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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
MODIFIED PROHIBITION FAVORED
 N-DIGEST'S POLL

The first returns in the Literary Digest's nationwide poll on prohibition and the sol der bonus indicate a pronounced wet senti- ment in the United States The bonus ballots are about equally divided. This showing is made in a count of approximately 100, ,000 ballots, but 100000 were distributed, and it is too early yet to reach definite con clusion as to the final results.
 Nevertheless, it is interesting to note that the early voters oppose the continuance and enforcement of the prohibition law by two to one This does not mean, however, that they are against the prohibition amendment. It is hard to find anybody, outside of an in significant ''wet' minority, who wants to re- turn to the old order of things. That the sa- loon was an unmitigated evil and whisky a curse to the country is generally admitted a drink occasionally.
 There would probably be anti-prohibition agitation at the present time if the prohibition amendment had been less drastic and had not been designed to cut off at one fell sweop all forms of alcoholic drinks, matter how mild This fact is what is causing the "dry' leaders concern, and is giving comfort to those who favor a modified form of prohibition No doubt it also accounts for the "wet" votes cast in the Digest's referendum. Some kind of prohibition law is approved by ra- tio of 72,000 to 22,50o.
 The three questions asked were
 Apo you favor the continuance and strict enforcement of the eighteenth amendment and Volstead law?
 B-Do you favor modification of the Vol stead law to permit light wines and beers?
 C-Do you favor repeal of the prohibition amendment?
 The answers were as follows: In favor of the first question, 32, ,445 of the second, 39,- 665; of the third, 22,547. The vote on the sol died bonus was 46,6O9 for and 47,469 against compensation.
 Ballots from rural districts, from women voters and from sections where dry senti- ment is admittedly strong may make decided changes in what appears to be the "wet" sen- timent of the country, but the weak part of the prohibition armor is the Volstead law, fact of which the "wets' are well aware, and they are depending on its unpopularity to Help them in their fight against prohibition. It is reason ably safe to predict that there is not one chance in a million to repeal the eighteenth amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
SOUTH IS MAKING NEW STRUCTURAL RECORD

Construction contracts awarded in the southern states during the first six months of the year almost double the awards made in the same period last year. They total $25S,- o00,000 compared with $129, ,O0O in 1921. With one-half the year gone, construction contracts awarded are' practically three fourths of those for the whole of the pre- ceding year.
 Some of the details are interesting. Road, street and bridge work stands out conspicuous ly with total of $66,0oo,o00 of contracts let and SIPS, ,O0Oo of contracts to be let
 Contracts for miscellaneous buildings, in cluding hospitals, theatres, industrial plants, utilities, warehouses, garages and the like, total $63,O00,0oo, with an estimated total of $12,000, ,0000 to be awarded.
 School building construction has been es- pecially active, the total being reported as S32,000,o0o of contracted work completed or under way and $74,ooO,OoO to be awarded.
 Dwellings alone for the six months foot up $27 ,000, ,0S0 in actual construction.
 The south is showing the nation that it is prospsrUus. Its rally from the effects of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
GOOD RADIO WEATHER

"Dame Nature has been more than kind to us in the operation of our broadcasfing sta tion," said George Miller, operator of W Y, the radiophone broadcasting station of the Alabama Power company
 'We started broadcasting the art of local musicians in the latter part of April and have since then run our station every night in the week and not once has it rained during our broadcasting hour
 "Ths has not only been fortunate for the artists in coming to and from the station, but sending conditions are better in dry weather and the phenomenal distances we have broad casted are due in no small measure to the kind ness of the weather man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
INDUSTRIAL PEACE IN AMERICA
 MUST COME FIRST

