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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Only One Timing
 War Lords Respect

C A M RIG AN S must under
 4A stand" writes MT. Gerard in his memoirs now appearing serially in the Philadelphia Public Ledger, "that the Germans will stop at noth- ing to win this war, and that the only thing they respect is force"
 A great many Americans have un- derstood the German point of view thoroughly ever since the first blow was struck at Belgium, and their con- viction was strengthened from time to time by deeds of violence which ap- palled the civilized world Yet there are still large number of so-called pacifists and others who have prosti- tuted their American citizenship by trying to make it appear that the United States was not justified in de- claring war on Germany, that the Kaiser is greatly maligned, and in strict justice we should give ear to the German side of the argument.
 Germany has forfeited the good opinion of every nation by course of conduct which is nothing more nor less than brigandage. No government is safe while Prussian militarism is free to work its will on the weak and the unprepared.
 There is good reason to believe that this war, which is being fought on an unprecedented scale, will determine for all time the fallacy of Germany's belief. Might never did make right and never will, but it was necessary to convince the war lords of the fact.
 It will be better world, safer world and happier world when de- mocracy is so firmly established that never again will one man or a little group of men be able to plunge it into bloodshed and woe to gratify a lust for power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
HOTEL LOBBIES
Daniels and Navy League

] read the Associated Press dispatches about friction between the officers of the Navy league and Secretary Daniels while at breakfast. yesterday morning" said Mrs. David Roberts, chairman of the Birmingham chapter of the Navy league, and, of course, am unacquainted with the situation save what the paper told, but know one thing, the Navy league is 5oo00 strong, and I am sure their patriotism is unquestioned, and the diff ferenoes which have arisen will be ad- judicsted in way that the government can get and have their full support.
 'The good women of Birmingham are saying nothing but quietly knitting un- til the matter is amicably settled at Washington"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

burg. The corporation has won every fight Birmingham is a mere minor part of this greatest of the worlds corpora tions
 It is, therefore, folly, from practical business point of view, for anyone to think that this company would recognize the united mine workers association in the Birmingham district. It is, however, paying the highest wages and the high est price for mining coal. Within the past year it has raised the wages of it's employees three times, having added something like 30 per cent to the prices paid last year.
 I have but little business in putting into an affair in which I have no pe- cuniary interest, but as a citizen of Bir- mingham of an optimistic nature and be- lieving that this is the great opportunity for the development and growth of this district, I hated to see the practical, sensible miners round about Birmingham thrown into a fight and proposing to go out on a strike when common sense told me that they could gain nothing by such action.
 The world is at war and people all over  it are in bad humor. Our sons are don ming uniforms, and are preparing to go to France and sacrifice their lives for the maintenance of democratic principles throughout the world. Those of us who stay at home have no business getting into scraps with each other. There ap- parently has been no good reason for miners strike here, and hope the real, practical, money earning miners who want to work when they can get good pay for their labor will influence the younger and more hot-headed ones to- prevent further agitation.
 The best opinion now is that there will be no strike-that Secretary Wilson will settle any real grievances of the indi- vidual miners, and that we shall have peace and prosperity and cooperation in this district.
 If every man. whether he be operator or miner, will do his duty to his fellow man, there will be no more ruts encoun- tered hereabouts in the road to prosper ity and plenty.
 Z1e.ARnaea<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
PAN-GERMANISM-B Frank Willis Barnett

