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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
YER 1sr DER UMpA-uMpA:

From the New York World.
 While flags are gaily flying and the air is full of war, the streets alive with pstriotisms' rampant and settlements in the land, there's one thing that is miss ing-'tis the little German band.
 No longer does it shatter day beneath your window ledge; no longer does the battered trombone set your teeth on edge. The deadly comets silent-it that blew now sharp, now flat-as the owner caught the pennies in his little pam cake hat
 In former years we knew it as the surest sign of spring; we use to wait for 'Tannenbaum played on broken string; "Auf Wiedersehn,' Blue Dan ube'-told us tulips were in bloom while "Ver, oh, vers Mein little dog?' brought joy in the room.
 The biggest Teuton gun that on the plcate the treatment of the bands "Le Marseillaise;' and the songs of every na- ton, though they made a gallant fight suffered much from early morning until blown out late at night. What's become of all the Wagners?-for we miss the cheerful snile-are they taking out their papers? Are they all on Ellis Isle? Are the instruments nterned or can it be-oh, barren gain. Can it be they are re- hearsing and will soon start up again?
 We admire you, MT Wilson, for your handling of the state; we admire your proclamations, people claim that they are great; your remarks anent all aliens you make a slight allowance for the lit tie German band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
Age-HeraId in New York

q enjoy reading The Age-Herald, and always buy it at newsstands in New York to get news of Birmingham" said Frank A. Dudley, vice president of the United Hotels company.
 'The Age-Herald lives up to it's high standard of dignity and veracity, and in my mind gives national and local news ir a fair and unbiased manner. think il one of the best edited papers in the country, and especially since I sm sc well acquainted with your editor do feel at home when reading your paper. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
Bearing False Witness
Against Ones Neighbon

Ag@lEASG OI0G $ NSIgI10WG [ ~ ERMAN AMERICANS W h o 2J have enemies-the kind ot enemies who write anonymous letters and islander a man behind his back may have their business interests and even their personal safety jeopardized by rumors circulated with malicious intent.
 In various parts of the country citizens of German birth who are loyal to the American government have had i'll feeling aroused against them by the gossip of irresponsible persons. Let it be whispered about that German-American has desc crated the flag, or cursed the Presi- dent, and certain element of the population, quick to believe the worst of anybody and everybody, is sure that another traior has been discov- cred.
 In these unsettled times, busybodies and trouble-makers should not be tol- erated. If German who is disloyal to the American government can be inn sprisoned, people who circulate lies about worthy citizens, for per- sonal spite or merely because they are habitual gossips, should also be ,rniched
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

BEGINNING THE DAY-ShOw me the mystery, o Lord, of how I gain by giving. Teach me the lessons or the flowers and streams, which live in the riot of beauty and joy be- cause they give themselves away. Teach me the lessons of all this giving world and of Thy great SiV- ing heart. In Christ's name. Amen. HI. NJ. F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
WouId-Be Fighters
 Given CredemGials

~ APT. WILLIAM BRACKETT, in NJ charge of the Chicago recruit ing stations of the United States ma rine corps, has begun issuing creden- tials to rejected applicants, which read as follows:
 "- has periodically offered his services to his country in her time of need He was rejected because physically disqualified"
 The idea is good one and should be adopted universally by the recruit ing service. It is not uncommon for poor boys to truge many miles to en- list, only to be told that they are physically unfit. It is mistake tc suppose that numbers of rejected ap- plicants are glad to escape military duty. The mere fact that they volun- teer and often suffer hardships to reach the nearest recruiting station disproves that. Not only is the disap- pointment keen, but some of these young men, as Captain Bracket points out, 'feel that their friends won't believe they even tried to en- list"
 The statement issued by the re cruiting officer is not only documen- tary proof that a<patriotic young fel- low has shown lis willingness tt fight, but it is a token of apprecia- t,-n from the government. It will bs consolation to him in after life something to be cherished always fol the honorable intention it reveals. Ii would be graceful act for Uncle Sam to acknowledge in this way every young American who offers to beal arms for his country, but is disquali fled physically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
SENSIBLE PLAN.

