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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
American Government
 Will Not Desert France

NTIvIANI's visit to the United V States will clear away misun- derstandings which threatened to inn pair the friendly relations existing between the United States and France. What he tells his countrymen will be based on first-hand informa- tion. He will be able to tell them that America has not abandoned her former associates in the World war and has no intention of doing so, that regardless of the Knox resolu- ton, Germany need expect no en- couragement from the American gov ernmsnt in her attenpt to evade a settlement with the allies.
 It cannot be denied that Ameri- can popularity in France waned dur ing the disgraceful wrangle that was carried on in the United States Sen ate over the Versailles treaty. Our failure to join the League of Nations was looked on as repudiation of the obligations we assumed, not only to France, but to the world. France still believes strongly in the league and would like to have America a member, but failing that, she is as- sured of the American governments cooperation in the future, just as it was given in the past.
 The American people have kind ly feeling toward France. There are more Americans who love and admire France than love and admire Eng land. There are some differences of opinion regarding England, due largely to the Irish troubles and fears of England's trade policies, but voice IS seldom raised against the French. They have been criticized for their impatience with Germany, but that is easily understood and may be excused.
 If viviani felt any disappointment over the course events are taking in the United States, as regards the treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations, he left the impression that his visit was more than worth while and that he had learned much that will strengthen the confidence of France in Americas loyalty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Why Other Countries Do
 Not Trade With Russia

N ECRETARY HUGHES has easily 9 disposed of the imputation that Russia is deliberately held back by the allied nations. In a reply to a letter from Samuel Gompers asking for the facts as to trade with Rus sia, MT. Hughes very plainly shows that there is no trade because Rus sia is in no position to trade.
 Restrictions on trade with Russia were removed last July. Mankind wants money and will trade where there are money and production. Russia has neither.
 In particular, MT. Hughes points out that Russia is not producing one fifth of her normal lumber cut and that her transportation system is in a deplQrable state. Russia has done nothing for herself with the materials wholly within her own confines and It her command, Other peoples can not do business with those who seem incapable of helping themselves.
 Mr.. Hughes admits that agents of Russian interests have engaged huge quantities of manufactured products in this country, but, neither cash nor credits being forthcoming, the man ufacturers are not making the goods. That business is entirely on paper.
 It is as Mr. Hughes said, "Ths at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Federal Aid Said to
 Be Based on Maintenance


 7f1HE next federal appropriation for U state highways will require the states to maintain the roads to be built and place those already built in good condition.
 President Harding has declared that he will veto a bill which does not clearly specify maintenance as a con- dition of federal aid. The state high way officials who are pressing an- other appropriation pf $1o0,O0o,OO0 are of the same mind as the Presi- dent.
 Under the proposed bill Alabama will receive $2,O00,000 per annum. If the bill goes through without delay, as seems probable, the money should be forthcoming by the time Alabama is ready to comply with the condi- tions to be met.
 The state should arouse itself again to that high pitch of interest in high ways which it manifested in Febru- ary, 1920. Good highways are more important now than then. They con- stitute an economy that is of special value when economy must needs be practiced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
THE GLORY OF CHEWING GUM rom ina NatiCp,S p,.<~;-..~A

From the Nations Business.
 No twentieth amendment threatens chewing gum nor will one if Senator sherman of Illinois is on hand to pre- vent it. He is speaking for the pack CTS bill. but where shall one find pepsin without pigs and pigs without pack CTS?
 MT. sherman: What under heaven would the gum chewers do if pepsin could not be furnished now in commer- cial form? It gives us an excuse to chew for the stomach's sake. as wine was advised by Paul to Timothy Chew ing gum never could have reached it's present magnitude if it had not been for the pepsin taken from the packing plants of the country The confirmed dyspeptic chews pepsin gum. No hurt full results follow: It is not like other bad habits. He has some excuse for 1t. It proddcesNno rosy blush upon any of his features, and no chronic habit re- suits except the working of the jaws, and that probably Is a blessing, for while we are working that way we are not working them some other way to the detriment of our neighbors. So out of that seemingly humble thing, mat ter of criticism here, has come a great industry. It is safety valve for the nervous and minor activity to us all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Not Clustered

