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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
JUDGMENT IN MACHINE TOOLS rom Cassier's Magazine.

It is in human nature generally to go t, extremes, and in this matter the mis- take is sometimes made, first of suppos- ing that a machine which is useful under a certain set of conditions is equally ser viceable in those of different kind. Sec ond, that any laborer. handy man. or boy, can operate an automatic or semi automatic machine, and that given the possession of such a machine, certain ad- 1antages in output and character of workmanship done on it must inevitably follow. If. however. these natural errors of judgment are avoided. born of absence of experience, the special machine tool should undoubtedly have preference over the general tool when the volume of a given class of work is sufficient to keep 1t fully or even fairly constantly enl- pioyed This is the way in which tho subject should be regarded by the man agement. An alternative would be to sub let work of very special character that is only required occasionally or in linn ited quantities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
The DemocrntIc situation

T have not kept check on the delegates chosen to the Baltimore convention, but it goes without saying that no candi- date will have enough votes on the first ballot to assure his nomination. said E. J. Lawrence of Cleveland, O.
 T call myself Harmon man. Gov ernor Harmon would certainly make a most excellent President, and six or eight months ago I thought he would be ar easy winner. but Gov. Woodrow Will son of New Jersey came along, appar- ently with big following. He seemed to be sweeping the country, but Woodrow Wilson's campaign has waned. In fact, the bottom seems to have suddenly dropped out It looks to me now as if the race would be between Champ Clark and Oscar Underwood. If I cant get Har- non I would rather have Underwood, and dem ocrats who have had lot of political experience tell me there should be no surprise if Underwood was chosen stand ard bearer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
WHEN THE SUN GOES NORTH

From Elisha Kent Kanes "The Grinnell
 Expedition"
 For some days the sun clouds at the south had been changing their character. Their edges became better defined, their extremities dentated, their color deeper as well as warmer; and from the spaces between the lines of the stratus burst out a. blaze of glory typical of the longed for sun. He came at last. It was February 20. Going out on deck after breakfast at 8 o'clock in the morning l found the dawning far advanced. The whole vault was bedewed with the coming day; and except Capella, the stars were gone. Ihe southern horizon was clear. We were certain to see the sun after an absence of SC days.
 It had been arranged on board that all hands should give him three cheers for a greeting; but I was in no mood to join the sallow visaged party. l took my gun and walked over the ice about mile away from the ship to a solitary spot where big hummock almost hemmed me in. opening only the south. There Parsee like, I drank in the rosy light and watched the horns of the crescent ex- tending themselves round toward the north. There was hardly breath of wind, with the thermometer only IS ae- grees, and 1t was easy. therefore. to keep warm by walking gently up and down
 Very soon the deep crimson blush, light ening into focus of incandescent white. showed me that the hour was close at hand. Mounting upon crag l saw the crew of our ship formed in line upon the ice. Then came the shout from the ship three shouts-eheering the sun. And Q few momerfts after fired my salute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 NERIoUs and sometimes fatal illness
 is so frequently attributed to so- o called ptomaine poisoning that pub lie interest in this subject is quite nat ural. Recent litigation to obtain damages from the proprietor of restaurant in which a customer claimed to have been poisoned by chocolate. whipped cream and cakes partaken of in this establishment again directs attention to ptomaine pois- oning. The restaurant proprietor was mulcted in s100 damages the supreme court of Louisiana deciding that he was liable for knowledge of the quality of food sold in his restaurant
 It is remarkable that the attorneys for the plaintiff succeeded in convincing the court that the food obtained by him was actually poisonous and that the manifes- tations occurring after the meal were really attributable to the latter It would seem to medical view very difficult if not impossible to establish this proposition with sufficient clearness to set aside every for the defendant.
 The symptoms said to have been pro- duced by these cakes, chocolate and whipped cream are so peculiar that even a medical man who has clear conception of so-called ptomaine poisoning. if such a man exists. would hesitate to establish a post hoo ergo propter hoo deduction The plaintiff suffered, it Is said. intense pains, regarded himself at deaths door and subsequently, became iaundiced. All these symptoms may arise from numerous causes; their combination is not known in any description of ptomaine poisoning
 Unless the defendant proved the un- of the articles which entered into the composition of the cakes, chocolate and cream it would appear unfair to accuse this menu of providing tie poisoning alleged to be due to them. An acute gastric intestinal catarrh is so often caused by sudden temperature changes, as in the cholera morbus of the summer months. that ptomaine poisoning should be the least probable diagnosis based upon the symptoms mentioned If the physician is at all fair and indisposed to snap diagnosis" In a summer hotel cases of cholera morbus have beeen observed which were charged to lobster salad but which were readily traced to energetic dancing with intermissions on the veranda swept by cool sea breezes. A large number of so-called ptomaine poisonings from ice cream was traced to the cold breezes enjoyed on the re- turn from the hot city on . swift
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MEETING oF THE ENEMIES

