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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

the immigrant, he asks: "Did you ever 1 in his own country and hence his en- forced exile, yet he brought no real conception of the working of demo- cratic institutions. In Germany he had been taught to look upon the gov ernment as a superior power which, in the order of the universe, was ordained to do everything, and to whose super human wisdom and indisputable au-
 thority each citizen was supposed to
 meekly submit, or if he questioned too
 much, wake up to find that his lib- erty had been interfered with. I fear that because Carl Schurz was a republican and fought against the Confederacy that I have not fully ap- preciated his truly remarkable career, , and therefore at this late day with view of arriving at the state of mind
 of high type of immigrant, I am trying to leave aside any preconceived prejudice and gather from his state ments data which may help in arriv- ing at a solution of the problem of immigration.
 have read article after article and book after book setting forth what Americans thought of the immigrants. but as important as that side of the ! question may be, the only hope of gath ering information which will be the l true solvent of the pressing problem Is to reverse the study and quit treating the foreigner as specimen and realize that he is a brother, and make genuine effort to get his view point.
 A wonderfully shrewd student of | men and institutions nearly took my breath away by saying, T have come , to America not as a sachtseer, but as
 settler, not as gu<st, but as an
 invader, not to look you over but to
 make you over" The nerve of the man.
 He is no mere globe trotter with pen
 cil and pad rushing across the conti-
 nent to retire to Europe and write
 an Illuminating but confusing critique
 of Men, Women and Things" Ameri-
 can. And that is why he is provocative
 and makes me want to give publicity
 to his keen reflections.
 Now here he goes. In speaking ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

I wrote a story recently taking Louis Pizitz as text on the trans formation of an alien into a good American citizen. The more I have thought about the question. the more l have concluded that we must take the immigrant more seriously than heretofore
 It is true that efforts were made be- fore the war by many agencies looking towards fitting them for citizenship and thereby better assimilating them in the body polite; but now that peace has come after the acid test when aliensm was in the crucible, we must see to it that none of them are neg ism.
 Now, all ought to be proud of the way in which the great body of for eign born men and women stood loyal to the country of their adoption Pres- ident Wilson gave the keynote when he said: q would not be afraid upon tHS teSt OI 3tlCilCd III ot to e"NS ." census of all the foreign-bor citizens of the United States, for I know that the vast majority of them came here because they believed in America, and their belief in America has made them better citizens than some people who were born in America
 Now let's take an instance of one who came here from another land tirec of the old world, it's follies, it's inso- lence, it's degradations. I put on the witness stand Carl Schurz, born in Germany, but engaging in the aIevolu- tionary movement in 1S4S. he was fore ed, like many other political reform CTS, to flee from his native land, and so he turned to the great republic oi the west where he settled and received many honors. distinguishing himself as an American soldier, statesman, dip- lomat and political leader.
 From his "reminiscences we get ais views of the status of the foreigner in democracy and it is a luminous outside viewpoint of Americas great asset in active local self government from an educational standpoint.
 While he had fought for democracy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
The Alabamian Makes
 Its Bow on the Rhine

NMTITH the proud boast that it
 WV has the largest circulation of any American newspaper on the Rhine," the first issue of the Ala bamian, published by the 167th in- fantry, made it's appearance February l. The Age-Herald has received a copy of the paper from Col. William P. Screws, commander of this regi- ment, which won undying fame in the war with Germany.
 The Alabamian is printed at Sinzig on the Rhine, name to remind the hasty reader of famous penal estab- lishmeut in America, where no one has . chance to win either fame or glory. unless it is warden with an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
T X War Savings Stamp Sales Increase

