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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 A MONG the retainers who followed
 "A J. P. Morgan when he moved upon Washington with half dozen of the ablest corporation lawyers in the world at his heels to aid him, if need be, in making his testimony as col orless as possible and of as little use to the Pujo investigation committee, was Jchn c. Spooner. former United States senator from Wisconsin and former giant in debate"
 Of course, the debates in which Sem ator Spooner volleyed and thundered while the admring galleries rejoiced in an opportunity to hear the great lawyer-law- maker in action, were not always, or us- usaly, the debates that resulted in the shaping of laws. The real law molding debates are conferences held in commit tee rooms-sometimes at the dead of night, not inappropriately when thieves and cut purses prowl abroad" But at both the senatorial debates and the some what more significant subterranean de- bates, John C. Spooner of Wisconsin loomed large. He was one of small group of big men in the Senate. His mind was luminous his might proportion ate.
 MT. Spooner resigned from the Senate at a time in life when men are com monly called old to practice law "and save up little money" as he expressed it. He was well advertised, as we'll as well equipped He went to New York and became immediately a prominent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Salaries of High Officials

'In March Gov. Woodrow Wilson will pass from a position that pays S1o0oO year to q s75,OO0 a year office" said an old democrat.
 'I remember when the salary of the governor of New Jersey was only 5000. It was increased a few years ago to S1O,0OO. That is as high as any guberna- torial salary except in Illinois, where the executive gets s12,0o0 a year. A bill was introduced in the New York legis- lature while Hughes was governor pro- viding for a S200O0 salary, but it failed to become a law and the salary remains s1O,0OO.
 Governor Wilson, the President-elect, Is a man used to living within his means and he is almost sure to save consid- erabe money out of his presidential sal ary. In addition to stated salary Con- gress makes an appropriation of s25,0OO year to pay the Presidents travel ing expenses If, however, he does not expend that much in travel during the year the remainder of the s25,0Oo is re- turned to the treasury
 lowing to the great dignity of the presidential office S1000OO would not be too much in the matter of salary, but $75,0O0 does very well. l remember when the salary was only S25,ooo During Grants second administration it was increased to $50O00 and a few years ago 1t was further increased to the present figures. Any President, even though he have a large family, can live well on $5o,Oo0 a year. Several of the servants in the White House, such as steward, butler, chief cook and janitor, are carried on the government pay roll as public officials. The White House fuel, light and water bills are paid for by the government and when the President gives a state dinner the flowers and music are furnished at goNernment eXpense.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
THE NEW CONSUMPTION CURE

From the Journal of the American Medi-
 cal Association.
 The B'riedmann treatment for consump- ton has recently been announced in Q most sensational way. This method Of treatment does not appear to based on any new principle. It represents simply another effort to utilize for curative and preventive purposes the antigenic sub- stances in the tubercle bacillus, without at the same time introducing any toxic or harmful substances. In order to se cure this effect, living bacilli devoid of virulence, so it is asserted, are injected deep into the muscles. These bacilli are said to be derived from the turtle but the method by which they are rendered harm less is withheld. The secrecy is not in ac- cord with the ethical standard of scen
 tifc medicine.
 The report as to the results of the prac- tical use of this carefully guarded secret shows, first that in the experiments on guinea pigs complete protection has not been obtained. Furthermore, there are no indications that it has been possible to cure tuberculous guinea pigs by this method. The treatment consequently lacks an experimental basis. really and promptly effective cure for tubercu- loss should cure tuberculosis in guinea pigs and other animals The injections so far made by F'riedmann in children seem to indicate that the fluid injected is harmless in children and that is all. We have no evidence that the injections will prevent tuberculosis in children and from the nature of the case it will be eX- ceedlngly difficult to determine what the effect of such injections really is. The alleged curative effects do not seem to be any more pronounced and definite than those obtained with the various forms of tuberculin when properly used. Besides, the use of this fluid is probably not with out danger. In view of these considera- tions, there is not sufficient warrant for any other attitude toward Friedmann's treatment of tuberculosis than one of critical neutrality and tudicious sheptc ism. It concerns secret procedure with out any better results to it's credit than produced by tuberculn properly used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
HUMORIsT OF THE STAGE

