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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
AN ARCTIC PosTOFFIcE
(Christian Science Monitor)

Aklavik, the Arctic's newest post office and trading center, on the del- ta of the Mackenzie river, is a Land of the Midnight Sun" 1t is true that steamers have piled on northern waters for more than forty years, and that the railway was built to the edge of the great north ern water system in 1916, but the season just closed is the first one in which connections from Edmon- ton to Aklavik and return could be made with certainty by tourists. And the journey is almost beyond description. Expansive rivers, h. dians, Eskimos. sleigh dogs, bears, deer, gold. oil and panorama of ever-changing aspect with the sun, in the winter months, circling nearer and nearer, until at Aklavik it is above the horizon during the twen- tv-fO1r hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
HONESTY AMONG TELLERS Wall Streat Journal

Foreign banks in South American republics are manned by managers and clerks belonging to the same na- tionality as that of the bank in which they are employed. One inn portant exception to this rule is the teller, who is invariably a native of the country in which the bank func- tions. It has been found that the handling of currency, detection of forgeries and recognition of obso- lete notes are accomplishments diff ficult to acquire by those who have not spent their life in the country. As there are no bonding companies, and as the proportion of business done for cash is exceptionally large, it speaks well for the honesty of these men that cases of absconding tellers in South America are rare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
DWINDLING LUMBER SUPPLY

tPlttsburg Dlspatch)
 The cut of lumber is decreasing i'll all the eastern states; in practi- cally every state west of the great plains it is increasing. The prin- cipal sources of soft wood lumber for the whole nation will soon have shifted to the west coast. This means that the freight cost to the home builder or manufacturer will advance to high level. There has been marked and steady decline in our national output of lumber from 40,000,000,000 board feet in 1906 to 34,000,000,000 feet in 1920, the per capita consumption from 500 board feet in 1906 to about 320 feet in 1920. Lumber, as everyone knows, has been going up as. the source of supply became farther away. No wonder reforestation is getting consideration now as d practical policy where it was once thought fad. It is a matter of dollars and cents in thousands of industries and to all the people in one way or another. Replanting our forest lands, conserving what remain, in order that we may have a supply in the years to come, is a plain matter of business for lumber men and for consumers alike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30

The council would be placed in the posi- tion of trying case with only one side tes- tifying. Matters are still furthey compl- cated by the previous announcement of the Turkish delegation that it would not accept the leagues Jurisdiction. So far as the league is concerned, it looks as if the Mosul dispute will be pigeonholed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
Plant-But Less Cotton
(Gadsden Daily Times-News)

EOdUsUeII DdTTy T IIIItS-IVVWSJ
 Now is the time of the year for farmers to begin to think about planting time. Every spring they make a rush for pea seed just at sowing time. Better buy them now, and at the same time buy plenty of all kinds of seed, except cotton seed. Our advice is not to over- plant cotton this year, as it will mean lower prices next fall. If every farmer in the south would put the same acreage to cotton this year as last the price would be a satisfactory one next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
Bid for Cotton Mills
(JInion Ranne,l

VUHI0n BahnefJ
 The fact of the unrest among eastern cotton manufacturers and Iof their strong intentions to come south should open the eyes of the Clanton Chamber of Commerce. If there is anything Clanton needs most at this time it is some kind of big factory. Let us "strike while the iron is hot" Now is the time for us to act, before someone else gets the lead on us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
SMALL BODY MORE EFFICIENT

The present highway commission, com posed of twelve members, one from each congressional district together with two ex- officio members, is both unweldly and too localized in its individual efforts. The nat ural tendency is for each member to look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
Keep Education From Politics

NS1TA'OVIV
 An effort will be made by some members of the legislature, who do not know any better, to repeal the law whereby county superfntend- ents of education are elected by the county school boards. A more backward step in the cause of edu- cation could hardly be taken, and 1t is to be hoped that there are a sufficient number of legislators who will realize this fact and defeat any such proposal as having the county superintendents elected in the general election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
For Publicity Bills
(Lafayette Sun)

About one dozen publicity bills will be introduced in the Alabama legislature. These bills are ;n line with Governor Brandon's first message to the legislature. This work by the press is in the interest of economy and a better unda standing of all expenditures of ran- lie moneys. The new publicity pills are sponsoded by the Ak.bsme Press association and little or no opposition to their passage is an. ticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
Alabama Press
Concerning Port BIunder
Sheffield Standard)

NtJIICiII0IU IJldIludIUT
 It would be interesting reading for the people of Alabama if some great daily would tell who made the blunder in drawing the port amendment. Wit hall of the legal talent at the command of those in- terested in submitting the amend ment it would seem that the re. sponsible for the error could be placed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
THE GROTESQUE SIDE

If the French and Germans were not III such deadly earnest they might see the gro- tesque side of the Ruhr occupation. There is brisk competition between "The Mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30

