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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
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 Victory For Allies
 ID EAR ADMIRAL BRADLEY A. UN FISKE, whose franlxness in dis cussing naval problems has incurred the displeasure of his superiors in Washington on more than one occa- sion, is nevertheless an exceptionally well informed man and his opinion carries weight with the American people. He thinks the allies must place their main dependence for a victory in airplanes.
 If the submarine is not decisively beaten by 1919, says Admiral Fiske, the allies will find themselves in a precarious plight. Evidently he does not believe that the war will be end- ed soon. He points out that even if Berlin were besieged, the U-boats might continue their depredations for a time and it is conceded that so far no method has been devised to elim- mate these destructive vessels as a factor in the war.
 German battleships and cruisers, which have remained in safety at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven, the two naval bases where the greater part of the German navy is now stationed, can- not be attacked except by airplanes. These bases are protected by mine fields and mine sweepers cannot be employed to clear passage for all lied ships because they would be sub jected to the fire of German guns Bomb dropping airplanes, protected by fighting craft, would, however, be a feasible means for crippling the German navy. Kiel and Wilhelms- haven are nearer and easier to reach than other fortified places in the in- terior.
 In connection with the shipment of American planes to Europe, Admiral Fiske makes a novel suggestion. He says that even if the number of U-boats should be greatly increased, American vessels. carrying airplanes American vessels carrying airplanes could not be prevented from deliver ing the machines, since they could be launched from the ships before reach ing localities where submarines would be most likely to attack. The trans ports would not have to enter the danger zone at all.
 As the weary struggle drags on, humanity pins it's faith to aircraft as the most effective means at hand for winning decisive victory.
 ProHnpt Justice Dealt
 a Pair of Anarchists
 1.-THE best place for such chronic 1 disturbers of the peace as Emma Goldman and Alexander Berk- man is prison. Both have been sen- fenced to serve two years and pay a fine of $10,000 They consider them selves martyrs, but the majority of patriotic American citizens are con- vinced that they got nothing more than their just deserts.
 Miss Goldman and her fellow agita- tor will probably issue forth, when they have served their sentence, as rampant as ever, but depriving tl.e.n of their liberty for two years Win re- move at a critical time in the na- tion's history two persons who have a great capacity for doing mischief. Both have run afoul of the law so many times that looking through prison bars is not new experience. Tn any other country but America thcA would have been much more harsllly dealt with. Years ago, when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
A LONG STORY.

A LONG STORY. How hard is 1t to get drink in this town?' asked the new arrival in 8 "bone-dry community.
 T could tell you, all right" answered the citizen addressed. but you will have to excuse me from entering into all the narrowing details. Il. would take me half the morning and have an engagement in 20 minutes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

erect a permanent republic in the place of a heartless monarchy. But they needed counsel and practical support to help them onward. The United States was not only able to go to Russias rescue, but was eager to perform the splendid service that it is now performing.
 A feeling of humanity was dis tinct motive and self-interest was an- other and very compelling motive. President Wilson was determined that Russia should not be lost to the allies if money and sympathy could avail.
 Russia will prove itself grateful. The relations now established will be of reflex benefit after the war is over. The land of the Muscovites is rich in resources. It has a great flu ture and it will be one of Americas readiest and largest customers. The interchange of business will be mu- tually beneficial. But humanity serv- ice will be uppermost in the minds of the American commissioners as long as the war lasts.
 *
 With all due respect to our French al- lies, General Pershing seems to have broader shoulders and a smaller waist measurement than most of the French generals with whom he has been photo graphed.
 A bill has been introduced in the Geor- gia legislature providing for the sale out side of Georgia of 2oo0o gallons of wine left to the state university Why not pour it into the sewer and be consist tent? That delegation of MississippianS who went to East St. Louis to take negroes back home" was not prompted alto- gether by humane motives. There Is labor shortage in Mississippi.
 Naturally the best dressed woman in America" is on the stage. She is thus afforded many more opportunities to change her costt Ae could pos
 
