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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
WANT TEETH IN LAW

LEAvENWORTH, Kas., Oct IT, Some one has made the anti-ciga- rette law in the state toothless and the w. c. T. U., here is rebelling. the state ". C. T. U. which is in convention here, declared Wndnes- day some action will be taken To put the teeth back into the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
CHICAGO CAN HAVE TIT

CHICAGO, oct. 17.-Chicago will be the new birth control capital' of America, Mrs. Margaret Sanger, leader and pinIneer of the birth con trol movement, announced Wednes- day. Chicago is going to have a birth control clinic, whether Health Commissioner Bundesen wants it or not" Mrs. Sanger declared, hinting that Bundesen, arch-foe of race sui- eide, didn't know what 1t was all about"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Roy Clay. ao to Miss Helen Mary craw- ford, l9.
 Charlie Tombelio. ss. to Mrs. Mathilda Tombeiio, 31.
 William wirt sawell, 25. to Miss Mary Adoline Peters, 21.
 Lawrence M Mcclure, 2l, Co Mrs. Hazel Bauer. zG.
 James coburn Boyd, q. to Miss Laura EuElce Fnrrar. i9.
 Dennis A. Vaughn, 2s, to Miss Pearl Robsrson, 2O
 Josepn E. Kisin. q. to Mary cecelia Hogan Fl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
DAvIs DRoPs DOWN

CHICAGO, Oct 17.-James J. Davis Secretary of Labor, arrived here late Wednesday afternoon after an air plans flight practically all the way from San Francisco. Pilot Gene SnH tn brought Davis from Omaha, Neb., in three hours and 53 minutes, despite a severe rainstorm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
coyELL CHANGES PLEA

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 17.-Arthur Coven, crippled astrologist who pleaded guilty to a charge of mur- dering his sister-in law, Mrs. Ebba Covell. at Bandon, Ore, has changed his plea to not guilty, according to information received here tonight from the district attorney of Coos county by Luke S. May, criminolo- gist Investigating the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
noUDINI RAPs sp1RIrUALIsM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. oct. Hilary Heudini, magician and escape artist, appearing on local vaudeville stage, says spiritualism is the bunk. Houdini spoke on "spiritualism" be- fore the students of Rockhurst cCl- Iege here Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
CAN'T HIND CONVICT

LEAVENWORTH Kas.. Got. IT, Leaving behind him not a single clue which will enable police to trace him, John E. Martin, bank bandit, who escaped late Thursday night from the state penitentiary at Lansing, was still fugitive Wednes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
LoUIsyILLE FIGHTERS WIN

WEST PALM BEACH. Fla. Oct. IT. Jimmy Finley of Louisville won every round of a 1G-round bout here tonight with Red shannon of New Orleans Young Ketchell, also of Louisville, knocked out K. o. Hop kins in the second round of another 10-round bout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
GIXEN 30 YEARS

SALIVA, Kas.. oct. 17.-Convicted on charges of transporting stolen motor cars, Henry Williams, better known to officers as Dick Foil,' was sentenced to 30 years in the state prison Wednesd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
AccusEp oT kILLINe CHuM

HOUSTON. Tex, Oct. 17.-Accused Of hitting his chum, John Smith, g. on the head with a stone and then pushing him to his death into the swimming hole" Pearl Dukes, If, went on trial Wednesday on 9 charge of assault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
LAST MINUTE NEWS BRIEFS
 OFF THE WIRE
SEE DEEP WAITER TO GULF

SBE UEEP WATER TO GULF
 CHICAGO, Oct. 17.-Speedy enact- ment of the Great Lakes-to-the-G Gulf waterways bill was prophecied by members of the Senate committee at a luncheon given here Wednesday by the Illinois Association of Com merce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
FRANK HAMILTON ILL.

