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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

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 WI dent Paul Kruger of the Transvaal republic, is attracting some attention in Paris as a sculptor His latest creation is the head of Mademoisele Yvette, Folies Bergere dancer. Rather delicate and refined work for the descendant of the old lion hun ter, who challenged the might of imperial Britain and Joe" Chamberlain. Yet 'Ooom' Paul was a gentle and genial soul, accord ing to the writer's father, who sat on the ''stoop" of Kruger's Pretoria home with him in the turbulent days that preceded the war with Albion. During the afternoon heat the president would retire in his bungalow, place his bare feet ill a box of sand, order large stein of beer and a box of sardines opened the old "Staten" Bible and read some chap ters until he felt drowsy. In the cool of the evening he always had a large crowd of burghers around him on the veranda, discuss ing the Unreasonable actions of Dr. Jameson, Lord Milner and perfidious Albion in gen eral' On Sundays Kruger often mounted the pulpit of the little Domper (Calyinist) church on the square and after blowing his nose without the aid of a handkerchief, would exhort his hearers to fear God and keep your powder dry" Though Kruger himself was too old to take the field against the
 'rooinecks" he known ns an intrepid fighter in the early wars with the Matebeles and Zulus. Fearless to the extent of talk ing immense risks the old man was once forced to tackle lion bare-handed. The lions claws lacerated his hand. Afterwards he went clamly to chopping block and with a meat cleaver amputated the thumb on his left hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
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Look Out Below!

Look Out Below!
 In crossing the streets or American cities these days it is up to pedestrian to be care ful not to step in front of airplanes.
 The reckless aviator is beginning to replace the reckless motorist. In nearly every com munity there is at least one airplane lunatlc whose favorite form of amusement is flying over cOngested areas brushing off citizens hats, massaging low roofs, relocating chimneys and clipping low shrubs.
 nre.. The flying iiYs y Aces" have given place to
 For the past year the tendency of aviators to fly low has been so pronounced that many of them must have been under the impression they were gas inspectors.
 
 The other day an army pilot threw New York into panic by actually dipping so close to the street levels of Manhattan Island that even the daschunds rushed for cover. For time there was suspicion he was try ing to transfer from his scout plane to sub way train.
 Indignant citizens besieged the flying field with complaints and the commandant issued the usual statement:
 T am pained and surprised to hear that 1ler rom tnlS post flew low over your city, narrowly missing many pedest rians.
 This man has been flying that way for years and this is the first time he has missed anybody. l consider him one of the best pilots that ever knocked over a fire hydrant while on special reconnaissance duty.
 All our aviators are under strict orders to go slow while flying around pedestrians necks and to skip school children whenever there are adults to be struck. The carless- ness of the aviator in question in point of aim on the day in question is very humiliat- ing to the service and he will be properly disciplined"
 The army should develop more coas; to coast filers and fewer post to post fliers.
 It has become so man cant stick his head out of manhole without taking a chance on getting killed by scout plane
 The aerial dodo who flies his plane over great crowds in football stadiums, baseball parks. racing parks and at bathing beaches. Is still unchecked and enjoying himself under government encouragement. It may become necessary to break his neck by popular vote.
 A 800 horse-powe bombing plane is a neat little thing in it's place but it's place is not in hall bedroom, front hall. delicatessen store window, or Seat 8, Aisle IT, Section ID at an athletic event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
HEALTH IN sKYsCRAPERS

The skyscraper as a health resort is urged by Dr. Eward P. Davis, who headed the volun- teer medical service corps in war time. 1t is obvious that in the upper strata of citys atmosphere pierced by the high buildings there is more sunlight and the air is purer. Painstaking research has revealed that mi crobes seem to obey the zoning laws faithfully and diminish in numbers as they ascend to- ward the apex of one of the lofty pyramids of modern cities. One of the results of avia- tion will be the use of the rooftops, in strikingly reversion to the Oriental custom that finds the whole cycle of existence lived at the summit of the house. The soaring shaft to be reared by the University of Pittsburg or the thousand-foot edifice to be erected Tn Rome is typical of an age that spurns the ground and seeks the sky for practical req sons and not merely in obedience to a spirit ual impulse.-Philadelphi Public Ledger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

