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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
LOOM JoHNy BURROUGHS

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger,
 John Burroughs, the imperturbable cal endar said, is 80 years old. but an inn perishable well-spring of vitality in the mans writings and in his own being rises up to confute the chronology; 1887 comes as close to 1917 in his person as a brisk and breezy lifetime out of doors amid birds and flowers and sunshine can bring it. Nature opened her picture-book and told her secrets to this true child of hers because he brought to her love and a trust unfailing that cast out fear. The most natural of naturalists has found enough in the primal realities" to con- cern him without recourse to fiction. Novels do not amuse him to whom all things are novel, from the skys cloud- raiment to the silhouette of a tree, from the reckoning swamp maple to the indi- vidual flavor of apples; from the do- mestic economy of ant or bee to the rul- ing mysteries of the human heart. His own pulse beats with the mounting of the sap in the vernal wood; he feels a tenderness for the young of the Kline diiQ dil lHo AuIilplc POpQidtioii ol thS farm His hunting of big game and little is done with the wise and kindly eyes that all these decades of experience have preternaturally sharpened to observe; he sees and interprets, but he does not need to kill, and his Is not a post-morten natural philosophy. Would that more of those who strive to read and interpret Gods great book of forest and stream were such as he! Life. though it laid the hand of trouble on him as on us all. has neither hardened nor embittered him and the sundown is not less beautiful than sunrise. The age needs the tran utilizing message that he brings to its fret and fever it's helter- -skelter quest of the strange and modern things, its haste and greed; and it will be the fina estimate that his part is with those who
 have surely blest and befriended the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Veterans To Be
 We'll Cared For

THE committees at the national J capital arranging for the Con- federate veterans reunion to be held in June announce that between 4000 and 5000 of the old soldiers who fought for the south and marched under the Stars and Bars" will march presently, as they have,been marching ever since that Hateful day at Ap- pomattox, under the Stars and Stripes" The survivors of the Lost Cause are enthusiastic over the pros pective trip to Washington and many of the camps in this part of the coun- try have made preparations to turn out with ranks fairly well filled.
 The reunion management had at first provided for great tented as semblage on the plaza in front of the capitol, but the original plans have been changed and for the better Every veteran who attends the re- union will be offered room in one of the many fine hotels. There will be a few tents on the plaza, but only those who insist on camping out" will be assigned to quarters there.
 June being summer month usually brings us summer weather, but as far north as Washington the temperature sometimes drops suddenly and makes the nights uncomfortably cool. If there happens to be a rainy spell -blooded people really suffer. Even in Richmond, where the reunion was held in June, 1907, great log fires were kept burning in the tented city, and the weather was so cool that few of the "vets" cared to venture away from the fire Remembering this the people of Washington, who will soon play hosts, have thought it better to take no chances on the weather. Every veteran will be made comfort able.
 The old soldiers have only few uore years to live, and in their de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
HOTEL LOBBIES
Food Wnste High

T know that it was not very good eti- quette but we read the article in this mornings Age-Herald on the waste ot food at the breakfast table and it was right to the point" said Mrs. M. H. Will lis, city pure food inspector
 ''The subject of garbage and slop bar rels was not very appetizing, but the ar tiole was so interesting, the facts so per tinent that we read it through, and agreed with the writer; the facts will back up the statements made therein" she concluded.
 Murray Brown was also pleased with the statistics. which he believes are emil nently correct, only he says, they are not high enough to cover the enormous food waste. Mir. Brown said:
 T cannot think of anything any more important than the conservation of the food that we have, and I think you have started something that will put the housewives to thinking, and will result In great good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
LUKE M,LUKE SAYS

If it wasn't for. worry, some people
 wouldn't know what to do to kill time.
 Some people are afraid that, with the
 suffs voting, our future state legisla- lures will contain a lot of old women. Huh! Judging from the fool legislation
 enacted by our state legislatures in the last decade, 1t looks as though lot of old women masquerading as men had been elected to seats in those assemblies. Anyway, if wife doesn't want her hus- band to talk behind her back, she shouldn't ask him to hook up her dress for her.
 Some couples seem to regard the honeymoon as the interval between the
 wedding and the divorce.
 It doesn't do man much good to go to church if he leaves his religion behind
 when he walks out of the house of God. When the assessor comes around to
 some homes, the household goods are valued at s and the dog is valued at $50. Why does a girl pay a dollar bottle for junk that merely grows fuzz and pimples on her map, when she could get 1 a good complexion by steaming her face over mothers wash tub? And why does she waste money on bust developer and expensive corsets when hanging out the clothes will enlarge her bust and stopping
 and lifting the clothes makes her waist Iline smaller?
 | Some men are so stubborn that they won't yield to a blame thing but tempta- | ton. | The man who hollers loudest when he receives short weight is usually the fellow who gives 34 inches for yard. | Sometimes man knows that there is something the matter with him, and is afraid to ask the doctor what it is. | We will say one thing for the suffra- gettes. We never saw one who didn't look plenty old enough to vote.
 | A lot of men use dignity as cloak | for their ignorance and get away with it | A male reformer knows that all other men are crooked. And female re-
 former knows that all other women are
 crooked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
* * *
Germamy's Bold Plan
to Take PeGr0grad

