The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-14


 in the south has been published
 Hurrah, for our Birmingham boys. 1 knew they were a manly capable lot of fellows, who were going to make good, and they did.
 Don't let anybody ever again ask, Whats the matter with Birmingham, ' | when her sons pulled down so many cap 1 taincies, lieutenantcies, and other offices. Just get the list and read 1t over, and l if it falls to hearten you, I would advise you to consult a specialist, for you are suffering with an atrophied one. Tn the bunch are lawyers, doctors, bank CTS, merchants, farmers, manufacturers and newspaper men. Many of them gave up lucrative practices, good paying jobs, and bright commercial prospects, and for what? Don't be mean enough to say for brass buttons. for they are out of style, but because Uncle Sam needed them.
 I know a number of them and there isn't notoriety hunter or -four flusher" in the lot. It wasn't the glamor of war that called them, it was deep sense Of patriotism.
 Some of them are married, and left wife and children not wishing to claim any ex- emption. They had come to the point of MT. Brittling and had made up their s.a- AL. q aa1i me, in spite of the sneers of Germany, in spite of the light-hearted way in which the new chancellor brushes aside the en- trance of the United States as negligible, he will see great light when fighting Jack Pershing and his sun-tanned men march in triumph Unter den Linden.
 for one want and expect to see peace dictated in Berlin. l want it for Frances sake. I want the grandson of old Elm peror William, who was crowned at Yer sailies to sit under a like humiliation that was meted out to the French nation. I'll take double, yea triple joy If three re- publfcs will be present aiding and abet- ting-America, France and Russia.
 
 Naturally I single out first, Leon Bradley for he Is one OF our Age-Her- aid family, and we are all proud of him. All that I have to say is if he shows the same brilliancy in military affairs that he did in the newspaper game 1 am looking for him to come back as a general in the army" unless peace comes before the winter snows. Next comes vividly the picture of a flag raising in which I took part down at the Louisville and Nashville depot spoke and lot of others but I have forgotten what I said and what they said, and no doubt they can say the same thing about me, but l can shut my eyes and see the set face of Walter Scott Brewer, who in passionate burst of patriotic oratory-said: Tomorrow l will back my talk by enlisting' Do you wonder that he got 8 captaincy?.
 Then there is Courteney Henly, hand some, generous, well travelled. I have seen him grow up and develop into Spl6UQlu yOuIlS IldliOOds oO Aei dS iAc goes, it has been good to him, and yet that he Is no more idler is shown that he stood the test where only brain, brawn and grit counted, and now he is Captain Henley.
 A man would have to go far days journey to find finer fellow than Jelks Cabaniss. When he went into training everyone prophesied that he would win a captaincy, and now that he has made good, he has the best wishes of the best people in Birming- ham. He leaves behind much that makes life worth living. but he comes from breed that can be counted upon to do the right thing.
 I am sure that many hearts will be gladdened to know that Francis M. and whose mother was the beloved and charming Fannie Morrow, remembered by all for her graciousness, is now a captain. It seems sad thing that both father and mother are dead and cannot be here to share in the pride of their boy, who has won his military spurs, and who will wear them with grace and honor
 Name after name comes up that l would like to honor, but I will have to close with that of Robert Malone It fo.. 4I, little boy I used to know Is now a man and a captain I do not blame Nat and his dear mother for being proud of their manly son. I know Robert is go- ing to give a good account of himself
 I wish all the boys were here and that Birmingham would rise to the occasion and give them a rousng reception They richly deserve it. for they will represent us on the far flung battle line, Let us get it into our heart of hearts that they are fighting for us, and let's in authority and see that they get proper food, suitable equipment, and that none of them shall be put in jeop- ardy through any niggardliness or neg lect of our own.
 Here is congratulations to every father and mother. and to every wife, and to every brother, and to every sister, yes, and to every sweetheart that has a loved one among those who won com mission and let us honor the men who did their best but failed.