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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
PROMOTING BODYBUILDING

The Southern Pine Association, represent ing the leading producers of pine timber in the southern states, has planned and will conduct a campaign in the states of Ala bama, Georgia and Florida having for it's object the encouragement of home building and home ownership through the agency of the building and loan associations The lumber producers have taken this position on the principle that the building and loan association is the best medium for encour. aging home building because it's funds are for such purposes only and the association has no other object in view.
 The majority of the building and loan associations are in the rich states of Ohio, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and they are credited with much of the prosperity of these states arising out of home ownership. Ala bama has only eleven building and loan associations and only two of them are really large. There is room for scores of them. They should be in every city of the state. Under the laws governing them in Alabama associations have proved successful and their record is that of never having lost cent of shareholders money or failed to meet obligations. The lumber producers will, of course, benefit through the building of homes, but all other trades will also. It is to their credit that they sense the benefit that will come to them and others through promotion of all sound home building agen- cies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
The Peoples Forum
A TO AVENUE E BELT LINE

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Referring to your interesting editorial entitled Relieving Public Street." beg to say that your point would be well taken as to the obstruction of the street by railroad tracks ordinarily. But the facts in the case show that the Belt Line on Avenue E serves the public in most vital manner Practi- caly all of our car load coal used by the inhabitants on the South Highlands is un- loaded from cars placed on this track. Also. the sand, cement, brick, common and face lumber and many other building materials for the construction of houses on the South Highlands. are unloaded on this track. This means saving to the consumer of many thousands of dollars per anni,m, and relieves somewhat the already congestcd condition of the team tracks at the various railroad yards, which would be wholly inadequate uo handle the needs of the Southsde territory if the additional burden were placed upon them of having to take care of the cars that st present arc placed slcng Avenue F and unloaded on the second track that has al- ways been in existence. If it were simply a matter of convenience for warehouses To- cated along the avenue, the second track would not be necessary. Inasmuch as Ave nue F and Avenue are already paved, the use of Avenue E for unloading heavy toit- hardship upon the general public, but as l have pointed out, saves annually many thousands of dollars to the consumers of Birmingham. JOHN w. SHELBY.
 Birmingham, Ala, Dec. IS, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
A Timely Editorial
Force in Industry

From the New York Times.
 Secretary of Labor Davis in his annual report recalls that after months of idleness 600,000 miners on strike resumed work without d single change in wages or working conditions. No better example could be found, he said, of the fu- tility of such appeals to force. Therefore he asks for more power to enable his department to expand its conciliation services "to enable it to handle effectively nationwide industrial disputes" Secretary Davis discovers new twilight zone. Public utility workers, hei argues, are. unlike those employed in pri- vate industry, and he specifics that those employed on the railways and in the mines should not have the right to strike, although the right not to work cannot be abridged.
 Such remarks are, it is to be feared, more academic than prac- ticel. The secretary contributes nothing to the solution of the an- cient problem of settlement of diff culties between labor and capital except an expression of his confi- dence in methods which labor spokesmen have rejected. The stage is now being set for another nationwide coal strike, and propo- sais of conciliation are scorned in advance. The editor of the United Mine Workers Journal writes re- garding conditions when present agreements expire: "1 can say that the miners will not submit to any reduction in their wages, nor will they permit the coal operators to take away from them any of the conditions of their employment which they have won by many years of struggle" The improbabil- ity that Secretary Davis could ad- just the difficulty if given more power may be gathered from the utterances of the chairman of the scale committee, of the anthracite miners. After dcnouncing the gov erhment's attitude in the recent cohl is.t.ike he said few days ago: "Ar- bitration never settled anything in tine industrial affairs of the nation. Since it is based on compromise, and in many cases influence, we found it impractical and a menace to the peace and stability of any in- dustry, or it's workers"
 President Harding was happier in his message when he laid down that men have right to work as well as to strike. There is nothing novel about protection of the right to work as well as the right to strike. That Is proper function of the government in country of free dom. But who can say that the right to work has been effectively protected in Illinois or West Vir- ginia? Even in New York license {, hy unions is often a better protec- tion of workers than is the law. If the government would proceed along lines which no true .Ameri- can could question, there might be fewer demands for power to do what is impracticable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
ILLITERACY DECREASES

Gratifying results have been accomplished toward eradicating illiteracy in Jefferson county, according to the monthly report of the county superintendent of public schools Residents who cannot read or write now number 5,456. The superintendent states that children seven years of age should not be classed as illiterate, since the compulsory education law does not require them to at tend school until they have reached the age of eight years. It may be inferred from this that the proportion of adult illiterates is considerably under 5,456. The population of Jefferson county in 1920 was 310,054, which has been increased since that time. Taking into consideration our large indus trial population and negroes who have passed the school age without educational advan- tages, the lower ratio of illiteracy is encour- aging. As the result of widespread interest now being taken in education by the people and public officials, greater progress will be made in abolishing illiteracy. It can, and it will, be reduced to minimum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
In Hotel Lobbies
Thoughts as Romeo

