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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Charleston to Move Forward

T was in Charleston. g. C.. recent ly,' said E. B. Burton, and while 1t in a slow going place compared with Atlanta, Birmingham and other pro- gressive cities, it has strong attrac- tions for tourists.
 charleston is one of the most fn- teresting historic towns in America, and 1t is at once elegant and quaint. According to the census figure 1t has grown at slower rate than any other important southern city. Its pop ulation today Is just about 60.oo0. but Charleston business men are looking forward with great interest to the completion of the Panama canal and the idea seems to prevail that from now on the city will show decided signs of briskness. An effort was made year or so ago by Charleston's business organizations to put the city on hust- ling basis. In every considerable town in the south commercial clubs, boards of trade, or chambers of commerce have been boosting their respective communities with great success.
 "The Charleston Chamber of Com doubt, develop new energy and ac- complish big results in the not distant future. The Young Mems Christian association building campaign in Charleston has caused a general awak- ening all along the line. Aside from a religious point of view the Young Mems Christian association movement has stirred Charleston's civic pride and will make 1t all the easier for the oh am. Der of commerce to conduct boost ing campaign"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Politics and Political Principle.

Does any man know these days to what political party he. belongs?' This inquiry was made by lawyer who mas and he continued: If T. write down my political princi- ples and try to apply them to the plat forms and policies of the democratic and republican parties, I cannot see to which they are most nearly akin. Now, look at this Roosevelt demonstration here i'll Birmingham. Not one in 9 of those who focked to hear the ex-President speak voted for him in 1904; and if one of them did vote for him that act disqualified that voter from holding office in Ala bama as effectually as if he had been convicted of felony. M
 Are our people sincerely democrats or are they unconsciously republicans! What's the difference. anyhow? Some democrats are for high tariff-many re- publicans are for low tariff. Both parties are split on Canadian reciprocity and. indeed, on all questions of public in- terest By the way, what has become of Bryan? Why don't he come to speak about child labor, good roads or prohi- bition?
 "The fact Is that the politics Of this country Is chaotic. No man seems 70 know or can tell his actual position. was opposed to prohibition, but some of the crasy-qult legislation at Montgom- cry has almost converted me to that faith with the blind tiger thrown in. Really. I have forgotten to what church my wife belongs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
PRAISE FOR HARPER.

From the Sumter County Cal.
 MT. Walter Harper, staff correspond ent of the Birmingham Age Herald. spent Tuesday afternoon and night in Epes, and paid the Call pleasant visit. MT Harper is one of the most interesting chroniclers of Alabama cur rent events now in daily print, and a write-up of any community by him will benefit that locality. Pity 'tis that we haven't more Walter Harpers on the editorial staff of every daily news paper in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
A scRIrTURAL INJUNCTION

From Harper's Weekly.
 Yes, sir" said Dobbieigh, horses are running my brother Tom. He's crssy about them. Just paid ssooo Tor span of trotters" :. s
 Well, | don't know said Billups. How about yoursslf? What did you pay for that touring car of yours.''
 Five thousand dollars" said Dobbieigh. 'But what---'' -
 "Well, you'd better not criticise the team in your brcthsr's eye until you have cast out the motor that is in your own eye." retorted Bnlups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
THE PALACE OF FORTUNE"

able him to reach the scene of his diplo- matic labors. When Pendleton died Mir. Buchanan attended his funeral, and sev- cral leading democratic congressman were among his pallbearers. His effects. includ- ing the furniture of his gambling house, were sold at auction attracting crowds of the most fashionable people in Wash ington.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
concerninn Preachers


 "rhe Rev. Dr. Aked, who gives up the uastorate of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church in New York to take charge Of a large Baptist church In San Francisco and the coming of the Rev. pr. Jowett' one of Englands greatest preachers, to accept the pastorate of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church in New York, are regarded with no little interest in reiis- ious circles" said an old layman who has listened to the great pulpit orators of the old world as we'll as of this coun- try.
 .It might seem strange that pr. Jowett' who was SO greatly beloved in the Con- srexational church in London, of which he was pastor, should sever his Ensiisn ties and come to America and make this his home With MT. Aked the case seems to be somewhat different. fHe made statement a week ago in which he showed very plainly that he was disappointed in his New York pastorate. Perhaps some of his flock were disappointed in him. He had preached sermons which. homiletical- ly considered, were far above the com mon run of pulpit discourses. He had an original way of saying things, and there was no question as to the literary flavor of his sermons. Friction between pulpit and pews doubtless developed, and Dr. Aked acted wisely in going to a new field where he can preach over some oi his old unpublished sermons and make them sound as if they were entirely new
 "But pr. Jowett was idolised by his peo- pie in London, and they gave him up with sorrow and weeping. The only sxplana. ton that I can imagine fitting his case ! was that he himself felt the need of new association new stimulating environment and an opportunity to work without fur ther strain or risk of nervous exhaustion Many notable preachers of thesNineteentf century held their own in the same pull pit throughout their entire ministry. Dr Palmer, the distinguished Presbyterian divine of New Orleans, preached witf great freshness and power up to the last and he was about g when he. died. Th' Rev. MT. Moses D. Hoge of Richmond who died few years aso at the age c SO, had teen pastor of the same Presby terian church for more than 50 ysars, an' he was engaging and viriie fn the pulpi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

