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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
PHocAEA A HISTORIC TOWN

fTOfn lu0 CHlCdSO JOuILdl.
 Dispatches from Turkey say that the little city of Phocaea has been burned.
 It is only one more sown swallowed by devouring war, but what memories it's name awakens! More than 600 years be- fore Christ Phocaea was the home of a race of sailors as daring and skillful as those who later made the fame of Ply mouth and Salem. Its trading captains sailed from the Black sea to the Pillars of safe name of Straits of Gibraltar-broke the monopoly of Tyre and Carthage. car ried back hides and silver ore from their barbaric customers in Gaul and Spain and founded the city of Marselle.
 They were fighters, too. When the Per sian hordes had rolled over the Greek colonies of Asia Minor the Phocaeans de- clared that exile was better than slavery. They sank lump of iron in the harbor, swore never to return until it should rise to the surface and sailed away to Cor sica. But this time fate was unxind the Cartha ginians and Etruscans joined forces against the Greek intruder, and in a dream one of the homesick exiles saw the lump of iron floating on the waves of the dear old harbor at home.
 The Phoecaeans came back, to share the kaleidoscopic changes of Grel history, doze under the iron peace of Rome, suf- fer the hardships which were inflicted on the rear guard of Europe when worse barbarians than the Persians came out of the east And now their little town is ... q perhaps new volume-opens for the dis tant grandsons of the daredevils who traded and pirated in the western Medi- terranean p centuries ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
The Cotton situation

Henry Clews, in his cotton review of Saturday. says in part:
 "The change of front in the market during the week was due primarily to pronounced strength at Liverpool fol- lowed by heavy domestic buying to cover short commitments The buoy ancy of the market, however, may be attributed to a strong technical posi- tion as much as to anything else. As noted in last weeks advices the weak speculative long interest had been closed out, while, as is usually the case in dull, sagging markets. a short i'm terest of large proportions had been built up. Aside from this there has been improvement in the ocean freight situation, the rate out of New York being reduced to $2.50 per hundred pounds. At this figure, considerable business was booked and more room is offered at the same rate This may or may not mark a turning point in the export situation, but it begins to appear as if the English government realizes that the time has at last ar rived when transportation facilities should be restored to the cotton trade.
 American consumption continues on a large scale. New England mills are sold ahead for over four months while considerable business has been con- tracted for as far ahead as Septem- Der. Aside from large absorption of grade cotton by mill interests manu- lecturers of explosives have taken most of the supply of linters. The Journal of Commerce" estimates that since the war started, 3,000,000 bales have been consumed in this way. It certainly cation for holding a hopeful view Of the future course of the market. South ern holders show no signs of weakness and an improvement in the export sit uation, which now seems likely, ought to be followed by further enhance mant in valuesn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
Hungry Tor Biz Music

Tn connection with the coming of the Boston Grand Opera company, and the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, it gives me great pleasure to make a comment or two concerning them; their artistic worth and also the expression of my belief in the ability of this city and surrounding country to support on this occasion these distinctly dif- ferent musical organizations, each hav- ing its peculiar qualities, to attract and elicit public favor" said Grover Tilden Davis.
 "The Minneapolis orchestra has risen in the last few years, through the in- defatigable efforts of its brilliant con ductor, Emil Orberhoffer, to a pre-emi- nent position among the big symptom ies of the United States and the pro- gramme to be presented here Wednes- day night is full of interest to musi- clans and layman alike.
 '"The Boston opera comes here with repertoire calculated to please all lovers of beautiful melodies set to dramatic situations and it is needless to say that the same high standard which has made this company famous in Boston and New York and through out the country, will be maintained here.
 T confidently believe that Birming- ham Is hungry for just the sort Of music these two organiza tions will present and hope that the public will not fail to take advantage of this rare opportunity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
ALEXANDER HAMILTON