Audiences probably wonder what a Shakespearean thinks about when he plays Romeo" said Fritz Leiber. T will tell you one thing that I think about very decidedly and em- phatieally when 1 play the part. That is disconcerting 1crick' that persists in intruding itself in the much talked-of balcony scene, with out needing art. Thoughts of love get jumbled most disconcertingly with bangs of physical pain when l am compelled to throw my head back and rhapsodize for several minutes with the equally love-smit- ten Juliet. There is also vocal difficulty involved in talking with your head tilted back at about 45 degrees-l don't know if you have ever experienced it--that MT. Shakespeare seems to have over looked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
FARM BLOC STILL FOR FORD

Representative Rankin of Mississippi de- nies that the Harm bloc" has abandoned the Ford bid for Muscle Shoals He makes encouraging to everyone interested in see- ing the Muscle Shoals property developed for the best interests of the public, that "No member of the farm bloc has deserted Mus cle Shoals and challenge anyone to say he has deserted" MT. Rankin minimizes what the bill introduced by Representative Dick Inson of Ohio providing for government operation of Muscle Shoals, declares that MT. Dckinson's action does not commit the agricultural members of Congress to such plan, and intimates that the Ohio represen- !hat he does not possess.
 Even without Mr. Rankin's confirmation It was evident that the farm bloc member ship had not changed its attitude in re- gard to the Ford offer Senator Norris and Representative Dickinson have made merely serve as obstacles to the ultimate disposal of the Muscle Shoals plants. The people may safely discount the kind of propaganda sent out from Washington to de- feat the Ford bid. Most of it is misleading and is being utilized by the interests op- posed to MT. Ford for selfish reasons. The Dickinson bill, which is similar to the Nor ris bill, is contrary to the public interest and the public desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
A WARNING TO FACULTIES From the kansas City Star.

We are glad to see an American institution adopting the style set by the Greeks in the case or unsuc- cessful ministers. A dispatch from Beaver Falls, Pa., announces that the. failure of the Hobart college football team to win glory this year has caused the resignation of Dr. A. A. Johnston, president of the college, and of the professor of mathematics as well. That is some thing like. It puts football where it belongs as the paramount issue in our colleges, and It teaches these professors that if they insist on keeping the football tam busy with studies they do so at their peril Let the team fall down., and off goes the head of the president of the institution. That will impress on the faculty that they would better look out. First things must come fret
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
Sidewalk Congestion

"One of the worst causes of side walk congestion is the almost uni yersal habit of stopping insthe mid dle of the sidewalk to speak to a passing friend or business acauaint- ance," said R. N. Klinge, Birming- ham engineer. This could hardly be classed as dangerous thing, but it certainly is annoying. The sight of some friend seems to upset our sense of courtesy. All of us have witnessed what happens when some pedestrian suddenly stops on a crowded sidewalk. The fellow who stops is usually bumped into by the fellow behind. Apologies do or do not follow, and irritation may be the worst result of 1t. A step to one side wolA1 prevent the whole thinp.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
NAVAL RACE STILL ON

The House appropriations committee de- clares that the race for naval supremacy IS still going on and involves types of arma- ment not specified in the unratified treaty for limiting the navies of the principal sea powers. Asserting that extensive cruiser and submaGine programs are being planned abroad, the committee served notice on the country that the United States will have to launch a new building program of it's own unless the limitations of the naval treaty are made to include these craft. The pur- pose and the spirit of the arms conference Are being violated by this wasteful competi- tion, which the United States cannot avoid if it is continued. Otherwise the American navy will soon be relegated to status much inferior to the navies of the other compet- ing powers.
 While the naval treaty does not apply to the vessels being constructed abroad the object of the American government in call ing the powers together was to check the huge expenditures for naval construction which were straining the financial resources of the powers and imposing an almost ntoI- erable tax burden on their citizens. Evi- dently this object has not been accomplished since no progress can be made toward naval reduction and curtaiing expenditures if, in lieu of spending money for capital ships, equal or greater amounts are spent for air planes, submarines and cruisers. That would be merely change in the building program and not reduction. The arms conference was unable to reach a1<agreement on these points, and doubt iA expressed for the sue cess of any new negotiations that may be attempted, butft is evident that the only way to stop naval competition, in practice as we'll as in theory, is an international agreemfht, such the capital ship treaty, which /will include airplanes, submarines and cruisers
 The American government should exert the full weight of it's influence to bring Great Britain, Japan, France and Italy to see the folly of continuing in their present course, and effect an understanding which will put definite stop to competitive build ing. During House debate on navy appropr;- ations, Representative Lineberger of Cali fornia declared that President Harding had been negotiating with the foreign powers for several months regarding the limitation of warships under 10000 tons and suggest ed that it was unnecessary to ask him to do something he was already doing. This infor. nation evidently surprised the sub-com- mittee in charge of the bill and will surprise the country at large, which was not aware that such negotiations were under way. If Mr. Lineberger was speaking for the Pres- dent, it is reassuring to know that steps are being taken to remedy the principal defect of the naval treaty which made no provisions to limit the construction of lighter war craft.
 Since many nations not represented at the Washington conference may now enter this race for naval leadership, it appears that parties to new agreements should represent all first and second rate powers. Inevitably the League of Nations stands out as the best medium for bringing about this interna- tional achievement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
My Favorite Stories By IRWIN s. COBB
BACK TO GODS COUNTRY

