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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
IAN IMPERFECT MOTHER"
By J. D. Beresford, The Macmill

By J. D. Beresford, The Macmillan
 Company, Publishers, New York city.
 We must face the deduction that the unconscious can suffer from queer and hitherto unrecognzed form of i'll health. A sudden fright for instance, more particularly in childhood, has ap- parently the effect of breaking the liaison in this one particular relation between the conscious and the uncon- scious mind. (From an article "Psycho- Analysis and the Novel," by J. D. Beresford.)
 It is from form of i'll health" of this sort that young Stephen Kirkwood. the hero of MT. Beresford's new novel, suffers. When he was quite little he had gotten into a fury of anger against his mother and had tried to fight her. His mother began to laugh, at first in amusement, and then hysterically. This laughter of his mothers infuriated the child so greatly that the banged his head against the wall in frenzy. Ever since then he had dreamed of a dia- mond- shaped thing, all he remembered of the incident-a diamond like spot on the wall. He never comes to aware ness of the significance of this dream until his mother recalls the incident to him at the end of the book. But what the event had left in his mind was a
 
 this horror that MT. Beresford makes critical at two points in his novel.
 This story involves two women and two men--a mother, her grown son. lover and a girl-in an interesting and a complicated situation out of which develops a contest of wills. This cen ters around the effort of the boy to de- eide between his devotion to his mother and his attachment to the girl and the !, T ~y. l. "a the passing of incident this struggle assumes highly dramatic proportions and it's solution calls for skill in the handling of situation and a thorough understanding of human motives. These the author of the Jervaise Comedy has and he employs them to the full in this book
 THE STRANGER"
 By Arthur Bullard. The Macmillan
 Company, publishers, New York city.
 It has only recently become generally known that Albert Edwards. the author of those remarkable novels. "A Mans World" and "Comrade Yetta.'' and Arthur Bullard. well known as writer of books on public questions and travel volumes. are one and the same person. Many novel readers have been wishing for the return of Albert Edwards, Wnlle tnOSe WnO hIcWT that liiiS only a pen name have been anxious to have Mir. Bullard once more write fic- tion. This story comes as if in answer to these demands. The Stranger will be found to be as compelling piece of work as the two stories which preceded it from the same peyn it MT. Bull lard's travels in nori -ica and the near east are distilled Wlo fiction. In his theme east meets west. through the adventures of Moslim in New York. It is a tale of human contrasts new sort of love story. sounding insistently and convincingly stirring note of hope.
 And in the realm of watches the name of Ingersor is royal. For the Ingersolls have made the astronomers complicated instrument the daily tool of the blow boy. and taken from queens their ornament and costly play thing and put it in the pocket of all the workers of the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26

THERE'S NO BASE LIKE HOME" By H. c. Witwer. Doubleday, Page and Company. Publishers, Garden City. New York.
 These latest adventures of Ed Ear- mon will make a new ,laugh-per-min-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
THE NE w1NDUsTR1AL UNREST

MRS. wARREN'S DAUGHTER" By Sir Harry Johnston. The Mac
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Candidate Placed
Aboue Platform,
Need Of Wise and Firm,
Leadership More Essen
tial To-day THAI, Euer

To the Eaitor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The Tribune's effort to get an
expression Of opinion or the matters
that should have consid Grafton in the
Republican platform oug7- to have a
clarifying effect. A platform setting
forth the general policy of the party
is, Of course, necessary. but il requires
both Platform and candidate to make
the presentation com iete
In fact, the candidate is more i'm
portant than the platform-a ZOO.
platform without competent, stable.
leadership is futile Perhaps at no
time IN the history of the nation vas
the need of a wise and firm .eaderst 10
so much in demand as nov. The CUES
tens arising from the conditions of
social unrest and industrial chaos will
speedily disappear under the influence
OF an able, fearless, stable, leadership
"a leadership that leads.
Uncertainty is death to busiress
and waiting, whether watchful or neg
lectful, breeds disorder.
In my Judgment the candidate should
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Would Concentrate on Nayy
Prize Letter Criticized for EN-.
phasis on a Larger Army

