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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22
UNIVERSITY NOW IN MIDST 0F EXERCISES
 AT CLOSE OF TERM

University, May (Special.) .)-The festal season is now in progress at the University of Alabama. the first of the Cotillon clubs final dances occurring in the gymnasium Friday afternoon, another following Friday night and. others scheduled for Saturday and Monday. The university gymnasium is gorgeously decorated for the dances and there are number of out-oS- town guests here to participate in them.
 1 The formal commencement pro- gramme will open with, the baccalau- reate address, 4o be delivered Sunday morning at II o'clock, by Rev. William A. Thafp, pastor of the First Chris tian church of Pittsburg, Pa. Music will be rendered by quartet consist ing of Mrs. Harry Eddins, Mrs. James F. Aston, MT. Sterling Harris and Mir Thomas Foster. The selections to be given are. "Festival re lDeum in E Flat" by Dudley Duck, and Fear Not o Israel" by Spicker.
 On Monday will occur the annual meeting of the trustees of the univer- i sity. and at 10 o'clock the business session of the Alumni association. The latter meeting will be presided over by President Cecil IT. Young of Annis- ton. The president of each of the undergraduate classes of the univer sity, as well as the president of the senior class, will be presented, and will give short talks. The address of the occasion will be delivered by Hon. John w. Baskin, eminent lawyer of Louisville. Ky, graduate of the class of '76. His subject will be, "Sents- ment"
 At o'clock the alumni will observe it's annual banquet, Judge !. J. May field of Montgomery presiding as toastmaster. President Denny Gov ernor Kilby and other distinguished men will be present and will speak. At this time, Frank Thomas. the rep resentative of the class of '16 which is holding reunion in honor of it's fifth anniversary since graduation, will deliver a short talk.
 In the afternoon the visitors to the university will be given the opportuni- ty of going through and inspecting certain branches of work which will be Tn operation. The mechanical depart ment, including the department of vo- cational training, will be in progress on this day, and visitors will have chance to see how the university ac- tually looks in work a-day clothes. Tn the afternoon and evening will occur the annual junior and senior oratorical contests. These contests always elicit considerable interest at the university.
 At o'clock in the evening the glee club will render its commencement concert in Morgan hall The glee club l is under the direction of Tom Garner, 'Ss, and this years personnel is one of 1 the best that the club has ever boasted. The commencement concert is always looked forward to as one of the bright>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22

bama, agreed that Mir. Weeks was right This is also the view of Representative Oliver. Both men are impressed with the idea that MT. Weeks intends to play the game with the utmost fairness
 The secretary has stated to St. Louis interests what previously he stated to Mr. Oliver. He set forth his position as fol- lows:
 G)-The service will not be abandoned at once because the earnings in April indicate the probability that with a little more support the projects will be made self-supporting
 (2)-The data for final abandonment will be postponed as long as possible, provided the revenue from the projects indicate that they are of service, and are appreciated by the business people of the territory affected.
 (0-UltimateIy, irrespective of the re suit of the trial period, the projects will he abandoned by the government to prl- vate interests.
 Only few weeks ago, the Secretary of War was determined to free the gov ernment from further connection witt the enterprises. To begin with, he is op- posed to the government engaging in business. Secondly, he was distressed by what appeared to be losses in revenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22
WANT APPROPRIATION
 TO FURNISH M AGIC
 ClTY'S NEW POST0FFICE

Washington, May 21-(Special )-The House in considering the deficiency bill adjourned this afternoon before reach ing the item appropriating s55,OO0 for the equipment of the Birmingham post office with necessary furniture It was ascer- tained, however, that objection to the item was exceedingly minor, and that indications are that it will be approved without the necessity of battle Monday,
 Representative McDuffie of the First district interested himself in the Bir- mingham otem to the extent of dissuad- ing one member who was inclined to make a point of order against 1t. It is question whether or not the speak, CT would be forced to sustain the point of order were it made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22

due to the expense of operation and lack of business.
 And then, just as congressman init!at- ed their fight to dssuade him from his contemplated course, the Mississippi and the Warrior returned profit for April.
 MT. Weeks was then convinced that there was hope that by a little more att tention, the projects would be put upon their feet so solidly that their success ful operation by private interests would be entirely probable
 But to all inquirers, the secretary has made it kinow that the projects must continue to make good, and that under no circumstances, will he sanction gov ernment operation as a permanent policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22
New Church for GreenMlle

