The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30


 D'Annunzio enjoyed himself while it lasted. He received more pub- licity than any other bard ever did in the same length of time. His chivalrous soul drew inspiration for new deeds of valor-on paper-from the adulation of his followers who swore to die the death with him, but thought better of it.
 The travesty at Plume was anus ing to the outside world, yet it was evxatious to the Italian government, because the Italian people sympa- thized with D'Annunzio and could ap- preciate his heroic attitudinizing. No doubt Italy's statesmen breathe more freely, now that D'Annunzio has been eliminated without prolonged fighting, which would have destroyed Plume and caused a needless sacrifice of life.
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 The life of brakeman on the Norfolk and Western railroad was saved when s book he had in his pocket stopped bull let. The most remarkable feature of his escape is the fact that the book wasn't a Bible.
 N The Hardings may take a bulldog or an Airedale to the White House. As long as the President-elect doesn't show a preference for a poodle, it will not pe necessary to start impeachment pro- | ceedings.
 | The Greek policy of wait and see" may prove rather trying on Greek nerves. 1T they are as high-strung as they used to be when Athens was the intellectual cen- ter of the universe. % % Supreme Court Justice Charles l.. Guy of New York. who is fighting blue law agitation, will find a considerable part around him. A central police bureau at Washing ton would provide great many new jobs and the suggestion will therefore be given respectful consideration. | Y. # E The former servant of a Massachu- setts woman has been left half million dollars, which is a most acceptable way of saying Well done as # * surprising number of women who are participating in holdups and bank rob- berries.
 Considering the wear and tear to which he has been subjected, President Wilson is lucky to arrive at the comparatively ripe age of G. new play was recently tried on the dog" at Sing Sing That looks like talk ing advantage of men who are not in a position to object. f * # An epidemic of hiccoughs reported at Bristol Tenn, may be merely the after math of Christmas celebration. < < * New York's gangsters have a method of settling their little quarres without consulting the police department.
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 An Alabama convict who refused a parole knows what he's about The pa~.od of reedjustm2rt is upon us. # * * If MT Hughes is appointed Secretary of State no ordinary diplomat will ever be able to warm up to him. * # # The forbioding fence which surrounds wilhelms estate at Doorn won't keep out bitter memories. Congratulations to Gall-Curci, who will wed again We were about to say, again and again. x * # Forty-seven prohibition agents have been discharged in New York. They i, couldn't stand prosperity. ]. # F
 Gambling continues to keep the minds of large number of Berlners, off their other troubles.
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 Although he is attended by five doctors who consult frequently, Caruso is report cd to be doing well.''
 H # F "Crcle Joe Cannon has shattered all records for service in Congress and con sumption of stosies. < * <
 It isn't modesty that leads the suave bandit to wear a mask on his face.
 HOW THE FARMER "REsTS"