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The Washington times., 1922-12-22
LOOM
FOR WHITE
HOUSE
Watson, Wadsworth and Edge
in Line II Harding Refuses
denomination.
By GEORGE r. HOLMES.

0y OEOUOE ~. hhVA<MkSSs
To all those various and sundry
Republican gentlemen who are cast.
ing covetous eyes on the White
House in 1s24-in the event War
rem g. Harding should decide not to
run again--it Ii suggested they. cul.
tivate with some assiduity three sit
ting members of the United States
Senate. to wit:
James 4. Watson. Of Indiana; I
James w. wadsworth. Of New
York: and Walter e. Edge. Of New
Jersey.
Here in tho National Capital.
where the gods of politics sleep
ever fitfuliy II at all. these three
are In q fair way to become known
~ Titanic Triumvirate" In Repub-
lican circles for the next few years
at least.
No one in Washington, or else
where, knows whether President
Harding will be candidate for q
second term. 1t u extremely doubt.
full IL he knows himself at this
early stage Of the game. But in
the event he should decide to step
out of the White House at the end
OF his term the scramble that win
then ensue for abandoned toga will
be grand, glorious, and stupendous
Republican candidates for the
nomination in 1924. always bearing
In mind the III" regarding Mr.. Hard.
| ing's plans. will be more numerous
than plans for settling Europe's
troubles.
In the Cabinet there are at least
three potential candidates, in the
Senate and House there are q dozen
more. while throughout the forty
eight states that comprise the Union
there are numerous Republican gov
ernors who are known to cling
tightly to the belief that lightning
strikes in queer places sometimes.
Here's where the Titanic trium.
virate" Of Watson, Wadsworth and
Edge begins to loom up.
BY the turn Of the wheel Of poll
tics they have become the Repub-
lican bosses" In their respective
States Of Indiana, New York and
New Jersey-the ''Penroses" of their
organizations in fact as well as in
theory.
In Indiana the elimination of
Senator Harry 8. New in the
primaries, the subsequent defeat
Of ex-senator Albert 4. Beveridge
in the election, and the removal of
viii III. Hays. have combined to
leave Jim" Watson. Republican
monarch of all he surveys. No
other Republicans have challenged
his leadership Of the State organiza-
ton.
In New York the smashing de.
feat. administered to Governor
Nathan L. Miller and to Senator
William L. Calder in November
have removed from Jimmy" wads.
worth's path the only men in a
position to contest his leadership
of New York Republicanism.
In New Jersey Senator Edge has
maintained his control of South
Jersey, and in addition has extend.
ed his dominance over the more
populous centers Of North Jersey
because of the defeat of Senator
Joseph 8. Frelinghuysen. his Re.
publican colleague. in November.
For the two years that remain of
the present Administration all of
the Federal patronage Of these
three important States-and 1t 10
no inconsiderable amount-will
pass through the hands Of these
three Senator'S -.
The Washington times., 1922-12-22
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These Leatherette Shopping Bags
are strongly made and durable,
with heavy handles and khaki lin
ing. When empty they fold up as
shown In the picture and make q
neat looking purse-shaped bag. The
purse pocket In very convenient for
The change purse and small articles
The Washington times., 1922-12-22

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Also Full Line Of Key West
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The Washington times., 1922-12-22
City Club Concert.

Members of the City Club and
their families will be guests Of the
club tonight at a concert and
motion picture program, featuring
Will Rogers in "Jes, Call Me jim"
The Washington times., 1922-12-22

For the two years that remain Of
the present Administration all Of
the Federal patronage Of these
three important States-and 1t is
no inconsiderable amount-will
pass through the hands of these
three Senator's. -..
The Washington times., 1922-12-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
KIMANIs