billion francs to the repair of devastated territory, Germany was bewailing her in ability to pay the scant one billion she has already contributed to the same cause, far less than the sum to which she IS by treaty pledged. Everyone knows that germany is equally as we'll off as France, md that if France can raise fifty-six bil Ion francs, Germany could have done likewise and paid off her entire war in cebtedness as it became due.
 Therefore, whiie there is general regret that there IS this further evidence of Ger nan disregard for pledges, there is equal ly general conviction that Germany will be the one to suffer most from it. That IS elemental justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
Our Doped Food

Invention in these hectic days,
 Seems absolutely tireless; She helps us all in many ways,
 From motor-cars to wireless, But when she medd1es with my food l know it is not for my good. I hate the thought of dope applied
 To keep bacilli quiet; I'm certain that formaldehyde
 Is not a wholesome diet. l loathe the thought of bovine flesh Embalmed to make the tainted fresh" The sausage on my breakfast-plate
 That looks serene and placid May owe its seemingly healthy state
 To salicylic acid. But butchers keep the thing so close They do not even state the dose. It is scandal that must stop,
 Why should these frauds compel us To swallow half q chemist shop
 And never even tell us! Only the strong arm of the State Can save us from horrid fate. Washington Post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
Brief Nature Studies
THE fringed gentian is a true biennial"
 writes our friend the hotaniSt. "denend-
By J. OTIS SWIFT

THE fringed gentian is a true biennial ,
 writes our friend the botanist, depend A ing entirely on it's seeds for continuation of its existence, Therefore, no one should pick the flowers. It makes its roots and a small rosette of leaves the first year, sends up it's flower stalk, seeds and dies the second year. The seeds mature late-after the first hard frost.
 This year they were in bloom up to the 16th of November. That night the tempera- ture dropped suddenly to IS degrees but subsequent thaws enabled Nature and Nature lovers who are cooperating with the New York Botanical garden to SOW seed in favor able places. When seed can be obtained, scratch a little earth loose SOW and cover lightly. Put few leaves or grass over for protection, and mark or note the place, for it is so easy to forget.
 Though the gentian will stand moving, where hay is cut in July it makes the plants low and stunted. Blossoms will be more showy, the plants being all about the same height, with no tall grass to obscure their color.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
The Last Place

Diogenes had just returned from a long tramp on the city's pavements. His shoulders slouched Ga usual sign of failure with him) and he hung up his lantern, dejectedly.
 What luck, tonight, Diogenes?" they asked him. Where have you been searching for your honest man, now!
 Among the taxi drivers" the venerable, old gentleman sorrowfully replied, pulling off his boots.-Mrs. H. w. Hopkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
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Putting Up A Good Front

MT. Newcomer: Were you fit to receive Mrs. Van Style when she called?'
 Mrs. Newcomer: "Yes, l went to the door with my mudpack on and said I was not in. Now she thinks I have colored maid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
Avoiding the Rush

Maxine: "Did Gladys show you the won derful engagement ring she got last night? And to think she's been keeping company only two months!'
 Judith: That's what I call doing her Christmas shopping early."-Hugo Katz. Copyright, 1924 Reproduction Forbidden)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
Dis-Taceful

My little granddaughter, Grace, shocked her mother by picking up her saucer in which she had her strawberries and cream and lick Ing it vigorously with her tongue. "Why, Grace!' reproved her mother, what disgraceful manners Who have you ever seen doing that?"
 Dogs" replied Grace curtly
 Mrs. Charles Diehl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
He'll Pay For Them

Lyons: ''Cheer up, old man! Don't look so down-hearted. With Christmas only next week you ought to feel happy and gay"
 .Cochrane Yes, ought to. But caught a glimpse of the list of presents my wife is making up."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
Had His Number

