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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
Vocational Education

II expect to make several speeches in
the state on the Importance of vocational
and industrial education before the next
state primary" said Senator Watt Il.
Brown of Ragland. Il do not expect to
advocate any candidate for office. but will
ask the people to support such candidates
as are in sympathy with this class of ed
ucation.
This is one question on which everyone
can agree, and l believe it would have
the tendency of causing the people to
think more seriously on the Importance of
developing the states resources through
this channel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
ALABAMA sENAToRsHIP PUZZLE

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
Governor ONeal of Alabama. meant
well when he appointed Representatives
Clayton, an able man. to succeed the
late Senator Johnston, whose death
threatened to create new difficulties for
the democratic majority. Knowing that
the prorevision margin of the Senate
was uncomfortably narrow, the Ala
bama executive sought to serve his
party, as well as the cause of tariff
revision, by his appointment. But his
power to fill the vacancy has been gen.
orally Questioned and is, in fact, ques-
toned by the democratic members oi
the Senate judiciary committee. Gov
ernor O'Neal, it is true, consulted law
yers and deeply pondered the matter,
a fact that may point to the existence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
THE EuGENICs LAW.
he Washington Post.

Pennsylvania's new eugenics law,
the enforcement of which seems 10
have been left to marriage license
clerks, is not working out as we'll AS
expected. The blushing bride and
bridegroom are now asked by the Ii
cense clerks whether they are imbe-
Giles, epileptics or degenerates. or have
any transmissible disease. and natu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
AFTER WARD.

THE light that lies in womans eyes,"
A poet gaily sang;
His music scared up to the skies
And through the valleys rang.
"Bewitehing notes., the cynics said,
And then. as If they knew
THAT fellows never yet been wedp
And what they thought was true.
When wedding bells begin to ring
How often romance dies,
Succeeding years-how strange a thing
The glow in womans eyes
Oft change into a baleful glare
Where once was wont to CLEAN,
So soft, so deep so wondrous fair.
The light of loves young dreaml
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
Portrait of DIR, Hnntlex

An oil portrait of the late DR.. l.. S.
Handley painted by Mrs. Louise Cone, is
on exhibition in the window of the Nell
son Stationery company on Twentieth
street, near Third avenue. 1t is striking
likeness Of the original and has been adj
mired by many friends of the beloved
minister, who was for many years pastor
of the Central Presbyterian church of Bir-
mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
stocking with small Mouth BASS

Il was very much pleased to know that
the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
company was to receive. many cans of
the small mouth bass this next week.
said a. sportsman, "and that they are to
be divided between No. Z and the big
reservoir
''The small mouth, green striped bass.
such as are taken from East Lake, is
one of the gamest OF fish. and one of
the finest that comes to the pan. 1t is
said that a small mouth can whip a
big mouth black bass heavier than HIM
self; and they fight sometimes
"The federal government is sending mil
lions of young fish throughout the states
for the purpose of stocking streams, pri-
vate ponds and lakes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
THE COsMIC WHEEL

By William Watson.
Dawn--and magical stillness OIL earth
quiescence profound
On the waters a vast Content, as of
hunger appeased and stayed;
In the heavens a silence that seems not
mere privation of sound,
But thing with form and body, a
thing to be touched and weighed.
Yet know that / dwell in the midst of
the roar of the cosmic wheel,
In the collision of Forces, and clangor
of boundless Strife,
Mid the sound of the speed of the worlds,
the rushing worlds. and the peal
or the thunder of Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
PAUL COOK.

