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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-11
Continued Prosperity
Making Trade HUM

MNKITH 20-cent cotton and $20-pig
Wv iron, and all the steel plants
rushed with orders, business in this
part of the country is humming as
never before. The new era of pros
perity which set in more than year
ago was almost nationwide early in
1916 and today it is general through
out this broad land.
The confidence of the financial dis
trict of New York was again mani
Tested by the bullish movement of the
stock market yesterday. AS signaliz-
ing the fundamental strength of in
vestment activities several favorites
were in brisk demand at high level
of prices. And at least two stocks
made new high records.
The business outlook for 1917 in
every section of the country is won
derfully roseate. The iron and steel
industry will continue to boom, and
the wage Garner will look back and
recall this period of good times as a
golden period-the most prosperous
era in the annals of industry.
The immediate future is full of
preparation for large development in
the Birmingham district, and as the
holidays approach all optimists will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-11
ADRRSSEF7 WITH THE TIMES
NO FANATIC.

Are you a csyotes OF the screen?'
Certainly"
Then you know all about Charley
Chaplin and Mary Pick"
THE dickens 1 do! The kind Of screen
and mosquitoes"
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SOMETHING IN THE AIR.

Waiting for a carp
NO" replied Mr.. Dubwaite, I'm walt
ing for my wife. She's over there talking
to a neighbor. I may be here for an
hour or MORE
"Why so long?"
when they met the other woman drew
her aside and began, My dear. have you
heard
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-11
AN EXCEPTION.

would you like to see the log cabin
where our greatest citizen was born?'
why yes" answered the visitor. DO
you mean to tell me that this town has
turned out President OF the United
States?'
mo. That's one reason why we are so
proud Of him. He writes books and is
enc of the few log cabin celebrities pro-
duced by this country who has never
entered politics. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-11
East and West Highway

II have received letter from City At
torney ullman advising me that any or
dinances that the city may pass relative
to the east and west highway insofar as
assisting in the construction Of this work
will be valid" said Commissioner Truss.
II am putting forth every effort to
have this east and west highway built
with as much haste as is expedient. The
people in both ends of the city through
which this road will run seem to be en-
thusiastic over the project, and I am of
the opinion we will have little difficulty
in getting the property owners to de-
fray their share Of the expenses.
II have noticed a tendency on the part
of the people to foster any movement for
the betterment of tho city when roads
are mentioned. This shows the conf
dence Of the people in the growth and
development of the city. I hope we will
be able to perfect all plans for the con-
struction of this boulevard as soon as
possible. After the details are arranged,
it will be only matter Of a short while
before the highway will be completed"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-11
FORTUNATE MAN.

II see where Vice President Marshall
quoted Shakespeare in his congratula-
tory message to the President
I'm not surprised at that
mop
THE vice president is one of the Of
fceholders in this country with ample
leisure for cultivating the classics
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ldemocracy's constructive work
wears. The stock market conti1
ting ready for still greater thi
with confidence to four more y
Washington.
The American people believ
seen the democratic administra
That is why Woodrow Wilsc
That is why the American matte
most prosperous years in It's hi
kooda, Muscoda and Wenonah,
daughters of Kooshagi (Red Noun
tain.)
The pageant was staged deliberately.
Indeed no performance on so preten-
tious a scale had ever before been wit
messed here. 1t was a great credit to
those who took part and should be
source of much pride to those who
made its presentation possible.
One Prediction That
Came Quite True
a FEW ardent souls predicted
GA landslide victories for the presi-
Dental ticket of their choice, but calm
and experienced observers have pre-
dicted all along that the election would
be close. 1t looked that way sew
eral weeks ago and as November Z
approached the race seemed neck and
neck. Never in any national election
were there so many close states as
that held Tuesday.
In 1884 Grover Cleveland's cleo
ton turned on one state-New York.
While the democrats carried Connect
cut and New Jersey by small plurali-
ties, yet the returns from those states
came in promptly and no question was
raised as to the accuracy of the count,
but in New York state the democratic
plurality was only 1047. Returns from
certain remote precincts were held
back and Mr.. Cleveland began to sus-
pect that some of the republican man
ayers were planning to give the cleo
toral votes of the state to Mr.. Blame
by fraud.
Eight years before that time Mr..
Tilden had carried New York by a stu
pendous majority and was elected, but
was counted out by the electoral COM
mission made up of eight republicans
and seven democrats. Mr.. Cleveland,
then governor of New York, deter
mined to take his seat in the presi-
dental chair, if he carried New York
by only one vote. It was several days
before the New York tabulation was
completed and the public was kept in
suspense, just as the people have been
kept on the anxious bench this week.
During the trying time of waiting,
however, Mr.. Cleveland issued mani
festos every few hours claiming that
he had won New York, which he
needed to give him the necessary cleo
toral votes and that nobody would be
allowed to snatch victory away from
him. The 1047 plurality for a great
state like New York was desperately
small, but it was enough. Had Mr..
Cleveland remained passive like Mr.
Tilden had done he probably never
would have reached the White House.
In this contest between President
Wilson and Mr.. Hughes there have
been not only number of close states,
but some of the closest had not been
Figured on" as doubtful. 1t was an
election of surprises to both parties,
and all that the prophets can truth
fully say is that they had foretold it
would be close
X u 4
Nnu%soonnne1 Pnnenonw.Icy
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Home Gardens scarce

