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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
A Deserved Honor

Capt. Frank s. White was an easy winner in the primary for the vacancy in the United States Senate caused by the death of Joseph F. Johnston the short term, as it is called He was opposed by two popular men.
 Ray Rushton, who was second Tn the race, is a brilliant lawyer, and few of the younger democrats have rendered more valuable service to the party than he. Watt T. Brown, the third candidate for the unexpired term, rose to prominence in the state senate, and is widely known as dem ocrat of sterling traits. But Captain White is a veteran in the councils of the Alabama democracy, as well as veteran of the Confederate army, while as a lawyer and public speaker he ranks among the foremost. He has full equipment for senatorial service, and with sentiment and senior 7ity on his side 1t would have beeR strange had he not come out ahead in the race. The old Confederate vet erans rallied to him almost to man, and the sons of veterans gave him enthusiastic support.
 Being the nominee of the democrat ic party, Captain Whites election in May will be merely a matter of form Alabama has been without junior senator too long already; but the va cant seat will be filled within few weeks. and the state is to be congratu- lated upon having chosen son so able and unselfish as Frank s. White
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
The Modern Man

The old fashioned hero of fiction has been succeeded by a modern type who is very different from his prede- cessor. declares Katherine Fullerton Gerould in the Atlantic Monthly. The novel of yesterday had for it's hero something of swashbuckler. He was the sort of fellow who appealed to the woman of fluttering susceptibilities. And just as the "clinging vine" type of woman has been succeeded by the aggressive woman of the present, so has the redoubtable swordsman and passionate lover been followed by the Humanitarian hero" At least that is the opinion of Katherine Fullerton Gerould.
 Not only has the man of fiction changed, but the man of life has changed He has not become milk sop exactly, but his ways are decid- edly more pacific, which may be the direct result of feminine methods be- coming militant The hero of the mod ern novel "has particular respect for convicts and fallen women" and his favorite author is Tolstoi. He qualities himself for the hand of the heroine by residipg- in the -slums.C He SD al truistic sort of person who would never under any circumstances order "pistols and coffee" His only permit ted weapon is benevolent Legislation" The "inarticulate guardsman' is gone forever" The modern hero can make a speech on any subject and argue, as it were. until the cows come home.
 Our thanks are due Katherine Full lerton Gerould for explaining why it is that so many people fall asleep over the later novels, or throw them into A corner with an exclamation of i'm | patience after reading few tiresome 1 chapters. It would be rather discourag- | ing to think that the man of today in
 real life has changed as much as the
 hero of fiction. It is to be hoped that | he still retains a few of his "medlae' val traits." There are people left who
 admire the ''inarticulate guardsman,
 even if he did have his failings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
LIKE M,LUKE SAYS
the Cincinnati Enouirer,

From the Cincinnati Enquirer old Fate evens things up. I'll bet Edl-
 sons next-door neighbor has a phono- graph
 Some men have so durn little to think
 of that they can remember to wind an eigh- day clock. In some families the children know
 when father has been drinking because he comes home and puts his arm around
 mother and tries to kiss her A woman's idea of a good newspaper is one in which an article describing u new
 way to do up the hair is given two col
 umns and six deck head on the first page.
 Give woman costly lace handker-
 chief and she is willing to cry if you tell her that Christopher Columbus is dead Life is a continuous grab for something
 to eat. something to drink and something to wear. Anyway, the man who would rather he right than be President has a million
 chances to the other fellows one to win
 out.
 A man can fish for eight hours without getting a bite and he can play solitaire for four hours without winning game. But if his wife keeps him waiting for four seconds he wants divorce. , A man is nothing but an overgrown boy. Anyway, he gets whipped just as often when he insists upon having his owr way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Painters From Illinois

For the second time in compara- lively short period has Illinois offered an opportunity for studying the in- fluence of womans direct participa- tion in politics and the features of the recent election In that state are the subject of interested consideration.
 It is estimated that about 70 per cent of the female vote was cast Tues day against liquor" and this resulted in the closing of over thousand sa- looms in 215 towns of the common wealth. On the other hand, the 30 per cent of the womens ballot that was cast for the wet ticket saved the sa- loon in about hundred towns, and at Springfield majority of females voted for the retention of liquor.
 The most salient point of the situa- tion is that Miss Marion Drake, the female candidate, backed by the wom- en and the orderly element of male voters, failed of election over her male opponent Miss Drake was court stenographer and a person of recog- nized ability and that which makes her defeat more disappointing is the fact that the candidate who successfully competed with her was John Coughlin, known as "Bathhouse' John, the most notorious of corrupt politicians in the city of Chicago. The two were run ming for alderman in the First ward and Lighthouse" John was not only elected by a majority of 4000, but re- ceived the greater number of women's S votes.
 Those of Miss Drake's own sex re- fused to support her in her stand for clean conduct in municipal affairs and the result of the election is conclusive fin establishing the fact that a corrupt politician experiences no more diff culty in controlling the female vote than he does in manipulating the male vote. Women are susceptible to in. fluence or they are as yet exceedingly gullible.
 The result of the Illinois election proffered no indication of antagonism to the democratic party and there were no traces of the threatened pun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
MIR. UNDERWOOD WINS

