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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22

monds is a matter or small impor- tance compared to the theft of coal during these parlous amesL" said Judge Alb.
 Call the ooal case first"
 All the witnesses announced ready when the case was called. The de- fendants were two young negro men, wearing clothes that were decidedly Of the flash variety, and from their general appearance the hardest work they had done for some time was to manipulate & toothpiek. They an swered to the names of Jabbo Harris and Squirrel Wright, respectively, and were specifically charged with steal Ing a horse and wagon loaded with three tons of coal.
 The prosecutor, an old and garru- lous darlsy named Silas Stubbs. stated that he had gone to a nearby mine for 0 wagon-1oad of coal, and had stopped at his domicile on Alley c to git bite of rations," and while doing so his property was stolen.
 When did you miss the wagon7" asked Judge Alb of the witness.
 ''De mint I gets through with nah rations I goes toe de do an To an behop dar war sno wagon, hoss or coal. De hole caboodle had went
 How did you locate your prop erty."
 T goes an gifts CT couple CT per tectives an in less time dan hit takes a nigger toe walk through a grave yard at night dey had nah prop'ty and dem two boys rested"
 The officers took the stand and testified that they had found the horse, wagon and coal in 8 shed at tho rear of a lot on which was 8 one-room shack inhabited by an am cient negro of the ante-b ellum type, whose appearance indicated that he was nearing the century mark on life's highway. They also stated that they had brought the old man along, but on account of his age had not preferred a charge against him.
 Bring forth the ancient Ethio- pian," said Judge Ab, "as the court desires to propound a few interroga- tories to him. The majority of the old-time niggers are as solid as a stone wall but this one seems to have been acting like Q fence.
 The old negro, wrinkled and bent. hobbled toward the Judges bench and as he approached he made a sweep ing bow and said:
 'Mawnin, jedge Is yo' feeiin' well dis mawnin'?"
 'Im feeling pretty well. uncle; in fact, if I felt any better would have to have a doctor. How are you fee1- ing yourself"
 Probable. JedgA excusin' of nah ruematis an bronkitis an CT misery In nah stommick. I is feelin' purty good"
 'If you are feeling good under those conditions l ought to feel like two year-oId. What Is your name and where was you born7"
 q wus borned in Georgy-"
 That's all right. won't hold that against you. Tell me your name"
 "dah name, sah," and there was a noticeable touch of pride iii his voice as he spoke, "mah name are James Simeon Knowles. an nah white ,folkes are de Knowles what cum toe dis country wid willum de Concurer. dey is de fust fambly In"
 Never mind the family history at this time, uncle. Tell me about the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
HARRISON TELLS 1. WHY HE FAVORS PUBLIC DANCING
Organization to Be Formed This Week to Conduct Campaign for Reopening
 of PerShing Pier

An organization will be formed this week to conduct the campaign for the opening of Pershing pier, the municipal dance pavilion, according Do information received by Commis- sioner W. L. Harrison.
 All petitions which have been cir culated during the past week request Sng the city commission to call & referendum to submit this matter to ths voters of Birmingham will be 1urnsd in to the probate office to- morrow to be checked and certified, 6t is stated.
 More than s.seo signatures have been obtained te these petitions, members of the Junior Chamber of , Commerce state, and the referendum As assured
 Organized Fight The people favoring the opening fsf Pershing pier and permitting danc- ing st East Lake will make an or Eanized fight to have this question Rettled favorably and many speakers 2 FiA tour the various sections of the pity in the interest of the campaign. N1r. Harrison declared.
 a- ''Whiie tho ministers of this city gay dancing Is wrong at East Lake I would like to know if they are making any effort to stop it right here in the city" said Mir Harrison. sI know 1t used to be that if a church 1nember danced he was turned out of 1he church. but you never hear of &nch thing these days and some of xhs church members dance the same Ss those not affiliated with any ehurch.
 Tt does not seem to me that they Snake any effort to discipline their xIrembers by disbsrring them when thAy dance and l am told that many of the chuch members either dance or permit their children to do so.
 Harmless Amusement
 ~It 1t is all right for people to Hande at the various hotels and clubs, linen why isn't it right for those who do not belong to the clubs to have b well regulated place where they Enay go and enjoy this harmless Amusement? If dancing is immoral tor one class then it certainly is Sor all classes.
 T can see no hREm fin permitting dancing under proper supervision and regulation at East Lake and when tho. time comes I will speak in fa- Nor of opening Pershing pier.
 "A prominent church worker and r5ti3en called mo last night and ktated he was opposed to dancing and wished it was so that it could be stopped everywhere and if it came to an issue he would vote that way. However, he stated that if the mat ter was submitted to a vote of tho people my argument favoring the opening of the municipal dance pa wilton was so sound, logical and un- assailable he would be forced to vote to permit dancing there
 -That. I think, is the opinion of many people who arc fair enough to thing that if dancing Is wrong at 1nast Lake it Is wrong everywhere @lRs and should be stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
DEATHS

