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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
Strong reasons make strong actions
 king John.
Work of Microbes

The scientists tell us that the myriad of microbes that surround us and are 3n us and on us are the most essential agents in this world. If 1t were not for these microbes this old world would be .ncumhered with the dead bodies of ami znals and plants, and there would be no factors, at hand to carry on the work of decomposition. Without constant decom- position the supply of carbon and nitro zen, if not of hydrogen and oxygen, would aecome exhausted. and all life would per tsh because of the lack of these elements. There are, it is true, harmful and even dangerous microbes, but the great ma sority of them are necessary in carrying on the huge system of chemical change in .bis world. These microbes, says re- cent writer, "by a series of steps in which different kinds of bacteria or microbes are successively concerned, convert the nroteids and the fats and sugars of dead plants and animals into less elaborate bodies. organic acids, aromatic bodies and other compounds (some highly poisonous to man). and at last, when what were bishly-complex combinations of hundreds of atoms in each molecule have been re- duced by the action of first one and then of another kind of microbe into compar- atiyeiy simple substances of 20 or 90 atoms to the molecule, the coup de grace IS given bv certain special microbes, which convert these later compounds into still simpler combinations, namely, ammonia and nitrates, which are fairly stable, So that the whole elaborate chemical fabric of living matter in few hours or days after death is broken down until it reaches the stable mineral condition, practically carbonate and nitrate of am-
 
 monia-smelling salts
 The green plants need carbonic acid ammonia and nitrate, into which the mi crobes resolve all living things when dead. The green plants build up from these simple compounds the sugars, fats sibumens and proteids and provide fol the nourishment and increase Of living matter hidden in protoplasm. The dread ed microbes thus become the hope and staff of all life and of the entire habit able world. Do not, therefore despise tht nicrobe Which lays basis for the bes 0f lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
Soil Surveys

Among the advance sheets of the United States department of agriculture's soil survey publication are three of Alabama interest, namely, ''Soil Survey of Bibb County" by w. E. Tharp and w. L. Lett; Soil Survey of Calhoun County by Louis H. Hurst and Philip H. Avery, and Soil Survey of Cullman County" by w. l.. Tharp and W. L. Lett These surveys are conducted jointly by an official of the United States department of agricul- tLre and by an official of the agricultural department of the state in which they are made. MT. Tharp and MT. Hurst being gov ernment experts and Mir. Lett and Mr. Avery being experts of the Alabama de- pertinent.
 To obtain these survey reports applica- tions must be made to the superintendent of documents, government printing office, Washington, D. c. A small charge is af- fixed to each publication. The cause of agriculture is being greatly promoted by government soil surveys, and publica- tions of this kind are being more and nlore appreciated by the farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
PARIS FLOOD Loss A BAGATELLE

HAhhS lJOot f From the Washington Post.
 Paris emerged from the flood only s10,000,000 worse off. Original esti
 mates placed the loss at s2OO, 100000. a total in excess of the loss caused by the San Francisco fire, calamity that profoundly disturbed the financial equilibrium at home and abroad, and which, in the opinion of not a few financiers, was a prime factor in bring ing on the panic of 1907. The Paris flood doubtless would have had similar results were the losses actually as heavy as first reported, and, in point of fact, there was grave apprehension at the principal money centers until dis pelled by more correct information in respect to the extent of the damage wrought Had fire instead of water been the destroying element-had the entire area affected by the flood been swept by f1ame-the losses might have approximated $200 000, 900, but the flood receded, leaving the buildings and con- tents practically intact The damage to property was mainly such as a thorough soaking entails. None of the predicted after-calamities came to pass; the loss of life, like the loss of dollars, Is reduced by official reports to about one-twentieth of that indi- cated by guesswork. With the great horror that thrilled the world" only last month shruken to its proper pro- portions, gay Farce dismisses the flood of yesterday, shuts its eyes to what the future may have in store, and once more effervesces into an oasis of joy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIES.
The Season for Tree Planting

This is the ideal season for tree plant ing and preparations for window boxes. VI said practical gardener.
 T notice that many persons are setting out trees for shade. There never has been a more favorable March for this work and trees planted under such con ditions will grow well and more rapidly than where the season is cold and back ward.
 This is the time for preparing window boxes for vines and blooming annuals. The soil should be rich loam from the low places in woodland, where the leaves have routed well. Those planting should choose warm, clear days and when sprinl1ling it is well to use liquid fer tilizer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
o,NEAL FOR GOVERNOR