If the Gapper bill ever becomes law, giving the federal government the authori- ty to pass upon marriages and divorces, the congressman will have some more favors to do for his constituents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
FAVOR THE MERCHANT MARINE

The DuSlleSS DlGI Oi 4AiI6IlCdJ NHcIl6Is engaged in the production and handling of the yield of the farms or the production and marketing of the output of factories, are showing a growing breadth of view with regard to the clements forming successful trade relations and the facilities for bring ing them about It is encouraging to note the active interest of the Chamber of Com merce of the United States and commercial bodies of the various towns and cities in the development of our merchant marine. They are beginning more and more to line up behind the administration shipping bill, and in support of the policy ot merchant ma rine adequate to meet the demands of American commerce.
 The country is commendably disposing of it's local and rural mind on this subject and sensing it from a national and an interna- tional viewpoint. Americans are beginning to evince keen realization of the close rela- tionship between producing center and for eign market. They are beginning to under stand that merchant vessels are as much an inseparable factor in our marketing system as are the railroads. Our markets are sepa- rated from us by the high seas and there is no way of reaching them with our goods except by ships. It follows that we would enjoy in a merchant marine of our own friendly to our commerce an advantage that nothing else can supply. Ships flying other flags and subject to regulations of other nations in competition for the worlds busi- ness will be used primarily for the benefit of the commerce of these other nations, which have first call on their service and their rates. It is impossible to envision nation rising to an even position with others in foreign commerce when dependent on the ships of competitors. Happily, Americans are developing clear conception of the need and congress is bound to heed this trend of business and public sentiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30

How the railroads into Washington will prosper when the Capper divorce bill goes on the statute books!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
NO POLITICS IN THE SCHOOLS

In letter to The Age-Herald, MT. James applicants for the position of county super intendent of education be required to un- dergo examination by competent state board of examiners. Such requirement. ap- plcable to all superintendents, principals and supervisors would tend to insure the appoint ment of trained educators, and prevent in competents from being placed in charge of county schools. A board composed of three educators of recognized standing and au- thority would have all the necessary quail fcations to pass on applicants and would put the needs of the schools above any other consideration. Men of that type would pre- sumably be free from the atmosphere of politics.
 Alabama cannot, in the light of it's own unfortunate experience in the past, afford to revert to popular election of county sup erintendents, a plan which has been tried and found deplorable failure. Such plan is contrary to the views of progressive edu- cators everywhere, including those of Ala bama, who are unalterably opposed to taking such backward step. Such system would give additional spells to professional poiti- clans Any tendency of that sort should be combated by every citizen of the state who realizes the importance of having men in charge of the schools whose sole object is to advance their welfare, instead of office seekers who are simply attracted by the salary, and neither by temperament nor training are fitted for positions of such re- sponsibility. Alabama really desires to obtain the services of the ablest school men wherever they may be found. An un- biased, non-political board of examiners, prompted by an exalted sense of duty, might be expected to accomplish that object.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30

too much after improvements in his own district without taking into consideration the wider public needs. The business of the highway commission is to subordinate the selfish interests of any section to the com mon good Of the state. Composed of only three members, the highway commission would feel greater responsibility to see the states highway system as a whole and to work for such construction and improve ment as will be of benefit more broadly to the people of the entire state without at the same time negleeting the legal provis- ions for the counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
Riding and Riding By REV. H. C. OFFERMAN

When the worlds end has come, the new life will begin.
 It is up to us to bring the new life, even now.
 Ride on, Ride on, in Majesty"
 The white-capped waters, the break of dawn, the glowing sun shine, all are foretastes of the new world some day.
 Jerusalem, the golden; with milk and honey blest."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
Boost Farm Bureau (Eufaula Daily Citizen)

The farm bureau membership campaign is now fully under way and the promise of wonderful sue cess looms bright on the horizon of agricultural affairs. The bureau furnishes the farmer an instrument tality with which to do those many things which must be done if the best results are to be gotten from farming and which cannot be done by the individual farmer working alone. It binds the farmers together in such a way that thefr aggregate strength can be directed quickly and effectively upon any of the many farm problems and needs which may arise from time to time.
 Use Tax for County Eoads
 (Prattville Progress)
 There are several bills to be in- troduced in the legislature making two-cent tax on gasoline. There is a move to apply this to the main- tenance of the state highways. On the ether hand there is strong sentiment to apply this to the county roads under the supervision of the board of county commissioners. This seems to be the most popular move. The people of Alabama are demanding roads that will benefit the people of Alabama and roads over which our farmers can carry their produce to market. If this tax IS to be placed on gasoline let us apply to our county roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
PROBLEM IN ECONOMICS

Mrs. John B. Henderson has of fered half-million dollar house in Washington as the permanent resi- dence of the vice president. Now MT. Coolidge might like to have somebody explain to him how to maintain half million dollar house on salary of $l,0o0 month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
WHAT OF THE RUSSIANS?

