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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Marion Institute

Tho current catalog of the Marion in- stitute, the first issued under the new board of directors, Is exceptionally in teresting A cultured man. who takes great interest in colleges and universities, in speaking of Marion said:
 "In the reorganization of the education al work this well known Alabama foun- dation, an extensive study was made of all the institutions of note In Europe and America; and the plan adopted for the Marion institute is unique and note- worthy for its wisdom and efficiency.
 ''The board of directors is composed of three distinct groups of members: a group of eminent educators who direct the educational policies of the institute; group of financlers who supervise the financial affairs of the corporation; and a group of statesmen and men of affairs who plan for the larger usefulness of the institution In training finely, as President Taft expressed 1t so aptly. the cream of the Anglo-SaXon youth of the south.' for leadership in state and na- tion.
 "The first group includes such educa- lOlS dS AlutIHldu Ol liit oDi- versity of Virginia; President Craighead of Tulane; President Denny of Washing ton and Lee; Dr. A. A. Nicholson of the University of Chicago; President F. o. Lovett, formerly professor in Princeton and now head of the new $10,0O0,00O uni- versity at Houston, Tex.
 "The second group includes such men as William F. Hills of the Traders Ma ton bank of Lowell, Mass; A. F. Arm strong of the Marion Central bank, and Belton Gilreath of Birmingham.
 "The third group includes Col Hilary A. Herbert of Alabama, Secretary of the Navy under Cleveland; Lee McClung, the present Treasurer of the United States, and President William Howard Taft.
 Tt Is a singularly wise organization, designed with expert knowledge and for working efficiency, because the executive committee of the trustees is composed of seven strong Alabama men. Such an in- stitution, with such an organization, should be benefcent influence in pro- viding for our youth advantages com parable with those enjoyed by the youth of New England at Eton and Rugby, by the youth of the north at Andover and Exeter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
The Light Appreciated

For some time past-several years, think-there has been complaint about certain residence streets being without electric lights at night, and one or the streets that has been mentioned in complaint recently is West Twentieth street, which parallels Capitol park, said a man who lives on that popular thoroughfare. T am glad to see ihat the city authorities have installed an arc lamp on that street. midway be- tween Park avenue and Eighth avenue. It was shining Friday night, and a highway that had been frightfully dark owing to the thick foliage of the trees on the sidewalks, looked brilliant enough" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Distinguished Educator

''Dr. F. F. Buehner, professor of phios- ophy at Johns Hopkins. would make a model president of the University of Ala hama," said a young college-bred man. He was only recently a member of the university faculty. It was he who built up the summer school.
 "Dr. Buchner is a fine scholar. an edu- cator of progressive ideas and national fame, and a man of marked executive ca- pacity. Many men mentioned for the university position would fill the bill but they are not available. I have not heard from pr. Buchner on the subject, but l think he would be glad to accept the presidency. Several very able and suit able educators are being considered, understand, and I am satisfied that the trustees will choose first-class man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
CompIaint About the Loop

"There is a great deal of complaint about the Birming gham Railway, Light and Power company's change in the North and South Highlands line said a newspaper worker. Several re- porters have complained of the loop schedule, but the strongest protest comes from occupants of office build ings on Twentieth street north or flrst avenue; and without having heard them say so, I am sure Second avenue merchants are protesting. Twentieth street is Birmingham's greatest busl- ness artery, and persons on Twentieth street wishing to go to the Highlands should not be compelled to walk block or so to catch a car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
An Everlasting Question

"The liquor question has been in the world since the days of Noah, if not longer, and it will be doubtless to the end of time,' said an old citizen. There are other questions that agitate enlightened communities, such as elevator etiquette is a man expected to take off his hat when a female happens to be in the ele- vator car; may a man sit on his front porch in his shirt sleeves, or must he keep his coat on would lady be overstepping the bounds of modesty if she wore a harem skirt? All these matters come under the head of convention, and what be"regarded. perhaps, as absurd or horrid half century hence. But the ethics of liquor drinking will be up for discussion 100 years hence, and, as l have said, it will be with us to the end.
 "rhe campaign for regulating the liquor business in Jefferson county has started and will soon be in full swing A great either for saloons or for dispensary. Com paratlveiy few prohibitionists, indeed, have any hopes of seeing this county go Absolutely dry. It is generally conceded that we will have either saloons or dis pensary. All sorts of arguments will be presented, but toward the close of the campaign the discussions will hinge on a few simple points. If we are to have dis pensary the blind tigers will continue their nefarious business. But say some, if we have saloons, blind tigers will he driven out. still there will be too many S0-room hotels with saloon license Now as to the 3O-room hotel. there seems to be great deal of misunderstanding about this section of the local option law. Il we have saloons the excise commission will have as fun power to regulate the hotel bar as it will to regulate any othci
 iduor place. l am assuming that the ext else commission would be made~up ol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
DICKENS IN CAMP

