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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Students Who Do Not Study

The University of Chicago is trying to unload the student who loafs-who devotes his time to society instead of his books and lectures. President Jud- son says the university wants not more but better students. The author ities of the university are endeavor- ing to meet this position by requiring each undergraduate to secure 96 honor points in his studies in the course of four years, g of the 36 to be obtained in his first year. Under the operation of this rule 100 Of last years fresh men have been automatically dropped from the rolls, and they are now busy explaining to their fond parents why they were dismissed.
 Other colleges are troubled with ''fiunkers" also, but many of them are striving to swell their lists of students rather than bettering them. These college loafers set bad example. They are in the way of those who are paying their way. They lower the av- craze scholarship, and President Jud- son has certainly started an excellent reform movement The student who loafs is to be weeded out in Chicago.  ous student body should be overcome in all institutions, and an effort made to maintain a higher standard of scholarship. The University of Chi cago sets the pace, and other institu- tions should get in line, even some in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
COM ERISM.
From the Chattanooga Times.

From the Chattanooga Times.
 Governor Conner of Alabama has a vacancy on the supreme court to fill by appointment and it is intimated that he must know that the applicant who gets the job thinks as he does on public ques- tions. It is going to take Alabama 9, long time to recover from the ill-effect of her experience with Comerism. Col. R. B. Kyle of Gadsden, one of the sound est thinkers of the state, a progress sive citizen, and man of affairs, warns the people that if they want to enjoy the sanctity of their home, free from intrusion by mercenary officers of the government" that they will refuse the proposition to engraft ill-considered amendment in their constitution in order to help Comerism to maintain it's demoral- izing hold upon the business and enter prise of the state. The strong men of Alabama are about to make themselves heard and felt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Gasoline In Great Demand

The big oil fields of the world are located in this country, in Burmah, Dutch East Indies, and in the Baku district in Russia Other fields may be found and developed, but at pres ent the supply of the world comes chiefly from the three countries named.
 Where there is oil there is also gas oline, for the latter is a product of petroleum. It is called motor spirit in great Britain. The consumption of gasoline is rising rapidly, it being the fuel of nearly all the automobiles in the world, and if airships are to be- come as numerous as automobiles the oil fields will indeed be pushed to keep up an adequate supply of gasoline. The fields of Mexico, now being de- veloped, will be needed if the demand for gasoline is to be increased.
 Alcohol could be used in the place of gasoline, but thus far gasoline has been a cheaper substitute. Any rise in the price of gasoline would cer- tainly lead to a greater production of denatured alcohol, both for fuel and lighting purposes. The production of denatured alcohol once promised to be- come a national industry, but the low price of gasoline has prevented large use of the former. The airships may boom the manufacture on the farms from various vegetable products of de- natured alcohol, simply because the oil fields cannot supply enough gaso- line to meet its varied uses in all parts of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Of Political Interest

"Observer," who analysed the poli- tics in the amendment meeting held in Birmingham last week and contributed an article to the Montgomery Adver- tiser. evidently knows Alabama well. The amendment prohibitionists who spoke on that occasion were throwing dust into the eyes of their hearers when they declared their cause twas not political; but Observer" states facts which show that the amendment scheme reel1s with politics.
 The Age-Herald of yesterday repro duced Observers" article in full, but if you failed to read if, look up copy of the paper and read it today. It Is a most instructive article and is we'll worth perusal.
 The leading champions of constitu- tional prohibition never tire of telling the public that the sentiment in favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Church and Politics.

q am not a member of either of the large church denominations whose min isters seem to be committed to the amendment proposition, but as feel deep interest in the Christian religion which I profess. I regret to see a ten dency to mix church and politics, said a well-known citizen.
 q was really pained to read that the Pastors union had passed a resolution indorsing the amendment seeking to put prohibition in the constitution. Pro- hibition itself might be good thing, certanly favor it for small towns. But this prohibition amendment agita- ton Is in the interest of office-sesk- CTS and professional prohibit1onits. The church and state drift is the re- suit. It Is not only politics, but it is dirty politics.
 ''f have had all sorts of political ex- perience and know whereof speak. If constitutional prohibition were to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

be ratified at the polls, would there be any less drinking than there is in the state of Maine? An enormous quaari- ty of liquor Is shipped into Maine every year and much drunkenness is seen there. Prohibition Is a great sean- dai in Maine and if the amendment were to be adopted in Alabama We would have dreadful condition of af- fairs, simply because public sentiment is not strong for the enforcement e1 laws that practically crush out per snnal liberty. All of us, I am snre' will remember the Mobile case where home of a law-abiding citizen was searched by deputes for liquor ana the young lady of the house was made to open her trunk so that the officers might look through it, which they did Yes 1t is dirty politics and graft. The churches will be hurt if their pas-' tors continue to take an active part In DOliticS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Prosperous Condition.

