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while criticism IS resented as migrate
full and untrue. Some skillful writer's
steer between the two dangers and
make him seem quite human. Among
many excellent biographies are:
George Washington" by Woodrow
Wilson, and "The True George Wash
ington," by P L. Ford.
CHAMPION OF POPULAR
OPINION
Thomas Jeffersons interests rang
ed through science and art as well as
politics. Those of his associates to
whom politics was everything dis
trusted him because of these wide in
terests. But he was a most ardent
Democrat. He once wrote to Washing
ton that there was not a crowned head
in Europe "whose talents or merits
would entitle him to be elected a
vestryman in any parish in America"
His mind found way to abolish the
property requirement from Virginia
suffrage, and it focused the will of
the Colonies in the immortal words of
the Declaration of independence. In
Washington's cabinet he became
oPOhCoIle'h anu IdISI Iue president
for the party opposed to Hamilton's
theory that power must be concentra-
ted in the hands of the Federal gov
ernment. The controversies which
ragged about him in the campaign of
1900 have not yet died to silence.
Thomas Jefferson" by D. S. Muzzy,
is one among several readable books
about this versatile patriot.
OLD HICKORY AT THE HELM
Andrew Jackson was president when
passion put to test Jefferson's theory
that the separate states have greater
power than the Naion. A Democra
by honest conviction, this gaunt, pas
sionate, self-willed, well-meaning man
was an autocrat by the grace Of God
and patriot to his hearts core. When
South Carolina prepared to pursue a
separate existence of her own, he
made il clear by all the force of his
emphatic nature and all the strength
of his official authority that the day
had passed when a state could peace
ably withdraw from the Union. can
rev Jackson" by J. S. Bassett, de-
picts his stormy personality and great
public services.
Ito Be Continued.)
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In land of opportunity the boy may grow up to be
president brcklayer
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Pain is no evil, unless it conquers us.-Kngsley.
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The FALL REPCRT

The report Of the Senate subcommittee investigating condr
tions in Mexico under the chamanshp Of Senator Albert Fall
said Samuel Gompers, amounts declaration that unless
government of Mexico etes its
ideas of American oil and mining interests the governments E m
United States intervene in Mexico.
1t is fair summary.
The Fall which virtually adopted BY the Repuoaa
party its platform constructed Chicago
few recommendations which might protaby be But
the Of its recommendations lies the demand
Mexican constitution shall be rewritten WISHES
and in the interests of American investors Mexico
is outrageous demand and unworthy the United
States
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ldges marshall as four books.)
IT is characteristic of Americas
democracy that the people read
and understand for thems elves. Every
American to whom Democracy" is
a word with meaning, cherishes the
memory of those who founded the ma
ton, gave it stable government, and
have supported it through the storms
of century and half. The lives of
men who have fought for our democ-
racy with sword and pen and great
hearted devotion thrill and inspire US
today. And the World War proved
again that the heroic qualities which
created the Republic still thrive Wig
orously in the hearts of her young
men.
The problems pressing upon US call
for the same wisdom and devotion
Now, when America finds her return
to normal conditions beset by the con-
fused cries of theorists and propa-
gandists, the desire is strong to know
our country's past and from it to see
into the heart of tomorrow's solution.
How democracy, its responsibilities as
well as its privileges, has thrived on
American soil and blossomed in the
achievements of some of our national
heroes may be learned in the half
hours of even the busiest life. Biog-
raphies picture men in their setting
of time and place and prove that his
tory is no dead thing, but continued
story of what live people did and what
impelled them to do it.
A BUSINESS MAN IN PUBLIC
LIFE
Benjamin Franklin that sturdy soul
who "raised commonsense to the level
of genius" has been called 'the origi-
nal business man in public life His
mind, which did not disdain to work
most carefully in terms of pennies,
was agile and imaginative enough to
capture the secrets of electricity
among the clouds. Politically, his wis
dom saw the need for Union of the
Colonies 20 years before his fellow
colonists were ready for it; and as a
statesman he helped to win the aid
of France to the cause of independ-
ence. With his hard business sense,
careful man as he was, he lent the
budding nation his ready cash; and
while he served abroad as envoy to
France, Congress trustfully drew up
on him for funds without in the least
knowing how or where he would get
the money. Benjamin Franklin" by
J. T. Morse, Jr., and the "Autobiog-
raphy" provide interesting accounts
of this early American democrat. For
those who cannot procure the two
volume work: benjamin Franklin,
Self Revealed by W. c. Bruce,
counts for two credits in this course.
THE FOUNDER OF A NATION
Many opinions have been expressed
about Washington, that figure full of
command, dignity, and self-restraint!
But only one endures; that he ranks
high among military commanders, was
as wise in craftsmanship as in war
and, greatest of all, was a pure
hearted patriot. His very excellence
hampers his biographers. If they cat
alogue his virtues, they are in danger
of drawing a saint and not a man
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WOMEN WHO VOTE

