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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

A man often thinks what lot or things he would do for the poor With his money, if he didn't need it for him. self.
 One reason why we would like to oe A millionaire is because we could dress as we doggone pleased and we wouldn't be forced to keep up appearances.
 If a man was as careful of his health as woman is of her complexion most of the doctors would starve to death.
 A man may be so timid that he will run away from a rabbit. But he IS al ways game enough to fight a gas Dill.
 There are a whole lot of hustlers running around today who would nave been dead long ago only they made up their minds that they were too busy to die.
 It is a good thing for the entire world that only one man in a million is taken at his own valuation
 If a man feels sick after he has had II drinks of tamarack and eaten a piece of free lunch cheese. he always planes 1t on the cheese.
 After you meet some men you get the idea that compulsory eugenics wouldn't be such a bad thing after all.
 Many a patriot who used to eat course dinner is now doing his bit by eating a coarse dinner.
 When you have money to burn you never have any trouble finding friends who will supply the matches. Some men are always hunting Tor jobs because they let the great issues of the day interfere with their work It is a pretty dumb man who doesn't know enough poetry to be able to mis- quote something now and then. If the faults you see in other people were not so much like your own, may be you wouldn't recognize them SC easily.
 If you want to sell advice, take LII some profession. If you want to buy advice. get married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
L1NcoLN,s DIMENSIONS

From the Boston Herald
 Abraham Lincoln was not an ex- trenely awkward man. He seemed so hecause his dimensions were unusual. Fancy him in a large assemblage or men of equal stature and probably rouch of the "awkwardness" would dis appear.
 A man four inches more than six feet in height looks ungainly when no occupies chair in which q man four inches under six feet seems comfor- table. The furniture which President Lincoln had to use was not designed for giants. When he rode horse he some times looked grotesque. In action he often was ungraceful. But in repose' when. listening. reading or resting, oft en when writing, he lacked little of unconscious grace. And when in action as an orator, especially during his later wears. his seriousness of manner and intense earnestness made his gestures. executed with arms of great length forceful rather than elegant. yet of fering small inducement to the carica- turist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

ing prejudices to personal profit in of flee getting.
 John Allen gained his title at time when most southern congressman were known as brigadiers. and to defeat one of them he found 1t desirable to em- phasize the fact that he had been only q private. A member of the House for 1s years and faithful representative of an inveterate democracy, not as yet wholly reconstructed perhaps. he was always Private John Allen of the Con- federacy, as his Ohio associate was al- ways an infuriated Union soldier.
 In one respect the Mississippian han a decided advantage over General Grosvenor. He possessed in large meas ure the saving grace of humor. When he dwelt upon past issues. his anec- dotes. usually relating to the war period made men laugh. General Grosvenor, appealing only to their an- ger and sentiment, made them hate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
Getting Rid of
 Disloyal Professors

6N HE faculties of colleges and
 O universities are made up for the most part of patriots-men who are unfaltering in their loyalty to the government and who would die rather than give comfort by word or act to the enemy in this distressing war. But few learned professors, con sumed by their pride of opinion, have brooked restraint, even in time of a great national crisis, and, under the plea of academic freedom, have in- sisted on playing the role of profes- sorial free lance.
 Scott Nearing was dropped from the faculty of the University of Penn sylvania before the war began for teaching economic doctrines that ran counter to the views of the trustees He accepted position with another institution, where he got along fol awhile without attracting any public attention, but his old tendency tC make trouble for himself got the best of him. Certain of his utterance: were construed by representatives o1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
TWO CIVIL WAR CoNGREssMuN

From the New York World.
 Surviving for many years in retird- ment their long service in Congress, Gen. Charles II. Grosvenor of Ohio and Private John Allen of Mississippi died on the same day. They were notable pair, typical of their time, their par ties and sections.
 General Grosvenor was fiercely par tisan in his republicanism. To the last hour of his service in the House of Representatives, full generation aft CT Appomattox, he was as implacable to political opponents as in his youth he had been to enemies in the field No doubt there was some affection in all this. but it was the fashion of his day and by following it he turned finger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
EFFICIENCY OF RAILROADS
By HOLLAND