GreenvilIe, May .-(Speclal) )-The Methodists of Greenville are assured of new and modern Sunday school rooms, and new parsonage A committee on finance has made favorable report af- ter canvassing the membership of the church. Between s10,000 and $15,0o0 will be expended in the improvements that will make the Greenville church plants one of the best in the Alabama conference. It is the purpose of those in charge to have the buildings completed in time for the 1921 conference which meets with the church in December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22

est spots on the entire commencement programme.
 Tuesday is comm mencement day. At III o'clock, in Morgan hall, Bishop Warren A. Candler chancellor of Elm ory college, Atlanta, will deliver tho baccalaureate address. Following this address, President Denny will deliver diplomas to some 80 graduates In all
 the various departments of the uni- yersity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22
Private Dining Room

Andalusia, May 2l.-(Special.)-D. J. Burland, proprietor of Dennis cafe, will soon have the new private dining room which he Is building over the restaurant proper, open for the public. When com pleted this will be quite attractive and will be used as regular meeting place MT Buriands enterprise in fitting out private dining room is eommendable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22
Radio Telenhones in Autos

Three autos equipped with wireless telephone receiving sets, and transmit ting outfit of 40-mile range installed at headquarters, are innovations recently put under test by the police department of St. Louis. One of the officers in each car constantly wears a head receiver, Dy which means new orders, or additional information, can be given to the squad at any time, no matter where the car may be. False clews are thus corrected, and much valuable time saved, sayi Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22
UNDERWOOD SAYS
 WEEKS IS RIGHT
Impressed With the Idea That Secretary of War Intends to
 Play Game With Fairness
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age Herald

bOU DavidaOn BuiIdinE Washington, May 2t.-(Special )-The position of John W, Weeks. Secretary of War, regarding the Mississippi War rior barge line service. is regarded by members of Congress representing states through which the Mississippi and War rior rivers flow, as not only fair but proper
 Senator Underwood, after an investiga- ton following his recent return from Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-22

Touring, was, S895; June 1, S695 Roadster, was, $895; June l, $695
 Coupe, was, $1,425; June 1, 1000 Sedan, was, S1,475; June 1, $1,275.
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enjoying themselves, in such clean, healthy way.
 Surely, am voicing the sentiment of the entire community, when l say, "All hail, Sir Knight of the "Playground", we greatly appre- ciate your generosity, and kindly interest in your home town"
 A four year old boy in Canaan, wEo had recently been given a ban tam rooster, ran in to his Mother one day, and said, excitedly Mama, Daddy's roosters have to flap their wings before they can crow, but mine does not have to, my rooster has "self starter" to his grow"
 That is one secret of the success of the Community Association, they have all got self starters, and when it comes to a base ball game, the best, and cleVerest kind of a Fourth of July celebration, or the prettiest, happiest, cleanest dancing, why our Community Association, has got everything in the surrounding coun- tryside stopped a mile".
 If you have not already thought how fortunate we have been in our Summers entertaining, why it's time to stop, and think it over. Great little old World we live in, i lots of people are looking for all they can get out of it, but when you get down to hard facts, you get out, about what you put in.
 In this connection, the recent Chautauqua Meetings might be mentioned, for although not "fath- cred" by the Community Associa- tion, it was housed by them, and judging by the comments heard, on the fine quality of the lectures and entertainments, it may become a yearly event, in which all citizens could unite and take an active in terest, for nothing is too good for Canaan.
 Just think what a great thing it would be, if more of us had "self starters, when it comes to com munity welfare, and, as a parent appreciating the pleasures my fam fly have derived from the "Play. ground" this Summer, let me press or my self starter, and express my sincere thanks, and l am sure speak for all parents, for the sue. ctssful entertaining, and genera efficiency of the Canaan Community Association.
 Very Cordially,
 A Parent.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-08
The Art of Life,

