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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

"I dined with Joan to meet the youth ful author of One of Us, Gilbert Franl1au, the most modern of Don Juans who has humorously expressed himself in volume of verse. It is good to know he does not wear his hair long and that he Is adopting modest demeanor pre- eninently becoming in conjunction with dress coat of the latest fashion. Old enamel buttons 10 a rep waistcoat and an immaculate shirtfront of the stiffest com pleNion l am curious to discover his teachers in the gentle art of wooing. He was sitting at the feet of William Nlch- olson and showed some kindiness of dis- position in not condemning the patriotism of II. G. Wells. He devoted no few min utes to mentioning his admiration of the works of Arnold Bennett"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
ThEBOOK SHELF
By THE BrBLIofHILE
"MARRrAGE

MARRIAGE"
 By H. c. Wells; Duffield & Co.,, New
 York.
 Of all the present day writers, there is none who has a broader conception of the realities of life. and who writes with a readier pen, than Mir H. c. Wells.
 There is poignant wit and far-reach- ing humor. a subtle cleverness and a lroad minded philosophy in his style that has characterized him as one of the fore most writers of the day, and perhaps nothing he has ever written has made a more direct appeal for popular favor than his latest book, entitled Marriage"
 One instinctively recalls his former suc- eesses "Tono-Bungay" and "The Island Of Doctor Moreau," and speculates upon the unflinching analysis of the present day life, as contained in the former, and wonders if the future will yield such marvellous results to the scientists as out lined in the latter, for both are interesting ia their theme.
 In "Marrlage' MT. Wells has given us a heroine, charming young woman who dt sounds like fairy tale in this pecu- niary age) has no idea of the value of money.
 She simply doen't care whether there is any such thing in the world or not, and never considers what the morrow may bring forth, whether happiness or sorrow.
 Her parents are not so foolish. and begin at an early age to try to arrange for her a suitable marriage; in fact, a marriage which will prove substantial, as tine young man in question nas wealth and position, and everything that parents should desire for a daughter. - But they nave reckoned without their fost. for the young lady defies them absolutely by falling in love and roman tically marrying her ideal.
 She ruins ner husband, but in the doing she is brought to her senses, and from the ruins rise the qualities latent within her. of strength and womanliness, which causes everything to end happily. making the story most delightful romance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
"A CAESARS WIFE"

' By Margarita Spalding Gerry. Illustrated by James Montgomery Flagg. Harper Brothers New York
 As writer of short stories, Margarita spaldng Gerry has already made an en- yiable reputation, and in her novel "A Caesars Wife" she has surpassed all former efforts and established reputa- ton that is unassailable as an interesting delineator of character. human passions and weakness.
 The authors very best work Is shown n "A Caesars Wife, which is a study in jealousy, enc of the worst traits that is given to the human heart, and one which leads to every known crime, both in the life of men and women, when aroused.
 A jealous husband is the hero of the story, and in giving vent to his passion he wrecks the happiness of his own home and ruins two lives
 The author has with wonderful insight drawn the best in the man out of ths depths of this elemental passion. and she has pictured a life drama of thrilling interest and the denouement Is natural and happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
THE BOY, HOW TO HELP HIM SLUG
 CEED

By Nathanial c. Fowler Jr., Assisted by
 Three Hundred and Nineteen American
 Men of Marked Accomplishment Moi
 fat, Yard x Company, New York.
 In "The Boy, How to Help Him Sue oeed, the author, Nathaniel c. Fowler. Jr., has drawn word pictures of exper- ience-some Of the little things he learned to know-many of the great things others know they know-helps from helpers conveniently served for profitable taking Many boy would have been a greater success had he started his business caree.- in an environment where conditions were different from those surrounding his boy hood; and many a boy would have been far more successfuul had he remained in the place of his birth or of his childhood instead of attempting to meet unfamiliar and heavy competition away from home Should the boy remain at home or strike out away from home? There is no in- fallible gauge of answer. Does a boy want to begin his business life away from home? If he does, and gives substantial reason for his choice, he may stand a better chance of success away from nome than at home; but ninety per cent of the hoys who desire to leave home have no definite purpose in view.
 This book is an attempt to help the boy in these and many other conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
THE SIGN AT SIX"

