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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
ALCOHOL. AND CIVILIZATION

Ellwood Hendrick, in Harper's Weekly.
 Totally abstinent races and peoples do not seem to get ahead. For instance, the strip of northern Africa extending from Egypt to the Atlantic ocean and from the Sahara to the Mediterranean, was in the days of Carthage the garden spot of the world. In those days, when its inhabi- tants drank-some too much, others not as much as they would like, and others not at all-the country was lively and rrosperous Now for over 1000 years it's reope have been total abstainers and they have proven themselves incapable of self government.
 Persia in the days of her later great ness construed the Koran very literally, and old Omar himself is indicative of tteir habits. They were doubtless very bad in regard to alcohol.
 Then came g revival, and with 1t a stricter construction of the holy book; the sinfulness as well as the evil of wine bibbing was impressed upon the people, abstinence was enforced, and concurrent F. with this came the decay of Persian art. The wonderful pottery, the em- broideries, the tapestries, the rugs, with their sense of joyous life, everything giv- ing the impression that the artist who created it must have sung as he worked, are from the golden days before the people of Persia went to sleep. There is no evidenve that the artists who made these things of such surpassing beauty were drinking men. They surely could rot have done such work had they drunk too much. We only know as fact that concurrent with this marvellous develop rlent of Persian art the Persians drank, and that Persian art withered and died concurrently with the introduction with what amounted to prohibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Most Beautiful City

C. w. Matheson of Wilkes Barre, Pa, after spending two days here left last night for Atlanta.
 Birmingham is a beautiful city, sald Mr. Matheson When was here two years ago l was impressed with the citys general attractiveness, but did not see as much of the residence section as I have seen on this visit. After driV- ing on Highland avenue and other fash ionable thoroughfares I do not hesitate to say that Birmingham is the most oean- tiful city in this country and have seen about all of them.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
TRICKS OF THE BASEBALL FIELD

From Current Literature (November.
 Blocking a base runner is another of the tricks constantly resorted to. It has to be done sl<ilfully, just enough to
 throw the runner out of his stride, but not enough to warrant the umpire in declaring it a case of intentional inter ference. Ty Cobb. probably the fastest base runner in the country, some time ago tried an experiment. He made the circuit of the bases, when no basemen
 were present, in 30 1-5 seconds, passing each bag close to the inside corner.
 Then at a subsequent time he made the circuit with each baseman in place act-
 ing just as he would in a game. Not one of the basemen did anything that an umpire would call interference. yet
 before Cobb got around he was actually
 interfered with five times. Each base
 man stood by the inside corner of his
 bag, compelling Cobb to go on the out
 side, thus increasing considerably the
 size of the circle he made. The short stop cCntrived to keep in the runners
 path just long enough to shorten his stride between second and third, and then, running across the line from third to home as if to back up the catcher, he again made the runner
 shorten up his stride, yet avoiding ac- tual contact in each case. It took Cohb two and half additional seconds to
 make the circuit because of this inter- ference. Such are some of the tricks
 of the trade,' and the rules are con- stantly being changed to stop them. with more or less success. But in spite of all hooliganism that creeps in, the l sport remains fairly clean one, on the whole. Gambling on the grounds has l been eliminated to a remarkable de- gree, and there is seldom any basis for l suspicion that a player has thrown" a. game. For national game it is cer- | tainly far ahead of cock fighting, bull | fighting and horse racing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
A Great Cotton Crop In state

"There is a very fine crop made in this state" said Lon F. Greer, mem Der of the state convict board, who is in the city on his way to. north Alabama T estimate the present crop of Alabama will be over 1,3OO,O0O bales.
 Speaking of the cost of production, 1t has cost very nearly 10 cents per pound to make the present crop. The hlgher prices for labor, the cost of fertilizer and mules and food supplies these last two upon a crop price basis of II cents makes the present price of S1s to cents losing proposition. '
 ''Yes, there is a steady uplift and pro- eress throughout the agricultural sec tions. Many farmers are saving money or buying fine stock, improvingS their lands and building new homes.
 T think Congress should do something to put the New York cotton gamblers out of business, who, though they toll not, neither do they spin, yet they live high and dwell in palaces. playing their game with the greatest staple money crop in the world-the south's staff of life'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
THE FAIRIES
HIT IT 1NIItIES By William Allingham.

