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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
 THE ROYAL ROAD TO SUCCESS
Forget Fishing and Study Hard, a
 Writer Advises Boys
rom the Toronto (Kas.) Republican.

From the Toronto (Kas) Republican.
 Nav" said Jimsey, as he rolled a cigarette. T ain't doin' nothn' cause there's nothin worth doin' in this little old town. Nothin' doin that pays"
 And opened my mouth and taught Jimsey, saying: "Jimsey, there is just one way to get money honestly and that is to give value back for it--value either in brains or brawn. Brains and brawn always have a market value.
 You have had a chance. Jimsey, as every boy in town has had his chance. There has been a good graded and high school here in the little old town. Jimsey. since before you were born. There are men now who are doctors and lawyers and railroad office men and preachers and rich farmers and Business men, not to mention lot of teachers. who were boys here and who got their academic education here.
 You had the same chance.
 But when you should have been in school you were fishing along the river bank You were sporting around nights and learning to cuss when you should have been in bed getting your beauty sleep or else making use of the parlor lamp as Lincoln used the firelight.
 "Jimsey, you should not start In life with untrained brain. unskilled muscles and a grouch. It's bad-mighty bad Get out of 1t. After the old folks die you will have to get out into q cold and ulsympathetic world and be a newer of wood or n drawer of water.
 Come out of 1t. Jimsey. lad. Forget that the bullheads are biting. that the croppies rise to the hook down by the river bridge. Forget it. and stay in school. Go through school. get a job. hold 1t down. save part of your money and, in the language of the poet-the only poet you can understand: Save up your money and you'll always have the rocks'''
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BILL VINES O. KS HENRY D. CLAYTON

sessor of Judisial mind and tempera- mint that has landed him as Chairman of the Judisiary Committee of Con
 gress, where he Judisiates according
 to the prinsiples of the Democratic
 party. Henry's first polytical job was as a member of the Alabama leggisla-
 ture, and he was the Heavy stuff on the Judisiary Committee for that boddy also, so it shows that all you have to do to make good in the Big leege is to have control. Henry's got 1t. After serving in the Legislature MT. Clayton was appointed United States district attorney by MT. Cleve- land, who had no truble at all in sec ing the spark of Henry's brite Judisial mind all the way frum Washington to Barbour county, and for three yeers MT. Clayton district attorneyed with
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our two grate polytieal Parties, pro- viding that no man shall be elegabull to the nominasion for Presidint who has had that honor one time, he would be going sum and would win the evver lasting applaws and gratitude of the
 Peepul all ovver this country, by harding this kind of lemon to Teddy and William J. We air with MT. Clayton and his amindmint, it's a good thing, but we ask MT. Clayton to seri- ously consider this Party amindmint also, and spring it on them in Balti- more, and then have the Band to Play while Willyum bites the furniture. MT.
 Clayton is one of Alabamas most notabull men, but strange to say he does not appear and is not evven men, stoned in "Notabull Men of Alabama" Either the publishers of these grate volyums did not think he was notabull,
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that the Presidint of the United States shall be eletced for six yeers instead of four, and shall not be elegabull for re-electsion, and it is fine thing and is meeting with popular approval all ovver the country. Of course when we get an Onion like Taft in the White House, six yeers is sum time, but he can't begin to figger the minnit he lands on how he is going to stay there and bild up machine all ovver the country that will insure his nomi- nasion next time. We air moor apt to get sum reel patryotic service out of the Presidint when elected, who re- alizing that it is his one and only in- ming, will try to make good and hand his name down to posterryty as being a just and wise ruler. If it weer pos
 sibul for MT. Clayton to go sum fur ther and amino the Constitusion of
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NU1 HATEvER is noblest and most |A profoundly true in the Christian w religion was already latent but present, in the religion of the Jew. Every Item of Christian theology and Christian ethics was stated or implied in Jewish theology and Jewish ethics. As was said by the Fathers, the New Testament was hidden in the Old the old Is expounded In the New The implicit becomes the Explicit.
 But this will mean to many readers hat Christianity is Judaism over again. bn the contrary it is Judaism de-Juda- ked Judaism minus it's exclusveness, it's letter of legalism and its hard and fast |itual uirements-Judaism plus uni Eersal vision and life
 Jesus is the ripe fruit of Judaism, the best that it's highest life, it's purest obe- Hence, its most reverent thinking it's |airest democratic conscience could pro- luce This strain led to this Messiah. Bv the eternal mysteries of Providence Ec Christians are as nothing without the Jews; as the converse is also true, that |hev without us are grievously incom- Iete Judaism Is man plus God. Hence It's flower and fruit are inevitably the
 Incarnation And towards that achieve kent all its history tended. Instead Of
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to work to do sum Plain and Fansy aminding to sed constitusion, and at the same time to prominintly bring into the notice of the American Peepul sumthing that the constituency of the district of Alaabma knew all the time, that Mir. Clayton of Alabama is in the Heavy Wait class himself.
 As consumer of Limelite Oscar Underwood is a regular Trust, and so big a Trust that he makes the Stan dered Oil look like piker, and is lay ing himself open to investigation for being a monopoly in restraint of trade, under the celebrated and perfectly harmless Aunty-Trust act which bares the name of the laminted Mir. Sher- man, but now we have Mr. Clayton sharing this limelite with Oscar, and Alabama is justly proud of them both.
 Mir. Clayton's amindmint provides
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N 1s49 a woman philanthropist. Miss D. L. Dix of New York. a sister of |A General John A. Dix, of that city, visited Alabama with the end in view pf establishing hospital for the in 6ane of this state. She was actuated to undertake the task of visiting all the states in which there were not such in- Etitutions, by singular experience which had come into her life. A cher fshed friend of hers had become insane, hnd 1t had fallen to her lot to nurse that Friend till death. It was no ordinary task which she assumed. particularly bt that time, wl&n the country was Finging with the 4eated politics grow Ing out of the diss~sslon of abolitiionism bnd whom there was a special antipathy Tor northern people in the states of Ehe south. But she so impressed every bne with the intensity of her spirit, and her loyalty to the distressed, that noth
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MADE ALABAMA-PETER D.

