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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
SETTING HER RIGHT.

An old negro in town has been selling
fish to various housewives for several
years. The other day he took his wares
to house on the South Side. The woman
of the house examined them, and they
did not seem to be real fresh.
Uncle she said, as she inspected the
basket of catfish, these do not seem to
be good. They don't smell fresh
Law. honey replied the old man,
smiling, dat amt de fish you smells;
OATS jes me- e'-Kansas City Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
OF COURSE NOT.

"I see where the average Chicago wom-
an is said to wear a Number shoe. on a
b last"
That's due to her common sense. Of
course"
Maybe So Still, If a ma gician were
to put beauty in one casket and common
sense in another, do you think woman
would waste any time In choosing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
A LATER VERSION

The boy stood on the burning deck.
As dauntless as could be.
And might have tarried longer, but
Alackaday, you see
His collar was of celluloid
And when it gan to fame
The poor boy jumped into the sea
And said goodbye to fame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
The Opera Tonight

The Aborn English Opera company will
present Offenbach's TALES of Hoffman"
at the Jefferson theatre tonight. In al
luding to this popular opera theatre
eoer said:
"offenbach, the greatest master of
opera bonffe, gained wide popularity when
was a youth. and the presentation
here of his last work, 'contes d'Hoffman'
Tales OF Stories of Hoffman-will recall
to old amusement goers. like myself, The
Grand Duchess Perichole' and The
Princess of Trebizonde, The Grand
Duchess enjoyed great popularity for sew
eral seasons.
The Tales Of Hoffman was Often
bach's last work, and was not given until
1881, a year after the composers DEATH
Offenbach considered this his best opera
1t is more serious than his other produc-
tons, and Is regarded by musicians, be-
lleve as one that will live"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
The Late Phillips Brooks

1.-THE February number of the North
American Review is particularly interest
ing, and one of the most Illuminating ar
ticles is on Phillips Brooks and German
Preaching an appreciation by Francis
c. Peabody, the distinguished Unitarian
divine of Harvard" said layman.
Brooks died 20 years ago. He was
Rostons greatest preacher For many
years he was rector of Trinity Episcopal
church and later was a bishop. DR.. Pea
body says 1t is difficult for those who lis
tened to him with such profound emotion
tc realize that new generation has ar
rived, which, if it reads his sermons at
all, cannot hear in them the searching
cadences and torrentiai energy which
n,oved every heart. The writer of the
article then proceeds to quote Mr.. Bryce.
who once said of Brooks, He rose in his
first few sentences like 4 strong winged
bird into a serene atmosphere Of medita-
ton, stillipg and thrilling the crowd.
The listeners never thought of style or
manner but only of the substance of the
thought. They were entranced and car
RED out of themselves by the strength and
sweetness and beauty of the aspect of the
religious truth which he presented DR.
Peabody remarks, TO those who remem-
her him he will always be the prince of
preachers; and they hear with something
like. CONSERVATION the comments of young
er readers who are inclined to find Phil
lips Brooks fanciful, exuberant and diff
fuse
I'm his discussion of Brooks, DR.. Pea
body Incidentally touches upon the changes
that have taken place in the thought of
a certain section of Christian workers He
points out that much has happened in
these few years to diminish general inter-
est in Brooks message. The social inter-
probation Of religion SSys DR.. Peabody,
which is now so compelling was hardly
approached by him. Phillips Brooks is
described as evangelical in his theology,
and a broad churchman in his practice
He cared less and less for organization,
he said when on the point of being
made a bishop. His supreme concern was
for the individual soul.
In making certain comparisons with
famous theologians. Dr. Peabody ob-
serves: Sermons are prepared. not TO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
no RE EXPECTED.

According to a special dispatch. Ken
lucky youth was thought to have been
climbing to the top OF a large rock. when
he lost his balance, seized hold of a live
wire and then fell 50 feet, alighting on
his head. It was hardly necessary for the
careful correspondent to state that the
youth was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
SEVERE.