tSs c.c"dit u"dru Wn1te. Illustrated
 by M- Leone Bracker. The Bobbs. Mer-
 Till Company Indianapolis.
 From the prolific pen of this excellent storyteller. Stewart Edward Whi. ,. comes a new novel called '"The Sign At Slx.' It may be taken for granted that It is Interesting. well written and out of the ordinary. for MT. White has demon- strated his ability too many times and Las won too large an audience to leave any doubts about the merit of anything he may choose to write. A glance at the contents proves that 1t is MT. White at his best. and yet the book contains big surprise. for it dIscloses the an thor in a new vein. but one which ia al- together as charming as that in which he wrote of the great outdoors, the se- crets of which he knows so well.
 'The Sign At Six is a novel of New York City. But what New York it isl, Imagine. if you can. that this ersa. hurrying metropolis, so utterly depend- ent upon modern scientific luxuries, should suddenly find itself in the grasp of a scientist who has discovered the startling secret of suspending the opera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

THE LIFE AND SPEECHES or CHARLES BRANTLEY AYcocK." by F. D. W. Conner and Clarence Poe Doubleday. Page & Company, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
OTHER BOOKS RECEIVED GRE
 VIEWS T.ATER)

GOOD INDIAN by D. NJ. Bower. with Illustrations by Anton Otto Fisher. Little, Brown & Company, Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
JACK. ONE OF Us.o

Novel in Verse, By Gilbert Frankau
 George H. Doran Company, New York
 That the mantle of intellect shotlld have fallen on the shoulders of young Gilbert Frankau from his gifted mother, Mrs. Julia Frankau Crank Danby) is no won- der, for Mrs. Frankau has talent enough and to spare, while her son has shown that he is quite capable of enriching the literary field by his efforts, a task not often given to two members of the same family.
 The Frankaus are London people, and since the publication of his very clever satire. Jack. One of Us," Gilbert Frankau has become quite a figure not only in society but in the world of letters.
 MT. Frankau is thus described in Mrs. As Diary which appears in Truth;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
CLARA
CLARA"
 By N. Neill Lyons. The John Lane Com Xorlr


 By N. Neill Lyons. The John Lane Com pany, New York.
 Clara by John Neill Lyons, is a nero inc of the slums, vendor of flowers and soaps and matches. The narrator of her story (to whom in his earlier days Clara stood in the relation of foster-mother gives the reader vivid picture not only of Clara's everyday life, but also that ot her satellites-the children of poverty and misfortune, to whom Clara is mentor, stern avenger, or peacemaker, according 10 the demands of the moment For witty, epigrammatic, caustic repartee Clara and her comrades would be difficult ta surpass.
 MT. Lyons is past grand master in irony. He mas grasped the central fact that IL IS the characteristic of the English people, especially of Londoners. Though perhaps he may spring from the middle classes himself it must be natural to his own mind, or else at some time he has been very inuuch@ down on his luclx'' Mere association and a recording ear could hardly have filled him so full of it as IS shown on every page. In this book the characters talk the true English irony almost without interval And the irony Is not merely in their language it colors their whole aspect of life. Through ,.s nedius they see themselves, their suffer- ings, and the impossible barriers between york and wealth. Open these short and simple annals of the poor where you like. and you find it.
 The varied scenes are loosely-very ioosely-strung together upon the persoll- ality Of Clara an excellent type of Lon oon woman. But the connecting link does not matter, except that we are always glad to meet Clara whenever she comes in. The Mile End Sensation.''p soThe Window Blind.' ''The Ginger Nut" and
 riny's Accident" are perhaps told with the greatest art. Kettles to Mend" would be one of the best if it didn't come within hairs breadth of the sentimental ! he combined situations of "A Conspir- acy Dialogue With Soldier" and Amy Birch's Story are admirable foo But so are they all. and one could only wish that every worker in phlanthroplo or municipal machinery would learn them by heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

PAUL RUNDEL," by Will N Harben. Harper Brothers, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

