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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
BELIEVES TENURE TOO SHORT

Administrations are too short nowadays in every form of government from national down to municipal, for every administration to at tempt the erection of monument to itself, declares R. B. Smyer.
 "It is my own private opinion that if the officials of any form of government will enter wholeheartedly into the discharge of their duties so as to serve the people best, the monu- ments and euogies will follow in due course"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
DISTANT BUT PATRIOTIC

Editor of The Age-Herald
 hope am not too late in signing the pledge of "Talk Birmingham" I have lived in Bir- mingham seven years and love her, and hope to go back some day.
 I speak of Birmingham in nearly every con- versation I get into. Inclosed is the pledge, signed, which hope will be accepted. I read The Age-Herald every chance get in securing one. DAVID FAIL.
 Los Angeles, Cal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
FLAPDooDLE FROM THE WEST

According to this press agent, his movie star retire every night at 9:3 0o'clock after read ing chapter in the Bible, putting her dollies to bed and saying her prayers"
 Pathetic isn't-it?"
 "Pathetic?"
 "Yes. That sort of stuff is read in little country towns by white-haired old ladies who believe it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
VIEWPOINT HAS CHANGED

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: Until recently have been in favor of the city commission form of government, but am now convinced that the present board is thor oughly incompetent of handling the city's af- fairs.
 l therefore take pleasure in sending you my ballot and shall use what influence have in favor of a return to the mayor and aldermen plan. Yours very truly,
 M. E. MORRIS,
 Chairman of the Board of Registrars. Birmingham, April 8, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
A DYING REQUEST

''It seems odd to hear grand opera in hot dog establishment"
 'It's this way,' said the proprietor, "when I installed that machine for my guests I had nothing but jazz records. The other day gem tleman in reduced circumstances came in. He told me confdentially that he didn't have but a nickel between himself and starvation, but he asked me as favor to an unfortunate who might fill a paupers grave in less than 10 days to cut out the jazz"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
LIKES BRISBANE FEATURE

q thought that the daily jokes of Irwin Cobb constituted mighty fine feature for The Age Herald,p said Woolsey Morrow, "but the daily column of Arthur Brisbane is close com petitor with Cobb's humor in popular interest.
 Brisbane has short pungent way of ex- pressing himself that I like. He also takes novel view as a rule, and one that puts you to thinking. I expect to read both these fea- lures with much enjoyment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
TOO DIcTAToRIAL

Are you accustomed to taking dictation?" 'Yes, sir" said the modish stenographer, provided it doesn't go too far.'
 'What do you mean, miss?"
 q quit my last place because my employer objected to bobbed hair.'' .st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
GREATEST MOVEMENT

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Inclosed please find my vote against the present form of city government. I wish could cast thousand votes against it. This is the greatest movement that has ever been started since have been subscriber to your paper, which has been Is years. Yours very truly, D. R. R1DENHOUR.
 Birmingham, April 8, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
MAT HENSON IN WANT

From the Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
 Last Thursday, April 6, was the thirteenth anniversary of the discovery of the north pole by Rear Admiral Peary, that is if Peary-and not Dr. Cook, whose claims are up- Macon News-reay ldlid discover the pole. as we believe.
 Appropos of this anniversary, movement has been launched in Washington to recognize the achievement of Matthew Henson, the col ored man who accompanied Peary. He is said to be out of work and in want, in consequence of having received no reward whatever for his achievement. The Washington Post says edi- torally:
 'If Peary reached the pole it was with the help of Matt Henson; Henson is now the only living human being who is known to have been to the pole. It seems proper that Admiral Peary's friends and admirers should do some thing suitable for Henson by giving him enl- ploynent or by obtaining for him modest ap- pointment in the government service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
A POINT OF HONOR

''You have decided not to run for Congress?"
 "Yes," said the old-fashioned citizen. T was brought up in a part of the country where a man who called another man liar was held to strict accountability. I don't believe I could get used to regarding an epithet of that kind as mere interlude in the transaction of pub lie business"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11

