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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

Fhom the Brooklyn Eagle.
 6N HE American Society for Psychi- cal Research is great organi-
 S zation and it's work is sincere.
 Hence when it's official investigator,
 Dr. Walter F. Prince, declares at Brooklyn Forum meeting, in response to a question about spirit inspiration of writings by living men, that he believes there is a concerted attempt on the other side to stimulate genius in this way" interest is bound to be excited
 When Scotchman at the age of 2s mystifies a Samuel. Johnson and fools the world with an "Ossian," really his own work and of the highest order, though pretending to be merely trans lation of discovered manuscripts, or when a lad of 19 writes a Thana- topsis," the spirit explanation comes in handy. But neither MacPherson nor Bryant seems to have been conscious lof any assistance from the other side' So hundreds of thousands of youthful pen-wielders lack any help ful hints as to the proper wooing of l the spirits. and few of them ever hit on the right way. Perhaps, consider l ing the shortage of print-paper. this is beneficent arrangement of Provi- dence.
 The advertised thansmissions of lit terary work from the spiritland have not Been impressive. It was a super | intendent of public instruction in old | New York City who got out the first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
President Wilson Consistent
 in Adriatic Controversy

F7F HERE is no inconsistency in U President Wilson's firm stand against the so-called settlement" of the Adriatic question. The supreme council, without the United States being a party to the agreement, is- sued an ultimatum to the Jugo-Slavs, giving them the option of accepting the councils plan, or submitting to the provisions in the Adriatic clause of the treaty of London.
 This secret treaty was negotiated before the United States entered the war and is in direct violation of President Wilson's famous pro- nouncement in favor of "open cove nants openly arrived at." It is, of course, favorable to Italy and ig- nores the doctrine of self-determina- tion for smaller nations.
 The agreement reached by the su- preme council is a concession to Italy, as against Jugo-Slavia. It is contrary to MT. Wilson's plan of making Plume free state under the League of Nations, which would pro tect the interests of the Jugo-S -Slavs, who would certainly not fare so well with Plume under Italian domina- tion.
 The President contends that the United States is entitled to have a hand in any agreement reached, be- cause it was a co-belligerent with the other powers. If the councils plan were carried out, as announced, it would eliminate America from any participation in the Adriatic contro- versy and lay this country open to the charge of having 1alled to keep faith with the Jugo-Slavs.
 The Adriatic problem is test case and it will never be settled until 1t is settled right. Although the whole subject has been reopened by MT. Wilson's notes, he could not do other wise without being false to him self and the principles enunciated at Paris.
 The United States is destined to play an important part in the League of Nations day-and it would be very unwise to stand aloof and permit a permanent "storm center' to be erected in the Adriatic which would surely cause trouble sooner CT later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
Good Ad Solicitors

Its wonderful how a bunch of men who go out with blood in their eyes can produce the goods" stated o. s. Finch yesterday. T am referring to my advertising staff, which is combing the city in search of ads for the pro- gramme of the Shriners Minstrel I believe the last report shows some thing over $4,000 collected, which I'll say is some good work. The staff appointed to rustic up these ads is cer- tainly hustling and it deserves whole lot of credit for putting across the big amount"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
WILLIAM. THE INEVITABLE

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says Mir Bryan is not entitled to hold the veto power over the deliberations of the San Francisco convention. The mis- chief he isn't. What becomes of the theory of self-constituted ovcrlordshiI if this bold, bald perennial gusher ol the nine parts of speech is not tc supply the inspiration. aspiration and perspiration of militant democracy?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
IN A oUANDARY.