SENSIBLE PLAN.
 T consider it waste of time to discuss the weather" said MT. Dubwaite.
 But have noticed that you frequently comment on the weather"
 T have good reason for doing SC. Unless man cuts himself off from all communication with his fellows and leads hermit's life, he is compelled to make dozens of commonplace observations every day and I prefer topic which is not likely to get me into an argument"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
Extravagamce to
 Re G.nurIhed M@w

TIN an address before the Federation u of Women's Clubs in biennial session in New Orleans this week Director John Barrett of the Pan American union said that victory or defeat in our war with Germany would depend as much upon the women as upon the men. He urged the practice of economy and pointed out that retrenchment on the cost of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
GREAT GADDERs.

"phis is a group photograph of the family" said the father of three fash ionable daughters. You will notice that it was taken when the girls were quite young"
 Have you a more recent pEotograph?' NO I've never been able to get the family together again long enough to have a picture taken
 REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES. This poem unnerves me, it voices such poignant despair"
 What is the title?'
 Thou, Too. Wilt Leave Me It's a poets apostrophe to his last dollar"
 HIGH AND MIGHTY.
 "Who is the naughty dame?"
 That's Mrs. Swilton. She used to be a chorus girl before she married bi!- lonaire.'
 T don't suppose she has any use for stage people now?"
 Well hardly. When she hires i,rima donna to sing at one of her entertain ments she refers to her as person from the theatah.'." PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
VERSATILE LOT.

T wonder what our American play wrights will attempt next?"
 There's no telling"
 q see where one of those fellows has written four-act melodrama around a stage beautys back"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
Crop Question
 Now Paramount

Now Paramount
 1.-TWO weeks ago the government
 S was making an appeal for en- listments in the navy. The response was prompt and satisfactory. Then came an urgent call for enlistments in the army. Military matters have been of.compelling interest for months past, and in the last ten days the war department has been very busy cen tter. The navy is in good shape and the army training camps will soon be giving good accounts of themselves
 But more needed than recruits for army or navy just now is a mighty movement in crop planting. The 1 United States agricultural department is as busy as the army or navy de- partments, and all on account of the war.
 | The slogan now is: Plant something to eat and cultivate intensively." The assistant secretary of agriculture, Dr. Carl Vrooman, is appealing to farmers and gardeners experimentation gardeners as we'll as regular truckers
 to increase their acreage in food Unless more food is raised than has been produced in recent years the United States will face starvation That is what the government tells us. and it ought to know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
Expressions of
 GraGiGude Moving

THE people of England, France and
 0 Italy have not only shown them selves profoundly grateful to America for entering the war against Ger many, but they have expressed them selves through their constituted lead CTS in eloquent terms.
 David Lloyd Georges speech at a luncheon given by Americans sojourn- ing in London, in honor of Ambassa-' dor Walter Hines Page, was master ful deliverance. Always trenchant and clear cut his power of expression on this occasion was exceptionally telling. There was not a florid sen- tence in it, but there was wisdom, and human sympathy and mental grasp of the situation.
 Englishmen are sometimes boastful, but Lloyd George never is. In all of his addresses delivered to his own people since the war started he has been grave and has told the British nation the danger it was in. He always predicated victory for the entente powers on the people of Great Britain doing their duty Loyalty and heroical- ly. In one. of his earlier speeches at a mass meeting in an outlying prov ince he said "We can win in this mighty conflict, but it will not be easy. We will be called upon to make many sacrifices, to endure many trials. It may take us years to beat back and overcome the enemy, but it is life and death struggle and if we were conquered this country of ours would be in utter desolation. But if you men will be resolute men we will not only save England, but by over- throwing Germany's military autoc- racy will achive a splendid victory for humanity. We cannot afford to fail"
 Nothing since the carnage began has so braced and cheered the allies as President Wilson's notable address to Congress and the action of Con- gress in declaring war against Ger many. The moral effect has been marked. The morale of the men in the trenches has been wonderfully inn proved, and to all classes in civil life the world looks brighter. One thing the entrance of the United States into the war has done, it has brought the end of the war nearer, and no one feels that more strongly than the 1 British premier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
SELF DENIAL.

Now that, the country is at war, are you giving up any luxuries?" Most assuredly"
 What, for instance?'
 I've cut down my movie expenditure to 20 cents a day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE HEATED TERM"

THE HEATED TERM" Sing a song of summer, When the sun is hot; Soon we will be seeking For a shady srS-sS Swatting flies and drinking Fluids filled with ice, Finding linen collars,
 Wilted in trlce; Getting cards from people Just a note of cheer Saying, We are sleeping Under blankets here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

Though those that are betray'd Do feel the treason sharply, yet the traitor Stands in worse case of woe.
 -Cymbeline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
A DUBIOUS OUTLOOK.

