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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
PENROD AND TOM

From the New York Tribune.
 1 No living American author has been i so successful as Booth Tarkington in
 writing about boys. Penrod, Sam. Will liam Sylvanus Baxter and now Ramsey Mulholland. appeal to the reader as liv- ing and breathing creations. Their hdel- | ity to life is unmistakable. But in one sense Tarkington is misleading in de- picting young America. He falls short
 of the whole truth not in what he writes but in what he leaves unsaid. All the Tarkington youngsters are inarticulate, particularly in the presence of grown ups. They are agreeable, natural boys. these lads of Tarkington, but a little heavy witted. The glib youngster has no
 place in the Tarkington tales. Neither
 Penrod nor Sam nor any of the others is capable of carrying on the traditions
 of Tom Sawyer. They fall short of Tom
 not only in flights of imagination but | in practical performances as well. Nor could any of the Tarkington clan have could neither duplicate Huck's feats of physical prowess nor his talent to talk
 himself out of difficulties. It is possible
 that Tarkington has observed boys just as closely as Mark Twain. The difference
 between Tom and Penrod may be diff
 ference in fact and not in literary imag- lination. The frontiers of boyhood have been restricted. The boys of Parking
 tons Indiana get more supervision than | Twain's Missouri lads They have more
 schooling. more clothes, more home in fluence. They are better trained in the
 sense that they are more hedged in with information and advice. Perhaps this may serve to explain why they do less 1 thinking for themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
ADRIFT' WITH THE TIMES
IN LUCK.

T have no housing problem"
 The tortoise said with glee; NO profiteer fills me with fear, l take my house with me. simply laugh at plumbers
 And carpenters and such. Wno make repairs with iAaguii airs, But charge to beat the Dutch. T carry no insurance.
 No taxes bother me: When I fall asleep and slii1,be- dean My lodgings always free" Oh, happy, happy tortoise
 You're clumsy and you're slow, But many man of the human clan Must envy you, I know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
No Mans Land

There is short section of the high way going out to the ball park that could well be termed No Mans Land,' " fectly good pavement all the way down Third avenue, until you approach the bridge over the creek just before you come to Greens station. This small section of road is unpaved and full of holes, and at times almost impassa ble. Just beyond the bridge the pavement starts again. Now, just why this part of the highway is so notably neglected l have yet been unable to learn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
A WORDY MATTER.

I wish you would explain the league of ns tions in two words" said the inn patient man.
 Tt can't be done, sir" replied Sana- tor Twobble, thoughtfully. Judging from the oratory indulged ir by my coilegues, it would require a speech of at least 10000 words to explln each article ot the league covenant Since there arc 26 articles, that world mean then doubt if the matter wou d be any clearer than it is right now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
WILL SOMEBODY ANSWERs rom the Augusta Chronicle.

From the AuBUStd OHE UIiICTe'
 There is much learned discussion of the morals of the law and the league of nations. If the morals of such a thing do not constitute its law. or if the law is not based on the morals of the matter. then what is law. and what are morals?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
BATTING THE LONG HAIRED
 GENTRY.

You surely don't regret that the war is over?"
 "Why. no" replied the citizen who IS fond of looking for trouble, but during the war I certainly did enjoy asking an orchestra leader whom 1 suspected of being pro-German to play The Star Spangled Banner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Earnest Work Needed in
 Support of Road Measures

