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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
BRISBANE'S ARTICLES

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 It would appear ridiculous for ''merc man" to attempt review of the splendid articles by the famous writer, Arthur Brisbane therefore will not put myself in the attitude of critic, but will simply venture the assertion that I voice the sentiment of a majority of your read CTS when say that no articles more universally liked ever appeared in any paper than the Brisbane editorials which appear daily in The Age Herald
 It is highly probable, however, that many persons do not agree with the distinguished writer in some of his statements, but in view of the fact that he, like the immortal Scottish bard, Robert Burns, writes on every conceivable subject, it goes without saying that to disagree with him occasionally does not detract one iota from his great writings. Thanks to The Age Herald. H. A. STEWART Birmingham, 315 Nineteenth Street, north, May
 16, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
PERsHING's FIRMNEss WON
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Some recent revelations of happenings in France during the war almost turned General Pershing's stubbornness into genius for the manner in which he resisted attempts to side track him and the American army. Had his determination been less he would have been q mere onlooker in France, and the American soldiers would have become mere replacements for French and British losses. Fortunately, as was related in the exposure of European conditions reported by the editor of the Dis patch on his return from abroad Thanksgiving 5D Day, 1918, Pershing refused to be cajoled by French and British into mixing Tanks with their military units, but it is only becoming known now how he was nagged, and coaxed and finall threatened, against a separate Amer ican army.
 Fortunately, also, he warned by the persistence with which the French warned against placing American soldiers into British units, and by the British against brigading with tha French, but most of all when both 'went over his head' and appealed to gov ernment-which refused to abate the author ity placed in Pershings hands. What our army did, what Pershing did, is known to all Amer icans--what is just tricking through in the long, fierce fight French and British officials made to dissolve our forces by changing into mere replacements the army for which they had begged most abjectly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17

is clear, Chief Justice Taft points out, that to break down all constitutional limitations of the power sof Congress, and completely wipe out the sovereignty of the states"
 Irrespective of the invasion of states rights, imposition of tax for the enforcement of law enacted for humanitarian purposes is wrong. What injures the young of a nation should not be permitted, either with or without a tax.
 Congress erred when it injected question of revenue into measure that should rise above any monetary consideration. If Congress thought children under the prescribed ages should not be employed in mines and factories the law should have been preventive one.
 The Louisiana lottery was wiped out, not withstanding it brought revenue to the state, because it was corrupting in it's influence. Child labor is fast disappearing because employers have learned the folly of destroying labor be- fore the adult age is reached by breaking down the health of children.
 From constitutional standpoint Chief Jus tice Taft wisely observes:
 "The good wrought in unconstitutional legis- lation is an insidous feature, because it leads citizens and legislators of good purpose to pro- mote it without thought of the serious breach it will make in the ark of our covenant or the harm which will come from breaking down rec ognized standards"
 What is wrong in itself should not be con- doned by taxation, which is equivalent to l- censing evil practices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
LLOYD GEORGES MORAL FIBER

From the Atlanta Georgian.
 Frank A. Vanderlip, pleasant American bank ing gentleman, was fired out of his job by a younger gentleman possessing power by inheri- tance. The younger one in turn was fired out of the same job by too much advertising, in vio- lation of certain moral scruples of the Ameri- can people.
 Now MT. Vanderlip is at Genoa, observing. He discovers that the trouble over there is "Lloyd Georges lack of moral fiber"
 The average individual should find humor in that statement.
 If MT. Vanderlip had run the finances of Great Britain for many years, and had then run the government of Great Britain and of the whole of Europe-to say nothing of the United States-as Lloyd George has done all through the war and since, he would know some things about moral fiber that he probably still has to learn.
 Lloyd George may break, because of inter national stupidity, British indifference and in- gratitude.
 But he will break as well-made, finely tenn pered steel cable breaks, when too great load is put upon it:
 The human race has not produced an abler man, more genuine democrat, more con- sistently intelligent statesman in hundred years If Lloyd Georges mother had not con tributed him to the earth's population, it is quite probable that the Kaiser and his six sons would be walking in Piccadilly, side by side, in the old fashion, instead of being scattered as they are now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
K 5 v RADIO TAKES THE PLACE OF CARRIER PIGEONS

Radio will eliminate the carrier pigeon as 2 messenger bearer. The pigeon, like the dog, the horse and the army mule, has played an honorable part in warfare. Even in the World war it was indispensable, but the march of science is making such rapid changes that the indispensable thing today is out of date to- morrow.
 When the World war ended the navy had hundreds of carrier pigeons on hand. When it was decided to get rid of the surplus birds not a bid was received Some way should be found that will permit these birds to end their days in peace and plenty. They have earned, no doubt, an honorable retirement.
 s Officials believe the development of radio telephony has made the carrier pigeon useless for military purposes. This in itself may seem a trivial matter, but in short while the in- struments of war which We are now spend ing millions will be as much out of date as car rier pigeons. The proud battleship is doomed to lose it's place of pre-eminence on the seas, giving way to the airplane and the submarine.
 Some day battles may even be fought without firing a shot from gun. Mankind will hurl thunderbolts, launch waves of gas that will lay cities waste and use other of destruc- ton as yet unknown. Before that time comes humanity should get together and abolish war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
EXTENSIVE BUILDING UNDER WAY

