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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
A DISAPPOINTMENT.

T understand you have quit making speeches on preparedness"
 Yes" replied the more or less public spirited citizen. T became discouraged" Why SOP"
 q discovered that the chautauqua man. agers were not prepared to pay me for my trouble"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

BEGINNING THE DAY--O my Lord, to whom shall I go but to Theef Thou hast wisdom, Thou hast power, Thou hast eternal hhe. Lord, show me the things anu ntrengthen me in the things that make for life. I shall miss and lose all, If find not Thee and if l stay not close by Thy side. In Christ'S name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
MYSTERY DE WOMAN
le Nashville Tennesseean.

From the NaShVlIIe TenneSseean.
 A distinguished physician says there is no such thing as a normal woman. We presume that what the doctor means to say is that women are normally abnor- mal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

According to estimates made by the Popular Science Monthly, the war has cost up to January 1 the incredible sum of about $iO,O0O OOO.OOO. an average of more than s77,OOO,OOO day since the war began. This amount does not include the billions of dollars worth of property de- stroyed, loss of commerce and the deaths of millions of workers. On these terms the exact cost of the war can never be estimated and the direct expenditures will not be known definitely until the struggle is ended. For each minute of the day the warning nations have to pay out s53,6l16I If this were gold and put in bags weighing 50 pounds each it would probably require the services of three minute. If the belligerents were required to gather the s4O.0 ,0OO,00O together and carry it to some designated point they would need 15 trains of 70 cars each and one of 57, each car having capacity of 50 tons However, there is not enough gold in the world to make the feat pos sible. If this much gold were coined into American double eagles, with the usual alloy. there would be enough coins to form a pillar as high as the Woolworth building, 75O feet, eight inches, and p feet square. Placed on edge, face to face, they would form roll 365S.42 miles long. which would extend from New York to a point in the Pacific about 600 miles west of San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
SPECTACLE FOR THE cons

From the Washington Star
 New Yorlx's most prominent grand opera stars are now engaged in a war of words. The press agent is manag ging to remain neutral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
wRAcKING AN ARTISTS SOUL.

WRACKlNG AN ARTISTS DULL,
 T understand the noted pianist you engaged to play at your reception left your house in huff"
 50 he did" replied MT. DuOwaite. q can't imagine what was the matter with the fellow
 Perhaps he was offended in some way"
 "Nonsense! While he was resting from his labors at the piano I thought it a good idea to entertain the guests with a few ragtime selections oh the phono- graph. I had hardly started the first one when he ripped out some sort of for eign oath, clapped his hands to his ears and fled"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

An irate Mississippian takes exception to an editorial in The Age-Herald, in which there was reference to Mississp- Epi's public hangings, Softly, brother, softly. Even Alabama is not beyond criticism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Memphis is not such big town, but it's municipal politics are just about the liveliest in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

According to political prophets, Root for Root may yet become the national slogan of the republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
REALLY TOUCHED.

HbALIAL IOUOfIED' When Asphodelia Twobble goes Out riding in her limousine The elevation of her nose
 By everyone is plainly seen. But do not think her heartless quite, Although 'tis true she so appears; Her poodle had pain last night And "Asphy" melted into tears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Petrograd is always glad to let the world have the news when the Rus sians are forging ahead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

The next time Ambassador Gerard goes skating he should take along pneu- matic cushion to break his falls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
GETTING EVEN.

"so you have been on a visit to your boyhood home2"
 "Yes," replied the prosperous looking citizen.
 "How dear to my heart are the scenes of my childhood when fond recollection presents them to view.''
 T know that's what the poet wrote, but my principal object in going back was to show the people there that that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES

dirty-faced, good-for-nothing Johson boy has amounted to something in the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

The recent celebrations indicate that George Washington could be elected to any office he wanted, if he were still alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

For strictly geographical reasons, Den yer is not as much interested in prepar- edness as the cities on the Atlantic sea hoard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Big Bill'' Thompson, mayor of Chi cago, is accused of grating. It doesn't seem possible in a man whose favorite headgear is a cowboy hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

A dramatic critic calls George M. Conan the Shakespeare of the new Ten derloin" Is that a knock or boost?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Before 1920 rolls around Senator Under wood will have plenty of time to get in training for sprint to the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

It's a pleasure to hear of an optimist like Admiral Badger who seems to think that the United States navy is really quite efficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
TAKING A SHORT CUT.