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" might be paraphrased to fit President Hard ing. No crown he wears, but his power is greater than that of any surviving monarch in the world and with his first term but half over, he is facing problems that emphasize the cares and responsibilities of the nations chief executive.
 The republican party, going into power shortly after the World war ended, fell heir to a rare accumulation of troubles, for which memorable fate rather than the democratic party, was to blame MT. Harding, an amia- ble, easy-going gentleman, probably knew enough about the tasks he was undertaking not to expect easy sailing. If he did he must be a sorely disappointed man. He could not, of course, anticipate all the problems he would have to solve, but the average citizen knew that the after effects of the war would be hard to overcome and it was plain to see that the republican party had it's work cut out.
 With the best intentions, with desire to conciliate everybody and make political life in
 
 cerned, MT. Harding has played in hard luck. He has been charged with not asserting himself with sufficient force as a eader There is mo- body else in the republican party who seems competent to do that Certainly Congress has drifted along in deplorable fashion and the time has come when MT. Harding, whether he likes it or not, must show a more aggressive policy.
 The railroad strike is becoming increasingly dangerous. The coal strike is also causing grave concern. Both of these controversies must be settled and at once, if the nation is to be spared a crisis which will be more serious and more inimical to the public well fare than anything that happened during the World war. Thus far, MT. Harding and his advisers have made little progress, chiefly be- cause they have not been firm enough. It is all very we'll to say the government stands for this and that, but mere statements don't go very far unless the weight of the government is unmistakably placed behind them.
 As long as the railroads and their employees and the coal operators and the miners are per mitted to argue against government decrees and find fault with its well-meant suggestions, they going to do it. It is about time for showdown. The rights of the American peo- pie are at stake.
 Putting aside for the time being the ad- ministration's legislative program, including the badly muddled< tariff bill, the soldier bonus, and the ship subsidy the most pressing prob lem before MT. Harding is providing some way to restore peace in two of the countrys g, eat est industries, on which the very life of the nation depends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
LETTERS TO EDITOR
HEARS OF SUDDEN DEATH

To the Editor of The Age-Herad;
 We have just noted with deep regret the re- cent sudden death of MT. Barrett, president of your publication.
 I write to offer my deepest sympathy of what I know is great loss both to his per sona friends and business associates. Very truly yours, L. B. PALMER, Manager American Newspaper Publishers As
 sociation.
 New York, July II, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
BELIEVES BOOM WOULD FADE

q see that the newspapers are discussing seriously the Ford boom for President" said M. V. Henry, county treasurer. Most of the discussions seem to indicate that Henry Ford has found his place in the manufacturing field, and that it would be unwise for him to enter any political campaign.
 "Why not give him a lease on Muscle Shoals and the reported Ford-for-President boom would fade away. Provided he is given con trol of the giant water project his mind woull be occupied with it's development and l be- lieve he would discourage any attempts to place him in the presidential chair l see that the agricultural committee has recommended his bid, and I believe the matter will be forced to a vote soon in the House."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
OH. UNCLE SAM

Aboard the Lasker kicker boats The tourists throng with dusty throats
 And visions most entrancing; Ere long the deep-voiced whistle blows And down the bay liner goes
 While every heart is dancing. Beyond the three-mile limit rolls The broad Atlantic-thirsty souls
 Are well aware what's coming; They haven't journeyed very far Before Hbbbub in the bar
 Shows business is humming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15

war has been fully as quick as that of any other section.
 In this new era of construction the south finds itself with home factories producing all that is required in construction, even to struc. tural steel and wire mill products
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
WORD JUGGLING

"The speaker seems to be truly gifted"
 He's been talking for an hour about noth- ing"
 That's the point Pm making. The way he losses words about reminds me of juggler manipulating gold and silver balls It's a pretty performance, but it doesn't mean any thing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
A TIP FoR cANpIpATEs

My pockets are full of candidates cam paign cards, and still they eome"
 Some enterprsing candidate could make it worth whilevto receive one of his cards"
 Howl"
 By having a coupon attached, good for ad- mission to movie show, soft drink or personally selected cigar"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
NOT SO PLAUSIBLE

