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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
TRIBUTE TO Mr.. RYAN

II wish to pay my tribute to the late William
Ryan on the first anniversary of his death, -
said Charles Sumner. "He died November 8,
last. Birmingham lost a cultured gentleman
and one whose impress on the community was
far-reaching along all cultural lines.
81 know that many Birmingham citizens will
feel l do when they recall this elegant gen.
tleman and regret that he was not allowed to
longer exercise the beneficial influence of his
life and work"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
HIS ONLY FEAR

From Scraps.
Papa" she said, when you see COW amt
you afraid?"
''No, certainly not Evelyn"
afraid?"
"No; of course not"
when you see dog, amt you afraid?"
"Nop'-with emphasis.
when you see a humble bee, amt you
afraid?"
"Nop'-with scorn.
"Ain't you afraid when it thunderss"
"Now-with loud laughter. "Oh, you silly
child"
Para" ssid EvSSyn, solcmnly, "ain't you
afraid Of nothisS = - world but mammal"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
AID TO SUNDAY SCHOOLS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
May express my appreciation, both person
ally and in the name Of the Birmingham Sun
day School association, for the generous space
which you have given to news concerning the
School of Methods held at the Southside Bap-
fist church. We feel that you have rendered
a real service to the Sunday school cause by So
doing. -
Thanking you for the service thus rendered
I am, cordially yours, FREDA BOSE,
General Secretary,
Birmingham, November 8, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
HOLIDAY SHOPPING RATES

''The general passenger agent of the Frisco
seems to take favorable view of our request
for holiday shopping rates from December II
to g." said Charles E. Jones, secretary of the
Traffic Bureau. "The idea is new one, the
custom having been to apply special rates only
for Christmas Homecoming but believe spe-
cial rates during the week before Christmas
would create travel that would otherwise not
originate"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
INCREDIBLE CONFESSION"
MADE BY THEO LACY

Inc long-aWalted Lacy confession" has
been published. Any unprecedented, fair-minded
person who reads this extraordinary document,
which bellies its name in every sentence can
not but feel convinced that Lacy is not en-
titled to pardon. In only one instance has he
sought to undo the great wrong that was done
to the state of Alabama and to former Governor
O'Neal, whose reputation he tried to besmirch
by a cruel and unfounded accusation. He re-
tracts the charge he made that Mr.. o'Neal re-
ceved part of the money stolen from the states
convict funds.
The time for Lacy to have confessed was
when he first surrendered to the authorities
Had he done so most of the stolen money
might have been recovered and his guilty as
sociates could have been exposed and punished
Instead of that he waits until the statute of
limitations makes it impossible for the state to
take any action. Even now he does not tell the
whole story.
The money is gone. Nobody but Lacy seems
to know where it is gone, although he denies
that he knows. There is no offer to make res
titution, no effort to cooperate with the au-
thorities in getting at the truth in the most
notorious scandal in Alabama's history.
The old-fashioned crime wave has been sue
ceeded by "cycle of crime" Those of us
who have nothing to lose but our lives should
worry.
forger who borrowed a visitors pass and
strolled out of San Quentin penitentiary will
be heard from again. He's too smart to lead
honest life.
When New York papers began to jump on
Hylan with both feet, figuratvely speaking we
feared he would be reelected by a large ma
jority.
A manufacturer says it will soon be posi-
BILE to buy good pair of shoes for $3.50. That's
the most optimistic statement made in fort
night.
Will Hays says he will protect the last postal
card He needn't bother about the "Wish you
were here" kind, so far as we are concerned.
Getting down to brass tacks, would Japan be
willing to get along with two submarines and
battleship for parade purposes?
y y
A slight rally in the German mark is re-
ported. We understand oxygen is still being
used to keep the patient alive.
Speaking of deliberately unfriendly acts, dry
agents raided saloon belonging to police
officer at jefferson Junction, Wis.
When mail bandit looks into the cold
eyes of marine he may decide to adopt less
hazardous calling.
The French "Bluebeard" says he is innocent,
but he will probably admit that he's devil
among women"
The casualty list in Kentuckys election is
credtable to state that is VIGOROUSLY quick
on the trigger.
There's many heart throb in the Ford
Weeks drama entitled, "Disposing of Muscle
Shoals"
Buffalo elected beer candidate for mayor,
Some towns simply won't submit to the new
order.
As between the bloc system of legislation and
the steam roller there isn't much choice.
Thus far none of Americas noted visitors has
fallen victim to acute Indigestion.
Peggy gets pitiful $4,000 She may be
al - 20
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
"PROPAGANDISTSn