In Chicago 262, ,75s men voted in a may orally primary, but those votes actually cost the candidates over million of dol lars or about S4 a head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Canadian reciprocity leaves us free to march our army southward almost as one
 solid body. Reciprocity means peace, trade and kindly relations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

King George will have 100000 loyal little subjects after he has entertained them at the Crystal palace on coronation week. It will be the best feature of the occa- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

The movement of the troops to the Mexican border has set the country a guessing and everybody is entitled to a new guess each recurrent day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Secretary Walter Fisher belongs to no machine and affiliates with no politician. He will be compelled to flock by him. self in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Senator Bailey tried the recall on him. self. but it had a string tied to 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Abe Ruef is operating a spool in jute mill in the penitentisry instead of a ma chine in city politics. Anything for a change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Captain Hobson. it seems, picked Japan as the scene of war, while Gen. Leonard Wood picked the Mexican border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

By crossing the river the Mexicans can see some real soldiers-some that aid not graduate from the jails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Colonel Roosevelt will reach San An tonic as soon as the troops do, ana then the old war spirit of 1898 will return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Texas is not sure whether the present movement across her bounds means war or peace She is ready to welcome either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Uncle Sans mailed fist will yet be full of callouses if he is determined to main tain that Monroe doctrine from Fl Paso to the Horn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Some think Champ Clark has a Mex ican annexation scheme in his inside pocket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

No one should let the war with Mex ico lessen sleep at night or gardening in the glad springtme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

San Francisco will have the Panama exposition, but Texas has the army and the new picnic war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Ten thousand articles will be written this week on rThe Situation in Mexico without throwing bit of light on 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Chicago has several members of the cabinet and the other cities are becoming jealous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

OPEN PLACES. Apart from 1ife's unresting stream, The vacant minds that still misdeem, The lying tongue, the fools pretense, And all the worlds cold insolence. Are quiet walks where happiness May still her gentle wiies address And life, methinks, a perfect song, Through golden days Is borne along And every blossom sweet that blows, where Natures smile unceasing glows And every birds note heard the morn, When sparkling dews the fields adorn.- The brooks that ever prattiing leap. The winds from cool mid-forest deep With gladness fraught, their charms
 unite,
 To soothe the senses and delight.
 PRECISELY. ''ls he man who is never at a loss for something to. say?"
 Well, to be more exact, he is man who Is never at loss for something said" .frts You mean by that?"
 His wife is always with him.
 THANKS. Thanks to the morning light, Thanks to the foaming sea, To the uplands of New Hampshire, To the green-haired forest free! Thanks to each man of courage, To the maids of holy mind. To the boy with his games undaunted, Who never looks behind
 Emerson. Thanks to the pretty girl. Thanks to the blushing rose. To the strawberries in the windows, To the decent funny shows; Thanks to the paying teller Who does not hurt my pride By telling me in frosty ,accents ts To get identified. -s Chicago Record-Herald. Thanks to the book worth reading, Thanks to an easy chair. To the smoke wreaths lightly curling From the pipe I'm smoking there. Thanks to the friend who'll lend me The wherewithal to buy And will hear my hard-luck stories With a sympathetic sigh
 A SAFE PREDICTION. What do you think will happen along the Mexican border?"
 Well, for one thing, our soldiers will consume a great many hot tamales.'
 A STAGE FAvORITE.
 She wore a smile
 And little more:
 That's why she caused xa
 A great furore. m
 Birmingham AgeHerald.
 We trust the smile,
 Don't think we scoh)
 Was of the style .st-
 That won't come of.
 Youngstown Telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

eff Pinchot sailed away to Europe as as he himself had been.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Pronneritr In the south

". M. Hood of Cincinnati, repre- sentfng a we'll known manufacturer of valves, is on his way home from trip through the southeastern Atlantic states. He says he found excellent business conditions in Florida and In Georgia.
 Tampa, which was very much hurt by the cigarmakers' strike, Is now getting well ahead again said MT. Hood. "It Is very flourishing city, and is growing at fast rate. Jackson vile is, as everybody knows, one or the exceptionally prosperous cities. II has made wonderful strides in the past year or two.
 Birmingham has improved faster than any city with which l am fla miliar. This Is a great business center and will become greater year by year. I was first here in 1905 and since then Birmingham seems to have had Its most rapid growth in population; 1t certainly has vastly improved in ev- cry way in the past few years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

MT. Diaz should initiate Bnliinger if he wants to get back to the serenity of old age,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
AMPLE PROOF.

