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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
A keglIEibIe showing

(Cleveland Plain Dealer)
 The Irish elections take place August 27. It has been predicted that the republicans will make a negligible showing. Perhaps this showing will be less negligi- ble If DeValera is kept in prison. There are said to be many voters who have favored the Free State for the sake of peace and order, but who still retain a strong sen timental attachment to the in donitable DeValera. It Is freely charged that DeValera deliberate ly fought to be arrested. He has devoted his life to the cause of complete Irish independence, and if he fancied he could forward that cause by any personal sacri- flee he would not hesitate to offer himself. It Is not likely that he hoped to embarrass the Free State seriously, but he may feel that even a small embarrassment IS better than none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
CIamor Will Be Doubled
(St. Louis Globe-Democrat)

(St. Louis -Democrat)
 If 1t would be embarrassing to the Cuman Nandaedail-party op- posed to the Sim Fein-to have him on their hands before, what will it be now? The parliamentary election, the very first under peaceful conditions in the Free State, will take place August 27. The Cuman Nangaedail already has in confinement 15,000 persons taken as prisoners of war during the months of civil fighting. Their release that they may vote on August ? is clamored for inces- sanity. But the Free Staters will not release them for the very req son that if released they would have a vote. With DeValera also in confinement the clamor will be doubled Not only Is the party now in power depriving thousands of qualified Irishmen of their vote. 1t will be said, but 1t Is even pre- venting the Issues of the campaign from being peacefully presented by competent leaders of the oppo- sition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Likes stcrner Stuff
1New York Heraldl

Recently DeValera announced from cover that he would make a contest in the elections this month and that nothing but bullets" could stop him from publicly ad- vocating the election of irrecon- cilable republicans. Such talk from a man who had tried to overthrow the government with arms was re- garded as gall. It is true that bullets did stop his speaking, but the bullets were fired over his head and he was taken in hand without bloodshed. His behavior will not create new enthusiasm among the wilder young men, for he either tainted OF fell while ducking. Your Irish republican likes his leader of sterner stuff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
ONE TRICK A DAY
A Neu sInte Trick

This trick Is done with one slate only and the manipulation and preparation are so simple that they require only a word or two
 A slate, which Is shown to be lean on both sides. is given to a snectator to hold, and with pis- tol at a few paces distance, the nerformer fires directly at the slate. and immediately a myste- rious message appears on It.
 All that is necessary Is to write inc message on the slate witn glycerine before the trick. ana to load the pistol with small charge of powder, on top or which Is nlaced a quantity of chalk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
}ebf

As we understand it, the night po- lice court is to enable the policemen to sleep in the day time.
 Yesterday the composing room made us say "We don't see any injustice in remitting the obligation of the street railway company to pave the city streets" Of course, we meant just the opposite.
 We don't think the company ought to have to pave streets on which it has no tracks.
 And we think it ought to build its parks at terminals, and not along rights of way.
 However, that's neither here nor there, for it's all cut and dried any how. The company has made it's hay, so to speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
PUT THE SEAPORT FIRST

 lest it toss away as of no moment Alabama's glorious opportunity for seaport development. The legislature is under mandate of the people of this state to enact wise statute, proved by successful test elsewhere, to the end that the project may be properly achieved. The people of Alabama were given to understand that this state would profit by the experience of Louisiana in developing the port of New Orleans, and that there would be no departure from the essentials of the system whereby that port has so wonderfully prospered.
 And yet the measure as now before the legislature violates fundamental principle, not only of the New Orleans system, but of successful administra- ton of public business everywhere, That violation consists in providing that this outstanding undertaking shall be placed in the hands of commission dominated by politics, instead of board carefully chosen for the proved business and executive ability of it's several members. Efficiency and the experience at New Orleans demon strate the worth of a small board wisely selected. For the legislature to go counter to successful example in this important phase of the undertak- ing is for the legislature to doom the entire project to failure.
 The building of the port is matter not of material but of men. If the men of proper capacity are chosen, the undertaking is already perceived as a success. If the legislature goes ahead with the bill as it now stands, then it has indeed stood squarely in the way of Alabama's progress and nullified the will of the people as ex- pressed at the ballot box.
 The Louisiana Dock Board has five members appointed by the governor from the state at large. This board is given wide latitude in the fixing of fees for use of terminals and port fla cilities, and handles it's own finances under the general direction of the su- pervisor of public accounts, who makes regular checks of the boards affairs and acts more in the capacity of audi tor. All the red tape and other hin drances with which the pending meas ure would surround the operations of the Alabama board are properly lack ing in the Louisiana plan. The Ala bama measure, which seems to lay more stress upon the political game than upon the building of the seaport, is neither flesh, fowl, nor good red herring.
 Let the legislators be honest with themselves and with the people of Alabama. Let them lay aside their trading and huckster4ng, and let them consider this one question with an eye single to the public welfare. Let them provide for small board of able men free of any hindrance except the au- ditor's check, and the usual statutes, and tell them to build us a seaport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Pretty Bad
(Country Gentleman)

