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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Politics and Gambling

'It will be interesting to watch tho betting in New York on Theodore Roose- velts chances for the republican nomina- tion," said man about town. "The large gamblers come very near being on the winning side in political campaigns. I know from reading that the largest bet ting on political question was in 1884, when the gamblers bet that James G. Blaine would defeat Grover Cleveland The sporting men put up large sums or money on Blaine. Prominent Wall street brokers, taking their cue from the pro- fessional sports, risked large amounts on the republican nominee. That was the only time that recall when the gamblers lost on politics. They lost. however, only by a close shave, for Cleveland was not only elected by the skin of his teeth, carrying
 New York by plurality of less than 11oO, but it was seen after the votes were ecounted that the Burchard blunder was
 the only thing that caused Blaine's de- feat The Rev. Dr. Burchard uttered his
 tnfelicitous phrasc-'Rum, Romanism and Rebellion few days before the cleo
 tion. Of course, the gamblers could not foresee that blunder and from their pro-
 fessional point of view they were right in thinking that Grover Cleveland stood
 a poor chance.
 "In 1888 there was comparatively little betting, but professional gamblers who put up money put 1t on Harrison, ana they won. In 1892 the gamblers bet to limited extent on Cleveland's nomination, but they bet heavily on his election and won easily.
 "I don't know how they will look at Roosevelts candidacy. If we find within the next two or three days that the New York gamblers are betting that Roosevelt will be nominated will be very much in- clined to think that the ex-Presdent will head the republican ticket. If, on the other hand, they bet on Taft the out look for Roosevelt will be poor indeed. "By the way, there are two or three business like sports in Birmingham who always bet on elections and always win One of these gamblers won big money on the prohibition amendment election. He did not rush into the betting business
 but studied the situation, had reports from l friends in various parts of the state, and after being satisfied that the amend
 ment was going to be defeated, he wen' | out after bets and got them. The sams
 man won big money again in the recent liouor election in Jefferson county. I dt
 not know whether he is a republican or a democrat, or what his views about Roose welt may be, but he is apt to be on th'
 winning side when it comes to putting ul
 money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Burton TO Rem.In in Birmineham

Burton To Remain In B1fm1n gnam "The business public can but be glad to learn that Mir. B. B. Burton will continue 10 live in Birmingham said member Of the Chamber of Commerce.
 This city is particularly attractive to young men. and 1t is safe to say that in no large community in the United States has the young man such a splendid chance of rising rapidly as he has right here MT. Burton is a conspicuous example or this local tendency or characteristic. He came to Birmingham stranger less than hVe years ago. A native of Richmond he made good there and in Norfolk, being promoted from the latter city to the office of the Cable company in Birmingham. He took leading position in business, musi- cal and club circles at once, and before he had been here 12 months he was recog- nized as citizen of exceptional pupnc spirit. He greatly increased the business of the piano concern for which he was working, and he did much to promote the cause of high class music. A year ago he was elected president Of the State Fair association and under his management Q most successful fair was held last De- tober. n
 MT. Burton is not only widely known In the Birmingham district but throughout northern Alabama. It was feared at one time, after the Cable company fire, that MT. Burton would make business connec- tions which would take him away from this city. But his announcement that ne had accepted position with the Foroes Piano company settles his place of resi- dence He will continue to be Birmins- ham booster and have his shoulder to the wheel in Chamber of Commerce activi- ties'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
A NARROW VALE .t.n In~ersol1

0. Life is a narrow vale between the cold And barren peaks of two eternities. We strive in vain to look beyond the
 heights. We cry aloud; the only answer Is the echo of our wailing cry. From the voiceless lips of the unreplying
 dead There comes no word; but in the night of
 death Hope sees star. and listening love can
 hear The rustic of a wing. These myths were born of hopes, and
 fears, and tears, And smiles: and they were touched and colored
 By all there is of joy and grief between Tho rosy dawn of birth, and deaths sad
 night. E They clothed even the stars with passion, And gave to gods the faults and frailtes Of the son of men. In them the winds And waves were music. and all the lakes and Streams. springs. mountains, woods and perfumed dells, Were haunted by 2 thousand fairy torms,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
A KING GEORGE sroRY

