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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
LARGER DUTY IN NEAR EAST

In a telegram received by Governor
Kiby from President Harding, an appeal
is made for relief for more than a million
women and children in the Near East who
were deprived of their homes and made
destitute by the war between Turkey and
Greece. Asking for sympathy and assist
ance from the American people during the
holiday season, the President says: 'The
\ need as revealed in the latest cable reports
j from Grecan territory and the Near East
far exceeds all previous calculations made
for the relief of this crisis, The response
to date has been altogether inadequate
The generous American people have
given millions for the relief of war victims,
ahd they will continue to respond to the
appeals of suffering humanity, but we are
nbt doing our full duty by merely sending
fbod, clothes, medicines and money every
time a new crisis develops. America should
try to remedy the situation abroad which
creates such conditions. Relief should be
permanent and not temporary. Until there
is some assurance that the Armenians,
Greeks and other peoples who have been
sacrificed to Turkish misrule, because of
the jealousies and selfish interests of Eu-
xopean nations, will be protected, cries for
spccor will come across the Atlantic at fire.
emit intervals. The plight of the Near
.ssFefugees is deplorable and the need of
assistance is urgent. They look to the
American people for food and clothing and
the help must be given quickly. There
-, however, conference at Lausanne, and
there will be probably others, in which the
American government may effect perma-
nent good by demanding square deal for
che, oppressed races That is the real hui
mahity-not only to relieve present distress,
but to prevent future distress. Therefore,
Is people contribute literally to the present
Emergency, let them demand also the gifts
lof justice and opportunity for those who so
often cry to us for assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
WHAT CLEMENCEAU WANTS

1t is noted that some American news
papers seem to think Clemenceau wants the
United States to enter the League of Ma
TONS The former premier has made it
clear that he is no great admirer of the
league. He pays it half-hearted praise and
says it has accomplished "some good" but
he has never been league advocate. That
was his attitude during the Versailles con-
ference and he has consistently maintain ed
it ever since. He was willing to make
concession at Versailles to Woodraw Will
sons idealism, but his eminently practical
mind was set on another project which he
hoped to gain with Mr.. Wilson's support.
That was formal protective alliance of
France, the United States and Great Britain.
Mr.. Wilson was willing, but the United
States Senate was not.
The real purpose of Clemenceau in COM
ing to America is to plead for this alliance.
That is what he means by American partiei-
patton in European affairs. In fact, he
makes no attempt to conceal his motive.
Speaking at Dayton, he said: Let Germany
and all Europe know that America STANDS
with France. That is what have come for.
L uOn KNOW whether L Will get lt--Dut L
hope" He declares that he would rather
have America enter the League of Nations
than take no part in European affairs at
all, but on his way to Baltimore he repeated
that what he really desired above everything,
else was the trpartite alliance.
Ciemenieau will probably not get what he
seeks. The American people are opposed to
a Epropean compact of any kind, except III
tire form of an international assoc iGtion to
promote peace. However great our friend
ship for France, we are unwilling t. enter
into an agreement which would require us
to- seMG soldiers and warships across the
Atlantic to fight for one European nation
against another. If Clemenceau accom-
plishes anything by his American visit. i.
will be in the direction of a closer co-opera-
ton between the United States and all the
nations of Europe in helping them to settle
their postwar problems, which can be done
without such an alliance as would simply set
up new balance of power.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
A ONE-sIDED GAME

Within a week one railroad publishes a
tariff that would raise the rate on grain
products from Memphis gateway to Bir-
mingham and another posts a notice sus-
pending the privilege of reshipping mixed
feed and flour now and for several years
enjoyed by Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and
other cities. But for the alertness of traf-
fic bureaus here and in those other cities
both these proposals to increase the freight
burden would have gone into effect.
This Is one-sided game. The public
%hen it wishes freight rate reduction or
transit privilege, must make formal appli-
cation for the favor with due notice to the
carriers and interstate commerce commits
sion, before their plea will be considered.
The carriers, on the other hand, publish
tariffs changing rates., establishing new
rules and abolishing old ones without prior
notice to shippers or the commission, the
first information which the shippers have
being that the new orders will go into
affect on. such and such a date.
There ought to be a change In this pro-
lure. The carriers and the shippers
ouldsbeson an equal footing. Both should
) through the same procedure in seeking
ranges in existing rates and the procedure
nould be this: File with the interstate
ommerce commission request for the rate
,r change in rate that is sought, and have
he commission give due notice of this re-
duest to traffic bureaus and carriers alike
so that hearing may be had on the merits
before any further step is taken. AS it is,
the carriers have entirely too much initia-
tive. They should have mo more than ship
pes are accorded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
HARVESTING SMALL STREAMS

