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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
One Advantage
(Memphis Commercial-Appeal)

(Memphis Commercial-AppeaD
The only advantage some of the
present day literary efforts have
over the old dime novel is that the
book dealer receives about $1.90
more than he did for the old yell
low back.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
IT'S A GREAT PASTIME
(Baltimore Si,pN

The delightful thing about a
republican form of government is
the privilege of making laws 20
nag at ones betters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
The Master and the Slave

putting.
The Master and the Slave
He was banker fat with golden power
Controlling heaps and piles of
cleaning jack,
And yet he toiled and suffered by the
hour,
Nor dared talk back.
He whom thousand clerks were wont
to serve
Toiled on beneath his masters scorn-
full eye,
Obeyed his masters whims, nor had
had the nerve
To reason why.
Browbeaten slave, obedient and dumb,
He toiled and suffered painfully and
slow
The while he took a driving lesson
from
His golfing pro.
Driven from home by the approach
of winter, the golf professionals have
no place to go but South. It's hard
life, mates!
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY
Men must be ruled, but always, it ap-
pears,
The rulers bring disaster soon or
late;
Look back upon the wreckage of the
years
Where thrones are scattered-little
ones, and great!
From Babylon to Russia needless pride
Ands fatted pomp have led to gore
and CRIME;
Rome rotted at the top before she
died,
The Bourbons wallowed royalty in
the slime.
The barons and the princes and the
kings
Cry Treason" when the toilers,
burdened long,
Forget that golden crowns are sacred
things,
Or doubt that they who rule can do
no wrong.
Where monarchs once held court the
dust is deep,
Democracies have crumbled and
gone down;
Whenever power is dear and life is
cheap
The gods of destiny begin to frown.
Doges, oligarchs and regents rise
To guard what royal weaklings have
betrayed,
And IN their turn, at length, become
unwise,
BY love Of loot or lust of glory
swayed;
They cease to hear the groans of those
who sweat
When justice fails and folly has sur
vived;
Pleased by the praise of flatterers.
they forget
The source from which their splen-
dor is derived.
SO nations are misgoverned, so they
pass,
The people always cursed, when,
desperate,
They light the torch, mass tramnliny
over class
| The rulers Knocked. and all mada
desolate!
Men must be governed; order must
prevail,
But empires fall, and all their glory
dies,
When those who govern, fat and faith
less, fail
TO listen well or watch with open
eyes. IS. E. Kiser.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

Chicago News)
There have been presidents of
this great nation who officiated
with the muffler cut out and the
siren going all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
consider the propriety of imprisoning
versifiers who disturb the public peace.

The football season resulted in the
death of eleven players, and is de-
clared to have been the most success
full in the history of the game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
Overdone.

1T may be true that people get the
KIND OF government they deserve, but
isn't 1t also true that they generally
get too much of it?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

If turn about is fair play, Governor
Pinchot, after pardoning convict be-
cause he wrote good poetry, might
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
Solved One Problem
ATLANTA Constitution

N<AtitIIttt NOEISIII UIIUIIJ
One good thing about old King
Tut-he tried to hide his gold so
his family wouldn't have to go to
law about it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
WHY IGNORANCE is BLISS

est. Louis Globe Democracy
We grow wiser as we grow old
err. and there is no mistake tina. Il
sort of takes the pep out Of things.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
An Unsatisfactory Sv.t.

The trouble with too many men is
that they want to be doing the foolish
things for the whole family.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
DON'T BELIEVE ALL YOU HEAR

0Cphso news In Benton, Ark,
Courier)
No. We amt had no fiddling,
fussing and fighting around here,
we amt that kind of folks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

There'll be ten thousand words
spoken in congress about the presi-
dents message to every word in it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

Speaking of the depreciation in Ger
many, her new chancellor's name is
Marx.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
TAXES
New York Worldl

(NeW YORK Orld)
About an hour after we meek
will be around for the Inheritance
inherit the earth. the collector
tax.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

even with the reichstag in session.
There is, therefore, the chance that he
may do better. All the world hopes so.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
A Helpful Gam.

In addition to getting men out into
the fresh air and enabling them to get
much-needed exercise, golf helps to
stop lot of arguing over religion and
politics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

The city commissioners have so
many little things to do that they
don't get time to attend to business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

Equestrian boxing has little fol-
lowing in these parts, although there
is general approval when a champion
is knocked off his high horse.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
T T|ba7Sss5,sSaj.see,.:0.RCER
- Is g. e: ArPER.

