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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
THE SOUTH IN LITERATURE

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Southern writers are forging rapidly to the front, acquitting themselves with distinction. No section of the country can boast four writ CTS more worthy of praise or who are better known than Henry Sydnor Harrison, native of Tennessee, and an adopted son of Virginia; James Branch Cabell, virginian Corra Harris, Georgian, and Irwin s. Cobb, Kentuckian. Cobb has written no novels, but his short stories numerous and are among the very best of the day. Whenever either of the other three writes novel it immediately is accepted as of the outstanding books of the year in which it is published. T. s. Striblng, native of Tennessee, who received much of his edu- cation in Alabama, is not yet we'll known as the others, being new in the field, but one of the notable books of the year is his novel, "Birthright," publication of which instantly gave Mr. .Striblng place in the front ranks of American novelists.
 There are numerous other Southern novelistd of high merit, but these perhaps the best known. They stand second to no other quin- tet in the country, which is the point of this comment. In the field of short story writing Southern names also share honors with the best writers from other sections.
 We need no longer apologize for the south's showing in literature.
 If it did not involve a change of theme we could go on and show that the present tendency of American fiction is to grow brighter and more profound as the seasons come and go. There dozen American writers today who are doing notable work-Snclair Lewis, Joseph Hergesheimer, Edith Wharton, Sher- wood Anderson, Floyd Dell, Ben Hecht, Charles Norris, Mary Breeht Pulver, Scott Fitzgerald, Mary Roberts Rhinehart, Fannie Hurst, Alice Deur Miller, Henry Sydnor Harrison, James Branch Cabell, Cora Harris, Irwin Cobb T. S. Stribling, and others Perhaps they are not in the class with Anatole France, but on the whole they compare favorably with the best known British and other European writers of the day. We getting away from the Pollyanna period and coming into a time in which writers perform difficult feats by sheer intellectual power. That is what is significant about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
URGES MORE MILK DRINKINc

T have just returned from Nashville where I attended the Drink More Milk Week." said Mrs Flora D. Shelby, home demonstration agent. q was getting some pointers for simi- lar campaign which we expect to put on here next January.
 Jefferson county needs such a campaign especially. In some of the mining sections there are very few cows, and the children go for days without drinking milk. Of course, persons living in Birmingham do not drink too much was in school recently and asked how many did not drinkT%nk at all, and was sur prised to see the number who put up their hands Milk is known as the only perfect food, and we will consider that good work has been done if we can induce only few to drink more milkn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
LETTERS TO EDITOR
MOTHERS DAY FLOWERS
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

10 the Ed1tor of The Age-Herald:
 On tomorrow we pay homage to the truest friend man call such, in these days of seem- ing avarice and greed; and beg your indul- gence in this protest against the most wanton display of avarice and profteerng to which, to my mind, long suffering public has been sub jected.
 It was indeed beautiful thought some one had when Mothers Day was inaugurated, and certainly the white carnaton, which was desig- mated as her flower, could hardly have been improved upon, for in it's simplicity and ex- pression of purity, it is indeed symbolic of just that very quality which man feels his mother possesses
 Tonight in company with a young man, I dropped into floral shop, desiring to purchase a dozen carnations We were preceded by a young man who was blind; he in turn was led by another young man who was also unfor- tunate in that one of his hands had been al1a- putated. They priced carnations and turned away with pitifu, "No, I cannot pay that much" Then my turn came, with the astound- ing price of only $4 per dozen. No wonder the persons just ahead of me sadly turned away.
 In paying homage to those dear ones that are still with us and commemorating the mem- oTy oI LncSe who nave gone DeIore Dy wear ing the designated flower on her day, certainly we cannot do so with that feeling of malice toward none and love for all mankind, as we should have on that day, and as our dear ones would have us feel. Such rank profteer- ing at this time gals any real true-blooded man, and it is surprising that any man could take advantage of such a sacred occasion for a merciless gain of few dirty dollars.
 Perhaps some of the poor suffering florists will see this protest and come down off their high perch. There are no doubt millions who can afford to pay any price; yet there are mill lions who can only pay a nominal price. Per haps it would be well to designate just as pure and as simple wild flower, which would come from Gods great out-of-doors, which would cost less and have the added joy of getting out into His great out-of-doors to gather them and at the same time commune with Him in His great, glorious temple, amid the most in- spring surroundings. Yours very truly,
 ROBERT W. TURNER.
 Birmingham, Caswell Hotel, May IS, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
TEACHER FOR BONDS

