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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS Rxr E=~d.=;el< Hla..I< s...
Rossini
By Frederick Houk Law

ROssini
 Its a shame not to take care of the boy" said all the neigh bors. "The idea of going away and neglecting him all the time! They aren't fit to have a child" The tongues of the gossips wagged in Bologna, Italy, but the father of little four-year-old Gioachino Rossini did not hear most of what was said, and did not pay atten tion to what little they did hear. They had their work to do, the father to toot his Morn in the or hestra of a theatre, the mother to appear on the stage to sing. The little money that they gained they needed to support themselves: {: they had only small sums to pay for the care of the lonely, sensi- tive child they had left at home. They travelled about Italy. and worried very little about Gioa- chino.
 Italy is the land of music and song, and all about him the boy Gioahino heard the strumming of strings or the raising of voices turned into melody. He fingered the keys of the piano and found that he, too, could produce music. His father and mother, In thu rare times when they were home, and a neighbor when they were away, taught him to. play the piano. Then the boy played and sang to cheer his loneliness. He found an opportunity to sing in church, and slowly developed power. The father and mother, eager to turn his ability into cmoney, took him from the huurch and put him, on the stages of theatres in which they worked. Here was the golden opportunity that the accepted. He did his best, with such results that he found it possible to enter the Bologna Conservatory of Music. where he studied technique under the best teachers,
 Rossini began his great success by winning a prize for a -cantata. Then he wrote light operas, and at twenty four produced the fla nous Barber of Seville" an opera that was hissed on it's first night, and hurrah ed into fame on it's sec ond. In eight years Rossini wrote twenty operas and won great mu- sical and financial success. in Vienna' London and other cities. At the age of thirty seven he wrote this masterpiece, William Tell" In his last years he with drew from active work and en- joyed tranquil days. He had suc- ceeded because he had developed to the full of his one greatest ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
ALL SHADES ~ oP POPENllONO
est. Louis Globe-Democrat)
The Cost Per Unit

kSC. LOUIS IlODe-DenOCTdCJ
 If 30,000 men now work on each of two shifts, or 60,000 in all, apparently 30,000 more would be required to man the machinery, if a third shift is added, and labor is scarce. But such a number may not be needed. One of the surprising features of this substi tuition elsewhere has been the rela- lively greater amount of work done by men working eight hours as com pared with the same men working twelve hours. In some industries in this country and abroad reduction in the hours of labor has resulted in a reduction in the cost per unit of out put. Perhaps the steel trust cannot expect actually to save money by this humane change, but it may find that the increase in cost is considerably less than it has calculated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Schools ns Investments
lTHcaloosa Newsl

|SCdlOOSd NeWS)
 Speaking of investments, this is good time for farmers to check up on the investment they are girls need better school home than the cattle and hogs, they need good tools, good black boards, plenty of books, shop and noon-lunch equipment, and other things to work with. Most of all they need a good teacher-one who has good education as a founda- tion and special training for teach ing added to that. They need a school term nine months in length. too, and a teacher who has ma- turity and experience and native ability as well as education. A good school investment pays high return. Now is the time to consider this for next years school. Estimate the returns in terms of better and happier boys and girls on the farmsI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
PEOPLES FORUM
Seward and Alaska

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Each morning I read Mothers cf Famous Men" and Poor Boys Who Became Famous" I enjoy both columns very much, but very cften I find that the writers of these columns leave out very inn portant historical facts.
 This morning under the head of Mothers of Famous Men" was an article in regard to the mother of William H. Seward, secretary of state under Abraham Linoln and Lincoln's right hand man. But this article failed to say anything about the Alaska purchase. MT. Seward was the father of this deal and for years before he rose to the presidents cabinet he had been champion of the purchase of Rus sian America. Like Jefferson, Monroe and Livingston, who were criticised severely for the pur- chase in 1903 of Louisiana, known as the American Desert, also Se- ward was severely criticised for his efforts to purchase the barren stretch of land known as Russian America. which today is known as Alaska, the richest American pos session. Stewards folly proved one of the wisest acts in our his tory.
 There is a strange similarity in the purchases of Louisiana and Alaska Jefferson, Monroe and Livingston did not believe that fhaV h nd their main object was to eliminate foreign power from our door. Seward did not realize that he was purhasing an empire when he pur- chased Alaska; his main object was the elimination of a dangerous foreign power from our doors. But instead both the Louisiana and Alaska purchases have proven to be Americas richest possessions, and eventually Alaska will be thickly settled and will take it's place with the other section of the country industrially, economi- cally and politically. At present still little Is known of Alaska. Some writers and newspapers call it Americas Wonderland" also our late presidents visit to our Northern empire has revealed many valuable and almost un- known things. But what pity that today very few people ac- tually know who was responsible for the United States of America possessing this invaluable terri tory. Yours truly,
 T. c. McNEAL.
 Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 5, 1928.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

on an negotiable basis and in defiance of the economic laws that consumers feel should govern prices. Governor Neff has invited the federal govern ment and neighboring state govern ments to join in this inquiry into a condition that affects interstate com merce. The price of oil and gas is high. If it is too high, and the high level is maintained by manipulation and agreement, then something should be done. The people would like to see something done, but are not over optimistic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
HQrd tO Tell

