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Why 1t Is Great

Gladstone Is said to have appraised the Amer
lean constitution as the most wonderful work
ever struck off at a given time by the brain and
purpose of man." Recalling Mr.. Gladstone's re-
markable commentary inclines one to reflection
on the quality of our constitution. Why is the
constitution of the United States a great docu.
ment?
1t was framed at a convention which Assem-.
bled In Philadelphia, May 70, 1887, and complet.
ed its labors September IL, following. Many of
the most noted Americans of that time were
members of the convention. Among these were
George Washington, Benjamin. Franklin, James
Madison. Alexander Hamilton, Roger Sherman,
Robert Morris, James Wilson and Charles
Pinckney. Perhaps we can see here a cause
which operated to make the constitution a great
document-it raj the work of three and a half
months of some Of Americas greatest minds.
Briefly stated, the great provisions Of the
American constitution are
lit unites the separate states into a nation,
a union for the common good of all; 1t sets up
"a government which derives its Just powers from
the consent of the governed.
FIT sets a balance between central federal
authority and the state governments which,
though shaken at times, has been admirably
maintained for nearly a century and a half.
Sit defines the three branches of govern
ment- Legislative, executive and judicial-with
such clarity and effectiveness that serious en-.
enactment by one branch upon another is next
to impossible.
At provides for the making and enforce.
ment OF laws, not by divine right" of king or by
other superimposed authority, but by represen.
tatives of the people duly chosen by the people.
st provides for a Judiciary designed to be
Independent, free from the hazards and changes
of partisan politics, and subject to the least pos,
sible undue influence.
5.-It guarantees to each individual all the
rights of n free man, and especially guaran.
tees the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit OF
happiness; its insures religious freedom and
freedom of speech and of the press.
1T encourages industry and thrift, pro-
NOTES equality of opportunity, ~elevates woman.
hood, and fixes an individual citizenship and
the home as the proper foundations of organized
society.
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1t Happened In Wyoming
Matters and Things of satewide Inhra st Wired i, TsIephoned in. Written,
CrapeVned N Som of 1t Purloined.

rains. Water has soaked into the
stacks four and 1--WE feet and many
stacks are smoking. Indications
are that hay will be worth real
money before next spring.
Much OF the second cutting Of hay
is still In tho Held and is seriously
damaged. The grain in tho held
will take a heavy loss as the shocks
show sprouting. Very little stack
ing has been done and but little
t~hreshins before tho heavy rains
came on.
Potatoes arc sim In the held and
the wet weather has delayed digging
SO late that It is believed by many
that the crop will be frozen in the
fields before the ground dries
enough to permit the harvest A
slump as low as 6b cents on the
local market from a dollar to one
twenty-five occurred two weeks ago
and with conditions as they are. It
Is estimated That the price will be
considerably higher and recover the
price around a dollar.
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Modesty in Football

Pugilists when preparing for an important
match generally seek to create an impression
of strength, skill and general superiority. If
an inferiority can be made to possess the in
tended victim, the possibilities of his becoming
the victim will be increased. Since the practice
has gone on for several years in several profes.
sional sports, it must have some effectiveness,
but college football coaches almost universally
spurn it. In public statements they may issue
on the eve of important games, they generally
are extremely conservative. It is the team thew
train, not the opponent that is likely to have
an inferiority complex. The men will do their
best, but the odds are great, and too much must
not be expected. The coach on the other side
talks the same way.
Why conservatism In prediction Is identified
more with football than probably with anv
other sport, amateur or professional has not
been adequately explained, but that is less inn.
%portant than that the practice should spread not
only in sport but outside. Political chafrmen
seem TO be imbued with somewhat the same idea
as the pugilists. If they followed the method of
football coaches there would DC fewer predic.
tons of overwhelming success for their part. If
they did not care to forecast what they expected
they could keep silent. That would help.
Football modesty has much to commend It MS
long, of course, as there is no misrepreseutn
ton. When one is uncertain as to rcsults-and
sport is always full of hazards-it is better TO
underestimate than to oyerestimate.
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The present price is low, but not nearly SO low
as 1t would be If the Canadian surplus could be
shipped here
According to the British National Farmers
union "a protective tariff is desired OH wheat
in that country in order to enable the British
grower to get better than a dollar n bushel for
his grain. Wheat from the United States, Can
ada and Argentina sells at SO law a price he
cannot get more than a dollar a bushel under a
free trade policy. The situation that confronts
the British grower is, therefore, that he must
quit raising grain, and he does-thus throwing
men out of work and leaving the government to
support them by means of weekly doles from
the treasury, which taxpayers pay.
Such an experience we have had in the Unit
ed States when free trade or low tariff laws
were enacted. Our mills closed down and men
lost their jobs. The government did not pay doles
but bread lines were formed and soup carts dis
.pensed enough free soup to keep men from starv-
ing.
The tariff question is an intensely practical
one. Grover Cleveland realized that when he de-
clared that the nation faced a condition not a
theory.
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They Want Protection

