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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08

tion of delegates on the part of the Cha mber of Commerce. .. #. ;. j. Bir rmingham As a
 Musical Center. 6T7 HE federal census of 1910 found U Birmingham with population of 1 32 ,6S5. What will the next census show
 The enumeration of 1920 will be mad in the month of April. At the rate Birmingham is growing it is a reas onable guess that this city's pop ulatton will reach the three hundred thou sand mark If the four hundred thou sand mark be reached there would be n Q cause for surprise. M usically Birmingham is forging ahead in pace with population. As a mem Der of the Musicians union pointed out a few days ago, the or chest tral talent here is ample to as- semble a concert organization capa- ble of performing all the symphonies old and new.
 But certain instruments are needed that are not employed in theatre hestras-French horns, oboes and the like. In order to attract artists such as are here referred to sub |sidy fund must be available. In other words, citizens of means must be ready to subscribe as matter of civic pride, and do it literally.
 The Minneapolis orchestra is now in it's sixteenth year. It is one of the great civic assets of the flour mill city. When the orchestra was started it was small affair. Today it num- bers nearly ninety players and it's salaries are among the highest.
 The Birmingham Philharmonic or chestra, conducted by Philip Memoli, which flourished at the community sings a year ago, was much more of a symphony organization than Minne- apolis had dozen years ago.
 Birmingham's forward movement is stirring the cultural upbuilders of the community. Let not music be sighted.
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 MT. Baker plans to have court-martial proceeding in the army revised. Maybe in the sweet by-and-by rocky who fails to salute a second lieutenant will worth for life.
 After AS years of service in Chicago's city council an alderman says he has wasted his whole life. The poor man may be paunchy, but he is nevertheless tragic figure.
 Books by former Prussian war lords on Germanys defeat don't give us half as much first-hand information as we can get by talking to a doughboy for half an hour,
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 Representatives of 29 races met in New York and declared themselves for Amer ica first. That's the right spirit Let the melting pot continue to function.
 ;s a: * Germany must pay to the last fath- ing of her power" says Lloyd George, speaking as an Englishman. of course. He means, the last pfennig."
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 Confederate Veterans in Louisiana eel ebrated the first day of the battle of Shiloh. Not single gas mask was worn during that engagement:
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 The honorable Jap wishes to know why a distinction should be made between himself and the honorable immigrant from central Europe.
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 The rapidity with which American sol diers are being brought back from France indicates an unprecedented number of June weddings
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 The healine read. 'Wilhelmina Home With 1721 Men" For a moment we scent ed scandal, but Wilhelmina is only transport.
 The Chicago News advises the league of nations to Play ball. We had an idea the game in hand was more like poker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
MUCH ALIKE

From the Montgomery Advertiser
 If that bolshevism of the Hunkies is 'camouflase." as many believe, the imi- tation seems to be quite as bad as the original.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
IGNORING BRICK AND BROOKS

From the Anniston Star.
 The Birmingham Age Herald proposes an d-fashioned southern barbecue for the Rainbow boys just as if Brooks Law renee and Breck Musgrove didn't still exist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
x x % Mighty Have Fallen In Hungarian Capital

WHAT American politicians call WV the "plain peepul" are coming to the front in Hungary. Recent dis patches from Budapest would indicate that the bolsheviki have the situation well in hand and entirely to their liking.
 Simon Strauss, former director gen. eral of the Magyar bank and one of the most noted financiers in Hungary, is reported in an Associated Press dispatch to be employed in his bank as humble bookkeeper, with vigi- lant communist boss to see that he doesn't idle away any of his valuable time Evidently, the Hungarian bol- shevik is not as foolish as some of his brethren in other countries. Strauss will be useful man to con- suit when the bank shows signs of going on the financial rocks. Strauss seems to have been popular and an altruist on a large scale, but he had one glaring fault. He strongly sym pathized with Germany.
 Baron Satvan, said to be one of the richest citizens of Hungary, is en- ployed as clerk in Budapest. Prom inept families are being guarded by their former servants, the more for tunate members of the upper classes being merely confined to their homes," some of them in the attic.
 All in all, the future looks promis- ing to the "under dog" in Hungary. If bolsheviki only had sense of hu- nor they would find much to laugh at in the plight of their former mas ters, but humor is quality they do not possess. The salient character istic of bolshevik, whether in New York's East Side, in Petrograd or Budapest, is deadly seriousness and willingness to shed blood over a trifling matter of personal opinion.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
THE ANNUAL DISCOVERY

