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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
Birmingham Should Have
 A Pure Milk Supply

TT7HE principal issue in the contro- u versy between the health depart ment of Birmingham and the dalry- men is the public health. With the facts at hand, there is no other inter pretation.
 The people of Birmingham are pay ing a high price for an impure and inferior grade of milk. With the hm- tied finances at the city's disposal and a small number of inspectors it has been found physical impossibility to enforce such regulations as we have, particularly where there is lack of co-operation between milk dealers and the city authorities.
 In many parts of the south the small dairy is conducted in a slipshod manner, with little regard for cleanli- ness. However conscientious a dairy man may be, the carelessness of his employees will permit impurities to get into the milk, and there is no other product more easily contaminated or more fatal to human life as carrier of disease germs. The fact that milk is universally consumed and is the staple food of infants and small children whose powers of resistance are not great, makes it imperative that every reasonable safeguard be used to keep it pure and nutritious.
 Whether or not a standard plan Of pasteurization is necessary, which tho dairymen claim would put them out of business, there can be no argument against a pure, unadulterated milk supply. Even if a few smaller dealers were not able to meet requirements, that would be no acceptable reason why the people of Birmingham should continue to suffer from typhoid fever epidemics and other diseases. The business of ono man or few men should not be regarded as more i'm. portant than the lives of thousands o1 people. In few years one small dairy dispensing impure milk woulc fill a cemetery with graves.
 We are behind the times in Birming ham, very much so, and the health de partment is entitled to the loyal co operation of every public-spirited cit izen in it's efforts to guarantee purt milk to consumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

BEGINNING THE DAY-O Lero' renew our spirits and draw our hearts unto Thyseh that our worA may not be to us burden put . delight, and give us such misnIy love to Thee as may sweeten aii our obedience. let us not serve Thee with the spirit of bondage as slaves, but with the cheerfulness and sIadness of children, delfghuns ourselves in Thee and rejoicing In Thy work. Amen.-Jenks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
DONE WITH HIM
a the Augusta Chronicle.

From the Augusta Chronicle.
 Eugene Debs had certain amount of sympathy throughout the country because of his 10-year sentence for se- ditious utterances, until he declared Lenine and Trotzky to be the greatest statesmen and patriots of all time" Now they can keep the old boy confi.- ed for the balance of his natural life. so far as we are concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
WASTED TALENT
1TINNS FOLLY"-By Frank Willis Barnett

Birmingham is going to do greater things in peace times than she did un- der the spur of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
THEY DON'T

THEY DUN .sir I'm afraid you are visionary ..Why? Just because think the solo mon islanders ought to be uplifted! "No. Because you seem to think the Solomon islanders care hang about heinz uplifted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Lirertoclk Men to Meet

Much interest is developing over tns state in the annual meeting of the Ala bama Livestock association In seiIne on March 2s-27,' said Leslie Gilbert asriculI turaI editor at Auburn. The continues success from the growing of all kinos of livestock, hogs. beef and dairy seoeNr mules, sheep, poultry. etc. in Aiaoams cannot but prove stimulus 70 iu'uis production along all lines. The marke'
 ing of various kinds of crops through hse
 stock is proving economical, easy anu renunerative, and especially vaiuaDie a' a time when labor is scarce and cost oi fertilizer high. Alabama seems wen on the way to become a great livestoch pro' ducing stateR
 '"The organization of all of these Varieo interests into one comprehensive asso
 ciation. where all effort may be mar mcnized and directed, has proven an ef- fective agency in livestock development ~ A large number of specialists ana aseh's of the extension service from Auburn ars scheduled for participation in the pro- gramme. as well as prominent hvestoch growers from over the state Heiu III o,s of the foremost livestock sections oi 'n' state, the meeting will undoupteoiy A'' tract large attendance. ... Added interest to the occasion "l' be found in the sale of Angus cattie scheduled for the 18th, and Of the Ana bama Hereford Breeders associatioh 'e be held on the 27th." ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
SETTING THINGS RIGHT

q am told that you referred to me as an ogre"
 'The idea!'
 ..pon't try to evade the issue, madam Did you or did you not call me an ogre?"
 Certainly not. I wouldn't be so un- kind. I merely said your face thre" my little Christopher into convulsions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
ADRIF1' WITH THE TIMES
I,e.J1ouea

