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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

From the London Chronicle.
 TolSio.-In the olden days in Japan the embalmers were successful in securing an extraordinary amount of preservation in inc bodies on which they operated.
 The Japan Chronicle" draws attention 10 a case of this nature which has recent ly ome to light .n Kobe. The operations, which are being conducted by the munich pality, included the removal of some graves of the Aoyama family, situated in the Anyoji temple
 Two graves were opened belonging to old daimyo, who were buried about 200 years ago. The graves consisted of stone cells with large collins of earthenware. When the spaces between the cell walls and the wooden collins were opened those present were surprised to see that the bodies were in a state of perfect preser- vation, and had all the appearance of wax figures.
 The old Amagasaki lords lay in almost lifelike freshness, dressed in the pie turesque costume of an earlier day. Sev- eral valuable personal belongings were found in the graves, including two long swords womens hair ornaments, boxes of pocket inkstones, gold family seals, etc The bodies were inferred in tenn porary graves in the temple compound, pending the completion of permanent graves, which are under construction close by.
 The Aoyama family have consented to the personal relics being kept as curios- ities in the temple. .-Reuter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Stole Christmas Money Box


 "one of the most contemptible tricks that has come under my observation III some time was the theft of one of the little contribution boxes of the Salvation Army from the boarding house where reside on sixth avenue" said L. w. Rid enhour.
 "As is well known, the boxes were placed in many hotels, boarding houses and other prominent places to facilltate the raising of a fund to provide Cnrlst- mas cheer for the poor of the city, anu as was the case in this instance, the piah had met with a generous response run nersons residing in these places Ihe hox that was left with my landlady con tained a neat little sum in small coins, and had been placed on the mantel in the dining room, where the printed appear on it's sides served as a constant re- hinder to the young men of duty they owe to their less fortunate brothers-the pitiful victims of poverty and misfortune to whom fate has been most unlSind.
 "Wen, to make long story short some utterly heartless person has purlolned the box and it's contents from this home of which I speak, and l have only 10 say that the miserable wretch guilty or thls outrage must be totally devoid of any or the common instincts of humanity, to say nothing of his sad lack of the great spirit of charity and loving kindness so peau- tifully exemplified at this season by all believers in the teachings of that greatest of all apostles of Peace on earth, sooo will toward men,. The consensus Of opin- ion among the young men who had sought to aid the benevolent work of the Saliva ton Army through the medium of the stolen contribution box Is that the thett was committed by some negro.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
DO NOT FORGET MOTHER

From the Kansas City Journal
 oil had just been struck on the rough quarter section of Oklahoma farm land which for ten years had yielded only a scant living for the rugged settler, his wife and their four boys, now just about grown. While the mother busted herself with the dinner for the drillers the farmer and his sons stood near the flowing well and endulged in discus- sion s to how they should spend their newly acquired wealth.
 I'm a-going to take trip to Chicago and Niagara Falls" the oldest boy de- clared.
 Reckon I kin afford that horse and buggy Jason was offering fer s200 last week" The speaker doubtless hadn't forgotten the pink-cheeked daughter of the nearby neighbor.
 Now, boys, the father expostulated. Boys, don't be forgettin' your maw. Jes you remember how she's slaved for all of us these years We mustn't fer git to provide for her."
 Course we won't fergit maw,' replied the youngest lad. wen provide for her we'll git her new ax.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Tuberculosis Incipients

Concerning the present great cam paign to provide accomm odation for tuberculosis patients in hospitals and sanatoria in Birmingham" said secre- tary George Eaves. "it is interesting to note that a gradually increasing num- Der of incipients of the negro race are coming to light This is the result of our steady work of instruction.
 "On Friday a splendid opportunity came to save a negro lad of IS, true incipient. Scientific interest belongs to such cases. because we have yet to demonstrate the durability of consump- ton in that people. But to have the people come to us is a great victory, and now we must provide a place to treat them under right conditions.
 "It is fact that though many more known consumptives are on our lists in Birmingham, the death rate has de- creased, according to the health depart ment returns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Peace Envoys in London