TAKING A SHORT CUT. I'm perfectly willing to help you" said the practical philanthropist but you ought to try to help yourself when the occasion presents itself.'' 'Trhe last time did that it got me into whole lot of trouble'' answered the shabby visitor. "In fact, spent some years in durance vile.'
 What do you mean?'
 T helped myself to the contents of another mans cash register
 EXPLAINING HIMSELF. Don't you think that woman's skirt is-er-a trifIe too high?" 'That depends on the point of view" "Oh, the point of view is eminently sat- isfactory so far as am concerned. was just speaking on general principles
 NO DANGER.
 I'm bitter 'gainst the Turks
 And hope they'll be put down;
 You see so far's I know,
 There's not Turk in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
A MYTH THAT DIES HARD

At any rate, Ambassador von Bernstorff nearly always has assurances to offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

The Kaiser thinks highly of Count Zep- pelin. Why shouldn't he? The count made it possible for him to drive John Bull to the verge of apoplexy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Birmingham Chinamen have offered reward of $500 for the capture of thug who killed one of their countrymen. It isn't likely that they will have to pay it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Although Mrs. Howard Gould is be- ing sued for $s6 by her brother-in-law, that doesn't necessarily mean that she will have to reduce her gasoline bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
ALABAMA PRESS

Gadsden Journal: War broke out in the Oklahoma house of representatives last week. Send for the "flivver king
 Dothan Eagle: The moving picture business has made two screen-struck girls grow where there formerly grew but one
 Montgomery Advertiser: Birmingham must not only pay high prices for mighty poor liquor, but to add insult to injury the drinkers must pay tax at the ex- press office
 Decaturs Daily: For lands sakes you women stay out of politics" says a Nashville preacher But more and more we become convinced each year that some sort of refining influence is needed in politics-espeeially the Tennessee kind.
 Tuscaloosa News: A brief item of news from Montgomery states that Attorney General William l.. Martin has ruled that Commissioner of Agriculture Wade must be held responsible for an alleged short age of accounts in the books of the for mer pure food and drug clerk The rul- ing is an important one, and if it is al- lowed by the courts to stand, it should have an excellent effect in securing more efficient government for the state The making of the heads of the various de- partments responsible for the funds han died by their respective offices will have a tendency to make them more careful regarding the type of men they select for their assistants. Hereafter they will be more concerned with securing men of character to assist them than with re- warding political helpers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

The New Haven flagman who kept sig naling an onrushng passenger train until he was struck and killed proved by his death that a much-abused railroad had at least one hero among it's employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 8, 1S79
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Gadsden Journal: War broke out in the Oklahoma house of representatives last week. Send for the "fliyver king"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
100000 AWAITS LEWIS
c. DODGE, LONG LOST
Nan Who Quit Corresponding With
Brother Fourteen Years Ago
Is Only Heir.

DENVER. Dec. 15.-There's a
dark man somewhere in Colorado
who can handle a bundle of money if
he'll just speak up. He's short and
stout. and IA years ago. when last
heard from. ne had black hair, and
if he makes his identity known he
can collect 100000.
That is the amount which awaits
Lewis G. Dodge as a result of the
death of his brother, Charles II.
Dodge. well-to-do merchant of Prov
idence, r. l. The search for Lewis
Dodge is being made by John +.
Garfield of Greeley. Coo. nephew
OF Charles Dodge's partner.
Lewis Dodge came TO the Garfield
ranch 80 years ago. hntn 1902 ne
correspondent regularly with his
eastern relatives. Then his letters
ceased. after he left the Canheld
employ and wandered away.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
TEIPER SAYS UNKNOWN
ASSAILANT SLEW MOTHER
Youth Tells Of Tragedy I'm Which
Mother and Brother
Died.