What do you think is the matter with Russia?"
 ''Is boishevism menace to America?" Maybe 1t is and maybe 1t isn't" Holy smoke! We'll. how's this for weather?"
 Tt suits me-"
 My friend, if everybody were like you, there would be darn few joint debates held in this country
 SEE THE ADS I used to think that when I paid Five dollars for a hat
 Few people met upon the street
 Wore better lids than that.
 I used to think three dollars for
 A shirt was rather high,
 But when the salesman threw one ou, It always took my eye. 4 %3e All this was very long ago,
 Before the dreadful war;
 I need not tell you nowadays
 Just what the prices are.
 WASTED TALENT Have you any neglected genius in this town?"
 'I should say so,' replied MT. Jagsby 'I call to mind Q gifted fellow who car initiate the gurgling of jug to perfec- tion, without using any mechanical con trivance whatsoever. I've seen him do his imitation in the presence of 20 admirins citizens and not one of them, sir, offered him a drink PAUL COOK:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
GETTING AHEAD OF THE HEN

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 We are now informed that artificial eggs are possibility of the immediate future. Now the hens will be sorry for the way they've been acting!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
LAME DUCK NOMINATED

From the Kansas City Star.
 "A London newspaper nominates Mr. Asquith for president of the league of nations Beginning to take care of the lame ducks already, is it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
THE MELANCHOLY DoUGHBoY

THE MELANCHOLY DOUGHBof A soldier from America
 Stood watch along the Rnihe; He gazed upon the circling hills Where grew the fruitful vine Not far away a castled height
 Uprose against the blue And everywhere his vision turned Was beauty in the view. And yet, he did not much admire The scenes that met his eye; His heart was heavy in his breast He breathed doleful sign. What cared he for those hoary spots Where tourists used to roam! The only place he wished to see
 Was Main street, back at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
Wanted-An Idea

"Join the Auto club and give 1t your ideas" said J. Mercer Barnett of the Birmin gham Automobile club. The club is making good headway in helping get better roads. in keeping them In good condition. in finding stolen cars for the owners and in keeping Birming- ham safe for automobiles in general Everyone who has car has some ideas that will benefit other owners, and the club will appreciate information that will be of mutual benefit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
DEPRAVITY

DEPRAvITY A prohibition senator Who went to Baltimore Took off his hat and cried, ''Yip, yip! But couldn't hit the floor.
 TOURING AGAIN Well, the warss over.'' Don't I know that? saw somethins inc other day that convinced me we wers getting back to a peace footing" What was it?'' "A tired panhandler leisurely disen gazing himself from the brake-beams of a freight car
 HAVE YOU MET HIM? T don't know which is the greater bore. proud father or the owner of ne" car"
 q can tell you of greater bore than either
 "Well?" Hes the bathroom athlete who IS con fident that he's going to become physls cal marvel because he spends seven min utes every morning going through con tortions according to a printed chart ant never forgets to say that he finishes b. gleefully throwing himself under colu 
 shower
 INVERSE TO ARGUMENT "I,et's discuss the league of nations" .1 don't feel competent to do that"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

T4u. .bsu unfold what plaited cum S n,a.. king Lear.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

Remittances can be made at current ra+a of axehange The Age-Herald VIII moi be responsible for money sent through the mails. Address
 THE GE41RAlD,
 Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
Let Negroes Follow
 Tennessee's Lead

