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New Britain herald., 1922-05-06
tatives of the little entente nations it is said will propose adjournment of the conference until later date
 when there Is greater possibility of agreement.
"Morvich," Kentucky Derby
 Favorite, Makes Good Time

New York, May 6.---1n his last trial before entraining for Louisville, Ky, Norwich, favorite for the Kentucky derby ran mile and an eighth at Jamaica this morning in 1858. The track was very heavy and Jockey Me- Atee eased the racer all the way.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-06
SEEKS WORLD RECORD.

Hanover. N. H., May 6.-The Dart mouth Penna. track meet here today had as a special feature a race against the worlds record at the 70 and 75 yard distances in hurdles by Earl J. Thomson last years Dart mouth captain and the worlds great est hurdling star. Sanction for the events which were open invitation races, had been given by the A. A. U.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-06
MAJOR TRUE CONVICTED.
British Ex-Airman Sentenced to Die
 for Staying Woman.

London, May 6.-(By Associated Press. )-Ronald True, former major in the British aviation service, who once resided in Texas on trial for the killing of Gertrude Yates otherwise Olive Young, was found guilty last evening of wilful murder and sen- fenced to death
 Asked by the court whether he had anything to say as to why sentence should not be passed upon him, he re- piled:
 I am innocent, My Lord"
New Britain herald., 1922-05-06
CLEARING REPORTS.

New York, May s.-The actual condition of clearing house, banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold s3o,796,02o in excess of legal requirements This is an increase of s17,324,200 from last week.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-06
A DAUGHTER.

A daughter was born last night to Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Taylor. of Mon- roe street. This makes five girls and one boy in the Taylor family.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-06
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

The executive committee of the City Mission will meet May 10, to consider plans for completing the financial can- vass. This meeting will be held in the City Mission rooms at 7;3o p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
"BLUEBEARD OF GAMBAIS" DIES
 UNDER THE GUILLOTINE

Having breakfasted on two small glasses of rum, the "Buebeard of Gambais" went to his death early yesterday morning under an instru- French revolution.
 When the guillotine shipped off Landru's head it closed the career of one of the most remarkable Lotharos of modern times. Search rival to this unprepossessng engineer who was charged with the murder of 10 women and a boy and is reputed to have charmed 283 women, ranging all the way from 20 to 60 years of age His wife and children were not present when his head fell into the basket, but during his trial young French actress, his latest conquest, avowed her loyalty to him, although it was stated that she was planning Paris music halls
 What was the power which enabled Landru to win women's hearts? A dark visage, bald head and long black whiskers do not fit in with the popular conception of Don Juan. Yet, this mysterious criminal apparently had no difficulty in making credulous women be- lieve his protestatons of devotion and per suadng them to give him their money.
 Landru's conquestG might not have been so numerous if he had confined himself to youth and beauty but nevertheless he ranks as one of the most successful wooers who ever lived. The qualifications of ladies man'' are diff ficult to cataog. Good looks are usually placed first, yet Landru was sadly lacking in manly beauty, and many other men have found an unprepossessing exterior no great hand- cap in love affairs.
 After all, it appears that what the Irish call the gift of blarney' plays more havoc with women's hearts than personal appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES.
 AND ELSEWHERE
GEORGE puNcAN,s CANDIDACY

Running for office is something new to me, 2 said George Duncan of Limestone county, who is making the race for the state senate from the district composed of Limestone and Lauderdale counties.
 "The two counties in the district alternate in furnishing the senator, and this year it is Limestone's time. When number of the well known men of Limestone suggested that I enter the race 1 told them I would be glad to dc so if they thought l could be of service. Reports which have ceme to me so far have been of the most encouraging nature.
 For many years l lived in Florence and in Lauderdale county, and my friends there as- sure me there will be no question of my car. rying that county
 After all the interests of Limestone and Lauderdale are very closely allied. We stand largely for the same things. We have the same farm and road problems and practically all other public questions affect us jointly in the same manner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
RETAIL MERCHANTS EFFECT
 AN ORGANIZATION

