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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
THAT UPDIKE YARN
pm the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 A large part of the population of Chicago, and certain proportion of those from other cities, are following the revealments of the police in the Updike case. It is, in the parlance of the newspaper man, a good story.
 What a good story is troubles a cer- tain though small number of academic persons all over the world. The in terest manifested in the Updike case is incomprehensible to them. The fate of the nation does not hang in the bal ance. There can be no international con- sequences. The social life of the nation will not be changed by the incident It is simply a good story.
 It is a good story because it con- forms to the canons of fiction. Much as the intellectuals may jeer, its interest lies in the fact that it may be cast in an art form. It initiates, at least, with phenomenal accuracy what fiction writers do when they try to be melo- dramatic. It contains in short every device. every element known to rip roaring melodrama.
 It starts with an attempted murder, frustrated of all things by dicta- graph. There was the element of the changed will, of the hard hearted father. Cabaret life and a secret mar riage, not to be bettered in any Penny Dreadful, comes next In the daily in stallments. There are interesting minor deails like the padded ladder the dis guises, and the elaborate alibi. And then there was the deeper psychological in- terest, revealed in the best detective manner, of the boy who was not quite right in his head, how he was worked upon by a brother Cat least such is the delightful speculation the case leads one into), who was in turn worked upon by a cabaret singer, who was beyond that worked upon by commercial interest an unknown interest-an unknown vil- lain As if this were not enough, the participants of this detective story have dragged in the old and ever interest ing device of the substituted and spuri- ous baby, lively and capable of acting his part.
 And people like it because it con- tains all these things. It is on that account a good story. It conforms to the recognized, and if you like canned, regulations of art. It has not only the motives which one recognizes from fic- tion, but all of them Oscar Wilde ap- parently was right. Here is nature im1- tating humbly and subserviently the de- vices of art That is why we are in- terested in the Updike case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
DICKENS A POOR PROPHET

Few people would live in Washington, I take it, who were not oblgte. to reside there: and the tides of emigration and speculation, those rapid and regardless currents, are little likely to flow at any time toward such dull and sluggish water"
 Those who know Washington, where the tides of emigration and speculation, those rapid and regardless currents, have carried nearly a half million people, great industrial interests and where the vast designs of its protector" have been so closely followed, will rejoice that, at least, the great character painter was a poor prophet.
 No doubt the Washington of 1S42 ot fered little encouragement for the pre- diction that it would be the city it is to- day. But that MT. Dickens offered pre- diction at all, shows that he had little faith in the ultimate development of great country in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
Republicans Accept Roosevelt

T happened to meet ex-Senator A. J. Hopkins of Illinois on a recent trip to Montgomery and travelled with him on my return to Birmingham" said Jo- seph B. Johnson.
 "As Senator Hopkins was standpat republican in the last presidential cam palgn l was wondering what his atti- tude would be toward Roosevelt re- garding the nomination. When l asked he did not hesitate to say that the republican convention would nominate the bull moose. He seemed to think that was the only thing for his party to do. It has been taken for granted for sometime that the republicans and progressives would unite on Roosevelt, but there was nothing like hearing a confirmation of the plan from a re- publican of Senator Hopkins promi- nence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
Judge Mitchell T. Porter

