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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13

From the Nashville Democrat
Whether nominated and elected to the
Senate, or failing in this reasonable am
bition. Oscar Underwood will always have
the qualification that comes from general
and generous recognition of his fitness for
the position. The press of the country
has politely deplored his REIMBURSEMENT of
the leadership in the House, both as a
genuine tribute to the qualities of states
manship, exhibited and splendid work ac-
complished, also for the vacancy created,
a fit successor having yet to prove his
worthiness. On these points there is
scarcely a dissenting voice. yet they all
eoncede and commend the natural am
bition which moves him to ask promotion
to the Senate chamber. They express APP
probation for the intensely human desire
to shine in the more elevated arena, TAX
ing rank from the first with the real
leaders of that body.
The home papers have been more than
kind to Underwood At Birmingham,
Montgomery and Mobile they have
hynned his praises in large type, recog-
nized that he has taken station with the
historic leaders of democracy, and as
sumed that it would be the pleasure of
the people of Alabama to send him to the
Senate, thus approximating her former
dignity, force and influence in upper
branch.
At the same time with a three cornered
race, the hero of the Merrimac is liable
to win. Governor ONeal is deeply con-
cerned over this probability. He has told
the Birmingham Age-Herald that: "If
such thing were to happen I would be
tempted to believe that the people of Ala
bama were incapable of self government.
/ would be willing to return to the cofven-
ton plan or boss rule
Tt does not seem to occur to the COVER
nor that his appointment of Clayton, in
the face of the law on the subject and
contrary to the advice of the democrats
In the Senate, is the direct cause of tho
condition which he now so much deplores.
To defeat Underwood would be anything
but q recommendation OF the plan to elect
senator's by popular vote
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
BURNING sEAwEED FOR IODINE

From the London Globe.
During the spring months, whenever
the weather is dry enough to permit of
it, there appear all along the narrow
coastal plain of the Jaederen, Stavan-
GER Norway, what seem to be continu-
Gus lines of bonfires. The peasant farm
ers who are fortunate enough to own
riparian rights are burning large piles
of seaweed.
The American consul for the ditrict
says that farther north, along the
fiords, boatmen cut the seaweed much
as grain would be cut by a scythe, and
on the shores of the Jaederen it grows
luxuriantly, and in spring the root ten
tacles are loosed and the weed Is
washed ashore by the waters. 1t is
spread out like hay to dry, raked to-
gether, and permitted to burn until
there remain only the ashes.
Transportation facilities are taxed to
the limit of their capacity during the
height of the season. The ashes are ex-
ported for the manufacture of iodine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13

forcible. picturesque. striking; some
thing that will arrest their attention
enlist their sympathy. arouse their I'M
agination. convince their reason
awaken their conscience Why should
I accept you at your own estimate?.'1 gu
don't realize the responsibility have IN
this matter. The World isn't like yenr
Times, with its 10000 or $4,000 educated
readers. It's read by, well, say a nil
lion people day, and it's my duty 10
see that they get the truth; but that's
not enough; / have got to put it be-
fore them briefly 50 that they will
read it. clearly so that they will IN
derstand it, forcibly so that they will
appreciate 1t, picturesquely so that they
will remember 1t. and, above all. &C
eurately so that they may be wisely
guided by its light. And you come to
me, and before you have been here a
day you ask me to entrust you with an
important mission which concerns the
integrity of my paper. the conscience
of my readers, the policy of my coun-
try! No, my God, you are too cock
sure of yourself!
The New York World is larger than
most of the other newspapers of the
nation, but in the above Mr.. Pulitzer
succinctly summarized the duties and
responsibilities that confront all the
editors of the United States. Yet the
old idea that just anybody can run
newspaper still persists.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13