William Allingham. Up the airy mountain, Down the rushy glen, We daren't go avhunting For fear of little men; Wee folk, good folk,
 Trooping all together; Green jacket, red cap, And white owls feather! Down along the rock shore A Some make their home They live on crispy pancakes Of yellow tide foam; Some in the reeds
 Of the black mountain lake, With frogs for their watchdogs, All night awake. High on the hilltop
 The old king sits; He's now so old and gray, He's night lost his wits. With a bridge of white mist Columbkil he crosses, On his stately journeys From Slieveleague to Rosses: Or going up with music On cold starry nights. To sup with the queen of the gay northern lights. They stole little Bridget For seven years long; When she came down again Her friends were all gone. They took her lightly back, Between the night and morrow: They thought that she was fast
 asleep,
 But she was dead with sorrow, They have kept her ever since Deep within the lakes, On a bed of flag leaves, Watching till she wakes. By the craggy hillside, Through the mosses bare, They have planted thorn trees For pleasure here and there. If any man so daring To dig one up in spite, He shall find the thornies set In his bed at night. Up the airy mountain,
 Down the rushy glen, We daren't go a-hunting For fear of little men; Wee folk, good folk.
 Trooping all together; Green jacket, red cap, And white owls featherl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
FIT

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 MT. Underwood is just about young erough to withstand the strain of appoint ing several thousand office holders and feel none the worse for 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

dina Gibbons The beloved cardinal who has just celebrated his double .jubilees, Is 77 years old, but huuianly speaking, ne has a good chance of living many years longer, and in view of the fact that Amer ican Catholics have been asking that more red hats come to this country, 1t is but natural that the archbishop of New York should be made a member of the sacred college. Archbishop OConneli of Boston IS regarded as one of the most forceful and scholarly members of the hierarchy Some will be surprised that the archbishop of Chicago was not named as one likely to be made cardinal at the approaching consistory He will prob ably be honored a year or so hence.
 ''rhe elevation of Monsignor Diomede Falcono papal delegate at Washington, to the cardinalate will create no surprise. It is almost an unwritten law that papal delegate, after long and distinguished service receives the red hat. In becom- ing a cardinal. Monsignor Falconio will return to Rome and reside there. The name of Archbishop Bourne of London is found on the list of cardinals to be. England has had no cardinal since the death of Cardinal Vaughan" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Bishop Mackay-Smth of Philadelphia gas resigned in order to go to Washing ton to live. His Philadelphia. house Of 20 rooms, valued at $25O,OOO, has been pre- ,ented to the diocese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

The preachers who decry baseball should aise their own batting average if they want to increase interest in their own work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Yuan Shi Kai has become in this crisis "the man of the hour'' in China, and Chinese babies will be named after him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Mary Garden says Philadelphia is the most musical city It certainly was when it was listening to the music of the spheres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
MAN OF THE HOUR

From the Columbus Ledger.
 Congressman Underwood appears to be the man of the hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

The average life of a dollar bill issued by the government is but single year. in some hands it would not stay more than 10 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

That Thanksgiving turkey with the feathers on must be bought in just about four weeks. It may need few days of fattening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

You have no children, butchers! if you had, The thought of them wonld have stirr'd up remorSe.
 -3 King Henry VI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Grapefruit is beginning to crowd out the cantaloupe, and the latter no doubt gees what its fate is to be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

The enfranchised California women are already looking around for places to which the recall can be fitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

President Taft should come home. He has overexplaned his administration, and especially his vetoes. The country is tired and wants a rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Joe" Bailey says his mind about re- tiring from the Senate is not subject to hange Il is not that kind of mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
TELEPHONES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Joe" Bailey says his mind about re- tiring from the Senate is not subject 10 l change. Il is not that kind of a mind. i The enfranehised California women are already looking around for places to which the recall can be fitted. 
 Grapefruit is beginning to crowd out the eantaloupe and the latter no doubt sees what its fate is to be.
 
