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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

A southern mob lynched postmaster the other day. This should be looked into. Candidates to succeed him may have had hand in the lynching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

If Meredith Nicholson had had a less fussy name. he might have stood bet ter chance to become Assistant Secretary Of War.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

The laundries are warning their pat rons that they will no longer be responsl- ble for garments that fade because of in- ferior dyes. Drat this war!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

A doctor advised one of his patients to give his mind a complete rest. Since then the gentleman has been seen pat ronizing the movies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
IN "DRY" KANSAS
the St. Paul Dispatch,

From the St. Paul Dispatch.
 Kansas has a law forbidding the trans portation of liquor in automobiles. This legislation should speed up the sale of stomach pumps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

The busy little bee had nothing on Won Papen, who improved each shining houi and also furnished the fuses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

If General Scott will find out some- thing about the situation along the Mex ican border and let the country know he will deserve a vote of thanks, if noth- ing more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

to tie Arkansas Gazette, which recently issued an "Im1nig ration Diversification and Good Roads edition of PA pages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Premier Asquith has weathered so many storms that he now has me con tempt for storm cellar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

There are still some farmers in Alabama who object to having their cattle dipped, but they are being educated as rapidly as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

After a man becomes possessed of a 'flivver" his chief object in life seems to be to raise a cloud of dust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

MT. Bryan hastened to Washington to do what he could to avert war with Ger many. He should hasten to Berlin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

With the Russians to help out the em- battled French, the cracking Of that Ver- dun nut may be postponed indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
ART TREASURES IN AMERICA

If Villa is not dead, he is no doubt CT loving just now a much needed rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Dr. Parahurst has incurred the ill will of Teutons by criticizing the kaiser. Yet, some of our Teut friends romp all over President Wilson and nobody thinks any the worse of them for that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

It is said that the Turk is being given no rest. That's terrible harosnlp TOT the Turk. He likes to rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
OYER IN GEORGIA

From the Savannah News.
 One way to become Georgia colonel is to get in a war and shoot at man who is afterward going to be governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
AN AGREEABLE TASK.

AN AGREEABLE TASK. Is Villa dead? We do not know. We only hope. If any bullets laid him low, We shall not nope. Our tendency at present is To grow quite merry, Just at the thought of writing his Obituary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Nurses who comfort wounded soldiers of Eood-if they are young and pretty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
MAKE BOOKS WITH CAMERA


 From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
 s40-a-month man can work a $500 photographic outfit which reproduces with great rapidity the pages of books.
 Instead of sending out original vol umes now, said T. l.. Montgomery, the state librarian, i've nearly always make copies. They are better for the reader and this method saves the originals
 The result is that the public enjoys the opportunity to read many works which in former times could only be seen at great expense of time and money. Apart from sentiment, it doesn't so much matter which library now contains the orieinas The contents of each flow anywhere de- sired.
 There has come to be world1/lde free masonry of books. Almost any good li- brary can now obtain for you the contents of almost any volume you wish. The Pennsylvania State librarian gave me only a few days ago some definite ex- amples of how the thing works.
 ITO complete an imperfect volume of a rare work, the original of which is al The Hague" said he T asked the libra rian there to have photographic copies made of the portions we required. By return mail received the bookitself'
 Ex-Governor Pennypacker thought tha1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

was taking an unnecessary risk of los- ing a precious book.
 "Supposing.'' he inquired. "a subma- rine had sunk the ship that carried it?'
 Well, it didn't" replied the librarian, "and now we are going to have mads, three complete copies of it. It will be q valuable addition to the state library.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
VIRTUE TRIUMPHANT

From the Baltimore American.
 church team defeated the Sing sina ball season. There are times occasionally when virtue is really triumphant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

There IS something pathetic in the idea of a player on prison pasepah team Knocking a home run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Andalusia Star: Heaven isn't going to be so much of a surprise for the fellows that have been running country news papers in south Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Decaturs Daily: Over in Madison coun- ty the rival candidates for probate judge are singing considerable mud. One of the peculiarities of the candidate is that he is unusually sensitive to his opponents S weaknesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
BARE BEAUTIES.

Here's an article about peelin9 peaches" remarked the siangy person. Feeling peaches?"
 "Yes. Pardon the vernacular. It's en- titled, The Denudation of the Chorus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
WHAT'S THE USE.

thrifty man was William Ring. Who saved up every bit of string That came his way for years and years. Alas, alack, today one hears That poor old Bill has passed away And his unfeeling neghbors say He didn't leave behind thing. Except a mighty ball of string.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
PLATFORM PIFFLE.

