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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
Broke Record

T have been running on the Noun tain Terrace line for more than five years" said w. G. IIatley, and in that time I have seen some heavy lains but the one on Monday after room broke all records for the qu,ck- ness with which it made Clairmont avenue impossible. Itscame down the mountain sides from two ways. The ditch alongside of the avenue was soon overflowing and when 1t met the one from the. lake the volume of water covered the tracks SC that it was im- possible to operate til ? car. There was, however, one good thing about it, for it soon passed 5way without. doing any material damage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
Short Term scnator

Everyone in the state seems to have a popular conception that the five candidates who are running for the unexpired term in the United States Senate, caused by the death of Senator Bankhead, are to be elected for short time only said |. F. Bates.
 AS matter of fact, the unexpired term is a short term in name only. The senator we send to Washington in Bankheads place will stay there for over four years. Before learning of this myself, I asked several people as to the length of the term, and each answered; I don't know; about year T think
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
Ill-Advised Opposition
 To Dent and Blackmon

1.-TWO of the ablest members of the
 H Alabama delegation in the lower house of Congress are opposed for reelection. They are Representative Hugh Dent of the Second district and Representative Fred L. Blackmon of the Fourth district.
 The Age-Herald's Washington cor respondent says there is surprise in the capital that these two members of Congress who stood loyally by the administration and established rec orders of service during the war period which should have made their position unassailable are compelled to fight for their seats. Now as never befoer trained men are needed in Congress.
 There are indications that both MT. Dent and MT. Blaclxmon will be re- turned by substantial majorivies. They are veterans in the lower house, skilled in the performance of their duties, in close touch with na- tional as well as local affairs, and naturally are far better equipped to continue giving efficient service to their constituents than the inexperi- enced men who oppose them. If MT. Dent and Mir. Blackmon were de- feated it would mean that two of the states most important and influen- tial districts would be represented by newcomers to Washington who would have to begin their legislative work where MT. Dent and MT. Blackmon began theirs years ago.
 As Alabamians know, Hugh Dent was chairman of the House com ,nittee on military affairs during the war. He was influential in having number of military i camps located in the south. One of the largest of these cantonments was located in his own district, at Mont go,pery, where it brought great busi- ness opportunities to the citizens of the state capital. MT. Dent also ob- tained an aviation field for Mont gomery. If the people of his district are grateful, and there is every reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
nRoucHT BACK GERMANS SKULL

FTOfn 7tNt INuSSNtlF IIlc -NtHa.
 There is on exhibit in the reading room here a weird contribution by William Browder, which is the skull of a veri- table German soldier who was killed by Browder and his head secured as a trophy this he boiled and removed the flash until the bare skull remained which he brought back home and after showing it awhile to his friends donated it to the collection of curios in the reading room here. It is below the average skull in size and on account of it's peculiar history if Is attracting attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
reacher. and Indastry

Upon our public schools and the character of the teaching thereln oe- bends the future of our industries said L. sevier. president of the Ala bama Manufacturers Assoclatloh' Self-preservation alone demands or the manufacturing and business in- terests that they interest themselves in the maintenance and improvement of public education. in harmony wlth American principles, for they, Tn the end, will get the bulk of its product. We should vealize that the dependence of business generally will come from the young men and women educated from our public schools that is' II their education has been adequate ana under proper influences.
 This can only be accomplished through competent teachers which the schools cannot expect to retain unless fully compensated for their services, hence the necessity for the 2-miil tax to be voted on May s..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
County Roads and Truck
 Highways to Be Built

WLX ORK has begun on the Jeffer-
 WV son county roads to be built on modern methods, which means hard-surfaced roads with concrete foundation. The original cost will be large, but it will pay in the end.
 The heavy truck haulage has changed the situation. The road of the future must be wide and hard. A few years ago what engineers called good roads have turned out to be flimsy. They have been so badly washed as to be bad roads.
 Here in Birmingham, where the street work was considered first-class, the recent rains have in some cases washed the surface away. It is hoped the new county roads will be of the most durable sort, no matter what the cost be-.
 It is certain that State Engineer W. s. Keller will design the truck highways, to cost fifty million dol lars, to last virtually for all time. They will stand the pressure of the heaviest trucks, and as provision will be made for repair and general up- keep, these highways will be equal practically to city boulevards. When the trunk lines are completed property values in Alabama will be advanced 100 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
nsrENTArInN

