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Evening star., 1918-08-04
The Dream and the Business.

"THE Germans Thought war was
romantic and giorious,'.. said Brand
Whitlock In Toledo address They're
finding it q very sordid and disappetnt-
ing h.,sineSs-
THE Germans are In the position Of
the young lady who was asked II har
seaside love affafr had been very
romantic
1ounantic?' she replied. No. Real
istic, rather. Hubert and each thoxxht
the other was an immensely rich .ven
and u turns out t,f6t he coi2ecta ~
monthly fnstAAneutN on oAr near-sii]r
paxioF curtainA-'"
Evening star., 1918-08-04
Out of Darkness of No Mans Land
BY RRLEMAN PATRICK MACGuL

8Y RIFLEMAN PATRICK MACGuL.
Special csrresDoadenee Of Ths star.
FRANCE, July Is. 1913.
THE dusout was 4 big one, well
walled. strongly rooted and
capable Of holding dozen
men. 1t had been built by the
Germans and was part Of their Inn
pregnable Hindenburg line. at that
time occupied by the British. And
now at midnight in winter, when =
cold shower was falling in the
trench outside. the dugout contained
half a dozen British soldiers. who
were eyeing or sitting round q
brazier on which 4 eanteen Of hot tea
was bubbling merrily.
Assembled there, taking 1t easy for
a little space, they looked very nom
descrfpt party. although their COM
mon life had formed Of them Q GER
tain type, a lean and wiry type. with
war-hardened muscles and frank. un-
troubled faces. out OF which the
steady eyes of men who had danced
with death for good space Of time
prone to accompany the venture
They were the men engaged in the
war against the enemies OF peace and
civilization, the men who wrought
fear In the hearts OF the German SOL
diers, who ate and slept IN the open
air, endured hundred discomforts
and were still happy. They were men
who had seen life. done deeds and
lived romances without apparently
knowing II: soldiers OF the British
front line and ready to hold 1t against
any opposition.
~
They were very much at home
there, sprawling on the door near the
brazfer. singins their songs or telling
tales Of great hazards In no mans
land In raid ard bayonet charge.
These incidents were mere conmon-
places to them. only to be recalled by
virtue Of some grain Of humor or
Iudicrous happening. The men en-
raged I'm tie making Of history Ee-
garaed the great and the romantie
the routine Of their daily labor.
One Of the men, q little soldier with
a eun-freckled face and enormous
shoulders, looked at his wrist watch
and got to his feet.
said. addressing the party 1t large.
i've got to 90 out and get up On tho
.Not much doin' this night. any-
way. Scruffy." said corporal. who
and far away from the brazier. TITS
very quiet out in front"
'.Tho softest spot we've struck for
some time" said the little man
Scruffy. "Nothin' happens here"
what about last nightT' asked the
corporal. looking toward Scruffy. who
lighting a cigarette. On the previous
ni9ht q British patrol encountered an
enemy patrol ON no mans land. Rfde
ehots were exchanged and the Ger
mans retreated. But that was Of 1T
tie account, . usual happening in the
night life of the western front. The
Evening star., 1918-08-04

here" said the corporal. Wen see
what we can do for you. you'll be able
to get some food and sleep now"
Evening star., 1918-08-04
B'Y CHARI.Ke u, PEPPER.

" HE bolshevik economic be-
trayal Of Russia works out no
better than did its military
and political betrayal The full
particulars of the economic
agreements with Germany and Aus
tria-Hungary following the Brest-
Litovak treaties were never made
public. In general way, however. 1t
was known that the bolsheviki agreed
to whatever Germany demanded in
the way Of commercial concessions.
This meant that the Russian market
was to be reserved for Germany
while the resources of Russia were
also to be treated as German reserve
sources.
Since 80 little was left of the Rus
sian empire this economic agreement
in itself was Of little importance to
Germany unless the dismembered
parts which set up in business for
themselves were brought within con-
troll The obliging bolsheviki were
agreeable to this arrangement also.
daVAng made possible the establish
ment OF the so-called Ukraine repub-
NC, they knew that Germany would
eaacted from them They did not an
tfcipate, however. that the Ukraine
would actually be used by Germany
70 their own disadvantage in supply
ing food. but Germany took no
chances.
Evening star., 1918-08-04

