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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
The RniIroahs and statistics

The annual report prepared by Slason Thompson of the bureau of railroad news and statistics has just been received. It is a valuable publication. Whhe sta tistics are dry, the comparisons Ill thls report are easy to understand and digest The report as q whole is very instructive. Mir. Thompson in his introductory remarks starts off by quoting. from Shakespeare Measure for Measure:
 It is excellent
 To have a giants strength; but 1t is ty-
 rannous
 To use it like giant
 He then says: Railway affairs in the Tinted states curing the year 1911 have been on the knees of the gods, l. e., the interstate commerce commission, and they have suffered accordingly. Invested by Congress with powers of life or lingering death the commission has failed to exer- else these. powers either beneficially or construc1ively, but with scarce an excep- tion has used them constructively and de- structively. Regulation without provision for Improvements, betterments and ex- tensions spells eventual deterioration and
  advancing wages and all other costs of op- eration means not only the curtailment of Improvements but also impairment of ser l vice.
 administrative commissions are notori- ously political, not economic in their origin, appointment and tenure. Their mo- | tives therefore are political rather than econo:nic and SO their ruling idea is to make political capital rather than insure success through efficient management The attitude of the interstate commerce com mission toward the railways is an illus traitor of regulation by an administrative commission.
 Prof II. e. Adams the ex-statlstician of the commission, sought to achieve the impractical by making the control of the railways through their accounts the goal of his multifarious statistical require ments The purpose of this compilation | is to construct mirror of facts and fig ures wherein the American people may see what is being done to their railways tho essential arteries of their industrial ilife-by mistaken application of regula- | ton.
 "Daszled and possibly alarmed over the ! magnitude of the vast business it was created to conserve and protect, as well as regulate, the commission seems to have set itself the task of leveling all railway rates down to the point wher etheir en- l tire income is divided among the em- ploye, the tax collector and the creditor ignoring the claims of the public for i'm proved up to date facilities, and of the owners for reasonable remuneration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
"THE TYPHOON"

From Current Literature for May.
 Like the tempest it symbolizes, "The Typhoon," dramatization of the Yellow Peril as seen by Yengyel, bril- liant Hungarian playwright, swept the stages of Europe. The scene of the play is laid in Berlin, but the warning implied in its pages applies even more Intimately to the United States than to Europe If Representative Hobson is not exaggerating, Japan is even now preparing for a war against us com pared with which the Japanese conflict was only childs play The drama which we reprint by permission of the manager and of the translator, MT. E. Nyitray, Is, however. much more than a sort of continental version of An Englishmans Home" Lengyel shows us the dangerous power of Nip pon and its ready absorption of west ern culture and of the secrets of our civilization; but he also reveals in the tragedy of his hero, Tokeramo Ca part rendered with both subtlety and passion by Walter Whiteside). how Japan drains not only our lore, but the disintegrat- ing poison of our individualism as we'll.
 The first act introduces us to the apartment of Tokeramo in a fashiona- bfe street of Berlin. The appointments of the rooms are distinctly European, yet with a slight touch of the far east Inona Kerner, Tokeramo's mistress, and her friend, Teri Hempel. an actress. are discussing the curious fascination of Illonas Oriental admirer Illona is la hysterical creature. half in love with love and sensation, half in love with Tokeramo himself. You never can tell" she complains, what he means what he really thinks. He's an animated mask, that's all." Tokeramo's cheeks are sunken, his hair coal black. Euro pean clothes fit him somewhat awx- wardly. His speech is calm and de- liberate. He seems to be preoccupied. He manages to extricate himself from the ladies to receive his Japanese visi- tors. We receive from them the i'm pression of secretiveness and eternal watchfulness. They are watching even Tokeramo, their leader. and his affair with Illona has aroused their suspicion. Their conversation. spiked with myste-
 
 | is interrupted by the entrance of Prof. .Bernath Bruck, author of a book oa Japan, accompanied by Otto Lindner, a lneurasthenic artist. one of Illonas in- lnumerable admirers. The Japanese pay veiledly ironical compliments to tho
 professors book. The professor df- lates on the innocence of the sons of
 Nippon, their child like simplicity and Their courage. He Is rudely silenced by
 indner, who. always eccentric, com
 pletely loses his self control because of
 his jealousy of Illona's Japanese lover whose identity he has been unable to fathom. An agreeable race" he ex- claims, "who visit us by the thousand just to make, our acquaintance Bah l Did 1t ever occur to you that they might have some other motive? These people love their country. their families They do not enjoy being in our midst They are i'll at ease among us think
 that deep down they despise us Why then do they persist in staying? Have you ever considered that?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
CHILLY HosTLEBIEs OF SPAIN

