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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
ESTIMATES OF KELLOGC

Since the position of American am- bassador to London is of growing im- portance, the sort of person chosen for this high office is of increasing pub lie interest. In the estimation of many who have followed his career, which has not been spectacular but which has been substantial, MT. Kellogg is worthy of the trust For example, the Washington Post says that he has had "a long and varied career, in which he has won high place by reason of his character and abilities. His stand ing as lawyer is of the highest, while his service in the senate amplified his experience and increased his reputa- ton as a statesman and lawmaker MT. Kellogg's knowledge of foreign affairs is very extensive." By com parison with MT. Harvey the Nash vile Banner is inclined to think we are better off, and, after citing the oddities and eccentricities of MT. Har- vey's ambassadorial acts and behavior, concludes: "We have an idea that MT. Kellogg will pursue different and more becoming course" A simi- lar judgment is rendered by the De- troit Free Press: ''The country need not expect the new ambassador to be as interesting a figure as the present incumbent, and he is unlikely to shine as brilliantly in the social and literary world as some of his earlier predeces- sors have. MT. Kellogg's record holds out promise rather of a capable than showy career in London"
 MT. Kellogg, however, is said not to be acceptable to the progressive bloc in the senate, and it is intimated that fight over confirmation of his ap- pointment will be made. The country is coming to perceive that what is fought by the progressive bloc is prob- ably not so bad after all. The pro- gressives play an important function in causing the people to reconsider established customs and policies. This reconsideration gives opportunity for rejection of those that no longer apply to our conditions, and is therefore valuable; but to accept the progress sives wholesale is too much to expect. By filibuster the progressives and irreconcilables blocked the Versailles treaty. MT. Kellogg, as senator, was not one of those. Perhaps that is why they fear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
BRINGING SAXoNY BACK

Although the central government of Germany has moved with resolute pur- pose against the establishment of an independent government in Saxony, and has deposed the de facto govern ment, it has curiously taken no ag- greesive measures with respect to the new Rhenish republic proclaimed at about the same time. It may be that the German government desires. to compose these difficulties one at a time, and that, when Saxony is gath cred safely back into the fold, official attention will be turned to the next in order. Bavaria is in a state of unstable political equilibrium with any development possible. It is pos sible that the Bavarians are expected to be impressed by the effective fed eral action in Saxony and will make a virtue of necessity by returning com pletely to it's allegiance.
 The case of the Rhenish province presents some additional difficulties In the first place, the district has greatly suffered from the government policy of passive resistance. The re- public avowedly seeks the position of an independent buffer state between Germany and France. While France disclaims any participation in the for mation of this republic, 1t is known that the idea of buffer state is re- garded by the French as protective. It is interesting to note that the Rhen- ish proclamation of independence spe- officially acknowledges the obligation of the new state to pay it's share of the separations and solemnly calls upon the rest of the states to make the same pledge.
 The success of the reformation in Saxony suggests either that the cen tral government is stronger than st first appeared or that Stresemann is, statesman of no mean order. The revolution in Saxony has been quelled practically without bloodshed and without any popular outbreak. Fur thermore, the central government IS wisely taking prompt measures to feed the people, to whom lack of food was the immediate cause of dissatisfaction and revolt. Strangely enough, resent ment appears to be directed against the Prussians after all these years, and they are blamed for having brought the war upon Germany. Doubtless they have much to answer for. If they are made to answer to their German compatriots, the lesson should be salutary.
 It is hardly likely that Germany will be allowed to disintegrate, except for such border states as may develop along the Rhine, and England has re- corded her opposition even to them. Much depends upon the wisdom of the central government in this crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

the ground of the basic elements and
 of transportation and export advaa- tages. The penalization of this dis
 trict through an artificial agency has long been resented locally and has stimulated persistent organized effort by civic interests looking to the re- moval of the evil. There will be a hearing of the case against "Pittsburg Plus" before the federal trade com mission beginning December 10, and preparations are under way for a strong presentation of the situation by the organized opposition to the system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
BOOSTING BUILDS CITIES

