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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Poor Boys Who
 Became Famous By FREDERICK HOOK LAW
Grant. the Farmers Boy

On an Ohio farm a sturdy, mus cular, ruddy-faced boy worked day after day helping his father in the rough work of the farm. The pass ers-by who saw the lad saw in him only an ordinary farmers son, tanned and healthy, a boy doomed, they perhaps thought, to a life of hard work on the soil. They may have noticed that he was quiet and had little to do with his neighbors. He would grow up, apparently, into a reserved, taciturn farmer.
 There was one characteristic that people noticed. The boy could con trol horses. He was fearless, and had the instinct of authority. He bent the creatures to his will and made them do what he wished. His quiet willingness to work, his manly respect for his father, and his power over horses were worth noticing.
 Army life attracted him and through the influence of friends he gained an appointment to West Point. There the farmers boy found that his preparation was less solid than that of many of his fel- low scholars. There were twenty boys in his class who surpassed him in scholarship, but not one could equal him in managing a horse. He had power and courage. Those two characteristics marked him all through his life.
 The young cadet went almost di- rectly from his studies into the bat ties of the Mexican war. There he commanded men so well that he was promoted both for quick thought and for personal bravery. The war over, he found himself stranded in the dullness of barrack life. He left the army and became what his friends called a failure, small far a common laborer, but he kept dog gedly at work and made no com plaint.
 When the Civil war came he vol unteered at once, but for weeks he could find no place for his ability. Great men refused to see him. Finally, he was given command of a regiment. He handled the sol diers as he had handled horses. They gave him armies to command, and he handled them with the same grim power. His dogged, quiet, un- assuming, masterful control led to victory. No honor was too great to give him then, and he became presi- dent. Perhaps he won his greatest victory when, suffering from can- cer, day after day he wrote his autobiography to gain money for the support of his family. The grit of the farmers boy endured to the last breath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
CRONKHITE WANTS INQUIRY

The plea of Major General Cronkhite, in- voluntarily retired from active service, that there be an inquiry into the facts leading up to his dismissal and into the circum- stances of his sons death in 1918, does not appear to be unreasonable. If there were and an effort made to prevent thorough in quiry into his sons death, then by all means should there be rectifcation even at this late day. If the events and the facts were not irregular, there can be no one to fear exposure as result of inquiry, and if there has been injustice, it should not be allowed to continue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
A Timely Editorial
Making Teachers fNa1u York Tin,acl

If this nation had to depend upon those alone who are "born" teach CTS, there would be such shortage that few children could be taught. Most teachers have to be made" The most important educational ser vice that state or private philan- thropy can render is to provide and support institutions in which teach CTS may be taught to teach. With out them there cannot be schools worth keeping" Too much praise cannot be given those who have made it possible for the Teachers college, which had less than 200 students in 1897 and now has near- ly 5000, to continue in an ever larger and more effective way to make" teachers.
 This institution, of which, under slightly different name, Dr. But Ter was the first president, and which has been carried to it's pres ent primacy by Dean James E. Rus sell, has already sent 50,000 teach CTS out into the field (more than twenty of whom are now college or university presidents), and has on it's rolls at present students from every state in the union and from thirty-seven foreign countries, pre-. pairing for what a recent report of the Carnegie Foundation on "The Professional Preparation of Teach CTS" called "pre-eminent service.' Says this report: "If training of any sort can provide men and wom- en who are equipped and willing to serve youth as you,n should be served, their service is eminent" The willingness is no, sufficient; there must also be the professional equipment.
 E Teachers college, which has now this prospect of larger usefulness, through the loyal gifts of its gradu- ates and the generous aid of others, is not only making teachers, it is studying the fundamental problems of education and taking foremost part in developing the science of pedagogy and the art of teaching. Such researches as Dr. Thorndike has already-made have altered pro- foundly the ratings of various dis ciplines and led to the better meas urement of abilities. All such scien- tific knowledge, when carried into the conscious possession of the teacher, will ultimately reach the generations to come. It is they who will have special reason Tor grati- tude to those who are giving today to Teachers college and making pos sible the better teaching of the men and women who are to teach the children and youth of those who, as Seneca remarked, are quite as use ful to the state as they who "bring forth candidates" for offices, or defend the accused" or decide for peace or war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
TROTZKY'S MILITARY PLANS