Frank Hamilton, general manager of the Superior Pipe company of Bes- semer has just undergone a serious operation at the Birmingham Gen. eral hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
FIRE BUG BLAMED FOR PHENIX CITY BL E
City Officials Blamed For Reinstat
 ing Policemen

THENIX CITY. Ala, October IT, (Specia1) Expressing his belief that the fire. which burned to death three children here Saturday night, was not of incendiary origin. Chief j.. E. Copeland of the Columbus fire department this morning gave it as | his opinion that the tragedy was due to negligence.
 Chief A. E. Gullatt of the Phenix City. police department, however, re- iterated his belief that the Capps store building, on the second floor of which Mr. and Mrs. l. H., Hart and their three children lived was set afire. The @henix chief states that police were still continuing their in ! vestigation and, although no late de- velopments have been made, arrests are expected momentarily. It is re- ' ported that the steps of the building leading to the Capps quarters were soaked Nifh kerosene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18

nomically, are suggested as subjects of exhibits and essays.
 Friday Community Day." is given over to consideration of equal op- portunity in education for every boy and girl, the needs of the communi- ty as to public libraries and com muBity center.
 Saturday, Physical Education Day." is day for the study of the value of exercise, correct posture and heaitb habits. A Health Parade" of children is suggested by the bu- reau.
 The value of having all members of the community participate in the activities of the week is important, the bureau believes, No matter how large or small the community may be. Music and addresses, with va rious activities, such as physical edu- cation work and playground prot ects, should be included to attract adults.
 The bureau recently compiled for distribution a pamphlet regarding the programs suggested for the week. including data from which to work and guides for teachers, school officials, town government officials and others interested in the celebra- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
POLICE UNDER FIRE

The Phenix City police department went under fire again this morning when at a meeting of the local Inn provement league a resolution was adopted condemning the chief and the city commission in regard to the recent reins statement of two patrol men who were suspended after it was alleged that they were intoXi- cated while on duty. The resolution which. it is stated, will be presented to the commissioners at their next meeting warns the members of the body that the civic organization will right them to the last ditch" at the next election unless their actions be retracted. Rev. A. B. Carlton is pres ident of the Improvement league and several hundred PheniX citizens are on the rolls as members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
FIRE DAMAGES TREsTLE

Trains were able to cross the Gen. tral of Georgia trestle about two miles west tf Columbus inside of eight hours after 1t was damaged by fire early Tuesday morning. The trestle spans Holland creek and was constructed of steel and wood. It S not known whether the fire got it's start from sparks from passing lo- 'comotive or whether the fire was of incendiary origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-18
ni Is Named 70 Confer With Attorney General On Ol Industry
CASE GOES TO JURY

JASPER, Tenn, Oct. 17.--Argu- ments were completed in the case of James Thompson, accused of killing Dr. o. P. McNabb at Whitwell some months ago, in circuit court here this afternoon and the case went to the jury at a late hour. After wait ing for some time, Judge John T. Ralston ordered the jury locked Up and not to report until tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
STABILITY OF COTTON

A gratifying feature of the cotton season has been the steadiness with which the price has advanced and been maintained. Each advance has been justified by substantial demand based on actual mill operations and the available supply. There has been as lit- tie speculation as is possible in the market ing of any basic product. Cotton has re- ceived it's value because it has been cooper atively financed, warehoused and insured. It has been on a business basis. The year closed with prices at the highest point of the season, the mill takings large and southern mills the largest consumers. At the end of the year cotton was selling at more than 26 cents. This compares with 13 cents at the close of 1920 and Is cents at the close of 1921. It sold last week at twice the price brought in the same week in 1920 and at 50 per cent more than it brought at the same time in 1921.
 The higher prices of this season resulted from good marketing, although conditions calling for high prices existed to greater de- gree in the fall of 1921 than in the fall of 1922. The 1921 crop was very small one and there was 8 small carry-over. Prices did rise over the previous season, but they did not reach this seasons levels because not so much cotton was in the hands of the cooperative marketing associations in a position to market gradually and command the full value. The temporary setback from 26 to 25 cents in the late fall was rather better for cotton than otherwise, be- cause it served to prevent a runaway mar ket that might have had it's drastic reactions. Buyer and seller traded with mutual respect this season and that has been good for both The result is healthy situation with which to start a new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
CLOTHES AND THE MAN