country for being the bitterest foes of
the 'interestsg-voted to retain the duty
on lumber. OF course the plain people
use lots of lumber and the duty levied
by the Payne-Aldrich bill made them dig
little deeper in their jeans to pay the
bills, but at the same time 1t was an
excellent chance to strike a blow at the
interests" and the captain struck. He
struck on four separate votes each time
voting with the republicans.
Then the captain would like to build
eight or 10 battleships every year OF
course the interests look upon the pos
.sbility of such thing with II different
kinds of horror. So great Is the Inter
ests' aversion to the government build
ing battleships that they set aside each
year the date that the "big battleship
programme" annually introduced by the
captain is defeated by the democrats. as
national holiday.
OF course the Interests are dead in
love with Underwood. Underwood has
been shaving right along in the interest
of the Interests for all these years
and they think so very much of him thas
when he gently kicks lung out of their
dividend department and passes it down
to the people with the hope that it viii
reduce the cost of living, the interests
proceeds to burst into applause and say
go it Oscar we want you to run for the
Senate and defeat that dreadful person
Hobson who is always doing such hor-
rble things to us
OF course the captain has his own pecu-
liar way of fighting the interests, which
to man up a tree, looks more like he is
Flirting with them than fighting-but
at the same time we know that he is one
of the Interests most implacable enc
mics. for he says so himself. No one
must question the captains motives.
When he makes Goo-Goo-eyes at the in
terests by voting for a duty on lumber
and a big battleship programme. he is
just Kidding" He is trying to put some
thing over on them That's what he's
doing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
A Prosnerous Counfrr

Every now and then We run across pes
simists or read pessimistic interviews in
eastern papers, but a great majority of
the people of this country are optimistic, .
said l.. Il. Henson of Chicago.
Early in the present year these seemed
to have been a great deal of pessimism in
New York, owing to the fact that the
democrats had come into power at Wash
ington, but President Wilson and the
democratic majority in Congress have
been an agreeable surprise to many men
who, like myself, voted the republican
ticket last November
I'VE have had splendid crops and busi-
ness was very good throughout the sum-
mer, and believe we will have decided
activity between now and the holidays.
We have a most prosperous country, and
1t makes me weary to hear men talk in a
pessimistic yein''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
The Conservation of Beef


The constant rise in the price OF
beef has started an earnest inquiry
into the cause in order that knowledge
NAV be gained to effect a remedy. The
packing trust has been severely con-
demned for fixing an arbitrary price
upon its products, and some of the
criticism is we'll justified. The packers
have contended that the scarcity of
beef cattle and the increase in the
consuming power of the country are
the real roots of the condition and
figures show that their arguments
have excellent ground.
January l, 1907, the United States
had an estimated population of ST.
321 900, and the cattle of the country,
exclusive of dairy cows, were esti-
mated at 51,566,0O0. By January 1,
1913, the population of the country
had grown to 80, 100000, and the num-
Der of cattle exclusive of dairy cows
had declined to 36,O30, 900. These fig
ures show very clearly one reason
why the price of beef has so enor-
mously increased.
The day of the unrestricted range
is past never to come again. New cat
tie must be raised upon the farm if
they are raised at all. The south Of
fers an inviting field for this indus
try. The government has taken charge
of the fight to eradicate the fever
tick, and in few years this pest will
have disappeared. Most of the cattle
now in the south is of the scrub va
riety, hard to fatten and tough and
stringy when fattened. But an effort
is being made to improve this native
stock by the introduction of thorough
bred males, and beneficial results al
ready are being shown.
In Texas an authority declares the
west pocket" farmer is now raising
more cattle to the acre than ever be-
fore in the history of the state, and
the prediction is made that there will
be plenty of beef grown when the
grower becomes convinced that he will
get fair share of the price which the
ultimate consumer pays.
Modern agricultural methods have
demonstrated that it is entirely pos
sible for the southern farmer to in
crease greatly the production of his
acres. The time may come when the
planter will concentrate his labor and
his intelligence upon fewer acres, de-
voting those abandoned to cattle. This
will be followed by larger returns
from the land cultivated, and the cat
tie will not only cut down his ferti-
lizer bill, but will help his bank ac-
count.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
THE RULING PASSION


