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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

taken the government and the public into full confidence respecting it's man agement and it's condition.
 This policy was radically different from that which leaders in the business and industrial world had been accustomed ts fellow, but it was found that it served to establish public confidence in tho cor poration and 1t created tho belief that the management regarded the business as in one sense semi-pubiic trust, since there were many thousand owners of the stock and the business and stock owner ship covered the entire United States and reached to other parts of the world
 In addition to highly skillful manage ment of the business of the corporation, whereby while maintaining high wages there could be secured reduced cost of production, the treatment by the ccrpor- ation of its employees has been followed by remarkable results with respect to ef ficiency, rapid production and yet . high quality and lesseninS of cost in the prod ucts of the corporation, n well as con- tent, ambition and . proper pride naani- fested by the employees whom they con templated their relation as part of the ownership of the corporation.
 The latest increase in wagss will in volve the payment out Of earnings of the corporation and It's subsidiaries of about $3o,0oo, 900 a year. If prosperity con- tinues there may come a time by and py when the corporation will feel justified in making another increase
 The action of the corporation in In- creasing wages Is looked upon by many business men in this city as indicating that the corporation is satisfied that whatever price the government fixes Tor steel products will be sufficient to enable the steel industry to maintain tts pros perity and activity and gain reasonabie profits while at the same time paying its share of the taxes which the government levies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Dr. Johnson Declines

Ane conclusion reached by Rev AL pert Sidney Johnson, D. D., that he will not accept the flattering call extended to nm by the Central Presbyterian church oI St Louis is source of much pleas- ure and qualification to the entire mem- pershlp of the South Highland Presby- terian church., said Frank " Evans.
 fet' 1t is not a surprise to those of us "ho know the strong qualities of this good man and consecrated preacher.
 The St. Louis church Is the strongest or the Presbyterian faith in the state of Missouri, and the urgent call made upon Pr. Johnson by that church brought with It the offer of a salary far in excess Of the amount he receives here, with pieoge of able assistance in the pastor al work. Such an example of unselfish de- votion to duty, as duty appears to pr. Johnson, marks him as a man whose heart and soul are filled with consecra- ton to the service of his Master.
 Dr. Johnson's work in Birmingham, While not an easy task is a labor or love for him. His has been the work or rebuilder; and well has he laid the foundation for superstructure which will yet prove an ornament to the re- ligious life of this city and bulwark for the safety of souls Strong, young, vigorous in body, mind and heart, his dauntless courage and superb intellect are proving masterful agency in upholdins and defending the moral and religious environments which struggle to upllft Tn spite of antagonistic forces.
 Not only the membership of the South Highland Presbyterian church. but the members of all evangelical organizations in our city, rejoice to learn that thls man of God is to remain in Birmingham his voice still to be heard here and the tender touch of his hand still to comfort and to lead"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
TO HELP YOUNG AvIAToAs From the Woman's Homo Journal.

~-~>-~- Model airplanes dssiGned and built by American boys have flown moro than a mile, sailing aloft by their own power for over three minutes. Many boys will remember the 1irst model airplanes. which would fly abeut for only few feet at time. For ssveral years'a night of 100 feet was censid- cred triumph. ThcusandsIpf boys In all parts of tho country have been working 1t the problem; ceuntisss mod els have been built and flown, and every conceivable material used in thsir construction. The recent models now seem to be practically perfect in their way.
 building is widesprsad and there axs . surprising number Of clubs dsvoted to model building and hying. Thess clubs. in fact, play | vsry important part In the growth Of the sport. They snabls the boys of any tewu or city to como torethcr and exchAn0e ideas and mu- tually assist ono anchor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Judge Gary Takes
 A Patriotic Stand.

If ODOE ELbERl Il. GAR |, cnalr- O man of the Steel corporation and president of the American Iron and Steel institute, has issued a state ment regarding the reduction in steel prices agreed to between the govern ment and manufacturers. His words voice the sentiment of the great man. ufacturing and business interests of the country which have given their support to President Wilson in his work of co-ordinating our industrial resources for the prosecution of the war against Germany.
 Judge Gary says:
 The base prices for iron ore, pig iron and the leading steel produc-
 tions in which the government is
 specially interested, as fixed by tho
 President, while much lower than
 the prevailing market prices and
 considerably below the expectations
 of the manufacturers, yet, on the
 whole, taking everything into con-
 sideration, I believe are fair and
 reasonable and come within the
 conditions named by the President in his proclamation issued last June.
 These prices were probably made in accordance with the recon1men- dation of the war industries board, who gave a patient hearing to the steel representatives and made an exhaustive study of the whole sub ject.
 While the manufacturers may feel the sense of disappointment, they nevertheless appreciate the courte- ous and frank treatment on the part of the board and they will cheerfully acquiesce and do every thing possible to maintain produc- ton to the maximum so long as the war continues, and they will not decrease the wages of their work men under present conditions.
 Although prices have been cut practically in half, Judge Gary cheer fully and willingly subordinates prof it's to the national needs. While steel manufacturers are disappointed, they are in full accord with the President, and Judge Gary promises that "every- thing possible" will be done "to | maintain production to the maximum so long as the war continues" and workmen are assured that there will be no reduction in wages because of the governments action. Judge Gary's statement, as the head of the greatest industrial cor poration in the United States, is a fine example of patriotism and should be an inspiration to concerns which have adopted pessimistic attitude, though expressing willingness to serve the government.
 With a few negligible exceptions i the manufacturers of the country have shown the right spirit and are to be commended for the assistance they have given in the stupendous task of I getting the nation ready for war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Interesting Things in Virginia

