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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
A Timely Editorial
Rumania and the DardanelIes

From the Christian Science Monitor.
 Next to Russia, the country most affected materially by the future status of the straits is Rumanla. While the other Balkan states have possible outlets to the open seas Tn other directions-Jugoslavia either to the Adriatic through Plume, or to the Aegean through Saloniki, and Bulgaria to the Aegean through Kavala and Dedegatch-Rumania must pass her ships by way of the Black sea through the Bosporus and the Sea of Marmora. It was the al lied promise of Gonstantinople to Russia that helped most to delay Rumania's entry into the war. Against pledges of large increases in, territory, the Rumanians weighed the possibility of having Russla practically master of their future commerce, thanks to her control of the Dardanelles. To a return of the Turks as keepers of this impor- tant waterway the Rumanians are equally opposed. Worse than the strategic possibilities involved in a renewed territorial junction be- tween Bulgaria and Turkey, Ru- mania would regard restoration of Turkish control of the shipping past their capital. Just as in the past, the Rumanians reason, the Turks have been under the influence ot some big power, so in the future they would act as agents for the business interests of another nation. Before the war, it was Germany that had practical control of the straits, and, in consequence, Ru- mania had to submit to an exten- siye German economic domination. In the future, if Great Britain, for instance, should maintain prepon- derant influence. Rumania would have, to make special concessions to British trade. The same is true of France. Whoever holds the Darda- nelles holds the key to kumania. And so Rumania enters the peace conference at Lausanne genuinely trol of the straits, assuring equal in favor of a true international con- trol of the straits, assuring equal freedom of passage to the vessels of all nations. Such freedom will act as a safety valve for future Russian expansion. and will prevent any par ticular power from imposing it's trade on the small countries in this corner of Europe. Lenine has said that he favors closing the passage to warships at all times, both in peace and in war, though, as matter of fact, as the French emphasize, with the shores neutralized and unforti- fled, the power that would control the straits in time of war would be the one that is strongest at sea. For the Dardanelles, the Rumanlans would prefer to see instituted a regime similar to the one that con- trols the Danube as an international waterway, and just as the Danube commission has it's seat at Galatz, in the heart of Rumania. without iE the slightest way interfering with Rumanian sovereignty, so, they ar que, Dardanelles commission, un- der the authority of the League If Nations, could be instituted at Con- stantinople without affecting either Turkish rights or Turkish pride. Everything depends on whether the allies want to play fair and avoid seeking in roundabout ways selfish a0yantaQeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Adrift With the Times
Retribution

The boulevard was long and wide
 And no policeman was in sight; Ideal for swift joy ride,
 That would festive soul delight. The car leaped forward with a roar,
 But, hark, sound came on the wind; That dread output" oft heard before A motor cop was close behind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Why Fs. L.dies Stay Fat

Doctor, sad the stout matron, "I simply must Teduee'
 Tn that casa, madam, perhaps you had better see physical culture expert"
 'I thought you could give me some little tablets or something that would make me thin"
 You're like all the rest. What you wa,is to dc is to lose ne maximum amount of flesh with the least effort"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

A little over two years ago, Birnlirghans had no steel car building plant. Now it has two, and both of them have orders that will keep them busy for months to come. 1t is not an experimental industry, but be- comes busy the day it starts and has long vista of work ahead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
THEY ALL CRY FLOWER TAXES"

THEY ALL CRY LOWER TAXES
 It is reported that Lady Astor is having hard fight to retain her seat in Parliament. She is charged with wishing to take away the beer from the workingman, but Lady Astor disclaims any such intention, saying that her enemies are using the argument to discredit her. Dr. Bayley. her opponent, says that he is for freedom and liberty, lower taxation and the old British sporting spirit" Un- doubtedly the meat in his coconut is the reference to lower taxes, than which no more potent campaign argument was ever uttered. The trouble is that the taxes are usually not lowered, the candidates forgetting that gov ernment has certain fixed costs and certain fixed responsibilities which may not be side stepped, and the funds for which must be provided by taxation. When the candidate is inducted into the responsibilities of office he finds this out, and soft-pedals the tax talk thereafter until another election ap- breaches Nevertheless, there is need and opportunity for tax reform in both England and America. The first thing is to elect those who will accomplish it-and you never can tell until after the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
In the Rirht Place

"Is this patient in padded cell violent?' Not now, but he's apt to be at any mo- ment."
 What seems to be the trouble with him?" He had scheme to solve the transporta- ton problem by crossing flivver with blimp."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
DisiIlusioned

From Talladega Home.
 T have learned that politics IS good thing for women to keep out ot." You may think this is from some grouchy old man, but it isn't They are the words of Miss Alice Robertson, who has tried the sunny side of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

