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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

city editor said to a reporter. 1Go up there and get a story The reporter knocked at the door oi a weather beaten old shanty A man of 70 odd years responded. In spite oi his age, his eyes were bright and his. shoulders straight His big hands had vigor In their clasp. The reporter s1a'e1 his mission--and from courtesy the olu mans attitude turned to .savagery. ou can't see my little girl" said he, the fingers of his gnarled hands working and his eyes flashing under pent house brows of gray. T won't let her be both- cred now. Poor little thing, she has had trouble enough"
 The reporter said that he didn't in- tend to make any references to her mistakes"
 Look here, young man." said the old carpenter, my Emma never made any mistakes 1 know the papers said so, and she was unfortunate, because she could not prove that she was innocent. But know she was all right. My little girls soul is as clean and pure as that of child l will not let her be both cred"
 The reporter said that he wanted to shake hands, and they did. As he turned to go a soft, smooth voice-only little flaw now and then betrayed age-came from within.
 "Who is that, Dick dear?p asked the voice. Anyone to see me?"
 There was haif frightened infection in that last sentence-as though "The Confidence Queen of long ago feared that she might be taken away from the man who for 90 years has believed in her, through good and evil report. That's herr now.H said the old car penter That's my Emma. Good-by, young man"
 A moment later two old heads were silhouetted against the darkening pane.
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forth promptly and pay the amounts for which they obligated themselves.
 It may be that many persons who did not subscribe to the Young Women's Christian association when the can vass was made nearly two years ago will feel able to do so now. Their con tributions will be gladly received by the public spirited ladies who form the governing board. But one thing is certain: So noble a work as that which the Young Women's Christian association is accomplishing will not lack support whenever the facts are laid before the people of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
,olice force burglars, highwaymen,

police force burglars, highwaymen, snatch thieves and other criminals were little in evidence. Professional crooks kept away from Birmingham Recently there have been daring rob berries, and crime of various sorts is naturally on the increase. The resi- dence sections have practically no police protection.
 The purchase of property for city parks is all very well only when the city is able to acquire realty without severe retrenchment in directions like fire and police protection. It is hoped that the board of commissioners will find some way to safeguard life and property by adding at least few men to the inadequate police force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
TELEPHONES
He was the very genius of famine.
 - King Henry ".
Double Tracking the L. & N.

The Louisville and Nashville rail road is Alabama's great north and south trunk line. It is to be equipped with two tracks all the way from Nashville to New Orleans, and the work is to be completed in three years. The cost of this improvement will be, it is said, about $15,000, ,000. The work between Boyles and Deca- tur will be particularly heavy, but when it is completed the line will be one of low grades and easy curves, over which heavy trains can be han dled without the aid of pushers. The changes involved are considerable, especially in the neighborhoods of Warrior, Blount Springs and Gull man.
 All this is preparation against the opening of the Panama canal, and it will go far toward bringing this way the products of the middle west on the one hand, and tropical fruits on the other. A double track on the Louisville and Nashville railroad will pull in our favor steadily and deter minedly. Over the new Panama traffic a great contest will surely take place, and the Louisville and Nashville will soon be in position and condition to strive for it and for it's own leader shin as well as Alabama's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Not Enough Policemen

In the line of economic administra- tion Birmingham's police force has been reduced until it numbers now only 13S, including patrolmen, detec- tives and officials. The number of men available for patrol duty is less than 100. There are only 95 or 96.
 Economy in public as well as in pri- vate affairs is sometimes overdone. Soon after the Greater Birmingham enactment became effective Birming- hams police force, including patrol men, detectives and officials, num- bered 241. Of this number something like 1855 were available for patrol duty.
 Some cities of approximately Bir- mingham's size have one policeman for every 750 inhabitants. A few have even larger percentage on a population basis. Birmingham's pop ulation today is about 100000, and a police force of 240, which would give us between 1S0 and 190 patrolmen, would be none too large. An increase fully up to the numerical strength of the police department year and a half ago might not be feasible at this time, but as the present force is ridiculously small, there should be some increase.
 ! When Birmingham had a large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
HOW TO GET SHAVED

From the Boston Post.
 was being shaved at my favorite ba Der shop on Newspaper Row yesterd forenoon when a stranger who was e' dently short. of change walked in al asked the boss if he would shave or half of his face for nickel The Do thought 1t pretty good joke and swered in the affirmative, bidding t stranger to take a seat for a moment so. A moment later the boss bid t stranger to take his place in the cha After the latter had been prepared t boss asked (which side?" 'The outside was the strangers reply. and all han in the shop had a mighty good laugh the boss. who took the joke good 2 turedly and gave the visitor first cla shave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
.THAT'S MY EMMAv

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
 For almost 50 years Mrs. Emma Peck has held the title of "The Confidence Oueen:, The police believe that she has taken more than s1.ooo,0e0 from her victims. Some of her schemes are hand ed down in tradition for their classic perfection. Twenty years or more of her life have been spent Tn prison. She was released not long ago after 10 years in Sing sing And she was s2 years old Mrs Peck has gone to her husband, up near Sparkhill. N. Y,' q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
HAIR
From the Chicago Post.