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 17T1HE German drive on Petrograd is
 J one of the most interesting de- velopments of the war. German transports have already sailed from Libau on the Baltic sea to an unknown destination. It is thought that an at tempt will be made to land troops either at Reval, on the Gulf of Fin land, or at Pernau, on the Gulf of Riga, under the protection of Ger man fleet. From Reval there is a railroad that runs almost in straight line to Petrograd, about 200 miles dis tant.
 By landing at either one of these points the Germans would be consider ably behind the Russian line, extend ing from Dvinsk to Riga. At present the German lines at the most ad- vanced point are 300 miles from Pet rograd. Military experts assume that when troops are landed to the north, a strong effort will be made to break through the Dvinsk-Riga line. If this were accomplished, the German forces could unite and march on Petrograd.
 The move to strike at Petrograd may have been prompted by several considerations, one being the belief that the Russians are disorganized as a result of the revolution. Possibly the Germans also have an idea that if they could take Petrograd the moral effect on the Russians would be tre- mendous and a victory in that quar- ter would buoy the hopes of the Ger man people who are starving at home and beginning to grow restless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 A travelling salesman, starting from Cleveland and attempting to sell goods in Ohio, Indiana and part of Kentucky. got good calling down from his house last week. He had cut prices to one In- diana firm, and it was up to him to show cause for the favoritism
 Look here," demanded his boss, why did you sell this Hoosier guy a consign- ment of goods at this unheard-of price? Why, don't you know we lose money on such an order?"
 Sure said Timothy. But listen here, that firm is on the verge of bankruptcy, ain't it? Well-why shouldn't I sell 'em cheap? When they bust, we won't lose SC much as we would if I'd sold 'em high. will we?"
 There's regular logic, darn it!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
WOMEN AND THE WAR

never touches a needle; that is mans work, and a wife who can show neg lected rent in her petticoat Is even con sidered to have a fair claim for divorce.
 "Innumerable similar examples appear when we consider the human species in time and space. It is not necessary to go outside the white European race to find evidences of the reality of this historical factor of the question before us. Vari- ous survivals which are enshrined in the myths and legends of classic antiquity show us the most ancient deties as god desses.
 Tn Greece, as well as in Asia Minor, India, and Egypt, the women seem to have taken divine rank before men, All the first inventions of the more useful arts and crafts, except in metals, are ascribed to goddesses; the Muses presided over poetry and music long before Apollo; Isis was the lady of bread and Demeter taught men to SOW barley and corn in stead of eating each other. So that when today we see women entering the most various vacations that is not dangerous innovation, but perhaps merely a return to ancient and natural condi- tions."
 Demeter, it may be remarked in closing this excerpt from MT. Ellis interesting book, was, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and was the goddess of agrcul- ture and civilized life Her daughter was Persephone, who was stolen from her by Pluto. This mythological story Is sup posed to point to an annual holy marriage of the god and goddess of vegetation thus joining the masculine and feminine elements in the ancient world even as they are joined together now in the war ring countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

! pubic life. ] A grandson of Lafayette is in the party of distinguished Frenchmen who have come to this country to discuss war plans with President Wilson. Even if he had no other claims to consideration, the fact that he is descendant of Lafayette would assure him of a cordial welcome. * * l MT. Bryan will raise his voice in favor of growing larger food crops. A con temporary says Mr. Bryan doesn't know anything about farming, but ignorance of the subject to be discussed has never yet daunted an orator. < * * When French soldier is decorated the officer who thus honors him bestows a kiss on either cheek However, the poilu probably washes his face for the oc- casion
 The colored brother continues to migrate from the south, despite the fact that watermelon time will soon be here and possum is an unknown dainty in the north.
 * ,. Old Irv Cobb modestly calls attention to the fact that in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed and 100 years later he was born.
 * * :; The suppressed excitement noted by visitors in Atlanta is due to the presence of one Enrico Caruso You've heard him on the photograph.
 <: < * These are trying times for the man who can't get through a meal satisfactorily without having three or four liberal help ings of butter.
 The first thing Champ Clark knows, somebody is going to inslnuate that there are not enough red corpuscles in his blood.
 * * * The man who owns little steel stock these days is reasonably sure of being able to keep the wolf away from his door.
 Learn to say mo-" advises Chauncey M. Depew. Still, Chauncey almost in- variably says yes when invited to speak.
 < j; If MT. Dent had time to read what the newspapers are saying about him he would learn something to his advantage.
 * * :s New York is taking Billy Sunday seri- ously, but the night life of Broadway is just about as hectic as ever
 * * Isn't it about time for MT. Edison to announce that invention (which is going to paralyze the Germans?
 * * * The Kaiser seems to be as rhetorical as ever. The German people want food. not oratory. conspicuous by his absence from the front page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

