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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

ever, and was placed in City Hall park but it department of anthropology of the American Museum of Natural History to strike the worst blow of al Asked by the New York World to give his opinion of bust portrait of "Civic Virtue as an anthropologist, Director Wis sler says:
 Certainly this is the face of . lA-year-od boy.
 should that the sculptor hunted around
 until he found the most beautiful fat boy in town
 Then he put his chubby face the body of
 village blacksmith It's not the face of old
 enough to He's little than n cherub--
 like the the old masters used to paint in
 holy pictures.
 swedel He may be. But should gay he Is Anglo-Saxon. No. there Is nothing Irish in the face. He seems to come from old American stock
 the old Nordc Here is q statue of a South European type. exceptionally well developed boy
 of 20 who born in America See what striplng he Is in comparison with Civic Virtue, and yet his face has play of expression In 1t and the evidence of character development No. that
 beautiful fat boys face doesn't belong the gigantic body should argue that Civic Virtue
 he stands would not be mentally competent to
 vote alive
 Most of us have seen pictures of "Civic Virtue in the newspapers and know what the young man looks like. Another inspection of the "fat boys" face convinces us that there is some truth in Dr. Wissler's charges. What he says about the husky lad, with the face of q child and blacksmith's body, is not compli- mentary to the fireman-or was it a police man?--who served as MacMonnies' model. For that matter, it is not comforting to the artist soul of the sculptor, but certainly "Civic Virtue" reveals none of those qualities, except brute strength, that we would expect of . crusader. As for the sirens, they are probably vamps and don't matter
 With all due respect to the sculptor, if we had large amount of money and were look ing around for something neat to put on the lawn, we would not invest in anything that looked like "Civic Virtue.' A copy of the armless lady would suit us better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

The man of merit loves the horse of merit.
 To the Kentucky Derby journeyed the clergy, the statesman the man of affairs, the manufacturer and every man in America to the manor born, who could afford, who loves speed, endurance, staying qualities and the long distance race and show the home coming qualities. It is like unto the Shieks horse in the desert or the steed of the army officer on the plains when the Sioux and Commanches were seeking to surround him in the seventies.
 
 Generals who served with distinction in the Worlds War owe their lives and services 10 the horse, to the speed and endurance of the horse, so why should we not honor the noble animal and to Kentucky to witness the test of the breeding of the animal for speed and endurance? Men of means and aristo- cratic ambitions have bred and reared the horse for the Kentucky Derby, because it is supposed to mean that the owner and the animal must both be of red blood and sporting proclivities.
 The blue blooded world was here today, not to win profit but to look upon the horse race of the world and to experience the thrill of great race.
 Norwich. the winner, proved himself superhorse of both speed and intelligence. He took the lead at the start, passed the grand stand at the first quarter in the lead and kept it throughout, running like a perfect machine. Norwich won by less than length, but was full of speed at the finish.
 A great race it was; we'll worth the seeing. Birmingham was represented by full dele-< gation, so many that it would take almost a full column to print their names.
 Ael62zuea>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
LAUDs PAGEANT PERFORMERS

Generally one goes to an amateur perform ance with feeling that at all times it will be boresome and unnteresting throughout, that is unless the patron knows everyone in the cast and is amused to see them act on the stage" said Mrs. Chloe Mccarthy. But the performance of Princess Fragoletta' at the Jefferson Friday night by the students of the South Highland school was an exception to all amateur rules.
 "The 25s children taking part in the fairy play acted with the grace and charm of profess sionals and the entire performance was one of the most interesting and entertaining that have seen in some time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
l NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT THE WORLDS
 MOST ARISTOCRATIC RAGING EVENT

1T OUISV1LLE, KY, May 13.-(Special.l II The Kentucky Derby has become the G@ aristocratic racing event of the world
 Before the worlds war, 1t the British Derby with the King and Court in attendance. All Europe attended it and the King enter tained thereafter at dinner at Buckingham Palace in honor of the owner of the winning horse. Only once did he fail. That was when Richard Crokers horse, Orby, won. The World War destroyed the breeding of race horses in England.
 America came to the front and the Ken lucky Derby at Churchill Downs has become the real event in the horse world
 Next to man, the horse, in the animal king dom, ranks first.
 Every good man loves good horse. Why? Because the horse is more highly bred for in- telgence, speed, endurance and bravery than any other of the animal kingdom.
 We all know of the horse of Gen. Robert
 
