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The courier-index., 1919-09-12
EXPLAINS CAUSE OF MY0PIA
Physician Asserts It 10 Caused by oh- structior of Outflow of Lymph,
 Due to Museuisr Effort

The assumption that close applica- ton Is the cause of myopia or near sightedness is not regarded as a sat 1sfactory explanation. In & recent num- Der of the Lancet the theory is sdvo- cated by Dr. Ethridxe Green that the primary and essential cause is sn ob- struction of the outflow of the lymph. The obstruction may he produced by severe muscular effort. such as lifting feavy weights, when feeling of ten sion is always experienced in the eyes, which appear, in extreme cases. to be starting from the head. This is more especially the cause of progress sive myopia among warehouse men. porters and others whose work in wolves excessive effort, while with those engaged in sedentary occupa- lions the form of exercise taken may be responsible, as wrestling. rowing digging and also coughing. Thus when signs of commencing myopia appear anything likely to increase the intraoc- ular tension should he avoided. There Is no need to avoid reading.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12

fronted" goose, and many species Of ducks which are sought as game in other attitudes.
 The region ia known as tundra country"-devoid of trees, swampy. with many lakes, and of no possible usefulness for agriculture or any oth- CT purpose. If, however, the wildfowl are there safeguarded on their breed ing grounds. 1t will be permanent source of game and food supply for Alaska and the entire Pacific coast.
 In order that this may come to pass. 1t is necessary that the birds shall be protected during the mating season against the wholesale slaughter which formerly was conducted by pot-hunt- CTS and alleged sportsmen from year to year-a method commonly adopted being to drive the helpless creatures into pens built for the purpose, where they were ruthlessly murdered.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
ssouses of Presldent..

In connection with the efforts to re- store the birthplace of Theodore Roosa. welt, at 28 East Twentieth street New York, it Is recalled that an attempt was made several years ago to acouire the old house in which President James Monroe died. The project never got beyond the placing in 1905 of a memorial tablet on the house.
 The old house, one of the archaic structures in the city, and much the worse through years of neglect is on the northwest corner of Lafayette and Prince streets. For years the lower portion was used as a junk shop. It still presents the characteristics of the well-to-do residence during the early part of the last century-three stories high, with dormer windows protruding from the attic. The house was built by Samuel L. GOuverneur, who mar ried one of Monroe's daughters.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
PROPERLY PROUD OF HOTEL
Citizens of Alexandria, La, Hare Right to Boast of Their Mag
 nificent caravsnsary.

Alexandria, La, is known through out the South as the little town with the big hotel Strangers always re- mark the incongruity Of the metropol- itan edifice apparently fallen by acci- dent into this quiet little place.
 Il seems that in Alexandria's ante hotel days, a wealthy man and his small dog were stopping at the town inn. One day the innkeeper and guest had lively argument over the dog. Its owner replied that he and his dog would not be among those present at the inn in the future and departed proudly, intimating darkly that the iIhkeeper would be sorry. He then made good his threat by building q hotel such as Alexandria had never dreamed of seeing, and here dog and master took up their residence and gathered to themselves all the tran sient trade of the town.
 Alexandria wears its hotel proudly, trifie self-consciously. It Is the show place of the town and It's as beTuNe stohe Rrdhueuf cVhihdhus io spect and deference. town that boasts a hotel inclosing marble halls ending in grand staircase and Spanish patio adorned with fountain as an extra attraction must assume an air of dignity in Keeping with its importance.
 Alexandria's other claim to notice is the fact that orGy n few years ago the Louisiana leg mS.ur conducted a series of spirited arguments as to the removal of the state capital from Baton Rouge to Alexandria. In the end Alexandria lost out and was forced to console itself with the fame 1t acquired from It's big hotel.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
The Green-Eyed Monster.

Europe's growing jealousy of Amer ica is revealing Itself more plainly every day. Even France Is not i'm mune from the propaganda of the green-eyed monster, for Le Matin, one of the largest and most influential of Paris newspapers, has come forward with the assertion that the jazz band idea did not originate iD the United States, but that French cats were trained to emit the same kind of dis cords more than century ago. We expect to be informed next that the Declaration of Independence was copied from French almanac, and that Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettys burg oration won second prize at French high school commencement in the era of Louis XIV.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
Where Gasoline Cant Ca.

