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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
PLENTY OF SPORT WHERE THERE
 IS SPORTSMANSHIP

The announcement of the early distribution of half million fish in the creeks and rivers of Jefferson county is simultaneous with one to the effect that the state game commissioner has issued instructions to the local warden to strictly enforce the game laws.
 The fish have been secured by the Jefferson County Fishermens and Hunting club, through the good offices of Senator Underwood, and will be widely distributed. Bream, perch, and bass will soon be abundant and afford fine sport if the man who fishes with dynamite is sup pressed.
 In states as old as Pennsylvania and in other eastern states where one might least expect a survival of game, deer have multiplied and even bears have reappeared since laws have shut out the pot-hunter and reduced the killing of game to sporting proposition. There will be plenty of game in the woods and in the streams if catching and killing are confined to the sportsman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
KNOW BIRMINGHAM

"The class in Know Birmingham,' which is being conducted under the auspices of the Bir- mingham Business and Professional Women's club, is proving most popular" said Miss Perna Robinson. Most of us don't really know our city and this class is making some most in- teresting observations and explorations.
 Through visit to the power plant of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power com pany, members of the class learned how cleo tric power is distributed in Birmingham The class is indebted to w. E. Coxe for his clear and concise explanation of the matters in- volved.
 "We also visited the exchange of the South ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company which was most interesting, as well as in- structive, and will surely result in greater pa- tience among the members hereafter when the line is reported busy Several of the young lady employees returned to the exchange that night to act as guides and instructors for our class and we appreciate their kindness very much The visit to the exchange gave us bet ter knowledge of how the mammoth job of handling the thousands of telephones in this city is performed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT
M FEN, WO M EN
 A N D T H IN c s

will is in many respects the simplest of legal documents and the easiest to draw for the average man or ordinary estate, and yet hav- ing said this, the courts kept busy grind ing to settle contests among the egatees.
 few lines scribbled on piece of wrapping paper may be as effective to pass even an estate of millions as will written with elab- crate care, provided that the signing and the witnessing of the will has been properly ear ried out.
 The modern rule of the interpretation of wills is to search for the intention of the testator and to follow that, however expressed The safe way is to consult expert advice, but one who wishes to dispense with it in drafting his own will should write out its provisions clear ly, or there is chance for trouble in constru- ing it.
 The essentials of proper will is that the testator is of sound mind, legal age, not sub ject to undue influence, a clear statement of the object of ones bounty, the appointment of the executor, power of sale, the signature of the testator in the presence of witnesses, pub lication of the will, and attestation by the wit nesses in the presence of the testator
 While scrap of paper may stand the test, it is well to bear in mind that will of any length should be numbered by paragraphs, both 70 render substitution and elimination of sheets a little more difficult and to facilitate refer ences to the various provisions. A little care should also be used to see that the signature and attestaton by the witnesses does not come at the beginning of new sheet, because this would make much easier the opportunity for forgery and substitution of pages.
 It is permissible and is often done to make joint wills, as in the case of husband and wife, it seems convenient for them to execute their wills jointly, as where each leaves his property to the other. Such will is legal but it is much wiser to have two separate wills properly exc cuted. There are other reasons and safeguards which should be thrown around the making of joint wills. One executing joint will has the right at any time to revoke his own portion of it.
 A photographic will is one without witnesses, written wholly in the handwriting of the tes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16

tator and is valid in certain states The tes- tator cannot use a printed form, even though the parts written by him make perfect will without the printed matter Furthermore it cannot be typewriter, and it cannot incorpo- rate in it by reference any document not ;n the handwriting of the testator
 The only kind of will which may ever be verbal is what is known as a "nuncupative will, ,' which is gift of property, to be effect> i've on death, made by one in the military serv- ice or by sailors at sea, covering personal prop erty only made, in some states, by persons at the point of death Such will is made by the testator declaring certain words to be his will and calling on those present to bear witness to it. These directions should be com mitted to writing in the form of will within six days of the oral statement and signed by the witnesses. It is needless to say that num- cupative wills should be avoided when a writ ten will can be possibly executed.
 These facts about the different kinds of wills are set out in order to bring the subject to the attention of those who have been negligent in making their wills. What has been written is most elementary and simply opens subject of wide importance. A former article said the sensible thing is to either advise with your law yer or consult some trust company making a speciality of handling estates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
PROPERTY OWNERS SLOW

"Never before in the four years that have been connected with the tax assessors office have property owners been as slow to assess their property as they have this year." said Roy Dillon, Jefferson county tax assessor. "Many of them are under the impression that It is necessary for them to pay their taxes at the time they assess but this is not the case and the delay in assessing the property now will result in rush the last few days of December. Assessment becomes delinquent January 1, and unless some speed is shown many people will be forced to stand in line and wait their turn when they could attend to the matter any day without causing any confusion or delay to any one."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
CONFERENCE PRAISED

