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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-09
VICTIMS TO RECOVER.
 By Assncia1ed PresA

Bristol, Va.,Tenn. July s.--All of the 46 victims of ptomaine poisoning at the Salvation Army picnic yester- day will recover, it was announced today by attending physicians. Seve eral of the children still are very ill, but are out of danger, it is. believed
 Cause of the poisoning has not vet been discovered, but Investigations are being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-09
HARD CAME ON FOR TO-DAY

Anniston, July S.-(Special. )-The game for Saturday afternoon between the Mountaineers and Electricians Of the senior city league promises to be one of the hardest fought of the en- tire season, both of the teams need ing the game to even themselves up in the, percentage column.
 Both of the city teams have been strengthened during the last week by the addition of several fast players, and battle royal is in prospect. SIMPSON MAKES PERFECT SCORE
 Anniston, July s. - Special. .l--W A. Simpson made perfect score al the club traps at Oxford Lake Thurs day afternoon by breaking every one of the 26 clay fliers as they were sent sailing through the air. foul ones be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-09
More Truth Than Poetry
 J. MONTAGUE

THE EASIEST CRAFT When Hilbert, the flimfammer falls o the That the people of Bake Oven, Ore, And other points to invest .. Their cash in gold bricks lie to New York first train
 And enters a brokers employ, And IS presently found toing bank a And when he is given million to tote
 He hastens abroad on the earliest boat.
 When Bertram the burglar has a fev vterms
 In the hoose-gow at Little Rock, Arks
 He finds doing tn& for his crude form o crime
 Is nothing one might term lark
 So he hurrles when he's finished the
 That he did for his last little prank,
 10 the street that's called Wal where And at once to work for a bank. , The next day they hand him five million n
 And (f you'll believe mel he promptly absconds
 Time was when the gentry who live by their
 Made the credulous hck
 whose habitat lies under wild western skies
 Where the bushes and heriffs thick
 But now that the movies have put lem all - From Butte to the Red river fork, < V The grafters found where abound. To-wit: in the town o York The hick, when he's robbed, ndstern But bankers and brokers neve to
 ONE THING IN THEIR FAVOR hyWay It can De sad for Solomon and Brigham lever gave much work to the divorce courts. . S ' ... NO REDUCTION FOR THEM Apparently Congress continue established - ". fS' e'efi "i'er peace WE ALL NEED IT s General Woods the Flpnos be aupbt ~ ana ught not to be limited to the Filipinos. ~ M 7' (Copyrght, 1921, by the Bell Syndicate, Incl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-09
WILLIAMS NAMED RECEIVER.
 Ry Aasnciataa praaa

Augusta, Ga. July S,--Joh Skel- ton Williams, of Richmond, Va. was appointed today by Superior Judge Henry Hammond to be sole receiver of the Georgia and Florida railroad. following the resignation of w. R. Sullivan, Langbourne M. Williams and John F. Lewis. Reason for the resignations was not given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-09

surgical operation furnish testimonials surgeons had advised them under the knife. No matter what trouble to ination, it be worth much to
 We especially that class practicing doctors have failed to We have Medical but always reasonable
 Office: 2o2oh Avenue. Birninsh.u,sAl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-09

Black rats were introduced in America from Europe in 1544, but were exterminated by brown rats introduced in 1175.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-09

We don't believe good shirts like these have to be ad vertised sensationay to get hearing for them. If we gain your for sane reasonable discussion of their merits believe you'll be happy to buy em for 1.19.
 Now, get these facts: They are made of corded and crepe madras, in printed stripes and figures that guaranteed to stand the hardest sort of laundering They cut on the best shirt patterns made by the most skilled shirtmalers-have five ocean pearl buttons down the front-have collar bands that won't shrink. They are downright good shirts for the best we've been able to sell you for that sznail sum. MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-09

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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
cENsoRING THE PICTURES.