From Our Nation in the Building by
 Helen Nicolay in the Century Magazine.
 Even before that precocious young na- tive of the West Indies (Alexander Ham, ilton) walked into our military history at Princeton lad only i9, lost in thought. Q cooked hat pulled down over his eyes while his hand rested upon Il cannon that he patted absent-minaediy as if t were favorite horse, he mad Gcne valiant wcrll for American liberty with his pen
 From the time he touched our shores to the July morning more than 90 years later when Burr's bullet laid him lew he was force to be reckoned with. And his was one of those natures, keenly alive on many sides. whose astonishing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
KNowEsT THOU,

By Edmund Clarence Stedman. Do you know the blue of the Carib Sea Far out where there's nothing but sky
 to bound The gaze to windward, the glance to
 lee
 More deep than the bluest spaces be Betwixt white clouds in heavens
 round?
  Do you know the green of those island
 shores By the morning sea breeze tanned? CThe tide on the reefs that guard Then slips by stealth to the sand). Have you found the inlet, cut between Like rift across the crescent moon. And anchored off the dull lagoon Close by forest fringes green Cool and green, save for the lines Of yellow cocoa trunks that lean, Each in its own wind nurtured way. And bend their fronds to the wanton
 vines
 Beneath them all astray? Here is no mangrove warp and wool From which a vapor lifts aloof, But on the beaches smooth and dry Red tipped conch shells le-- Even at the edge of that green wall Where the shore grapes tendriled rum
 ners spread And purple trumpet creepers fall, And the frangipani's clusters shed Their starry sweets witlial ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
SOTTIERN-MARLOWE SALE

1t in the world. Twenty dollars-twenty dollars
 There were not many bidders, and 1t sold for $S5. A pair of torchieres brought s45, a heavy settee SIP, and prie-dieu with a crucihc fixed in the center of the top, and a pair of crystal vases, the whole a massive affair, too large for the average house. went for s1S.
 Another dagger belonging to Juliet went for s19. and handled feather fan with jeweled mirror for SIS. Among the lighter ornamental things which brought good prices was a light blue satin scarf. silver embroidered, which sold for $s2: two charming little blue plush Juliet caps embroidered with pearls brought respectively. s14 and s15; a turquoise and pearl girdle, a stage ornament, $17l silvered wreath of roses, 50. TWO women bought the latter for an absentee.
 We must take her home something" said one to the other, "or she will be terribly disappointed"
 Of the Juliet gowns red and gold bro a gray silk gown embroidered in silver WlLu 9 gray crepe unUerSOWn brought only S25. white satin gown trimmed with rhinestones sold for $50.
 A very beautiful blue silk embroidered coat lined with pink brought only $35. A long rose satin coat with reep col- lar of dark brown fur, worn by Miss Marlowe as Portia, went for $43.
 Another of the higher prices for smaller things paid during the afternoon was sSs for a Jeweled dagger with vel vet scabbard used by Sothern as Fran cois villon in If Were King" Romeo's black bead rosary brought $25. His green silk brocade doublet. bronze trimmed, went to Miss Sanger for $20, and his Per sian silk cloak to the same buyer for $22
 Shylock's brown cloth coat, trimmed with fur, brought S2o, and the Shylock scales made an interesting souvenir, and sold for~$17.
 William M. Chase, the artist. was pres ent and made a number of purchases, and Mrs. Richard Mansfield, who has been at several of the sales was a buyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
The Willy Censor

A Washington dispatch recently
 printed in the New York Staats- Zeitung gives an amusing account of the difficulties the Washington cor respondent of the Cologne Ga
 zette met with in trying to send his paper the names of the thirteen Ger
 man civilians rescued from British
 ships and brought into Norfolk on
 board the Appam. After wrestling
 with the government officials at Say vile for more than a week, the corre-
 spondent finally satisfied their re- quirements and was permitted to send
 his dispatch.
 From Old Point Comfort, the cor respondent, Dr. George Barthelme,
 sent a message containing the names of the German civilians and some in formation about the diplomatic ne- gotiations regarding the Appam and repeated some remarks made by Brit
 
