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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
PEOPLES FORUM

To the Editor of The Age-Herald!
 There appeared in the public press in Birmingham within the last few days an article about the proposed Underwood jubilee, to be held in this city next Saturday afternoon. In that Article the name of MT. Niehoff was given as representing the Federated Bank and Trust Company on the finance committee of this jubilee. For your information we state that no MT. Niehoff is,in any way. directly or indirectely, connected with this institution. Second, that this bank nor any of it's officers ever re- ceived any invitation, officially or unofficially, from anyone to be- come part of this movement or any of its subcommittees. For fear that some unauthorized person or some overzealous person has used our name, we make this statement. as this institution has no desire whatever to become connected with any political movement, and we ask that you take steps nec- essary to erase from the minds of the public any impression to the contrary that the article, as pub lished, may have created.
 J. c. DEHOLL. Vice President Federated Bank
 and Trust Company.
 Birmingham, Ala, July 26, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28

out of the higher prices charged the consumer.
 It is recalled in this conjunction that the coal commission has as it's primary purpose an inquiry into the causes of coal strikes and the working out of solution to prevent them from becoming public hardship. While the conference may not yet be said to have failed, it has come to such a critical pass that the commits sion may very well feel that it's good offices may yet be demanded to pre- vent cessation in anthracite produc- tion. There is always possible set clement of every industrial dispute in manner fair to both parties to the discussion. That way can just as well be found without strike as with one. The American people are for justice, but the American people can perceive no justice in their being made an involuntary party to hard ships and losses which wisdom and impartial decision could avert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
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THE CITY'S GUEST

Today Senator Underwood is the guest of Birmingham, Though it is often said that prophet is not without honor save in his own country, there are times when ones own country is not the last to percieve that a prophet is deserving of honor. Sena- tor Underwood is Alabamas most widely known citizen. His name has been connected with acts of construc- tive achievement for a generation. Not only has he been a wise counsel Tor in matters of national and inter- national moment, but he has never become so deeply engrossed in broad problenns that he has not heard and answered the call of the South and of his own state of Alabama for their legitimate share of his constructive and legislative attention. B1rming- ham in seeking to honor Oscar Under wood with today's ceremonies IS pay ing no empty or undeserved tribute, but rather returning due appreciation for valuable services received from the dean of Alabama's delegation in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
MAKING A START

The public will be glad to learn that the commissioner in charge of the disposal of garbage has made such progress toward it's solution as to have determined to ask the commission to allow the employment of an expert to make survey of Birmingham and suggest what is best to be done. This matter has dragged along for months without any apparent effort to start at work on actual plan for garbage disposal. Survey was naturally the first step to take and that might easily have been done many weeks ago. The public is relieved to know that it now looks as if some kind of start is to be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS
Anthony TrOllOpe

In Cincinnati, in 1929 an Eng
 lishwoman tried to make a living for herself and her ne'er- do-well husband by keeping a small store in which she sold the attractive things that women like to buy. She found herself unable to mako money as fast as her husband could spend 1t, nor was she pleased with the ways of the women who patronized her. So she wrote book in which she told very plain ly what she thought of American women. From that keen -observ- ing book writing mother, Anthony Trollope inherited his ability as 9 writer. From his father he jn- herited poverty, the ability to get into debt and love of pleasure.
 As boy, Anthony Trollope had to wear poor clothes, and to know what 1t means to need money. He felt these privations so keenlY that he learned little at school, and was glad enough to become Q poorly paid postoffice clerk in Ireland. At twenty nine he mar ried, and then needed more money than he had ever before. He, too, began writing books. He was thirtytwo when he saw his first novel published-and his was the fate of many novelists: of seeing his work a failure. Nevertheless, he kept on and wrote other books, and they, too, were failures. So he kept his postoffice position, and managed to find work that gave him the pleasure of riding horse- back as part of his duties. He wrote book after book, most in- dustriously, and finally won recog- milton. When he was forty-three he had the joy of gaining about S1,2O0 from novel.
 No author ever wrote more dili- gently than did Anthony Trollope. He wrote so many books that they form library in themselves. He tried many kinds of writing, reg istered many failures, and also scored great successes. For many years he earned an average of about S1S,000 year from his books. He made long journeys to Egypt. to South Africa, to the United States and to Australia, but on the whole he lived most methodical, hard working life. He even kept a position in the postoffice until he was fifty-two.
 Troliopes life illustrates re- markedly well the success that can come from persistence and hard work. By sheer persever- ance he made himself one of the most notable of English novelists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
THE ANTHRACITE DEADLOCK

