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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
WANTED TO APOLOGIZE

"To my mind one of the funniest things te result from the recent controversy oYer dane- ing at East Lake park occurred yesterday" said Mrs. Mary Echols, eemrnlsaienes sf health and education. "A man oagne Into my office and introduced himself and then stated he wanted to apologize to me for not voting fer me and at the same time congratulate mo on the stand I had taken regarding dancing ut East Lake.
 "The reason he did not vote for mo he said was because he thought a woman would be 80 narrow-minded that she could not see any thing but just routine matters of the city and unable to see the progressive things. He de- clared that after reading the papers and learn ing the stand had taken he felt that he must come in and apologize for not casting his vote for me.
 But for the past few days I have received many letters congratulating me on the stand have taken in this issue as we'll as hundreds of telephone calls"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
A LITTLE COLOR

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 We are of the opinion that President Hard ing, in restoring the new year custom of having receptions at the White House has made small but needed contribution to the pleasure of the American people. American life since the war has been drab and uninteresting, anything that can add zest to life even for small number of people is well worth while
 During the administration of President Wil- son the new years receptions were abolished. The President, for his own reasons, did not take to new years receptions. When he went into of flee a zealous democracy was having it's own way It did not tolerate any official society doings. The representatives of the plain people could be about better business than enjoying themselves at an official function. What good were new years receptions anyhow?
 For one thing they brought the President in closer relations with the people. They helped to humaniez the presidency. There came time when perhaps President Wilson wished that he and the presidency had not been so aloof from the people, that he regretted he had not mingled with them while he was fighting their battles He complained himself that people chose to regard him as cold calculating 'thinking machine"
 It may seem toollsn to some people that the other people attach so much importance to the White House receptions. But they ought to be tolerant, and if it gives pleasure to man or a woman to say, "I was there; shook hands with the President" or if it gives pleasure to some people to read every line of the account of the White House reception no harm is done and some people have new enthusiasm for life.
 Some harmless color is added to our grey existence and in America are in need of color in the business of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
AN EXHIBIT OF SPIDER WEBS

From the American Museum Journal
 Notwithstanding the fact that spider web is so fine and delicate that unless covered with dust sparkling with dew it is almost invisible, the American Museum of Natural History is now displaying a series of these webs, 12 in number, mounted on dark backgrounds as to be plainly visible. The spiral construction, widening gradually from the center outward, is easily traced. The webs are accompanied by colored plates of the spiders which spun them. Some spiders live in the web they spin; others spend only the nights there, hiding during the day in retreats often some distance away with single thread leading to the web. One of the larger spiders, Aranea trifolium, for in- stance, spins a thread from the center of its web to tent made of leaves and silk. Sitting in this tent, the spider holds the thread in such way that it knows when the web is shaken by its insect prey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
ON UPWARD GRADE

'It is certainly mighty nice to be back in Bir- mingham even for few days" said W. T. Young who formerly resided here. "There is no place like Birmingham and my family and myself keep up with everything that is going on here through The Age-Herald and it's bright pages We are making our home now in Osyka, Miss, my wife's former home, and we are just 80 miles from New Orleans.
 q take our boys oyer to the Crescent City frequently and often run across old friends from Birmingham In my travels through four of the southern states I find a decided m- provement in business and Birmingham espe- cially seems on the upward grade.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
INTEREST IN ALABAMA

More interests than are publicly known are interested in Alabama mineral lands," said John H. Adams, mineral expert. "Their represen- tatives come and go in a quiet manner. We men who make reports for these parties might like to tell about these matters in detail, as showing the great interest of the industrial world in Alabama, but we cannot do so on ac- count of the confidential nature of our rela- tions.
 Sufficient to say, there is a growing interest in Alabama mineral resources and that means much development time goes on. I believe this year will witness considerable of that"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
ANXIOUS TO COOPERATE

