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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Grand Duke Nicholas Enters
Capital to Command Army

London. March i6.-The Grand Duke
Nicholas is reported in a Reuters
dispatch from Petrograd to nave
reached the Russian capital. The dis
patch says that he probably will take
command of the troops under the APP
pointment made by the Gar Nicholas
Just before his abdicstion. The Dums
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17

committee is expected to approve OF
the appointment.
The Grand Duke Nicholas COM
mander in the Caucasus. had teie-
graphed President Rodzianko OF the
Duma that. in accord with General
Alexief. Chief Of staff. he had asked
the Emperor, in order 10 save Russia
and bring the war TO successful emo
to take the only step possible III the
present fatcful circumstances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Official Recognition
By Britain, France, Italy

London, March 16.-Offcial action by
Great Britain, France and Italy in rec
IGNITION Of the provisional government
OF Russia was taken in Petrograd yes
terday, according TO Reuters Petrograd
correspondent.
The dispatch says that the Executive
Committee Of the Duma and Colonel
Engelhard, commander of the Petro-
grad garrison received the military at
tsches and diplomatic representatives
Of the three countries, who declared
their readiness 20 enter forthwith into
relations with the committee as the
sole representative Of authority in Rus
STA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Finnish Lines Blown Up
Attacks on Railroads Tie Up
Quantities of Supplies

London, March iG.-An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Stockholm
quotes the "AftonDladet" as stating
that the Finnish railway lines have
been blown up a. several points, and
that train service between Hapsrsnda,
Sweden, and Tornea, on the Finnish
,ide Of the border. has been Suspended
for more than a fortnight. Huge guam
titles Of goods are stored at the former
place.
FINNISH troops, the dispatch adds,
refused 70 obey orders from the late
government 20 proceed 70 Petrograd,
and large number 81 them are sup
porting the new government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Russia to Requisition
All Stores of Grain
Large Estates May Be Taken
Over Temporarily

London, March Is. Train service
has continued throughout the revolu-
ton" says Reuters Petrograd CORE
spondent in a dispatch dated Friday af-
ternoon. Hundreds OF previously idle
cars are now rushing supplies TO the
populous centres. which actually faced
starvation. Grain stores everywhere
may be requisitioned az fair prices and
estates of over 1875 acres may be taken
over temporarily by the local commit
tee.
"The government has appealed 20 the
conscience and sense Of duty 70 hu-
rnanity Of the peasants TO bring for
ward all the grain possible, saying the
nation is placed on It's honor TO do
everything TO relieve the food situa-
linn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Reactionaries Hampered Army

All through the war the Russian sol
diers and generals had given Of their
best, and all through the war the re-
dictionaries had tried TO restrict their
activities and tie their hands. Follow
ing his interview, Protopopof united
with Sturmer and other leaders of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
4 BLACK SILK DRESS

From the f1ouSloA O5e'
 When the new officers returned to New Orleans from Fort Logan H. Root the other day there was a throng or out stretched loving arms to receive them' and this little sentence appeared ln the report of the New Orleans States;
 Unable to repress herself, one ola lady in a black silk dress broke down and wept while her son, upon whose shoulders were shining th3 new silver bar of first lieutenant, squeezed back his tears as he supported her.
 "one old lady in a black dress" And so here and there and now and then the black silk dress survives.
 Don't you remember it, you who lived hack there in the old-time? Don't you remember when the black silk dress stood for the dignity, the fashion, the refinement, the elegance, the ceremony the maternal simplicity and modesty of womanhood?
 Don't you remember the Christian ideals. the tenderness, the infinite pa tience, the sweet voice, the kindly eyes, the gentle hands. the unwavering faith, the unfailing love, the untiring devo- tion of the woman of the black silk dress?
 Don't you remember how queenly she looked when she wore 1t, with the sim n1e lace collar and cap? How year after wear on special occasions the one grane robe would adorn her frail form? Whel i tho hishou came to dinner? Don't re member how impressive 1t was Whei one of the children were married? l Don't YOU remember how 1t defied tn changes of time or fashion. how nea and fresh and new 1t always looked Don't YOU remember how later on he beloved form was always draped Il black. in never-ending memory of he loved ones who had passed away, an don't YOU remember still later on sh I appeared no more in her accustome place and that now and then you woui
 take that black silk dress from its plae
 ia the closet and let your tears Ia upon it as your thoughts clustered upo all that she was?
 Have the delft fingers of fashion eve created anything so beautiful. so adoi
 able. so altogether womanly and mott
 erly as that black silk dress of lon
 ago?
 ] Is the garish. the flimsy. the lewd, tn freakish, the brazen apparel of degens
 rate days to be compared with tf stately folds of that black silk dress yo
 knew in the days when life was youn
 when hearts were pure and sweet ar
 before the noise, the fever, the vdlga ity. the selflshness, the indifference of sordid humanity had enslaved u
 world?
 And, yet, here and there and now ar then some old woman appears in a blae silk dress to remind us of that faro | time in the age of yesterday when l lfashion did not fade and the gold of u dear heart who wore 1t never tarnishe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Busy Times at Woodstock

