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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
 ~ FEN Pershing's handsome appear
 ance on the day of the parade N here was the Subject of wide re- mark and warm admiration. It was generally agreed that more striking figure on horseback had never been seen in this town. Wont that help him if he runs for the presidency" was the inquiry of looker-cn.
 Pulchritude has not always helped presidential candidates. It did nothing for Gen. Scott, who was a handsome man and soldierly figure. It did noth- ing for John c. Breckinridge, who was regarded as the handsomest public man of his day. Gen. Mcclellan lacked inches, but his figure was we'll knit, and he was regarded as handsome of face. Gen Hancock was an extremely hand some man, and sat on a horse superbly. However, he lost to a man almost as handsome as himself Gen Garfield had inches and pose and fine open countenance.
 The case of John C. Breckinridge recalls the fact that he lost to an ex- tremely homely man, judged by the standards of physical beauty. Mir. Lincoln and Mir. Breckinridge were as the poles apart in the matter of per- sonal appearance. The one was an ungainly giant, spare of frame, lone of arm. and coarse of features He walked awkwardly and said of himself, in his quaint way, that he was "a spectacle on horseback"
 The other was almost an Adonis. MT. Breckinridge had stature, and mold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Frederick Warde's
 Forthcoming Book

1E FREDERICK WARDE, the dis S tinguished actor and lecturer, will shortly publish a book entitled "Fifty Years of Make Believe"-an historical, biographical and anecdotal story of half century's experience on the stage in England and America. It will contain sketches of Edwin Booth, Lawrence Barrett and other Ihistrionic celebrities of the seventies and later.
 MT. Warde began his stage career in his native land, but forty-five years of his active life have been spent be- fore the footlights in this country.
 Having made signal success in Shakespearean roles in England he was brought to the United States on a contract as Booths Heading man." He made a quick impression and it was not long before he found himself at the head of his own company. He was essentially Legitimate" and was especially successful in his early ven lures in "V1rginius" and Macbeth" Later on he developed an extensive repertoire and there was scarcely a classic play, be it tragedy or comedy, in which he did not excel.
 MT. Warde's ideals were lofty and no one has done more to elevate the stage than he. As lecturer he nas contributed much to dramatic litera- ture, and his book will be rare addi- ton to the spiritual side of the stage.
 It is a noteworthy fact that MT. Warde's story will be offered for sale at price-not over the heads of the mass of the rank and file of eager readers. Such biographies usually Icome hlgn, put S2 IS all that Will be asked for Wardes.
 The veteran actor is yet under sev- enty years of age. He is as virile as he was twenty-five years ago. His recent triumph in John McGroarty's |"Mission Play," in which he assumed the role of Father Junipero Serra," /" will be remembered as one of his most splendid achievements.
 Warde has been spending several weeks at his home in Sullivan coun- ty, New York, writing and making plans for a busy season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

From the New York Times.
 " ISCOUNT Grey will always be
 V Sir Edward Grey to the most of
 us. He comes to us, indeed he must be always to us. a Special Ambas- sador of Great Britain to the United States. What other man could have his special titles to our admiration and esteem? Technically he Is to be de- scribed. perhaps, as great English aristocratic radical, in the best sense a democratic patrician of the type with a difference, that MT. Roosevelt illus trated in America. That is, he combines with the ancient cultivation. and a knowledge of "the best that has been said and thought in the world,' full appreciation of the necessary growth of societies, of the modification of old institutions, of the adaptation, with no absolute break of the continuous tradition of the generations of men who represent the secular thought and ac- tion of community, of new conditions, varieties, and needs of the living or ganism which each generation is.
 For eleven years of the most peril ous and fruitful live of the world Sir Edward was British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. How hard he vUn Al nd a q engagement of international brutalities; what concessions he vainly made to a Gerfmany which was bent on domina- tion and despised concessions and sub stantial actualities too small for her implaceable desires; with what zeal, firmness, and ideality he strove for peace against Germany furious for war; what mistakes, if mistakes they were, he was willing to be capable of in the Balkans and Asia Minor. tho world knows. He labored hopelessly in a generous spirit. He could not compass, it is to his honor that he never could understand-as who of us could understand :--the calculated eco homie and military ferocity of Ger many.
 There is not concession of his that doesn't honor him. There is not weakness of his, if he was ever weak automatically, that doesn't endear him to the American people He loved peace. He was willing to give, he gave much. to peace. He was a gen. tleman, a man of honor, dealing with ruffians.
 Some things about Viscount Grey are perhaps not incapable of kindly and sympathetic mention among the people to whom he comes with every honorable recommendation and every title to sympathy. Of his great private grief. Sir Henry John Newbolt has writ ten words worthy of the Greek An- thology, of Ben Johnson's lines on the Countess of Bedford. Of 'the partial failure of my sight" of which he speaks with so much brave constraint, the famous words of Milton, familiar to him as all great literatures are. speak the necessary and discreet sympathy which all men feel. Of friendship be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
POINT OF VIEW.