From the Twice-a-M Month Popular Maga-
 zine.
 sippi. enters the United States Senate and walks down the aisle to take the oath of office, he will be escorted to the desk of the vice president by Senator John Sharr Williams; but the two men will indulge in no conversation with each other, They are not on speaking terms. This is not the first time that such thing has hap Toilette was sworn in, he went down the center aisle with Isaac Stephenson. and neither one of them would speak to the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
GHOST TALK

From the Chicago Journal
 Aunt Caroline came running into the dining room, her lzinky hair on end.
 ''Missus,' she gasped. T done met a ghost out dar by de well'
 You must have been mistaken, Caro- ine," said the lady of the house. There aren't any such things as ghosts"
 Aunt Caroline drew herself up haughti- ly.
 ''Dey aint, ain't dey? Well. what would you say if I tole you this un done spoke to me? Yassum, I heered him.'
 Why. what did he say?"
 Say sniffed the dusky mistress oi the meals, how you specs I know? neber learned desc here daid langwiches.' '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
HOTEL HOBBIES
Not Always Non-committnI


 We often come across men who are non-eommitta1 on political and moral questions. but one of the most amusing cases of this sort under my observation vas in Georgia recently" said Harry Jones.
 Several of us who were in Georgia in the interest of Oscar Underwood found a republican who was disposed to speak well of everyone, and who was partic- ularly hard to corner when 1t came to his choice of candidates. This man spoke eulogistically of Roosevelt and eulogis- tirally of Taft; thought that an ex-Pres- ident who could go to Africa and kill wild beasts was a wonder. Taft, he said, was one of the greatest Presidents since George Washington etc. One of our party asked, But who has the best show The best show? he repeated. Yes, the best show. Why, Ringing Brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
m Times of Prosperity

Many financiers say that we are about to enter upon a period of unparalleled prosperity" said successful merchant
 Business has been fairly prosperous here for some weeks past and unless we have crop failures all over the south, business will be brisk the remainder of the year.
 We can all see evidences of prosperity ahead. The industrial world had been depressed. Over production had contrib uted to business inertia, and national political agitation had cut some figure. After this years presidential election all the large interests will be busy. If the democrats win, and if MT. Underwood succeeds in giving us a lower tariff the cost of living may come down. But my idea is that whenever we have great prosperity whenever wages are high tand | they are very high now) the cost of liv- ing is up.
 "The world has got used to luxuries and the young man of a former generation who got along very well on $50 month salary, must now have S15 or $50 a month 1 in order to live respectfully. Board is practically no higher than it was 15 or 20 years ago, and it costs little more 10 dress than it did some years ago. but in cidentals are more numerous, and an usi- married man in large city finds it hard i to get along on less than $loo0 Il year.
 We sometimes hear preachments about getting back to the simple life. but l think people are happier when they can ! live well and have beautiful things in l their homes. and when they can indulge now and then in travel. None of us should i be spendthrifts, but every young man should strive to make enough money to get married and support family and 1 live not the simple, but the efficient l lifer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
GREAT MINDS NEED SLEEP
From Answers. London.

All the organs of life rest in some way or the other. The heart has an interval of rest between each combined act of contraction and the beginning of fresh act.
 The larger the brain the more sleep it requires. Webster went to bed at 9 o'clock and rose at ,. General Grant. during his campaigns. used to say: T can do noth- ing without nine hours sleep. Bona partc used to throw himself on the ground and go to sleep within space of two minutes. Pitt slept night after night in the house of commons while his colleagues watched the debate and reused him when he was wanted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
nnrLnCTlos OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press
 Men often talk more about their fec cold baths than they do it. Doctors have to make living out of other peoples dying. It takes bad man to see no good in anybody, and good woman to see scmc good in everybody. There's nothing can worry a woman more than what If she should get some great trouble to worry about.
 The handsomer the children are tho more their father can't undeTs3,nd why people don't see they look like him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
The Whole world In Touch

Everyone remarks the vast changes and Improvements that have been made within our own generation" said a pro- fessional man.
 There are a few men now living whose observation covers four score years. Mar velous inventions have made for social and moral progress, and even within the past 10 years the entire civilization of the world has come into more or less intimate touch European Immigration has long been an important problem in our Amer ican social and economic life. When I first remember most of tho immigrants were either Germans or Irish. Now the Irish are prosperous at home and the Ger mans no longer immigrate in large num- bers. But our immigration statistics show large gains in foreign population. Southern and eastern Europe contribute principally to our foreign boSn inhabit- ants, but Asiatics come in large numbers. too.
 I've have in Birmingham quite num- Der of Syrians and they are very worthy people. They come l understand, from Mt Lebanon and all belong to the Ro- man Catholic church, although they are allowed to retain their ancient liturgy ac- cording to the Maronite rite.
 "A few years ago Syrians in Birming- ham attended mass at St. Paul's church, but the colony has grown and now tho Syrians have their own church edifice. and priest of their own nationality-the Rev Father Belama. Their local church organization is named in honor of St. Elias. Their place of worship is in the commodious brick building formerly be- longing to the Southside Baptist church and used for that Church's Sunday school
 T can remember when there were not half dozen Syrian congregations in the United States. Now there are many thou sand of these Syrian Catholics, and quite large number of Syrian priests-all in communion with Rome. Foreigners in Birmingham are gradually assimilated. They prove to be good citizens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
A Good Library

