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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
The Once OUer
senators GriIl Amos 0. Pipp
By H, l.. PHILLIPS

T. E fMr. Pipu was summoned to Washington by the senate committee for an examination following d statement by him widely quoted in the public press. MT. Pipp, in an un- guarded moment, said Spring is here" and the committee wants to know what he knows about it.)
 e. Do you or do you not think spring is here?
 A. was speaking to my gardener only a. Never mind about your gardener We are questioning you, sir. Answer the ques- tion. srs % 4l@E sHf
 A. What was the question? fa
 O. Will the stenogfapher kindly read MT.
 Stsnographer: Do you or do you think spring is hereT
 The Chairman: There must be something wrong with that question. There is mot missing, is there not? 4sR
 Stenographer: I think not. aH The Chairman: Whether or not you think not, know there should be not between the word "you" and the word think. t. about half inch in from the left. Now kindly read it.
 stenographer: Do you or do you not think spring is here?" | A. Yes, sir. Q. Yes, sir, what? l A. I think spring isr here and have so stated publicly.
 0. Will you tell this committee where you get your evidence that spring is here? A. Must answer that question:? Q. You must
 A. Very well. got my evidence from very reliable sources.
 Q. Kindly name the sources. A. No, sir.
 0. Why not?
 A. I don't want to drag in a lot of names here. I talk with dozens of people in the course of . year on the topic of whether or not spring is here and couldn't recall any particular person, anyway: >ase o. Do you mean to tell this committee that you are in the habit of discussing subject of that nature without making careful note of the people with whom you discuss it?
 0. Do you know Harry Nj. Daugherty?
 A. Yes, sir. 14aga - .
 o. Did you ever discuss spring with him ?
 A. Oh, yes, sir. Often. r5fr
 0. Did you know Jess Smith? Answer Jess or no.
 A. No.
 Q. Didn't you and Mir. Daugherty and Jap Muma and Tex Rickard and John T. King and John Doe meet in the little pink house in Apple street for the express purpose of discussing spring?
 A. Yes, sir. .s
 0. Give us the conversation. ss.sss
 A. As remember it, Muma said "well it is beginning to look like spring is here, ain't it?" and said "It sure is."
 Q. And what did Mir. Daugherty say2
 A. He said "You never can tell and said Right you are," and then John Doe said "We may get some snow yet" And somebody made the remark 'It's been a mighty tough winter"
 O. Wasn't it MT. Daugherty who made that remark?
 A. I'm not sure.
 c. Who else could have made a statement like that?
 A. Anybody in Washington, sir m4s
 Q. Now then, let us get down to the main issue; Is spring here or is spring not here? !?
 A. decline to answer on the ground that it might incriminate and degrade me.
 (At this point recess was taken to get the weather forecast). vsa:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
Three Sisters

(May S. Hilburn in Houston Postl met my sister on the street today, And turned away. Within my heart I felt thrill of scorn That she were born. What right had she to live? (she, who for
 gold,
 Her favors sold.) I met my sister in a mansion, grand, And kissed her hand. Knowing that youth and love and lifes glad
 hour
 She sold for power. I envied her. and wished that I might be The same as she. Some day we three shall, at the throne of
 grace,
 Stand face to face And hear our sentence. Which shall lesser
 be The one who sinned because of poverty, The one who sinned for gold, the same as
 she, Or who would not judge them honestly?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
We Get What We Hunt
By 5oHN CARLYLE

The other day read letter from boy who is away at schook> Like almost every other boy of seventeen, he is going throuAa period of unrest, discontent, positive un- happiness.
 Like every other boy, away from home for the first year, he wants to change schools or come home or do something quite different He is seeking contentment, just as we all are, but he doesn't know where to find it. He doesn't even know where to look for 1t. 7 This boy, like so many grown men and women, is seeking the answer to his rest. lessness, his unhappiness, in changegof cir cumstances instead of in a change of self. s
 The boy in his letter says that the other fellows are indifferent to him. They seem to snub him. He imagines they do not like him.. He thinks his teachers are not inter ested in him. They, too, seem indifferent
 Of course the answer to all this Is simple enough. The lad is getting just what he Is looking for. He is inevitably attracting to himself just what he gives off to others.
 Failing to take sufficient interest in his work and in his fellows, failing to make the best of circumstances which are new and strange to him, he, himself, is indifferent He withdraws into himself He snubs every body without deliberately meaning to. s
 We find what we are looking for We get what we hunt. Though we do not con sciously admit even to ourselves that we are looking for 1t. We imagine we are hunting happiness We are not at all We are just shutting ourselves up with discontents By our own free will we are choosing miSerab1e company. 3ief
 All this can be cured just as soon as we make up our minds to meet other folks half way-or little more than half way. An this can be cured when we make up our minds to forget about our fancied rights and our fancied sights.
 There is such a thing as always being on the defensive in our search for happiness. We are forever looking for an attack and forever imagining that it is coming or that it has come.
 We must get off the defensive and get on the offensive in the pursuit of happiness. We can frame our minds and our habits to attract the lovable interest of others. We can go after the things we want. We shall find what we look for
 There used to be little boy in certain village home whose mother taught him a new prayer. He never used any other It was lovely prayer and it went like this ::
 Lord, look upon my heart, will you, and find it sweet and ready for the, days work" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
Forum Of The People
state shouId Not Build Detours
"a Ed;tor of The Age-Herald :

