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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
Turks win Not Accept Aid

A Constantinople dispatch to the
Daily News says: Despite the utter
inadequacy of their own hospitals and
attendants the Turks appear unwill-
ing to make use of the European corps
of volunteers to anything like the ex-
tent they might. Certain medical units
sent from England. although abound
antly provided with equipment. have
been unable to fill half the beds, owing
to the Incidence or impotence of the
Ottoman officials
'Those in charge of the English
medical corps have been asked to send
part of their staff for service among
the refugees. While they cannot en-
tirely reject this proposal because the
condition of the refugees is deplorable,
nevertheless the request has met with
a deal of harsh comment. the work ers
declaring that they came out to care
for the wounded. not as soup dlstrib-
uters. One English unit with 200 empty
beds went out to the byways looking
for wounded and brought in one Turk
with his ankle shattered. He is now
being cared for by four surgeons and
1s nurses. in addition to several dress
ers and assistants. The lone patient is
being fed on chicken broth. meat
juices and other delicacies and Is lib
orally supplied with cigarettes"
Little Chance for Peace
The Constantinople correspondent of the
Reuter- Telegram company. in late dis
patch says:
Official circles are not very sanguine
as to the result of the meeting of the
plenipotentiaries A high official tonight
expressed the opinion that there was not
more than five per cent chance of arriv-
ing at an agreement unless Bulgaria
very materially modified her demands
(which was not very probable.
1.-THE truce will last, if necessary, IS
hours, but the question of Adrianople is
likely to prove a stumbling block. 1t is
understood that the Bulgarians have pre-
pared to waive abandonment of the
Tchatalja lines but will insist upon the
capitulation of Adrianople. The Turkish
delegates are equally determined that
Adrianople shall remain Turkish.
apart from the improved military posi-
ton of the eastern army and the recent
successes at Tchatalja, the porte undoubt-
eddy has derived encouragement from the
attitude of Austria towards Servia Be-
sides, the recall of the Austrian ships,
presumably for the purpose of a dem
onstration at Adriatic ports, mobilization
and other indications are held to show
that Austria Is not bluffing. The Austrian
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
Rebuff to America

Washington, November 25-Ameriean
military observers are not wanted by
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
LICE 10y, Undertaken. Phones 100.
SHAW. the Undertaker. Phone. ).

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phones 100.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
CORELESS APPLES.

cunning horticultural, of Delaware, is said to
have evolved apple that has neither seed core
His achievement is parallel to other recent expert
ments by which it is sought to rob the persmmon
of its pucker
Coreless apples and puckerless persimmons are
to be sure very interesting in their fashion, but like
most such oddities they will hardly endure or cut
much figure in the real world. 1t is not by miracles
but by commonplaces that life proceeds and sustains
itself
When Nature takes 1t into her head that varia
ton from the established type is needed, she sets
about to accomplish the change with patience that
compasses thousands of years and with minute
ness that extends to invisible and almost unthink-
able IONS And when she has finished her work it
is permanent .....
Along comes man. on the contrary, and by means
Of that little tool call intellect trumps forth his
miracle in the course of year generation. He
crows over toy delightedly But in the of
a few Aprils it dissolves and drifts back into the
common Of things
Many a man imagines he is great inancier until
he tries to discount note.
Many a farmers boy learns to SOW wild oats
without going to an agricultural college.
It's the easiest thing in the world for a woman
to fool a man who tries to fool her.
Still the country has survived Republican conven-
lions before, and will again.
Sometimes woman's idea of economy is to buy
an automobile in order to save fare.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
Pointed Paragraphs

Vanity is the miner's best salesman.
A girl who paints may be better than she is
painted.
should never settle down until after he
has settled up.
Most people enjoy warmed over love almost well
as they do hash.
If you would be happy let the other chap do your
worrying for you. ~
Maids may come and maids may CO. but the house
work goes forever.
A man seldom attempts to escape any temptation
that looks good to him.
When the average man-is polite to his wife in
public she is apt to look surprised.
A man may do just he pleases, but he doesn't
enjoy it unless he has a wife to object
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14


