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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
"sILLY"

From the New York World.
 How can you be so silly?" roared MT. Roosevelt when a facetious Boston pho tographer at the South station in Boston asked him to pose for picture with MT. Taft.
 The stiffness was not so much in the photographers request as in a situation in which the only two living ex-Presidents of the United States refuse to speak to each other either in public or in private. What could be sillier than that?
 Saturday Mr. Roosevelt and MT. Taft were passengers on the train that left New York at o'clock for Boston. They rode in different cars. and each took great pains to be ignorant of the other presence When they left the train they carefully avoided each other, and behaved for all the world like two foolish school girls who had quarreled, each taking her doll and dishes and going home.
 Of all the great feuds in American pol itics, none had fewer elements of dig nity than the quarrel between MT. Roose- welt and MT. Taft. The differences pe- tween Jefferson and Hamilton had their origin in irreconcilable principles of gov ernment Those between Hamilton ana Burr had their origin in irreconcilapie political practices. Jackson could no more have helped hating Clay than he could have helped hating John Marshall ana Nick Riddle. Summers quarrel with Grant was the clash of men who had nothing III common in their attitude toward puphc questions. The Roosevelt-Taft row is cheap and vulgar and is a reproach to American politics. The responsibility of ending it plainly rests upon Mr. Taft, who has mature mind and Is gentleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
Iron Shipments Heavier

While there has been no advance in the price of iron, shipments are reported much heavier and inquiries are said to be increasing. One of the most active firms of iron merchants in Cincinnati has recently become very optimistic. A month or more ago it's weekly trade letter had anything but a cheerful tone; but it is different now. This week the concern referred to says: "There is no question at all but that melters of pig iron are ex- periencing a great change for the better. Three months ago most of them were nearly idle; now they are running full time, and it is not all together due to orders for war ma- terial. Recently one foundry advised us that 80 per cent of their output was intended for belligerents in Eu- rope and that only 20 per cent was for domestic consumption. The orders from abroad continue, but happily home business has greatly increased"
 It may be little while yet before the price schedule of pig metal im- proves, but it is felt that when the upward turn does come the advance will be firm and appreciable. It will not be too much to expect southern iron to be in demand at $11 on No. 2 foundry basis, Birmingham, within
 the next thirty or forty days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

What is believed to be the smallest cor ner in New York is the southeast corner of Haven avenue and 16sth street It measures 1.10 feet along Haven avenue The inside line is one inch shorter. On 169th street the measurement is five inches. This splinter of land was re- gently sold for $50 to a man who owns the adjoining property. It was formed by cutting through Haven avenue II was thought previously that the smallest corner in New York was the southeast corner of New Bowery, Roosevelt and Madison streets. However, the Haven avenue corner is smaller by several inches The New Bowery, Roosevelt and Madison streets corner measures 1.2 feet on Mad ison street. one foot on New Bowery, and IA feet on the rear line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
In the Cotton Helt

'I am about to take a trip through Ala. bama, and I hope to find some improve. ment in the cotton situation" said D. M Dickson. the well known fertilizer sales man.
 '"The farmer now appreciates the ne. cessity of reducing his cotton acreage and turning his attention to general diversi. fication of crops. The recent experience of the cotton farmer will prove of great benefit in the end, and I am glad to sec that the diversitcation campaign is prov. ing so popular.
 "Apropos of cotton, here are some verses entitled, "A Voice From the South, that my friend, c. J. Penrice, of Nash vile has sent me:
 Some folks are always crying,
 About so-called hard times;
 But if they'd keep on trying,
 They'd see between the lines. '' For conditions aren't so rotten,
 Better times are now in store
 Do not hold your cotton
 Sell it, and make room for more. "'Pay your debts as best you can;
 Don't be a hard times knocker;
 Drop pessimism-be a man,
 And an optimistic talker.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
Crowd to Inauguration

