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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18

1T is very gratifying to the committee
to receive so many congratulations on the
re-routing proposition" said Louis Gel
ders, in discussing the proposed change
in street car lines" We have worked
long on the plans and are, of course,
pleased to see the general satisfaction in
our constructive action. We have tried
to make our labor an expression of the
common need, and it feels good to find
it SO appreciated"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18
Spelling THE FUN

Spelling THE FUN
whats going on here?"
Some of the society folk are dancing
for sweet charity"
II see. That's highly commendable."
True. Still, If an object of charity
erybody else would want to go home"
THOSE DREADFUL HIKES
The soldier boys are marching
In khaki suits bedight,
But when they've marched bout 80
miles
These poor lads are sight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18
NOT TO BE THOUGHT OF

Now, these fashionable danes don't
mind talking freely about the efforts they
make to reduce weight"
That's true"
But they would feel deeply humli-
ated If anybody suspected them of try
ing to reduce expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18
To Boost Cattle Raising

Alabama is making rapid strides in
cattle raising, but we have not yet be-
gun to approach the point where we
must go If we are to rank high In this
industry" said ]. c. Moses yesterday.
1T takes some years for a stock raiser
to begin to realize his full profits from
raising cattle, but when he does get his
farm well stocked and thoroughly mas
tiers the business, he reaps splendid re-
turns.
while Alabama is far short of the
number of cattle needed in this state,
as compared with many other sections
of the United States, our country, which
we are wont to class as a great cattle
producer, has only about one head of
cattle to each two inhabitants as com
pared with Argentina which has five head
to every two inhabitants. The present
high price of beef and the excessive
prices which are being paid for all kinds
of leather, make cattle raising most at
tractive. When the federal farm bank
system Is put into operation, the farm
ers generally will be able to go into the
business, as they will be able to make
long time loans which are necessary in
the cattle business
Back From Construction Camp
"Work is progressing rapidly on the
three-mile spur line being constructed by
the Alabama Fuel and Iron company
from Russelville to the ore mines near
by" remarked J. C. Motley, Jr., one of
the engineers in charge, while in Biz
mingham yesterday.
"A rich vein of ore has been tapped,
and work on the connecting line Is be-
ing pushed. Fully half of the work has
been already completed. and we have
just unlimbered another steam shovel.
Dirt is fairly flying all along the right
of way, and before many weeks have
passed the steam shovel will be dis
placed by the the ore train.
"Well, 1 suppose I have said enough
about by companys enterprise. and will
accordingly change the subject. Since be-
ing in town only a few minutes I have
met number of my old friends, and
it seems indeed good to meet ones ole
friends and college chums after the lone
isolation Of camp life. Not that 1 have
had time to become lonely; for my time
has been fully occupied, and l believe
our contracting camp could we'll be com
pared with mobilization quarters at Mont
gomery for general activity. I expect te
return to Russellville on Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18

Thou wilt not trust the air with
...rets Titus AndrOnicus.
* X
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18

the railroads lined up with the Pull
man company and the contest dragged
out it's unhappy length.
In this present year perhaps it is
not amiss to quote sentence from the
Encyclopedia Britannica's article on
this historic strike. 1t reads: at was
the most suggestive strike that ever
occurred in the United States, and if
it only proves a lesson sufficiently
severe to teach the public its rights in
such matters, and to teach IT to adopt
measures to preserve these rights, it
will be worth the cost"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
WRITING New Law fOr the Seas.

II is unfortunate in a sense that the exi-
gencios of actual war we're needed to bring to
action the long mooted revision OF international
law as applied 10 maritime affairs. especially
the status OF neutrals and noncombatants, but
such work is now fairly under way, attended by
difficulties that will make any progress real
achievement The conditions growing out OF
the use of submarine warships have come to
point that actually force the modification OF
certain accepted international laws These have
TO deal with the rights of noncombatants. and
60 far the United States has been able to
secure some concessions from the belligerents
on the point Of providing for the safety of the
company OF whatever ship may be overhauled
by one Of the modern terrors OF the deep.
The determination OF the Entente Allies to
arm their merchant vessels interjects a new
issue that complexities the whole situation, in
creaslng the danger as we'll as the tension be-
tween the several countries Pledges OF the
Teutonic powers TO provide for the safety OF
all on board any merchantmen that may fall
prey TO q submersible have been secured by the
United States. and these are relied upon. In
cdentai difficulties growing out Of the changed
character OF a merchantmen carrying arms are
not entirely done away with by the promises
made. however. and the possibility Of q serious
breach ia made the more immediate by the
Allies action.
The natural disposition Of beiiigerent to
seek advantage, even az the cost Of neutral
rights, is more apparent now than ever. and
plenty OF work remains for the diplomats be-
fore the law OF the sea is so established a.
entirely 10 conform TO humane requirements.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
Rook Island and tn. TwO.Cent Rate.

