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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
SNOBs AND OTHERS

From the Washington Post.
 One of the chief trials in life is to
 have mediocrity pass it's final judg. ment on genius Yet of all things this is the one from which there is no es- cape, since the canons of taste and propriety arc usually set by those who
 haven't any. One may excel in all
 the virtues. only to fall before the ar
 bitrary test. Sainte Beuve was invited
 to the Tuileries to regale the company
 with the charm of his manner and mu-
 sic of his conversation. But he laid
 his napkin across his flap instead of
 folding it over his left knee, which was
 in that day the unpardonable sin ~IIe was never asked again.
 The average man in the course of
 week could master the little conven-
 tions of society. and know to a cer-
 tainty how to hold his fork and the various usages of the IA different
 shaped spoons. At the end of that time
 he would be as wise as the butler
 This is very good. One should know
 these things. But what if one doesn't? Is there no compensation in the pos session of other qualities? It seems hard to understand that
 Dickens never quite succeeded in con- quering more than moderate aver
 sion on the part of the socially prom inent in his time. But it is only neces-
 sary to strip the carefully chosen words of Saintsbury to the buff to make the fact clear. In the scales of the elect he was measured, and found wanting. To some he was hardly possible, and to tho rest "bounder." A modern suc- cesser to his literary fame has fallen
 under the same ban. Indisputable though his genius may be, they say he will not quite do.
 By these instances in mind, 1t is re- freshing to repeat recently resurrect-
 ed anec1ote of Browning to show that | they were not all snobs. Brownng, l it seems, was doing the honors at the house of his son, the artist, during the la tters absence. An unannounced visi- | tor joined the fashionable throng Mr. Browning essayed to shake her hand, when she interposed with the explana- | ton that she was only the cook, who | had been asked in to look at the pie tures. And l am avery glad to see you" said MT Browning; take my arm and will show you around" | Browning and the cookl A sight for | the gods, George Ade, and the nine muses. 1t is long score the other way, but this mighty near settles 1t. I A certain person said of certain mo- table, his on-in-law, He may be l great actor, but he aint no man." As applied to MT. Browning, we beg to re- verse the order It is probable that no ene has everrbeen able to under
 stand some of his poetry. But of hIs
 manhood there can be no longer any question. t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
souTu AND THE PRESIDENCY

From the Nashville Banner.
 Golfers Weekly says: Tn nine months much may happen, but in our opinion, as things are. DOW. the strongest candidate the democrats could nominate would be next to him Oscar w. Underwood of Alabama. The superstition against nom- mating a southern man for the presi- dency has lived too long, Let it die
 It would be sheer folly and rank preju- dice that would object to Governor Will son because of his southern birth, but there is something more than either 'su- perstition 'or prejudice that initiates against man who is not only southern born, but who has his residence in the south, as in the case with MT. Under- wood. That IS the fact that the south will vote for any man the democrats may nominate, and her "favorite sons" would not give the assurance of winning doubtful territory.
 Mir Underwood gave evidence Of marked ability in his leadership of the majority on the floor of the House at the extra session of Congress. He has all the requisite qualifications for a good President. The south would rally en- thusiastically to his support if he should be nominated, and it can hardly be sup posed the fact of his residence in the south would lose him any support in the north. It would be imputing a very mean spirit to the voters of that section to suppose such a thing possible. MT. Un- derwood was born in 1862, and has grown to manhood since the civil war. But the cid question of availability would be an impeachment.
 A candidate would be wanted who, for local reasons, has strength in the doubt ful states. Woodrow Wilson is strong in both New York and New Jersey, That manner of sectional argument is in his favor. The south would take a special pride in having the presidential chair filled by man born and reared in this section, just as New Jersey would take a pride in having her governor elevated to that position. It is difficult to imagine that any appreciative number of northern voters would allow old animosities to prejudice them against Governor Wilson because Of his southern birth. =
 Any discussion of MT. Underwood in connection with the presidential nomina- tion Is now academic. He says expressly tkat he Is not candidate. He is young and able and his future is full of prom ise He is a first real leader of the ma- 3ority on the floor of the House of Rep- resentatives this country has known, the first, at least, since the early days of the republic. An anomalous condition has heretofore existed that lodged the leadership in the majority in the presid- ing officer. The revised rule places that responsibility where it belongs, and MT Underwood was equal to the occasion He will have opportunity for a still great CT show of ability at the regular session Of Congress beginning in December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
Educational Fund of the State

