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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
PULLING FOR THE WARRIOR

The friends of waterway transportation are rightly concerned over the outcome of the federal experiment on the Warrior. If the Warrior experiment is successful there is assurance that the government will look favorably upon similar development of other inland streams. Already there have been careful surveys made of various rivers, in- cluding the Tombigbee. If the Warriors operation convnees the Secretary of War of it's value as a public asset, the other waterways may soon be the scene of canal ization and preparation for barge lines. As far as the export business is concerned the Warrior has already demonstrated it's value. The industries of this state cannot afford to be without the service. The value of the barge service must not be measured only by the showing it makes by way of receipts and disbursements. Its general saving to the people within the area of it's rate influ- ence must also be considered. This has already proved so great that it many times equals the interest on the money invested Nevertheless, for the Warrior to show good balance of profit on the years busi- ness would be fine result and would be liiuiSpuedple SNlueHCS LII success.
 Although the Secretary of War has said that additional appropriations depend upon the financial showing, the fact cannot be overlooked that the government has in vested great sum in the Warrior develop ment, and that this sum cannot be left ou. of the consideration as balanced against any minor operating loss which is probably only 
 not to do everything in it's power to make the service pay it's way. Therefore, there is hope that the present application for more modern and efficient barges will not pass unheeded by the war department, but that sufficient appropriation will be made tc keep the service efficient and the equipment abreast of the demands upon it.
 One significant factor in the Warriors financial showing has not been given suf- ficient remedial attention. It is the dis parity in the division of receipts for joint rail and water haulage. At present the raj, roads, whether their haul is long or short, get disproportionately large share of such receipts, with the result that the Warrior often handles it's portion of such shipmente at loss and the railroads at good margin of profit. The attention of the 1nterstat Commerce Commission has been called 70 this disparity and petitions for adjustment have been offered. The commission, how ever has so far failed to establish and au- thorize the just division. It is the belief of some that a proper division of the receipts in joint hauls would turn the Warrior oper- ating deficit at once into operating profit Perhaps those who seek additional appro- priations for the barge service can facilitate their success in no more certain manner than by inducing the Interstate Commerce Commission to move at once to adjust the division of joint receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
GETTING CLOSER TO EUROPE

The administration tendency to follow the policies of MT. Wilson and provide, way for America to be helpful in European affairs is again illustrated in the case of the bill proposed by Senator Robinson to author ize- American representation on the renara- tions commission. Senator Robinson is democrat, but his proposal is being seriously considered by republicans who appear to realize their former mistake in applying partisan methods to matters that concern the welfare of this nation and of Europe. A few of the "irreconcilables'' are still heard from, among them Hiram Johnson of Cali fornia, who refuses to believe that America has any duties or responsibilities whatever beyond the thres-mile limit; but the voice of Johnson is not the voice of the admins
 tration or of the American people, The ob- ject of the Robinson bill is to remove the restrictions placed on the President in the separate peace treaty negotiated with Ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

che war emergency when the proximity of large military establishments to Birmingham and the presence of many soldiers in the city led military authorities to make sugges- tions for placing additional safeguards around public morals. Those emergency conditions no longer exist. The statute itself had become dead letter. The city commis- sioners had apparently forgotten that it had never been repealed. If there is any neces
 sity for similar measure now, new law should be drawn up and adopted. To make use of a war statute to meet peace-tim, conditions is a step of doubtful expediency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
sENEFAcTOR OF MAN
the Pittsburp Dispatch.

