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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-20

A QUESTION which has often puz-
~ zled men is this: Why is it that
the most insouble problems are
especially attractive to the most ignorant
people? After years of thought over this
question I have at least stumbled upon a
hypothetical answer, which | will tenta-
!, lively propose: 1t is because such prob
lens afford the only ground upon which
the ignoramus is on a level with the
scholar. If a question can be solved,
then the able, thoughtful, scholarly in
vestigation may solve 1t; and there is
the end of it. But to the man who Is
not able, not thoughtful, not scholarly,
investigation Is mpracticable, and hence
he is ..out of the case But, when
nobody knows, and nobody can find out
anything about 1t. then the Ounce knows
as much as anybody, and so is on an
equality with the wisest. And this. l be-
lieve, is the philosophy of the intermin-
able discussions continually carried on by
ignorant men over questions about which
nobody really knows anything. If man
tells what he knows. his speech, or his
article. must end when his knowledge
does; but if he is talking or writing about
a matter of which he knows nothing,
then there is no more reason why he
should ever end than there is why he
should ever have begun.
nj ,ts.ss
At ministers conference, held in
Danville. Va, the subject for discussion
was "Premillennialism versus Postmillen-
nalism." The president of the conference
was quiet; for he believed that little
could be known about the subject. Pres
emily voluble speaker asked, What
does the chair think of the matter?' The
president replied, 1.-THE chair knows moth
ing whatever about it, but hasn't the
chair read on the subject?" Eyes; but
the more the chair. reads the less the
chair knows
Apropoc +ta 10 70 Old JudpH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-20

(Today in Birmingham, March 20, 1910.
Is field day for State Charities, and
for the Laymen's Missionary Move
nient
{ 10 more widespread idea has
|ApNEk marked the development Of
- the worlds great religions
bflnn the doctrine of Renaissance, the
new BIRTH. This truly worldwide but
ra1so radically evangelical idea is even
Eetftnx Itself stated in terms of scien-
ff4o philosophy. Yesterday those who
GAL tfemselves, with much justice,
tovnufelical, boosted that they alone
were lfue to the original Christian ira
dillon IN this respect; that they still, in
thu faee of modern reputation of or
tho6o<y. taught and preached the ne
ceGtitE Of the new BIRTH But now
coIx61fMf. Harold Bebie, trailing at the
coat tails of Prof. William James. and
normal necessity of every human soul,
an experience through which demon
strably every victorious human being
has passed. The old Greek mysteries
no doubt bore some relation to this
change. which ought to come at about
the time when maidens stand
with reluctant feet
Where the brook and river meet
Womanhood and childhood sweet
And when boys develop an enormous
desire to run away into the wilderness
to kill Indians or lions.
Now, 1t Is delightful to see the
preacher, the pedagogue. and the story
teller arm In arm, and repeating tn e
same formula to innocent child and
world-sick debauche alike-repeatine
II, too, not as a cold formula, but as a
living and urgent fact: "Ye must be
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-20

Field of Culpeper county, Virginia, sue
ceeded Justice Philip Barbour as circuit
judge of the district. He was one of the
have ever known. man accused of
some offense was brought before him
at Orange court, and the judge promptly
ordered him to Jail. The prisoners coun-
sci demonstrated. why, your honor just
discharged a man at Louisa court, and
on the same charge" YES said the
Judge, land / did wrong I've read the
law snce.'' 'Will your honor suspend
judgment till tomorrow morning, and read
the law again." Yes said his honor,
and the order was given accordingly
The next morning the counsel asked the
Judge what decision he had reached, and
the reply from the bench was: well
the more read that law the less know
about it. Let the man 60"
Why is it that people who never
write any letters and who subscribe to
no newspaper are the people who be-
siege the postofiice when the mail ar
rives, and are the most impatient till
it is opened and distributed? For more
than a generation this curious phe-
nomenon has been noticed at postof-
fees in small towns. When Abraham
Lincoln was postmaster DIT d IdHllet
out west one of these besiegers of the
postoffice bored him by asking, ANY
thing for me?' The man could not read,
so Lincoln wrote him letter purport-
ing to come from negro woman in
Kentucky, and saying: Come and see
us again, Tom; and master won't kick
you out of the kitchen like he did when
you were here before" This practical
Joke took effect, and Lincoln was not
only amused but relieved; for Tom
besieged the postoffice no more.
Why is it that the idlest people you
meet on the street are the very ones who
most frequently stop you to ask what
time it is?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-20

