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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-11
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
THE BETTER WAY

Under operation of the workmen's com pensation law the families of the victims of the Woodward Iron company disaster and the injured survivors will receive compensa- tion promptly and on fixed basis. The re- lief will apply automatically and without ex- pense of determining the amount and it's col- lection. The money is presently available and will mitigate the distress from now on. The workmens compensation law is now op- erative in all but five states, and the record shows that it has never been repealed where once instituted. The Alabama law is only two years old, but has implanted itself in industrial favor over the damage suits delay and lack of certitude. It is the sureness and promptness of the relief obtained under the compensation laws that appeal to the bene- ficiaries and the employers alike. They care for trouble before 1t occurs. Definiteness Is good policy both for employe and em- ployer. Litigation should always be the last resort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
The Peoples Forum
ON SELLING" BIRMINGHAM

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The attached clipping is an example of what Memphis and other cities are doing. Why is it that Birmingham does not have the progressive spirit of our sister cities?
 Memphis with its auditorium and it's fu- ture stadium; Chattanooga with it's new au- ditorium, seating 6,500 people; Nashville with it's bowl; Montgomery with it's Cramp- ton bowl; Knoxville with it's athletic field, all show progressive spirit and are abreast of the times. It is true that some mention has been made of Birmingham bowl, and has been fostered by your paper, but shall we wait until all these other cities have theirs before we start some definite action?
 And why is Birmingham so dilatory in such movements? Because we lack the unity in our civic bodies that these other cities have. It is all we'll and good to have several civic organizations, but to succeed they mus. work in harmony and have unity of purpose. This unity of purpose can never be obtained unless they combine, for each organization desires to receive credit of any successful effort, and they abhor the idea of losing their identity as an organization, which would be the result if they combined. But the loss of identity would be repaid many fold by the quicker and better results of con certed action Some step forward has been made along this line by the uniting of the Chamber of Commerce and Civic Associa- tion, but why hot combine the Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce. Civic Association and several more into one large, active body?
 Another very noticeable defect is the lack of civic pride. Why is it that in a-city which has every .--,-.-1 advantage in its favor ana whose growth has been so remarkable, the citizens are so backward about boosting it? If the people who live. here don't boost it, who will?
 The reason for this lack of civic pride is that they have never been sold on Birming ham. It is astonishing, but very few mem- bers of these civic bodies can speak intelii- gently and convincingly on what our re- sources and advantages are. If the members of these civic bodies, whose purposes are the betterment of the city, cannot talk on what we have, should the ordinary layman be expected to show violent outbursts of enthu- siasm?
 My suggestion along this line is that the heads of these civic organizations first sell their members on what Birmingham actually has. When the members are sold, they in turn will, sell the community, and then we can enlarge our efforts. But let us sell the citizens of Birmingham first.
 HORACE P. .>ROUNTREE.
 Birmingham Ala, Nov. 28, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
MEMBER oF AssocIATED PREss
MEANING OF BANK CLEARINGs

Birmingham bank clearings have passed the billion-dolIar mark for the year month ahead of it's close. The increase during the Il months of this year over the same period last year has been 24 per cent, and the in- crease of the last three months over the same months in 1921 has been Al per cent. The increase has occurred month by month in keeping with the pace of general business recovery and has been most marked since September 1, when an army of 50,000 work CTS began receiving substantial wage ad- vance along with almost capacity operations in leading industries. Clearings in each of the past three months have established new high records and far above the previous high made in 1920. They are the direct re- flex of business conditions in the Brming- ham district and establish beyond contro- versy that recovery has been substantial and is still on the upward trend. A gratifying feature of the 1922 clearings is that they have increased continuously, which shows that the process of recovery has been steady and substantial one; by grades, it Ia Ntrue, but each grade more pronounced one than it's predecessor. Since this years clear ings are based on the same system of com outing clearings and for the same contribut- ing banks, there is no escape from the mean ing of the remarkable showing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
COFFEE CONSUMPTION

From the New Orleans Picayune
 There is little question as to the leader ship of coffee as Americas most popular din- ing room drink-tea, grape juice, milk and moonshine notwithstanding Few homes will be found where coffee is not served at least at breakfast. while in all hotels and restau- rants this drink is provided for by far the majority of patrons. No, America does not lead the world in coffee drinking. Holland seems to er9oy that distinction, with Belgium coming second. But the United States is accredited with ranking third and as indi- viduals we drink just about twice as much as our parents and grandparents drank about TO or 80 years ago. Our per capita consump- ton in 1920 and in 1921 was more than 12 pounds, or one pound a month for each per son, while in each of these years our great army of coffee drinkers got away with con- siderably more than billion pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
LOGIC RECOILS ON THE TURK

