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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

The President-elect proposes to handle things without gloves, and he will not need MT. Taft's knitted mittens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

RETURN oF THE TROPICAL.
 Cash Martin was the most brilliant boy in his community. Whenever the neign- bors got tired of discussing the weather Or wondering why the hens had stopped laying, they turned themselves into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

Those Chicago girls who have solemnly resolved not to marry men who have in- comes of less than s50oo have renounced all titled husbands, for that crowd has as a rule DO income at all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
PIGEON-HOLE CEMETERIES

The voteless woman can at any rate sell eggs at a revolutionary price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

The parcels post map will be good read ing for all but the express companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
SIGHT FOR THE NEIGHBoRs.

SIGHT FOR THE NEIGHBORS. See here, cabby, you have carried me past my house."
 "Well, sor it must be great pleasure for a gintleman to look out of the winder Of an illigant cab like this wan an rlae by the place where he lives, sor'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

It is now said that each one should do his New Years reforming early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

prophesying circle for the benefit of Cash. The future of Cash unrolled itself before their sdmiring gaze in Iimitless splendor eno led to a towering pinnacle of great-9 ness.
 One day excitement in the village be- came intense. Cash had decided to leave home and wrest from the cold and cruel world that fame and fortune which must surely be his. One old man opined that Cash would be gone 20 years and return With his pockets bulging with the wealth Of J. P. Morgan. Another declared that at the end of II years he would come whirling through his native town on the rear platform of a special car in bis campaign for the presidency of the United States. Cash listened to all these pre- dictions with smiling ease that indi- cated his belief in everything his admir- CTS said. Then he went away.
 One week later Cash returned, and, worn out by excessive walking and terri fc underfeeding, strolled into his nome and asked his mother for piece of bread. Cash's younger brother went to break He news to Casn's father, who ran 8 sawmill. There ensued this dialogue:
 Pop, Cash is come back, by George!
 "He has, by George?"
 ''Yes, by Georgei"
 By George"-The Popular Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

The miserable have no other medicine But only hope.
 -Mensure for Measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala.' postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1873.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

z E. Morgan and W. G. Wharton are the only authorized travelling represent stives of The Age-Herald in it's eirsu- lation department
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
DECAY OF THE TEETH.
Limo Starvation the Basic Cause. SAYS
Chemist.

Limo Starvation the Basic Cause. SAYS
Chemist.
"The almost universal decay of the
teeth IL prouf Insiive that our milton
IL suffering lime starvation" writes II
chemistry lecturer In the Dietetic and
Hygirnir Gazette
"D,ir dp:,iiSts prescribe tooth washes
ana ruu'a pnstps. advocate local hygi
enc. il' cavities and tit bridges. and
MI ihis time ignore the fact that the
busir cause is lime starvation
"Dcntjsts will tell you thai the sugar
You take In your mouth acts directly
npun your teeth. Dentists shut their
eya> To the evident fact that decay
SORTS first In the pulp beneath the IN
tart rnnmrl and hunrycOmls the in
trrior tooth until the shell like bridge
Of cnnmri breaks beneath the strain,
"rhp enamel gives absolute prOlec
ton against the external attacks OF
acids and sugar. have Immersed
sound teeth for months In II solution
uf fruit ucids and sugar and nave
Unrn unable 10 defect any erosion of
eit her the enamel ar The pulp
"Whpn you rnt Swrptmpnts the sug
nr. with itS irresistible affinity for
soluble lime. combines with the cal.
cium Of the blood. and the blood re-
taliutes by Mpping the soluble from
The pulp and substance Of the teeth
i,ruggiSts make use of this affinity OF
soluble lime for sugar when preparing
the ollichl sirup Of lime. Lime forms
solution thirty five times stronger
IN simple sirnp thnn In the same
quantity of water. If you want your
children 10 have sound. white teeth.
wee TINT their diet Is rich In lime and
poor In sugar"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
BROKEN RAILS.
Many Causes For These Promoters Of
Railroad Wrecks.

