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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
BANK RESERVE PROTECTION
By HOLLAND

New York, July -(speciaL)-Deposi-
 tors in every national bank should view with qualification the effect of the new
 law respecting reserve requirements. It would seem to be a dry and technical
 matter not of any special interest to depositors But when they understand what this new law requires they will cerned, deposits will be amply protected. Furthermore, they will understand that bankers who in the past have found it not difficult to dodge the reserve re- | quirements under the old national bank | ing law, will be compelled to give up
 certain practices which. although they were unoffcially tolerated by the Wash ington authorities, were nevertheless re-
 garded as unsound in principle.
 Heretofore banks have been able under | the law to keep part of their reserves | in their vaults. Now. cash which is in | the vaults of banks is not to be counted in making reserve compilations. Already some of the New York banks have with drawn their reserves from their vaults | and placed the money with the federal | reserve banks.
 Hereafter the IS per cent reserves, or
 a larger amount if it be deemed expe- dient, is to be kept in the federal re- serve bank of each district Gradually, almost imperceptibly, many national
 banks, when the old national banking
 law was in effect, adopted practices which enabled them to count as part Of their reserves money which the law did
 not permit to be reckoned for that pur- pose. Some years ago one of the large American banks found 1t almost impos- sible, without considerably increasing it's | clerical force, to count and then sepa- rate the notes of various kinds which came into the bank in the form of de-
 posits. The larger part of these notes were those issued by national banks and it was not lawful to count national bank
 notes a part of the reserve
 Nevertheless national bank notes were thus counted and the Washington author ities were not in ignorance of that fact A bundle of notes, amounting in all say to $10,000 or more, 1t was found by many tests, was likely to contain about 35 per cent of legal tender commonly called greenbacks. These were avail
 able for reserve purposes The remainder of the bundle was made tip of national
 bank notes and other bills which, under
 the law, could not be used in compiling
 reserves. But the mere physical labor
 entailed in separating national bank
 notes from other bills, and setting these
 notes apart, was found to be very great,
 entailing considerable expense. There
 fore, the bank dumped the whole bundle
 into it's reserves, although 65 per cent Of
 the bundle was made up of national
 Under the new law nothing but the
 kind of money which the law authorizes
 to be used in compiling reserves, can
 be deposited with the federal banks.
 Furthermore, no bank can keep part of
 it's reserves in it's own vault. Every
 bank must of course keep an amount of
 cash on hand, which it is likely each day to have use for But no bank needs
 to keep on hand a larger amount than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
GORGAS KEEPS AT WORK

and his associates, backed by the lead country, adequately to safeguard the health of the hundreds of thousands t-- men who will go into the many aripr training camps within the next feE months and the millions of men who wis. follow them if the war continues inde;- lnitely.
 The first impression which comes to one entering General Gorgas' office is the air of quiet confidence about the man who is charged with the responsi- bility of protecting the health of an American army destined to number millions.
 There are no noisy outward signs of the remarkable efficiency developed by General Gorgas since he entered the army as surgeon in 1880. Every offi- cer on duty In the medical department here has his special task and is held to strict accountability.
 General Gorgas makes no attempt to keep in mind all the details of the many different activities of his department. but he has only to touch a button to reach the officer who is in immediate charge of hospital construction, the or ganization of army base hospitals for foreign service medical reserve officers or the other numerous branches, The organization works with the same quiet efficiency which is so apparent in the man who presides over and directs it's activities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
AN IOWA D'AR RTAGNAN

From the Louisville Courier-JournaI. |GTlHE miraculous escape alive,
 though badly wounded. of James
 Norman Hall of Colfax, la, a member of the Lafayette Squadron of Pliers in France, calls attention to a young man from the American west whose adventures in the land of Alex andre Dumas eclipse the adventures of the lustiest of the cut-and- thrust he- roes of French fiction in the days of it's prime as reflector of adventurous life
 With a punctured lung and a bull let cut across the forehead, received in a flip" with eight German air planes, the author-aviator who was discharged from the British army as a result of wounds, lies in a hospital at Soissons His progress as a patient is watched with equal interest by military surgeons. military notables and the worldwide public. which thrills to deeds of exceptional daring
 Reported killed in the unequal en- counter, he appears again, alive and possibly in a fair way to recover from his fresh wounds That he landed his machine safely within French terri tory is the latest proof of his cool ness in circumstances in which the average man, even the average brave man, would have yielded to loss of |bloods and to circumstances seemingly hopeless
 Little of the human phase of war lis told as the war progresses. Fic- tion is tame and tedious by compari- son with facts, and facts concerning individuals are, as rule, displaced lin the daily chronicle by events in volvfng thousands or hundreds of thousands. Occasionally the story of the exploits of an individual cleaves Tits way through the reports of gen. eral actions and terse tale of heroic conduct and brilliant achievement is told by cable. Such story Is that of Corporal Hall of Iowa, for whose re- covery every admirer of heroism, every Hover of romance. will send up silent prayer.
 MT. Hall is-one of the Americans who. as nation, have been described
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
THE ULULATION

