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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-22

Fancy Shoulder Beef Roast, ID 10c
Fancy K. G. Beef Stew, Id. ... &c
Fancy K. G.. Rib Roast, best, Id. =. 15c
Fancy K. C.. Shoulder Steak, lb 1212c
Fancy K. c. Rump Roast, best, lb.1712c
Fancy Round Steak, best, ID. 18c
Fancy Loin Steak, best. Id. ...... zoe
Fancy Porterhouse Steak, best, ID. 25c
Fancy Wieners and Bologna, Id. 15c
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-22
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CHRISTMAS MEAT SPECIALS
SATURDAY VALUES

Fancy Veal Shoulder Roast, ID. 1Oc
Fancy Veal Stew, lbs .25c
Fancy Veal Round and Loin, lb. 1712c
Fancy Small Veal Chops, ID. =. .171ac
Home Made Sausage, lb..-...-.. 1Oc
Hamburger Steak, best, ID. ..... 1916
Pork Link Sausage, best, ID, .... Zoe
Fancy Pork Leg for Roasting, Id. 19c
Fancy Pork Chops, best, ID. .-...- zoe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
THE SHAVETERIA

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
 Chicago has a shaveteria. The cus- toner enters a booth, where razor, soap, towels and other paraphernalia of a bar Der shop are at his convenience. For these comforts, withou. the intervention Of barber he pays a nominal amount.
 The shaveteria, like its prosperous brother. the cafeteria, is an effort to do away with the tip seeking intermediary. By affording customers the opportunity to perform the rites and services which have come to be regarded as worthy of compensation from both customer and employer, an appealing note of economy Is struck. Of this the popularity of wal terless waiting in cafeterias is convinc- ing proof. But will the barberless bar be, shops enjoy similar success?
 As rule, the waiter is not a con versa tionalist. His restaurant expects him to serve g. number of tables, to all of which he seems attentive except your own. And when you do secure the wait ers eye after much wigwagging and fa- cial solicitation, the amenities consist only of your order and his acquiescent and inaccurate scrbbling on a pad. Even when you finally pass him his gratuity the waiter generally accepts it as a matter of course. If the tip is con- siderably beyond expectation, there may be a perfunctory thank you"
 The barber however, is an entirely different institution. He waits on you alone, thus permitting pleasant diversions into topics of the barber's choice. Fur thermore, he has you down. Helpless with a life mask of father on your face and with a razor in Damocles attitude above you, you listen But the monologue is almost invariably worth while. Where would you get your daily tip on the races if it were not for communion with your barber? Of course, the horse seldom wins, but meanwhile you are learning one of life's essential philosophies-you are acquiring the ability to accept repeated disappointments. Where would be your faith in the Reds, who have lost ig- unanimously the day before, if you did not absorb the hope eternal of your bar Der? But the barber is nothing if not versatile. Politics, war, divorce laws, pu- gilism and host of other subjects find him req dy and voluble in opinion.
 The shaveteria is doomed to failure un- less substitute for the personal equa- ton between shaver and shavee is in some way secured. Perhaps a phono- graph in each booth, with diversity of ronologic records~to be tapped at the dis c1etion of the customer, would be accept able in lieu of barber shop culture of the old school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
The Reunion a Success

Birmingham entertained during the
 Confederate Veterans reunion, which
 ended last night, approximately sixty
 thousand visitors. All were made
 comfortable and all enjoyed the city's hospitality. The comfort of the vet erans was assured and while the death of one old hero was a sad incident, conditions were for the most part ideal. The oldest and feeblest of our visitors were able to go about and march in perhaps the most notable parade ever held in the south.
 Yesterday was the most important day of the reunion and was one of the greatest yet recorded in the history of comparatively young city. Many thousands thronged the streets to see the parade, which traversed the ap- pointed route with little or no con- fusion and only the brief delays that were inevitable. The militia, the bands, the sponsors, radiant in their prettiest clothes, and multitude of school children, various organizations in uniform, numerous officials and last, but by no means least, the sol diers of the Confectionery played their parts in a most impressive spectacle which aroused tremendous enthusiasm among the crowds that thronged the parade route. The strains of "Dixie" mingled with the cheers of the specta- tors, who paid tribute to the gallant veterans and their beautiful sponsors. It was sight we'll worth seeing and never to be forgotten.
 Had Birmingham possessed suit able auditorium there would have been nothing lacking to make the re- union just ended the most successful ever held. As it was, Birmingham may well feel proud of the splendid made, for the visitors were unstinted in their praises of the hos pitality extended them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19