The automobile may have won at verdun, says the billets and remounts division, but the horse has won more victories than he has hairs on his ton knot-fOr. say they, no victory could have been afNained, no push could have succeeded, unless the horse was on the job to pull the guns forward, to take up the rations, the water, the am munition, through mud where trucks could not go, or over shell-swept ground equally impossible for the gasoline vehicle.-Stars and Stripes.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
Plea for poos.

The first wee& that Representative Vensble of Mississippi was in congress dred-and- -fifty-word speech about dog he used to own, and he still is getting letters telling him what fine speech it was. The speech was plea for pre- paredness. in which he pointed out that little dogs always are in hot water, but that mastiffs have only a minimum of difficulties and can enjoy afternoon siestas and such.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
HERE BIRDS FIND SANCTUARY
Area in Delta of Yukon River, Value less for Other Purposes, is Nov
 ProfitabIy Employed.

The most important. and by far the largest in extent, of our national "refuges" for the preservation of wild birds is vast area in the delta of the Yukon river, proclaimed as such by an edict from the White House just ten years ago.
 It is an area approximately equal to Massachusetts, and the most valu- able feather species concerned are wild geese and wild ducks, which breed there in countless numbers.
 There is found the Droper home nF
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
} SILLY" REMARKS

respective of history an of bitten receives a different D that given by contempo- kke this comment for ex- ksident succeeded on this because he acted without l without constraint in a that was gotten up more befit of his party than for f the nation and the honor 3 We pass over he silly
 the president; for the
 the nation we are willing Nof oblivion shall be drop them and that they shall k repeated or thought of. Pt an abstract from an edi- De New York Sun or the Tribune. Nor were the quoted above taken from public utterances of Sen- exter or Senator Sherman |hcCormick. They are from
 that was printed in the that was printed in the Pnd have no reference to wilson. The president in as Abraham Lincoln. The rks' were the Gettysburg hnstlan Science Monitor.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
victor Hugo fer Japanese Reader.


 The works of Victor Hugo have been translated into Japanese. to be pub lished in monthly series of 12 vol umes beginning with June. '"rhe trans lators," says the Herald of Asia, ''in- clude literary men of known standing. whose names are guarantee of con- scientious work. Many of the great French authors works have already been translated into Japanese, one of these, Les Miserables," having been dramatized by the late Genichiro Flu kuchi but this Is the first time a trans iation of Hugo's complete works has been attempted. The appearance of the new publications will confer 6 great boon upon the public, who evince a strong hunger for inspirations of the sort supplied by the illustrious French author.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
SWEEPS UP BUR CLOVER SEED
 WITH A STREET SWEEPER

Had the land been as smooth as if the bur clover seed on about 25 acres in little over day, sweeping them in windrows, and from there l am scattering the seed over my fields
 Had the land been as smooth as it should have been and free from weeds and crab grass, the sweeper would have made perfect job of it, think. As it was got enough burs to SOW 200 acres at cost of less than one-tenth what it would have cost to have swept them by hand.- M. c. Graham, in The Progressive Farmer.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
soS1s C MoRAs.

ot Nevada County) .' 7 ,sr Democratic Nomina Governor of Arkansas IVY PLATFORM
 d 1 will be the Governor ssoule, not of any faction ;ys all my time to the bus,, ',, \, State. My policy will $ all the departments ad- with economy and dem nnlicity; abolish useless commissions; STOP TIE II r DEBT THAT THREAT HOME BUILDER; pre- .,eation of debts for inn districts, except upon l by acts referable to those nav them; improved high IN constructed and main- Increased vehicle taxes, paid xho use the roads; the tion of labor; the impar- {ement of all laws, that life Ety may be proteced, and ment of our schools, col Inc university as the surest for the preservation of Ind happiness. WE MUST n ILLITERACY.
 tAdv. ]
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
unmedsIed Heroes.

