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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

NH R RASHINGTON, D. C., March 50.
 MW Special )-Bapaume, fallen at
 V last after nearly year s offensive in which it has been only one of the allied objectives, is-or, was, 'f as reported, the retreating Germans nave destroyed the country over which they have at length fallen back-a village of some 5000 souls, the center of q flourish ing agricultural trade and community of some note for nearly thousand years.
 It lies in the department of Pas de Ca lais, in the plateau which stretches be- tween the Escaut and the Somme, at q distance of about 120 miles from Paris, to the north and east. Of the place the Na- tional Geographic society in bulletin is sued from it's headquarters here says:
 "Here, in 11SO, at the chateau which, even thus early, it seems. was distin- guished by the name of the town, oc- cured the marriage of Philippe -Auguste, son of Louis VII, and Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Baldwin V and niece of the Count of Flanders who richly lowered the pride with territory much coveted by her young husband. At the time of the feudal coali- ton against Philippe, Bapaume was one of the cities of Artois where the Count Of Flanders operated in conjunction with au invasion to the north undertaken by Rich ard Occur de Lion; and from time to time in the intervening centuries the village has figured in nearly every important war which French territory has staged.
 'In 1S47 it was besieged by the Princes of Orleans. who destroyed the ancient ramparts, which remained dismaitled be- cause of natural fear that, in the hands of an enemy, the remnants, even. of-the Bapaume Notifications would be a source of danger to France.
 Twice since then, has this fear been realized-in 1871, when one of the blood jest engagements of the Franco-Prussian war took place here, and now, when the possession of Bapaume has afforded a strong base for the Teuton invader dur ing the long months since the advance upon Paris was first checked.
 This earlier battle of Bapaume between French and Germans comprised one of the few successes won by the army of the north while Paris lay besieged; but, as a French chronicler sadly records, it was a success without a morrow TAidherbe, the French commander, dared not shell the town, as that would entail the devas- tation of French city by French troops -an excess of consideration whics has found no place in the present war, and his young troops were incapable of the effort necessary to follow up the victories which they had won in the territory to the north of the town. In commemoratioa a of their prowess, however, the French caused to be set up, on one of the fields of battle, just below Favreuil and a lit tie to the north of Bapaume on the road to Arras, monument of blue stone suit- ably inscribed and surrounded by a hedge. It is not to be assumed that the long Ger man occupation of the place has left this monument standing
 "Bapaume is well served by railroad, and it's natural position made it the mar lset center for a wide region of Artois, Picardy and even of Cambresis. The agri- cultural products of the region are chiefly of olives and the sugar beet. though in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Charity System Good

The present system of the city under which charity is dispensed Is very good, ' said Dr. Cecil D. Gaston, city physician. Tt is true that much charity Is misap- piled under any system, but when an ap- peal for aid is now made the city relief department gives about $1 worth of food as an emergency supply
 Following this an investigation Is made. If this satisfies the investigators that the case is needy, further gifts are made.
 ''The great trouble that confronts char ity workers Is the attitude of the objects of aid. They do not want to help them selves, but insist that others do for them. At the Pisgah Home and other institu- tions, it Is difficult for the matrons to make the inmates do anything for them selves. Once a person must accept char ity it seems that they conclude that everything ought to be done for them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
WHAT DOES SHE CARE.

From the Houston Post
 The inquisitive subscriber of Wharton wants to know if Annette Kellermann's trunk has been located yet. Our under standing is that Annette, when she goes en flmme, tells the baggage agent to hold let it slide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
HOTEL LOBBIES
pifncuIt to Get Iron


