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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

istence north of Mason and Dixon's line. Parker's defeat was even more over whelming than Creeley's; but eight years later the Roosevelt instruction within the republican party gave to Wilson all but handful of states, and in 1916 Will sons popular plurality over Hughes, who had the united republican support, was more than 500,00o.
 A party that has survived slavery and secession and free silver and populism and Bryanism is likely to have strong of vitality. Wiping the democratic party out of existence in the past has always been the prelude to new lease of po- litcal life, and there is no reason to believe the present election will prove an exception to the rule.
 On the. contrary, the democratic party has never lost an election in which it had less to regret. By the irony of fate it has been beaten when it was right, and that
 is defeat that any party can stand, no matter how sweeping the defeat may be. There is nothing for which it need apologize. It's principles are principles i that are certain of vindication, and it's policies were never sounder than they are today. Its organization is weak and much of it's state leadership is discred- ited, but great parties survive because of principles and policies, not because of bosses and machines.
 The democratic party may be tempo rarily bankrupt in majorities, but it is not bankrupt in assets It has had record of achievement during the last eight years that is without parallel in American history. The country will have an infinitely higher opinion of that record after it has had four years of experience under the reactionary leadership of the republican party as that party is now constituted. It will have a better under standing of the issues of this campaign after it has seen the actual results of the republican return to "nor-nalcy."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
.onn,Nc BEAVER
Splendid Year for
 Three Great Industries

4 YEAR of stability and fair profit AA realization in the leading indus tries of the Birmingham district was ended November 1.
 In the early months of 1919 the iron and steel trades alike were stag nant. We blew out many blast fur naces and by May had reached the lowest point of production in years. Reaction began with the turn of the half year, and by November of last year iron and steel mills, pipe shops and all the smelters, converters and fabricators of the two metals had be- gun operating at high speed.
 This speed has been maintained during the entire F months just ended. Coal has kept pace with the iron and steel interests. The three basic industries of the district have been prosperous. Coal operators have had their troubles, but the year as a whole has been good, both in point of production and in the prices obtained for their output.
 While here and there the tide has receded, the momentum of the past 12 months keeps industry we'll bal anced. A little slackening of speed is all the better preparation for the next forward stride. The accumulated resources piled up during the 12 months have added much to the wealth of the district and made pos- sible the continuous expansion and undermining of plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
RETURN OF THE CROOKS

Karl K. Kitchen. in the Cleveland Plain
 Dealer. F
 lMNEW YoRK.-The crooks, coSeys, ex- ENl convicts, hashers-in fact, all the
 rowing sons of man who have fin fshed their summer seasons around the ccuntry-are back in town. For with the first approach of cool weather-the strays. as they are called-beat it back to little, old New York In the winter time these wanderers do not stray far from their New York haunts-they flock together like the proverbial birds of feather in the cheap hotels and lodging houses to 'hibernate" until the sap flows again.
 Any cool evening in the last week if you had walked into the lobby or reading room of the Mills Hotel No. 1-that great hotel for the unfortunate-for those who have been up and come down, for those who have never been anywhere else than dnwn-you must have seen the familars of the place gathered in little knots of three or four, yarnng, planning, regret ting, yearning. As soon as the cold weather approaches in the fall they be- gin to drop in, singly and in groups They come by blind baggage and by Pullman They came in funds and in distress. Every year few fail to show and the rest wonder. Has death or prison caught them in the course of the last summer? Have they grown too old to ride the blind longer? Have they been tempted to win- ter somewhere else? The last seems inn probable. The hotel is home to them It is the nearest approach to hearth and family that waits them in this world The men they know, the associations their hazardous lives--have constructed for them are centered in this place, about these lounging fioaters, about these very chairs. Something very real has kept them away.
 Those who have come in settle down for the winter. They do such odd jobs as present themselves about the great city-legitinate jobs and others They smoke and listen to adventure tales. The young fellows, just breaking into the life, hang on the words of the veterans The honest country boy trying his first whirl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
 N LTHOUGH the late Theodore
 M\ Roosevelt took the Oxford Book 4A of English verse with him on his South American expedition. it is the tes- tmony of his son Kermit, who writes of that trip in the Metropolitan Magazine. that his father did not greatly care for that anthology. His criticism was directed mainly against the selections from Amer ican poets in the volume.
 The scope of the volume being what IS claimed for it by it's editor, Sir A. T. Quiiler-Couch, who asserts in his preface that his search had extended whereso- ever the muse has followed the English tongue, the criticism seems well founded. The volume contains one selection from Bret Harte, one from William Dean How els. one from Longfellow, one from Whittier, three from Poe. two from Whit
 r,an and two from Emty son. This is slender ss to poets and slendercr as 10
 poetry. Thers must slways be differ ences of opinion es to tho quality or rep |resentative nature of a poots worS.
 Perhaps it IS not possible or not the business of an anthologist to settle such
 points. Still. most American readers
 would agree probably that My Lost Youth" is not fully representative of Longfellow. nor "yesta" of Whittier. We should not be inclined to list either Harte or Howells among American poets to the exclusion of Holmes. Lowell or Bryant. The Oxford book contains other disap- pointments, not national in character. Swinburne is. represented by the always recurring chorus From Atlanta "Hert- ba." Ave atque yale' and 'Itylus'-aii of which are better known by their lines ttan their titles. But the tender beauty of "A Match"-"If You Were April 8 Lady"--will not be found. nor the Swim burnian wonders of 'sGarden of Pros erpine. or sDolores.'' Swinburn set himself tasks in the way of stiff rhymes as difficult as any Browning loved to ac- complish; the most marvellous examples of these are not found In the selections from either. It is scant justice to Brown ing to include verse like
 Thus the Mayne giideth
 Where my love abideth,
 and leave out My Last Duchess" Matthew Arnold fares no better. 'The Fcrsaken Norman" and 'The Scholar tGipsy.,' which editors never seem able to
 get awfy from; arc present but Dover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
From the New York World. , EEOTNlIIE astounding majority won by
 the republican ticket has prac-

