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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03

BEGINNING THE DAY--Lord,
would not east pearls before swine,
but ] cast them somewhere. l may
be calling all men swine; / may be
withholding my pearls. In world
built by giving Lord where the
law in that we get only as we give,
ean it be that I am cheating myself
and all men else by Withholding.
III. Nj. e.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
1EssIM1sT1c.

"welr Weir exclaimed Gadspur. as
HIS eye fell on an item in the news
paper he was reaoing.
What is it?" asked Mr.. Jagsby Ian
guidly.
"A dealer wishes to get rid Of his en-
tire stock Of champagne glasses. He adj
yertises that they viii, be sold for
song"
Champagne glasses for sorg, chr
r'used Mr. .iagshy. "who feels like sing
ing now, Id like to know"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03

TT is certainly good to be back in
Birmingham after spending the holi-
days in Indianapolis" said Miss Hazel
Elliott. a clerk in the office of John
d. McNeel, collector of internal reve-
nue., and l don't think it ever looked
go good to me as it did when / stepped
off the train at the Terminal station
Thursday Before I came to Birming-
ham l lived in Indianapolis and while
| was there l enjoyed myself thor
oughly. but somehow / have become
attached to the south, and especially
to the metropolis of Alabama, and al
ways expect to call this home. 1t
really does one good TO get away, for
it is then that they really appreciate
their home town. which always looks
hetter to you after an absence
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
GOOD HEADvoRK

That shifty promoter charged with
violating the blue sky law was prompt
ly acquitted"
"He was guilty, too. but he escaped
punishment because he was smart"
''In what PARTICULAR
HE hired the lawyer who wrote tn
law to defend him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
NOT 4 NEW THEORY
m the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
DR.. Einstein's theory OF limited
universe is not new, as readers Of Edgar
Allan Poe's Eureka remember. And
Foes fascinating theory had the charm
Of being ct least excellent literature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03

II have been holding a meeting
with the Boyles Baptist church during
the holidays" said Rev. w. j. Ray of
Birmingham, but one of the Home
Mission board evangelists. Il came
home to be with my family but just
couldn't resist the temptation to be
about the Masters business, so ! got
Rev. e. G. Johnston, pastor of the
Twenty First Avenue Baptist church,
ard one of the best gospel singers in
the state. to lead the singing. On New
Years night we drove by and got Rev
Frank Willis Barnett and took him out
and he preached straightforward
simple sermon. Boyles is growing and
the church has bright outlook for
the year"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
THE tLL-wlsE kERENskY
thN Kansas CITY Star.

from lne Kansas, CITY star.
1t wouldn't be surprising if it should
prove true. as reported, that Alexander
Herenskl, thrown up by the revolution
for time as the ruler of Russia, should
row be working in a cheap London res
taurant. The chap who has difficulty in
making his own way often regards him.
self as entirely capable of settling the
ecnditiors rnder which everybody else
in Che cou-.ry should make living
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
MUCH UPSET.

MUCH UPSET. 4
SIS Mr.. Wadieigh man of nervous
temperament
Not ordinarily, but Mr.. wadleigh says
when anybody starts to talking OF
launching another drive he feels a sink
ing sensation and is afraid il he were to
reach for his checkbook ana fountain
pen just then 1t would be the last con-
sciugs act of his life"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
WARNINGS SHOULD BE ISSUED

WAHNiNGS SHOULD BE ISSUED
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
One thing is certain. 1t is a mani
Test obligation on boards of health to
see that information printed in many
languages is scattered broadcast, show
ing the perils of wood alcohol, espe-
ciaily where the population is largely
foreign Right or wrong. prohibition
brings in it's train many regrettable
conditions. To relieve these condi-
lions is wholesome sort OF public
service. 1t viii be something il they
can be modified and minimized.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
MAYBE THEY HEARD soMErnING

From the Nashville Banner.
What has made those mild reserva-
tioaists of the Senate so mild? May
we not attribute it to their Christmas
visit 10 the folks back home?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
STRIKE OFF HIS NAME