Fro mthe New Orleans Times-Democrat.
 Alabama's vacant senatorship, conceded by his opponent early yesterday, will be cordially approved by most outsiders who have watched the contest First of all, the democratic floor leader had earned promotion by 20 years able service in the House. His qualifications were, unde- nied He had to face attack on a col- lateral issue magnified by his opponent out of all due proportion. He conceived 1t to be his duty as democratic floor lead CT to stick to his work in the House, while his adversary made long and close canvass of the state. And finally. by making a stand against toll exemption peal he had to risk the alienation of the administrations friends in Alabama at d critical stage in the fight. That he should have won by a handsome major ity in these circumstances is a tribute not alone to his own worth and strength; but to the good judgment and common sense of Alabama's voters.
 As a senator, MT. Underwood should give a good account of himself from the be- ginning of his new career. He Knows the game to it's last detail and enters it with the prestige won by his long service and leading place in the House. Whether his reputation will grow with his soua- torial service will have to be seen. He quits the House at precisely the right mo- ment, his reverse in the canal tolls fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Shriners' Hands

'zamora Temple, Ancient Arabic order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Bir- mingham, has a large band-about % pieces-and it is to be feature of the parade in Atlanta in May on the occasion of the imperial meeting" said member. eve are having frequent rehearsais and I believe we will acquit ourselves credita- bly,. We now attempt only parade mu- sic, but in year or two we may be up to playing concert overtures and artistic waltz music
 Tt is getting to be quite the thing for the Shriners in the large cities to main tain fine bands. The crack musical corps at Atlanta will be doubtless the BIO, 0.- eco band coming with the California Shriners. It numbers 120 players 1 am glad it is to stop in Birmingham and give free concert here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

prunes to Germany, which has shown such a phenomenal increase. and our export of wheat to that country has doubled, while improved irrigation in our western states has advanced our exports of barley twentyfold.
 To all this must be added the re- cent report of the American consul at Johannesburg to the effect that the United States has recently caught up with, and outstripped, Germany in sell ing agricultural and mining machinery in South Africa
 Thus it is seen that in many of our manufactures we are able to hold our own even against the pauper labor of Europe. Hence Germanys tears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
puLLMANs FOR WALKER VETERANS

From the Mountain Eagle.
 The old Confederate veterans of Walker county will go to the reunion in Jackson vile in grand style.
 Mrs John B. Long has raised sufficient funds to carry them In sleeping cars, both going and coming. This will assure them of ease and comfort on the trip, and assures them against being crowded.
 The sleeping cars will be placed on a side track at Jacksonville and used for sleeping and resting purposes by the vet erans during their stay in that city.
 Mrs. Long will also carry along negroes to wait on the old veterans during the trip. This thoughtful kindness on the part of Mrs. Long will enable veterans to make the trip who could not otherwise go, as it will prevent them from having to be thrown into jams and crowds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Profit and Truck Farming

There is increasing inquiry for 50 miles of Birmingham" said B. F. Eborn.
 Every now and then I make a sale to some worthy homeseeker from the north and the best of it is that the northern farmers who have bought land and settled hereabouts have been successful as d rule. Truck farming is certainly profitable in Alabama when experience and energy are brought To bear.
 There has been marked increase in the number of truck farmers in the Birmingham district and homeseekers will be coming in larger numbers in the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
ToMoRRow-TRIALo OF cARNoTs ASSASSIN

more than offset by the decisive vote of confidence given him by his own state His success among the elder statesmen depends altogether upon his own judg- ment and the course which he marks out for himself in the new service.
 In his post-election statement the sen ator-elect points to the result as justi- fication of his contention that a mans duty is to stay on his job and attend to business" His refusal to leave his post at Washington, and Alabamas approval of that course, are both good to see. The time may come when the man "who stays on the job" in Congress will be secure against the rivalry of the man who leaves his job to mend his fences, but Mir Un- derwood's pleasant experience in Alabama does not prove that the happy hour is struck. Last year-or was it the year before?-a senator from the far north west occupied the same high ground, re- mained on his job at Washington and conducted his canvass for reelection by mail. He was defeated with neatness and precision. He probably would have been beaten anyway just as Mr. Underwood probably would have been elected if he had rushed home from Washington and conducted a house-to-house canvass while his colleagues were wrestling with the canal tolls question. But the example the latter set by "staynig on the job.'' in happy combination with that provided by the Alabama voters who rewarded him by promotion. is wholesome and ought to be adopted by other aspirants and other states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
THE WEATHER.

