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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS

Some senators profess to be greatly in censed at the interview given out by Stanley Baldwin, British chancellor, on his. return to London, in which he stated that the matter of refunding the British debt was in the hands of politicians in congress, and inti- mated that if it were not for these same politicians the question might have been set tied by the American and British commis- sioners. There is no need to be especially pioued at MT. Baldwin, for he is only repeat long been saying. Indeed, the administration itself has already stated that the restrictions placed on the debt commission by congress were proving barrier to a settlement. There is no reason why the, commission or the American people should feel that asper- sions have been cast upon them by the Brit ish chancellor. He has placed the blame where it belongs.
 The chancellor's assertion that the debt can only be refunded on terms agreeable to congress is true, as well as the statement that the trouble lay, not with the admins tration and the American commission, but with congress. The senate uproar is merely another illustration of the tendency in the United States senate to hamper the adminis- tration.in in the conduct of our foreign affairs, a tendency which had disastrous results dur ing MT. Wilson's administration and is prov ing handicap to MT. Harding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
BoLsHEVIsM,s NEW ROLE

Has at last something good come out Of bolsheyist Russia? Whether their motives were entirely dsinterested or not, the Rus sian delegates at Lausanne played clever stroke of diplomacy and suggested possible solution to one of the vexatious problems of the conference when they offered as asy lum to the Armenians the regions of the Don and Kuban rivers in southwest Russia This is rich agricultural country where a number of Armenian refugees from the Near East are already prospering as far mers. The Moscow government does not propose, however, to grant the Armenians autonomous government. In the circum- stances, that could hardly be expected What it does offer to approximately 200,- 900 Armenians is free use of land belonging to the state, on condition that they become Russian subjects. The Armenians have never before had made to them a proposal on the face of it so advantageous. There would possibly be no objection on their part to meeting the terms of Russia.
 Since it appears improbable that an inde- pendent Armenian state will be set up any where this suggestion of the Russians offers a way out of a difficulty which promised to be one of the unsolved questions on the agenda of the Lausanne conference. The Armenians will not be disposed to inquire too closely into the reasons which led to this show of bqlshevist generosity. They seem to have literally jumped at the chance and the Armenian delegates announce that they have accepted the offer with gratitude. The expense of transporting suuch large number of people and installing them in their new home will be considerable, and the Moscow government makes it clear that other countries will have to finance the Armenian hegra. Perhaps there is an idea in the minds off both the Russians and the Armenians that help will be forthcoming from America. It is the custom of Europe to look in this direction when philanthropies on large scale are being discussed Russia would be willing to take the credit, if we pay the bill.
 There is irony, as well as humor, in the spectacle of the Russians, who have been treated as outsiders and shown scant con- sideration at Lausanne, making what appears to be a generous and constructive proposal which may save the conference from being a total failure. In an atmosphere of sell fishness and distrust they pose as the po- tential saviors of the Armenians. Incident ally, they have put the other nations in a rather awkward position by an offer that is on it's face, generous and humane. Red Russia in the role of an international Santa Claus is something new in troubled world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
GETTING THE RUHR COAL

In spite of strikes in the Ruhr, which now involve industries, transportation and tele- graph lines, there can be no doubt of Frances ability to get coal out of the valley. If Germans refuse to work the mines, she can bring miners fronls elsewhere, as she is al
 ready reported to be doing. What the Ger mans have done in the Ruhr can be done by the French. There may be no necessity of importing large numbers of workmen, how ever A dispatch from Dusseldorf states that the miners seem to be generally at work and two-thirds of the normal coal supply aspects of the occupation are concerned, it seems to be question as to how much longer France will give the Germans to make up their minds whether or not they will CO., operate with the French authorities. A very significant statement was made Dy Premier Poincare, who said that the French troops would remain in the Ruhr only unti. repara- tions were paid. That should have a tran utilizing effect on the Germans who seem to fear that France is bent on retaining per manent control. On the other hand. Fritz Thyssen says that "the people of the Ruhr form compact unit in their determination to resist French encroachments and under no circumstances will they give in" But the force strikes an immovable body. France has the power to enforce her determination; Germany has not the power to resist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

fought. Small wonder that there were sighs and heavy hearts in the crowd that watched "Old Glory" descend and the French tri-color go up in it's place! Was there ever before case where the soldiers of a victo- rious army occupied the territory of com quered people and were viewed more as friends and protectors than as enemies? Almost at their first appearance on the Rhine, the Americans won popularity which they retained to the last. That speaks well for our soldiers and their officers. In the maze of stupidity, selfishness and in- trigue which have afflicted Europe for four years, the conduct of the American soldiers on the Rhine was an inspiring example of moderation and good will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
CONSERVE THE FORESTS

