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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29

ssues at specified rate of interest and the price of pipe have held them back. Pipe now, however, is more than a third lower in cost than at the peak and recent quotations have marked liberal concessions. Just little more casing up of the money rate and another effort at establishing a trade base will bring this business to a head. The Bir- mingham district will be first to benefit.
 A tall blonde Dane" is reported to have won $15o.oOO in 70 minutes at Monte Carlo. This paragraph might be of in- terest to the man who has a $50 note to meet today with less than s10 in sight.
 < + Sam Gompers and his bride are charged WILL HoNih5 IeSiSbeTou oii lHelE hoHey moon at a non-union hotel This is drawing 1t rather fine
 # F New York society people are going to help the movies to be more realistic. Does that mean the "vamps" will leave off a little more?
  The lure of the old swimming hole is beginning to obsess the juvenile mind.
 % % 6 The tax question in Alabama is red hot at both ends.
 < E The Industrial Workers of the World are in such low spirits since Haywood de- serted that even the red flag seems to be pale pink.
 Practically ever since the armistce was signed France has been rearing to go" in the general direction of Ger many.
 What is art, anyway?" asks the Pitts burg Dispatch. Opinions differ, but 1t seems to have some relation nowadays to bare skin.
 New York's police department is having an uphill fight to prevent members of tt,a foroo fra,,, ,,cour,h;np to wet senti- ment.
 It is Just as well that Shakespeare died before the advent of motion pictures. He would have been sadly out of place in Hollywood.
 The increased output of flivvers is go- ing to play additional havoc with the gentle art of pedestrianism. The former Omaha chorus girl who di- vorced lord the other day was merely following precedent.
 # K F The income tax drove Buffalo wom> ar crazy. The list af casualties probably includes more than one victim.
 < + T Viviani has returned to Paris, but he doesn't claim to have brought home the bacon.
 # # x Georgia planter tried on a charge of lynching has been acquitted. Still, he may be innocent.
 + * 4 A big rubber plant burned at Erie, Ps, yesterday The odor must have been terrible.
 # x + Now is the time for German statesmen
 AI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
Passing Through

Mir. and Mrs. T. N. Candless of Los Angeles. Cal, and formerly of Annis- ton, Ala, yesterday were stopping at the Tutwiler, en route to Anniston.
 T like Birmingham fine" remarked MT. Candless while lunching in the garden restaurant. Tt is a splendid city. You have the atmosphere of IT sropolis here, and the climate doesn't differ greatly from that of Cal ifornia. Although confirmed Cali fornian now. visits back south. and especially to Birmingham. always prove delightful.
 Possibly it is because of the inter- vals between visits but it is certainly true that Birmingham has somewhat outgrown me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
MILD HUMoR.

How is the repartee at your boarding house?"
 Rather poor"
 "Yes?"
 Since our star boarder left most of the snappy replies have fallen to an elderly spinster who has been teaching the young idea to shoot for the past 30 years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
UsELEss INFORMATION.

OSEln1Oo A4NC OAS--~@ What are your ideas on the theory cs relativity?"
 ''The same as my ideas about tho pos sibility of Mars being inhabited" said MT. Clipping T don't know 8 darned thing about 1t, and what's more, if dlo know anything about 1t, that wouldn't mean any more money in my pay en- velope at the end of the week.
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
A Convention City

Birmingham can certainly be called convention city during the present week." declared E. W. Houser yester- day. q have never seen such a rapid succession of meetings in one city in the south. The League or Women Vot- CTS, the Federated Clubs and the State Bar association make things interest ing
 visits of Doraldina, Clara Kimball Young and ex-Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels are added attrac- tions which have made the head of the average citizen swim for the last few days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29

