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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
OUR DEPLETED NAVY

The appropriation of thirty millions
for new naval craft asked for by the
navy department represents not only
the normal needs for the coming year,
but also the neglect of the past two
years. Even with the granting of the
proposed appropriation, Secretary
DENLY says that we should then be
far behind Great Britain in the 5-5-3
naval ratio, and even inferior to Japan
in certain types of war craft. This
would not be disturbing, were it not
for the fact that our naval craft
classes are so badly proportioned as
regards the relative number of vessels
IN each craft as greatly to handicap
the operation in war of the vessels
already afloat. According to the Sec
rotary, we need more cruisers, more
submarines and more river gunboats.
In addition to this there is urgent re-
quest that there be more liberal pro-
vision for the development of the avia-
ton branch of the navy, an arm of the
service that has become indispensable
to the safety and direction of the
fleet
Mr.. Denby's formal analysis of the
condition of our fleet is not reassur-
ing: "The navy of the United States
is so Unbalanced and SO deficient in
cruiser strength that it would be put
to serious disadvantage in major op-
erations of any kind. The power of
cruisers in offense and in defense is a
primary factor in naval strategy. We
are without real cruiser strength.
Vessels still in service of the type of
the Pittsburg, Denver and Salem are
useful for peace work, but would be
practically without value in time of
war. The raiders that drive our COM
merce from the sea, that attack our
transports and supply ships, can never
be overtaken unless we build cruisers
to do the work. :. The United States
has no cruiser and no mine-laying
submarines. Both. types demonstrated
their great usefulness during the
war"
Unless we maintain a navy that is
efficient with respect to its own op-
creations, it is useless to maintain any
navy at all We, as a nation, are
educated to policy of preparedness.
We have no relish for any race in
naval armament, but we are in large
measure protected from that through
the limitations imposed upon the three
chief naval powers by mutual treaty.
We have even fallen below the modest
standard of naval effectiveness on
which we have always prided our
selves. That is foolish, for money
saved by ignoring vital national re-
qui1ements is the most expensive econ
omy ever devised. Let the congress
grant such appropriations as are nee
essary to the equipment of our navy
with such vessels as are needed to pro-
tect our shores and to render the YES
sells we already possess of the highest
effectiveness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
GREAT COTTON DESTROYER
est. Louis Democracy

-
The boil weevil problem is not
merely sectional problem. 1t is
one of national scope in the solu-
ton of which the interests of the
nation as a whole are deeply con-
cerned. The loss caused by the
boil weevil during the last five
years is estimated at $780,
100000
Even II tho loss were confined
to the South. 1t would be a huge
national loss. But the cotton
area now extends as far north as
the southern portion of Missouri.
and the effects of losses there are
felt in greater or lesser degree
throughout the entire country in
enormous reduction of buying
power and of potential wealth.
If the ravages of the boil Vice.
vii could be reduced one-half or
one-third, the cotton growers
could make a better profit than
they do at present, even at a con-
siderably lower price, and not only
they, but the buyers of cotton
goods in the most northerly state
would benefit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

1t appears that when there are not
enough offices to go around among
the patriots in Mexico, those who are
left out compromise on jobs as revo-
lutionists.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
I,,x, commerciaI BODY NEEDED

(Hartselle Weekly Herad)
As has been pointed ou In a
former issue of the Herald 1t is
necessary to have a live conner
cial body to look after the trade
interests of this hustling place.
There is always something N or
ganization of this character On do.
if it has the will, which wll be
of lasting character. and will
continually add to the interst of
the place which 1t fosters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
Value OF Dry Chrktmas
(Florence Daily News)


There is one compensation in n
dry Christmas to whiol we re-
spectfully call the attention ST
those who see nothing bat discon-
solating emptiness aheat. A dry
Christmas calls for no advance
preparation. Nest any OF the reg
ular boys can be dry On short
notice. Also there isn't the con-
slant temptation to play ,he devil
with your own arrangements. We
have known instances where
friends of ours-quite respectable
people, too-had to prepare two or
three times. That's one of the
disadvantages of the stuff-it just
won't stay prepared. 'UndSy the
dry dispensation all such troubles
are eliminated. Just look Oh the
bright side and be satisfied.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Senator Magnus Johnson's declara-
ton that he will fight single handed
the confirmation of Senator Kellogg
as Ambassador to England recalls the
small boy who cheered dad for being
the only one who kept step in the
parade.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

1t seems that Americas refusal to
aid the Russian government does not
imply reflection on the Russian people;
indeed, it is doubtful if there is any
connection between the two.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

