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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
Revival of the
 LYceum Lectures

Lyceum Lectures
 61 HE high school lyceum course ll which covered a period of many years but ceased when the Central school building was destroyed by fire, recalled as distinct cultural ac- tivities, will be revived by women of the literary clubs.
 | A brilliant series of lectures to be held in Temple Emanu-El has been arranged, and as the price of a sea- son ticket is only $3, the success of the enterprise is thought to be as- sured.
 The first lecture will be delivered by John Cowper Powys, the noted poet, essayist and novelist, g. week from tomorrow. A rare treat indeed is promised and each succeeding at- traction will be of a like high stand ard.
 The Drama League is doing fine work along literary lines, but the two organizations will in no wise inter- fere with each other, as the former gives it's entertainments in the aft ernoon and the lyceum association will offer it's lectures at night.
 In the rush and intellectual con- fusion of city life well-bred society in the bulk gives too little atten- tion to the things that make for spir- itual upbuilding. The comparatively few, however, having an appreciation of the true and the beautiful, will always be eager for the best in art and discussions by essayists on sub jects of which they are recognized masters.
 It is safe to assume that Temple Emanu-El will be filled to capacity to hear John Cowper Powys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
WHAT EVERY MAN KNOWS

Arnold Bennett. Our Women
 Every man knows in his heart ana every womsn knows in her heart that the average man has more intellectual power than the average woman. It IS q fact immanent in the households of the world. It is fact as notorious as the fact that a man has more physical strength than a woman. Just as women admire physical superority, so they ad- mire intellectual superiority. not as rule in the slightest degree resenting it.. [. Superior intellectual power means ana always did n.ean, domination. women m the main love to be dominated al any rate in appearance. feel here that am writing like an old-fashioned man. cannot help that Truth is truth. am not an old-fashioned man. l am feminist to the point of passionateness. But at the risk of being ortracized and mathematical by all the women femin- ists of my acquaintance, I shall continue to assert not only that even in this ad- vanced year women as a sex love to De dominated, but that for some thousands of years if not forever, they always will love to be dominated. This desire to be dominated Is in itself proof of intel lectual inferiority. It is instinctive and
 it survives, despite general impression in certain quarters that recent progress s;ve events have in some mysterious way put an end to it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
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SENSITIVE ABOUT HIS EARS.
 Your father looks at me as if h. animal"
 Don't be discouraged, Algernon. He's just trying to place you"
 ''All right. Geraldine. but I hope hs won't decide to place me in a barn.
 THERE %s SUCH A TOWN.
 S. J. Smith of ouinton. who con fesses that he occasionally reads this department, tells us something about the town of Toadvine. which we have fl equently used in our wheezes. He wonders if we know there is | town of that name in Alabama. As we have lived in this state for greater mum. Der of years than we care to mention. The name struck us as suggestive of the sweet simplicity of rural life ana therefore entitled to such publicity as We could give it from time to time, as the spirit moved. No disparage,n mt was intended to the town or the gal lant Confederate soldier for. whom 1t vas nameu. We are indebted to Mir. Smith for giving us a brief history of the place and in conclusion we dee, him to find our other town. chigsers- vile, on any map. PAUL, COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Good Advertising

Birmingham is certainly being put or the map by the international balloon races" said Edmund Arnes. This even, has been written about by all of the big papers of the country, and many of the largest papers have devoted entire pages to pictures of the national elimination rices which occurred several weekx ago Tn this city. On the other hand, a num- Der of moving picture men will be on h4nd to take pictures of the start of the race. These will be shown all over the country, and at the present time all eyes are turned toward Birmingham in anticipation of the biggest thing that has ever happened to this city in the way of advertising, and I feel sure that 1t wjli mean great things for Birming- ham in the future.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17

