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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
BY THOMAS r. MARSHALL,
Former Vice President of the Unit
ed States

If man has either faith or phil
osophy he can cheer himself not a
little by thinking back to the first
New Year day and retrospectively
considering the first man who look
ed upon it. To contemplate the his
toric Adam may be helpful in lift
ing the load from the shoulders Of
those who think in thousand ways
Christian civilization is about to
break down and the individual to go
to his ruin. Each man of a million
may feel himself to be the most
helpless and undone creature since
time began. Yet, bad as may be his
condition, it is idyllic IN contrast
with that of the first gentleman on
that New Year morn, when he
stepped from the Garden of Eden,
his bride by his side. He
had no friends, no home, no
money, no trade, no job and
no newspaper in which to ad-
vertise for one; and yet he turned
to Eve and said, "a happy New
Year, my DEAR Notwithstanding
his plight he kept moving along in
faith and confidence. He was
never utterly cast down nor dis
mayed. He knew what he had
lost. but he neither cursed God nor
died. He had rare philosophy.
Things were just as bad with him
and with the world as they could
possibly be. But in attaining unto
knowledge he had also gathered
fruit from the Tree of Wisdom, and
so he said, what is bad is part
my fault; let me be brave enough
to help restore it." If Adam could
have faith measurably to prove
that he sincerely meant his greet
ing, what right have any of us to
say there is no hope after all these
long centuries that this will be a
happy New Year?
How human it is for us to scowl,
yet how divine it would be if we
would smile. We, have not yet
grown out of our childhood, in
that we take for granted what we
have and think we should obtain
what we do not have. If discon-
tent aids a striving toward the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
THE STORY OF MER ROUGE

There is enough material for half dozen
melodramas in the sinister events that have
drawn attention to Morehouse parish, in
Louisiana. The arrest of the former mayor
of Mer Rouge, at Johns Hopkins university,
who is charged with murder, was but one
climax in a series of startling developments
which are as strange and weird as the maca-
bre stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Murder and
kidnapping by mysterious band of shrouded
men, the disappearance of two well-known
citizens of the parish, whose bodies were
found long afterward by dragging nearby
waters, while militia stood guard to prevent
interference from hidden assailants; neigh
bors cycling one another with suspicion and
walking the streets heavily armed, the legal
machinery Of Louisiana working day and
night under the direction of the governor,
while number of men estimated all the way
from eighteen to fifty are believed impi-
Gated and reports are in circulation that vio-
lence may be resorted to at any moment
to wreall vengeance or Illustrate Justice
these are some of the lurid details of the
drama being enacted in Morehouse parish.
1t hanks back to other days when lawless
lana. The parish, although in the upper end
of the state, is near the Barataria district,
which is described by a writer in the Cleve
land Plain Dealer as one of the most pic
turesque parts of the United States. 1t was
here that Jean La Fitte, the famous pirate,
and many another cutthroat held forth when
they were driven from the Spanish Main,
about one hundred years ago. Perhaps, some
of the influence of those desperadoes of the
past still fingers over the bayous, whose
dark waters and semi-tropical wildness sug-
gest furtive deeds. The very name of Mer
Rouge has infinite possibilities for a story
teller whose imagination might be fired to
write tale of the bayou country, based on
occurrences in Morehouse parish. The ma
teral already at hand would require but
little elaboration. Writers of fiction are
often accused of exaggeration, but few of
them have spun yarns that did not square
with life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
INSPIRATION OF THE NEW YEAR

