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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
In Hotel Lobbies
Resourcefulness

There was once resourceful lawyer who had a number of cases before me in the circuit court" said Judge Dan A. Greene, presiding judge of the Tenth judicial circuit. .sThe lawyer in question was ar guing away on case once with a fire and an earnestness that was in- spring. He pounded on the desk with vehemence and threatened to sweep everything before him with the power of his logic.
 "'Just a moment, sir I inter rupted him Your argument is splendid but it is not the law. In fact, it is just the opposite of the law
 I beg your pardon, your honor,' he said, but it is the law. I am posi- tive.'
 I regret to tell you,' I repeated, that it is not the law .ys.sse~ ii
 But, your honor, I am abso- lutely positive.' He was a young lawyer. I will look it up today and be back tomorrow, and am so posi- tive that I will wager my license to practice that I am correct
 .'I assented, and the next day he returned.
 Your honor he said, I have looked up the law and I find that l am wrong and you are right. Tam sorry
 Very well,' I said, but you re- member you also said you would wager your license that you were right
 "sGladly, your honor,' he said. I have two, and I will forfeit my South Carolina license
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Drama League Busy

"It is the hope of the Drama league of Birmingham to establish a Little Theatre in this city during the coming year." said Mrs. J. R. Hornady, member of 7. the league. The board of managers are look ing forward to an active program duringthe early part of the year and will have amateur plays presented by various groups from all parts of the city, hoping in this way to es- tablish this. theatre, which, when complete, will belong to the city, where local theatricals may be pre- sented. On December 6 we will give the initial amateur performance of the year, and sincerely trust that all of the public interested in dramas will fill the theatre at this time, manifesting appreciation of this un- dertaking. Mrs. R. c. Woodson, chairman, has asked that all who are interested in this line of activity apply to her if they desire any infor- nation concerning the performances and how to engage places in the cast of characters"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
NEW COMMISSION ORDERS

The public service commission has issued two orders of interest to the people of Bir- mingham. The reduction of passenger fares to three cents mile should stimulate travel, and the volume of new business is expected by many to compensate for the reduction. Whatever tends to reduce travel reduces business. It is hoped that the railroads will prosper under the new schedule. The sec ond order establishes the obligation of the gas company with respect to installing new connections. The commission commands tho company to make extensions covering 162 1-2 feet free of charge to the customer and to assess 48 cents for each foot in excess of this limit. A previous understanding was that the company should make extensions free up to a cost of $94.30 per customer. It is easy to perceive, however, that the length of extensions thus made by tho company free of charge affords more substantial bass of assurance to the consumer than would mere money obligation which is subject to fluctuation, according to price changes, wage variation and local conditions. The installations once made are a source of reve- nue to the company for many years, and the company is far better able than the consumer to absorb price fluctuations, for the company profits by low prices as well as being affected by high prices. Besides, it is easy to load any enterprise down with charges which big business could just as { easily asign to some other account As the ! order now stands, the consumer knows that he is entitled to an extension of 1892 1-2 feet, come fair weather or come foul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
The Peoples Forum
Resolution of Appreciation

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 The people of Florence and of Lauderdale county have observed with keen interest and appreciation the recent evidences of friendship on the part of your great newspaper toward the Ford Muscle Shoals project which concerns us so much. The Florence Chamber of Con- merce on Monday night of this week passed a resolution expressing to you the appreciation of the organ ization and it's kind wishes for your success, and for your share in the general prosperity which we hope will soon come to all of us. I was requested to communicate this fact to you.
 The outcome of the present ne- gotiations in Washington is, we think, of vast moment, not only to this immediate neighborhood, but to the whole state of Alabama and to the south. W. H. MAXWELL,
 President Chamber of Commerce.
 Florence. Ala, Dec. 1, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH

The Manufacturers Record is authority for the statement that at least three large
 eastern textile manufacturers are nego-
 tiating for sites in Alabama with a view to transferring investment to this state. It is stated that several eastern mills are on the market because the operators wish to move to the south. Irrespective of any spe- cisl movements now under way, it is cer- tainty that the textile industry of the south VIII be rapidly expanded, while there will be less and less expansion in the east. This is ansured because the south presents the basic advantage for cotton spinning. The cotton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Adrift With the Times
Home

Home Around the world the tourists go In search of vistas rare; In Switzerland and Italy Are scenes beyond compare. In Scottish highlands, Erin's isle, Along the "storied Rhine," In France and good old England, too, The views, no doubt, are fine. There's many a land where beauty dwells That's famed beyond the sea, But the old red hills of Dixie land Are good enough for me!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Well, He ain't done it."
WHAT HER PALM REVEALED