IN A QUANDARY. "Can anyone help a former doughboy who is in distress?'
 Whats the troubls?"
 'He has just received letter from a young woman in France And can't read French, eh?'' "Yes, but he can't decipher the sig- nature. He doesn't know whether it's Eff of Brest or Fantine of Bordeaux"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

as strong as it once was. If it tri- umphs it will be because the demo- crats are badly managed. < * * | Commenting on the Lexington rioters tho Bloomington Pantagraph remarks, The enlightened newspapers of the south are now taking the same attituHS in reference to mobs as their northern contemporaries" When did an enlight- ened newspaper in the south or anywhere else on the face of the globe advocate lynch law? % S s Women are credited by Assistant United States Attorney General Figg with being the first to refuse to absorb further in creases" in prices. Others cnarge the fair sex with being ring leaders in national extravaganza. Perhaps we are all more or less to blame. < x # l A species of beetle called the nmor- della is said to have 25,oOO eyes. Even if some people had as many eyes as the mordella they would go through life with out seeing anything worth while # # # l Gernany's list of allied soldiers and of- ftcials accused of war crimes will prob ahly he ebort bacausa of narn,apxy'o xve1I. known inability to understand what a war crime is
 i New that the aerial fiivver has arrived how long will it be before the aerial bus | hops off with load of passengers who paid 6 cents apiece for the privilege of riding?
 # < # 1 When Alabama's state highways and lateral roads are completed town and country will be drawn closer together. The middleman in the distribution of 'moonshine" may also be eliminated. 1 # $. # | French academicians think "poiu," which means the hairy one" is an un- " crthy synonym for the French soldier. Tut, tut It deserves to live, along with dcughboy and gob-and boche. # # * ! Only few years ago newspaper wits at this time of the year were dusting off their book beer paragraphs. As the poet hath it, Sorrows crown of sorrow is remembering happier things" 1 # < * | The town of Niles, O., was recently re- ported to have but cents left in it's 1 city safety fund In that respect Niles differed but little from the average news paper man the day before pay day. l < # # | w. J. B. has admitted that he is on the pay roll of the Anti-Saloon League. but with <reIuctanee that does him honor.
 Paul Deschanel is the tenth President of the French republic, which is a mere infant in arms compared to the republic of San Marine.
 x | x
 In announcing her candidacy for Con- gross, Rose Pastor Stokes doesn't propose to let a little thing like a ten-year prison sentence stand in her way. T x #
 Large numbers of illiterates are storm ing Ellis Island Head them off. We have too many undigested aliens now.
 # + #
 Thus far no one has accused Joe Tu- multy of writing the note that fired Lan- sing.
 < < #
 Being a millionaire, the Presidents sal ary is no object to Herbert Hoover. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
FAREWELL, GABY!

Adieu, Gabrielle of the Lilies The bright lights fade into the long, long night; and the gay music dies away into, the dreamless silence It is for God to say whether His blighted and withered lilies shall come forth in beauty and glory in the eternal morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
DOORN OR JAVA?

there left. literally, to sweat for his sins would be to see Prometheus bound ond tortured thoroughly, though not as cruelty as his cimes deserve.
 No hermit of olds clad in hair shrit could suffer greater bodily torture than a Prussian monarch would suffer at sea level, in any sort of shirt or sans shirt, in the Dutch West Indies. wfl helm never could acquire in such a cli- mate the sang froid of a babiroussa. He would remain until death as miserable as eternal heat and innumerable vora- cious insects can make a northerner be- tween the tropics. It would be distinctly olsappointing to see him left in corn 1ort at Doorn or permitted to perch in mountainside villa and enjoy an Adj rondack climate in some far-away fairy a Moorish king in the Generaliffa ovsr. looking Granada
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
TRUE ELooUENcE.

That was a great speech your lawyer made when he got you acquitted"
 50 it was,'' said the confidence man Tt was the most eloquent oration ever heard. Why, my lawyer not only con- vinced the jury that I was an innocent and much-abused man, but there were times when I almost believed it myself. ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. souTHERNER

From the NashvllIe Banner.
 The time has come when every sec ton of the country is ready to acclaim Abraham Lincoln one of the greatest men in many respects that the south has produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
THE PRAYER PERFEcr

By James Whitcomb Riley. Dear Lord, Kind Lord! Gracious Lordi I pray Thou wilt look on all love. Tenderly today, Weed their hearts of weariness: Scatter every care. Dawn awake of angel wings, Winnowing the air. Bring unto the sorrowing
 All release from pain: Let the lips of laughter
 Overflow again; And with all the needy
 O divide, I pray. This vast treasure of conte0t That is mine todayI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
NOT PROMINENT.