Organization of the retail merchants divi- sion of the Chamber of Commerce is about com pleted. In fact, it may be said to be func- tioning, inasmuch as constitution and by laws have been adopted and many of the lead ing retailers of the city have committed them selves to its permanent operation.
 The plan of organization seems a sound one Every type of retail business is to be repre- septed on the board of directors. Those hay ing over five firms will be entitled to two direc- tors and those with less than five one director.
 branch of business having an organization of it's own will retain that. The retail drug gists, for instance, have association of nearly hundred members, which will promote the interests of druggists only, but the officers of the general association chosen by the drug gists will represent not only the druggists but retailers at large.
 No one can tell just how or when the re- tail division of the chamber will serve the interests of the retail trade, but it is safe to say that they are in better position to be helped with this organization than without it. It will serve when the exigency arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
THE PuRsU1r oF EMPTINESS

The right to pursue happiness is guaran- teed us by the federal government, but un- fortunately no definite method is given. Outside of constantly increasing number. of prohibited methods, we are free to adopt any one which seems good to us, and so men are seeking happiness along countless ways. The very term pursuit of happiness" in- plies it's elusive character, and the multi tude of avenues along which it may bs sought bear witness to mans deep desire of it. When we consider the jewelry and motor cars; the dance and social pleasures; the games and the theatre, and all the fabric of our modern life devoted to this one end, it is readily seen that the pursuit of happ ness is easily the largest single American industry. It is more than a pursuit: it IS veritable lust for happiness which de- mands satisfaction, cost what it may.
 When we turn to consider those who arc the most earnest devotees of this quest, we confront a most singular fact. The most active and earnest seekers are usually the most unhappy, and I think we are safe in assuming that this unhappiness is not the cause of their seeking, but the effect. One would naturally think that those who sought most zealously would be the ones who found but so often it seems that these are the very ones who in their mad search are farthest away. You walk along the white ways of the great cities. There are smiles on nearly every lip and tears in many eyes. You 90 to the most amusing comedy, and if a man laughs as if he really meant it, people turn on him and stare. You go to the ball. and people seem happy in momentary forgetful- ness of the problems of life, but if you stand outside the door and watch their faces when they leave the brightness and the gayety behind them, you will see the settled mask of discontent fall upon them like cloud as they go out into the darkness of night and life. In all the ways of amusement which the world provides, people find a moments respite from whatever it is that bears down upon them, and this is better than nothing but these things do not solve the problem. These things may gloss over the surface of life-but unhappiness is emptiness of soul.
 And so it seems to me that the way to be happy is to fill your life and soul with something. An unhappy is merely soul hungry, and you cannot feed hungry soul with chaff and expect it to thrive. It will die of under-nourishment even as your body would die. There are love and labor; sac rifice and service; these blessed things on which the soul must feed-if it be fed at all. There is some distant goal of worthy ac- complishment to which God $ calling you. These things can fill your life. And are you unwilling to consider these and neglect the quest of happiness for which your soul is crying? Why, the path to worthy labor is the brightest path of all, and happiness grows like a flower along every foot of the way.
 MIDDLETON S. FAREWELL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
NOVEL SCENES IN HONDURAS

"What made my recent trip to Honduras so interesting said Oscar Wells, president of the First National bank, twas the fact that every thing was so new and different. We spent a good many hours walking under the banana trees and watching the harvest.
 Bananas are harvested the year round. When the bunch is cut from the top the tree is cut down and the shoots at the bottom will have already put out, each of which will pro- duce its bunch of bananas in nine months. Ba- nanas never ripen on the tree, and if not har- vested will drop off still green.
 "On the keys 25 miles off the coast of Hon. duras the fishing was very interesting. Red fish, alewives and lobster were the principal catches. A delicacy we had there was conch shell soup, something new to me. The conch shell, it seems, is filled with an animal growth something like an oyster. This is removed and used in making soup and is highly nutritious" 1"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
pEpLoREs CONDITIONS AT AUBURN