AMPLE PROOF. q am sure Mir Plunkins is not an experienced frequenter of boarding houses"
 Why do you think so?" He never makes a facetious remark when he passes the sugar to Miss Cutely."
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Porfirio Diaz should join Don't Worry club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

The Rio Grande war scare Is waking up the sentimental song writers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
\ REASON FOR WRATH.

A REASON FOR WRATH. That fat man seems to be surcharsed with passion
 "Yes. indeed. He looks dangerous" What, do you suppose, is the matter?" Maybe his tailor has just told him that he will have to wear skin-tight trousers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

l In London was a man that always drew and held his audiences. No one who heard him preach ever seemed to tire of him. "The churches, Catholic and Protestant, have had many intellectual giants, but few of them have had to preach for any long term of years twice on Sunday and once during the week to the same congregation. Great demands are made on the intellectual resources of lawyers who have laree practice, and the law yer whose practice requires him to talk on his feet feels that his nervous sys- tenn is severely taxed, but there Is no profession in which the demand on the brain Is so wearing or inexorapie as that of the honest preacher who IS ex- pected to put forth a great intellectual effort three times a week for at least 40 weeks in a year. So it has come to be said that for the average minister eight years is long enough for him to remain in any one charge. The Methodist itinerant system has many obvious ad- vantages, no matter what the dlsad- var,tages might be. No preacher under an itinerant system stays long enough in one place to wear himself out.
 'Dr. Jowett, the great English preach CT, will. no doubt, draw well at the start, but whether or not he will make good through a long pastorate, as did for instance the late Dr. John Hall, who came from Belfast to the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian. Dr. Hall was one of the exceptional men. He was large-hearted, optimistic and magnetic, and with all his fine natural gifts and his tireless energy, he was scholarly and never ceased to be a student up to the end"
 An Italians Pride
 .The Italian people as a rule are very patriotic and show much appreciation of those of their countrymen who have risen to fame," said Judge c. F. Camp of Ensley "Especially are they proud of the fact that Christopher Columbus was 6 native. of sunny Italy. as their recent successful efforts to make 'Co- lun1bus Day a state holiday will tes- tify
 "A short time ago an Italian image dealer entered the establishment of Tony Meehl with a basket full of plaster busts. Among them was an image or Christo- pher Columbus and an image of George Washington. The dealer placed them side by side with evident pride and asked for a price. Tony pointed to the bust of Columbus and asked who that was supposed to be. With some 'astonishment and not little pity. the man replied. .Christofo Columbo.' And who might he be- queried Tony, feisning ignorance.
 "sYou notta know Columbo. de mana dat deescover An1erick-a?'' gasped the Italian. Never heard of him., replied Tony without a blush.
 ".BIgga de man; bigga dan George Wash-dat Christofo Columbo. Oh, d-n Christofo Columbo!' said Tony, as he pushed the image contemptuously away. The image dealer was struck speeches. for the time being; that his beloved Co., lumbus should be thus scorned was too much for his excitabie nature. His gaze fell on the image of George Washington, and. although 1t was his own property. he dashed it to the ground with sweep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

THE MAIDEN'S HANDS. Although the maid is fair to see And worth lover's signs, Her lily hands will never be Adept at making pies.
 Birmingham Age-Herald. The maiden likely plans to land money making beau, From whom, when he has won her hand. 4 She'll get slathers of dough.
 Youngstown Telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

A DRUG ON THE MARKET. Gold bricks are useless things" ''Yes, indeed. They are much too ornatt for building purposes and too large fol paper weights
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
DESIRABLE WIFE.

DESIRABLE WIFE. "Old Moneyton used to plead with his son to be more economical and the boy has at last acted on the old gentleman's advice.,'
 How is that?' ts. He has married 'Salome' dancer. Her clothes won't cost much"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

POOR MAN. Has he a mean disposition?" No. It's the cigar he is smoking that makes him look that way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

PETS. -atss "I never had dear gazelle "a To charm me with its soft, mild eye, But if had I'd kill the thing, The price of beef is so. alarmed high.
 Houston Post.
 t "Ive never had dear gazelle To charm me with Its soft mild eye. But once had Thomas cat That used to make the chickens fly.
 Birmingham Age-Herald. q never had dear gazelle To charm me with it's soft, mild eye,' But of an angel cook I'll tell Who capitavates me with her pie.
 Springfield Union. q never had dear gazelle To charm me with it's soft, mild eye," But I know a girl who makes jell That renders you content to die. ... ..s.ssssa-. Schenectady Union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-17
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-17
CHASED BY BRooMsTIcK.
ESoomstick In Hands of Woman Says
Man Under Arrest.