T am just back from visit to my sis- ter, Mrs. Preston H. Haskell, who lives at Sulphur Mines, Va, the famous py- rites mines of the Virginia Carolina Chemical company said Henry Howze. While there we motored to Lexington and I was greatly interested in the Vir- gina Military institute I saw the fla nous monument by Sir Moses Ezekiel, erected in honor of the students who fell in fighting for the Confectionery. The names of all who volunteered are in scribed on it and I saw that of Maj E. M. Tutwiler among them I also saw that of A. F. Redd, who was for long while the commandant at Howard col- lege.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
IIrKE M,LUKE SAYS

Another safe bet is that even detec- tive wouldn't be able to ina any ol HIS things in his home after his wife gets through house cleaning.
 The reason why a man has to dry ms face on an old pillow slip or, on ms snlrt is because his wife has stock or tow els that are so beautifully emDroauereu that they are too nice to use.
 And, by the way. what has become oi the old-fashioned crash towel that useo to hang back of the kitchen door! The most absent minded man We ever knew came back to his house one morn ing to get something that ne hao TOT gotten and then forgot what II was tna' he had forgotten.
 A man may realize that he isn't hand some. But he usually believes that he is distinguished-looking A woman might be able to dress m some sort of fashion if she lost both arms. But if she hasn't mirror she if 1 hopelessy handicapped. Yes, dear reader, that fellow who never condescended to notice you before and who is now lowing and scrapins around you is a candidate, l The early bird gets the worm, But 2 lot of men who sleep late never did like worms.
 If some men were prohibited from talk l ing shop they wouldn't be able to say word from one weeks end to another. As you blow through life always re member that a woman never forgets 8 compliment, and that the same is true o1 l a man.
 l Any time a man returns borrowed umbrella to you open it and you will dis. | cover that it is broken. I A man always wonders why other mer can be so foolish as to listen to tnt tommyrot spouted by the other party'i candidate when he could listen to thu convincing arguments offered by oul party's candidate.
 | We throw flowers at a female barefoot dancer. But we would throw rocks at { male barefoot dancer. And yet ther' isn't such helva difference between tn, male hoof and that of the female One half of the family expects thu other half to economixe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

BEGINNING THE DAY--So speak that we may hear. Our hearts are before Thee; open Thou our ears; let us hasten after Thy voice anu take hold oh Thee. Hide not Thy face from us, we beseech Thee' Lord. Enlarge Thou the narrow ness of our souls, that Thou mayest enter in. Repair the ruinous man sions that Thou mayest dwell there. For the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.-Augustine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
MAI1D

By Celia Thaxter. Upon . hundred thousand Diains ,. Ita bannars fustling in the hfasne. Der all the nationss wide dcmaluss
 From coast to coast betwixt the seas It storms the hills and fills the wales. k It marchAs Ike an army 9rand. Tho conti1bnt its presence hails.
 Its beauty brightens ali tho ianA. RHow straight and tau and stateiy stan@
 Its serried stalks. upright and atrenS. EHow nobly are its outlines planned, 1, what grace and charm e t beiens, what splsndid curves in rustllng lsavee. What ricAheea in itn elooe-eo& got1. Whaf largeab In ID ciustere1 6heaweA
 Nov every y6ar, theugA aues elG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Prosperous Birmingham

"One of your prominent townsmen whom had the pleasure of meeting dur ing my short sojourn in your city, asked me to submit comparative opinion in respect to your city as compared with others under similar conditions" writes James F. Donovan of Portland, Ore. now at Camp Greene.
 "A cursory glance over Birmingham may not justify a critic in commenting fully upon it's possibilities, but it will cer- tainly awaken a keen interest in the minds of those who are susceptible to the influences of sound commercial prosperity which seems to have come to stay. There seems to be no logical escape from the conclusion that Birmingham, by virtue of her rich abundance of natural re- sources, is about to. be ranked as one of the foremost cities of the Limited States.
 Tt is evident she has accomplished m her short existence what others nave faiied to do in a century. and with con tinuation of this spirit of enterprise which evidently is the great factor in her com mercial prosperity she must undoubtedly become the future mecca of the man who is seeking something substantial Tn re- turn for the expenditure of capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
WELL, THEY'RE IDLE NOW.