By Bret Harte. Above the pines the moon was slowly
 drifting,
 The river sang below The dim sierras far bey6nd, uplifting Their mnarets of snow The roaring campfire, with rude humor.
 painted
 The ruddy tints of health On haegard face and form that dropped
 and tainted
 In the fierce race for wealth Till one arose, and from the packs
 scant treasure A hoaded volume drew, And cards were dropped from hands of
 listless leisure To hear the tale anew; And then. while round them shadows
 gathered faster, And as the freight fell, He read aloud the book wherein the
 master Had writ of Little Nell" Perhaps twas boyish fancy-for the Was the youngest of them all But as he read, from clustering pine
 and cedar
 A silence seemed to fall. The fir trees. gathering closer in the
 shadows.
 Listened in every spray, While the whole camp with Nell" on
 English meadows Wandered and lost their way. And so in mountain solitudes=o'ertaken As by some spell divine Their cares drop from them like the
 needles shaken W From out the gusty pine. Lost is that camp, and wasted all it's
 fire,
 And he who wrought that spell? An, towering pine and Kentish spire, Ye have one tale to tell! Lost Is that camp! but let its fragrant
 story Blend with the breath that thrills With hop vines incense all the pensive A glory s That fils the Kentish hills. And on that grave Where English oak
 and holly - And laurel wreaths intwine Deem 1t not all a too presumptuous This spray of western pine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Southern prn.neritx

'I have just returned from visit to tho, larger cities of the South Atlantic coast, including Richmond, and am now about to start for four weeks trip through Texas said IT. P. Chenoweth Of Birmingham, who represents a large eastern mercantile interest.
 Business Is improving steadily, and l think there will be a good deal of pros- perity through the country during the next six months. In Richmond l found business very good indeed. The Virginia metropolis is growing at a faster rate now than at any time in its history It Is wealthy city, and the large improvements there within the past two or three years have been generally remarked
 "A friend of mine who has recently been in Texas tells me that business is hourlshing in that state The fact is, Texas seems to be prosperous all the time. There has been some complaint Of 1routh in limited areas, but take Texas as a whole. crops from all accounts are in fine condition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Useful Invention

"A young Birmingham man, A. B. Beitman. son of Joseph Beitman, has invented an Outlook Wind Shield Cleaner which, l believe, will come into general use as an automobile fix ture," said a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
 "We all know that when we are driv- ing d car in rainstorm it Is difficult to see ahead. But this Shield Cleaner device obviates the necessity Of stop ping the car to wipe off the glass. One advantage of the invention is the cheapness for which the cleaner is sold -s1.50."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
A MILE STORY.

One day an old farmer borrowed mule from his neighbor; after he had finished his work he sent his H-year-od boy to take it home. The boy had gone about a half mile when the mule stopped and positively refused to go any farther. After the boy had almost pulled his arms off trying to get him to go, en old doctor came along and asked 'Why. my son. what is the matter with your mule?" why, sir, can't you see, he has baked ?" cried the boy. "Well," said the old man, opening his case and taking out bottle labeled ''carbolc acid,' well see what we can do for him. and he poured some of the acid on the mules back, and in much less time than 1t takes to write 1t the mule was galloping down the road at a rate he had never gone before The boy looked up In surprise and said Doctor, have you got any more of that stuff ?" ''Yes,' answered the man. "Well, doc tor, are you sure you have got whole lot more of it?' he asked. q think I have plenty What did you want to know for?' he asked with a smile. "Well l wish you would pour some on me, doctor. for I've got to catch that mule." answered the boy.-Boonville Advertiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
AeN1,c,eQ-

peopie who are offended by. his vanity iiao the Keen pleasure of seeing him non plussed by young woman. The inci- deht IS related by writer in The Aead- emy as follows:
 AL a reception one evening d'Anpunzie, uloppeu ms handkerchief by chance; a young lady picked 1t up and handed ,r 10 him with a pretty smile: .'Il SID faz- zoletto, Maestro," D'Annunzio boved ana seeing she was pretty, replied with royal suitability. Keep it. mademoiselle. you may keep it." The girls smile Van, lshed;s holding the kerchef carefully be- tween hhger and thumb, she walked to the fire and dropped it on the emhars smile spread on every face but tb. Italians ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE GRAY KING.