w. D. Howells, in Harper's Magazine for
 May.
 It appears to be the use in several minor cities of Spain for the best hotel to send the worst omnibus to the station. as who should say, "Good wine needs no bush At Burgos we were almost alarmed by the sha bbiness of the omnibus for the hotel we had chosen through a consensus of praise in the guide books, and thought we must have got the wrong one. It was in- deed the wrong one. but because there is no right hotel in Burgos wben you ar rive there on an afternoon of early Oc- tober.
 We asked nothing of it but two rooms in which we could have a fire, but the best hotel in Burgos openly declared that it had not a fireplace in it's whole ex- tent, though there must have been one in the kitchen. The landlord pointed out that 1t was completely equipped with steam heating apparatus, but when I made him observe that there was no steam in the shining radiators he owned with a shrug that there was truth in  ant rooms to the south; he showed us his beautiful new dining room, cold, with the sunny exposure. l rashly declared that al would not do and that l would look elsewhere for rooms with areplaces. I had first to find a cab in order to find the other hotels, but l found instead that in a city of 3S,OOO inhabitants there was not one cab standing for hire in the streets ] went back foiled but not crushed to our hotel. There 1t seemed that the only vehicle to be had was the omnibus which had brought us from the station. The landlord calmly q did not then perceive the irony of his calm) had the horses put to and our baggage put on and we drove away. But first we met those charming travellers from Chile com-
 ing to our hotel from the hotel they had chosen, and from a search for hearth stones in others; and we drove to the only hotel they had left unvisited. There at cur demand for fires the landlord all but laughed us to scorn; he laid his hand on the cold radiator in the hotel as if to ask what better we could wish than that. We drove back, humbled, to our own hotel. Then there was nothing for me but to declare myself the prodigal son returned to take the rooms he had of- fered us We were so perfectly in his power that he could magnanimously af- ford to offer us other rooms equally cold, but we did not care to move. The Chl- cans had retired baffled to their own ho- | tel and there was nothing for us but to accept the long evening of gelid torpor which we foresaw must follow the ef- fort of the soup and wine to warm us at dinner. That nght-we heard through our closed doors agonized voices which we knew to be the voices of despairing Amer ican women wailing through the freezing corridors, Cant she understand that l want boiling water?' and, Cant we go downstairs to a fire somewhere?" We knew the one meant the chambermaid and the other the kitchen, but neither prayer apparently was answered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Many men will work hard to get money, but only the few to keep 1t.
 woman never cries to get her own way when she knows that won't get it.
 Tie devil counts on drawing an extra dividend every time a promise is made.
 critic Is fellow who can't do a thing himself. so he tells how somebody else doesr't do it right.
 Tne reason, if d girl has beau, she calls him a dozen is if he were a couple she would call him two dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Senator Johnston on Lorimer

It is not necessary to condone or even to overlook what President Taft calls "the mess and mass of corruption in Illinois politics" in order to appre- ciate Senator Johnston's position as, an investigator. Alabama's junior senator stands upon the evidence he has heard. The care against Lori
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
The Presidents Military Aid

Mai. Thomas L. Rhoads, of the Medi- cap Corps of the United states army, has been selected by President Iaft as his personal military aid to take the place of the lamented Major Butt said a citizen who formerly lived in IWash- ington, and who was personally aequalnt- ed with the gallant Butt. "The position of military, aid to the President Is com paratively new While President CleVe- land had several military officeys detailed for duty at the White House on certain occasions, he never had fullnedged aid and neither did President Mckinley. Roosevelt was the first. He selected Archie Butt. then a captain. Butt was an ideal man for the position He was tactful and polished and was userul III many ways. The new aid may be an accomplished gentleman, but he must be a past master in tactfulness and+punc- tlio to rise to anything like the dis- tinction acquired by Archie Butt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
In inc Educational world