"As the season advances, increased activities there is substantial evidence that predictions made some time ago that the year 1922 would establish new building records, are being borne out While there is an unprecedented amount of residential construction, there is activity in all other lines, including industrial plants" said W. John Durham, reviewing building activities.
 "There is firm and we'll sustained demand for building capital. Prices for all basic ma terials show tendencies to stiffen up as greater activities get under way. The labor situation is favorable and wages are holding up we'll due to greater demand well as a lessehed supply as the result of considerable exodus of workers from some of the building trades.
 Perhaps the most salutary phase of the sit uation lies in the effect which increased build
 ing activities is having on general business. An optimistic note is to be observed throughout the entire realm of business in this country, doubtedly multiply with the upward trend of building operations. A new building is the syni- bol of progress because in it's. construction there is involved substantially every line of trade and industry as we'll as increased land values in the vicinity where it is built. The present extensive building program now taking place may be viewed as the tangible manifesto tion of national progress and prosperity, and its continuation is bound to have stimulat- ing effect on all departments of business"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
SPRING

Henry Timrod. Spring, with that nameess pathos in the air Which dwells with all things fair, Spring, with her golden suns and silver rain, Is with us once again. Out in the lonely woods the jasmine burns It's fragrant lamps, and turns Into royal court with green festoons, The banks of dark lagoons. In the deep heart of every forest tree The blood is all aglee, And there's look about the leafless bowers As if they dreamed of flowers. Yet still on every side we trace the hand Of winter in the land, Save where the maple reddens on the lawns, Flushed by the seasons dawn; As yet the turf is dark, although you know That, not span below, thousand germs are groping through the
 gloom,
 And soon will burst their tomb. Already, here and there, on frailest stems Appear some azure gems, Small as might deck upon gala day, The forehead of a fay. In gardens you may note amid the dearth The crocus breaking earth; And near the snowdrop's tender white and
 green, The violet in its screen. But many gleams and shadows need must pass Along the budding grass, And weeks go by, before the enamored south Shall kiss the roses mouth Still there's a sense of blossom yet unborn In the sweet airs of morn; One almost looks to the very street Grow purple at his feet. At times fragrant breeze comes floating by, And brings, you know not why, A feeling as when eager crowds await Before palace gate. Some wondrous pageant, and you scarce would
 start,
 If from beech's heart, blue-eyed Dryad, stepping forth, should say, Behold me! I am May!' And what vndcation for the alleged loveless man who may after all, be millonth in love with million!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
CHILD LABOR LAW INVASION
 OF STATES RIGHTS

The supreme court of the United States has decided that the child labor law of 1919 is unconstitutional because it is "an attempt by Congress to regulate through its taxing power something entirely within the Jurisdiction of the various states in the exercise of their po- iitical power
 The law sought to prevent the employment of children under IA years of age in factories and those under 16 years of age in mines. That . the exercise of police power. Whether the 1nfion or the states enact such laws, they are elearly for the prevention of something con- eoived to be detrimental to the physical and moral welfae of youth, and come within the oeope of police regulations, along with juvenile Gourts, curfew laws and the like.
 7he lew imposed tax of 10 per cent on
 eSnst annual profits of factories and mines
 loying labor under the specified ages. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
PLAN SOUTH BEssEMER ROAD

"Plans are being made to let contracts for the construction ofthe South Bessemer road" said Thomas Huey, member of the board of revenue. "It is one of the joint projects of the city and county, and when completed will give a thoroughfare 22 miles long, extending across the city from Roebuck Springs to Bessemer. The road was authorized some time ago, but was held up pending satisfactory agreement between the city and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
CRAY PREDICTS DANCE TO FAIL

"Tm of the opinion that the Pershing Pier dance referendum will be defeated, although the vote will be cose," declared L. E. Gray secretary of the city commission, in state ment to the effect that most all the churches were launching vigorous campaign in oppo- sition to the measure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
COLD CRIPPLES BABIES
 IN ARMENIA

