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Evening journal., 1920-04-28

eral years. both for distance aud close
work. and without them I could not
ready my own name on an envelope or
the typewrltlng on the machine before
me. ] can do both now ana have dis.
carded my long distance glasses alto
gether ] can count the hutterng leaves
on the trees across the street now.
which for several years have looked like
a dim green blur 20 me. I cannot ex-
press my joy az what Il has done for
me"
II Is believed that thousads who wear
glasses can now discard them In q reas-
enable time and multitudes more will be
able TO strengthen their eyes So as 10
be spared the trouble and expense Of
ever getting glasses. Eye troubles Of
many descriptions may be wonderfully
benefited In this easy manner Go 10
any drug store and get bottle OF Bon
Opto tablets Dissolve one tablet in a
fourth OF n glass Of wafer and use from
two to four times day. You should
right from the start and Inflammation
and redness will quickly disappear. n
your eyes bother you even n little. 10 Is
your duty to take steps 20 save them
now before it is too late. Many hope
lessly blind might have saved their
sight II they had cared for their eyes In
time.
NOTE: Another prominent physician
TO whom the above article was submit
ted. said: Yes. the Bon Opto prcscrip-
/ tiOn rs truly a wonderful eye remedy. ite
constituent ingredients are we'll known 10
eminent eve specialists and widely pre-
scribed by them. have used 10 very
successfully In my own practice on pa
/ tents whose eyes were strained through
| Overwork or misft glasses. II Is one Of
the very few preparations ] feel should
be Kept on hand for regular use IN al.
most every family" B0n-Opto referred
/ 10 above. Is not patent medicine or q
secret remedy II Is an ethical prepara-
, ii0n. the formula being printed on the
z package. The manufacturers guaruliet
Z 10 20 strengthen eyesight 30 per cent
/ In one weeks time In many instances OF
refund the money. II l. dispensed under
/ guaranty by all good druggists In this
city. including Liggetts Riker- heseman
Evening journal., 1920-04-28

leaving your brush fore" The brush
jack painted ferns on the windows
with
"Oh did ] forget 10. loo?" declared
he in surprise. I'm Just stick u In
my pocket" Which he did. and
sneakod on again. But Mr.. sun
wasn't going 10 be iricked any way.
aud he shouted Grossly. Come back.
YOU rogue Take that string along
too. and get out for goodr THE
string Jack tied down pump handles
wiihr
That was the end Of Jack Frost
Spring and Robin Redhreast came In
a hurry. then. and the fairies got
busy sticking buds on the hare
branches OF the trees.
Nancy and Nick slipped away.
Copyright. 1920. n. p. Az
Evening journal., 1920-04-28
YOUNG SLAYER is SET FnFE

Wt-T LHEoTEH, IA, AnrI 2t.-
Clarence McWilliams. aged i6. OF
C0atesville, charged with killing his
grandfather. Robert McWilliams. when
the latter was alleged 10 have at
tempted TO assault the mother OF the
boy. was given his liberty by Judge
Butler today in answer TO a petition
signed by many prominent Coates
willie business men and others. but
was scnleLoed 10 pay the costs OF
the case " lin 90 days
The court save the lad some good
advice as 10 his conduct in the future
and especially as 20 the control Of
his temper.
Evening journal., 1920-04-28
GOODBYE no JACK FROsT

All al once yellow sunbeam fell
across Jack Frosts feet. as he was
pinching the little pussy-willow fair
les, and he looked up in alarm. Wen
he might be frightened. for there was
Mr.. sun looking very stern indeed !
Jack hung his head IN shame FOR ne
knew he'd been doing wrong. and that
he had no business there IN The Land
ng-Mas-Coming
Nick and Nancy returning 10
Scrub-Up-Land with their buckets of
yellow paint. saw him try 10 slip
away then. and stopped 10 see what
would happen.
"lll just stay behind these trees, "
Evening journal., 1920-04-28
BURY MRS. G. w. HANSEN.