Many Causes For These Promoters Of
Railroad Wrecks.
Among all the causes of railroad ac-
mentioned with greater frequency than
the broken rail.
Many causes are assigned, and.
doubtless. many are contributory. An
excess of phosphorus not ensiiy elimi.
mated by the Iessemer process by
which nearly ali American rails are
made has been most commonly
blamed, hut some of the best mechan
ical engineers now regard this cause
as unimportant Improper shape and
n lack OF pressure In rolling modern
heavy rails proD0rtionate to that which
was available for the lighter rails Of
the past are more important faults
An excess of carbon IL another.
Faults of shape usually consist in
undue thinness of the web or shank Of
the rail and thinness of the base. The
iisprOp0rtion between these parts and
the head of the rail tends TO a lack OF
uniformity In texture after cooling.
MOH' iihl'oi'uh' VI an N""HNH VI
broken rails Is the strain imposed by
the great weight and high speed of
modern trains Mechanical engineers
believe that with the prevent style of
rail the limit Of safety IL renched AT
an axle load of 10000 pounds. yet
many trains considerably exceed thnt
figure.
Two or three years ago steps were
taken by various assoca tons to have
adopted specifications for standard
rail heavier In the web and the base
than those in use: and these sppcifica
tions were approved by leading engi.
neers.-Harper's Weekly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
noted
Blind Man To Lecture Here
On January "a
Under Auspices Of Ohio
Blind Commission

It is a matter Of public and personal
concern that much blindness is pre-
ventable.
The Ohio Commission for the Blind
is now engaged In a campaign Of edu-
cation of the people by means of u
stereopticon entertainment to be Civ
en- in selected number of Ohio cities.
Mr.. Claron l.. Shafer, himself bliud
man, and known as public speaker of
force and acceptance, has been en-
gagged for this work. He will present
the subject, "The Needlessly Blind"
with a series of lantern slides illustrat-
ing not only the theme itself but the
subject of the education and the work
for the blind
Mr.. Shafer will deliver one OF his ia
nous lectures on Wednesday evening,
January "a, in the Gay Street NJ Il.
church, Mt. Vernon.
On Friday evening, January 26, Mr.
Shafer will lecture in the Methodist
church at Danvllle, Knox county.
At the age of twelve paralysis OF
the optic nerve caused young Shafer to
go blind. He then entered the Ohio
State School for the Blind, graduated
in 1887, then entered the Ohio Normal
University at Ada. He graduated from
this school with degree of Bachelor
of Science, and then went to Cornell
College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, as a mem
Der of the class of 1890. Since that time
he has been engaged in public lectur-
ing using a stereopticon to illustrate
his lectures. Mr.. Shafer manages his
own apparatus when necessary, and
with perfect facility. He is deeply in
terested in the subject which he is to
present, and being fitted by experience
and personal knowledge his message
will carry a conviction that would be
impossible in the case of persons not
so well equipped.
The Ohio Commission for the Blind
is anxious to have Mr.. Shafer heard by
as large an audience as possible.
When this message that he is carry
ing was delivered year ago In some
twenty-seven cities of the state, promi-
nent men, some of them legislators,
stated that In their judgment this
should be heard by every citizen OF
Ohio not only in the cities but In eV-
cry village and hamlet throughout our
borders. The lantern slides used are
excellent in quality and are upon sub
jects of deep interest, and while bear
ing upon the general theme they are
varied in character and furnish with
the speakers fine commentary an ev-
enings entertainment of rare enjoy
ment
Directed by the General Assembly
of Ohio to carry out the work Of edu.
eating the people OH the facts and the
means Of prevention of bl ndness, the
Commission has secured the most au.
thoritative information and a most in
teresting speaker and it bespeaks for
him hearing by the people.
No admittance fee Is charged.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
Enolieh In Au,.rio,s Army.

A letter from Budapest in Vienna
paper says that another language has
been added to the many already in use
In the Austrian army This one. how
ever, is one which the man in search
of linguistic data would not look for
English" He writes further that the
rank and file Of the Sixty-slXth regi'
ment of infantry, stationed at Knr-
schau. have voted In favor of English
as the language to bn employed In the
regimental schools. The reason for
this IL found In the fact that the regi-
ment is made up of recruits from the
Karschau district. From there men
and women In great numbers went TO
America. Many OF them and their
descendants returned to the old home.
bringing the English language with
them. Consequently the children em'
ploy English as much as they do their
native tongue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
WHY SHE RAN

"Did you ever consider" asked VII.
ton Lackaye, "the perils which beset
the truly modest In these degenerate
days? The other evening | attended u
rather elaborate studio party. An
amateur magician was going through
his tricks while maid passed In and
out with refreshments.
The magician was reading letters
placed under a rug as the maid
brought In tray of Ices.
What letter Is thls?' spectator
asked.
"'That Is B,' the magician answered,
and, sure enough, hls answer was cor
rect.
THE maid looked with astonishment
at the letter which had been hidden
under the thick rug, She turned her
gaze on the handsome young magi.
clan, who had read It. Then setting
down her tray OF Ices hid her rosy
face in her hands and ran out of the
room.
What's the good o. me clothes? !?
she cried" d."-August Young's Magazine
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
live STOCK AND GRAIN