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; J wish to take issue with the
excellent prize letter submitted by
F. V. Friedman. in so far as it re-
fers 70 universal military training ard
the necessity for a larger ssand;ng z
army.
/ agree with the writer that to pro-
vide Tor cur common defense is the
paramount duty of our government.
But our national defense should ba
vesf7" IN & greater navy, and m, p
CO iefenses. instead Of la :.
srms
Great Britain remains mistress q
the seas and holds her position as a
dominating world power, not because
OF large standing army, but owing
70 the size and efficiency of her navy.
Il we were situated ike European
countries. with aggressive military na-
uons within striking distance, large
Standing army would be necessary
niven an eiscient navy, our country,
ewing to It's isolation. is absolutely
saue from foreign invasion.
Inc crying need of our country to-
DAY IS production, and more produc-
uon. EF'ry additional soldier means
one less producer. Prices are main
famed by the laws of supply and de-
mand. Only by increased produc-
ION cau we reduce the cos. Of !ivine-
ana piace our country upon a stable
basis
Let US have an efficient navy at it's
h'sNlmum, and reduce the army 10 it's
minimum. thus releasing producers.
"'tAes- Barre, Pa. W. y. POYCK.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Care of Disabled Heroes
Declared First Duty
Platform Makers Should Not
Forget Pledges Made to
Men Who Served

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: No subject concerns more v.ta.lv
the whole OF our people than that Of
pensions and war risk insurance. The
nation was turned into d military force
because Of a national emergency, and
when the military force was created
the government so!emnly promised that
its disabled should receive the fullest
protection thankful people can give
The disabled are entitled to reeduca-
ton and training with but one purpose
to fit them for the work Of taking their
place as useful members Of society
During the period OF their incapacita
ton from work they should receive
compensation in precisely the same
manner as civilian disabled from
work IS compensated or his injuries.
Portland, Me. A. A. G..
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Budget Sought
As First Move
To End Waste
Great Care Recommended to
AvoidFalse Economy That
Strikes at Roots of Safe.
ty and National Progress
Plan for Getting Funds
Revision of Old Repub-
lican Tenets Needed in
Assessment Of Taxes

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir There is one all-important thing
for TIE Republican pary to devote a
great deal OF its time to: the establish
men. Of sound financial policy both
as to expenditures and income 1t is
rather unbus.ncs sshke for q govern
ment ti.st to spend its money
and then wonder where it is to come
from. but. such being the situation, we
csa take 1t up the same way.
A budget. preferably one made under
the direction OF the Treasury Depart
mert notwithstanding the tendency
that will inevitably come to decentral-
ize governmental activities}, should be
the first achievement. In making such
budget great care should be exercised
in making the necessary distinctio
between real economy and the false
economy that strikas at the roots of
progress and safety by declining to
appropriate for such things as adequate
pay for our diplomatic corps, aero
service, etc.
As to the means Of acquiring the
income necessary to support the budget,
these will be fewer in the future than
they have been in the past.
First-TaHe one of The old tenets Of
Republicaaism-the high protective
tariff. Il will be no longer possible to
impress on the mass of people who
make Up the Republican party the need
for protection for a hieh standard Of
living, as the backbone G. the party
ere awaiting defation and will not
resort TO any means OF keeping the
present wage scale, with it's ever lessen
ing productiveness, on the same basis
as 1t : 3 present.
Second-The excess profits tax. This
tax on efficiency must go. If the de-
mand for defation is strong, if a re-
turn 10 pve-war conditions is to be
desired. this prop of high prices will
have 10 go first
Third-An income tax, while recor-
nized as one of the best means of taxa
ton. VII have to be eQualized. and if
equahzed Will not raise SUR cient funds.
FourTh-A general cor su,nNtion tax.
This has been the bogey %. all politi-
clars. = merit is that it will help the
equa. z.;ion necessary on the income
tan, especially between the medium
salarled town and city dweller and the
prosperous farmer who derives little
money but all the necessaries of life
from his farm. Ii also would make
the of.lceaoldsr realize that he. too
has 20 pay for the extravsgance and
inefficiency OF his fellow workers.
fl1tn-Another source of income.
namely from alcoholic liquors, not onlv
has been done away with, but the ad
vent OF prohibition has brought addi-
tlona expense for it's fulfllment
EDWARD j. ISAACS.
3647 Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
To-Day's Prize Letter
To the Editor of The Tribune.

