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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
A NATIONAL INSTITUTION

From the Richmond Times-Democrat.
at is a national institution as well
as southern. 1t draws it's patronage
from thirty-fve states and foreign
countries. 1t is known all over the
world. The day will come when the
nation will count this great college
among it's really priceless as
sets. No institution stands higher in
all the true essentials of greatness"
These are the words spoken by Presi-
dent George II. Denny, of Washington
and Lee university, on the night OF
Lees birthday to the New Orleans al
umni of the institution which bears his
name at Lexington.
1t must have been a great gath ing,
a goodly company, those alumni of
Washington and Lee, who met last
Thursday night in memory of dear, old
times at Lexington, where in great
panorama of natural beauty are the
fine old buildings whence so many
strong sons have gone forth to Illus
trate in their lives "the noble lesson
of performance of duty" Far from the
memorable sword that lies by the shrine
where the great captain of the Confed-
eracy sleeps forever-far. far away Is
Louisiana. but hundreds of its repre-
sentative citizens call Washington and
Lee their alma mater.
1t was a cordial reception that was
rendered President Denny and Score
tary John L. Campbell of the universe
ty in New Orleans. sThe banquet was
most elaborate. Loyalty was pledged
anew to alma mater and the speeches
that were made rang with praise and
hope. Judges and legislators. planters
and professors, men in all the profess
sions, rose as one man to their feet to
toast the happy memory of Washing
ton and Lee.
The alumni of Washington and Lee
have. lust cause for their pride. One of
the nine judges of the United States
supreme court, Joseph Rucker Lamar.
is an alumnus of that institution, as
have been two others on that mighty
tribunal. Four senators of the United
States at the present time are alumni
Eighteen washington and Lee men have
been In the Senate. Seven alumni are
now in the House Of Representatives
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
To Help the Farmer

zone of the most worthy bills presented
to the legislature this session, said a
prominent citizen, lis the bill introduced
by Senator Morrow to encourage the
holding of county, district and state
fairs in Alabama, and now known as
senate bill 112.
1.-The. bill does not promise any spe-
cific aid to any particular fair. 1t mere
ly guarantees a certain amount in pre-
miums to agricultural and live stock prod
ucts, providing the fair association re-
ceivng the benefit of such allotment
of the states appropriation gives as much
II not more than the state gives for such
premiums.
1.-THE boil weevil has ravaged the en-
tire western half of the cotton belt. Tt
has already made its appearance in south
western Alabama. It's destructive results
throughout this state is just as sure as
destiny. Right now, and for the next
few years, it is of most vital Importance
that the farmers of Alabama should be
given every possible encouragement to
diversity their crops and raise more food
products In this way can the direful eff
fects of the boil weevil be best neu-
tralized. If the state aids in encourag-
ing this means of fighting the boil weevil,
the pest may, in time, be considered a
blessing in disguise.
1.-The bill proposes to take a certain
amount from the fund accruing to the
state from the sale of fertilizer tax tags
and give the money back to the farmers
as reward for their Improvement, and
exhibit of such improvements, in their
crops. 1t seems the most legitimate
way of returning this money to the
farmer. In this way, the money that
the farmer has paid In fertilizer tax is
returned to him as reward for improv-
| ing the crops for which he buys the fer
| tilizer to produce.
'It is a most worthy measure. Other
states expend large sums of money an
nually to encourage county, district and
state fairs. Why not Alabama?"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
A GENTLE HEROINE
UENTIE HEHOINE
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Miss Anna Bromley of Uniontown,
Pa, who has been awarded a silver
medal and $1,000 for educational pur-
poses by the Carnegie commission, is
modest heroine. She swan to and
rescued from drowning Philip Facken-
thai, In Barnegat Bay, and was "just
scared to DEATH" she says, when she
helped the man from the water. The
truest form of courage is that which
prompts the timid to a perilous act
from which his whole physical nature
shrinks. Miss Bromley may pin on her
medal without qualm of conscience.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

In that way will prevent log-rolling and
trafficking in votes One special interest
cannot we'll in that way, appeal to other
special interests for support. While the
plans of Messrs. Clark and Underwood
are perhaps the more feasible. vet Sem
ator Bailey is a good reviser and he
stands ready to support any plan that the
friends of real, genuine downward revi-
sion NAV adont
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

to call halt upon the efforts of the rail-
roads 70 control 1t. The New Orleans
neople have whipped the fight after i've
l., con+est and New York early foresaW
t,e necessity of owning its water 'front.'
Nav York owns and leases all her COCKS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? YES

