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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
Uncle Sam'S Cook Book

Uncle Jim Wilson.,s perpetual Secre- tary of Agriculture. Is the author of the official cook book, the first one ever issued by this government. or per haps by any other government .this side of Turkey And the country will be surprised to hear that the keynote of the official cook book is Eat Meat" All through it runs a defense of meat eating and sly attacks on vegetarian ism, for Uncle Jim can be as sly and noiseless as even the gumshoe sena- tor from Missouri.
 The book deals at length with neck steaks. It shows how an intelligent cook can make pound of neck, pre- sumably grown in Iowa, as tasty as sirloin steak. Uncle Jim tells the wom- en of America how to cook neck steaks to give them the relish of the best cuts. He certainly is dandy and his book would become one of the best sellers if the American woman would believe for a moment what he says It can however be procured free by applying to ones congressman. That congressman will, however, send no guaranty with the book.
 The title of the book explains it's object, "Economical Use of Meats in the Home" The brisket, the chuci, rib, the flank, as well as the neck, are all exalted and made by Author Jim Wilson to serve in star parts All are full of nutriment and all can be rendered palatable. "Tama Jim" has issued his cook book at the psycho- logical moment and every man will want it even if every woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

to forget. but if leaders of the drastic statewide prohibition movement have boasted that they would yet have prohi- btlon written in the organic law of Ala bama. The only way to make sure of keeping the dead issue from coming to life and preventing another amendment movement from getting start, Is fasten down the coffin lid tight and bury the corpse under an avalanche of ballots on May ?.
 .sO'N Neal. who won the gratitude of the conservative people of Alabama by or ganizing for the great anti-amendment victory, will win in the primary by even a larger majority than the constitutional prohibition was beat by Colonel Mall lory, a most excellent gentleman per sonally. made the amendment submission enactment possible and that being so, 1t is pretty safe bet that he will not carry a dozen counties in the, state. will eoncede him Dallas, his home coun- tys but his majority even there will be swall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

the approaching election. After upholding
 the needs of a strong second chamber
 the lords voted-175 to 17-that possession
 of a peerage should no longer of itself
 give the right to sit and vote in the House
 of Lords" The surrender of this an- cient right, which outruns and outdates any rights possessed by the commons, is after all but a preparation against the coming election. It is expected to soften the hearts of the English voters. although it will stand as a solemn and historic declaration of the house of lords. Hereditary privileges cannot be so effectively by the liberals after this declaration. The lords have played politics excelently.
 Both sides may never be said to be ready for the electoral battle, and the lords have perhaps been more skillful than their opponents. Just what will bring on the election remains to be seen, but as the lords will not accept the As quith programme and the commons do not want a strong second chamber, it is plain an election can be brought on when. ever the liberals are ready.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
MT. Carnegie and Detroit

ne years ago Andrew Carnegie of- d to give Detroit s750,OO0 with which rect central library and branches. gift was offered on the customary negie terms, namely, the city was to gate itself to contribute 10 per cent he amount annually in maintenance support of the public libraries thus Eed.
 1901 the city of Detroit accepted by hlar vote the gift, but twice after
 ds it was voted down. The common hell of Detroit has, however. accepted Carnegie offer, and the long contro- |y is ended.
 rule Carnegie libraries have hed excellently. The Carnegie terms hlV. hold city up to its public duty. tity should be glad to furnish free |ks to all if in that way it can secure
 |er citizens. Intelligence makes for |eher level of citizenship, and in this Andrew Carnegie becomes a public efactor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
How far can I praise hims
 Much Ado About Nothing.
No Tariff Mar With Canada


