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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
Champ Clark Might Have Been
 President of United States

N7EXT to Uncle Joe" Cannon. N NJ Champ Clark was perhaps the most picturesque figure in Congress. Both served as speaker of the House, and the great popularity of Uncle Joe" was probably equaled by that of the Missourian, who made many warm friends, as well as some bitter enc mics, during long and eventful pub lie career which lasted more than a quarter of century.
 Champ Clark was typical of the old school of American statesmen. The charge has been made that he was more of politician than states man, but the esteem he enjoyed in Missouri, and throughout the nation, was earned by substantial services to his country. His career in Con- gress was one of distinction, marked by ability above the ordinary and an influence over his colleagues which was considerable. Personally he was democratic and approachable.
 The vagaries of American politics were strikingly illustrated in the ca reer of MT. Clark. He belongs in that category of noted Americans who saw the presidency within their grasp but had the prize snatched away from them at the last moment. There can be no doubt that MT. Clark was imbittered by his failure to re- ceive the expected nomination in the democratis national convention at Baltimore which nominated Woodrow Wilson. Had he been nominated he would have been elected. MT. Bryan was responsible for the Missourian's defeat and the result was breach between the two men that was never fully healed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
surnrine of Their Lives.

RAAbC OA AhCAE bANCS@
 Few men have been more surprised in being set task than the members of the committee chosen to secure in- formation about the recent coal strike" said Capt. William T. sheehan. editor of the Montgomery Advertiser yesterday.
 MT. Durr, MT. Hobby, MT. Black and r.yself were present in Auburn at the inauguration of Dr. DowelL During the ceremony someone said the coal strike was over and the governor in tended choosing an advisory commit tee, making the announcement shortly before he hurriedly left the college celebration for Montgomery.
 Tt is odd that tho members of the committee and Mir. Black were seated together at Auburn. When we Iearo of the possible formation of the com mittee, We each voiced the conviction that it would be difficult and try ing experience for anyone and ex- pressed sympathy for those who m;sn' be chosen.
 Next day we were called to the governors office and told it was Gov ernor kilby's desire that we serve.
 Quotes Judge Evans
 The January Harvard Law Re view carries very interesting article on Damages for Fright by Archibald II. Throckmorton of Western Reserve university" said Robert c. Redus.
 The article is noteworthy as 1t brings within it's compass the leading cases on the subject. It was most gratifying to me as a member of the Birmingham bar to see how frequently the author referred to case decided by Judge Richard Evans, which ap- pears in the Alabama reports in Ala Dama Fuel x Iron Co. versus Baladoni
 It IS always a matter for pride when the cases decided in our courts are cited by lawyers and authors in other states, and particularly is it so when the judge happens to be fellow townsman.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03


 When I took my knife to cut their hempen bonds. the heads of the family sen;ed to divine my friendly interest. Sud- denly ceasing their cries and thyeats, they perched quietly within reach of my hand and watched me in my work or manumssion. This, owing to the fiut- tering terror of the prisoners, was an ar- fair of. some delicacy; but ere iWg 1 was rewarded by seing ono of them fly away to a neighboring tree. while the cripple, making a parachute of his wings, came lightly to the ground and horped off as we'll as he could upon one leg, obsequiously waited upon by his elders A week later I had the satis- faction of meeting him in the pine waik in good spirits. and already so far re- covered as to be able to balance himself with the lame foot"
 l close with this interesting story about Luthers robin:
 T have one preacher that love bet ter than any other on earth; it is my little tame robin, who breaches to me daily. I put his crumbs upon my window sill especially at night. He hops onto the window sill when he wants his sup ply, and takes as much as he, desires for his need. From thence he always hops to a lttle tree, near by. and lifts his voice to God and sings his carol of praise and gratitude tucks his littia-head ] under his wing. and goes fast to sleep. and leaves tonowow to look ai.sr itself. He is the best preacher that have on earth"
 thought possibly these stories of the great reformer and the great American might awaken tenderer interest in the visitation 'of the robins, and save them from needless slaughter. not because of the penalties of the law. but from sent:- msnt.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
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The Washington times., 1921-01-22
Birds Nest
Soup.