cHicAoo-Cattle: Reoeiprs. 10000
Aead; beeyes, 81 S50pS %; Texas
Eteers. 81 1905 90; western steers,
~ 1907 %: stockors and feeders,
% SUD6 0O; COWS and heifers, 81 10
&pg 20; calves, SO 5OWi0 90. Hogs
9 rs: mixed. s. $500 37h; heavy,
50 0O@6 40; rough, SO 00D6 Is; pigs,
~ 50@5 CO. Sheep and Lambs-Re.
oeipts, 10000 head; native sheep,
- 4Jm5 o.; western, So 1905 10;
ysarlngs, So 25@6 IS; native lambs.
% 75@7 80; western, So 25W7 35.
&heat---No. 9 red, 9699Sc. Corn-No.
EAST BUFFALO Cattle; Receists,
AS cars: prime steers, 81 75@S so;
siipI Ing. SO 5O@7 C5 butchers, SIS 90
4y7 20: heifers, 81 50WG 20; COWS.
81 25@5 75 bulls. SO 5O@5 75 stock.
ers and feeders, SO 1905 %: fresh
COWS and springers. $50 006p65 90;
calves. 81 50Wl0 rs. Hogs-Receipts,
x5 cars; heavies and mediums, ~ SO;
xS,EerS s."lss sc 1905 5o gsgso g l5
seariings, IS 5000 OO; wethers, 81 50
"a 85: mixed sheep, 81 256Di so;
ewes, 81 0O@i so; lambs, So 5007 25.
PiTTSBURG, PA.-Cattle: Supply
Hight; choice cattle, 81 5O@S 90;
prime. 81 2a@7 60; tidy butche--.
Sc 256pG 75: he fers, 81 00@6 so; fat
COWS. So 50@i so: bulls and stays,
- 00@6 50 fresh COWS. $50 00p
20 90; calves, 81 000l0 90 Hogs
Receipts. 20 cars; heavy hogs, SO so;
heavy mixed and mediums, SO 45
heavy Workers. So 1906 I5; light
Workers, SO 00W6 30; pigs, $5 750
s 81. Sheep and Lambs--Supply fair
ptime wethers. 81 1906 90; goJi
mixed. "a 1904 65; fair mixed, 81 90
ee4 35 lambs, 81 006p7 90.
CINCINNATI - Catllc: Receints,
a6o head; stoars, 81 50607 so; heif.
eTy. So 25GG 30; cows, 81 1908 25;
calves, 81 50spl0 co. Hogs Receipts,
Al20 head. packers, So 15pe 40;
etIlgs, 81 0O65 90; common sows,
- S5R6 90 pigs and lights, 81 2E9D
6 05. Sheep 1p4 Lambs Receipts.
s3a bead, sheep, 81 1904 90; lambs
~ b0p7 OO. Wheat No. 9 red. 81 D6
dfi OIL Carn--No. 2 mixed, G5067c.
Oats-No. 2 mixed, 511a@52c.
c. EvELAND - Cattle: Receipts.
ts head; choice fat steers. 81 OO@
z 25; good TO choice. SO 25GpG rs;
helfers, 81 50D6 25 fat bulls, S5 90
as co. COWS, "a 50@5 90; mliKers
and srrlngers. $40 00G055 90; calves
~ 750l0 90. Ilogs--Receipts, 30jO
head; heayles, So 80; medlums, So IS;
Workers. So 30; pigs, SO 90; roughs,
IS 50 st.gs, 81 IS. Sheep and Lambs
Receipts, 1000 head; choice spring
lambs, q. 76@6 80.
TOLEOo--Wheat, 98%c; CON, CSC:
soaks. 6lHcj oloVerseed. 3l3 40.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
: sIREs AND SONS.

Amzi L. Barber. who made fortunes
IN the asphalt business. was at one
time professor of natural philosophy
In university at Washington.
Former Senator W. A. Clark and his
wife have completed plans to return
from Paris to New York in December
and throw open their SS.OUO.0U0 Fifth
avenue palace to New York society.
james Wilson, secretary of agricui-
ture since 1897, who recently ce.ebrat-
ed his seventy sixth birthday, has held
his portfolio longer than any other
cabinet officer In the history of the
government.
The counselor of the Italian embassy
in this country uses an extra large
visiting card. He has to. for his par
ents fixed ii SO he is Obliged to put
on it Mobile I.nzzaro del Marchesi Ne
grotto CumbiasO.
A. Lisner, one OF the leading bust
ness men and charity organizers of the
national capital, Is wonder as n
Einno player. He wastes no time on
light. frivolous airs, but wades right
into grand operas.
General Cincinnatus Leconte, who
headed the larger of the two revolu-
tionary factions that overthrew Presi-
dent Simon of Haiti and succeeded to
the presidency Of that restless island.
Is a lawyer. aged forty-on years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
q Einn Savanna Custom.