Managers of the local theatres are most agreeable and anxious to cooperate with me in my work of amusement inspector" said Mrs. Myrtelle W. Shell, who assumed her new du- ties Monday. Mrs. Neil Wallace, whom I suc- ceeded, has the work well systematized that it is easy to carry and I am enjoying it. I am asking the public to cooperate with me in giving Birmingham clean moving pictures and shows, and if they have any complaints re- garding either I will appreciate it very much if they will call me at my office, Main 5570, between 10 and Il o'clock in the morning and and o'clock in the afternoon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
SMITH FAvoRs PROPOSED PLAN

''The idea suggested on the front page of Fridays Age-Herald relative to a collect system of postage for direct by mail campaign would be welcomed by my company and would also save much money for similar managed business organizations" says E. R. Smith, local manager of the Dictaphone company
 Just recently the company has sent out return cards whereby the signator will receive a booklet by personal delivery. Were the pro- posed plan in vogue for that campaign it would have saved large amount of possibly unused postage, although we get very good average of returns under our system"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
A MORNING PRAYER
BY THE LITTLE THINGS A CITY IS JUDGED

When our zealous civic associations are es- corting visitors about the city and pointing out the superlatiye qualities of Birmingham, its broad streets, its handsome residences, big off, flee buildings and industries that cater to the markets of the world, what will those visitors think of the battered and dflapidated plat forms for trolley passengers in the downtown district?
 When these platforms were first built they did indeed fill longfelt want. The blessed width of our street made it possible for them to insure inc safety of people boarding and dismount1ng from trolley CATS without inter- fering with yehicular traffic They were guarded by stout iron posts, with chains strung between them, and when the shades of night were falling fast red lantern glowed at either end
 Reckless automobiles, the kind who ought to be shut up in penal institutions or insane asy- lums, made short work of the chains and posts Some of them made valiant effort to demolish the platforms, but merely succeeded in knock
 
 additional eyesore- One by one the posts went down and the chains were broken. Some thoughtful thief probably carried off the debris, for there are only few posts left standing for1ornly, and here and there bit of chain, mute evidence of civic neglect and automobile unrighteousness-
 These passenger platforms are to useful .o be abandoned They should be repaired and protected from the onslaughts of careless mo- torists The additional protection given by posts and chains is needed Whether the city the traction company is responsible for therr maintenance, they should not be left in the condition they are now in, and traffic police men will make themselves doubly useful if they will arrest automobile drivers who seem to re- gard the platforms as fair target If that isn't reckless driving, what is if?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
TRIP TO MEXICO

Much interest in the Chamber of Commerce trip to Texas and Mexico, February to 19 has already developed" said o. L. Bum. Among those already signifying their intention of go- ing are Richard W. Massey, W. D. Colby, R. S. Munger W. S. Lee, representative of the Gulf States Steel and gentlemen from Tuscaloosa and Troy. About 20 have signified their inten- tion of joining the party.
 We will travel de luxe in Pullmans with din- ing car attached. We will make the principal Texas cities and the leading cities of Mexico, spending several days in Mexico City.
 'Mr Bonner, who is arranging the trip, will arrive here next Sunday and make further ar- engagements"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
ALLIED COUNCIL WILL TRY TO SOLVE ECONOMIC PROBLEM

The economic restoration of Europe cannot be worked ont in Washington, although the arms conference has an important bearing on the subject That is why events at Cannes, where the allied supreme council is meeting, will be closely watched.
 Once the European governments got tho idea that their salvation depends upon themselves and not upon wealthy friend across the At lantic, they will make substantial progress toward recovery. There are indications that the supreme council is going to face the issue squareiy and evolve plan which will satisfy France, Belgium and Great Britain, give Ger many better opportunity to meet her obliga- tions and incidentally abandon the stupid policy of ignoring Russia, the greatest factor of all in the economic situation of Europe.
 Lloyd Georges appeal to the allies to set aside their prejudices and work together for the common good is sensible and timely. The sooner the allies stop wrangiing over repara- tions, reach a live-and-let-live agreement and get down to business the sooner will the eco throughout Europe come to end
 There is no necessity for alliance between Great Britain and France against Germany and there will be none for half century. On the contrary. France, Great Britain and Germany must establish basis for doing business. Ger many cannot be throttied, as France seems to desire, without prolonging the present situation and making it worse. Regardless of Frances feelings, Germany must be partner of the allies, or the attempt to solve the economic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
HAS A FOREIGN SOUND