MIDDLETON S. FAREWELL. cred1table to the American govern ment. It should never be said that American troops have been guilty of excesses which we condemn when committed by the soldiers of other nations.
 The marine corps is the pride of the American people. Its services in France and elsewhere have been dis tinguished by valor and in most cases moderation. Any scandal which in- wolves this important branch of the service, with record behind it of bravery and efficiency, is depIorable but no one will want the facts brought out any more than the rank and file of the marines themselves, who have the honor of the service to uphold.
 In extenuation of the corps rec ord in Haiti, it should be said that ,763 Haitians were killed in a bandit attack on Port au Prince and during operations which followed that at- tack. It may be found that stories of the American occupation of Haiti have been exaggerated, but as lonp as there is a shadow of blame at- taching to the marines, it should be cleared up.
 M carpenter says he fights a boxer and boxes fighter We know what he's talking about, but don't exactly understand what he means.
 A school principal of Chester, Pa. has ordered children to leave their noodles at home. Thank heaven, they can still go to school in iimousines!
 < * * The republicans have quit claiming landslide" for Harding. Their candt- date has done great deal to make a republican Landslide" impossible
 Governor Cox says he admires r,jbu Root. If EIihu belonged to the demo- cratic party. his statesmanship would shine forth like beacon on a stormy sea.
 Room in the civic hall of fame for Iupelo. Miss, where every registere,l voter contributed s1 to the democratic campaign fund! If there is a republican h Tupelo. he must be lonesome.
 Bandits are tough customers to handle but even in Haiti they should not be exc cuted illegally.
 Highway robbery is getting to he one 'f the most flourishing industries in Jef- ferson county. without any demand be- ng made for recognition of the highway robbers union.
 MT. Abe Atteii has been located in Canada, whither he was doubtless lured oy the moisture in canAda's climate. ! D;s,r.csa X X
 Masquard will bs compelled to draw on his reserve stock of optimism. Y The League of NstioMs. x M conerss. na, adopted resolution favoring the ad- mission of enemy states to the league. America will not be on the waiting list until after the election next month.
 MT Babe Ruth knocked home run with bone broken in his left wrist we nave lost the capacity to marvel at M-. Ruth's performance, at the bat.
 # < * Spanlsh forces have captured an im- ortant Moroccan town. Tais will DC 'ews :o great many people who didn', Snow the Spanish army had engaged in martial exercises since the Spanish American war
 S k < when Chairman Hays talks of carry ng Texas, he is indulging in popular 'astime of a campaign year. He's talk ns through his nat.
 . | < Women ju-crs pose for their photo | graphs with a cheerful alacrity that s 'haracteristicaDy feminine.
 sk $ k The heart of the world" will continue o function. despite Senator Harding | 'fforts to arrange for post-mortem.
 A NEW ARGUMENT HondouN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17

other methods, for when the child reaches it's majority it is graduated back into the normal community life of the state, feet This method of chiid-caring has been officially approved by the federal chiid's bureau of the United States, and by the sponsoring of thirty three other statewide societies in various states of the union, just as the society here in public opinion and by official recogni- >tion of the state itself
 This plan also insures an enormous economic saving to the communities of our state in that after the first year s cost of iescuing the child from it's de- graded environment. carrying the child through the painstaking process of physical and mental upbuildins, some- times lasting over period of six months, with a final placement in a studiously selected home, the burden of expense is placed on the foster family. who as- sumes this expense and responsibility un- der the supervision of the Children's Aid Society in return for the love. affection and comfort that the child gives their childless home.
 The society is spending $sD.ooo in the whole state this year. So far in the
 first nine months over 800 children have been saved and cared for. The other cities, towns and communities of Ala DOZEN OF THE FIGHTING MARINES From the Washington Post.
 A little group of women from a local American woman's Legion post jour- neyed to Arlington to lay a wreath tied with the marine colors on the grave of Gen. Charles A. Doyen. of the United States marines, on the second anniver- sary of his death.
 This incident Served to recall the fact that it was Doyen. a marine officer of the line, who in the ordinary course of his duty took the marines overseas in June. 1917, and trained them into the magnificent fighters who won imperish- able glory for the corps at Belleau wood. verdun. San Mihiel and other sec tors where the American troops were station.
 There IS glory enough for all. but it should not be forgotten that the inten- sive training given by Doyen to his men that first year of their service overseas made possible the later victories under General Harbord of the army at Belleau wood and General Lejeune in other en- agreements in which the marines par ticipated- The services of General Deyen in this regard were recognized in tho posthumous award of a distin- guished service medal The tragedy for Doyen was that his health failed and he had to relinquish his command just at the time when the marines were to have their chance in the battle zone.
 In recognition of thel achievements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17