From the New York Times.
 Tn author of the prodigiously success- ful burlesque called "Evangeline," who was also the inventor of the Lone Fish ernlan and the famous dancing helfer, will be remembered gratefully. "Evangeline." which was a work of J. Cheever Good wins youth, ranks in American stage history with "rhe Black Crook" Only Q few surviving playgoers can remem-. her it's first performance here, at Niblo's Garden, in 1874, when the composer of is melodies, Edward E. Rice, occupied the conductors chair, and William H. Crane, as Le Blanc, sang "The old Sex ton" and danced the darky breakdown between the verses. lone Burke, a rela tive of Joseph Jefferson, was the EvanSe- lIne in that almost forgotten cast, while the Lone Fisherman was Jacob B. Tho man, a famous old actor. Four years elapsed before "Evsngeline" was actual Ivy started on its long career, with Nat Goodwin as Le Blanc and J. s. Maffit a s the speeches. mystery among the starters
 As author and adapter MT. Cheever Goodwin contributed many pleasant and profitable trhes to the theatre, but noth- ing else that compared in popularity with 'Evangeline." He had the knack of writing jingles, and probably he was excelled by no other librettlst of comic opera in his era. He was Harvard man, a journalist, and the father of number of rising young actors who may in time rank as high among the come dians ss the illustrious theatrical humor- ists who found advancement in their par ent, plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Prosnerifx in the South

Those who are most struck with the immense progress of the south will be found probably among occasional visit ors," said F. T. Jewett of Phiadel- phia.
 T am just returning from the Pacific coast. I spent nearly two weeks in Texas and several days in New Orleans. My first trip south was nearly nine years ago. Texas shows wonderful develop ment and Houston, Dallas and Galveston will give a fine account of themselves in the next census.
 But the most wonderful progress in city building is right here in Birming- ham, I spent two or three days in Bir- mngham in the fall of 1903. Business seemed to be booming here at that time but l look back and see a small city as compared with the Birmingham of today. It is all revelation to me and I can believe now that this city is des- tined to be one of the largest in Amer ica."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BAcuELoR
m the NeM Yorll Press

From the NeW I OTk FTess.
 The best way for woman to control herself from having a good cry is if 1t makes her nose red.
 When a girl always has cold feet she s too modest to talk about it.
 Santa Claus tries to break men from smoking hy the sind of cigars he gives them.
 man takes great credit to himself for being able to point out to somebody else a millionaire.
 Mater wagon pride rideth for fall off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
The Famous FlonznIey Quartet

"The Flonzaley quartet which for seV- eral years has stood at the top Of cham ber'music organizations, will be heard Tn Birmingham for the first time between the middle and last of January" said a musician. As Flonzaley is a household word in musical circles and among so- oiety people in general, the Jefferson the atre will be filled with an eager audience.
 T remember the first time that the late Theodore Thomas came to Birmingham. He was then conductor of the Chicago or chestra and had been for several years. The mere announcement of his coming was sufficient to pack the house. That was about 10 years ago. Interest in artis- tic music has advanced wonderfully since the Chicago, now the Thomas orchestra s first visit. All musical celebrities draw well here now; and that's why l say that the Flonzaleys will be assured of a gem erous reception.
 "The four artists forming the F'lon- zaley ensemble are highly interesting in their personality and this fact accounts largely for the fame of the organization. They are Adolfo Betti, first violin; Alfred Poohon, second violin; ugo Ara, viola, and Ivan d dArchambeau, violoncello. They are of the Latin race but of three differ ent nationalities. Betti and Ara are Ital- ians Pochon is a native of Switzerland and q Archambeau is, of course, French.
 Chicago, New York and Boston hail tho Flonzaleys as pre-eminent. They are not only rivals of the Kneisels, but their programmes are more charming than any ever heard before by a string quartet.
 Music lovers in Birmingham will eer- tainly look forward with enthusiasm to the appearance of the Flonzaleys.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
COnsccrated and TircIcss

"In this season of good will we naturally look around to see who comes nearest emhodylng the spirit of Christmas re- marked pioneer citizen.
 "A majority of our citizens will doubt less agree that the Rev. J. A. Bryan is that man. He is the personiicaton of the Christmas spirit For a quarter of cen tury he has gone in and out among this people. praying for the afflicted and bless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

A good many think the selection of Miss tary at the White House will lead to many changes. She knows Washington society like a book. She may object to the impromptu balls that the Tafts have often indulged in, and many think the Taft innovations will be cut off and that the Roosevelt mode of entertaining will be adopted. Miss Hagner served Mrs. Roosevelt almost eight years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
HARD TO PLEASE.