"Of all the conferences of the North Ala bama Methodist Episcopal church I've attended, l earnestly believe the present one is the most successful, viewed from all angles" said Dr. R. F. Lovelady, chairman of the entertainment committee of the fifty-second annual confer ence of the Methodist church. "All delegates met with the purpose of completing the years business of the Methodist church, and this was done with remarkable quickness, and was thor oughly harmonious throughout.
 "isting delegates to the convention were well entertained by the people of Birmingham in whose homes they were taken during the six days spent in the city, and every one of the visitors seemed to enjoy this hospitality inn mensely and will no doubt long remember the courtesies extended them.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
WHY APPROPRIATENESS ALLIANCE
 MAY NOT BE RENEWED

The nationalist press of Germany, laboring under the Teutonic impression that fair deal ing and sincerity among nations are impossi- ble sneers at the disarmament conference, This attitude is not surprising. With degree of bitterness which cannot easily be fathomed, proceedings and is in the position of dis gruntled spectator looking on, who is powerless to interfere.
 There is one paragraph, however, published modcum of truth. This paper says, Whether England wishes or not, her Japan-hating do- minions will force her to go with the United States. These domnons are bigger trump card in the hand of Secretary Hughes than the billion pounds of war debt England owes"
 One rather plausible explanation of the req sons which prompted President Harding to call the conference together for the limitation of believed to be lukewarm toward the whole af- fair, is that it offered way out for England who did not want to renew the Anglo-Japanese alliance and was unwilling to offend Japan by direct refusal.
 Whether this is a true explanation or not, and whether the driving force originated in America or England, the conference marks tremendous forward step in the progress of humanity and, from present indications, it will be success for the reason that the pressure of public sentiment everywhere in the world demands the limitation of ornaments. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
MORE VOTING BOXES

"As result of the redistricting of Jeffer- county, there will be approximately 90 ad- ditional voting boxes in the county" said M. E. Morris, chairman of the county board of regis trars. "Of this number Birmingham will get 45 which with the 54 already established in the city will make a total of 99 voting places in Greater Birmingham and the remaining 45 of the new boxes to be established will be in the county districts. The redistricting of Jeffer- son county was made necessary by the enfran- chisement of the women, the law providing that no more than 300 ballots shall be placed in one box and all new boxes will be established in time for the state and county primary which will be held in August"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
CELESTIAL PHENOMENON

"An unusual juxtaposition of the planets will take place this week." said c. B. Rencher, Bir- mingham's well posted astronomist. Mercury is about to appear directly west of the sun in the early mornings. When that occurs Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Mars and Mercury will be punched together in the eastern sky.
 ''It will be many, many years before these five planets again show in such close proximity. It is very interesting phenomena, but one must rise very early in the morning to witness it, because the planets will not be visible until an hour or so before dawn"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
QUICK RESPONSE TO THE
RED CROSS APPEAL

Red Cross memberships were renewed for the asking Monday at the opening of the fifth annual membership roll call. The white and red buttons were soon displayed in hundreds of coat lapels. The Red Cross has made good so often and so continuously that men and women contribute matter of common sense and justice.
 The Red Cross ministers to soldiers now as it did during the war. The ex-service men are the wards of the government, which does much for them, but the Red Cross supplements that work in ways that the government could not reach. In every community the Red Cross is on the ground and in touch with the specific need and, therefore, in a position to render service promptly and with circumspection.
 Americans will give to any cause that they know is worthy. The Red Cross has proved itself. That is why the little buttons are go- ing rapidly in this typically American city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
eAmIb1MMaAooteH
KINGS ARE BUT MORTAL

 From King Richard II. For Gods sake, let us sit upon the ground, And tell sad stories of the death of kings; How some have been depos'd, some slain in
 war Some haunted by the ghosts they have depos'd, Some poisoned by their wives some sleeping
 killd All murder'd; for within the hollow crown That rounds the mortal temples of king, Keeps Death his court, and there the antic sits, Scoffing his state,, and grinning at his pomp. Allowing him breath, little scene, To monarchize, he fear'd and kilkwith looks, Infusing him with self and vain conceit. As if his flesh, which walls about life, Were brass impregnable; and humord thus. Comes at the last, and with little pain Bores through his castle wall, and farewell
 king!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
CHILDREN LOVE WADING

"One reason why I want Green Springs park brought to the people is on account of the children" said Frank Stevens. Every Sunday last summer I saw dozens of little ones wadng in the stream flowing from springs on the property and they had mighty good time. thought how many thousands of children would be happy in the hot summer months if there was real wading pool there and few other attractions.
 "A swimming hole in Shades creek not larger than the ground floor of an ordinary bungalow attracted hundreds last summer. Green Springs is right at us. A swimming hole there would be delight to thousands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
WHAT BARNUM KNEW From The Detroit Free Press.

