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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
VARDAMAN ON SUFFRAGE
By BILL VINES

for what has been accomplished i'll Amer ica than we are to man, said the sen ator galantly. T would rather rely upon her intuition to lead me right-I would rather trust her heart than the ratiocina- tions the painful logical processes of man." Of course when the senator drags in our '.ratiocinations' he's putting it pretty strong, but at the same time we over on Tom Heflin.
 If you give me the influence of the mothers,' said Senator vardaman, some what to the disgust of lot of the old maids in the gallery, q will write the laws of the land. will preserve our in- stitutions in all their pristine vigor a1-i 1 will" the senator here went into some detail about all he would do, if he had said influence, chief among which was ne would amputate the fifteenth amendment and preserve 1t in alcohol entirely sepa- rate from the rest of our institutions.
 Recited the senator:
 They talk to me of womans sphere. As though it had limit.
 There is not place in earth or heaven, There is not a task of mankind given. There is not a blessing or woe. There is not whispered yes or no, There is not a life or death or birth That has a feathers weight Of worth Without a woman in it."
 Having carefully worked them Up to d high state of excitement and appreciation of his eloquence, the senator then pro ceeded to announce that he was ready to vote for the proposed oonstitutional amendment, with Q little proviso, which he had prepared, and which had. just oc- cured to him. He said that he had iig- ured this all out himself and believed it was a good thing. It was very simple and just added line or two to the pro posed amendment. said line or two being as follows:
 But in all other respects the right Of citizens to vote shall De controlled by the state wherein they reside.'
 The senator explained that what these few little lines would do to the fifteenth amendment would be a plenty, and he was perfectly willing for the women to vote, if he by doing so could put crimp into said amendment. Now the women suffragists are trying to figure out whether Senator Vardaman of Mississippi
 is with 'em agin' 'em.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
CRJ ELTY TO PARENTS

From the Chicago Record Herald.
 An English journalist and novelist suggests the organization of a new so- ciety-for the prevention of cruelty to parents. Ours is, as we often read and hear, a humane age. We have societies for the protection and preevntion of a thousand and one things. Yet pressing need seems to have been overlooked.
 Parental authority is almost a thing of the past. Fathers and mothers often wonder whether they have any rights which the youngsters are bound to re- spect Yet there is no society 10 pre- vent cruel and unusual maltreatment of parents.
 The English writer argues at eonsid- erable length that friends of abused parents have no time to lose, for soon there may be nothing left of their moral capital to conserve or protect. But the proposed society would have other than protective functions. It would take the parents themselves in hand and put some starch into them 1t would teach a father to say "No' once and make it tell instead of saying No" a dozen times and getting no results. The society would gently force mothers to stay at home and use common sense instead of attending too many lectures on child development, lectures delivered by persons who have no children them selves and have had nothing to do with children.
 The more the idea is considered the more promising it appears. Which com munity is to hae the honor of starting the first P. C. P society and obtaining legislation to punish for contributing to the weakness or criminal nature of parents who fail in their duty to them selves as well as in their true duty to their offspring?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
BirminSham's Population

"Alabalna's school census will be taken this year and the school popula- ton of Birmingham will indicate clear ly the oitys total population" said local statistician.
 Birmingham growth last year is believed to have been greater even than that of the year before. The school census is taken every two years It is accurately enumerated The work is more thoroughly done than that of the federal census. because the enumera- tion is made by teachers of the public schools who are familiar with the neightorhoods to which they are as- signed Then they are not so hurried as the government enumerators. They have all summer if necessary in which to make the count. The school census ci ia12 indicated a total population in this city of about 152.o0O. As the federal census credited us with 132,6S5 in 1910 there was a gain of 0,00O in two years At that rate we now have about 175,- 900. The school enumeration begins July 1, and is usually completed in August. l believe the figures will show a population of about 1S0,00O to 1S5,- 000 In the 1914 World Almanac Bir- mingham is credited with population of 1S0,o00."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
CLEOPATRA SET THE STYLE

Frank Shelley in National Magazine.
 There appears to be a foundation for the tale of Cleopatra's wager with Mark Antony that at a single meal she would swallow the value of a province, the tale is too well known to need recapitulation here, but the historian Pliny distinctly states that the practice of. dissolving pearls, which imparted a deheious flavor to the wine was known and practiced by the wealthy long before the time of Cleo patra.
 There is. however, a perfectly well au- thenticated tale to match that of Cleo patra, related of Sir Thomas Gresham, the millionaire merchant of Queen Eliz- abeths day, who, In order to shame the Spanish ambassador, who was extolling the riches of his master before Eliza- beth remarked that the Queen had sub- jects who at one meal would expend a sum equal to the daily revenue of the King of Spain and all his grandees put together Soon after this the Spanish ambassador was invited to dine with the English knight, when the latter drew from his pocket a pearl for which he had shortly before refused $75,000, ground | 1t to powder, and drank it to the health of his mistress the Queen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09