Earnest Work Needed m
 Support of Road Measures
 1O IRMINGHAM's mass meeting, to
 O indorse the state highway bill and the proposed highway bond issue bill was we'll attended and was per- vaded by a rare degree of enthusiasm.
 It would seem almost inconceivable that a single member of the legisla ture would oppose either of the bills referred to or do anything to tie the hands of the state highway depart ment; but in order to have the meas ures enacted into law the advocates of good roads must cooperate and make the campaign planned inten- sive. As the highway bill comes up for action Friday, no time is to be lost. Not only Jefferson county, but all the other counties should send strong delegations to Montgomery. In w. s. Keller, Alabama has an exceptionally able highway engineer. There is, perhaps, no abler in this country. He is not only thoroughly equipped technically and thoroughly Ibusiness-Eke, but he is at once earn est, progressive and far-visioned. He
 came to Birmingham to explain the
 provisions of the proposed legislation and to urge that prompt steps be taken to induce favorable action on the part of our lawmakers. MT. Keller pointed out with emphasis that Tiff the state highway bill was de- feated then the five million-dollar federal appropriation would be lost to Alabama. That would throw Alabama back for years and would advertise us as backward and slow-going state, because it would be the only state that failed to avail itself of the govern ment's liberal offer. ...
 As for the road bond issue bill, it should meet with no opposition, for the money sought to be raised for a great system of trunk lines would not fall upon the taxpayers, but would come out of the automobile license revenue, with which it is proposed to create a sinking fund to take care of the securities. And as the greater the mileage of good roads the greater the economy in operating an auto-car or auto-truck, every far-sighted owner of car or truck will be heartily in favor of applying the license tax to the object named.
 Time was when people had to be educated up to the economic value of good roads; but that time has passed. No one is so dull of understanding today as not to see how farm values are enhanced and how commerce is developed by the building of first class highways.
 The entire state should be aroused on the pending measures. Certain it lis that every public-spirited citizen should have his shoulder to the wheel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
THE DIMINISHING DOLLAR

From the Providence Journal.
 According to what they are telling us about the reduced value of money, 1t ap- pears that every little dollar added to what you've got makes just about 5O cents more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Hustle in Evidence

seems to be the favorite way Birming- ham people entertain, amuse and con duct themselves" said Clay Crumpton. "I have frequently heard remarks from people from all parts of the country residents of the Magic City. And no matter whether they be from New York or small country town in south Louisiana they always carry the same l enjoy a little trip to Birmingham, if for nothing else, just to see how the people hustle"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
WIDE AWAKE TOWN.

"Toadvine's gettin' to be mors e-ti- fled every day"
 "How's that, Hiram?"
 We've got one of them Tot dog palaces now-stays open half -h aGnt too. aTain't nothin onusual tc see dozen people stirrin' about Main stEef at ten-thutty o'clock, actin like they warn't never goin' to bed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10

come famous. For instance, WlillaIn J Long of Providence, R. l.. has been awarded the "croix de cruller" for being the champion doughnut eater of the A E. F. He consumed 24s doughnuts in A hours, 60 more than his nearest competi- 1 tor.
 [ Things must indeed be topsyturvy in Vienna. A local paper says, "A fine re- public where men serve as cooks and women sit around in saloons, smoking, playing cards and talking politics while their husbands darn socks and feed the children" Looks like the newer free- dom"
 After addressing a scathing denuncia- ton to the suffragists of Alabama, in which there are threats of libel suits and other matters of equal gravity. the anti suffragists subscribe themselves, With due consideration" from which we in Ter that they mean no conSlueratioh whatsoever
 While we are discussing the high cost of living, profiteers and kindred sub jects, it is interesting to note that theatre ticket agencies sold grand stand seats for the Pershing parade in
  to $10 or more. A recent photograph of MT. and Mrs. Caruso, taken on their return to Amer ica, shows Mrs Caruso wearing happy smile. That ought to impress her aristocratic family who shuddered when she married Enrico < x x | Only few years ago Wilhelm was go- about making bombastc speeches at which all Europe smiled. From the Ho- henzollern point of view those were the good old days.
 Although the Germans made strenuous efforts to paralyze Belgian industry for years to come. it is reported that Bel gium will soon be striking her pre-war gait
 1 There is no one more adept at giving a snappy military salute than General Pershing but the warmth of New Yorks welcome forced him to abandon it and wave his cap.
 President Wilson fears that our friends across the water are not in as good kumor as they have been. Shouldn't wonder. The Senate must be getting on their nerves. too.
 1 Some weeks ago when it was an- nounced that the cost of living would soon drop, many a hopeful citizen put his ear to the ground He's still waiting to hear something.
 "Oh, madam, please don't. Not that" Thus spoke General Pershing to wom- an who tried to kiss him. Peace hath her perils more to be feared than war. | !. x # I A number of southern gentlemen are prospective candidates for the presi- dency, which has been too long without old-fashioned southern cooking. A | The Breton farmer is selling butter for $1. 50 a pound and makes almost as much in the course of a year as a gasoline merchant.
 l y * E
 MT. Wilson's respect for the United States Senate iss not incompatible with a certain amount of irritation at the way it conducts itself. | :s < % As one of the Tate joiners' Uncle Sam would cut figure in the league of na- tions little in keeping with his past per formances and his future prospects. l contemporary claims prohibition has made kidney disease more prevalent. Doctors seem to think otherwise. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
sHE\ OUGHT TO MEET GEORGE