New York. November a-Cspecial)
 Shortly after Commodore Vanderbilt
 unified various railroads which stretched l from New York city to Buffalo and 1 expended e great deal of money in in1- provements, the capital stock was in creased to represent alleged improve ments, to sSO,0OO0OO. That was regarded
 at the time as an extraordinary capi- talization for a railroad which was con-
 fined 10 the boundaries of single state. There were also some accusations that the commodore had really watered the
 stock. although he and others claimed that the stock dividend represented the capitalization Of the investment which
 the improvements represented.
 But whatever the motive of the com
 modore Was m increasing the capital stock. nevertheless the total capitaliza- tion as It stood during the last years of the commodore's life was considerably less than the amount of money ex- pended under President Alfred IL Smith for the purchase, in three years time. of locomotives. freight cars and passenger coaches. What the New York Central represented in capitalization in the seventies is now exceeded by the expenditure in three years of $s4,S24, ,7S6 for the purchase of equipment These fig ures alone illustrate the stupendous strides which the American railroads have taken in order to keep pace with the demands of the public for transpor- tation facilities.
 The amount expended with the past three years for railroad equipment upon all the railroad lines of the United States would have been far greater than the actua! expenditure, had the railroad companies been able to secure
 fresh capital wherby thy could pay for equipment It is not stated from what source President Smith secured the sS4,0OO,00O which he has paid within three years for locomotives, freight cars and passenger coaches. The presump-
 ton Is that he utilized some of the credit the railroad possesses, although he was undoubtedly compelled to pay large interest charges and, probably, q considerable part of the earnings were put back into tho property through the purchase of these equipments.
 One of the most instructive of the features associated with President Smiths statement of his purchase is one which sets forth clearly in figures what this equipment would have cost Presumably the cost would be so great as to be prohibitive or at least entail greatly reduced purchases. President Smith said this morning that if this equipment had been bought at present day prices, 1t would have cost the New
 York Central lines s193, ,ooo,0oo msre than the equipment cost when purchased three years ago. This Is an increase
 which in the aggregate is nearly 12s per cent.
 Some of the best authorities assert that the railway companies of the United States now reed fresh capital in the az gregate of at least a billion dollars a year and will need yearly amount Of that size for the next five years if they are to be able efficiently and ade- quately to handle the enormous transpor- tation which will be offered to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
National Anthem
 and Symphonies

MTOW that the St. Lotus orcnestra IN has fallen into line all the sym phony organizations of high rank play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at every concert. The celebrated sym phony conductors in American cities are of Teuton birth and education all but Leopold Stokowski of Philadel- phia, who was born in London of Pol ish stock--but no matter how pro- German some of them were when the war started, they are known to be absolutely loyal to the United States now.
 The reason why Dr. Muck, con- ductor of the Boston symphony, pro- tested against putting our national anthem on a programme along with works of master composers was be- cause 1t did not measure up" artis- tically, and not because of any failure to appreciate its appropriateness from a patriotic point of view. But there are times when the sentiment of patriotism comes first. and this is one of those times.
 The standard of concert music should be high, but when the nation is at war the flag as national em- blem-"Old Glory''-is greater than any art. The finest of music must stand aside when "The Star Spangled Banner" or any other pa triotic tune, is sung or played in a crisis like this.
 Max Zach, conductor of the St. Louis orchestra, had declined to play the national anthem at his symphony concerts for the same reason that the Boston conductor gave. Zach is thoroughly Americanized and was one of the first conductors to place pa- triotic tunes on his Sunday afternoon "pops,' but after holding out for the sake of high art, he finally saw the "error of his way" and changed his attitude in the matter of the sym phony affairs.
 The Birmingham Philharmonic or chestra plays classic like Haydn's Surprise Symphony" and "The Star Spangled Banner" and America" or the same programme, and the people enjoy both-one for it's beauty of art and the others for the thrill of pa triotism they inspire. Birmingham is a musical city, but fortunately we ars not afflicted with ponderous Thigh, brows." And it is well to know thai the highbrows in other cities have been brought to their senses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
Poets to Provide
 Ambulances For Italy

U5E HE American Poets committee
 4 Is engaged in the laudable work of providing ambulances for General Cadorna's army, which is now sorely in need of facilities to care for wound- ed Italian soldiers. The task of rais- inr money has been under way for some weeks. More than $100,000 has already been donated. It is hoped to raise | total of s2oo,ooo to purchase bv cable one hundred ambulances in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
AMERICA

My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty,
 Of thee I sing: Land where my fathers died, Land of the Pilgrims pride, From ey'ry mountain side
 Let freedom ringl My native country. thee, Land of the noble, Tree
 Thy name I love: I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills j
 Like that above. Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees
 Sweet freedoms song: Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partAke Let rocks their silence break,
 The sound prolong. Our fathers God! to Thse. Author of liberty,
 To Thee we sing: Long may our land be bright With, freedoms holy light; Protect us by Thy might.
 Great God. our Kingl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
IN A WORD
pm the Hartford, Wis. Times.