Tho temporarv restraining order, Just issued
a,ainst the Nebraska Railroad commission, and
suspending the 2-cent passenger rate as applied
10 the Rock Island, is another step In the fight
NJ the railroads 10 set aside state authority In
the matter OF rate control. The usual plea is
made that the rate is not compensatory, IL CON
fiscatory and ought not to be enforced. To this
the Nebraska commission replied the ROCK
Island had purposely increased its passenger
train service in Nebraska for the purpose OF
creating the condition that would warrant the
court in taking action.
Whatever of truth may exist in the allega-
ton OF the comm ssion, some facts. taken from
reports OF the railroads business may be OF
interest in assisting in making up conclusion.
The Rock Island has been In the hands OF re-
ceivers for about year. For the last year OF
its prosperity, ending June 80. 1913. II reported
net earnings Of s15.722,s1s. out Of which II
paid a dividend Of per cent on It's capital
stock Of t74,4S2,522. For the year ending
June 30. 1915, Il reports net earnings OF S14,-
s,722, and no dividends paid. This was for
wear OF unusual depression. Its net earnings
had already fallen in 1914 TO a point where div
idends had ceased, but were slightly increased
the following year. It's earnings per mile In
1914 we're given at ss,s1s, and in 1915 at
ss.B17. Since June 80. 1915. decided change
has come over conditions in the railroad busi-
ness and the Rock Island has shared In the
general prosperity. Stripped of the nonproduc-
tive lines that forced it into insolvency. the
Rock Island ought very soon to be back on a
paying basis and in the hands Of its owners.
But this will not stop the onslaught on the
2-cent rate, which has apparently come on in
earnest now, to be determined in court by
showing OF facts to whether It is a fair price
for hauling passengers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
Tips on Home Topics

Baltimore American; A noted psychol-
osist says that fathers ought 10 sing to
their babies. But he overlooks the psy-
chology OF the fact that modern families
live IN apartment houses and that there
are others.
Washington Post: When one compares
what Jess Willard gets for fighting with
what preachers receive for inveighing
against the rude practice It is easy 10 un-
derstand why 30 many youngsters want
TO be champions.
Boston Transcript; The stupidity Of
the British censor makes Il difficult to
determine whether King George is eating
his meals from the mantiepieee from hav-
ing been thrown from his horse. or was
wounded at the front
Louisville courier-Journal: Alexander
Graham Bell. inventor OF the telephone.
Is az Palm Beach" Which will serve to
remind you that there was a time when
you dispatched a note 70 make a business
or social engagement instead OF trying to
telephone and being told. with malignant
pleasure; IAnzebusy
Louisville courier-JoUrnsi: Il lisa poor
time for the American armor plate man
ufacturers 20 be threatening the govern
ment with extortion. That crowd has
been given TO holding up Uncle sam IN
the past. but at present his naval con-
struetion e not In the hands OF the polit-
zeal party which chesrfuns throws up
its hands every time an armOr makers
gun Is pointed az A. Neither congress
nor the people are now IN any mood 10
submit to that sort OF thing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
Root, Review Of wilson, AdministratiOn.