Amid the many matters of interest that filled the newspapers at the time of the educational association, which met recently in Birmingham, the executive meeting of the Alabama Association of Colleges was overlooked" said an edu- cstor. That body met in parior or the Hillman hotel on Thursday evening of the association week, transacted much important business and elected officers for 19l2-13.
 Among the pleasing features of the meeting was the passing of series or resolutions concerninx the great work of Dr. John w. Abercrombie for edu- cation and expressing sgood wishes for him.
 "The officers for the ensuing year are Dr. A. P Montague of Howard college president; Professor Colebecx of Birmins- ham college, vice president, and Prof. J. J. Doster of the University of Ala bama, secretary and treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
IN THE HOTEL LOBBIES
I'm Mneh Rifferness

Had ex-President Roosevelt conducted his campaign against President Taft with less bitterness he would stand. better chance of being the republican nominee,
 said an old republican voter. T was one Of Roosevelt's admirers while he was President. I took an interest in him when he was civil service commissioner. l thought he had many fine points ana would have been glad to support him Tor the nomination in 1916. But he has turned out to be so vicious and so unkind m his attitude toward his political offspring that I will never again put my faith in him. I do not think that Roosevelt can be nominated. If he should be. how ever, I am certain he would be defeated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
HOW CRIMINALS REFORM

however, that the actual holdup had been done by some one not connected with the institution.
 "A young physician in the city, man Of excellent family, well educated and highly respected, was the person upon whom the clews seemed to center. He had moved into the community from another town and on investigation I found that while he had been there a similar bank rob- bery had occurred. We. managed. finally. to get evidence sufficient to convict him, and he served his time. Upon his release he changed his name, went to New York and engaged in the practice of medicine there. He is now one of the most promi- nent physicians in that city and occupies very high social position indeed. He is member of one of New York's most exclusive clubs and is very particular to scan the lists of applicants for member ship and to blaekball those whom res gards as undesirable associates. I do not suppose there are three persons alive who know the identity of this exclusive gentleman with the western bank robber.
 Some time ago the son of an old friend of mine told me he had been ad- vised to withdraw his application for membership in certain club, as this physician had announced his intention of blackmailing him. There was nothing against the young fellows character ex- cept that the doctor did not like him. wrote a note on one of my cards intro- ducing my young friend to the physician. Take that up to the doctor with my conl- pliments, and I do not think he will blackball you I said. My young friend had no trouble in joining the club 
 she will read from "The Merchant of Venice" in Philadelphia. She was asked to give selections from Peer Gynt," but declined, saying that on account of her husbands intimate association with the play in the closing months of his life the strain upon her emotions would be ftOO severe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
special for Dallas

''The Birmingham party going to the Dallas convention of Ad Mems clubs must travel on special train," said public spirited citizen
 "Thc local club is preparing to put Bir- mingham on the map during the Dallas convention, and should the local delega- ton roll in on a special, an instantaneous hit would be made. The special will be operated for as many as 75 people. There
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

No presidential campaign in American history ever presented one-half of the personalItles that the one of this year does, and they are all confined to the rent and torn republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Hang up, philosophy!

Unless philosophy can make a Juliet Elsplant town, reverse princess
 doomj
 If helps not, it prevails not, talk no
 more -Romeo and Juliet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
MRS. MANSFIELD AS A READER

From the Baltimore News.
 The widow of Richard Mansfield. who. when she was an actress. was known as Beatrice Cameron, has begun to give public readings. Recently she read at yassar college. and within . few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

Governor Dix of New York has signed the bill that authorizes the formation of the borough cf the Bronx or all that sec ton of she big city lying north of the Harlem river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

Mexico will lose it's rating as a civ ilized country unless she soon begins to behave better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

The southern postmasters are hesitating between Taft and Roosevelt, and if they should backslide it is thought they will go over in 6 body at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

It is the women first at sea, but on land and at the ballot box they are de- nled equal rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

William Dean Howells, the novelist, has decided to retain a summer home in Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

Mr. Ismay is serving as the goat and he does not like his job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

MT. Ismay pays a tribute to the dead heroes of the Titanic, although he ae- clined to be one oe their number. Hs tooa ri ecious good cara to be come exempt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

The scientists who said the bodies of those lost on the Titanic would not rise to the surface have been negatived by over 9oO actual appearances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

The wireless hero market is not what it was when Jack Binns was in the lime light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

Ben Selling If oregon won the repub- lican nomination for United States senator in oregon. He readily defeated Mir. Bourne. ch; chic absentee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

A train ran race with a cyclone in Kanaas-and won. The cyclone must have rubbed the earth too close and got full of friction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

Illinois is the true home of extra ses- sions of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