N VIEW YORK. April 2S.-(Specialb NWl The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine out on Morn ingside Heights has grown considera- bly, in the past 10 years, but it is said it will require about 40 years longer to complete this greatest church edi flee In America.
 As now arranged it seats only about 5000 people in the space before the main chancel and altar. This is but a fraction of what 1t will ulti- mately be. The services held there are very beautiful, very spiritual and very impressive. The choir last Sun day consisted of about 50 male singers of whom more than 30 are boys un- der IA. There seems to be nothing in church music quite so moving as hymns and anthems sung by boys.
 Much could be said of the interior and exterior architecture of the cathe- dral which promises to become one of the most imposing places of worship in the world.
 Within half block of the cathedral Sunday morning four gray haired men were playin- tennis.
 The Jumel mansion on One Hundred sixtieth street sits on height over looking the Polo grounds and Sunday afternoon from the front veranda could be seen the New York Giants and Philadelphia teams in action and the 35,O00 people who witnessed the game.
 The Jumel mansion Is now city Revolutionary war and was Washing toms headquarters in 1776 at the time of the battle of Harlem Heights
 It contains numerous relics of the the building itself is interesting as showing what was regarded as a very magnificent mansion in. those days There are two stories and an attic having four rooms. These four attic rooms are equipped for spinning, quilting. cooking and making tallow candles all of the furniture and ma terials, being survivals of the revolu- tionary period.
 The house was owned by man named Norris at the. time Washing to used it. It was later acquired by a Frenchman named Jumel and went to his widow on his death It was this widow who married Aaron Barr but the marriage was short lived. The place was center of great social ac- tivity during Madam Jumers lifetime. Though it h-s passed through several hands since her death. it still retains her name.
 Between s and o'clock Sunday evs- ming the subway trains goirc Jelh were packed with tired Fl. vss and fathers and children. Most of them carried punches of wild flowers al reada ..sthet:cally wilted. They had come from the crowded lawn. sections of the city and had gone as far to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
YOUTHFUL CONFIDENCE.

Jack Grabcoin says he is going to en- ter his fathers, business"
 That's good" work his way to the top.'
 Highly commendable."
 "But he thinks about six months would be long enough to negotiate the dis tance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
A rHEsPIAN's LIFE.

A THESPIAN'S LITE. You barn-storrned In the old days?" "Oh, yes," replied the veteran actor, and counted crossties, too"
 You didn't actually count them?" T did when I was within a mile of the next town. Every tie I counted meant I was that much nearer to a cup of coffee and a sandwich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
MIGHT MEAN A FTTNERAI,

MIGHT MEAN A FUNERAL. Henry" said Mrs. Jibway, q went to see a fortune-teller today and she said I was going on a long journey"
 Did she give you any particulars?' asked Mir Jibway.
 No, she didn't"
 Well you ought to have asked her whether she meant just a summer trip or the kind of journey that doesn't call for a return ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
Meat suppianting Cotton

T just ran up to Birmingham to see about marketing some cattle" said Dr. came in cattle, I decided to carry mine through the winter, and so have fed them This has not however, been profitable year for the feeders.
 sumter county is gradually getting out of the habit of planting cotton. l think the acreage planted this year IS greatly below that of last year. Many of those who did plant cotton last year are still holding it. I have not sold any of my crop. Cattle and hogs have come to stay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES
IT'S DETERRENT NOW.

IT'S DIFFERENT NOW. The heavy heart of Germany Is brimming full of woe; She whines about indemnities And argues thus and so. O harsh the terms laid down for her She never thought of that When starting out to whip the world, She laid poor Belgium flat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
LIGHT LABOR

When you were courting me you said it was a pleasure to tie my shoe lace." Maybe I did. my dear.'
 And now can't even get you to beat a carpet"
 That's the way women reason. I'm still willing to tie your shoe lace"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
SIMPLE HOSPITALITY

By Goldsmith. Blest be that spot. where cheerful guests retire To pause from toll, and trim their
 evening fire Blest that abode where want and pain
 repairs fS
 chair; slest be thosefeasts with simple plenty
 crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that
 never fail Or sigh with pity at some mournful
 tale, Or press the bashful stranger to his
 food, And learn the luxury of doing good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
SOMETHING TANGIBLE

Let poets sing their roundelays
 Of this and that; The "pome'' that wins Belinda's praise Is her spring hat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
AN OPTIMIsT.

