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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-25

he had been secretary of the I4afay-
cite Chamber of Commerce. He was
responsible for the organization of
the different bureaus OF the local
Chamber OF Commerce. Before go
ing into the Chamber of Commerce
work. Mr. Weigel worked on several
OF the large metropolitan papers.
After Aug. /. he Will have charge
of the downtown Office that is 10 be
opened by Mr. WerwinSN in the
Farmers Trust Co. building. Mr.
Weigel viii have charge of the sale
Of lots in an addition 10 Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-25

TOLEDO. O.-To prevent further
paper containers will replace the
glass bottle at American association
parks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
THE PROFESSIONAL THIEF

From the Pittsburg Sun.
 According to newspaper story the City was visited the other day by pro- fessional thief who was taken into cus tody by the police At the safety palace, he went through the formality of hav- ing his picture taken and his measure ments recorded. Later he was fined $25 on general principles and ordered out of town. While here the fellow is said to have boasted of his activities in Rus sia, where he claimed to have found it easy to rob the people because most of them had removed their money from banks and kept it within reach. He dis played a considerable sum of money and a big diamond which he boasted was the result of a few months stay in the war-rdden monarchy.
 Assuming that half of what the fel- low said was true and that half was that he was a professional thief, it is to be regretted that the authorities were not empowered to take some action that would notify other communities that there was such a crook in transit and that he left here on such a train with the avowed purpose of going to such town, but warning others to be on the lookout for him. The police could ar rest him as soon as he stepped from the train at any station, and under broad police power fine him and send him out of the municipality, doing the same thing that had been done here. In that way no place would be an asylum or haven of refuge or a locality where he could practice his nefarious calling
 It seems, in fact it is wrong to allow a confessed crook, who boldly boasts of his achievements, no matter whether he be a piclzpocket or a higher grade of criminal, to go free. A city that passes such an outcast on to the next town is not doing it's moral duty by it's neighbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
FAMOUS COLLEGE SONGS
From the Boston Herald,


 Every person who has seen a phalanx of Princeton students standing with heads uncovered and singing the sonorous and majestic college anthem has thought with regret of the death of professor Lang- lotz, the writer of "Old Nassau
 Professor Langlotz was man of real musical attainments; he had played un- der the direction of Wagner, and he had written various oratories and ambitious productions, yet this song, hurriedly com posed, is far more widely known than anything else he wrote in his long career.
 Yale and Harvard also have songs which always bring the students to their feet and pull their hats from their heads. Brown has Alma Mater,' written by a sophomore one of the best college hymns. Amherst men stand uncovered when they sing "To the Fairest,'' the words and music written by student of the class of 1903, and Williams has the oldest Amer ican college songs written by an under distinguished clergyman, Dr. Washington Gladden., a member of the class of 1S59 who wrote ""The Mountains while teach ing school during a winter vacation Among New England schools, too, Tufts has two excellent songs, Dear Alma Ma ter," stately and fine, and "The Brown and Blue,'' more popular in character the words of both written by Prof David l.. Matulsby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01

until 1856, stood at what is now the corner of Wall and Pearl streets Pearl street then was at the waters edge, and the ground on which Front and Water streets now run was filled in at later time. space 100 feet wide, parallel with the inside wall, was set aside as a training ground for troops. ff The threatened invasion from New England never came, but the wall served to increase the importance of the vil- lage and it was kept in repair as long as the Dutch held New Amsterdam
 In 1644 New Amsterdam was given to England by treaty with Holland and a peaceful change of government was effected without the consent of the gov- erned. The name of the town was changed to New York in honor of the Duke of York. the new overlord of the colony
 In 176S Holland and England man- aged to get into war with each other again. The New York authorities then strengthened the fort and wall Sud- denly in the late summer Dutch neetI appeared off Governors Island, and the governor being absent. and the forces for defense i'll prepared the English flag was hauled down without d shot be-
 ing fired and New York again was New Amsterdam. The treaty which ended tho war restored it to the English. now 2 ever.
 Eighteen years later when q French invasion threatened, the wall again was strengthened. Then in 1885 Governor Dongan, shrewd real estate speculator, ordered road built parallel with the wall, fronting on property he had ac- quired, which he cut up into town lots and. sold off at a good profit. A 1O-foot pavement was laid in this street in 169S
 In 1899 the wall finally was torn down and the stone in it's bastions was used for erecting new city hall, which after the Revolution became Federal hall, seat of the first United States gov- ernment, in which George Washington took the oath of office as the first Presi- dent of the United States in 17S9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
The Binet- Simon Test

