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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Pat Crow was jailed as a vagrant the
other day. Yet many can remember when
Pat was as prominent a citizen as Harry
Thaw is today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

The plan to decorate faithful servants
with the idiosyncrasies of most families
for any length of time is we'll worth a
ribbon or q medal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

An automibile factory is preparing to
increase the output of it's plant to 100000
a year. 1t won't be long before fellow
can buy we'll preserved 1903 model at
moderate price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
brisk EaII Trade


IL Is my belief, and it is generally
predicted in business circles. that pros
peflty will be in full swing during the
iail said L. T. Breathwaite of Chi
caso There was much business activity
IN August. September will doubtless
make a good record. Business conditions
are good
The crops while not as large as the
ooilook In midsummer promised, will
nevertheless be large enough to stimulate
all lines of business.
me cotton crop In the south will be
very large from all the estimates, Of
nciai and unofficial. and the best of it
Is that the price will cause the volume
oi money paid for the crop to be greater
1han the south has ever known before.
Notwithstanding the fact that some
parts OF the south have been hurt by
drought, the production of corn as well
as cotton will be larger than usual this
year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Fathers quite often suffer for the sins
of the children, as witness the case of the
elder Caminetti pleading in court for his
disgraced son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
THEN IT'S DIFFERENT.

Noah Brown, master shipbuilder,
constructed, in an unprecedentedly
short time, the fleet of vessels for
Commander Perry on Lake Erie. He
has left a record of his life and work,
an extract from which pertaining to
the building of Perry's vessels is as
follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
A HooDoo.

We note rnat our theatrical friend
Francis Xavier Hope was hurt in an au-
tomobile accident with George M. Cohan.
While we are glad that Mr.. Hope Is not
fatally injured, we always had an idea
that something unlucky would happen to
a man who persisted In using cross
mark as middle initial
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

At any rate, the next presidential cleo
ton in Mexico will be watched with more
interest by Uncle Sam than any of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

A Birmingham barber told a customer
he needed a shampoo and the customer
called him liar. Then the barber called
the customer a liar plus and the custo-
mer replied in kind. The spittoon battle
that resulted caused both beligerents to
have to appear in police court. Whether
he needed shampoo or not, we infer
that the irate customer didn't want one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Stockings to match gowns" saws a
society item. Heavens They're going
to slit the hose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Although overstocked with governors.
New York failed to be represented at the
Colorado Springs conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

So far Huerta has nobly refrained from
ordering all Mexicans in the United
States back to the Fatherland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

The name of Gaby Delys fails to appear
In the cabled list of those present at Sig
maringen's gerat society event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
A MEAN INsINUATIoN.

MY barber shampoos my head with
an electrical machine"
Does it look anything like vacuum
cleaner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

If none. of the other parties suit Cover
nor Foss, he might try being an l. w. w.
for a while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