THE ANNUAL DISCOVERY heavy-hearted citizen
 Was making loud complaints, Declaring that his weight of woe Would try the very sail it's. We asked him why he shed a tear And uttered fearsome groans, He shook his head and sadly said In pessimistic tones: ''The buds are bursting into bloom, There's green upon the trees; rose this morn and wished to change Into my B. V. D.'s. T fingered OCT my slender store Discontinue complete, Each garment, when held u to view, Assembled shredded wheat"
 NOTHING IN A NAME You were named after George Washington Alas, yes"
 'Then, am I to assume that you have never told a--'
 Say no more Here's my business card. I'm selling oil stock"
 THE SOLEMN TRUTH T see you have Wiener Palace here"
 "Yes." Imagine royalty dining on hot dogs!"
 "Oh. the idea isn't so preposterous nowadays as it would have appeared few years ago. There are some ex- kings in Europe who are n5t too sure where the next meals coming from"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
THE LAST RESORT

From the New York Telegram.
 Woman in divorce suit complains her husband kissed servant. That no crime. Commendable strategy Hard thing to keep servants these days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
IN RETIREMENT

IN RETIREMENT DO you happen to know Colonel Jagsby% J Quite we'll
 How does he stand here?" "oh. everybody likes Jagsby. out since the town went dry he is usually referred to as a superannuated mem Der of the tank corps"
 STILL TALK ABOUT IT Such quaint old couple" Tn what particular? The most exciting experience they ever had was riding in Ferris wheel at worlds fair" <
 SYMPTOM OF THE SEASON Flows the wife?" 1 Low spirited"
 What's the trouble?" 7 "She needs a change of scenery" Going to send her awayT No. I'm arranging to finance some spring togs."
 A SARCASTIC PATRON Operator"
 "Yes?"
 I've asked you five different times for Green Hill 76s4 and every time you say the lines busy" "Well?"
 After you make the same remark twice in succession does it become habit with you?"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
Dr. Sampey Enjoys Day

T had short out busy day in Br- mingham on Sunday, said pr. James R. Sampey, graduate of Howard college, and a native Alabamian, now professor in the chair. of the Old Testament at the Southern Baptist Theological semi nary, Louisville, Ky.
 I spoke under the auspices of the Sun day school workers in the afternoon at the First Presbyterian church and at night at the Woodlawn Methodist church. was gratihed by q statement made by pr. simpson, pastor of the latter. He informed me that out of 45 members of the board of stewards that A. were tith- ing. If this gets popular among the Methodist churches they will go far be- yond the $35O00,OOo they are after to cele- brate the centenary of the founding of their foreign mission work in America am now leaving for the Alabama State Sunday school association at Mobile, as l am on the programme for an address. greatly enjoyed my brief stay in lSir- mngham, where l have many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08

Washington bureau. zo7 Hiobs pulld- ing.
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Member of the Associated Press

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08

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SUBSCRIPTION RATES

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Centenarian In BIOctOD

was present at the memorial ser wees held at the Methodist church in Blocton oh Sunday" said Dr. George w. Randall who is here attending the Ala Dama state Dental association. "and While interested in the beautiful and ap- proprlate exercises was particularly struck by the presence of old uncle Jimmy Farrar. man in his 1C6th year, who was too old to go to the Civil war. put who IS today haze and nearly. He marched with the old Confederate Vet erans and stood in line with them as they LOOK part in the exercises He is active and frequently walks from Blocton over to Piper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
AMplanes As Numerous
 As Automobiles