apart from his professional duties, and despite the fact that he was a man who seldom had leisure mo- ment, ne played a prominent part in the upbuilding of one of Alabama's most prosperous cities.
 It was characteristic of the man and, one might say, of his profession, that when he was stricken with pncu- monia one of his patients, a popular young woman of Anniston, was mak- ing a desperate fight for life against the same disease. Noted specialists hurried to Dr. Bowcock's bedside from neighboring cities, but his first thought was for his patient and he urged them to go to her before they did anything for him. Perhaps it was due to his pleading that her life was s&y ed, although Dr. Bow-cock was not neglected. Physicians tried hard to save his life.
 Dr. Bowcock came originally to An niston from Virginia and was man of distinguished ancestry. Although he was descended from French royalty, his innate modesty prevented that fact from being generally known. He was typically a great surgeon who de- voted his life to others. In addition to his prisv-ctc practice, he was surgeon for several of the largest corporations in the south. The new St. Luke's hos piscl N+ Anniston was founded largely through his er",:ts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
-'s'------------------- INDIA AND INDUSTRY

From the Rochester Democrat and
 Chronicle.
 Although the war has overshadowed it, one of the amazing spectacles of the world is the eagerness with which the more intelligent natives of India are vel coming the efforts of the British govern ment to promote their industrial develop ment. For centuries the religion of the Hindus has taught them the temporal nature of material wealth. They have lived in the extremest simplicity, and even now there are many conservatives who oppose innovation. Probably Hin- dus will always be idealists. But large lumber of them apparently are adopting a healthier idealism, like that of Emer- son, which would apply it's principles to the daily work, instead of recommending a life of apathetic abstraction.
 At all events, great rejoicing in India is reported over the appointment by the British government of committee, headed by Sir Thomas Holland, to in- vestigate the economic and industrial problems of India. The Bengal member of the committee will be Sir Rajendra-
 
 ing engineering firms in Calcutta, who at- tained to success wholly through his own efforts. Sir Thomas Holland was former ly the head of the geological survey which was made of India and naturally is already familiar with many of the eco- homie questions that the Hindus must face and solve before they can engage in industrial pursuits on a scale anything like that which obtains in Europe.
 One of the points which has often been considered in the imperial legisla- ture, and which has strong advocate in Sir Ibrahim Rahimtullah, is protection of Indian industries Nearly all the Hindu business men and politicians are strong protectionists The British, of course, balk at the idea, and warmly say that they are not prepared to abandon their free trade ideals Nevertheless, it will probaly appear in the course of time that protective tariff will be the only eff fective means of putting Indian industries on a footing that will enable them to meet European and Asiatic competition. The matter will no doubt be allowed to rest during the course of the war, but when peace is restored the Hindus are likely to battle Justify for protection. It will be interesting to note what sort of report the Holland committee turns in on the tariff question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Veterans Taken Care or

"I am from Richmond, and came here for the purpose of attending the reunion" /" said Hunter Mcclure Bigger, manager of the Jefferson hotel in Richmond, and a prominent man of that city, I am per fectly satisfied that Washington was the successful city. and I believe quite a few of these veterans will come to Rich mond on their way back home, and all low us to entertain them for a day or so''
 'The hospitality of Birmingham to these old veterans has been wonderful, and they all say they have been enter tained royalty. Birmingham is one of the most hospitable cities in the south and it is a pleasure to see the way the city has taken care of these old heroes. The re- union has been success from every un- gle and I cannot think of anything left undone that would add to their comfort. It has been a great occasion and I am glad I was able to join in the festivi- ties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Appreciation by Veterans

