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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
BILLY AND BILLIARDS
,m the Baltimore News.

From the Baltimore News.
 MT Sunday in his strictures upon the ancient and now highly scientific game of billiards adopts logical pro- cess analogous to metonyny in rhet- oric--he takes, or if you prefer, mis- takes. it's associations for the thing it. self. With the game as such, unless we adopt the theory that all pastimes are sinful, we can have no more quarrel than MT. Sunday professes he has with the Y. M. c A. It is an avocation, often a vocation, requiring much skill, coolness and judgment \ man who seeks proficiency in billiards has need of a steady hand and of clear head. The emulous digits, the blurred op- tics with which the Arch -Fiend Rum afflicts his votaries do not become the expert of the cue. He must be in can afford neither twitching of muscle nor alteration of vision. Is it Willie Hoppe who is said to be such an exam pie of abstemiousness?
 But the game of billiards, innocent enough and excellent enough in itself, has become tarred with evil associa- tions. The billiard room has been made the adjunct or. as MT. Sunday phrases it, the first cousin of the saloon" "Billiards," to the notion of the unso- phisticated, possesses dissipated smack, it connotes drinking and de- bauch, gambling, loafing amid bad sur roundings, the smell of stale cigarette smoke, bad air and worse language. A certain grande dame of fiction, wishing
 to sum up in a phrase her disapproval of young man, said that he had bill lizards written all over his countenace. What is more, the game has to cer- tain extent justified it's reputation. It has had an unfortunate penchant for bad company and surroundings. It has, indeed, seen entirely too much of the saloon; fortunately, in Baltimore that association has been broken off But if billiards has shown too great fond
 ness for low company. it has also fig ured to advantage in respectable cir cles. Persons of impeccable reputation have yielded to it's, Vaccinations.
 The obvious thing, then, would seem not to prohibit billiards but to expur- gate the surroundings under which the game is too often played Billiards, we submit. is a good name; the Y. M. c. A. we further submit, is a good place; the combination should be ex- ce1lent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

R. FRANK CRANE, in an address
 before the Dallas Ad club recently 0 gave to the advertising men 10 principal points about advertising, which are printed in the Editor and Publisher of New York, as follows:
 Summing in a few lines an interesting address by Dr. Frank Crane before the Dallas, Tex, Ad club, his principal points might be called the ten commandments of advertising, as follows:
 t1. All advertising should be clear. It ought to state just what your business is, and where it is, giving your precise address.
 "2. Advertising should be reckoned as a part of your business. It is as necessary as the sign over your door.
 ''3. It should be regular and constant People trade with the firm whose name is familiar to them. The newspaper ought to be your partner
 A. The newspaper, going daily into the hands of the people, is the best medium for advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

matter herein is free Inquiries from any source are welcome and will be han dled as carefully and rapidly as possible.
 "A fair presentation of our side of the prohibition question is solicited. The statements herein may be relied on ab- solutely, as the utmost care is taken in their preparation.
 Plate matter on this sheet, or stereo- types or mats of cuts, may be secured free of cost upon request. Address Pub licity Department, S01 United Bank build ing, Cincinnati, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

THE SCHoOLMASTER' DREAD. Now cometh the time when the unhappy
 wight
 Who teacheth juvenile school Wakes up with a start in the dead of the
 night
 And imagnes he hears April Fooln'
 NEEDS NO ENCOURAGEMENT. "A man was in here just now trying to persuade Dibsworth to take some maga- zines'
 q hope he failed in his nefarious pur- pose"
 "why do you look at it that way?'' "Dibsworth takes all my magazines now. I'd hate to think of him imposing on other people, too"
 PLEASANT AS COULD BE. "A number of women attended this prize fight"
 T hope none of them felt sick during the bout, said the humane man, who thought perhaps the sight of blood had upset the gentle creatures. "Oh, no. The men were not permitted to smoke, because of the fire risk, and there were no rank cig fumes to offend their delicate nostrils.'
 HE DOESN'T EXIST. T feel sorry for the man who has noth- ing to brag about except his ancestors" .'You shouldn't feel sorry for him." 'Why not?"
 'Have you ever seen a person of that sort who felt the need of sympathy?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
Ward After Them