"sinee going to Auburn last Wednesday have wondered how the institution has been able to do the great work it has done for the state with the meager equipment at its dis posal," said the Rev Middleton S. Barnwe
 Aside from the lack of suitable buildings and the overcrowded conditions, the institution really lacks the very tools with which to work. Not only is there not enough but those they have are antiquated. That Auburn has been able to turn out the trained workers it has during the past decade or more is remark able tribute to the loyalty of the faculty and to the determination of the students. But with all other states, even the poorest of our neigh bor states, far surpassing Auburn in equip ment, it behooves all Alabamians to get busy and make a success of the campaign to raise $1,0o0000 and then use our influence to see that the legislature put up the $1,000,000 necessary to match what will be raised by pop ular subscription
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
TRIP TO THE COUNTRY

"A trip to the country is good for an office man or woman,' said Miss Blanche Housman, secretary to Manager Bum of the Chamber of Commerce. 'I spent week at Shelby, visiting relatives there. never slept so soundly in my life and I ate heartily at every meal. The quiet of the small town was a positive tonic after being in bustling Birmingham so many months.
 "A visit to the country of a week is great body builder. Wonderful how quickly one can throw off the excitement of city life and drink in the curative air and surroundings of nice country place. It has seaside resorts and trips to other large cities beat mile so far as actual benefit is concerned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
BUSINESS IS BETTER

q came to Birmingham expecting to sell two of my customers I sold i've" said W. H. Brooks of Columbus, Miss, the veteran shoe salesman. q have heard good news from southeast Ala bama. Associate salesmen write me that busi- ness down in that section has picked up quite bit, and that it is improving straight along.
 lover in eastern Mississippi, where they raise alfalfa and cattle as we'll as cotton, the m er- chants and farmers are in fairly good condi- tion. Altogether I notice a considerable im- provement in Alabama and Mississippi. Above all else, there is a more optimistic feeling. Everyone is looking for better year, and for one am convinced that we are to have better one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

R0 E have heard much cf Auburn re- WNW gently; of the success of it's gradu- ates; and of the achievements of the alumni of this old institution in the world of industry and science.
 It is indeed an old institution-slovenly and unkept physically. Some of it appears devoid of shoes and collarless. It is merely there as an institution of learning and of sports. Benches are where chairs should be, and many of the boards of the seats about the athletic pearance is not commendable to either the fac ulty or the students. A few hours weekly of manual labor on their part might make exter- nal appearances better.
 But it is an institution where brains count. It is a poor boys school. It is for the boys who would dig out an education; and, indeed, many of them have done so. Many have worked their way through this school and accomplished big things in life.
 
 There are 1,500 boys and about 40 girls at Auburn. The facilities are totally inadequate. The students are camping and eating as best they can. Yet they are mostly poor boys study ing and seeking an education.
 This is the type of boy who deserves it.
 Auburn needs money; and lot of it.
 million dollars it should have, and at once; and later another million.
 The only way Auburn can get this money is through the efforts of it's alumni and their friends. The charitably inclined and the gen erous, wealthy man can do no better service mo more patriotic act-than to subscribe to the fund needed by this school to make it comfortable and adequate for the proper edu- cation of the poor and ambitious boys of this state.
 The writer went down to Auburn with some fifty men of Birmingham to attend its Wash ington birthday celebration, to hear General Bullard, graduate of Auburn and the second man in achievement in the great American army in France, talk about the Auburn spirit, and advocate greater Auburn. He likewise heard ex-Governer Conner talk about building the Conner Hall of Agriculture at Auburn when he was governor of Alabama, and heard Gov ernor Conner announce that he would subscribe $5000 of his own money to the fund to make Auburn real institution. Some of us thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT AUBURN
 AND ITS URGENT IMMEDIATE NEED

he might be laying predicate to add $20,000 more to this offer after the boys had been good enough to sit and listen to an hours speech from him. The ex-governor will doubtless do this.
 There is likewise a movement on foot to permit Erskine Ramsay, of Birmingham, to endow school of science for the institution, which may cost something like s1oO,OOo. No better work could be done nor could there be better monument to one who has achieved success, than such building at Auburn.
 