Resources of all kinds have been so plen- tiful in this country that there seemed no possibility of exhausting them. No thought until lately was even given to such an event. uality. The riches of the earth were simply here, perennial and inexhaustible And we have been spending these riches recklessly, prodigally, as though bounteous nature would somehow magically continue forever to supply the demands of our extravaganza and our waste. But sharply we are coming to realize that this is not so, that the treasures some cases not far from exhaustion. Notably is this true of timber, to which of all things we were until recently accustomed to refev as inexhaustible. At Montgomery members of the Southern Forestry Congress are urg. ing the immediate inauguration of a refor- estration program, without which, we arc warned, the southern states will in very few years be entirely denuded of timber. To be convinced that this is literally true it is only necessary to have slight knowledge of the depletion of forests in Alabama. Such inroads have been made in them that the lumber business of this state has now dropped far below its former volume The forests have largely been used up, with no thought of replenishing them. Refores- tation, on broad and adequate scale, is one of the most urgent needs of Alabama and the south. It is hoped that such plan will be put in operation as promptly as pos sible Otherwise, one of our staple indus tries will he in serious case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
BALANCING OUR ACCOUNTS

In a message to the governments "busi- ness organizations" President Harding said that, for the first time since 1916, the na- tions income and expenditures will prob ably balance at the end of the fiscal year. The treasury department previously made a similar announcement, giving to the Ameri- can people the gratifying assurance that progress is being made at Washington in eliminating waste and extravaganza in hand ling public funds. MT. Harding calls atten- tion to the fact that instead of an estimated deficit of $698, 1000 OOO, at the beginning of the fiscal year, economy had reduced it to 92,00000O. Nevertheless, continued CO.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
TRAFFIC BUREAUS JUSTIFIED

When it is borne in mind that the ap. proximately $9O0,00O saved the shipper members of the Birmingham Traffic Bureau in less than six years through collection on claims for overcharge and loss and damage in transit is only small portion of the ser vice rendered, the importance of such or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
Convict Lease System

tIauSden Evenlng JournaD
 Some of us, perhaps, may live to see the convict lease system abol- ished in Alabama. Some of us have been living many years in hopes of such happy circumstance. One legislature after another has investigated the lease system and charges of cruelty in connection with it. One legislature after an- other has taken some step to abol- ish 1t at some future date, but none has taken the bull by the horns and actually done away with the sys- tenn. We hear a great deal about the loss in revenue which results from abolishing the convict lease system. At the same time, we might recover part of that loss by saving the expense of these quad rennial investigations, as well as the, cost of lengthy consideration of the question by each new legisla- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

Von Ludendorff charges that France is trying to ruin Germany. As all the world knows, Won Ludendorff had no part in try ing to ruin France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
The Torch Bearer

There is bill in the Alabama legislature providing for civil service examinations for policemen and firemen. Somebody is al- ways trying to take the joy out of politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

The Turk may be dreaming in his tent of a war with Great Britain, but he'd better think twice before trying to make that dream come true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
Alabama Press
Flaw in Port Amendment

NOcuttSDor0 fregftSSlVe ABeJ
 The Birmingham Age-Herald says in an editorial that this is no time for post mortems or discus sions as to how it happened, or heap ing abuse on those who are respon- sible. We can't help saying that it is certainly regrettable that our legislators do not pay more atten- tion to the drafting of constitu- tional amendments at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
Cotton Still the Ready Money
 Annictnn StarA

Cotton still is Alabama's great ready-money crop and doubtless will continue to be such indefinite ly. It's value as money crop $ being enhanced by the modern sell ing methods adopted by many Ala bama farmers and by the wisdom farmers are showing in producing more food crops along with cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

Greeks of the class of 1923 have been ordered to hold themselves ready to answer call to the colors. After their recent ex- perence perhaps some of them will be color blind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
A Dream

I had a dream of horror in
 The middle of the night. It woke me up and caused my skin To shimmy with alright. It held me rooted to the spot
 In agonies of doubt, And now 1 can't remember what The dream was all about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
She's Knocking" Rv REV. H. C. OFFERMAN

10 you knock" when you are going up a steep grade?
 You may be loaded with excess baggage-useless truck that ouglt to be thrown off.
 You may be choked up with lot of carbon-all kinds of thoughts, and ideas, and nonsense, that are worse than useless.
 Perhaps your spark is too far ad- vanced. and you are forcing your self beyond what you ought.
 Perhaps it is because you want to go too fast. Make haste slowly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