The untuiored mind of the Indian
or savage often appears strange 10
us. hut there Is sometimes reason Ia
what AT trst sight seems eccentric. A
South African tribe has an effectnnI
method OF dealing with bores. which
might be- adopted by western people.
This simple tribe considers long
speeches injurious both 10 the orator
and his hearers, SO to protect both
there IL an unwritten law that every
only when he X addressing IN audi
ence. As soon as he hns to place the
other leg on the ground his orntl0n Is
brought to II close. e.-i.ondon Globe.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
a sauinna Bank Library.

The following scheme Is about to bO
set on foot In Brussels for the diffu
sion of enlighteniIg literature, !. cen
tral library consisting at the outset Of
10000 choice volumes Is TO be created
there. and any inhabitant of any part
of Belgium owning a savings bank
book will be entitled to borrow from
1t and receive by post any book for a
period OF Il fortnight on checking o
penny off his savings bank book AT the
postoffice. his money at the bank serv
ing as guarantee for payment for
books not returned. AS there are
about 1000 postofiices in Belgium, this
will amount to the creation of Il circu'
lating library with 1900 branches.
whose risks will be more than covered
by the deposits in the savings banks.
London Standard.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
SAVAGE SPORT.
elapr'-g Game Of the 6ontoc Isorrotes
Unique Contest.


a Unique Contest.
Erery nation mas Its own Idea OF
sport. That of the wild igurrutps OF
northern LuZon used to consist prin'
cipally of head hunting. n grisly and
bloody recreation which the American
occupation discouraged. hut not all
the pustimes of the igorrOips are ns
game of which they are fond is thus
described 10y Dean L. Worcester III the
National Geographic Magazine:
A constnbunry officer tells us that
II we want To see II unique contest we
must ask for the slapping game Of the
Bontoc lgOrrOles. We want To- see all
there is going and say 40.
A wOodpn bench IL brought out. and
two 1.-THE and muscular young men
step forward One Of them squaiS on
the bench. gruspng his right thigh In
his hands sU AZ to tighten the muscles
as much us possible.
The other stands beside him and
'tretches out his right arm. He
throws his arm back ana then s1 eeps
It forward In a full round arm swing.
The blow falls ON thin air. close to the
frightened thigh muscles Of his Oppo-
ntnt
He now swings his arm back again.
his whole body turning with II. rises
on the toes of his left tOoi and puts
every ounce of strength which he pos
sesSes into u blow delivered with the
flnt of his hand upon he rigid thigh
of his opponent. Knots 0f muscle
spring ont on his arm. back and legs
as he strikes and the blow CRACKS like
a revolver shot.
The recipient endpavOrs. sometimes
with poor success. Ia preserve an ex-
preston of rOntemptuOuS indifference.
The judges examine his thigh. II the
blow has been hard enough blood Will
show Just beneath the skin and he
will not have the satisfaction of tnkin"
whack at. his opponent. hut 1t THIS
result has not hpen achieved The other
must take his seat ON the bench ana
submit to be Smitirn.
The contest continues until one sue
ceeds in producing the bloody marG
on the other.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
POLITICS TURNS
UP AT MEETING
Miners Are Asked TO IndCTSe
Socialist Party.
RESOLUTION WAEMLY DEBATED