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The daughter of the Sultan of. Suiu has arrived in Chicago, where she is to be educated. It is to be hoped that part of her education will consist is bscom- ing acquainted with George Ade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Unrest Among Negroes Charged to |. w. w.


 1G ASTERN newspapers are seeking 29 an explanation for the unrest among negroes.
 The New York Evening Sun, in recent editorial, confessed itself mys- tified and refused to believe that such disturbances are altogether the result of real or fancied oppression of the negro. Major Moton, principal of the famous Tuskegee institute, which with Hampton, has done so much for the advancement of negroes in the south, has issued timely warning to the members of his race, declaring that there was never before so little cause for violence and resentment.
 The New York World thinks "ne- groes everywhere will do well to heed theaadvice of President Moton of Tus- kegee, whose condemnation of lawless- ness is especially directed at members of his own race"
 The World believes that most of She hostility of the blacks is due to agents of Industrial Workers of the World. It is referring, doubtless, to the north and east, where there is widespread discontent among negroes, many of whom have migrated from the south to become disillusioned in their new environment. They are, therefore, more than willing to listen to trouble makers. Speaking of professional agi- tators, the World says:
 No intelligent negro can doubt l. for an instant that such influences
 are more than ordinarily danger
 ous to members of his own race. M The great problem involved in their
 industrial. political and social ad-
 vancement is not to be solved by
 hatred. disorder and terror Blacks yielding to such exhortations do
 more than further the deviltry of
 the malcontents who use them as
 catspaws. They heap suffering and
 sorrow upon themselves.
 As The Age-Herald stated some days ago, there has been little or no friction between the whites and the blacks in the Birmingham district, where there is large industrial pop ulation of both races. This may be due to the fact that there is no tol- .eration for agitators here. It will be srecalled that when the I. w. w. tried to gain foothold in Birmingham year or two ago, it was given such cold reception by laboring men that no progress was made. So far as The Age-Herald is aware, there is no rec ognized branch of the l. w. w. in this district. This organization Is a menace to any community in which it rears its ugly head.
 America Gets Acquainted
 With Gen John J. Pershing 7F HE reception given General Per y shing in New York, which will reach its climax in great parade to- day, is stirring the imagination of the entire country. In sense, it is the whole of America, and not one city, which welcomes Perching home after two years of service abroad
 It is curious fact that we are not as we'll acquainted with the command er-in-chief of the American expedi- tionary forces as the French and Brit ish are. Until the punitive expedition into Mexico he was simply one of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
TWENTY YEARS AGO
 IN THE AGE-HERALD
Events recorded September 10, 1899.