A scientist announces that carrying
fresh onions in the pocket is conducive
to health. Some people can be grossly
healthy and hopelessly unpopular at
the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

ahead and paid fancy prices for pro-
posed site without consulting those
who bear the financial burdens, and
whose convenience and wishes should
have been consulted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Republicans Of Indiana are demand
ing that Governor McCray resign, but
this may prove another case in which
the demand is greater than the supply.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
(Blocton Enterprie)

(Blocton Enterpria)
We will have to go back to
1.-THE Flush Times of alabama"
70 find a parallel to the way peo-
ME are going in debt In these
good modern times. 1t h sad to
contemplate the result every
one was called on to pay VI within
the next thirty days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

What a benefit the people would
derive from some device which could
turn half the energy wasted on wrang-
ling in congress into profitable pub
lie by-prbduct.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

The Newberry, South Carolina,
youth who has memorized the license
number of every auto in his county
should be able to turn the faculty to
some good.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
Buffers Fine yrup

Recently a, citizen & Greenville
received letter from former
citizen of this city asking him to
send a few gallons Of Butler coun-
ty syrup. saying. thatthe Georgia
syrup did not compan with that
made in this county, We have
often heard the Georgia syrup
praised as tho best male, but this
is an indisputable evidence that
tho growers of cane IL this coun-
ty, and makers of tle delicious
syrup. are champions o the South
in that line.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Creating Good win


Tuscumbia, Florence and thief
field, by close cooperation In en-
pertaining visiting delegations to
the Muscle Shoals district, can
create an indispensable feeling OF
good will in the hearts OF all WIS.,
itors to this district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
Judges md Contempt

(MOuItOn AuVtrtISer1
Too many judges are resoring
to contempt proceedings to IRE
vent what is often Just criticism
of their acts. Men who are wise
enough to be Judges should be
wise enough to realke that in
carrying this system DO far they
will cause the people b demand of
congress a curtailmnt of the
powers of judges.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Now it is announced that the air
plane sleeping car is Forthcoming. Oc-
cupants will be wise not to wander
away from their berths.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
Nightmare Is a Better Word

Nightmare Is a Better Word
An all-star team
Is like a dream
That never sees the light of day.
1t only roams
In experts domes
And never has chance to play.
Quite naturally, Wireless has showI
lot of speed in the races at New Or
leans. But what we crave to see is &
match race between Wireless ant
Static.
There is, as>the press agent says
great public demand for a Wills
Flrpo combat. Everybody knows j
but the public.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
schools and Real Estate

NMuscle SnOalS sunday NeWS)
If the schools of Florence were
to be destroyed tomorrow and not
replaced, values would fall fifty
per cent. within year. And the
longer their replacement was de-
layed the lower would values fall
1t follows. therefore. that the bet
ter the schools the more desirable
and therefore the more valuable.
realty holdings become. For real
estate values are not intrinsic:
they are altogether a matter of
psychology, They are fixed by the
state of the human mind II the
general environment is to the lik.-
ing of many people the land in
any locality becomes valuable.
And it is therefore necessary to
maintain a stability of the com
munity mind--keep people believ-
ing they are in the right spot--If
we would maintain property val
ues. AdequatesSpublic school IA
cilities is one of the best means in
this age of keeping the community
psychology on straight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
On Identifying Homes
Huntsville Times)

(HuntsV1Ile Tlmes)
Home Identification Is oni of
the worth while joys of life. Jour
premise may be the most beauff
in town, and 1t may not. SINE
may be true of the rural life. but
by way of kindly suggestion get
the vision for the newer and pet
ter life, and enter the freddy
competition for homo beauti4ca-
ton
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Those British judges who decided
who. was the most beautiful girl of
the eighty thousand contestants had
the courage of their convictions, even
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

When Senator Capper pushes his ma
tional divorce law he will probably
strike a snag in the South Carolina
bloc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Some time ago Stanley Baldwin ex-
pressed desire to return to his pipe
and pigs. Perhaps his hope will be
realized.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

The trouble with some aspirants
who pitch their hats into the ring is
that too many political batters are on
to their curves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Luis Cicentini, the Chilean mauler,
is one of the most deadly pugilists
extant. When not engaged in knock
ing somebody for a ghoul he spends
his time carving tombstones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Lloyd George seems to have gained
in popularity at home since his coun-
trymen visualized the stir he created
in America.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
He Just Couldn't Help It'll

Flo: II don't like dancing with
Freddie"
"Joe: Flows that7"
Flo: Hes SO dippy!'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

In days of glad December,
When Christmas throngs are merry,
cannot but remember
My old friends, Tom and Jerry.
Andy II.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
WHY. CERTAINLY