To the Editor of The Age-HeraId:
 Tt is refreshins indeed to read your strong editorials on the road question. There can be but one reason why the commissioners Of Hale and Greene counties indorse the detour at Eutaw by Gainesville, and that reason Is that the road is much longer. Each county will get more mileage constructed by the state than it would if the road ran direct
 Everybody wants Clinton to nave roao' The very commissioners who are now sane tioning the detour should build it, and not the whole state be burdened to maintain pri" yate roads. The commission at Montgomery should adhere strictly to the constitution or the state. If they do not regard their oaths of office, we should insist that we be relieved of their services for no commission has the right to change the constitution of the state of Alabama. J. E. GARRETT,
 A Citizen of Montgomery County.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
The Snoring Of Alma
By wIcKEs WAAFBoLDr

A minister was approached by woman of his congregation. She was unhappy, and principally because her husband snored so she could hardly stay in the house with him. He sounded like flivver in low without muffler. Not since their marriage had she secured a good nights rest. She had reached the point where she did not feel that she could endure it any longer.
 The minister laughed. Tt is psychologi cal," he said, land Q matter of nerves. The first time you heard your husband snore it tore your sensibilities. Hearing your loved one make that racket was not compatible with romance. Instead of growing used to 1t, you have grown more and more opposed to it.
 II can talk to you understandingly because I have been through the same thing. Alma snores." Alma was his wife. Tt seems incongruous that my beautiful Alma should snore, but she does-vigorously and rever beratingly. For years thought should go crazy, because l have nerves myself.
 "Then Alma stopped snoring; for our little girl was taken desperately ill; Day. and night Alma watched over her without wink of sleep until the crisis was passed. and then Alma could not sleep. Her overwrought nerves would not relax, they only grew the more tense. Night after night she lay along side of me with her bright eyes staring into the darkness, while I caught fitful snatches of miserable inconsistencies. The doctor said that if Alma did not sleep she would die. -r.
 That night. as I lay in the still hours with a prayer on my lips, I was startled by sound. At first I could not believe had heard it. Butit was true. Alma was snor- ing It was the sweetest sound I had ever heard With the tears of thankfulness trick ling down my face turned over and drifted into delicious, peaceful slumber. Since then to hear Alma snore makes me sleepy. She can snore me to sleep any time. It soothes me as the grooming of mother does babe. After all, it's all in the way one looks at it. l"
 The visitor arose and gathered up her wraps. I'm going home," she declared, "and learn to love to hear John snore."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
"sAFETY.FIRsT'' SCHOOL FILMS

Presentation of Safety First films in the graded schools. beginning with next Mon day, with instructive short talks by the head of the city traffic department, promises to train thousands of school children how to avoid the dangers of traffic accidents. Many children have the habit of playing in the streets, or running back and forth across thoroughfares where motor traffic is heavy and dangerous. By bringing to the young mind pictorial impressions of these dangers and how it is that serious accidents occur the teachers hope to show results which are more than worth while.
 The reels teaching how traffic accidents occur through carelessness, and thoughtiess- ness on the part of children, and showing scenes of mourning in homes and suffering in hospitals have been presented in other cities with prompt reduction of child acci- dents. They teach significant and impressive lessons to the children, and their effects have been notably beneficial. It is expected that the presentation of these films to the school children will be the means of preventing many fatal or serious accidents, while serving as protection to many drivers of motor vehicles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

mains on the statute books, unless, of course, the chamber again reverses itself. If the French really have sense of humor, perhaps they will extract some Advertisement from the episode. To Americans, however, occupying a European premiership is much like balanc-
 ing chair on its hind legs on taut wire. A little overbalancing one way or the other, and down comes the performer. It seems that M. Poincare is favored in that he is allowed
 to climb up and try again. ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
THE REAL WASTE