O let us lift song of praise In honor of the man who says,
 ''This world is hard to beat, Although he may be deep in debt And knows he stands no chance to get
 His mail on Easy street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
A MORNING. PLAYER

A MORNING PRAYER
 When my strength is spent, Dear Lord, and my spirit shaken, hold thou me close and take me into the wilderness and let me be nione awhile with thee! Amen.--M. S. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29

farmers of Alabama.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT

In this month of May, when cities all over the country are enjoying their Spring Festival Concerts. New Britain Is aligning herelf with those which are satisfied with nothing but the best. As this city brides itself on being the heart of hardware industry. it re- fuses to bow humbiy before others in lifc--the artistic
 Tomorrow evening at Fox's theater the New Britain Choral Sooio... will give its May concert. Examples in the past have shown tho delightful and inspiring character of the Society's annual presentation. This year if is hopcd t"" affair will surpass all previous ~exempliRcations of tho splendor of choral singing. protected under skilled direction. executed by men and women who love this work made pleasure by the beauty of if.
 Choral singing is growing in popu larity continually. It is a national i'm stitution in many foreign lands. It iS 'H' oht way 'H WHi'n lAFge num- bcrs of people may give expression to the music that is within them. Quite aside from the enjoyment that the concerts give to the hundreds of people who listen. Choral Society such as New Britain's 1ustifies itself through the development and express sion of natural musical talent among the people of the cty.
 lt must he confessed that New Brit ain has little entcrtainp- ent at present outside tho movies and attendant vaudeville. The work of the Choral Society fills a desire for fine entertain ment and makes the city a more sat isfactory place for our better citizens in which to live. Moreover the exist ence, work and resultf .. o~tivities of such a society gives the city itself Il prestige in our state which forms another attraction for new homeseek- CTS
 New Britain encourages and brides itself upon the practical work it does: well may il pr,dc itselr upon it's stand ing in the field of music, due. in no small measure. tn its Choral Society.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
MANUFACTURERS HEAR
 TALK FOR OPEN SHOP
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year. Tn my opinion the Cum mins act of 1920 has more than justi- fled it's enactment in every respect.
 "The recent action of the railroad Ia bor board in decreeing the abroga- tion of the wartime national agree ments. unquestiora bly, did much to clear the way for a practical solution of the labor problems of the rail- roads,
 "The speaken declared that the "open shop" had gained a greater measure of public support and recog- milton than ever during the past year:
 "I believe that the great majority Of employers will agree that in em- ployment there should be no arbitrary discrimination against workers be- cause of their membership or non- membership in any labor organization whose members execute lawful pur- poses through legitimate means.
 So long as it IS the cardinal princi- ple and working determination of the American Federation of Labor to ex- cIude independent workers from em- ployment there will be employers who will protect themselves and their en- ployes against the dominance of a policy of arbitrary exclusion by the operation of non-union shops.
 MT. Mason urged wider recognf- ton among employers of the need for informing their employees on the sub jest of business principles, as affecting
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
AMERICA. PEACEMAKER.