It makes little difference what the channel is in which 1t is attempted cen sorship isn't apt to get very enthusiastic support. There Is seemingly feeling that it means an interference with rights and that always arouses opposition. Yet on two sides of us since the first of the year states have adopted laws establish ing the censorship of moving pictures New York led off and has been followed by Massachusetts and in neither of the instances can it be believed that it was done for the purpose Of interfering with rights except So far as such Is neces- sary in order to give the public the pro- lection from certain types of pictures to which they are entitled and which for the future citizenship it ought to have.
 Censorship laws have been passed be- cause 1t has been found from experience that the accomplishment of the same purpose could not be left to those who ara directing the motion picture indus. try. Strong pleas have been made for a chance to do just that kind of house. cleaning and do it from within the mo- ton picture industry. Only too gladly would such solution have been accent. ed had it been possible to recognize that the desired results would be obtained.
 On the contrary public demands arise from the experiences that have been had with self-imposed restrictions The cen. sorship laws are due to present condi. tions and while it might have been more desirable from the motion picture indus try's standpoint to have their own cen. sorship it cannot fail to be made plain to it that there is an Opportunity to SC carry on a housecleaning within its owr circles as to make a dead letter of the state laws by overcoming their necessity It remains to be seen whether the motion picture industry will respond to the op portunity which Is before them befor, other states see the necessity of fol lowing the action of New York anc Massachusetts.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31

completion of the torpedo boats now be- ing built at Bridgeport.
 Commenting on his recent visit to Quan- tico Congressman Merritt said: T was much impressed with the splendid work being done there by the marines. The discipline and training will make them better citizens whether or not they are ever called into active service ot de- fense.'
 Congressman TiIsOn went to Camp Humphreys one day last week to address the big corps of engineers stationed there, Colonel Tilson was asked to speak to the boys on Sunday and so preached them a sermonette on good citizenship and called their attention to what camp life does towards clean living, patriotism and obe- dience to law. Colonel Tilson spoke as a man who had been through military train- ing himself and talked 10 them on the level of comradeship, and the boys gave him great reception.
 Senator Brandegee is absorbed with work before the foreign relations commit tee and although not talking for quotation is evidently hopeful that the Knox reso- lution for peace will be acted on by con- eress at an early date. He call attention to the fact that there is but slight differ ence between the resolution that has passed the senate and the one pending in the house, and that they can very easily be brought together by conference
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31

1S41 one of the former was still stumping on his wooden leg as gatekeeper Of the Medical college at Washington.
 A beautiful and unique memorial was placed in the church at Princeton near the prison a few years ago in the shape of a window the idea originating with the So- ciety of the United States Daughters of 1872. who raised the necessary funds. The window was unveiled on June 4. 1910. by Mrs. William Gerry Slade of New York. A number of the clergy were present, as was also the present governor of the prison, Captain Guyon.
 (Tomorrow: The Mecllenburg Declara- tion.)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
GELD TRAINING AT HOME
The Favorito Child
By Frances A. Gray.