Soon after the Civil war ended former trooper of Morgan's cavalry moved from his home in the Bluegrass region to California. He was a gentleman of genial habits and natural orator. It was almost inevitable therefore, that sooner or later he should en- ter politics. He announced as a candidate for the legislature on the democratic ticket. He made spirited campaign. but when the primary returns were in, of three candidates the ex-Confederate had finished third
 He called a meeting of his friends and made speech. It was short but complete
 Gentlemen" he said, Tim going to quit this cussed country. I'm going back to Ken tucky-the only fit place for southern white gentleman to live-where the niggers make your crop for you and the sheriff sells it."
 (Copyright 1922 by trhe MsNaugh, cvn Ir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
Adrift With the Times
The Common Lot

In announcing that his partnership with Woodrow Wilson would end December S1, Bainbridge Colby said the former President "is turning his energies once more to sub jects which have long invited him." That's the trouble with life. Most of US have to keep on ploddng a dull round while the things which have long invited us stay just beyond our grasp. Even in our last hour we may catch, glimpse of them beckoning to us around a corner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
L.en;enex

"Tll make an example out of you. Thirty days in jail"
 ''Do you mean to say. your honor,n pro tested the speeder, that for thirty days I'll be separated from my motor carp
 You will, sir. But if it will console you during your period of confinement have no objections to your wearing complete outfit of motor togs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
PRESIDENT ON FOREIGN POLICY

From the Chicago News
 While President Harding's messare tn Congress discussed no particular question connected with the nations foreign affairs. it contained several passages which certain commentators interpret as forecasting ini. portant developments in foreign policy. Speaking of the four-power Pacific pact. MT, Harding declared that it brought new confidence in peace based on understanding. abolished "every probability of war; and in his judgment, might be made model for like assurances wherever in the worll any common interests are concerned' Again, referring to American obligations and the necessity of dscharging them with out straining American traditions and ideals, the President said: After all, there is less difference about tine part this repub- lie shall play in furthering peace and human advancement than about the manner cf playing it."
 Certainly the four-pnwer pact. whicn opened new and hopeful area in coun- tries bordering on the Pacific and put an end to disturbing talk of war in those quar- ,ters is model as regards purposes and manner or method. The model can and should be applied wherever it can be ap- piled wisely. Regional understandings and limited cooperation within wel-defined spheres of common interest are not inconsis- tent with American ideals or traditions bus they should not be permitted to weaken the national governments vii, to take inte- pendent action when that is nanifestly de- sirable Firmness, courage and, practical statesmanship should ,neeforth again char. a.teriae the foreign poll of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
Trying It Out

Trying It Out 1sI must admit" Said William Witt, Autosuggestion's fine; I tell myself I'll soon have pelf And pleasure will be mine So long denied. I've even eyed
 The motor car that will Be quickly bought When daily thought My empty purse shall fill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
MOTHER KNEW

From the .Pittsburg Chronicle
 Telegraph.
 The young man who had been calling so frequently un Helen came at last to see Helen's father.
 Its a mere formality, 1 know, sir" he said, "this asking for your daughters hand, but we thought 1t would be pleasing to you if it were observed in the usual way
 Helen's father stiffened.
 "And may I inquire" he asked, s'who suggested that asking my con sent to Helen's marriage was a mere formality?"
 "Yes, sir" replied the young man. ''It was Helen's mother"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
A SLIGHT CRITICISM

From the Spokane Spokesman Review
 An article in the Literary Digest opens thus
 "A policeman's life is not happy one ter-um, ter-um, ter-um, melodiously an nounced Gilbert and Sullivan some time ago in one of their light operatic ditties."
 No, they didn't. If we were running a paper that had literary as part of it's title, rules 1 to 10, inclusive, would ba: "vcrify your quotations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16

try such as that of dairying and the raising of livestock for packinghouse purposes. Such distribution as AndaIusa contemplates is not charity; it is an investment in the human equation, than which there is none more far-reaching in good effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16

