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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
THE GERMAN SCANDAL

with which Prince Zu Eulenburg and the other members of the Round Table are charged. are common in the standing armies of Europe, and, strange as 1t may seem, .Ulrichs wrote not in opposition to these vices, but to justify them on sclen- tific and philosophical grounds.
 An influence that Is working in Ger many today emanates from the ideas or Nietzsche
 This thinkers philosophical system. if anything so disjointed as his writings can be said to constitute philosophical System, aims to do away with all that the Christian world has prized as sound morality Niestzsche frankly stigma tized our ethical systems as slave mof- ality," and his one aim was to produce sunerman. or Uebermensch, to use his own term. who should live in a realm be- vond good and evil. Prince zu Eulenburg and the other members of the Round Table are known to have been great read CTS of this writer, and to have f1irted with his ideas.
 It is always best to look facts straight the face, no matter how unpleasant they may be. No good comes from deny ing them when they are patent to all ob- servers.
 To the psychologist, the glowing angel and the outcast corse are of equal inter- est To the pure moralist the one IS vision of delight and the other is ana thema. But man like Prince Zu Eulen- burg Is a difficult problem for psycholog- ist and moralist alike. The poor who dvelt near his castle regarded him as d saint. The Kaiser, austere in morals made him a bosom friend. And yet, It Is now generally believed that he has been living d life of the corruptest underworld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
SMITH LEADS HIS DOG.

rom Puck.
 '.Hello Smith. Nice dog you got there. Fox terrier? I thought so.' ..Evening. Smith, whered you get the purp? What is he, bull terrier? used to have one, too Great dogs, ain't they!
 Well. well, we'll where'd you get the pup? Here sport-nice fellow. Good watchdog? Those Scotch collies always are" Howdee, Smith; nice day ain't it? Great dog you've got there. What IS she. part bull terrier and part mastiff Ahout two months old, ain't she?' ..Hev. Smith, where'd you get the water spaniel? Say, he hasn't got any more like that. has he? I'd give two dollars for run like that, any day" oh Willie quick, quick! Look at the cute It, tie doggie! Isn't he cute? Look. baby see the nice little doggie; see the cute ht- file poodle?" "Ya, sport, va, va, va! Say. fellow, whered you get the curf'
 "IIi, Smith, what you got, one or those Russian wolf hound pups? What cid you give"
 But Smith and his 4-year-old Boston terrier had passed into the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
"sETs" IN A kANsAssTOWN.
Phase of Character in City of 4o'ooo
 People.

T E uouse in Golfers Weekly.
 r oor,anience sake we classify so- eiety in our town into three groups erst or c,,t glass set, is the arbiter of so- o,a, destiny and the apex toward which every climber tolls. Why nobody seemS r., t,ow The hallmark of the cut glass ere is not different from that Of the painted chine folk the next step ao"h- ward in the social scale, nor of that or ,Te colid silver set, which is made up 10 those who have money and oftlmes lanl- ilv hut who cannot to save thelr hVes' make land in either cut glass or painted china circles. Getting into the cut glass set is not matter of recipe or formu'a. Granted q dress suit dinner jacket and an ability to wait patiently, and any nresentable man may attempt 1t With ialr show of success. A college fraterhity pun improves his chances
 The women find it harder sledding, but it is a mater of local record that one voung woman who worked downtown on n salary of $50 and who had neither fam-
 
 ,v connection nor influential friends to smooth the way, reached the top in TWO vears bv dint of sheer cleverness. And vol o,,r lines of social demarkation, coiieo so looaely in places, are drawn so tightly in others that the family of no governor ar other state dgnitary has ever been able to make place for itself inside
 Money counts for little when you come to reckon up the social assets of a ram i,v. With s15OO year life may be very comfortable. On this not extravagant iii- come one may keep wife in comlort and rear and educate the average sizeo brood of children. On $1500 one may hVe in a detached cottage bordered with green grass. He may bathe in porcelain tup and exert the househ holder's inaiiehapic prerogatives of feeding the furnace ma watering the grass through the noz|ie or a garden hose. He may also peions to d c,ub. entertain occasionally, go to the the- atre with some frequency, ana nave money in hand to pay the premium on the life insurance when it falls due. On 5000 a year he may keep his own horse at convenient boarding stable. And on saooo he may mildly cultivate taste in Oriental rugs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
The RabhlnloaI Conference.