Among the heroes of the war is the man who uncomplainingly goes with out the things to which he has been accustomed in order that he may quiet ly do his bit. Only comparatively few of them ever get into the limelight, but in the scheme of patriotism they share honors with those who wear the uni forms and shoulder the muskets- Berkshire Eagle
The courier-index., 1919-09-12

We have about concluded, after carefully watching the effect of re- form legislation, that the world will not ebcm oeog niosdshrdluetaoin not become so good in our time that it will cease to be interesting. Columbus Ohio State Journal.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
To Take Unclaimed Deposits.

English banks have $5OO,O00,OOG of unclaimed deposits which the govern ment proposes to take over, for use in meeting public expenses, holding itself liable to the owners who may claim the money at any future time A bill before parliament provides that every bank shall report all deposits and se- curities that have remained unclaimed for six years.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
ROOM FOR ARGUMENT

Capt. Al Waddell relates weird experience he encountered lover there" It was during mess and the orderly officer, glaring down the long table, demanded if there were any complaints about the food. Priv ate Jones rose slowly and extended his cup:
 Taste this sir" he said.
 The officer took sip, hesitated moment and said scathingly: Very excellent soup l call it."
 "Yes sir, agreed Jones, But the corporal says it's tea, and the cook served it as coffee, and just now l found toothbrush in it, sir" Los Angeles Times.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12

s position in a store. in ||.snsas. "a l am now em- she store as Saleslady N about 3O-years of age A sol l reference. Respect.
 ''0' Little Rock, Ark. a31p
The courier-index., 1919-09-12
ID WATER' PAINT

E asks our opinion about Plllty of using cold water outside of his farm build water paint is in the na-
 lcimlne and may do all |nslde work but will give | protection against the pne Of the principal advan- pants is that the oil pene- wood and preserves it. 1 true of cold water paint. Efesslye Farmer.
The courier-index., 1919-09-12

School shoes for boys and girls the kind that look nice and wear we'll at Gilberg's F6
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
WISHES SHE'D GOT
It YEARS AGO
Mrs. Wisdom Would Have
Been Happier Had She
Found Tanlac Sooner

IF I had gotten hold of Tanlac 20
years ago l would have been a hap
pier and healthier woman. instead Of
suffering like l did," said Mrs. Kate
Wisdom. who formerly lived at Nor
man. Okla. but now resides at Clovis,
n. M
For 20 years." she continued, 81 had
been sufferer, off and on, from indi-
gestlon. rheumatism and other trou-
bles. After eating anything / would
bloat up with gas that kept me in
misery, my heart would beat like a
trip hammer and ! would get short of
breath. l didn't sleep at all well and
would often have to sit up in bed be-
fore I could breathe with any ease and
by morning 1 would be all tagged out
Rheumatism in my arm and shoulder
hurt me terribly and my joints would
get so stiff l could hardly use my arm
at times.
Soon after beginning with Tanlac
my appetite improved AMI / can now
eat anything L want. / soon got rid
of that bloating and the pressure on
my heart was relieved. / tried many
other medicines for my troubles, but
found no relief till I took Tanlac.
am row feeling all right and Tanlac
has been such benefit to me that
have told many others about it and
they say it is helping them, too"
All druggists sell Tanlac-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
Don't Burn and Blister
Your Skin With Lini-
ments and Plasters
Trying to Cure Your Rheu-
matte Aches and Pains

Whenever you suffer from an attack of
rheumatism, your muscles and joints ache
and hurt, it's but natural to try to stop the
pain. Such relief, however is only tempo
rary and sooner or later the aches and agony
return than before because the
poisons all the time accommodating in the
blood
The necessary treatment is to remove the
real cause of the aches and pains-cleanse
the blood of those impurities which multiply
unless the proper treatment is applied.
Do this before another attack, before your
joints swell and you lose the use of the
parts affected Get yourself bottle of the
well-known Plough's Prescription C-2223 and
package of 2223 Liver Pills. Take one pill
at bedtime; the following morning begin the
Liquid Ploughs Prescription C-2223 treat
ment, taking teaspoonful doses three times a
day in half glass of water. Wear suitable
clothing, do not expose yourself in damp
weather and abstain from the of red
meats and pastry.
are very few drugs which have any value
in the treatment of Chronic Rheumatism
and those named are used in the preparation
of Plough's Prescription C-2223.
The manufacturers have much faith in
the merit of Plough's Prescription C-2223
that they will refund the price of two $3.50
bottles if you do not get the relief which
you expected.
Your nearest druggist can supply you with
Ploughs Prescription C-2223 at S1.5O a
bottle, or the 1928 Laboratory, Memphis
Tenn, will send to you prepaid. on receipt of
price Clip and mail this for sample of 1929
Liver Pills and leaflet which tells you all
about this real rheumatic treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
Birmingham Postoffice
Does $23, 900, 900 Business
Postmaster Smyer One of Few Democratic Witnesses in
Washington Not Subjected to Grilling-Tracy
Lay Is Again Promoted
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

