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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

not that there are too many chutcilas ot home, not that the average minister at home is too poorly paid: but that he for- eign work is far better managed nan the home work. The churches are not fed ! erated at home as they generally are m some sort on the mission field There is, therefore, too restricted an area of ap- peal, too narrow type of service for the minister at home. And for the oropsrlvi trained minister there is, as Dr. Green, forcibly shows too little care to prase ,vef him from grinding poverty and Larass- ment. The fifty millions for foreign r is- sions will be raised al too great a cost if it is raised by overlooking still furtileri the worried pastor who Is paid $500 a year tabout s67 monthl. while aebricklayer in the same town earns Sl20 to s150 mon.h. In a word. the ministerial salary ought to ascend with the cost of living at home. f las does the missionarys salary abroa1. And 1t is equally evident that the romance of the kingdom must be made to appear las vividly and to appeal as strongly in the home field as in the foreign Whetaer the missionary is digging a well, building s house, reading book. preaching a. sermon, he feels that it tends toward the Kingdom, is, religiously speaking, worth while. But at home religious interests are made to begin and end in his chapel, church, parish. in visiting the old, mar rying the young, burying the dead. And he Is in competition with dozen thers who want his job and maybe are a little envious if he seems to prosper more than they He lacks room
 Tho cure for this too sordid type ,f rec ligious activity Is more religion, more common sense. more love, more co-opera- tive unity And with the vision of the need this cure Is also appearing, Bap- lists. Methodsts. Presbyterian, are get ting together. A union of Calvinstic Bap- lists and Arminian Baptists is going for ward at this moment l believe we ara lu measurable distance of the union cf not simply that more sermons may he preached, but better sermons: not merely that churches may be closed, bus thar libraries. institutes, schools of ndlsrrv and art and music may be opened. sud that in every rural district men may iearn better how to live. And venture to think that nowhere Is the advance more in- peratively needed than in these soathern states It is a new understanding of the scope of religion that Is most presslngiy required. Probably we shall all aeree with pr. Green that the nation will be- lieve in the work of the church. whe.asr here or in Timbuctoo, in proportion. ss that work comments itself to the ,atiooal loCnscience, in the sight of God. But this Is no new measure of Christian ambition. nc is as old as the days of the Apostle Paul. We have been sacrificing :he com munity to the denominational chu. ch. Now turn about will prove fair play
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

filled must contribute to those who lack, CThis law cannot be found on the statute books, but it is bigger and more eloquent than all of the negative statutes ever drafted). Those who are strong must pro- tect the weak. CThis command, too. Is eloquent and evolutionary, but without the Darwnian stamp. Those who are viz orous and fit must uplift the prone and the unfit. (Though no great evidence is found of such a belief among men, certain theory is held by the wisest men that human life is worth saving). Per haps 1t is our forgetfulness that will put us in the devils grip-in the grip of inn moralities that prophylactics may not reach-in the grip of civic problems for which there can be no anti-toxin. St. Vincent established it's free clinic because
 its authorities were not forgetful. Tn our growing city l dare say are hun dred men who would have gladly financed such a movement. Our decay (who knows?) will be in the measure that we are forgetful.
 As we grow in population let us also grow somewhat in kindiness: let us tally opulence with serving. This forgetfulness of the strong is finely indicated in Ken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

occult in politics as the promotion of Tom Martin to that distinction. He vas un- lettered: he was lame, opaque, chaotic as a public speaker. with three or four 2lati- tudes that it must be admitted he em- ployed with more or less skill. But his henehmen were legion and the clique con- summately deployed. For 15 years they touted their favorte, and made thousands believe that the sow's ear Is the best ma- terial for a silk purse. Indeed they pro- posed to make their idol the demo eratic canddate for President Had he ever been nominated he would have been worse beaten than Greeley
 German sbelonged to that precious set who rejoced over the defeat of Grover Cleveland in 1888. the greatest calamity that has overtal<en the democratic party since 1860 It would be untruth to say that all of them were grafters, but every democratic grafter was among them. if not of them. These men had none of that political instinct that is more than sagac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

focked to the capital to hear him on this august occasion From remote quarters the citizen high and humble sought his way to Tuscaloosa, then the capital to hear the inauguration speech of the new governor In full appreciation of this fact MT. Bagby was on this occasion at his best. His appearance was hailed by the acclaiming thousands, and his inaug- ural address delivered in well modu-
 lated voice and with splendid bearing. was wildly received by an idolizing con- stituency. The men of plain garb and rustic manner rushed forward to grasp the hand of the popular young governor. and his reciprocation of demonstration so generous and genuine was the most unaffected. Nor was his popularity inn paired during his administration. Two years later he was swept into office by popular accamat tion and without opposi- ton. Though the dual administration of Governor Bagby fell on stormy times, as the issue of notification was then domi- nant, he succeeded in so directing the affairs of the state as t9 increase rather than lessen public esteem,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

