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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14

lost in obscurity, and their development from mere articles of utility to objects of art has been long, slow process of evolution, covering centuries and ante dating western civilization by many hun dreds of years.
 The first general use of knockers that is positively known was among the an- cient Greeks, who probably adopted them from the Egyptians. We are told that the Greeks considered 1t a breach of good manners to enter a house without warn ing the inmates, and that the Spartans gave this notice by shouting their ar rival, while the Athenians announced themselves by using the knocker. Its introduction doubtless came at the time when doors superseded hangings, for the purpose of insuring greater safety or privacy
 In the Greek houses of the better class porter was in constant attendance at the door to admit visitors. Slaves were usually emplTsed in this capacity and were chained to the door posts to prevent their wandering and shirking the monot- ony of the task. They often went to sleep when on duty and in order to awaken them short bar of iron was fastened to the door by chain to be used as rapper by those desiring en- trance to the house
 It is said that this strictly utiltarian rapper, as it was first called, was often wrenched from the door to be used as a weapor of offense by visitors who were not friendly disposed toward the house. holder. later development was a di- rect consequence of this misuse. the next type being in the form of a heavy ring fastened by a strong clamp or plate to the door, thus serving the double pur- pose of knocker and handle.
 From Greece the custom was trans ferred to the Romans. and with the west ern trend of early civilization to nearly every cou ntry of Europe. The introduce tion of knockers to England, where to- gether with Italy and Germany they have attained the greatest artistic develop ment, was no doubt due to the Roman conquest of western Europe and Britain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14

ancient fs rea Nouclre .N the triumph ant coroi idn ct Ntie Chfist, and the birth of the stsir league of nations. This pageant stown .u the 'olise Irn, which seats & people, Fora Succes- sive nights it W. eroW1ed Neal 2O0,- 900 persons viewot thfs Vouasrfui oro- duction during the centenary -trcIa 1G oe 20 to July 13."
 EVENT OF LiFEITME
 Tt cost a large amour .o stage this centenary, but it was wort said Dr. Wells. ''I do not know what it cost perhaps S1.O0O,oOo; but it is worth count less millions to the church and to the kingdom of God. It has more than paid it's way. The registration fee is s. or sl" for family. This covers the entire cost to the individual-and in return he gets a thousandfold. To see this centenary Is the event of a lifetime. The great leaders of the world were there-bishops, educa- tors, missionaries. statesmen. leading Baptist laynan was present at one or the public gatherings in the Coliseum. and in the midst of the exercises he sud- denly exclaimed: "Il be darned if this Methodist church ain't the biggest thing in the world! And am not prepared tc deny his estimate"
 Great? In trying to tell about it 1 have completely exhausted my vocabulary of adiectives," pr. Wells said. Tn look ing over Columbus and Cincinnati, noted that large number of bar rooms were for rent or sale-their doors were closed and the spiders had already begun to weave webs around the doors and win dows. Old John Barleycorn died hard but he is dead; and for him there will be no resurrection The old world is getting better-and no doubt about 1t. The kingdom of God is coming to this world; and some good day the reign of Jesus Christ will be an actual fact from the rivers to the ends of the earth An optimist? Yes, thank God, l am. Why should not a follower of the risen Christ be an optimist? The church, the body Of Christ. is moving on as never before to the spiritual conquest of the world. Yes I feel sure that Birmingham Methodism has caught afresh the spirit of the mas ter. We have had a new view of the needs of the world, and of Christs Tit ness to supply those needs The best days for Birmingham, for America and for the world are the coming days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
CHALLENGE BRYAN
 ID PRODUCE PROOF
 OF HIS STATEMENT
Association Opposed to Suf- frage Sets Out to Defeat the Amendment in at
 Least 13 States