From the New York World.
 |ER6T1HE astounding majority won by
 the republican ticket has prac-
 tically wiped the democratic party out of existence everywhere north of Mason and Dixon's line," says the Globe
 The democratic party has been prac- tically wiped out of existence so many times during the last 60 years that an- other obliteration can hardly be more than an interesting incident in it's career
 The democratic party was practically wiped out of existence in 1860 by the slav- cry issue. which divided the party and elected Lincoln President; but in 1864, in spite of the stupendous folly of it's Cop perhead leadership, it boiled more votes in the north than Douglas received throughout the whole country in 1860, and Lincoln's popular plurality over McClel- Ian was less than his popular plurality over Douglas. Four years later Seymour boiled 50 per cent more votes against Grant than Mcclellan boiled in 1864
 Again, in 1872, after the Greeley trag- edy, the democratic party was practically wiped out of existence, but it carried the House of Representatives in 1874, and it lost the presidency in 1876 only through republican theft. Tilden's popular vote exceeded Hayes by 2sO,oOO The party was defeated in 1880 because it failed to keep faith with Tilden, but Hancocks popular vote fell only 1000 below Garfields, and for the next three presidential elections it had a plurality of the popular vote, having twice elected Cleveland to the presidency.
 In 1896 the popular reaction against the Cleveland administration was so great that the democratic national convention was captured by the forces of free silver. and populism, and in 1904, when the party attempted to return to sanity, the Bryan element refused to support the ticket with the result that the democratic party was again practically wiped out of ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
A SAFE QUESTION

From the Life of Benjamin Disraeli.
 "Disraeli used to say that although he was always forgetting their faces and never remembered their names, he had no difficulty in being pleasant to his followers in the House of Com mons. When I meet somebody in the lobby whom I don't know from Adam and see that he expects me to know who he is, I take him warmly by the hand, look straight into his eyes and say, And how is the old complaint?" l have never known It to fail :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
poLJTICAY EopCC.S Srs

From the Worcester Telegram.
 The next President of the United States will be considered fat-head or worse by at least 40 per cent of the population.
 The next Congress will be accused of ignorance. greed and extravaganza. now that what we need is business administration.
 Ninety per cent of the prediction promises of candidates will not be full filled. but then most of the voters won't remember what they are. any way.
 Taxes will continue high.
 Talk will continue cheap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
A COMMON CoMPLAINr
,m the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
 Physicians explain of a boy criminal in Philadelphia that he has "too much ego in his cosmos" But if this is cause for crime. the best part of the popula- tion of any city would have to be jailed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
Those Good Old Days

There is something woven into the human disposition that causes us to forget the unpleasant things of the past and remember only the good said Hale Robinson yesterday. Men today who are making a dollar an hour are in- clined to sit around and talk about how cheap dry goods and groceries used to be back in the good old days They seem to forget that they are now re- ceiving about four times as much pay as they did back in those days, when things were cheap.
 Those so-called good old days, when common labor received one dollar per day and men walked the streets look ing for employment at that price may again be reality when the money con- trol is again given over to Wall street."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
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DON'T MIND THE DAMpNEsS From the Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
 That wet cellar is now arecom- mendation for a place of residence shows how times have changed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
old-Fashioned Dances