VV1ASHINGToN, March s.--(special.) W If there is anything in the
 " world that Senator Varda-
 man of Mississippi believes in, and there are good many things he be- lieves in, one of which is Senator Varda-
 man himself, it is the repeal of the sfif- teenth amendment to the constitution. Senator Vardaman Is plum anxious about that fifteenth amendment, and regards it as a part of the constitution under which freedom and other luxuries abound, if they can be located, which is detrimen- tai and subject to adverse comment. Let
 anyone dare say anything in defense of the fifteenth amendment, in the presence
 of the senator, and he becomes very much peeved and stirred to speech at once, and when the senator is stirred to speech he generally occupies the center of the stage and attracts general attention.
 The other day while the question of an amendment to the constitution providing suffrage for women was under considera- tion, Senator Vardaman reached the con-
 clusion that 1t was about time for him
 to come to ba, and take a few choice
 whaeks at the aforesaid fifteenth amend ment. There have been a good many
 fiowery speakers in Congress who under the proper environments. and with the
 right kind of inspirations, could hand out a line of oratorical stuff of the star spangled banner variety, but none of them falling under our observation have had
 or has, anything on Senator Vardaman. J. Thomas Heflin, when it comes right down paying compliments to the plain people and lambasting the well known corrupt republican party, is recognized the country over as one of the best little lam basters at large. But Tom has something to learn from Senator Vardaman, when it comes to handing the ladies the real and undiluted southern chivalry business clothed in some of the choicest English and some poetry thrown in for good meas ure.
 When the senator from Mississippi took the floor and began casting a few ecom- iums and one thing and another at the feet of the sentler sex, many Of the faithful seekers of the pants and ballot seated
 in the galleries sat right up and took mo-
 tice of the new champion of the cause. T think we are indebted to her more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
On the Verge of Wonderland

It must have been glorious sen- sation to have lived at the time when new geographical discoveries, such as America, were made, and the recent announcement that it is believed all of the land of the earth has been now discovered creates feeling that the days of excitement are gone and that the world is becoming trifle passe. And yet we are standing upon the very verge of astounding and, so far, unrevealed possibilities that the con- struction of the Alaskan railway will present to our hitherto benighted vis- ion.
 It is within the memory of the pres. ent generation what an incubus the very mention of the name of Siberia became. Men shuddered and women even wept at mental picture of the untold horrors of humanity and nature which were supposed to dominate that penal settlement Russia built the Trans-Siberian railway and To, the dark shadowy region of our imagina- tion was transformed into an un- dreamed of Golconda of fabulous wealth, an Already where flower Remmed fields proffered unstinteG herbage for unnumbered herds of Rrazing cattle and only awaited the coming of the blow shear to prove the fertility and prodigal generosity oi her soil. Her forests teemed with for tunes in furs and belts, her rivers swarmed with fish as food for mil lions and her stretches of lumber seemed we'll nigh inexhaustible.
 Such region is an Actuality whil' Alaska is yet potentiality. Science proclaims that the topography ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09

