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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-04
CHINESE DELEGATES TO
FARLEY SEE COOLIDGE

The On Leong, an association of
Chinese merchants now holding
convention in Washington, called
upon President Coolidge today.
The Chinese were greeted per-
sonally by the Chief Executive.
The delegation afterward made
trip of inspection through the
White House and the grounds.
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WOMEN
!: .DRAFTED1N
- -
ARMY DIE
Big Battle Fought With Heavy
Losses-HostiIe Forces
Advance on Shanghai
Continued from First Page.)
labor battaIions. The Americans
were unframed.
Kiangsu Troops Push
Way on to Shanghai;
Casualties Are Severe

SHANGHAI, Sept. 4.--Continued
fighting between Chekiang and
KtangSu troops was reported today
fifteen miles from Shanghai in the
region OF Hwang-Tu on the Shang-
hal : Picking railway. Casualties
have been severe since the firing
began.
Despite the demands of com.
mercial organizations the Peking
government has as yet made no
move to avert the civil war move
ment from growing more serious.
1t has protested to the Russian
embassy, however, against the en-
ployment of Russ'an aviators with
Brigadier General Lu Yung-HSi-
ang's Chekiang troops.
Advancing on Shanghai.
General Chin Sien-Yuan is COM
manding the Kiangsu troops at
Hwang,Tu. He has been adVanc-
ing slowly down the Shanghai.
Nanking railway in the direction Of
this city.
United States Warships Ready
PEKING. Sept. 4.-Foreign lega.
tons were ready today to instruct
the commanders of the foreign, war
ships at Shanghai to land marines
to protect the foreign compounds
and the property Of foreign citizens.
There are six American destroyers
at Shanghai under command Of
Admiral McVey ready for action.
Full protection Of foreign lives
and property at Shanghai was
promised the British, French, Amer
lean and Japanese legations today
by a personal representative OF the
Chinese foreign office.
This action was'a result Of the
written and verbal protests lodged
by the four powers last Saturday,
who particularly feared that stray
shots from a Chinese naval attack
on the Shanghai arsenal might hit
foreign concessions.
The representative Of Foreign
Minister Koo, who is acting as pre-.
mier, assured the foreign ministers
that General Chin Sic Yuan would
not fight unless first attacked by
General Lu. At the time the state.
ment was made the battle was al
ready under way with the Kiangsu
troops attempting to advance.
Railway traffic was reported to
be reopened as far south as 500
Chow.
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him staring back, neither in
friendly fashion nor with hostility,
but with the vexed gaze that asks
well what are you looking att
II the Prince Jf Wales decides
tomorrow to climb into a tree to
watch the polo ponies, it is vir.
tually certain that Long Islands
captains of industry, merchant
princes and men Of letters will
take to the boughs - did Tarzan
Of the LADes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-04
MILITARY PACTS
DEPLORED BY
MACDONALD
kNHtHU III A
Premier Fears Alliances Mean
Return to Conditions That
Lead To War
Continued from First Page.)

1.-THE League of Nations cannot
have authority to assure security
at the same time threatening as
we'll as being threatened by ma.
tions.
THE London conference created
a new era in relationship towards
the German and other European
states which must be sealed upon
the floor of this assembly.
Wants Germany Admitted.
II hope that, despite technical
tiles, Germany will be admitted
to the league without reservations.
suggest that this issue be taken
up at this meeting and be settled
once and for all. The Russian
situation is different. Russians
believe in revolution instead OF
evolution. Therefore, it is under.
standable why the league is not
attractive to Russia.
am here today as a pledge
that my country will use every
means within its power to widen
the influence and Increase the au.
thority Of the league"
Question Of War Guilt.
Reopening the question of war
guilt, Premier Macdonald said:
What constitutes the definition
OF aggression? The responsibility
OF defining aggression belongs to
historians fifty years after the war.
1t never belongs to politicians dur
ing a war. Arbitration is the only
solution. Are you willing to arbi.
trate, willing to explain, are YOU
afraid Of the world?
The British favor arbitration.
We can see nothing else for the
world. If we cannot agree to arbi.
trate let us return to pacts and
military alliances; let US prepare
for the next war. But we must
define the obligations of nations
agreeing to arbitrate. I propose that
any optional clause in arbitration
be closely examined by experts.
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MELLON SEES
PROSPERITY
AHEAD
Optimistic Over European Con-
ditions, As He Returns to
Treasury Desk
NfH.N4TIcNzE NEWS kEEr
BY HARRY WARD,
International News Service.

