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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
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A CONvICTS HEART From the Atlanta Constitution. A good English poet once said that
"Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage"

"Stone walls do not a prison make,
 Nor iron bars a cage"
 Recently an inmate of the Oregon state penitentiary afforded a gilded illustra- ton of the truth of that figure when he contributed exactly one-half of his world ly soods-$1. .70-for the succor of ''the poor little kiddies across the pond"
 The money was sent to the Portland. Ore, Oregonian, with the request that 1t be properly forowarded, and with 1t the convict-donor sent letter of trans mission, which proves that. after all, while the law may deprive a man of his liberty, it cannot. if he has ono. take away his heart.
 "As I sit>here," runs the letter "It just struck me what a lot of shut ins have to be thankful for after all Here am, for instance. with full stom- ach and nothing in particular to worry me sleepless, while the poor little kfddies across the pond are hungry. perhaps starving. Having lived my life in most every mentionable phase, I cannot help but understand and appreciate the horror of the situation of those unfortunate people.
 'In consequence, allow me to commend the noble efforts of the Oregonian in its fund raising campaign and extend my little quota. It isn't much. but 1t is ex- actly half my worldly goods to a cent.
 Here's hoping for more and larger do- nations from the generous Oregonians
 "EUGENE O. SMITH"
 As an example of optimism this Is a gem! A convicted felon, walled in from the world outside, with only $40 to his name. yet with a full stomach and noth- ing in particular to worry him sleepless, save the plight of the poor little Belgian victims of a ld-blooded war which no- body understands: and his heart goes out to them; with them this involuntary ''shut-in'' shares his all!
 Eugene O. Smith may have violated the man-made laws of his state but he certainly is taking his medicine like a man." and he is not wholly bad; and when it comes to ability to make tho best of an unhappy plight he Is entitled to the credit of a hero-such a deed illumines the darkness of dungeon!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
DID UNCLE SMILE.

From the Boston Post
 Mir. and Mrs. Tomplrins had 'xpecta- tionS' from their rich old Unclecdward. So, when he came to them q few days visit, they prepared to dlall they could do to make a good imprsion, and commenced by meeting him althe sta ton.
 On the way home in a troiy car to Boston suburb they encouged their only child, also named Edwds, to sit on the old gentleman's kneeor, as he was stout as much of it aswas avail able
 Presently the small boy pped from his perch and sided over tolis mother.
 T don't think want to { on uncle's knee any more" he said. his clear treble voice.
 "Oh, Teddy why?' saiI mother in shocked tones.
 Teddy eyed his great-unc aggrievedly.
 Because every time hbreathes out he pushes me off!'' he explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
rHn STARS UPON AE FLAG

 By Samuel Ninturn PecH They blossomed forth liknowers Of old. to meet the SUI To spread the light of lirty Their mission was ben. They cheered the brav9hey freed tho
 slave:
 Their mission is not ne. The wave of every ocfs Hath dewed them wifits spray; Everywhere the stars love Have kissed them wi their ray; And shall they flee thpilows At a foes command day? Most gallantly our gtdsires Bore them In the Ia ago. Blithsly cleaning fri a banner With their beauty Fl ablow; Shall they hide withiihe harbor At the cry of craf? No! Fling forth tho flagpm every ship WA have that novhn sail; Let every laughing r shine out Again to greet thfale; Whatever peril theyfay meet. Our sailofs will n{an. Beat back the shaHthat threatens; Send our stars acB the foam, Wherever any shiptn go. Tn freedom let tH roam; There's not loyatart today Would have themde at homo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Cabinet Today and
 I'm Years Come By