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Shortly before his departure for India, King George was visiting at a country house near the scene of one of Oliver Cromwell's battles. StrollinE out one morning alone he met the village black smith. II say. my good fellow said his majesty genially. II understand there was big battle fought here" ''Well-er," stammered the blacksmith, recognizing and saluting the king, 'T did ave round or two with Bill the potman. but didn't know your majesty 'ad card of it'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Coal Lands

Leo Steiner was right when he was quoted the other day as saying that coal lands in Alabama were low in price com- pared with coal property in West Virginia and other states, or words to that ef- feet" remarked J. R. Ryan, vice presi- dent of the Corona Coal and Iron com pany, and a pioneer in the coal trade.
 "The coal business in this district is very brisk now. It is more active. indeed, than usual, and am expecting to see &C., tivity through the year. In view of the large expansion of the Alabama coal trade coal acreage values will. in the nature of things, rise appreciably.
 "Coal acreage that could have been bought for slO or $15 few years age would look cheap at 6o today, and the same property will look cheap at $1Oo ar acre two or three years hence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

for a new one. Franklin's work was valuable, but it was not essential. The steam engine would have come even if Watt had not lived. One of these two might be stricken out to make room for the man who has striven for the submerged portion of mankind wonderfully we'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Truck Farm Work Delayed

Truck farmers are much bebind -f their early spring work" said pr. A Masberg, the well known pharmacist, whe happens to be also a farm owner. having half interest in a 14 acre truck farm al North Birmingham and large interest in a black belt plantation
 Trucking is naturally profitable in the Birmingham district, but we have hao such a rough winter and winter which has fingered longer than usual, that al the end of February nothing has beer done in the way of spring planting. All early vegetables, therefore. will be late excuse the paradox. But the winter has been just right for the peach crop. Geor' gia and Alabama orchards will probably have record breaking yields"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
UNDERWOOD

From the Charlotte Observer.
 "If Underwood is nominated we al- most believe the Charlotte Observer would turn democrat" says the Columbia State. Not at all, not at all the Observer would simply stay democratic. Our only reason for supporting Underwood Is that he is . democrat. without any frills and fiounces or populistic vagaries to alienate the sup port of democratic voters. He has not given way to the fads and follies of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Roosevelt,s Candidacy

New York Tribune: The Tribune regrets that Colonel Roosevelt is again, seeking the republican nomination for the presi- dency. His candidacy. because of person. al relations formerly existing, can hardly fail to engender unusual political bitter nees and create . breach among repub- licans wider than rival candidates ordi- narily produce. and in year when the party will need it's full strength to win. Colonel Roosevelt would have served best the party that has often honored him generously by remaining in the back ground.
 No public exigency drass him into the arena There are no principles whose service requires this candidacy. President Taft is denied the title of progressive only with a monstrous disregard of the sacts. The difference between him and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Can the Ki.s Do No wronsl

T have awaited for the ever ready
 critics who. with jealous and watch-
 full eye, sit over against the gates
 wherein pass the mighty in our public affairs. to draw the bow on Roosevelts anarchistic attacks on the courts" said an observant man.
 Just suppose that Gompers or Flu gene Debs had given uterance to the criticisms of the highest state court as did Roosevelt in his Columbus speech in alluding to the New York tribunals ruling in the laborers' liability act, would not some of the governors who implored Roosevelt to save us (from what?) have cried out to stone them, or imprison them! This part of the speech is sap thrown to the socialistic and
 radical classes in the labor organiza-
 tions
 "The explanation which the ex-Presi- dent and avowed candidate makes, that he does not favor recalling judges. but the nullifying by initiative If need be, or referendum in some instances, the findin0 of those. judges. Well. if the
 suprems court of state can have its
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

