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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
UNCLE SAM WILL HAVE TO QUIT
 BOOTLEGCINC ON THE SEA

When famous brewer called Uncle Sam 'the biggest bootlegger in the world," and pro- ceeded to prove it to his own satisfaction and that of nearly everybody else in the United States with average intelligence, he made a disclosure which will eventually cause Ameri- can ships to go "dry."
 Whether this is brought about by ruling from the Attorney Generals office and a presidential order, or by Congress, Chairman. Lasker stands an excellent chance to lose what he regards as one of the chief attrac- tions of shipping board liners and one of the strongest inducements for Americans to do their travelling under the Stars and Stripes
 Obviously there is no other solution of this problem. Whether a persons sympathies are wet or dry he cannot but acknowledge that there is something wrong somewhere when the government punishes violations of the prohi- bition law in the United States and sells everything a thirsty mortal drinks on ships op- erated by the government, even including ''moonshine." It may be true, as MT. Lasker contends, "that without the privilege of sell ing liquor, American ships cannot compete with foreign-owned vessels in passenger traf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
MORAL REFLECTIONS INSPIRED
 BY HON. BABE" RUTH

The times are out of joint for the Hon. "Babe" Ruth. Having incurred the fell dis pleasure of Judge Landis by transforming in defiance of orders to the contrary, he got into the game late and then was suspended several times for letting his artistic tempera- unpleasant episodes and his failure to regain his batting form exposed him to somewhat caustic criticism from baseball fans, a new experience which did not improve his dsposi- tion.
 Now, instead of leading the 'kngs of swat" Ruth is trailing behind. "Over- anxious" ," balls tossed by left-handed pitcher,' says another. Whatever the cause, Ruth is baf fled and angry star, whose lustre is slowly but surely dimming. He may "come back" That remains to be seen. There is nothing sadder in life than a fallen idol, particularly base ball idol who is eclipsed in his prime.
 Mrs. Ruth pleads with baseball devotees to give the "Babe" chance. That is only fair. Thumbs have not yet been turned down for Ruth, but there Is one great lesson he has ap- parently never learned, lesson that applies to this game we call life, as well baseball and that is sportsmanship. The man who meets a run of hard luck cheerfully, who retains confi- dence in himself, no matter what the odds against him may be, and "carries on,' just as the poilus and Tommes did when things looked dark for the allies, may fail at last, but some body is going to know he has been in the fight.
 There are any number of tme-worn max inns that the Hon. Ruth migh ponder over to advantage while he is waiting for the tide that leads on to victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
HISTORICAL REPORT

"The office force of the board of education is now busy compiling the annual statistical and historical report of the county schools for the past session." said Dr. N k. Baker, county superintendent of education. "It IS expected that the report will contain few cuts of the newer schools in the county.
 q have just finished my work at the How ard college summer school, but I expect to remain in the city during the remainder of the summer Most of the time I win be engaged at my office on the annual report and mapping out plans for the coming session."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
OSCAR M. DUGGER'S TRIBUTE

Following is an excerpt of a letter from Oscar M. Dugger, editor and publisher of the Andalusia Star, upon receipt of news of the death of the editor of The Age-Herald:
 q was grieved to hear of the untimely death of my dear friend, Editor Barrett. He was to me a man far above the average among the good newspaper men of the nation He did not seek to impress his own personality upon the paper which he owned in a direct way, but he believed in making the newspaper reflect the purpose, thought and will of the master mind at the helm. Some newspaper men strive to be the whole newspaper. Not so with The Age-HerGd Ed Barrett sought to perfect an organization which would carry on in his absence just the same as when he the job. His-going away was prob ably as he would have it. He was man who never calculated on slow downs. He was like a loving friend of Stonewali Jacksons said of the gallant warrior-'he had no morn ing nor evening in his public life, he rose and set with his sun at meridian splendor' That was Editor Barrett
 'He came into prominence back when Cleve- land was President and held his place in the esteem of men of affairs through the 30 years of his active and useful life. loved the man because he had an ideal. I liked his plan and purpose a newspaper man. He built an in- stitution which will be a power after his passing from control just as when he was on the watch tower. There are no more Ed Bar retts in Alabama journalism"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
WANTED

