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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

head was made chairman of the commit tee on public buildings. He was after wards chairman of the committee on postoffices and post roads.
 His work on these committees is con- spicuous in Alabama. There are few towns ir this state without public buildings; and the climax of Senator Bankhead's great work was recently shown in the votes for a tremendous appropriation for good roads in this state.
 He was indeed wheel horse in pub lie life and Alabama will miss him.
 or course there will be the usual scramble for the vacant seat. The gov- ernor will probably appoint an ad h. terim senator to serve for thirty or sixty days until the people are given an opportunity in a general election to name his successor to fnl out his rn- expired term
 It is indeed to be hoped that the peo- pie will choose a man of sufficient ab,nty to continue the great work which Sena- tor Bankhead had 90 well in progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

Bankhead at that time was young, vigorous an inveterate worker, and a particularly shrevd politician. He vas personally great /admirer of Crisp.
 Crisp was recognized as an abIer and better balanced man than Mills. He had, however, not served so long in Con- gress, nor had he occupied such a con- spicuous position as did Mills. Crisp had merely been chairman of the com mittee on election, whereas Mills had been chairman of the ways and means committee
 Crisp was elected and served for f6ur years as speaker of the house, making great record and becoming famous fh American history The political work of his election was due largely to John BaHkhead. There was deadlock last ing more than a week before the demo- cratic caucus elected Crisp. There were votes for McMillan of Tennessee, Springer of Illinois, and one or two others The house was organized by the clerk and it was full week before the denocratic caucus finally elected Crisp speaker
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
BRIEF COMMENT


 Providence Journal: Those British tanks appear to have made the Mad Mullah madder than ever.
 New York Sun: As faithfully as the constitution follows the flag. the dsmt- john follows the latchkey.
 Washington Star: Tho manner in which United States citisens are kid naped and immediately liberated can be accounted for only on the theory that bandits sometimes get lonely and long for good society.
 Baltimore American: German prison CTS are returning. they say. to prepare for the next var. And they'r likely to find it right at home.
 Memphis Commercial Appeal: The campaign against the reds seems to have broken down. Are we to finish no reforms we start!
 Houston Post: Apparently the altru- istic principle now controlling men is. Let mo skim tho cream and care not. who has the blue john" Montgomery Adveptfsss: 4 floatine|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
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 ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

MERELY EATING TO LIVE It used to be pleasant sight To see man at dinner; Regardless of what kind of wight A perfect saint or sinner. lie wore glad, expectant look, His eyes were brightly gleaming; He sang the praises of the cook Who sent in dishes steaming. The festive board well named, me
 thinks,
 Because it brought men joy That haply six or seven drinks Did nothing to destroy. But now, alas, such pain appears Upon a diners face He seems upon the verge of tears Each time he takes his place. Thick gloom enshrouds the banquet
 board,
 The cost of living's high, Unless one has a secret hoard, His every meal is dry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

Europetis getting ready for the tour ist rush from America. In other words, price lists have been revised upward.
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 Another thing Xa hsye noticed ts that the .tfanit iwho pose ss nsx wVlnt en are all ancient onsa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

3 HE death of John Hollis Rankhead removes a strnn

7 HE death Hollis Bankhead removes strong and
 picturesque figure from the public life of America
 his long and useful he accomplished much for Alabama his native stae which he served with unfaterng loyalty and devotion for than thirty years
 Occupying he did place of great emnence and in fuence Senator Bankhead national affairs revealing qualities of farghed statesmanshp which enabled him combine his duty his home people with the obligations he owed to the nation In all questions of national policy Bankhead proved himself patriot In allegiance to his party out of oice surpassed him. In spite his and the domestic problems state and national which vitay interested, Senator Bankhead of strength behind the administration during the No the upper lower showed greater loyalty chief executive in trying times when unequivoca meant everything
 Senator party democratic leader. He stood behind the President not only demo- cra but American cizen to the His friends n Alabama and throughout the country comored by the thought that he not taken until victory American and the work of reconstruction we'll 
 Born in what Lamar county, September 13 1s42 Senator Bankhead first distinguished himself As Senator Underwood stated yesterday he last surviving member of the Senate who Con- federate Senator Bankhead justly proud his Civil record. Nothing gave him pleasure than to don Confederate and mngle with his the Lost Cause alas few in numbers! He captan of the Sixteenth Alabama volunteers three times wounded As member of the state legislature both the and lower houses warden of the Alabama penen tary member of the Feh Sixteth Congresses from the Sixth Alabama district and aerward the MT. Bankhead known prodigous worker Bank
 
