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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
DIVIDES HIS PROPERTY
AMONG HIS CHILDREN
Special D'spatch to The Star.

CIrLPEPER Va. May 21.-Something
unusual in the distribution of prop
erty occurred this week when Justice
of the Peace j. a. Hammer made a
personal division of his property and
household effects among his seven
children, all of whom are now mar
ried and in homes of their own.
Calling all of his children together
upon an appointed day, Justice Ham
mer, in the midst of them, divided
unto them his living" leaving for
himself only such things as he needed
for one room.
Teams were on hand to haul the
property to its new homes. and the
utmost amicability marked the whole
proceedings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
MINISTER breaches
WHILE HOME BURNS

Special Dispatch TO The Star
DAVIS. w. Va, May 21.-while the
Rev. r. A. McCauley, in charge of the
evangelistic services being conducted
in Davis by the Pentecostal denomi-
nation, was preaching here, he re-
ceiyed a message that his home at
Crellin, Md, near Oakland, had been
destroyed by fire.
His wife and five children escaped
unhurt with only the clothing they
wore. The fire started in room
where several of the children had
been sleeping during the afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
Constable Fined
IS by Judge He
Defends in Fight
Special Dispa tch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va. May 21.-High
Constable N. j. Smith has been
fined SIS in the municipal court
here by Judge F. w. Whitaker.
who also presides over the civil
court.
Evidence showed that the con-
stable resented something said by
II. L. Gregory about the civil
court and a fight ensued
The judge who fined Smith was
the same who was being defended
by the constable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
LIST OF FARM DAY
EVENTS ANNOUNCED
College Park Will Be Active From
Morning Until
Darkness.
Special Disoat, IN to The Star.

Special Dis pat IN to The Star
COLLEGE PARK, Md. May 2l.-
thirteen events are on the program
for farmers day at the University
of Maryland on May 26, according to
the completed list. given out by H.
j. Patterson, director Of the state
experiment station and chairman of
the committee in charge.
The program.
am. to noon-EXhibition and
competitive drill of r. o. T. c. unit
for alumni medals and sword.
an. to l OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by
boys clubs.
am. to / p.m.-Demonstrat ton in
forestry
10 am. to noon-Motion pictures
in auditorium.
10;15-Boys' club demonstration in
cattle judging
10:30-Conference Of beekeeners.
conference of grange lecturers; con-
ference of chemists.
1l-Laying of corner stone of new
e building. With addresses by D
Dairymen's Association; ]. NJ. Dem
MS, state treasurer; l. A. Rogers,
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, and s. NJ. Shoemaker, state board
or agriculture.
1880 TO Exclamation (free to all
visitors).
1:30-Farmers' day exercises: (a)
Music by university musical organi-
cations; OBJ address by Gov Richie
tc) awarding of farmers certificates
of merit; I'D exhibition and demon
stratlon by home demonstration and
home economics departments.
3-Laylng of cornerstone of new
armory and gymnasium.
4-Base ball game. Maryland VS..
| Johns Hopkins.
Visitors viii lbe greeted by a re-
| ception committee and provided with
| guides for their tours about the
| campus. A nursery, in charge of the
! state hygiene bureau will competent
| ly take care Of all children who may
| be left there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
"cAVE DANCES" NEW-FAD.
Popular Amusement Foreseen at
Resorts Adjacent to Caverns.
n,sn,tcb IN The Star

Special Dispatch 10 Inc star.
WINCHESTER, Va, May 21.-with
the opening of numerous roadhouses,
tearooms and dancing paVilions in
proximity to Shenandoah, valley cav
erns, virtually all Of which have been
exploited by their owners in the last
few years. cave dances" are rapidly
becoming a fad.
Most of the caverns are on prop
erty adjacent to the valley turnpike,
one of the best roads in the state,
and proprietors are catering to what
gives promise of being very popu-
lar amusement this summer. The
syncopated gyrations may be staged
either on the pavilion floor or in the
subterranean bathrooms"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
RAISE MONEY TO FIGHT
POLLUTION OF STREAM
Lynchburg Association Seeks In
junction to Keep James
River Clean.
sneciaI nisnatch to The Star.