The concern shown by the federal coal commission over the prospects of harmonious agreements between the anthracite operators and miners rep resentatives is justified by the pres ent apparent deadlock in the confer ence. As usual, instead of winning each time whatever concessions they may, the miners have issued an ulti- matum, a policy which in itself, re- gardless of the merits of the issue, is certain to arouse antagonism. Neither party to a conference relishes having ultimatums thrown at them. In such a situation as has developed in the anthracite field diplomacy and not contumacy should be the prevailing note. Labor has made great progress in the past few years. It is believed that it has won this progress in spite of and mot because of ultimatums. The friends of labor deprecate the re- peated tendency to take an extreme position on arbitrable questions, with strike burdensome to the American people as the alternative. Threats of strike do not mean as much as they used to mean, for the American peo- pie have shown that they can stand any kind of deprivation without a whimper, while operators have usually collected their temporary losses later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
GENERAL PERsHING's ADVICE

The words of General Pershing de- livered to the people of Birmingham are in reality a solemn message to the people of the entire nation, message which General Pershing has reiterated wherever he has gone, because he be- lieves it his patriotic duty to advise the nation on the proper military pol icy. It is noteworthy that the advice is given not for the purpose of making this militaffstic nation. but, on the contrary, to enable this nation, while emphatically devoted to peaceful pur- suits, yet to be at all times in a posi- tion to defend itself against hostile aggression. The plan of maintaining skeletal military organization to be filled in with citizenry trained in the essential evolutions of war without being interrupted in it's peaceful occu- patton, except for such short periods each year as are devoted to the train ing camps, is the most effective, the most economical, and the least militar- istic plan of national defense ever de- vised. Americans should support it wholeheartedly and in every manner, as their best insurance against war.
 The most thoughtful observers, both in this country and elsewhere, do not regard war as a remote possibility, but rather as a state that is kept in abey- ance because the nations seething with unrest lack the organization and the wherewithal to fight. At any time, however, there may be tremend- ous explosions of violence that will again rock the world. Those nations that are intellegently equipped and prepared to defend themselves and their rights at home or afield will not be so easily provoked into war nor insulted with such temerity as those nations that have neglected such prep aration. The plan adopted for this nation is both practicable and eco- nomical. Instead of saddling this na- ton with burden of military ex- pense, it reduces that burden to a minimum. That has never before been the case in national preparedness pro- grams. Americans should demand that the American congress give more liberal support to this policy, lest by saving dollars we again come to sac1i- flee billions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
May the South Be Spared

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: :
 am mailing you a copy of the Chicago Journal of Commerce, on the front page of which Is a very interesting article relating to the negro exodus from the South and its bearing on the labor question there, as well as on the importance of national legislation to prevent the South from being filled with the class of immigration which now so sorely afflicts the East and West. I resided twenty-one years in St. Louis, and I realize the dan ger in the attempted amalgama- tion of the negro and the low im- migrant. This was fully demon strated in the disgraceful and cruel riots in East St. Louis sew eral years since. The baleful ef- fects of race clashes have been fully demonstrated during the past thirty years. May the South, and particularly my native state, Ala bama, be saved from the class of immigrant that now predominates in the East and West.
 EUGENE L. BROWN.
 Chicago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
RIGHT KIND OF IMMIGRANTS

An interesting article in the Chi cago Journal of Commerce, which is partially reproduced on this page, directs attention to the sane thinking of late in this country on immigration, and sets forth some facts and figures in that connection which are worthy of serious study by citizens who are concerned for the country's future as it may be affected by carelessness and neglect in the selection of immigrants permitted to enter under existing legal arrangements.
 The thoughtful man realizes that our present immigration laws sorely need amendment. The last few years have demonstrated, not that too many immigrants are now permitted to come in, but that the process of selection has not been properly pursued. Herein lies a menace to the future de- velopment and progress of the nation as affected by and dependent on safe and sane government. There need be no particular complaint against the number of immigrants now admitted. Nor is it matter of percentage from the several foreign countries. It is rather a very vital question, however, of the character and kind of immi- grants who can safely and wisely be admitted. The agricultural districts of the South and West can use profit ably a reasonable quota of immi- grants of the right kind.
 The important question to consider in this connection is the qualification from the American standpoint of those who are allowed to enter. Every law less, unassimilable trouble-maker whc comes in from some Southern Euro pean, Asiatic or Latin-American coun- try does more damage than can Dc offset by a dozen intelligent, indus. trious, law-respecting immigrants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
OF ROAD REVENUES