THE HONEYMOON" a play in three acts. by Arnold Bennett. George Il. poran Company. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
EXAM" QUESTIONS
READY FOR TEACHERS

Montgomery, July Especial The
state educational department has sent
out examination questions to all the
county superintendent of education in
the state for the July examinations,
which will begin on July Is. 1t is ex-
pected that the number of applicants
for teachers certificates at the July
examinations will be the largest in
the history of the educational depart
ment. Between 1900 and 5000 men and
women will apply for licenses to teach
in the public schools of the state, ac-
cording to advices received by the edu-
cational department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
CAMPAIGN PLANS
FOR NORTH CAROLINA

Greensboro, n. c.. July 5.-Seemingly
there is no longer any doubt concerning
the course supporters of Colonel Roose-
Welt in North Carolina VIII pursue. The
supporters of the Roosevelt campaign in
the state who are in touch with the New
York end of the Roosevelt campaign al
ready have started the fight. confer
ence will be held In Greensboro July and
Richmond Pearson, member OF the
Roosevelt national committee. Colonel
LusIS of AsheviIle.- and other ardent sup
porters of Roosevelt. will attend. Numer-
Gus letters and kilograms are said to
have been received by Roosevelt leaders
In which they encourage the movement.
The Roosevelt leaders in starting the
state campaign for Roosevelt are making
two positions.
First, that they will not vote for Taft
second. that they will not relinquish par
ty affiliations. They say they will not
be led or cajoled out of the republican
party Friends OF Colonel Roosevelt say
that they will be able to control the state
convention and county conventions and
that the Roosevelt people will choose
electors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
VALUABLE PEARL
NECKLACE LOST

Boston, July 6,-That peat es->lSlace
valued at $4,000 was lost last Tuesday
night on the steamer Bunker Hill by Miss
Atilla Thayer of New York became known
today when the police were notified.
Miss Thayer is OF the opinion that when
she boarded the steamer in New York
the necklace was in jewelry case with
other gems Just before she came ashore
here Wednesday she discovered that the
pearls were missing. She could not ac-
count for the disappearance of the neck
lace, but believed possibly it had beea
thrown away with some waste paper. She
went TO her summer home in New Hamp-
shire without making a complete investi-
cation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

wise early In the game f'te ~ ,r.,a,,
ton is the language OF the tape.
can be no mistaklng It's meahins'
The market has held remarkably well
in the face of more or loss Vloieht
no1itfcal agitation continued thtoushou'
a period of several consecutive "eeAs'
Prices receded moderately Tor uhie,
and then met with the resistance Oh
heavy miscellaneous buying, ana a.so
the concerted buying of the caiptallsllc
class. Those who make study OF mar
leet conditions seem to think that IL
nav have worked into what Is teen
nfcally known as an "oYerboughl state
and that In the natural order OF tnlhss'
there will be serious break before
big general advance can take place.
This is merely a matter OF OPINION
however and as the majority rs taNins
the bullish view at this writing the
undertone rules generally firm. The
expectation now is that there Will be
ouiet. strong market throughout the en-
fire presidential campaign, instead OF
protracted period of tumult and excite
ment This also is opinion.
The government report indicating a
material decrease in cotton acreage and
only average condition, produced slight
stock market effect. The Influence was
con fined almost entirely to the cotton
market The grain crops are looking
we'll and the hay and fruit prospects
could not be Better, taking the whole
country over.
Mr.. J. J. Hill has retired sure enough
from official control of his great rail-
road properties in the northwest His
yaledictory on making known his de-
termination was very bullish docu-
ment and found place under the head
lines of many newspapers. The market
effect Was bullish. which is not always
the case when Mr. Hill permits himself
10 emit bullish gospel on his proper
ties Do not think for a moment that
the venerable railroad builder has actu-
ally separated himself from the man
ageme nt of his lines. There is always
a string attached to his retirements.
They come annually, about the time he
starts on his Labrador fishing trips.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
DIVERS FIND VALVE
OF DIRIGIBLE AKRON

