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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
President Henderson on Express Rates

Charles NJ Henderson, president of the Alabama railroad commission, who is in the city to meet his wife on her return from a. visit of some weeks, when asked about the recent express company decision of the interstate commerce commission, said:
 About 10 days ago the express com panies doing business here in Alabama appeared by counsel before Judge Grubb and asked for an injunction against the Alabama railroad commission to prevent the commission from interfering with the restoration of certain rates reduced by the commission in 1909. These rates amounted to about 2s per cent reduction of the rates then in force. The roads may ask for the appointment of master to take testi- mony as to the confiscatory effects of tha present rates. Of course our commission, through the states counsel, H. c. Sel- heimer, will contest the question in every aspect of the case. Judge Grubb has not yet rendered his opinion in an order of court.
 "The very recent findings of the inter- state commerce commission in the mat ter of express rates and their order reduc- ing interstate rates will not affect the intrastate rates on the findings and de- l crees of either the court or the state rail- road commission, because the matter in question is confined entirely to express | rates within the state of Alabama" MT. Henderson, who is frequently men tioned as a probable candidate for gov ernor, declined to commit himself on the matter either way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

NV /OMEN are Hgntlng Tor equal Suf- W frage. equal rights. equal recog- w hilton.
 Let women have all that Is their due. but they should not be encouraged in some of their aims. We are inclined to disagree with those women who are exerting them- selves strenuously in behalf of for eign tune which they are endeavoring to foist upon us as a national song. Her claim that My Country Iris of Thee" is the British tune of God Save the King is ours by inheritance and therefore ought to be the national air of these United States, is as incorrect as 1t is absurd. We inherited nothing from mother England save language. Why claim God Save the King" any more than the Union Jack. or monarchical forms of government or divine right or class distinctions or hereditary privileges.
 America stands for freedom, for eman- cipation, for the right to make our own laws, our own flags and our own national tunes. We do not care about adopting any of these things. The women do, however and that is the cause for complaint They have a very pronounced predilection for counts, barons, dukes, carls, princes, etc. They even go so far as to buy them. With such inclinations it is not strange that they should desire other things of foreign flavor. We are inclined to believe that were they less interested in such matters and more interested in fostering American patriotism and true American spirit. they, would desist from so undesirable and ab- surd an undertaking.
 There are two kinds of patriotlsm-that born of deep love for ones country and that emanating from any other motive. It
 is a sad spectacle when patriotic societies use the God Save the King" tune at their meetings, and a sorrier one when the American Flag association advocates it's use in the schools by sending forth circulars to that effect.
 The future of nation rests with the children. Nothing will undermine their patriotism more than such methods. Our schools are full of women teachers, wom- ans societies and clubs are growing and forming at an astonishing rate. Women are pushing this British air and are try ing to force it upon us We do not want
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Michigan has a man who eats a gallon and half of ice cream at d sitting, and if he keeps up his record he is to be en- tered in the next Olympic meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
AN IDLER.

AN IDLER. As blithe as a lark,
 His heart is elate, A bench in the park His summer estate; A blue sky above, A fair world below And a glimpse of a lawn Where sweet blossoms blow. Mid toiling and strife He'll never be seen, But looks on this life Content and serene, Full fain of the sun, Well pleased with his lot And II never concede That the weather's too hot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Judge Hanfords friends say he drinks no more than "a gentleman usually drinks. The word gentleman" is defined differently in different places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Panama aspires to be the forty-ninth state. It will have to go to a school that teaches the English language be- fore it can attain its ambition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Democratic Sentiment

Since leaving Birmingham June b have been in Denver, Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, Utica, Syracuse and Geneva, N. Y, also in Buffalo and vicinity, and l am most agreeably surprised at the bright outlook for the democrats success this year." writes Charles Sumner. formerly of this city, "In fact, it is accepted gen. erally throughout the east as a foregone conclusion that with the present split in the republican party Wilson will sweep the country.
 "While the Baltimore convention was in session I was in Boston and closely watched the bulletins, and one would be astonished to know the strong follow ing Mir Underwood had in Massachusetts. Indeed, 1t was freely conceded by the best informed men that he was the strongest statesman of the democratic party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

when in doubt try the bathtub" ad- vises the Chicago News We don't See how that's going to help matters, if you happen to be trying to decide between the purchase of summer union suits and the half-and-half kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Woodrow Wilson will do no mudsling- ing and he will endeavor to keep 1t out of his side of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
PERFoRCE.