Dr. William J. Hickson of the Chi cago Psychopathic hospital, who con- ducts "mind tests" in connection With the municipal court, by which he differentiates the common crlmlnal who deserves the full penalty of the law from the feeble minded offender, who is entitled to leniency, has had an exceedingly hard time in trying to make Chicago take his methods serl- ously. The newspapers seem to take a wicked delight in showing up" Dr.. Hickson, or pretending to do SO, whenever the occasion permits, and It was recently announced with the usual chortles of glee that Mayor Thompson himself was proved to be moron by the Binet-Simon tests, which are now generally used by psy- chopaths in determining the mentality of an individual.
 Now comes Prof. Lew Wallin of the Psychological clinic of St. Louis, with the statement that "the present tendency to play fast and loose with such concepts as mental defect de fectiveness,' feeble -mindedness' and tsubnormality' is unjustifiable. Pro- lessor Wallin declares that it is "rather the abnormal than the normal individual who can qualify as having a mind better than that of 13-year- old" according to the Binet-Simon "afind tests.' College students and ? Auccessful men of affairs, he says, are showed back into the moron class by actual test" moron being an adult with the mentality of a child From to II years old.
 When a psychopath, and presum- ably successful one, makes state ment like that, persons who regard arbitrary mind tests" as sort of scientific skullduggery, are apt to think they are not far wrong, after all. The court alienist has at any rate reflected small credit on a little un- derstood profession. Determining mans mentality by catch questions and "jigsaw puzzles" has been found surprisingly unreliable when the "subject's" daily life and achieve ments showed him to have a mind that hot even a psychopath could pro- nounce inferior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Organized Campaign Necessary

There was no campaign for the Bir- mingham tax amendment and as consequence that measure, which ] sought permanent relief for this city.
 went by default. It is believed now that had there been an organized can vass the result of last Mondays cleo tion would have been quite different. On the 18th of January an election is to be held for the ratification of an amendment authorizing the issuance 1 of S1 1,500,000 short time bonds for the relief of the state treasury. The amendment should carry by decisive majority, but will it?
 Governor Henderson's statement setting forth fully the states financial condition makes it clear that tie best method and the c--'--- '----'---'- IT," method for liquidating the greater part of Alabama's floating debt is by a bond issue. The governors appeal to the people to vote for the amendment has been widely distributed, and 1t should be convincing to all open minded citizens.
 A committee of one thousand men well known alike for their business acumen and their patriotic devotion to the state, and representative of all political affiliations, are strongly urging the adoption of the bond amendment, to say nothing of thou sands of other citizens known for their sound business judgment who are committed to the proposition.
 With preponderance>of sentiment in enlightened communities favoring the issuance of bonds, the governor and his principal advisers deemed an organized speech making campaign unnecessary. A printers ink campaign of education was thought to be suffl- cient, but in view of the fate of the Birmingham amendment the situation presents new aspect. A vigorous campaign of oral discussion IS un- occasionally needed, for after all, nothing is so effective when it comes to reaching the masses as the stump speech.
 The amendment question is of vital importance to Alabama and those en- listed in the bond issue cause should organize at once. The time Is short, but whirlwind campaign would bring out a big vote and vote that would mean victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
PETER PANS GRANDMOTHER