If General Semenoff hears what Senator Borah said about him it may spoil his visit.
 < 4 Buried arms in Germany and hatred on the surface will keep the war spirit alive.
 < A landlubber press Is rallying nobly to the defense of the United States navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11

with the United States continue, the next de- cade should see a revolution in Mexican agri- culture which will addd greatly to the devel- oped wealth of the country.
 Such development will necessarily be accom- panied by a marked increase in the buying power of the Mexican people. As prosperity becomes more widely diffused, their material wants will expand. Mexico is potentially great trade field for this country, and the cities that cultivate this trade as it develops will be the ones to reap the harvest in after years. Houston, fortunately, has shown lively in- terest in this phase of Mexican development, and has well established connections. They should be continued and expanded as rapidly as the situation iustifies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
DUAL ROLES

"Are you serving your country or working for re-election?" asked the meddlesome person.
 "Both," said the statesman. "As regards the first, court the fullest publicity As for the other, the less said about it the better"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
THE SUMMONS

Arthur Wallace Peach in Leslie's Weekly. As to a prisoner in his lonely cell The scents of roses from far gardens blow, And all his bitter thoughts and grievings quel With dreams of homeland hills with bloom
 aglow. So, now and then, the fragrant long ago In words in thoughts, in gentle deeds of
 thine, Is blown across the years to me, and lol What dreams return! What memories are
 minel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
NO IMPROVEMENT
nged the

T can't see that women have changed the complexion of politics." "No?"
 "It's still spotty.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-11
EVIDENTLY BUSINESS

'where's Bibbles?"
 "Gone to Cuba"
 "On business?"
 'T judge so. He said he was going to inspect a grove of sugar trees, cocoanut mine, or something of that sort" PAUL COOK.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
COUZENS MAY REMAIN
DETROIT TROLLEY HEAD
Likely to Manage Municipal
System and Be Senator, Too.

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 30.-Detroit may
have United States Senator as general
manager of its municipal traction system
after Monday.
Mayor James Couzens. appointed yes
terday to fill the unexpired Senate term
of Truman II. Newberry, has indicated
his Willingness to continue at the head
of the city railway system after he takes
up his duties at Washington. and the
Acting Mayor John c. Lodge. and the
street railway commission. welcome the
proposal.
Under this arrangement. which the
Corporation Counsel has ruled permis-
sible, Mr.. Couzens would continue at the
head of one of the biggest undertakings
of his administration. He considers the
municipal ownership venture success.
but has plans for its further develop
ment that he wishes to work out per-
sonally.
Mr. Couzens is expected to return here
Monday from New York. He will go to
Washington to assume his Senate seat
about the middle of next week.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01

blankets and quilts. beat at the three
girls dresses until he finally put out
the. fire.
BY this time some one had turned
in a fire alarm. because the smoke of the
fires lighted in the hallway by the chill
dren and the smoke from the burning
dress OF the little Dicicco girl had
poured out OF the entrance to the tene-
ment. The firemen. however. had moth
ing to do when they came because
Cartaza and the three elder girls had
extinguished the flames.
Four Go to Hospital.
With Patrolman Charles Sulzbach of
the Brownsville police station the fire
men went from flat TO flat In the
building and got several bottles OF sweet
OIL which they sneared on the body OF
the baby and on the hands and faces OF
the three girls and Cartaza. Then an
ambulance was sent for and all but
Cartaza were sent TO st. johns Hos
pital.
The baby was burned seriously and
may die, but Miss Alto and the SalVado
sisters were able to go home ABOUT
midnight.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
PERFECT JOB CAUSES
100000 FIRE LOSS
Store and 5000 Insured
Cheese Burned in Herkimer.

HERKIMER, Nov. 30.-A three story
brick building I'm East Smith street was
destroyed by incendi larry explosions, and
FIRE this morning. The loss is estimated
at $50, 600. No one was injured
The front of the building was blown
into the street. the interior bursting into
flames. Within few minutes second
explosion brought down the three floors
and demolished the rest of the structure
The building. which housed two stores
and three apartments, was purchased
two years ago by Il. Tetrucci OF 156
West Fiftieth street. New York. and was
insured for S21.500. The ground floor
was occupied by variety store. with
stock insured for $500 and fur
store, with stock insured for S12,3O0. Mr..
Tetrucci said no had cheese insured for
$4,000 stored In the apartments. which
have been vacant since the erection of
the building three years ago
Firemen said they found ruins OF
barrel containing kerosene.
II would like TO meet the chap that
did it, the fire chief said. IL would
tell him II was a perfect Job"
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
BECKER AND NORKIN
ACCUSE EACH OTHER
Continued from First Page.