 ish travellers who were pleased by the 1 treatment given them by the German prize crew. The message was held up
 at Sayville without explanation. h.
 quiry was made at the navy depart
 ment in Washington and it was learned that under no circumstances
 could wireless message contain the
 name of belligerent ship or the
 names of the members of it's crew, al-
 though there was no objection to sending the names of the German civilians.
 As he feared, his dispatch, with
 out any reference to the place where the individuals were and without any explanation of their presence in
 America, would be unintelligible, Dr.
 Barthelme tried a clever ruse which,
 however, failed He telegraphed as follows:
 "Being prevented from mentioning
 belligerent ships, I report that fol- flowing thirteen Germans were not present at Lees surrender at Appa-
 mattox, but are since February
 near Norfolk"
 The censors were not to be caught mapping. They saw the thinly yelled reference to the Appam in "Appa-
 mattox'' and declared that Lees sur render could have no connection with
 the message, unless intended for sar-
 casm or containing some secret infor- nation. After negotiating eight days pr. BartheIme was permitted to send this message: Following thirteen Germans since February l safe near Norfolk etc.
 The troubles of the Cologne Ga- zette's correspondent in getting his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
Cafe Open Late Tonight

Manager Fred B. Shireman of the Tut wiler has arranged to have the cafe kept open late tonight for the accommodation of people who attend the opera. It is expected that many table reservations will be made during the day for little opera parties. Wiegand's orchestra, aug mented by several pieces, will play from Il D. m. until after midnight.
 Grand opera Is a great attraction for any city. and I believe Birmingham will turn out well to greet the famous Boston company" said MT. Shireman. And hundreds of visitors will come from dif- ferent parts of the state. The Tutwiler will be filled Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, The railroads placed their special rate tickets on sale Sunday, and not few out-of-town people are here al- ready to attend the opera, but I look for the big rush Monday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

n ERCIVAL LOWELL, once of Bos-
 ton, now mainly of Flagstaff, Ariz., capitalist, traveller, author and astronomer, fits from one planet to another with the facility of g Verne or a Wells. No pent-up Flagstaff contracts his powers, nor can Arizonian caloric daunt his starry enthusiasr.
 Recently he discovered that the Saturn ian rings have been underging marvellous transformations and colorings and that the body of the planet, second in size in our dininutive solar system is turning brown, possibly a sort of burnt sienna, which may be something of the hue of our little planet when seen from a Flag staff observatory on Mars or Jupitar.
 The latest and most srarvllng disco cry" of MT Lowell, however is that there are five "canaliform' rifts, in the north polar snowcap of Mars, along the course of the "known canal Cadmus." He charges them to the effect of vege- tation peeping through the snow.
 In 1877 Giovanni Schiapperelli discov- cred markings on Mars which he de- cided were men-made canals, though to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
Wide Interest in Reunion

The railroads are preparing to ad- vertise extensively their special rates for the Confederate reunion to be held in Birmingham May Is, IT and IS, and as the idea prevails that this will probably be the last great gathering of the veterans an unusually large crowd is expected.
 Already many hotel reservations have been made and in nearly every southern state arrangements are be- ing completed by local camps for the Birmingham trip. Richmond, the capital of the Confectionery during the greater part of the war, is, for senti- mental and other reasons, exception ally attractive as reunion city. It is full of historic interest and has long been noted for its lavish hospi- tality.
 But Birmingham has an advantage over Richmond and all other southern cities in it's geographical centrality. This city is the geographical hub of the south and as a railroad center it leads. The reunion held here in 1908 was a brilliant affair and made such an impression upon the veterans that Birmingham has been talked about in Confederate camp circles ever since with unstinted praise. In view of all the bearings, therefore, every survi- vor of the Lost Cause who is physical ly able to undertake the journey may be expected to visit us in May.
 As the reunion is only three months off, the Chamber of Commerce com mittees charged with the responsi- bility of entertaining the veterans and other visitors should get to work very actively at once.
 Birmingham was handsomely deco rated eight years ago, and it cannot afford to be less attractive in a gala way this time. The fact is that even more will be ex- pected in the matter of festive appearance, for within the past four or five years a wonderful ad- vance has been made in the splendor and variety of electrical displays. Birmingham will be on dress parade for three days and the city will be on it's mettle.
 But considerable sum of money will be needed to carry out the re- union programme. This money can be raised with only ordinary effort, but it will not do to delay further in making start, for, after the budget is made up and the different com mittees know just how much they can spend, time will be required for planning and executing.
 Birmingham has a reputation to sustain and the Chamber of Commerce must see to it that the means are pro- vided wherewith to entertain the re- union as it should be entertained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
UNDERWOOD AND TARIFF BOARD I.a1 A1nl. p