Although the suffrage amendment has yet been ratified II
estimated that than 100000 will vote for re
dent this fall This undoubtedly play important part in
determining the victory at the elections.
Public opinion and issues have changed during the past four
the will demand cear-cut declarations on matters
they fundamental such chdyea education high
prices public morals gnful occupations independent
citizenship for
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HEROES OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

That Their Setting Time and Place Prove
hat History No Instead Reveals What Yesterday
Means For Today.
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AFTER-WAR READING COURSE NO. 12-PART l.

"a certificate, the United Bureau Educa
n signed by the Commissioner of Education will be awarded to each
who satisfactory Is the books
accompanying list Cabe Franklin" will be credited two and Bver-
ldges Marshall as fourb books)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-18
Improvement Ordinance
 No. 36-D
An ordinance to provide for the con-
 struction of certain sanitary

struction of certain sanitary
 sewers.
 Be it ordained by the Commission of the City of Birmingham as follows
 Section l. That sanitary sewers ss constructed as follows; Beginning at the manhole on the present sanitary sewer in the intersection of the east and west alley through Block 1, Ems Icy Land Company's seventh addition. and Avenue S. Ensley. formerly Nine teenth avenue. thence southward along Avenue s $50 feet.
 Sec. g.. That said sewers shall b~ constructed with manholes and con- nections and in accordance with full details. drawings. plans, surveys and estimates on file in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Birmfng- ham, where property owners who may be affected by said improvements may, see and examine the same. to which reference is hereby made.
 Said sewers and appurtenances are to be constructed of brick and con crete masonry. terra cotta pipe and iron castings as shown or described im said details. drawings, plans and spec ifications.
 structed for the purpose of draining the territory or area bounded as fol- lows:
 of Lot 2. Block B. Fl. c. Mcwilliams survey; thence west along the north line of said Lot ? to the east line of Avenue s; thence southwestward to the northeast corner of Lot 8, Block 1, Ensley Land Company's seventh ad- dition: thence west along the north line of said Lot to the east line of the north and south alley through said Block 1: thence south along the east line of said alley to the south line of r -r.- the south line of said Lot to the " est side of Avenue $; thence south eastward to the southwest corner of Lot 8, Block 3, II. C.. McWilliams survey; thence east along the south line of | said Lot to the east line of said Block 3 thence north along the east line of said Block so the point of be- ginning.
 Sec. { That the cost of construct ing the improvements authorized by ! this ordinance shall be assessed and | levied upon and against all the lots or parcels of land lying within the district drained by said sewers, and said assessments shall not exceed the total cost of said improvements Provided. however that no charge | assessed upon and against any lot or parcel of land drained by said sewers or any of them, shall be greater than the increased value of said property by reason of the special benefits de- rived from said improvements.
 Sec. 5. That the estimated cost of said improvements Is $500. and that the Commission of the City of Bir- mingham will meet on the 30th day of March. 1920. in the council chamber CT the City Hall of Birmingham, at ! I o'clock, D. m. to hear any objections, remonstrances or protests that may be- filed against said improvements. the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used.
 Approved March 10. 1920.
 N. A. BARRETT,
 President of the Commission. true copy.
 H. s. RYALL. City Clerk
 AgeHerald. March Ills 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-18
42 ACRES

42 acres, miles from Jefferson court house; has one Broom house, facing county road; one 1-room house in middle of the AZ acres, fine creek with running water the year round, water runs through center of the place: fine bottoms and good up lands: excellent timber, pine, oak and poplar: timber alone worth $2,000; This farm is one mile from Mont gomery highway; good automobile 2 county road to farm; also another road leading to back of the place l from the Montgomery road. We only ask $3,eQ0 for this place.. Ask for MT. Cook, with Southern Business ExchangeS 5o7 Empire Bldg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-28

