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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Poor Boys Who
 Became Famous Rv ERENEpICK AOIIK LAW
Paul De Chaillu
By FREDERICK

Many people today remember a short, pleasant faced little man who gave lectures throughout the United States, telling about his most un- usual experiences in opening up the unknown regions of Africa. Al most every man and woman, and every boy and girl, has read Du Chaillu's stories of the Gorilla coun- try, of the land of the dwarfs, and of wild adventures m the thickest jungles of Africa. In fact, the sto- ries he told were so fantastic, so unbelievable, that he was regarded as a sort of GulIiver wno told trav. elers' tales rather than the truth People gave his books to children to read, and laughed at his accounts. It is good to know that Du Chaillu lived to see his stories proved true. Now, in the museums of natural his- tory, any one may look upon mount ed gorillas; and the flies of the Geographic Magazine have. many times presented pictures of African pygmies.
 Du Chaillu's father was an ad- venturous wandering trader, who worked for French firm. He took his little son Paul with him to the savage and unhealthfuI west coast of Africa, where there was every chance that the boy would die of fever or be killed by natives or wild animals. Certainly there was no opportunity for the boy to gain an education. If he liveo ne might hope to become hunter or perhaps a trader like his father. Neverthe- less. he did gain an education, and he lived to write books that are on the shelves of practically every li- brary in the world. There were missionaries on the west coast of Africa, and from them the boy gained ability to read and write, and a stimulus to study and investi- gation. He set out to learn more about the great forests and the strange natives and to write about them. Because he learned to write simply and clearly, the Philadelphia Academy of Sciences sent him to explore unknown Africa. For years he treaded the jungles, daring all dangers, and writing brilliant books that everyone should read. In la ter life he travelled in Scandinavia and wrote of the midnight sun. In spite of his greatness he was al- ways modest and unassuming, as all who saw him will remember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

or by the fear of the pestilences which car ried off his fellows. Even at this late day, long after man has discovered the cause of his danger and how to combat it, there is hesitation to spend the paltry few dollars science considers necessary for the purpose. Birmingham health leaders, however, have determined that the time has come to call halt upon the menace of the mosquito, and to rid this industrial community, in need of all the strength of it's manhood and woman hood, from this drain upon it's energy and ability to produce. The campaign deserves the fullest cooperation and effort on the part of the entire population, for man is about to turn and give battle to this an cient, hereditary enemy that has long driven him wanderer on the earth and long taken toll of his very life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
MrMRER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
Telephone Main 4eoo
ALABAMA COAL INQUIRY

There should be nothing painful to the coal industry of Alabama in the diagnosis about to be made by the distinguished mem- bers of the coal commission who come to Birmingham today. The symptoms are to be studied, and if pathological condition is discovered due note will be made of it, for the formulation of remedy. Applica- tion of the remedy, it is true, may be pain full, especially if it involves surgery of any sort. Any attempt of the patient to con- ceal facts or to hide evidences of ament would lead the dagnostcians unerrngly to the spot that needs particular examination. The shortest way to the health of the indus try therefore, is such cooperation on the part of the patient as will afford the sures. index of the actual condition. There is every indication that the industry will cheerfully furnish such cooperation. The purpose is the ultimate welfare of the industry in har- mony with the greatest good to the greatest number. At present the coal industry in general is subject to spasms, valvular troubles, syncope, dilatation, and such kin dred and consequent irregularities in- terfere greatly with it's vital functions. The industry in Alabama is so young that it is not thought that the evils deepseated or chronic as to require major incisions or extreme treatment.
 It is believed that the members of the commission who come to Birmingham will have iii mind the mutual welfare of the industry and the public. Their names are such as to inspire confidence. John Hays Hammond is one of the worlds foremost mining engineers with record of success fu administration that entities him to position of eminence and his opinion to the respectful consideration of the most learned and experienced. The broad, fair and lib eral mind of former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall has given his decisions an au- thority that compel attention and respect. Mr. Clark Howell, as editor and publisher, is on record before the people in manner that inspires well-founded confidence in his vision and sincerity. The examination of Aabamas coal industry is in good and cap- able hands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
 AN EARLY ANCESTOR?