From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The digger had been caught in a net
rect below the surface. He contrived by
feet belo wthe surface. He contrived by
pounding on the boards to attract atten-
ton. The rescuers worked vigorously. An
iron pipe was pushed down to him. He
was fed through it, A large pipe was
inserted and presently vigorous jarring
OF the metal indicated that the man de-
sired to talk.
'Hullo, below there called a rescuer.
He put his ear to the opening.
Suddenly he made silencing gesture
with his hand.
All was quiet.
Suddenly the man started.
What does he say?' clamored 100
voices. (, A
"He has just asked me a question"
Repeat it." they yelled.
whats the scorer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
Throwing bouquets at ones self costs
money.
Better half loaf than a broken down
constitution due to overwork.
A meek man looks like standing invi-
tation, FOR others to sit down on him.
The more woman talks the more anx-
ious her husband is to turn off the gas
Perhaps joy cometh in the morning, but
not to the chap who has made night
of it.
Elderly females claim that the lack of
wrinkles on a womans face shows weak
ness of character.
Perhaps once in 1000 years you may en-
counter man who doesn't think his wife
talks too much.
A girl never accuses the right .young
man of petit larceny when he tries to steal
a kiss. She thinks 1t grand.
When man brings home box of
candy for his wife she inagines he is
concealing a confession he ought to make
and usually she is right.
Nothing jolts a woman more, when she
tells another woman something that has
been told her in confidence, than to learn
that the other woman knows all about it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Fair Decorations and Mu.ie

The street decorations for the fair
has inspired more enthusiasm than u.s.
ual," said an enterprising citizen, "and
the music by the bands on the streets in
the morning hours adds very much to
the spirit of Everybody go to the fair"
Il think it would add very much to
the night attendance If the bands could
play a half hour at one or more promi-
nent downtown corners
Il believe most of the merchants have
lighted fronts at night. but all should
have them for fair week.
Il want to suggest. as a part of the
general programme for impressing visit
ors with this citys growth and enter
prise. that the office buildings be lighted
from the basement to the topmost floors.
1T would give a brilliant effect, not only
at a distance but to thousands promen-
aiding the streets, who never saw a 10
story building all abaze with light. On
my trips in the street cars coming into
the city at night l have been much inn
pressed with the crown of light of the
Brown Marx-the operating quarters of
the Postal Telegraph company"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
MIR. UNDERwoOD's HOME RUN

From the Philadelphia Record.
Mr.. Underwood has made his home run,
and it is likely to land him in the Senate.
He's stronger presidential candidate now
than he was year ago, but he is young
Glass stands an excellent chance of max
ing the next home run, and then Congress
may be allowed to take recess and recu-
perate in anticipation of the regular SEES
sion. In the line OF constructive states-
inanship the democratic party is in fair
way to make a new record. All that the
republican leaders We're capable of was
standing pat. But the country refuses to
stand pat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
A SHATTERED TEST

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The extremely handsome professor OF
nerve restoration was addressing his mat
inee class of society ladies'
Il am about to show you one of my
original tests" he said with a flash of
perfect teeth II produce an artificial
mouse attached to string and draw it
across the floor. You all know 1t is arti-
fetal and are not startled. Yet there may
De little palpitation. Let us see." He
stepped outside and Immediately reap
peared, his hand holding a string to
which mouse was attached. He drew
1t forward. you see how harmless 1t Is.
Look at it for little while' He tossed
down the string and the mouse immed-
lately made a dash for the nearest chair.
In five seconds the room was empty.
The handsome professor looked around
ruefully.
THAT darn kid rung in live one on
me-" he said
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
HOBSON AND THE "INTERESTS''
Isy BILL VINES