Some people are so in the habit of saying that Birmingham needs a great library that the public naturally con- cludes that our library in the city hall is hardly worth the name," said prom nent lawyer.
 T visit the library from time to time, and 1t gives me much pleasure to say that it is far from being next to noth- ing, as some people imagine it is. It is a very good library. and here is point I wish to make. The supply of standard works is larger than the demand; that is to say. many valuable books on the shelves have never been read. That is so with regard to libraries in our homes. have in my bookcases books that l have never read and still l go on buy ing new books. I hope some day to find time to read them all. Now, it is that way with the public library. Many of the good books are used and probably all of them will be read some day. In the meantime, let us speak with pride ot our library instead of disparagingly. Let us make much of 1t before the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
AFTER ALL.

When you face a dreary morning And there's nothing seems worth
 while, And you really think the heavens Never more will deign to smile; When the future lies before you, As a gloom -enshrouded way And, although you won't confess it, Still, your heart is far from gay, An, my friend. take leave of sorrow. Quit the valley of despair Build air castles for tomorrow, Cleaning gold and wondrous fair. Overlook 1ife's little worries, Sweeten living with a song. And you'll find your list of troubles. After all, is not so long!
 ECIIPSED.
 Years ago Dobson told me that he wanted to lead life of obscurity." "aWell, his dream has come, true" How SOP"
 He is now the husband of famous woman.' PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

nee at Baltimore is not ascertainable. As a delegate from Nebraska he is instruct ed for Clark. He spoke in Florida for Woodrow Wilson He 3ssaiis Governor Harmon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
NIGHT.

NIGHT.
 (Reprinted.) When twilight falls and shadows creer Adown the vale of dream, Before the languid spell of sleep Wraps hill and dale and stream, Tis sweet to hear upon the air The ploughboy's bold halloo, As he saunters home without care. His evening chores to do. Then, one by one, the stars appear, To gild the purple sky; Tho night with stealthy step draws
 near
 A south wind loiters by; The glimmer fades In cots of those Whom toll has won to rest, And man and beast alike repose On Natures kindly breast. Anon the moon looks calmly down Upon a mystic world, On royal couch and sprawling clown And fields with dew impearled. And silently the rivers sweep To join the waiting sea, And elfin forms their revels keep Along the bloomy lea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
THE ELBOW IDIOT.

While you are batting the other hu- man nuisances we encounter on the way" says a local reader, don't for get the fellow who puts his elbow on the hack of your seat at the theatre and then laughs in your ear, and coughs on your neck, and treats you to flayors of the dinner he has eaten, and scatters his personal germs all over you. Of course he doesn't stop to remember that he has no more right to a share in your seat than he has to a chunk out of the spotlight. I don't know what you do to him, but if I can't hunch his el- bows off turn squarely around and give him the FitzsimmonsA glare. And. by George, even that doesn't always work Perhaps you can suggest some- thing more effectual
 We can't.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT BIRMINGHAM
 AND ITS GOOD WORK IN EVERY WAYH

That Birmingham gives bountifuliy was demonstrated yesterday by tag day and will be fully known when the new) sgeooOo Y. W. c. A. building is formally opened on Tuesday. The full amount for this was donated by Birmingham. Indeed. Birmingham always does it's part in an things.
 In none. however, more than the great work it has done in putting forward It's: own man for President of these United States. It's enthusiasm for Underwood has fully convinced the country that his' home people personally respect and ad- mire him for his everyday qualities asI does the country for those of statesman ship, which he has demonstrated by his POI years of work in Congress.
 The man who makes good at home asI well as at large must be possessed of the dominant qualities.
 So here's to Birmingham and its un- derwoodi
 A2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
Birmingham Flying

The Birmingham Ad clubs illumin- ated design, which will be attached to tho rear platform of the end car of the Dallas special, was a feature In Blach's store last night. and attracted great deal of attention The design includes as the centerpiece Birming- hams motto-a young woman with wings, bearing a torch. On a circle around this figure is the legend, "Bir- minsham Just Flying. Not for Self but for All" Underneath the motto is the line. "On the Way to Dallas" and just above the design Is The City With Q Pay Roll of over $1,000.000 a Week"
 ''The Ad club will leave flor Dallas in its special train next Friday night" said an enthusiastic member of this young but vigorous organization. We win take to Dallas for the convention of Associated Ad clubs about 75 Biz mingham people.
 'The design, Birmingham Is Just Fly ing was painted by the Southern Ad company. It is strikingly effective. The work was donated by the Southern Al company and this generous act is greatly appreciated by the members of the Ad club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
ABOUT DUE,