 Indeed poor old Auburn needs resuscitating It needs to be put on it's feet; it needs to be dressed up and made to appear like real and regular educational institution.
 How different it is from that great institu- tion for the education of the negroes at Tus- kegee!
 The Birmingham party motored over to Tus- kegee from Auburn. They saw it's splendid buildings; its well laid out grounds; it's audi torium and halls and class rooms for prac- tica teaching; it's esprit de corps, which is only exceeded by Annapolis or West Point. They saw the negro boys dressed in nifty khaki clean and neat and well appearing: trained to nicety, each knowing his duties and attend ing to them They observed 8 feeling mani fested among teachers and pupils of respect and appreciation of what the white people of the surrounding country and the south gen orally were doing for the practical education of the negro. It was apparent that much of the money for the school was given by northern people. But the south has done its share. The leadership of Henry Grady, when he aided Booker Washington in the establishment and upbuiding of this school, was manifest in the words of the negro officers and teachers.
 Perhaps not of the great brain and mag netism of Booker Washington, but yet sturdy, brainy man is Dr. Moton, the present eolored head of this institution. He is a diplomat, soldier, an organizer, and courteous to the highest degree
 This Tuskegee institution was an eye opener to the party, great majority of whom had never seen it
 Could Auburn be to the whites what Tus- kegee is to the blacks it would indeed be great thing for Alabama.
 R,eSR,ues-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
HATS IN ELEVATORS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I think there should be some expression of appreciation of the gentlemen in the American Trust building by the ladies who ride the elevators with them of their almost utter dis regard of the "Hat Removal Law" or what ever it is called
 know but very few of these men and do not know whether they are from the north or the south, east west, but as whole they are gentlemen and gentleman will always respect, protect and defend lady and she has noth- ing to fear in their midst. Respectfully,
 MRS. LILLE MOORE PARHAM.
 Sec'ty Geo. S. Obear & Son. Birmingham, February 24, 1922
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
ORGANIZE REAL ESTATE BOARDS

"The Birmingham Real Estate board is be- coming instrumental in the formation of sev- eral other boards in the different cities of the state," said Jerome Tucker, president of the local board.
 .'We were very successful at Muscle Shoals in organizing board up there and we think that the board will lead to the formation of others.
 "Our next trip will be to Anniston, where we will also organize board. This will be made within the next few weeks. All of the boards which we help organize are affiliated with the national real estate organization"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
BETTER REPORTS FROM THE TRUNK LINES

Are the railroads about to recover from the depression under which they have so long labored? Lately there have been some indi- cations of improvement
 The Railway Age of current issue says:
 ssThe increase in the number of carloads of freight shipped has been substantial and persistent since the opening of the year as to constitute very persuasive indication that general business is reviving."
 The number of carloads of freight shipped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
A MODEL OF PRoPRIETY

Jeremiah Pottle led proper kind of life, As model citizen was known for miles
 around Was pillar of the church, attentive to his wife, In the haunts of wickedness you'd never
 think him found. Used to frown at levity and often wondered
 why
 People strayed so easily off the beaten path; !; On the younger element he cast a blighting eye, Flappers in particular aroused his righteous
 wrath. Other lives were patterned by the life the dea-
 led Neighbors said, "Now, here's man who's
 adamant to sin," Dgnified and solemn, on his knobby, hairless Something like halo seemed to rest when
 he went in To the crowded meeting house upon a Sun
 day morn, Singing psalms and lifting up his eyes with
 saintly air. Praying for the sinners, misbegotton and for
 lorn,
 hHOWing they were numerous anu met Wl,n
 everywhere. Once year the deacon went upon a little trip To distant city where his name was quite
 unknown; Soul-destroying beverages, alas, he used to sip, Acting like who was footloose and "on
 his own.' Dropped into the the cabarets and spent some
 dizzy nights, Where the jazz was jazziest it was his his
 wont to roam; Far be it from us to fling a stone at pious
 wights, Still, you can't tell how they'll act when
 they're away from home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