While $4,000 for Tyrus Cobb is a fancy
figure, the fact must not be overlooked
that Tyrus aforesaid is fancy baseball
PLAYER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Guntersville Democrat: In Pennsyl-
vania, applicants for marriage license
must answer 4s questions. The la st oues-
tion Is the most important: Are Won able
to support a wife?"
.. Troy Messenger More and more talk he
now heard of Oscar Underwood becom-
ing candidate for senator for the long
term, beginning in 1915. In common par
lance, 1t might be said that he could
mop up with EN-
Decaturs Daily: Thus far no enterpris
ing city possessing huge auditorium
mas invited the back-lot cultivators OF
the country to meet in convention. and
yet everyone of them feels that he has
right to be heard
Montgomery Advertiser: The Rockford
Chronicle calls Captain Hobson a fog
horn" Just for that we suggest that the
captain do now place the Chronicle in the
class of the Subsidized press of Ala
bama.
Marion Standard Winter will soon be
go, else wool stockings will have to take
the place of silk. Even this southern eli
mate will not stand for too much winter
exposure
Prattville Progress; The good old fash
ioned way of slapping a mosquito until
you berak his neck is now obsolete. In
Atlantic City, where they have skeeters
the size of humming birds, they have de-
vised the plan of Turing them to death by
means of musically vibrating, electrically
charged wire. The sl1eeter hears the
hum, mistakes it for a call from home.
perches on the wire and goes bravely to
his death.
Tuscaloosa News: According to press
dispatches from Lynchburg, Va, Con-
gressman Helm has flung another cha.-
lenge to woman suffragsts" The trou-
BILE. however, with the Hon, ]. Tom is
lenge is accepted.
Huntsville Mercury Banner: Capt r.
F. Kolb in his opening speech, Monday,
goes to the root of the matter when he
say iHe Lazy ueldlcdtiOn was Que 10
official stupidity on the part of B. B.
Conner and that he should be made 10
refund to the state the amount stolen he.
fore he can be again sworn in as COVER
nor. Captain Kolb is not much of an
orator but he speaks plain truths in
convincing way.
Aniston Star and Hot Blast: The Liter
airy Digest recently published a picture of
the Roosevelt of theology" DIR. Len ..
Broughton could fill that bill to nicety.
the government loan fund for moving the
crops is sl500. 900. That sounds good.
Ozark Southern Star; The ardor OF
some of the candidates seem to be cool
ing off a little as the fall approaches.
The first brush seems to be over and
from now until next summer we MAY
expect to hear only desultory firing from
the batteries of opposing aspirants.
Elba Clipper: report comes from
Montgomery that Hon. A. A. Evans will
be in the race for Congress in the third
district and that his candidacy will not
hinge on Mr.. Clayton's seat becoming
vacant. That Is the only sensible way
now to get into the race, for this vacancy
proposition seems most uncertain. Run
ming now is like chasing a Rainbow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Aviator Pegoud could make 2 pot of
money at state fairs flying upsife down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

full when dusting. They are old mas
ters'"
Mary's jaw dropped, and a look OF
intense wonder overspread her rubi-
cund face.
"Lor', num-" she gasped, gazing with
bulging# eyes on the face of her new
emp)oyer-"lor', mum, who'd ever ave
thought you'd been married all these
timesn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
FIRST AID.

There goes a man who has been a
great factor in making rural excursions
possible for city people,
'Ahl true philanthropist. What is
his method?"
'He is a manufacturer of canned
goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
THE ADVANCE GUARD.

Old Winters rule is drawing near
Ero long on every hill and plain,
Like armies on the march, we'll hear
The hurrying footbeats of the rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Andrew Carnegie and Mrs. Carnegie are
being wined and dined so much here
of late by royalty that the laird is apt to
lose the democratic habits ~he learned
snobs are at a great disadvantage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
GLAD WORDS TO HIM.

"Dobbs seems to be afflicted with a
chronic case of the blues.n
Maybe, SO, but he is prepared to cheer
up at moments notice."
rs that o?"
Yes All that is necessary is for some
one to say, 'Dobbs, what will you take? 3"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
Penalixins Of Non-standnrd Bale.

'The penalizing of cotton bales outside
of the standard, adopted by the railroads
and merchant marine, is not near such
bugaboo and hardship as it is made
to appear" said former cotton man.
THE home gin and old-fashioned wood
en- screw packing press has almost be-
come obsolete. In their place there has
come into use the lighter equipment. with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
ALABAMA PRESS

The 1914 peach crop hasn't failed yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
HE BUILT PERRY'S SHIPS

The government was to send iron, pitch
Nad almost finished the fleet before any
arrived at Erie.
/ found great difficulty in procuring
provisions for my men. but with great
exertion l succeeded by sending men
back into the country, and then had to
give a high price to procure it.
My men several times raised and de-
clared they would work no longer if they
could not have better fare l satisfied
them by giving them liberty to go and
buy all the cattle and other provisions
they could find. Several were gone four
or five days and when they came back
their report satisfied them all. so l had
very little trouble afterward l did all
that man could do to procure the best the
country afforded.
We all this time were driving the ves-
sells as fast as possible. 1t appeared that
every man was engaged as If he was on
q strife. The enemy often appeared be-
fore our harbor and several times came
to an anchor within three miles of us.
Our men drew arms and volunteered to
protect the shipyard, but the enemy did
not venture to land, and we We're as will
ing they should not land as they. SO we
had no use for our arms. We had CONF
pleted our vessels by the middle of June,
as follows: Three gunboats armed and
fitted for sea; two brigs and one sharp
schooner for dispatch vessel and to
look out, as she could outsai anything
that was in the English fleet. All the
!, o,I
nished with all materials, and we did not
receive any funds from the government
till March, 1874 when Commodore Chaun-
cey came to New York and signed our
bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