The interest in the inauguration cf Governor Henderson will show itself in an enthusiastic crowd which will go from Birmingham on a special train Monday" said militant democrat
 There has been so much of war and political strife that many people will take day off and start the song of progress and prosperity, political peace and good fellowship by going to Mont gomery and hurrahing for the new and vigorous governor.
 "It will not cost much to spend the day in Montgomery--the fare is $225 in clubs-and the train leaves at S o'clock from the Louisville and Nash vile station. Returning from Montgom- cry the special train is scheduled to leave at S:a0 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

fatigue. People who work continually on polished surfaces such as gilders, metal polishers and glass workers experience over brilliantly illuminated by incandes- cent gas and electric lights are apt to injure the eyes, as these lights contain much violet and ultraviolet rays which produce an effect on the eye similar to "snow blindness These rays may also seriously affect the eye.
 Stokers bottle makers, and glass blow CTS. whose eyes are continually exposed to intense heat and light, are very apt to have cataracts and the eye nearest the fire is always the one first affected. An other kind of occupationai eye disease can be found in people who are com pelled to work for hours at a stretch, on work that requires close inspection of small things. Bookkeeping, drawing, watchmaking, sewing and dentistry, all close work, require strain of the muscle of accommodation, even if people have normal eyes. Many people have errors be properly fitted. Even if glasses are property ntteu, there IS Stiil an dccOnrnO- dation strain where the eye is unwisely taxed. This accounts for the headaches, tired and red eyes and nervous exhaus- tion so frequently seen in those who work long and hard at occupations requiring close visual exertion, and where at the same time perhaps the light is poor and badly arranged.
 Shortsightednes is disease aggravated by the close use of the eyes and is found in students, typesetters, etchers and en- gravers, in fact, in any vocation where close and continuous use of the eyes is demanded. The proper adjustment of glasses is essential in such cases; as we'll as health up-building, open-air life, proper lighting and the judicious use of the eyes, for it must be remembered that short sightedness is a progressive disease and sometimes causes blindness. Shortsighted people should endeavor to secure some occupation which does not require the close and continuous use of the eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

The only whaling magazine in existence has suspended publication for lack of patronage. As last resort it's manage ment might have enlisted the services of George Randolph Chester and James Montgomery Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
Such a piece of slaughter the sun anu moon ne'er look'd upon'
 -Pericles.
BEGINNING THE DAY-Redeem

me. a my God, from the sickness or cyuicisrn. Let me see enough peo- uIe and see them closely enough ID believe in them- Take away from me the sop of reflection upon .ne worlds weakness. Give me To nNe a little with the strong among men
 s x~,th tho strong fin men. Put -c,,,. iron in me. Teach me what s,tv means, and God, and life, anu destisy. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

Another sign of the times is the num- Der of men who are getting twice the number of slaves with a safety razor blade that they used to get before dis carding it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

The population of Detroit is estimated to have decreased more than 14,000 last year. Naturally, Detroit makes the an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

It's about time to begin talking about a safe and sane Fourth. the impression prevailing that it's subject that can't be discussed too soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

A Kansas man wants a divorce from his wife because she snores. Women are more patient than men. Hundreds of faithful wives endure the snores of hus- bands who keep the entire neighborhood awake on soft summer nights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

The belligerents have become much more proficient In shooting at aerial craft than they were when the war be- gan. A little more practice and they may be able to score one hit in hundred shots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

Two gentlemen at present visiting Bir- crown prince by talking in his presence The crown prince is more democratic now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

The suffragettes are active at Montgom- cry, where there is no Woodrow Wilson to hand them the icy mitt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

If you happen to hear rumbling noise these days it's the old blind tiger pleas sntly purring at the prospect of coming into his own again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

Cole Blease did the unexpected up to the last moment. His resignation marked the climax of a series of spectacular per. formances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

If this country were at war now, with the prospect of it's lasting all summer, baseball fans would be in despair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

It seems like a. shame to call crmi- ral a moron" and not give him chance to look up the word in the dictionary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

By suffering an earthquake Italy got as much space in the newspapers as If she had entered the European war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
ADRIFT WITH THE TIM-4o
A DISTRESSING CASE.

