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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
By EMILE COLE

If any one had asked me before I left New York on my present tour of the cities of the middle west what l thought of the pace or the rythm of American life l would probably have replied, Tt is normal or there abouts," For despite all that had heard of the hustle and frantic race of Americans in their pursuit of busi- ness or pleasure, l confess that I have seen little evidence of any dan gerous tendency in cities of the east, like New York or Philadelphia, to overstrain human resistance. I saw admirable results of their strength tenacious efforts but few signs of feverishness.
 l met men who thought lightly of working 0 to 12 hours a day with perhaps , minutes for their mid- day meal; which is bad. l met both men and women whose lined, tired faces and tense expressions told tales of a mad, ceaseless pleasure hunt and nights spent in haunts of joy real and sham and in dens of different kinds of so-called amusement. But in general the pulse of America, as l felt 1t at New York, seemed to me to be that with the strong regular
 
 boisterous. l was told, indeed. Of flourishng Three Hours For Lunch clubs, which have never yet been thought of even in slow old France. Of course, all this is merely an im- pression, and it is quite true that there is a hectic current in New York life which does make itself felt Still, shade of satiety appears to have come over the city and moder- ated it's once frenzied orgy of mo- ton and turned it's energy into a channel of reflection. An European influence seems to be discernfble, strange as it may sound to all who know how rapidly the foreign immi- grant is passed through the Amer jean moulding machine to emerge a standardized model of an American superficially al least-and often sin cerely imbued with the great Amer lean ideals.
 Suggestion is at work here both ways. New York may be likened in some respects to the rich self made man who has worked hard for the best part of his life and now takes things easier while giving ad- vice to his more exuberant offspring. An. 1t is different in these cities of tHG pldGh De- trolt and the others-with their flaming furnaces and throbbing foun. dries and factories belching smoke that hangs perpetual pail and blackens natures, own, thick mantel of fog. Here the pulse of the people beats quicker. unsteadier, impatient to outstrip time itself. It is reflect ed in their drawn faces rugged mouths and restless eyes. Strong of character? Yes. Relentless of pur- pose, too, and eager to meet and overthrow the obstacle. But the pace is killing
 Nervous Affliction Common
 1t was struck by the nervous char aeter of some of the audiences in the part of the country of which I am speaking. Among the crowd of sick persons who crowded around me for aid and advice which, alas, I was unable to give to all, nine-tenths could trace their troubles to a ner- vous affliction. Even a cursory sur vey is sufficient to tell me that these people live too fast. They live most of the time probably in their auto mobiles and their offices; eat wrong ly, too quickly and maybe too much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
CONTROL OF
 MINES BEING SOUGHT

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-Despite the stand against standardization of coal mines recently announced by national officials of the United Mine Workers of America, some leaders of that organization intend to cam paign to get the union behind that policy, according to declaration made in an open letter to John L. Lewis, national president, made pub lie here today by John BrGphy, a Pennsylvania district leader, who signed it.
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AT THE LYRIC

Scintillating from curtain to cur tain the show which began an engage ment for the last half of the week at the Lyric pleased crowded house Thursday night. Brevity was the only disagreeable feature of the bill-a dozen acts of the caliber presented would have left one crying more. twice the show was in danger of be- ing stopped and in neither instance was the headline act responsible.
 Arthur Angel and Violet Fuller in Music and Chatter" presented the most pleasing number. Angel with his nick make up and his "hoarse' clarinet was a veritable "knockout. Miss Fuller was a delightful foil. The act was replete with clever lines and the audience several times insisted on breaking in to applaud joke.
 Another act which wet with un- usual approval Thursday night was Kuehn. The whistling and panto- mime of this number was most un- usual.
 Yet one more number crowded the headliner for honors. Turner broth- CTS, who opened the show with come- dy acrobatic dancing proved to be not only good tumblers but excellent dancers. To say the least their of- fering is above par for openers.
 Reyonds Donegan company, skating artists, were given the headline posi- tion by the booking agent. They pre- sented some good skating and had q well executed offering.
 Rose Clare disclosed in Types OFeminne" high class clean comedy that deserved much more than the au- dience Thursday night gave. She gave two charming chcrdcterizations of feminine types that were down. right clever
 Gladys Walton in "A Dangerous Game" was the picture attraction V. H. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
EARTHQUAKE NOT FELT