God, when he realized that Kaiserism a great neutral nation, he spoke out like a true representative of free men and said that it meant war until autocracy was dead beyond the hope of a resurrection.
 The great war drama for the moment question asked and answered variously was whether democracy could conduct a successful war against an autocracy. It was a big, open question, but as Eng land settled it on the side of democracy, so far as she was able, it was soon seen ounce of strength it. had in the fight and that when peace was made the question would be settled for all time.
 America is today facing the sternest ordeal in it's history. It has been well said that the flower of our manhood have already entered upon that ordeal. and are bearing themselves in the man ner of their ancestors who passed through OIner IfylHS OruedlS without fiinching on many a battlefield. Our American boys are facing the test that fate has set before them with such high qualities of mind and body and morals that France has been electrified by their appearance on the firing line, and soon some of our own young men will leave Birmingham to join them, and nobody doubts that they will reflect glory on our city and will fight to the bitter end.
 Only a few have yet passed through the extreme torment of modern warfare. The iron has entered into the souls of but few. Yet some have been scorched and scared, faint and reeling with pain and weariness and weakness, out there some- where in France, fighting for you and for me who have comfortable homes and good jobs, and pleasant friends and God help us some are still discussing the war as if it was something yet to come and not yet upon us.
 An Englishman writing of conditions in England while paying tribute to the dar- ing, courage and fortitude of the men in tho trenches sure of their endurance to the end, is fearful that those left behind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
The pangerman programme?

What is it, and why should it trouble uso Is there not an ocean between us, and have we not the right under inter national law as a neutral to use it for our commerce?
 This was being said by many Amer jeans, some going so far as to side with the Kaiser that we ought to keep clear of the war swept waters and sail our ships in channels of his choosing, but l never fell for any such pusillanimous tommyrot
 Europe got her taste of pangermansm early in the game; poor, downtrodden. bleeding Belgium, with tear-stained eyes, looked up and in the light of burning houses and fire-lit cathedrals saw wives daughters and children maimed and ruined while brave sons lay all about dead and dying.
 The stories trickled in past the censors, and we disbelieved them. The reports of commissions were made and we still cried exaggerated. Lastly, men who had been and seen with their own eyes told us by word of mouth, and we began to be- lieve I never got fully stirred to the awful atrocities committed until pr. Broughton, after his lecture. walked with me back to The Age-Herald and told me things that made my blood boil
 Pangermanism might ruthlessly march over the prostrate body of little Belgium, but 1t would think twice before stepping on the toes of Uncle Sam, with a country like America to back him up. This was the way we comforted ourselves, but our boasting was a bit hasty, for the Lusi- tana incident came, and then an apol- ogy, and we smiled complacently at the way we had called Germany's hand.
 It wasn't long before we were awak- ened out of our fools paradise, for ship after ship was sent to the bottom until it at last dawned on patient peace-loving President Wilson that Emperor William was killing loyal American men, women and children with the same disregard of our rights and our lives that he had shown toward the Belgians. But thank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Expect Big Attends

Our school is going to be bigger next year than it has ever been before," said Prof. J. NJ. Malone of Birmingham college. "The war and its effect on the lenge to the boys that were out last year, and everyone is working hard to have more students than ever this year. have received letters from all over the south asking for catalogs and us next year. Instead of retrenching, we have enlarged our faculty. All our athletic activities will continue just as before, and in every way we are ex- pecting a prosperous session."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
CAUGHT WITH "THE GOODS.

From the New York Herald.
 Which had to be violated on strategical grounds admitted the Kaiser, speaking in defense of Germany's treatment of Bel gium's neutrality It is there. in the Kaiser's letter given out by the govern ment at Washington just as it was in the copy of the letter made public by MT. Gerard.
 The German government will have to think up another denial That sent out from Berlin and published does not meet the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

been ordered moved from one railroad to another, regardless of ownership, during the past two months. This is done in order to mobilize in different sections sufficient number of cars Ito handle the abnormal government and commercial traffic that war con ditions have produced"
 Every line entering Birmingham will be well supplied with cars. The government is fortunate indeed in having so efficient car service com mission to assist it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Good Work of Car
Service Commission