W1AsHlNeroN. october l2.-cspe-
w clal.)-It is indeed tough that
so many sinister inter-
ests' are conspiring TO defeat
feat Captain Hobson for the
Senate. 1t would be a terrible blow to
the Interests II the gallant captain
was elected No doubt in the dark and
are sitting up nights planning how they
may bring about the route of the Dragon
smiter. and indulging in some plain and
fancy shudders every time he turns his
Nheavy artillery upon them. and exposes
their evil designs. The i"interests" have
great reason to dread the captain and
view with alarm" the prospects that
he will be continued as a member of the
Congress by being elected to the Senate.
They have a sample of his dreadful work
of destruction of the Interests since
he has been In Congress and they would
much prefer that he retire to private life
mo doubt
So awful has been the captains vicious
attacks ON the interests in the House
that they always breathe sigh of re-
lief when he leaves the city and goes
out lecturing-of course they are breath
Ing signs of relief most of the time, but
at such times as they aren't 'they should
worry" Back in 1909 when the captain
happened to be in Washington on April
and they were voting on the Payne
Aldrich bill, he got in several fine blows
at the Interests" and raised bowls of
anguish from them, that could be heard
all over the country. For instance when
an effort was made by the democrats
to take the duty off lumber which of
course was in favor of the interests
being advocated by Oscar Underwood,
and all the rest of the Alabama delega-
tion-all of them, of course, being in
league with the interests" which are.
now seeking the captains defeat--why
Captain Hobson voted right along with
Hill of Connecticut, and Cannon of Illi-
nois, and Mann and Dalzell and all the
rest of the boys celebrated all over the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13

Several high-class musical attractions
are booked for Birmingham this season,
among them being Maud Powell. who
delighted a Sunday Afternoon audience
here few years ago; PaderewslSi in Feb
ruary and the F'lonzaley quartet in
March. The Flonzaleys gave a concert
in the Sunday afternoon series last sea-
son, and it is safe to say that no cham
Der band ever afforded such pleasure.
The Musical Courier prints long list Of
the Flonzaley bookings.
After their arrival in America no time
will be lost in entering upon the long
tournee booked, opening November Is in
Waterbury, Conn.," says the Courier.
The Flonzaleys will appear in Flushing
November is, Clarksburg, w. Va, No
vember 81; Chicago, November "a; st.
Paul, November Is; Rockford. November
&c, and Indianapolis, November %. The
series of New York concerts, of which
there will be three, will open in Aeolian
hall Monday evening, December !, while
the first of the three Boston concerts will
begin the following Thursday evening.
After an appearance in Cambridge,
Mass, the Flonzaleys will appear in
Brooklyn on December to inaugurate a
series of three concerts under the au-
spices OF the Brooklyn Institute of Arts
and Sciences. Another point where three
concerts are to be given is Philadelphia,
where the series will open December s.
The Chicago series will likewise include
three concerts, and Cincinnati two.
Other points already booked in the early
winter are: Rochester. Syracuse VIII
Jamestown, Dayton, Toledo, Grand Rap
ids, Toronto. Detroit. Cleveland, Buffalo,
Pittsburg, Kanass City. Topeka. Law
renee, Mass: Boston and Washington
Late in February the Flonzaley quar-
tet will go south to fill engagements as
far off as Galveston and Houston. Re-
turning, they will be heard in several
Georgia cities and in Birmingham. In
April the quartet goes to the northwest,
then to southern California, closing it's
tour in San Francisco the second week of
May.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
The American Newspaper

Joseph Pulitzer was one of the most
earnest and interesting characters
America has produced, and the "Rem-
iniscences of Secretary now run.
ming in the Metropolitan magazine
discloses his picturesque personality
in a manner most absorbing. Alleyne
Ireland is the author, and he draws a
sketch of the noted editor that is both
bold and delicate. Mr.. Ireland was one
of the half dozen secretaries who
served Mr.. Pulitzer, and he writes
with knowledge.
The first chapter of Mr.. lreland's
"reminiscences appears in the October
number of the Metropolitan. In it
he tells of his first meeting with Mr..
Pulitzer. He had been led by the edi-
tors agents to believe there was a
vacancy in the secretarial staff. He
was invited to "Arethuse," Mr.. Pulit-
zer's villa on the shore of the Medi-
terranean. Mr.. Pulitzer told him that
he really wanted some one to go to the
Philippines to write of conditions
there and do what he could toward
advancing the independence of the
islands. Mr.. Ireland expressed conf
dence in his capacity to perform the
task required. Mr.. Pulitzer's answer
perhaps is the best illustration ever
given of the American newspaper edi-
tors task:
You are going too fast. You're alto
gether too cocksure of your abilities.
You mustn't think that because you
have written articles for the London
Times you can write for the World.
It's very different matter. The Amer
lean people want something terse.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
Rich coIorings In Rose Gardens