=
Of the local industries Yet, in IT'S er-
tirety. the bolsheviki program Of eco>
nomtc vassAlage to Germany has Hot
yet become effective in the Don res
gion-,
In the Caucasus, where the rnaaS
E10eHe deposits are, the Germans are
said to be able to obtain the man,
ganeHe which is 30 badly needed by
their munition factories. And Tn the
OIL regions around Baku and Batufn.
which the bohhevfki ebligfngly turn
ed over to Germany. with Turkey an
the nominal sovereign power, the Ger
mans are said to be obtaining same
supplies. Yet there Is stIlI fiRhtfua
In all this region and II is very ~
from having been made an ecanoxndo
annex Of Germany.
The Immediate situation. however,
relates to food supplies, and the Ukra.
tnfAn revolt, whether 1t be Temporarily
smothered or not. Is the most sfxutf.
can't comment on the bolshevikf ecox
nomsc policy Of turning Russfa,s reS
sources over to Germany. Some day
there may be q real Ukrafnian repuH.
lie, because in this region there are
an the natural resources which 70 e
make up q nation. But such q repuks
lie only ekn come when the poltfical
Independence Is based ON ecouomic IA,
dependence. The prospect cannot -
8Rfd to be bright for the bolaheyfk-
German program, when the Ukrafnfsn
peasants, the pos8easorS Of the richest
sell IN the world, are Feb< hing aeainsS
their German war masters in erAsS
that theF may satisfy their ewn wanf5
frem IT'S products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
PHONE 043
 co AL EIeidt Coal X Lumber Company Ave. From 10th to I7th
The Age of Innocence

F. H., in the New Republic
 Youth, like spring. taunts the person who is not poet. Just because 1t is formative and fugitive 1t evokes mag nation, it has a bloom too momentary to be self-conscious, vanished almost as soon as 1t is seen. In boys as well as girls this beauty discloses itself It is a delicacy as tender as the first green leaf, an innocence like the simmer ing dawn, brightness of azure clouds of fragrance, tinkle of falling water and singing birds" People feel this when they accept youth as immaculate and heed it's mute experiences. The mother whose boy is at 20 has every righe to feel he is idyllic to think that youth has the air of spring about it., that spring is the morning of the gods. Youth is so often handsome and straight and feerless, 1t has it's mysterious si- liences-its being are begins of clear fire in high spaces, kin with the naked stars. Yet there Is il it something not less fiery which is far more human. Youth is also Columbus with mutineers on board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
METALS

New York. May 26.-The trade expects still further curtaiment of commercial steel will follow closer cooperation with the government. The national require ments, according to government esti- mate. will absorb the entire ingot pro- auction for several months. The es- tablishment of the ordnance plants and the other necessary extensions will lead to immediate demand for heavy machin- cry and tool equipment, and steps are be- ing taken to speed their manufacture
 The steel committee has recommended several changes in base and dfferential prices as established last January as well as curtailment in the use of chrome or for refractory purposes.
 Progress has been made in the survey or the iron industry and distribution will be made in strict accord with na- tlonal requirements. The government it Is understood, will only intervene In the matter of supply when circum- stances make it imperative. A stricter limitation of the uses to which foundry iron may be put will hereafter be ap- piled, and the present shortage will be nominally frightened.
 The price of copper, applicable after May Sl, has been re-established at 6SIsc and will be effective for 75 days there- after. Demand, other than for govern ment use. if light.
 Lead continues firm. Spot tin ranges from 99c for Chinese to $1.0S for straiguts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
COTTON

New Orleans, May 26.-The cotton mar ing much more strength than other months. This was partly due to the be- ginning of an attempt at readjustment of differences in prices between spots aid contracts, but more especially was the result of the undoing of a great vol ume of straddle trades between the old and new crops. Heavy sales of July had crop months And this week the strad- dlers found themselves in such an un- comfortable position that they started to hquidate.
 The sensation of the week was the in- vestigation of contract trading threatened by the department of agriculture. This caused a bulge of 65 points on July on the closing session. Much severe crit icism has been heard lately because of the wide discount of contracts as illus trated by the closing price for the week Of 24.S2c on July, as compared with the closing price on middling of 2S.75c An investigation of the conditions cad ing to this discount has been asked for.
 The net change for the week in con- tract prices was raise or ~ points to loss of 66 points. Spots lost 50 points. At their lowest contracts were 1S9 to 152 points under last weeks close and at their highest points under to 37 points over. Much of the selling of the week was induced by the favorable weather prevailing over the belt, which led to expectations of high condition figures to May 25.
 This week the situation will depend to great extent on developments in Washington regarding the investigation announced in Saturdays dispatches. The action of the market at the end of the week, when July bulged 65 points. in dicated that the trade believes any strengthening out of differences in spot and contract prices will mean higher quotations on contracts.
 The first condition report on the new crop from the government Is due June 4 and this week the market will have to discount several private bureau esti- mates of the percentage to be returned These estimates are lilSly to have an inn portant bearing on the trading. The market will be closed Thursday, Me morial Day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
MARKET REVIEW
STOCKS AND BONDS