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The catch phrase is political
Influenza. In time of uneasiness
and disturbance it sweeps the lcoun-
try like disease. Results are seldom
fatal, but too often it leaves an
aftermath Of indifference and apathy.
There have been several epidemics
IN the last five years. In 1916 and
1915 it was Preparedness" Bryan
and his. fellow pacihsts popularized
1t by their opposition. Politicians
acclaimed about it and hastened to
seek appropriations for munitions
plants. army posts and Notifications.
woodrow Wilson sneered at it until
ne realized its political possibilities,
ana the result was that combination
OF pork and futility-the Hay law.
Only the courageous leadership Of
theodore Roosevelt and Leonard
Wood and the common sense of the
majority Of the American peoplc
prevented complete fasco. Then
~~>S AAS hcAt US OUT OIL lne war"
with the results too we'll known to
need comment. Six months later
and Making the world safe for
democracy" was going the rounds.
Then came the league of nations"
with the backing of the most
highly organized propaganda in our
history For time it babe fair to
sweep the country like the others, bu.
the possibilities were so tremen-
dous that the sober common sense
Of the people soon asserted itself.
"Americanisrn" is fast tending in
the same direction. It's popularity
with the professional politician is
danger sign. AS in the case Of
preparedness, he 3 already talking
CT Federal subsidies. He proposes
to have an army of officials for in
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
U. S. Urged
To Rid Mexico
OF Bandits
America Should Help Re-
store Internal Order in
Sister Republic, Says
Writer, by Use of Troops
Policy Lacks Firmness
If Carranza Refuses Offer 10
Cooperate Then Wash
is,gton Should Intervene
To the Editor of The Tribune.

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: ] note that G. II. Horne jr. dis
agrees with my proposal to offer CO.
operation to the Mexican government.
he cites certain testimony of SEN
ator T:l 20 the effect that we already
have spent sl,500,0o0 and offered our
help many times, with the result now
evident. May l be pardoned if I ask
him ii he sympathizes with the man
ner and the spirit of this helping?
The vaclllating, chicken hearted pol
icy Of the Administration toward Mex
ico has made American tactics the
laughing stock of the world, as we'll as
almost an inducement to pluck Ameri-
cans. 1t must be admitted that the
only practical method of remedyirg
the situation is by military forces.
Since this lamentable fact is dawnins
in our minds, why not, with frank ard
unmistakable determination, offer our
aid to the Mexican government?
am willing to admit that 1 did not
So far enough in my proposal. I would
strengthen it as follows:
eve believe that we must help re-
store internal order in Mexico, since
the Mexican government clone is un-
able to cope with the situation Over
lures should ne made to the Mexican
government, ofering cooperation in
ridding that land of the banditti, our
common enemy" If this is refused,
then we must intervene.
Mr. Horne's suggestion of guaran-
rnf ~ N,N
all foreign nationals is the usual futile
plank Of so many platforms that have
come to nothing. Our party, besides
acknowledging the deplorable situa-
ton, must outline just what it purposes
to do. Then the nation can be conf
dent that it intends to vndicate tie
spirit of true Americanism.
A. II. RODILK
$50 Marion Street. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17

spection, repression or other OBJ
Jccts too vague for definition.
"Americanism" is the paramount
issue, but is it not paramount mere
ly because it includes all the other
issues! Does it mean anything
more than applying a better spirit
to familiar public matters, most IF
them local in character?
Americanism should be put on a
OASIS OF common sense. 1t means
that each community must see for
itself that it's schools are manned
by competent teachers, who can
teach American ideals to the chill
dren of foreigner and native alike;
that the police power of the state
is exercised without fear or favor;
that the poor are protected from ex-
ploitation; that punishment for
crime is swift and sure.
Americanism is spiritual condi-
tion and it can hardly be created
By legislative action or by party
propaganda. The Federal govern
mcnt can stiffen, it's admission re-
quirements, make the qualifications
for citizenship less perfunctory, but
the real burden will fall on states,
localities and public spirited citi-
zens. Conduct government business
with honesty, efficiency and a spirit
Of public service.
The Square deal" is a broad
enough platform. If the govern
mcnt performs its functions proper
ly there will be no difficulty in ex-
acting proper performance from
the individual, native born or for
eign. Above all else, the need ;s
for leaders who are emancipated
from the catch phrases Of the past,
who have energy, tolerance and
vision for the future. R.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Conditions Of the
Platform Contest