Atlantic City. N. j.. July 6,-Divers yes
terday found the valve of the gas bag
of the III fated dirigible Akron. No trace
of the bodies of Melvin Vaniman, Wal
ter Guest or Fred Elmer has been found.
The valve was open, held so by lisht
chain which Inadvertently been pulled
just before the accident, while Vaniman
and his crew were lighting TO bring the
ship to lower level. This has given rise
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

to the theory that sparks from the over
heated middle engine, the one that con-
trolled the altitude planes, communicated
with leak IN the pipe which allowed the
gas to escape from the valve proper
and caused tho explosion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Speed Record Broken

Complegne. France, July 6.-zM. Logag-
neux. the French airman, today broke
the worlds speed record for an aero
plane carrying one passenger. The ma
chine Travelled II miles in one hour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
barrow Trial Halted

Los Angeles. July 6.-For the second
time since 1t began. the trial Of Clarence
s. barrow. for alleged Jury bribery, was
temporarily halted Friday by the illness
OF Earl Rogers, chief counsel for the de-
Tense.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
A Different Thing

From tho Detroit Free Press.
'Do you own your own homer"
Yes. That is l now own the right to
pay the taxes. the repair bills and tho
monthly installments on the principal"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
To Die for Her


From the Louisville Herald.
why is young Mrs. Oldboy unhappy
That old husband of hers lives only for
his pretty wife"
That's why she's unhappy"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

Business has become reconciled to
certain inevitable legislation and fur
Their reimbursement. Everybody now
knows that the tariff is to be revised
no matter which party wins. and the
tehpry is held very generally that 1t
will not make a great deal of difference
who occupies the White House or con-
trolls Congress. Tariff has become to n
great extent non partisan issue-that
Is, tariff, as 1t will be actually treated
by the revisers In Washington. That
the sherman law will be strengthened
instead of weakened is also admitted
even in this town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

Investment and speculative caiptal ge.s
wiso early In the game. dts converse ',,l
lion is the Language of the tape. lhete
can he no mistaking its meaning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

Another very large problem which IS
interesting financial and railroad mag
mates is the onerous condition in which
the railroads and their hackers find
themselves. A somewhat scattered
campaign OF education is on to en-
tighten the people as to the expressions
under which tho transportation inter-
ests are suffering with a view to build
Ing a background sentiment for amelio-
ration. 1t Is making slow Roadway and
may not be effective until the public
Is brought face to face with a scarcity
of cars to move the growing traffie-a
blockade due to the inability of rail-
roads to raise money with which to
buy equipment. This Is going to be q
slow process. and may take years be-
fore the relief asked for by railroads is
granted Some time the issue may take
the form as an alternative between
relaxation OF pressure on the transpor-
tation companies, or government own
ership 1t was not so very long ago
that federal control and ownership OF
telegraph companies was very much
alive. The late Mr. Gould expected
1t before he died Public ownership of
public utilities is clearly in the drift of
popular evolution. Railroads are at no
pains to conceal the trouble they are in.
and the facts and figures they are Of
fering are making an impression on
the pnbllc mlnu, DuL tnuS ~ lar THERE
has been not a shadow of relief.
The cost of labor is a daily increas-
Ing burden. IT is the chief element In
the expenses of transportation. and new
demands are still pressing relentlessly
During the fiscal year ending June 80
railroads earned about S50,000,000 more
than in 1901, yet all that went back
into the business and about $10,00000
l. .f ~ cot fDt.
the year that has Just begun are for
worse experience than last year. One
of the worst trials that railroads are
called upon to endure Is the strike fever
among skilled shopmen. form of dis
ease that is becoming epidemic in many
parts of the west and south. 1t takes
years to get over long strike Of that
sort. The Hartman systems are all
suffering at the present time from the
curse The stocks of every road in the
system drag back on that account The
day of settlement Is hurrying forward
Industrial stocks continue to be the
favorites in speculation. Attention has
been called to this feature in previous
dispatches. The tendency is becoming
more pronounced as time goes on. In
dustrials have their troubles, of course.
from local regulations. but their bur-
dens do not compare with those borne
by the railroads, and consequently the
gambling money goes into that class of
paper preferentially. This development
Is mentioned again because of the fact
that 1t is certain to be of growing i'm
portance The line OF demarcation be-
tween the two divisions of the market
Is becoming plain to all observers. Not
everybody has taken the trouble to dig
deep for reasons, but there is a general
comprehension of the underlying forces
that are at work for the upbuildins Of
one speciality at the expense Of another.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-11-15
HOUSTON INCONSISTENCIES.
a Bond lssus Of s2.Soo,ooo Voted For
Bin improvements.

