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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
THE MAID OF BALLYHAUNIs

Edward Walsh, from the Irish.
Ny Mary, dear, for thee I die
Oh, place thy hand in mine, Love.
NV fathers here were chieftains high.
Then to my plants incline. Love.
o Plaited-Hair, that now we were
In wedlocks band united.
For. maiden mine, in grief I'll pine
Until our vows are plighted.
Thou. Rowan-Bloom, since thus I rove
All worn and faint to greet thee.
Come to these arms, my constant love,
with love as true to meet me,
Alas, my head. its wits are fed.
rye failed in filial duty;
NV sire did say. ',Shun. shun, for aye
That Ballyhaunis beauty"
But thy %cuilin ban I marked one day.
Where the blooms of the beanfield
cluster
Thy bosom white like oceans spray.
THY cheeks like rowan-fruit's luster.
Thv tones that shame the wild bird.
fame
Who sings in the summer weather
And oh, sigh that thou and |
steal not from this world together.
If with thy love thou wilt depart
To the Land of Ships. my fair love,
No weary pain of head or heart
Shall haunt our sumbers there, Love.
Oh. haste away ere cold Deaths prey
My soul from thine Withdrawn is.
And my hopes reward, the churchyard
sward
In the town of Ballyhaunis'
s"Cuilin ban.' fair. flowing hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Raymond Poincare of France

France needs in the next thirty
days a new premier, for the premier
has been elected president of the re-
public to serve seven years from Feb
ruary 18. 1t is reported that Minis
ter of Justice BRAND will be asked to
form a cabinet. He was formerly
premier, and it was he who handled
the striking railroad employees with
courage and success He would again
become a vigorous and effective
premier in case he is asked to form
cabinet.
M. Poincare has not been promoted
simply because the premier is the real
ruler in France. The drawback is an
adverse vote in the chamber of depu-
ties that cannot be applied to the
president, but that can upset minis
try on short notice. The president
elect has served twelve months as
premier, and he has won the conf
dence of the French people to re-
markable extent. When the people
of Paris marched to his house, he
said: 81 thank you for your kind ex-
pressions of sympathy, which deeply
touch me. But do not shout Long
live Poincare;' shout long live the
republic. :"
He is supporter of the republic,
friend of the people. Undoubtedly
he is the strongest man that has ever
been elected president of France, not
excepting Theirs. Gambetta was
never elected president, and the
strongest men of France have not, as
rule, sought the position. He was
born at Bar lie Due So years ago, but
his active career has largely had Paris
as it's scene. He is fine lawyer, a
strong man, member of the French
academy, and almost as distinguished
| In SCIENCE and literature as he is IN
law circles. Some believe he will
make the presidency more influential
than his predecessors have been able
to do, although such policy would be
regarded as somewhat revolutionary.
The president-elect has no leanings to-
wards socialism, and he has still less
liking for a monarchy, or one-man
rule in an empire. 1t looks as if
the French republic has come to stay
and the presidents is an eminent
representative of public sentiment. He
is regarded as .the peoples presi-
dent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Judicial Tyranny in New York

Folk E. Brandt, native of Sweden,
was the valet of Mortimer Schiff, rich
and influential, of New York. He en-
tered the house of Mr.. Schiff and
carried away few articles of small
value, and Judge Rosalski, before
whom he was tried, sentenced him to
a term of 80 years at Sing Sing He
had served five years of his term
when Governor Sulzer granted him
pardon.
Senator Knute Nelson of Mime
sofa, also a Swede, became interested
in Brandt's favor, and he does not
hesitate to say that Judge Rosalskis
sentence was an act of judicial
tyranny" 1t was not proportunate
TO the offense.
Brandt did enter his employers
house wrongfully. He admits that
he did. The man on trial before Gov
ernor Sulzer was Judge Rosalski, who
is still on the bench. Did he at the
instigation of Mortimer Schiff i'm
pose an unduly severe sentence? A
practically life sentence in a small
burglary case is too heavy penalty,
and this is why Governor Sulzer de-
cided to pardon Brandt. The case
has deeply interested the people of
New York city, and it is very plain
that Governor Sulzer has met public
sentiment in extending pardon to
the young Swede. No less than AZ
Swedish societies asked the governor
of New York to pardon Brandt. All
impartial men consider the punish
ment named by Judge Rosalski as ex-
cessive and good many are ready
to agree with Senator Nelson when
he calls it an act of judicial tyranny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
PASSING OF MARKET BASKET