 It was the one unmarried member of our little group who quite innocently started the discussion. Something had been said about Hortense and her chill dren and Grace remarked, Isn't little Jack Hortenses favorite child?''
 The sentimental mother was shocked. My dear" she exclaimed responsibility, mo mother worthy of the name loves one child more than anotherl It's i'm possible far a mother 10 have favorite among her children"
 But the practical mother. as usual, brushed aside mere superf1cialities. Non senser' she retorted. it is impossible that any woman who has more than one or two children should not have favorite, even if she never admits the fact 10 her self Within one family the children will often differ very widely in natural dis position, temperament-A every possible trait. If a mother has several children it is almost certain that there will be one among them who is naturally more congenial to her than the others" She paused. and then added with her sur prising frankness, for she Is one who openly>admits what other people are apt to conceal and deny even to themselves,
 NOW my little girl is too much like me for us to get along hsrmoniously. She is quick and highstrung too. and. frank ly. she often gets on my nerves. But little Frank is exactly like his father very calm and placid and easy-going and I'm really much more fond of him. -' There is something undeniably true in the point of view of the practical moth- CT. Ii is possible that in one of her children a mother may find more con genial and responsive nature than in any . of the others. Rrt tho ffl1eGtfOr fz moi whether 1t is natural for her to feel such l a preference. but whether she fig iusti. | fled in letting it affect her attitude to. | ward her children so that the fact be comes noticeable to other people anc even to the children themselves.
 In large families, we freouently SC, parents who give a certain prestige anc power to the eldest, permitting him tt dictate to the whole family. Even nor, | frequently we see parents, but espec tally mothers. who favor the younges child, granting him greater consideration | though expecting less from him thai from the others; in short betting him al | through her lifetime. Middle children are seldom the recipients of extra favor unless in the case of an. only girl O an only boy in a family of the oppo site sex. I recall one little incident O A stepfather of one girl and five boy. which I thought quite touching. He ha, a beautiful book which they all wante, very much but which they refused t, own together. Naturally he was uncer 1ain to whom he should give the book but finally. handing it to the third boy he said. Pm sorry I haven't a book fo
 each one of you. but think I'll give thI to you. Harry. You aren't the cldes
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
Simplifying Wireless

resonance wave coil which uses nc coils and tunes it's own waves" is the Interesting s'foj0ct which Sausuel 1i- Beach describes in detail in Popular Me chanics' Magazine. Experiments with the apparatus have been conducted for some time and while the device is still in an unfinished stage practical results now assure it's success. particularly for locating aircraft in flight. Mir. Beach says:
 Although comparatively Of 'vestpoci- ct dimensions. il is not only a full iedEed radio antenna but entirely elim- mates the use of any receiving apparatus other than a detector and a pair of phones. There is absolutely no ground connection. either actual or counter-poise. It is proving to be an almost perfect singie-unit direction finder and it viii even spot the position and altitude of an airshfp on the wing. When used In transmitting It tunes its own waves These startling facts have been proved. The thing is yet in embryo: hut radio masters whs have seen f. have con- hdently predicted that when it has been 1 fully developed 1t win revolutionize tbs are Of wireless teleersohv and teIenbonv besides putting a safety-hrst cr4n,n ., sailing the air"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
BusINEss RATHER THAN POLITICS

Are the people of Norwich going to stand by an administration that has been doing it's duty, that has been living up to it's responsibilities insisting upon an economic and efficient conduct of city af- fairs. or are they going to call for the setting up of party interests before those of the municipality and the sidetracking of businesslike administration for one that will cater to the benefits of a few Co the detrimeht of the many7
 As to what they should do there can be no question. What they will do will be disclosed at the ballot box next Mon day.
 If they are appreciative of good gov ernment and earnestly seek it's contin- usnoe they will make it A point to go 10 the polls next Monday and pull the republican lever thereby voting for the candidates who can be relied upon to support the policies of sound business government that have been put into oper- stion during the past twelve months and which ought to be continued
 Business rather than politics wal shown to be the guide of the adninistra. tion just closing at it's very opening Then efforts were made to obtain in. creases in salaries It was not consid. cred proper that there should be any such increases It could have been put through as a political move but 1t was not. There was nipped in the bud what would have meant an endless demand ir that direction at time when economy rather than higher salaries was called for. What might lave been good poli tics would have been poor business
 That is only one of the many instances where a businesslike conduct of city af fairs was insisted upon by the mayo- and council. Highly valuable steps hay, been taken toward getting the city or that much to be desired business basis It rests with the voters of Norwich tt decide and that decision should be ren dered at the polls next Monday by tn, voters irrespective of party, both mel and women, by voting for the republican nominees who are committed to a con tinuance of those principles that hav accomplished so much for the commu nifty.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31