MH or many Presidents have had so 4 V few changes in their cabinets as Woodrow Wilson. In the middle of his first term William Jennings Bryan, holding the office of Secre- tary of State, a position for which he was temperamentally unfitted, re- signed, and year ago Lindley M. Garrison gave up the war portfolio because his continental army bill-a visionary measure-failed to receive the administrations unqualified sup port.
 Shortly after the last election Washington was full of rumors about cabinet changes that would come by wholesale with Wilson's new term. Of the 10 cabinet officers all but three would be filled by new men. Various reasons were given for the rumored resignations.
 There was no intimation that any ef the Presidents official family had ceased to be acceptable to the chief, but for one cause or another there was to be something of breaking up. The correspondents had picked likely men for the prospective vacancies, but speculation did not last long, for the President took occasion to put a ar1ietus to the gossip. An authorita- tvo announcement was made at the White House that the Presidents of ficial family would remain together. Then the correspondents went to talk inr about something else. The prob dnility is that there will be few if any 1 Niu the cabinet within the next 11Iy h..A z of that of the pres
 tisns. N 5ohn Adams term the
 1 portfolio was added. The inte-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

singing will be tried for the first time in this city. It will be joyous week.
 A Chicago magazine has already published Birmingham biennial number, beautifully illustrated. The crowd of visitors will be cordially greeted. The biennial will mark a stride in the nations musical activi- ties. Not only will Birmingham feel new artistic impulse, but the whole south will be wonderfully benefited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE EMBArTLED BARDs.

THE ENIBATTLED BARDS. When poets sing the submarine They use horrendous words; To fierce envenomed lyrics lean And each in fancy girds A sword upon his thigh to strike In national defense. If poets went to war, belike, The strife would be intense.
 TOO CHEAP. T fear the movie fans are spoiled" "Why do you think so?' Invite them to look at a movie that cost a paltry $1OoOOO and they turn up their noses"
 BATTLE IN THE DARK. "Jagsby won't be down this morning." Whats the trouble?" "He had three-round bout with rub Der plant in the hall of his apartment late last night"
 W hlch Won!
 The rubber plant. At least, it was on top of Jagsby when Mrs. Jagsby extri- cated him from the ruins"
 WRONG TUNE You are charged with drunkenness and melting riot"
 q may have had few drinks, your honor, but hope I didn't create any dis turbance by singing a patriotic song.' "Ahem! What was the patriotic song you sang!"
 :" The Watch on the Rhine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
No More Opposition
 to Muscle Shoals

SN~ SS6SS0S GS10NSS9S
 II N withdrawing the claims of the 0 Warrior river as a site for the governments proposed nitrate plant, President James Weatherly of the Birmingham Civic association makes it clear that Muscle Shoals will have the undivided support of Alabama. MT. Weatherly stated that an investi- gation had shown the inexpediency of supporting Lock IF for the plant.
 It is encouraging to know that there will be no further division of senti- ment regarding a matter so impor- tant to the south and to the whole country. While the Warrior river site may have some claims to considera- tion, those of Muscle Shoals are much greater. More is to be gained by hav- ing one great plant in the south than by having one or two smaller plants.
 This action of the Civic associa- tion will quiet the fears expressed in some of the Tennessee valley towns that Birmingham would not unite all it's forces to obtain the nitrate plant for Muscle Shoals.
 An able and well financed campaign has been conducted, which has created strong belief in this section that Muscle Shoals will be successful. The Secretaries of War, Agriculture and the Interior, with a number of gov ernment experts, will hold the hear ing in Birmingham, which is also con sidered encouraging, as showing that the great resources of this immediate district will be taken into considera- tion. They will doubtless have much weight in convincing the board that Muscle Shoals is the most desirable site in the United States for a great nitrate plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Want BirmIngham,s Help