The DANES another fellows wife
I'm very glad she isn't mine;
When she's with angry notions rife
Her lips look like thin straight line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
EFFORT.

Hold you bravely on 1ife's way,
Stout of heart and ever gay.
Grant 1t is an idle dream,
In which things aren't what they seem,
Else a mighty battle fought
For the goal of honor sought
Frolic. fancy, work, or play,
Struggle grim or holiday,
Never quarrel with your lot;
After all, It matters not
Whether we be lifted high,
Or In darkness left TO die.
II when comes the time to rest
We can say we've done our best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
CONTRARY.

And here, said the guide, "a woman
once died of exhaustion, surrounded by
the fearful members of her family
"How did that happen?'' asked the tour
ist.
..She was one of those strong-minded
omen and rather than let the echo which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The southern furnaces from Virginia to
Texas inclusive turned out last year
2s0o. 4S4 tons of pig iron, but Alabama is
credited with 1,se29o9 tons of the total.
The other producing states in order are
Tennessee. West Virginia. Virginia and
kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
HUMAN NATURE.

There are times in every mans lie
when he wants to kick himself"
quite SO. And at the same time he IS
secretly glad that the facilities are SO
Inadequate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

Aunt Della Torrey is again visiting the
President in Washington. There was n
touch of sadness in her preparations for
the trip but Miss Torrey was philosophi-
cal. ''It probably would have been my
last trip to the capital, whether he had
been reelected or not" she said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

Augustus Smith. Yale's Oldest living
graduate. at the age of 81, formulates
these rules for living to a good old age.
Get to bed early every night; eat regu-
larly; eat only plain and well cooked
foods, and quit gadding around all over
creation to balls and parties and things. :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
ADRIFT W1IH THE TIMES

can be heard from here have the last
word. she simply stood up and shouted
back at it until she dropped dead in her
tracks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The naval academy at Annapolis has
cut ice cream, confectionery, pastry and
cream puffs out of it's bill of fare. 1t is
no young ladies' seminary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Prosperify Alabama

In visiting several Alabama towns re-
Gently. ] was impressed with the sound
business conditions that I found existing, "
said B. B. Burton of the cable-shelby-
Burton Piano company.
MY trip included the northern and CEN
tTal portions of the state. I spent a day
In Selma and found that conservative but
solid old town as prosperous as ever
Prosperity seems to be the rule through
out the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

DON'T KNOW WHEN TO STOP.
The boys who tell us all they know
Would make a wondrous hit,
II they'd but rest on that and show
A tendency to quit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The governor general of Canada does
rot govern, he only entertains, and Can
ada is not worried over the Duke of Con-
naughts return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

Wild geese are flying northward in yir-
ginia, and the weather prophets say the
winter is really over despite the present
cold snap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The word conservative is considered
to mean in Pennsylvania gang con-
trolled." 1t is so construed in legislative
matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The Nashville commission bill passed
the Senate by vote of q to 4. The house
is favorable to it, and 1t will soon be law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The streets of Chicago are to be re-
named in the hope that it will confuse
the bandits at least for a season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

Lent should get right down to brass
tacks by doing something to lessen the
cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

Nob says one paper, until he was re-
ported to have died did the world remem-
Der that Menells was alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

President Taft has given his last White
up and load his belongings into prairie
schooner bearing the words New Haven
or Bust"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The country is waiting to see what VIII
liam Rockefeller has to disclose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

February seems to think it can bring
up winters batting average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

Adrianople is waEmer at present than
Florida, and it calls for more alert dodg-
ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
FELT LIKE CELEBRATING.


'Bickers was rafting four or five dol
lars In his pocket yesterday
Rather unusual for Bickers to have
that much money
Yes. indeed. In fact. he said it was his
silver jubilee.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
THE TIPPING BUG.

