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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
POINCARE BATTLES THE SABRE

France is again threatening to occupy the Ruhr district if she does not obtain satisfac- tory reparations guarantees. Poincare still advocates direct action for collecting the German indemnity. While Clemenceau is telling the American people that his nation is not militaristie, the French premier rattles the sabre at home. A dispatch from Paris says that majority of the reparations com mission members oppose Poincare's plan, but "there is a growing feeling that the French government will soon be in position where it will be forced to take independent meas ures against Germany" because the pro- posed inter-allied financial conference at Brussels may not be held, and if the meet ing is called the prospects for an agreement are uncertain. January 15 is the date fixed for occupation of the Ruhr, if the French demands are not met. That will probably cause little uneasiness in Germany, which is growing accustomed to ultimatums from France.
 Poincare proposes a reduction of the Ger man indemnity to approximately 5o,000,000 900 gold marks, on condition that the French debt to Great Britain be cancelled. He would also raise large international loan, of which half would be devoted to the stabilzation of the German mark and the remainder to repa- rations payments to France. The French premier is willing to grant moratorium of several years to Germany, but would require rigid guarantees and complete control of German finances by separations commis- sion.
 This plan, which Poincare will place before the allied premiers, does not offer prac- tical solution of the muddled reparations problem, and it isn't likely that it will be accepted. It will merely start another wrangle among the allies, while Germany looks on and makes the best of their dissen- sion. The threat of direct action by France, which she has tried to hold as club over Great Britain, Is getting to be an old story. France could not afford to break with Great Britain by invading Germany on her own re- sponsibility, and she knows it quite as well as the British do. Incidentally, the Germans know 1t also. A reduction in the German in- demnity, based on cancellation of the French debt to England, would not be a re- duction at all, So far as France is concerned. By not having to pay her debt to Great Brit ain she would be compensated for what she failed to get from Germany. The German mark must be stabilized before an interna- tional loan can be floated, and as for the French demand that German finances be placed under the control of the allied govern ments, it will meet with strong protest from Germany, though she should be induced to begin systematic deflation of her currency. Poincare has been accused of wanting to throttle Germany. That course of action will never solve the separations problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
MIGRANTS NOT. WELCOME

The city authorities of Birmingham say that they don't propose to keep open house for vagrants this winter. A repetition of con- ditions which existed last year will not be permitted to occur again, according to reports emanating from the city hall. "Work CT Move On" is a slogan that every city should adopt, especially in the south. where there IS large migration from the north when cold weather begins, most of the arrivals being tramps who are not looking for work, but chance to keep warm and live without working
 Birmingham was overrun with such men last winter. As no provision had been made to cope with this problem, hundreds slept at night in tho corridors of the city hall and made it headquarters during the day. The treatment given them was prompted by hu- mane motives, but in a majority of cases it was not deserved. For one who wanted work and eagerly accepted a job offered him. there were dozen who declined. Some amusing stories were told of the way these sgentlemen of leisure' demanded high wages for their services and specified in meticulous detail just what they were willing to do. Few of them had any liking for hard, manual laDOfs T lnallyy WueH toiu tiiae II eiaSy ~AuiA V work they would be arrested for vagrancy, ths visitors quickly disappeared. It Is good idea to let them know in advance this year that they will no longer find 1t quite so easy to impose on a sympathetic public. There Is labor shortage throughout the country, and there is no es use for an able bodied man being out of Y .rk, if he really wants a job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
LYNCHING, A STATE PROBLEM

The Dyer anti-|ynching bill is an imprae- tical and unnecessary piece of legislation. Southern members of the Senate are on solid. constitutional grounds in opposing it, and, thanks to their determined stand, it will probably never become law. The bill is dl- rected chiefly against the south, although numerous instances might be cited to prove that Iynching is not sectional Crimes of this nature are committed in every part of the country. Assertions that the south con dones lynching and is not making progress in checking it are untrue. Governor Kilby has vigorously prosecuted lynchers in Alabama and obtained convictions. There is less mob violence in this state than ever before be- cause of the prompt and effective measures taken to prevent lynchings and to punish per sons guilty of such crimes, as we'll as those officials who fail to do their duty. Some states are more backward than others, but substantial progress is being made toward eradcating lynching. The example set by a. number of southern states in making coil- scientious effort to end mob violence is hay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
THE CREEKS GRAVE MISTAKE

The reported execution of the Greek ex-
 premiers, ministers and army general, ai-
 .ged to be responsible for the campaign
 against the Turks and for concealing from the people the danger involved in Constan- tines return to the throne, has resulted in the breaking off of British diplomatic rela- tions. It is recalled that Great Britain under similar circumstances broke off diplomatic relations with Serbia in 1903, because of the execution of certain political offenders. For public servants to be put to death for fol flowing a policy they believe to be for the xood of their country is to destroy the very principle of democracy, for, to all intents and spurposes, Greece is popular government.
 Also, little credence can be placed in the xhargs that the victims of Greek justice ,,pere able to keep from the Greek people !,Ihe probable consequences of recalling Con- Ttantine. The press of every nation was full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
The Peoples Forum
Appreciates Muscle Shoals Policy