6N HE War Savings Stamp organi-
 U zation in Alabama is being made as compact and efficient as pos sible and solid results will follow. The field agents are energetic campaign CTS and the sales of both Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps are show ing substantial gains.
 As the spring advances the work of the campaign should develop on a large scale, especially in the school centers. Every child in Alabama should be taught the lesson of thrift, and patriotic adults should rise to a high level and invest in Savings Stamps to the extent of their ability, this side of the limit.
 The campaign being on a permanent basis, there will be no intensive drives, but there should be, and doubtless will be, steady flow of money into the United States treasury.
 The treasury department is count ing on bountiful aid from the Stamp Organization and it must not be dis appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

uplift programme. The price IS oo When Germany was in a position to pay her debts, 400 pfennigs euualed an American dollar.
 There are two front-page "stories" in the edition of the Alabamian at hand. Incidentally, there is the fa- miliar "extra" printed in bold, black tyne at one corner. The more sensa- tional "story" of the two describes a fire which destroyed Sinzig, May 20, 15s3, A. D., giving brief history of Sinzig. a town that few if any of Pershing's doughboys ever heard of until they got there. The other front mage article tells of the Third bat talion winning a boxing match. The First battalion's star pugilist swal- lowed his gold tooth and retired,
 The Alabamian consists of four pages, each page containing two wide columns of reading matter, with a number of advertisements of. German business firms. Perhaps it was not difficult to induce these more or less worthy Teutons to buy space in the paper. Situated as they are, it might call for no little courage to refuse. There is also a funny column" "A Line On the Rhine," and editorials printed in German type. This is no reflection, however, on the patriotism of the staff. Maybe it was case of necessity.
 All newspapers are supposed to fill a long-felt want. The Alabamian will achieve it's destiny on the Rhine. It is bright and interesting, but why not publish the names of the editors? :? These military journalists are either discreet or modest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

feature of the sings, the more liberal the support it receives the better the results, artistically considered.
 In the meanwhile the interest in the weekly programmes shows no sign of waning. But it is hoped the member ship plan without direct solicitation will be "speeded up" from now on. x * # There is an impression in some of the back districts that the George Washing
 ton is used exclusively by President Will son. It carries a few other passengers,
 including doughboys on the homeward
 trips.
 H # x
 Senator Lodge was expected to make i of nations. He has made speech on | that subject, but we are still waiting for | the constructive remarks F + F Eastern retOrfnefS nave Iduncned a
 drive against lingerie displays in shop windows. In the words of Briggs,
 Somebody is always taking the joy out
 of life" A famous soft drink that disappeared
 during the war is back on the market again. Still it seems rather, out of place in a country club setting.
 # < < Dog meat is selling for g a pound in Russia, That isn't surprising, Hot dogs
 have been raised from 5c to 7ca right here in Birmingham. # * # According to reactionary statesmen, Lenine and Trotzky are the worlds fore most horrible examples They are not
 far wrong, at that. < + <
 A refined contemporary speaks of
 rearing steers. Should think steer that was raised would be richer in calories
 Europe is beginning to wonder how MT. 1 Wilson ever got elected President of a country where he is called so many hard names.
 It is still possible for an aviator to get a position on the front page by an
 nouncing that he will fly acros sthe At, lantic
 x x x Reports on conditions at Brest are con- 1 flictng At this distance it is impossible to form an opinion that will hold for 24 hours.
 * # # i The former Kaiser's host must think and lodging and lend him money be- ! sides.
 Birmingham is so pure in heart that Billy Sunday will not be invited to come l here and fight the powers of darkness. x ae * Caruso has had another birthday Caruso has reached the period of life when birthday is serious matter. * * # l If Storker Storkerson kept diary l while drifting around on that ice cake,
 it must contain many repetltions. 1 * * x l If it is not impertinent, we'd like to
 know who's using Wihelm's special
 train these days,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Glad Son is Home

Sure l am proud of my son Roy" said Ben Jacobs, but I am mighty glad to have him safe back home once more l. will always be a source of comfort to me that when my country called I had son who was ready to answer, and that he made good as a soldier. Nothing can take this satisfaction away from me. A father who does not rejoice in such a case is a poor parent and a poor patriot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
AUSTRIA

From King John,' Act III. O Austria! thou dost shame That bloody spoil: thou slave, thou
 wretch, thou coward! Thou little valiant, great in villiany. Thou ever strong upon the stronger
 side! Thou Fortunes champion, that dos.
 never fight But when her humorous ladyship is by To teach thee safety! thou art per-
 jured. too. And sooth'st up greatness. What a
 fool art thou! Thou wear a lions hide! Dcff 1t For
 shame, And hang calfs skin on those re-
 creant limbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
A LARGE WAD