special 20 The Evening Journal.
DOVER April 2S-The funeral OF
Mrs. George W Hansen wife OF sta
tion Agent Hansen az Harrington. took
place yesterday from lhe residence OF
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hop
kins Of fredcrica. intcrmcnt being
made In Barratts Chapel cemetery.
Mrs. Hansen had been M FOR several
months.
Evening journal., 1920-04-28

The Wants will help you TO big
ger. better position.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-04-28
ASPIRIN FOR HEADACHE

Insist on "Baycr Tablets Of Aspirin"
In a "Baycr package" containing
proper directions for Headache, Cuias.
Pain. Neuralgia. LumbagO. and Rhcu-
mailsm. Name "Rayer" means genu-
inc Aspirin prescribed by physicians
for nineteen years, Handy tin boxes
OF ~ tablets cost few cents. Aspirin
Is trade mark OF Bayer Manufacture OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF Sallcylicacid.
Evening journal., 1920-04-28

Miller's AntisepIir on. known as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 0T7 HERE is little fault to find in
 Senator Underwood's recent ad-
 S dress to world war veterans. But what he said to the veterans should ap- ply with equal force to every citizen who in any way contributed by service or sac rifice to preserve the integrity of civiliza- ton.
 New ideas have, indeed, confused the march of progress and obscured the prin- ciples upon which the nation was found- ed. Wherefore. as suggested bY the sen ator, veterans of the war have not really been mustered out of service. but have been furloughed to serve again for the safety of our common heritage
 It is true that we are facing the dawn of a new era. Real problems-not the League of Nations-must be met and solved. It is true. as pointed out by the senator, that no plan remains stead fast and no policy is approved; that the government has become a football of ine partisan and the desire of the plunderer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21

From the Spectator. New York.
 IT T is an interesting fact that the presi-
 dential nominees of both of the great = parties this year are drawn from the ranks of the publishers. In his tele- gram of congratulation to Gov. James M. Cox, Senator w: c. Harding felici- tates him, as a fellow publisher, upon his victory in the convention, and Governor Cox, in responding, expresses his appre- citation of the fraternal feeling which has always characterized the craft to which they both belong
 Doubtless both Mir. Harding and MT Cox recognize the trials and tribula- tions which have been the portion of pub- fishers generally during and since the war. A company conducting publishing business has not only paid corporation taxes as have other corporations, but it's publications have been specially taxed tor use of second-class mail privilege and that tax is steadily increasing. and dis criminates unjustly against papers To- cated away from the geographical center of the country especially New York and San Francisco.
 Moreover, publishers have had to meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

As long as men discuss politics there will be plenty of natural gas in this country.
 And what has become of the o. f. man who used to talk about woman's "unmentionables."
 Some hopely girls will stare at themselves in mirror for an hour and then wonder where they got their headaches.
 After he has been married for few years a man is seldom as well satisfied with his wife as he is with himself
 There is always something to cuss in this country. It used to be the Trusts, but now it is Prohibition.
 Mothers send their daughters to an elocutionist olearn ho wto speahmm elocutionist to learn how to speak. when they should send them some where to learn how to keep quiet. .
 And if your wife could get what she wants when she wants it, the betting is that she wouldn't want it.
 All pessimists and some married women get lot of pleasure out of be- ing miserable.
 Once in while a widow wears a thick black veil so you can't see how pleased she looks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
Country Will Soon Be Out of the Woods

S7F HE nation has reason to expect S decided impetus forward at an early date, it being we'll under stood that the interstate commerce commission purposes to announce the Freight and passenger increases to be awarded the railroads thirty days be- fore the expiration of the government guarantee, September 1.
 Were all the items in American life that now distress commerce and in- dustry made to pass in review before the people,. they would with one ac- cord pick out the status of transpor- tation as the basic evil.
 Its qualifications are endless and unacceptable. The day rates are an- nounced, that day the governments hand will potentially fall from the shoulder of transportation. It will shake itself, gather itself together and speed ahead.
 By September 1, when the rail- roads pass from under the govern ment guarantee, adjustment will have been made to the new rate schedule, railroads will know where they are and commerce and industry will be dealing with established con- ditions.
 It is the uncertainty hanging over transportation as much as all other causes combined that has brought confusion. One cannot be held al- together responsible for that over which he has held only partial con- trol. That has been the state of the railroads and will be until the new rate schedule is in effect.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
IN HOTEL LCBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Jail the Cnr