 "The war, which as ex-President Taft says is already on us, is monopolizing great deal of attention in the iron and steel business, as well as in other lines, and while it is not yet known just what form our preparedness will assume everyone realizes that a large army and navy will have to be equipped as prompt ly as possible" says Rogers, Brown & Co.'s weekly letter. "The government does not appear to have actually placed many orders, except for ships, but has for sometime been canvassing the coun- try to ascertain just what help may be expected from the various manufacturing concerns, and the time has arrived when orders for both munitions and equipment will without doubt be placed rapidly.
 Everywhere the trade seems to be an- ticipating this call and getting the house in order. It is extremely difficult, how ever to supply the needs of consumers for iron to be shipped promptly or over the balance of the year and the difficulty is becoming greater daily. The demand is for both foundry and steel making grades.
 Buying for 1918 continues active. A great deal of attention has recently been given heavy purchases of large automo- bile manufacturers for this period, but 9 good proportion of foundries have been for some weeks quietly protecting them selves by contracting for at least part of their requirements during the first six months of next year.
 "The car situation has improved some what with the advance of spring and mild weather and embargoes are becoming somewhat less frequent.
 Both furnace and foundry coke for spot shipment appear to have fallen off somewhat in price, but contract schedule is being maintained firmly with buying active"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
THE WATER LILY

John Banister Tabb.
 Whence. o fragrant form of light, Hast thou drifted through the night Swanlike, to leafy nest, On the restless waves, at rest? Art thou from the snowy zone Of a mountain summit blown, Or the blossom of dream,
 Fashioned in the foamy stream
 Nay-methinks the maiden moon. When the daylight came too soon, Fleeting from her bath to hide, Left her garment in the tide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Biennial Means Much

"Not many times in it's history does a city entertain convention as impor- tant as that of the National Federation of Musical Clubs, which meets in Bir- mingham in April" said Miss Sarah Nal lam yesterday. ITO have hundreds of talented artists visit a city means much for the future of that place. and think that Birmingham will feel the direct re- suit of the biennial in broadening of the musical senses and a general upward trend of the artistic sense of the city.
 We should feel proud to have such prominent women as Mrs Ochsner, pres ident of the organization, and the mem- bers of her board accept our invitation. and we should do everything possible to let them know that we appreciate the courtesy. However, I do not think there Is any doubt that the latter will be done. The women of Birmingham are working hard to make the convention a success, and with the cooperation they will be af- forded by the civic associations, I am sure they will make the delegates to the biennial glad that they came to Birming- ham,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CORK

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 When a man goes into a hardware store for a supply of cork for some spe- cific purpose, he generally gets what he asks for. The reason why the dealer does not endeavor to persuade him to try something else just as good" is because there is nothing else he could offer Cork is cheap, and for ages it has stood alone in its field of usefulness. It is tough and elastic and its specific gravity is only 0.24. This added to the fact that it is impervious to water, accounts for it's use in life preservers.
 The cork oak which grows principally in Spain, Portugal, Algeria and southern outer bark of the tree is used for the commercial product. When the tree has attained diameter of approximately five inches which it usually does by the time 1t Is 20 years old, the cork, as the first stripping of bark Is called, is re- moved. This cork is so rough, coarse and dense that it has little commercial value. But it's removal does not kill the tree. On the contrary, it seems to promote de- velopment. The stripping Is done in July and August, and great skill Is necessary in order not to injure the tree. If it is injured at any place the growth there ceases and the spot remain ever after ward scarrer and uncovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
FREE ADVICE.

'Being the husband of a strong minded woman has it's advantages"
 How is that?"
 When a man is too lazy to think for himself it is convenient to have some one around who will undertake to do it for him without charging an exorbitant fee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
WELL DONE

From the Montgomery Advertiser. The Birmingham -Heralds Elks'
 Edition of Thursday was well done. The Age-Herald gets better all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
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F. S.--A philosopher may go about with closed eyes, but newspaper man must keep them open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

BEGINNING THE DAY-I pray Thee, 0 Lord, to help me make this the best day I have ever lived. May l fashion high shining pattern out of it, I'm its building may l re- feet every thought that is not good, every word that is not gentle and serene, every act that is not cOur- ageous and kind. For Jesus sake. Amen.--H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE

