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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Active Business

"These are prosperous times, said Leo Kayser of Otto Marx x Co. Our invest ment securities are in brisk demand During the summer business in our line got dull was dull for about two weeks There seemed to be no reason for it, be- cause business conditions throughout the country were highly satisfactory. So we bestirred ourselves and business came with a rush, and we have been busy ever since. We have always had one particularly good talking point-every se- curity that we ever recommended has turned out to be all that we promised.
 ''The outlook for the Birmingham dis trict is extremely bright. and the presi- dentlal campaign is not hurting business at al The leading parties are so close together in profession of principles that the business world is indifferent as to who will occupy the White House. Will son will be elected and the great finan- cial interests will accept the new admin istration with a feeling of real cordial ity."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Fore God, you have here goodiy dwelling, and a rich.
 - King Henry ".
Bandits in the South

The lone bandit who held up Louis vile and Nashville train 12 miles east of New Orleans had plenty of courage, but he did not have all the stock of courage on board that train, for the engineer, who had started the train under orders of the lone bandit, saw an opportunity, and grabbed it by the neck. He banged the bandit over the head in an unguarded moment, and the control of the officials of the rail- road over the train was restored
 Possibly more robbers were con- cerned in the hold-up, but none other came in sight. Doubtless the lone bandit and his associates in the rear were the ones who held up a Queen and Crescent train at Hattiesburg where they secured booty of at least $1OO,0O0.
 Engineer Baer deserves not only a Carnegie medal but proper recogni- tion of his nerve and coolness in a crisis by the Louisville and Nashville company, and by the people of this section of the country. Just why a train load of people should be held up by lone bandit seems strange, but as this has become a fashion in the wild west not one is surprised. The only alert and courageous man out of sev- eral hundred on board the train was Engineer Baer, and he deserves all the honors that can be showered on him. Retirement on full pay by the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad should be one of those honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
WHY swEDENBORG DIDN'T WED

William White.
 He lived with Polheim, at once his CO., adjutor and as his pupil in mathematics; and having thus constant opportunity of seeing the fair Emerentia, Polheims sec ond daughter, had become enamored of her graces The attachment, however, was not mutual, and the lady would not allow herself to be betrothed. Her father, who deeply loved Swendenborg, caused written agreement to be drawn up, prom ising his daughter at some future day. This document Emerentia, from fiial obe dience, signed: but, as ladies generally do when forced to love in this way took to sIghs and sadness, which so affected her brother with sorrow that he secret borg. The paper was soon missed for Swedenborg read 1t over frequently and in his grief at its loss. pesought PorheiIn to replace it by new one. But as Swe- denborg now discovered the pain which he gave to the object of his affections, he at once relinquished ali c.aim to her hand and left her fathers house. This was his last. as it was his firs, endeavor after marriage. Tn after years, when jocosely asked whether he had ever been desirous of marrying. he answered:
 Tn my youth 1 was once on the road to matrimony."
 And on being asked what was the cb- stacle with his characteristic simplicity he said:
 She would not have me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

From the New York Times.
 With such an appeal as that issued by Mrs. Sarah Harris, who sees in life noth- ing except years of utter helplessness ac- companied by ceaseless and irremediable pain, and therefore thinks and says that legal authority for putting her to- death should be created. something of sympathy will doubtless be both felt and expressed. Her demand might pc supported, too, from another than her own point of view from that of those relatives upon whom such cases of illness as hers impose pro longed and often crushing burden of care and expenditure. Not infrequently this is the most pathetic or tragical feature Of such a situation, and 1t supplies what comes nearer to being a sound argument for the occasional bestowal under strict regulation, of "euthanas:a' than does that of wearied and desparing sufferers like Mrs. Harris.
 Neither of the arguments, however, nor both of them together, should outweigh those that can be, and thousand times have been, made against action which would cren the way to the most dreadful mistakes. to say nothing of the most dreadful crimes
 The members of the medical profession are practically unanimous, now as always, in admitting that even the wisest of them may err in declaring any case, even the most desperate, absolutely hopeless. In- numera ble patients whom doctors have given up' have recovered, and certain ly the patients themselves, when racked by pain and depressed by disease, are in no condition to decide the matter.
 And whenever such request as that of Mrs. Harris is made 1t should be remem- bered that 1t has been proffered with full knowledge that it would not be granted This is not to impugn the sincerity of all such demands, but many a wish to die is expressed that would be promptly with drawn if the prospect of it's fulhllment became immediate. and the chances are that whenever both the conscious and the subconscious mind of person really are tired of life even though only temporari- ly, escape is made by the always open door of suicide.
 but it properly has an unconquerable pugnance for killing done for any other reason. Cruel hardships for individuals undoubtedly result but any other course would be too dangerous for serious con sideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS LEAD

