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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19

The bureau of standards at Wash ington is said to have made solid hy- drogen at minus 434 degrees, thereby creating the coldest temperature ever reached in that city. It might not be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
With All Its Beauties

(HunfsVille TfmeS1 Y The position in the lap of spring, Gentle Annie, has been a delight fri one and soon we shal! be in the midst of summer with all of it's beauties and glory that will enliven the activities of town clean up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
Rates and Regulation

montgomery TlmeS.J
 The political future in Alabama bids fair to bring a hard and stub born fight, and the opposing fac tions are lining up their forces for 1924. The main question prom ises 10 be railroad rates and regu- lation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
Still At It

(Boston Transcript
 Can you remember" asks an exchange. when you looked for ward to your future twenty years ago? We'll, this Is your future. What are you doing in it?" Oh er-still looking forward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
(The End
On the Other Hand

On the Other Hand Dear Torch Bearer: Would like to take this opportunity ito express my heartiest congratulations on your tact ful methods of digging up and showing us our faults and virtues alike. Kind ly accept the following outburst:
 A source of pain
 Is Edward Fox;
 When he buns a match
 He keeps the box.
 -Et Cetera. Prison statistics show that there ,s not one lawyer in Sing Sing. Recall ing the popular wheeze, "If you can't be good, be carefuln
 Parliamentary debate
 In the Rough-House of Commons Is carried on under the
 Marquis of Queensbury rules. A Detroit judge says that speeders are a menace to the world. Who has given the menace greater encourage ment than Detroit, home of Ford and Cadillac and so many others? Mississippi ha solved tn problem ,f what to do with her ex-sovernors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
THE ALABAMA PRESS
How to Pronounce "Pec1Mo
 ((Dnt han Fan1e1
41s MNek

For dozen years we hava been calling oceans just like 1t Is spell ed, but we have stood alone. Not dozen people within cur ac- quaintance will pronounce 1t as 1t is spelled. but will say "pecon," which Is incorrect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
Will Go Right Ahead

It is believed the Selma Cham Der of Commerce has now struck its stride and that 1t will go stead lily onward. receiving the whole- hearted support and cooperation of the business and civic interests of the community. nothing spas- modic, but steady pulling of the entire commercial machine for. ward. striving to serve all the in- terests of the city and country and to lead them in ways of assured growth and enduring prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
A Matter of Pronunciation

A Matter of Pronunciation
 (Argonaut)
 Oliver Herford was speaking over the phone to Professor Bran der Matthews, who had just an nounced his intention to leave for Europe on the Celtic-which he pronounced "Keltic." as befitted his academic status. 'Oh. don't say Kettle. Brander." pleaded Her ford. If you do you'll have a hard sea all the way over."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
Should Become General

Already several thousand Annio- ton people are at work making home surroundings more att-ac- tive by the planting of :lowers. shrubs and grass and by touching up the premises where needed to give a heater appearance. This work of home improvement should become general. The spiri. of home beautifying should he shown by all. Then there will be . City Beautiful, for nothing so oriugs out beauty in towns as neatly kept lawns. many flowers In yaras and the absence of trash fglO corners and by-ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19

There are some extreme reformers who will get keen pleasure from the news that fire in London burned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
The Daddy of Them Au

Ihc Daddy or Them All
 (North Carolina Boil WeeviD
 A northern guest at Pinehurst happened upon an old negro, who was beating down dried cotton stalks. Uncle, what did the boil weevil do to you this past year?" he inquired.
 The old darky looked up, saw "one O dem nawthern folks" and answered him in this manner.
 "Lawd, boss. dey was de wust here dat dey has ever been. Why. one night I was awoke fom nv res bu such 8 noise dat I ain.t never heard de lak of befo'. I takes my lantern and goes out in dat patch over dere, and what do you 'spose foun'?"
 T have no idea, uncle. What was it?" the northevner replied.
 Lawd, cap, de old pappy boil weevil had big stick beating all de little boil weevils cause dev wouldn't take two rows at n time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
Their Minds Made Up
Another Think Coming

Detroit Free Press)
 The twenty-one male students at Columbia who say they never have kissed girl must think that the great world is very gullible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
A Cause for Worrx

VhdSptI, StUUKITUTIIIJ You're the maddest specimen of circus proprietor I ever saw. Whats the matter?"
 well. one of the Siamese twins is on strike"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
re's His Opportunity
Sometimes n ReasOn