From the Greenville Living Truth. This paper will support O'Neal for governor and believes. after careful consideration of the question, that he is the logical man for that high posi- tion.
 We are perfectly willing to concede that Mr. Mallory, his opponent for the position. Is a splendid citizen and a good man in every sense of the word. and further. that he Is highly endowed by nature and education to serve his people and his state. We have the highest respect for MT. Mallory, but under the light of past experience do not believe this to be the proper time for him to fill the governors chair.
 MT. Mallory, while a good man, does represent the will of the majority of the people of the state of Alabama as was clearly examplihed by the vast majority which took issue against him in the late amendment election. With out the aid of MT. Mallory the amend ment election would never have been called. Therefore Mir Mallory is per- sonally responsible for the calling of the election.
 Now the question before the people is whether it is best to place in the governors office man who was in strumental in calling an election which, if it had carried, would have paved the way to depriving the people of rights guaranteed them under the constitu- tion, or whether it is best to place in
 
 knowledged leader for the forces who opposed that measure? The people are to judge.
 Is it well to place in position of power the man who above all others is responsible for the calling of an election on the proposition to place prohibition in the constitution of the state, when by an overwhelming ma jority the people decided that they did not want the change? Is it well to give this position to a man whose ex- pressed ideas along that line are op- posed to yours, when you have as a candidate for the same position the man who led the fight which you won and who is conceded by all men to be the equal of MT. Mallory morally arh intellectually?
 Some of those supporting the amend ment proposition in the election called for that purpose are saying that the amendment question is settled.
 That may or may not be the fact, for things which are seemingly settled can be revived and if the question is to be fa n were friendly to the issue to relieve it. We know that if O'Neal is elected 1t will not be revived during his ad ministration. For that reason and be- cause ONeal is in every way qualified, the Living Truth will support MT. ONeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
East Lake Improvements

T was very much pleased to see the inn provements in the streets and sidewalks in the East Lake section of Birming- ham," said an observer.
 Tt has been some months since I had occasion to visit that part of the city and l noted much improvement in the streets and sidewalks and the work is still going on. In few years all the red dirt that Is such a terror for well dressed persons will be covered under either cherted roadways or cement sidewalks. And the low, neglected places along First avenue are being improved and built up. No portion of Greater Brming- ham has improved faster during the past few months than East Lake"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
REST

By Christina Rossetti. o Earth, lie heavily upon her eyes; Seal her sweet eyes, weary of watch-
 ing, Earth; Lie close around her; leave no room
 for mirth With it's harsh laughter, nor sound of sighs.
 She hath no questions. she hath no re- piles. Flushed in ard curtained with blessed dearth Of all that irked her from the hour of birth With stiffness that is almost Paradise. Darkness more clear than monday holdeth her. Silence more musical than any song; Even her very heart has ceased to stir; Until the morning of Eternity Her rest shall not begin nor end. but be! And when she wakes she will uo4
 think 1t long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
Pennsylyania Railroad Tunnel

Dixht years ago the Pennsylvania
 ,t,voad began the extension of a tun- nei into and through New York city, ~,con~ under both the North and the unst rivers, and now that company an- nouncss that the great work, including stn new station in the heart of New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

The Cudahy family has a knack of get ting into the limelight suddenly and stren- uously. A son was kidnapped once and ransomed, and now another son uses a rusty knife on victim bound by his chauffeur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
NO ALTERNATIVE

From the Norfolk Virginian- Pilot.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald says 1t "once heard" of a man who could live comfortably on s2 week. So did we, but that man died when republican tar If protection began to tighten its grip on the country and the mass of domss-. tic consumers. He had to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR From the New York Press.

An excursion when other people go on 1t becomes a tour when you do it yourself
 The first time . man comes home late it's a surprise to his wife; in the course of time for him to come early is a shock.
 There are few of us who wouldn't rather win a lottery ticket than make twice as much working for 1t. The first thing man does when he gets some money is to hurry up and spend il, so he can have u grievance
 against society for his not saving it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
WELLS PREDICTION

From the Walker County News.
 Col. Marcus Well of Birmingham, who predicts that O'Neal will carry 50 of the 67 counties, is not only a state prognos- ticator but comes pretty near hitting the bulls eye on national slates. Watch Colonel Marcus figures before you bet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE,

From the Rome Tribune-Herald.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald wants Castro, Abdul Hamid and Doctor Cook to organize a Go-Away club. It should be remembered that Abdul has already left for parts unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
CAUGHT
From Everyhody,s Magazlne.