"A railroad will spend lot of money to get ready for business,' said Bob Hayes, the farmer, merchant and war critic of Woodstock, whose store faces the Alabama Great Southern tracks.
 "They are just pouring out money in double tracking and the work from Woodstock station to the junction where the Louisville and Nashville crosses is difficult and expensive.
 They are turning a stream, build ing great under passes, and literally digging up a cement pumping station by the roots and planting it across the road. The double track is surely need ed for there is jam of freights and passengers every day. I have never seen so much traffic before, and I have lived at Woodstock for over a quarter of a century"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Equal Pay for Women

"The business men of the city should pay women who take mems jobs and do the same work as the men, the salary the men receive" said T. A. Christian "At the present time when so many of our men are about to leave to join the colors there win be many women who will fill jobs now held by men. These women are going to do the same work, will work just as many hours each day and in much of the work will be just as efficient as those who held the jobs before them. Why not give them the same com- pensation 2"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Anent the Navy League

q am not a member of the Navy lea que, and therefore I am not going to question the value of work" said Hardie Brown, "but cannot help but believe that it's officers are attempting to per- secute Secretary Daniels from purely per- sonal reasons, and I hope the pubic will uphold the Secretary in the present con troversy.
 There seems to be a certain element in this country which is making MT Dan- iels a target for underhanded attacks, and these attacks are made when even the attackers themselves cannot find req sonable grounds for criticism
 "Congress. is the body to watch MT. Daniels and criticisse him when he makes mistakes and not an organization made up largely of patriotic people, but con- trolled and influenced by few dis gruntled naval men, whose pet schemes and ambitions have been set aside for the public good.
 Every time an unjust attack is made on MT. Wilson, or one of his aids in the conduct of this war, the cause Of Ger many, the enemy of America, Is aided just that much, and when small, isolated l incidents are picked out to make these | attacks, the public is bound to see that they are unjust, unreasonable and unpa- triotic.
 "The officers of the Navy league, While urging women to knit for sailors, have, III my opinion, spent their time in picking flaws in the department just for one pur- pose only, and that is to revenge them | selves on one man they do not like.
 "The membership of the league, thf
 patriotic men and women who are doine
 their bit should rise up with one voice and demand that these insidious attacks stop, or else other officers of the orsani | zation should be chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
outguessed Pitcher

q saw an exhibition ball game between Detroit and Washington this summer, said Hugh Roberts. Detroit was one run behind when Ty Cobb came to the bat man was on second and Walter Johnson was pitching. Johnson was in perfect form that day and his speed was truly wonderful. It was almost impessi- ble to follow the ball with the naked eye With two strikes and three balls on Cobb, Johnson let one go that l did not even see. I did. however. hear the crack of the impact of the ball with the bat and moment later Cobb, rest ing at third, said to Johnson, loud enough to be heard in the grandstand, Don't blame yourself. Walter. I didn't even see that ball but swung at where I thought it ought to be-.
 "All of which goes to show that Cobb. following form, had outguessed the pitcher"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Success of the
Community Music

