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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
REMARKABLE IDEA

 From the Louisville Courier-Journal. ~ OvERNOR O'Neal, of Alabama. 7 says to the anti-lynching confer
 ence in Carnegie hall, New York: Lynching can be ended by vesting in governors the power to remove sheriffs who permit the criminal to pass from the grasp of the law to the clutches of the mob. The record of race riots and mob violence in the north in the last de- cade shows that neither north nor south could point at the other the finger of scorn. Lynching is a wrong for which the whole country must bear the re- sponsibility.
 What a remarkable idea!
 The disposition of governors to exer- else such power would depend very large ly upon the dispositions of governors. In many cases the governor would find an excuse for the sheriff and decline to turn him out of office. A democratic sheriff might be, with ostentatious ado, removed from office-kicked out so to speak-by q republican governor. A re- publican sheriff, might be thrown down the courthouse steps, figuratively, by g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
DueIing and Swearing

The dueling oath required of office, holders is relic of the past, said D. B. Grace. Every official is required to make oath that he will not send, or rt- ceive challenge, or aid and abet others p so doing, during his term of office.
 This oath is still required, although the code duello is as extinct as the dodo-- it was put in limbo with the Bouie knife, the hustle and the bottle of Bourbon on the sideboard. The official oath is indi- cation of the prevailing vice of the daG. When horse stealing was common the official was required to swear that he would not steal the horses of his con stituents, or aid and abet others in so doing. Likewise, when men marked their hogs and turned them loose in the woods 1t was demanded of him that he show due regard to the marking of the hogs of his constituency.
 At this time it would seem that an oath oblgating himself not to run a wildcat still or aid and abet his constit- uents in bootlegging would be timely. An obligation from the office-holder that he would not get drunk, or flirt with his neighbours wife, or steal an automobile, would be more appropriate than that he would not fight duel. The lawmakers. however, have a fellow-feeiing for the official and put the easiest obligation on him that they could think of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Soldiers To Aid
 Salvation Army Work

s7T7HE Salvation Army shows it's con- y fidence in the attitude of the sol diers toward the organization by re- questing their aid in it's campaign which is soon to be inaugurated.
 Hundreds of Alabama soldiers who have returned from France have had kind words to say about the work of the Salvationists in the field and in the trench. Many of them have not hesitated to say that they felt under such obligations for kindnesses rem dered that the army would never call upon them in vain.
 It now develops that the Salvation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14

If physical exercise came in bottles at dollar a throw more people would take it.
 Another fool theory is that man can't look you in the eye when he Is lying to you. The biggest liars we know of can stare you out of countenance even when you have the goods on them and know that they are lying
 Never judge by appearances. Once in a while a single man has so much trou- ble that he looks as miserable as a married man.
 Even when a man is modest enough to admit that he doesn't know it all, the betting is that he has sneakine idea that he, knows everything worth knowing.
 Another strange thing is how the man who chews tobacco expects to be kissed just as often as if he were it to be kissed.
 A man thinks that rings were made for fingers. But girl seems to think that fingers were made for rings.
 The reason why the other woman looks so classy to married man is because he would want divorce il his wife wanted an expensive goWr like the other woman is wearing.
 What has become of the O. f. mar who considered a Philadelphia lawyer smarter than the other varieties?
 Don't kick. Maybe if you could gel a look into the future you would bt more satisfied with your present lot.
 We can't understand why more In terests is not taken in art. Art, as yol may know, is usually naked
 It may seem paradoxical. But thu fact is that tho higher you rise thu less chance you have of being above suspicion.
 Love is a wonderful thing. It vii make a selfish girl and a selfish mal think as much of each other as they dt of themselves.
 And there wouldn't be so much sick ness if people wouldn' insist on tryinf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14

