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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
.PooR AS JOBS TURKEY.
From the Kansas city Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
In this expression two widely separate
facts are brought together. as the tur-
key, native fowl OF North America, ana
surely unknown in the habitatiou OF
poor Job. Job could not have had a tur.
key, poor or otherwise. The famous
American bird was not introduced into
Europe until the early part of the six
teenth century. Jennings, in his '"rhe
Eggs Of British Birds relates that he
heard from an Omahawa Indian the pro-
verb, Poor as turkey in summer" with
the explanation that at some seasons OF
the year their excessive wanderings ana
scarcity OF food often left turkeys very
thin. The poor turkey idea might have
originated in that way. and then it was
left to Judge Halliburton author of sam
Slick" to popularize the alleged fact
that Jobs turkey had but one feather
in his tail and had to lean against tne
fence to gobble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
How Parisians
Observed Easter

lOARIS went to church on Easter
. Sunday. Although giant Ger
man cannon had dropped a shell on
one of the city's churches and killed
seventy-five people, this did not af-
feet the attendance.
1t was not fashion parade. Paris
has laid aside its finery and its
gayety, for the whole nation fights the
Hun, and the beloved capital, heart
and soul of the nation, thinks only of
war-of the gallant stand being made
there in Picardy to save not only
Paris and France, but the worlds
democracy.
Easter In Paris was solemn day,
because the roar of battle, not far
distant, blended with the strains of
church organs and the voices of choir
boys. Yet, those worshipers typified
all France, which has set an example
of heroism and endurance never before
equaled.
If we have to bear heavier burdens
than we do now, as a result of Ger
man ruthlessness and lust of power,
there will always be an inspiration
for us in the gallantry of the French
people, men, women and children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
Seeking to Give
Bandmasters Rank

1FHE bill which Senator Robinson
q of Arkansas introduced seeking
to make bandmasters in the army sec
ond lieutenants is not without merit,
but it should be amended so as to pro-
vide that only those leaders who can
pass an examination in musicianship
should be raised to commission rank.
In the regular army it has been pos
sible to select bandsmen of good mu-
steal schooling There is scarcely a
bandmaster of the regulars who is
not qualified to arrange music and
conduct. But it is different in a great
war army.
AS bands are needed by the hun
| dred, careful selection has been out
of the question. Uncle Sam has been
glad to get musicians of any descrip-
ton. While many excellent players
are found in the volunteer or draft
bands leaders educated in theory are
not plentiful.
The conductor of the United States
Marine band is a lieutenant and is a
Thorough musician. He could not hold
his place otherwise. John Philip Sousa,
now a lieutenant in the navy, with
general supervision Of all the naval
bands, is brilliant musician, as
everyone knows
Senator Robinson's desire to give
the army bandmasters rank is COM
mendable and his measure is being
cordially Endorsed by musical America.
Every capable bandmastex should be
commissioned officer. But the SEN
ate bill will hardly be enacted into
law in its present shape.
What is more needed than anything
else in connection with the bands of
the American army is a system of
band instruction by experienced
teachers of unquestioned musician
ship There should be one such in
structor to every four or five bands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
Won Papen's Part
In Fay Conspiracy

TN the Worlds Work for April ap-
y pears an article which establishes
the completely of Count Won Papen,
military attache of the German en-
bassy, in the Robert Fay case. AS
newspaper readers will remember,
Fay was charged with attaching
bombs to the rudders Of vessels leav-
ing New York harbor.
Fay's testimony shows that he Of
fered his device to Won Paper. 1t was
> box containing 40 pounds of trini-
trotoluol, which could be geared to
the rudder of ship in such a way
that the oscillations of the rudder
would release the catch of a spring,
drive home the firing pin and cause
an explosion that would blow off the
stern of ship and cause it to sink
in few minutes. Fay told Won Papen
that this invention could be manufac-
tured for $40, or half of that cost
in Germany.
Did Won Papen throw up his hands
in horror at the project to destroy
80 or 40 lives and ship and cargo
valued at a million dollars or more
for the nominal sum of $40? Did the
plan in any of its aspects appear to
him as a shocking crime against hui
manity and gross violation of the
diplomatic privileges he enjoyed I'M
der the protection of the Ameri-
can government? Not at all. He
merely replied: "Well, you might
obtain an explosion once and the next
10 apparatuses might fall" Later he
told Fay: "You might 60 ahead, but
cannot promise you anything what
ever
Fay resumed his experiments and
when he felt that his bomb had been
perfected he again called on Won Pa
pen. The count then said that the
device had been submitted to experts,
who declared it unseaworthy and,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
AN APPEAL FOR MOONEY

