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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

does not seem to be so pronounced as IL was g years ago when General Grant failed to receive the nomination after he had been out of office four years. 1 usually vote the republican ticket and 1 expect to vote for Taft. If Roosevelt had been content to wait another four years and announce himself a candidate then he would have had cnch.
 NO President is reelected except when conditions make it particularly desirable that the incumbent continue in office an- other term. General Harrison was an able President but he was defeated for reelection, just as Cleveland had been de- fated by Harrison in 1888. Mckinley was reelected, but he was an especially strong man and had conducted a successful war. While I regard Mr. Taft as a sincere, straightforward gentlemen it will probably be his lot to meet defeat. Should demo- crat succeed Taft, that democrat, accord ing to the usual rule, would be defeated by a republican in 1916. Roosevelt, were he drafted by the republican party, would be the one to succeed the democrat. But as it is Rooseevlt is done for po- litically. The blunder that he and his friends are making now will cause his place in history to be minimized, whereas, had he waited until 1916 he would have enjoyed the distinction of having been the first man to serve as President longer than eight years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

on gains or profits from business, privileges or employments, in view of the instances in which taxation on business, privileges or employments has assumed the guise of an excise tax and been sustained as such."
 This exception so plainly noted and even commended led President Taft to say that an income tax could be de- vised that would conform to the con- stitution. This, too, is the basis no doubt of the belief on MT. Under woods part that the proposed excise tax would be declared constitutional.
 It would be tax or license or priv ilege laid on business, and in no case has such tax been declared void. In the war with Spain an excise tax was laid on sugar and oil refining as meas ured by income, and it was sustained by the supreme court.
 At any rate the proposed tax is just and the country wants it. The more it is studied the more satisfactory will it appear to be. It taxes wealth in- stead of consumption. Taxes imposed on consumption fall largely on lean incomes, and they will no doubt be gradually weeded out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
At Rick,yood Ball Park

T notice that there is not good walk from the South Ensey car line to the Redwood ball park said a fan who had been cut to see the Barons practice. T think that the management of the park should either build a cement sidewalk to the park before the season opens, or i'm prove the cinder path that leads to the grounds,
 "A sanitary sewer is being built along the roadside and this has practically ruined the clnder path. On the other side of the street the rains have played havoc with the walk and there is now no walk way 10 tine park.
 Tn case the ground should be wet or muddy. -any lady that might go out to the park would be greatly discomforted. There is mtah traffic along that street, aud I feel sure that the park owners will fix up the paths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
NATURE NEVER DID BETRAY

By Wordsworth.
 Nature never did betray The heart that loved her; 'tis her privilege. Through all the years of this our life, to
 lead From joy to joy; for she can so inform The mind that is within us, so impress With quietness and beauty. and so fed With lofty thoughts, that neither evil tongues, Rash judgements, nor the sneers of selfish
 men, Nor greetings where no kindness is, nor
 all The dreary intercourse of daily life, Shall e'er prevail against us, or disturb Our cheerful faith. that all which we be- Is full of blessings Therefore let the
 moon Shine on thee in thy solitary walk; And let the misty mountain winds be free To blow against thee and in after years, When these wild ecstacies shall be ma-
 tured Into a sober pleasure, when thy wind Shall be mansion for all lovely forms. Thy memory be as a dwelling place For all sweet sounds and harponies; oh,
 then, If solitude, or fear, or pain, or grief, Should be thy portion. with what healing
 thoughts Of tender joy wilt thou remember m. And these my exhorationA,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
FIND NEW SERUM

From the New York American. . A remarkable discovery that is expected to rapidly cut down the high mortality from pulmonary tuberculosis. and other ailments that cause excessive hemor- images has been made by physicians at Bellevue hospital. After months of ex- perimental work they have produced a serum which they declare will prevent the occurrence, or almost immediately stop hemorrhages.
 During the last few weeks the new remedy has been used with almost in- variable success on patients at Bellevue. Most of those treated were tubercular victims. It was also used on several cases of internal hemorrhages and on a boy who had bled for week after two of his teeth were extracted.
 The research work that led to the dis covery was based on the theory that hem orrhages are caused by the condition of the blood itself. When one or more of the constituent parts of the blood is lacking. or when certain constituents are present to an abnormal percentage, the blood breaks down the capillares and hemorrhages follows. The task which the physicians set for themselves was to find and supply the missing blood constitu- ents.
 They decided to get the blood materials from fl horses that were supplanted in the ambulance service by motor vehicles. A pint of blood was taken from each of the animals and treated, creating color less fluid. This fluid constitutes the serum and supplies the missing constitu- ents that are, in most eases. required to prevent hemorrhages.
 Thus far the serum has been successful in almost all cases.'' said one of the Belle vue doctors. "In fact. the failures were so few that we consider the serum com plete success It is true, however, that 1t has no effect whatever on some persons.
 Dr. Charles Norris directed the research work and was assisted by Drs. c. w.. Field and NJ F. Hall. They tested it on mice. rabbits and other animals before it was used on the hospital patients. Dr. Charles F. Baxter, a house physician, and Dr. L. H. Mackenzie, visiting phys jcian in the tubercular service, had charge of nearly all the cases in which the serum was administered.
 .srhe value of the serum cannot be over-. estimated" said pathologist connected with the board of health, while it will not cure tuberculosis, it will prolong the lives of a large percentage of tubercular. patients, and give them chance to be cured.
 "The new serum will also be Of great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
The Police Force

