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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
THE DRINK BILL
the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 The drink bill in Great Britain, accord ing to the statistics assembled by the secretary of the United Kingdom alliance and published in the London Times. was about s25,OO0.o0O greater in 1911 than in 1910. It amounted to about $S00,000,00O.
 For the United States, it is reported in this weeks issue of the American Grocer. the cost of alcoholic beverages in 1911 was very nearly twice that of the United
 Kingdom, being estimated at $1.56s,470, 514. Very nearly Sl.00o. .0O0000 was paid
 for beer alone. From 1871 to 1SS0 the average per capita consumption of beer was S.79 gallons per annum; in 1911 it had risen to 20.66 gallons.
 The total value of the nonalcoholic stimulants consumed in America during 1911 is estimated at s256549. 63i. The per capita consumption of coffee is 1856 gal Ions. or very nearly that of beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
Was Atlanta Jealous.

There has been much discussion since thes presidential primary in Georgia" :" stafed, Harry Jones yesterday, 'aS to whether >of not the splendid majority cast against Underwood in Atlanta and Fulton county was due to the jealousy of the citizens of that city and county in re- spect tok Birmingham. .'The Age-Herald, as is remembered. printed an editorial on the subjectr < = T have just received letter frasn a friend, in Atlanta. He was a red hot Wilson supporter. fn answer tpSa letter from me in ns.which ] spoke of Birmingham as the daughter of Atlanta, he replied that though this Twas true, 1t was possi- ble that Birmingham was.so one of those society daughters grown too upplty' to own it's poor old mother. The writer is one of fhe best fellows in the world. but I wonder if he, too. is a little jealous of our own Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
TuE FAIRY IN ARMoR

By Joseph Rodman Drake. He put his acorn helmet on; It was pl,lmed with the silk of the thistle down; The corselet plate that guarded his breas Was once the wild bees golden vest; His cloak, of thousand mingled dyes, Was formed of the wings of butterflies His shield was the shell of lady bu
 queen, Studs of gold on a ground of green; And the quivering lance which he bran
 dished bright Was the sting of a wasp he had slai
 in fight, Swift he bestrode his firefiy steed; He barred his blade of the bent gras
 blue; He drove his spurs of the cookie seed. And away like a glance of thought I few To skim the heaven and follow far The fiery trail of the rocket stass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

not be discovered till he could put a ocean between himself and America, and if possible, to hide safely from the secr1 service men. But his nerve failed, so H blew out his brains. The report of tH pistol attracted neighbors The repol or the murder and suicide filled thrd columns in each of the papers, with pid lures of MT. and Mrs. De Brahms. An the report included letters in which tt
 violinist described his mother as an al gel, and declared that he preferred deat to life with the temperamental Paulin
 confirmed lover of cafes,i cocktails ari quarrels, and susceptible of fattering al tentions, as she had been in Paris an ostend, where Mrs. Van Hallsan's dutie as chaperone were difficult, because Pau line was such a thorough bohemian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
Amusements and the Bishops

The board of bishops of the North ern Methodist church urge their gen eral conference to change the para graph in the discipline which. fosbids church members to go to the theatre, dance, play cards or gamble, This paragraph was inserted about 40 years ago, and it has been eysf since it's adoption to large extent unen- forced. It has been persistently dis regarded, especially in the churches located in cities. Laymen disregarded it freely, and the ministers overlooked the acts of their members. The "A bishops who desire to have the para graph (repealed simply desire to have e.d4ad letter restriction stricken out )6f the discipline.
 The general conference is in ses- sion at Minneapolis, and battle will have to be fought over the recom- mendation of the bishops. This rule in question does not date back to John Wesley. It is only 40 years old. Wes- ley held that man should pursue such pleasures only as he could take Gin the name of the Lord Jesus" and that each mans individual conscience is the arbiter. The northern church. has growE Slowly si late, and the
 'fihops Aeem to think that the rule $ to amusements is no longer in har- mony with the broader thought of the present time. The bishops would have the members of the church become progressives. Many will, however, op- pose the recommendation of the bish- ops, and a warm battle will no doubt take place over it in the Minneapolis conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
Grants Opinion of Democracy