A PHYSICIAN of Beaver City, E9 Neb., says he will make long professional calls in the future by air plane. A former army aviator will att as pilot. Until the cost of flying is considerably reduced struggling young doctors will not be able to af- ford airplanes, but no doubt the time is coming when that famous picture of race between a doctor in his gig and the stork will be hopelessly out of date. In fact, the limousine, the swift roadster and the "flivver" have already supplanted the doctors buggy and his faithful nag.
 Save for the expense and a certain diffidence about taking to the air, wealthy practitioners could use planes now in paying professional calls, if they so desired, but there would still be the grave problem of when and where to- light. Until there are land ing stages in every block, on top of skyscrapers and apartment houses, the airplane will not be regarded as a necessity.
 An Italian, the son of Gabrielle D'Annunzio, has perfected plane with . wing spread of about 20 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08
Important Day At Highlands Church

we mad a great day at the Highlands Methodist church, said pr. P. B. Wells, the efficient pastor. Tn the first place, It was an ideal day and the attendance was large. The presence of Bishop At kins and Dr. Stuart in itself was enoneh to draw throng. The music was fine and am sure that the church was de- lighted at the wonderful improvement in the auditorium. Every one entered hear aly into the services of the day, and I feel very much encouraged over the out. lool,.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-class matter, un- der act of Congres, March $, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08

Now far be it from me to cast any aspersion on the honorable body of den- lists who are meeting in annual session in our dity; or even to hint that there is any dollusion between them and the practitioners of medicine in the state of Alabama to rob our citizenry of the teeth which nature gave them and substitute therefor the handiworll of men to aid in performing their part in chewing their food properly in order to conserve their health
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-08

Now, it seems to me that unless some relief can be found to stop the physicians and dentists in the state from their wholesale thinning out of natural teeth that there will not be left in our heads enough for exhibition purposes to let the coming generation know that their fore fathers were not race of men and wom- en entirely made up of wearers of false -taeth
Evening star., 1919-09-25

issue. Tieksts have borne political
lsbs1s simply 70 catch prevailing local
sentiment. But where failures have
bssh recorded they have resulted in,
many cases solely from surrender by
men in oface to temptations to feather
their nests at the expense Of the pub.
lie. Greed, and not q desire to serve
the people, inspired their conduct.
There is no reason why the affairs
Of big municipality should not be
conducted successfully on business
principles strictly. It is q business
proposition; and when undertaken in
the proper spirit and with requisite
resolution it seldom fails. The people
know good thing when they see it,
and particularly when they feel it;
and give them such . conduct of their
Affairs As shows in prosperous home
conditions and they will sustain those
In Office who have brought it about.
Nevertheless, it has now and then
happened that thoroughly competent
man with high intentions has "lost
out" Some years ago George B. Me-
Clellan, after most useful service in
the House, retired to become the mayor
Of New York. Everybody wished him
well, and many predicted success. Some
in their minds eye saw him rise from
the mayors chair in the city hall to
take that Of the governor in the capi-
tol at Albany. But, Tammany proved
unmanageable, and Mr.. Mcclellan re-
tired to private life. Ring rule, long
established. had been "too many" for
him. =
Ring rule Is an old complaint, in
Philadelphia. The people have wres-
tied with it manfully and sorrowfully.
Now and then they have broken it, and
now and then, been broken by it. So
Mr.. Moore, who bears numberless good
wishes, will have . chance to show his
quality. in the most important Office
the city has to bestow.
Evening star., 1919-09-25

Of conhdsnes IN M. Wilson On tas
eve Of the next preaidsntial campaign.
The belief that Mr.. Wilson will stand
for another nomination Is growing in
all political circles. His stumping tour
Is interpreted in some quarters as q
'sfeeler" in that behalf, and the enthu-
siasm with which he is being received
will, it is predicted, strengthen his reso-
luton. If, therefore, as the argument
runs his home state returns to the
party fold in November, Mr.. Wilson
will feel greatly encouraged in his
plans. --
It will take strenuous effort TO de-
feat the, republicans, IL it can be done
at all. They are strongly, intrenched,
and have been for some years. Local
affairs are in their hands, and both
United States senators and majority
Of the states representatives in the
House are republicans. Both in 1916
and last year the republicans carried
the state.
Senator Edge has been mentioned for
the presidency, but as yet no organi-
zation to promote his interests is in
evidence. He has likewise been men
toned for the vice presidency In case
his party should decide to 90 west or
to the middle country for its candidate
for first place.
Evening star., 1919-09-25
Our Greatest Friday Sale Of Table and Kitchen Wares

