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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
By ARTHUR PONsONBY, NJ. P. tPublished By Arrangement With
 Heynolds' Newspaper),

LONDON, August 17.-There would seem to be nothing more important in the world today, with it's inter- national chaos and confusion, than complete and whole hearted sym pathy and cooperation between Great Britain and the United States of America.
 We must not ignore that, closely related as the Americans are to us, their history, their tradition, and their positions in the world differ .entiate pretty widely the two na- tional types.
 Climate, environment, manner of life, have all contributed to make differences. But we need not dwell on these differences, which are so- cial and superficial. There are suf- ficient good characteristics in each of us to call forth the admiration and respect of the other; and if only so large stretch of ocean did not divide us, and we were able to in- termingle more freely, we could be- tween us generate a great power of resistance to the artificial influ- ences which from time to time are exercised in order to divide us.
 o o o
 Wilson's Idealism.
 When the inspiring idealism of President Wilson turned to dust and ashes, and all the tine phrases were converted into the bitter and vim dictiVe announcements of wrang- ling statesmen, when the treaties were obviously constructed to create new wars, and the League of Ma tions turned out to be a committee to secure the supremacy of the Vle- torious European allies, was It to De wondered at that America should wash her hands of Europe and show a want of sympathy with the post war attitude of her former allies?
 We cannot yet say what serious developments may result from the present European deadlock which is having SD unfaVorable an effect on world recovery. We cannot forsee what ruptures and regroupings may be forced by the worse of events. But there can be no doubt that our independent action or our definite severance from continental affairs might place us in a somewhat in NtuIous, l. not precarious, position so long as we were completely lso- lated.
 EngIiSh-Speaking World Solid.
 with America by our side and at OUT pack, our action or inaction, our influence or our advice, at once be- comes matters of very serious mo- ment to any nation which may feel inclined to turn against us even dlp- lomaticaly.
 The English speaking world as a solid unit is not an element that can be disregarded in International af- fairs even by power which may be armed to the teeth. The very eX- istence of so close and sympathetic alliance may help to mitigate the rash and impetuous action of any other government.
 On the other hand, such com bination will never be threatening or alarming to those who show any dis position to choose the path of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
PREFER AME ERICA'S FRIENDSHIP THAN
 THAT IF EUROPE.
POnsonby Says CO-0peration Would Bring Peace To
 Troubled Nations

The announcement of Secretary Hughes that Americas foreign policy has in no way changed. caused regret in. England where public opinion has hoped for stronger Anglo-American cooperation.
 The British man-in -the-street today realizes that the entente with France is a patched expedient, he knows that the nations statesmen feel that co-opera- tion with America is more natural and more desirable than further attempts to create continental unity.
 This viewpoint, held by an ever-increas- ing proportion of Englishmen Is here voiced by Arthur Ponsonby, British labor member of parliament and student of in- ternatlonaI affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
DIES FROM INJURIES
Lumber Foreman Succumbs Afte
 Being Struck By Log

MEMPHIS, Tenn, August IT, Henry Storey, lumber foreman of Marked Tree, Ark, died on the op- erating table at local hospital to- night from injuries received today when a log slipped from a flat car he was having loaded and struck him in the stomach. He was rushed from Marked Tree to Memphis for treatment, which proved Inavailing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
CONNECTS MAKE MONEY

More than 5000 was paid in July to penitentia1y convicts working in the mines. according to figures com piled in the office of Roy l.. Nolen. associate member of the state board of convict supervisors. The exact amount paid for extra coal loaded and extra work done in July was s5,017.S6: during the month of June the figure was s4,16s.15, and in May
 was S4,739.02.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
SCHOOL HEAD RESIGNS

BOLONGNA, Italy, August IT, More than 100 persons, including number of women. have been arrest ed as a result of the bombing of Facist headquarters here. Authori- ties now report that all is quiet throughout the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
NEGROES BODY FOUND
Falls From Barge Into The Warrior
 River