Just at this time when the chances of the democrats are so bright" said Walter Winthsone yesterday, T am re- calling the statement said to have been made by General Grant. That President, I am told,. tstated that he never feared the defiiocrats because whenever they be- came dangerous, they would immediate ly proceed to make fools of themselves: .
 Tn this emergency there is great opj portunity for thes democrats to merit the. opinion of Grant. Suppose they acpept- ed the dictation of Bryan and dsnominated Wilson, Any mansof the republican party could defeat Wilson. Suppose they .noHls mated Clarke There is no chance in, the world of Clarke landing without. 4 Ee sutbs port of the east. which lie has not
 And poor old Harmon is the deadest duck in the lot. I+doubt his ability to carry any of the doubtful states'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
IN HOTEL LOBB1Es
Republicans in the Air

"ohr friends, the enemy" stated Col H. '. Brooke. state examiner of public accounts. who was in Birmingham yes- terday. "are not only divided among them selves. but are in the air.
 Several days ago received letter from an officeholder in Washington. This gentleman with me very freely dis cussed the situation. He stated that he could not support Taft with an easy con- science, and that he would not support Roosevelt under any circumstances, not even.' he said, were the democrats to nominate that crazy man, Bryan.
 Tt looks very much like a democratic year."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
MIR. UNDERWOOD AS A CANDIDATE

From the Providence Joufhai.
 There can be no question of the laVoi Mir Underwood has found among thoush'- ful men of both parties. He has eohuu0s ed himself with dignity in the mlas' 'l all this contemporary hubbub of canvass Ing. has attended strictly to business a' Washington, and incidentally has captured 6i votes from the three states or Ala bama, Florida and Georgia. In the nrs' of these states his own, he won rom Governor Wilson in statewide primaries which appear to have been as well con cucted and conclusive as the Massacnu- setts primary was the reverse. It IS question, however, to what extent the sectional objection would be raised against MT. Underwood if he should be nominated at Baltimore; Perhaps this ob1ecuon would not become serious, and perhaps it would. Democratic leaders will do well, in view. of the larger importance or the Underwood candidacy, to study care fully this aspectsof the situation. Would the music of Dixie" tss a campaign scng be resented by ahy Considerable number of voters in the north 2 The war is nearly half a century in tae ,Rast, and a south ern candidate for PrssideAt should be ac- cepted without secti6nM prejudice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

Embarrassment would certainly arise if MT. Taft and MT. Roosevelt have to ride in the inaugural carriage together But it is waste of time to discuss i'm probabilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
SURPRISING.

SURPRISING. The leader of an orchestra Explained. "Why, bless my souli vs uot, today been asked to play That SQceana Roll !"
 Birmingham Age-Herald. We'd like to place a bet, to-wlt: One shining silver dime That "Everybody's Doing It. Is taking up the time
 Youngstown Telegram. And when the players take a rest It will not be for long, For then some lowbrow will request To hear The Houn' Dawg Song"
 Milwaukee Sentinel. An. there they start to play it now; It seems a bowling sin They play it night and day, I VOW, That 'Rag-Time Violin"
 Cincinnati Enauirer They've started on another one Just hear the trombone's slidei Great Scott! When will they all get done Playing The Gaby Glide?v
 New York Telegram
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
uErLErrIoNs or ABAcHELoR

From the New York Press.
 Forgiving people their sins just starts them out to make fresh score.
 The reason woman knows hat is be- coming to her is she can't afford to buy it.
 A man likes tp examine his bank bal- ance the way woman does her looking glass.
 Jingle your smav change. but keep the gold coin quiet. d it will be notice to somebody to get itVoyay from you.
 What a girl likel obout going to tho matinee is how excit 1t would be if shc only knew one Of thl Pctors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
PosTHuMous FAME.