ideal, then it is well; but, if it is
a source of lessened effort, then
it is ill. We are not wise If with
the coming of tomorrow we do not
strike a balance between our bless
ings and our obligations. And hav-
ing struck it, we are foolish if the
balance being on the wrong side
of the ledger, we apply for bank
ruptcy in the courts, either of bust
ness or morals. There is no soul
SO cursed by fate that may not if it
will count up in memory blessings
which have been poured into the
treasury of its life. Nor is there
a soul so blessed that a candid con-
sideration of the past will not admit
large unpaid debts to God, to coun-
try, to humanity.
Whether as individuals or as a
people, we cannot contemplate with
satisfaction the condition of our
democracy. We cannot fail to look
with saddened eyes upon the SEEM
ingly irresponsible conflict between
labor and capital. We cannot help
grieving over the proneness of each
to magnify its grievances and to
discount its blessings. We look
with shame and fear upon the pros
pect that republic, supposed to be
composed of men and women suf-
ficiently educated and high-minded
enough to govern themselves
through their self-control, may be
compelled to fix a standard of con-
duct for its citizens and forcibly to
measure them by that standard
rather than by the golden mete-
wand of pure and undefiled democ-
racy. We see the lowering clouds
of personal rights and class rights
and hear that battle cry, "God and
my right" but we fail to see ray
of sunshine illuminating duty.
Enough of this there is to bring
tears to the eyes of the little boy
who represents 1928, and, alas, this
is not all.
The peace that followed the
World war is not that peace which
other New Years had hoped would
settle like benediction upon the
heart of man.. 1t is peace that
passeth all understanding. 1t is a
peace crammed with blood hatreds,
racial ambitions, national fears.
conflicting interests, deprecated
currencies. debts, doubts and SEEM
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
THE FOUR-POWER PACT

1t is reported that William Cuno, German
chancellor, will present to the allied premiers
this week proposal for Horsepower
treaty to guarantee the security of France
and the Franco-German frontiers. The
agreement would be in force for thirty years
and would be signed by Great Britain,
France, Germany and Italy. The United
States would be asked to sign, but withou.
committing itself to military obligations. If
such treaty were negotiated, there would
be no necessity for the United States to be-
come signatory, even if there were no OBJ
jections against "entangling alliances"
Since there is the constant menace of an
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
A Timely Editorial
Fighting th. White Plaque

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Census statistics show that in the
year 1921 the death rate from tu-
berculosis was reduced to the low
est point ever recorded. In the reg
istration area covered by the sta
tistics there was. total of $4,000
deaths from this cause, which was
used as basis for estimating thai
the total for the entire country was
100000. The death rate, assum-
ing the estimate to be exact, was
99.4 per 100000 population, which
may be compared to rate of l14.2
in 1920, and 1892 in 1910. In
1920 the estimated number of
deaths from tuberculosis was 122,-
900 and in 1910 it was 10000.
A saving of many thousands of
lives is signified by this rapid de-
crease in the tuberculosis death rate
q saving that must be measured in
relation to the possible number of
deaths that would have resulted
from a corresponding increase in
the death rate in the absence of the
strenuous efforts in the prevention
and eradication of this dreaded dis
ease that have been made in recent
years. The reduction should be
very encouraging to those who have
taken an active part in the cam.
paign against the white plague, as
well as those who have lent the
financial assistance necessary for
its continuance, and is of vital in
terest to the whole country. But
Of even more direct interest to the
people Of Missouri are figures that
have been compiled by DIR. Walter
McNab Miller, executive secretary
of the Missouri tuberculosis As
sociation, which cover every county
in the state and show decrease in
the death rate from tuberculosis.
per 100000 population, of 81 since
the year 1911.
Such remarkable decreases in
mortality from tuberculosis, both
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

other war, between France and Germany,
which would involve 81 the other nations of
Europe and tBigAt eventually involve the
United States that threat iust be removed
before there Can be sny assurance of lasting
peace. The Cupo plan yht bring about
the desired retalt Il At ieast has the merit
Of offering France the guarantees she has
been seeking, while at the same time it pro-
tects Germany. Although the balance of
power has been the curse of Europe for
generations, If the four principal powers
were allied, there would be only Russia to
consider as potential source of trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

5000.
ing uesoiatlon. " Is peace SO un,
celsali eiaS ~ - oeine suaiueu
everywhere py arms anu armament.
IL Is not goea slght. 1t does no.
MAXI Us prouu as people ~
snould make US prayeriui. wen
ihlgne we an repeat III unison that
! we nave dohe these lhihgs we ougnt
not 10 nave ooiie ana ieie unoohe
enose eliiiss We oushI W haVe uone.
NO, Things 40 not looA goou mere Oh
ELSEWHERE OF anywhere.
iee 1 say unto you tnat IN the
| mast OF all TINS dou0t ana seeming
Despair never was thefe a view
ear $ dawn Wnen men ought more
heafSiiy 70 nope eacn otner nappl-
ness: II we pc Wnat we claim 10 De,
tne lreesr ana most democratic peo-a
PIE on earth' II we are wnat we say
we are, lovers ol OUT ieiioW melt
tnen we may come INTO tomorrow
impressed with q sense Oh ducy, con
secfateu TO lne nign laeals Oh de-
mocraey, ana tnank1ui that we are
not TO De carried TO the SKIES on
lloWery Deds OF ease. II VIII al
ways pe happy New year wnen
we loon Iranhly ana 1lrmiy into Inc
eyes OF uuty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Rotation in Office