He was an amateur author-very much of an amateur; but he liked to throw bluff.
 She was a sweet, young thing, but wise to the ways of the male sex. They had just been introduced.
 "Yes," he boasted, without the flicker of an eyelash. Il write for the very best maga- zines"
 How perfectly lovely!" she cooed. And do they always send you sample copies?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
Battle Scared

Smith: "Wasn't Peckwith arrested the other day for wife beating?"
 Brown "Yes, but after seeing the pris- oner the judge decided that he must have won on foul."-Lyle Heintz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

Nothing else is so calculated to jar a man as the efforts of bald-headed barber to sell him a bottle of hair tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
THE MAN TO VOTE FOR

In local politics, more and more of us, aware that national policies have nothing to do with police protection and street sweeping, vote for ''the best man."-Independent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

It sometimes happens that people without vice annoy other people into having more than their share.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

If all women were compelled to dress alike .here would be still more vacant pews in fashionable churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

When a man loves a woman more than tongue can tell all he has to do is let her get a glimpse of his pocketbook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

The average father might as well begin to learn how to repair toys, so as not to lose the second generations confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

It seems that a blow was struck at self government in Egypt by adoption of the assassination route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

Prompt oversubscription of the French internal loan of four billion francs shows that the French nation has ample faith in itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

The government announces that pro- gress is being made in the war on in- sects; but no advancement is claimed as respects street mashe1S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
One Good WrinkIe Deserves Anotber

What husband earns by the sweat of his brow, q wife often spends on the improve ment of hers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

The straight and narrow path is not adapted to the requirements of the individual who is inclined to spread himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

If the choice were left 10 mo- whether to lave free press a free government I would choose a free prcss.-Thomas Jefferson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
FROM THE WISE

He Will heW to the line or TIsHI, IeI Ihe chips fly where they may.
 ROSCOE CONKLIN. When nature has work to be done she creates a genius to do it.
 EMERSON. For fate has woven the thread with pain, And twins ev'n from birth are misery and man. POPE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Every man keeps large stock of advice on hand to give away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

Rather than have his home go up in the air many man puts a heavy mortgage on it to hold it down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OF NORTH AMERf- CAN NEWSPAPER ALLIANCE IN ALABAMA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
A ROMANCE OF TODAY
In Words of One Syllable By Charles G. Shaw

Maud! Jack Lunch? Sure. Now? Yes. Walk? We'll Drive? Umm. Park? Yes. T. What? Love Who? You. Me? Yes. Oh. Much. You? l.
 Jack!! Maude Kiss. (Smack ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

Telephone tprvate branch exchange connect tng all departments). Main 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
eOHERTY FACES
 SUIT FOR O,575, ,OIO
Wm. K. Vanderbilt And Others
 Charge Oil Firm Manipulative

NEW YORK, May 17.-T Two suits for total of $l0,575,010 were filed today against Henry L, Doherty, as surviving member of the firm of Henry l.. Doherty and Company, by William K. Vanderbilt and Benjamin Yoakum, and group of British oil men as plaintiffs. Both suits involved oil prop critics in the Tampico field and also refineries and terminals near New Cf- leans.
 The actions grew out of the organ ization in 1916 of the Empire Transpor- tation and Oil corporation, which sub sidiafy. passed into federal receivership with subsidiary of the Doherty firm later purchasing the assets at a re- ceiyer's sale in Virginia. Allegations of fraud. misrepresentation and failure properly to manage and develop the properties are made against the Doh erty company in both complaints.
 One of the suits is for $S, 1881 .71S, the principal plaintiffs being q British group comprising the owners of the Continental Transportation Oil corpor- ation, Delaware concern which owned d majority of the stock of the Gulf Coast corporation, the Southern Fuel and Refining company, the National Petroleum corporation. The suit by Mir. Vanderbilt and Mir. Yoakum is for $2, ,193. .292 These two plaintiffs, to- gether with Jesse c. Mcdowell of Pitts burg, owned equal shares in the Lagu- nita Oil company.
 The Doherty firm, it is alleged, ma nipulated,a n consolidation of the prop critics of the two interests to permit the Doherty firm to obtain possession of the assets of the consolidated com pany at very low figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
YOUTH DRONINS IN RISER VOIR SAVING BROTHER Harlan Gray Of Vivian Sacrifices Life In Gal
 lant Rescue