In the practical application of pre- ventive medicine American physicians are acknowledged to be the leaders of the world, says the September Cen tury." They have not lost the primacy in this respect which 20 years ago led their confreres in Vienna to say: we are astonished at your achievements
 over here we wait with impatience for the publication of your volumes" "Twenty-five years ago MT. Bryce in his great book. "The American Com monwealth," quoted the appreciation of "competent authorities" of our "con- tributions to biology and medical science" Indeed, 1t Is remarkable.
 he said. "how far from showy and sensational is the bulk of the work Gin general science) now done in America ' Xhat must he say now of the great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON From tba ri cfia,, TTor,JJ

rom the tnflStlan Herald.
 Armageddon is the name given to the last great battle to be fought in the worlds history, in which the whole hu- man race is arrayed on one side or the other 1t Is to be the final struggle of anti-Christ. When 1t will be fought no one can tell; but that there will be a great struggle we are assured. Before that day comes many false prophets shall arise and lead many astray E , iniquity shall me multiplied and the are to be false Christs, false teach CTS doing signs and wonders, and lead ing astray "even the elect if such were possible" It Is to be preceded by a period of apostasy, in which the au- thority of the wicked one will be fully demonstrated, with the assumption of divinity and the demand for universal worship as God. In the present stage of the conflict between good and evil when mighty forces are arrayed on ing of the fierce struggle that Is to come; but we may rest assured that righteousness will triumph in the end. Armag geddon is "the mountain of Me giddo" west of the Jordan, scene of early historic battles and the place that would naturally suggest itself to the mind of a Galilean writer to whom the place and its associations were fa- miliar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Refurnr from New York

Judge A. C. Howze, who returned re- gently from short vacation spent In New York, has son in the army and a son in the navy, and that being so il made it all the more fitting that he should be quartered at the Army and Navy club.
 q had a delightful time in New York. ' said Judge Howze. "rhe nights were very pleasant and even in midday the temperature was far from oppressive The great metropolis is busy all the year round; there is no such thing as summer dullness.# The city was well filled with visitors and there was al ways something interesting for the wis itors to see Yes, l enjoyed every hour of my stay in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
The University's New Year

The University of Alabama opened yesterday for the scholastic year of 1912-13. It was an suspicious open- ing and there is every reason to feel that under the presidency of Dr. George Denny great things will be ac- complished.
 Dr. Denny has been at work all sum- mer with his sleeves rolled up, plan ming for the university's work. He has not only the educational equip ment, but he has the enthusiasm that inspires confidence. The very matter of enthusiasm itself is a great asset, and with the earnest cooperation of the faculty and trustees, and the sym pathetic support of all friends of edu- cation, much will be achieved. There is every indication that 1912-13 will be the university's banner year, both in point of attendance and educational results. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
CLEVELAND LOST FORTUNE

Washington Correspondence Boston Ad-
 vertiser.
 Recent sales in Washington in the neigh borhood where Grover Cleveland, In his first administration, bought for his own use country house and estate or S acres show that if he had retained II (and Mrs. Cleveland after him), the fam fly would be worth $600,000 more today than 1t Is. This Washington country home of the Clevelands was acquired soon after he was married, and at the time was quite in the woods. several miles distant from the center of activity in Washing ton, and especially from the White House. The President paid less than 5000 an acre for the property, which consisted of zs acres, but he spent about s15,ooo in i'm proving the old house which stood on the grounds.
 The purchase of the President In this neighborhood started things. The real es- tate spectators took a cue, and real es- tate in the neighborhood began to hum, and has been humming ever since. Wash ington declared that if Grover Cleveland  despite that he could spend his days in the White House, 1t, too. would share his pleasures, and the country proving truly delightful, Washington was eager and is still eager to buy real estate there, and magnificent houses have been put up in this neghborhood and streets and roads laid out in it, so that, all told, Washington has grown up to this spot. which was a forest in the days of Cleve- land, and he would not recognize it could he see 1t today. On account of the Cleve- land house the neighborhood has been called Cleveland park and park 1t is.
 Grover Cleveland ever hated to have himself made a source of speculation, but he could not help himself when the real estate, in consequence of his choice. took boom, and he profited, after all, considerably; for after he retired as Pres dent the first time he sold the house ana his 20 acres, but for the comfortable sum of $139,000, having made nigh S100,0O0 by the investment. Nevertheless, as land in Cleveland park today Is worth at least $25,000 an acre, if the Clevelands had re- tained the estate, and 1t were in their pos session today, the entire Cleveland estate would be worth additionally s725,OO0. The handsome fortune of $60O,000 was passed up when Grover Cleveland sold out after he had ceased to be President the first time.
 Cleveland was not going to give specu- lators another chance when he again be- came President He again acquired a country house in Washington. but merely rented it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
The Iron Market