From the Nashville Banner.
One objection to Mr. Gerard is the GER
taintv that he would write book entitled
My -Four Years IN the White House"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03

STRONG ATTACHMENT.
is this model prison."
Yes said the warden. Our boys
are SO well treated here that they always
come hack to pay US visit after they
are released
"f'ut how about those VINO are exc
cuted?o
They send US CHEEKY messages through
the ouja board.,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03

thing should be done ere long to pro-
tect the unwary visitor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03

Entered at the BIRMINGHAM, Ala
postoffice as second-class matter, un-
der act of Congress. March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
ADRIF7T WITH THE TIMES
EASILY INFLUENCED.

rs your friend an Engiishman?'
mo. Why do you ask o. - 81
"He speaks of movie as cinema, .
oh. he once had suit made by an
English tailor and certain little affec-
tations have chung to him ever since"
~ AMPLE EXTREMITIES.
Senator snortsworthy was told that
he resembled Lincoln in one respect"
That must have pleased him.
Quite the contrary. The resemblance
noted by one Of the senator's bitterest
political foes was not in the head but
IN the feet"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03

Remittances can be made at current
rate of exchange. The Age-Herald Will
noc be responsible for money sent
through ne mails. Address
THE AGE-HERALD,
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-03

In these days when at last the medical
fraternity through long campaign has
been enabled to raise the standard of
graduation and require better facilities
and teaching from the medical colleges,
the stages through which DR.. Osler went
in order to reach at last his pinnacle OF
greatness. | give it here because unfor-
tunately there has always prevailed in
America an idea that there is short cut
to everything, and this was responsible
for the way the old-time. il-fitted and
mis- named medical schools used to grind
out graduates in year or two to do their
deadly work.
Born and reared in Canada there was
no thought that he could fit himself as q
physician without first acquiring a good
education as a groundwork upon which
to build. After finishing his work at
Trinity college, Toronto. Os'er graduated
at the medical department of NfeGili uni
versoity Montreal. in 1872 He then
spen two years at the University OF
London, and at Berlin and Vienna. Re
turning in 1874, he was made professor of
physiology and pathology at McGiU and
remained member of the medical faculty
until 1884. He was clinical professor OF
medicine at the University of Pennsyl-
vania in lsS4-5; professor of the princi-
PIES and practice of medicine in the Johns
Hopkins university 1sSs-19O5. and physi.
| clan -in-chief during the latter period IN
| 1905 he became regius of medicine at Ok
ford England This with his special lee.
tlreships practically covered his caree,
Ito the outbrea Z Cf<the war. I have pur.
| posely refraile,l from speaking Of his
work as an author. reserving it for y
| later time.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
'sBeaUnre RerOlt, -
Cries HiIlquit

ALBANY, Jan. 20.-Perma-
nent custer of the Socialist AS
semblyman will loosen the vio-
lent revolution" Morris Hillquit,
chief counsel for the five sus-
pended members, declared at the
outset of their trial to-day. He
qualified his prediction with the
statement that the Socialists
"have always endeavored and are
endeavoring to stem" the revo-
luton.
Martin w. Littleton, associate
counsel to the Judiciary Commit
tee, construed the remark as "a
warning to the country, threat
to the committee and an admon-
ishment to the Assembly that they
do not dare deal with the gentle
men he represents unless they
wish to invite revolution" Mr..
Hillquit retorted that it was but
Glove offer, inploring you to be
as good and peace loving as we
Socialists are, and not high
handed"
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21