The downtown lights are dim so
that victims of assault can't see what
hit them.
They are talking of free legal adj
vice for working people. The best
legal advice is Don't"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

Coolers in U. S. Number $780,
000."
Each of whom mas his own style of
putting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, post office
as second-class matter under act of Con-
gress. March 6. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

At the poultry show you will dis
cover that, whereas fine feathers do
not make fine birds, no fine birds are
without fine feathers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

boxing On Horseback Popular in
Germany"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

I. THOMPSON. PRESIDENT
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-17

Developed in long
and medium coats, of
velour, tricotine, Poiret
Twill and serge. All
silk lined, some are fur
trimmed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-17
House Cleaning
Time Is Here

and if there is anything you
need and haven't, you'll be able
to find it right here at Joske.s.
From dust cloths to a Hoover
Vacuum Sweeper. Better buy
now, while you can get things
at Jubilee savings.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-17
CANDIES

Extra, one pound box of as.
sorted chocolates, Csc.
Peanut brittle, pound, 22e.
Halloween favors, 10c each.
Chocolate covered chips, acc.
Tutti fruitti sundae, pound,
Toe.
Joske's Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-17

you will find most convenient,
you can buy stamps, money
orders, register letters and
mail packages, letters, etc.
There is-no need of your 60
ing to the postoffice, come
to Joske's.
Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-17

Attractive switches 20 inches
wide, in all shades except white
and grey. With these stitches
you can fix your hair in the
newest way.
Joske's Second Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-17

Boys Two-Pants
SuitS-Extra $9.S5
Mothers, here is Just the
suit your boy needs for
school and every day wear.
These suits are made of all
wool, in smart belted Norfolk
style. Every suit has two
pair of pants. Why, it is
just like having two suits.
Sizes G to IS years.
$1.OO Blouses 79c
Boys blouse of madras and
percale, in center pleat style,
attached collar, pockets, etc.
In pretty patterns, that are
in guaranteed colors.
Little Tots Suits
1855
A new shipment just ar
rived. These suits are in
button-on, MILDLY blouse and
Norfolk styles. All wool, nov
city mixtures.
Joske's Street Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
AMERICANS IN CORFU PALACE OF EX-KAISER
Mansion Now Home For 500 Ar
 menian Boys Under U. s. Care

menlan Boys Under u. ,. Care
 CORFU. Oct. 21.-(By Associated Presa )-From primitive hut to Kaisen's palace Is the fairy story reality of 500 Armenian boys. now en- toying the luxuries of the palatial mansion of the former German em- peror, situated along the coast about five miles from here. The boys are au under American care, being the wards of the Near East Relief and directed by H. R. Murphy of Law rencevEle, Mass.
 The Duxuriant gardens, filled with tropical .growths and dotted with stat ues, give the boys a chance to enjoy an imperial walk. They do not main tain a dignity such as an emperor Is supposed to maintain, but enjoy them selves just the same. Their walking consists mainly in romping and play ing Great affairs of state do not seem to bother them. All seem to be happy.
 "Ah," said one of them to the Asso- ciated Press spondent, we are all happier than the emperor himself.
 The villa was constructed first for the late Empress Elizabeth of Austria la. It is ponderous in its style with laV- ish decoration everywhere. There is a striking statue in the center of the garden called, The Dying Achilles 1t is the best pirce of original sculp- ture in the garden. There is bronze statue of colossal proportions in the very front of the garden overlook ing the sea. It also is Achilles and is supposed to represent the former Kaiser.
 The Creek government has tried to take over the property but as it Is the private property of the forme German emperor, they cannot proceed with their purpose. During the recent Italian occupation of the island, 1t was favorite resort of the Italian officers, who would go there as for a day in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
SHIP PREFE ERMENT POLICY |S SOUGHT
Enforcement Would Assure Adequate American Fleet,
 Says Marine Body

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21-Preferen- tial treatment for American ships in American trade is the policy which the National Merchant Marine asso- citation will seek to have the govern ment follow, according to an an nouncement today by the association governing council, Enforcement of such a policy, the council contended, will assure permanent and ade- quate American trade fleet for com mercial and protective purposes with a consequent expansion of our for eign commerce.
 The council has adopted resolu- tions, the announcement said, set ting forth details of the policy it be- neves should be carried out by the government It declared that bene- fits provided for will accrue not only to shipping and labor but to the American farmers and other pro- ducers, manufacturers, exporters and importers and would end the drain on the American taxpayer caused by government operation of the ships" Oppose Government Operation.
 The association reiterated in it's governing councils action that 1t is opposed to any form of government operation.
 Government operation of the
 