Illinois Delegate Arraigns capitaiistlc
Class AMI Declares They Will Re-
sort to Murder to Enforce Injunc-
J Slons - Resolutions Favorlng Gov
ernment Ownership Of Industries
and Rapping at National Civic Fed
GRAFTON and Officers Go over.
Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 1S.-Debate
ON the resolution indorsing the So
eialists as "the political party Of the
working class" was resumed today
at the national convention of the
Cnited Mine Workers Of America
The resolution was introduced after
ese convention had gone on record
az favoring government ownership OF
Industries.
Because the constitution OF the
United Mine Workers stipulates that
Il shall be nonpclitical, the resolu-
eions committee reported II noncon-
curred in the resolution committing
tsAG vi W lut CbCldllol Ddt-
~ and offered a substitute declaring
<nly "it would be we'll IL workeTs
would unite in the political as well
rs the Industrial field"
John Walker, president of the iii
pols miners. speaking for the Social
&ts. intimated that If necessary an
effort would be made to amend the
constitution SO that the national
anlon could indorse the Socialist
rarty. In a fiery speech he said; "If
you will not listen to our pleading
you will pay the cost"
Flags Capitalists.
The "capitaistlc parties" he said,
POSSESS the power to enforce injunc.
,aons. ito kill II necessary" and he
urged that the working class seek
political power, so that "if there Is
need to use the injunction and the
eayonet they will be used In defense
OF your firesides."
Samuel Gompers was characterized
as a reactionary by Thomas l.. Lew
%, former national president OF the
f:iners.
"As long as Gompers Is at the head
81 the federation 1t will oppose the
general Industrial organization as
Sontrasted with the separate crafts
anion idea re said. But the time
will come when the leaders In the
federation Will be compelled to step
down or come over to the principle
sf close formation. working for the
benefit OF the whole laboring class"
Action was deferred on resolu-
Uon providing that the United Mine
Workers should Withdraw from the
American Federation OF Labor, con-
demning the National Civic Fedora
uon as an agent of capitalists and
sharpiy criticislng Samuel Gompers,
5ohn Mitchell and other leaders OF
ehe Federation of Labor for cooper
alton with the Civic Federation.
Bishop o'connelI Salls.
Naples, Jan. 18.-Cardinai O'Con.
Heal sailed for Boston aboard the
steamer Canopic.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
Generosity.

Patrick worked for notoriously
stiugy boss aud lost no chance 10 let
the facl be known, Once wngglsh
friend Wishing To twIt him. remarked;
"l'nt. hear your boss Just gave you
a brand new suit OF clothes"
NO" said Pat. only par-rt OF a
suit"
what partY"
"The sleeves iv the "-New York
Times
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
Courteay AlwaYa Paws.
Tho Rollina Stunt.


Not known to the multitude Is the
fact that almost every rich and portly
dame has n rolling suit" which very
much resembles the small child'G fan
nelette mighty or the unstuffed cover.
Ing of rag doll.
When one OF the aforementioned
danes climbs into her suit It Is very
her avolrdupois has been reduced is
gauged each day by the fit of the suit
Worn with 1t Ia cap that ties ON like
bathing cap, for madam's hair is
apt to collect dust from the floor space
where the rolling stunt Is performed.
Fifteen minutes before breakfast
and again at bedtime is the allowance
for this pastime. which includes 100
turns over and back each time. This
means all the way over and twice over
IL space allows. Little or no effort
Is required for the turning. and If the
exercise can be followed by hot
bath so much the better.
Those who wish to reduce more
rapidly than Is accomplished by rolling
alGne have recourse TO touching the
finger tips or palms of the hands to
the floor without bending the knees.
as additional efforts. and also to the
equally old and reliable method Of
lying on ones back on the floor and
raising each leg straight up from the
body for lfty consecutive times and
then both together for rs many more
times.
These natural motions and walking,
though slower and requiring greater
hope and patience on the part of the
robust one, are much safer than drugs,
for medicines powerful enough TO dis,
pei adipose tissues have nm inJrrioue
effect upon the organs OF the body,
and too many cases or heart trouble"
have resulted from trying some little
pellet recommended by formerly fat
friend
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-19
REAL SECRET or FLIGHT.
Aeropianes May Havo to Be Fitted
With Movable Winus.

win movable wings.
Two German physicists. doing some
experimenting for the Smithsonian In.
stitution. tell us that we are as yet
of the line of the real secret OF flight.
says the Century Path Fixed wings
are provisional makeshft and must.
one would say. inevitably Involve the
death of every aviator who trusts him.
sele 10 them for sufficient number of
Fights He must some time come tn u
plare In the uir where an upward and
downward current are passing each
other. lf. as Is sometimes certain. he
has one wing In one of these and the
other in the other his death IL assured.
There must he positive lifting pow
or In the wings II safety Ia to he Sc.
cured in this Kind rf f,.rht. The wings
must beat li':p tso"a of an insect or d
bird-the former. Hrs. Won Lendenfeld
and litter say And we should say.
there must be an automatically acting
arrangement by whi"h either wing can
when necessary deliver II more power
full strcke or more rapid strokes than
the other
They strdied the hlowfiy In particu-
lar. finding its wings to he II double
membrane bptwpen whose layers is "A
supporting system of hollow tubes ra-
dating from the joint and connected
with cross pieces The movement is
directly downward and toward the
end of the stroke little forward
The upcome. which is slower. is III
tie backward. making the front half
of the lower loop of figure and
then the hinder holf of the unnpr loon
In this the wing becomes little YER
tical so az to oppose It's back TO IN mir
current on which the insect Is flying.