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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

about his experience and he wrote about 1t, but he could not produce ths tack to prove his case. so the people who laughed at him did not profit bs his lesson. and they went about build ing in the same way he did. They re- garded his warnings as wet paint sign. They had to rub their fingers upon the painted surface to see if. it had not really dried and the sign left on as a sort of April fool joke.
 It narrows down in the final analysis to a matter of ego. The man who in- tends to build will not take heed of the man who has had an unfortunate experience in building, because he feels that he is shrewd enough to look after his own interests and safeguard his own rights, notwithstanding the fact that lie Is engaging for the time being in a business enterprise that is totally foreign to him. Benjamin A. Howes, in his book on "Building." re- counts typical case:
 "Once upon a time there was fla nous author who wanted to build a house-to build home. as the real es- tate advertisements put it. He had plans drawn by an architect and got bids for its construction in permanent and fireproof material. But that's half as much again as I have allowed! he cried So it was decided to build in cheaper construction and by days la bor' with the direct supervision of the authors family. thus saving the con- tractors profit. When the house was finished-and it was very attractive, even though it would never be fami- ly homestead. because it would hardly last long enough for that-andf the famous author was happily ensconced, he was asked: And was the house built for your original allowancep 9 Half of it wasp replied the famous author"
 When man sets out to buy 5-eent loaf of bread he gets a loaf of brea l for cents. When he sets out tn build a residence for s25.000 there are no reasons why he should not be able to build it for that amount.
 The man who is going to build should definitely know two things:
 1. Exactly what he is going to geI for the price he expects to pay.
 g. The outside limit of cost for the completed structure.
 To demand these safeguards is per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
ITALIAN ARMY HAS
 AN ART DEPARTMENT
Object Is to Preserve Relics
 From Destruction
DOES VALUABLE WORK
Finest Buildings in Venice Protected by Sandbags-Millions of Dollars Worth of Art Taken in Charge
 Since the Beginning of the War

Headquarters of the Italian Army. June 21.-(Correspondence of the As sociated Press.)-A department of fine arts is one of the features of the Italian army It is attached to the general staff, and it has proved to be such a highly important feature in modern warfare that admiration of it was ex- pressed by General Joffre and the late Lord Kitchener during their visits to Italy.
 This art department was organized by General Cadorna, commander-in chief of the Italian armies, primarily for the purpose of protecting and pre- serving the art treasures in the fighting areas, not only in Italian territory, but in places taken from the Austrians Ugo Ojetti. an art critic of interna- tional reputation. who has long been officially identified with Italian art and architecture, was appointed the head of the department just year age, since which time many million dollars worth of art treasures have been taken in charge.
 The art department is kept fully in- formed regarding any new advances on the part of the Italian army, and it frequently acts under artillery fire Once the Austrian troops have been definitely dislodged, the art depart ment conducts a thorough search for art objects, and takes complete charge of those that the Austrians have left behind. The search often leads into graveyard tombs and into vaults under churches. where the treasures were hid den for safekeeping in the early days of the war. But in many instances the Austrians have taken everything away with them. For instance. they removed 1900 objects from the archaeological museum at Aquileja on the night oi April 2S, 1915, according to Lieutenant Ojetti, at the very time Austria was offering this city to Italy through dip lomatic channels.
 According to Lieutenant Ojetti, il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

tural plans is merely the first step, the construction is second: equipment decorating and furnishing, other steps or processes. All are elements in the hnal unity. They must be considered together in the beginning, prior to the time of actual work
 Nothing concerning a contemplated building should be definitely decided until all things concerning it are ready Tor decision. To prevent excessive ex- penditure on one part. and inadequate expenditure on another. work should not be begun until all features are brought into proper relation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Not Extraordinary

