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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
HARDING ON COAL PROBLEM

In his address at Cheyenne, Wyom- ing, on Monday the president ex- pressed himself frankly and force fully against the standardization of the coal mines. That was reflex of American sentiment. The American people believe that the coal industry has been so grossly mismanaged as to lead extremists to advance extreme views, but they likewise know that there has been reason for the eternal clash between the operators and the employees. The president expresses his confidence in the findings of the coal commission to the extent at least of "a publicity which will make greed impossible and point the way to solve problem which must be answered in behalf of vital public interest,"" He is correct in assuming that i've shall not solve it by maintaining a basic industry like that of bituminous coal production under plan of operation which offers the mine workers only 100 or 150 working days year."
 The president believes that the commission will report methods of maintaining vast storage system. Nothing would more tend to proven ton of coal famines or conduce to regular operations than storage. This will be the more effective if it starts at the mines and is followed up by the largest consumers of coal, the railroads. The small amount going into domestic consumption could easily be cared for at all seasons if the railroads and other large coal consumers kept well-stocked and were out of the way when cold weather brings on the domestic demand.
 Especially apt was the following paragraph from the presidents ad- dress: Many mine operators who were as much responsible for the strike as the men who struck in- sisted that under law enforcement they could produce all the coal that was needed. There can be no coal mining in free America under force of arms" The coal industry has been operated on a slip-shod basis and an un-American one. It has been slow est to heed public opinion. It has cost the public treasury more than any other industry for maintenance of law during strike periods It is high time that it was conducted on the same basis as other lines of busi- ness and with the same due regard to regularity of employment and steadiness of supply. The coal com mission is out for facts. There is little reason to doubt that, with in- controvertible facts in hand, it will be able to recommend methods of sta bilization that can be easily adopted and installation of which the public will demand for its own protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
UNWISE CURTAILMENT

Ten days ago the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power Company main tained ten-minute service on the Terminal loop with two one-man cars. It has withdrawn the one-man cars and substituted one two-man car. The schedule is now one of twenty min utes. The service has been reduced exactly fifty ger cent. Whether this is to save the hire of two men re- quired to operate another two-man car the public does not know and it does not care. What it cannot con template without feeling of disap
 pointment and lack of confidence is the apparent inability of the utility to sense and act on its obligation to render adequate service. By reducing trolley service the trolley interests invite an extraneous supplementary service, and it is not unusual to see motor vehicles bearing the word "ter- minal" on their sides. A twenty-min- ute service to it's passenger termi- nals in a city of 100000 inhabitants is a reversal to village conditions, which city will not forever endure.
 The city commission has respon- sibility in this matter. It considered the issue of the one-man cars and caused their elimination except on certain lines. It was not contemplated by the public, whose rights to service are supreme, that where the two-man car was to replace the one-man car schedules were to be cut as has been done in the case of the Terminal line. If the people are to be asked to de- eide whether the jitneys shall con- tinue operation, actions such as a fifty per cent. reduction in the Ter minal line schedule will have their weight in determining the issue. The vote will be predicated on what the people believe they are to expect of the trolley interests if competition is Ssmoved. The utility should realize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
JOHN-A MS
Dreams of a Glnrins Garment

You must draw strong line of differentiation between dreams of garments in general, such as I have explained to you before this, and the vision which shows you garbed In a glaring gown or other conspicuous article of wearing apparel. A flaming red dress, a grass green coat. a blazing or ange-colored hat. would come into this classification. This dream does not refer to dresses, but to morals. It tells you that there is hidden in your mind thought which you would be very much ashamed to have generally known among your friends. Whether this thought has reached a point of desire or planned action, I can- not tell in advance and will be able to discover only after you have acquainted me with the de- tails of the dream. The fact re- mains, however. that the germ of sin has been sown in your soul and that unless you are exceed ingly cautious, it will find it's op- portunity sooner or later, of blos- Soming into a poisonous growth.
 This is one of the dreams that Is usually accepted as a warning. Unfortunately, the prophecy re- fers to the distant future so that most of those who have this vis- ion forget all about it when the time of real danger arrives. It is for this reason that I wish to place particular emphasis upon these dreams and to beg of you not to forget them when they come into your sleeping con sciousness. Pay attention to the warning given therein. and you may be able to escape fate which could lead to nothing but sorrow and remorse. no matter how alluring 1t may seem In the first stages of development.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
CHAIRMAN FARLEY'S POSITION