From the Montgomery Journal.
1t has become fashionable for
state officers to serve one term in
office, then become candidate for
another, and so on down the line,
or up the line. Some of them
threaten to stay with us the balance
of their lives. Well, Montgomery
willing, if the states willing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Alabama Press
Help Schools Fir.t
From the Lafayette Sun.

From the Lafayette Sun.
1t is ell right to build model pris-
ons, but we doubt if Alabama felons
should be provided with tile floors
and shower baths and the states
cows have private dr:Sking foun-
tains, while the states educational
institutions are begging for private
funds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

in the state and country, are con-
elusive proof that, if never finally
Conquered, the disease is one that
can be controlled and eventually
held in such subsection that it can
no longer be called plague to so
ciety. The fear OF it has already
greatly lessened, due to measures
of prevention and means of cure
that are now employed, and the Wig
lance and perseverance of the
powers that are arrayed against 1t,
comprising a number Of organiza-
tions both of social and scientific
nature, assure that it will be placed
under further restraint in the fu-
ture. The fight that has been waged
agaist tuberculosis and is still
being carried on has met with sue
cess that directs the highest praise
to those who have been active in
the engagement, and shows that in
some ways society is functioning
with great efficiency. Yet, in spite
of these favorable indications. tu-
berculosis is still one of the chief
menaces to society. That cannot
be denied in face of the fact that
100000 people died from this cause
in 1921, though the number was
less than in former years. and only
by constant effort can the disease
be subjected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Adrift With the Times
Baffled

Baffled
The singing soul to lofty heights
May soar on wings of song,
And wend it's way through starlit nights
Where radiant fancies throng.
But in a world of toll and care,
With less of joy than pain,
To reach that realm where all is fair
1t often strives in vain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
A Safety First" Bill
From the Chronicle Call.

TIT VIZ J1DI OIICI1S OdlIs
Senator John Craft of Mobile will
introduce at the coming session Of
the legislature bill making it COM
pulsory to teach safety first in
the public schools. We certainly do
hope he succeeds, for he generally
puts over what. he undertakes.
There is much in the public school
system that might well be dropped.
even if nothing were to take It's
place, but this would be fine sub
.stitrtion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Look. Like Spring

From the Jasper Mountain Eagle.
There were a number of wood
fires about Jasper In November,
and green grass and ferns are now
growing wnere the woods were
burned off month ago. Those
who have seen the new verdure say
it looks just like spring of the yesr
in the woods, and some of the grass
is high enough for cattle to Craze
on and still growing st this writing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Bearing Up

The flapper passes from the scene,
Perchance, she did adorn;
But most of US are quite serene
And not at all forlorn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

The person who is capable of wrestling :
gumdrop from an infant is not in the same
class with the Birmingham thief who stole r
blind mans cane. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

Idle Words
MAY | wish you happy New Year?"
asked the formal old gentleman.
"You may" replied Mr.. Grumpson, "but
if that's all you are prepared to do to make
it happy New Year for me, I'm out of
luck"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
1t Depends

"There's more friendliness in the sub
urbs."
"That depends on what you want to do"
"Eh?"
"Some neighborhoods will stand for still.
Others WON'T"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

There is always some kind Of unseemly
excitement going on at the city hall. Even
a reporter who is personally unpopular with
the honorable city commissioners-and sew
eral of them are-can pick up story nearly
every day that is good for front-pags
position.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

The pumpkin fills some bards with glee,
And fulsomely they praise it;
Which doesn't mean a thing to me
neither eat nor raise it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

We're all fed up on fables
Quite a store;
For there's no truth in labels
Any more.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
"GIVING"
BY REV. H. c. OFFERMi.N

cit pays to give. The giver re-
ceives more than he gives. If you
give help, you may receive money,
and vice versa. Make the world a
giving worldly giving yourself.
Giving brings satisfaction, content
edness and happiness. Giving be-
gets love-love in the heart of the
giver and in the heart of the one
given to. Giving must be coupled
with strong faith-faith that the re-
turns will come.
Sometimes the returns stay out
long.
"Give, and it shall be given unto
you"
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-04-03