knowl But you feel SO different and more seif-respecting downstairs-"
 My pocket book wouldn't" said the head of the house, seizing another dough nut. q like it all right upstairs. If you have good glasses you can see just as well as though"
 My ears hSve been botheriieg me lot lately" said the eldest daughter plain lively Not that I expect that to make family has the interests of-of any one at heart ! No matter how I looked, do you suppose any one would glance at me twice if he-they knew I was sitting up in the gallery?"
 .T thought you liked opera for itself.' said her mother reprovngly. Tt is an education and that's why we got seats in the first place.
 q was educated long ago." insisted the eldest daughter. Its time something else happened! I'd rather 20 just once and sit down"
 Pass the sugar." said the head of the house. i've got just five minutes till l have to rush for my train and you haven't made up your minus. at all"
 Mine has been made up from the start" his eldest daughter told him. "I want you to get orchestra seats"
 Honest, that's a fright" said her brother. "Wed hafta pawn something sure! Get 'em in the balcony where T think the lower gallery is all right said his mother at this point. They cost a little more, but"
 I'm going to have good brocade with old blue flowers in It." the eldest daughter stated. Now that my fur coat l is paid for-and if you have any feeling at all for me you'll do as I have ex- plained is simply the only thing tc | do-"
 Well. what shall we do about itT cried his wife anxieusly as the head of 1 the house darted toward the front door.
 Unless I inherit fortune before l noon," called back the head of the house l as he grabbed his overcoat. our family 1 seats will be as usual in the front row 1 of the top gallery" "
 "weIl," said the eldest daughter a: she, too. dashed for her wraps. T cer' tainly hope I'll belong to a familySDmt dav that listens to what any one says! ! certainly do r'-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31

and you aren't the youngest and you aren't the only girl. so you don't get many extras" Then. batting him on the shoulder. he added with a smile. Be sides, I was a middle child, myself"
 Parents should watch very carefully to avoid partiality. for if they do not, the moment is sure 10 come when the children will discover it. As soon as any such partiality becomes evident. the favored child is apt 10 become spoiled" :" and the seeds of that ugly quality of jealousy are sown in his sisters and brothers.
 A child's nature should be allowed 10 unfold in the sunny atmosphere of lovs and trust. By studying his needs. par. ents can help to bring out the best in him. thus forestalling that coldness and lack of sympathy which we regret to see between parents and those adult children whose attitude toward life is embittered because. when they vera young and affectionate. they were sub jected 10 the chilling effect of the con- sc;ousness that little sister or brother always stood first in their parents affec. ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
A MoMENTARY DISAGREEMENT

"Where shall we get our season opera seats this year?' inquired the head of the family, as he pointed with one hand at the doughnuts and directed his break fast cup of coffee upward with the oth- CT. i've must decide right away
 q was so afraid you would go and get 'em where they were last year with out saying word,'' cried his oldest daughter, batting her marcel and glanc- ing at her wrist watch. And I just want to say that think 1t is shame if this family can't have a, r'o6Ple of seats where they'll do the most good. What fun is it way up there in the top gallery, where nobody can see you or anything?"
 "What's' that got to do with it?' de- manded the head of the house. You can hear better up there than anywhere else in the place."
 q think you owe a duty to your fam fly" his eldest daughter insisted warmly, "When I mention at the office that I was at the opera the night before some freshie always asks. Where did you sit?' and can you imagine my feelings when I have to confess where I did sita l scorn to lie about it. I've got my black satin dress from last year that could have the back cut out just IS well as not, and they are selling jet shoulder straps cheap this month, and besides am gong to have a brocade evening gown if I die for it = and I think you might get seats downstairs for once where person'd have chance to really meet somebody -
 I'm surprised at you, Jovenia," hei mother broke in. 1.-TWO seats downstairs for the season would cost so much that we never could go to tn emovies or have steak for dinner all winter, and you know perfectly well your fathers dress suit 1: hopeless! And my only evening dress
 "Split the difference and get seats 1T the balcony" argued the son, whose voic' still cracked at odd moments. "You car go there in just clothes if you want to and if they are near enough front som' rich and handsome guy who is looking ] around from the downstairs can see Jo venia just as well as though. she sa l downstairs half a mile behind him
 That's enough from you '" the eldes i daughter warned him indignantly. A 1 though T had such a thought in my head I go for the music only, I'd have yoV
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
GENERAL HORACE PORTER.