find that although he or she can tango quite excelently in the particular style in which their teacher has taught them. when they enter ballroom they discover that their partners Tango" in an entire ly different manner The reason for this lies in the fact that to certain extent the tango is a law unto itself;and there fore when learning the dance it is ad- vlsabIe to select teacher who follows out some popular and fixed method of iniating pupils into this most fascinating dance craze.
 In my opinion there is only one really sound way of learning the tango; and that is to take lessons from a really good exponent who has also proved herself a good teacher as well as d good dancer, and to afterwards supplement these less ons by private practice at home. It is well. too to go to teacher who under stands the advisability of showing his or her pupils five or six of the most impor- tant figures first. Under this head l would place dD El Corte, the fundament- al movement of the danee-this movement once mastered. the rest is easy; @ El Paseo, which is the peculiar walk with which it is usual to commence; t3) Media Luna; (4) Huite Croisse; (5) The Scissors; and (e) Fl Roueda.
 Perhaps. of all figures the most inn portant and at the same time the most characteristic Is Fl Corte. The enthusiast who has mastered the peculiar time and rhythm of this figure will have practi- cally overcome fifty per cent of the diff iculties of learning the tango as it should be danced. l would emphasize, too, the all-important point of remembering to dance the tango as smoothly as possible, and also as quietly and gracefully as possible. The reason why the tango is frequently danced in a manner which sends a cold shudder up ones back is that, in their enthuamism to show how thoroughly they have mastered the Tango, ballroom dancers forget the value of dancing smoothly and indulge in var ious jerky, jumpy steps which effectually kill the true spirit of "the tango" To dance the tango in jerky manner is as unpardonable an offense as to play a. piece of music marked pianissimo with the loud pedal down.
 At all time I would ask tango dancers to see to it that they are quite sure of their balance, that they are keeping their knees supple and-this is the most inn portant-that they are not holding each other too tightly. Again, at all times the arms should be held loose, and the Tango danced slowly and to the time of the music. Not for a single instant do agree with those who say that the Tango should be danced against the time of the music, although I know not few capable opponents who hold this belief Person. ally, I repeat that experience has taught me that it Is quite an erroneous one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Knoxville Sentinel.
 Those who reverence gray hair always seem to have a jibe ready for the bald head
 The man who can smile when he feels like cussing has the qualities of a winner.
 When a man really deserves favor ex- tended he is liable to accept it with ap- parent reluctance.
 The henpecked man does net always seem to be aware of it; but he generally has a cautious look.
 When you hear girl say that some Sther girl is sweet" it is safe to wager that the other girl is not handsome
 Ability to sing makes some attractive To be able to resist the temptation to warble makes others popular.
 Society rushes where angels fear te tango.
 Truth has been known to crush popu- larity to the earth.
 As rule the bowling mob is content to take it out in bowling. The United States in total gifts to for egn missions leads the world by some IT illions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
Loss by Forest Fires

Statistics are, as rule, exceeding ly dry and dull reading, and yet the world cannot afford to do without them or even refuse to read them. They are to progress and prosperity what the thermometer is to the truck farmer, the steam gauge to the en- gineer and the delicate instrument of register to the scientist.
 Among the overwhelming shower of statistics which the close of the old year and the advent of the new an nually foist upon us those pertaining to the damage in the United States caused by forest fires should not be overlooked. American timber supplies are rapidly diminishing in proportions and the country can ill afford to lose any of it's forests through accident or waste.
 The figures in the statement just issued by Chief Forester Henry S.. Graves, relative to the fire losses in timber during the year 1913 are most gratifying in as much as they are at least 50 per cent under those of the preceding year.
 It is true that the number of fires reported last year number nearly twice those of 1912 as they reach 462O, but the damage done and the cost of fighting them were kept down to the minimum with the result just mentioned.
 The aggregate loss in timber in 1913 was 59,OOO,OOO board feet, but its monetary value was only $82,000. The damage done to young growth and forage was estimated at $110,000, swelling the grand total to $192,000. About IS per cent of this loss was in- cured upon private lands within the forests where 16 per cent of the fires had their origin.
 The unusual number of fires is ac- counted for by the unprecedented cleo tric storms which swept California at the end of long dry seasons. The elec- tric storms were responsible for over 700 fires in that state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
The Rig Wire Mill

While it is right for the govern ment to curb trusts. have never re- garded the United States Steel corpor- ation as a trust, and I have never taken any stock in the policy originating in dissolve that corporation or to make it let go of the Tennessee company" said W. s. Connolly of Philadelphia
 'I am not connected with the steel trade in any shape or form and own no stock In any large oorpoation, but have always read with interest the annual reports of the so-called steel trust and have admired the manage ment on account of it's straightfor- ward methods insofar as publicity is concerned. l suppose that the biggest thing done in Birmingham within the past two or three years has been the building of the great wire mill here am told that this has been done at an expenditure of nearly s4.OOO,OO0. Had the Steel corporation not entered the Birmingham district such a great industry as this would not have been seen here at the present time.
 Birmingham has made vast strides since l last saw it six or seven years ago. It is a remarkably handsome city now. While I am not informed as to the number of small industries here. if nothing else had been done but the ex- pansion of the steel plant at Ensley and the building of the wire mill the progress of this city as an industrial center would have attracted the atten- tion of the whole country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
POLITICAL TERMS