The many sufferers from the prevalent malady, transmission of which is credited to the germ-carrying mosquito, will enter no complaint against real high jinks by old Boreas. A nip of real frost is that item on natures bill of fare which they most ar dently desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
REPRESENTATIVES, DOMINANCE

The seniority system of selecting commit tee chairmen means that in the coming Con- gress Pennsylvania will have seven House chairmanships and Iowa four, while Ohio will have only relatively unimportant one. H. linois is also down in the scale. Naturally this situation is cause for dissatisfaction among republican members from the sighted states. It adds point to their desire to abol- ish the rule of seniority. Chairmanships of leading committees are very powerful. Penn- sylvania with her seven chairmen will be the most powerful state in the next Con- gress. The danger is that some other system of even more purely political savor will be substituted. If the rule is abolished it should be superseded by some plan that will give chairmanships to the most able men. That is much to hope for, but it should not be ad- mitted that it is hopeless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
A. Ample suffieienex

"out il ihe state of Kansas, where even the winds are freakish. William Allen White demandg that he be tried for violating the Kansas industrial law during the shopmen's strike bg hanging a placard in the window of the "Enspory' Gazette office. Bill White, Governor Allen and the state of Kansas have gotten all the advertising out of that little episode to which they are entitled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

The champion optimist of the universe has been discovered in Syracuse, N. Y., where company has been incorporated to go into the brewing and distilling business when the national drouth ends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

bama's distinguished senator in the past, it is fair to say that if the part- at times has had more brill. lian and slow leadership in the Senate, it has had none marked by more dignity, usefulness, sincerity of purpose. loyalty to the nation and devotion to the best interests-as it was given to him to see them-of the country at large, the south and the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Ultimatum

Have you any steady borrowers in your neighborhood?"
 "So much so that had to put up two signs-one on the front door and the other on the back door,"
 What did the signs say7"
 Nothing Loaned After Midnight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
The Secret Source

The Secret Source Iris sad to see citizen
 Whose skin with hooch is filled, And yet some people, now and then, Are not little thrilled When that his slow, uncertain gait 4 jag bstrays. They spot it 1t once aRd some can hardly wait To ask i'm where he got it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Baldwin County'. Wealth

From the Huntsville News.
 The value of all crops and live stock produced on Baldwin county farms for 1920 was $9,239, 1000. And only per cent of the total area of the county is under culti- vation. Stop minute and think of the possibilities of this empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

No we know why Gen. Ismet Pasha hasn't needed the allied suggestions. He is ex- tremely deaf The Turks for centuries have been deaf to humane appeals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
rgol Necessarily

Smoke ar d grime may be evidences of Birns nehsms prosperity. but smudge or a citizens nose doesn't necessarily betoken two-hits in his pocket. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

as to a law violation. If the witness has vio- lated law, that is a distinct matter and sub ject to punishment. It does not, however, disqualify him from rendering testimony in another case involving law violation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
The Answer Is, Nobody" ro,,, fha T,,~oof1oso Noxx,r

FTOm Lhe IuScaIO0sa NeWS.
 The Jackson News says if Col. George Harvey is right in his the ory that women have no souls, they may as we'll close up heaven, for there won't be quorum present. Besides, who wants to go to heaven if there are no women there?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
None of HI. Bu.ine.s

What is this citizen growing about" He doesn't like the way things are go- ing at the city hall"
 Did he vote on election day7" ''It seems he was too busy' "Umph! Let him growl."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Diplomacy

Don't you think it hurts your prestige to say you are commonplace man?'
 Not at all," replied Senator Shorts worthy. By placing myself in that cate- gory established relationship with 90 per cent of the voters"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

Landing from a liner, Mary Garden tried to throw her arms around Big Bill" Ed wards, but couldn't negotiate the distance. Left to her own devices, Mary never does really need press agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Alabama Press
Wilson Coming Back

From the Gadsden Journal.
 Begins to look more and more as if Woodrow Wilson would stage a "come back,o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
CAUSE OF EFFUslvE GRATITUDE

From Farm Life.
 ssVsl, thank the Lord, never spent five or six of the best years of my life fcolin' 'round no college said the money-wealthy man.
 Might I understand you," said the thoughtful looking listener, Ito thank the Lord for ypar igaorance?"
 essYou inky put 1t that way if 1t suits you any better, snsppe d the money-weaithy man. e4
 "Then,f said the thoughtful looking listener Thanksgiving day ought to last week st your house."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

The Praying Colonels," who will play Au- burn at Redwood next Saturday, have the aggressive sort of piety that characterized the Pilgrim Fathers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

.Do you want me to spill the beans again7" Admiral Sims asked of an interviewer. q hope you know what spilling the beans means II do." Still, what's the use of being on the retired list if one can't ignore the beans?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