WELL, THEY'RE IDLE NOW. Your prohibition friend takes an op- timistic view of the liquor situation" 50 he does. That fellow is confidently looking forward to the time when all the big distilleries in the country will be nothing more than ivy-covered ruins, fit subjects for the tourists kodak"
 QUITE SUPERIOR
 Well, I have one consolation" said Mrs. Dubwaite, with a sniff.
 What is that, my dear?"
 Money doesn't bring refinement" Maybe not, but I notice that people who have money don't seem to care what other people think of their manners
 A REAL HARDSHIP. Son. I refuse to pay any more of your poker debts"
 That's rather tough, dad," said the gilded youth.
 My decision is final''
 But do you realize, dad, that there are practically no facilities in this town for any other. games of chance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Good Result of
 Farmers Organization

Farmers Organization r T is estimated that the cotton seed U produced in Alabama this year willxtotal approximately 250,oo0 tons. The price per ton is now above $70. It has advanced about $10 ton in the very recent past, equal to $2,500,- | 900 for that by-product of the states cotton crop.
 This advance is the result, in large measure, of the we'll directed activity of the organization known as the Farmers Protective league, of which Joseph o. Thompson is president. Branches of the league have been es- tablished in many counties. There should be one in every county.
 Every farmer will find it to his ad- vantage to become member. Ger tain it is that cotton growers who have a good seed tonnage will not need much argument to be convinced that the league is a good thing. It is believed that the market for seed will go much higher. As every rise of ten dollars means an increase of $2,500,000 to the value of the cotton crop, it will be seen what a good work the league is doing.
 This is a very exclusive war, as far as I am concerned says the colonel. 'I was blackballed by the committee on admission" With all due respect to the colonel. the committee on admission made no mistake that time.
 New York's gunmen seem to have made themselves useful in Philadelphia The Gotham gunman has no superior "iiu oiiS hio f,cAFASoo di III uo- mand when murder is to be done else- where.
 According to the latest dispatches, the Argentine government is keeping an "open mind" Argentina should beware. The crafty Teuton only asks half chance to deliver blow beneath the belt.
 Being an early bird in the war zone has it's disadvantages-for the bird Dawn is favorite time for dropping a curtain of fire in front of advancing troops,
 Giraffes, we are told by the circus man, are delicate creatures. Maybe that's why the giraffe has never been used as the symbol of political party. * * X Critics of Jeanette Rankin should have a heart. Isn't she doing as we'll as could be expected and receiving stacks of lovely letters every day? < * | The presence of "Pompadour Bob" in the United States Senate Is not more dspleasing to Colonel Roosevelt than it is to a great many other people. * * | Won Bernstorff probably felicitateo himself on being in far-away Constants nople when the exposure of his "slust fund" was made in Washington. l * * ] The Birmingham negro who stole 1Ot pairs of shoes evidently concluded that despite high prices, shoes were not be. ycnd his reach.
 At any rate, the candidates for asso ciate commissioners are to be congratu lated for conducting practically noise less campaign
 1 But why declare war on Austria ant Turkey? The fact that we won't lent them any money shows what we thinl 1 of them.
 The King case and the Bingham cas' have dragged the reluctant experts bacl into the limelight. How they shrinl from it!
 You can't tell from the Kaiser speeches to his troops whether or no he has picked out soft spot to fall
 
 Young women are at last beginning t
 wear something on their chests--th number of their fiances regiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Auto. .shiu. Themselves

q ran across what to me was rather a strange incident" said John Anderson, general manager of Louis Pizitz While visiting my son-in-law at Lansing, Mich. this summer I saw nine big new Buick they are made, to point in southern Iowa. On expressing surprise was told that cars were sent through the country to many places hundreds of miles away, and that one bunch had gone overland to Maine The reason given was the scarcity of trains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Member of the Associated Press

The Age-Herald is the only morning and Sunday newspaper in Birmingham carrying the Associated Press dls- patches.
 The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news credited to it or not other wise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein
 All rights of republication Of spe- cial dispatches herein are also re- served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

THE ULTIMATE AIM. Each night, my friend, Go to your rest Assured that you
 Have done your best. And let each day
 That closes be The signal of
 A victory. Through strife alone The stafwart soul Climbs on and up And wins the goal Of lofty hopes
 And by that plan Doth prove in thought And deed-a man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
George H. Estes, Jr., a Colonel

am happy over the fact that my son, George H., Jr., has been made colonel .' said George H. Estes, ST. He is now at Camp Deven, Aver, Mass, working his regiment into shape. I am also proud of my son-in-law, Lieutenant Dewitt, who is on General Manns staff and will soon be on his way to France to do his part in winning honors for the. famous 'Raibow division ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

For they say, if money go before, all ways do lie open.
 --Merry Wives of Windsor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

Renittances can be made at current rate of exchange. The Age-Herald VIII not be responsible for money sent through the mails. Address,
 THE AGE-HERALb,
 Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
WEARY.