"Is that you. dear?" said young hus- band over the telephone. T just called up to say that I'm afraid I won't be able to get home to dinner tonight, as I am detained at the office.''
 You poor dear,' answered the wife sympathetically. q don't wonder. I don't wonder I don't see how you man. age to get anything done at all with that orchestra playing in your office. Good h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

Others senators whose worldly posses
 sions are believed to be above the $1OOO,-
 900 mark are Briggs of New Jersey. Will
 liam Alden Smith of Michigan, McEnery
 of Louisiana. Owen of Oklahoma, Pen
 rose of Pennsylvania. Perkins of Cali
 fornia, Rayner of Maryland and Page of Vermont.
 Those who are comfortably fixed" but who would. not be called rich in the crowd of money men with whom they are associated, are Burnham of Connecticut, Sutherland of Utah, Crawford of South Dakota, Dixon and Carter of Montana, Richardson of Delaware, Frye of Maine, Bailey of Texas (whom some would put in the millionaire class), Chamberlain of Oregon. McCumber of North Dakota.
 Lorimer of Illinois and Flint of Califor-
 mia, whose action inspired this article
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
ALWAYS THE WAY

From the washington Post.
 If hen is bird, her eggs can come in duty free" says the Birmingham Age Herald. We predict that the down. trodden ultimate consumer will again fail to receive the benefit of the doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

If Ashkosh changes its name, Schenec- tady, Kalamazoo and skowhegan will be expected to follow suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
NOT LATELY

| From the Washington Herald.
 we once heard of man who could l live comfortably on g per week." says
 The Birmingham Age-Herald. But you
 have not heard of him lately, have you :?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

There is panic among multi-million- aires to die poor, and some may succeed at it if they are not taken away too sud- denly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

Cudahy took his chauffeur along so as to have some one to lay the blame on if the occasion called for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

T. R. is coming back in order to divest himself of all germs of the sleeping sick ness. When he re-enters politics he will have no use for those germs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

The cowboys in Texas have discarded ponies to ride in automobiles. Thus passes away the romance of the wild west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

The s2 spring chicken will in proportion to size outdo the s10 hog, and the former is nearly due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

The late Thomas c. Platt was uninten- tionally, but directly, responsible for Rooseveltism and the jungle hunt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

If Alaska is admitted as a state while Ballinger is in power 1t should be called the state of Guggenheim. That would ex- plain all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

From the New York Times.
 Here is list of the multi-millionaires in the Senate and their probable wealth. the same being more likely to be under than oyerestimated:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

The river and lakes in Maine are still roofed over, and ice cutting Is pro- ceeding on them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

Some men can give away money with out the aid of an act of Congress, but John D. has 50 much he needs all the federal aid he can secure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
Al SUNNY SORT

From the Washington Herald
 "senator Gordon has no grouch," notes the Birmingham Age-Herald. In- deed, no. In fact. Senator Gordon may rightfully be dubbed the nations most eminent grouch dispeller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
Democratic Sentiment

''I do not claim to be a political prophet, but it looks to me as if the next Presi- dent of the United States would be either Theodore Roosevelt or a democrat" said Raymond o. Quinton of Oklahoma City
 'I am democrat, and all the demo- crats with whom I have talked within the past three weeks have expressed great hope in a democratic victory in 1912 Our standard-bearer may be Harmon of Ohio or he may be an eastern man, but any strong man on a tariff- ff-for-revenue-only platform will have a good chance of win ming. Our chances will certainly be bet ter than in any year since 1892.
 'If President Taft should happen to be nominated for a second term, I would be willing to bet big money that he would be defeated. But should the republicans put up Roosevelt, victory for the demo- crats would not be so easy, although I doubt if even Roosevelt, with all his pop riarity, could pull through.
 "I spent last week in Missouri, and the week before in Illinois, and I found the Democrats enthusiastic over prospects in 1912 It >goes without saying that the democrats will carry the next House. "As to Roosevelt, no one seems to ques- tion his candidacy. He will not be an avcwed candidate perhaps, but his friends will probably stampede the convention for him. Mir. Bryan will hardly expect the democratic nomination in 1912, but should he by any chance head the ticket again Roosevelt or anybody could defeat him. But I believe Harmon would be hard man even for Roosevelt to beat' Champions Cause of Mint JuIep 'In all this talk about beer and wine being in line of temperance, and as of- fering middle ground upon which con servative people might stand when it comes to modifying the prohibition laws, hope the mint julep will not be entirely overlooked said an old-timer.
 .I have long been an advocate of tenn perate temperance, so to speak, and since the saloons are closed in Alabama l would be opposed to allowing them to be reopened; but as matter of sentiment I protest against the implied attack or whisky as far as it relates to the time honored mint julep. The julep season proper lasts only about three months ir this part of the country. from April until July, and would favor a law prohibiting the making of juleps after July A.
 All men must admit that whisky is 8
 curse when over-indulged in, and that
 most of the trouble growing out of the liquor traffic can be traced to whisky But mint julep. like wine, belongs to the | realm of sentiment and poetry, and
 contend that it does more good thar
 harm. Few people drink juleps to excess and when these drastic laws of Alabama are changed, if hotels and cafes are al
 lowed to serve wine and beer provision
 should be made also for serving the
 fragrant beverage which is the burden ol
 my talk. Let us frown on highballs ant
 cocktails, but let us hold to the min ] julep.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

