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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
NATIONS FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS

The United States will take defi- nite stand before the opium advisory committee of the League of Nations which convenes at Geneva this month. There are already in agreement cer- tain The Hague covenants with re
 spect to the traffic in narcotics and abit-forming drugs. In spite of these the traffic still goes on, principally because some nations, notably China, are not living up to their agreements. Perhaps China's disordered condition rather than the inclination of her gov ernment is responsible for the failure. Recent disclosures have shown that the hold of the drug habit is being insidiously spread among the Ameri- can people, not only through the use of opiates in cases of illness, but also directly by agents who profit by the sale to addicts. It has been found that the cures effected through gov ernment agency and the placing of the victims patients of "cold turkey" that is, locking them up and abso- lutely keeping them from the drug for weeks and even months, are not always permanent in that they do not remove the craving, statistics showing that large percentage of those pro- nounced cured return to the habit. As long, however, as they cannot ob
 tain the desired drug their general health and appearance are good and the physical benefit is very apparent.
 It appears, therefore, that the in- ternational plan to strike at the very source of the evil and control the pro- duction of plants furnishing the drug is the only one that will be effective. This will mean that all acreage planted to drug-producing plants must be supervised by the local govern inent in accordance with international agreements, and that the harvesting, tallying, packing and shipping shall be under the strictest supervision so that every pound of drug shall be kept track of from the field to the phar- macy. This will prove difficult at first, but will become increasingly more easy as the amounts illicitly pro-
 curable dwindle and the consequent profit falls off. It is fortunate that our government has decided to partici- pate in the discussions and to lend its influence towards arousing the worlds sentiment on this important question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
ONE TRICK A DAY
To Distinguish the Suit of Card
 RY MaixLf

By Weight
 This feat depends upon a little preliminary preparation of the cards. The preparation itself is simple enough, but in view of the fact that each card must be looked after, it is well to use as few cards as possible.
 First, secure pack of cards with highly glazed backs, and mark" them by the simple expe- dient of drawing a wet finger with some little pressure across one end of each as follows: For the hearts, right along the edge: for the spades, from the left-hand corner half way across, and for the clubs, from the middle to the right-hand corner. The diamonds need have no mark. The cards be- ing allowed to dry, it will be found that, when viewed obliquely. the glazed surface shows a dull streak where the finger has passed.
 The performer offers the cards to be shuffled. He then asks that they be returned to him. There upon he says that one by one he VIII teil, Dy WeiBHt, ol "hat ouie the various cards are. He receives the cards face down on the ex- tended right hand. and moving each gently up and down, as though to estimate the weight, he is able to find the distinguish ing mark. If anyone suggests that the cards are marked, dia- mond may be passed out for ex- animation. which. not being mark ed, will tell no tales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS By Frederick Houk Law

Eli Whitney
 The cotton industry is one of the greatest industries in the United States and one of the greatest in the world. The ex- pansion of that industry owes much to the genius of Eli Whit gin, which he perfected about 125 years ago. Eli Whitney came hon. estly by his inventive ability, for his father. although supposedly a farmer. was in reality what may be called handy man. The father was that useful sort of per- son that is now so rare, a man who can do anything and every thing, and do it well. He could make wagon wheels. chairs and do all sorts of cabinet work. There fore, he taught his little son, Eli, how to use tools, and he loved to watch the boy whittle out toys. As the lad grew older the father was more and more delighted. Eli Whitney was wonderful work man. At 12 he made a violin. On another occasion the boy took his fathers watch to pieces and put 1t together again so that it ran as well as before. Soon he was doing all sorts of work, making pins, knives, nails and anything that anyone wanted.
 Ell Whitney was thinker as well as mechanic. He wanted to go to college, and go he did at 23. graduating at 27. from no less a school than Yale. He secured a position as teacher in a Southern state, and set out. On the way. on boat going to Savannah, he made the acquaintance of Mrs. Ma thaniei Greene, a widow, and went with her to her plantation. On Mrs. Greene's plantation he saw raw cotton for the first time, and the need for a cotton gin. On the recommendation of his hostess he set towork, and made the first crude cotton gin. With a partner he manufactured the new inven- tion and made great sums of money. but he fell into countless legal struggles over his patent, and experienced such annoyance that he took up the making of guns for the army. Even in his last sickness at the age of 50 he invented surgical instruments for use on himself. To the inventive skill of the handy mans son, the United States owes much of it's su- premacy in the growing and sell ing of cotton. On the other hand. the invention of the cotton gin in 1794 made slavery in the South worth while financially and thus extended slave power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
C1pEzLIGHTS faL aH Ac1ll
 l,NMATIONAL. sTl AU CAPITAL % ?S4 :94ss'H l