The per capita allowance to the 712,769 children of school age in this state is in the present fiscal year to be S2.62. When compared with per capita allowances in Iowa and Mas sachusetts this is small indeed. It is, however, 1 cent more per child than the state had heretofore appropriated in single year, and so long as the tendency is upward no one can req sonably complain. The per capita named does not include poll taxes, and the poll taxes may add 20 cents more to the allowance a head, thus bringing the total in some counties to nearly $3 Many counties, too, levy a county tax for school purposes, : and in this way the public schools in some counties at least are pretty we'll sup ported. They are not maintained as well as they should be for the good of the state, but still they are better maintained than they ever have been
 Jefferson county pays large sum on account of public schools, some of which goes to other counties. A part of the tax is returned, however, and this year the county gets back S172,- 668 to be expended in it's public schools. This sum, and much more, is needed, because there are in this county 65,9O4 children of school age. This is a pretty good sized army of coming citizens, and the better these expectant citizens are educated in the public schools the better will the coun- ty and the state be served in the coming generation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
NOT IMPRESSED
pm the Pittsburg Dispatcb,

From the PlttsburB Dispatch
 Mime. Nordica, at a garden party at Deal Beach, said, apropos of her recent European tour:
 Many good people refuse to be im- pressed by the armless and legless frag- ments of antique sculpture treasured in the museums of the old world
 "One day Tn the British museum guide was recounting to a little knot of tour ists the glories of a battered centaur. when a Chicago meat salesman broke the reverent hush with the question:
 " Excuse me, sir. sbut what would they feed a bloke like that on-ham and eggs or hay?'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
In the Spot Light

Next to oscar w Underwood the .tlabamian who seems most talked about in the east just now is Governor O'Neal' said Joseph c. Manning, the we'll known republican and lecturer.
 As l have been telling my friends here, our distinguished congressman is not only thoroughly appreciated by democrats throughout the country, but he is also greatly admired by repub- licans. I was in the east when Gov ernor ONeal made his vigorous speech 'ia New Jersey against the initiative, re- call and referendum issue. l heard many influential men, most of them re-. rublicans, commend that speech. l think it made very decided hit among conservative business men. Governor O'Neal is now looked upon as a national figure and he will be in great demand doubles as a speaker on various occa- sions in other states"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
Tho Iron Market

The local iron trade is about the same as last week-featureless Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati circular just issued says:
 "No new developments, quiet mar ket and small sales mark the week ln the pig iron trade. There is some fair sized tonnage under negotiation Tor next year, but it is question as 10 how much of this will be closed in the near future.
 Tn the east buying of low grades has been more active, but this is all Generally speaking, the trade is spas modic and unsatisfactory. The only feature has been inquiry and purchase of ferro magonese in large and small lots for prompt and future shipment.
 Coke is quiet in every way. Some furnace tonnage under negotiation Will probably be closed this week. Current sales of foundry coke are slight and there is practically no contracting Prices are still at bargain rates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
Will Mean Much