APPROVED.

II see where beauteous belle has mar
ried famous athlete"
Yes, and you Alon't hear any dissent
ing murmurs from the eugenic crowd"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
Witnessed Many sureica, onerat,ons

greatly enjoyed my visit to Roehes-
ter Mimi, where the Mayos the famous
surgeons, attract invalids by the thou
sands and medical students by the hun
oreds, said DR.. Howell T. Heain, who
returned from three weeks visit to Ro-
chester
I needed rest, but while I was in
Rochester I attended all the surgical op-
erations-anout 30 every day, between the
hours of 1880 a. m. and lunch time. In
the afternoon the visiting members of
the medical profession met and discussed
the operations. I learned a great deal
and greatly enjoyed the high class work
that was performed by the Mayos and
their assistants.
return to Birmingham feeling well
rested and in the best of health"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
TIME TO PART.

INIE< To T AN I.
do you believe that life is a series
of farewells?" asked Blobbs, the near-
philosopher
1T is so far as wearing apparel is con-
cerned," answered Plimly. ruefully sur
veying his old straw hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
Reminiscent and Constructive


Maj. W. j. Miner. in looking over
across a letter from the late Senator
Joseph f. Johnston, written while he was
governor, and when Major Miner was
president of the Birmingham Commercial
club, predecessor of the Chamber of
Commerce The governors letter was
Gated June 12, 1897. 1t is priced by Major
Miner not only because of his high re-
gard for Senator Johnston, but for its
prophetic insight, constructive trend and
practical wisdom. Thinking that the con-
tents of the letter would be interesting
and helpful at this time Major Miner
furnishes a copy for publication in The
Ase-Herald.
Il have your letter. wrote the gov-
ernor, 'and | am gratified at the spirit
that animates you in entering upon the
office OF president of the Commercial
club. In a speech that l made at Au-
burn in June, 1892, / said that our t,evel-
opment must come from within and not
from without. The gods help those who
help themselves SO long as we lie on
cur backs and call for some one else to
develop our resources, so long will they
remain undeveloped.
.The great lesson that we of the south
are yet to learn Is the power of an aggre-
CATION of small things; the strength that
lies in unity. We have great resources,
a lovely climate and the best people in
the world, and yet we stand in the way of
progress by doing nothing because we
can't do great things.
II am doing all that I can to attract
capita. to our state. Nothing can pos
sibly aid me so much as the intelligent
and hearty cooperation of our own peo-
pie 1 am endeavoring to impress upon
all that we have wise and fair laws, splen-
did resources and q generous and hos
pitable people, and that we intend to
maintain the supremacy of law and the
administration of justice. Equal and ex-
act justive to ALL whether corporations or
individuals, should mark our course, and
we should impress upon homeseekers and
capital the fact that here in the south
is found the great force that stands al
ways for Just government and fair deal
ing.
1--WE should also make it known that
the cause of education lies near our
hearts, and that we appreciate fully that
the most substantial and enduring prog
ress must rest upon the foundation
stone. The civilization of every state is
measui ed by the intelligence and virtue
of it's people and the common school is
the doorway to these powers.
'I fear that in the past we have given
too little attention or recognition to labor
as the real producer of all our wealth.
Care should be taken in planting enter
prises to see that the employees have op-
portunity to educate their children and
to acquire homes
However. only intended to write you
and congratulate you on the intelligent
ardor that is directing your course to,
am sure, successful results"
PcnaIixing of NOn-Standard Bales
"rhe penalizing of cotton bales outside
of the standard adopted by the railroads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
HELPFUL