with his hope, his eagerness, his intense
interest, he neither wanted nor deserved
anyones pity He was man to be en-
Wed by thousands who have friends and
family and who are dull, apathetic. dis
couraged, convinced that life is not worth
living. 1t is said that the other inmates
of the boarding house stood in respect
full and more or less affectionate awe of
him. If at 40 they have the spirit he
displayed at 80 they may consider them
selves blessed.
This old actor lacked Mr.. Carnegie's
millions, but he shared with Mr.. Carnegie
possession that is more valuable than
all the millions. A millionaire may easily
become a brooding pessimist. Mr.. Car
negie is alert hopeful, optimistic. He
is absorbed in the great and varied drama
that the world presents and when we
speak of his resources we should put that
absorption above all the rest It is the
interest of the spirit, not the interest from
his money, that explains his keen enjoy
ment of life, and Mr.. Dallas with his
courage and his spunk was good match
for him. If he could not endow libraries
he paid his board with scrupulous regu-
larity and so was free to create his be-
ings of the mind. The thing to be de-
sired is apparent in the one man as 1t is
n the other. Given the right interest the
millions are of use only in SO far as they
may serve it, enlarge its scope and con-
tribute to the happiness and well-being of
mankind. 1t and not they will make life
worth living.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
The Fruit Trees and the Weather

"The beautiful weather for the past
few days has been very enjoyable and
judging from the crowds seen on the
streets is much appreciated said an am
ateur fruit grower yesterday.
but to me it has caused apprehension
for this morning as I was looking over
my fruit trees discovered some of them
beginning to bud, and If the weather
conditions remain as they are for the
next few days the sap in all the trees
will begin to rise sure enough.
1--WE are bound to have more cold
weather before spring and therefore per-
sonally I would prefer weather in keep
ing with the time of the year"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

II caught line or two from a Chica-
go newspaper humorist yesterday" said
resident English-born citizen, (which
polsed little more fun at Home Secre-
tary Churchill concerning the recent
Battle Of London
"It will be remembered that two sup
posed murderers, with long-range rifles,
held at bay the police and company or
more Of the Scots Guards until the house
was burned over their heads. Report
had 1t that the attack was led by MI.
Churchill in person. and great was the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
Importance of the Bond Proposition

Il am very much pleased to see that
the people of Jefferson county are advo-
eating the good roads bond ISSUE said
w. H. Skaggs of Chicago. who was here
yesterday. "And from talks had with va
rious persons in Birmingham l feel that
the proposition for a $1,000000 issue will
carry at the polls by a large majority. The
construction of good roads is one of the
most advanced steps that could be taken.
1t bears relatively the same stamp of
progress as does the construction of
school houses. Where the good road is
evidence of public material educa-
ton the other is for the elementary train
ing of the youth.
eff Birmingham and Jefferson county
get together on the bond issue and Sc
cure the large sum of s1,000,00O for bet
ter roads, there is no question but that
the outside world will regard such step
wth.marked interest. 1t will demonstrate
to those watching Alabamas growth that
nothing is being overlooked which will
add to the present greatness of the Biz
mingham district. I am certainly very
much interested in the outcome of this
movement and If it terminates in the is
sue being authorized Jefferson county
will have added another valuable step
to her triumphal march. to greater
things"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
JUDGING BY HIS NAME
the Portland Telegram.

From the Portland Telegram.
Congressman Underwood Of Alabama
will be the next chairman of the ways
and means committee. which assures that
the lumber interests will be considera-
bly, looked after.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

I
Love Is one part play and so parts work.
1t takes wit to admire 1t in others, and
dizziness to glorify it In itself.
Ribbons underneath make a woman feel
much more dressed up than clothes out
side.
A woman is happily married to a man
when there are certain things she will
put on only for him.
Slouchy slippers for man and baggy.
Happy morning sacques for a woman will
discount romance about ~ quick az any
thing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

III you value your voting privilege do
not fail to pay your poll tax before this
evening at o'clock-if you have not al
ready done SO. Those who neglect this
matter disfranchise themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

since Atlee Pomerene, the new senator
from Ohio, neither smokes. drinks nor
swears, tnvidious persons are limiting that
MS table manners may not be above
criticism
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

and forty-two have served in that body.
Washington and Lee counts as alumni
two cabinet officers, sixteen governors,
four foreign ministers, eight attorneys
general, twenty college presidents, and
sixteen state supreme court judges, at
the present and seventy-five such
judges in the past.
By her fruits we know Washing ton
and Lee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

IT'S said the circus poster
Has suffered a decline;
Those gorgeous prints of childhood,
Which frightened yours and mine,
May no more gid the landscape
With glories of the ring,
Depicted there in colors
Most suitable to bring
The monarch of the Jungle
The bareback rider queen,
The acrobats who tumble
And many a dazzling scene
Before the eyes of small folk.
Why, life would seem so fiat
Without the circus poster
So leaden-featured that,
I'm very much afraid we
Would only drop a tear,
If anyone should tell us,
1.-The circus seasons here"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