(Atlanta Constitution)
OF course it will be hard
winter''-with the animals getting
thicker furs for the women to
wear.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Where is that old idea that public
employees should be above suspicion?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY

MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY
"I've been around Bit" he said,
give travelled east, I've travelled
west,
But l have never lost my head
Nor failed to search for what was
best;
I've tried my hand at many things,
I've dreamed of wealth, and sought
renown.
I've had my share of lively filings,
And now I'd like to settle down.
give met some maidens here and
there
Whose charms were not to be de-
MED,
And once a widow who was fair
Was willing to become my bride;
She had an income that was nice,
And I was tempted, may say,
But in the end / found the price
Much higher than l cared to pay.
GIVE been around, and I have seen
All that man can wish to see;
I'm very far from being green,
And now the quiet life for me;
If you will say the word I'll cease
To care to roam from town to town /;
In fact, I've learned to long for peace,
And willingly I'd settle down."
81 thank you kindly, SIR" she said,
'For giving me your confidence;
I'm glad you haven't lost your head,
In keeping it you've shown good
sense;
I've also had some little filings;
It's woman's privilege today"
He rushed to get his hat and things,
And said good night and went away.
S. E. Kiser
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

There is a lot of argument against
parallel parking, but very little against
the traffic blockades at grade cross
ings. The main difference is that
people are used to the grade crossings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

We note that the city commission
already shows signs Of weakening on
the new traffic code.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
Th1zSsss1Sf1RICH
@BISA RER

Perhaps the board Of revenue plans
to move the county courthouse late
some night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
Literary Note

II was surprised to hear your son
say that he got through college by
writing for money"
"Well, he did. Only he should have
added the word home"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

though they got only small fraction
of approval.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
Indoor Sport

IT'S sweet to eat a mallard duck,
But it is mighty hard to pluck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
No

Not being wise to the ways of ten
mis-, turn to you for advice. Would
it be proper to say that Messrs. Tilden
and Hackett are engaged in love
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13
ilden

When he mingles
In the singles
He is busy as a bee,
But his troubles
In the doubles
Are a fearful sight to see.
Thought past the fifty-year mark,
Stan Zbyszko is still at it. Showing
that wrestling is incurable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
viii you be kind enough to give
public notice through your paper
to the enclosed card, thus doing
US service for which we shall be
very grateful to you. Thanking
you in advance,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-13

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, post office
as second-class matter under act OF Con-
gress, March 8, 1879.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30

When ] turned my attention again
to the evidence, Doctor King was
questioning Miss Potter about the
finding of the body. She testified that
she was at breakfast when the butler
rushed into the room, crying that
something was wrong with Mr.. Slyke.
She knew her brother-in-law had in
tended to go fishing that morning, and
was surprised to learn that he was
not yet up. The butler had told her
that he had called him, and receiving
no reply had entered his room and
found Mr. Slyke still in bed. When
he did not answer when spoken to
again, he (the butler) had come at
once to her
She stated that she had gone
up at once to his room, the door OF
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
did you disturb the body?" was

Ibid you disturb the body?' was
the next question.
There was a long silence, then halt
ingly, "I-well, that isl did close
his eyes. Their expression fright
ened me- so--I-clOSed them"
She received a rather disgusted look
from the district attorney, who asked,
did you not know that the body
should have been left as you found it,
u" she made an appealing ges-
ture Il never thought of that. Only
of his eyes They frightened me,
they-stared so. 1 simply closed them.
But l did nothing else
King then asked a question thar
surprised me. You thought he had
committed suicide"
She hesitated, started to speak,
stopped and at last found her voice.
"Why, yes. That-that isl did at
the time. But l don't know what to
think now"
why did you think he killed him
selfY'
This seemed a harder question to
answer than the other.
"Why, l don't know. You see, he
was shot; and | knew of no one who
would want to kill him. AS far as
that goes, l know Of no reason why
he should have wanted to take his
own life"
The next questions were along the
line she had suggested by her answers.
Could she not think of some reason
why he might have committed sui
eide I'LL health or money troubles?
Had he quarreled with anyone lately?
She seemed to have more difficulty
with these last questions than with
any Of the previous ones. She was
so long in answering that some of
them had to be repeated several times.
She was so careful of what she said
that she gave me the impression that
she was trying 10 keep something
back
In response to the first question,
she repeated that she knew no rea
son why Slyke should want to com
nit suicide. She had heard OF no
money troubles and his health was
good. No, she had never heard of
his having quarreled with anyone. 1t
was this last answer that she had hes
itated longer over than over any of
the others, and it was the one which
caused me to feel sure she was hiding
something.
The question regarding the revolver
that had been found In Sykes hand
she answered readily enough. He had
kept it in his room, just where, she
did not know; 1t was one that he had
| bought year before
Continued Next Week
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30