This fall finds more of the city
lot jewellers without a garden than in
any period within my memory said
c. Hoffer of Huffman. The extreme
dry summer months have made the
turnip bug very energetic and as fast
as a proud possessor of one of these
50x50 gardens succeeded in getting
stand of turnips or other greens the
insect put it out of business Some
have planted as many as three times
and the slight rain of Thursday did
very little good, wetting the ground
scarcely an inch in depth.
"Of all the green family I believe
rape stands all degrees of weather
best. IT'S taste is similar to the col
lard, but has not the large stem
through the leaves. 1t is exceptionally
fine for laying hens.
What turnips 1 planted early and
succeeded in getting well rooted and
the leaves large are still withstand-
ing the insect pest and for these L get
80 cents a dozen punches wholesale
Thus, in line with all other food COM
rlodities, turnips have advanced to 10
cents per bunch, keeping pace with
the high cost of living. This can't be
blamed to warning Europe, but to the
weather man, who has been extreme
" stingy with his moisture"
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IN remains in the White House.
N now looks forward to the four
story.
/ see their hopes realized. Certain it
is that every pessimist will have dis
appeared from this neck of the woods.
Food Destroyed TO
Keep Up Prices
,1MESPITE the high cost of food in
~ this country dairymen are per-
nitted to pour milk into bitches rather
than sell it at reduced price; pota-
toes by the carload were dumped into
the Illinois river at Peoria to keep up
the price, and in New York fruit and
vegetables are frequently thrown into
the harbor when the market is con-
gested.
The New York World says: eff it is
crime to manipulate prices by cor
nering a commodity, it ought to be
equally crime to cause scarcity by
destroying food" Unfortunately,
while the federal government has
power to prevent commodities being
"cornered," it cannot prevent the wan
ton destruction of food at time when
the cost Of living has almost reached
a prohibitive figure.
Persons whose selfishness and greed
prompt them to perform acts of this
kind should be made to feel the weight
of public Indignation, even if the law
cannot reach them.
4 i:
If the Martans had their glasses
turned on this particular part of the
earths surface Thursday night they may
have seen The Age-Heralds triumphant
searchlight sweeping the skies.
n
The fact that ,Saptain koenig OCCASION
ally inserts a profane word in his nara
tive of the Deutschland's adventures
doesn't necessarily mean that he is not a
church going man.
The political complexion of this coun-
try has changed so remarkably that
henceforth Wall street is going to say
please" when it wants anything done at
Washington.
There's no use worrying about the suf-
fragists any more Those dear creatures
are not going to wreck any family al
tars by voting for the wrong candidate.
Mr.. Hughes needed all his fortitude dur
ing the trying days when his fate hung
in the balance but Mr.. Wilcox seems
to have had fortitude enough for both.
X n
1t may be true as critic says that
there are actresses successfully "vam-
piring' on the screen who couldn't play
a lady's maid on the stage.
- 4:
Maybe Tammany wishes it had shown
a little more enthusiasm for the Pres
ident. There might have been sop
thrown to the tiger.
Detroiters who used to boast of the
''wetness' of their town will have to sing
a different tune, now that Michigan has
gone dry.
If the Germans are driving Belgian men
into slavery. the Poles had better think
| twice before kissing the hand of the
| Kaiser.
| The silence at oyster Bay is so oppres-
! sive that celebrated faunal naturalist
! may be planning another exploration
! trip
| There are not enough asylums in this
| country to hold all the lunatics who
| make freak election BETS IT'S pity.
| 1t appears that Mrs. Gait knew how
| to pick out. a winner sometime in advance
| of the election.
1t is not believed that old Irv. Cobb
lost his excess weight while campaigning
| for Wilson.
Peace and prosperity turned the trick
along with He kept us out of war;.
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Enrolment Large

81 am glad to be back in Birmingham
again. said Judge A. S. VandeGraaff
of Tuscaloosa, who is stopping at the
Burt hotel. Judge VandeGraaff has been
holding a special session of the circuit
court here for the purpose of passing on
the tax valuation cases that have been
appealed. LAS usual, Birmingham seems
to be progressing in its accustomed man
ner.
Il leave for Tuscaloosa tomorrow but
will hold court here again next week.
As for Tuscaloosa, 1t is thriving. The
university has the largest enrolment this
year in the history of the institution.
Dr. Denny has been very active in pro-
noting the interests Of the state univer-
sity."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-11

