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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Back From Texas

The Rev. Father Coyle and the Rev. Father O'Kelly returned from Texas few days ago, they having gone to Houston to participate in the dedication of a large church last Sunday and to attend the annual meeting of the alumni of Mungret college, Ireland, held on Monday
 We had a very pleasant trip, but 1t would have been even pleasanter but for the rains," said Father coyle. Houston Is well built city and is growing fast. It has many skyscrapers, but they are not punched together as in Birmingham. One finds skyscrapers looming Up in va rtous directions. Some of them are wide- ly separated.
 "fhe business part of Houston is sub stantially built and some of the streets remind one of Birmingham. but Houston being 8 level city has no landscape effects like Birmingham, and it's resident sec- ton. of course, is not in Biifningham's ; class. In fact, the highlands of Birming- ham surpass in beauty the residence sec- tons of any American city with which l am familiar. But Houston on the whole is a progressive city with promising fu- ture,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Another Plant to Operate

q am glad to see the announcement that the American Automatic Railway Switch company is to equip it's plant and commence operations" said a member of the Chamber of Commerce. q waS mak- ing inquiries about that plant several weeks ago, and was told then that plans were on foot to commence operations.
 "I understand that the company has purposely delayed ordering machinery so as not to suffer a loss through it becom- ing obsolete at an early date. An auto matic switch Is something entirely new, and had to be perfected from the origi- nal model, as all new ideas have to be before the device is manufactured and placed on the market. If the switch company had ordered machinery to build the switches as originally modelled. much of that equipment would have had to be discarded almost immediately, due to the Improvements made. The company has model industrial building at North Birmingham and I have been eager to see 1t in operation. adding to the list of varied industries of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Southern Business Conditions

Tn some parts of Texas I found bnsi- nes very prosperous and in other parts not so good,o said T. 4. Daffron of Rich mond, Va, who spent Friday and yester- day in Birmingham.
 T was in Oklahoma City recently and found business dull there. That was one of the great boom towns year or so ago, but the boom was probably overdone as most booms are. At any rate, Oklahoma City is depressed now.
 T have been coming to Birmingham off and on for some years, but l have never seen 1t as prosperous as it is today. Con- ditions are most satisfactory here and this city's future is all that the most op- timistic people have predicted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
The Poet o,Hara

learn from looking over the new Cath ellie encyclopedia that on June 6, 1sG7 45 years ago, Theodore O'Hara, soldier, poet. journalist and author of "A Dirge for the
 Brave Old Pioneer the last four lines of the oIening stanza of which are in scribcd over the entrance to the National cemetery at Arlington, Va, died at Guer- ryton, Ala said a professional man. The son of Kane OHara, an Irish political exile, who became a prominent educator in Kentucky. oHara. born in Danville,
 Ky, February Il, 1922, was graduated at an early age from St. Joseph's college, Bardstown, Ky, and studied law. He en- listed at the outbreak of the Mexican war.
 attained the hrevet rank of major, and at the close of the war made several fili- clustering expeditions to Cuba and Central America.
 'He edited various newspapers and was successfully entrusted by the government with sonic diplomatic missions. During the civil war he served as staff officer with Generals Johnston and Breckenridge. He wrote little of special merit, says the Catholic Encyclopedia, besides the two poems, "The Bivouac of the Dead'
 and "A Dlrge for the Brave Old Pioneer 1h he fol mer was written when the state of
 Kentucky brought back the remains of
 her sons who had fallen in the Mexican
 war to the cemetery at Frankfort"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

