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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
For the Princeton Presidency

"The south continues to turn out great educators, and I am not surprised to see from the papers that Dr. Charles w. Dabney, president of the University of Tennessee, is being considered for the presidency of Princeton" said a man in- terested in the higher education.
 woodrow Wilson, who gave up the Princeton presidency to become governor of New Jersey, is one of the best equipped university men in this country. He is rot only scholar, but he is a man of exceptional versatility and administra- tive talent. He was born in Virginia and was reared in Georgia.
 'Dr. Dabney is a Virglnian and like Governor Wilson, Is admirably equipped for college administrative work. Before coming to the University of Tenenssee he was president of the University of Gin cinnati and was decidedly successful there Princeton would make no mistske ir- choosing him for Wilson's successor. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BAcHELoI

From the New York Press.
 The public never does it's own busi- ness, so it's never done.
 The cleverest trick girl has is how often she can be kissed for the first time.
 It's so natural for women to raise chill dren that a few of them want to raise Cain instead.
 It's awftff foolish to find fault with the cook when she can get even by put ting too much pepper in the soup.
 All that seems to be needed for a man to get absorbed in thing is for 1t not tc amount to much of anything.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

The No. 1Si is still looked on as a hoo doc in some quarters, although it is hard ly probable that the most superstitious person would turn down a gift of s13,000, of s1SO0. while some would not seriously object to $13
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
TRUE CHARITY.

negro beggar 'swho was paralyzed leaned helplessly against the corner of a Twentieth street building on a windy night not long ago. A gale whipped around the corner and sent the beggar' s hat spinning down the pavement Un- able to pursue and probably unable to pick up his hat, could he have over taken 1t, the cripple did not know what to do. A small newsboy, with a very dirty face and ragged clothes, swooped down upon the hat and carried 1t back to it's owner. Then, yielding to still more generous impulse, the boy thrust his hand into his pocket, took out a few nickles> and dimes and gave part of his little store to the beggar. It was better to witness an act like that than to read about Mir Carnegie giving away another library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

A BILLET-DOUX. She was a winsome country lass, So William, on a brief vacation, More pleasantly the time to pass, Essayed irritation; And as they strolled in twilight dim, While near the time for parting drew, Asked if she'd like to have from him A billet-doux. Of French this simple maid knew naught, But doubting not twas something nice, Upon its meaning quickly thought, Then in a trfce Upward she turned her pretty head; Her rosy lips together drew For purpose plain, and coyly said: ''Yes, Billy, do!'' Sequel: And William did.
 Anonymous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Out in Washington state man was convicted of swearing by jury of women and fined s1. We presume he said some- thing stronger than "Oh, fudge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

A New Jersey judge says dental work is not a luxury. He was referring, no doubt. to the way a victim feels in a dentists chair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

So much spring weather in winter IS sure sign that there will be turn about and that winter will finger in the lap of spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

D This will be a busy week in Montgom- cry. and Thursday will be a day of more than ordinary interest on Capitol Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Short, thick curly hair is said to be an indication of great strength. but it doesn't indicate anything when it is on a wig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

The oyster is already on the wane. The man who used to eat two dozen at a sitting has cut his order down to a dozen and a half
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Birmingham's new street fiushers do the business in a jiffy and make lazy pedestrians hop from the floods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Strawberry shortcake is in our midst hut only the boldest eaters have had the courage to tackle 1t so far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
TWO TOWNS.

Although it has no great ,renpwn, Its designations rather catchy; In Texas there's little town Hold tighti-whose name is Wax;
 hachie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

He lost his ideals early Tn life." .'Yes?''
 And he's been making money ever since"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

ALARMING CONDITION. "Gill1s has lost his appetite and I'm afraid it's hopeless case" 'Indeed?"
 ''Yes. We gave him an Illustrated seed catalogue to look at, but the picturesl of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Do as adversaries do in law, Strive nightly, but eat and drink as friends.
 Flaming of the Shrew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

It is a good idea to stay away from a powder magazine, even when you ''Enow" it isn't loaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

The whitewash brush has been used so much here of late that it is worn ooWh to mere stub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Mary Garden says the American man is a problem Mary's a problem herself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Birmingham Age-Herald
souf in dear ol, Alaham

Down souf in dear or Alabam Are names that have an odd sound too, sah;
 We're willing quite, to give the pam To quaint and queer ol' Tuscaloosa.
 Youngstown Telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
NBEDFELLOWS.