Special Dispa tch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, May 2l.-The
Piedmont Field and Stream Associ-
alton here. has begun solicitation of
funds to enable it TO institute suit
in the federal district court here, in
which Injunction will be ask I'd
against interested parties and con-
Germs 10 prevent future pollution of
the James river west of Lynchburg.
The association has retained coun-
sci and will shortly file a bill ask
ing for an Injunction. The associ-
alton is planning to follow the suit
to the highest court. if necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
METHODISTS TO MEET,
Bishop Recently Named for Mexico
to Preside at Richmond.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The star
RICHMOND. Va, May 21-The annual
conference of the Virginia Methodists
viii be held here the middle of Octo-
Der and will be in session for a
week. The meetings are TO be held
in Centenary Church
The announcement also is made
that Bishop James Cannon of Vir-
ginia, named for Bishop of Mexico,
will come here to preside over the
conference, his first session in Vir-
ginia since his appointment. There is
much speculation as to shake-up
among appointments by him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
DIES OF HIS INJURIES.
Travelling Salesman Succumbs as
Result of Auto Accident
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

cPe'lal btSpat'n 10 j ne star.
RICHMOND. Va. May al. NJ
Burdetr. travelling salesman resid
ing here. died in local hospifaI
from injuries received near Black-
stone when the car in which he was
riding went over an embankment
The car became unmanageable as II
approached sharp curve. The occu-
pant of the car was badly cut and
mangled in the accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-21
GIRL, TRYING TO PICK UP
ICE CREAM CONE. KILLED

Special Dispa tch 10 The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md. May 21-Turn-
ing back to pick up an ice cream cone
she had dropped. three-year-ol
Helen Reinig was instantly killed by
a westbound wilkins avenue street
car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
ALASKANs HAVE OPINIONS

Encouraging news comes from Alaska in connection with the visit of the presidential party to that region. It is to the effect that the Alaskan people are split in their views of what the federal government should do for them to aid the development of their country. Alaska is a vast empire with immense and varied resources. The Washington government did not show an appreciation of its value and possi- bllltles until of late years when the mother country began to feel a keener need for some of the empires re- sources and raw materials. That need dld no little to arouse the government at Washington to the importance of developments in it's rich Northwestern possession. The tour of the presiden- tial party will result in larger and prompter efforts for activities in that direction based on more comprehen- sive first-hand information.
 Comparatively little has been done for Alaska by the government besides the building of the railroad. The peo- pie of that country, however, believe In themselves, and with confidence and self-reliance they are making commendable progress. The fact that they are split" in their views of gov ernmental aid indicates that they are doing some thinking about their coun- try's future and destiny, and that there is aggressive diversity of inter- ests which are informing themselves of needs, and of ways and means whereby they may be provided. The situation suggests that the Alaskan people are alive and kicking, and are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
HIGH RATES AN EMPLOYMENT

MT. McAdoo'S ideas on national transportation cannot be dismissed lightly. Indeed, they cannot be dis missed at all, for they concern a sub ject which the American people can not escape or ignore. Furthermore, MT. McAdoo is the man who took over an inadequate and failing system of railways and made it do herculean service in a period of unprecedented tonnage after those who had managed railroads all their lives found the task grown.too big for them. There is crit icism to the effect that the railroads lost money and their equipment was impaired during the period of federal operation. That may very well be, but this nation cannot forget the fact that the government made the rail roads help inathe war, which was the overshadowing duty of the director general of railroads, and which he performed in manner that now seems almost miraculous, seeing the number of times since then that the railroads under private management have faltered and failed the nation at periods of peak, demand.
 It is MT. McAdoo's opinion that the problem of transportation is one of the rsost perplexing and stubborn with which this nation has to deal. The farmers, for example, have time and again had to wait long and vainly for sufficient cars to move their crops to market. It is believed that much of this delay was due to faulty admins tration, a belief that is strengthened by the increasing efficiency with which the railroads have been operat- ing their equipment and increasing their ton miles per car Mr. McAdoo declares what every shipper knows to be true, namely, that transportation rates are too high, and that this cost has become a staggering one which must be relieved.
 The railroads are prosperous, and no one objects to that. But there is valid public objection to enjoyment of such prosperity unjustly at the ex- pense of industry There are sections of the country, in which the railroads have little competition, where the rates are almost prohibitive, while in other sections of the country, where there is competition, the rates are far lower. It is very significant that, when it comes to competing with barge lines or coastwise steamers, the railroads find it profitable to cut their charges to the quick. There are also instances. like that of the Warrior barge line. Tn which the railroads deliberately re- fuse to accord a fair interchange of rates, such as railroads easily aqree upon among one another. This is a sort of aggression and indirect throt- ting of waterways that must cease. and the continuation of which has cost the railroads much public favor and will continue to be costly to them as long as it is persisted in. Rail rates must be adjusted, and the nation now looks for statesmen with the courage to do it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother of Bret Harte

