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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05

From the New York Times.
 IA AT R. CREEBS summary of ths JM diary of Count csernin oO- AVA tained in Prague by the com mittee on public information, and such installments of the document as have already been published, do not supply us with anything important which we did not already know or suspect. But there is much of interest and much that is valuable as corroborative evidence. Of course, allowance must be made for the personality of Czernin, a gentle man with Czech name who appa- rently regarded himself as Czech In 1906, but certainly regarded himself as a German during the war, and had not the least sy mpathy for Czech nationalism. A private document in- tended for the refreshment of his memory would perhaps be somewhat less careless with the truth than Czernin's public utterances; but the former foreign minister was more distinguished as one who thought up bright ideas than a solid student of conditions in Austria Hungary, so things may not have been wholly as he saw them
 What he says about Franz Ferdi-
 nand, however, in a general way ac- cords with what we knew already. He disliked the Magyars and was dis liked by them he was friendly to the
 Glove. ba draaped of an Austria tha |
 could play her own game without de- pendence on Germany. That Franz Ferdinand wanted to break away from the Hohenzollern control is probable enough; even his much feebler nephew Karl made an effort to do so, an effort which issued in the publication of the famous Dear Sixtus' letter and KarTs promise to be very good thereafter Franz Ferdinand was a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05

Europe may not always know exact ly what 1t wants, but the roar that goes up for peace must be audible on Mars.
 * * * Joe Bailey's criticism of President Wilson tempts the average newspa- per reader to consider the source.
 E * # Milwaukee proved its Americanism in the recent elections, but Chicago IS still in the doubtful column
 # * < We trust that Creatore's Italian song birds are finding the local brand Of spaghetti palatable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
Barbour County Making Strides

'I do not get to Birmingham very often," said "Jim' Foy of Eufaula, But when I do visit it I always feel that I am in touch with the livest city in the south.
 'It is true that my home town was severely damaged by the cyclone, but the ravages of the wind are being rap idly put in order. For a day or two we were pretty badly stunned but at pres ent have gotten back our nerve and things lare running along In a nor nal way. Barbour county is making rapid strides in cattle raising and par ticularly so in hogs. Peanuts and vel vet beans and corn are occupying much ground that used to be planted in cot .ton''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
Cotton F Farmers
 Act in Harmony

TN years past when it was deemed U advisable for the good of the cot ton grower to reduce acreage, many pledges were made on that line, but they were not generally kept.
 It is different this season. The farmers appreciate now as never be- fore the importance of keeping pro- duction down. Acreage has been re- duced 31 per cent as compared with last year. All the states that have been large producers have reduced their acreage 33 per cent, and as planting conditions have been unfa- vorable, an unusually small crop will be picked.
 The market will be directly affected and that, of course, is the object of united action on the part of growers. The price of cotton is sure to rule high, and the farmer with a small crop will receive more money than when his crop was bumper" but the value low.
 For several years past Alabama has been diversifying its agriculture sys- Itematically. In this respect it has led all the south. Cotton reduction will quicken the diversification move ment throughout the cotton belt. Il has proved successful in Alabama and it will be equally profitable, nc doubt, in other states.
 Certain it is that with seasonable weather 1919 will be the south's ban. ner year, just as last year was Ala bama's record breaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05

BEGINNING THE DAY-My Fa- ther, keep my soul on the outlook for Thee. May climb to hilitops for a glimpse of Thee; and may seek Thee in the valleys. May expect Thee in the temple and mt my place of toll. May I be dissat- fsfied in any experience of life until I have seen Thy face. In Christs name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
~ Former Gunman a War Hero

