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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04

us, all lines, are very much alike in this respect.
 But I'm rambling again and I want to talk of Birmingham. This city has just begun. Thirty-five years ago you couldn't get about in 1t because of the mud; sanitation was practically unknown. A shower made pools that lasted. The track of a mule or a COW meant filling pool, deep, where mosquitoes bred, thou sands of them. But worse than that were the public houses. There were six of them opposite the mill where worked. Saloons on every corner, gambling dens in the rear, and up- stairs houses of i'll fame. The roads were lined with them. Birmingham Is a paradise compared to what 1t was. It IS great city now
 This town of yours Is destined to be Americas greatest center. It has all for building up to become the metropolis of the land in iron an- steel. There Is enough ore in the hills about us to supply the present pro duction for four hundred and fifty years. But who knows what Is be- low the veins we have tapped.
 Realty values have advanced here as nowhere else. Lots that sold here in my early days as a citizen for a hundred dollars have since, brought Most Modern Min.
 From experiments you have ad- vanced to the most modern mill that has been built, the largest furnace in North America mill, as l saw today. where hand-handled tools do not touch steel from ingot to finished product. It Is the first mill of It's kind in the land and lengths of rolled steel have increased to three and four times their former lengths. This is an age of machinery and great things, things are made easier and better for all. Some years ago your output in some plants was 2,000 tons in "A hours. That used to be a big two weeks output I hope the day will come when machinery does 1t all. that all we will have to do is push a but ton.
 Your last 20 years have seen your greatest transformation, greater than that of any city In North America. Twenty years ago investments In Bir- the United States. I say to you earneatly that investment in Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04

T want Lloyd George to see Birmingham. He would pro- nounce 1t 'Brummagem| as they pronounce Birmingham, Eng land. I'm helping make the lit tie Welshman's itinerary and want the former premier of Great Britain to see Birmingham and New Orleans. If he comes, it will be late in October or early in November"
 If you people only had two parties, 1t would mean so much. Just for the sake of the accelera- tion of things through rivalry. We republicans are not bad folks. and when you saw us seated beside the democrats it would be hard to tell the differ ence; both parties are working for the best good of the country, as they see it."
 Talking about immigration, just think of nearly third of all the money collected from taxes in New York state going to support institutions for people with their minds out of order, and nearly half of New York's population Is foreign born"
 We must keep constantly in mind the welfare of our town people; jobs for them must be had first, always"
 AS long as I live my heart will be in the steel business. When they elected me city clerk, my first political job, and I had to leave the steel mill, I cried, and I was not ashamed of cry ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
DAVIS PAYS HONOR TO MISSISSIPPIAN
 IN HIS AUDIENCE

With crowd of thousands wait ing to hear him, Secretary of Labor Davis paused long before opening his Labor Day address in Capital park. Standing on the platform the throng noticed MT. Davis was looking steadily at a man on bench near the front. MT. Davis smiled and waved, turned to the committee and spoke hurriedly to pr. Elkourie and others; the throng wondered.
 Quickly as escort was formed, a commanding figure was seen mount ing the steps. a man in light fan nels and flowing raven locks. It was Vardaman of Mississippi, former gov ernor and United States senator. from Alabama's sister state.
 To the surprise of all Senator Vardaman had to be, helped to a seat, but he did not remain there. Secretary Davis and others escorted him to the speakers platform, where the celebrated Mississippian received great ovation. but did not speak.
 Secretary Davis simply. but firmly, refused to utter a word until MT. Vardaman had been introduced, and had been escorted to a seat of honor between President D. E. McLendon and Commissioner W. L. Harrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04

Universities can only shape and aid the mind. If God hasn't given the brains, college isn't much help"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
Striking Comment by Secretary DdDis