G. Elliott Smith, professor of anatomy in the University of London, and noted anthropologst indulges in what a layman might suspect is flight of fancy, inspired by the discovery in Patagonia of human skull of the Tertiary period, supposedly millions of years distant. Other scientific men have expressed some doubt that the skull is what it's finder, Dr. J. c. Wolf, claims it to be- but Dr. Smith is apparently convinced. He not only thinks it possible that this "oldest human fossl' belonged to a primitive man who lived in the Pliocene era, but he visuaizes him in his daily life, SO that we, who live so many aeons after that period of time, may see what manner of being it was who walked abroad in the world, but little removed in intelligence from the anthropoid ape.
 This creature, says Dr. Smith, lived on berries, roots, eggs and small mammals, which were probably knocked down with sticks and stones, as he had no other weapons and was not acquainted with fire. He was also homogeneous in his marital rela- ton, although he may have changed wives at frequent intervals, a practice which is 
 ance of the divorce court. His skull was about twice the size on an apes skull, but he had such limited vocabulary that his sentences consisted of not more than two or three words. He knew little more of what was going on around him than the an thropoid ape and could better provide for his creature comforts but there was not much difference between the two. Dr. Smith pie lures the environment in which this early man lived by saying America in those days was overrun by antelope, the forebears of the camel, hippopotam, elephants, small TO- dents now extinct and mastodons.
 Of the animal life in past ages science has plenty of evidence to go 5y in fossil re- mains. The Tertiary man is more shadowy and indistinct, but if the Patagonian skull proves that he once existed, another fasci- hating and debatabe chapter will be added to the remote history of the human race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Peace of Mind" Bv REV. H. C. OFFERMAN

After you have come to yourself you must move quickly to cover uu past mistakes.
 Why do not more people expert ence happiness?
 You must really want.to De happy before you can be happy.
 And so, there can be sunshine and roses for you every day, if you wish it.
 Be sure and want happiness.
 Pray for an enjoyable life; know that all is in Gods power; do not worry over the unchangeable, and go your way guided by your best thoughts and principles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
A Timely Editorial
Inconsistent Protesters (Brooklyn Eagle)

Nothing so far has thrown a stronger light upon Americas anom- alous attitude toward Europe than the mass meeting staged at Madison Square Garden on 1husrady night as a protest against the French in- vasion of the kuhr. Judge Cohalan sounded the keynote of the gather ing when he declared that it was not enough for America to protest against the French action. We should intervene in earnest, and not only drive the French from the Ruhr, but force them out of Alsace and Lorraine and restore these pro- vinces to Germany!
 It is true that several distinguish ed orators who were invited to ad- dress the meeting 0ecIined, and there were some notable absentees who thought it advisable to write instead of appearing personally, but most of those who actually ap- peared or wrote sympathetically of the purposes of the meeting echoed the sentiments of Judge Cohalan. They wanted the United States not merely to protest against the French invasion, but to do something about it.
 Almost without exception these exhortations came from men who opposed American intervention in the war and have since argued in season and out that the United States should have nothing to do with Europe. They were loudest in condemning American participation in the making of peace and have al- ways opposed any move that would lead this government to resume a speaking acquaintance with the Eu- ropean nations.
 From most of these ieather-lung- ed trouble-makers nothing more was to be expected. Their attitude to- ward this question has sprung from the hatred of Great Britain or love of Germany. They are merely prov ing what was known all the time, that there wss TO sincerity in their campaign to prevent the United States from joining in the work of European rehabilitation. Their sole purpose was to strike a blow for Germany or against Great Britain.
 Senator Borah we credit with sincerity as well as courage. He opposed the Versailles treaty and fought against the League of Ma tions because he believed it was wrong for this country to become party to either. That he has since become convinced that America can not remain aloof from the rest of the world is only natural, and his courageous reversal of his attitude toward international affairs is to his credit. But Senator Borah should realize that he is being used by men whose motives are vastly different from his own.
 The administration, of course, will not be stirred to action by pro- German mass meetings. It is never at loss for reason to support do- nothing policy. If it were, the re- buke administered to the meeting by Martin w. Littleton might serve. MT. Littleton told the protestants that if they would not guarantee France her. security they should mind their own business. Perhaps it is to avoid such rebuke as this that MT. Hughes refrains from pro- testing to France,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Hearts-$7O,2O


 Dear Torch Bearer: I am sick. I am laid out in a nice white bed. There is list of friends and relatives" on my dresser. A waiting list. People speak in whispers. I have heart trouble. I am face to face with the romantic idea of dropping dead almost any time or anywhere, from now on. Which means l must always wear my "best" and serene smile. Outside of that Il read your column-you put forth a tantalizing invitation. You say broken heart is worth six cents and ask your read CTS to tell you what theirs is worth. I never knew. Maybe my heart isn't broken-any- howl found out what it is worth to keep it all together and hammering out regular tattoo. l submit forthwith:
 Medicine-$7.20. Doctor-$27.5O. Nurse -$35.50. Which equals $70.2O.
 And that ain't all. I am still in bed. And the old heart is doing flipflops along with it's Marathon.-Frances.
 Undertaken pinched with 800 quarts of likker in his possession" That man is an efficiency expert. He gets em coming and going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
J1s:1oRe6kBEARER

