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New Britain herald., 1922-01-30

Mercy yesterday morning Mrs. Dixon Is well advanced In years.
 Girls Club Dance.
 The We-i'ns Girls club will hold q meeting tonight at the home Of Miss Gertrude Thomas. Plans will be out lined for the coming dance and social time 10 be held at the Grange hall on Friday evening. February 10, Ewald's orchestra will furnish music.
 To Become Nurse.
 Hazel Harriet Hart, daughter Of MT and Mrs, Charles F. Hart Of New Britain avenue. will leave tomorrow for the Trinity Methodist hospital at Brooklyn, N. Y.. where she plans to enter her studies for becoming n nurse.
 Brotherhood Supper.
 The Brotherhood of the Congrera tional church will hold it's annual meeting and supper at the church parlors this Wednesday evening, when the election of officers will take place. Rev. Charles z. Wyckoff, pastor of the church. will address the men. The supper will be served at 2 o'clock.
 Busy Bcc Meeting.
 The regular meeting of the Busy Bee Sewing Circle will be held tomor- row evening at the home of Mrs Hul- ten Of Central Square. A large at- tendance Of members is anticipated. TWO ROOMS partly furnished, suitable for ngnt housekeeping. 20 Broad St. upstairs. oall after S3o D. m. Address Mrs c. powncy. Box ios, Plainville. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-30

Balsa, 'ightest wood known, has 90 per cent of its volume composed Of air enclosed In large, barrel shaped cells.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-30

Nor1CE-Everybody's going to the dance Grange Hall, Plainvilc, Friday evening.
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New Britain herald., 1922-01-30

TWO ROOMS partly furnished, suitable fo, light Housekeeping. 20 Broad St.. upstairs Call after s3o p. m. Address Mrs. C. lo"ncy, Box l06, Plninville. Conn,
New Britain herald., 1922-01-30

Bullhead, a. fish found in British waters, has the power of barking to frighten off it's enemies.
 No punctuation marks were used in printing until 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
LETTERS TO EDITOR
REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Enclosed you will find my vote for board of aldermen and mayor plan of government for this city. This plan, in my opinion, should be re-establshed with some changes in the old form. I have had several years experience as alderman in another city and am familiar with some of the shortcomings of the alder manic system, and voted against it in favor of tn ecommission plan here.
 However, I think differently now, as inl- portant matters seem to go through without proper consideration. For instance, in your issue of yesterday there was an item about committee from Norwood to prevail on the commission to withdraw request on the B. R., L. & P. to reroute the Norwood cars via First avenue, and the commission agreed to with draw the request of 200 or 300 petitioners Of course, anyone knows this does not in any measure represent majority of the Norwood people. Had there been an alderman from ward in which Norwood is located, he would have held up the matter at least week to ascertain the wishes of his constituents. There can be no objection to the 300 filing petition but the commission should at least have post poned action one week to give other patrons of the Norwood cars an opportunity to be heard. Yours truly, H. E. PARIS.
 Birmingham, April 12, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
BROWN STRONG FOR AUBURN

"We appreciate the interest of Senator Watt T. Brown of Ragland who has sent his check for $100 to the Greater Auburn campaign ? said Thomas W. Bragg, vice chairman for the city of Birmingham.
 Despite the fact that Senator Brown has given largely of his time and money for number of years to establish the Alabama School of Trades and Industries at Ragland an institution for poor white boys who want to learn trade, he never overlooks an op- portunity to aid all other educational causes
 He has for two decades been of the strongest advocates of increased educational facilities for Alabama and he backs up his work always with his money. All educational ad- vocates are favorable to the Greater Auburn campaign and they feel that it is the first step in greate educational awakening in the state."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
RANG THE CHANGES ON HIM

