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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
THE VERSAILLES TREATY

From the Springfield (Mass) Republican.
 Congressman Britten's resolution, introduced in the House. declaring in favor of Americas s renewed participation in the effort to re-estab- fish political and industrial peace in Europe, is not the only current indication of change in sentiment among the pro-German group in this country The immediate reaction of Ameri- cans of German origin and sympathies against the treaty of Versailles and the League of Na- tions was so profound that the so-called Ger man vote was almost solidly cast in 1920 against the Wilson policy. Congressman Brit ten represents one of the Chicago districts. He spent the summer in Europe, with the result that his resolution declares, in part: "And whereas, further delay may see another war brought upon eastern Europe which, if prevent ed, would save not only Europe but the world untold agony and suffering, and whereas, the time now appears to be propitious for recon sideration of the treaty of Versailles and the reparations question and it is apparent that the government of the United States should not hold itself aloof until called upon by European governments, therefore, be it resolved that in the interest of the worlds peace and industry, the President of the United States be and he hereby is requested to take such steps as he deems wise and pertinent toward bringing about the re-establishment of political and in- dustrial peace in Europe"
 Senator William B. Mckinley of Illinois, who lives somewhere between Chicago and St. Louis, was asked at Geneva, Switzerland, last week, what he thought of the League of Nations, which he had under observation at close range America may join some time," he answered, "but the name will have to be changed" Per haps that is also significant, coming from the colleague of the irreconcilable Senator McCor- mick. If change in the name would speed up things before European civilization is burned to a cinder like Smyrna, then the name should be changed. Any old name would do, even Thomas Carlyles Heaven and Hell Amalga- nation society,""
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04

flying one for two years and has been at the rate of more than $7,5OO,OOO for this year.
 The figures for Birmingham do not include the bar mill of the Tennessee company at Fairfield. the hundred homes for steel workers being built in Fairfield, the steel foudry at Fairfield, the remodeling of the steel foundry at Ensley, the two $2,5oo,Ooo cement plants in the eastern and northern suburbs of the city, nor the addition to the plant of the Ala bama By-product company, Were these values added to those represented in permits issued at the city hall, the values of Atlanta, Memphis and Louisville structural operations would seem small in comparison.
 But the entire south is faring well. It Is better for all the south that each city and each section is giving a good account of itself, because they are mutually dependent on one another. Certainly Birmingham, which fur nishes the southeast with it's structural steel, its face brick, it's cement, it's hollow tile, slag, water, gas, soil and sewer pipe, should be pleased because the growth of other cities keeps mills busy and our people employed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
SUCCESS OF DRIVE CERTAIN

'fWill we get it?" and in the same breath Walter s. Stallings, general secretary, dis cussing the Y. M. c. As $50,Qoo drive, em- phatically affirmed, "We will"
 "With the bunch of men we have going after the thing, it ought to be a comparatively easy matter to raise the 50,0o0 this week. In fact, look for the drive to reach the new mark of $70, 1000 before the week is over.
 "The fact that the executive committee got 10000 before the campaign even started IS evidence that the money is waiting for the fellows if they will go after it. Not single man refused to subscribe when seen by the committee the other day. 1 am confident that the drive will be a success, and when we get the money we are going to use it for the up- building of the young manhood of Birming- ham,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
AMUSING FAIR INCIDENTS

"There are quite number of amusing incl dents occurring during the course of the fair week." stated T. J. Larkin, "but the most anus ing that have witnessed is the one that took place last Sunday, the semi-formal opening day. On that day the band scheduled to play during fair week was supposed to render sacred concert for the Sunday occasion. However, owing to the late trains, the program was not carried out, and the admission price was re- funded The amusing part of it was the fact that a number of small boys, who had crawled through man hole leading into the grounds, were among the crowd that was paid back the admission price,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04

