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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11

The withdrawal is orderly and in accordance with prearranEed plans. The battle front is now np- preaching the former Russo-Gcr- man lines through Baranovichy, the Oginski canal and the Styr and Sereth rivers, where a stand has been made.
 It fs announced that the military are evacuating Minsk, which is threatened from the north and east. The Ukrainians are prepared to hold kHmenet Podolsk so as to protect Lemberg and the Polish right flank, which is being pressed by General Budenny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
BITUMINOUS COAL PRODUCTION SHOWS
 INCREASE OVER 1919
By AssoeIsssd Press

Washington. July 16-Bltuminous coal production in the United States from the first of the year to July 4 totaled 262.s He, ,oOo tons. an increase ot A.1Ts.0oo tons over the production figures for the sama period in 1919. the geological survey an- nounced tonight. Production. howevers has not equalsd the amount mined i1 1918 or 1el7 in which years on July . 2ss oon.o .ooo tons anA .ss.eoo.oo tons, respeol tively. had hAaa prnduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
M'ADOO CAMPAIGN EXPENSES PLACED
 AT 443 DOLLARS
ev A,,oelated Press

Los Angeles. July 1O.-Expenses of the cam paign to obtain the demo- cratic presidential nominntion for William q. McAdoo, former Secre- tary of the Treasury. totaled $443, said Judge $. B. AmOd0n of Wichita, Kan, here today. Judge Amidon, who h . national democratic com snitteeman, managed the McAdo" forces at the San Francisco conven- ton. He said the money was sup piled by himself and personal friends. sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
TO MAKE PEACE
 WITH AMERICANS

Constantinople. July 10.-Arme- nian representatives in Constanti- nopIe have been advised that peace will be concluded at Moscow be- tween the bolsbeviEi and the Arme- ninns and that consular and diplo- matic relations will he resumed inn mediately.
 Speedy domination of the entire
 (Continued on Page Thirteen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
FLEEING BEFORE
 RED OFFENSIVE

Paris, July 1O.---Poiish forces nre withdrawing from Brest-Litovsk. Wilma and Pinsk, as n result of the great Russian boishcviS offensive. according to telegram received by the newspaper, Lirformation, this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
FOCH DISCUSSES ALLIED ASSISTANCE


 Spa, July 10.-tHavRs.D-Mar Foch had conference this morn ing with the head of the Polish delegation. at which dispositions were made under which the allies might help Poland in her fight against the BoIsheviki.
 Better news from the Polish- bOlsbevik front was received by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
U. $. PLIERS RESPOND
 TO PLEAS OF POLAND
N Associated Pres

New York. July 10.--Six members. of the American Flying Club have re- sponded to the recent call from Poland for volunteers for service in the Kos ciusko escadrille against the bolsheviki
 Names of volunteers announced today include C. F. Harp. Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
Japs Ready to Quit
 Trans-Baikal Region
sv Associated Press

Marbin. Manchuria, July le,-Evacua- tion by the Japanese of the trans Baikal region is scheduled to begin on July p and is expected to be completed within a month The Japanese leaving the re- g.on will be brought to Manehuria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
Greeks Enter Brussa Qv As<oejatsA prsss

Brussa, Asia Minor, July f0.--Formal entry in this city by the Greek trops was effected at II o'clock this morn ing. There was no resistance except that offered by a few nationalist snip CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
TWO TROY CHILDREN
 PERISH IN FLAMES
sv Associated Pres,

] Troy. July lo.-Two small children of Mir. and Mrs. Carey Boutwell, of near ! Troy were burned to death today when 1 the home of their grandmother Mrs
 Harrison Whitehead was destroyed by ' fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11

Polish circles here today, the me~- snges. seeming to indicate that the Poles were. succeeding in stabilize ing their lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-11
Polish With drauUal Along Entire Front
 Ls Now in Progr ess
Foch Holds Conference With Head of Polish Delegation at Spa in Which Aid of Allies in Poland's Fight
 Against Bolshevik Is Considered
RN A.sorlatnd Presa

of Pettle here firhtiu herea there. u
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01
GOAT ATE RAILROAD GRASS,
DIED, OWNER SUES COMPANY