Business conditions in the south con- tinue to improve" said Thomas W. Gen try of Richmond, representative of the Richmond Locomotive works. When l was in Birmingham several weeks ago had just come from Mississippi and re- ported business improving, although there was a considerable feeling of depression over the poor cotton crop outlook.
 q spent last week in Georgia, and as keep fully informed about southern busi- ness. can say that the situation is very encouraging indeed. The cotton crop IS short-in some sections very short; out the high price will make it pay about as well as if a full crop with lower prices had been in sight.
 "The Birmingham district seems to be in fine shape. The industrial activity must impress everyone, and the people here are naturally looking forward to great degree of prosperity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
IN HOTEL LOBBlES
Railroad Traffic Officials.

Traffic Manager C. l.. Thomas of the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton rail- way. with headquarters in Cincinnati, was visitor in Birmingham yesterday. He was accompanied by the general south ern agent, Stuart 4. Allen
 This is my first trip south" said MT. Thomas but I have for years been familiar with the Birmingham district and its resources. For several months the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton has been contemplating establishing com mercial agency in this city, realizing that as tonnage producer the Birmingham district easily outranks any other sec tion of the south.n
 After looking over the field yesterday both MT Thomas and MT. Allen de- cided to open an office here at once, and have selected as their representa- tive V. E. Whitaker. the local agent of the Seaboard Air Line, who will be com mercial agent. Mr. Whitaker is well known to the local railroad fraternity and is popular with the large shippers.
 In addition to the Birmingham district Mir Whitaker will have in his territory the southern part of Alabama with the exception of Mobile. the southern part of Georgia and the state of Florida.
 The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton has for about three years past been in the hands of a receiver in the person of Judson Harmon, the present democratic governor of Ohio. The recelvership how ever, was recently terminated and the nropertv is now dominated by the Balti- more and Ohio. It is understood that it will be operated separately, however, and that MT Thomas will have full charge of all traffic matters. He is traffic man of recognized ability, having had years of experience with the Erie and other lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Great and Good Man Gone

The death of Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota is a national loss. This popular democrat was serving third term as governor and he was the only man of his party, perhaps, who could have been elected in a state so strong ly republican as Minnesota. He not only did not seek the nomination the last time, but tried to dissuade his friends from placing his name before the convention; but it was felt that he was the only democrat who could win, and while not a candidate, he was made the standard bearer by aeclama- ton and was elected by a decisive ma jority.
 Governor Johnson was a candidate for the democratic nomination for president in 1908, and it was believed by many of his admirers that had he been earlier in the field he instead of Mir. Bryan, would have carried off the honor He accepted his defeat with characteristic grace, but his following throughout the country was growing steadily and he was regarded as the probable nominee of the democracy in 1912.
 He was a splendid type of the self made American. Reared in poverty he had to struggle for his education He had very little schooling, but by close application to books when he could find tine for study he broad ened his intellectual horizon and came to be recognized before he had reach ed the age of 30 as an exceptionally well equipped man for public life. As | governor of Minnesota many difficult problems confronted him, but he rose
 to the occasion and distinguished him | utiye as well as an honest and fear less one. He was full of spirit and 1 possessed rare qualities of leadership but he was never self-seeking and notwithstanding the conspicuous posi- tion he occupied before the nation, he was singularly unpretentious. With his wide experience in politics his thorough knowledge of men, his natural talent for statesmanship and | his fine mental poise, Governor John son would have made an ideal presi | dent Dead at the age of AS, when SC much of honor was in store for him and when the country needed his ser
 vices, he will be mourned by men O.
 all parties and by all conditions O. | men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