Lloyd George certainly threw a monkey wrench into the machinery" when he spoke so plainly about the trouble in Upper Silesia the other day.
 Rightly or wrongly it seems Paris interpreted that speech as advocating the sending of troops by Germany into Upper Silesia. The proper inter- pretation of his words. however. ac- cording to the opposite view. is that he declared that if the Allies them- selves were unable to restore order they should not prevent Germany from doing it.
 lt seems that there is uncertainty in the wording of the Treaty of Yer sailles in regard to the future of this part of Europe. It is stated that it's future is to be settled by the wish or the people. How the wish of the peo- pie is to be ascertained is the matter in which there seems to be doubt. Both "communes'' and "popuIation areas" are mentioned. The fact that Germany has drawn her maps accord ing to population" and Poland has considered the "communes' the units to be considered. creates at once a difference of opinion which is made none the less difficult of settlement from the fact that England has been inclined to accept the "population'' idea (the apparent understanding of Germany and the French understood Maf
 standing) were referred to in the treaty.
 Quite naturally this seems to bring England into Germany's channel or thinking, and France differing.
 But this feeling between France and England existed before Lloyd George made his speech. His words merely brought it to climax which. it is to be hoped sincerely. will give an op- portunity for the two countries to settle the basic misunderstpnding and bring harmony in the Entente.
 The situation. however. points to one fact as moral certainty.
 American Is looked to as the pros pective peacemaker. not between the Allies and an enemy. but a peacemak- CT among the Allies themselves.
 The influence of this country. brought into the conferences of the Supreme Council. is expected to be on the side of mutual understanding.
 And 1t now seems that the differ ence between France and England will be settled. if/settled at all on this mat ter. at meeting of the Supreme Council in which, it seems to be ad- mitted frankly. the advice oG the rep resentative of the United States. Am bassador Harvey. may be of the great est value to troubled Europe. 6,
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
AURORA BoREALIs.

CIV Britain people have seen ant display in the sky which noticed Saturday night ana kcording to word from Dan connected with the cause or Ing of a railroad station near us know that we were look N Aurora Borsalis caused asage of electricity through
 regions of the atmosphere some to have been caused ,proach of the great comet rrivs soon, but which will uible to the naked eye on nent.
 hre at Danbury was caused ssage Of electricity through regions of the atmosphere stcd tn the Aurora Borealis. red a rare occurrence. It is but improbable. What are
 magnetic storms are in- .onnected with exhibitions rora and with spontaneous urrents in ordinary tele- es. It Is possible that the
 immense strength. passing wire. Jumped n spark where a break. which would nat rh the nearest point of at uence of the aurora upon tic needle is an ascertained
 the unscientific person. at this is so. 1t would not ngo that the conclusion
 the officials of the railroad inc station was located. the correct one. But con eience is more doubtful
 Ame connection it is known pots do not control the
 the earth. but have a cer- pn to auroras. earth cur terrestriaI magnetism. In conservative way. charac- science until proof is sure. clare that if there is any .tween auroras and the hat relationship remains in
 yet to be explored.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
JEST RUMINATIN'." (Robert Rlssell.)

'Twould be splendid thing if every man alive today could un- derstand the words a good ol' dinner pail would say: 'twould be a splendid thing if every man had once passed through d little bit O laborin' that some chaps have 10 do. If every man who lives at ease could look back on a spell Tn which he worked with blistered hands an blind from sweat as well, he'd have more under standin' O the lives O fellow men, who labor hard right here, right now, as that chap labored then. An with the memory O those bad times he'd have the heaIt to be a little more in clined to take the other s part-a little more inclined to doubt his own sagacity in try in to arrange jest how the world had ought to be. An so il < good for every youth, though rich or poor or 'twiXt, 10 woik a spell 10 see jest how the other feller's fixed. In years to come he'd have a mind more open to the truth if he has tried the pick or hoe or bench in early youth.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS
 By John J. Daly
MODERN SCHOOL DAYS.
By John J. Daly

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New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
PROTECT YOURSELF

The employees of the American Railway Express company now are wearing badges to show their connec- ton with that orgu nizat ion. They gre rcquiIcd to wear or show them nn demand.
 The employees Of the New Britain Gas l. ght companyd carry similar badges which they must show upon being asked when working or entering d home.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
KING PSYCHIC AID