P. T. Barnum was a great advertiser, who knew the "show business" and all his life ne stressed the idea that his was great moral show," with the emphasis the word "mofal.' He did that because he knew that the great mass of decent people in the United States will not spend their money in the support of any sort of enterprise which they believe is tainted with immortality, and behind their advertis- ing the circus men, notwithstanding their occa- sional resort to cheap tricks, have kept the substance of decency in the entertainments they have offered.
 The moving picture men say men may well take leaf out of the experience of the circus men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
GOING TO GADSDEN

"R. A. Porter president of the Chamber of Commerce, and myself anticipate a pleasant evening at Gadsden Thursday, when the cham Der of commerce of that city holds its annual meeting" said o. L. Bum, manager of the chamber. "Gadsden is live place, and besides that, there are no better hosts than you find in the chief city of Etowah.
 "Gadsden traffic bureau and other live or ganizations there can always be found pulling with Birmingham when matters of mutual in- terest to the two cities and the state at large arise and call for action."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
HARRYING A WITNESS

q suppose" said the cross-examining law yer, in his snappiest manner, 'that you remem- Der the date of your brth?"
 Certainly" said the witness, with bored air. Every man remembers his birthday "A newly born infant has no memory Now, sir, how do you know that it wasn't day sooner or day later, or week, or month or year than the date you have in mind?"
 "Why-er-ahem-pv been told-'' Exactly. You've been told, but you don't know. Step down. Gentlemen of the jury this is the kind of witness who has testified against the unimpeachable character of my client"
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16

most hidebound and reactionary diplomats would hesitate now to oppose that sentiment The responsibility is too great. And it is more than likely that as a result of the deliberations in Washington the Anglo-Japanese alliance will not be renewed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
WHERE CITIES BUY, FARMS
 WILL PRODUCE

The cry of "back to the farm is a popular refrain of publicists. Were there real cause for alarm, history would have demonstrated it. But there has been no such demonstrations The soil of Belgium is titled more intensively than any in the world, although it is filled with rich and populous cities and has been famed for centuries for it's manufactures.
 French peasants cultivate the same acres that their forefathers did There are English and Scotch farms that have been in the same family for generations. There are farmers m Ohio and Pennsylvania whose forebears cleared the forest.
 There is a rush to the cities now and then by young men lured by high wages or thrown into the vortex of city life following dismissal from war service. The high wages do not last; the city loses it's lure and many return to the farm. Rural families are usually larger than urban.
 There is not room enough for all in the cities The lack of luxury the farm is not to oe compared with poverty in cities. Many men try the city while and are glad to get away.
 The United States produces a greater amount of farm crops year by year. So long as there are prosperous cities to purchase farm products men will remain on the farms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16

'-AN-A -N---~--- NAAS AN.AtAAH'
 MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER FOR
 BRANDON AND MCDOWELL
 The Age-Herald reproduces elsewhere on this Advertiser urging that Judge W. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa and State Senator Charles S. Mcdowell of Barbour be nominated unani- mousy and without opposition for governor and lieutenant governor respectively of Ala bama.
 The Advertiser thus joins The Age-Herald and the Mobile Register in movement to do away with campaign which may cause tur- moil, unnecessary bitterness and division in the ranks. It is an ideal plan to maintain and promote the era of good feeling which now ex- ists in Alabama and spare the people of this state contest which would be won overwhelm- ingly by Judge Brandon, a tried and efficient man, who is favorably known in every hamleu, town and city in Alabama and is the choice of the people for the governorship.
 The Advertiser makes happy selection of Senator Mcdowell for lieutenant governor. As the Advertiser says, he is almost as popular Judge Brandon, who cordially indorses Sen ator McDowell's candidacy and is giving him his active support. The two men are in close accord and will work together for the good of the state. Judge Brandon wants Senator Mcdowell as lieutenant governor to help him carry out his policies in the legislature. : The press and the people are for Brandon and McDowell. They should be elected with out opposition.
 MT. ArbucEde appeared before small audi ence in San Francisco, where there is probably an insistent demand for larger courtrooms and admission without the necessity of presenting a card.
 It's too bad that German newspapers do not indorse Americas programme for naval reduc- tion, but we may contrive to worry along with out their support.
 Although Big Tim" Murphy of Chicago has been sentenced to six years in the peniten- tiary, something tells us he won't serve his time out
 Since Secretary Hughes made his proposals to the disarmament conference a chill wind has been blowing in the direction of "war brides."
 An item of minor interest is the announce ment that Wrestler Pesek has been barred from New York for gouging his opponents eyes.
 * *
 New York has succeeded in launching the orapd opnro saosop 1yithout Coruco das,,iso the impression that it couldn't be done.
 
