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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 OT1HAT thrilling chapter in the annals
 of man flight and the age-long
 = wonder story of the human race, which may be called "the conquest of the ocean," has now been virtually ter minated with the destruction of the Mar tinsyde plane at it's second attempt to start overseas.
 Little remains to aerial adventures which has not been achieved. The Pa c1fic will be crossed to Asia and to Aus tralia, but it is only longer leap. The brief and exciting era of Atlantic pio- neering is closed.
 Before the year runs out, to be sure, we may witness the crossing of an air ship even more splendid than R,a. mark ing the evolution of aerial transatlantic travel toward a realization of the vision of it's commercial possibilities. But such enterprise will be all in the hum drum news of the day. Already the public's zcst in the super-sport is waning. The completion of the amazing round voyage of R-34 failed to make stir among the people whose energy, resource fitness and genius for conquest is re- fected The reception to Major Scott in England was notably quiet: whereas the public rose to greet Read the American. first over, using the Azores as stepping stone; Alcock and Brown, who made the first successful jump, and HaWker and Grieve, whose daring was accentuated by a dramatic failure.
 Raynham, pilot of the "oid tinsides, as the audacious I1awker called his nearest rivals machine, must be credited with nerves of steel equal to those of the bird n,en who conquered. He made disas- t,,us failure in getting off the ground cn the first attempt, on the day that Hawker flew away, and his navigator was injured so seriously that he could not try again. But the plane was not
 beyond repair, and Raynham was cage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
ALABAMA's WELFARE THREATENED


 Montgomery have favoraby reported the most unjust and most discriminatory proposed in Alabama Sing ling the coal and iron industry they have voted favoraby tonnage which if enacted will be burdensome to that the industry will from it for many years.
 Can be possible legislature will in sympathy with this step? Where the spirit of fairness that Alabama lawmakers Have the of south Alabama their state pride they state questions only from the angle of their communiies Don't they realize that blow at the coal and iron industry blow at themselves? Don't they know that what nure section of the state injures the state whole?
 What are the facts?
 Even Alabama coal having the greatest struggle of their existence On the gulf meets the petition of the cheap Mexican and Texas fuel oils On all sides it surrounded by the coal from Tennessee West Virginia and Kentucky which today being delivered to Montgomery under the shadow of the capitol at with which the Ala bama product has so far been unable to compete.
 Aabamas coal thn the coal has to be washed heavy its heat units lower than those of its competitors.
 Within the past year Aabamas best workmen have been ured northern fields by higher Less coal and iron therefore being money expended than before the history Alabama dusry It takes three the Alabama fields today the work that done by the fields her competitors
 Iron production struggling under heavy freight which were not dreamed of 10 years ago.
 Why should the of south Alabama fac Why should they contempt the data carefully and sincerely for their information data based upon the figures of the United States fuel administration? lar or an honest way to approach great question?
 There no question of class distinction in the opposition this injustice Every informed the district op orator. Workngman merchant lawyer and Tn opposing this discrimination, which strikes line of industry in this stat If there be those here who are urging the imposition of this tax shown that they grind that they are men who have become thoroughly identified Birmingham and who never lose opportunity and do things hurt Birmingham morally. financially and economically
 The Age-Herad again appeals to the the legislature to let themselves be guided in this by spirit of fairness and Justce but by spirit pride Let them stand for Alabama. Let them in presenting solid front to outside interests Let them help developing the odgven resources instead of placing stumbling blocks
 II they need money they get by instead of una Let them look the future prosperity that will come rom proper encouragement of developers The would Just as vigorously placing burdens upon industry of south Alabama does the pcino such burdens coal and iron would do all in its prevent commodity taxes the men of the gu the cotton peanut sasuma industry south Ala paa or the peach and strawberry industries of north Alabama
 Fms newspaper sincerely trusts house and senate approach this great question constructive instead o A structive spirit VI o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

and the gallery gods made a prodiyi- ous racket. But at last the curtain went up, disclosing the magic circle with a sumptuous background of scenery and glittering lights; the handsome interlocutor in his place, the end men ready with their quips and songs, and the vocalists clearing their throats to sing ballads about home, and mother and Irish maidens. Nothing can ever bring back the thrill of those nights when, as little tads, we went to a minstrel show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Pays to Advertise