From the Boston Transcript.
 It was a church fair and one young woman of the congregation was gathering in the coin as palmist. To girl client she said, "I see by your hand you are going to be married"
 "How wonderful"
 q And see that the man you are engaged to is named Gibson"
 Its perfectly amazing" gasped the girl. SSurely the lines of my hand cannot telly you the name of" ! "Who said anything about lines," retofted the palm re&def with cut ting scorn. You are wearing the engagement ring which returned to MT. Gibson three weeks ago"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Hot Time Coming

'Plans are now being formulated for rousing good meeting when the Greeters of America hold their an nual convention in Mobile December 29," said J. H. Benton of the Hill man hotel. "The boys of Mobile are putting forth their best efforts to insure the visitors good time while in their city, and all who know the city know exactly what that means. 1 am hoping that every member will make an especial effort to be in at tendance at this convention. Prac- tically Sll of the hotel men are mem bers of the organization and the hotels in Mobile will be, opened to us at this time. In the past our con- ventions have always been most in- teresting, but we expect>this one to' surpass all the others"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
A NEW BLOC" FORMED


 Another official "bloc" was born in Con- gress when certain republicans, progressives and democrats assembled In Washington at the call of Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin. Just what this movement is designed to do is uncertain. The program announced deals largely in gittering generalities. Ostensibly it will promote progressive legislation" on such subjects as agriculture, labor, railroads, taxation, shipping, natural resources, direct primaries, the corrupt practices act and amendments to the constitution for abolish ing the electoral college and providing for earlier meetings of Congress.
 LaFolette, who is the prime mover in the new 'bloc," denied that politics are involved. The Wisconsin senator Is notorious for lack ing a sense of humor, but a statement Of that kind, coming from one of the most adroit and tireless politicians in the country, will be received with incredulous smiles. Politics is the breath of his nostrils and it may be as- sumed that the "bloc" he and others have organized has political significance which will not be long in making itself felt. It is probably true that there is no intention at present to found a third party. Political wiseacres realize that the time is not op- perfume for that, but trying to get control of the republican party by ''boring from within" as one correspondent expresses 1t, Is another matter. That may be tho method employed. to which certain democrats win give their assistance. Senator Borah pro- fesses himself to be in complete sympathy" with the movement ifsit will obtain progres- sive legislation, but says he-is against dealing with political subjects or presidential pos abilities" The Idaho senator Is too smart to be fooled by high-sounding phrases and his reference to presidential possibilities" may indicate that he suspects the motives behind the organization. Senator LaFoIette has had presidential aspirations for many years. but if he hopes to improve his chances of entering the White House by his latest maneuver, he Is doomed to disappointment The people of America will not elect man of LaFollette's type to the presidency
 The insinuation that President Harding will attempt to "steal the thunder" of the LaFollette "bloc" by advocating progressive legislation is unfair to the President. He has repeatedly expressed desire to help the na- tion's farmers and had committed himself 70 other legislation on the "bloc's" program long before it was organized. It remains to be seen what the "bloc" will be able to ac- complish in Congress, but is will no doubt be viewed with some misgivings by those rs- ipublicans who believe in party solidarity and are bending every effort to present. united front to the country in 1924. There Is an increasing tendency to break away from strict party lines, for which the republican { stand-patterss are largely to blayna- What ever dssension has developed in their ranks is due largely to the republican party's fail- ure to enact needed laws and institute re- forms which the public interest demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Disturbing Influences

Are you going to take boarders next summer?"
 'No," said MT. Cobbles. 1T'm afraid It will be a year or two before can stand another boarder around tn lace. l had two short-haired women an long-haired man last summer who talked as queer as they looked and said they was Bohemians. If I hadn't been able to associate pretty regular with my hired man they might have made Bohemian or bolshevik out of me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
YOUNG BERNHARDr
From the Atlanta Georgian.
 Aro<hor v.arn Q rLo b1a .

From the Atlanta Georgian.
 Another remarkable young French citizen is Sarah Bernhardt, 78, and a great grandmother, After playing in the Costanzi theatre in Rome last week, Mime. Bernhardt exclaimed: Every time touch the land of art and song which pro duced Dante, Raphael. Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. I feel that the inspiration of art burns more strongly in my spirit" In these days of material and martial domi- nation, it is good and stimulating to catch the inspiration of such re- ligious devotion to purely spiritual concerns, which are, after all. the only lasting glory of the human race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
THE INDUSTRIAL PASTELS