Elizabeth Ostrander Harte lay back In her chair and laughed heartily. Her son, little Bret, had been amusing himself with primer that he had been given. He had heard it read and re-read, and now he had made a sort of imitation of the primer, making it in a way that really made fun of the stajd, oldfashioned book.
 He was a weak and sicllly child, and 1t did his mother good to see him amuse himself in a way so peculiarly his own, She herself loved books. and she also loved to write. That her son, so early in life, should wish to initiate her, pleased her as much as did the very original quality of the writ ing. She talked to the boy about Shakespeare's plays, and about the new novels written by a man named Charles Dickens. Before her son was seven years old she had him reading both Shakespeare and Dickens-and that was some accomplishment for a seven-year- old boy.
 A~A'Hs'pSth aANCb01Net OSl1 dIldtI was the daughter of farmer and surveyor, of Dutch descent, who lived at Kingston-on- the Hudson. She had married an Albany school teacher, Henry Harte, a man who was a sort of wanderer on the face of the earth, living in va rious states. Her husband died, and she was left to care for her little family. In 1853 she took her two children and left them in the care of friends. She herself went to California, then a long journey away. A year after that her children followed her. If it had not been for this Journey to the far west what a different type of literature Bret Harte would have produced! As 1t was, he grew up in the West, noted it's peculiarities. its soul of goodness, and wrote his famous sketches and stories of pioneer days in Cali fornia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
JEWISH LAUGHS By Jacob Rfchnn
Revenge Is Sweet

The peddler invaded the coZy little restaurant and approached a table at which a number of per sons were conducting an intimate conversation over a glass of wine.
 Without waiting a moment, the intruder announced his wares. "Handkerchiefs. neclSties, belts. at the lowest prices," drawled the wares in the faces of the jewellers. Repeated assurances that nothing was needed seemed to have no ef- feet. Circling around a few ta- bles, he would return to the same group and annoy them again. Finally one had an inspiration how to avenge himself on the pest.
 Do you sell pocket knives?" he inquired of the huckster.
 "Yes," replied the peddler, pro- ducing a knife.
 How much is it?" asked the prospective buyer.
 "One dollar" replied the walk ing department store.
 The diner, without saying a word. took the penknife and handed him a dollar, the peddler walking away apparently dumb founded.
 Now, how do you like my trick?" said the psychologist tri- umphantly. That fellow will worry himself to death. He will never forgive himself that he did not ask more than a dollar, see ing that l was such an easy mark"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
EILIPINOS RESIGN

Press dispatches set forth that the Philippine Islands and the city of Manila are now without native partici- patton in the higher departments of the governments because of the resig- nation of four cabinet members and the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representa- tives, the secretary of the interior and the mayor of Manila. This puts the administration of insular affairs wholly on Governor General Wood and his American appointive assist ants, who have assumed the entire burden until successors of the out going officials can be found. The resignation of the native officials was precipitate and grew out of tempera- mental jealousy. Apparently num- Der of the native officials were in- clined to take themselves too seriously in their administrative capacities, and resented interference from a recogn- ized higher authority An American secret service agent was discharged on a charge of bribery, and General Wood reinstated him pending full in yestigation. This was resented by the natives, who showed 8 disposition to criticize General Wood severely, charg- irg him with being a meddler. He frankly told the outfit that their resig- nations came in the nature of a threat and a challenge which he could not ignore, and he added: 'It means abandonment of your posts and obliga- tions at time of great responsibility and on alleged issues unsupported by 5evidence and unworthy of the atten- tion of serious minded men,"
 About year ago mission to the United States presented petition to President Harding for the independ- ence of the Philippine Islands. This mission was under the chairmanship of Filipino official who threatened General Wood and served notice on him that there is to be a fight to the finish to test his powers. The incl dent and the circumstances surround ing it indicate that the Filipinos are not yet prepared for independence They are manifestly incapable of in- telligent self-government. Whatever relief from further burdens would be offered the United States as temp tation to let the Filipino paddle his own canoe, it cannot yet be honorably done by this country under the obliga- tions it assumed after the Spanish American war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
Lines Clearly Drawn
(Florence Timesl

lOT6uCe IlIneS)
 The lines arc clearly drawn throughout the state between newspapers that are influenced. directly or indirectly. subsidized by advertising, or otherwise con- trolled by the Alabama Power Company, and those which stand fearlessly for the people against the encroachments of that corpo- ration in it's attempt to monopo- lize the water powers of the state. If the Alabama Power Company develops the water powers it all ready controls it would have more than enough power for any con sumers 1t might secure for some time in the future. There Is no excuse for it's selfish interference with other developments, efforts to control the politics of the state and general disregard of the rights of the people, and the indorse- ments of it's activities by these newspapers has not redounded to the credit of Alabama In dis cussing the support given the power company by certain papers in such a manner as to mislead those not acquainted with the truth, the Birmingham Age-Herald speaks out boldly. A newspaper which has the character to stand fairly and squarely for the inter- ests of the people must certainly command their respect and confi- dence, as The Age-Herald is doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20

other steel makers. These figures are presented as the conclusion of relia- ble investigators. They do not seem as formidable as Dow, Jones and Com pany suggests. The steel industry reached a maximum of production in March with the men then available. Since that time many immigrants have come into the country, while the peak of industrial production has passed. Immigrants are arriving as fast as the law permits. The steel industry has shown it's ability to producea a maxi mum with the available supply. It ought to be able to produce according to present and prospective needs with the supply that is being augmented by immigration.
 The labor supply has been theoret- ical bugaboo ever since the country began it's recovery from depressed con- ditions, but production has shown that there. was labor sufficient for an early return to the peak of production and that the labor shortage was never acute. When country catches up with a long-standing void with a few months of high production, there can not have been marked scarcity of workmen. The eight-hour day need not stand in the way of a labor supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
FOES OF LEASING CARRY ON