Putt received his promotion. He was with President Taft when he came to Savannah in 1909. He was expected here with the President at the Hibernian dinner on May 1. His social qualities were very brli- lant, lut he was no mere carpet knight His heroism On the Titanic, for no one has any doubt that Major Butt woul1 nave been one ef the last to leave the ship in lime of trouble, shows the stuff he was made of. It was the courage of a hero of soldier and a gentleman which aeld him on deck during those terrible hours probably aiding the officers of the ship in enforcing discipline of the occa- sion, helping women and children to the lifeboats, keeping back th.f clamorous and cowardly. When all is said and done
 it was very expeditions to launch p life- boats with 800 people, in 240 minutes. Ey- cry lifeboat and raft has ben found by the Carpathia. Then when all hands had cleared and the boats were manned, the gallant men, the old guard the bc-oes took their place by the rail and went 10 their death like gentlemen.
 It was just the death for a soldier and no one doubts that at that supreme 1,,o- ment Major Archibald Butt measured up to the stature of man. No bugle will sound a tattoo over the soldiers qrave and his body will not rest at Arlington the military mausolarm of America. hut his taking off was worthy of his profes- sion and of his uniform.
 Archbald Butt was called upon at the White House often to settle questions nf precedent On state occasions and in public receptions he solved the iutricare social problems of rank and claim And so at this tragic moment, when inc waters were closing over him, we can see him chsn1pioring the unwritten law of the sea: Ladies and children first in -.e lifeboats Men and brethren to the rear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
UNDERWOOD
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
 No democrat should regret the action of the Alabama convention in sending an Underwood delegation to Baltimore Mr. Underwood's name will be sure of rep resentation to the national convention and he is enough of party asset. in view of his successful leadership of the democrats in the House, to justify some considera- ton ofrhis name It is, best Of all, a sign that mere prejudice against southern CTS because of war 5o years in the past is much less potent than formerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
ANY SYMPATHY FOR HIM?


 The man who had gone over to the Can adian side of the river to get a better view of Niagara falls was about to start back.
 He was carrying a light overcoat on his left arm.
 T beg your pardon, madam he said addressing a prepossessing matron, but I should like to ask you to do me a favor, If you don't mind.'
 What is it?' she asked. Cautiously lifting an edge of the light overcoat. he exposed to view costly sealskin garment.
 Would you have any objection to put ting this on and wearing it until we get across the bridge?s' he said. Not at all.''
 Fifteen minutes later.
 Thank you very much. madam" Not at all.''
 Nobody is looking. If you will take off that jacket now, I'll hide it under my coat again"
 I'm not going to take it off" What"
 'I am going to keep it. Well. of all the"
 Make fuss about it if you feel like it. sir, and you'll be in jail in about two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

From the New York Press. You can tell what man isn't by the way he tells you he is. You can never be sure of sticking to youi faith unless you are tied up to it so that you can't get away from it. Every wife Is martyr, and every body in the world knows it but her hus- band.
 A woman is awfully stupid to know nothing at all about the value of money and yet be able to make it do ten times what her husband can. There's hardly anything more expen- siye than paying to go through courses that teach you how to do things with
 scientific clicapness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

truck that is out of the ground. The gardens will be very late in yielding vegetables, and then, too, many of the vegetables will not be the best, as they will be too sappy.
 Garden truck will be high in price this summer for the reasons stated. Of course, there will be much imported but that is not so good as home grown stuff under favorable conditions; then, too it is neces- sarily higher priced.
 ''It may be that the late summer prod ucts will be abundant and good, but early vegetables are failure in these parts'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Birmiugham's Music Festival

On another page of today's Age Herald will be found the programmes to be presented at the Birmingham music festival, May and 4. Many festivals have been held in this city; all of them attractive, but some bet ter than others. Two of the festivals under Guckenberger's direction were notable for the excellence of the or chestfal music, the Chicago orchestra with Theodore Thomas as conductor, having been engaged for those occa- sions. Walter Damrosch with his New York Symphony orchestra, has been the chief feature of several festivals. For the forthcoming event the festival association has secured the Minneap- oils Symphony orchestra, Emil Ober- hoffer conductor. It has a splendid reputation and will give unspeakable pleasure no doubt to all the music lovers hereabouts.
 Particular attention is called to the opening performance of the Minneap- oils orchestra on Friday afternoon, May 3. The programme is arranged with a view of interesting fyoung people" especially. The short num- bers which MT. Oberhoffer will play, he will also explain briefly and will illustrate by bringing out conspicu- ously the different voices of the or chestra. The woodwind choir will be charmingly in evidence. Every one of the excerpts on the programme is a gem. That Friday afternoon per- formance will not only delight chil- dren and adults who like tunes but it will be distinctly educative.
 All music festivals here have been we'll attended, and those held in re- cent years under the presidency of Mr. Holcombe have been financially successful, the occasional deficits having amounted to almost next to nothing. The only fault to be found with Birmingham in it's relation to high class music touches the indiffer- ence, of those parents who pay money to have their children taught music, but who never concern themselves about having the same children at tend symphony performances or piano or violin recitals by virtuosos. MT. Obefhoffer has found his young peo- ple's programmes wonderfully popu- lar in various cities. It is hoped that not only Miss Kits high school sight readers will attend tre Friday mati- nee in body, but that every seminary and college within a radius of 100 miles will be we'll represented. Every Howard college boy and every Bir- mingham college boy that can whistle a tune will enjoy that programme. The Jefferson theatre should be filled to overflowing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
The Charm of True Romance
By W. E. vAssER