THE GAY BACHELOR. He comes home lates But what of that? No wife doth wait
 Up in his flat; The truth to state, Not cen a cat. With careless air e He doffs his clothes: Some here, some there. His garments throws / And 'thout prayer To bed he goes. What dreams may come, It matters not; Though often glum
 For's lonely lot, A shrew, hei hum! Ones life could blot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
REFLECTIONS OF 4 BACHELOR

From the New York Press. Unless sentiment wears it's Sunday hest clothes it cuts the poorest figure of all.
 A man who owns a bank always acts as he owned all the public's money in it.
 Wanting to do for your fellow man Is theory; being done by your fellow man is a fact. > Three square meals day make for morality more successfully than the Ten Commandments. x
 The longest story a man ever hears Is the one he wanted to tell himself, but some other fellow got ahead of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
INSPIRED.

INSPIRED. "A sign of spring." The poet says; Then starts to sing Heart-moving lays Bout birds and trees And Hitting streams; Blooms on the leas And golden dreams, A vernal show
 Most fair to see, And winds that blow From Already.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

And now comes an ex-official of the navy declaring that the country needs a dreadnaught for every star on the flag. This measure of a navy, If good at all, means that the ships should be propor- toned to the stars. A small star means a small ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Noble trees were sacrificed last year to make 3oo,ooo,ooO lead pencils, and other for ests went to make the paper the pencils called for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Twenty Greatest Men

Disguised with MT. Carnegie's list of 'the 20 greatest men" of the worlds history, Editor Stead of the Review of Reviews wrote to 100 of the greatest living men, but the most of the 100 were too busy to reply. Over 20, however, did and out of their replies MT. Stead has constructed a new list of the worlds greatest men in all history, as follows:
 Shakespeare Michelangelo Columbus Franklin Julius Caesar Abraham Lincoln Euttenberg Moses Newton Socrates Dante St. Paul barwin Watt Stephenson Confucius Homer Charlemagne /Buddha Luther Aristotle
 A This is a pretty good list. The Car ,egie list is no longer in the running. ut should not the name of Booth \ en. William Booth--be entered in the } St of the 20? He is living, it is true.
 all living men he has accomplished
 "a lifetime and in an altrustic man.
 more perhaps than any one else
 , can be named.
 1t is easy to suggest the name of
 e head of the Salvation Army 8uch easier than it is to strike out a Asme in Nthe Stead list to make room
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
GEORGIA sURMIsE

From the Columbus EnQuirer-Sun.
 MT. Underwood says treacherously easy is the transition from centralization of governwent> to a personalization of gov ernment and then to usurpation of gov ernment Wonder if the Alabamian had the colonel in mind when he said that;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

A carload of apple seeds from Nor mandy. France, passed through Kansas City last week. The duty on the 42.0O pounds was s16S0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

The race of Amundsen and Scott to the south pole is far more interesting than the race to the north pole was between PearY and Doc Cook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Mexico also has money trust from
 which they desire to be freed. The money trust is world wide. It's foul hands are oa all honest men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
RATHER STARTLING.

"A terse form of advertising is often very effective
 Quite so''
 'Still, think the manager of a mov- ing picture theatre overreached himself when he advertised a film reproduction of Dantes Inferno as Hell in a Mov- ing Picture'''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Andrew Carnegie says there is no com petition. Jim Hill says there is. One of these esteemed magnates will be sem fenced to the Ananias club. tr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
POPULAR SUBJECTS.