"One of the funniest incidents that ever hap pened about the Gaax occurred last week" says Lloyd Towns, city manager for Southern Enterprises. "At about 10 o'clock we noted fellow rushing up and down the sidewalk in front of the Galax, then for peep in at the other theatres, off around the block and back again. We were at loss to imagine what was the matter with the man until he decided to question us. What was the matter gave us the laugh of lifetime.
 "It seems that the man had taken his wife into the Galax where Way Down East was play ing Out in the front of the theatre we had things fixed to represent the snow scene of the picture a big ice foe, snow and a general freezing appearance. He had left his wife there to return for her. In the mean time, as is our custom, we had redecorated the trance for the picture coming Monday, The Sheik and instead of ice and snow the front of the Galax had become dry and arid desert, with palm trees, sand and camels.
 " I've lived here twenty years and never got lost before,' explained the man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
CAR LOADINGS SHOW BETTER BUSINESS

The number of railroad cars loaded with revenue-producing freight for the week ending March 25 was 846,O35, which was an increase over the same month in 1921 of 159,46 cars. It was also an increas of 22,666 cars over the preceding week and 1OS,O0o cars over the week ending January 21.
 The showing is two-fold: there has been a trend upward since the first of the year and, compared with this time last year, there has been reversal of form. This time last year car loadings were decreasing; now they are increasing. Business was then on the down grade; now it is the up grade.
 The improvement has been so continuous that all doubt of it's being substantial has dis appeared. The advance in industrial stocks points to confidence in the outlook. The ad- vances in securities now being recorded are based on larger production and better prices.
 Pig iron, cast iron pipe and steel products, in all of which this district is interested have advanced nearer to a point at which, with large operations, industrial concerns may make money. All lost money last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
PROSPERITY HERE

"The outlook for the industrial territcr " im- mediately adjacent to, and in Birmingham, is better than at any time in the history of the city," says H. S. Miller, president of the ac- counting firm which bears his name.
 "Our men are in an exceptionally good position to get at the exact economic status of manufacturing plants in this vicinity, and they are finding concrete evidence to support the popular belief that business has entered into a new of prosperity on every hand. I say better than at any other time in the history of the city advisedy. The period of peak pro- duction that obtained during the war was entirely an inflated condition, and every far seeing business man was aware of the fact This new era, however, is based on steady and consistent consumer demand and stands on the firm foundation of real growth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
NO NEED FOR JOINT DEBATES

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 We are glad to note in a recent issue of the Selma Times-Journal an editorial dis couraging an acceptance by Judge Brandon of the challenge, from the Hon. Bibb Graves, to enter into joint debate over the state. Such proposition just three months before the election, to one who is already elected, prac- ticay so months ago by exclamation, is ab- surd
 If Colonel Graves ever anticipated being governor of Alabama he should have kept out of this race, and thus let us establish a pre- cedent for old Alabama never before estab- ished-to let the office seek the man, and not man the office.
 Having set this precedent once we might have done the same for him next time.
 No, we don't want the tranquil peace of our political minds disturbed at this late hour over a matter long since settled, by turmoil, and strife that materially eminates from all joint political debates.
 These debates are obnoxious to the people, and bring out grievances-where there is no grievance-and do harm rather than good. Just sit calm in the boat, Judge, and we will give you the honors due you.
 C.. c. BAILEY. Faunsdale, April 12, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14

The orgy which ended in a tragedy was a shameful affair, but by no means unusual, outside of motion picture circles. What happened to Arbuckle might have happened to anybody else who makes a practice of enter taining friends in hotel rooms where liquor IS served. With the exception of violating the prohibition law, nothing was brought out in the three trials to show that Arbuckle had com mitted crime. As for the conduct of the case, there was probably perjury on both sides.
 It would not be just to make pariah and a horrible example out of Arbuckle when there are other stars who are still public idols in spite of the fact that they are no better than Arbuckle, if as worthy of public esteem. Stars, both of the stage and screen, have lived down worse episodes than the scandal in which Arbuckle figured. If the comedian is to be driven out of American pictures, several other film celebrities should be forced to accompany him to Europe, where motion picture patrons not 50 particular.
 As between the work of man who has made millions laugh by his comedy, for the most part clean and wholesome, although it may have been of the slapstick variety, and the sex filth in which so many motion picture erence will be given to Arbuckle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
NEWSPAPER AND PosToFFICE