Let is admit it right off the bat The most interesting and spectac- ular character in Washington is Senator William F. Borah of Idaho. He is roaring and riotous. He is the most finished orator, and with the possible exception of Senator Reed of Missouri, the greatest debater in Congress. Above all he is honest
 To Borah, d Democrat is simply an individual with an idea that differs in some respects from his idea. Borah's Democrat has no horns, no cloven feet; and Borah's Democrat is not waiting a psyco- logical moment in which to at tempt the destruction of the gov ernment.
 The Idaho Senator conceals noth- ing. Of Thomas Jefferson he said in debate: The Virginian was the widest ranging political philoso- pher in the history of the world" And again. he referred to Stone wall" Jackson as the "incompar abte military genius of all times. :"
  clans side, and a constant source of irritation to the administration. At present, the Idaho Senator can not see how, without stultifying itself, this government can at tempt to foster the court of the League of Nations. and at the same time attempt to destroy the League of Nations.
 ''If we succeed in destroying the Eeague of Nations" he declares, we destroy, at the same moment. the court of the league which we would foster"
 The proposition was put as plainly, as simply as that One instantly pictured an individual saving off the limb on which he had perched himself.
 And the greatest legal minds on which the administration has claim, those of Charles E. Hughes and Elihu Root, futilely tried with fine-spun argument of infinite, scarcely-to- be- understood intri- cacies to eliminate it's effect.
 And yet Borah, strange to relate. would have the United States rec ognize the soviet government of Russia, to declare that govern ment which confiscates property. repudiates honest obligations, mall treats women and butchers priests, worthy to take rank with those others of the earth which can look unabashed in the face of the sun.
 He declares that Harding, Mel lon and Hughes can follow in the footsteps of Washington. Jefferson and Hamilton. who. with scarcely an hours consideration, recognized the government" of France when it consisted solely of a committee, ''the function of which was to or der the execution of aristocrats."
 It is a peculiar phenomenon that Borah as able and as honest as he is. cannot discriminate between American conditions of one hun dred years ago and American con- ditions of today.
 The Ohio State Journal, a Re publican newspaper printed near the home of the President, wires the national Republican commit tee: Tn order that we may be able adequately to defend the Fordney -McCumber tariff bill na- tionally, next year, we have begun to tell few lies in defense of it in our own community"
 There is an honesty which even Borah's cannot approximate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
REVENUE FROM CONNECTS

The proper attitude is not held as long as a lingering eye rests on the money derived from leasing convicts. The state of Louisiana once had the Louisiana lottery and thought it could not live without that revenue. The lottery was wiped out and Louisiana was better off financially and ether wise for the removal of a licensed gambling machine.
 When the largest steel interest in over by the Steel Corporation one of the first acts following that absorption was surrender of it's lease of state convicts and elimination of convict labor in it's operations. None sees where that company has suffered , sfinancial loss for getting out of the convict employment business. Many worthy citizens of Birmingham thought this city could not finance itself without the annual revenue of $75,000 once coming from saloon li- censes. More revenue than before came from the places once occupied by saloons when they became com mercial establishments. The state can make more money out of the employ ment of convicts for itself alone than it can out of lease of the convicts where a private corporation shares the earnings of the convict. There is more money in what is right than in what is wrong. Besides, revenue is not the first purpose of a penal sys- tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

of mans contrivances can undo the interdependence of that relation. The Alabama League of Women Voters embraces in it's membership many women of real leadership capacity. They have shown their ability to steer clear of the extravagances of the radical element in the feminine voting element and it stands to reason that they will evolve at their state meet ing mainly that which is sound and constructive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Depends on Early Future