.. An Atchison county farmer telephoned for a doctor to come and examine one of his farm hands, who professed to be i'll. The doctor did so and couldn't find anything the matter with the man, and so reported. That is what I thought" said the farmer; Ego back and tell him there is nothing the natter The doc tor went back and asked the man in bed: There isn't the least thing wrong with you; what are you lying here for?" T know it," replied the hired man; but that man hasn't paid me a cent for three months, and I intend to stay right here until he does pay me-" .Roll over and make room for me- said the doctor, flor he hasn't paid me anything for three years. Kansas City Star.
 THEY SHOULDN'T DO TT.
 Too many men
 Get on a jag
 The moment when Love strikes a snag.
 STARTING SOMETHING. %. I'm looking for trouble." q, Do you really want to find trouble?' Sure Pm a bad man." Well, the large person over there with a swollen jaw has the toothache. France over and ask him if he believes in Christian Science%
 DEATH OF A RICH MAN.
 O'ercome by cares,
 He said. Good night"
 Then all his heirs
 Began to fight.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

Royalty on parade in London yesterday served as sort of rehearsal for the coronation affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

There is a costantly growing belief that the -s. R. O. sign will be hung up some day in Hades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
THE PESSIMIST

Something's wrong with something,'
 Said he. ''I don't know what. But all the same, there's much to blame In this my earthly lot.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

The Standard oil company is all the time having itself vindicated.
  Motoring is rather tame sport without a fur coat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
IN DIsREPUTE.

Another sad blow for poets'' How now?"
 "'Affinity' Earle has written a book of verse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
A CRITERION.

A CRITERION. Are the Burfords esthetic?" T should say not There isn't q Nav ajo blanket on the place"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
OFTEN THE CASE.

spring vegetables had no effect what 1 eyero
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
ADRIFT WI II THE TIMES

POPULARITY. The tenor sings With all his powers The public filings Him costly flowers. A pleasant life And easy lines, Till he takes a wife; Then his stock declines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

FASHIONABLE TROUSERS. Right here and now We speak our mind; We will not wear The skin-tight kind.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23

width Of watts found on different farms
and as a usual thing they are wider
than necessary. Then, too, the a
rover the vat the less the dip required
to fill it. A vat 20 inches wide at the
top and s inches wide al the bottom
is a fair average as regards width.
although some very practical sheep
men construct their watts as narrow as
16 inches at the top and 6 inches at
the bottom when the vat is 4 feet
deep. The size Of sheep kept IN a
farm must, OF course, be taken into
consideration.
.. The dipping vat illustrated is To-
Gated in the driveway Of the hog
house, and can be used for the dip
ping Of sheep and young pigs. 1t is
built entirely Of concrete, the walls
Of which are 6 inches in width with
the exception Of the partition BE-
tween the vat and dry chamber, which
has a thickness Of 9 inches. The end
OF the vat into which the hogs and
sheep are plunged is perpendicular
while the opposite end is provided
with an incline which is quite deeply
creased to that the animal can walk
out. The foor around the end of the
vat from which the sheep emerge is
so graded that all drippings return
to the vat. There are sewer connec-
tons with this outfit, the valve Of
which is located in the dry chamber.
The end of the sewer pipe in the vat
Is provided with a CRATE and trap SO
as to catch bits Of wool and droppings
which would otherwise clog the pipe.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23