Capt Dreyfus was found guilty by , a prejudiced .courtmartial at Rennes yesterday, although the proof of his in- nocence seemed conclusive. Riots be-
 tween opposing factions have already begun and Paris is reported jubilant
 over the result. By vote of five to two, Dreyfus was condemned and sen- fenced to 10 years imprisonment Great indignation is expressed in Am
 erica.
 James B. Eustis, ambassador to
 France during the Cleveland adminis- tration and former United States Sena- tor from Louisiana. died at his sum-
 mer home at Newport last night The Transvaal crisis is unchanged.
 but it seems that war is no nearer than
 it was a week ago.
 T. G. Hewlet left yesterday for Peru,
 Indiana, as representative of the
 state fair association to close a deal for the midway" attractions Leaders of the Youngbio,l faction of the republican party in Alabama held a secret caucus yesterday in the office
 of Julian A. Bingham, co.iectov of in- ternal revenue. Neither State Chair man William Vaughn no- Postma ster J. ". Hughes attended the meeting Ar approaching wedding of much ia. terest to Birmingham society is that of Miss Rosabel Runyon and MT. Felix |Drennen which will take place Wednes- day evening, October II. at the
 Church of the Advent.
 A PATHETIC SPECTACLE From the Houston Post. Luke McLuke tells some very 'awk-
 ward and painful truths about married life, but the most pathetic spectacle
 this world affords is the emptyhanded old bachelor arriving at the terminals of life with so years of selfishness and downright meanness behind him. VICTOR PREFERS CONGRESS From tho Chicago News. Victor Berger's vigorous efforts to serve the country in Congress rather than in the penitentiary are flatter- ing to Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10

BEGINNING THE DAY - Lord. what n breath is. this today, that stirs the leaves and fans my face. Restore my soul also with n breath from Thy place. Blow upon me with Thy winds. Refresh me as from the hills of heaven. I yearn for Thee, Ianguishing. Having thee, | lean as an hart. Amen.-H. w. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
THE IDEA.

T see where detectives found 20 quarts of liquor in gentleman's furnace," remarked MT. Jagsby, who was glancing over his morning paper. Dear mel" exclaimed Mrs. Jagsby. Didn't he expect to have a fire in his furnace all winter::"
 "Now, that's just like woman! Do ycu think 20 quarts of liquor would last a man all winter, unless ne were keep ing it for a souvenir"
 -pAITI. COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
GOOD REASON TO FEAR.

T don't understand it."
 What are you taking about?"
 The clerk you hired the other day sets uneasy every time stranger comes into the office and asks for him by name"
 "I think I can explain that Our new clerk was a top sergeant in tho army and just trifle 'hardboiled.' I suspect of a husky young chap who was for nierly a private in his company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Hard to Get Quarters

"T begin to realize that the scarcity of homes and the dearth of offices in Birmingham is not mere newspaper talk. said pr. L. L. Gwaitney, editor of tho Alabama Baptist, flor I have put in several days. in trying to find a suitable place in which to live and a comfortable corner in which to con- due. my editorial work. Since com ing to Alabama from Virginia I have lived in the southern, middle and northern parts of the state and now am going to try it for a while in the center. for all roads in Alabama lead to Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Lock Your Mail Boxes

People are very careless in leav- ing their postoffice boxes unlocked after taking out the mail" said Post master R. B. Smyer yesterday, and for several days we have been watch ing at the postoffice and on investiga- tion have found several boxes closed but unlocked. We are of the opinion that persons opening them to get the mail just give the doors or boxes, as the case may be, push in closing them and they fail to lock. If the boxes are left open thieves are sure to go into them and we are urging that every box be locked after taking what mail matter there is in 1t. The various firms and business houses sending porters and other employees for the mail should impress on them the importance of seeing that the box is locked before leaving the postoffice."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10

True hope is swift and flies with swal- lows wings,
 Kings it makes gods, and meaner crea-
 lures kings --Ricbard III. x x *
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10

Remittances can be made at current rate of exchange. The Age-Herald will not be responsible for money sent through the mails. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10