From the Kansas City Star.
 "Ah!" said the daughter of a hundred New England somebodes. How I should love to visit the boundless west!--it is boundless, isn't it?-and go to sleep lis- tening to the coyotes howl! You can hear the coyotes howl in Kansas City, cawn t you?n
 Not all the time,'' responded the young man from the mouth of the Kaw. You see, where my tent is located there is often so much fuss being made by lyEchers, cowboys. Indians and stage robbers about the time I go to sleep that I cannot hear the coyotes But just before I left I thought I heard one bowling on top of a steen-s story building. But it was only the millionaire owner of the edifice. Solicitors for the Red Cross had chased him to the roof, where he had barricaded himself and was screaming in agony for fear they would catch him and compel him to come clean"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
CHINESE VERSION OF ~TREAT,


 Florence Peltier in the World Outlook
 for July.
 When Chinese youths first came to American universities, a student occa- |sionally fell down" In his laudable attempts to do as the Americans do. One grammar school lad had read with interest about the American habit of treating" but he had not grasped the subject in all its beautiful entirety. He resolved to do some treating him. self, so, while out walking with an American schoolmate, he said, with the elegant sangfroid of man of the world:
 Allow me to treat you"
 ITO what?" asked his companion, whose father happened to be a doctor.
 To treat you,' repeated the Chinese lad, generosity so illumining his countenance that it lit up his compan- ions understanding, and he accepted promptly. There was a drug store near by with an ornate soda fountain.
 But the oriental led his wondering companion into a bakery and asked:
 will 1 cents buy pie?"
 In most things however, the Chinese not only Caught on,' but they some times surpassed with their American isms the Americans themselves. More- over the youth of New England had to put forth more effort to keep their scholarship laurels from being pretty well wrested from them.
 Between the seventies of a past cen- tury and the 'teenths" of a new one is rather a far cry, but the later stu dents are not one whit ahead of that earlier generation in desire for prog ress or in clever accomplishment. They simply have better opportunity and much less handicap, for their govern ment gives them free rein. Nor do they fear that on their return they will be treated with contumely and scorn, as were those whom China so foolishly recalled in ISIS, thus perilously retari- ing her own progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

German soldiers are finding paper uni. forms unsatisfactory. In wet weather they are soon reduced to pulp Evi- dently not what you'd call tub suits. < # A casual newspaper reader gets the impression that there are more food ex- perts in the country than there is food for them to demonstrate with.
 * There are more than enough patriotic suffragists in the country to counteract the "pernicious activity" of those "fe- male hooligans" in Washington.
 * * It won't do Gen. von Hindenburg any good to offer the Russians an armistice by wireless Ellhu Root is over there talking to them face to face.
 * < The Germans know how to stop a strike. Their military authorities threaten to muster strikers into the army and treat them as mutineers.
 * * * Not an American soldier was lost in transporting troops to France. The Kaiser is advised to put that in his pipe and smoke it.
 * * Old John Barleycorn used to be able to travel about the country wherever he listed, but that is thing of the past.
 Washington "suffs" complain about the coarseness of prison sheets Oh, well, they are pampered when they get out.
 * * The irrepressible Eva Tanguay has gone into pictures and is expected to set any number of films afire. It begins to look as if George Creel were a. censor without anything in par tcular to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

Washington Correspondence New York
 World
 MI sss saSs.ss ~I.hsan asas4a of tn. s1a aas- c HS ed States army. is charged with
 the task of developing force of at least 45.00o physicians and surgeons for war service. The medical branch now includes less than 5000 men. In ad- dition he must develop a large enlisted personnel for the medical department of the army.
 With the same quiet efficiency which has earned him a world wide reputation as a great sanitary expert, General Cor him. Eradicating yellow fever from Cuba, making the Panama canal zone habitable, Elodernizing Lima Peru, and other South American ports. and even cleaning up Servia, were small tasks compared with the one which now con- fronts General Gorgas.
 The surgeon general is at his desk in the war department early and late week days and Sundays. He learned long ago that an efficient organization is abso- lutely indispensable. Accordingly, he has evolved such an organization and surrounded himself with medical officers who are specialists in their lines
 Nothing is being left to chance as the military establishment of the United States expands. Every possible precau- ton is being taken by General Gorgas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
LUKE M,LUKE SAYS