From the Chattanooga Times.
 More than two thousand representative Alabama democrats, among them four ex- governors, judges of courts, lawyers, doc- tors. farmers and workingmen, met in Montgomery Wednesday and protested in the most solemn and serious way, O against the putting of prohibition in the constitution, and @ against the seculari- zation of the church through the actlve engagement of its pulpits in the game or politics. The question of prohibition py statutory enactment was not toucned upon and is in no way involved In the pending issue and men of all shades or opinon on that subject were Tn aosolute agreement on the two main propositions indicated above. Strong resolutions were adopted with practical unanimity, the full text of which was published in these columns yesterday morning.
 The most gratifying significance of this conference Is that men of affairs, or sound judgment and high character are beginning to realize the tremendous in- iurv the continued and violent-and 1t must always be violent-agitation Of thus question is not only to business but to tba harmony and concord of every com munity affected by it; and that realizing if they have at last determined to take A. hand in the settlement in common sense and effectual way. And that means that the same sort of men in Tennessee and Georgia will be called on in the same manner at no late day to take much the same sort of action if we are to be spared the shocking condition of discord. bitterness and strife now afflicting Ala bama.
 In this connection it is noteworthy that the general sentiment of the Montgomery conference was against the restoration of the public drinking saloon as it formerly existed in the state. and we believe tha- sentiment to be general even in Tennes- see The problem now will be how to set tie the question so as to remove IL rom political contention and put stop to the constantly recurring agitation and the consequent bitterness, animosity ana ois- cord 1t arouses.
 The suggestion was made by the leaders of the. conference and 1t seemed to be the opinion of all that as Alabama had the most stringent prohibition laws ever put upon a statute book, 1t would be the part of fairness as well as of wisdom to wait and see how those laws operated If they are enforced and perform the good promised for them then they should stand and be commended to neishporins states: but if they should, fail If they should be no moro observed or enforced than they have been in other states, then 1t would be time enough to talk about modification and the enactment of such laws as would be supported by public sentiment and therefore susceptible of rigid and exact enforcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
NIGHT.

Douglas Mallock, Tn Forest Land.' The arms of night enfold the tired day, i The heavens light their million little
 lamps, And where the sun beheld the worlds af-
 fray,
 The gentle moon reviews the sleeping
 camps. Thank God fo night; thank God that men
 must sleep; Thank God that men must pause in toll
 for gain For, did they not, their eyes must ever
 weep,
 For, did they not, their hearts must
 ever pain. Thank God for sleep; thank God for
 night and rest; I take the balm and press it to my eyes Here I shall slumber, head upon my
 breast, And here, refrAshAd. behold the new day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Cranford in City.

'"This prattle about the opponents ot the amendment being liquor men Is all baby talk said Captain Jack Cranford of Jasper, who passed through blrnlins- ham yesterday on his way to Louisville where he will spend few days. some of the best men in the fight against the amendment were fighting for temperance when the other side was taking the keely cure.
 After talking with all the representative business men of Jasper, have come to the conclusion that the amendment VIII lose. Our conservative thinking business men are just as I have found yours, with A few exceptions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A chip of the old block is nearly all ways mostly knot holes.
 Men may come and men may go, but the cook goes forever.
 The reason men like firtatious wom- an so much Is she makes each one think all the others do.
 man can be just as big fool over politics as over a woman; but he can find 1t out in the first case, never in the latter
 Church Is such a good influence on a woman that when she Is there she can pray for the Lord to lessen tho vanity of the woman in the pew ahead, who has on a better hat than she has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
"GARISH DAYS"

Who tells his 'garish days goodbye
 Slips from the sounding world And walks beneath a placid sky
 And treads the grass impearled With dewy drops, and seasons round
 Finds something new to praise, You'd think transeendent bliss had found
 And yet, his ',garish days They haunt him still, and on tie hill
 And down the quiet lane A wild, sweet song is throbbing still,
 His heart holds one refrain That ne'er will cease until his breath
 Has stolen soft away And the cooling, sacred hand of death
 Has smoothed his brow for aye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Lonu at CuIIman.

Tom Long of Walker county, who made a strong speech against the amendment yesterday at Cullman. passed through Birmingham late in the afternoon on his way to his home in Jasper.
 q did not go to Cullman for the pur- pose of delivering a speech. mereiy went on a summons as witness in the Gun;er vs. Pollak case. but after I got there I was asked to address the people on tine pending political issues. l had large and enthusiastic audience. Gull man seems to have as many voters who are against the amendment as Walker The Cullman farmers are emphatically against the amendment"
 MT. Long, in referring to the Weakley episode at Oakman, in Walker county, said: "There was no boisterous demon stration. There was no noise. Judge Wealsley was given a respectful hearing. I did not call time on him, although I had the right to do so He consumed 8 minutes in replying to me, while the reg ular-fixed limit was 15 minutes. l spoke altogether only 35 minutes, and. Weakley spoke 70.
 "All the ultra prohibitionists in Walker are for Mallory for governor. J. w. Shep- herd, State Senator Leith and several other prominent men have so expressed themselves Judge Weakley will not get a handful of votes in Walker county. Four-hfths of the men who listened to him and myself were farmers. In quot ing that second clause for the amend ment proposition, Judge Weakley ieft out the word not When l called him to task about it he said it was a slip"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Future of Alabama Democracy.