What's become of the Gawkins girl?" "She went into the movies"
 A queen of the films now?"
 "No, a queens hand-maiden. She's among those present when the star ap- pears in a ballroom scene"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
LONG MEMORY.

Does Blobbs care much for ancient his tcry?"
 Depends on what branch" 'Yes?p
 He can name baseball stars as far back as 1ss7.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
DEFINED.

Whats your idea of euphemism7''
 'In tell you in a few words" said Mr. Jagsby. with some bitterness A euphem- ism is an announcement in the society news that prominent citizen has gone to the east coast of Florida when every body knows he's headed straight for Cuba"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

HOT UNDER THE COLLAR From the Washington Star. Occasionally London editor writes as if he were still living somewhere along in the 1770s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
cRUEL's THE WORD.

Why is Miss sereleaf shedding surrep- t:tious tears?"
 she was selling kisses at a charity bazaar for 50 cents apiece and a spiteful debutante accused her of prohteering."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
ADRIF'r WITH THETIMES
A CANDIDATE.

The spirit of self-sacrifce
 Is glowing in my breast" Remarked a certain citizen
 Who in these words expressed l fervent wish to serve the state, Regardless of the cost; And thereupon his battered hat
 Into the ring he tossed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
JOHNS ONLY SALVATION

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger owes h..s life to private ownership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
A POTENTIAL PATRIOT.

A POTENTIAL PATRIOT. An impecunious man remarked From debt he's never free The tax upon large income Would never trouble me. I'd gladly share with Uncle Sam A million plunks, or two, And would not utter loud complainta As many others do. "'Twould be blessed privilege If I had wealth in stacks, To pay into the treasury A mighty income tax"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

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 Eastern business office. World oulia- ing New York City. western business crfice. Tribune building Chicago. Lne 5. c. Beckwith Special Agency aseAS9 for foreign advertising.
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Measure for Measure.

Tine miserable have no other medicine Hut only hope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

scribe the great eVangelStilc mesSd E he delivered at the. Methodist church.
 Some one has said of Fred Smith that he is a broadsword, made from New England metal, hammered into shape in the Mississippi valley. tenn burnished in the men and religion cam paigr He is known on both sides of the sea as the great evangelstic leader of men. His splendid physique, his tire less energy, his dominant evangelistic zeal. his knowledge of the great social problems, his 10000 caliber voice. his power to grip an audience-these have made him world power.
 
 In the recent men and religion for ward movement from the inception of the movement till it's close his master ful leadership was everywhere in evi- dence With Mir. Ralymond Robins he travelled around the world, holding a very remarkable series of meetings. in which Evangelism and social service were inseparably linked.
 For the last three years he has been chairman of the commission on inter- church federations of the Federal Coun- cil of the Churches of Christ in Ameri- ca He is now giving practically all his time to promoting the great programme of Christian cooperation on the pari of religious forces.
 pirn,iprham is better for his nras cnce, and he leaves behind many men land women who will follow him with their prayers in his great work. i -3amk1laMx6aa,1H
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21
(NO. 34746)
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Circuit Court of Buchanan
County, Missouri, to the October
Term. A. D.. 1920.
State of Missouri. County Of Blu
chanan, SIS.
Mabel Fitzsimmons Plaintiff
VS..
John Fitzsimmons ...... Defendant
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
by her Attorney, and ii appearing TO
the satisfaction OF the clerk Of the
Circuit Court in vacation that said
defendant, John Fitzsimmons, is a
nonresident of the State Of Missouri,
and does not reside therein, and has
absconded and absented himself from
his usual place OF abode in this state.
il is ordered that said non resident
defendant be notified by publication.
as required by law, that said plaintiff
has commenced her suit in this Court
against said defendant by petition
and affidavit, the object and general
nature OF which is to obtain a decree
OF divorce on the ground of desertion,
that Defendant has abSented himself
from plaintiff without a reasonable
cause Tor the space OF more than one
whole year next before the filing OF
plaintiffs petition and on tho ground
that defendant has offered plaintiff
such tndignitteS as to render her con-
dition in life mtolerable by cursing
and swearing at her and selling her
household goods. That unless the
said John Fitzsimm ons shall be and
appear at the next term OF this Court,
to bs begun and held AZ the Court
House. IN the City OF ST. Joseph. In
Buchanan County, State OF Missouri
On the +th day Of October. is2s. oa
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21
(No, 34729)
ORDER OF PIBIICATION