T learned to talk in the To- calls, seemed to have something of a turn that way. The union sent me to negotiate with An drew Carnegie when I was 16 years old, and to negotiate with Charles Schwab, when l was IT. l wonder at 1t now"
 That hymn we sung today at MT. Adams house, Lord, Jesus. l Want to Be Whole was rep resentative of the faith that has closed the saloons. If they had not gone Birmingham could not have grown. It is the clean faith of your people and their courage that has made Birming ham, not just what nature put here"
 Great Scott. this Is your resi- dence section? Why, this is where we used to come to have the fights. I have seen many a pair of men stripped to their waists scrapping 1t out man fash ion where these beautiful homes are now. I remember I fell out of pine tree watching one of them and on the way down I was shouting: Kick hell out of " dhtCQ my | II ACilA tO in"
 Our immigration laws should stress physical and mental fit ness. It Is hard for the best of them, who do not speak Eng fish, to get what the authorities are driving at in literacy tests.
 Universities can only shape and aid the mind If God hasn't given the brains, college isn't much help"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04

We must keep constantly in mind the welfare of our town people; jobs for them must be had first, always"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
FEMININE NATURE.

We never have enjoyed the great
privilege of resting a pleased eye on
the person of Anna Fitziu, operate
star and voyager de luxe on the home
ward journey of the Leviathan. Never
theless, we are willing TO stake our
remaining SO cents on the bet that
she is statuesque lady Of large pro-
portions.
Not that we are going in for the oc-
cult, clairvoyant or anything like that.
IT is sufficient to know that the dis
tinguished Anna Fitziu announced to
willing-eared reporter and the whole
wide world that "the statuesque wom-
an is coming into her own" Elabor-
ating on that idea, she added: "Styles
for fall will cater to women OF large
proportions.A Women Of small figures
will be passed in the eyes Of fashion
artists"
How do you figure It? Is Anna
large or small?
Nature is wonderful, especially fem
iinine nature.-Baltimore Sun.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
JOSKE BROS. STORE
PLANS CLUB HOUSE
FOR EMPLOYEES
1t Will Be Located on
Riuer Avenue Near
Breckenridge Park.

Joske Bros. Co., has purchased
suitable grounds for the erection OF
club house for the employees of the
store, it was announced by the man
agement last week. The property on
which the club will be located is on
River avenue and Avenue Ii just
south of the. first entrance to Brack-
enridge Park. This property fronts
300 feet OH River avenue and runs
$50 feet to Avenue Il. The club will
be named after the late Harold Joske
and will be called the Harold Joske
Institute.
1t is announced by Alexander Joske,
president of the Joske Bros. Company
that the club will be for educational
as well as recreational purposes. 1t
is probable that library will be
placed in the club house as well as n
number of other attractions. the
nature Of which will be decided upon
at later date.
Before making definite plans as to
the construction of the building and
organization of the club. the manage
ment of the store il sending a letter
W GNtl pun
to construct the club house will meet
with his support. Employees who will
be eligible to join the club will be
female employees of eighteen years or
over and male employees of twenty
years or over. The club will be gov
erned entirely by its members and
Joske Bros. Company will have moth
ing to do with its operation other
than appointing the first officers of
the club. The institute will have con-
stitution and bylaws which will be
submitted 10 the approval of every
employe who desires to become a
member.
1t will be necessary for all en-
ployes to have been in the employ
of the firm for at least six months
prior to their becoming members of
the Tub. The husband or the wife
Of an employe will have the privilege
Of attending the activities of the
club but cannot be a member. No
other member of the family will be
admitted. Any employe of the store
who has been so employed for five
years or more and resigns shall have
the privilege of remaining member
of the club. Any employe who is
discharged shall cease to be men,
Der of the club. Dues will be as low
as the board of directors can consist
, emily make them.
No date on which the construction
of the building will begin has been
announced by Mr.. Joske although II
is expected that as soon as he finds
that the plan will meet with the co.
| operation Of the employees, the build
ing will be constructed.
The site on which the club house
will be erected adjoins the southeast
end of Breckenridge Park. The Har-
old Joske Institute club house prob.
ably will be built near the municipal
club house now under construction
by the city.
The grounds, erection Of building
and the furnishing of the club house
complete will cost 100000 or more,
Mr.. Joske stated Saturday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
Economic Union ofAmericas
Is Barred BY Power ofU S.