The man who gives all that he makes Each week unto his wife, Though something's caught in small mis
 takes.
 Will lead blameless life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Chancellor Day has not yet picked his presidential candidate, and if he really desires to help him he should keep still about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Reckless railroad trains can get into trouble without waiting for an iceberg to cross their path.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Woodrow Wilson's old books and speeches do not show where he stands TOW. He has reformed, and the demo- cratic platform alone shows where he stands at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Illinois needs two alert United States senators, and Uncle Joe Cannon is barred by his previous career.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

German music is not as popular In Milwaukee as German beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

My fight" says the colonel, ''began on Mount Sinai" This lets Adam and Cain and Abel out of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Exciting as the presidential campaign may be in spots, yet the country as a whole is calm and collected. It Is not bit "het up."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Monopolists should be notified at once to keep their greedy hands off the Pan anna canal, for it belongs to the Amer ican people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

The republicans find their political fences topped with barbed wire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

The bull moose party may after all turn out to be twins, so fierce are the fights within 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
LACKS ORIGINALITY.

"Bilkins tells me that he has lately subscribed for new thought magazine"
 q hope it's perusal will inspire him with some new thoughts Nobody talks about the weather mere than Bilkins does"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Woodrow wilson's long protrudng chin means that he is a man of fixed purposes and convictions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

The winner of the Marathon at Stock holm is South African policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Senator LaFollette is now called the hermit progressive. He is hocking strict ly by himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

All Indianians hope either to write best sellers or become vice presidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

In hot weather, put off all the things you don't have to do to another day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

At the age of IS Hetty Green has joined the church. Better late than never.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
FRENCH GIRLS NOT MODERN

Binders on horses and auto horns are marked to go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

oft fills us with despair.
 AS USUAL. Iris now the summer bachelor Piles dishes mountains high, And sighs the while he looks at them: 'I'H wash them by and by
 Denver Republican. 'Tis now that he when m his mail Her letter he espies, Instinctivey puts out his hand To where his check book lies.
 Boston Transcript. Iris now he turns the calendar And with a mournful gaze No longer gaily counts the weeks, But sadly notes the days.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer. Tis lew he looks on poker chips And cards strewn round the place, And counts the empty bottles there With fear stamped on his face
 PICKLE MAIDS. Phyllis. you little rosy rake, That heart of yours long to rife; Come, give 1t nie, and do not make So much ado about a trife
 Thomas Moore. Patrice. demurely smiling maid, You share your heart among a dozen, Yet no one else. if truth be said, Fcor Love can half so sweetly cozen.
 
 WISHES If you owned a wishing cap, what would you wish for, Blinkins?" ''Oh, I'd wish for a town house and a. country house. and four or five automo- piles and a private yacht" Anything else?" "Yes. I'd wish for a sound-proof chamber in which it would be quite im- possible to hear the shorts of the Bull Moose party' PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
HOW SWEETLY.

How sweetly poets sing of love, Each one unto his turtle dove,
 Though some of them lead parlous lives And some of them have nagging wives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
REAL LEISURE.

Some people are just rushed to death all the time in a scramble to make a liv- ing, while other people have so much idle
 time on their hands that they read all the Hot Weather Don'ts."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

z. E. Morgan and W. G. Wharton are the only authorized travelling represen- tatives of The Age-Herald in its clreu- lation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
From the Musical Courier.

N/OMEN are fighting for equal suf- W frage, equal rights. equal recog-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

No communication will be published without it's authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
vERlLY.

There's ever a song--' in rhythmic
 tones The poet doth declare, But the song that comes from graph
 ophones off fills HIS with despair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Nor ALWAYS rEAsIRLE.

recomrense for an empty heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
They should vote bond issues and go to work at road making on a large and business-like scale.

 Woodrow Wilson's old books ant speeches do not show where he stands TOW. He has reformed, and the demo. cratic platform alone shows where hs stands at the present time.
  Judge Hanfords friends say he drinks no more than "a gentleman usually drinks. The word gentleman" is defined differently in different places. Panama aspires to be the forty-ninth state. It will have to go to a school that teaches the English language be- fore it can attain it's ambition.
  Michigan has a man who eats a gallon and half of Ice cream at a sitting, and if he keeps up his record he is to be en- tered fin the next Olympic meet
  Exciting as the presidential campaign may be in spots, yet the country as a whole is calm and collected. It Is not a bit "het up."
  Monopolists should be notified at once to keep their greedy hands off the Pan anna canal, for it belongs to the Amer ican people.
  Chancellor Day has not yet picked his presidential candidate, and if he really desires to help him he should keep still about it.
 My fight" says the colonel, began on Mount Sinai" This lets Adam and Cain and Abel out of the campaign. Woodrow Wilson will do no mudsling- ing and he will endeavor to keep 1t out of his side of the campaign.
  Illinois needs two alert United States senators, and Uncle Joe Cannon is barred by his previous career.
  Reckless railroad trains can get into trouble without waiting for an iceberg to cross their path. Woodrow Wilson's long protruding chin means that he is a man of fixed purposes and convictions.
  The bull moose party may after all turn out to be twins, so fierce are the fights within It.
  Senator LaFollette is now called the hermit progressive. He is flocking strict ly by himself. All Indianans hope either to write best sellers or become vice presidents.
  In hot weather, put off all the things you don't have to do to another day
  At the age of 7S Hetty Green has joined the church. Better late than never.
  The winner of the Marathon at Stock holm is South African policeman.
  The republicans find their political fences topped with barbed wire.
  German music is not as popular In Milwaukee as German beer.
  1oY.cs a1 ,f1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28
DISCUSSING the recently enacte