Czar Alexander I was expected once in the city of Minsk To the Jews, who were excluded from the Russian capital, seeing the czar was a rare privilege. Naturally thousands of Jews from the pro- vince of Minsk Hooked to the big city to see the monarch.
 An elderly Jewish farmer who was tramping on the muddy road toward the big city was inter- cepted by the czar. who was mak- ing the trip incognito.
 The monarch halted the horses and asked the Israelite whither he was going. The aged countryman Minsk to see the czar.
 Come with me-" said the sover- eign. T am going there, too."
 The rustic accepted the invita- tion and the two travelled to- sether, chatting on political sub jects.
 Say, how will I know who the nick"
 The one who will be greeted by the populace with eXclamations of 'Hurrah" and the waving of hats" explained his royal companion. that one will be the czar."
 AS soon as the carriages pulled into the city the czar was recog- nized by the local officials, who gave the signal for an ovation. Immediately there arose a thun- derous 'Hurrah" and a frantic waving of hats and handkerchiefs, all directed toward the regal car riage.
 well, do you see now who the czar is?" asked the ruler, good naturedly.
 No, I don't" was the reply. It's hard to tell for whom the ovation is intended, for me or for you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
THE NEBRASKA MONSTER
 (ChicaCo TribupaN


 Mir. Bryan probably accepts with a smile stories from Patagonia that swamp ministers whose pro- genitors were not in the ark have been sighted. Patagonia is a long way off and is good habitat for the myths of alleged scientists. The unorthodoX animal which is reported in Nebraska lakes must be regarded as serious attmept to get MT. Bryan in a bad humor. If it had been reported from Chicago he would have known that it was a species of Darwinism which could be cured by Volstead- ism. He will not want to accuse Nebraska of having an alcoholic vision. The phenomenon probably is a new radical candidate for the United States senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
MEMnrR OF AssOC1ATED PRESS
THE MERCHANTS CONVENTION

The wholesale merchants and man. ufacturers of Birmingham are send ing out ten thousand invitations to merchants over Alabama and to those within Birmingham's trade territory in contiguous states cordially request ing their attendance at the seventh annual convention of the Alabama Merchants convention. This IS to be held here August 28-30, and these days will be replete with entertain ment of the visitors. Twenty-three hundred merchants attended last year and as many more are expected thls year. The more the better. The hosts have made provision to care for all corners. These merchants conven- tions have been pleasant affairs and they have been of mutual profit. The Alabama merchants have come in personal contact with the wholesalers and manufacturers of their natural jobbing center, they have seen for themselves what we make and carry and our facilities for prompt execu- ton of orders. This has led to an increase in the jobbing business of Birmingham. While Birmingham has benefited, the Alabama merchant has likewise reaped the benefit of trading where he can do so with greatest economy and least delay in reception of goods ordered. The conventions are pleasant contact between man and man. If they also have the utilitarfan side, that is to be commended, for that counts for the good both of the visit DTS and the hosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Benefits of Good Paving
(Ozark Southern Star)

NOHdIN SUUlItTII 0IdTJ
 Perhaps the most beneficial step our city has ever undertaken Is the street paving on a large scale. Ozark should have between fifteen and twenty miles of paved streets and sidewalks. The unpaved streets are mighty bad during wet spells. Paved streets would not only lift the people out of mud in such times, but they add in- trinsic value to property holdings and facilitate business and greatly stimulate and encourage better schools and better church attend ances. Ozark's residence section needs to be paved together with the entire business district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WAY
 (Mannh ITninnN

If Senator Brookhart means that New Hampshire farmers. dissat- isfied with certain conditions. are working their way to better con- ditions under their own steam. he is perfectly welcome to the use of the states good name. If he thinks dissatisfaction here means swing over to the idea of de- pendence upon government he is in the wrong pew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Where Credit Belongs
(Tampa Tribunel

However sympathetic the president may have been toward the eight-hour shift or how helpful he has been, the credit for the change, when it comes, will more properly belong to those pioneer churchmen who brought the facts to public notice, suffered the in- sidious attacks common to all crusa- ders, bat now see their work beginning to crystalline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