"A DUBIOUS OUTLOOK. Listen to this sad refrain, Old New Hampshire's dry again. Climbed right on the water wagon, Scorned the flowing bowl and flagon. Topers who erstwhile were jolly, Now are somewhat melancholy; Wonder how they'll still keep laughing When the law says, Quit your quaffing.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
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P. s.: Don't be hog. Give some boy a pig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

Washington bureau, POT Hibbs Build ing.
 European bureau. Henrietta street. Convent Garden, London.
 Eastern business office, Rooms 4S to 50, inclusive Tribune Building, Ne" York city; western business oIIIce' Tribune Building. Chicago. The D. V Beckwith Special Agency. agents TOE foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

Gustav Kobbe in the New York Herald. @ NE of the exhibits that attracted It y most attention at the centennial
 N@ exposition in Philadelphia in 1876
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
CROP
Weather Bureau Reviews Agricultural
Conditions of Virginia In
Detail.

The following synopsis of weather
and crop conditions in Virginia for
the week ending July "a. was issued
yesterday by the United States Wealth
er Bureau. at Richmond;
Rainy weather prevailed most Of
the week and in nearly all sections
of the State. In the eastern counties
the rains were heavy and largely above
the normal, while in the central coun-
ties they were nearly normal and in
most Of the western counties, where
ing. good showers occurred, relieving
parched vegetation. Crops such as
corn. tobacco. gardens and truck made
vigorous growth, though wet weather
made cultivation impracticable and
the fields are getting grassy. Corn
is being laid by in some sections and
topping of tobacco has begun locally.
Wheat th%rashing continued during the
week as opportunity permitted. but
this work suffered considerable de-
lay on account of frequent rains. Much
Of the crop is still in shock and it is
being damaged to some extent by the
humid weather. Harvesting Of oats
continues and planting OF late potatoes
Is still under way. Haying has been
general. with good crops in some sec
lions. while in others. notably some
western counties. 1t is light ON ac-
count OF the previous dry weather. in
that section. Apples are reported short
in some Northern counties while in
the central n southwestern counties
they average from fair to good"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Mary rickford at Bijou.