tT am for the bond issue because I am for the schools said Emmett Perry, teacher in the Woodawn High school. Conditions in our school alone offer the best kind of arguments for vote in favor of the bonds on May 22.
 During this year we have been compelled to place more pupils to a room than there are suitable seats Although the school is new one, have outgrown it, and are already dreadfully overcrowded. I understand that for the next session there will be an extra large number of pupils ready to enter high school. Without more facilities don't know what we are going to do."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
THE FARMERS WIFE
By Paul Hamilton Hayne.

By Paul Hamilton Hayne.
 Bird-like she's up at day-dawn's blush,
 In summer heat or winter snows- Her veins with healthful blood aflush,
 Her breath of balm, her cheek rose; In eyes-the kindliest eyes on earth Are sparkles of a homely mirth; All vanished in the brief eclipse! Hark! to the sound of welded lips, And words of tender warmth that start From out the husbands grateful heart! o! well he knows how vain is life, Unsweetened by the farmers wife. But 10! the height of pure delight
 Comes with the evenings stainless joys When by the hearthstone spaces bright
 Blend the glad tones of girls and boys; Their voices rise in gleeful swells, Their laughter rings like elfin bells, Till with look 'twixt smile and frown The mother lays her infant down, And at her firm, uplifted hand, There's silence mid the jovial band; Dcnure, arch humor's ambush in The clear curves of her dimpled chin, Ahl guileless creature, hale and good, An! fount of wholesome womanhood. Far from the worlds unhallowed strife; Gods blessings on the farmers wife. Ye danes in proud palatial halls Of lavish wiles and jeweled dress, On whom, perchance, no infant calls,
 Cor barren oft your loveliness)- Turn hitherward those languid eyes And for moments space be wise; Your sister 'mid the country dew Is three times nearer heaven than you-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
NEW LEGAL FRATERNITY

"A new legal fraternity has been installed at the University of Alabama" said Eugene Hawkins. q recently made trip to Indian apolis in the interest of securing the chapter at Tuscaloosa.
 "We have number of leading attorneys in this city who are members of the fraternity by virtue of having joined while attending law schools in the east We local members are planning get-together luncheon to be held one day this week."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 Sin consists in selling out cheap.
 Marriage is tie, but not necessarily moose. No truth is understood until it is obeyed.
 Pride may go before fall, even when fel- Jew falls in love.
 There is nothing more divine in the world than simple humanity.
 The man who didn't mean to hurt your feel ings ought to be fed his own medicine.
 An occasional look at your boys room may explain why he is on the street so much Recipe for perpetual ignorance: Be proud of your opinion and content with your knowl- ednA-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
BUSINESS BETTER

Business is picking up in the Twin Cities" said Ben Bloodworth, associate editor of the Albany Decatur Daily, who was in Birmingham yesterday. Conditions are improving some in the Louisville and Nashville shops there, and a note of optimism can be heard among the farmers of the community. As for the Daily, we started issuing Sunday paper some time ago, and now we are negotiating for an Associ- ated Press franchise.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15
WANTED TO BE THERE

From Forbes Magazine.
 The great banker lay on his death bed. Many of his friends were gathered about his bedside to be with him at the last The attending phy sician whispered to the group: T fear he is nearing the great divide"
 'Tell them not to divide until get there," whispered the banker"
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16