From The New Orleans Item.
1t is estimated that the petitions and memo
rails sent to the Senate and House asking that
the disarmament conference transact its BUSH
ness in the open have aggregate of 20,-
900 signatures. 1t will require much ar
gument to convince those sincerely DESTROYS of
world peace that the only reason for keeping
the doors closed is to wreck the chance of
agreements for peace.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
ALAS. TOO OFT

ALAS, TOO OFT
"oft in the Silly night"
When am reading Dickens,
Or Victor Hugo's stuff
That still my fancy quickens,
The Photographs begin
Their jazz tunes that confourd me
And l would like to build
Walls ten feet thick around me.
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
ENCOURAGING REPORT OF BARGE
LINE OPERATIONS

Operation of the Mississippi Warrior barge
lire from April to August saved shippers s175,-
900 on the transportation of 211,512 tons of
merchandise, according to the report of James
E. Smith, president of the Mississippi Valley
association.
While doing this the line set aside reserve
fund of S153,682 with which to retire the
government investment, and earned in addi-
ton $93,172. This is approximately per cent
on the governments investment of SO, 900 900
and demonstrates what the service can do when
business is nearer normal and the rivers are
patronized, as they will and should be.
Birmingham has secured many freight rate
adjustments since the Warrior river began to
figure in its claims to consideration by the car
riers 1t has proved itself OF intrinsic value
in saving freight charges and has drawn the
attention Of other carriers to the strategic po-
sition in which it has placed this district.
The Warrior end of the Mississippi Warrior
system has not yet earned net profit. That
has come out of the Mississippi end, where
terminals and familiarity with barge operations
already existed. 1t is quite important that
the Warrior also earn profit and this will be
done shippers increase their patronage
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
THE MAN WHO WON THE WAR

John Drinkwater, in The London Daily News.
Today let all PHILOSOPHERS be dumb,
And every ardour pause a moment thus,
To say of him, who back from death has come,
Gle died for u.s. -
Not lonely, though unnamed. Battalioned deep
With you are ghostly multitudes, who tell
Nothing, nor claim. Together to your sleep
Pass, and farewell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
ALABAMA MAKES GOOD START
IN COOPERATIVE MARKETING

According to a bulletin issued by the United
States census bureau the farmers of Alabama
have made a substantial beginning in the CO.
operative marketing of farm products and pur
chasing of supplies They sold $4,000 worth
of farm products and purchased $4,000 worth
of farm supplies comparatively.
Only 2,678 farms participated in the market
ing and only APP in purchasing, but the benefit
derived by them will give impetus to this move
ment.
Alabama made good record compared with
other southern states. With the organization
recently adopted, cooperative marketing will
do much to promote the agricultural advance
ment of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
THE HEIGHT OF DECEPTION

"Why were you not suspicious of that thief
who grabbed tray of diamonds and darted
out of the door?'
'He disarmed suspicion" said the ieweler.
''Yes?"
''He said he wanted to look at some engage
ment rings and the fellow acted the part so
well he actually stammered and turned red"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
PROFESSIONAL INTEREST

Nowadays all man has to do to attract at
tention is to make some kind of fool statement
and start an argument in the papers," re-
marked Mr.. Grumpson.
"Well," said Mr.. Dubwaite, Occasionally a
crank can get great deal of publicity by say
ing the world is flat or the moon is made of
green cheese, but sometimes it happens that the
only people who show any interest in him are
insanity experts"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
FITS THE ENVIRoNMENT

'Ts BIBLES good mixer?"
zone of the best I've ever seen, and it's re-
markable how quickly he has adapted himself to
the new style of hospitality"
''How's that"
''He's perfectly at home in cellar"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
M'KIBBoN PRAISES MAGIC CITY

II enjoying my stay in Birmingham
said w. j. McKibbon of Lewisburg Tenn. "In
fact, l am liking it so well that seriously
thinking of making it my home, at least for
a while. l find it very convenient to run up
to my farms from here, as the schedules are
good. l am just back from a visit to my home
place and glad to find that good stand
of wheat had come up, and that the pastures
were still in excellent condition Lewisburg
and Birmingham getting closely linked to
one another through cattle and dairy products
This is fine market for milk, cream and but
ter"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
THE COURT UNDERSTOOD