TOIT II6 1ttBISIGT.
 While it is regarded a s probable that with the support of the republicans vot- ing as party, the Presidents bill creat- ing tariff commission will be enacted into law, Senator Underwood states that he will oppose that passage and make a speech against the, measure, says q Washington special.
 MT. Underwoods fine record as a tariff maker entities his opinion to weight; and no one will be ready to think that it is inspired by unwilingness on the senator s part to surrender his legislative preroga- tive. We have greatest confidence in the senator's good faith as wet as his judg- ment. and believe that if he opposes the creation of 6 tariff commission he can assign q valid reason for so doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
HOTEL LoBBIEs
sound BusInesn Conditions

General trade conditions continue sound and indications point to excep- tional activity in the spring" said w. F, Bromley of New York. When the in- dustrial plants were overtaxed last fall some people thought that the boom might be only temporary, but now every observer sees that we will have prosper ity throughout this year with bright outlook for several years to come.
 New York has not looked so prosper ous since 1907 as IL does today And in all the large cities of the east business is humning."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
NEW COLOR SCHEME

From the New York Telegram.
 Pink pants for pale people may become reality instead of mere handful of words shortly, says the Hartford cour- ant. The reason is this: The beautiful blue color that is usual in overalls comes from a dye that is getting very scarce in the market. The esthetlc effect that may be produced by lot of red-faced bricklayers clad in bright pink is some thing to be dreaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

BEGINNING THE DAY-O LOrd' my God, Thou hast given me more than \ can do. Thou calIest with an awful voice to things which are too large for my strength. The responsibility Is Thine, 0 Redeemer of my sOuI-the power is Thine, the grace is Thine. And am Thine. DO with me as Thou wilt. In Chr1sfs name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
Preparedness and Military Expansion

Preparedness ana MIhCdIy EAp@nsAOA1
 Since the proposed continental army to which Lindley M. Garrison as Secretary of War had given much at tention. and which he had strongly recommended, does not appeal to Con- gress as practicable, renewed inter est is centering on the National Guard.
 For some time past liberalization of the guard has been advocated, both by officials and the rank and file of the organization, and the tentative meas ure for such scheme now before the military committees of Congress will receive consideration.
 The National Guard as constituted today, although receiving financial support from the United States gov ernment, is, to all intents and pur- 
 poses, only national in name. In each state the guardsmen or organized militia are state troops and are under the authority of the respective gov ernors.
 The proposed liberalization meas ure, which originated in the National Guard association, would place them under the war department, and the President would be their commander in-chief. According to this plan the guardsmen would be paid at rate supposed to be adequate for the serv- ice that would be required. The or ganization would be recruited up to 200, ,00O men-about 10000 more than are enlisted in the guard now.
 As general proposition a federal ized National Guard should meet with popular favor. It certainly would arouse enthusiasm among young men of military inclination.
 Chairman Hay of Virginia, at the head of the military committee of the House of Representatives, is strongly committed to the pay feature of the National Guard measure, and, while it is stated that the liberalization bill will be radically changed before it is agreed to by the committee for report to Congress, a reorganization plan in some shape will probably pass. A federalized National Guard of 200,- 900 men would surely prove more effective auxiliary of the regular mili- tary establishment than "conti- mental army" of many times that num- Der
 If Congress acts upon President Wilson's recommendation, the regular army will be increased to 140,000. With a National Guard of 100000 and a regular army available for mobilization in continental America, the United States would have at least formidable first line. But if this country is ever attacked by great power-and none other than strong power would attempt to fight us military preparedness on a vastly larger scale would be necessary.
 The first duty of Congress is to adopt an adequate naval programme and to provide for the distribution of munition plants, for, while army ex- pansion is of pressing need, that might be done gradually without detriment to broad national defense policy. But it will take time to bring the navy up to the English or Ger man standard; and no time on this undertaking should be lost.
 The enlightened sentiment oi the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