The Turkish delegation at Lausanne has obtained partial concession by the agree ment to demilitarize Greek islands along the coast of Asia Minor, in the Aegean sea. The territorial commission of the confer ence adopted subcommittee report which recommended that the islands be demili- tarized to some extent in the interests of peace. It appeared, however, that Ismet Pasha, chief of the Turkish delegation, was not satisfied. He wanted all Qualifications removed. While Turkey is working for a safety zone along her frontiers, it might be well to inquire if, while seeking to minimize the risk of an attack by Greece, she is not strengthening her own militaristic designs. To take away Greek Qualifications without safeguarding Greece against the encroach- ments of Turkey would not promote peace in the Near East
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
A Timely Editorial
A Typhoid Mary of Flowers

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 The Celestials have fable that centuries before Europe knew either of them, a China aster paled and faded and pined away because she could not be a China chrysan- themum. The queen of autumn flowers, feted by fashion and the despair of rivals, has shone in gold or white or maroon or old rose raj ment through the long years Even man, proud man, has been proud to be her slave. And woman, prouder woman, from La Pompadour to Cleo de Merode, has envied headdress- ing with which no art could com pete. Unlike the marigold, so de- pendent on the symbolism of Krish- na worship, Queen Chrysanthemum has stood on her own tall stalk and defied all corners, with the motto that beauty is it's own excuse for being. She was not flower to be sneezed at like the goldenrod. She made the holly and the clematis of Christmastide an anticlimax, lame and impotent conclusion.
 Sic semper gloria mundi. Where are the triumphs of yesteryear? To- day Queen Chrysanthemum is branded by infallible officialdom as veritable Typhoid Mary of the vegetable kingdom. Immune her self to the attacks of the corn-borer, she carrier the borer with her wher- ever she goes. The United States agricultural department has said so. and so it must be.
 Boston and Providence are in cluded in the borer-infested region. Middle and western Connecticut are not. On the border line are 50 fed eral inspectors working like mad to keep Queen Chrysanthemum within bounds. In railroad stations, on automobile highways, in florists shops, they stop the, woman devotee just where she Stands, and argue with her against the sin and the shame of endangering food crops by carrying the queen flowers where the borer has never come. How are pigs to be fed if the corn crop is destroyed? How are hens to get their rations if deprived of corn meal? Answer that if you can!
 Of course there's no law yet against the chrysanthemum, but the fate of the bird-of-paradise feathers and the aigrettes from the white heron may well.-be remembered. Uncle Sam has hard hand when he strikes at undefended beauty, and Congress is even now in session. The pleaders may quickly be vested with power to confiscate the chrys- anthemum wherever they see it, and perhaps to lug the carrier to durance vile. Queen Chrysanthe- mum is likely to lose her head like Marie Antoinette. The ruthless ness of revolutionists is as water unto wine compared with the ruth lessness of men in office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
POSTAL SAFETY WEEK

In laying down the principles of Postal Safety Week, November 26 to December g, the Postal Bulletin, organ of the post office department, especially stressed this one
 HMai trucks have no license to speed or violate traffic rules" Guides to safety are laid down as follows: "Go slow and sound horn when turning corners, passing children at play, driving near schools, passing slow moving vehicles and driving on wet pave ments." The Bulletin declares that ''to prevent an accident is duty you owe to yourself and your fellowman." And, finally, this injunction is given: "Postmasters at sly offices operating government trucks are NS&ed to cooperate in promoting the safety
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
My Favorite Stories
A EXPERIMENTAL RACE
By IRWIN S. COBB


 Mexicans, being temperamental sometimes do the unexpected and do it, too, at the un- expected moment. For proof of this I call to witness my friend Norman Walker of Fl Paso, who, as newspaper correspondent, saw lot of service below the border in troublous times gone by Walker cites an incident
 Juan Esperanza, patriot and soldier fought under the flag of Francisco Madero. Juan was in charge of the bombers who were throwing crude cowhide bombs filled with dynamite into the adobe houses of town where the Daz federals were besieged
 As Juan advanced down Avenida 16 de Septembre, bombing industriously, sniper on the old church started shooting in his general direction.
 Juan had been lighting the bomb fuses with his corn-husk cigarette. But now grow ing excited, he lit the fuse and threw the cigarette into the nearest house, at the same time trying to put the fuse in his mouth.
 There was large attendance at both the church and the cemetery next day.
 Copyright. 1922, McNausht Syndicate Inc.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01