(Prattvllle ProgreSS)
 The success of the farmers this year will greatly depend on the season and the work done for the next ninety days. There is no doubt a large cotton acreage planted in this section. but if the rains continue some of this acre. age must be abandoned. There are now indications of heavy boil weevil infestation. These pests have already been seen and if the rains continue we may ex- pect considerable damage. If we make as much cotton per ac-e as Ne did iaat year AUtaugs eosN'y will make around ls, ,e00 n.-itg. However, last year was an sxcep- tinnai year under boil reevii ceo- ottiaus and We cannot expect two spriN $esra in succession Our Banners r t,l kns'e other crops which they must rTy on if the. faii ia the.r cest4w croh f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Where To Look For It

Memphis Commercial Appeal)
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 The Berlin academy has donated 5000 marks. or Is cents. to an as- tronomer in order that he may continue his observations of Sat urn. Maybe they think he'll find the planet in a 5and 10 cent store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Reduction of Peanuts
(Ozark Southern Star)

(Ozark Southern Star)
 Cotton, cotton everywhere, re- marked a man who travels a good deal. There is undoubtedly a re- duction of peanut acreage and a corresponding increase in cotton acreage in this county. Let us hope luck is with us. for it is luck and luck only to make a good crop under boil weevil conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Bigger Than Last Year

We have made it point to ask farmers about their stand of cot ton and the reply is almost unan- imous: It looks as if every seed came up; that it is best ever. Many have already begun to chop it out. and where that is done tho fields are looking fine. The sea- sons have been just right to se- cure a good stand of the staple crop, and the acreage planted in this county is far greater than that of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Perhaps Just as We'll
(Talladega Daily Home

(TaIIadega Daily Home)
 Perhaps 1t is well that farm la- Dor threatens to become a prob lem. It will often require the farmers more constant personal supervision, and sometimes work; and the consequence will be better crops and products, under his immediate more skilled attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Getting On Nicely

ITroy Herald)
 Farmers of various sections of the county who have called at our office during the past few days state that farming operations of their communities are going on nicely and that they are about up with their work at this time. Weather has been ideal for them during the past two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

Now comes the report that Lenine is sitting up. Even that indicates that he is making more progress than his so-called government, which is still prostrate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
ALABAMA PRESS ON
 THE FARM OUTLOOK
"QuaIity. Eggs Needed

(Oneonta Southern Democrat)
 There is dr difference in the quality of eggs the same as there is difference in the quality of butter. We need to know how to produce the quality eggs and then we can command the quality" price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

In short, the French, considering the many ridiculous offers coming from Germany, might save time by putting up sign reading: "This is our busy day."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Just Reminds Is

(New York Evening World)
 MT. Secretary Hughes argument that the world court is in no way . part of the League of Nations re- minds us of Lord. Dundreary's celebrated conundrum: When is a door not a door?" Answer: When it's ajar."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Will Be a Marvel

The farmers of Covington coun- ty will make their 1923 crop with in the next two months. Many clements enter into the matter of helping or hindering in crop pro- duction. With a favorable season for the next few weeks we will have crop that will be the mar vel of the whole section. Unfa- vorable weather conditions, how ever, will make big inroads into the crop totals for 1928 in good old Covington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Will Make Good Crop fIIr pr,;-N

