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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
PRESIDENT WILSON
 SPEAKS ON DRAWING. POWER OF THE BIBLE.
Chief Executive Delivers Address at One Hundredth Anniversary of Ameri-
 can Bible Society

Washington, May 7.-President Wilson, speaking at a celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the American Bible society here to- day, dwelt on the usefulness of the Bible in drawing people together.
 Tn proportion as men yield them selves to the kindly light of the gospel, D he said, they are bound together in the bonds of mutual understanding and as- sured peace
 The centennial exercises begun here to- day will be continued in New York Tues day. Vice President Marshall spoke at the first meeting on the steps of the national capitol today, and later Presi- dent Wilson and Bishop William Frazer Mcdowell of Chicago addressed a meet ing in Memorial Continental hall.
 AWAKENING IS LATE
 Tt is very interesting circumstance, perhaps l might add a disappointing cir cumstance," the President said, that the world should have so late wakened to its obligation and opportunity in respect of the spread of the scripture We are celebrating the one hundredth anniver- sary of the American Bible society, and there are other Bible societies older than it, but 1oo hundred years is very small part of the history of Christianity, and this great Bible is the main vehicle of Christianity widespread, systematic Christian endeavor is modern and the effect gauged by the measures of his tory, and it is with a sort of feeling that we stand at the youth, at the be- accomplished by these means when we think of this great work and of it's rapid progress and spread
 "The work of the Bible societies of the world is the one great nondenomina- tional missionary enterprise. I suppose that you can discover the lines that run between denominations in the Bible, although l must say I have never been able to discover them; they have been drawn out by differences of tempera- ment and point of view, which I take leave to say are external to the Bible itself.
 SPREADING THE WORD
 And this process of division and di- vinity ought hardly to be offset and revised by the process which sends abroad throughout the earth the oppor- tunity to drink directly at the sources of divine inspiration. without overmuch in tervention and interpretat ton, to drink directly from the word of God itself the suggestion which it inevitably bears to the human spirit, no matter where you touch it.
 ITO my kind, the colporters, the agents of the Bible society, the men who, tramping through countrysides CT travel ing by every sort of conveyance in every sort of land, carry with them little car goes of books containing the word of God and spreading them, seem like the shuttles of a great loom that is weaving the spirits of men together A hundred years cannot accomplish that miracle a hundred years cannot realize that situa- ton, but if weaving goes on, if the light continues to be spread, if men do not lose heart in this great ideal enterprise, it will some day be accomplished and a 1 light will shine upon earth in which men cannot go astray.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
GENERAL NEWS

At a meeting of the school directors of the Lipscomb school the following teach CTS were elected for the 1916-17 term: 1: MT. and Mrs. l.. H. Haralson, Miss Ida Winters and Miss Mabel White. The school attendance is growing rapidly and the school is one of the best and most up-to-date in this district
 The revival services which have been in progress at the First Christian church for the past two weeks will continue through this week, with the Rev. Lowell McPherson in charge. During his stay here MT. McPherson has made many warm friends who will be pleased to learn that he will remain here longer Splendid crowds have been attending the services, which are held every night.
 The regular meeting of the local chapter United Daughters of the Con- federacy will be held Tuesday after noon at o'clock at the home of Mrs R. A. Mickle on Dartmouth avenue All members are urged to be present, as matters of importance will come be- fore that body.
 The four bands of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the First Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon with the re- spective members of each band A full attendance is urged
 A delightful surprise party was giv- en Miss Lula Lou Dandridge last night at her home at Sloss mines by a num- Der of friends from East Bessemer and Lipscomb. Various games, contests and music were enjoyed. after which re- treatments were served. Among those included in this hospitality were: Miss Fife Fitzpatrick, Miss Annie Belle Cox. Miss Bessie Cox, Miss Myrtle Croker. Miss Ada Crotwell, Miss Zula Cargile, Miss Thelma Cargile, Miss LottIe Granger, Miss Velma Lyons. Miss Rush Ross, James Fitzpatrick, Andrew Bailey and others.
 Mrs. T. J. Dawson entertained at 6 o'clock dinner last evening at her home on Banks street The house was artlstically arranged for the occasion. The table presented a lovely picture with its center decoration of ferns and flowers. Those seated about this beauti : fully appointed table were: Miss lone Sadler and Miss Velma Sadler of Fair field, Mrs. Clark of Alabama City, MT. Bruesinger of Fairfield, Mrs. T. ]. Daw- son and William Dawson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
A. Y. GOODWIN