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 It is with pleasure that we note the very fine editorial on Muscle Shoals development and the Henry Ford offer, as contained in your issue of November IT. We take it that this editorial indicates changed policy in The Age-Herald, insofar as the Musc.e Shoals-Henry Ford offer is concerned, and am writing to express to you the apprecia- tion of the members of our organization and say to you that in this policy your paper will have our most hearty cooperation.
 The Age-Herald is the logical metropolitan paper for the Muscle Shoals district for many reasons, chief of which is that your early edi- tion reaches Muscle Shoals hours ahead of other morning editions; your full edition reaches this city and points east of this city several hours ahead of the Memphis papers. Again thanking you for your fine editorial of November IT, beg to remain,
 FRANK N. JULIAN, President Sheffield Muscle Shoals Chamber
 of Connherce.
 Sheffield, Ala, Nov. 20, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
BIRMINGHAM INVITES THEM

Not only are new factories coming to Bir- mingham and successful manufacturers ex- banding operations in response to demand for increase in their productivity to supply a growing and broadening trade, but those financial and investment concerns which fol- low success and development of industry find here an inviting field for the use of their
 money. Large insurance companies not heretofore in this section have opened of- fees here, some of them making Birming- ham their southern headquarters. On the day that an important industry announced large increase in capital stock in order to provide for needed expansion, one of the large bond and mortgage houses of the mid dle west located an Alabama state manager in Birmingham, having decided that this state is an excellent field for investment in gilt-edged city property loans, and Birming- ham the logical center of operations for con- ducting that business in Alabama. The in- dustries come first They produce the pay rolls and the population. There follow the mercantile houses and diversified industries which supply the varied wants of populous community. In time there is a surplus of capital over and above that which is imme- diatelv employed, and which invites invest frferr i'm arels, apartment houses and other gilt-edged reM estate improvement. Banks accumulate surplus which they seek wisely to invest. The community has then arrived at that state where the largest financial and investment houses find 1t to advantage to make loans and place their securities. This is the stage which Birmingham has reached. There is noted growing trend on the part of important financial concerns to regard this field of investment at It's true value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
AMERICAN TOURISTS
From the Los Angeles Times.
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From the Los Angeles Times.
 An English observer says that the American traveller is usually an ar rogantl person. He seems eiaringly conscious of his own superiority and is absolutely confident that any per son who cannot speak his tongue must be an inferior. The scholar and scientist in Italy, Germany or Spain is treated almost contemptuously by the retired American plumber. Ii is the cock-sure and audacions American tourist who has impaired the reputation of the country in the eyes of the wor,u. However, tnc English tourist IS not renowned for his modesty snG discretion. We seem to be brothers under the skin. Maybe it goes with the language. Is it true that tie English tongue is not the language of politcness, courtesy and tact?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30

ing beneficial effect whichwill be felt more and more by neighboring commonwealths.
 The Dyer bill is another attempt to cens tralize authority in the federal government and take from the states the right to en- force their own laws. Every state is already equipped with the legal machinery to cope with lynching. There is no necessity for federal interference, which would result in duplication of authority, would add to the expense of government and would still fur ther complcate law enforcement at time when there is demand for more econom- ical and more efficient enforcement of the laws already on the statute books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
ONE TURKISH REFORM
From the Montgomery Advertiser.

From the MOntR0mcfy Adveftlser.
 Caliph Abdul Effendi, who succeeds to the Sutan's place at Constantinople. has one wife and one child and has fired the ST wives and dancing girls recently deserted by his frantic predecessor. It is said that this cleanup policy of the new Sultan will restore peace to the palace for the first time in cen turies. At least two Sultans have opened their veins and died because they were bones of contention among palace wives. When public opinion in Turkey will stand for such ajshake-up as this it shows that even Turk can change his mind, if given time in which to think matters over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
A Timely Editorial
Horsemen of the Old School From the New York Herald.

