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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
EXPLOSIONS AT HALIFAX

From the Washington Star.
 Nearly four years ago a intuition ship was destroyed by fire and ex- plosion in the harbor of Halifax, and the blast wrecked third of the city and destroyed 1900 lives, It was one of the most shocking disasters ever experienced on this hemisphere. Nat urally, it left a deep impression upon the minds of all the survivors Early yesterday morning five oil tanks iii the same city exploded, arousing the people from their sleep and causing an instant rush to the streets. They had not forgotten the awful times of December, 1917, when crash after crash destroyed their houses. smashed their windows, crushed them, cut them, literally disintegrated the bodies of the dead and laid waste many blocks of homes. They had become explosion shy" Indeed, any very loud noise occurring in Halifax would produce the same effect, and it will be many years before that a2- prehension passes. The children of the present generation who have memory of the great blast of 1917 will retain that dread in Just the same way those who have once suf- fered from a great flood become timid when word arrives that waters are rising. and those who have passed through conflagration look with sinking hearts upon the red dening of the sky in even any cmall fire. Fear that is based upon an actual experience with catastrophe Is one of the most enduring of the emotions, to be revived by the lea st suggestion of sight or sound soraNle with the first experience TcstuAats- iy at Halifax. the gas exrlosl oH. while costly in terms of propsrsy, was # small moment in compa foa wt:h ths destruction of 1917, end no lives were lost. But even th,s sseape wsli not lessen the panic fear ei shc Hali- eonians whenever ths eir W rent with violent sound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
Get-Together Conferences
 Of Southern Manufacturers

TH HERE is far-reaching import to
 U the series of luncheons which John E. Edgerton of Nashville, new president of the National Association of Manufacturers, plans to give man. ufacturers of the southern states with a view of getting the northern and southern manufacturers into closer touch.
 The first luncheon of the series will be given to Alabama manufac- jurors in the Tutwiler hotel, Octo- Der 5, and a local committee is per- fecting arrangements for this affair. Mir. Edgerton is a southern manu- facturer and as head of the national organization realizes the importance of inducing the manufacturing in terests of the country to cooperate in matters affecting their interests.
 Many problems are the same in tho north and in the south. Trade extansion by increasing our export facilities and cultivating the foreign markets is one. Arranging for elast;.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
Cotton Mill Consumption
 Increased in August

s1T HE government catton report U shows the mill consumption in August to have been 487,000 bales of lint and 50,000 bales of linters compared with 483,000 bales of lint and 49,000 bales of linters in August of last year.
 This is not great increase, but it is decidedly more encouraging than the monthly reports of decreased production that have been published for year. It shows that the mill ing industry has faced about, that it is on the upgrade and that instead of being in the market for smaller amounts of cotton, it is in the mar ket for larger quantities.
 This is also an answer to those who have advanced the theory that the rise in the price of cotton was not due primarily to the de- mand. The increased price is the di- rect outcome of the demand. Man chester mills awoke to the acuteness of the situation brought about by the small production and rushed into the market. That was the signal for a worldwide inventory of the carry over and incoming yield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
AN EYE TO BUSINESS.

Beg pardon" said the stout. balo gentlemen who had blundered into beauty parlor. I'm in the wrong place"
 Not necessarily" replied Madam Kalso. we have had great success in reducing plump persons and our hair restorer is the best on the mar ket."
 But I'm looking for MT. Partem. divorce lawyer"
 Three doors down the hallway, sir, to your left. But please take this card with you. If you get your divorce you may want to look in on us again"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
Bible and Shakespeare