George schedwetnebaten--A "A.
 died at his residence yesterday aft
 ernoon at Third avenue. Powderly. Survived by wife, one brother of { s6irmingham and one sister In Ger \ many. Funeral from residence to- H Rorrow afternoon at 2:8o o'clock. Burial at Elmwood. Iige Loy in ! charge
 Essuzn Bossas--Age es, died of heart c 4lAilure last night at 6 o'clock at his
 residence at 8a1 Twenty-second
 street Survived by . wife, two
 Aaughters, Sadie and Elizabeth Botsai, and one son, Lewis Botsai. Jr. Funeral Arrangements to be
 announced later by Ldge Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
REV. j.. 0. HANES TO SPEAK
 AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Young Mems Christian association officials announce that the big "Hanes Meeting" advertised for the Strand theatre at S:So o'clock will be held at the First Christian church on Twenty first street and Firth avenue. north. This change has been made to better acaommodate the expected crowd.
 Reports come from all over the city that many hundreds of men are com ing to this meeting, says H. R. How ell of the Young Mems Christian as- sociation. The meeting will be for men only. Rev. J, o. Hanes, the well known evangelist, will speak on the subject, "The Dance of Death"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22

Abernethy yes terday, as the morning session of the Jefferson county court Of m 1 8 d emeRnors s was drawing to a close.
 ''T W o m Q r c cases on the docket" replied Sheriff la c k, one a diamond robbery. the oth- CT the theft of coal"
 "The stealing of mere dia-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
LnYpEN Is APPOINTED

Anniston, January 21.-(Special.) )-- Judge Charles s. Leyden, of the An r1iston Star. has been appointed by Sidney J. Bowie as Fourth district chairman for the Woodrow Wilson foundation movement, John D. Bibb having accepted the post of chairman for Calhoun county at the request of the district chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
RED CROSS SPEAKER
 TO TALK AT FORUM

What Shall We Do With the Un- employment?" will be the subject of an address by pr. Alexander Johnson. national lecturer for the American Red Cross, to be delivered at the Monday forum of the Civic AssociA- ton. This will be the first of a series of discussions to be led by Dr. Johnson during the current week. The forum luncheon vril1 be held at 12:20 o'clock.
 The unemplovr'n An+ situation is re- ceiving the attention of the Civic As sociation as evidenced by the action of the board of directors at the last meeting. A committee was authorized to aid actively in solving the prob lems attendant upon the large un- employment in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
DrCATUR MAN ARREsTEp

Huntsville. January 21.-(Special) , Don Leach of Decatur was brought here yesterday by Deputy Marshal W. B. Hampton, who arrested him on a charge of violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22

the state, has accepted appointment on the state advisory board, which will ultimately consist of 100 of the leading men of the state.
 Arthur c. Crowder, one of the prominent Birmingham alumni of Au- burn, has been named state chair man of the publicity committee. Practically every Auburn man called on to work has responded readily, and any who have declined had valid reasons Almost without exception those called for work have responded readily and have agreed to assist in the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
SMALLPOX SCARE
 OF NJ CONCERN
Northern Alabama Need Not Be Alarmed, Says
 Dr. WeIch