The art of life Is to keep step with the celestial orchestra that beats the measure of our career and gives the cue for our exits and our entrances Why should We willingly miss any thing, or be angry with folly, ar ln despair at any mIsadventuref ID thls world there should be none bun gentle tears and flutterinS tIp-eoe loves. It Is great carnival. and amongst these lights and shadows of comedy, these roses and vices of the playhouse, there is no abiding.-a. Snntayana. In the Dial.
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where he was held as n slave for Ave years.
 After his ransom he wrote many plays. They brought him more fame than fortune, and he added to his re- responsibilities by wedding, at the age of thirty-seven, a girl of nineteen. It was evidently R marriage of love, as her dowry consisted only of 'Enve vines, an orchard, some household furniture, four beehives, 45 hens and chickens, one cock and a crucibIe." As he could not live by his pen Cervnntes secured n minor government positions but he was i'm constant difficulties because of pressing debts and his unbusinessIiISe habits. He was thrown into prison for debtj released, he sank into abject pow erty.
 Part of "DOn Quixote" was probably written tn jail. This novel, a magic mirror that reflects nobIes and kitchen wenches, barbers and ladies of high degree, all the varied life of a bril- liant period, is considered by many to he the worlds greatest humorous master piece. The wonder of it Is thnt it was written by a man nearing his sixtieth year, who had all his life been poor, who had known little except misfortune. @Children turn its pages, young people read 1t, grown men understand it, old folk praise it."
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-08
MORE INTERESTING NEWS
 OF TOWNS HISTORY
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NOOIClHuSu lOLl page land occupied by him provided he would relinquish all claim to any other land in the township; also, to give to Humphrey Avery of Groton "all the unsurveyed land adjoining to the great falls, north of the 7th share of upland and the privilege of the OUsetunick river" provided he would build saw-mill at or before Dec. 25th at said Falls. This meet ing was adjourned until the next day, April 18th, when it was voted Ito give Peter Hogeboom about 15 acres in full satisfaction" for pur- c!lases he had made of Indians".
 also find the following in Miss Adams handwriting:
 "The Lawrence family was one which took a prominent place in the early history of the town. Isaac L. was born in Groton, Mass. Feb. 25, 1I04, and came to Canaan June End, 1738 from Plainfeld, Ct. From New Hartford he cut his way thru heavy forest as no house was then built west of that place. The first night after his arrival in Canaan he slept in his wagon, under an oak tree near the saw-mill now (1888) owned by Jay Underwood. A loom made from this oak, is now kept by one of bis descendants, in the house formerly I known as the Lawrence Tavern. The l fi1st house that he built was nearly 1 opposite the saw-mill, the second | near what is now Wm. Adams farm house but in 1751 he built the Law renee Tavern" which is still in good repair. Here he lived until his death in 1793. His first wife was ] Lydia Hewitt, and many of the nu- merous descendants of their II chil- dren still live in Canaan. Late in life he married Amy Whitney. MT. Lawrence was very large powerful man, feet high, erect, and com mandlng Tn appearance, succeeding in accommodating property, owning several farms. He was the owner of 20 slaves, but gave them their free dom. Old "Lou and Phillis" lived for some years in a small house near the present Railway Station. Mr. Lawrence held many town offices and his name IS often seen in the old town record"
 The deed to Daniel Lawrence, who was probably the father of Isaac although he had a brother Daniel. granting "one right, part, share or allotment" in the northwest town AK bounding west by Housatonock River" is dated January 4, 'Anoyua- domny" 1738 but the date of the acknowledgement is January 4, 1737, the latter date evidently having been slip of the pen. The records also appear to contain similar ,,rrors of date as to the first meetings of the proprietors. In view of the fact. however, that the land was sold at auction at New London in January,
 1738 there can be no doubt that the
 proprietors effected their organiza-
 tion in that year and not in 1737. s. A. E. Canaan, Sept. 5, 1921.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-08

The capture of a criminal is al ways rated as important news. Any thing unusual is new.---Hartford Times.
 The revenooers are now trying to patrol the ocean. there's many shir twist the cup and the lip New York Sun.
 If our foreign trade keeps up it's present progress in the same direc- tion all Atlantic ports will soon be exports.--Baltimore Sun.
 The government has issued a bulletin on how to keep a cellar dry. But the surest way is to give a few house parties.---New Orleans States. e9 A stainless steel has been invented in England. What fine thing for a nation to make it's swords of l. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 
 Our latest national superstition is
 