There's William Zeigler, the fat
young feller with glasses He's back
ing the new musical show Adele He's
only got hundred millions"
| well, he'll need all his money for 4
musical show. Lee Shubert says to
me, 'Aintcha got an idea for farce
that can be played with four people and
one set of scenery and costumes Do
| introduce me-
"Zeiglers the name. Family made
its money in baking powder
"Whatcha'd call "a Using young man.
eh? Get me? Bad. eh?"
There's Walter Hackett Wrote
Fine Feathers with Gene aWIters, and
every time the papers print his name
they call him Walter Haekett, the
actor He can't act any more than
, corse Payton. He's a writing gink I'll
introduce you"
What good can a writer gink do
me? There's Winnie Sheehan just
come in"
THE tall doll in the split skirt?"
"Whatddya mean. the tall guy in the
split skirt? Winnie sheehan is the
fat little feller. He's Police Commits
sioner Waldo's secretary"
"Rightoi Gotcha But it's the same
with June McCree, who does The Man
From Denver in vaudeville Junie $
an incurable athlete. and yet when mis-
name is ON the bills corset makers
send him their latest straight fronts
and ask for testimonials
There's Diamond Jim Btady-he
gave a Baltimore hospital a hundred
| thousand dollars for a new stomach
There's Dick Garlic. Hello, Dics.
How's the boy? Say. member the time
we were dining at Rector's and the
waiter kept showing the guinea hen at
you before he carved It. and finally you
bowed to 1t and said, 'Hov.dy dor Some
kidding, what?"
There's James Montgomery FIagr,
the artist That little fellow makes all
the pictures in the magazines and now
he's writing all the Stories"
What does he do in his spare time?'
Draws more pictures. There's Lew
Dockstader. He's rehearsing the Priu-
rose and Dockstader's Minstrels at the
eWstchester theater in Mount Vernon
That Primrose's home town-he landed
there from the Ark in 1892"
Geo! You got great head for
dates. You must have kept a good
many. There goes the overture Shall
We go in?"
Guess Wen have to. everybody's
moving along. Whaddya hear about
the show?"
TITS bad boy, but all the boosters
are here. and the critics venom sacks
dry up in summer. It'll get over"
"Ssshl There's the main squeeze.
He's put $4,000 in the show. All real
money. Didn't know there was so much
money"
Hello, Moe! I hear this shows a
Knockout Success, old man. SUGGEST
We'll, l guess we'll have to go in,
but 1 hate to throw away a good Gig
arctic to see this piece of rope. Get
a move on you, there goes the curtain,
and the song pluggers are rosinipg
their mitts
| And such Is the prologue to midsum-
mer first nights on dear old Broadway
| fox terriers are bred. We have done
pretty we'll without eugenics and SUI
permen, and probably we will have to
| struggle along we are for "A few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

The negrb who offered Judge Abernethy
10 chickens and a rooster to "git me outen
dis jail" certainly longs for freedom He
has shown a willingness to barter his
most precious possessions for liberty. Had
he happened to have had a watermelon
on hand, it would probably have been in
cluded in his proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Senator Penrose threatens to tell some-
thing that happened to DR.. William Ba-
yard Hale dozen years ago. The Penn
sylvanian is the equal or Charles r.
Murphy when it comes to practical poll
tics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

A swedish couple confess that they
have never kissed because they are afraid
of exchanging bacilli Wouldn't be sur
prised if Cupid refused to have anything
to do with that couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
GETTING ON IN LIFE.

He used to lead the germans.
And did 1t very well;
He now controls the bellhops
In an up-to-date hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Mr.. Lubin says that the only thing the
matter with the American farmer is that
he has no cash. Which shows that the
horny handed sons of the soil bear a
close resemblance. after all. to the deni-
zens of the cities and towns of our glor-
ious republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Wed just smile at each other" says
McMichaels in telling Of McDermott, and
then each would know that the others
palm had just been crossed with a treas
ury note
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Norman Hapgood has taken editorial
charge of Harpers Weekly, and that
popular publication of yesterdays date
came out in new dress. The editorial
pages are sclntillating. Hapgood's pen
is at its best and every article is
not only readable. but is fun of snap
and vigor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

An eastern woman has won a fight of
30 years against her husband for alimony.
How she must hate that mani
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

The Wisconsin legislature turned in a
stiff bill for water consumed. Judged by
its output of freak bills, the average leg
islature consumes something stronger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Chicago lady coppers don't like to be
called 'policewomen.' Wonder If they
would object to "dearie?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Japan may allow the alien law to re-
main a grievance It will be all right
IL She don't do ANYTHING worse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Senator Clayton arrived in Washing
ten late this afternoon" Americas con-
tempt for titles is one of the best evil
dences of our pure democracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

The headline Shocked Wants s5000'
refers to man who got mixed up with a
live wire. In this instance the slit skirt
can prove an alibi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

The report of DIR. Nelson, city health
officer, is convincing testimony of Bir-
mingham's merits as a summer resort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
ADVANCED CASE.