Community Music
 M OMMUNITY singing and muni- 0 cipal bands have been in great vogue in certain of the large cities of the north this summer, but in none of them has more enthusiasm been manifested than in Birmingham.
 Under the leadership of Prof. Rob- ert Lawrence, Birmingham's first community "sing" venture was fea- ture of the Musical Biennial in April last. Since then this popular depar- ture in music has grown rapidly in favor. The vast crowds that have as sembled in Capitol park every Sunday afternoon to hear the community pro- grammes have demonstrated clearly that the people love to join in the singing as well as listen to the in- strumental numbers.
 Last Sunday Birmingham's newly organized Philharmonic orchestra, with Philip Memoli as conductor, was heard for the first time, and it was unanimously applauded. It is esti- mated that ten thousand people visited the park during the communi- ty performance. It is said that at no time were there less than seven thousand persons present. Such evi-
 dence of popular interest in music has
 aroused the philosophical citizens of Birminoham and as a result many oi
 them have indicated their readiness
 to contribute to a fund to keep Pro. lessor Lawrence community actlvl-
 ties a-going during the fall and winter
 season. It is now up to the city te
 provide suitable assembly hall. The cost would not be large. As for the expense of the orchestral concerts Professor Lawrence, with his hones , and ardent appeal to the well-to-d' citizens of Birmingham, will find i } easy to raise the money.
 ; This community enterprise for thu
 promotion of music, which has beer , so joyously inaugurated, has civi side of far-reaching importance. Bir mingham is already known as must
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Another Reason Why
Prussiamism2 Is Hated

PrussiamisG1a Is Hated l MM R. GERARD relates some incl WI dents in his memoirs, now ap- caring in the Philadelphia Public .edger, which show the arrogant at itude of German army officers to- ard civilians.
 On one occasion a Prussian officer
 d his wife occupied box reserved TOT the American ambassador at a race track and servile usher dared not ask the military upstart to move. It was only after MT. Gerard had proved his identity and his right to the box that he was able to occupy it. He also tells of seeing officers fre- quently brush civilians aside who were waiting in line to purchase tickets and monopolize ticket win dows without the slightest apology or any protest from the persons in- Suited, who seemed to take such Treatment as a matter of course. Striking down civilians who incurred their displeasure was common among German officers, he declares.
 c. a41 tNx1,, n Americans who have travelled abroad and have visited Berlin on occasions when a great review of troops by the emperor or some other occasion of alike nature made it resemble a vast military camp. It was the overbear- ing military which brought about the notorious "Zabern incident" and strengthened the allegiance of Alsace- Lorraine to France.
 However, there was way for self respecting Americans to treat Prus- sian arrogance, even before the pres ent war. It is said that Julian flaw thorne was walking in Berlin one day with Mrs. Hawthorne when an officer brushed her off the pavement. Tc strike an officer would have brought about serious complications, as MT Hawthorne we'll knew. Without 2 word, he seized the officers sworG and broke it across his knee. The de served rebuke went unchallenged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Secretary Daniels
 Is Makiu1g Good

TNHE controversy between Robert U M. Thompson, head of the Navy league, and Secretary Daniels has served to bring forth considerably more commendation for MT. Daniels than he was accustomed to receive when he first became member of Mir. Wilson's cabinet.
 The public Is beginning to realize that Mir. Daniels, whatever may have been his unfitness for the position he occupies-and that is not conceded by a great many of his admirers has applied himself zealously to the arduous duties of his office and at a time when this country faces the greatest task in it's history, he has made a good showing for the navy.
 Thus far no serious blunders have been recorded. The building of war ships is proceeding rapidly and it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
CARTER LARNIN' "

From the Peoples Home Journal.
 A keen eyed mountaineer led his over grown son into a country sehoolhouse This here boys arter larnin,' he an nounced What's yer bill O fare?"
 "Our curriculum, sir.'' corrected the schoolmaster, embraces geography, arithmetic, trigonometry3"
 "That'li do," interrupted the father. .That'u do. Load him up well with trig- gernometry. He's the only poor snot m the family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
A PROSPEROUS PERSON