"The greatest military genius the E. Lee, was left complete bankrupt following the signing of the peace treaty Of the north and south at Appomatox court house in the year 1885," said Dr. Henry Lewis Smith. president of Washington and ,Lee university, before the members of the Kiwans club at their luncheon Tuesday.
 pr. Smith then told of the great ness of the leader. not only in mili- tary affairs but also in education. He said that General Lee Is idol of every southern heart and said that all tho characteristics of the south were concentrated in him. In speak ing of the educational work done for the college he said:
 Immediately following the treaty he was beseiged with numerous ot- fers of wealth and position. The Khedive of Egypt offered him tre- mendous wealth to assume charge of the Egyptian army; the head of a large Insurance company offered him salary Of s50.000 year and posi- tion Of chairman Of the. board Of directors without any responsibilities
 
 were thrown in his path. All of tkemi were refused. A representative of what is now known as the Wash ington and Lee university but then as the college Of Washington, rode across the Blue Ridge mountains to offer General Lee stipend of s1,56t per year to go to Lexington to teach 1.-the young men of the college to ffi them to shoulder the burdens of the south And on borrowed horss General Lee travelled across tho mountains to assume position oi Bleaching rather than become leader 4 of Egypt's large. army.
 "He first recognized that the of i flee was not a suitable training place for prospective law student and as result he founded the Wash ington and Lee law school and | turn founded the school of engineer ing, agricultural chemistry and mod 1 ern languages.
 In his later years at tho colleg he announced the acquisition of : school of journalism which at frs drew laughter from the editors 0 the newspapers of that time. Th
 school became success. His las
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
0otimists BaIk When
 Andy Gump Is Named
 For Statuary Honors

High point of oratory was reached at the Tuesday luncheon of the 0ptimist club when B reso- lntion was introduced asking in dorsement of d national movement to have the statue of Congressman Andrew Gump placed in the stat uary hall at Washington. the pro- ponent suggesting that the move ment also include like honor to Ty Cobb, Henry Ford. William ]. Bryan and Billy Sunday.
 The resolution was introduced by Richard F. Johnston and sup ported by Judge l.. l. Haley. L. l.. Stevenson objected because Gump had spent much money on his campaign, Hugo Black deliN- cred an oration that brought down the rafters in applause. Mir. Black admitted the merits of Mir. Gump. but did not think a man with so little chin should be accorded such high honor. H. U Sims also wit tily opposed the resolution. The resolution lost, but the proponeni, speaking for Mir. Gdmn. accepted defeat gracefully. declaring that Mir. Gump. still loo per cent for the people bowed to the will of the majority.
 Secretary IT. l. Parrish. Clyde II. Nelson and F, F. Smith, accom- panied by guitar. sang numbers of old melodies and were accorded round on round of applause. Among the new members intro dueed were Fred Fite. represen- tative-eleet, and Walter 0. Bianey.
 Further steps toward bringing Green Springs park to the people were reported. and call for help for the Near East was indorscd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
 COUNTY PROVIDES ROAD SAF FEGUARDS
Dangerous Points Are to Be Lined With Posts
 and Cables

Concrete posts. strung with heavy wire cables, will be set at the edge of county highways at dangerous points to present automobiles skid ding into ravines, by authoriza tion of the board of revenue Tuesday. The posts will be four inches by six inches and placed eight feet apart. The work will be done under the direction of the county engineer.
 It was pointed out by members of the board that by this serious autc- mobile accidents and the possible saving of lives of people will be &C., complished The total cost of this work is not to exceed s7.50o at the present time. Statistics furnished by the county engineer showed that approximately s50,000 will be needed to establish this safety step on all Jefferson county highways.
 There were no other important measures for the consideration of the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
CHIEF AKIN ORDERS FIRE |NSPECTIONOF
 ALL BIRMINGHAM
Investigation to Require Long Time-DriIIS Are to Be
 Started by Several
 Companies