What is that young man growing about?" asked the wealthy humanitarian. Have we not served him with a free lunch consisting of eight courses?"
 We have answered the lady assist ant He complains because We furnish paper napkins, instead of linen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Babylon, Long Island. rejoices over the fact that it holds the oldest twins In the country. Samuel and William Muncy are 9l years old, and they are both in good health with their eyes "sot" on the cen- tury mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The inauguration fund is to be raised to SlO0OOO, and s20,Oo0 has already been sub scribed The money as a rule is raised in Washington among Washington people, and the maximum subscription thus far is 5000. Four years ago 12OOo souvenirs, 12,oOc dance programme covers. 1000 in- augural ball tickets and coco supper tickets were printed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

HOW ABOUT IT. SISTERS2 You may say what you like, Rut it seems to us That Albany nike Is ridiculous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The elephant fin the Memphis zoo be- came enraged because some one gave him a box of chewing gum. He fairly danced in his anger. The spectators fled in terror at the trumpeting of the infuri- ated animal, and the trouble was not over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Jack Black, a California convict, es- caped a 9 year sentence because the earthquake and fire in 1906 had destroyed all records of his conviction. He is now a free man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The Finley Shepard smile as recently shown in New York was one that just won't come off. I've are to be married soon, hope says Mir. Shepard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
DEFINED.

"Pa, what is meant by deed of der ring-do?"
 Well, my son, suppose your mother was taking part in bargain counter rush,
 "Yes. pa
 "Suprose she was in the midst of hui,- dreds of women, pushing, clawing. struB- gling and breathing anathema. Suppose your father were to fight this way Into that mob, seize your mother by the arm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

and sey, Madam, refuse to stand by and see you risk life and limb, simply tecause Gettum X SlIinnum advertise reduction of 10 cents in the price of silk kimonos.' "
 Yes, pa"
 Well, son. that would be a deed of derring-do."
 PLACING THE BLAME. Of course this lites a gamble, For people high and low. But 'tis ourselves, I'm thinking, Who chiefly make it so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The New York women who wear watches on their ankles are surprised to find that so many people are interested in the time of day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Dr. Israel, who performed an operation upon the son of the Czar. is Jew, and the immigration law had to be suspended to get him into cruel Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The greatest of French dandies has ar rived to stiffen the backbone of the New port colony, which has been growing weak Of late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Miss Scheil of Cornell explains her meas urements. Like Topsy" she says q just grew"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The express companies have seen their best season. Uncle Sam goes into the package business next Wednesday at cut rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Isaac E. Sherwood of Ohio will be the only republican member of the next Con- gross who saw service in the civil war. but there will be F democrats who fought on the Confederate side,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The sale of Red Cross seals bids fair to aggregate s50O,OOO when all returns are re- ceived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

and so perhaps 1t will be at Staunton to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The get rich quick rascal always has get rich quick victim. They go to- gether.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The New York suffragetes talk better than they wak-to Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Do your New Years resolving at once; and get 1t off your mind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Santa Claus will do business next year with the parcels post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

The days are growing longer, but not so that you would notice it readily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
THE ANTHRACITE DECIsIoN

The mortality rate in poultry yards has fallen off immensely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
A HOLIDAY COMPLAINT

What's the matter with Cholly?" Nothing serious. He's still suffering from misrletoe fever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
HELPING HAND.

A HELPING HAND. The wickedness of the Road Hog" l. offset by the kindness of the philanthro- pist of the road who stops along the wayside and connects his automatic pump with the tires of belated travellers who need air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
THE SEA RovERs.


 THE SEA RoVERS. Cut upon the pillows the booming winds
 are bawlng, Safe in coraled secret port, our death
 brig rides serene; VI nile. across the seatop, the wanderlust
 comes calling oe treasure trove, and pirate gold, ant
 murder and rapine. We are masters of the ocean, and we ruio
 cur kingdom well, .s As purpled hold and carmined deck or
 merchantmen can tell, We look Fate between the eyes, And tell the Law il lies, We laugh with Life. and drink with Death, and sleep secure in Hell Gut across the pillows. proud argosies
 come sailing, Loaded down with Inca gold, and wealth
 of footed gain, Manned by black Hildagoes, death for
 fortune hajling, Daring to dispute our right upon tns
 Spanish main. We are masters of the ocean, and we
 rule our kingdom well. As purpled hold end carmined deck of
 merchantmen can tell. We look Fate between the eyes, And tell the Law it lies, Wo laugh with Life. and drink with
 Death, and sleep secure in Hell. Down beneath the ocean, mid dusk3
 shadows creeping Scattered bones of sunken ships lie rot-
 ting in the gloom; Chests of rifed treasure, with grinnins
 watchers, sleeping Midst horrid purple splotches till tns
 waking crack O doom. We are masters of the ocean, and we
 rule our Kingdom we'll As purpled hold and carmined deck OF
 merchantmen can tell We look Fate between the eyes, And tell the Law 1t lies, We laugh with Life, and drink with
 Death and sleep secure in Hell Harlowe Randall Hoyt, in the Milwaus kee Sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
A DWINDLED GIANT