Harlan Gray, 9-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs L. G. Gray, Vivian grocery man, was drowned at II o'clock Satur- day morning after he had leaped into the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company's reservoir near Wylam while saving the life of his 13-yeaf-old broth water.
 The two boys, according to Carl's story, were playing around the bank of the reservoir when Carl fell in. Be ing unable to swim, he screamed for help and attracted the attention sf Harlan, who rushed to the edge and leapad afthf linn
 While puahink the older boy 10 the bank Harlan became stfAn leiI and went under. After raising to the top and going under for the third time he re- mained under the water, according to his brother.
 Harlan's efforts carried the older boy near enough to the tank So that he could make a landing. Unable to find aid he rushed home and notified his parents. The body was recovered after dragging the pond for more than two hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
SYNDICATE BUYS PRESTON MOTORS
 BANKRUPT PLANT
Machinery And Equipment Included-Use Of Plant
 Not Announced

Announcement was made Saturday by A. A. Gambill, head of the Gambill Realty company, of the saie of the plants, machinery and equipment of the bankrupt Preston Motor Corporation from John S. Coxe, trustee, to syndi- cate in which Frank Nelson, Jr., is locally interested.
 Neither the consideration nor the use to which the building will be ap- piled by the purchasers was made pub- lie. It was stated that, no definite program of manufacturing has been laid out, although 1t Is probable that some plant which can best use the machinery and equqipment will be To- cated here. Rumors concerning the project include the installation of q cotton mill or a furniture factory.
 This sale includes plant No. i of the Preston Mortors corporation I0cat- ed on the Vanderbilt road consisting of 42 acres of lands, office building, to- gether with one of the most modern plant buildings in the south. It is esti- mated that that the original cost of the plant was $285,000. This plant is installed with modern machinery and equipment for the manpfactnre of au. tonohiies and parts and it ia under stood that Rfeaf pDrtion of khis cnn be utilized for other manufacturing purposes.
 Plant Wen Equipped.
 The plant also has other advantages by reason of the ownership of the 42 acres of land on which it is situated being in such close proximity to Bir- mingham. It is equipped with spur line track of a mile in length and is a stone's throw from Norwood.
 It is understood that the material now in the plant for the manufacture of automobiles originally cost approxi- mately $130.O0O. This plant is ideally situated for many kinds and characters of industries. It is said that it would make an excellent cotton mill, furniture factory and hosiery mill. The plant has city water and good flow of wa ter running through the property with it's own pumping stations.
 Plant No. 2 is located in North Bir- mingham and has been operated for a great number of years. It consists of approximately two acres of land with railroad facilities on both sides and has manufactured successfully for the past of number of years turnbuckles and other appliances. It is understood that it is probably the only plant of it's kind in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
HOUSE READOPTS ! |BONlJSOVER VETO ! BY 3l3 TO 7S VOTE Party Lines Obliterated As Measure Is Enacted
 By Big Margin OUTCOME OF FIGHT IN SENATE IN DOUBT Indications Upper Cham Der Also Will Pass Meas
 ure Over Opposition
By THOMAS [. STOKES