OSIENIAIlON
 'ewhere did you say the Grabcoins were going to locate their new garage?" They haven't decided yet. but since it is to be two stories high and accommo- date half dozen large cars. Mrs Grab- coin says 1t would be total loss if it couldn't be seen from the street" STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER. This lady candidate made a rattling good campaign speech"
 "Yes?"
 "she started off by saying she was the mother of six children and the proprietor of a successful boarding house. and if she wasn't better qualified for office than two-thirds of the trifling men one sees lounging about the streets. she wanted the voters to snow her under.'' MAYBE THREE AND TWO MAKE TEN "But the girl only earns s25 week" "well?s
 How can she afford to pay s2o for a pair of boots?"
 Don't ask me. I've quit trying to apply Iold-fashioned arithmetic to modern con- ditions.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
: --snoRDANr NoTr.

This artist says he cannot play unless his hearers are in full accord with him"
 Then I'm afraid we won't have any music" said MT. Grumpson.
 Why not?"
 If there's anything in teiepathy, that fellow already knows what I think about the mop of hair on his head and ths smirk on his face"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
Advertise stnte In verse

For use on posters and stereopti- con slides for moving picture. houses, the Travellers Protective Association has adopted a unique bit of advertis- ing" said W. R. Mabry. Tt Will be used in the scourse of the T. P. A. pub licity campaign through which Ala bama will be thoroughly advertised. It is an acrostic written by s. c, Bow man, and illustrated in water colors by talented artist. with Another League of Nations" as a title The western and eastern, hemispheres are shown, linked by a chain which goes through the heart of Alabama, and each link of the chain represents one of the products mentioned in the fol- towing vefse:
 .Alabama chains the sphere,
 Links on every band appear
 Ample harvests, fattening Kline,
 B-elching mills and stacks of pine;
 Ardent coal and steams of power,
 M-ightiest yet-thy cottons dower!
 Alabama self-supplied, chains me ever to thy side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
WHO'D DO THE TALkINGs

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 If by any fuke Mr. Musgrove should be elected to the United States Senate. will he take Fritz Thompson with him?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
THE IRREDucIBLE MINIMUM

From the Louisville courier-Journal.
 The Apron Clubs" alarm a modest man. They suggest the costume of Gunga Din. which was "nothiff much before and rather less than art O that be'ind"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
Few Decreases In
 Census Population.

@GASAS OpuAdtlOu. TN 1910 only twenty cities showed | 4 decreases. In the present census thus far announced only three cities have shown decrease. Dalton, Ga, is slightly smaller than it was ten years ago.
 When the figures of all the cities are published there will probably be upwards of twenty showing shrink age.
 Maysville, Ky, one of the oldest and most prosperous of the smaller cities, showed a decrease-of few hundred in 1910, but it is believed that the gain this year will bring |Maysville above the seven thousand mark. It has stood for ten years at |6,140.
 ! The increases of the la--sr cities have been only moderate as a rule, but New York city will make a big gain. In 1910 it's pc2-.ls.s.:on was 4,766,SS3. In 1915 a state census was taken, which brought the metropoli- tan city up to 5,006,4S4. It is esti- mated on that basis that the 1920 census will be close to 5,400,0Go. Birmingham's population will soel be officially known. If it comes up to lso,ooo the percentage of it's growth will be- greater than that of any southern city, and few nothern cities will equal it in the matter of percentage.
 I A New York paranoiac who shot a famous surgeon had many newspaper clippings in his baggage. Still, clipping. newspapers is not Necessarily a symptom of paranoia. Witness the hale and hearty exchange editors throughout the country.
 Representative Garner of Texas de- clares the republicans are planning ito place a tax on the backs and bellies of the people" A blunt statement. per- haps, but the time has come for plain speaking. Conan Doyle fighting the battles of the spooks and spiritualistic mediums when he might be writing another novel as good as ..The White Company
 * * * Nr Bryans political batting average in his home state is low. but MT. Bryan is familiar with the saying about the prophet who is not without honor Nave in his own country. # as * The Kentuckian who brought back as war souvenir the bleached skull of German killed by his own hanNis not 
 the. sort of person to take much stock in buttons, rusty bayonets and helmets
 * * *
 Drinking exactly half glass of wate, and mopplng his beaded brow. the can didate resumed his argument Both the campaign and the weather are waxing warm.
 With no funds. no stan and no military forces. 1t Is easy to see why the League of Nations is not trying to assert itself. < * * Terrific assaults are being made on the volstead act. which is not quite as inn pregnable as the Rock of Gibraltar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

