in and week out,
the late running mate of Sam Jones Ia
about as captivating giraffe as one
comes across" To the uninitiated this
may seem disrespectful but to those who
know Or. Stuart it will be appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16

BEGINNING THE DAY-Help me
today, oh, Lord, to think until 4
learn to think soberly OF mysei1.
Keep me mindful that whatever L
have of prosperity or happiness or
grace is of Thine. But give me en-
tire confidence and remember mat
Thou arc working in me, ooth 10
Will and to do of Thy good pleas
ure. For Christ's sake Amen
H. NJ. L.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16

the republican leaders had doubts
about Illinois. 1t was thought to be
so strongly for Hughes that Mr.. Will
cox gave it comparatively little at
tention. But today republican money
and republican oratory are being con-
centrated on that one-time republican
stronghold and it will be one of the
great backgrounds this week and the
next.
Indiana is practically assured for
Wilson, and at least three states Of the
northwest which the republicans had
the right to claim when the campaign
opened are now very doubtful, with
a Wilson leaning.
Coming east, New York is still
debatable state and will be until cleo
ton day. The large silent vote will
be the determining factor there.
Logically the majority of the indie
pendents should support the demo-
cratic ticket.
The nearer we approach the 7th of
November the fewer will be the issues
or so-called issues presented by Can
didate Hughes that appeal to the peo-
pie. Roosevelt is as bellicose as ever
in his campaign harangues and
Hughes is still assailing the Presi-
dents foreign policies and the Under
wood tariff and telling his audiences
that the ending of the European war
will be followed by depression in this
CONTINGENCIES he is elected. The
people grow tired of hypothetical
arguments. They weary of hollow
talk.
Peace and prosperity are concrete
facts that everybody understands.
Wilson has kept the United States out
of war and the states east and west
have never known such prosperity as
prevails now. And nothing is quite so
convincing in presidential contest
as nationwide prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
BAD BOY OF THE 81
ovERwORKED

From the Admission Star.
Get rubber stamp for these: She was
a picture of girlish beauty "She receiv-
ed her guests in her usual charming man.
ner." AT the close of the meeting dain-
ty refreshments were served"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
Misguided Chef
Gets Into Trouble

Gets Into Trouble
1.-THE temperamental stage person
4 has long contributed to the
gaiety of the world, while making life
anything but pleasant for the har-
assed theatrical manager. A well
known actress recently took apart
ments at New York hotel. The chef
conceived what he thought was a bril-
liant idea. He placed a salad on the
bill of fare named in honor of the dis
tinguished guest.
But the unfortunate chef had no
opportunity of indulging in self-con-
graduation, nor did the management
rejoice exceedingly. There were other
theatrical people staying at that par
ticular hotel, and when they saw the
honor done one of their number pro-
fessional jealousy crept in and the
new salad was ignored. Instead of
making hit with the hotel patrons,
it aroused their animosity.
There was CONSERVATION in the
kitchen and in the managerial office.
Then a real genius evolved the ''tem-
peramental MENU" which included
items named after all the more or
less celebrated guests. The atmos-
phere cleared at once and smiles sue
ceeded frowns.
Maybe the scheme will work out
satisfactorily, but if there are many
additions to the theatrical colony at
this hosiery the chef may rack his
brains in vain for enough dishes to
keep them pacified. In the meantime
that hapless mortal is probably wish
ing somebody would kick him for
overlooking the fact that stage folk
are excessively temperamental, which
is merely another way of saying their
vanity knows no bounds.
Birmingham the Logical
Place For Farm Bank
I'M HE farm loan bank board will
u soon complete its Hearings"
and by the middle of November should
be able to announce the location of the
farm banks. Alabama is one of the
few states that has impressed the
board sufficiently to induce it to grant
more than one place of hearing.
Montgomery and Birmingham will be
complimented each with official sit
tings.
If, according to the original sched-
ule, Birmingham was to be the only
city honored with visit of the farm
board, Montgomery and the rest of
Alabama could have been represented
to press any claims that might have
seemed reasonable. Now that the state
capital is to be included in the "hear-
ings" itinerary the situation remains
unchanged. The board will decide
upon the merits of the contestants If
Montgomery's arguments should be
stronger than Birningham's then the
award would go to Montgomery.
But Birmingham is the logical place
for the farm loan bank. While this is
widely known as an industrial city
the iron and steel center of the south
and a rapidly growing commercial
city as well, it is also in direct touch
with the agricultural interests of Ala
bama. A large proportion of the farm
products are marketed here and still
larger proportion is handled" here
through the local banks. Birmingham
banks have financed the cotton crops
of this part of the state and have had
far-reaching effect on the crops gen.
orally.
If the business men of Birmingham
will only stick together and back
Chairman Oscar Wells in his effort
| to win the prize the result will be not
only satisfactory but aasv. No banker
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
Interest in Races

