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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
TALKS ON BANKING
BRIDGES AND BANK ACCOUNTS

You cannot cross a bridge until you come to it, but you can't cross the river without it. The great bridges that span the Niagara river may be of little use to the New Yorker, but when he wants to go to Canada he finds them a necessity.
 Every successful life is built upon the proposition of preparedness. The man who refuses to acknowledge the fact that some day he will be in need, is going to find himself in a serious predicament when he least expects it.. The great trouble with many men and women is they live from day to day, with no thought of tomorrow. Today $ earnings are spent as soon as earned
 or before. Much of the worlds pow istence. We get into debt and never get out. We get behind and never catch up. We run bills until the butch CT and the grocer go broke trying to pay our way for us.
 A certain father lost his son un- expectedly. He had no money saved up. He lived as he went, never expecting such happening. He appealed to his bank to carry him over the time of need and was granted a loan, more cut of pity than out of respect for his credit. But he should have built the bridge for himself long before the time of need came
 We rarely stop to appreciate how helpful the bank is until we need as- sistance. nor grasp the fact that if somebody had not been thrifty and anticipated the time when financial bridges would be needed and banked their money, we would often be in a sorry plight.
 Banks are built on the savings of the thrifty. They lend to the merchant, manufacturer and individual both as g. business proposition and as a matter of courtesy in time of need; but it is a sad commentary on our method of life if when the time of need comes we must literally beg the banker, or a friend, to tide us over the time thrift would have anticipated and pre- pared us for.
 Money is not the sum total of hu- man existence, but it goes a long way toward making life, no matter how l hard it may be in other respects pleas 1 ant Every man knows that health is | a delicate thing; that sickness, acci- dent or loss of employment is liable to come at any time-and it is sure l 70 come to us all sooner or later and no one but a fool will defy all I tho laws of nature, all the advice oi men and experience of the past, an1 refuse to acknowledge the necessity l of preparedness.
 | Bridges were never meant for orna- ments; they were meant for use. They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
RUSSIANS MAKE CAIN

Petrograd, NoVember 1.---In the re zion east of Kirlabana, on the Tran sylvania front, says the Russian state nlent from general headquarters. a Russian attack resulted in the dis mounting of two enemy guns and the capture of trenches with over 100 pris- oncrs and two machine guns
 South of Dorna Watra,l says the statement. we continued ,(r success full operations in the vpltys of the Dorsek and Poutna river We cap tured here within two days seven ma. chine guns, 15 officers and 500 men.
 "On the Caucasus front we repulsed the Turks and occupied the village of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

the crowd watched his pen do it's work. When an animated cartoon of Wilson. wearing the typical Wilson smile, was shown early in the evening, the crowd went wild and when the same picture was flashed nearer midnight, when all indications were that Hughes had been elected, the applause was even greater. While practically 10,00O people got the
 nrst returns from The Age-Herald's S screen bulletins, people all over Bir-
 mingham were told of the result of the election by the searchlight on ton Of the building, which pointed north at
 an angle of 45 degrees, when there was no further doubt of the election of Hughes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
AUSTRO-GERMANS ARE DRIVEN BACK
 IN PENNSYLVANIA
 BY RUSSIAN ARMY
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on the Adige valley, between Loppio and Mori, was undertaken by the Aus trians on Sunday night The war of flee announced today that the attempt was completely unsuccessful.
 In the Travignolo valley the Aus trians continued without success to attack Italian positions.
 No changes of importance are re- corded in the region between Gorizia and the Adriatic.
 The statement says that there was reciprocal artillery fighting yesterday on the Julian front. The Italians dis persed hostile columns and continued to strengthen their line and to clear the battlefield. The weather is un- favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
Famous Artist Is Dead

New York, November 7-Henry Ward Ranger, one of the best known American landscape artists, died at his home here today. MT. Ranger was educated at syracuse university and studied art in France England and Holland. His bes, known pictures included The Top of the Hill." in the Corcoran gallery at Wash. ngton; East River Idyl," in Carnegie gallery; High Bridge" and 'sprine Woods" in the Metropolitan Museum of Art while some of his pictures are in important European collections. He was 58 years old and was born in western New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
REPUBLICANS STRONG

Mobile, November 7.-(Special.) )-Ear- ly returns, including the city and coun- ty, show the republican ticket has boiled sensational strength in this sec ton. The first ward to be received in Mobile showed President Wilson ahead, but at a ratio of less than two to one. Such returns were never known here before. In this ward, the Fourth, gave Wilson 278; Hughes 152. Mount Vernon gave Hughes 26, Wilson 16; St Elmo gave Wilson IS. Hughes 13. Nine out of 36 precincts in Mobile county re- suited as follows: Wilson PIT, Hughes 5S
 The school amendment has carried by an overwhelming vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
RUSSELL COUNTY RETURNS