The situation in the Near East would be what Sherman is alleged to have said about war if the Greeks should make up their minds to fight for Thrace.
 A six-room royal suite was engaged in 8 Vienna hotel by Americans for $S a day. The Austrian throne is just about at its last gasp.
 President Harding seems to have made a mistake in bringing up father The old gentle man favors democratic candidate in Iowa.
 * x Battling Ski is not the first pugilist who trained on hard liquor. Tl.e Hon. John L. Sul- livan used to do something in that way.
 x We might know the heroine of novel will get into all kinds of trouble when she habitu- ally speaks in "throaty tones." It is rumored that politics is figuring in the New Jersey murder mystery. Politics and germs get into everything.
 < * The latest Mexican revolution was hardly important enough to justify Fl Paso newspaper men in missing meal
 Constantine will have to admit that he, was shipped out of Greece in style befitting a person of royal birth
 X x Thirty-three Americans had incomes above $1 1000, ,OoO in 1920. At least one of them makes motor cars.
 Wireless telegraphy has brought nations closer together without making them any more neighborly.
 x # For man whose name suggests soup M. Franklin Bouillon seems to be first-rate dip lomat.
 x x A fleet of American destroyers on their way to Constantinople are not on pleasure bent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
DEAN OF BANKERS RISES EARLY

From Forbes Magazine.
 "Who do you think was the first man on deck and the first man into the dining saloon every morning?" asked friend who recently re- turned from Europe. George F. Baker," he added. "Mr. BaIer is the dean of American bankers. He is S2 For almost half century he has been power in the banking world He was the late J. P. Morgan's closest confdante. His institution, the First National bank of New York, earns enormous dividends through fat years and lean. No mans services have been more keenly in demand as a director for the last 80 years Presidents of large corporations have told me that MT. Baker was the most use ful man on their board.
 am told that MT. Baker not only is an early riser himself, but that he has more faith in others who rise early than in those who lie abed. Apparently, early rising has not hurt his health, for he is still fit and was able to enjoy his European trip to the full. In ap- pearance he would pass for man of not over TO. It may be interesting to learn that Mr Baker IS extremely methodical and systematic Tn all his habits. He has always taken just as much pains to safeguard his constitution as to safeguard his institution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
JOHN DREW ON ACTING
the New York World,

From the NeW OTk w OTlu.
 John Drew, beginning his fiftieth year as an actor, pronounce a judgment on present con- ditions of the drama in New York which is equally interesting for it's tolerance and in- sight. Talking with Evening Post inter viewer, the veteran of the Broadway stage says that he discerns no decline in acting; "there has been change, that is all:"
 Acting, like playwriting and everything else about the stage, goes by epochs. We are just now in what might call an ultra-modern epoch. Acting of the old school is not called for. The actor of the Bouccicault school has disappeared, but this is not to say that the actors of the modern school are not doing some very fine things. Many of them are"
 Plays in general, he thinks, "are probably better acted than they used to be- Mr. Drew has corresponding good word for the drama tist: "In certain instances, such as in the plays of O'Neill, there are opportunities for fine act ing, opportunities which bring out the highest art of the actor, such as few plays of the past had to offer"
 Is not this in the nature of appreciation from Sir Hubert? A bright particular figure of the Daly stage might be pardoned a condescending attitude toward the contemporary drama That he praises it, on the contrary, may be taken as a measure of his own alertness and modexnity after half century of professional activity The years which now make him link with a great past on the New York stage have not aged his own art or dulled his perception of it's con- temporary quality in others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
LARGE RAIL ORDER FROM SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The Southern railway is among the first buyers to> give a large order for rails to the Tennessee company for 1923 delivery. It has ordered 10000 tons, principally 1o0-pound rails, to be delivered in the fist six months of 1923 They will be laid on the double track line of the Southern between Washington and Atlanta, completing the equipment of this 669 miles of track with heavy rails.
 The Southern has adopted the 100-pound rail as the standard for it's lines of greatest traffic density and the 85-pound rail for lines of secondary importance. This is enterprise of the most progressive character and shows the disposition of the Southern railway manage ment to keep pace with the needs of the sec- tion of the country which 1t serves. It more over shows the growth of the south, whose in- creasing production calls for improvements by the carriers to meet the demands on their transportation facilities.
 The other satisfying feature of this oroer is the manufacture of the rails in a southern mill. That makes it complete southern en- terprise from the digging of the coal, ore and limestone entering into the making of pig iron to the 100-pound steel rail laid on crous- ties. The Birmingham district has added the manufacture of pressed steel cars. The Ten nessee company also has a large mill produc- ing 10000 tons of track accessories per month These are importantse stepping stones in the march of the south toward its goal of a com plete industrial independence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04