From the New York World.
IF II he said that it is unusual for the
President of the United states 10 aSh
clemency of the governor of a state TOT
a man convicted Of murds< and SEN
fenced to death, it will nave to be admit
ted that the case of Thomas J. Mooney
under condemnation in California, is
more extraordinary.
Mooney was found guilty of completely
lin plot which resulted in the dynamit-
ing OF a military preparedness parade
in San Francisco in 1916, several persons
losing their lives. Public feeling ran
high. and while it had a tfnge of anti
Cermanism. some chronic labor and DO
litical disputes soon gave it bitter local
application. Great sums of money were
raised for the prosecution, which resulted
in several convictions, Mooney alone
receiving the extreme penalty.
Although he was known as an aglta-
tor who had threatened violence, the ev-
idence telling most strong against him at
the trial has since then been successfully
impeached The judge who pronounced
sentence upon him has publicly stated
that new trial should be had but the
higher courts have held to the jury's YER
dict and unless the governor intervenes.
Mooney must die.
| The case III most OF it's aspects is sad
| Illustration of the possibilities of class
warfare, and as such it has been made
use Of by elements at home and abroad
which ought never to be given any rea-
son to complain of injustice. Our Moon
eys, if guilty, may all be held to a strict
accountability, but there can be no &C.
Tense OF lynch law, legalized or not.
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the political situation IN
this country was such that the Ger
man government could not consider
the proposal.
AS the Worlds Work pertinently
says:
In other words, with no
thought of the moral turpitude of
the scheme, with no thought of
the abuse of diplomatic freedom,
but only with thoughts of the
probability of this device and Of
the effect upon political conditions
of its use, Won Papen had put the
question before technical men and
before Won Bernstorff and their
decision had been adverse solely
on those considerations-firs that
it would not work and, second,
that 1t would arouse hostility in
the United States. At no stage. &C
cording to Fay's best face upon
the matter, was any thought given
to its character as hideous
crime.
The Germans have given US ex-
amples of cold, calculating villainy
that seemed at first incredible, but
we have long since grown familiar
with the sinister workings of the
Teuton brain. Expediency justifies
any crime in the calendar of fright
fulness."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
Pastors Can Help

1T greatly enjoyed being able to speak
before the Pastors union" said DR..
WEIGH, state health officer, "and while
my time was limited on account OF
full PROGRAMME which had been prepared
in advance Of my acceptance 10 appear
before the body, think l was able to
say enough to get them interested in
better sanitation and closer watch over
social diseases
"T appreciated the invitation to appear
at later session to present the supJect
more fully. The pastors can do much
toward creating public sentiment to
enforce necessary legislation before some
OF the evils can be remedied.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02

From the Chicago News
The bolshevik experiment with Rus
STA cost thousands, perhaps millions. OF
lives, but. what is human life to a doc
|trinaire? Humanity to him is bug
impaled on a pin. for study.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02

talk peace with us; you can't talk to us
at all now. We are fighting now. Either
you smash your Kaiser autocracy or we
will smash it for YOU
The workingmen Of America have a
tremendous interest to serve, vital
cause to defend. work of SURPRISING
Importance to accomplish What is vital
to then. is vital to America and to the
world. That they see their duty and the
great mass Of them are performing it
with unimpeachable loyalty is a, cause
for congratulation to the nation and to
tile world.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
ADRIfT WITH THE TIMES