 sibly have in private life.
 The Kaiser Is suspected of having shaken the mailed fist at the neutral nations of Europe. The Kaiser would merely be acting true to form if he did so.
 Emma Goldman says she and Alexan der Berkman will still be anarchists when they get out of prison. Nobody ever supposed that they could be cured. A dramatic critic says Lee Dietrich stein has stepped into Richard Mans fields shoes. Ahem! How does Leo get along with the stage hands? A recent dispatch states that the crown prince has been reckless in the expenditure of men" Whats cannon fodder to a crown prince? Why should those German sailors in- termed at Fort McPherson want to es- cape? Isn't Georgia's hospitality all that it is cracked up to be?
 * If a shortage, of leather compels the Kaisers soldiers to go barefooted, the goosestep will lose some of its fascina- tion.
 There is no doubt about it. History does repeat itself. The war news is veering around to Lemberg again.
 Washington Feels Certain China Is Still Republic" says headline. China is not so sure abouts that.
 * There will be a bumper corn crop this year, but the output of corn juice will be considerably curtailed.
 * Ss One things certain. If Germany really wants peace she can get it. but it won't be dictated in Berlin. In the matter of distributing war med 1 als the English people are disposed to let George do 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
GETTING EVEN.

GETTING EVEN. Be sure to give that woman strictly fresh eggs" warned the grocer. "Yes, sir" replied the clerk. When she runs across bad one she has way of bringing 1t back and leav- ing it here.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Scarcity of Cans

'If something isn't done and that quick ly great lot of foodstuff is going to waste on Lookout mountain, said Dr. of cans and jars and the people around Fort Payne hardly know which way to turn for relief. It's chance for local and outside merchants to help conserve food |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
STEAMED ovERDREssED

From the Emporia Gazette.
 Miss Morgana is one of the few modest singers who have appeared in Emporia She wore enough clothes for two ordinary singers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
HIS PART.

HIS TAHI. The plodder may not win applause And everlasting fame; We seldom with a mighty cause Associate his name But ne'ertheless his tireless hands And apprehensive brain,a Prepared to meet the days demands That others might disdain, Have spelled success for many a plan That might have gone awry, Had not some ordinary man Glanced to be standing by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
TOLERANCE

Where are you going this summer?'
 ''oh, to one of the liberal beaches"
 What is liberal beach?p "A place where feminine bathers are not required to wear more clothes than they do on the street."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Russia to Have
Best of Railr0ads

Best of Railr0adls
 THE aid that the United States is
 9 giving Russia will have far reaching effect. What the Washing ton administration has already done has braced the Slav soldiers-spl did fighters they are when properly rationed-has inspired with new faith the leaders of movement for con stitutional government; has heartened the whole population.
 One of the first things President Wilson did to advance the cause of commercial progress in Russia was to send a great railroad engineer-J. r. Stephens--to begin the construction of new lines and the rehabilitation of roads that were in ramshackle condition. MT. Stephens went ahead several weeks or MT. hOOC cOHlIllS- sion, and taking with him a large corps of experts, the work is now well under way. With the large financial backing that the Washington govern ment has pledged MT. Stephens for this important upbuilding enterprise it is safe to assume that Russia will have in a short time railroak sys-G tenn that will compare well wifh the best.
 The United States was in position to help all the allies and every lone of them has expressed profound grati- tude for it's evidence of whole heartedness. But Russia needed more sympathetic attention than the others. It was about to succumb to German intrigue. Statesmen and people were sick of autocracy. They desired to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