again for the same offense they would be locked up,
 Acting Detective Sergeant Brindiz was attacked by a gang at lo2d street and Third avenue and his hat thrown into the street. He ran after his tor mentors, was ripped, and fell head long into the gutter. He arrested Lee Cohen, S4, who gave his address as Fl West Fiftieth street, as the trip per. Cohen was taken to the East l04th street station on a charge of disorderly conduct.
 Harry Oldbaum of S25 East 1oSd street was surrounded by crowd at ll6th street and Lexington avenue His hat was torn off. Unlike msst of the civilians subjected to the same annoyance, he showed fight and chas- ed the youths He caught boy who said he was Morris Sikeowitz, 16, of PA East roth street, and took him to the East l04th street station. Nor ris was charged with disorderly con duct
 John Sweeney 10, of 363 West Six. teenth street, ran into an automobile ffiven by John Monfort of All East 18th street, while John and other boys were enjoying the hat-smashine sport on Seventh avenue between Sev- enth and Eighteenth street His right leg was broken. He was taken to Bel levue hospital for treatment.
 The street where such incidents oc. cured was strewn with broken straw hats, Hat stores which kept open last night were crowded with pur- chasers of fall hats.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
CUBAN BANK SHUT 2 DAYS
Seeks Agreement With Creditors t
 Meet Temporary Difficulties.

Havana, Sept 16.-The Banco Ma cional de Comercio Cuban institu tion capitalized at $1,0o0,000 yester- day announced a suspension of opera tions for forty-eight hours due te temporary difficulties and called meeting of it's creditors to consider means Of reaching an agreement tha, would permit the bank to reopen with as little delay as possible.
 In announcing suspension the bank stated that on Aug. 31. 1920 prior to the moratorium, its ltabii- ties amounted to $S76,696.67, but since that date it had paid nearly $500, o00 in spite of the final crisis and that it now faced obligations amounting only to s82,o0o. This was secured by more than $30o,000 in tilt -edged assets. r
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
CLEARING HEADLIGHTS
 CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS
Coroner Finds No Criminal Action in Deaths of Automobile Crash
 Scores Bright Lights.

Stamford, Sept. 16.-No one is held to have been criminally responsible for the automobile truck accident of last Sunday night when three men were killed and eight others hurt in a finding by Coroner Phelan today. However in the finding, the coroner scores the use of glaring automobile headlights, pointing out that the facts showed that such lights on a machine which approached the truck on the hills were responsible for what hap pened. Driver Frederick Nee blinded by the glare deflected the truck to the right in order to make sure he would avoid the automobile and in so doing the right wheels went off the hard surface and into soft ground The truck then struck guy wire and overturned.
 The coroner says the use of liouor did not figure in the accident. Nee had said he had three drinks = whiskey while at clam bake but the last drink was more than two hours before he started home with the truck and its load of passengers
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
l6 ROADS ENTER
 INTO AGREEMENTS
Railroad Labor Boards Plan Is
 Ignored in All Cases

Chicago, Sept 16.-sixteen rail- roads had signed separate agreements with various labor unions today through methods in vogue before the United States Railroad Labor Board was created as arbitrator of disputes between railways and their employees,
 These settlements, however. accord ing to Ben w. Hooper, chairman of the boarl, do not repudiate the board but rather are entirely in accord with the transportation act" His comment referred to yesterdays agreement between the New York Central lines and the train service brotherhoods, and other pending peace negotiations.
 Following settlements with the or der of railway conductors and the brotherhood of railroad trainmen the New York Central lines opened nego- tiations today with the shop crafts on the basis of the Warfeld- Willard : Jewell plan, Separate agreements with the engineers, firemen's and switchmen unions were in prospect, according to officials.
 The Pennsylvania system was party to similar negotiations with rail unions a Cleveland and Pittsburgh
 Agreements on wages and rules with newly created shop unions were an- nounced by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, which had turned down the -Willard-Jewel propos- als.
 Today brought lull in the govern ments injunction proceedings. At torny Gen. Daugherty and his aids rested their case on the strength of coo affidavits supporting charges of violence, intimidation and destruction of property, and attorneys for strike leaders will open the defense Monday.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
STRAW HAT NIGHT
 OBSERVED IN N. '.
HOodlumS With Spiked Sticks Menace Those Who Defy Fashion