Grain farmers Of the United States will find
something OF interest in a letter a British farm
err recently wrote to the London Times. Discuss
ing the need for a protective tariff in which he
said:
During the course Of the last two years on a
farm of 800 acres, I have laid down AZ acres to
pasture which will necessitate the dismissal of
two Iaborers who will only find employment in
collecting their unemployment pay doles). That
land would grow four quarters of wheat (3S
bushels) per acre, and so at the present price of
40 s~hillings ($s.s0) per quarter, 81 per bushel)
on my holding alone, 34 pounds ($1,b65) will in
the future be paid to a foreign or colonial coun.
try in preference to subsidy or protection for the
British farmer, and employment for British
labor"
Now, out OF this the American farmer should
observe several things. First, overproduction
and lower prices are not peculiarly American
troubles among grain producers. Second, in a
time of overproduction 1t is competition Of sell
ers that beats down the price. Third, any check
on the supply will help the price.
IL is asserted that the wheat tariff In tho
United States does tho wheat growers no good,
but il is evident that but for the tariff tho Can.
adian growers would be sending their grain hero
and the added surplus would knock the bottom
out of the price of grain grown here.
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Park Ranks Second

CODY.-Park county's school sys-
tenn ranks second in the state on a
scoring Of tan sets of educational
data, prepared by Katherine Nor
ton. state superintendent OF schools,
and presented to the state teachers
association which met at Douglas.
The scoring is done on per sent at
tending school. average days attend
ed. average number of days the
schools were kept open. e cent
that high school enrolment was OF
total enrolment, per cent Of boys
over girls in high school, average
expenditure per child attending.
average annual expenditure per
child of school age, average annual
expenditure per teacher employed.
expenditure per pupil for purposes
other than for teachers salaries and
expenditure per teacher for salary.
Hot Springs county ranks nrst
with a percentage Of 11a with Park
county coming second with 1o2
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Rain Damaged Hay

coDY.-Heavy losses in hay arc
reported as a result of the continued
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Equestrian Model

cODY@"Smoky." a magnificent
specimen Of western horse flesh and
said to be the counterpart of the
horse Buffalo Bill would choose for
his private saddle animal, left satur.
day by express for New York to be
come tho model for the equestrian
statue which IS TO show Col. Cody
youthful scout. clearing the trail OF
hostile savages who blocked the way
and opening the western expire &c
settlement.
Smoky is the favorite saddle horse
Of +. s. Groves, Jr., and is from
the strain of saddle horses which
was the pride of Col. Cody, in the
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AND FREE


Popular education is necessary
for the preservation OF those condl-
tions of freedom. political and social
which are Indispensable to free in
dividual development. And. in the
second place. no instrumentality
less universal IN It's power and au.
thority than government can secure
popular education. Without
popular education. moreover. no
government which rests upon pop
ular action can long endure. Tho
people must be schooled in the
knowledged and. II possible. in the
virtues upon which tho mainten-
ance and of FREQ institutions
depend. No FREQ government can
last in health IL IT lose hold OF the
traditions of its history, and in the
public schools these traditions may
be and should DO seduiously pre-
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APerfect Food
in biscuit form