President George B. Ward of the city commission made public yesterday an other scurrilous attack on the city by the National Liquor Dealers association Showing a press sheet to reporter, he said:
 You see it is the publicity department of the National Liquor Dealers associa- tion that is responsible for the black eye on Birmingham. They secured the photo graph at the Southern Express office and are also disseminating erroneous statis- tics concerning the financial condition of this city. I know 'em and their tricks Here is the clip sheet attached to the lies they print about Birmingham-' and Commissioner Ward held forth the fol lowing typewriter matter:
 ''ro the Editor: This clip sheet is is. sued by the publicity department of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers asso- citation, National office at 3O1 United Bank building, Cincinnati. o.
 We speak for over 1,1O0,00o distillers dealers and employees engaged in ths liquor business and allied industries. Int
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
In Memory of Asbury

The Methodists of the country north and south-are holding memorial services in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Francis Asbury, the first bishop of the de- nomination consecrated in the United l States, who was born at Handsworth, Staffordshire, Eng, August 20, 1745, and who died at Richmond, Va, March i S1, 1916. As that was long before the split occurred on the subject of slavery Bishop Asbury was equally revered on both sides of the Potomac. When 16 years of age Asbury be- came an itinerant Wesleyan preacher in England, and 10 years later was sent as a missionary to America, where he was consecrated bishop in l17S4.
 During a life of almost incessant 1 labor he travelled about 270,000 miles, mostly on horseback, preached about 16,500 sermons, and ordained more than 4000 ministers.
 Starting on his evangelistic career as he did while only a youth, he missed the opportunities of scholarly culture that distinguished Wesley, one of the greatest scholars of his time, but in pulpit talent and leadership he ranked well with Wesley, Whitefield, | Coke and the other famous pioneers of Methodism.
 From tradition it is learned that As bury was impassioned in his style and held vast congregations rapt by the earnestness and eloquence of his ap- peal. From, all accounts, he was a very boanerges of the pulpit, and was accepted as model by the younger men converted to Methodism under his preaching, who afterwards entered the ministry.
 No denomination in this country has had stronger preachers than the Methodist Episcopal church, south, and those of a former generation men like Kavanagh, Kelner, Alpheus Wilson and Galloway-got their in spiration largely, no doubt, from the influence breathed through tradition of the godly example of Asbury. In Bishop Asbury's day the short sermon was not in vogue. The preacher of intellectual force and fiery zeal who did not grip his congregation with a discourse extending over the space of an hour and a half-some- times two hours-was not we'll consid- cred. There was something spirit ually lacking.
 The modern pulpit orator of the Bishop Mccoy type has the art of condensing and can say in 20 or 25 minutes as much as the closest list ener will readily digest and "carry home" for after thought. But Bishop Wilson, still living, but old and toe feeble to preach often, was of the Asbury school, who thrilled every au- dience he ever addressed for an houl
 
 or more. Although his strength was waning when he spoke before the gen eral conference at it's quadrennia session held in Birmingham in 1906 his mind was clear and flashing ant his message was as moving as in tht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Count Etienne Tiza, the Hungarian pre- mier is the dominant personality ein the dual empire. He is a strong, forceful man, absolutely fearless, an earnest stu Josef, whose ideas he shares in regard to the continued rule of the Hapsburgs. The count is a country gentleman, mil lionaire with vast estates, and in spite of his grelt influence, has simple tastes and is never more uncomfortable than when he dons the elaborate costume which custom prescribcs for the Hun garian premier on ceremonious occasions, says writer in the New York Sun. The legislative body which Count Tiza rules over with an iron hand and forces to obey his wishes in spite of bitter opposi- in the world The count has figured in some of it's stormiest scenes, and on one oc, asion was shot at three times, but escaped with his life. It is said that be has fought as many as three duels in one year. In 1913 he fought duel with cav airy swords in which he and his adver- sary were wounded in the forehead. He was born in Budapest August 22, 1S61 His father was at the head of the government from 1875 to 1890. The count received his early education at home, afterward study ing at Berlin, Heidelberg and Budapest He was elected to Parliament for the first time in 1885.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
WITH PIPE AND FLUTE.