beer carefully planted, but their success
Ia very doubtful -
Il have the honor to remain, very re-
spectfully your excelleney's most obe-
dent and humble servant,
"F'. RAVESIES,
agent of the Tombeckbe Association.
His Excellency Richard Rush, Sec
rotary of the Treasury
american State Papers: Public Lands.
Vol. w, y. 675.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-20

Apropos the last paragraph: Old Judge
The Washington herald., 1910-05-22
HOW TRIP CAN BE MADE
Full Details of the Journey Interestingly
Presented
THE DECORATION DAY TOUR.

The prize Of $25 in gold offered by The Washington
Herald for the best suggestion of three days automobile tour
awarded Mr. Howard Fisk OF 625 street northwest
whose articles trips to Atlantic City and Gettysburg are
printed o-days issue Mr. Fsks contributions are COM
Plete in every particular and accompanied by excellent
maps and photographs.
The offer of The Washington Herald awakened wide
spread interest and would require several pages to print all
of the manuscript which was submitted The suggestions pub
hShed this morning offer embarrassment of riches Allan
tic City Gettysburg Luray Caves the Shenandoah Valley
and IN fact the entire country for hundreds OF miles around
Washington afford attractions to the automobilist
1t certain that owners of who are planning
Decoration Day holiday will find much to interest and in
Struct them in to-day's issue OF The Herald
The Washington herald., 1910-05-22

| comfortable to say the least. continues
! for several miles. but this is soon passed
over and an Improvement In the road
noticed. The next town on the line IS
/ Belair, which is reached after making q
very high ascent passing the vast estate
on either side OF the road OF former At
torney General Bonaparte which occupies
a commanding position from the TOD OF
the high knoll After paying a toll and
passing through Belair. a fine macadarn
road permits the tourists to be speedily
carried over TO Havre de Grace. where
the noon stop Of the first day is made for
dinner, 1S6 miles from Washington.
Across the SuSquehanna.
After enjoying a good dinner. and re-
plenishing gasoline. II necessary. the
route is across the old Pennsylvania Rail
road bridge. which is now owned by the
State Of Pennsylvania, toll being collect
ed, amounting TO 81 for a touring car
The small packet which formerly carried
machines across the river is still in on
Grafton. and where the price used 70 he
y TOT this stunt the price IS now IN
derstood 10 be about - cents The town
OF Perryville is on the opposite side of
the Susquehanna River from Havre de
Grace, and from this point the fifteen
mile stretch commences. About four
miles out from Perryville the right fork
at the telegraph pole should be taken. as
the road is somewhat better than the
other road. Both roads. however come
together later on. so that il is impossible
TO so astray. The right road. while sandy
ana rough in places. Is not as bad as
the other road, the sand being not quite
so deep. This is a very important point
TO follow as it Will materially aid tba
driver. The road leads through q uttIo
burg called Charlestown. after winding
along the banks OF the Susquehauna.
where the scenery is attractive and on
joyable. The road winds in and out OF
the wooded stretches and after crossing
the railroad tracks twice. enters North
east, Nd. The road improves somewhat
after leaving Northeast, but is not Of the
macadam sort After a short run. Elkton
is reached. fifteen miles from Havre de
Grace.
Entering Delaware.
Leaving Elkton through the left Of the
town. sharp turn is made TO the right
following alongside Of a frame house to
covered bridge on the road leading to
Newark. Ascertain the right direction
when reaching the frame house. in order
not to get off the road. About four miles |
out from Elkton a fork In the road might |
puzzle the driver but take the right road
at the telegraph pole in front Of a frame
residence facing the road. Then comes !
Elkton, eight miles from Newark. On |
entering the town a turn should be made |
to the right, which lands you on another !
fine macadam stretch. which now aids |
The Washington herald., 1910-05-22
By HOWARD FISK.