Congress considers frequently the direct election of senators, but it never coins it into constitutional proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

The lfeboat manufacturers are doing a urivipg business at present It's an i'll wind that blows no one any good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

yStrangeiy enough, MT. Taft has oisliSed Loriner f.cm the outset. although he signed the Aldrich-Payne tariff,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

The Kew Workers on the East Side have a new oIink called fuss fungle.' It con- slsts of stale ale, red pepper and dash of beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

MT. Ismay escaped the iceberg, the wreck end the sea- to fall into the pitiless hands of the United States Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

May is rear. and the hope is expressed that it will net finger ill the lap of March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

Every dayll be May Day after tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
FAIRFIELD

A fire started early last night in the kitchen of Patrick McCafrey's home on School street, with little damage resulting. Some firemen were near and ran with hand chemical which was enough to put the flames out Sample ballots for the next election have arrived at the town hall and are being distributed.
 The supper at the Congregational church last evening was the first of a series and attracted many. The sup day in the month by the Home Mis- sionary society of that church
 The assessors finished up their work today of accepting lists of taxable in now will be made out by this board with an addition of 10 per cent.
 A masquerade party is to be held in the rooms of the Fairfield Girls club this evening. The question of costumes has been the main topic for a week or more and they will un- doubted1y present a pleasing and ef- fective scene.
 The members of the Holy Name so- ciety are busy making preparations for the parade to be held in Bridge port November IT. They will hold a meeting early next week to further ar range for the event.
 The Fairfield football team prac- ticed last evening on the school house
 Coffee is being served daily in the club rooms to those members of the enough to their places of employment to enjoy the advantage of a dinner at home.
 c. c. Bowman, superintendent of schools is planning to hold a, meet ing of the parents some time in De- cember.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Godfrey have as their guests Mrs. Edna Gar1ock and son, Howard, of East Bridgeport.
 Rev H. H. Benedict Of Hope Chapel and the ladies of the parish are plan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

Miss Edith Sherwood. All respond ed to encores. After the program re- treatments were served About $ll was taken in.
 MT. Edwards S. Williins of ROCK House is entertaining his mother, Mrs A c. Williams of New York, at ms home for a few days.
 Mrs. Peck of Danbury is spending several days as guest of her daughter, Mrs John L. Paterson.
 Harry F'anton of Bridgeport has been spending this week In toWn'
 Miss Alice Cornell has returned to her school duties at the Wilson Street school, having been at home Tor week on account of sickness.
 Miss Mary E.. Murry of Danbury IS spending a few days as guest of MT and Mrs. Coleman T. Rockwell at Jump Hill.
 Miss Esther Wakeman recently en- tertained at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Wakeman, the camping club of the Y. W. F. c. Of Bridgeport of which she is a member.
 On last Sunday morning, the house of MT. Louis Snow burned to the ground. The fire was first noticed about five in the morning. There was. nothing saved but a few articles of furniture from one of the front rooms. The fire was supposed to have origf- mated from a defective chimney, and is thought to have been smoulder1ng for several days.
 Mrs Chester Hull has returned to her home at Plattsville after a short visit as guest of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Hull of Greens Farms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
QUIT CALOMEL
Thousands Are Turning From This
 Dangerous Drug.
A Safe Vegetable Substitute Is Olive
 Tablets for the Liver.

pr. F. M. Edwards, a prominent physician of Ohio, has discovered a new lexative and liver toner in a com bination of vegetable materials. mixed with olive oil, which is in effect al- trustworthy ca1oIne1. except that there are none of the bad after effects of calomel
 Dr. Edwards has long been a foe of ca1ome1, though he recognized it's val ue along with it's dangers.
 His distrust of the uncertain drug eventually started him years ago to- wards experiments with the view of discovering substitute, and he is to- day in possession of the long-sought- for com binat ton, which is in the shape of little sugar-coated, olive-oil col ored tablet.
 The results of IT years experience and practice are embodied in these marvellous little tablets.
 They are called Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. They oil the bowels, and their effect on the liver has been the means of relief to many of pr. Ed wards regular patients as well as to thousands of others who have suffer ed and were afraid of ca1oInel.
 They are gentle in their action, yet always effective. They bring about that euberance of spirit, that natural buoyancy which should be enjoyed by everyone, by toning up the liver and clearing the system of harmful inn purities. 10c and 25c per bo.5
 The Olive Tablet Company, Co1um- bus, O.-Adv.