Birmingham's police force is ridicu- lously small, as was shown in The Age-Heralds news columns yesterday. The police department has only ll6 men listed as patrolmen, and of this number 13 are detailed for other pur- poses than beat duty. In November 30. 1910, the patrolmen numbered 16O.
 Chief Bodekers published classifi- cation of the police force as consti- tuted today was interesting and in struetive. The inadequacy of this city's police service was seen at a glance. From 3:30 p. m. to 11:30 D.. m. only forty-one patrolmen are avail able for beat duty for the entire ter ritory of Birmingham, covering an area of fifty square miles. From II: 80 D. m. to 30 a. n., the time when burglars are most likely to be around, the number of patrolmen assigned to the work of guarding the city is only forty-three. Most of these men are assigned to duty in the business dis trict leaving many residence sections practically without any police protec- ton and all with very little protec- ton.
 Commissioner A. o. Lane, who has supervision of the police department, is reluctant to increase the force ow- ing to the city's poor financial condi- tion. And the commission as a whole desires to make record in economic administration. By curtailing the number of patrolmen, Judge. Lane causes a saving of s6oOO a month, which he thinks well worth while.
 But an inadequate police force for city of Birminghams size is a seri- ous matter As greatly as the people of Birmingham appreciate municipal retrenchment and as much as they desire the city to get out of debt they certainly do not wish to see the police force crippled for the sake of saving few thousand dollars. Next to the fire department the city had better economize in any other direction than in the police department. It is sin cerely hoped that Judge Lane will be able to devise some means of restor- ing the number of patrolmen in serv- ice in 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Another Foul Murder in Lewisburg

The murders committed in Hills vile, Va., were more spectacular than those committed in Lewisburg, in the Birmingham district, but the latter outnumber, all told, the former. A sit uation exists in Lewisburg as bad as any that exists in the untamed regions .ofvthe Blue Ridge.
 There is lack of civilization in each case, and the hand of thedaw is need ed in both. The time has fully come to sift the situation with view of aseertaining what makes Lewisburg the scene of many crimes, and above all else of punishing those guilty of murder.
 There is no need to look away to the outlaws of another state. Alabama has outlaws of her own, and the peo- pie expect to see the guilty brought to punishment and law and order re- stored. The community in question lies near this city and the entire state cannot escape condemnation unless these crimes in Lewisburg are speed fly ended. No state can afford to let crime go unpunished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Successful Tour

Frederic Shipman of Chicago. sole man ager for Madame Nordica, spent yes terday in Birmingham. He hopes to be able to arrange for the great prima. donna's appearance here in Easter week. Nordica is making limited tour of the south and in her song recitals is assisted by Myron W. Whitney, the popular basso.
 VI am having a very successful sea- son." said MT. Shipman. Madame Nor dica is drawing better than ever. In recent years musical taste has been raised in remarkable degree. Great stars and great opera companies have always attracted, but there is much more discrimination now than in former years and this applies to symphony music as we'll as operatic. Those who attend con- certs care for only the best.
 "The south seems to be enjoying very decided prosperity at this time, notwith- standing the low price at which cotton sold. This section has such variety of resources-such phenomenal natural wealth-that 1t is sure to become in a short time the richest part of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Street Lights