One suggestion of the advertising men converting in this city is especially worth the attention of the people of Birmingham. It was that the South least has the same opportunity to at tract people and investment through
 advertising that California and other Western states have had. The value of rivalry among such cities as At Ilanta, Chattanooga and Birmingham was placed at very high estimate,
 especially as this takes the form of competitive boosting, each city of its
 own opportunities, advantages and de- lights, of business, location and cli- mate.
 Already some citizens of Birming- ham are on record as having praised their home city among strangers. There is no better method of attract ling attention than by such boosting. lit may be individual; it may be by word of mouth; it may be co-opera- tive; it may be by means of the printed page; but the proclamation of community's good points cannot fail to bring response in the way of both fame and prestige. A city that is talked about is city that people want to visit If people come to visit Bir- Irningham, many will desire to abide here to invest their time and their money in Birmingham's potentialities Iof wealth. This is proved by the fact that the bulk of this population is composed of those who have come here in order materially to prosper. That their faith has been justified and that they are prospering is in evidence lon every hand.
 But still there is room for more. Indeed, the larger this city-grows, the greater it's capacity to absorb new people and new capital. What is now city of two hundred thousand will soon be city of half million. On,e the total reaches half a million, the next goal is still higher. The oppor- ftunity is here; the resources are here; the possibilities are here. How soon they are developed and realized de- fpends upon the zeal with which our offerings are heralded abroad. With all the substantial foundation of tan IgibNe asset, those who boost Birming ham %need never fear that they are Ioyerstating the facts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
STILL AFTER PITTSBURG PLUS

The meeting recently held in Chi Ecago to discuss ways and means whereby "Pittsburg Plus" as an ar'ti- lficial industrial factor might be aboi- Iished was the first conference of "The Associated States Opposing Pittsburg tPlus." Included in the attendance swere eight attorneys general and deputy attorney general representing las many states. The meeting was the loutgrowth of the appropriation of fifty-five thousand dollars by the states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin to fight "Pittsburg Plus" These four states formed joint com mission and invited the cooperation of other commonwealths, eighteen of which joined. At the first meeting it was decided to ask Eastern states to participate in the movement, and it was pointed out that North, South, East and West are subject to the evils of 'Pittsburg Plus" because of it's dis crimination against steel consumers in every section.
 Chairman Baker of Illinois ex- plained the working of the "Pittsburg Plus" system and the handicap to which it subjects Western and South ern industry, and showed how Eastern manufacturers and consumers are sim ilarly affected because of the fact that the bulk of farm implements sold in the East are manufactured in the West, and the Eastern farmer is com pelled to pay the "Pittsburg Plus" charge upon the steel in its imple- ments. Because of the campaign against "Pittsburg Plus" Chicago is buying steel nearly five dollars a ton cheaper than before, while New York, which has the same freight, rate from Pittsburg as Chicago, is paying the full unearned freight charge. As consequence steel construction is cheaper in Chicago than in New York, as is the cost of steel for other manu- featuring purposes. MT. Baker added that this condition, in modified degree, applies to the entire East, which is compelled to pay freight from Pitts burg on steel purchased and made ia Philadelphia, Baltimore, Buffalo and other producing points. It was shown that Illinois, which appropriated twenty-five thousand dollars for fight I ing "Pittsburg Plus" will save this year eighty thousand dollars on the cost of steel for reinforcing rods, bridges and culverts on a thousand miles of public highways because that state has five-dollar differential in the price of steel.
 Birmingham has long been inter- ested in efforts to have "Pittsburg Plus" abolished. It has been demon strated that steel can be manufactured in this district more cheaply than any where else because of the existence on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
PEOPLES FORUM
Publicity Aroused Interest

TO the Editor of The Age-Heraid'
 On behalf of the Birmingham Association of the Officers Re- serve Corps, I desire to very cor dially thank you for the publicity that you gave the reserve corps in a recent issue of your paper. This publicity has resulted In arousing considerable interest among ex- officers of the World War, and each mail since the publication of the article has brought letters of inquiry from ex-officers in various localities throughout the state.
 Your splendid cooperation is certainly very much appreciated by our organization.
 HORACE c. WILKINSON,
 Major O. R. C., President. Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 29, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
INTERESTING PLANS
 FOR NEW SETTLERS
(Nashville Banner)


 Quite good many parts of the South have been considerably ex- ercised, and with good reason, to find a way to obviate the i'll ef- fleets on agriculture in this section of the nation from the continued exodus of negro labor to the in- dustrial centers of the Middle West. North and East. During the last few months 1t has appeared that the situation was not as gloomy as 1t seemed at first. The negro has not found the warm welcome or cordial treatment which the glowing accounts of labor agents led him to expect, and he has not been especially well pleased with either climate or social conditions. The tide has not exactly turned. but it has cer- tainly showed a tendency to do so. Tn this connection, 1t may be noted that interesting plans have been brought out to supply the serious deficiencies which have been caused in certain places.
 The Southern Railway, for in- stance, with the cooperation of
 