 BUSINESS HONESTY

From the Wall Street Journal
 One of the interesting phases--the whole some phase-of Wall saeet is in it's by-prod- ucts On the day before his tragic taking off A. B. Hepburn, chief of the Chase National, put business aside to write banker confrere at Rochester for detailed information regard ing the ambitious plans undertaken in public school instruction there for practical chemical laboratory work. MT. Hepburn was seeking data, he wrote, upon which to base similar serv- ice in another city
 James Stillman of the National City bank was in Paris when one of the ever-paradng le- gions of Congress camped in Wall street to search and to smirch. A home newspaper, talk ing him that patriotic revelation carried be- side it line that told how 100 widows and or phans of Brooklyn navy yard workmen were being kept out of government wages long over due. It happened that this was not new news to Mr. Stillman; he had, indeed, been an ami mated adviser of courses of action that he thought ought to be taken by the widows at torney, George Hiram Mann.
 sMake it clear" MT. Stillman wrote his friend Mann, "that Wall street is model, not a mark. for Washington. Instead of defaults Wall street gives to it's loyal employees bonuses. Instead of lodging wages, instead of keeping women and children out of earnings due work CTS deceased-instead of depredations like this navy yard scandal-stock exchange fairness all ways expands into generosity. I can conceive of no illustration that more fully, more faith fully, shows the glaring contrast between the business mans honor and the pretense and fraudulency of professional politics. Your clients have just cause. The way Washing ton acts is ignoble. A group of earnest cit- zens ought to get back of you-the country should see as you and see-this sorry situa- ton, this typical exhibit of business by politics in contrast with the common honesty that is the business worlds common practice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
APPRECIATES RECEPTION

q am certainly grateful" said Tunstall Bryars, "for the cordial reception that has been accorded me by the people of Birming ham since the opening of my agency for the Earl car here week ago, and already 1 am strong for Birmingham. I am impressed with the magnitude of the Alabama State Fair. It is certainly a credit to Birmingham and all Alabama. It was quite compliment to my car to have it chosen as the official of Glenn Messer who does scalp-tinging stunts under the auspices of the Aero Club of America"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
AMERICA IS NOT LOOKING
 FOR ANOTHER WAR

In his reply to message received from Bishop Cannon, urging the American govern ment to intervene in the Near East controversy. using the army and navy if necessary, Secre- tary Hughes makes it clear that the American government will do nothing of the sort.
 As MT. Hughes states in his communication, the American authorities have done what they could to show the sentiments of the Amer can people, to discountenance facts of cruelty and oppression and to assist refugees. A false step at this time would lead to the gray est consequences, and it is fortunate that we have such prudent and capable person as Admiral Bristol at Constantinople to look after American interests.
 In this particular instance, much may be said for hands-off policy so far as any military or naval demonstration is concerned. The trouble in the Near East is the result of cen turies of wrangling and intrigue among the nations of Europe and the Near East. What ever right or justice there is on either side is obscured in maze of politics and international jealousies.
 Great Britain and France are largely to blame for the Near Eastern crisis. It would be act of supreme stupidity for the United States to become involved in a quarrel which may never be settled permanently, unless the League of Nations becomes some day what its ardent supporters hope it will be, an or ganization powerful enough to maintain peace in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
LETTERS TO EDITOR
CONSIDERATION OF BISHOP coADJUToR