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 In the politics of 40 years ago carpet bagger'' was term as frequently used as Bull Moose is to-day. To St. Clair McKelway, the Brooklyn editor, we owe that expressive but opprobrious name.
 He was a very youny newspaper man when, writing headline for a news art icle describing the departure of Repub- lican office holders who were headed for Federal jobs in the South. he used the words "carpet bag which caught the eye of his chief, Manton Marble who at once had an editorial written around that thought
 Thereafter "Carpet-bagger" meant a Northern Republican who held office in the South during reconstruction days.
 The father of "Copperhead' as a po- litical term is unknown. It originated during the Civil War and was applied to Northern men who opposed the Union cause It Is much the most expressive as well as terrible political epithet ever used in America. Probably the .e-nl goes DECK tO lne COppeT-le}1Q Snakt-
 "Mugwump is mild as milk in com. parison. It was born in 1884 and was first applied in New York to describe the Republicans who bolted the cause ol James c. Blaine to support Grover Cleveland.
 Theodore Roosevelt himself invented Bull Moose when he jubilantly declared he felt like one.
 During and immediately after the Rev. olution Tory" had decidedly strcne flaver. but 1t was tame compared with the blood-reeking epithets which flouris. he'd in Paris during the French Revolu- tion. Macaulay said the English lang. uage had no equivalent for half dozer words which the French applied to those who killed their King and Queen or who | slaughtered other innocents with the guillotine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
Regarding a Musical Festival

"Ricnzi Thomas is row rehearsing d mixed chorus of nearly 200 voices in one Of the most beautiful and stirring oratorios ever written-'Paradise Lost"-music bg Dubois and this great festival work will be ready for performance by May said Oliver ChalifouX.
 The music is wonderfully inspiring. The orchestration is rich in color and the ora torio throughout is original in flavor and treatment.
 "ln order to render Paradise Lost, q high class symphony orchestra will be necessary. It is hoped such an orchestra can be secured for a festival in May
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
From Wall Street Viewpoint

Henry Clews in his Saturday review says in part:
 Generally speaking. the business sit nation is sound and the outlook is for improvement when spring approaches. The declining tendency of money has been checked, and there is the possi- biilty of temporarily firmer rates as the first of April approaches. Bank reserves have fallen from $40,O00, 005 in the first week of February to below S27c00,000 week ago, loans mean while having steadily increased from Sl,S49, 100000 December 13 to $2059.- 754,00o a week ago. The reserves, how ever, will soon be aided by the re- turn of Canadian funds to this mar ket which will serve to compensate for the further outflow of gold to Paris The western credit situation still attracts some attention in view of the> real estate situation out there and the fact that the farmers are in debt more heavily than usual, although not to any embarrassing extent. The crop situation is now matter of in- creased interest and the heavy precip- itation of snow and rain during the winter months should leave the soil in generally good condition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-09
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIALjOF ELIZABETH CHUDLEIGH

On March she was married 10 the duke.
 When Hervey died in September. 1775, he left his property to the duchess, on condition that she remain d widow. Shortly after the dukes death she vis- ited at Italy and during her absence from England, the dukes nephew caused a bill of indictment for bigamS to be drawn up against her.
 Upon her return home the duchess busted herself in taking measures foi her defence. On May 24, 1775. she was brought up for trial in the court of the K'ng's bench before Lord Mansfield. Shd was attended by the Duke of Newcastle and others and entered bail to appear before the peers in parliament
 The trial of the Duchess began on April 15, 1776, on which day the peers went in procession from their house lo Westminster hall, together with the judges, the Garter king of arms, and other attendants on the lord high stew ard, Earl Bathurst.
 In the course of the proceedings, which extended from April 16, to the 22d, the marriage with Hervey the pii eh ot o Shhu, ohu tit ItSiStId'ioh of a marriage in 1759 were clearly proved and a verdict of guilty of big amy was unanimously pronounced by the peers
 As bigamy was d clergyable offense, the dushess might have been burned on the hand, but she claim the privilege of her peerage, which exempted her from corporal punishment, and although the attorney general argued against her claim it was allowed by the peers. The farce then ended in the greatest piece of humor of all--the injunction to the duchess not to commit bigamy d second time. The lord high steward l ended his charge to her as follows; Madame, l must tell you that if you should ever be guilty of a similar of fence, of any crime amounting to fel- ony that no such claim can be again allowed, but that you will thereby in- cur a capital punishment"
 After her trial the duchess hearing that the dukes nepRews were about to proceed against her, left England, and spent the remainder of her life on the continent, but in possession of the wealth left her by the Earl of Bristol Her story is said to have suggested to Thackeray the character of tho Bar ioness Bernstein in "The Virginians"