Washington, July 12-The National As sociation Opposed to Woman Suffrage announced today that it had set out to obtain the defeat of the woman suffrage amendment by at least 13 states, and is sued an open challenge to William Jen- nings Bryan to prove statements that he was quoted as making in an address at Montgomery, Ala. that ratification of the federal woman suffrage amend ment would be a sure guarantee of continued and lasting peace" and that the forces of evil are lined up against the ballot for women"
 In answer to the first statement by Mir. Bryan, the association declared that Ger many had been given great consolation" by the Woman's International congress at Zurich attended by a number of American suffrage advocates. Replying to the second assertion, the association said that there was no connection be- tween suffrage and prohibition, as shown in Texas, which defeated woman suf- frage and approved prohibition: on the same day in West Virginia, which gave prohibition a 5000 majority and defeat ed suffrage by 9S000; in Ohio, which de- feated suffrage three times at the polls and adopted prohibition by popular vote, and in California. which after adopting woman suffrage has defeated prohibition three times.
 We ask you and challenge you,' the statement said. ito tell the Alabama leg islature and all other southern legisla- lures just why you are so eager to fasten new problem of reconstruction days upon the south; just why you want to put back the clock 60 years and restore all the race hatred, 'carpet-bag rule and negro domination that existed in the southland from 1866 to 1SS0-and also to state whether the former apostle of the initiative and referendum now advocates that representatives misrepresent the. people, 'embezzle power and mock their constituents because you no longer be- lieve that the purpose of representative goverenment is to represent-or because there is more in it for William Jennings Bryan to advocate woman suffrage than to defend local self government"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
Prominent Men Urge Fair Hearing to The
 Senator From Missouri

T think it is very important" said former Senator Frank S. White last night that Birmingham accord to Sena- tor Reed courteous hearing while he is in Birmingham.
 The great mass of the people of Birmingham do not agree with Sena- tor Reeds views. but that is no reason for denying him hearing and his posi- tion as senator of the United States entities his opinions to respectful at tention
 T have heard talk this afternoon that some of our young men are especially resentful that Senator Reed should come here to voice his criticisms and they have even suggested overstepping the bounds of propriety in their effort to prevent such speaking
 T regret very much to hear that any of them should take such an attitude and 1 sincerely hope they will not persist in it. In a measure Birming- hams reputation for fairness is at stake.
 We should not give the outside world cause to say that we refuse a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
DIR. PRESTON WELLS
 TELLS OF VISIT TO THE
 CENTENARY MEETING
(Contfnued from Page Five.)

from all fields were present You had before you a reproduction of life in every clime-an African village, an African fu- neral a Korean wedding. The visitor sees before him the whole world just as it is. The needs of the world are seen The work of the Christian church in all lands is shown in every detail. In a few days time, the viistor with open eyes can gather a vast amount of information concerning every phase of the world g life.
 ''The biggest single event of the cen tenary was the spectacular pageant, The Wayfarer, presented by $50 actors in cos tune, and assisted by a chorus of 10op voices, Dr. Wells continued. |" The -Wayfarer pictures the release of the world from spiritual bondage, passing through the successive stages from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14

was played at Carrollton, Ala, yester- day and resulted in a victory for the local aggregation by score of to l.
 Negro soldiers from Pickens county, Ala, who participated in the recent war against Germany are to hold a reunion at Carrollton Wednesday July 23, and white as well as colored citizens are cooperating in an effort to make the undertaking a big success. With that end in view it is proposed to raise the sum of $1000 and committees have been appointed to solicit subscriptions not only in Carrollton but in Pickens, Reform, Aliceville, Cochrane and other towns throughout the county. An ef- fort is also being made to have special trains to Carrollton from Reform and Panola for the occasion.
 Teams representing J. L. Walker & company, and local retail merchants in the city league crossed bats on the campus of the Barrow Memorial school yesterday afternoon, and the former team was victorious by score of 6 to ,. The retailers secured lead early in the game and maintained their posi- tion up to the seventh inning, when the Walkers staged a batting rally and drove in four runs. Burris and Saxon were at the points for the victors, while Pritchard and Dezonia did the twirling and receiving for the defeated team. Drake officiated as umpire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
Happening 2 Swordfish
From "Swordfishing." by Horace Whist Stokes. in the Scrihner