(Country Gentleman)
 The city girl boarding in the q untry spoke to the farmer about he savage way in which the COW regarded her.
 well" said the farmer, "1t must be on account of that red waist you're wearing"
 Dear me-" cried the girl. "Of course, I know its terribly out of style, but l had no idea a country COW would notice it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
A REMINDER

St. Louis Globe-Democrap
 That war debt Cuba owes us IS not so very big. as war debts go' but her preparations to settle m full are something to which the attention of several slow-pay TOT eign governments is respectfully invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Why Tinker With Yts
(Gadsden Times-Newsl

(Gadsden TImes-News)
 Now 1t is proposed to tinker with. the state harbor commission. The legislature seems to be deter mined to create as many big com missions as possible. One mem Der from the state at large and one from each of the ten congress sional districts Is the new plan that is proposed for the harbor commission. That sort of an un- wieldly body has been demons trated as most unsatisfactory in many instances. Why create an- other?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Tof fOP1klIONO
Al CompIfcnted ProbIeu,
(Atlanta Lournall

Greatly aggrieved at the upshot he naturally is, and more than ever persuaded that an Ireland which can maintain peace and freedom without his supernal as- sistance is doomed. As to what will be done with DeValera, long suffering citizens of the state he has plagued may well recall Dis raellfs reply when asked to define the difference between "misfor- tune" and disaster" Said the keen prime minister: If Mir. Gladstone should fall into the Thames, that would be a misfor- tune; but if he should be rescued, that would be a disaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
The Cotton Crou

(Pickens County Herald)
 We believe that the cotton crop can be saved in this county if the farmer will fight the army worm and the boil weevil in the correct way, and with the aid of the county agent, who is anxious to help in any way he can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Grounds for Confidence
(Tuscaloosa News)

There Is every reason for con fidence In the future of Tusca- loosa. The buildings Chat are be- ing erected Lre of the substantial kind and a most gratifying fea- ture is that the people are buy ing homes. The town with tho most property owners Is sure Of 8 permane 1r population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Keep Pulling Together
Brandon Tirnes)

We are not going to have smooth sailing all the way. There are many problems confronting our new cisY officials which will challenge the best there Is in them. The problem now Is 70 Keep our people pulling together for prog ress. There is nothing to be gained by antagonizing one ar other. Even though things do not go on as you would like them to go. remember that the Millennium has not come yet, and do not get excited over 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
SMILES
nIn.nn. of the seanonn

It was a picture illstrating the seasons. First there was spring Beautiful nympths played by the brook. Into its limpid waters they dipped their rosy toes. They were lightly clad as befits spring. Next came summer. By the set were more girls. Adown the sands they leaped and gamboled. They wore fewer clothes and the wlno toyed with these scanty garments Such was summer.
 Nav got up at this point.
 "Come on, paw" she ordered. 'sWe won't wait for winter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
As to RienninI sen.Innu

(DeKalb County Herald)
 A bill Is pending to have the legislature meet every two years. If it will annul some o fthe laws now on the books and not make too many new ones, we believe many people would be in favor of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Wasting Breath

(The Lawyer and Banker)
 A Texas attorney was delivering a Fourth of July address. He had held forth prosily for nearly an hour apparently without getting anywhere. At length he stopped and then said in impressive tones: q pause to ask myself question"
 A voice from the back of the hall shouted: Better not. You'll only get a fool answer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Punzling q Candldate
 nondon TeleEraphl

(London Telegraph)
 A parliamentary candidate in a rural district made the following remark in the course of his ad- dress: There Is no question in the world which I cannot answer with just Yes or No
 An old farm laborer jumped up and said: Please, maister, might ask 'er a question:"
 Certainly, my good fellow. said the candidate.
 Well. then, maister." said the old farm hand, whats the timer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
To Prerent Grenter EviIs

(Memphis Commercial AppeaD
 Every consideration of good for themselves and for Ireland de- mands that the republicans submit the determination of their coun- trys course to the peaceful deci- sion of the ballot and every con- sideration of harm forbids a de- cision by bullets. If the arrest of DeValera is to be considered an evil then 1t must be regarded as an evil brought about by the ne cessity for preventing much grea:- CT evils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Some Speed Needod

Colbert County Reporter)
 Lieutenant Governor Mcdowell has at last realized that the legis- lature has been killing too much time and advocates a speeding up. A pity this spirit has not prevailed all along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
ALI. Tnn SLOW