he tried to assassinate Henry C.. Prick, Berkman proved himself a dangerous man.
 We are a tolerant people. Nothing shows that more conclusively than the leniency with which Miss Goldman and her sort have been treated in the past. It is not surprising that she and Berkman should endeavor to frustrate the plans of this govern ment to raise an army by selective draft. The promptness with which they were convicted and sentenced for their seditious work should prove a warning to other agitators. Hence forth traitors to the American gov ernment will receive short shrift.
 * *
 Housewives Are
 Stopping Waste
 THE bumper food crops forecast U by the United States depart ment of agriculture cause an agreeable surprise among people who had been hearing the Plant More" slogan sounded in every part of the country. The government figures are eloquent. They show that we will not only have enough to feed ourselves, but large surplus for our friends on the other side of the ocean.
 But as buoyant as people may feel just now over the food situation, there must be no Tagging in conservation activities. If the crops were much greater than they are there would be need of conservation and systematic distribution to make the food hold out.
 The slogan most needed now is "don't waste" The crops are virtually made. But the shameful waste, such as was seen in past years, must be stopped. The housewives of the United States are taking lively in- terest in conservation and are aid- ing MT. Hoover in a most substantial way by mobilizing against waste. Every housewife in America should be enlisted in this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Alabanna As a
Corn Producer

I NeWUU III Il ON0SNSSU
 "A LABAMA'S increased acreage in |&A corn this year has resulted in crop that will yield, according to an estimate of the United States agricultural department, 71,000,000 bushels. This will make a new high record, the largest crop in previous year being 69,0O0,00 bushels in 1915. In some counties corn suffered from a lack of rain. Had the weather con- ditions been favorable in all parts of the state the increased planting would have brought the crop far above the so,oOO,OOo mark
 There is no reason why Alabama should not be in the 100000, ,000- bushel class. We have the soil, and we have progressive and industrious farmers. Providence permitting, Ala bama Will Keep on gettlng up untll it crosses the 100000, o-bushel line. But crop of 71,OOO,Ooo bushels is. a from one end of the state to the big crop-enough to cause rejoicing other.
 Alabama's wheat crop is about the same as that of last year-a million bushels. There should be largely increased yield next year. It is hoped the acreage seeded in winter wheat will be sufficient to produce fully two million bushels.
 Crop diversification is increasing in interest throughout the cotton south. But few states have mani fested such enthusiasm as Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

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To wisdom he's a fool that will not yield. -Peric1es, Prince of Tyre.
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La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06
Gestiag Rich Fast

II. W. Potter has been In a hos
pital In Kansas City for several days,
or ever since leaving La Junta IT.
tie over week ago. He was not
well when he left this city for Edo
RADIO. Kan. to visit his oil prospect
and rs his condition became worse
he decided to go TO Kansas City and
there entered a hospital. He waa
able to leave the hospital the first
Of the week. but will remain In Kan
sas City for u few days longer be-
fore going TO Eldorado to see how
the work In progressing on his oil
prospect.
The third well was brought In on
the Potter farm last week. the one
that developed q flow Of 10000. .ooo
feet Of gas. The gas WAS cssed Of!
and this well is now producing nj
the rate Of 1000 to 5000 barrels
Of oil per day. being the best Of .hs
three that have been put down. The
two other wells are producing at the
rate Of 1900 and 100 barrels ol
oil per day. respectively. and Mr.
Potter II evidently on his way 10 q
full realization OF his dream OF be-
ing q millionaire.
La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06
Spssse Speesister

Tyson Woodruff came down from
Denver last Monday In = Hudson
Super Six Speedster. one Of the
speediest and classiest looking auto
mobiles that ever came to this sec.
tion. II Ia = four passenger sport
model" Of ssventy-six home power.
and 10 guaranteed TO make seventy
four milss per hour. Only 1000 Of
this particular model will be on the
market this year. and Tyson consid'
cred himself lucky In being able 10
land this one for La Junta. Tyson
made the trip from Denver in this
"speedster" In less than six hours,
leaving that city n 6 o'clock In ths
morning and arriving In La Junta
ten minutes before the noon hour.
Some speedster!
La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06
No. ass Leaves for Fort Riley

