The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-09

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ne Alabama farmer. It will be
fast progressive, John M. Parker, il
his expressions of wrath about hi;
former idol.
Roosevelt might have known that
he would have difficulty in delivering
the progressive vote. Now he sees
what an uphill business it is. The ole
guard cannot we'll conceal its dis.
appointment.
@ ONE sticklers for impartial jus.
~ tice may criticize Magistrate
Luyster of Glen Cove, L. l., for his
decision in the case of Gail Kane, q
beautiful moving picture actress
charged with speeding. The New York
code calls for fine of $40 for the
first offense, but when the defendant
pleaded guilty the court dismissed her,
declaring that
Judge Overcome she was "too
by Feminine Beauty pretty to be
fined" The JUS
tice added, however, "The first homely
woman that comes before me for a like
offense will have to suffer"
The men that crowded the little
courtroom cheered approval of the
magistrates disposal Of the charge
against Miss Kane, but Luyster's un-
gallant state of mind toward women
less fair to look upon than the speed
ing actress is to be regretted.
The psychological effect of feminine
beauty on the male sex is not difficult
to understand, but after Miss Kane
was SO tenderly dealt with, simply be-
cause OF her pretty face and comely
inquire, sociologists should rise in pro-
test the first time this Long Island
Judge Furnishes gentle speeder lack.
ing in good looks.
French officers do not stand nm th.,r
oisnlty as much as British officers do.
PROBABLY another reason why, man for
man. the French officers are miles .he.d
Of the British.
Inc nodlers' convention in BIRMINGHAM
was great success. although none of
the musicians showed any liking for NJ
irving Berlin's syncopated tunes.
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Inc bold Rumanians dropped a fortress
rather early in the game, but thew vii,
nave chance to fatten their batting
average before the war Is over.
Commissioner Weatherly talks like q
man who is tired of holding office. There
are plenty of patriotic citizens willing to
relieve him of his burdens.
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Stephen Phillips, one Of the most rs
nous of the latter-day poets, left ar
estate Of less than $25 That establishe,
his claim to immortality.
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The guardsmen didn't get a chance tc
do any fighting, but they will come ba OK
from the border with keen appreciat ton
of home comforts
Tho walters Of Birmingham who went
on strike failed to interrupt the STEADY
flow Of ham and" from the kitchen tc
the consumer.
DR.. Aked's congregation refused to take
him back. even at reduced salary. He,
convinced now that professional pacif1sn
doesn't pay
The state prohibitionists have adopted
the white rose as their emblem. Tn,
iuiH pioeSoH Is not, strictly speaking
flower.
War correspondents write about shell.
exploding near them in casual, matter.
of-fact way that impresses the palpita tinl
reader.
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The reign Of the pestiferous house II,
is about over. He wears a sickly lool
and a mere child can swat him.
Tom Marshall is reported to be chains
at the bit. he's so anxious to get into tn,
presidential campaign.
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The Teuts sold Krupp guns to the Ru
manians, which will now be used to per
forate the Teuts.
1t remains to be seen whether Henri,
Ford or the Chicago Tribune can hire tn,
better lawyers.
The Kaiser still leans on the Lord NOR
than the occasion seems to warrant
sPOILs HIS DISPOSITION