 Sheridan's ride We know of the Shiek's horse of Arabia and the little horse that our little boy rides.
 We know of the first horse of our days of young manhood when he took the rail fence in the fox hunt and brought us in for the brush. Some of us know how proud we were of that the best fox hounds of the country. We well know how we affectionately patted the neck of the brown boy. who bore us over field and fence to the finish. We can remember the lump of sugar we extracted from the pocket and upon the palm of the hand offered to the yet trembling lips of the good horse friend who had brought us to the finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
ENCOURAGES AERO DEVELOPMENT

9I am thoroughly behind the movement for making Birmingham a center of commercial aero service in the south," said D. E. McLendon, city commission president. "I am going to exercise my best judgment in choosing board to direct the plans and hope that theyFwil he at work shortly.
 "The address of Rear Admiral Fullan was a revelation to me of the possibilities of aero planes in times of peace and in war. l see quite clearly it's importance and indorse the move heartily My hops is that we will get things started here in Birmingham right away and get in on the ground floor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
LETTERS TO EDITOR
FOR THE BOND ISSUE
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

TO tne Eultof or The Age-HeraId:
 My attention has been called to the fact that, through an error in the construction of a sentence, one of your reporters misquoted to my attitude on the bond issue. wish to state that I shall vote for it. Having been connected with the schools last year and knowing conditions as I do, I shall use my best efforts to secure the passage of the bonds
 The two men speaking against the bond is- admitted to me just week ago that they have not visited the schools in years. Very truly yours,
 (MrsO MYRTELLE WHITNEY SMELL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

encouragement for people in moderate circuni- stances to own homes. A modest little home that costs $5,o0o would be assessed $3.oo0 at the least figure At $3.50 tax rate on every $100 would be $105 year for tax. Add Chat to the per cent interest he could get for his s5,oo0. and you get s505 year, which is equivalent to him paying $4S.75 month Then add SEA year for fire insurance and you have $45.75 month, without any repairs. am for more economy in Thigh places.
 MRS. GEO. D. GARRARD.
 Birmingham, May g, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
WOOD ALCOHOL

From the Youngstown Telegram.
 Intoxication from wood alcohol is similar to the effects of pure bonded liquor--at first.
 It intoxicates slowly and is remarkable for the duration of the hangover" as under takers will testify.
 A teaspoonful of wood alcohol is sufficient to cause blindness, beginning with double
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
Icg HIGH, sMYER COMPLAINS

"It costs good deal to preserve perishables throughout the summer days when you have to pay 40 cents 2 hundred pounds for ice and keep . 2,5o0-pound capacity refrigerator full practically all the season." declared R. B. Smyer, postmater at the local postoffice, who expressed desire for the return of tho "good old days when ice could be had as low as 20 cents hundred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
CONSTRUCTIVE. SAYS BEDDow

"In my opinion the Junior Chamber of Com nerce is doing a wonderful amount of con- structive work for the city of Birmingham" :" declared c. P. Beddow, local attorney, who recalled many of the progressive campaigns and accomplishments of that body, among which is the arrangement at big expenditure for the public debate on the $7,ooo,0oo bond issue at the Jefferson theatre last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

vision, falling of the body's temperature, loss convulsion.
 A drink of wood alcohol causes blindneas 90 times out of 100, and actually means cer- tain death. though sometimes the patient fingers for as long year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 Rainbow chasers at least get . run for their money.
 The straight and narrow path is often ds- serted after dark.
 There Is no grace to benefit that sticks to the fingers.
 Farming is lot of fun-unless you have to do 1t for living.
 On the sea of matrimony many man is satisfied to miss the boat.
 Some compliments insist most strongly on being judge and jury besides.
 If man expects to amount to anything he must do it in spite of bad luck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
J. PLUvIUS lNTERFERES

.Rain seriously interfered with laying the corner stone of the new Wylam school build- ing" said Commissioner Mary Echos. "A real inspiring crowd was in attendance and everything on the program was being carried out in splendid fashion when all of a sudden the wind and rain halted the ceremonies.
 Interruptions like these are always very disheartening, but we carried the program out at all hazards. During the morning we were complimenting ourselves on the weather but that evening we took consolation in the say ing: There's many slip between the cup and the lp'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
TIME HEALS MANY WOUNDS