"Do you think you can get me out ot this scrape?" asked the confidence man of his shifty lawyer.
 How much would it be worth to me?'
 Suppose we say $100o?'
 And you made s5o,O0o out of the deal? No, sir. don't see the slightest chance to get you acquitted for s1ooo, but, ahem. we might view the matter from another angle.
 What do you mean?
 Looking at your case from s5ooo angle. I don't see the slightest chance for you to be convicted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
BRIEF COMMENT
Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Now that the football season off cially is declared to be opened, we trust all of tho auar.erbacks will not strike at once.
 Providence Journal
 A coal miner has been accurately defined as man who used to work 50 hours a week for less than $3o and who now works 30 hours a week for more than $6o. That is one reason why the average domestic coal bin has come to be. esteemed as equivalent to treasure chest.
 Memphis Commerc;al-App
 Miss Helen Taft. president of Bryn ize and strike for higher wages. She did not get that idea from her daddy. AtlantaNJournal.
 King Albert of Belgium will learn that democratic America still has a liking for kings-kings of Belgium, in particular.
 Nashville Banner.
 Omaha. Nebr.. is another city which can never again point it's long: lean forefinser or shake its gory locks at Southern lynching. Hodston Post. When MT. Box retires from the edtorship of the Ladies' Home Jour- nal we hope his successor will in. troduce many reforms in the present linsereal system. We can tell by the fashionable front yard clothes lines iu , Houston that entirely too much lace and not enough length controls pres, ent styles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Alabama's Great
 Year on the Farm

TIT has not been so many years ago N that Alabama was supposed to be making a good record when its farm products aggregated in value $200,- ,O0O
 But strides have been made and it is poor year when crop values do not climb to $400, 100000
 This year the value of live stock and agriculture is estimated at $521,- 9S9, 1000 as against $4O9, ,204 ,OO0 in 1918.
 A large gain is made in swine and cattle. Alabama has progressed in agriculture, pure and simple, out in a larger way has come the value of live stock.
 It will not be many years before Alabama's farm product values win pass the billion mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
EXHIBITION OF BAD TASTE.

EXHIBITION OF BAD TASTE.
 This store must cater to the fashion able trade''
 "why do you think so?"
 "I notice all the shopladies carry their noses in the air"
 "so they do. and your surmise is cor rect, but if you want to be convinced, just offer to pay cash for something and observe the supercilious manner in which your money will be accepted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
< * A President of Harvard Makes Sharp Rejoinder To Borah.