l bama have already contributed srs. .ooo and have promised $sooo more. The Bir. mingham district is now asked to give her share-$7,0 ,0Oo It is not going to make an expenafvp drive or spend a large amount in aflve<s Using campaign with it's dinners, nsesA. ings and house-to- house canvaasss. bsu is sending out letters with litarature on. closed. showing it's good work and ask- ing for contribution by mail. If yus receive such q letter read 1t carefully and if you think it . praiseworthy so- ciety send your check to J. R Rica. treasurer, Steiner building. Hirminghaun, Ala.
 But if you fail to get istAss vlEA . leaflet and arc interested fruan readana what I have set down hsrs, just write to Ralph S. Barrow. the state supesin- tsndent. for any information you may wish and hs will ssnd 1t to syeu; or if you live in greater Birmingham, bettas sti. just drop in on him at his hsokh quarters in the Steiner building caRnaa Ftrst avcnee and Twenty-Art stvesk (Rainbow viaduct). and have . haart-to- heart talk with him. CtAwDurd Johnooa is president and Robeee Jsnison, ss. first vice president. and Leo c BrAdlsm secretary. The exsoutive comni1fss end the state directors arc mAde ID q the leading men and women h tho sezts. for which they had been prspared by Doyen. a marine officer was put h charge of the Second division, and ax the request of Major General Barnett then in command of the corps. General Lejeune was given the position = . ss- ward to tho marine corpA O. u scroll of marine heroes and general the name of Charles A. DoyAn has . high and lasting place.
 sLUMBER SONG John McCrae. Tn Flanders Fields anA
 Other Poems"
 Sleep, Ettle eyes
 That brim with chx>>fsh tears amid tn, Be comforted! No grief of night cas
 weigh
 Against the joys that throng thy coming
 day.
 Sleep. little heart! There is no place in Sunderland for
 tears;
 Life soon enough will bring its chilling And sorrows that will dim the after
 years.
 Sleep, little heart! An, little eyes, Dead blossoms of springtime long ago, That iife's storm crushed and left to lie
 below
 The benediction of the falling snow! Sleep. little heart. That ceased so long ago it's frantic beat. The years that come and go with silent
 feet
 Have naueht to tell save this-that rsst
 IS sweet. Dear little heart .ss d z..s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17

KING OF THE TRACK. Swift as thought plane goes speed,
 ing
 Through the sky; Ger the earth tine racing motor Seems to fly. These are marvels man has fashion ed So they are. You're living. breathing creature, Man-o'War!
 HIS FIRST LESSON. Poor little pup" What's the matter with that infant canine~ legs and developed a shrill bark he went out to play" "weli?"
 The playfellow he chose was an el- derly tomcat who had been up all night"
 A VERBAL ONE. Did you ever see a volcano in erup- tion?'
 Once"
 "Where?" "On the platform of suburban rail- way station. A lantern-jawed woman overlook her husband just as he was about to board a train with the yil- lage vampire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
IMPERTURBABLE OFFICIAL

, IMPERTURBABLE OFFICIAL 'Is this the detective bureau?" asked the disheveled stranger. 1 "It is," replied a corpulent man in 1 uniform who was seated at a desk and writing in large ledger. I'm lost" You are. eh?'' replied the eorpulent man. as he continued writing. Well Tiff you can prove that anybody's miss ling you we'll take up the case" POSSIBLY A CARLOAD. Here are some interesting statistics pertaining to a musical comedy" said the gentleman with a scientific air. "Yes?" 'It is estimated that the ladies of the company use enough powder in tn~ course of one season to sprinkle the entire state of Delaware"
 A MEAN TRICK.
 How was the seance?" \
 "A practical joker broke up the party. The medium told him to ask any question he wanted to and the spirits would rap the answer" 
 T see"
 go he asked what was the popuAa- tion of China. That would call for about 400, 900, 900 raps."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
Ugly Charges Made
 Against the Marines