was not built and ready for inmates till July 1861. It was of supreme import ance in the inception of an enterprise of this character that thoroughly equipped physician, qualified for this special work be procured. Ample time was taken to find this man, and when found he proved to be pr. Peter Bryce of South Carolina.
 At the time of his election to this i'm portant post. Dr. Bryce was only % years old, but his previous training and experience had given him the amplcst equipment for a position so responsi- ble, and time proved that q more fortu- nate selection could not have been made Trained in tho medical depart ment of Now York, after quitting which he had become assistant physician in tho South Carolina hospital for the in- sane, none could have been better quali- fled for tho superlntendency of the new insane hospital of Alabama.
 Dr. Bryce at once impressed every
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or Mr Clayton's Judisial mind would not permit him to seperate himself frum 30 Bones, the price of admission. Nevertheless Mr. Clayton is writing his name in history, and it will be there a monumint to which all subse- quint Claytons can point to with pride for he is an Ornimint, not only to the scenery, but to the intellect of the House.
 Mr. Clayton is a large, fine looking man, and has been a useful member of Congress, and besides is strong in Alabama polyticks, and his district and the state can truthfully say that there air evrry few men in Congress that has "Got enny thing on Henry" and besides again he looks Judisial, and he is Judisial, and long may he continue that way. Yours trooly.
 BILL VINES.
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Dr. Bryce took position in the most advanced of the medical fraternity of Alabama. The learned papers presented by him before the medical convention of Alabama, from time to time, with special reference to the disorders of the mind, were regarded as being those of the highest value. He was a devotee to his profession, and his fame grew with the expansion of the institution committed to his care.
 In addition to all this. Dr. Bryce was a great favorite in the social circles of s-.ltured Tuscaloosa, His quiet dignity. pleasing demeanor and his learning and culture won for him q place in the most elevated circle, while his perennial sun shine of heart made him an idol to the unfortunate inmates of the hospital. He became one of the first citizens of the state. and by dint of sheer merit he held this position to the close of his useful life.
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such signal success as to make dis trict attorneying in that seetsion Feature, and he was promptly and en- Enthusiastically elected to Congress way back in 1897, and has been putting the same stuff on the ball evver cents.
 But what started out to say was, and is, that Mr. Clayton conserved the idear that while our constitusion was perfectly good and normal constitu- sion as consultations go, still there was room for improvemint if sed im- provemint was worked out in calm and Judisial manner in the form of an amindmint. MT. Clayton contends that the constitusion, while a sacred instrumint, has been aminded, and if so once, not to say 16 times, why not again, and after having arrived at this sound and perfectly judisial opin- ion Mir. Clayton straitway set himself
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|K gISTUR EDDITUR-There is |lNI not the least bit of jealusy
 l ' \ amung the Alabama delega- |sion in Congress-not a bit in evyi- dense enny way, and if there IS enny,
 the gentleman who entertains it keeps
 it carefully consealed. Evvery boddy is for Underwood for President and new yer loses an opportunity to boost his
 cause. Newer the less there air sum pretty hefty members frum Alabama in Congress besides Oscar, for instints
 we invite your attension, if you pleese, to Henry-Henry D. Clayton, who is on the job and has been for sum IA or 15 years. Henry was born in Barbour county in 1857, and therefore is Native Sun. Henry is a lawyer, and he is sum lawyer, too, and is the pos
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one with his fitness on his arrival and on his assumption of his important sta ton. Quiet and unassuming in man her. gentle and persuasive, and withal sympathetic and tender, his natural gifts were supplemented by thorough knowledge of the most advanced scien- tlfic treatment of the insane. He en- tered on his important mission and held 1t to the close of his life.
