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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

If experience is as valuable as they say it is, why is it that most every man you meet is willing to swap about $looo worth of it for dollar
 This would be nicer world if more of us would apply procrastinatlon to the things we should not do at all
 Most of the militant prohibitionists are looking for trouble through mag nifying glass and looking for joy through the wrong end of telescope.
 Do your best my boy. But don't make a failure of yourself trying to do better than you can.
 When you say of man that he is the sort of fellow who gives more coin to walters than he gives to his wire, you have said a plenty.
 Any husband can tell you there are exceptions to all rules except those of his wife.
 And if man had to get up early Tn the morning and go fishing in order to make living, the betting is that he would hate it.
 They claim that practice makes per feet. But considering the amount or target practice they get, tobacco chew CTS seldom hit the spittoon. If fellows would call on girls in the morning before breakfast instead of in the evening after dinner there wouldn't be so many engagements. A prohibitionist worries so much about other peoples business that 1t must hurt him to go to bed and let us out of his sight over night. Every now and then you will meet a man who would do almost anything for money except work for 1t. They say that kissing is insanitary But the only thing a girl ever catches from a kiss is a man. Some men imagine that getting back to nature means to sit around the palm room in the cellar of hotel or the roof garden on the top of hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
CONCERNING VESTS

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 Along with other so-called nonessen- tials the masculine vest is threatened by the apostles of conservation. The mill tary simplicity of the two-piece suit is crowding the vest to the sartorial wall. The man who loves comfort doffs his vest when the mercury goes up, and goes down. Now, with the cost of clothes going up and the materials growing scarcer, the utility of the vest from the dress reform point of view becomes ques> tionable
 This is not the first time the vest has been attacked. Its enemies have called it survival of the antique and a relic of the age Of the superfluous. The fact that it is a descendant of, the cuirass of chivalry doesn't protect it. The vest, or waistccat, may have glorified a Brummel or dominated a Weller. or added specialized dignity to the clergy. but this makes no appeal to the conserv- ing iconoclast
 In itself it will be admitted that the vest is not thing of beauty. When 1t doesn't sag il usually bulges, and rarely knows a golden mean. It's good points are largely emphasized by being hidden. It does well enough for carrying loose change, and it serves on occasion as a background for a neatly draped watch chain.
 At the same time it will be hard for the masculine nature to give up friend with whom it has held such intimate ie- lations But there can be no hard an'i fast rule about it. No department head
 is expected to make the fate of the vest the subject of a general order. The maj; who craves the modern waistcoat vii! continue to wear it-military. simplicity and nonessentials to the contrary not withs.anding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

William Slavens McNutt, in Collier s
 Weekly.
 NNT F stepped down into shallow WW ditch floored with duck boards
 The ditch grew deeper We lodged to pass under a roof of barbed wire and came to a trench running at right angles to the one by which we had entered. A knot of ragged, muddy men with rifles slung over their shoulders stared at me curiously.
 "Welcome to our home," said one, grim ming.
 You bet your life, you're welcome to it., another added fervently. I'm the most hospttable guy in the world up here Anybody who wants my part O this home any hour O the day or night, I'll get right out an give it to him. Yeh! My room, here's for rent free to anybody that wants to occupy it."
 well what do you think O the front line trenches?' T haven't been here long enough to find out" That's why I asked you what you think of 'em.' my questioned explained. T know what you's think of 'em if you were here long enough
 Say, you're from Golfers. ain't you?' asked another. Yes
 "When d'you leave New York?'
 March 3o,' I told this questioner.
 "Oh, Roche, come get me now Hey,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