Men have less hair than women, and most of them have less hair than for merly.
 This is because of the hats worn by men. They tthe hats) are ugly as iron pots and no more comfortable. They com press the scap and kill the hair. Thus men become bald and gain the reputation of indulging in much mental effort
 Women have more hair than men be- cause they wear light hats. and also be- cause they wear more hair.
 Men would wear as much hair as women if they could afford it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
MORALS OF THE .TuRI<Ey TRor

From the New York World.
 The sudden vogue of the turkey trot, grizzly bear" and other "antic' dance of voluptuous suggestiveness has pro voked an outburst of moral sentiment fo their suppression. Ministers are preacf ing against them and it is proposed some cities to prohibit them by law.
 The agitation does credit to the nor; sense of the country. But is it necessar to dignify the present irruption of risq, dances with a crusade? Freak dance such as these come and go. They Ina, their little hour on ballroom programme and pass as soon as the novelty is ou worn. If they were something more tha coarse gymnastics-if there was anythir inherently artistic or esthetic aboJ them-real apprehension might be felt girls. The waltz survived worse attacl because 1t possessed grace and a reasd for existence. But can the most ardeI devotee of the turkey trot'' make thd claim in its behalf.
 Viennese musical comedy, Paris dana halls and the red light region of Sd Francisco have become responsible fd the introduction and transient populariI on and off the stage of style of danciII which is open to grave objections, on tlI score of good taste as well as of moral But there does not appear to be aI| occasion for municipal regulation or pI | lice censorship. Tie grotesque featur| which do most to popl1larize these ,iaflc{ will operate in the end to give them thei
 most effective quietus. They will die oI because there is no element of grace dignity or beauty in them to keep theI alive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
LONG AGO
u3v Eugene Field.

By Eugene Field. once knew all the birds that cam And nestled in our orchard trees, For every flower I had a name Nv friends were woodchucks, toad
 bees:
 T knew where thrfved in wonder gl What plants would soothefs | \.
 bruised toe Oh, I was very learned ther
 But that was very long agq ' And pining for the joys of y E I tread the. old familiar spol only to learn the solemn tr I have forgotten, am forgot N 4, Yet, here's this youngster. at I Knows all the things I used To think l once was wise as Il
 But that was very long agd 1| l know it's folly to complain
 of whatsoe'e CT the fates decr Yet. were not wishes all in va
 I tell you what my wish sho I'd wish to be a boy again. @3 Back with the friends I used For I was. oh. so-happy then
 But that was very long ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
REFLECTIONS OF BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Optimism has one crop failure after an- other.
 It takes two to make a bargain. one of them usually skin.
 A mother wants her children to admire their father, but not to emulate him.
 The things a girl pretends not to know are heap more important than the things a man pretends to know.
 If man begins to put on too much weight from laziness, he thinks it's be- cause he leads such a regular life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Young women's Christian Association

1Oung women s CnTlStlan ASSOclat1On
 Of all the worthy institutions in Birmingham comparatively few com mend themselves so strongly to thoughtful and generous hearted citi- zens as the Young Women's Christian association. The Young Mems Chris tian association was started in Lon- don nearly 70 years ago. In 1851 branches were established in the United States, and the organization has had rapid development based on the needs of city life. That associa- ton is more popular today than ever.
 But to many men outside the church pale the Young Women's Christian association makes more sympathetic appeal. This association does not come under the head of char ity as that term is commonly under stood. In no sense whatever is it an eleemosynary institution. It's pur- pose is to furnish home, refined en- vironment and chaperonage for un- protected women who have to work for a livelihood.
 In Birmingham the Young Wom- ems Christian association is known to be a model in its management Its governing board is made up of 30 of the most prominent women in the social life of this city. The economy with which the institution is main tained speaks well for the business like character of the management, and the elegant property which the association has asquired is evidence of the liberality of the public.
 In most large cities the Young Women's Christian association is said to be doing well if it comes within 30 per cent of paying expenses. Here in Birmingham the association does much better than that. Last year there was deficit in maintenance of only 10 per cent. Young women who board in the association building have to pay only a minimum rate, and they have all the comforts and conven- fences of first class boarding house Life for them is made altogether homelike. Educational features are being added to the work of the asso- citation, and when the Nineteenth street six story annex is completed Birmingham will have an association property that would do credit to a city of 1,OO0,oOO population.
 The money pledged for paying off the debt which the association in. cured in buying the Pollock-Stepheni edifice on West Twentieth street anC for erecting the handsome annex wa: thought to be sufficient; but some oi the subscribers to the fund have failed to pay, and unless prompt collections are made on the remainder due tn, association the management will b' embarrassed. It is earnestly hoped therefore, that delinquents will come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
DRAMATIC NOTE.