New York, May 26.-In the face of many conflicting elements, some of which were almost disconcerting. last week s stock market offered additional proof of stability. A few leaders closed to 6 points under their recent maximum, but this setback was regarded as nominal.
 Rails were the sustaining features of the list. Conditions governing the trans portation systems have altered and shift ed so frequently of recent weeks as to make for speculative caution in that di- vision.
 The sentiment created by the liberal appropriations granted by the govern ment for upkeep was neutralized to de- gree by the director general S decision to dispense with the services of some of the better known executives.
 Events in the war zone ahd the course of federal tax legislation are expected to be the chief influences of this week. Banks continue to lend freely of call money, but time funds remain exceed ingly scarce.
 With the war finance corporation meas uree now effective it is believed that some of the junior railroads of the coun- try will soon receive permission to en- gage in moderate financial rehabilitation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

White shared MT. Bakers enthusiasm with respect to the Lackawana. He had such confidence in it's future that he bought and kept on buying the stock. lie lived long enough to realize hand some fortune by reason of his faith. But If he had held on. as MT. Baker has done, few years longer his fortune would have been increased by several million dollars. After all, the finest tribute shar is paid to MT. Baker is one which re- fers to him as a man who has suc- ceeded wonderfully and has done that without a blemish upon his business or personal character. His standard of business morals and of personal life IS of the highest and many of the younger men have taken heed of it and are aow endeavoring to follow his example
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Hubbard Bros. & Go.

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square, N. \. Members New York Cotton lCx- change, New Orleans Cotton Exchanre New York Produce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oi, for future delivery Special attention and liberal terms given for conslgnm oi ance invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

Although Austria has very small area of forest land as compared with other countries there is great variety of ornamental woods of rare and beau tiful grain. but little known outside the common wealth. In fact it Is within co comparatively few years that the Aus tl alians have recognized the possibili' ties of their natural resources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

An old hand car may be transformed to motor-propelled vehicle by install ing thereon power top" The power top. wnica uses kerosene as fuel, is gas engine outfit. With this equipment. the car will carry a crew of eight men; it will g1so draw a supply car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
COLORED OR WHITE FOLKS CAN NOW
 BLEACH THEIR SKIN
Black and White Ointmcnt--HeHn0vea FreckIes. Tan; Heals Pimples,
 RisinRs, Sun Burn

BIeaches Dark or saIlow Skin. Making It Soft. Fair. Bright. By Mail 25 Cents
 Thousands of folks have proven that Plough's Black and White Ointment, applied freely Gas directed) brightens or lightens their dark. swarthy, sallow skin to such a bright, light. soft. smooth, healthy tone as to please most anybody. Black and White Ointment also heals all bumps. risings or pimples, or biackheads. tan or freckles 1t is wonderful. Just think how much better you look with that dark. blotchy skin gone and light, healthy skin in it's place! Sold on q money-back guarantee only 25c (stamps or coin). sent by mail. or if you send $1 for, four boxes of Black and White Ointment. 25c cake of Black and White Soap included free Address Plough Chemical Co.. Dept. 2, Memphis. Tenn.
 Agents Make An Easy Living representing us. Write for special deal Black and White Ointment sold every where.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
w. E. Campbell

Cotton Stocks, grain, provisions and cotton seed oil Correspondents shepard A Gluck. New Orleans; l.. W. Wagner a Co, New York and Chicago. Continu- ous quotations; private wires to all exchanges.
 G1G and GIT Woodward Dldg.
 Telephone Main UIaI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

What is said to be the largest wooden pattern ever constructed was recently conpleted at Cleveland for the bov- ernnent. It Is for part of the great armor Ilate punch for use in the Hog Island shipyards. It is 12 feet high and IT feet long and more than 5000 feet of lumber were used in it's construc- Ii on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
s. R. Stewart x Co.