The wretchedness of Armenia still appeals to the sympathetic heart of the world We read stories of desolation and want from other coun- tries, from time to time, but Armenia may truly be called land of sorrows. There has been little brightness in its history for cen is a perpetual battle ground
 There is now great shortage. of clothing, which is handicapping near east relief work. A race of crippled children is being developed in Armenia by insufficient clothing. It is said that one child in every ten has contracted limbs, caused by shortening of the tendons. These children lie with their feet drawn up. trying to keep warm. Physicians are working to cure their deformity by using heated oil.
 In central Europe a splendid humanitarian work was done in feeding and clothing little war victims. The alleviation of want and suf fering in Armenia has not been 90 successful, for which the relief workers are not to blame. Requests for help are still being made, and they should be met by generous people.
 Our responsibility to the innocent victims long as there are naked babies in Armenia there will be work to do in humanty's name and from wherever else the appeal for help may come, America, which emerged from the war the richest and strongest nation in the wcyld, should give money, food and clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
A STRANGER TO HER

STKANOEK TO HEX s'You'll never be able to sell antiques" ''Why not?"
 ''You told that woman the chair she was looking at formerly belonged to Madame de Pompadour. I tcld you to say Du Barry" Tt didn't matter. She asked if Pompadour wasn't that dreadful Eytalian' woman who always spreading poison around"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17


 The supreme courts decision that the child labor law is unconstitutional means that about 50 patriots employed in the child labor bureau will bs turned adrift on their country.
 Y x Y The new German ambassador to America is anxious to make friends. He will have to cover great deal of territory before we can forget Bernstorff.
 When you come to think about it, maybe it would be a good idea to punish few war grafters before the war becomes ancient his- tory.
 The bathing beauty will soon be in the pub lie Neye and she'll cause considerably less irri- tation than a cinder.
 Villas ambition to become governor of Du- rango is not a happy omen for the central gov ernment in Mexico City.
 Feminine liberals of New York are demand ing ''wine for women.' They may yell them selves hoarse before they get it.
 * x
 The time is not yet rpe for European uni versity to confer . degree on one of our tour ing pugilists
 Heedless of the consternation created among countless flappers, Rudolph Valentino has got ten married again.
 New York blackmailer who had J. F. Mor- gan down on his list for paltry $1,00o was at feast conservative.
 The photographers have no difficulty these days in catching "Babe' Ruth in thoughtful mood.
 Some other place should be chosen for the next international conference. There's jinx on The Hague.
 Now that it is possible to listen to . radio lecture while riding around in an automobile one may absorb culture and fresh air at the same time.
 A new carpet in the Senate won't help the country half as much . few new faces would. A magazine writer who has made . study of bootlegging finds that "double-crossing' is common among the brethren. Thieves stick together, but bootleggers don't. Thesworld is rapidly filling up with young women who have danced with the Prince of Wales.
 
 Whether or not Beauvais sold the letters for $15,000, as specimens of literature they are not worth 30 cents.
  Jimmy Cox is carrying the news to the people that he was not dead but sleeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
HoocH BRAvADo

"Pa what is meant by Dutch courage'?" False courage, son. It comes out of bottles" ]" "Do many people have it, pa?"
 ''Not many, son, but the practice of taking chance on the stuff that is put into bottles nowadays has developed new kind of cour- age.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
NO PUBLICITY

"Something should be done to discourage love pirates.''
 What would you suggest?"
 "It would be death blow to the profes- sion if the newspapers would agree to quit publishing their pictures"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
HARD TO DEFINE

Were all the jurors men?9 There were eight men, three women and person who was betwixt and between" "Eh?"
 "she had -knickerbockers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
DIPLOMACY

When Mrs. Peckton lays down the law do you acquiesce?"
 ''Yes," said MT. Peckton, slyly, Gas the dip lomats do."
 "Eh?'
 Tn principle"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
TRICKS IN ALL TRADES

"A great many Paris gowns were never in Paris"
 "And there is more to the story" "Yes?"
 "Some of our fashionable modistes with French names were born to good American monikers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
FOR THE EXTENSION OF FOREIGN TRADE

Secretary of Commerce Hoover proposes to develop foreign trade by placing trade experts throughout the world. They will discover cp- portunities for business with foreign nations, report such opportunities and closely cooper ate with American manufacturers.
 A permanent bureau will be opened at Athens for the study of the trade opportunities con- stantly developing among the peoples of the Mediterranean. There will be permanent bu- reau at Colombia and the bureaus in Latin America will be strengthened by sending addi- tional commissioners to Rio Janeiro, Buencs Aires and Mexico City. There will be far east ern offices at Calcutta, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Melbourne.
 The significance of the plan of MT. Hoover is that it aims at continuity of service and 8 permanent machinery for the pr ,motion of foreign trade. Manufacturers will be encour- aged to seek foreign outlets when they know that experts are prepared to give them exact information and to promote their interest abroad. It is the equivalent of placing foreign commerce on a stable basis instead of allowing it to come and go in waves.
 Smaller manufacturers will be especially benefited because they cannot afford the ex- pensive foreign trade bureaus which the larger manufacturers maintain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
YIcARIous ACHIEVEMENT