The exhibition of Roderick D. MacKenzie's pastels, held in Birmingham under the aus pices of the Art league, was a revelation of the possibilities offered by the great iron and steel industries of the Birmingham dis trict for artistic treatment. People who are accustomed to the glow of mighty stacks against the night skies have admired its weird beauty. It is source of endless com ment from visitors, but few of us realize that there is poetic side to the roar of vast machinery, the towering bulk of steel mills and furnaces, the dust, the grime and the hiss of white-hot metal. The men who toll in the lurid glare and the almost unbearable heat of iron and steel in the making, an en- vironment that is Dantesque in it's effect, particularly when seen at night, perhaps do not suspect that there is any romance in their work, but it.is visible to the discerning eye of an artist.
 In his paste1sMr. Mackenzie has createdthe impression of titanic achievement, not ac- complished so much by human hands as by machinery. Other artists who have visited our iron and steel plants have been struck by the same idea- In contrast to huge ladies ana Cf6VelluR CIauoH, CouCIOllcO Oy. tuo movement of lever, the men are mere pygmies, often invisible in the murky atmos- phere. One gets glimpses of machines re- semblng monstrous creatures in nightmare and almost forgets the fact that they are simply the instruments of human workers. Mir. Mackenzie has caught the true signifi- canoe of the feverish activity that goes on in our iron and steel plants. It is the glori- fication of work--the creative faculty enl- ployed on gigantic scale, that he has trans ferred to his canvases. Without exaggerat- ing any of the scenes he painted, he pre- sents them with vivid realism. They are studies in light and shadow, in which ire sistible power predominates.
 Someway should be foundto keep the Mac Kenzie collection in Birmingham after it's exhibition tour is ended. It might we'll form the nucleus of gallery to which could be added Aimilar works of art inspired by Bir- minghams industries. There is great op- portanity here for artistic expression along untrodden paths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

on current earnings, but habit of saving has been formed. The larger part of the Christmas savings funds are reinvested on the strength of the habit. There are over 5,00O,00O members of the savings clubs in the country and their combined deposits in these clubs total $1s0,0o0,000. It is a satis- flying element in Christmas cheer, while the permanent benefit in formation of the saw ings habit goes without saying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Appreciate. Help for Education

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Your write-up of our college in last Sundays issue is indeed highly appreciated by all connected with this institution. The Age-Herald is certainly doing much for the cause of education. and I wish to convey to you the sincere thanks of our college for what you have done for us and for the cause in general throughout the state.
 T. w. PALMER, President Alabama Technical In-
 stitue and College for Women. Montevallo, Ala, December 1, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
A REGULAR MIDAS

From the Boston Transcript.
 First Coster-"Well, poor old Bills gone"
 Second ditto (scornfully)-"Poor indeed! Luckiest bloke I ever see. Couldn't touch nofink without it turned to money. Insured is 'ousa burned in a month. Insured 'is- self ag'in haccident-broke is harm first week. Joined the burial serv- ice society last Toosday and now 'e's 'opped it. I call it lucky"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Retrenchment in Order
From the Montgomery Times.

From the MontgomerY Times.
 "Cut to the bone." is one of the blanks in the new governors plat form. Very good, and we are anx- ious to see where he is going to begin, and where the knife is first to be. used. Will it be among the high-ups. or the real workers?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Income Tax Due

"Taxpayers who owe balance on their 1921 income returns are urged to make their payments at once," said N. E. Snead, collector of internal revenue. After De- cember 1P a per cent penalty will be put into effect on delinquent accounts, and interest will accumu- late at the rate of per. cent each month on unpaid balances"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Costly Vandalism

From the Greene County Democrat, :,
 This is the season of the year when small boys and thoughtless hunters do much harm by carelessly setting fire to fields, destroying much forage available for cows and stock. It is a forr, of vandalism that ought to be stopped. Parents should instruct their children in this matter of destroying other peo- ple's property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Interested in Poultry

from the Monroe Journal.
 With eggs selling at 40 to 50 cents per dozen and flyers com manding 40 cents per pound on the local market, and scarce at these figures, the Journal can think of no small enterprise that promises more remunerative returns than special izing in poultry raising. Compara- lively small capital is required to make the business a paying propo- sition. In the nearby county of Covington unusual enthusiasm is being aroused in this enterprise and countrywide meeting is soon to be held under the auspices of the An dalusia Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of organizing the farm CTS and others for systematic CO., operative work in this department. Experts will be present to give in- struction in the matter of proper housing, management and care of the birds, to the end that success may be assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
ON THE EVE OF ELECTION

From the Washington Star.
 Make the announcement as usual" said Senator Sorghum, "that on election night l have given my self to tranquil sleep, absolutely fearless of the future"
 What's the ideal" inquired the campaign assistant.
 ''I'll probably keep tabs on the returns all night, and don't want to be disturbed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Alabama Press
Fragility of Government

From the Colbert County Reporter.
 It takes real man to set up a government. Any chuckle-headed simp can upset one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
THE ORIGINAL