a most appropriate over Decoration Day
trip. covering a period Of three days. is
that TO Gettysburg. Pa, and return, mas
much as It was the scene OF one Of The
greatest conflicts Of the civil war and OF
more than passing interest 10 every true
American citizen. The fact that the triT
is made on Memorial Day when the lit
tie town Of Gettysburg is paying tribute
70 those who fell in the line Of duty, and
when the graves Of the heroes. both IN
the National Cemetery and on the battle
field, are being strewn with flowers and
flags, for which this day Is set aside, are
further reasons why the journey 10 this
distant battlefield should be made. espe-
ciaily by those who own motor cars.
A special feature in connection with
the trip about 10 be described is tha,
the return trip is over a different route
with the exception Of the last fifteen
miles. which not only relieves the monot-
ony which sometimes arises by going
over the SANE grouAd twice, but serves
to add interest 20 the tourist throughout
the entire trip. This trip is considered
by a large number Of motorists an ideal
one. and many who have taken it have
returned so enthusiastic over the enjoy
able and historic features that they have
made the run a second time. I have
been over every mile Of this route, and
Will state that in all OF my thousands OF
miles OF touring In a motor car 7 con-
slider this one Of the finest. and al the
next opportunity will go over the same
route and In the same manner. The en-
tire distance on the run is 1871 miles. u
which may be added about twenty-one
miles. which the tourist will cover over
the battlefield, making a grand total Of
about 1s5 miles.
Through Rockville TO Frederick.
The route is as follows. Leaving the
city via Massachusetts avenue extended
until Wisconsin avenue is reached. Turn
70 the right following this avenue. which
leads directly into TennaIlytown. where
7 takes the name Of TenaaIIytown road.
Keep due north. and where the car tracks
OF the Rockville electric cars cross the
road az Bethesda leave the car tracks
at the blacksmith's shop and follow the
direct road on Massachusetts avenue
extended the road is a fine macadam-
oiled road which gives way TO a hard
uacadam pike on Wisconsin avenue. The
road continues 20 be macadam as far
as Rockville. 15-5 miles from Washing
ton. Passing through the center Of
Rockville, follow the car tracks 10 the
top Of the grade, turning 10 the right al
the top Of the hill following the same in
the direction Of Gaithersburg. A fine
macadau road extends about two miles
Beyond Rockville, at the end Of which a
soft dirt road takes up and continues be-
yond Clarksburg.
The same dirt road is continued. pass
ing the towns Of Hyattstown and Urbana
After leaving the latter place the road
becomes a good hard pike. and just be-
fore crossing the Nonocacy River or the
outskirts Of Frederick. a fine macadam
road appears in view and continues di-
The Washington herald., 1910-05-22