LONDON, Feb. S.-A dispatch to the Times from Suva, Fiji islands. says the recent earthquake was not felt in the Fiji, New Hebrides or Oceanic groups of islands in the Pacific. This dispatch adds that wireless reports from Apla, Samoa. said an earthquake of about four hours duration was recorded there February 8 at an estimated distance of 1000 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
SANFORD RETURNS

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Associate Justice Edward T. Sanford returned to Tennessee tonight, where he will remain untilN February IS, when he will come to Washington to assume his new duties as a member of the supreme court. Chief Justice Taft had the new justice meet the other members of the court today at lunch,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
CARNIVAL SEASON OPENS

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. S.-Ushering in the carnival season of New Or leans, Momus. God of Mirth, in gilt tering pageantry, paraded through the city's principal streets tonight to the accompaniment of martial music and the glare of varicolored lights.
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KING MINIS SLIT

FORT WORTH, Tex, Feb. Skiing George of England is to receive S669 for the nom delivery of GA cases of corned beef which was purchased for the royal household
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MORSE TRIAL posTPoNED

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Trial of Charles w Morse, his three sons, Rupert Much, former shipping board auditor, and a number of others on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government in wartime contracts, which was postponed until February 21. was put off further today to March [.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
HUGHES MAY NOT LEAVE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-Although plans are going forward for the de- parture of Secretary Hughes about March to attend the Pan-American conference at Santiago Chile, some of those with whom he has discussed matters in the last few days have re- ceived the impression that some doubt may have been cast on the prospects of the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
FAIR WEATHER FORCAST

Apparently satisfied .hat Birming- ham is welcoming tn weather menu of the last two days, Forecaster E. c. Horton has promised continua- ton through Friday of fair wealth CT, with a little cloudiness apparent. Little change is temperature is fore cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
WILL, SEEK NEW RECORD

DAYTON, O., Feb. S.-Lieuts. John A. MacReady and Oakley Kelly, Me Cook field pilots, holders of the worlds record for sustained airplane flight, will hop off at Wilbur Wright field tomorrow morning if conditions are favorable in an effort to best their record of 35 hours. 16 minutes. made at San Diego, Cal, las fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
ACTION REPuDIATED

WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-Secretary Weeks has repudiated the action of the army intelligence officer sta toned at Vancouver barracks, Wash ington, who sought the assistance of civilian law enforcement forces in checking up on activities of labor or ganizations. Senator Wadsworth, re- publican, New York, today informed the Senate.
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PREDICT BLOOD

JACKSON. Miss, Feb. S.-Warnings were sent out today by the local weather bureau to all points along the Pearl river, predicting flood stages in that stream beginning next Sunday. Melting snow and sleet in
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TWO MEN KILLED

FLORENCE, Italy, Feb. S.-Two men were killed and two others wounded today in a fight among the fascist at Higna, eight miles west of Florence One of those killed was the leader of the fascist, an engineer named Pirro Mendiollino.
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AMNEsTY GRANrED

DUBLIN. Feb. S.-Richard Muleahy, minister of defense, issued proela- nation tonight granting ten days amnesty to facilitate the surrender of republicans.
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CONGRESSMAN DIES

LOS ANGELES, Feb. S.-Congress- man Henry z. Osborne. whose health has been failing for several weeks died at his home here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09

Funeral services for P. M. Vance, S2, pioneer resident of Bir- mingham and one of the oldest Ma sons in years of utilization in Ala bama, who died Wednesday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Leeper, 2135 Sixteenth avenue, south, were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery, Lige Loy in charge. Mr. Vance served throughout the Civil War, enlist ing in the Confederate army while a student of the University of Ala bama. He was a member of Fra ternal Lodge No. 384, A. F. 6 A. M., and had been a Mason for 56 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
AVIATOR COMPLETES LONG PLANE FLIGHT