 Alabama The people of his district and his state held hm afectonate regard He not only popular Senaor Peus was because of his quaint personality and his simple democrc habits but there feeling of genuine gratitude realization of what the of Bankhead meant Alabama
 As a member of the committees public buildings andl and harbors and the inland waterways commission Bankhead found work to his liking He probably did for good roads than other American who lived The development of Warrior river navigation which the has spent approximately $17 00O0 o the abors of Senator Bankhead through long period during which he many obstacles The federal b of which he the author authorizes the m with the several states in building highways Ala bama recently voted bond issue for this to be supplemented by equal from the federal treasury.
 After spending twenty the House of Representa- aves and thirteen the Senate Senator BanRhead a the of 7S still alert and vigorous His was in many He died with honors thick upon him. esteemed by his colleagues in Congress and beloved the people of Alabama. 1a 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Bring Retribution

Foreign developments during the past week, while throwing light upon the direction of American diplomatic policy. have not furnished any new evidence with regard to the economic or perhaps even the practical political phases of the situation,' said Henry Clews of New York. President Will sons effort to dragoon the principal continental powers into his own poin. of view on Adriatic policy may be temporarily successful but the pre- seems to be that it will bring its own retribution in the form of less satis- factory relationships regarding more immediate and more directly interest. ing matters"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
SUSPICIOUS CONDUCT

SUSPICIOUS CONDUCT "Biffles says he is not at all ,eaious of his pretty wife"
 That's what he says, but I notice he lets his cigar go out when he sees her stroliing with another man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

The New York critics seem to think
 Mry Gardens "Apnrodite" was the
 'sultriest ever" sas 'ssFsI H41sTllIEs.s'll l.sa, < fssfssi'| side pags3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
A GOOD MEMORY

A GOOD MEMORY How does scribson get the atmosphere for his stories of rural life?'' He goes up to an office he uses on the twentieth floor of skyscraper and thinks about the time when he was boy on the farm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
FAERY STUFF

t- EAsA S4OEE From the New York S.un. Yestereen trod a faery bridge Athwart a. silver stream That led me to lilac town
 Wild golden lights agleam. A soft white mantle underfoot
 Erased my sandals' sound; A warm gray mantle overhead Held high the stArs in bound Between the gholstly Narets tan Twin strtnxs of crystal hu&es1 So fair sight was seldon1 se8a. And still more seIdon snne. ! danced across that sage.y bridS, Tho lord of all the earth. And h that snowbound sil6fec nfruc The silver chords of sttrth Xeday Lsnn<ht my s.>-v A-se-s,
 v tsos4 " Sf <ssF s.sa'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Census Figures
 In Larger Cities