(St. Louis Globe-Democra)
 Progress is said to be made Tn the control of mine disasters and the rescue of those imperiled, but the sad rites over ninety-nine vic- tims at Kemmerer, Wyoming. show that the progress is all too slow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
A Word to the Wise
(Houston Post)

If you live next door to mother and want to borrow pound of sugar, get the sugar before telling her how to raise her children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Hop Aboard and Let's Go (Dothan Eaelel

No former anti should hold back for fear of the lack of room on the nderwood band wagon. It is the roomiest and most comfort able one on the road to Washing tion, so hop aboard and let's go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Get Thero in a Hurry
Huntsvilla rima.n

N11 HtIt1 IAIU T HILL
 Well kept farms, clean fence corners, good, sleek. fat stock, all count for prosperous and proRres- sive farmers. Those of us here in Madison county who are not in that class should get there in a hurry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Heading off Labor Axents
(Roanoke LeaderI

NRoanoK0 Leader)
 It seems to us that the legisla- ture is well within the bounds of proper legislation in seeking to put prohibitive license on labor agents coming into the state to beguile certain clements into leav- ing Alabama, often using false representations to carry their end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Will Win No Votes

AOGALO OAN 4 ASN SNN(
 Irish government exhibits con- siderable political shrewdness by publishing DeValera's correspond ence with his officers which was captured in the period when the republican irregulars were burn ing precious public records, de- stroying private property and car rying out a general program of loot and devastation. Thereby they prove from DeValera's own hand that though he appeals to sympathy now, he showed no ten derness for Irishmen as long as he had the power to afflict them. Wherever reason carries due weight, the arrest of DeValera will win no votes for his party. Rather the voters who give the matter intelligent onsideration will hold that his internment Is lucky thing for him when so many or his lieutenants met a sterner rate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

A report from abroad says that the heaviest winners at the Deauville bac- carat bank were Frenchman named Hennessy and an Englishman named Pulcinelli. And that's that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Another Nniannna
(RrAwtnn Stnnhnrl

Among other nuisances which we would like to sec abated is the fellow who feels that because he Is going twice as fast as you are he is entitled to twice as much road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
They Are Finding Out
(Detroit Free Press)

One by one the people who thought MT. Coolidge didn't mean it when he said he intends to 80 on with President Harding's poli- cies and plans are finding out that he did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Luckless Luke
 Dear Torch Bearer: Do you re- member the story of the unfortunate gentleman who was caught. in soup storm with fork in his hand? Here am with my car in the repair shop and gas selling at bargain rates.- Luke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
THE PARAGRAPHERS
An Improvement

Instead of having people say of you, He was a good fellow while he had it," wouldn't you rather they would say, He Is a good fel- low and he's got it yet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

If office-seekers could be relied on to do half of what they promise, voters might be excused for believing what candidates say during campaigns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
A Biz Saving
(Scottsboro Progressiva A

(Scottsboro Progressive Age)
 We figure that the county agent has saved enough in the past week to pay his salary for the nex- twenty years and then make a handsome profit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Word of Warning
fchicaeo News)

In view of the low price of gaso- line pedestrians may have to wear lenders when they cross the bou- levards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Does the Trick
lTampa Tribune)

The Polish minister has returned home after successfully negotiat- ing a loan from the United States. A Pole usually gets the persim- mon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Higher Than Present Mark
(New York Herald)

Germany is reported to be forg- ing to the front in civil aviation. A nation, evidently, that Is deter mined to make it's mark Tn more ways than one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Naturally the new president is ex- pected to be more or less independent in his views and tastes; he was born on the Fourth of July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

The chief worry by the G. o. P. over the slump in wheat appears to be the probable slump in votes grow ing therefrom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Evolution md Revenue
(Franklin Timesl

Our legislature may abolish evo- lution. Why not? The state doesn't get any revenue out of the evolution theory, anyway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Plenty of Advantages
(Ashland Prorrassn

Talking of natural advantages. Clay county has them in abund- ance, and it's time she should be- gin to make use of some that have been passed by unnoticed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

One trouble with the concert of na- tions is that each insists on singing different song in different key.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
nIiGhtcd Romance
fphiladelnhia Record

HIIdUUIPIIII 1NOOUIuI Sillicus: well. their romance is over. They ran away and got married"
 Cynicus: "Too bad! They were always such good friends, too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Encouragement Not Needed
lLouisville Courier-J Journall

NLUUIsVIIIS OOuI IU1 0 0 olI lI''I1
 A Cincinnati woman was com plimented by the court for killing her husband. However, acquittal in most such cases is sufficient in- centive to others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Nothinr ,Rout RrnIn Power

MaEnus Johnson is said to have developed his lung power as glass blower. Here Is obvious hint for young men who aspire to public life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
No others to Fight