sic wood flame is the symbol of fancy, sugses
ton hints and spirit beckonings. A bonfire in the
street is also strangely enlvenng cluster about
1t as II under the witch spell of cracking flames
house sfire is fine entertainment too-the amuse
ment free to the audience and expensive for the
ers and managers. love the clang of the fire
gines BELL the galopng horses the laundering hook
and ladder truck and then crowd shouts the
flames squirting from the windows, huge balloons
Of smoke beying above ALL and the firemen-the last
remnant of dark color, adventure danger and glorious
alarm in this staid and worn out civilization.
should think all boys would to be firemen when
they grow UP.
Above us is the great fire ball. the the hearth
stone and the bonfire of the world The little seeds
quicken at HIS coming. The flowers take their hands
from their timid faces and look at him. The birds
twitter The animals And mems hearts expand
in hope.
Only northern people, nursed in fog and shadows
and cold, appreciate the We value
thing till miss it, AS these lines written 1t is
midwinter. and ship in mid-ocean bound from
New York and 20 degrees below freezing to a land
where 1T is warm. We have passed the gulf stream.
The fogs and storms have left The is bright,
The air is soft. The waters blue. It to
have slipped back 80 years. today it is light.
light as crystal light and warm, and my soul
to be coming like fly itself into life
again and itry its wings. After the Of st.
Francis of Assist let sing: BLESSED be God Cor
our brother the and for brother Fire. clean
and chaste and heartening!"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
The Ragtin1e Muse

STAGE PLAY.
An old man put on garments gay
And thought himself a beau.
Dye changed to black upon a day
His hair, late white as snow.
He frisked about like any youth
A sport in deed and dress,
Until the people said, I'm truth
He needs keeper-yes!''
A young man tried to play the. sage,
So old men he'd advise;
Although he was Of tender age
He thought himself most wise.
He sat around and would not claim
His pleasure Of youths store;
So people loaded him with blame
Hes such . pesky boreF'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
PRESERVE RECIPROCITY PACT

The House has done we'll, in dealing with the
metal tariff revision BILL not to accept Senate
amendment which would repeal the Canadian reci-
procy pact The policy of that pact though rejected
by the Dominion voters is of the most progress
sive and enlightened this country ever declared and
far from being closed it should be left open for
neighbours adoption in the future.
The fact that the reactionary party IL Canada de-
feated reciprocity in election by no means ind
Gates that it is a dead issue. On the contrary, it
shows bright promise of revving and at a time not
far Distant The United States should stand ready to
meet its terms of the proposed agreement whenever
the fortunate moment arrives.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the cause he represents
though temporarily overthrown, evidently regain
ing their former influence There is good reason to
believe that the rank and file Of Canadian citizens
long since repented Of their opposition to the
reciprocity pact They have to realize that the
campaign against it based upon misrepresenta-
ton; that it would in no wise have menaced the
Dominion's integrity nor harmed her commercial
interests but that II would have resulted in more
prosperous of trade and would have stimulated
every part of her business life.
Certain 1t is that in this country, the popular ap-
proval of reciprocity is strong ever. Indeed,
there is nationwide demand for reciprocal trade not
only with Canada, but also with neghbors to the
south, the Latin republics, and with other countries
pTOpOseu Odnduldn pact snoulQ SLanQ
the model and basis of similar agreements with all
the peoples with whom we have dealings. The House
has represented true American sentiment in declining
to repeal this important policy .-
No trouble to find office boys when school is out
An accident policy would be popular with
men II It insuered against accidental marriage
1t doesn't take a man long to tire Of posing as a
good example.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
MADERo.s GROWING STRENGTH.

The latest rumbulion in Mexico seems to be rap
idly subsiding. In all their recent encounters with
the federal troops the insurgents have been roundy
beaten and now. unpaid. halffed and disheartened.
they all but ready to disperse. 1t may be that
they other adventures. will soon confederate un
der a impulse OF lawlessness but for the time
being at least the turn of Mexican affairs is decidedly
for the better
This is evidenced only by the gains Of the es-
tablished government the petty revolutionists
but also by the awakened activity of business
throughout the country. Railroad earnings have
shown truly remarkable increase within the past
few weeks. Though conditions are still far from
stable. the merchants the New York Times points
out ARE beginning to hustle for what trade there is
and apprehension has given place to an acceptance
Of the inevitable. Business have determined to
make the best Of affairs as they are and, as result
trade is briskening
This is substantial tribute to the policy Of the
Madero administration which represents the first ef
fort the country has known in long time for really
constitutional government The task Of Madero was
one Of almost nsuperable difficulty He was pledged
to maintain order without to the methods Of
Diaz. In nation where considerably more than
fifty per cent Of the people ilIiterate and where
they accustomed autrocratic and INSCRIPTIONS
government it is natural that any ofcia other than
a dictator should appear weak and fated to failure
The fact that President Madero has crushed two
neipent revolutions within the first year of his ad
uninistration indicates that he understands the
country and the people whose destnies he is trying
earnestly to guide Alright and that he has as his sup
porters the thoughtful and constructive element Of
the citizenship
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