General Horace Porter has filled high position in the eyes of his fellow countrymen for 8 long period of years. His death comes at the ripe old age of S4, following distinguished service to his country as soldier, as a diplomat and as publicist and patriotic citizen. Whether it was in war or peace he was always serving in a good cause and he was. never backward in drawing on his own funds to carry out this work This was especially shown by his work in con- nection with the locating of the grave of Paul Jones in France and the bringing of his body to this country to be inter-
 red at Annapolis among other great national heroes.
 General Porter was closely connected with the leaders during the Civil war, having been chief of ordnance with General Mcclellan, on the staff of Gen eral Thomas and with General Grant both during and after the war That he was awarded the congressional medal of
 honor indicates the appreciation that was attached to the service he rendered
 in the several campaigns of the war. But out of war he was recognized for ms dbIlity dS WAS SIOWA ny HIS dp- pointment as assistant secretary of war
 when Grant was made secretary and he became secretary to Grant when he was elected president. Thus in war and peace it was evident that Grant attached much value to his services and how close were the ties that bound them was well re- fiected iii the personal service that was rendered by General Porter in raising ] the fund for the erection of lasting mon
 ument to Grant that was erected on Riv- l erside drive in New York
 He likewise rendered signal service to i the country as ambassador to France,
 which covered the period of the Spanish 1 American war and equally valuable was
 his representation at The Hague at the 1 time of the second peace conference. An energetic, devoted soldier and patriot has passed in his death and the country | cannot fail to feel the loss of such men.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
and it must of course receive oonslderate

and it must of course receive considerate attention.
 In keeping down expenditures there must be distinction made between that which can be done wisely and with h-safe- ty and that which threatens to leave two of the important departments of the gov ernm&nt helpless in the way of defense should trouble arise There can be no federation of government waste or of ex- penditures that are not justified. The checking of unwarranted outlays is high ly commendable but care must be taken not to put the government in a hole, or actually making it's expenditures larger by false economy.
 It is certainly no time for pork barrels of any kind or description. Every dollar should be employed only where it is needed or where the best interests of sthe country require it. But in maintaining our military establishments until a bet ter situation arises we must take care not to embarrass ourselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
SEEING BERGDoLL's PROPERTY.


 In view of the humiliating situation that has been created by the Bergdou case it is only proper that this country should put forth all it's endeavors in or der to bring him back and make him serve his sentence, in addition to fixing the responsibility for his escape.
 That there are more ways than one to reach out and exert influence upon Berg doll. who seems to regard his position in Germany at the present time as safe, is indicated by the action which has been taken by the government in seizing Berg dolls property and through such action cut off the income upon which Bergdoll depends for his maintenance for he is not attempting to support himself but living life of ease and looking to this country for such funds as he requires as he gives us the merry ha ha over the manner in which he eluded the war de- partment of the United States.
 That this government acted when it did made the seizure possible since had ! there been a delay until the termination i of the technical stSte of war between the 1 United States and Germany the law un- der which it took the property amount 1 ing to more than three-quarters of a million would probably not have been available.
 Getting Bergdoll through this process doesn't promise early results, and there is of course no assurance that it will 1 bring results It will nevertheless mean that he will have to make 8 sizeable sacrifice if he does not return, for al though he may be deprived of the income of his property in this country there i; of course plenty of opportunity for funds to be forwarded by his mother who has shown a disposition to make any sacrl flee that she considered necessary in or der to aid him in carrying out his pur pose.