When two men meet upon the street 'Tis puzzling to say whether They'll plunge right into politics Or talk about the weather.
 Birmingham fAge-Herald. And you can gamble all you've got, No matter who they are, Before they part they'll say lot About the great T. R.
 Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Champ Clark may have the strongest face in the presidential race, but the colonel has the strongest teeth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

The cowboy is in the ring, but Taft is holding the White House until a demo- crat can be elected and inaugurated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

A movement has been started to transfer Mount Vernon to the government. abolish the fee and make it free public me morial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Yuan Shi Kai went from a job in one administration to become boss in another administration. This is playing politics for all 1t Is worth =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

In the glad springtime no team finishes last. In the fall season it is found that some team must do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

The decolete peach crop in Missouri is pnching itself to see if the last blizzard did it harm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Missouri will not at any rate kick Champ Clarks dawg aroun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

The turkey trot is popular in Paris, and this shows that it must be pretty bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

When Pu Vi grows up the laundry busi- ness will still be prosperous and avail able.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Jan Kubelik reports that his fiddle has already earned more than $1,000,OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

A Missouri girl demands s2O,000 for seven kisses. Prices are going up every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

The Lands will play the houn' dawg song at Baltimore, but it will not be done to advance Champ Clark's belated boom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Anarchy is fast becoming the normal condition of Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Lent is here, but politics will take nj vacation this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
UNDERWOOD AT HIS POST

Mexico seems to be full of professions revolutionsts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
LIVELIER LORE.

LIVELIER LORE. There goes Professor Moocher. He knows all about the habits of field mice.' He couldn't interest half as many people as the man who could tell them all about the habits of musical comedy star"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

t4 SAD.
 T. R. announced.
 The nation listened;
 In poor Taft's eye tear-drop glistened.
 ROUNDABOUT WAY. ''Dobson is going in for art" ''Why, Dobson can't paint" "Of course not. He merely wants to get acquainted with a few models" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

The cowboy is in the ring, but Taft is holding the White House until demo- crat can be elected and inaugurated.
 
 Champ Clark may have the strongest face in the presidential race. but the colonel has the strongest teeth.
  In the glad springtime no team finishes last In the fall season it is found that some team must do so.
  The decollete peach crop in Missouri Is pinching itself to see if the last blizzard did it harm. When Pu Yi grows up the laundry busi- ness will still be prosperous and avail able.
 The turkey trot is popular in Paris, and this shows that it must be pretty bad. A Missouri girl demands s2O,0o0 for seven kisses. Prices are going up every day. Jan Kubelik reports that his fiddle has already earned more than s1,oooOOo. Missouri will not at any rate kick Champ Clarks dawg aroun.
 Anarchy is fast becoming the normal condition of Mexico. ! Lent is here, but politics will take no vacation this year.
 Mexico seems to be full of professional revolutionists.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-19
Stables For Rent.

o~No~0-N~~~NN~NN-~-~-~~o~-~
NICE, large brick stable, suitable for
horse and carriage or garage. 104 s.
Pryor. NJ. 2751-L. 1880
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Furnished Apartments For Rent.


FOR RENT-Beautiful, small, steam
heated kitchenette apartment in the
saint Bride. Inquire apartment g. so East
Cain. or phone Ivy 42S 9-17-24
FOR RENT-Furnished three-room apart
ment, IN new modern apartment in In
man Park. Will rent for a few months
or longer period. Phone Ivy 45S4-J
43-1S-9
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-19
Hotels for Sale.

HOTEL FOR SALE-One of the best
hotels in the state Of Georgia clean
commercial business; AZ rooms; three
stories, up TO date. situated in the most
thriving town in middle eastern Georgia
Address Charles +. Thompson. POI Equi-
table Building, Atlanta, Ga 64-f9-9
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Unfurnished Rooms Wanted

BUSINESS WOMAN wants one or two
UNFINISHED rooms; give price. Box
80, care Georgian 57-19-9
WANTED-By couple two or three rooms
with board convenient, in West End
Phone West 1001-L. 9-19-19
unfurnished rooms with
bath; good location; first floor preferred;
state price. P, o. Box 1888, City. 1880
WANTED = -Four unfurnished rooms;
steam heated preferred Adults. w l.
p, II East Cain. 1919
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GYPSY QUEEN.

Is NOW LOCATED Ia tent. corner For
S}th and Luckie. can be consulted on
am AFFAIRS of llfc Charges moderate
satisfaction guaranteed. 6-25-l3
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Office Space For Rent.

