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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
TRICK A DAY
A Jolly Trick

This trick necessitates a wager to create a laugh, for when it is done the method is no longer secret. Take plate, place it on the brim of a tumbler of water and turn the whole over so that the glass is bottom uppermost. Then lay any wager that you will take the< glass with one hand and draing the contents. No doubt you will be speedily taken up. so. smooth the hair off your fore head; draw the plate} with one hand to the edge of the table and put your forehead to the surface of the bottom of the glass. Press it close, then holding the plate and the glass. you may return 10 your erect position and incline your head backwards, to get the
 glass evenly balanced on your forehead. Without the plate, which you have removed. you may. take the glass off with one hand and drink the fill of the glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
xx.; Ao0O GtASns1agSegs1~ Main 49OO
NO ATTENTION To BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham and Jefferson county nay continue the privilege of proVld- ing twenty per cent. or more of the state taxes; but when asking for the Enactment of some local bills provid- ing pressing necessities for this dis Erict, the legislature has been so busy Hefending itself and explaining It's record that there has been little time Nor the consideration of these re- nuests. It was earnestly hoped by the two hundred thousand people of Blr- aningham that they might receive some protection from the many railroad igrade crossings that daily threaten their lives and extract hundreds of Thousands of dollars from them in worse than waste; but the measure Isuccumbed before the attacks of those whose special concern seems to be for the railroads There was hope that Birmingham might get a park board to be maintained at the city's expense and to enable the rapidly increasing population to have breathing spells at times and to improve the public health. The legislature showed little interest in this worthy project. A zoning law is badly needed to protect private property from useless losses, to pro mote the public health and to beau- tify the city. The measure went the way of all flesh.
 Birmingham got new circuit judge to relieve the police court dockets and contribute to the public safety by more prompt trials of auto speeders who appeal from verdicts against them; but the additional cost is pro- vided by the city, though the appoint ment offered the governor that much more patronage to distribute where he might strengthen his political fortunes, and no responsibility rested on the legislature in enacting the bill.
 There need be no surprise that the city commission should feel blue aud express disappointment. Members of fhat body worked hard for the enacr- nent of the measures affecting the interests of this community, if ire quent trips to Montgomery and ex- tended conferences with legislative committees may be classed as labor. The legislature had "other fish to fry" since it has been almost con stantly on the defensive. So Birming- ham and Jefferson county must try to remain content for several more years, without their needed laws, and will continue to pay their taxes like good and patriotic citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
MATRIMoNY BARS A BEAUTY

A perceptibly jarring note devel- oped from the recent -''beauty. show at Atlantic City in the form of suit for heavy damages. One woman, who apparently is of the view that she is pleasant to look upon, was debarred, is married. She asks one hundred and fifty thousand dollars as balm for hu- initiation, peace of mind, jostled- nerves and other alleged injuries. An interesting moral and legal question has been raised in this suit. Shall 6 woman be denied the right of compet- ing in pulchritude race because she is welded? It is doubtful if juries, the majority of which are composed largely of domestic bread-winners and bill-payers, would deny such privi- lege to lady. It is recalled that this is an age of freedom for the female sex, and that the matron. contingent seemssto demand and in most instances to receive at least an even break ill privileges and perquisites. The plain tiff's damage claim would appear a bit high for having been denied the right to exhibit herself. But while some cities have barred married women as teachers, never before has a woman been shut out from the chance tJ land beauty prize or otherwise take the leadership in matters aesthetic, because theoretically and legally she belongs to one man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Why So, Secretivef (GadSden Times-Newsl

Governor Brandon seems to take delight in showing himself to the people in a poor, light. Either that, or he doesn't know how to avoid it. Now, 1t develops that he knew of the mutiny of convicts at the Banner mines and withheld the information from the public, for what purpose Is difficult to see. The convicts rebelled and con siderable trouble and destruction followed That was on September 10. On September 12, If not sooner. the governor knew of the oc- currence. The man he had placed at the head of the convict super visors knew of 1t and Atakes re- sponsfbility for the corporals pun ishment which was administered afterward. What object there could have been in suppressing news of the happening is some thing that perhaps the governor can explain. Probably the exnla- nation will fit in we'll with the governors defense of the "eee- tract. system. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
The Editors ProbI@,.s
(Gadsden Journal)

Many books have been written many sermons have been preached and even many films have been made on the general subject , Way Girls Go Wrong" Some day some one is going to treat of the subject, Why Editors Go Wrong" AS matter of fact. not many edf- tors go wrong, but the wonder | that the majority of them do not fall. For instance there came to the Journal yesterday just twenty SIX letters, each containing propa- ganda of some sort. The coal op- orators, hard and soft want the newspapers to pull their chest nuts out of the fire. The railroads, too, are engaged in the same game. Some one wants bullbats protected. Prohibition in England and politics in New York are brought to the editors attentlo-- withTthe expectation that he wiH pass the press agents thoughts on to his own thousands of readers. To beNsulse thesne W spaper i< un- der no obligations to print arfy of this stuff. Tn fact, it is under obligation to protect it's readers, as far as possible. from propa- ganda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother of John c. Calhoun

