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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

By its adoption of the resolution declining consider the question convict leasing the Alabama senate has committed two grave The has ignored contu
 ona right of members of the body introduce legislation subject public concern right which the resolution away from them The other mistake graver
 deliberately to ignore and fout the manifest desire of the great majority the citizens of Alabama legislature the would dare before the people cleo
 on espouse continuation leasing gov member of the legislature who supported this lution could have been elected that platform.
 The supporters of the not refused submit the question to the vote of the people of Ala bama? They know very well what that verdict would be- Yet they refused either defeat the resolution allow decide They erred The will decide If permitted do they will when these for reelection The legislator the of the people, but their
 What the influences behind all which permit the public will be held of and which the whispering be- hind the to sound loudly the of Aabama pub
 servants and drown out the voice of public conscence The people this very the geaned from the leasing of onvc and the people this that the of this precedenty good Why people not beev therefore, that the strongest for continuing the abonaon the influence those who privately profit by of convict labor?
 The legislature has deliberately refused whether there not and for taking these public charges way conformity with civilized the public of decency that exists everywhere whose people have the system thrust hem we'll other states that have The legislature people of Alabama at critical uncure when this especially we'll in the eyes of the nation.
 And yet there in the legislature out boldly behalf of the public demand These ened Their determination end the system strengthened they behold the difficulty confronting them The resolution of the people not weakened and the decision of the legislation question can be no barrier to such discuson under laws constitution The fight has not ended has begun leasing 
 expect their legislature honor and bring her treatment of convcs up to civilized standards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
THE COMMUNITY CHEST

After nearly two years of pains taking and well-directed planning the Community Chest organization has been perfected and is officered by men and women whose earnestness of purpose and ability to handle this important feature of community well fare is not disputed. The personnel IS such as to give assurance to those concerned in orderly and economic charity that substantial improvement is to be made and that businesslike methods are to be injected. There are thirty-three civic clubs and other organizations behind the Community Chest. This insures solidarity of in- tent and action and counts for the permanent life of the chest.
 The Community Chest is not to take the place of specific organizations de- voted to particular charities, but is to be the clearing house of the charity money of the community at large and is there to see that this money does the greatest good through a system atized survey and entertainment of the charity needs of the community and the relative importance of the various calls on the eleemosynary pocketbook. Men and women are willing to give to charity, but it has been a difficult task for the individual to know when to give advisedly and to refrain from ill-advised giving. The Community Chest will make itself familiar with : the operations of the various mediums of dispensing charity and will avoid duplication and an uneven distribu ton of funds. It is intended to take chance out of the domain of charity and substitute certainty. That means that worthy causes will receive more systematic and greater support than heretofore and that duplication and misdirected charity will be reduced. The giver will hereafter give with greater willingness because he will feel greater assurance of his money being well spent and going where it should.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother of John Jay

John Jay was the first man to serve as chief justice of the su preme court of the United States. He was also the man who drew up the constitution of the state of New York. He was several times United States representative in European countries; he was gov ernor of the state of New York; he was a member of the colonial congress, and thus one of the founders of the United States. All in all, John Jay was one of the most able, one of the most re- spected men in the early days of the country.
 His mother was Mary Van Cort- landt, daughter of Jacobus Van Cortlandt, of the famous Cort- landt family whose name is so linked with the history of the state of New York. Van Cortlandt Park, and the old Van Cortlandt manor house, still bear witness to the greatness of the family. Pe- ter Jay, the father, was a mer- chant who had made a great suc- cess in New York City, then, of COuISbs ODlg d SHldll city GU around what is now known as the downtown business section. Mary Van Cortlandt was an aristocrat of the aristocrats. Her people were rich and influential, and they had rich and influential relatives. She had been brought up with every luxury that her times knew. She lived in a great house. on great estate, surrounded by ser wants and given comfort in every possible way. Peter Jay was just the man to please her people, for he was energetic, highly success ful, and had made such a fortune that he could have retired at al most any time. As matter of fact, he did retire to a pleasant estate at Rye when he was only forty. Thus the active merchant of French Huguenot descent, and the daughter of the proud and aristocratic Van Cortlandts, were able to give their son, John Jay, not only wealth and education, but also high personal pride that enabled him to take a commanding position in the early days of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
LAFOLLETTE-DOPE UPSETTER