By Austin DObsOn. With pipe and flute the rustic Pan Of old made music sweet for man; And wonder hushed the warbling bird. And closer drew the calm-eyed herd An! would-ah! would, little span. The rolling river slowlier ran Some air of Already could fam This age of ours,& too seldom stirred
 With pipe and flute! But now for gold. we plot and plan; And from Beersheba unto Dan. Apollo's self might pasg unheard, Or find the night-jar's note preferred. Not so it fared, when time began
 With pipe and flutej
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
Interurban Line to Jasper.

Tt is inevitable that Birmingham have one or more interurban electric lines within the next few years" said A. s. Preston, mayor of Jasper, who was in the city yesterday "The company which was incorporated several days ago for the construction of such a line from Bir- mingham to Jasper across the Warrior at Nichols Fishtrap is to make surveys and plans for such a line at once While there may be some delay in starting actual work, I am confident that within the next few years this line will be built. Birmingham is getting large enough to need such line, and with property values increasing, it will soon be neces- sary for many of your citizens to join the ranks -of the 'commuters' There are also splendid opportunities along the route of this proposed electric road for subdi- visions which would be ideal sites for splendid homes for people who want to live out some distance from the city,
 MT. Preston is one of the officers in the company which proposes to construct the line to Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Anniston Star: The Philadelphia Record reminds us that there is only one Theo- dore Roosevelt. Of course, if you look at it in that light you can find some cause for gratitude.
 Gadsden Times-News: The Elks of Bir- mingham have contributed STA for the old soldiers reunion in May. The Elks are al- any good cause. Huntsville Mercury: It is unfortunate that factional fight has been forced on the democratic voters of the state in the naming of delegates to the St. Louis con vention, but when it was discovered that a delegation of Bryan-Hobson sympa- thizers had been selected by the same CO., terie of politicians who dominated the last legislature, there was nothing for Presi- dent Wilson's friends to do but put up a ticket to run against them.
 Montgomery Advertiser: It will be in teresting to the friends of Senator Under wood to- know that he is a foreigner an outsider" and hence is not, in good morals, justified in expressing his choice between two candidates for democratic office. However MT. Underwood, as we understand it, is the only democratic voter in Alabama who must remain silent in contest on 8 great issue. The Eu- faula Citizen it is that calls him a for eigner' and an outsider Underwood can at least vote in his own home town.
 Mobile Register: The Age-Herald is a local option newspaper and as such has often deplored the fanaticism of prohibit tionists whose zeal prevents them from seeing but one side of the liquor question, but this newspaper also believes in fair play. The statements made by the liquor men in regard to Birmingham are untrue and are simply being used to discredit prohibition.-Birmingha Age-Herald.
 The same effort was recently made to obtain an argument by misrepresenting the situation in Mobile, portraying busi- ness as in a bad way, storehouses empty and the city's finances wrecked because of prohibition; when, as all know, it was the war that hurt temporarily, and from the effect of which Mobile is rapidly re- covering; and the finances, as declared by the city authorities, are in excellent shape The Register was forced to pro- test that gross injustice had been done to Mobile.
 The strangest thing is that the persons who are conducting this campaign of de- famation think their cause is helped by it, whereas it must be manifest that it is injured. Not even the local optionists can keep back feeling of resentment when their city is given such mistreatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

more virile period of his illustrious episcopate. No one who ever heard Alpheus Wilson will forget his power of expression or the force of his logic.
 But the Methodist sermon of to- day, be it long or short, will owe some- thing of it's effectiveness to a study on the part of the ministers to the great Bishop Asbury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
A RESPITE.