Martha Caldwell is going to marry Pat Calhoun" So ran the gossip about TITO. As if 1t mat tered whether or not Martha Cald- well married Pat Calhoun or John O'Grady! But it did matter great deal. Her son, John c. Cal to bring about the giving of Texas to the United States. He was also a nited States senator; vice president of the United States, and man influential in all the great questions that shook the country In its early days. And where would we have been If Martha Caldwell had said "No" to Pat Calhoun!
 Pats father had just come over from Ireland, and he was ready to fight Indians or anyone else, If need be. That father was a rest less soul, trying Pennsylvania for a while and finding the Quakers too quiet for him; then moving on to Virginia, and tiring of the aris- tocracy; and finally settling in South Carolina, where he estab- lished the family. Pat was the old mans son, a fellow quite like him, equally ready for any emer- gency. He had a ready tongue, as well as good looks, and so Martha Caldwell did not say No" They were married and went to live on their primitive farm. It was very quiet where Martha set tied down in the log house. There was nothing for her to look at except the woods and the hills. There was no money for her to spend-and no place in which to spend 1t. if she had money.
 She worked day in and day out. When John was only a very small boy Pat, the husband and father, died, and the widow had to "carry on" alone. Out of that home sprang John c. Calhoun. the great leader. For that reason Martha Caldwell deserves a hear ty vote of thanks. She said the right when she said Yes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS By Frederick Hotik Law
Nathan II. Forrest
By Frederick HOuk Law

Today much is said concerning the Ku Klux Klan. Everybody knows that an organization by that name was called into being shortly after the close of the Civil War. In the days of recon struction there came a time when it was necessary for the men of the South to unite to defend them selves from unscrupulous. people who were only too ready to take advantage of after-war conditions. The method of lf-defense that was chosen was the secret sociery.
 In the novel Red Rock" Thomas Nelson Page, Southern writer, shows that the original founders of the Ku Klux Klan were moved by lofty purposes, but that evil men, cloaking themselves under the name. brought about disgraceful conditions. However that may be, it Is said that one of the founders of the Ku Klux Klan was General Nathan B. For rest, the great Confederate cavalry leader. Indeed, he is reputed to have been the brain of the organi- zation.
 Nathan B. Forrest, at the begin ming of the Civil War, was forty yearso age. At that time he was a rich cotton grower in Missis- sippi. His father had been a hum- ble blacksmit who could do little for his son. Nathan Forrest, the boy, played in the black smith shop and when he grew old enough he helped his father.s Aside from period of a few months, he stayed away from school altogether. Thus he was handicapped in the beginning. both by poverty and by lack of education. Having associated with his father, and become familiar with horses, he became a buyer and seller of horses and of cattle, Tn this work he did well. for he knew the good qualities of horses especially, and so he moved on to something that would be more profitable.
 Tn his day slavery was a 'recog- nized institution, and a slave tra- der a recognized man of business. For a time. therefore, Nathan. B.. Forrest bought and sold slaves He accumulated sufficient money to establish himself as a planter just before the war began. Never theless, he enlisted at the first moment. entering the war as humble private, and quickly gain ing promotion because of his knowledge of men and lis per sonal power He moved rapidly from brigadier general to major general and lieutenant general, and became one of the most ef- ficient of all Confederate com manders. After the war 1t was natural for such man to lead In upholding the prerogatives of his people. He continued to live as a planter, and at one time endeav- ored to develop a railroad in the South, but it is said that he worked as the active head and brains of the original Ku Klux Klan. He died in 1877 at the age of fiftysix. He was a man who was wholly loyal to the Confed- crate cause and to the interests of the South. '..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Running on Its Reputation

(Harper's Magazine)
 young wife was holding forth with great enthusiasm about her husbands mechanical knowledge and skill.
 There's no use taking" she declared. Louis is simply won derful. don't believe there's another man in theworld who can drive a motor car the way he can,"
 What has happened?" asked a friend.
 Why. we took a ride yesterday and went along beautifully in spite of the fact that he had for gotten some of the machinery."
 You don't mean to say that you were running without machinery ?"
 We surely were. We had gone at least fifteen miles before Louis discovered that his engine was missing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

daily more remote. Alabama has at stake not only the millions of publi , money devoted to this undertaking, but also the far greater millions of prosperity which good highways will bring to this state. Let the governor forsake any political preference for determination to select only the very best available men for this duty. The next four years will mark the success or failure of the present high way project. The governor has more than fleeting responsibility in con nection with the choice of men to ad- minister the undertaking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Extending Trade South
(Anniston Star)