Miss Ingram and two gentlemen help CTS made quite a clever vaudeville team at the Electric theatre Friday and Satur- day nights. They pleased the audience very much. The lady was real actor ine-we know 1t, because she carried two brass mounted poodle dogs, and each had a valise made on purpose to be carried on and off the trains. ."-Howard, Kan, Courant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
COOKERY.

COOKERY. Some day there won't be wood enough To make paper bag, And all the paper mills-now tough! Will straightway chew the rag.
 -Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph When paper bags all disappear, About we'll have to look, For something in which wifey, dear, May try the beans to cook.
 Youngstown Telegram. Alasl Alas! What shall we do When up against that snag? What flavor can we find to take That of the paper bag?
 Scranton Republican. When paper bags have had their day, And have gone out again, She will prepare the roasts and soups In her kimono then.
 Houston Post. An, well, when she cooks in that way We shall not greatly care, If she'll just tie towel around Her frowzy head of hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Ell?

s'The cost of living's very high' Oh. hear the poor consumer cry. But still, each time his throat gets dry
 He takes a drink;
 Thus adding to the days expense, Which shows a lack of common sense. The man who acts that ways auince,
 What do you think?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE.

When Jigspur was small boy he says the height of his ambition was to possess an elephant"
 He ought to be satisfied now" How is that?"
 Look at. the size of the woman he married"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
soNG.

The road of life winds over hills
 That oft are hard of climbing, But we shall win through earthly ills And hear the joy bells chimingi The road of life all darkly lies
 In voiceless wales of sorrow, But he who dreams of fairer skies
 Shall find life sweet tomorrowi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
\ yIRTUOsO

From the London Opinion.
 Your cat made an awful noise in tn, back garden last night, and I'm aw fully sorry, MT. Houston, but since he att the canary he thinks he can sing*'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

A Pennsylvanian paid $6Oo for a special train just to get the inspiration of trav- cling a short distance like a rich man. And then he went back to the methods of the plain peepul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

TRULY PITEOUS. J. Lazon Bones began to sing These words so full of rue: Arising in the morning is The hardest thing to do. T go to bed with heavy heart By troops of cares opprest. First having set loud alarm To rob me of my rest. ' Oh, what's the use.' ask myself, Of ever turning in, With snowy covers. thick and warm. Close tucked beneath my chin, When morning comes as swift as Sweet dreams are put to rout- And stridently the clock declares lis time for crawling out?' ?
 NO CASUALTIES. @
 How was the meeting of the Peace club last nightg'
 Absolutely bloodless. Every delegate was disarmed at the door,
 SECRET OF SUCCESS. A dancer tripped upon the stage With captivating air. And very soon was all inc raga For what she didn't wear.
 NO. FAvoRITEs. " Doc Cook was cordially. received in Washington the other day" "so was Bill Bryan" p%
 HIS SINGING BIRD. De Fire-he talk in de chimbiy-place All in de winter night; Miss Mary see her sweetheart's face In de red coals shiny-bright.
 Sweet Miss Mary, Hear dis word:
 Yo' sweetheart call you
 His singin' bird Fun now twell de next fine chris'mas
 day
 Whar de fur-off music call, I'll tell you what dat Fire will say You de sweetes one of all' Oh, I wish you lissen 'Twel you hear his word: Yo' sweetheart call you His singin' bird. Frank L. Stanton, in the Atlanta Conl stitution OVER THE YEARS. What sort of book would you sugges as a gift for a maiden lady of uncertair age?" Whats the matter with s'Lookina Backward ?" aafA HIS LOSS. To look upon the brighter side The cheerful fellow tries; The gloomster says, T can't abide The light-it hurts my eyes" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Cattle are dying in Colorado because legal red tape prevents their owners from driving them to Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

A Chicago stone mason who died at the age of 102 lived on tea and rye bread in the last 10 years of his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

The goose bone prophets prediceted a se- we're winter and all of them are saying in chorus, T told you so!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

That $100,o00 certified check which was flashed freely before the national commit tee gave Baltimore the convention. Money does talk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Seventeen skyscrapers were burned out in Baltimore and 27 in San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Actors out of work in New York say an influx of English thespians did 1t. These newcomers are salary cutters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Chicago pleads for 15 minutes intermis- sion between cold waves. See the weather man and ask for an armistee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

The appointment of Judge Hook to the Harlan vacancy continues to hang hre' and no one cares if it remains in that condition indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