ZINE of the most thoughtful books on lU the war, so far published, is S> Havelock Ellis Essays in War
 Time" As to the effect of the struggle on womens work he comes to these con clusions:
 'The great war; which has changed so many things, has nowhere effected a greater change than in the sphere of womens activities. In all the belligerent countries women have been called upon to undertake work which they had never been offered before. Europe has thus become a great experimental laboratory for testing the aptitudes of women. The results of these tests, as they are slowly realized, cannot fail to have permanent that the particular status of the sexes
 that prevails among ourselves corresponds
 to universal and unchangeable order of
 things In reality this is far from being the case.
 Ut may indeed be truly said that there vocation, public or domestic, among our selves exclusively appertaining to one sex, which has not at some time or in
 some part of the world belonged to the opposite sex, and with the most excellent
 results. We regard it as alone right and proper for a man to take the initiative in courtship, yet among the Papuans of New Guinea a man would think it inde- corous and ridiculous to court a girl; 1t was the girls privilege to take the initia- tive in this matter, and she exercised it
 al results. There is, again, no im-
 plement which we regard as so peculiarly
 and exclusively feminine as the needle. Yet in some nartS of A Africa a an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Money Is a good soldier, sir, and will on. Merry Wives of Windsor.
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BEGINNING THE DAY--o God, our help in ages past, our hope for time to come, by the prayers and tears and the bloody sweat of heroic sires Thou hast raised up this na- ton. Hear our prayers for our union strong and great, for our glorious ship of state. O, keep her sailing 10000 years: Amen'-- Holmes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
NO END TO IT.

NO END TO IT. The high cost of living's
 A wearisome theme Afflicting poor mortals
 Until it would seem
 They cannot escape from
 This doleful refrain:
 "The price of dinner
 Has gone up again"
 NATIONAL COLORS. You say Jagsby is suffering from a patriotic hangover Yes"
 What do you mean by that?" He mixed red liquor with white liquor and now he's blue"
 CHARGE IT TO FATHER. That boy of yours will be credit to you some day" q hope SOL replied MT. Grabcoin, "but judging from the stack of bills I have to pay every month, he's still using my credit for all it's worth"
 SIGN HE'S RICH. "Dolbyn seems popular with his rela- tives." "oh, yes. They all say there is nothing they wouldn't do for him. You surprise me. l had no idea he had accumulated fortune"
 WOULDN'T IT? Oh, life would surely be more gay And there would be less earthly woe, Had we the wherewithal to pay About one-half the bills we owe.
 A WATCHFUL CHAPERON. Been on a picnic?" "Yes" Ants give you any trouble?' "One did," Only one?" "Yes She kept hanging around while was trying to make love to her pretty niece"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Cartoon Hits the Spot

Fred M. Jackson is enthusiastic over the cartoon appearing in The Age-Her- aid of yesterday morning, entitled "The Iniquity of the Volunteer System,' wherein Blackman takes a rap at the sackers
 This cartoon expresses my view on the conscription bill, and I think it is the best thing that I have ever seen, 1t so nicely sets forth the right ideas" said MT. Jackson.
 Lieutenant Robert Thach was also greatly pleased with the cartoon. and said:
 That hits the spot, and I hope it will get to some of these patriots who are not acting as patriotic as they talk. The time will come when they will be brought out and the men who go for them will know right where to find them, too"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
FOR ONION EATERS

From the New York Telegram
 Supported by spectacle bows from tho ears, respirator has been invented for surgeons, dentists and barbers to prevent their breath mingling with that of pa- tients or patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
STILL THERE.

