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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
PROOF OE UNEITNESS

PKOOF OF ONF1 NESS
 Citizens of Alabama, during the closing days of the legislative session, have had occasion to witness the unfit ness of Lieutenant Governor McDowell to hold so distinguished a position of public trust. Having gained the con fidence of the people by professions of loyalty to the seaport amendment and having secured their votes upon such profession of faith, he chose as a majority of the members Of the sea- port committee of che senate men who had opposed the outstandingly needed development which had been indorsed by the people at the polls by one of the largest majorities ever accorded any issue before the voters of this state.
 The revealment of his act by The Age-Herald brought from Mir. Me Dowell one of the most astonishing utterances ever made by a public man holding high office. It was a declaration of intention to repudiatc his solemn pledges made when he sought office at the hands of the peo- pie. He threatened to fight the port enabling legislation if the friends of that measure did not introduce a res olution disclaiming responsibility for the editorial position taken by The Age-Herald on the disclosures regard ing his appointees.
 The weakness of the Mobile county senator, who pended his knee to the Mcdowell threat, may be dismissed as inconsequential. If McDowell's price of loyalty to his own pledges was a spacious flattery, perhaps the price was cheap enough; certainly it did no one harm except Mcdowell, who ex- hibits himself as a man willing to go back on pledge made when seeking favor, in order to gratify a whim, or a grudge, or to seek a balm to an anger prompted by the white light of day being turned upon one of his of- ficial acts.
 Eliminating the minor issue in- volved, the fact yet clearly remains that the exposure made by The Age Herald hastened consideration of the measure, brought the delay attending it out in the open where 1t could not be satisfactorily explained away, and thus served useful public service to cause of deep consequence to Ala bama, and, what was almost as great result, served to enlighten the people as to one of their elected officials, one who, rumor says, is being groomed to seek elevation to higher office. Should that time come, this incident will be remembered. What public men, what leader or worker in the party ranks would stand in advocacy of a man who, for any reason under the sun, would forsake and forget a cause to which he had given solemn pledge when seeking the suffrage of the people?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
---------------- ----------------- EUEAULA'S PROGRESS

Reports come from Eufaula that the contract for a new high school build ing to cost a hundred thousand dol lars has been let, that the grammar school will be remodeled and that q handsome new courthouse will be erected at a cost of over forty thou sand dollars. These evidences of pro- gressive spirit are of interest to many former Eufaulians now residing in or near Birmingham, and others living in different parts of the state. There are few towns fin Alabama with so large a percentage of educated peo- pie and where education is so highly appreciated. For this reason, among others, Eufaula has figured promi- nently in the upbuilding of the states social and political fabric, the pre- servation of it's traditions and the de- velopment of its history. These re- cent evidences of its civii> advance ment are pleasurably noted by thou sands of Alabamians who have enjoyed the hospitality for which Eufaula is deservedly noted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
No Cnuse for Enthusfasrn

(Memphis Commercial AppeaD
 Few persons will be disposed to wax enthusiastic over the seizure of power in European states by military dictators. The recent out break of Mussolini at Corfu was happening both menacing and distressing to the world. It showed that there can be as much danger In military as In proletarian dic- tatorships. For this reason the advent into world politics of Primo Rivera will be a matter of both interest and concern to the other nations of the world. At least 1t will be hoped that he too is not suffering from a bad case of megalomania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Not That Kind Of Man
(Anniston starl

N@AHHiSlOH oldTJ
 The friends of Senator Oscar W. Underwood are pleased to note that he has repudiated the alleged Interview sent out from Chicago in which he was quoted as having recanted as an advocate of the League of Nations, his alleged apostasy being based on the so- called failure of the league prop erly to deal with the recent con- troversy between Italy and Greece. senator Underwood is not the sort of man to make such an abrupt change of faith as the result of a single instance. He is a. man of too sound mind to ignore all the good things that the league has done along humanitarian lines and In the preventing of war to stamp it with failure because cf a single act of delinquency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
PEOPLES FORUM
AIabamn's Hunting Laws