From the New York Times.
 Down on the station platform at Tus. caloosa, a travelling salesman from At. lanta was killing time" until one ol the semi-occasional trains which run in that section could happen along. At the far end of the platform, in the sun. an aged darky sat on a bench in reverie. The salesman. for want of something better to do. began conver- sation.
 Good morning, Uncle"
 "Mawnin' Marse Clint"
 What's your name. Uncle?
 Nah name?" He looked up, sur- prised at the strangers ignorance. 'Mah names Geo'ge Wash'n'ton, Marse Clint"
 The drummer scratched his head in mock perplexity.
 George Washington-George Wash ington," he unused, aloud. Seems to 1ue I've heard that name before, uncle"
 Reckon y'all has," replied the aged one, complacently. "Ah been roun' heah goin' on S4 years. Marse Clint"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Turning Sunshine Loose

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 "It's dark day." some one said to Brother Williams. "a very dark, hope less day"
 And then the old negro said: Hits ez you look at it. But why don't you unlock de sunshine? Amt you got some hid round de house somers-in some ol co'ner what you clean forgot? Stir round! Stir round, an tu'n de sum- shine loose. It's dar-in yo house and heart'
 Here" the dark day mourne- said, There's dollar for you. old man."
 Bless God;" Brother Williams said. T knowed you'd turn loose de sun- shine. Hit wuz in you pocket all de time!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal

To all knowing sufferers of rheumatism. whether mus cular of the joints. sciaca lumbasos. backache. pains in the kidneys neuralgia pains. write to her for home treatment which has repeatedly cured all of these torures. She feels it her duty send 1t to all sufferers FREE. You yourself at homo as thousands will testify-no change of climate being necessary. This simple discovery banishss uric acid from the blood. loosens the stffened joints. pures the blood and brightens the giving elasticity and tone to the whole system the above interests you. for proof address
 Mrs. M. Summers Box R. Notre Dame. Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
In the Right Place

From the BrunOnlan.
 The visitor at the asylum paused be- fore a lunatic who alternately smota his head with a hammer. ceased and smiled beatifically.
 Why do you do that?" he Queried.
 Because" quoth the nut. it feels so good when stop"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
A Position of Immunity

From the Washington Star.
 You people all seem to take a great deal of loose talk from that man in a frock coat"
 "Yes," replied Bronco Bob "FIe sort O put it over us. because he knows he kin. He's the only undertaken In Crimson Gulch. No matter what kind Q trouble comes up, there's necessarily an understandin' that he's to be sur vivor."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
OJETTI TELLS OF WORK

In an interview with the correspond ent of the Associated Press. Lieutenant OJetti told of his work and said that the war. instead of killing the artistic spirit would make the art treasures Of the Old World more loved than ever
 Right in the midst of this great war" he said. 'the Italian government IS doing its utmost to protect all ob- Jects of art. and the rudest soldiers In the trenches show a decided interest in art objects. For instance, at Aquileja, which we finally took from the Austrians. we dug up an old Roman mosaic, and not only the King has wis., ited it many times. but thousands and thousands of our soldiers do likewise"
 Within 10 years" he continued, q look for the development of a new epoch, in both art and literature, not only in Europe. but in the United States I expect to see the world de- velop1ng manly literature embodying both human and eternal clements Man Kind will have come to simpler, and more profound way of thinking Our old art treasures will be cherished be- cause humanity will have q need of rest from worry over material mat ters. and objects of fine art are the consolation of a tired spirit. All art movements in history have originated in unhappy social conditions, in the iieeu VI HeHtaI reIuge from material, rth-to-earth weariness
 The new art period will be one of classic simplicity, with a vast amount Of architectural production. and sol- elnn and impressive monumental sculp- ture. but with little painting.
 Tn literature the knell of the nerv- ous, womanly, sentimental, weepng-wli- low class of writing has been sounded People in every condition of life have learned to suffer courageously, and look With contempt on weakness with tears Within the next decade or two the world will produce Virgils-a Iitera- ture very clear. very easily read, calm in spirit sober and truly profoun6 D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
SCHOOLS OF MARION COUNTY