From oWord1lshing,' by Horace Winston Stokes, in the Scribner
 Hard a starboardi" came from aloft
 The cook bounded aft Close that hatch sos can hear" he shouted. throwing his whole strength on the wheel. "Thev'va raised one.''
 The sloop turned sharply and the boom swung over her deck Like spider on strand of web, the skipper detached himself from the masthead and came sliding down the forestay into the pulpit the pulpit by the way, is the place Where the harpooner stands when he alrects the blow that may mean $40 or 800 to his vessel An iron support comes up to his thighs With his heavy weapon poised he waits until the bowsprit swings over the fish Leaning outward he looks like preacher exhorting his flock but his language is apt to be diff ferent.
 "Port. came from aloft, and the writ CT sprang to the bows Georgie, the im- promptu cabin boy, was ahead of him. The skipper was ready to strike, his har- poon was poised foot above the water. Down shot his arm and the camera clicked as the harpoon, with a grating noise, tore it's way through flesh am. bone.
 Hard over! Do you want to foul the line?' the skipper screamed.
 The cook leaned on the wheel and the vessel responded. Sezing the keg or which the harpoon rope was wound. he tossed it into the sea. In the meanwhile the shank and pole of the harpoon were lerked from the fish's body. leaving the barb embedded in the wound. Astern, the keg, which was attached to the barb by rope. commenced to spin and threw a cloud of spray ten feet into the air. suddenly the keg was pulled under the water. When it reappeared it was surg ing ahead at the rate of eight knots an hour. It stopped and lay idly floating on the sea. Then it jumped on top of the water. The fish had charged it.
 Tom, an old experienced fisherman, was pulling his oilskins. Others were launching a dory.
 We rowed toward the leg, which had resumed its journey and was passing our bow at lively rate. Tom swung the dory alongside and picked it up. Ws were fast to the swordfish. and our dory commenced to move over the waves. pro pelled by an unseen power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14

hearing to anyone whose views are contrary to ours"
 I am not given to talking and es- pecially do 1 shrink from voicing my views in the press" said ". D. Tynes, Nn ad of the Hardie-Tynes Manufactur- ing company, but I think Birmlng- ham will take a very narrow view oI the greatest question before the world today if we refuse to hear anything but one side of it.
 All of us have been thinking or nothing but winning the war during the past two or three years. It has been brought close home to all of us. Now that it has been won we must look to the future. We older men must not only think what the settlement of after the war problems mean to us but we must bear in the mind the little boys and girls of today. We will be responsible for the conditions under which they will have to live.
 Tt seems to me therefore important that we get every bit of light we can from whatever source. Most of all would I hate to have it said that Bir- mingham was willing to listen to only one side of this great league of na- tions question:.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
To Teach Thrift

From the Ihrift MaSaZlne.
 Before the war the suggestion that
 hrift should be incorporated in the cur 'iculum of the American school system vas treated with scant indifference But >ur wartime economies have quite re- versced public thought in these matters ,r rather there has been aroused an ap- preciation of the fundamental values of
 hrift that did not exist before.
 In nation as wealthy and prosperous $ American, the temptation to thriftlcss- ness is quite impelling. Herbert Hoover recently stated that New York city alone wastes enough food every night after the regular diner hour to feed Belgium.
 The natural drift of the average Amer ican is toward reckless spending and unrestrained waste. It cannot be ques- tioned, therefore, that strong counter forces must remani active, and nowhere is there better opportunity for the sway of these forces than in the cshool room The pliabflity and responsive uual- ties of the youthful mind makes it DOS sibe to lay a foundation of thrift habits through the medium of the schools that will prove of tremendous advantage to this country in the future, and. as each succeeding generation goes forth into active life, the thrift tendencies of the nation will be continually augmented.
 It is matter of national interest that the Nationa. Education association which comprises the great pedagogic body of the nation. has shown apprecia- lion of the need of perpetuating Ameri- can thrift through the processes of edu- cation. In 1915 a thrift committee com- 'osed of members of that organization
 nd the American Society for Thrift was -ormed to study the problems connected with thrift teachings in the schools. This committee has now brought it's labors to the place of practical demonstration by preparing an outline of thrift studies for he schools.
 series of text books is being issued. md, from this beginning, the work will be broadened and developed as fast as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
Girl War Workers