Both in the house and Tn the sen- ate there are found men of courage and obedient to their public duty, who are determined that this legls- lature shall not adjourn without hav- ing reconsidered the subject of con vict leasing and terminated it at an early date. The legislative attitude on this subject has been shock to the reonle of Alabama, who cannot con- oeive how rightminded men should so misinterpret the public will and so misunderstood the moral and economic issues involved.
 There is yet public hope and e1pec- tation that the legislature will alter it's indefensible stand on this ques- tion, and, instead of trying to make it appear that there is no other way, will find some other way without de- lay. There is no use in saying that there is no other plan whereby con victs may be taken care of, for the people simply won't believe 1t. They know that there are several other ways, all feasible, and that serious at tention to the subject would make it plain to the lawmakers.
 Let the bills call for immediate withdrawal of the convicts from the mines and mills. Let it provide a temporary commission if need be to devote attention to the subject until it is settled. Let the convicts be put on the state highways. Let there be plans made for state farm. Let the protected additions be made to the industries at Kilby Prison. Any group of three intelligent men can work out a satisfactory plan in very short order. The people of Alabama will not be- lieve anything else. While the gov ernor stands firm against the people, let the legislature act!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS Rv Erederick AoYtL aw
Anarinh BrighaIa

Many a boy and girl has pug zled over English grammar and been unable to master its intri- cacies. Amariah Brigham, lack ing the advantages of school, pro- duced a text book in grammar and mastered the subject In single day of intensive study. That one fact shows the quality of the mans ability, and the determina- tion with which he took up new insane at Utica, New York, Is a tribute to the mature ability and the determined work of Amariah Brigham, the man.
 In the beginning of the man s life he seemed to lose all oppor- tunity. His father, poor Massa- chusetts farmer, died when the boy was only eleven. An uncle, with whom he went to live, died when the boy was fourteen. Thrown upon his own resources, he was obliged to become clerk in store. Thus it happened that he was not able to do as other boys did and attend various edu- cational institutions.
 Fortunately for him, and for the world, young Brigham be- came clerk In book store. There he had one opportunity-that of reading good books. He read wisely and well, with such good result that he was able to become teacher In a small school. Hay ing started himself on the road to learning. he now turned to more intensive study. Associating himself with 8 physician he took up the study of medicine, to which he devoted himself with all the energy and pertinacity that he had shown in studying grammar. At twenty-two he was a practicing physician, and soon gained a large practice. With justice the people said "Dr. Brigham knows what he's talking about" In every case he found new opportunity for study and research.
 Restless in his determination to learn, he travelled in Europe and studied more. For many years he was superintendent of the New York state lunatic asy- lum at Utica, New York, and edi- tor of the American Journal of Insanity. He published various books resulting from study of cholera, diseases of the brain, the spinal column and the nerves, and other books on The Influence of Mental Cultivation on Health" and "The Influence of Religion on the Health and Physical Welfare of Mankind" In all his life he was a student, an investigator. and ono who helped others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
Should Have Hearty Support
(Anniston Star)

OldIJ
 The principal thing Alabama needs right now is for the rest of the country to know what Ala bama has, what opportunities are here for capital and energy, what nature has done for the state and what enterprising people are doing to develop natures splendid gifts to the state. The South has many more and much greater opportuni- ties than the West. and the South Is attracting men and money ay 1t never has before.' Industries la- boring under difficulties in the North and East are discovering that 1t woud pay them to locate in the South. close to the raw material, where labor Is abundant and capable and where climatic conditions favor ll-the-year oper- atton without the difficulties en- countered in the North. The movement recently inaugurated to Sell Alabama to the World" Is fine one, and should have the hearty support of every Alabama town and community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
Go After the weeviI

Casper Mountain Eagle)
 According to stories published in numerous exchanges, farmers of the South are making a deter mined fight against the boil wee wills, but here in Walker county a great majority of our cotton rais- CTS are not doing anything to com bat the weevil menace. The wee wills are here, and. unless 1t is an unusually dry summer. they are going to be very destructive to cotton. In order to raise cotton successfully, boil weevil control work must be pushed The fact that some farmers succeed in rais- ing good cotton crops while their neighbors fail to do so. Is proof that it is possible to outwit the troublesome weevils. An early start in boil weevil control work Is half the battle.