That's Shrdded WHEAT Te WHICH
wheat grain contains the @A proper
ton of prcteins carbohydrates and min
ersl SALTS needed for building and sustain
ing the human body. In our shreddinR
process all these vital elements are ne
tained-mduding the bran which Is 50
necessary 10 keep the intestinal trad
healthy and clean
And remainder Shre3ded Wheat b
easily digest,d It Is the ideal ood-and
most economical Two biscuits make a
satisfying meal
aBcd8ed WIesffs foo% wauas wn.zz
s~sdy-ooot-d and ~resdyAoe.a. A pea
fr, delicious food fog amy meal Of shs
day. Serve Il simply win milk orcuzHm
or topped with berries or fruits. Con-
tzins al the bran you ned 20 stimufsfs
bowel movement. Il Is sslf-free ead un-
sseet-nedEyou seson d 10 your asoe
Ihezsis de Shreddedw Wheat Cr.dzr
IA zeal whole-whezt toast. Try IL with
butter, soft cheese or mzrmz1ades.
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The Presidents and Education

lserved, carefully replanted In the
thought and consciousness CT each
successive generation. - Woodrow
Wilson.
PLEA FOR TEACHERS
without vision the people per-
ish." Without education there can
may be said that at is twice blest;
1t blesseth him that gives and him
that takes" It will be greatly
worth the effort II we can impress
this thought upon the young man
hood and womanhood of the nation
and redirect their interest and pa
triotic yea 10 the idea Of making
a proper contribution to educational
work. 1t is regrettnble hal SO few
young men and women. equipped
for such service, are nowadays dis
posed to give their time and talents
to teaching. Education needs their
young e~agerness. zeal. and en-
thusiasm.
moro effective than that in which
the teacher goes to school. We
could do no greater service than by
convincing those young men and
women who have enjoyed educa-
tional opportunities that they owe
a reasonable share Of their time
and energies to teaching.
The strength and security of the
nation will always rest in the in.
telligent body of It's people. Our
education should implant concep-
tons Of public duty and private
obligations broad enough to en-
vlsage the problemA OF q greatly
distraught world. More than any.
thing else. men and women need
the capacity to e with clear eye
and to contemplate with open, un.
prejudlced mind the issues OF these
times. Only through q properly
motivated and generously inspired
process Of education ian this be
accomplished--Warren q. Harding.
TRAINING OF TEACHERS
Free schools and compulsory at
tendance r new experiences. No
power OF government can bring to
them ucces II they succeed. II
will DO through the genuine effort
and support that can come only
from the heart of the people them
selves. 1t is this condition that
makes the position of the teacher
rise to such high Importance.
The standards which teachers are
required to maintain are continually
rising. Their work takes on a new
dignity. 1t is rising above a call.
ing. above a profession. into the
realms Of an art. It must be digni-
fled by technical training. ennobied
by character. and ~sanctified by
faith. 1t is not too much to say
that the need of civilization is the
need Of teachers. The contribution
which they make to human welfare
is beyond estimation.-Calvin Coo.
lIdge.
, 1923-10-23
Truth in Texts

A prominent educator declares that school
books are the most unattractive volumes that
are printed. He believes that their form, makeup
and type should be Of a character to arrest and
hold the interest of the children who read them.
That is true, but there are considerations of
more Importance.
In the years following the World War many
text books of American history were "revisedu
by their authors along internationalist lines,
The stories of American heroes and tho thrilling
anecdotes that are found throughout the story
or the republic, were rewritten in a matter-of.
fact style, or deleted entirely. Where formerly
the student felt his blood tingle and had swelled
with patriotic pride as he read the stirring tales
OF the early years of the country, his interest
was completely lost when his history author In,
formed him that the Revolution was merely a
difference OF opinion and there was no ADEQUATE
cause for the war of 1s12.
Fortunately for the youth of the country, var
ious individuals and patriotic organizations
have investigated and exposed the insidious in,
fluence OF those dcnatured American history
textbooks, and several of them are being revised
again back TO their earlier standards of Amer
icanism.
Not only the form and type of our school books
must be attractive, but the text must tell the
truth in a way that will bring inspiration tc
tho student.
, 1923-10-23
Murdered by Boot
leggers

Observation-Disclosures. in viiest
form. was committed at Diamond
vile, when Harry Ritchie, a section
iaborer. paid his life as a penalty
to Kemmerer bootissgers. for taliins
In poles court that afternoon,
where he had procured liquor which
he had drunk to excess and landed
in the city Jail.
James Super was arrested. as also
was Antoine Bower. in connection
with the heinous crime. and the lat
ter has confessed that the per
petrator of the deed was Andrew
Hlrko. another bootlegger, who
faces trial for violating the prohibi-
ton law. Hirko is still at large, but
is being eagerly sought for.
, 1923-10-23
School Enrolment