Jenne will spend the month OF
April at her home in Derby and
with friends here.
George William Hamilton left
Saturday with the Dartmouth Mus
zeal Clubs which ar emaking an
extended concert tour, going as
far south as Atlanta, Go. The first
stop was in Lawrence, and Satur-
day night they gave a second con-
cert at Hotel LenoX in Boston
The itinerary includes seven con-
celtS, Lawrence, Boston, Baltimore
Washington, Charlotte, Athens and
Atlanta, Ga April 9Th.
Mrs. John Cunningham, hostess
at the Woman's Club on Wednes-
day afternoon will read a special
issue of the Caledonian-Recold
printed exclusively for the Wo-
mans Club. Leading features will
be Our Paris Correspondent" the
League of Women Voters" and
"The Experiences OF an mex
pelienced Reporter" Members rlay
bring friends.
Miss Kate Drew has returned
from several days visit to relatives
in Coventry
Mrs. A. G. Goodwin and d&pgh-
ter Lucille have been spendi ~ a
Feeks vacation in Littlet"n with
e 2tives.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-04-03

aust think Of it, at seventy-fve
years of age to be made well and
strong again and gain twelve
pounds in weight, but this is eX-
actly what I did after taking Tan
lac. Not s.only that, l feel years
Younger" said Mrs. Mary A. Spen-
Ger, East ST., lifelong resident of
WATERFOWL, n. Y.
"For over a year | was in ter
rible rundown condition and was
so nervous and restless that many
night | would hear the clock
strike every hour. was able to
eat very little and lost strength
right along, finally becoming so
weak | could hardly walk from one
room to the other.
"On account of my age
thought my declining health was
natural. but Tanlac has proved that
I was mistaken. ! can do all my
own homework now. | sleep all
night long, wake up in the morn
ing feeling refreshed and Just feel
fine all the day long Tanlac can't
be praised too much"
TANLAC is sold by Landly's
Drug Store, in St. Johnsbury Cen
ter by W. F. Powers. in West
Barnet by Richie O. Wasden, in
North Concord by w. NJ. Rich, in
East Concord BY John L. Folsom.
Advertisement.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-04-03
NEWPORT LOCALS

Mrs. Bert Manuel closed her la
bors at The G,inan Co.. STD e SIT
'uI'day night. ifr. and Mrs. Manue.
expect to move soon 10 North Troy
whore he has employment with his
rrcle. Myron Blair.
Miss Della Deaette has been con-
fined to the house by illness for
tie past few days.
Miss Gertrude Butterfiel, of
North Troy has been the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. George i,ilder.
Arthur McAirdsey OF Ledrox-
VIE, P. G., is spending the week
end at the horne of W. W. Blod-
gett.
Urban Livingston has returned
from visit to his son George
Frederick Livingston in Dorchcs-
ter. Mass.
Miss Ellen Chamberlain has re-
turned to her home in North Troy
after visit in the home of Mr.. end
Mrs. E. A. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. e.. d. Phelps and
daughter, Miss Marjorie Phelps Of
St. Adams are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James I. Ford.
Miss Gertrude Hurst has return
ed from Montreal where she was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Dubray.
Miss Eleanor Sheldon was en-
ployed in the F. D. Flint store last
week during the absence Of Miss
Winsome Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Frost
and son Albert, who have been the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. Harry F.
Hamilton for ten days returned to
New York today.
Miss Barbara Brown spent her
holidays in Montreal returning
Sunday.
Miss Peggy Burns was in St.
Johnsbuly over the week end.
Frank Sherman is spending a
few days with his sister, Miss Alice
Sherman in Atlantic City.
B. S. Curtis was called to Derby
Line Sunday by the death of Mrs,
Sadie Stevens, widow of Frank
Stevens, who passed away at the
age of seventy. Funeral services
are to be held at her late home in
Derby Line on Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Buck, Miss Gladys
Drown, Miss Jennie Curtis are
home from U. V. NJ, for a few
days.
Arthur Wells of Ashby, Mass,
is visiting relatives and friends in
town.
Mrs. H. P. Leaavitt has returned
from a brief vacation spent with
her son and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs,
Leon Curtice in Lyndonville.
Raymond Colodny, Burton Prou-
ty, Harry Savage, David Camp and
Charles Flint are home from Dart
mouth for the holidays.
The remains of Gilbert l.. Golf
were taken to Richford from New
port Center, Saturday morning.
Mr.. Gilbert lived with his daughter
Mrs. d. W. Coburn and was Sc
years of age. He was i'll only a few
days with pneumonia. Intelment
will be in Richford today.
Colin Burgess is home from Is
land Pond for a weeks vacation.
Mrs. J. f. Foster gave an un-
usually interesting program on
Wednesday at the Woman's Club
Curious Things and About the Obi
BILE. Shakespeare and the Bible BIZ
blimancy or Divination by the BIZ
BILE. Mrs. Fred kenerSon gave a
reading "Good 'Posttle Paul"
There were also anecdotes and a
short poem by Madeline Bridges,
read by Mrs. Foster.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-04-03
Concord
Springtime News Among Gu
Essex County Neighbors