ahead industrially and on broad civic lines can afford to neglect the needed expansion of it's educational facilities. In city grow ing rapidly as Birmingham, expansion is continuous in other lines; it must be con tinuous in educational lines. For the very reason that educational expansion is a con tinuous obligation and will call for con tinuous investment of large amounts of the money of the people, it should be sur rounded with the most meticulous business safeguards so that the large sums appro- priated for school purposes may be eco nomically administered and wisely dis tributed. School expansion should fol- low accurate survey of needs and each call on the community for money for that cause should be accompanied by such exact data that the people will un- derstand precisely what is to be done with their money the details of its applica- tion and the plans by which the added bur den is to be met Additional school money has been forthcoming whenever the people have fully understood the bearings of the demand and been given time in which to realize it's importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01

of the public and observing safety week every week throughout the year"
 Laws of safety and all other laws will attain nearer to general observance when those in authority give the example of obedi- ence. This is the duty which the leaders of communities, whether in or out of office. owe to the community. It is idle to preach law observance on part of the people when the people sense indifference higher up. The indifference may be laxity on part of of- ficials and it may be bad example of citi- zens of influence. The post office depart ment clearly expresses the obligations of officials to protect the public and set the example It is lead that should be fol- lowed in all communities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
SENATOR JAMES CoUzENs

The appointment of Mayor James Couzens of Detroit to fill the seat in the United States Senate vacated by the resignation of Truman H. Newberry seems to meet with popular approval. Judging from his past career, Mir, Couzens, who has given Detroit a progressive and enlightened administra- ton. will serve in the Senate with credit to Himself and his state As an indication of the high esteem in which he is held, Senator elect Ferris, who is democrat, is quoted as saying, 'The governor could not have chosen better man unless he had picked . a democrat"
 Mr Couzens is 8 self-made man, who started life in humble capacity and became millionaire. It is reported that his first business venture was in tho capacity of "butcher'' boy on train. The accumula- tion of wealth has apparently not alienated his sympathies from the interests of the masses He is credited with obtaining for Detroit the largest municipally owned street railway system In the world and munich pal ownership is one of his hobbies Some anticipation of his course in the Senate may be gained from statement he made in New York, when informed of his appoint ment. He said that while he was a republi- can and will continue to be 80, he hoped he might be considered progressive one" MT. Couzens has shown independence of thought and action without being at the same time classed as radical. Michigan very properly expects much of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
CLASSROOM AMENITIES
,om the Los Angeles Times.

From the Los Angeles Times.
 A professor was putting a young medical student through his paces.
 "Supposing,' he began, there was gunpowder explosion and a man was blown into the air. You. as the nearest doctor, being called in, what would you do?"
 "Wait for him to come down." was the prompt reply.
 The instructor snorted angrily and then parked:
 If I raised my right foot and gave you a kick, what muscles would be brought into play?"
 With the steeiy light in his eyes the young man retorted: "The flex- ioies and extensive muscles of my ilght arm."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
DEMOCRATIC STRATEGY WINS

Defeat of the Dyer anti-lynching bill is assured by the determined stand of demo- cratic senators. One of the most adroit and effective bits of strategy in the history of Congress is being waged by the democrats, whose superior statesmanship and parlia- mentary skill contrast sharply with the in- efficient leadership of the republicans The Dyer bill presents clear-cut issue and af- fords test of strength which Is discredit- ing still further the republican control of Congress. The republicans have failed signally to weaken democratic opposition to the bill and have been unable to offer con- vincing reason why it should be passed. The result will be a complete surrender.
 Senator Underwood of Alabama, Senator Harrison of Mississippi and other demo- cratic leaders deserve commendation for the successful fight they have made against . measure that is largely sectional in its in- tent and is under the suspicion of being prompted moro by political motives than by . sincere desire to combat lynching. Even if that were it's real and only purpose, it would be of doubtful value. It would arouse needless animosity, create friction between state and federal authorities and would be more difficult of enforcement than the laws already on the statute books of the various states which are adequate to cope with the lynching problem. Mr. Underwoo6's abili- ty as parliamentarian and his forceful ar- guments against the Dyer bill have been conspicuous in the debate, while Mir. Harri- son's wit and sarcasm, injected at oppor- tune moments, have served materially to dis comfit the republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
FINIs

