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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
The Moral of the Play

THAT play may be exciting and pull
safe with life, and still teach a good
moral without laying bare world of
immortality, is evidenced in The Bishops
Carriage this week. said a church MEM
Der who has always been an enthusiast
about the book. Interest is maintained
throughout the play, as it is in the book
and the story is one of crime to certain
extent. But the story of the reforma-
ton of the girl SO far overshadows the
crime that 1t leaves only the impression of
the girl as she was when the curtain goes
down at the end of the last act
II am a great believer In the stage as
an educational factor and a teacher of
morality, but ! do not always agree with
the methods used in teaching some of the
lessons. However, in the play this week
the lesson taught and the manner of
teaching it both appeal to me strongly
This is the kind of message with the kind
of messenger that / believe comes close
to the church as moral influence. And
there Is another feature that l admire.
The bishop in the play is a kindly man,
wise in his way and thoroughly familiar
with the weaknesses of human nature.
The dramatist did not as is so frequently
done, make the bishop the laughing stock
of the audience. No one that sees the
play can fail to appreciate the sterling
character and kindness of heart of the
right reverend man."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

If John w. Kern had been elected vice
president he could not have escaped OBJ
livion. and he would not be leading the
untamed democracy of his state today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

The privileged few are represented at
Washington by lobby that is fighting
both the postal savings bank billsand the
parcels post
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

M. Paulhan, the blue-ribbon aeroplanist
has been in turn sailor tight-rope
performer, a soldier, a mechanic and a
pilot of drgibles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

New York will have to get up early if
1t proposes to give the returning colonel
a reception that outdoes any one he re-
ceived in Yurrup.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
sEAsoNABLE FICTION.

255, United States Senator, Bankhead 207,
Knox 43, White 102.
Fir circuit judge, w. w. HARRISON car
ried the county over j. b. Tally by over
300 majority. J. A. Nance, for senator
from Cherokee and DeKalk, has $50 ma
5ority over Col. Thomas Rattray. r. c.
Hunt, for solicitor, leads Judge C. C. APP
pleton in this county by about 200 ma
jority. w. II. Lumpkin is nominated for
representative.
For county offices J. l.. Savage sue
ceeds himself as probate Judge, B. r.
Blair is sheriff, 10 w. Baker has a small
plurality for circuit clerk. Following are
the delegates to the state convention:
Thomas Bradford. e. r. Davis, ]. L. Nc
Cornell, Hugh Reed. William Siglin. H.
Fl. White, d. N. Williamson
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

The New York courts are trying to de-
termine what a delicatessen is. They
should apply the old proof of the pud-
ding.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
IN HOTEL LOBBIES.
Regarding Temperance views

Some of the ultra prohibitionists-
those who believe that everybody
should be prohibited from taking
drink of liquor, including so innocent
beverage as per cent beer, may be
cast down by the result of Mondays
primary, but all the drys whom
have met accept the situation with
good nature said representative
business man.
II voted wet in 1897 when the sa-
looms were abolished at a special cleo
ton held under the local option law.
but now that we are rid of saloons
am in favor of keeping them out of
Birmingham until other methods of reg
ulating the liquor traffic shall be tried
and shall prove failure.
state wide prohibition is a miserable
failure. AS 1 am to all intent and
purposes a total abstainer. have never
been in blind tiger and have never
violated the Fuller act, but Judging
from hearsay the liquor business in
Alabama is steadily increasing. l am
told by men about town that there are
more places in Birmingham where
whisky is sold than when we had sa
looms.
Many men who have been lined up
with the Anti-Saloon league are fast
coming to the conclusion, so far as l
can learn, that the best thing for
Birmingham and other cities would be
a dispensary and in addition to tn
dispensary beer stands like soft drink
stands, with only a small license on
malt drink. When settled in Birming
ham few years ago there were two
breweries in operation. These brew
cries seemed to be regarded by bust
ness men as desirable manufacturing
plants; but as a result of a frenzied
anti saloon agitation they were voted
down and had to close. Almost as GER
tain as the legislature meets the beer
business will be again legalized, and
when breweries are allowed to start up
in Alabama / hope to see. instead of
two brewing companies in Blrming-
ham, a half dozen or more. | believe
the more that beer drinking is ell
couraged the less we will hear of the
whisky evil.
II remember when the Womans
Christian Temperance union was or
ganIzed some time in tho seventies.
The ladies made a crusade against beer
as well as whisky. J. told some of them
at the time that from a temperance
point of view they had better let beer
alone. But they didn't agree with me.
They seemed to regard beer drinking
as they looked upon whisky drinking,
as a mortal sin in the eyes of heaven.
And that very radical attitude of the
union retarded the progress of tenn
perance. After all these years of agi-
tation a decided reaction has set in
against prohibition. The leaders of
the anti-liquor movement--those who
are sincere-must now profit by expe-
rience and begin to learn wisdom.
THE amendment election and the re-
cent primary taught about the same
lessons. And they are lessons that the
dullest should be able to understand"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