"Dobbs has an exaggerated idea of his
own Importance"
yes, indeed. Why, every time Dobbs
mends a puncture In one of his automo-
bile tires he seems to think he's making
history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Animadverting to long felt wants, the
Newspaper club will completely fill the
bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
ESSENTIALLY POETIC.

Il guess this poet has the goods, all
right"
"Why so?''
"He calls an asp an 'aspick."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Frenchman who was caught riding
first class on a second class railroad ticket
shot himself. We presume the honorable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
A SMALL LIST.

A Seattle man has list of u rules FOR
making wife happy. We'd he williog to
bet our next weeks salary that he isn't
married man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

The Frank trial In Atlanta Is progress
ing splendidly. Only about 100 more wit
nesses are to be introduced by the de-
fense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

An Indian chief, aged 95, has been
granted divorce because his wife has
fallen in love with another. More 'ad-
vancement!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
MARY HAD
PROOF.

A government employe fell I've stories
from the government printing office day
or two ago and didn't die GOVERNMENT
employees never die. They simply dry 40
and blow away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
HER SPIRITS DROPPED.

HER SPIRITS DROPPED.
II understand you visited the far
famed Tower of Silence while you were
in India, Mrs. Scrambles."
"Oh, yes, and it was so depressing that
told Henry l would give anything to
hear our phonograph back home playing
a ragtime tune"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

WHERE THE TROUBLE LIES.
'The newspapers are devoting column
after column. to discussion of women s
dress
Eyes. Too much space is given to
women's dress and not enough material"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

fox terriers are bred We have done
pretty we'll without eugenics and SUI
permen, and probably we will have to
struggle along as we are for few
more generations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

Oh, let me be your eager slave;
III wear the skirts and you may shave.
Chicago Record Herald.
On, to my painting bosom oome
And when you march III beat the 5runi
A GOOD ONE.
Il ask you. what excuse has woman
for wearing slit slSirt?"
Usually a pretty ankle
MARY HAD =.
Mary had a silhouet-
1t was the latest sty1e
And everywhere that Mary went
The men began to smile.
Springfield Union.
Mary for slit gowns did pant.
And won one by peut;
Now Mary's not debutante,
But she is coming out.
Houston Post.
Mary had n walking stick
And all the chappios stared;
But since she felt quite up-to-date,
Twas little Mary cared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
THAT KIND or PICTURE.

THAT KIND OF PICTURE.
eThe artist says this picture was in
spired by a woman"
"Ha Then he's woman hater."
SULZER.
great many people are saying Poor
sulzer!' Still. his downfall teaches one
useful lesson. 1t is folly for a man to go
out after tigers pelt armed with psa-
shooter.
WOOING A SUFFRAGETTE.
o, come with me and be my wife
And you may cast my vote for life.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
oh, let me be your loving hub,
I'll mend the clothes and cook the grub.
Springfield Union.
Oh, sweetheart, let no time be lost;
I'll ne'er be happy till I'm bossed.
Altoona Times.
o, do not fear that I'm fakir-
III be your 'sub" as window breaker.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala,
postoffice as second class matter under
act of Congress March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
A GOOD ONE.

Oh, to my painting bosom come
And when you march III beat the 5runi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

Oh. let me be your eager slave;
I'll wear the skirts and you may shave
Chicago Reeord-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17
TEIEPHONE

Bell (private exchange connecting all
departments), Main 1900.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1918.
Dividing Up Large Land
Tracts in the South.