might La Guarda in burst of anger
warned the Aldermen that they were
establishing a dangerous precedent in
asking for an appeal from the ruling
of the chair and in passing resolutions
in spite of the recognized procedure.
"The President is stating what is not a
fact" shouted Alderman Collins, jump
the rostrum. La Guardia, with an
other smash of the gavel, ordered
Collins to take his seat, threatening to
have him set down If he continued.
Members of the Republican delega-
tion denounced the overruling of the
aldermanic presiding officer. Alder
man Falconer said: "You Democrats
are favoring mob rule. What are you
going to do if the Socialists are ex-
PEELED at Albany on presentation Of
evidence against them? If such action
is taken can tell you right now that
similar action will be taken here to ex-
pei the Socialist members of this body"
Baruch Vladeck. floor leader of the
| Socialists, charged that similar ac-
ton was contemplated by the Demo
Gratis in the board two years ago. He
said that the Socialist members were
ready and eager to be investigated.
Zeltner was called upon to vote on the
resolution, he declared
Flip. flop. flop, flip. This whole
thing is so mixed up, jumping from
one resolution to another, that
can't understand it,"
Zeltner asked to be excused from
voting, and abruptly left the chamber
to go into an ante-room. When shc
board voted, however, to make him
record his opinion, Louie" was
brought back, and registered re-
luctant negative.
The resolution was first amended,
and passed in this form. Then it was
discovered that, as an amendment, it
would have to be printed, and con-
sidered next week. Alderman Collins
then moved that the original resolu-
tion, offered by Alderman Hammock, of
the Bronx, be voted on. When Presi-
dent La Guardia held this was against
the rules, the aldermen broke all
precedent by voting him down, thus
giving Collins, the majority leader,
virtual Craftsmanship at board meet
ings.
Toward the end of the session
Alderman Collins arose on point of
ter attack on William F. Quinn. one Of
the Republican leaders, for criticixing
the Irish Republic" bond certificate
campaign as an imposition.
Collins called attention to the fact
that the Board of Aldermen had passed
a resolution last July, giving Eamonn
De Valera, president of the Irish Re-
public" the freedom Of the city, and
that Mayor Hylan, in accordance with
it, had received De Valera at the City
Hall lae+ Saturday.
In reply, Alderman Quinn repeated
his statement that the generosity of
the Irish in this country was being
presumed upon "by false promises and
representations" He said that no one
could substantlate De Valeras claims.
When half a dozen aldermen, who
helped welcome De Valera, jumped to
their feet to defend him, President La
Guardia cut short the debate by rap
ping for order.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Calls the Proceedings
Absolutely UnsanctiOned

eve make the contention here that
all prece dents of this House or of this
Senate of the State of New York and
of all other legislative bodies in the
United States, including both houses
of Congress, have always uniformly and
without any deviation so held. In
other words, that the proceeding which
you have initiated by the resolution
before you is absolutely unprecedented,
absolutely unsan ctioned.
"My learned friend on the other side
has quoted from precedents of the
United States Congress, the upper
house, as it happens to be. He has
properly maintained that the precedents
Of Congress are applicable to this case
because they arise under the same
wording Of the Constitution. namely:
Each house shall be the judge of the
elections, Of the returns and qualifica-
tions of its MEMBERS
"Now, let US see. What are the prece-
dents? First, in the lower house Of
Congress, the House of Representa-
tives There are three classes of cases
in which members who have presented
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Harbor Strike Leader
Predicts Settlement
Statement Follows Conference
With Towboat Exchange Head
at Union Headquarters

Early settlement Of the strike Of
members of the: Harbor Boatmen's
Union was predicted yesterday by their
leader, Arthur Olsen, chairman of the
strike committee. He made this state
ment after Frederick A. Russell. pres
ident of the New York Towboat Ex-
change, had called at strike headquar-
ters, e5 West Street. Mr.. Russell and
other members Of the T'owboat Ex-
change held a conference later in their
Offices at II Broadway
Mr. Russell said that when he called
at the strikers headquarters his only
purpose was to tell them that their
strike was illegal because they were
violating contract entered into last
New York Boat Owners Association
and the Marine Affiliation of New York,
which comprises the eight unions of
harbor boat workers.
This contract provides that, begin
ming January l, 1920, neither party can
terminate the existing wage scale with
out thirty days warning. Mr.. Russell
says that no such warning was given
Mr.. Olsen, however, insisted that the
warning had been given and that 1000
nremen, deckhands and cooks would
remain on strike until they are grant
ed an increase of from $50 to $35 a
month. Mr.. Russell says that not more
than 500 men are out.
Arnold McStay, Commissioner of
Street Cleaning, said yesterday that
garbage and ash removal was being in
terfered with by the strike and that
of the city would operate the scows.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Louis N. Martin Outlines
Case Against Socialists
Chairman of Assembly Judiciary Committee Declares
Five Ousted Members Are Accused of Urging
Overthrow of Government by Force if Necessary