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Wrigley, the gum man, bought Cata- lima Island for S3,0OO,0 900. Doesn't 1t make your ia wtired to think that much gum money?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

BEGINNING THE DAY-Oh. my God, I know where the end of the rainbow is, know where the buried treasure rests, and where the golden fleece awaits. The land of my hearts desire, the land of the pres ence of God, Hes just wonder. Thy way is open and Thou hast invited me. Oh, move my heart to begin journeying. In Christ's name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
LOOKS LIKE BUSINESS
the Mobile Register

From the Mobile Register.
 Congratulations to Birmingham upon getting Major Fordyce to survey for the Warrior terminals. It looks like real business. Birmingham win push on and win the banks of the river and the outlet for her industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
OVERWROUGHT

OvERWROUGHT "This statesman is up in arms against the league of nations ''So it seems. He sees red And yellow, too Hear him bawl Would you have Siam dictate the ma tional policy of this grand and glorious republic of ours?' D
 PAT-I, COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Neat Test of Memory

T was surprised at feat of memory pulled off at our Eiwanis luncheon re- gently" said Joe Martin, flor Jeff Bailey, the secretary, who has not held the job very long, when challenged by the president, J. Mercer Barnett, as to bers of the club, without a minutes hesitation or cramming up for the trial stood on his feet and called the roll of S6 braves, giving both their names and their classification. When he sat down he got a rousing cheer '>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
ADRIF7T WITH THE TIMES
THE HOME PRODUCT

THE HUME PRODUCT Time was when the simple mountaineer, Provided he was discreet, Could run "still' from year to year And few there were to compete. But city "moonshiners' are pushing him
 hard,
 A bold and lawless crew, And watching officers can't retard The making of Mountain Dew In crowded marts where trade flows by They ply their secret trade, And because of the nation going dry, A fancy price is paid No longer men SCOUT the lonely hills For the stuff that makes them fight; It isn't worth while, for the city stills Are working day and night.
 LOOKING BACKWARD Please don't interrupt me now" said the poet I'm writing sonnet entitled My Yesterdays. '
 "Ive kept account of 'em," said his landlady, grimly. You owe me two months rent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Anniston Anticipates New Growth

'"rhe soldiers are leaving us, but growth as soon as business is adjusted to peace time conditions" said Wiley Tunstall, leading attorney of that enterprising city.
 Up to the beginning of the war An niston was growing rapidly and d. versifying her industries and feel confident of a revival in industrial and commercial activities before very long. We haveone of the best little cities i'll the country and with the natural re- sources nearby and our splendid loca- tion and transportation facilities there is no reason why we should not have one of the great cities of the south in a few years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
A WET SPOT

\ WET SPOT "so this is ladies' day at the club?" Yes" T presume there was an exodus of crusty bachelors?' "Oh, yes. But they didn't go far. Drinks are being served in the growl- cry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Better Schedules

'C. L. Harold, secretarymanager of T. 7. Tyler, will stop over in Atlanta tomorrow en route from North Carolina to Birmingham" said M. P. Hollings- worth. assistant manager, flor the purpose of presenting the petitions re- garding better schedules on the local trains operating out of Birmingham to B, L. Winchell, director. These pe- titions were recently distributed to the merchants and have been signed by practically every one and much inter est is being manifested in securing better schedules so as to allow peo- pie living on these roads to come to Birmingham and spend the day shop ping"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

SOMETIMES TWO I'm fed up on war relics" ''who isn't?'' 'But the boys are bringing home their war brides" True They're worth a look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Suggestions for City Preacher

Here is tip l would like to give to some city preacher who wishes to get a line on the darker side of life in this Greater Birmingham said w E. Perry. Just let him do as I often do and that is drop in on the city warden after SUD- in the nightly police drag net It's a study we'll worth any mans time who desires to get in touch with some of those who need help and counsel, for often young boys are brought in guilty, of counsel and warning might change their whole career. hope Some of them will act on this tip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
DECADENT TIMES