While so many trees were being uprooted by the storm Saturday morn ing, I wonder why it is somebody didn't get free ride through the air. said William Sell yesterday.
 Birmingham people certainly acted like storm was an every day affair with them. For it's sure thing if the wind was strong enough to blow down trees, it was strong enough to pick up man. So there is but one answer and that is, the people hunted shelter and they hunted it quick. just as if they had been trained to do it.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Quick Recovery

Tt is remarkable the way the pub lie utilities and the citizens striken by Saturdays storm have recovered" de- ciared James Yates.
 PTactically all the streets rendered impossible by falling trees were open to traffic yesterday, and the telephones and lights put out of commission have been restored to usefulness.
 "Recuperative powers like these are typical of the Magic City, however, and only bears out our boast of the most wide-awake city in the south, if not the entire country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
UNDER MIDNIGAT SKY

By Leda TerwilligersS Sam. Under the midnight sky, Across waste of sand and sullen7 sea, Under the stars that gleam majssti-
 cally. He eeps--Columbia's son. s Over his bed his languid breezes creep, Above his head the restless storm
 winds sweep. He needs them not--he rests. victori<
 ous sleep! The fight is won! Under the midnight sky. Across waste ofSruined hopes and
 dreams, Tonight little candle softly beams. And there %. lonely oneD Beyond the barren breath of sand and
 wave, z In the dear land you gave your life te 4 broken heart is striving to be brave Columbia ySoni ;' ;.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
CONTEMPORARIES
make his

How did Mir. Grabcoin make his money"
 In various ways"
 Any of them questionable?"
 T wouldn't go so far as to say that, but if it hadn't been for MT. Grabcoin several prominent lawyers in our town wouldn't be riding around in linousines."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
A Goop MAN GoNE

I've just heard of poor bootlsgger who lost flourishing business and died of acute alcoholism"
 "A bootlegger, you ,say7''
 Yes. He was conscientious fellow and tried to serve his patrons with the best 'mooRshine.' After a while he got to selling stuff he wasn't afraid to drink himself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Quick Work

T wish to commend Commissioner Burruss and his department for the way in which the streets were cleared of wreckage after Saturdays storm said E. Haley.
 T have not been over all the storm swept district, but if the same haste was used elsewhere as was in North Birmingham, the people have not the slightest cause for complaint.
 Near me in one block nine big trees obstructed the road, but in less than "A hours there wasn't trace of them left and the street was opened to traffic. Of course I am sorry for those who sustained damage to their homes but I am also Sorry so many fine shade trees were laid low"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
GIFTED ORATOR

Senator snortsworthy says we must save the country Has he any ideas about the best way to do that?"
 ''No. but he can make speech on the subject that win hold .an audience speIlbound for an hour" e@
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
A KANSAS COYOTE HUNTER
From therBarber County Index.

FUlH tife' arber county IndeX.
 William shamberger gives much credit for his success in hunting coy otes to his faithful drilling with the state guards during the war. and to the fact that he was personally coached by Coyote Bill himself. In addition Bill has frequently chased the man eating gasookps to his lair, and has had many a thrilling fight with the wild ukulele on his native heath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Music Festival

In reviewing the work accomplished by individuals for the success of the first annual music festival which will be given Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 at the Jefferson theatre, men tion must be made of Earl Wiley" said Mrs. E. T. Rice.
 MT. Wiley is one of the good or ganists of Birmingham and an in defatigable worker who has devoted a great deal of time to assembling the members of the symphony orchestra, that is to be the outstanding feature at the festival.
 He is pulling hard for a permanent orchestra and, being a thorough musi- elan himself, he has great influence with his fellow artists. His has been a free-will offering upon the altar of art. and his efforts are thoroughly ap- preciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
A MORNING PRAYER