VI AACAA 10 a PAaCC "A~~~ -
is cold and dark. Burning is, Of
course, painful, but freezing is
uncomfortable, and as a steady
thing one can endure pain better
than discomfort To be some
where in the cold and dark 1 say
is about the height of human
misery; you might add a stomach
ache and then wretchedness
would have it's last word. But
fire means home and cheer and
smiles. If ever built a house I
should first build a huge fire.
place and then construct the
house around it. Lolxi is certain
ly my friend, he the fire god.
Nnimblest, lithest. happiest Of all
the natural deities. There are
few sights more cheerful than
wood burning. Upon the hearth
the flames speak directly to the
soul and say wonderful things to
the human spirit. things that are
20 - ~raaOH1 ar mn
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nat lSg the DdAdlACC 0CNWCCA vic
Republican and Democratic par
ties was so nicely adjusted that
every election was in doubt, that
every doubtful state was a bat
tleground, and that every vic
tory was a close one. This era
continued. from 1876 until 1895,
and in the national conventions
held during that period more
was heard of men than of meas
ures, more Of availability than
of advocacy, more of politics
than of principle. Consequent
ly, those same national conven-
tions were the fields Of battling
ambitions that gave them an
epic character.
The Republican national con-
vention of 1876 met in Cincin-
natl on June IA. General Grants
second term was drawing to a
close and the air was filled with
third-term talk-gossip of a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
TECHS GROWING YEAR.

To the friends Of the Georgia Tech. its 1912 COM
nencement has been the most gratifying in the
schools entire history. It has crowned excep-
tionaIly fruitful year and has prehgured richer
results for the seasons to come.
The graduating class numbered sixty-nine stu
dents, record for the Tech and. perhaps, for any
other Georgia college. These young men go forth
carefully equipped for the vitality important work Of
developing the states Industrial resources They will
add TO the productive power Of the commonwealth
whole and to the material advancement of the CON-
nunities in which they may live They viii direct
and. perhaps, initiate many new enterprises. They
win bring to bear upon divers problems in our com
mercIaI and civic life trained energy and intelligence
An institution that devotes itself to such ends has
right to ask the states liberal support Every dol
lar appropriated to the Georgia Tech has been in
vestment that yielding continuous and ncreas
ing returns In the way Of quckened development and
enlarged prosperity. The school has made truly
wonderful use Of the funds allotted its maintenance
and upbuilding Its enrolment Of students for the
scholastic year just ended eight hundred and
fifty seven. Practically every Of its departments
has been crowded and its facilities have been taxed
70 their utmost The Freshman alone numbered two
the increasing demand upon the institution.
Within the past few years. the Tech has expanded
In ali its departments and has secured much add
tionaI equipment Of which 1t had long been in need
This has been accomplished partly through state
preparations but very largely through the gener-
Gus interest OF individual friends in Georgia and
and in other parts of the country The itself
should respond as literally as is possible to the
schools growing needs and opportunities.
Lots Of people stir up strife by preaching harmony
But bird in hand doesn't annoy the early worm.
Most fresh people consider themselves the salt of
Lots of unemployed men would rather find fault
than find work.
What's your specialty-viewing with alarm or
pointing with pride?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
THE ALASKAN VOLCANO.

boiling volcano in Alaska appears, from our
ordinary point of view, as anomalous as a sleet
storm would In Sumatra. Such eruptons popu-
larry associated with the regions of the earth
and as matter of fact, it is there that they are
most notably found-vesuvius near Naples, Etna on
Sicily and Pelee in the West Indies. There is no
real connection. however between such phenomena
and lines of latitude. The present outburst of the
volcano. KatmaH near the arctic circle, though
rather extraordinary is not amazing or without
parallel instances.
Indeed, Katmai is part of a great chain Of vol
canoes that encircles the Pacific, extending from
japan to the Philippines and continuing in broken
links the Andes to Mexico; to the Cascade noun
tains in western North America and thence Alaska
The great majority of these volcanoes are either ex
tinct or pickering but sometimes as in the present
instance, one member of the choleric family will
clear its throat and call the world to notice
The Alaskan eruption seems to have been par
ticularly violent United States revenue cutter
in port at kodiak when the outburst began! 1t
took aboard the towns entire population, some five
hundred men, women and children who otherwise
would probably have persisted. In another part of
the coast country seven fishing villages are reported
to have been wiped out In the foothills of the
Aleutian range, to which the volcano belongs there
has been heard reverberaton like that of heavy
cannonadng. The disturbance is evidently an usual
one.
Volcanoes said to be active, almost without
exception, near the coast or the ocean basin, sup
posedly because it is there that the earths crust is
weakest. Concerning their cause, there is diver
gence Of opinion, but it is commonly held to be due
to splitting up of rock masses as result of which
excessive heat and steam are generated
A stitch in time beats two in the side.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Another Dark Horse.
II FREDERIC J. HAsKIN

In the centennial year national politics in
the United States condition that odtime
politicians with tender Renaissance call normal
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
FIRE AND FUN
By DR.. Frank Crane

If I had to be some kind Of a heather I should be
sun-worshipper First, because the is warm and
the source of all earthly warmth. love My
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

man knows what love is. but he isn't always
sure which it is.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