Irving Emery spent Sunday
with his brother, Stillman, at f
/ A. Hutchinson's.
Miss Lyle Spaulding who has
been visiting in Greenfield, Mass.
returned Monday.
Mrs. l.. F. Follensbee of White
field, N. H., is the guest of hel
sister, Mrs. Clara Chaplin.
The grange will have its regu-
lar meeting April Ia. with the fol
lowing program: Opening selec-
ton, orchestra; paper, Our Use
less Accommodations, Mrs. ]. Rich
ardson and d. Smith; singing q
round, Three Blind Mice, Grange
Some Points on How to Make {
Hot bed, Willis Bradshaw; piano
Mrs. Bradshaw and Mrs. Milti-
more; Practical Home Garden
Karl Richards; recitation, Spring
Fever, Rose Rock; orchestra Sc
lection; How Much of Your Liv-
ing Does Your Farm Furnish, Mr.
Gleason, Mr.. Woodbury., Robert
Williams and Clarence Richards
Penny March.
Miss Myrtle Sullivan spent the
week end at her home in East
Burke.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-04-03
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
DOROTHY L. DEAN vs. HARRY DEAN
Caledonia County Court
June Term, A. d., 1922

WHEREAS. Dorothy L. Dean. Of
Burke in the County of Caledonia. and
State of Vermont. has filed in the office
OF the Clark of Caledonia County Court.
her Libel for Divorce. setting forth in
substance. that on the 1lth day of Oct
ober A. D.. 1919. she was lawfully mar
ried to Harry Dean. now of parts un-
known without the State of Vermont.
That she afterwards cohabited with tho
said libelee in the State of Vermont that
during Overture she on her part has
faithfully kept the marriage covenant:
That the said libelee treated the libel
ant with intolerable severity. by reason
Of which intolerable severity. on the Sth
day Of August. 1929. she was forced 10
and did cease TO cohabit with the libelee;
that libelee being of sufficient pecuniarS
and physical ability to provide suitable
Just cause. grossly. wantony and
cruelty neglected and refused 50 20 do
that she has one minor child. the fruit
Of said marriage. whose name is Norman
Monroe Dean.
And praying that the bonds Of mat
rin,ony between her and the said libaleo
he dissolved. and that She be granted a
a bill of divorce and that she may he de-
creed the custody Of said minor child.
And il being made TO appear. upon sat
isfactory proof bF way of affidavit, that
the lbeee is without this State so that
a citation cannot be served upon him,
and that the libclant has made diligeht
inquiry and does not know where tho
libelee RI sides:
THEREFORE. Il is ordered that no.
tice of the pendency Of said libel be given
to said libelee by publication Of the sub
stance thereof together with this order.
in The Caledonian- Record. a newspaper
published at St. Johnsbury. in the County
of Caledonia three weeks excessively. the
last publication 10 be at least six weeks
prior TO the first day of the next term Of
Caledonia County Court. 10 he held at s.
Johnsbury. within and for the County of
Caledonia. and State of Vermont. pn the
first Tuesday of June. A. D.. ts22. at
which time the said Harry Dean is order
ed to appear and answer 10 said libel.
Given under my hand. At St. Johns-
bury in the County OF Caledonia. this
lst day Of April A. D.. 1922.
ALBRO F. NICHOLS.
Clerk.
JAMES r. CAMPBELL. Attorney.
April S-l0-l7.