Taking up his official duties here
after two months tour Of the cap.
itals Of Europe. Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon declared today that
his observations abroad convinced
him that the European governments
were making a conscientious effort
to bring about a settlement of the
reparations problem and that tht
progress thus far gave promise ~
general era Of world prosperity
Payment of Preparations by Ger
many through the operation of the
Dawes plan will make it possible
Mellon said, for the United States
to begin the collection Of the 6,000,.
100000 war debts owed by
European nations.
To Confer With Coolidge.
Mellon planned to confer durinL
the afternoon with President Cool.
idge to report of European economic
conditions and to discuss the imme.
date policy of the United States
with respect to the European debts
and other fiscal matters involved in
the reparations settlement.
The increased buying power of
Europe, Mellon said, would counter .
balance any fear of markets being
glutted with cheap German goods
following the revival of industry in
central Europe. Already, he said
there are evidences of increased
business in Germany, while reports
have reached the Treasury that
German firms are now negotiating
in this country for raw materials.
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BANKRUPTCY PETITION
FILED AGAINST S. PEToW

Creditors Of Sam Petow, who con.
ducts a retail ladies clothing, furn.
ishings and millinery establishment
at Twelfth and G streets northwest,
today petitioned the District Su.
pren1e Court to adjudge him an
involuntary bankrupt, alleging that
he is insolvent and has committed
an act of bankruptcy by making
payments in June last to certain
creditors intending to prefer then.
Attorneys Forbes and Daniels
appear for the creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-02
OUR CLASS

The eighth grade of Henley school
lis trying in all ways to improve ltsetL
We have a president. vice president and
secretary. Everyone subscribes tor
Current Events" From this paper we
get our geography lessons. esF are set
ting aa example to the lower grades
by keeping the grounds clean, being
polite to all and doing q number OF
things that make everyone happy.
Everyone has to be careful in his
speech Cor we are graded By the way we
speak. We are now studying "The Ad-
niinistratioa of Andrew jackson" in
history. We have just finished the
Civil War" The class has seen a pic
ture called America" We were ad-
mifted for Fifteen cents. q kindness done
us By the manager Of the theater.
We have a committee that plans
morning exercises for us. They always
have something that will interest the
class. A new committee is appointed
each week. Sometimes this committee
las our principal, Mr.. Wright, TO tell
us of his travels. just this summer he
traleveled to England and Holland and
several other countries. He told us of
various things in England and spoke
of the costumes people in the different
countries wear. He says that N one
place in Holland they still wear the ofd-
fashioned costumes.
Friday, October %, we had a de-
bate on whether the library should be
in Woodrow Wilson park or not.
Halloween we are going to give a
little party. A committee has been
appointed to direct this. 1t is made up
of two boys and two girls.
THELMA SHARP, President.
Sr. s, Henley School. .. a..
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a collie dog.
Eugene Hammer, .Lisman, asks for a
knife for himself and ring for his
sister, Edith. 49,
Barbara Richards, Catherine, wants
a manicure set.
Frank Moore, 2sO7 Highland avenue,
would like to have an electric train.
Louise Brooks, Sheffield, wants a
little monkey. ~, -
Some of the other children who have
written to Chester are: Louise
Walker, York; Luella Chambers,
Athens; Florence Robertson. Pelham;
Evelyn Webster, Winfield; Sallie Lee
Ward, Winfield; Martha Wilson, Rus
sellyille; Eula Mae Peoples, Guin;
Debie knchoss, Talladega; Julia Nc
ICormack, Athens; Mildred Phillin Lis
man Charles Tyler, Admission; Blanche
Cooper, Huntsville; Annie Nyqrt1e
Barr. Acmar; Josie Mae Barr, Acmar;
Jean Scott Robertson, York; Jay.
Chappell, Powderiy; Virginia Lunsford,
Eutaw; Byrde Logan, Lawley; Eva
Albright, Wilsonville; Carrie Dotson,
Moulton; Dorothy McGowen. Sycamore;
Margaret Moore, Jasper; Max Sorrelle,
Merris; Chere Giers, Valhermose
Springs; Harriet Clark Pope, Wilson
vile; Leon Jordan, Cullman; Gladys
Childfe, Opp: Reginald Morrow, Boaz+
Annie Zulrika Glaze, Athens: Billie and
Mary Augusta Worthington, Sanford:
Fla; Roy Chapman, Acmar; Bernice
;McKianey. Golden; Mary Carter Nc
Gavsck, Tusc9mbia: Maggie Landersy
Tewn Greek; Henry Roebuek, Naples
viIle. Elisabeth Craig, Selma /; r. L.
Harrelly, Jr., Birmingham; John Rob-
:est Collins, Wedawee: Louise Marsh,
Eensley; Katherine. Louise Austin,
Inssensek; :. Hthel. Howle,. Woodlawn;
Otis. johnson, Alexander City; Price
Gibson, vinemont: Marie Patrick, Bir-
'mingham; Hsghlette Summertime,
Dothan: Sarah Gaynelf Smith. Brigh-
ton: Rounette Boone. Wedowee; Lucille
Howard, 1927 Crescent avenue Dorothy
.Carneilius, Vernon: Mary Hardin, Wal
MT Grove.
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To Alabama Boys And Girls