AKRON, Ala, August 17.-(Spc- cial. )-The body of William Ramey. leero was found at Lock on the Warrior river this morning by Will liam Buns who' was fishing at this point with a net. Ramey whose home is at Moundyille, was pulling a barge across the river by a cable last Wednesday morning oppisite his home, when the current, which was very swift, swept him from the barge and in grasping the cable was thrown into the water and drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
FAMILY LIVES IN TREE
I1nnSaS Baby Is Born Beneath The
 Open Skies

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, August IT, Penniless and hungry family with eight, with tree as their only shelter. were taken into custody by authorities Friday. A baby born Wednesday beneath the open skies, and it and its mother were taken to a hospital. Neighbors cared for the other children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
WELL, so LONG!
Well Digger Leaves Partner At Bot

Well Digger Leaves Partner At Bot
 tom While He Steps On Chs
 ENGLEWOOD, Col, August IT, Gene Wheeler and a partner were digging well. The partner climbed to the surface of the hole. taking the ladder with him, hopped in Wheeler's automobile and disappear ed. Wheeler was rescued two hours later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
CHAnGE nEYoLuTIoNARY PLoT

BALBOA, Panama Canal Zone, Au- gust 1.-The American scout cruiser Rochester sailed Friday for Santo Domingo Unconfrmed reports are prevalent here that a revolutionary plot has been discovered in that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
ANTI-kLAN BODY FORMED

KANE. Pa. August 17-A blazing blood red circlet on the eastern linn its of Kane marked the inception of "The Knights of the Blazing Ring" which is opposed to all clans and klans and aims to ring the earth with blazing justice to all"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
ALL BIDS REJECTED
Amount Offered Sor Illinois Bonu,
 Bonds Held Too Low

BOnds Held Too Low
 SPRINGFIELD, Ill, August IT, The service recognition board today rejected all bids for the second quota of the Illinois soldier bonus bonds on the ground that the bids were all too low Bonds to the amount Of S1O.000,0O0 were offered for sale. The board announced that it will advertise for sealed bids to be received August 2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
PROVIDENCE IS CHOSEN
Dokeys Will Hold Next Convention
 In Rhode Island

PORTLAND, Ore August 17- Providence, R. T., was chosen for the next biennial convention in 1925 of the imperial palace, Dramatic order of Knights of Khorassan, at the clos ing sesion here today of the sixteenth convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
TWO ARE ELECTR0CUTED
Negro Employees Of Memphis Light
 Company Killed

Company Killed
 MEMPHIS, Tenn, August 1.-Two negro employees of the Memphis Pow CT and Light company were electro cuted here late today when they came in contact with a high voltage wire score of bystanders saw the men. Jim Davenport and John Scott, crumpled and then dangled lifeless in their emergency belts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
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There will probably be several new buildings erected here in the near future on the lots where the fire oc- cured in June and this will cer- tainly improve the appearance of Main street in Akron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
TNIN- -CITYME ERGER. BILL PASSES HOUSE.
Amendment Providing For Popular Vote On Question
 Is Tabled
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERAED

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 11
 The house today passed the bills of Representative John Patterson of Morgan providing for the consoli- dation of the towns of Albany and Decatur. Representative James A.. FOrman of Morgan offered by re- quest amendments to the bills to leave the question of consolidation to popular vote, but the amend ments were tabled and the bills passed as introduced.
 bill to consolidate the office of register in chancerE with that of the circuit clerk in the smaller coun- ties of the state is be1ng discussed by members of the house. Repre- sentative John Boykin of Clark stated today that he will probably introduce a bill providing for the consolidation of the two offices in counties with less than S5,000 popu-, lation,
 The house committee on privileges and elections is expected to report bill next week reducing the num- Der of county registrars from three to one per county, and leaving the method of their appointment and other features as they are today. Several bills on the subject are be- fore the committee, and it was learned that a subcommittee ap pointed to consider these measures has approved plan for reducing the number of registrars from three to one.
 The substitute to the senate high way bill, providing for a commission of eleven members, one from each congressional district, and a chair man at S7500 per year, was favor ably reported in the house today. Bonus for stiIls.
 A favorable report was returned also on the bill of Representative J. title of motor vehicles, providing Tor issuance of certificates of title and evidence of registration. The bill of Representative Sames A. Forman of Morgon to allow county sheriffs $10 for each still captured, was re- ported favorably, with an amend ment providing that the bonus shall not be allowed in counties where sheriffs are on a salary basis under constitutional amendment.
 A bill authorizing cities and coun- ties to- exempt from taxation any new industrial plant for a period of five years from beginning of con struction was introduced in the house today by Representative c. $. Culver of Etowah. The bill provides that the exemptions may be granted on shares of capital stock of any corporation engaged in building new industrial plants to the extent in value of the new building construc- tion The exemptions proposed would affect only city and county taxes. The measure was introduced to encourage Industrial develop ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
SUNDAY BLUE LAW MEASURE IS LOST IN STATE SENATE
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nounced at the time he entered the race for the senate, a platform which stated that he favored local self gov ernment and would be opposed to any action which would take from She people the right to regulate their own affairs.
 He also said that since the senate defeated the original Bonner bill at the spring session city election was held in Montgomery when the clos ing oI amusements was considered and that those holding position similar to his in oposition to a gem eral regulatory law, were elected members of the city commission by a large majority.
 Senator Teasley then moved to postpone indefinitely Senator Bon ner's bill Senator Bonner called the attention of the senate to the fact that this method was used in the de- feat of his original bill. He moved to table Senator Bonner's motion. On his motion to table 16 voted for and II against. It was by this same vote that the senate adopted the Teasley motion to postpone indefinitely.
 Those who voted against the Bon ner bill by favoring indefinite post ponement were: Brewer, Carlton, Craft, Garth, Griffith, Hildreth, Hut son, Johnson, Jones (Barbour), Jones (COnecuh), Middleton. Oliver, OvertoH, Pelham, Teasley, Tunstall, Waddell III.
 Those who voted for the Bonner bill by opposing indefinite postpone ment were: Adams, Bonner, Caffey, Carmichael, Duncan, Ellis, Harlan, Horton, Howle. Hudgens, Inzer, Mar tin, McNell, Powell, Randall, Slone It.
 Paired: Senator Foster, who would have voted for the Bonner bill, and Senator Brooks, who would have voted against it.
 Introduces Another One.
 The defeat of the bill did not bring an end to the agitation. Hardly had the result been given to the house of representatives when Representa- tive Mike Sollie of Dale introduced a bill which is a copy of the Bonner house, referred 1t to the committee on revision of laws. MT. Sollie re- quested that it be handled by the temperance committee.
 Speaker Merrill ruled that since 1t had been referred the unanimous consent of the house would be neces- sary for the changing of the reference.
 NTr. Sollie requested unanimous consent. Tyler Goodman of Mont gomery objected. The bill remained with the committee on revision or laws. The temperance committee IS known to be in favor of bill pro hlbiting Sunday amusements. The committee on revision of laws has not expressed an opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-18
ro nrILD MATERMOMINs

The Alaba~l2 public service com mission today granted the petition of the Union Water company to issue $500 poo worth of 62 per cent 25- year gold bonds, under authority of mortgage and to sell $9OO,0O0 worth of these bonds. The comms sion also granted petitions of the Union Water company to sell $4SOOO worth of capital stock, par vaiue $1OO per share, and to construct and oper- ate waterworks plants at the towns of Hartselle and Leeds.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
OLD SHAY SANCTUARY
 FOUND IN GERMAN RUINS
Dr. Karl Schuchhard. Director of the
 Berlin Museum of Anthropology, Makes Amazing Discoveries