"A veteran, & son of a veteran, grand son of a veteran from Charleston, Jeffer- son county, West Virginia, who entered the war at the age of F, in Company E., Twelfth Virginia cavalry wishes to tell The Age-Herald that in point of enthu- siasm this beats any reunion I have ever attended" said H. B. Baylor of Atlanta.
 "The committee on resolutions was good one and made an able report The convention was a business affair and some fine speeches were made. The ladies, how ever, carried off the honors on oratory I only hope we can carry the same en- thusiasm to Washington when we enter that city and meet our cousins Wilson, Josephus Daniels, Secretary Baker and Secretary McAdoo. I think the fame of Birmingham must have added to our ln- spiration. In behalf of the veterans, my comrades, I thank Birmingham and Ala bama for their kind and hospitable treat ment of us. I hope to meet all of you in Washington in 1917, especially the vet erans from Birmingham and Atlanta. God be with you till we meet again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
TRAIL OF A STRAW HAT
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
 Oh, by the way
 J. 1T. Hartley or Miami, Fla, arrived i'll New York wearing a straw hat which is fashionable in that cline from Febru- ary b on. He went to the Majestic ho- tel, registered and went out to take his first look at Central park.
 A gust of wind caught his hat and blew it into the street
 MT. Hartley leaped for it. but motor truck beat him to it, and he raised him. self sharply to see his straw hat re- solved into flat, frayed remnant.
 He jerked upward so quickly he dropped his s2o0 gold watch out of his pocket. The watch hit the pavement, the works went flying, and MT. Hartley managed to plck up the case just as a taxicab driver, skimming along, yelled to him to get out of the way.
 MT. Hartley did. He jumped to the curb, slipped and fell
 He sprained his ankle and was carried into his newly acquired room at the Ma jestic.
 While a doctor bound his ankle Mir Hartley called bellboy.
 Boy" he said. Ego out and buy me a hat-size Ts-and, boy, buy me derby, with at least three strigs attached to it.
 Yes, sir,' the boy said,
 You'll be able to hobble around in a day or so,'' the doctor said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal. or even the banner bull fight of M the year in Madrid or the run ! ming of the viceroy's cup in Cal cutta brings out so great crowd as that which responded to the allurement of the opening of spring racing at Churchill Downs and the promise of a notable contest between high class horses in the feature event, the Kentucky Derby
 Among the thousands of persons who filled the grandstand and clubhouse and crowded the field perhaps not more than one-t tenth had even slight speculative interest in the result. The greater pro- portion of the gamblers who tried their luck in the pari-mutuel machines were ''pikers," who bet only when they go to the track, and go to the track only a few days during a meeting. If there is evil in an out-of-door sport which brings so many thousands of persons un- der blue skies there is also good in it. The state is not degraded; the populace is rot morally or financially impover- ished by meetings of reasonable length held under rules and regulations planned to make the turf respectable and keep upon it horses bred to race. and not to be used as devices to satisfy the ends of gambling and serve no other purpose
 It never has been the case that the turf has been without it's fault, and the track without it's temptations, but in Kentucky, where it has been institutional for century, and has reflected and served statewide appreciation of the admirable qualities of the thoroughbred, racing has been upon the whole both TO- mantle and recreative. The breeding in dustry, which has engaged considerable capital and given employment to great number of persons happy in following a congenial calling, has been a business quite as elevated, and quite as inspiring, as any business or profession followed ip- side or outside of the boundaries of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
GREAT KENTUCKY DERBY