Inc weather clerk has been missing it
IN his recent predictions about a cold
snap. According to the forecast return
of winter might have been expected q
week ago. but we are still having SPRING
like weather.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
THE COURT WAS WITH HIM

Clark: Eminent lawyers"
1.-THE unfortunate client for whom it
is my privilege to appear said a
young barrister. making his first at
tempt in Winchester Hall, 1.-THE I'M
fortunate client for whom I appear-I
say, my lord my unfortunate client"
client"
Leaning forward and speaking in a
soft voice, Ellenborough said: You
may go on, sir; SO far the court is
with you"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

western man tried to commit suicide
because ne had too much homework to
do. He had reached a point where break
ing dishes no longer relieved his feel
ings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

Somehow, flying over the sea ANNALS
more to the average person than flying
over church steeples and picket fences.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

II tomorrow be bright and spring-like
expect good deal of winter backbone
during the next six weeks, but if the day
be cloudy we will have an early spring;
SO runneth the grounding story.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

The spectacle of prohibitionist senator
from the south, and from Tennessee at
that, is a sad blow to established fra
dition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

There are men on record who wore loud
vests and accomplished some good in the
world, but they are not Numerous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

1t is said that a st. Louis man lxisssd
girl 5000 times in one month. Must
have used a kissometer to keep the count.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

This is the last day of grace for the
voter who owes the poll tax for 1910. Paw
up before p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

A headline reads 'Washington Learn
ing to Skate which refers to the capital
OF this country and not to its father.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

The day is SO minutes longer than it was
month ago. The sun rises this morn
ing at Sc minutes past and sets this
evening a 5:32 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

rabbit sausage" has been invented nv
Georgia man. Dishes that produce a
thirst are bad for prohibition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

When a man is suffering with tho
grip you can't expect him to be much
of an altruist.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Perry Is All Right

Perry county is in fine shape for thu
coming year. said S. E. Wilbourne Of
Marion who, with his brother, NJ. II
Wilbourne, spent yesterday in Brming-
ham.
THE farmers had a fairly prosperous
season last year and are in fine shape
for another crop. Most of them are now
getting their lands in good shape for this
years crop. The business men of Ma
rion are very well satisfied with condi-
tions and the prospects for the imme-
date future"
While in Birmingham the Wilbourne
brothers bought a small bankrupt stock
of goods and will move 1t to Marion
S. R. Wilbourne is proprietor and man.
ager of the Marion Mercantile company,
while his brother is a member of the
firm of Wilbourne Brothers. which in
cludes still another brother.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

News Note-As a result of disagree
ment between bfllposters and circus pro-
prietors the men at the head of the
larger enterprises have announced that
they will do away with billboard adver-
Using and confine themselves to news
papers and display cards in windows.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

There will be several elections of vital
Importance in Jefferson county during the
present year. but in order to exercise the
privilege of voting men under As years of
age must pay the 1910 poll tax; and this
is the last day in which 1t ma1nbe maid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
CONTRIBUTED.

you put that lump of soap in the bottom
of the bath on purposeg'-Clipped
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

A FOLLOWER.
Although the merry Christmas time
Is now just like a dream
And poets weave a festa1 rhyme,
With maiden Spring for theme,
A holiday reminder came
Yestreen, nor cheered a bit.
A bill-at top there was my name,
At bottom, please remit"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
PROOF EN0uGH

PROOF ENOUGH.
Are the Brunsons up to date?"
''They haven't been out of debt in Il
years"
LAUGHTER
A little laughter
Smooths away
The rough spots of
A busy day.
IT. z. M.
A little daughters
Very good,
But we're not always
In the mood.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

San Francisco has beat New Orleans
IN securing government recognition as
the Panama exposition city. Both cities
MADE great fight for the prize but San
francisco had republican politics on it's
side and its victory was foregone con-
ciusion several days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

Mary Garden has announced that she
Will write book. Asbestor covers?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01
THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR.

THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR. =
The following story is told on one Of
Murray's devout citizens, whose name we
are cautioned not to disclose 1t is re-
lated that the aforesaid citizen is very
much noted for his assistance at re-
vivals in rounding up mourners and
marching them up to the front. One day
he anxiously inquired at the express Of
flee for box of BOOKS" and seemed
greatly disappointed when told 1t had not
arrived Much to his surprise a week
later he received the following message:
Come and get your books. They're leak
ing."-Hazel, KY, News.
RARE BIRDS.
The poets hand
I fain would grippe,
Who neer hath sung
About his pipe.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
That rhymster's hand
We'd gladly wiring
Who neer hath sung
song of Spring.
youngstown Telegram.
.'9il
TRUE wOMANLY.
She rouged her lips,
Did Mrs. Framm.
Then firmly said,
IT hate all sham
WEATHER NOTE.
We've had so much June in January,
the poets are singing fit to split their
threats.
A NEW HERO.
Our hats off to. McCurdy
A bold man of the air!
He didn't reach Havana,
But he almost got there.
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