tinents would signify more than a ma
tional union. union almost universal
in its scope. and the policy of protec
ton which exists today in the various
republics would necessarily be convert
ed into one of free trade. The barrie:
of customs duties having been re-.
moved the progress of Pan-American
ism would be accomplished by condj
tons unfavorable to Latin America.
"On the other hand. economic union.
between Latin republics, especially Sc
tween bordering countries. would re
suit in reciprocal advantages for th'
development of the potential strength
of each of them. The smallest repuc'
lies both in extent of territory and
population. would undoubtedly gain
by unions having for their purpose
free trade and other arrangements OF
an economic nature.
"A striking example Of such a union
is the proposed political entente be
tween the Central American republics
which. unfortunately, has not yet been
realized.
Political Values Great.
But if the extraordinary power Of
the United States constitutes an OBJ
stacle to the realization of a complete
economic union of both Americas, this
same strength becomes at once the
most efficacious means of insuriny the
success of Pan-Americanism. The
union of the peoples in great units,
whether they be called federations,
empires or simply unions, has alwayy
been built up around the stronger ma.
tions.
The union of various peoples t.
rarely brought about by spontaneou,
agreement between them, no r,atter
how well convinced they may be of
advantages TO be derived therefrom.
In this sense. therefore. the partici.
patton of the United States in the
Pan-American movement Is Mt once
the most powerful impulse toward its
realization and the best guaranty Of
its success.
The various groups of economic
unions which may be formed among
the republics of Central and South
Americas would take their places IN
turn within the great Pan-American
consortium which is destined to unto
all the nations Of the continent with,
out prejudice TO the sovereignty Of any
one of them"
Senior Subercaseaux issues in his
message warning to all Latin-Ameri
can nations to give little heed to the
clamor of Europeans demogogues for
a La:;n-American union. Well might
he say. Beware of Greeks bearing
gifts" Instead he puts the same nd
vice couched in more polite Spanish
phraseology. as follows: "From Ger.
tain circles of old Europe. whence
until recently we were looked upop
with ill-disguised disdain. there is
now in evidence a current Of props
ganda hostile to Pan-Americanism
Let us not lend our ears 10 councils
inspired rather in feelings or rivalry
toward the United States than in love
for u.s.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
ARMS AND THE MAN.

Regulation has run riot and is still
going strong. New Jersey, along
with many other states. has board
of barber shop examiners. 1t seems
however, that the Jersey board is not
combining its attention TO inspecting
shaving mugs. ct cetera, but has
taken upon itself the task of pre-
serving the morals Of men who give
their hands temporarily into the
keeping of the manicurist.
The wise men Of the Mosquito
State have ruled that the manicurists
must cover tLeir arms with long
sleeves so that the gentlemen patrons
will not be tempted to depart mem
tally or actually from the establish
ed moral code.
1t is, of course, an emanation from
the silly season. but while they were
about Ii the Jersey censors should
have prescribed further regulations
for the dress and conduct of mani
curists and customers. Not only
should covered arms have been pre-
scribed, but the lady digital engineers
should be required TO wear long
skirted and high-necked uniforms.
There should be tenders at the knees,
no paint nor powder on the fair faces
nor waves that have a greater perm
anency than two hours.
Let's not be careless, inadequate
and inefficient in removing the al
legged moral menace of a manicurists
arms. The poor, trusting and inno-
cent men must be saved OF all cost.
'-Chattanooga Times.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19

Amherst, Mass, Aug. 1S.-Calvir
Coolidge, humorist. Yes, President
Coolidge himself.
Take the word Of his old teacher.
George D. Odds, now president of Am
herst College, was professor in mathe-
mates back in 1891 when Mr.. Cool
idge, then 10, entered college.
"He was class humorist on gradu-
alton day in 3D." says DIR. Odds. Il
remember we'll the humorous. speech
lie delivered in the grove, giving full
play to his whimsical gift of language.
at is the custom for members of
the alumni who are grouped around
the heckle good-naturedly the efforts
Of the speaker to be humorous. 1t
requires mental agility to keep
ahead Of their shafts and sallies.
Il am sure classmates and men,
bers of the alumni recall how well he
acquitted himself"
DR.. Odds says he remembers the
day the future president Of The
United States walked into his class
room for the first time-because the
student had n shock of red hair like
the professors,
"Calvin was not a brilliant sta
dent he said. at took him long
time to grasp subject, but when
he did it was in his head to stay
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19