VIII Alic r lOIlud IlIlCo- Cilk
 Harvard university has made knowledge of and familiarity with the Bible and Shakespeare a condition precedent to the receiving of degree from tkis eminent educational insti- tuition, presumably holding with pr. Eliot tha Is one can claim to be roughly educated in English with out knoWiedtt of these two pre- -emi- neat e','cstional sources, which are well springs of purest English. The Harvard requirement applies only to undergraduates, it may be sald and thus inaugurates condition by which all coming to seek degrees shall be made to conform.
 Obviously, in designating the Bible and Shakespeare as textbooks in Eng fish language, Harvard university seeks to utilize them more for the value that is in the language which the writers employed than for the purpose of teaching religious belief or doctrine, as with reference to the Bible, and of mental enjoyment in the reading of Shakespeares plays and sonnets. The language in these books has never been equalled, for clarity of thought expressed, for sim plicity in style that is at once force- full and compelling, that portMys to the mind of the reader not only vivid mental pictures, but that inspires to loftier conception, higher motives and ideals nobler conduct and action. Language that does this, and more, is, indeed, worthy of study for exam pie and for use
 The truth is that we are greatly in need of improved English in our daily conversation and writing. There is entirely too little attention paid, in our schools and in our daily em- ployment of words, to correct Eng fish. Slang has crept in. word by word. until conversation becomes puzzle. Words are employed without due and proper regard for their real meaning. This is not true with ref erenee to those of the Binic or of Shakespeare. There every word is thoughtfully and comprehensively employed. Perfect, expressive. elo- quent language Is the result.
 There Is need, 1t has been said, and Harvard university emphasizes that need, for improved English, in the schools, in the churches, in business and in our daily converse. Those who speak and write with clearness and with effect, with a charm such as tho proper choice and use of words only can give. are among the few. but they are listened to with eagerness, as is an accomplished singer whose every note is true and correct.
 Many people are car reless in their use of words, They talk without saying anything. This would not be the case If they knew, or Knowing, the English language they employed it in speech and in writing. There fore, any effort that is made to inn prove in the use of language is to be commended. This effort ought not to be on the part of colleges and uni. versailles only; it should be put forth in public schools and by all individ. uals everywhere in order that we may not forget what proper language, and particularly English language, is. It has a beauty and value all it's own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16

financing of foreign trade is another. There is much common ground call ing for united effort.
 These conferences will afford an opportunity to southern manufac- turers to present the magnitude and importance of the south's manufac- turing development and the enor- nous resources which invite capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER

From Harper's Magazine.
 An eminent London judge who wrote a wretched hand once sent q note to friend among the lawyers seated at the barristers' table.
 Not being able to make anything of 1t. the friend scribbled something ab- solutely undecipherable upon half sheet of note paper and passed it up to the justice. The great man looked somewhat, annoyed at it, and when the court adjourned he asked his friend;
 What do you mean by this? in vited you to come and dine with me tonight"
 Yes" said the lawyer. and re- piled that should be delighted to do so''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
Assemble Here For Convention

Alabama delegates to the natian- al convention of the American Legion to be held at Kansas City October al and November l and will proba- ply leave from Birmingham and charter special train to go straight through" declared Capt Harry Ayers, state commander of the American Legion.
 Indications are that one large time will be enjoyed at the conyen- tion- President Harding has prom ised to attend the meeting. He will lAeiy go direct from Birmingham to Kansas City. Several thousand ieglonnaires are expected to attend the convention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
A. WILLING SACRIFICE.

q understand you are 6 lifelong democrat" said the patronage dis tributor.
 q am, sir" replied the prominent citizen. I'm stout party man"
 We have a rather lucrative posi- tion to fill, sir, but the only available republican won't have it. I don't suppose you would accept an appoint ment from republican administra- tion?"
 Sir, there's not an ounce of preju-. dice in my makeup. How much does the job pay?" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
Realize Farmers Value

T was greatly pleased at the in terest shown in the plans for ,he establishment of state headquarters of the Alabama Farm Bureau fed eration in Birmingham" says J. D.. Moore, for it shows that in spite of the fact that this is great indus trial center the public spirited men of 1t are broad-guaged enough to realize that they must take an in terest in agricultural affairs.
 Tt is symptomatic of the fact that at last business men are realizing the welfare of the country depends upon their cooperation with the farming interests. The committee on agriculture of the Chamber of Commerce is functioning splendiily and is sure to get fine results from the work already started and out lined''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
rYrJ. THE LAST GREAT SONG