50 there are still few old-fashioned cowboys out west?"
 You would think so, to see their craftsmanship saw one take six shooter and bounce a tin can along as easily as you could do it with a walk ing stick"
 Surely you don't mean to tell me a cowboy puts notch on the handle of his gun for a performance like that?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Colonel Bishop a Rare Treat

Colonel Bishop a Rare Treat
 Virgil V. Evans, who is connected with the Curtis Aviation school which will be established in Birmingham. is enthusi- astic over the coming visit of Col w. A. Bishop. ace of aces, to Birmingham
 Tt will not only be a rare treat for Birmingham citizens to hear this great war hero, who is officially credited with having brought down 72 German planes" said MT. Evans, but I know that it will help to stimulate interest in the flying game locally, Birmingham having al- ready gone forward in this new industry in far greater strides than any southern city
 Colonel Bishop is undoubtedly the greatest living exponent Of the aerial game, and is recognized as the peer of aerial warriors surviving the European conflicts His lecture at the Jefferson theatre Saturday, March 8, will not only prove thrilling but instructive as well, and from a conversation I had the other day with Merritt Craft, in charge of Colonel Bishops appearance here, I feel sure that packed house will greet the world famous hero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, pcstoffice as second-class matter. un- der act of Congress. March s. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Washington bureau, 2O7 Hibbs build
Member of the Associated Press

TELEPHONE Bell (private exchange connecting all departments) Main 4SOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

Now here he goes. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

Renittances can be made at current rate of exchange. The Age-Herald VIII not be responsible for money sent through the mails. Address
 THE AGE-HERA14D,
 Birmingham. Ala
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23
Detective ehss In Riot.

Observation-Disclosures Chief of Detec-
tives William L. Nimnao of Cincinnati
was shot IN the left arm and right leg.
and at least three ~thesa were wounded
during Z fierce battle between striking
cmploy6a of the Andrews Steel Com
pany, Newport. Ky. and strikebreak-
srs and guards who were leaving the
plant At the close Of work Rifles,
shotguns and pistols were used and
more than 100 shots were exchanged.
Strikers, II 10 said. had been assembled
along the Licking pike
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23
eHAMruNo RESERVATION KILLED
IN SENATE WHEN CALLED
ron VOTE.
THE PR0-TREAIY WINS
VOTE, THIRTY-FlvE TO FIFTY.
FIVE, COMB At End or SIX
HouRss ngDArg.
western Newspaper ualep New. service.

Western Newspaper ualen News Service
Wsshinston. Ocfy 17-The long.
debate,, Sbe.tunr -ru,eraurent IN the
nesce treaty urssented hv a.n. tor
Lodge and sporoved bv ths fore,m
relations co,nmittee. finally vas Re-
,ected in. the senate With = "a toritv
NJ an even .eore asnfnst II In the
vote Of S5 To "a fourteen Rep~blicans
swung ovsr tn thu pro-treaty forces.
while three Democrats lined I'M with,
those supporting the proposal.
OF the six senator's absent, two Re-
publicans were put on record as in
favor of the amendment and one Re
publican and three Democrats ~ ep-
posing it.
The roll call. which came at the end
Of another six and Z half hours Of
sharp debate, In reality swept away
six amendments instead Of one, each
change In the treaty text having been
numbered separately by the commit
tee In Its decislon to strike out the
word Japan" and substitute the word
China" throughout the sections re-
lating to the provisions of shantung.
By unanimous consent, however, the
six changes were debated and voted
on a. one.
Only three Of the committees forty
five amendments now remain to be
acted on by the Senate, thirty-six pre-
viously having been rejected. OF those
remaining one relates to American
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23

London.-The text Of the note Of the
supreme council inviting Germany to
participate In the blockade OF Russtn
n published by the Berlin TaEeblatt,
and reprinted ny the Daily Herald.
shows that Norway, Denmark, Sweden.
Holland, Finland. Spain. Switzerland,
Mexico. Chile. Argentina, Colombia and
venexueaa have been invited to init
ate measures to prevent their ration
als frea engaging In any trade what
svse with Bolshcvist Russia TIE
ueasurus ere sertagsnt.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23
Henry Irving, Actor. o.aA.