Interest in horse racing in the south
is growing" said Joseph Spanier. who
was in charge of this feature at the
Alabama State Fair. Our races during
the past 10 days were extremely sue
cessful and proved to be one Of the lead
ing drawing cards of the fair. In fact. it
seems that a successful fair cannot be
held now without horse racing to help
swell the crowds.
"As an indication OF the way people
are interested in races, l have been en-
gagged for the next five successive weeks
to handle this end of fairs and live stock
shows in the south. Mobile. which has
only within the past few years entered
the fair business, is planning a. big meet.
For the first time in it's history New Or
leans is to hold live stock show this
fall and they have given races prom
inent part on the programme. Tusca-
oosa has also arranged a big meet and
several are being held each week in Ala
bama and adjoining states"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
CoviragGora C0umty's
Venture I'm Cucumber

FHHE picking industry is to be
II added to Dothan's many busl-
ness activities. The company that IS
to build and operate the pickle rae
tory has a record of success in other
rites, and there can be scarcely
question but that it will succeed IN
Alabama. All it asks is that Covlngton
county will produce enough cucumbers
to keep the factory going.
A number of farmers, after con-
sidering the situation, pledged them
selves to plant not less than a certain
area in cucumbers next year, the
whole acreage to start with to be
about four hundred. It is said that Gu
cumbers in Covington will yield four
hundred bushels to the acre, and as
the prices averages so cents bushel
this crop will pay much better than
cotton, even when the staple brings
fancy prices.
The soil of Covington county is
particularly we'll adapted to the grow
ing of cucumbers, but there are other
counties in Alabama just as well
suited. Picking factories should be-
come plentiful in this state.
MIR. Hughes Writes
His Own Speeches
MToRMAN HAPGooD, who is at
IN present devoting his energies to
helping to re-elect Woodrow Wilson
President, charges Mr.. Hughes with
having another man write one of his
speeches. In campaign year all sorts
of foolish allegations are made by ir-
responsible persons, but nobody pays
much attention to them. However,
when a gentleman who poses as the
spokesman of the administration
makes a statement of that sort it is
reflection on his common sense,
Whatever the shortcoming of Can
didate Hughes may be, he is certainly
able to write his own speeches. The
fact that he has not made deep I'M
preston by his oratorical efforts is
doubtless due to the fact that there
never was presidential candidate in
this country who had so little availa
Bile campaign thunder.
There are so many topics Mr..
Hughes dares not touch upon that he
has been forced to deal for the most
part in trivialities or at best, glitter
ing generalities. Always he is con-
fronted by that ominous question,
"What would you have done?" When
he has pretended to answer the ques-
ton his replies have been evasive. For
obvious reasons Candidate Hughes
cannot come to the point.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
Bad People Have Left

1.-The police department established a
record that cannot be surpassed when
the gates at the Alabama State Fair
closed Saturday night" said Sergeant of
Police D. C. Simmons, who was in charge
of the policemen at the fair.
mot a single arrest was made in the
fairgrounds during the entire 10 days, nor
was there pickpocket reported to us.
No disorder nor gambling were reported
to the police. This is a record to be
proud OF by every citizen Of this city, as
we'll as the police department.
Some say that prohibition is the cause
OF this new record, but am of the opin-
ion that all the bad people have left Biz
mingham. and everyb ody is getting bet
ter"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
HOTEL LOBBIES


THE course of the stock market has
been influenced almost entirely by peace
rumors and war Incidents" says Henry
Clews, in his weekly letter. THE first
caused weakness on the theory that peace
will compel slowing Gown Of important
industries, owing to the necessary ces-
sation of munition orders and the de-
mobilization OF trade from a war to a
peace basis. Peace, it is argued, will re-
verse forces which have been pushing
prices to a very high level, and values
must consequently recede.
1.-THE second cause of weakness was
the outbreak of submarine activities near
the coast of the United States, which
revived apprehension of difficulties be-
tween this country and the central or
the allied powers. These two unfavor-
able developments struck hard upon
market technically weakened by pro-
longed rise and loaded to the breaking
point with big profits. Extensive real
izing was inevitable, the result being
weakened and unsettled market.
Fortunately, the home situation has
changed but slightly, If at all. Industry
is active, prices are rising. and the strict
ly home outlook is certainly good"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
Team Grows Stronger

IT was in Tuscaloosa Saturday and saw
the University of Alabama football team
barely score victory over the strong
team from Mississippi college," said DR..
James E. Dedman yesterday. Alabama.
was expecting hard game from the
Mississippi lads, but did not anticipate
such tussel as they had.
1.-THE weather was moro suitable for
baseball than football and this had much
to do with the poor playing of the Grim
son. I have witnessed the last three
games Of Alabama and the improvement
that Coach Kelley Is gradually applying
to his machine is remarkable
Alabama followers are looking for a
great game here on Novemb er 4, when
the Crimson eleven faces the strong Sc
vance team. According to reports from
the mountain camp. the Tigers are strong
or this year than for the last five. and
are working with the sole purpose OF
obtaining revenge for the crushing defeat
the Crimson administered last year in
what I consider the greatest game Of
the year played in the south.
THE Crimson is coming slowly, but
mighty strong"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
Democrats Active