Dr. NJ Newfield. who attended the Cen tral Conference of the American Rabbis which met at Frankfort on July 1 to 10, inclusive. was honored by being ap- pointed a member of the governing board, limited to Il. The conference has a mem bershlp of about 250, and includes large number of rabbis of exceptional ability and rare scholarship. pr. Newfield read a paper entitled, .sThe Rabbi in His Rela- tion to Ffaternal and Charitable Organ izations."
 I've had a delightful meeting said Rabbi Newfield. Frankfort is a small, quiet town and its summer climate Is notably attractive. We selected that place because it was quiet The absence or smoke, dirt and high pressure living made it ideal from our point of view. Are there many Jews in Frankfort? do you ask No, Frankfort is peculiar in that respect. There is only one Jew in the entire town. That seems strange indeed, but neVerthe- less it is a fact"
 On his way to Michigan Dr. Newheld stopped in Cincinnati to attend the tweh- ty-ifth anniversary celebration ot the first graduate of Union college. which was founded by the late lamented pr. l. NJ. Wise. pr. Newfield is vice president of the Alumni association, and in the ab- senee of the president he presided at the exercises: It was a brilliant gathering and the alumni in attendance numbered o7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
Bessemer as County Seat.

That new county will be formed out of slices of Jefferson, Tuscaloosa and other counties touching Jefferson, with Bessemer as the county capital. seems well assured" said R. H. Walker of Athens, who is attending the annual meeting of the Alabama Press associa- ton.
 'The question of six new counties. in- cluding the one referred to, will be voted on at the November election. The senti- ment of the state seems friendly to the proposition to increase the number of counties. If the vote is favorable the communities interested will proceed un- der the constitution to organize the said new counties It has long been Besse- mer's burning desire to be county seat Her ambition is laudable and is about 10 be realized"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
COST OF FOOD ON LINERS.
North German Lloyd Company Spent
 Four Million Dollars Last Year.

From the New York Times.
 The cost of feeding the passengers and crows on the North German Lloyd steam ships for the year 1907, according to the report just issued, was more than $40O0,- 900, as against a little more than $7,0OO,- 900 for coal. This amount included every thing from clans and Bismarck herrings to Russian caviar and hothouse grapes
 The new a Ia carte system introduced on the companys steamers last year, 1t was said, caused an increase in the cost of catering for the first cabin passengers in the Atlantic trade, as it created a le- mand for luxuries for the table rather than the more solid joints and poultry of the former table dhote period.
 Some idea may be gathered of the im- mense quantity of food consumed by the passengers from the figures on fresh meats, smoked meats and timed meats. In these alone more than 100000 pounds were consumed. To transport this quan- tity of meats would require five miles or more of refrigerator cars, making total of 21 freight trains of 30 cars each.
 The 661 25S passengers carried by the steamships of the line last year consumed 5,547, 1925 eggs If packed 100 cases to car they would require 119 4o-foot cars to haul them to Hoboken, where the steamships take on their provisions. There was an increase of exactly 100000 eggs in 1907, compared with the consump- ton in the previous year.
 Among the other items of food con- sumed were 100000 pieces of game, 1,400, GOO pounds of poultry, 1S2, 45O blue points. 455,1 ,19O little neck clans and S2,653 crabs and Holsters. The bakers worked up 7,00O.- GOO pounds of flour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
ELDERLY PRIME MINISTERS.