The Knights spell of knighthoods plumes-
 souls like charmed by rue ronlance:.
 For honor's sake, and loves. they broke the lance deemed deeds tonbs Therefore, the flower of chivalry sti blooms
 To lure mankind it's hold
 sheen it's to nhance modest flowers oft perfumes food
 risks. in noble cause Falls not to thrill the breast 0 the blood
 And win unasked the raptured worlds applause. And who yield fair raiment to the fair That grace to woman like baldric wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

In the new Chinese flag there are five oolors representing respectively the Chi nese. Manchus, Mongols, Tfbetans and Mohamedans. These colors are red, yell low, blue, white and black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Great Damage to Gardens

''The continued wet and cold days will seriously affect the gardens of this sec tion," said man interested in domes- tic matters.
 ''The gardens are in some instances literally drowned out The unreasonable days and nights and the continued rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
FELT THE NEED OF HASTE.

T saw your son just now and he seemed to be very bFy."
 Nonsense. My son was never busy in his life"
 He was busy this time. all right" What was he doing?p
 He was trying to get away from an athletic person who was very desirous of giving him black eye"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

An Oklahoma editor has started to walk to the Baltimore convention. He should be given gallery ticket at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

It is American lives that are in,perlled on the liners. Even the steerage is filled with those who intend to become Amer jeans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

J. Pierpont Morgan is 75 years old. and he has million dollars for each year he has lived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

An iceberg is inclined to strike back or rather to take it's punishment without vincing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

Lifeboats are the fire escapes cf the ocean liners. Both are unsightly and the lifeboats are in the way until they sud- denly Lecome indispensable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

pr. D. K. Pearsons just turned of 92,"
 is hale and hearty. and happy because he is broke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

George w. Perkins suggests a ss1000 .0O0 Wall street pool to bull stocks and nomi- nate Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

Fill the palm gardens with lifeboats.
 This ia the sum and substance of public sentiment today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

New York's delegation, 90 strong, to baltimore, Is uninstructed, and it must vote as a unit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

waited for. The good sense and mod eration of the Irish people has won them many friends outside of Ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
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RESTORED. In quiet wales where sunbeams play And the liquid treble of a brook Sings summer songs of holiday, And opening buds on heaven look, What wight, however trouble-worn, Could contemplate so rare @ scene, Nor feel his heart, erstwhile forlorn, More grateful grow. and more serene!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
MAJOR BUTT

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

Fx~Presidcn. Eliot is visiting China. He may drop in on Yuan Sinai Kai to tell him how to run real republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

Even the wireless has to send back now and then the signal line busy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

Thomas w. Lawson says he has $2d0, ,000 he wants to wager on the coming cleo ton, but he has not yet named his favor ite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
REFLECTIONS OF Al BACHELOR

It is Greenlands icy mountains that art pestering the ocean lanes of travel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT UNDERWOOD'S
 PROSPECTS AND DISCUSSES LOCAL MATTERS

upon whom all the delegates can agree; and agree with enthusiasm.
 When New York comes to him on the second or third ballot predict land slide for the Alabamian.
 am indeed glad that Congress is talk ing immediate official eognizance of the horrible Titanic disaster
 It may be difficult to punish the off cials of the White Star Line, who were responsible by negligence for the fearful loss of life, but it will bring about laws which will make 1t crime in the future not to provide sufficient life boats to ac- commodate every passenger on a ship.
 It Is a well known fact that had the Titanic carried sufficient life boats. which it was amply able to carry. that not a passenger or member of the crew would have been lost in this accident
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 I am glad to see that the present Board of Revenue has actively taken up the matter of building a new court house and new jail for Jefferson county.
 This matter of building a new court house and jail should be handled as was tho construction of Jefferson county.s great trunk sewer a few years ago. >The Board of Revenue should appoint an ad- vlsory commission composed of prom inent citizens, who shall serve without pay, to provide for, plan and construct a new court house and a new jail ade- quate to the needs of this great county.
 The commission which constructed the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
E. w. BARRETT.