A DISTRESSING CASE. T passed a man on the street yesterday who was mumbling at every step, Not an- other drop. Not another drop" What do you suppose was the matter with him?" T presume he signed the pledge on New Years Day and had reached the semi delirious stage which usually precedes the act of falling off the water wagon
 A CINCH. general need have no fear. He issues orders from the rear A gallant charge directs by wire, Quite safe beyond the range of fire.
 UNSTEADY
 Some men fall off
 The water cart
 Before it gets decent start.
 Youngstown Telegram Some do not wait
 To weakly fall
 
 At old Nick's call
 -Ashtabula Star. Some men just stand
 And gaze and say,
 "1'l take ride
 Some other day" Gainesville Telegraph- Republican. Some men remark, I'd mount it, but I feel quite sure Twill strike rut.' MORE OR. LESS ACCIDENTAL. 'Dubkins tells me that he can't make a speech at banquet unless he's half full" 'He never gets a chance to make one unless the toastmaster is half full"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

Even lowly rye is beginning to put on airs since wheat approximated $1.5O bushe1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
After Twenty-five Years

"I spent few days in Birmingham in 1890, but had not been here since until stopped over for day on my way to New Orleans" said b. s. Marvin of Co., lumbus, O., as he was catching train yesterday afternoon. T recall this city of 25 years ago as something of a small coal and iron center. There were few, good buildings here, but the town had very immature appearance, as was to be ex- pected of a community established as late as 1871. Well. Birminghams growth has been nothing short of phenomenal. I have been reading about this district, but was not prepared to see such hand somely built-up city as Birmingham is today. With it's population of nearly 200,- GOO now, it should reach the 25O.000 or 900, O,-- 900 mark by the time the next census is taken"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

legal right to make him play for them. We are always glad to have them come and stay as long as they will. but we want to ask of them not to take up all of the time of the lawmakers, but be in 8 hurry and rush through what business they have and give the remainder of the state, at least a little of the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
ALABAMA PRESS

Shelby County Sun: The Birmingham district is holding up remarkably well under the present conditions so far as the iron trade is concerned.
 Mobile Register: The Birmingham Age Herald is specially clever with it's car toons. One of these last week showed Lodge preparing to throw bricks at Pres ident Wilson's Mexican policy, when Uncle Sam puts this question: ''Ain't you one of the fellows that was in the Senate when they fed our boys rotten canned beef?'
 Montgomery Times: The old capitol clock, in the midst of all the political gossip and excitement, actually began to strike at a late hour the other night, and kept it up for some minutes. It is regarded as a favorable omen, and is taken to mean that the incoming adminis- tration is to be a successful one.
 Decaturs Daily: Statewide prohibition may reduce the popularity of Birming- ham and other oasis towns. It certainly will effect the humidity to some eYtept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
A MERcENARY CREATURE.

 He fell in love with her golden voice And shortly they were wed. Alas, 1t lost it's sweetest tones Before six months had sped. And the reason why was simply this: She never called him .'honey' Unless she'd spent her very last cent And stood in need of money. A CONSERVATIVE ESTIMATE. What is that old gentleman doing over there with the map?'' 7 Hes trying to figure out how long it will take the Russians to reach Berlin.'' At their present rate of progress, I should say not less than 1000 years" NOT BY PERFORMING, ANYHOW. Miss Founders is back home again and says she has completed her musical educa- tion.'
 T know she says that, but the trouble is she can't prove it,'
 GOING THE LIMIT. Men don't have monopoly of reckless brayado.
 "No?"
 Dolores says the latest fad in her set is telling each other their correct ages"
 MRS. YOUNGWIFE. She thinks of writing mater,
 Her eyes with tears are wet; That Christmas percolator,
 She cannot work it yet.
 A EUPHEMISM. "Do you believe that every man has his price?' asked the reformer. Certainly not" replied the practical politician, "but I believe most men will listen to reason when it's to their interest fo do eo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
Attracting HOmeseekers