 His task was herculean from the out set. Besides superior qualifications for the station to which he had been called he must have administrative force Thorough organization was necessary before the work proper could even be begun. The adjustment of means to an end in all the minute notifications of the hospital must be secured. The institution must not only be set agoing but when once begun must be without relaxation or cessation. More than all that. there must be prospective pro- vision made for an increased and in=
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ing was thought of but the angel of mercy, that she was. moving quietly over the land, and pleading for the suf- sufferers from idioey, epilepsy and in defraying her own expenses, for she was amply able to do this and quietly gave her life for others, and they who were afflicted with the malady of in- sanity. Nor were her labors confined exclusively to this class, but she in- spected the prisons of the country, the jails and penitentiaries, and sought to mitigate the sufferings of the prison CTS. Before taking formal action with the authorities of the state, Miss Dix travelled over tho state and acquainted herself with the conditions especially of the insane. She found at least TOO sufferers from idiotcy, epilepsy and in sanity Equipped with these facts, she was prepared to make her appeal
 For 30 years. Alabama had been state, but her people were so engrossed with the affairs personal and public,
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wrestling with the giant difficulties in- cidental to a now state, that institu- tions of mercy had been largely. If not altogether neglected. For the unfortu- nate lunatics no provision had ever been made. Miss Dix found them confined s criminals in prison with environments to distract and make incurable, rather than otherwise. or else they were con fined in friendly homes and closely guarded, while a fraction of the num- Der was sent 10 insane hospitals In other states.
 Arriving finally at Montgomery this gifted woman presented the claims of her mission to the governor and most influential members of the legislature, and by means of a memorial addressed to the legislature, she aroused action which culminated in the appropriation of $250,0 for the erection and equip ment of hospital for the insane of the state The law was not enacted, however, till 1852. and the institution
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creasing dependency of the unfortunate, for the population of the state was rapidly growing, and of course there would be an increasing demand for oc- cupants yet to come. The respons sibility was onerous, the duty exacting, the su- pervision minute. and skillful treatment In each case absolutely necessary.
 His service gave universal sattsfae- tion. The praises of the young superin- tendent resounded throughout the state, and even beyond. Hundreds who came and were restored whole left with blessings on the head of the young and lovable superintendent. In his retreat of benevolence he labored on year by year, rarely before the public. aud his tremendous work known only to lim- ited few Confidence in him grew to be supreme and his fame went abroad to other states, and the hospital for the insane in Alabama was noted among similar institutions throughout the country
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Hillel is the magnificent type and speci- men, and they perceived that the purely formal religious observance was naught. apart from the intelligent cooperation of a mans soul with the Divine Spirit. They knew as well as we know that the let ter killeth and the spirit giveth life. Isaith knew it. and so did those lyrical poets who sang:
 "Ofer the sacrifices of righteousness And put your trust in Jehovah" Or:
 'Thou desirest not sacrifice,
 Else would I give it; Thou delightest not in burnt offering; The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, o God,
 thou wilt not despise.
 And 1t is a striking Illustration of the fact that men like these, who know the inner heart of things were outvoted, when we go on to read after the last lines quoted this terrible anti-climax and ab- surdity:
 Build thou the walls of Jerusalem: Then shall they offer bulocks upon thine
 altar"
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Out of Practice
From Iudce