M0O branch of industrial activity z " organized as preparedness measure and operated under govern ment control is doing more effective work, perhaps, than the car service commission of the railroads war board. Fairfax Harrison, executive head of the Southern railway, one of President Wilson's advisors, and Daniel Willard, executive head of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, have charge of all transportation that in any way affects food distribution, or the movement of lumber, coal, iron, steel or munitions.
 While the railroads have not been taken over by the government in the sense of ownership, the government, in war time, must be served first; and as part of the governments scheme, everything needed to supply food or material for building must be handled promptly.
 It used to be that at this season of the year when the crops were being moved the railroads were heavily overtaxed. Traffic congestion was the rule, and before the middle of Sep tember the railroads were completely "swamped." It is not so now. The crops are enormous, and yet there will be no confusion or embarrass- ment in transporting them.
 This satisfactory situation is the result of organization directed by master minds. From bulletin issued this week it is seen that the prompt movement of grain and food prod ucts in general as well as lumber and munitions is being facilitated by the immediate distribution of 20,790 ad- ditional empty cars among the lines operating in the south, the middle west and the southwest. making a total of 106,033 "empties" that have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
HELPING ANNIsToN

From the Anniston Star.
 Frank Willis Barnett, in The Age Herald, says Birmingham should help Anniston in the spirit of neighborliness This is the way to do it. If Birming ham men who want to help Anniston, and at the same time increase their own fortunes. will consult the Chamber of Commerce in Anniston. way can be found so as that they can Go both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Money in Hogs

T believe hogs will be selling at 25 cents pound or better within a short time" said R. M. Griffin, city purch- sS bushel, and all other feed stuff in proportion, it is problem for the farmer to feed very many hogs. He is therefore taking advantage of the ex- ceeding high prices and selling all of his surplus stock.
 Unless there is decline very soon in the price of feed, l believe that the country will be almost depleted of sur plus hogs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
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DISTRESSING SIGHT

You meet with some pathetic figures in this world"
 T saw one yesterday"
 Of what ltype?"
 "A man with weakness for Kelly pool was escortng his wife to high brow lecture under compulsion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Going to Liyingston

T am on the way with my wife down to Livingston" said Cyrus Ashcraft, the man who has faith that the government will sooner or later use the great power at Muscle Shoals for all the people, good. T am looking forward not merely to meeting many old friends, but I am going to hear Dr. A. c. Davidson preach
 To me he is one of the Lords saints on earth and am anxious to sit under him once more and her him speak in the Masters name." f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Date of Caldwell Hote, Fire

T know that the Caldwell fire took place in the summer of 1893 said Hes- ter Garner, flor l was a member of the Woodstock Guards on duty during the strike at one of the mines near Bir- mingham and saw the great fire raging in Birmingham and wondered what it was. l found out in the morning that the Caldwell hotel had burned to the ground"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
THIS IS TO BE A MAN

By Julia Neely Finch. Each in his little place, To do his little part With measure of his grace Of soul and sense and heart. To hold in brotherhood And love the human race. Content in peace to wait, With faith in ultimate Finality of good C'n human destiny, Through all eternity This Is to be man And part of Gods great plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

BEGINNING THE DAY - My Father, be near me this day. Grant that I may bear my burdens brave Iy, right my battles manfully, ac- cept my mcrcies thankfully. May be faithful, honest and kind in aIl the relations of life. Help me to meet failure with calmness and suc- cess with modesty, and in all things to be glad. For Christ's sake. Amen. HI. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Regarding Reply
 to Vatican Note

WILL the entente allies reply to
 w the pope's peace proposals in- diyidually or jointly? Secretary Lans- ing intimated yesterday that the United States would send it's own note. That at least is the present in- tention. But there are reasons why a joint answer, especially from Eng land and France, would be more inn pressive.
 Some of the newspapers in Europe and in this country were hasty in their conclusions when they charged Germany with the preparation of the Vatican document. It had distinct German color and the inference was natural that it was outlined in Berlin. But since it's publication it has been learned beyond question that Pope Benedict prepared it on his own motion. He wrote it with his own hand and without consulting anyone except his, secretary of state and under sec- retary of state.
 It is of so strong Teutonic leaning, however, that the entente powers will be of one mind in rejecting it. Yet each of them stresses the importance of analysing it very closely and ex- ercising great care in framing an answer.
 When the United States entered the war against Germany the cost was counted. Action was not taken in a hurry, but when the time came for Congress to decide, it did its duty with patriotic fervor and without fear. Bloody sacrifices there must be, but. this country is in the war to win, just as Great Britain and the other allies are going to fight for victory until it is achieved. There must be no in- conclusive peace. Such would not re- suit in enduring tranquility. When the war is ended it must be for all time.
 If the pope's proposals were to be answered jointly, who would write the document? Two men come readily to mind-Mr. Balfour and President Wilson. Each is noted for his power of expression. But whoever puts the views of the allies in form an ex- haustive discussion of the inter national situation and a restatement of great principles will be in order.
 After the note is written it will have to be passed around to the entente chancellories for revision; and before it is ready for the signatures Christ mas probably will have come and gone. It looks that way now, but on questions SO momentous as those in- volved the governments concerned can afford to take their time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Going Through Country