A smalf Industrial community is forming
in the Venice neghborhood of Morgan
county, where an enterprising citizen has
harnessed the power of creek and is using
it in operation of saw mill and planning
mill while other plants are under way.
What is being done at Venice can be done
wherever there is running water, commod-
ity with which this state is richly endowed.
1t is much more feasible to convert running
water into electric power now than few
years ago, machinery for that purpose hav-
ing been much improved and producing
more power with the same outlay of time,
effort and expense. 1t is not necessary
that any neighborhood wait on large utilities
supplying power to reach cut to them.
There is power in every creek and it can
be developed locally. Up in the mountain
regions of northern Georgia there are
scores of small water power plants lighting
communities and operating mills There are
many Of these small plants in Tennessee.
Every Alabama community, no matter how
small, that is close to waterway may find
it worth while to investigate the feasibility
and cost of its use with a view to harness.
ing this valuable vehicle of community COM
fort and progress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
STAGGERING ANTHRACITE DEFICIT

From the New York World.
Up to- November % of this year the out
put of hard coal in this country, according
to figures issued by the geological survey,
was 100000 tons. Last year the output
up to November 25 was 84,000,000 tons.
There is still shortage of 41,000,000 tons
over last years supply and no prospect that
it will be made up In spite of the emer-
gency the mines have produced little more
than the normal tonnage since the strike
was settled while as the winter settles in
there has been decided increase in local
walkouts, eliminating in an order which
will close the Bliss colleries near Pittston on
Monday and lay off 10000 men.
There is no escaping the conclusion that
there will be much less hard coal available
this year than last. The summer of idleness
in the mines was dead loss to the public;
it follows that the public will have to pay
for it by burning less anthracite. The
pinch is yet to come, and the fuel admins
tration would do well to redouble its vigil
lance in regard TO profiteering.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

simply question of few years before it
viii be in service, and barges will ply be-
tween Chicago and New Orleans
Aabamians voted state aid for their port
none too soon. Pittsburg interests have
already found their way to New Orleans
during the eight months of the year when
the Ohio is navgable. In time they will
find the way open all the year. Alabama
had the advantage over Illinois and Pitts
burg in an inland canal that is navigable
the year around and has demonstrated It's
ability successfully to transport any kind
of freight at 20 per cent saving over the
all-rail rate. There is a less than all-rail
rate from st. Louis and central producing
points to Mobile via the north Warrior ter
minals. This rate can be used with great
advantage now and will be used to greater
advantage as Mobile is supplied with more
adequate ship-handing and loading devices.
The outstanding thought which Ala
bamians should bear in mind is that other
states and other interests have tine same
eye on inland waterway transportation and
low-cost ways of reaching the ports as We
have. Alabamians start with some advan-
tages. They are to be preserved only by a
continuity Of improvement of the Warrior
service and of the seaport at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
NOT A HAPPY FAMILY

The republicans are not happy family
They are full of discussions and prey to
division at critical moments. There is the
spectacle of flock of them following that
black sheep of the family, LaFollette
Never having done anything for himself,
he yet promises to do much for others.
Then there is Mr.. Freer, also republican
of Wisconsin, and much more regular
one than Mr. LaFollette ever was, who
spends his spare time attacking the tax-col-
lection policies of Secretary Mellon. 1t is
at least unusual for republican of the
line to criticise one of his own partisans in
the. cabinet. AS if to complete the circle,
there is the spectacle of the republican Mr..
Keller of Minnesota leading the impeach-
ment attack upon the republican attorney
general 1t may be that those republicans
Of the Canadian border are of an unusually
racaIcitrant disposition. Anyhow, these
family quarrels make good reading for
democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
My Favorite Stories
BY IRWIN S. COBB
PENALIzED FOR AN oFF.sIDE PLAY

Everybody knows who and what Thomas
A. Edison is and nearly everybody knows
that Mr.. Edison is deaf But the fact that
he has very pretty wit of his own is not
matter of such common knowledge.
chronic borrower paid the wizard a
visit one afternoon He and the great in
ventor were old acquaintance and the
quaintanceship had already cost Mr.. Edison
considerable sums of money from time to
time.
"Tom,' said the visitor, lean you lend me
S100?"
"What?" inquired Mr.. Edison, cupping
his hand about his ear.
The visitor was emboldened to raise the
ante and his voice at the same time
Il say can you let me have $200?"
II wish I'd heard you the first time,a said
Mr. Edison, as he reached for his purse.
Copyright 1922, by The Mcknight Syndicate, Incl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
rO-OPERATIVE CLUB MARKETS