ID RAIDERS of newspapers will re- lM call the notorious "Monk" East man, gunman and leader of thugs, who was a terror to New York's East Side. Like many another man, "Monk" Eastman redeemed himself in France. He is now Private William Delaney, veteran with a war record.
 "Monk" has been honorably dis charged from the army and a peti- ton signed by his commanding off cers will be sent to Governor Smith asking that his citizenship be re- 55s ed. There is no doubt that the goqernor will quickly grant the re- quest, for "Monk" proved himself 8 aero, not once, but many times in some of the fiercest fighting of the war. The personal bravery that made him a noted gunman might have been expected to reveal itself in battle, but "Monk" showed also the self-sacrific- ing qualities of true soldier.
 For a man who was at one time a drug addict, burglar, denizen of the slums and a desperate enemy to society, "Monk's" rejuvenation may seem extraordinary, but there were thousands of men in the armies of Europe who "came back" as "Monk" did, climbing up out of the mire into which they had fallen and making amends for past mistakes by acts of conspicuous gallantry.
 Verdi a Wonder
 In His Old Age
 MMosT musical composers, like AVH many men of letters, have done their best work before reaching middle life, but Verdi, whose charming "Rigolleto" was heard in Birmingham last night and whose "Aida" will be presented here tonight, was an ex- ception to the rule.
 The illustrious Italian enjoyed great popularity with his earlier operas, in- cluding "Nebucodonoser," "Rigolleto, s'Il Travatore" and La Favorita," but a new and higher level was reached when, at the age of weight, he pro- duced "Aida."
 In Verdi's earlier school "Il Trava- tore" was the favorite, and close to it in popular favor was "Rigolleto. Like the others, they were appealing in their sweet tunefulness and grace of rhythm, but lacked dramatic unity and orchestral strength.
 In Patti's day small orchestra was deemed sufficient to accompany "Rigolletto." Operagoers of pas, generation can recall the greatest o1 sopranos in Verdi's operas in vogue in her time, with twenty-two- piece orchestra.
 But when Verdi gave the world his first work of the new school, Aida, orchestration had come fully into it: own. It was as important as voice and action on the stage.
 Wagner's influence on the Italian master was distinctly felt, and critics readily appreciated the revolution tha had taken place in Verdi's "mind ant method" But Verdi's originality re mained dominant.
 Sixteen years after Aida" "otello
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
Organizing for the
. Victory Loan

Victory Loan
 THE drive for the fifth Liberty U Loan, known as Victory Loan, will begin on Monday, April 21, and an oversubscription should be re- ported by the end of the week.
 Organization such as was in evil dence in former Liberty Loan cam paigns is sure to result in a crown ling achievement.
 The Alabama zones will be thor oughly organized and here in Jeffer- son county new high record will doubtless be made. Chairman John l.. Raul will be sup ported by Give wires" The men he has chosen for the work of canvassing are noted for their civic activity and every one of them will be on his mettle.,
 | What made the other loans pre- eminently successful in this county was splendid "team work" We must have it in the approaching campaign. Patriotism should be keyed up to the highest pitch and if it be so our goal will be easily reached with good margin to spare.
 It Is announced that the price of ham and eggs may be lowered. We suggest an amendment to the constitu- 1 tion forever prohibiting restaurant keepers from charging more than a quarter for two cold storage eggs and a wafer of ham.
 # # * l Since Uncle Sam sent approximately 1 100000 soldiers to France, there must be at least 100000 of them who have never written a book about the war and don't intend to write hook about the war.
 l Judge objects to the way artists de- pict the mothers of American soldiers as decrepid old ladies. It's point well taken. Most of the boys mothers are as spry as debutantes. :s * # 1 ir l Russia have accumulated large for tunes, but it may be a long time before they have an opportunity to enjoy life at Monte Carlo.
 Germany is expected to pay for hel war frolic in 30 years. Confiscatiof of all the Hohenzollern wealth would help considerably in liquidating ,tha debt. | The passing of the saloon is sincere ly lamented by the man who used tt act as if he were afraid of spraininl his arm by reaching for the bar check l
 Col. Luke Lea denies that he tried t. kidnap the Kaiser in Holland. It seem i. hard for some newspaper men to sticl to facts when writing about Wilhelm
 * * *
 Will the SOW that bit a member o Birmingham's purity squad" be dec orated with blue ribbon by the Anal , gamated Order of BootlegHers?
 * * *
 An "Adamless" newspaper failed tn l other day in Atlantic City. It is al ; legged that the lady journalists didn' E have a nose for news"
 # < # Perhaps you have noticed that the ol : reliable Associated Press has not ye announced that the league of nation is shattered dream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05