From the Indianapolis Star.
 It was very small crib pillow, but it reposed in the place of honor, in a case, in one of the great his torical museums.
 q can't see anything remark able about that pillow" remarked one of group of visitors.
 My dear madam" explained the guide, ''it is very valuable. It is Washington's original headquar- ters."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Served Ita Purposa

Governor-eect Davis of Kansas says he will take his prize COW to the executive mansion and do his own milking. That sort of pose was all right during the campaign. especially if cameraman was close by to take photograph of the operation, but now that he has landed the job, there is flo longer any necessity for cultivating the common people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Work of Farm Bureau

From the Florence Times.
 The price of cotton started at IS cents; but when the farm bureau began to function a different con- dition. arose-and see the result. The usual old-time glut would have lost the planters millions of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
That Ended the Conversation

'I guess I'd better go home," remarked MT. Bibbles
 What's the trouble?"
 ''No trouble, particularly. I merely havs smart wife. When telephoned that would be detained by important business she wanted to know the latest quotation for a quart of hooch."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
No. So Helpful

T beg your pardon. Could you tell me how far it is to the post office?"
 'Bess my soulw exclaimed Prof. Diggs. q can't tell you, sir. But" he continued, brightening considerably, If you are inter ested in knowing, I can tell you exactly how far it is to Sirius, the dog-star.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
SIMPLICITY IN oKLAHoMA

From the Florida Times-Union.
 Oklahoma's new governor will have an old-fashioned square dance at his inauguration. There will be no frills of any kind. He announces "there will be no plug hats and long tail coats at this doin's." Will the gentlemen not wear socks, either?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
NOT A HEAD

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
 Two negroes were arguing.
 "You ain't got no sensc," said one.
 ''No sense! Den what's dis head q mine for7"
 "Head? Dat's no head, nigger. Oats jes' a button on top of ,yo' body to keep yo' backbone from un- ravelin'."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
A FIourishine School

From the Chiffon County News.
 Jemison now has the new ac- credited high school building about completed, having six rooms already occupied. The people of this live and progressive town did the wi~ thing when they tore down thelr old school building and proceeded to build new and up-to-date school building. The enrolment has al- ready reached something like 200 pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Soy Reana Profitable

From the Jasper Mountain Eagle.
 W. s. Randolph of Manchester star route says large crops of soy bean hay have been raised in north Walker and the southern part of Winston county this year. A soy bean failure is unknown in that part of the state, MT. Randolph says, and many farmers are turning to the soy bean as a substitute for cotton. Soy bean hay is selling read fly at $50 a ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
LOST FAITH

From the Crescent. tNA You heard me say prayers last night, didn't you, nurse?"
 "Yes, dearw sfF
 And you heard me ask God to make me a good girl?'
 "Yes."
 ssWell. He ain't done it.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
That's Something

By not having state fair next year, out where poor old Vulcan bares his head to the clements, the militant reformers of Birmingham will not feel called on to start another drive against the carnival shows. They need the rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

There Is . bit of irony in tho plight of rum-runners reported to get 50 thirsty for water, during their prolonged operations off shore, that they win pay $1oo for day's supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Legal Advice

'T may have some trouble in getting you out of this. You'd better plead insanity" But, Lawyer Glibwitz, Pm just as sane as you are"
 Maybe you are, but as long as w are in court keep 1t to yourself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

throned rulers, Norwich goes into permanent rstirement. His racing days are over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

the League of Nations we shall continue to be preachers and not doers, which in the end is fatal to influence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
THE AGE H FER AID

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala postoffiee as
 second-cas matter under act of Congress, MareA
 6. 1879.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-21

Tho hearts Of sedentary workers
are apt To become soft and flabby.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-21
THE NEW GENERATION

Joy anything planned for the young
er set.
"One would think I was dressing
for a lover instead OF my daughter"
she said 20 her Election in tho mir.
ror II reflection dazzling In It's live.
illness,
once again before she could OK
pcct Joan she conferred with Han
nah, She wanted TO be sure that
Hannah would behave as IL Eivlug
formal dinners wus tho usual thing
She even wanted Joan TO he i'm
pessed with the change In her old
serant.
Tho bell rang. Margaret lonFcd 20
run and open the door herself and
tako Joan In her arms. But she sat
still in her lovely rose bedroBu.
Bring her in hcrei" she called 10
Hannah, and Joan stood vide eyed
in the doorway. Come in dear, and
lay aside your wrap Margaret drew
her daughter TO her and pressed a
kiss on the flushed check "That's
n pretty frock. Joan but 1 must hac
my dressmaker make you some
things. Turn around and let me
look at you"
with "A bewildered look IN her
wldened eyes. Joan did as she was
bid.
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