Do you remember the very first day you started to school?
You felt grown-up and important didn't you1 You had
shiny red apple your pocket and excited that
didn't remember 10 count the blocks in the sidewalk
as you skipped along.
Then when you reached the school, there many lit
tie and girls already there You felt lots of staring
at you you trudged the steps You wondered what
kind of an impression you making You hoped your tie
was straight your socks weren't wrnky and the shine
off your sandals You hoped awuIy hard that the
little boys and girls were going to like YOU
Didn't you? -
Today the Age?Herald begins special page for
hope you children everywhere are! going to like it.
you-every Of you-to feel that is your own
page that exactly what Is Write letter about your
kitten your school little brother
toy automobile anything else that you'd like to- and send it
of The AgeHerald. Then watch for it to be
urnted on this page Ii you write story poem
send il so other boys and girls read it. Don't forget to
give yeur and grade and school
Let's make page the very best anywhere Do
want to help me try to do 1T
Your friend, NANCY NASH
Editor of Chiidren's Page
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Postman Busy Carrying Letters To Australia

ball team has no ball to play with. So
they want Chester to send them one.
Allan Hale Allison, Coatona, wants
mingham.
Inez Elizabeth Gipson, Montgomery.
would like to have an Eskimo dog to
play with.
Elizabeth Mallory, Eutaw, says,
"Please bring me baby kangaroo"
Virginia Fence, Maysville, writes, II
want a gold ring with my initials on
it,,
Ruth Lumpkin, Russellville, would
like to have fountain pen so would
Mildred Leonard, Lisman.
Mabel Searcy, Opp. sends Chester
n birthday card and says she wants
D wristwatch.
Edith Landgrebe, Ensley, writes, 81
would like to have "a nice doll, be-
cause my club of girls is going to, get
dolls and make clothes for them. Then
we are going to give them to orphans
for Christmas"
Marie Rollin Fits, Quinton, says, 81
want you to bring me pretty diamond
ring that sparkles."
Charles Hollingsworth, Greensboro,
wants 800, so he can give poor chill
dren Christmas presentE
Lucy Tarwater, Fayeese. wants big
white dog.
Edwin Burnett, Camp Hin, writes,
81 want you b send me 'Milor SUIT
like you wore On your trip IN the
yacht"
Johnnie Hamilton, Bessemer, u just
six years old. He wants a fire truck
Judson T. Pate, BleunesviIle, wants
Chester to bring him So from Uncle
Bins bank.
Susan Thomas, RirniayhaAs, wsald
like to get a singing doll.
Mamie K. Walker, Hantssile,
would like to have a riding habit.
An PARROT, Marion, writes, would
like to have a wrist watch made out
of gold from your uncle's mime"
Julian Williams, Jr., Bellamy, wants
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Two very businessiike zn& capable
editors are Lazelle Ellis Of the BLACK
aad Gold" published by Martin
sehool) and Paula Gilreath of the
South Highland Star" OF course
each paper has a staff 10 assist the
editer-in chief. just like regular bag
newspaper. And some day perhaps these
editers will be real newspaper writers.
The staff Of the Marion school
BLACK and Gold" is rs follows Editor
in chief, Lazelle Ellis; assistant editor.
james Strange; business manager, Earl
Rooney assistant business manager,
william Williams; copyists, Ula Hobbs !;
Dorothy Clements. Gladys Chandler and
Martha Morris; joke editor, Harry
Cohen; sport editor7 Neal Adams !:
sponsors, Misses Green's, Andersen and
Gown.
The South Highland Star" has as
its staff: Editor-in-chief, Paula Gil
reath; assistant editor, Ted Green
halgh, boys athletic reporter, Paul
Duffy; girls athletic reporter, Ida Mae
Turner; parent-teachers association re-
porter, Helen Catherine Benzil; cur
rent events editor, Paul Whatley joke
editor, Charles Fennell; visitors and
personals editor, Francena Hamilton.
Grace Mason and Mary Alice Durham !;
business manager, Tilford Stevens !;
teachers committee, Opal Ashmore and
Pearl Cater.
These papers are published once a
month and are printed by group of
high school boys. There are interesting
stories and poems and clever pokes and
all the school news.
The Age-Heraid congratulates these
young newspapers
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MY LIFE STORY IN MEXICO