Accustomed to hard knocks at home, the United States is representative to adverse criticism from abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
The Peoples Forum
Relieves blll Unfair
To the kaILor of Inc Age-deralt

To the EalLor of Inc Age-Herald:
 Several SunoayS ago 1 read an article In your paper about a bill socIatlon 1Ur the supervision of all the legal profession and agaln on yesterday the same Dnt IS touched. Only one paragraph ot this DlH as read by me IS ol Interest, and While frankly admitting that IL comes Ill conflict With my business, be- lleve 1t Will place burden on the public that Is unfair. Inc para sfapn reIers to bankers, business men and others preparing deeds and other real estate papers. 1 am real estate man ana write many deeds and mortgages for my office clients and often charges Tor them are not made because they are the result ot trades consunleCeu Tor them by me. If this bill goes through with the provision, it will mean that lawyers can slG III thelr office and command that all legal papers of whatsoever nature must Ue brought to them ana rneir 1ees will not be less than 50, and up to S25, and will mean that my chents ana o6ners m my hne illuoc ei.ner pay the bills or cause our clients to put up the additional cost. do not think 1t far to make bill com polling man to go to certain set of men and be compelled to submit to their fees when the work is not really more Tn Cnelr line than 16 IS in the business of a reai estate deal- er's. If this bill IS passed 1t will mean much in fees to the lawyers and an additional cost to the men who sell and deal with their real estate. If this bill be just and honorable, why should not we real estate men secure the adoption of a law compelling the transactions of all real estate transfers through our office in order that we may secure commissions never earned by us! We would have the best thing possl- ble if we could compel men to di- vide with us whether we were di- rectly connected with the sale of the property or not.
 J. A. THORNHILL.
 Albany, Ala, Jan. 29, 1923.
 Invites Discussion
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald 1:
 MT. Frank Stevens letter in your issue of the 18th impressed the vii ter with the fact that the matter of combining the city and county officials of Greater Birmingham to be to the betterment of all con- cerned. I would cite you to the city and county of Denver, which covers an area of fifty-nine and a quarter miles. The sheriff fills the position of chief of police, and other county and city officials are likewise combined, thereby showing marked saving and duplication of salaries. It will be granted, of course, that the strongest opposition to a move ment of this nature would come from the legal fraternity. It would be quite enlightening, indeed, to have comments through your col umns upon this proposition.
 CHARLES G. DAVIS.
 Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 29, 1928.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
Mills Coming South

NdduSuell Ddlly llHleS-NeWSt
 After a number of years of study and investigation the New England cotton mill owners have decided that the best location in the country for cotton mills is in the southern states, in the heart of the cotton raising territory, where raw mate rial can be had at their very doors and where labor conditions are more favorable than in the eastern states. It is but natural that these men who are at the head of the biggest cotton mills in the country, should come to this decision after due investigation, for here they have everything that is required in the manufacture of cloth, less an enor- nous freight; where labor is more plentiful and where climatic condi- tions are considerably in their fa- vor in many respects. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
A SHARP DISCREPANCY
(ChattanOoga Times)

NOfI1oVu1IVO5H T IlIfCoT
 On January IS the carriers of the country claimed to have 28,282 cars ready for business that were not needed by the shippers. On the same day the shippers ,Vaimed they wanted 73,342 cars more than could be supplied. There would seem to be reasons why the roads and the shippers should make their claims more nearly "cohere," as it were.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
The Song and the Singer