From JudEe.
 Lady--You eat in an awkward way.
 Tramp-Yes. ma am. But you see, I'm bit out of practice, -u.--j-iIxl..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

romantic setting of the play. A happier selection for the role of the princess would have been hard to make.
 The story of The Balkan Princess is love tale of duke and princess. set to a score of enchanting melodies. II is de- ightful in it's romantic simplicity and does not depend upon local slang, nauseat- ing ntrigues and scantlly clad young women to make it popular with the pun ic The captivating princess fits through the play like a joyous sunbeam amid an overflow of melody that has caught the fancy of music lovers everywhere it has appeared. Such musical gems from 1t as Dear. Delightful Women. 'rhe Opera Ball" Don't Let's Meet Again. ''I Love You AL Stealing Wonderful World and Dreaming. have taken permanently their places among American musical classics Prominent in the cast aside from Miss Clifford are N. +. Dano. from the grand opera at Covent Garden, Iondon; {; Adelaide Harland, well known come dienne: Wallace Beery. Vera Rossmore, Harry Llewellyn. George Poultney, Harry Lyons and William Meyer.
 The presenting company Is unusually large and includes chorus Of ~ Bal kanese beauties. Sale of seats opens TO-
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At the Majestic

Manager Whitfield has arranged an other great bill for the coming week which promises to be one of the most interesting of the season As this at traction is the first of the big Inter state road shows which will be seen at the Majestic this season. something upusually fine Is expected for each show booked for the Interstate circuit will now open at the Plaza theatre. Chicago, where MT. Karl Hoblitzelle president of the circuit and his book ; ing manager, will personally inspect every detail.
 Perhaps the most beautiful act ever presented in vaudeville Is the won derfiil exhibition of human beauty and strength displayed in the unique of fering of Pail Seldom's Living Mar ble." The artistic charm of this skill ful work of art will claim, if is thought the rapt attention of all Birmin gham. Such results could be achieved only by performers whose muscles have been brought under the most complete con- trol. by skilled athletes. in fact Per haps the most beautiful number is The Winning Post" one of MT Seldom g most difficult poses. A running posi- ton is the most dreaded by all pro- fessional models and to see these peo- ple fall so gracefully into their posi- ton shows MT. Seldom's careful atten- ton to the study of posing his groups
 Another feature attraction is George Stanley presenting a correct imper- sonatlon of Joe Chandler Harris fa- nous character creation, Uncle Re- mus" the ante bellum darkey. MT. Stanley is unusually clever in this old Garkev character. his makeup and dia- lect being absolutely perfect He mas a well trained voice especially adapted to the old-tine melodies which are so dear to the hearts of everyone and everyone will appreciate his rendition of My old Kentucky Home "Old Black Joe" and best of all, Dixie" the good old song we all love so well His musical numbers are interspersed with number of characteristic say ings which provoke roars of laughter feringf Special scenery depicting the white field of cotton and the beautiful old home in the distance adds tone to the act and produces a most enchanting effect
 Lester Brothers will offer a comedy acrobatic act of merit which is said to be one o5 the best in this particular line. as their line of comedy Is new and original, and creates screams of laugh ter. This act is featured especially for the children and will more than please them
 Direct from the snow-capped Alps of Switzerland come Rudolph and Lena. giving correct limitations of the Al pine yodling, singing whistling and dan cling of the Swiss. Attired In pictur- esque Swiss costumes. they present a beautiful picture which will leave Il lasting impression upon the memories of all who see them.
 Another great comedy offering will be presented by Miss sydney Shields and company in her original farce com edy Maid Mary. This interesting little skit will delight everyone and force the audience into constant rip pie of merriment
 Manager Whitfield announces this bill 10 be a special feature and one of
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IN PLAYHOUSE WORLD

Oscar Hammerstein newest and most promising star. Miss Florence Webber, will head the splendid cast of the operatic celebrities who will appear here in Naughty Marietta" the comic opera sen sation of the present time. The music, written by Victor Herbert. shows tho worlds famous light opera composer at his best and Rida Johnson Young's book IS of the same high class as the score.
 Louis Mann returned to New York last week from his farm in Ulster county and began rehearsals of his Broadway success, 'Elevating a Husband, which opens the season on Labor Day in Newark. After engagements in few eastern cities Wer- ba and Luescher will send MT. Mann in his play of laughs and thrills on his first tour of the south in three years.
 'Elevating a Husband" contains an ab- sorblngly told story of powerful romantic interest as we'll as a charming comedy plot, and affords this gifted actor a wider scope perhaps for his character delinea- ton than any role since he appeared in All On Account of Eliza During his six months stay in New York the play was regarded as one of the delightful suc- cesses of the year. There was an added the star being forced to remove 10 three different theatres while In New York, with repeated extensions of time so that tho