The peace delegates have arrived in London, and the formal work of the conference will, no doubt, be be- gun tomorrow. The ambassadorial go-betweens are also ready to take a hand in the making of a new map of the near east.
 When the delegates begin their sit tings in the picture gallery of historic St. James palace, it is believed they will have no little trouble in defining the political position of three towns, Adrinaople, Salonica and Durazzo.
 Adrianople is still held by the Turks, and it's proximity to Constantinople will render it's retention by the Turks probable. The Turkish envoys may contend more sharply for Adrianople than for Salonica or Durazzo, both of which are practically estranged from Moslemism.
 A railroad comes straight down from Belgrade, the capital of Servia, to Salonica on the Aegean, not far from Greece. If Greece secures Salonica and all the territory between, together with the isles of the Mediter- ranean, she will be doubled in size and population, and will become a considerable maritime power.
 Durazzo is an unhealthy little town at present. Its location at the mouth of the Adriatic, opposite Brindisi, in Italy, and below Trieste and Plume, in Austria, renders it's possession a matter of deep interest. Austria would not, perhaps, object to a mere commercial outlet in. the hands of Servia, but she does not want at Durazzo a fortified naval base com-
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Theodore Roosevelt Again Nominee

"It is folly" said Colonel Roosevelt at Chicago last week, flor the repub- licans to waste time in thinking of any attempt to lure us back into the or ganization that they have made of such a character that no honest man can be in it.'
 This defines the attitude of the pro- gressive party towards any Root Shoot reorganization of the republi- can party. The progressives seem to expect no further recruits from that party and they are preparing to spend S50,OOO a year until 1916 to spread and develop their cult.
 To make long story short Theo- dore Roosevelt is today as much the nominee of the progressive party as he will be in 1916. He is actually in the race and he is in it to stay. When the Evangelist Mills proposed last week Colonel Roosevelt as the stand ard bearer of 1916 the demonstration recalled the days of last August in the Coliseum convention.
 It is not often that presidential campaign is plainly outlined four years in advance. Perhaps similar instance does not exist in our entire history. There will in the natural course of events be democratic standard bearer, but there does not seem to be ray of hope for a repub- lican nominee, and there will perhaps be none. There is small room for one at any rate, and a second overwhelm- ing defeat would put an end to the party that fought out the civil war and then added the dark chapter of
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manding the entrance of the Adriatic, and controlled it may be by Russia.
 Italy wants no Gibraltar opposite
 Brindisi. This it is that makes
 Durazzo a great problem in the Lon don conference, and Salonica and Adrianople are next in rank. All three present problems that cannot readily be determined after war that brought no glory to the Turks-a war in which Italy and Austria and Russia had no part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Regarding Ornamental Trees

This is the time of the year to set out trees and it is hoped that citizens who own homes and have an eye for the beautiful will pay more attention to the character of the tree they plant for shade or ornamental purposes" said ". M. Lindsay
 '.The Carolina poplar, which is prac- tically the same as the cottonwood, grows fast and becomes large tree in a few years after the sapling state. But 1t is undesirable for streets and parks because it's leaves fall early-as early as August and sometimes even as early as July Moreover the wood of this tree is very brittle and cannot with stand hard winds.
 "The silver leaf maple is an excel lent tree for this climate. It grows moderately fast, is shapely and beauti- full to look upon and it's leaves remain until autumn. The hackberry and the large leaf elm are among the other de- sirable trees; but whatever we do let us stop planting the Carolina poplar"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Bull Moose Enthusiasm