Houston. Tex Nov. 2S.-George
Jones, farmer near Houston, own
ed ninety-six goats recently. They
romped and played and ate the
green grass along the right of way
OF the Texas and New Orleans rail-
road. Suddenly they all lay down
and died. Jones today filed suit
against the railway for 1910 dam
ages. He alleges an agent of the
line spread poison over the grass
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01
"i'm Surprised"

the bars of his shed, putting his head
way out and looking this way and that
with his funny eyes.
He could hear what was going on
and as there was now no food around
he was quite Interested.
"Or course" he explained, 81
wouldn't be interested If there were
any food around. I'm only pig and
after all pigs are pigs and love their
food"
81 heard" said Mrs. White Hen.
that Pinky Pig was much puzzled the
other day because he found his mother
sitting in front of some pigweed and
not touching it. He couldn't make II
out because she said that she was not
III.
"Poor Pinky was dreadfully upset
about it, though he didn't bother to
think about how upset he was untN
after he had eaten ii all himself, hut
he did worry then.
"And it seemed that his mother had
eaten so much and there had been so
much of it that she had actually got.
ten to the point where she couldn't eat
any more. OF course Pinky was glad
of that for he had Il good deal extra to
eat because of that fact. But for a
time he was much puzzled. Cackle.
cackle, that was funny"
"But only natural" said Master Pig
from the shed.
weren't you going to say some
thing, grunt grunt?" he added, looking
out of his funny ewes at Mr.. Rooster.
~ was" said Mr.. Rooster. "But I've
almost forgotten what l was going to
say Maybe Iwas going to tell about
the visit Mrs. Christopher Skunk paid
around here last night and of how she
gave her various warnings letting
every one know she would send forth
that horrible odor which is her prOtec-
ton. She always has a series of warn
ings to give first
"But no. that wasn't what was go
ing to say. ] was going TO speak about
old automobiles which have always
bothered me and my family.
II heard that when the farmers chill
dren visited the seashOre this sum-
mer they made automobiles In the
sand and sat in the sand seats they
made and pretended to drive the sand
automobiles along.
"That made me mad for II was pay
Ing too much attention TO the old au-
tomobile and fiattering II. But at last
I am happy, for hear that automobiles
are very jealous Of airplanes. And ]
prefer airplanes.
"rll tell you one thing-they can
foot their horns all they like up In the
sky and we will crow and crow and
never pay any attention to them.
"Ah. I'm glad that, airplanes are
making the automobiles Jealous, silly
lusi-sflrring things.
"Airplanes Will be different. II they
stir up few clouds how much nicer
hat viii he Than stirring up dust. And
80 went he chased from cloud to
'nii as we are from one side Of the
rad 10 the other, for we won't be there
- hr clused That makes me so
-,i'py and can't help thinking about
over and over again. It's worth
gearing over and over again too"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01

WANTED-Men or women TO
take orders among friends and
neighbors for the genuine guaran-
ted hosiery, iLE line for men,
women ard children. Eliminates
darning. We pay 75c an hour
spare time, or $4,000 a week for
full time. Experience unnecessary.
Write International Stocking Mills,
42-1Qt NorristowD. Pa
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01
EDdddyS
E6EveniN8
Fairy Tale
@MAlRYl. :. S !!,' !! L. n BONNl
THE BOOSTERS SPEECH.

THE RooSTER'S SPEECH.
Cock a -doodle-dO, cock-a-doodle-do
cock-a-dpodle-do," said Mr.. Rooster.
ave hear you" said the other hens
and ROSTERS.
"Then pay attention, please, to what
have to say"
rs It of any importanceT they
asked.
"Of great Importance" he said.
"WhyT' they inquired.
Because everything I say is Of I'm
portance," he added proudly as he
strutted about the barnyard.
swell, there might be difference
Of opinion about th;;," ; III '.r. lid
Top Rooster.
"Yes, there might be difference q;
opinion" said Miss Fidgety Fashion
able Hen.
aust as there is a difference Of
opinion as to whether a caterpillar Is
popular or not" said Mrs. White Hen.
"Other caterpIllars might say yes. peo-
pie might say no."
ridiculous talk. Mrs. White Hen"
said Mr.. Rooster. "Tm surprised at
YOU
"You needn't be-" said Mrs. White
Hen.
"You needn't be surprised at any
thing" said Master Pig, who was In
an open shed near the barn. He had
gone there for he had found It cold out
| Of doors and now he was looking under
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01
ACCENT ON Tbs "YOU"