"Well Welp' exclaimed MT. Calder. Here's a New Year card from our old friend, Bill Buckwheat. It came all the way from Austra- lia and has just arrived" e"What does MT. Buckwheat say?" asked Mrs. Calder, as she put down her copy of Zippy Tales.
 "'Best of luck from the Antipodes.'" 'I think he might have included himself in the message. The Antipodes are probably some people he's staying with, but I must say they have d queer name."
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
AN ALLENBY MYTH
le London Observer.

From the London Observer.
 A strange tale is in circulation at clubs where men from the east foregather, says "A Club Member" It is said that, apart from General Allenbys unquestioned success his name has had a remarkable effect on the Turks. For Allenby is by them interpreted as Allah Nabi, which means the man from Allah, or the emis- sary of Allah. Therefore, his triumph has been accepted as direct divine interpositon This was a stroke of luck which never entered the minds of the war authorities when they wisely gave him his command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
WOMEN WILL INCREASE VOTE

q expect to see larger vote than ever for the s25, 100000 good roads amendment issue January 30, due to the heavy registration of women," says Charles L. Harold, secretary manager of the Civic Association and Jefferson county chairman of the campaign.
 With the support already given by the women it is not too optimistic to hope that the ratio for the bonds in Jefferson county will be greater than the 16 to 1 rolled up at the first election
 "The catechisms of the issue which were mailed out this week to 5000 voters are being read with interest, according to reports reaching me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
GREECE AND LORD BYRON

News reaching me from Greece states that many celebrations were held in the latter part of 1921 in honor of Lord Byron who died fight Chris Cassimus
 "This English lord is held before the young Greeks in school as one of the great libera- tors of their country. His works have been translated and are very widely read throughout Greece.
 Byron helped Greece in her time of need and was instrumental in securing that country s liberty. He will never be forgotten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
Myterious MT. Cope
Samuel Metey, in Leslia's Weekly.


 I.'s q thoaHand-te-ess chance that you've ever heard eH hini he9efe---but at the same time yea cen Ba peegeesiy sure that you will hear of him. Yeu are beund te hear ef him, provided England recognises the immense service he has already performed for her and gives him the oppor- tnuity to serve her elsewhere. And, If you haven't read this article previously, you will say
 "Cope7 Cepe7 Who the deuce is Cope7"
 And that's why I'm telling you about him. The American public ought to know who Cope Is.
 He's a mystery-rnRn, this Cope. You, if you have been reading the news from Ire- land during the past year so, have doubtless learned to recognize various names, as being identified with the Irish question-youve heard of Sir Hamar Greenwood and DeValera, and Sir James Craig, and Arthur Griffith, and Gen. eral Macready and half dozen others-but I'll venture to say that you haven't heard enough about Cope to fix his inyour mind. He might be nobody, so far as the world at large is concerned. But he isn't.
 He's the man, of all Englishmen who have had anything to do with the present situation in Ireland, who was chiefly responsible for the peace negotiations between England and Ireland
 I made that assertion one day to a man in New York, and he laughed.
 "Come off p he scoffed. "Why, every Amer ican who has visited England in the past six months comes back and nodestly admits that he is the man who got Lloyd George and DeValera into the same room; and for the Irish and the English, why, don't suppose there can be one man in either of the two islands who doesn't think he did the tricky!
 But I was in Ireland during the greater part of the past year-the year in which events in that dramatic country reached their dramatic climax; was one of the only two "ousders'' who were able to meet both parties to the quar- rel with equal freedom; and I know, therefore, that on Englands side the one man who did most to bring about the truce was Mister Cope"
 One can't even find out what his first name is His initials are "A. w." But apparently no one has been able to find out what the "A" stands for. When I left Dublin, public opinion was divided in two camps. One party held that the "A' stands for Arthur. The other equally without definite information, maintained that his name is Alfred. Personally, although may be wrong, I lean toward the Arthur school. mention this merely example of the mans profoundly yelled personality. Most people know him as ''Mister Cope"-and that's all.
 think so because it was generally agreed, by all shades of political opinion, that the overtures from England resulted from the fact that some one in Dublin Castle had begun to present the facts in the Irish situation to Mir. Llyod George It had been the custom, for too long, to report hopes and call them facts. And if the Prime Minister ever announces the name of the per- son who sent him the facts on which he came to agree to confer peaceably with Michael Col lins, and so make history, it's certainty that he will say, "A. W. Copeg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
NOT QUALIFIED