 he northern border states have con1' ed the Taft-Aldrich administration to
 eh up a scheme of suspense that will l ble the standpatters to extend mini Ia rates to Canada, thus avoiding a haging tariff war. The arrangement he announced tomorrow, at potn |shington and Ottawa. It is believed |t it is simply suspense of maximum ks until a reciprocity treaty between two countries can be negotiated. kada wins her point because the ad- Iistration dare not face a line of in
 aant states.
 ! order to save his face" Canada has |nted to MT Taft few small conces- ks in duties and in return the Pres ht will urge Congress to take steps to lure substantial measures Of reciprocity |n Canada. Pending negotiations there To be truce.
 his is a pretty satisfactory solution of 4d standpat situation. We sell Canada Ids each year to the value of $780, boo. and we buy from her imports |th about s1oo,ooo,OOo, chiefly new ma 'als.
 he Springfield Republican now de- hds free trade with Canada ''or the t thing$o it," because such policy tld enormously benefit both countries
 "public sentimen in the United States .t last coming around to this view Thy not try it with a view fitting it
 hll other American countries? This
 Respectfully submitted to Aldrich, .ee & Go. for consideration and as- |lation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
ACME OF LuxURY

From the New York Sun.
 Tt certainly is nice to be rich" said one of two matinee girls as they made their exit from a crowded afternoon performance.
 What now?" asked the other.
 Didn't you notice the little squabble in front of us over that vacant seat? !? Those two girls on one side of 1t were fussing audibly about having to hold their numerous wraps in their laps while the gentleman on the other side of it calmly removed his coat and hat and placed them on the unoccupied seat. Finally he overheard the remarks aimed at him and leaning toward the girl nearest he very politely informed her that she might put her things on top of his coat, but that the seat was his by right of having paid for It. He told her that he always bought an extra one for that very purpose when he attended the theatre. Now, call that the height of luxury, don't your"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
Exit Hereditary Lawmakers

he present session of the English par bent is certainly preparing to make |ory. At present both houses are get ready for the approaching election, |ch cannot be deferred much beyond ". The chief movements on both sides |e an eye single to another appeal to people.
 kis is why Premier Asquith's plan the House of Lords is con- kative. He is trying to strengthen his " in the country, and his moderate kramme will doubtless have that ef- ' He proposes that the lords shall Explicitly precluded from amending |etecting money bill, and as to gem l legislation he proposes that any bill th the commons have passed and the
 
 *ons shall become law without the Hent of the lords, provided that two s shall have elapsed between the in- &uction of fAthe bill and it's third pas
 by the commons. He further pro- ks to shorten the parliamentary term lve years.
 k& liberals are thus placed in position " that no bill which Is not desired ! me country can be discussed and La three times extending over a pe-
 of two years, and many voter will
 ot this argument.
 lords are also busy preparing for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
THE REpoRTER,s ENVOY

By Berton Braley in Puck. When earth's last paper is printed, and the forms and the metal are cold, When the newest scandal is ancient, and the latest extra Is sold, We shall loaf--and, Lord. how we need it!-with nothing at all to do Till the boss of the perfect paper shall call us to work anew. Ano when we shall work as we'd like to. each on his own machine; And the truth shall be in our copy and nothing shall intervene; We shall write real stories about them-- beggar and millionaire For an editor keen and fearless, a paper that's on the square, We shall work in rush and hurry, for that Is the goodly game. But we shall not dig in the gutter for
 stories of fifth and shame; And the copy readers above us shall leave
 our "features'' alone. And the stories that fill the columns ws
 shall recognize as our own! We shall have no fool assignments no
 cruel missions of pain. TO torture tho broken hearted or blacken
 the sinners staIn; We shall scoop and be scooped a-plenty.
 we shall love the furry and noise, We shall fight with the business office
 and fuss with the copy boys; But each of us shall be human and each
 of us shall be free To write the thlns as he sees it for the Paper Flat Ought To Be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES.
As to Bringing Farmers