The building that looks fireproof is the building to go down before the fire fiend at the first opportunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Motor trucks never slip on the pave ments. and they are driving out of the cities the last lot of horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

The Standard oil fragments raise prices with greater faciiv and comprehensive ness than the old monopoly did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Denver has a great-grandmother at the ago of 47 Who is Alabamas youngest at-grandfather?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Lorimer should read the evidence in his own case before he testihes again that he has no knowledge of bribery in com nection with bis election
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

No one at present speaks disrespect- fully of the dog days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

The democratic party does not feel the cold weather It is not shiyering this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
 About Persons

State Senator Robert D, Spragns of Madison, member of the state highway commission, the state democratic execu- i tive committee, and the Underwood ex- ecutive committee. spent yesterday m Birmingham.
 W. P. Lay of Gadsden, who for many years has been interested in the develop ment of the water power of the state. was on business in Birmingham yesterday
 James K. Powers. former president oi the University of Alabama, and now pres ident of the state normal school at Flor ence, was in the city yesterday.
 Thomas w. Vert of Decatur, one of ths youngest judges of the state, was in Rir- mingham yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

The colonel is a great hunter, but just at present he is fishing for a presiden- tial nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Winters doing altogether too much re- frigerating this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Boston is trying to blot out historic towns in order to make itself bigger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
DISPERSED.

Was the audience moved by Miss Yawler's singing?"
 "Yes-out."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

MT. Joline's correspondents are becoming wary and guarded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Uncle Sam's postal banks have $l5,Ooo,O0o on deposit and are gaining siOoe'0OO a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

postoffice as second-class matter under act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
CADET LIFE AT WEST POINT

ous manner we usually manage to ge small quantities at a time.
 During their spare time the cadets in dulge in many innocent amusements. l barracks "bumping parties" are quit popular. Whenever cadet perpetrate a joke that has no point to it, his class mates go to his room during recreatio time and bump him. This consists i moving out the washstand from the foe of the alcove partition, seizing the vid tim's arms and legs in a viseliie grasr and at the command ''Heaye," bumpiE' him against the end of the aleove.
 Do l tlil1e,s West Point? I'm convincs] it's the hardest school in the country
 stay in. I don't like it very we'll 49 l know if I had to leave I'd no sooner U out than I'd like to be back again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

HIS LOSS. To look upon the brighter side The cheerful fellow tries; The gloomster says, T can't abide The light-it hurts my eyes"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
OVER THE YEARS.

''What sort of book would you sugges as a gift for maiden lady of uncertaiI age?'' ra
 Whats the matter with s'Lookina Backward ?" t #aA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

No communication will be published without it's authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Daily and Sunday Age -Herald... $500 Daily and Sunday. per month.... .fO Daily and Sunday. three months. 200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

From the St. Louis Dispatch. VVTyEsT POINT has been the dream Nx/ of my life.
 WV II is m longer A dream. It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

SECRET OF SUCCESS. A dancer tripped upon the stage With captivating air. Anu Neis soon was all the rage For what she didn't wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
NO FAyORITE

NO FAvoRITEs. "'Doc' Cook was cordially received fl Washington the other day" "So was Bill Bryan" a5 pE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

Weekly Age Herald, per annum s 'oV Subscription payable in. advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

How was the meeting of the Peace club last night2'
 Absolutely bloodless. Every delegate was disarmed at the door,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-20

its opening formula. which refers to
vows concerning the Individual and
his conscience. With its strongly mark
ed melodies and songs, this service as
sumed in the course of time very
impressive character. Throughout the
following day continuous series OF
services is held, which toward the mid
die Of the afternoon is heightened IL
impressiveress by most solemn COM
niemorative service for the dead. This
is followed by the Neilah or closing
service in which the main ideas OF the
dav are especially emphasized; re-
pentance conditioning forgiveness and
Gods sealing the decree Of man for
the ensuing year. The service ends
with a solemn invocation Of Gods
name, the Shema and the sevei-fo!d
exclamation, "rhe Lord. He Is God.
AS a signal of the close of the sacred
dav. the trumphet (shofart is blown
once and the devout worshipper turns
homeward from Gods house with the
assurance that in reward for his true
and sincere repentance the siAs OF the
mast have been forgiven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-20
Lirht Erfantry Inspected.

The annual. inspection 81 the Alex
anGria Light gnfantly took place last
night at Arm6ry Hall The inspec-
ton was made by Col. 30 Lane Stem.
assistant inspector general of State
militia. About forty-fve members
we're in line, and they made al eX-
pellert showing. Many visitors W.T.
messed the inspection.
The Light Infantry was in command
Of Capt. +. L. Slaymaker and Lieut.
r. Noel Garner Maj. James E. King
and staff Of officers were also in
spectcd by Col. Stern at the same
time.