There were many discomforts, even ac- tual hardships, but the girl war worker 8 days in Washington were not all drab a series of rollicking letters from the pen Of Dorothy S. Phillips in the New Red Cross Magazine.
 How can we ever know the true joy and exhilaration of going to ones job ?' she wrote in one. ITO capture that one needs to walk; and walking to work in Washington is an inspiring ceremony.
 With a little skip you run down the steps and take your place in the hurry ing crowds of Eighteenth street. The sun is just creeping over the housetops The air is cool and clear with a touch of frost straight from the fields and the mountains You take a deep breath and with a quick motion throw back your head 'Allons, enfants de la patrie, the inspiring strains of the Marsellaise' leap to your mind and you fall into step, briskly, boldly, prepared to conquer the world For you are walking to work; you are one with this hurrying hetero- genous crowd, these pretty faced cute war workers of the short skirts and far ing fur coats, these navy uniforms, the neat, trim yeowomen, the blue-capped naval officers and these fine looking, erect khaki-clad men. You have reached that pinnacle of which you dreamt al college; you are earning your living. independent, self supporting woman, part of this great machine, the govern ment, which is putting over a war in Europe-with your brains, and your nim- ble fingers and your typie you are push ing forward, building up, creating-."
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 Guatemala's salt industry, which be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
EXCHANGE ADMIRAL
 FOR TWENTY-TWO MEN
Rv Associated Press

London, June 10-Britsh naval author ities are holding at Helsingfors the bol- ;hevik Admiral" Raskelnkoff, to ex- change him and his aide-de- camp for 9 British sailors who have been prison CTS in Russia for some time. Raskelinkoff was captured when e Russian destroyer was taken by the British while engaged ir laying mines in the Baltic
 When the British first proposed his ex- change for 22 sailors, the bolshevik de- murred on the ground that the exchange was not fair, but the admiral's' wife nterfered and persuaded them to make the exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
VICTORY
 IS BEING PROTESTED

New Orleans July 12.-Protest against the Birmingham victory over New Or leans Friday has been forwarded to Southern association headquarters by President Henemann, according to an announcement from him made public here tonight The protest was on the ground that Birmingham pitched Slap nicka. when Little Rock claimed waivers nr him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus Miss, July 13.-(Special) The Sabbath school workers of super visor's district No. , in this, Lowndes county will hold rally at Artesia Sunday afternoon. and the following interesting program has been prepar- ed for the occasion: Condition of the Sunday schools of
 the county and the future outlook" w.. N. Puckett, president Lowndes county Sunday school association. Official report on work accomplish ed during the past year, pr. N D. Guerry, vice president Lowndes county Sunday school association. Spirituality in the Sunday school"
 Mrs. John Bailey, Artesia The adult in the Sunday school" C. c. Anderson, Mayhew. How to build up a Sunday school" J. A. Watson, superintendent Shaeffers chapel Sunday school. The banner class" James Boyd. Ar tesla.
 What is the Sunday school for?" Prof. Dabney Lipscomb, vice president Mississippi industrial institute and college, Columbus. How can we prove to the world that we are laborers together with God in
 our Sunday school work?' J. A. Goree, Columbus.
 The possibilities of reaching and de- veloping our young manhood through Sunday school work" E. E. Galloway, Columbus.
 Report of delegates.
 Round table discussion, What of the future?"
 Adjournment
 Although people in most cities change
 their places of domage in the spring,
 September 1 is the local moving day"
 a md rna tai @ q fS hau applications for homes this year that
 they are finding it impossible to sup
 ply even half of them. Columbus has
 not only the State Industrial Institute
 and College but unusually fine public
 schools a well, and the excellent edu- cational advantages which she enjoys
 induces a number of families to move
 here each autumn. During the past
 few months number of old residences
 have been torn down to make room for commercial structures, as the business district is expanding rapidly, and this is one reason why dwelling houses are so scarce
 Hurley Bailey and Charles Herndon, two white men residing in Pickens
 county, Ala, were recently tried be-
 fore County Judge B. G. Robinson at
 Carrollton on the charge of violating
 the prohibition laws and both were
 convicted. Herndon escaped with a
 fine. while Bailey was placed under bond to await the action of the grand jury, Evidence deduced at the trial of Bailey showed that when officers raid ed his premises they found a 75-gallon still thereon. Notwithstanding the fact that this still was located within 100 yards Of Baileys dwelling house he denied knowledge of it's existence Judge Robinson refused to credit his statement, however, and held him for the grand jury.
 A baseball game between teams re- presenting Fort Barancas, near Pensa cola Fla, and the town of Carrollton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
Four Transports Arrive