By ', G. Holland. God give us men! A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and
 ready hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spells of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and will;
 Men who have honor-men who will not lie; Tall men, sun-crowned, who like above the fog In public duty, and in private thinking; For while the rabble, with their thumb worn
 creeds, Their large professions and their little deeds Mingle in selfish strife, To. Freedom weeps, Wrong rules the land, and waiting Justice
 sleeps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
PAUL COOK.

spicuous figure early in his newspaper career in that state.
 And in the throbbing young Pittsburg If the south, destined to become a great indus trial center, the force of his constructive ab- ity, the virilty of his pen the broadness of n.s vision, and the unselfishness Fof his service. made him factor that contributed immeasur ably to the interest of the city, and made ef The Age-Herald one of the laost progressive newspapers in the south, and of Barrett one of the best known newspaper men ot the country.
 Death came suddenly, and all too soop--fgr he was yet young man.
 Edward W. Barrett was a native Geerg,a ', a member of the well-known Barrett tanaay I Augusta, and while the best years of h;s lfe were given in serving sister state, he never failed to pay an annual visit to his llnspeope and friends in his native county. And, uatii the day of his death, Georgia did not have within her own borders warmer or more loyal friend.
 Perhaps none of the many outstanding characteristics of this distinguished editos more forcibly illustrated his unselfish spirit than his consistent refusal, at all times and under all circumstances to accept poll ieal C. any other office for emolument He was mel toned for governor He discouraged the sug gestion. Two years ago he was mentioned for United States senator. He refused serious col- sderation of his name
 And all because he felt that his usefulness to his state and city as an unbiased, unprelu diced, fearless editor; and his obligation to the constituency of his newspaper, would be i'm paired should he accept public office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
cIvITAN CLUBS GROWING

"Cvitan clubs continue to increase,' said Oliver Cox. "The club at Albertyille, which recently organized, has aided in establish ing club at Boaz with 15 charter members. Field Representative Guy Landis announces the initiation of club at Clarksville, Tenn. understand that there are prospects of Civi- tan club at Bessemer soon.
 International Secretary Phillip Whitaker is now making official visits to all the clubs. He was in Birmingham recently and he visited the Anniston club last week. Representative Landis is busy this week organizing club in Madisonville, Ky"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
A DRAB WORLD

Where are the little people
 Who frolicked on the green, To the sound of fairy music,
 In the moonlight's silver sheen? Long since have they departed, They sadly went away From mortals grown too callous And money-mad to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
A DECIDEDLY oFF pAY

q want to see MT. wadleigh," sad the brisk salesman.
 Take my advice" replied Mir. Wadleigh's secretary, land let him alone What with couple of strikes to worry about and slump in business, you couldn't sell him golf clubs for nickel apiece"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
EFFICACY OF PRAYER

Sinful creature, I'll pray for you" said the pious. pedestrian to the footpad who was walking off with his watch and bank roll
 Thanks" replied the hardened wretch. "Pray for my favorite fence to keep open later than usual. Pm afraid I won't be able to reach him with this watch before he closes for the night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
GOOD POLITICS

Are you of the opinion that we have too many laws the statute books?"
 Decidedly" replied Senator Snortsworthy. 'Yet you pay close attention to every re- form leader who comes to Washington"
 That's a matter of expediency. If we pass the laws they want nobody will obey them, but when those chaps send word to the voters they are obeyed implicitly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
TRAFFIC MATTERS

A problem of the human race
 Concerns the need of parking space, And still another thought engages, We'll soon be short of landing stages, When people put airplanes to proof And lightly fit from roof to roof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
GIVE HER CREDIT

The movie vamp at home may be A model of propriety; In private life may play part Quite unrelated to her art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
INVADING CANADA