Linders at the Hath street house. At
the Linders they stayed late-so late
that Linder got the impression that
Becker purposely was delaying leaving
for some reason.
Mr.. Cohn, who took Mrs. Linder to
the morgue, said Mrs. Linder told him
Mrs. Becker kept insisting that it was
getting late and that her husband should
take her home, but that Becker kept
postponing it. Finally, said Mrs. Lin
der Linder told Becker he thought It
was time he and Mrs. Becker should be
getting along home. Still. she said.
Becker waited and waited and put up
various excuses for his delay. The vir-
tual invitation of Linder to Becker TO
leave had no effect until after midnight.
Mrs. Becker was not seen alive after
chat.
Detectives McCarton, Walsh and Rose,
who worked all day on the case, discov-
cred numerous new details of the relation
ship of Becker and Miss Elias. including
the fact that Becker had placed two of his
children in care of Miss Elias after the
disappearance of his wife in order to
avoid the expense of their fee in a charl-
table institution.
At first Becker had placed his two
boys in one Hebrew orphanage and MS
younger twins in another. Later. how
ever he rented a cottage In Twenty
fourth street Coney Island. for Miss
Elias and her baby, and in order to re-
duce expenses removed the two boys
to the Coney Island cottage. After three
months Becker put the boys in an insti-
tuition again and he and Anna Elias
moved to S44 Home street. The Bronx,
where they lived together and the Elias
woman was known as Mrs. Becker.
Becker later obtained for the Elias
woman job which he had got for his
wife before her death. This was as a
domestic in the home of Mrs. Vein
berg. in Union avenue, The Bronx.
DR. Carl Sellers Kennard, Medical Ex-
amlner for Bronx county completed his
autopsy but did not show anything
further than his superficial examination
Immediately after the body was found.
His official report will be that the
woman came to her death by blow
from blunt instrument which shat
tered the skull behind the left ear.
Mrs. Baldwin told the District Attor-
ney of circumstances which first aroused
her suspicious. She was Ill in a hospital
at the time of Mrs. Becker's disappe ar
ance. she said, and was impressed that
something strange" had happened when
she learned that Mrs. Becker no longer
was taking care of the four Baldwin
children. Mrs. Becker, she said, had had
full supervision OF the children.
Later she met Harry Simonowitz of
cas- Home street, The Bronx, who also
knew Mrs Becker, at a candy store and
talked with him about the disappearance
or Mrs. Becker. She then visited the
Becker children and found them shy and
reticent. and after that conferred with
Mrs. Linder.
Becker willingly posed for photogra-
phers at the Jail and answered reporters
questions. AL his answers, though, were
monosyllabic and none threw any light
on the situation.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
Knitting Yarns
2 OF. ball
ox sb,;,75r
or sRcin25c

The click of knitting
needles and the sight of busy
fingers flying in and out Of
soft, colorful yarns means
that many persons are going
to have their hearts glad
dened this season by the gift
Of a handmade sweater or
scarf. And how much nicer
these are, than gifts pur-
chased at random.
Plain wool and silk and
wool mixtures come in cheer
full, Christmasy colors of red
and green, also lavender, tan,
light and dark blue and
white.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
TOWN OUT TO SEE LOSER
PAY AN ELECTION BET
He Pushes an Eduards Ad.
herent in WheeIborrow.

Epccioi Dispatch TO THE NEw York Hrrup
PINE Brook. ". j.. Nov. 30.-Every-
body IN town lined the principal stree.
this afternoon TO see Joseph Hilbert a
farmer, pay an election bet, made with
Joseph O'Dowd. a dairyman. on the
race for United States Senator between
Gov Edwards and Senator Frelinghuy.
sen.
o'Dowd bet on Edwards, so this ar
ternoon Hilbert pushed him In a deco
rated wheelbarrow half mile through
the principal street 10 O'Dowds stor,
with Ahram Van Wrinkle. city marshal.
clad as Charlie Chaplin. leading the pa
rade. a score OF automobiles followed
and their footing horns and the shouts
OF the crowd gave Pine Brook more ex-
element than it has had since the cir.
Gus was here.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
MEN
Who are particular