Mr.. and and Mrs. Joseph Haley. Of
broadway. were the week n guests
Of relatives at Leonardo.
Mrs. William Hyer has returned
after having spent several days with
relatives IN Nsw-York.
Richard o. White, of New York
has returned after having spent sew
Mr.. and Mra r. s. White. Of First
street.
Mathew Artzberger has bought the
property on Poole avenue adjoining
William 8. Brewers farm and will
erect a home there in the near future.
Miss Matilda Bardesy of New York
Is spending several days as the guest
OF Miss Anna Bungosdy, OF Main
street.
Mrs. Garret Van Giesen, of Church
street, spent Monday with friends at
New York.
Miss Ethel Frick. of New York
spent the week end with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frick, OF
Florence
Park. has returned after having spent
the week end as the guest of Mr. and
Mrs r. s. White of First street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton McCulloughl
who have been residing on Second
street. expect to leave this week for
their new home IN the south. Mr.. Nc
Cullough has accepted q position
there, having formerly been an m
ploye of the Aeromarine Plane and
Motor Company.
Miss Madeline Mendel. of F1orencs
avenue. has returned after having Wis.,
tied with her sister, Mrs. Robert Han
derhan. of Perth Amboy.
Miss Florence Gldersleeve, OF
Broadway, was the Sunday guest OF
Mrs. Edward Bush, of Leonardo.
Mrs. William S. Holmes will enter
tain the Literary Club at her home
on Friday afternoon when the pro-
gram will be a club debate.
Mrs. E. II. Wharton and son Ken
meth, of Broad street spent Monday
with friends at Newark.
Miss Elsie Osborn has returned to
her home on Main street after having
| spent several weeks in New York.
s. Frank Mason. who is a wireless
operator in the merchant marine.
left Monday for an extended trip to
Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. ID. Brown, of Main
street. have returned after having
spent several months in Florida.
While In Florida they enjoyed calls
from several Keyport people who
were also spending some time there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-28

Few of US escape measles-it
as one of the commonest of child
hood diseases. Every mother
knows the symptoms, but the
mistake that most mothers make
Is in failing to realize that the
child Is not fully recovered after
the eruption and fever disappear.
The air passages are still infamed
and if this Inflammation Is not
cleared up, the air passages may
be weakened, thus paving the
way for pneumonia or serious
disease Of the lungs.
Nightly applications of Vick's
VapoRub will aid nature in
relieving this inflammation. Be-
cause Vicks acts locally by slim
Nation thru the skin to draw
put the inflammation. attract the
blood away from the congested
spots and relieve the cough. In
addition, the medicinal ingre-
dients Of Vicks are vaporized by
the body heat. These vapors
are breathed in all night long,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-28
INVITE MIDDLESEx
WOMEN TO N. ]. RALLY

NEWARK, April 27.-The women
members of the Republican state and
county committees have arranged to
hold a rally for women voters IN Sayre
fall. Y. W. c. A. Building. 50 WASH
ington street. at 2:s0 O'Clock on the
afternoon of Tuesday. May 4th.
There will be several prominent
men and women speakers, and the sub
jsots to be presented viii includei
why Women should Enroll in the
Political Parties" and Why Women
Should Endorse the Republican Party
Mrs. z. II. Feickert, mi Vice
Chairman Of metropolitan state COM
mittee, viii preside at the meeting, and
amor the women who are co-operat-
ing to make the affair a success are
Mrs. Arthur Whitney. Mendham, New
Jersey member of the woman's divi-
sion OF the national Republican COM
mittee: Mrs. Lewis s. Thompson, Red
Bank. vtcs-chairman OF the New Jer-
soy finance committed; the Rev. Mrs.
Florence Randolph, Jersey City, rep
r~esentative of the oolored women In
the Republican woman's organization
Of the statej Miss Estelle Crane,
flainheld, In charge of the women
speakers bureau, and the women vice.
ehairmen of the following countless:
Mrs. Charles p. Eaton, Jersey City,
Hudson; Mrs. c. w. Stevens. Jr., New
Brunswick. Middlesex; Mrs Paul
Moore. Morristown. and Mrs. Reginald
Baker. Madison, Morris: and Mrs.
Frances II. Engeman, Pennington,
Hunterdon. Women vice-chairmen of
the other Republican county commit
tees are to be appointed at once.
Women living IN the following
counties are included in the invita-
ton to this meeting: Bergen, Essex.
Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middle
1911 1911 Co.,
erset, Sussex, Union and Warren. A
similar meeting for South Jersey wom-
en- mas been arranged for May 18th.
This will be held in Camden.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-28