If Germany plans eventual armed resist ance to the French the gravest menace to the peace of the world would seem to lie in the enormous standing army of Soviet zeal she is said to have shown in organizing Russia's military resources with half the zeal she is said to have shown in organizing certain portions of that country conner
 cially, it would be more understandable why she could afford to ignore the reparation verdict of the allied countil. As matter of common sense it is hard to understand Germany's position otherwise. Certainly as matters now stand France is amply able to collect what Is due her. Either the iron mines of the Ruhr valley would be operated in her interest or they would not be per mitted to operate In the latter event Ger many could not possibly see any gain. What is it, then, that Germany is playing for? Surely it penetrated even the Teutonic mind that France was not bluffing. England gave evidence days before the French occu- patton that she was convinced of the serious ness of the French threat, which likewise was the threat of Belgium and Italy.
 In any event, there looms large on the eastern horizon one fact which no combina- tion of causes or speculation as to effects can obscure. Russia, an outcast among civilized nations, has today the largest stand ing army in the world Another fact which may or may not lead to ominous conse- quences is that Germany, of all European nations, is in closest relations with Russia. Unless England and France had some deeper mutual understanding than was indicated by the formal politeness of their parting, it is impossible to say that the most pessimistic of observers may not prove good prophets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
are the only men who really kn,

are the only men who really know as experts the true ways and rceans of developing the minds and hearts of the youths of our southland. would be glad to see an amendment offered in the present legislature to the present law which would cove, the main points of the above sug- gestion.
 JAMES OSCAR PRUDE
 Tuscaloosa. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
Golf, as They Say, Is Rich Mans Gar

Dear Sir-The careful A. P. at last con- firms the rumor that bankers play golf. To wit:
 CORRECTION, WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s. EDITORS: In federal reserve bank state ment make total golf reserve $3,040, ,439. c. J. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30

The gent who asks Why do women talk so much more than men?" has never listened to the United States Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30
Gloom

In wonder narrow alleyway, Where ash cans stand in disarray, It is dismal sight to see
 The remnants of a Christmas tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30

We note that there is call for nor judges in various Jefferson county courts Haven't the present judges got rested U yet?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30

Our plan, therefore, is simple but effec- tive: We will swat the flies as they come and by and by there will be none left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-30

Science is cold, calculating, mathematical, far removed from the foibles and humors of human life. But when a number of scien- lists get together to blow off steam, they can turn out enough material in one day to keep colyum conductors busy for month.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31
WOLVERINE IS FAST
 BECOMING EXTINCT
Fierce Glutton of America Making
 His Last Stand

San Francisco. July S1.--The Sierra
 Nevada wolverine, known as the
 "glutton of America" and famed for
 his fierce and bloodthirsty disposition,
 IS making his last stand in the high
 Sierras, according to Walter Fry. head
 or the nature guide service, Sequoia
 National park, California. The vol
 verine, MT. Fry says, is being killed
 off by man, his natural enemy, and
 by his own gluttonous habit of killing
 and eating the porcupine. The lat
 ters quills puncture the wolverines
 intestines, causing him a death Of agony in from seven to ten days.
 The wolverine" says MT. Fry, "is
 py Tar the largest and most formid- able of the weasel family. It is strong, heavy-bodied animal, seldom
 weighing more than 125 pounds, or exceeding 22 inches in height or 40 inches in length. The wolverine, com monly speaking, is not an aggressive animal, but will fight desperately when attacked, or for the care of it's young.
 When once engaged in combat the beast knows no such thing as retreat, dying, if need be, but never falling back. He fights as long as single spark of life remains.
 Mountain lion, bear, and moun- tain coyotes, whether coming singly or collectively upon wolverine, seem to fully realize his ferociousness and quickly give way to his path. The wolverine not only expects the larger animals to leave him alone, but re- quires them to give up their own prey and permit him to satisfy his glutton- ous appetite. I have witnessed big | game leave carcass when wolver- inc appeared, giving him free reign to devour the remains.
 ''The wolverine has no winning bursts of speed to catch his food sup ply, nor has he the gift of stalking his quarry His lack of speed and skill has forced the animal to be a scavenger and eat anything in the way of flesh that is captured or found dead. He often follows the trap lines of fur trappers, eating or destroying the catches, baits, and at times. dragging away the traps. II
 "I1e will invade rangers or trap j per's cabin by tearing a hole through the roof or side-Wall, destroy the food contents, and what he cannot eat or carry away, he will destroy in man. ner that renders the food unfit for use. He will eXpend a" surprising amount of labor in carrying off and burying foodstuffs and articles for which he has no use."
 However, despite the destructive na- ture of the wolverine. MT. Fry says the animal should not be exterminat- ed. He urges that steps be taken for the animals protec- tion.. He says:
 These animals have played an inn portant part in helping to save the larger game animals during the at tacks of contagieds diseases by con- suming as food the dead and sick ami nals, thus preventing the spread of 3 he contagion. At their present rate X of extinction they will soon go down md out and will join in history the s nastodon and mammoth of the past"
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31
BLUE LAK ADVOCATE TO
 PROSECUTE HIS OWN SON
Young Fitch Says Ludington Mayor Invited Him to Dance-After
 Reporters Too.
Reporters Too.