What the burglars defense?" Shell shock"
 "Eh?"
 "He claimed that he got so used to diving into craters and dugouts during the war he couldn't resist climbing into residence when he saw window open"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15

huntsville Telegram: E. ". Barrett has written s30.'' "Ned Brace,' the pen name of the editor, will not be signed to another ticle in The Age-Herald. America has lost one of it's foremost editors and publishers, Alabama has lost one of it's best citizens and Birmingham has suffered an incalculable loss, for Ed Barrett has gone and Ed Barrett was truly a part of Birmingham. For 25 years MT. Barrett has occupied position in Bir- mingham civic affairs enjoyed by few He has always taken a part in everything for the upbuilding of the city, and it was for pure love of his city that he always stood for what he thought was best, whether his ideas were the most popular with the masses or not. From newspaper correspondent for Henry Grady's Atlanta Constitution to editor and publisher of the Birmingham Age-Herald. That was MT. Barrett's record, and because of that he knew he always understood the trials of those work ing for him, and they loved him.
 It is fitting that the southern pub fishers should be gathering at Asheville that they may pay due tribute to their member o has gone MT. Barrett's de ,tN will be fe't every newspaper office in the south-the pro- fession has lost one of itsi biggest men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS

t''Ths patient is violent.a
 Before his Breakdown he led jazz or- chestra."
 'I sec"
 And he still thinks he's calling on the saxo- phones."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
HIS PET AVERSION

''You don't object to your stenographer bobbing her hair?"
 Not a bit" said MT. Dubwaite.. Neither do I mind if she bobs her skirt, but Pm pre- pared to make her present of a pair of scis- sors any time she wants to trim the frinige off" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15

Here's pretty howdy-do. A transfer man says the Civil war belle wore a dozen petti- coats-accuracy of this statement not guar anteed-but travelled with a single trunk or carpet bag, while the modern miss who wears little as the law allows, needs 20 trunks and half dozen boxes.
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 Signal bells, sounded from observation posts, are being used to warn moonshners in the West Virginia mountains of dry raiders. A good idea for day alarms, but what's to pre- vent dry agents from snoop;ng around under the cover of darkness?
 
 Negroes have established golf club at Westfield, N. J. Still, we venture to say that if colored citizen strolled across the links while a tournament was in progress and rat tied pair of dice he could get plenty of ac- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15

It sorrows with the south that one of its loved citizens is gone. It grieves with Birmingham over a vacancy in it's circle that cannot be filled; and to the family of the dead loved one it offers it's sincerest condolences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
SAYS NEW SYSTEM PRACTICAL.

It IS cStiiildttu tHdI uHuSf OuT pItStHt SyS- tenn of land titles and abstracts that the av- craze cost of transferring parcel of real estate, including the abstract continuation and attorneys fees totals about $50, nearly all of which could be saved if the Torrens system should be adopted, said Jeff M. Yielding, local real estate man.
 "The present system in it's antique working necessitates the services of several lawyers. in some instances, when the same work could be put through under the Torrens system by one lawyer in very simplified manner" industrial and religious life of the Birmingham district. He bent all of his varied powers as a business man ard writers looking toward the simultaneous development of Birmingham and his life work, The Age-Herald.
 Edward Barrett was always direct and high ly objective. He pushed to the point. He was a man of pungency and force, and yet withal he was friendly, with an integrity that maue him stand by his friends with sincerity un- questioned,
 Editor Barrett was of energy, force and power. Choosing a profession that fe- quires the hardest work and most gruelling application his death was no doubt hastened by over application. Had he thought more of his vital force and exerted less power in his work, no doubt his days would have been heightened
 , Alabama loses a man of constructive vision, of dynamic energy and kindly poise.
 Wetumpka Herald: The editor of an Ala bama weekly comes with sigh of grief, 3 flower of memory and tribute of the high est respect to the bier of the late Edward W. Barrett beloved editor of The Birmingham Age-Herad The news of the unexpected passing of this splendid figure in American journalism casts >cloud of sorrow over all of Alabama whose dark shadow extends to all parts of the state and even abroad where he was loved and honored. An outstanding figure in the political, social and journalistic circles of the states, he possessed personal magnetism and charm that made all his ac- quaintances his close friends.
 Mr. Barrett was a human and lovable man, who helped to make life finer and brighter for all with whom he came in contact. His life was animated by sense of justice and he loved The Age-Herald so we'll that he was a friend in every true sense of the word of every other newspaper and it's editor, the small ones in equal proportion to the largest ones. The newspaper profession is poorer now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
TRIBUTE FROM DR. DENNY