ON THE SUBJECT OF BEING BROKE
don't consider am broke.
At least not what's considered such,
Until the wife refuses when
go to her to make a touch
Detroit Free Press,
And even then there is chance,
Although, of course, the crime is rank,
That there may be in time of need
Some coppers in the baby's bank.
Boston Globe.
And If the babys bank is not
In funds, and leaves you in distress,
You might climb out of sight and hunt
The pocket in your helpmate's dress.
Houston Post.
Or, falling that resort for funds,
You still may cautiously invade
The kitchen cabinet and find
A dime belonging to the maid
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
And If you still are money-shy,
And find yourself sans even fare,
Smile broadly when your friends pass by
And say, II walk to get the air.
Buffalo News.
We know there are resourceful dads
Who, when they need bunch of rocks
Round up a goodly bale of scads,
By pawning six or seven CLOCKS.
Youngstown Telegram.
And other men, resourceful, too,
Though broke can still contrive to
shift;
They wait till an auto chugs in view
And then to town they beg lift.
OFF THE SUBJECT
'1 had to laugh at Dubson."
WHY"
.'He said the suffrage orator we heard
yesterday made an extraneous' speech"
well, he wasn't so far wrong at that.
She said she would speak on women's
part in the war and all she talked about
was the general cussedness of men,
ALMOST PERSUADED
The promoter had talked eloauently of
his scheme. When he paused for breath.
Mr. Dubwaite said, 81 wish to pay you
compliment"
why. sir?"
aYou speak with such fluency and case
and have such a way of pieturing
short cut to riches as the only direct
route that once or twice, while you were
talking, I almost forgot that your pur-
pose in coming here was to separate me
from some of my hard-earned money
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
Cultivate the War
Garden Intensively

m HE war garden campaign, con-
y Quoted vigorously before seed
ling time came, aroused general inter
est among householders and owners of
vacant city lots, and the result has
been satisfactory in the main.
Comparatively few persons with gar
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
caaa ". S. S. story

Here's a good little w. s. S. story"
said Crawford Johnson.
"a representative Of the Equitable IN
an Alabama town of 500, went to the
nostoffice the other evening after bust
ness hours, sized up the stock OF war
Savings Stamps on hand, which was SFS2
in round figures, and undertook to Sell
them out before Bedtime The supply
ran out long before he was ready 70
retire and he said he would have av-
eraged at least stamp per capita IL he
had had the goods to deliver
Eyes, it is easy to sell War Saving
Stamps if your heart is in the right
place"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
REsawous WITH DEATH

fysxNNVuS WITH DEATH
Hy Alat Asgei
have seaiicxyous with death
At som aisnasAl barricade
When NNiaS ex'yAea round with rustlin.s
And apgN hioF onis fill the airs
have HNtiesxyc,Ss with death
When ertng sfsnSs back blue days and
God lS{tzN4 fwsrE better to be deep
tilio wfs' M fis I'D scented down.
Whertgr* tlF4 out in blissful sleep,
Pulse Use, and breath to
tRNAsk
Wherf ESAsa akenings are deaf,
But l,$& n xexSf yous with death
At mi hx AZ Jme flaming town,
Whef$ TFE1K north again this year.
And tN nm ged word am true,
shax 5{zz4 3*N Nat rendezvous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02

BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord,
show me the way to the dust. Keep
me ready for correction, willing to
bear reproof. Save me from the
stiffness, the Observation-Disclosures of
pride. Give me quick penitence, an
ever-waiting anxiety to learn IL i
am wandering, ready ear, n bend
ing knee. In Christ's name. Amen
III. Nj. E.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02

II ran down on a little business, SAID
H. l.. Morrill,, president Of the Decaturs
Booster club, "and to arrange for great
patriotic celebration which the Twin
Cities are going to have on next satur-
day.
THE object is to make it a county
wide affair. Decatur and Albany were
tickled to death over the visit OF the
Birmingham delegation, and having seen
what can be done by the get-together
spirit, they are going to show that the
two cities at the gateway of the Tennes-
see valley know how to pull in double
harness when the good of both towns is
at stake"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
saztezz4Aausll

r. s: II there Is any moral to this
dog yarn. it is. Don't be so doggone
mean as to refuse to let your boy have a
dog.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02

Il ran up to attend a meeting of the
executive committee of the Birmingham
Baptist association" said DR.. w. f.
Marlborough, secretary treasurer of the
Alabama Baptist board OF missions with
headquarters at Montgomery, and also
to hear DIR. WEIGH make his talk before
the Pastors union, as felt that the
work he was trying to do meant much
for the entire state.
81 live near a great cantonment and l
know the need of a careful oversight OF
the vice conditions around the camps
and in the adjacent cities. Our people
must cooperate with the city, state ana
government in eradicating or minimizing
the temptations
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
FRENzIED FICTION