Leon Trotzky's reported plan for reha- bilitating Russia's iron, steel and mining industries is apparently designed more so equip the 'red" army for possible campaigns in the future than to put Russian industry back on peace-time basis In a some- what significant statement he declares that, sThe red army is not the necessity merely of year or five years, for the revolutionary movement and the epoch of imperialistlc wars will continue for decades and will embrace the world. While that statement may be discounted as typical bolshevist rodomontade- nevertheless, the bolshiviki correctly appraise the value of their army to them and the necessity for keeping up it's fighting efficiency as the bulwark of bolshevsm. One of the factors that is causing European statesmen concern just now is the Russian army and the possibility that it may be used to start another war A military alliance of Russia and Germany, with Turkey as third member, would con stitute serious menace to the peace of Europe. Unquestionably the temper of Germany and Turkey bodes no good to the allied nations, if either of them is ever Tn a position to strike back.
 It is characteristic of bolshevism that the soviet war minister thinks more about his army than the restoration of Russia's in- dustries for the sake of national develop ment. The mines, mills and factories of Russia have been reduced to deplorable plight by bolshevist mismanagement Pro- duction is but a small fraction of what It was during the czarist regime, and yet the first thought of Trotzky is not the prosperity of the Russian people, but the perpetua- tion of bolshevism's strongest weapon, the srad' army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Jefferson Tax Position AfC.1,~, T,v1.e- Tnt,vp

Jefferson is protesting vigorous ly against the method of apportion- ing the proposed gasoline tax, re- turning to each county the pro- ceeds of this tax, not according to it's contribution, but giving to each of the sixty-seven counties the same pro rata of the total. Jeffer- son claims that it's part of the whole fund would be as much as dozen of the less favored counties and that the principle of local option should apply. Looked at from a strictly partisan standpoint, Jef- ferson's point is well taken, but the public roads are built for the use of all and a Jefferson motorist, who has had occasion 10 soJourn in Blount or Chiffon or any other po- litical subdivision of the state, will be privileged to enjoy the exhilara- tion of good roads away from home just as much as at home. The principle of the bill may be open to charge of unfairness, but Jef- ferson ought to see her magnificent opportunity to play the good Sa- maritan to her neighbor counties, lifting them out of the mud and giving them some of the ornaments of progress and civilization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20,

provements are all knocking at the door of production at the same time. and they will absorb a maximum production for months to come. Business senses this and that is why so little immediate thought is given to conditions in Europe. They are not a pres ent problem, hence their status is not one for present worry. It is we'll to bear in mind that this domestic demand will be eventually caught up'with, and we should never forget that we cannot live to ourselves always, but it is gratifying to know that we need not burn midnight oil, over the troubles of others, for half-year at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
LIBRARIES AND BUSINESS

The modern library is not for boek-worms, but for very practical purposes. Business men find it of service, both directly in fur nishing exact information wanted forthwith, and in the self-education that young men and young women employed in industry ac- quire by attending the library and making use of the books and periodicals bearing on their line of work. The modern librarian is not a dreamy booz-loyer but brisk and capable official with his fingers on the wen- arranged data susceptible of immediate ser vice in the manufacturing, shipping and com mercial world. Business men have begun to appreciate the libraries since they have dis covered that the libraries are actual helps to business
 It is quite true that experience is the best rlaster, and the most capable business man is he who has learned it at the mill, but it IS also true that he learns faster at the mill who learns also from books how the mill op- crates Many business establishment has spent much time in roundabout effort to secure information which was there for the asking in the public library. Manufacturers have been most agreeably surprised on dis covering the great amount of detailed in- formation with regard to shipping rules, import and export duties, shipping routes and like practical data available in libraries in short order The more business men pat ronize the public library and have their young men and women do so, the more they will know of their own business without un- dergoing the hard service of experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
The Continued Conflagration

This is the serial age of literature. We have the continued movie play and the con- tinued magazine tale, and now comes the continued news story.
 We are indebted to CUB for clipping from the Stutsman County (N. D. Citizen, containing a thrilling story of fire that ruined half the town of Crystal Springs and left the readers palpitating for next weeks edition.
 Just as the turing flames are creeping up on the pool hall and the Wear-U-Well shoe store, the story ends abruptly with the an nouncement: Continued to Next Week."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20

state with jailors chosen by civil service. That feeding of prisoners should not be left solely to the discretion of sheriffs is fundamental principle. No capable student of prison needs fails to advocate first of all the proper feeding of prisoners, something not assured when this is left to the sheriffs, with opportunity for profit. There Is q worldwide movement, particularly strong and determined in this country, to improve the condition of prisoners, for the sake of society's self-respect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
DEMAND EQUALS PRODUCTION

Despite the situation in the Ruhr district and other uncertainties involving our trading relations with Europe and rendering it inn possible to predict how much business we will do with the continent this year, industry in America is going ahead under speed that has reached continuously brisker pace and greater volume for several months past. The acceleration has become especially marked in the past ten days. The bonus for prompt delivery of product has appeared in the east. Activity in iron and steel products is reflected in the increased earnings of the carriers The good price of cotton has stim- ulated buying. The record building program is without abatement and seeks highwf levels.
 At the same time it is evident that absolute capacity production is not obtainable, hence the large domestic demand will probably ab- sorb production and ebviate the danger of a surplus dependent on the foreign trade to accept3 The tremendous housing void the equally tremendous void of needed railway equipment and the postponed public i'm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Jbs1oRetEBEARER