New York July 13.-Four transports ar rived here today from Brest with 15,600 troops the Cap Finisterre bringing 2976, the cruiser Pueblo 1889, the cruiser St. Louis 14SS and the Imperator 9452.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14
Origin of Door Knockers

From Door Knock kers-Somethin About Their Origin and Development" Arch itecture Charles Scribner's Sons, Pub fishers, New YorS).
 The origin of door-knockers is almost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14

Guatemala's salt industry, which be- gan soon after the Spanish conquest. now produces nearly 100000 pounds year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14

baseball game between teams re- presenting Fort Barancas, near Pensa- cola Fla, and the town of Carrollton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-14

was played at Carrollton. Ala, yester-
 day and resulted in a victory for the local aggregation by score of to l.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-21
ANTl-RENT HOG
BILL APPEARS
AT THE CAPITOL

Star staff CORE spondcnt nt olympia
OLYMPIA. Jan. gi-'rhc nrat hill
nlmcd ut rent hogs Us ready fur in
PRODUCTION ia the state huuru 90 rope
fescntntives Copies ct che measure
were placed on the deck uf every
legislator last night with "a lrtter
signed by \. A. iiayefeamp. priest
dent of the Anti-tiont PROTECTING
league iu Seattle
Instead ~ che landlords FivuF
the tenant so-day notice. Ne ask
that pU-daY notice BE- given" rnFs
Iiavorcnmp's letter I'm amending
the section whereby the mw specifics
IA three days notice. trrmina'lng ten-
aucy. that the tenant shall have ie
days in which 90 nlo q complaint %
Another amendment would not per
NIT tho landlord 90 collect double
damages. AH ia now the cafe. when
a auuahble between tenant and land
lord develops
1--WE realize az this time FAYE
Havcrcamp'H letter. rwe cannot IN
troduce into the legislature the
measure that would prahlhit profit
crring in leases Ninrty per cent 81
the complaints that have hocn rv-
ported to the United states rental
commission and to the Ambient
i'tontccrins league came from teu-
ants who we're victims Of the lcnae
profitccr Tho average rental IN
crease ia Seattle during the year 1918
Is between 80 and 100 per cent The
Same condition b. true az Tacoma and
other seaport towns which are cs-
perialiy affected
Tho amendments proposed VIII help
eliminate the lease profitecr ilaver
camp mya
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-21
SOLDIERS AID
BOARD SOON TO
OPEN QUARTERS

jobs FOR ii5 men wcrc offered 90
the committee 81 ss service men
ON the first day after they had am.
nounced that they intended Go or.
ganlgs club 20 find employment Tor
discharged soldiers. according 20
Lieut.. H. r, Hanover. one Of tho
organizers. Tuesday.
No plans OF organization have
hcen completed hy the committee.
but they hope 70 have permanent
quarters hy the end 81 the week.
offers OF financial assistance We're
also made TO the committee. hut The
men are not yet Ia position GO
handle the offers. As soon as quar-
tiers are established. the problems of
financial aid for returned soldiers
and obtaining each one a job. VIII
be their first work.
People Interested Ia the movement
can get In touch with Lieut. Han
over by catliug East dfo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-21
NOT GUILTY.
SAYS BURNETT

OLYMPIA, Jan. "a Norman r.
Burnett Monday pleaded not guilty
before Judge John 81. Wilson. when
arraigncd on the charge OF murder
ing hia wife and two children last
summer IN the woods ten mllcu out
side Of the city Huructt r. held on
three flrstdcgrec murder chargea
lie laughs and shouts Ia his county
Jail cell. according To attendants