New banks may start to help the spus
his extra coin conserve, but bankruptcy
should get the bug who tips without re-
serve. The tipped grow fat and insolent,
and tippers. too, there be, who labor al
ways to invent new limbos for the fee.
They tip once here. they tip twice there,
they never. never tire ,and they make SER
wants everywhere unworthy of their hire
They tip the bootblacl< and the cook, the
newsboy and the cop, and they will tip
the thrifty crook who robs them, ere they
stop Not quite content to tip where tips
would do the Upper good, the chronic tip
per never slips or reneges on his mood
Iie'll tip in street cars and in church-if
there he ever goes-no matter where or
In what lurch, his money always flows. If
by some strange chance he should stand
a heavily candidate, he'd try to ill the
stainless hand Of Peter at the gate. In
Satan's realm--his fate at last.-his tips
will not be felt, for in the roaring, mol
ten blast his final coin will melt,-J. a
waldron, in Judge.
HIP HIP.
Whene'er a speed bug comes by me,
L quickly run and climb a tree.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
And Just as soon's hit the track.
By links, 1 hear him coming backi
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The open winter seems to be closed
incident in most parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

Indiana wants not only blue sky law
but also a law regulating the use of blue
chips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
VIOLIN In A zoo

The grounding has not been speedy in
delivering the goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

HAS the millionaire Prudence married
much of a past?"
''Sixty-nine years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The one-terin amendment is guilty of a
split infinitiye. ito again hold" Senator
Root protested, but his appeal fell on
deaf ears. The steam roller gave toot
and passed on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
EXPENSIVE. Toe

Now battleships and women's hats
Admit of no debate,
In one particular, and that's
They're both soon out of date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
Helen Keller will soon demonstrate that

Helen Keller will soon demonstrate that
she is able to talk. She is planning to go
about the country telling of her conquest
OF deafness, dumbness and blindness.
For the last year Miss Keller has been
in Wrentham, Mass, under the care of
Professor White of the New England
Conservatory of Music. He has done
much for her enunciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

The Episcopal church community in
Huntington. Long Island a fashionable
neighborhood, is perturbed to an amusing
extent over the criticism which the Rev.
Charles F.. Cragg, rector of st. Johns
church, directed against a young woman
soloist who sang the word Jerusalem as
"Jer-usee-lum" in the rendition of '"rhe
Holy City, at an entertainment by the
Huntington Historical society last tweek.
So shocked was the rector at the way
the word was pronounced he straightway
sat down and wrote note to Miss Gladys
Dean, the soloist, and declared it made
the whole number 'an epject of ridicule
to many" He declared that the sylla-
BILE "sa" should be pronounced as If It
were Ser or "sar." The controversy
which ensued has by no means subsided
and church members, finding dictionaries
unayailing, are still swapping opinions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

TELEPHONES
Bell (privatc exchange connecting AZ
depnrtmentsD. No. <ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
JUST THE RIGHT AGE

II when comes the time to rest
We can say we've done our best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08

Hold you bravely on 1ife's way,
Stout Of heart and ever gay!
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04
TO ORA w NEW LAW
REGULATING MONEY

Washington, D. C., Jan. 4.-PIans for
q further and more complete probe or
the banking situation of the United
States have been arranged and will be
put into effect when the banking and
currency committee resumes its hear
ings here on Monday.
The Pujo subcommittee Of that body
will SeS7me its probe into the monev
trust, which closed when the subcom-
mittee adjourned for the HOLIDAYS after
hearing the sensational testimony of 7
Pierpont Morgan on December 19. with
even greater determination to get to
the bottom of money control in the
United States. And the second sub
committee Of the banking and cur
rency committee for the first time
viii begin public hearings with the
object Of securing expert opinions Cf
the brand Of banking legislation
needed to correct the present banking
laws.
This second subcommittee, which Sc
iected representative Carter Glass as
its chairman, has been entrusted with
the framing CT appropriate banking
and currency legislation and of late
has been quietly. Investigating the Al
drich central bank scheme. It has
so far completed its work that a list
OF the men who will be invited to
give their views of the currency legis-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04