From IHe NeW lork 1eFaiu.
 Occasionally man whose life has been spent among horses and who refuses to give the motor car credit for any good quality except its util- ity furnishes a surprise to New Workers who do not recall the time when the horse drew not only pleas ure vehicles but the street cars as well. Thus the other day Father Bill Daily, known as the Sage of Hartford, once power on the run ming turf and the developer of clever jockeys, appeared on Third avenue driving a pony to regulation run about and leading two thorough breds.
 csIt is almost 50 years since Daly was first seen on the metropolitan turf. Today his head is without a gray hair, and though his stable has dwindled to a couple of selling plat CTS he is strong for the horse. Even in getting from one race course to another his thoroughbreds walk in stead of luxuriating, as do the mem- bers of other stables, in motor vans with padded sides.
 / Most of those who knew Father Bills training methods when his stable was home for cripples are dead, but there are some who recall the resourcefulness of the man from Connecticut. They still tell the story of how he plunged his artifi- cial foot into tub of boiling water to win a bet from an agent of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals who came to arr rest him for treating horse having foot trouble with water alleged to be too hot. The money was wagered after the agent had felt the tempera- ture of the bath. It was an exccri- ence that agent never lived down.
 Father Bills training of sound horse consisted of running him as often as possible. If the horse couldn't win, then whip out for sec ond or third place was Daly's policy, and it's efficacy at one time was shown in rows of houses and a hotel in Hartford which he owned.
 About the last of the old school which included Pa Bradley of Vir- ginia, Daily represents bygone era of the turf. Bradley was a Spartan in his training methods also. He owned horse called Blitzen which richly, deserved the title of the iron horse. Bradley ran Blitzen mile andA a furlong in the mud at Sheepshead Bay on a Saturday, walked him to Bay Ridge on Sunday morning, worked him a mile that same evening at Gutenberg, and when the horse was beaten in mile and a quarter race by Banquet on Monday he remarked that .,sshua. meaning his colored ~Ja stant, Joshua Jones. must have iSt ..itzen fill up on Jeems river fodder"
 There were tough horses in the days when Father Bill Daly and Pa Bradley snatched an odd race now and then from the Lorillards, Del- monts, Dwyers and other magnates of the turf. One thing was certain about the horses they ran: they were never short of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
My Favorite Stories
 By IRWIN s. COBB
THE MISTAKE OF MIR. RINCLING

In his early circus days John Ringing was standing in front of one-ring tent in Mich igan, acting as the ticket taker. To him there walked up man who was followed by a pack of youngsters.
 Count these boys" said the newcomer, briskly.
 Ringling let the lads go in one by one until the last of them was under canvas.
 'Thirty-seven in all,v he said. 'That will be $1S.50."
 "Eighteen-fifty" echoed the stranger; "for what?"
 Admissions" said Ringling. Fifty cents head for those kids"
 Submissions be durned," said the stranger. q didn't ask you to admit lem; l asked you to count em." Copyright 1922. by the McNausht Syndicate, Incl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Adrift With the Times
Age creepth On

RB0 CfSePth Os- I remember, remember, It was very long ago, When sat up up the gallery To see throbbing show. The villain was wicked cuss, The heroine was fair, The hero quite noble chap And brave beyond compare. Upon that tawdry little stage, Where each one played part, witnessed scenes of mirth and woe That touched my boyish heart. There may be better dramas now And finer artistry, But the thrills are gone that once were
 mine
 When I sat in the gallery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
He'd Better Detour

Visitors from the north are always well come to this our more or less sunny south, but the type of "touristY who travels in ham with the expectation that kind-hearted public will pay the expenses of sojourn here this winter, will be given his choice of going to work or going right on through to points further south. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Too Many Transients

"A parking law for Birmingham is a necessity" said Charles G. Davis, president of the Birmingham Automobile club. "I hope that the city commission will do as it has in. dicated, and adopt such an ordi- nance. Trainloads of out-of-town cars come into Birmingham each day, with the result that home cars are crowded from all the parking places. This is particularly true in the business district. Frequently I have had to park my car near the court house and walk several blocks to my office in the Tutwiler hotel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Alabama Press
Bumper Syrup Crop

From the Alexander City Outlook.
 The syrup crop in Alabama is big one this year, but until people learn to make it so it will not go to sugar, they are not going to realize as much from their crop as they should realize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Entert.inment For Tenn

"The Exchange club will be hosts to the Mississippi A. & M. football team and their rooters Thanksgiving Day" said Charlie Brown. coacli of Birmingham- Southern college. ssThe boys will be met at the station, dined. taken for automobile rides and otherwise cared for. They will arrive Wednesday night, and will be guests of the Exchange club until their departure."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30

Dean Inge of St. Paul,s, London, thinks American "kultur" is brewing trouble in the world. Americans are likely to turn Brit ish and French towns into duplicates of Main Street." he declares. If that ever happens the lure of foreign travel will cease to exist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Reckless Exposure

It is commonly believed that thinly-clad flapper can stand any amount of exposure, Birmingham fared forth on a raw, gusty day without putting on thick coat of paint and it required the combined efforts of three doctors to save her from pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
For a Briefer Code

From the Houston Post.
 Former Vice President Marshall would substitute the Ten Commandments for all law A code of such brevity would be exf ceedingy attractive, but the Decalogue IS rather unpopular in this country, or we miss our guess badly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Taliadega'. Big Pig
From the Talladega Home.