In Larger Cities
 7f7 HE census bureau promises to announce the population fig ures of the larger class of cities this month-New York, Chicago, Phila- delhpia, Boston, Baltimore, St. Louis and so on. Thus far Cincinnati and Washington, D. C., are the only cities whose census is made public.
 It will probably be April, possibly May, before the cities ranging be- tween one hundred and fifty thou sand and two hundred and fifty thou sand are officially announced.
 There has been much guessing as to the showing Birmingham will make. Two hundred thousand is a, reasonable estimate, based on the last school census, which was very carefully enumerated from seven to twenty-one years of age.
 The school census is taken every two years. In 1918 Birmingham's population of school age was fifty one thousand one hundred and six teen. Some statistical authorities multiply the school figures by 3.S0 to ascertain the total population. Such a multiplier would have given Birming- ham population of one hundred and ninety-four thousand two hundred. There is always substantial growth and if 3.S0 is the correct multiplier, this city should have two hundred thousand or more in 1920. If the de- mand for houses is any test, Bir- nungham has increased at a more rapid rate than usual since the end of the war.
 The population of Jefferson county is now estimated at three hundred and fifty thousand. According to the census of 1910 it had two hundred and twenty six thousand inhabitants.
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 With An Early Spring
 Influenza Will Disappear ID IRMINGHAM has had colder ~ winters than this, but not many more conducive to colds and coughs.
 Apparently there has been more Aflu" throughout the country than there was last year, but in this sec ton it has a tendency of running into pneumonia, many cases of which have been fatal. But winter temper ature will soon give place to spring, and with spring will disappear the influenza.
 All signs point to an early and a settled spring. Let us hope that soon the flu will be gone for good and all. In. the eighties when the grip was prevalent, and it's conse- quences serious, it made it's reappear- ance the second year and even in the third, although far less malig- nant.
 It may be SO with the influenza in 1921.
 A Pennsylvania washerwoman, when Informed that she fallen heir to $2,- 900. 900 said she would not quit work and disappoint her customers. If there were more of that kind of spirit in America. there would be no shortage in production.
 Retiring to private life Secretary Lane takes the opportunity to pay his respects to government red tape. For the first time in more than 20 years he can speak freely.
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 When told that Jack Dempsey had l ,Pssafn 4dlFf sasaSAfs fodxsE Jess Wllard 1&y Ai ESoefAAh his juh | tortitude
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
IMAGINARY JUNK

pedestrian, who had just lodged a motor car by surprising display of agility. ''Still, I'm used to such experiences If all the motor cars I've mentally de- molished for making me jump were put in one pile it would be higher than the crop is not gathered as early in Ariz- ona as it is here in Alabama, and there remains some cotton still to be ginned. saw set out very interesting table showing the amount handled in the seventeen gins, running from SGS to 4,e00 bales. Tine tins run frem ore stand gin. Figuring two bales of cot ten to stand, 1t gives the Salt River valley and output of over 50c oaies per day at the hcight of ta- ginnins season.
 I was glad to see that a prominent place was given In the special edl- ton to the meeting of the American Cotton Association to be held in Mont gcmery, March s-12, and growers were urged to attend In order to get in touch with what was being done and projected by the southern growers as to the matter of warehouses. market ing, exchanges and other vital points of interest to cotton growing and cotton handling and cotton financing. I hope to meet lot of the Pima grow ePs down at the caDital
 
 Friend Peabody with the breeze of the west concludes his letter:
 T hope that some day even the many activities which now occupy your attention will pail on you and that you will come west where we will promise to show you the real insights of the Country God Forgot until modern methods were developed to the point where He could make a perfect job of it. We are hoping to bring the next annual convention of the Bank read Highway Association to the Salt River valley, and we have not the least doubt but what. with your CO., operation. we shall be able to do SO. and that this will give you an opeor- tunity to fulfill that desire to see tis. great cotton producing district of the southwest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
STILL sHAcKLED

Didn't you tell me Mr. erabcoin was independently riche
 "No. ,Mr- Grabcoin is rich. but not in- dependent
 How so,"
 He says he lost his independence whe. America declared war on Germany asnd he hasn't gotten it back yet" 2 PAUL cook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

'ai'est structure ever ns.ssd by hnnfan hands"
 AN ULrERroR Morryx We are not popular in Prince suy morA''
 No"
 We are dislii<ed h r.ly.- Quite true"
 "Coldly regarded in H.e,and ..A viewed with suspicion ia Bs,sssa- Yea"
 IS there place in the world wfe~s Americans have any friends leftr Weii' the Turk still acts as # he thought he could use us in an emer- gencys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
AND so IT WAS

AND so IT WAS You won't feel insuted if give youl only dime for tip. hope r' said the, patron
 No sir" replied the waiter '.In thJ circumstances, sir. feel that the en,bar4l rassment should be all on your side. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
TOO MANY SPIES AROUND

From tho Montgomery Advertiser.
 Northern Michigan "hasn't exnctfy shown the spirit of 116' says the Bir- mingham Age Herald It is afraid ko show the spirits of 1sso. what with the woods full of branch-walkers and the like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