be completely tired out, long before
the days work is ended.
1t Is also in danger Of being injured
in various ways. 1t would be far bet
ter off left at the barn in a lot, or,
If the weather is bad, in a box stall.
where it can do itself no harm.
After the first day, the colt will
cease to be restless, and will become
perfectly c%ontented, as soon as Its
mother 1t taken out Of its sight
Also, under this plan, the mare will
work as well as usual, after the nrst
day or two, which would not be the
case If the colt were in the field where
she could keep it in sight most OF the
time.
The first week, of course, 1t Will
be necessary to unhitch the mare In
the middle of the forenoon and again
in the middle Of the afternoon, n
take her to the barn and allow the
colt to suck, but this is not one-half as
inconvenient as having the colt In the
field to get in the way, and to keep
its mother in a flutter OF excitement
1t will not be long before the colt al
be left away from It's mother half a
day at a time and then the mare a
be worked without any Inconvenience
whatever.
II there are two or more colts, put
them in a lot together when their
mothers go to the fields. and they Will
be more contented.
When there Is any necessity OF hav-
ing the brood mare away from home
all day, the colt should be battered to
her side. If on the road there Will
then be no danger of the colt running
back, or up branch roads, or of fol-
lowing other Mares
Haltering the colt to the mare is a
particularly wise precaution when a
trip is to be made to town, or any
where where railroads have tracks to
be crossed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23
HARD PRESSED BY CAVALRY
piucky Running Fight Put Up by the
Rear Guard Of Gress's Division
at DinWiddie G. n.

I first enlisted In Company D,
Eighth Pennsylvania, for three years.
We were with the Army Of he Poto-
mac in all its battles Except Chancel-
louisville and G~ettysburg) to the Will
derness and Spotsylvania, writes
James Hasson Of P~erryopolis, Pa, In
the National Tribune. Our time hav
ing expired, we marched out Of line,
and were discharged in June, 1864. l
then enlisted in Company G, Sixteenth
Pennsylvania cavalry, for one ear.
l was in Gregg's division, second
brigade, and it "a while with that
command l had a close call in the fall
of 1864. The cavalry was on the ex-
Early one morning we started out on
a raid around the right of Lees army.
The Sixteenth Pennsylvania cavalry
was in advance, and as there is always
an advance guard in front of the NOV
ing column that duty fell to four men
of my company, Henry Mel, William
Hagan and, If l remember, Joe Neil
and myself.
Nothing very exciting happened on
our outward move. We reached Din
widdie G.. H. some time in the after
and moved up until we were In sight
of the enemy's camps. We then
wheeled right-about and started on
our return. The same four men that
were in the advance on our outward
move were left rs the rear guard on
the return trip.
Fitzhugh Lee was in command of
Lees cavalry, which consisted Of
seven brigades, and we knew he would
follow us. The orders OF the rear
guard, of course, were to keep in sight
of the rear of the moving column, but
we failed to do so, and got into trou-
BILE.
The guard had gotten a canteen full
of apple jack, and they began to get
pretty laxative. When the column
started to move the rear guard stopped
in the road and passed the canteen
around. AS l had not tempered with
the contents of the canteen, l got hold
OF it and threw it owe my shoulder.
1 told the boys they had had enough
for the present. l also remarked that
we were two miles in real of the col
umn, and that FitZhugh Lees cavalry
would jump onto us and give us a trip
to Libbey prison If we didn't look
sharp.
We then started to move. Hagan
and l moved through a gate, and
started to ride up to a house some 200
yards from the road, where W. saw a
mounted man sitting in front Of the
house. We hadn't gone more than half
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23
H0N0RS A SOLDIER
King George Made Kitchener
Coronation Constable.
Intrepid General, Who Achieved I'm
per,shabIe Renown In the Sudan
and Who Brought Boer
War to q Close.