Birmingham's new fire chief, James L. Akin, announced Tuesday a thorough fire inspection of the resi- dental and business districts of Bir- mingham has been started. The in- augaration of this inspection is the first official act of Chief Akin, who assumed office during the past week, succeeding Sidney A. Middleton, res signed
 Inspection is being made by fire men themselves. the chief announced It will be the most thorough ever made in Birmingham, he said, and will familiarize the e-fiehters with all the conditions In their ter ritory, such as location of stairways. exits, basements, fire traps. and pe= cuiiar construction. Heating furnaces and boilers will also be inspected. The work will require some time. it is said. and a complete report will be made to the office of the chief when it Is completed
 Chief Akin also announced that he intended starting and maintaining regularly practice drill for firemen, Such drills have been held in the past, but, according to the chief, they have not been systematized and made effective. Drills will include running hose, raising ladders, climbing lad ders and other features of fire nght- ing,
 Coming from the ranks of the fire- fighting force. Chief Akin is familiar with practical needs of the depart ment. His first activities will be de- voted, he said. to remedying some de- fects which he has observed. Later he said, he will turn his attention to any necessary changes In the admin istrative organization of the depart ment. No changes will be made for the time being, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Daily Luncheon Talks

goodly act was cut short by his death It was a proposition for the complete organization of what are now the schools of commercialism. political science and commercial law. This is the work done by 8 great, military leader who rather than let his star He in the glory of a nili- tsry defeat was content to devote the remaining years of his life to the up- building of the youth of the south that the eccentricities and charac- teristics of the south and the ideals of good principles and honesty might survive"
 At the close of Dr. Smiths talk. the members rose in a round of tumultuous applause.
 The Rev. Joseph NJ. Broadly, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, introduced pr. William Wie- of Chicago, secretary Of mems re- 1igious work in the Presbyterian church, who made 8 short talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
RAIL WAY COMPANY SUED
 BY WILLIAMS FOR $50, ,000

Charging that he had been arrest ed. placed in the Colbert county jail with criminals and desperadoes; that he had lost his job and had become poor and needy as a direct result of inc experience, Sam L. Williams filed suit against the Southern Railway company in the chancery division Of the circuit court Thursday asking a s50 GOO reparation. Williams. in his shit filed with William J. Waldrop- clerk of the court, alleged that he was arrested April 15, 1920, on charge of assault with intent to murder. The plaintiff further averred ,that as a result of his incarceration he lost his Joo, money and valuable time. which he valued in all at S50000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Chariot Must Haunt New Tag to Avoid Fine, But Some Don't Care


 What colors does your old gas eater Haunt before the watchful traffic officer. heralding her right to the streets and highways? Have YOU abandoned the yellow and black of 1922 for the fashion able dark blue and white for 1923" If not, you had better see Judge Stiles with the regular price plus 15 per cent, lest Judge Aber- nethy sees you and calls for the regular price, plus the 15 per cent, plus an indefinite amount, all be- cause your automobile does not carry a 1923 tag
 Eighty cars were parked in Second avenue between Twenty first and Twenty second streets at o'clock in the afternoon. Eight of the cars carried 1922 tags. Such a limited census would not justify a statement that 10 per cent of the car owners in Birmingham have not procured new tags. But further investigation brought out the fact that such a figure would seem to be low estimate.
 During a 0-minutes' count, so cars crossed Twentieth street and Second avenue bearing old tags. Within 8 period of minutes, SC cars traversed First avenue at Twentieth street Ten of them bore old tags. These figures fail to prove anything, but they prove interesting when totaled on the county and city records.
 Fifteen per cent of the original cost for tag is added after November 1. If o. s. Finch, license inspector, sends you "a mo- tce that your are driving with ont proper license, s1.50 Is added to the cost. And, finally, if Judge Abernethy has to bring the mat ter to your attention, there will be somehing in the way Of a fine to top the bill
 There is no extra charge on a tag if you have just purchased your car. All cars that were in operation october 3I without new tag are subject to the extra penalty Sc, if you buy second hand car, be sure to collect the extra fee from the seller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
DEATHS
Statement September 15ti
 RESOURCES