RIO JANEIRO, Feb. 8.-(By Associ- ated Press. )-Lieut. Walter Hinton. the American aviator. arrived here today, completing his seaplane flight from New York to Rio Janeiro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
Amusenenfs
AT LoEw,s BIJOU

If applause is the deciding factor in the popularity of vaudeville act' then Loew's Bijou has four headlin- CTS for Birmingham playgoers to see during the last half Of the week. From the opening number to the clos- ing strain the bill is as well balanced a show as has been produced at thls theatre during the season and con tains plenty of singing, dancing, ac- robatics and piano selections to please the most critical.
 Marston and Manley were possibly the most applalded of the turns on the program as their act was genuine comedy throughout, inter spersed with songs and dancing. The male member of the team Is real comedian and had the audience laughing from his entrance on the stage until the finish. His character isms and the personality Of both him self and his partner brought call for several encores.
 Broadway Snapshots" closing number of the bill held all of the customary early leavers in their seats and was one of the best cos tuned and unique dancing and slng- ing acts to be seen TOT soihe Niihe. Indirect lighting system was used throughout the numbers and the girls were good dancers, while their voices were not much they made up Tor this in their terpsichorean ability.
 Herman Berrens at the piano drew appreciative applause from the au- dience. He is an artist at the piano and his medley of oriental melodies was played with good technique and his operatic selections were equally well rendered.
 One act which provoked Laughter was Dobbs, Clark and Dare. It IS of the potpourri type with not much plot but plenty of action and the men as rubes with acrobatics min gled with the dancing and comedy appealed to many who like this sort of entertainment. Nestor and Vim cent. balancers, have something un- usual in this sort of act and while they opened they received a gener- ois share Of applause
 William Russell is starred in the photoplay, "A Self Made Man. story from the Saturday Evening Post, and is full of thrills and ac- tion giving this popular actor plenty of opportunity to demonstrate his screen ability. The customary come dies and news weekly complete the mill-B. B. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
LOWER COTTON RATES

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. S.-Under a revision of rates of the interstate commerce commission. Memphis and important shipping points in Missis- sippi have much lower rates on cot ton from points of origin to New Orleans, than charged by carriers in other states based on similar mile age J. L. Sheppard, assistant general freight agent for the Illinois Cen tral railroad, testified here today at the continued hearing on the Missis- sippi railroad commissions plea for general rate reduction
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the upper part of the state has caused creeks and rivers in that section to overflow, the bureau said, and a stage of 27 feet was forecast ed for Pearl river. Twenty feet is flood stage at Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST AND FOUND MULES LOST

M U LES LOSl Strayed-One gray mule; weight 1900 pounds; had wire cut on front foot. Also one black mule; scar on neck; weight LIDO pounds, Strayed Christmas week. Lombrello at Cardiff, Ala, will pay you for trouble if notified. LOST-Out of Automobile, 18-inch black tire, COW hide bag, on way to Ensley. Call Main 2524. Braun Electric Company. MULES-straysd last night about 6:So, bay mare mule, years old. tin tag in tail. No. s4; bay horse mule years old tin tag in tail. No. S7. Suitable reward for return of mule to Fies Son, Ed Ave. and 10th St. Phone Main 952.
 LOST-January 20 setter dog; white with liver spots; weight 45 pounds: name Traveller. Reward. Main t3o1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11

MEN OR WOMEN-Addressin envelopes,
 copying letters, mailing circulars, at home all or spare time; work may be handwritten or typewritten; big, weekly income for honest, sincere persons as local correspondents; experience unnecessary, 1nternational Exchange Corp, Dept. 101-P, s94I Commercial Ave. ChicaKo
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EMPLOYMENT
HELP HaNTED-MALE