 The number of automobile acci- dents is increasing daily" says Charles A. Calhoun. T heard a suggestion the other day that I believe would stop speeding and reckless driving. A man stated that if. instead of lining the man. the court would fine the vehicle and deprive the owner of it's use for certain number of days or weeks, as the case may be. this practice would be stopped to certain degree. As 1t IS at present, a person arrested for this offense is fined and the fine is paid and nothing else is heard os it unless the person is brought the sec- ond time before the court.
 ''ln some cities I have been told the minimum fine for speeding is $50 and costs and that every time a person is guilty of this offense the fine is dou- bled. h this way person rarely ever is brought into court for this offense more than twice.
 However. I think the plan suggested of depriving the owners of their cars q splendid one, and if an ordinance is necessary for this then it should be passed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21

about to turn into a rout, reinforce ments arrived from the line of Bull Run, units of Beauregard's army which had been ordered to the res cue. Jackson, with five regiments and two batteries and Hampton's Legion helped to check the Union advance. Kirby Smiths brigade and Early's brigade further strengthened the Confederates.
 The Union army began retreat, which was soon panic-stricken flight. Their withdrawal was hin- dered by spectators, congressman, correspondents and officials who had come out from Washington to see the Union army teach the Confederates the art of war. In the four hours, from Il o'clock in the morning to 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the Confede- rates converted threatened disaster into one of the most humiliating de- feats inflicted on the Union forces during the war.
 Even the greatest engagements of the Civil war were small compared to the titanic struggle in Europe, where millions of men were locked in a death grapple, but they will never be forgotten by the American people. Looking back on them now we can see that they played their part in the destiny of the nation, welding us together to present united front when the liberty of the world was menaced by German militarism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
Knowledge Before Criticism

F. R. Simpson of the May & Thomas Hardware Company, is among those who believes that the man with com- plaint should prove it or keep 1t to himself. Speaking of loose talk about profiteering and the like, he says:
 Tt would be healthy state of mind at large and for the individual if each man would make up his mind that he would not pass judgment, criticise or condemn unless he is in a position to establish the truth of that which he charges, or with reference to which he establishes himself as critic.
 T hear a lot of denunciation where the critic could not prove what he is denouncing. I try to keep away from that and refrain from adverse com ment except where I know what I am talking about. find that confining g ones self othat course of action re- duces the tendency to condemn the other fellow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
LET ALL SERVE

It is true that business remains in con dition Of uncertainty in the grip of heavy ta xation and that our commerce halts under the limitation of transportation It is true that men are Hooking to the cities for high wages when the farms need them. The high cost of livinS threatens to wreck the humble home. 1t is true that radicalism and anarchy more and more insolently threaten to strike down the law and elevate the mob to power All these things are true. And realizing their truth, we valiantly set our selves the task of guaranteeing the right O. self-determination to the people of the Island of Fuzzywuz,
 Truly, Momus must have usurped the seat of mighty love. Fellow citizens. our "common heritage" is teetering on wobbly foundation. If we do not get down to service, everybody, in the interests of America first, we shall not long compla- gently crate about "the honor of our country the glory of the flag and the safety of our common heritage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES
THE VERDICT.