CIayfnir c. Anlt-The funeral or CIayfair G. Ault, CT, who died at local infirmary Sunday, was held Tuesday morning at Loy's chapei, followed by burial at Elmwood. The services were conducted by the Rev. NJ. S BarnwelI. Mir. Ault lived in Birmingham about years and had a wide circle of friends and ac- quaintances. He was connected with Moore and Handley Hardware company for 20 years, and later be- came president of the Atlas Ma chine and Supply company. He went to Thorsby some time ago, where he was in charge of an cleo tric light plant. MT. Ault is sur vived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Bennett, of Atlanta. The pallbearers at the funeral yesterday were: E. r. Moore, c. c. Blackwell. F. A. Hausman, E. T. Beatty, W. H. Beatty and H. W. Coffin.
 Mrs. Fannie Edmonds-Died Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at the Ridgley apartments at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The body was sent to Franklin, Ky, by Johns for burial Tuesday night. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. E. Camp and Mrs. Elizabeth Hoskins, of Birmingham.
 Walter Trotter--Funeral services for the I-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Trotter, who died at local infirmary Monday night, will be held from the residence, 1924 Elev- enth avenue, north, Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Elmwood with Johns in Charge.
  James BniIcy-Aged II. died at his residence, 1124 Thirteenth street. south, Tuesday afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Johns.
 Mrs. George D. Gosdin-Funeral serv- IS for Mrs. George D. Gosdin, who died Monday morning, will be held at St. Pauls church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial will be in E,lmwood with Eige Loy in charge She is survived. by her husband, her parents. two brothers and one sister.
 DeIIa MurI Smith-Infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Smith, who died at the residence at Trafford Mon day, was buried in the Bethlehem cemetery Tuesday. Lige Loy was in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Chamber Will Bring
 Merchants Here Again

At meeting of the manufacturers and wholesalers division of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday 1t was unanimously decided to bring the Alabama Merchants annual con vention te Birmingham next August.
 This convention assembled 5000 merchants from all over the state in Birmingham last August. every town in northern Alabama being represented by three to dozen dele gates.
 The visitors were regally enter tained and, incident to their visit. a large amount of business was done by Birmingham wholesalers an manu- lecturers.
 These conventions were instituted before the World war but the prac- tice of holding them ceased until 1t was renewed in August. On closing up the details of the convention and after reviewing the healthful results in bringing the country and. city merchants into closer touch, decision was entered to have still bigger and better convention next year. Preparation for that event will begin early and will be on lavish scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
DIR. WEIDLER GIVES
 PSYCHOLOGY TALK

Speaking at the regular Tuesday night meeting of the Birmingham Club of Applied Psychology. pr. Roy c. Weilder of Los Angeles described failure as state of self hypnotism. With Success" as his subject, Dr. Weidler delivered forceful lecture on the personal attributes that make success.
 Just as the subject of hypnotism must be aroused by the hypnotist, the man who is failure can only be aroused by himself" said pr. Weidler. Continuing, he said. Brains may be classed in one of three groups: the rambling brain. the brain that thinks in ordinary terms. and the brain that concentrates. People who force their brain to concentrate are the cream of the earth. They are happy. healthy and prosperous"
 Speaking of mental attitudes that cause failure, pr. Weidler said. Tt is a fundamental law of science that like seeks like. Think about failure and all the gloom thoughts in the universe gre yours. They are drs wn by the failure thought just as the steel magnet draws metal filings. Likewise, happy. joyful mental state will drive out : the gloom thoughts, and attract all that goes with happiness and success.
 To those who would plead sick ness, misfortune, or heredity as an excuse for failure. pr. Weidler said. "Whatever your trouble, or whatever your fears, remember that no hered- ity is stronger than an awakened soul"
 pr. Weidler will go to Chattanooga Wednesday for series of lectures. but will return to Birmingham in time to deliver a lecture in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel Sunday. This will be the first of five lectures to be delivered in Birmingham the coming week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Case Continued When
 Jurors Are Scarce

one Of the many teclinicalitaes of law upon which defendants in case can rely to obtain continuance of their trials was experienced' inf Judge Heflin's court Tuesday, when an in- sufficient number of jurors was present for the defendants attorneys 10 strike from.
 The situation was bronght about when three separate jurSes were de- liberating on eases. The case of 8 negro changed with{ felony was scheduled for trial before Judge lief lin when it was found that only 2+ jurors answered to roll call, in place of the required 30.
 Matt Murphy. representing the de- fense, asked for a Continuance on the case on that grounds, which was granted. The case is now scheduled for trial Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
COMMISSION SETS ASIDE MONEY FOR
 CHANGING PLANT
New Fire Station to Be Gen. ter of Distribution, Eliminating Two
 WatChmen

