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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
A GOVERNOR ON TRIAL

By vote that was only one short of being unanimous the Oklahoma senate has voted the suspension of Governor Walton pending impeach- ment proceedings against him by both houses of the legislature. This came las the climax of the spectacular career of the governor, during which he has suspended civil courts, prevented grand juries from functioning, super seded civil with military authority, prohibited the legislature from as- sembling in special session, and defied the very people in his attitude to- wards the holding of recent election. In the beginning there was consider ble outside approval of the gov ernor's apparently fearless efforts 70 halt what appeared to be an epidemic of illegal punishments and acts of violence in Oklahoma. This approval gradually changed into doubt and then into disapproval as it became apparent that the end sought fell short of justifying the means and methods adopted py Governor Walton.
 Now the governor is on trial before the legally constituted tribunal, with the supreme judge of the state sitting |in the presiding officers chair. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother Of Mozart

Maria Anna Pertl was the moth- CT of Wolfgang Mozart, one of the worlds most famous composers. In all ways Maria Pertl was woman well fitted to become the mother of a man like Mozart.
 In the first place she was woman of remarkable personal beauty and grace, and she had that indefinable something that IS called charm" She was so ra- diantly beautiful that she attract ed many suitors. Among these was that favored one, young man by the name of Mozart. Like herself, young Mozart was attractive in person. Added to that, he was musician.
 When the young couple went out for an evening walk together they attracted general attention. Well dressed, gracious and kindly, the evening lights falling gently on their handsome faces, they were indeed worth the looking at. It was by common consent that they were called the handsomest pair in all Salzburg."
 It was this couple, both mem- bers of which were noted for per sonal beauty, who became the par ents of one of the greatest of all musicians. The father of Maria Pertl was Nicolaus Pertl. gov ernment officer, and a man who could afford to give his beautiful daughter the clothes that would set off her beauty and make it still more fascinating.
 Thus, gifted with both beauty and sufficient good fortune, Maria Pertl grew into a woman of serene mind, one whose good humor was admired by all who knew her. When the future great musician was only a small child, not even four years old, the mother heard him attempt to play on musical in- struments. One can see her now, smiling, proud, approving, giving the first praise to that son who was to gain the praise of the world. A mothers approval is al- most always the worlds approval as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
s A D COMMENTARY ON PUBLIC OFFICERS
(Chattanooga Times)

It is a sad commentary upon our public officials when we read almost daily in the newspapers either of their cowardice in hand ling problems as they should be handled or in refusing to take the action necessary to cure evils and readjust conditions which would result in betterment to the entire body polite.
 These thoughts are induced by the halting manner apparent in those having charge of the gov ernment finances to approach the subject of the reduction of taxes Our Washington correspondent stated that Senator Shoot, chair man of the senate finance com mittee, admits that the treasury could stand a tax reduction, but opposes 1t at this time on the ground that flood of changes will be suggested and the whole ques- ton reopened. Secretary of the Treasury Mellon wants surtaxes reduced and certain other changes made in the federal tax laws, in order that business might be stim- ulated and the general prosperity of the nation enhanced. MT. Mad< den, chairman of the house of rep resentatives committee on appro- priations, favors federal tax re- duction. President Coolidge, 1t is stated. is also in favor of a reduc- ton in federal taxes. These are the men who could. if they would, effect any reasonable reduction
 
 upon; any reasonable reduction would be a looping off from the present tax collections of any amount above the necessities of the goversment, economically ad- ministered. The present tax law is producing annually several hundred million dollars in excess of government requirements; every dollar of 1t is not only an added burden to the people, but Is, in addition. an invitation to ex- travagance on the part of those having the disbursement of the taxes collected-a temptation few men are strong enough to resist.
 Since these men with this pow CT; since 1t Is common knowledge that federal revenue exceeds fed eral expenditures; since all the people of this great country are crying aloud for relief from the tax burden, it is hard to imagine why the heads of our fiduciary department and the party in power, whose representatives they are. do not take hold of this matter as they would if it were private corporation instead of great public government they are administering, and settle the ques- tion as 1t should be settled, by as large a reduction in the taxes as they afe able to give the people. This is not political question--it is an economic question, and should be considered in that way only. Unless it is, the people will be the final determining factor, and what they shall say, and how they shall say it, is in no degree uncertain. They have made up | their minds that their tax burden must be reduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS
William H. Gibson
By Frederick Eiouk Ls