On November IS. 1909. I was born in
Mexico City, the capital of the Republic
OF Mexico, a city four times as large
~ Birmingham. When / was five
years old, started to school, two
and a half blocks from my home.
was in the first grade. Trying to learn
by A, B, C's. in Spanish, l would call
"a" for ''w" and I'd" for ''e."
Finally my mother took me out Of
that school and put me in a boarding
school. I went on the condition that
i'll the night my mother would come for
me and in the morning bring me back
Night came slowly for me and it
was time for the day students to go
home. 1 went out with the day boys.
Befope got home had to pass through
town where may street car ran.
had to pass the Park of Arms in front
of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Gudelu-
pa. Then ] did not go to school until
l came to the Cnit4d States.
On April 20 1915. we were all ready
for a long trip to New Orleans. On
March 10, We reached New Orleans.
ROBERT BRIBESCA,
Senior Eighth, Henley Scheol.
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america

One evening our class decided to 20
30 see America" With the permis
sion Of our principal, Mr.. Wright. we
started after lunch. We stayed until
8 o'clock. 1t was exceedingly good and
showed a very interesting picture OF
Pau. Revere's ride and another OF the
Battle of Lexington.
twas very thrilling and made every
one gasp with establishment over the
deeds that were done. The picture gaye
everyone q better idea Of the experiences
and AardHAiEs that eur 60cefathesS had.
I know WaeeFer cav the picture could
net help leviug america better.
CARRIE FRESHMAN.
Senior Eighth, Henley School
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WILLIAM BOUTERSE,
Martin School, Z Sr.

Resolved, That the AerOplane is more
useful than the steamboat.
/ base my argument, not on the pres
ent day use of the aeroplane, or the
steamboat, but on the parts the aero
plane and the steamboat are to play in
our civilization fifty years from today.
Our fast advancing civilization is
rapidly outstrinping the slow and cum
bersOme steam sat. Already American
ayiators are circling the globe to lay a
route for future travels. The post office
department is instituting a coast-to-coast
mail line, which will carry mail across
the continent in thirty-six hours.
Compare this speed to the weeks of
travel required by the steamboat.
1t is useless to for me to attempt to
quote numerous cases where the aero
plane outstrips the steamboat. 1t is
sufficient to say that the United States
navy is no longer building huge war
ships. but instead is building aeroplanes.
This single point is enough to show
that the future service of the aeruplane
moro than holds lis own against the use
fulness of the steamboat.
/ trust I have proven 10 you my side,
of the question through the striking
contrasts presented.
CHARLES KIMERLING,
Martin School, Z Sr.
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MY LIFE: IN RUSSIA

I was born in Russia September Is,
1903. Whea the World war started, /
was living in Poland Later the Ger
maas captured the town where was
living. When the Germans came to
our city, we cSuld net speak their lan-
guage aud we had a hard time get
ting along with them, IT took as about
a gear to learn their language. Later
the Polish government get control ct
Poland and here the tronble brgxn.
The soviet army tried to drive the
Polish out but they were not strong
enough. In eight days the Polish
were three times driven out bat they
stin held our city. Food became scarce
and people were afraid % 60 outside.
Many people starved to death on ae-
count Of hunger and thirst.
In 1918 we rereiveG letter with
ten dollaH in it. We bought ford and
clothes ahd later on came to America.
/ now live in Birmingham, Ala, and
win always try to be good citizen
and be faithful 10 the country which
viii be my future home.
ISADORE EPSMAN,
Sr. 8, Henie School.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-02
1.-THE PRIESTS. GARDEN"

The picture that impressed me most
while visiting the art exhibit was the
one entitled, '.Ehe Priests Garden"
Miss Carrie Hill. painted this picture
while visiting in Spain. She was in
spired no doubt by the old Spanish
tropical fruits and plants. which furnish
abundant inspiration. There are some
things left out of pictures that, you
have to imagine. As my Imagination
travels to what could be behind the
scenes of this portrait, I can easily
think chat the garden belongs 10 an aged
priest. The garden contains his choic-
est blooms and is the pride OF hin. heart.
Miss Hill did lovely piece Of work
ON this picture. In her color scheme
of red and blue, the Spanish villa
being soft cream color, which required
much technique in handling. 1t can
easily be seen that it was painted by
u real artist and is worthy to be placed
anywhere.
MARTHA STOBERT,
Sr. 8, So. Highland School. .
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FIRST CROSSING OF THE
ATLANTIC