(By Leased Wire to The Age -Herald)
 WASHINGTON, May 1.-The fate of the soldiers bonus bill now rests finally with the Senate.
 The outcome is in doubt, but the odds, according to present indica- .tions, are the bill will be passed over the veto of President Cool idge. Only the strongest possible pressure by the President on sena- tors who have already voted in fa- vor of the measure can prevent it.
 The House showed little consid- eration for the Presidents argu- ments against giving the veterans a bonus when it passed the adjusted compensation insurance measure over his veto Saturday by A vote of 313 to 7S.
 This was 63 more votes than was necessary to enact the bill over presidential opposition. No party lines were followed. One hundred and eighty-six democrats joined with 146 republicans, one socialist and one armer-laborite. On the other side were 57 republicans and .2l democrats.
 24 Switch Votes Twenty-one republicans and three democrats who voted for the bonus when the bill was originally passed, switched on the veto vote.
 According to present plans, the meas. ufe will he taken up by the Senate Monday or Tllesday Idtsle debate preceded the vote, h1t what there was included stirring speeches both for and against the Presidents stand
 Coolidge's language in fhe veto meas. ure was strongly condemned by some speakers, even of his own party, Dem ocratic Leader Garrett termed it ''in- temperate" and s.needleesly offensive to millions of veterans. La Guardia, re- publican, New York, denounced the message as an unworthy attack on the soldiers"
 Attituds Termed Courageous
 The President was defended by Rep resentatiyes Madden, Illinois, and New ton, Minnesota, who declared his at- r-Nr~~-N tr~r@A% N~-r-AAs 84AA HCAA-AOunuCu
 All interest in the bonus fight is now transferred to the Senate, where the outcome of the attempt to repass the measure is uncertain. Conflicting announcements were made by both pro and anti-bonus forces, and statistical tables are produced to substantiate the representative claims.
 About all that can be counted on now, however, is that 21 senators are certain to vote to sustain the veto, while only few of the rest are in doubt. If all senators are present and voting, it will take B votes to kill the measure, or fl more votes than were cast against it on the first vote in the upper house.
 Anti-bonus senators are hard at work trying to get the necessary number to come into their ranks, but the outcome will not be known until the roll call.
 Among those who voted to override the Presidents veto were: Represent atiye Almon. Bowling, Hill, McDuf- fie, Oliver, Steagall and Bankhead, who was paired with Representative Bois, republican,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
COOLIDGE PLANS TORESLjME WORK
 FIRST OF WEEK
Illness Rapidly Subsidies After Day Of Com
 plete Rest

WASHINGTON, May H.-Presi- dent Coolidge, after a day of all most complete rest, had gained mastery tonight over a slight bron- chial cold which had compelled him to cancel the days engagements and remain away from the executive offices.
 The President still was suffering tonight from the cold contracted two days ago, but White House off, ficials said he probably would be back at his desk Monday. He is expected to spend tomorrow in much the same manner as he did today-lounging about his room reading and sleeping-although in doing so he will break a record of never having missed church attend ance on Sunday since he came to Washington as vice president.
 An Old Affection
 The cold was described as entirely of bronchial nature and such as Mir. Coolidge has suffered from at times for several years. It never has de veloped into anything alarming, al- HaSF AtAf AAG OCNh uAHSlNdtcu ny short rest. The President has a slight bronchial weakness and frequently goes to specialist here for treatments, particularly before he makes an ad- dress that would possibly strain his throat.
 Weather conditions in Washington the past week and unusually hard work for several days are considered as hav- ing led to the Presidents indisposi- tiop. The weather has been cold and rainy for several days and on Thurs day Mir. Coolidge stood in the open air bareheaded for two hours greeting guests at a garden party at which he and Mrs. Coolidge were hosts. Late that evening he and Mrs. Coolidge, de- spite a pouring rain, motored to the navy yard to fulfill a promise to at attend a natal ball.
 Under Heavy Strain.
 The cold lso was superinduced by A heavy strain on the Presidents vitality brought about by long hours at his of flee. With legislation pouring into the White House in a steady stream from the capitol, he has been spending about nine hours day at his desk and also spent several evenings at work on his bonus veto message and other matters.
 Mir. Coolidge suffered from the cold all during the day yesterday and news paper men who conferred with him late in the day noticed a huskiness in his voice. Immediately after his confer ence with the correspondents he went to see the throat specialist he often visits and expected the cold to pass away during the night. It still was troubling him this morning, and after c. Bascom Slemp, his secretary, had conferred with him. it was announced that all engagements had been can celled for the day.
 Several pressing matters in a form of a few letters and three nominations were taken over to him by Secretaries Slemp and Clark, and late in the day he. signed a bill.
 Secretary Weeks saw the President during the afternoon and said he found him feeling much better than he had felt earlier in the day. Brigadier General Sawyer. the White House physician. called at the executive uaAEp