Henry j. Evans, who will have the
distinction In future years of being
the first man to be called from Otero
county for service in Uncle Sans
conscripted army. left yesterday at
ternoon for Fort Riley. Mr.. Evans
was passed and certified by the local
exemption board. and did not claim
exemption. and has been certified
back by the district exemption board
at Pueblo as being available. He is
eager to enter the service.
MIR. Evans is 81 years of age and
is native Of Narcoossee, Fla. He
has been in the employ of b. A. Nc
Adoo. Of the Holbrook country. Pos
sibly after the war there will be the
Society Of the No. 25S. Those Of
the first men called under the draft
law will quite naturally be inspired
with a desire to retain the distinc-
tion which became theirs by the ac-
cident of the lottery that decided
the order In which the conscripted
men should be called. Even though
the honor Is accidental. II will be
nevertheless highly regarded.
The local exemption board has
certified eighteen men to the dis
trict exemption board at Pueblo, out
Of the sevetny-six that have ap-
peared before them for examination.
This is one less than Otero county's $
quota OF nineteen men required un-
der the first draft call, and the local
board will issue another call within
The next few days.
Only five per cent OF the required
quota are to report on September
5th. and this would be one man. or
even less. However. Mr.. Evans was
the only man sent out to report for
duty on the first call. Up to the
present date three men out OF the
eighteen that have been certified by
the local exemption board to the dis
trict exemption board In Pueblo,
have been certified back to this
hoard. Their names are Henry J.
Evans. Vernon v. vercoe and Don
smith, an OF Ia Junta. Mr.. Evans
(eUNng 6oay yeae thAt Will aS.osss enl
service on the first call, the other
two being held to report on the sec
ond call.
La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06
Two Legal Holiday. in One Week

We have had surfeit OF holidays
this week. Last Monday was Labor
Day. and most OF the public institu-
tions,. like the courthouse, the post
office and the bangs were closed all
day Today is Watermelon Day. and
It Is quite generally recognized and
observed In the Arkansas Valley as
q legal holiday"
As far as business Is concerned
there is more legal excuse for OBJ
serving II n a holiday than any Of
the others ON the calendar. for no
one expects to do any BUSINESS In La
Junta on Watermelon Day. The
banks. the postoffice. the court
house. and most of the stores in La
Junta will be closed, at least most
Of the day. for II Is really a waste
Of time TO keep open, when every
body, along with their sisters. and
their cousins aud their aunts. will be
in Rocky Ford taking In the sights
incident to the annual watermelon
day feast.
II Is . habit for which there il
no known cure or remedy. and II il
the better part OF wisdom to abide
by It and observe II with just rs
much equanimity rs possible. Safe
~ first Is the slogan Of the Santa
Fe and ought to be for some Of the
rest OF us. Years ago some dement,
ed Individual spent Watermelon Day
In La Junta. He was 30 lonesome
that he amused himself by disrobing
and appearing In the court house
park In q state OF nature. He spent
most OF the afternoon there and was
not disturbed until he arrivedcmfwy
not disturbed until the arrival Of
some Of the early homecomers from
Rocky Ford. 80 there In no telling
what would happen 70 an individual
II he should decide with malice
aforethought to spend Watermelon
Day In q Junta. This rather unusual
oecurrence really did happen In La
Junta several years ago. and Il not
an editorial pipe dream by any
means. In some instances Il IL real
y Aat safe to remain IL Ia Junta
on Watermelon Day. and n may be
that this fact 10 generally recos-
nised and IL accountable for the gen
eral exodus to Rocky Ford on that
suspicious occasion.
La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06
Greatest Fair o. Earth

