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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
Hsy Hiohest Since Civil War.

Cincinnati, April 10.-Hay sold high
or here than at any time since the
Civil war. For good timothy hay $50
q ton was the ruling figure on the floor
of the chamber OF commerce.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-04-10
WEAVER OUT OF THE RACE
One Candidate for Minnesota Govern
orship Retires.

st. Paul, April 10.-Edgar Weaver
Of Mankato, auditor of Blue Earth
county, has withdrawn from the race
for the Republican nomination for gov
arQor In the interests of harmony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
FraiIty, thy name is woman! --HamIet.
Parcels Post on Rural Routes

The House committee on postoffices and postroads has inserted a parcels post provision in the postal appropria- tion bill. The bill has not yet been reported.
 The provision inserted in the postal appropriation bill provides that upon all rural mail delivery routes until June 30, 1914, that is, for the next two fiscal years, parcels or packages shall be received and delivered over the routes up to II pounds weight at rates graded up from 1 cent for ounces or less to cents for more than 12 ounces and not more than a pound, and 2 cents for each additional pound up to the limit, making the maximum rate 25 cents for an Il pound package. Such parcels would not only be deliv- cred free over the rural routes, but the carriers would collect any such of- fered on their routes and take them to the postoffices for redistribution over the same routes.
 This would be but mild beginning of parcels post system, for it would apply to the rural route and the post office which is it's headoua rters It would not admit packages to the mails to be carried to other postoffices. It would, however, no doubt serve well as an entering wedge, and the next Congress would perhaps have the courage to face the four express com panies by putting before the country complete parcels post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
City Business Increases

In explanation of why three commis- sioners are kept buster at the present tune than one mayor was before the adop- ton by the people of commission form of government, Scudder Ryall, secretary to the commissioners, said yesterday: "At the present time each of the com sioners is engaged throughout the day by people who desire consul tations. This was not true when Brming- ham was governed by a mayor. Then the one man had an opportunity to go to lunch or to sit quietly and chat with his friends on matters not necessarily appertainng to affairs of state
 "The reason is that then Birmingham was simply Birmingham and today it is Greater Birmingham. I dare say that now about 70 per cent of the visitors to the city hall represent the suburbs. For merly Birmingham's mayor had nothing to do with the citizens of the outlying dis trict. As a result, 1t was not necessary for him to entertain his guests behind closed doors, and it was an exception when a waiting line was waxing strong with impatience and possibly criticism"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
THE THIRD TERM QUESTION

From the New York Sun of Feb. IT.
 From the Outlook dated today we derive and humbly reproduce this mas terly attempt at clarification:
 The situation may perhaps be made clear by homely illustration. When a man says at breakfast in the morning, No, thank you, I will not take any more coffee,' 1t does not mean that he will not take any more coffee tomor- row morning, or next week, or next month, or next year"
 But when a man In the White House declares with all the emphasis of plain language that the wise custom which limits the President to two terms re- gards the substance an2>not the form. and that under no circumstances will he be a candidate for or accept another nomination, he refers to wise custom unbroken equally as to consecutive and on-consecutive terms, and he does not mean that he will not refuse to run for a third term next time, or the time after next or the time after that.
 The coffee argument is slops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Only a Block Away

Within a block of Wall street, in a city patroled by 12,000 policemen, in broad daylight, three men effected a wild western hold up by stopping two bank messengers and seizing $25,000 in cash that they were carrying from one bank to another,
 The three robbers rode away in a taxicab and have not since been seen. Neither has the money they seized from the two bank messengers. The 12,000 policemen stood and still stand powerless. They are not even fac tors in the case. They are simply ciphers.
 The hold up shows that the methods of the frontier are as feasible on the edge of Wall street as they are in the widest wild west. Nor is it altogeth- CT certain that the methods thus ap- piled within a block of Wall street were ethically much worse than some of the methods winked at in Wall street itself.
 But that is not the issue just now. What the country desires to know relates to the extent and value of police protection. If the wild west is possible under the eyes of 12,000 policemen it is possible anywhere in this country. The three hold up ar lists got away in broad daylight, and it is safe to say that men of their skill and courage will continue to prove an overmatch for all of Mayor Gaynor's s policemen and plain clothes men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Activity in Real Estate