' "The many friends of H. H. Scrape, known throughout the drug trade of Alabama as Dr.. Scrape, will be glad to learn of his splendid success with the Sterling Products, Inc, and the Bayer company" said George M. Plasance.
 "Just now this prince of good fellows and star salesman is spending the entire summer months opening up new Canadian territory for his firm by placing corps of salesmen from Nova Scotia to British Columbia"
 son to fear recurrence of the quake, wrote a story which, among other things, attracted the attention of Henry w. Grady, then in his prime as editor of the Atlanta Constitution.
 Grady appointed MT. Barrett as Washington correspondent of the Constitution, position which he held until 1897, when he bought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
PRAISE INDEED

"How is the service, sir?" asked the so- licitous restaurant proprietor.
 Excellent" replied the dry agent, thought fully readjusting his disguise. q don't mind saying, before put you under arrest, that in half hundred places I've visited recently haven't found conditions more closely approx imating the pre-Volstead era"
 PATTI f,o0H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14

Lifeguards at Ocean City, N. J., decided they'd call off their strike and continue to work for s15 week when metnaids offered to take their places. Nowadays no mans job is safe from feminine competition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
HARD JOB AHEAD

''Mr. Grabcoin tells me he is going to Paris. For business or7pleasure?"
 Neither. He is going to do some downright hard work, trying to persuade his son, Jack, to return to the land of the free"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
JUST LUCKY
seems to be the

Who is the little man who seems to be the lion of the evening""
 "Flipps, an aviator"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
come famous ?"

How did he become famous?" By risking his life while the fool-killer wasn't looking"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14
The silence, often, of pure innocence Persuades when speaking fails.
 Winters Tale.
A MORNING PRAYER

am wearied. Lord, with getting and doing and thinking and having. l would live thy life. O teach me to rest in theel Amen. M. s. B.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18

which is known as static" the SEN
ator went on. But that has not yet
been done.
Certainly great advances have
been made in the reduction OF this
form of disturbance, but it has not
yet been elimlnated-at present.
Il can only hope that II will be
eventually. l do not know.
But we hace been doing work on
wave lengths OF one or two meters.
There is no static on these lengths
and the waves may be reflected and
directed by mirrors in the same way
as light is reflected and directed"
Waves as short as these have never
been used commercially A little
while ago they were totally uneX-
plored And now Marconl is able
10 use them for radio transmission
over distances as great as 100 miles!
Privacy for Messages.
Utilization Of his method of reflect
ing waves toward one point will come
closer to bringing about secrecy In
the transmission Of radio messages
than any present means.
Attempts have been made many
times toward the focusing Of electric
waves. They never succeeded be-
cause the waves were too long. But
Marconi with his short wave of one
or two meters may accomplish the /
Marconls laboratory aboard the /
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
BY PAUL II. COOLEY


BY PAUL L. COOLEY
Americas Foremost Radio Authority
NEW YORK-Senator Guglielmo
Marconi, father OF wireless teleg-
raphy, has come to America to take
lesson in radio.
He will get Il from personal OBJ
servation OF 1he accomplishments
and problems OF the thousands OF
amateurs whose little antenna dot
the landscape OF the country and the
powerful stations which broadcast
programs night and day. Their prob
lens he is endeavoring to solve.
America" says Marconi, leads
the world in the development OF the
radio telephone and the methods of
broadcasting.
Europe is far behind. But II is
beginning TO pick up.
zone London daily has begun pub
fishing leading articles on radio two
or three times week. In the House
Of Commons there is a movement
under way to license certain stations
for broadcasting.
AT our Chelmsford works we are
building $4,000 receiving sets. The
interest is growing throughout all
Europe.
But noyhere is it so keen as
here"
Marconi received me in his study |
aboard his yacht Elettra, a floating
radio laboratory. He was most cor
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
CITY BALANCE In
NEARLY TWO MILLION

City Treasurer White reports the
following bank balances at the close
of business yesterday;
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
1lettra is a veritable wonderland.