There is no danger of smallpox in northern Alabama, according to Dr. S. W. Welch, state health off cer, who has been in Birmingham the past week at the health insti- ute here.
 Word was received by Dr. welch from pr. W. H. Abernathy. county health officer at Florence, that the situation there resultant from an in- coming case of smallpox to Florence by man from Oklahoma is under control. that the case has been iso- lated and all persons who came in contact with the man have been vao- cinated.
 There has been considerable hys- teria aroused, pr. weich says, from the report of the case in northern Alabama and many letters reached his office in Montgomery relative to the case and the possibility of spread of the disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
INFORMATION
APPRECIATION
SOLICITATION

Our chocolate dipped ice cream confection has certainly created sensation and has registered the biggest hit accorded a new production of like character.
 We appreciate this success and thank the many who kindly called to voice their approval and con- gratulations So many of them referred to it as our Chocolate Dainty" our Gee Cream Dainty" or our Candy Ice Cream" that we have decided to per- manently name the product
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
Judge ''Ab" ProUides Two
 With Steady Employment
By CHARLBs n. MANDY

Anything further for the good of property the order?' queried Judge IL B. session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22

loving cup contest that is being off, fered by II. D. Cullen. district super visor. The cup will be awarded to the member bringing In the largest num- Der of new members during January. Several applications have already been received. The cup Is on exhibit at the jewelry store of Burnett & Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22

Dr. Edmonds to Speak.-Dr. Henry M. Edmonds will tell the men of the Rainbow division Monday night of his trip to Europe and how the conditions stood when the war was over. The speaking will take place In the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium and all former members of the Rainbow d. vision are urged to be present and bring their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22

Interest Increnses.-The club rooms of the. local Moose lodge will be fur nished in an up-to-date manner by the club members. over s1.000 was pledged last Wednesday night at the weekly meeting. All of this money will be used in the furnishing of the rooms. There is much interest in the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
FRIDAY, MARCH 81, 1922.
TURKEY CODDLED AGAIN.

The latest arrangement made for Tur-
key naturally fills Americans with dis
gust. The foreign ministers of the al
lies, acting as a supreme council to de
termine the affairs of the Near East,
have decided that the way to settle the
Turkish question is to give back to
Turkey nearly all the forfeited posses
sions that she cares much about. Ac-
cordingIy Turkey is to be restored to
Constantinople-th wOrld-prize that
was to be Observation-Disclosures guar
anteed possession of most of Asia
Minor.
Worse than that. Turkey is 20 keep
her title to Armenia, although her tech
meal rights of massacre and extermina-
ton are expected to be limited some
what by the exercise of a league of ma
tions protectorate. Worse still. if pos
sible, is the restoration to Turkey of her
European hinterland as far back as
Adrianople with the Wrestling of a strip
of territory from Bulgaria for that pur-
pose.
SO fades the western worlds dream of
freedom from the Turks, of Armenia
free to work out its own salvation and
of the consignment of an uncivilizable
Asiatic race to the distant and limited
region where it belongs.
Policy as usual has interfered with
morality and Justice France, for her
own exploitation of the Near East,
wants to conciliate the Turks. Italy,
through jealousy, helps the Turks to
hurt Greece. Great Britain feels
obliged to go easy with the Turks in
order to keep her Mohammedans in In
dia from revolt. 1t is the same old
game of diplomatic duplicity that the
European powers have played with Tur-
key for 500 years, and the only thing
that has kept Turkish power for evil
alive until the present day. And Amer
lea, however indignant, can have moth
ing to say, because America is keeping
out of European affairs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
Return That Book.
(St. Adams Messenger

lDt. 1lbdHo AlGSSeHHci.J
A resident of Switzerland has been
fined and imprisoned for two days for
failure to return book which he had
borrowed. The world does move. The
man who borrows a book and forgets to
probably has not been guilty of
the offense. For that is an offense the
Swiss court verdict reveals. 1t is an
offense as ancient as the DAYS, Back in
olden times, when cost of production
was so large. they chained UP their vol
umes so they could not be carried away.
Now that we are having all kinds of
tweeks, - why not have a Return the
Borrowed Book, Week At first GLANCE
it may seem that the net result would
be the depletion of many libraries. But
not SO. Many would be the returns to
offset those You had made. it would
come out about as broad as it is long.
For book keeping is in main not in
territorial. lust carelessness, of which
most of us are guilty.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
In the DAYS News.