Encouraging the girls and women of Ala
bsma to join canning clubs and in other
ways supply home products for sale de-
ivelops their skill, but the chief incentive is
lacking unless a market is found. Their
york must be made financially profitable,
\. they will soon lose interest. A solution
B & this problem seems to have been found
In a club market held recently in Annis-
son. Members of four community clubs
ia the county brought butter canned
goods, bread, cakes, dressed chickens, cut
Flowers and other commodities which
Found a ready sale. The girls in these clubs
IRE taught to realize that they are compel
VIE with established dealers and should
saake their prices, as well as their products,
attractive to customers. This factor was
Mpparently not overlooked at the Admission
Qhle, as fair price committee was appoint
ID which put price on everything sold.
0ploperatiJe marketing organizations have
krked wonders for the farmers. Their
3yjves and daughters have an opportunity
IL use similar methods
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

Suits brought by the government to re-
cover sums alleged to have been improperly
collected for the construction of army
camps during the war now involve more than
100000 900. The bills charge fraud, con-
nivance, waste and improper use of funds
and material. 1t has taken long time 10
bring these cases to trial, but it is hoped
that the truth or falsity of the charges will
be clearly established, and that any sums
rightly due the government will be recov-
cred. 1t is just as well to let the unscrupu-
lous know that they cannot get away
with it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
In Hotel Lobbies
Do Your Christmas Watching

Persons doing Christmas shop
ping in the various stores of Bir-
mingham must certainly be warned
that it is not safe to lay a parcel
down and expect to find it where
you placed it," said Mrs. F. Fl. Hood
of the Montgomery Womans col
lege, who was in the city Monday.
Each year | come to Birmingham
with samples of the novelties we
have made and get orders from the
merchants for their Christmas
sales. Monday while | was in one
of the large department stores |
had a package of these novelties
under my arm and was talking to
the manager, getting his order.
Our conversation was only for a
few seconds and Immediately
turned about and started to leave
when | realized my package had
disappeared. | was almost furious
with myself to think that l could
stand still and let some one so
easily take parcel from under my
own arm without noticingsit. The
articles in the bundle were all hand
made and much tedious work had
been done on these, while | mag
inc the materials used in the max
ing would be estimated at SIS. I
hope that other out-of-town folk
who come to the city to do their
shopping will not be as careless
as L."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
The Peoples Forum
NOT "scRApPINc" THE FLEETS

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
Referring to your statement that the
United States Great Britain and Japan are
not building new battleships, attention is
invited to the fact that according to recent
press dispatches, Great Britain has let con-
tracts for material for two new and power
full dreadnoughts to cost approximately
$70,000,000 and that the keels are to be
laid in the near future. These vessels are
to be of the greatest size allowed by the
naval treaty and will be more powerful than
any now afloat. None of the scrapping so
far accomplished, or definitely projected,
by the British, will materially alter British
sea power relative to other nations,
The United States has sold two battleships
% years old Five others Is years old
have been designated for sale. Of the 10
Japanese ships designated for scrapping not
one has been rendered incapable of future
combatant USE.
In addition to the new British battleships,
both Britain and Japan are adding to their
cruiser, submarine, destroyer and other
auxiliary forces. These building programs
have no counterpart in this country, not
withstanding our extraordinary deficiency of
cruisers. They keep their navies fully
manned, while the enlisted personnel of our
navy has been restricted to less than 20
per cent of peace requirements. By these
drastic cuts in personnel and the laying up
of many vessels. the. ratio of naval strength
is now 4-5-3. The somewhat general belief
that Great Britain, Japan and the United
States have anticipated the final adoption
of the naval treaty by scrapping ships which
substantially affect their sea power is not
correct. The scrapping that has been or is
being done is plain business proposition.
JESSE H. SMITH,
Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
Birmingham, Ala, Dec a. 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

wives, there are the children of 20 princes
and princesses CT loyal blood--whicn the
Turkish government has decided it can no
longer support. a, will be turned out into
a cold world
A palace functionary, who must have been
speaking with an Interior motive, says the
former Sultan's wives ''were all selected for
their beauty, youth and figure. Most of
them were gifts to the Sultan from govern
ors of the provinces. They have matchless
compilations, dark eyes and long, chestnut
colored hair. All Of them are very religious
faithful and affectionate," and they will be
content with modest dowry. Their ages
range from z to 35.
If these specifications are correct, it should
not be difficult to dispose of large part o.
the harem. The ladies Of 35 will not be in
much demand, as that is somewhat adj
vanced age for a woman in Turkey, but the
younger members apparently possess all the
qualifications that Turk in search of wife
demands. Most of the women are Circas-
slams, a race noted for it's beautiful feminine
types, many of whom have found their way
into Turkish harems However, the marry
ing habit is not what it used to be in Turkey.
Times are hard and supporting more than
one wife has become serious economic
problem for the average Turk. In case
Rafet doesn't find the bidding brisk for the
forlorn and penniless beauties who formerly
basked in the Sultan's smiles, he might COM
municate with some of the American rusicai
comedy magnates We are rather fed up"
on Russian dancers A musical comedy
chorus composed exclusively of Circassian
beauties would make hit on Broadway and
later on in the provinces"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
Still, Why Hesitate?

