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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
STRANGE mixture of genius and \ morbidity was Richard Realf. the

\ STRANGE mixture of genius and LAA morbidity was Richard Realf, the English-Amercan poet who,
 after battling against all sorts of diversity, finally ended it all by taking dose of laudanum in Oakland, Cal, in 1878. Realfs poems still live with us as fine examples of his fertile brain, and as regret that he should have seen fit to have removed himself from further op- portunity by his own hand
 At the early age of 15 Realf began to write poetry, and his precocity was fully recognized in England by the assistance given him by eminent literary men. Un- der this patronage his first book of verse appeared when he was only IS years of age. When he was 20 years of age Realf came to America and began work in which he had become interested in London, that of working in the slums. With the assistance of charitably dis posed people of New York city be estab- lished cheap lectures and a self-improve- ment association at Five Points. This was in 1854
 He had not been here long before the anti-slavery agitation took on an un- usual importance, and Realf affiliated panied a party of free state emgrants to Kansas, where he made the acquain- tance of John Brown, and became one of his followers
 Realf was to become the secretary of state with the government that Brown projected, but the movement having been deterred for several years, during that time Reaf returned to his home in Eng land and later made a tour of the south ern states. While engaged in featuring time of the John Brown raid he was ar rested as a government witness in the investigation that followed.
 In the civil war he served first as a private and finally rose to the cap taincy of a regiment. and at the end Of the war he settled in South Carolina, where he established freedman school which he located in thatched hut of his own building. The great antagon- ism to his school finally compelled him to leave that section, and he located in Pittsburg, where he secured a position on newspaper, the most remunerative he ever held.
 By this time Realf's fame as poet was spreading, and literary men and publications all over the country were encouraging him to write. His domestic cares, however, prevented him from do- ing so, as he had an invalid wife, a num- her of small children, and several reIa- tives depending upon him. He was finally compelled to place his wife and children in charitable institution to save them from starving.
 Finally Realfs health gave way under the strain of his calamities and he himself found refuge in New York hospital. Upon his recovery, through the Kindness of a friend, he was provided with money to take him to San Fran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
Veterans Reuniom
a Great Success

NLT ASHINGTON city promised to w entertain the Confederate vet erans with exceptional hospitality and it seems to be fully meeting expecta- tions. President Wilson is entering whole-heartedly into the programme.
 Although the reunion did not open formally until yesterday, many of the veterans had arrived Sunday and a very impressive service was the visit to Arlington, the silent city of the dead, where they laid floral tributes upon the graves of cherished heroes.
 The north and south have long since been reunited in the bonds of Ameri- can fraternalism. The last trace of sectional bitterness disappeared while Mckinley was President, and now the members of the Confederate camps and of the Grand Army of the Re public posts vie with each other in ex- pressions of admiration for the valor, one for the other.
 But the survivors of the Lost Cause are now in the national capital for the first time wearing the gray. And they are being made to feel perfectly at home there in their old-time dress. All this emphasizes the more clearly the patriotism of the people The brave men who followed Lee are now singing heartily the "Star-Spangled Banner" and waving with genuine ardor the Stars and Stripes. This week in Washington will be one long to be remembered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
Warnings Are Bearing Fruit


 The warnings and repeated warn ings of the government and of the press and of FMS Mathis from time to time that the south must feed itself the coming winter or go hungry, are stean- uy yielding more and more fruits, said w D. Wood the lumberman of the food preparedness executive com mittee and canning committee, in re- turning from trip to Asheville and the great Methodist properties about Lake Junaluska.
 The seriousness of the situation should not only wake up the south to the justice but to it's duty of strenu- ous and untiring work to change from depending on others to even aiding our country in its strain to assist our al lies who are fighting our battles un- der intensity and hardship beyond real history.
 Gardening particularly about Ashe- vile and intense farming in available places along the steep mountainsides stretching up from the French Broad river and in it's valley, were especially noticeable, notwithstanding the terri ble ruins of last summers flood which swept steel bridges, houses. railroad tracks. lumber, logs and trees in it's destructive pathway.
 The present abnormally high prices, especially of food in my opinion make it even more imperative for the press and people and the government to con tinue laying the greatest stress on me extraordinary necessity of producing not only enough to prevent or relieNs the stress. but bring us up to the iuli measure of our duty against any waste whatsoever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
co-operation Is Needed