T understand there is a good deal of activity in the real estate market" said an old citizen. There is naturally a brisk demand for property between Seventeenth and Twentieth streets and Third and Fifth avenues, owing to the large buildings to be erected in the ter ritory described. If two hotels to cost about $1 900 900 each-or even one hotel; a new postoffice building, S35O,000 theatre, all within sight of each other will not boom property values then nothing will.
 Two years ago I asked a friend to join me in buying real estate on Eigh- teenth street or on Third avenue or Fourth avenue near Eighteenth as speculative investment. My friend thought that values would hardly hold their own in that part of town, but I had faith in the future improvement of the western section of Birmingham. Real estate bought at prices prevailing two years ago would sell today at a fine profit.
 T believe that property in all parts of Birmingham will reach higher levels of value within the next 12 months. This city is on the eve of a solid boom that will surpass anything of the sort in former Years.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Immigration From the New China

It is certain that Chinese coolies will be as vigorously excluded from this country as Japanese coolies are. No untrained labor of any Asiatic country is wanted here, and Japan's pride is saved by Japan's action at home. She refuses to grant passports to laborers desiring to enter the United States.
 Possibly China's pride and self re- spect could be saved in a similar man. ner. When one republic treats with another they should indeed deal with each other fairly. China is discrim- mated against Her coolies are viz orously excluded and high class Chinese visiting this country are sub iected to many official annoyances. No doubt the new republic of China will seek a change in the immigration law that, discriminates against the Chinese.
 The question is capable of settle ment if we are willing to trust China to act as Japan is acting. Japan per mits none of her coolies to come here, and China could do likewise. When affairs are better adjusted in China the discrimination of this country against the Chinese will no doubt be brought up and an attempt will be made to put immigration from that country on less vigorous basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Marvellous Growth of the South

The Manufacturers Record sums up the growth of the south in practi- cally 30 years. It is wonderful story of development after a devastating war. The south, says the Record, is annually using $3,397 7,0OO,OOO manu- facturing capital in producing goods to the value of $3,80O, 100000.
 Yielding $3,OO0,OOO,O0O in agricul- ture from lands valued, with their necessary building, at $8,971 100000.
 Cutting 21, 1,OOO,0O0,00O cubic feet, board measure, of lumber to the value of $450, ,000,000
 Deriving $37O,0O0,00O of wealth from mines, wells and quarries.
 Employing $13, 3,O0O,OO0 of capital in salt water and fresh water fisheries that bring in $2O,000,000.
 So well has all capital been em- ployed that more can be had for the asking. It has been demonstrated in other words that investments in this section of the country are profitable, and any plan that is well thought out and is in itself prominsing can now be financed either at home or in other states.
 The Record shows that the present wealth is greater than the wealth of the entire country in 1860. The agri- cultural products of the south are an- nually greater than the country's in 1880. The raw cotton exports exceed in value the product of the country's gold mines. The railroad mileage of the south is now but 1859 miles less than that of the entire country in 1880. "The south of today" says the Record, compared with the south in 1880 is one of the marvels of ClNlllIdblOll. lllC of the facts in the comparison, or rather in the contrast, so marked is the difference, becomes more manifest when the south of otday and the Uni ted States of 1880 are compared. The story of the development of thirty odd years that has placed the south, with only 31.8 per cent of the total land area of continental United States and with a population about equal to the population of the country in 1860, so far in advance on so many lines of the position occupied by the country in 1880 has all the elements of at traction in thrilling romance, though demonstrating that fact are stranger than fiction"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Human Conservation