Carrying out suggestion con tained in recommendations made seV- eral weeks ago by the superintendent of the electric and water depart ments, the city commission Tuesday appropriated money for the removal of the center of distribution of the North Birmingham electric plant. tc the new fire station at Thirtieth street and Twenty-slxth avenue.
 The old station has been st Twenty-fourth avenue and Twenty third street, and 1t has been neees- sary to employ two watehmen at this place to guard the cityts prop- erty. With the station in the same building with the fire company, the employing of these watehmen will not be necessary. Other advantages are also claimed for changing the location
 Minor improvements in North Bfr- ningham, involving the expenditure of a few hundred dollars. were also authorized. Two fire hydrants were ordered installed in Twenty sixth avenue. One will be at the Eighteenth street intersection and the other at the Twenty second street intersec- ton. Two street lights were au- thorized to be installed One of these will be al Twenty eighth street and Thirty seventh avenue, north, and the other at Eighth avenue and Thirtyt third street, north.
 Street Lights Ordered
 The comm ssion also ordered q street light installed at Ensley. at Twenty third avenue and Twenty eighth street
 The purchase of two lots in West End for the opening of new street was authorized. A sum of ss50 was appropriated for this purpose.
 Changes in the route of the Bir mingham and Pratt City road. which is expected to result Tn considerable saving to the city and county. were ratified.
 resolution was adopted provid- ing for a change in route, which. it was said, had already been agreed to by the board of revenue.
 The change will be at the bridge near the Jewish cemetery. The road will come up the hill to the bridge instead of going under the bridge. as originally routed All rights-os- way have not yet been obtained. and ordinances providing for the work are not yet ready for Introduction.
 Road To He Paved
 Ordinances providing for the grad Ing and paving of the Pratt City Ensley road we're passed. This road will be built jointly by the city and the county and will vary in width from 4O-foot roadhed to approx imatcly a S0-foot roadbed. Esti- mated cost of the project is s103.500.
 Parking of automobiles and other vehicles on Avenue F. Ensiey. be- tween Eighteenth alley and Nine teenth alley, was prohibited in an ordinance.
 Appointment of three new mem hers upon the library. board was confirmed by the commission. upon recommendation of Mrs Mary Echols commissioner of education They are R. A. Porter. w. ". Walker anf Mrs. | l.. smith. They will ff vacancies caused by the resignatI9r of Ersklne Ramsay, R. +. Moore ant l J. w. Donnely.
 The employment of Dalton Swslnr as reporter for the municipal eonel was confirmed The employmen went into effect November S, ant provided salary of $15o a month. The employment Of C. c. Farr, al l dairy inspector, at a salary Of si5' | A month, was confirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
COMMISSION BANS
 BOOMING HOUSES
Third Licensed in Week Re- voked in Campaign in
 Birmingham

Licenses of two rooming houses. the Venice hotel, 60tiz Twentieth north, where a special officer vas shot and killed several weeks ago. and the Olympic hotel 2520h Fourth avenue, were revoked by the city commission Tuesday on grounds that they were places of i'll repute. Four cases were heard. One resulted in indefinite probation and one was carried over. Practically all of the morning was consumed in the hear ing of these cases.
 D. E. McLendon. president of the commission, announced that hence forth all these cases would be heard before Judge H. j. Martin of the recorders court. and recommends tions made to the commission by him. Too much time is lost by the commission. McLendon said, in these hearings, many of which have la ready been aired in recorders court.
 W. B., Cloe. commissioner of pub lie safety. is conducting q campai gn against houses of i'll repute. Three licenses have been revoked since the crusade began week ago, and 1t is understood that several others arc soon to be considered.