All tattered are the clothes he wears,
 No pride is in his gait: He bows beneath life's endless cares,
 A thrall to bitter fate. The world that doth deny him bread
 And still his worth misdeem, Shall never know. till he is dead,
 The glory of his dream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
THE RIGHT COLOR
From Harper's Magazine.

From Harpers Magazine.
 At Jimmy Harrigans wake tinge of patriotism was manifest. MT. Mulcahy approached the widow and said:
 .Phat did he die of, Mrs. Harrigan?" "Gangrene.' Mir. Mulcahy?''
 ''well. thank heaven for the color. Mrs. Harrigan."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
A VIGOROUS EATER

Each morn no breakfast food for him, When hunger gan to gripe; To prove his native strength and vim, He made a meal of tripe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

It has been suggested that Senators Isaac Stephenson, William Lorimer and Boies Penrose be appointed commissioners to go to Panama to see that it has a fair election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

If Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson should ever become opposing nominees for President. Henry watterson will certain ly take to the woods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
A HABIT,

"I understand your husband is candi- date for office,' said a suffragette out west to her sister in the cause. Are you going to support him?'
 "Oh, I suppose so,'' answered the sis ter, somewhat wearily. I've been sup porting him for the past 10 years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

Senator Tillman's appeal to his state to re-elect him although he is broken in been an industrious and efficient sena- tor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
Good Roads Train

'The good roads train which is to visit Birmingham next week is performing fine york; said an automobile man yester- day. ''The sentiment that is being cre- ated will eventually crystalize into con- certed action. which will give to this state some roads that will be the best invest ment ever made. hope that every citi- zen of Birmingham who can will visit the Terminal station while the train is here and see what the Frisco lines are doing for the betterment of good roads.
 "On the train I am told will be found model roads with detailed instructions as to the work involved in bettering them, with other information that will be of great aid in coming to a better under standing of the subject A moving pie ture film of good roads and bad roads with various units of construction is shown with lectures and gives the audi ence a clear insight into the matter.
 ''The management of the Frisco railroad pays the money for the train but the United States government furnishes the advice. Two such sources of informa- tion are bound to bring good results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

The public school children in Oklahoma are given tornado drills. Tomatoes can be seen long ways off in the prairie country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

Dr. Pearsons left no will. He left nothing that a will could be fitted to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

Dressed poultry reached it's maximum when s26o,o0O was paid for Rembrandt's "Old Woman Plueling a Fowl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

Massachusetts is still striving to ascer- tain how her recent primary went.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

Colonel Roosevelt did not, alas. have the courage to march with the embattled suffragists in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

The Japanese government not only did not secure eoaling station in Magda- lena bay, but 1t had no intention of do- ing so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

The walters fear that the new cent pieces will be used as tips. slsN i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

The Titanic witnesses are now wanted in London. and life with them is now one investigation after another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

The womans suffrage parade in New York was 2SOO0 strong, but not window was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

John D. now claims it took him 30 years to save 5000. But he made the fur fly after he got it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

Nothing short of bullpen will hold until June IS MT. Tafts southern dele gates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
MUCH DEPENDS THEREON.

''It is rumored that Andrew Carnegie may be created an Italian count Do you think he could make good in such a part?"
 T shouldn't like to hazard an answer to that question without knowing what Andrews attitude is toward spaghetti.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

The weather was remarkably kind to the suffragette parade in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

ed boat that even a boat rocker cannot sink.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

The Mississippi should not forget its an nual June rise, which is fast approach ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
Saw the Flood

John w. Sibley. president of the Chamber of Commerce, returned yester- day from. a trip north. He saw the flood In Memphis.
 At the present time" stated he. there is water everywhere. The Mis- sissippi was swollen as I had never seen . before You can stand in Ten nessee and no sign of Arkansas terri tory greets the eye.
 If it does not rain again 1t will require month for the water to re- cede. And it seems that the rain falls |every day At any rate. it will be June 12 before any planting can be done. and the outlook for crops IS exceed ingly dark.
 Across the Mississippi, as stated. one can behold no land of Arkansas. But with water up to the windows of the farmhouses, the 'Uneeda biscuit sign stands triumphant. That sign, though of course 1t is not. appears significant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

In Philadelphia and Pittsburg the time to begin wearing straw hats is now live issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
DENIED.