From the Talladega Home.
 Hartselle's 700-pound dressed hog, as recorded in The Age-Herald, was whopping 24-months' old porker, but we have been watching in vain for the record of one that would tip the beam at 1000 pounds when dressed, which was the weight of Poland China killed in Talla- dega several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
FRANCE IS WAKING UP
From the Brooklyn Earle

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Almost over night tlle Paris press has ceased its exultant applause of Turkish victories. There is grow ming to wonder whether Poincare's sive demands and the editorial writ CTS of the French capital are begin- nign to wonder whether Poincare's policy of unlimited support of the Turks will advantage France in the end. The French premier was obliged to defend his Near East pol icy in the French chamber. and took the occasion to speak more softly about neighbor England than he has done in some time.
 Even France has realized, some what belatedly, to be sure, that the Turks have gone wild in their de- mands. The armistice convention signed at Mudros in 1918, and the Mudania agreement signed few weeks ago, are alike ignored by Renal and his representatives They are assuming absolute control of Constantinople, ignoring the capitu- lations, and voicing demands which would exclude the French from Syria as well as the British from Mesopotamia. According to the Turks. their defeat of the Greeks in 1922 wipes out their defeat by the allies in 1918. All is as it was be- fore the war.
 It is easy to imagine what. will happen at Lausanne if the allies face Kemal's delegates at the peace cop esrence with divided counsels. Last minute efforts to agree upon 8 com mon program are now under way. They must succeed if the Turks arg not to be left in control. Mean- while the United States observer, with his five demands safely en- sconced in his pocket, is getting ready to sit on the side lines. Who ever may win. he will be able to say that hs d ~othing to help the losing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Candy for Christmas

"Youngsters and swecthearts are credited with eating most of the candy that is produced" said J. F. Johnson, candy salesman from New Orleans. But proof that this is im- possible is shown by the great de- mand for candy to supply the holi- day trade Orders for candy indi- cate that everybody wants candy for Christmas, and dealers are prepared to supply any dema 1is that may be made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
TAGGING THE HUMAN RACE

From the Detroit Free Press.
 A plan emanating from New York involves finger printing every man in the United States and mak- ing every one carry an identifica- ton card. Why not make people wear license tags like automobilea!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30

Some of the gentlemen in Congress cant get over the fact that Pierce Butler, appoint ed to the supreme court bench, served as corporation lawyer. Without defending the appointment, one may ask how many mem bers of Congress, at one time or another, have done the same thing?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Call for MT. Barnumi

"An amusing incident occurred in connection with our free scales the other day." said w. E. Wilson, state manager of the Toledo Scales company. "A corpulent negro woman stepped up on the 250-pound scales in front of our Fifth avenue store, and I saw her shake her head in disapproval. She peered through the plate glass front, and then gin- gerly opened the door and came in- side. She stepped on another pair of scales and then another, and each time she shook her head. Finally, she climbed upon 500-pound pair and stepped down with a broad grin of satisfaction. I walked over to where she was, and saw the scales stood at BAT pounds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Bankruptcy Postponed

There is a great decrease Tn the number of bankruptcy cases filed, 7 said James Highsaw, clerk of the federal bankruptcy court. Perhaps the approaching Thanksgiving sea- son had something to do with this. A man could hardly be- expected to show the proper Thanksgiving spirit immediately after being forced to enter petition of bankruptcy, and some individuals may have post poned such an impending fate until after November 30."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
Stirred Up the Politician.l

From the Montgomery Times.
 President Wilson may not be con templating a return to active poi cal leadership. but one thing Is ( tain, his Armistice Day speech put the political tongues 0. wof}J a-wagging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30

In several cities of Alabama there is commendable effort by the communities at large to make of their chambers of com merce the business mems clearing houses that they should be. Communities are finding 1t beneficial to have one rather than several flags under which to rally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
A Move Worth While
From the Roanoke Leader.

From the Roanoke Leader.
 When it is remembered that in the steady rise of the market cotton has risen ' cents, or $35 per bale, this fall thus far, and the further fact that the Farmers Cotton association of the Alabama Farm Bureau has sold up to date only one-sixth of the cotton delivered by it's members, it is easy to conclude that they acted wisely when they joined the associa- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
South Will Stop Lynching
From the Anniston Star.

From the Anniston Star.
 Such bills as the Dyer measure not only are, unnecessary, but are calculated to open anew the old sores made by the Civil war, and now almost healed. The south is abundantly able to take care of lynching cases. and is doing so to a greater extent each year. Given time, the evil will be eliminated by action of the southern states with out federal interference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
A Disinterested -Altruist

From the Chicago News.
 Somebody in Pennsylvania wants to warm the entire east coast of America by shutting off the Labrador current The gentleman evidently owns no coal mine stock.