londonderry b. Irving, the actor
manager, Is dead in London after >
long illneas due to nervous hreak-
down. Henry b. Irving was born N
London In 1870, the eldest 500 Of the
late Sir Henry Irving, the famous ac-
tor. He made his debut In 1891 and.
after playing in England and the prov
inces, toured the United States, Aus
tralla and South Africa. Like his
father, Irvisg was extremely versatile.
playing both comedy and tragedy.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23
Japs Build Warshlps.

misunderstanding to japanese Dsws-
papers the government has decided to
build two battle cruisers and twenty
two other wasshipo, commencing the
next fiscal year. and the estimates for
these ships will be submitted to the
next session q the Aiet for approval
The battle cruisers viii be Of he 90
O00-tsa class, and their cost OF con-
struetion IL Estimated At 100000 900
yen (about 10000. 000). In addition.
there viii he three light cruisers, six
destroyers, twelve submarines and
three river gunboats.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23
ACCIDENT IN UTAH
ENGINE TROUBLE GIVEN As
CAUSE WHICH KILLS FLiERs.
PILOT AND OBSERVER MEET
DEATH IN TRANocoNTi.
MENTAL RACE.
western Newspaper Union New. service.

Western Newspaper Union Nswn Service.
Salt lake City. Oct. 16.-Leut.
French Kirby. pilot. and Lient. Stan
ley c. Miller, observer. Of airplane No.
A, IN the transcoutinental air derby.
were killed at Castle Rock, Utah.
when their plane, travelling westward.
fell a distance Of approximately 200
feet. Lieutenant Kirby was killed in
s,antly, according to the manager of
the Rigby ranch at Castle Rock. where
the accident happened. Lieutenant
Miller died shortly afterwards
According to the manager Of the
Rigby ranch, the machine was flying
high when the engine was heard to
stop and Kirby was seen to float
downward. Suddenly, when about 10
feet In the air, the machine banked
sharply and Owed straight for the
ground. Lieutenant Kirby was dead
when ranch hands reached the ma
chine.
Lieutenant Miller was alive and
medical assistance was sent for. but
he expired before physicians could
arrive from either Castle Rock or
Evanston. wyo.
The manager Of the Risby ranch,
over the long distance telephone. said
that he had no idea how the accident
occurred. There was NO wind at the
time, he said. t.al
Arrangements were made to ship
the bodies wherever the relatives d.
rscted. Lieutenant Kirby is survived
hv vrldow ~ O. rslen CITY Long
Island, and Lieutenant Miller's reia-
tives are said to live at Mountains
VILE, Pa.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23
.Feed Card clsriss Guilt.

y. Bsrlin-Beriin experienced . new
brand of strike when 1900 clerical
workers In the municipal officss
walked out, demanding higher pay.
Among the departments directly AZ
fected Is the bread card distributing
bureau, also the coal, milk, butter, fat
and meat control departments, as well
rs the municipal savings banks The
movement II said to have originated in
the ranks Of the auxiliary workers who
are dominated by the radical element.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23
An American Legion.

New York.-Abandonme Of organ
iuntion OF the World War legion and
cancellation Of Its national encamp-
nsnt scheduled for this week at Pitts
burgh were announced in a statement
fron its Washington headquarters re-
csfved here. All World War legion
u,susbsrs have heen urged to Join the
Anperican lsgion a. the offlcially recos-
mixed body Of veterans Of the-war, the
statement said.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-23
v. 9. Trssps y Patrol Germany.

New York.-A provisional division
of 5000 United states regulars, ccn-
manded by Brig. Gen- william H.
Sage, assigned for service In the
American army or occupation IN Ger
many, sailed from Hoboksa gu the
transport President Grant Eventually
It ID expected, the troops, co0prising
the Fifth infantry, commanded b. Cot.
e. A Fry, and the Fiftieth infantry,
eoaassanded by Col r. J. MoCsossn,
viii be sent to Hilesia to supervise the
paebiscite to b. held there.