BUFFALO. y. Y. Dec. 15.-John
Edward Teiper. on trial charged
with the murder OF his mother.
Thursday took the stand and told
the jury his story Of the double
tragedy in the Orchard Park road
on the night Of Jan. 30 Teiper de-
scribed the happenings in greater
detail than in the statement ne made
20 the district attorney two days
after the tragedy
Teiper Thursday did hot describe
the assailant as a Negro. He denied
that the hat taken from under the
arm Of his dead brother. Frederick.
was his own hat. He said that a
third hat. given TO him at the MUIR
der scene. and which has since dis
appeared. was his.
He declared that when the as
sailant grabbed him - the throat.
there was long struggle in which
the two fell 10 the pavement.
The next thing remember
clearly. Teiper testified. "is seeing
two lights coming from the direc-
ton Of Orchard Park / arose and
stopped the approaching car and
asked the men in the car to get a
doctor quickly
Answering questions Of his coun-
sci, Teiper declared that at no time
did he leave the highway 10 go into
the field in which were found his
money. watch and revolver. lie said
that after stopping the approaching
auto and talking to the consta bic.
who was in il. he collapsed again
and that when he came 10 ne was
in the same spot. lie has no recol-
lection, he said. of the time that
elapsed between the various Incl
dents after his struggle with the
unknown assailant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
OFFICERS SOUGHT
CLERICAL WORK
Condition of ROumanian Army
Shown by Order Forced on
Captured Colonel.
HEADQUARTERS OF GEN Won

HEADQUARTERS OF GEN Won
FALKENHAYN. r O T. VI A y / A y
FRONT. Dec. 15.-The conditions
in the Roumanian army are illus-
trated in a general order issued by
the commander Of the 18th infantry
division. In his order which is dated
oct Il. and was found in the pos
session Of a captured colonel. the
Roumanian r. neral says:
con a tOu~ OF inspection 7 have
ascertained many deplorable facts
which threaten TO disorganize our
army.
"Our transportation service on the
highways is in a miserable condi-
ton. The wagon trains move along
in a disorderly manner and often
block the roads so that not even
single horsemen are able 20 pass.
saw many gendarmes who we're
supposed 20 keep order. but they
contendcd themselves wirh looking
on.
Il also learned that many soldiers
at the front disable themselves by
firing revolver bullets into their
future are to be placed i'm the first
firing line unarmed 10 5e killed by
the enemy.
The commanders Of different
units report wholesale desertiOns. To
stop them all officers behind the
front are instructed TO aid the gen
darmes in the capture Of the rum
Always. who on their return TO their
regiments must be sent 10 the most
advanced lines and KEEP. there until
they fall or redeem themselves from
their disgrace by bravery.
The ambulance service is j.is-
graceful and in chaos. I have seen
hundreds of seriously wounded men
who received no aid and had TO drag
themselves behind the front. al
though they were hardly able to
move The cries and means Of these
unfortunates caused panic among
the fighting troops.
I'm certain sector Of our line. dur
ing a furious battle, 1 met four Of
Gcers who claimed TO do clerical
work far behind the front. although
they had no paper, pens or lead pen
ellis IN their possession. A French
captain who accompanied me was
panied by this discovery When a
battle RACES all OF our men have 10
he in the firing line. Irrespective of
their rank. The clerical work can
be done afterwards
"Once more I desire TO impress
upon all leaders that they personal
Is have 20 make every possible eff
fort 10 raise the courage of the Off
GERS and mon under their command.
The enemy before the front of our
division only has very poor infantry
and few guns. With our 20, 900 men
and four excellent artillery we can
rout the miserable German and
Austrian hordes easily. if we fight
with proper spirit. Our troops still
can accomplish wonders which wilt
wash away the disgrace Of former
defeats
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
LAWS FOR MOTHERS AND
CHILDREN TO BE ASKED
Colorado Legislature VIII BE Urged
to Pass Progressive Legislation
for Women.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 15.-Pro-
gressive legislation for women and
children Will be asked from the Col
orado DIST general assemb bly,. which
meets in Denver early in January.
One Of the big fights will be in be-
half OF the mother who, through un-
toward circumstances. is forced to
place her children in the dependen-
cy list and automatically loses pos
session Of them for good and all
The, legislature will be asked 10
amend the present law by the addi-
ton OF a redemption clause through
which a mother will be given a
right 10 regain possession Of her
children in a stated period.
Another provision 10 be asked is
a maternity law that will maj the
state the protector of exl,ectant
mothers. who have neither homes
friends nor funds. TO the end that
the child shall be properly cared for
and given a chance 10 start life de-
Gently.
A strong organization of repre-
sentative women has been formed to
promote this legislation Among
other bills they viii ask the legis-
lature to consider are: Adult pro-
baton, minimum wage. mothers
compensation, nOn-suppOrt. restora-
ton of jurisdiction in all adult de-
linquency and dependency cases to
juvenile courts. a tax levy for gen
eral fund to insure mothers pen
siOns and a commission TO cOdify
laws pertaining TO women and chill
dren.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
MUSTEROLE-QUICK
RELIEF! NO BLISTER!
It Soothes and Relieves Like a
Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