Robert Lee Henry, who today opens
his campaign for the seat in the United
States senate now held by Charles A.
Culberson of Texas. is no stranger in the
national legislative halls in Washington,
having established something of a re-
cord by serving ten consecutive terms as
member of the house of representa-
tivos. A native of the Lone Star state.
Mr. Henry graduated from Southwestern
University in 1885 and subsequently
took law course at the University of
Texas. After being admitted to the bar
he settled down in Texarkana to get on
in the world The first sign of this am
hilton being realized was his election
to the mayorality Of that city This posi-
tion he resigned before the expiration of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
Today S Events

Plus NJ, the new pontif. is IS years
old today.
The Virgin Islands, formerly the Dan
ish West Indies, today round cut five
years under the American flag.
Maj Gen William G.. Ham. prominent
among the American commanders in
the World war, goes on the retired list
of the L. s. army today
Former Congressman Robert L. Henry
is to open his campaign for the United
States senatorial nomination in Texas
with meeting tonight in his home city
of Waco.
Frank A. Nanderlip, ~ c. Bedford,
and other eminent American fnanciers
and industrial leaders are to attend a
meeting of the international chamber of
commerce at Paris today.
Republicans and Democrats of Mime
sofa are to hold their state conventions
today, the former in st. Paul and the
latter in MINNEAPOLIS, to indorse candi-
dates for office and formulate the party
platforms.
Barry;ng an eleventh hour agreement
what threatens to be one of the greatest
industrial strikes in America will be in
augurated today, when the miners in
both the anthracite and bituminous
fields throughout the United States and
Western Canada quit work with the
expiration of the present two-year wage
scale.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
Protected by George Matthew Adams
abouts than is possible with state funds
By NORRIS

abouts than is possible with state funds
alone.
Much of the good feeling that now ex-
lists between sportsmen and landowners,
The Meddler believes, is due to the ac-
tivities of the county fish and game club
and similar organizations. There seems
to be a growing appreciation of the fact
that a greater amount of artificial aid
is needed annually to prevent the ex-
tinction of our fish and game supplies.
Once in while. however. an individ
ual is found who looks at the PROPOSE
ton from an entirely selfish standpoint.
The Meddler has in mind certain
farmer who thus early in the season
has notified the county fish and game
warden that the deer are damaging his
clover.
The Meddler is a thorough believer in
the public good that can be accom-
plished by Rotary and Kiwanis clubs,
and hopes to see the time when one or
the other of these organizations has an
active branch in Brattleboro. He is
convinced, however. that the immediate
duty of those interested in community
problems is to get behind the various
existing organizations rather than start
any new ones The combined scope of
the board of trade. Community Service.
Inc, Brattleboro Outing Club, Inc.
Windham County Fish and Game club
and the county Farm Bureau ought to
be broad enough to furnish an agency
for dealing with any matter likely to
arise. Furthermore, the combined dues
make about as large a total as the aver
age member Seels like carrying.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
TWO DAYS OFF.

ITS what a man does when he's not
doing anything that counts" ran one of
the gas-station legends recently.
A good many people think that is the
standard by which to measure the re-
suits of Henry Ford's recent announce
ment of a ive-day week in his factories.
The project is not accomplished over
night by a single fat. Says Ford:
Adjustments naturally are necessary.
In equipment and in man power the
plants will have to be placed on a basis
where they can take care of production
in five days weekly. it will mean work
for 5000 more men. 1t viii mean more
machinery The goal cannot be fully
realized at once. but as soon as possible
it is the aim of the company to adjust
its business so that it can be carried on
without work on Saturday and Sunday.
Well when the workman gets his two
days. what is he going to do with them
The churches viii probably rejoice at
the prospect believing that the man and
his family, with one whole day for out
door recreation, or for odd jobs about
the home, will then be glad to give at
least part of one day to religious ac-
tivity Whether he does it will be in
teresting to watch Also whether he
performs constructive labors towards
getting his home in better shape
whether he gardens, repairs, paints,
studies, reads, plays with the children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
TOday's Anniversaries.