RrvERTON.-The enrolment in
Riverton district stood as follows
at the close of the first month of
school this year:
High school. 1875: eighth grade. 50;
seventh grade. 81; sixth grade. 20;
ffth A grade. 81; nth B grade. 20;
fourth grade, 80; third A grade. 20.
third B grade. 20; second A grade.
80; second Bgrade. 10; first A grade,
20; first B grade. 2s; Delfelder
school. IS: Dobler school. IS; Neble
school, 8. Total, b25.
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days when the TIE ranch was the
home OF the old scout and the ranch
and n Of tho TIE hills were the
nursery for horses which appeared
in the arena under the big canviis
of the wild west show. famous on
two continents. Mr.. Groves gener-
ously offered the horse to Gertrude
V. Whitney, sculptor. who has a
commission to model the memorial
OF the founder Of this city.
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points in her favor. Natrona M.
brara. Laramie. Platte. Albany ~
Carbon come in the order n.r.-s
with rank above 90. The loTs.,
county Is Crook '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
Beautiful Home Craft Designs Shown In
 Local Shops

The week of October s to IA has been definitely set aside as Home Beautiful Week." under the auspices of the National Retail Furniture as- sociation in conjunction with the American Homes Bureau, the Ameri- can Art Bureau and the music indus tries.
 Right here the question, you know women can always ask questions, why wait until October s to IA to beautify the home? Why wait under the present conditions when the BT- mihgham dealers are displaying such wonderful stocks of furniture and furnishing such alluring, inviting prices on the modern plan of doing business? Why not under the pres ent most favorable conditions for the purchaser make every day of every week during the month of August q Homo Beautiful Affair." Why let slip one single opportunity to add that .extra piece of furniture for the comfort an appearance o1 the home?
 Surely one cannot expect better prices in October than the prevailing prices, for certain 1t is that prices will not be lower or stocks more varied and pleasing tha during these August days for with fall there comes the SeaSonS s demand Tor 1urnf- ture, and demand always plans an important part in price.
 August being the month between seasons is an ideal time to set the house in order, and make the in terior one Of lovely harmony. Oi course, harmony in design and color ing is meant between furnishings and furniture.
 After the necessities of any home comes the artistic side. For home is the one place where the gospel oi good taste, quiet elegance and re' finement Is preached 24 hours each day--'tis the school of utility and decoration where is developed ant nodded the cultural trend of the younger generation, Right here IT the home, their first impressions ol the artistic and beautiful ip life is gleaned, and certainly, even time, has not changed the old, old truth thai first impression is most lasting.
 About a real home, there Is 2 charm, a subtle something in the at mosphere, furniture and furnishings that stirs the instinctive longing fol the beautiful and distinctive. tht pride of possession, that makes ont long for that home, when away ever under happiest environments, til home that IS longed for home" tha place where the heart is. Why? Be cause is is the one place that indi' vidually is the high light In ar rangement from kitchen to porch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
MISSES PEELER AND PEARCE HOSTESSES AT SHOWER

On Thursday afternoon, Misses Daisy Peeler and Florence Pearce of Guin. Ala. entertained with q miscellaneous shuwer at the home of Mrs. L. D. Littleton. honoring Miss Carrie Belle Crenshaw. bride-elect.
 An interesting feature or the aft crnoon was tho presentation to the honoree of a cook pook in which the guests had written their favorite recipes.
 Miss Cecil Hughes. niece of the
 honoree, presided over the brides book, which at the close of the aft ernoon registered 40 guests. Little Annie Cathron Hughes dressed as Q bride, presented the gifts to the honoree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
VISITOR FROM OPEL1kA HONOREO

Miss Audrey Torbert Of Ope1k&' who Is the house guest of Miss irene Willouehby, has been honored at number of social affairs during her visit here. ,,f..
 A heart dice party, given by Miss Wnloughby was enjoyed by the fol lowing guests: Misses Lois McCsll' trace Black, Ka therine Hilton, Mia roie W,lloughby; Mesdames J. D stuckey, V. L. Smith and L. A. Pond An ice course was served after the games. e, ,,ii-
 Another attractive affair compll- rnentinE Miss Torhert was the swim ming party at Cascade Plunge,
 At Cook Springs last week end the following young peore enjoyed house party given in Miss Torbert : honor: Misses Katherine Hilton Mamie Wilioughby, Margaret Hilton, IrAno N,ilip1s hby; Messrs. Graoy Miller. William Locke, and MT ana Mrs, l.. A. Pond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05