The other day we went into Birmingham eating house and ordered small steak. After about twenty minutes the waiter came and told us the small steaks were all gone. That's what We call service. Just think how carefully they must have searched to spend twenty minutes at it. We compromised by telling the waiter to take large steak and carve small one off of it.
 He did. He carved it off of the steak and added it on to the price. We think there must be something in this vegctarianism
 Street Car Pest
 A guy despise
 And loath and scorn
 Is the one who steps
 On my pet corn. -B. P. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

some other trick is played on Andy. The people of this country who expressed them selves in favor of Gump for congressman at-large, are glad to know that Andy is again at large and able to combat those who impose upon him, even though they be of his own household.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Looks Like Underwood
(Montgomery Times)

The reception of the mention of the name of Senator Underwood has met a most cordial ana astonishing unanimity in all parts of the coun- try, and the south has been especial ly enthused over the probability of having southern man in the White
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Rare Kind of Hen
(Roanoke Leader)

(KOanOke LeaderJ
 The Leader would like to learn the strain of chicken extant in Line vile, where hen is said to have gone into the newspaper office and laid four eggs in four consecutive days, up to last reports. Shoo her over this way, Brother Pirkle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
The Pass and Automobile
(OZark Southern Starl

(Uzark Southern Star)
 Owning railroad pass is like owning an automobile: it induces unnecessary travel and useless ex- pense. Perhaps a country editor IS better off without either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Alabama Press
White Leshorn Brings Cash
(Lineville Headlight)

The White Leghorn variety is fur nishing the cash for this section. The big shipments every day make it look altogether q poultry indus try for Lineville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
For Community Service
Shelby County Reporter)

NOHtIUy OOuHCy NepOrCerI
 We need'to encourage the dispo- sition on the part of our people to organize for community service. There is so much to be done that will make our communities better places in which to live, and which will enabe our county to take it's rightful place among the leaders in Alabama; and these things can be done only by united effort. Let's have everywhere "a strong pull and pull all together" for the nome community and for Shelby county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
More Soil Improvement

(oheIDy county Reporter)
 One encouraging sign of our times is the greatly increased in- terest in building up and improving the soil. More cover crops are be- ing grown and more terracing be- ing done than in former years. The increased interest in dairying will mean the keeping of more cows which in turn will mean larger quantities of barn yard fertilizer, the best and the cheapest to be had. These three, cover crops, terraces and fertilizers, will bring permanent soil improvement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

When gasoline goes to one dollar gallon some folks will have to economize on their grocery bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

They are still arguing about the federal . reserve board and its deflation policy. Yet the crisis is past, and prosperity is back again strong as ever. What boots it who did the damage, if no damage was done?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

The sixty-seventh congress has left most of it's work for the sixty-eighth congress to attend to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

MT. Harvey has been aptly described as the "leak in the state department" Since it is hard to tell which is leak and which is Harvey, the harm is all the greater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

The reserve board says that American in dustry "shows healthy tone" Yes, almost a purring tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

With cotton at thirty cents, the South fears not the boil weevil or anybody else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
FLAPPERS VS. CAVEMEN /No,,, No,,l, Tr,L,po\

There is even more truth than picturesqueness in the statement of one ot the associate curators of the American Museum of Natural His tory that the female of the modern human species is more deadly to the animal kingdom than was the male of the tayeman period. In the old days-that is, good many thou
 sands or hundreds of thousands of years ago-skins of animals were necessaries rather than luxuries. They often furnished the only cloth- ing worn, whether by men or wom- en. Today hunters anc trappers cater to the craze for fur which is created by the fancies of fashion makers. Every flapper must have her fur-piece to keep the sun off in summer, and so the hunt for any animal that has hair on its skin goes on with redoubled vigor. No fewer than 50,000,000 animals year, it is estimated, lay down their lives so that necks may be overheated. No race of cavemen, even in their lustiest days, could perform such an annual slaughter. Is it possible. as the curator suggests, that fash ion will be responsible for the an initiation of most of the fur-bear- ing mammals on the globe?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
AFFORD NOT THE QUESTION

(Kansas City StarJ Ramsay Mcdonald, British labor leader, thinks that if France can afford to maintain an army in the Ruhr she can afford to pay her debt to England. But maybe it isn't cage of what France can af- ford to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
The City Scribe