The opportunity for building up fine export trade in the lands South of us is present and ex- cellent one and Alabama's manu- facturing and commercial interests should grasp 1t. Trade rivalry will be keen, but Alabama will have a decided advantage through direct communication and quicker service. Development of the port of Mobile under the enabling act is assured. It will give Alabama port of entry equal to any other on the gulf and will make 1t pos sible for this state not only to ship It's products to the countries of the world, but will enable Ala bama business to establish re- ciprocal trade relations with near neighbors which we should have had years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Quite Normal
Chicago News)

Chicago News)
 King Alfonso was a monarch from the moment of his birth. He is now as effective in ruling his country as he was at the start.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

Joy-riders forming speed habits during the gasoline war will probably find it hard to slow down when peace is declared and the old prices are re- established plus costs of joy-riding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Almighty Finance
(Business Magazinel )

NbuSIHeSS MdBaZlneJ
 A famous financier was taken seriously ill at the age of ninety and felt that his end was near.
 Nonsense" said the doctor, "the Lord isn't going to take you until you've passed the hundred mark" "No, my friend" said the aged banker, that wouldn't be good finance. Why should the Lord wait until I reach par when He can pick me up at 90?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
If Winter Come,

I'm feeling awfully worried;
 In restaurants I've sat,
 But cannot get an overcoat
 AS easily as hat. Dick AK.
 It seems that governor cannot be a successful dictator without an army,
 Blrmingham's solicitor seems t3 have more respect for his duty than for the executive. That's no way tn play politics
 No legislators vertebral sections should itch, the way they've been scratching one another's backs down in Montgomery.
 The political itch is very contagious, and only the violet rays of intense publicity seem to Hull the parasite.
 The great trouble is that the ex- posture is usually not sufficiently con- plete to effect cure.
 Sometimes those apparently free from the itch really do their scratching Tn seelusion, and thus keep the sources of contagion alive.
 Politics should be subjected to a clinical exhibition, with the public present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

Great Britain made a large loan to Argentina with an international trade provision. With John Bull, business, rather than the constitution, follows the flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
He Knew

Philadelphia Bulletin) MT. Meekton: "Er-I want a pair of gloves for my wife" Salesgirl: "Yes, sir, suede, kid or lisle. and how many buttons-S, {, 6, S?"
 MT. Meekton: T don't care how many, just so they don't button up the back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

Governor Walton of Oklahoma seems to be in the position of fellow who magines he must demonstrate his personal courage even if he has to monkey with bazz-saw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

One trouble with the aeroplane's wonderful speed possibilities is that as practical proposition most folks would rather move little slower and have reasonable assurance of arriving alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
The Good Times

The splendid good times prevail ing throughout this favored sec tion of the Henry Ford-Muscle Shoals district are augmented by almost thirty-cent cotton and the assurance that there will be plenty of hog and hominy for us all this fall and winter. It won't be long you know until backbone and sparerib time will be here, and all of this plus the general pros perity that prevails, there's ne wonder at the buoyant optimism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
SMILES
The Walters Tip
(Boston Transcript

NbOSLOn 1rdnSCIlpIJ
 They had spent some happy weeks in California. The sunshine was brilliant and the hotel fare was good. On the last day the waiter had their table decorated with flowers.
 "A pretty touch of sentiment" commented ma.
 More likely good business" de- clared pa.
 "Huh?" asked ma in surprise. Have You noticed what these flowers are?" asked the observant pa.
 NO. What are they?"
 Forget
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Crops in Good Condition (LineYille Headlight)

From all reports and personal observation, we find that the crops in this county are in splen- did condition. Corn and peas are exceptionally good, in fact. the best we have seen for some time. Here and there you will find where the beetle or some other insect has worked heavily on the pea crop, but this condition isn't general. and with the poisoning of the weevil and the army worm the cotton crop is saved where this chemical was used in time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Try a Cyclone Cellar

Try a Cyclone Cellar sat upon window seat Reflecting on the falling rain. A motor skidded on the street, And ambled through the window pane. I crave cell with iron bars To shield me from the motor cars.
 The Duke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

mors,r injury arising from lawlessness' A lonG step towards progress and pros perity would be taken through removal of ignorance and indifference in this respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

Losers from the earthquake in Ja- pan have been exempted from taxa tion; but what Alabama needs is a sys- tenn whereby the tax-dodger may be shaken down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

Tn view of the situations in Ala bama and Oklahoma it may be sug- gested that one constitution week to stress the value of that document is not long enough
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