London.-A rich honor was be-
slowed upon Lord Kitchener-that Of
being named by King George of Eng
land, lord high constable during the
coronation ceremonies. The selection
was equivalent to declaring him to be
England's greatest living soldier.
Kitchener is a remarkable IAN
silent, inscrutable, detesting publicity
and, it is said, women, n loving
work. He is a relentless and efficient
machine. After his famous campaign
in the Sudan the British dubbed him
Kitchener Of Khartum."
Kitchener's training for the work he
had to do in the Sudan could not nave
been better. He was graduated from
Woolwich and entered the engineers
in 1871. For a brief time he served
with the French forces during the
Franco-Prussian war. He was wound
ed and retired, devoting the next
twelve years to surveying and map
making in Palestine and to gaining
proficiency in the eastern tongues-a
proficiency which was later Of the
greatest service to him. For a time he
served as q British consul in Asia
Minor, but on the outbreak of the
Egyptian war of 1883 he entered the
English army n rose rapidly in rank
until he was made sirdar, or com
mander of the Egyptian forces. with
the British rank of major general. Dur
ing this period his mind ran steadily
On the project Of recovering the lost
provinces Of upper Egypt. which had
been under Mahdist rule since the
disastrous outcome Of the campaign Of
1883.
By 1896 everything was ready for
the expedition. Kitchener knew that
the task which he had set himself was
no pleasant junket in the desert. The
followers of the now dead Mahdi, swol-
len by their former success. held the
English arms in contempt.
The first overwhelming defeat of the
native forces came at Omdurman. 1t
was there that Kitchener's admirable
fighting machine, the organization of
which has cost him sleepless nights
and the most anxious concern, vas
put to the crucial test. And it was
not found wanting. Even the
Egyptian forces were models of steadi-
ness. Again and again the half-mad-
dened dervish warriors threw them
selves Upon the native wing Of the
British army, seeking to crush their
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23

way to the house when we heard q
shot. Upon looking around we saw
about fifty rebels coming out of a strip
Of woods not more than 200 yards in
rear of us.
Neil fired all the loads out of his
carbine and retreated down the road.
AS Hagan and l were cut off from the
road, we took to the fields for it. I
didn't count the fences we went over
but there were several of them. The
cavalry horses were trained to jump,
and they vent over like sheep. The
Confederate cavalry horses being
fresh from camp, gained on us very
rapidly, and were soon riding along
not more than SO yards to the left Of
us. Both parties were firing, but as
the horses were running at full speed
the balls flew harmless with n ex.
ception.
Either Hagan or I shot the leaders
horse from under him. Just at that
stage of the race Hagan's horse went
into the mud and fell. The saddle
girth broke, and the horse gained his
footing and ran away, leaving Hagan
and he was captured.
I well remember the words of the
captain as I tool my position in the
line. He said: "Hasson, where's Ha-
GAM" I answered: "The rebels got
him" I saw a ear in the captains
eye when I answered him Hagan got
back all right in about three or four
months. Our brigade arrived at the
junction two hours before Lee, and ne
had his wagon train in front of him.
We kept the train moving until
about 200 wagons had passed. One of
our scouts rode up and told us to cut
the train, as a brigade of infantry and
a brigade of cavalry were coming in
sight. AS we were the only troops
that had reached the junction yet, we
had a lively time of it for awhile. We
formed a line Of battle in single line,
and fought mounted. We held them a
short time until they began to move
around our right flank. / began to
think we were in a tight place when
the old Fifth corps came up with a
cheer, and that settled 1t. We got the
wagon train all right. AS we had
some men killed and wounded, I
mounted another horse, and was at
the surrender Of Lee at Appomattnx-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23
Lord Kitchener.