In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, =,
Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
The sailing vessel took the lead.
Next came the steamship with great
speed.
The seaplane crossed by and by,
F1yiag nigh up in the sky.
The dirisible, the largest of all,
Civ<sed the Atlantic without a fall.
MILDRED DRAK,
Junisr Fifth, Henley School.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-02

Every day Chester Gump goes down
~ the post office in Australia, to get
the letters that the Birmingham Age
Herald is sending him. Sometimes u
is such bag bundle that he has b
carry them home IN Uncle Bins Emeu-
sine.
And then he sits down on the floor
in his room and opens them and reads
them. And oh ! He Ia having such q
hard time trying to decide which little
friends are going to get the presents.
Chester would like to borrow all Of
Uncle Bins money so he could give all
the little boys and girls what they have
asked for. But of course he can't.
Robert Greene, Ingienook. writes that
he wants a hydroplane
Bernice Martin, Haleyville. says she
wants wrist watch more than any
thing else.
Louise Marshall, Eufaula, would like
to have a pony.
Howard Gillian, Decatur, says,
Chester, you can use your own taste
about what to bring me-"
George Woody, Goodwater, writes,
81 would rather have a bicycle more
than anything in the world"
Auvel Shirley, Cordova, wants a
catchers matt.
Martha Gene Rutland, Haleyviile,
can't decide which che would rather
have; big joinsed doll -ef set Of good
books.
Louise Aaaers NsrtApst, says.
sPlease send me black SHEEP"
George Morrow, III. 38D7 Csiff
Road. is just six yeas old bus he
printed nice letter. He wants q peay
like Chester.s.
Charles Festor. TDa Thirty -secoad
street and Aye0ae G, wants 4 pair #
skates.
Venzeu Goodwin, Colusabiana, wants
O doll from Australia
Billie w. HxsEias, MrKeais.
Edith Striagcr. CsluMAMs, Mixs, and
Reagor Cseke. Haatsyi,le, HoalA like 70
have a bicycle.
Wallace Aose1y. Oerville, hepes he
gets % ril1e.
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SPEAKING ENGLISH

THhe government should pass a law
compelling every person in the United
Sttaes 10 speok English. There are
various reasons for that. If person
has come over to this country to make
it his home, he should learn to speak
our language. If he does not make an
effort to learn our language. he will
never become true American.
Persons, who come from abroad and
mugle with our people and get the
benefits of our laws and do not in
tend to learn English. are undesirable
sitizens. Foreigners of this kind should
be deported.
MARY ELLIOT,
Jr. s, Henley School,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-02
A FLOWER GARDEN

Grandmother's flower garden is one
of the most interesting places a child
could visit. Its sweet perfume and
smiling pansies make you feel like lying
down on one of the clover beds and
taking long nap.
l will tell you about its beautiful
varieties of flowers:
First, of the pansy. AS soon as you
enter this lovely place the pansies be
Gin smiling ut yeu. The goldenrod
stands up like true and honest Ala
bama man. Sweet peas, of course,
furnish perfume. The Fly. like a fair
young lady, and the marigeld, like a
kings daughter, adorn the garden.
There are a great many more flowers
ia this beautiful garden, but none as
Fair or pretty % those I have mentioned.
The secret of the beauty Of the garden
10 that grandmatherS old and wrinkled
hands make the garden.
+ MARY ELLA DENTON,
Senior Eighth, Henley School.
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AUTUMN

Skies of sapphire overhead,
Leaves of yellow, gold and red, s.
Russell earth all parched and dry:
Ripping waters Fastening by
Sweetly sing iheit goodbye song
To summer that has come and gone
JANE ELLIOT.
Jr. z So. Highland School.
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would Hike - hare n football, so I
could play every afternoon at Ensley
park."
Jack kirkland, Fforence, writes, Il
would snjey q yaiR sf Skates from you"
LESTER Primes, Huntsville, wants a
SxagoM.
/ Szsxxn za.AeEz. Cha. says his foot
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AUTUMN

The brooks trickle in q golden stream,
The geldcnrod shines in the sunbeam,
The astccs 90 the mountaiAside
Are known for their beauty far and
wide.
EVA WTNDfEAM.
Jr. s So. Highland School.