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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

The operation should be performed immediately, with the toe of his num- Der ten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

Fewer soldiers die from wounds than from disease. And fewer busi- nesses succumb to trade rivalry than to sleeping sickness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
Alps Country in Winter Is Paradise for Enthusiasts of
 Snow and Ice

NILLAES Switzerland. April 1i.- Many Americans attracted o Switzer- land by the Lausanne Near Eastern conference are having their Initiation into winter sports" as featured and capitalized by the clever promoters who have dotted the peaks of the Swiss Alps with high-class hotels which they keep open winter and summer alike.
 With the single exception of skiing the Swiss winter sports are not un- like the cold weather pastimes of all the small boys in the northern American states from Burlington. Vt, to Burlington, la. Skating is done on .patinoir,' instead Of on a creek or mill pond. \ "patinoir'' is merely a glorified rink construc ted on perfectly flat bit of ground which can be flooded. The "slcds" of the United States are called "lugge." and lugge" course is any decentIy steep hill covered with snow which can also be used as q course for ski runners.
 Grown folks travel thousands of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
Of Hardg Vacation Killed Upon His Return To White House Routine
LONE BOY STOPS WAR
 IN NEAR EAST AREA
Riding Mule, English Youth Orders
 Armies to Cease Firing
ADELAIDE. South .Au.

ADELAIDE, south AuSiraiid' April IA great advantage of public school educss,>on Tor boys is that it teaches them to assume re spohsibility. in the opinion of Sir Tom Bridges, Governor of south Aus tralia. The governor praised the training of good public schools in an address here recently to the boys of st. Peters college. and pointed his remarks with the story of an English public school boy who, standing on his own feet alone in Armenia, stopped war with a display of courage, self-confidence, and the Union Jack
 Tt was at Tiflis in 1910,n the gov ernor said when I received a tele- gram from the control officer at Err ivan saving war had broken out be- tween Georgia and Armenia for pos session of large tract of rich coun- try that belonged to neither of them. asked members of my staff who the control officer was. They said he was only a schoolboy just come from England, where he had been in the cricket eleven at Eton and Sand hurst. decided to give him chanCe, ana sent HlUl d teIPSTdn to stop the war and delimit neutral zone.
 He was alone there. with his serv- ant and an interpreter. l learned afterward that, riding a mule and ac- companied by the interpreter and his servant bearing a Union lack, he visited the opposing armies and. in the name of the British Empire. ordered them to cease firing. He then ordered both armies back ten miles. summoned their chiefs and delimited zone about the size of Yorkshire over which he made himself gover- nor. He enlisted police. appointed officials and ran first class state for about six months. only when we found t1at he was getting too much into tEe life of the people and was revising their marraige laws. did We send an officer of more mature eXperience'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
SPANISH BECOMES POPULAR SUBJECT
 IN ] |. COLLEGES
More Than 56,O00 Studying Language in Schools Listed
 by Educational Bureau

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Aore than o6.00o persons are studying Spanish in 4o4 out of the SIP uni versailles and colleges listed by tho United States bureau of education, according to report submitted Co the governing board of the Pan American union by the assistant d- rector in charge of the section Of education, Francisco J. Yanez.
 The report points out the con stant increase of students of Span ish in this country. the total given not including normal or secondary schools where the study of spanish is obligatory. Columbia university heads the list with 5000 students, followed by the University of Texas with 1.64o and the University of H. linois with 1.342. Altogether, eight universities have over 1000 stu dents of Spanish. There were prac- tically no Spanish courses in any of them five years ago.
 Interchange of professors with the Latin American universities and scholarships for Latin American students are among the measures proposed by Senor Yanez as part of a comprehensive plan to encourage Il closer cooperation between the higher institutions of learning Of this country and Latin America. Al ready committees of teachers are being organized through his efforts in the Latin American countries as a central information office for the students and teachers who wish to come to the United Staees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15

of American irreeulars, returning from a foraging expedition into the hills, stopped at the inn to rest and eat General Washington had been a the inn only several days before.
 A heavy force of British regulars SUIT ounded the inn and began an ad- vance upon it, their movement be- ing protected by several pieces of small artillery on the hill behind the spring. The commander of the American outfit. realizing that he had been caught, walked from the inn carrying q white flag and offered, i' is recorded. to surrender.
 This offer. the town history says, was refused, whereupon the America n shot the British officer dead and was himself killed. The Brisisn then fired on the Americans. and being greatly superior in numbers. decisive ly defeated them. killing l95.
 few of the Americans escaped. Their dead comrades were stripped of most of their clothing anu left where they fell. News of the attack reach d General Washington, and he sent re- Inducements for the irregulars, but they arrived too late.
 They buried the 19o patriots in a long, sandy trench across the road from the inn, placing their feet to- ward the east and their arms at their sides, as all fallen warriors are buried. A huge boulder was rolled over the trench to mark the spot
 The trench was discovered by 8 contractor, eXcavating for a resi- dence. few bits of Revolutionary army equipment, enough for their identification as Americans, were found. By the bones of one was found an ivory case. and inside it a slightly faded miniature of 2 heauti- ful woman,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
EDUCATOR DECLARES WAR UPON "EVILS" OFT LIFE IN UNIVERSITY
Dancing, Dramatics and &c., Cret Societies Are Scored
 by Blanchard