The late President Finley Of the
Southern Railroad speaking just before
his death Of the opportunities for Sc
curing farm settlers In the southern
states said:
Most or the immigration into the
United States having been through the
North Atlantic ports and the general
movement Of population having been
from the east to the west, It mas re-
suited that the southeast. with its un-
exceIled advantages of soil and climate,
has been passed by in a measure ana
has relatively less dense agricultural
population than other sections of the
country where natural advantages
have not been so favorable.
As q result of this much OF the land
Is held in large tracts and the supply
OF farm labor has not been sufhclent
to enable the owners TO cultivate their
HOLDINGS to the best advantage. The
present tendency toward more inten-
sive cultivation, which is resulting in
increased production and higher level
OF prosperity among the farmers of the
southeast, is encouraging the division
OF these large plantations into rela-
lively small farms.
1t is unouestionabIv to the advantage
OF the owner of one Of these large
places to sell Part of it in this way,
retaining as much as he can farm most
efaciently with his available labor.
Il
for the southeast 1t will benefit those
now living there and afford opDortuni-
ties for a vast number of farm settlers
from other localities and it will result
in a constantly increasing volume Of
agricultural production in the section.
There is in this a very pertinent
suggestion also to the owners of large
tracts of cut-over land. This land is
lying idle now. just as it has been do
ing for centuries. and it will continue
to lie idle until the owners are made
to pay adequate taxes on the valuation
which they themselves place on it or
are persuaded to sell it to some one
who will utilize it.
II the large land owners would in
augurate homestead system on their
lands, giving to actual settlers every
alternate 40 acres and requiring those
settlers to build homes and cultivate
the soil for five years before receiving
free deed to the land. the balance held
by the original owners of the tracts
would quadruple in value Immediately.
Big land owners could very well az
ford to do this and they would profit
immensely by the plan What large
land monopoIist viii be the first to try
it?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19
tuberculosis Spreading
In South Africa.

a parallel to the prevalence of tuber-
culosis among the negroes Of the
United States seems to be coming into
existence in South Africa. where the
same race is being brought into con-
tact with European civilization.
At the recent meeting Of the South
African Medical Congress DR.. d. Mel
willie. who has for sixteen years resided
ia the heart OF the native territories
and acquired considered knowledge of
the manners and customs of the ma
tives, said that deaths from tubercu-
losis occurred at all ages among the
natives. excepting children and were
particularly frequent among young
adults. The disease appeared to be
responsible for a decline in the native
population.
A rapid increase of this population
was noted in the census of 1904, bur
was not maintained in 1911, and
further drop would be shown in 1921
IN these districts. which he knew wen,
the census gave the total native popu-
lation as s1,272 In 1891 and 1o4, s46 in
lso4-an increase of 23.074. at the rate
Of Its per annum. In 1911 the popu-
Iation was 10, 1858. an increase of g.
OH. at the rate Of s5s per annum.
Thus the rate of increase had fallen
by half. though during the period
referred to the birth-rate had remain
ed stationary.
Tuberculosis was undoubtedly on the
increase. for on going over the first
5000 cases he treated in 1879 only /
per cent were found to be tuberculosis,
while the first 5000 cases treated in
1912 showed 80 per cent OF tubercu-
losis. OF the tuberculous affections
lung disease was easily first and grad
ular disease second. while affections
OF bones and joints We're not numer-
GUS
The native could be divided into two
great classes-the red of blanket KAT
Fir, and the dressed Kaffir, who adopt
ed European clothing. In 1897 t,rber-
culosis was much less prevalent IN the
banquet Kaf5r, and this still holds
good. but not to the same degree. In
the overcrowdsd dark. dirty and damp
huts. never ventilated and never open
to the sunlight. the disease was pro-
pagated.
Where could the tubercle bacillus
End better conditions for growth. asks
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19
Che
Vuletlde
Curkey

HE Christmas turkey is the
piece de resistance at the Yule-
~ tide feast After selecting it. it
is supposed every one knows
how to properly dress and clean
fowl. Few cooks thoroughly wash
poultry after the feathers are removed.
This should be done with a soft brush
and warm soapsuds. with abundance
of clear. warm water to rinse. Care
should be taken when drawing the
fowl. for If the entrails are broken an
odor of the barnyard will be impaired
to the entire bird. Cut the neck of
close TO the body. first pushing the skin
well down to the body that the hole
may be easily covered by it. Cut the
skin at the back OF the neck. an inch
or SO down. and with the foreflnger
loosen the crop ali around. lifting it out
without brea king it and at the same
time drawing the windpipe.
Wings and legs should be trussed
close to the body either with skewers
or by means of a trusting needle and
twine. The French have method of
tying fowl in piece of soft paper so
no particle of fat escapes and baking it
in this wrapper until twenty minutes
of serving time, when the paper is re-
moved and it is deIicately Drowned
Many cooks use considerable heat for
the first half hour In roasting fowl.
basting it very often; then after this
initial soaring of the surface they en-
ploy a gentle. steady fire for thorough
cooking. Twenty to twenty-five min
utes to the pound is the rule for roast
ing turkey. Remove all Irvine used in
trussing before sending the fowl to the
table
After the turkey has been washed
and singed prepare the dressing. If a
chestnut dressing is required remove
the shells from pint OF nuts. cook in
slightly sailed water until tender; then |
drain. skin and chop coarseIy Add a
half loaf of stale bread put through the /
food chopper, one-quarter of a pound /
Of butter. salt and pepper to taste and
one egg Mix ali together. adding 3 |
little warm water if it seems too dry.
Garnish with link sausage fried a light
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19
SERVING THE TURKEY.