Although Judge Mitchell T. Porter had led quiet life since retiring from the bench, nearly 20 years ago, he was familiar figure along the city's crowded ways until his strength began to fail, and his death yesterday at the age of 91 will be sincerely mourned. Having lived in Jefferson county from infancy he was known to all the old inhabitants, and no citizen was ever more esteemed for those traits of character that consti- ute the true gentleman than he. Admitted to the bar in 1850 he gained early recognition as an able lawyer and his reputation as coun- sellor and advocate gradually ex- tended throughout the state.
 In 1861 he was among the first to offer his services to the Confeder- acy. Entering the army as captain of Company c, in the Twentieth Ala bama, he acquitted himself with gal lantry on the field of battle and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
 After the war he resumed the prac- tice of his profession, and in 1884 was appointed by Governor Edward A. O'Neal judge of probate of this county, and in 1886 and again in 1892 was elected to that office by the people. With honor untarnished Judge Porter left the bench and spent the remainder of his years in we'll earned retirement from the stress and strain of public life. As the head of large family Judge Por ter was an exemplar of the domestic virtues, and his gracious hospitality made his home distinctly typical of the old south.
 Next to those dearest to him by ties of blood Judge Porter loved his friends. Until seized with his fatal illness he manifested keen interest in the current events, not only of Ala bama and the city, but of the world. He never lost touch with humanity and extreme age little dimmed his in- tellect. Old acquaintances delighted in his reminiscent discourse, and he in their comradeship. Few men were happier in anecdote or reader in lively narrative. After he had reached the age of four-score and ten his vivid recollections of the stirring past was still remarked by those around him. This generation will not soon look upon Judge Porter's like again.
 Blessed be his memory!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Many are the weapons women mas been forced to use in her warfare With her ancient enemy, man. They have been as varied as the individual antagonists, but some have been used so frequently and found so effective as to have become in a measure standardized. And the great est of these is tears. Equally potent to drag from friend husband the price of new hat or to make him go to church, successful alike with wayward son or recreant lover, they have been known at
 times to make gallant of rough boy toward his kid sister. And now they
 have conquered Cyclone" Davis, who, as his name implies. might be considered pretty hard to conquer.
 'Cyclone" be it known, is congress-
 man from Texas, who came to Washing ton bearing all the outward attributes of
 the traditional scorn of the effete things of civilization that marked the Lone Star empire before it went in for the commission plan and the single tax When the gentleman from the range | country first breezed in on the floor of | the House of Representatives it was seen | that he was of the soil, to the manner born, and all that Long, lean, rangy rough and ready; he der1ded the silly | conventionalities; particularly was the | "biled" shirt and starched collar ana thema His only neck adornment right along was a gray woolen munler He
 had sworn solemn oath while cam paigning among the farmers of his state 1 that he would never wear collar or neck tie Coliarless, he could be statesman even as was another, sockless. But alas | for the plans of men. Cyclone showed
 up in the House the other day with hall his VOW broken--he had on linen collai and a calico shirt. The tie may follow But let Cyclone" tell it himself: Ever since I came to Washington mJ wife wept daily because 1 was dubbed
 the 'Collarless Congressman This morn ing when I had finished dressing witt my muffler buttoned in place she began to cry I inquired the reason and sh' explained to me. I purchased a colla and a shirt. l don't know what my con
 stituents will say, but anyhow I an going to keep peace in the family. Thi is the first collar I have worn in nor 'than 20 years
 The power of woman's tears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
The Cost of Preparedness

q find a growing sentiment in the west in favor of national preparedness, but many people who approve the ad- ministration's programme hesitate when the cost is referred to-" said A. L. Shirley of Chicago. But as Minor ity Leader Mann put it in his speech in the House of Representative few days ago, Better spend millions now than billions later on.'
 T believe that President Wilson on his speech making tour will be able to convince the public that it would be false economy to postpone the work of strengthening the national defense along the line he is urging"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

The bureau of animal industry of the department of agriculture has brought
 out the fact that dogs often seriously
 menace the health of community by carrying disease germs. This information was acquired in a study made primarily for the purpose of determining what part is played by dogs in spreading disease
 among domestic stock. It is said that if
 it were not for the dog, many parasitic
 pests that afflict mankind would be exter-
 minated. The dogs stomach is declared
 to be a sort of maleficent laboratory
 where the nuclei of parasites develop in
 form harmful to man. The affectionate
 nature of the dog and the close compan-
 ionship he enjoys with his master make
 him particularly dangerous as a spreader of disease, scientists say. By merely lick ing a persons hand he may transmit the
 germ or parasite of some deadly malady
 It is stated that dogs may not only trans init rabies to man, but such diseases as the bubonic plague through fleas and spotted fever through ticks. The bureau of animal industry advocates the destruc- tion of stray and ownerless dogs, and those whose owners won't take proper care of them. It is highly desirable that all dogs be restrained and kept clean. 1 The careful enforcement of laws relating to dogs has banished rabies from the British Isles, Sweden, Norway and other countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

of men ordinarily engrossed in worka- day occupations and of giving them military instruction on how to be a soldier.
 Whatever be the fate of the ad- ministration preparedness pro- gramme, it is reasonable to think that numbers year by year, and eventually form body of citizen soldiery equal in size to the National Guard of today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
Augmented Orchestra at Club

Music by a small orchestra led by F. A. Davidson is popular feature of the Southern club cafe during the luncheon hour, but on Sunday evening from to 3 the orchestra will be augmented to Il or 12 men.
 have arranged a programme that Will please all classes of diners" said MT. Davidson. Ut will be bright and not heavy, though thoroughly good when ar tistically considered I find that the majority of people who frequent fash ionable cafes demand music of a much higher order than was the case few years ago. The musical standard has cer- tainly been raised"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
A Long War