From the Topeka State formal.
 Patience and perseverance will accom- plish all things" was the favorite saying of an old farmer.
 He had just made this remark in train one day on the way to market, when a pompous individual in the next seat turned to him and said:
 Nonsense, sir. I can tell you many things which neither patience nor perse- verance can accomplish"
 Perhaps you can' said the farmer. but have never yet come across one thing
 Well, then, I'll tell you one. Will pa tience and perseverance ever enable you to carry water in sieve?"
 Certainly"
 'I would like to know how
 Simply by waiting patiently for the water to freeze"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
A FOOLISH NOTION.

A FOOLISH NOTION. "Dubson tells me he is interested in nature study
 T don't imagine he knows much abort the subject"
 Evidently not. He says one of the first things he wants to find out is how many angles there are to an angleworm." !" THE NEIGHBORS ARE TALKING. Poor Doppel! He is always airing his domestic affairs
 Judging from the stories I hear, they need airing"
 A PLEASED SENATOR. "Did understand you to say that Dub waite is fond of aquatic sports?' ''Yes."
 "But he can't swim a stroke and he has never sailed a boat in his life.' That's probably true but Dubwaite can sit for any length of time and watch a shapely girl disport herself in a glass tank"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
PLANNING FLIGHT.

How does Jagsby regard the bone dry law which goes into effect July IF" With studied indifference"
 "But how do you account for that at- titude?'
 'The only explanation can offer is that after July 1 Jagsbys mail will be forwarded to a wet center
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
ASKING TOO MUCH.

ASKING TOO MUCH. A patriotic brother,
 He cheers the nations flag And when a crowd will listen Delights to blow and brag About the greatest country The world has ever known, Where no one is permitted To sit upon a throne, And every man is equal
 In rights and liberty; By fortune truly favored, From all oppression free. But should his country call him A naughty foe to smite, Eed want some other fellow To seize a gun and fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
BAPAUMIE

town were soap factories, brewer!es tan neries and machine shops.
 "The town was regularly laid out and it's principal streets all centered in the great square, where statue of Faidherbe further signalized the successes of 1871. In this square also stood the city hall, dating from the epoch when Artois was an appanage of Spain and ornate with its collonnade and arches and it's square brick bell tower in the campanile style ''The cathedral was another striking ed flee, it's clock tower being especially nota- ble for the fine gallery which surrounded it; while the interior was charmingly dec-l orated, the vault especially retaining the restored scenes which the ancient frescoes had depicted.
 Near to the Cathedral tlse remnant of an old monastic establishment was uti- ized as a college; and here the ancient bastions crowned with the verdure of the centuries, formed the boundaries for public garden, "genteely laid out,'' as the here a fine view can be had not only of the town, but of the wide fields which sustained it.
 "A third memorial to the gallant days of n stood in the cemetery to the memory of the victims of the battle of January 3, most of whom are buried there.
 "To these, however. will one day be added others. commemorative of the past two years when Bapaume lay once more in the hands of the invader. whence the sword of France has taken her in course of the most persistent and deadly warfare which the world has seen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Americam Patriot
 Drops His Hoe

4OTO]QS UNIS UIWG
 7T HE "spirit of '76" is not dead in H New Jersey, on whose soil in revolutionary days American patriots shed their blood for the colonies. Ac- cording to a dispatch from Newark, Andrew Miller, young farmer, walked 25 miles to enlist. He had no money and was too proud to beg a ride.
 q want to fight" he said to a re- cruiting officer. 'I was working in field when fellow came along and said the Germans had declared war on the United States and were bom- barding New York city. l dropped my hoe and didn't even wait to get the money that was coming to me. I don't need a uniform; all I want is a gun"
 The fact that Miller was made the victim of practical joke did not all ter his determination and he was sent to Charleston, s. C., to join the United States marines. Untrained and unso- phisticated, maybe, but such men as this young farmer are the bulwark of the nation and with such material to work with, it will not take army and navy officers long to make them ready for active service.
 Numbers of young women are enlist ing in the navy and some even want to serve or battleships. However, Uncle Sam's tackles will continue to do their own sewing brass polishing and deck Iswabbing.
 It isn't safe nowadays to cast aspersions on the American flag when patriotic cit Iizen happens to be standing near, who has pair of brawny fists and ar inclna- tion to fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