Burlington, Jan. ia man named
Edward Foster, residence Essex, was ar
rested by Sheriff Allen yesterday and
brought to Burlington, where he was ar.
raigned before Justice j. T. Stearns on
charge of breach Of the peace The
case was continued for one week, Fos-
ter being released upon furnishing $50
bail.
II is charged that Foster preached the
peace by making a noisy demonstration
on the premises Of a woman named
Cross. Foster told the court, however,
that there was nothing to it, and that
the demonstration came from the other
side. He said that Mr.. Cross gave him
permission to 90 to his home and Dor
row an axe When he went in to OBJ
tain the implement he was met by Mrs.
Cross. who was not inclined, he said, TO
let the axe go out of her possession,
but Immediately threatened him and
chased him into the road with a broom
stick. The other side Of the story will
probably come out the day Of the post
poned hearing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-17
FARMERS, MEETING.
The Commissioner Of Agriculture Has
Arranged for Public Meeting in
Marshheld.

State Commissioner Of Agriculture
Martin has arranged fos farmers
meeting in grange hall at Marshfield
on the afternoon and evening of Satur.
day, Jan. 81
Included in the list Of speakers will
be w. +. McSparren, farm institute spe.
cialst, OF Furnis, Pa, j, H. Putnam
farm manager. Of Litchheld, Conn, 2. s
Brigham, potato and soil specialist, OF
st. Adams. c. f. Smith, master OF the
Vermont state grange, OF Morrisville
A. r. Halves, state forester, and O. T.
Martin. state commissioner of agricul.
ture, OF Plainfeld.
All the subjects to be spoken on will
have much interest for every farmer who
attends, and II is hoped the farmers and
all other residents in the town will turn
out and make big gathering.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-17
HIS MIND A BLANK,
CAN'T EXPLAIN ACT
I. w. Downs, a Prominent Business
Man Of Somerville, Mass, Reached
Bellows Falls Sunday
Morning.

| Bellows Falls, Jan. IT. L W. Downs,
a prominent business man of Somerville,
Mass, wandered into the police station
at this place at II o'clock Sunday morn
ing in dazed condition and asked the
chief what his (Downsl name was He
could not tell where he came from or
where he was bound to- or what his
business was, or anything else about
himself. 1t appears he got off the train
from Boston at Cold River, the next
station south of here, and wandered
aimlessly along until he came to this
place, where he had Just sense enough
to go to the police station for help He
was not intoxicated, but Just dazed
Chief Severance questioned him closely
but could elicit no information, where
upon he proceeded to institute a search
in his pockets. This revealed ticket
$50, several receipts and some letters.
The last-named gave his name and bust
ness address in SJmervile, and Mr..
Downs brother came up, reaching here
Iat II o'clock Sunday night, and took
him home.
DR. 0'Bren of this place was mean
while summoned and declared that the
man was suffering from a nervous col
lapse and was evidently on the verge
of long illness.
His brother told the authorities here
that Downs suddenly and mysteriously
disappeared from Somerylle Saturday,
that a general alarm had been sent out
to all Boston police stations, that all
hospitals had been visited and every pos
sible clew followed up, all to no avail
and that they had about come to the
conclusion that he had thrown himself
in the bay, when che welcome telephone
message came from Bellows Falls, telling
of his whereabouts.
When his brother from Someryille
reached this place Sunday night, Downs
recognized him, but could recall nothing
more about his friends or business, or
why he left home, or why he had started
for Burlington
At 8 o'clock last night, Sheriff Phelps
of this place received a telephone from
Somerville. saying that Downs had
grown worse rapidly, and that his mind
Is now a complete blank
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-17
Thursday, January 10, 1911

at | o'clock p. m, the following: One
5.year-old COW, soon TO freshen; / brood
mare; | 3.year- old colt. we'll broken; l
s.months-old colt; brood SOW, to far
row in the spring; q full.blood Barred
Plymouth Rock hens quantity of hay
and straw; quantity Of corn in the
crib, also seed corn in the trace; guam
tity of oats; l-horse traverse sled, |
l-horse wagon with body, hay rack and
dump cart attachment; sleighs, wagon,
harnesses, feed cutter. harrow, cultiva-
tor, cook stove, washing machine, corn
shelter. force pump. snow shoes, guam
tity of carrots and mangel beets, guam
tity of l6.in. dry stove wood, and many
other articles not mentioned
also offer at private sale my home
place, containing dbout 25 acres, suit
ably divided, good buildings, water, etc. /;
just the place for poultry fruit and
gardening; terms made known at time
of sale.
NJ. +. SPENCER.
C. N. BARBER, Auetioneer.