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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22

Clen Kohn. Miss Elizabeth Adams, Miss Isabel Levystein, Miss Edith Meyer, Miss Livye Hart. Miss Dora Landau, charming member of the younger set, has gone to West Newton, Mass, where she will attend Mount Ida College the coming year.
 Mrs Scottie Mckenzie Frazier of Do- than is the guest of Miss Rosalie Arini- stead Higgins at her home on South street. Mrs. Frazier is one of the n,ost intellectual and charming women in tne state and has a large circle of warm friends in Montgomery, where she has frequently visited.
 MT. and Mrs. H. H. Conner have re- ceived news of the safe arrival overseas of their son, Sergeant Adolph A. Conner.
 Miss Parthenia George of Demopolis IS the guest of Mir. and Mrs. A. r. Tyson at their home on South McDonough street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22
ENGAGEMENTS
CHILDERS--GRIFFIN

CHILDERS-GRIFFIN Dr. Carervle of their daughter Franklin Mr. Chders the wedding in October
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

about dollar a peck No potatoes in
any amounts worth mentioning have
been raised since then. Where have
these thirty millions of bushels of po-
tatoes been hiding all winter long and
who has been hiding them? Certainly
the man who has been working for
wages has not been profteering with
them, but surely somebody has been
protiteering with them. The govern
ment is now greatly alarmed for fear
these potatoes will go to waste and is
urging the public to eat potatoes in as
great amounts as possible in order to
absorb this tremendous surplus. But
while advising the public to do this,
why would it not be well for the food
administration to start an inquiry TO
determine who has been guilty of with
holding this food from the market all
these months and scandalously over
charging the public for that which was
marketed, all on the theory that there
was scarcity when in fact there was
vast surplus?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
Henry Claws Diplomacy.

The following is an instance of
Henry Clay's readiness In getting out
of difficult situation. On one occa-
sion a vote he had given in congress
offended one of his constituents who
unbraided him for it and declared he
would never again support him for
congress.
Meeting this constituent on the court
green Mr.. Clay said to him. 81 am
sorry you will not again support me
for congress because of a vote gave
on a certain measure. When your
rifle misses fire do you throw it
awayT mo" replied the constituent,
81 do not throw it away" "What do
you do with it?" asked Mr. Clay. "Why,
pick my flint and try it again" re-
piled the constituent. "Well," said Mr..
Clay, "are you going to throw me away
because have missed fire once? Won't
you let me pick my flint and try again?
Won't you treat me as you do your rife
when it misses fire?'
This ready reply satisfied the con-
stituent and completely won him over,
and he was ever after one of Clay's
most faithful supporters in his candl-
dacy for congress.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

press, has come out with the assurance
that he will make thorough investi-
cation and punish the guilty ones. Why
he did not make this investigation a
year ago he does not say, but he has to
admit that, with s640, 600, 900 placed at
his disposal, ana probably under his
direction, we have sent
But one 1BlcricdH dirpt0ne {
Europe
8. Our over burdened President has
to take this additional load on his
shoulders to relieve the Secretary OF
War, and has ordered a most searching
probe into matters which never shouid
have needed investigating. This fall
ing down of the airplane program i.
even more hurtful than our slackness
in carrying out our shipbuilding plans
1t is, perhaps. 100 times more import.
ant than our lamentable break down oi
the Ordnance and Quartermaster' De
partments. Those were, after all, do
nestle affairs, while it is an inter
national calamity of the first magni
tude that in this desperate need of air
ships on the Western Front we should
have sent
BIT one american dirplune &
| EUr0pe
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
Novel Road Map of Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Highway Commission
has just published new pocket road
map of Wisconsin showing the State
Trunk Highway System and the second
airy lines of travel. The road informa-
ton on this map is from official sources
and believed to be accurate and reliable.
In addition, there is bound in with
the map l6-page booklet, giving many
interesting facts as to the history.
scenery and achievements of Wisconsin,
together with the location of the state
properties and other statistical infor-
nation.
The map may be had from news
dealers and stationers or will be mailed
postpaid by the Superintendent Of Pub
lie Property, Madison, Wisconsin, on
receipt of ten cents. Do not send
stamps.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
SOUNDS VERY MUCH LIKE
4 DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

