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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
FLORIDA PRAISE OF UNDERWOOD

IOIl lHt NIobllO Itc6iotVit
 The Register Is glad to see the Jack sonville Times-Union express the opin- lon that Mir. Underwoods leadership has shown for itself, and 1t is successful leadership. MT. Underwood has tact and wisdom, controls his party and com mands the confidence of the public. He possesses the qualities needed in Pres ident. Other candidates have theories, MT. Underwood shows accomplished facts. Such is. in brief, the opinion of one of the best and most influential of southern newspapers. Note was made few days ago of Mississipprs appre- citation of the talented young Alabam- ian. The voice from Florida Is no less pleasing. It is a sign of the steady growth of sentiment favora ble to MT. Underwood as the south's best man for the presidential race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 The argument that a man will never end is the one he ought never to have be- gun.
 A man looks more self conscious in a new pair of shoes than a woman would barefoot
 A man thinks public office is the pub lies till he gets in it, when it's his private property.
 The more there is to try to solve in this world the more some people want to solve what's in the next. . M N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
Concerning Basic Causes

"Since the close of the Civil war;" writes an observer of events, "the efforts of what we denominate the best people of Alabama-people of integrity-have been continually directed either to break ing laws or to making laws that could be eyaded.
 When the last constitution was adopt ed by these same good people, provision was made for three registrars in each county whose understood duty it should be to see that the law and the provisions of the constitution be evaded when a certain class of our citizens should apply for registration. That such course, cov- ering AZ years. has been followed through a firm belief in its necessity will generally be admitted.
 Sociology teaches that violations of the natural laws governing social living entail evil consequences, and that neither ignorance nor apparent necessity can change these evil consequences. Inten- ton plays no part in natural law. We must find the law and follow 1t, or suffer the consequences. The consequence with us here in Alabama is lawlessness and disregard of law and we wonder how it came about.
 Again. when good people sanction a course aimed at the suppression of the rights of a class it Is quite natural that bad people shall go them one better and use the laws to exploit this same class for their individual profit. The first step In the application of remedies for condi- tions in Jefferson county would then be- come apparent.
 ''The good people to purge themselves of a basic community sin must demand that the law and the provision of the constitution shall be enforced and not evaded; that justice must be given every citizen in the courts and in the registra- ton office, and thus serve notice on bad people that exploitation through process of law. shall cease.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
She Likes Birmingham

"Yes, wanted to get back to Birming- ham and see the people here again as soon as possible" said Little Emma Bunt- ing at the hotel yesterday morning. just after arriving. You know in one week s stay for an initial visit an actress can scarcely make up her mind just how well she. likes a city and its audiences, and she is always anxious to get back aagin.
 Birmingham impressed me as being the livest city in the south. I like the ready appreciation of the audiences here They do not hesitate to greet one warmly If they like them, and the applause here is of the spontaneous and hearty variety that makes an actress want to do her best. W
 q have looked forward to this retut with more interest than the return 4 gagement in any other southern
 welcomed the opportunity which n
 possible for me to return to the
 soon, and l know that I am going l
 it even better after better acq ance." f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
THIS MEANS YOU

From the Renwick Qowa) Times.
 Any parties speaking in sandefous manner of I, Mrs. Rosa Massey of New Glarus, Wis, during the stay fof Fred Klassey in Renwick will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
 MRS. ROSA FRED KLASSEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
THE SILK STOCKING AGE

C. e. GarretsOn III JuuSe.
 Only a few years ago silk hosiery was an article of apparel confined chiefly to the stage and the show win dow exhibition. The cotton variety was good enough for even the woman of adeouate means. The average ex- penditure for a year for stockings per capita did not exceed Se. Today the amount iss nearer 3ss. The. difference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
NOMINATE ROOSEVELT!
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
 A s an independent democratic news A paper the World would welcome 4 A the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for President by the republic ans.
 The issues involved in his political ac- tivitles might as well be settled now as at any other time. If he is not nomi- mated in 1912 he will be a candidate for the nomination in 1916. That will mean four years more of Rooseveltian assaults upon the administration in power; four years more of Rooseyeltian agitation, Rooseveltian denunciation, Rooseveltian clamor and Rooseveltian intrigue. And to what good? Why not meet this Roose- welt question now and dispose of it once for all? Why wait until 1916 and keep the country in turmoil of demagogy and hysteria?
 Mr. Roosevelt represents the same kind of political clements that demanded un- limited greenbacks in the seventies and free silver at 16 to 1 in the nineties. The only difference is that then they thought they knew what they wanted and could define it in concrete issue. Now they do not know what they want but embody their vague and mysterious yearnings in the personality of the master demagogue of his generation.
 The greenback issue helped to divert the attention of the country from the acute questions of tariff reform and political cor ruption. Their silver issue turned the country from tariff reform and the anti trust law. As result we are still pay ing the penalty for the political cowardict that played fast and loose with rotter money until a great national crisis was reached.
 The country is again at a point where the tariff admits of a sane solution. uhe simple policy of enforcing the Sherman law Is slowly and systematically clarify- ing the trust problem. What American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
The FiuanciaI World