riously injured. Clay Dunn, while
not injured so seriously, tonight is
confined to his bed under the direc-
ton of a physician. Both men say
they were attacked while being driv-
en- rapidly from the city. adding that
they were thrown from the car about
ten miles away from Port Arthur
following the attack.
Other than to say they identified
some of their assailants, neither
would make further statements. Carl
Dunn being unable to talk because of
the condition Of his mouth and Clay
being seemingly reluctant to make
a statement. 1t has been learned
that both men were warned against
making statements of any kind rela-
tive to the assaults.
The Dunn BIZ theirs were taken in
custody by their abductors as they
were leaving the Port Arthur jail.
after bond had been furnished for
Carl Dunn by his brother. Both
had been cautioned by Chief Of Police
Covington against going abroad in
the streets, owing TO threats which
are said to have reached police head
| quarters that an attack was cOntem-
plated. Carl Dunn had been arrest
ed in connection with the murder of
II. \. Harris, 4 detective, last Thurs
| day night, as had several others.
Carl Dunn refused protection of
city or county authorities following
posting of bond by his brother and
was on his way from the Jail when
accosted by the band of men. Chief
Covington. when he attempted to in
terfere with the abduction. was held
at bay at the point Of several revolv-
ers while others Of the band hustled
the Dunns into the waiting automo-
biles and started away. when the men
with the revolvcrs. after warning
Chief COyington 10 remain where he
was, joined them. Covington fired
several shots at the speeding automo-
biles. he said afterwards. bat none
of the bull s took effect.
A formal charge of murder today
was preferred against II. Il. Brown,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
Chilean Authority, How.
ever, Sees Opportunity
for a Great Political
Union and Warns Against
Old World.
By CLAUDE o. PIKE

Special Correspondent OF The San Antonio
Light and the Chicago Daily News.
Santiago, Chile, Aug. 1S.-A Pan
American union from an economic
viewpoint will never be advantageous
to Central and South American coun-
tries because of their vast infer:orit!
in power and wealth to the United
States, according to Don GuillerDo
Subercaseaux, who is recognized as
one of the ablest writers on economics
in Latin America. Senior Subercaseaux
is professor of political economy in
tn University of Chile, and has served
as minister of finance, and his views
on the subject Of a Pan-Amelican
union are those of well informed and
thinking Latin American.
Senior Subercaseaux admits that as
a political policy, such a union would
be advantageous TO all nations of the
western hemisphere, for it would tend
toward continental peace and har.
mony and he admits that international
peace and harmony are factors oil
capital Importance from the economic
and social point of view.
"Any political policy designed 10
avoid discord between the republics
of America" he says, "is fraught with
economic effects of far-reaching i'm.
portance. There are other advantages
OF an emonomic nature which may be
attained by more direct means through
Pan-Americanism, such as special
facilities for the development Of tine
commercial. industrial and economic
relations of all the republics of Amer
lea. afforded by various measures.
such as international conventions, uni
formity Of certain legislation, and tie
like"
Sees Economic Disadvantages.
Senior Subercaseaux then propoundS
the question. MAY Pan-Americanism
aspire to bring together all the repub-
lies Of both continents in a complete
economic union?" and answers it in
this way:
"The policy Of an economic union of
al the American republics encounters
serious obstacle in the great differ
ence in economic strength which exists
as between the United States and the
republics Of Latin America. Free con-.
mercial interchange of the exemption
from customs duties of the products OF
the different republic. would mean.
in so far as the Latin-American coun.
tries are concerned. the almost conf
Dlete elimination Of an important
source of their fiscal revenue. and
the paralyzation of a large part Of
their industries.
"The economic union Of both con-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19

of Port Arthur, for the death of
Detective Harris. who was shot to
death from an automobile as he rode
in another car in the business district
of Port Arthur last Thursday night.
Brown was arrested by Harris sew
eral weeks ago in connection with a
liquor case. He afterwards preferred
charges against Harris. whom he
charged with assaulting him after he
had been locked IN. Harris was sus-
pended but was reinstated Thursday,
after hearing before the Port
Arthur city commissioners. His MUIR
der came few hours after his rein
statement.
Brown gave himself up at the coun-
ty Jail here Friday morning.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19