 Chicago landlord who was getting more rent each year than his building cost had his tax increased 447 per cent A profiteering landlord has nowhere to look for sympathy.
 * * President Harding is said to have between 25 and 80 morning suits. Back in Marion no distinction is made between the morning sult and afternoon suit. The career of Landru is proof that man doesn't have to have as much hair as motion picture idol to be devil of fellow with the ladies.
  The former Kaiser is said to be doing q great deal of literary work. He is more use- fully employed when saving wood. * < < Humanity lost faithful friend when the old-fashioned family doctor was succeeded by the ''pay-in-advance" specialist This is the season of the year when seed catalogs begin to put foolish notions into the heads of dwellers in city flats. Hi Johnson and Bill Borah are determined that no American shall ever again shoulder . gun in a European quarrel
 % x x The new pope says Satan is active in Rome One peculiarity of Satan is that he seems to be everywhere at once.
  Princess Mary's fiance may thank his lucky stars that he occasionally gets his picture in the papers.
 x David Wark Griffith has made "The Two Orphans" interesting by dragging in the French revolution.
  Max Oser's age doesn't really matter It is generally conceded that he has bright future before him.
 The strength of British character is put to severe test when British workmen boycott beer.
 X Frequent use of the Los Angeles date line is proving injurious to the motion picture business
  Heliun comes high but it is cheaper than human life sacrificed to hydrogen gas Farmer Villa is still conducting himself like man who wants to be credit to Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

The crash of bucket shops in Wall street may be merely the prelude to normalcy.
 < * The success of most propaganda depends on the size of the payroll behind it.
 X * * If Congress has favorite tune just now it is probably the Bonus Blues'
 < The lesson of the Roma should be written into the history of aviation.
 x * New York's night life is as fast as it ever was, but it is different
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
LETTERS TO EDITOR
PIzITZ IMPROVES HEARTILY

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 l approve most heartily of the advertising censorship of The Age-Herald It is splen- did movement. Permit me to announce to you that if ever customer fails to find the goods we advertise in The Age-Herad as represented you are authorized to refund his or her money or report to us and we will make it good. LOUIS PIZITZ.
 Birmingham, February 25 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
DIGGING BAIT

Where's Prof. Diggs?" asked the light weight citizen.
 He's doing some excavation work in South America" said MT. Grumpson. Digging up some buried ruins?" Certainly not" replied MT. Grumpson, sar- castically. "An archaeologist of Prof. Diggs reputation wouldn't organize an expensive ex- petition and travel several thousand miles for that purpose. He's prospecting for angle worms"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
SOLICITOR NEEDED AIRsHIP

q made a trip to Jasper Friday" said So. licitor Joseph R. Tate, land I want to say that some of the roads are so bad that only an airplane can pass over them with any degree of satisfaction.
 "As far as the county line tn eroads are good. They are also fair between Dora and Cordova. But between Cordova and Jasper the mud and water in some places is knee deep. I don't blame the people in that section for voting the bond amendment. They can well use state highway. We managed to get there in an automobile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
AN INTEREST IN THE PRESENT

'Posterity will remember you with grati- tude," said the admiring constituent.
 'I'm not particularly concerned about pos terity," said the practical politician. If I can succeed in lining up the young men and women who arrive at the voting age every year, "I'm willing to let the poets, painters and fid- dlers cater to generations yet unborn"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
SIMILAR LINES

Could you sell town lots in BoomviIle!" asked the promoter.
 I've sold stock in concern Organized tf extract gold from sea water" said the appli- cant for job.
 "Go right to work, young man. You won't even have to change your talk"