was elected county superintendent and subscriptions were taken to supplement the salary paid by the state and he gave his full time to the work. From that time unti lthe present, the public schools have grown in efficiency and usefulness and rank well up among the schools of the state. The county is part black belt ard part table land. This division marks an important problem of our school work,
 for the black land is owned in large tracts
 by a comparatively few white people and tenanted by negroes, while the poorer land
 is owned and cultivated by white peo- pie and held in smaller farms. In some
 of the black belt districts we have pos
 sibly one white school with 10 or 12 pupils
 and perhaps six negro schools with from
 75 to 100 pupils each while in some of
 the white districts there are no negro schools. Perry has about 45 schools for
 whites and 50 for negroes The terms of
 the schools have been gradually length
 ened until all white schools run at least
 seven months in the year and some by supplementing run eight, while the negro schools are run five months. The state owns F schoolhouses for whites, built
 under the state plan, and creditable to the county and state, while a few of the old disreuptable houses remain Most of them are supplied with nice equipment. During the past year seven houses for ne-
 groes have been built under the Rosen- wald-state fund, which are a credit to any portion of the state. We have 10 of
 these white schools in which two teach CTS are employed, one of three and two of | five each Three negro schools of two | teachers and two of four each. A sys- | tematic campaign is on for consolidation | of schools and transportation of chill | dren and as soon as we can solve the | transportation problem satisfactorily we | will have at least five consolidated white | schools in no one of which less than | three schools will be united. As the eli
 max to this we have one of the best | county high schools in the state under the | able management of J. A. York of Ma | rion.
 | What is said here is not said in boast l ful spirit. On the contrary, we realize l that the work is just well begun and we
 propose to carry it on, improving at ev-
 cry opportunity until we are second to none in the state. Perry Is well up among
 the counties of small illiteracy and eff forts are being put forth to decrease
 what we have, most of which is of the
 negroes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

was the policy of Austria before the war to hide from the Italian population all the Roman remains suggestive of the Italian origin of the country i1 what is now known as "unredeemed Italy," but he said that after the war the world will have. through the new Italian occupation, a much larger store of Roman antiquities, the existence of many of which has hitherto been un- known
 The work of the art department in Venice has given that city the aspect of a much bandaged football player. All of its monuments have been care
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

While Perry county has been among the noted counties of the state in the excel
 lence of it's schools for 75 years, this has been due more largely to it's denomi- national and private schools than to it's public school system. As far back as the thirtes of the past century, Marion, the county site has been thought of as the home of such institutions of learn ing as Howard college, Judson institute,
 Marion seminary for whites, and the Lincoln Normal school for colored peo- pie. If one were to travel the state over
 for the purpose of finding a community
 of any size which has not come in con-
 tact with Marion through some one of
 her schools. he would probably not sue
 ceed. At present Marion has in the Mill
 itary institute under the supervision of Co.'s. H. o. and w. L. Murpee one oT
 the best military schools in the south
 in the Judson one of the class A col
 leges for young ladies that is noted from
 one end of the country to the other, and in the Marion seminary, the Pres
 byterian college for young ladies of the state.
 But it is not of our excellent private
 schools that the writer is asked to speak, but of Perry's public schools. Our pub lie schools have not at all times kept pace with our private schools and, in fact, the real growth and development of Perry's public schools began about 15 years ago and many of the features of the present laws with regard to county | board control were voluntarily put into | effect in this county before the laws were | passed by the legislature for the state. l About IA years ago. in a mass meeting of the citizens of the county, board of edu- | cation was selected by the people vol
 untarily and without law, and rules for | governing and controlling the county i schools were made. As stated above, ] these rules might in many respects have
 served a model for the county board | law which is now the law which d1-
 rects the management of the public 1 schools of the state. Col H. O. Murfee,
 Dr. Edward Swann, Judge J. H. Tay- 1 lcr Superintendent A. M. Spessaw and J.
 A. Moore constituted the first board thus l selected and remained as such until the
 county board law was passed by the leg
 islature MT K. G. Hoover, now super l intendent of the Demopolis city schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Presenting Women's WearableS Most
 Unusually Priced at SakS-- Monday!

