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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

FOR ,RENT--A furnished room and bath, in private home, near Five Points. Phone Main 5195 ATTRACTIVE, furnace heated bed- room, in private family of two adults; breakfast or kitchen privilege optional 91t1H S f2th st. Main 59~.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
French Stock Exchange
 Makes as Much Noise
 As in Pre-War Trading


 Paris, November 20.-( -(C,orrespondence of the Associated Press)-The bourse, or stock exchange of Paris is making almost as much noise as before the war to do about half as much business. The bulk of the trading now is on the "curb," or, more strictly speaking, on the portico of the bourse, where the unofficial brokers make their deals, filling the Place de la Bourse with their clamor.
 Tn the midst of lively session of this market the other day, the quotations sud- denly disappeared from the blackboards.' The employees of the bourse had chosen this little manifestation to enforce de-' mand for all Saturday afternoons of. The brokers surrendered and the clerks re-established the quotations.
 Stock operations here now are mostly for investment, since cash operations only are allowed, yet there is some speculation in sugar refinery and munitions works shares.
 Speculation in government bonds is inl- possible until the final liquidation of the war debt and the end of borrowing.
 The deals pending at the outbreak of the war. amounting to 5o0,0O0,000 francs, and carried along for nearly year and q half by the moratorium, have now been half settled, including the deals of Aus ltrian and German operators whose trans actions and supposed heavy profits were much talked about early in the war. The fact is their interests on the bourse were largely exaggerated and, instead of making, profit they sustained heavy losses when their deals were closed out, according to Alfred Rochet, head of the official Stock Brokers association. The Germans and Austrians sold freely on the break that came at the end of July, 1914, but with neither the hope nor the prospect of profit. because they were un- able to sell short and every transaction represented loss on their holdings. One heavy Austrian speculator had big line of French per cents on which he sus- tained big loss. . It has been proposed to establish in Paris stock exchange similar to that in New York. It would necessitate a com plete and very difficult revision of laws and regulations governing transactions in securities in France.
 The proposal of the participation of American banks in carrying over settle- ments is much favored by brokers who | hold that it will be necessary after the war for the allies to cooperate in all markets to stabilize war loan securities.
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stockholders' Meeting

The annual meeting of the stockholders # the First National Bank of Birming- ham, Ala. will be held on Tuesday. Jan uary 8, 1918. at it's banking house, corner Second avenue and Twentieth street, in the city of Birmingham. Alabama. be- tween the hours of Il a. m. and 12 m.. for the purpose of electing a board of di- rectors to serve for the ensuing year
 THOMAS vy0pKrNS. Cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

NOTICE Bids Wanted for Convicts of Perry
 County, Alabama Sealed bids will be received by the court of county commissioners of Perry county, Alabama, up to Thursday, De- cember 27, 191z at F m. for the hire of it's ssconvicts for the year 1918. Address the undersigned at Marion, Ala.: w. T.. HARRIS.
 Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Trust and Savings bank of Birmingham. Ala, will be held at it's banking rooms. corner lst ave. and 10th street, at 3 o'clock p. m.. Tuesday. Jam uary g. 1918, for the purpose of electing directors for the coming year. and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meeting.
 w. w. CRAWFORD,
 President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

WANTED-Saxon owners to know that they will find Saxon service station at 213 s. 20th st. Experienced Saxon mechanics. Genera tors and self-starters re- paired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
BUSINESS CHANGES

CALLED to the colors, consequently a $7500 stock of new, well selected gents furnishings, Florshefm, Queen Quality, Bostonian and other well known shoes silk shirts, hosiery, hats, caps and underwear, etc, in asthriving middle Tenn. town, purchased before recent advances; 75c on cost, about soc present prices if taken by January |. D-S4, care Age-Herald.
 MANAGER-Large manufacturing com. pany opening branch office In Birming- ham wants competent man to manage it. must take at least 5000 interest in company; salary, $50 per month, L per cent commission; manager should earn s10,e0o year. John R. Cavanagh, 10 s. LaSalle st., Chicago.
 A PROGRESSIVE FINAN- CAL SALES ORGANIZA- TON WHOSE SCOPE IS N A TT o N w IDE, WHOSE POLICY IS PER- MANENTLY lESTAR- LISTED, REQUIRES IN ITS BIR MIN G HA M BRANCH THE SERV- ICES OF TWO. MEN WHO BELIEVE THEY CAN EARN MORE THANS5O00 A YEAR IF GIVEN THE CHANGE. FORMER SELLING EXPERIENCE MAY BE VALUABLE, BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL. APPLICATIONS CON- | SIDERED IN STRICT | CONFIDENCE. LEROY H.. DAVIS, SALES MAN AGER, 619 FIRST MA E TIONAL BANK BLDG. | VpvrV ArrN TtV A NTrrycy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of StockhoIders' Meeting
 The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Home Building and Loan association will be held at the office of the association, 2026 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala, on Tuesday, December IS. 1917, converting at 12 o'clock noon. At such meeting direc- tors will be elected and such other busi- ness transacted as may come before a regular meeting
 M H. M ROBERTSON, President.
 w. V. M. ROBERTSON, Gen. Mgr
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'rYPEWRITERS
TYPEWRITERS.