Chairman Farley, new member of the United States Shipping Board, after consultation with his colleagues, announces that the continued purpose of the board will be to keep the mer- chant marine in operation and the ships in service, believing that such a course is in accordance with the will of the American people. It is en- couraging to note that there will be no break or fundamental change in the boards policy because of the change in chairmen. The adminis- tration of the merchant marine has become increasingly more efficient and economical as the present board has given study to the various prob- lens and has arrived at more thor ough understanding of the compli- cated situation into which it has plunged. The desirability of a mer- chant marine under the American flag to protect American commerce abroad has been emphasized by both Republicans and Democrats, the main divergence being as to method and not as to purpose. It is significant that both Republican and Democratic members of the shipping board have acted as unit on all important oc- casions, and that there has been no partisan difference of opinion on any issue. That is the natural outcome of conscientious thought on ques- tion of such momentous consequence, for it is not at all partisan, but altogether national question.
 The principle of an indirect sub sidy as promulgated under the re- jected subsidy measure is a Jeffer- sonian principle, and has received in- dorseinent in other connections by such distinguished statesmen as Sena- tor Underwood and others of his party colleagues. The fillibuster was mistake and would have wrought great disaster upon American ship ping and American commerce had the president and the shipping board not possessed the courage to carry on, in spite of the attitude of congress, un- til such time as this vitally important problem shall have been treated with broad and suitable legislation. Had it not been for the decision of the shipping board, with the hearty con currence of the president, this nation would ere now have forfeited it's most outstanding opportunity for world leadership in commerce. The state. ment of the new chairman shows that he is in thorough sympathy with the boards policy and stands ready to cooperate in pursuing that policy to a successful conclusion. For this policy the American people have cause to congratulate themselves and to thank the shipping board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

trolleys should not operate motor ve- hicles where they are needed as SUD- plemental service. Rapid growth of the jitney wherever it has been all lowed to operate has been lesson to the trolley interests. Not to admit the popularity of motor vehicle transpor- tation is to deny patent fact. There not only seems to be popular favor in the combination, but money as we'll. Trolleys will do better by using the motor vehicle than by fighting it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
PEOPLES FURU M
CONNECTS AND ROAD WORK

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The disposition of the convicts. both state and county, is now re- ceiving more than ordinary pub lie attention by the people of Ala bama. This is as it should be. The time has passed when men or individuals regardless of the work they are required to do. It is not in keeping with our pres ent day civilization. To longer con- tinue the system shows a lack of progress. We are badly behind the times on education, road building and disposing of convicts; how ever, the latter two should go hand in hand. It may be well to use Kilby prison for certain class and others for farm work, but the able bodied convict fits in better on road work than any other place that he has been tried. All such convicts should be worked either under the su- pervision of the state highway department or the county conn missioners of the various coun- ties on state and county roads. Now that Alabama has begun to build roads, grading, cherting, ditching and such like is where the convict can be worked to the greatest advantage. Georgia and Florida have worked their con victs on their roads for years and their roads are far superior to those in Alabama. It is doubt ful if Alabama is ever pulled out of the mud until her convicts have built the grades upon which to build a permanent road.
 Some advocates of working con- victs in coal mines claim they can not be properly cared for at road heat. cold, rain, etc.; with lack of proper housing. food and even bathing facilities. Some county officials hesitate to make the change, seeming to forget that camp life is most healthful. I am mindful that some reformers are against the use of the iron cage with twelve hunks. from a sanitary standpoint, but l know from observation and experience that convicts can be kept in cages and other such camps and equip ment as can be cheaply provided through the country and worked on the roads with some exposure to heat, cold. rain. etc, and their physical condition improves. see no reason why the convict should be provided with better working and living conditions than the average citizen enjoys.
 If the county commissioners or others in whose charge the convicts are placed are paid suf- ficiently for their services and re- quired to give their time to the county's business. there should be no excuse for improper food or living conditions. With all the water there is in this country it should be no trouble to get bath
 All convict camps are under state supervision and periodically in- spected regardless of where To- cated. I am sure there is ID req sen for the able-bodied 'onvict working on the road ID. being provided witl the essentials of healh and comfort to greater degree than the average convict enjoys previous to his confine- ment. J. M. JACKSON.
 Talladega, Ala, June 2s. 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Going Right After It (HuntsXille ,rimesl

In promptly providing $2,500 aa It's further quota to the Tennessee River Improvement Association, this good community has given additional zest to the hope that Muscle Shoals will be turned over to Henry Ford. and in the mean time all of us are going to work just as hard as if we thought the great Detroit manufacturer would never get here. None of us have time to wait. We are just going on over the top because oppor- tunity has made 1t possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
THE PARAGRAPHERS
Must Measure Up
(Houston Post)

Dr. Alexander Meiklejohn, who was deposed as president of Ann herst on charges of being too lib- eral in his educational views, is being considered for president of the Oklahoma University, news reports say. He will have to be liberal" indeed to meet the ap- proval of the gang in political control in Oklahoma now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
The Traveller