PLAIFORM PIF F LE, "Pa, what is meant by cleaning out the Augean stables?'
 Its figure of speech, my son, used by reformers and persons running for of fee who are not even capable of cleaning out rolltop desk.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
Regrets Passing of Captain Donlan

That the resignation of Capt M. J. Donlan of the Ensley force is very much regretted by the citizens of that suburb was the opinion expressed yes- terday by c. c. Burke, a real estate man of that part of the city.
 Captain Donlan," said MT. Burke. was practically the chief of police of Ensley He was the executive for the police force allotted to us by the city commission and for the past several years everyon looked on Captain Don Ian as the chief of the police depart ment He was efficient, and gentle man in the truest sense of the word. and it is with the deepest feelings of regret that I learn of his resignation. It seems to me that the city commis- sion should have seen it's way to re- tain the services of Captain Donlan, as such move would have met with the approval of the Ensley people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

X surfcit is the father or much i"s'' So every scope by the immoderate use Turns to restraint.
 -Measure for Measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
ALABAMA PRESS

Fort Payne Journal: The best way to check the suffrage movement is to feed the girls freely on strawberries and cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Marion County News: After the votes are counted in the primary it will be seen that the candidates who put prohibi- ton above democracy will be left at home to mediate upon their attempt to destroy the party that has so long made white supremacy secure In Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

NOT THAT CRAZY. There may be more than one great sin For which I must one day atone; But never did l make a din While learning on the slide trombone
 Youngstown Telegram Another sin almost as bad For which my soul will not be torn; Which equals slide tronlbones for din, That's footing on an auto horn. Gainesville Telegraph Republican. I may be punished for some sin, And grieve because of it while dyfn'; But this thought always makes me srfns I never voted for Bill Bryan
 Houston Post. There may be sins upon my soul That nothing can erase; And yet, I've never flashed roll In any public place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Entered al the Birmingham, Ala, post office as second class matter unaer aee of Congress March .. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
COSTLY IMPAIRMENT.

My poor man, how did you happen tc be arrested?" asked the sympathetic prison visitor.
 "It wuz due to poor judgment, mum" replied the second-story man.
 How was that?
 T polSed a pistol in 8 cove's face am he trembled so I laughed at i'm. Dat made i'm so mad he jumped on me, beat me to frazzle, an turned me over to de cops.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22
QUITE so.

QUITE so.
 NO woman likes to be roped in," said the independent bachelor girl.
 That depends" said her essentially feminine sister.
 "On what?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22

Greenville Advocate: When Helen Kel- Ter was a small girl, she said to her teacher, by making signs: Mother Ma ture works too hard. What does Father Nature do?" We don't suppose Father Nature does anything. He is like a lot of others-willing to let mother do all of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-22


 NOTHING SERIOUS. Ten detectives were on duty at the Grabcoin reception" 'T dare say great many costly jewels were worn"
 Yes"
 Any suspicious characters arrested?" "One of the detectives, who didn't know him, took MT. Grabcoin into custody, but he was soon released
 ANCIENT CURIOSITIES. "This museum contains number of interesting relics.' ''Yes?"
 Among the exhibits there is a dino saurus, an ichthyosaurus and a motor ca, made in 1S99."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27
OFFICE ROBBER|ES
STILL UNSOLVtO
Opening of Safes in Brown
Marx Building Christmas
the Work of Experts

The detective department has not Sc
cured any clues as to the whereabouts
of the robbers who entered the offices
of the Gulf States Steel company, 1922
1850 Brown-Marx building, and the
Mutual Life Insurance company, 629-
633 Brown-Marx building, Monday or
Monday night. The robbery was not
known until after 8 o'clock yesterday
morning. Detectives Propst and Full
Ter were assigned to the case. but lit
tie or no progress has been made.
1t was estimated that $1,000 was
taken from the safe of the Gulf States
Steel company and $40 from the safe
of the Mutual Life Insurance company,
but these figures are not certain, as
the officials of the two companies re-
fused to talk with newspaper men
about the robbery and the detectives
are reticent regarding the details.
According to the detectives, the rob
berry was one of the neatest that has
ever been committed in Birmingham
and undoubtedly was the work of ex-
pert cracksmen, as the safes were
opened without using any force. En-
trance to the offices was made by
the use of skeleton key and the
safes were opened by solving the com
binations. 1t is also understood that
some important papers were taken by
the burglars
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27
MARKED DECREASE
|NF|RE LOSS RECORD
Fine Showing Throughout
1916 Until the Month
of December