The Birmingham iron market IS stili strong with an upward tendency. Rogers Brown X Co.'S Cincinnati report says in part:
 August closes as one of the most ac- tive months in the iron and steel busi- ness that has been recorded Greater pro- gross toward advanced prices, increased production and large orders was made in the month than any so far during the recent improvement. Whatever doubt ex- isted prior to the middle of August re- garding the permanency of the improve ment in iron and steel, was completely re- moved, and in it's place established con- fidence in the movement toward higher levels in every way. This is especially mo- ticeable as July and August are ordinarily quiet periods in the iron business, but again is demonstrated the indisputable fact that the iron business has reached the point where precedent and the usual credited influences have ceased to govern It's action. It has broken away from lines formerly laid out for it. and to all ap- pearances at the present time is out for new records
 Prices continue to advance in orderly method at all producing centers, and each day brings instructions from furnaces either to advance figures or withdraw from the market for deliveries for which they are satisfied their order books are complete. In some districts sales of pig iron during the week have been heavier than has been generally circulated, due to quick action on the part of buyers in either closing for specified tonnage or in- creasing original amounts of their in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
---------'s'-7= QUESTIONABLE DISHES
inc New York Telegram.

From the New lork leieSrdHi.
 Why is it some articles of, food are not considered in good form? Many of the most delectable connections imaginable are suffering from neglect when they might be in high favor in the best homes.
 Whats the matter with chop suey? Is spaghetti social outcast? Must one seek & barroom if he would eat a toothsome pretzel? Has any one proved anything disgraceful against a steaming bowl Os chilic con carne? Certainly not. We'll then, why is a peaceable citizen compelled to frequent all night cafes to obtain food that should be in every home? None of the mentioned foods are as difficult to make friends with as the pampered olive. No one ever liked olives at first. This na- tion is in sore need of Bohemian cook ing school. Who will promote it7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

at the root of the trouble-the in- equality of taxation in Alabama. The committee says it will not rest nor swerve until that root is grubbed up."
 In view of the recent action of the governor in ordering the state tax commission back to Jefferson county to override the settlement of values by the Board of Revenue has put the Chamber of Commerce tax committee more than ever on its mettle. The address will be widely read with in- terest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
QUACKERY IN MUSIC

From the Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
 graph.
 A movement to compel the licensing of music teachers has been set on foot Michigan, with a view to raising the standard of musical instruction and putting stop to the activity of in- competent persons working in this field. The evil which 1t is thus sought to correct is notorious. There are laws requiring that only persons holding certificates of fitness shall practice as lawyers, doctors, dentists or phar- macists, but on the music teachers profession there are no restrictions.
 Any Tom, Dick or Harry, even though he lacks even fair parliamentary knowledge of the science and art of music, may hang out his shingle as a teacher and obtain remuneration for services which he Is incapable of rem dering. As consequence there Is abroad in the land legion of teachers, a very large proportion of whom Frank Damrosch puts 1t at 80 per cent could not pass an examination for a diploma at any recognized conserva- tory.
 l If the Michigan movement accom- plishes anything for the correction of this evil it will render a genuine public service and the efforts of its promoters should correspondingly inspire emula- ton. Quack doctors and lawyers are practically thing of the past. Is 1t not time to get rid of the quack pro- lessor of music?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Alabama Steel In England

'It is an interesting coincidence that steel made in the Birmingham district is being shipped to Birmingham, England, in considerable quantities" said prom inent man in close touch with the indus trial situation.
 'I happened to see a good sized draft dated Birmingham, Ala, drawn on a con- cern in Birmingham, England. This draft was for bilets made by the Southern Iron and Steel company at Gadsden. I thought of the old saying, carrying coals to New Castle.'
 Great Britain Is havng a great busi- ness boom and all grades of structural steel are in brisk demand there. So great is the demand, indeed, that large steel tonnages are being shipped from the United States to England"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Enio,ed Euronenn Trip