Returning from Europe, Ambassador Harvey brings the pleasing intelligence that an American ambassador in ordinary full dress clothes is no longer lonesome or con spicuous at court functions. There was a time when the resplendent uniforms worn by other ambassadors made the American representative look odd and not particularly impressive, but the onward march of de- docracy, leaving thrones topping in its wake, has changed that. The gorgeously attired diplomat who resembles a character in a musical comedy still survives, but he is giving way to the soberly dressed civilian. If some of the gamor of diplomats is gone, there may be compensating advantages. After all, successful diplomacy is not mat ter of clothes, but of brains. Many of Flu ropes troubles are due to persons who had a weakness for uniforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
HIGH COST OF, FIRES

The fact that Birmingham's fire losses
 during the past year totaled nearly one mil lion dollars, an increase of $6O,437.S6 over 1921, is no reflection on the fire department,
 which has given loyal and efficient service, but it does indicate that there is need for greater vigilance on the part of property owners and individuals whose carelessness or failure to adopt safety devices may be blamed for large part of the annual de- struction caused by fire. Merely taking out insurance and trusting to luck is a mis- taken policy and is unfair to other property owners, since in the more congested parts of a city it is hard to confine the flames to one building. Other structures are dam aged and an entire block may be endangered by fire which spreads from the point of origin. Statistics show that most of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
AMERICANS NOT MISLED

In statement explaining why the Irish Free State government deemed it necessary irregulars, William Cosgrave says: "The shameful irregular propaganda now being carried on in America, is demonstration of the type of mind the government has to deal with.' Apparently, MT. Cosgrave exagger- ates the effect of the irregulars' attempts to create sympathy for their cause in the United States. The American people have fairly accurate knowledge of what is going on in Ireland. Their sympa thies are over whelmingly with the Free State and they have little patience with those misguided Irishmen who are carrying on a hopeless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
HIGH PAY OF A FOOTBALL
 TRAINER
he New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
 Through it's ambition for gridiron triumphs Salem, Mass, has started discussion which is spreading all through New England. Salem pays its mayor $500 year. Its superin- tendent of schools receives $4,200, the principal Of the high school $3,500, it's city councillors $500 each. Now it has engaged a coach for the high school football team at guar anteed salary of $5,600. It has gone to Haverhill and drought back Bill Frederick, a successful trainer of highly efficient elevens, at sal ary which will top the city pay roll and exceed the salaries that most of the pastors of tthe town receive. The school forums of New England hum with discussions of this state of affairs. Educators think they are face to face with new phase of a serious evil. Hitherto the fact that salaries of many football coaches exceeded those of the presidents of the colleges the teams of which they trained presented a problem for col leges alone. Now public high schools are confronted by the same situation. Some educators declare that the Salem case furnishes addi- tional evidence of an unhealthful overemphasis of sport in schools as well as colleges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
WHY NEGROES LEAVE FARMS

Owing to the failure of the negro tenant farmers in South Carolina to make money under boil weevil conditions they are leay- ing that state by the thousands for the north and west, seeking work where industrial plants offer high wages. The Columbia State says the movement is not an organized one, the negroes drifting from the farms by ones, two and threes, but their numbers in- crease when they reach the railroad termi- nals, so that extra cars are often necessary to accommodate them. There is no way to prevent this exodus except by enabling ne groes to earn a good livelihood on farms. It is almost as important that the southern negro be brought into the cooperative mar keting movement, diversified farming and other improved methods now being prac- ticed as the white farmer. It is to the in- terest of the whites of the south to improve the economic condition of the southern ne- gro farmer. That alone will keep him on the soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
ALERT PECAN GROWERS