ROOF AcNlCW VI WllnOu Au4ulAAodutAOh
That distinguished American citizen. Elihu
Root never more adequately exhibited his
eminent qualifications for critical analysis than
In his summing up OF the shortcomings OF the
present administration OF national government.
Mr.. Roots review Is as calm and dispassionate
as a state paper. but is pregnant with such con-
vlction as must make clear the deficiency OF the
democratic party. and its unfitness for the re-
sponsibility OF government. A more complete
indictment Of a national political party was
never drawn
The Mexican muddle. with Its dark picture
Of indifferent incompetency and partisan med
ding, is iucdly set forth. and the miserable
failure OF the president to measure up to his
fun duty in dealing with the European war
situation is presented with such clarity as to
leave nothing for the defenders OF the shilly-
shalIying policy 20 hide behind Mr.. Wilson's
shifting character and his instability on vital
issues is presented with supporting proof of
such convincing quality as TO establish that the
sngle-track mind of the president has many
curves. and has several times doubled back on
itself in a loop not altogether graceful.
Even now, the republicans in congress are
looked upon to save the administration from the
consequences OF its own blunders. The people
of America expect and demand something the
democrats can not deliver. The call is clear to
the republican party. which is pledged to pro-
tect American citizens at home and abroad. to
moderation In government. and TO the advance
ment OF our cherished ideals Of freedom.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
A WORD OF CHEER.

MANY a bachelor has made a woman
happy-by not marrying her.)-Extract
from The Bee.
Oh good kind-hearted bachelors
Who grieve for lives you may have
Read the above from the able pen
OF one who must be-is--long sighted.
And IL may cheer you some to know
That they who loved you against their
How could they help it7-stili exist;
And. strange to say, are happy still.
You were well srOOmed. you had great
One glance from you set her heart dan
cling
She almost lost control of tt
Your ways, you see. were 90 enhancing
But unlike Elaine Of oiden times
She had no time to drift on barges;
She had to work like all get out
To pay her board and credit charges.
And so kind bachelors, cheer up.
The girls you loved. but feared TO wed.
Because you we're too frail. please note.
Have neither time. nor tears to shed.
Eirs.
They've found the courage which you
lacked,
And used Il in Wise endeavor-
They're happy bless your selfish
You may 'bide conscience-free forever.
Omaha BAYOLL NE TRELE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17

No matter what ails your child, a
gentle, thorough laxative should always
be the first treatment given.
II your little one is out-of-sorts, half
sick, isn't resting. eating and acting
naturally-look, Motherl see n tongue is
coated. This Is a sure sign that the little
stomach. liver and bowels are clogged
with waste. When cross, irritable, fever
ish, stomach sour, breath bad or has
stomach-ache, diarrhoea, sore throat. full
Of cold. give teaspoonful Of california
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all
the constipated poison. undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out OF the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have we'll. playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving this
harmless fruit laxative" because IL
never fails to cleanse tho little ones liver
and bowels and sweeten the stomach and
they dearly love its pleasant taste. Full
directions for babies, children OF all ages
and for grown-ups printed on each bot
tle
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask
your druggist for 60-cent bottle of
California Syrup of Figs then Gee that
It is made by the California Fig Syrup
Company. "-Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
Thirty Years Ago
This Day in Omaha


Mr. and Mrs. william A. Paxton held brilliant
reception many friends At the pariors the
Paxton hotel which were filled with al the society
people and presented appearance Of bS4iancy
before IN ali theirfestal history Al II o'clock
the entire aAsemblass retired 10 the dining hall ana
filled al the chairs before the 100 eovsFs
The regular meeting Of the Douglas AIedical 90
ciety held In g. Georges hall. Seventeenth and
Farnam streets The feature OF the evening was the
paper read BY Or. sommurs the case OF Mr.. Park
hurst who lost his leg IN eoasting accident Dodge
street time ago The history the and the
difficulty Of ainputation fully explained and
amputated les itself exhibited.
pleasant party vas sivsn in the Cosmopolitan on
hrteenth street BY Minnie ana Fred HoyN the twenty
couples present enjoyins themselves hugely.
Branch a Co. three white ferrets and two
brown which quite curiosity in their way.
Their ability to catch rats IL wonderful
W. A. Paxton Il negotiafing with Peter Coos 10
the siKty-six-foot LOT immediately OF Mr.
Pnxten'e property a. sixteenth and Farnam street.
u Is understood that MIR. Pastor intends to put up
fine hotel II he secure the necessary frontage
The program o. the Ladies Musical society was
given b. Mr. Hytes. Mr.. wilkins and the Msses
Mile Chamberlain. Minnie Brown and Katie Lowe.
Mira MeAenamy has started an extensive south.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
People and Events