To the Editor of The Age Herald
 Please publish for the benefit ot the public
 There has been no change in hunting license fees nor in the re- quirements for possessing a hunt ing license.
 l. All hunting licenses are due on October 1.
 2. A county hunting license. nu- thorizing the holder thereof to hunt anywhere in the county in which he resides, costs one dollar.
 8. A state hunting license, au- thorlzing the holder thereof to hunt anywhere in the state, costs three dollars.
 {. Every person is required to possess a hunting license before he Is permitted to hunt on the lands of another person,
 5. Every person who hunts on lands other than he owns or rents, must, in addition to taking out a hunting license. secure a written permit from the owner of the land on which he desires to hunt
 6. Do not let the game and fish warden catch you without your license and without your written permit.
 z. Get your license from your judge of probate.
 The following laws have been passed by the present legislature, and are now in full force and eff feet:
 The seasonal limit on deer has been placed at five, with only one a day, as heretofore. Female deer are protected at all times.
 The bag limit on wild turkey gobblers has been reduced from two to one day. with seasonal limit of ten. Wild turkey hens are protected at all times. The bag limit on quail has been re- duced from twenty five to fifteen, and the open season in the future will be from November 20 to Feb ruary 20 following.
 The state laws have been made to conform with the federal stat utes insofar as they relate to mi gratory game birds and water fowl. The dove season will. there fore. open October 16 and close on January 31 following.
 I. T. QUINN.
 Commissioner of Conservation.
 Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 26, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
CaldrOn of Revolt
Columbia Statel

The two ements-fascism in Italy and whatever they call 1t in Espana-are almost exactly par allei. Openly, so far as we have been able to learn. the Spanish fascist have not had to treat con- scientious objectors with huge doses of eastor-oil and vigorous cudgelings to convert them, as was the case in Italy. Possibly, the Spaniard had suffered more, and was therefore more ready for re- volt than his brother of Italy. And, again, Spain possesses that seething caldron of revolt, the great cosmopolitan city of Bar celona, headquarters of the reds of the world. as a breeding ground for revolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Protection At Ferries
(Gadsden JournaD

(Gadsden- Journal)
 In some states, all ferries are guarded by gates, placed at some distance from the stream. No ve- hicle can pass unless the driver dismounts and opens the gate. He then is prepared for the fact that there Is ferry ahead. A red lantern, kept burning in the road at distance from the ferry boat. also would be the means of saw ing lives of tourists. Certainly some action should be taken by the county authorities. whether in Etowah or any other section Of Alabama, to mark these dan gerous approaches to Ferries. If something is not done, other lives will pay the price. fg5 vs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Muscle Shoals To Re Used

There will be a great industrial city built at Muscle Shoals, Ford or no Ford. Probably 1t would de- velop more rapidly under the guiding hand of an industrial gen ious such as Ford, but If he does not put his hand to it. the de- velopment will nevertheless be made. The opportunity Is entirely too great to be neglected. The government Is going to complete the dam and the power will be available. It will be used. Ford Is not the only genius in the world and the inventiveness and genuity of mankind was we'll dem onstrated even before the time of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
To Get Rid of Cabinet
(Mashington Starl

Spains military revolt appears to have been quickly successful without any bloodshed. It was one of the speediest bits of work ever accomplished in the way of a revo- lution. It was not anti-monarchi- cal, but anti-ministerial. It's pur- pose was to effect the custer of the cabinet, and 1t succeeded. This reaction on King Alfonso's domain ia not in the least inspired by hos tility to him. On the contrary, he has been assured by the army leaders who promoted the revolt of their entire fealty. They are, indeed seeking to aid him in over coming certain conditions harm full to the best interests of Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Should Stop the Leaks