But for the recent disastrous fires,
Birmingham might have set a new low
fire loss record in 1916.
AT the first of December, the entire
losses through fire for the city amounted
to 1891, 407.41. And. by virtue of insur-
ance that was carried on the property
damaged by fire. $249, 9.53 had been re-
covered from the insurance companies.
These figures are compiled from the Of
fetal reports of Sidney Middleton, chief
of the fire department.
If the December losses are contained
in the annual report, it is probable that
the 1916 fire loss record will exceed that
of 1915 by few thousand dollars. All
of the fires in the city last year did
damage amounting to only s42S,000.
But upon reviewing records of previous
years, a marked improvement is shown.
In the year of 1914, Birmingham was
swept by fires that ruined property to
the extent of s1,250, 000
In all likelihood, December loss will be
about $4,000. unless series of costly
fires devastate the city
May had the lowest loss record. Dur
ing this month, SS996.74 was the total fire
loss. November had the heaviest, $780,
S99. 80 being consumed by fire.
The monthly losses. with the amount
recovered from insurance carried on the
property follow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27
STREET TAX DIVIDED
INTO TWO PAYMENTS
Pending Result of 3-Mill Tax
Election Only Half of Tax
Will Be Collected

Yesterdays commission conference and
meeting threatened to become love feast
among the five city executives. There
was little of interest to the public with
the exception of a suggestion by Presi-
dent Ward that the yearly street tax be
split up into two payments, one due on
the first and maybe one later.
Beginning January 1 the street tax for
the first six months will be due and
payable at Comptroller Levy's office The
fee will be $3.50, instead of s.. 1t was
pointed out by Mr.. Ward that in the
event the 3-mill tax was voted upon IA
vorably on February 6 the city might see
fit to abolish the remaining tax for the
year. At any rate, it will be eliminated
on January /, 1918, if the 3-mill tax meets
with the favor of the voters.
Various presents were distributed
among the commissioners. Mr.. Ward
gave his colleages each a leather bound
volume. There was some raillery INDUCED
in and the conference ended.
The afternoon meeting was short and
ing and only a little routine business
was transacted.
The dove of peace seems to be fluttering
about the city hall once more with ut
ter abandon. Just who will wound the
little creature was a subject of dis
cussion there yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27
ArmOr Plate Committee
Will Be Entertained

Plans for the entertainment of the
government officials who will visit Bir-
mingham to investigate the claims Of
this city and district for the location
of the armor plate plant will be ar
ranged at meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce committee this afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. The meeting was called
yesterday afternoon by Morris W. Bush.
who is the chairman of the armor plate
committee of the chamber.
"Since the government officials will
visit Birmingham early next month it
is necessary that we arrange all our
plans for their entertainment without
delay" said Mr.. Bush yesterday up
to the present time this feature of the
visit of the government officials has
not been discussed by us. We will of
course arrange to show them over the
district so as to give them the most
comprehensive idea OF our advantages,
but the details will not be known un-
til after our meeting today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27

Students of literature and the drama,
and especially the members of the Drama
league, are keenly interested in the adj
dress to be delivered this afternoon at
o'clock in the Tutwiier ballroom by
DIR. William Lyon Phelps, who occupies
the chair of literature at Yale univer-
sity. The address, which will be made
to the members of the local center Of
the Drama league, was arranged through
the courtesy of the local Yale alumni,
whose guest DIR. Phelps will be while in
the city.
The subject of the address Will 10
present Conditions and Tendencies OF
the Drama" DR.. Phelps is recognized
as one Of the worlds leading critics OF
the novel and English literature in gem
eral, his reputation being recognized in
ternationally AS an author and writer,
DR.. Phelps has penned many works OF
literary value, his criticisms having been
received as authoritative both in the Uni
ted States and England.
DR.. Phelps is in great demand as a
lecturer and the local drama league is
being congratulated upon being able to
hear him. this afternoon. He arrived last
night from Augusta and will go to New
Orleans from this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27
RUSHTON SELECTED
AS POSTMASTER
Many Acceptances for Home Products
Dinner at the Tutwiler
Hotel

j. frank Rushton, vice president of the
Chamber of Commerce, will preside as
toastmaster at the Home Products dinner
to be rendered the Birmingham travelling
men by the Chamber of Commerce at the
Tutwiler Saturday night at Z o clock. The
opening remarks and the Introduction of
thu POSTMASTER will be made by r. w.
Ew ing, general chairman of the commit
tee. which arranged the dinner.
The programme which was announced
yesterday afternoon includes addresses
by Dr. George Stuart, pastor of the
Fist Methodist church; j. e. Robinson,
president of the T. p. A.; C. e. Abrams,
President U. G. T.; E. P. kirkpatrick,
president of the Alabama Travellers, and
Morris w. Bush, president of the Cham
Der of Commerce.
Chairman Ewing announced last night
that there would be no long speeches at
the dinner. 1--WE have arranged a pro-
gramme including some lively forms OF
entertainment" he said There will be
cabaret acts which we think will score
a big hit One thing is certain-this din
ner will not be stiff and formal and we
think everyone who attends will have
great time"
The home products dinner has attracted
widespread interest and already about 400
acceptances have been received from well
known travelling men, statesmen and
prominent local citizens. The affair will
be informal and will be in the nature of
an appreciation on the part of the Cham
Der of Commerce of the assistance the
travelling men are rendering Birmingham
;ind the district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27
DR.. F. {. HARRINGTON.
TO TAKE Up DUTIES.
AS HEALTH OFFICER.
Expert Detailed by U. S.
Public Health Service VIII
Install the Fox Unified
Health System