THE CUUKT UNDEKOIUUU
'You admit you were speeding?"
eyes, your honor"
"a frank confession goes long way in this
court. What excuse have you to offer for ex-
ceeding the speed limit"
"a man in little old rattletrap flivver drove
up behind me and bawled to me to get out of
the way and let somebody use the street who
could get more out of one cylinder than could
get out of six"
"Umphl do little motoring myself. I'll
let you off with the minimum fine this time"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
Brandon's Candidacy

Centreville Press: Editor Barrett of The
Birmingham Age-Herald, has come out in an
editorial, which we reproduce elsewhere, cali
ing on the people to nominate Judge Brandon
without opposition, and keep down friction and
strife and let the people get together. There
is really no opposition to Judge Brandon, but
among some would-be candidates, and in the
interest of party harmony, they should not get
in the race just as advertisement. The
newspapers throughout the state will take care
of the advertising part later on. This is Bran
don's time. The people are for him. They are
going to vote for him. They are going to elect
him.
Greensboro Waterman: The Birmingham
Age Herald has announced for Judge William
w. Brandon for the next governor of Ala
bama. And therein The Age-Herad has dis
played political sagacity. 1t will certainly be
on the winning side, matter who makes the
race against Judge Brandon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
SAFER GROUND

'Do you ever have arguments with Mrs.
Calder about extravaganza"
mo-" said Mr.. Calder, when start an ar
gument with Mrs. Calder prefer to discuss
the tariff, the atomic theory or relatively, so
can expose my ignorance and still stand good
chance to win the debate"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
SOMETHING TO DO

Like many other members of the Chamber
of Commerce., said c. S. Bissell, 81 am willing
to work for the chamber and the city, but we
do not know just where to begin and at what
TO put our hands. l think it would be fine
thing for the chamber management to think
up lot of work. reduce it to the concrete, and
then parcel out the jobs to the membership.
Then we would all be on our mettle and have
to make showing.
"There is plenty of work to do of many kinds.
l believe in anything that tends to make bet
ter community from better babies to better
business, but to get results there must be some
thing specific at which to aim; one thing at a
time and each desired attainment made the
particular duty of men chosen and allotted to
that duty"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
WORTHY or THE TITLE

ais this a genuine antique?"
eyes, ma am" said the veracious dealer. "a
queen has sat in that chair
"Ill take it."
"What queen were you talking about?" asked
the dealers assistant when the customer had
departed.
'T don't know her name, but she was in here
yesterday looking around and I'll tell the world
she was queen"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

SPEED THE DAY
The benefits of knowledge
Will be more clearly shown
When every little college
Has a stadium all its own.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-10
MISS ALMA RITTENBERRY PRAISED

Every often l think we go through life with
out giving due credit to many fine men and
women who are doing worthy work in some
direction, and among these is Miss Alma Rit-
tenberry" and Herman Beck. miss Ritten-
berry in her quiet, unobstructive way, is one
of the most loyal and valuable citizens of Biz
mngham; her writings for various magazines
are always a boost for Birmingham and she
has genuine talent with the pen. She never
asks anything for herself, but is happy in do
ing something for Birmingham and the people
of this city, which she loves. l think Miss
Rittenberrys name should be among the first
in The Hall of Fame if Birmingham had such
an institution
, 1921-12-01
Federation of
Presbyteridns
Meeting Topic

RICHMOND Va, Dec. /. Five
Presbyterian assemblies in the United
States will be represented by a com
mittee at a joint conference being held
here TO consider whether n scheme
of federation cannot be worked out
In which there viii be on surrender of
separate autonomy and ecclesiastical
control by the Individual assemblies.
The committees will also constitute
suggestion for defining the boundary
of each body.
, 1921-12-01

and satins and are shown IN the
dafntiest cnts OF the rainbow, which
one garment was vnri-hued after the
coIorfui crescent The trimmings arc
Of heavy or dainty embroideries
while some are edged with frfnses
which make such an attractive I'm
tsh to sleeve or overlap. The COM
btnations Of colors which are
Frenchie IN the blending OF wistaria
and blue and puppies and reds while
some OF the Csc or blue boudoir
wraps are embroidered in a mass OF
color TO give tho tightening touch.
Mrs Frant 10 expecting tho us
ual active Christmas trade and
many garments nave already been
put aside for the holiday.
Patrons OF the Kass.s store find Il
impossible TO pass the novelty case.
at the left of the entrance without
n second or third glance at the pref
ty novelties placed ther4 "Just the
thing for Christmnsf' they say, and
the shopper agrees with them First
Of all come the tortoise shell combs
set with br1iiiants. Every young
girl who Is Just putting her hair
upon e head. would covst such a
gift while every wuman who wears
her tresses piled In g French yofi
or twisted under In bodied effect
needs. as well as wants. some comb
set with briliiants to break tho too
severe line OF tho couture. Some
OF tho hair ornaments are shaped
into butterflies with brilliant set
wings. while others are tied in bows
and stm Others arc in more onven-
, 1921-12-01
italian
Negotiations to
Be Broken Off