The Equitable Life Assurance society is doing good and effective work through it's conservation department Conservation to policyhoders carefully prepared facts and figures bearing on the subject of real race suicide. The Equitable is not opposing large families, but it is making a strong plea for taking proper care of the babies that are born The latest circular sent out by Mr. Rittenhouse is attracting a great deal of attention. Among other things the Equitable's com missioner says:
 An increase in the birth rate has l,aen urged to guard against possible race ex- tinction.
 If there is danger of race suicide it lies not so much in the decreasing birth rate as it does in our needessly high death rate.
 If our rapidly advancing civilization has reduced the native birth rate it has also provided us with life saving knowl- edge wherewfth to offset it.
 Moreover is 1t not true that a small family of children will stand d better chance to be properly nurtured and edu- cated than large family of children?
 ''Is not large number of small fami- lies as good for the future of the race as small number of large families?
 ''ls not quality as important as quan- tity?
 -Four out of every 10 deaths in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20

between Colombia and the republic of Panama, although all the world knows that Cromwell, Roosevelt and Mark Hanna were the moving and in- fluential parties in the entire matter. If they were not, then arbitration would relieve this country of respon- sibility in connection with this un- savory matter. If they were, then reparation should be made to Colom- bia. The entire piece of business seems to be one we'll adapted to set clement by arbitration, rather than to buster over Minister Ospina's letter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
IN THE ISLE OF MAN

From the London Globe.
 If we except certain of the more re- mote parts of Ireland and of the Scot tish Highlands, nowhere in the British Isles do fairy mythology, demonology and kindred forms of superstition re- tain so firm a hold of the popular mind as in the Isle of Man. A marked fea- ture of these Manx traditions is their close resemblance to those of the Scotch and Irish; so, that, in any attempt to trace their source, we clearly must seek, not logically, but in the dim past of the Celtic race. Evidently the weird legends which enthrall the Manx inn agination are legacies from remote pro- genitors-from the primal Celtic stock.
 Castle Rushin boats of well at tested phantom, in the form of a wom- an who appears in stormy weather, and whose appearances are not confined to any particular apartment of the castle, as seems to be the general rule in the case of such apparitions, but who has been seen, it is stated, in all parts of the building. At the time that this fortress was in use as a debtors prison many of the inmates affirmed that the phantom manifested itself in their quarters, and numbers of the soldiers of the garrison added their testimony to that of the prisoners respecting this ghostly phenomenon.
 Save in her predilection for intem- perate weather, this spiritual visitant Is of a rather conventional pattern, but the same cannot be said of an entire race of genii or kindred spirits. be- lieved to inhabit a vast underground abode which formerly might be entered by way of passage communicating with this same stronghold. Most mar vicious stories are current to this day among a certain class of Manxmen, dealing with the fabulous adventures of explorers of these magic realms. No definite information is available as to the situation of the entrance to this subterranean wonderland; but the too curious inquirer is usually checked upon learning that it has been built in. Why such a gate of the unknown should thus have been closed is not made very clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Cameron Visited Commissioners

James Cameron, ahailed as the graft prober," paid visit to the members of the city commission Saturday. Sunday morning he issued a statement through The Age-Herald to the effect that Bir- mingham is a wonderful city, the best paved city in the United States, and one entirely free of graft.
 MT Cameron told us,'' stated Judge Lane yesterday, that he had been mis- represented. When informed,' he said, that Birmingham was entirely free of graft I did not state that I didn't be- lieve that statement. I said, on the other hand, that such a statement was difficult of belief. I dislike to be called a graft prober.' l have investigated several mu- inequalities not for the purpose of locat- ing graft, but for the purpose of becoming informed as to the best methods of mu- nicipal government. When in course of Investigations I discovered graft I ex- posed it. but I am not an official graft prober. I found Birmingham a we'll gov erned city, and I congratulate the peo- pie "
 MT. Cameron said Commissioner Weatherly, was a very pleasant gentle man, and he took pains to explain that he did not express in advance a belief that Birmingham was nest-bed of graft CTS. He declared that he had beens mis- quotedp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Mir. Roosevelt's Seizure of Panama