(Des Moine News) Of course it may not be import ant, but sometimes politician hates the federal reserve system because it lends only to banks.
 Their Minds Made Up
 Washington Post) The pacifist organizations are determined to give America an unprepared peace even if they have to fight for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
THE PARAGRAPHERS
A Difficult .JOh
(kansas City Star

(kansas City Star) ProbaDly no man can keep a col lapsible ironing board, trick stepladder and wife in his home. and truthfully proclaim that he is master of them all.
 Here's His Opportunity
 Washington Star) That German chemist who claims he can extract gas from water might try his hand at ex- tracing the water from German currency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
Everett Wrest, M. c.

Everett Wresf, M. c. (Exchange) Policeman-What are you doing hanging around here?
 Man-Just resting. Po1fceman-What do you think you are, a congressman?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
What It Stands For

What It Stands For
 (Life Kindly Acquaintance-An what are you going to call him? Warren, ma T." T see-after the president. That's nice, and what does the T. stand for?"
 Tut ankh- Amen, ma'am."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
THE AGE-HERALD

ntered at the Birmingham Ala. postoffice as second-class matter under act of congress March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19

Mississippi ha solved th problem ,f what to do with her ex-Sovernors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
70R$S:fHIbEARER +

Bessemer plans to keep the cows and chickens from running at large. We thought the automobile had et- tended to that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19

Judging from the number of hair restorers on the market, we are forced to conclude that men who are bald remain so from choice.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
TRUTH WILL OUT

While admittedly living in of advancement M all and
 
 generations clearly eudate positively An which blows and this clearly demonstrated editorial appearing Haven Register rushed FtzGerad in his refusal Arnon A. filling the Board of Education Haven Council. of approve dsapprove the of the Mayor indirect though the organized of this clear indication of the actual occupied by that publication in connection with organized labor.
 The public schools, the Register, property all they should be used other purposes purposes public gatherings literary public appeal to all classes of citizens So far the Reg beyond But when adds: Tn be claimed that special should be allowed buildings for its purposes that the vndctveness the screed Is exposed
 It would be unfair that the Register little with history of founding did know its birth made possible by of individuals that the Tory of that day occupied the
 
 occupies today.
 the population of Boston that dumped the Boston habor? Was decided majority of the residents of the colonies that acted the end of the organization of the Continental advanced civilza ton of public
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
veloped the advanced thought of smaller and resulted
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veoped thought smaller group resulted in public demand that would not be stied?
 of factand this the Register knows full wel- meeting public school for which decidedly opposed public facts and information During the happily drawing close the public has suffered exceeding hardship privaion and suffering and the primal object to by Shop Craftsmen that the public entitled the when itself of having speaker in the who unusually with the conditions hurried made place where the largest possible number could be hire proved had the school only have the mission cancelled at the last instant
 And that of the Shop Craftsmen absolutely shown by the of President Harding Sung the when he clearly placed the rail and coal delivery difficult desperately destroy organization which of opportunity of earning livelihood.
 Does the Register believe, the Reg make believe delayed deliveries miserable railroad shortage of food and other supplies with the attendant public which all the ntereed
 only by assuming such position that the Register the position 1t has assumed.
 In Arkansas railroad has forciby taken possession gov ementa of and by mob rule hung they by of the railroad officials The taking of oath support the railroad and abide by rulings a and his family occupy their home.
 proceeding would be tolerated but apparently number who believe that Special Inter this by the New Haven Railroad a movement before 1t proper legal.
 Fortunately for all concerned day passing rapidly The President of the United the hing day and others awakening reaching things and convenience
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
TWELVE HOURS
 OR EIGHT?