 Washington is aching to come back on the front rage. It has long been greatly neglected town.
 Doc Cook tried to tell it to the Danes, but the Danes declined to listen to a sec ond yarn.
 A thoroughgoing revolution is much needed in China, and sae seems to be getting it.
 Few headline writers can tell of fall of snow without allusions to "Ihe Beau tiful"
 Philadelphia now worships John Frank lin. and Ben Franklin is back number
  Every 2l hours brings LIS one day nearer slack water navigation in the Warrior.
 --.s------ All fans desire the power to apply the recall on the spot to umpires.  Judge Grosseup recalled himself to pri- vate life. and all is well. Orvine Wrights wings are, alas, not free from pin feathers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Mrs Marjorie Gould Drexels little daughter is set down as a S3o0oO,ooo baby, but there are others that can not be bought at even that price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Washington is aching to come back on the front rage. 1t has long been greatly neglected town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Disguise it as we may. Baker is the man for 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

All fans desire the power to apply the recall on the spot to umpires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Doc Cook tried to tell 1t to the Danes, but the Danes declined to listen to sec ond yarn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Judge Grosscup recalled himself to pri- yate life. and all is well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Every el hours brings us one day nearer slack water navigation in the Warrior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30
THE HIGH-srRuNG AIRMAN

Orvile Wrights wings are. alas. not free from pin feathers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Philadelphia now worships John Frank lin and Ben Franklin is a back number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

Few headline writers can tell of fall of snow without allusions 10 'Ihe Beau tiful."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-30

A thoroughgoing revolution is much needed in China, and sae seems to be getting fl.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
DUTY OF PICKET DURING WAR
Young Recruits Were Troubled Great
~ With Bothersome Countersign-
One Gives Up Rifle.

In "A Little FIfer's War Diary" c
w. Bardeen relates many an incident
that has not before see light. Among
these are some relating to picket duty
and the rendering Of the bothersome
countersign which are truly remark
able. For instead Of possessing at
least some faint particle OF the SOL
dierly instinct. many Of the younger
recruits, 1t would seem, were OF a
strikingly civilian frame Of mind, and
this can be no more said of n army
than Of the other.
This Is q characteristic account:
One recruit challenged. Who goes
there?" The Grand Rounds" In
stead Of saying, Halt. Grand Rounds.
Advance. sergeant, and give the coun-
tersign," the recruit exclaimed In dis
gust. 20. -. l thought it was the
relief"
A general testing the sentries came
upon a young recruit who halted him
with:
stop! Have you the countersign?"
NO" replied the general.
What, another one without it?" ex'
claimed the sentry in disgust. We'll,
I'll tell you; it's Victory"
The general gasped for breath.
"Wha do o mean by giving anyone
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
ECZEMA DISFIGURED BABY

"Our little boy Gilbert was troubled
old. His little face was covered with
sores even to back Of his ears. The
poor little fellow suffered very much.
The sores began as pimples, his little
face was disigured very much. We
hardly knew what he looked like. The
face looked like raw meat. We tied
little bags of cloth over his hands to
prevent him from scratching. He was
very restless at night, his little lace
itched.
I'VE consulted two doctors at Chi
cago, where we resided at hat time.
After trying all the medicine Of the
two doctors without any result, we
read of the Cuticura Remedies, and
at once bought Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Following the directions
carefully and promptly We saw the
result, and after four weeks, the dear
child's ACE vas as fine and clean as
any little baby's face. Every n who
saw Gilbert aftes using the Cuticura
Remedies was surprised. He has a
head of hair which is a pride for any
boy Of his age, three years.. We can
only recommend the Cuticura RENE
dies to everybody" (Signed) Mrs. H.
Albrecht, Box Ss3, West Point, Neb,
Oct. 26, 1910. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold by druggists
aad dealers everywhere, a sample Of
each, with 32-page book, will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura,"
Dept. IA l., Boston.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
JUDGED BY THEIR CLOTHES
Smart Cigar Store Clerk Ready With
Apology That by No Means
Mended Situation.

Herman Fellner tells this story on
himself, according to the New York
correspondent OF the Cincinnati Times
Star. He was in Washington on bust
ness recently and met three or -four
friends on the street. After a mo-
ment'S chat he beckoned them to
come with him. I'm off the stuff"
said he, but 1 want to buy you each
a cigar"
They happened to be in front or a
combination cigar and news stan at
the moment. Led by Mr.. Fellner, they
all troopsd in. The clerk hurried to
the cigar ease to wait upon them. Be-
fore Mr.. Fsllner could indicate his
wishes the clerk had slapped a box
on the glass case. Here y are" said
he. Best dime smoker in town"
Mr.. Fsllnsr Is ort OF fussy about
his smokes. He looked at the cigar
then showed the box away. Have
you no other price," he asked.
The clark showed the box in the
sass. Sure thing" said he. My mis-
take and your treat"
Having pulled off this time-worn
witt1cisn, he addressed MI. Fellner
c~onadsntially. Your clothes sort OF
fooled me-" said he. You fellers are
a pretty welldrsssed lot. you know
Then be put another box on the count
er. Here" said he. lis the best
nickel smoker In the village"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
MUCH DAMAGE DONE BY LICE
Chick Found Asleep Is Flag of Danger
and One Would Better Look for
Trouble-Watch for Insects.
lBY EMMA