"The other day an automobile was wrecked in an eastern city and in- vestigation proved that it was the property of a bellboy."
 What about it?"
 "Doesnt it strike you as being rather unusual for a bellboy to own an au- tomobi1e?"
 s.Not in these days and times. It would be more surprising if he didn't have another car to use instead of the one that was wrecked"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
CAPTION

From the Washington Star.
 "A man should have the courage of his convictions"
 Yes" replied Senator Sorghum; but he should be content with a display of courage. He shouldn't let mere per sonal opinion make him foolhardy.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

cal center, but if Professor Law rence's plans receive adequate sup port this city, in the not far distant future, will be in class with Mime apolis, extensively advertised by it's superb symphony orchestra.
 It takes time to build up concert orchestra, even if there be a generous financial guarantee. But now that Bir- mingham has made beginning it is only a question of few years when it will have an organization that should rank with the best.
 It is hoped the city commission will see its way clear to provide the nec- essary winter quarters for the com munity concerts.
 During the month of July 54 persons were killed and 1856 hurt in the streets of New York. The statistician who said that the average man was safer in the trenches than in the streets of New York must have known what he was talking about.
 1 An eastern man claimed exemption be- cause of a mental rupture" Although he probably has the kind of mind that is easily ''ruptured," the examining board 1 accepted him for military service, l * | The dancing masters assembled in New York take themselves seriously, but judg- ing from "storles" appearing in New York papers, the newspaper boys are not taking them that way.
 Billy Sunday is helping the good roads movement. Billy also tries to keep peo- ple out of a place where the roads are notoriously bad, being paved with good l intentions.
 The mere fact that you don't see Henry Ford's name in the papers as much as formerly doesn't mean that the usual l dividends are not being declared. | ]; * #
 The announcement that merchants are slashing Palm Beach suits should not De taken literally. The suits offered for sale are in good condition. l <
 The ereat vearning Emperor Charles Of | Austria has for peace is probably shared in Berlin, but Berlin is coy about con fessing to the truth. | < <
 if those poilus were not stopped occa- sionalIy by their more prudent oflcers they might even try to capture the Crown Prince.
 The fact that MT. Daniels and certalr officers of the Navy league are no speaking, will not interfere with thu campaign for building destroyers.
 < *
 The "suffs, in jail at Washington eiain that prison shoes hurt theif 1eee' ought not to kick, but they are doing 1t
 <
 East Germantown, near Richmond, lno' has changed it's name to Pershing. Tm country is gradually getting right. * * < Dresses are to be even shorter this win ter. another reason for extending you sympathy to blind man. *
 German airplanes are doing thelr oes to carry the horrors of war to England' summer resorts. | *
 "whv not little garden?" asks con temporary. A little flat is the pest VII not" we know about.
  v Hades, to the man who loves quiet' a. place full of jazz bands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
THE FINAL TEST

Up in the heavens, Under the sea, Battles are raging, Fierce as can be.
  Still the old daring, Muscle and brawn, Sent lover the top In the pale light of dawn Win the decision Machines are denied And manhood triumphs Where brave souls are tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
HOTEL LOBBIEs
Calls it HefIin Failing

T heard a strange and almost unbelievable thing about member of the Hehin family" said Judge H. F. Heflin. "A man who attended the bar becue recently given to the physicians of Jefferson county by Sid Lee told me that the toastmaster called on Wyatt. one of my doctor brothers, to respond to d toast and that he failed to do it.
 'If it is true, I'll have to call the get abroad that any Hefin ever fails to speak when called upon; folks might think we are playing out. hope Tom hasn't heard about it, for 1t would break his heart"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
DELAYED KNOWLEDGE

I've live to learn."
 "Of course" "Bounderby has just returned from a trip to New York"
 "WelI?"
 "And discovered there a. chorus girl who drinks nothing stronger than lemonade"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Nothing nnt Food crops

q run a iitney line between Wood over 20 miles," said Jud Lowrey "and there is only one field of cotton to be seen between the two places. Bibb county may have some cotton hid back from the public roads, but the one I travel is the most used thoroughfare in the county and all that I see is food crops"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
VIII Not Enter Race