It is unusual for the President of the United States to write an intro duction to book, and yet Mr. gHard- ing was we'll advised to give his inn primatur to the study of "The Twelve Hour Shift in Industry" made by the Federated Engineering Societies and published by E. P Dutton & Co., says the New York Globe. For this inquiry lifts the entire issue to a high plane and through careful scientific methods reaches conclusions which are quite as important to statesmen as to industrial leaders. The Presi- dent said for himself:
 "I rejoice to note the conclusions of this great body of experts are identical with those which 1 have reached from purely social view point It has seemed to me for type of worker 1t produces have out lived their usefulness and their part in American life in the interests of good citizenship, of good business, and of economic stability. The old order of the I2-hour day must give way to a better and wiser form of organization of the productive forces of the nation so that proper family life and citizenship may be enjoyed suitably by all of our people"
 The findings of the engineers abun- dantly support MT. Harding's words Steel affords the familiar illustration O fcontinuous production which com pels men to work the clock around, but numerous other industries are not less exacting of their employees. Their cases are also considered.
 The engineers approached the ques- ton in the creative manner and en- deavored to offer suggestions through which the change from the two-shift system to the three-shift day might be made without embarrassment. De- tailed proposals have been made. These ought to be stimulating to man agers concerned about making their businesses conform to present day conceptions of right. On public grounds, as the President says plain ly, the I2-hour day in industry is ob- sofete, and the engineers show that technically it IS unnecessary. It should be ended in the common good.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
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Upon what meat feed that he hath grown similarity to the conditions referring here community notwithstanding that we o this day ana of and the administration of public affairs authory there were beyond anticipated he ced Caesar practically unlimited power arogaing to himself rights belonging others brought forth condnaon Under of government individual to whom dele gated expected exercise that power tor the bst 9 h p~ for hs far o9ee I ] % snd e ss Hu' h & that he rights privileges not granted by the laws o the is pretty sure to reap that which he has sown.
 serious and definite charges against police department charges he made court and in public ently satisfied public dropped his uterances delay filling present before the Commissioners order that they
 which the st.ts. Atsas had based his h.5sss obsd his was igno1sd even the courtesy of rsply was refused
 in the a the time and paee but the pubi the charges ignored the when he was unaware meeting e.mouaage there question of of the municipal board the of the official An And P sstd h: but the ss: of s I . Ssfs h understanding that is of the duties of the rs of s so s @ po s' 5 S pocee s sns n9i ~tR 5 5 3 pd s h st vdua Whether he shall another fulfill the duties of his office in fair and impartial
 Having the that members of the police violated living the oath they when they the position they hold why has he eaned from why does he refuse confirm his before the Police and thus enable them proceed % 6 % did he e h performed the duties them rather than faure It looks much though calling the kettle blackht is if the police neglect much % though the Attorney was taking about violations then letting there
 charge has been blot has been placed the fair of the New Haven police department and Is the duty of the States Attorney proceed himself fur nsh the information whereby the Police Commissioners the The office of States Attorney influential and xactng position, does confer the occupant thereof the rights and powers of a despot
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
LOGAN's EVENING OF FREE SPEECH

should be taken for that free speech restored Logan w. Va because meeting held the CoYrt House of that city by the American Civil Liberties Union movement without interference from Don Chafn Sheriff the Mr. Chain and the of understanding unlikely mper their by rushing headlong To we'll known New Workers entered the the would have been ndiscretion
 Unless Logan County has undergone extraordinary change ot unsafe talk openly to the The have stated frankly than reporter visiting the region that all would be unonized within if delegates allowed the of the country They have therefore expelled advocates of unions Since they the Sheriff. they with show of legality They will keep long as there is fighting chance of getting with for Logan County the death. The Civil than scratched the surface-New York Herald.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
COMFORT STATION
 NOW COMPLETED
Another Evidence of the Advanced Efforts of the Organized
 Workers.

The comfort station in the base ment of the City Hall is now com plete and will be thrown open to the public on March 10. For the past few days inspectors have been very busy looking over the work done by the plumbers and electricians and have given their approval. In day or two the final coat of paint will be given and allowing a little time for the final coat to dry it will then be turned over to the public, mark ing one more improvement in the city for which Organized Labor has fought long and earnestly.
 Several years ago the absence, of a comfort station in the center of the city for the convenience of the public was brought up at regular meeting of the Trades Council and 1t was voted that the Trades Council take action in the matter in order that this condition might be remedied-
 At one time work on the comfort station was started behind Trinity church. on the Green but powerful op- position developed and an injunction restraining the city from continuing the work was granted even though the earth had been removed and ev- erything was in readiness for the foundation to be laid.
 Arrangements for attendans at all hours, especially on the women's side, will be made within the next few days. Entrances the located on either side of the City Hall annex and will be properly illuminated as to directions to strangers.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
THOUSANDS IDLE
 IN LOS ANGELES