(By EMMA
Should you enter the poultry yard
and find a chick asleep instead of at
work, you would better look for the
trouble, and without doubt you will
discover the lice; or If the chicks do
not grow as you think they should,
look for the trouble. 1t may be the
same old lice. When the chicks are
Matched it is an excellent plan to
grease the head and under the wings
with pure lard-not enough to chill
the chicks. Many have found to their
sorrow that various mixtures Of coal
oil, vaseline and insect powder will
kill the chicks as we'll as the insects.
The yards n houses must be clean
at all times through the hot months,
or you can't keep the lice away, and
lice and success do not go the same
way. Paint the brood coops, the nest
boxes and the r~oosts; indeed, every
thing but the chickens should get a
washing Of the mixture. There is no
worse drawback to the poultry bust
ness than lice and other insects which
render the life of the fowl most miser-
able.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
EGGS WHEN PRICE IS HIGH
of Production Is to Take Care
Of Growing Stock-look Out for
Sore Head and Roup.
(By J., Nj. Dark

(By j. VI. X
We are going to tell you the secret
OF producing those high priced eggs.
1t is. Take care of your growing stock
during this third quarter of the game.
Many people. when they get a chick
grown to two pounds, assume that 1t
is grown Il can be left to hustle for
itself. and though conditions are not
the most favorable, still its a husky
chick and will get through somehow.
even though it be watered and fed
irregularly, its coop be allowed to get
wet and never cleaned. Then the
chicks get the sore head. first thing
you know, and If they don't die of neg
lect a month is taken out Of the
chicks development; then. If not we'll
cared for, another month or six weeks
will be lost with roup in early fall,
with the result hat the cold weather
comes on and catches the chicks not
nearly matured. and as thin as the pro-
verbal Jobs turkey" and when this
happens the poultryman will be fortu-
nate indeed If he gets his pullets to
laying by January, when the best
prices will be past, and Eggs started
on the downward trend. They by
March these pullets will be laying
fine. but their eggs will be taken to
an oversupplied and cheap market.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Excellent Poultry Hints.

Here are a few hints to those who
are in the business of raising market
poultry: Market the ROSTERS sepa-
rately. Aim to attract the eye Of the
buyer. Have regular market days.
Try to build up a reputation for prime
stock. Grow bone and muscle first,
and then fatten. Big combed broilers
are apt to be wrongly classified in
market. Always notify your commits
sion merchant before shipping. Young
fowls shipped with old stock will COM
mand old stock prices. Poultry should
be killed the day before marketing
when going direct to the consumer.
Do not mix white-skinned chickens IN
the same shipment with yellow
skinned ones. Have a tag fastened on
each fowl you send to market. 1t is
the best way to advertise your stock.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Meant to Be Real Bad.

Two little girls residing in East
Eighty-sixth street, Virginia Clougf
and Claire Feldman, who had long
envied their boy playmates for theil
ability to enjoy such badness as Is
Inherent in boys, resolved to be bad
themselves. To this end they shut
themselves up in Virginia's room and
proceeded to be naughty. In fact
they practiced swearing-just to see
what would happen.
When they We're quite sure that
none would overhear them each pro
duced a slip of paper containing the
swear word and fired away.
"Bulldog!" said Virginia.
"Cigars!" was Claire's reply.
But the ceiling didn't drop, and
there was no earthquake to swallow
them up, and the two resumed their
play, a trife disappointed at the tame
termination of their badness.-Cleye'
land Leader.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Care of Goose Feathers.

I take great care in killing not to
allow the feathers to become bloody
or otherwise soiled. The geese are
picked in a closed room out Of all
drafts, the feathers placed in deep
boxes or barrels, says a writer in ar
exchange. Later they are place in
thin sacks and hung out in the air for
a number of days. In case the geese
are scalded the feathers are spread
out on a sheet or a blanket in an up
stairs room, over a register if pos
sible, until dry. They will dry sur
nrisingly quick, and if stirred occa.
sioLally while drying will be as light
and fluffy as though they never were
wet. Wing. tail and other coarse
feathers are discarded as plucked. !
find ready sale for my feathers
around home at SO to 60 cents a
pound.