GE1CONOMY was never more apparent 5s@9 than at the present time and to- morrows offerings will furnish conspic- uous proof of the advantage of buying at SakS the store of real values
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

fully protected against the stray shells that no less than 100000 sacks full of sand have been placed around the finest buildings and monuments. By actual count 10000 such bags protect the Basilica of St. Marks. In addition so extensively have wooden supports been put about certain buildings. that many or them. such as the Ducal Palace, seem to have been rebuilt Because of the peculiar construction of the Ducal Palace 1t was feared that a single shell striking a given building might re- suit in the collapse of the entire struc- ture and the loss to the world of a priceless example of architecture. Bags of sand could not be used because their weight might cause the buildings to fall or sink. It was necessary to erect full set of brick or wooden arches to catch the real ones, should they be moved by the shock of shell.
 Lieutenant Ojetti, aided by the half sailor masons of Venice, labored for weeks until now almost every monu- ment famous for it's artistic value has been covered in some manner. Or course, it has been impossible to cover the Campanile, and such towerlike structures, but the interior ceilings and paintings were removed wherever pos slble. A typical example of the extreme care used to protect the masterpieces was seen at the Scuola di San Rocco, from the walls of which were removed all the famous oils by Tintoretto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
New Arrivals in Summer Dresses
$5.95, $S.5O, $9.95 $12.5O and $500

The display involves worthy selection of sport styes porch and baseball dresses cotton voes striped and plain nens cotton gaberdens mulls and embroidered voies. Especially appropriate for present weather condl tions and possessing comfort in vast degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

Entirely different from those. shown at other stores. Exclusive ideas in rose, green, white and blue, shawl or medium collar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Georgette

Eight charming styles that the most fastdious dresser will find keen interest in These brand waists, fresh and beautiful and the styles the most favored within the broad realm of fashion Many are ruffled some pleated, others trimmed with French Val lace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

Wonderful variety in new cotton voes and organdies, large sailor collar trimmed with French Val and Vene
 tan aces Compare these waists with the best in town, shop around and then you'll agree that these values compare faboraby with many sold at double the price,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

All the newest models in the smart est weaves and colors. Ideal for va cation use and for chilly evenings particularly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02

Wonderful variety of checks and stripes in tan, navy, Copenhagen, black, gray-all new models of the most striking character.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-21
PITTSBURGH CAR CRASH
INJURED 22O WORKMEN
Score Seriously Hurt When
Trolleys Bearing Westing-
house Employees Meet

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2i.--A score OF nor
sons were seriously Injured and more than
goo less seriously when an Ardmore ptreet
car crashed Into tho trailer OF another car
az Edgewood Acres this morning The Ard
moro car waa hauling a trailer. ana the
four cars were loaded with 400 westlng-
ho0se employees, ON their way to work
The trailer and lead car were reduced 10
junk and mass OF humanity was pinned
under the wreokaEe. a dozen other oars
following furnished willing rescue workers..
but II was more than an hour before All
could be extricated
Morgan Roberts, thlrty-slx yfars old,
sustained n spinal fracture and Is dying in
the Columbia Hospital at Williamsburg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-21
TWO SIZES

MitchaII-aFo Foomy, = passenger Six,
With 127-lneh wheeIbase.
high-speed, economical 4e-horse-
power motor. disappearing extra
sesFs ana ~ e4ua features included.
Price SI4o0, 4. o. b. Racine
Mitchell Juniors SIX >, do RssssSEer si@IIer
lines, with l20inch wheelbase. A 40
hoFsePowsr motor inch smaller
bore than larger Mitchell.
Price sIISo, I. O, b. Racine
Also al styles OF enelased and c0nvert-
ible bodies. Also demountable tops.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-21