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 1t is said that federal officials are perplexed as to the disposal of con- fiscated liquors in government ware houses. Perhaps volunteers could be called for to aid in the solution of this problem.---Mobile Register.
 The "Sell Now League" organized by manufacturers and merchants, has launched a vigorous campaign to revive industry, and is splendidly equipped with headquarters and everything except buyers.---The Lib orator.
 A woman in Chicago is suing her husband for divorce because he is always kissing her. Other women complain because they do not get kissed enough There is no knowing what women do want.---Baltimor American.
 Inc Dody or war nero, shipped from France, was refused at the town from which he had enlisted be- cause there were no friends no1 relatives there to claim it. But il there was no family affection ts meet him, there might have beer some civic pride.---Baltimors Ameri can.
 Germans owe us nearly a quarter of a billion dollars for the mainten ance of American troops on tn, Rhine but Germany can't pay a present, as all her available funds aside from the indemnity she mus pay, are needed to subsidize worlt trade.--New York Morning Tele graph.
 "Ford Truck Matches Eggs" is newspaper headline for story tha eggs kept under the hood becam chickens. We regard this as a pur nature fake. The eggs might hay been fried, or scrambled, but higI heat and continuous vibration do no produce bation.-Brooklyn Eagle
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-08
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE

To the Editor of "The News, Canaan, Connecticut.
 My dear Sir
 Please let me express through your, paper, a parents appreciation, of the work of the Canaan Commun- ity Association, on it's playground" this Summer.
 When stop to think of it, I almost envy MT. s. A. Eddy, for the pleas ure he must have derived this Sum- mer, as he has witnessed the various entertainments, and has seen 80 many people, both old and young,
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-08

Miguel de Ger vantes Saavedrn, d r a m n tist and novelist, WAS born In I547, the son of a Spanish druggist and surgeon. He died in Madrid in 1616, 10 days be- fore Shakempeare's death.
 As a yewth Ger vantes went to Italy, " h c re he served as a pri- vate i'm the army. In a naval battle off Greece he was thrice wounded, his right hand be- ing permanently maimed. While returning to Spain he was captured by pirates and taken to AIRiera,
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-08

TN THE sixteenth century romances
 of chivalry, written in absurd, ex- A aggerated style, were extremely popular in Spain.
 A dignified gentleman by the name of Quixada, who lived between Aragon and Castile, went crazy over these foolish books, which he spent all his substance in buying. His brain was stuffed with entertainments, quarrels, battles, challenges, wounds, magic salves, complaints, amours, torments, giants, castles, captured maidens, gal lant rescues, and all sorts of impOssi- ble deeds of daring, which seemed to him as true as the most authentic his tory. Every inn-keeper was a mag nate; every mule-driver a cavalier.
 He decided that for his own honor and for the service of the world, he must turn knight-errant and taunt through the world, redressing wrongs, rescuing captured princesses, and at last winning the imperial sceptre of Trapizonda.
 He changed his name to Don Quixote de Ia Mancha, got himself dubbed knight by rascally publican, whose inn he thought was castle with four turrets crowned with pin nacles of glistening silver. In order to carry a full purse he sold one of his houses, mortgaged another and borrowed a goodly sum from friend. When his practical housekeeper and his pretty niece, together with his neighbors, the barber and the curate, thought to cure him by burning his books, he was persuaded that his library had been carried away by a necromancer, and became craZier than ever. He secured up rusty suit Of mail which had belonged to one of his ancestors, mended the broken helmet with a pasteboard vizor, patched witS thin iron plates, and thus accoutered set forth on his old hack Rocinante, whose ribs stuck out like the skeleton of a ship, accompanied by a rustic named Sancho Panza, persuaded into serving as his squire.
 Their departure was a brave spec tacle: the tall, cadaverous, lantern jawed knight, mounted on his bony nag, yielding his long lance and car rying his sword, his eyes gleaming with enthusiasm and dreaming of his l beautiful mistress, whom he called Dulcinea del Toboso; the short, squat, paunch-bellied, long-haunched servant with a canvas wallet and a leathern bottle, mounted on the diminutive ass, Dapple.
 On the plains of Montiel stood 8 score of big wind-mills. Don Quixote took them for outrageous giants and prepared to do battle against them and despite Sancho's protests that their huge arms were only vanes, he plunged the rowels into Rocinante's thin Hanks and with couched lance dashed off to the encounter. The wind blew violently and the knight and his steed were whirled away into the field where they lay motionless and as if dead; his lance was smashed to fin ders. Sancho hastened to the aid ot his master and found him unable tC stir; but he was soon ready to go or again.
 Their next adventure was with two monks, riding on mules as big as dromedaries, in company with coacf In which sat O lady escorted by mer on horseback. Don Quixots imagined that adventurers had captured {
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-08
THE AGE OF SHAM