In Central Europe riots and rob- berries are reported to be so frequent that special men called "butter guards" are employed to protect dairy trains. No doubt some of the details are spread on thick for outside con Sumption
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Has Made Good
 

The Leader believes that the practicability of the cooperative mark eting of farm products has been sufficiently demonstrated to justify. all farmers joining In the movement, It is based on sound business principles. And we need more business in connection with our farming operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
CONCERN FOR WORLD POLICIES

Coupled with evidences and expres- sions of sympathy in all parts of Flu rope for the death of President liar ding were widespread feelings of con cern over possible delays of plans which European peoples, and especially those of England, believed were lead ing towards greater participation by America in the settlement of Euro pean affairs. President Harding, left to himself to follow his own views, would have leaned more towards moral support and cooperation of America in the rehabilitation of the economic situation abroad. He realized that America for her own material benefit would at no distant day be forced to take larger part in the settlement of the European situation. That he was handicapped by the political activities of Johnson, Borah, Lodge and other irreconcilables was manifest by the battle he fought in defense of broader cooperative foreign policy, while encountering the stubborn oppo- sition within his own party.
 If President Harding could have been politically free to pursue his own purposes and to carry out his own policies in Americas attitude towards Europe, moral support and practical cooperation from America in the in- terests of domestic problems, as well as for the aid of her former allies, would have been more in evidence. That such a situation did not reach any material development was more the fault of determined group of ir- reconcilables within the Republican party than of the President himself. His hands were partially tied by his party opponents.
 Even as the situation actually de- veloped, the way was being paved for better understanding between America and her former European allies, and England especially was prepared to hope for practical results growing out of such an understanding. That hope has been somewhat shaken by the turn of events. A new President has come in. He declares that he will carry out his predecessors policies, and no doubt he is sincere in pur- pose. He comes of honest stock and his record in public and private life raises no doubt of his character as a man of high integrity. But Presidents cannot always follow closely lines of their own making. That is a matter of history.
 President Coolidge, too, has will of his own and belongs to the school of independent thinkers so far as they may be able to disregard the political environment of high public position Whether or not he will follow in the footsteps of his predecessor as re- spects a desire and leaning towards larger cooperation with Europe for in- ternational adjustments, how far he can see his way, in face of an ap- preaching election, what effect the power of shifting and restive political conditions may have, are all questions dependent on developments of the near future. Reading between the lines, the impression is made that Europe, and especially England, is uneasy as to what may be expected, or even hoped for, and John Bull is fairly long headed and far-seeing student of in- ternational politics and world eco numics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Should Be More Definite

NhdHSds Clty starr
 Figures show that women eat less than men," says news item. What figures? Surely not the fig ures on the dinner checks at the downtown restaurant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Good Crops Reported
(wiregrass Farmer)

Several of our best farmers have made a thorough canvass of the cotton crop condition in this sec tion. They report good crops and worked up to the minute. If the rains are not too heavy, and the weevils don't make great inroads on the fruit, Headland stands a chance to gin more cotton this season than last, which was over eight thousand bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

Having cost the South about a bill lion and half dollars within the last five years, the boil weevil is in no sense humbug.
 America now has two treaties of amity with Turkey. Two more of comity ought to seal the pact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
What the People Make It

(Wetumpka Weekly Herald)
 A town is what It's people make 1t. With every natural advantage a town will not grow unless its people have faith in 1t, boost 1t, seek to improve 1t and constantly work to make 1t bigger and better town. Wetumpka people are doing these things for We tumpka in 8 splendid way and re- suits are being shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Placing ResponsibiIitx

NnOuSlOn IOSt)
 The Republicans are responsible for the slump in wheat, just as they are for. the boil weevil, the grasshoppers and the ants. When the farmers believe what we tell 'em about that party, they'll be better off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
To Demnnd Justice

(Alexander CitN Outlook)
 Some of these days the people are going to grotv tired of miners and operators quarreling over wages. and other conditions and demand that th@ mines be oper- ated in the interest of the people and not the greed of miners and operators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
A Matter of Adyertisinr

(St. Louis Globe-Democrat)
 There are three towns ia Mon- tana that everybody knJvs the name of: Butte, Anaconda and Shelby. We don't know that Shelby spent it's $3O0.000 foolishly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Snakes in August

(Talladega Daily Home)
 It is an old saying. the truth of which we cannot vouch for, that snakes go blind in August; but they are more i'll and cumulative, are more liable to strike. and arc fatter. stronger and more venom ous then, and through fall, until time for winter hibernation. than at any other time. Look out for snal< est
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