The Republican candidate for sena- tor from Minnesota, Governor Preus, was defeated by the farmer-laborite, Magnus Johnson, a "practical' far mer, who appears to be not altogether impractical as politician. In view of the recent break in the price of wheat the Republican tariff argu- ment did not go well with the sturdy farmers of the Northern marches. The Republicans lay their defeat to the state of the wheat market, which is very good alibi, for it cannot be disproved, no matter how few people may believe in it. In fact, it may be that the decline in the price of wheat did come very opportunely to save the Republicans from admission that La Toilette is stronger in Wisconsin and Minnesota than the Republican party, for LaFollette espoused the cause of Johnson.
 Just why the Republicans continue to regard LaFollette as one of them selves is among the enigmas of na- tional politics. The senator from Wis consin is great deal like Andy Gump in that he wears no mans col lar, and no party's collar. Collars in politics are so fashionable that La Follette's lack of one amounts almost to indecent political exposure. There have been shoeless and sockless states men, and even coatless ones, com monly spoken of as shirtsleeved, but a collarless politician is like a boat with out rudder or an OK without yoke. LaFollette doesn't even belong to the farmer-laborites. It is hard to classify him as to party. Perhaps it would be we'll to speak of him as the party from Wisconsin.
 The Minnesota result is without as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS
Charles FrohInan
By Frederick Houk Law

The people of New York City were shocked by the sad tidings that among the passengers drown when the "Lusitania" sank, was the genial t.seaHical manager, Charles Frohman. Lit tie by little the American public had associated with his name clean and interesting plays, brilliant presentations and the names of great actresses like Maude Adams, Julia Marlowe and Ethel Barry more. People thought of Charles Frohman as one who gave pleas uro; they found it distressing to associate him with one of the greatest tragedies in human his- tory.
 Charles Frohman worked his way to a commanding position in the American theatrical world. From the time when he was a small boy he had been obliged to be self-reliant. No one smoothed the way before him at any time. He worked hard, long and patient ly for everything that he gained. The necessity of earning money made him leave school without gaining the advantages of high school or college eduation. Even in the years when he did attend school he had to work in the even ings in a newspaper office. In spite of the fact that the world in many respects, was against him, he continued to work day and night. Finally, from a job as ticket seller in a small theatre in Brooklyng New York, he became manager of a company of players. He was then only seventeen years old. His success with the first company led to his gaining a sim liar place as manager for more important company. The new work took him into every part of the United States. and even to Europe. Thus he gained a full knowledge of the theatrical world, and of the taste of the public.
 Charles Frohman was only twenty eight when he made his great success with the famous play, shenandoah" From that success he moved quickly to a commanding position in things theatrical. He gained control of some of the best theatres in New York and organized an all-power- ful theatrical syndicate. He en- couraged good plays and good act ing and contributed much that was good to American play producing. His tragic death was a great loss to the American public and to the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

people, then the people are by the re- cent measure given the opportunity to recall them and to send more repre- sentative statesmen to Rome. It is refreshing to behold an old and staid civilization like that of Italy stirred to the depths by juvenile political emotions, and to behold new and younger set of political institutions replacing those hereditary forms that have long been outgrown and that are grotesque in this period of general enlightenment.
 With regard to the freedom of the press the premier remarks: "The de- cree regulating the press is not law; but the revolution has a right to de- fend itself" There is in this state ment the intimation that eventually the muzzle will be removed from the press and freedom of speech will again prevail. It may very well be that in- flammatory journals, rocking not of the truth, but intent only on defam- ing and reviling honest efforts to gov ern, passed limits they would not be permitted to violate in any country. However that may be, it is evident that the people of Italy not only do not distrust their premier, but ac- tually acclaim him with processions and bonfires throughout the nation from the farthest Mediterranean sandspit, northward to the very roots of the Alps. That is proof that Mus solini is no usurper, to be classed with such opportunists as Lenine and Trotzky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
ThR57SSSahORCH ~BEAREP.
Speaking of Barbers and Golf

Dear Torch Bearer: It is the gen. eral consensus of public opinion that barbers are inclined to be loquacious. In other words, they are said to be afflicted with chronic looseness of the chin. Still, on the other cheek, I al- ways find solace in barber's chair. It is the only place I know where I am not pestered with a lot of golf talk. Don't barbers play golf? Or do they? -Octavius.
 No, kind sir, barbers do not play golf. At least, we have never heard barber talking golf, and that is what a golfer does nothing else but. Still, on the other jowl, barber could i'm prove his technique by taking a few lessons from a competent golf pro. It would enable him, for one thing, to avoid slicing; it would help him to keep his father on the fairway and out of the food trap; it would teach him to replace all divots; it would cor rect his stance, showing him the fal- lacy of inserting his left thumb in the victims eye. With the aid of a few golf lessons any barber could re- duce the course record by a dozen strokes.
 Boom in Mexican Banana Ex- ports"
 No, they have lots of bananas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Not Surprised nt Long