TN HE negroes of Tennessee, in ap-
 ll pealing to the governor and the legislature of that state for the pas sage of the police bill, have the sub stantial interests of their community at heart.
 The object of the measure is to repress lynch law, and the "best white people" in Tennessee are giving the movement cordial support.
 Lawlessness has been serious blight on the south. There is abso- |lutely no justification for lynch law The courts are able to punish criml- |nals and public sentiment should be strong enough to result in an orderly enforcement of the laws. Yet lynch ings are still much in evidence-ir |eyidence in Tennessee, Georgia, Mis Isissippi, Texas and Alabama. lner' were eighteen lynchings in Georgis Hast year. There were only four II Alabama, but that record was foul too many.
 The entire south should rise in it. might and create sentiment tha
 would make lynching next to i'm
 possible.
 l MT. Heinz, the pickle man. won fam and fortune with his ''57 varieties bu
 there are amateur chemists in dry town
 who know more than 57 ways to conver
 soft drinks into hard ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

he greater part of that time had served as member of the national lemocratic committee.
 He was g politician of the ex- amplary class. He loved his party and was ever eager to aid in the cause of good government. But he was no less devoted to the Baptist church. He had been president of the Virginia Baptist association, and vice president of the Southern Baptist as- In each position he re- flected honor.
 As a citizen of Richmond he was noted for his public spirit. He made a model mayor and was at the fore front in all good works. Governor Ellyson was a willing man and his upright life will be worthy example to all young men who aspire to pub- lie service.
 His death will be regretted among the veterans from the Potomac to the Rio Grande' x x
 Death Claims a
 Great Churchman
 ID IsHoP JAMES H. M'CoY of the ID Methodist church is dead. He was scholar and a lovable man and his taking off will cause grief far and wide.
 Dr. Mccoy, as we all fondly knew him. was a preacher of rare power He was a forceful thinker and force ful speaker. ?
 When the time came Dr. Mccoy was advanced to the episcopal bench, and no bishop has proved more esteemed Throughout his Jurisdiction he has been regarded as the prince of preach CTS and the ablest of executives.
 Here in Birmingham, where he hae long lived and labored, Dr. Mccoy was little short of an idol. He hac a kind word for everybody. There was not a spark of fanaticism in hi' nature. Broad and tolerant in his views he was in close touch with al schools of thought and Catholic anf Protestant thought of him alike. Bishop Mccoy had been in failing health for many months. But thos'
 who had greeted him from time t'
 time were encouraged to think he wa
 growing better. The end came, how ever. and all Birmingham is grieved X x E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

No communication will be published without its authors name. ReJecteo manuscript will not be returned uhleSs stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
Enjoy. HI. Spring Garden

.I had to run up to Birmingham to do some shopping" said Felix l.. smith, prominent attorney of east Aiaoanna' ..and I find it is easy to do, as the mer- chants carry large and select slocAs. am enjoying my spring garden. as l was fortunate enough to get an early star' manage to live at home. l raise my meat and I have fine Jersey COW. nlanted an early patch of oats for her and every afternoon I take her out ana let her have her fill for just 10 minutes by the watch. She mows 1t down as smooth as machine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
p.v,v. Dt.play Association

N..1ro hona to he able to revive the BIT mingham Display association "hicn ,.'o'"a "ae a. live organization before the war put went into voluntary state or lnact'Vi's while the hostilities were on,' said oain Eriedman who for several years was us nrasdent "The Birmingham assocaton Is affiliated with the national association' which is made up of a number or pro pressive clubs scattered over the couh- trv in the leading cities. One or our DIT. ,pnsham members. Robert Morton lost his life in action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
r.s,-ue of Nations

..Y a+ me illustrate how the performance of a league of nations VIII Aeop war;" said Commissioner John H nor nadv "If in a group of 20 men ,hei' are five who have a. contentious nosition and cause fights, they keep 'i> entire 25 in trouble.
 '..Is .ha oroun decides that fighting IS useless and says that there VIII oo nv more scrapping in the crowd the UT .sanized party can keep the five cofi'eif tious ones quiet. If they start some thing they are quickly put down. Ane. rnou that it is useless to try to rign' because they will be forced 'o Aeep order. The nations may be compareu 'e men"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

prohibition senator
 Who went to Baltimore Took off his hat and cried, "f1p, yip' But couldn't hit the floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
vi.its K.ul Plant

'I greatly enjoyed a recent visit l made to Tuscaloosa" said Dr. w. B. Holmes. q went down to be at Y. M. .. A. ex- tension meeting held at the Raul Lum- Der company's plant, and was truly delighted to see the spirit of good fel- lowship which exists between the men who run it and the workers. Managers J.. IT.. Eddy of Birmingham was along and he made an effective and inspiring talk. I found the homes around the in dustry most attractive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