Dr. George H. Denny, president of the Uni versisy of Alabama, has written the following tribute to the late editor of The Age-Herald;
 "The University of Alabama feels deeply the loss of MT. Barrett. He was profoundly interested in it's progress Only six weeks ago he was on the campus mingling with friends. He rejoced Gin the upbuilding of the institution and expressed pride and satis- faction in it's achievements. He pledged the utmost co-opefation in the campaign projected for larger resources.
 "For a quarter of century have known Mr. Barrett. I had the honor to serve for decade as president of his alma mater, Wash ington and Lee, where he spent two happy years of his youth. He wanted me to come to Alabama. He assured me of his unflagging support, and he kept the faith
 "We shall miss him in future years, espe- cially as we now mourn his departure. He stood for the upbuildng of Alabama indus traly, economically and socially. He was one of a comparatively rare group of men and women who fully realize that this can De done only if the educational structure of the commonwealth is thorough and sound.'
 LABOR BOARD DECISION EXTREMES
 "We believe it would be both fitting and practicable for the railroad labor board to take up the question of adjusting the differ ences between the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad and their employees" said A. H. Gather, editor of the Southern Labor Re view
 "The Review sent telegram to MT. Hooper and Mir. Jewell requesting them to bring about settlement of this strike along with the re- cent strike.
 These men have been out over year on account of the railroad refusing to abide by the decision of the labor board. No more he- roc struggle has ever been witnessed than that engaged in by these men, Not one single act of violence has occurred by the men on strike, numbering about 200 men in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15

Birmingham Reporter: MT. Barrett, editor of the Birmingham Age-Herald, and one of the foremost editors and citizens of America, died in the bathing pool at Roebuck Springs Sum- day evening while in company with party of friends. To say the least it was sad and shocking news. MT. Barrett was a man of de- csion, clear in his opinion, not vascilating, and thoroughly understood. All of us admired him for his wonderful success as a newspaper edi- tor and developer. And above all he is re- spected for the pronounced and unwavering stand that he took for Birmingham, his com. munity pride and sectional interest. His paper was continuously explaining impor- tant situation as regards the care of certain group life and section differences and ex- perience and knowledge of one section su- perior to the experience and knowledge of other sections. While many utterances of his publication were not agreed to by The Re porter there never was a time when we thought the editorial columns of The Age Herald were not the honest opinion of the staff and that without the common malice and race prejudices so generously discussed. That he wrought well within 56 years is also be- yond question; he buided for Birmingham and the SouCh WonuerIul agency-lne Age-her- ald-and the institution must go to his credit. That America has lost one of it's best citi- zens is little part of the consideration, when we think of the loss of Editor Barrett.
 Tampa Tribune The south has lost one of it's ablest editor publishers, Edward Ware Bar rett, editor and publisher of the Birming- ham Age-Herald, who died suddenly while in seeming perfect health, Sunday evening, in his home city.
 "Ed'' Barrett, as every one called him, was a truly constructive newspaper man. He had in him the elements of success, and he knew those clements existed in his state and in the south. Since 1897 he has striven to place the constructive upbuilding idea above the destruc- tive principle, in press in business and in social life.
 He. was fighter for the right, man who had no fear when setting out on the road he had chosen. He knew the south, he knew Alabama, and he knew Birmingham. This knowledge he turned to the good of all three, and today much that has been attained in the new south is attributed to "Ed' Barrett.
 The Tribune mourns with the whole circle of editors and publishers over the loss to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-15
MORE PRoFITEERING