New York, Sept. 16.-Gangs of young hoodums ran riot in various parts Of the city last night, smashing unreasonable straw hats and tramp ling them in the street. In some cases, mobs of hundreds of boys and young men terrori2ed whole blocks Complaints poured in upon the police from men whose hats were stolen and destroyed But as soon as the police broke up the gangs in one dis trict, the hoodlums resumed their activities elsewhere.
 A favorite practice of the gangsters was to arm themselves with sticks, some with nails at the tip, and com pei men wearing straw hats to run q gauntlet Sometimes the hoodlums would hide in doorways and dash out. ten or twelve strong, to attack one or two men. Along Christopher street, on the lower east side, the attackers and yanked straw hats off the heads of passengers as the cars passed.
 One complaint was made of gang swarmng on an open street car and attacking the passengers to get their hats A man who said he was E. C. Jones, a promoter, of 70 West Ninety third street said that this happened when he was riding uptown on an Amsterdam avenue car between 135th and 136th streets about o'clock last night He said the car was attacked by a group of boys who later dis appeared in mob of about 1000 who were destroying straw hats along Amsterdam avenue. Jones said he complained at the West 152nd street station and the mob was dispersed.
 The police were kept busy trying to protect people on Third, Lexington and Park avenues, between 1o2d and 125th streets. Even plain clothes po- licemen complained in this district Policemen King and Iamour of h. spector Sweeney's staff were walking down Third avenue when ten or twelve boys armed with sticks dash ed out of dorways near 1O9th street. youngsters and took them to the East youngsters and tok them to the East 1o4th street station. AS they were all under 15 years of age, they were not arrested. Lieutenant Lenihan lectur- ed them and sent for their parents. recommending a good spanking for their offspring. He also warned the boys that if they were brought in
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
City Items

Radio sets and supplies at Morans -adVt.
 Members of Clan Douglas will visit Clan Gordon of Hartford, Monday eve hing. Clan Gordon will also be visited by the officers of the Royal Clan O. s. c.
 The J, P. Levy Shoe company has been incorporated with capital stock of s1o0,ooo of which $34,0oo has been paid in. The incorporators are J. P, Levy, D, J. Haggerty and E. Neuman of this city, and Joseph D. Abelson of Utica, N, Y.
 Hear the new Victor dance records out today. c. l.. Pierce 6; Co.-Advt.
 Leo V. Gaffney, son of Judge and Mrs. B. F. Gaffney. will resume his studies at Yale on September 2S.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
BELIEVE AMUNDSEN
 SHIP WILL BE LOST
Captain Mcintyre, Arctic Navigator Thinks Schooner Maud Will Be
 Caught in Ice Pack,

Seattle, Sept. 16.-Captain Roald Amundsens schooner Maud in which he set out from this city last June on an expedition to the North Pole is sure to be brushed in the ice pack off Wrangell Island where Captain Amundsen left her in the opinion of Captain F. T. Mcintyre who for IS years has navigated the Arctic ocean and has just returned here from East Cape, Siberia.
 can't believe" said Captain Me intyre that Amundsen will attempt to fly over the North Pole this season. ,
 Captain Mcintyre declared that Captain Oscar Visiting, navigator of the Maud and his crew would be lucky if they got back to land.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
SCOUTS ORGANIZE
Center Church Troop Elects Kenneth Parker, Trinity College Man As Secretary-Will Assist Skinner.

The Boy Scouts of the Center church held their first fall meeting at the church parlors last evening when plans were made for the winter activities. There were 25 in attend ance Officers were elected and Ken- meth Parker was elected scout secre- tary. MT. Parker is now in his sec ord year at Trinity college and is an ardent promoter of scout work. He will assist Dwight Skinner, scoutmas- ter, In the duties of the church troop. James Beach was named treasurer; ; Irving Parker senior patrol leader: John Marsland. patrol leader of Pa trol No. 1; John Slade, leader of Pa trol No. 2; Benjamin Sade, leader of Patrol No. 3, and Ebbe Anderson, leader of Patrol 4.
 There will be meeting of the di- rectors of the troop sometime next week or in the near future when the program for the winter hikes and oth- CT sports will be outlined. The troop plans to hold a membership drive soon and make this season the ban r wear for scout work
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
SUNDAY FAIR AT LAST
Good Weather Is Promised For To- morrow With Cooler Temperature and Slight Northwest Winds.

New Haven, Sept. 16.-For Conn. Fair tonight and Sunday; cooler; fresh north and northwest winds.
 Conditions: The pressure is low this morning along the Atlantic coast and high over the upper Mississippi val ley. Showers have occurred during the last 24 hours in the lake region New England and Gulf coast and be- tween the Rocky Mts. and the Miss issippi river. The temperature has fallen in the northern districts from Montana to Maine. Frost was report ed from Minnesota
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: Fair weather with lower temperature.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
PENTATHLON EVENTS ON
Is One of Chief Features at Meet of Boston A. A. Being Run on at
 Technology Field Today.