"The merger of the Southern Iron and Steel company and the Alabama Consoli- dated Coal and Iron company, the plans for which have been perfected, will, when finally consummated, mean much. to this district" said man we'll known in in- Gustrial circles. "It is an ideal combina- tion What the one lacks the other has, and the consolidation of the properties will result in great development and bring about important economies in op- eration.
 "The Alabama Consolidated owns four blast furnaces, two at Gadsden and two at Ironaton. The two at Gadsden are modern plants in every particular, and gre great iron producers The company is also a large holder of ore, limestone and coal, and the development of its coal trade, especially export trade, will be one of the chief objects of the new company. The Southern Iron and Steel also has four furnaces, located at Truss vile, Rising Pawn, Chattanooga and GadsGen At Gadsden the company has modern steel plant, consisting of six 60 ton open hearth furnaces, and a 36 fc ot blooming mill, wire and rod mill and a nail mill. The company manufac- lures the output of the steel works into wire fence, barbed wire, nails, bars and shapes, and small rails.
 'rhe two blast furnaces of the Consoli- dated at Gadsden with the blast furnace of the Southern will furnish enough hot metal to keep the big plant in full op- eration. The new company will prob- ably add a mixer and a converter, which will enable them to discontinue, to a .arge degree, the use of scrap and ma terially cheapen the cost of their product. Interests identified with the Consolidated also own in Talladega county large bodies of gray ore which if properly developed can be mined at a very low cost. FIX ports declare that this gray ore if made proper proportion of the burden can be depended upon taking the place of brown ore, and if so, the cost of pig iron will be greatly reduced. The merger of those two concerns, coming at this time winch the iron and steel trade is dull. speaks volumes for the faith the financial world has in the stability of the dis trict.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
INDIAN NAMES

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 Somebody out in the West has discov- cred an Indian whose name is Strange Boy Afraid of the Bugs" The manner of bestowing names among the Indians is such that the brave may have brother whose name is Normal Lad Who Goes to Sleep Like the Rest of the Tribe and Doesn't Mind Elm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 An extra easy way to get married is not to be able to afford it.
 man gets either despised for his ad- versity or hated for his prosperity.
 Getting along with a wife on any terms is much more comfortable than trying to boss her.
 The more a man can lie downtown about how well his furnace works the more he can cuss it at home.
 The reason some women can be so af- fectionate with their husbands is 1t sets a good example to the children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

t3 call the spirit of commerelalism.'
 THE ANSWER. # Wlen thd .'fdlees Of the people A candidate hears, He passes round stogfes And .pgrehases .sbeers. A
 AscoMMoNz COMPLAINT. .I wish I had a motor car for every day in the week" My goodness! You are extravagant" Not eNhavagant. I merely want to be sure of having at least one car out of the repair shop"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
or surpa.sing Excellence

"I have seen many state fairs-have been attending fairs all my life-but our State Fair now in progress surpasses all others" said Maj. F. T. Taliaferro. Tt is a great fair in every respect I haven't seen single exhibit that has not been creditable, and as for the exhibits of Alabama products, they show wonderful improvement in all lines of industry-in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

WHEN INDIAN COURAGE FAILED.
 Quanah Parker chief of the Comanche Indians, who died some weeks ago, en- joyed the reputation of being the wttiest man of his race. He was likewise a man or affairs and something of lobbyist. He had appeared before the committee of Indian affairs regularly for years, and the members of that committee had be- enme intimately acquainted with him.
 Two or three years ago Uncle Sam is- sued mandate to the effect that the ln- clans in the future should take unto themselves but one wife. Quanah, ap- bearing before the committee, told it's members, that many of the men of his tribe had more than one wife. He was admonished to go home and tell them that this condition of affairs could no longer exist and that the surplus wives must be sent home to their parents.
 Last session Parker again appeared be- fore the committee, and the following conversation took place between him and committeeman:
 Did you tell your bucks that they must have but one wife Parker?''a
 'Yes, me tell 'um,' responded the In- dian.
 Did you get rid of the extra wives?"
 Yes, all gone,'' answered the chief.
 But" urged the committeeman. q am told that you yourself have six wives.".
 Yes, me got six said Parker
 Now, this will not do. Parker You have to get rid of those extra wives You go home and tell them to leave Send tiem back to their parents. Tell them to go home.''
 You tell um," responded the Indian.- October Lippincott's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
HIS RBMINIsCENCE.