Margaret Sackville in the New Re- public. We'll. then, we've done with this
 and that and thesd: Gardens in summer q the lit tie noise Of wind at night-fall. laden apple
 trees, Musical instruments and other
 toys. Let us depart. Make haste. We have no choice, Lest, lingering, even memory
 grows stale No ghost is more implacable than
 Joys, No tale more tedious than .
 twice-told tale. Away then and away and look not
 back l- There is no happiness can outwit
 Time; Soon will the first star dawn and
 the sun set. Yet ah!-before night closes on our track, To launch our youth upon the
 wings of rhyme And save its fires from failure and
 regreti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
Starting Out

l"Have you ever had any business experi- ence?" asked the self-made man.
 "No, sir replied the brisk applicant for job. "Im just out of college. But I have a diploma"
 "Wel, you look like an intelligent young man. I'll give you a trial"
 Thank you, sir. Whats the first thing you want me to do?"
 "The first thing want you to do is to forget about that diploma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01

The present prosperity will be found the more enduring because it has come about gradually. Each forward step has been based on an actual demand for production and what has been ordered has been fin ances before the order was placed. That immense volume of railroad equipment banked up for next year will be made, de- livered and paid for as delivered, because the money is in hand. Business is closer to a sound cash basis than it has ever been.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
No Occultism About It

Perhaps the grand jury may be able to discover how bootleggers in Birmingham learn in advance that raid is imminent. Without professiong to know their habits and methods of doing business, we venture to say that they don't depend on ouija boards for their information or consult cor pulent seeresses whose chief stock in trade is pack of playing cards, a crystal globe, and profound knowledge of human na- ture. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
Popular With the Press

Did you ever charge the press with mis- quoting you?D
 "Never," replied the experienced office holder. "As result, have so many friends among eminent journalists that if I were ,o make speech on relativity my home papers would put it on the front page with headlines intimating that I had solved the problem.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01

Neither bulls nor bears are as formidable as they were wont to be. This is because the producer and consumer are, closer together and see straightfr. Both iron and cotton were estopped in recent advances pending consideration of the buyers side. Back of it all is the new-found ultimate consumer to whose shoulders the accumulated burden of successive price advances is not so easily passed as during the period of imitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
FORMERLY MADE TO LAST

From the Pittsburg Chronlcle-TeIe-
 graph.
 Ths late Mrs. George Gould, who strongly disapproved of divorce, was once talking to young di- vorcee at Lakewood dinner party.
 The latter was admiring Mrs. Gould's jewels. In the midst of her gurgling she commented on her hostess wedding ring. '.How old fashioned it looks." she babbled on. "In the past they made them sso much larger than they do now"
 "Yes,' said Mrs. Gould, cutting in on the gush with precise asperi- ty. Tn the past they male them to last a lifetime"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01

Any amount of money for good causes when they know how it is to be spent, say the people these days. But they also are opposed to voting any money without know ing where it is to go and whether it's ex- penditure is to be economically directed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
More Cotton in Greene

From the Greene County Democrat.
 Greene county's ginners report shows 9,003 bales for November [, 1922, in comparison with 4,211 for the same date, 1921. Nine thou sand bales represent nearly a mil lion dollars at the present yalua- tion of cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
PROVIDING SCHOOL NEEDS

Adoption of plans for the building of two more grammar schools for whites and an industrial school for negroes is in line with the progressive policy of the city of Blr- mingham in making provisions for the in creasing number of school children.
 There can be no evasion of this obliga- tion and no city which wishes to keep going
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
Short Shooting Season

From the Greenyille Advocate.
 There is much talk just now of taking 30 days off the quail season, and we want to go on record as irk dorsing the idea. If there is any thing better than quail it is part ridge-which is the same thing ill Butler county. To protect the quail and enable them to become more plentiful is, or should be, the aim of every citizen of the state, Nothing will help more than taking the month of November off the sea- son-unless it is including Febru- ary in the hunting season. Two months would be enough for the present, and as quail hunters are for the most part 1aw-abiding citi- zens, we believe that in a short time this would increase the number of birds wonderfully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
Rough on MT. Bryan

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Princeton professor calls MT. Bryan 'gentle kindly MT. Bryan, "the Torquemada of new Inquisition." Which is very harsh. The Seville contemporary of Columbus is said to have burped 10000 men and women at the stake Bryan only roasts the Darwinians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
"The Lyre."
Bitter. Bitter

Thrice painful is Dan Cupid's dart
 For him who knows true loves despair; He sought maiden's hand and heart,
 But all she gave him was the air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01
Another BIunder

From the Roanoke Leader.
 Wonder if the republican party, following it's staggering losses in the recent election, is able to con meet the result with it's dilly-dally- ing manner of Handling the Ford Muscle Shoals proposition? To our mind there is some connection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-01

Thanks to the game laws and mans suspension of indiscriminate slaughter of the wild, there is sport in the open season everywhere There are fish in the streams, birds in the underbrush and game animals in the woods. What is more, there remains the healthfulness of life in the woods where sport may still allure.