V1IuHt5VTII6 ImeSJ
 We farmers are going to make good crop this year, the price is going to be all right next fall and the policy of economy will continue to prevail-we all now knowing better than ever how to make a dollar go further. es- pecially through the system of patronizing home industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

A Minneapolis globe-trotter declares he has found a paradise on earth where there are no lawyers. How then does he know whether his dis covery is constitutional?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Smaller Crop Desirable

IAIeNander City OutIOok)
 It may be that the weather will keep a whole lot of people from planting more cotton than is good for them. The world needs a big cotton crop. but is not able to buy it, and it stands to reason that a smaller crop will bring farmers more money, and at the same time give them a better opportunity - make living at homA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
SMILES
Almost Convinced

Lawyer: Now that we have won. will you tell me confiden- tially if you stole the money?"
 Client: Well, after hearing you talk in court yesterday, I am be- ginning to think l didn't"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Life in a Great City

Life in a Great City
 NEW YORK, April 30.-(By the Associated Press.)-A New Yorker has been found who, although spend ing his whole life in the city, has never attended movie, has been to the theater only once in twenty seven years, and has not seen a ball game in forty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
The Reason For It

Chicago Daily Eews)
 Maybe they have bootleg stuff in France. too, as it is French savant who asserts that the earth does not really turn on its axis, but merely seems to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
THE PARAGRAPHERS
Had Good Time, Anyhow
Washington Star)

Lord Robert Cecil cannot exactly say, on departing from these shores, "Veni, vidi. vici," but he can at least say that he had a pleasant time in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

The man who makes the slowest progress can break the speed limit in rushing into arguments as to how things are going to the bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
sELF-RECOGNITION FIRST

(Chicago Daily News)
 This country sees no reason why it should recognize Russia until Russia Is sufficiently recov- cred to recognize itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

What most men need is a head-on, collision between their gross conceit. and their net value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Case of Discrimination


 We can't see, why jazz musicians should be paid S15 a day. Rivet- CTS, who only get $10, make al- most as much noise and do some- thing useful besides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

You can't always tell-sometimes the loudest motor cars carry the larg- est mortgages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

Why should Mir. Ford complain that the distribution of wealth in this coun- try is all wrong?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

l. w. W. bunch on hunger strike in the Mobile jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Would Be Better off

dTVdIU IIdufpCUHJ Mrs. Henpeck (sarcastically): "I spose you've been to see a sick friend-holding his hand all eve ming"
 MT. Henpeck (sadly): If I'd been holding his hand, I'd have made some money"'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

One of his adheltnts insists that Senator Borahs positio sound. At any rate, he manages r. T ke it beard far and wide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
THE REAL TEST
f T,o11jS Globe -Damocraf

(St. Louis Globe Democrat.)
 Europe will continue to have wars until the people of Europe become strong minded enough not to allow them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
- ..s.-.a. = -

It will be note ls ao4ding citizens of Mobil daiy en- gagged in making -A.y coosics for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

It appears that Germany is willing to settle on almost any kind of "dead head" basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

A N assach asetls student of bird lieo declares the male bluebird is fic'lS Maybe that's te l ason her mat is so much bluer than 1e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
The Aching Void