that party to oppose the war and ALL
the means adopted by the government
tor carrying on the war in eyerv pos
sible way; that the men herein named
by voice and vote, in public and in pri-
vate, opposed every measure intended
to aid the prosecution of the war to a
successful conclusion and gave aid and
comfort to the enemy.
ut is claimed also that in Aupust
1919, after the schemes and program
of the Russian Soviet government were
fully known and their practices and
principles fully revealed, the Socialist
party of America, of which these men
are members, in deliberac1ve conven-
tion declared their allegiance to and
solidarity with such Russian Soviet
government; that they secured their
nomination and procured their election
under the pretense to the people that
they were merely availing themselves
of legally established means for politi-
cal representation, which was in truth
and in fact done 20 disguise and cover
up their true intent and purpose TO
overthrow this government, peaceably
if possible, forcibly if necessary.
"The claim is made that these mer
are with others engaged in large and
we'll organized capacity to subvert the
due administration of law and to de-
stroy the right to hold and own prop.
erty honestly acquired, to weaken the
family tie, which, they assert, is the
seed Of capitalism, to destroy the in,
f1uence of the Church and overturr
the whole fabric of a constitutions
form Of government.
"Our inquiry will be conducted with
a view to ascertain and determin,
whether there is truth in such infor
nation"
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Aldermen Oppose
Socialist Custer
Resolution Urges assem-
bly, Reconsider ActiOn:
La CuQrdia Is IGNORED

After wrangling for almost three
hours, the Board Of Aldermen yester-
day adopted a resolution urging the
State Assembly to reconsider the action
by which it suspended it's five Social
list members before hearing the charges
brought against them. The vote was 40
to 26, the Democrats and Socialists
standing together.
William J. Flynn, Commissioner of
Public Works of the Bronx, who was
sitting for President Henry Bruckner,
was the only man who broke party
lines. In voting with the Republicans,
Commissioner Flynn stated the Assem-
bly, was the judge of it's own members
and he did not think the Board Of AL
dermen had any right to interfere.
During the debate on the Socialist
issue William T. Collins, the Demo-
cratic floor leader, appealed from a
ruling of President La Gaurdia where
by the resolution would have to go
over for week. Although many Of the
Democrats and Socialists admitted on
the floor that La Guardia was right
legally, they voted against him and he
was overruled.
Pounding his gave. with all his
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Barred Lawyers
Refuse to Talk

Louis Marshall, member of
the Bar Associations committee
barred from the trial at Albany
of the suspended Socialist Assem-
blymen, returned to New York
last night.
"The facts in the case speak
for themselves" said Mr.. Mar
shall. "The committee feels that
a statement is unnecessary, and
none will be given"
Mr.. Marshall refused to say
whether the committee would take
further action, or whether he in
tended returning to Albany.
Charles E. Hughes is chairman
of the committee. He declined to
comment in any way upon the
proceedings.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Passengers Aboard
Disabled Transport
To Be Brought Here
Soldiers and Civilians To Be
Transferred From Pow
hatan to Northern Pacific
To-day, Radio Announces