Elettra is a veritable wonderland.
Radio messages are received au-
tomatically. No operator need listen
in. The signals are registered on a
strip of tape by high speed record
er attached to the receiving set.
The senator picked up a bit of the
tape. 1t was a perfect record of a
message from high power station
at Carnarvon, Wales. recorded while
the yacht lay at anchor in the North
River. New York.
1t was just one of many machines
on which Marconi is experimenting
with the hope OF eventually:
Reducing static interference.
Developing directional transmits
sion which would insure secrecy.
And making the range and speed
OF radio transmission greater.
Copyright, 1922, by NEA Service)
Evening journal., 1922-08-18

dial. had last seen him in Lon
don.
Il am taking this merely as a pleas
ure trip-with a little experimenting
on the side, he explained.
Combating Static.
Among these experiments have
been some OF the most important
ever undertaken TO eliminate the
great bugaboo of radio-static.
which interferes with reception of
wireless.
Some reports have said that we
have succeeded in eliminating that
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
j. C. BROWN DEAD

Joseph Chandler Brown, 20. OF
Talleyville, died yesterday. He was
proprietor of the grocery store in
Talleyville for many years. He was
a member of Rock Castle. knights
OF the Golden Eagle. Funeral SER
vices will be held from the late resi-
dence at 2.3O o'clock daylight time)
on Monday afternoon. Interment
will he in Grace Episcopal cemetery
in Talleyville.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18

Fine quality gingham. in sizes
actually up to a.. in most attrac-
tive styles for those who can
use these sizes: excellent vari-
ETY. of colors and patterns and
about two dozen attractive
models. Also a few remaining
S5.9S Russian Crash Dresses
from our own stock, reduced for
the day.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
TO THE RADIO AMATEUR
BY Senator Guglielmo Marconi
Father of Wireless

NEW YORK-Greetings!
From one amateur to another.
started as one. And that's
what l have always considered
myself since. l never want to be
called a university professor. or
a doctor.
l simply want TO be an anna
teur.
At all times the amateurs can
count on my support and the
benefit OF my experimenting.
Copyright. 1922, by NEA
Service)
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
w. III. RuRRIs DEAD.

Walter II. Burris. 60, died at his
home on the Brooks Farm. near
Greenville. last night. from heart
trouble. He was born in Smyrna
and spent the greater part Of his
life there. He is survived by his
wife and an adopted daughter, Miss
Elsie Morris. and two sisters. Mrs.
Hill and Mrs. Bentley. and three
brothers, Clement. John and Harry
Burris.
Funeral services will he held from
the late residence at 2 O'Clock day
light time) on Monday afternoon.
lnterment will be in Silverbrook
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
FAIL FRUITS.

Realistically shaped and tinted
fruits. including grapes. apples and
pears. are the most approved trim
mings for frocks. according TO =
dispatch from England.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
EOR FALL

Many new fall skirts are of home
spun or tweed, buttonholed witt
wool about the hem and on til
seams. They are most attractivi
when worn with sweaters to match
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
VELVET AND ERsnNE

Sapphire velvet and ermine, use,
in very small bands about the necI
and sleeves. are the trimmings use,
OF black velvet gowns with a Part
label.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
Largest Paid Circulation

velvet is trimmed with crystal ap-
plique in the form of grapes and
foliage. A one-sided drape gives it
an unusual line.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
New Wolfe Waists Value to $1.98

One Of those lucky finds
that come from combing
the wholesale market;
s1.9s and S29S values.
Three waist STYLES. one
blouse model, tucked and
trimmed with val and flet
lace insertion. Made for
the National Cloak and
Suit Co. and so labeled.
Only 16S OF them. Sizes
to 40.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18

These Oxfords are the
cream Of our higher-priced
White Summer ONfords. EX-
tremely good-looking models
with hand -welted soles. made
Of good quality white linen
and canvas. with military or
Cuban rubber or leather
heels. All sizes in some
style.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18
FOR SPORTS

Flaring coats of cretonne, worl
with white skirts. are popular at tn
fashionable beaches Usually a spor
hat matches the coat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-02-16
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