A. T. Goodwin has been unanimously endorsed by Emore County Democratic Executive Committee for Game Com missioner. He is worthy and well qualified to fill the office. Vote for him.
 (Paid political advertisement- authorized by A. T. Goodwyn.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08

according to the advices. are retiring has, tily toward the Nile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
Deeds, Not Creeds, is What the Taxpayers
 Want'
 HUGH M'GEEVER
The Man On the Job

In selecting men to manage your county's business affairs be sure to choose men of expe- rience and a thorough knowl- edge of what is really needed in the proper conduct of so i'm portant position.
 Hugh McGeever is the right man in the right place. He knows the needs of the county, is on the job constantly and is competent to render expe- rienced service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
THE RECORD OF 1915

The record made by the copper -produc- ing states, including Alaska, in 1915, matches, relatively speaking, if it does not surpass, the record made by any other industry. The most encoura ging feature of it is regarded here as the remarkable increases in 1915 over 1914. President Birch could, if he chose, tell why Ala ska in 1915 produced somewhat in excess of TO- 0O0O00 pounds of copper whereas in 1914 the territory produced only 24,000, 900 pounds. The increase reflects transporta- ton facilities and highly improved min ing methods. The leaders in the industry are convinced that Arizona will always maintain pre-eminence as copper pro- ducer and that the time is not distant when the output of the Arizona properties may be 500,0O0,00O pounds
 What is regarded as one of the most interesting of the details contained in the report of the years copper production is the demonstration that new copper en- terprises have been undertaken, for in- stance, in Oregon where 50000,000 pounds were produced last year, whereas almost none was produced the previous year. So also the state of Washington is becoming a heavy producer of copper and her out put is likely to be increased Many years ago, New England, especially Connecti- cut, produced much the greater part of the copper mined in the United States. The industry disappeared until 1915, when Vermont mined 240O0,O0O pounds. Capital has also been invested in Virginia prop ertes and it is the impression that Vir- ginia is likely next to Tennessee, to be the largest producer of copper in the re- zion east of the Alleghany mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
REVIVAL SERVICES
 ARE COMMENCED Bessemer Residence Entered by Thieves-School Trus-
 tees Elect Officers

Bessemer, May 7.-( (Special)-The resi- dence Of Joe weinsten on Sixth avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
Columbiana Citizens Submit Req sons Why H. M. Judge Should
 Be Elected to Congress
Columbiana, Ala, May ', 1916.

Coumbna citizens of intelligence evidence  them ''-'' ''~''''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
P. B. BOWERS Candidate for Tax Collector

handles million dollars of
  records
  office has been better conducted with courtesy and
  the people not the public   Anothe many
 
   rule in Ar -5   CIV men Paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08

That the grand council of Alabama, United Commercial Travellers, will have an enjoyable convention at Huntsville, May 26 and 27, is the assurance offered by Senior Councillor F. A. Dennis of Spring City council No. 251, in a letter sent to The Age-Herald travelling mems. de- pertinent. Read it;
 Spring City council 152, U, c. T. is preparing for the coming of the grand council of the U. c. T. of Alabama May 2G and 27.
 We will say that knights of the grip will have no just cause to complain on account of lack of excitement and enter tainment. Huntsville is now a city of over 20, 900 souls, saved and unsaved, but by May 26 it is expected, that the population will be doubled. There is no telling what the figures will be in 1917 The city has grown so rapidly that it has been found necessary to employ a sign painter to change the population figures at the depot every day of the year. There is the mountain with the beautiful scenery, there is the old time swimming hole to go to the spring branch with it's era fish and tadpoles, the paved streets, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
Judge John H. Miller
Candidate for Circuit Judge No. g. Sub
 ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary-To the voters of Jefferson County:

elected in 1912 judge of the city of Brmng ham for of The last legislature rearrangng the judicial system the sta cut years off this and I thus forced into second to fill During my ncumbency office of less than years have disposed of 5000 Of this number 5000 have been contested and less than of every 100 tried have been appealed The result in the appellate these appealed will compare avoraby with that of the best judges the state This is said in spirit of candor and not self praise.
 had 25 years active practice before going the bench My conscience best judgment have been back every cson made My experience attorney both off and the bench eliminates from my work the quality of exper ment
 have missed day from court since my began. pledge in the future the faithful discharge of duty which, will establish has characterized my actions the past
 My official duties conne to the courthouse and this to those that may not the belief that lit will receive fair and just considerations
 Most sincerely yours, sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08

Paid political advertisement by H. M Judge, Columbiana, Ala.
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United States Ahead Again.

While many of the most important
electro-chemical and eiectro-metal-
lurgical industries are of American
origin, and have been developed chiefly
In connection with the Niagara Falls
power development, electric steel refin-
ing started originally in Europe, but
at an early date all the noteworthy
European electric steel furnaces were
introduced into this country, and the
work of the American steel man has
left its mark en- electric steel furnace
designs, says the Electrical World.
During the last year the increase in
the number of American electric steel
furnaces was 70 per cent, and as re-
suit the United States is now lead
Ing all the countries In the world in
the number Of electric steel furnaces,
while Germany held the leading place
up to last year. On January 1, 1915.
the United States had 70 electric steel
furnaces in operation or under con-
struction, compared with So In Ger
many and 40 In England.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
WAS MYSTERY NO LONGER
erldegroom's Admission Satisfied
Small Boy as to the Disappear
ance of the Jelly.

1t was happy day for Algy when,
after a courtship of many years, he
sat at the wedding breakfast beside
his wife.
Unfortunately. he was of very shy
temperament, but on this momentous
occasion his nervousness was painful
to behold. The long table was lined
with the usual large number Of ad-
miring and criticizing friends, one OF
whom proposed the health Of the bride
and bridegroom.
But the climax came when the
bridegroom rose to respond.
ION -er-this-er-most sus-
picious - suspicious OCCASION" he
jerked out, 81 feel"-a long and en-
barrassing pause IT feel too full for
words" Having concluded this brill
liant bit of oratory he sat down again.
"Great CaesarI I told you 30"
piped Algy's newly-acquired brother
to his school chum, in voice audible
to all. THAT'S where all the jelly
went toll"
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American SiIo In Holland.

The first American ensilage tower In
Holland, which was erected last year
on the Johannahoeve farm at Ooster'
beck by the Institute for Agricultural
improvements, has given such good re-
suits that two other towers are now
to be built on the same farm, which
will provide sufficient ensilage maize
to keep the entire farm stock during
next winter.
The head Of the Johannahoeve pro-
ject asserts that the American method
is preferable to that hitherto In use
there. An excellent fodder for all
kinds of animals is thus produced, he
says. while the losses by fermentation
are considerably less. He comes to
the conclusion that as many as A
cows can be maintained on 81 acres
by the new method, and that with ex-
elusive stable feeding they might even
be maintained on about 22h acres,
only an albuminous fodder needing to
be added in the winter.
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BrownIng's Peculiar Eyes.

Browning's eyes were peculiar, one
having a long focus, the other very
short. He had the unusual accom-
plishment (try it and prove) Of clos
ing either eye without squirting and
without any apparent effort, though
sometimes on the street In strong sun
shine his face would be a bit distort-
ed. He did all his reading and writ
ing with one eye, closing the long one
as he sat down at his desk. He could
see an immense distance. He never
suffered with any pain in his eyes ex-
cept once when as boy he was try
ing to be vegetarian in imitation Of
his youthful idol Shelley.-Boston
Transcript.
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YOUTH MISSED THE POINT
Maiden Had Asked Mathematical
Question, and Really He Had
Not Understood Her.

