The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-09

that manner which suggests method In madness.
 So from a physical standpoint. there are only two republican candidates who can qualify for the White House. These two are Johnson of California, and Harding of Ohio.
 LOOK A SECOND TIME One cannot see either without invol-
 untarily looking again. There Is no gainsaying the fact that the Califor-
 nian reminds of Roosevelt. There is no question but that the Californian has strenuously tried to emulate and initiate the former President. He has succeeded. And this is another indi-
 cation that Johnson whein he goes after a thing with all his heart, most often succeeds.
 Johnson is nearly six feet in height. He is heavy. furthermore. He wears his hair long, parted in the middle, and
 bears on the brim of his nose eye glasses which he hitches back of his
 ears. He walks rapidly with long but quick stride. He gives the impression of force, and that vim and vigor which
 comes with perfect health. In speech. he tries for strength and emphasis l more than eloquence. It is driving power that he displays more than logic. Indeed, his logic or lack of logic is ofttimes concealed in the interest in- spired by the strentuosity of his gestic- ulation.
 In mannerisms, furthermore. he is Rc oseveltistic to a marked degree. He not only talks with teeth at times pressed together, but the actual words are those which made the former exec a a American breakfast table And Johnson in this convention plans to do that which no doubt Roosevelt would be doing were he here. He has hope to take the con veiltion by storm. He leads his column in person. and when out of the hall of the convention, he talks with them, ana speaks to them inspiring them with renewed pep" and enthusiasm in his cause.
 On the other extreme is Harding of Ohio. Irrespective of the popular opin- ior of Johnson, Harding is no dema gogue.
 While no abler, perhaps. than John son, he is a very able man, and is too proud of his intelligence to prostitute it on the altar dedicated to "isms" and political fads. So much Is he con- servative, that his enemies call him ''reactionary."
 Tn appearance, ftdrulng TeIieClS the dignity of his mind He is neatly dressed, always. He is almost immac-
 ulate in appearance, and no man in Wa shington, where he spends the greater portion of his time, ever saw a superflous whisper on his chin, or particle of dust on his collar. He moves with dignity-not as slowly, per kaps as southerner of his position and mental inclination, but slowly. just the same. He is tall, trim without be- ing slender, and virile in youthful age and excellent health.
 His facial expression is serious. al- most too serious. He does not laugh enough. His eyes are dark and far seeing. his brow heavy, his face tanned like the olive and his hair abundant
 though gray.
 From the standpoint of appearance, he could fill the bill. As matter of fact. weighing the candidates on this scale. there are only two. as said. who
 could fill it. The one is Harding and the other Johnson.
 But, as in practically all other re- spects. in the appearance of its men, democracy has a distinct advantage over the G. o. P. If the people want an Apollo, why there is Mitchell Palmer. If they want an Abe Lincoln type, why
 there is Governor Edwards.
 So apparently a democratic victory is certain in this good year of 1920.