A Pennsylvania court holds that q voters home is where his wife is There
 is TO better law than that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Musical Managers Good Advice


 "The last issue of the Musical Courier contains letter to the editor from R. E. Johnston of New York. the we'll known and energetic manager of musical artists, which Is of more than ordinary interest" said man. who keeps in close touch with amusement and art circles. MT. Johnston's letter. while primarily writ ten for the purpose of paying a cordial and gracious tribute to Lila Ormond, the beautiful and charming singer who retired from the concert stage recently to marry Ray Dennis and lead domes- tio life, contains incidentally wise and wholesome advice 10 members of the pro- fession. He says in part:
 It would be we'll for many other young artists if they would profit by Miss Ormonds example and adopt her methods of cheerfulness and magnanim-
 ty, rather than emulate the tactics of certain celebrated prima donnas, who be- came noted for their arrogance and un- eveness of temper. They would fare much better artistieally and financially if they placed confidence in their manager or, if he is not deserving of 1t, sever con- nection with him absolutely. Personally. never force artists to keep their con- tracts with me if they are dissatisfied; there must be harmony between artist and manager in order that the best re- suits may be secured.
 Tt made no difference where booked Miss Ormond or at what price; there was never a question raised by her as to the wisdom of my Judgment She knew and had intelligence enough to un- derstand that everything I did toward her career was the best possible; hence she inspired not only me, but my entire force as well, to work for her interests. The result was that she was alwaNs up- permost in the minds of my assistants when artists were to be placed, and it Is not strange. under the circumstances, that she sang oyer 100 concerts in each season of her three years under my di- rection. which would seem phenomenal for so young a singer. Few young artists can boast of the important engagements that have been Miss ormond's good for tune to secure-solost on several ocea- sions with the Boston Symphony or chestra: soloist at ahe Maine festival, and other musical events equally as inn DOrtant o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

HE unanimity and enthusiasm Of
 the Alabama state convention at A Montgomery on Wednesday last for Oscar Underwood for President was probably never equa1led in any state for any candidate for political office.
 Whatever the views of men were on local questions and issues-however much per- sonal feeling existed between Alabama factions-every man of the more than 600 delegates was for Underwood.
 It was indeed compliment to the Ala bema congressman.
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 This is really the first time in twenty years that the democratic party has been in a. position to win the presidency. With Underwood as the nominee there will be no doubt of success. Underwood Is ad- mired by all men and has the confidence of all factions in the democratic party It is true he is not the first choice of many democrats who have personal pref erences. But he is the second choice of more than two-thirds of the democratic voters of this country and he is accept able to practically every American dem- ocrat and hundreds of thousands who have heretofore voted the republican ticket.
 Underwood will go into the Baltimore convention with an enthusiastic southern following from many-states. and much support from northern states. The New York delegation is really for him, as will be many delegates from both northern and western states. He is the one man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
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winks and one gasp. Run along, now"
 He did. Chicago Tribune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

All candidates nowadays take especial care to unload all political boses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

trunk sewer gave the utmost satisfaction. The work was done inside of the appro- priation. It was properly done and every one was satisfied Such would be the case if commission was appointed by the Board of R5venue to handle this. new and necessary work.
 Put man. for instance. like John L. Kaul who is already giving his time and money towards bringing about civic inn provements, on such commission Make the balance of the commission of men of his type and the work will be done, and well done.
 With such commission appointed in advance, the voters of Jefferson county will practically vote unanimously for the necessary issue of bonds. to do the work properly and well.
 Jefferson county must do this work and must build up it's roads to keep pace with the tremendous growth of Birming- ham. Conditions are better in Birming- ham today than they have been in five years past. There is more building in progress and contracted for than at any one time in all Birmingham's history. and it is rumored that 1t will not be many months before actual work will be begun on the completion of the great wire mill at Corey. the building of which has already been completed, and only the machinery is needed to start it into activity.
 An era of good times Is indeed ahead of us.
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