 ganizations, has advertised the fa- vorable opportunities for profita- ble farming In the South to all sections of the United States. and to many foreign countries. The main idea has been to bring here farmers who wanted to own and work their own land. Accurate figures have been difficult to get, but reports available for 1921 show that one-tenth of the real estate agents in the Southern's S territory had sold 57,4O6 acres of forming land to individuals out side the South. Conditions for moving to new localities were ex- ceedingly unfavorable in 1921 and have continued to be so very largely until the present. On that basis the showing made Is dis tinctly encouraging.
 In one case, large tract of cut-over land in Alabama has been subdivided into farms suit able in size for small families. Good roads have been built through it. Substantial houses and barns have been put up and part Of each tract cleared of stumps and brush. A competent man has been employed to show men from other sections farming methods adapted to local conditions. Some settlers have already made their appearance and it is reported that their crops are good and promise excellene-~re turns. It is claimed that other similar projects will be on foot in short time. ~
 Another somewhat similar scheme is reported to be in op- eration in 8 part of Georgia, where many farms are for sale and where the opportunities for agriculture are good. In that case business men and banks in the locality have taken long options on farming property in order to be able to control prices and are now advertising the many real ad- vantages of settling there. This particular campaign has just be- gun, but it is not out of reason to expect beneficial results from It 1T 1t is prosecuted with energy and intelligence.
 1t is exactly in line with good soH'c' loo, to ina that those who have done most along such lines are rigid in insisting that there shall be no effort to show condi- tions in the South in any. other light than the true one. It IS really not necessary to resort to exaggeration and it is automatic that the new settlers in the South should by all means know exac.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

what they will find when they come here. There would be no point in promising things which could not be carried out. It would be poor business and worse nor als.
 It does indicate. however, that the South can and will adjust it. self to difficult conditions caused by the negro exodus. The South is the land of opportunity today and the American spirit o adven- ture is still so alive that there are bound to be many who will move here as soon as they realize the benefits the act would give them. If the negro insists on going else- where and leaving the farms, where he so essentially belongs, the same spirit which has made the South so prosperous in the comparatively brief space which has elapsed since the disaster If the Civil War will, undoubtedly find way to overcome troubles Thirh his going has, made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
PERILs 10 YOUTH OF TODAY

Few phases of modern life that bear upon domestic conditions have been so widely discussed of late as what has come to be known as betting parties. A minister of recognized dis tinction beyond his denominational bounds recently declared from his pull pit that promiscuous spooning menaces the morals of the world. This was the inspiration for renewal of an age old discussion pro and con as to com parative moral conditions among young people of today and those of a generation ago. There is wide diver sity of opinion as to whether present. day young people are worse in their personal tastes, impulses, conduct and habits than were their parents and grandparents in their youth. Perhaps satisfaction of either side. In their attitude toward right and wrong; in their impulses toward the refined or the coarse things of life; in their ten- dencies towards discretion or reckless ness; in their ideals and standards boys and girls of today are probably about what their more recent ances- tors were. That is general view which might well be considered in the light of differences of circumstances surrounding modern conditions of life xxroi ioh foI, place much heavier strain upon self control and self-government. These general conditions require the applica- tion of a keener intelligence and a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

Governor Walton is said to be fast losing sympathizers. There are many citizens of Oklahoma, however, who are right with him in his serious con- sideration to retire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
Went After Auto Owners oopoarv rTiu3eS)

The legislature did tax every thing in sight, and what they dld to the automobile owners in tax- ing their cars and oil and every thing connected with them was plenty. A good sum will be raised but all the deficit cannot be made up by automobile cars and access sorry tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
Keeping Trade at Home

Tuscaloosa can develop a larg' and a very valuable trade with nearby counties if the proper eff fort is made. We are told tha thousands of dollars are sent to mail l-order houses which Tusca- loosa might just as well have.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
SMILES
Certain Test (EpWorth Herald)

Two fishermen were angling in river, when one suddenly dropped his rod.
 "Say!" he calculated. Did you see that feller fall off that cliff over there into the river?'
 Don't get excited, Bill" soothed the other. "Mebbe 1t was a mdvie actor maxim pictures"
 But, my stars. How kin we tell?"
 Well" counseled the judicious one, If he drowns, he ain't."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

It may be true, as MT. Edison says, that the newspapers do not always represent a mans views correctly. Perhaps it is because the average man says lot of things that he did not know he ever thought until he finds how curious they look in cold print.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
Value of Working Together
(Prattville Progress) i

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 The Progress has always be- lieved that the county boards of revenue or commissioners should make definite road program for each county of Alabama connect- ing the county seats and submit these to our state highway com- mission for approval. The Prog ress, therefore, most heartily ap- proves the action of the new, highway commission in calling into consultation the variousl boards of revenue. These repre- { sentatives are more familiar with the needs of their county and this will prove popular move.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
There Is Money fin Pecnns
 (T |. Snr1l