T read Commissioner Weatherly's in- terview on street lights with much in- terest," said a resident of the North side According to the commissioner street lights are placed where especially needed on the petition of citizens Of the neighborhood. This is well and good as far as it goes. But 1t seems to ne that light inspectors and policemen, whose business 1t is to look around and report to headquarters should call the attention of Commissioner Weatherly to such streets as are inadequately lighted, so as not to put unofficial individuals to the trouble of getting up petition.
 Let us take the Capitol park neigh borhood as an example. Up to few months ago there were no lights on West Twentieth street, but there was Tung- sten light q believe that is what it is called) on Park avenue, under one of the trees, near the corner of West Twentieth An arc light was placed on West Twentieth street in front of the Young Womens Christian association. This was a notable improvement and the commissioners were applauded ac- cordingly. But no sooner had the arc light been installed than the Tungsten, just around the corner. was cut out. Now, there is no darker place in Bir- mingham on a cloudy night than at that very corner. The commission should lose no time in re-installing a Tungsten on Park avenue.
 Also the commission would do well to have an arc light or some kind of light, placed on Nineteenth street at the intersection of Park avenue. It may be that the folks living near the park go to bed early and do not give any at tention to the street light question. But there are many persons who are out late at night who pass along the thor oughfares at all hours and they should have the benefit of street lights. :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
ANY OLD NAME WAS HIS

From the New York World.
 A fat, red mustached man stood in . line of prisoners waiting to be sentenced in general sessions. when Clerk Cowinx called, Abe Levinsky to the Bar" The red-mustached man pushed forward. So did another man. who snapped. T am Levinsky." The red mustached man slunk back. Levinsky was sentenced.
 George Murray" called the clerk. Again the red mustached man rushed to the bar. Again he was sent back, be- cause he wasn't Murray. Ten more pris- oners were called, and every time the red mustache insisted upon coming to the front.
 What is the matter with you, any, how?" finally demanded Judge Swann. You seem to be answering to every name"
 T don't quite know under what name I'm here so l thought I'd make sure." explained the prisoner.
 It developed that he was Lewis Dan- asehefsKy, with b aliases, accused of grand larceny
 Five years in state prison,' said Judge Swann. 'arh l hope the next time you come here you will remember your name"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
LOOKING TO UNDERWOOD

From the Charlotte Observer.
 Senator Bankhead who is managing Underw oods Presidential campaign speaks in the most hopeful way about the rising tide of Underwood sentinent:" Former Senator Money of Mississippi was in Washington the other day and express ed the opinion that Mississippi would send an Underwood delegation to Baltimore. He has ,had many expressions of opinion from friends, advising him as to the state of public opinion, and has been very much surprised and gratiied at the number of men in all parts of the north who have been looking with favor upon the demo- cratic leader of the House, whose strong, manly and fair course has commended him to the favorable attention of those country and the success of the democratic party. In Underwood. Senator Money thinks the democratic party has found leader, whom 1t can follow safely in all things; and this is the opinion of an in- creasing number of thoughtful and loyal democrats throughout the country.
 There are other good men in the race for the nomination. Harmon of Ohio who has a particularly wholesome record, and Marshall of Indiana who has not given way to the mob spirit of the day, and Champ Clark of Missouri. whose most serious blunder in all his years of excel- lent public service was his approval of the Dollar-a-Day pension grab. and a num- Der of others who have not been selfish that they have not garded the interests of their party of less consequence to the welfare of the country than their own individual success; but among all these Underwood stands out like d mountain peak. Strong in his democracy, loyal in his friendships, unselhsh in his attain ments, respectful of the rights of others. he yet has not yielded to the clamor of the crowd and has made no concessions to the confusion of the times with the hope that he might be able to turn any trick to his personal advantages. It is because Underwood knows Swhat- he be- lieves and why he believes it. because he. is faithful to the great principles of the party he would lead, that he deserves the confidence of the party and the support. of the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
TELEPHONES
Chastc and immaculate in very thought.
 -1 King Henry VI.
Dr. WileY's Withdrawal

Dr. Wiley was driven out of the de- partment of agriculture because he tried to render the food and drugs act a protection to the people. At the best that act is poor piece of legis- lation, framed largely by dishonest manufacturers, and the record shows that only on one occasion was Dr. Wiley sustained by the Remsen board.
 It will be noticed that not only is the Remsen board retained, but so is McCabe and Tama Jim Wilson him self All three will be retained by President Taft, who believes in pro- lection for profits, no matter if they do put the odds and ends-the rotten fruit of canneries-on the market, to be consumed by the ignorant.
 The President is to make a great display of choice in the selection of chief chemist, but probably in the end it will be seen that man will be selected who is satisfactory to the Remsen board, to McCabe, to Tama Jim Wilson and to the entire outfit of intriguers in and out of the agricul- tural department. And under such a man the alleged protection to consum- CTS of canned goods and drugs will be exceeding deceptive and mislead- ipr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
TRICKS OF THE CINEMAToGRAPH