] In making fast time into Philadelphia
About a half mile from Newark turn tc
/ the left and less than five miles farther
along the pike will be found a sign bear
| ing the words. This road 10 Whining.
/ tom Continue for about a half mile
and then turn 10 the right into Marshall
ton. A turn 20 the left after arriving
at this town brings the tourist into Elms-
mere Junction. and care should be ex-
! ercised IN crossing the railroad tracks at
this point
The excellent road permits Of setting a
lively clip. and advantage should be
taken OF il. and soon Wilmington. Del
will be reached, where there are excellent
garaginE facilities, and gasoline and 9th
er supplies can be obtained il desired.
The route is straight ahead on Union
street 10 West Fourth street, TO Broome
street, 20 Delaware avenue, and thence
through the town 10 Market street. cross
ing Brandywine Creek into the Chester
Darby pike Phe road leads directly
through Bellevue and Claymont Toll is
collected quite frequently along this pike.
but it is well worth IT, as it is oiled in
Thirteen miles from Wilmington is Ches-
ter and a few miles beyond the town Of
Darby, the pike being named after the
Two towns. From Darby the road leads
directly into WOodlaud avenue, passing
the University of Pennsylvania on the
right. and thence into Walnut street.
Cross over the Schuylkiu River to Broad
street 10 the center OF Philadelphia. BY
this route Philadelphia is l42 miles from
Washington, which should be reached In
the evening in time for supper. The re-
rainder Of the evening can be spent IN
going 10 the theater or visiting other
places OF amusement, after which all
should retire for the night, thus ending
the first day of the three-day trip. The
car should be garaged for the night.
garages being quite numerous in the
vicinity Of Broad street.
On TO Atlantic City.
After an enjoyable nights rest, the
journey TO Atlantic City may be re-
sumed, after securing a supply Of gaso-
line and OIL. Crossing the ferry to Cam
den to the famous White Horse pike.
most Travelled route TO the seaside. despite
the numerous speed traps which exist.
After going straight across Broadway.
cross Hadden avenue in Camden. 10 next
right hand road. where turn into Prin-
cess avenue. which should be followed 20
the end of same at Euclid avenue: turn
ing right TO Hadden avenue. heading
straight over main Travelled road through
hamlet of Magnolia. Bear slightly TO
right fork, where curve left, and then
right along cemetery into the village Of
Berlin, sixteen miles from Camden. Con-
tinuing over the same road. Hammonton
is the next village reached. which is
thirty miles from the starting point. turn
ing 10 the left into Egg Harbor and then
direct 10 AbSecon. At this point turn
70 the right Immediately after crossing
the railroad and bridge az Absecon sta
tion, following the trolleys for slightly
Continued on Page ?, Column 3,
The Washington herald., 1910-05-22
INVESTED IN MOTOR CARS.
Figures Showing the Extent of the
New Industry.


The amount expended in the United
States for automobiles last year agere-
gated Sl50,caoCo. and it is believed that
this year the total viii reach 81. 900. .5o5
There are in this country lc1 substantial
motor car factories and a number of
smaller ones with a total capital OF more
than 100000: 80 factories making
tires, parts, and accessories. with a cap
tai Of almost H0,cJQIol. and these same
factories. in making parts and acces-
sories, employ not less than $4,000 men.
These figures are of interest because
OF the remarks OF the Hon. James ].
Hnl, president Of the Northern Pacific
Railway Company. who has publicly
criticised automohilinE as a pastime and
autouobile manufacture as a business.
He declares that motor cars in general
are an extravagance and his comments
have been followed by a speech Of Vice
President ]. T. Talbot, OF the National
City Bank. who Is quoted as saying that
the business OF making motor cars is
waste OF capital.
Ihese comments have brought manv
protests from automobile manufacturers.
who feel that they are being placed in
wrong light before the public.
Tt is unbecoming such men as Nr
Hill and Mr.. Talbot 10 term II extrava-
gance because men dare TO invest in
motor cars instead of possibly putting
money into overcapitalized companies
with their manipulated and water-Iogged
stock said Alfred Reeves. general man
ager Of the Association Of Licensed Auto
mobile Manufacturer. the members and
licenses OF which produce about s. per
cent Of the automobiles made in this
country. The making Of motor cars
cannot be any more wastefUl OF capital
than can be found in some Of our Wall
street enterprises"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-22
GOING.

A number Of Washington tourists took
advantage Of the excellent weather that
prevailed AZ the beginning Of the week
and raised the dust OF the local roads.
Many went 70 Great Falls. while a great
number traversed the Baltimore-Wash-
ington pike. The roads are in hrst-class
condition
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-13
RESPONDING TO NEW LAW
Officers of Various Political
Subdivisions Promptly Send
ing in Tax Estimates

Township, city and school district
officers have responded la good stylc
10 the requirements of the new ex
Csc law. For the first time .they are
required no submit estimates for all
taxation purposes to the county ex
else board. County Clerk Morgan in.
vested S12 in postage stamps to get
these returns. and practically all are
now in., There are97 school districts,
20 townships and 10 municipal cor.
Ioraiions, The county excise board.
which Is composed of County Judge
Strang. County Clerk Morgan. County
Attorney Hepburn. County Superin
tendent Humphrey and County Treas.
urer Ritterbusch. will meet on July
90 to pass upon the estimates and or
Der the levies The new law makes
the county Judge chairman and the
clerk secretary of the board.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-13
WHY HARLAN is SECONDARY