WEARY. I'm weary of The tfresome friend Who asks mo when The war will end.
 Detroit Free PresA But sadder, I, To meet the man Who asks mo why The war began.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer. I'd like to yell And gladly mix it With ginks who tell How they would fix it.
 Youngstown Telegram. And drat the man Who won't get in it And do his bit q To help us win it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
MOTOR PEssIMIsM.

Care much for the outdoor life, Dep- pei"
 Not since bought an automobile"
 T should think that would have just the opposite effect" No The outdoor life means nothing to me now but punctures, engine trouble and motorcycle policemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

What would this dreary old world be without youth and love! Standing just below me were two pretty girls who soon caught the attention of two sol- dier boys, and all during the speaking they were making eyes and signs easily understood by those who still are young and light-hearted. It was bit of pleas Ing byplay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

You can't tell from the Kaiser s speeches to his troops whether or not he has picked out soft spot to fall.
 Young women are at last beginning to wear something on their chests--the number of their fiance's regiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

GREAT SACRIFICE. Has Huntington Roarer ever heard the cali of the movies?'' "He claims to have heard the movies calling him in six figures, but love of his art forced him to spurn the offer."
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

And later came his dismissal of Bis
 marck the creator of the German em-
 pire, and of his years in retirement.
 and of the Kaisers wilfulness in his poll lev to put .sDeutchland uber Alles." And. lxnowing her resources and her ruthless
 ness, il. came to me as never before that
 under God it IS America,e manifest des- t;nv to put an end to the divine right of kings and keep Germany from being over all, and that this was why we
 were gathered on a Sunday afternoon to sav rood-by to our boys who go out to Nrht against Prussian militarism and to wiSh them Godspeed in helping to preserEe democracy abroad and safe guard it at home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

DEFINED. "Pa, whats a theorist?" "A theorist, my son, is . man who can take pencil and piece of paper and show how the allies could win the war, but has never been able to save enough money to buy a liberty bond"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

The King case and the Bingham case have dragged the reluctant experts back into the limelight. How they shrink from it!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

There was sprinkling of old Confed- larly. He was pathetic figure in his gray, yet the light of battle shone in his eyes as Emmet O'Neal told of the fight the Confederates had with the Ger mans who were battling for the north. He drank in every word and gave en- couragement with mods as much as to say: q know all about it."
The border vidette., 1917-10-06
Granted Temporary Discharges.

Last Monday the local selec- tion board received official notice from the district board at Tucson of action taken in number of cases wherein temporary dis charges were granted.
 In the case of Andrew Bettwy official notice was given that his temporary discharge would ex- pire on October 31, 1917, after which time he is subject to call for service. In the following cases, the temporary discharge expires on November 5, 1917, after which time the men listed, are subject to call: Albert B. Crayne, Sonoita; Richard Kunde, Patagonia; John R. Mcintyre, Washington Camp; Henry E. Bingham, Sonoita; Arturo Elias, Sopori, and Louis J. Giroux, Nogales.
The border vidette., 1917-10-06
WILL SLEEP ON FEATHERS.

Relatives and friends of the Arizona young men who are at Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kan, or are speeding on their way to the big cantonments, may have pictured them as undergoing great hardship while at the training camp, such as sleeping on the ground or with only a blanket. may be rejoiced to learn that the men called to the colors will while at Camp Funston, live in neatly built barracks. with cots, feather pillows, pillow cases and sheets, almost like home.
 A. R. Silberberg, president of a large feather concern at Kan sas City, has just been awarded a contract to furnish 60,OOO feather pillows for the soldiers at Camp Funston.-Prospector.
The border vidette., 1917-10-06
eodspeed to Boys from Gov. Campbell

 Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. %, 1917. Mir. Grover Polk,
 NOgaleS, Arizona. My dear Captain:
 As you and your comrades of Santa Cruz county leave your homes to go into training for the exacting and arduous duties of a soldiers life let me tell you how sincerely your present sacrifice is appreciated by myself and your friends, fellow citizens and we'll wishers of Arizona.
 I wish you will all feel that, while you are bearing the brunt of our burdens if there is any thing I can do, either as an off, cial or as citizens, for your comfort and welfare, you have only to command me.
 It is the ardent hope of all of us who are left behind that this terrible conflict will soon pass, and that we may again meet you an undiminished band of patriots and veterans, rendered more it by discipline and experience to resume your honored places as protectors and builders of our great Common wealth.
 Respectfully.
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL,
 Governor.