Going into the Tutwiler the newswom- Buy a paper from me, MT. Carpenter "Can you beat it?' said he, and he bought one. If you want to keep in touch with him subscribe for The Sunday Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
SPEAKING HIS MIND.

"A little music in. the home has refin- ing influence" remarked the esthetie person. Yes" snarled the chronic victim or the family photograph T can't imagine anything more refining than one of those Hawaiian tunes to which even the in fants of our neighborhood keep time by twitching their shoulders and rolling their eyes"
 HIS SPECIALITY. A man who's never known to fret Is Ebenezer Bly,; His forte's expressing deep regret When people chance to die.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

Up we went, and soon they were hav- ing a. heart to heart talk. The great writer won the statesman's good will by praising the Birmingham district. You would have thought they had known one another for years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

He can't walk the streets of any Ameri- can city without being stopped again and again when it's known that he is Frank Carpenter
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10

marked the period since their arrest
Claude Piersol. the youth who authori-
ties say has made the most damaging
admissions, was being questioned when
the order OF removal came. Mrs. Tay-
lor Adams, whose husband and two
sons also were among the seven, was
weeping when taken away as she has
at each time authorities questioned
her. None apparently had any inkling
OF the wild ride before them.
The sheriff gave out a report that
the suspects were to be taken to Jail
at Ozark, and he actually started in
that direction, but was understood to
have gone only n few blocks before
turning north in the direction OF Clin-
ton, approximately 80 miles distant
When those bent on mob violence
learned that the party had disap-
pearcd, telephone calls were made inn
mcdiately TO the surrounding towns
and farmers living along every road
They CARED instructions to locate the
speeding sheriff and to send back re-
ports nt once to guide the pursuing
band. business and professional men
were said to be among the pursuers
and IL was understood they carried
ropes and firearms
Among the hundreds who appeared
on the "square"-around which
Springfield Is built--wcre many
mothers carrying their children II
their arms or Watching them CLOSELY
as they toddled along For day,
Springfield has thot of little else thar
the disappearance of the brown.
haired and brown-cyed Keet baby
, And. as other alleged plots were re-
vealed. then tense wonder grew until
now, with the police searching for
others thot to have been concerned
In the ahductions planned and she
fact that a kidnapping band seems to
have been established here, fear has
been dogging the mothers and faith
ers Of the city that their children
may bc next to fail victims in similar
/ tragedies TO that which overlook the
child OF the wealthy banker.
The streets thruout the uptown dis
trict were almost impossible tonight.
Police restrained the crowds with ut
most difficulty. The temper of the
crowd seemed to be angrier than it
was that time years ago when several
negroes were hanged here on the
square.
Nm announcement was made to-
nightthat an inquest over the Eaby's
body would be held here Monday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
EVELYN NESBlT MOVIE STAR
wife of Harry, Thaw and son Appear
ing in "Kcdcmption".

Evelyn Nesbit and her 5year-old
son, Russell Thaw, in the magnificent
picture production, redemption, is
proving the hit of the season at the
George NJ Cohen theater, Fory-third
street ,Gnd Broadway, New York
Hundreds have been turned away
from every performance, and the
prospects are that the film VIII re
main there all season, instead of two
weeks, as originally intended.
The picture, which is acclaimed by
critics and film experts as one of the
finest of the season, shows the mar
velous and unexpected ability of Miss
Nesbt as a picture player. Withou,
previous experience she wins all the
honors In the production. What she
! has suffered, and the fact that she Is
asked to live again actual scenes in
her life, aid her in her work and en-
able her to show a depth Of feeling
and strength of emotion which no
artificial means could arouse.
Redemption" will shortly be dis
tributcd thruout the country as big
special feature, and will probably be
seen here.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
niNic AirilOnN.