The dance at the Southern club Tuesday night, when the election re- turnsf were flashed, was one of the prettiest I ever saw said Dan Dimick. 'We had at least TOO people present and most of the old fashioned dances were featured.
 One of the interesting features was ticipating were married folk and very few members of the younger set en- joyed this dance. It was truly grand success and l would like to see more like it at the club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
Danger From Lighters

Cigar lighters are dangerous when turned too high" said J. G. Jones' 'I noticed two young ladies go into drug store recently and one stopped by the cigar counter while the other bought some article. It happened that the cigar lighter was burning and had been turned rather high.S The hat of the girl standing near had feathers on it and they caught fire. She immediately snatched the hat off and threw it out in the middle of the floor, where the blaze was extinguished.
 However, the feathers were all burned and she will have to have new ones put on it or buy a new hat as result of the accident. Had the blaze caught on her hair just think what terrible thing might have resulted from that blaze"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
Americans Must Unite
 for the Country's Good

6NHE democratic party should ac- U cept its defeat with a good grace. The time has come for, all patriotic Americans to forget politics and work together for their country's welfare.
 The difficult problem which will confront the Harding administration can best be solved by spirit of give and take. Political sabotage would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
Welcome to the Junior
 Chamber of Commerce

71HE Junior Chamber of Commerce
 will assume permanent form this week.
 There is plenty for these young men to do. We have not given them the chance they deserve. Youth should have its own forums, it's own debates, its own community legisla- lures.
 It was happy idea on General Manager Bunn's part. The Young Mems Christian association, the Ep- worth league, the Christian Endeavor society and the Baptist Young Peoples union were created to get the good out of young people by associating them with one another in laudable effort.
 The young men of the community are the future captains of industry. There is no more reason why they should not be trained for that work than there is for not training them in the Young Mems Christian associa- tion and other, organizations intended for their moral growth and better ment.
 These young fellows have strong arms and legs and willing hearts. They have spontaneity and initiative. They are needed in the community scheme for the part they can do quite as much as older men.
 The Junior Chamber of Commerce will be cordially welcomed into service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
To Make Friends

'The Birmingham Automobile club ifs nov receiving members almost as fast as it is possible to enroll them," said J. P. Dobbins yesterday. Former ly we had to go out in the highways and hedges and urge men to join our club, but soon we may have to adopt the waiting list plan if applications keep coming in as they have for the past month.
 Last Friday night 150s new mem bers were elected to receive the bene- fits of this club. Letters are continual ly coming in asking if it is still pos stble to join. We are going to push the membership drive along for a few weeks more and expect equally good
 results.
 "The free service on Sunday has given the club quite boost. for when you help a man who is in trouble you make a friend. and that is the policy of the club, to make friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08
Decline of Prices

No doubt, there are great many who would like to know if thesprice of moonshine will be cut whea the pre- oicted general decline of prices comes,' said J. T. Hamilton yesterday Ut is not likely that it will as long as the city. county, state and government off, f:cials are as active as they have been around Birmingham for the past few months.
 "Of course. the loss of few gallons of whisky is not material, but when a, high priced automobile is taken by the officers. it requires the sale of sew eral gallons of corn to offset the loss. Then the chances the bootlegger takes on his liberty are worth something to him. So. all in all. do not see much hope for reduction In the price of liquor and, in my opinion, the boot logger might be called everything else except a prOfiteer'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08

some ot the young men who write foot ball news continue to refer to the T1niver- sity of Alabama eleven as the thin red ine''' In view of the way in which those husky warriors are bowling over their opponents, it might be well to drop the thin"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-08


 But the thought of not keeping faith with Frank gave me nerve enough to do anything. I saw perfect stranger con- ing down Spring street in his car. and standing in front of him I waved him down. He anticipated my request by sav~ ing. I'm not going to town" True you may not think you are, but brother, listen to me one minute" He did and as l poured out my tale of woe l saw 9 smile begin on his face, and I knew he was a good sport and had heart, for he said: Jump in and I'll get you there, don't you worry, I could have hugged him. Now comes the joker in this true story, for arriving just in time to make it. I found that 1t was marked up an hour late,
 I hadn't had bite of breakfast. had dressed hurriedly. had tclephoned to The Age-Herald that I was leaving town for a couple of days; but was happy, for I had demonstrated the fact that had made a fight to keep from disappoint- ing my good friend. Frank Derby. and the ladies of York. and so here l am in mx native element, for in few minutes I'm to speak to the business men at 2 luncheon at the New York hotel. and to- night will play auctioneer. It's great game I'm engaged in and like it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16
FOR SALE GONDOLA CARS

so.ooo pounds capacity. straight bottom. center dunn. suitable for coal. ore or gravel: immediate in spection on delivery Birmingham Wire. phone or white P. R. Plumb. Room sss. rutwiler hotel. Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16

wanted-Boys, 16 years old or over. with bicycles. to deliver packages. 4oS x. goth st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16

plete with boilers and engine: 20 ---.5 ard guage log cars with s.-rncn wheels: l 32ton Brooks locomotive. standard gauge: 10 head of mules; S-wheei wagons; 4-wheei wagons: go-devil carts, complete machine shop: several motor cars; can ship promptly. Big Sandy Lumber Co <fIulL Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16