Since the matter of starting move ment for inducing good class of farmers and gardeners to come to our district and raise fruit. vegetables, poultry and stock. was brought to the attention of the public through Mr. Ford, president of the Chamber of Com merce all kipds of foolish ideas and ridiculous statements are heard from people who ought to know better" said sertion has been made that there arc 200, ,000 farmers in Alabama who know how to raise foodstuffs and who should be invited to come to Jefferson coun- ty. Alabama has at the present time about 1,4oo.0o0 white population. That includes, of course, men, women and children. Divided by leaves S50,90n grown-up men. Perhaps one-twentieth of them. say 1S.OOO. are farmers and planters, and only one-tenth of these are real farmers who know little more than how to raise cotton and corn. So these 2OO.0O farmers who know how to raise foodstuffs dwindle down to 17o0 by moments investiga- ton. These 1700 good farmers are scattered over 66 counties and we should not be so unpatriotic as to try and taken them away from these counties, because they need them just as bad as we do and need more of them besides.
 But seriously speaking, if we want oood farroere to come to our district we will have to get them from the west and north and east, certainly not from Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
POINT OF VIEW
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Apropos of J. Pierpont Morgan's im- mense resources, as shown in his re- cent proffer of $106,Oo0, 900 wherewith to build more New York subways, . broker said:
 ''Mr. Morgan's wealth causes him to look at money in a large wNy. Oncs, at the Metropolitan club in Fifth ave- nue, l told him of the death of a mn- tual friend.
 How much did he leaveT Mir Nor gan asked
 "A matter of five or six millions, I believe, said.
 MT. Morgan's eyebrows lifted.
 How deceptive circumstances some times are he said. I always supposed him quite comfortably off.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
Moving Time at Hand

April 1 will find quite a number of persons changing their quarters and there are number of business changes along with it,' said real estate man.
 There Is an increasing demand for modern cottages at good rentals. There are a number of stores vacant and the realization of Greater Birmingham has not done as much for store property in the heart of the city as was expected. The fact is, that many new merchants are looking to the subdivisions of Birming- ham for lower rentals and getting close to the trade of locality.
 "Prohibition has left it's impress on store property here in the city proper. There are some apparently good locations that have been vacant for months.
 And there is a Jonah block in the city Very nearly every place on 1t has had a failure during the past two years. It is in the heart of the business dis trict too."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
Crime and Grating

q am deeply impressed with the state ments of Detective Wilson of Pennsyl- vania, who has become the Nemesis of grafters in that state,' said man who reads Pennsylvania papers.
 "Wilson says that along with munici- pal corruption and graft the social evil goes hand in hand. He notes the in- stance of one man who was a liberal contributor to the Voters club that is prosecuting grafters. This man was the owner of 2s places used for criminal purposes of different kinds. He was con fronted with the evidence and is to be prosecuted vigorously.
 'It appears that perfect network of graft and crime exists in all the impor- tant cities in Pennsylvania. Six banks are being prosecuted for raising a fund of s1O5,O0 for bribing councilmen in Pitts burg"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
RErLEcrIoNs OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 A good fellow downtown usually evens it up by being disagreeable at home.
 When man gets caught making a fool of himself he thinks he was one only be- cause he got caught.
 The way rich .men can get into every thing in this world makes you suspicious St. Peter will treat them the same in the next.
 When man is willing to give up q baseball game to go to reception with his wife she has caught him doing some thing much worse.
 All the fun for some people in going to the theatre Is driving everybody else wild by explaining in loud whispers what Is going to happen next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
The Democratic Outlook