From the Salt Lake Telegram.
 Mrs. Julia Ann Banker Adams, grand mother of Maude Adams, the famous actress, is dead here. Mrs. Adams was 90 years old, and for the last few years had been in 8. feeble condition and under the care of physicians constantly.
 The news of her grandmother's death was telegraphed to New York, where Maude Adams is appearing in Peter Pan," but the information was not given her until after the performance
 Mrs. Adams was born in Plattsburg. N. r., May 6. 1926, and in 1S45 accompanied her parents to Nauvoo, H., where a year later she was married to Barnaby L. Adams, an intimate friend of Brigham Young. Young Adams accompanied Brig ham Young in his pioneer trip across the plains, and was with one of the first parties to enter the valley of the Great Salt Lake. He remained here a few months and returned for his bride.
 Mrs. Adams spent practically all her life in Utah since that time, with the exception of a few years spent on her ranch near Rigby, Idaho, and a visit to her granddaughter in New York in 1S9S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Committees Harmonious Session

The state democratic executive committee, which met in Birmingham yesterday, made a record on the dis patch of business. Harmony pre- vailed and no time was wasted on irrevalent matters. There was only one session and it lasted just 30 min utes.
 The committee adopted the primary plan for the election of presidential electors and delegates to the national convention to be held in St. Louis on June '; also for the election of na- tional committeeman for Alabama.
 In strong resolutions President Wilson's administration was .indorsed and, by rising vote, the committee gave it's hearty approval of the Presi- dents policies, including the general policy of preparedness for the na- tional defense.
 The business-like manner in which the proceedings were conducted will serve as a model for all future meet ings. The committee is to be com mended, indeed, for it's good work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Paying Taxes

q was at the courthouse to pay my taxes yesterday" said F. F. Vivian, "and I hope I shall never have to go through the ordeal of giving my money to the county in the same circumstances again. I had to stand in a line for two solid hours with all sorts of people before I reached the clerk who received tax money.
 White and black were in that line. I saw one young lady who was wedged in between big negro woman on her front and a disreputable looking character at the rear. She stood there for hours just as the rest of us and finally paid her taxes. It is too bad for any one to have to go through such isagreeable experi- ence to pay his money out for taxes. The tax assessors office, or whatever of- flee has charge of receiving of the money for taxes, should hire enough coniretent help to eliminate the disagreeable feat ure of having to spend a great portion of an afternoon or morning to pay taxes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
THE TENANT-FOR-LIFE

By Thomas Hardy. The sun said. watching my watering pot:r Some morn you'll pass away; E5 These flowers and plants parch up hot Who'll water them that day? Those banks and beds whose shape
 your eye
 Has planned in line so true, New hands will change, unreasoning Why Such shapes seemed best to you. within your house will strangers sit, And wonder how first it came; They'll talk of their schemes of improv-
 ing it.
 And will not mention your name They'll care not how, or when, or at
 what
 You sighed, laughed, suffered here, Though you feel more in an hour of the
 spot
 Than they will feel in year. ..As I look on at you here, now, ShalIiI look on at these; But. as xp our times, avow No knovledge-hod my peace! 70, friend, It matters not. say; Bethink yeS I have shined On nobler olies than you, and they
 Are dead inen out of mind" |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Joy License for 1916

President J. D. Moore of the Birming- ham Rotary club has received unique New Years card from Russell F. Greinel of international Rotarian fame. It is printed in black type on fine white linen board, edged with red, and attached to the card with bit of red ribbon is a white celluloid slab on which is dis played in large red numerals in slight re- lief Ne legend 1916. The wording of the greeting is as follows:
 Heres Your Joy License for 1916.
 It entities you to one continuous joy ride-366 days-with three passengers health, wealtheand happiness.
 May you never experience blowout on the road of progress, and may your spirits be in high while climbing the hill of success'
 My million horsepower wish for you for 1916 RUSSELL F. GREINER.
 Kansas City, Mo, January 1, 1916."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
BATTLING IN THE SKIES