Judge Oscar R. Hundley has returned from Chicago all aglow over the bull moose conference, in which he took part.
 Tt was a great meeting, the national progressive conference" said Judge Hundley yesterday. Every state in the union except Nevada was represented. Among the things that were stressed was the non-sectional character of the new party The south is 10 be treated the same as the north, east or west.
 Colonel Roosevelt was in fine form. He was never in stronger physical or mental condition, and while he did not say that he would be a candidate for the presidency in 1916, it was the unanimous sentiment of the conference that we woudl nominate him and elect him.
 ''The old republican party has gone to pieces and the next campaign will be fought out between the democrats and the progressives. I myself think, and it was the opinion of all the others in Chi cago, that Roosevelt will easily sweep the country in 1916."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
RUTH

By Thomas Hood.
 She stood breast-high amid the corn, Clasped by the golden light of morn, Like the sweetheart of the sun, Who many glowing kiss had won. On her cheek an autumn flush, Deeply ripen'd-such a blush
 In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses fell, Which were blackest none could tell. But long lashes velrd a light That had else been all too bright. And her hat with shady brim, Made her tressy forehead dim: Thus she stood amis the stocks, Praising God with sweetest looks. Sure, I said, heav'n did not mean, Where I reap thou should'st but glean; Lay thy sheaf adown and come,
 Share my harvest and my home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Raising Large College Fund

Birmingham college, under the presidency of the Rev. Dr. J. D. Simpson, is doing excellent work, but it will do larger and better work when additional buildings are erected and when a substantial endowment IS yielding revenue. A fund of $25o,ooo is now being raised. Half of the money is to be used for new buildings and half is to be invested as perma- nent endowment.
 The college was established by the North Alabama conference of the M. E. Church, South, and at the recent meeting of the conference held in Bir- mingham the sum of $8O,OOO was raised. There should be no question now but that the entire $250,00O will be in sight in the early future. The raising of S25O,O0O will reflect great credit upon the friends of the col lege, but that amount should be doubled and it, doubtless, will be.
 The college trustees have appointed a committee of three well known citi- zens to act as an investment commit tee. The sum of $125,000 for new buildings will make a splendid start, but a quarter of a million can be profitably expended for physical equipment, and with a quarter of a million invested at or per cent Bir- mingham college would be placed on such a high plane as to make it a strong rival of the older and richer educational institutions of learning in other sections of the United States.
 The Rev. J. B. Cumming, financial agent of the college, is working stead fastly and successfully, it is said, in his canvass for subscriptions, and it is hoped that at the next commence ment the trustees will be able to an- nounce the completion of the $250,000 fund. The slogan should then be, "Let's raise another $250,000."
 Birmingham college owns splendid property in this city-nearly 70 acres on the Owenton hill inside the city limits. The students, therefore, breathe the same pure country air that the rural boy breathes and in no county in the state can faculty or stu dent body look out upon more en- chanting prospect than Owenton com mands. This college should become to Birmingham, in time, what some of the celebrated universities are to large northern cities. If the prosper ! ous Methodists keep up their generous spirit there will certainly be no lack of financial support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
GRADUALLY GROWING ABUsIvl

From the Washington Star.
 "Jim" Mann of Illinois, Uncle Joe Can non and Representative Stanley were all at dinner in the Press club. Uncle Joe asked Mir. Stanley whether or not the report on the Steel investigations would be a top shorter, and the Kentuckian smiled one of those imperturable smiles of his. Then Uncle Joe started on a story.
 Joe Blackburn told me once that he was walking down the street in a nice old town down in that sleepy south country The cunnel had on 75s black hat, with a brim about a yard wide, and he was chewing tomacco:
 How do, Mistah Backbuhn.'
 How do, cunnel; wheah have yo' been?'
 'Wheah have I been? Wheah have I been? Why I just been down heah to Mistah Brickey's hotel, sah, and have just had the most powahful argument you evah heard, sah with Cunnel Stroth- ers'
 Z" What was the argument about, cum 'nel?'
 We argued about the state of south- ern democracy, sah. We Tipped coin to sec who would go first and he won. He led off and argued for two solid hours, and then, sah, I got back at him for two hours
 You got the best of him, didn't you. cunnel?
 :" Got the best of him? Mistah Black buhn, l started out by calling him 8 low down, black hearted, traitorous and ungentlemanly yellow dog, and got strong CT and stronger till the two hours were up.'
 And that" said Uncle Joe. lis the way you'd better start that Steel trust report-if you wish to get anybody to read if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