'Mr. Smith, I want to ask you a
question:" remarked maiden to her
partner as they entered the conserva-
tory.
"a thousand If you Ike" he re-
piled.
"What Is Hss7"
The young man was taken aback,
but quickly pulled himself together
and firmly said: ''This is."
"Sir," replied the indignant seeker
after higher culture, you misunder-
stand me. The Interrogation I put to
you was a mathematical problem
which I thought might interest you"
1T does, 1t does" said the young
man, as he twirled his light mus
tache, "but If it's a conundrum 1 give
1t up"
The maiden's eyes sparkled and
there was music In her voice as she
threw out the answer. "Why, It's
nothing divided by two"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
Sorry for Husband.

A husband who says his wife chased
him out of the house when he was
clad in his night shirt and pursued
him In the direction of an electric arc
light admits that he spanked her with
a fence picket. Considering the lack
Of distinction which marks the night
shirt and the pitiless publicity which
the arc light might have given the CO.'S
tune, 1t is easy to sympathize with
the husband If his whole statement is
Courier-Journal.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
American Eur Heads Preferred.

A furrier at Kingston, Ont, states
that the heads used for trimming furs
are now imported from the United
States, according to Consul Felix 8.
s. Johnson, who writes: IAN effort
was made to manufacture this class
of goods In Canada, but the result was
not q success. In the article received
from the United States, the skin, which
is moistened beforehand, Is drawn
over the head and dried and retains
Its form; that made In this country
retains its moisture and the tongue
and teeth in time drop out. There
was also great difference in the price,
heads from the United States selling
at $1.5O per gross and the Canadian at
$3.50. With the duty and other charges
the American article Is higher in price
than the domestic"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
Germany and Her Waterways.

Although Germany has three times
as many miles of railway In proper
ton to area as the United States, she
has spent hundreds of millions of
marks in the enlargement and i'm
provement of her waterways. What
the statesmen of Germany think Of the
Importance of the waterways is shown
by the fact that In the midst of the
greatest war In all history, when the
empire is fighting for its very life,
they are not only maintaining and OPP
Grating the waterways they already
have, but are actually building more.
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Surprisingly Unoracious.

~Germany's reception of President
Wilson's last note was ungracious."
The speaker was Joseph 81. Choate,
diplomat and lawyer.
Germany, In this instance" he con-
tnued, reminds me of the chap whose
ofhce beggar entered.
"I amt had nothing to eat for
two days, boss said the beggar. Can't
ye help me outr
sd like to, my man. was the re-
ply, but sprained my foot on bill
collector yesterday"
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Little Nonsense Now and Then,

Little Nonsense Now and Then.
II think It's very unkind the way
some Of those politicians make fun Of
the favorite sons,'" remarked Mrs.
Twobble.
"Oh, 1 don't know about that" an
swered Mr.. Twobble. "The average
political convention is a nerve-rack-
Ing affair and 1 presume the delegates
feel that they are entitled to a certain
amount Of relaxation"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
OF a Eiohtino Race.

"What's the matter with Dubwaite7
He looks as If someone had given him
a terrible thrashing."
"Poor Dubwaite made the mistake Of
trying to pick on a man who wore q
wrist watch and soft collar"
"Well! Well"
"YesI Wellw
"Yes. Dubwaite called him Eliza
BETH, but soon found out that his
right name was Mike"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
New Wood. for Print Papsr.

Exhaustive tests show that IL new
woods-that is, woods not hitherto
used for this purpose-giye promise
of being suitable for the production
Of news print paper in this country.
White and red fir are the most prom
inent species In the national forests In
California, although lodgepole and
western yellow pine and Douglas fir
may sometimes be used, declare the
government scientists
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
Nervous Apprehension.