From the Philadelphia Evening Tele-
graph.
In part. at least. the high cost of liv-
ing TODAY is attributed to the passing of
the market absket Formerly the house
wife herself went to market and care
fully chose the food that was to go upon
her table She knew exactly the cost of
every package towed away in that basket
which she or her servant was carrying.
Nowadays the telephone is usurping all
sorts of duties. and although 1t is con-
venience it has its drawbacks. In mar
keting it no doubt saves time, but it has
n decided tendency to latten the family
purse.
Many women in Philadelphia still cling
to the old custom of going to market
themselves and carrying the good old
basket with them. They are certain to
get much better service In various ways
than the woman who orders by tele-
phone or by messenger. For instance,
the average marketman likes to be con-
suited. and il you get him when he is
not too busy he will probably be glad
to give YOU generous slices of advice and
information.
The butcher will tell you of cuts of
meat of which you never heard before,
mavbe. and he will dwell at length on
their possibilities. For example, there :
a flank steak, delicious dish when
properly prepared. The meat packers
will tell you that, too. for did they not
make it the piece de resistance of theiI
fall banquet? You may roll 1t and roast
il, with or without stuffing, or If you
prefer. you may cook it like any Other
steak
As to veal, there is certain thick par
between the loin proper and the leg
which has just the same flavor as the
latter, and though little cheaper is eN
actly as good. 1t is wiser to buy thli
than the cheaper shoulder, because 1t Il
solid meat and you really pay less, be
cause there is a great deal of waste II
the shoulder.
Buying vegetables by weight Is re
form that many dealer is advocating
1t is a general custom abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
No Inaugural Ball

Chairman William Eustis says there
will be no inaugural ball. The good
sense of the President elect has pre-
vailed, and the undignified pay ball
has been abolished altogether and for
ali time, for all have long considered
it a reflection on the republic. In
stead, there is to be a popular recep-
tion at the capitol.
This change will call, no doubt, for
an appropriation by Congress of, per-
haps, 100000 to meet all legitimate
expenses of the inauguration cere-
mony. That ceremony is not local
affair. 1t is in every respect national,
and Congress should foot the bills.
Some provision for preventing the
overcrowding of the capitol may be
necessary. Each member of Congress
may be authorized to regulate that
feature of the reception in the capi-
toll The building is spacious, but it
can become overcrowded The details
have, however, not been worked out.
The President has acted wisely
in expressing desire for the sup
preston of the inaugural ball, and
all will rejoice that popular recep-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

magic word that was understood to follow
the familiar Beef and is out. This
curious restaurant with its sawdust floor,
bare tables and tiny fringed napkins has
been the favorite haunt of all sorts and
conditions of men. on its walls are the
autogra phed sentiments of remarkable
coterie of distinguished eaters incluo-
ing ex-President Roosevelt, p. I. Bar
mum, Richard Croker, "Bill' Devery'
Thomas A. Edison and ex-A1ayor McCiel-
lan-in fact, its roster in the years past
would read like a page out of 'Whos
Who" AT his death, in 1908, Pat Dolan
left an estate of 100000, and the business
passed into the hands of worthy
nephew Johnny Meehan. True to the in
violate custom of the past. that the propri-
etor himself should carve each juicy slice,
Johnny Meehan donned the apron at the
front counter, and began to serve each
man to his particular liking-"Beef and
fat''-''beef and ican." Never once did
the tall slim, bewhiskered Johnny" fail
to give what was ordered. 1t was "hello
Bill, hello Harry" hello Jack" and
now and then a word or two regarding the
political Mutation, or the latest regarding
the two famous racing horses, "Dorlando"
and "Meehan." Labor organizations in
the vicinity We'd ith each other to pre-
sent the handsomest set of resolutions
for Johnny Meehan's walls, and they
found ready sympathy and support from
him in their cause.
Another turn of the wheel has come,
for Johnny Meehan has passed away, and
row another must take his place behind
the counter of the first quick lunch in the
world where the password is Beef
and"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Extension of Hillman Hospital