ity and amounts to genius Not being men of the people, they were in the most hopeless ignorance of public opinion They depended on the machine, which they ma nipuated. and the machine was against Cleveland to q man; but the people were resolved that Cleveland should have an- other term. and they smashed the ma chine from Tophet to whence. But fate was ill it. Had Cleveland failed of nom ination the first ballot, 1t is possible that another would have been named, in which event Harrison would have been fe-elect- ed. It would havS been history repeating itself, for in 1880 Garfield was elected be- cause Tilden was not re-nominated. But as I said, fate was in it. John S. Barbour of Virginia and Henry w. Grady of Geor- gia died Had they lived Cleveland would not have been nominated on the first bal
 lot and it is possible that he would have failed of nomination the first ballot if it had not been for Germans timidty He was pledged to David B. Hill to stand for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

VVTHTLE Alabama was yet in it's w tsrri'oE'a, ,waaal'ns ,.s.,, E.. clothes. ..s.. ward became governor of Alabama, met a young Virginian who had just removed to the territory and who himself was destined to wear gubernatoria honors. This young man was afoot across the country, carrying his personal effects in a bundle very much as a peddler carries his pack. This tall and handsome youth was Arthur P. Bagby.
 He was young man of striking and even prepossessiong appearance, tall graceful, erect, with classical mold of feature and black eyes that twinkled with an unusual luster. He was among the many enterprising young spirits who quit the older states of the south and moved westward with empires in their brains.
 Settling at Claiborne, in Monroe conty, at that time one of the looming settle ments in south Alabama Bagby at once turned to practical advantage the excel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

newspaper man was anxious to see the thing done and was anxious to contribute his little mite to that suggestion The great senator and the little journalist had a long interview in the vice president 8 room, about the finest quarters on Capitol Hill. The statesman talked the scribe llstened: but the man might as well have conversed in Greek. It was simply impos- sible for a blunt, downright man 10 un- derstand what he was driving at. He never came within a thousand miles of the point He never looked his companion in the eye and when they separated that newspaper man knew that If Teddy was ever knocked on the head, Arthur P. Cor man could establish a complete and iri- umphant alibi to the accusation that he Iperpetrated the assault.
 How Arthur P. German ever got to be leader of the democratic side ,. of the
 United States Senate Is a profound mys- ltery and pretty nearly as much of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

XVJ AsHINGToN. September s.-(spc-
 w eiaio-While old Virginia is de
 W batting whether she shall renew the lease, of her political lands and tene- ments, goods and chattels, rights and privileges, to the Martin machine, her sister, Maryland, is contemplating a rein carnation of the German machine, with an annex-the Gorman-Smith machine. Arthur P. German and Matthew s. Quay were contemporaries, both bosses of the same pattern. One was a democrat be- cause he lived in democratic state. and the other a republican because he lived In a republican state Had German been citizen of the state of Pennsylvania he would have been labeled what he was, a republican. and had Quays lines been cast in Maryland he would have been the democratic boss of that state. Neither was wise man; both were emphatically cunning men. They were shrewd always
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
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the nomination himself but he Inglorious- ly and incontinently fled before public sentiment as it thundered in the conven- ton.
 Hill never forgave German. Both were ser ators, and Hill strove to engage the Maryland boss in debate. but without avail, except in a single little eneounte CT that did not amount to a skirmish And we'll might German shrink from the scratch for in debate the Senate had not Dave Hills master
 But German was supreme in the demo- cratic councils of Maryland. He was em- phatcally the boss. microscopic and teie- Iscopic as well distributing all the spoil from the largest loaf to the most dimin- utive crumb. There was a revolt The people could not dislodge him from the satrapship which he had usurped in the democratic party. and in desperation they brought the republican party in fashion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

ldvorce, often come because man and wife neglected to-
 Shut off the ash pan. Is there a strained situation bet xeen you and another? Look for the danger sign el Is there friction in shop or store or office! You are approaching the bridge.
 Is the angry accusation. the not word in your heart? Shut the ash pan. The fiery speech strews embers which may ldndle flame you cannot put out.
 Shut the ash pan.
 One of the constant needs of humans is the inspiring example of noble deeds
 And that is why the story of Saral w. Moore is worth while.
 Where most people see in group of Italian worSingmen a lot of dagoes' Miss Moore saw in them brothers in need
 About ten years ago Miss Moore, a woman without influence or wealth. un- dertook to do something for the coming aliens who land in such numbers at New York. She selected as the object of her labors the most despised and rejected CT these-the Italian laborers.
 Because of her persistent efforts the So- ciety for Italian Immigrants was organ ized. which society has accomplish d a world of good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Which Route