'They are not going to cut me up
II 60 to the hospital, are theyf"
"Of course not, when you're going
Just for q rest. What makes you
think they are"
Because when / called up the hos
pital q voice said Operator
transcript.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
Very Serious View.

''Do you consider it proper to bet
on an election?'
Certainly not. An election COM
pels you to take chances enough on
your prospects of prosperity without
risking ready money on it."
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Somewhat EvasIXe.

ibid Miss Grabcoin offer you any
encouragement"
"Oh, yes" answered the professional
summer man.
Congratulations"
Eyes. When l asked her what sort
Of husband she thought I would make
she said / was rafting good tennis
player"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
Chin OF the Old Block.

Mrs, Howells-YOur baby resembles
his father very much, don't you think2
Mrs. Growells-Yes, In both looks
and actions. Why, he even cries for
the moon in the daytime instead Of at
night, just to b. contrary.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
DR.. }. n. RINDLAUD (speeIaIIst)
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. ..
Worth KNOWING.

II vegetables have burned In the
kettle put In soda and a little water !;
boil while and the kettle Is easily
cleaned.
Sprinkle soda on the grease spots
on the floor, then wash In lukewarm
water and the result Is fine.
Soda Is good to clean the bowls and
tubs In the bathroom.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
Erlohtfui Prospect.

Miss Fadde-Tm sure you'll sign
this petition we're getting up to end
the war.
Reggie-Bah Jove, I'll go you They
say that If it lasts much longer we'll
have 50-cent gasoline.-Life.
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Necessary.

$50 you've bought car at last. I
knew you'd come to it sooner or later"
ut wasn't because wanted 1t. You
zee, our cook married a chauffeur, and
the only way we could keep from los
Ing her was to give him Job also"
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The BRIGHTER Side.

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 trench, I should think
the average soldier would be glad If 1t
failed to materialize."
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Wrona Position.

you've gone and put the prize
fighters picture at the bottom Of the
page"
"Well, what Of it7"
IF you have any regard for the ut
ness of things make 1t an upper cut"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07

Her "Dot."
Mrs. Youngwedd "a Doctors daugh-
ter)-Did papa say he would do any
thing for you?
Youngwedd-Yes; he said he would
operate upon me at any time free of
harge.-Pickings
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
90 Paw saxa.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, what
would you call = wealthy neighbor-
hoodr
Paw-One In which every family pa
tronixes the iceman, my son.
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TWINS Better Thus,

From his couch a deaf mute arose
It's quite true, and stepped on a tack
In the dark; and perhaps 1t Is well
the world never knew, Of his silent
but awful remark.
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Tho Proof.

Tho Proof.
"Some people believe the world Is
growing honest"
'They must be hearing something
about the conscience fund paying of
the national debtr
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07

The race isn't always to the swift.
Sometimes 1t goes to the wise chap
who knows how to fix things.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07

T. W. Van Seggen of Browning, Mo-,
says: IT think Hanford's Balsam IL
the best liniment in the world" Adv.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07
Taking Her Seriously.

I've begun to think that fellow II
really seriously In love with me-"
'What makes you think so?"
Hes taken me to the theater three
times now and not once has he ever
tried to kiss me good night"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07

There is limit to everyone's capa-
bility, but few have reached their
limit.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07

Every man has his strain of useful
ness. Some fellows make frst-class
pallbearers.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07

A wedding tour abroad will some
times cure q man from wanting to
travel with his wife again.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07

The orange tree is the only one
which bears fruit and blossoms at the
same time.
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IF You on ANY FRIEND

Suffer with Rheumatism or Neurttis, acute OF
chronic, write for my FREE BOOK on Rheuma-
tism-Its Cause and Cure. Most wonderful book
ever written, it's absolutely FREE jesse n
Case, Dept. @. W., Brockton, Mass--Adv.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-07

The people are called upon to con-
dense the milk of human kindness.