to believe they are, the opposition to MT. Dent will amount to nothing.
 As for Fred Blackmon, one achieve ment alone should insure his re-elec- ton in the Fourth district. He ob- taincd Camp Mcclellan for Anniston, which will be a permanent training camp. This, however, is not all MT. Blackmon has accomplished. He has made patriotic, hard-working rep resentative, and has the reputation of being able to get things done in Washington for his constituents.
 Washington thinks well of Hugh Dent and Fred Blackmon. Alabama knows they are faithful servants of the people. Their districts should re- elect them by overwhelming majori- ties t. the offices they will fill with credit to themselves and the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

ny how much unexpected, by so much We must awake endeavor for de- fcBse, For courage mounteth with occasion.
 king John.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
Member of the Associated Press

Member of the Associated Press
 The Age Herald is the only morhtns and Sunday newspaper in Birminen4ln carrying the Associated Fress patches. a,,,.tx,a,v
 The Associated Press IS eAcius.E t, .s entitled to the use for puplieae ,. ~ no, otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published therein.
 All rights of republication Of speclai dispatches herein are also reserved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
WHEN A QUEEN FEELS sHABBy

WHEN A QUEEN FEELS SHABBY From the Sun and New York Herald.
 Queen Marie of Rumania has been standing up valiantly for the honor and solvency of her country in recent conversation with correspondent The queen is looking forward to visit ing the United States in the autumn, primarily, as she said, in the hope Of enlisting Americans to help in "the re- construction of Rumania, which is the great task for which we now are work ing" She remarked that their pockets treasury is deposited in Russia, as we'll as the crown jewels. Not the safest deposit place in the world one might think, off hand
 But the Queen of Rumania went on with more personal and feminine re- marks. "It is an old tradition that a queen should wear crown" said she T have had several very smart ones. It is uncomfortable to go abroad and feel shabby. I do not know if the ,1olshevilxi have sold my crowns How ever, the safety of the national treas ury is guaranteed by the allies"
 A very whole-hearted felling of sym pathy in America for Queen Marie of Rumania undoubtedly exists. although may Americans will Nprge her not to be distressed about her present lack of a crown. What has been classified as right down regular royal queen" need not wear her crown in order to inspire proper respect After a while some of her old crowns may turn up, somewhere, and nobody would be sur prised to find her making them over and wearing them, just as many highly respected American ladies have been doing with their hats for number of wears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
THE OVERALL CRAZE.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Some day grateful country may erect a memorial to Phineas T. Barnum, not but to perpetuate his warning that the American people like to be humbugged. If his aphorism had been taken for wis.,
 dom instead of for wit, if we, as a peo- ple had felt humilated rather than in- clined to be proud of his charaeterza- ton, from making how many spectacles of ourselves should we have been saved?
 It was much the same with the ancient
 Athenians of whom Paul wrote that they
 were continually seeking a new thing. Doubtless the Attic population rather prided themselves on their propensity to fall for fads In fact, &at is the rec ord of history. Even old things presented in new way get us, too, as, for instance, Roosevelt.s discovery of the Ten Com mandments which was shared equally by his admiring countrymen Only the scar city of custard pies has perhaps saved us from becoming a nation of Charlie Chaplins in our hours of ease.
 C9eSA0eAS U ffetf9 cAAJe@ 10oAa5 roNNS5 'e is overalis. The h l. which has baffied the combined vocal powers of the na- t5onal administration and all the can didates from presidential aspirants to yould-be dog catchers, is to be over thrown by the simple -simple-minded would be the better word-device of the male population resorting to overalls. l It began in Tampa, where at some sea sons even overalls are a superduity, 1 rread to Birmingham and is now ravag-
 ing the country like the flu. And to what end? In the south overalls that were ! $2 are marked up to $6 and still going. l The novelty and the Authorization that
 they are thereby proclaiming their pa- triotic purpose to down "proiteering' 1 lead prominent citizens and multitude who can never hope to be otherwise prominent to prance lip and down the | promenades in denim and near-denim. But it is dollars to doughnuts a suit of loveralls to a suit of clothes, that by the | time the first suit comes back from the I wash. the wearers will have wearied of em, prices (except on overallsl will be | where they were and the net result will be a banner year in the overall businss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE PIrssYFoOTER

THE PussYFoOTER. A patriot was Henry Leek Who said he did no office seek. But when the list of candidates Was posted in the sev'raI states, Of men who'd fill high office best, Lo, Henry's name led all the rest And there was talk-perhaps twas spite That he'd been working day and night And had slush fund so immense, He'd gotten up by smooth pretense, His rivals all shook in their shoes And semed to think he could not lose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
cosT HIM TEN YEARs.