Feldberg. Mecklenburg, Dec l4.- Ruins of an ancient Slav sanctuary have been unearthed near this town by Dr. Kari Schuchhard. director of The Berlin Museum of Anthropology, which he believes to have been Reth- ra, the chief temple of the Slavs be- tween the Rivers Elbe and Oder. Suarasici was the name of the god who was worshipped here. and the temple was relatively more import ant than the Delphi of the Greeks.
 Rethra stood for several centuries and was destroyed in 1o6s and 1869 under the reign of Henry ". The Bishop of Halberstadt. under orders from the emperor, destroyed the sanctuary. Burchhard was the name of this bishop. and itis still preserved in the folklore Of Northern Germany He is supposed to have become intense ly rich through plundering the temple, and there is nursery rhyme which makes an appeal to this ancient bishop to make gifts to children.
 Dr. schuchhard says description of the temple written by the Bishop of Merseburg. who lived about the year 1000, tally with his discoveries and he is confident he has located the lost shrine for which archaeologists have been seeking for generations.
 Tn the Spreewald, near Berlin, the population still retains the customs, dress and language of the ancient Slavs who lived in Northern Germany before the Teutons made their ap- pearance, especially. all along the Elbe.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
TEIECRAPHIC NEWS FLASHES

Hiram Johnson attacks recent ac- tion of republican national committed in restoring delegate strength of southern states and Chairman Adams upholds the restoration. the situation thus promising a battle in the Cleve- land convention.
 Mexican federals in official dispatch report victory over rebels in Jalisco battle, Juarez adyices say.
 Senator Lodge, chairman of inc foreign relations committee, declares that he fayors a world court if it is divorced from the league of nations.
 President Coolidge through Senator Lenroot announces that the adn1inis- traitor approves and encourages pri- vate charity for the relief of the German people.
 London report declares it is be- lieyed that Lawrence B. Sperry. voting American aviator, was drown ed in the English channel while flying from London to Amsterdam.
 Prohibition party holds it's national convention at Columbus, O., on an
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
ANTIQUES ID REVISE
 BIBLICAL HISTORY
Discoveries Change Modern Yer' sion of Many Holy Stories

Philadelphia. Dec, 14.-New light will be thrown on old Biblical stories when scientists complete deciphering the hieroglyphics on antique statues recently discovered in Palestine. ac- cording to Dr. George R. Gordon, di- rector of the University of Pennsyl- vanian Museum, who has returned from tour to the sites of eNpedi- tons operating in Mesopota mia, Egypt and Palestine. During his trip rr. Gordon arranged for the ship ment of 100 tons of antique relics to Philadelphia. They are expected to arrive about January 1 and will be set up at the University Museum.
 Among the relies being shipped from Egypt is the throne room of Meneptah, one of the Pharaohs. Jewelry, mummies and mummy cases also are included. From Palestine Dr. Gordon shipped a basalt tablet. bat tie monument. which is expected to throw light on the story of Exodus; Roman glass, mosaic pavements. many small objects in bronze and a jar which was found filled with silver coins.
 In Egypt the expedition is digging in two places at Memphis and at a site adjacent to that in which the late Lord Carnarvon discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen.
 We don't expect to make any finds in Egypt as tremendously important as those by Lord Carnaryon." said
  are doing at Ur. in Mesopotamia and at Beisan. in the Palestine, is very important, We are digging mp the Temple of the Moon in Ur.
 Tn Palestine We have stopped dig ging for the present We can dig at Beisan only during the. dry season. which corresponds to summer in our climate, The only digging possible now is in Jerusalem. However. the discoveries We have made in Pales- tine so far have been of the utmost importance. Among other finds we have two slabs of black basalt which may throw more light on the story of Exodus. and on the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. One of these slabs bears a statue of Sati l, and the other shows plainly Rameses H, son of Sati. Beisan is on the road which all Egyp- tian armies used in crossing Pales- tine, and these basalt slabs. with their hieroglyphic records, probably will show that Palestine was conquered by the Egyptians some time after the Hebrews left Egypt. but before they had reached PEalestine.''
 
 cavations in 1920 and will continus tor several years. The expense is being shared by the University of Pennsylvania and the British museums.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
SETTLED OUT OF COURT
Hod Carriers Union Finally Pays Benefits After Refusing Because ot Non-Union Mans Employment.