As Sir Edward Grey came in for the venemous hate of the Germans being described in German print as having Ia cancerous growth in place of heart" and many other things of the same order, I will give some side lights on his character from the memories of Prince Lichnowcky, who was Germanys ambassador to Great Britain. Bear in mind that the Prince was Sir Edward Grey's diplomatic antagonist being the accredited agent of his imperial gov ernment to the Court Of St. James.
 Sprung from an old north England family and landowners from whom the statesman Earl Grey is also descended. he (Sir Edward Grey) joined the left wing of his party and sympathized With the Socialists and pacifists. He can be called socialist in the ideal sehse, for he applied his theories even in private life, which is characterized by great simplicity and unpretentiousness. altho he is possest of considerable means All display is foreign to him. He has a small residence in London, and never gave dinners, except officially, at the -oreign office on the Kings birthday If, exceptionally. ne asked a few guests to his house. it was a simple dinner or luncheon in small circle, with parlor- maids for servants.
 The week-ends he spent regularly in the country like his colleagues, but not at large country house. parties He lives mostly in his cottage in the New Forest i taking long walks. and Is passionately fond of nature and ornithology. His simple, upright manner insured him he esteem even of his opponents who were more easily to be found in home than in foreign political circles. Lies and intrigue were foreign to his nature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
A PATHETIC SPECTACLE
VICTOR PREEERs CoNCREss

From tho Chicago News Victor Berger's vigorous efforts to
 serve the country in Congress rather than in the penitentiary are flatter- ing to Congress
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-01
BHdReport Rrifa

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yesterday 'N" IN hIrSwond
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New Finn In M.

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BRIDGEPORT
NEWS
Leave news items for Tho 1n,.,-
SSEencer at Hickcy's New. 80.
SSe!oy q Reeds DruK Store ~ ~
''oseport Hardware Company
Lodge Plans Home Com, q, ~

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nen,no ga attair TO be given BY m,
~ t', moe OF the Order Of United Mon
u ~ ms city. In honor Of the bonc-co. ,,
,ms Oh me last OF the twenty-three me-
comn, VINO were in the service OF ~.
,oS anry during. the war. Following ,hc
, ,,aI meeting Tuesday evening, sn".
~, program will be rendered I'D Tp+
""c"coh Will be the concluding fca.u u d
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-01
Hellaire Briefs

Logan Potts has rccnrnas ~
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r voru on West Twenty-third s,roo Ear
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h mrS' Tw"nt-third street. have r o,,,. OF
.tivo. -, ',rr q weekend yisi, with roi,
!. ha EDNA H"nthorn. Of Rose 1,r,
Akron '" from visit with friends =,
and ~, margaret. daughter If Mr.
third xtrco, pm Cor bort. of Twenty
49, NI'"r' IS HON" from a visi, r.',,
nor aunt at Maynard VISIT with
MA Mad'<on T. AIdr"dsc. Of rronl,,
Park H'F N Epworth
.- oonn Dronia, of Noble strno, rc.r,,.,
Nm pn. ''s't with friends q, N,,. urm"'
two w. n.o y. n SG'ns has returned nr,nr
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-01
Many Want Water

Mayor 'ulo"rtson and Water Works
superintendent Lows say tina, all par.
sons on "HSt Tw"nty-thIrd ,rree, with
our Two exceptions have stated ihat they
VIII uSs c!ty water II a Ilnc IS land -.
'rat part OF IN" town. About IS ha,a,
"ts"'ned th",r Intentions OF using III,
CITY water II limo IS put down
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-01
Services Well Attenda6'

mo regular services whichay
quoted under the auspices Of Ii,
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mall on North Fifth street ycste
'"Fn""n wCr" again we'll atIA'
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Another Western n-ar.

.tn soIo lockwood and May Allison !,
,ra ou'an Shuttles." will be the nain -
o.aCI'on at the Family theatre hi. "a.
go loon and evening. and all who oni,,
o'st IN real western drama aro 10y
,b p'cased, In addition Ch,.,,
tI "ap!'h Will be seen in "rrInIs Tbo,,
Die. RIO, OF laughter 'p's 1hor-