How would you like to be an explore and visit unfrequented parts of tn earth?o
 T would like that first rate" replied tn weary mortal. Ut would be positive re lief to find myself in a place where wouldn't hear any war news for si months or a year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

BEGINNING THE DAY-LOrd, gladden. me today with the sense of Thy presence. May I go joyfuliy like a child, secure in my Fathers favor. Hut help me to keep my eyes on Thee and my heart in Thee. lest my feet go astray-Iest I find myself poor and cold in Thine absence. In Christ,s name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Inhabitants of Saloniki, terrorized by airmen, are wasting time in appealing to King Constantine. That monarch can cnly beat his royal chest and bewail his helplessnese
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Theda Bara is barred from certain puri- tanical cities, but Theda doesn't feel at all discouraged and will continue to scorch the films in passionate roles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

General Carranza makes concessions slowly but it must be remembered that the old gentleman is sitting on top of a volcano that threatens to become active at any moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

The large number of mechanical ex- perts employed in making munitions has caused a shortage of watch repairers in manufacturers to unload consignment of tin watches which can be discarded when they get out of order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Instead of retiring a heart-broken old man, Won Tirpitz may have had the sat isfacton of knowing that his submarine policy would be carried out under secret orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Business is held in abeyance while large numbers of Alabama citizens are running for office with all the speed at their command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Some of the Texas newspapers appa : rently admire Cyclone Davis much less than that picturesque statesman" ad- mires himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Arthur Brisbane says he has never seen q Charley Chaplin film. Congratulations!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Maybe if those horse ships were equipped with a sufficient number of horse marines, the German undersea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
HARD woRkING CONGRESSMAN

From the Knoxville Sentinel.
 Congressman Burnett of Alabama is a hard man to discourage. He has again brought before Congress his immigration bill, which has twice been vetoed, ard it will probably pass by large majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

There are still few people here and there who don't believe Willard whipped Jack Johnson. MT. Moran, however, is not one of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

The Teuts may reach Paris, but it be- gins to look as if the Kaiser will be dead and buried when they do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

The Pennsylvania looks like a first-class fighting craft, but it couldn't stand off the en.ire German navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

At any rate, the Russians don't seem to find any difficulty in whipping the Turks whenever they feel like it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Conditions at the Jefferson county jail should be remedied even before an audi tcrium is built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Commissioner Ward still clings to the "city beautiful idea. It is possible to have ideals, even in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

A substitute for meat has been invent ed by foreign chemists. Imitation hash is next in order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
Looks Forward to Reunion

T am looking forward, with great pleasure to the time when I shall have the opportunity of attending the Con- federate reunion in Birmingham, and mingling with my old comrades of the '60's," said Dr. w. B. Crumpton, Confed- crate veteran, and Baptist wheelhorse of the state, who was in Birmingham Thurs day en route to his home in Montgomery. This is probably the last time Bir- ningham will have the honor of enter taining the ranks of the gray as they are dying out fast and within nine years there will be no reunions and but few of the old boys left.
 We are all glad to come to Birning- ham for our annual gathering, and have not forgotten the royal manner in which we were entertained in 1908. am fortu- nate enough to be chaplain general of the staff in chief, and will be here to enjoy the annual occasion.''
 Dr. Crumpton is still very active in denonainational work in the state and travels from place to place encouraging the country boys and girls to plant and cultivate small patches, the proceeds of which will go to the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

If the Anne rican troops needed exercise Villa is just the man to give them all they want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
THE EMBALMERs ART

It would be quite safe to wager odds of 10 to that pr. Waite will plead insanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
Write. About Real Estate Men

