The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-02

M souri, lends a word of encoura &C.
- ment to Mayor John Weaver of
Philadelphia in his fight against the or
ganization.n In the parlance of American
politics, organization" stands for ring"
combine. graft Corruption" and
much wiekedness. Il appears that Mayor
Weaver has been successful in philadel-
phia, just as Governor Folk was success
full in ST. Louis although he "organiza-
tion'se defeat in Philadelphia was not so
drastic as that of the st. Louis "boodlers"
IS matters now stand, Mr.. Folk and Mr.
Weaver deserve to rank as the nations
premier doodle busters" the first cap
tains of civic Righteousness and public
men with a future.
A very amusing discussion is going the
rounds anent the Rallies stories, which
are now being published IN the Sunday
editions of many up-to-date newspapers.
The conclusion reached by some very ex-
eitable individuals is that the stories OF
Mr.. Hornung are demoralizing to the
youth of the land. They see deplorsble
complications resulting from the Raj
fles fad-young men endeavoring to lead
life Of gllded crimina1ity, Boys playing
the role of burglar in a dress suit, and
then boasting of their exploits while they
nonchalantly smoke cigarettes. Yet the
character of "Raffles' is not one to
awaken admiration. His one redeeming
trait is daring. Otherwise, he is unlovely
to degree, and Bunny" himself is a
contemplate weakling It is the novelty
of these characters and their stirring ad.
ventures that have made MIR. Hornung's
stories popular Granted, that crime ia
.'colored up" and housebreaking painted
in an attractive garb, the youth of the
land is menaced by far worse evils than
the fictitious and improbable adventures
of "Raffles.p
That was a very modest and sensible
statement made by Charles J. Bonaparte,
the new Secretary of the Navy when in
formed of his appointment He con-
cludes his brief remarks by saying,
There is nothing more to be said ex-
cept that l will try to do my duty and
hope to make a creditable record, IL
Mr. Bonaparte performs as we'll as he
talks he will make a good secretary
Edmond Beall. who is the mayor of Al
ton, Ill, and the owner of the "Stork-
nest" apartments In Alton, is a striking
example of the anti-race-suicde crusader.
Mr. Beall was elected to office after he
became famous as the owner of the
Storknest" and 1t is limited that the
mothers were prominent in the campaign.
Be that as 1t may, there is no easier road
to office these days than by the big
family route. The gentleman who gets
the mothers clubs behind him is already
tagged winner and there is nothing
left for the other candidates but ex-
plantations. If a man rears a large family
of eight, ten, twelve or fourteen child
rem his chances are good but If he erects
an apartment house where children are
made welcome his chances are better. Mr..
Beall deserves the plaudits of his fellow
citizens as well as their votes He has
already inspired the admiration of his
countrymen who favor plenty of children.
Eugene Hildebrand, probably the great
| est jockey in the world, may be ruled on
| the turf for life because he rode in 0
suspicious race. The fate of Tod Sloan
Is still fresh in the public memory. Hill
debrand has been making about $5O0Uc
a year, but If 1t is found that he delib-
erately lost race he will have a hard
time hereafter to make $50 month. Hon.
esty is the best policy even among jock
eys.