In the Circuit Court Of Buchanan
County, Missouri 10 the October
Term, A. D., 1920.
State OF Missouri, County Of Bu-
chanan, IS.
Ruth Arnett Plaintiff
VS..
Jess Arnett .....- Defendant
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
by her Attorney, and IL appearing TO
the satisfaction Of the clerk Of the
Circuit Court i'm vacation that said
defendant, Jess Arnett, is a non-resi-
dent of the State OF Missouri, and
does not reside therein, it is ordered
thai said nonresident defendant be
notified by publication, as required by
law, that said plaintiff has COM
menced her suit in this Court against
said defendant by petition and aft
davit, the object and general nature
Of which is to obtain a decree Of di-
vorce from defendant on the ground
Of abandonment without reasonable
cause for the space OF more than one
whole year next before the filing Of
this petition. That unless the said
defendant jess Arnett, shall be and
appear at the next term of this Court,
10 be begun and held at the Court
House, in the City OF ST. Joseph, in
Buchanan County state OF Missouri
on the 4th day of October 1920. on
or before the third day Of said term,
TO answer plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken for confessed as
TO him and judgment rendered ac-
cordingly.
II Is further ordered that a copy
of this order be published in The St
Joseph Observer, a newspaper pub
lished in the County Of Buchanan,
for four weeks successfully. the last
insertion of which TO be at least fiji
teen days before the next October,
1870, term OF this Court.
A true copy. Attest:
EMMETT J. GROUSE,
(SeaD Clerk.
BY Stella Whitehead, Deputy Clerk.
sherman & Otl4 Attorneys for Plain .
TIN (s2l)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

The Joplin Globe reflects that after
all happiness isn't success, or success
isn't happiness. There's the case of
Harold Bell WFghtt writer Of stories
superlative successes from a financial
standpoint. There was day when
the Wrights We're batting about .125
in the financial league. They, mean
ing Wright and his wife. didn't have
enough money for an extravagant va
walton, so they hfed themselves down
in the Ozark hills where the cost of
living is just about as low as it is any
where in the world. And while they
were there Wright, who was in poor
health and couldn't do much rough
ing around. spent most of the quiet
hours writing a book. He had al
ready had one book printed. but as
yet had realized no particular amount
Of money out of it. But this second
book. THE Shepherd of the Hills"
took nightly with the American
public. and almost before they knew
it the Wrights were on easy street.
and then some. And this easy street
led them away out west in Los An
gelos, the land of eternal sunshine
and everblooming flowers, there to
live happy ever afterwards. Only the
''ever afterwards" part has all gone,
like a puff of smoke. in a divorce.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

During the time the county candi-
dates meeting was in progress Friday
night at Knoxville, a Ford touring
car belonging to om Kelley, OF that
vicinity, and oc, -pied by his son,
Floyd Kelley, Durward Moffitt. a son
of Moffitt, and two young women,
ran through the audience and six
persons were injured. According to
reports the two couples had been rid
ing in the country adjacent to Knox
vile and upon their return the young
woman who occupied the seat with
young Kelly asked to drive the Ford
into town. To this Kelly consented,
and she managed the car well until
they endeavored to stop when ap-
preaching the assemblage Of people
at the political meeting. At this
point the young woman apparently
lost control of the steering wheel and
brakes and in her efforts to check
the speed of the car she prevented
Kelly from reaching the emergency
brake. The car lunged forward and
knocked a number Of people to the
ground. as it plowed a path through
humanity.-Richmond News.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21
EMMETT ]. CROUS.