In Kingsley, Iowa. marriages were per-
formed at the bargain rate of 80 cents.
When spinsters and bachelors would admit
that they belonged to that classification the
mayor united the couples for 9 cents. It
has been said before, but is worth saying
again. that when a man takes woman for
better or worse it isn't the initial cost, but
the upkeep that counts. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
Cutting to the Bone"
From the Dothan Eagle

80 1Hc DotHdH Eagle.
This cut to the bone" plan YOU
nave heard so much about during
the last two or three years of cam
paigning is to be watched with much
interest. Everyone who knows Bill
Brandon knows that he meant what
ne said when he announced that he
would favor cutting to the bone all
useless offices, but the rub is going
10 come IN trying to convince the
legislature what useless office"
is. Legislatures. drift widely on this
term. The governor will stand for
carrying out his platform, but it is
not within his power to carry it
out unless the legislative machinery
is working just right. There are
certain necessary fixed expenses of
running the state, and no adminis-
tration is going to save much money
merely by doing away with some
offices.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
A Close Election

you've been in public life a long time
Have you ever thought of retiring?o
"Only on one occasion, SIR said Senator
Snortsworthy. And while | was waiting
for my friends to roll up the expected ma
jority aged fully 10 years"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
The Utter Futility of Man

Henry Van Dyke doesn't care for the
present styles in women's hats. DR.. Van
Dyke is a scholar and a gentleman, but will
the fact that he objects to them cause any
perceptible change in the styles of women's
hats? Not particle!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
Citrus Industry Growing
From the Lynn Haven cit;aaa

From the Lynn Haven Citizen.
The Milton Gazette says that
every available Satsuma tree in the
state has been contracted for sew
eral months before the planting sea
son has opened up. Several leading
nurseries have sold their entire
1923 output of trees. This indi-
Gates the extent to which the citrus
industry is taking hold. The supply
OF trees is going to fall far short
OF the demand, and it looks as If a
few Satsuma nurseries might be n
good industry for some years to
come.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

1t takes a brave heart not to flench,
When that his honor, on the bench,
Adjusts his glasses and opines
He's simply tired of fixing fines
On speeders, quite without avail,
Then snaps out, Thirty days in jail"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
Adrift With the Times
A Word to tho unwi.e

A Word to the Unwise
Who pens an ardent letter,
On seas of passion tossed,
To some fair dame, had better
Take heed and count the cost.
Full oft have such effusions
Caused lovely dears to shoot,
Or shatter fond decisions
7 With whacking damage suit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
Getting /. Gu. of Hi. System

what good does it do you. to swear at
that motorist who nearly ran over your
He's gone"
What good does it do you to swear at
golf ball when you fail to hit til"
THAT relieves my feelings"
"Same here
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
HAREM BEAUTIES GOING CHEAP

When Mohammed vi fled from Constanti-
nope and took refuge under the British
flag, where he will presumably live .happily
ever after he left $50 wives behind him,
not to mention a large assortment of chill
dren, eunuchs and servants. Rafet Pasha,
governor Of Constantnople, is now trying
to dispose of the harem beauties by finding
husbands for them. Besides the deserted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
GROW POPULAR

. Work has begun on the construction of
kks that will serve to connect the city of
! Chicago with New Orleans through the
4 Chicago drainage. canal and the Illinois
<rHkr. II is q big undertaking, but it has a
ID state back Of it and large western inter-
VA EEK through it an outlet for their
Xii md metal products to the south ana
for export The route is feasible. 1t is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
The Photographers
No Need to Worry

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger says the
death watch beetle sometimes arrives in
America in imported willow-ware. Don't
worry. The Fordney- Nc Cumber tariff bill
was so drawn that if it shouldn't be insect
proof the President could make it so.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Nearly 400 of 700, arrested in Cleveland
for violation of traffic rules, were charged
with speeding. Some cities really pay as
much attention to speed vioiators as to
parking.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
New Lights Needed

II surely will be glad when the
Civitan club succeeds in installing
the lights along Fifth avenue for
the proposed White Way" said
w. P. Temple of the w. C. Vice
undertaking establishment. Prac-
tically all of the property owners
have volunteered to pay the So a
foot which is necessary to cover the
cost of the lamps, while the city
has agreed to furnish the electricity
The White Way would mean mucn
toward identifying the Fifth avenue
boulevard and would be the first
thing to attract strangers who en-
tered through the Terminal station.
The new general hospital is also an
asset-to the boulevard. Just why
the work of installing these lights
is being held up | do not know. but
will certainly be glad to see them
installed and burning"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

About the most oft-repeated phrase in
the south is Business is Good" We hope
to continue hearing it many more months
and we have every reason to believe that
we will.