P.~om the Pittsburg Dispatch. R
 The hundredth anniversary of the birth of Louis Pasteur is being com memorated in Paris and in many places throughout the world, in cluding American cities. It is not always remembered that the famous French chemist and biologist did much more than introduce what has become famous as the Pasteur treatment for rabies. He was q pioneer in the investigation of an- thrax. of diseases of the silk worm and of poultry, in aseptic and anti septic studies and in after-opera- tion treatment. Much of the credit for the increase of the expectancy of human life by 1E years since he concluded his labors is ascribed tc this distinguished scientist, whose services to mankind are part cf he true glory of France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Poor Boys Who Succeeded
 By FREDERICK HOUK LAW
Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator

Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipstor
 The tall, muscular, backwoods boy rested his axe on the ground and with instant wit answered the man who had tried to poke fun at him. "You can't beat Abe," said an- other. Hell git ye every timeF' "Abe" stood laughing, looking kindly at the man whom he had answered. They were ail rough backwoodsmen, and they were accus toned to tighten their hard work by rough but friendly talk.
 Like the others, "Abe" was dressed ir calloused hands and a tanned face. Like them, he was strong, vigorous and self reliant. "An ordinary workman" anyone would have said. Today that tall rough workman" is remembered everywhere n the world, not because he raised himself tc great power, but because he wielded power always for the good of others. His heart was always as simple and kindly as when he answered backwoods jests.
 Born in a rough log hut on the frontier; obliged to work hard even from childhood; beset with dfficulties--he mastered fate With no opportunity for school college he borrowed books and read by the flicker ing light of the fireplace. Woodman store clerk, boatman, captain of volunteers, post master, surveyor-whatever work he did h, did with will, and kept his good heart whatever happened. He made himself country lawyer, entered political life and became such shrewd opponent for his an tagonists that he was recognized as a gen jus. In 1858 his famous debates with Stepher A. Douglass brought him before the nation and two years later he was elected Presi- dent.
 Power did not change him. He was to tho last the simple, kindly man he had always been. He was shrewd in directing armies patient in diversity; and kindly and unas suming. His freeing of the slaves was typical act. His supreme goodness of heart and the fact that he always followed thf eternal principles of right made him a ruler such as the world never saw before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
NOBODY oVERWORKED

From the Los Angeles Times.
 Prof. William Palmer Mynne of England announces his discovery, arrlved at through years of study and practice among the human spe-- cies, that no person, ever suffered from overwork. On the contrary, declares the astute student of the vagaries of the human mind and nervous system, most people suffer from not having enough work to do. What a blow to all our .p1econceived ideas. Who has not at some time in his career indulged in a magnifs- cent debauch of self-pity because of the heavy burdens paced on his bending shoulders and breaking back? And if this idea becomes widely prevalent how it will revoln- tionize our daily life. The chief excuse for surliness having been removed, people will have to reserve some of their company smiles for home use, and life will be as rosy and gay as youth dreams it is. More power to Dr. Wynne and his new idea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
POLAND BUYS RACE HORSES

I rom the -SeW OIK I1eTdIu.
 A symptom of the economic con- dition of Germany can be found in the curtailrhent o1 horse racing. All through the war the turf was a source of recreation to Germans who were not in the field. The great. Grunewald course near Ber- lin, one of the finest in the world in it's appointments, was maintained in all its pre-war magnificence. Now some of the best horses in Ger many are being sold to Poland. Po- land has long taken an interest in the turf and some good racing has been seen at Warsaw in the past twenty-five years. Edouard and Jean de Reszke. after their retire. ment from the operate stage. main tained racing and breeding stables and the chief prizes of the Polish turf were won by them. That Po- land should be able to take the equine treasures of her once opu- lent German neighbor IS a striking illustration of the tremendous changes that have been brought about by war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Farm. Ar. Cheap

From the Livingston Southern Home
 A farm of loo acres on the out skirts of Marion, Ala, town of 1000 population, is offered for sale at $6,500. On the farm is a two story dwelling that could not be built for less than S10,000. The farm is within three blocks of the county high school and about half mile from Judson college and Ma ron Military institute, and is of good, level red soil. Another farm near Brent. in Bibb county, is ad- vertised thus: Will give 40 acres of land free to the buyer of the timber on the land. The timber is worth $5,000." There are a num- Der of other such advertisements appearing in our exchanges. Such slumps in prices of farm lands, we are told by farmers, are to be at- tributed to the scarcity of farm labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Trust By REV. H. C. OFFERMAN