HELPFUL.
A toier bowed down
Is a piteous sight
Soul-weary and worn,
F'orspent in the fight;
But a toiler who smiles
And hopes for the best
Gives life new meaning
And work q new zestl
THEN IT'S DIFFERENT.
'rhe average man IS broadminded
enough not to object to the X-ray skirt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES


That's true, SO long as it isn't worn
by his wife or lis sister .
COSMETIC COMMENT.
There's many dame
Would give up wealth,
Could she reclaim
The hues of health.
FORWARD.
me road that leads to yesterday
lis waste of time to travel;
Lies victory lies tomorrow-way--
Rise up and hit the gravell
NINDICTIVE.
This comedian is in a class by him
self"
I'm so glad!'
''Whyg'
THAT means there is only one like
him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
The Iron Market


The Birmingham iron market remains
firm at s11 on a No. basis. The tendency
Is decidedly upward, but it is said that
considerable tonnage is yet being con-
tracted for at s11. Rogers, Brown & Co. $
Cincinnati circular just issued says in
part:
There has been no marked difference
In pig iron market conditions during the
past week. Business has been fair and
inquiry continues active with some good
sales resulting. Orders generally are
from smaller meters, continuing the re-
ceipt of spot lots of iron to keep them
going. In the south there is much conf
dence shown and furnaces expect good
booking of orders before the first of the
year. There is a steady reduction of fur
mace stocks at all points, more iron being
shipped from the furnaces than is being
manufactured, and this, coupled with
reduction in output. during August, will
all work for a better situation during this
and the ensuing months Indications
point to a continued restriction of pro-
duction due to scarcity of labor and other
causes. There is more evidence of will
quarter of this and the first portion of
next year, but so far the figures have
been at an advance for the last quarter,
and a % cent advance on top of this for
the early part of 1914. There has not
been a great amount of this business yet
consummated. The holiday during the
week has had its effect in breaking the
run of business and slowing up the mar
lIet for that period.
Large transactions in steel making
irons are pending and the price is firm.
Without being able to point to any very
definite or exceptionally favorable symp-
toms the outlook continues eneoura ging,
and furnaces have a better feeling on ac-
count of buyers showing more tendency
to close business for shipment during the
latter part of the year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Elba Clipper: A report comes from
that Hon. A. A. Evans will
be in the race for Congress in the third
district and that his candidacy will not
hinge on Mr.. Clayton's seat becoming
That is the only sensible way
now to get into the race, for this vacancy
seems most uncertain. Run
ming now is like chasing a Rainbow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

That's true, so long as it isn't worn
by his wife or lis sister"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Tuscaloosa News: According to press
dispatches from Lynchburg, Va, Con-
gressman Helm has flung another cha.-
lenge to woman suffragists.' The trou-
BILE. however, with the Hon. J. Tom is
that he isn't to be found when the chal-
lenge is accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

THAT means there is only one like
him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06

Decaturs Daily: Thus far no enterpris.
ing city possessing a huge auditorium
has invited the back-lot cultivators of
the country to meet in convention. and
yet everyone Of them feels that he has
right to be heard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
FORWARD.
yINDICTIvE.

This comedian is in a class by him
eotr
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-01-24

hot water, with a stove of its own.
Lighted by the Coleman hollow wire
feed system and gives the brightest
and softest light. In the parsonage
we have the comforts of home. The
car contains the following: An Estey
organ, a blackboard, books and a
graphophone in the chapel part The
parsonage Is complete and homelIke,
with a small but complete Kitchen,
toilet room, the main or reception
and sitting room, a double berth in
which are made two fine seats In the
day time; these are upholstered in
plush. There is also space for 25
feet Of book shelving, a desk, dining
table, chairs and ice cooler, making
in all real comfortable room. The
car is heated by hot water, a ton of
hard coal being carried to use for
this purpose.
In the past year 1t was the priyi-
lege of this car to build and pay for
two churches. Five other points
where they we're ready TO give, now
have pastors and salary fixed to pay
them and the work Is going nicely.
164 joined in the Baptist church and
many Joined other churches. Each
of the car workers can tell the same
interestingsand thankful story as we
can tell. God has been and is good
to US and blessed the work.
In, the spring we come out with
the first Naptha Chapel Launch,
which Will work in the water OF Ore
gon and If its success will be as the
success Of the wagons and Chapel
Car, we expect to have a number OF
these to reach the part, where neith-
er wagon nor car can go. On these
the man and his wife will live and
have a place for services. as the car.
To the car and the meetings We In
vite you and we hope our stay in
your city will be enjoyable and prof
iltable and we ask the cooperation OF
each person.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-01-24