and was prepared to debate the re-
lative merits of the two parties with
| the witness when Mr.. Smyer made it
plain that he had had no intention of
even discussing politics much less as
sailing the republican organization.
Mr. Smyer then spoke a good word
for the supervisors of the various de-
partments of first class post office.
he explained that in matter of salary
| they suffered because of lack of organi-
cation support. Men under the supervi-
sers said Mr.. Smyer, were members of
unions which protected them and fought
their battles for them, while the super
visers were forced to proceed single
handed. AS result, according to the
witness, supervisors are not paid pro-
portionately as large salaries as those
serving under their direction
Save for the embryonic scolding
which Stevenson promised because of
misund Mr.. Smyer was one
of the few first class postmasters ap-
escaped without a rebuke or embarrass-
ment. C. M Selph. postmaster at St.
Louis, was one of the most unfortunate
In stating his case he spoke of the
social obligations confronting first
class postmasters. This aroused Steep-
erson who proceeded to prod the witness
without mercy.
Selph, in course of the hazing, was
asked about his campaign contributions
The witness declared that such ques-
tioning was unfair. The member of
the commission then declartd it evident
that Selph refused to testify. Where
upon, the witness admitted that he had
spent money in efforts to get demo-
Gratis into office.
He stated that gave $500 to the Wood
row Wilson campaign in 1916, and since
then had contributed to three congress
sional campaigns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
Bout Face" Subject
of Lecture at Strand
by DIR. John Mcneil

DIR. John Mcneil will speak again to
men at the Strand theatre Sunday after
noon at o'clock and his subject will
be "Bout Face" This is a significant
subject and will be handled in won
derful manner by DR.. MCNEIL Sunday
afternoon.
The attendance last Sunday was large
and indications are that this series of
meetings will be one of the most helpful
of many years.
One of the delightful features of tn
meetings is the music under the direc-
ton of Forest Dabney Carr.
Every man in the city is urged to be
present next Sunday as Dr. Mcneil will
have something to say that will chal-
lenge the men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18

Washington. October 17.-(Special)
The Birmingham postoffice, as result
of its own operation and in its capacity
of clearing house for other Alabama
post offices, does an annual business Of
2S,0O0,O0O.
This was information given the con-
gressional commission on postal sala-
ries by R. B. Smyer. Birmingham post
master, who has just returned home
after a business trip to Washington.
Mr.. Smyers testimony dealt chiefly with
the growth and development of the
postal business throughout the United
States, a growth and development max
inG it necessary for a first grade bust
ness man to give an office his undivid-
ed attention.
In former days" said Mr.. Smyer, "a
postmaster could turn the affairs of
the office over to his assistant, and
give his attention to his private BUSH
ness. He could be lawyer or a doctor
or a merchant and at the same time
satisfactorily discharge his duty to the
government. That day has gone. Now,
q POoeiAoobCI VI a LII 81 CLASS OLGlCe
serve the office continuously. He has
no opportunity to give attention to any
personal business"
Representative Stevenson of Mime
sofa, member of the commission, and
jealous of the good name of the repub-
Hcan party, became impressed with the
idea that Mr.. Smyer, in referring to the
comparative ease with which the duties
of postmaster were discharged in other
days, and taking a gratuitous fling at
the party which predominated at that
time. He was on guard in a moment,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
MRS. BASHINSkY URGES
"FIELD OF HONOR"