Iation needed in the United States has
beeB made public
The object Of the Glass committee
is TO frame legislation providing for
the better regulations Of the currency
Of the United States and its more eff
fective disbursement in times of need
Chairman Glass is of the opinion that
the views OF the business world on
this subject could be obtained with
out subpenaing the great capitalists
who have made their appearance be-
fore the money trust investigating
committee, and it is therefore improb-
able that either J P. Morgan or the
Rockefellers will be heard unless they
so request
The Pujo committee, of the money
trust Investigating committee as it
is popularity known, has also arranged
an interes ting program for the hear
ings beginning Monday. Having heard
the testimony of J. P. Morgan and
other successful financiers. who testi-
fled in effect that there was no money
trust and that there could by no in
dividUal or partisan control Of money
Chairman PUjo and attorney Samuel
Cntermyer, counsel for the subcom-
mittee. viii invite financiers from the
other side of the fence-nen who have
suffered through the alleged nal
handling Of money.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04

Mexico City, Mex, Jan. NO far
reaching policy of protection of American
life and property in Mexico can be given
bv the Madero administration during
the coming year, it was learned on high
authority here today.
Further information indicates that
even the little provision for safeguarding
foreigners made before the recent de
mand of the United States for the pro
lection of Americans viii be abandoned
in the near future through the centraliZa-
ton of government troops at the capital.
Such a policy will leave the outlying
districts at the mercy of the marauding
bands.
Every attempt to comply with presi-
dent Taft's demand has been frustrated
by the lack of government funds with
which to raise a large and well disciplined
army Minister Pedro Lascurian is Tu
mOred to have failed in his attempt to
negotiate a further loan from New YORK
bankers, while a similar attempt III
Paris is also said to have come to a
like fate.
Verge of Bankruptcy.
In government circles, it was admitted
today that such a failure would entail
upon the government the most rigid
economy, extending even to the reduction
of the present army. 1t also is rumOred
on high authority that the financial re
serves OF the government have been ex-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04

ward Of 100000 souls, and they are
now coming at the rate Of about 300,-
900 a year. OF these some 10000 come
from Italy and about $4,000 from
erously for the immigrant He is given
five days free board at the expense OF
the nation after he lands, is carried to
his destination from the port of de-
barkation at the expense of the gov
eminent and has his wearing apparel,
of His trade admitted free. These pro-
visions apply also to his children They
are supported at the expense OF the
government for period Of not to eX-
coed 10 days. until they have Oppor-
tunity to settle down. This applies
to those who go out into the provinces
as settlers At the expiration Of this
time they may still be boarded and
Quartered at a charge OF so cents
day for adults and half rates for chill
state continues to support the 1mml-
grant as long as his Illness lasts.
Brazil Wants Immigrants.
Brazil is larger than continental
United States and the Kingdom of
Spain together yet it has only two
daries as the United States The gov
eminent wants immigrants and wants
them bad 1t is willing to provide
them with free transportation to Bra
zil to transport them free to their
destination from the port Of debarka-
and seeds, and with medicine and care
for their families. 1t seeks to build
up a class Of peasant prOprietors who
shall at the same time be available
for work on the great coffee planta-
lions. 1t now gets about 10000 i'm
being Portuguese, Italians and Span
iardS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04
MEXICO SHORT Of FUNDS,
MAY SOON BE BANKRUPT
Gustavo Madero Is Commissioned to Raise What
Money He Can in Europe While Away as Spe
cial Ambassador Army May Even Have to
Be Reduced as Means of Economy
CBy National News servIee)