BRAND NEW, LATEST MODEL
 OLIVER 9, $49 Fully guaranteed. standard keyboard. exactly the same machine used by largest industries direct from factory; former price slC0. Before getting even d second hand rebuilt or rental ma chine, investigate latest Oliver plan to save Sol; easy payments if you wish Telephone or call Joel NJ. Taul. Mgr, the Oliver Typewriter Agency, 210S ist ave, Birmingham, Ala. Phone Bell & Main TT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
HOUSES FOR RENT

TOR RENT North Highlands. com pletely furnished bungalow; reason : able: can have immediate possessspn Cali Main 542s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
WANTED--SALESMEN

SALESMEN WANTED-We desire to se- cure the services of a high-grade sales man to represent us calling on the gen. eral trade, to man of proven ability will pay salary of $25 weekly and 10 per cent commission on all sales. Amer ican Sales and Advertising Co.,, 29 South LaSalle st., Chicago, Ill.
 WANTED < High grade experienced salesman to call on general trade; sal ary s25 weekly and commission: general references and territory covered. Amer ican Sales and Promotion Co.,, 14 w. Washington st., Chicago, H. wANTED-A strictly high-class sales agent for the city of Memphis; a com mission proposition that will mean good money to the right man who is able to finance himself until he can get going; nice office already equipped by com pany. Address District Manager, Wales Adding Machine Company, Box AIS, At lanta, Ga.
 LIVE salesman for Ala bama. Hardenburg's fa- nous line of advertising specialties. Big commis- sions. Apply today to James M. Ross, Field Manager, Room SIS, Tutwiler hotel. STOCK salesmen, stock sales managers and brokers: s6,0000O0 iron and steel company; now installing blast fur naces; offers large block of stock to investors; shares starting at s, to ad- vance to s10 or more; immense profits seem certain; extensive publicity plan. Address quick and advise experl- ence, method of working, territory, etc. H. Clark, secy., 1411-15 Interna- tional Life Bldg, St. Louis, Mo 
 SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE
 
 WANTED-By an experienced business woman position as general office assist ant; no objection to going out of the city Call Main S263-J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

WE manufacture stove castings for all makes of stoves and make speciality of all kinds of lighter casting for various purposes. A. o. Kehm Casting Co.,. 2527 27th ave. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

HAVE you seen that splendid De- cember issue of Good Businessf 1T not write the editor, No. 1872 Sd ave- Birmingham, Ala, for free copy. It's
 worth whilei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

WANTED-Employrne as manager or a plantation, on part salary and part shares; make best offer and give full description in your first letter. P. o, Box 232, West Blocton, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

InANIC Made to buy, build or im- LOAANo prove homes. To pay off the mortgage coming due or to re-fi- nance those monthly payments that are getting too heavy. No commissions, small expense, quick service. Write or call for literature.
 SECURITY SAVINGS & LOAN co. 2109 2nd Ave Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
AUTOMOBILES

WANTED-Sta agent to sell county rights for automobile movable head lights; the only one on, the market. Safety Automobile Light Co., Knoxville, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

FOR SALE-Soda fountain in good con- dition, $250. D. R. Murray. 41O1 1st ave- N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

LIBERTY CARS-The best automobile on the market for the price, $1445. delivered to your door; phone for demonstration. De Shazo Motor Co.,, 40i s. Fist st. Phone 1761.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
noes POULTRY AND PET STOCK

IJOOk1, T V V F ! " ' " p T. - r '1 v
 
 FOR SALE--A very beautiful English Toy Spaniel Blenheim; very small; an ideal pet; well trained; will make q wonderful Christmas gift; can be seen at Woodward Barber Shop, or call Main 494S for information COLLIE puppies. whelped September 22 by Piabold Playbert, mother by Cham pion Tazewell Tantalizer. sl5 to $25 each Dr. Garmon, Grand hotel, Besse- mer Phone Bessemer 160.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