Tt pays to advertise, but I didn't mean it that way" said Edwin E. (Ted) Openshaw, clerk of the civil division of the circuit court yesterday, when remarked about 3 damage suit claims being filed almost daily for this week Now, on Friday there was almost a double of that famous 13 entered. SC someone evidently couldn't take a joke and tried to double on me, anyway, they didn't quite file 26. missing it by five The first five days of this week 72 dam. age suits were filed in the clerks of. flee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

the crop will be. Peanut prospects
 very good, with about the same
 acreage of last year. There is re-
 port of boil weevil beginning to
 work heavily in the cotton crop.
 western; Pasture very good Hay
 not very good is very late, and the
 outlook is that there will not be
 a cotton crop. What sweet potatoes there are, are good Very little pros-
 poets for syrup. The general out look in this section is that it will
 not exceed a half crop.
 central: Pasture good. Oats small
 crop. Cotton late. Sweet potatoes
 good. Corn is looking good. Too much rain and cloudy weather for cotton. Cowpea hay prospects are
 good. Same is true of watermelons.
 but they will be late.
 There has been, perhaps, too much rain since the last crop surveys were made, but there is ground for op- timism so far as corn is concerned and also improved cotton in some sec tions of the belt. < * <
 Austria's objection to the peace terms handed her was to have been anticipa ted. A man will object to having tooth pulled, although he knows it will do him a lot of good 
 Jack Johnson has been ordered to leave Mexico. Is it possible there is a member in Mexico? General Pershing continues to gather in university degrees. In the course of time a tardy government will make him full general. It is reported that men in uniform are discriminated against in Boston. There must be people in Boston who don't know there was a war in Europe. < < # 5yearold ''vamp' proved the un- , doing of a newsboy in Chicago. In the larger cities they do begin early * ;: $ Brother Bryan opposes an alliance with France. but surely not because France is still wet?
 5. # s: Crown Prince Umbertof of Italy is also coming to visit America but he's prob ably too young to keep society up late. x # }. At he eleventh hour. it looks as if tho | jovial Mir Taft had decided to play g title politics. # # x l It is no great distinction nowadays fo ".nobiemar in Europe to act as landlors | to an ex-king. x l Just about a month and half left t' publish pictures of champion lady swim nrers.
 * *
 Like Jack Dempsey. John Skel..,n Will Hams is proving himself two-fiste' l fighter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
1NMIAaan1fl
HOW TO MANE A COOLING DRINE

HOW TO MAkE A COOLING DRINK
 From the Hattiesburg American. Set the faucet running or draw a pitch
 CT of fresh water from the northeast
 corner of the well.
 Take pint of grape juice. a pint of
 ginger ale, the juice of two lemons, the juice of two oranges, and cup of susar. Mix these ingredients together in pitch CT. Set the pitcher on the table ready for some one who can stand that sort
 of stuff. and then take long good drink
 of the water prepared as directed in the l first paragraph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Help Housing Situation

Tt is absolutely essential that the people of Birmingham begin to realize the seriousness of the housing situation Tn this city and aid the Civic associa- tioh' Real Estate Exchange and othe. civic bodies in believing it." said F. E. Butler, president of the Birmingham Real Estate Exchange, yesterday
 People of this city can materially heIp and will be of great assistance, if they Will make apartments out of their homes in cases where they have more room than they really need. I believe that fully 1000 families could be ac- comodated in this manner, if the peo- pie will only respond"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
A FAIR MAN.