The Tribune invites you to write
pianks for a Republican platform
and TO write letters about planks
proposed by other readers through
us columns.
For the best plankx and letters
Ihe Tribune offers these prizes:
For the best plank $4,000
For the second best plank. 250.0o
For each of the eight next
best planka ........... 10000
For the best letter a daily
NAAe cI 1000
FOR the best letter in tho
whole competition ...... 10000
The Trip1ns will make up a plat
FORM OF ten Y'snks to be dete rmined
oy your votes. The ten issues re-
ce!yins the most votes will be the
2ianks. The ten planks that best
express the chosen issues will be
selected for the prize awards.
Each plank is limited to 100 words.
W two planks or letters OF equal
merit the shorter will be chosen.
livery plank and letter must bear
the name and address Of the sender,
although q nom de plume will be
published if the writer desires.
The contest will close at midnieht
April so, 1920. Manuscripts will! not
be returned.
The judges OF the contest will be
Three Of Ths Tribune's editors. They
VIII base their decisions on sound
'h'nking and brevity, clearness and
strength Of statement.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Let People Rule Nation

The Republican party stands for a
government of the people, by the reo-
pie and for the people. and we de-
tormlne that the people by referen-
dunn shall have absolute power to
vote on any question or laws that
tend to infringe upon their per-
sonal liberty rs Americans, end
we shall move to destroy any avs or
amendments which have been added
to our Constitution and which were
not Of the peoples making. This we
consider the spirit O. true American
ism and as such shall write it into
our platform Charles Mckenna, 164
MulberrY Street
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Some Suggested Planks
among me mass of suggestions for pos in the Republican
platform are the fououing:

American rule. The party, there
fore, favors the appointment by the
PRESIDENT Of non-partisan commits
sion, composed of representative
Americans and Filipinos. to study
the question of Philippine lndepend-
ence and to make report to the Presi-
dent and the Congress OF the United
States, in order to provide the
foundation for legislation toward the
recognition of complete independence
Tor the islands.-Jerome ]. Kelvin.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Help for Railroads Is Asked
Republicans Should Plan Assist.
ance Tor Roads and Public

To the Editor of The Tribune:
Sir: All agree that our railroads have
been one of the greatest factors in the
growth of the United States. Until re-
industrial expansion followed the rail
roads.
To-day he railway system is far
behind IL Americas march of progress
The Re- pablican party should promise
to adopt prompt and decisive measures
for the purpose of assisting and regu-
lating the railroads. protecting the en-
ployees and the public and reganine
the confidence CT the inves.igatins :
public ". TEEhN.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Governmental Econnnu

we believe in rigid economy in all
governmental expenditures. in the
elimination of useless Offices.
bureaus and Investigations, in the
ecoption Of an efficient national bud
get, and in the limitation of the
much abused franking privilege;
moreover, that the savings thus ef-
1ectcd be applied to the payment of
government officials and employees,
so that the salary of each may be
commensurate with services per-
formed and with present economic
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
Treaty Reservations

We favor the ratification of the
Treaty Of Versailles. With reserva-
tions containing the principles set
forth in tho reservations adopted by
a majority Of the Senate. We COM
mend tn acton OF the Senate in
adopting reservat.ons to the treaty,
making clear the obligations we are
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17

be one who in his own proper person
emphasizes the idea of a we'll balanced
and safe leadership, one whose step
would be steady, centripetal force in
the affairs of men.
j. +. McLAU UGHLIN.
Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach,
Fla
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17

future word emergency be free TO-
act IN accordance with It's Consti-
tuition and as its conscience ard
sense Of justice may at such time
dictate.-R. y. BonYnge.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
2ubl1canS Urged to Adopt Sound Financial Plank

to assume thereander, removing all
doubt about the maintenance Of the
Monroe Doctrine, and preserving to
TINS nation its sovereignty unim-
paired, in order that it may in any
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17

stenographic force to take care Of the
enlarged volume of correspondence
We are ready to install Dictaphones
so as to show you definite results in
your Office, on your business; to let
lhe Dictaphone give you an example
Of speed, accuracy and economy which
you need to lower your correspond -nce
costs. Are you read y to learn how Inc
Dictaphone accomplishes these resu,s9
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
p Protective Tariff