CoNsTANTTNoPLE. Dec. 10y
The Associated Pressl-The Turko-
Italian negotiations have reached a
deadlock. the Italians refusing to re-
nounce their economic spheres and ac-
cept abolition OF the ca~pitulations. Fa-
vorable outcome OF the negotiations is
viewed here with much pessimism. as
Italy is not prepared to sacrifice her
rights as an example to France. The
British so far are keeping aloof.
Jewellery and watch repairing by ex-
pert workmen. All work guaranteed.
Casper Jewelry Mfg. Co, O--S Bldg.
3-6-tf
, 1921-12-01
LOAN COMPANY
CAPITAL TO Be
RAISED IN WYO.
Increase to 100000 to Be
Voted at Meeting Set for
December 80, Says
Cheyenne.

CHEYENNE. wSo.. Dec. 1.-The
Wyoming stoekmen's Loan company
the war finance corporation agency
for this state-wfu hold a meeting De
cember so for the purpose OF increas
ing its capital from 100000 TO 81 .o0o.-
600. The war finance corporation re-
quires that its state agencies shall
have a capital Of 800 for each 5000
loaned in a state. The increased capi-
tanzauon OF the Wyoming agency.
therefore. win Increase the borrowing
power OF Woming stookmen. from the
war Finance corporation. from $1,000
900 TO $4,000 900. II is estimated b a
at least 5000. O0o will be required TO
finance the Wyoming live stock In
terests.
, 1921-12-01
SEVEN ARE FINED FOR
VOLsTEAD VIOLATIONS

CHEYENNE. wyo.. Dec. 1.-Rave
Rosenthal, +. c. Cleveland. Nellie
Armstrong. Cecil Medeith. Spud Muir
ply. Tiny Thompson and Frank Ben.
ger. all OF Evanston and all charged
with violation OF the Volstead act.
were fined $3.50 each when Rrraigned
before Judge T. b. Kennedy in United
States district court here Tuesday.
All pleaded guilty. An eighth Evan
ston man. arrested on the same charge
al the same time. pleaded not guilty
and will stand trial.
, 1921-12-01

And by Icty OF Chrisrrnasy things
And true to fable. in spite OF the
winds. the torres areedoing q good
ly Christmas business. where those
who are shopping find both relief
from the gales. and pleasure I the
eyes in looking over me Christ
mas wares hat are bcinS arranged
50 temptingiy on the green and red
decorated counter
At the Midwest pharmacy OF the
Kimbali drug stores. Mr.. w. s.
Kimball. sr.. is making a speciality
OF his Christmas showing OF Picard
China ware. He says that the Pl-
card ware is as distinctive In China
goods as the Stclnway piano is In
musical Instruments He also tolls
hat the ware received this year is
much superior to tho work which
was put out during the a Is now
the most competent artists can give
their time 10 designing thu lovely
China piecNs. In both OF the KIM
ball stores a display OF the ware has
been placed in the windows and the
charming articles for buffet and
table attract the taste OF tho most
particular, The chocolate sets. the
tea sets, the salt and pepper sets
all mako a gorgeous appearance In
addition to the large. small and
medium sized bowls. the vases"
pitchers OF all shapes and sizes and
the mayonnaise. jelly and bon bon
dishes. Some OF the ware Is solid
in gold work while others are re
lieved with enameled design OF pea
cocks. birds. fruits and flowers.
The coiors used in the art work are
lovely in hue and blend well with
the gold background. The variety
Of pieces make 1t possible for the
Eze pocket book OF most every
shopper and the delight OF rece.v-
Ing such a gift is certain
At the Frdntz shop. the New York
buyer. Mrs. Frantz. has especially
arranged for the shopper an assert.
ment Of negligee and boudoir wear
which are well suited to bring out
the blond. titan. or brunette beauty
Of ar intimate friend or relative.
Some of the negligee n designed
In the popular trousered models.
while others tako after the pretty
Japanese style or + n quaint re-
Election from China-iand. The gar.
ments are mada in the best OF silks
, 1921-12-01