 ANTED-Experienced lunch counter man. Good first cook (out of town). First class watchmSker. Rough carpenter Man. woman stenograp pher- -bookkeeper, $25e-
 $500 month. Three experienced white waitresses, SIC
 week. Experienced Burroughs bookkeeper, man.
 woman.
 Young lady experienced food checker. Lady laundry marker -assorter. Lady 35-4e years. Hotel maid (whits). Good experienced tire builders. Advertising solicitor.
 Two experienced tile setters- marble settlers. Automobile painter. Experienced plumber Two strong white boys learn trade. Combination driver-coffee and tea salesm an. Whte-colored coal miners. loaders strong coiored lsborers, S3 day, board Three good experienced colored porters
 (store).
 Coinbiation porter-presser, experienced. Colored couple, $50 month. room. board Two experienced colored hall boys; butler. Two experienced colored short order cooks. Four experienced colored hotel maids. Two colofeG walters $40 month, board Experienced colored car washers. Colored chef.
 Colored boys-girls dishwashers; others.
 Producers Agency, 21lsM 2d Ave, N.
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OFFICE MAN

Wanted for immediate opening, prefer young man who has had office experience and IS capable of acting as assista mt manager. Apply today. 2oos Jeff. Co. Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ENGINEER
SHOW CARD WRITER

Wanted for local department store: must have experience. Apply today. 20e3 Jeff. Co Bank Bldg.
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trade. tuition s25; hair cut 25c, shave 10c; work In rear room free. Students can earn more than tuition if they learn at or Birmingham Barber College, 2125h 2d Aye. N. Operated by Davis & Hill. SOLICITOR-Wanted, by old established
 mercantile agency, a solocltor for Bir- mingham; age 2s to 45 clean cut, neat, active and capable of meeting office sx- ecutives of large firms. We have over 30 best firms already. In reply give all above and telephone number; no applicant con- sidered unless this is done. This is high class men considered GAS, care Age HEra Id.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11

MEN-Wanted to learn the barber trade:
 tuition $25; hair cut 25c. shave 1oc; work in rear room free; students can earn more than tuition If they learn at Davis Barber College. 121la N. 21st St.. or Br- mingham Barber College, 2126h 2d Ave, N.. operated by Davis & Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
BLIND ADS"

In order to make it easier to reply to a blind" or keyed" advertisement, The Age-Herald will accept replies over the tele- phone and place the memoran- dum in the advertisers answer box.
 If you wish to answer an ad- vertisement in this way, simply phone Main 4900 and ask for Classified Department. Give the young lady the message you wish delivered to the advertiser and she will do the rest. Simple enough, chi
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POSITIONS guaranteed, permanent and
 paying. We teach you the barber trade in few weeks. Income while learning We own shops. Jacksonville Barber College, Jacksonville. Fla.
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS

DIAMOND-Nearly 7s carat, perfect white diamond; sacrifice if taken nm mediately. K-26 Age-Herald.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11

BRUSH MEN-Why work under district
 managers? Our salesmen make all the profits BraddoeI cleared over 5000 this year You can double your profits, too. Queen City Brush 6 Speciality Co.,, Dept. a1 Cincinnati O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11

SELL MADISON "3etterMad Shirts di- rect from our factory to wearer. No capital or experience required. Easily gold Big profits. Write for free samples. Madison Mills sos Broadway New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11

EXCEPTIONAL sales ability and organizing power needed by large manufacturer opening southern territory. Applicants must give clear outline of proven ability in first letter in order to get personal inter- view, and if qualifying will be given appropriate compensa- tion. Write at once. 26-T, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11

WOMEN--Wanted during November and
 December. women or students to can take orders for Remington Portable Type writers, an ideal and practical holiday Eift for children as well as grown-ups; liberal conlmlssion; earn easy Christmas money this way Apply to Mir. Townes Remington Typewriter Co, 403 Lincoln Life Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
The Age-Herud Classified Ads Pulling Power Use
EMPLOYMENT E sALESMEN WANTED Bs