4 10 Tho last anhernetofiai campaign to en-
set civil service laws fnr the state depart
menis Tranefers are contemplated in lfn-
poriant stnte ofilcna remoyaia are threai-
/ ened df tried oficlais who never have inter
| fered Or participated 70 politics and the
/ last consideration ~ HARRISBURG seems 20
be The Interest of The pnhlc ~ Or eiiielent
administration.
"Dcsperate political methods are being
| ruthieasiy resofted to IN order 20 coerce
nm independent branch Of the state goy-
! ernmanf, namely the Legislature. and
This confSe is largely prompted BY a fac
tlonai contest of cartRIn whrd politicians
In Philadelphia for the purpore uf iniurng
tho good name % the State destroying the
efficiency Of the Goyefnment aud the har.
inony OF the approaching scseion.
The situation, however. IL we'll under
eiood throughout The state, and the contest
viii 30 on until the flnah ending In tho
election of Baldwin az Speaker hy sub
fiantlai majority of the Republican rnem-
hers on The nrqt ballot The result of the
election win show that the people arc fully
alive 10 the politics operating, and that
they resent the methods which have been
employed.
The Ware dinner was attended by more
than 800 Among the guests we're state
Senator Edwin H. Ware, Judges Rogors and
Patterson. Fred w Willard, Finance Com
mlttee Chairman Joseph T.. GafHney Re
corder of Deeds James NJ uazlett, Director
% Public Safety william II. Wilson, State
Representatives Miluer and Wells, Assist
ant Director OF Public Works Joseph L.
Baldwin, Aasstant Director Of Supplies
Peter ]. Hoban, Select Councilman Glas-
gov. Of tho Forty-elghth Ward Common
Connclnen Stockiey and Kelley. Magistrate
Carl u. Baker and Frank J. Ryan, leader
In tho Thirty.slxth Ward
has progressed recently" said ConEress-
man Ware. "rhe splendid laws enacted two
years ago show the progress the party has
made.
II want 10 call your attention 20 the fact
that tile Leglslatutcs OF Pennsylvania have
been Republican for many years, but no
attempt was made TO pass humanitarian
legislation until tvs years ngo
in 1912 the delegates to tho Republican
National Convention from this State sat
In Chicago ard saw the Republican party
stoerod on TO the rocks The national COM
mitteernan. who was n hold.ovcr from the
year preceding, sat on the stage and helped
to steer the party on to tho rocks
PRAISES THE GOVERNOR
I'm 1914 Pennsylvania had great personal
interests Mt stake. The result was that our
present great Governor, that great educator
Of Phlladelpha. was prevailed upon 70 be
the candidate for Governor.
what conditions confronted hm7 There
had been no State election since 1912. The
only record Of the sentiment OF the voters
was that in 1919 $4,000 Progressive votes
mad been cast and 100000 Democratic
Starting in with only the Taft vote of
273,000 the Governor had TO face the COM
bined vote OF tho Progresslves and the Dem
ocrats, or $4,000 votes
but tho people had faith I'm his personal
platform, and with fusion against him he
was elected by majority Of $4,000. The
senior Senator was also elected but IL he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-21

had had fusier against him he would have
been defeated hv 10000
After The Loxiaiaturs convened the
humanitarian ieeisiauon was passed
through she insistence Of the Governor.
Some take issue with that. and cay, we put
tho humanitarian lesisiatioh on the statute
books
take tho trouble 10 look a few months
back. The two United states Senators
from Pennsylvania were the only Repub-
iitaap 10 .ho Senate who Joined with the
ten Democratic Senators from the South
who voted against the federal child labor
Law. DO you think that these men forced
through the PENNSYLVANIA child labor law7'
INDIRECT HINT AT KNOX
Congressman Ware then Indirectly hit at
Phlander e Knox
Some one has said that factlonal fight
does the party harm" he eald. What
about New York? In the canvass for United
states senator one man had not only the
backing OF all the great powers IN New
York but OF Barnes and OF Theodore Roose-
welt Hut a plain, practical man OF the
people, who believed that no power In the
country could prevent him from being
elected went into every part OF tho State
and met the people fIo was tho newly
elected Senator William NJ Calder. lie
was elected by greater majority than
Knox received In Pennsylvania. IT does the
party good come times for tho people TO
have an opportunity 70 Sec and hear tho
men they are askod 20 vote for"
Governor Brumbaugh az Harrisburg last
night denied that he IS TO aelt for the
resignation OF napkng Commissloner
Smith, Following a conference with tho
commissioner, the Governor said:
'I have not requested Banking Commits
sioner Smith TO resign. and he has not re-
signed" The Governors change OF front
is believed TO he the result OF the protests
that poured into the executive offices from
prominent bankers all oyer the state