Before brand new Remington
 The young reporter sits. The cub, foxy lad is he,
 With keen and nimble wits. He gathers much and sundry news
 As here and there he fits. His head is clear and bright and strong, He earns whate'er he, can. He looks the whole world ih the eye
 He owes not any man. It won't be long till he's in debt
 From Beersheba unto Dan. Week in, week out, from morn till night He races through the loop A-trailing down the elusive beat
 And justly famous scoop Till he is known among the first
 Of all the scribbling troop. He gave his best-'twas all he had;
 They scooped him now and then Until discouraged, worn and out,
 He pushed a feeble pen. Something attempted-nothing done.
 They said q knew him when." Toiling, worrying, sorrowing,
 Onward through life he goes; He's near the end of his old rope
 His use is at it's close. He's just worn and useless scribe;
 He gets no sweet repose. Before the old, warped type machine
 He waits his ordained fate. For in his ancient heart he knows
 That he is out of date. The Welcome mat is on the floor,
 But it points toward the gate. Jim Lowder. One of our friends started to play golf the other day. He says he went around the nine hole course in about 1855 estimated Golf has been accused of interfering with som folks religion. But that isn't accurate. Golf is some folks religion. We've heard a lot about "golf widows" but from the number of wimmen we've seen on the links, we judge there are widowers too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Anniston's Pipe Shipments
(Anniston Starl

(Anniston Star)
 It is natural that Anniston's ship ments of cast iron pipe should lead all other southern cities, for this city has more pipe foundries than any other city in the country, and they are active. As cotton manu- featuring center, Annfston has for wears been prominent. and this in- dustry now is represented by nJne large plants, inclucmg two in Ok ford. These mills have demonstrat- ed that Anniston and its neighboring city, Oxford, are ideal locations for cotton manufacturing plants, while mills at Jacksonville and Piedmont add to the total in the county and prove that Calhoun has everything needed to make cotton manufacture within it's borders profitable. Tuscaloosa's Educational Chance
 (Tuscaloosa News)
 With the univers,cy here, an al- most priceless heritage to the chil- dren of this community, every cf- fort should be made and must be made to build here public school system second to none in the state. It must be worthy of the great state institution. It must start and equip and encourage the students Tn the grammar and high school grades in Tuscaloosa to take advantage of the university. The public scnoo! sys- tenn here must be such as will draw residents from other sections of the state to Tuscaloosa in order that children may acquire here foun- dation for tho c~ccntiona' eige4- tional facilities offered heze hY tie state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
THE AGE-H B R A L. D

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. pos.oiise ees second-cass matter under act ot congress ""i'A 6. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Golf has been accused of inte,

We've heard lot about "golf widows but from the number of wimmen we've seen ,n the links, we judge there are widowers too
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

One of our friends started to play golf tn. other day. He says he went around the nine hole course in about 1855 strokes-estimate
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-27

are that whatever it takes, there will
be fringes and braid-in gold or
bronze. as the pottery base is mounted
on a gold or bronze finished base.
The pictured lamps are typical of
the wide choice hat one has in her
lighting conveniences. The floor lamp
OF mahogany-it might as well be of
walnut-is beautifully carved as to
base. and fringed and ruched as to
shade. The lamp with the wrought
iron standard has a parchment shade,
gayly Observation-Disclosures fits into
the wrought iron scheme better than
silk and brocade. And apropos of
nothing-unless its spring-we have
the flower stand of wrought iron, its
tulips suggestive, perhaps, Of the
colors in the parchment shade.
Four lamps-alike only in respect
to the material OF their bases and
shades-give a hint of the variety in
table and boudoir lamps. The first Is
of mirror lacquer, and the silk shade
has deep fringe and a trimming Of
rolled velvet for decoration. The
other table lamp is Oriental as to
base-its cherry blossoms typical Of
the Land of the Rising Sun. Its shade
Is a bit unusual, for 1t departs from
the usual fashion and has simulated
drapes of the pleated material. edged
with braid, the points ending in a
braided ornament. The top is fin
ished with a. ruching of the material.
and altogether it is an unusually
lovely and effective lamp.
The smaller lamps are typical of
the bedroom or boudoir lamp, usually
more dainty in color and design than
the larger living room lamp. They
are designed to At into the general
color scheme of bedroom furnishings,
occupying a place Of prominence on
night stand or dressing table. Truly
indicative of what designers have
done to make beautiful our incidental
bits OF interior illumination. such
lamps may not only be lovely in
themselves, but they have ain added
object in that they display the at
fractions of the room they ornament.
and brow their softened, colorful
light into it's dusky corners.