 The Cromwell -Roosevelt-Mark Han ma seizure of Panama and the transfer of the proposed canal from Nicaragua to the isthmus wrested from Colombia, returns to plague the country that permitted the men of 10 years ago to carry out their schemes. Secretary of State Knox's itinerary includes a visit to Colombia. Senora Ospina writes in personal way that the pro- posed visit of Secretary Knox in Col ombia would be "inopportune" while the United States refuses to refer the questions at stake between the two republics to an impartial tribunal of arbitration.
 It appears from the letter of Min ister Ospina, addressed to the state department, that three months ago he asked for an arbitration of the exist ing differences between the two countries, and that this country did not even reply. Senor Ospina very naturally expresses his regret and modification.
 The theory of the United States is that the controversy is properly one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
NOW, WHO COULD BLAME HIM.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 A thin little woman who couldn't have weighed hundred stood on corner with a heavy baby on her arms. The rest of her stepladder family, ranging from to {, were grouped around her. She wanted to flag a motor bus. and a passer by saw her difficulty. He hailed one, put the tribe aboard and paid the fares, as the little womans hands were so fully oc- cupied with the fat baby. He was be- ginning tot feel that glow over doing a decent thing decently when he heard a woman in the bus say:
 Look at that great big man allowing his poor little wife to carry that big child.'
 Then he got sore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
WHAT MAKES UNDERWOOD STRONG

From the Mobile Register.
 Commenting upon the fact that Mir. Underwood is actually doing nothing to promote his candidacy for the presidency, but is attending strictly to his business as chairman of the ways and means com mttee, floor leader of the democrats in congress, and representative from the Ninth district of Alabama, the Brming- ham Ledger says:
 Representative Underwoods strength rests upon a public record that stands out as an exhibition of constructive statesmanship. He has contributed more than any other man to the making of an issue for the party upon which it can go before the country with power full plea for recognition. The issue in this campaign is unauestionably tariff re- vision as proposed and put well on the way towards realization by MT. Under wood He has. accomplished more than any other man in the direction of protid- ing pressing reform in the interests of the masses of the people.
 That is the kind of record which should give him prestige for the nomina- ton by the democratic party. It Is a
 
 practical record based upon ability as a public servant, courage, patriotism, per sitent effort along broad and wholesome lines, personal influence as a man with high purposes and commendable aims in the service of the nation"
 The Ledger speaks of MT. Underwood as the logical candidate, because he has presented the practical issue in the cam paign upon which issue his party may hope to succeed. He does, in fact, im- personate the issue; and he is proving every day that he can lead his party to follow that issue, despite efforts that are made to weaken his hold upon the confidence of democrats.
 The sensible voters. of whatever politi- cal preference, want a dependable man as President; and Underwood is such a man. In view of the fact that there must be material gains made from the body of independent voters in order to elect a democratic candidate, the party will do well to put forward this man whose character itself is an appeal to reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
cHIMNEYs A GUIDE TO TITLES

Vaughan Kester: "The Prodigal Judge
 First I want to ask you. did you ever hear tell of tities?''
 T certainly have" he rejoined prompt ly. Hack in North Carolina we wen. by the chimneys."
 "Chimneys? Whats chimneys got to do with utles?' asked Polly, while her hus- band appeared profoundly mystified.
 "A whole lot, ma'ain. If a man had two chhnneys to his house we always called him colonel; if there were four chimneys we called him general"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Meal time appeals to most men more strongly than salvation.
 There's nothing in life a man can be surer of when he makes note than that he won't be able to meet-it.
 A girl who is waiting to get married never grows entirely discouraged till her younger sister is grandmother.
 When a man has to go calling with his wife it's sign he has a plan to be awful cross with her by the time they get home.
 There's kind of fool man that would rather be run over by an automobile in the street than concede he didn't have the right of way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
STAMPEDE FOR UNDERWOOD