'I have been a democrat all my life and a voter for 35 years, but have never had much hope of democratic victory in national election since 1892 until now" said a professional man. "In 1890 I predicted that Grover Cleveland would be the next president and bet money on that proposition, which, of course. I won. I feel al- most as confident now that the dem ocrats will not only carry the next House but the next President will be a democrat. On this line the Wall Street Journal. an able and conserva- tive paper, has these significant re- marks:
 Returning to the political overturn in the Fourteenth congressional dis trict of Massachusetts. it is clear that this is only one of many signs that the country is in revolt against the party in power. The ground of this revolt is largely the relation of the new tariff law to the increase In tn 2 cost of living. Even if the connection is not fully establishe ed from a logical point of view, the republican party has only itself to blame if it has enco,ir- aged the idea that the tariff was the causa causans of general conditions of prosperity or the reverse.
 With the next House of Repre- sentatives generally conceded to the opposition, the leaders of the dominant party are naturally applying themselves to the problem of saving the presi- dency in the election of 1912. Appar- ently, this can only be done by what a veteran politician used to describe as 'pandering little to public opin- ion." In other words, the dominant party can hardly afford to maintain the attitude, which President Taft is finding so unavailing, that the existing Payne -Aldrich law is the best tariff law we have ever had. With every stump this autumn resounding with tht high prices and the enhanced cost oi living. it will probably be found nee. essary for the dominant party to pro pose some alternative to the sweep ing reduction of tariff rates which vii be promised by the opposition
 "'The most obvious ''anchor to wind
 ward" which will be available to tho republican leaders is the 'ts riff board
 President Taft fin this respect at least
 showed greater foresight than those who opposed the creation of such, ( body last year. The gathering clouds
 on the political horizon are likely {.
 make it easy for him to obtain an, appropriation he desires for nor. scientific consideration of costs of pro
 duction and prices than has ever ye
 been ma de. Only by the promise tha this work shall be done with fairness
 and care can the republican party hop, to stem the rising tide of demand fo radical changes The plea that tn tariff should be revised by Its friendc has been worn so threadbare that onl.
 a decisive demonstration, backed by tn Presidents reputation for honesty an, good faith, can give it further avail
 ability as political argument"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
HARRY LAUDER's RECORD
pm the Washington Herald.

From the Washington Herald.
 Since Atlanta has gone dry" the business of the recorders court has in- creased so much that it has become necessary to give him an assistant. The Inference is, of course, that prohibition booze covers more territory per quart than the old fashioned kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

A PACIFIC PERSON. Are you a recent arrival in this townr "Sir, I am indigenous" "Oh. well; no harm meant. I didn't particularly want to know''
 IT'S A QUESTION. When a town changes
 From dry back to wet, Do all ofs the people
 Umbrellas then gstf
 Boston Herald Not all of the people {. And this is no joke; For some you will find who Enjoy good soak"
 A SAD CASE. Poor old Bittersonl His wife runs ovct him rough shod." "He has no one but himself to blame" How do you figure that out?' When they had their first quarrel he crieo, and she has been his boss ever sincs.''
 A SURE THING. Rack to the soil"
 Is a good old cry; That's where we all go,
 When we die!
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
The Amendment I..ue

Those who advocated the prohibition amendment so yehemently last fall would like to have the anti-amenders drop the matter or refer to it only as dead is- sue, but that amendment proposition was such mostrous thing that those who fought it and defeated it by 27,000 major ity are not going to forget so soon,' said a standard democrat.
 "Ycs. the amenders would like for us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
HOME TALENT

From the Chicago Record Herald.
 ..The modern dairyman sits on stool and reads Shakespeare, says tho Bir- mingham Herald, while a machine affords relief to the cows" Not in In- diana There they believe in encourag- Ing home talent, and cut out Shakespeare for George Barr McCutcheon. David Gra- ham Phillips and Meredith Nicholson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
Popular Prices

"The popular prices being charged for the music festival to be held here next month should be appreciated by the pub lic,' said music lover. ''The best seats for the night performances would be worth s2 or s2.5o. but the management is aking only regular theatre prices 50 for the best. I understand that if the Jefferson is filled every night and at the two matinees there will be no deficit, but that 1t will require full houses to pay out. It will be an uncommonly bril- liant festival and it is hoped the public will respond readily and buy tickets at the advance sale of seats now in prog ress.
 If this festival is a financial success 1t will assume another an even a more elaborate scale next year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
A HARD LUCK STORY.

