The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-13

NA$A oNiNeAJt Wac eiAN A0os hAAA perial parsonage who not only wore a crown, but who actually ruled. As the wife of Napoleon III, she dis played great power in matters of state and acted as regent during the absence of the Emperor with the armies.
 After the downfall of the French empire in 1870, she. lived in exile in England and spent the greater part of her time in seclusion. She was well called "Europe's Queen of Sorrows"
 Shortly after the Emperor's death in exile, their only son, the prince imperial, was killed in the Zulu war while fighting with the British.
 The English court and the English people were closely drawn to her in bonds of sympathy, and Queen Vic toria was long her devoted personal friend.
 There have been many queens and expresses, but none of modern times who bore herself with such imperial poise and conscious sway as the de- throned empress of France. While she never expected to regain the throne, she carried herself always with imperial dignity. Her one hope was to see her beloved France conquer the Germans. This was her constant prayer, and thousands re- ioice that it was answered.
 In her sovereign character Eug genie was of the type of Marie Antoinette She was not one of those who reigned but did not rule. She was brave and resourceful, but few of those who ever sat upon a throne were tenderer of heart.
 At her advanced age the public al- most forgot that the occupant of Farm borough Hill in Hampshire, England, was still living. But those of her were mindful of her and her memory will long be deeply cherished.
 With commendable enterprise the master printers of Birmingham have decided to issue a publication of their own which will be devoted to "the ex change of opinions and views of the members of the trade.' The, name chosen for the publication is the Press Proof" It will be issued monthly by the Printers Club of Birmingham. S. B. Klippelt is the editor. The first edi tion of the Press Proof" has won much favorable comment by it's neat appear ance, and it's well written articles, which are of timely interest to printers.
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 It is reported that a gang of field laborers rnistreated Prince Henry of Prussia, the ex-Kaisers brother. Amer jeans thought Prince Henry just about the best of the Hohenzollerns until it was discovered that his friendly visit" to America was something else again. x # #
 Senator Harding says if he is elected he will invite the vice president to take part in all cabinet meetings. If he did that, who would preside at the laying of the nations corner stones?
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 Having demonstrated his ability to hroil chops outdoors, Governor Cox will shortly be shown to screen fans throu ghout the nation doing that very thing.
 The estate of California bellhop is estimated to be worth only about ESQ., poo. He must have been sick a great deal of the time. or otherwise inca oacitated for work.
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 The province of New Brunswick will 'emain bone dry" However, wet spots ire closer to New Brunswick than they Ire to Alabama.
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 The premiers at Spa do not carry 'rass knucks. but occasionally they make remark that is positively cut ing.
 The Boy Scouts, bless 'em. are every where. And if they happen to get un- ierfoot occasionally, don't lose your emper.
 pr. Butler made the mistake of be- coming a candidate for the presidency when we'd already had a school narster on the job about eight years.
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 A man who once thrashed King Ed ward of England died the other day. Naturally the old gentleman cherished the recollection.