pretty hard-headed these n judges partake of that matter what are the possi- discovery In the psychic Sxenerally believed a resort here will not aid men in | things of life.
 |resent time an admission h has gained information vision of a clairvoyant hd to make his words any 5 he felied upon. Such ad- h tend to discredit him. ent time men arc not pre- init. when 1t comes down hat the medium" is able formation on which 1t Is e any action.
 a notorious divorce case the public. A dlrcussion of means contemplated. But persons involved seems to pcret of the fact that he he aid of q medium" to .e that will support the of one of the rartics to ved that this fact will tend tho man and will tend to ssc Of the party he hopes rourts of law are now con re must he plain. tHngible support any claim. They're lnovatlons In the character
 given. Courts are not the which to bring novel psychic theories. The man cross examination. admits
 even put on the trail of Euugh inquiry Into the he clalrvuyuut will scarce rd when tcstifying on the attcrs of life. His sanity,
 be questioned: his ignor- iulity certainly recognized II or men would have to he had an intelligence far
 own-and men are 10th oh a situation exists.
 bn who says there is no If greater discoveries in pIays lack of open-mind-
 is discouraging. The day h the study of the psychic D wonderful things will be . truths. But that day Ls 1lnt of humorous doubt is r~ tz
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
FACTS AND FANCIES BY ROBERT CULLEN =

It begins to appear that Hay woodnt.
 Heinie is beginning to understand that he isn't German-Lloyd George.
 Germany's promise to pay will soon be valuable to a collector of antiques.
 The idea that two can live as cheaply as one was probably started by q tape worm.
 Of course you understand that America has no upper class, except the doushbility.
 We need some poor modern poet to sing the short and simple street frocks of tho poor.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

likewise required to show upon de- mand.
 All persons may protect themselves against possible loss at the hands or one who claims to be an employe Of one of these companies. but who is not. by asking to see his evidence of authorty before allowing him to enter
 It is quite evident that the recent robberies of gas meters would have been prevented had this been the habit of all who possessed meters. Not only would the householder have pro- tected himself, but he would have saved the Gas company from the loss it has sustained.
 It is evident that one may be sure he is delivering a parcel for express to the proper person, if the driver of the express wagon shows his badge. Loss might occur if such precauton be not taken.
 In the same way the safe thing. to do is to ask to see evidence of author ity when man comes, supposedly from the Electric company, to do work in your home.
 This, comment is not entirely lock ing the door after the horse is stolen" for attempts at theft may be made time and again by clever men who might, of course. go as far as to forge immitation badges or identification cards. But this is not probable. So protect yourselves and the companies who send men into your homes wHcn necessity demands.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

There were 12 deaths and mar riage licenses issued at the town clerks office for last week.
 The German Rifle club will meet tomorrow afternoon 10 arrange for the state sChuetZenfest.
 Rev. l.. G. Hjerpe went to Collins vile today to take part in a mission study.
 Mrs. R. NJ. Dame and daughter are to leave for Trenton, N. J. Saturday for a months trip.
 Some one entered the home of Mrs. Bridget Daley of Washington street last night and stole s5.50.
 Some one stole three chickens from the house of Charles Burns of Sexton street last night. They were later re- covered.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

Congress may find means to sugar. coat the tax pill, but it can't change the size of the pill
 The increase of counterfeiting is good sign. It proves that the stuff is again worth making.
 The decline in the price of soap is explained by the fact that fewer people are blowing bubbles.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

Last winter rats were kept quite
 warm, Stuck in the maidens' hair; But now the spring is here they
 must Give those poor rats some air.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

Ones ignorance may be quite as easily disclosed by ones questions a. bv ones replies.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
BRICKLAYERS ACCEPT
 PROPOSED WAGE CUT
Union IIoIds Special Meeting and Votes for PiOposed Reduction
 of Employers

X cut of l2 1-2 cents an hourf was accepted hy the ,Bricklayers' Union at special meeting last night. This is compromise on the proposed reduc-
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

Men might live longer without to- bacco but what good would it do?
 When the. dove brings an olive branch, the next move is to establish branch offices in conquered territory.
 One of the things man learns as he grows older is that an old man has no more sense than a young one.
 They always pretend to be inspired by high ideals of patriotism, but usually it is a pie-counter revolution.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

If YOU have nothing to say" don't be eloquent about saying so.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

It is too bad Mir Edison did not ask question concerning Yap- people might have looked it up.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

Postal Clerks, Get Revolvers. ' headline. Reads more like the days oi Burleson than Hays.