Ludington, Mich, July 31.-Balked in his efforts to bring a test of Mich igan obsolete Sunday blue laws, Vir- gil A. Fitch, prosecuting attorney of Mason county, announced last night that he would continue his efforts to bring to trial his own son, Roscoe Conking Fitch; H. M. Hallett, mayor Of Ludington, and Palmer Hutchin- sen, a Detroit newspa perman, whom he charges with violating the laws by attending a dance in this vicinity Sun day night.
 Armed with formal complaints against Mayor Hallett and Hutchin- son, Mr. Fitch yesterday went to Scottsville, a village near here, and asked Carl F. Meads, justice of ;he peace. to issue warrants. This the justice refused to do on the ground that such action was unwarranted
 Before he left for Scottsville the prosecutor nolle pressed q warrant against his sol. issued yesterday at the instigation of the mayor, on the grounds that it was improperly drawn.
 The prosecutor announced yestcr- uay that ne would go to Walhaila, another Mason county town, today and ask Justice Mckenzie there to is- sue warrants againct his son, the mayor and Hutchinson.
 Following the complaint on the mayors part charging him with vio- lating the blue laws, the younger Fitch said he attended the dance at the mayors request and danced with Mrs. c. k. Pratt, wife Of q Chicago newspaper man.
 Yesterdays action follows what is described as a break between the prosecutor and Ludington city off cials. The latter describe as too &C., we're" the formers action invoking the blue laws following the demand of i club women here ths. Sunday dane ing be prohibited. Prosecutor Fitch prohibited not only dancing. but all other amusement and the conduct of i any business whatever. The Sunday | closing order was ignored generally | here Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31

employees Of the Burlington railroad.
 The police revealed stronger eVi- dence that the commercial photog- rapher, whose stolen car was aban- doned by the slayer, was not the man who fired the fatal shot and then fled on foot.
 The most important lead was sup piled by Joseph krejci, railroad de- tective, employed by the Burlington railroad. Krejci was standing on top of car of a Chicago bound freight train which passed through Lagrange at 5:10 Saturday morning, forty min utes after the murder was committed.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31

morning caused them to release George 0. Hinchcliffe, the choir sing CT, to whom bloodhounds led officers and center their activities in a search for tall, sim young man, who is be- lieved to have made his way to Chi cago following the crime.
 Hinchcliffe was freed shortly be- fore o'clock last night by Chief of Police Matthews, at the suggestion of Assistant States Attorney Hamilton, who spent the entire day in the west crn suburb going over the evidence against and checking up clews fur nished the Lagrange authorities and
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31

He saw tall, slim man crouching in some bushes on the side of the bank. Krejci says the man did not climb on his train.
 Another railroad towerman in La grange told the police he had talked to the "tall, slim" fellow several times while he was driving Hinchcliffe's s stolen roadster around the suburbs street in the early morning hour shortly before the shooting occurred. He said the mans description fitted that given by Krejci. He said, he did not recognize the car as Hinch- cliffe's at the time or he would have tipped off the police.
 Another reason for releasing Hinch- cliffe was lack of faith in the ef- ficiency of the bloodhounds.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31
Japanese Plan Railroad
 Ascent of Sacred HilI

mountain of Japan. Fuiiyama, may eventually be invaded. by a railroad. Plans are on foot to build a line to its summit
 If this enterprise is carried out the mountain climbers Of Japan and many visitors to the country will be de- prived of one of their great thrills and adventures. To come 70 Japan with out at least attempting to climb Fuji is to make the visit only partly com plete, while with many Japanese it is a sacred duty to at least once reach the top of the mountain and look down into the x32derful crater.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31

Reports from Vienna describe long lines of people waiting day and night in front of the German consulate. seeking the proper endorsement or their passports to cross the frontier.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31

due to the fact that the German mark trian crown that many Austrians are said to be moving to the German capi- tai.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-31
FREE MAN ARRESTED ON
 BLOODHOUNDS' TRAILING
Lagrange Police Seek Another Who
 Drove His Car as Possible
Murderer.

Chicago July 31.-Evidence which the Lagrange police had been keep ing secret since the murder of Police man Byron Porter early Sunday