 From the Strand.
 A trick picture is usually the combined efforts of the comic plot writer and the expert cinematograph operator. The op- orator is continually puzzling his brains for new effects with the camera. He con- veys these to the plot writer, who works them up in the form of very short story. When we see the finished produc- tion on the screen it Is, to most of us. a work Of complete mystery, and it Ia asked, Are they really taken from life?" We often see, for instnace, omnibuses travelling at a speed of 100 miles an hour. flowers which jump from 'tahle and ar range themselves in a vase, or a man diving with the greatest ease head first out of a river and landing on his feet on the bank. How are these things done?
 In order to discover these secrets, per mission was obtained to join a picture company who were then engaged in the production of film entitled The un- canny Scot" The party consisted of a stick company of dozen or more actors and actresses, stage manager, a pho tographer, and some stage hands. The work to be done consisted chiefly of out door street scenes, and a journey was made some IA miles out of London in order to avoid the unpaying audiences which such strange scenes always bring together. The plot of the picture in hand was given to us to read, and, though some of it was perfectly intelligible, the plot contained such mystifying notes as Stop" Reverse" Turn on stop" and Sub dummy" These were the stage tricks we had come to investigate.
 The work commenced outside a cigar store and each scene was most carefully rehearsed. A youthful actor, as an errand boy who was engaged in opening the shop, brought from it dummy Scots man in the act of taking snuff. and placed it in position, at the shop door. At this point the stage manager, who was con- ducting the operations, blew whistle and instantly the boy remained motionless and the modus operandi of the first trick was revealed.
 The company understood by the whis- tie that they were to cease the slightest movement. and the photographer that he |
 The dummy of the Scotsman was now removed, and an actor identically dressed was arranged in precisely the same po- sition The whistle went again and the boy resumed his work. When next pass ing the Scotsman he received a kick from him, which caused him to bolt into the shop in terror. The whistle now sounded again, and a further substitu- ton of dummy for man was made by the stage hands. An actor-tobacconist came out of the shop and the boy explained what had happened, but was dumbfound- ed when the master turned the figure upside down and thus showed it to be lifeless The scene proceeded with many stops and changes from the live Scots- man to the inanimate dummy. Stopping the camera simultaneously with the ces- saction of all animation insured that the effect on the screen would be perfectly sation of all animation insured that the be run through without any break.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Peace Here and in England

All news from the coal strike in Great Britain and from the appre- hended strikes in Pennsylvania is con- cilitory and promising. The govern mont in England will endeavor to pass a minimum wage bill this week, and in this country both sides in the hard coal districts are trying to adjust the terms of new agreement even before the soft coal miners meet next month.
 Nothing will be more helpful to general business than a settlement of these great strikes in the coal indus try which may be said to underlie all other industries. The miners feel the pressure of higher cost of living and they naturally desire higher wages. The operators are thus compelled to face higher prices for coal It is a problem not easily adjusted. Still there is always room for compromises, and these compromises are being sought and applied.
 At no time has there been more hope for a peaceful settlement on both sides of the sea. This is>what general business calls for, and an amicable adjustment is now reasona- bly, well assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
From the Louisville courier-Journa1.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
 A SIGNIFICANT burial at sea oc-
 "A cured a few days ago outside A of New York harbor when II cases .>of arms were dumped into the Atlantic ocean, In the list were in cluded weapons of all kinds, from the sandbag to the latest automatic re- volver Some of them had been at po- lice headquarters since the sos. There were rifles, loaded clubs, shotguns, re- volvers, derringers, blackjacks, still etoes, brass knucks, Spring back knives. There was a Japanese sword with bronze lilies on the hilt, taken from a sailor after a fight in a Cher ry street boarding house. A few hu- man hairs adhered to pestle-like D4udgeon that was taken from rioter many years ago after fatal blow had been struck. A sword cane of line workmanship and rusty potato peel CT, each of which had proved an eff fective weapon in the hands of a mur- derer, and a hunting knife that had been used in play, and in a bloody affray upon the stage after the play
 III IHe COl1eCtiOI. llccli red revolvers, valued at s11,000; 100 shotguns and rifles. valued at S1000, $50 smaller arms. the value of which was not estimated, went to the bottom of the sea because the police commis- sioner believed that to sell them at auction would only put them back into the hands of criminass
 These weapons throw an interest," ing, if discouraging, sidelight upon the efforts of soceity during a half cen- tury to suppress the gun fighter and knife wielder. It cannot be said that such efforts have met with conspic- uous success. And the experience of America seems to be more dishearten- ing. It is true that the police are in- different in Paris, and that the Apache is somewhat in evidence, but the mortality rate is not swelled by crimes of violence in feariszas it is in New York, and the New York police
 are comparatively, efficient. London