If there was ever time when unity between producer and consum- ei was needed 1t is just now. said J. A. Laird, and though we have de- rived large benefits through our ad- mirable parcel post, there is still one thing lacking, that is a place and time for seller and buyer to meet
 Each city or town should have one day each month set apart for the sale of cattle, hogs, sheep, etc, and one day each week for the sale Of produce of all kinds where seller and buyer could meet and mingle. and not, as now waste so much time hunting each other up. A large vacant lot would be needed for the live stock to be shown, and small fee5 cents or 10 cents charged for use of the lot.
 Anyone who has lived in Ireland such a system. The papers publish a list of towns or cities having cattle fairs for the ensuing month, and there you can buy hundreds of any Kind of stock you want, and the farmer gets close to the value of his animals. as there are scores of cattle buyers on hand, causing keen competition.
 There is no nducement here at present for the farmer to raise stock for market He has to sell where there lis no competition, and the price he has Ito take and the price the consumer has to pay make a wide margin. If we are ever to down the meat trust it must be done by allowing the farmer or stock raiser the privilege of selling his meat without any restrictions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
Root s Difficule
 T ask I'm Russia

M0OW that Elihu Root, President A N Wilson's ambassador extraor- dinary to the provisional government of Russia, and his colleagues on the special commission, have landed safe ly on the oriental side of the vast empire they should reach Petrograd by rail shortly and proceed to their task. To say that Russia is in a bad shape expresses it mildly.
 Those who thought that the revolu- tion, which caused the Czar to abdi- cate, had accomplished it's perfect work for democracy merely jumped at conclusions. Autocracy was smashed, but no stable government came to tranquilize the situation. The people were free, but many of the best lead CTS soon lost their capacity for clear thinking and resolute performance.
 Conditions soon became chaotic. Free Russia could not be developed in a day. Reactionaries-pa partisans of the old order-seemed to have reason in contending that the masses were not ready for self government; that they should be ruled with a rod of iron for years to come. But states men of broad vision, patriotic spirit and true courage there should be who will be able to set up some form If government which will make for democracy in the not far distant fu- ture.
 Russia is moneyless. People are suffering for the want of food. The better class of politicians are stam- peded, and it now remains for MT. Root, ] q master diplomat, fully backed by the United States government, to get at the bottom of the trouble and then lose no time in restoring order. He has extraordinary power. In the first place, he is prepared to finance the commonwealth to any extent de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
DO YOU?

While the starry banners waving
 And immortal airs are played, And our citizens are marching
 In a glittering parade And a nations voice is calling
 On it's brave and loyal men, Do you want to be a quitter
 And cringing stacker then? While democracy is striving
 'Gainst the Prussian's ruthless might, And the soldiers of our allies
 Rush undaunted to the fight, And the woes a worlds enduring
 Can't be told by tongue or pen, Do you want to be a quitter
 And a cringing stacker then?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
EXCITING EXPERIENCE

There goes a fellow who ought to be strongly in favor of the freedom of the seas"
 "Ah! I presume he was on vessel at- tackled by a submarine?"
 "No. He was chased by a shark once and ripped bathing suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
Convicts Contribute

It was lots of fun to raise the money 10 raise the flag, said o. H. Martinsen, manager of the National Cash Register company, and chairman of the Civic as- sociation committee, to see that the big Tag pole was put in position. T was pleased at the way the public subscribed the necessary amount but the contribu tions which touched me most came vol untarily from three conviets at Flat Top, who sent 50 cents apiece"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
Consecrntion Service.