WF1tcS ADOuI Nea1 EStatc Mcn
 A member of The Age-Herald staff is in receipt of letter from T. F. Hay, IT,, executive secretary of the Birmingham Real Estate exchange, who is in New Orleans in attendance at the convention of the National Association of Real Es-
 tate exchanges.
 There were more than 300 delegates registered here yesterday" says MT. Hay
 in his letter, which is dated March 29. This is the largest real estate convention ever held.
 Our good friend, Hill Ferguson, opened a lively discussion on real estate text books at the opening meeting. The meet ings are intensely interesting and ip- structive.
 From the report of Thomas Shallcross, Jr, of Philadelphia, chairman of the leg islative committee of the national asso- citation, it is very probable that the real estate exchanges over the country will be given the job of appraising the rail-
 road terminals Mir Shallcross was very optimistic in his report. This job rightly
 belongs to the real estate men and will be big thing for the local exchange ir all cities"
 MT. Hay was elected vice president fol the south of the secretaries association which is affiliated with the National As sociation of Real Estate exchanges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
Fine Field for Pickles

There is a wonderful field in the south for pickle factory, and Birmingham is an ideal place for the location of such plant,' said F. L. Love yesterday. Some pickle manufacturers have held to the theory that climatic conditions here prevented the pickling of cucumbers, but sometime ago seven tank carloads of cu- cumbers were salted and shipped out of Alabama to northern manufacturers, and Alabama people now are buying them back in bottles from the grocer's shelves.
 For two years it has been demonstrated in Birmingham that cucumbers can be successfully piclkled here, and the Ala bama product makes as good pickles as can be found anywhere.
 T believe it will not be long before a prominent pickle manufacturer locates a plant in the south and would not be surprised to see that plant located here. It would certainly prove paying proposi- ton, not only for the manufacturers, but for the south as well''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Madness in great ones must not un- watch,d go. Hamlet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
Colonel Mitchen Had whooping Coug

T had always been under the impress sion that whooping cough was a disease which attacked only children said Col. k. A. Mitchell of Gadsden, who is at the Tutwiler. However, I recently learned from bitter experience that it sometimes lnflicts itself upon men of mature age, as I was confined to my room with a se- were case of the trouble for sometime. As l was coming down to Birmingham the other day, one of my friends stopped to caution me about my health. He urged me to be very careful lest I contract the croup or collie or some of the other ills which inflict themselves upon infants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
SADLY DELUDED.

"A man who was run down by a mo. torist the other day had copy of Plato in his pocket"
 "one of those absent-minded dreamers, I suppose?"
 "Well, no. He said an acquaintance had played a practical joke on him and in- duced him to take the book home under the impression that it was one of the best sellers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
HOTEL LOBBIES
cIearIng supreme Court pocket

The docket of the Alabama supreme court IS remarkably clear at this time, ,'' sald Judge James J. Mayfield, associate Justice, who was at the Morris yester- oay. For the past several years we have managed to keep up with the work of court better than in the past, ana the litigants of the state are now having their cases disposed of about as rapidly as is possible with due regard for care and accuracy of decisions"
 Judge Mayfield was on his way to Tus- caloosa county, where he intends to spend Q few days with relatives in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
A SPRING PURSUIT.

A SPRING PURSUIT. T met Twobble last autumn, but 1 haven't found out yet what his particular hobby is.'
 You won't have much longer to wait.'' MOP"
 "Twobble's crotchet is the belief that he knows how to care for lawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
ALABAMA PRESS

reminds us that there is only one Theo- dore Roosevelt. Of course, if you look at it in that light you can find some cause for gratitude
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31
A SURE SIGN

A SURE SIGN. That summers near the thought abides, The days will soon be hot see some youngsters Choosing sides Out on a vacant lot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Gadsden Times-News: The Elks of Bir- mingham have contributed STA for the old soldiers reunion in May. The Elks are all ways on the job when it comes to helping any good cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-31

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, post office as second class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1879.