DENIED. The rain comes down On q rain-wet town And the world without seems dreary. The baseball fan, Do what he can, Is-far from a mood that's merry. The crack of a bat What music in that And the voice of the bleachers roaring! All sad he doth wait For the rain to abate, But the rain keeps pouring, pouring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
WILL IT COME TO THIS?

WILL II COME IO IHlS!
 The gong struck thrice.
 There was a wild rush, a tranpling feet, a word of command, the great dooI flew open, the shining motor rolled inI the street and turned to the east.
 An alarm bell under the foot of ti operator clattered noisily.
 Vehicles turned aside, pedestrians ra for their lives.
 The motor suddenly stopped. A blal ing structure barred the way.
 The crew whirled the motor into pos tion. A stout armed fellow seized crank handle and began to turn.
 A rural on-looker turned to a native: What the Sam Hill kind O fire ingir is that?" he asked in his rich alfalfa al, feet.
 That ain't fire ingine," the natiy replied. That's a movin' picture md sheen. They're always gettin' there frs Here comes tn department now"
 And far down the street could be hear the chatter of the fire horses comir hoofs.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

When the half cents are coined quar- ter can be evenly split into two equal parts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
Third Houne Readx

:, From the reports.9 said w. Asa Gib-
 son. superintendent of the convict de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
AN uysINKABLE CRAFT

More people point with pride than view with alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

The elephant hath joints, but none for courtesy. his legs are legs for necessity, not for fexure.
 --Trollgs and cressida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
AN rLTERIoR MorIv

AN uLTERIoR MOTIVE. fhn candidate, whate'er his theme. Delights to fulminate: h s mind he hears the eagle scream And steers the ship of state A patriot, as you'll declare,
 When once you've heard him speak. Whose country Is his dearest care, Her future veal to seek. No matter what the sacrifice,
 Fen were his life required, He'd yield 1t meath imbattled skies. To glory's tomb retired. And what a noble sight he is.
 His strong right arm upraised, That bold, unflinching eye of his, His words the mob amaze! And yet. if we could read his heart. The secret of his soul. Wed learn that he but played a part An office for his goal. His language, in it's fervid flow, Is but to win your vote, And once he gets a job in tow, A wondrous change we note.
 THE HALLROOMER' REvERY, He dreamed he owned a touring can In which he blithely sped Alas, with what cruel jar
 He tumbled out of bed And woke to gaze on barren walls Where half his life was spent. In spite of duty's strident calls, He voiced his discontent.  And did opine, if he were free
 From letters toilers wear, He would gay old bounder be
 And travel everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
A PANORAMA

Abolish billboards from the view? Alas, what would some people do For wherewithal to please the eye While on trolley passing by?
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08
TELEpHoNEs

Bell tpHsSate exchange connecting all departmr6ts), No. 4o00.
 PeorS<s, Editorial rooms, 231j busi- <ness office, 230.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

2. E. Morgan and W. G. Wharton are the only authorized travelling represen- tatives of The Age-Herald in It's cireu- lation department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-08

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 8, 1879.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-09-12

With only a handful of pre-
cincts missing the Vermont re
turns show that the Republican
nominee for Governor received
%, 259 votes: the Democratic
nominee 20. 1850 votes and the
Progressive nominee 1880
votes.
-Four years ago the Republican
nominee for Governor at the cleo
ton, received 45, 593 votes, and
the Democratic nominee Is, 953
votes. The Republican vote in
Vermont fell off 10, 49S or about
A. per cent, while the Democrat
ic vote is increased 4,147 or
more than % per cent.
Now apply this percentage
to States where Republican par
won great victories in 1908
q I where the Republican party
N 81 win decisively in 1912 to
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-09-12
Card OF Thanks.