"A superb view from your veranda," re- marked the guest.
 "We call attention to it in our advertise ments,' said the proprietor of summer hotel
 And I'm glad-to know this is one at traction you don't charge for.
 "Well, that's true, but you can get much better view of the scenery through pair of our field glasses. We rent 'em for $1 day" that his life is over, and leaders in every walk of life over the entire state feel distinct sense of loss.
 He was our friend and we shall daily miss his strong, true personality in the pages of the child of his brains and energy, the splendid daily newspaper which he edited for 25 years
The Washington times., 1922-12-21
Slayer
Of W|EE,|S
DYING
Edgar G. Frady, Wealthy Auto
Dealer. Undsrgoss Operation
at Miami, Fla.

MIAMI. Fla, Dec. 21.-Suffering
from an acute condition Of chronic
kidney trouble. Edgar C. Frady,
charged with the murder Of his
wife In a hotel here last February,
IL not expected to live until his
| trial Ia called two weeks from now.
This Ia the opinion expressed to.
day by DIR. Il. M. Jones, chief ply
sician for the prisoner, who now
is occupying a ward In Riverview
Hospital.
Yesterday Frady underwent q
blood TRANSMISSION. his nurse, Miss
w. X. Jones. volunteering for the
operation. The patient was report
ed improved somewhat following
this, the full result of which can
not be told for several days. ac-
cording to his doctors. In the
meantime the prisoners condition
is considered grave.
Frady's trial 10 set for January
Is. Last fall he was released on
$4,000 personal bond in the Palm
Beach county circuit court on plea
by his counsel that he would not
live to stand trial II kept confined
in the Dade county Jail. Immedi-
ately after having given bond.
Frrady entered a hospital In Chi
cago. where he underwent an op-
Grafton. He had recovered suff-
ciently to be returned here a few
fdayY ago. when he was borne on
a stretcher from the train to River
I view Hospital.
Frady ia charged with having fol-
loRssd MS wife here from Chicago
and shooting her In her hotel room
here. She - said to have charged
him with the shooting before her
death. At the same time Frady
was found in an adjoining room
dangerously gashed from knife
wounds about the throat. At the
time Frady was reputed to be
wealthy Chicago automobile dealer.
The Washington times., 1922-12-21
HATS. Of
LACE, PARIS
FANCY
High Crowns and Wide Brims
in Black and White to
Frame Pretty Faces.
BY ALICE LANGELlER.
Cosmopnlitnn News Service.

PARIS, Dec. 21.-With the open.
ing Of the winter casinos along the
Riviera, Dame Fashion is bringing
out new fancies for fashionable
evening wear.
Beautiful bits of lace are being
made up into full dress hats. They
are made of finest chantilly. with
gold or silver threads outlining the
light trimming design. The crown
is made rather high with a very
wide brim of lace stretched across.
having no pleats nor gathers. 1t
10 as light and diaphanous as the
wings Of a blue bottle fly.
Very little trimming 10 used,
sometimes a fan-shaped piece is set
beneath the brim above the ears,
making q kind of frame to the
face. Then again there are soft
wool brush stickups for either side
Of the crown or merely a narrow
band of gold or silver braid.
Black and white are the favorite
shades. for they can be worn with
everything. Brown ones are also
popular. very plain without blade
Of trimming. the lace itself forms
the decoration and there are end.
less varieties to choose from.
Set off by long oriental ear rings
and topped off by a stunning eve.
ming gown, these lace hats promise
to be triumph of the season.
The Washington times., 1922-12-21
STOLEN CAR AND TAG ARE
CLUES IN MINT ROBBERY

DENVER, Dec. 21.--A stolen au-
tomobile or stolen license plate
and another car abandoned near the
scene Of the 100000 United States
mint robbery were the chief objects
lof investigation by the police In
their search for the three bandits
Tn Mondays holdup.
hN-s pcarby garages are being
checked fSr. q stolen car and a
stolen license plate. the Colorado tag
on the bandits car having been re-
ported "a $1,000, the tag taken from
q Brighton (Col) grocer's machine
n month ago.