 Kendar Banning, in Leslie's. There is wonder in your eyes Soft as music men forget; There is fragrance in your hair
 Faint as breath of mignonette In the moonlit gardens where
 Aucassin met Nicolette. There is laughter on your lips 7 Light as summer winds that blew Down the fields of asphodel
 Paolo and Francesca knew. Fugitive as Heros dreams
 Bier Leander came to woo. There h romance in your hear
 Brave as ghostly swords thaf slow By the towers of Camelot
 In the days of long ago, When Guenevere loved Launceiet
 And Juliet loved Romeo. There are tears behind your smiles
 Fleet as rain on April seas; There is valor in your soul
 That once knew the ecstasies Of Tristram and the fair Iseult
 Of Abslard and Heloise. There is music in your name
 Like the magic spells that taaneS Names of lovers. pair by pair VI Pierrot's and Columbine, Pelleas and Melissande's, A
 Daphnis'. Chloe's-yours and mir Dear, the song of Old Romance. M Like as lyric gages flung Down the ages, chalienge Youth.
 Hive and love while life is yourg.' Till the gates of Eden close, {. Till the last Great Song is sung.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? We fear the tariff tinkers
 Are stupid sorts of elves; They rarely ever seem to know What they're about themselves. They wallow through statistics And make no end of fuss. Alas, their compilations
 Are simply Greek to us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
AN INQuIRING MIND.

Do you enjoy your automobile out irgs with Mir. Bibbles7"
 NO, don't" said Mrs Bibbles.
 why not?"
 Every time he sees smoke curling up from some inaccessible spot in the hills he gets out to se if it's coming from a still"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16

ne mas anenated great many re- publicans by exhibitions of spleen and narrow-minded partisanship. He is not the kind of man who could have much in common with the ami able MT. Harding and the President may have welcomed the opportunity of shelving" Senator Lodge by ap- pointing him to place in the dis armament conference and thus mak- ing it possible to select new leader for the Senate.
 Senator Lodge will be chiefly re- membered for his bitter fight against Woodrow Wilson and his defeat of the Versailles treaty, which does not appear, in the light of later events, to have redounded greatly to the credit of the republican party or the honor of America. The Harding ad- ministration is pledged to carry out a constructive programme for the good of the whole country and not to play politics any more than is deemed necessary for the good of the par ty." The republicans face the neces- sity of making some kind of showing before the American people. Under Lodge little has been accomplished. You would think that being private secretary to the President of the United States was the safest job in creation, but George Christian fell down companionway on the May flower and broke two ribs.
 Two Chicago newspapers are being sued for almost enough money. to build battleship. Yet there are peo- pie who sheer at the power of the press.
 Before stating that he had no liquor in his room. MT. Arbuekle st ould have taken the precaution to make away with the "empties"
 # # # A Nebraska woman who has given birth to her twenty second child is entitled to some sort of recognition from the White House
 The situation in West Virginia should be cleared up, so the state au- thorities won't have to yell for help at frequent intervals.
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 Now that fist fight has been averted between two candidates, we may regard the municipal campag gn as warming up.
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 There is talk of dislodging Senator ship We never did like the cut of his whiskers.
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 Mir Chaplin refused to see the "best dressed woman in Europe That's old stuff to Charley.
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 Colonel Harvey continues to pique curiosity abroad The colonel was born with piquant personality.
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 The cartoonists should get together and draw boil weevil that can be recognized in the cotton belt.
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 The Greek army has been taking a 1 rest. Are we to understand it is out of breath?
 Beautiful young women who go into the movies should by all means watch their step.
 # # E There is still plenty of night life in cities. It is merely harder to find.
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 If necessary, Mir. Chaplin might l interrupt his vacation to help out with the Irish problem.
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 A shoemaker's son is slated to suc- ceed Caruso. There is nothing snob- blsh about genius.
 x x E Mrs. Kaber's hunger strike is not what we regard as national issue. "OH GRAVE, WHERE IS THY
 yICTORYf" From the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
BOOSTING NEW ORLEANS