Cambridge. Mass, Sept 16.-The national pentathlon championship, @ competition of five events, was part of the program of the Boston A. A. fall track meet on Technology field today.
 Edward o. Gourdin, Harvard's ne- gro star of two years ago, the present pentathlon title holder, appeared to defend his title. Contenders included Frank Daley of Stamford, Conn.,, Dan Hutchinson of Dover, Maine, James Andromedas of Lowell, and Tony Plansky of this city. The pentathlon comprises the javelin and discus throws, the broad jump, the 200 meter dash and the 1,5o0 meter run.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
DENTIST TELLS OF
 EUROPEAN TRAVELS
Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Barker Have
 Had Interesting Trip

pr. and Mrs. A. J. Barker of Nortf street, have returned to their home ir this city after spending the summer in touring Europe, visiting in France Italy, Switzerland and England. The local people returned on the White Star liner Majestic which arrived ir New York on Tuesday of this week They returned to New Britain Thurs day night.
 Interesting Trip.
 Dr. Barker reports most inter esting summer and one filled with varying experiences. In general con- ditions met with were very satisfac- tory and the local couple enjoyed their tour in every respect. Every body in Europe seems to have em- ployment bu the people have no money, the doctor reports. However they seem contented and are satisfied with their lot. Their working re- muneration does not begin to com pare with that in the United States while their living conditions are necessar rily high because of unsettled conditions existing on the other side of the Atlantic. The peasants in all the countries are exceptionally busy and everywhere travellers see every inch of productive soil under cultiva- ton. The fields of crops extend for miles in every direction from the railroad lines and public highways and tourists marvel at the size of the crops which these countries are pro- ducing.
 Americans Pay Dearly.
 pr. Barker seemed to find that the Americans pay we'll for their reputa- ton as money holders and money spenders. In France he found there were three prices, one for Americans and other tourists, one for the na- tives and one for Englishmen. A bottle of claret costs the native Frenchman about 12 cents, whereas it costs the Englishman about 40 cents, and the wealthy" American so cents The same applies to to- bacco where normal IS cent cigar cites cost 80 cents and cigars cos, from 30 cents to one dollar.
 U. s. Fares Cheaper.
 Railroad fare in the various coun- tries is comparatively cheap and the service Is as good as could be ex- oected. Accommodations in hotels are satisfactory as far as rooms are Good comfortable rooms ,an be obtained at moderate price. Food is somewhat high and when a head tax, municipal tax, state tax, 10 per cent tax for service, and cost of lips are added, living in the hotels is 'ather expensive.
 Italy seemed to have been suffering rom a drought and the natives re- ported that rain had not fallen there or five months. Conditions in the were found to be fairly nor nal but worry was expressed over he outcome of the crops if the dry pell continues. The local couple pent two weeks in Paris and likened ts weather to that of California dur ng the period they remained there. life in Paris is very interesting and ravelers from all parts of the globe an be found in the city noted for its ,ayety. Americans and other tour sts always seem to make Paris the object of their visit to Europe and he merchants and business men of he city of art and beauty thrive upon heir trade.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that the stockholders and directors of The McMillan Store, Inc, have agreed to dissolve the corporation known as The McMilan Store, Inc.
 All creditors are hereby notified to present such claims as they may have to D. McMillan within five months from the 18th day of March, A. D., 1922
 Dated at New Britain this 10th day of May. A. D., 1922
 THE MCMILLAN STORE, INC.
 By Maurice H. Johnson, Treas Kathryn w. Kelly. Sec'y.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-16
NEW PEACE PROPOSALS
New York Central Officials and Shop Crafts Unions Confer Hoping To Reach Settlement Soon.

New York, Sept 1e.-Officials of the N. Y. Central lines and the six shop craft unions went into confer ence today to seek a settlement of the strike on the basis of the plan adopt ed by the policy committee of the union.
 The conference was the first effort made by an eastern road to settle the strike on the new basis If it is suc- cessful the lines of the company in other sections of the country will be affected.