"Time is a great pacifier," said Judge B. M. Allen Opponents of the Ford bid for Muscle Shoals seem to recognize this fact because they are evidently trying to wear out the over whelmng sentiment in favor of the Detroiter. They have all kinds of schemes to offer to detract attention from him. found in my experience at the bar that time heals many wounds, but don't believe that the feeling for Ford can be worn out, although it may be oyerridden."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
THE MARCH OF PROGRESS

THE MARCH OF PROGRESS "Have you any gambling hells about here?" asked the visitor.
 Any what?" asked the westerner. "Any gambling hells?'
 Brother, haven't seen one in 20 years believe . sawdust evangelist did gay our country club was something of that sort, but he couldn't prove it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
A DESPERATE RUsE

'well, did you collect that bill from the Scatterbys?"
 "No, sir," said tho new collector. "I saw . piece of crepe on their door and didn't want to intrude on their grief"
 ''You go right back there and get the money. Those people hang . piece of crepe on their door on the first of every month."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
SUSPENSE WAS TERRIFIC
2M)3,ueA

"That was high note the prima donna reached"
 Don't I know it?" replied the citizen who was attending his first performance of grand opera. T was half out of my seat when she reached it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
,ed grave consequences and exposed France

ened grave consequences and exposed France to severe criticism.
 Jusserand probably did not misinterpret tho views of the American people. In fact, 1t does not seem quite fair to hold him responsi- be for something which clearly emanated from the French government itself. No matter what Jusserand might have said to the French dele gates, France would not have agreed to reduce her army. That was question France had already made up her mind not to discuss at Washington. As for the American people they sympathized with France then and still do. They don't care particularly if France has an army of 1,OOo,ooo men or 2,oo0,o0o. It was naval reduction we were chiefly interested in.
 Events since the conference have shown that France correctly interpreted conditions in Eu- rope. It would have been foolhardy to cut down her land forces to the minimum when the air was filled with rumors of another war, situation which the conference at Genoa has not improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
QUIET MINDS
By Robert Louis Stevenson.

By Robert Louis Stevenson.
 Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or fright ened, but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace like . clock during a thunderstorm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
VOTERS KEEP ON MOVE

Keeping correct list of the names of qualified voters is mean job,' said Harry Andrews, clerk of the jury commission. "We have to keep a record Of those who are qual- fled for jury service or else half of those drawn cannot be found because of change of address, death or other causes.
 "We have found that job particularly hard in the mining towns, like Johns, Bessie and Brookweod. Due to slack conditions in the mining industry many miners have moved. Their names must be checked off our list and those who have become of age, or otherwise qualified, must be added. Publishers of tele- phone books and directories are not the only people who find that people just won't stay put This shift in population goes on forever" !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
QUEEN sABE7
ouISv1LLE. KY, May 1s.--(special.l
 The Kentucky Derby has become the . .r;stocrs+;c r.c;no even+ of the world

 Somebody's grandmother is crossing the street, In modish attire, from her head to her feet. Her hair may be bobbed and her skirts may be short, But she's in position, methinks, to retort, When reformers inveigh in their speeches and books, That woman's exactly as old as she looks ADVICE TO BARDs Soon
 June Will burst on our view; Fair,
 Rare,
 Month of roses, too Sing
 Spring
 Lyric tribute pay; Trill
 Still
 Of the lovely May. Yet,
 Let
 Each Tyre be in tune To
 Do
 Honors fitting June!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
A GREAT RELIEF

A ONEAI NELIEF "Pa?" Well, son?"
 "What does it mean when member of Con- gress asks leave to extend his remarks in the Record?"
 Tt usually means, my son, great rejoicing among his colleagues because they don't have to listen to any more of his speech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
Lord, we know what we are, but know not what
 we may bel Hamlet.
A MORNING PRAYER

Give me love, 0 Lord, to believe the best of men, and faith to see the good that lives in them, and through that faith and love the world will come to see the best in me. Amen.-M. s. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
A Low.B1owED CONSTITUENCY