We don't know where we're going, But we are on the way, Headed straight for winter With our backs turned on May We don't know where we're going, But we are on the tread. We're going to lynch that weather man And fill him full of lead. We don't know where we're going; We aint never been told: We're singing Gentle Annie'' But, gee whiz, aint it cold.
 OPPORTUNE VERSION. Come in to the garden, Maud, And hear the blizzard sing Among the smiling icicles, Sweet harbingers of spring. Come into the garden, Maud, And bring along your skates, With them we'll while the time away Among the palms and dates. We'll toss the frost from off the vines That shfver to and fro: And it will not be very long Ere June will send us snow
 MUST BE SHOWN. She: T see Miss ouri has two regional banks.''
 He: "Quite appropriate; she wears two stockings. I presume"
 BOREAL VEGETATION. Since weather, plays such cruel jest The garden has it's jokes; My hotbeds turned to an ice chest And I raise arctic-hokes. C U M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
vIRGINIA's SACRED SOIL

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 A cement corporation at Yorktown, Va, is gradually destroying the site upon which the soldiers under Lord Cornwallis surrendered to Washington. Virginia peo- pie should take steps to secure this site and preserve it inviolate. Of course nearly all of Virginia's soil is sacred, since it is all historical The people have got to have little land to build on and on which to cultivate a little tobacco. but York towns famous spot should be preserved in any event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Good Friday

Today is Good Friday and is very generally observed by Roman Catholics, Episcopalians and Lutherans. The ex- changes of the principal cities of the world close.
 church varies somewhat from that of the Latin church. The church year is regulated by certain changes of the moon and the Easter Sunday obtained by astronomical calculations govern all other movable feasts. In the Greek church Good Friday is called Great Fri day and Easter is called Holy Pasch. There Is usually a difference of two weeks between the Latin and Greek Easters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
poys KILL CATAMOuNT
the Dothan Morning News.

From the Dothan Morning News.
 A. G. Stewart and Harry Brown Of Jacksonville killed one of the largest catamounts ever seen in that section while hunting over near West Bay, Fla, last week.
 bear which had been reported in that sec- tion. Their dogs bayed the catamount on the ground at the foot of a large tree. where they shot him. He weighed 50 pounds and measured five feet from tip to tip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF J OHN BUNYAN

nothing more than a short conversation it was regarded as legal conviction, and as such 1t was necessary that pardon should be sued for. His second wife Elizabeth, travelled to London to the House of Peers with petition, but .he only reply was that they could do noth- ing and that the case belonged tc the judges.
 Nothing daunted, Elizabeth went to the judges at the Assizes Sir Matthew Hale and Justice Twisden. From Hale, Eliza beth met with much kindly sympathy and1h he consoled her as we'll as he could but he also was powerless. Twisden had no sympathy for her and told her that her husband had been lawfully convicted but added. will your husband leave off preaching? If he will do so, then I will send for him. Elizabeth then replied My lord, he dares not leave off preach ing as long as he can speak,"
 To this Twisden replied, Poverty is your cloak, for I hear your husband is better maintained by running up ana down approaching than by following his calling"
 From time to time, however, Bunyan must have been released from jail, for in the Bedford church books are records of his preachings in the time when he was supposed to be imprisoned. But his esca- pades were discovered. and with a new jailer he never saw the outside of the prison for seven long years. After this he was released, only to return to his former quarters under arrest for preach ing once more, where he remained for an- other six years. But even .his did not discourage this man with the heart of a lion, for "When the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed inust go to tho mountain" so his co-religionsts came to prison, and at one time there were as many as GO of them incarcerated with him, to whom he preached
 To all persons who were allowed to visit Bunyan he gave spiritual counsel, and although F years of his life were in prison, his time was not wasted; for if at first he had been allowed to go free he would probably have been travelling tinker, whose name would have died with his geenration. But, as it is, the name of Bunyan will be handed down to pos terity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
WASN'T PAYING TO WALK From the Chicago News.

Pat got on the rear end of crowded street car and was obliged to steady him. self against the door.
 Move upf shouted the conductor at every street as more passengers were taken on. Pat moved up a step each time, but at the next stop he got mad and he paid to ride. Do you expect me to walk all the way homer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