Entered at the Birmingham Ala'' postoffice as second-class mater, uh der act of ConKres, March $, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
" M. c. A. Work In Huntsville

CT ran us to Huntsville on Thursday with Secretary Stallings or the iocAi l. M. c. Az said pr. Robert N. simpson, nastor of the First Christian cnurcn' Birmingham, ito attend a conference n,anned to care for community extension work during postwar times. Ine "' c. A.. like other organizations, is seek ing to bring the returning soldiers into closer touch with church and CIVIC all fairs Plans were completed and the en- ,ornr,sa launched under favorable con- ditions."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

TELEPHONE Bell (prfvate exchange aII departments) Main 4s0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
Auto Tag. Net s4so.ooo

"Four hundred and fifty thousand dol lars was the states revenue from auto tag taxes last year. said w. F. Wil- cox vice president of the Alabama Highway Improvement associauon' "This is an increase of nine fold since 1912. and 1t is estimated that the in- crease for the next four years Will pc large. If this is turned over to the good roads fund by the state. as It has been proposed. and as is being done in many of the states now, 1t will mean that we are going to have much better highways in Alabama.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
,I.oaus For Farmers

Loans For Farmers
 "our farmers have not as much kno"f edge on the federal farm loan plan as they ought to have, and they are no' taking full advantage of the Tine p'an the government has provided TOT then benefit" said Judge N. B. Feagih' se'ie 1 tary of the Jefferson county farm loa" association and representative or ths farm loan bank at New Orleans.
 "The rate of interest is only 5S per cen. 1 An additional per cent per annum as an amortization fee kills the prlhcipie "'
 35 wears. when the entire debt VIII nave been paid up. The plan is such that !" time the farmers borrowing Iro'h 'n' loan banks will own the entire stocA or l the banks. The farmers getting loans are piace'
 on the mailing lists for goVerniiie"'
 pa mphlets and get the latest informa'lo" m many sides of farming. Every iarihe'
 o,,pht to become thoroughly familiar wi'D the plan and it's terms"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-22
RIOTS IN LAWRENCE, MASS.
Serious Clashes Between Police an
Textile Workers.

Lawrence, Mass, March 1S.-En-
counters between policemen and tex
tile strikers and strike synlpathizers.
which started today when the police
broke up a parade. were, resumed to-
night. The disturbances were the
most serious since the operatives went
on strike SEX weeks ago.
Shots were fired at policemen from
tenement houses while they were
struggling with leaders Of the parades
and. tonight the police exchanged
shots with occupants of house who
made an effort to prevent them from
arresting Il man who had thrown g
stone at an officer. There were two.
other conflicts in which no shots were
fired
Twenty-one men arrested during
the early rioting were held under
$500 bonds each on charges OF incit-
ing to riot. Four men arrested. be-
cause Of tonisht's disturbances will
be arraigned tomorrow. The police
used their clubs freely today after the
strikers had thrown stones and bot
ties. and many Of those arrested
were bruised and cut
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-22
Money for Railway Use
Hines Gets Fifty Million Dollars

Washington, March lS.-Fifty mill
lion dollars, was loaned today to- Di-z
rector General Hines by the war
finance corporation AS the first adj
vance for the railroad administration
since it was left without funds by
failure OF the, congressional .appro-
priation. Other loans will follow as
rapidly as they can be arranged.
The war finance corporation today
also approved an application from
the Central OF Georgia railroad for an
advance OF $1,12l,0 900. These loans
arc in addition to the sf0,090,000 ag-
gregate advances made heretofore to
individual railroad companies. The
$50,o00,090 loan was made to the dt-
rector. general as representative OF
railroads which the war finance cor
poration considers essential war in-
dustries. Adequate collateral was
given in the form of railroad bonds
and notes. The loan was made at S
per cent, the same rate as is charged
by the director general for most adj
vances to railroads, and is payable
July IS, with the right on the part OF
the director general to repay before
that date.
The loan will replenish the rail-
road administrations funds which
were almost exhausted owing to-
heavy demands and the failure scf
congress to pass the measure appro-
priating $3.50, 900, 600 for the reyo1y.
ing fund. The railroad administra4
ton is expected to use the money for
its more pressing obligations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-22
War Risk Bureau
Suffers
Secretary Glass Calls on Pres
ident