A LoW-BRoWED CONSTITUENCY T see you have introduced comic strip in the Chiggersville Clarion.'
 Yes said the editor. "I'm thinking of running it on my editorial page" Wouldn't it be out of place there?" Maybe it would, but I've got to do some- thing to remind my readers that there is such a department in the Clasion."
 PROFESSIONAL PRIDE "Your honor," said the counterfeiter, after sentence had been passed, q have just one re- quest to make"
 "Well7"
 Let me keep one of those $20 bills as . souvenir. It's the best work have ever done."
 EASY LIVES KINGS LEAD "what are my engagements for todayf" "Your majesty, you are scheduled to confer tho order of the Golden Lemon on the pre- nier of Choko-SluUa and grant an audience of 15 minutes to the Rajah of Slambang. In the afternoon 1t is announced that you will show yourself at the race course" "Any other affairs of state to como up7" 'The heavyweight champion desires the pleasure of your acquaintance, but tho intro- duction can be arranged later." Admit the premier. I have busy day before me-
 PAUL COOK.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

trolled this season, IN connection with
the other duties Of his police.
This corporation can best manifest
itself II the farmers will communicate
oil depredations. such az thieving. from
fields, orchards and chicken houses, i'm.
mediately where crime Is committed"
says Colonel Schwarzkopf. Particular
attention IL invited to the fact Il 10
exceedingly dihicult to obtain convic.
tion on these charges except when
actual preparation Of the crime is wit.
messed. There is di6lculty in identify.
ing blossoms. farm products. chickens,
etc., and for this reason. II the offender
has left the premises with his loot, con.
victi0n 10 problema ticAl.
''1n view Of the foregoing, It is re-
quested that each farmer witnessing any
violation Of the Law will either hold the
offender In his custody until the State
police have been called or will obtain
such Identification, then notify the au.
thorities."
Thousands Of dollars worth Of fruit
and produce have been stolen in recent
years, particularly at night. and very
little OF that has been recovered. In
some instances farmers have placed
night watcbmen In peach orchards ant,
an occasional offender has been brought
before the courts. Farmers going to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

Gets on cycle and takes down license
number with great good will.
Man highly insulted.
Speaks fcelingly Of persecution.
SUBTITLE-TH1S Is AN OUT.
RAGE.
SCENE--Gives name and address
with sinking heart but defiant front.
Upbraids cop bitterly.
Doesn't wOrk--beEins to plead.
Doesn't wofk--begins to bluster.
Doesn't work.
Pockets slip and drives on slowly.
Carefully.
Talking to himself.
sUBTITLE-1'HIs Is AN OUT
RAGE,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

market have Lost parts Of loads u
fine at the ferries.
Farmers are elated over this new
move. They Say they will do their
utmost to aid the police.
The State police are now searching
for q man who has been victimiSing
farmers BY soliciting stock for a large
refriserating company in Atlantic City
from which thirty hotels have agreed to
take produce. Ten dollars a share for
stock was asked. but II was offered as
low ~ $3.50 in some cases. He is de-
clared a fraud, although he has. II Is
said, collected considerable money.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
~ -. Of Man Speeding
lNOOln8 lCtuIe With Guilty Conscience
BY j. p. McEUoy
SCENE-Man sees long stretch Of
onen boulevard ahead,

SCENE-Man sees long stretch OF
open boulevard ahead.
Steps on gas.
Looks back.
Steps on her some more.
Sees crossing ahead.
Knows he should slow up.
Doesn't. ...,
Looks fearfully 10 both sides as he
tears through.
Looks back. ,
Steps on her.
Hears chug .chug coming up be.
hind.
Heart jumps into mouth.
Knees cave together.
Chug. .chug drawing. closer.
Man slows down and tries to look
unconcerned.
IT'S A MOTORCYCLE.
Chug .chug goes by.
It wasn't q cop.
Knees. heart and conscience back to
normal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
stBTTTLE-EAsY COME, EASY