The six normal schools of Alabama turn out only 15O teachers year. and the state needs 1000 new teachers. every year owing to the losses through marriage. The lack of teachers in this state is a serious prOblem
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But all of us want good cheer. good food good living and good roads.
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 And in this connection I would say that the new Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county is going about things i'll the right spirit and with perfect eclat. They are finding out what other people are doing-for instance. Atlanta. And they propose to do things on the right basis and make for Jefferson county a road system which will be the pride of the world.
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 These men of the Board of Revenue want to keep pace with the upbuilding of Birmingham. They want to keep in the same class with Gordon craw- ford Frank Crockard and Rick Wood ward and others of the same type who have taken advantage of the natural
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THEN HE SuRsIpEp.

Madam. I refuse ever again to stand on a windy street corner for an indefinite period of time while you and another woman unwind yards and yards of con- versation."
 Don't get huffy, Henry. I wasn't so busy talking that couldn't watch you out of the corner of one eye and I saw you try to firt with at least seven over dressed females while I was describing my new hat to Mrs. Brinkley."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

~V this 10th day of December-ten days before Christmas-there should
 be good cheer and good nature and good spirit between all people.
 The Christmas spirit predominates the children. This spirit should be cheered and encouraged and made much of.
 How the little tots come into one Tn the morning and they ask what Santa Claus is going to bring them; and tell one what he or she hopes Santa Claus will bringl
 Be he the father or she the mother there is a sympathy and a respect and fellow feeling for the little one who feels that he wants something.
 We all want something.
 Some of us want ton of coal, and some of us want a new suit of clothes and there are many of us who want an in crease in salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
NOTHING DOING.

The swellest maid we've lately seen Was seated in a limousine, But seemed so cold and naughty, too. We merely took a fleeting view
 And then we passed right on. Tn truth she wore a glacial look. As one who simply could not brook The vulgar thr ,ng who used their feet To plod along the crowded street,
 And so We passed right on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
THE BOOK LOVER.

THE BOOK LOVER. A well-loved book, An easy chair And the bibiiophile Is free from care, Nor reeks he what The world may say Of how he whi1es His time away. The hours fly
 On golden wings And rare Romance Her halo filings Der sordid scenes And troubles, too, Until life's ills
 Are hid from view. No king is more Content than he, Fen though a wight Of low degree; While happy thoughts His mind engage, All conjured by
 The printed page. Let wild winds howl And blizzards roar, Let winter make The landscape hoar While upward leaps The blazing fire Sweet Fancy's spell Will never tire. What though his days With woe are filled Until his heart
 For aye is stilled Misfortune's frown Hell bravely brook When solaced by A well-loved book.
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ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

landings afforded into the basement, and, while picking himself up, had the pleas ure of hearing his wife call out: ,John did you break the pitcher?" NO, didn't" said John, 'but I'll be dinged if l don't. t."-Henry w. Grady.
 A STUNNING GIRL. No murderess
 Is Bertha Bays,
 Although she has
 Some killing ways.
 PAUL COOh
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reconstruction and the still darker chapter of high protection and trust promotion. The old party is dead. It met it's fate somewhat suddenly and unexpectedly, but it cannot truthfully be said that it came undeservedly, without warning. Among the rank and file no mourning badges will be
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REFLECTIONS OF BACHELOR

From the New 1Urh fIesS'
 The quickest way to find out anybody isn't to be trusted is to trust him.
 What makes a girl cross is to find chance to be cheerful over helping her IT other.
 Married men get into debt because they have family, and unmarried ones be- cause they haven't.
 A man can be more of a philosopher over stepping on somebody's toe than having somebody step on his.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
NOT ovERBURDENED.