The service of personal conservation church of the Advent is most timely" sald Joseph H. Babb. and shows that Rev. Middleton S Barnwel wishes to follow up the deeply spiritual sermons he has been recently preaching by bringing men and women to personally consecrate themselves. An impressive programme mas been arranged and it will be a good place for wearied and perplexed souls to md comfort and strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

BEGINNING THE DAY-At some time man comes to realize the mean ing of the life he Is living. The se- cret sins hidden in his heart rise against him. Then we would hide ourselves from God if we could. But the only way to run from God is to run to Him. The Infinite knowledge is also the Infinite pity--Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
Call on the Ladies

When you want anything done and done well, call on the ladies'" said H. J. Porter, Jr. T wanted the carriage of General Wood to be appropriately decor ated and so l heard group of Birming- hams lovely women were in session down town, so ran up and asked them to help me out of my trouble. They fused about being called on at the last moment, but just rest your eye on the carriage in which Birmingham's honored guest rides and you will see that their handiwork will be fitting the day and the soldier"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY

PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY And what are these young society girls doing?'
 They belong to a local association of farmerettes."
 T see. They are going to raise some thing to eat"
 Yes. They have an idea that they can work in a field all day and dance all night"N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
Ho. HUM

Oh lucky prehistoric men, To envy you we're prone; The line was never busy when You tried to use the phone.
 Luke McLuke. And lucky prehistoric men, For this you thanks should render; You never went out to a tea And broke a sock suspender.
 Macon Telegraph. o lucky prehistoric men, For this you should be thankful There was no bone-dry business then And you could drink your tank full.
 Columbia (s. O Record. Oh, lucky prehistoric men, You had no pockets deep; For wife tc burglarize just when You laid down to sleep.
 Memphis Commercial-Appeal. Oh, lucky prehistoric men, You suffered cold and heat, But autos did not bump you when You tried to cross street.  SHOWING HER PATRIOTISM Gertrude Calder is engaged to sol- dier.'
 That's fine. But I know girl who has a better record than that" Tell me about her" she has refused three would-be slackers''
 UNHAPPY MEMORIES What a wonderful marine view! dare say the ocean stirs you deeply?" "oh, yes,'' replied the artist, with an distracted look I've been frightfully seasick number of times"
 NOT ELIGIBLE T was hopin' that literary feller would put me in one of his books" sadi the ancient trapper.
 Maybe he'll do it yet" Nope. I don't think so. He's one of them sex writers. There ain't mo- body in this neck O tn woods who behaves bad enough to be put in one of bis books" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
WITH BELLS ON

From the Sheffield Standard
 Editor Barrett and Stanley and Dolly Dalrymplev were the only representatives of the big guns in Gadsden, But they were there with bells on.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
SAVING HIMSELF

You promised me you would be home by 10 o'clock sharp. It is now 8 o'clock in the morning. What have you to say for yourself?"
 "A great deal, my dear, great deal Put can see by the expression on your face that you are not open to convic- tion so if you'll just excuse me. my dear. I'll toddle along to bed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
HOTEL LOBBIES
Home-Made Flags

couldn't find the flags to decorate the front of the building" said A. C.. Lewis. advertising manager of Caheen Srosa 'so l just went to work and had them made in the store. and now that the British, French and Italian colors are floating in the breeze, capped by Old Glory, I'm proud of the job and hope that General Wood will see them as he rides by"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05
c3umlEznN419antxH

, P. S.-Get into the parade and be al the
 to wave at General Wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

He lives in fame that died i'm virtues
 course. Titus AndrOnicus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

The visit of the distinguished statesmen and publicity men from England, France and Italy to the United States is a tremendously significant affair with far-reaching consequences England
 mudding her way through, France being bled, while Italy is scaling noun tains, and all fighting our battles Their pleading for help has caught the heart of America and we are all going to do our bit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

ing beneath my window They are regu- lars on their way to Gettysburg and then to France When Germany made lunge for Paris, the French knew their destiny; they understood that they were a generation sacrificed-"s sacrificed, ming it accepted this sacrifice to which it felt itself predestined.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

Yes today is sacred day. It will live long in our memories. Our people have seen unforgetable things. Many of our Let us who stay behind see to it that the men in the camps, trenches or on the firing slino have everything sneedful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

Nations do not die of war, unless they or hardly possible at present. America does not enter the conflict to destroy any nation, but to weaken the power of the stronger dynasties which seek to ensave the smaller nations. America does not stand for the obliteration of any nations; it aims at including them and linking them together in the bonds Of true relationship as set forth in the pro- gramme of the League to Enforce Peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

Entered at the Birmingham, Alap | postoffice as second-class matter un- | der act of Congress, March 3, 1879. i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

If the former Czar could transport his wealth safely to this country he would no doubt be glad to subscribe handsomely to the liberty loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