A very small boy sat in hard chair before a table, bending most intently over his work. Before him, on the table, lay mass of wild flowers that he had picked in the fields near his house. He looked at each long and search ingly, as though he would read the innermost secret the blossoms could tell. Then he would draw on paper what he had seen. He was only a very small boy, a mere child, and this was his play. Then, too, he was fond of butterflies and was accustomed to run after them, to catch them, and to draw pie lures of them also.
 The parents of this Poor Boy" were rich, and they expected their son tof ollow Tn his fathers work. But, suddenly. came the crash. The father lost his for- tune, and soon afterwards died broken William Gibson, a little over seventeen years old, was thrown on a world that does not spend it's time gathering flow CTS nor chasing butterflies, but in hard, bread earning labor. There are still people in Brooklyn. New York, who remember the attrac- tive boy who tried to sell them life insurance. There are some who remember the pleasure Will liam Gibson showed when they 111 for i'm surance. There are none who heard him complain. In the even- ings he turned to his former play the study of flowers and the drawing of pictures. He became more and more proficient. There are countless men and women to- day who remember the pleasure they had in looking at William H. Gibson's pictures in the Youth s Companion and St. Nicholas. There are still more, who remem- Der how they looked for tfe> ap- pearance in Harper's Magazine of the various articles that MT. Gib- son wrote and illustrated, every article showing most beautiful love of nature and a painstaking observation. The evening amuse- ment of the young insurance agent very quickly became his real work, for he found that he could turn his play into results that would bring money.
 He studied art and became ac- complished in many ways, en- graving on wood and on stone, and drawing pictures for a great number of books about the out doors world. He was never tired of rambling in pleasant places, among mountains and along rivers, but wherever he went he took beautifully selected pictures, and found material for hsi pen. In a certain sense he never left the garden in which he had played as a child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
May He Rebuilt

The future of the Gadsden tar works, in the opinion of the Jotr- nal, rests largely with the citizps of Gadsden. There is no reastn to believe that the plant has beln lost permanently to the city. Al vices from the directors of tie Gadsden car works have statA several times that 1t was consi{- cred best. under existing cond- tions, not to rebuild the plant s'f% the present." To be sure, Gadsdd will suffer a loss due to . su& pension of operations at the planl, but there is the possibility, if nd the probability, that the big plast not only may be rebuilt, but rel modelled and enlarged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Has Many Blessings

Talladega county still has the reputation for fine highways, val uable farm lands; untold width of mineral resources and unfaiing creeks and brooks from the fills and the mountains beyond tlem; as well as beautiful scenery abng every road and highway in every part of the country. The scenery cannot be wrecked, but is dec.ed, by falls average weather; but hu- tumnal gales and downpours tan give the road construction autlpr- ities pointers as to what needs to be done to the splendid highwtys of Talladega county before Win ter's stormy weather and freacs arrive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
The Real Problem

J
 Threat of crop destruction by a spread of boil weevil activtyis a very serious threat to Sqthern farmers and they should pt. let present conditions make tha feel too secure in the position. good price for cotton this veal may mean much, for there is cotton to sell, but a good price next year may mean nothing at all { the grower, for he may have noe to sell if the boil weevil kees up its work. The real problem hfore the cotton grower is that ofget- ting rid of the weevil, for soiong aS the weevil continues It's ac- tivity that long the cotton crop will be in danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
SMILES
Cash Trade Only

(New Haven RegIsteC
 Passerby (to beggar): T have no small change at present. but I'll hand you something coming back"
 Beggar (dolorously): "Ah, sir, it was doin' business on credit that redooced me to this"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Guineas and weevfls (Centreville Pressl

The Press understands rom several reliable men that cotton. where chickens and guineas tere allowed to run at large, ha no trace of the boil weevil, andhas made good yield. We haveIeen from numerous papers that the guinea has cleaned them up n radius of their foraging. It wuld pay the farmer to raise guteas and chickens in different sedons of the fields, so they could ftage on boil weevils. Besides riding the cotton of the pest, they yould be very profitable to the farrer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
THE ALABAMA PRES
Treating Strangers Right

I6COttSDOTU FIUBEeSBIVe ABeI
 A number of new families hve moved, or will move, to Scottsbro in the near future. The welcme they get will determine teir opinion of the town in a large nrt. A community where the peple look at newcomers with hat Well, where in the world did Fou come from" expression rarely cts anywhere in the line of progess. The rule of treat strangers asHou would be treated will apply line in these cases now coming be- fore us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
NEW ORLEANS HOLDS A CLINIC