When man passes the 50 mark the bed gets harder and the steak gets tougher, but he won't admit he feels any older.
 Another citizen who is as popular as German flag is the lad who drops in on you when you are busy and tells you how you should run your business.
 And what has become of the old fashioned man who wouldn't think of going out unless he was wearing his liver pad and his chest protector?
 A woman adapts herself to a new order of things more quickly than a man. A bride calls her husbands par ents mother and father" while she
 is still wearing her wedding gown.
 A man often wonders why he got mad when the girls tried to kiss him when he was small boy.
 There are lots of folks in this world who imagine that all you have to do to write poetry is to begin each line with capital letter.
 Sunday is the longest day in the year to the man who is used to standing on one foot in front of the bar and enjoy ing his hops. A man never discovers how ignorant he Is until he tries to run the house when his wife Is sick.
 An ordinary woman may be only as old as she looks But the betting Is that chorus girl is older. The man who complains that the leg show in the theatre is too short Is pfob- ably the same fellow who complains that the sermon in church is too long. There are all sorts of men in the world, including the fellow who thinks he should have a barbed wire fence around his field of usefulness. The reason why any hat in the store looks good on girl of 17 is because there isn't hat in the store that be- comes girl of N.
 What has become of the ld-fashioned man who fired the first shot of the civil war? He used to die once year, but we haven't heard of him for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
win Assure HaroId,s Success

T certainly am sorry to lose my pard- ner, c. L. Harold, who was called to the managership of the Civic aSsocia- tion yesterday said w. J. Merton We have been in the brokerage business for sometime, and were beginning to build up good trade, as well as becoming very much attached to one another. 1t will be hard to get along without him. but If the city really needs him, will not stand in the way of his advancement. The sterling qualities he has so often demonstrated in his business will assure him success in his new work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
Inspired by NIcAdoo

T have heard number of speeches on patriotism and what the present entry of America in the war meant, said T. H. Motion, but for clearness, strength and fire, none of them appealed to me as did the one delivered by Secre- tary McAdoo at the Jefferson. He made me realize as I had not realized before that this country has a sure enough job on it's hands and that everybody must help or we will be a long time in finish ing It. l wish every man, woman and child in the city could have heard it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
WentherIx Praises Rahh

T want you to publish just a few words of appreciation from me of J. E. Babb,' said James Weatherly, president of the Civic association.
 with him during his work with the Civic association and I can find nothing but praise for the way in which he has per formed his duties. He is specially fitted for civic work and has no superior in the association, but we have secured a splendid young fellow for the place in Charles Harold and the work of the as- sociation will continue just as efficient as ever."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
THE OLD sUNDIAL

Charles H. Mansfield. in London An swers
 In a sweet old English garden,
 Midst the lilies tall and fair, Crimson cloves and damask roses Breathing fragrance in the air, You will find a moss grown sundial. And with patient care may trace Wisdom in the Latin motto
 Quaintly carven on it's face. On the lichen covered marble,
 Where the ivy tendrills twine, "L will number not the hours
 When the sun forgets to shine" To our hearts we take this wisdom. Garnered in the days of old, We will keep no recollection
 Of the moments gray and cold. But will treasure in remembrance All the happy, halcyon days, When the way of life was sparkling, And its sun was all ablaze. Golden light of love shall finger
 In its glory all divine, We will number not the hours
 When the sun forgets to shine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
Only One of Oldest Names

T got to thinking how few of the old firms are now doing business under the same name they did when I came to Bir- mingham s6 years ago." said Samuel H. Hanby, manager of the Dalton Adding Machine agency. Even Roberts and Son, w. S. Brown s: Co.. the old land- marks. did not begin business under these names; in fact, the only one now in business operating under the original name is w. P. Brewer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

BEGINNING THE DAY-LOrd, wander along where beauties nre and am unaware. I roam gardens full of fragrance and am not Wooeo. The pageant of courage and sacfince somehow slips by me and leaves ne unmoved. Am I tireds Am | colds Am I not a part of all this ana oh Thee! Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
Studying Newest Method,

Birmingham has much reason to be proud of her young men in all lines Of work as there are a. great many who have climbed the ladder of success and many have reached the top," said Capt. John B. Reid.
 Now there is young William Brom- berg, son of Bromberg. the jeweler, who goes east every summer studying some thing which will be of use to him in his work in the jewelry business. This sum- mer he goes to New York to attend the Edison convention and during his stay will spend sometime in the diamond cutting rooms of the Gorham Manufac- turing and Silver company, studying the work and the newest methods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
HOTEL LOBBTES
Parcel Post An Indication