'It is but natural for a man who has been in public life as long you have to be credited with some choice bits of repartee."
 '.I'm afraid can't qualify for that distinc- tion," replied Senator Snortsworthy. During my entire career have never stood on the floor of the Senate and in the heat of debate called one of my colleagues liar"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07

problem will get nowhere, and trade with Russia must be re-established
 Tho policy of the American government, while 1t has not been stated officially, will be one of helpful cooperation, but there will be no can cellation of Europe's indebtedness to America
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
BAD AWAKENING

If you don't make some repairs for me I'll sue yoa," said the irate tenant.
 "Whats the trouble7" asked his landlord. "A square yard of plastering fell off the ceiling last night and struck me as lay asleep in bed'
 "That's toe bad"
 ''It was too bad and, furthermore, when the stuff hit me was dreaming had money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
QUICK, MARIE, THE SMELLING SALTS!

From the Arkansas Gazette.
 In yesterdays review of the opera typo graphical error caused statement concerning Mime. Galli-Curci to read that she was "bony and well favored figure.1The word intended was "bonny."-The Chicago Tribune.
 Mistakes will happen, even in the worlds greatest newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
HOW IT WAS
ow fast were you going?"

How fast were you going?"
 ''YOur honor, to tell the truth, don't know" And yet you think yourself competent to drive a car."
 T was competent when I satrted out, your honor, but I stopped at filling station where fuel was on sale for man and boat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
LITTLE EQUIPMENT BOUGHT
 BY THE RAILROADS

Only 20,667 freight cars were ordered by the railroads last year. The number of pas senger cars ordered was PIP. Only 241 loco motives were ordered. In the five years ending with 1917 the average number of freight cars ordered per annum was 1o8,0Oo and that was considered small, but it is nearly five times as large the record of 1921
 Railroad mileage has declined 2,5oo miles in the past five years, last years decline being about 200 miles The total abandoned mil cage in five years was 5,7Oo miles and new mileage built was only 9,2oo miles,
 There is an immense amount of new equip ment needed. The public is concerned in the ability of the railroads to buy cars, locomo- tiyes and rails. This thought should accom- pany consideration of railroad revenues.
 A music critic says Galli-Curci is always great, but wasn't so great in recent perform ance. There are times when critic has his hands full in trying to spare the tender sensi- bilities of prima donna
 Theodore Dreiser says when he first met Sul- lvan the immortal John L. kept asking him to have some champagne. As John would say, if he were still alive, Them the good old days.'
 For the sake of those Philadelphia newspaper men who were not permitted to attend the Pen rose funeral, we hope they didn't have to return and report the fact to grabbed city editor.
 