ODD job carpenter. Tell your troubles to the odd job carpenter. He will help you; all kinds of new work and repairs Main 5664. H. Sanford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

WE BUY ssSona ssoSSa sso5 aagd shd Sd0.ass Ass r,Lz.a Mo4y 7nA7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

AUTO parts nickel plated like new. S M. Bernheim Co.,. 2023 1st ave Main 5100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

HAVE you seen that splendid De- cember issue of 'tGood Business%' II not write the editor, No. 1872 Sd ave, Birmingham, Ala, for free copy. It's worth while!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

FOE MISCELLANEOUS
  THOSE wishing to preserve the Roto- gravure Section of The Age Herald can get binders by calling at The Age-Herald office. Price only S5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

SITUATIONS W.ANTED-FEMALE WANTED-By an experienced business woman position as general office assist ant; no objection to going out of the city. Call Main 8363-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

CHRISTMAS gifts of watches, uia- monds and jewelry at cut prices. G; c. I. Morrison, Jeweler. S26 Chamber ot Csnp1uerca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

JUST received carload of milch cows with young calves, will trade for dry cows Phone Main 1030.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
WANTED-MALE HELP

HAIR CUT, 10c; shave, Dc; work in rear room free. Birmingham Barber Co., lege, 20071a 2d ave. NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union News Co., Terminal station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-S2d. degree Masonic ring some where on 5th ave. between 22d and 26th st.. Sunday. Finder will be re- warded. Return to Eugene Fies, 16U5 American Trust Bldg.
 LOST--On Monday evening in Loveman s or Kress' one $20 bill part of Christmas savings club money; finder please call Woodlawn 1142-J; liberal reward. v LOST-White Spitz dog; return to S01 Lyric Bldg, and receive reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
LAND WANTED

 WILL pay $l an acre cash Tor any lant in Alabama Write J-.6 care Age Her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

WANTED-To sell very cheap, second' hand typewriter, office desk and a type- writer desk. Apply to Room 6, 1141s N. Fist st. Phone Main 53
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

HATS renovated and blocked by ex- pert matters; ladies' hats a special ty; dry cleaning, pressing repair. ing and altering Gluck s. 1'AS GU ave Phone 2S72.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

YOUNG man to work on train; com mission paid. Crescent News and Hotel Co.,. 1912 Morris ave-, opposite L. & N. station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

TF yoii want something hauled promptIy
 and handled with care, call Woooia"n II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
WII-AiNTED--M1s.EIIAINnUua

IT7R nTTU Second hand clothes, WE BU I shoes. 2l1s 2d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

LOANS on modern residences. South and North Highlands. Norwood. West End, Graymont and central business property. 5, 5H and per cent. Phone MT. Jackson or MT. Cory. Main 7S. F. M. Jackson. 113 N. 21st st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

f4RaTE TRACT or LAND WANTED, SOMETHING SUITED TO COLONlZA- TION: MUST BE CHEAP. ADDRESS % CARE AGE-HERALD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
FOR RENT-RoOMS
HOTEL EDWARDS

DESIRABLE room next to bath, sepa- rate entrance to front porch; refer. ences required Phone Ensley 299-W.
The courier-index., 1917-10-26

| wes sns proportion OF two men .~0 fronts
oS'ern front tar~-- ON th Su on the
The courier-index., 1917-10-26
LAUGHTER IN COURT

A certain lad threw a large stone
at the village constable one day,
hitting him heavily on his helmet.
The perpetrator of the outrage es-
capped detection until, on examining
closely the missil which had struck
him, the constable remembered hav-
ing seen it lying on the window sill
of house, whose youthful occupant
he forthwith charged with the as
sault.
Il experimental with the stone,
your worship" the policeman ex-
planned in court, and found that
when I threw it at an old helmet of
mine il made an exactly similar
mark
But what good was that when
your cad wasn't inside the 'elmet?"
asked the suspect.
"Ah," retorted the triumphant
officer, 81 thought of that and put
a block of wood inside, just the
same as if my head was there. Elk.
The courier-index., 1917-10-26

Coins nIaoaa o.
bank disp p,sced inside Of neus<o.
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WHEN YOU WAKE
UP DRINK GLASS
OF HOT WATER
Wash the poIsons and toxins from
system before putting more
food Into stomach.
Says Inslde-bathing makes any
one look and feel clean,
sweet and refreshed.