 Eight or ten wise alienists Passed upon his case; Heard him talk and watched him walk Looked into his face. Some called him a lunauc, Others differed quite; Tipped wink and seemed to think He was rather bright. Twelve men on the jury sat, Twelve good men and true: Stared and stirred at each long word Little twas they knew. Still verdict must be brought Thus the laws enjoin: Couldn't stay cooped up all day, So they tossed coin.
 THE AMERICAN WAY. Why do you want two-story ga- rage?"
 "our chauffeur will sleep on the sec ond floor"
 But you have no chauffeur" True, and can't afford one. but we are building for the fut'Ire.'
 SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING. Another domestic tragedy" ''The eternal triangle I suppose?' No, this seems to have been quadri- lateral There was a change of partners all around"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
Anniversary of First
 Battle of Bull Run

10 H. M'CALLUM, a resident of 4No Birmingham, who was mem- ber of the famous Warrior Guards during the Civil war, reminds The Age-H that today is the anni- versary of the first battle of Bull Run, which was fought near Manas- sas, Va, Sunday, July 21, 1861. MT. McCallum took part in that memora- ble fight, his regiment, the Fifth Alabama, being a part of ElwelIs brigade. At the time, Mr. Mccall ium had barely reached his majority.
 The first battle of Bull Run, or Manassas, as it is sometimes called, was one of the most remarkable en- agreements of the entire Civil war, in addition to the fact that it was the first great battle in a bloody struggle of four years between the North and the South which was des- tined to end, as the South now con- cedes that it should have ended-in a victory for the North and the salva- tion of the United States.
 The Union forces were commanded by Brig. Gen. Irwin McDowell and the Confederates by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. Of the same Virginia family is the famous novelist, Mary Johnston, who formerly resided in Birmingham. She has written .ev eral books based on the Civil war which are noted for their vividness and historic accuracy. One of these novels is "The Long Roll"
 General Mcdowell outmaneuvered the Confederate leaders and an over- whelming defeat seemed inevitable. At o'clock in the afternoon General Johnston described the Confederate situation as "critical." Falling back before the Union troops, the Confede- rates were rapidly becoming demor- alized. Just when the retreat was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 HR17f1 HEY RE hanging men and wom-
 for a-fearing of the sgreen;'
 9 evicting them for having chil- dren is something else again. as the poet hath observed. Yet, according to the late news budge. from Wilmington. this thing has happened. When flats came in chil- dren went out. More and more individual houses, too, are being built on cnila- exclusion principles; the nursery dis tinctly minus. but the garage very much plus People must have car. must nave Ia home, and there you are.
 Sometimes the builder tucks it away un- der the kitchen floor. where it greatly reduces the domain of our ancient auto crat the furnace, although outshining the same by reason of more polished color scheme and a full-blooming double door way. Or it may be separated from the house proper by a cemented open space. That space. formerly a fenced-in back yard with something of privacy and in dividuality, now becomes merely an ap- proach to engine shorts. gasoline odors and all that is visible of Pops recumoent overalls.
 Does the average home today afford playroom where the rocking horse may snort and rear, the dolls house enjoy its daily refurnishing and the lead soldiers perish in platoons all gloriously' It does not but it has garage. Isn't there somewhere a room, or at least an attic. ha polly possessed of a shabby atmosphere and 2 tattered welkin with cracked and |overworked ring? There is not: but there is . place to keep the car. No single spot where on rainy days the gang holds humping gym meets above mothers anx- ious head? Not one. No tiny table and tiny dishes. with Ethelinda in the best chair because she's new and hasn't lost her wig yet-all past and done Nurseries don't obtain any more. The busy little folk are turned out on the streets. Apparently the occupants of these mod- ern dwsllings are expected to run to cylinders instead of to children. Possibly house buildsrs hAve beeous tsliowers q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
THE 1MrERAToR's GARDENER

From the London Post
 The former German liner Imperator. which now flies the flag of the Cunard Company carries gardener-the first to be borne on any vessels book. Amongst the liners decorations are an enormous number of shrubs palms. bay trees, and flowers. Hitherto 1t had been anybody's job to look after these floating gardens. When the gov ernment handed the ship to the Cunard the company decided to appoint ships gardener to tend to them The exact definition of his status caused much amusement; the stewards claiming him because he fed the plants. doctored them. and washed them. The gardener says he finds that hydrangeas thrive best at sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
Wholesome Growth