It is remarkable the improvement a few weeks in a training camp make in a young chap who was about to become q confirmed lounge Hazard when the var started. One reason why colored troops are easily controlled in France is the fact that. they are not within striking dis tance Of Dixie warermeion patch
 j, B. < Any person born south of the Mason and Dixon line could have told you that Robert l.. Lee would be decorated for bravery in France sooner or later.
 < < # Derosed railroad magnates may be in- clined to put the blame on Uncle Sam for some of the disastrous wrecks which have happened recently.
 * < # The next time the Austrians launch an offensive Emperor Charles may deciGa that he can encourage his troops just aa well by staying at home
 j; :. j: The patriot who has to hustle to meet the payments on his Liberty Bonds finds it impossible ogive much of his time and attention to Russia.
 # A. T Herr Ballin, who is slated to succeed Von Kuehlmann, is a business man who recognizes that the war is proving a bad business for Germany.
 # I. r The kind of Americans who are in Paris new are making a much better im- pression on Parisians than our tourists made.
 x # # NoTnens high boots will not be worn next year, we are told. Still, that doesn't necessarily mean that skirts are coming down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
THE KAIsER's HANDIwoRK
the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald
 Twenty three years ago the haisei drew a famous cartoon depicting Ger mania leading the white nations against The Yellow Peril--and now it is 2S TOT him. The world has come to an unoer- standing of the fact that the German ,.lxultrr', of which he then boasted Is menace to humanity, while the orieneai civilization against which he sneered IS a real civilization. Ever since lSSo kal- serism has been dangling that Yellow Peril bogy before the eyes of the un- Knowing. viscount Ishii is rlght Tn at tributing to the Kaiser and his agents the ;nspiration of the attempts to promote misunderstanding between the peoples of the Tinted States and Japan The 1ana,ese ambassador might have added ina. to a people whose lives are formed bv the knightly Bushido every tenet or Cermanys ..kultur' is abhorrent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
WYE AUssI rANGLETERRE

Frcu. the New ork Sun
 ..Et yive aussi rAngleterre"' In this art phrase French editor reminds his that in their enthusiasm for America they must not overlook the faithful services of other allies. It is proposed that France show her grati- trdc to England by remaining the west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
AN AWFUL LANGUAGE

From London Ideas.
 "1his Eengleesh language l cannot un- crstan,'' walled the poor French soldier to his English friend. Now. zee ear: l look in my leetle book an eer gay that eef I go queek I go fast, eef I am tied up I am fast, eef spend zee money too much l am fast.
 An zen l find zis in zee Eengieesh newspaper: Zee first one won one one- pound prize.' Oui! Zee Eeengleesh lam guage. Eet ees awful!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

ern par. of the Boulevard des Capucines the Boulevard des Anglais.
 America, too, should express in some appropriate way her appreciation for EDgland's invaluable services to the world in this time of peril. In the en- thusiastic joy at the rapidity with whictl we are making our giant resources tel in the struggle, let us not forget that England for four years has stood dog gedly in the breach. Her navy has held the mastery of the sea, her resource, have been poured out without stint Tn the support of her allies. her citizen scldiery have been battling nobly. in France, and many other parts fsthe world.
 Had it not been for England's heroic res.sta nee in the war which was so tun- expe ctedly thrust upon her. the cause of liberty and justice might long before this been lost Let us join most heartily in the cry: "Et vive aussi rAngleterfe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
UNREST.

Foam-crested waves break on the sand, Cool breezes wait strains from @ band To py-hearted throngs on pleasure
 bent; And visioning such sights as these, Beside the tumblng summer seas, What wonder if my heart knows dis
 content? Most lovely creatures wander there, Whose graces are beyond compare, With joy and beauty lightly holding
 sway; And thinking on these sorts Of things, To which my fancy fondly clings, How seems 1t strange that I hate work
 today?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

BEGINNING THE DAY-O great Captain, help me to fill my place in the ranks. Give me remembra of the great cause. Thrill me with the concerted step of the vast army, with the fields of gIeaming ham, ners, with the shouts of Overcom- ing that must be after awhile. In His name. Amen.-H. NJ. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
Tn Attend Bull Sale

q expect to attend the Red Cross bull sales at Tuscaloosa, Livingston, Eu- taw and Demopolis,' said Robert Jemi- son, ST.
 q think it a great thing that so many of the fine registered Shorthorns will find homes in west Alabama, which, in my opinion, is the coming cattle country of the south There are already num- Der of fine herds in and around the above and other towns. Not only the breeders, but the communities are taking live in- terest in the promotion of the cattle in dustry.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
FOR THE CRY OF A LITTLE CHILE