Henry Clews in his Saturday review in part:
 Among the signs of betterment week was the announcement of about OOO,O00 new bonds and short term by five of the leadi - railroad syst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

Gen. Homer Lea, the American adviser to Dr. Sun, is the author of that alarm ist book, 'The Valor of ignorance In this beck Lea out-Hobsons Hobson in pre- senting Japan as an invading nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

The Blackfoot Indians in Montana be- Iieve that spring is coming. They are in- dulging in the grass dance without any grass in sight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

| no ndTi1 III Bdluy. said the squire. with heat. When that sheriff come along here looking for him I told him p'inted that Baldy said he wouldn't be arrested. more truthful man never knew, and If the damn fool had taken my word he'd be living yeti"
 But you all know what trouble killing that sheriff made fo' Baldy!" said Yancy. He told me often he regretted it mo than anything he had ever done He said it was most aggravatn' having to always lug a gun wherever he went. And what W ith being suspicious of strangers when he want suspicious by nature, he reck- oned in time it would just naturally wear him out.''
 He stood it till he was risin' 3O," said Crenshaw.
 His father lived to be 90, John, and as spry an old gentleman as body'd wish to see. I don't unhold no man for com mttin' murder. but I do consider the sheriff should have waited on Baldy to get mo reasonable, like he'd done in time if they'd just let him alone-but no, sir, no reckoned the law want no respecter of persons He was a fine appearin man, that sheriff, and just elected to office. I remember we had to leave off the tail gate to my cart to accommodate him. Yes sir, they pretty near pestered Baldy into his grave-and seein' that pore old fellow potteripg around year after year always totn' A,GAn'was the pathetices, sight I most ever seen, and I made up my mind then if it ever semed neceS- sary for me to kill man I'd leave the | country or maybe the state," concluded the squire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

When the Czar of Russia sends an ann bassador to the republic or China he should be asked how he likes it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

The Chinese women have adopted Paris hats and John Chinaman is in peck of trouble even if he has become cit izen of a big republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

New York's circus ground, Madison Square Garden" has been given an ex- tension of two years, and it may never be torn down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

Four months from now the republican national convention will be down to business" and week later 1t will be ditto in the democratic convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

This country only expects 51 per cent of good public work, while the Mexicans desire 90 per cent It is impossible to get that much out of politicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

An exceptionally large and representa- tive audience attended the song recital by Miss Llla Ormond at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon. If the week day audiences averaged as well Manager Douglas would be happy indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

The pulmotor Is winning golden opinions. It pulls men from the grave and helps where help is most needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

If the insurgents are neurotics the standpatters are the paretics of today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
,JnIIs and Roads

'The interest of the people in good roads," stated Dr. William Oates, jail inspector of the state, lis intense, and there is absolutely no doubt but that within the next few years so much money will be spent on improving the highways that it will be impossible to provide for other improvements.
 "On account of this fact I am hustling at the present time. I am trying to get every county in the state which needs a jail to build one at once. In another two years the boards of revenue will tell me that on account of the expenditure of money for good roads 1t will be impossible to construct new prisons.
 New jails where needed are just as necessary as good roads. So I am acting as hurriedly as I can."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

It is difficult to say who is the yellow mans hope, Yuan or Sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

We have had an old fashioned winter, and an old fashioned summer may be in store for us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

To Chicago anything that looks like a first cousin to a thaw would be welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

This winter has discouraged those who desired to annex Canada. We can have winter enough in this country as 1t Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

The voice of the people is called in China the call of heaven" All nations have pet phrases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

Thc ex-Emperor Pu-Yi will not attempt to come back until 20 years at least have elapsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

Dom Shelby Cullom has secured the in- dorsement of the Lorimer-Lincoln league, and his finish can now be discerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

Any one of the eight governors stands ready to go on Roosevelt ticket in sec ond place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

The steam roller is to be taken out of the administration garage at once and fired up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

The transcontinental railroads are pre- pairing to monopolize interstate trade and travel through the Panama canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

In Yuan and Dr. Sun China has two sreat men, and two such men in new repubN can accomplish a great deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
A Theatrical Surprise