Alabama is attracting more farm settlers than any other state in the south," said Thomas L. Cannon, who represented large capital in the recent purchase of several thousand acres of land in Shelby county.
 'I am familiar with industrial con- ditions here, for I lived in Birmingham some years ago when the district was first being exploited, and have kept in touch with this city ever since. I be- lieve in encouraging immigration for wage working purposes. There are thou sands of foreigners employed by the corporations hereabouts and they have proved satisfactory; but am not much in favor of foreigners for farm set tiers. I certainly do not take any stock in the agitation in favor of bringing Belgians to Alabama with a view to colonizing them on farm lands, for the very reason that they have no money nd would, therefore, not be able to make the proper start. With laborers it is different. The Tennessee company and other corporations can put them to work and these wage earners are at once self-supporting
 What I am doing is bringing home seekers here from the north--home- seekers of farming experience. I am having many inquiries for 40acre farms in Shelby county, and I have good reason to believe that during the present year I will be able to settle many thrifty families within 20-od6 miles of Birmingham. It does not re- quire very much money for man to own one of these farms. He can start with between $500 and 5000 and can make his work pay from the first year."
 MT. Cannon has been a successful newspaper writer and has been con- nected with the Louisville Courier Journal and other large papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16
A PERTINENT QUERY

From the Blocton Enterprise.
 Did anyone in Bibb county vote for Brooks Lawrence for governor?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

MRS. YOUNGwIFE. She thinks of writing mater Her eyes with tears are wet; That Christmas percolator, She cannot work it yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-16

Dolores says the latest fad in her set is telling each other their correct ages"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1915-01-08
quent decrease in the cost Of carrying

qucnt decrease in the cost Of carrying
on business" ''
Dr. Weyi has made an exhaustive
study Of the minimum wpse problem.
the introduction OF the minimum
wage law 10 bound TO have q disas-
trous effect on many individually"
he said. Thousands OF inefficient
employees will be thrown out Of work.
On the other hund, " you raise the
wages Of the Is employees to . new
standard Of % q week. then the In
efficient at - would become efficient
~ ~. An increase In pay means an
increase In food and . decrease In
worry. No girl or woman paid below
what 10 commonly regarded a. the
living waGe 10 capable Of emcicnt
WORK while she 10 worrying over the
problem Of living"
DR.. Weyl added that tho problem
Of Industrial and vocational training,
which has occupied the attention OF
big employers all over the country.
will remain Mt . stnndstiil until "the
bread and butter problem" IN solved
BY legisiation and the enactment OF
Q Minimum Wage law.
The Right Raw. u. J. Mcmahon,
supervisor Of Catholic Charities, said
the state and charitable institutions
now have 10 pay the balance Of the
living expenses Of the great army Of
underpaid women. whose income In
snsufgScicnt 20 meet the necessities Of
life.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1915-01-08

want tho Philippines" he said. "and
would be glad 10 entot a neutraiizs.
lion treaty for their protection on our
withdrawal"
Japan. he said. had vast territory
OF her own undcvcioped. and japan
csc colonization Of the Philippipcr
was highly Improbable. now or In the
distant future. because Of climatic
and economic conditions. lie be
lievcd o. naturalization treaty with
Japan would be sufficient. but that ali
nations might be asked TO Join In II
with advantage. The events Of the
last six months In Europe. he said
made him believe such a, treaty would
be respected.
shuster favored the Administra.
ton bill for q greater measure OF
self government and urged that II
include some DEFINITE promise OF
complete Independence.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1915-01-08
|DMEN W|lLLOSE
|WORKbY Minimum
Mage, SAYEX!PERTS
osthy Law Will Cost jobs of
Thousands of inefficient
Employees.