By Damon EuEE.n. dreamed of a legion of women who waited with eyes aglo- In the shadow of Loves Forgotten, by the Ports of the Long Ago; dreamed of legion of women whose faces were tenderly mild And lark. In the night l heard itSthe cry of little child! looked on the waiting women through the mist of a thousand years: And some Of their eyes were smilingxo xo nd some were suffused with tears;a Yet they sang as choir in training, sand the song of the waiting throng Was the old, old cry to heaven: How long, c Lord, how long," dreamed of legion of women who Ytooo in driving rain: Who raised their voices singing, yet sang out ono refrain. looked on the waiting, women sanc their faces were white and wild- And harkI In the night ' heard ft--ths cry of 1 Attla child!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
PROHIBITIONS WORK.

There's lack of realism ;n this wes ern play" Why so?''
 "A cowboy swasgers into saloon ar calls for ginger ale"
 You haven't, kept up with the marc of events. Some of the hardest cases cowboy circles are drinking ginger a now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
PAYING OUR DEBT

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 France sent us about ZOO men to help us win our independence. We have all ready sent France more than 100000 men to help protect hers. We are paying our debt with compound interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
HUN-PROoF REGIONS

From the Cincinnati Times-Star The Huns have been busy with plots in South Africa. Let's see: The only selds of activity which so far have made m reports are the extreme Arctic and Antarctic regions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

the fruit of their own hands in it's Town
 time provide the denial of all cruel in
 nuendoes. What say they? Let them
 say..' They have their work to do; they
 must move on; they have not time to
 put an ear to the ground and alter their
 ton.
 Courage is a quality loved of all men
 --even those who have none of it. Man
 errors and fantastic performances ar
 foreign to a man who hits out, speak
 out and definitely ranges himself as on,I clear side or the other of an issue whiLl
 many trim and hedge and tergivsersate The crowd is always looking for a dom mating figure-even as a girl seeks lover who (though he do SC gently ano considerably takes command. He mus be sure of himself ere he can be sure O her. Even so. the American public takes to it's heart a certain robust and sturdy ] assertiyeness that is often neighboriy tt vanity. In such inspiring moral earnest ness it ccndones the faults that are ndus to an excessive militancy in the disposi ton. 1t welcomes the virile relief from the twilight zone of thought and feeling to which a timid habit on the part of SC many men condemns them. Mistakes o1 commission are the more pardona ble. Those who do nothing never do anything
 wrong. But no man ever led other 1ner
 on platform of hamilton and negation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
Birmingham Surprises Kentuckian
A Real Patriot

"The last letter I got from my sol James was dated on June IA, and written from France said Allie" Nelson.
 ''He said that it wouldn't be long De- fore he woi1;d be at the front. I am look ing for a batch of letters from him to- day or tomorrow, as I usually get three or four at a time. With my only son. who is my only child in the war, l have a feeling of sympathy for those who have sons in the trenches, but l have no patience for those whose boys have been spared the ordeal, and yet who are care less about supporting the war activities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
Community Singing
 As Civic Asset

THE community sing, besides be-
 H ing cultural and diverting, is a valuable civic asset, and present ef- forts to establish it on a permanent foundation should be successful.
 It is an inexpensive institution and as it affords enjoyment to the masses and goes far toward keeping up the morale of the people there should be little difficulty in raising guarantee fund to meet any possible deficit.
 There is no intention on the part of the "sing" management to discon- tinue the Sunday afternoon collec- tions. On the other hand. it is be- lieved that in. the future the thou sands who attend the concerts in Capi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