Representative Keller of Minnesota ere ated "tempest in teapot by declaring that the hearings before the House judiciary committee in the Daugherty case were "a comic opera performance" Is he just now finding that out?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
VALUE OF WORKERS, WELFARE

Even m point. of dollars and cents Me count that investment yielded good returns, and, in addition, it has resulted in dividends of a humanitarian nature that cannot De estimated" said the head of leading ster
 and iron concern regarding the welfare work done by his comDanv. Heads of other iron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
A Privileged Person

A prina donna wants S100,000 because subway train door was slammed in her face. An ordinary person would be thank fu to escape with his life, but you can't trifle with a prima donna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
THE MODERN CHILD

From the Tornto Globe.
 Betty Mother, Mary was very rude and cross all afterhonr. She just quarfeicd end quarreled.
 Mother, Well, why didn't you come home?
 Betty-Oh, l just slapped her face and stayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
The Stock Theme

"Who is the crowd cheering?"
 "An artist"
 "What for?"
 .He has just made solemn vow not to draw picture of a ragged little fellow gaz- ing into shop window full of toys as his annual contribution to the Christmas heart throbs."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
Better Wait

Troubles knocking at the door Shall open? Nay. Often he's been there before, Yet he went away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
Duly Emphasized

In connection with the death of Johr Wanamaker, it seems to have occurred to about 90 per cent of the editorial writers of the country that honesty is the best policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
A Quiet Intermi.s;on

About 3 o'clock in the morning it's pos sible to pass the city hall and not hear the echoes of loud and acrimonious debate Most of the honorable city commissioners are in bed then. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
ENTERTAINMENT EVOLUTION

From the Columbus Record.
 Our government was founded on a system of cheeks and balances. ' but it seems to have evoluted into A system of checkS hsrt . s;--->>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
ECHO ANSWERS WHAT ?"

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 What on earth will the governor of South Carolina say to the governor of North Car doina at the Presidents conference of gov ernors upon prohibition enforcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
INCREDIBLE
From Punch, London.

From Punch, LOndOn.
 Acolyte (to newest genius of the ultra -moderns) I'm always find ing myself bragging to people that know you.
 Genius-And do they believe you?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16

Mussolni may be new in the game of diplomacy, but the closest scrutiny shows no evidences of stage fright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16

With Clemenceau gone, we can once more turn our attention to home grown celebrities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
LOST ON BORAE

From the Dallas News.
 M. Clemenceau speaks En4lish fluently, but. he might as we'll talk Greek when addressing Senator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
Many Bad Cheeks

"There are more bad checks floating around Birmingham now than at any time of the year." said w. H. Nicol, credit manager for d Birmingham auto concern.
 ''I have recently talked with bank officials who say they have more such checks now than they have had all the rest of the year put together. This is accounted for Ly the fact that check artists, as well as other crooks, operate with particu- lar agility around Christmas time when there is such rush and mer- chants are unusually busy. All mer- chants will do well to watch this carefully"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
Advises Less Sneed

"The speed demon has Birming- ham by the throat" said Judge Al win M. Douglas. If people don't slow down in their mad rush to get somewhere else quick there are go- ing to be more and more accidents and deaths.
 "It seems that we ought to back up and take another start on Safety Week. Sergeant Crunp is right when he says that Birmingham ought to slow down as means of pre- venting accidents"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16

Gadsden Times-News: .Alaba- mians do not want the A. and M. college moved from Auburn, and the Montgomery movement will fail because the motive is selfish one. And again, the college would lose S60,000 yearly it receives from the federal government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-16
HE AGE H E R AL D

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala. postoffiee ss Eecond-cass matter under act of Congress, MareA 1S7A.
The Washington times., 1922-02-23
|sl,000,000,0O0
/ DEBT BONDS TO
/ To BE ISSUED
plan Partially Worked Out for
Refunding of British
loan. n

LONDON. Feb. 23.-The amount
of the British debt to the. United
States which Is to be funded through
bonds guaranteed by the American
Government. may be under $1,000
O0O, 900, 1t was learned this after
noon. E III
The total British debt to the
United States Is $4,166, 3l8,358. No
interest has been paid on It.. ~
Announcement was made at Pre-
mier Lloyd Georges office that
negotiations are not yet complete
and they are still in progress. II
was intimated that there will be no
more than one issue OF bonds and
that, taken together. they will cover
the entire debt. r r
1t was pointed out that President
Harding had predicted that the
bonds would cover both the capital
sum of the debt and the interest.
AS the bonds win be issued by the
treasury, sanction by Parliament
will not be necessary.