My ears are stOpp'd and cannot near
good news,
So much of bad already hath pass'd
them. Two Gentlemen of Verona.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-11
Grain Inspection

THE grain inspection act is one OF the
greatest measures ever passed for the
grain Dealers" said C. A. Russell fed
eral grain examiner, who was in the city
yesterday giving examinations for grain
examiners. Every inspector has to be
up in the business now. He must hold
government license before he can become
an examiner Therefore, he must be quail
fled and stand the examination before
he can get those, license.
THE act simply means that grain for
interstate shipment must be examined
and passed upon by an uninterested ex-
pert. Such complications as have fire.
quently occurred in the examination or
grain by persons to whose interest 1t
would be not to take all the necessary
precautions will not occur under this
law No man in any way connected with
grain firm, or having interest in this
line can qualify for an inspectorship."
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see their hopes realized. Certain it
is that every pessimist will have dis
appeared from this neck of the woods.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-09
WORK PROGRESSES
ON OLD CAPITOL
STEEL WORK PLACED IN POSI-
TloN AND EXCAVATIONS FOR
PILLARS BEING MADE.
SCARCITY OF LABOR SERIOUS
Scarcity Of Labor, But Pushing
the Reconstruction With All
Possible Speed.

JACKSON.
A visit to the old capitol just at this
time Is decidedly interesting, now that
the work being done is progressing
rapidly. The superintendent has al
ready gotten the heavy steel beams
and joists up to the third floor, while
the lighter steel for the roof framing
is also being placed.
When 1t is considered that this
heavy work in structural steel Is all
being done with unskilled convict la
Dor, and the supply of this labor Is de-
cidedly below the requirements, 1t is
realized that the men in charge are
making commendable Roadway
Another force of workers is engaged
in making excavations and setting con-
crete foundations beneath the circular
area in the middle-eastern end Of the
building. This Is to support pillars
which are to be constructed with a
view to turning this part of the re-
constructed building into what is to
be stair hall. This stair hall will oc-
cupy the place once used for the SUI
preme court room and the state library.
The building superintendent is COM
planning of the scarcity of the labor
supply, as he has now only about two
dozen men engaged in construction de-
ails. While there are some thirty
odd men on the work, quiet squad is
always needed for hauling, standing
guard, and other necessary details.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-09
KNOCKOUT FOR Mr.. BROWN
His Better HaIf's Story of Experience
With Lottery Certainly Not
FIattering to Him.

Mrs. Brown has q special horror of
lotteries, and at all times and places
she embraces every opportunity of
holding forth with vehemence concern
ing this pet abominatiOn. Her indig-
nation will therefore be imagined
when, one evening, her worthy spouse
came home and proudly announced
that he had joined goose club. For
something like an hour she poured the
Walls of wrath on her unfortunate hus-
bands head, while he endeavored
meekly to bear it all.
At last the warmth of the attack
proved quite too much for the long-en.
during John, and he decided that the
time had come for him to fire up in re-
turn.
II suppose, my DEAR" said he, en-
deavoring to be sarcastic, "you were
never in lottery, were your"
But, alas for the speaker! Mrs.
Brown turned upon him with wither-
ing scorn.
"Once, John, and only once" said
she. They say, as you know, that
marriage is lottery. Well, went in
for that, and 1 myself won goose!"-
London Tit-Bits.
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Surprised Dinner Party.

In recently published boow Sir
Henry Lucy has charming story of
the late Canon Anger. The canon
was very fond of children, and set out
one night to attend party given "by
children for children"
"Don't announce me-" he said to the
servant
Leaving his coat and hat downstairs,
he quietly opened the drawing-r0om
door, where the buzz of voices an
nounced the presence Of company.
Dropping on his hands and knees he
entered, making strange noises distinct
Iy resembling the neighing of horse.
Aware of dead silence, he looked up,
and found the guests assembled for an
eight-o'clock dinner regarding him
with disgust not unmixed with alarm.
The children's party was next door.
~-Youth's Companion.
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Incorriuihle EIirt.

A newly married couple have just
moved into bungalow In what the
real estate people call ga new develop
ment" near New York. The benevolent
land company runs an electric car from
the property to the railway station,
This car, which (like the bonneville
trolley meets all trains, is manned, as
usual, by a conductor and a motor
man, both of whom are naturally on
very friendly terms with the patrons.
The other day the brides mother came
to visit her. She noticed that her
daughter often waved a greeting to-
ward the electric car as it passed the
house. "Why, Gladys" said the old
lady, "do you know all the conductors
on this line eady?'-Exchange.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-09
Educated Rooster.