Birmingham is all dressed up said H, Fontaine Little prominent business man of Sheffield who attended the meet ing of the Muscle Shoals association yes terday. .I never saw such fashion dis play. And the automobile show is great. No wonder so many visitors are here. It may be considered plebeian for one to gaze on the window displays, but they are magnificent and very naturally one must pause for view. Birmingham, truly, is the very heart of Alabama. and that accounts for so many out-of-town visitors. We like to come here.
 q am here for the weeks pastime and incidentally to be on hand when the gov- ernment officials arrive to hear Muscle Shoals claims presented. In north Ala bama we naturally expect Birmingham to do big part toward impressing the of ficials with the merits of the Muscle Shoals site. Most assuredly Muscle Shoals has the bulge over any other site seeking the government nitrate plant and by presenting a solid front we expect to win the decision for Muscle Shoals.
 "of course, we believe we have the plant won, but we must make sure Of fa- vorably impressing the officials upon whom will devolve the duty of naming the site Birmingham can help us, and we know she will
 That board of government officials will be greatly impressed when they make the trip down the river to Muscle Shoals, and we are confident they will subsequent ly render a decision favoring the Ten nessee river site.
 we look for an early decision after the various sites have been visited.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

BEGINNING THE DAY-HcIp me this day, 0 Lord, to see Thee in the fair cxpanse of fields. May I con slider the lilies. May rest and peace steal upon me out of flowers. May I, too, repose in God and be con- tent to live my little day in His air nnd sunshine. In Christ's name. Amen.--H. M. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Has Atlanta's Show Beat

Birmingham has certainly responded most kindly to the auto show, which Is the largest show ever held in the south, . said Henry B. Marks, manager of the big automobile show now in progress here. 'The show is 1000 feet bigger than At lantas, and the cars shown here are more varied and beautiful. Birmingham is a good automobile town, and people want the best.
 They have patronized our show lib- erally, and we don't want them to stop. We'd like to see the auditorium packed every day and night the rest of the week. The dealers have put their very best efforts into the show to make 1t a success and if there has been finer show anywhere In this country I don't know where it was.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Getting Books to Lawyers

The law library of the Birmingham Bar association announces that members of the association who wish books sent to them delivered by Western Union messenger service for 10 cents a trip said Librarian Charles F. White.
 "A limited number of books will be sent with each trip. This should prove of great benefit to the lawyers of the city and will bring the library in close touch with the profession. A list of books in the library will be sent to any lawyer upon request. The executive committee and the officers of the association are trying to make the library of the asso. ciation a community asset
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
WENT TOO FAR.

T hear that your leading pacifist landed on a jingo's jaw yesterday and knocked him out"
 That's true. The jingo called the pa cifist traitor to his country and the blood of the pacifsts fathers lost no time in asserting itself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

CIVIC PRIDE.
 q believe you claim to have model town here" said the visitor. There is not better town in the country" answered the proud resident. "still. your streets are not sprinkled often enough" That may be true, but we have an idea that even the dust here is better than the dust that flies in any other town"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

rlor department was added in 1S49, and the others in comparatively recent years.
 Monroe made very few cabinet changes. There were few changes in Cleveland's official family. Lamar left to go to the Senate. Early in 1896, when free silver was submerg- ing the democratic party, Hoke Smith, then Secretary of the Interior, resigned to be able to go with the tide. Manning, while Secretary of the Interior, and Gresham, while Secre- tary of State, died.
 In his second term President Lin coin had few cabinet changes, but An drew Jackson and General Grant re- ceived many resignations- some of them called for, others voluntary.
 President Wilson's official family is not only we'll in accord with the ad- ministration's policies, but they have shown distinct ability for managing their respective departments. If har- mony continues to prevail Wilson will make record as the chief executive serving eight years with the minimum of cabinet changes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Fayors Judge Evans