The centenary movement is at white heat here in Birmingham. I attended the dinner at the Hillman on Thursday night where 200 official members were gathered Frank Dominicl acted as Postmaster. The speaker of the eve ming was Dr.. E. H. Rawlfns of Mask vile, secretary of the foreign mission work, and he delivered an inspiring ad- dress. Lieut. Nathan l. Miller and others spoke. It was truly enthu- siastic meeting and everyone present went away determined to have part in making the undertaking success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05

The idea is gripping the minds of the business men; it has set to work a mighty host of consecrated women; of boys and girls in the Sunday schools, and the money is going to he raised. But the money, while needed is not the best part of the agitation, for it is calling into service unused talent Men who never did any re- engaged. Women who never felt the call of service are being pressed in or volunteering. Children have caught the spirit and are quite enthusiastic over it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-14
News of the Day in Moline and East Moline
BUTTERWORTH TO
u. S. CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE MEET

William Butterworth. director of
the Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States, will be requested by
the Moline Commercial club to
represent the club at the seventh
annual meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce at St. Louis, April 20,
80 and May l.
Three thousand delegates are ex-
pected at the national convention
TO discuss questions of reconstruc-
ton and readjUstment in the bust
ness world. A statement sent out
BY the Chamber says:
There never was a time when
the Chamber of Commerce could
be of greater influence and the ex-
pressions of opinion arrived at
through resolutions at the st. Louis
meeting, will carry great weight.
Special consideration will be given
to such a great and pressing prob
lem as transportation. the DISPOSE
ton to be made of the merchant
marine fleet, the adjustment of the
trust legislation to meet modern
conditions OF industry and foreign
trade"
The Commercial club of Moline
will also ask the Tri-City Manu-
facturers' association TO represent
Il at the meeting of the National
Foreign Trade council to be held at
the Congress hotel in Chicago.
April 24-25-26.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-14
BABY FLOWER DAY
rs EVENT OF WEEK
IN EAST MOLINE

Belgians of East Moline will sell
flowers for the benefit OF babies
left in destitute Belgium on Sat
urday. April 10. All proceeds net
ted will be placed in a fund which
is being raised to aid in the care of
hundreds of infants who have been
orphans in the war-ridden coun-
try.
The committee which is sponsor
ing the drive in East Moline, COM
posed of Rene Van Speybroeck,
Father Leon Van Stappen, Eli d.
Arras, Joseph Van Hoe and Charles
DeClerk, will meet at the Van
Speybroeck store this evening to
complete plans for the effort. The
day will be designated as Belgian
Baby Flower day.
The campaign will be conducted
much in~the same manner as the
annual tag day, but instead of CIV
ing a tag to each contributor, lit
tie flower, perhaps a forget-me-not,
will be pinned on the coat lapel.
Girls and young women will be en-
listed for the work Of selling the
flowers on the streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-14
D. B. HOFFMAN TELLS OF CONTESTED
CONDITIONS IN E. MOLINE SCHOOLS

, our city the best ventilated, lighted
and sanitary rooms as a protec-
ton against bodily ills and physi-
cal development, believing that
health is the child's best possess
sion.
81 fervently hope that the public
spirited citizens thinking only of
the future welfare of our city will
heartily support any movement that
is made to remedy these discred-
liable school conditions. Any &C
ton of this kind is proof that you
love your children and take pride
in their mental achievements that
count so much for good citizenship
and government, when properly di-
rected. Please remember, these
desired changes will give the chill
dren a pleasant environment that
will act as a great stimulus to
study and advancement in school
work. Under such conditions we
can expect and demand better work
from pupils and teachers. We as
parents and Instructors owe the
children the best we can give them
and nothing will give US greater
pleasure or more complete salts
faction.
This is one way by which we
can attract desirable prospective
citizens. Let us not forget that
one of the first questions asked
about a city is how are your
schoOlS""
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-14
POSTPONE HEARING
OF THIRTEEN MEN;
MAY PLEAD GUILTY