It has been a very tangled and very anxious situation. The old spanish pride could not relinquish Cueta and consent to surrender a claim on the Moroccan hinter- land. Will the newcomers to of- flee have the courage to turn their backs on Africa7 Will they real ize that. more necessary than a doubtful glory, Is the stoppage of the leaks whereby the treasury is being impoverished? Spain Is a great deal better off without the tutalage of Cuba and the Philip pines. It is. certain that Morocco can bring her nothing, not even prestige.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
SCIENTIFIC STUDIES
(Cedarvale County Liner)

NNA 'oiS N"eHeJ NSAy
 In the interest of science the editor borrowed a watch the other night and makes the follow ing report for the information of those who wish to know. We timed pack praying the other night. It took him just AZ seconds to complete the job, taking five distinct hitches at it. praying all the time he was drawing his breath and also while he was ex- halinG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Mnde A Mistake

(Oneonta Southern Democrat)
 We believe the governor and the convict board made a very grave mistake when they failed to give to the public a full report on the mutiny of the convicts located at Banner mines. It is wrong to sup press facts contained in a public record and there will be a react ion sooner or later whenever 1t is done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
VARIOUS SIDELIG4TS ON THE SITUATION N SPAIN

tendency ln~Industriai centers to- wards. anarchy has grown, but thus far outbreaks have been pre- vented or suppressed It is prob able that the present situation will be handled wisely by the king. His mind is not clouded by tho mists of the divine rights of kings, and he Is not puffed up with arrogant conceptions of his personal importance. He has just the kind of nature that wins pop ularity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

enjoys the affection and loyalty of the army and Is equally, popu- lar with the civil population Much will now depend on his tacs and statesmanship to find some solution of the present crisis. The real struggle will begin when the question of the future policy :n Morocco comes up for decision. If the military party, as is to be expected, decides for a war "a entrance" this may cause some- thing like a revolt among the peasants and the working classes, who are bitterly opposed, to any militant colonial policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
First Purpose Achieved

NrdlSdS (ily otdIJ
 The first great purpose of the Spanish fascist has heen achieved. With the refusal of King Alfonso to sanction the punishment of tho military units connected with he revolutionary uprisings, the cabi- net, responsible for the existing government. resigned. It seems probable that Spain Is following Italy in establishing a highly na- tionalistic government independent of parliament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Against s1onarchicaI system
Nashville Bannerl

Nashville Banner) &
 It has been said that if Spain ever becomes a republic, Alfonso will be chosen to the presidency. Which indicates that it is not against his personality that revo- lution comes. but against the mon- archical system which is not suf- ficiently elastic to meet the de- mands of ardent democrats. In brief, Alfonso Is a pretty good Sort of king as kings go; but # kings continue to go Al Is likely to find himself marching in that procession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

Ford. Muscle Shoals will not go to waste. Ford will be missing a great opportunity if he refuses 10 agree to a modified offer for the project and his refusal would now seem to be the only stumbling block. Ford said he wanted the project and the country at large wants him to have 1t. It is there Ford. Take it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
To ne Regretted
Alexander City Outlook

(Alexander City Outlook)
 It is to be regretted that Gov ernor Brandon has brought some of the difficulties he now faces on himself by destroying one of the very things that would have helped to bring him relief. the tax machinery of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
May Be Handled Wisely
(Cleveland Plaln Dealerl

(CIeveland Plaln Dealer)
 King Alfonso ascended the throne when a mere boy and for several years his mother governed him as regent. The queen regent was in power when this country engaged in a war with Spain re- sulting in the loss by that nation of nearly all its colonies. But since their loss Spain has been more prosperous than ever before The manufacturing industries of that country have been developed rapidly during the last two dec ades. With their development a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Who's Who In Tuscaloosa

VT uSCAIOOSa NtWSJ
 Who's Who In America" is pub lished every two years. but who's who in Tuscaloosa can be easily ascertajned by reading the news paper almost any day. You find that practically all doers of things in the Druid City have their names therein. All creeds are represented, for city building is a non sec tartan enterprise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Chance for Army and People
(New York Herald)