we reaftrm our belief in the prin-
clples of protective tariff and adj
vocate the rearrangement of the pres
ent schedules to protect the tlner;-
can workman and American indus
try. We advocate laws giving
tariff commission the right to frcne
and present to Congress for accent
ance or rejection, ,ecinrocity mo-
tions. We advocate the establish
ment Of an institution. on a par with
West Point and Annapolis. where
young Americans may be trained for
diplomatic and foreign trade service
--Wade Hampton Thomson.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17

lie American Surety Company uses
Dlctap homes in many Of its agencies
throug aout the country. In New York,
Ma. 3. J. McGinn, Manager, Claim De-
partnlent says: In this department we
Csc fifteen machines. The volume of our
buslne Sc ncreasedenormouslyinth
past two ye rs, but, because of the eff
ciency and llexibility of The Dictaphone
system, we have not had to augment our
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17
independence of Philipn,nes

The Rcpublican party notes with
keen satls1action The continued pros
per!ty and the notable progress in
self lf-government made by the inhabi-
tants of the Philippine Islands under
New-York tribune., 1920-02-17

Tfe American Rolling Mill Company, Middle
town, Ohio, says: We have 68 Dctaphones in use
The Diesaphone system has proved itself in our
work to be greatly efficient, time we'll as
a saver Of expense.
American Railway Express, New York, N W.
Fulpcr. General Purchasing Agent. says: On
months test. covering l8 operators with an average
output of 1891 letters per day. we found the cost
for ranscribing little under 325c per letter
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-02

this city, Tuesday afternoon. was
Mrs. Rudolph Davis, of Paris"
Mrs. Louis Wollstein, Of Paris,
was guest recently of relatives in
Ashland.
AT the meeting of the Pythian
Sisters, held in their lodge room last
night three candidates were init
ated.
Miss Mary McMahan, of the
Simon Stores, was in Winchester
recently as guest of friends and
relatives.
-Flemingsburg Times-Democrat:
Mrs. Frank Dorsey came down
from Paris, Tuesday night, to spend
a few days with friends and rela-
tives.''
Mrs. j. ]. Haggard, of Paris,
attended the meeting of the Moth
ers' Club, held at the residence OF
Mrs. Dallas c. Dunningan, in Win
chester, Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. George Sparks, Mrs. Wal
ter Henderson Shropshire and Mrs.
Anna Belle Wallace, of near Paris,
attended the miscellaneous shower
given in Georgetown, "Wednesday,
by Miss Katherine Brock, in honor
of the bride-elect, Miss Frances
Wood.
(Other Personals on Page 81
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-02
MULE KICKS MAN, KNOCKING
CUT EYE.

The mule, long regarded as one
of the most fractions animals on
earth, has been darned and damned
by every class of citizens on earth.
General Grant. at the battle OF
Shiloh, is said to have remarked,
Dam a mule, anyhow" While
hitching UP one of these beasts to a
wagon on the farm of B. B. Marsh,
near Paris, Will Hall. colorcd farm
hand, was badly injured when the
animal playfully tapped him with
bis heels Halls right eye was
Knocked out, and he received severe
injuries about the face. A physician
was called, and the injured man
given attention.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-02
APRIL FOOLS DAY"

Yesterday, the first day of April,
was the day officially designated in
the calendar as April Fools Day."
being the day consecrated by a prac-
tioe several hundred years old, to
rranks and stunts of the kind calcu-
lated to make the day remembered.
OF late years it had fallen into dis
use 10 a large extent, though the
small boy was right on the job yes
terday, and brought out his usual
bag of tricks for the amusement of
his companions and the discontinue
of his victims. THE NEWS force
had their fingers crossed at intervals
during the day, and escaped the in
Fiction
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-02
HELP THE BOYS WHO SAVED US

One good turn truly deserves an
other. The soldier boys saved this
country and kept it the splendid
place to live in that it is. We are
now asked to show our appreciation
of their work in making a small do
nation to help further the interests
of the work the American Legion
is engaged in This county'5 quota
has been placed at 1857. A. B.
Hancock has been designated as
chairman of the drive. No cam
paign should be necessary, and will
not be. Our people will rally as one
person to raise this fund. See Mr..
Hancock as soon as you read this
and hand him your donation to the
good cause.