It is reported that the fire department nipped most of Sundays fires in the bud. fire is much more easily handled in the bud than when in full bloom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Editor. Seventh Year
Montgomery Journal )

Oscar Dugger has celebrated his seventh birthday as editor and pub- fisher of the Andalusia Star. He expresses his gratitude for the bus mess support of the community, and very properly, but we know of no newspaper in the state that so well deserved it. He is publishing a splendid newspaper, live newspa- per, and one that is credit to a prosperous and growing city like Andalusia. The Journal congrat- ulates Editor Oscar Dugger, Sr., and Oscar Dugger, Jr., who gives promise of being a worthy and gifted son of an honored sire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Are You One?" By REV. H. C. oFFERMAN

If there is any man that thinks he knows it all, let him speak up at his first opportunity. Those around him will be his judges.
 It is for everyone to be more learned each day.
 Rather be called a high-brow than a low-brow.
 It is the knowing that are the doing, and the doing makes things go.
 Oh, true-"a little learning is dangerous'-but, much learning is the greatest thing in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
FUEL IN THE RUHR

(Knoxville Journal and Tribune)
 And it may be that the Ruhr mines will not add much fuel to the flames. And again they may fur nish enough fuel to start confla- grafton, another one, in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
WHEREIN THE TURKS EXCEL

Mufide Hanum, the first official woman lecturer sent abroad by Turkey, iii defend ing her people against the assumed supe- riority of western civilization, points to the rugs and carpets made by her country women as things for which western civiliza- tion should be grateful to Turkey, if for nothing else. With Mufide Hanum there Is certainly no argument this score. And this incontrovertible statement of hers gives rise to the thought that instead of deal- ing with oriental obscurities in their con -tacts with the western world, the Turks might have fared better if they had years ago unveiled their women and sent them out to speak such simple truths. "Your Turkish rugs" this lecturer said in Paris, "are the work of the hands of our women and they are things of beauty" She could we'll have gone further than that in her praise of her native works of art which for centuries have excelled all others of their kind.
 Sine hundred years ago Marco Polo de- clared: "In Turcomania they weave the handsomest carpets in the world" And today the Bukhara still reigns the queen of rugs It is by its richness in tone, its deep browns, old rose, burnt-orange, that It ap- peals so irrisistibly, and beyond even the flowing and more graceful Persian patterns. There have been serious studies of the his tory of carpet and rug making; it goes back to the time when tapestries were used to garnish the palaces of the Pharoahs and the palm for artistic excellence was given to the women of the nomadic tribes in Turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Speed Cops for Speeders

(Gadsden Daily Times-Johrnal)
 If the city will put on a dozen speed cops and catch half the speed CTS in Gadsden-andt then fine them will receive enough revenue to pay the present and the increas4 ed police force from the speeders' fines-thus eliminating rne neces- sity of reducing the police force and at the same time help save some of the fool speeders from either breaking their own necks or killing some one else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20

In view of the promise for better cotton price next year it looks like good business to take better care of the crop than ever be- fore. Not more acres, but more to the acre is the new ambition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
SOLDIERS NOT DIPLOMATS
(Florida Times-Union)

Finding only thousand dollars worth of booze, and narcotics in the marine barracks at Quantico indi- cates that the marines do not en- joy the privileges, or facilities, of diplomats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
THE APPLE AND THE DOCTOR

(Glasgow (Ky.) Times)
 An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but if it happens to be green it makes him stay and stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
COMFORT TO THE TURKS
(Kansas City Starr

haNSaS CIty OIdfJ
 The Turks don't seem to care whether they make good on their defiances or not, but they get lot of comfort issuing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20

England is reported as going. in for nut ton and golf. The mutton is secondary consideration, for the sheep keep the courses grazed closely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20

Trotzky says that he is doing his utmost to tighten the military burden of Russia. Why doesn't he resign?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Tobacco in Jackson

CThe Scottsboro Progressive Age)
 We have always contended that Jackson county is capable of pro- ducing as many different varieties of products as any county in the state. Experts who come here and examine our soil say it is unexcelled for the production or strawberries and fruits of all kinds. It has been demonstrated that strawberries of unexcelled qualities can be produc- ed. No one doubts that it is fine stock country and all these kinds of things, but it fell on a Kentuckian to prove that tobacco can be pro- duced profitably in jackson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20