One day this week we received .
journal published In little town In
Illinois. and In Il observed an ad-
vertisement Of generous proportions
OF the Illinois State Fair. The
claim ID made that II is the 'Kreatest
fair on EARTH" and judging from the
number Of attractions listed II will
have NO trouble In living up to this
claim. The state fair starts on Sep
tember 7th. and continues for =
period Of nine days and evenings.
Among the attractions listed are =
million dollar stock show with $780,
900 In premiums: wonderful ma
chinery exhibit. with acres Of farm
machinery and labor saving devices: !:
worlds greatest poultry show-big-
ger and better than ever: spectacu-
lar fire works Of the world q
war" every night: aviation meet.
with the best and most Sensational
fiyers known: five days OF horse rae
ing. with e2s.0o0 In purses: circus
In front Of the grand stand every
day and night. with ten big acts and
100 dancing ballet girls: society
horse show. These are just the main
attractions. and there are hundreds
o; others. All II sscks 10 = Water.
melon Day 10 make II equal 10 the
Rocky Ford Fair.
La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06
s.n,a Fe ..a Kansas

The Atchison. Topeka Z Ganta
Fe Railway Company y Q Kaasas
corporation. with headquarters in
Topeka. The Santa Fe Railway op-
crates in so OF the I0s counties Of
the state. Its property In Kansas ls
assessed At sll0.0Oo.0 900 and It's an
nuai tax In Kansas Il more than
$500. 900. The Santa Re milage In
Kansas Is 2.s15. The mileage for
the system Is 1870. The Santa
Fe's total investment In the thirteen
states Of Kansas. Illinois. Iowa. Mis-
souri,. Nebraska. Colorado. oklaho-
ma. Texas. Louisiana. New Mexico.
Arizona. Nevada and California ID
s732.40l.ss6. Approximately 7o.-
900 people are employed to operate
the property. OF this number 20.-
900 are employed In Kansas.
La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06
Rev. Ewert Returned To Ia JuntI

Rev. A. l.. T. Ewert arrived home
last Tuesday from Sslida. Colo.
where he has been attending the ar
nuai conference OF the Methodist
church In session In that city. Rev,
Ewcrt WAS assigned TO La Junta for
another year. which will be crafty
Ing news to the members OF his
church. and the many friends he has
made during his residence Of nearl7
two years In this city.
The members Of the local church
were unanimous In requesting the
return Of Rev. Ewert to the Ia
Junts charge for another year. and
have reason 10 feel highly honored
In securing 4 pastor Of such unusual
accomplishments.
The usual services will be- con
dueted by the pastor next Sunday
both morning and evening. on the
occasion OF the opening OF the new
conference year.
La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06
Music Publishers Form Tax Combine

Now while everybody in the coun-
try is in a mood for 1t. and likewise
expecting to be taxed for every con-
ceivable purpose, the music publish
ers have formed combine and an
nounce that they will demand u
royalty for the public performance
Of any copyright song or other mu.
steal number In a hotel. restaurant,
motion picture house. ball room,
or any other place where music is
one Of the attractions.
They propose to exact a tax OF ten
cents per seat from every theate.
operator In the United States once
every twelve months for the privilege
of playing such compositions and
songs az are copyrighted-and all
Of them are copyrighted. The man
ager Of theater who played but one
copyrighted song In an entire year
would have to pay the entire amount
Of the tax. and II the house seated
1000 people this would amount to
$100-just for the privilege OF one
rendition.
This would be on a par with every
reader paying royalty to the pub
Usher for the privilege OF reading
his newspaper. This would be good
thing in a financial way for the
newspaper publisher. but we don.
believe the people would stand for Il.
and It Is hardly probable that the
music publishers will realize much
on this new form Of graft. How
ever. the music publishers claim thai
the supreme court OF the United
States has recently rendered de-
cision which upholds them in this de-
mand. and that the unlicensed per-
formance OF a Copyrighted musical
composition infringes the exclusive
right Of the owner OF the copyright
To perform the work publicly.
Mr.. wonderly. our local moving
picture magnate, may have to cut out
some OF the popular music which he
has given the public At the Rourke
and the wonderly. but II Is prob
able that some leGislation will be in.
|1ss1uced In congress In the near su
ture to give the necessary relief. In
fact. Mr.. Wonderly has already re-
ceived a letter from Mr.. Keating no.
tifyinE him that arrangements have
been made to have . proper bill
drafted and introduced In congress
to release users OF copyright music
from the grip OF the music publish
ers.