Philip Gibbs in the London Telegraph.
 A flight captain and a second lieuten- ant were engaged in artillery observa- tion when they were attacked by a huge hostile pusher machine-that is, a behind the wings-closely followed by three tractors-or machines with forward engines and propellers The British of- ficers immediately opened fire upon them, using one drum containing the cartridges of the Lewis gun. The pusher was hit and few off at once, followed by two others. The remaining one engaged our then while it was maneuverIng for posi- tion dived underneath it's wings and fired as it passed The flight captain was wounded in the right arm and the petrol tank was pierced.
 Two other flight officers of ours on patrol duty saw the machine mentioned above closely pursued by German monoplane, and they made steep dive towards it like sweeping hawk. The Germans saw their danger, and making a swift turn flew straight beneath the wings of the British aeroplane, passing at about 30 yards below. Half a drum was fired at them but they turned again and spirated three times round our men, while both machines were dropping rap
 idly. Suddenly the Germans decided to make off, and flew away at great pace, but they were followed at about 80 yards distance by our machine, which fired the remaining cartridges in the , drum. Some of these shots were aimed true. The Germans monoplane turned right and banked steeply, then toppled upside down and plunged to earth just inside our lines The pilot and observer were both killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
FAIR TEST OF CONFIDENcE

From the Chicago News.
 Mrs. Aliens new servant came to ber the morning after her arrival and said.
 I'm goin' to have yez, mum. today I'll not stay any longer"
 Going to leave!' cried Mrs. Allen in amazement. Why in the world are vou going to leave so soon"'
 Well num-" said the girl, "w- I came yesterday mornin you gave me the keys to yer trunks and drawers and jewel cases to kape for yez."
 "WEy, yes, so I did, said the mis- tress That showed that I trusted vou What is the matter?''
 Well, yer see, num- said the servant. they don't one of 'em fit.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Hobson for President

q am not personally acquainted with Alabama's s brilliant prohibition politician, but I have always felt an interest in his career,'' said s. w. Chaney of Cleve- land.
 T am inclined to be a prohibitionist, but I am 6 democrat and always expect to vote the democratic ticket first, last and all the time. There are many prohi- bitionists, however, who will cut loose from their old party ties and vote for Hobson should he be the presidential nominee of the national prohibition party in 1916. It is a safe guess that Hobson will be the prohibition standard bearer. He seems to be consumed with desire to keep in the spotlight
 "No man will ever be elected President on the prohibition ticket, but if Hobson should be the candidate he would make a lively campaign, and he might possibly increase the popular prohibition vote to about 5O0,OO0. In 1912, when Chafin ran, the popular vote was 207,92S."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
THE ARMENIANS
Hester Donaldson Jenkins in the National

Hester Donaldson Jenkins in the National
 Geographic Magazine.
 The appearance of the ArmenianS is definitely eastern; swarthy, heavy-haired, black-eyed, with aquline features; they look more oriental than Turk Slav or Greek. In general type they come closer to the Jews than to any other people, sharing with them the strongly marked features, prominent nose and near-set eyes, as well as some gestures we think of as characteristically Jewish. The type is so pronounced that to those who are akin to them they seem often very hand some, while to westerners they seem little too foreign-lookng. Of course, the type is not always preserved; white skins, even an occasionally rosy cheek may be seen, and there is small number of fair haired and blue-eyed Armenians
 The resemblance to the Jew does not stop with physical features. for the fate of tle two peoples has been sufficiently similar to bring out common traits Like the Je'w, the Armenian has been oppressed and Dersecuted, and has developed a strength of nationality, a love for his own people, and a persistence of type rarely seen elsewhere. Like the Jew, he has learnel to bend, not break, before the op- pressor, and to succeed by artifice when opposed by force. How else had he sur vived? Like the Jew, he has developed strong business instincts, and like him he has a talent for languages, a power of condemnation, and unusual artistic gifts Roth Jews and Armenians are very clever actors.
 These resemblaifees have made many scholars question whether the two races are not akin; whether the >Armenians may not be descended from the lost Ten Tribes of Israel But the philological basis for such an hypothesis isa lacking, and the Armenians and their languages are adjudged to be not Semitic. but Aryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Prosperous St. Clair County