The first sergeant, of brawny ar
ny but slender education, had pro
ceeded well enough in the roll call
until he came to the name, "Monta-
gue." He studied it for a moment
and then took a chance.
"Mon-taig," he roared.
There came a litter from dap
per chap in the front rank, Elk
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01
THANKSGIVING PARDONs ARE
GIVEN BY GOV. MORROW

Frankfort. Ky, Nov 2s.-Thanks
giving pardons were given William
Gibson. OF Leslie county. and Dan
lei Couch. OF Perry county, by Gov
ernor Morrow. Gibson had served
three years Of life sentence for
murder and is in broken health with
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01
Illinois Presents Compare
tive Cost of PASSENGER Fare

Americans buy
They able
higher There notable
tation this country substantially lower
still
ed the United
and travelling m distances:
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01
A Colonial Thanksgiving

envy the Puritan father
Preparing the Thanksgiving feed.
Wild celery he could go gather
And that was a saving, indeed.
He likewise could dig clans for
chowder,
He knew where the chestnuts
were fat,
And he could spend two cents for
powder
And shoot wild turkey with that
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01
No Prospect.

"I'o you think the baby will take
fttr his father?"
~; bis father would never leave
onyiAlng after him to take"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01

what is your profession?"
I'm professional Ohio man. the
nobiest profession there is-for the
next four years"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01

his eyesight nearly gone. Couch
was sent up last May for two years
for altering checks.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01

cuse me, sergeant" he corrected
him somewhat primly, mot Montaig
-Montag-you, and don't forget the
won
"All right, Montag-vOu," snorted
the top kick. For that you get
three days fatig-you and don't for
get the you
WANTED-To buy some chest
nuts. Call HARTFORD HERALD.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-12-01

The Hartford Herald. $3.50 the year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
SUGAR AND CANDY.

Sugar everybody knows. is little cheaper
lately Advices say that it is going go down
eral cents more before long. one of the biggest
rehners recently cut the wholesale price Of his out
put 70 q CENTS a pound. The stuff may be retail
ing everywhere soon at 20 cents than 80.
BE IT rJted also that at a convention OF middle
western confectioners held few days ago,
unanimously predicted by the members present
that there going to be further advances in
the price OF all kinds Of candy.
Now just why candy already very high should
go still higher when the Of its chief ingred-
lent is falling may be a mystery TO the ignorant
consumer The manufacturers explain that labor
and transportation probably going
1t would be interesting know precisely how much
the increased freight are going TO add 10 the
first of a round of candy. how much
cost will be by the time it reaches the consumer;
also where the increased labor cost in, and
how much it is multiplied in being passed along.
Business in other lines of trade usually in
sist that their prices moderate. when they
consider what candy is selling for today Con-
far seem TO have stood for 1t pretty
gamely Prohibition whetted their sweet tooth. and
they had money in their pockets. But there is a
limit to everything People may stop buying candy
Of these days whenever they do in any con-
siderable numbers, it may be discovered all at
that the of materials. labor transportation
Is great after all. and that possibly over
head expense has been little ver-estinated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
THE LADY IN BONDS.

One curious aftermath Of the war relates 10 the
young women who entered the government service
as field clerks. They were appointed by the secre-
tary Of and have periodically pounded their
typewriters since. They are being discharged
fast the army spare them. out of
1000 including men and women, $500 in al have
been dismissed. But this Is enough for
wishes OF some of the 400 young left in the
service. They want go and do something else for
a living have vacation home. or get n arried
or something.
But they cannot leave They did not enlist for
any special term of service. but were appointed.
These appointments do not expire of themselves.
The incumbent cannot resign will. She cannot
sert without facing a long term in an army prison.
There she is. and there she stay until she is
released by SUI erior officers at such time as they
feel sure they have further services.
The authorities say they are letting them out as
fast they and the fact that they have
charged nearly two-thrds OF them since the armis-
tice would indicate that they are moving in
that direction.
The Joke seems to be on the patriotic ladies who
so CALAMITY entered the service at the country's
need, and who themselves in bonds
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
AUGUST 10. 1920.
RAILROAD LABOR SITUATION