Washington, D. C., March o.-"The police estimate of the unemployed in this city is 25,ooo," says John s. Horn, secretary of the Los Angeles Central Labor Council, writing to President Gompers on the out-of- work situation in the western city.
 If the same situation prevails in other cities that prevails in Los An geles, you can see the absurdity of the shortage of labor claim," says Secretary Horn, who forwarded local newspaper accounts of the Los An gelcs common council voting $Io,ooo to be used to employ men at $2 a day to dig a drainage ditch Six moving picture studios will contribute a like amount.
 That the number of unemployed runs into the thousands is indicated by statements in the Los Angeles papers. The Record, published in that city, says:
 According to hasty estimates there are now from I2,ooo to I4ooo men in the city who are unable to obtain work"
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
OPPOSE STATE INSURANCE.

New York, M9 . ch o-In opposing organized labor's proposal that the state be given a monopoly of work mems compensation, P. Tecumseh Sherman, of this city, says the effect would be Ito create the most power ful and dangerous political machine the state has ever known"
 The arguments of this lawyer were used by representatives of private lia- bility companies when they attempted to stop being thrown out of the state of Ohio, which has 'outlawed this business and taken upon itself the arranging of workers compensation.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09
The Gossip Monger
 By DR. STRUGGLES.

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The Connecticut labor news., 1923-03-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
DEFENDANTS \ RE GIVEN FREEDOM IN ARDM0RE KILL |NC
Judge Admoniskes Spectators and Court Officials to Let Constituted Officers En-
 force the Law

ARDMORE, Okla, Feb. 2S.-IBy Associated Press. )-Eleven promi- nent citizens of Carter county were tree tonight of charges of murder in connection with the staying eff Joe Carroll of Wilson, an alleged boot legger. and organizer of an anti-ku hluX klan demonstration.
 Carroll was shot down at his home on the night of December 15. I92I when he resisted masked men who attempted to seize him. Two weeks before he had been warned to leav. town in a munication signed K. K. K. No. lS" He defied the warn ing and led what he called an "anti- ku klux klan" parade in Wilson.
 Two of the masked raiders were fatally wounded before they were driven off by members of Carrollss household.
 Jeff Smith of Healdton, the only defendant brought to trial, was ac- quilted today after a second hearing of his case. The first trial last month resulted In jury disagree ment.
 Cases against the other ten were dismissed by District Judge " F. Freeman on motion of County At torney John l., Hodge, when the Smith jury reported after a jury had been sworn in for their joint trial.
 Besides Smith the defendants were: pr. E. c. Harlow optometrist; Dan Ridpatch, contractor; Ray l.. Beede, automobile dealer: G. C. Whitechurch, oil supply man; J. P. Pitts, automobile dealer; Tom Hales. oil supply salesman; Frank Cradwe1l. insurance dealer; w. l.. T. Hilton. oil broker: J. A. Gillian, rancher, and J. D. Curly" Smith of Healdton.
 The defendants. the jurors and all the spectators were admonished by Judge Freeman to let constituted officers enforce the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
DICKERS0N'S AIDE IN BOLD BANK ROBBERY
 IS GRANTED PAROLE
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU I
 THE EMERALD Montgomery. Ala, Feb, 2R

Tom Ford, an accomplice in the robbery of the Phoenix-Girard bank in Russell county in 1920, walked out of Banner Mines a free man Wednes- day. Governor Brandon issued parole conditioned on his good con duet in the future. Ford pleaded guilty and accepted a 10-year sem tenee which he began April 2, 1920.
 Governor Brandon acted on the recommendation of the state board of pardons. one of the prosecuting officers, the trial judge and citi- zens who became convinced that Tom Ford was an unwilling participant in the robbery which was organized by Roy F. Dickerson, who made a mysterious escape from kilby prison last year.
 B. Dec waddell one of the pros- eeuting officers, told Governor Bran don he had become convinced that Ford knew nothing of the plan for the robbery when he drove an auto mobile to the front of the bank for the purpose of making deposit. While Ford was making the deposit, Dickerson and associates, including Rufus Ford, Toms brother, held up the officers and employees and ob tained thousands of dollars in cur rency and bonds
 Tom Ford claimed that he was in- toxicated at the time and did not know he was being used by his brother and others when they re- quested him to make the deposit. Rufus Ford and Dick erson also told the board of pardons that Tom was not involved in a criminal way and that he did not receive one penny of the money obtained in the robbery.