Cotton, stocks, bonds, grain, provisions and cotton seed oil New Orleans cor respondents Jno. +. Clark S Co. Direct private wire, evntlnuVus quotations.
 RhoMe Main 567 ". 1. PHELTs, Mxr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

Uruguay has appointed a commission to investigate the feasibility of scheme to turn the locust pest into a blessing by using these insects in the manufacture of fertilizer. soap and lubricants aid stock food
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

A change in the style of English rIfla bullets is said to be responsible for the increased price of aluminium. Previous to the war English bullets were round- nosed Experimenting proved that lit- tie aluminium cone at the end of the cartridge jacket afforded the proper oal- ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

Thibet is controlled virtually by the natives, who are a branch of the Mongol race, the Chinese government looking aft CT foreign relations afd maintaining small garrisons of Chinese troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Railroad Schedules

Corrected to May 12, 1918 Arrival and departure of passenae, trains Birminghnm: The followfns sch hedule figures published as informa ton, are not guaranteed BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 Southern Railway system
 h, 5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

FOR SALE 5509 11th ave-, N., 5 rooms, large lot; price $500, $50 cash, balance $14.50 per month. 5511 11th ave-, new bunga- low; price $500, cash pay ment of $50, balance $15 per month. 5502 10th ave-, 6 rooms; price $500, cash payment of $1O0, balance $15 per month.
 w. J. DANIEL 1920 Jefferson Bank Bldg.
 Phone Main 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

AUTOMOBILES


 USED CARS
 At a Bargain 1918 Hupmobile, 5-passenger, has been run about 500 miles; bumper, extra tire. cannot tell it from new car.
 $1250 International 1-ton truck. in use months; this truck with equipment sells for $209o; win sell for
 $1250 One and one-half-ton Rush truck. equipped with carry-all body; has been used fol demonstration only.
 $500 1918 cut-down Ford: new paint job, new khaki top, wire wheels. tilted windshield. steamboat whistle, tires all good, in fine mechanical condi- tion; maroon-colored body with white wire wheels: pointed radiator.
 $500 Have three new ton and half Fulton trucks; these trucks sell for $500 f. o. b. factory; to man who wants bargain in three trucks of this class we can make him a good prop osition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

w W-ANTED-White meat cutter for company store located in small town in Alabama; applicant must show a successful record and be able to pro- duce results; salary commensurate with ability; in reply give references; state age, family connections, and salary expected. Address L-1s, care A1e-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
LAND WANTED

S>~~e~<~~~~~-~-~~~~~-~-~->s WILL Day SI all acre casn for any Ian in Alabama. Write J-26. cara Age-He aid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

w WANTED-An idea! Who can think of some simple thing to patent? Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth. Write for Needed Inven- tions" and How to Get Your Patent" Randolph & Co.,, Dept. 339, Washing ton D q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

w WANTED-Clerical man and typist, preferably stenographer not subject to draft. for sale department large lumber manufacturing concern. Ad- dress in own hand, stating age, eN perience. references and salary wanted. Address G-1S. care Age Hera1d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

Flint Motor Car Co . 211 S. 21st St. Phone 14SS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
HELP WANTED-MALE

young men of neat ap- pearance to travel with manager and solicit; experience not necessary; must be ready to start work at once. Call after 2, Hillman Hotel, ask for A. Lee French.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE WANTED-Situation by lady to do general office work in big firm, permanent position; good references. Address k-1S, care Age-Herald. WANTED-Postion as stenographer by young lady just out of school. Call Main 2797, room 26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
ROOMS FOR RENT
MASON HOTEL

Third ave- and 22d st; thoroughly mod ern; 45 rooms. 45 baths; rates sl and s1.50 per day; special rates for the week.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1918-06-17
Ge|dhab'.

wobec podniebnych wzlotow poezyi
r~omantycznej emigracyjnej, ktora sic
gaia tam, ,,gdzie graniczy Stw6rca
1 Natura", piesminnictwo kra-
jowe pierwszej po3owy XIX. VIE
ku wydawac sic mOze ~przyziem-
men,, niskiem. A jednak literature kra
iowa Jest wSzechstronniejsza, DO ME
zabija jej zbyt wybujala poezya, oboE
kt0rsi rozwijaja sic powiesc, filozo-
fla etyka, nauka komedya. zyeie
W kraIu codzienne, szare - gdy sEon-
czyla sic wielka- epopeia, wOjen napo-
Ieonskich, gdy przebrzmia{y ostatnle
fanfazy ..boga wojny", zycie, ktore
pr0cz wspomnien z kampanii legionow'
zdobywania Serc niewieScich, GoSpo-
darowania, polowa6 i hulanek niczem
ME bawilo ami zajmowaIo, zneci4o pre-
ciez wielu pisarzy, a miedzy innymi /
Aleksandra hr. Fredre, kt0ry ME ma
lac mic lepSzego do rObOty, pOczal ma
lowac sceny i postaci. Obdarzony POI
,zuciem artystycznem, niezwykla by,
stroScia O~bserwacyi, wyObraznia pla,
styczna, zdolnoScia pObudzania do
smiechu, jowiamoScia staropolska
tendencya Observation-Disclosures. wnet upo
raj sic z pierwSzemi trudnoSciami, pre-
lanai latwo pierwsze lody i mimo ObO,
ietnosci u dyrektor6w teatr6w, mimo
zlej wolf i niecheci u krytyk0w i re,
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1918-06-17