The Central Alabama Pecan Growers Association, with headquarters at Selma, plans cooperative fertilization and spraying of the orchards of it's members this season. This industry has become an important one and warrants up-to-date methods in it's fur ther development. It is claimed that since the association has been formed and the growers have pooled their yields and sold comparatively they have realized Ss pei cent more for the same varieties of nuts than when they marketed individually They have also entered the foreign field, where higher prices are obtained than in the Unit ed States. There is money in every farm product where the merchant is in reach of a good market. When the individual can not reach a market unaided, he can do so through the cooperative movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
FRANCE IS NOT CONVINCED

The German chancellor, William Cuno, announced in a speech before the Hamburg bourse that Premier Poincare of France had rejected Franco-G German agreement, pro- posed by Germany, by which all the powers interested in the Rhine would pladge them- selves not to wage war on the others for a generation, unless authorized by popular referendum. The offer is believed to have been made through some neutral power, probably Switzerland or Holland and stip- ulated that world power not interested in the Rhine would act as trustee of the pact. Germany may have been sincere in attempt ing to alay the fears of France and refute the charge that she is planning another war, but Poincare evidently thought otherwise. Coming just at this time whan it appears that 8 final settlement of the separations problem will be reached, either by the allied premiers or an international group of finan- cial experts, and it Is to Germany's interest to win sympathy, the proposal is at least open to suspicion.
 France, having had one experience with the "scrap of paper" policy, is not inclined to put much faith in German pledges. At first glance, the suggestion that declara- tion of war would have to be approved by plebescite looks like an effective precau- tionary measure, but previous experience has shown, particularly in Germany, that people can be made to vote the way their military leaders want them to vote. For forty years the German nation was moulded by the war lords and inculcated with mli- taristic doctrine by the most elaborate sys- tenn of education and propaganda ever de- vsed. It bore fruit in the World war. Knowing what has happened before and realizing that national hatred of France is still strong in Germany, the French are not favorably impressed with tenders of good will coming from beyond the Rhine. France would have greater assurance of safety in four-power treaty including Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
SOUVENIRS IN FRANCE
From the New York Times.

From the New fork Times.
 Those who labored with and for France in the war wish to leave in that sister land, where many thousand of our dead still lie, some lasting souvenirs of their devotion to the children and dependents of those who endured so valorously or died so gallantly Among these are the school for the training of nurses, which the committee for devas- tated France is planning ro establish now that it is nearing the end of it's physical re- construction work in the area of greatest havoc; second, permanent lighthouse" for the blind in the place where the work for men blinded in battel was so efficiently car ried on during the war, under the presidency of Mir. Joseph H. Choate and the director ship of Miss Winifred Holt; and third, an open-air school for children as model for a type of school buildings for pre-tubercular and anemic children. Dr. Charles w. Eliot Dr. Hermann Riggs and Dr. L. Emmet Holt are among the sponsors for this latest-named appealing enterprise. Slsvn memorials help fui to the living should stand there as well as monuments to the dead-souvenirs or united struggle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
LYNCHING CAN BE STOPPED

In summary of lynchings during 1922, issued by the Tuskegee institute, it is stated that lynchings were prevented by officers of the law in fifty-eight instances, forty four of which were in southern and fourteen in northern states. In fifty-four cases pris- oners were spirited away from mobs, their guards were increased or other precautions taken and in four nobs were repelled by armed force. In ten cases convictions carry ing pententiary sentences were obtained against alleged lynchers. While the lynehing evil is still blight on the country, it is at least encouraging to note that progress is be- ing made toward better law enforcement and officers are showing disposition to do their duty. Fifty-seven persons were lyncned last year, seven less than in 1921, but fifty eight lynchings were prevented, most Of them in the south. There can be no ques- tion that this type of lawlessness can be controlled and eventually stamped out by the states. These figures indicate that there is no necessity for such federal interference as was proposed in the Dyer anti-lynching kill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
BARN BURNERS