A HARD LUCK STORY. Walked about a citizen, His pockets full of rye; Long came an officer And put him in the sty. Judge said, You are charged with Selling of the booze" Prisoner before the bar Trembled in his shoes. Cried, Your honor, please don't Set about to scold: 'Pon my word, I had the stuff Just to cure a cold! Judge enjoyed short laugh Maybe up his sleeve: Then began to look as if He did not believe. Half a dozen witnesses Say they bought of you; Maybe with a bad cold They were troubled, too. Docs no good to beat about, Does no good to whine. :" Biff. bangi the judge then Soaked an awful fine. All of which but goes to show, When town Is dry" 'Tisn't safe to be caught with A pocket full of rye!
 BAIT 'He says he never believes what he reads in the newspapers we can soon cure him of that" ''How?'
 Publish an editorial saying that he is the biggest man In town"
 ADIEU.
 The oysters gone
 An, let him gol
 This time of year
 'Tis better so.
 HERE'S GRATITUDE. Whatever his literary faults may be, Crosby" the Downs News Smith county correspondent, has lively sense of grat- itudc. as these two paragraphs from last weeks installment will show. Glad tid-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
ROBBERS PoPuLAR
he Dothan Journal.

From the Dothan Journal.
 And they are eating as part of their regular diet strawberry shortcakes in Florida. a.-Birmingham Age-Herald.
 That may be so. We don't dispute it, but if we take the Pensacola 5ournal as an authority, thepeople down that way have not yet contracted the meat boy colt habit. Gophers seem to be the fash lon there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
BASEBALL ENGLISH
ne Elnrida TineS-Ifnion.

From the Florida Times-union
 ssrhe baseball writers are trying out In the practice season a few new adjectives and nouns to see if they will fit a hot contest" says the Birmingham Age-Her- aid. Very few of them fit, but they serve the purpose all right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
JUNGLE JOEr
sFrom the Buffalo News.

EFrom the Buffalo News
 The Birmingham Age-Herald gives the really interesting information that Joe Cannon is left-handed Several genera tions have believed that, in matters gov- errmental. at least. Uncle Joe Is aI''bi- dextrous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
A wAYFARER.

While going down to Trouble Town
 I met him posting back wight who'd borne misfortune's frown
 And every woe and wrack. With steadfast mien. He wore a smile
 And bid me be of cheer, Observing, as he paused while,
 we waste our hearts In fear And, sorrow's dupes. exaggerate
 The loads we have to bear, When hopefulness would soon abate
 The plantons of despair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

ings from Lebanon. H We are in re- ceipt of s1.5o from John II. Harms of Leb. anon H., box 52. instructing us to en, ter lis name on the great subscription
 list of the now famous Downs News on which paper we have tho honor of being one of it's contributors. Mr. Harms, ] thank you, and herewith acknowledge to you that you have. of your own free will paid me a8compliment which l can never outliye. : Wonders will never cease. Yesterday, March 1o 1910, we re- ceived in our mail a short letter from our good old friend and neighbor, A. H. Pop pen. now of Steamboat, Colo, saying Here is my check. Mir Crosby; you will please send me the Downs News year" Here is a hoy we have known intimately ever since he was born, and I am espe- cially glad to note the fact that Albert is making good. We notice by the letter head that he Is now president of the First National bank of Steamboat Springs, and vice president and director of the Commercial club of that city, viz, Steam boat Springs, Colo, and is now a can dldate for city treasurer out there. Well, Albert. consider your remittance to me, inquiring for the News. compliment, and I thank you ever so much. "-Kansas City Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

Good old Secretary Wilson shows in his cook book how chuck steaks can he rendered as pa1ata5le as the DOT terhouse sort. First. get good cook book, and Uncle Jim Wilson's $ the only official enc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

When Colonel Roosevelt looks upon the pyramids In the presence of awe struck correspondents they should feel highly honored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
SHAMEFUL CONFESSION.

Have you stationary washstand in | your room?" Tt wasn't stationary when I came | home last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

The cook book of the department of agriculture is expected hourly. and then there will be truly grand revo- lution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

The voters of Cape Cod know an AL drich tariff when they see 1t and also what it does to the cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

The dandy spring poem, also. was ground out in the depths of winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

In the Hun garian chamber of depu- ties inkwells and books are thrown freely and Uncle Joe escaped such an ordeal by being born in this coun- try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

There were so many rogues in Pitts burg anxious to confess that enough honest men could not be found to listen to all of them at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

A rich woman does dislike 10 be caught smuggling, but Collector Loeb is no respecter of persons.