THE GRAY KING. Sing a song of Winte.-
 Winter II soon be here, And the firelight blazing,
 With It's rnddy cheer, And the winds a-blowing Down the darkness deep, Waili-g eerie lullabies
 To the world asleep. Sing a song of Winter
 Soon we'll hear him roar, Up and down the valleys drear, All along the shore; Beating 'gainst the window-panes, Moaning round the caves, Dancing where the ghosts walk In a whirl of leaves. Sing a song of Winter Winter gaunt and old, Silvering the trees with frost And the blighted mold. Hoary all his tumbled locks, Turbulent he seems, still he brings the open. fire, Best of all for dreams!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

he not select equally as good and con- commission? Men can take advantage Of any position. If man is naturally dis honest he will be so wherever he is placed
 AS excise oommissoners-if the people vote for regulated saloons-it is supposed and believed that Governor ONeal will aries provided, with the small amount of work necessary. will call for such.
 The liquor situation in Birmingham to- day could not be more ntolerable Every enort has been made to suppress the blind tiger. but he grows greater. more offensive and more numerous day by day.
 I don't believe, Birmingham will ever revert to the nasty saloon cor ition which prevailed here before prohibition was voted for The condition then was offen- sive in the extreme to every decent citi- zen.
 Now that we have seen all sides of lt. when saloons are voted back, the people. the city commissioners and the excise commissioners will see to 1t that there be decency and order in the conduct of the places where liquor shall be sold.
 We all know that the abuse of iiouor Is an evil which does, and always shall, ex- ist So let us provide for its sale proper ly regulate it, derive revenue from fl. and conduct it in the most decent and least offensive method possible. And above all, let each of us do our hest in the campaign for the solution which we think best, but let us be decent about if and not permit hostilities of such nat,,r. as to leave scars for future feelings.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Pig Iron Production

Forty years ago this country pro- duced less iron than this district did last year. The production of this dis trict last year was ,939, 147 tons, and in 1871 the production of the entire country was but 1,706,791 tons At that time Great Britain was the chief producer of pig iron. All methods of forty years ago were comparatively
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

ty Board of Revenue is to be applaud ed for the good work it has done in improving county roads Of course, there is much yet to be done, but they deserve encouragement for what they are doing. Let them keep it up.
 There has been some complaint re- gently about street lighting In Bir-. ingham-complain that there are not sufficient lights in many sections. Now, however. that Frank Nelson and asso- ciates have commenced work on a pipe line from the Fayette gas fields, the indications are that 1t will not be long before natural gas will be with us; and with modern gas burners we should have a very cheap rate and be the best lighted city in the country. We can then get rid of the ugly old electric arc lamps, which now hang by wires over our streets, and put up the more slightly and artistic posts like the white way in Ensley.
 Here we are in the midst of another political campaign with everybody in Bir- mingham and Jefferson county all stirred Up as to whether we shall continue to have alleged prohibition, open saloons or the old kind of dispensares. It is indeed problem-this solution of the liauor question. The prohibition leaders, in yes terday's Ledger, told us of the opportuni- ty, political control and great power gen. erally which would be given to the excise commissioners as provided for under the state law. Yet these commissioners will have no more power comparatively than have the commissioners of the city of Birmingham. Governor O'Neal could not | have made a better selection than he did | in the city commissioners. Why should
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
COULDN'T BE WORSE.

Tewksbury Is one of the unluckiest men who ever lived., Why do you think SOP" His automobile broke down, the other day"
 Accidents like that happen to a great many people"
 know it, but Tewksbury's car broke down right in front of house where n phonograph was playing ragtime."
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 A very few men make money; the rest have to earn it.
 Maybe there is nothing but weather talk in the place that isn't heaven.
 A man can make himself much bet ter looking to a woman by her mar rying him.
 A girl has the neatest way of letting man make her understand questions at which she could lose him.
 The avebage maii would want to be president of railroad before he could tell an airbrake from locomotive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
HAROLD KNOWS THE SIGNS

From July Lippincott's.
 FlVe-year-old Harold's older sister wa. In the habit of making good many de- mands on him. Genera'iy her reoua.,s Tor favors, usually the running of CT. rands around the house, were prefaced bv what she considered subtle fattery
 NOW, Harold,' She began one day, you're dear sweet little boy, and YOU know l love you--" but Harold cut her short.
 Well, Ethel, he said earnestly "if it's upstairs, I won't go."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Speaking of improvements, the coun-

 high class citizens-men known to the public. and whose civic records fare un- questioned. If a person of bad reputa- ton applies for hotel liquor license the excise commission would decline to grant 1t: but, answer some of my prohibition friends that bad man will obtain license in the name of a friend or agent. But the excise commissioners will not be smpletons or men who can be easily fooled They will be men of high intelli- gence and of more or less practical ob- servation The right sort of an excise commission, and that is the sort we will have, can make Birmingham as orderly city when it comes to the liquor busf- ness as any reasonable moralist would demand. Many voters who are talking to- day about casting their ballots for dispen- sary will change their minds and vote for saloons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
EcLTPSED

q am surprised to hear that the Gads- bys didn't have the pleasant stay they anticipated at Pine Cliff inn
 ''They were sadly disappointed. There was another family at the inn who were twice as rich as the Gadsbys."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
THE HOME TEAM

From the Yonkers Statesman
 Can l get off this afternoon to ro to a funeral?' asked the office boy.
 Who's fnneral?" asked the man. with . cynical smile.
 T guess it's soin' to be the home team's"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
No nnuRT

Do you suppose a man could stay mar ried to a, militant suffragette for a long timer"
 ''Wel, he might not be able to hang on more than a few months, but 1t would probably seem a long time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
CoNsIDERATE.