THE VICE-REGENT.
HE speaks as one in authority"
Ills wife's away"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

The people of this state are proud of
having at last one city in the 100000 class
and they are equally proud of Jefferson
county with its population of ESQ., Con-
sequently there is a strong sentiment
against the Pettus county bill that seeks
to slice off part of this imperial county
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

A LITERARY ATMOSPHERE.
MARK Twain was not widely read
man. How do you suppose he ever man
aged to turn out so much good stuff?"
1T don't know. unless 1t was because
he smoked so much.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

Such little things make up the whole of
life
And what we write, sometimes, in idle
hour
May grow a very wilderness of strife,
Or blossom thus, into poetic flower
January 80, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

BEFORE AND AFTER TAKING.
Who sings OF love $50 Xf
And loves delight,
When wed may growl
From morn to night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

Such little things can go to prove .
mani
Although left a blank there at the
end
No hateful word Anonymous" I scan
Since you, in truth OWNED it was "A
Friend"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

CONTRIBUTED.
The following graceful poem refers to
some lines by the same writer, which
were published in this department Sum
day morning.
Such little things can make a woman
glad %k ~
Twas not at all consistent with my
age
That happy thrill of childish joy had,
To find myself in print, there on your
page. N
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-01

churches having two weekday masses
the ceremony takes place just before the
second mass), and after the candles have
been blessed they are distributed at the
altar rail to members of the congrega-
ton. Every Catholic family is supposed
to keep blessed candle in the home.
Arizona republican., 1911-01-06

N'e!&(R@
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-29
Kansas Woman Helpless.

Lawrence. Kas Mr.. j. F. Stone.
of this city, says. my wife suffered
for ten years from womanly troubles.
during two years OK which she Wa
totally helpless. She was examined
by many physicians, some of whom
gave her up to die, Finally she be-
gan to take Cardni. and since then,
has greatly improved in health. The
tonic. strengthening. and restorative.
effects Of Cardui. the woman's tonic.
on the womanly constitution. are the
most valuable qualities of this pop0-
lar medicine. Cardui acts specii-
cally on the womanly constitution.
Half century Of success proves that
Cardui will do all that is claimed for
it. Try it for your trouble.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-29
Dynamite Brings Rain.

Post City. Tex. Aug. %. Terrific
explosions CT dynamite which were
made here two days ago for the pur-
pose Of producing rain had the de-
sired effect. At least it has been
raining ever since and the drouth is
completely broken. The experiment
was made under the direction Of G..
w. Post. and three thousand pounds
Of dynamite were used. No rain
has fallen for several weeks and the
drouth was becoming very damag
ing. Within an hour after the first
shot was fired a good shower fell.
Six hours after the last shot a hard
steady rain set in, and it has kept up
and is still falling.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-29
Esther Cleveland.

1t is admitted by Mrs. Grover
Cleveland that the former presi-
dents eldest daughter, Esther, is
soon to wed Randolph d. West of
New York. son of Prof. Andrew
West Of Princeton university. He
had been attentive to her at Tam
worth, N. H.
Miss Cleveland is about 20 years
old.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-29
Mounted Patrols.

A mass meeting of the adherents
of law and order of all Kentucky
mountain counties where feuds,
moonshining and other forms of law
Iessness exist, has been called for
Monday, October 9. at Jackson, KY
At the meeting propositions will be
made to place a force of men in
every county to patrol all sections of
the counties as cities are patrolled
by police.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-29
Head-end Talked.

Paducah. Ky. Aug. 26.-Just as
mis- fireman. Girard Barley, crawled
under the engine to oil a joint. the
engineers arm brushed against the
throttle Of Illinois Central engine 1893
here. The engine moved toward,
and before the driver could stop it
had severed the freman's body at
the waist. Barley talked for an
hour before death. When the am
bulance surgeon and helper picked
Up the two parts of the dismember'
ed body. Barley asked:
"Will get over this, doc?"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-29
Returned From SeaShOre.

Misses Florence Knight. Lois Ad-
cock, Mary Smithson. Charley Lacy,
Mrs. Mollie Wall. Mrs. Cora Daltor,
Mrs. O'Steen and Messrs. e. H.
Bush. John Knight. P. H. Aliens
worth, |, G. Cochran. j. M. Adams
l.. H. Petrie, j. M. Lacy. ]. b. Nc
Kenzie. W. E. Adcock. Oscar Ewell
and c. F. Jackson. members Of the
seashore party who left here Aug.
IL for Old Point. have returned
home.