We take this means of ex-
pressing to our friends who
were kind to us during the i'll
ness, Death and burial of our
husband and father. VIM. Lee
Barnes, our most sincere thanks
and appreciation Of all favors
and kindness shown.
Thanks to those who contribu-
ted the floral designs also to his
Physician who used all care and
attention to prolong his life.
May Heavens blessings rest
upon each and all of you.
Sincerely.
Mrs. w. l.. Barnes and family.
Fords Ferry. H., Sep. 6, 1912.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-09-12
LEVIAS

A fine crop Of tobacco is being
housed this week.
Services were well attended at
Union Sunday. Bro. Carter
preached in his usual forceful
way.
Herbert Carter and family of
Pleasant Grove, attended church
at Union Sunday.
r. G.. .Manley is building an adj
dition to his house.
r. A. LaRue returned from
Hampton Monday. where he has
feen engaged in a meeting as
sisted by Ed. NJ. +. Miller. of
Marion. The church was great.
~ revived and strengthened.
Misses Leecie and JOY LaRue
entered Marion High School,
Monday.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-09-12
ivinsston Circuit Court.

Mrs. Leona Cox. vs.. Virgi
Cox. action for divorce. continu
ed and plaintiff allowed $3.50
per month pending a final dispo.
sition of the case. -Smithland
Banner.
Attorneys Allie Moore and
Glenn .. sNunn. Of Marion.
are attending Circuit Court. -
Smithlsnd Banner.
Sheriff Foster was forced to
abandon his duties at the Court
House Thursday and is again
confined to his room. but it is
believed his illness will only be
temporary and was caused by
the strenuous work in preparing
for the term of circuit court. -
Smithland Banner.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-09-12
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Marion, Ky. Sept. 9. 1912
Whereas, it has pleased the
Grand Architect of the Universe.
in His infinite wisdom, to call
from his labOrs on earth to eter-
nal refreshments in the CelestlaI
Lodge on High. our brother,
Andy E. Rushing. who departed
this life September 7th, 1912.
Whereas. Bro. Rushing was
ore of the oldest members of
Bigham Lodge. No. 256, F. & A.
NJ. having been born Sept. &c,
1881. and had he lived nineteen
days longer would have been 81
years old. He was initiated Jan.
8. 1876. and until his death re.
NAMED one of our most faithful
members. Therefore be it
Resolved. That in the death of
Bro. Rushing, this Lodge has
lost a true and faithful member,
the community a useful and hon.
orable citizen. and the family a
kind and loving father.
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the
cords of our Lodge, that a copy
be sent to the children. of the
deceased brother, and a copy be
furnished the Marion News and
the Crittenden Record-Press for
publication.
G. w. LAMB,
JONES o. GILL,
ROBT. f. WILBORN.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-09-12
dogs"

We are of the opinion that an,
other ordinance should follow
the chicken ordinance" this
one should prohibit the dogs OF
this city from being at liberty to
go where they please. We strict.
ly indorse the chicken ordi.
nance" provided that dog ordi.
nance follows which will stop
the dogs from providing in our
yards and on our porches. As
to the chickens, I'VE had much
rather have our neighbors' fowls
in our yards than to have our
neighbors and those who are not
our neighbors' dogs prowling in
our yards and houses. scratching
up our flowers and burying bones
and pieces of refused beef from
the slaughter yards.
1t may do over in Hog Wallow
where dogs are raised for the
fun of hearing them chase Eleck
Hellwagger's mule off of Musket
Ridge, but in a civilized and
growing city we strenously OBJ
ject to that method of employing
the canine race. With the chick
en- ordinance it is different, for
many poor people who rent
houses could have a few chickens
if it were not for the above ordi-
nance, but as the owners of the
property will not fence it, they
can not have the fowls, and yet
they are compelled to be harassed
BY the yelling Of a pack of dogs
all night.
In our end of the town we
would all be much obliged to the
Board, if they would kindly use
some of their surplus influence
o bring this proposed ordinance
o pass. "A FRIEND.