 What is more beautiful than a child's trust? It's the truster that makes the success in the long run.
 It's the man that gives, that will in the long run reap the big re- turns.
 Many of the worlds greatest have had the faith of child in the creeds of eternity. What is more wonderful than the faith of strong man in God?
 All men are created free to be- lieve. Believe in yourself; in your nation; in your God; in your friends! Men who believe will find life full of pleasant surprises. Men that are believed in are happy; happy, also, are the men that be- lieve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
WHITMAN TABOO
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 Truly censorship moveth in a mysterious that placed on Walt Whftmans works by the Hungarian police. Hungary's censors condemn the American poets products on the claim that they have a destructive tendency. One guess as to the reasoning of those who have declared the ban is that they were unable to understand some of the poets lays and therefore attribute to them possibly sinister meaning and "de- structive tendency" Another is that his picturesque titles may have been rated as overaudacious. Perhaps he offends the Hapsburgians by sirSinS of liberty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

many, which requires the consent of Con- gress before America can be represented on foreign commissions There is a growing impression that we have had enough un- official representation. It has long since been discovered that little can be accom- plished in that way. The break at the Paris conference gives additional importance to the Robinson bill and may be expected to mark decisive move by the administration to participate in solving the problems of Europe, which are also the problems of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
7 THE PRICE HE PAID
From Harper's Magazine.


 A Scotchman and his wife were spending vacation at the shore near an avlation field. One day the couple went over lo the field and asked:
 How mooch do you charge for the rider"
 Fifteen apiece for ten minutes, was the reply.
 After laaoh arguing they reached an agreement; should the passen- gers speak even once during the trip the fare would be $50; if they kept silent 1t would be free. : The couple got in and were soon in the air. Up they went to ten thousand feet, then came a loop the-loop-and not word. A verti- cal bank, a tail slip El a nose dive brought no sound. q
 In despair, the pilot landed and said to the Scotchn.an: Well, you win.'
 But there was once whenI near ly spoke" replied the passenger.
 When was that?" was the ques- ion.
 When my wire dropped out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Lower Insurance Rates
he Gadsden Journal.

From the Gadsden Journal. I
 Lower life insurance rates are in prospect for Alabama. This infor- nation comes from the state health department and is based upon a 'etter received by it from a big in- surance company. This lower rate IS coming because of the reduced death rate in Alabama. And the reduced death rate is due, to a very large extent, to the activity of the health departments, state, county ana munlclpal. The proposed re- auction in insurance premiums will apply only to new business. How ever, those persons carving insur- ance in dividend paying company will profit through increased divi- doends, because such companies will 'enefit through the lower mortality in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Adrift With the Times
Facing Forward

Facing Forward Down in the valley of mourning, Up on the hills of light, Still the days go by, with laugh. or sigh And weariness comes with night. What matters the cou<se of the journey? You'll conquer the sorrows that throng. If hope in your heart drives the shadows
 apart
 And opens the way for songl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
WAR LAWS ARE OBSOLETE

The mere fact that law was enacted as wartime legislation should be prima facie evidence that it is no longer needed. IF seeking to regulate and control lodging houses and hotels in Birmingham, an ordi- nance was found which was passed durin;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
A Sure Winner

"I see where another conference has fail ed in Europe said Mr. Grumpson. That's the difference between conference and chausauqua. I've never heard of chau- tauqua in my life that wasn't pronounced an unqualified success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Local Utilities Contrel

From the Mobile Register.
 The governor-elect's opinion is that the public utilities having been placed in charge of the state board, and having grown so much in re- cent wears. it will be impossible to restore them to municipal control without many complications; and, therefore. it is best to leave them Tn control of the board. The gov ernor, doubtless, is thinking of such utilities as serve general interest. There has not been shown any con- vlnclng argument why a purely To- cal utility should not be controller, by the people who create it and who are served by it. To argue against that proposition is to oues- ton the ability of the people to manage their own affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Favors the Rod

From the Tuscaloosa News.
 We understand a bill to be en- titled an act to prohibit the admin istration of corporal punishment to pupils of the public schools of Ala bama and to provide penalties for violations thereofAis to come before the legislature. It should be tabled and left alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Wouldn't Start the Proce.ding.