 Down in Baldwin county ther 2 is a family who own a large and profitable pecan grove. They left comforts and luxuries in Chicago to come to Alabama and raise pe1 cans. When people from Illinois see the future ahead of pecan growing here, we home folks don't want to sleep over our rights. Not far away from us, in south- west Georgia, is the largest pa- pershell peca ngrove in the world. Truly, the path of prosperity leads through pecan orchards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
As to Inheritance Tax

The inheritance tax is Justified on the theory that those who ac7 cumulate large fortunes do 50 through the protection and ben efits conferred by government, and having profited more thereby than their less fortunate or less capable neighbors, they should contribute a sort of bonus to so- ciety in consideration of that fact. In the present condition of Alabama's finances, it is likely that the inheritance tax will be among the new devices proposed to increase the states revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
Big Building Record

(SyIacauBa AuVHHCeJ
 Some would doubt it if we were to state that there has been more than three hundred homes erected in Sylacauga within the past three years. At that rate Of building and with the locating Of another industry or two, why should Sylacauga not reach a pop ulation of 25,000 by 1880?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
HolIey Trees Worth While
(Tailadega Daily Home)

Why not plant few hollyy trees, if you own rolling Ia Id with brooks, where beech ahd holly flourish? The famed Chrit- mas emblem is getting scarceir the hills; and holly twigs are demand Christmas Tide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

Summer resort flappers are re- ported to have adopted an official flag, which is expected to be especially effective with the aid of the per.ma- nent wave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

In Washington a stir has been cre- ated by the report that number of Russian freaks is headed for America on investigation tours. Moscow can appreciate just how Washington feels,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
1 THE ALABAMA PRESS
A Transfer of Energy

wouldn't we get things done the energy and enthusiasm ex pended at a baseball or footbal game were concentrated upoL something for the welafre of the the community?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

Governor Walton of Oklahoma ap- pears to have demonstrated that, aside from bis shortcomings as statesman, he is not even an experienced politi- cian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
Good Neighbors An Asset

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 It is worth a great deal to have neighbors who are willing to ex- change helpful greetings and when assistance and encourage ments are needed to help cheer fully. This Is test of good citt- zenship and it is an indication of a desirable community in which Co locate. No community can be pro. gressive and the individual \ em- bers of society contented and happy without a neighborly fee1-i ing of mutual help and co-opera-| tive enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

Statistics showing that the costs of governments in fourteen states have been doubled since 1920 and quad rupled since 1912 may cause the American taxpayers some day to rise up and replace politicians with busi- ness executives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

Germans are reported to be Hooking into Russia in search of trade open ings. Sounds like case of jumping out of the frying-pan into the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
Obeying Orders

IBuen HumOr, MadrldJ
 A colonel who had been pro- noted to general gave a banquet to his regiment. Addressing himself to the sol- diers, he said: Fall upon the food without pity--treat 1t as if it were the enemy"
 At the end of the banquet he observed a sergeant hiding two bottles of wine.
 What are you. doing?" asked the colonel.
 "Obeying orders, sir. In war, when you don't kill the enemy you take him prisoner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
It's a Safe Bet

When you hear fellow say he's not familiar with the arrange ment of the courthouse offices, it's a safe bet that he has not yet done his automobile license shop ping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
The Autumn Bard

HC autumn IarQ The autumn is with us-so is the sob
 poet. The dead leaves are falling; he thinks ., we don't know it. The meadows are sodden that used to
 be sunny, The flowers are withered-now isn't
 that funny? The birds have departed to climes that
 are warmer, The pumpkin will shortly be pie for
 the farmer. What gets my angora is all of this
 signing And sobbing and wailing for things
 that are dying. So please anchor this where sob poets
 may scan it, And kindly request them to fall off
 this planet. 70. A. M. Quoth Dr. Mayo: "A mans will is only one-fifth developed" And even that is in his wife's name.
 Statistics show that only three per cent. of our motorists are careless, but gosh, how reckless they are! Chorus girls Demand More Clothes"
 It may be sign of moral uplift. Or cold winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
Money And Temperament (vNro (. 1,


 Washington Star) Opera singers get more pay in America than in Europe." We can afford to be liberal" But do you think compensation can promote vocal ability?" Sometimes. Even in ordinary life the bigger you make the tip the louder the waiter says Thank you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
AND PLACE TO PARK CAR

Word "home" is not so obsolete as some have feared. It is still necessary to have some place to read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
SHOWED HER GOOD TASTE
 (Tndianan nOlis NexVSl

Mexico, in declining to join the League of Nations, may wish to stay in the same class with the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

the former city having gone through { similar experience not long ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
Freshest Joke Of The Week Duluth News -Tribune)

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 "Eliza," said friend of the family to the colored laundry woman, have you seen Miss Edith's fiance?"
 Eliza pondered moment, then bent over the washtub once more "No. ma'am," she said, "it ain't been in the wash yet"