The name of the man who defeated Vol stead is spelled "Kvale" and pronounced "Kwal-ley." A man should never enter public life with trick name like that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
No Facilities

Woodrow Wilson said he wouldn't talk through hfs hat. If the average politician followed that example he wouldn't have any outlet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
A Mythical Person

I'd much admire that pugilist
 Who could the footlight lure resist, But must acknowledge with regret I've never heard of one, as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Some Bad Habit. Banned

Did the doctor give you clean bill of health?"
 "No," replied the man about town, "but if l were to obey all the rules he laid down it would clean up my character considerably"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

While we are observing "Children's Book Week." book bootleggers should refrain from distributing their salacious wares among adults.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
A Sense of Inferiority

"The boys are bragging about their col leges. Why doesn't this youngster speak up?"
 He's ashamed to raise his head" 4Eh?o
 His college hasn't any stadium"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
In Hotel Lobbies
Al.ti-Gun Law Needed

"One of the greatest legislative moves that could be made in my, opinion to curb the activities of criminals in murdering people would be an ordinance passed by the City of Birmingham, whereby if person is arrested for carrying concealed pistol, the weapon would be confiscated and destroyed by the city," Detective w. E. Gar ner said recently.
 "One other move for the law abiding people and against the crlminally inclined element would be for fire arms dealers to be forced to refuse to sell anyone weapon of any description, without the would-be purchaser has the recom- mendation from at least three reli- able citizens. Also if anyone were in the possession of an unregistered weapon of any description it should be confiscated, thereby giving police authorities first hand information as to the owners of fire arms.
 "At the present time anyone who possesses the price can become the owner of pistols, knives, rifles or shot guns, and no questions are asked by the dealers. Enforced leg islation against the existing condi- tfons would greatly remedy matters and would aid the police in the search for murderers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

The daughter of British peer is going to marry London cigar clerk. One by one the barriers fall before democracy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

Gen. Tsnet Pasha says that the Mudana armistice was signed in good faith. What matters most is whether it is being kept in good faith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

Newberry never has gotten much solid comfort out of his seat in the United States Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
Shot With Impunity

A league ko protect husbands would be a step in the lghC direction. The law doesn't seem able se dc anything for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

The governor-elect of Oklahoma will bar plug hats at his inauguration. This is fitting and proper in a state that was noted but yes terday for it's two-gun men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

There is precious little sympathy in the published remarks of Mr. McAdoo for the cumulated sorrows of the republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

II 1t becomes necessary to swat the Turk 1t won't be love tap by considerable mar gin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
An Election Paradox

The "wets" are loudly cheering, The "drys' are cheering, too; But what about it is they shout I know no more than you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15

A pinochle game that lasted five days and five nights was a criminal waste of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-15
eafety on Highways

''In my opinion the action of the board of revenue in adopting the resolution for the placing along the county roads of posts and other ob- stacles to prevent automobiles run ming down entertainments, is one of the best safety moves for the pre- vention of loss of life and damage to property that has been passed m years" Gene Reed, clerk of the board of revenue said Tuesday. Recent statistics showed that Bir- mingham and Jefferson county are running a close race with other cities for loss of life from automo- bile accidens, and drastic measures and astety moves should be adopted wherever necessary for the safety of the motoring public. Not in every case is carelessness responsi- ble for automobile accidents, and l believe that the posts and cables will decrease accidents consider ably."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-11
HARMONY NINE
AGAIN BEATEN
S~peedWays Bat Railway HurI-
er Hard Beat Harmony
Second Time

The Harmony baseball team of
Roosevelt padded through the ac-
quisition of Lefty" Laurent and
Pop" Clos of Railway. went down
to defeat before Bill Sheehan's
Speedways of this city on the Roose-
grounds yesterday afternoon for
the second time this season. The
score of the game yesterday was Ga.
Laurent, the mainstay of the RAN
way team on the mound this season
and the pitcher who baitled the
Perth Amboys in two games last
season, was easy for the Speedways
TO solve. Eleven hits were pounded
out by the visitors, including a
triple and three doubles.
On the other hand, Oldenbooin,
the Speedway southpaw allowed the
Harmony batters eight safetles.
Ten of the home players were LETT
stranded On the sacks and eight
visitors. Oldenboom passed three
batters and famed five, while l4au-
rent famed four and did not issue
a pass.
The Speedways scored a run in the
first. two in the sixth, one in the sew
enth and two in the eighth. Inc
Harmony team scored n run In the
second, one IN the seventh ana wv
in the eighth.
Gus Nesley was the batting star
for the visitors with three sateties,
one a double, while Zehrer anu
Burke made two hits apiece. Eiho
was the baltirg star for n Aofne
team with three safeties. Hunt ara
Laurent each made a triple. the
longest hit of the game.
The box score:
CrnadUaVS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-11
P0ULSEN HIS
COURT OUTFIT
To Manage Speedways Dur
ing Coming Season Home
and Travelling Games