A good many were at home when Hal
leys comet shone IS years ago. and their
memories are becoming firmer every day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

Mary Garden will now have to fight
out the apology incident with Sig GATH
Cazazaa, who does not speak English.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

An elephant was killed in Joe Cannon's
district, and the &. o. p. elephant is in
also
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

The hoorah over Roosevelt has xiven
Chance Day tired feeling and a look
of disgust
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

The republican party in New York will
remain orphaned until the colonel re-
turns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

The scene of a Panama worlds fair is
narrowed down to a contest between San
Francisco and New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
Piano Exhibit Will Be Feature

THE annual meeting of the Piano Deal
ers' Association of America, to be held
in Richmond Va, May 10. will be of I'M
usual interest," said B. B. Burton, man
ager of the Cable company.
"A special feature will be made of piano
exhibits and a large attendance of rep
resentative men of the trade is expected
The railroads advertise cheap rates. and
as Richmond is my old home l can assure
all who take the trip that 1t will be well
worth while"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

Chicago and Pittsburg are rival era
centers, and in each there was eager
bidding for the swag
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

Commander Peary is still securing
leaves of absence. 1t is his best game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

Not even bogus art works can be paid
for with bogus money
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

The veterans of the civil war are dy-
ing at the rate of one every IL minutes
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LATE RETURNS INDICATE
NO CHANGE IN OUTCOME
CONTINUED FROM PAGE y


4Ss, Kennedy &c. Smith 1884, Brickell $40,
Buger las, Riddle 215, DuBose SO, Sharpe
60, Willingham SIS, Johnson 1S9, Kolb 654,
Ward 1877, Craft So, Hamburger 22S, Julian
377, Kennedy 1855. Lusk 372, McCord 461,
Price 255, Dowdell 746 Nesmith 216, Sayre
9., Anderson 779, Evans 1852, Somerville
5Ss, Aston 949. For judge of the Fourth
circuit Miller has 1909, Fowlkes !, Quar-
rels /; solicitor, Thompson 977; chancellor,
SmiNl S0S. Bankhead has SAT, Knox 100,
White 400; Underwood 1918. For the state
senate Walden has $50; for Ninth congress
sional committee, Howe 976, Johnston
953.
On the county ticket official returns give
Lee and James for legislature, Ryan for
sheriff. Delegates to convention, j. B.
Christian. A. S. Dunlap, w. Fl. England,
w. NJ. Eiland, w. NJ. Fowlkes, G.. w.
Hrghey, w. F. Hogue, ]. T. King, w. F.
Moore. ]. F. Suttle, w, H. Tayloe, Judge
Shivers. Clerk, Harris; commissioners
Curb and Taylor had no opposition
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
FAVORABLE Comment

THE defeat of the prohibition amend
ment in Alabama last November was
commented upon favorably by the press
and by investors throughout the coun-
try and 1t will be the same way with
the result of last Mondays primary
saio ]. H. Palmer of Chicago when
the amendment was rejected by a land
slide majority the outside world knew
that it meant that Alabama had escaped
from. the domination of fanatics and rad
icals.
Some people may imagine that when
drastic prohibition gets a backset, as 1t
is getting right along, the liquor inter-
ests do most of the rejoicing. But that
is not so. While all right thinking men
are glad to see the evils of intemper-
ance minimized, broad-minded business
men and investors look with apprehen-
sion upon any tendency that is narrow,
an6 hide bound. And severe sumptuary
laws are about the most far-reaching for
evi. that could be passed. Certain 1t
is that no state with extreme prohibi-
ton on It's statute books Is at the same
time law-abiding and progressive. In
Maine prohibition is a good deal of a
farce; and Maine is slow state. as
states go. Its population increases very
little and in the matter of illiteracy
1t is near the bottom of the list. Kansas
has like Maine. constitutional prohibit
ton. But there is as much liquor con-
sumed in Kansas as in any other agri-
cultural state. Kansas has more cranks
to the square mile than any state with
which I am familiar and | would never
take it for a commonwealth after which
to model.
Alabama is rich in resources and now
that 1t has shaken off fanaticism, it Will
go forward faster than it ever did be-
fore. 1t is starting on new and grand
era and fresh tide of capital will turn
this way
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
CIVILIZATION IN SOUTH SEAS

Halley's comet is simply an old sky
derelict.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