Nashville Banner: Of course, 1t Is fault entirely of the photographers. the published pictures of lady .delegdl chosen to go to national conventio sive many of them very hard and l, stimulating appearances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

man may see how this world goes wsfh no eyes. liking Lear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Influence Will Long Be Felt

Influence Will Long Be Felt
 The death of Senator Bankhead is certainly a saddening event in court circles and in his death Alabama loses one of her finest statesmen and much loved son." said Judge Horace Wilkerson of the Tenth division of the circuit court.
 All courts would be paying bu. proper honor to his worthy career and character if they were closed for the day. He was a red blooded. virile citi- zen whose acquaintance was a pleas ure to those who shared it. Always good-natured he was never too busy to oblige friend Though not as spectacular. perhaps. as some men in public life. his political career was all ways of the most upright and honor able nature and his quiet influence will long be felt throughout Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
INTERESTED oN1obx I'D

INTERESTED ONLOOKER les, father stays at home these days Which should not cause surprise: or mother, so Dame Rumor says. Has left off baking pies. x And with the juice of certain fruits Is turning out some wine. The prohis VOW it makes men brut,s But Pa declares it fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

oarroom is to ply between HaNana and Miami. It cannot come neA Ara, snore at Miami than three miles. whht's IL going to do when the hurrio sn, comes? Will any old port in a storm do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

TELEPHOND Hell tDrivate exehange connecting all departmental Main 49o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

, the organization of the house Bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala postoffice as second-class matter, un- Ger act of Congress. March s. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

The gins worked to cApacity dui ing the 1s1s-1o einning seasen. n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

Remittances can be made at current rate of exchange. The Age-Herald VIII not be responsible for money sen' through the mails. Address
 THE AGE-HERA1AD,
 Birmingham, AlS'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
IN HOTEL LOBBTES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Quick Travel


 Alvin Clark of Montgomery has been visiting some friends in Birmingham. He was tickled to death with the big city and the people here. but registered a kick about kindly disposed auto owners Here's the kick:
 "As I walked out of the L. & N. sta ton friend had often seen in Mont gomery offered to take me to the ad- dress on South Highlands for which was headed. Naturally I was mighty glad, for I was in a big hurry and knew an auto would beat a street car by half an hour.
 So we headed into First avenue, then into Twentieth street, my friend saying he had to stop for a moment at a real estate agency. He did. for ten minutes. Then we went on again, only to stop while he talked over a business deal with another friend for a good ten minutes. He was apolo. getic, but assured me wouldn't mind the momentary delay. Then he turned into side street and spent another ten minutes buying vegetables and meat at a market By that time would have been at my destination on the street car. At last we were under way again.
 He said I wouldn't mind if he made a slight detour to the negro quarter. as their old cook was sick and his wife had insisted that he bring her word of the cooks condition It took another quarter hour. By that time his gas was low, so he headed back to a station near big apartment house, his favorite gas man. and loaded his tank. The gas man told him thae another friend. who mad been at the gas station little while before, had left word for him to see him at once at stationer's about some letter heads they were having printed together. To my consternation I soon found myself opposite the L. R. N. sta- tion again.
 When he went in to see about his letterheads I caught the first street car that came by.
 ~An occasional lift may be very kindly and save six whole pennies, but when want to get anywhere and 7 haven't my own car with me I'm go- ing to ride on a street car'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Black Witness


 Judge Abernethy drew his hand wearily over his face. down to his chin. and then his fingers closed as if he was stroking an imaginary beard. He brought four feet down to the foot. the front legs of his chair and his own pedal extremities. and spoke: Niggers' rob each other evilly. Seldom, if ever. do they break into the house of fellow African to steal. uusuaIly they secure lodging. play sick, after they have been there d week or so. and while the house owner Is away at work they clean the place. but if they have not much opportunity to get away with things they confine themselves to pistols and clothes. These two things are dear to nig- gers heart.
 sIf .nigger' sees one of his race about to break into the home of a white person he will leave the neigh borhood quickly and say nothing. If il Is the home of another negro whom the witness likes said witness will make outcry. but if the home happens to be that of an enemy of the witness he will say nothing. delighting in the newly added distress of said enemy.
 Tn testimony it is hard to get mig ger to bear witness against a friend. He will choose sides and glibly testify for friend or against an enemy, re- sardless of the. facts.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