Columbus, Ga, November 7.--(Spe- al)-Russell county returns of Tues days election show reelection of Judge Benton over J. P. Marchant, in dependent, by 227 majority. School tax amendment was lost by vote of 125 to l27 Montgomery amendment, 122 for, 127 against.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
WASHINGTON NOTIFIED

Washington, November 7.-Changes just announced by Germany and Austria in the administration of Poland were re- ported to the state department today in a brief cable from the American embassy at Berlin. Details are being sent by mail.
 Some sort of autonomy for Poland is regarded as certain by officials here who pointed out today that Russia sometime ago made a somewhat similar announce ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
SURPRISING REPUBLICAN VOTE

Mobile, November 7.-(Special )-At 11:49 tonight Mobile, all wards complete, polle1 Iavoraoly for six constitutional amend- fnents and gave President Wilson a vote of 2041 against Hughes 575 Returns from the county, incomplete, indicated the amendments have passed by an over whelming vote.
 Congressman Oscar L. Gray was elect ed from this district without opposition The local wards furnished surprising re- publican strength. In addition to the Fourth which stood PTS to 152 for Wilson, the Seventh was 142 to 95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
AMENDMENTS LOSE IN BIBB

Centreville, November 7.-(Special.) W. J. Nicholson, democratic nominee for judge of probate, defeated w. l.. Pratt, independent, by a substantial majority. There was no opposition to balance of the county ticket in Bibb county. It is impossible to get def mite returns on various amendments, but indications are that all amend ments, including educational amend ment, were defeated in Bibb county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
PERRY VOTES ENTERTAINMENTS

Marion, November 7.-(SpeciaL) )-Re- turns from Perry county on amend ments will be late, due to counting reg ular ticket first.
 Phone messages to principal rural boxes indicate the school amendment will carry by a safe majority The electoral vote will be largely for Will son, the Hughes vote not exceeding 50, while socialist and prohibition tickets may poll a like number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
HOUSTON FOR AMENDMENT

DOthan, NoVember z. - (SpecfaI.)
 Complete returns for President in city of Dothan give Wilson 5S9, Hughes ST, prohibitionists 4, socialists 5. A light vote has been boiled in Houston coun- ty with republicans gaining probably 25 per cent over their 1912 vote. No re- turns from county precincts are in to- night Indications are that all amend ments to the state constitution have re- ceived good majorities in the county. Three precincts out of four in Dothan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
ANNISTON VOTE

Anniston, November 7.-(SpeciaL) )-Conl- piete returns from city boxes give Will son majority of 600 over Hughes. All the amendments were carried in the city. Jacksonville, Ashford and Piedmont also gave good majorities for the amendments, and it is thought that this lead will over come the opposition majority in tie country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
A Preferanco

From the Washington Star.
 What is your favorite Sbalxesnoaroo, ., play?' asked the serious young woman
 "Why-isn't there one called "Alrs Well That Ends Well?" queried the young man.
 Yes. Have you read it recently?"
 'No. But Pm trying to be regular r optimist and the title sounds rather good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
BRITISH REPORT

London. November 7.-The British front in the Les Bouefs area was Sc verely shelled and the German sun rort and communication trenches ir the neighborhood of Armentieres and Wytschaerte were bombarded. accord ing to the official statement fror, British headquarters in France. issueI tonight. Rain prevailed all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
AUTAUGA FOR AMENDMENT

Prattville, November 7.-(Special.) ) The educational amendment carried in Autauga by 300; bank amendment by 400, and Montgomery and Selma amend ments by a small majority. The leg islatiye amendment was lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
RESULT IN GADSDEN

Gadsden, November 7-(Special.) ) Two hundred and sixty votes at this box give school amendment 20 majority Other amendments are running about even yes and no. Voting indicates an increased democratic majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
PARTIAL MADISON RETURNS

Huntsville, November 7.-(Special.) Five Madison county precincts give Wilson 353, Hughes 27; school amend ment 140 against T. Boxes are not re- porting on either amendments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
ALL DEMOCRATS WIN WITH AMENDMENTS
 THROUGHOUT STATE
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candidates. The amendments to the state constitutions seem to have car rled.
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arrested the Turkish offensive in the direction of Bedjar.
 "No change has occurred on the Ru- Tnanian Transylvanian or Danube fronts"
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gave the school amendment 293 for. 2S against. Reports this afternoon rom the county districts were that the school amendment was carrying every box almost solid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
BLoUNT DEFEATS AMENDMENT