The Chinese consider birds nest
soup great deiicacy, though we Of
the Western world cannot regard
IL in that light.
Old books of travel represent the
Asiatics as putting the nests into
soups and stews. This is entirely
erroneous. The birds which make
these nests use, among other ma
tcrlals, long strands of a tough,
whitish scaweed, the strands form
ing the outer shell or basket of the
nest, and by their sickness assist
in securing II to the rock.
BY the time the birds nave emf
grated, these bits OF senweed arc
washed clean by rains and are dried
in the sun. Then is when they are
extracted by Chinese gntherers and
made into parcels for sale.
They form strips about eight
inches long, somewhat OF the APP
pearance OF Iceland moss, light,
shiny, translucent, and OF no posi-
'lve taste.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
Speaking of
Us

Whenever the highbrows want to
blow off steam-which is frequently
they start out by saying uncom-
plimentary things about the middle
class. Only they don't call 1t the
middle class. they call IL the bour-
geoisie.
Now, since the middle class in
cludes most Of us, it might be well
TO define Il. On that point, we
should say that the middle class
consists of everybody except those
persons who can pronounce "bour-
geoisie" well enough to get away
with Il.
Here are some of the marks Of
Identification by which you can
tell a member of the middle class:
He doesn't wear spats.
He says afternoon-not "awfter-
noon"
He doesn't regard suspenders as
a disgrace.
He doesn't take much stock in
mopoErammed cigarettes.
He still dfinks--if possible.
He never parts his hair in the
middle. nor his name on the side.
lie doesn't think kids have as
much fun now as when he was a
boy.
He believes in colleges, but he
has never been caught sitting up
until . a. m, chatting with a col
lcge professor.
He does not play the harp.
He doesn't feel at homo in a de-
pattment store.
He has only q vague idea Of the
difference between chlncilla and
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
To Save His
Hair

He lives on Long Island and Is a
window cleaner. Winter. summer,
rain or shine, he never wears a
hat. For several years he has been
a source of interest to commuters,
who see him occasionally.
Answering question the other
day he said:
MEN wear hats because of con-
vention. / don't believe in II. We
were never intended to cover our
heads. 1t isn't a fad with me. but
no doubt many persons think i am
crazy. My hair started to get thin
some years ago, so / decided to give
IL tho fresh air cure. / threw
away my hat and since then have
gone bareheaded. Look at my hair
nowi MOREOVER, it's more health
full. never have cold. and l
attribute this to my going about
without a hat. Rainy weather
doesn't bother me. My hair is like
the feathers on q duck-'t runs OF.
IL more persons went bareheaded
tt-~n ~-o..'i 80 fo-- halduess."
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

, There are folks like that, oBut
you and j. not being among Dem,
have 10 be extra kind when we
come across those who weren't
blessed with steady hand and
steady head too. Guess you kinda
keep that In mind. don't you,
Amer" said Lane SO quickly that
II was more a statement than a
question
you do"
ALL RESTRAINT GONE.
Lane laughed. Here in the dusk
OF the wide outdoors all restraint
between us was gone. We seemed
to be on a footing of honesty
which made our talk In the living
room paitry by contrast.
I'm glad this extra visit Just
happened to u.s." said Lane sim
ply. Il want to say something
over and better than l did back
there in the house. appreciate
you, Princess Anne. know you
stood by my poor little girl the
best you knew how, the best any
woman could. and In spite of,the
way l have to act--I get youS My
poor. little girl! Well--no bones
dIc oTohcH' anu size IL get wen In
the country. The old home will
heal her" @
"Yes." said. wondering why
Lane, the abrupt was going over
this again.
You may never see me again
unless you have to send for me.
and j needn't explain why 1 hope
you may never have to mail that
old gold-piece l gave you for a
keepsake" ...'
II understand" said. but
there's something l have to tell
you. Jim's detained in town by
business SO important that A he
can't leave 1t. He wants yo& to
understand that If he could get
away for any one it would be for
you"
A shadow swept over Lanes face.
Even in the dim dusk could see, it.
But when he spoke 1t was without
sign OF annoyance.
That's all right. ! understand.
Friends don't have to see each to
know how they feel. My motto is.
Once a friend. always friend. /
never go back on any one / ever
cared about"
I'm sure of that" / replied
, knowing Lane had meant he never
went back on any one-friend or
wife.
Then in q fash, Lane caught me
in his arms and kissed me full on
the lips. AS his arms went around
me and l realized what l meant to
do. all power to think or move left
me. And when he released mo
stood in the same queer helpless
ness waiting until / couldn't bear
his plunging tread any longer.
After a moment l heard the clang
of the house door.
To he Continued.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