An official revision OF Boston's moral code per-
mits bare toes the stage but bare ankles-nsver.
The vefl OF mystery which long enveloped the
Arabic compound oonfection knows a "Zem-zsm'
gave 20 many conjectures its or nedi-
cinai value Some regarded zem-Zem as the active
principal OF Ak-sar-Ben pep, Others nkened It TO
Commercial club tobacco. and rude sooffers recon
niended a hair renOvator for baldheads These
unfeeing aspsrsions sprang from ignorance zem-z0m
Is more than pep. tobacco hair renovator Il is
an article OF great medicinal value. a cure
all Of surprising merit by the brewers at Mecca the
German explorer Neufed. who experienced tta full
effects vouches ts efficacy 'in restoring health
Frightening the vision physically and spiritually and
facilitating the pronunciation Of Arabic" Only the
faithful receive the full benert sacred elixir
some samples OF zen-zem have been exploited pr-
vately In this country but Neufeld lifted the
veil of mystery limitations may readily b detected
BIZ TIE pronunciAlion tsst Better b than aorI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
When Itching Stops

There 10 one safe. dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture in
stantly and that Ieleanses and soothes the
skin.
Ask any druggist for a Csc bottle of
Eemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you win find that pimples. black heads,
eczema. ringworm and similar skin trou-
bles will disappear.
A little seno, the penetrating. satisfy
ing liquid, Is all that Is needed. for IL
banishes all skin eruptions and makes
the skin soft. smooth and healthy.
Zemo. Cleveland.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
Nebraska Editors

A. II. Backhaus completed his twelfth
year az editor and proprietor Of the
Pierce County Leader last week
T. IT. Riclel Of the Junista Herald. who
has recently completed a term as post
master, has filed for the republican
nomination for representative from
Adams county.
Charles d. Blauvelt. who recently pur-
chased the Journal-Tribunal. has shed
his hyphen. His paper appeared last
week as the Johnson County journal.
Frank o. Edgecomb OF the Geneva Sig
nal published a daily edition during the
Hamilton evangelistc meetings, which
closed last Sunday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
Disfisurine AnimaIs.

SOUTH SIDE OMAHA. Feb. l6.-To
the Editor Of The Bee: There is PEN
atty for docking horses tails in Nebraska
There should be a law against the cut
ting OF tails and ears OF other animals.
Not long ago 1 read letter that was
pretended to be written by a dog and it
started out as follows:
when 1 was born I was beauty and
perfect Just look at me now. No ears,
no tail. When I was a few weeks old
they cut off my ears and all OF my
tall"
That Is about what a dog would say
IL II could talk. Anybody who cuts off
the tails and ears OF dogs ought to have
their ears or a finger or some other part
OF their anatomy cut off to see how 1t
goes. Animals have feelings the same
as people and they should be treated
accordingly.
Leading dog fanciers have told me they
do not believe in cutting off the tails Of
dogs and that It is simply a fad with
some dog fsnciers and other dog owners.
In my estimation It makes any dog
ugly IN appearance to cut off any part Of
their tail. and It seems to me that the
humane society has large field to work
In, for we see numberless dogs every day
with their tails cut close to their bodies.
II II a shame and disgrace to humanity
and Is simply a relic of the times OF
savagery when II was thought to make
person beautiful to have ears and noses
slit and the face and parts Of the body
slaShed with sharp instruments. Dogs
are Ike people In many ways. There are
worthless dogs and there are worthless
mon and women. There are also valuable
and useful dogs. Nature gave dogs their
tails so that they could express them
selves. as the power of speech was not
given them, and to take away their only
way OF expression IL not only cruel, but
should be made criminal. like to see a
dog wag his tail and thump the floor
with 1t when he is lying down and to
deprive him OF that pleasure IL cruelty
in the extreme.
No one can tell me II makes a dog
beautiful 10 out off his tail for It makes
any dog ugly IN the extreme.
II seems to me that the humane society
should start a movement to have the next
legislature pass an act prohibiting the
docking Of the tails OF all domestic ami
mails, including dogs. +. A. AGNBw.
Wss War Ever More BarbarousF
ST. MARYS Neb. Feb. Ito the
hoitor OF Inc bee; Considering the
present methods OF conducting warfare
In Europe, by aeroplanes dropping bombs
ad hbitum upon innocent and inoffen-
stve women and children. as well as
dumb brutes. manning and killing them,
for no cause whatever, does that come
within the scope Of Christianity and civ
nization? WIN someone kindly cite to
any era In history when war was con-
Quoted on more barbarian method1 II
this cannot be done we must frankly ac-
knowledge that the world Is growing
worse. and II would be a sad reflection
upon the loyalty OF humanity to the
teaching Of Him who shed His blood ON
| Calvary for our salvation. General
William 7. Sherman once said. war ia
hell" but present indications are that
man has even been improving on that.
II. SCHUMANN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
rribulatiOns Of a rroubadour,