Thou, Lord, canst roll back the curtain of night and make the sun to shine, surely thou wilt bring my soul out of darkness into the bright ness of thy love unfailing: Amen.-- M. s. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
AUDIENCE HEARS HEARTREATs

nfefI tltcs opuiaE M cCiisAuiSS pAd6dAn
 With curious telephone transmitter resting on his body, man lay on couch in small room in Washington the other day, and in an adjoining audi torium a group of medical men dis cussed the beating of his heart, the rythmic sounds of which issued loudly from a large horn on table. The oc- casion was the test of new method of amplifying, transmitting and repro ducing heart beats in greatly magnified form, by electrical means.
 The system, described and illustrated in the May Popular Mechanics Maga- zine, was developed in the United States Signal corps laboratory. It uses spe- cial transmitter that is held over the patients heart by it's own weight. The wires from 1t are run, over any re- quired distance to set of amplifiers of the type employed in modern radio work. These in turn are connected to a loud-speaking receiver, fitted with the usual horn. With this apparatus, the feeble sounds of the heart are aug mented literally thousands of times, and are plainly heard all over the room.
 The amplified stethoscopic method thus provided is expected to prove highly valuable in the stoudy of circula- tory disorders, especially in clinical work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
MIR. RoPP SPEAKS

The trouble with uplifters,'
 Remarked Augustus Ropp, "Is when they're after snifters
 They don't know when to stop. Therefore, we see the tourist
 From these shores taking flight; And while I'm not a jurist
 l don't think that is| right" DISADVANTAGES OF DOUBLE LIFE What do you think of that broker who tried to keep two wives under the same roof?
 He probably saved great deal of railroad fare by not running back end forth between two establishments, but even at that he showed poor judgment"
 QUITE OTHERWISE If I sell this story, my dear, I'll buy you a new hat"
 You'd better put that into your note to the editor"
 It wouldn't do any good Literature isn't bought on the theory that authors need the money"
 IT IS
 Why did the fair creature blush when she told our friend, the druggist, that she wanted a hot water bottle?" Has 1t never occurred to you that c hot water bottle is an intimate thfnrrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Mutual Profit


 We have applications for all the funds available for the building of homes" said B. A. Thompson of the Securities Loan and Savings company. Home building is the order of the day in Birmingham and the building and loan associations are doing their full part. I am also glad to say that the public is more appreciative of the investment side of the building and loan companies than heretofore.
 Considerably more money is com ing into the investment department of the building and loan associations. This is not only true of the monthly pay stock, but also of the and 6 per cent paid-up stock.
 "The more the building and loan associations take in at the investment end the more they can lend at the other end to persons wishing to build homes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Relieve in Feeding

'The calf club boys are ardent devotees of feeding" said H. L. Brown. county farm agent. One of the young sters, who received one of the Jersey calves recently purchased by the Chamber of Commerce and presented to the boys of Jefferson county, came to me in great distress and said his calf would not drink milk.
 q went out and took a look at the calf. It was as fat as butter ball. having been turned into an No. l pasture. The calf was getting SC much luscious grass that it had no use for milk. The boy was greatly relieved when I explained it to him.
 ''The contest between the two dozen calf club boys is strenuous one and the boy that comes out ahead on the record will certainly lave made good one'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
should give them to the High school