Col. l.. w. Johns and Mrs Johns have
returned from two weeks automobile
tour through Tennessee, They encoun-
tered snow while away, but Colonel
Johns says that their trip was altogether
delightful
f. =
en- Campbell, local representative of
the Brown Shoe Co. of St. Louis, is
i'll at his home at Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

not be told by any one man of their
generation. The various factors, the ex-
traordinary condolences, the unexpected
accidents, and the absorbing ambition OF
the men who took part In these events,
must be obtained by competent hstor-
ian with absolute impartiality.
The record is to be obtained, and
some day it will be made public At this
time probably the greatest interest in
Senator Platt's memoirs will be centered
upon his story of his relations with Col
Roosevelt; but If the commonly received
report at the time of the part Senator
Platt had in forcing the nomination of
Roosevelt for vice president be accurate,
and there is little doubt of its accuracy,
the senator had after all small share in
that nomination. 1t was inevitable and
it was not because Senator Plat and
Senator Quay so managed the convention
that Roosevelt was nominated for vice
president as it was the fact that from
many parts of the west there came inn
perative commands for that nomination,
and 1t was to these commands that
Roosevelt yielded. He would have been
able to defeat the purpose of Plat and
Quay, and of William C. Whitney rs well
had it not been demonstrated to him
that in all parts of the west there came
the insstent demand that Roosevelt be
nominated for vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
PLATES biography


Thomas c. Plat had both the ability
to make an autobiography not merely of
momentary interest, but work deserv-
ing to be placed upon the permanent
shelf of the library" says writer in
the Wall Street Journal. I'm addition to
that he had for 80 years an intimate ac-
quaintance with many OF the more strik-
ing and dramatic features of our political
life.
when It was announced that his auto
biography was TO be published there was,
of course hope that Mr. Plat had writ
ten as he had often talked. But the work
will be a very short one, and it is GER
tain to be disappointing. Mr.. Plat will
there is certain to appear in it if not
the faint, at least the animus which was
the fatal weakness of his entire political
career He never learned the lesson
which the really great politicians master.
that resentment the gratifying of re-
venge, is the most dangerous of all wea-
pons for a man in public life.
line PUBIC was SO accustomed 10 MT.
Plat as machine leader. an almost
Machiavellian manipulation of politics,
that the fact was overlooked that he pos
sessed a real gift of literary composition,
an accurate taste in matters of that
kind, and was. for so busy a man as he,
exceedingly well read. His speech at the
Rochester convention of 1S77s of which
he was chairman, and at which the first
defiance was hurled at President Hayes
and his administration, and the first step
taken which had the third nomination of
General Grant in view, although without
Grants knowledge is model. so far as
its English. its construction, and the
keenness of its vindictive appeal are
concerned.
1.-The true history of those evepts with
which Senator Plat associated perman-
emily, and especially Of the dramatic
resignation Of Mr.. Plat and Roscoe
Conkling from the Federal Senate. can
. 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
SECRET OF LONGEVITY.
POOR MAN.
A LARGE DAIRY,

The following story, which Il &c
ing the rounds reflects credit on tho
patriotism of Kentucky colonies, even
If it does leave their veracity open
to question.
Two Kentucky colonies were show
ing an English man what a wonder
full country the south is. When the
Brfton had travelled from Baltimore to
New Orleans and from the Atlantic to
the Mississippi, he said: Yes, the south
Is fine country, but you have no In
dustries here No industries retorted
Colonel Smith with indignation. why,
sub, Colonel Robinson, in Kentucky,
has a dairy where he produces a mil
lion pounds of butter and a million
pounds of cheese a month"; Impossibler
said the English man. Colonel Smith
turned to his fellow. for confederation.
L don't know how much butter and
cheese Colonel Robinson produces a
month"; said the second Kentuckian,
but 1 do know that he has twelve
sawmills and he runs them all with
buttermilk.'"
SEASONABLE FICTION.
In this, the merry springtime,
We hear most every day
A truthful angler tell about
The fish that got away
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
MORGAN

Decatur, May 4.-(Special 1.-The state
ticket In this county has not yet been
completed and on this account 1t Is
impossible to give any figures. How
ever, the opinion still prevails that O'Neal
and Bankhead have the county by a
safe majority. 1t will be late tomorrow
before any figures OH the state ticket
can be secured.
The rnce between Judge d. w. Speak,
incumbent, and Judge O. Kyle, for cir
cult judge, Is still In doubt. At the
present time the election of either seems
to hinge on Morgan county. Whoever
has carried this county Is in all prob
ability nominated. Both Judge Kyle and
Judge Speake are doubtful as to the
result.
The following We're reelected without
opposition: Judge William Fl. Simpson,
chancellor; Judge Thomas w. Vert. judge
of the Morgan county law and equity
court; David c. Almon, circuit solicitor.
Charles NJ sberrod Of Courtlaud. Laws
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