A dispute between Nick Penucci employed on the new hospital and building, and the International Hod Carriers union was settled out of court yesterday upon the advice oi Joseph c. Woods.
 Penieei fell from the building whils at work one day and was injured He was treated in the hospital and made a claim for benefits from the union. of which he is & member.
 On the grounds that he had dis qualified himself from receiving ben efts because he was working with a non-union man, the union refused to pay benefits and the injured man prepared to bring suit for s65, The union settled for s55.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

markets afford very little in the way of foodstuffs.
 There are no eggs no milk, no fruit and very few vegetables of any sort to be had in the shops and markets. Farmers refuse to bring their pro- ducts to town. They cannot buy any thing they need with paper marks and prefer 10 eat their products rather than sell them for paper which is practically worthless to them.
 Even in the small villages sur rounding Kottbus the situation is much the same, Persons who want to obtain chickens, eggs, turkeys and po- tatoes make trips into the country and carry foreign money or clothing with them to exchange for foodstuffs.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
RURAL GERMANY HIT BY
 ECONOMIC BREAKDOWN
No Eggs. No Milk. No Fruit and Very Few Vegetables in Markets
 and shops

kottbus. Dec. 14.-Rural Germany is suffering from the same sort Of dis organization and demoralization that is going on in the great cities and in- dustrial centers. This city Of 40.8ea persons is located in the center of a comparatively fertile agricultural re-
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

Three hundred thirty-four million cubic feet of timber has been sold by the forest service in the Tongass na- tional forest, Alaska
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

lican and democratic conventions. Bishop Manning, Rev. Dr. William Norman Guthrie and vestrymen are silent as to what actually occurred at conference on activities of dancing girls at parish house of St. Marks-in the -Boowerie, New York city.
 New York Tribune declares that William Randolph Hearst and Arthur Brisbane are mentioned as members ot syndicate that Is to buy Mrs. Cor nelius Sanderbilt's house on Fifth avenue, New York city.
 Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, ma rine corps, has been granted leave of absence for one year to take place as director of public safety for Philadel- phia.
 Four University of Colorado stlI- dents are killed when an automobile crashes into bobsled near Boulder. Colo.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

undesignated date prior to the repub- lican and democratic conventions.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

Federal Judge Knox at New York signs decree disolying cement manu- facturers' protective association.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-08-18
soundness of Principles.

During the last few years we have questioned the soundness of many principles that had for long time been taken for granted. We have ex- anined the foundations of our institu- tions of government We have de- bated again the theories of the men who wrote the Declaration of Inde- pendence, the Constitution of the na- ton, and laid down the fundamental law of our own commonwealth. Along with this examination of our form of government has gone an examinatoin of our social, industrial and economic system. What is to come out of 1t all?
 In the last so years we have had a material prosperity in this country the like of which was never beheld before-a prosperity which not only built up great industries, great trans portation systems, great banks and a great commerce, but a prosperity un- der whose influence arts and sciences, education and charity hourished most abundantly It was little wonder that men came to think that prosperity was the chief end of man and grew arrogant in the use of it's power.
 It was little wonder that such a misunderstanding arose; that one part of the community thought the own CTS and managers of our great indus tries were robbers, or that they
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-08-18
Ultimate Property Rights and Personal Rights Are the Same Thing, Said President, But There Is No Right to Strike Against
 Public Anywhere At Any Time

Industry labor angushes, thought that has flowed through all the speeches of the Pe Calvin Coolidge indicated by his
 while the Massachusetts legislature the and o and which the President had compiled and published book hosted the chief of the by the death of President Harding Nowhere haps Boston Police strike there and towards Organized Labor shown but the leaning is all of col- As ld,ties he