bringing the medication to bear
directly upon the infamed areas.
Children's digestions are deli
cate-easily disturbed by too
much dosing" Vicks, there
fore, IS particularly recommended
since it is externally applied and
so can be used often and freely
without the slightest harmful
effects.
Vicks should be rubbed In
over the throat and chest until
the skin is red-then spread on
thickly and covered with hot
flannel cloths. Leave the cloth
ing loose around the neck and
the bed clothes arranged In the
form of a funnel so the vapors
arising may be freely inhaled.
If the cough is annoying, swallow
a small bit of Vicks the size of a
pea.
Samples to new users will be
sent free on request to the Wick
Chemical Company, 233 Broad
Street, Greensboro, NC.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-28
Keyport Man at yladiyostok.

KEYPORT, April 2s-On Tuesday
morning Mrs. c. N. Britton, Of Eliza
beth street received a letter from her
son. William Britton. chief quarter
master on the u. 8. s. Mt. Vernon.
stains hat the ship had arrived at
yladivostok and would proceed to
Nigisaki, China. Chief Britton Is
now on ~ trip when Will take him
around the world. being connected
with the shipping board of the mer-
chant marine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-28
Why Measles May
Be Dangerous

This Is No. 8 Of a series of Advertisements, prepared by a COM
potent physician, explaining how certain diseases which attack
the air passages-such as Pneumonia. Influenza, Whooping
Cough, Measles or even a long continued Coid-often leave
these organs In an inaanned, congested state, thus afording q
favorable foothoid for invading germs. And how Vicks Vapo-
Rub may be Of value In this condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-02
Three Dead. and 30
Injured in Wreck
Pacific Overland Train Takes
Plunge From Bridge l78
Miles East of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Nov. l.-Three per-
sons were killed and 80 injured
when the Pacific Overland, east
bound, on the Salt Lake route,
plunged from bridge one mile east
of Manix, Cal. 178 miles from los
Angeles, on the Salt Lake railroad
last night, according to corrected
list given out at railroad offices
here today. -
The dead:
REV. FRANCIS NJ. MOODY
Chicago.
JAMES F. KENEPP, train electri-
clan. Los Angeles.
FRED REESE, Salt Lake City.
The more seriously injured
brought to hospitals here, included;
R. G. Atkinson, Salt Lake City,
news agent, internal injuries
w. J. Davies, Moberly. Mo, lac
erations, internal injuries.
w. P. Baker, South Provo. Utah
back injured, hand crushed.
Mrs. Francis M. Moody, Chicago
wife of the Rev. Mr.. Moody, shock
decorations.
Jerry Conners, Salt Lake City,
conclusion of brain, lacerations OF
the face.
Fred Hollen, Detroit, back sprain-
ed. contusions.
Mrs. Fred Hollen, Detroit, contu-
sions and lacerations.
T. F. Travers, Wilmington, Dele.
back sprained. contusions./
The others injured were attended
ut the scene of the wreck and con-
tinued their journey eastward or re-
turned to Los Angeles.
The bodies of the killed were TAX
en- to Yermo, 10 miles west OF the
scene of the wreck where arrange
ments were made to send them to
Barstow. the nearest division point.
According to unofficial reports
the wreck was caused by a spread
rail on the bridge The engine, bag
gage car, smoker, chair car, tourist
car and diner left the rails.
TIE baggage car plunged IS feet
s,om the bridge to the bottom of a
water course. Kenepp in this car
was crushed to death beneath pile
of baggage.
The Rev. Mr.. Moody had just en-
tered the smoker when the crash
came. He was found with coathook
attached to the side of the car pierre
ing the back of his head. Reese also
was killed in the smoker. which
turned half way over. Most of the
injured were in the, smoker and
chair car
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-02
Scratching Of Cat
>Awakens Family and
Saves 10 From Death