The purchase of half a block adj
5oining the Hillman hospital is no ordi-
nary event. 1t means that the coun-
ty of jefferson now has room on
which it can expand its hospital until
1T will hold the cases of illness and
accident that call for charity work
on the part of the people of the
county. The lot in question cost
$4,000, and an equal amount is on
hand with which to extend the hos
pital.
To thousands of unfortunates in
this county this means great deal.
The county will soon be ready to care
for the afflicted who cannot care for
themselves. This is why the purchase
of the lot mentioned isean event in the
history of the county. The county is
large, rich and populous, and it should
have a well equipped and commodious
hospital. The lot recently purchased
is ample, and the good people of JEFF
ferson county can be trusted to see
that the hospital is enlarged from
time to time until it is large enough
to house all the helpless, all the un-
fortunates, who may be stricken down
by disease or accident in the county.
For that is what the Hillman hospital
stands for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Women Robbed of pockethooks

What is to become of our women
remarked an Avenue II lady.
Have they the right TO be protected
or not? Birmingham is flooded with sor-
ry. trifling negroes who seemingly de-
pend for their livelihood on robbins
working women of their pocketbooks.
Three times this deed has been COM
mitted this week In the neighborhood
of Avenue Fl and Twentieth street Is
this going to continue? Are there not
enough men in the city to protect our
helpless women?
These negroes are evidently unem-
ployed, or they would he too much
fatigued to plan and commit such deeds.
| repeat 1t. are our citizens going to
sit still and suffer such outrages as
this? Is there no way TO stop IL? |
believe there is. God intended for
women to be protected Good citizens,
| pray you, get busy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Good weather for Building

This has been n fine winter for
building operations" said G. p. Thorn
ton. Il broke ground for my apartment
house-'The Fairmont-on Highland
avenue the day after Christmas and
not a single hour has been lost on the
work. We may have some rough win
ter weather later oil: the chances are
that we will have some freezing, but
1t will be little or no setback to con-
struction work
II expect to have The Falrmont' fin
ished and ready for occupancy about
the first of Angus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

W Il. Roberts in the February Strand.
1t is of course, the private apartments
of Queen Alexandria that offer the
greatest attraction when going over
Marlborough house. Admission to these
is very jealousy guarded and only Her
Majestys most intimate friends, together
with few highly favored court efh-
cials are ever allowed to enter them.
They comprise four apartments in ali
dining room, sitting room bed reom ana
dressing room. Leading out of the latter
apartment is Her Majesty's bathroom,
beautiful little apartment in pure hite
marble. The walls of the dining room
are panelled in silk of pale appie green
shade. Her Majesty's favorite color, by
the way. This room represents riore
truly than any other in the whole OF
Marlborough house Her MaJestys per
sonal tastes. The walls are covered al
most entirely with sea pictures, ~ pe-
comes ''the sea kings daughter from
over the sea- over the manteipl zee
hangs an almost perfectly executed ''aint-
ing of the late King Edward in his hni-
form as British field marshall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
inauguration WIN Draw Crowd

There will be a record breaking crowd
in Washington ON March A." said l., T.
Lithgow of New York. Il spend much
OF my time in Washington and was there
last week. All the hotel ami boarding
house people are prepared to accommo-
date an immense throng. Among the reas-
ons why a record breaking crowd may
be expected are these: The steady in
crease in the population of the United
States, the great interest in Woodrow
Wilson and the fact that it has been 70
years since democrat went into office.
II am glad that the Inauguration ball
is to be cut out. l nave attended two
of them and was very much bored each
time. l like the idea of a public recep-
ton in the capitol. The military feature
will be we'll worth seeing, and the very
fact that it is to be an Inauguration is
enough to draw the multitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
septuageslmn SUNDAY

In the church calendar today is known
as septua gesima, and with 1t comes an
advance note of the Lenten season. In the
iitnrgical churches purple. the penitential
color. will be seen at the altar, and in
the Catholic church the Gloria in Excelsis
VIII be omitted from the mass
1t is said that as early as the fifth CEN
tury some Christians tasted 20 days before
Easter and in round numbers this is 20
daHs-septuagesima
Ash Wednesday falls this year on Feb
ruary and Easter on March 23
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
The Liberty He'll

mention recently Of the Liberty Bell"
SAID Charles Roberts. perhaps it would
De news to many of our present res
ldents to know that the old bell was
once In Birmingham 1t was carried
to the New Orleans exposition in 1855
and was stopped over in Birmingham
for few hours
he car containing the historic bell
stood on the tracks about where the
present office of The Southern Express
company Is now. 1t was visited by
great numbers of cur people. ! am
not positive as to the day of the week.
but | think it was on sunday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
THE FIRsT CIRCUS