"I have been many years in the the- atrcal business, have seen the big stars come to town and go away, have seen favorites idolized and followed by admir- ing theatre fans, but have scarcely ever seen as much general interest in She en- gagement of a star as that manifested by the people of Birmingham for Emma Bunting," said M. l.. Semon, manager of the Bijou theatre.
 Several weeks ago Miss Bunting made her initial appearance here, practically unknown to Birmingham audiences. She jumped into immediate popularity and be- fore the end of that week the immense capacity of the Bijou was not sufficient to hold the people who wanted to see and hear her.
 Ut was a remarkable tribute to Miss Bunting's acting, her winsome ways and her ability to entertain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
ELF MADE MAN

From ihe lshville Banner.
 eTho sci made man is disappearing From pallice' observes the Birmingham Aee-ffeslld But there's Owsley Stanley cr inc Htrei rust committee. He used to he f..r nd. you know, though when tie story gu. started around the news r.lq.i -ifl several year sago, his sister ffi gNed oon to explain in signed
 ilenifh t Owsley was spending the Efest of his fathers $5000 salary
 aus he lied the hoe. tsas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

chiefly those in the west. Considering
 that other issues are expected to short ly follow, this movement must be fav- orably interpreted on the ground that u shows at least partial revival Of con fidenee among banking circles NO such financing as this would be attempted un- less our leading financiers were convinced that conditions are improving.
 Tn other directions there are also signs of improvement. The home political situ- ation Is much less threatening. Extreme radicalsm is abating under persistent re- buke and a realization of its injurious effect upon business. As long as 1t con- tinues business men are sure to postpone diminished employment and an increase in the unemployed. This is something which labor does not always realize when listen ing to the appeals of radicals who simply wish to win votes by playing upon class preiudice. It Is true the political situa- ton is by no means clear, and we must remain exposed to unpleasant surprises at least until after the conventions. When these are out of the way it will be more possible to draw conclusions as to the final outcome of the presidential campaign. No important tariff legislation seems prob able, particularly since the democrats are not likely to offer any bill that President Taft will sign.
 "SHill another favorable development having a strong bearing upon the mar ket indirectly is the better understanding developing between England and Ger many. The latter is highly significant from an international standpoint"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
OZONE MYTHS

Arizona became No. 4S without crowding anybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

politics now needs more than anything else are steadiness and stability, and steadiness and stability are the very things that Rooseveltism is consistently seeking to prevent.
 Rooseveltism represents new kind of government in this country-a government that purposes to destroy the old system of checks and balances, that purposes to tear down the old safeguards of the con- stitution and the courts, that purposes to establish government of men in place of a government of laws, that promises the first long step toward substituting state socialism for republican institutions. un- til this question is squarely met the agi- tation will go on as the greenback and free silver agitations went on, to the increasing detriment of the general well fare and national prosperity.
 No public benefit can come from delay. Soon or late Rooseveltism must be voted up or voted down, and 1t might as we'll be done now as ever.
 Mr. Roosevelts nomination this year would bring about the new political align ment that is necessary to the restora- ton of responsible party government. The
 
 democrats who came into the democratic party by the way of populism would go out again. The republicans who are dem- ocrats at heart would go over to democ- racy. There would again be clear line of cleavage between the principles of the parties. The issues could be fought out without any doubt as to their mean ing. ..... .-... .- s-.s.A ry-s x .s.s,s. T If a majority of the voters, after their past experience with Theodore Roosevelt, want him for President again, they are entitled to him. The best way to find out if they want him is for the republicans to nominate him in June. As the World has already said, it would welcome his nomination. We have never yet lost our confidence in the common sense and in- telligence of the American people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

'rivalk banks are far too private in IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
About Persons

Charles Henderson of Troy. president of the railroad commission, is in Bir- mingham.
 Ed deGraffenreid, one of the justices of the appellate court, spent yesterday In Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

From the Journal of the American Med ical Association.
 Faith in the subtle and far reaching ef- fects and the health giving virtues which have at one time or another been attrib- uted to ozone has somehow been in stilled into the popular mind. Seaside and mountain resorts alike have bene- fited by the reputation of "ozone in the air'' in the neighborhoods involved. The excusable longing of an ever aiing popu- lation for 8 stimulating atmosphere and for an ideal antiseptic has led many to look hopefully toward that substance which appears to represent the acme of the valuable properties of oxygen. The honest manufacturer and the medicine fakir have both been alert to- avail them selves of the opportunity for public ser vice, so that .'ozonizers'' and "ozonized" products are displayed in abundance.
 The ozone question presents it's facts as we'll as it's fiction. Ozone undoubted- ly has antiseptic power; but for such ef- fects dangerous concentration appears to be necessary. Lately 1t has become possible 10 prepare pure ozone and to in- yestigate Its physiologic properties. Prof. Leonard Hill and pr. Martin F1ack of London find that ia concentration as It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