Consider now the common fly; He travels far and wide and high, He travels here, he travels there, And to and fro and everywhere. He travels into butcher shops And into grocery stores he drops; In sewer pipes and alleyways And vacant lots and dumps he plays; In livery barns he hangs around, In junk yards he is often found, He roams in cars and moving vans, In kitchen sinks and garbage cans, And then he comes and wipes his feet Upon the chow that I must eat.
 And so, by gum!
 I shout and cry:
 "The time has come
 To swat the fly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

the purpose of protecting life and property or enforcing laws or appre- hending criminals there is no proper occasion for the carrying of revolvers, and then only by persons properly and legally qualified to do so. It appears that the situation deserves more effective attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Following p Success
{ (Eufaula C1tfZen

An Acquaintance Day has been suggested for Eufaula some time early this fall. This is for the purpose of getting better ac- quainted with those who come here to trade and for other pur- poses. The splendid success of the home coming event has sug- gested this, and to our way of thinking it would be a worthy successor to the splendid affair that has just come to an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
10 FAVORITE BOOKS
(As chosen by Robert c. Bench ley, humOrist, kditOr, dramatic

(As chosen by Robert c. Bench ley. humorist, editor, dramatic critic.)
 Three Men in Boat" (Je- rome).
 Great Expectations" (Dickens). Emerson'S essays.
 Tom Sawyer" (Mark Twain). Psychology" Civilian James). Alice in Wonderland" Car rolD.
 Through the Looking Glass; George Ade).
 Fables in Slang" (Stacy Au- monier).
 "Tono Bungay" (Wells). Copyright, 1923. in United States and Great Britain for The Age-Herald by the North American Newspaper Alliance. All rights resirved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Desirable By-Products

A nice time to prepare the ground and plant rutabagas. Do you recall how high they were last winter. and we had none to sell? No, not even for our own use. Two or three good rows across the garden. tended just right. will lessen the grocery &C., count next winter. Now Is the time to begin. Ninety good col lards. one for each day of the winter months. will go mighty well, too. In fact, it's hard to have too much of such. Don't forget the turnip patch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
On Capital Punishment
Selma Times-Journall

1IIIES-JUuTHdIJ
 ranging has gone out of sy1e ana the death penalty is rarely eXacted. Even where the court ana the jury are determined and conscientious. the law is check mated at some other point in the tortuous procedure and tho neck Of the criminal is saved. The rec ords of practically every county in the state will show numerous cases of plain murder for which the extreme penalty was nsves eXacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Give 'Em the Facts (GadSden .TournalN

What the industrial magnates want to know are facts about raw materials, labor supply. taxes. transportation facilities. sites and climate. And they want facts. not congregations. The man who has legitimate industrial proposition to make to a city and who is trusted with such commission. generally is shrewd enough to dig under the surface and to find the facts before he decides upon a location. If his investigation bears out the statements made by local boosters, he is more fla vorably impressed than if he finds that an effort has been made ito putthe best foot forward" The Gadsden district is in a strategic position. It well can afford to limit its arguments for new in- dustries to simple statement of facts. It has all kinds of in ducements to offer to manufac- turers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Lest We Forget

(Talladega Daily Home)
 Least we forget the split session of the legislature Is on deck. The recess committees are doubtless loaded. and soon we Alabamians will have something to talk and think about. Set steady in the boat and watch out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
There Are Many

Detroit Free Press) Many man who says he be- lieves in prohibition has an Al Smith cellar,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
A Question of Company

(Memphis Commercial AppeaD
 An English duke tells London CTS that he found Americans snob- bish. Maybe he had the misfor- tune to fall in with a clique of aristocratic bootleggers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Offering Surprises

VNtW UTk ITIDUNeJ Victor Berger has told the Germans that they didn't start the war. He Is always trying to as- tonish people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
A Drama With . Kick

Dear Torch Bearer: With all these hooch foundries blowing up, why not revive that grand old drama entitled, "The Still Alarm?"-Abe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