Director of the Budget Lord has is sued warnings to governmental de- partments to cut expenditures, which the officeholders regard as the "most unkindest cut of all."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
THE PARAGRAPHERS
The HOuSing PrahIeun
(NeW York Herald)

N-NNN UT N IIGTuIUJ
 With two jails in New England offered for sale because they are empty and without prospect of getting tenants, aid in the solu- tion of the housing problem seems to be coming from an unexpected source
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

Reports that Russia, too, is keenly interested in future American policies indicate that the soviet outfit has not abandoned the hope of getting a va riety of valuable things for nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
The Grade Crossing Danger
(Sylacauga Advance)

(Sylacauga Advance)
 Before the safety crossing cam paign Is over we hope to see traf- fic gates on the crossings in the city. There have been two mar rowly escaped accidents within less than a week at the railroad crossings in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

posed to the pardoning of bootleggers, it is reasonable to infer that the next administration in that state will be dryer than over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
JEWISH LAUGHS
By Jacob Richman
Good Advice

To the proprietor of a depart ment store came a distant relative from his wife's family and ask ed for a position.
 What kind of position are you looking for?" inquired the big merchant. who was none too anx- ious to engage new men. Can you keep books?"
 No"
 Can you typewriter"
 "No."
 Can you take care of corre- spondence?" No"
 What, then, can you do?"
 T can give good advice." re- sponded the applicant. "A big firm like yours ought to have men in that capacity"
 If you can give good advice" said the head of the establishment, will you please advise me how l can get rid of you?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

While there are several problems that need solution, President Coolidge seems to have sufficient acquaintance with congress not to look for help in that direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
REGULAR RErOnTERs SHINE

(Syracuse POst-Standard)
 The more we hear from senators returning from Europe with full information about conditions over there, the more secure Is our re- dance on regular reporters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Plenty nf Them

Louisville Courier-J -JournaD
 Europe certainly has it's troubles these days. Think of all those American congressman over there trying to diagnose it's case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
To Use Elm ms Toys.

According to Brookhart and some of his constituents they are going to make some pretty little playthings out of blocs in the next congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

If there should be so unreasonable and unnecessary blunder as a strike in the anthracite region, there are thousands of people whose estimate of soft coal will be distinctly enhanced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
Appreciates Underwood Publicity

Appreciates Underwood Publicity To the Editor of The Age-H erald: As general chairman of the Underwood Home Coming Jubi- lee" committee. I wish to express my appreciation, as we'll as tho committees appreciation. for your most cordial cooperation. You certainly gave us all that we could have asked in the way of pub licity. Again thanking you for your splendid cooperation, I am yours truly,
 W. A. CURRIE,
 Chairman of Committee. Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 4. 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

After having inflicted Lodge on the nation for so many unnecessary years, Massachusetts was obliged to give Coolidge by way of atonement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
ALABAMA PRESS ON
 THE LEGISLATURE
N othine Doing
(Sylacauga News)

The legislature has been in ses- sion about a month and not one general law has been passed. Keep 1t up, boys, and you will win the plaudits of your constituents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

The governor of the federal reserve bank says that the farmers ills are exaggerated. Let's hear from the farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

It seems that quorums of city com missioners are largely a matter of form, while vacations are established institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

Every girl has an ideal; married women have learned better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

Some presidential aspirants pay more attention to the rudder than to the boom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

With all of the candidates for gov ernor of Mississippi on record as op-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. post office as second-class matter under act of Congress, March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-08

I. THOMPSON. ,. President
The Kadoka press. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1923-current, 1923-11-30
TONGRE ESSMAN WILLIAMSON
BUSY IN COMMITTEE
Washington, d. G.
Novpnhpr % 1922

The new Reclamation Service
Fact Finding Bureau Commission
headed by Governor Thomas f.
Campbell Of Arizona is hard at
work trying to find out what is
wrong " it'll our several reclamat-
ION projects.
This Commission is composed Of
men Of exceptional ability who
are busy compiling data and in
formation which will give the
members an intelligent comprehen
sion of the real status of each pro-
iect.
Congressman William Williamson
at the suggestion Of the Secretary
Of the Interior, appeared before
the Commission a few days ago
outlined the relief which he deem
ed essential to enable the settlers
upon the Belle Fourche project to
work out their problems salts
factorily. The Congressman also
insisted that the Commission
make personal visit to as many
OF the projects as possible and
secured the promise Of the chair
man that if a personal Investigate
ION upon the field should seem
advisable the Belle Fourche pro
iect would be included in the itin-
erary. The chairman stated that
his Commission hoped to be able
to start on this tour Of Investigate
ION IN about two weeks.