From the Hartford, Wis, Times.
 A loud report. a groan. dull thud. as once human body possessed of all the instincts of life, fell over backward with a discharged shotgun lying across ert. a farmer of the town of Hartford, was no more. The soul had flown and all that he left for friends and relatives to mourn over was the form of a man who had once enjoyed life, had loved, breathed and performed the functions of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
pr. Dobbs Glad to Return

'T am always glad to get back to Bir- mingham,' said s. L. Dobbs, presiding elder of the Gadsden district
 T put in four years of the hardest work in my ministry while presiding el- der of the Birmingham district. ] not only had my church work to look after, but had to do my part by Birmingham college, the Alabama Christian Advocate and then the great prohibition fight got my time day and night.
 'I am fad to find that Methodism Is growing and keeping pace with the growth of the city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
GOOD FOR BIRMINGHAM

From the Gadsden Times-News.
 Birmingham deserves both the praise and the gratitude of the government for it's magnificent response to the liberty loan campaign. That city subscribed more than $s,oooooo. a feat that proves it's patriotism and its prosperity beyond all doubt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Responded With Cars

T do not think l ever saw crowd enjoy ride raore than did tho visitors and delegates to the Methodist confer ence." said F. F. Lovelady, who has done so much for the pleasure of the visiting brethren.
 T asked for automobiles and 125 were on hand Friday afternoon at the Wood lawn Methodist church to carry those who wanted to see the city. on a sight seeing trip"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

BEGINNING THE DAX-o ores- tor and Soul of my being' ms oh a. being, speak to me in these oASs battle and show me nay e1acs paee in the line. What is my duty' "". must | do? Where can | best sefts. May I move at Thy commando, .et ue cost he what 1t will. In Chirsts name. Amen.-H. Ms E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
Appeal no Smoker
 Can Well Resist

II M OO Nlbl4N1 T1hASA ANN%AA
 E France with smoking materials is form of philanthropy that should appeal especially to the men of this country. A gift of smoking tobacco, cigars, cigarette papers or 8 pipe, is something that all smokers can ap- preciate and understand. It is essen tially the gift one smoker would think first of bestowing on another.
 Women have contributed large sums to the various tobacco funds and have personally raised money for this purpose. Their help is all the more disinterested because most of them do not use tobacco in any form and a few heroic souls have even put aside their own scruples against 1t to do what they can to ease the hard ships of war for our boys at the front.
 The Age-Herald's tobacco fund has steadily increased from it's incep- tion. More than $110O has been sub scribed, chiefly in quarters. More than four thousand packages of smok7 ing materials have been sent abroad. But there is no reason why the smok- CTS of Alabama shouldn't donate much more literally to this worthy cause. They know what smoke means what solid comfort it gives-on a cold, wet day outdoors. There is a great deal of hard work and not much play for American troops in Europe. Their real troubles are just beginning and the solace of pipe or cigarette will mean more to them than ever before.
 Each quarter contributed will send a package of tobacco, cigarettes and cigarette papers retailing at 45 cents. There is no reason why the majority of smokers shouldn't contribute more than a quarter. Subscriptions of $5, $10. $50 and even $1OO should be com- ing in. The man of modest means will feel all the better for a little self denial.
 The Age-Herald is grateful to the patriotic women who have contributed to it's tobacco fund and hopes that more will make donations. As for men who smoke, their duty is plain and they should esteem it privilege to subscribe. Many a wounded soldier has been gladdened by the cigarette stuck between his lips by surgeon after first-aid was given. The horrors of trench warfare, it's incredible filth and acute discomfort, have been al- leviated by tobacco. It is a boon to the fighting man. The man who doesn't fight can do nothing that will give greater pleasure to the recipients than helping to provide "smokes for soldiers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
A @rine Conservntionist''

''I have been 8 member of the Ala bama conference for 34 years, "said Dr. J. D. Simpson of Athens, 'in reply to Bishop Denny's warning that the time for debate on the unification of the colleges must from necessity be limited, 'and in that time, I have taken up altogether about two hours of the con- ference's time.
 T was president of Birmingham col lege six years and in that time took almost 30 minutes Of the conferences time. I state this merely to show you I am a time conservatlonist."
 "Go a head" laughingly replied the presiding bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
Anburn-yandx Game