Two Developments since the railroad labor board
announced It's wage award deserve attention One
is the action the Pennsylvania railroad In lay
INK off o percent OF its working forces on the east
ern branch. The other is the sudden application
Of men for railroad jobs in various parts Of the
country.
The discharge OF considerable numbers Of en-
pIoyes may seem odd when most railroads have
been complaining Of a lack Of labor The Pennsyl-
vania officials have exI sined that most Of the men
they let 20 could bc used their lines farther
west. The main purpose. however obviously
to save much possible under the
schedule This is especially interesting in the light
Of Samuel Gompers' statement,
railroads could take care of the entire wage-in-
crease By operating efficiently. The PennsyI-
vania to be wedding out its employees rather
carefully. aiming get rid Of the least competent
other roads are likely to do the same thing as
as they can. Applications for jobs from for
merly engaged I'm other occupations. and drawn by
the wage scale. may soon provide the necessary
labor surplus to make this possible.
The railroads will expect higher freight rates,
Just the same, and will get them. But the situation
looks more hopeful TO them and also 10 the public.
II they can get the labor they need
their efficiency by The improved quality of that
or. they will not need such high rates they have
been demanding and may thus stop the nations
railroad bill from soaring az the time that
they provide better transportation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
STILL MORE CONGRESSMAN.

The total population of the United states viii
soon be announced officially and then when con
gress convenes in December ii viii work
a new apporuonment br regulating the member
ship house of represent atives in accordance
with the new figures
present there is one representative allowed 10
a state for each 2Il0oo Of population major part
thereof II this same rate retail. ed. there viii
have 10 be 50 or So representatives added for The
increase Of 14oooooo or SO during The decade.
That would bring The total number of represen-
tati,es TO about 800.
There is opposition 10 such an increase or the
part of some Of the elder congressman who have
found themselves intentionally crowded and
3os,led in recent years Ii found necessary when
the last batch OF new members admitted after
the 1910 census. 90 take out the old. individual
desks and seat the members or long benches These
benches hu nearly All The space In the chamber. If
any more members are admitted. the space
member must he made stiu narrower.
II Is felt too. by some Of the ADLER members
Of the house. that that body would eain much
efficiency II its membership reduced rather
than enlarged. Most outsiders familiar with con
gress and its mode Of operation agree with that
II might be an excellent thing II the house could
be reduced 20 500 members as some congress
would like
There IS little hope of any actual reduction
Even the proposal TO limit the house 10 pres
size is objected 10 by many members the
ground that II the nanulation basis in each district
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
A FARMERETTE's sPUD RECORD.

A woman in 81. Augustine. Fla. is said
established record for farmers in
her state She raised and marketed one OF the best
white potato crops grown in that region. setting
about As barrels the from her so acres.
She dug her potatoes before the heavy and per-
sistent seasonal rains in and marketed them at
the high prices prevailing then. According 10
port she made a very good profit.
Miss Mildred Alen-that is the successful potato
growers name-had had experience with pota-
toes before this Apparently she studied her
ground. her crop and her market carefully before
she began. II is a good example of what can be &C
comrlished by tackling "a new prob
lem and painstakinE effort in carrying through
Other women farmers please take note OF Miss
Aliens first No doubt Miss Alien herself
will better her record time. for she has add
ed the knowledge of experience to her theoretical
knowledge. and that is a sure-to-win combination
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10

Is raised enough 70. that purpose, 10 states that
have not gained much in population will each lose
one or nee representatives. This peculiar argu-
nent is illuminating as regards the whole sub
ject OF numerical representation In congress. To
the country "A whole, Of course, II matters not at
all that few congressman should lose their jobs
and the states directly concerned 1t matters very
h;,le. Every community in every district Of every
state viii be represented Just the same But the
congressman Immediately concerned, and their poll
teal friends in the and in the home districts
naturally object. For those purely personal rea-
sons the number of representatives in the house
will probably be increased again, it has been
every decade since 1890
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
OtherEditOrS Than Ours
MODERN PILGRIMS.
Yankee DoOdle.)