T am just on my way from Texas to Gadsdsn to visit my father" says pr. Hoyt L. Dobbs, formerly pastor of the Highlands Methodist Church, but now professor of Christian doctrine in the Southern Methodist University at Dallas, Tex.
 Tn spite of the fact that I am get ting used to living on the other side of the Mississippi river, I find that it's mighty good to get back to Alabama, my native state and hodnob with my old friends. I do not think Birming- ham ought to be worried about the census figures. as it had healthy growth and from all can see is nov ing forward with great strides. I can always command attention by saying once lived here. The people all over the country are interested in the Pitts burg of the south"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
PUBLISHERIN THE WHITE HOUSE

high publishing costs, such as paper. printing and binding, ranging from 100 to to 1e00 per cent over pre-war figures, while it has been impossible to make sell ing prices keep pace with such excessive publishing costs. Thus the predictions of still further increased costs in the year 1921. especially for paper, give reason for disturbance of mind of the publisher, who finds himself unable to pass the in- creased cost on to the customer.
 It is to be hoped, in the interest of the republication business, at least that the peak of the expense rise may soon be passed, and that whether republican or democratic, candidate be elected, he will not stand up so straight as to lean backward when matters arise having bearing upon the welfare of the business of members of his own calling. Whether MT. Harding or MT. Cox be the choice of the American people for President, let us hope that under the new administra- tion the financial and commercial inter- ests of the country shall be conservee and stabilized, the rate of taxation ma terially reduced and that economical gov- ernment will again prevail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
A BYGoNE POSE.

What's your idea of statesman?" T haven't one now" said Mir. Cobbles. "A chap wearin' d golf suit is just as apt to be statesman as not. times have changed so. When I was young man feller could put on a long-tailed coat an d silk hat. thrust one hand into his bosom an be elected to almost any job he set his heart on."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
QUEER JOY RIDE.

This automobile accident happened' :" About 3 o'clock in the morning." That makes it look extremely bad But the lady who was injured along with the man was his wife
 That makes it look extremely odd
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
IN THE vERNAcuLAR.

''The poet says here, He came with vine leaves in his hair What does that mean, Thomas?" asked Mrs. Bibbles.
 Oh replied Mir. Bibbles, as he laid down his newspaper. T guess that's just the poets highfalutin way of saying somebody arrived on the scene soused to the gills"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
WRONG AGAIN.

Now, just listen to our new neighbor talking to her baby" said Mir Dub waite. who was sitting by an open win dow of his apartment That's what l cali mother love-
 You ought to see her baby replied Mrs. Dubwaite, with sniff. That 'ittsy. pittsy pecious she's raving about runs around on four legs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
ONLY A sNAck:

From the London Answers.
 After a frugal little lunch in a coun- try hotel the millionaire. was touring the country in his horsepower car. called for his bill.
 Yes, sir replied the waiter prompt ly. -Four sandwiches and glass of cider. you had. sir That will be-
 Wait a minute!" interrupted the motorist. There's my chauffeur soms- where. What has he had?"
 "Oh. 1 know about him. sir" replied the waiter. He says he's just had a snack-an o6elette, Erilled trout lamb outlets and peas, iced coffee. half crown Ncigar and bottle of claret, sir"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
FACING THREE WAYS.

Was there ever anybody who didn't know what to do with his money?"
 Certainly" said the white collar man.
 "A millionaire?''
 My humble self Many time couldn', decide whether to spend my weeks salary for food, rajment or fuel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21
Ha. No Complaint to Make

J. Kirk Jackson. vice president of the American Trust and Savings bank, be- lieves readjustment in America is com ing about with remarkable dispatch and smoothness, when due allowance is made for the conduct of a great war. He says:
 "We have no right to expect that there should have been an immediate readjustment to peace-time conditions. We should not forget what a big thing that war was and how upsetting it was
 We had no reason to expect old prices or any of the old conditions to return automatically with the armis- tice. It will be a long time before re- adjustment is over with, but we are making such superior progress that see no ground for substantial com plaint."