August Hlrsch, who returned holie a few days ago from a trip abroad, IS the picture of health. Scores of his friehos have saluted him and expressed pleasure at seeing him back in Birmingham.
 Mr. Hirsch left home on May zi ana sailed from New York on May 2s. He landed at Hamburg and proceeded 10 HIS native town of Osthofen, on the Rhine. There he spent several weeks with ms brothers and sisters.
 Yesterday. in speaking of his trlp' MT Hirsch said: T naturally enjoyed my trip to my old home It was delightful to De with my brothers and sisters. While in Germany I visited Wildbad, in the BLACK forest. It is an ideal resort place. The baths are invigorating and benehclai III every way.
 q went to Frankfurt and from there 10 Paris. I was in Europe just three years ago. l did not observe many changes Ill the cities I visited There is marked pros- perity in Germany and France nave never seen Germany so prosperous as It is at this time. Berlin Is growing rap idly, and is now the greatest city on the continent. But speaking or fdfis' eii"' city has long been, and still is, the world center of fashion. The most stylish hats and the most stylish gowns are designed and worn in the French capital In Paris I combined business with pleasure.
 "A great many people have an idea that Paris Is an exceptionally wicked city. That is far from the truth. Some devil try goes on in all large cities, but Paris is. to all appearances, a model in good behavior But it Is not so progressive as Berlin. The Prussian capital IS not only increasing in population rapidly, but 1t leads the world as the center of educa- ton and the development of science.
 Well, my health was greatly pen- efited by my trip and now l am glad to be back in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
The Tax Committee

The tax committee of the Chamber of Commerce and the Real Estate as sociation's committee in a joint ad- dress to the tax payers of Jefferson county, which will be found on an- other page of today's Age-Herald, stresses the point that the tax payers hereabouts are standing on principle. The Chamber of Commerce committee has conducted campaign of educa- tion on high plane. It has struck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

George Marvin, former American vice
 consul at Mukden, in Harper's Weekly. IT IS Doctor Morrison's) is strange
 career, a curious and a rare per- \ sonality. His house in PelSin is on the Hatamen street, out near the Ket- teller monument, which marks the spot where the German minister was shot by the Boxers in the siege of the legations in 1900. By foreigners and by English speaking Chinese this street, one of the most important in the Tartar city, is often called Morrison street"
 It is characteristic of him that for many years he has preferred to live beyond the walls and the conveniences of the le- gation quarter, but, although he inhabits a Chinese house. he resides in 1t not as the Chinese do. It Is very spacious and comfortable residence: four buildings, or ''chien," surrounding an open com pound. all separated and hidden from the street by high masonry wall through which a small postern door admits you to the interior. It was always grateful, sharp change to step from the confusion dust and noise of the crowded street across the threshold into Morrison's peace ful sunny court, as clean as a hospital and bright with flowers. A more redoubt- able bachelor does not live than this Australian wanderer, put he has sur- himself with the material com forts and household discipline of domes- ticity, as one may do in the east where five good servants can be maintained on what it costs to afford one bad one in this land of the free.
 A mans chosen surroundings, his equipage, so to speak, are often pretty fair index of the man himself. The most striking thing about Doctor Morrison's is his library, a collection of many thousands of volumes, filling q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Maine's Election on Monday

On Monday next the Maine election for governor, legislature and other state officers takes place. There is no bull moose state ticket before the people. because one could not be made and filed 40 days before the cleo ton.
 Democrats should not be over-confi- dent concerning the Maine election. The state is republican. In the groundswell of 1910 Governor Plaisted boiled 73,425 votes and was elected by a plurality of S753. Four years ago the entire democratic vote was only 35, ,403, and when the liquor ques- ton is not before the people the demo- cratic vote of 1908 has been the aver age vote in the last twelve years. Governor Plaisted has been satis- factory executive officer, and he is a candidate for reelection, and it re- mains to be seen whether or no he can again poll 73,000 votes. This he must do to win. MT. flames is the republican nominee, and Obadiah Gardner's opponent is Congressman Burleigh.
 Deacon Hemphill is in Maine, and he says the real issue of the state cam paign is the liquor question. He says the people of Maine want the prohi- bition law to stay in the constitution and on the statute books, but they do want it enforced. A proposition to amend the constitution in this respect was defeated last year by less than 1000 majority. The republicans are this year evading the issue. They are afraid of it, but Governor Plaisted and the democrats advocate change in the constitution. The democrats in their platform ask that this section be added to the prohibit ton amendment:
 ''This section shall not apply to cities in which the manufacture, sale and keeping for sale of intoxicating liquors may be permitted under such regulations as the legislature may provide, and whenever 51 per cent of the legal voters in any town petition the legislature to grant the inhabi- tants of said town the privilege here in granted to cities such privilege shall be granted. But in no case shall the legislature permit the manufac- ture, sale or keeping for sale of in toxicating liquors in any city or town without making such permission con- ditional upon it's approval by the voters of said city or town"
 The democratic position is plain and positive, but all the blind tigers are working hand in hand with the evasive republicans, and it is not certain how the battle of next Monday will turn. Governor Plaisted is outspoken on the subject. Candidate Flames did not en- force prohibition when he was county attorney of Kennebec county, and yet he is now running for governor on a "dry" platform.
 In short, it is uncertain what effect the liquor question will have on the vote, and it is also uncertain how many bull moose will vote the demo- cratic t;clyo+