DISCUSSING the recently enacte
Federal statute requiring that the
names of the owners, editors and
managers OF newspapers shall be
published once every six months,
under oath, and that all reading
matter for which money is paid
shall be marked advertisement"
under penalty offne or exclusion
from the mail, j. l.. Sturtevant,
editor of the Wausau (Wis.) Re.
cord Herald says. If this law is
held by the supreme court, every
effort should be made to secure it's
repeal at the next session of con.
gress, for the reason that it is an
unwarranted intrusion upon, and
abridgement of the freedom of the
press. \ \ y In conclusion let
pointto another peril of laws ofthis
nature, that is, making the news
papers a public utility and regu-
lating it by a commission of So
called experts. This may seem
absurd, but it is keeping with the
socialistic trend of the times,
and it is entirely probable that in
Wisconsin, the great "laboratory''
of the nation, such an effort will
be made, and this federal law may
prove to be the opening wedge.
And when a newspaper is made a
public utility, the state can regu-
late it's subscription rates, its ad-
vertising rates, and it's methods of
bookkeeping, yes, and the divi-
dends it will be allowed to pay to
its owners.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28
BelleyieW News.

Rev. ]. H Summers, of Poplar
Bluff, filed his regular appoint
ment Saturday night, Sunday, and
Sunday night, in the Baptist
church.
Quite a number of our citizens
were in Ironton last Monday to
hear the trial of the Annapolis
boys, who are charged with rape.
Quite a lot of slaves going to
Iron Mountain from the stave
yard at Mann. 1t surely cannot
be a great while until all the tie
and stave timber will be exhaust
ed, within a radius OF ten mi les
from Believer proper.
Mr.. Bennett, of Pilot Knob, was
in Belleview Friday and Saturday
visiting his daughter. Mrs. Thomp-
son. While here he visited the
school at Thorn Grove, and gave
each pupil a very beautiful post
card, which, of course, they very
much appreciated.
1t is reported that G. B. Paullus.
Postmaster here, has resigned his
Office, and recommended Rev.
Bynum, of Washington county,
for he position. Other things
equal, we are in favor of giving
our Offices to an actual citizen of
our county, not one who comes in
to our county solely for the sake
of getting the Office.
Frank Townsend was pretty
sick a day or SC last week, but is
now able to attend school again.
Alb. Townsend shipped a car
load of cattle to st. Louis last
week.
Mr.. French and daughter, Miss
Alta, we're in Ironton last Satur-
day.
D. 1, Silvey had business in
Ironton Monday.
Mrs. Leggett, of Graniteville,
visited Mrs. Patterson Tuesday
last.
j. Fl. Long and wife we're in
Ironton Sunday.
Mr.. MCKINLEY made a trip to
Iron Mountain Tuesday.
Media Moore visited Mrs. Nc
Clary Tuesday.
1t is reported that Rev. Sitton is
holding a '~'protracted meeting" at
Cedar Grove.
Dabner Shelton was in Ironton
Monday.
Rev! Bynum, Of Irondale, spent
a few days in the valley last week.
E M. Logan went to st. Louis,
Friday of last week, and returned
home Tuesday.
Jno. T. Patterson made a BUSH
ness trip to Iron Mountain Satur-
day.
j. French went to Elvins Friday.
P.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

SAID a recent dispatch from
Washington to the Globe Democrat:
"MacVeagh tricked the Democrats
of the house and senate in the
matter of abolishing seven fat fed
eral Offices and closing up old es-
tablished ports of entry, most of
which have outlived their useful
9 long ago" To which the
Post Dispatch makes this response:
Secretary MacVeagh may have
tricked the Democrats by abolish
ing seven fat federal Offices which
have outlived their nsefulnass long
ago. but what did he and other
republican secretaries of the treas
ury do to the people by maintain
ing seven useless fat federal Jobs
for a long time? The need Of a
change and of a house, cleaning at
Washington is emphasizes by
such evidence from stand pat or
gans of the rottenness of the stand.
pat party"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