From the Arkansas Gazette.
 A New Orleans girl writes that after every meal she. has the hic- coughs for at least 80 minutes. Chamber of commerce publicity stuff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 There is always something back or shadow
 A politician without patronage IS like cat without claws.
 When woman discloses a secret II is always with telling effect.
 Love never counts the cost-prob- ably because it seldom has the price.
 When a man gets sweiled head there may be no more in it than in toy balloon.
 IL Is not the correct thing even in polite society to return the visits of physician.
 She always Believes that her shoes look larger than they really are if they feel comfortable.
 Some men are always looking for chance to earn money and some are satisfied merely to get it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16


 I'd rather walk
 Than own a Ford
 I sometimes hear,
 And so do you,
 But greatly fear
 It isn't true.
 HEADQUARTERS FOR OLD
 MAGAZINES. i've been thinking about & con tinued story I was reading in a mag azine back in 1894" said the man with a prodigious memory. T missed the last installment and never did learn how the story ended" You still have chance to find out"
 "How?"
 You'll probably be able to find a copy of the magazine you want in 8 doctors waiting room"
 NO SHORTAGE THERE.
 Though nifty peaches
 On the beaches,
 Each a queen,
 Will summer fading,
 Cease parading-
 Won't be seen,
 Therell be plenty.
 Sixteen to twenty,
 On the screen
 ON DOUBTFUL GROUND. You are going to support Mrs. Peckton in her candidacy. of course" "Oh, yes" said Mir. Peckton. T feel that 1t is my duty to do so, but l can't help wondering whether Mrs Peckton regards my support as an asset or liability"
 SELF F-ExPLANATORY. There was a girl in our town, A shapely girl and trim, Who always made the censors frow1, But never tried to swim. Had you observed her figure, so Seductive to the eye, You never would have paused, I know, To ask the reason why.
 ALMOST SOUND PROOF. How can Professor Diggs work on his book when the neighbors lay down a jazz barrage" He retires to a previously pre- pared position" ..A.d ..rI,ara ic that7" "The cellar"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
SAN ANTONIO

the river Is as effectively hidden as is the Genesee in Rochester. The San Antonio rises practically within the city limits, gushing full-grown from rocky foundations, It's narrow bed has been paved, and it meanders slug gishly through the city for all the world like medium- sized irrigation ditch, In a stroll through the busi- ness district one will cross the little setream half dozen times in going less than a score of blocks.
 San Antonio's little river has al- ways added picturesque touch to the city. Throughout the business district the banks of the wall-con- fined stream have been parked and groups pause constantly on the many little bridges to admire the sloping, close cropped lawns set with flower beds and shaded by tall, deep green clumps of banana trees''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
- es-------- COAL SUBSTITUTE

By Science Service.
 Wilkesbarre, Pa.-A coal substi- tute, made by coking a mixture of culm or waste anthracite coal and coal-tar pitch or other bitumens, was described by Donald Markle of Haz- elton, Pa, at the meeting of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers here.
 This new product, which has been named "anthracoal,' is said to be Superior to coke. Tests reported in- dicate that it is denser, harder. tougher and stronger than coke, and that when struck with a hammer or passed through crushing rolls, it breaks With an irregular fracture. similar to anthracite, but with very little fine material.
 "Anthracoal can be made in a coke oven upon the same large scale as bituminous coke and can be produced with little greater expense; there fore it should prove a tremendous factor in utilizing the anthracite culm now going to waste. Its com mercial development is the outcome of experiments, made in 1914 in the chemistry laboratory at Lehigh uni versity," said Mr. Markle. Tests made to duplicate, as far as possi- ble. actual commercial conditions in dicates that the process is practicable and the only difficulties encountered are of mechanical nature that can be remedied and that anthracoal has demonstrated, by tests and actual use. it's excellent qualities as do- mestio fuel Several carloads of an thraeoal were shipped to different re- tail dealers, who reported that the customers were satisfied with the product and had no difficulty Tn burning it. Also, anthracoal com manded the same price as the best anthracite, and the customers 10 whom it was sold asked for more.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