And SC we gc into this war singing no hymns of hate, With no thought of con- quest of territory, free from schemes of serve the liberties handed down to us by our fcrefathers and to pass them on to others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

The Age-Herald Is the only morning and Sunday newspaper in Birmingham carrying the Associated Press dis patches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

There is good hope that when the wa4 is over gerat impetus will be given to democracy throughout the world as d reward to the marvellous spirit of heroism and self-sacrifice which this great con- flict has developed in all countries fight ing autocracy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

Oh, lucky prehistoric men, To envy you we're prone; The line was never busy when You tried to use the phone.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

No communication will be published without its authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-05

America has at last been caught in the tragic disaster which has overtaken Flu rope. We can no longer boast of our splendid isolation. This country must fight to help preserve democracy against the ruthless programme of autocraey. We have a vital stake in helping to preserve and safeguard the struggling smaller nations that are being overrun by kaiserism. If the big brother stands idly by while the little brothers are be- ing beaten and deported-why, then, the big brother is little better than weak ling.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-07
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-07

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-20
FARMS FOR SALE
iContinued.)

II ACRES miles from Richmond
good buildings, especially equipped
for hog raising Inquire 1927 Main
street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-20

fusely illustrated. Every mother
wants it, as well as every red-blood-
ed American. Easy seller. Low
price Big profit. Freight paid.
Credit. Sample free. International
Press, Philadelphia
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QUAKERS IN
[continued From Page one.1


phia, commissioner of the committee
to France, and by L. Hollingsworth
Wood of New York. .-.-..
Report Sent Back
statement prepared by the bust
ness committee Of the meeting in
which the historic Quaker principle
of mon resistance" is reaffirmed was
presented to the Meeting Friday af-
ternoon, although in the morning it
had been announced that the state
ment probably would be submitted
Saturday After hearing the report
the meeting sent it back to the bust
ness committee for some minor
changes.
Coincident with the submission of
this report came the clash of opinions
as to the attitude the Society of
Friends should assume to the war.
; Thomas Newlin, a Friend, who is
now engaged in conducting religious
work for the Y. NJ. c. A. in army
camps, declared in effect, that a vic
torious Prussianism would be a disas-
ferrous blow to civilization. He urged
Friends to clear realization of this
fact, asserting that If they failed to
do so that they would fail in the prop
er performance of their civic and re-
ligious duties.
Mr.. Newlin deplored war but de-
clared that now the United States
was engaged in war it was the duty
of all Americans to give full support
to their government and accept the
duties imposed upon citizens without
an effort toward evasion.
Pennington Applauded
Mr.. Newlin was replied to by Mr.
Pennington at the close of the after
noon session His remarks were re-
peatedly applauded, in sharp contrast
to the silence which prevailed while
| Mr.. Newlin was making his appeal
God is not at the end of his re-
sources" Mr.. Pennington said. He
pointed out that once before the leu
tons had swept over Europe, a bar
barian horde. God was not beaten
by the Germans then" said Mr. Penn
ington, declaring that in a later period
of world history the heart of civiliza-
ton was in Germany, wherein the
reformation originated God cannot
be beaten by the Germans today, and
0Ou VIII az. revenge I11uISeII.
The report of the business commit
tee on the attitude to be assumed by
! Friends toward warfare set out that
the idea of peace was gradually OBJ
tanning recognition among the nations
and that along with the great princi-
pies of temperance, prison reform, so
cial betterment, abolition of slavery
and evangelization, peace would soon
come into general acceptance among
| men.
In the present crisis it reiterated
the doctrinei declaration of the
Friends that great national ends could
be obtained without bloodshed and
war. The report calls on Quakers
everywhere tn study anew this funda-
mental doctrine of their church.
Charles e. Tebbetts criticised the
Friends for their apparent negligence
in supporting the relief work which
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-20

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-20

the church had undertaken in France
and Belgium. He said Quakers need
not be enthused for service and must
not let other denominations criticise
them for their lack of interest While
other churches are pledging their sup
port to the government, Friends have
not recognized the great obligations
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-20

bright. capable ladies
to travel, demonstrate and sell deal
ers. $500 to $4,000 per week. Rail
road fare paid Goodrich Drug Co.,
Dent. 2Se. Omaha. Neb.
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