T hope the local civic organizations will be successful in having the Au- burn-Vanderbilt game, scheduled for Nashville on November IT, changed to Birmingham" said Bill Streit, an Au- burn alumni "The game this year be- tween Auburn and Vandy will un- doubtedly be ono of the best in the south for 1917.
 Birmingham will draw almost three times as many people to the game as Nashville. The largest crowd Nashville could possibly get out of the contest would be around the 2000 mark and Birmingham would easily surpass this
 Both Auburn and vandy have been greatly handicapped by the loss of men on account of the war. Vandy's crushing defeat from Tech Saturday does not spell weakness for the Commodores, but shows how powerful the Golden Tornado really is."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
Plea for Unifcation

"I plead for the notification of the Southern University at Greensboro with the Birmingham college said Rev. !. s. Chadwick, associate editor of the Nashville Christian Advocate.
 q love the old institution at Greens boro for my father graduated from it I was born in Greensboro and graduated from the university. love the town, love the university, but love Method ism and therefore put the interest of my church above the sentiment I have for the place of my birth and the rev. erence I have for my alma mater.T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

Milan. The Italian government has officially accepted all the ambulances that can be bought. As fast as the money is received it is cabled to Italy.
 The Italians are just now engaged in a heroic attempt to stern the tide of the Austro- German invasion. Sup plies of all kinds are badly needed and any help the patriotic people or America give unofficially will still further cement the ties of friendship and good will which bind the two na- tion together in the war against autocracy.
 Each ambulance bought with a S2000 check will be numbered and will bear the name of the donor. By help ing the Italians we will also help America and the cause for which the allies are fighting.
 Practically all the best known poets in America are actively interested in the work of the Poets Ambulance committee. Checks for any amount be drawn in favor of George A. P1impton, treasurer, and sent to R. U. Johnson, chairman, TO Fifth avenue, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
Enjoying His Vacation

T am greatly enjoying my vacation, said Congressman w. B. Bankhead, "as I am visiting throughout my district, find that the people are hopeful in spite of our conditions. am sure that the President can count on the loyalty of my constituents to his programmed to Safeguard democracy for the world
 While the cotton crop Is short, find that most of the farmers have made good food crops. The campaign for con- servation has done great good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

cowards die many times before their deathsB
 The valiant never taste of death b"t onc. Julius Caesar.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05
rIuch small. Change

sT think that I am about as public spirited as the average man when 1t comes to matters of civic nature, but I hope will never have to handle the amount of small change handled last Saturday for the community sing ing fund" said F. E. Butler yester- day.
 "There were over 1900 nickles alone and almost as many dimes in the col lection, which had to be counted and fixed up in packages for the bank. and when 1t was all ready was all large negro man could do to carry it to the bank"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

Remittances can be made al cuIAen 'iis rate of exchange. The Age -HeraIH wa wa net be responsible for money ssns through the malls. Address,
 THE AGE-HERAlAD,
 BirminRham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

Mem ber of the Associated Fres"
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 The Associated Press is excluslVels entitled to the use for repuplicaei0s4 s4 of all news dispatches credited to or not otherwise credited in tnls pape. and also the local news puO4AsAeN herein.
 All rights of republication or spe- eial dispatches herein sre aAso served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

The late MT. Robert B9tzsimmons was noted for his willingness to take punishment, a characterization foreign to the nature of many Of our modern pugilists, who have horror of being all mussed up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

No communication will be puplisheo without its authors name. Re]ectso manuscript will not be returned uh4ess stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

The increase in postage will make love letters cost more, but the most expen- sive kind will continue to be the love letters that figure in breach of promise suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-class matter un- der act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

Not to start or to revive an old con- troversy as to Wesley's relation to the church of England. the fact remains that when he begins his work the ea- tablished church was not fulfilling it's divine mission In reaching the sub- merged classes. A student of the times said that the plain precepts of the scriptures were disregarded by the clergy and people Sunday was a day of sport, and divines were notoriously active in their observance of the day in this fashion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

Fortunately. there Is little excuse for our remaining in ignorance as both wes- lew and Asbury in their journals, have set down for us the story of their wan derings to and fro, carrying the gospel messages into places where the regular churches were not reaching the masses and then each has had worthy blogra- phers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-05

From the Louisville Courier-Journal- OT5EE following letter, signed Wal
 ter Scott" appears in the New