The embezzlement of a few thousand dol lars by any clerk in the municipal service is a mere hagatelle as compared with the large and increasing losses and burdens arising from waste and inefficency in the adminis- tration of the public affairs. For the people to realize this would be an asset worth in a few months ten times the amount filched by tempted youth. To be sure, such defalca- fions are not to be tolerated. But waste in public administration should be corrected with equal diligence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
A CRUSADE FOR TIRED EARS

Chicago. never a quiet city, has rebelled against noisy automobilists. It has been gathering in the racket-makers so that at times they filled the court rooms, taking from each $25 fine. It is rather curious fact that as motor cars were refined so that they would run more and more quietly and sweet ly a class of motorists developed that loved the roar of opened mufflers and the honk of ear-piercing horns. Every city has been af- flicted with these persons who carry into adult life the fondness the small boy has for a hullabaloo They sometimes transform a traffic that, rubber tired and mechanically tuned to a whisper, could be virtually noise less, into a bedlam. They became even more than Chicago could stand. Communities, need ing revenue and desiring rest for the ears. might wisely follow that city's example, Toledo Blade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

terials of nearly every kind is active. s The growth of farm operations, and the opening of new markets are contributing to the gen eral industrial expansion. Such students of economic conditions as A. l. Findley, editor of the Iron Age, predicts new high records in production of basic materials, such ss iron and steel. during the year, with indications of satisfactory prices and delivery capacity.
 For the first time in many years the South ern Railway has authorized dividend on its common stock. It is one of the few rail road systems to do this. The action is at- tributed by close observers of economic con ditions to industrial progress in the South where the Southern Railway operates. It is q significant symptom of business expansion and highly favorable outlook for further progress throughout this section.
 A few days ago Charles M. Schwab, who is a recognized authority on industrial con ditions, told President Coolidge that business conditions are sound, but that development and extension have been held up by uncer- tainty resulting from public hysteria" pro-. duced by the congressional investigations and by delay in tax-reduction legislation. Failure of prompt action for tax adjustment may have some temporary influence in retarding in dustrial progress; but business is founded on. confidence, and the sooner the government cleans up the situation involving scandal and wrong-doing in the public service and prop erly punishes any officials who may have been guilty of corruption, the quicker the in crease in public confidence upon which busi- ness is founded. <
 No section of the country is making a bet ter showing in industrial expansion than the district. Conditions here are favorable for progress in nearly every field of constructive activity. Large gains in pro- duction, building projects and commercial lines are being made Labor is faithfully do- ing it's part. The realty market continues active, and all indications point to year of achievement and prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
APPRECIATION OF NEWsPAPERs

Aa . general thing, the newspaper is the William goat for politicians. It is always popular in the legislature to hit the news paper. True, when election time approaches the politician wants the paper, but after cleo tion it is soon forgotten or remembered only to give 1t kick. But our new postmaster general appears to have some appreciation at least of the fact that the public, however much it may enjoy the discontinue of the newspaper, always wants 1t promptly, and he has issued orders that newspapers are to be handled separately from parcel post mat ter and to be delivered promptly. For this he should be commended. = Leavenworth Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
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Three University of Missouri students were arrested for throwing eggs at bad ac- tors The latter, however, were not punished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Tampa is said to have cleared fifty-five thousand dollars on it's municipallyToperated water works in seven months. Apparently there were no dividends on watered stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

A French actress declares that candidates for president of the United States do not sufficiently observe the fashions in their dress. So that's what's the matter with our craftsmanship!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

The unioue news feature of reported duel hstweAn two South American dignitaries was that not one, but both, received scratches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
WHOTIY CONsTsTENT

It is proved at Ohio State University that dancing does not interfere with satisfactory rank. which goes to show that educated feet are consistent with the higher education.-- Boston Transcript,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Deinand For Extension. There is grow iug demand increasing day by day m favcr of sn extended corporate limits, the necessity for more streets and sidewalks being in eyi- denee on every hand. Huntsville Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

What a man is worth and what he pos sesses are separate and distinct propositions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
MIGHT ASK HIM FOR A NfP

Scientists have discovered fish that shouts and are likely to receive praise and fame for doing SO. Now what would we say of plain fisherman who reported such a discovery ?- Delaware Gazette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Egg Prices And The Demand.--Will some one explain why the family wants dozen eggs two or three times day when they cost (,0 cents a dozen, and loses it's egg appetite almost entirely when the price drops to 70 ceuts?-Opelika News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Stamping Out Malaria. The health depart rnent of Madison county is determined te stamp out malaria in the county. The best way to do it is to conduct such campaigns as have already been under way in this cotn' ty Huntsyilie Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Keeping Friendship In Repair The man who fails to make new friends as he passes along through life is courting lonesomeness Friends are constantly dying off. A man should keep his friendship in constant repair. Ashland Progress. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