Ed Mooney Poulsen announced
over the weekend that he would
manage the affairs of the Perth
Amboy Speedway basketball team
during the coming saSon. Thls team
annexed city, county and third con-
gressional district championship
honors last season.
Last season the Speedways won
forty-two games in about fifty starts
and such teams as the Original
Celtics, National Turner's. Newark
Triangles, Bayview Wheelmen,
Roosevelt Separates and other lead
ing teams of the East were engaSed.
At one stage they hung up a record
OF fourteen straight wins.
Manager Poulsen announces that
his team will open the season about
the first week in October and home
games will be played probably on
Saturday night as last season. Lke
Speedway manager is ready to hear
from all teams in the State, third
congressional district, county II
city, especially any team desiring
to dispute their three titles.
Although no definite lineup 1as
been announced, it is known that
four local men, one New Brunswick
PLAYER, two Newarkers and one New
York basketeer will comprise the
roster of the team. Manager Poul-
sen is business manager of :he
Perth Amboy baseball team and
this will be his first undertaking In
basketball circles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-11
,ER7H AMB0Ys TAKE LEAD nv INTERSTATE SERIES
Jensen TWir|S
Amboys To 81 Victory
Over Old Teammates

to center and scored on McEnroe's
second base hit. McEnroe went TO
second on the throw-in and to third
on a passed ball. Smith famed.
A. Knott flied to Henshaw. Tague
reached first base for the fourth time
in this game as a result of a walk.
Hallowell batted for Little and flied
to Romer. Lorenzo caught Griffn's
fly.
Nine hits were made by the AM
boys to three for the home team.
Jensen famed eight men and walk
ed two, and Dunn did likewise. Jen-
sen hit two batters. The Aquehongas
had eight men left on base to seven
by the Amboys. Tague was left on
base four times.
Throughout the game Mickey 500
who recently returned after pitching
the entire season for the Portsmouth.
Va. team in the Virginia League,
warmed up in right field with Jay
Wallace. Little of the All-Collegians
was behind the plate for the Aque-
hcl gas yesterday.
The box score:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-11
P0L|CEL0SE
IN ONE INNING
Seven Runs in Seventh Inning
Wins for Railway Re-
fOrmatory

The lucky seventh was indeed
lucky for the Railway Reformatory
baseball team on Saturday afternoon
in it's game with the Perth Amboy
Police Social Club combination on
the Railway grounds. Seven runs in
this inning enabled the reformatory
inmates to carry off the bacon to
the tune of an ST score.
Molly, the South Amboy veteran,
was on the mound for the visitors
and pitched effectively until the sew
enth stanza. In this round he weak
ened and issued several passes and
these, coupled with three errors n
a hit, accounted for the sever runs
In the last of the ninth the AM
boy team threatened to ever matters,
but Bosh made a sensational bare
hand catch in left field for the final
out.
Amboy scored two runs each in
the first and second, and added their
final three counters in the third.
After the third inning, they were not
successful in sending a man over
home plate.
The only other run credited to
Railway was made in the opening
inning. Amboy outhit the home
PLAYERS, eleven to eight and outer
red the inmates, three to one.
Tomorrow afternoon on the Rar-
itan Copper Works field the final
game of the Elizabeth-Perth Amboy
series will be played. Amboy won
the first in this city and Elizabeth
evened matters on their own
grounds. The Police Social Club will
give the Union county cops a blow
out in Mckinley hall after the
game.
The box score:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-11
EXPECT TWO Y
V0LLEY TTEAMS
Both Business Men and Vars
ity Teams Will Likely be
Settled Shortly

AS the result of gymnasium activ-
tiles at the Y. NJ. c. A. getting under
way one month earlier than usual
this year.. a call will be issued within
a week or so for candidates for the
varsity and business mems represen-
tative volley ball teams. Owing to
the large amount of excellent ma
terial to be found in the local "Y"
and the fact that but six men can
play on a representative team it has
been practically decided to have
two representative teams this year
one to be known as the varsity
and made up of the younger mem
bers of the association while the
other will be composed of the older
men, a typical business mems COM
b.nation.
The selection of these two varsi-
ties will again prove a difficult task
owing to the large number of play
ers to choose from. The prospects
for a brilliant year in volley ball
circles this season are brighter than
ever owing to the increased interest
in this sport and the fine showing
made in the national championship
tournament at Brooklyn Central
"Y" last spring when Amboy forced
the crack Pittsburgh sextet to the
limit before the Pennsylvania com
bination, the national champions,
finally downed them in two out of
three closely fought games.