 marine," the announcement added, whether direct or indirect, cannot solve the American shipping problem, which Is to establish permanently, an adequate trade fleet able to compete under private enterprise, with the cheaper built and cheaper operated tonnage of other nations which is carrying two-thirds of our commerce with the -ld."
 Prompt enforcement of Section 21 of the merchant marine act, applying coastwise laws ito insular possessions, was demanded by the council.
 o O O
 Favor Preferential Legislation.
 It further urged early use of the provision for notification of foreign governments Of an intent to modify trade treaties that now stand in the way of a return to preferential du- ties and tonnage taxes" Enactment of legislation applying the principle of preferential duties and tonnage taxes for the encouragement of American shipping as against the vessels of other nations also was fa- vored.
 The council asked that all govern mental supplies be transported in American bottoms and that ocean travel by government officials be re- stricted to home ships when they are available. In addition, the council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22

administration, with political issues so confused few citizens will go to the polls knowing just what they in tend to do and really are voting for.
 Mayor James Rolph, Jr., who is running for collection, has had the job for 12 years, during which time Hetch Hetchy has been one long struggle. Hetch Hetchy is hoped some day to be San Francisco's water supply and power generator. Nearly $45,000, 900 has been spent on Hetch Hetchy with the giant dam in the mountains but recently finished.
 The question before the voters is municipal development of Hetoh Hetchy and municipal distribution de- rived therefrom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22

The major newspapers have split evenly, three for municipal distribu- tion and three against. Mayor Rolph has said he was in favor of munich pal distribution, but the opposition says after 12 years waiting his as- sertion means nothing. James Me Sheehy, in favor of municipal dis tribution of Hetchy power and mu- nicipal control of everything possible, opposes Rolph.
 Whichever man the San Franciscan votes for he probably will think he's voting for the same thing and Tam many politics have little on San Fran cisco, if the political orators are to be believed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
CITY TO BUILD HOUSES

PARIS, Oct. 21.-1n order to solve the housing problem, the city of Paris has gone into the construction busi- ness. Contracts have been let by the city for the erection of four city blocks of moderate priced houses just outside the Qualifications. The build ings will be seven stories high and are to be divided into apartments of two and three rooms each.
 Construction will cost 00.000,0 900 francs, but authorities declare that rents of the new apartments will be cheap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22

worked up for a time over his pet canary, which he had left in New York. A cable stated that the bird was pinfng for fhm. so he sent for 1t, and 1t has just tarrived on the Ma jestic.
 Just before the canary arrived, the leader was in Paris. and was daily rehearsing the band by telephone, a leased line having been rigged up between Paris and the Savoy.
 It might be mentioned, too, that Temple worked up the Papyrus story from a flop to first-page news in all London newspapers. Few here had more than heard of the pro- jected race for champion three-year- olds at BeImonr Park until he took charge of things for c. F. Fitzgerald, Major August Belmont representa- tive-stopping. of course, at the Sa- voy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
LOOKING OUT FOR U. S.
French Cider Makers Preparing To
 Flood America

PARIS, Oct. 21.-French cider manufacturers, convinced that two and ome half per cent alcoholic drinks will soon be permitted in the United States, kare working overtime to pro- vide a vast reserve supply with which to flood America when the lid goes off.
 Secret agents of the international wine committee, the clearing house of French exporters. have just re- turned from the United States with the report that strong beverages probably will never be allowed there, but that light drinks may come back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22

urged a national policy "reserving the transportation of as nearly as practicable one-half of the total number of immigrants admitted to the United States in any fiscal year to vessels registered or enrolled or licensed under the laws of the United States"
 Closer coordination of rail and water transportation facilities was urged in order, the announcement said to aid export commerce from in- terior points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
POETRY GROUNDS FOR DIS0RDERLY CHARGE
Landlady Didn't Like Tenant Who
 Was Radio Fan


 CHICAGO, Oct. Pillow bad must poetry be to become disorderly conduct?
 This question has been partly an- swered following appearance in court of R. H. Higgins, 8 basement flat oc- cupant, against Miss Mary E. Feely, his landlady. Higgins is a radio fan and Miss Feely a self-confessed poetess.
 The other day Higgins put the phone lines in the building out of commission by crossing them with his radio. That evening he found, pinned to his door: "Old King Tut was a wise old bird, Over this mans head his voice Is
 heard. He's So 4'o.9 poor he don't even own a He does own radio. Help us, o
 Lord"
 Next day Higgins was monkeying with his aerial and that night the roof leaked. In the morning he found on his door: There was an English lord Who couldn't ride Ford, So he built himself a radio In the basement"
 My landlady must have written them,' Higgins told Judge Joseph Burke, because everybody knows she's a poet"
 The judge scanned the verses and then issued warrant charging the landlady with disorderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22

BILL SAYS: Nobody will make an alcohol price until we publish 1t. This Is an advance notice to the Scare crows" We are "CRE- ATORS." not "IMITA- TORS"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-23
is LARGEST BARREL VAULT
Structure Built Many Centuries Age
Proves Value of Bitumen Used
to Cement Mortar.