What promised to be rather dull
and quiet birthday turned out, on
Wednesday, February 9th, to be one of
the happiest natal days ever e&per-
fenced by Rev. ]. Albert Eyler. The
parsonage being under quarantine be-
cause of the illness of his little daugh-
ter, Anna Mary, with scarlet fever, he
had not so much as hoped to hear, be-
yond the walls of his own home, the
cheering words Happy Birthday"
however, during the day many friends
took advantage of the telephone and
the mails to tender their congratula-
lions and to extend their best wishes.
Many of these expressed regret that
the sociable, planned as a surprise in
honor of the pastors birthday, for
Wednesday evening, had to be called
off. Little did he dream that there
was one feature of that sociable that
the good people of st. Johns refused
to have called off. But there was one
such feature and on Wednesday after
noon at exactly five minutes of four
o'clock there was handed to him, by a
messenger from "Murdock's," per-
fectly innocent looking little package
which, upon opening, contained most
wonderful, solid gold, seventeen jew
eled Hamilton" watch and the lowell
est letter any pastor ever received
from his people. Such an expression
of love was simply overwhelming and
the latest reports from the parsonage
are that the Reverend is recovering
slowly. He wishes it to be understood
that his memory was not affected and
that he will never forget five minutes
Of four, February Sth, 1922, nor the
people who made that day be for him
4 red letter day.-Bedford( Pa Ga
zette.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-02-16
ANTI-RAT CAMPAIGN

BY using the school district as unit
and employing the services of nearly
all organizations interested in the pub
lie welfare a very successful anti-rat
campaign was recently put on in Utah.
One of the assistants of the Biological
Survey of the United States Depart
nent of Agriculture reports that H.
STA rats were caught in traps and
Killed by means other than poison. 1t
was of course impossible to determine
how many of the rodents were poison
ed, but altogether 1880 pounds of bar
ium carbonate poison We're used, and
thousands of the pests must have been
killed in this way. Dealers reported
that great numbers of traps were sold.
Various phases of the radiance work
were brought out in the different
classes in the schools, and repairing
buildings and rat-proof construction
work was taught to more than 10000
students in the manual training
classes. Approximately 10000 essays
and $1,000 posters and drawings on
rat eradication were submitted by 61,-
238 school children. 1t is estimated
that some 5000 people were reached
by demonstrations, bulletins, circulars,
etc.
A follow-up investigation brought
out some interesting facts concerning
conditions that foster rats. For in
stance, of the residents of Salt Lake
City reporting rats on the premises,
60 per cent kept chickens. A high
percentage of those reporting rats
lived either in poorly constructed
houses, kept no garbage receptacles,
or had piles of rubbish, boards and
other material lying around the place.
Such food supplies and shelter at
tract the rodents and give them good
opportunity to multiply. But such
concerted action as was taken in Utah
demonstrates the practicability of
eradication.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-02-16
PEACE DOLLAR" RAPED

Distribution of the silver peace"
dollars bearing the date 1921 has
stopped at the Government agencies,
and while Treasury Department Off
Gals have no information on the sub
ject, they are under the impression
that no more of the peace dollars will
be issued. They command slight
premium.
A total of $1,0O6,473 of the series
of 1921 were coined of which $4,000
were distributed through the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York. 1t is re
ported that the die may be entirely
changed because of criticisms of the
dollar. The principal criticism is
that the wings of the eagle are close
by the side of the bird instead of out
stretched, as in every other coin on
which the American eagle is repro
duced.
Reports that the new dollar has
been criticised by bankers because it
would not "stack" are untrue. EX-
perienced bank tellers declare that
the new dollar stacks as does the old
one.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-02-16
IN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

J. Stewart Amman, Emmitsburg, has
been appointed to a position in the
Internal Revenue Service, with head
quarters in Washington. During the
past week Mr.. AMMAN has been in the
Office of Collector Galen S. TAFT, Bal
timore, in connection with his new
duties and will take up his work in
Washington next week.
Mr.. AMMAN, who is Republican, is
chairman of the State Central Com
mittee, a member of the county COM
mittee and one Of the leading party
men of the county. He was formerly
q member of the Board of County
Commissioners and for some time
was commissioner and burgess of EN-.
mitsburg. Several times his name had
been mentioned in connection with
State Senator.
He is well-known business man
made a good record as County Com
missioner and has long been active In
Republican politics. His new position
will not require him to lose residence
in Emmitsburg.