(ArkanSdS GdDetboJ
 The average newspaper reader thinks DeValera has dohe Just what he said he had never gone and thinks also that he has oone a minimum of fighting himsell while urging others to fight. The Irish Free State authorities tnink the same thing. In a statement issued after DeValera's arrest the Free State government charges that from a safe retreat" he en- couraged his followers to continue their warfare and to work unto death while he kept himself sale for glory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

If Americans could be reliably as- sured that there would never be an- other war that would involve their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

France seems to look upon the Ruhr occupation as a steady job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
And Epen Off screens
(Dallas News)

In summing up Pancho Villa we ought to credit him with staying out of vaudeville and chautauqua-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Not All of Them (Eufaula CtitizanN

You can put some things over on the people of Eufaula some of the time, but not all of the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

It is Russia's record that causes Uncle Sam to decline to be seen in her company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
THE FIRST DUTY

(E. w. Howe's Monthly) The first duty demanded of hem pecked men is to deny that they are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

The part that MT. Stearns will take at Washington may be felt, if not heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Permanent state highways are not to be paved with good intentions mixed with politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
ider hceling

6ualls, it depends on to whether it feels naturally cuss-ed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
(End of Third Reel)
No. 2-Yes. s-No

A-4NOs - CUs O-INU
 Dear Torch Bearer: Has any one tipped you off to the fact that:
 Dr. Root is a dentist in Ashton, H.; E. c. Hammer runs a hardware store in Hillsboro, Wis, and Mrs. Sleeper conducts the Randolph hotel in Sterling, Ills. ?-Lanigan.
 Once upon a time beauty was a question of heredity. Now you can have your nose whittled while you wait. Cyrano de Bergerac died too soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Modern Shopping

Modern Shopping -Milady goes to buy her clothes Not only that: She buys brand new style of nose To match her hat.
 As a rule political appointees are inclined to procrastinate on the job, but now and then we find one with his heart in his work. For instance, there is the woodchopper in the forest preserve who chopped wood so con scientiously that he chopped off his wooden leg. He deserves a wooden medal, at least.
 Sad Words
 Of all sad words
 That leave me dizzy,
 l hate these four:
 "The line is busy" -G. c. R, Boy Injured by Bicycle Rider" Something ought to be done about thesa scorcherS hv heck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

The number of reformers would be materially reduced if the business didn't hold out prospects for new jobs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Boy Injured by Bicycle Rider" Something ought to be done about these scorchers, by heckl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22
Isn't Vodka Terrible stuffs
(Springfield Union)

(SpringfieId Union) MT. Brookhart appears to have returned from his trip abroad with the confused notion that he was representing Moscow in the United States senate.
 Time to Change Subject
 Detroit News)
 Before getting too excited over conditions at Ellis Island. how do they compare with steerage condi- tions on foreign liners?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

 no wrong. Ey served Jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

eh
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 time
 yf course,
 etices have
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 berhaps a series
 fE mail service; but fHto date shows that ex- precautions pay in both e and in money saved
 Tng air mail service is well patron ized-has been from the first-and the patronage is growing continually and in accelerating volume. Some day these thin air lines will appear to us amusingly tenuous and inadequate, but today they mark a further man. festation of that pioneering spirit that has contributed so overwhelmingly to our advancement. There is general expectation and belief that the careful, courageous work now being done in this field will finally result in. untold benefit to this nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

6urse that puts more
 go the hearts of criminals
 zkers of every sort than
 fompt conviction followed by I'd punishment. The machinery of the law is to protect the public against ethe depredations of lawbreakers. There should be no such loopholes left in the conduct of the courts as tend to permit the guilty to escape punish ment.
 The plan proposed by the commis- sioner of public safety will undoubt- edly relieve the congestion to some extent. A few weeks trial should show whether it will or not. If it does not give the relief reeded, then fur ther provision should be made. That leaves alleged delays in appeal cases to be considered. It is hoped that some plan may be devised where this difficulty will be remedied also.
 Lastly, having made provision for the efficiency of the trials and the processes of law, let there be reces- sion from the too-ready granting of reductions and communications in sen tence and in revocation of sentences. Such power is too great to be given to one man as an offset to the costly and elaborate processes of the courts ; therefore, any man having that au- thority should remember that his first duty is to the public and not to those swho are able to gain his ear for par ticulary telling appeals for clemency. The way to enforce laws is to enforce them-not to make private concessions to lawbreakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

expected, original Coolidge re steadily increasing in num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

sob. ''He !
 @hat you know [
 president. "Two a 6 The humble employe; t be bluffed or bribedn a Ointment was made. President [ Colidge may find need for his honest I old cobbler friend when the statesmen I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-22

Ointment was made. President 6olidge may find need for his honest old cobbler friend when the statesmen disagree for reasons which their chief cannot fathom.