'a''est structure evsr rsised by hnran hands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

No communication will be puohsnsss without its authors name. Re9eSess manuscript will not De returned untssS stamps are enclosed for that purpose
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-05-21
The Cemetery,

The effort OF the Directors of the
Cemetery to have the lots of the
cemetery taken care Of is meeting
with success Mr. Strick er, who
now has charge of til e cemetery, is
busily engaged in improving the ap-
pearapce of the lots The effect OF
his work is clearly recognized. The
appeal to the lot owners to meet the
assessment which was made liz order
to put the cemetery in titst,class con-
dition has met with a liberal response,
although some have not yet respond
ed It is hoped that all will DO SO, as
soon as convenient a9 the Directors
are anxious for the cemetery to pre-
sent an appearance which will be
creditabIe TO the town and the com
munity.
Ii is all that We can DO for our be-
loved dead. Let US make their last
resting places as beautiful as pos.
sibe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-05-21
SOCIAL EVENTS,

DR.. Walter q. Wunder and Mrs
Wunder entertained the Bridge Clut
at their home on North Main street
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Gilbert Pence entertained the
Five Hundred Club Thursday after.
noon at her home on South Main
street,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fansler en-
tertained a number of friends at
their home, near Woodstock, Va, on
Wednesday, in honor of the birthday
of their daughter, Miss Nellie Fans
Ter.
The guests thoroughly enjoyed the
excellent music and merry games of
the evening. AT late hour dainty
refreshments were served. Those
present, were-Msses Olive Rudy,
Ruth Linaweaver, Olive Smoot, Han
nah Fansler, Bessie Ramey, Goldie
Russell, Helen Hotel, Bessie and
Virginia Sherman, Mary and Sarah
Romick, and Helen Bauserman ::
Messrs. Lester Grabill, Jos. Burn
shire, Lloyd Hollingsworth, Earl
Rlnker, Lawrence Linaweaver, Oscar
McInturtf, Fred Painter. Frank Sher-
man, Jacob Hotel. Martin Leon Sher-
man, Ernest Hotel, Thomas McIn-
turt, Geo Bau serman, Homer Rom
lex, \. W. Russell, and VIM. Fan
sier, Mesdames Thomas McTnurf,
George Bauserman, Homer Romck.
A. W. Russell, William Fansler.
Allie Hotel, FIeeta Rush. Irene Col
laday, Mary lyman and W. l. Sher-
man.
On Friday night at the home of
Mrs Anne Smoot, one mile southeast
of Woodstock, surprise birthday
party was given in honor of her
Miss LIZZIE Smoot. The
evening was pleas antly spent playing
games. At late hour refreshments
were served. Those present we're
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Russell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Romick, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Bauserman, Mesdames Allie
Hotel, Nelton Craig, and Garnet
3lnker' Misses Nellie Fansler, Bessie
Sherman, Virgie sherman. Nary
Romick, Ollie smoot, Anna Smoot,
Sarah Romick, Goldie Russell, HELEN
Bauserman, and Messrs. William
Roller, Oscar McInturtf, Lloyd Hol-
Iingsworth, Earl Rinker, Frank Sher-
man, Jacob Hotel, Ernest Linwood
HOTEL
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-05-21
Who Can Remember,

When it failed to rain on "Trainiug
week?
The old Jacob Miller residence at
the South end of Woodstock?
When the volunteer company started
to meet John Brown and his gang, at
Harpers Ferry?
When wheat was harvested on lot
fronting on Muhlenberg street?
When man jumped over the Court
House fence after jury had ac-
quilted him Of the charge of killing
his wife?
When lady was not considered
we'll dressed unless she wore hoops of
mammoth size?
When cows, hogs and geese we're
permitted to run at large through the
streets?
When the last house, in Wood.
stock, was erected by public raising!
When Robert Stidley taught the
"young idea how to shoot?
When carpet tackings were highly
appreciated by the boys and girls?
When Peter Supinger, ST., kept thu
toll gate at the North end OF Mali
lstreet and made horse shoes Will
Iurchins stole apples from his orchard
! When q winter passed without som
one being hurt on the big hill?