The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-12
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
MATTERS OF THE WORLD

N HE story of man who recently
IVY took unto himself fourth wife
at the age of rs years recalls to
mind views that have prevailed since the
time of Adam and Eve as to whether a
man or woman can ever love twice In
exactly the same way. Those people of
ardent and romantic temperaments who
protest that the divine spark is never
kindled into flame but once In a lifetime
are supported by many examples Of dts
appointed lovers remaining true to an alb
sent one until death. but on the other hand
they must face scores of cases where
men and women have married even unto
the third and fourth time. Also, since
divorce became SO popular We see exam
pies every day OF how lightly the d.
vine passion sways some people who are
wed today. divorced tomorrow and wed
again before the week is out. When a
man takes his fourth wife at the advanced
age of rs years we may reasonably sup
pose that his act ives prompted by a de-
sire to have some one to take care Of
him in his feebleness. In that case mar
and no real sentimgnt enters into the
contract Perhaps this is the motive that
sctuates many people. At any rate mo-
ney is accused of Fastening wedlock more
than Cupid Such varying testimony on
both sides Of the question leaves one
in doubt. Perhaps after all the effect of
love depends largely on the people who
are doing the loving A man loves ac-
cording to his temperament and as there
are many different temperaments II Is
perfectly natural for one person to do
what is inexplicable to another.
Pennsylvania preacher who was call
ed liar by one of his deacons forthwith
threw dignity to the winds and thrashed
that member of his flock in way that
reflected credit on the cloth. While the
deacon had no business calling his spirit
ual shepherd liar in the first place and
no doubt deserved the .drubbing he receiv-
ed, the incident calls up the question
as to whether preacher is ever justified
in eschewing moral persuasion in favor of
more direct methods. In this case the
change was so Immediately successful
that one is impressed with its efficacy.
This is another advantage of having
young. athletic preachers in the pulpits
nowadays. No one can call them liars
with impunity, although they are privi-
legged to make the same charge of every
body else as part of their business.
At last 1t has been decided that oleo-
margarine shall be oleomargarne and
not pure Jersey butter" as the manu-
facturers would insist on calling it were
it not for a recent decision of the SUI
preme court that they shall not be per-
mitted to thus delude the public. The
''oleo' makers have waged a long fight
for the privilege of Disgusting their pro-
duct but without success. and the pub
lie is glad that they lost their case The
farmer who makes real butter will now
have a fair chance in the market People
who want oleomargarine can get 1t and
people who want butter can get butter
After all oleomargarne is recommended
why manufacturers should be ashamed
Of it.
Philadelphia plumber has distinguish
ed himself by warbling "Bedelia" while
he was enduring the exoruciating pain of
an operation. Being. a light frolicsome
air, "Bedelia" no doubt helped the suffer-
err to forget his surroundings in blissfuI
recollections of soubrettes in stunning
red costumes and well constructed chorus
girls but 1t was hard on the surgeons.
1t is announced that drinks this sum-
mer will be strange and peculiar. There
will be all kinds of fancy connections to
tickle the palates Of the public at So