beaded bolts all add TO the bew1lder-
ment OF the shopper. The little
japanese sewing sets would plsase
the little giri In grammar school a.
well as be an aid TO the housewife
who Is forever hunting for . media
A good many Of the Christmas shop
ping problems may be solved right
IN this M location As novelties
and unusual gifts always prove =
Atzacton to the Mrs and Miss
Santa Claus.
, 1921-12-01

To Open Office
In Vienna,C Claim

CHICAGO, Dec 1. - Decision TO
open an American prohibition office
in Vienna vas announced here
by the Prohibition foundation. whose
aim will be to combat wet propa'
ganda about the prohibition situation
in the United States.
1.-THE Vienna offices will also serve
as a distributing point for literature
for total abstinence and as a propa-
ganda center for prohibition legisla-
tion.' said C. D.. Harger Of Pitts.
burgh. secretary Of the foundation.
, 1921-12-01
STORES REAL haven FOR XMAS
SHOPPER DURING HEAVY GALES

The wind doth blow
And we ehail have snow
And what viii the shopper do then7
Just 50 Into the stores
And look a their wares
And by lcty OF Chrisrfnasy things.
, 1921-12-01
INVITATION TO ALL

Y Our bank extends to every man, woman and child in
our city and community, a cordial invitation to come
in and join our new CHRISTMAS CLUB.
This is the most popular plan ever devised for hav-
ing money next Christmas and enables those of small
means, those in moderate circumstances and also bust
ness men 70 lay aside money by SYSTEMATIC deposits
each week.
TOT join is easy-no cost, no dues, no red tape. Look
at the tables below and select the club you wish to
JOIN, lie, &C. SC, 10c, 25c, SOC, 81, So, SIS, $40, $50 or
more and come into our bank with the first deposit.
We will enroll you as a member Of the club and give
you a pass book showing the money deposited.
That is all there is to it.
, 1921-12-01
Film Cutters to
Try for $4,000
Bonus on Trip

CHEYENNE. wyo, Dec Ia
corps OF expert film cutters will pass
through Cheyenne Thursday morning,
en- out from Los Angeles to New
York in a special "A equipped for
the purpose OF film cutting. connect
ing and projecting. and during the
ss-continental trip Will work fever
ishly in an effort to win a bonus OF
$40. coo which n been offered II the
film drama or which they are working
cFoolish wives') is ready for projec-
ton when they reach the Atlantic
metropolis. At least that's what the
press agent for the picture asserts.
, 1921-12-01
SENATOR WARREN TOO
BUSY FOR HOLIDAYS

CHEYENNE. wyo,. Dec. Limited
States Senator Francis f. Warren
will be SO engaged by committee duties
that he will be unable &c return to
Cheyenne for the Christmas holidays.
but expects to visit Wyoming soon
after Christmas.
, 1921-12-01
Mrs. Gould Gets
Counsel Fees

NEW YORK. Dec. Mrs. Edith
Kelly Gould won the first step
in the legal proceedings against
Frank J. Gould in this country as a
result of the divorce he obtained
against her IN France about a year
ago.
Supreme Court Justice Guy signed
an order granting her 5000 counsel
fees.
Justice Guy said hat the question
was of so novel a character that he
would grant a reasonable allowance
for purposes Of appeal.
, 1921-12-01
Post Officers
To Be Guests at
Cheyenne Fete

CHEYENNE. wyo.. Dec. I.-Briga-
der Genera Sage. commanding Fort
d. A. Russell. and 1875 other commits
stoned officers stationed at the post.
will be guests of the Cheyenne cham
Der Of at a smoker next
Thursday evening.
, 1921-12-01

tighten the dark shelied combs are
In bright blue. yellow. green. white
Rhinestones or n reddish shade. In
addition to tho combs the bags in
duvetyn or leather. tho metal bag
tops. the mesh purses. and the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-09

They shell out double. Feed Cerealia-
keep record OF your eggs. Compare
with other feeds same period. Let the
facts talk for themselves. Sold Ia 100
pound bags at your dealers, or
BRAUER & HASTEN. DISTRIBUTORS,
l20S T.. Cary Street.