From the New York Fines.
 | IT FRANK BAUM is dead, and the II children, if they knew it, would N mourn That endless procession of "oz" boks. coming out just before Christmas, Is to cease. "The Wizard of Oz." Queen Zixi of Ix." Dorothy and the Wizard" John Dough and the | Cherub,' there will never be any more of them, and the children have suffered now, though the children cannot clamor for the newest Oz book, the crowding generations wilI>plead for the old ones. Baum brought the fairy tale up to date. He had competitors. The thing has always been well done because eliminating. There was Samuel McCord
 Crothers' infant acquaintance, who. asked what stories she liked best, re-
 piled without hesitation, Cinderella,
 the Probable Son, and" well, we
 have forgotten the last of the trilogy.
 Nevertheless, the modern fairy tale. even Baum's, is not a real fairy tale.
 Walt McDougall wrote "The Rambil-
 licus Book" a perfectly good book of fairy stories for children on the prin-
 ciple above outlined, but no sort of
 fairy story for people who know what
 the real thing is. For fairy story has
 to be written by one who believes in
 faries; and they who write them now-
 adays, whether a Baum or a McDou-
 gall, do not believe in fairies. There is some thing pathetic in Peter Pans
 appeal to the audience as Tinker Bell flutters away into death: Do you be- lieve in fairies? An. say you dov The
 audience rises en masse and says it
 does; but it is Msude Adams who mak es
 them do it. not any real belief in fairies.
 But the men who wrote the real fairy
 tales did believe in them. Baum did not
 believe in his Tin Koodman and his Sacarecrow; behind the scenes you
 could see the smile of the snowman.
 No more did Barrie, whatever he may
 say. believe in Peter Pan. But how
 about the serious-minded peasants who CoIHpOSeu the IdlTy legendS or Ireland,
 long before they were put on paper? We would not go so far as to say that Charles Perrault really believed in 'Lettle Red Riding Hood." "Cinder- ella,' Fuss in Boots" Hop O My Thumb" "The Sleeping Beauty" and "Bluebeard." for he lived in far too artificial an age; but those stories, or most of them, were not original by him; he put them on paper from old legends and gave them his inimitable literary twist. Even at that, it took man with a child's heart to give that vivid touch.
 So with Brothers Grimm, Wilhelm and Jacob, who came so long after Perrault. They had the child heart, just as Baum had it, and they were able to conceal any skepticism about the truth of what they wrote, which he was not and which no fairy-tale writer since has been able to do, not even Emile zola with his Stories to Ninon." One can see that Zola did not believe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Asks Return of Baskets

Many young people In their en- thusiasm during the carnival on High land avenue Saturday afternoon took the decorated flower baskets from Highland avenue" said Mrs Walker Percy, chairman of the decorating com mlttee, ,Syesterday, land I should be very glad If they would return them-es- pecially the pretty waste paper baskets to me at my home, PITS Highland ave- nue. Many of these baskets were bor- rowed from different people in the city With the promise that they would De collected after the parade and re- turned. l am quite sure that everyone Who has one of these baskets of value will be delighted to return them as requested, and l would appreciate The Age-Herald making an announcement to that effect" '0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
T V Loud Complaints Made In Germany

E7NHE new spirit of Germany is a 0 craven spirit Stubbornness and arrogance are still two dominant char acteristics of the German people, but they realize that all is lost, that they cannot bluff and buster to any pur- pose.
 The spectacle that Germany pre- sents today, instead of creating sym pathy for her, strengthens the aver sion of her enemies and disgusts neu- tral nations. The Germans no longer pose as supermen. They no longer sing the glory of their arms and "kul- tur." In defeat they do not reveal the qualities that have sustained oth- CT nations in an equal or worse plight Instead of trying to make the best of a bad situation, they cry out on the "cruelty" and oppression" of their conquerors, they who mocked at all laws governing modern warfare and esteemed mercy the trait of weak lings.
 The dual monarchy is a thing of the past. Germany is yet powerful and has a future, but to judge from the loud protests coming from Berlin and all parts of the former empire, the German nations is being pitilessly ground beneath the heel of "allied im- rerialism," with nothing to look for ward to but economic ruin and sys- tcmatic spoilation from which approx imately 7O,0OO,OOO people can never recover.
 The Germans are poor losers. That fact is proved by their conduct ever since the tide of war turned against them, and particularly after the armi- stice was signed. The majority of the German people may be sincere in their whining, but on the other hand, there is very good reason to believe that 2 carefully engineered campaign is being carried on to influence senti- ment in favor of Germany, to becloud the peace treaty and if possible bring about modification of it's terms.
 In either case Germany will gain nothing. The allied leaders are not impressed by her pleas for what she terms Justice" since they have treat ed her more leniently than she de- serves, and they view with suspicion the tactics being employed by Ger man statesmen to evade full respon- kibility for Germany's crimes against civilization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
AowI1taM1@ou1il
NOTHING SERIOUS
rom the Stars and Stripes.

From the Stars and Stripes.
 The colonel of the 324th infantry was out on a night rrowl when the regiment was in quiet sector. Suddenly his path was blocked by gigantic doughboy. who ad dressed him in a stage whisper.
 Halt; who goes there?
 "Commanding officer the colonel whispered hAck
 'Advance, commanding officer, and give the passowrd." The password was stealthily murmurec in the doughboy's ear. Then the colonel whispered: "How far is it to the trenches?" Three miles. sir, You could hear the colonel all over the block as he demanded loudly an explana. ton of why he had been kept whisper iins there with the Germans three mile: away. II gotta turrible cola the doushbos explained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
4 GENERALS VERDICT
From Golfers Weekly.