4, China, Glassware, Earthenware, Porcelain,
Aluminium, Enamelware, Galvanized Ware, Electric
Ware, Basketware, Wizard Mops and Cleaners-at
ofered-in the Houseware Section, Fifth Floor
, Everyone having any desire whatever (and
what woman is there that hasn't this desire?) to
save on high quality table and kitchen wares that
are in daily requirement., many Of them sseveral
times during the day will recognize in this event the
logical opportunity ito secure them -, AND TO
Low PRICES AT WHICH WE HAVE: EVER
OFFERED THEM :. 81 ss{af - IS
Evening star., 1919-09-25
Women's Blouses

f &3 Ltngefie Hiouses: taken from
regular stock; one or two OF q
style; Ia Syoi1es, battste1I linens
and checked fabrics: six size -.
nine IS. flve -. two 90, eighteen
a.. twelve a, twcnty-one Is.
Sl.a6 each; were $2.25. $3.50 and
js.s5. - -7.s
I3 Striped Percale. Linen and
voile Blouses. odd sizes and
styles that have become soiied IN
regular stock. Csc each; wero
$1.O0 to $l.60.
26 Georgette Blouses. taken
from regular stock; embroidered
and tucked styles trimmed In
contrast shades: white and CO.
2cnlagen. deeh and Copenhagen.
hBque ard Copenhagen; fvc size
-. eight IS. four ~. two 40, four
a. thrco ~. .$3.S5 each: ~e-c
SS7G and $e.7g.
~ Crepe de Chine and Georg-
ctte Blouscs. taken from regular
stock; white and flesh crepe do
chino, and black, white. flesh,
bisque and mahogany gecrgette;
three size -, Eve 36, three 80.
flve 40, five AZ, nine A. three Is.
$3.50 each; were $3.50.
Blouse Section, Third floor.
Evening star., 1919-09-25

: Optic Glass Table Tumblers,
{, - Special Price, 45c Dozen
' IS dozen Clear Blown Optic Glass Table
T9mbiers, s-ounce ;sises Very specially
Cut Glass Ice Tea Tumblers,
: 15e Each; Were 25c
Is dozen Clear Blown Glasa Ice Tea
Tumblers, straight shape. cut In very
/, pretty floral pattern; nearly half regular
E Yellow Mixing Bowl Sets,
- ~ Each; Were Use
Yellow Nixing Bowl Sets with brown
bands: low shape for mixing. baking or re-
frtgerator use: I bowls, ranging from 5h
to inches. In each set.
Z Jardinieres,
Special, 2Sc Each
6-inch Ivory Jardiniere in three very de-
sirable new designs.
!. Blue Banded Baking Sets,
Csc, Set; Were $l-3S.
e-pisee Blue Banding Baking and serv-
In each set.
Covered Porcelain Pitchers,
Sc Each; We're Csc and 75c
Covered Porcelain Pitchers for table
use; plain shape ana two Sizes deco.
rated in four patterns, with traced gold
hRp. -
Evening star., 1919-09-25
Mr. Moore's Opportunity.