NNSW 1oA i1eidiuJ
 Tho overturn of governmental traditions and the discrediting of Spain's century customs and practices were swift and dramat- ic. But there seems back of 1t all regard for the extreme con- serVat1on of the Spanish people. The army has the chance to show that 1t is not the inefficient and corrupt machine that its foes de- clared 1t to be, and the people themselves have an opportunity to prove their right to a better gov ernment than they have had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Ground for New HopA

est. Louis Globe-Democrat)
 It would be better. of course, if other means could be employed for reviving Spain. But if other means have been shown to be hopeless by the events of long spaces of time in peace and war, the revo- lutionary agency at least affords ground for new hope. Defeats by the Moroccans may bring about the reforms in the home govern ment for which the greater de- feats by the Americans did not avail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
 HARD WORKING BIRDS
(Tecumseh news in Topeka Capi-
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 Half ton of hay was taken from the tower of the Presby- terian church here Monday by Dan Fisher, who is repairing the build ing. There were but three small holes through which the birds, carrying one straw at a time. had accumulated this great pile. No doubt the birds had been busy at the job ever since the church was erected 33 years ago. It was neces- sary to take out one side of the tower in order to remove the hay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

Newspapers print sensational things because there are so many people who insist on creating sensations, and so many others who insist on reading about them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
WORDS OF WISDOM

Injuries we write In marble {; kindnesses in dust.-Proverb.
 Fear. hope and disappointment. In these three words Is written the life of man.-Ibsen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
ISTDE-LTGHTS fhaEL 4 c1I I.NNATIONAL 7FA
 U CAPITAL zzs

One day in August, the middle Of August. to be exact, about the .half-way mark of the last glacial age. or somewhere in the neigh borhood of 5O,Oo0 years before Christ, a giant mammoth wan dered along the chilly banks of the Beresovka river.
 He was feasting upon tho hardy vegetation which struggled for existence In those bleak prtmeVai times in northeastern Siberia.
 When the hunger of the beast had been appeased, but before the food had been digested, he plunged headlong into a yawning ice crew ice-and died.
 Through the dizzy span of the centuries the victim remained in tact, from the hair upon his body to the contents of his stomach.
 Only few years ago Russian explorers, camping along the Beresovka. found evidence of the remains of an extinct brute. Dig ging in the ice bank, they came upon the body of the mammoth.
 Its remarkable state of preser- vation was awe inspiring. Some of its hair measured thirty inches. The coarse strands that adorned his stubby tail were especially luxuriant. The skin was so per- feet that 1t could be easily re- moved The bones and tusks were perfect.
 Parts of the mammoth were sent to Washington, and other parts to the Imperial Academy of Science at Petrograd. Thus the Beresovka mammoth constitutes one of the most intriguing exhibits in the National Museum here.
 How did science determine that 1t was 50.00O years before Christ that this mammoth fell to his death on the banks of the Bere sovka?
 His tusks and bones were iden- tical with those of other mann moths that lived during the Pleistocene period-and that pe- riod was 5o.OOO years before Christ
 But how was 1t determined from the undigested food in the man. moths stomach that the day of his death was in August and about the middle of August?
 Examination showed the vege- tation to be exactly the kind of grass and flowers that grow in northeastern Siberia today.
 Among the mass were several partially masticated flowers.
 They bloom only the middle of August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

A man under arrest in Kansas says that he may have married half dozen women for all he knows. If he had done so, he would have no doubts about 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Way To Plant Cotton

ettt ETIT T UB ItSSJ 97-777 The idea of planting a late iso- lated cotton patch and avoiding the boil weevils is erroneous. The editor of The Progress this year planted four acres late and some distance away from the older cot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

As another proof of the old saying that distance lends enchantment to the view" Boston newspaper ad- vises Southern negroes not to come to that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

Governor Walton of Oklahoma is understood to be receptive candidate for the presidential nomination, thus demonstrating that even the field of politics is not entirely void of humor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Only One Thing Needed
Huntsville Times)