Washington, October 17.-(Special)
Mrs. L. NJ Bashinsky of Troy, former
state president of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy. and one of the
prominent women of Alabama. urges
members of Congress to insist on legis-
lation providing a Field of Honor in
the United States
In such field. Mrs. Bashinsky says,
mothers Of sons killed in the war
against Germany want their boys
buried. She makes the suggestion that
a field touching the Mount Vernon es-
tate would be most appropriate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
ALABAMA BOARD TOO
LATE TO GET BLANK ETS

Washington, October 17.-(Special)
The board of economy and control for
the state of Alabama came to Washing
ton too late to secure a preferential
rate on surplus army blankets. The
board wanted 1000 pairs of shoes and
1000 blankets.
The war department announced that
there had never been a preferential
rate on shoes, but that the governor of
Alabama had been furnished a prefer
entail rate on blankets-which rate.
when the governor failed to respond,
was withdrawn the end of September.
II is understood the supplies were
needed for use of the convict depart
ment of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
Engineers to Meet
at Civic Association

Dr. l. N. Kuglemass, professor of
chemistry at Howard college, will adj
dress the Birmingham chapter of the
American Association of Engineers this
evening in the rooms of the Civic asso-
citation at Sis o'clock. Interest is grow
ing in the meetings of this club which
are held on the first and third Satur-
days
The club was organized last June
with eight members but the member
ship has grown until there bersetaoin
bership has grown until there is
at present a membership of eighty.
and new members are being enrolled
continually. The meeting tonight prom
Uses to be of unusual interest. for in adj
dition to the talk by DR.. Kuglemann.
several matters of importance will be
discussed. President c. r. Gates of the
local chapter urges all members to be
present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
TRACY LAY GIVEN
ANOTHER PROMOTION

Washington, October 17.-(Special)
Tracy Lay, Albanian in the consular
service, stationed at Paris, has been adj
vanced from the eighth to the fifth
class, and ordered to Washington to
serve as assistant to the director of
the service.
Mr.. Lay is son of Captain w. P. Lay
of Gadsden, is an Auburn graduate, and
not many years ago, was in business
in Birmingham.
His work in Washington, it is under
stood, will have much to do with legis-
lation effecting the consular service.
The promotion is one of Importance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
.SOUTHERNERS CELEBRATE
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Washington, October 17.-(Special)
The southern society of Washington
according to announcement today will
dance at the Willard, October %, in
celebrating the league of nations.
The southerners it is understood, will
celebrate their allegiance to the idea
contained in the proposed league COW
enant. For there will be no league of
nations by that date.
Clarence J. Owens, who formerly
lived in Alabama, is president of the
society.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
PROMINENT ALBANIAN
is CALLED BY DEATH

Washington. October 17.-(Special)
Brigadier General w. T. Rossell, re-
tired, who died this week at the age
of ~, and was buried with military
honors in Washington, was an Alaba
milan who reflected credit on his native
state.
He was born near Mobile, and 20
years ago, was engineed in charge of
government works in that city. Later.
he was commissioner of the city of
Washington. His son, Trent Rossell,
was a student at the University of
Alabama in 1899.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
SIS
Shirts
ofSilky Fibers

n HEY'RE hard to distin-
guish from real Silk
Shirts, and the patterns are
as good as any of the highest
priced Silk Shirts about
town. Youscan see a big dis
play of these in our window.
But don't get confused as to
the fabric, for they're
silk fibers that will
wash without fading
and retain their lustre.
Shirt Shop, Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
Union Suits
For Men

HERE'S the best buy in
- town, for these are
heavy knit ribbed Union
Suits. Cotton, Of course, but
they're standard make, and
this same quality bought to-
day is worth more in case
lots than our price to you.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18

From floor of shaft to apex. the Wash
ington monument is $50 feet 51a inches
high: the shaft itself is 500 feet 81
inches. the small pyramid which tops
the shaft being IS feet. The base is
So feet III incres square. The walls are
Is feet thick at the base of the shaft
and tapen to Is inches thick at the top.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
SOC
Ties
of All Silk

DIG, full Four-in-Hands-
- were we to remove the
price tags from any one of
these Ties and ask you to
guess the price, we wager
you would say a price equal
to almost d GU bic what
they're marked.