HoHENzoLLERN MoDEsrY. Though the allies won The battle, ,N"Son,S,
 The Kaiser said. with pompous air, To the Grown Prince who Looked troubled, 'you
 Must another decoration wear. Your dash and skin Delight me still,
 But surely anyone can see That the talents which Your fame enrich
 Were all inherited from me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
UNCLE SAM PACKS A PUNCH''

From the New York World.
 Lord Northcliffe, in an article in the Petit Parisicn, says: T have lived both in Germany and the United States, and I believe that America alone could beat the Germans" And there are about 100 ,oOo Americans who agree with this estimate of their fighting capacity. once they get started fairly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
Noted Gospel Singer

q am just on my way to the Tut wiler to meet William Ramsay the famous gospel singer, who for 10 years was associated with George Stuart, said Rev. Jesse A. Cook.
 t.He is a member of the Ham Ramsay Evangelistic campaign now in great meeting in Texas. There is possibility that they may come to Birmingham later"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

From the New York Sun.
 The bolshevist government has issued paper money aggregating 4o.Ooo.Ooo ru- 'bles This makes our continental con gross seem like bunch of pikers.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
Why Large Army Should
 Not Be Sent to Russia

WNTHATEVER form American aid WV to Russia may take, nothing should be done that will weaken the allies on the western front.
 This is the belief evidently held by President Wilson and his advisers. Even were it not contrary to the ideals and practices of America to meddle with the international affairs of an- other country, self-preservation, as we'll as the future of Russia, demands that we concentrate our energies where they are most needed.
 It is here that the great decision for democracy and lasting peace will be made. On the bloody fields of France and nowhere else the menace of Prus- sianism, which is another name for militarism, will be put down forever.
 We are desirous of aiding Russia. America is prepared to do anything in her power to save Russia from ulti- mate slavery to Germany and to lift her from the chaos in which she now struggles. America, however, would confine her efforts strictly to altruis- tic measures, as far as possible.
 Our allies favor intervention by large military force. But we cannot afford to have our efforts misunder- stood, neither can we divert our at tention to any considerable extent from the main business in hand-the defeat of Germany in France. Once Germany is beaten there, we can easi- ly finish helping Russia to her feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
GLAD RELEASE.

The presents are both numerous an costly
 Yes I dare say the bride receive nothing that was given more cheerfuII than this chest of silver.
 Who was the donor?"
 Her former husband, who has bee paying alimony for seven years. He claim against him terminates at the alta tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
STROKE OF GENIus.


 STROKE OF GENIUS. ''This is one of the most unusual poems on winter I have read in a long time. You can almost hear the blizzard roaring and feel snowfIakes whipped against your face" Quite true. I happen to know when the author composed those verses" Where do you suppose he got his i'm spiration-his atmosphere?"
 Heaven only knows. He wrote the poem in August while seated at his typewriter in his B. V. DIS"
 A DETACHED ATTITUDE. Did she seem to encourage you when you spoke of lover"
 NO. Confound the day I ever got in- terested in a female philosopher" Whats wrong?"
 "She insists on regarding love as an abstract quality"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
EASILY DONE.

Whats the trouble down the street7" "oh, fellow has just assured himself of free board and lodging for an indeh- mite period"
 How did he turn the trick?''
 By shouting, 4Iurrah for the Kaiser and down with the Stars and Stripesr |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
MINDS A BLANK.

Didn't you say Jibway had a remark able memory for dates?" 'Yes" :.'Nonsense! He doesn't remember Apri 20 of this year, What happened then?- He borrowed s1o from me.-
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
Truck Lines For
 Freight Traffic