COST HIM TEN YEARS. ''Your friend, the retired burglar, seems to have strong prejudice against Ha- waiian music" That's due to an incident that hap pened while he was specializing in family jewelry silverware and cut glass" .'what was it?" ~s ! "A householder slipped up behind him one night, just as he was getting few things together in the fellows dining room, and fIoored him with a ukulele.' THE CROWDED HIGHWAYS.
 Come, let us view
 A rural scene,
 Propelled thereto
 By gasoline.
 And when amid
 The hills I trust
 They won't be hid
 PAUL. COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22
GALA OCCASION.

"was the costume bali a successr'
 ''Yes, indeed" replied the debutante. gaily. Half the old fogies in town are so scandalized they can't speak, and the other half are comparing our village to sodom and Gomorrah."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

Washington Bureau. Sao Davidson building. rr..~x at,eet.
 European Bureau. 10 klng ste9'' Coyent Garden, London, w. v. z .,a
 Eastern business office Worlu ouias A'.lssss ing, New York City; western 1rp,s office, Tribune building enlee ~.. ,ents s. c. Beckwith Special Asene'' for foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

But I soon detected that he was up against tough proposition, for he told me that his man who was doubling in the capacity of butler and dairymaid, for some reason or other had not put in an appearance. although the shades of night were falling fast. Then said he, Its up to me, and am going to mlk her solutely nothing about it. volunteered to go over and see it tried out by a rank amateur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

Remittances can be made at currenS 'ei,S rate of exchange. The Age-Heralo t wllt moi be responsible for money ssn' through the mails. Address THE AGE HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

We'll, months rolled by, and had for- gotten all about the addition to his fam fly, when late one Sunday afternoon he rang my bell and when I went out to meet him the first thing he said was, Frank, do you know how to milk a cow?' Being city-hroke and never hav- ing lived in the country, I disclaimed all knowledge of the subject and thought to end the matter by asking him in for a quiet talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

No communication will be puollsneai pilll,'i without its authors name. heJeStse manuscript will nc: be returned unless la" stamps are enclosed for that pufP0Se
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

Entered at the Birmingham. AAa-' postoffice as second-class matter un- der act of Congress March s. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

He is rather determined man. and when he sets out to do a thing he usually puts it through, and so in a bun- gling way he relieved her of her supply, but of course she would not let down for a stranger her usual output I have set down this much to show that he made his first great mistake in trying his hand as milker, for in the course of events the occasion to rush again into the breach and milk was sure to arise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

During the past two years, if I ever dressed for some special function and started downtown the information would be conveyed to me that the cow-food was out and it would be impossible to get | any from the grocer's in time to feed her; all of which meant that it was ! up to me to run over the way to my brothers and borrow from him until
 mine arrived. I have thought that it
 was my just punishment for sidestepping my part of the cows care.
 Fortunately, my brother always has a large stock on hand, and I would get
 his wheelbarrow and load a bundle of
 hay on it and roll it over. Did you eyer try to twist the wires loose from around
 a bale of hay9 If not, you have some
 thing coming to you. for it's a lovely
 job, but not for preacher whose vo-
 cabulary must be controlled But the
 hay end of the proposition is as nothiny ] to the pleasure of transporting sack
 of cottonseed meal If a fellow cant 1 spoil his best suit at such a task. he has
 no need whatever of overalls. Then to
 get balanced ration comes the DOT
 tion of bran, but before the COW gets it
 you are apt to have your mind unbal- anced.
 1 I have just seen the statement that one COW VIM consume about three and ope-
 half tons<pf enslage during period of
 six months. and think the authority
 rather nnderstated the average COW, $ l ability to eat, am sure he was not Ihguring on mine. But there was one
 comfort which partly reconciled me to my
 out,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

fecall that some years before I lost my reason and added a COW to my lia- bilitjes, my brother just across the street took unto Himself COW under the very plausible theory that it would be nice to have pure, fresh milk for his young children. l recall going over and casual ly looking her over, but with feigned in terest, and in spite of6pis calling my at tention to her fine points l was hardly polite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

A New York paranoiac who shot a famous surgeon had many newspaper clippings in his baggage. Still, clipping. newspapers is not Necessarily a symptom of paranoia- Witness the hale and hearty exchange editors throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-22

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