The German obstructionists in the Ruhr are in a fair way to get themselves soundly spanked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
The Related Valentine

Dear Torch Bearer: Struck dizzy by the fear that some other contrib might in- dite wondrous valentine to you and there by win an enviable place in your affections, I tried for three hours last night to write you a blazing sonnet "When he gets this,' thought as boldly launched upon my task, "he'll take it to his heart and throw away his Keats forever" But earnest as I was, the Muse eluded me. And so had to give it up. However, just as Morpheus welcomed me, l registered a perfect inspiration. Quickly I arose and jotted down the following: Valentines are odous things Forever, now, and whilom, But will you please accept this one From me?-Isana Sylum.
 Beef The beef of Merrie England
 That poets hold so dear, The noble meat that Britons eat Comes from Texas steer. Once again. Whats in name? That ancient query comes back to us when we read the headline, Food Riots in Essen."
 Glooms
 One Henry Brooks
 Will make me gray;
 He borrows books
 And stays away.
 D. D. s.
 Oh, Boyl Say Amt it great when you wake up, sudden like, And shiver and think how terrible It's gonna be to get up and then Remember it's holiday and you can 20 right to sleep again Till 10 o'clock Oh, boy!
 "Pests Do s2,oOo,o 100000 Damage to Crops"
 To say nothing to- the damage to ones peace of mind.
 What is your favorite pest? Oh, Consistency, thou art jewell But, Consistency, where art thou'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20

Congress is marking time. The president ought to make it step to the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Alabama Press
Sunday School Convention
Florence Timesl

Alabama will hold a state Sunday school convention in Birmingham in April, and announcement has been made that one of the greatest bodies of speakers ever assembled within the confines of the state will be present to take part in the program. Men of national renown are among those included.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
The Advertising Muse

The famous fields where north and south Once met in battle gory, Where heroes stormed the cannon's mouth And died for fame and glory; Where lead and thunder filled the air
 And desolation brooded- For sixty bucks we'll take you there,
 Your Pullman berth included. Napoleon led his gallant throng
 Amid the Russian snows. The road was hard, the road was long,
 And thousands of them froze. They perished, beaten and for.orn,
 Amid the frigid air. They might have won if they had worn
 Gazimbo's underwear Columbus, when he led his band
 Upon the Hateful morn, Observed the natives of the land
 Were eating Shredded corn. It made them fat and strong and gay
 And full of rich, red gore; One dime will buy box today
 At any grocery store. Since enforcement of the prohibition laws s one of the duties of policemen, it appears hat an officer on duty should be under the influence of the law rather than under the influence of likker. rt-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
Governor Kilby's Answer Admission Starl

The answer of former Governor Thomas E. Kilby of this city to Hon. w. w. Brandon, chief executive of the state, on the question of the all legged deficit in the state treasury is masterly state paper, one of the ablest defenses the former govern or has ever made of his administra- tion of the states affairs. It should be studied by every reader of this paper, and particularly by those who propose to enter public life, as it draws fine line of demarcation between forwardness and backward ness in the execution of official re- snnnsihilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20

There are persons under the influence O likker who have not been drinking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-20
THE AGE-HER AID

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala postoAlSSss second-class matter under act of congress "sA 6, 1879.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-21

organ, will open the services. Miss
Dixon will preside at the organ.
The program IN full as announced
this morning follows:
Organ-Pastoral Symphony, Mes
siah," Handel.
Professional hymn-''O Little
Town of Bethlehem" Barnby.
Introit-'Silent Night" Gruber.
Offertory anthem-"O Zion that
Bringest Good Tidings," Stainer.
Communion service in = flat
Cruiekshank.
Kyrie.
Gloria Tibi.
Laus Christi.
Credo.
Sursum Corda.
Sanctus.
Benedictus qui VENT.
Agnus Del.
Gloria in Excelsis.
Nune Dimittis-Gower.
occasional hymn-"Hark, the
Herald Angels Sing" Mendelssohn.
Organ-Halleluia Chorus, "Mes-
siAh," Handel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-21
JAMESBURG BIG FIVE WINS
GAME FROM KEYPORT, 77-22

JAMESBURG, Dec. alliances
burg's Big Five basketball team
Wednesday night at Lange's hall
easily defeated the Keyport Big Five
.77-22.
Jamesburg started scoring right
after the opening whistle and a per-
feet rain of baskets followed. The
score at half time showed Keyport
with but two ~tallies, fouls, while
Jamesburg had. amassed thirty-one
points. The second period saw Key
port going better but Walters was
the only man able to score with any
effect.
For Jamesburg Maluski was the
star. with Cathcart a close second.
The team played the best game of
the sea-on, every player showing to
good advantage.