The sweet singer of our senator's personal
staff IL having trying time these days. having
to pitch his tune to suit the tastes and tickle
the ears OF large variety OF hearers. He must
pipe a wariike lay. piercing as the pibroch. TO
suit the presidents passing policy. and at the
same time he must MARBLE as gently as a suck
ing dove that he give no offense to the
pacifists. He lifts lifting melody for Metealfe
one day. and hymns paean OF praise for
Bryan the next, and does II with dizziness that
marks him master Of the gentle are OF strad-
ding. He has twanged his lutte under the win
dow OF each OF all the many different kinds OF
democratic leaders in Nebraska. and continues
In his devoted effort 20 please all and hurt the
feelings of none Hts performance Just goes to
show what extremity OF effort may fall to the
lot OF the head fugieman OF a chiefsain who
must corral the votes in order to hold his Job.
The wonder Is that he does Il so well
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17

When the Rock Island puts in its accent
rate, Il win be careful not TO include the bus-
ness between competitive points. for II It
should. II would not sell any tickets between
those stations. The road viii only bump the
towns that can't escape It's ezactions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17

The Rock Island made a showing that its
loss ON passenger business IN Nebraska was
hty-seven-one-hundredth Of per cent II was
therefore given permission TO increase les pas
senger tariff by at least 20 per cent Which
favor ought 10 satisfy even a railroad magnats.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17

80 you're going in for public speak
ing7"
Yes"
We'll, make up your mind that you
can say more in half an hour than you
can in two hours. Detroit Free Press.
What do 1 get for this stuntT' asked
the naughty amateur.
You get nothing from me for II as a
manager replied that individual, but
IL | were a magistrate as WELL you'd get
sixty days. "-Louisville Courier-J ournal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-17
1eGSees6
.lMs1s4oT

bNNEMHAANM " AALAAAA1Ae
OMAHA. Feb. is.-To the Editor OF The
Bees The position OF r. L. Metcaife on
the religious question is indefensible,
and will be determined in the wisdom OF
q final analysis TO be subversive OF the
political. religious and social order Of the
nation.
II IL revolving 70 common sense;
repuEnant to American ideals, and ulti-
mately meahs an intellectually, morally
and spiritually entramelled people. II Is,
therefore difficult, indeed. 20 discern the
animating motive Of the declaration OF
a religious principle. by protested
lover Of democracy. which is 90 contrary
20 the trend OF modern times, but In
terprets with historical precision the
cause Of the Ignorance. superstition and
clericalism Of the past The continuance
Of our democracy. and perpotuity OF the
republic would be impossible under the
most pernicIous influences inevitable TO
Mr.. Metcelfe's admonition not to discuss
religion
Religion. the one cause that differ
entiates the nations OF the world-re-
ligion, the one interpretative formula
OF the possibilities OF q nations civili-
cations. Religion. the highest concep-
ton and the noblest inspiration Of tbs
human mind. Not to discuss Il IL sac
religious. Not to discuss II Is crime
against this nation because It is an in
controvertible truism. supported by his
tory and contemporaneous experience,
that a nation does not rise above the
religious teachings Of it's dominant altar,
unless the people by discussion and de-
terrnlned action eliminate those teach
ings and pretentions OF clericalism so
dangerous TO the welfare. happ,ness and
sovereign rights Of nation. When this
nation ceases to discuss religion It is
doomed. The man who makes that con-
dition possible will be the destroyer OF
this republic.
]. BRAxToN GARLAND.