CHICAGO, April 1.-The time has come for the leading educators of the world to lasso and hogtie the three horsemen from Gehcrna, who are trampllng on the higher things in life which are supposed to pcrmcate the halls of our universities and col eges-dancing. dramatics and secret societies.
 pr. Charles A. Blanchard,j president of Wheaton college. the only dance less andidramaticless colle ege in Illi- nois, issued this Clarion call in an interVi'w recently. in which he de plored a whole flock of 'demoraliz- Ing influences" and dangerous ten dencies, which he said were eating the lifeblocd from the higher insti tutions of learning.
 Dancing. secret societies and col lese aramatlcs We're compared by Dr. 6Ianchard to slavery and booze both or Whlch, he aNerred. have gone down to defeat at the hands of an enlight- ened nation.
 pr. Blanchard has record of 5e years tf pedagogy the last twoscore Of which he has been president of Wheaton. lie began his life firmly convinced that thespis and terpsi- chofe were almost as wicked persons To associate With as Bacchus him sell. and he's more than ever con vinced of it in 1923.
 Dancing and dramatics have. a place in our educational system which causes alarm to all thoughtful people. he declared, Judges and Jailers know perfectly well what the moral tendency of dancing is
 The continual effort to make these two kinds of amusements safe sug- gests the system of one who would try to sweeten the city sewer by pouring bottle of cologne into it.
 These issues are not vet fought out as the saloon and slavery issue have been. In due time they will be dealt with by the conscience and in tellects of the Christian people of our land.
 Membership in secret society is almost as bad as belief in evolution, in the opinion of President Blanch- ard, wNo questions all applicants for his faculty as tt their faith in Dar- win and turns thumbs down if they have any at all
 He declared that educational au- thorities had already ruled defi- nitely against these societies. which were taking control of our secondary education.'
 All these precepts have worked out wonderfully well at Wheaton culitge. according to Dr. Blanchard.
 "Wheaton has increased in means and student reputation" he said. but most important of all it's spiritual and intellectual life has increased by leaps and bounds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
NOBILITY IN SWEDEN IS BECOMING EXTINCT
New Fortunes Sought At Price Of
 Old Titles
Ky MRS. FINLEY !. SHEPARD

STOCK HOLM, April 14.--knight- hood is still in flower in Sweden, though the petals are falling one by one. This sentiment is suggested Sy the fact that the Assembly of Noblcs. which comes once every three years. has just been held in the historic Hall of Knights. attended by scions of counties and baronetcies many hundreds of years old.
 The Chamber of Nobles as such has not been active in Swedish govern ment since lSS6. and scarcely any titles have been created since that time. Statistics soon to b~ printed show that there are at present in Sweden 52 lines of counts. 135 baro- nial lines and 4S5 other titled fami- lies During the last generation about l2J different lines have terml- nated. It is law in the Chamber o1 Noblcs that line ends if the family holdinE the title changes it's nation alitN. Thus many emiSrants to Am erica and other countries have sought new fortunes at the price of old titles. l. is also q law that Swed- ish aristocratic house must be de- clared extinct when there has been no male birth in it during a period of 90 years.
 Swedish nobility had it's origin. probably, iu the twelfth century, Tn privileges awarded for military serV- ice. and q great number of titles were created during the first half of the seventeenth century by the famous I<fng GustaVus Adolphus. X few wears after his death was built the beautiful Hall of Knights, where the assemblies are now held With it's curiously carved copper roof. it's walls hung with gorgeous armorial bearings. and it's romantic air of past p.lamor. il is one of the show places of the capital.
 The Swedish nobles of today are great patrons of arts and sciences Many are found in military and poll tiCai posts. while others engage Tn ,Yodel farming on their estates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
NATIONAL HOSPITALS INTEREST PRESIDENT
Harding Gives Approval Of Observing Annual
 Day