Every time I put anything down in this house somebody comes along and moves it." stormed Mir Twobble.
 Not always, my dearP answered Mrs. Twobble, sweetly.
 Prove it! Prove itl"
 How about the carpet in our guest room?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

a plSIuOId Ol WOIdS.
 PADDING. Little pats of powder, Little daubs of paint Often make a woman Something that she ain't.
 Akron Times. Little wads of padding, Scattered here and there But I can't say further, For I do not dare.
 Peoria Journal.  Go ahead and say 1t, Be a sport, by gol!- Little bits of padding Help us fill the col.
 Houston Post. Little gobs of padding Help to fill the col; And, we might be adding, Give us time to loll
 Youngstown Telegram. Little tufts of padding, What port in stormj Soon we will be padding, Thus we fill the form.
 -Pittsburg Post. Little padded Jingles, Rotten though they be, When Pm feeling lazy Make a hit with me.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
\ Splendid Scheme

Cincinnati has launched a plan to re- least a small army of boys from school for work on the farms" said R. I. Ingalls, yesterday. The plant devised is l one which might be followed to advan- tage in Birmingham, Alabama, and throughout the country generally. The boys will work in the gardens and on months
 Every school in Cincinnati is recruit ing station for boys not under II years of age under an agreement between the boy, the employer and yhe school authorities, by which the boy can be excused from school at once for the remainder of the term but will receive credit for his farm work in lieu of his attendance upon his classes.
 Those desiring the services of boys for thorities or the agent employed to super wise their work. The boys remain un- der control of the school authorities and rigid adherence of the eight hour day is to be insisted upon,
 Monthly reports on the farm work and attendance must be certified by the em- ployer. The employer is to require the boy to work eight hours daily and in return, he must pay reasonable wage to be determined upon later. Tt seems to me that with the gardens and farms for the next six weeks need vided to conduct the work, this plan might be emulated in Birmingham and the state. At least it commends itself as meeting an emergency which may be- come exceedingly grave next winter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

' clining years the young generation Of patriots cannot do too much for their pleasure or well being. The Washing ton reunion may or may not be the last one held, but it will be the last which many of those who will be there will ever attend. All the greater pains, therefore, will be taken to make it notably attractive.
 < #
 Pride of Opinion
 Often a Curse e ONE of the most brilliant men in .g great world movements affect ing governments, religion and social conditions fall short of the practical. It is all because of their pride of opinion. This is exemplified today in the attitude of certain men in Con- gress.
 The President of the United States has proposed an army organization measure worked out in detail with care by the war department. It is known as the selective conscription bill. It is a good bill.
 Selective draft was not understood by the public at first, but as eX- plained by President Wilson himself it is now understood by everybody. It is the fairest plan of all.
 The congressman who still oppose the administration conscription meas ure do not represent their constitu- ents. They are governed only by their pride of opinion. And the trouble with their opinion is that it is not grounded on common sense. Pride of opinion among men who are lacking in common sense is always curse to the community in which they exploit themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

a big army can be raised at this time in a hurry by the volunteer plan-a plan good in it's day, but now fos- silated. And any congressman who is holding to the old tradition without bringing common sense facts to bear on the war situation is unfit to be in public life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
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wOULDN,r LOSE SO MUCH

F. S.: Heres hoping the will be held in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
COMMON AFFLIcTIoN.

COMMON AFFLICTION.
 "Dubson talks great deal. but he doesn't say anything"
 There are many people in this world like Dubson.'
 "Yes?"
 "They suffer from paucity of ideas and q n1ethnra of Nnrdsn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

Dr. c. c. Thach, the president, pre- sided with ease and junction and Secre- tary Palmer was tho servant of every one. The association is doing a great work. It was pleasure and privilege to be on the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. postoffice as second class matter up- der act of Congress. March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

No communication will be published without it's authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless ! stamps are enclosed tor that purpose i
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-08-16
FROM MISSISSIPPI.

Dear Sir: After reading your ex-
cellent article in this weeks Jeffer-
sonian, and noticing your offer
to give your valuable time and
service to help plead the cause Of the
young men before the Supreme Court
Of the United States, we the people
Of this community assembled in mass
meeting at Iron Springs, Neshoba
County, Miss, to discuss the sub
iect.
The house was called to order,
then a prayer was offered by one OF
our old Confederate soldiers, Hon.
Lindsy Smith. After prayer, j. e.
Trussell was appointed chairman Of
and to preside over the meeting.
There were discussions by Hon
G. E. Wilson and others. The peo-
pie were divided as to opinion, but
we had very interes ing meeting,
and the amount of fifty-nine dollars
and fifty cents was subscribed for
the purpose of helping to pay the ex-
penses of lawyers in pleading the
cause.
Hon. J. r. Powell was elected
treasurer and will have charge of the
money until other committees have
come together and will have made up
G sufficient amount.
It was decided by the assembly,
that we would write and tell you Just
what we had done, so that as soon as
the people had made UP enough
money for all expenses you could
appoint the lawyers you thought best
qualified and we could bring the mat
ter before the Supreme Court as
early as possible.
The money will be in the treasury
when needed. God speed the day
when we will have more men like
Thos. +. Watson.
Sincerely,
(Miss) AUDREY E. CHfSOLM,
Secretary.