''To look at Dikins, you would think he carried great weight on his should CTS"
 "Yes, but all he carries there is his head and that's rather light"
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At the time we make professor Presi- dent, Yale university will make an ex- President professor. He will live in New Haven, but he will practice law in New will continue to summer at Beverly.
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ings in preference to the long lear The virgin short leaf has a coarse very thick heavy bark. It is practically all heart.
 "The second growth of short leat' commonly called old field pine, Will grow to a size that will cut rom lz to IS inches in 10 or 15 years rms timber is largely sap and not near SO valuable as the older growth.
 "The most valuable cuts of some sawmiIls is an occasional 'burley.' This timber highly polished presents a beau tiful curl of grain and suggests that it is produced by miscarrlase ol limbs-that is, the tree is bunfpy all up its trunk to where the limbs reach mt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Rl RlEMIsHES

i've just been reading a newspaper article on farming under the water"
 "Pd like to see how corn crop would look under water
 q wouldn't. The corns people show along the bathing beaches look bad enough, without being magniaed under water"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

The Housekeepers' league, made up of women in Philadelphia, have sold 64SO,0OO eggs all told and have brought the price for fresh eggs down to 24 cents dozen. They have GO stations in operation. A sim liar campaign is to be inaugurated in New York
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A Few, Maybe

From the Walker County News.
 One lady in Montgomery owns SIX dollar bill and another is the proud pos sessor of an eight dollar piece of cur rency. While nothing was said apout u we suppose there are few i've ana ten dollar bills in that city also
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James Otis Kaler is dead at the age of 54. In 1877 he induced the Harpers to pub fish his first book, "Toby Tyler" and it was great success. Before he died he had written 14S books for boys. He was known as James Otis, but his real name was James Otis Kaler.
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A Bnd omen

From the Andalusia Star.
 Governor Wilson wore turn-down col lar at a state dinner. Democratic in his wearing apparel, too-but what do appil- cants for office think about the urn down variety?
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Rlense stands Alone

From the Mobile Register.
 Southern governors defend the lynching of negroes guilty of crimes against wom- en.-New York World. Is not this slip: What governor, save Blease, has advo- cated lawlessness?
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Women vote in Kansas now, and the judges declare that they must begin to serve on juries. They have more time for jury duty than men, and they must do their share of jury duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

Pellagra is spreading rapidly. Alabama has had 2314 known cases that caused S37 deaths. The disease is found in all parts of the country, but there are more cases in proportion to population in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
seriaus Infringement

From the Colbert County Reporter
 The order of a court in Wilkesbarre, Pa. that a man must take a bath at least once in three weeks looks Ike an invasion of our personal liberty.
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The Whitney and Morse homes on Fifth avenue, New York, at the corner of Fifty-seventh street, have been sold. The two lots are 1O0x13 feet, and the price was $225O, ,O00. The property was once the home of William C. Whitney. It is to be used for business purposes. The price is even higher than is asked for an exten- sion of Birmingham's new postoffice site.
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St. Louis is excited over the approach ing debut of Miss Lois Campbell the only child of a light and power company man. She will inherit $6O, GOO.
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A Happy Editor

From the Piedmont Journal.
 To whom now is the gobble of MT Turkey not more musical than the strains of Sousa's band?
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REFITTING.

We note with interest that a member of the celebrated 'Mumm's Extra Dry'' family has been shot by wealthy Amer ican woman in Paris. M. Mumm appears to be living up to the traditions of the particular brand of wine which has made his family name a by-word in all the rag zle-dazzle cafes of the world.
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After two years of baffled inquiry the police admit they cannot find Dorothy Arnold who disappeared from Fifth ave- nue in broad daylight over two years ago.
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STATE PRESS
"Up to the PeepuI"

From the Rockford Chronicle.
 If Governor Conner does decide to take a cabinet place who will attend to Milton smith and the l.. & N. railroad?