ID EPLYING to an attack on him 4N by Senator Borah in the United States Senate, President A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard draws a nice dis tinction between facing present re- responsibilities and living in the past.
 Senator Borah declared Dr. Lowell's views on the league of nations were out of harmony with American tradi- tions and American history.
 In his spirited reply, Dr. Lowell de- tended himself by an adroit thrust at Borah for using the national leaders of the past as a cloak for partisan politics, and he effectively answered the oft-repeated' question of reaction aries, "What would Washington say ?" in these words:
 "Never did I sheer at the farewell address, but I believe that the great ness of Washington was due to his looking the facts of his day in the face and determining his conduct thereby, instead of by utterances, however wise, of a hundred and fifty years before. I will trust the Amer ican people not to mistake shortsight- edness for patriotism or narrow mindedness for love of country"
 No individual, who is in his right mind, lives his life today according to the customs of century and a half ago. No human enterprise is man. aged by the same methods that were in force in the days of Washington and Jefferson. How can we under take to say that a great concern like the government of the United States can be kept within the. narrow limita- tions laid down by our forefathers :? Our responsibilities have increased with our growth and if they have be- come world wide, that is to be ex- pected of a nation which is dominant in world affairs, the richest and most powerful on earth.
 Calling on the shade of George Washington, with all due respect to that great man, will help the Borahs, Reeds and Lodges not at all.
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 Increased Freight Rates Unjust
 To Southern Iron Interests
 THE pig iron industry of the 4 south, already handicapped by a tremendous increase in the cost ot production and transportation, now faces another increase of freight rates which wiA average 70 cents pel ton.
 The iron manufacturers of Birming. ham declare, and they have data te support their contention, that any further burdens placed on the indus try will reduce profits to the vanish ing point and will cause many plants to shut down. As was brought ou in the fight in the state legislatur, against the tonnage tax, the iror makers of the south are already great ly handicapped in competing witt northern and eastern manufacturers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord,

BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord, bless little children. Forbid that we should lead them astrsy; that we should make them dishonest or self conscious, or cruel, or aisobedient
 or spitefu1. God help us lest we crush CT warp their sovereign souls. Give ms to stand by rcvereptIy and, in humility, to guide. not repress. h -Christ's name. Amen.-H. NJ. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
AN I. W. w. LEADER
From the Montgomery Advertiser.

The steel corporation won half its fight with public opinion when it pointed out that Mir. W. 2. Foster, an organizer of the strike. was formerly an l. w. w. revolutionary. and his followers lost corresrondingly in not being able to show that he had changed his mind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

ufeSseo letter to the children or the country stressing the value of small savings. A large volume of money will flow into the national treasury if people in general, and especially children, will cultivate the thrift habit.
 Of course, Uncle Sam needs the funds, but most important of all Sec retary Glass wishes to see the young folks practice economy. This does not mean "stingy disposition" It sim ply means the avoidance of waste. The nickels and dimes spent uselessly every day would go a long way to- ward thrift if invested in the purchase Of minor government securities. The thrift campaign is a permanent institution. There is no allotment to any state, but Alabama is we'll or ganized for this work and will give a good account of itself.
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 It may or may not be significant that the Rev. Dr. Robert E. Lee Morgan pre- sided over the mass meeting at Ardmore. Okla, which sent telegram to Sen ator Reed demanding that he cancel his speaking date at Ardmore.
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 The vossiche Zeitung says the wooden statue of Won Hindenburk in Perrin will be demolished this week. Might salvage the nails in it, even if it is no longer possible to salvage Won Hindenburg's reps. utation.
 Yesterday was moving day in Birming- ham. At the hour of going to press 1t was impossible to get accurate informa- ton as to the number Of photograph rec ords broken.
 Victor Berger has been almost forgot ten in the hullabaloo about the peace treaty and the league of nations. but vic- tor is still drawing his salary.
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 Longshoremen at Mobile demand ss a day for eight hours Swork. A long, shoreman has to pay just as much for tires, accessories and gasoline as any body else.
 It must be terrible to live in a benight- ed country like Russia, where millions of people don't know there's a world series going on.
 Whats become of the old-fashioned landlords who used to have lot of paint ing and papering done every time a ten ant signed new lease?
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 DAnnunzio says he considers himself at war with Jugo-Slavia. Dear! Dear! And when will the bard consider himself at war with Italy?
 5. < *
 Passing laws to curb the high cost of living is like telling a man addicted to liquor that he nusn't drink when there's a quart handy.
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 While Patti began to sing at tender age, she didn't really cash in on her high notes until some years later
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 In criticizing German officialdom it will be noted than von I.udendorff spares Wilhelm and himself.
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 Brand whitlock, renominated ambassa- dor to Belgium, will be strictly persona grata.
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 Jim Reed may stand high in Kansas City, but he's extremely small potatoes in Ardmore Okla. # F #
 By the way the '7ynching belt" is talk ing in so much territory these days it's about to become nationwide. # + #
 It Is possible to walk all over Eng land in a few weeks. Confronted by a railroad strike, Britishers may try it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
THE POET AS CRITIC