From Collier weekly.
 As what may or may not be a final word on the burning court-martial ques- tion, we offer this statement: ''Too many courts-martial in any command are evil officers
 The man who wrote that in his me moirs was in command of, great armies at time when over 10 per cent of the entire population of this country were of the greatest soldiers of his day. His name was William Tecumseh Sherman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Win Move to Savannah

While it is a promotion. vet I fesl ioathe to leave Birmingham where have been So happily located for the past four years said J. H. McAfee. religious and membership director of the Young Men s Christian association, "but a man with the "Y' does not let personal feelings get in his way, and therefore I have &C., cepted the general secretaryship of the Savanpah branch, which has a fine mod ern plant and is doing good work and will take charge August 1. I have been over and canvassed the situation and of bigger service. I must confesz that the city made strong appeal to me as one of rare beauty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Sees Great Prosperity

 Business is great with us," said John w. Anderson, advertising and sales manager of Louis Pizitz. Tt is so tremendously good that MT. Pizitz left against Sunday for New York on an- other purchasing trip. This is the sec- ond trip of this sort he has made the past 10 days. This looks as if there was no kick on business in the Birming- ham district. Everyone of our buyers report merchandise hard to get, at the same time we are getting plenty of the things the people want.
 Business is so good with us that we are compelled to put on new saIespeopls Tn every department. There are three of our buyers now in New York in search of merchandise.
 Tt doesn't look to me that people ought to be afraid of the future I be- lieve we are right on the verge of A great and prosperous era"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
UNREGENERATE NaW York Hera1d


 Commenting upon the Von Jagow in- terview with the Austrian Ambassador concerning the ultimatum to Serbia Theodore Wolff, writing in the Berlin Tageblatt. says that he lis more at a loss than ever to understand why Germany SO categorically refused Sir Edwaro Grey's proposal for conference of ann bassadors to examine into the condition: to be enforced upon Serbia
 Evidently Herr Wolff is one of thoss Germans who do not see because the, will not see. Sir Edward Greys proposa was entegorically refused because thu Kaiser and his war lords had decreet war.
 So long as there is to be found an, portion of the German people who do>no understand that the responsibility for th' world war rests upon Germany what folk 1t is to talk of German regeneratss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
pr. McNeill Great pre.cb.r

s'I welcome the coming of pr. John McNelil to Birmingham said Dr. George R. Stuart" for he is one of the greatest gospel preachers in the land having a reputation that is world wide. He is not only great preacher but great per- sonality and he is sure to make himself felt in everything which makes for the uplift of this great city. He has a vein of fun which is inimitable and irre- sistible. There is nothing strained in his efforts to be humorous, for it just bubbles out of him with naturalness which Is most refreshing in a day when many strain to get smile."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
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BEGINNING THE DAY My Fa- ther keep my soul on the outlook for Thee. May | climb to hilltOps for n glimpse of Thee; and may l seek Thee in the valleys. May l expect Thee in the temple and at my place of toll. May I be dissatis- fled in any experience of life until | have seen Thy face. In Christ's name, Amen.-H. NJ. F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
HARD TO PLEASE

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger The attitude of certain of the clergy who are always protesting reminds one of the mother in Punch who said to the nurse. "Go and see what baby is doing
 and tell him not too."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Did Some Artistic Work

'T think there is one young man who and faithful work to make the Saturday parade and artistic success" said San. Friedman. "and that is Ed. c. Barnard. the decorator for Louis Saks who de- signed and built the beautiful triumpMl Capitol park. The design and the execu- tiop both show that he has talent and perseverance,. and is a credit both to his
 genius and ingenuity as we'll as to his patriotism. l gladly pay this tribute tc a fellow worker for l know the immense amount of labor he put in on the job"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Great Meeting In Houston

''I had a great meeting at Houston Texas" said Rev. w. J. Ray. of North Birmingham, one of the home boart evangelist. q was presented with 2 fine split straw hat, and the people made up purse of $1o0 for my wife and raisee the pastors salary $6O0, and so everybodS was made happy. The gifts to me and my wife were free will offerings above the sum raised to defray the expense of the evangelistic services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14

Washington Bureau. POT hibos build- ing.
 European bureau, 10 King street. Covent Garden. London, w. C. z.
 Eastern business office, World oui.d- ing, New York city; western ousiFess office, Tribune building, Chicago. 1ne $. c. Beckwith Special Agency, asehss for foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14

Keep thy pen from lenders books and defy the foul ficnd.
 king Lear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
LIKE M,LuKE SAYS

If physical exercise came in bottles at dollar a throw more people would take it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-03
TO AVERT ACTION
 AGAINST KOLCHAK