and children. Such girls don't de-
serve a home much less a husband.
With them marriage can never
be a success. Selfishness and mar
ried life won't mix.
l have been married for years,
and have two boys. Have always
been my own maid-except when
boys were small-not from neces-
sity but choice.
My husbands salary Is about
$4,000 a year now, and l can have
a maid or anything else | want. but
prefer to do myself rather than
bother with the Inefficient help
we have now. / have an electric
washer and ironer, and don't find
any Of my work difficult because l
don't make 1t so. l am not maid
for the family, but a wife and
mother and find time to attend to
all my husbands clerical work,
which is quite a lot. To us mar
riage Is a success, and we are near
er and deaIer to each other than
the day we married. Think II over
girls. LILLIAN G..
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
THERE NEVER WAS AND
NEVER WILL BE A BOSS.

When we were married six years
ago. my husband was making $12
week and had nothing saved up. L
was not at work, nor did / know
anything about housekeeping, but
was willing to learn and to do any
thing I could to help hubby along.
1t was my greatest desire to be
real wife and good housekeeper. l
succeeded. Hubby's salary has
steadily increased, although still
small, and We are getting along
wonderfully. We are now paying
for our own home and have two fine.
healthy. prize winning boys.
am always busy, but Thoroughly
enjoy it, as / am working for those
I love very dearly. l have seven
large rooms. which are always clean
and well busted. l serve three
meals a day, make every piece of
clothing worn by myself and chill
dren, and am at present doing the
washing and ironing for hubby, self
and children, and never think of
maid q wouldn't want one), and 1
still have time to take the children
out for a walk every afternoon that
the weather permits.
/ am much healthier than when 1
sat around doing nothing and have
also gained in looks. Hubby Is just
as good and loving to me as he was
the day we were married, X not
more so. He says 1 still am and
always will be his sweetheart, and
/ am sure he means it. He is al
ways bringing me candy or some
thing that like, and is always get
ting or doing something to make my
work easier, and helps me a great
deal when he is home. There never
has been and never will be any boss
in our house. We do as we please
and get along all the better for 1t,
and are dearly in love with each
other and our children. We enjoy
each others company more than
anything else and find more pleas
ure at home in the evenings with
our books and music and our chill
dren than we would gadding the
streets, seeking excitement Any
woman who does not want children
or is too lazy to care for them or
her home has no business getting
married. MARIE.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
zH The Washington Times Magazine Page |Ya1
For Better
Babies
By DR.. Wm: A. McKeevrr

By DIR. VIM. A. McKeever
1t was oliver Wendell Holmes
who said that ones education
should begin 200 years before he Is
born. But since we do not as yet
have a course which can be made
TO reach back so far | am advpcat-
ing that training begin on the day
OF birth. That 10. training OF the
child rather than Of the parents.
There has just been brought to
me the remarkable case OF a three
months baby which sleeps only
eight hours per day. This child Is
very fat--people who sleep too lit
tie Invariably eat too 'much-ls very
nervous. and Is dull and stupid
mentally.
AS a matter OF fact this spoiled
infant IL training his parents and
not the converse. He has them on
the Jump. They are afraid to let
him cry, believing that he might
break in two or somehow blow up.
So. at the first squswk. they grab
him up from the crib and tiggle
him up and down With abcut the
speed OF an electric trip hammer.
This shaking. rocking and pat
ting procedure is continued until
tHt tHl1u
falls into a nervous cat lGp.
First, N practicable. call in a
trained baby nurse for a week.
Turn the little ose over completely
TO her care and withdraw from the
sound of it's voice. Come to the
nursery only when called by her.
This wretched child needs two or
three things quick and a sensible
nurse will provide them: Fasting.
crying, sleep. Mark you. | am pre-
scribing here only as a health doc
tor, but particularly as a mind doc
tor. The mistrested child, If the
wrong is long continued. must suf-
fer permanent injury to mind.
morals and spiritual well being.
Let the baby cry loud once per
day or more and thus get his physi-
cal exercise: feed moderately and
by the clock rather than by the
cry; discontinue the juggling, quit
your own nervous fears with
thoughts of assurance; treat tho
child normally as to air and
breathing; thus enforce a regular
programme into his character; and
finally he will tend to develop into
a smart. well-poised young speci-
men Of good breeding"
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
Bench Show
FOrHusbands