From the New York Herald.
 A New York critic talks about Sir William Watsons "great' poem, "Wordsworths Grave" Nonsense! The poet wrote just one perfect thing and so short that it is possible to quote it in full:
 My friend the apothecary. OCT the way, Doth in his window Byron's bust dis
 play.
 Once at Childe Harold's voice did Eu-
 rope bow; He wears a patent lung protector now.
 Then. with the insanity of true genius. Sir William left this jewel out known to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
HER TURN TO GLoAr.

HER TURN TO GLoAr. What is the cause of all this commo- ton in the officer
 "one of life's little comedies is being enacted"
 "Yes?'
 'The beauteous stenographer whom the boss fired for incompetence two years ago is star in the movies now She has just dropped in, accompanied by her manager, her private secretary and her husband, to get even with the boss by showing him her new contract calling for salary of ,9Ooo week" ALMOST NORMAL the army?"
 'srhree months"
 'Has he adjusted himself to civil life?' About as well as could be expected He occasionally losses a French word at a waitress and still smokes 4o or 50 ci- gare<tes a day, but otherwise you'd never suspect that he'd ever been a soldier"
 MERE PITTANCE. A Whats tho excitement down the streetr'
 "An employer insufted an honest work ing man"
 Surely not! But howr'
 By offering him $1 an hour"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
The Sale of War Savings
 And Thrift Stamps

NNTHILE there is no drive for the
 WV sale of War Savings and Thrift Stamps, the campaign is pro- ceeding steadily. It is nationwide and Alabama is making good record.
 Carter Glass, Secretary of the United States Treasury, has ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
SLIGHTLY p1rzzL.En.

SLIGHTLY PUZZLED. ''The Lord was good to Biffkins." re. marked Whoozerby.
 Tn what particular?' asked Wappit. "Biffkins Is the father of triplets.'' 'Umph! If that's your idea of a bless. ing, what do you think of the mumps?''
 PAJJI, COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
EEL.s' EERIE EXPLOIT

From the New York World
 Martin Cutler, engineer of tho Standard Towel company of Newton, N. J., announced to his fellow work men Saturday afternoon that he was going out to get 10 eels.' He got the 10 cells all right but his l1fe< was en- dangered in the exploit.
 After catching the cells he attached them to string. one end of which he tied to his rubber boots. He then waded in the stream The cells. rushed along by the current. eQtangled his legs and the angler was thrown under water. MT. Cutler. after hard strrg- gle, managed to reach the bank.
 And then. as he was removed his rubber boots. the 10 cells wrigg!ed away into the water and were gone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Coal Price Advance Normal


 The prices on domestic coal have not advanced '75 cents to q per ton at the mines beginning October 1, as was published Wednesday," said Edgar J. Rowe. wholesale coal and coke dealer, yesterday. Several high grade coals have not Advanced at all the price having been $ all summer. while the advance in other high grade coals for the months of October and November is only 25 cents. the price being increased from s4.25 to s4.50 per ton. On second-Erade domestic coal the advance has been only 20 cents, while many other prices have not been increassd at all
 '"The advance of which I speak is merely the normal increase that is put iE effect every year. Low prices are fixed in April to encourage early summer buying and the price is in creased gradually month by month as the summer advances, the usual ad- vance being 10 cents each month. The normal increase thus have been $ cents and 20 cents for October and November.
 ''Of course. it is erroneous to say that there will be an advance of 75 cents or s1 in coal this month."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
My way of life