There are as many different types
OF crooks as there are different types
of noses,' declared Richard Ridgley
the director. 81 never realized how
many distinct kinds there are of those
who live by their wits, until | started
II produce God of Little Children In
which Alma Hanlon plavs the leading
role" (This picture Will he the feature
at the Dixie airdome tonight)
THE story of the picture tells OF
how an innocent girl falls into the
Npower of an underworld crcature, who
demands that she help him rob her
husband, whom she loves devotedly
In order that I might get absolutely
correct types an1 atmosphere for my
picture, 7 enlisted the services of IA
newspaper friend of mine. who thru
his work, had hade the acquaintance
of several questionable characters.
"By means of their Influence, we
were admitted to several places where
the, deni7ens OF the underworld fore
gather, al;ho there was some difficulty
in obtaining entrance into any OF
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
SELF.HYPNOS|S
THE SECRET OF
BARA'S VAMPIRES
World Famous Star Tells of
Influence Siren Parts Have
On Her Portrayals

The many million movie fans scat
tered thruout the civilized world
NHheIe William Fox Super De Luxe
features are shown have often won
dcred and pondered and have tried
to fathonl the mysterious and fasci-
rating personality OF Thcda Bara, the
greatest emotional actress Of modern
times She, who is the most famous
vampire Of tho silent drama, has been
the subject of innumerable articlcs
and conjectures by world-famed
psycholoEis SITS who have tried TO
analyze and disstct the feelings int
dominate this wonder-woman when
She is portrpying the role of a vanl-
pire, a hearthreaker and a home
breaker absolutely devoid of the at
tributes that make woman Gods most
wonderful handiwork.
The gifted screen artist herself
has revealed the secret of her re-
-markable temperamental dramatic
ability IN portraying the intense and
dcVilish impersonations which have
held millions enthralled 10y her con-
summate skill. Miss Bara admits that
she is self-hYpnotlZed when imbued
with the spirit Of the character she Is
appearing as.
"Whan playing the role of a YAM
pire." said Miss l}ara 81 become I'M
rregnated with the spirit of the char
acter ! am. portraylng. | completely
for the time being, lose my Identity
which becomes merged with that of
the heroine, and thereafter have no
recollection OF my real self
In reading over manuscript |
absorb the atmosphere and visualize
the character. Every waking mOuent
my miud is surcharEed with the IN
cidents embodied in the scenario and
even when asleep I dream Of the
woman ! am tC impcrsonate. Soon IT
becomes an obsession and i begin 70
actually live the part
"Once in the studio. when the pic
ture is ready to be filmed, I am an
soluteiy impervous 10 my surround
ngs When any particular scene is
ready to he taken, become in reality
the character | am portraying. rne
voice OF the director sounds far away.
Tho others in the scene become
characters Unreal flesh and blood My
entire being undergocs n change that
Is akin to hypnosis. I know nothing,
! sec nothing, butt the person / am
supposed to be In the perturbation Of
the story
after very tense and dramatic
situation | am I'm n daZe for long
time afterwards. Then gradually
this state of hypnosis disappears un-
iii the filming Of the next sequence.
Attic | know perfectly we'll what I
am doing. seem to be looking at my
self thrn'the medium of a subcon-
scious mental vision"
According to those who have seen
Miss BarI before the camera there is
1.ttle doubt that this - wonderfully
gifted screen artiste is In a state akin
TO self hypnosis during the actual
playing of n scene. Her entire facial
expression undergoes change that Is
urcanny to behold, and the very in
Election of her voice is different. She
holds the spe ctators jspellbound with
her consummatc skill.