from the Kansas City Star.
 DIT Henry Campbell- Zimmerman, Wio died last Wednesday, became prime minis ter at the age of 69. It is unpreeedentsa in American history for President to as sume office at that age. The nearest ap- proach was the first Harrison who Was 6s when he was inaugurated. He died the next month. No man has ever served as President after reaching the age of "- Buchanan, who came the nearest to doing so, retired when he was es.
 The average age of American Presidents at their inauguration, 54, falls decidedly below the British practice Washington, Jefferson, Madison and J. O. Ada.ns were inaugurated at 57. In recent times inc age has been lower Garfield was le, Arthur 50, Cleveland 47. Harrison 55, Ms- Kinley 53 and Roosevelt 42. The young est prime minister in recent years, the Earl of Rosebery, took office at 1T. MT. Balfour, another preeoeious youth, was 54. But Gladstone was 59 before his dis tinguished service as prime minister be- gan He took office again at T and con- tinued until r. His last term began 1t S3 and continued for two years. Even then ne wrote the queen that his general health was good and only his impaired hearing and vision mpelled him to resign Salisbury entered upon his last term is premier at 65 and retired at 72 Disraeli's spectacular administration began when he was TO and ended when he was 76 Palmerston was Il when he died in of flee.
 It has happened that in recent years few Presidents have long survived the eX- piration of their term. Andrew Johnson died two years after leaving the presi- dency. Grant eight years and Hayes '2 Arthur died the year following the expi- ration of his term and Harrison eight years after giving up office. England has had a somewhat similar experience. me United States has one living eH-President, the United Kingdom two living ex-prlme ministers Campbell-Bannerman died only a few days after resigning sails bury survived one year, Gladstone folr. Disraeli died the year following hls ae- feat. The Earl of Derby resigned the premiership in 1867 and died the next year. The death of Palmerston Tn oH'ce took place in 1S6o
 However, the theory Is not yet estao- lished that the work of great exeeu- tive position is necessarily disastrous 10 health. It is quite possible that ex-Pres- idents and ex-prime ministers die rom the same commonplace causes that are responsible for the carrying off of elderly Pullman porters and hod carriers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

But Interstate Commerce Commis- sioner Clements of Rome, Ga, an excel lent lawyer. thinks the chief obstacle in the way of concerted increase of rates is the antitrust law. That law declares to be illegal every contract. combination, in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the sev- eral states or with foreign nations.
 No matter how reasonable a pro posed increase may be. it becomes, II the movement be at all comprehensive, restraint of competition and a re- straint of competition is a restraint of trade or commerce. There need be no agreement duly signed up, but simply concert of action, and yet concert of action would no doubt be held to be combination in restraint of trade.
 These legal problems induce the rail roads to hesitate, and at this writing they are still hesitating. All things considered, it is perhaps best for all concerned that they should continue to hesitate until the effects of the big growing crops are felt and to some eX- tent measured They may solve the problem, thus putting out of the way a vexed and serious question in a po- litical campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 One of the easiest things is to marry a girl because she made you think you wanted to.
 Maybe the reason some women don [ hesitate to color their hair is because generally it isn't theirs.
 The maddest girl in the world is the one who ate unions because she was sure mo- body was going to call, and then he came.
 A good way to get men to drink plenty of water and pay lots of money for 1t would be to put an internal revenue tax on it.
 A man is hardlly ever prouder of any thing than when he sat in the same smok- ing room of a sleeping car with some pol ilcian and told him what time it was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
Commissioner Clements On Rates

Railroad earnings are not satisfac- tory, and railroad managers are indeed puzzled over an increase that will give them credit to secure capital for exten- sions and improvements. They need money for various improvemtns more than they need money for dividends.
 If they increas rates the first com plaint lodged with the interstate com merce commission brings before it the uuestion of reasonableness. All inter- state rates under the rate law of con \ress are supposed to be reasonable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
The Cotton Crop.

T recently visited North Carolina and South Carolina, and never have seen finer cotton in the fields" said John w. Wade president of the Howell Cotton company. The plants were remarkably tall and strong, and were well fruted.
 "The crop all over the south is large and ia in excellent condition. It is already far enough advanced to insure a pretty good yield, no matter what happens, and # nature continues kind little longer, we will have an immense crop.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
pEATHBED STATISTICS.