Fred was five years old. and his mother
was making him some new summer suits.
81 wish you'd make me some regular
pants, that aren't hooked onto the shirt:
and that have pockets and everything"
Fred complained.
But you're too little for that kind OF
pants yet" his mother protested. And,
anyway, ysu don't need any pockets.
had them?"
Well" he replied. ct think Tn just
naturally getting big enough 10 have a
place TO park my hands."-Kansas City
Star.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
Fireman Dies OF Injuries.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 1S.--First Assist
ant Fire Chief Charles Jones died
Saturday night of injuries received
when caught under falling wall
while fighting fire at the Texas Wheel
& Body Company plant on June 80
last. Jones had been in n sanitarium
since that time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
MODS In MANY
ga PARTS OF SOUTH

(Continued from page one.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
L...SGERs TO PORT ARTHUR.
Policeman Slain, Another Held Up
and Two Men FlOgged.

Beaumont, Tex Aug. fS.-With
the murder Of a city detective, the
holding up a chief of police at the
point OF revolver. and the kidnap-
ing and beating of two men at the
hands of masked men 10 its credit
during the last three days, Port
Arthur is tense tonight as it awaits
the arrival of a detachment Of Texas
hangers. The rangers were ordered
10 proceed TO Port Arthur today by
Acting Governor Davidson after be-
ing appraised of a condition said to
be serious.
Clay and Carl Dunn, brothers, re-
turned TO their home at Port Ar
thur today, following their abduction
by a band Of men in motor cars last
night Carl Dunn suffered from, a
broken jaw. Several Of his teeth
are missing and he is otherwise Sc
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19
Appeals In Forgery Case.

Austin, Tex, Aug. 1s.-An appeal
was filed Saturday in the court of
criminal appeals in the case of r. D..
Hubert, convicted in Bexar county
on charge Of forgery and sentenced
TO two yenrs in the penitentiary.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-19

(Continued from page one.)
been postponed for several days, ac-
cording to Attorney General George
Short.
Short declared the Lawton incident,
in which Lewis was attacked by an
unidentified assailant at the home Of
the Rev. Il. ]. Irwin, "bathing pool
parson," will have to take its turn
in the contemplated investigations.
Lewis, on whose complaint the gov
ernor is acting, declared the assault
developed out of the trial Of Rev.
Mr.. Irwin year ago, when Irwin
was expelled from the ministry. He
also charged that police were indif-
ferent to his pleas for a civil investi-
CATION.
Lewis was one Of the compilers OF
the slow twelve" the pamphlet de-
Tending Twins action against the
State Presbytery.
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Mrs. John Lentz spent Friday after
noon in Sank Centre.
Mr. George Grams called at the
Lentz's home one day last week.
Mrs. Joe Van Havermadt and son
Ben called at the Orth home last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stark and family called
at the Albert Voekmann home Sunday
evening.
Margaret and Gay Booker and Cliff
ford and Fay Domke took supper at the
Belts home Sunday.
The Schmitz and Ritter young folks
and Grace Ortiz attended a dance in
Melrose Thursday evening.
Last Wednesday evening Tony Voiler
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodort Schmitz and Mr..
and Mrs. j. b. Schmitz called at the AL
bert Doege home.
Mary Pope and Margory Orth at
tended their school party which was
given in the Auditorium last Saturday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs Carl steuer and Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Clark and family called
evening. The evening was enjoyed in
playing cards.
Last Tuesday morning the children
hauled in the Orth bus were very much
surprised to learn that the bus had
overbalanced itself in snow bank.
with the kind assistance of Mr.. E.
Gamradt they finally got back on their
journey to Sank Centre.
Last Sunday evening the Orth girls
gave a dance in honor of the Ward
Springs and Grey Eagle play cast.
Those who took part in the play were;
Richard Bluth. Leo Sundermann. Clara