For more than thirty years Johr
NJ Harlan has been a member Of the
supreme bench OF the United States
court In oil those years he has writ
ten more decisions than any other
man sitting IN a like capacity He
never was accused of a public or pri'
vate wrong: his career has been one
in which all Americans take pardon
able pride
But he was not elevated to the
position of chief Justice
There Is reason.
He favors no one issue over others.
In court. he holds no brief for that
which needs either apology or liberal
construction.
Justice Harlan ~ > mighty man.
morally. patriotically and yudiciaIly.
He has won the admiration OF all
thinking citizens.
But he will remain on the bench
and be secondary to some man whose
entire trutning regards corporations.
II may be Knox.
Il may be Hughes.
II may be Roosevelt.
Yet there Is no man tn America
30 we'll versed in the intricacies
o>d the needs OF our peopie in IL
diciN1 way AZ Justice Harlan. Being.
r ~ h1u any politics. Republican.
~ d 4 be f1iIs to receive approval
y fbot orest dominant party?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-13


| !, J. Leahy came In from Oklahoma
! CITY last night and has Business be-
fore the supreme court tetiay. Mr..
Leahy is jubllant over thq prospects
Ct w II. Murray for the Nomination
for governor. II the, eleHion were
tomorr7w." he said, "Murihy would
win over all competitors ma II his
chances continue TO grow from now
until August as they h&ye during
the past few days he. wiltdget more
votes than all the others Ikomblned
HIS strength In Oklahoma city; in
face of the opposition froia the OK
lahoman Is wonderful. I'D, will .4car.
ry Usage county by handsome ma.
Jorlty and am led to believe that
the masses are for him everywhere.
His rugged honesty appeals to the
common people and they are stand.
ing by him. Murray will receive the
support of all those who believe 10
the constitution as IL is. Those who
favor its amendment along the lines
OF the proposed section 40, which was
voted on June IL. will probably vote
against him People generally real
~ 'ii"e tHS tOuebltutiD0 is DeluR as
saulted now more by the interests
than ever before and naturally turn
70 Murray as the right man to up
hold It. The state must control the
great public service corporations or
they will control the state The enlI
emies Of Murray are the ones who
tried to rob the state of its power toll
control the corporations. One news
paper Of the state is fighting him
with all. the power and influence 1t
can command and with equal energy
IL tried to break the backbone OF
the constitution prior to the election |
OF June IN, The people can not af. |
ford to take the advice of that papefi
In selecting candidate for governor
and ! do not believe they will. Muir
rays nomination will mean fur-
tier Endorsement of the constitution
His defeat would mean loss of faith
in that document" |
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-13
DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS

democrats have right to be over.
enthusiastic concerning the nomina.
tloDs OF friends for state and county
oinces' Meantime, those enthusias.
.,c eiiorts must fall with the will Of
the majority Remember there is no
room in this state for the policies NJ q,
.nose opposed to Democracy. II we
are right-we should rule. Wrong.
we should have no voice In affairs
Lei US face the issues presented and
as militant Democracy. uphold the
principles of our party. ANY other
course Is cowardly and Democracy
Is never cowardly party
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-13
FARRIs FOR STATE PRINTER.

Giles w. Farris, managing cditor OF
the Mangum Star, of Mangum. Greer
county, Oklahoma. has made Wig
orous campaign for the office OF
state Printer and is now touring the
state in the interest of his candidacy
Mr. Farris has been actively engag.
eo In the printing business for 25
years and is lifelong Democrat.
coming TO Oklahoma from Southwest
Missouri ten years ago. He has been
endorsed by the Democratic Commit
ices OF his own and neighboring coun-
t'es. Voters will do well to give his
candidacy careful consideration be-
lore casting their ballots. asi Z
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-13

Citizens of Jennings. Oklahoma, are,
making big preparations to entertain
Governor c. N. Haskell. July Is They
have advertised the day as Cover.
ernor's day" and urge all the people
Of the vicinity to come out and hear
Governor Haskell tell Of the state ad.
minlstration. A number OF distin-
euished speakers have been invited
and plans are being made to have one
q the largest celebrations ever held
IN that section Of the state.