SiAVuiu SiNS tHeH tO the IllSH SCuOoi students.
 Books can be sent to any one of the public schools, but contributors are asked to send money to the Central High school office. A niche will be set aside in the enlarged library in honor of Lieutenant Coston. All who give books or money will not only honor Birmingham hero who gave his life for his country in France. but will serve the cause of education. If there is laurel wreath to be had, it should be placed on the brow of Mayor William H. Newell of Lewiston. Me, who refused to accept s4Oo in- crease in his salary.
 # # # It is reported that the Star-Spangled Banner has ceased to mean anything in particular to American citiz ems confined in soviet prisons.
 * # At last we have found out what's the matter with Russia. Secretary Hughes says it's gigantic economic vacuum"
 # + % Sam Gompers is good illustration of the fact that a man is never to old to go on honeymoon.
 At least Britons can thank their lucky stars that the coal strike wasn't started ir mid-winter.
 As we understand it, President Hard ing is learning at least one new thing every day.
 While we are. waiting for the next crime story to break we might as well see what can be done about the tariff Frances threat to take Germany by the neck is more or less figurative. Thick necks are hard to grasp firmly  Mr. Dempsey is said to be in fine phy- sical trim, Our pugilists always are, until bout proves the contrary.
 # # x Birmingham's jitney drivers might well ponder over that famous soliloquy begin- ming. ITO be or not to be-
 $ It seems only yesterday that we were hurling our choicest epithets at the 'Potsdam Gang"
 x # # Our multimillionaires are preaching op- timsm. The nations salaried men are trying hard to practice it.
 ;* x x Germany is trying to act as if May l were no more important to her than the first of any other month in the year.
 !. # * The Anti-Saloon league is not satis- fled with the volstead law. That makes it unanimous.
 * # x The state of the public mind cannot be I judged by the antics of crowd at a baseball game.
 * # x Some of the erstwhile s1O and SIP a day men are willing to worry along on s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19

On my arrival at Tate Springs, book and even newspapers having palled on me, and being wholly without a desire Tor social intercourse, I spent my time largely on the links watching the. golt- CTS. Some friends tried to get me into the game, but I somehow lacked the desire and the energy and so passed up the chance, to renew my acquain- tance with the game. I rather pridei myself on the fact that it had lost its appeal, for I wanted to say that was the only reformed, golfer in all; the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19


 My host and hostess were both golf CTS and by degrees got me out on the links, and a club into my hand. and for week I gave myself once more to golfing. Knew full well that if l didn't quit when I bade them good by that I would fall for the game on my return home, as I lived in an at mosphere which reeked with go,fing terms, and it was ever before my eyes when l went towards the city or came back home in the afternoons I thought had won the fight.
 But let not proud man boast of his strength, for Baptist preacher though be, I have fallen from grace, and the worst part about it is I am not ashamed to admit it. It all came about through the dub" tournament put or by the. newspaper men. Octavius Roy Cohen. the creator of Florian Slappey writer of scenarios and dramatic au- thor, is responsible for my downfall. told him I was a novice, but the poorer I made myself out as a player .he more interest he took in my gettinr into the contest
 I have set all this down in the hone that my friends who have in the past .'eard me brag that was a reformed golfist, will understand just how, in run down condition. I momentarily gave way in Johnson City. and only last week was Communicated as newspa- Ter man to take part in the tournament. Having made this confession. I am not making any new resolutions, as I fear that the game has 'got me going" and that it won't be long before I am as crazy as the craziest over the Scottish rite.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19

Beginning to convalesces I was or dered to Tate Springs and any one ever having had a real good dose of malaria IS aware that it takes all the pep out of fellow and gives him a great desire just to lounge around without even so much as bothering his mind With reading even light literature. But If you have had malaria there is no need in my wasting any time in trying to describe the feeling, for you will know that it is just about as hope- less a condition as can befall one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-02
Stoneham Praises Team
For Cameness i'm Race
GO T. N'tOIIClIdl-I
President Of the Giants

Naturally, am clated over the sue-
cess of the Giants in winning their
first pennant since became associated
with the club. | think that their sue
cess has been due in great measure
to the answering loyalty Of the fans
OF this city as we'll rs to Che wonderful
generalship of John McGraw and the
remarkable gameness OF the players
themselves, who made one Of the great
est rallies in the history of the game,
when they were on the very brink Of
elimination 8 contenders for the pen
nant.
- With good pitching I think that the
Giants VIII defeat tho Yankees in tho
coming series. think that McGraw g
.cnm will have the decided advantages
of more speed and better nanagemcnt
The victory Of the Giants over their
National League rivals should be q
powerful lesson TO a team Of niavcrs
such as the Pirates 1t should teach
them to take nothing for granted in
baseball and to keep Oh lighting if they
WISH to remain at the top. Six weeks
ago the Giants appeared to be hopeless
ly beaten. but they still had q mathe-
matical chance and now they are the
champions Of the league.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-02
Colonel Rupert Clad
Yanks Will Meet Giants
By Colonel Jacob Rupert
President of the Yankees