'The farmers of St. Clair will probably plant the same acreage in cotton next spring as they planted last season. said former State Senator Watt T. Brown of Ragland. "The boil weevil has made it's appearance in our county, as it has in most of the northern tier of counties, but it will hardly be much in evidence before 1917; at least that is what the farmers are figuring on.
 Crop diversifcaton is successfully practiced in St. Clair Some people had an idea that it would be difficult to market any surplus of corn proftaby, but the best way is not to sell corn except in the form of swine. Any farmer who wants to get $2.50 a bushel for his corn can do so by turning it into meat.
 Wonderful progress has been made in agriculture in our section during the past few years, and our farmers are, as a rule, in good shape. Yes, St. Clair is a prosperous county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
CARRYING A BIG LOAD

VIII cTHO INV
 Among the bits of Irish humor recorded ir National HEmor" is the stor,- oe Dublin cabman who had driven a large man long distance and was then of. fered the legal fare. sIxpenoa
 Politely deferring the acceptance of the coin for a moment. cabpy carefully put his lap robe over the horses head, com pletely covering his eyes,
 The astonished fare asked what he was doing that for.
 Just to kape the dacint h--.a from seeing what a big load he had dragged al this way for a sixpence." was the reply
 The big customer saw the point and suitably responded to the cabman's good natured thrust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
It Win Be Hughes or Roosevelt

'In New York mosts of my republican friends want to see Justice Hughes head their ticket, but in travelling through the middle west recently I found that Roose- felt had a strong following said w. w. Adamson of Buffalo. 'I voted for Wood- row Wilson in 1912 and will vote for him again in 1916. He has made one of the best chief executives this country has ever had and he is as strong with the people as ever. Hughes would be the hardest man for the democrats to beat, but Will son is almost certain to win a glorious victory again"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Out of Receivers Hands

The Atlanta, Birmingham and At lantic railroad, which has been oper- ated under a receivership during the i4st three and a half years, has been reorganized and by an order signed by Judge D. A. Pardee, removed from re- ceiver's hands. This is a matter upon which all the interests concerned will be congratulated
 E.. T. Lamb, who has acted as re- ceiyer and general manager, admin istered his trust with such signal sat isfaction as to make him the logical man for president, and he was accord ingly elected to that office
 The Atlanta, Birmingham and At lantic is one of the most popular lines entering this district Brunswick, Ga., which has an exceptionally fine har- \ bor, is it's eastern terminus and Bir- mingham it's western terminus. The road has a branch connection with At LAnta, but it is known as essentially a Birmingham line.
 The Atlanta, Birmingham and At lantic has developed highly prOduc tive agricultural section of Alabama, hitherto without railroad facilities, and has extended in very material de- gree trade tributary to this city.
 Now that the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic is reorganized, with it's ef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
DRINK AND EFFICIENCY

From the Florida Times Union.
 Hobson of Alabama informs us that the efficiency of the Germans is largely stimulants. Isn't that surprising after using the German and his beer so long as the horrible example? Whats the matter with the efficiency of the Russian after adopting prohibition?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01

BEGINNING THE DAY-Show me the wide world, my God, and the deep heavens; and reveal to me no" foolish are my petty cares. Let me look up and be ashamed. Release me from my little round by the Visioh oI far horizons. Make me big enough and calm enough to live rightly III this universe of Thine. In Christs name. Amen.-H. M. E.