According to the Koran, the sol
of paradise is composed of musk and
saffron, sprinklcd with pearls and by.
acinths, The walls of the mansions
are of gold and silver; the fruits are
of q flavor aud delicacy unknown to
mortals. Numerous rivers flow through
the paradise. Some are Of wine, others
of milk, honey and water The pebbles
are rubies and emeralds; the banks OF
musk, camphor. and saffron, The
meanest iuhabitant Of the Mohammedan
paradise will have so. 600 servants and
seventy two wives. Wine, though for
hidden on earth, will there be freely
allowed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

try. There is also at this particular
time certain class of sharp advertis-
ing specialists engaged in exploiting
certain wares under the seeming pro-
lection of the Government, thereby re-
ceiving much free advertising and in
cidentally reaping a harvest at little
cost to themselves. Publishers should
and must be on their guard, for al
though most of them are ready and
eager to back the Government which
needs them, to the last ditch, they are
also learning to say NO to the adver-
Using CRATER. Legitimate advertisers
do not ask for space under the plea
that they are doing the advertising in
the interest of war, and when the
grafters call they should be referred to
the Council of Defense or swift taste
of No. 10 shoe. -Galena Gazette.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
Man Has Copied Natures Work.

Marble, in nature, owes its crystal
line structure to volcanic heat. But
felt the volcanic rocks. BY such means,
with suitable materials, he makes
bricks and crockery, which are arti-
fetal stones. The processes employed
in the manufacture of chinaware are
merely workshop limitations Of those
used in the laboratory Of nature.
Volcenlc rock-granite trap or what
not--is the very symbol of imperlsha-
bility; but the artificial stones (such
as brick and chinaware) produced by
the fusion of particles under the action
Of heat are among the most enduring
of known substances.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
WAYS OF KEEPING YOUTHFUL
Man Who Is Determined Not to Grow
Old Really Has Only to "Make
an Effort"
I see 1t in my changing hair.
/ see 1t In my gpowing heir,
Ny growing thirst for early news,
It is a fact, I am growing old.


And so growing old is just case Of
finding what ones looking for, observes
the Minneapolis Journal. A man de-
cides that the time has come for him to
be old, and so instead of bracing up,
ignoring the symptoms and finding
some other explanation for the change
in the color of his hair, he neglects his
dress, walks with a stoop, uses cane,
stops taking exercise, eats too much,
INDUCES in "reminiscences, retires from
business, and in general acquires the
foolish habit Of growing old.
He should remember that it is posi-
BILE to keep q youthful spirit, an active
mind, an interest in current events and
purpose to serve his fellows, and that
he who does these things viii always
be young.
The fact that women generally de-
cline to contract the old-age habit and
that some men have also resisted the
temptation to fall into 1t would seem
to indicate that If those who do yield
to 1t would only take the advice of
Dombey to his wife, and 'make an eff
fort" they would learn how foolish
and how unnecessary II is to grow old.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

If the average newspaper were to
publish one-tenth of the matter sent
to them for publication by the various
departments devoted TO winning the
war land incidentally advertising some
political aspirant) they would be obliged
to eliminate everything else, advertise
ments, correspondence, general news,
etc, and then double the size of their
publications OF course, all this matter
is of considerable interest to the gem
eral public. but there is an utter lack
of judgment on the part of those en-
ployed by the various war activities.
to procure publicity, as to what kind of
matter should be sent into certain To-
calities and how much Of it. This lack
of judgment causes much unnecessary
expense to the Government and should
be stopped at once. Most publishers
can get all the matter they can handle
and with but little trouble, and the
surplus must of necessity 20 into the
waste basket. OF course the army Of
clerks recenctly depicted by artist Nc
Cutcheon in the Chicago Tribune must
be kept busy, bot were two-thirds of
them taught the use Of a rifle, they
would be Of more service to the coun-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
What About Those Thirty Million
Bushels of Surplus Potatoes
4th Co. Col, Columbia, Wash

If it's right to ask, How do we
happen to have thirty million bushels
surplus Of potatoes in the country now,
that should be eaten as nearly every
bulletin from the department of agri-
culture tells US we have-when last
winter there was said to be a shortage
Of potatoes and these then sold for
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
CREEL'S COSTLY BUREAU.