It may not be that when Providencel laid a ledge of limestone under the pas
 ture lands of Kentucky, from which bluegrass might draw its sustenance from
 an everlasting supply. where forests an
 cient as the hills enfolded sunny spots of greenery," this state was predestined to. become the nursery of horses bearing- in their blood the strains which Englandl had cherished as gift from the east; the
 blood which Thothmes the First, 300ts years ago, held to be the richest loot oil. conquered Mesopotamia. But the sin1
 gular adaptation of the soil and the eli \ mate to the breeding of horses suggested. to the earliest settlers the opportunity to bring the thoroughbred across tho Blue Ridge mountains to share the ad N The history of the development of the horse in Kentucky, linking the best fam
 lilies, human and equine. has been cred itable to both human nature and horse nature If the plunger and the tout thes bookmaker and his feminine camp follow !. CTS have strealled the canvass with black and scarlet, the picture of the turf hasI been more largely a noble and ennoblinsl one. Kentucky horses, and their guestsl from far and near, have contested upor,I an oval more famous for bright tradil tions than infamous for sharp practical and degrading influences The recent! elimination of the layer of odds, some- -t what picturesque, and not altogether un-s liked, figure of the betting shed, haA improved materially, the moral aspects o1t racing as a sport and as business 1, Such days sport as that for those whcs went to see the derby, and such day'sa business for the turf. cannot be looked
 upon by reasonable persons as a blotJ upon the escutcheon of the city or the1 state. It cannot cause regret that Kenn lucky was not swept by the anti-racing
 wave, partly made up of righteous puriI
 tanism, but partly of narrow and ignorI
 ant fanaticism, which destroyed the tur1
 in a number of states less interested ifi
 breeding. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Dr. R. l.. BOwcOck

Anniston sustained great loss in of the foremost surgeons in the south
 For the past thirty years Dr. Bowcocll practieed his profession in Anniston, and while his reputation resulted in his being called into consultation by the most noted surgeons in the coun- try, in Baltimore, Chicago and else where, his love for Anniston was such that he continued to labor among his chosen people, .eiiouncing the op- portunities that were offered him in q wider field. He was one of Anns- tons most public-spirited citizens and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
JOYS OF STOKER'S LIFE

From Ideas, London.
 IF a stoker's life requires courage 1t is
 not so full of hardships as some peo-
 pie imagine. To start with. the pay is good When recruit has passed the rather severe medical test imposed, he re- ceives his shilling, and is handed over by the sergeant for a six months training. All this time he ranks as a second-class stoker and he receives lis Sd per week and rations.
 After he has completes his training he is rated as first-class stoker and gets As week. with rations; if he has me- chanical bent he may receive extra me chanical ratings. And many a young fel- low who works for 1Ss a week does much harder work than stoker.
 Unlike an ordinary labo he receives a pension He has joined for 12 years, say, at the age of 21; if he decides to stay on a further 10 years, by the time he is 43 he will be entitled to a very fair pension.
 He has full pay when on leave. and a ration allowance per day when he is ab- sent from his ship; he can travel hall price on railways; he has free medical at tendance, and if he is seriously ill he is sent to a naval hospital, which keeps the highest standard of efficiency and skill
 At the beginning of his training a stoker's kit is served out to him. A full kit is quite good wardrobe. There are about 10 suits-working suits. serge suits, drill and duck suits for foreign service about four complete changes of under wear. two caps, two pairs of boots, shoes, scarfs, etc, of an approximate value ot G9.
 The admiralty further provides him with hammock, a thick horsehair bed, two white bed covers and thick blanket costing roughly 30s, so that he is fitted ur with a complete equipment worth about H11 10s
 The first part of his training is taken up by learning the complicated task oi singing his hammock. at which land hub bers display vast stupidity and doing ur his kit correctly.
 A wearisome period follows when he is under the gymnastic instructor, from whom he learns swimming, boxing. revol- yer, rifle and cutlass drill, rowing, first aid and generally is turned into healthy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
HOTEL LoBBIES
rhlnkn Mcn of Scouts

That the Boy Scouts were of invaluable aid to the police department and the city in general, was the opinion expressed yesterday by John Calman of the Strand theatre Mir. Calman stated that the Chamber of Commerce and other civic bodies should give the youngsters a ban quet in recognition of their services.
 'The success of the Confederate reunion and the great parade is directly due to the wonderful work of the Boy Scouts, said MT. Calman. "Of course, the general executive committee worked hard, and were responsible for the excellent results, but the Boy Scouts handled the affair and made the veterans and visitors forget that Birmingham was without the serv' ices of a regular police force.
 These old veterans had the greatest confidence in the Boy Scouts. They would look askance on everyone until they saw a Boy Scout and would then march off satisfied to wherever they desired to go. In fact, the services the Boy Scouts rem dered were invaluable to the city and something should be done to reward the youngsters The Chamber of Commerce and other civic bodies should give ban quet in their honor.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
THOSE GOOD OLD DAYS.