1 6NHE meeting of the state highway U transport committee of the council of defense to be held at Mont gomery next Monday should be large ly attended by representative business men and good road advocates in gen. eral.
 As little can be done in highway construction during the war other than that which has a direct bearing on the transportation situation from ia government point of view, it is all the more important that concerted ac- ton be taken under the auspices of the council of defense. The only class of road to be con- sidered as that which will accommo- date heavy motor trucks for short freight hauls, whereby railroad con- gestion may be relieved.
 The cost of construction will be large, but it will pay we'll in the end, and the government can afford to ex- tend liberal aid in obtaining the de- sired results. A representative meeting at Mont 
 gomery will give the auto-truck movement good start and place Ala bama abreast of other states in "war essential roadways. A contemporary takes MT. Hearst to rlsk for what he said about Mir. Baker and MT. Daniels sometime ago in his | newspapers. It seems to us that great many editors were making re- | marks about Messrs Baker and Daniels ;vst alter President Wilson declared was 1 on Germany
 | The resignation of Richard Won Kuehl- mann as German foreign secretary, Was
 confidently expected because Richard 1 made the mistake of dwelling on facts that were iacontrovertible. Switzerland
 sce..,s to be about the only safe place for German who tells the truth.
 < # * Jamaica ginger caused the death or seven Memrhians in 24 hours. Prophets
 who predicted that John Barleycora
 would be folloyed by a worse scourss may point to Memphis for yindication. | # < S l It was less than one year ago that 1 American troops who are now driving | their bayonets through Huns were doing
 the same thing to stuffed sacks some where in America"
 | While Parisians are calm during an
 aerial bomhardment, they have no par
 ticular objections to hearing the "al clear signal.
 I There is nc more business-like craft on
 the seven seas than an American de
 stroyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

tol park will respond more generally to the appeal for nickels and dimes. If every adult who participates in the sing were to contribute five cents the weekly total would average quite enough to defray all expenses, accord ing to the present arrangement. With a generous percentage of ten-cent con- tributions there would be substantial surplus, which could be used in aug menting the band and otherwise inn proving the Sunday attractions. 2 While the sings will always be free to the public, those who enjoy them should be only too glad to do their "bit" in sustaining them.
 If music in the park is resumed next Sunday it will be safe to predict that the collection will reach higher rec ord than on any previous Sunday.
 In the meanwhile the guarantee fund should be large enough to assure a sing every Sunday during the re- mainder of the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
.ak1ttX1Aas.,11I
MONEY TO BURN

P. S.: Read advertisements and watch out for signs. It pays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Dent Has Enough 4Bulp'


 'sThe public was fed up on bull for sev- era1 weeks and I stood on the side lines" said J. L. Dent, secretary of the Alabama State Fair association, but since the sale have been some little matador, as IS of the registered beauties were sent down for me to chaperon.
 Tuesday night Frank Derby wired ma to ship eight of them to Eutaw for re- sale. He acted like he wanted them py express. reckon that is the reason he got by with his big Birmingham show. He wouldn't hear about difficulties, put kept hollcring, Get the bulls to Eutaw, and I did. The other night the whole bunch got loose and we had some fuii fight or fights. didn't use a horse and sword, but just went at them in the ole barnyard way with pitchforks. I'll pa glad when the rest of my Shorthorn, boaders leave for parts unknown. For once in my life have had enough bull to do me for a season"
 Birmingham Surprises Kentuckian
 T just stopped by to see some relatives and also get line on Birmingham. said R. J. Bassett, a well known banker of Richfield, Ky, and I find that the half has not been told about the wonders of the Magic City.
 T have jus- been down to see my son at Hattiesburg. It takes trip to can tonment to make man who lives in an inland town realize what g. big job Uncle Sam has undertaken in licking the Kaiser, but he is sure going to do it, caught the spirit of the boys in khaki, and am going back home feeling that they are going to make finish JOB of it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

TELEPHONE Hell tpriynte exchange connecting all departments) Main 4900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

Entered at the Birmingham, AlA'' .,os,+office as seeond-class matter, un- der act of Congress. March s, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

Remittances can be made at eurren' rate o1 exchange. The Ase-i4erala Wli' not pe responsible for money seN' through the mails. Address,
 THE AGb-t1ERAID,
 Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-11

No communication will be puplisAsa without its authors name. Re)eS-eu luanuscrtpL Wl4I not De returned uIAess stamps are enclosed for that purpose