1T is stated that the Areadid HaAey En-
ieypytse is about t change hands again. A
young man by the name OF Nations from
Farmin ton who has been working on the
sheet a few weeks, is to be the new pro-
prietor.-IRoN COUNTY REGISTER.
Get it boy. 1t means toll, pow
erty and a career unknown to
fame; but an unparalleled oppor-
tunity to do good. Handle our
"kid" brother with care Mr.. Axe
ElUinS Union Journal.
l have no ill-will against the
skid BROTHER" and hope he may
prove a commendable cotempor-
airy; but he has, with his purchase
OF the Enterprise, acquired a legacy
of falsehood, vituperation and
SANDER which he must cast from
him. There will be no personal
quarrel with him because of his
politics, but it is to be hoped that
he will not characterize those who
differ from him as grafters and
scoundrels, as has been the in.
grained policy of the paper he now
possesses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

| HAVE never been able to COM
prehend the reason or logic of the
individual advocating pensions for
ex-Presidents, or the solicitude ex-
pressed for the creation of hon
orary official position for them af-
ter the expiration Of their terms OF
office. To me, 1t seems that the
great honor Of serving as Chief
Executive OF this Republic ought
to suffice the ambition of any man,
and certainly the nation cannot be
held, for having conferred that
honor, to be under further obliga-
ton to him. In the kingdoms and
empires Of the old country, where
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

the Lords annointed rule by d.
vine right, fitting provision is
made for their majesties in perpetuo,
because they are set apart from
the common herd, and to labor
or provide for the morrow would
derogate from their dignity. But
here We are all s~overeigns; when
we make one of US President that
one is given the limit of exaltation,
and, | repeat, l cannot conceive
how it is to be held as enioining
further honor and official consider
alton for him. Maybe, however, 1
lack in up-to-date patriotism.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

she who puts his purse in his
head places it where no man can
take it from him." says a smart
paragraph going the rounds of the
press. Our Prohibition friends will
not agree to this. They contend
that, so utilized, the bar-keeper
usually gets the purse-hide, hoof,
horns and tallow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

ONLY two more affirmative votes
are required to afford the necessary
three-fourths vote for the income
tax amendment to the Constitution
of the United States. Ten States
are yet to vote on it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28
E. D. AXE, EDITOR.
VOLUME xLvI.

IF we are to pension ex-Presi-
dents, why not ex-Senators, ex-
Cabinet members, ex- Representa-
tives, and SO on all along down
the line?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

THE "offses' are all right and |
believe that Democrats ought to
fill them under a Democratic ad-
ministration - it is i'll keeping
house with unfriendly servants.
But there are matters of infinitely
greater moment now confronting
the party, and those representing
us should not be hurried and wor-
ried out of reason because of the
good things to be distributed.
Remedial legislation is needed;
it has been solemnly promised;
and the opportunities of friends
for place should not go to the linn
it of distraction. Let us be patient:
''all things come to him who
waits"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

TALK about peanut politics! The
placing of fourth-class post Offices
under civil service by President
Taft is Peanut Craftsmanship. He
didn't do it until his term was
nine tenths done, and the outlook
for reelection was so gloomy as
to be heart breaking. For one, l
don't care a cuss for the offices,
but it is the spirit of the thing that
gals and overcomes right thinking
people s'like a summer cloud"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

THE wild geese tell us (as per
expert Observatory that we are 20
have a mild winter. How can
such a blessing come amid the
wrack and ruin of the g. o. D.?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

CONGRESS re.assembles early
next month. Washington events
are awaited with interest, and that
interest will be all-absorbing after
the ides of March.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

A DOCTOR and a woman over at
Pennington are in Jail, charged
with infanticide. A greater sin to
cover up a lesser rarely succeeds,
but no matter how often this truth
is demonstrated, it seems of little
effect. The woman seeking to
cover her shame has some excuse;
but he who for money aids her in
her crime is beyond charitable
thought. l hope the accused in
this case may clear his name from
so foul a reproach.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-28

IT is gratifying that all three big
parties T pleased with the result
of the resent campaign: The Pro-
%gressives are satisfied with the
turning down of Taft, the Stand
pats are exultant that Teddy was
eliminated, while the Democrats
rejoice in the election of Wilson
and a Congress friendly to him.
And, come to think of it, even our
Socialist brethren are pleased over
the doubling of their vote of two
two years ago. What a happy
household!