FRENzIED FICTION
Have you read this months Snap
by % asked the first young thing.
mo, but I found a darling story in
the latest number of 'Saucy' and I've
got Breezy at home haven't looked
at yet said the second young thing.
What in the world are those girls
talking about ?" asked a man who over
heard their conversation.
Magazines" answered his fellow
strap-hanger. 81 suspect they go in for
light literature"
COLD COMFORT
why did she break off the engage
ment?"
ut was this way. When he was leav-
ing for France, she said. II you are
wounded, Henry, promise me that you
won't fall in love with your nurse =
And Of course he swore he would re-
sist the most beauteous maiden who ever
graced a hospital?'
mo. He merely said he would do his
best"
SOURCE OF FRICTION
Pardon me for asking you about your
war garden, but is it proving what you
thought it would be?''
YES" replied Mr.. Jibway, bitterly.
I'm not on speaking terms with any
body in my neighborhood"
COMPARATIVELY HARMLESS
IT hear you've been to New York"
"Got back yesterday"
did you meet any wild women up
there?'
sNo. I saw some who looked pretty
wild, but / guess it was their clothes
bor al
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
AND ELSEWHERE
Loveman Enioyed TasIz

never enjoyed campaign more In
my life than the one in which 1 have
just been engaged to raise the funds for
the State Training School for Girls at
East Lake." said Field Marshal Joe
Loveman at the conclusion of the lunch
on Monday noon at the Tutwiler.
The object itself was enough to In
spire enthusiasm and the way the work
ers, both the men and the women. took
hold Of 1t assured victory from the very
start. It's good to know that at last
the girls will have home in the best
sense of the word. Great praise should
be given to the noble women who have
stood by the institution in the face OF
heart-breaking conditions. The men who
backed them also need to be commended.
Brighter days are sure to come out Of
the campaign"
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Strike now, or else the iron coOls.
Henry vi.
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TELEPHONE
BELL (private exchange connecting
all Departmental Main 1900.
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-18
RANDOLPH

The meeting of the Seventh Day Ad
ventist church, which has been held here
for the last three days, closed ON Mon.
day and the attendants went TO their
several homes II is understood that
they dedicated their chapel on Saturday
and the services which began on Friday
| held over till Monday Mrs. j. Il. French
| furnished l3i meals for delegates here
Miss Winnifred Peterson of Stowe,
came on Saturday for an over. Sunday
stay with Mrs 4. NJ. Woodwork, and
on Monday she went to birmingham,
Mass.
Miss Elizabeth Holden, one of the
teachers, and Mrs. Glenn Dustin and
little Dorothy ordway, went to Bos-
ton on Monday for a few days stay,
Mrs. Dustin went to join her husband
there, who has employment for the pres
ent in the city.
Miss Mary Stockwell left here Mon.
day for Rochester, where she is to pass
few days with relatives.
Mrs. c. l.. Quimby of Wallaston. Mass,
was in town last week, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Ray 0rdway.
Miss Helen Skinner came with her
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. II, A.
Skinner, from Cambridge, Mass, Satur-
day, and is passing few days at the
Randolph inn.
Miss Carolyn Wright went to Mont
pelier on Monday to attend the institute
held on Seminary hill this week.
Miss Helen Hutchinson went to War
rem Monday for a weeks stay with
Miss Geneva Lamorder.
Mrs. Seldom Tewksbury went to Mont.
pelier Monday to pass the week with
friends
A daughter was born on Saturday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Wales Sargent, who live
in town.
Mrs. Hugh Clahin, after several
months stay in Washington ID. c., re-
turned home on Monday.
Mrs. Christmas of Richmond arrived
here Monday TO visite her sister, Mrs.
George Dumas, for a few days.
Mrs, Joseph Menard returned from a
three weeks stay in 8oyalton with her |
sister, Mrs Richmond Skinner, and her |
who is now employed in West !
Lebanon
Several families are in quarantine here
old Chase being one of the patients i'll |
with the disease.
Roy Ladue, who is employed in the
station at Richmond, was home over
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Joseph Ladue.
Mrs. j. b. Adams has so far recovered
from her late surgical operation that
she is now able TO ride out, and is i'm
proving every day.
Charles Beedle of Keene, n. r., is pass
ng several days here with his brother
md wife, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Beedle.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. $. Whitcomb, who
ave been passing several days in Bel
ows Falls with their son, Z. S. Whit
omb, have returned home. L. 5. Whit
omb, their son, who is a member of the
iome guards in that place, has been APP
,ointed sergeant major of the company.
FOR some time Mr. Whitcomb has held
he office of corporal in this company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-18
VEST BERLIN