OFFICE SPACE for rent to approved ten
ant Apply to 1921 Gambler Bldg 54-1S-9
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Help Wanted-Male and Female.


EIRST-CIASS cook, also butler who un-
derstands waiting on dining table. 241
West Peachtree 52-l9-g
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Stores For Rent.

MY ENTIRE building, 1856 whitehall,
having bank vault with box office fix
lures, suitable for insurance office. bank
or store Address T. A. Flooding, Atlanta,
Ga. 9-13-13
FOR RENTING best storeroom in Madi-
son, Morgan county, Georgia, and the
best location in this hustling city; 40, 900
county last year: and Madison catches
the bulk of this business; over two mil
lion dollars worth of cotton sold annually;
size of storeroom 25X120 feet all newly
repaired and renovated. Address Paul
NJ. Atkinson 9-16- al
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Statesmen Wanted.
Teachers Wanted.

W ANIEI-A few more teachers for
rural, winter and spring schools FIVE,
slA and seven months; good salaries
Register Teachers Agency. Register Ga
10 %
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Furnished Houses For Rent.

MOST attractive six-room bungalow,
completely furnished, north side; best
OF everything; only first class tenants de-
sired; no children. Phone Ivy 1921.
9-18-26
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Sewing Machines.

WE RENT new machines with complete
set OF attachments for 81 per month,
also machines repaired, prompt delivery.
Both phones 1893 Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company ~ Whitehall. 9-l4-44
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WANTED-By October for a term Of
four or five months, modern or 6-room
house or apartment; north side; state To-
cation and price. Address Modern. care
Southern Bell Telephone Company 9-1S-3
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Basement For Rent.


FOR Reimbursement, four rooms and
bath. Apply 1853 CORTLAND street
31-1s-9
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Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms
Wanted.

GENTLEMAN wants furnished or I'M
furnished room and private bath
North side. Not boarding house State
location and terms B. E, w, care Geor-
gian. 9-19-27
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Situations Wanted-Male.

MAN with many years experience in trade
journal work Is open for proposition
satisfactory references. Address Box 613.
care Georgian 79-14-9
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Furnished Rooms For Rent.

ANTED-Rooms; part Of cottage or
cottage; prefer furnished or partly FUR
fshed. adults. CaIl NJ. 4646-J. b6-Is-9
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Needle Work.

EMBROIDERY. designing fine sewing
and darnIng 10 Baltimore place Ivy
1855 S"2S-S
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Furnished Apartments Wanted.

WANTED-Three or four-room apart-
ment; north side. State location and
price. Address Box 1412. City 42-19-9
WANTED-TO RENT FOUR OR
FIVE-ROOM FURNISHED
APARTMENT OR FLAT. MUST
BE MODERN. GIVE FULL
PARTICULARS. REFERENCES
GIVEN. ADDRESS BOX 499.
CARE GEORGIAN. 1882
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Help Wanted-Male

W Al ED Dung men TO learn pharrna-
cA this fan. Demand for our graduates
tNcetus supply Next session begins Oc-
tooer l. Southern College Of Pharmacy,
~ l.nckie street. Atlanta Ca Sill
NANTEp-At once FOR out OF town com
petent man 10 take charge or planting
force and OF park work in general: state
experience and expected salary. Address
tark. Box 10, care Georgian a-17-19
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Furnished Houses Wanted.

WANTED-Up-to-dat furnished bunga-
low or apartment by young couple: re-
fined; references exchanged. G., Box 81,
care Georgian. 4-1S-9
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FOR SALE-Lot Of best quality thing
any style and size desired This is an
unusual bargain at prices far below reg
ular See or write w NJ Bricken, %
East Alabama St, City. e-is-27
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Furnished Rooms For Rent.


FOR RENT-One furnished front room,
close in; steam heat; hot and cold wa
ter, electric lights. all modern conven-
iences. Phone Main lS23-I. 9-lE-l0