DR.. f. f. Harrington. the newly elected
health Officer of jefferson county, is eX-
pected &c arrive from Washington today
to take Up his duties "a Birmingham.
His Offices will be at the courthouse.
DR.. Harrington will remain a member
of the Unised States public health service.
as he is allowed only years leave If
absence to thoroughly systematic the
health work of jefferson, through the
influence Of Senator Oscar W. Under
wood. DR.. Harrington was detailed to
work in jefferson county By Surgeon Cen
eral Rupert Blue Of the United states
public health service, following the re-
quest OF Senator Underwood for the serV
ices of a trained health expert for the
all-time health bureau of this county.
Dr. Harrington is expected to arrive
in Birmingham today with his family.
1t is understood that he will lease a
temporary home for his stay in the city.
At the present time the board of reVe-
nue. has voted to pay Dr. Harrington
salary of approximately $4,000 a year, but
has not provided for any funds to carry
on the health work. A few weeks ago
the board of revenue voted an appro-
priation of 81 900 for the health work
of the county, but later rescinded it's
action on the eve of the election of DR..
Harrington as health officer of Jefferson
county by the Jefferson County Medical
society, on the grounds of lack of funds
available.
The fact that DR.. Harrington Is en-
route to Birmingham to take up his
duties, regardless of the refusal of the
board of revenue to pay for the cost
of the health work may cause general
embarrassment between the board of
health and the county authorities
The board of health still have hope
that the full appropriation of $26 4S0 will
be given to the health forces of the coun-
ty to properly install the plans of DR..
Carroll Fox. Dr. T. D. Parke, chair
man of the board, said:
81 am fully convinced that as soon as
the board of revenue has thoroughly
studied the health proposition of this
county that it will appropriate the money
to carry on the work without further
quibbling. [ have absolutely no CRITICISM
to offer as this delay in making the
necessary appropriation only comes as
the result of a misunderstanding. We
will assuredly get together"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27

To properly conduct the work of the
Jefferson County Anti-Tu5erculosis league
and to meet the ever Increasing needs
in combating the disease and preventing
its spread greater financial support must
be secured, according to "a statement Of
the work rendered by Dr.. George Eaves,
secretary of the association.
In a condensed statement Of the funds
received and expenses for the past year.
DR.. Eaves shows that deficit of $1,000
has accumulated ard that additional
funds of $1,000 will be needed in addition
to the money already pledged or in sight
That the association renders a great serv-
ice both to employers and to employees is
pointed out by DR.. caves as the reason
age cost of maintaining bed is approx
mately 81 per day and the employers of
men as we'll as judges and other organiza-
tons are appealed to aid in this work.
1t is pointed out that the regular hos
pitfalls will not accept tubercular patients
and that it is to the league that the
people of the county must look for this
work
In letter to the editor of The Age
Herald, DR.. caves takes occasion to ex-
press his thanks to this newspaper for
the valuable service it has rendered, as
well as to tell of the appreciation for
all firms and individuals who have lent
their support to the organization.
His letter follows:
please accept my thanks for your earn
est and powerful editorials, as well as
news space freely given in the service
of the nti-tuberculosis work Tn par
ticular today you have drawn attention
to the root of the matter SO far as con-
Germs the welfare of the Jefferson County
association. and the in
evitable cost Of it's growing and extensive
work May L add some particulars? The
budget, as you say, involves $4,000 year
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-27
MISTLETOE PROVES
HIGH COST OF LOVING

The high cost of loving versus
the high cost of living!
Do you remember during the
holidays when you became effer-
vescent with the Christmas spirit
and, feeling impelled by the sea-
sonal motto, Glove thy neighbor
as thyself,'' you decided to follow
it's Injunction and picked out
neighbor-whO was more con-
cerned with whether her nose was
powdered than the world warf
And then she met you at the
cOme-hither look in those spark
ling eyesf And you thought that
she was happy and buoyant until
she advanced to the center of the
parIOrf And then when her dainty
feet. fncased I'm that pair of $42
self-starters halted, you thought
she was mad for she pouted out
her bantering red lips and raised
her eyes significantly upwards
And you sympathetical1y followed
her gaze and wondered whys And
then you saw a little sprig of mis-
tletOes And then-after that
g-r-r-and and E-I-l-orious feeling
you wondered why there was so
hitler
The cost of loving has out
stripped the cost of living. Mistle-
toe that sold for $3.50 barrel
last Christmas brought 80. The
cost of loving has won. 1t increased
800 per cent.
Figures as to its effect ON the
holiday practice are not being
compiled by DIR. Oscar LatiOn.