The type of man we can't abide Professes to take endless pride
 In something his ancestors did; But as for winning fame or pelf, He cannot qualify himself,
 Nor does he move the throng amid As one who has the courage to Make any worthwhile dream come true. Who trades on the long vanished fame Of thosewho bore an honored name
 And passed away ere he was born.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
A MISAPPLIED TERM

 "A man who was inveighing against the capi- talistic press in restaurant the other day got what was coming to him. "Well?" "A reporter who was standing off kind hearted Greek for doughnut and a cup of cof- fee rose up and smote him on the jaw.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17

Jimmy Cox is carrying the news to the people that he was not dead but sleeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17

Henry I1mrod. Spring, with that nameless pathos in the air Which dwells with all things fair, Spring, with her golden suns and silver rain, Is with us once again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17

And what vindication for the alleged loveless man who may, after all, be millionth in love with million!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17

Whether or not Beauvais sold the letters for $15,000, as specimens of literature they are not worth 30 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17
A MORNING PRAYER

Give me, Lord, the happiness that comes from a grateful heart, for that live is by thy mercy, and that I prosper is by thy love- Amen.-M. s. B.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-26
Newspaper Club Issues
s'lnside Stuff" MONTHLY

The 6rst issue of THE Club Re-
porter" the Official publication Of the
Newspaper Club made its appearance
yesterday. 1t VIII be published once a
month hereafter and be as breezy and
as informative as a we'll selected edi-
torlal staff can make ii.
The new publication is not Tor sale
aud will not be given away-save to
club members. "The Club Reporter
is 4 five-column paper of convenient
size and filed with four pages Of mat
ters OF interest to the clubs 04l
members. 1t carries no advertisements
and promises to contain from month to
month material which can truly be
termed ''inside stuff"
According TO one Of The leading ar
ticles in the club publication, the
Newspaper Club, with its ciubrooms at
l33 West Forty-frs Street. has the
largest membership OF active, working
newspaper men Of any club in the
world. The leading editorial is CON
tributed by Charles G. Hambidge, the
club president.
Gene Fowler, of "The American" is
editor OF THE Club Reporter" Asso-
elated with him are Philip D. Hoyt,
Of The Times; Walter A. Davenport
OF The HERALD; Christie r. Bohn-
sack, of the New York City News AS
ssocietion, and Harry D. Kingsbury, Of
The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-26
Cable Tells Former Yale
Dean of Wife's Divorce
Mrs. William Sergeant Kendall
Gets Decree in Paris: Pro-
fessor Surprised
Special D;spatch to The Trtbuns


NEW HAVEN, Conn, July 24.-Wil-
liam Sergeant Kendall, formerly dean
of the Yale School of Fine Arts, said
tonight that he had received in the
Afternoon, cablegram saying that his
wife had obtained divorce from him
in Paris on the ground of desertion.
Mr.. Kendall would not soy from
whom the cablegram came He said he
understood that the divorce was
granted on July IL.
When told yesterday Of his wifes
reported divorce, Mr.. Kendall expressed
surprise, and said that he knew moth
ing about it and that he had expected
aer to return home in about month.
Mrs. Kendall, who was Margaret
Wester Stickney, and her daughter,
Elizabeth, have been abroad for several
mouths. Elizabeth was studying art.
The kendalls' other two daughters,
Beatrice and Allison, are here with
cheir father
MIR. Kendall came to the Yale Art
School when John +. Weir retired as
it head ten years ago. He resigned
last month. Recently he, sold his resi-
dence in Trumbull Street and is now
packing his furniture. He announced
several weeks ago that his plans were
indefinite and that he would probably
SO TO Virginia in August to resun,e e
painting.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-26
Police Investigate Crash
Of Airplane at Rockaway
Reserve Army Pilots Diving al
Persons on Beaches, Wana-
maker Is Told

The Aviation Division OF the Nsn
York Police Department is condse.ing q
an investiga ioB INTO the flight o9er fa1
Rockaway Of Lieutenants Hikko Lei
iairi and Charles ". murray, Army ae
serse e:lots. wnosa faa-aiae crashed O.
the lawn Of residence Monday, en-
dangering mary persons. he former
was served yestarday VITA . aunlmoas
for violation Of the EoclSaway CoTpos
ation ayirg ordnance as he lay Of q
hos pital cot.
Announcement of tltg inquiry W.
made yesterday by Rodnaan Nana-
maker, Special Deputy Police CoruTuis
sioner This COMMISSIONER said repoits
had reached the police that the ayia
tors were flying low and diving a
persons on the streets and on the
beach. IL these statements are found
to be true warrants for arrest Of the
officers will be issued.
1t was said last night that action
Of the New York police had been in
spired by the police OF Far Rockaway,
who have begun an inquiry into CIR
cumstances surrounding the accident.