In an address before the Ameri- can Bar Association at Cincinnati, last week, Solicitor-General Beck made some remarks regarding the present mode of living, which, un- doubtedly, are all too true. Many things, from jazz. art and music, to the manner in which labor plays the hold-up game of getting all they can for as little as possible, are in- cluded in his tirade. Following are MT. Beck's words: "Our criminal courts show an unprecedented growth in crime. But this revolt against authority is not confirmed to the political state. In music, it's fundamental canons have been thrown aside and dis cord has replaced harmony. Its culmination---jazz--is musical crime.
 "In the plastic arts, the criteria of beauty have been swept aside by futurists, cubists, vorticists and other aesthetic bolsheviki. Tn poetry, beauty of rhythm and mo- bility of thought have been re- placed by exaltation of the grotes- que and brutal.
 "In commerce, the revolt is one against parity of standards and integrity of business morals. Who can question that this is pre-emi- nently the age of sham and coun- terfeit?
 "In even the most stable gov ernments the underground rum blings of revolution may be heard. But of still greater significance is the complete subversion during the World war of nearly all interna- tional laws. ..
 "The morale of our civilization has been shattered. Work for works sake, as the most glorious privilege of human faculties, has gone. The aversion to work is the great evil of the world today. The less man does, the less he wants tc do.
 "The whole history of the me- chanical era is a persistent struggle for more pay and shorter hours and today it has eliminated in worldwide ruin. In my judg- ment, the economic catastrophe of 1921 is far greater than the politi- co-military catastrophe of 1914"
 That there is room for criticism beyond question, yet the severity o the attack seems unwarranted whe the abnormal conditions which aris during war are taken into consider ation. In the various lines of endes vor, from music to mechanics, me and women acted only natural! They spent as they earned and, many cases, we are sorry to admi lived from day to day with n thought of the morrow. The human ness of human nature cannot | denied.
 When one stops to consider that person under normal conditions carr $2,0O0 a year and suddenly finds h salary trebled, is it any more tha natural if he feels that better aut mobile is imperative? Or is it an wonder if he seeks jazz instead of u opera, when the formerly more nea ly corresponds with his feelings7
 What the solicitor-general cal
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sham, is in our humble opinion, mostly a natural way---human way of taking advantage or not, of those things which were thought to be forever beyond reach. Their sudden acquisition has had a somewhat de- rloralizing effect upon the judgment temporarily, which will leave in it's wake much wiser people.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-08
Mails will close as per schedule be-

Mails will close as per schedule be- >pg until further notice: South Train 250 7.1O A. M. Fast Train 944 7.10 A. M. North Train 252 1O.51 A. M. West Train 939 1925 A. M. East Train $40 2.25 r. M. South Train 249 3.3O r. M. North Train 240 6.15 r. M. West Train 945 except Sat. 6.15 PM. West Train 9O3 Sat. only 2.5O P. M. R. F. D. Mail close at 8.3O A. M. Southfeld Stage leaves at 12.OO M. Post Office Open 700 A. M.
 Post Office Close 700 P. M.
 Sunday Service
 Mail due to arrive at 1919 A. M. Lobby open 10.30 A. M.
 Mail closes 1900 M.
 No service at window on Sunday.
 E. L. Roberts, P. M.