 Any remarkable characters in this tcwn?"
 'One-Ezra Hardapples.
 What sort of genius is heT
 "Ezra's no genius. It's like this Mrs Hardapple has been supporting the fam fly and keeping Ezra supplied with pocket money for years by running a boarding house When anybody starts to talking about suffrage for women Ezra doesn't t rear up on his hind legs and get purple in the face at the mere thought of a woman being placed on an equal footing with the lords of creation. He says if his Maggie wants the right to vote he'll be dodrotted if he doesn't think shes entitled to it"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Steel and Wire Co.'S.
 Extensive Crop Reports

1C7 BAACKES, vice president and 0 general sales agent of the American Steel and Wire company, telegraphed from Chicago to J. J. Gill more, in charge of the sales depart ment at Birmingham, substantially as follows:
 Crop reports are more optimistic this week than last week. This is especially true of corn. Cotton has improved greatly in the south. The wheat crop in the far northwest is turning out better than was antici- pated, although the drouth areas in that section are very extensive. There was some damage to small grains and hay in the eastern states. The spring wheat belt has been seriously injured by too much water, rust blight and hot weather.
 The Steel and Wire company's sys- tem of crop reporting is most thor oIgh. Every county in the United States is covered by the compauy's salesmen, "who," as MT. Gilmore says, fare trained in thia particular work and we believe it is the best crop information available in this country"
 From the printed crop sheet for week ending July 19 the American Steel and Wire company says of Ala Ibama:
 Northeast & East: Pastures and
 hay fairly good. Oats normal to very good Cotton small full of boil worms and weeds Cowpeas from normal to very good. Very few pea
 nuts planted. Sweet potatoes from fair to very good. Syrup short crop. In DeKalb county crops. especially corn, are average.
 Southern: This section has not much pasture, it's principal hay | crop is peanut vines and only enough to satisfy local demands.
 The cotton crop looks very sorry
 with prospects of at least 10 per
 cent under last year. Velvet beans acreage is larger than last year,
 but it is too early to estimate what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
VI Old Familiar Faces
and Days That Are No More

 THE death of George H. Primrose, 9 the veteran minstrel, calls up memories of the stage that date back many years to the days of the Hav- erly Mastodon minstrels, for the older generation. Primrose was on the stage half century and belongs to the galaxy of stars whose brilliancy dimmed with the waning popularity of minstrel shows, always the most typ ically American form of theatrical en- tertainment and at one time firmly en- trenched in the affections of the American people. Several years ago Primrose appeared in Birmingham with minstrel company. His hair was white and his face furrowed by time, but he still danced nimbly and, as is the way with stage folk who love their profession, he had not lost the grace of his youth.
 At various periods of his long ca reer Primrose was associated with most of the famous blackface come dians whose names are familiar to theatre patrons. He toured the coun- &7.u xuitb auy nooI,s+oJor Ca.u..1 WIFI son, who is still on the stage, Barlow, West and others. In the heyday of minstrelsy there were many travelling organizations and most of them made money. In the south Hi Henry's min strels, Germans, Cleveland's and oth- CTS, never heard of now, drew crowd ed houses wherever they went. But Primrose, like his contemporaries, met with diversity in his later years. It was pathetic to see the two old men, Primrose and Wilson, struggling along in vaudeville or occasionally "going out" with a second-rate show Lew Dockstader read the handwrit- ing on the wall and went into vaude- vile, where he has since remained
 Theatregoers, approaching middle age, will grieve for the passing of Primrose, not only because his skill as a soft-shoe dancer and comedian gave them pleasure, but also because his name reminds them of their child nood when attending a minstrel show along with father, who was never loathe to serve as monitor and guide transported them to the seventh heav- en of bliss. There were the gaudy Autographs on billboards which sharp. ened curiosity and anticipation fol weeks ahead Then there was the ar, rival of the minstrel troupe wher youngsters marveled at people travel ing in private car, with lettering on the sides boldly proclaiming thu < greatest amusement enterprise of it. kind in the world. The parade wa second only to circus parade in 1t splendor of long-tailed coats, walkin; sticks and tall hats, the band dresse, in magnificent uniforms and playin, on "solid gold" instruments.
 Afterward came the hurriedly eatel supper, the feverish wait until fathe was ready and then the walk to tn Etuffy little theatre, ones footseea hastened hy the blare of preliminar concert at the entrance. The hous was always hot, the air inside stiflinl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
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BEGINNING THE DAY-God, feel somehow, even in my worst moments, that Thou hast put Thine imprint on me, that I must yet wan der back to Thee and lay myself down at Thy feet. Like blind thing, moving by good and evil in- stinct. I go my circle of adventure and finally reach home again. H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
TWENTY YEARS AGO
 IN THE AGE-HERALD
Events recorded July 26, 1S9o