One OF the objectionable political sins is the &C
rceptancs of q small bribe.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

Some married couples can patch up a quarrel until
lt looks as good as new.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

What's your specialty-viewing with alarm or
pointing with pride?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

Lots Of unemployed men would rather find fault
than find work
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

Lots of people stir up strife by preaching harmon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

Sometimes a woman's idea Of economy is to buy
an automobile in order to save car fare.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

A stitch in time beats two in the side.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

1t takes thin girl to generate true love for a
TAT man.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

Most fresh people consider themselves the salt o
the earth.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

But a bird in hand doesn't annoy the early worn
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

All the seats set apart for the worlds critics
are occupied.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

Still the country has survived Republican conve
lions before, and will again.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

It's the easiest thing in the world for a woma
to fool a man who tries to fool her.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

No trouble to find office boys when school is OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

There are many weddings and few real mar
-iages.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

An accident policy would be more popular with
II It insuered against accidental marriage
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

1t doesn't take man long to tire Of posing as
good example.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14

Many a farmers boy learns to SOW wild oat
without going to an agricultural college
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
LACKEY NEWS

Mr.. X. w. Schen spent Sunday IN
Newport News.
Miss Eva Hoggs returned Sunday
night after staying a while IN New
port News.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Cole spent
Sunday with Mrs. X. W. Schsll.
Mr.. William Ripley is spending a
few days with his parents az Lackey.
Mr. Z. A Johnson spent Sunday
with Mr.. Percy Scheu
Mrs. A. Z. Vanpelt and cousin lett
last night tor Newport News tor a
few days
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
HOLDCROFT

Holdcroft. Va. Dec. l7-Mr.
William B. Haynes ore OF Charles
City's Oldest citizens died from the
effects OF a tail az the home OF bis
daughter. Mrs. Willie Hughes. in
Portsmouth Friday. Mr.. Haynes
was 81 years OF age and IS survived
oy one son and tour daughters.
The remains were laid 20 rest Sunday
al Micah NJ. K. church. Of which
nc was a memoer. the service being
conducted by the pastor. Rev. w.
A. McAllister.
Mr.. benjamin Saunders. while al
work on a derrick at Sturgeon Point.
fell about ~ teet to the ground and
: capped serious injury.
The cause OF women suffrage Won
a great victory at the meeting OF the
Civic Improvement League Wed
nesdsy last. Resolved. That Wo-
men should have Equal Priyilege c
with Men in exercising the Elective
Franchise. was upheld by Misses
Sallic Nance and Osie Trimmer
while Mr.. J. s. Binns aud DR.. r.
B. Davis spoke IN the negative. The
militant suffIagsTtes literally wipec
up the earth. winning a unanimou
decision. and laid claim to havinl
won over one of their opponents.
claim that proved to be true.
The public schools OF this plae
will close Friday tor the holiday.
Misses Nance and Trimmer wi
spsnd Christmas with their parent
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
WILLIAMSBURG BOY
Is HONORED

Ths Norfolk Vireinian Pilot has
the following about a Williamsburg
boy. a nephew OF Mr. Walter 3.
Burns. and who will be rsm-m oersd
here by many people. he having
spent several years here with his
uncle:
Mr.. G. w. Burns was last night
elected commander OF the Austin K.
Davis Camp No :. OF the United
Spanish War Veterans. AT the same
meeting at which he and other of
tcerS were elected TOR the ensuing
year. the camp decided 20 organize
lsoies' auxiliary. which will have.
as its membership, the relatives Of
veterans.
The officers of the auxiliary will
DC chosen from the membership OF
the auxiliary. and will DC installed
by officers of the national associa-
ton with Will come here from Pits
burSb on January Is. for the pur-
pose OF going into the Installation.
The installation will take plsee
at ClsHd's hall IN upper High
street."
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
QUINTON SCHOOL NOTES

The Quinton S-hool Club held is
arss meeting 90 Dec. o. Owing 70
the absence " the president. Miss
Mary Fere. the vice-president. Miss
Gladys Wood. presided. After the
roll vas called. aprcgran Was given.
The scholars are taxing very much
N this club. having a mem-
Oership OF thirty one.
There was pie party at Mr. Chas.
Moore's Friday night. Dec. o. sor
the benefit OF Black Greek BapusT
church.
Mr. Linwood Nichols. OF Rich
nond. IS yisiuag his uncle. Mr. Jas.
II. Watkil.s in Hanover county.
Mr.. Butord ID. Wade. OF New
Kent county. IS visiting Mss Ids
Burnett. in Hsnover county.
Mr. Floyd Powers. OF Hsnricc
county. IS visiting friends IN New
Kent county.
There VIII DC an Age Party
az Mrs. JACK Peacs's Wednesday
Dec. Is. tos lae oensfis or Blacl
Creek bapusg church.