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 There is no harm in ncentrations of ozone. at higher concentra- lion) may have some f its value may well ,ially so long as there CT curative agencies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19
LING A SHERIFF

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-19

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Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-20

the city line, though it has been done on the line to Bean Hill, and at Thamesville the Bushnell place is some distance beyond the city line.
 Four inch Gain.
 When Fairview reservoir was meas ured Tuesday afternoon at o'clock it was 6S inches below high water mark. a gain of four inches since the measurement on Monday This rapid gain has only diminished tlBe amount in Meadow brook three inches. it being 67 inches over the 24 inch pipe now, so that quite large gain can be expect ed yet.
 Will Determine Location.
 When the commissioners for the san atorium come Thursday they will also look over the Post place to determine where the buildings shall be located. They will also meet the contractor and arrange any further details which may be necessary. A. N. Carpenter has signed the contract and furnished a $29 900 bond.
 Locating MiddIetewn Sanatorium. Dr. Knight of the state tuberculosis commission visited Middletown Tues day morning, and in company with G l. Allen, secretary of the commission visited several sites for the new tuber- culosis hospital for Middlesex county Owing to the bad going the commis- sion will go there again next week when the roads settle and view other sites.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-20
Reduced EIactrio Liuht Rate.

The New London Gas and Electric Light company has voted to reduce the electric light rate in that city, to be effective on bills rendered April 10 and thereafter. The rate on electricity was formerly fl cents per kilowatt hour for the first S5 kilowatt hours per month, and Il cents per kilowatt hour for all in excess of S5 per month. The new rate is 13 cents per kilowatt hour for the first 10J kilowatt hours per month. and n cents per kiloWatt hour for all in excess of 100 per month. AS former ly, there will be given a discount on bills paid within 10 days of one cent per lHilowatt hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-20
WATER FOR STATE SANATOR|UM
No Action Taken by Water Board for Extension of 1900 Feel
 Outside Cfy-FavOrabIy Disposed To Do All They Can.

For the purpose of learning the sit nation in regard to the securing of city water for the county tuberculosis sanatorium at the Post place, when completed. some of the tuberculosis commissioners wiH be here Thursday, and Supt. J. J. Corkery will accompany them to the site and view the prem ises and the section through which the pipe will have to be laid.
 FaVorabIy Disposed.
 The main now extends to Bushnell place, in West Thames street, and it would mean the extension of the main place. It is understood that the san atorium will want the city water, but the expense of extending the main to the Post place will be considerable, and in addition to that it will be taking the water out of the city limits. The board of water commissioners has talk en no action in regard to the exten- sion, but it is understood that they feel disposed to do all they can in be- half of the institution. As far as known the sanatorium would be the only customer on the long extension, and but very few others could be serv- ed with such line.
 The amount of water which would be used would not be sufficiently great to cause any embarrassment, and with the new reservoir working more GUS toners would be desired. but expense will be a big item, and then it is said the board has no right to go outside
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-20
PERSONAL

Alfred Hough of Plainville is visit ing in Norwich
 c. Henry Smith is ill at his home, 5S Church street.
 C. Henry Smith of Church street is seriously ill with erysipelas.
 John Comstock of Hadlyme is wis iting his daughter, Mrs. John Mitchell of Norwich.
 Miss Mary B. Woodwork has re- turned from a visit with relatives at Quaker Hill.
 Charles S. Woodmansee and family have moved from West Thames street to Hinckley Hill
 Herman Feltcorn has been i'll New London, the guest of the Young Mems F'raternal league.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles E. Roberts were the guests of MT. Roberts par ents on West Broad street Monday night
 George $. Smith of Noroton was here Tuesday to attend the meeting of the
 
 old friends who were glad to see him.
 Mrs. Julia F. Newton of Central Village, who has been spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Susan Hawkins of New London. was a Nor wich visitor Tuesday.
 A Worcester paper says: MT. and Mrs. P. 0. Faucher of North Gros- venordale, Conn, are here to pass a week with relatives on Salem and Rod ney streets and on Hobson avenue. Deacon Ethan Wilcox of Westerly was here Tuesday in attendance up on the funeral of Deacon Erastus H. Gardner, who was an old acquaintance and whose wife was a cousin of MT. Wilcox.