Baltimore, Nd. Nov. 1.-The
desperate scratching and meowing
OF cat probably saved 10 lives
when fire broke out at $50 South
Durham street early today. The cat
was overlooked in the kitchen when
the family retired. Last night abou:
$50 o'clock Mrs. Francis Retrroszka
was awakened by the feline's per
sistent efforts to have the door lead
ing to the stairway and the yard
opened. They listened for a while
and concluding that kitty was in
earnest she went down stairs to in
vestigate. AS she opened the kitchen
door she was driven back by a burst
Of smoke and flames. Immediately
above with a wooden ceiling be-
tween, slept eight children, ranging
in age from 20 years to 5, while her
hsuband, Thomas Pietroszka. slept
in the front room.
Her cries of 'fire" as she ran
upstairs, awakened the family and
Joseph. a sou. hurried to Lancaster
and turned in an alarm. All were
hustled OFT of bed and stood ready
TO leave the house if necessary. The
blaze was coming from the chimney
and lounge. tnantel piece and other
articles of furniture were on fire
The hremen quickly extinguished
the blaze. The ceiling, over which
stood the beds of the children was
ckarred.
A special dinner will be proposed
fer the feline which saved the lives
Of the family.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-02
Ak Murder Case
ToHave Airing in
Council Bluffs
W. B. McCaull Completes
Change of Venue From
Montgomery County on
Perjury Indictment.

Upon numerous affidavits that he
cannot secure a fair trial in Mont
gomery county, w. B. McCaull yes
terday completed his change OF
venue from Montgomery county 20
the district court at Council Bluffs.
McCaull was one of the witnesses
for State Senator Frank F. Jones of
Villisca in his 100000 slander suit
against Detective J. N. Wilkerson,
former Burns detective operative,
who attempted to fasten response
bility for the murder of Joe Moore
and the other victims of the ax fiend
who exterminated the family on the
night of June 9, 1912. at Villisca.
McCaull was indicted by the
Montgomery county grand jury on
December %, 1919, for perjury IN
connection with his testimony be-
fore the grand jury when he swore
he left Villisca about 7 o'clock on
tie morning after the murder with
Albert Jones, son of the Senator
Jones.
The case transcripted here yes
terday contains huge bundle of
papers. including the indictment.
TIE trial will bring up again many
OF the horrible features of the Vii
lisca tragedy, which has never been
solved.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-02
Ships Grew Battles Cops
Searching for Liquor

Boston, Nov. 1-Customs officers
who made a raid on the White Star
liner Cretic for contraband liquor
were set upon by members of the
crew and beaten back with crow
bars and other weapons. Police
boats and detail Of patrolmen re-
sponded on a riot call, and a re-
quest was made on the navy yards
for squad Of marines.
With the aid of a detail of sail
ors armed with bayonetted rifles,
the officials ovcrpowered the crew,
some of whom attempted to resist
with knives, and found 400 bottles
of cognac under the floor of the
engine room, where 900 bottles
were removed yesterday. A guam
tity of drugs secreted in garlic also
was found. .a
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-02

Fights Receive
Much Attention
New House of Representatives
And Slightly Over One-Third
OF Senate to Be Chosen
Tuesday.

Washington, Nov. IA new
house of representatives. and slight
ly more than one-third of the senate
will be chosen Tuesday. While the
presidential campaign has eclipsed
all others in interest, the congress
sional fights, particularly the sena-
torial contests, have received much
attention from the leaders of both
parties.
Both Senator Harding and Gov
ernor Cox have pleaded with the
voters to elect a congress in which
their respective parties would have
majority. The heads of the con
gressional and senatorial campaign
committees have been especially
active, stressing the Importance OF
the senatorial elections because the
senate which meets next March q,
will be called upon to dispose of the
question of peace with Germany.
The present senate is COMPOSED
Of 48 republicans; four progressive
republican and AZ democrats. which
on a strict party vote, has given the
republicans a majority of two
I 1hirty-four senator's will be elected
Tuesday, the terms of 81 expiring
next March ), and two being Sc
lected to fill unexpired terms caused
BY the deaths of Senators Bank
head, of Alabama. and Martin o'
Virginia. These two places are GER
.ain to be filled by democrats
Seven of the 81 senator's whose
terms expire next March are demo
Gratis and IS republicans. Tht
democrats, to obta a majority
must capture at least two senatorial
seats from the republicans. Leaders
OF both parties are "laimirg acceS-
sions to their p-esen. strength. Fou,
hundred and thirty-five members >!
the house of representatives are to
be elected Tuesday The number
necessary for a majority is 218 The
present membership of the house is
100 democrats, 232 republicans, two
independent republicans; one nde-
pendent and one prohibition;s. with
nine vacanciese. To obtain a ma
Jority the democrats must ga:n 81
seats. as eight of the nine vacant
seats normally are held by republi-
cans.