Wash yourself on the inside before
breakfast like you do on the outside.
This Is vastly more important because
the skin pores do not absorb impuri-
ties into the blood, causing Illness.
while the bowel pores do.
For every ounce of food and drink
taken into the stomach. nearly an
ounce of waste material must be
carried out of the body. II this waste
material is not eliminated day by day
1t quickly ferments and generates
poisons, gases and toxins which ara
absorbed or sucked into the blood
stream, through the lymph ducts which
should suck only nourishment to sus-
tain the body.
A splendid health measure is to
drink, before breakfast each day, a
glass of real hot water with a tea
spoonful of limestone phosphate In 1t.
which is a harmless way to wash
these poisons, gases and toxins from
the stomach. liver, kidneys and
bowels; thus cleansing, sweetening
and freshening the entire alimentary
canal before putting more food into
the stomach.
A quarter pound of limestone phos-
plate costs but very little at the drug
store but is sufficient to make anyone
an enthusiast on inside-bathing. Men
and women who are accustomed to-
wake up with dull, aching head or
have furred tongue, bad taste. nasty
breath, sallow complexion, others who
have bilious attacks, acid stomach or
constipation are assured of pro-
nounced Improvement in both health
and appearance shortly.
The courier-index., 1917-10-26
TOPICS IN BRIEF

If Germany insists upon annexa
tons, we may yield them the pro
Germans. -Columbia State
AS we understand it, the object oil
the British "drum-fire" is to make
the Germans beat Nashville
Southern Lumberman
La Toilette insists he stands for
the people in spite OF the plain eyi
dence that the people won't stand
for him.>-Chicago Herald
Unfortunately there are Americans
who should be informed, and Germans
who would not abuse their freedom
Wall Street Journal
Judging from the way in which
they continue to be broken, diplomat.
ic relations must be very scarce in
Europe at present-El Paso Times
Speaking of biting granite" the
Italians seem to have bitten off two
or three mountain peaks without
getting more than they could chew.
New York Sun
The Turkish government has re-
called the governor of Palestine on
account of his excessive brutality.
Here's a chance for Germany to get
new boss for Belgium. Burlington
Gazette.
Kaiser William says he is ashamed
OF the fact that Ferdinand of Rou-
mania is Hohenzollern Never
mind, Kais, every flock must have
its white sheep.-Council Bluffs Non
pareil
Mr.. La Toilette advocates war only
in case of invasion, and then only
after the people vote on 1t. The
invading army, of course, would be
glad to wait till after election day
Nashville Southern Lumberman.
One good Liberty Bond deserves
another.-Chicago Herald.
More than one German-language
paper has got out its last edition.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Despite the scarcity of food stuffs
in Germany the Teuton diplomats
continue to spill the beans.-Kansas
City Star.
Somehow, we can't recall ever
having heard of a Congressional
joker that put the Joke on the
congressmen.-Bost Transcript.
The German command is wise to
provide three weeks furlough for the
soldier who brings in the first Yam
kee prisoner He will need it,
Mason City Globe-Gazette.
The value of the German mark
may fall and fall, but it can never
hope to get as cheap as some of the
people it brought to America New
York evening Sun
Secretary Baker in his weekly
communique says the Germans are
still powerful, though shaken. Well.
they Will have to be well shaken
before taken, perhaps.-New York
Morning Telegraph
Berlin's discussion of peace does
not go much further than to contem-
plate peace as commercial commod-
ity which supply the kaiser arbitrar-
lily assumes to Washington
Star.
Other good things than baseball
teams come out of Chicago. For in
stance, the remark of the Herald
that a certain Mr.. La Toilette will
go down to the ages "Hun-wept, Hun
honored and Hun-sung. New York
Herald.
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MEANT FOR HIM

He was fond of playing jokes on
his wife, and this time he thought
he had a winner.
My dear" he said as they sat at
supper, II just heard such sad
story of young girl today. They
thought she was going blind, and so
a surgeon operated on her eye, and
found
''Yes?" gasped the wife breathless-
ly.
THAT she'd got young man in
her eye!" ended the husband with
chuckle
For moment there was silence
Then the lady remarked slowly:
well. 1t would all depend on what
sort of a man it was. Some OF them
she could have seen through easily
enough'i- Pitts6urg Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
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DELAYED DENOUMENT

problem play was being produc-
ed in Chicago. One evening it was
discovered that a certain man, evil
IDENTIFY from the rural districts, had
attended the play six nights in sue
cession and always sat well down
in front.
These facts were communicated to
the theatre press agent, who scented
good story. Approaching the inter-
ested spectator between the acts
he apologized for his intrusion, and
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said:
Would you mind telling me just
why you are so Interested in this
play? Do you know some member
of the cast!'
''Nope," said the man from the
outlands. THAT amt it. But I'll
tell you about it, You know the
scene in the private room in the
restaurant where the dark man and
the other mans wife get up and
leave by the left hand door just a
moment before the woman's hus-
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CARELESSNESS RESULTS IN
FAILURE