How many men there are who'd like To seize him by the throatl I'm speaking bout that wretehed tyke, The fool who rocks the boat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

not only head the republican ticket. but that he will be elected. Now the more we see the ex-Presidents violent lan- guage and his unseemly attitude toward the President of the United States in par ticular, the more certain feel that any good democrat could beat him at the polls.
 Roosevelt had many attractive quail tiles. His life appealed especially to young men. Roosevelt is a man who does things had become something of a slogan, but the ex-President has over reached himself He has overplayed his part. I have hopes of democratic vic tory and therefore nohing would please me better than to see Roosevelt go forth as the republican candidate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

"The southern states have furnished New York with some of her best citizens. . said Mayor Gaynor in offering aid to the flood sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The government biologist simply thinks that English sparrows should be served under their own names. rather than under the name of reed birds or quail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

After 50 years the Blue and the Gray are to meet next year at Gettysburg. The meeting of 49 years ago is still fresh in the minds of many veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

xHE sale of the country home of
 Bradley J. Saunders at Roebuck
 Springs. just the other side of East Lake, for s2o.oOO to John II. Frye. the banker, means that there Is confidence galore in the Birmingham district
 A full twenty thousand. and more. too, has been paid for already constructed houses in Birmingham. but for country home. with almost a town lot about it. this is a maximum.
 It means well for this burg of Birming- ham. But when the facts come out about re- cent purchases on Twentieth street be- tween First and Second avenues, and es- pecially the Second avenue corner, the real estate men will begin to believe that there is something in life for them after all These boys of Birmingham, who have been making living over the swapping about of real estate have had hard time for year past. But the clover patch is sprouting for them now.
 The only danger is in a boom which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

Tama jim Wilson is no hurry to appoint successor to Dr. Wiley. He has a board that is doing something while the consumers remain silent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
Roosevc,, anu the prc.,senc,,

T am one of several million democrats who think that Roosevelt will be the re- publican nominee" said Richard F. Dar- lington of Chicago. T meet many dem-
 ocrats who think that Roosevelt will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The republicans are faction torn, and are without creed or policy. The demo- crats have the White House within their grasp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

Governor Blease of South Carolina has been defeated for rcnominaton. He is much too eccentric to serve as the head of state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The crucial battles in Mexico really de- eide nothing except that the hurly-burly is to go on indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The woman in Maine who nursed an or planed bear cub has been substantially rewarded by lover of natural history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

And now comes Mayor Gaynor. who says there Is as much reason to recall judges as other officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The President and the colonel will each cndeavor to break the record for stump ing and bitterness this week in Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

Uncle Sam holds $16, 2OO,00o in postal sav- ings banks deposits. The total Is steadily climbing upward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
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ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

Yes. indeed. The poor dear was quite devoted to my rubber plant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
WAITING.

No forward look unfoldeth light The bygone gleams upon his sight. And all the wildness of regret Doth feed upon his bosom yet. How sad to see him, old and gray, Who walks the road to Yesterday, Tn dreams of life and love o'erpast Abides until pale Death at last Doth set his prisoned spirit free To seek elsewhere what chance may be. GAY LIFE IN PHILADELPHIA. "A Philadelphia woman thrashed her husband for spending ten cents" Maybe he took his affinity to see a picture show"
 PARTICULAR. "Jiggs is the most upright man ever saw"
 "Yes."
 "He wouldn't do anything under handed"
 Yes"
 "IIe wouldn't even swim that way"
 TRIMMED.
 To court he went
 Just hopping mad.
 A legal gent
 Got all he had.
 A FAITHFUL SPOUSE. 'I presume you miss your husband a great deal. Mrs. Whiffer. now that he is dead and gone"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

A WORD OF WARNING. Tis meant for agitation The Journal of Protest" That kind of publication Ne'er read when you want rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
nccAsIoNALLY.

"You never can tell what woman will do."
 That's so, but you occasionally sec a fairly intelligent man running up and down the streets in gymnasium suit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

In weeks time Florida should begin to ship big watermelons this way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The commerce court has few friends after years trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

Another Browning centenary is needed in order to comprehend all his poems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

Watermelon time is almost here, and there Is noticeable rejoicing among the coiored fraternity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

There is neither honor nor substance in the job of provisional presidency of Mex leo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The straw hat Is marching step by step toward Winnipeg and even Medicine Hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The President spends week ends only ir Washington.