Mrs. Fiy--I just heard of Mir Buzzer's death by the plague.
 Mir. Fly-Did he get stuck or was ho. sWAtted2 ;.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-10
Your Town

More towns die for want of con hdence on the part of business men and lack of public spirit than any other cause. When a man in search of a home or a business location goes into a town and finds everything brim full of hope and enthusiasm of the prospects of the place, and all earnestly at work to build it up, he soon be- comes imbued with the same spirit, and as result he drives down stakes and goes to work with the same interest. When, however, he goes to a town where every one expresses doubt and apprehension for the future pros perity of the place, moping about and indulging in mourniul com plaints, he naturally feels that it is no place for him, and he at once shakes the dust off his feet while he pulls out with all possible speed for some other place.
 Consequently, try and make a live, enterprising town out of the town in which you live. When you are working for or saying a good thing for your town you are accomplishing all the more for yourself.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-10
Leo J. Bart
Winslow Lodge No. AT, Broth erhood of Railroad Trainmen,

Winslow Lodge No. AT, Broth erhood of Railroad Trainmen, Winslow, Ariz., Feb. I, IoII. The following resolutions were adopted by Winslow Lodge No. AT, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, at its meeting held January 29th, 1911;
 Whereas, the Grand President has called unto his sacred keep ing our late and lamented brother, Leo. l Bart, member of good standing in this brotherhood, and Whereas, in his demise this un- ion lost staunch and loyal mem Der who was at all times faithful, and who did unto others as he would be done unto," and who was the support of his mother and sisters; therefore, be it
 Resolved, that this brotherhood extends to the bereaved family it's heartfelt sympathy and condolence in this sad hour of their affliction; and be 1t further
 Resolved, that our charter be draped for thirty days, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, copy be sent to the Coconino Sun and the Wins low Mail for publication, and a copy sent to the sorrow-stricken relatives of deceased.
 Benj. Downs
 las. Jordon
 w. ]. Crozier
 Committee
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-10
Resolutions of Coincidence

Whereas, The Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to call to his heavenly home C. C. Spear, father of our brother, Frank Spear, and Whereas, We fully realize the weight of sorrow that has come to this home in the loss of the dearly loved father; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of Flagstaff Lodge No. II, 10. o. F., {, extend to our bereaved brother their most sincere sympathy in the great affliction he has been called upon to bear; and be it further
 Resolved, That these resolu- tions be spread on the minutes of the lodge, a copy sent to the family, and copy to the local paper for publication.
 Fraternally submitted,
 Edgar Hash
 L. A. Mitchell
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-10
LibelOus

A Boston Baked Bean baseball nine wants to play the Flagstaff nine. The beanites should bring their beans cooked, for the alti- tude Of the Skylight city is against the proper cooking of beans. - Prescott Courier.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-10
Sight Too Valuable

To be neglected. Sutherland's $ Eagle Eye Salve will cure any case of sore eyes, granulated lids, opthalmia or any inflamed condi- ton of the eyes. Painless and
 harmless. 25c tube at all dealers.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-10
Territorial Bulletin


 pounds gold, I32,278 ounces; silver. 2,347,7oo ounces; lead, D. I53,Io2 pounds; zinc, 6,o53, pounds; iron, 3325,347 pounds;' sulpur, 5oooIo pounds.
 Cattle industry in Pima county contributes over SI, 1000, ,ooo yearly to resources.
 Wickenburg reports nine car loads of copper bullion shipped from Humboldt last December.
 Public school building costing S6, is being completed in the vicinity of St. Johns, Apache county.
 Tucson has office force of Ari- zoua Eastern Railway, numbering 25o people. The monthly payroll is s25,ooo.
 Power line from Douglas to mining centers in Mexico is under construction. Line will carry A. 900 volts.
 Organization of a fair associa- ton for Pima county has been completed. Fair will be held in Tucson in the tall.
 Board of Army Engineers has approved of the appropriation of ST, 200, ,ooo for Yuma project of reclamation service.
 Extensive planting of canta- loupes is contemplated around Stafford. Growers have been as- sured a ready market.
 Work on territorial highway connecting Bisbee and Douglas has commenced. Oiled roads will be featured in the construction of these highways.
 La Canoa ranch of I7, 1000 acres, 30 miles south of Tucson, was re- gently purchased by a Mormon colony. Hali the acreage will shortly be under cultivation.
 Plans to enlarge Udall reSer- voir north of St. Johns, Apache county, to capacity of 400, ,ooo acre feet, are under way. Water fos 5000 acres now on hand.
 Central power plant for irriga- ton by pumping is being consid- cred for the Sulphur Springs Val ley. 3oo,oo acres can be irri- gated by wells.
 Heavy rains, which were gem eral throughout Arizona, have done great amount of good 10 stockmen and farmers. Outlook exceedingly bright for a prosper ous year.
 Nogales is becoming a center fer manufacture of mining, sugar making and irrigation machinery. Heavy shipments are being made to the Mexican states of Sonora and Sinaloa.
 Plans for power site and diver sion dam in vicinity of Parker continue to attract attention. Ei- forts to secure cooperation of government officials in t!Ie matter of opening up lands, etc., are being renewed.
 Development wo-k in Apache county is progressing rapidly. Lyman reservoir dam and canal near St. Johns IS being pushed. Reservoir will irrigate I5,ooo acres; cost SI6o, 900. Local and Denver capitalists interested.
 Hotel customs throughout the world are varied. A hotel n
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-10