 Remembering her healthy fear of U-boats during the war, Great Britain would like to see the pestiferous submarine retired.
 While a stadium is not absolutely necessary to the higher education it helps considerably to popularize the path of knowledge.
 Mrs. Castle says she will go back to the waltz and dance in long skirts. There's an artist with keen sense of publicity values
 Resurrecting the old wheeze, Switzerland is a fine example of what country can do with out any navy at all
 The national horse show is reminder that the flivver has not entirely suppanted the equine quadruped.
 Ring Lardner says Brother Bryan cheered Secretary Hughes speech We demand fur ther proof
 For some reason other the Presidents peace proclamation left the nations orators cold.
 Marshal Foch is accommodating degrees at a rate hitherto undreamed of in his philosophy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
KISMET
From The Savannah News.

From The Savannah News
 Now they are solemnly telling that Charles stopped to take bracer of some rare old vim tage-for fear that he wouldn't get another chance at it for a long time-and missed his engagement with the psychological moment Charge-or is it this time "credit'-it to the wine when it is red.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
TRouRLED DREAMS

TROUBLED DREAMS Oily to bed And oily,to rise Is the fate of a man When an auto he buys.
 Atlanta Georgian. When he's in bed And pulls up the kiver The weight on his chest Is that little old flivver..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
ALARMING SYMPTOMS

"I'm worried about my boy" said Mr. Cob bles.
 What's the trouble?"
 He's dropping into poetry"
 "Oh, well, maybe he'll outgrow it." "Im afraid not. If he were in love or sick an off his feed I could understand why ne might write tn kind of stuff hear him readn' to mother an tn kitchen girl, but so far as know he's gone into that sort of thing without any justification whatever"
 CUT TO SUIT
 What's the name of your new dance, pro- fessor?"
 "The kangaroo hop"
 'fIt ought to prove popular among discrimi- hating dancers, but a kangaroo covers, con- siderable distance in one hop"
 We've scaled down the hop so it will be suitable for small dancing parties. It wouldn't do for couple to leap the entire length of the ballroom"
 THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Prof. Diggs' pet name for Mrs. Diggs is Rabbit ,"
 "she weighs around 200 pounds. Rabbit? Hap
 l"The professor lives in the past. In pre- historic times rabbits may have reached that size."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
ADRIFT' WITH THE TIMES
LINES TO A JANIToR

LINES TO A JANITOR Tell me not in mournful numbers Life is but an empty dream" When we wake from fitful slumbers And beg plaintively for steam.
 HIS IDEA OF NEWS All eyes are on Washington" Most of them are, but there are few ex- captions"
 "Yes?"
 "A trolley car patron borrowed my paper this morning to see how the wrestling match turned out in Madison Square Garden"
 A TOUCHDOWN "It does me good to see these college lads cheering so lustiy There's gray-haired old boy who is making more noise than anybody else. He must have son on the team.'' Ordinarily he's staid dignified professor of Greek, but just at the present moment Attn ems is back number'
 BEYOND US
 Dan Cupid evolves
 mysterious plan
 When star-eyed maid
 Weeds moon-faced man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
A MORNING PRAYER

grant today to give little love where love has not been given, for so Thy love shall fill my heart it has not yet been filled. Amen.-M. 5. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
HIS IDEA OF NEWS

All eyes are on Washington" Most of them are, but there are f captions"
 fcxI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-16
A TOUCHDOWN
REYOND US

Dan Cupid evolves
 A mysterious plan When star-eyed maid Weeds a moon-faced man.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
Dig CITY BREAKING DOWN;
SMALL TOWN LOOMS, SAYS FORD

Editors Note-This newspaper has
been specially permitted by the RE
view of Reviews" to quote the follow
ing from Judson Welliver's interview
with Henry Ford in the coming issue
OF that publication.-Editor.)
Interview with Henry Ford:
"A few decades ago, there were
local houring-mills in the small towns
Then came patent processes, big mills,
consolidation. The little mills were
shut down. Now they are making
small fiour-mill plants that will pro-
duce the same -four, in very small es-
adjustments; and we shall be return
ing presently to the old system of the
local mill. supplying the local market.
That will cut out another big item OF
waste transportation.
1.-THE new era will see a great re.
distribution Of industry back to the
country. This country has got to live
in the country; industry must be taken
back to the country; small cities and
towns should supply more Of their re-
quirements, diversity their industries
enable local capital to finance their
business. and thus keep 1t in the finan
cial control Of the people who have
the greatest interest in its success
Financing industry is all wrong; the
thing to do with industry is to run It;
under the management Of people who
own 1t. apd who stay on the job.
make every community as nearly
Independent as possible. The great
modern city is an abnormal develop
ment. II tends to break down under
it, own weight. It is socially bad and
economically unsound. You can see
the evidences OF this. in the acute
housing problem Of cities. and in the
breakdown Of municipal facilities
especially traction systems.",