THE roses are blooming. in fragrance and
beauty and 1t is to look upon a picture
of loneliness, to view the gardens full of
rich colors; but touch of sympathetic
sentiment comes that tells us that they
must soon die, for Jack Frost is close
at hand said a lover of nature
The chrysanthemum will soon be here
in all of its gorgeous statelines of bloom,
but alas, there is no fragrance to fill the
air. and inspire the imagination. A little
tiny tea rose this time Of year will fill
room with delicious sweetness that
suggests fields of romantic wandering, IN
the thoughts of Moore SO beautifully ex-
pressed in Lallah Rock.
when I look upon Paul Neyron with
its splendid form and blood red face it
reminds me of Omar Khyyams lines:N
u sometime thing there never blows so
red
The rose as where some buried Caesar
bled. "
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
The Tragedy at Sea

Thousands lined the rails of 10
mighty ocean steamers and gazed
helplessly as scores of fellow human
beings met death on the burning deck
of the Volturno. There is nothing in
the history of the sea more awe-in-
spring. -
The Titanic, with many hundred
still on board, sank into the ocean
during the dark hours of foggy
morning. No help was at hand. The
quick, nervous rattle Of the wireless
beat its anguished message against
the masts of vessels far in the dis
lance. Mighty ships sped frantically
to the rescue, but when they arrived
the waves rolled over the grave of the
victims.
But with the VoHurno, the trag-
edy's setting was more dramatic.
Science summoned aid, but nature
hurled it back. Ten liners were soon
at hand, in ample time to effect the
rescue of those eooped up in the
burning ship. They could do nothing
because of the wild sweep of the bill
lows, and circled helplessly about
while the death cries Of doomed hui
manity pierced the air.
The destruction of the Volturno was
soul-sickening spectacle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
A PEEvIsH PASSENGER
From Pulitzer's Magazine.

FROM EulitZeI > MdS5a
1t was on an east Texas train. The
little coffee pot of an engine, having
wheezed laboriously over serpentine
rails, jolted to a restful stop at no
place in particular. Time passed tedious
ly Some OF the passengers stalked
nervously up and down the aisles,
while others drew their felt hats down
over their eyes and tried to forget 1T.
When half hour had elapsed, the con-
ductor came through.
SAY, FRIEND, said querulous voiced
OLD man, "as near as you can tell,
what's holdin' us?'
Were taking on water was the
explanation.
well, why, don't you get another
teapsoon? That un seems to leak somc-
thing dreadful"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
WHY NOT BREAK PRECEDENTs:

From the New York Herald
Mr. Underwood, as the Herald has had
occasion heretofore to remark, is presi-
Dental size. Which means senatorial
size. and more. If he Is elected MEM
Der of the upper House of Congress, 1t
is a safe prediction that Alabama will
have frequent, indeed constant, reason
for decentralization.
But the Senate is morgue of presi-
Dental aspirations. No great political
party has ever taken as its candidate a
man who was, at the time. member of
that body.
But the republicans took a senator
elect when they nominated Garfield and
there is no good reason why the demo-
Gratis should not "go them one better
and take a real senator for their nominee
in 1916
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-13
The state Fair

1T is hoped that every man and wom-
an of Birmingham will make an effort to
attend the State Fair at least once dur
ing the present week" said a prominent
citizen.
Thursday will be something of half
holiday, I believe and of course great
crowd will pass through the gates on
that day; but those who can spare the
time should go before Thursday The
exhibits and other attractions are GER
tainly worth more than one visit. Moth
ing encourages the management so well
as large gate receipts. According, to
present indications the receipts this year
will make a new high record, and that
will mean even a better fair next year.
But 1 do not well see how this fair
could be Improved upon. have seen
many fairs in the south. but never one
equal to this