A bench show" for for husbands
will be the first social event on the
January calendar for Portland,
Ore, elite. 1t is to be given at the
home Of Mrs. George T. Gerlinger,
one of Portland's society leaders.
The husband will take the place
OF the pet Pomeranian or the prize
Persian or the Chinese Dahlia, and
the best exhibits will receive a blue
ribbon and cups.
The exhibitors will be Portland's
social leaders OF the feminine
persuasion. Such entries as can
show satisfactory records for hav-
ing spent several evenings at home
during 1920 will be given honorable
mention. Those who didn't com
plain at the Christmas bills will be
duly honored. 1t is hoped to find
prize husband In Portland.
Wives will lead their entries into
the arena of Mrs. Gerlinger's salon.
The rules do not include pedigree In
order to qualify the entry for the
thoroughbred class. II is under
stood. however. that physical per
fection II to be a strong point.
Bald headed husbands will be
graded down a point or two. The
size OF the feet, waist-line, and ears
IL to be taken into consideration.
Ability to carry on n pleasant con-
versation with ones wife after i
a. m. and hard day at the, office
Is high among the requisites for the
blue ribbons.
Exhibitors were told that they
must drag their entries and prizes
home with thr,s, -ss ~. Hs. 's.ras.-
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
Practice Is
Dangerous

LONDON, Jan. 22.-Physiclans,
publicists and other prominent
men. including editors OF the most
prominent publications in the
country are waging a determined
war against psyche analysis, Bri-
tain's latest Importation from Ger
many, which they term "ths most
insIdious enemy the British nation
has had to face In years"
At present there Ia, no legal re-
striction against psyche analysis In
England. Anybody can set. up as a
psychic analyst simply by putting q
plate on his door. There are in
London today at least six mon who
charge large fees for their services
in prescribing the new mental gug-
gestion treatment for nervous or
imaginary disorders. One of these
men, IL Ia asserted, was few years
ago a dry goods clerk in the United
States. ..|.
Tho practice OF psyche analysis
by charalatans is a great danger
especially to impressionable young
women, a prominent physician told
Universal Service. ''The danger
may be indicated by a concrete case
which has been brought to my ut
tention. A girl' consulted one OF
these so-called doctors She was
OF ner' GUS and highly airing ais
position and was worried abpJt scr
tain pc: fectly natural mantfosta-
tions. Instead OF getting better as
a result OF psychic analysis, she be-
came worse.
I'm hundreds Of cases these
fraudulent men put ideas into
young peoples hears which would
otherwise never get there, excite
morbid thoughts, and awaken de-
sire OF an abnormal character.
Literally 'pcycho-analysis
means analysis of the mind. IL Is
a new term, which Is being increas-
ingly used, and II implies the in
vestigation of mental processes car
ricd on In the light of certain
theories mainly associated with the
names OF two Germcn prof.ssor,S>
Frerf a"F
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

