The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16

FAITH gasoline selling for dol
w lar gallon in Italy, JOY rldlng
in that country has doubtless been
considerably curtailed. Fortunately,
the Italians have something else to
think about and are
Motor Fuel Is probably not worry
High in Italy ing over the prohlbl-
tive price of a COM
modify that has become necessity IN
the United States.
Although gasoline is high enough IN
this country to wiring tears from mo-
florists, in a Enthusiastically Amerl-
can manner they brush those tears
away and invest in "gas" as freely as
ever.
Even were gasoline to reach 81
gallon, such is the adaptabillty OF
Americans and the ease with which
they adjust their finances to the needs
of the hour that there would hardly be
one "flivver' less on the highways and
byways. People of wealth would con-
tinue to use gasoline with no regard
for the cost. Less opulent persons, SO
fixed has the motor habit become,
might skimp on clothes and eat less,
or economic in other ways, but they
would still have gasoline, even at 81
a gallon.
VAT HEN the democrats of New
wv York are in disfavor, with lit
tie hope of regaining control of the
state government, which often hap
pens, some man is brought to the
front-discovered so to speak-who
has not only
New York Democrats extraordinary
Rally to Seabury force of char
acter an d
mental equipment for leadership but
who is so sincerely esteemed that the
people quickly rally to him. Such a
man as Judge Seabury, who has been
agreed upon in conference for the
democratic candidate for the govern
orship. The chances are that he will
be Governor Whitman's successor.
Judge Seabury comes of old and
distinguished American stock. He is a
descendant of Bishop Seabury, the
first bishop of the Protestant Episco-
pal church of the United States. His
father was an Episcopal clergyman
and was rector of one of the largest
churches in New York.
1t is an interesting fact that in six
generations from the bishop, Judge
Seabury is the first of the name to
turn from clerical orders and take up
the law.
The Seaburys have always enjoyed
reputation for scholarship as we'll Us
sturdy Americanism. Judge Seabury
is noted for his keen insight into the
motives of men, and with it all he is
a clear thinker and democrat from
deep conviction and an ardent desire
to promote social justice. The people
of his state have known of his ability
for several years-ever since he wa
elected to the New York court of ap
peals. But now that Judge Seabur,
is in line for the governorship, tn
people of the whole country will b
interested in him. Hence this brie
sketch.
Judge Seabury does not pose as
phrase rather he is maste
Of pure English and presents his idea
with rare power of expression, basin,
his style on old models. Some of hi
recent utterances are being quote,
just now with telling effect. Here i
one of them:
Social justice exists where gov
eminent secures to all men and
women equality of opportunity and
leaves them in other respects free
SO that their individual growth may
not be interfered with and that all
may reap the normal consequences
3 of their own conduct. provided that
they do not interfere with the equal
rights of others.
That is the essence Of progress
sive democracy. That is what