VI uhCdlOOSd NeWS)
 No one was particularly sur prised that Hon. j.. Lee Long should submit questions to the members of the legislature regard ing the development of the states seaport at Mobile, which was au- thorized by the voters of Alabama in the election last November. But quite few wonder that the Alabama state harbor commission should have honored the questions with a reply. Everything was gone over so completely before the issue went to the citizens to be voted upon that there was lit tie left unsaid. No one could ex- pect the legislature to ignore the expressed will of the people and decline to lend the credit of the state for development which will benefit the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
NeNcr Has n Crop Failure (Dothan Eaglel


 This section of Alabama never has a crop failure. There are times when the clements make it Impossible to produce big crop, but we never make a failure. We make plenty of corn to feed the country and some to spare, and plenty of peanuts and always enough cotton to pay up the debts or to get in proper standing for another year. The fact that we are always sure of crop has made this section of the South a mighty good place to live and do business. Drouths and floods do not come We sometimes have a dry spell for few weeks, and often more rain than We think we should have, but there is compensation some where that eYens things up. So this year, even with the weeks of rain and the fear of the boil wee vii, we are going to make another pretty fair crop of cotton, and as for corn, well, it's safe already.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
JEWISH LAUGHS
Too Few Names
By Jacob IiichE II

A Hebrew teacher. who had been out of work for a long time, decided to visit his former pupils, some of whom had become pros porous merchants, and ask them for financial assistance.
 One expupil. a wealthy busi- ness man. gave him ten-rouble spot. "Rebbe." said the old time scholar. "here are ten roubles for you, a rouble for each letter of your name"
 The indigent pedagogue accepted the money in silence and gazed dismally in the distance.
 Why so sad, rebbe?" inquired the faithful disciple, aren't you satisfied with my donation?"
 Not at all" said the superan- nuated instructor. pensively. Your contribution is quite satis- factory. I'm sorry however, that my parents gave me no middle name"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Who the Sufferers Arr

(Gadsden Times News
 The coal barons and the lau0c barons have locked horns e~ tho question of whether or no there will be a miners strike tn m- ing fall. The chances a llGt there will be strike ls the future by the past. r ltut event the public will suffer ana the miners and their families will suffer, while neither set of "ba- rons" will be seriously affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
THE ACID TEST
(Ohio State Journal)

We are withholding our indorse- ment of scopolamin, that wonder full drug which is said to cause anybody absolutely anybody, to tell the truth. the whole truth and nothing but the truth. until they squirt a little into the chairman of the resolutions committee. Senator Lodge for instance. just before he puts the finishing touches on tha note the results, if any.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
A Great Work
(GadSden JournaD

1T every man, woman and child in Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile were counted, they still would not equal the number of children in Alabama between the ages of six and twenty years, who are without religious instruc- tion of any kind. A movement now is on foot to combat this con dftion. It Is headed by the Sun day school teachers of the state. Theirs is great work. They cannot make progress alone. They must have the moral support and the financial aid of every class of citizen if it is to succeed If they fail, the picture will be dark, in deed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Is Some Subject

Y T tt 6 et iIVIIIVJ
 Fireworks were imminent for Q moment during the opening ses- sion of the house Tuesday after noon. when Representative J. Lee Long of Butler introduced a local bill providing for the election of county superintendents of educa- tion by the people, and remon- strated with Speaker Merrill, who first referred it to the committee on education. "Chloroformed" be- lieve they call them. But Lee Long is some subject to chloro- formt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Why Father and Son Cried

The father and his son were served soup at the restaurant The soup was hot but fat, so that no steam was forthcoming. The young fellow, unsuspecting that it was hot, gulped a spoonful of it and his eyes swan with tears.
 What are you crying about?" queried the father solicitously.
 70, just remembered that my mother died" replied the son.
 Father. also unsuspecting, swal- lowed a spoonful of the hot soup and his eyes also swan with tears.
 What are you crying about? 9" interrogated the son.
 T am crying because you did not die together with your moth er," responded the progenitor with ire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
10 FAVORITE BOOKS
(As chosen by Eva Le Galliene
Les Miserahles (Yictor Hr