From the Albany, Ga, Herald.
 It is very evident that many southern democrats who are not advocating the nomination of Oscar w. Underwood are afraid of him. His candidacy is already formidable, although his strength has not been fully developed and will not be for several months. But if there should be a deadlock in the Baltimore convention be- tween the so-called leading candidates, it will prove a very difficult matter to head off stampede to the brilliant Ala hamian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Renccting Tastes and Habits

If there is any one place that reflects it is the decorations of his office," said an attorney.
 T have just left the office of one of our prominent lawyers. and in addition to other pictures hanging on the wall where no less than half a dozen large pictures of bird dogs, needless to say, that that gentleman is fond of hunting.
 Tn another office in the same building a large number of noted jurlsts adorn the walls, and while it's occupant has not yet donned the ermine, he has the judicial temperament and would in my opinion adorn the bench.
 "A certain young attorney recently graduated from one of the great colleges. The moment you look in the door you can tell which one, for not only do the colors of that particular college prevail, but there are many other evidences of college life
 Another of my acquaintances, who is not a lawyer, by the way, has a large number of pictures depicting tarpon fish ing in Florida. He is an ardent disciple of Izaek Walton, and insists that when 1t comes to real sport tarpon fishing dis counts anything on earth.
 There are many other indications around mans office that give pretty true insight ito his character and habits. |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Regarding Roo.eyeIt,s Chances

T have been a republican voter for nearly 35 years, and I expect to vote the republican ticket again next fall" said William r. Singleton of Chicago. T am not a politician. and am not much of political prophet. A month ago I would have thought it an ab- solute safe bet that President Taft would be nominated, but now I do not feel so sure about 1t. Ex-President Roosevelt is unquestionably popular with the republicans of the west, and his friends are making a mighty effort in his behalf I hardly think they will be able to nominate the ex-President, however, but they may be able to de- feat MT. Taft with dark horse.' think President Taft would poll a larger vote at the general election than any other republican.
 The partisans of Roosevelt are harp ing on the idea that third -termism would not apply in the case of their idol i; that the unwritten law Is against three consecutive terms, and has nothing to do with a case in which tho ex-Presi- dent has been out of office four years.
 
 of Grant put forth in 1880. Grant had been out of office four years, but the cry of third termism defeated him in the convention all the same. If MT. Roosevelt should head the republican ticket l think that any respectable democrat could beat him at the polls. While our party is very much split up just now, l think that with President rTaft as the standard bearer harmony would be sufficiently restored to bring out the full republican vote for the republican ticket. On the other hand if Roosevelt should be the nominee thousands upon thousands of republi- cans would either stay at home or vote the democratic ticket as protest against third termism."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
REST

By Father Ryan. Rus My feet are wearied. and my hands are
 tired
 My scul oppressed And desire. what have long desired- Resi-only rest. eLt Iris hard to toil-when toll is almost vain, In barren ways Iris hard to sow-and never garner grain. In harvest days. The burden of my days is hard to bear, But God knows best; Aud I have prayed-but vain has been my
 prayer B For rest-sweet rest. 'Tis hard to plant in spring and never E reap 4
 The autumns yield; Iris hard to till, and tis titled to weep Der fruitless field. And so I cry weak and human cry, So heart oppressed And so sigh weak and human sigh, For rest-for rest. My way has wound across the desert And cares infest My path, and through the flowing of hot
 tears.
 I pine-for rest Twas always so; when but child I laid On mothers breast My wearied little head: cen then prayed
 AS now-for rest. And am restlesa still; twill soon be CT: For down the West Life's sun Is setting. and see the shoro Where shall rest