That is why we say reed B. A..
Thomas Hog Powder according to
directions" DO NOT FEED 1T
SLOPPY, but mix it with ground
feed and moisten with just enough
water to make a crumbly mass. Then
each hog gets a beneficial dose See
full directions on package Your
money back if you are not satisfied
For sale by NJ. ID. Daggett 81
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band enters by the right hand door?''
"Yes," said the press agent expect
antly.
Well" said the interested spec
tator, some night the husbands go
ing to come in before they leave
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
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BARB WIRE CUTS AND WOUNDS

are troublesome to cure. Get bot
tie of Farris Healing Remedy-costs
50c-make it at home. Heals rapid
ly. A sore never matters where this
remedy is used. We sell ii on the
money ,back plan For sale by NJ.
ID. Daggett. 81
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Meanwhile Uncle Sam pleasantly
but firmly insists that Holland must
keep her back door closed if she
expects us to pass anything in at the
front
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YOU BuETTE

Said Kitty when called a coquette,
I'm not such a big one as Buette,
You can take II from me,
She, unqIesJionably
Is the biggest coquet in our suette."
Boost, Transcript
The courier-index., 1917-10-26

The coal operators, after conceding
that coal can be sold at the estab-
lished prices, seem inclined to put
it up to Mr. Garfield to demonstrate
that it can be mined at those figures
The courier-index., 1917-10-26
BREAKING THE ICE

I'm quite q near neighbor of yours
now said Mr.. Bore Pm living just
across the river"
Indeed" replied Miss Smart. Il
hope you will drop In some day
Christian Register.
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Nearly half of all the coal pro-
duced inthe United States is mined
Pennsylvania.
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DESTINY STRUCK DUMB

And thou shouldst place thy hand In
his and come
And follow gladly over hin and lea;
Even Destiny would be In silence
dumb
When thou vert back with me.
Madison Democrat
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-26
THE MAJESTY OF ARMENIA.
(By Israel Zangwill.)

From more than area of the war zone, from
Belgium. from Galicia. from Turkish Armenia tho
same story reaches us: the same dread saga Of the
wanderngs Of whole populations under the spur Of
massacre, rape hunger. Little children fall like
flies by the waysde and children are born on
the march. Mothers go mad Girls throw them
selves into the rivers Men killed and buried
like dogs. Es
But Belgium has almost all tho world for her
friends the faith in restoration goes before her
exiles like pillar Of cloud by day and pillar Of
fire by night the Jews of the pale, torn. and
tossed between the alternate victers begin to find
orga nzel help and behold some faint CLEAN Of Zion
upon the political horizon An Ararat alone no
ark rest. For Armenia alonc-thcre is the cry
without answer, Waterman what OF the night.
Only for a minority there be political re-
demption let at least bring physical salvation
to their agonizing remnant. e. ta.
Sister nations have been accustomed to think
tho Armcnians and the Jew. Both hail from sis
tcrlands of the cradle of civilization. Both come
trailing clouds of glory from the purple days Of
Persia and Babylon Both have borne the shock
of the ancient and media cval empires and Of the
militant migratons Of their and both hold to
their original faith for II the one was the first
prca cher Of Jehovah the other the first nation
to profess Jesus. And sisters. too. in sorrow. al
though cxiled, scattered. prosecuted massacred.
Sisters forsooth yet not equal in suffering.
Hitherto through the long centuries the crown OF
mart rdom has been pre-emnently lsraels. And
day by day during this war of wars there came
by dark letter whisper the tale of her woes
in the central war zone said to myself surely the
cup is full Surely people earth has had sucl,
| IA measure OF gall and vinegar to drain.
But mistaken One people has suffered
| moro. That people whose ancient realm held the
legendary Eden has for abiding place the pit
Of hell. bow before this higher majesty of sorrow
take the crown of thorns from Isracls head and
PLACE it Upon Armenia's.