 ".The Associated Prohibition Press is the name of the publicity bureau Of the national Anti-Saloon league said man who keeps up with such matters. 'News items are sent out weekly describing the nroeress of the prohibition movement throughout the country.
 "Tbis weeks letter is devoted largely 10 Birmingham and Alabama and nave heen wondering if all the information sent ont from week to week is as in- accurate and misleading as is the data given on Birmingham.
 By the way, there has been some talk about the possibility of split Tn the democratic party of Alabama on oroni- bition and a consequent realignment or all the political factors in the seate. In this connection it is interesting to note what the Associated Prohibition Press this week says on the subject For m stance I find this language:
 "It is necessary to understand this situation in order to accurately gauge the results of local and state prohibition epitomized below. For the last two years the prohibition element in the democratic party has controlled her policies and suc- cessfully led the fight for law enforce ment of the statewide prohibition legis- lation.
 ".But as a matter of fact, the dem ocratic party is in increasing danger or being rent in twain through the desper- ate attempt to recover their former su- premacy, being made by the liquor pol iticians still remaining in her ranks. ".For during the past two years the only distinct alignment in state politics has been prohibition versus anti-prohibi- |. ton and the parts of the state during that time has been due to the fact that the enforcement of the law has been back from the start by an almost ols- tinct prohibition party movement, of course so far within the ranks Of the democratic organization.
 "'In the very fact of the case, how | ever such an anomaly-a prohibition | party still remaining in political move ment locally indifferent and nationally hostile to this issue-cannot long resist | and all signs indicate a sensational de- | nouement within the next twelve-month. l "This is indeed significant language to my mind and I am wondering whether l these predictions will come true and whether a genuine prohibition party is | to be formed which will become so en- trenched as to relegate the democratic party and all it stands for, to the rear in 1 Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Friend of the South
men.

B. F. Yoakum, chairman of the exec utive committee of the Rock Island Frisco lines, is one of the busiest as he is one of the ablest railroad men in the country, but he is never too busy at his headquarters in New York to participate in various movements for the upbuilding of the south and west. He Is now conducting party of rep resentative southern farmers through the east for the purpose of inspecting the good roads of that section. He is a pioneer in good roads work, and he never tires of it. An effort will be made to induce him to attend the Al abama Good Roads convention in Bir- mingham October IA and 15.
 MT. Yoakum is an excellent talker as we'll as a convincing writer. He is southerner by birth and education and he would doubtless be glad to address the convention. He is in touch with every southern and western interest and knows almost as much about farming as James J. Hill. His address entitled "The Farmers and the Rail- roads," delivered before the Farmers union of Oklahoma recently, showed broad knowledge and honest thought. It was altogether an admirable ad- dress, and that or something similar should be delivered at frequent inter- vals in farming sections. He would add greatly to the interest of our State Fair or Good Roads gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
ABOUT HALLEY'S COMET

trips ago, it saw two unknown conti- nents, it now beholds a new world, richer and fairer than the old; and what, on it's last trip, was the sum of human progress. is now hardly human recollec- ton. Man, mounting infinitely. has left it all behind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

A Pittsburg cashier described as buxom beauty is charged with being about $8000 short in her accounts. Still she will probably get lot of sym pathy, being so good-looling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

FAIR EXCHANGE. Ever more we borrow Of the rainbow's ray; Grief can take tomorrow If joy will give today
 Atlanta Constitution. Ever more we borrow Of our neighbours pay; We will pay tomorrow If we can't today.
 Boston Herald. Ever more we borrow When at bridge we play; We may pay tomorrow If we win today.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer. 4S Ever more we borrow For the grand display; We will win tomorrow, Let us strut today.
 Houston Post. 2 Ever more we borrow Iris a painful theme, Sometimes pawning trinkets That we cant redeem.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

It has been proposed to hold lodge meetings in a balloon. After the lodge meeting was over maybe some of the members wouldn't be in a condition to slide down a rope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Enoauement To Be Announced.

Lisbon, September H.-According to the local newspapers ,the engagement of King Manuel to Princess Alexandra, daugh- ter of the Duke of Fife, will be of ficially announced at Windsor Castle, November 15, the Kings birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Still, the neighbors of Frederick Pinney Earle should be grateful to him for giving them a real live topic to talk about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

THE WAY TO TREAT TROUBLE. Let old Trouble go,
 Speed him on his way, Don't say, Have a chair"
 Asking him to stay. Act as if you didn't
 Know he was about, Then he'll get discouraged And soon he'll shuff1e out!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Under the Fuller law the good housewife is prohibited from making blackberry wine. even wine to be taken for the stomaehs sake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Robert Burns contributes poem 10 a Mississippi paper by special re- quest.' Wonder how the editor got into communication with Bobby?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

If Walker county presents a fair ex- ample of what the state will do in de- feating the amendment, there will be a landslide on the right side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Judging from the shortness of Mr. Harriman's will, breyity is not only the soul of wit, but also has some- thing to do with making money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Vesuvius is smoking again, being unable to quit bad habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Even the fire hose doesn't seem to have much effect on English suffra- gettes. They must wear waterproof hose themselves.