 beggar who sometimes makes much as $200 week refuses to go to work. Can we blame him when brains are bought and sold in the open market for $25 week?
 Secret diplomacy is often the kind that won't stand the light of day. Otherwise there wouldn't be any reason to keep it secret.
 And what has become of the old fashioned literary person who thought it beneath his dig nity to accept pay for what he wroteg
 The recognition of Mexico by the United States is still classified under the head of "un- finished business"
 There is, we venture to state, a great diff ference between doll shortage and shortage of "baby dolls"
 The way British newspapers poke fun at pro- hibition in America is positively getting on our nerves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
THE RATIO

"A Paris stage beauty claims to have re- ceived 1,7oO proposals of marriage"
 And what does Broadway think of that7" asked MT. Grumpson.
 "One young person in midnight show suiffs loudly enough to be heard all the way to Los Angeles and says she expects to receive 5000 proposals before she surrenders."
 "That being the case, 4,999 of her suitors will be lucky"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
OUTDOORS

When life seems drear and unprofitable
 struggle And there is but little in the prospect to
 please, l want to get away and hear the ripple of water, want to get away and hear the wind in the
 trees; To go where the hills stretch away in the dis
 tance And sentinel pines rear their tops to the
 skies, Where the sun gilds the valleys like sweet
 benediction And the little wood creatures are cheerful
 and wise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
ENs TENT DEPRAvITY OF MAN

From tlS lafofx Fribuqe.
 Complete disarnnameht is impossible. If the arrs collfetencS5 cS5sacceeded in outlawing poison gas some inge eyfo3sl enemy would probably send floci of sigplanes dropping limberger cheese bombs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
FIFTY-FIFTY

'Is this an enlightened era?" "That depends on your point of view,' said Mr. Jagsby.
 ''Yes?"
 "The skirts women wear are more sanitary, but the liquor get is more poisonous"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07

Some born great= Some achieve great Some have greatness thrust upon
 them Twelfth Night
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-10-04

for seven years, and secretary of the
great and important Senate Commit
tee ON Foreign Relations.
| en- personally acquainted with
nearly all of the present Senators, and
with the Secretarials corps and other
officials of the Senate l am thor
oughly familiar with the routine and
general workings of all the Depart
ments of Government in Washington,
and have pleasant personal acq6uin-
lance with many of the principal Of
ieers thereof. l have several warm
friends in the Cabinet circle.
If in the providence of God, and by
tho ora"n of the electorate Of thia
ctate. ON permitted TO take the
oath of Office as Senator. If will he
amid familiar scenes and friendly
fanas. &N5&
Nv two wears connection with the
American Embassy at London during
the world War gave mo the onportrn-
NV tn GARNER = priceless fund of IN
formation which wonld he invalnakle
TO me as a Senator in the cnnsidera-
ton of international affairs. NV sec
rptarial noeition with the Senate Com
nittee on Foreign Relations, already
alluded to. gave me clear vision of
matters in distant lands, informed mo
on question Of treaties, and caused
me to study CLOSELY the conditions and
customs G. the people across the seas
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-10-04
ANNOUNCEMENT
. Macon, Ga, Oct. 3, 1922.

WAGON, ia, Oct. 3, 1872.
To the White Voters of Georgia:
I Kavs a laudable ambition to rep
resent my native State of Georgia in
the Senate of the United States ari
in furtherancesof this aspiration / am
candidate for nomination 10 the pri-
mary election ON October 17ih, to fill
the vacancy scaused by the death of
the late larnented Senator Thomas e.
Watson.
l believe | have certain advantages
and experiences that qualify me for
the prompt and intelligent discharge
of the duties of Senator.
Ny services of eight years in the
House of Representatives Of Georgia
as a member from Bibb County. and
twenty years as Clerk of the House,
have given me a complete knowledge
of legislativ procedure. and perfect
familiarity with parliamentary law. |
am trained in parliamentary practice
and discussion. by reason Of the fire.
queicy have presided over the delib-
eratious Of the House. and the innum-
9fable times have participated in de-
bate on the floor.
also have ripe experience in the
usages of the United States Senate,
the result OF having been private sec
Rotary to Senator Augustus 0. Bacon