Ut looks as if the European war would last we'll into next year." said John H. Payne of New York
 "A few months ago it seemed to have been the prevailing opinion in business circles that peace negotia- tions would begin not later than this spring, but no one thinks that way now. England and the other entente powers are determined, if possible, to whip Germany, and the Teutops arc just as determined to keep on fight ing. I believe that when the war does end. probably in 1917, it will be by ex- haustion on both sides"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
HOTEL LOBBIES
Savannah Prospering

Savannah is growing and prosper ing generally" said Herbert E. steiner, who returned recently from visit to that city.
 q was in Savannah about three years ago and since that time there has been very marked improvement. great deal of building is in progress now and nearly every commercial interest is &C., tive. Savannah is a fine old city and is more popular than ever with northern tourists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
AN UNPLEASANT PLACE

From the Memphis Commercial-AppeaL
 Accounts of the execution of the Dur ans to Juarez do not make pleasant read ing" says a correspondent. Nope; and there was no joke in the story of the as- of the Americans at Santa Ysabel, and the killing of Americans by the Duran cattle thieves Fact is. very few things that come out of Mexico make "pleaSant' reading
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
SOONER OR LATER.

Whenever hear man boasting that he understands women I give him mental kick" said Twobble. That's too much effort" replied Cad son. q merely disengage my mind from what he's saying. In the natural course of events he'll get what's coming to him, anyhow"
 LIFES ROUTINE.
 Up with the morning,
 Toiling all day,
 Still keeping busy,
 Cheerful and gay.
 Time goes a-nynS,
 Soon the day ends,
 Then to the movies
 All the world wends.
 NO, INDEED. Suppose Cinderella had worn common sense shoes. What would have happened then?'
 You overlook very important point" "well?"
 'The story of Cinderella and the prince is not a common sense narratve.' FATHERS SORRY HE SPOKE. My son. said the aggrieved parent, q can't imagine why it costs you so much to get through college" Neither can I, dad" Now, when I was in college never had to draw on my father for emergency funds.''
 Well, dad, I hate to disappoint you, but Pm not in your class. You made reputation as a poker player that can never hope to eaual.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

BEGINNING THE DAH-Loru' wbat wait I for. Why stand | nero idle, questioning, finding fnultf hoh- der ebbs and flows the battie' Son- der is panic. to turn, yonoer are wounds to stanch, wonder wats tns world for word from "oo' sen" me. In Christ's name. H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
QUITE. LIKELY

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
 London hears President Wilson plans an important step. Owing to the waning interest in tango We assume that this is a reference to international affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

Georgia reports a candidate for Con- gress who weighs over 300 pounds. It is to be hoped that he's running on a rein forced concrete platform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

ests of the south as a whole will be conserved. The wealth of Alabama alone will be increased by millions of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

John Masefied is being given such hattering reception in this country that other bards who have not "arrived' yet arc encouraged to keep on starving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

King Constantine's health may be inn proving, but there is no reason to think his temper is any better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

The Dutch don't put on much style. Instead of having a highly complicated complaint with name a yard long, Queen Wilhelmina is down with the humps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

Livingston, Ala. heatedly denies that it was the scene of a lynching. That's right, Livingston. There are better ways to acquire publicity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
RATHER INDIFFERENT.

You, of course, subscribe to the theory that it is human to err and divine to for give?"
 "Oh, yes, replied the man in motor togs, "but when I began driving a car I discovered that the people you bump into don't seem to care hang about whether they show themselves possessed of divine attributes or not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

What has become of the old-fas shioned congressman who was satisfied to fur nish his constituents garden seeds in stead of munition plants?" asks the Pittsburg Dispatch. He's in Washington now fighting President Wilson's pro- gramme of preparedness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

King Ferdinand is not the only person in the world who hopes the war will end this year, nor the only one who is liable to be disappointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

The Birmingham citizen who doesn't pay any taxes ought to be willing to do- nate B a year to the public schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

A magazine writer says the allies owe 8 great deal to Russia in the present war That ought to make Russia willing to take another licking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

By the way. what became of the Ar menians who were not murdered by the Turks, 'as a measure of sarety?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

At any rate, the world war seems to have put the old-fashioned SOD squad out of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
THE KINDLY SORT

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 No man charged with murder need hang himself out of fear of Missouri jurors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

It is reasonable to suppose that Villa has enough men to protect him, else he wouldn't be so easy in his mind as to get married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

If Mr. Bryan had benaved himself he might now be in the confidence or Coiohei House
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

While European statesmen are playing politics fewer lives are lost in battle but such tactics merely prolong the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
LIFE-JoHN BULL NUMBER

Life is out with a John Bull number. being a tribute to old England. It is British to the core
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
A DIVERSION.