W kompozycyi, osmiesza owych Geld
Observation-Disclosures, p~asozytow,
wzbogaconych dostawami, n~ieslychanie
zabawnych W ich pysze nadetej, i owe
Flory sentymentalne, przepojone lite
ratura pseudoklasyczna a polujace
ma mitry ksiazece, ola tel mitry honor
/ miloSc poSwiecic iodine, / owych ksia
Tat podupadlych, moralnie, ~fizycznie
m~ateryalnie, czyhajacych ma wielkie
posagi i Lisiewiczow p~rzebieg}ych, po-
dIych i tch6rzliwych. Jedyny zdrowy
element to dwaj zo1nierze Lubomir,
dzielny, p~atryota, czu}y, szlachetny l
Major ola honoru z ca}ym swiatem
wojne prowadzic gotowy
Takim jest dzie{o Freddy, kt6ra wy
stawiono W sobote 15-go czerwca, W sa-
Ii Zwiazku Polek.
A gra? Jak komedya ME jest bez
wady, tax i gra mia}a swe slabe stro-
ny, lecz wobec tylu d%odatnich, kt0zby
o ujemnych pamietai. q calego grona
aktor6w wyr6zniai sic zbyt widocznie
p. X. W. W roll Geldhaba, gra
prawdziwie artystyczna, doskonafa w
kaadym calu. Wida6 aktora zawodo-
wego ME amatora, wyszkolonego ma lep
szei niz amerykahska scena. Promo
szukalibysmy silniejszych i slabszych
moment0w W grze Geldhaba. Cd po-
czatku do ko6ca, czy unosi sic mad
swym majatkiem, znaczeniem i przyszfy
mi honorami, czy must znosic upokorze-
mia re strony Majora czy wreszcie "a
wiedziony we wszystkiem, Geldhab i'm
ponuje zar6wno i jak bOgactwem be-
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1918-06-17

cenzent6w, zjednal sobie publicznosc.
ktora z w~dziecznoscia odnosila sic do
komedyanta-artysty, kt6ry nowymi po-
myslami / coraz lepszemi scenami sy-
pal jak q rekawa. Publicznosc widziaia
W MIN tylko smieSZka i ceni1a utwory
LEGO ola ich wesoioSci, Fredro wszak-
re kt0ry pod maska komizmu glebok1e
uczucie, tkliwe i wrazliwe SERGE ukry-
wal, uwazai sic "a satyryka i swiado-
ME w~ystepowal przeciw najbardziej "a
ko~rzenionym wadom spoleczehstwa, -
przeciw cudzoziemsczyznie, marnotraw-
stwu, pijaGstwu, karciarstwu, pioeho-
Sci mezczyzn i kobiet, chciwosci, PROF.
noSci i t. d. Wzorujac sic ma Mol1erze'
forme jego pseudo-klasyczna, naSlado-
wal, do wZorow wszakze obcych, kiadi
wlasna werwe, zy{ke komiczna polska
instynkt swojskoSci, charaktery pol
skie, typy rodzime malowal: TO niedo-
bitk6w sarmatyzmu z dawna wiara'
~obyczajami i zabobonami, to MOD
szych, przesiaknietych eudzoziemszczy-
INA, to zolnierzy - wasal6w, przywy-
k{ych do rygoru, czuiych ma punkcle
honoru, fircykow weso}ych hulakow
polujacych ma serca niewiescie, danny
sentymentalne, do zdobycia latwo, me-
| z0w cd Mich ME lepszych.
! Pc kilku nieudalych pr6bach napl-
| sal Fredro rzecz z~nakomita, komedye
niemal pierwszorzedna, kt0ra cd razu
postawila go ma czoio komedyopisarzy
polskich - ,,Pana Geldhaba". Utw0r
ten, tryskujacy humorem, obfity W "a
bawne sytuacye, choc wadliwy nieco