From the Atchison Globe.
 When a great man dies, no one is in- terested in learning who surrounded his deathbed, but the news is always sent out People care no more to know than to hear if he were laid out in the parlor or bedroom. or if he were attred in a shroud or his regular clothes. But al Atchison inquirer has measured ms Deo and finds that without unseemly crowoihs it will accommodate sixteen. How, theH. can 30 and 40 surround the deathoeos oi the great men, as told in the telegraph
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
Birminoham Real Estate.

"The real estate market is strong. and there are many inquiries for both city and suburban property" said Robert Jemison, Jr. "I look for active trading in the tau and for still greater activity next spring
 T feel that next year is going to bring high degree of prosperity throughout the country, and when normal conditions do return Birmingham is sure to occupy the center of the stage. so far as the south is concerned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
GOLD.

By Thomas Hood Gold, gold, gold, gold! Bright and yellow hard and cold, Molten. graven, hammered and roiieo' Heavy to get and light to hoid' Iloarded, bartered bought ana soid' Stolen, borrowed, squandered, doieo, Spurned by the young, put husseo py tns
 old To the very edge of the churchyard mold! Price of many a crime untold, Gold, gold, gold, gold! Good or bad a thousandfold!
 How widely its uses vary To save. to ruin, to curse, to bless, As even it's minted coins express, Now stamped with the image of good
 Queen Bess
 And now of bloody Maryl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
From the Louisville courier-Journal.

From the Louisville Courier-Jourhai'
 HE indefinite postponement of the (l0 trial of Prince Zu Eulenpurs oi
 Germany for perjury, may or may not be, so far as governmental pros- ecution is concerned, the end or the leu- tonic drama of scandal, but the ecnoes awakened by recent journalistic expos- ,,ras are certain to be loud and prolonged. The downfall of a great statesman anu d;nlomat is not received in silence. Ana zu Eulenburg, wit, poet, drama usl' story-writer, politician, amoassaooi anu former favorite of the Kaiser IS oo"n'
 Others have fallen with him. count von Moltke, Count Tynar, Gen. Von ho- henhau are men whose names caiiieu weight in the German fatherlaho. pu' +beir baloes are no longer straight Nay to the popular eye the haloes are no ions- CT visible at all.
 Nevertheless, the serious feature or the whole business does not lie in the pureis nersonal scandals. Nations hourlsh III spite of the sins and peccadilios ol 'heir statesmen and generals. But there 10 reason for believing that these henioeis of the Round Table are no solitary peaAs of vice The German army Is reported 10 ,,o ;nfacted with the same virus and, II this charge be true the gravity oi '''e situation at once becomes apparent
 Whether true or not, the charge "ricn is now going the rounds has often peeh made before. Many years ago. N"ii I1lrichs. a Characterization of1iclai' anu renuted to have been the hnest La'ii' scholar of his time in Europe, wrote q .or,as or remarkable books which make the revelations of Harden pale into ihs's nificance. According to Ulrichs' the Nioe'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
WHILE AWAY FROM HOME

Birmingham people who are leaving home for the summer should have The Age-Herald follow them and thus keep Informed about what is taking place in the city and state during their absence. The Age-Herald will be sent to them at any address at the regular price, and the address will be changed as often as desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
HARD TO GET AROUND IN.