Oh seeps, large and small, occur
throughout Persia and Mesopotamia.
Asphalt played an important part In
the enduring character of the build
ings of the ancient civilization in that
part Of the world. One Of the most re-
markable instances Of the use Of as
phalt or bitumen is the Arch Of Ctesi.
phOn on the River Tigris, about thirty
miles to the south Of Bagdad. This
arch was built by Chosroes, one Of the
Sassanian kings, about the year $50
A. D., and of this famous structure
two wings are still standing. II ia
built of bricks laid in bitumen, anG
the original structure consisted Of
large hall 1853 feet long and SO feet
wide with a vaulted roof 90 feet hi.r'
open at one end and closed at til,
other. The crown of the arch was 8
feet thick, and the wall supporting 1t
% feet across at the base. The open
end of the hall was fianked by two
wing walls, rising to the height Of the
top of the arch and some 20 feet thick
at the base.
The whole is built Of large, fiat,
burnt bricks, some of them bearing a
cuneiform stamp. The Ctesiphon arch
has always remained the largest bar.
rel vault In the world, and furnishes
valuable evidence as to the value Of
bitumen used in cement mortar.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-23
LETTER MAY BE RECALLED
Pest Office Department Regulations
Make Provision for Withdrawal
From the Mails.

Have you ever written a letter,
mailed 1t in corner box or In your
local postoffice and then changed your
mind? asks a Postoffice department
bulletin. Have you ever lain awake
all night wishing you had the letter
back again and thinking that hav-
ing once mailed 1t, there was no chance
of recalling it?
If you have had such an experience
don't let 1t worry you in the future,
for under the postal laws and regula-
lions 1t is comparatively easy matter
for you to get the letter back into your
own hands.
All you have to do Is to 60 to your
local postmaster and explain to him
that you want to withdraw your letter
from the mails. The postmaster must
comply with your request, providing
you can furnish proofs that you are
the sender of the missive. These
proofs consist Of giving an accurate
description Of the letter you wish to
get back as we'll as presenting to the
postmaster a sample of your hand
writing, which must be Identical with
that on the original letter.
The rules of the Postoffice depart
ment also permit postmasters to tele-
graph to the railway mail clerk and
get him to take recalled letter out
Of mail pouch after it has left the
city on the way to its destination. This
measure to secure the return Of let
ter is only taken, however, in extreme
emergencies.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-23
DOG TAUGHT TO STEAL SHEEP
Intelligent Collie Made His Master
Rich Until the Trick Was Dis
covered and Stopped.

At one time sheep stealing was q
capital offense in England, and many
men were hanged for it. The records
show that the most successful Of these
rogues owed their prosperity to the
faithful dogs which they had trained
for the purpose. In enc case a motor
ious criminal practiced sheep stealing
on a large scale. Whenever charged
with the offense, he was able to provs
ON alibi.
Here is the explanation. When sheep
were for sale he would view them as
a prospective purchaser, taking his dog
with him. The dog carefully noted
the individual sheep handled by his
master. Man and dog would then de-
part. Later in the day, or during the
night, the dog was sent back to the
flock. In an incredibly short time the
collie sorted out the selected sheep
from ten to twenty out Of a flock
numbering hundreds-and drove them
away to a spot where he knew kis
master would be.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-23
CALL TUESDAY UNLUCKx DAY
Members Of the Greek Church Have
Reasons to Look Upon IL With
Misgivinos.

To most persons Of western tradf
ton Friday Is more or less considered
to be an unlucky day. Many OF them
prefer not to say this straight out,
but they are q bit wary Of starting
any large enterprise on a Friday. The
idea may come from the fact that for
so many people Friday Is held as q
fast day and great interest in purely
secular pursuits should be held some
what in allegiance The old Morse peas
antry give different explanation
ITO begin big thing on Friday
leads to a great temptation 70 break
the Sabbath" is the way one old grand
mother puts 1t.
To most members Of the Greek
church 1t Is not Friday, but Tuesday
that il the most unlucky day. The
reason il clearcut and historical. for
it was on this day that--a Tuesday, In
1853 Constantinople was lost to the
eastern empire and passed under the
control Of the Turka
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-23
Chinese Idea Of Goldfish.

1t is said that there is a universal
belief among the Chinese that the finer
kinds of goldfish are raised from the
eggs Of the silk moth. According to
the belief of the Chinese the silk moth
lays its eggs on a fresh brick or tile,
and this is placed in shallow water and
exposed to the sun. In several days
they hatch out minute larvae and are
fed on pond slime, developing rapidly
into gorgeous goldfish.
Great care has to be used In the
preparation of the water, but the
process mag be aborted by an inter-
vening thunderclap, which sometimes
makes such havoc with the eggs that
they hatch out frogs or scorpions 10
stead Of the much desired goldfish.