Mary Pickford's latest Aircraft Pro-
auction The Little American" has
Ugh thousands at the Bijou thus
far this week, the picture being de-
ciared the most wonderful Of all Pick
ford efforts as we'll as one Of the most
intense photodramas presented in
Richmond in a long time. THE Lit
tic American contains many thrilling
Incidents. one OF which is the tor
pedoing Of the great r%ansaylantic
liner. the "Veritania" while a hail
is In progress. "
Tomorrow and Saturday Beatriz
Micheiena Will be presented in '.The
woman Who Dared" a gripping story
OF intrigue and devotion to country
II presents a new phase Of the present
~orid strife and Is full Of thrilling
situations and tense developments.
Louise Giaum at Bluebird.
"A Strange Tragressor" is tho title %
the new Triangle-Ince play. starrins
Louise Slaum. the celebrated Peacock
siren at the Bluebird to-day only.
Miss Glaum as Lola Montrose is said
to present an unforgettable characteri-
cation. The gowns worn by Miss
dlaum are alone a feature of this pro-
duction. William Desmond will be seen
In a different type of role from what
he is accustomed to appear in when he
Is presented on Friday In the Triangle
play. Time Locks and Diamonds" This
Is a gentleman crook story. with many
bold and daring situations. For Sat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs. George ]. Bull and her dauEh-
ter. Miss Agnes Bull, left town last
evening tor Saluda. N. c.. where they
will spend the remainder Of the sum-
mer season.
Dir. and Mrs. H. A. Peasants have
returned to the city. after a stay of
several weeks at Virginia Beach.
Mrs. b. T. Petit, who has beer
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
p. Dodson in Norfolk for a few days,
has returned TO her home in Rich
mond.
hE. and Mrs. Herbert Gregory have
returned to Roanoke. after a short
stay in this city.
Mrs. Forest D. Price and her small
sons. Forest Price. Jr, and Guy Price.
Of Richmond, who have been spend
ing two weeks with Mrs. Prices sis
ter. Mrs. W. F. Hope. at Willoughby
Beach. are now the guests OF Mrs.
James r. Guy in Norfolk.
Miss Bernice Lermsn. who has been
visiting relatives in Richmond. has
returned to her homo in Suffolk.
Mrs. Oscar Lowery. of this city, and
Mrs. Philip Smith. of Covington, KY.
have returned to their homes, after
a visit to Mrs. w. 81. Parker. In Nor
folk.
Mrs. Stewart Woodward and her
children have returned from 4 visit
to Buckros Beach.
Miss Dorothy Hughes. of Lynchburs,
and Gladys Harrison. Of Richmond.
have returned from q visit to Miss
Margaret Wilson, at her home in Nor
folk.
Miss Caroline Coleman left yestsr-
day for her summer home in Louisa
County.
Miss Margaret Mcveigh has Joined
a party OF friends. who will camp In
the White Mountains Of New Hamn-
shire for the remainder of the sum
mer.
Mrs. L. w. Ryland and Mrs. A. F..
Ryiand have taken tho Edgerton Cot
tsge at Virginia Beach. and will leave
Richmond next Wednesday for that
resort.
Misses Grace and I-elen Cottrsll. of
Washington. are the guests of Miss
Ethel Young, Of 2317 Hanover Ave-
nue..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
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A number of box parties have bean
given this week at the Academy Of
Mqsic to witness tho performances Of
The Man Who Owns Broadway" Tues.
day evening Miss Emile Roserson.
Misc Gene Gray Heck, Miss Mary Tom
lin Anderson. Miss Elizabeth Kelly.
Marshall Munce and Cary Wingfeld
were among the guests In one box
party, and Miss Eleanor Parrish was
hostess at another IN honor OF her
guest at "Miniboyra Farm"
Miss Rogerson has recently returned
to Richmond after q visit to friends in
Washington.
Mrs. Williams = P%atroness.
Countess Macchi di cellere. wife OF
the Italian ambassador; Mrs. William
Gibbs McAdoo. wife of tho Secretary Of
the Treasury, and Mrs. John Shelton
Williams have been asked to act az
p~atronesses at the charity ball to be
given on Saturday evening, August 4,
at the Buena Vista Springs Hotel. The
affair is being arranged by members OF
the fashionable summer colony at Blue
Ridge Summit. Monterey and Buen.
Vista. and the proceeds will be given
to the und for the benefit of soldiers
and sailors blinded In battle.
A great many Richmond people are
spending the summer at Buena Vista,
and the ball will be a brilliant -ociety
event.
John-Gay.
Mrs. Betty Thornton tho
marriage Of her granddaughter. Miss
Elise Thornton Gay, to Linwood Kerr
Johnson, the ceremony having taken
place Tuesday at st. Stephens Church.
Rev. ]. B. Gibson oficiating. The bride
and groom were unattended. entering
the church together. The bride was
owned in a dark blue embroidered
charmeuse, with hat to match. and wore
a corsase bouquet OF orchids. There
were no invited guosts. with the ex-
ceptIon of the brides witness. Mrs. Flor
ence Currie Crump. who wore q dress
Of Copenhagen blue crepe de chine and
T. w. Jones, the groom's witness. Ar,
and Mrs. johnson will visit Southern
Pin es and Atlanta. en- route to their
future home at Macon. Ga. Mrs. F. C.
'Crump entertained a few friends OF the
bride and groom at a shower given in
their honor Saturday evening.
" the Beach.
Mrs. f. E. Highland n her daugh-
ter. His Celeste Highland. have been
spending the past several weeks with
tho formers parents. Professor and
Mrs. r.. r. Powell, at their homo on
Floyd Avenue. Mrs. Highland and
her daughter left Sunday for Virginia
Beach, where they will spend two
weeks. before returning to Clarks.
burg, w. Va.
Concert Tonight.
A colonial concert Will be given this
evening at s o'clock in the Woodland
Heights Methodist Church, under the
auspices Of the Aid Society. Old
fashioned songs will be rendered by
a trained chorus of twenty-five voices.
Tho proceeds will DO used for the
building fund and all interested are
invited to attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Movie Calendar