T certainly hope Governor Henderson will see fit to appoint Judge Richard V. Evans as the successor to Judge .Pel- haca on the court of appeals bench said Horace c. Wilkinson yesterday. Judge Evans Is 8 man peculiarly fitted by tenn perament for judicial position and will fill the place with honor to himself and the court just as he did last year when he filled out the unexpired term of Judge Thomas
 Due to the fact that such a large part of the total business of the supreme court and the court of appeals originates in Jefferson county, it seems nothing but right that there should be at least one man on the bench of one of these courts from this district. At the present time we have no representative nor have we had any in many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Team. Should Get Together

q am very anxious to sec the Birming- ham Athletic club and the General Young Mems Christian association teams play" said pr. James E. Dedman yesterday. after hearing of the clubs disputal of the claims of the 'sY for the state cham pionship. Tt seems to me that in the furtherance of true sportsmanship the two associations could get together and agree on series of games. Anything Is bet ter than wrangling through the press.
 'rhe series would give each team a neat profit for playing as the games would be well attended. As to the fear of rough playing. officials could be se- cured to eliminate this. can see ab- solutely no reason why either team should dodge tho issue.
 '"rhe basketball season has been de- cided success for both teams thus far thia season, I understand. and think this series would be an appropriate way to bring the season to a close. have heard a number of other fans express the same opinion am sure if the teams under stood the public sentiment the games -'onld be arranged at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
WITH SHELL RIMS.

WITH SHELL HIMS. Did I understand you to say that Dub son is man of broad vision7" '@ges." Why. he's fool" "of course. But haven't you noticed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
REAL oPTIMIsT.

1 A man who makes the best of life Is William Henry Pile;
 For cen when lectured by his wife l He wears tranquil smile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

I'm glad the people of Birmingham and of the state are appreciating the enter prise of The Age-Herald in giving to them this exclusive feature. It was costly venture, but it has made good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
CIVIC PRIDE.

those enormous glasses he wears?"
The day book., 1917-04-26

wages?- George v. Wells.
NON-RESlSTANCE.-Af few addi-
tionaI remarks on "Non-Resistance"
may clarity statements made in the
recent article on this subject, and
also answer the criticisms of Martin
II. Raymond.
The article, which was an attempt
to show the futiHty of war and the
desirability of settling international
disputes by more civilized methods,
was not written under any delusion
that unOpposed conquest by the Ho-
henzolerns would have been permit
ted by the people of the invaded ma
tions had they been consulted by
their rulers. The question discussed
was not whether the masses would
passively permit invasion, but what
would have been the result had they
followed this course.
The greatest factor against non
resistance would have been race
prejudice, a fire continually smoul-
dering in the ashes of ignorance,
which in times of stress is famed
into a deYouring flame by the foul
breath of capitalism-a flame which
destroys reason, stiles conscience
and transforms peaceful, honest be-
ings into monsters of hate, seeking
the lives of fellOw-men with whom
they have no quarrel and permitting
destruction of untold treasure and
sacrifice Of the flower of a nations
manhood rather than submit to dom
ination by an alien, in face of the fact
that the living conditions of the
masses under the new regime would
probably be no worse, and possibly
better, than under the old.
Granting that the kaiser, spurred
by his dream of world empire, had
secured unOpposed dominion over
the leading nations of Europe, there
1. he ~,v-oeAsrr, ,v,,,,~- H.
The day book., 1917-04-26
EVIL CUSTOMS -

EVIL CUSToMS.-If vivisection-
lists cannot justify their practice it
must be regarded along with other
evil customs, slavery, widOw-burning
as in India, fOotbinding as in China,
child labor, ETC., condemned and
abolished. .
I have talked with many doctors,
and they cannot tell of any benefits
to them, although they say surgeons
may have learned something. l still
refuse the benefit of such learning.
If I cannot get knowledge enough to
keep my body in running order l will
not preserve it by the torture of ami
mails. I believe with Mark Twain:
"The Dain it inflicts on Unconsenting
animals is sufficient without looking
further. l have tried to understand
why it is a handsome thing to be-
long to a race that has Vvisectors in
it. I could not even see a vivisectOr
vivisected. l should almost surely
fail to get out of it the degree Of
cOntentment which it ought to be eX-
pected to furnish.
For every glutton saved by sur
gerry, probably a million animals are
tortured. A million students pay
The day book., 1917-04-26