My First Real Celebrity" Joe Mitchell
Chapple, in National Magazine for jan
uary.
\ Was there ever such a sunrise as on
the day that we went to our first circus ?
Many times before the sun had risen,
when there was work In the fields, but
never had 1t appeared so glorious and
welcome as upon that morning. Was 1t
not special ia vor that 1t shone forth so
radiantly on this day. when we were going
to Barnums circus? The glory of 1t all
was that we had the sanction of mother,
despite the protests OF some of our
strict" neighhors There was a hur-
red breakfast, last brush of clothing
and an adjustment of neckties by mother,
and then we tnmbled out of the house.
AS we ran down the steps we could hear
mothers voice: BE sure and see Mr..
Barnuml"
The dew still beaded the grass when
We arrived on the circus grounds, where
the great tents were ready for raising.
and the excitement of the haste and mag
ical celebrity was enhancing to the farmer
boys. The earth embankment of the three
rings was ready, and the men within
sang as they drove the stakes: there was
the roar of the animals from the highly
painted caravans, and the appetizing
odors from the cooks tent. All was ex-
citement and all were working like clock
work. For the circus must be ready In
time.
We looked hard at every man we met
to find him whose features were emblaz-
oned upon the billboards. but without sue
cess. walking up to the kindly faced
boss" who vas issuing orders like a
mate on ship we asked where we could
find Mr.. Barnum He broke out in a
rough, hearty "Ha, ha!'' and said, ''The
circus will be ready at O'Clock this aft
ernoon." 1t was still early morning, and
the farmer boys solved the problem of
what to do with the intervening hours By
applying for the i1b of carrying water for
the elephants. Here, perhaps, was a
chance to save that money which had been
carefully boarded for the ticket of admis-
sion BY earning ticket. the precious
30 cents could lie appropriated for a bulg-
ing bag of fresh roasted peanuts" a
tall. tempting glass of pink lemonade. a
package of popcorn C'assorted favors'D, },
and perhaps an alluring red toy balloon
to take home to little sister What
couldn't we have If we saved that ticket
money?
Before we could realize the dream. we
found ourselves hired to water stock,
while the city boys were dispatched to
the cooks tent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
SNOW IN JERUSALEM.
From the Wide World Magazine.
Al ana ,rniiid natnra Ii -. ina sina

From the Wide World Magazine
AS one would turallySsimagine in so
generally genial a climate, snow in Je-
rusalem is as rare as heat wave in
Iceland. Indeed, although the fieecy
flakes fall each winter on many of tre
higher mountains in Palestine, for Js-
rusalem itself to be covered by 4 white
mantle, is regarded as quite notable
event This particular snowstorm visited
the Holy City in March, 1872 Inclement
and cold weather had been experienced
for some days, when suddenly snow
began to fall heavily, and continued 10
do so on and off for two days, TO the
perturbation of the natives. The result
was that the entire city was buried TWO
to three feet deep III soft snow. SO
anxious were the European inhabitants
10 take fun advantage Of such an eN-
ceptional occasion that primitive sleshs
were reauisitioned and the sport INDUCED
III On the Mount ot olives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
PUNISHED.

Doctor Johnson, happy hearted,
Rolls upon the rug once more:
Here's some news should be impaired
Late he was denied the door
In his pranks he jolted over,
Smashed it. too, a costly vase:
Sooth, he's such a reckless rover,
Always forward in the race.
Now, the time of his probation
Ended, he's in luck again;
Gone the former agitation
Written on his face so plain.
Back to favor, blithe as ever,
Comes our exile from the street:
There's pup we know will never
Any more be indiscreetl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
FIRST quick LUNCH COUNTER

Affairs at Washington Joe Mitchell
Chapple, in National Magazine for Jam
uary.
one by one the curious old fashioned
land marks of New York are passing
away, and this applies to individuals as
well as to places.
Down on Park row under the shade of
the great % story Park row building, is
to be found the first quick lunch room es-
tablished in the world. 1t was started in
a dingy basement with cups and saucers
of thickness that would defy the very
thought of "breakage" and bill of fare
that consisted of largely one item-"Beef
and
Its founder was Pat Dolan, whose
broad acquaintance and genial spirit
among the denizens of Park Row with
its all night newspaper workers. post
,ffice employees and city hall politicians,
brought sudden and lasting popularity
10 the 'beanery -ah. the secret Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Fnvors Regulation of Pension.