IHuntsVIIIe IImbsJ
 Greater Huntsville Is growing by leaps and bounds, the only re- maining seasoning necessary be- ing the expansion of the city's corporate limits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

ton. Ihe cotton began to put on squares about the middle of August, and when the older cot ton began to open the boil weevils were there just the same. They punctured nearly every square as fast as 1t formed. and are still puncturing 1t. We arc conviHeeA that the only way to raise cotton with any success Is to prepare the land well, fertilize. plant early and rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
The Real Struggle Ahead

(WashIngton Post)
 Tho only reassuring feature of the present movement is that 1t Is not anti-dynastic. King Alfonso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

There are reports that President Coolidge has decided to make few speeches this fall. This seems to re- move any doubt of his being shrewd politician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
IF HE JUST aUIT LIVING

(Pittsburg -Times) For rome reason Lenin is not "d'-ing" as often now as he did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, post office as second class matter under act of Congress. March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
NEWS BUREAUS

FREDERICK l. THOMPSON. President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

Washington Davidson Building State Capital Montgomery. .........
 Journal Building
The Indianapolis times., 1923-05-14
IS
PLEA IN SLAYING
Alleged Rum Runner Killed in
Terre Haute Gun Duel
BIZ Lnttcd Prcss

By United Press
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. May IA
SeIf-defense will be the plea Of William
Evans. 40, member Of an alleged
whisky ring in jail today on q murder
charge following a gun battle with
Harry Murphy. 35, alleged rum runner
and faction leader in the west end in
which the latter was instantly killed.
Some weeks ago the two men said
to be working together in the trans
porting Of Illicit liquor into Terre
Haute, dissolved partnership. The
break was said to have been the result
Of Murphy having been "gypped" out
of a large sum Of money by Evans
Murphy was then said to have told
friends he was going to get" Evans
Another theory Is that Murphy, a
former policeman, had been sentenced
to death for "squealing" by q strong
liquor ring of which Evans was a
member.
Murphy found Evans on his second
visit to the soft drink bar Of Richard
Arkwright Sunday and the fatal shoot
Ing followed after Murphy is said to
have fired three shots. Murphy was
killed by nine bullets from Evans gun.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-05-14
PASTORS BODY TO
Be RETURNED HERE
Rev. R, {, Neighbor viii Be
Buried in Crown HILL

Rev. r. L. Neighbor 81, Indian
apolIs Baptist minister who died while
visiting his son, r w Neighbor, in
Portland Ore. Friday will be buried
in indianapolis.
Funeral services were held in Port
land at p. IN. today. The Rev. I.
J. Villars, pastor Of the Temple Bap-
list Church here, who went to Port
land following the death Of the Rev
NeighbOr, officiated.
Funeral services will be held here
at the First Baptist Church followed
by burial at Crown Hill probably Sat
urday afternoon.
For more than forty years the Rev
Mr.. Neighbor was a resident Of Indian
apolis. He was a leader in the Baptist
denOminational work in Indiana since
1880. having served as recording sec
retary Of the Indiana Baptist conven-
ton and State mission board continu-
ously for thirty years.
He was ex-pastor Of the College Ave
nue. Baptist Church and of churches in
Elkhart and Seymour. Ind; Mt. Yer
non, Ohio and st. Charles, Ill
The Indianapolis times., 1923-05-14

Hugh Walpole. brilliant writer
and literary critic. will speak to-
night at Caleb Mills Hall on Books
and Friendship"
Some of AIr. Walpole's recent books
are The Young Enchanted" The
Cathedral and THE Green Mirror"
all of which are creating unusual
comment in literary circles.
He ranks among the foremost
English noveusts and is admittedly
one Of the greatest living authorities
on modern English literature.
Mr.. WalpoIe has been brought
here by the professional women's
branch Of the Woman's Department
Club. Miss Mamie Larsh is pTesi-
dent of the branch. Miss Maude
Canfield has been chairman of the
ticket committee: Miss Florence
Coffin and Miss Lena Meehan have
had charge of publicity.