Oneonta, November 7.--(Special. )-Dcmo-
 cratic ticket carried Blount county by
 about 100 majority. Burnett's majority l50. school amendment defeated by ma jority of 1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

Some language students maintail that Irish brogue is the ancient wa; of pronouncing English. preserved | it's purity by residents of the Emeral Isle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

With Nectar crowns every boy an girl will be able to get something nic for Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb says { buy that hat you lost from them an satisfy the winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

Rhodes-Carroll serve free refresh rents at their demonstration of Cole high oven ranges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

YeatmanB Baugh Co. say pay you election bet with new hat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

Dewberry & Montgomery have coppered wire waste basket at cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
FRENCH REPORT

Paris, November 7-(Via London.) Last night was barren of important happenings along the French front the war office announced today. Only intermittent cannonading on portions of the Somme front and on the right ba nk of the Mouse in the Verdun sec tor was reported.
 German airmen dropped incendiary bombs on Nancy ytsterday, but did no damage, according to the official statement There were no casualties.
 Today's statement recapitulates the prisoners taken by Franco-British troops in the course of the fighting in
 the Somme frint since July 1, giving their names up to November 1. The number is given as 71,532 men and 1449 officers, while the number of guns cap tured is given as 173 field guns. 130 heavy guns, 215 trench motars and 9S1 machine guns.
 Of this total the French captured 40,- 79S men, S09 officers, 77 field guns, 1o1 heavy guns. 104 trench motars and 535 machine guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

M Well &; Bro. feature Varsity Fifty Five H. s. & M. suits at $20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

J. Blach & Sons advertise new shirts at $1.5o; also Manhattan shirts $1.7E to $5.
 Matthews Electric Supply Co. adver tise Hot Point grills and their useful ness.
 Hill Grocery Co., advertise excep. tional bargains in groceries.
 Portar's suggest you settle that cleo tion bet with Knox," s3, $4 and s5
 Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. offer 42 piece dinner set free this week witt every purchase of $40 or over.
 Ham special for men, shoes for men at $4, both blacks and tans.
 Oster Bros. announce purchase an, sale of 150 office desks, both roll to, and flat tops, priced at less than hal the usual price for such desks.
 Saks-Settle your election bet witt hat from Saks, $2 up to s6 Rich's fine dark mahogany cal shoes for men at $7. M Well & Bro feature Varsity Fift%
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tureQ IS gwen as ito Aelu s suns, ioV heavy guns, 215 trench motars and 981 machine guns.
 Of this total the French captured 40,- 79S men. s09 officers, 77 field guns 101 heavy guns. 1o4 trench motars and 535 machine guns.
 RUSSIAN BRIDGEHEAD TAKEN
 Berlin, November 7.-(Via Sayville.) The capture of a Russian bridgehead fee On the northern part of the front, near Narocz. Russian artillery is dis playing marked activity.
 The statement follows:
 Eastern front: Front of Prince Leopold Between Dvinsk and Lake Narooz the Russian artillery displayed unusual activity. Weak hostile attacks northeast of Goduzishki (south of Dvinsk) and south of the Moscow road were easily repulsed. Northeast of verchy we captured 1 without loss to us small Russian bridgehead on the left bank of the Stokhod and brought in a number of prisoners"
 GERMAN SOMME FRONT Berlin, November 7.-(Via Sayville.)-On the Somme front yesterday the British
 made an attack near Eaucourt LAbbaye, but were imemdiately beaten back, the
 war office announced today. | The statement reads: Western front: Army group of Crown
 Prince Rupprecht: Although the British
 plainly intended to continue their attacks yesterday. it was only east of Eaucourt L 'Abbaye that they succeeded in making | their infantry leave their trenches. They were forced to return immediately The British losses in killed on November ] were especially notable among the Aus tralian divisions.
 French attacks over ground covered With dead were renewed in limited way. , The new attacks launched between Les ! Boeufs and Rancourt in the evening and
 during the night broke down for the most
 part early under our fire. "A German air squadron by a nocturnal
 bombing raid set on fire a large ammuni- ton depot at Cerisy, on the Somme southwest of Bray. Long continued i heavy detonations were felt as far away as St. Quentine
 Army group of the German Crown Prince: The fire of French batteries To- cated in the southern part of Rheims, upon villages behind our front, was an- swered by us and in reprisal the town of Rheims was shelled. Tn the Mouse sector (Verdun front) there were no important happenings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-08

Rich's fine dark mahogany cal shoes for men at $7.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
AGRICULTURAL CLUBS