Mrs. Lilla Jacobs of Woodlawn, president of the Rebelsah Assembly. a state organization for women, in con- nection with the order of Odd Fellows, which will be in session in Birming ham, August and 8.
 The purpose of this organization is to uplift humanity, and Mrs. Jacobs is one of its greatest opponents. She has been a most faithful worker and has done much good, especially for the smaller lodges. In her work, she has been ably assisted by Mrs. Vic- torfa Hinkle, a past president, ready at all times to lay aside everything else for the work of the lodge.
 Mrs. Jacobs holds place in the hearts of all the lodges over the state.
 She is a member of Victoria Re- bekah lodge No. 32. During her one year of office she has instituted seven lodges and revived five others
 During the assembly week, the Vic toria Rebekah team will confer de- grees on candidates at Fraternal hall on Tuesday evening.
 are Mrs. Lila Jacobs, Woodlawn, president; Mrs. Martha Haynie, Mont gomery, vice president; Mrs. Carra Miller, Cullman, warden; Mrs. May D. Brunson. Mobile, secretary; Mrs. Emma Shropshire, Birmingham. treas urer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
MISS JACKSON OF NEW YORK HONORED

Miss Frances Helen Jackson of Albion, N. Y, who is spending the summer with her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Geol ge P. Jackson in Edge wood was the attractive honoree on Thursday afternoon. when Mrs. Willis Ransom, Miss Jackson's aunt, entertained at bridge.
 The guests for the afternoon were Misses Virginia Whilden, Eleanor Durham. Lucille Rassinger, Virginia Jacobs, Elizabeth Bostick, Mary Pinckard. Marion Schriven, Sarah Coker, Walton Coker. Mildred Ham, rick. Nedora Hambaugh, Susan Porter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
GARDEN PARTY AT ST.
 MICHAELS IN ANNlSTON

An event of the week in Anniston was the garden party given on Mon day evening at St. Michaels church.
 Attractive decorations were used on the lawn and in the church build ing. A program consisting of an ad- dress by Bishop Mcdowell, the read ing of the annual report by Mrs. James M. Stoney and musical selec- tions by the Sixth Cavalry band formed the major entertainment of the evening.
 The visitors were conducted through the clinic as part of the evenings program.
 The purpose of the party was to show contributors and others what had been accomplished during the year by the church and how the money provided by the people of An niston has been spent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
MRS. HERRING GIVES
 PICNIC FOR VISITORS

Mrs. L. J. Herring was hostess a | a delightful picnic Wednesday at -Fulton Springs, honorlng her house guest, Mrs. c. H. Walsh of Mobile.
 Mrs Herring guests included, pc sides the honree: Mesdames z. C. Buggan of Talladega, Q. R. Oliver Charles Powell, w. Oliver, Misses Henrietta Kennedy, Lucille Herring Ruth oliver, Leonard Herring, Jr'' and Wimberly oliver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
PARTY FOR MISSES STAFFORD
 Avn n0yNIING IN HARTEORD

One of the loveliest of parties was given Friday morning when Miss Nellie Windham entertained in honor of her visitors Miss Lettie Stafford of Millville, Fla, and Miss Marie Bowling of Ozark.
 Large vases of cut flowers were placed on each of the six tables for rock and Victrola music was enjoyed during the games. At 12 o'clock delicious ice course was served to 25 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
MISS NOHL HONOREE
 AT THEATRE PARTY

Misses Henrietta and Josephine Wohl entertained Wednesday eve ming at a Lyric party, in honor ot their sister, Helen, who will be mar ried to MT. Jacob Goldberg on Aa- gust 12.
 After the performance, refresh- ments were served at a downtown shop, a color scheme of yellow ana white being carried out in the ices and faVors.
 basket of lovely roses and lliles was presented to the honoree:
 Ten guests were included in this delightful hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
M'CORMICk-SLAUGHTER WEDDING

On last Friday. at high noon, the marriage of Mss Eloise Slaughter and MT. Ellsworth Mccormick Of Louisville, Ky, was quietly solemn ized at the home of the brides par ents in Monroeyile in the presence of relatives and close friends.
 Immediately after the ceremony, an informal reception was held, aft CT which MT. apdm Mrs. Mccormick left for a trip down on the coast.
 They will make their home in Louisville, Ky. .....