CHICAGO, H., April l4.-President Harding has indicated lively inter est in the efforts of the hospitals oi make the public better acquainted with their service and importance in their communities He has indorsed the education movement culminat- ing in the observance of National Hospital day, May 12.
 T most heartily extend my good wishes for the most useful results from your efforts" wrote MT. Hard ing to Matthew o. Foley, Chicago. Hospital day committee. which has general direction of the international program "It is esnecialy pleasure to express my interest in the of National Hospital day. which seeks to arouse the largest possible public interest in the work of the country's hospitals and similar insti- tutions. You have most properly chosen May 12. the anniversary ot the birth of Florence Nightingale, as National Hospital day"
 "One of the first and most humane products of our civilization is the hospital" continues President Hard ity which aims to assure it's advant- ages to an increasing number ot people deserves all possible encour- agement."
 E. & Gilmore, superintendent, Wes- lev Memorial hospital Chicago. gem eraI chairman of the National Hospi- tai day committee, and pr NJ T. MacEachern. Ottowa, president -elec. of the American Hospital association and National Hospital day chairman for Canada. expect a majority of all the hospitals of North America to have program May 12. which will attract more than 1.0oo,o00 people to the institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
mn u.R>vELL TO PREACH

It was announced Satufday una Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell. Rector oI the church of the Advent had Voiun teered to hold services in Fairfield for the church of the Holy comforter beginning sunday night The services will be held in the Masonic Hall at 7:3e o'clock. The services were in- itiated by the Rev. Edmonds Bennett D. D. rector of St Johns church in t,nSleV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
kIUJ<Ns CLuB ACTIVE

In addition to the charter members of the Kiwians club which will meet Monday night the following names have been offered for membership bv the committee in charge of the formation of this club:-Dr. I T. Ensley. Walter Buck, w. G. Robins R. A. Searles. T. M. Chalmers, Jos Halfpenny. Dr. !. NJ. Gravelee. William Wren, Major F. B. Dodge. K. L. Green, G. E. Boyd, Jr., T. <, Fryer T. |. Nicholas, J. NJ. Richardson, Charles Atkins, Frank Reynolds, B. B Montgomery and Albert Chalmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
HRS. MAckEY ELECTED

,T,hc WomanS AuXIIiarN or tne punllet Memorial Presbyterian church have elected officers for the new year as follows: President Mrs Mackey. Yice-p president Mrs. I H. K I<ervorkian secretary, Mrs. \ poroteous treasurer, Mrs. o. H.NN H. son. Meetings will be held every week and renewed interest IS peins manifested in the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
.ha n.,1 -nf 1hn I-ni1ea 1Sates.

on the part cf the United tSates.
 The preSI> nj appeared to be wor- ried by the division in republican ranks which his court proposal pre- ciritated. It is believed that while he will not back off from the position he has taken, he would not have taken it had he foreseen the effect on his own party leaders.
 He does not want to make the lea .ue an issue in 1921. That iact was obvious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
SHOWS TO STAY OVER

The Hess SHOWS that nave bteH m Fairfield for the past week will re- main this week, it was announced Saturday Due to the inclemept weather the revenue has not been sufficient to insure, the library any substantial sum. and it has been agreed to allow the carnival to stay for six additional days in order that the losses may be recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
DISTRESSEDHE. WILL TRY AND. FORGET BREAK.
Daugherty Announcement That President Candidate For e-eIection Forgiven But Not Forgotten
 By Harding
WASHINGTON BUREAU,
 THE AGE


 When the President left Washing ton some weeks ago for the golf courses or Florida, he was the chief magistrate of the nation. When he returned, in the apinion of the read Ing public he was Candidate Harding.
 The President found that out i'm -,l;ediately. It distressed him greatly. We wanted to do some travelling this summer in d quiet. dignified way and without any indication that he was attempting to feel the pulses of the eople or build up his political fences.
 That so-called unfortunate an nouncement by Attorney General raugherty spoiled it all. Mir. Harding has informed newspaper correspond ents that he will not be a candidate until next year. He intimated that II the people, did not regard him solely as the President he would not go west in June-he would even forego that rip to Alaska. which he had con templated with so much inward pleasure.
 rcevcd at Dnughcrt!.
 Before the President returned word reached W Hsnln ipIl lldl Ie W ds NoH- siderably disgruntled and peeved that paurherty, presuming on long friend ship. had. without consulting him, transformed him in a twinkle from President into q partisan politician whose only object could be the secur- ing Of prospective ballots. When the President returned and received newspaper correspondents, he made it certain, without saving so in words, that in his opinion his Attorney Gen eral had scored faux pas of peculiar offensiVeness. It was indicated, however. that the President had had no break with Daugherty, or that he had rebuked him. On the contrary, il was apparent that while the Presi- dent had expressed to his Attorney General his regret that he had not consulted him before speaking the President had readily forgiven him and taken him. to the presidential bosom again.
 It was not prolonged reception accorded newspaper correspondents hy the President. AS a matter of fact, he had spoken to the press only few minutes when informed that Al .!olson. the com edian was ready to attend him on the golf course. But in the few minutes the President made if plain that he deeply regretted fhe fact that the people how re- garded him as candidate. and that he would proceed with typical Hard ingesquc caution respecting the pro- pesal that the United States enter the IeaS of Nations through the court of justice. and in rearranSine. even superfica1ly. the existing scheme of taxation.
 Taxation to Front.
 Taxation was brought to the front when one of the correspondents called T ,l,1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
MISSING PAIR FOUND