A Kansas man has offered S1 to anyone who will tell him how to marry one of tn, harem beauties left behind in Constantinople by the ex-Sultan of Turkey. We can tell him this much. It can't be done on an initia outlay of $1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Earnest UpI;fters

Are you getting used to women in pol itics?"
 Gradually" said Senator Snortsworthy. Out I still have a sense of deep unwortbi- ness after receiving delegation of ladies who are convinced that their social standing will insure the qualification of the ballot.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
FORES.GHTED MAN

From the Boston Transcript.
 He---My dear, it's no use for you to look at those hats; I haven't more than dollar in my pocket.
 She-You might have known when you came out that "a want tc buysa few thinex.
 Ha--I did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Different Destinations

In writing about the funeral of de- parted friend a rural correspondent ended his obituary by stating that the body had been shipped to Hillsboro on an afternoon train and some hours previously the soul had left for heaven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Far From the semaphore.

Do you yearn for the great open spaces?n
 T do,' replied the motorist, fervently, "and never more so than when I'm caught in a traffic jam"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
A Mutual Understanding

Lawyer Glibwitz, do you think you can get me out of this?"
 How much money have you?"
 "oh, about half as much as you are going to ask me for.'
 Well, we might put our heads together. You may be guilty, but you ain't no foo,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Alabama Press
Alabama Bonds
From the Montgomery Times.

From the Montgomery Times.
 Money for paying January inter- est on Alabama state bonds is all ready in bank in New York. Ala bama bonds are at the top of the eggs from Tennessee. How about market and are always in demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
One of the Needs

Alabama is experiencing a great educa. tional awakening. Incidentally a number of institutions are prepared to pay their football coaches living wage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

The warrior may be operating at loss Of one or two hundred thousand dollars an nually, but what is that compared to the millions in freight bills it saves to the ship. pers and consumers of Alabama?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

Senator Borah's new silence on the onas. ton of American participation in the repa rations conference is ominous. The country will not breathe easily until he says some thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

The planters of Cuba have evidently oui, their gambling in sugar and gone back to production. That is the only avenue that leads all the way to prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Why Both7

Can woman be both intelligent and beautiful?" asks social worker. Certain ly, but what's the use?
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

Considering all the warlke equipment they are said to have possessed those Herrin mine guards must not have been very good shots. !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

The House judiciary committee is tak;ny so much tune to render decision as to the Daugherty impeachment proceedings that there is arising serious doubt of the commis sion's competence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

The Turkish government is reported to have issued call to the colors to all able. bodied men in the liberated provinces. How then "liberated?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
A Question for Birmineh.m

From the Oneonta Southern Demo-
 crat.
 The people of Birmingham are still buying large portion of their butter from Missouri, their meat from Illinois, their chickens ana eggs fro mTenessee. How about the COW. the SOW and the hen? Are they going to prosper in Blount county in 1923?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
Slow Picture

"How was the movie?" "Tame." f9Et "Eh?"
 "The casualties were not worth mention ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06

{ IThen nlg m drop1ed out."
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-10-11
NOTICE or PUBLIC CONTRACT.