From the Tampa Tribune.
 Newspapers are to play more vital part in postal affairs than ever. Postmaster General Work has ordered all postmasters to send him clippings of news items and editorial comment bearing postal service. It offers fine opportunity to knock incompetent service, but it is to be hoped that where praise is merited it will be found recorded just as freely.
 The postmaster himself will have little de- fense. He might use derogatory item con cerning his own office to kindle the kitchen fire, but some other postmaster is just as likely to spot it and send it in. So the fate of the individual will hang on keeping the service at the highest possible mark.
 Like the telephone, the postoffice is really marvelously prompt and accurate. Its mis- takes few in comparison with the amount of business handled. All complaint and com- ment should take fair note of this. But any suggestions which make for improvement should be welcomed from the postoffice head quarters at Washington to the grocery store at the corners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
TUSCALOOSA TO BE SUGAR DISTRIBUTING CENTER

Tuscaloosa is to become a sugar distributing point. This is the outcome of her situation on the Warrior, the terminals which were built there by her citizens and added to by the gov ernment, the 20 per cent less than all-rail rate on sugar from Mobile to New Orleans and, finally, the new special rate allowing storage in transit in the Tuscaloosa terminal bins.
 The latter rates go into effect April 26. Fol lowing that date the Colonial Sugar Refining company, of New York, holding large sugar interests in Louisiana, will make of Tuscaloosa a point for southeastern distribution. It IS proposed to carry stock of 500 to 1000 tons of sugar at Tuscaloosa and ship as ordered by wholesalers.
 The lower rates via Tuscaloosa apply to Atlanta, Chattanooga, Montgomery and part of Mississippi. There is no question that the territory will be gradually extended. It IS another step in the vindication of the Warrior as a common carrier and will add to the grow ing prestige of Tuscaloosa as jobbing center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
GUILTY BUT CURIOUS

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
 vicar's fruit had been stolen and his only clue to the culprt was a finger print left on an unripe peach. He had photographic en- largement made.
 "Jake,' said the vicar on meeting an indi- vidua whom he suspected, someone robbed my garden the other night"
 "Did lem, sir?" replied Jake innocently.
 ''Yes," the vicar continued sternly, "but the thief left his trade mark behind him and can trace him."
 ''You don's say so?" said Jake nervously.
 'Yes, do You see this"-and the good man produced the enlarged reproduction.
 Jake paled visibly.
 q see 'taint good denying it." he said, with a sigh of resignation. q pinched yer fruit, right enough but how you got that im- pression of the seat of my corduroys Pm hanged if know"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
EASTER CONCERT TO BE GIVEN
 AT MUNGER FIELD

Gordon Erickson, who has contributed greatly to the pleasure of Birmingham people by his work as director of the community sings, Is arranging for the Municipal orchestra to give an open-air concert in the athletic bowl at Munger field, next Sunday afternoon, from to o'clock. The concert will be under the auspices of the city's music clubs and Birmingham Southern college.
 If the idea meets with public favor, it certainly should, MT. Erickson hopes to make nual Easter event. In addition to the orchestra, students of Birmingham-Sou college will sing their college songs and the final number on the program will be sung by the entire student body, gathered in the bowl. This one feature will be both unique and inspiring. Col lege boys have good lungs and MT. Erickson has taught the students of Birmingham-So ern how to sing.
 Birmingham needs more outdoor entertain ment and more places to go on Sunday after noon. Other cities whose surroundings are
  air theatricals and concerts, are surpassing Birmingham in this respect. There is spir- itual upIift about concert a pageant, under the blue sky with the everlasting hills as a background, which we are apt to miss in stuffy hall or theatre.
 Munger field can be easily reached by mo- torists and there is an adequate trolley service People will be able to hear the concert while remaining seated in their cars and there will be ample seating space for others. Students of the college will act as guides and ushers.
 By all means, let us see if we cannot add another cultural factor to the life of Birming- ham by attending the Easter concert at Mum ger field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
SUCCESSFUL EGG HUNT
Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 We, the ladies of Band No. of St. Pauls church, wish to express our sincere thanks, first to the press-The Age-Herald and Bir- mingham News-for the widespread publicity given us on our Easter egg hunt of Saturday, April 8, in Rhodes park. To Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, for the courtesy extended us in print ing the tickets for To Chapin Sacks and Glen Iris for their generous donation of ice cream. To the bottling plants for the different varieties of soft drinks. Personally, wish to thank, through the press, the following mer, chants for their generosity in donating large boxes of candy: MT. Perrine of Nunnalys, on Nineteenth street; Mir. Reaves, of Nunnally's on Twentieth street; Martha Washington Candy Co.,; Dr. Hagan, of Hagan-Dunlap Drug Co.,, and Lewis Robinson Candy Co.,, at Five Points; to Doc Bates of the Blue Ribbon Shoe Co.,, for the loan-ef beautiful Shetland pony which afforded the children worlds of pleasure To each and every person, who, by their liberal contributions helped to make our egg hunt a grand success, we extend our gratitude.
 MRS. JACK T. WALTON,
 Publicity Chairman.
 Birmingham, April 12, 1922
 2731 Linden street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14