According to voluntary tax assess ments there is not a watch in one whole county of Mississippi. How, then, can tax-dodgers determine the psychological moment to get away with that sort of thing?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
THE PARAGRAPHERS.
Wasn't Meant to Boost Him
(Detroit Free Press) '

Detroit Free Press)
 Hiram Johnson says what IS painfully obvious when he insists that a political foe is responsible for the publication of his letter. Certainly no friend would ever have given 1t to the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
And That's That

(Kansas City Star) It is said that monkeys abhor alcohol in all forms. So there's a circumstance MT. Bfyan may use in his argument against evo- lution If he cares to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

In ruling that the host is liable if bootleg liquor injures guest, the Georgia court apparently believed that real hospitality should carry Safety First" attachment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

It looks as if one-half the chronic candidates are hunting for issues while the other half are trying to side step them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

Rudy Valentino, we hear, is another suspender addict. He affects laven- der hue, but gallus is a gallus, even though arrayed in all the colors of the rainbow. You can't make silk purse out of pair of suspenders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

Some more seiners of Alabama have been fined. Vigorous prosecutions will go far towards advancing the con- servation cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
with One ENeption

Colchester Times -Union) All the necessary ingredients of a third party are now at hand except a feed trough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

There are perceptible indications that Germany is waking up to the fact that debt is in no respect joke or a creditor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
The Same Route

Nashville Banner)
 According to the Russian relief commission, Russia's heart has been won. Nations are like men the road to their heart is through their stomach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

An exchange says that wearers of straw hats are now out of date. Those who cannot face this criticism will be out of pocket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Can Aid the State

(Talladega Daily Home)
 Mobile got her port appropria- tion, and here's to making a suc- cess of it. She can aid the state in so doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

Alfonso is said to have a fine ap- preciation of music; but he seems con- tent to play second fiddle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

tween, one of them probably reminded the other that "Them days is gone forever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

A survey shows that the purchasing power of dollar is sixty-five cents. Who gets the difference between that and par?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
What's in a Name?

Dear Torch Bearer: The Prince of Wales does not wear suspenders. He wears bracers. I don't, know what difference there is, but it sounds more elite.-Bixby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

The governors of the Carolinas met the other day, but instead of remark ing on the time limit betwixt and be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham Ala, post office as second class matter under act of Congress, March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

The time when railroads can readily obtain special legislation for them selves is about over, but the railroad ability to block constructive legislation in behalf of the people seems as strong as ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Recitation

(By very young intellectually Eeny, meeny, miney, mo, Grasp a Senegambian firmly by the hallux If he calculates, release him instantly, Eeny, meeny, miney, mo.
 R,Itt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
'CTpELTGHTS fEl SE Acl.. ANNATIONAI SlIi
 .CAPITALRlSSss. s SSs.

Were there only another sena- and serviceable characteristics of the mule!
 The horse is passing, perhaps But the mule, despite the automo- bile and the tractor, is increasing.
 The government officially re- ports that, whereas last year mules in this country numbered 4,600,Oo0, today they number 5.4OO.OoO.
 Conditions change, but the mule goes on. But for the fact that his labor is great and inexpensive, but for the fact that he Is always de- pendable, there is no question but that he would have to take him. self off the face of the earth, grad ually, of course, but surely.
 Now, here is an interesting sub ject for thought in connection with the report of the govern ment.
 Of all the mules in the country, three-fourths are in the nine cot ton bearing states.
 It is obvious that the mule is no more adapted to the cultiva- tion of cotton than to the culti-- vation of corn and wheat. Then why Is it that he resides chiefly in the South?
 The answer Is found in the fact that a great many growers" of cot ton are unable to secure machin- cry which would eliminate the mule. The West cries itself sick because of the price of wheat.
 Perhaps the passage of the mule is simply delayed. Conditions, as result of accident, or methods, or what not, will ultimately undergo a change for the better. This IS true, although the congressional farm bloc, if the future Is to be judged by the past, will not con- tribute to such change.
 And then, the mule will have to go. It is the age of the tractor.
 The mule is regarded, by readers of comic newspapers, at least, as stubborn, cantankerous, even yi- cious.
 There is the couplet. for in- stance:
 Mule of Texas. ere we part, Tell me why you will not start"
 But if government figures count for anything, the mule Is a friend Of the poor man of the South, and thus should receive all the honor due to such friend.
 And thus the necessity for an- other Senator Vestl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
Let Us Rejoice

Let Us Rejoice Once upon a time A ticket scalper Sung bootlegger And there was great Rejoicing Among the Proletariat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22

The people should see to it next time that corporation-lawyer candi. dates are rejected. Then perhaps the public welfare would get fair shake.