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 My attention has been called to news item which recently appeared in The Age Herald under Montgomery date line, and which stated that the bishop coadjutor-elect of Alabama was to be consecrated in St. Andrews church, Birmingham Although St. Andrews would esteem it great honor to have It's edifice used for the purpose of the Rev. Me- Dowell's consecration, I understand that the ceremony is to be hold at the Church of the Advent I shall appreciate it if you will pub fish this note by way of correction. Very truly yours, JOSEPH I. WAKE,
 Rector of St. Andrews Episcopal Church
 Birmingham, September 30, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 Penness folks are bunko proof.
 bad man is far less dangerous than a cunning one.
 Part of the fabulous salaries some actors get is real money.
 Don't be so miserly that you are afraid to laugh at your own expense.
 The world has more respect for a man who yells than for one who whines.
 mileage book is so interesting that the traveller is always sorroy when he reaches the last page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
WHERE JOHN L. PAWNED HIS BELT

-
 Raymond G. Carroll, in the Philadelphia Public
 Ledger
 We went into the pawnshop of the Forty-sec- ond street Simpsons to ask about John L. Sui- livan's diamond championship belt, which he 'rhocked" there May "A, 1901. He put it in for $1,S00 "Has this heavyweight belt ever been taken out" was asked of Christopher Richard son, manager for the aged Thomas Simpson.
 s'Now that you know about it,' he replied 'I may as well tell you that it was redeemed April 29, 1904 We had it here, down in our safe, for three years"
 Being city of quick opportunities as we'll as a city of diversity, New York pawnshops are rare spots for the study of human character young woman came in and planked small diamond ring on the highly polished rosewood topped counter and demanded $35 in hurry 'You must hurry" she pleaded, 'for have an appointment with my hardresser and need the money to pay for permanent wave"
 The queerest case of sentiment was the pawning some years ago of three $100 bills by an elderly woman in black. When told she could get no more than $250, she was satisfied, seeming to know that the money given her had to be borrowed, and it's share of the overhead added in.
 q would not spend the bills, because they were issued by the government to bank of which my dead husband was president" she explained and pointing at the name on one of the bills, added: 'That was his name"
 She did not redeem the bills at the end of the year and they went into circulation to meet the $54 interest due, the net loss on the pawn shop books being $4.
 A $20 gold piece pawns for $l5, and many are pawned, being keep-pieces with some sen timental value to their owners. The interest on $15 fora year is $4.50.
 Recently a pearl necklace worth s1,oo0,000 was offered through the New York loan office and finally found home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
EMPTY SOUND

Some people judge citizen
 By the loudness of his bray; They think because he makes noise He something has to say. There never was worse mistake And yet you can't deny The world is filled with bags of wind Whose reputation's high. Their views are printed in the press, They crowd the rostrums, too; It really is amazing what
 A tireless tongue will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
SOUTH CONTINUES BIG BUILDING RECORD

The south continues it's remarkable building record. New months records are reported from several southern cities Atlanta is the Sep tembsr leader with structural projects under vay that involve more than s2,O00 ,000. Mem- ghis is second with approximately s1,50O,0Oo
 and Louisville follows with more than s1 ooo,- 900. Birmingham's record has been a satis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
APPRECIATE NEW SHADES

"We are certainly glad to get our new office shades, given us by the board of revenue,' said Jim Williams, of the court of misdemeanors. "The shades are such protection to the eyes and especially corner office where the sun pours through. Of course, it's hard to be en- tirey satisfied so we are going to ask for ln- oeum for the floors. However, if this request is not granted, we still remain grateful for the shades given ush
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04