George Cook had better stay away from Hon. Dempsey. He couldn't even whip Joe Beckett, who has a weakness for ending his fights in a state of coma. It is announced that republicans will follow the example of Newberry in the fall elections Even politician knows when to stand on high moral grounds.
 Hiram Johnson doesn't hold California in the hollow of his hand. There is nearly always a conspiracy on foot to beat Hiram. It would be great help in writing para graphs if the head of the soviet delegation at Genoa had name like Smith or Jones. By the time home brewing becomes lost art dry agents may succeed in drying up the South Atlantic coast.
  Psycho-anaysis may be great stuff, but in the case of weak minds it's apt to produce symptoms of vertigo.
 Dr. Doyle says death is not painful. He has probably never seen a miser take leave of all his worldly riches.
 It begins to look as if General Semenoff's trumphal tour would be one of the shortest on record.
 * < Until the proceedings at Genoa progress further it will not be necessary to elect cheer leader.
 x x Swiss money is good but Swiss business is bad. Europe is full of economic paradoxes.
  Balfour has been made an earl. It's great blow to the common people.
 < The jury which acquitted MT. Arbuckle recommended him highly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
MOBILE SETS PACE

While Montgomery and Birmingham have been making fine progress in the Greater Auburn campaign, Mobile is now setting pace that augurs we'll for success" said Charles F. DeBardeleben, general chairman.
 Horace Turner, one of the leading business of Mobile, is chairman down there and he is a wheel horse.' He has rallied to his sup port LeBaron Lyons and many other prom inent business men of Mobile and they have started the campaign with great enthusiasm. Auburn has done much for the satsuma indus try in the Mobile district and the people of that city are loyal supporters of the campaign. MT. Turner is a man who not only works but gives his money and he started the subscriptions in Mobile with $1,0O0 as his personal contribu- tion. The prospects in Mobile are most en- couraging now, thanks to the fine work of MT. Turner and his associates"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
WILL ARBUCKLE REGAIN HIS POPULARITY?

It didn't take jury long to bring in yer dict of acquittal in the third trial of Roscoe Arbuckle, charged with the death of Virginia Rappe The jubilant members of the jury, men and women, and enthusiastic spectators, made the scene triumph for the comedian. Now one of his pictures will be released to find out whether or not Arbuckle will be per mitted to remain motion picture star by the favor of the American people The chances are that he will.
 If Arbuckle regains his lost popularity on the screen it will be due to the American sense Of fair play. Hardly anyone believed he was responsible for the des jh of Miss Rappe. She ulsx past who was no novice in drinking bouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
STARS AND MOON

Charles Hanson Towne, in Leslie's Weekly. Starlight shall find me on the hills tonight The moon shall make pathway for my feet And the rich earth shall be divinely sweet And heaven a dome of blue-and-gold delight. I shall stand breathless on the dizzy height And see the dust of other worlds repeat
 Their glowing miracle; and my retreat Shall be as still as eagles in their flight. Wonder of stars, and marvel of the moon, My senses cannot grasp you through the
 years.
 Once, as chid on deep night in June,
 watched you through little veil of tears. And so it shall be ever. Still swoon
 In spirit when your flaming host appears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
JEFFERSON SCHOOLS EXCELLENT