 START YOUR CHRISTMAS bank savings account with the money you can earn during your spare time.
 EASILY s1oO s2oO $500 14oO $500
 A FEW POLICIES
 sold, with our ready help, If you
 want it. and the s1Oo s2oO $500 .4oc $500
 IS YOURS. And even a bank president can do this without loss of dignity. Many of the most successful life insur- ance salesmen began as part time agent; this may be your opportunity of laying the foundation for the building of a large estate. We have some unassig d territory In the state of Ala bama for full time men, This company wrote in Ala bama during the past year more than three and a half million of new life in surance. Here is @ wonderful opportunity for all those who are willing to work. Write or call today for full information at office evenings by appointment.
 A. M. GRIFFIN 506 American Trust & Savings Bank Bldg.
 Birmingham, Ala.
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WE WANT five energetic, neat, and pleasant young men to sell our coffee in the homes. Apply 7:30 8. m.. Standard Coffee Co.,, 1423 Eighth Ave.
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SALESWOMAN-Good sales woman wanted, attractive com mission; chance to make as much as $40 per week. Call Main 8102-W, or come to 1923 South 26th Street.
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SALESMAN-Experienced sales man can make parliament connec- tion; local man with typewriter or adding machine experience pre- ferred; earning capacity unlimited. Address L-26. care AEe-Herald.
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CORPORATION SECRET

Wanted for large corporations; must have several years experience In office man agement and accounting: salary approxi- mately $200 to start. Apply 2003 Jeff Co Bank Bldg.
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HUSTLER - Wanted live hustler for outside work. Must know Jefferson County and be able to give Al reference. Address G-25, Age-Herald.
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FINANCIAL
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
BUSINESS OPIpORT RTUNITIES

You are invited to visit us at our new office now located at 104 North 21st street, where we are specializing in business opportunities, real estate and general insurance.
 We now have several cash buy CTS on our waiting list for vari- .ous kinds of business, such as, department stores, shoe stores, gents furnishing stores, gro cery stores, meat market, drug stores, furniture stores, auto mobile garages, filling stations, lunch rooms, restaurants, rooming houses, hotels, dry cleaning shops, milk depots, variety stores, etc, etc.
 People who want to sell their business list with us because they know of our splendid methods and quick action in getting satisfactory buyers who have the cash; also people who want to buy list with us be- cause they know of our reputa- tion of honest and square deal ings to all. Therefore, if you want to buy or sell business and want it handled in busi- nesslike manner without pub licity consult MT. Stanley or MT. Weekley with
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INDY SALE SM AN Wanted, Al experienced candy salesman to represent a New Orleans firm. Apply AIS N. 26th. St.
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STENOGRAPHER = Wanted by large corporation experi- enced stenographer; references required. Address E-25, Age Herald.
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sALEsMEN WANTED

TWO SALESMEN, HIT SALIVA NOT
 LONG AGO-They were selling an cleo trical household appliance; they had left Kansas City with high hopes and 2 years of doorbell ringing experience behind them; but Salina was the end of the trial; the doorbells didn't ring loud enough, or papa didn't love mama enough or something-anyway, they come to our office to line up with an article that really will sell. These two men. totally without such ex- perience, have averaged over $100 a week selling Beck-Nors--a little "foolproof." simplified accounting system for small merchants and for doctors, that is sweep ing the country.
 If you are looking for something better to sell. something easier and more digni- fled, pleasing work, write us about your self; no matter where you live, BeclsNor Systems will sell.
 A new income tax law compels every busi- ness man, large or small to keep per manent books of record" The BeckNo Co., Salina Kan
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YOUNG MEN-Wanted, several of good
 character and address who can sell i'm sursnce; a good proposition: steady work. Apply mornings after 9 o'clock at SIT N. 23d St.
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MEN over IS willing to travel, make
 secret investigations. reports: salary and expenses; experience unnecessary. Write j. Ganor, Former Govt. Detective, St.
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MEN-wanting positions firemen, brake-
 men, colored train or sleeping car por- ters, write for application blank; experi- ence unnecessary; fifst-class roads; no strike; name position wanted. Railway Institute Dept. Is, Indiana polis Ind
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s133 MONTH paid railway mail clerks to
 commence; steady work; common edu- cation sufficient; travel, see your coun- try For particulars apply today. sure. 26-Y, Age Herald.