CHARGES that natives of Haiti N have been killed indiscriminate- ly by United States marines and gen. darmerie should be fully investigated
 A report made public by the navy department and submitted by Major General Barnett, former commandant, states that approximately S,25O "armed Haitian bandits" were killed by the marines or gendarmerie during five and a half years of American occupation. The marine casualties amounted to one officer and twelve enlisted men killed, and two officers and twenty-six enlisted men wounded.
 From time to time there have been rumors that Haitians were being mis- treated by American marines. Some basis was given to these reports by the evidence brought out in the court martial of two privates in the corps who were accused of illegally exc cutting captive Haitian bandits. Gen eral Barnett's report and correspond ence between marine headquarters and Col. John H. Russell, command ing the marine forces in Haiti, indi- cate that conditions there are not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
Play for Riddles

Since the patients of the tuberculosis camp on Red Mountain cannot attend the theatres, it is the idea of Mrs. Laura Jackson Davids to take Birmingham $ best talent to them,' said Mrs. Mary Gillen. Mrs. Davids is now arranging a series of entertainments to be given every other Thursday evening at the open air auditorium at the camp. I had the pleasure of giving a programme out there recently under her auspices, and, seeing their t,sen appreciation, I am sure I got more out of it than l could pos sibly have given tlam. I am convinced hat Birmingham talent will respond to Mrs. Davids' call and will be more than glao to take their various forms of en- tertainment to those who are unable to come to them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
Not to Pass

q have had number of suggestions about the traffic code which l am now formulating" said George Lewis Bales, assistant city attorney. rOne which I consider worthy of consideration is that of A. M. Reid, who suggested that no motor vehicle should be allowed to pass another at speed faster than 90 miles an hour, and not then except after sounding the horn for permission from the driver of the car to be passed If the rule is violated the man in the car which is passed has right to take the number of the car and report it at police headquarters. A substantial fine
 should be attached to this misdemeanor.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
Without the Name

Some poor fish up in New York has lost his wife, and he is writing the city officials of Birmingham, asking them to help him find her., remarked h. Scudder Ryall. Yesterday morning we received letter from man who gave his address in New York City, in which he stated that his wife was, he thought, living in Birmingham. Now that gives you an idea of the lax arrangements of the matiimonially inclined these oays The man hasn't even heard from his own wife in two years and don't know which of her names she is using
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
He lives in fame, thnt died in virtues cause. --Citus AndrOnicus.
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A MORNING PRAYER
 In the midst of sorrow, tempta- ton and pain. thou, God, cahst find me. SeIf-Ioye alone is the bar rier through which thou canst not break. | alone can tear this down. Heip me, God, to do it, that thou tnayest enter iR. Amen.--M. ;. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
Member of the Associated Press

TELEPHONE He'll (private exchange eonnec.hs "n departmental, Main 490e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17
They Like Him

That was a high compliment which the Rotarians of Gadsden paid Dr. F W. Brandon at it's recent meeting" said J. D. Moore, flor ringing resolutions were passed petitioning the conference to return him to Gadsden, in spite of the fact that he will complete his fourth year as pastor. Among other things the resolutions said
 The removal of Dr. Brandon from the club and would, in it's judgment, re- suit in a great loss to this city, it's Christian, civic and to uplifting institu- tions, as well as to the First Methodist Church. D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-17


 T note with considerable interest that the City Commission is going to insure the police, said W. H. McQuiston, yes- terday. "I think that this is very wise measure. Almost everyone in Bir- mingham, except the police, has been held up during the crime wave that is now sweeping the city. It is about time for the footpads to start on the cops now.
 The paper states that five policemen have been killed in the past twelve months. More private citizens than that have bene killed within the past twelve weeks. I think that I will put in my application to De a policeman, the pro- tection is to be desired
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-06-18
NOT TO SELL BONDS NOW a
DECISION OF COMMISSION