MOTOR SNOBS. By foolish talk
 We're often bored. I'd rather walk
 Than own a Ford I sometimes hear, And so do you, But greatly fear
 It isn't true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
Third in Efficiency

Alabama ranked sixteenth in the relative standing of the various states in the number of recruits furnished by each state during the past six months for service In the United States marine corps, accord ing to Sergt. Limuel F. Hill who Is in charge of the local recruiting sta tion of the marines, at 1929h Sec ond avenue.
 Alabama was third in the south ern states In the number of appli- cants who were successful in getting into the corps since the first of the year." said Sergeant Hill. and the majority of these applicants had seenkprior service in the army, navy and marine corps. The soldier of the sea is a refuge for the ex-serv- ice man, and many are now stationed in the parts of the world where Uncle Sam's right-hand men are guardians of American interests in those countries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Some Alfalfa


 Alfalfa is one of the best crops that can be grown in Alabama" said Edward O'Neal of Lauderdale, who grows it. MT. O'Neafs 20 acres of alfalfa in front of his house has be- come famous. Asked to tell the plain facts about it to a gathering of friends, he said;
 Well, 1t is a 2o-acre patch. l have made three cuttings from it this year, and have gotten three tons 10 the acre. The hay has sold for SPA per ton, which is s72 per acre for the hay.
 q fattened on this patch of alfalfa drove of hogs, which sold for s1,0OO I allow $500 of their value to the alfalfa, the rest to the com that they ate for hardening pur- poses, which leaves $500 that got out of the alfalfa in the way of hogs.
 T might incidentally add that have plowed under alfalfa sod, raised 36 bushels of wheat to the acre. Alfalfa pays in itself, and it pays as soil producer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16

A politician without patronage like cat without claws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16

Love never counts the cost-prob- ably because it seldom has the price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16

When woman discloses a secret is always with telling effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-16

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, post offica ca aecond-class matter under act oA Congress March s, 1879.
The New York herald., 1921-08-12
HOAGLAND FIGHTS SUIT
OF $I1,3O6 FOR GOWNS
But No Rift BetLDeen Him and
Wife Is Near, Say Lawyers.

John A. Hoagland. whose fortune came
from baking powder, knows many fancy
names for women's wearing apparel.
such as "I'll Say She Does" and Lucky
strike.' But in suit against him for
s11. .306.20 he disclaims all knowledge of
the gowns themselves as bought by his
wife. Mrs. Mary Matthews Hoagland,
from Frances & Co, Dressmakers. Inc
In an answer yesterday Mr.. Hoagland
says that on July 2G, 1918, he duly notl-
fled the plaintiffs predecessor. Frances
Inc, not 10 sell TO his wife any
more merchandise on his credit or
charged to his account On that date.
he asserts, Frances, Inc. agreed in
writing that II would not take such sales
to Mrs. Hoagland without his written
order or consent. lie declares he never
has given such an order regarding any
OF the hats, gowns suits and alterations
TO gowns mentioned.
According to Mr.. Hoaglands attor-
neys, Bergen & Prendergast, the answer
does not mean rift In the marital re-
iations OF the Hoaglands, but that Mr.
Hoagiand took the precaution to protect
himself against extravagan in arrang-
ing about his wife's purchases IN his
name. Before their marriage Mrs. Hoag-
land was a well known actress, "Bllllo
Allen"