The above Is a picture of II. G..
Bond, the retiring pastor of the
Christian church, of Liberal, who
leaves next Monday for his new field
of labor at Bristol, Tenn. Mr.. Bond
has been a resident Of Liberal and
pastor of the Christian church since
the middle OF last May, and within
that time he has greatly endeared
himself to the church and commun-
ity We fear, however, that some of
thexconimunlty and possibly some OF
the membership Of the church which
he so ably served as pastor did not
begin to appreciate him until it was
too late. We have somewhat closely
observed Mr.. Bond both as a public
speaker and as a private citizen and
we decided some time ago that he
was possessed with powers and had
acquired attainments that would
make him sought after by other
churches.
Our predictions have come true,
We want here to repeat what ap-
peared In these columns a few weeks
ago, viz that Tennessee Is lucky In
deed, in our judgment any church
that can secure the services of Mr.,
Bond is fortunate.
He has magnificent physique; is
the very picture of ROBUST health and
vlrility; bubbles over with good hui
NOR; is generous even to those who
are critical Of the things which are
ideal to him. He is addicted to no
bad habits Of any kind whatsoever;
his moral life is clean; he is gifted
with deep, rich, ringing voice Of
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-01-24
LIBERAL IN
RACING CIRCUIT

Dodge City, Kans., Jan. 1S.-The
Wheat Belt Fair and Racing circuit
was formed here with eight towns OF
the Upper Arkansas valley in the
membership. Purses of 5000 for two
fixed races to be run as a three-day
meet, will be offered by each town In
the circuit. Special premiums will
be offered to encourage fine stock
raising and for farm products ex-
hiblts.
The dates for 1918 are: St, John,
August 30; Kinsley, August Z; Dodge
City, September 4; Meade, September
IL; Liberal, September 1s; Garden
City. September 80; Larned, october
Q; Great Bend. octoOer 8; A. Gluck
Is president and Sam Gallagher, sec
retary, both Of Dodge City.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-01-24

great carrying power, which may cas-
lily be the envy OF most preachers
and public speakers, and Is in our
judgment the finest bass singer and
soloist that ever came to Liberal.
His ability as a speaker and enter
tainer is far beyond the average; aud
no emergency arises that finds him
unprepared.
MIR. Bond Is interested in boys and
young men, and had large plans Tor
them If the basement Of the new
Christian church had been fitted up
for a gymnasium and reading room
as he had hoped and planned.
1t Is our prediction that the Chris
tian church will find some difficulty
in getting minister who has the
high degree of culture, the genuine
spirituality, the refinement and mod
esty that seem to combine in the per-
sonality of Mr. Bond.
lie has the hearty good wishes OF
the Democrat for his future welfare,
and we feel sure he Will make good
In his new field.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-01-24
WILL ERECT new
CITY BUILDING

The city council met in regular
session Tuesday night and at that
time decided to build a city building.
The proposed building will be on
the corner of Kansas avenue, and 4th
street, northeast corner Of the park.
The building will be constructed Of
brick, steel, and cement The front
part viii be made suitable for cour-
ell chamber and police court room
and will be used for all city business.
The rear part will De arranged to
house the IRE lighting equipage, and
will have big sliding doors on the
north. The ceilings will be fourteen
feet.
We understand that an effort will be
made to organize a fire department,
and also to increase the size Of the
equipment.