Hearing of the IS men arrested
Friday night in Moline on charges
of posting bills on sidewalks and
posts in violation of the city ordi-
Lance, was postponed Saturday aft
ercoon by Magistrate Frank Gus
tafson until next Saturday after
noon. The continuance was grant
cd at the request of Edgar Owens.
Socialist leader.
1t is believed that there will he
10 fight. but that all Is will plead
guilty to the charges. Frank Watts.
Socialist candidate for alderman in
the Second ward and one of the
men arrested, intimated that there
will be no fight made.
Two of the men arrested who
gave their names as Olof Johnson
and John Nelson gave fictitious
names and Saturday said that they
were Nels Nelson, 141 Fifty-fifth
street, and Henry LeCotte, 1405
Sixth avenue, respectively
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-14
THIRTEEN VOTE AT
TOWNSHIP ELECTION
IN E.. M. SATURDAY

Thirteen votes were cast for
president and two members of the
East Moline township board of edu-
cation Saturday. c. E. Mitchell,
president; L. F. Haemer and c. B.
Chambers, each received 13 votes
and were reelected without opposi-
ton to the board of education. Mr..
Mitchell has served three one-year
terms as president and Mr.. Haemer
and Mr.. Chambers each served one
three-year term.
Lieutenant Wayland c. Brooks,
marine, this morning told the stu
dents Of the East Moline township
high school of his experiences
overseas. The talk was both en-
PERTAINING and interesting.
Former Coach Carl Anderson OF
the Rock Island high school, just
returned from overseas, will ac-
company So Rock Island Hi-Y boys
to East Moline Thursday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-14

Needs of the schools in East Mo
line, where conditions are con-
gested and not of the best for a
city of its size, are told in the fol-
lowing statement issued by D. B.
Hoffman, superintendent of East
Moline schools:
1.-THE lack of school rooms is one
Of the most engrossing questions
of the day for the city school
board of East Moline and will be
as long as this city continues to
make good 1t is beyond all con-
tradiction that its continued sue
cess in growth of population will
be largely due to the fact that it is
ucate the children.
''The most congested buildings
are the Garfield and John Deere.
THE Garfield is taking care of
the first, second and third grades.
These little people crowd the build
ing so much that it is necessary to
use a small undesirable basement
room. At this place some arrange
ment should be made to take the
children out of the basement and
provide room for so more expect
i've pupils from the new homes
that will be occupied in a short
time. / think this should be done
by adding one or two rooms to the
building or by placing a portable
school house on the grounds. East
Moline should have at least one of
these cheap, well constructed
buildings to be moved and used
wherever needed.
AT the John Deere building con-
ditions are worse. This old wood
en- structure of four rooms is in
great need of repairs. 1t is utter
ly inadequate and wholly unsuited
to school use, according to modern
standardization small and unsani-
tary. To supply the present needs
of this place will require a modern
fire proof structure of six or seven
rooms. This provides only for the
present and not the anticipative
wants of the near future.
at has always been a great prob
lem to properly house the school
children of this rapidly growing
city and it has been necessary
many times in the past to equip
rooms in the Easements to care for
all of them.
Il believe this to be an oppor-
tune time if not a patriotic duty
to build as there is danger of an
over-supply of labor on account
of rehabilitation of the army and
reimbursement of business. Fur
thermOre. we as progressive citi-
Zens, wish to give the children of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-14
POST
VOTE RESULTS
East Moline Tickets Have Three
More Names Since Primaries
Wis is The Same.