Mrs. May Brewer and seven year old daughter Willie May. wife and daughter of W. II. Brewer of ON moor, .Nla, missing since Monday, were found at ;45 Saturday night near the Terminal station by Bir- mingham police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
- - SAM HOW MAN VISITOR

Samuel C. Bowman Of the legal fe- partment of the Western Union lei egraph company, New York City, vas the week end guest of Mir. and Mrs. C. T. Maysicld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
mn sTuARr TO LECTURE

Rev. George R. stuart Of the flrst Methodist church will be presented by the women of the Fairfield Metho- dist church in humorous lecture Tuesday night A small admission will be charged and everyone is in- Nited to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15

Mellon Secretary of the Treasury that surtaxes at the next session of Con cress should be further reduced to the end that the business of the country might continue to prosper The President had been madb aware of the Mellon announcement. and the argument of the Secretary that more revenue was possible from reduction of surtaXes than from figures s they are toGaY. or were they increased.
 II was gathered from what the President haltingly said and refrained from saving that he had desire to foster business, and partial agree ment with the declaration of Mellon that mere money came into the treas urv as surtaxes were reduced. At the same time. the Pres idents sense of justice was working. and possibly, while his sense of justice was oper- ating. he was not unmindful or the political effect of his contemplated statement. Then it was that he spoke of the desirablity that the pressure of the man of moderate income be relieved along with the pressure of the man Of big business. He inti mated, further. that if any proposal from him went to Congress having for its object the reduction of the taxes of the rich. 1t would be ac companied by a plea for relief Of the man of small income If the President makes that plea. and Congress fla vorably acts next spring or tmlner, il is said to be certain that the ef feet in political sense would re- dound to the advontaSe of the Presl- dent.
 NonpartIsan speeches.
 Mir. Harding let his guests under stand that he would soft-pedal his suggestion that the United states participate in the election of judges of an international court of justice. If he goes west, he will speak or nonpartisan subjects, big topics, re- specting which everybody. democrats and repu blicans, are interested. and themes on-controversial in charac- ter. The President emphasized his conviction that the United States could assist in the election of judges and in maintaining the court of the League of Nations without joining the league itself. He emph asized I statement that in making the pro posal to the Senate he had no intcn- tion of slippin, into the league through the back door.
 Mir. Harding refused to commit himself as to what his course would be under certain hypothetical condi- tions. He would have to know who would revise the constitution Of the league and how such revision would read when completed, before he would consider recomm ending membership
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
OUTDOOR SPORTS TUCKAHOE H0NORS # SWITZERLAND AME ER|CAN HEROES GREATLY VARIED IF ENGLISH WAR
Monument Will Be Erected to Unknown Men Who Lost
 Lives for Freedom

TUCkAIIOE, x. Y, April 1f.=(By the Associated Press.l-W Whitened boues of 195 American heroes of the Revolution, unearthed recently in d sandy trench in the "Y" of the old state cross roads near here, are to be removed to q memorial plot on the highest knoll in Tuckahoe Hills. to rest under monument inscribed With the history of their last battle.
 One of the 195 already has been ta ken from the trench and entombed as the Unknown Soldier of the Rev olution" beneath the floor cf the Tuckahoe village hall. He was placed in the tomb on the l91st anniversary of the birth of his commanderin in chief, George Washington, after eX- ereses similar to those of the "Unknown' of the World war at Ar hnSton cemetery, were held by the t0a nsfolk.
 Village officials have started fund to purchase the plot of ground in which the l95 patriots. including the "UnNnown." cntombed February %. will be reburied next Washing tons birthday They plan also to erect d granite shaft over the graves, and it will he unveiled the day of reburial.
 This little village of hills and oalcs which lies some 70 miles from the heart of New York city. was a great skirmishing ground between the rebel and British forces during the Revolution. General Washington maintained temporary headquar- ters in the old inn at the cross roads. The inn still stands.
 o o o
 Washington at inn.
 Across the road from it. and at the very point of the cross roaos, is q spring. Rising back of the spring is q hill. some 200 feet high, and around the hn! winds the road.
 Village historians say that q party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
- 7-'777-I7- '77l777777
 MRS, ANN NALL.

Remains of Mrs. Ann Nail. 72. Of 119 Rclrose avenue. Fairfield, who died Saturday al local infirmary. were to be sent to SeariEht. Ala, Safurfa ~i,.'.f i,- F '1n,i ,r Nu-iai