Could British condescension go further? Gen. eral Harrison, British commander-in-chief in the Near East, has agreed to confer at Mudania with Turk of lesser rank.
 x x If the ancestor of the modern oyster weighed several hundred pounds the job of opening oys- ters 25,O00,000 years ago must have required both strength and skill.
 <
 Willie Hoppe wants to regain his billiard title. Once champion, it's hard to step down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
MOST UNNEIGHBoRLY

'T never hear you say anything about the Twobbles next door,
 "They are the most exasperating people I've ever known" said Mrs. Calder.
 "How so?'
 "Time and again I've opened up my heart to them, but they never tell me thing about themselves.p PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
HOME LIFE

Henry said Mrs. Jibway, in plaintive tones, "do you still love mel"
 'Uh-huh9 said Mr. Jibway, who was ab- sorbed in the sport page.
 If were to die, would you be sorry?" "Uhhuh."
 "You don't even know what I'm talking aboutf'
 "WeIl, for heavens sake, whatever it is you are talking about, go and buy itr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
A EuTILE GESTURE

The fair maid sank three times or more What perils turk upon the deep!- And then she sadly swan to shore,
 The handsome lifeguard was asleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
EXTRA HAZARDOUS

''Is it true that some of our college boys are initiating English manners7"
 q don't know about that, but venture to say that freshman who stroled out wearing a monocle would take his life in his hands,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
coNTRARIES

I love the spacious, outdoor life And would gypsy be; Perchance that's why a city flat Is what fate wished on me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
"Mv husband is a brute." :"
VERY EXCLUSIVE

"You can judge of the prices charged in specially shop nowadays by the size of the win dow display"
 Quite so."
 The smaller the display, the higher the prices"
 '"This jeweler here has single pearl in his window. I don't suppose he'd consider a sale of less than $100."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
CRUEL AND INHUMAN
ANOII 1A4f mt YOU to get me a divorce. !"

T want you 10 get me uIVOIce' "On what grounds, madam?" replied the lawyer.
 My husband is a brute." "Can we prove that in court?' 'He makes me try his home-brew first" "Our case is as good as won."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04

Her the display, the higher the
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23
Continued Next Week.
DISCUSSION OF STATE INCOME
TAN < TAN FREE SECURITIES

In the address Of c. 7. Link, of the
state tax commission here recently,
he brot out the fact that the expense
of the civil war was paid, only %
per cent Of il by direct taxes, such as
income tax and the like, while IS per
cent was paid by indirect taxes such
as the tariff. of the world war the
reverse is true. Under present tax
plans IS per cent will be paid by di
rect taxes, while only 25 per cent will
be indirect. 1t was ~emarked up
on as distinct improvement in
tax methods.
Nr. Link is quite an ardent ad-
vocate of state income tax, as new
method of raising money. While il
would undoubtedly be 4 source Of ad-
ditional revenue, and while the bulk
Of the people prefer TO see the rich
man soaked rather than themselves,
News Champion believes state in
come tax, whatever its possibilities
for revenue might be, is undesirable.
In the first place, il is question
whether the cure for heavy taxation
Is really additional sources of revenue.
That may be all right from the stand
point of the tax expert, but would il
not be very much better TO reduce ex-
penses rs the first and foremost
remedy?
In the second place, state income
tax would have a very decidedly diff
ferent effect from national income
tax. 1t was difficult to secure that,
in fact took twenty years of agitation
and constitutional amendment, but
We got il, and the wealth of the nation
is now paying somewhere near its
proportion of taxes by that method.
The very rich men kick, but few leave
the country or eNpatriate themselves
TO avoid it Having a state income
tax would probably induce a large
part of the needed capital for develop
ment of mines, factories, irrigation
enterprises, railroads and the like to
leave this state and abide elsewhere.
That is, it appears to us that would
be the natural and inevitable tendency.
An older, better developed state like
New York or Pennsylvania, might
make it work, but not yet undevelop-