former subjects and bringing slight
added prosperity to them, still it is
reasonable to assume that the move
ment for democracy which had
gained such irresistible momentum
in Germany would continue, with the
enthusiastic cooperation of other
races, resulting in a speedy over
throw, without blOodshed, of despOtic
rule throughout Europe.
Rebellion against autOCracy is a
commendable human impulse neces-
sary to the advancement of civiliza-
ton, but where practically the only
questions at stake, as in Europe, is
whether dominion shall be vested in
a native or an alien, armed resistance
is of questionable benefit. If war can
ever be justified, it is only when the
freedom Of the masses, the democ-
racy. which they have attained, is
jeopardized by autOcratiC aggression,
foreign or otherwise. - Archer w.
Suites,
The day book., 1917-04-26

the landowners that as landowners
produce nothing to give up the un-
earned increment which is the result
of the activities of all of US and is not
the result Of anything they have
done. Which leads to the question,
do. statesmen really earn their
wages?-George v. Wells.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-05

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-05

ment not to conduct half war -
Senator La Toilette, who forced the
resolution over until yesterday, was
not in the chamber when Senator
Hitchcock got unanimous consent to
take II up.
Almost every other senator and
many house members were present
when the debate began
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-05
Spring.

Spring is looked upon by many as
the most delightful season Of the year,
but this cannot be said Of the rheu.
matte. The cold and damp weather
brings on rheumatic pains which are
anything but pleasant They can be
relieved however by applying Cham.
berlains Liniment Obtainable every
Where.-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-05
WIIIIams' seathIna RenlY.

W lNNhllo oA-iAllIN NtHlls
When Senator La Toilette conclVd.
ed he had been speaking more than
three hours. Senator Williams OF Mis-.
sissippi arose Immediately TO reply.
The speech Of the Wisconsin sen.
1tor would better have become Herr
Won Bcthmann.llolweg than an Ameri.
can senator said Senator Williams.
In fact. he has gone farther than
Herr yon Bethmann Hollweg would
ever have gone Bethmann.Hollweg
said the use ot the submarine could
be- justified only on the ground OF ne.
ccssity, the senator from Wisconsin
puts it on the same footing as Great
Britaiu's Interference with our com.
mprCe
j fully expected the senator from
Wisconsin before he took his seat.
To defend the invasion OF Belgium
the most harhlrOus act ever commit.
ted. ] heard from him a speech that
was proGerman, pro.Goth, pro.Nandal.
ani which was anti.presidcnt. anti.
congress ami antiAmcrican
His speech was exactly what mign,
have been delivered In the German
rcIchstug hy Bothmann.Hollweg. if
I,ihmaun.llullWcg had had the audac.
rs Bui Hclhmam Hollweg had too
much sense. too much knowledge. to
W1hc that speech
~ this point Senator Ia Toilette
lni' The chamber. but remained In the
c,'lh rH.m awhile within q short dis
uU.r
Continuing. senator Williams said
hc .hcarJ m imagination the gruar-
O.. men. women ana children. sent 10
"a'rrl graves hy German submarine.
No Ears for the Drowning.
It. 'hr senator from Wisconsin
Hr.rs none of them said the Missis.
ipW senator % have no patience
with Iny WJu who stands up in the
'n..g at thIs time appaudnr the
.Uuuou enemy. who is also the enc.
mF uf lhc human race and has not
One Vow OF praise Tor the American
president 90, 'bo American people.
II tnp American people can't hr
aroused now 100 patriotic icrvur thpy
.rr degenerate sons OF noble sircs We
are Involved Zoo this war now. but not
aN ungr',s Involved hy the German
NN#,r JOHN the president in OK.
pressing uo hostility against the Ger
man people themselves. ! lived among
Them two yrau
Tho senator from Wisconsin labor.
ed to establish an identity Of purpose
and action lu the violations of our