SUBT1TLE-EAS1 COME, EASY
GO.
sCENE--Steps on her hard.
Car tries to pass.
Steps on her harder.
Whizzes through another crossing.
Thinks he catches glimpse OF motor.
cycle parked in side street.
Probably not. Keeps going.
Hears Ominous chus.u .chug.
Looks back quickly.
Sees motorcycle on his trail.
Tonsils twitch nervously.
Adenoids curl up with fear.
Heart turns over three times and
comes up for air.
Motorcycle draws up alongside.
Man looks straight ahead.
Tries to appear nonchalant.
Cop halls him.
Man sazes at cop with feisned sur
prise.
Cop motions him to curb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
/, l,STATEP0L|CE
. TO GUARD CROPS
r.,r,srs Notified That Orchards
and Farms viii 30 Protected
An Summer
co.opeRA1IoN IS ASKED

woobbury. N. j.. April 0-Farmers
"a fruit growers Of this section are to
:" a EVEN police protection against crop
..,.v., That information comes to
w",m Agent Cooley and he is broad.
..,n, the information. Colonel
s".hvsrzkopf. Of the State Police De-
..,ment. will have all sections pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
CAPT. HARRY MILLS ARRIVES
Cousin Of. viseount Lasesliss Dem
onstrates Strenath 20 Shin Docks

Now York, April @.--C,aptain Harry
Christian George Mills, cousin of Wis.
count Lascelles, and banker, hunter,
soldier and strong man, arrived on the
Olympic yesterday. His great height.
six feet seven and one half inches, and
his powerful physique attracted four
ship news reporters, to whom he dem.
onstrated his strength by lifting them
on his arms clear Of the deck, -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
Four Postmasters Named

Washington. April 2O.--Nomination'
for postmasterships in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey, sent to the Senate
yesterday by President Harding, in.
cluded the following:
Pennsylvania -williams r. Parsons,
Hazelhurst. and Ralph l.. Snyder,
New Tripoli.
New Jersey--Elizabeth Transue,
Dlaware.. and Peter A. Greiner, Jr.,
Woodbridge.
Evening star., 1922-09-10
MOTORS and MOTORING - -

extent that an addition to the eauip-
ment has become necessary How
ever. instead of going back to the
the road purchased a trailer chassis
from the Four Wheel Drive Auto
Company and have built body for
1t. BY changing their seating ar
rangements in the motor car. the
two-car train now seats fifty-two pas
sengers: IL also has a baggage and
mail compartment and toilet.
Operation Cost Little More.
1t is believed that the additional car
the running time between Algiers and
tion increase the cost noticeably.
In operating their motor equipment
the New Orleans and Lower Coast
railroad has adopted the policy of
having a man spend a short time each
night going over the equipment after
IL has been placed in the shed and
seeing that everything is in ship
shape. This plan not only insures
safety to passengers and eliminates
delays through breakages during the
run. but IL adds to the life of the
equipment.
Although operating conditions vary
on different railroad lines, such facts
and figures as given above are fas'
convincing railroad operators thai
railway motor equipment has an i'm.
portant place in the success and prof
liable operation of the country's rail.
roads.
Evening star., 1922-09-10
AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC
INCREASES TO CANADA
Six Hundred Per Cent Jump Re-
corded in Tourist Travel
During the Year.

Returns compiled by the Canadian
department of customs indicate a 600
per cent increase of motor traffic into
Canada. Automobiles entering Canada
for touring purposes during the last
calendar year totaled 617.2S5. compared
with $4,000 for the previous calendar
year.
OF the total number of cars regis
tered in the last calendar year 615.-
014 remained in the dominion for less
than one month and 2.21l for more
than one. but less than six months. The
parks branch of the department Of the
interior has calculated that this motor
trafT1c represents an expenditure in
Canada Of more than $10S. 900, 900. and
II Is estimated by the same authority
that on a basis OF per cent i'm
proved roads are worth over two billion
dollars without taking into account the
service they render Canadians them
selves"
The parks branch estimate Of ex-
pendltures in Canada by motor tourists
is based on stay of seven days for
the larger number Of cars and thirty
days for the smaller number, while the
daily expenditures for the former is
put at $25 and $40 for the latter.
The registrations in the different
provinces were as follows Nova
Scotia, 223: Prince Edward Island. %:
New Brunswick. l,s2s: Quebec, 1924;
Ontario 53T,2S3: Manitoba. 3.0s0;
Saskatchewan, 427: Alberta. 1868: Brit
ish Columbia. 2J95I