The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-14


mental processes or his ethical somsr-
saults are imposing upon their gray
matter.
Friends may justify the action of
the former progressive-in-chief by
pointing to the platform adopted by
the republican convention last June.
A few planks were made to read some
what progressive, but the resolutions
as whole were distinctly reactionary.
Moreover no one understands better
that Roosevelt that party platforms
are not to be taken seriously.
If there was any one thing the col
onel had been especially noted for it
was his combative disposition. What
he fought for in 1912 he would fight
for until doomsday-so his ardent
followers thought. Yield to the re-
dictionaries when principle was in
volved? Never! So said his partisans.
But he did yield and he is today "hand
and glove" to all appearances, with
the reactionary leaders.
1t was predicted shortly after the
Hughes campaign opened that the
colonel would carry out the fusion"
programme by making one or two
speeches for the ticket and then sulk.
He has no liking for Mr.. Hughes, but
he has for Mr.. Perkins and certain
others who greatly desire to see re-
dictionary republicanism return to
power, and these have persuaded him
to "come to the rescue"
At this juncture, anyway, it boots
nothing to dwell upon the past as to
talk about the coloneps inconsistency.
The progressive standard bearer of
1912 is now supporting Hughes and
will work for him more than he had
promised. The democrats have good
chance of winning in November, but
victory will come only as a result
of united and determined effort on the
part of the leaders. 1t never pays to
underrate the strength of an enemy.
~ S a result of the we'll organized
IA and earnest campaign being
waged for the school tax amendment
this important measure will be ratl-
fled at the general election in Novem-
Der. But the
Strive to Bring Out friends of edu-
Large State Vote cation n d
strive for an
overwhelming majority. They should
be satisfied, indeed, with nothing less.
The moral effect of big vote on
the movement to remove illiteracy
from Alabama will be far-reaching;
and not only will it be directly felt,
but it will make it all the easier for
counties and districts to avail them
selves of the provisions of the amend
ment.
A month ago many voters-men OF
did not quite understand
this proposed amendment. They
thought that a vote for it would carry
with it a vote for tax levy. The
amendment only authorizes the voters
of counties, and afterwards school
districts, to levy small tax for school
purposes. While most of the progress
sive counties will jump at the oppor-
tunity to improve their schools, others
will wait. Some may never feel the
need of increasing their school reve-
nue..
The amendment proposition is now
understood by the people
of Alabama-by all who endeavor to
keep themselves informed on impor-
tant questions. What is now left for
the campaigners is the task Of getting
out the vote and rolling up vast
majority.
IT HE city beautiful movement,
y starting with clean yards and
flowers and clean streets, which has
accomplished much for social and
esthetic progress in many populous
centers, should
Making Half-Acre never lose inter-
Plot Enchanting est. With COM
paratively little
expenditure of money, every dwelling,
no matter how humble, can be made
attractive to the eye, and where the
owner of the home is possessed OF
artistic taste and patience charming
landscape effects may be produced.
Eight years ago Philip Boileau, the
artist, bought an old house on Long
Island, inside the corporate limits of
Greater New York, and although the
o,roupd on which tho h1i1dinU stood