The principal objects to be attained
through the promotion of boys agricul-
tural clubs in the South, as defined by
those in charge of this work, are:
l. To encourage and train boys along
the lines of the activities of country
life.
2. To pat into practice the facts of
scientific agriculture obtained from
books, bulletins, etc
3. To bring the school life of the
boys into closer relationship to his home
life.
4. To assist in The development of
the spirit of cooperation in the family
and in the community.
5. To dignity and magnify the voca-
tion Of the farmer by demonstrating the
returns which may be secured from
farming when it is properly conducted.
6. To enlarge the visi n of the boy
and to give him definite purposes at an
important period in his life.
Z. To furnish to the aggressive, pro-
gressive rural school teacher an oppor-
tunity to vitalize the work of the school
by co-relating the teaching of agricul-
ture with actual practice.
The aim of the boys club work is the
same as that among men-viz, to Sc
cure the adoption of better methods of
farming and greater yields at less cost.
Many of he boys in the clubs who be-
gin to study agriculture in this way will
continue the study in the agricultural
colleges; others will continue such
efforts on their farms. and all of them
will make more useful and more efficient
citizens. From the pleasant and pro-
itable experience of owning and man.
aging their small plats, they will de-
velop into independent, intelligent far
mers.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
SUNDAY FOR PREPAREDNESS

The high note sounded most consis-
tently by ''Billy" Sunday in Trenton,
N. j., has been one of national prepared
ness, which he coupled with an invari-
able plea for militant Christianity
Having preached the gospel of big guns,
superdreadnaughts, submarines and di-
lated upon the prowess of Napoleon and
other great generals of the world at
nearly every meeting, Trenton was
quite prepared for declaration by Mr.,
Sunday that he would like to follow in
the footsteps of Ro )sevelt or Bryan by
becoming colonel of a regiment in the
event of this country getting tangled
up with any foreign power.
Mr.. Sunday was brimming over with
military enthusiasm and war spirit when
ne outlined the part he would like to
play in the event Of war.
"God is a God of war as we'll as of
peace, he declared. "We must fight
as well as pray. We must be militant
as well as persuasive. l believe in ar
bitration, but sometimes a strike is the
only way to settle difficulties.
''If it hadn't been for war, we would
be singing God Save the King, instead
of My Country 'Tis of Thee. If it
hadn't been for war the bloodhounds
would be chasing the negroes through
the swamps and canebrakes today. If
it hadn't been for war, Spain would still
be tearing at the heart of Cuba. If it
hadn't been for war, the flag of Mexico
would be waving over Texas, New
n exico, Nevada and California.
Preparedness? Yes, l believe in
that too. believe in battleships and
submarines, and if any of the nations
across the sea should care to find
out whether the American people
believe in the Monroe doctrine, let,them
start something. If they do, would
like to be colonel OF regiment.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
To Cut-Out Weddings

If the bill proposed by the Elkton
Improvement Association is enacted.
Elkton will no longer snjoy the reputa-
ton of being the Gretna Green of Mary
land and the couples who 90 here
from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New
York and Delaware to be married will
have to seek another haven. A deter
mined effort will be made to have the
present law relating to markings repeal
ed and more stringent one placed on
the statute books. The bill is to be
framed after the Delaware marriage
law, which requires residence of 96
hours before a license can be Issu ID.
The proposed new law also will require
that the girl be Is years old instead Of
16 as at present, before a license can be
issued. During the last year nearly
5000 marriage license were issured here
mostly to out-of-town couples"
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
GO TO CHURCH

Go to church because it will help you
with your employer; it will help you in
business; it will help you in your pro-
fession.
The man who goes to church doesn't t
have to wait long for his reward in the
next world. He gets it right here. If
you are an employe you may rest as
sured that you will not lose any caste
with your employer when he learns that
you are regular attendant at church.
If you are engaged in business, people
will trade with you more readily if you
go to church. They rightly figure that
a merchant who goes to church regular
ly is honest They feel that unless he
is great hypocrite, the merchant who
goes to church will deal fairly.
The doctor who is a regular attend
ant at church can be trusted. His pa
ITEMS know that, in addition to his skill
as a physician, he is sober, depend
able God fearing. 1t is plain that a
physician who is regular church goer
soon earns the confidence of the COM
munity. The same rule applies to the
doctor. 1t applies to all professional
men.
In must be perfectly clear then that,
no matter what your station in life
may be, you will be a ready winner if
you go to church. The material bene-
fits of going to church must be of bene-
fit to everyone. Who will deny the
spiritual benfits? Everybody can lay
up lasting treasures. Get the go 10
church habit. 1t is the very best habit
that you can acquire.
Go to church yourself !,
Induce your friends to go to church.