the country with Henry Badham and Josh odom," said Sid Lee, to attend my friend Dunaway's sale of fine hogs, which is big annual event at Orrville, about F miles from Selma, which draws buyers of fine hogs from all parts of America. He came up to our ranch to barbecue and cattle dipping and now we want to return the visit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
--------7-7-- - Ss----- -=-------- GEORGIA,S NEW DRINK
From the Houston Post.

Thomasville. Ga, reports new bever- age made of fermented watermelon juice and sugar that will put a man flat on his back and make him reach up for the ground. Human ingenuity is equal to human devilment. but you can't make the reformers see 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
FERROUS PLACE

PERILOUS FIACE
 q see where statistician says an artilleryman in the European war is as safe as the average man in the streets of New York And judging from the white slave stories published in eastern newspapers. a girl in captured French village is as safe as the average girl in the streets of New York"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
FATHERLY ADVICE

"son," Grabcoin, T don't mind saying that you make fine appearance in your new officers uniform"
 Thank you, dad"
 But want to impress on you that in these unsettled times you have job that calls for hard work. Pleasing the ladies must be a secondary considera- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Member of the Associated Press

The Age-Herald Is the only morning tand Sunday newspaper in Birmingham carrying the Associated Press dis patches.
 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication lof all news credited to it or not other wise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
 All rights of republication of spe- cial dispatches herein are also re- served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

Washington Bureau. POT Hibbs Build ing.
 European bureau, 6 Henrietta street, Covent Garden. London.
 Eastern business office. Rooms AS to 50, inclusive Tribune Building, New York city; western business office, Tribune Building. Chicago. The s. c. Beckwith Special Agency, agents for foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
ALMOST PERSUADED

ALMOST PERSUADED i've travelled much in foreign lands" The aged globe trotter said; "I've climbed the highest mountain peaks, Been lost in caverns dread. "I've sailed across the e>seven seas And viewed all beauty spots, But when I see war gardens grown On erstwhile vacant lots, "A yearning strange my bosom fills, And were this land my home, I'd plant some seeds and chop the weeds And never more would roam.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

A LIKELY TALE why don't you enlist in the army?" I've got responsibilities. num-" And you trampn' You see, mum. it's dis way. Only last I wuz comin' home to stay, an I aint got de heart to dsappoint her."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
DESCRIBING IT

'Tell me something about the com plexion of European politics.
 You know what a kaleidoscope is, don't you?''
 Certainly"
 Well, it's about the nearest thing l know to the complexion of European poli- ties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES
A GOOD OPENING

q presume employment will have to be found for all the kings who will be with out jobs when the war is over"
 "A splendid opportunity awaits them"
 "Where?"
 "In the movies. Most of the royalty you see in photoplays is palpably arti- ficial."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

How many fond fools serve mad Jealousy!
 Comedy of Errors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
AN IDLE WISH

Oh, to be fishing,
 Free from all care, .Lazily drifting,
 Leisure to spare, Lulled by the music
 Born of a stream Vending to sea through Shadow and gleam!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
A NEW INTEREST

A NEW INTEREST She's so intent On her employ A sweater knits Fo~ soldier boy Male idols of The screen no more Engage her thoughts, As they did of yore.
 PAUL COOI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

An Englishman writing of conditions in England while paying tribute to the dar- ing, courage and fortitude of the men in the trenches, sure of their endurance to the end, is fearful that those left behind
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