All along the life road
 Weary hearts are met, Weighted down with petty cares,
 Sorrow and regret; Hard it is to win a smile
 From the plodding throng, Yet, methinks they're thankful, too, For a bit of song
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

Porter Charlton is back in the United States again. While unavoidably de- tained in Italy he became 8 pretty fair scholar,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
POWER OF woMANs' TEARS

Now's the time for William of Wied to put in a claim for the throne Of Sefvla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

Troy Messenger: A French submarine has topredoed the Sultan's private yacht My, how dreadful! It is to be hoped that
 no harem members were on board. ! Gadsden Journal: A St. Louis woman,
 suing for divorce, says her husband
 washed his feet in the dishpan Wonder | if it ever occurred to her to buy two dish- l pans?
 l Mobile Item: Dothan is soon to have city election. There are already four candidates for the mayoralty and 2l citl- zens willing to serve their constituents as members of the council, from whom five are to be chosen. It is a safe bet that there will be at least 19 disappointed men in the interesting little city down in southeast Alabama.
 Opelika News: It will be mistake on their part of the farmers of the south in any great numbers abandon diversified ton and return to large cotton acreage this year. They should all keep in mind the fact that a small cotton crop costs less money to grow and market and brings more money when it is marketed than large one.
 Selma Times: A judge in New Jersey sent man to jail because he refused to quite chewing tobacco in the courtroom. Down here in Gods country the right to chew tobacco in the courtroom has never been challenged, and very little embargo is placed on the promiscuous distribu- ton of the juice when said chewing is under way. We demand our rights. The chewer is not required to keep the result of his chewing to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
THE INsTALLMENT PLAN.

"Is Dubwaite still figuring on buying a motor car?" "No"
 "He decided not to invest in car, then?"
 "Oh, he bought a car, all right, but the man who sold it to him is doing the figuring now''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
LIMITED FIELD.

LIMITED FIELD. Well, we'll I see we've had another wedding in gilded circles" Such pity this word-war is still go- ing on!'
 What do you mean?" ''There really isn't any place for very, very rich couples to go on honeymoon except Honolulu"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

l. D. Griffis and w. D. Brumbeloe are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age Herald Ill lts clr- eulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

No communication will be puoLlshea without its authors name. Aelecteo manuscript will not be returned un- 1ass stau1ps are enclosed tor that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28
ALABAMA PRESS

Troy Messenger: A French submarine has topredoed the Sultsn's private yacht. My, how dreadfull It is to be hoped that no harem members were on board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-28

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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-27
TnE CANARY ISLANDS.
In Ancient Days They Were Thought
TO Form the Real Heaven.

You know. Of course, that the Canary
islands are northwest of Africa and
that they belong to Spain. You may
happen TO remember, too, that three
very interesting things have been Civ
en- to the world by that group Of is
lands-Canary wine, the Canary dance
and the lovely little yellow song bird
that has place In so many homes. To
be sure, they are the Canary islands,
because that Is where canary birds
come from.
But hold! The horse Is behind the
cart. The birds got their name from
the place Of their nativity, and the
group OF islands took its name from
the largest and most important mem
Der, Gran Canaria island. Curiously
enough, the name means big dog In
stead Of little bird"
There was a time when these islands
were OF far more interest and impor-
lance than they are now, a time when
they called forth a special government
edict. 1t was the senate Of Carthage
that passed law forbidding the citi-
Gems to make those islands the objec-
tive point Of their summer vacation.
From time immemorial the world
had believed that somewhere beyond
the pillars OF Hercules there was a
group Of islands 80 beautiful. SO replete
with everything TO make men and wo-
men happy, that they constituted the
real heaven. They were called rs
thaginian feet returned from it's first
expedition to the Canary islands there
was danger that all the population OF
Carthage would emigrate TO that realm
Of song birds and tempered sunshine;
hence the edict.-St. Louis Globe Dem
ocrat.