at is remarked and believed" said a
Confederate veteran. that the governor
will call the legislature into extra ses-
sion at an early day. If he does, he
should by all means embrace in the
call as a subject of legislation, the
regulation of pensions The present
law is admittedly vague, uncertain,
contradictory of Itself and. in short, the
most 'unsystematic system ever de-
vised.
The Soldiers Home at Mountain
Creek is certainly a part. or should
be part of the pension system; but
1t is under the control of board
wholly disconnected from all other pen
sion matters and but little to do and
IL has no need to hold meetings.
Under the present law the state
board of pension examiners can meet
only once a year and its sessions are
practically limited 10 5 days. No pen
sion can be granted revoked with
out its order; so for $50 days of the
year the pension business is a a stand
still. The present state board of ex-
aminers has urged The governor to in
clude this matter in his call for an
extra session and recommend to the
Legislature the creation of department
of pensions.
"By appropriate legislation the pen
sion fund and the Soldiers Home can
be placed under the control of this
department, the roll of pensions purged
of the many unworthy people now on
1t and an immense sum of money saved
to the fund for the benefit of those
who are needy and worthy objects of
the states bounty. Doubtless the gov
ernor will recommend such Legislation
and the legislature should be prompt
to meet it,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
FIonxaley Great Attraction

The F'lonzaley quartet, which Will give
concert at the Jefferson theatre this
afternoon at 80 o'clock. viii draw an un-
usually large crowd.
1.-The advance sale of tickets has been
very large said oliver Chalifoux, who
has arranged the concert, and the the
aue is sure to be filled. The Flonzaley
quartet is indeed great attraction. 1t is
known by reputation the world over, and
wherever these artists play the house
Is crowded
1.-The Birmingham programme is of a
high order, but 1t is not over the head
of the average concert goer. Everybody
will be delighted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
RnrLEcrIoNs of A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
The hardest thing In this world Is to
he patriot and aaplutocrat at one ana
the same time.
What makes a girl so light ON her feet
dancing is they hurt her so much IN peu
the next morning.
The incest thing to woman about
heaven is how she will be able TO be d
grandmother there without showing her
age.
1t takes a man to think there Is some
thing very fine in his character to make
him like steak and fried potatoes the
way he does.
When a man gets caught out in a snow
storm with a hole in the sole OF his shoc,
any wife ought to have had sense
enough to SET that it wouldn't happen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

tion in accord with the greatness of
the republic will take its place. The
inaugural ball is a back number,
mere incident of history, and the
Rresident-elect abolished it with his
pen and his sense of the proper pro-
portion Of things. Common sense in
his mind very plainly outranks prece-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
CONTRARY TO pREcEDENT

CONTRARY TO PRECEDENT.
We know certain man of wealth,
Who is to us a pleasant sight;
He walks about i'm splendid health
And has an A l appetite,
When tout lie monde-thats s everyone
Knows that he should be sick and sad,
Because he has great piles of nun.
Far more than Croesus ever had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

'Platz. I understand you are living in
a high-toned neighborhood now"
''Surest thing you know. Why, the
people next door to me get their beer
from the corner saloon in a cut-glass
pitcher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
ASK HER.

ASK HER.
Ask her while the band is playing,
Let the cornet speak for you;
While the cello, soft and mellow,
Aids the winsome maid to WOO.
What you think you'd like to tell her,
Let the soulful oboe play;
Ask her while the band is playing,
She'll ne'er say you nay"
From Algeria"
Ask her when the band is playing
If she'll do the turkey trot;''
If the maid is strictly modern,
She'll say Yes as like as not
When the trombones all are sliding
And the silver cornets blare,
Maybe then you can persuade her
To attempt the grizzly bear"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
FIRST STEPS.

Every woman should try to enhance
her good looks as much as possible"
Still, her appearance sometimes dur
ing the process of enhancement, is posi-
lively hideous."
What do you mean?"
Il was thinking Of cold cream and
curl papers"