The 271 army and civilian passengers
aboard the disabled transport , Pow
hatan will be taken aboard the steam
ship Northern Pacific this morning
and brought to New York, radio mes
sages to Boston announced last night.
The Powhatan is in tow of the Western
Comet, about 224 miles south of Halt
fax. and will be taken into that port.
The Lady Laurier, dispatched by the
Canadian government, is steaming to
the scene to help tow the transport.
The destroyers Leary and Sharkey
were standing by, it was reported, and
the weather was moderating. The
Northern Pacific should reach New
York Thursday with the rescued pas
sengers.
An erroneous report, said to be a
radio from the White Star liner Cedric.
was sent out from Boston Monday
passengers had been transferred to the
Cedric. This was denied yesterday
when the Cedric sent message to the
White Star Line office in this city say
ing that all passengers were still
aboard the Powhatan.
The captain of the Cedric also said
he had stood by the disabled trans
port until ample assistance had arrived
and that he was proceeding on his
course to New York.
Captain Randall of the Powhatan in
reporting to this city yesterday said
that the Cedric left him at 7:l5 O'Clock
Monday night. Although the trans
ports engine and fire rooms we're still
full of water the bulkheads, which had
been securely shored up, were holding
we'll and the vessel was said to be in
no danger. The weather also was mod
Grating in that vicinity, which is about
25O miles southeast of Halifax
The White Star freighter Bardic,
which also had been standing by the
Powhatan, has left her, according to a
radio received last night at Halifax
The Bardic managed to put several
hawsers aboard the Powhatan yester-
day, but in Strengthening out to begin
towing she fouled her port propeller
with one of the lines and the task had
to be abandoned. The Bardic then
proceeded to Halifax driven by her
starboard propeller
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21

on the duties of their respective offices,
take and subscribe the following oath
or affirmation: II do solemnly swear
and affirm that l will support the Con-
stitution of the United States and the
constitution of the State of New York
and I will faithfully discharge the
duties of the Office" In this case of
member of Assembly" According to
the best of my ability"
These five men before you have
taken and subscribe to such an oath.
Now, the section further provides: {:
And all such officers, who shall
nave been chosen at any election"-
applying the particular extent-"before
they enter on the duties of their re-.
spective Offices. take and subscribe to
an oath or affirmation above pre-
scribed, together with the following
addition thereto, as part thereof: !:
And l do further solemnly swear or
affirm that | have not directly or in
directly paid, offered or promised to
pay contributed or offered or promised
to contribute any money or any val
liable thing as a consideration for o
reward for the giving OF withholding
"a vote at the election at which l was
elected to said office, and have not
made any promise to influence the Civ
ing Of or withholding such vote
That has been sworn to by these
men. And then, gentlemen, mark what
follows: And no other oath, declara-
ton or test shall be required as a
qualification for any office or public
trust Let me repeat that. After the
oath prescribed by the Constitution no
other oath or declaration and no other
test shall be required as q qualification
for any office or trust
What | ask you, gentlemen, did the
trainers of the Constitution intend to
convey by this very direct, very ex-
rlicit injunction. There can be but
one thing. To prohibit absolutely and
definitely proceeding of the kind in
which you are engaged now. Gentle
men, that is adding another test other
than the Constitutional oath as a quail
fication for holding the office of a
member of Assembly.
"Such q test is absolutely and in
express terms prohibited by the Con-
stit1tion
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Hillquit Assailed for
Admonishing Assembly

'Now, then, the next challenge is a
challenge to tine right of the Assembly,
first, to judge Of the qualifications of
its members, and, second, to challenge
the right of the Assembly to expel its
members unless the expulsion rests
upon some act done by the member in
the Assembly. Of course, counsel on
the other side has represented in sup
port of these things the best hair-split-
ting contentious he can offer, but he
uses them for the purpose of deliver
ing the last half OF his speech, which is
warning to the country, threat to
the committee and an admonishment to
the Assembly,"
After another hour of argument as
to the merits and demerits of the
pending motion, Chairman Martin
wearily suggested that he would en-
tertain motion to adjourn and an
nounce his decision tomorrow. This
was agreeable to all concerned and
recess was taken until tomorrow
morning.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
s'Dry'' Patrol on Border

BOSTON, Jan. 2O.-Flying squadrons
Of revenue agents will be organized to
protect New England and New York
State against violations of the nation
|al prohibition laws. William J. Nc
Carthy, Supervising Federal prohibi-
tion agent for the Northeastern De-
partment, announced to-day.
The agents will be distributed among
divisional headquarters at Albany and
Buffalo, in New York State; Ports
mouth, N. H.; Bangor, Me-; Burling-
ton, VT, and this city, he said. They
will be organized for hunting down
moonshiners in the forest country and
patrolling the twenty-seven bridges on
the Canadian border