GENERAL OFFICE MAN--Wanted, young man capable of handling detailed office work in office of coal and iron company. For further information call to see us. The Commercial Exchange, 1109 Empire Bldg. (Oct. 1, 40123 Elm o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16

young ProsTesss resPons, ra knowledge of credits, income reports cor respondence and retail merchandise. who loves office system, and eff ciency, that is not red tape; he must be able to handle the public affably' and time cooperating with other departments and employees
 be to make this a model office, as it is equipped with every up-to-date convent ings, clean business and central location; also unlimited future to the right man, If interested and you think you have the qualities, coupled with high character, and willing to shoulder responsibility and authority, please write a letter in your own way, which will be treated personal interview can be arranged; please write all about yourself. giving past ex- making a change, addressing Ivan E. Al len Pres, Fielder Allen Company. P. o. Box 1712. Atlanta. Ga.
 WANTED--Coal mine contractors; machin- ists, soc; coal loaders. s5, hours; auto mechanics; guards, s5 board; blacksmith; brick masons; warehouse man; electric holster man; miner contract small mine; white boy apprentices; delivery boys; table boys; middle-aged white woman take charge lunch stand; lady stenographers; typists; male stenographer; lady cashiers; $15 week; wrapper girls, $9 week; wood planer men; shuttle block cutters; time keeper; shoe salesman; advertising sales man; speciality SaleSman; cookSi porterSi hotel maids; dishwashers; bright colored girls. $9 week, leave city, waitresses; lunch counter girls; hall men; colored truck driver; auto mechanic helper; others. Producers Agency, 121 1-2 N. 21st. WANTED-Several men to carry newspaper route; must have horse and rig; good chance for a hustler to make nannaN AnnlM tn Circl1latinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16

PAY ROLL MAN-Wanted, for position now open. experienced young man for pay roll work must be accurate, write good hand and furnish good references. This work is with one of the best cor porations in the district and merit will be rewarded. Fine opportunity for ca pabe party. The Commercial Exchange, 1109 Empire Bldg. (Oct. l, 401-2-3 Elm pre Bldg) Open evenings until 2 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16
MERCHANDISE

ART1CLEs FOR sALk za MATERIALr-we offer you cheap; can furnish any quantity of the following: Framing, all sizes; ship lap sheeting. flooring; novelty siding; com plete windows, doors, screen windows. doors; wall board heavy gravel roofing. Can supply all material short notice. Come write, wire Aviation Salvage Co.,, Taylor Field, Pike Road. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16
EMPLOYMENT E HELP WANTED-MALE x

BOYS
 BOYS
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-16
VALLEY FARM

14o acres, two miles station, 6 miles Springvilie; good road and in best
 community; 80 acres cultivation, nice and smooth: large 1-room dwelling. tenant houses large barn. big orchard. watered by fine springs and wells, freestone wa ter; in mile of graded school; half cash win buy this; it's bargain in something good. Sid L. Beason with Jno. B. Ried < Co.,. SIS N 2oth St.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-26
LIVE STOCK LOSS NOT
 DUE ID GOLDEN ROD.

That losses in livestock charged to rayiess goldenrod which grows abun- dantiy on the ranges in the southern part of the state are due tO other causes. is the opinion of Prof ]. J.. Thornhcr of the University of Arizona. According Co word received yesterday hy Dr. R. J. Hight. state veterinarian, Che botnnlet at tho stato university, after repeated experiments. found the animal was in better condition than before placed on the diet.
 After feeding horse an equivalent Of 600 to 500 pounds of fresh material, which represents about 200 pounds of dried material. the animal lost only five pounds and seemed really in much bet ter physical condition than at the be- ginning of the experiment." writes Professor Thornber. "He had shed his hair and was slick and shiny His muscles also were hard and he was very lively. Along with this goldenrod we fod barely enough alfalfa hay and bran. one to two pounds day, to keep the animal from starving te death Of course ho did not like the roldenrod. but when gradually driver to it he ate large quantities without apparent injury.