Public notice is hereby given that
the Trustees of the Pearl River
County Agricultural High School will
receive sealed competitive bids up
to | o'clock p. NJ, on the 9Th day
OF November, 1923, at the office
of the County Superintendent Of
Education of Pearl River County
for the contract to build a Suner-
intendent'S Home for said Agricul-
tural High School, according to plans
and specifications on file in the Of.
flee OF the Superintendent of Edu-
cation of said county, also in the
office of Shaw & Woleben. architects,
Gulfport, Miss
All bidders will required TO deposit
a certified check in the sum OF
$4,000 with their bids, as d guar
antee Of good faith.
The Board of Trustees reserve the
right to reject any and all bids
This the 9th day Of October. 1928
c. f. BASS.
President Of the Board Of Trustees.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-10-11
PopIarville Ags Defeat
Choctaw Freshmen

In one of the hardest and cleanest
fought games ever seen on the
Poplarville campus, the Poplarville
Aggies defeated the Mississippi Col
lege Freshmen here Friday, October
5. y to 0. Coash Hale and his Ag-
gies primed for the hardest battle
Of the season and his squad was in
the pink of condition, only three subs
being using, and they in the last
Qua ter. All being line men, his
hacks stood the entire game of one
hour actual playing. Features were
the end runs of johnson and Forbes,
skirting the ends with the best inter
ference ever seen on the Aggie cam
pus. Fullback Breland made heavy
gains through the freshmen's line.
The Aggie team worked like one
man machine.
The best playing done for the
freshmen was done by Wilson, who
made most of the gains for his
eleven and was hard to down, while
Captain Smith, worked his men il
great fashion against the heav,
attack of the Aggie backs, whll
Staples was the most consisten
gamer with his heavy plungin:
through the line for a 30-yard run
the only big gain the Croctaws
made on the Aggies. The little 100
pound quarterback, Clark, of the Ae
giles, handled the eleven like ge1
eral and made consistent gal
through the lines which outweigh
the Aggies ten pounds to the ms
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-10-11
Invitations Issued to
Huff Durham Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Durham, OF
Elidel have issued invitations to
Me wedding of their daughter, Lucy
Pomeroy, to Mr.. John G. Huff, OF
fhis city, which will take place Wed
Resday, October %. The wedding
pill be a lovely affair celebrated at
fhe First Presbyterian Church In
Ridell at $50 O'Clock in the evening,
tnd reception will followthe cere-
pony, cards for same being inclosed
p the invitations. The reception
bill be held at the home of the
Pride-elect's parents.
Miss Durham is a member of d
Prominent South Mississippi family
nd is charming and attractive
fOung girl, who has many friends
ere, made while on visits to friends.
A. Huff is one Of Poplarville's most
ppular young mon and is a member
prominent family.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-10-11

-1E. Horn and Mr.. T. L.
~, u Meridian, were the weekend
p s..I Of Mr.. R. P. coker and family
~. Lille Rawls of Lumberton,
' ~s' the weekend with her par,
ps =. Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Rawls and
family.
nj, MANY friends of Mr.. R. z.
nv NV will regret very much to
' .ors that he still critically i'll at
r. ss" home here, suffering from a
u 's.re attack of typhoid fever.
p.of. and Mrs. E. G. Fleming
!. tbe proud parents OF little
r;rl Minnie 10. AS a matter
~ 49, Prof. has become so "chesty
,r the arrival Of his new boss
~ he has embarked upon the tur-
lint sea of journalism, through
~ medium of the Poplarville Gram
mai School News.
Mrs.. Lucy McInnis Of Vimyille'
Mss. is visiting n the homo OF WI.
h P coker.
re Ester Carver went shopping
i New Orleans Monday.
and Mrs. M. A. Michial, Mrs.
G Stewart and Misses Myrtle
"a Essie Stewart attended the fair
i acayune Saturday.
NJ and Mrs. G.. E. Seborn of Hat
hssburg, we're the guest OF Mr.. and
ms Wade and family.
Mr.. A. NJ. Candy was a Sunday
Visitor to Waynesboro..
Miss Myrt.a Williams of Cybur
,nent the weekend with her mother,
Mrs. Joe Williams and family.
Mr.. W. B. Hyde was Sunday
visitor to Cybur, Miss.
Miss Irene Harmon of Hattiesburg,
Tas the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. C. McInnis.
Dr. L. P. Newsom was New
orleans visitor Friday,