oDEOH-To-day, Alice Brady, In
I"Ths Dancers Peril", FRIDAY, MaF-
EaeEfte Clark, In 4Mice md Mem,
Saturday. OIsn Petrova. In .Fhe
Soul Of q MaSdalen."
C0LONIAI-To-day, Alice Brady,
In "A Self-aIade Widown, Friday mud
Saturday. Gladys BrockwelI, In .Te
Honor and Obey" and Charlie Chap
lin. In "The ImmiErant.n
BLJOU-To-day, Nnry Pickford, In
HThe Little American, Friday and
Saturday, Beatriz M%ichelena, in +erhe
Woman Who DaFed.n
iSIs-To-day, Norma TainadEe, In
The Law of Compensationr; Friday
and Saturday, George Beban, In "The
Cook OF Cenyon Camp"
VICTOR-T cd q y and Fridsy,
Ralph Henry, In THE Mystery ct
Number ~" and comedies; Satur-
daJ. Nellie King, In "Mystery of the
Double Cross" and added attrae-
tionH.
BLuEBIRD
Ginum, In "a Strange TransEre.sorp,
Friday, William Desmond, In .q1me
Locks md Diamondsn, SATURDAY.,
Irene Hunt and Leo Pierson, In "a
Soldier of the Lssion,n aud Helen
Holmes, In "The Railroad Rstdeur
HEX-To-day, ''The Jackaroo.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26

that Of a romantic young woman VIII
passes herself off as the widow OF a
millionaire The results of this &C
ton on her part are remarkable, to
say the least.
Tomorrow and Friday a double bill
viii be offered. the first introducing
Gladys Brockwell in ITO Honor and
obey and the other bringing back
for a return engagement Charlie Chap
lin in THE Immigrant" one of
funniest pictures in which his wizard
in the art of provoking laughter h
ever appeared.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
AWAITING MASTER LISTS
Exemption Roards Expect to Get to
Work To-Day GA Notices to Men
to APPEAR.

Master Lists OF numbers drawn last
week to determine the order in which
men of military age will pc called for
service. will probably reach here to-
day and BIO Immediately distributed
among tho ia registration districts.
The lists AVE been received from
Washington by newspapers, but Adj
3utant-Gsneral Sale has not yet re-
ceived the large shipment made to him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Your "Get-Away
Power" In Summer is a

Power" In Summer is a
matter Of fuel-food for the
human engine. Food that
is hard to digest and low in
nutritive value does not sup
plyenergyfor the day's work.
1t fuses up needed power by
overtaxing the digestive Or
gans. Shredded Wheat
Biscuit Is all food. 1t is 100
per cent. whole wheat and
is prepared In a digestible
form. Changing from meat
and potatoes to Shredded
Wheat brings a mental
bouyancyand physical alert
ness that make one eager
for the days task. Eat it for
any meal with sliced bana-
mas. berries, or other fruits.
Made at Niagara Falls,
N. Y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26

TOR distribution to the officials through
out the State.
AS soon as tho exemption boards re-
ceive the official lists of nun, ers they
will compile their own division list by
the elimination Of all numbers in ex-
cess Of tho high serial number In their
district. When this list is mado by
each Individual board. the call for mon
to appear for physical examination will
be issued.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Matte Houey Pardoned.

Matte Hoiley. sentenced to four
months In jail by Magistrate T. ].
Puryear. Of Henrico County. on the
charge OF receiving stolen goods, was
pardoned yesterday by Governor Stuart
on the recommendation Of Judge r. Car
tor Scott. Of he Henrico Circuit Court,
and Magistrate Puryear. n was con-
victed in April and has already served
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Ralph Her. at victor.


For to-day and Tomorrow ]. Storer
ClouBtsr's story. THE Mystery Of Num-
ber A." with Ralph Herr in the stellar
role, will be the headline Offering at
the Victor. Advance notices claim
It Is literally filled to the bursting
point with incidents and comic COM
pltcations and with Ralph Herr In the
Stead" 1t makes a screen farce OF
swift action and sound entertainment
value. Another Hoyt comedy. which
are proving SO popular with Victor
patrons. will be wn to-day. as "A
Contented Woman" is scheduled with
to-moTrow's added offerings. being sup-
piled by several Vitagraph comedies.
Aollie King. in the latest chapter of
Mystery of the Double Cross" and the
special comedies put out by the Vita
graph Company, along with several
added attractions will make up Satur-
days variety bill.