The rapid growth of the Boy scouts in America is shown by the statement made at the annual meeting of the na- tionaI council held in Washington. Dur ing the last year the membership has in- creased 46 per cent There are now lS2- t22 boys and scoutmasters in the United states. According to the chief scout ex- ecative's report, there are scout organ iza,ions in nearly every church denomi- ration in the country and 34S9 troops meet regularly in churches, while SSSe meet in school buildings, armories and community institutions. Among the 7O6' scoutnasters there are clergymen, phy- sicians, lawyers teachers and represen- tatives of other professions, all men or exceptionally high character and devoted to tue movement There is one boy scout in every 4s3 persons in New York; one in every 269 in New Jersey; one in AS in Maryland: one in 2S2 in Delaware; one in 2es in Connecticut; one in 47O in Penn sylvania; one in Ss2 in Massachusetts; one in 172 in Utah and one in 27e in the Dis trict of Columbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

United States is fast crystallizing in favor of real preparedness-national security that will be worthy. of the great American republic. Let Con- gress govern itself accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

message telegraphed gives some idea of the troubles newspaper correspond ents have in the belligerent countries, where the necessity for vigilance in censorship is much greater than it is in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
ART AND OPULENCE

NeW UIN NOITNoPOIlISIII6 NITICIIITldLl Ll
 Times-Star.
 Fritz Kreisler fiddled Sunday night at the Metropolitan to a house which had been sold out" a week in advance. On the same night Geraldine Farrar did rot sing at the Hippodrome because she wouldn't do it for the 5000 which Man. ager Dillingham; offered her for three songs. With confidence we may say that prosperity has caught up with the stars,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

It is reasonable to suppose that no for egn nation will want to take the Pan anna canal away from us until we get it into good working order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

The drama has not entirely gone to pot. Few of the "clinic" plays last a week on the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

At least, Secretary Garrison cannot De accused of having designs on the chau- tauqua circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

Fo. tunately the writers of pest sell ers'' have enough "local color gathered in various parts of Europe to last them until the war is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

Ayiators who operate over the Aus trian and Italian lines don't waste any time admiring the magnificent scenery snread ont beneath them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

The old-fashioned lover clings with fond persistence to the observance or st. valentines day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

Tears were shed when the Sothern ana Marlowe costumes were auctioned off Tn New York. Some of the bids were low enough 10 make the auctioneer weep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

The Russians are finding many supstl- tutes for vodka, and in comparison with so,oe oe them the ''moonshiner's' product is as mild as milk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

According tc London comic paper when a fishmonger wants to Insult HIS wife he calls her frau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

There are clouds on the railroad norl- zon, but the esteemed Pullman potan continues serene and unperturbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

If Carrie Nation were alive today she would probably be lined up with Jane Addarns and Henry Ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

Mr Wilson is beginning to use the vernacular with an ease and precision little to he expected of a former uni versity president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

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 European bureau, Henrietta street, Covent Garden, London.
 Eastern business office, Rooms 4S to so. inclusive, Tribune building, New York city; western business office Tribune building, Chicago. The S C. Beckwith Special Agency. agents 1oF- eign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

It has been a long time since Colonel Roosevelt was exposed to the sieepins sickness. He's wide awake now.