Omsk, Sunday, Feb. 23---By The Associated Press 1.-The council of ministers of the Omsk governuent is eia.borating & plan for the trnm ediate election of a general assembly. Ad- miral Kolchak's trip to the front is said to have produced good results. many elements Of the population here tofore indifferent giving more hearty support to his regime.
 As a result of independent action taken by General Semenof in the Chita district and allegedly with q view to combating possible claims by foreigners growing out of concessions and special privileges offered by Gen eral Semenoff, the OInsk government has declared all acts of Senemoff void.
 Members of the government are alive to the fact that monarch1stic as pirations are entertained by some clements in the country and are talk ing preca utions against a possible ef- fort to overthrow Admiral Kolchak
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-03
Tentative Plan For
 Soldiers Memorial

The Plan and Scope committee has adopted the following principles to guide the Soldiers Memorial project on it's way: That the construction of Liberty Hall be financed by popular slIbscrip- tiou
 That the maintenance should be municipal obligation.
 That there be no element of mer- cantiIe character in the building, that is, there should be no store or office rooms to rent.
 That local architects and builders be given first opportunity to bid for con tracts.
 As to the uses of the Memorial the report says:
 An elegant and artistic auditorium seating 2.5O0 to 500, probably with theate setting, adequate stage and pipe organ. 4 hall of fame or court of honor in which will be inscribed the names of those who from this community, served in the several wars for free dom. from the Revolutionary to the present.
 That it contain a lounge for the vet erans That it contain meeting places for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-03

basis as clerical work, trained nursing or other professions open to women.
 The home assistant will work eight hours a day for a salary of S15 a week. She will not live in the home of her employer or take her meals there. She will have an hour for luncheon, when she can go to a restaurant or eat lunch which she has brought with her just as she would were she employed in a factory. The employer willy not address the home worker by her first name. She will be Miss Smith or Mrs. Brown, as the case may be.
 Applicants for the course are care fully selected, and registrants are ap- bearing in large numbers. With the same independence as to recreation hours. places of eating and living as the factory girl, house-work has a greater appeal, as being a less monoto- nous and more interesting work to the average woman.
 The course is a thorough one in plain cooking, waiting on table and door. chamber work, plain sewing, care of children, making of menus and the washing and ironing of light things. Heavy work is to be done by outside workers On graduation the student receives a certificate which proves her qualification as a dependable home worker capable of attending to all ordi- nary duties in home.
 The Young Women's Christian AssO- citation has been interested In the prOb- lem of domestic service both from the standpoint of the employee and from that of the employer for some years. The first commission on Household Employment made it's report at the fifth national convention of the Young Women's Christian Association held in Los Angeles Cal, in May. 1915.
 The difficulties of attracting capable women in this field of work were laid to the long hourc, lack of independence in arranging recreation hours, lack of opportunities for growth and progress and lack of social standing.
 Girls have acquired distaste for the conditions which govern household work since the freedom they have ex- perienced in working in intuition fac tories. By standardizing domestic serv- ice it is believed by the Young Wo- mems Christian Association that higher type of worker may be at tracted to the necessary work in homes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-03
WOMEN'S COUNCIL
 MEETS IN PARIS
Eighty WeII-Known French Wom- en Guests of Y. w. C. 4.
 for Opening Session.

Paris, 5 Eighty of the most prominent women in France who are interested in all women's problems at tended the first meeting of the Provi- sionaI Council of the American Young Women's Christian Association. held nt Paris headquarters, 8 Place Edou- ard VII. Jan. 30.
 Mrs. Robert Lansing. wife of the Secretary of State, who is first vice president of the council, presided, con- ducting all sessions in French, as two thirds Of the members represent French associations with whom the '. ". c. A. has been cooperating.
 Ali women in France are looking for ward to the findings of the council as of tremendous importance not only to women in France, but all over the world. The purpose of the council is to collect and make available informa- ton about conditions and needs of wo- men, to become acquainted with wo- men who are identified with different kinds of work and to develop a few typical illustrations which will set standards for future permanent work
 OAlO"IiS are llle StGlCilSS repre- sented: Union Chretienne des Jeun Files, Student Movement, Foyer des Alliees, Amies de la Jeune File, Ma tional Council of Women. Among the delegates were Mime. Jules Siegfried, Mime. Avril de St Croix, Baroness Vaudeville, Countess Pourtales and Mime. Waldegrave of London.
 Mrs. William c. Sharp, wife of the ambassador to France, is honorary chairman of the council and Mrs Fran cis McNeil Bacon president pro tenn. Miss Charlotte Niven, director of '. ". c. A. work in Italy, is secretary. Departmental and provincial groups will hold meetings weekly to discuss local problems, the entire council meet ing at the end of each month. In April, at the last meeting, each group will decide how the information and ex- perience may be used most effectively | in the future.
 Delegates are guests at the Hotel PetroSrad, the T. w. c. A. Hostess House in Paris.