which had been left open by the but
Ter when he rushed out. She had
crossed to the bed and called him by
name. When he did not answer, she
looked closer and saw that he was
dead. Her voice broke little on this
last statement, but she soon recovered
and continued. The next thing she
had done, she said, was to call the
doctor.
For the first time, the district nj
torney took a hand in the proceedings.
"1,all US how you found him.
She answered that he was lying on
his back, the bedclothes pulled up
around his chin, and his hands by his
side She had not pulled the bed
clothes down from the body, nor dis
turbed them in any way. 1t was not
until she had noticed the wound in
his head that she realized he had been
shot
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30

Failure to pay your dues regularly
and keep in good standing with your
union is about as satisfactory as
spite fence.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30

Have Committed the Crime.
Luncheon over, Currie, BARLEY and
I started for the inquest. The news
papers had evidently received a tip
that there was more In Sykes death
than had appeared, for when we ar
rived We were forced to run gaunt-
let Of reporters, who recognized Bart
ley at once and crowded around him
They realized that, if he were inter-
ested In the case, 1t was Of more Inn
portance than they had suspected,
and wanted to know If he did not
have some information to give them.
With a laugh at their insistence, he
replied that he did not; but, when he
had, he would see that they were the
ones to get It.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-25
NEED IF LIGHTHOUSE
 ON RESURRECTION :. BAY DISCUSSED

C. N. Elliott, assistant superinten- dent of the lighthouse system for Alaska, arrived on the lighthouse ten der Cedar, this morning. and left on today's train for Girdwood to visit a day or so with his son, Jno. Elliot, popular young engineer for the Bureau of Public Roads.
 Mr. Elliot is in southwestern Alaska on an inspection trip, having com pleted inspection of the lighthouses at Hinchinbrook and Cape St. Elias. He will be joined by supt. Dubreil, later in the season, when an inspection of westward points will be made.
 Speaking in regard to conditions in Resurrection Bay, Mir. Elliot stated the need for a lighthouse and fog sig nal at the entrance to Resurrection Bay was imperative, and there was no doubt but that one would be erect ed as soon as congress would furnish funds. An acetylene light was erected at the entrance to Sawmill bay.
 The Cedar will be in port a day or so. The vessel is in command of Capt. John W. Leadbetter, popular of the Cedar for many years.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-25
LATE BASEBALL NElNS|LATE ROIEL AR|}|YIaAL $

Hotel Sexton-William Houle and E. Houle, Seattle; Herman Hugh, V. Wilen, Eska; Mrs. J. B. Weaver, Mile 253; Anton Koski, Eska; L. H. Lau- ritsen, Canyon Creek. T. E. Bedell, Anchorage. s. B. Allen.
 Hotel Van Gilder-M. F. McDon- nell; J. L. Yocum, Seattle; Mrs. R. Hetrick, Seattle; H. L. Balderston; Ed Bazinet, Mile 31a; L. N. Beatty, Mile 12; Don s. Rae, Wasi1la; Rev. B. Landsdowne, Anchorage; M c. Rugg. c. E. Young, Juneau; M Mayer, San Francisco; Ruth Craig, Anchorage; i; J. M. Healey, w. R. terrell, Washing, ton, D. c.
 Hotel Seward-Park Stump, Mile 12; J. P. Sparin, Mile 29; Mrs. Vida Miller, Anchorage; Paul Borah, Jas. A. York, John Carlson, c. Verhaeghe, interior, E. H. Eggergleuess Fritz Angerman, c. c. Osborne, Deer Lodge Mont.
 Hotel Overland-E. H. Libby, Se- attle; c. w. Rice, Nenana; J. J. Flaw. and wife, Seattle; o. Nelson, Fred Schultz
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-25

PACIFIC COAST-Portland i, Seat tie 2; Frisco s, Vernon s; Los Angeles 2. Oakland 1; Salt Lake 0, Sacramen- 10 1.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-25

Elmer Eayres, the Girdwood opera tor, left today for his home after spending a few days in Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-25
STEP-FATHER OF VICTIM
 CONVICTED GRAND LARCENY

LOS ANGELES June 25-Fred Ire maine, stepfather of Alberta Meadows, the murder victim of Clara Phillips, was convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to from one to ten years at San Quentin where Clara Phillips is now serving life.