NEW ORLEANS HOLDS A CLINIC
 The conference now in progress in New Orleans to consider ways and means of combating the boil weevil was convoked, not by agricultural in- terests, as might be supposed, but by bankers. Had it not been called by bankers, it might have been called with equal reason by manufacturers, transportation agencies or merchants. The production of cotton is an indus try that affects a far wider group than that made up of planters. h. deed, it is affirmed by men of inn portance outside of the cotton belt that the staple and it's attendant in- dustries affect directly the general prosperity of the entire country. The New Orleans stock exchange declares that the country's balance of trade has for years been due directly to cotton export. Certainly many great manufacturing centers both North and South owe their prosperity chiefly to cotton.
 Therefore, in New Orleans, far merss and bankers,. merchants and manufacturers, bacteriologists and farm agents, the college graduate and the hornyhanded son of toll are meeting together in common anx- iety over a common source of reve- nue and profit. The menace of the boil weevil has reached an acute stage. Methods of control have been tried, but there is none that has received universal acceptance. In this con ference there will be an exchange of views and experience, with the pur- pose -of discovering from the mass some reliable measure of control. It is known that certain growers, right in the heart of the weevil visitation, have succeeded in growing and har- vesting big yields of staple. It is known that not all these successes have been achieved by the same meth ods. Some have curbed the weevil by direct action of spraying, picking or dusting, or perhaps by combination of these methods, Others have brought to their aid improved cultural and fertilization methods. Others have evolved varieties that are of an un- usually prolific nature or that mature before the weevil reaches his maxi mum of menace. Many in each group have been successful in producing gratifying yields.
 It is apparent, however, that many have despaired of conquering this in- sidious foe of cotton, or else have lacked the financial means of hanging on until the problem is solved, and have either given up farming alto gether, or else have abandoned cot ton in favor of some more reliable crop. While diVersification of crops is indispensable to proper farming, even in cotton, yet such diversification as eliminates cotton altogether is re- gretted and results in direct loss to the South, and to the entire nation. AHSA SAoAS' ~ ID hsuy rAAPOILdHt tndI the combined brains of those who benefit from the industry evolve some remedy that is reliable, effective, easy of understanding and capable of prompt application by growers. Not only those in attendance at the con- vention, but all the people of the South are vitally concerned in it's success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
The Way To Die

The Way TO Die
 (Every ybody's Magazine) In certain sections. of Missouri the making of moonshine whisky is still the principal industry. A small native of this district was interestedly interrogating an eastern commercial salesman. being from another world, as to his life, connections. etc. You got brother?" he in- quired.
 q had one but he died" "Got shot?"
 NO, he wasn't shot"
 Drink himself to death?" Certainly not"
 'I knowed you was a liar" ex- claimed the boy triumphantly. There's only them two ways of dyin'."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Has Plenty of Room

There are forty thousand eople in Covihgton county, or aproxi- mately eight thousand faiiHes. There are eighty-six acres ol land to every family in the county But since one-third of these pople live in towns, there are aproxi- mately 110 acres to the fmily. But since there are at least 50, ,000 acres of cut-over lands now idle in the county, it is evident tht we have ample room for a popuation of 100000 farm people here il this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
MotionIess As n Sphinx
(Selma Times-Journal)

Germany is represented to e on the verge of civil war with Fance and Poland ready to interver and soviet Russia making gloering advances toward Poland, Iliring all the turmoil and thretened wreck of matter and cruh of worlds Silent Cal" sits al mo- tionless as the Sphinx, no loubt listening to the music of the spheres. It is not believe the American people are read to stand for-six years of thi sus- pended commerce with the presi- dential tongue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Expensive Position Manchester Union)

Yes. sonny, every American-born boy has a chance at the presi- dency and some American million aires have chance at the British embassadorship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Pooling St. Peter

Pooling St. Peter
 (New York Sun and Globe) Rub: "GoldrocIxs may not have so easy time of it in the next world. The Bible says the rich cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven"
 Dub: "Oh, Goldrocks will get around it somehow. He'll have all his money in his wifes name"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
A Groan Heard

During September there was a net decrease of more than s74.- 000.O00 in the national debt, yet there is no visible decrease in the federal income tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Hopeless Guest
 (JudRel

(Judge)
 Diogenes held high his lantern and peered eagerly into the quiet, confident face of the man before him.
 ''So you're. the honest man. Well, well! Shake. And how many miles a gallon do you get on your Ford?"
 Thirty"
 DIogenes passed wearily on. Like all the others this man had failed in the supreme test.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

world outside the state of Oklahoma suspends judgment while the proper authorities make careful inquiry into
 Walton's record and arrive at their final decision with respect to his fate. Whether the governor obeys the order of suspension or rot is immaterial. The chief concern is the final verdict of the senate sitting as a court, as provided by Oklahoma constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Prima Facie Evidence
(Exchange)