An, little love, how sweet to gaze Into your eyes of heavens blue And live once more those happy days. Befsle we'd met with so much rue.
 Life's diseontent
 The monthly rent,
 A flood of bills
 And other ills,
 Derived, ah, me,
 From poverty. h that sweet long ago which seems memory of perfect bliss, No thought disturbed our golden dreams The aftermath would be like this:
 dingy fiat,
 With frequent spat,
 A noisy brood
 That won't be good,
 And sordidness-
 Our fault, l guess. Had We but known the future held A vista so full-fraught with woe, wonder if we'd have rebelled Nor plighted faith in long ago?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
THE CALL OF THE HILLS 'anlN l.. stanton in the Atlanta Consti-


 I. 1ils-they look inviting way off. With the golden rod aglow; Just the time to take a day off Fore the weather man says "Snow." Jennie, get your sweet sun bonnet That one with ribbons on itD Valleys--don't you hear 'em calling. Just as if your name they knew? Saying, when the dews are falling: "Iicre are violets for you" And the brigbt sky sings above you. Something that goes like-"I love you"
 TIT. Welcome, hill. and plain, and valley! On the golden way we go; Hear the world sing musically Ere the winds shall wait the snow. C'Jcnny, get your sweet sunbonnet- That one with the ribbons on it,')
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
DUEL FOUGHT WITH DEATH

others tried their best to keep the scala ing steam away. McKittrick never ut tered moan. A woman brought brandy. but he refused it. Keep on saving par son. he said, For I'm deader'
 The ghastly operation was finished at last and the plucky fellow carried away on a stretcher to the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

dustrlal and agricultural. The farmers have made splendid exhibits
 's'Fhe free shows are the best I have ever seen The Russian dancers alone would be worth the price of admission. saw. a great dancing performance in Naples, and 1 have seen many famous dancers but these at the fair this week outrank them all in my estimation.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
REBJKES THE BARD

From the Hammond Qnd) Times.
 Give us the girls as they used to ap- pear" yells newspaper poet. Yes, and they'll be screaming for you as you used to appear, you old bald headed, fat paunched chap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
THEN IT HAPPENED.

THEN IT HAPPENED. The aviator said, Here goes!' And set a dizzy pace, When suddenly the ground arose And slapped him in the face.
 Milwaukee Sentinel. The auto fiend said, Let Ter goi' And slipped it in the high They found him in the river and Some places where twas dry.
 Los Angeles Express. The fighter gaily cried 'Heigh, ho, Come pour us out some grog!" His friends were sad to see him go, When he hit the tobog.
 Youngstown Telegram. A racer in a fnotorboat Exclaimed, Just watch me now!' The blamed thing leaped upon the bank And killed a Jersey cow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Some of the items in Uncle Ike Stephen sons list of expenses need explanation. For example, this one: "One man to at tend negro picnic, $50" Usually men pay to go to a picnic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Senator Stephenson's ignorance of the manner Of his election is simply aston ishing. No man throws s107,000 into a without knowing why he is do- inc if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

"Tripoli must be Italian,' says Gen. Recceotti Garabaldi. This is true because she has fighting ships that delight in be coming aggressive.
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urge Gov. Hoke Smith to round out his gubernatorial term with raid along the Ocmulgee that would cer- tainly go down in Georgia history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