brown. For extra nice gravy make as
usual and just before taking up add one
pint of oysters. Simmer until the edges
curl.
Ii oyster dressing is preferred proceed
thus: Cut six slices of stale bread. re-
move the crust. soak in cold water un-
til soft. then squeeze dry as possible,
Put three tablespoonfuls of butter in a
saucepan and add tablespoonful of
minced onion. Simmer a few minutes.
Now put in the bread. season with
salt and pepper to taste. When thor
oughly heated remove from the stove.
add three tablespoonfuls of sweet
cream, two well beaten eggs and one
pint Of oysters. stuffing the turkey with
this dressing
Now rub the turkey well with salt;
spread breast, wings and legs with
butter
Place In not oven. When the hour
on the turkey browns reduce heat and
add two cupfuls of boiling water. For
basting use one-half cupful of butter
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19
HARBOR AND
MARINE NEWS
PASSED SAND KEY.

Dec. lis p. m, steamer Wavelet
bound west.
Dec. 1S.-2 a. M, steamer Oregon
ian. bound west: a m, steamer Ok
lahoma, with barge. bound west;
m, steamer Borgestad, bound wset
p. m, steamer Indianola, ordered
to Galveston; p. m, steamer Otta-
wa, bound west.
The steamship City of Madras
which reached here yesterday from
Port Arthur, was sent to the coal
chutes for bunker supply, and will go
to sea. this morning.
Arrived.
Mascara, Br IS. 41S6. Limond, An
tofagasta via st. Lucia, to the Gulf
Transit Co.
City of Madras, Br SIS. so4s. Denton.
to Order.
Sailed.
Br IS Batiscan, Griffith, for Medi-
terranean ports.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19

admission. The program is as fol-
lows:
Piano SoIos-(a) Japanese Dance"
Pennington. Obj Softly Sings the
Brook'-Wenzel-M Mayme Ross
Feager.
Soprano solo, Delight (Luckstone)
Miss Dimple Mcmillan.
Reading, "A Scene from Ingomar"-
Miss Mary NJ. Ashbrook.
Violin solo, "Salut DAmour" Gel
gar)-Miss Dorothy Osgood.
Baritone solo, My Dreams (Tosti)
DR. Chas. r. Mitchell.
Reading, from Dora" (Tennyson)-
Miss Ashbrook.
Piano solo. Rustic of Spring
(Sinding)-Mrs. Chas. R. Mitchell.
Duet, ST Feel Thy Angel Spirit
(Graben- Hoffman) - Miss Mcmillan
and DR.. Mitchell.
Reading, "a Set of Turquoise,
Characters 1.-The Count, The Countess,
The Page''-Miss Ashbrook.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19

melted in one cupful of boiling water
in which the gibIets were cooked.
Basic every thirty minutes until the
turkey is cooked. which will be about
three hours for a ten pound turkey.
While cooking turn frequently that il
may brown evenly
To prepare gravy remove the tur-
key from the pan. pour of the LIQUID,
from which skim the fat: return the
fat to the pan. add two tablespoonfuls
OF -four and stir until well Drowned.
Pour on remaining liquor. to which the
giblets finely chopped have been added.
Cook five minutes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19

The Pensacola School of
Music Special Benefit Con
cert, to cover deficit in
Students Concert Fund, will
be given on Friday, the 18th,
in the San Carlos Auditorium
at 8 o'clock. Tickets, 25
cents, at Reynalds' Music
House.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-19
FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH CONCERT

The entertainment to be given at
the First Christian church. East Gads-
den and San Carlos streets, tonight
promises to be one of the most de-
hghtful of the season. Miss Mary NJ i.
Ashbrook, who is to present three
splendid readings, is considered one
of the most talented dramatic read
ers in the south. She will be assisted
by some of Pensacola's leading music
ians. There will be no charge for