way through by sheer bulk and the
impetuosity of their advance. Again
and gain they reeled back in retreat
only to rally and return to the on
slaught. 1t was a terrible battle.
Twenty thousand Mahdists were left
slain on the field. No quarter was
shown to the wounded survivors
among them, for a wounded dervish,
the English Knew to their sorrow, Is
more terrible than a sound one. He
seeks to give death in accepting it.
No undisciplined mob could stand in
the face of such slaughter. Panic
ensued. The British arms were vic
tOrious.
Then Kitchener pressed on to Khar-
tum, leaving the enemy no time to re-
cover its lost confidence. Everybody
remembers the outcome. The success
of the British expedition brought
Kitchener fame. a peerage and a mod
est fortune. He was voted a gift of
$150, 900 and in 1899 he was appointed
governor general Of Sudan.
The South African wal is not re-
membered by the English with much
pride. 1t was a sore blow to the ma
tional self-confidence. 1t showed that
their boasted efficiency had to be
taken with a grain of salt. But what
credit came out of hat inglorious con-
f1ict came in large measure to Lord
Kitchener. 1t was he who brought
hostilities to a conclusion after Lord
Roberts had returned to England, sur
rendering the chief command to his
chief Of staff.
To Kitchener's skill as an organizer
is largely due the fact that al army
of over $50, 900 men was marched be-
tween 1900 and 1000 miles through
a country which would scarcely have
kept a goat in rations. Lord Kitch-
ener accomplished the gigantic task.
and not a man went hungry. 1t was
the sort of eat which England had
learned to expect of him. It's success
full termination occasioned little COM
msnt, because, perhaps, Kord Kitch-
a had accomplished it.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23
MULES BETTER THAN HORSES
VIII Do as Much Work and They Re-
quIre Only Two-Thirds as Much
Feed-VaIue Is Higher.

A mule will do as much work as q
horse on about two-thirds as much
feed. For draft work the mule Is
valued higher than the average horse,
in nearly every instance. The animal
most desirable for general farm work
is one hat weighs about 1900 pounds.
It is well adapted to drudgery and
burden bearing, making it OF very
great service in the army.
When two years old the mule
should be used at light work. Never
allow the animal to do anything
against your bidding. The mule is
steadier at work and Is troubled but
little by flies and heat. There is less
danger Of It's falling sick in the busy
season; the common horse troubles
disturb him very little. Wind-broken
mules are seldom seen. Mules live
much longer than horses. Mare mules
are generally preferred because they
mature sooner and are of a better dis
position.
The greatest objection to a mule is
that it seldom gives cattle or sheep
any peace when In the pasture with
them. A mule Is mischievous.'
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23
LIVESTOCK
GNOTES8
BYE trouble is rare in pigs.

Eye trouble Is rare In pigs.
Constant care is what develops the
pigs into market toppers.
An occasional feed Of oats will be
valuable for the brood SOW.
Alfalfa is a great feed for the brood
SOW in summer and winter.
Two filters Of pigs a year is about
what the best sows will do.
Don't expect to work your horses
sixteen hours a day just because you
do.
To produce milk a eve must have
good food and an abundance of fresh
water.
The hog house should be built on
high ground so that it will have good
drainage.
The feed for the mother wv is an
important item In securing growth In
the lamb.
Silage is to be one Of the great
feeds of the corn belt in the not dis
tant future.
When you are fattening hogs, 1t is
easy to make the mistake Of giving
too much corn
The hog is considered a dirty anil
NAL, but no creature enjoys a clean,
dry bed more than a hog.
Kafr corn alone is said to make
large quantities Of excellent silags
very nearly equal to corr silage.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23
"The Bard Of Odon."

The Rev. George F. Culmer, "the
bard OF Odon," celebrated his eighty
sixth birthday the other day. The
Rev. Mr.. Culmer was born May %.
1925, in Kent, England, during the
reign of George Frederick George
IV.), for whom he was named. At
the time of his birth John Quincy
Adams was president OF the United
States.
DR.. Culmer has been a minister for
many years IL the Methodist Episco-
pal church, until his advanced age
made it necessary for him to retire,
He is a scholar and poet. Many OF
his poems have been published In
magazines and newspapers.-Wash-
ngton Correspondence Indianapolis
News.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-23
MAKING A HOG TIGHT FENCE
Brick or Stone Sunk In Ground With
Piece Of Wire Attached VIII
Provo Effective.

I have had no little amount Of
trouble fencing against hogs, for
stretch the fence as tightly as I could,
some old SOW or pig would eventu-
ally press the wire up between the
posts and let the whole bunch out,
says a writer in the Farm and Home.
A year g I tried the following de-
vice for keeping my hogs from lifting
the fence:
Take a brick or small stone for a
weight and a piece of No. 8 wire long
enough to fasten around the weight
with three feet extending, and sink
the weight two and a half feet in the