Ii was stated in the Senate that the
printing bill of the Creel Bureau cost.
the government $1,000 a day or more
than 81, 500 900 a year, and this is only
a part Of the expense Of that useless
institution of alleged publicity. Mr..
Creel has charge Of dispensing all the
information which the government de-
sires TO give O waiting world. and it
can be said without fear of contra
diction that he has filled more waste
baskets than any living man.
Daily. The Inquirer and an other
newspapers receive a budget Of de-
layed information and copies Of photo
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
For Those Fond of Parrots.

The voyage by steamship is very
lard on parrots, which are stored in
the hola, commonly in close proximity
to the engine room. Consequently they
are apt to reach their final destination
In slckly condition. One should be
careful to make sure in buying an AZ
rican parrot that it is a healthy bird.
There are hundreds of species Of par
rcts and the most beautiful Of them
oil are the cockatoos, native exclusive
~ OF Australasia. The giants of the
Tribe are the American macaws.
Neither the macaw nor the cockatooo
IS ordinarily much of talker, but
occasionally specimens are very clever
at conversation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

graphs, useless because already pub
lished, and they are discarded. 1t is
hard to understand what good purpose
is served by this bureau, except to
furnish large salaries to lot of needy
writer's who collect news which is not
news and prepare specials which are
not printed. 1t is harder to understand
why an administration which is preach
ing economy should maintain such an
expensive establishment. which serves
no useful purpose. Philadelphia In
quirer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
CULTURE HERE BEFORE 1892
Did Americas Pre-celumbian Civiliza-
ton Come From Egypt? is
Now Question.

Prof Elliot Smith developed in an
extraordinarily interesting manner the
thesis that the pre-Columbian eiyiliza-
tons of America--or at least many inn
portant features in those civilizations
were not truly aboriginal, but came
in a cultural wave from Asia across
the Pacific ocean, the original starting
point of the most remarkable charac-
teristic being Egypt.
Professor Smith believes. says Sci
ence Progress, that the extremely pc
cullar culture of Egypt was spread
eastward by mariners, mainly Phoeni-
clans, for several centuries after y. G.
500. To quote the authors own words,
he thinks that "the essential clements
of the ancient civilizations of India
(the pre-Aryan civilizations), further
India, the Malay archipelago, Oceania
and America were brought in success
sion to each Of these places by mari
ners, whose oriental migrations began
as trading intercourse between the
eastern Mediterranean and India some
time after 500 B. c., and that the
highly complex and artificial culture
which they spread abroad was derived
largely from Egypt (not earlier than
the twenty-frst dynasty), but also In
cluded many important aceretions
from other sources, and that after ira
versing Asia and Oceania and becom-
Ing modified on the way, the stream
finally continued for many centuries
to play upon the Pacific littoral of
America, where it was responsible Cor
planting the germs of the remarkable
pre-Columbian civilization"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

"WREN the war is over" writes
Archibald Hurd, noted British naval
expert, "the nation will form some
conception of the extent of the debt we
owe to the American navy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

SECRETARY McADoo is quoted as
saying that in order to save cloth and
win the war he is wearing half soiled
breeches. We didn't suppose that he
ever had time to sit down.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

NoRaAN ANGELt,, of the British labor
party, said in a speech at "a social
conference Of the peoples council" in
New York this month, that ''the Amer
lean Constitution is the worst in the
world The man must have gotten
his information about the American
Constitution from George Creeps edi
torals
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

w JENNINGS BRYAN is said TO be in
a somewhat hopeful, contented mood
because be- thinks the use of the word
democracy in connection with the pres
ent war Is going to help the Democratic
party. In other words, a feeling Of
thankfulness for what ignorance might
prevail.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

THE country is heing managed as
though we were all rich. We attempt
enterprises which only rich men can
afford and citizens of moderate means
are compelled to submit. A man may
live in the richest country in the world,
and still find unnecessary taxation
quite Cumbersome and annoying.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