Washington. March 17.-Secre-
t:ary Glass ha. asked President Will
son to set aside more than $1,000
900 from the presidential war en1er-
gency fund to cover the cost Of con-
tlnucd operation OF the war risk in
surance bureau for the next few.
months until congress can remedy its
recent failure to appropriate funds
for the bureau. The president has
not yet given an answer and If he does
not make the money available, the
activities Of the war risk bureau nay
be greatly curtailed.
It was officially stated today that
the bureau has funds 70 cover alltot-
1nent aud allowance checks 70 be sent
out during the remainder of March
and during April. This; really means
March allowances since tho checks
arc distributed ore month late. Un-
less some available funds are found
early in May. allotment and ALLOW
.,nce checks may be greatly delayed.
Tbe funds asked OF the president
n'ould be spent only for administra-
tive expenses OF physical operation ct
the bureau and moi Tor actual cover
ing Of allotment and allowance
checks. With approximately $4,000
employees the bureaus pay roll now
is more than $i,000.ooo a month.
About 100000 checks lor allot-
rleuts. allowances, insurance and
compensation now are mailed month
IS amounting in the aggregate to
more than S4D.o0n.0o0. Nearly half
of this sum comes from the war de-
pirt.lent aad represents soldiers al
'otnlcnts; There is-no shortage in The
funds for ;.l!otmeut:i since this IS de-
Quoted from soldiers pay, bus the
funds ;tvaiIa Ole for allowances added
To The allotmcntS arc limited.
Secretary Glass explained today
tha. although he has not specifically
recommended ear:y rcccn.cninE OF
ccngresss TO deal with this situation.
NE has presented certain facts in
regard to The governments linanc!a:
situation frc,a which the president
may make his own deductions. IN
this connection it WAS learned toiaE
other cnbinet members have S2bled
he president reports OF serious con5i-
lions in their departments caused BY
f.iiurc OF con::rc:;S 10 appropriate
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-22
JEWS IN PALESTINE.
Organizing for Government and Gen
cr:lI Improvement OF the Country.

Jerusalem, Feb. Is Correspond
ence OF rhe Associated Press)-~A
call to Constituent Assembly o.
Palestine Jewry approved by the
British government in April 1918.
has been sent out by the Zionist Com
mission in Palestine, it was announc-
ed here today.
All Jews Of both sexes who have
reached their twentieth year are en-
titled to vote and all who have
reached their twenty-fourth year are
eligible Cor election. One Of the other
Qua. 'Gcationa necessary for candi-
dates is that they will be able to read
write and speak Hebrew.
The Provisional Constituent AS
selnb!y elected Or. Cham WeizmanIi
and Mr.. Nahum Sokolow. the Zionist
leaders. to represent them at tn"
Peace Conference.
It instructed It's delegates TO urge:
THAT the powers should nominate
Great Britain as their representative
or tluStcc and should confe: on itthe
government Of Palestine with q view
to aiding the Jewish people in build
Ing its commonwealth.
That IN executive council should
be nominated By. Great Britain IL
agreement with the World Zionist Or
oanization representing. thc eHtir"
jewish people.
There has been great activity
alao.lgst thr Jews Of Palestine sine.
General Ailrnhy freed it from ;he
Turk Efforts are being conccnirat
ed on procuring ;,gricpitual ma
chincry. the purchase Of live stock
and Development Of credit facil;!i's
whilc ti,. American Zionist Medical
U:ut is establishing hospitals "n6
medical aid stations in the colonies
Everyone seems inspired with the
hope th>t splendid era OF prosper
ity. Of biz. agricultural industrial and
commercial enterprises are about tc
open out 4 society Of Jewish e"gI-
necrS has been recently started which
is working in conjunction with so
cieties OF Zionist engineers in Rnssia
and the United States.