The funeral of the late Robert c. Inger- soil took place yesterday afternoon from Walston, Dobbs' Ferry. where he died last Friday. No clergymen were present to conduct the services; there was no music and there were no pallbearers. The hody lay on cot in the room where lEgersol died, shrouded in white with Selections from Colonel Insersoll's works were read by Dr. John Clark Ridpath and other friends
 According to dispatch from Cincin- nati, the Birmingham and Atlantic rail- way, the Ta.ladega blast furnace. 5000 acres of land and 5000 acres of coal land have been sold to Eugene Zimmerman, vice president of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railway
 William T. Stead, in special dispa tch l from The Hague to The Age Herald says the peace conference accomplished more than was anticipated None of the recommendations interfere with the na-
 tional policy of America. Great Britain and America acted almost like a< joint delegation throughout the sessions 1 The date for the retral of Captain Dreyfus has been set for August 7 In dications point t.o a vindication of the | famous prisoner.
 lnclement weather interferred with the "Board of Trade Day celebration
 but part of the programme was carried out, including addresses at Elss hall
 Most of the outdoor exercises had to be abandoned.
 | Mayor Drennen was the recipient yes terday of the first -'kissing bug which | has been found in Birmingham. It was
 sent to him in small box
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE CASH REGISTERS RING.

THE CASH REGISTERS RING. The birds make music sweet to hear And so do ripplng streams; Stringed instruments may soothe the ear With soft, melodious themes. But there's one sound enraptures more Than all rare strains beside, And fills mems hearts with wondrous
 store
 Of happiness and pride. It issues from squat machine, A cheery sort of din Which indicates. as may be seen, The moneys rolling in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
MASTER AND MAN.

Colonel Jagsby seems to have f. S@iy ,- confidence in his chauffeur"
 He acquired that in the old
 How so?"
 "Many's the time that chap L., .'.s- carried Colonel Jagsby home snd put him to bed without Mrs. Jagssy peins any the wiser"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
GIVE HIM CREDIT.

Old Nero was a wicked man, Nobody will deny, But he never raced through Romai streets With lis motor car 'in high
 Birmingham Age-Herald. And he never dawd1ed on cross walks And tossed his Roman head, And held up lines of autos till Their engines all went dead
 Houston Post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
JAZZ

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
 Jazz music is the kind that makes you feel you are all dressed up and have somewhere to go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
QUITE so.

We can't run this picture of Aatans beauty in a one-piece bathing suit Why not?" This is family newspaper"
 'Umph, Aren't bathing beauties found in families? And the larger the family is, the more apt you are to find one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
AND NOTHING MORE.

"Scribson is dashing off another novel" How long does it take him to write novel;"
 About six weeks"
 Coed heavens! And what does he put Iirto it?"
 About 6O,Oa0 words.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
ONE WAY.

'T let Bilfur have s1o this morning."
 'Um.'
 Do you think I'll ever get it back?' Well. Blfur is a guillible sort of chap You might be able to sell him 100 shares of fake mining stock at 10 cents a share.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

kemittances can be made at current rate ot eAenange The Age-HeraId wlll not be responsible for money sent through tue maIIs. Address
 IhE ALE HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
OPEN AND ABovEBoARp.