The Aching Void There is an aching void In my life, A feeling of incompleteness That will always haunt me. Last Saturday I missed the final in-
 stallment Of movie serial, And now I must journey through
 the years Pursued by the memory Of a fair-haired girl Hanging by a rope Over an angry torrent Forever. -Bixby. Latin" says an educator, "is the most expensive study in the high school curriculum" But think of all the fun that students get out of it. The curfew tolls the knell of parting
 day,
 The lowing herd winds slowly o'er
 the lea. The plowman does not wend his
 homeward way,
 For he is driving off the seventh
 tee.
 Mayor Dever has taken up golf in order to forget his worries. Lit tie does he realize that golf is noth- ing else but. When you've some splendid deed
 to do, Some action worthy, good and true, There's just one duty left to you
 Push it through. When your best girl stands on the
 pier And will not dive because of fear, Don't let her finger there a year
 Push her in. When Liza Jane elopes with you And in the window sticks like glue, There's just one thing for you to do-
 Push her through. When some Wise Alec rocks the boat And you're not sure that you can
 float, Don't let old Smarty get your goat
 Push him off. -Stanwood. Why not a closed season for pe- destrians? Even motorist will con cede that pedestrian is game bird.
 The balmy sun of May dispels
 The mists from wonder valley; Tha vegetable merchant sells
 Green onions in the alley. The high cost of sugar has no ef- feet on the visible supply of cake ea ITS.
 "What,' inquiries Vag, "has become of the little iSon Ethiopian who stood op the curb with his right arm out stretched to grasp the bridle of the old gray mare?" He is taking care of the iron dog that used to guard the lawn. Add Hazardous Occupations |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

The average l}a gets afeIt IS much pleasure attending 3 welding as if it were shopping ,ur during the bargain-counter rush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
10 FAvORITE BOOKS

(Ay cho by William A. Brady, theatrical producer and notion picture director.)
 Hamlet" (Shakespeare).
 '.The Republic" (Plato). "The Iliad" (Homer).
 "Pickwick Papers" (Dickens). "The French Revolution Gar lyle).
 "The Octopus" Crank Norris). ."Thc Divine Comedy" (Dante). "Anna Karenina" (TolstoD. Major Barbara" co. B. shawl. Social Life of the Insect" (Fabre).
 Copyright. 1s13. United States and Great Britain, for The Age-Herald. by North American Newspaper Alliance All rights ree~rvado
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

An Indiana man is so proud of his violin 27a ITS old that he won't let anvbo1y pla iazz on it. Doubtless it co ldn't stal the racket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Jh~@ |DRSS:!HrbEAEGR { J!

While the city commission is taking action to prevent children from driv- ing motor cars, it might not be bad idea to extend the rule to those who cannot tell which side of the street they are on and who don't seem to care.
 The city Zoo has bona fide ground hog, and it's not sausage either. Now we'll be able to tell when spring comes.
 By the way, why doesn't somebody write a book entitled "If Spring Ever Comes?"
 Pedestrians of Birmingham are learning that jumping is a necessarys auto accessory.
 The announcement that Jefferson county high schools will turn out three thousand graduates this month is an- other practical demonstration of the districts increasing output of finished products.
 It is estimated that there are 100000 golfers in the United States-almost enough to organize golf bloc in congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
A Pointed Question

A Pointed QuestfOn
 (Argonaut)
 He had called on her twice week for six months, but had not proposed. Ethel" he said. as they were taking a moonlight stroll one evening, "I am-er-gcing to ask you an important question" "Oh, George" she exclaimed, "this is so sudden. Why. 1-'' What I want to ask you is this" he interrupted. What date have you and your mother decided upon for our wedding?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

Styles Change
 (Life) T hear that Kitty is getting a divorce" "Yes. she married a captain dur ing the war and now, of course. he's frightfully out of style"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Revenge

The horse that bears the mounted cop
 Along the crowded street, His labor is an endless song,
 His work in life is sweet, And when he shorts at motor cars
 His rapture is complete.
 Looking over the fashion hints, we note the popularity of solid ivory hairpins. They match the skull, as 'twere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

He Did
 Detroit News) Did he leave a will T "Yes, she survives him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

The high cost of sugar has no ef- feet on the visible supply of cake ca ITS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingh gham, Ala, postoffice as seeond-eiass matter underIact oi congress- March 6. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

"What," inquiries Vag, "has become of the little iSon Ethiopian who stood on the curb with his right arm out stretched to grasp the bridle of the old gray mare?" He is taking care of the iron dog that used to guard the lawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

Why not closed season for pe- -destriaps? Even a motorist will con cede that pedestrian is game bird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

Add Hazardous Occupations Higher education.