Les Miserables (Victor Hugo).
 Gilbert Murray's translations of Greek plays.
 Leaves of Grass (Walt Whit man).
 Hamlet (Shakespeare).
 Schopenhauser's essays.
 Plays of Anton Chekov.
 Jean Christopher (Rolland).
 Paul Nerlaine.
 The Growth of the Soil (Knut Hamsun).
 L'Aiglon (Rostand). Copyright. 1923. in United States and Great Britain for The Age Herald by the North American Newspaper k Alliance. All rights reserved. statesman than Underwood. This man can attain results, He has always done so. Why not cast ex- pediency to the wind this next year and call this man to a place he is qualified to fill?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

Neither Senator Borah nor any of the talkative politicians need expect to make much headway until they do something that will induce the people to take them seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

Sir Thomas Upton announces that he will try once more for the Amer ica's cup. The only championship Sir Thomas seems to win is that for being the most cheerful loser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

It is said that the president greatly admired the beautiful scenery around Skagway, which again demonstrates that there's nothing in a name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
It Will Pay
GA shland Enternris

NASHldHu EHteTprlSe)
 Eliminate the mosquito ana kill the flies, clean up the premises and keep them clean, drain al stagnant standing water ound the home and scatter disinfectants. It will pay in health and ham ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

Northern and Western people have long come South in the winter to get warm. They are fast learning by ex- perfence to come South in the sum- mer to cool off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Plenty to Warm Them
(BlOctOn Enterprise)

(BiOCtOn EnterprlSe)
 Our legislature is in sessi again. If they want to stop la lessness there is plenty to cal them to warm up to the boili point besides the hot weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
The Meaning

INaSIlNITIe BdNNCTJ
 The presence of women in bar Der shops is said to be destroying the talkative barber. It is nothing less than a conclusive hit of eVi- dence of the, efficacy of fighting the devil with fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

Germany claims to have dedicated herself to new ideals. A move that would command confidence in her sincerity would be an honest effort to pay her debts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Should Plant Potatoes

(Sylacauga Advance)
 Now is the time for plant fall Irish potatoes, and every mer in this section should at raise a supply of potatoes to him through the winter mont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Think of the Reverse

Cleveland Plain Dealer)
 "A man on the witness stand in New York trial testifies de fendant has brains but no money. Which, however. is a far less dan gerous combination than money without brains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
The Iron-Bound Flivver

The lron-Bound Flivver How sore is my heart at the battered old flivver I bought of dealer to use as car. It twisted my spine dislocated my liver,
 And rendered my vertebrae much below par. And often for hours have I puttered around it And smeared my apparel with mud, grease and tar, And hunted for trouble and cussed when I found it, And tried to eliminate rattle and jar.
 The battered old flivver,
 The lopsided flivver,
 The rusty old flivver I bought for car. --C. A. M. Cuba reports an increase in popu- lation of 234,036, some of whom are not bootleggers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

The Rainbow's End At the foot of the rainbow, I've been
 told, Is a treasure chest with a wealth of
 gold, But none can say if it's true, I hold, But the fellow who's really been
 there. On the other side of the fence, they
 say, Is meadow fair where the shadows
 play, But who can tell what is there, pray, But the fellow over the fence? At the crown of the Hill of Success,
 I hear, Stands >the palace of all that dreams
 hold dear, But none can say if it's true, I hold, But the fellow who's made the
 grade. Bee. "Janitor Catches SO-Pound Carp in Lake,"
 When properly dried, carp makes good food for a furnace. A carp is not classed as game fish. But it takes a game fisherman to eat one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
THE PARAGRAPHERS
Quite MellOSying

VLOuISNIIIe IfeTdTUJ Behold our president discoursing on the sweet joys of friendship to the natives at Skagway. How mel lowing must be the rays of the Arctic sum-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

It appears that an additional gas tax is not regarded in the light of a pain less operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

wear corsets should have waited until after the watermelon season, the sec ond being the more agreeable way to "stay" the stomach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

Straw votes don't carry mucl weight for obvious reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

The Houston Post thinks that the scientists who recommend that men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Specs

OpSCS Some dote on fancy glasses Of varied styes and classes On shell-rim specs Concave, convex, That cost a lot of dough; But none of them surpasses My good old two-bit glasses, Those lowly specs I did annex A dozen years ago. Anon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, postoffice As second-class matter under act or C0hRrsss' March 6, 1s79
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18
Rain

Kaln r After the heat of the day The rain comes down Like a henediction. The great, warm raindrops Wash the dust From my car,
 Saving me
 $2.50. The Duke. Hans Langseth, the gentleman with the seventeen-foot whiskers, is the worlds champion in that line of sport, but there is no great public demand for whisker- growing contests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-18

We have with us a citizen who pre- fers his trombone to his wife, but when a man is afflicted with trom- bonitis, nothing else matters.