about their habcrdashcry will
find it a pleasure to come to
the Mems Shop.
Some reasons why
New pleated shirts Of fine
corded madras in self coIored
effects. French cuffs, ESQ
Shirts Of French shirtings
with collar to match, 200.
White silk shirts of a good
grade of satin striped jersey
silk-custom finish, 900.
Exclusive Grenadinc four
in-hands, an entirely new
weave in popular cravatings
from Italy. $50.
Bath Robes made from our
importstions of English Wool
Flannels, 1900.
Christmas stocks are coming in
fresh every day. II you arc plan
ming 20 make this a uscful-gif
Christmas, you will find Arnold
Constable helpful.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
-FOUR BURNED TRYING
TO SAVE Child AFIRE
Young Woman Ignores
Own Blazing Garments
for Rescue Work.
OTHERS RUSH TO AID
Little Human Torch Said to
Have Small Chance of
Recovery.
FUR sMOTHERs FLAMES
Factory Worker Sacrifices
Her Coat Purchased With
Savings.
FUR SMOTHERS FLAMES

Miss Angelina Salvado, IS years old.
was playing the piano at a party in
her home, 1852 Pacific street, Brook
lyn, yesterday afternoon, when she
heard children screaming in the hall
way. She opened the door and found
half dozen little girls running back
and forth, and one of them Annie
Dicicco, 5 years old, OF 2103 Bergen
street, Brooklyn, was in flames from
head to foot They had been playing
with matches and had built bonfire
and the fimsy dress worn by the child
was ablaze.
Miss Salvado tried to beat out the
fire with her hands. while the other
children huddled about her and
screamed. but she failed. Her hands
were burned and soon her own dress, a
light house gown, became ignited. She
paid no attention to her own peril, but
picked the child up in her arms and ran
into her own apartment. where she be-
gan to roll the little girl on the floor,
aided by her sister Jennie, 15 years old;
Miss Rose Alto. i6, of 1858 Pacific
street and Samuel CarataZa of 247
Rockaway avenue.
Others Catch Fire.
I In a few minutes the clothing OF
Jennie Salvado and of Rose Alto was
afire and Carataza had been burned
about the hands and face. But with all
their hard work they were not able to
smother the fire that by this time en-
veloped Annie Dicicco until Angelina
Salvado got her fur coat. which she
had bought from her savings as fac
tory operator. and threw it about the
child. She then rolled the little girl
back and forth along the floor. and the
flames were smothered. The fur coat
was ruined.
With the child unconscious on the
floor. the three girls and Carataza
turned their attention to their own
clothing Carataza, with coats and
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
I6-YEAR-OLD HUNTSMAN
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
Gun Discharged When Lad
StumbIes and Falls.

BUTLER, N. j., Nov. 30.-Wibur Kicker.
aged 16, was shot and killed late this
afternoon with his own gun while hunt
ing with his father and two brothers.
They were in the woods near Kantse
Lake when the lad stumbled and fell,
discharging the gun and killing him
instantly
His father, Willis Kicker, and his
brothers were some distance in front
when they heard the report.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
NATIVITY CHURCH JUBILEE.
MOIlOy Sings Mass and
ArchbishOp Hayes breaches.

The fiftieth anniversary of the found
the Nativity at Classon avenue and
Madison street. Brooklyn, was cele-
brated yesterday. Bishop Molloy Off
ciated at the solemn high mass and
Archbishop Hayes preached
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
English Wool
Stockings
1875 Pair

In excellent Heather mix
lures with contrasting silk
side clox-a very fashionable
combination. Wide ribbed
design.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
INJURED ~ FIRE RESCUE.

Policeman Thomas Mccormick, OFF
duty. fell down a flight OF stairs vester-
day morning as he was running through
- burning negro lodging house at 133
Duffleld street. Brooklyn. arous;ng its
twenty tenants. He suffered possible
concussion of the brain and was re-
moved 10 Cumberland Street Hospital
Mccormick was passing the house In an
automobile when he was attracted by the
smoke.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
Opcnuoork Clockcd
Six Stockings, 2.95

Fashioned of a fine ingram
silk with silk garter tops and
silk reinforced heels and toes.
An appropriate and prac-
tical gift.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
Heavy Rag Rugs
95 10 60
al Half Price

6x 9 n. nor 6.25 TO SO
Sx1O fl. no,D 9.25 to 400
9x12 f.. no,o 1850 TO 1850
These are the good sort ot
rag rugs which are used in the
bedrooms Of many homes
the year around. Hit or miss
effects, and plain ccnters
with band borders.
Some arc slightly soiled
from handling. Others are
not to be re-ordered. So,
half price to get them out
quickly.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
DECLINES TO BE PRESIDENT.