Jefferson county sure has fine system of schools" said Earl M. Hodson, county super intendent of Lawrence county q made the trip with the school officials Wednesday as the guest of Dr. Baker and I was surprised to find such well equipped schools in the rural sections.
 "The trouble with counties like Lawrence is that we don't have the money to build the type of buildings that we need. We get more money now than we pay into the state. thanks to such counties Jefferson. but we are still woefully deficient in funds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
CHECKING UP

From Forbes Magazine.
 A negro boy walked into drug store and asked permission to use the telephone; then he called up MT. Jones, and the following con- versation took place:
 'Is that you, Mistah Jones?"
 ''Yes."
 "Well, Mistah Jones, saw yo' ad in de paper the other day and yo' wanted boy. Did you get one?"
 "Yes."
 'Is he giving perfect satisfaction?"
 "Yes, he's giving perfect satisfaction"
 "Well, Mstah Jones, providep this boy don't give perfect satisfaction, you call me at 504" The boy turned and started out, and the druggist, who had overheard, remarked: 'You didn't do any good, did you?"
 'Yes, sah,' came the reply. 'I's de boy what's working down there. Is jest checking up to see see how stand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
RECALLS DAYS OF GOVERNOR JONES

About the most exciting time l ever had as a policeman" said Capt. George E. Devine, twas in the nineties during railroad strike. A squadron of officers were detailed to the Louisville and Nashville station. No freight trains were running and passengers had to go out of the station under special guard.
 q was called upon to ride on one engine and see that the train got out of the yards without trouble. When got out short distance we found number of cross ties piled across the tracks. We had to get out and move the ties while big crowd of angry strikers stood around. Nobody was hurt but the least threatening move would have resulted in cas- ualties. Soldiers later arrived to take charge and the governor was with them. That was one time I was glad to see soldiers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
ADRIFvT WITH THE TIMES
A MERE APPENDAcE

'Tm grieved to observe" said the veteran thespian, "that you are taking your wife's poodle out for an airing. It's beneath your dignity, sir"
 q know it," said Huntington Roarer, the eminent tragedian. "In the old days when toured the country with Tom show I was proud to lead a pair of fierce mastiffs in the street parade, but the poodle, sir, as you are well aware, has never contributed anything of note to the American drama'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
THE FATE OF RULERS

This world has weathered many storms
 Which threatens to destroy it; The human race is sound at heart,
 Though rascals may employ it To further their ambitious plans
 And cause no end of trouble, But soon or late, their proud pretense
 Is punctured like a bubble. And when they into limbo drop, You'll find the people are on top.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
THE STRAIN WAS TOO GREAT

"A newspaper paragrapher was carried off to sanitarium the other day complete wreck"
 "Overwork?"
 ''You might call it that. He made solemn VOW to go week without writing paragraph about Lloyd George, Lenine and Trotzky or any one of the reigning movie stars At the end of the fourth day he broke down and wept like child"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
GEORGE w. ELLIS HERE

George W. Ellis of Montgomery, candidate for state treasurer, was in Birmingham yester- day mingling with his friends among the wis., ting teachers.
 "As chief clerk in the office of the state treasurer. said MT. Ellis, T feel that the voters will appreciate my thorough familiarity with the work and honor me by selecting me for next treasurer l made the race against Judge Bradley and was highly gratifed by the fattering vote received at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
AN ARTFUL POSE

"You are public man.
 q hope so," said Senator Snortsworthy.
 "Tell me this. Is it hard to live on your salary?"
 "Just confidentially, Pm paid more than ever earned in the practice of law, but for reasons of expediency prefer to have my con- stituents think that public service is synony- nous with self-sacrifice."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-14
FAIR WARNING

 I'm not averse To words of praise, They help a man Through cloudy days. Encouragement Faint hearts will cheer And often start A grateful tear. But some day I Will take a crack At the chump who pounds Me in the back.