'Peekins is one of the kindest men have ever met
 You compliment him highly"
 T mean it, too. Why, he can eat any thing he wants, yet I have never seen .him gloat over dyspeptic."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
DELUDED GIRL

While at the shore. forsooth, he seems Most noble prince, heir to a crown. Alas, the idol of her dreams
 Is just a ribbon clerk in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

When Il aviators cross the English channel in a bunch England begins to see in the dim future an aerial invasion of vast proportions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
A JoI,T FOR GABRIELLE.

Gabrielle D%An1unzio, the Italian poet and novelist. who has that exaggerated bpmion of his own greatness which is Characteristic of literary esthetes. is dwelling now in Paris He gets more adulation than he deserves, perhaps, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Colonel Roosevelt will demur at least private to Ambassador Reeds remark that he is "a man with great career behind him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

The weather of last week was, alas, neither safe nor sane. What Is good on the Fourth of July is good for the ueat finer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

THE CEAUTAUQUA ROUT TIE. He'd like to do some doughty deed, Surpa ssing all conjectures. To tell the truth, Is much in need Of coin he'd get from lectures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Lady Constance Foljambe had a chance to change her name and did not do it. That kind of name should have been ex- changed for a better one regardless of circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

The railroads in New Jersey had tanks of ice water in the heated spell but few could drink because the law forbids the use of common drinking cups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Some say the ice cap at the north pole is melting, and that there is danger that Doc Cooks footprints up there will be erased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Congress that was not feazed by the recent heat wave can stand anything, and need not adjourn, until December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Some think that If Congress would pass the reciprocity bill and go home the weather would become normal and endur- able.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

There is at present popular demand springing up in favor of a Senate com posed wholly of deaf mutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Chicago has resumed as a summer re- sort. There was a week, however, in which it did no business in that line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

The aeroplane joy rider up in the sky twiddles his fingers at the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

The quiet Fourth, it would appear, Has many packers. By jinks! I'll bet we didn't hear A dozen crackers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

In the heat wave all Chicagoans strove to get to wlndward of an electric fan and comparatively succeeded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

It is costing more to get Lorimer out than it cost to put him in the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

The heated term cannot be blamed on the comet or even the weather. clerk It just happened, that's all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

No man is so mean in Chicago that lo has today snow or ice on his sidewalk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

The man who wears his coat in a tenn perature of 100 degrees should watch out against the foolkiller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Dr. Eliot says all men are not created free and equal, for some get married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Simplified clothing Is more satisfactory than simpllfed spelling in this weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
UxTRDME1y vERsATILE.

"If I should ever lose my feet,
 An acrobat once said, 'T'd still contriye my friends to meet
 By walking on my head"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

The heat wave was broad and long and also acute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

The people who are striving to put Man uel back on the throne are properly called Portuguese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT PROBLEMS
 OF INTEREST HERE IN BIRMINGHAM

Gully Exum can hold out as long in proportion and continues to
 make as good a mayor as he did auctiSneer in our shirt sale last Mon day, it will be but short time before Birmingham will be the greatest, neat est and most beautiful city in the world.
 As an auctioneer, Gully lit into the crowd, so to speak with gloves off and he pounded the good people into purchasing shirts at fabulous prices. He aroused the spirit of enthusiasm and tickled the vanity of many men by mentioning them as the marvels he thought them to be.
 Gully is really lovable fellow, as Is demonstrated by the good will, good cheer and applause which follow him wherever he appears. The people like his wholesome manner and generous spirit, and they believe in his good bus mess ability.
 # # #
 Now that Gully Is ito have thirteen hundred thousand dollars in good money to be expended in getting the city's affairs and the city itself in shape, he and Judge Lane and Jim Weatherly have a magnificent oppor- tunity to make Birmingham real buster, as cities go. They have already installed the best and most thoroughly equipped fire department in all the south. They are paving streets at good rate, and they are encouraging the improvement and beautifying of all the parks and lawns. Likewise they are looking after the schools and all manner of public improvements. They are workers and. hustlers, as the ex- pression goes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Wolgast is as great hero now in San Francisco as Jack Johnson is in Lon don.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
MARKING BACK.

What, do you suppose, is the age of Miss Grimly?'
 q couldn't say exactly, but 1fremempeS the time when she used to wafble After the Ball. '' 4