ISAltlS II os4uACs
East Moline and Silvis will to-
morrow vote for men to fill city Of
fees and for aldermen. The ticket
in the village stands as it did the
day after the primaries, March IL.
In East Moline three candidates
have filed petitions since the
primaries on the independent
ticket.
The Argus will, as it did at the
primaries, give first reports on the
East Moline election. Bulletins Will
be posted in the windows of the
Martens barber shop, 1040 Fifteenth
avenue, East Moline. The East Mo-
line tickets are:
Citizens Ticket.
For mayor-Dr. G. F. Johnson.
For city clerk-W. Dale Cham
For city attorney-George d.
For police magistrate-A A
Niles.
Alderman, first ward-J. X. Will
Iiams-
Alderman. second ward - Law
renee z. Peterson.
Alderman, third ward-Carl B.
Carlson.
Alderman. fourth ward = Louis
4. Miller.
Socialists Ticket
For mayor F Haemer.
For city clerk-G. L. Johnson.
For city treasurer-N. A Peter
son.
Alderman, first ward-Logan
Nicholson.
Alderman, third ward = c. E.
Lakin.
Peoples Ticket
Alderman, second ward - Emil
De Doncker.
Independent Ticket.
For city treasurer-Joseph Van
Hoe.
Alderman, third ward-Julius
Van Quathem and Harry McMillen.
The Silvis tickets are:
Peoples Party.
For Observation-Disclosures Walsh.
For rustees-George Newton, Z.
NJ. Eaton and George Nichols.
For police magistrate-James II.
Stevens.
Socialist Party.
For president-George Sleeth
For trustees-Fred o. Hartline,
]. P. Johnson and r. l.. Harvey.
For magistrates. D. Marchant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-14
NAME MEMBERS
TO CITY'S CLUB
Two Representatives of Fifteen Mo-
line Organizations Form Com
munity Society.

The Moline Community council
was organized at the Manufactur-
ers' hotel Saturday afternoon and
two Representatives from Is or
ganlzation in the city were NAM
ed as members. The purpose OF
the council is to serve as a medium
through which organizations of
Moline may cooperate for the ben
eft of the community. Members
are:
Public Wilson P. Hunt
and l.. A Mahoney.
Parochial schools - Rev. J. S
Kelly and Rev. J. B. Culemans.
Red Cross-William Butterworth
and r. B. Lourie.
Y. M. C.-A.-C. B. Hall and H. J.
Banta
Kings Daughters-Mrs. William
Butterworth and Mrs. A. T Eos
ter.
D. A. R.-Mrs. Harry Ainsworth
and Mrs. George McMaster.
Woman's club-Mrs. c. c. Sloan
and Miss Mollie MeEniry.
Moline club-N. A. Peterson and
Ed H. Wilson.
Manufacturers. r. Clausen
and George X. Wilson.
Visiting nurses-Mrs. Josephine
Barnhardt and Miss Belle Smith
Trade unions-W. F. Johnson
and Fl. G. Bjorkman.
Rotary club-Henry E. Lundt
and II. S. Ransom.
Merchants association - A. C..
Wander Vennet and c. l.. Markee.
Ministerial union-Rev. r. S.
Haney and Rev. w. A. Tillberg.
Real Estate exchange = r. S.
WOODBURY. and T. E. Lundell.
Medical society-Dr. H. A Beam
and DR.. c. w. Peterson.
At Saturdays meeting organiza-
ton was effected with election of
officers as follows:
President-William Butterworth
Vice president Miss Mollie
McEniry.
Treasurer-R. C. Shallberg.
An executive secretary is to be
employed later. 1t was decided
that meetings of the council should
be held the first Monday in May
August, November and February OF
each year, and at such other times
as sessions may be called. An ex-
ecutive committee was named as
follows: Ralph B. Lourie, chair
man; Mrs. c. c. Sloan, Mrs. A. T
Foster, DR.. II. A. Beam. A c. Van
derVennet, w. F. Johnson, William
ButterWorth.