SAN JOSE. Costa Rica, Nov. 30.--
Ricardo .Jimenez, who is now in Wash
ingtou In connection with Costa Rican
Foreign Affairs, has declined to accept
the presidency rendered him by the Ma
tional Congress. III
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
Desk Sets, $50
Of black glass

Inkstand with brass trim
mings and pen groove), hand
blotter, calendar, stationery
rack, paper cutter, and l2xl9
in. desk pad.
A very useful gift.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
Oriental Rugs

A selected list of carpet
sizes which offer interesting
choice of color and design and
size. Any one Ct these rugs,
at the price quoted, is good
investment.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
At 1860

Antique KHORASSAN,
IS.3xI6 ft.-fne all-over
Fereghan design in dull
brown, blue and mahogany.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
Silk Umbrellas, 500

An attractive assortment
shown in a range of good
colors that arc cheerful as
well as scrviceable. Some
with amber color handles and
tips.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
At $500
KEKMANSHAH,

1919 ft.-dark rich blue back
ground, Ispahan design in
soft tones of tan and brown.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
That we have done

Read the TREASURE BOX.
If you find in it something you
need, come and get it. Nothing will
be printed in the TREASURE
BOX that is not entitled to the
special distinction given it.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
At 1000

SAROUK, 22.6xI3.s #
dark blue background, me-
dallion of ivory and rose, bor-
der of darker shades of rose,
ivory and gold.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
Umbrellas $50
Silk gloria

For men--Prince Of Wales
handles-umbrellas encased
in silk.
For 1Uomen-A wide vari-
ETY. of the newest handles
with wide straps, rings, cords
and loops-silk cases.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01
At $500

KERMANSHAH, ~ K
IA ft.- exceptionally fine tex
ture and colorings; dark blue
background, with allover de-
sign, principally in tones of
silver, green and pale rose;
border of antique red and
ivory.
The New York herald., 1922-12-01

A good many good people
have paid Arnold Constable
the long-range compliment of
a high regard. They have
felt it distantly, but have not
expressed it by visiting the
store.
We hold out our hands to
all such. And we confess
that we have been little too
Conservative we a kness
which seems to come with
age, to businesses as well as
to individuals.
But, glory be: businesses
have this on individuals
they may cast off their con-
servatism, and take on again
the broad, limitless, un-
daunted, active outlook of
YOUTH
That we have done
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1922-06-23
An Arms Cache in Crater.

A weapon storehouse in the immense
crater of extinct Haleakala, where the
natives of Maui many years ago made
their last stand Against the all-con-
quering king of Hawaii, has been dis
covered, according to Emil A. Berndt.
a business man Of Honolulu, says a
dispatch to the Cincinnati Times-Star
Mr.. Berndt says each of the three
white men with knowledge of the cave
stumbled across 1t when wandering
aimlessly about after losing their way
In the crater. He reports that IT con-
tains crude stone hatchets, immense.
quantities Of slingFhot stones, spear
heads and other implements Of an
Client warfare.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1922-06-23
You Can Help
Maintain the
Building
Boon.
in Wildwood by carrying shares in the
Holly Beach City
Building and
LOanASSOCiatiOn

AS fast as the money accumulals'
it is invested in First Mortgages rgn'
here at home. This Association nS
never had a foreclosure in the IS yeN'
it has been in business.
New Series opened May I, 19a''a
the place of meeting in the Bouls
building, Pacific avenue, near Bun u.
Entrance fee 25c, dues one aODN
per month per share.
You can earn between I ana on
on your money. !,
Commence to "Stick, Dig anu
Save" now and begin right away.
Subscriptions may be sent IN az
vance to any of the officers or un'S
tors as follows:
President, Senator w. H. Bright o''
and Holly Beach Avenues.
Vice President, w. H. Stein, East Nv
Grande Avenue.
Secretary, Jed Dubois, journal
Treasurer, Lewis Eldredge, Penh''
vania Freight Station.
Directors, Eli D. Barrett, Edward 4
6. H. Kilmer, Herbert 5. !"
Thomas, Axe1 Ho1mquist. )
Depositories Wildwood Title q caos
Co. and First National Bank al Sf
May Court House.