While Cleopatras s wicked ways May shock the prudes of modern days And who is there to doubt?-
 Historians will all admit iThat Cleo was no hypocite- She made no bones about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

No communication will be published without It's authors name. ReIected manuscript Will not be returned unless stamps are encIoSed tor that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
GLIB TALkER

GLIB TALkER. Do you ever get anything out oi Chumpson's conversation?' No, but if were as credulous as some people I might get the idea that Chump- son is a man of extraordinary versatil- ity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
washing ton bureau. 2O7 HibDs build

Washington bureau, <o' A4ODs puN ing.
 European bureau, 10 King street Covent Garden, London, w. C. z.
 Eastern business office, World build ing, New York city; western business o1tice, Tribune building. Chicago. Ihe $. C. Beckwith SpecIal Agency, agents for 1oreIsn advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

He does me double wrong,
 That wounds me with the Batteries of his tongue. -Richard II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
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 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication o9 all news dispa tches credited to It oI not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
 All rights of republication of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

Entered al the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-class matter, un- der act of Congress, March $, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

Like Jack Dempsey. John SlSel..,n Will Hams is proving himself two-fisted fighter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

publish pictures of champion lady swim ners
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-04

The Friday afternoon embroidery
club met Friday with Mrs. Foster
Merchant. Members present: Mrs.
Fosle. Mrs, Berry. Mrs. waltman.
Mrs. Grafton. Mrs, 0indsrs. Ars.
Cameron. Mrs. Pridmore. Mrp. n.
A. Reed, Mrs. X. Loser. Mrs. Wylaud
and Miss Josie Oinde<x. Dainty 70.
frcshmsnts were served.
Mrs. d. w. Spencer entertained
last Friday afternoon In honor Of
Miss Lulu Downing. who II here on
visit from Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
Invited guests were Mrs. Doty. Mrs.
Lulu Phye. Mrs. Earl Hunt and III.
tie daughter. Miss Ida Davis and
Mrs. II. J. Bailey.
In honor Of her birthday Miss
Edna Horton entertained ut . dinner
party Sunday. The guests we're Mr..
and Mrs. Bixler. Adell Oulsow aud
Miss Esther Scott.
MIR. and Mrs. John jarrett enter
tained at dinner Thursday their
guest being Arthur Frances. Of Ne
braska.
Mrs. Monroe entertained at din
ner Tuesday Mrs. Station and
Virginia. Mrs. Cooley and
Miss Belle Ripper.
The Rock Greek social club met
Wednesday at the home OF Mrs.
Popejoy. Mrs. Haller assisting Mrs.
Popejoy as hostess. Members present
Mesdames Perkins. Ed Hooker.
Haaff. Cornelius. Siberal. VIII
Henderson. Clarence Jones'. Nelson.
Peter Getz. George Gets. Guests:
Mrs. Jas. J. Popejoy and Mrs.
Russell. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Mr. and Mss. Robert Macarthur
and Donald Shakespear were guests
Of Jack Maxwell at dinner Sunday
evening at the Hotel La veta.
Mrs. Charles Akers and Mrs. r. ].
Kavalec entertained Wednesday and
are also entertaining at an elaborate
luncheon this Friday.
Mrs. Frank Axelson and daught-
or, Sylvia, of Center. were dinner
guests Of Mrs. d. Il. Smith Wednes-
day evening.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid met at
tho home Of Mrs. Alma Mueller last
Seventeen were present.
After short business meeting, 81
social was enjoyed by all. Dainty
refreshments were served.
The w. c. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. T. c. Jones Wednesday after
noon at 2 O'Clock. A good attend
ance Is desired. Visitors always
welcome.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
All Of the regular services next
Sunday
Subject OF the morning address:
'Worldiness."
Subject for the evening: THE
Daughter In The Home"
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-04
LUTHERAN OHuRCH

lO:45 a. m, regular services.
Theme: The Peace Of the Believer
In Christ Jesus" John 1888. Rev.
Ernest Mueller. Of Durango will FIJI
the pulpit
MARTIN L. MUELLER.