"The democrats of Walker county are
trying to make clean sweep in the
election next month";" said Malcolm e.
Nettles, a prominent young attorney of
Jasper who was here yesterday. "In this
effort we are receiving the hearty CO.
operation of prominent party leaders
throughout the state. The state demo-
cratic committee has furnished plenty of
assistance and we are hopeful now that
every office In the county will go to
the democrats.
Not only is attention being given to
the county races, but the national ticket
is not being overlooked. President Will
son is gaining In strength every day over
the Tenth district and 1 predict that he
will receive the largest vote given a
democratic candidate for President in that
section in many years. There are several
counties in the Tenth which are not
strongly democratic, some of them oc-
casionally giving considerable anti-dem-
ocratic majorities
LAS to the district as a whole, and the
democratic nominee for Congress, w. B.
Bankhead, there is not the slightest doubt
about the result. However, the party
leaders are anxious to make a splendid
showing and to this end are leaving
nothing undone.
1.-THE national campaign book of the
republicans, issued in the interest of
Hughes and tho national ticket, has
proved a boomerang and is not being
used in our district. The attempt to ap
peal to the northern voters by arousing
prejudice along sectional and racial lines,
of course, was too much for the people
of any district in Alabama, and the re-
publican campaign books are kept under
lock and key in the Tenth district
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04
HIGHWAYS.
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.

Roman plans aeroplane that will fly
in CuriS the
chine having combined 10o horsepower
of the learned the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04
MADDOX MANAGER OF
COTTON CITY CLUB

Cashier T. Maddox of the Barbara
Worth hotel resigned hs position to-
day to take charge as manager Of the
Cotton City Club, recently organized
ty cotton growers and buyers at Ca
lexico. The membership also includes
the bankers and leading merchants
and ranchers of the Calexico district.
The club has taken a lease on the
clubrooms in the new Auditorium
building. 1t is claimed by the organ
izers that the new clubrooms will be
the finest in the valley and will be-
come the main male social center of
the community Formal dedication of
the club is expected to take place
about May l.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04
100 TONS VALLEY
HAY TO NOGALES

When w. G. Bowman of Nogales.
Ariz., recently telegraphed the FL
Centre Chamber of Commerce for
quotations on from 20 to 80 carloads
of hay, the message was read to all
the hay dealers who could be found
in Ell Centro, with the suggestion that
quotations be wired to Bowman at
once. This action was taken by sew
eral of the dealers. Yancy McFadden,
as the result of making an offer to
Bowman according to the request i'll
the telegram, yesterday shipped 100
tons of hay to Nogales. The hay
brought s13 ton. 1t is the announced
plan of the Chamber Of Commerce to
give all local merchants an equal
chance to dispose Of their products
when orders are received here.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04
Highway Bonds Endorsed,

The Bakersfield Echo is not an ad-
ministration paper and what it has to
say regarding the work of the State
Highway Commission and the import
Iance Of the supplementary highway
bond issue cannot therefore be at
tributed to political influence. The
Echo is discussing the issue strictly
On its merits and makes the following
strong plea for the bonds:
"The highway bonds of S15,G0OOO0
for the completion Of the magnificent
system of good roads in California
will come before the voters for pas
sage at the general election next No
vember. They should be passed
unanimously. Good roads are a big
thing for this state and during the
exposition last year one of the chief
topics of favorable comment by visi-
tors was the good roads. The state
voted the first $15,000,000 six years
ago and the money has been judicious-
ly applied and the state is girdled with
fine driveways almost from one end
to the other. The new bond issue is
to complete the system.
"That the present highways have
been put down in good shape any
Kern countian who has driven over
the State Highway crossing Kern
county from north to south will at
test. The road builders, working un-
der the direction of the State High
way Commission, have done their
work well. And the proceeds of the
bonds has nearly all been put into
actual construction. The cost of su-
pervision, so often dead loss and graft
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04

in big contracts, has been less than 5
per cent in this state. And the super
vision has been good. We have a
good start on network Of highways
that will cover the state, reaching
every county and city. The good work
so we'll started should be completed at
the earliest date possible. And to
that end vote for the State Highway
bonds next fall. Each voter will then
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04
NEW ERA.

history United States has before been brought
similar in which finds itself today with or less
the
while the German affair is admit
possibility trouble with JAPAN that
In blamed
feeling
trouble
in politicians
hand
led complications
troubles
from efenseof legitimate
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04

Pianos moved all over the. Valley by
Ed Royce Transfer and Stage Co., 632
Main St.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04
OOZE AND BUSINESS.

- has record against
prohibition the Los Angeles Times halls the act
its the neck Of
mess large which
their
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04

Brad's Smoke Shop for fresh Ci-
gars and Tobacco. Wholesale and re-
tail.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04
>UMPED THE MILK.

IL large strike Saturday
pounds demanding s55 from the
the milk dumped
given to supply
cay dfrom1 quarts $4,000
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-04

lie doing his part in making goot
roads for the entire state surety"