At recent meeting Of the bond
commission of Newberry it was de-.
cided not to sell the bonds of the
town for street improvement, sewer
age, light and water extensions, at
the present time. This action was
taken by the commission after COM
ference with Mayor Eugene S. Bleaso
because the bond market is consider
ably off at this time. Newberry'
bonds usually bring about par, for
the town has always. taken care
promptly of it's bonded debts and in-
terest thereon.
All bonds are selling lew at this
time, even Liberty bol1s.
Mayor Blease and he aldermen
are anxious to get to work on the
paving of some streets and the COM
nissioners of public works would
like to go ahead with the new s=w-
erage, water and light extensions.
but they all agree that it would be
unwise to sell the town bonds at sac
rifce prices, especially when all the
money voted, and more, too, would
be, needed for the public improve
ments desired. Therefore, these gem
tlemen have concurred in the action
of the bond commissioners IN net
placing the bonds u the marke: as
this time.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-06-18
Wrizht-Fisher.


i. Married on Wednesday afternoon
at 8 o'clock, at the residence of the
brides mother, Mrs. w. F. Wright,
Ill Houston street, Greenville, s.
c., by the brides pastor, Rev. G. G.
Herbert, Miss Annie Laura Wright
and Mr.. Charles Page Fisher Of Rich,
mond, Va. It was quiet home af-
fair, only few of the immediate
relatives of the contracting parties
being present. Immediately after
the ceremony the bride and groom
left on their bridal trip. After July
/ they will be at home in Richmond.
The bride has large circle OF rel-
atives in Newberry, Laurens, Green
vile, Edgefeld and other counties
and States, and many friends, who
will all unite in wishing the happy
couple long life of happiness, pros.
perty and usefulness The groom ID
in the postal service OF the govern
ment. He is returned soldier form
overseas an dis a young man Of the
finest qualities. The bride is the
second daughter Of the late William
F. Wright, well known in the counties
of Newberry and Laurens, in both OF,
which he formerly lived. Her moth, (;
er is Mrs. Annie Greneker Wright,
now making her home in Greenville.
We would like to congratulate
both parties, the bride upon capti-
waiting so worthy young man in
every sense Of the word and the
groom upon winning such a sweet
and aniable young woman, attractive
and lovely in person and disposition.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-06-18
GREAT INTEREST IN
HEALTH UNIT PICTURES

DR.. Finney, the new county health
officer, is having great success with
his meetings at the school houses,
there being large crowds out to see
the. pictures and get health hints.
DIR. Riser has the moving picture out
fit in Newberry county for the week
and the interest the people are tax
ing has induced him to leave it here
next week.
On Saturday night at Johnstone
school the pictures will be shown.
The school will have ice cream and
other refreshments for the benefit
of the school. There will be special
band music. -.
On Monday night the pictures will
be shown at Jalapa and on Tuesday
night at Little Mountain.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-06-18
Dots From St. John's.

Dots from St. JONAS.
We are having some hot weather
down here now. The crops are grow
ing very fast.
The health around st. Johns ID
very good at this writing.
There was preaching at st. Johns
church Sunday, June 13, with very
good attendance in spite Of the hot
weather.
Misses Hattie, Marie and Alene
Free and Miss Lowcina Berley spent
Sunday afternoon with Miss Pearl
Stuck.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Summer and
Miss Ola Berley spent Sunday after
noon with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Will
son at Pomaria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Koon spent Sum-
day with their daughter, Mrs. j. j.
Stuck.
Mrs. Fred Ramsey spent the week.
end at her mothers, Mrs. Jane Bo-
land. She will leave for her home in
Greenville Monday.
Miss Lottie Counts spent Sunday
afternoon with Misses Lola, Lizzie
and Violet Stuck.
We are glad the chaingang has
come down here and fixed our roads,
They certainly needed it.
Come down, Mr.. Editor, and w
will go fishing on Broad river. Know
we would catch some trout too, don't
you believe we would?