A Bond lssus Of $o,5oo,ooo Voted For
Big improvements.
At an election held recently the peo-
pie OF Houston, Tex, gave striking evil
denco OF their progressive spirit by
voting an issue OF S2.bO0.0O0 in bonds
60 be- expended for public improve.
ments. The money win be distributed
as follows
For drainage. STo00OO.
For sanitary sewers, $500. 900
For a high school building, $4,000.
For paving streets 0he city's one
third, 100000
For public parks, $4,000.
For building bridges. S2O0,O00
In commenting on the vote the Hous-
ton Post says
ny the approval OF this bond issue
the citizens OF Houston have taken a
mighty step forward Within ninety
days the most extensive and compre
henslye system OF municipal better
ments ever authorized 10y n Texas city
will begin and be rapidly carried for
ward 10 completion since the expend
lture OF the paving fund ~ $3O0OOC
thus authorized will entail an addition
al expenditure OF $500, GOO on the par,
OF property owners e will be seen that
within a short time uouStou's streets
win present an entirely different ap
pearauce
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-11-15
PRISON REFORMS.
California ls Working For Better Bath.
ino Facilities.

California ls Working For Better Bath
ina Facilities.
California has placed herself among
tho western states which seem 20 bO
Awaking 60 new policies In their prison
administration. For some time there
was considerable complaint OF alleged
antiquated and brutal methods in the
treatment OF inmates st Folsom prison
The resignation OF the warden fol-
lowed, aud a successor J, A, Johnston,
was secured and was thought 10 be
thoroughly In touch with modern re-
formative practices and ideals,
''rhe latter found" says the Survey,
''that tine entire bathing system Tor the
use OF i,lo9 prisoners consisted OF two
tubs ana one dllapidatcd shower which
had probably seen two decades or moro
OF service, lt had been Impossible for
the men 20 obtain bath more fire.
Queutly than once In every two months,
Mr., Johnston has had plans drawn FOR
a new bathhouse containing showers,
plunge. tubs and dressing rooms. The
work OF construction aud furnishing
will he done enttOly 10y convict labor.
another projected Improvement u
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-11-15

the installation OF an automatic VENT
latlng system which will alleviate the
Objectionable conditions now existing.
The cells In the main building are &C
cupied by from four 10 Ex men each.
These cells are closed by boiler plate
doors. the sole ventilation being fur
nished by holes In the doors one and
three-fourth inches In diameter. 1t II
also planned as soon as the new walls
and the new buildings are constructed
To grade the prisoners into three groups
and 10 abolish stripes except for the
lowest grade"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-11-15

ASSESSMENT NOTES.

Where there IN local benefit
there should always be local as
sessmont.
assessments should not be con-
fined Co the cost OF acquiring and
improving streets, hut should ex-
tend 10 any improvement which
will increase the value OK the
nolghboring property and should
be apportioned rs nearly as pos
dbla according TO the probable
beneilt
A workable policy once adopted
should be consistently adhered 90.
The determination OF policy
and its application to each case
should be- intrusted 10 board
composed OF men especially quail
flied. whose terms OF office should
~ overlap as TO insure continuity
OF policy and purpose.
4 4 4 L 4 4 .
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-11-15
Police Now Uniformed.

one OF the most notable improve
ments 10 be inaugurated by the new
city administration OF Brownsville,
Tex, Is In the clothing OF the city po-
lice in uniforms OF blue with light
gray hats. The policemen In their
new suits present a pleasing appear
ance indeed and are the recipients OF
many complimentary remarks by the
towHSpeople.