Musterole IS a clean. white ointment
made with the oil OF mustard. Ii does
all the work of the old-faShioned mus
tard plaster-dOes II better and does
not blister. You 90 not have to bother
with a cloth You simply rub II on
and usually the pain Is gonei
Many doctors and nurses use and
give Musterole 20 their patients.
They will gladly tell YOU what relief
II gives from sore throat, bronchitis,
Group. stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
congestion. plsurisy rheumatism, lum-
bago. pains and aches of the back or
FONTS. sprains. sore muscles, bruises,
chilblains. frosted feet. colds OF the
chest lit often prevents pneumonia).
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
TO GET 10 PERCENT BONUS

CHICAGO. Dec. Is. - Several
thousand employees of the wholesale
and retail mercantile estab lishments
Of Carson. Pierre. Scott & Co. were
notified today that con account of
the present extraordinary Condi-
tions." 10 percent Of their salaries
for 1916 would be given them as a
bonus.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
PUBLIC SALE RUM VILLAGE
FARM

viii sell 40 Public Sale az the
Stude baker Rum Village farm. To-
Gated one-quarter mile west OF
Michigan ST. on Ewing av.. at the
southern city limits of south Bend
Tuesday, Dec. 19th,a commencing at
10 o'clock. the following property.
to-wit. Six head OF Draft Horses. Il
head OF Cows and Heifers Brood
Sows and Pigs. Farming Implements.
HAY. Corn. oats. 125 cords eft.
Wood and many otheF articles too
numerous 20 mention. &. W. STU
DEBAKER. Bell phone 4407. or
Isaac Kryder. Home phone 1915.
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
Carr S Melton Overcoats

Genuine Isaac Cars treble twilled meltonS,
the most enduring of all overcoat fabrics; we're
especially pleased to offer them at these prices
Shown in nice staple models; overcoatS that will
be good style as long as worn; and as nearly
wear-proof as any fabric can be. In black and
rich shade of oxford grey, S35. At SIS these
coats are lined with genuine SINNERS satin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
Superb listers, SIS to $45

refinement yl and utility Most of the models
tn some with
suited o
MOST fromH afner&
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
Comprehensive Display Of Overcoats; He

We to
man.. ONE items deserve amento
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
Smart Flannel Belted Suits
SIS, $3.50, $40, SIS

FlannelS are decided hit None nicer have
been seen than these new flannelS, featuring the
latest developments in "belter'' models Young
men are especially invited to look them over.
Blue and green flanneS; very nicely tailored;
sizes 33 to ~ chest, single and double breasted
SIS to SIS.
Suits for 'Hardto-Fit'' Men
Men commonly called "hard-to-fit' will find
here conservative models adapted to their build
models that follow the lines most approved this
season. made in fabrics suited to stand the strain
that big men impose on their clothes; worStedS
in particular, the best fabric for the purpose, SIS
to $50.
i as style. Our SIS worsteds are well calculated
chosen for durability, and tailored in nice, neat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