From the AtciilsoH dlopc.
 It is hard enough now to be woman, N ith a cross husband and dishes to wash three times a day. but it is going to be arder. The new sheath corset, made for the directoire gown, goes all the way down to the knees. and the woman wearing one can't sit down and couldn't get to fire on lime if 1t was in the next block.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Candidate Taft is said to be trying to win the gratitude of the country by ting his acceptance speech down to $500 words. This number is. however. too large by at least 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

The days are becoming shorter and summer heat is on the wane, but the height of the season at the mountain resorts Is yet due. August is the month of months for social gayety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Last October's panic gave the coun- try a great jolt, but the bumper crops now in sight will overcome all effects of the recent depression. When nature is at her best she is all powerful; and this is one of her high record years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
About Persons,

Ira H. Virgin, president of the city council of Montgomery; R. B. Lowe, alder man of Ward 5, Montgomery, and David A. Mccall, prominent merchant of Montgomery. are in Birmingham on busi- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

The war department will begin next week to discover an American balloon that can give Von Zeppelin cards and spades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

The boy method of carrying pack ages does not alarm the express com panies, for the eceentricities of boys when alone on the road are fully un- derstood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Gadsden Journal: Birmingham has but one candidate for mayor. Capt. Frank F.. OBrien now has a clear field since the resignation of Melville Drennen. The unique feature of his candidacy now is the fact that he is pushing his campaign as vigorously as though he had the most strenuous opposition, and hopes to make record on votes cast in the selection of an incumbent of this office. Captain OBrien is a pioneer of the Magic City and deservedly popular. He is well qual- flied to administer the affairs of Greater Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

All Newport As reading the new book, "The Sheriff and Sassiety,., or the Grocers' Last Shot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

"Three Weeks" is to be put on the stage, and Senator Tom Platt is ex- pected to be a first nighter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

When MT. Fairbanks goes to Quebec to meet the Prince of Wales he will not be expected to lug in American pontics of the campaign brand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Uncle Sam is in court seeking to get back something of a loan of million to Jamestown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

It is now Elihu Root, IL D., Mul. D. He got the latter degree at Billy Null doon's justly famous institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

The Prince of Wales comes over for the sixth time to Canada. MT. Taft is not the only globe trotter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Birmingham's summer-resort wealth CT has returned, bringing its trunk along for stay to frost time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

The New Jersey mosquitoes are about to hold a meeting. hoping in that way to make the wearing of sheath gowns compulsory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

In the best six sellers of the period no heroine is permitted to become a suffragette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

McCarren and McGuffey both think home politics are as imperialistic as they are in the Philippines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Artist Reuterdahl's visit to Saga more Hill must have been full of inter- est if both talked their real beliefs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

The height of Hitchcock's office above the sidewalk will not compel him to keep high standards always before his eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
A TIGHTwAD.

"A HUH " AL "He said he was sorry. q know he was sorry What makes you think that?' Didn't 1t cost him S4?'
 A NOTE OF CHEER. Climb to greet the morning, Struggle up the slope; Never in the darkest storm Say goodbye to hope! Climb to greet the morning Courage in your eyes; Promise gleams behind the cloud, Rainbowed in the skiesl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

The Coal Barons are now convinced that pennant winning is no holiday af- fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Secretary Cortelyou is the veteran fat fryer, after all, and the Hon. George Rumsey Sheldon is but an understudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Gambling has been barred, but cleo tion bets are being made just as in other days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

St. Swithins day was rainy, and that is what is giving us so much wet weather The wetness is due to last forty days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
CAPT. FRANK P. o'BRlEN.

Montgomery Times: Hon. Frank F. O'Brien of Birmingham is to be unopposed in his aspirations to be the first mayor of Greater Birmingham As a former Mont gomerian, Captain OBriens friends here felicitate him upon this preferred piece Of political fortune. He is worthy the dis tinction that awaits him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

All democrats are accepting without audible protest the decree that limits their campaign contributions to $1O, 900 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

Dr. Wiley, the governments food ex- pert, is about to investigate baby foods. They need it-at least, all but one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
AN ERROR IN JUDGMENT.

AN ERROR IN JUDGEMENT.
 "How would you like to have a new Mother Goose book?" asks the unso- phisticated aunt from Kansas of the little Boston boy.
 .Thank you, awnt," replied Plato Smith. 1T do not care for such inane drivel, but it you would procure for me a copy of Anacreon I should like to renew my ac- ouaintance with his fine old spirit of abandon"