hausted and that Mexico is perilously
close to bankruptcy.
In last effort to secure the necessary
funds with which to carry on the affairs
of the government, GustavO MaderO,
brother of president MaderO, IS said to
have been appointed the financial agent
of the Madero administration with m
structions to combine his office OF spe-
cial ambassador to Japan with that OF
raising funds in Europe. Gustavo Ma
dero's mission is Ostensibly to thank the
Japanese government for taking part IN
the Mexican centennial under POrfiriO
DiaZ.
No Sale for Bonds.
It Is said In financial circles here that
for Mexico to pay the interest on her
bonds. to take up the bonds given Tor
her war loans and to keep up what Is
left of her army, she must have a sum
of money estimated in the millions To
supply this sum, 1t was proposed at the
extraordinary session OF the Mexican
congress recently convened to issue bonds
covering all liabilities. A quietus was
given to this plan. however, by the diff
Guilty of finding a reputable banking
house to float the issue.
Reports from the interior indicate that
the activities of the revOlutiOnists have
in no way abated and that a strong
offensive policy is Immediately necessary
to restore a semblance Of order to the
outlying districts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04
MEXICAN TOMATOES
LABELED CALIFORNIA
NOgaIes Builds Home for PumPman
Stelzer Resumes Position In
Customs Service.

Nagales, Ariz., Jan. during the
month OF December. about IS cars
Of Mexican oranges were entered
at the local customs house and
As cars of tomatoes were brought in
during the same period The tomatoes
are packed in boxes bearing a Los An
geIes stencil and are shipped to The
east and sold as California products,
it is claimed John Z. Stelzer. formerly
statistical clerk in the local customs
house, who resigned about a year ago
to promote a large irrigation project
in the Canyada del ORC, northwest from
Tucson, has been reinstated in the Gus
toms service and will take the va
cancy in the cashiers position, caused
by the resignation of Harry Hannah
The municipality of NOgales is erect
ing a brick residence Of five rooms
and bath. on the river bank above the
city pumping plant about five miles
northeast from town The residence
is for the use of the engineer en-
plOyed at the pump.
Jesus Salamanca, proprietor OF the
American drug store. is removing his
place of business from its former 10
cation in the Montezuma hotel block
to the new building recently COM
pleted by J. +. Wise, Of Calabasas. on
Merely avenue, near the international
line. The Moose lodge has leased the
upper floor of this new building for
its lodge and club rooms.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04
ATTORNEY GENERAL
MUST WAIT FOR PAY

Austin, Tex, Jan. 4.-For at least
one month attorney general Looney
and his entire force must work with
out salaries and unless the legislature
makes a special Appropriation, their
work without pay may cover a longer
period. This is the result of the gov
errors attempted veto Of half the last
appropriation for this department. The
supreme court held that the governor
had Knocked out the appropriation for
the second year. Walthal paid his
force by executing contracts, but
Looney, the new attorney general.
cannot do this. as he goes in after the
first Of the fiscal year has expired.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04
MORE LAND UNDER
SALT RIVER PROJECT

Phoenix, ARK, Jan. tine united
States reclamation service mas Do1ght
from the BartIett-HeaId Land and Cae-
tie company the San Francisco canal
one of the oldest in the salt river val
ley. A government check for $lS.S4O
was given in exchange therefor now
part of the irrigation system, brought
nearly to perfection by the govern
ment and ultimately to be turned over
to the farmers.
Immediately after the deal for the
San Francisco was closed, the Bartlett
Heard company signed up 21e4 acres IN
the Salt river reclamation project TIE
san Francisco supplies water to about
1000 acres. all included in the original
Rartlett-Heard ranch, but all except
2194 acres has been sold to private
parties, who signed up under the resCT-
voir as soon as they took possession
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-04

washington, D. c., Dec. Now that
senator Bailey has resieDed +be rs1ss
legislature Will be called upon to elect
ms successor for the unexpired term
representative Shepard. who has
been chosen by the people for the fun
term, wired the Dallas News recently
tnaC ne would accept the election. for
the snort term. It would be a distinct
Deneflt to the people or Texas as well
as TO Mr.. Shepard for him to serve tn
snort term before entering upon the
terms for which the people chose him
1t would be especially advantageous to
Ell PasO for him 20 enter the senate as
soon as possible as in all probability
M Shepard will be a member Of the
senate committee on irrigation. If he
goes to the senate for the short term
he VIII be put on that committee ahead
of other new senators and viii thereby
have more commanding position in
the Wilson congress.