The Weather Mars Blunders. If the weather man was at all inclined to do the right thing, he would save some of the cold with which he is chilling the land and use it to temper the heat next August. Most any bodN could beat the weather man running his business. Selma Tines Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Depends On Endorsement The wisest of laws serve no useful purpose if they are not obeyed. The success of the state foreSter's work win depend in large measure on the kind of support he receives from the owners of timber lands and officials whose duty it is to enforce the laws on the statute books- Mobile Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Should Not Ignore IAudeFdale-A think of road building is unreasonable. No section of the state has attracted as much capital in recent years as the Tennessee Valley. The government is pouring millions of dollars into this district and is ready to pay it's part in the construction okStha road to Killens-- Florence Times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Value Of Timber Conservation. Conserve ton laws are of great importance as the enor- nous losses through carelessness and indif- ference will attest Those who appreciate the servation, as any who study the question must believe, will readily do their part toward helping to carry out the statute.-Gadsden Times News, .s4a,S
Evening star., 1924-05-08
HYDE LOOMS STRONG
FOR VICE PRESIDENCY
Missouri Governors Endorsement
by State G. 0. ?. Brings Him
e Prominently to Fore.

Unanimous Endorsement by the Mis-
souri, Republican convention OF Gov.
Hyde OF that state for the vice presi-
dency has brought into the national
political limelight a man already
widely known in the west The Mis-
souri, delegation to the Republican
national convention will present his
name and urge his nomination.
AS tho head of the presidential
ticket will have been selected from
the east, it is being argued that a
place on the ticket, and in the field
of western men it is claimed that
Gov. Hyde towers conspicuously. He
comes from a doubtful state.
On this score Gov. Hyde's supporters
point out that when Missouri Joined the
Republican column in 1904 it stepped
out of permanent allegiance to either of
the old parties. Since then only a few
thousand votes have sufficed to swing
the state.
1t is argued that the Republican
party will need all the doubtful states
next November. Missouris eighteen
electoral votes will be required by
of Gov. Hyde, his friends claim. will
go far toward getting them. Gov.
Hyde, it is said, knows the west and
understands its problems, but at the
same time he is lacking in radical
thought or support of radical yagaries.
He has a record of efficiency as an
executive and of administrative
is said of-bim that he is a good vote
getter, his notable victory in 1920
demonstrating his qualities as cam
paigner.
Evening star., 1924-05-08
DENOUNCES PARASITES"
Authors and Composers Lawyer
Opposes Newton Bill.

Parasitic" practices of motion pic
ture and radio broadcasting COM
panies would be perpetuated by en-
actment ct the Newton bill. the House
patents committee was warned yes
terday by Nathan Burkan of Nav
York, counsel for the American So
ciety of authors and composers.
The measure, proposing to exempt
motion picture and radio companies
from the payment of royalties for the
reproduction of popular songs. he as
serted, would be unconstitutional, as
it would destroy property rights un-
der present law.
Mr.. Burkan said the motion picture
industry began as a parasite" by
taking novels, stories and plays for
reproduction without leave or license
until stopped by the Supreme Court.
Broadcasting is operated purely for
profit, he added, and radio stations
are competing with the legitimate
theaters, and. il permitted to con-
tinue unbridied, will reduce the thea
ter to a state of beggary.
Exemption of the two industries
from royalty payments, he predicted.
would destroy initiative in the fields
of music and make this country de-
pendent, as formerly. on foreign
authors and composers.
Evening star., 1924-05-08
APPLE PALACE PROPOSED
FOR STAUNTON MEETINGS
Harvest Home Festival This Fall
Also is Planned for Vir-
giniS Belt.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va. May S.-An
apple palace will be built and a har-
home festival held next fall in
Staunton, Va, If tentative plans out
lined at a meeting here last night
are acceptable to business and or
ohard interests OF Augusta county,
of which Staunton Is the county seat
1t was pointed out that Winchester
had adopted the Shenandoah Valley
apple blossom festival. that Harrison
burg had general headquarters Of the
valley prompting organization and
that Staunton should be entitled TO
the fall festival and apple palace.
The decision to offer the project to
Staunton was unanimous
The proposed apple palace, 1t was
said, would be the first project OF
the kind in the east. 1t is planned TO
make it the meeting place of numer-
Gus conventions of fruit growers,
commission merchants. railroad traf-
fic managers and manufacturers and
dealers in orchard supplies and by
products OF fruits.
Evening star., 1924-05-08

The dear old woman had been trad
ing at her faVorite grocery store for
years.
This morning she came in much
perturbed. The grocer had put in
new line of goods for sale. She OBJ
iected to it strenuously. She liked
the grocer. but she disliked his new
line more.
IF you don't stop selling dogwood,
I'll quit trading here" she said.
He stopped.