Tom says that MarieN is too temperamental to make happy home for man. What is temper amental,' anyway" said Mrs. Jay.
 MT. Jay: "Hm. See that woman crossing the street-the one with a baby in her arms-apd two chill dren clinging to her skirt?"
 Mrs. Jay; Yes"
 MT. Jay: well. she isn't tem- peramental."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Renal Pasha's statement that one wife of the new-woman type is suffi- cient is not likely to stir up any argu- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

offers broader field for practice in buck-passing than does enforcement of the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
It Was Ever Thus

Just when we get the lawn mower adjusted to where it does nice work then we have to start all over learning how to run the furnace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
what Do They Mean,
(Utica Observer Dispatch)

"It requires $210 year to clothe girl adequately" says a news item. What do they mean by adequately?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

A large proportion of the people who thoroughly appreciate roses never learn how to pluck them without get ting thorns in their fingers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

The Toledo Blade says: Politics is fattening." Some politics has ex- actly the opposite effect on the tax payer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

The distance between what this generation needs and what it wants would reach around the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Gasoline wars are among the few kinds these days which can make suc- cessful bids for popularity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

There are indications that President Coolidge is trying to make new high record in keeping his own counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Every time Lloyd George makes an address he demonstrates that he is on speaking terms with his mother tongue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

It seems that American horses, as we'll as American yachts, are bit toe swift for the British.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

The claim that wild life is disap- bearing in this country takes no ac- count of the football season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

The communists in Germany appear to be more conspicuous for their noise than otherwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Speaking of undeveloped resources, how about the enormous brain power that is going to waste in America?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

If you see it on a tombstone, il isn't necessarily so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Even the Oklahoma rumpus does not seem to have entirely overshadowed Chicago's beer war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

F Governor Pinchot seems to have se- lected bonnet big enough for all bees that feel inclined to buzz around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

An exchange suggests that war be outlawed. The trouble is that armies lined up in battle array don't pay much attention to laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

The trouble with the mark seems to be that there are no barometers in existence which can register it's drops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Making Ends Meet ( Stamford Advocate)

Some people insist on buying beefsteak when they haven't a spare inner tube to their name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

How many uncles had to take their nephews to the circus yesterday?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

For the average public official charged with definite duty nothing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Intelligent argument is wasted or the man who already knows it all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Paint When nature paints the woods and
 hills
 With colors rich and rare, A sweet and pleasing odor fills The cool October air. But when the painters come to paint The house wherein I dwell, The odors in the kitchen ain't
 The same as in the dell.
 In addition to various other duties, Uncle Sam is traffic cop. Witness the headline: "U. s. Orders Oil Town to Move On." What Makes the Wild Ducks Wild? CHAMPAIGN, H.-Presumably mis- taking a wet concrete pavement for body of water, more. than 100 wild ducks broke their necks after diving from great height near here last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered ats the Birmingham, Ala, post office as second class matter under act of Congress, March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
THE PARAGRAPHERS
Not Very Consistent

Not Very Consistent Petersburg Progress and Index
 AppeaD
 Some men think they are honest because they pay their debts. But how many ever think of return ing 8 borrowed umbrella?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Giddap, Dobbinl

Giddap, DobbinI Old Dobbin shakes a hoof no more along the avenue; The motor trucks and limousines have shunted him from view; He could not stand the modern pace and so he up and blew. But though the times have changed a lot since Dobbin went away, And though the crop of motor cars is growing thick as hay, The traffic plan is much the same as in Old Dobbin's day.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

How many uncles had no suxh ex- cuse?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Auto-bus, auto-buster, auto-busted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Some people are so eager to make their marks that they smear up every thing in sight through their hurry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
What Make. the Wild Duck. Wild
Why Not?

Dear Torch Bearer: I see by the papers that certain righteous citizens are demanding that prominent public officials bind themselves by oath to refrain from fracturing the Volstead act. It is great little idea, but it does not go far enough. Why not exact from every public official a solemn pledge to refrain from crack ing safes and stealing the milk off his neighbor's doorsteps?
 "Paris Builds Skyscraper; Nine Stories High"
 It is said to be the shortest sky scraper in the world.
 "The four-hour workday is coming" says Tom Edison, "but it will ruin the young" Come to think of it, four hours work day would be terrific strain on the average young man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Ikz5sSsEORCH @BEAR:ER.

Autumn poetry should do we'll this time of year.
 It's the autumn poet who fares i'll.
 There is not enough of the long green to make budget big enough decently to cover Birmingham's finan- cial extremities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Happiness, like money, is usually valued more when earned than when picked up in the middle of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25

Elinor Glyn's work grows speedier and speedier. First it was "Three Weeks" then "Six Days," and now "The Great Moment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-25
Natural Chemistry

Natural Chemistry The chemists trees are pink and blue, Concocted in his laboratory, But none of them can match the hue Of sumac in its autumn glory.