The particularly notable conditions prevailing
quality prices
We fully believe that the values offer cannot be duplicated
that the be matched.
THE sPIRO SPECIAL BATH ROBES $500
The with convertible collar three buttons
eiderdown patterns plids
Persian designs bdued and lively The quality equal robes
ordinarily SOLD $3.50 Full silk cord trimmed on all edges Heavy
cerized full length taSSeled girile
Excellent bath robes s295 Large showing $3.50 many with slip
per match. Extra quality robes $3.50
NEW THREEQUARTER LENGTH HOUSE ROBES $40 TO $50
Extremely design finish; decidedly clever lines The
shorter length look than usual house robe New
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

Especial means just what it says; this dsp LAY is
out Of the ordinary for the time Of year. arranged to
be just that--to offer you much wider selection
and better things than you usually see at hissea
Don't put off buying Buying now will insure great saving
your part The trend of prices all upward you know
that without telling you. These splendid values right
now; worth getting while they are here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
Varsity Six I Hundred Styles

This is where the young men are interested;
Varsity Six Hundred overcoats are specially de-
signed by Hart Schaffner & Marx to suit the
young mems ideas. There's really remarkable
variety in the way the different models are work
ed out "BelterS" and fom-fitting coats are in
the lead for favor Beautifully tailored in rich
fabrics; $3.50, $50, $3.50, SIS to S35.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
WONDERFUL tALUEs FOR s1.9s.

Trimmed Hats on sale Friday and
Saturday at S1-sS. See them Airs.
H. A. Fralick, Isl y. Main 81.
adVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
Exceptional Values and Assortments In Bath Robes
louise Coats and House Robes

woton The John Drew House Goats plat
coors and with facing particularly
Finest silk robes extremely rich cOo full silk lined
and We don't such robes being
sold elsewhere under SIS.
SPIRO SIS HOUSE COAT
house-coaing material with full width shawl collar, sill
trimming collar and and two silk
Shown dozen plain and richly harmonzng Ho-ton coorS Th
quality and wearab OF this s.
coat makes it a unique value.
Ultra cloth
Finer in silk and velvet up to $500
helpful problem
gifts boy. All departments interesting selections Ou
holiday shoppers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
Choice WorstedSuits $3.50,
$40, $3.50, SIS, $50

In these suits especially you accomplish a
great saving by buying now, We are stating
only the facts when we say that the same fabrics
will cost much more next Spring; you easily
save So to S. compared with what prices will be
then.
The suits are of good all-year round weight
The styles are the kind that are always in good
taste Patterns and colorS such as are best
adapted to these sturdy worsted fabrics, the best
wearing of all weaveS.
Excellent showing for men of every build; of
every size; $3.50, S2O $3.50, SIS to $50.
Dependable worStedS at SIS.
The man who pays SIS buys for service as
to please in both respects. The fabrics are careful
models.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-03
EIGHT HOUR DAY FOR TRAIN
MEN

Throughout the country the rail
roads have combined to resist the de-
mands of the trainmen for an eight
hour day, and will cooperate to OBJ
tain publicity for their side of the con-
troversy. The Boise dailies are car
rying news articles presenting the rail-
road argument, and the attack will be
all along the line.
The eigh-hour day will be demand
ed by the trainmen as the result OF a
referendum vote and the managers of
the railroads realize that the member
ship of the .brotherhoods of engineers,
conductors, fremen, will favor the
shorter worlId9y, and as this is the
first time employees have acted joint
ly the railroads are supplying news
papers with all manner of statistics in
an effort to capture public opinion.
These workers are pictured as the
aristocrats of labor" who receive
more money than the bank president
in small towns. Another statement
assures the public that out of every
dollar received from freight, the en-
ployes are handed As cents. The
people are not told, however, that this
average includes the $4,000 railroad
president and the employee who works
long hours and who must maintain
his home at one end of the line and
boarding house or room at the other
end.
1t is predicted that the companies
will inaugurate the greatest publicity
campaign in the history of industrial
disputes and figures will be juggled
to suit the viewpoint OF men who fear
an inroad on earnings which the inter-
state commerce commissioner re-
cords show have broken all records.