Astksr sf sasieAsrd Csrvei.v 'Srhe
Crisis" ssa s.sny other Novels
of World wide Popularity.
''The I.siAe OF the CUp.y published
seriaiiy here By pernaissies Of the
Nacsnitlsa Company, and made late
n phosopisy By Csssaopeiitan Pro-
dset.oas, In released as q Para
~ssst-ArtcrsfS picture.
SSHVy HAT / learned in college
w OF science and history
and philosophy merely
confirmed me In my agnosticism.
As a complete system for the max
ing of atheists and materialists,
i recommend the education which
received. Ii there is any man here
I who believes religion to be an es-
ssential factor in life, ] ask him to
think OF his children or grandchild-
rem before he con,es forward to the
support of Mr.. Constable.
''In all that sermon which he
preached last Sunday. Mr.. Holder.
for the first time in my life, made
Christianity intelligible to me. l
want him to know 1t. And there are
other men and women in that con-
gregation who feel as / do. Gen
tlemen, there is nothing would not
give to have had Christianity put
before me in that simple and inspir-
ing way when i was a boy.
G A DIRECT ATTACK.
"And In my opinion st. Johns is
more fortunate today than 1t ever
has been In It's existence. Mr.. Hod-
der should have an unanimous testi-
monial of appreciation from his YES
try for his courage. And IL the vote
requesting him to resign prevails.
venture to predict that there Is
not a man on his vestry who will
not live to regret it,
Phil Goodrich glared at Eldon
Parr. who remained unmOved.
Permit me to add" he said.
"that this controversy. in other re-
spects than doctrine, is more bene-
the twentiety century, when this
church and other denominations are
passing resolutions in their ma
tional conventions with view to
unity and freedom OF belief"
Mr.. Langmaid, Mr.. Plimpton. and
Mr.. Constable sat still. Mr.. Fergu-
son made no move. 1t was Gordon
Atterbury who rushed into the
hreech and proved that the eXtrcm-
lists are allies of doubtful value.
He had, apparently. not been idle
since Sunday. and was armed cap
a pie with the timeworn arguments
that need not be set down. All Of
which went to show that Mr.. Good
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
Clothes for
Small Son
By Rita Stuyvesant.

SOcNy NSScAACe
- OR the very young man Of the
r family there are some cum
ming little suits that are sure
to please both the youngster and
his mother. But these smart suits
in trying to be attractive do not
forget how to be boyish, which per-
haps is the secret Of their charm.
Brown corduroy is listed among
the materials that will stand the
hard play for a boy Of six. A two
piece Norfolk suit. consisting of
scant eloomer trousers and a
jacket, belted, makes a practical
suit for a youngster. Navy cordu-
roy is also good for this model, and
may be worn by boys up to four
teen.
Heavy wool checks are smart for
ten, and will give good service as a
school suit. Many of these suits are
and show an inverted pleat in the
back. Belts mark almost all juve-
nile suits. Buster Brown collars
with black bow tie win add much to
a boys appearance IL worn with a
checked suit.
For school days suits OF oxford
cloth will be found useful, and there
are many mixed materials, too, that
wear well. Many of the mems
clothing shops are featuring special
departments for boys clothing,
made from the short lengths of ex-
cellent fabrics. The workmanship,
too. is of the very finest on these
junior suits, and some splendid
values may be obtained at mod
crate price.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22

. or as much on your own sex, as the
male.
But l excuse you because blondes
haze a weakness for leaning upon
the male OF the species, and they
cannot be taught---the result
misery-not sunshine.
Another thing love and tender
ness you will not find habitual to
the male.
He soon tires of a woman who al
ways must have love and tender
ness. He wants a pal--a woman to
understand when he is off his guard.
with the love and tenderness.
So after all the other fellow was
right, blondes are selfish.
They can't understand why they
don't last as long with the men as
the darker types. Blondes, you don't
teach your men. You just love to
play at hide and seek, even in
womanhood, while with a man its
When a child. I speak as a child,
when a man / put away the things
of a child"
Blondes are more or less children.
Will they ever understand men?
r. G.
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
DON'T MAKE
HIM JEALOUS.

There Is but one answer to give
to Hope" and that is she is all
wrong to try to run away from true
love-
When a man Is Jealous OF his
wife or sweetheart he cares and
loves from his heart and can't help
but let her know 1t.
don't think he could be insanely
Jealous without some cause
think Hope" is in love. but not
with the man who loves her best
OF all and shows II to her by his
jealous ways
Remember IL has been said
ACTIONS speak louder than words,
so try not make hubby jealous, and
you will be more than happy.
p J.,
The Washington times., 1921-01-22
sELFIsHNNEss AND MAR
RIAGE WON'T MIX.

AS for the much-talked Of maid
because the woman's husband hap
pened to make $400 per month is
ridiculous. 1t is bad enough that
girl, with all the modern con-
veniences we have these days can't
do the little work required for her
self and husband. A girl that don't
know how TO keep house. nor does
not want to, has no right to get
married.
Too many of the girls these days
want to paint powder, and dress
(or undress) for the admiration of
the + street crowd, rather than
make a home for their husbands