"
 w greatest allegory ever written
 W is the preacher and writer, John Bunyan. In 1928 he was born, the son of tinker, and even when young he showed very extraordinary traits. He danced on the village green, played tip-cat, and lis indulgence in profanity was such that 1t is quoted that he was "the most un- godliest fellow for swearing ever seen.''
 Bunyans wife, though very poor, was a woman of good character, and very pious, and through her infuence Bunyan was converted. He was very diligent in his attendance at the church meetings and read the descriptive parts of the Bible thoroughly. In 1852 he joined the non conformist body and by this time he was doing some religious speaking. Two years later his wife, to whom he owed so much, died, and shortly afterward Bunyan was made deacon. He and his speeches were now becoming famous, and he travelled about the midlands of England until when rested. He was indicted at the assizes as being "a highwayman, a Jesuit, and witch," and was charged with having two wives at once, and other accusations equally as groundless and absurd.
 When charged with preaching at a house. not attending church. and abstain ing from hearing divine Service. Bunyan said: "Show me the place in the epistles where the common prayer book is writ ten, or one text of Scripture that com mands me to read it, and I will use it. But yet, notwithstanding, they have mind to use it, they have their liberty but for our parts, we can pray to Gcd without it' He was then sentenced to three mcrths in the county prison, and If then he did rot attend to diviae sew ice. to be banished. Nothing daunted at the sentence. Bunyan bravely replied If you let me out today, I'll preach again tomorrow" This was plainly in de- fance of the law, but every compromise was steadily refused by him.
 At the coronation of Charles II all pris- oners for every offense short of felony were released, but for Bunyan there was no respite. Although no witnesses had been called against him, por had he pleaded to the indictment, his trial being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Regional Banks

''The federal reserve organization con,- mittee has been criticised in some quar- ters for it's distribution of reserve banks, efforts being made to bring about some changes" said a business man who has important connections in several south erns and eastern cities.
 Baltimore seems to be sore because it has to go to Richmond instead of having Richmond come to it, and New Orleans is feeling bitter because it has to go to Atlanta. l was one of those who thought that greater good would have been ac- complished by the banking and currency law if the number of regional banks had been limited to four or five. There should have been district bounded by the lakes on the north, the gulf on the south, the Atlantic coast states on the east, and the Mississippi river on the west Gin cinnati or Louisville would have been the logical banking center of such district. But we have 12 regions, according to law, and the awards of the organization committee will doubtless stand The 1ed- eral reserve board yet to be created will have large powers. It can undo what the organization committee has done; but 1t is safe to say that the distribution of banks will remain unchanged for a time at least.
 The value of a reserve bank to a city is greatly exaggerated in the common mind. The question of district is very important, of course; but 1t makes no lif- ference to the general public as to the reserve center. Two or three boolxkeepers and two or three S75-a-month clerks will be ample to run the federal reserve bank in Atlanta. All this talk about Uncle Sam putting up costly banking house was purely imaginary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
THE RIGHT TO HISS
nm the Chicago Record-Herald.

FTOm C1Ie CIIICdSo 1teCOTu-f1VfHIu-
 The only hissing commonly counten- anced in American theatres is hissing for the villain, and that is itself but one form of applause. The British theatre-going public. which is capable of a stand for free opinion and an open expression of it, has resumed a study of the rights of the spectator to 'hoot, hiss and groan' or otherwise indicate without danger of expulsion. his displeasure at what may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
CONGRATULATEs BIRMINGHAM

From the Danville (Va.) Register.
 We congratulate the Birmingham Age-Herald upon its prompt and cor dial congratulations to Atlanta on be- ing chosen reserve banking center. It was handsome, and proclaims you a good loser, which is a condition more to be desired than to be vain win ner. Birmingham shames the ungra- cious and grumpy Washington press by contrast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

Frederick Weyerhaeuser, who died re- gently, managed to avoid the publicity that most rich men are subjected to, ahd it is not generally known how much he was worth, He was called the Humber king because of his enormous holdings of timber lands At one time his wealth was estimated at $3e0,0O0, GOO, and recently he was said to be worth s5O0,oOo,O00 Some people have estimated his potential wealth at over s1,000,OooO O00, and he was frequent ly referred to as being richer than Rock efeller," although Rockefeller's name has appeared in the newspapers thousands of times, while Weyerhaeuser was compara- lively unknown. He was born in the vil- lage of Neider-Saulheim Germany, and came to this country at the age of IS, bringing his mother and sister. whom he supported. He worked in a brewery while at Erie, Pa and then got a job Tn lumber mill at Rock Island, H., where he piled slabs for $1 a day. Weyer- haeuser and a comrade on the slab pile named Denckman saved their money and bought the mill where they worked From that time their business interests began to grow They bought mills and timber lands wherever they could get such prop erty cheap, and in 40 years the Weyer- haeuser syndicate became what is known as the Humber trust, a vast concern with practically unlimited capital. Weyer- haeuser married the sister of Denckman when he was still getting $1 a day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

ishment to which the refusal of ap- pointment of house committee gave rise.
 The conclusion is that the day when the angel of purity is to sweep the arena of politics has been indefinitely postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

If King Ferdinand of Bulgaria decides to accompany Queen Eleanore on her visit to American, the royal couple will travel strictly incognito," which means they will make as much noise as seven brass bands.