Mae c. Wood declares that she is now a widow. and she proposes to establish her rights in her new office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

The Chandelier is laying golden eggs for M. Rostand at present This is novel but true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

regular diet strawberry shortcakes in Tloridal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

The Zion City cooperative scheme Is to be abandoned after paying 29 cents on the dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

In every baseball training camp the pennant question is discussed and settled daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

Khartum Is on the Blue Nile, but it will paint itself red when T. R. comes steaming up the river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
MILLIONAIRE SENATORS

Secretary Knox should consent to ar bitrate his family affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

The democrats do not seem to court return from Elba, although MT. Bryan is coming home via Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

Secretary Knox drove out Central American President and too previous son ia an equally relentless manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14

not filed reports and are now subject to heavy fines.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-10-19
BOMB IN A
CT TY Sc WEIR
Italian Tenement District
of New York Given
a Shaking Up

New York, oct. 9-Somcbody drop.
ped a powerful dynamite bomb into
sewer excavation on Prince street
In the heart of New York's East Side
italian district, carly today and the
explosion which followed rocked the
earth for a radius OF several hundred
yards as if the section was In The grip
of an earthquake Two nearby tene-
ment houses were badly damaged, al
though all the occupants escaped in.
jury. Two hundred windows were
broken and damage estimated at 81
600 was done to walls and store
fronts,
The shock OF the explosion was so
severe that all the tenement dwellerS
in the two buildings were thrown
from their beds. They fled in panic
to the streets. where the police lie.
serves cared for them until order
could he restored.
No clue to the identity of the bomb
tbrower was found 10y the police None
of the tenement dwcllers would admit
having received threatening letters.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-10-19
Wellman Says the Craft Was Caught by
Strong Air Currents and Swept South to
Observation-Disclosures Was the Mis-
take Of the Expedition STORY
OF Rescue

the constant Jerking of the eQuilibra-
tor.
Wellman believes that the feat of
crossing the Atlantic In n gaS-bag may
be accomplished. bur that larger and
stronger air craft VIII have To be
built Wellman says the eGuilibratOr
was the mistake OF the expedition.
Nearly Described a Circle.
Acronaut experts pointed out today
that the America the plaything of
the winds, nearly described circle
in her course The total distance GOV
cred was about 600 miles. which Is
one-lhird the distance across the At.
lantIc. which Wcliman cssayed to
cover The irregular course brought
the America $50 miles of Cape Hat
teras. but had the thousand miles
covered been made In direct course
along the trans Atlantic steamer Inc,
II would have carried the airship
about 200 miles eastward OF the banla
OF Newfoundland,
There Is the greatest possibility that
the America. relieved of the weight
OF the lifeboat. NAV be waited across
TO Europe though this is regarded as
unlikely. as the dirisible, weakened
by the pounding eQuilibrator. was los
ing gas The gas-bag may find her
self caught In some tropical gale and
he blown over the Atlantic seaboard'
The best belief among aeronauts to-
day IS that she Will never be seen
again
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-10-19
GIRLS IN A
HAIR PULL
Disgraceful Scene on
Campus of Denver
University

Denver. Oct 19.-Imbued with the
spirit of Colorado, the state of equal
rights, feminine members OF the fresh
men and sophomore classes OF Denver
University yesterday held a little
class scrap" of their own, to the hor-
Tor OF the faculty and the unrestrain-
ed JOY of the hair-drcssers, who will
profit heavily.
Proclamation Of the sacred freshmen
colors By the sophomores. who fol-
lowed the 1914 banners In mocking
parades. started the trouble
The freshman girls gathered their
cohorts and rushed the procession TO
rescue their colors. A Valkyrian war
cry, a swirl of petticoats and the fight
was on True 10 the feminine instinct
each militant maid aimed straight for
the coiffure. The air was filled with
shower Of rats puffs and coronet
braids and in a trice the college cam
pus resembled the interior OF n mat
tresS factory Shlrtwaists were
wrecked and a few walking skirts
will walk no more
Superior experience finally told and
the freshmen were compelled To with
draw from the field. leaving their col
orS and the larger part OF their hair
in the possession OF the sophomores.
The retreat was a dccorouS one how
ever. the less uDpresentable OF the
girls forming q close screen about
their sartorially injured comrades in
arms.