3z1Ae1sands OF wage-earuers. whose
nefIsssacy keeps them below what 70
$1,000 - the living waee." would
- eoeced out Of employment entirely
IN the Introduction Of minimum
80 legislation In this state. 10 the
1870 q Prof. Edwin seligmamn Of
>ounbsa University ana Dr.. walter
ysyl. editor of The New Repub-
onlled at the hearing Of the State
~ Investigating Commission In
n1unicipal Building to-day.
y lhs discomfort Of Mary y. Dreier
Chairman Robert =. Wagner. the
~ nsmbsrs Of the Commission who
DoarSd. The witnesses particularly
rDsrtsd the contention OF prominent
- nDods men. who testified yester-
~. that . forced minimum wage
JBunl injurs rather than cid many
Uoonea.
An Ct the witnesses except Prof.
01olguan, VINO occupies the chair OF
oooooalics at Columbia. wore positive
- propossd legislation for . mini
d1Dn wage law will pass the Lsgis.
1oouss.
sDvt the result" said Dr. Beiigman.
eD0l make impossible the continued
rnoooymsnt Of the ineficisnt. The
rn6nats result Will be IN increase In
nsssscy In business and the conss-
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1915-01-08
JAPAN MAINTAINS
4 MONROE DOCTRINE

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.-w. Nor
gan shustcr. for cight years an Amer
lean of,ciai In the Philippines before
becoming an international hsurc In
the financial AFFAIRS Of Persia. told the
Senate Philippines Committee to-day
he believed Japan would be clad TO
enter into q treaty with the United
States 10 neutrallse the islands. Mr.
Hhuster could not conceive q any
foreign power attempting the con-
quest Of the Philippines after the
withdrawal Of the United 6tAtes.
There was an unwr1tten Monroe Doc
trins In the Far East. maintained by
Japan. he said. which would make
that nation oppose the entry Of any
other power In the Philippine group.
1T y my opinion Japan does not
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1915-01-08

Same design In
Circassian walnut.
Reg. Price. $500
Sale Price. .$27.50
Chiffonisr Ma
hogany or birdseye
maple, 50 in. wide.
and has four large
lower drawers and
two top drawers.
bevel plate mirror.
size a0xl6; excel
lent finish.
Same design in
Circsssisn walnut.
Reg. Price. $500
Sale Price. .$27.60
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1915-01-08
'ings Range from 300 to 3O%
$4,000 Dressers'
and Chiffoniers
s sess S';s.. $24.5O +.

Dresser - Mahogany or birdseye
maple, wood knobs, size top 30 81;
beyel plate mirror, 24x 80; excellent
finish.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
slitical and diplomatic workings,

3
litical and diplomatic workings. 9
bombastic review Of policies which
he does not sanction, Sometimes
the Colonel Is right, sometimes
he is wrong, always he Is posi-
tive. No doubt the Coloners article
will furnish much food for thought
and discussion.
Whether we should free the Philip
pines, invade Mexico, break with Ger
many, maintain a larger army and
navy, and force our boys to take up
military training, are all moot aues-
tons which will occupy the stage for
some time to come. No one man can
take <up all these things and decide
them for the American people They
must all be worked out sooner or
later, one way or another. And the
people, in the end, shall say how.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20

most part. Americans they will listen
to no rantings Of an agitator in the
pay of foreign potentate, but will
work for the mere Joy Of working and
earning their daily bread. If the
concerns in which these men are
working are the recipients of great
profits because of the augmented SAFE
OF their wares. the men who help ~
put out these. products should De slF
en- some share of the prospeii'''
They must not expect everything ~ ~
they should be given whatever Is Just
As it Is, they are probably sellin =
good wages. better wages than they
would get If they remain OUT on
strike. because then they get noen-
inc. Il il sometimes wiser to work at
small wages than to quit work ana
get no wages That only makes more
work for the American Red Cross,
and no able bodied man. willing to
work. wants to be fed at the ha sli1tc
of charity. Fg II ssls