The series of ceremonies to commemorate the
third centenary of the landing Of the Pilgrims be-
gan very appropriately with "a pageant South
ampton England depicting the sailing from that
port devoted vOyagers in the Nayiover.
Ii a picturesque curtain-raiser, with all the
actors Puritan costume, for the various observ-
that will engage the attention OF this
try for months 10 come. up 20 their cuimina-
ton in the celebrations at PrOvncetown and Plym-
ourh December
And is there in fact any event in the history Of
this republic 10 which Americans could 1T
tingly give thought the present time?
The anniversary occurs at ga peculiar moment
for the study Of lives and characters OF these
resolute champions OF intellectual liberty who left
their homes and crossed the 10 unknown
land for conscience's sake. At time when a true
concept Of the ideals OF democracy is important
1t Will be inspiring to study their idealism. They
charted the and is still by the sgnposts they
set up that their descendants must shape their
The celebration OF the coming OF the Pilgrims,
apart from its historical feature, is ordained
occasion for reaffrming old principles OF freedom
and for taking stock OF moral ideals. The land
which they found a wilderness has sccumula ted
with its complex civilization problems OF recon
struction quite dificut any that confronted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
PROFITEERING.

For long time after money came into use a.
medium of exchange and the old system Of barter
and trade was abandoned. there was no law 70 reg
ulatv interest charges on loans OF money. The man
who had money 20 loan could charge any rate Of
interest that ne could get usually did. The
often ranged from so to 500 percent
But finally The abuses became so bad that the
people regulated the matter by law. The money
lenders protested, but to no avail. The law
passed and now nobody would think of repeating
it.
II we can regulate the rates OF profit money
loans why can not regulate the profit on selling
goods or Transporting manufacturing
This is a question that many ask
ing. We now regulate 10y law railroad and express
rates and postal rates. rates for gas. electricity
water and street fares
How much farther we so along this line with
safety?
II is a big question. An answer is not to he given
lightly one way or the other Intelligent considera-
ton Of the question in order that correct so
luton. II there IS one. may be arrived at.
We should not stihe competition, and yet we
should submit unbridled orohteering in any
thing What are we going TO do2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
BErSEY.

l0EJlCILIs
The quaint and charming name
Of Betsev. so endeared 10 American
history had its source far back in
early times when the Muscovite
nrincess Elisavetta, the daughter OF
Jaroslav. was the object or the
romantic love OF the great poet and
sea king. Harold Hardrada of Nor
way. who sang 19 songs Of his own
composition in her praise on his
wav 10 her from Constantinople and
won her hand by his feats OF
prowess.
Her name, which means Gods
oath" appears in many romantic
tales and Danish ballads and final
IL spread. IN numerous variations,
throughout Europe by way OF Ger
many. Eliza beths. Isabels. Elias.
and Elsbets were the most popular
names in Europe-and still have
tremendous vogue, for that matter
but Betsey is typicsly English
and latterday American
Many famous women have borne
the name in this country. Betsey
Ross. whose skillful fingers fashion
ed the first American flag. is a
heroine Of history a no less asth-
entic. but more extravaeantly ro-
mantle character, was the beautiful
Betsey Patterson. who captured the
love Of Jerome Ronaparte. brother
10 the great Emperor. and suffered
a broken heart
The ruby is Betsey's talismanic
gem Ii brings her beauty and
pride and haughtiness. according 10
ancient superstition Wednesday is
her lucky day and her lucky num-
Der
Copyright. 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-10
The Horoscope
TUESDAY. AUG. 10.

The planetary figure for this day
points TO progressive and prosper
Gus conditions. The benefics are
most kindly disposed. both BY Lunar
and mutual aspect-bringing pleas
ant and flourishing conditions into
all avenues OF human interest The
parallel position OF Venus and Jupi-
ter is an augury for success and
happiness in all the finer and high
er relations OF life 1t makes the
disposition noble, generous. gracious
and prudent, eliciting love and re-
spect from all The financial outlook
is good. and business and profess
sional matters should thrive.
Those whose birthday IL Ia. have
the forecast Of a prosperous and
happy year. with all affairs flour
ishinG Courtship and marriage
should thrive. A child born on this
day will be fortunate and prosper
Gus. and will be much respected.