"Spizzerinktum" is an old name
even for a rooster, but this rooster is
no ordinary fowl. The bird comes
from a strain of Barred Plymouth
Rocks, was Matched last May and
weighs six pounds. He Is owned by
e. e. Bennett of Hartford City, who
refuses to part with his prize-winner
at any prices. Judges at various fairs
where he has been shown. have told
the owner that he is most promising
bird, and this is borne out by the fact
that 500 has been offered for him.
"Spizzerinktum" is also an educated
fowl. One of his chief delights Is rid
ing the seat of a specially constructed
wagon and holding the reins over eight
boys who act as steeds for him. He
drove this team in the centennial pa
rade at Hartford City.-Indianapolis
News.
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Confirmed SUSPICION.

Uncle Nose was one of those omnis-
cient persons who always refuse to ac-
knowledge either establishment or ig-
norance. When the circus and the
sideshow came to town and the pres
tidigitator called for someone to go up
on the stage, Nose was pushed for
ward. Presently the magician was TAX
ing various wonderful articles out Of
Noses garments. Lastly, he extracted
pair of white rabbits from Noses
bushy wool.
Weren't you surprised at the rab-
bits, Mose?" asked his master, after
ward.
"No, sah," Nose answered. "Fact Is,
sab, I'd been suspecting' dey's some
rabbits up there TO some time"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-09
Too Much of a Strain.

1t was little Marthas bedtime, and
she was being tucked in, but she was
inclined to delay the process by some
thing she had to tell her mother. Sew
eral times she attempted to tell her
mother, but each time was told to close
her eyes and mouth tight and go to
sleep. Finally in desperation, "But,
motheroI want to tell you"
'No, dear. 1t is time for you to go
to sleep. You can tell me in the morn
ing"
"But, mother, I just can't hold it in
my mouth all night"
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She countered Neatly.

Three young chaps were eating in
the dining room at one of Pittsburgh's
pleasure parks, and incidentally were
trying to flirt with the pretty waitress.
After devOuring everything in sight
they decided to have some ice cream
and cake.
"What kind will you have? DEVILS
food. plain or nut cakes?" asked the
waitress.
"Give me devils food" said two of
them, and the other asked for walnut
cake.
1.-TWO devils and one NUT" cried the
bright young girl.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-09
Virtuous Youth.

Congratulations, my boy" said the
attorney, ''you have inherited nice
little fortune"
"Yes," assented the fortunate youth.
81 suppose you will pay lot Of your
debts now?"
II had thought of it, but concluded
to make no change in my manner of
living. I don't want to be accused of
vulgar display"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-09
HIGH COST OF LIVING

This Is serious matter with house
keepers as food prices are constantly
going up. TO overcome this, cut out
the high priced meat dishes and serve
your family more SINNERS Macaronl
and Spaghetti, the cheapest, most de-
licious and most nutritious Of all foods.
Write the Skinner Mfg. Co., Omaha,
Nebr., for beautiful cook book, telling
how to prepare 1t in hundred different
ways. It's free to every woman.-Adv.
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Chip Off the Old Block.

"There goes millionaire who brags
about his son to everybody who will
listen"
Evidently the young fellow is not
like the average heir to great wealth"
"No, indeed. The old gentleman
was trimmed In the stock market last
week and when he discovered that his
own son had turned the trick he was
the proudest man in the United
States"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-09

DR.. Walter S. feathers, dean of the
medical department of the University
Of Mississippi, recently delivered an in
structive lecture before the student
body. The subject of his discourse was
Health and It's Relation to University
Life" He gave the students hygienic
instruction as to personal habits, say
patients contract the germ In early
life and are stricken later on account
of careless personal habits.
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Eormalities DISCOURAGED.

"Pofiteness is always desirable"
at used to be. But now when you
say please you are simply wasting
the telephone operators time.'
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Pertinent Inquiry.

'See, my dear, what beautiful green
dresses the trees have In summer!"
"And. ma, in winter do they pack the
beautiful green dresses In their
trunkS?"
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PROMPT RELIEF

can be found in cases of Colds, Coughs,
LaGrippe and Headaches by using
Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Does not
affect the head or stomach. Buy your
winters supply now. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-09
Tax Rate Stands.

Members of the committe appoint
ed by the board of supervisors have
returned to Meridian, where they went
to protest against certain tax In
creases made by the state tax COM
mission. They say they appeared be-
fore the commission, were received
courteously, but that they were given
to understand that the commission
would cndeavor' to force collections
on the assessments that had been
made.
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Wise Younqster.

Little Dick-What are you cutting
out of that paper?
Little Johnny-Something I don't
want mamma to see.
"What Is it?"
"It's an article that says wooden
slippers are coming into fashion"
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Easv instruction,

what are munificent people, popT
"Why, they're the ones who are
making munitions, son."