member of the most richly gilded bar the world has made-whether his fees have been as fat as those of some of his col- leagues who advise Mir. Morgan-is a mat ter about which Mir Spooner knows mora than the public knows. But he is at his money making and, let us hope, laying by the shot in the locker concerning which he was thinking when he left the Senate.
 Put how the giant has dwindedi From what heights to what a level! The great, the quoted, the famous Senator Spooner; the man pointed out first in the Senate; the man to whom even the most blase cynic of the press gallery and the weariest member of the Senate would listen as long as he cared to discuss any subject he chose to discuss is now one of 8 half dozen prompters of the protagonist in the strange drama of twentieth century finance! The mighty Spooner has shrunk- en into the money grubbing Spooner lis employments are doubtless altogether within the limits of the excellent code of ethics that hedges lawyers about and keeps them pure and professional when they might otherwise become impure and
 
 crook nor an ogre. But there is a dif- ference in MT. Spooners dimensions none- theess.
 Money, which Is the greatest balm for hurt pride must be plentiful if 1t is compensation to man who gave up so much in public life to spend his declining years laying by money for those depend- ent upon him. A man so forced from the pinnacle by sordid necessity is to be sym- psthized with rather than criticized. see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man nor even the united strength of all the strongest mer that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory be- yond. Is it all real? An, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing. else real and abiding.
 No Santa Clans, Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia; nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will con- tinue to make glad the heart of chi!d- hood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

AS WEEPY AS EVER. Undimmod because
 Of passing years, East Lynne" still draws It's meed Of tears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

youcbsafe to show the sunshine of your face, That we. like savages, may worship it.
 Loves Labor Lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
POOR OUTLOOK.

POOR OUILOOhs Although the play is shady, Its vogue will hardly last, Because the leading lady Has never had 0 past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
THOSE HAPPY INCIDENTALs.

THOSE HAPPY INCIDENTALS. W ho goes upon a little trip And takes a roll of bills, Is apt to meet with lots of fun And have some lively thrills, But he who only takes enough To pay expenses bare, Will find he's missed most all the joy Of going anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Entered at the Birmingham Ald'' postoffice as second class matter uhuer act of Congress March 5, 1873.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

C E. Morgan and W. G. Wharton are the only authorized travelling represent stives of The Age-Herald in It's eir3u- lation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
TELEPHONES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-13
No Criminal Combination to
Control COuntry's Wealth.
But Money Finds Its Way Into
Few Mems Hands.
1T JUST DRIFTS THERE
Many Men Oppose Aldrich's
Clearing House Scheme.
Fair Investigation Good
Thing, Holland Says.

New York. Feb. 13.-If any one were
in all sincerity to ask any of the men
Of capital Or of finance or of banking
authority who are familiar with pres
emit day conditions the question, lis
there a money trust?'' he would be like
ly to receive, first of all, an alterna-
tive, but categorical, answer. He would
be told yes or mo- according to the
point OF view In the sense of unIaW-
full combination, criminal conspiracy to
control money and credit, there is no
money trust, in the opinion of men
who are competent to form a judgment
en- the matter. IN the sense that money
in large amounts finds its way into the
control of two or three groups and IS
employed by one or another or by all
of these groups to facilitate certain pro-
motions or undertakings or to aid in
large foreign or international money
transactions, there is confessedly
money trust.
One of the great forces now occupied
with American financing, thoroughly
familiar with industrial corporations
and organizations upon a large scale
and also in most intimate touch with
the leading financial authorities, was
asked today by the present writer, -
there money trust?"
In reply this man said: IT have never
known of any organization or agres-
tnent or conspiracy by which large funds
could be secured or HonopOiStlc control
over credit gained. The day when IW-1
OF three men could get together and,
by pooling their cash and credit, mani
pulate the money market has passed. 1t
is conceivable that the larger CAPITALISTS
the sO-called groups-might, by taclt
or formal agreement, SO direct affairs
as to cause for a time great disturb
ance in the money market, but tile time
would be very short, and the ultima t.
effects upon a conspiracy of that kind
would be grievous.
This man went on to say that an
impartial investigation carried on by
men of ability rot seekir any partisan
or political advantage would be of great
value, since it would show the country
that there is not now, and has not been
for many years. any combination seek
ing control Of money and of credit
On the other hand, it is tneVlta bic IN
a prosperous country that funds &C
cumulate in financial centers. They
drift naturally in the direction of the
offices of men who have the best OPP
portUnity for investment of them HUI
man nature being what it is, it is also
inevitable that sometimes faVorit1sm De
shown. yet it is the opinion of our
q bier, more experienced business men
that in the United States there has been
any other country where there is
abundant money capital.
What Investigation VIII Show.
petent C 01mittee of congress, conducted
with impartiality, will Enquestionably
show that any of the men who pos
sess large capital are strongly inclin-
ed to the opinion that if the people of
the United States desire to keep within
their own control the banking and cur
ency facilities of the United States they