T do not know about other businesses, but if they are holding up like the parcel post business there ought to be good times,' said T. D. Spradley. the accommodating and well posted clerk who handles so many packages at the window at the postoffice. "The people are be- ginning to realize as never before just how easy and satisfactory is the parcel post service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
B. Y. P. U. Bought Bonds

Our Baptist Young Peoples union at Sixty-sixth street bought a liberty loan bond" said Frank Hicks. an enthusi- astic B. Y. P. U. worker. Pastor Dock cry was greatly pleased at the patriot ism shown by the young people of his church, I believe every society in the district would have bought one if the matter had been properly brought to their attention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
Unique Plans for
 A seSame lF@MrGh''

 0N HERE is every indication that 0 the preparations being made for a "sane Fourth" celebration at Capitol park Wednesday evening will be carried to a highly successful con- clusion.
 It is especially fitting that the cele- bration should center around the mili- tary boys who have been stationed in Birmingham for many weeks. They are about to bid Birmingham farewell and this will probably be their last appearance before the people of this city before they leave for the front. For that reason the call to aid in 2 v- ing them a "goody shower" should meet with warm response.
 The regiment will be on hand and plans are being made to present each soldier with gift box as little re- hinder of Birmingham's interest in them and appreciation for their stay here.
 The community singing and other features of the programme should also aid to make the days celebration very attractive.
 An eastern man claimed exemption on the ground that he had a wife and two children dependent on him. Friend Wife says she can take care of herself and her children. Now we know who's the head of that family.
 
 Democrats defeated republicans in a game rlentifully sprinkled with errors and Congressman Bankhead. who didn't catch afly, proved that he is more use- ful in Congress than he is in left field. 1 The city clerk of a small town in New York state who asked pay for his serv. ices as registration officer has been denoted. He wasn't much above the bottom to start with. | k ] Saturday at midnight 23 states were made 'bone-dry'' under the Reed amend. ment. thus strengthening the bellel among bibuious persons that "2s' is a hoodoo number.
 A food search has heen started ir Germany. Is it possible that somebody has been ''hoiding out on the Kaiser?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
Hot Weather I'm
 the Summy South

7NHE .1eafy month" of June has
 J gone and carried with it re- markable record of temperature. Here in the sunny south we have had a great variety of weather chilly weather, cold weather, warm weather and scorching weather-oo degrees in the shade. The fields and gardens are now looking well as result of recent showers, but the harvest will depend largely upon the way July treats us.
 The farmers always look with hope to this month. Last year it brought torrential rains and disastrous floods. This year July will probably be all beneficent.
 But no matter what it's effect on the crops may be, there is promise of pleasant temperature the greater part of the next thirty days. July, at any rate, starts off well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
WiEliarm Winter Dean

WI NYA aS4DAes NASs VII N4SsD
 N7 PELHAM WINTER, dead at his wv home on Staten Island, at the age of S1, was conceded to be the greatest dramatic critic America has ever produced and it is doubtful if any man ever. lived who was blessed at the same time with literary gifts of such
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

Time shall unfold what piatted cum ming hides, king Lear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

The Age Herald is the only morning and Sunday newspaper in Birmingham carrying the Associated Press dis patches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, postoffice as second-elass matter un- ds- act of Congress, March 3, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-02
Umusual Accident
BesalIs Lake Steamer

GOSU 09D0S udQ1lAS eOSV0SA1US4 .N HICAGO lake steamers have. a " way of figuring in accidents never before known on land or water Saturday when the whaleback steam CT Christopher Columbus was about to start on the return trip from Mil waukee to Chicago the vessel crashed into a warehouse on the Milwaukee river and caused huge water tank to fall from the roof of a five-story warehouse. The tank crashed through the bridge, pilot house and two decks, killing score of persons.
 There were about 400 passengers on board and it is remarkable that more lives were not lost. Their escape was due to the peculiarly strong construc- tion of the whaleback. When the tank struck the ships steel hull it slid off into the water The chances are it would have gone straight through a wooden vessel and sunk it instantly.
 The explanation offered for this extraordinary accident is that the pilot wheel failed to respond. An other report places the blame on tug which threw off it's hawser too soon. No matter what excuses are made, the accident seems to have been the result of carelessness.
 It will be recalled that the sinking of the Eastland in the Chicago river, which cost nearly one thousand lives, was not only one of the greatest ma rine disasters ever recorded, but one of the most incomprehensible. The excursion steamer loaded with several thousand people, simply turned over while lashed to a pier. A satisfactory explanation of the disaster has never been made.