D. In the good old days the editor could al ways get a pass, And sometimes is regretful now because he can't, alas By modern rules he buys his way, and blanks the cash right down, So when subscribers fail to pay, he can't get out of town.
 Los Angeles Tribune In good old days newspaper potes just packed their grips and hiked; They used to run across the map and just when and where they liked; But now they have to pay their fares, they go not as of yore, You never in a smoker meet poet any more.
 Houston Post. In good old days ye editor. ere antipass law passed, Went in state of elegance that has not been surpassed He lounged in parlor cars and slept al ways in lower berth, But now the railroad president don't know that he's on earth.
 Memphis Commercial Appeal. Alas, alaclz, those good old days will never come again; With carefree heart we used to pack our grip and catch train; A pass would carry us afar-we got it in 8 trice, But now we stay at home because we cannot raise the price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
WALKING
WALlAING By John Burrougs.

By John Burrougs.
 Man takes root at hrs rect and at best he is no more than a potted plant in his house or carriage, till he has established communication with the soil by the low ing and magnetic touch of his soles to it. Then the tie of association is born: then spring those invisible Tigers and rootets through which character comes to smack of soil, and which makes man kindred to the spot of earth he inhabits. The roads and paths you have walked along in summer and winter weather, the fields and hills which you have looked upon in ightness and glad ress of heart, where fresh thoughts have come into your mind, or some noble prospect has opened before you, and es- pecially the quiet ways where you have walked in sweet converse wrrn your friend, pausng under the trees. drinking at the sprinS-henceforth they are not the same new charm is added those thoughts spring there perennial, your friend walks there forever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19

and promising member Of the senior serv. ice.
 Afterward his training proper as b stoker Is taken in hand. This is by nd means just piling coals on a fire. He is made conversant with every corner of thu stoke hole and the inward and outward properties of boilers, valves. pumps, fur naces; he has constant accident drill and Is shown how to lay, draw and clean s- fire, how to stoke furnace with the best steam raising methods. In the engind room he is shown everything connected with the motive power of steamship Then, and then only, is he considered worthy to be appointed to a commissioned battleship.
 The training is hard. and his first si,I months at sea will be hard, too This frs year is his test. If he is worth his salt the discipline of the silent, navy. thu camaraderie of the recreation rooms ana canteens, the loyal fellowship of the crey of 800 or so men on his battleship will have gripped his heart and his imaginal tion, and he will be proud to be a unit i'd the first line of his country's defense ana to serve in the greatest navy in the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
THE PLACE OF LIGHT Thank L CAnton

By Ffank l.. stanton.
 l. Where starlight's tangled in blossomy
 vines, And the latch-clink of a gate means
 life That's sweet with rest from the thun-
 der-strife; Only a little Place of Light When toll is ended and God sends night To heal the wounds of the fighting A place where stars and love-dreams
 stay. The bird to the nest, and the bee to
 the comb, And the Heart to its Homel Flowers, and stars. and dreams that
 wait On the cIink of the latch at a vine-
 wreathed gate: And voices of children that seem to say: Heaven is never far away! Not back of the walls of the worlds so It is here in a little Place of Lightr That is the music no world storm mars, Sweeter than ever was song of stars. The ship to the harbor from over the
 foam, And the Heart to its Home. And Toil is sweet. since the welcome
 night Leads Life's steps to that Place of
 Light; It's Peace is calling The Moses say: Turn from the Stress of the stormy
 Day To the peace of the Twilight's breeding
 wings Turn to the path where the hearthside
 sings," O that is the path that Life knows best, Sure and sweet to a dream of rest. The bird to the nest and the bee to
 the comb. And the Heart to it's Home.