THE present German attitude reminds
us Of Macbeth's desperate statement,
LEAD on Macduf and damned be he
that first cries hold, enough All OBJ
serving readers know what happened
TO Macbeth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

COLONEL HOUSE tells, in his cam
paign biography running in the New
York Evening Post, how he and Pres
ident Wilson picked Mr.. Wilson'S cab
met "Our first test was fitness, say
Col House. And they picked Bryan
first.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23

WHAT has become Of the old fashioned
Democrat who thought that every
man who owned bonds was a financial
pirate?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-05-23
OUR FLAG

pled8e allegiance TO the Amert-
can fag and tho republic for which
stands; one notioH inUincibie, Oith
liberty and Justice for all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
Americans Drive
Foe Back Despite
Bitter Resistance

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. 4
(By The Associated Press --"Between
the Mouse and the Argonnc a greater
loss Of territory will have dangerous
consequences, particularly for the
Germans is sentence found in Z
documea. recently reaching American
intelligence officers. This clearly re-
fleets the point Of view of the Ger
mans as to further abandonment OF
territory west Of Verdun.
Berlin advices may attribute Ger
man retreat to strategic considera-
tons, but any withdrawal\that the
Germans may make will be under
forces.
The late hours OF to-day's fighting
accompanying the American advance
witnessed a notable increase in the
hcaviness Of the German artillery fire
and the activity Of the German avia-
tors.
The effect of the American artillery
bombardmcnt is known to have been
siderable 1t left one battalion of
.hc enemy with only two machine
, guns. 1t has also been learned that
two of tho seven Guards divisions on
this front have been badly cut up
since September &c. One battalion had
only $50 men left One of the Guards
divisions has been taken out of tho
fighting altogether. while another has
had its ranks filled in with Landwehr
In the attack made yesterday east Of
the Argonnc Forest the corps holding
! the middle of the American line met
with most determined resistance dur
! ing the day The Americans ad-
vancrd behind a terrific barragc fire
! This bonn bardmcnt of the enemy lines
! began at $3.50 o'clock. twenty-five
shells falling each minute along the
/ German lines. This was gradually in
creased to fifty a minute at 6:4s
o'clock
Pho American fire had hardly begur
to slackcn when the German batteries
chine guns began to impede the ad
vance of the Americans. Nevertheless
the troops on the centre moved stead
lily ahead. They fought their way
through Ciergcs, which they has
shared for several days with the en-
envy, and before noon had driven thu
Germans out Of the town.
The American troops on the lef
kept in perfect touch with the centr,
and rapidly cleaned up Exermont ant
Chehery and captured Fleville. B,
noon they had mopped up La Vier
gette and lie Menil farm, as we'll a
the Grange farm. They had also taker
Hill 2t0. This advance had been JUS
as rapid as that of the troops furthe
+ to the cast. notwithstanding the fac
that they went over the top at 5:3
o'clock without any artillery prepare
ton and handed the Germans a bi;
/ surprise.
Just south of Chehery the genera
advance was slowed up by Germa,
counter attack, and American tank
had to be sent for to drive the cnem,
back.
The Germans have deliberately Sc
tire to the villages of Romagne
Gcsnes, Cornay, Banthevillc, Chevic
rles, st. Juvin and Marcq.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06

clearing the country north of
Damascus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06

plains the bitterness with which they
are ccntestng every foot
The piercing Of the last defence
system just north Of st. QUEEN
TIN has alarmed the enemy greatly and
he has reacted powerfully at several
points. More German counters are
certain to come in this region as we'll
~ north of Cambria.
MEANWHILE lIaig has an opportunity
to rest and reorganize his troops and
bring Up guns for the final chapter.
which will be the great Cambria epic
1T is an interesting fact that, with the
exception cf Champagne, all of Foch's
great drives since September lG died
down in week. Champagne is hardly
an exception, because fresh Amcri-
can troops were employed. The
history of the years of fight
ing mas shown no major drive by
either side exceeded eight days. This
IS true of the March push on the
Somme. the April attack on Armcn-
there's, the May dash on the Marine
the August attack on the Somme and
the September smash at the Wotan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
Gen. March Reveals Danger
to Germans Of Cutting
Communications
Tells the Position
Of u. S. Troops
Chief of Staff Explains Jus,
Where American Units
Are Fighting