Perhaps the most common cause or q falling-out among members of family is the question of money. The earning member frequently discounts the industry of non-earning members in keeping the home and performing the multitude of domestic duties, which, by saving money, is in reality a tangible contribution to the net ln- come. It is similar with political families. The city of Birmingham IS bv law entitled to a certain portion of special tax revenues levied for the purpose of road improvement. This money is collected by the county, which, according to allegations, has not only failed for several years to pay over to the city it's legitimate share, but has actually gone to Mont gomery, so it is said, to obtain legisla- tive immunity from the present obli- gation. The city officials, alert to defend their sources of revenue, have likewise gone to Montgomery to ap- peal to that same legislature.
 The city contends that two-thirds of the total revenue concerned IS col lected on property within the city limits, and therefore holds its cause to be right. It is quite evident that the county would have had it's quarrel more just if it had faithfully paid into the city treasury the sums designated by law and affirmed by the supreme court. Having disregarded the law, it's position before the legislature IS weaker than it would otherwise have been. The proper basis of division of highway funds as between city and county is one concerning which prac- tices differ. In most cities highways are regarded as directly contributing to the trade and commerce of cities, and therefore city property is usually called upon to pay more than pro- portionate share of county highway upkeep. In the case of a special prop erty tax, however, it is right that at tendant special legislation should be obeyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
LIBERAL SALARIES ECONOMICAL

The public might as we'll realize that in entering the market for services of men competent to manage it's affairs it is in competition with private concerns also seeking ability of the highest or der. It follows that men of real worth are not going to enter public service unless there is some approach in salary to that paid men of like ability by private interests. There is probably more waste of public funds through sheer lack of experience and ability on the part of officials than by reason of all other causes leading to ineffi- ciency and it's high cost to the tax payer.
 In no quarter of the public service is there greater need of men of char acter and ability than in the judiciary In that position a man of sound iudg- ment, of ripe knowledge of the law and of the executive ability so to steer the ship of justice as to avoid ground for delays, appeals and other impedi- ments in the path of justice is not only bulwark of the rights of the people, but he will prove an economy in the prompt conduct of trials and the pre- vention of high costs which the public pays when the path of justice is all lowed to become entangled with the handicaps arising out of lack of judi cial ability. Judges such as the people are entitled to are not to be secured on slender salaries, because private interests bid high for services worth the price. The weakness of govern ment IS often due to the fact that salary compensations are often too low to attract candidates of real worth. There is more economy in paying good salaries to the competent than low salaries to the incompetent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
AS TO COMMISSARY CHECKS

The senate committee has adversely voted on the "commissary check" bill. The equity lies in the employees right In the matter. It was brought out in the discussion that in certain con- panies an employe may receive his "check' at one window and walk over to another in the same office and be obliged to pay ten per cent. discount to have it cashed. That is indefensi- ble. It is something that the law would prohibit bank or any reputable financial concern from doing. For tunately, most reputable firms in lief ferson county are not blamable for this practice.
 Hence, let the committee consider the equitable feature, which would be to protect the laborer against the greed that would mulct him of a tithe or more of his wages, merely because he IS financially at the mercy of in fluences stronger than his own eco homie situation. If the laborer is en- titled to the credit implied by the amount of the check, let him have that credit undiminished by any usury, and let him handle it in whatever manner best suits his own economic purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28

The low-browed, slothful, violent ele- ment do not make efficient workers, They are not of proper fibre and qual- ity for the development of good citi- zenship. They are borers from within, have no respect for constituted au- thority, are openly hostile to organ ized government, have no sympathy for American institutions and are a national menace. The percentage of the right kind of immigrants can safely be maintained under the laws the wrong kind should be rigidly and wholly excluded in the interests of the public safety and the public wet fare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
Should Be the Camsos
(Tuscaloosa News)

The city of Tuscaloosa is so sit. uated that it lies in the path of roads originating in the four cor ners of the county and equally in the path of trunk line roads which would carry residents of this county to other cities of impor- tance in the state. The greatest part of the travel. by far, in this county will be into Tuscaloosa. There is every reason why Tusca- ioosa should be the center of the county's' system of roads, and es- pecially so when all the trunk lines in this center of the state will concentrate in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
All Should Help
(Anniston Star)