From the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
 Recalling days when Kentucky's tobacco beds were ruined by mysterious agents of the night and those earlier times in the west when cattle rustlers made things interest ing for ranchers, farmers of sizable section of Pennsylvania are keeping a constant vigil in the hope of defeating a new type of criminals-the barn burners. We do nor mean that this is the first time an incen- diary has ever been known to specialize in the destruction of barns. As far as the rec ords go, however, there has never been one who operated in quite this manner on so large scale. Surface indications in Penn sylvania suggest an organized movement to burn barns.
 Since October the fires have occurred at intervals, the incendiary trade being piled in three different counties, and in this time more than half hundred buildings have been laid in ashes. The section in which the incendiaries have been operating is fairly wealthy, one of those localities in which the farmers barn often is much larger and finer than the house in which he lives. The barn is used not only to stable the horses and possibly afford shelter for stock, but it serves as a storehouse for wagons, in,- plements and feeds. A barn fire, with loft of hay, is brief but spectacular thing which it is difficult or impossible to fight The loss will usually run high. The total loss to the farmers of the three Pennsyl- vania counties since the first of October is estimated at more than half million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
BURDENS By REV. H. C. OFFERMf.N

Let us not dread burdens, let us court them.
 Moses bore the burdens of his generation, Jesus of the whole world, Augustine of his generation, Savonarola of his, Luther of his, the Wesley brothers of theirs, Roosevelt of our present genera tion.
 The crown of genuine heavy gold is given to one who has drunk the dregs.
 To live a responsible life is very hard. Blessed are the responsible men, for on tnem frail women de- pend. The necessary strength fer ourden-carrying will come from on high. If you sink beneath tfelead others will carry 1t furt. CT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
A Long Felt Want.

"we have had "smile Week" Better Babies Week." Safety Week. and half 8 dozen other weeks" It would be great relief to column conductors if somebody would suggest an "Old Wheeze Week" so they could gather up the mellow. not to say decaying, jests and toss them in between the stars or the three-em dashes, witaout taking the trouble to trim their whiskers, dress them up in new hats, coats and boots and otherwise disguise them to fool the pa tient public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
Adrift With the Times
A Different Ending

 For years he put his money by, Industrious and thrifty soul, Eschewed all forms of luxury And added daily, to his roll. At length he did accumulate A competence that was his pride, Nor ever stopped to mediate On pleasures he had been denied. Now, oftentimes it comes to pass That one who saves for many years, Doth lend willing ear, alas, To persons who allay his fears. And promise swelling dividends From ventures which are sure to pay, If he'll invest The story ends With all his fortune swept away. Or else he doth go motor mad And daily on the primrose trail, To wake some morning broke and sad And not infrequently in Jail. But he of whom these verses tell Pursued his purpose, firmly set; His bank account is doing well And, strange to say, he has it yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02

internecine warfare. That some of them have mistaken ideas of patriotism may be admitted, but the course they are following is utterly destructive and contrary to the best interests of the country which they pro- fess to love. They constitute small, but troublesome, minority which will inevitably be wiped out in the course of time. Ths Free State government is too firmly estab- lished now to be overturned by the republ;- cans. Its position is still further strength ened by the fact that great majority of the Irish people, including many republican sympathizers, want peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-02
FEWER GENIUSES IN FUTURE From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

An attache of Stanford university psychology department has been letting himself out. He professorial- ly proclaims that the average intel ligence of the population is decreas- ing, and that the number of gen fuses in the future is destined to be comparatively few because the intel lectuaily superior have smaller fam flies than the socially incompetent. Anyone with sufficient leisure and a taste for that sort of delving may look up the biographies of genius and see how many were born into large families and how many into small. The notion that genius is q matter of relatives or ancestors has never been established by demon stration. Usually it is just the op- posite, genius springing from the most unexpected family trees. And now many geniuses have left traces of their genius in the careers of their offspring? Possibly the. pro- lessor thinks popular intelligence is decreasing. when that sort of stuff passes for educational pabulum.