+ j. Hampton Moore who goes from
the House to the mayoralty Of Phila-
delphia, has q fine opportunity, and
should render excellent municipal
service. He knows the town and its
requirements. Before entering ma
'tional life he filed several subordinate
Offices in the City Of Penn, among
them that of secretary to the mayor
of that day. He will thus be at home,
and familiar with the wly around.
And he returns broadened and strength
ened by = valuable experience in Con-
gress.
Our conspicuous failure as q self
governing people has been in our mu-
nicipal ventures. Our large cities have
fallen too much under ring rule. Many
scandals have resulted. Much graft
has been charged, and ne little ex-
posed. Both political parties IRE tsrred
with the stick. 1t one place demo-
Gratis have played the game, at an
other, republicans. iN
pAs no place, however, has politics,
properly so.ealled. been fespensible.
Political questioi have not bssn ct
Evening star., 1919-09-25
Friday Sale Of
Silk Peticoats

Special Price, s. Each
The assortfnsut ,tsss = wSry:
desirable one. 1ncluding nav
Autumn Silk Petticoats Of q
Chiffon TafFeta, jersey Six,
Jersey Silk with TanetA Z
Flounce si:s
In several pretty styles and
the shades OF green. plum.
blue, orchid, gold and brown
changeable tones.
elk Petticoats, Third door.
Evening star., 1919-09-25
Furniture Department

Clearance of Decorated Mahogany and Black
Enamel Drop-lesf Sewing Tables in fine designs.
follows
II, Decorated Mahogany Sewing Table, s17.so,
was $2s0Q .ss.fGJ EI....
Decorated Black Enamel Sewing Table. $3.50,
was $4,000. ,s- .4,.
1 Decorated Black Enamel Sewing Table. s1s.oo,
was $22.50. S.:f>.
Decorated Black Enamel sewing Table. .rzse,
was $3.50. ~ :
And the following:
/ American Walnut rriplicate Mirror Toilet Ia
bic 3415o3 was $500
: American Walnut Triplicate Mirror Toilet Ia
BILE, 845o0s was $4,000.
- Full-sise Fumed Oak Beds. s12so each; were
$1,000
q Full size ivory Enamel Beds $3.50 each; were
$S0.00 -.s -
Furniture. Sixth Floor.
Evening star., 1919-09-25
: Windsor Rugs :
At Reduced Prices

windsor Chenille Rugs plain sclorAd rugs
woven alike on both sides. and therefore AFFORD
ing double service We have. taken about Sixty Of
these rugs from stock because they are slightly
soiled and faded from being used samples and
for display purposes and marked them much less
than the usual figure. May be had IN plain colors
Of brown, rose. blue and green and in the follow
Ing popular bedroom sizes:
20 Windsor Rugs. 3xs IT,. $500 each: were $11.ot
Is windsor Rugs. 2hx5 IT, sxz5 each; were SITS
II windsor Rugs 21x45 In. ss.25 each; were $780,
10 Windsor Rugs. 1896 in. &2zS each; were $500
Also Administer Rugs faded size :sxs IT, szzso
each: $500.
Rug Section. Sixth Floor. a
Evening star., 1919-09-25
The New yersey Primaries.

The New Jersey Primaries.
= The administration has just escaped
what might have proved q serious 4em.
bafrassment in the President's home
state.
At the democratic primary held Tues.
day, James Nugent was defeated for
the .gubernatorial nomination. He is
not in the good graces of the admins.
tration. He does not admire the Presi-
dent, nor does the President admire
him. He is closely related to James
Smith, jr, and has been hostile to Mr..
Wilson ever since the latter when Gov
ernor of New Jersey. threw his inf1u-
ence against Mr.. Smith and defeated
him in campaign for the United
States Senate.
Still, as the President is a party man,
he would have been obliged to support
Mr.. Nugent for election had the latter
+ been nominated. -
Mr.. Nugent lost the race by over ten
thousand votes; and it is worthy of
note that he ran on q platform de-
ciaring against both prohibition and
woman suffrage.
The republican noninee is at pres.
ent the state controller, who won
hsndiiy over the man now occupying
the governors chair.
The campaign for election will de-
veiop both parties in form, the repub
licans striving to hold. the democrat.
to regain, control Of the. state.
Z Freed Of tho 'Nugent worry, the ad
ministration .is.sxpected to do its bes,
for tho democratic ticket. It spant'
victory, for two reasons. First, for tn.
benefit Of the peace treaty. which. nal
2 NOT By election time have BEEN dis
! poos1 &siad. z1dAand s,ezprsssioz