The other day there came my way a critic fierce and drowning, who said to me- "You will agree you cannot write like Browning. Your trousers bag, your coats rag, your hat is out of season; you're such a fright you cannot write a thing with rhyme or reason" Quite true," said I I,AtT can't deny my clothes are quite unsght- ly, but still in spite of that I write some things I may call sprightly. I hold it wrong to judge song by measure of the singer. The sweetest chime swings out of time when rung by careless ringer. Poor Bobby Burns is said by turns to hae got unco happy, but grander song you'd search for long than he made, OCT the happy And so I hold it true as gold because of careless ringer that it is wrong to judge a song by measure of the singer. And shall say that parrot gay sings sweeter than the linnet, the sober coat scarlet coat must have more music in it? An, no. for shame; what's in name? A linnet, small and lowly, may sing song more true and strong and pure and sweet and holy. And so I hold it true as gold, be- cause of careless ringer, that it is wrong to judge song by measure of the singer."- Stanwood.
 Dear Torch Bearer: Just friendly warning. These axe men may get you if you don't watch out. They almost got policeman last night.-Sid
 Wonder how they happened to run across a policeman?
 We respectfully suggest that the comms- sioner of police take vacation-and put the chief in charge.
 Russians who devoured their most proms- ing cats are now reported as wondering what to do about an invasion of rats. It would have been better to have devoured the rats first.
 The Turks are said to be annoyed because so much time has been lost at Lausanne. Yet we used to think that time meant noth- ing much to the Turk.
 The Bolsheviks are inviting the Armen- ians to some on over and settle the lands once occupied by the victims of Bolshevism. Well, it may be relief to the Armenlans merely to change their form of oppression.
 we are tolu IHdt peiIdSrd comes rom drinking soft water from clay soils contain ing no alkali. Evidently the disease comes within the scope of the geological survey. But how about those persons living on lime stone formation who obstinatey persist in having pellagra?
 A Truly Mammoth Exhibit Dear Torch Bearer: Anon is off tonight Therefore it devolves upon me to offer you the following from our correspondent at Davenport, descriptive of the "finest colec- tion of paintings in Iowa. just presented to the town: "Many of them are immense canvases, large enough to cover the wall of an ordinary home. Others are encased in mammoth frames weighing quarter of ton." Maybe some of the frames are gilded too.-Newlead Anon. Strategy There was a man in our town And he was wondrous wise.
 He grew a long and heavy beard To hide his Christmas ties. !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
On Election Laws. (Dothan Eagle)

The present plans of casting bal lots in Alabama is not pleasing at all, and one man has introduced bill in the legislative to abolish the second choice vote. This bill will probably be passed, for every leg islature feels that something should be done to improve the election laws of the state, but none will be passed that will prove entirely sat isfactory. No state in the union, so far as we know, has a satisfac- tory election law, and probably there never will be such law.
 Sufferers From Tuberculosis
 (Tuscumbia Alabamian Dispatch)
 A bill will be introduced in the legislature in Montgomery to pro- vide for state tuberculosis sana- torium. This is good move and should have the hearty support of every citizen in Alabama. Think of the thousands of afflicted peo- pie in our great state who must droop and die for lack of proper medical attention, and quarters constructed in such manner as to bring relief to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
The Good of Farm Bureau

IHuntSVllIe NeWS)
 The News believes that the Farm Bureau is destined to do big things in Madison county. The first years activities in the county are en- couraging in every respect and the coming years accomplishments are expected to be even greater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

In comparison with the British debt to the his grocer is a trifling sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

The University of Chicago's seismograph recently recorded an earthquake; but it was probably not due to William Hale Thomp- sons announcement that he would withdraw from public life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31
A Truly Mammoth Exhibit
Strategy

There was man in our town
 And he was wondrous wise. He grew long and heavy beard To hide his Christmas ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

There is this difference, however: The average citizen has to pay his grocery bill.
 We shouldn't mind owing five or six bil- lion dollars, if we didn't have to pay it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-31

Pay your poll-tax, hang it!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-13

date is as follows: first grade 81,
second %, third 80, fourth 80,
fifth 33, sixth 81, seventh 80,
eighth %, ninth IL, tenth s,
eleventh 5, twelfth 5.
The enrolment was increased
by two this week: Marie Chris
Jensen took up her sixth grade
work and Anna Rasmussen from
the Bear Creek school in District
No. 5, entered high school.
Tuesday forenoon the Danish
classes were offered an extra
treat, Mr.. Vedde, president of
a folk high school in Denmark,
talked to all the classes. A num-
Der of the children heard him
again Wednesday evening in the
assembly hall.
Wednesday during the last e
less period a number of the girls
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-13

The Askov Hardware Co. has
secured the local agency of the
Chevrolet car.
Several members of the j. P.
Jacobsen family from Mortified,
visited here over Sunday with
relatives.
Anton Christensen who is
spending some time in America
as representative from the Dan
ish government for the purpose
of studying ways of American
agriculture, especially farm ma
chinery and implements, was in
Askov Sunday and Monday, a
guest at the L. Mosbak home.
Mr.. Christensen spoke briefly at
the festival in the park Sunday
afternoon.
Editor Elias Nordgren of North
Branch, who is also an appraiser
for the new Minnesota Rural
Credit Bureau, was in Askov to-
day appraising a few farms
where applications for state
loans have been made. Mr..
Nordgren is appraising in three
or four of his nearest counties
and says that farmers are taking
to the new state loans in good
shape, he having already ap-
praised about Is applications and
has many more to work on. The
American acknowledges a fra
ternal call.