This shows what the "ponderous ma
chinery of the law can do when run
ming under the high gear. Had ne
been a rich degenerate we would lie
treated for the next year to the tes-
timony of insanity experts, handwriting
experts. and all the other experts whose
services. cost $40 to sac per day, while
happy lawyers wrangled over details.
At the next opportunity, however, some
pious old goat will get up and chant
that all are equal before the law In
this country" -Philadelphia Telegraph.
. SECRET OF LONGEVITY.
"Methuselah was a grand old liver"
"Ie must have had grand old liver
or he wouldn't have lived SO long"
POOR MAN.
You have saved my life
Don't mention it,"
Here's dollar"
"You don't value your life very
highly
mo; I'm married to a female re.
former
MAD.
He spun around
ss4 Fill he got, dizzy
..s When Central said,
1.-The line is busy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
BALDWIN

Bay Minette May 4.-(Special. AL
though the reports on the vote Of Mon
days election has not all been turned
in, there being about five beats still to
be heard FROM the final result in the
race can be given with some degree of
certainty at least as to the county Of
ficers. The state tickets have been given
much less attention and hence no full re-
port on them Is possible, and only approx.
innate results can be given. The county
ticket will very likely be as follows: Pro-
bate Judge, ]. II. II. Smith; clerk of the
circuit court, r. w. Richerson, whose
plurality will be about 100 over w. @.
Hall, who ran for reelection; sheriff, ..
B. Richerson, by majority Of about
40; Franklin and Martin are running close
behind for the same Office. but It is not
likely that they can overcome the lead
now held by Richerson; for representa-
tive, Carney and Jenkins are running
close, though it is very likely that Carney
will win out as he broke into beats that
were counted almost solid for Jenkins.
j. H. Taylor will be commissioner for
the Second district by a safe majority. p.
j. Cooney will be commissioner for the
Fourth district without opposition. Hall
Bradley White and Byrne will probably
be the delegates for the state convention.
AS nearly as II Is possible to ascertain,
O'Neal carried the county by 300 Seed ran
surprisingly strong. though Thomas car
ried the county by small majority. John
Purifoy carried the county with goodly
majority. Brickel also carried the coun-
ty with a large majority. For circuit
judge, Anderson ran strong and carried
the county by a plurality of about AGO.
Bankhead was also leader. The other
officers are still In doubt, owing to the
manner in which the ticket was split up.
At noon today there remained the polls
at Loxley. alberta. Blacksher, Roberts
dale, Summerdale and NARROW to be heard
from.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
ST. CLAIR

Ragland, May Especial )7zMonday' $
primary, election in st. Clair county re-
suited as follows: for probate judge. Mr..
Herring; for clerk county court, Mr..
Hood; for sheriff, Mr. Alverson; for rep
resentative, Falls Robertson; for state
senator, Mr.. Brown; for governor, NAL
lory will have some 140 to $50 majority
over ONeal; Seed. Wilkinson and Will
bingham will probably lead the ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

Gadsden, May 4-(Special)-It was af-
ter 70 o'clock today when the last vote
at the Gadsden box was counted out and
the result became known. At the Gads-
den box the vote for the gubernatorial
candidates stood: Mallory 405. and O'Neal
$50, giving q majority to the Selmian of
Is. The vote OF the county precincts
IL now being canvassed and the official
vote of the county will be available some
time tonight According to present esti-
mates this will show Mallory majority
of about $50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

GOING TOO FAR.
Some lovers are very extravagant in
their talk"
ITO be sure
IA young scientist declares he wishes
he were a germ upon his lady's lip.
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Decatur, May 4.-(Special.)-Th count
on the state ticket of the New Decatur
box was completed tonight at 90 o'clock
after much delay. It Is rumored that
tho vote at this box may be contested.
No returns Of any consequence can be
had from this county on the state ticket
tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

A CAREER CUT SHORT.
Alas, how brief is baseball fame!
By f1eeting minutes reckoned.
He smote the ball and sped to first,
But got put out on second.
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YEA, VERIFY.

Wolter is penniless degenerate. He
tried and convicted in five days.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-03-16

NUUu IOT all the
world save for him alone. 1t made it no easier for
him sitting at night by the big pine down the road
that she was happier, but even that made if no
easier for him. In fact he didn't see where this
was all going to end, and in that not even Father
LARAMIE could heip him. The priest in the attempt
to divert his mind from the present spoke of all he
good things which lay in Eternity-of the peace and
tne love and the JOY. But when he had done, he
turned away MS head and confessed to himself:
'Mais cest grand dommage!"
even II we do not see how things will end we
may be sure that they will end somehow-some
time. This business here ended in the spring after
the snow got wet and clogged the seds and rolled
up in great gobs beneath the horses Shoes There
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