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-The Ameri-
can advance northwest of Verdun
threatens the greatest single line Of
communication between Germany and
the West front, Genera! March said
to-day, and General Pershing's forces
have now reached point within eigh-
teen miles of this great artery.
The progress of the American forces
caused the German General Staff to
throw into this sector many divisions
Of reinforcements. the Chief of Staff
said. but despite this the positions
won not only have been maintained,
but the troops have pushed forward
until they now face the German
Kriemhild line of defence.
Summarizing the news for the past
week as excellent, General March said
ofensives conducted by the Allies on
three major sectors had resulted IN a
forward movement of the battlefront
for practically the entire stretch from
the North Sea to Verdun. General
Gouraud's army, just west Of the Ar
come forest. has fought its way for
ward to a point where it also threat
ems German communication lines.
The British drive on Cambria and
st. Quentin, which was aided by the
eth New York troops) and 30th
Tennessee. North Carolina, South
Carolina and District of Columbia
troops) American divisions, developed
into battle for the entire linden
burg line. The British, General
March said, have broken entirely
across the enemy's zone of defence
making breaches in the line whicl
were closed by the Germans only will
great difficulty.
OF the 3Oth Division, General Marcf
said the artillery brigade now was
attached to the seth Division (Kansas
Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska
Colorado and Arizona troops) and was
not engaged near St. Quentin with the
infantry.
The nth Division New York Ma
tional Army. which took its place on
the Nesle line late. in August, General
March said, participated in the ad-
vance to the Aisne between September
4 and IA. The 8Sth Division North
Dakota. Minnesota, Iowa and Western
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
The Official Statements

Americans continued their attacks
and realized an advance yesterday
in the direction Of the Arnes. com
polling the enemy. who was endan-
gcrca, 10 retire on his left flank and
withdraw hurricdly from part Of the
territory east of the region of the
Monts. French troops on the sec
tor west Of the Suippc, pursuing the
enemy rear guards, reached at night
the height 800 metres southeast Of
Moronvillers.
South of Monthois the French
broke up German counter attacks
against the Croix des Soudans and
maintained their gains. Tho enemy.
with heavy endorsements. disputed
the terrain on the front between
Offeuil and Monthois with extreme
stubbornness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
French Firm for
Severe Reprisals
Senators Say Germans Must
Be Given Real Dose of
Their Own Tactics
By Caspar Whitney
Especial Cable to The Tribune

Copyright. 1913 Now York Tribune Inc)
PARIS, Oct. 5.-French Senators are
determined to warn Germany that re-
prisals will be made for every town de-
stroyed.
The leader of Parliament said to me
last night: GAS the Boche devastated
our orchards and our farms last year
so now are they running our villages
in retreat. Ham blown up, st. Quentin
wreck, Cambria and Roulers in
flames and Douai, Courtrai and Lille
are being evacuated by civilians, we
hear, undoubtedly preparatory to
burning them. We are urging the gov
eminent to invite Great Britain,
America and Italy to issue a united
notification to Germany that for every
act of their brutal policy payment in
full will be eXacted
Germany recognizes no right except
might, no suasion but fear. and one
hope of saving our cities is through
her feeling that she must pay town
for town and village for village
In the devastating campaign the
wake of the retiring army of the
Boche is carrying out deliberate
plan, long cherished. Frequently dur
ing 1915 and 1916, while on relief work
behind their lines, | heard in high
officers headquarters they intended
$50 to destroy France that she could
never recover" nor will the vandalism
be halted, save by the application of
his own pet nostrum, terrorism, before
which, as already seen in the bombing
visits t. the German cities, he quails
like the yellow cur he is at heart.
The only sure cure is retaliation by
fleet of Ally planes bombing at one
time a German town until it is wiped
off the face Of the map. Such persua-
sion, and such only, could the Boche
understand.