 The menace of the boil weevil can be greatly reduced and pos- sibly removed if the Southern cot ton growers all will join in the fight against the pest which Is de- stroying the South's great staple crop. The fight cannot be made effective if a few farmers in a community use the means that have been discovered for destroy ing the weevil and the other far mers in the same community do nothing to combat the pest. It has been determined that the wee- vii can be checked in it's work by use of calcium arsenate. and per- haps by other means, and a great number of Southern farmers are now at work trying to rid their fields of the weevil menace. Un- less all do this, however, the weevil cannot be successfully checked in its work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
10 FAVOR1TE BOOKS
(As chosen by Ruth Sawyer, pro-

fessiOnnl story teller and writer) The Letters of Walter Page. The Mind in the Making (Robin- son).
 The Unconscious Mind (Pierce). Vehement Flame (Margaret De- land).
 Don Roderiguez (Dunsany). Memoirs of a Midget (Walter de la Mare).
 My Lady of the Chimney Ger ner (Alexander Irvine).
 Washer at the Ford (Fiona Mac leod).
 Four Winds of Erin (Ethna Car berry).
 Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Graham). Copyright. 1923. in United States and Great Britain for The Age Herald by the North American Newspaper Alliance. All rights reserved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
An Excellent Trade

(New York HeraId)
 The imports and exports in the fiscal year of 1923. which ended June 30, were valued at s7754,- 969,574. On their face these fig ures indicate an excellent trade. They were S1.376, 100000 In excess of the total foreign trade of the preceding fiscal year. Further, they were s3,476,o ,o00, 900, or eighty one per cent, in excess of the to- tai foreign trade in the fiscal year 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
Fighting n Great Danger

NbduSuen Journal)
 Tuberculosis demands a terrible toll in Alabama. It is we'll known fact that tuberculosis is preVentable and curable. This an- nual sacrifice of life can be stopped, to very large degree, If the state will put forth the proper effort looking to that end. This is one appropriation, we be- IleVe, which the people will favor. It means the erection of a sanita- rum where those who are af- fllcted can recover, and through which those who are not afflicted may be protected from taking the disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
PRESS COMMENT
 ON BUSINESS
Signs of Thrift
(New York Herald)


 The increase in life insurance and in savings bank deposits are renewed evidence of the strong economic position of the American people. Savings alone were aug mented s6So,000,000 during 1922, while the new business written by forty leading insurance companies showed gain of s760,000,000, or twenty-four per cent, during the first six month of 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
THE PARAGRAPHERS
No Cause to Fear
(New York Herald)

A Washington dispatch says that the public printer has decided to stop printing the Navy Year Book and the Official Register, but few citizens need fear that they will be deprived of their rep resentatives' speeches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
COL. VIM. B. LEEDY

A Confederate soldier who served gallantly, later dignified and honor able Southern business man, building up on the courage and spirit that devastation wrought by the war had not taken from him, Colonel William B. Leedy, whose death is mourned by Birmingham, was fine type of the men who helped rehabilitate the mate rial South. For thirty-six years he was useful citizen of Birmingham, keep ing pace with it's progress and main taining vigor and sprightliness of mind and purpose to the end of his long life. A good business man he was, also one of wit and courtesy, gra- cious to men and women. He shared with other pioneers the Responsibility of the struggling city, and his saga cious counsel was always of value. The memory of Colonel Leedy and those like him who have gone before is one of Birmingham's esteemed her itages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
A Striking Record

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 Since January l more cotton has been manufactured and consumed in this country than in any pre- vious six months in the history of this country. Pig iron production Is the largest ever recorded and so also Is steel ingots production. More locomotives have been made and delivered and more thrilled orders for locomotives are on the books of the manufacturers than ever before. Only once has the production of anthracite coal ever exceeded the output of the last six months, and with only two excep- tions the output of the bituminous mines is the greatest on record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
Law Enforcement Needed
(Brandon Times)

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 The reason why so many men and women are defyfng the law and continually and openly violat- ing it may be found in th2. fact that they are not properly pun ished when they are caught and brought into court. The very foundation of our government and the only safeguard society has Is at stake, for unless the sovereign ty of the law is upheld, our na- tion cannot long endure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-28
HAVE BEEN KNOWN
(Liberty Press)

Just about the time a man con cludes to make a prizefighter of his son the promoters announce that the day of big purse is past and fighters will hereafter have to work on the cost plus plan. And still. people have been known to make money even on that plan.