Labor Saving When man first roamed the virgin soil He had no slick machinery. He earned his way by painful toll
 Amid the sylvan scenery. With sticks and stones and marrow
 bones
 He slew his beef and mutton. He had no handy telephones
 Nor could he press a button. With sweating brow he titled the land And grew his spuds ani onions, And labored until his hairy hand
 Was full of corns and bunions. But bye and bye his puny brow
 Put on few extensions, And man began to figure how
 To pull few inventions. And so he builded slick machines,
 As did his next door neighbor, And thus devised the ways and means To save lot of labor. And now he raises corn and wheat By gas-propelled machinery And when he wants bite to eat
 He gets it at the beanery. No more he wields stick or stone
 To slay his beef or mutton; He simply rings telephone
 Or presses on a button. With giants built of throbbing steel
 To save him precipitation He now has time to think and feel The joys of contemplation. But though he triumphs over toll
 With engines slick and clever, Poor man, the lord of sea and soil, Is buster than ever.
 The oil bird, discovered in South American, is a harmless creature. He is not related to the North American oil bird, who carries a deadly sting and preys on poor fish.
 "Woman was the first freight car," says E. F. Carry, president of the Pullman company. Calling to mind that stirring old ballad: My Dads the Engineer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
How It Stands

(Tampa TribUneJ The G. o. P. world court fol- lowing doesn't look to be quite enough yet for a jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
JEWISH LAUGHS
By Jacob Richman A COmprch cnsiye Wish
By Jacob Richr I

The four Jewish schnorers were making voyage on a steamship. The conversation turned to riches.
 T wish l had as many 100 ru- ble bills as could be packed in this ship" said the first.
 T wish I had as many 100 ru- ble bills as could be packed into as many sacks as could be stored in this ship" wished. the second.
 And I wish I had as many 100 ruble bills as could be packed into the sacks that could be sewed with the thread that could be packed into this ship" declared the third.
 And I wish" said the fourth, that the wishes of all of you be fulfilled and then you all croak. and I inherit you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Makes No Difference
(Boston Transcript)

NbUStOT ITdHSCTIPCI The daily absence of the Con- gressional Record Is hardly mo- ticed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
No "Nisht-Ridfns. in South

(Selma Times-JournaD
 The Philadelphia Public Record admits the truth that there is plenty of race prejudice in the North and in some respects the colored people will get less in this part of the country than in the South" But the paper adds. there is too much lynching and night-riding in the South" Ala bama with a million and a half negro population had one lynch- ing in 1922 and one in 1921. As for "night-riding," 1t is a hob goblin of the Northern mind The bona fide "night-rider" has not been seen in this state since the few years just following the Civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
A MIXED EFFECT
(Dayton News)

NIiy tOII ANOW ST Somebody has invented a mo- torcycle with limousine body" "A great many people conduct their entire careers on that prln- ciple."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
CAN'T BLAME FEM MUCH

Maybe the Chinese are mad be- cause every night while we are going to bed they are getting up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Why He Studied the Code

A Jewish convert was found studying diligently the Hebrew code.
 What do you do 1t for?" asked a friend. You don't intend to live up to 1t, do you?"
 T am studying the code" re- piled the meticulous apostate. "so that l may avoid doing things that comply with the code"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
A Clean Town (Andalusia Star)

After inaugurating a general weed-cutting campaign and after having 14,0O0 empty cans picked up in Hartford, the mayor of that fine little city proclaims Hartford a clean town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Revealed

I thought he was handsome man,
 As handsome as could be. 1 thought he was the cats meow
 Until I chanced to see Him in a bathing suit, and Oh,
 The difference to me! Bee.
 "U. s. Has Powder That's Moisture Proof, Invisible"
 Meaning gunpowder-not the kind that takes the shine off.
 Many man has gotten the reputa- ton of being wise by not letting his folly escape through his tongue ex- haust.
 The more crowded a city, the more room a young man 'can find in wh. n to go astray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

The people who run fastest into debt seldom win the race of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
'Ekl5ssTzORCF %BEARER

Tuesday they postponed the audi torium decision only until Thursday. Is the commission weakening, or merely playing joke on the people? Perhaps today the commission will partially recover it's poise and post pone the matter until August, or even until fall.
 The cops are going to direct traffic from under umbrellas located on cor ners, instead of at intersections. We'll, the cops deserve shelter from the sun, and mebbe in their new loca- tions they won't interfere so much with traffic.
 We are somewhat disappointed in the fly crop. If the present output continues low, some of those early spring mothers won't reach their total of billion of offspring before frost. Some may be so much as ten thousand short.
 While awaiting garbage cremato- ries, what prevents the commissioner of dumps from treating them chemi- cally. The inertia of a body at rest, we suspect. Perhaps that would be a good sign for the City Hall-At Rest. The people who run fastest into debt seldom win the race of life.
 It is a good thing for them that some folks can't look themselves straight in the face.
  The man doesn't live who never re- gretted having made a fool of him. self at some time or other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

It is a good thing for them that some folks can't look themselves straight in the face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

The man doesn't live who never re- gretted having made a fool of him. self at some time or other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
THE AGEHERALD

,ntered tt the Birmingham. Ala. pe'Soce Cn as second-elass matter under Ac1 oA S'nSfeSs' March (, 1873.