Under no circumstances will I consent to re-enter the race for president of the city commission" declared Cleon B. Rog- CTS. "At one time, I confess. I did have an ambition to serve as the city's exeeu- tive head. But that desire is now dis sipated and I shall continue to do my make Birmingham a bigger and a better town"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

BEGINNING THE DAY Lord, gtive me the freshness which those haRve who deal directly with Thee. sfake me original, in that I depend ulyon God and not upon men. Speak to me, o great God. in voice which shall sound above education, above surroundings, above earthly conveis~ lions, above all things else. In Christss name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
THE RIGHT IDEA. ANYHOW

THE RIGHT IDEA, ANYHOW
 "1 thought you said Glithersby had no imagination"
 That's the way he impressed me-" "Nonsense! Why, Glithersby thinks his diminutive war garden IS helplng to make the world safe for democ- racy." PAUL Cooh:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

SET IN HIS WAYS
 "Why doesn't Mir Cobbles use a tractor on his farm?"
 "He says he has spent 40 years studying the temperament Of mules and he isn't going to throw away the knowledge gained in that time for every new-fangled contrivance that comes along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
BLESSED BUNCH

BLESSED BUNCH A coot I love Is Hazza Bean; He never says: "See what I meanP"
 New York Tribune. And I adore Old Jimmy Scott; He never says: Some chicken, what|'
 Macon Telegraph. And l admire Young Festus Burt, Who never says: Gee, pipe the skirti" Birmingham Age-Herald. I think lot Of Tyrus Tidd, Who never says. T gettcha, kid"
 Youngstown Telegram. My special pet Is Mike Mccoy, Who never hollers: "Attaboyw
 Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

conceded by those in a position to know that the navy has been brought up to a point of splendid efficiency, and this efficiency is being in creased daily.
 The transportation of troops across the Atlantic without the loss of man is in itself remarkable achievement, yet this is only a detail of the gigantic undertakings with which the navy is now confronted.
 All in all, MT. Daniels is acquit- ting himself very we'll indeed. There are many indications that he now thoroughly understands what is ex- pected of him and is getting results. There is little disposition nowadays to ridicule MT. Daniels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
BAFFLED

"Mr. Dubwaite talks in his sleep and it Is causing Mrs. Dubwaite great con- cern."
 That shows she's true woman.
 Exactly what I was telling Dub waite. She's probably worried because she can't understand what he says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
THE I.ITANy OF WAR

THE LITANY OF WAR By Alfred Moves, Ill the Lonoon Daily Mail.
 I. Sandaphon, whose white wings to Heaven
 upbear The weight of human prayer, Stood silent in the still eternal light Of God, one dreadful night. His wings were cIosSed With plood ana
 foul with mire, His body scared With fire Hast thou no word for Me?' the Mas
 ter said. The angel sank his head! Word from the nations of the East ana
 Vest lie moaned, that blood is best" The patriot prayers of either half of
 earth, Hear Thou, and judge their worth. Out of the obscene seas of slaughter,
 hear, First, the first nations prayer; o God, deliver Thy people. Let Thy
 sword Destroy our enemies, Lord! III. Pure as the first, as passionate in trust That their own cause is just; Puppets as found in those dark hands Of greed; As fervent in their creed; As bllndly moved, as utterly betrayed, As urgent for Thine aid, out or the obscene seas of slaughter, hear, The second nations prayer: | 0 God, deliver Thy people. Let Thy sword Destroy our enemies, Lord. ". 1 'Oyer their slaughtered children, one great cry | From either enemy! | From either host thigh-deep in filth and shame. l One prayer one and the same; SN | Out of the obscene seas of slaughter, | hear, l From East and West, one prayer: l o God, deliver Thy people. Let Thy | sword Destroy our enemies. Lord"
 ". Then. on the Cross of His creative pain, l God bowed his head again. 1 Then East and West, over all seas and
 lands, 1 Outstretehed His pierced hand. | And yet,' Sandalphon whispered, men
 deny The Eternal Calvaryl,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

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