II. of France, in whose
reign Calais was retaken from
England, born at st. Germain-en-
Laye, Died in Paris. July 10,
1859.
I596-Rene Describes, the founder of
modern geometry and modern al
zebra, born in France. Died in
Stockholm, Feb. II. 1850.
l765-The Jesuits were expelled from
Spain.
l8O9-James p. Henderson, first state
governor of Texas and L. S. sena-
tor, born in Lincoln county, \. c.
Died June 4. 1858.
l8l7-British parliament passed the Sc
ditious meets and assemblies bill
IS23-The first railway act in the Uni
ted States was passed, incorporat-
ing company for the construc-
tion of a line from Philadelphia
to Columbia, Pa.
lS50-John c.. Calhoun, one of the great
figures of the first half century of
American constitutional history.
died in Washington. Born in
Abbeville. S. c., March Is. 1872.
l920-The soft-coa miners signed a two
year wage scale, of 20 to q per
cent raises, with strikes pro-
hibited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31

In skool today Miss Kitty was tell
ing Us about proverbs, saying. OF corse
you are all familiar with certain prov
cribs, now who can give me an Example
of a prOverb?
WITCH Sam Cross raised his hand
saying, Eat drink and be merry.
Well Id hardly call that a proverb.
sed Miss Kitty, can enybOdy elts tell
me a proverb?
WITCH Sid Hunt raised his hand say
ing, Do you would be done by for
tomorro you may die.
That's more like it. altho the last part
lis unnecessary, sed Miss Kitty, still. its
not ixackly a proverb, a proverb is a
saying sutch as Its long lane that has
no terning. Now can enybody tell me
the meening of the prOverb Its q long
lane that has no terning? she sed.
WITCH Raymin Levy raised his hand
saying, 1t meens no matter how far you
go YOU can always come back if you
wunt to.
No, l wouldent say it meens ixackly
| that. who elts thinks they know wat it
meens to say its a long lane that has
no terning? sed Miss Kitty
Wich Pubs Simkins raised his hand
saying, 1t meens a lane that don't go
eny ways but strate goes a longer ways
than wat it would if it kepp wasting
time going crooked.
Nonsents. wat it rely meens. it
meens that no matter how hard our lot
seems to be. there are always better
times shed. sed Miss Kitty. Do you all
understand? Everybody that under
stands Will raise their hand. she sed
WITCH nobody put up their hand. and
Miss Kitty sed, This class is so brite
[ can't look at it without herting my
eyes, we will now go on to arifmetick
Wich we did
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31

shire wants the government to give back
the silver service it presented the ship
when it went into commission, which
reminds the Portland Press that the
state of Maine might as well put in a
claim for a set of silver vegetable
dishes given the ship named for that
state If this ia to be the modus oper-
andi, Vermont might as well ask for the
massive punch bowl and ladle presented
to her namesake, though goodness knows
what we could use it for now.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31

The Refomer is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co, c. w.
cleveland, S. L. Purinton (Esteyville)
Brooks House Pharmacy. Aliens Depot News
stand, Gilbert J. Pollica, 2S7 South Main St.
fort Drummer district.
West Bratt1ebCro, J. L. Stockwell,
East Dummerston, NJ. E. Brown,
Putney, NJ. G. Williams.
Newfane, N. NJ. Batchelder.
West Townshend, c. II. Grout.
Jamaica, R. ]. Daggett
South Londonderry, F. H. Tyler.
South Vernon, E. B. Buffum.
HinsdaIe, N. H, w. Fl. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, c. A. Hays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
Getting the Best Man.
Burlington Clipper.l

There is a good deal of talk about
The question is who is the best man.
and on that point there will be much
variety of opinion The best man does
not necessarily mean the fellow with
the highest intelligence or the largest
those men are crooks. First of all men
are needed who are honest and broad
minded. Much better to select men who
are honest and are Just ordinary in
ability than to select smart fellow
who is crooked In all it Is a difficult
problem to select the best man.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-31
10 THE SUBSCRIBERS

It is the aim of the management to assure
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it solicits the cooperation of
subscribers to that end. Prompt reports should
be given of each failure to receive the paper
on the morning following the omission, in
person, by telephone or postal card, thus en-
abling the of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy Immediately applied. 1t is only by this
method that the publisher secure the de-
sired service.