am glad the Yankees and Giants
will fight it out for the highest honors
Of baseball. These are teams that rep
resent the greatest city in the greatest
sporting country OF earth.
90 not care to make any predic
tons as to the outcome. | hope the
Yankees viii win, OF course. 1t would
De a fine tribute to the loyalty Of the
fans who have supported our club
throughout the season. Still, recor-
ME a worthy foe in McGraw's Giants.
A team that can come from behind as
1T did and overcome lead Of seven
and half games against such a fine
club as Pittsburgh is worthy Of every
considerations
believe the Yankees will win.
think we have the better club. But
hope the better club wins. ] wish the
championship to be decided on it's
ms rits. would scorn any victory that
smacks Of a fuke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-02

York teams represent the highest type
Of American craftsmanship. Each has
emerged victorious from two Of the
most thrilling pennant races III the
history Of the aame, and each will IN
doubtedly put forth its best efforts in
the supreme test.
The recent fight of McGraw and his
players against tremendous odds. and
the wonderful squirt that carried them
to the championship of the National
League. was indeed a blood stirring
achievement, and one which enthralls
the fans of the nation, whose num-
hers are legion, with the ricl, possibili-
ties Of the most uncertain sport IN the
MorlG.
The Yankees have also acquitted
themselves nobly. and have hung on
gamely throughout long, rigorous
campaign ] believe that they. will
prove worthy foes TO the Giants in
every PARTICULAR.
The worlds series between the two
Chicago teams, the Cubs and the White
Sox. in 1905 proved to be great tonic
to the national sport, and think tina.
the approaching series between the two
New York teams will be wonderful
stimulus to the ever-increas popu-
!arity of, baseball
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-02

wonder Manhattan
Island the No
camo of the multitude the polite
the gpped fancy worlds
largest
Ruth will not be the only paoons of
talent the field evenly machines ontestnp the
There will be the adjusting heavy
artillery tire from opposite sides of the line
Pecknpaugh brsng OF the features
Of There
with the outhel6 play Of Young and
Backed by confident put on ton
the
no" that each contest will be fought bitterly
Civil war is always any brand When
nelghbors fall the
after struggling New York
years one can understand the feeling Of both bic
Miller uooins ,,ol
their first pitching selections and leave to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-02
Robbie of Opinion
That Giants Carry
Edge TOWN Out
Speedier All-Around PLAY
Will Help McGraw's ST cam,
Says Leader Of Dodgers
By Wilbert Robinson
Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers

! will rot venture a prediction as
to the winner Of the coming worlds
series, but 7 think it will be one Of
the most closely contested SC. Of
games ever played. Each club has Sew
e,al pitchers that seem certain 20
prove puzzling TO the opposing team.
The Yankees are q heavy hitting
club, but the Giants also have few
powerful batters. From past perform
ances | cannot see how one team Will
decidedly outshine the other. must
admit, however, that the Giants nave
the edge on their rivals on the bases
and are 4 speedier team all around
McGraw has a great ball team, make
no mistake about that. I feel certain
that he VIII fash a better showing
than any National League manager has
been able to make in the annual series
for four Or FIVE years past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-02
Must Spike big Cun'' of Yanks

Mc(raws attempt will to who beer
Of splkng the Big Babe"
Art Nef hander is now his
leading
Considering all the intimate details possibilities Of drama m
out they should this should
from the
of a divided metropolis
horde watched two machines in t1 ono h
last April
front their respective fields
tidal the clash Of cbamnon IN M
ina test ~