Mrs. w. A. Dixon from st. Adams was
a guest of Miss Nora A. Smith, station
agent in this place, last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ouin kimball visited
his brother, Charles kimball, Sunday,
who is now living at the home of Mr..
and Mrs John Kimball in Mortified.
Miss Daisy Stiles from Hardwiek was
a guest of Miss Corrie Streeter last week.
| Mrs. IL. A. Stockwell and Mrs. NJ. ID.
Glnes were in Montpelier last Saturday,
going by auto.
Ella NJ. Ayers was in Mortified Mon
day afternoon.
Mrs. Walter Johnston, who had been
visiting her father, b, s. Cove, returned
to her home in Greenfield, Mass, last
Friday.
The spring term of the West Berlin
village school closed Friday, June a.
There has been Sl4.50 Of war savings
stamps purchased by members of the
school In the primary department,
Hope b. Buck bad a record for perfect
attendance during the entire year. Those
without marks during the spring term
were Hope Buck, Helen Buck, Antoinetta
D'Agostino, Jane Magowen, JUNE Conf,
Edmond Gullmetle ana EuHlour buil-
mette. The rate of attendance for the
term was 81 per cent,
Mrs. Arthur Allard from Northfeld
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Ed
ward Provost.
Mrs. Desire Guilmette and her three
children left here for Hartford, Conn,
last Saturday to join her husband, who
has been there short time, having en-
ployment there now.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patterson were
in Mortified last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Provost were in
Mortified Saturday
The graduating exercises of Berlin
town elementary schools was given in
the parish house in this place Tuesday
evening, June IL, all doing their part /
very nicely. Mary oGrady of Barre
road taking first prize, George Buck
second and Marjorie Perry of Barre road
third. The music given by the North
field high school orchestra was good and
much enjoyed by all present. The house
was filled with people. After the exer
rises ice cream was served, from which
sl5 was realized.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-18
UAITSFIELD

The Waitsneld and Warren school bal
game Saturday afternoon ON the schoo
campus resulted in score of IL TO IL II
favor of Warren.
Harold Is. Wallis was home from Gran
| iteville for the week end.
The high school entertainment Friday
night netted about Sl2.
Miss Elsie Long is visiting in Ran
dolph.
Harold Hayes is taking two weeks
vacation and Carl w. Long is substitute
ing on the X. +. ID. route
Miss Gertrude J, Bisbee is home from
Burlington for the summer.
Mrs, Swinnerton of Stamford, Conn, is
a guest of her sister, Mrs, W. +. Long
Mrs. George Pierce has moved into the
Cady house in the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. o. Camp of Barre
have been recent visitors of NJ. l.. Mar.
tin,
Mr.. and Mrs. n. d. Phelps of Barre
were in town Sunday.
Mrs. A. c. Freeman, who has been Wis.
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b, d,
Bisbee, has returned to her home in Con.
necticut.
Clyde Jones and Mildred Dunbar have
the measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Jones spent Sunday
in Waterbury.
A patriotic service was held Sunday
morning at the Congregational church, at
which time the new service flag was dedi-
Gated The name of each man is en-
broidered beneath the stars as follows
Harold II. Fisk, Ward +. Joslyn, Erie b.
Pierce, Philip f. Bisbee, Ralph Buzzell,
DIN A. Joslin,s Harry w. McAllister,
Raymond j. Moriarty, Clarence II. La
Belle, Leon f. Joslin, John n Colebrook,
Guy II. Boyce, Clarence Lavanway, Will
liam Lavanway, Percy Airing, Josiah A.
Livingston, Henry LaMorder. AT the
evening meetings the rest of the summer
or at least until further notice, a praise
and prayer service will be held, at the
close of which a letter will be written
to each of the boys whose names are on
the service flag.
Mrs. James A. Erwin died suddenly !
Sunday morning about II o'clock of
heart trouble at her home in the village. !