My way Of life Is fallen into the sens, the yellow leaf And that which should accompany old As homer, love. obedience and troops of friends I must not look ts have; but in their stead Curses, not loud, but deep.
 -Macbefh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
GREY OF FALLODON

tween the two nations he speaks with the moderation, the mot too much" that was to be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

Washington Bureau, 300 Davidson Building.
 European bureau, 10 King street Covent Garden, London, w. c. g.
 Eastern business office, World build ing, New York city; western business office, Tribune building, Chicago. The $. c. Beckwith Special Agency. agents for foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Member .f the Associated Press

The AEe-HeraId is the only morning and Sunday newspaper in Birmingham carrylng the Associated Press dis patches.
 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
 All rights of republication of several dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Progress. on Fifth Avenue

"As I came out of the Fifth avenue entrance of the Tutwiler the other day" said H. Key Miner. two big oaks standing in front of a residence just across the street were being cut down. I went over and asked why It was being done. thinking perhaps 1t foreshadowed the erection of a com. mercial building, but was told that they had rotted and it was thought safer to get them out of the way be- fore storm blew them down. Some how l hate to see the trees in the downtown district disappear, but 1t spells progress. It is only question of time when Fifth avenue between Sixteenth street and the terminal will be given over to business''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Tuscaloosa k Prospering

Frank Moody, vice president of the First National bank of Tuscaloosa, was in Birmingham yesterday, singing the praises of Tuscaloosa in a way that everyone in Birmingham would do well to emulate. Tuscaloosa is the com ing town of the state." he said. Its growing every day; the lumber and coal industries are doing larger business than ever before and indus trially conditions have never been bet ter. The new city docks have been completed and the river is being used more and more for transporta tion AS in Birmingham. the demand for houses is greater than the supply and people are having a hard time to find a place to live. But nobody thinks of leaving. We wish all you people in Birmingham would come down and pay us a visit and see just how pros- porous your neighbor city is."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Car Parking Problem

'The Birmingham Automobile club Is trying to get the city commission to mark off parking space by white lines on the downtown streets" said Clar- ence Lloyd. flor we feel if this is done and the cars are parked within the space allotted to each and at an angle of 45 degrees more cars can be parked in the same space As it is now, some people park straight and close together and perhaps two of these cars are taken out. then in many instances one Car pllls in the center of this space and does not neave enough on either side for another car when there was plenty of room for two cars before. It is really a proposition to ger somewhere to park your car on the downtown streets now and I think if the plan proposed is adopted it will be a great assistance and convenience to automobile drivers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

SHAKING A MEAN SHOULDER. Though you've never danced the
 ''shimmy,"
 And you VOW you never will, fou'H understand the movement If you've ever had a chill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Birmingham Caught Mapping

Birmingham was caught mapping re- gently when Bessemer tried to put over the Pettus county proposition" said Jack Adams. "but I think it wouli be safe bet that she is not found in the same predicament again soon. Whether it is an effort to divide the county or in some other way iniure the interests of Birmingham and Jef- fersor county. I am pretty sure we will not sleen over the matter so long again Birmingham people must be awake to the necessity of action on all matters. whether it be business or politics, and they should be united and work for the good Of the city and county at all times"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
shriners Busy in New or,e.n.

"The Shriners certainly did have one good time while in New Orleans last week." said Frank Sheppard, "and the Birmingham bunch came back nearly dead The majority of them didn't have three hodrs sleep in three days. but as everyone knows you can't see the city and get in on all the en- tertainment of a convention and ex- pect to sleep. We'll. we were present at all the entertainments. and New Orleans is regular city. It was crowded and always is, we were told, for there is never week that there isn't several conventions held there Although I enjoyed the trip to the fullest extent, was glad to get back to Birmingham. for there is no place like it. after all"