ASeaIl CLERK.
BY stella Whitehead, Deputy CLERK.
B, NJ, Lockwood. Attorney for Plain
tiit. (S2ll
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21
(No. 3472O
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Circuit Court of Buchanan
County, Missouri 70 the October
Term, A, D., 1920.
State Of Missouri, County Of Bu-
chanan, 81.
Esther Mann .,..........Pla Plaintiff
vs..
Walter Mann ....,...,.D Defendant
Now AT this day comes the plaintiff
by her Attorney and il appearing TO
the satisfaction Of the clerk Of the
Circuit Court i'm vacation that said
defendant, Walter Mann. is non
resident Of the state OF Missouri. and
does not reside therein. il is ordered
that said nonresident defendant be
notified by publication, as required
by law, that said plaintiff has COM
menced her suit in this Court against
said defendant by petition and affi-
daviL the object and general nature
Of which Is to obtain a decree Of di-
vorce from defendant on the ground
OF abandonment without reasonable
cause for the space of more than one
whole year next before the filing Of
this petition. That unless the said
defendant, Walter Mann, shall be and
appear at the next term of this Court
90 be begun and held at the Court
House, in the City Of St Joseph. in
Buchanan County, state Of Missouri
on the 4lh day ol OCTOBER, 1870, ON
on before the third day OF said term.
10 answer plaintiffs petition, the same
will be taken for confessed as TO him
and Judgment rendered accordingly.
1t is further ordered, that a copy
of this order be published in The St
Joseph Observer, a newspaper pub
hshed in the County Of Buchanan.
for four weeks successfully, the last
insertion Of which To be at least fif-
teen days before the next October.
1920, term of this Court.
A true copy. Attest:
EMMETT ]. GROUSE,
tSeab Clerk
BY stella Whitehead. Deputy CLERK.
B, NJ, Lockwood, Attorney for Plain-
tiit. (s2ll
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

lSeaD Clerk.
BY Stella Whitehead. Deputy Clerk.
sherman & otiA AuornsJs for Plain q
tid- (s2l)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

or before the third day Of said term,
to answer plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken for confessed as
to him and judgment rendered ac-
COrdingly.
1t is further ordered. that a copy
Of this order be published in The St
Joseph Observer a newspaper pub
lisned in the County Of Buchanan,
Cor four weeks successfully, the last
insertion of which TO be at least fiji
teen days before the next October,
!g2O, term of this Court.
A true copy. Attest:
EMMETT ]. GROUSE,
(SeaD Clerk.
BY Eugene Roseburg. Deputy Clerk.
Morte Ii. Craig, Attorney for Plain
tiff (S2D
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

That report Of a drop in food and
clothing prices, sent out from Chi
caso, probably will scurry back home
when it encounters the announcement
Of a 40 per cent freight rate increase
on the same articles.-Kansas City
Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

In accordance with an old custom
which ordains that silver cradle shall
his fathers term as mayor, the Liver
pool council recently presented a solid
silver Cradle. This is the 3rd presen-
tation IN over y a century.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

The man who refuses to pay a
subscription to his county newspaper
is just as dishonest as the man who
refuses to pay his groceryman or his
merchant or any other obligation. Do
you hear that.-Boonville Advertiser
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

So far the farmers of the country
are not bubbling over with enthus-
iasm about the duty of feeding the
strikers who tie up the necessaries Of
life.-Worth County Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

Information from Russia confirms
the previous reports that the popula-
tion is next door to starving. Bolshe-
vism, however, is understood to be an
unqualified sucCess.-Kansas City
Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-21

ancier. has a novel plan Of disposing
of the ten billions Europe owes this
country. He wants to get rid OF the
debt by presenting 1t TO our friends
across The seas. Wade always was
original, Il not always wise.-Boon-
vile Advertiser.