Hotel customs throughout the world are varied. A hotel in France is on wheels and turns so that any room can be given sun light. Regulations governing the length of bed-sheets have been made in certain states. Probably the most unique custom prevails in Tempe, town in the Salt River Valley, Arizona. Here the pro prietor refunds the hotel charges to all his patrons on any day the sun does not shine. At first this seems benevolent but looking into the matter we find that he has been called upon to remit to his guests only once in the last five years. Guaranteeing sunshine is an original feature.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-11-23
MEET "A SUCCESS.
Sunday School Convention at Churchs
Ferry Well Attended.

Churchs Ferry.-The tenth annual
convention of Sunday schools of RAM
sey county, at Churchs Ferry, proved
to be decided success and we'll at
tended by delegations from various
parts OF the county. An interesting
program was carried out and among
the prominent speakers was DR.. Rob
ertson of Wesley college, who gave
masterpiece in his address OH Re
ligion and Youth"
The Boy Scout movement was well
discussed by Rev. Robt. Adair OF Lari-
more and Rev. Rines of New Rock
ford interested with chalk talk.
Rev. Mr.. Snow of the state assocla-
ton and Mrs. Snow also assisted ad-
mirably on the program.
Officers of the county association
were elected as follows:
President-Rev. c. L. Mcconnell,
Churchs Ferry.
First Vice President. A. Haig,
Devils Lake.
Treasurer-Dr. j. A. Dow, Churchs
Ferry.
Secretary E. Talmadge,
Devils Lake.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-11-23
MATS MAKE THE HEIRLooMs
Most Cherished Possessions Of thl
eamoans, and tho Older They
Are, the Better.

Among the curious customs Of the
Samoans is that Of making heirlooms
Of mats. BY some simple process Of
reasoning the mat has come to be
identified with the family, rs the
heartstone is traditionally sacred
among the Saxon race.
The Samoan mats are really ine
specimens Of art. The people esteem
them much more highly than any ar
ticle of European manufacture and
the older they are the more they ara
regarded
Some Of them have names known
all over the Samoan group. The old.
est Is called Moe-e Fui-Fui, or "The
man that slept among the creepers. /"
1t got this title by reason of the fact
that 1t had been hidden away fol
years among the creeping convolvulua
that grows wild along the seashore,
It is known to be 200 years old. a.
the names of its owners during that
period can be traced.
The possession Of one Of these old
mats gives the owner great power;
in fact, 1t is a title deed to rank and
property, from the Samoan stand.
point. 1t is no matter If the mata
are tattered and worn out; their an
tiuuity is their value and for some Of
the most cherished of them largl
sums of money would be refused.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-11-23

Gently and is one of the live wires of
the state. In securing Mr.. Hill as the
guest for the banquet, it is the aim of
the club to secure from him advice as
to the best plans to pursue in the more
general development of the districts
resources.
At the banquet covers will be laid
for about $50 guests and of the num-
Der only 200 will be Devils Lake resi-
dents, the others being from outside
of the city. All of the newly organic
ed development associations in the
state, it is expected. will have dele
gates in attendance and Mr.. Hill will
have first hand opportunity of see
ing what North Dakotans are doing to-
ward helping themselves.
The complete program of toasts has
not been arranged as yet, although of
course, Mr.. Hill will be the central
figure in that feature. Governor John
Burke will be invited to participate
and the officers of the club and the
district organization are very hopeful
Of being able 10 procure him.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-11-23
MANS CHARACTER ON A BAG
Continental Porter Judges Traveller by
Little Marks Made on Luggage
for Benefit Of Others.

Paris.-The manner In which the
traveller has his character written on
his luggage for the benefit of porters
and hotel servants is thus described
by one Of the latter. Little scratches
on the bags are made after the trav-
eler has given a "tip" and these marks
are understood by all porters and 9th.
or employees.
A horizontal line on the right hand
top corner of the bag means that the
owner gives very small tips and
should be boycotted when possible.
A diagonal scratch on the lower left
hand corner signifies "exacting and
disagreeable." A cross in the lower
right hand corner means "exacting,
but generous" and small vertical
marks near the lock, very generous. y
A curved mark on the left hand up
per corner signifies inexperienced
has not travelled much"