urge Gov. Hoke Smith to round out his gubernatorial term with raid along the Ocmulgee that would cer- tainly go down in Georgia history. - Italy proposes to occupy Tripoli befose she will listen to mediation. The Young Turks are certainly playing in hard luck They are not fighting at all. because they cannot swim with their uniforms on.
  Some of the items in Uncle Ike stephen sons list of expenses need explanation. For example, this one: "One man to at tend negro picnic, $50" Usually men pay to go to a picnic.
  Senator Stephenson's ignorance of the manner Of his election is simply aston ishing. No man throws s1O7OOo into a campaign without knowing why he is do- ing it.
 "TripoH must be Italian,' says Gen. Receeotu Garabaldi. This is true because she has fighting ships that delight in be coming aggressive.
  The Yukon river is closed by ice. Later the Ohio will be- The Ohio is, however, very good to the Pittsburg coal trade in the meanwhile. Coast to coast aviation is not aban- doned. It may be postponed to another season. when flying may be better under stood.
 The best slogan for the present cam paign is, "Cheaper Potatoes" even if they are grown in other countries.
  Johndee has kings in his ancestry and four aces in his hand. A bird in the hand is worth two in an ancient hush
  It is predicted that snow will fall Octo- ber IS, but the trouble is it will not fall at that time in Alabama. Turkey is in great want of mediating friend among the powers or Europe' anu she finds one in Germany.
  No man covets an opportunity to dis cuss woman suffrage with Mrs. Emme- line Pankhurst.
  The Lorimer inquiry will run neck and neck race with the Stephenson in vestigation
  Italy saw how America seized Panama, and sine is treading in Rooseveltian foot steps.
  A wise city is built above instead of below a big dam, concrete or otherwise.
  It is fact that the woman suffrage states are also non-prohibition states.
  Edison comes back wholly glad that his first and only vacation is ended. Chicago expects to enjoy at one time the Lorimer trial and grand opera.
  War in Tripoli does not offer half the risks that aviation does.
  Low-necl1ed shoes should be dismissed when the straw hat is.
  President Taft's batting average is be to-,- ,,or,,,a1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
LONG ENOUGH.

Have you heard about the latest heav- en.Y visitor?"
 No. What is it's name? "Belgyawsky's comet.''
 Maybe it uses it's name for a tail''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

War in Tripoli does not offer half the risks that aviation does.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Edison comes back wholly glad tha his first and only vacation is ended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Chicago expects to enjoy at one time the Lorimer trial and grand opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Italy proposes to occupy Tripoli befose she will listen to mediation. The Young Turks are certainly playing in hard luck. They are not fighting at all because they cannot swim with their uniforms on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
ASHAMED.

ASHAMED, Some tough old luck Hi Jiggs befsll; By crooks waszstuck, But wouldn tell, For fear the rout Might laugh, '"fIo! ho!'' Or rip this out: I've told you sol"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

The Yukon river is closed by ice. Later the Ohio will be- The Ohio is. however, very good to the Pittsburg coal trade in the meanwhile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

It is a fact that the woman suffrage
 states are also non-prohbition states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

A wise city is built above instead of below a big dam, concrete or otherwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

The best slogan for the present cam paign is, Cheaper Potatoes" even if they are grown in other countries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

It is predicted that snow will fall Octo- Der IS, but the trouble is, it will not fall at that time in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Johndee has kings in his ancestry and four aces in his hand. A bird in the hand is worth two in an ancient bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Low-necked shoes should be dismissed when the straw hat is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Italy saw how America seized Panama, and sine is treading in Rocseveltian foot steps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Coast to coast aviation is not aban- doned Il may be postponed to another season when flying may be better under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

Turkey is in great want of a mediating friend among the powers of Europe, and she finds one in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

No man covets an opportunity to dis cuss woman suffrage with Mrs Emme- line Pankhurst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

The Lorimer inquiry will run a neck and neck race with the Stephenson in vestigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
FACED DEATH IN JUNGLE

President Tafts batting average is be low normal.
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Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, pcstoffice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1873.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
ASSUREDLY.

Who longs to be a boy again
 Assuredly must forget The strap pa used to wield amain, Which caused so much regret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13

z. E. Morgan and T. S. Millsap are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age-Herald in its circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-13
NERVY NAT

NERVY NAT. Nat Goodwin's in Texas Oh, girls, just consideri Suppose he annexes A redhesded widder!
 Springfield Union. Oh, we shouldn't worry, If we were a widder, And get in hurry, Cause Mats such a kidder.
 PAUL COOK.
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t3 call the spirit of commerclalism."
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