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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
Watching The Parade
By JOHN PILGRIM

When Joe Graham came to our town he didn't have a dollar-practically speaking but he had a mighty good idea. He told me last night that from his youth he had been convinced that most people didn't know what they, own, Rather, they do not know the value of what they own,e
 Not that they're boneheads,s Joe hastened to say. They just do not think"
 He got the idea because he had a fad. His grandfather had had two or three silver snuff boxes around the house ever since Heck was a pup. He thought nothing of them, grandma thought them a nuisance. and Joe's mother had always wanted to trade them in for half dozen plated spoons.
 "The first time I went to the city" said Joe, q saw silver boxes of the same sort in the window of an antique shop, and was stunned by the price. So I traded Grandpa something he wanted for the little boxes. We were both satisfied"
 He planned to sell them the next time he went to the city, but instead he grew fond of them and began to read up on the history of snuff-boxes. As he earned money he bought other boxes, just to keep. In his reading he discovered other things, as, for example, the value of the quaint glass bot ties that the early American settlers cast and the true worth of some of the first pot tery made in this country. Now he is a prosperous dealer in things of that sort.
 But that isn't the point" sad he. Il might have failed in business without inl- pairing the value of my discovery. That is that few people know the true worth of what they own, whether antiques or not. We get used to seeing things around the house. we get blind spots in our eyes
 Joe gets most of his treasures nowadays from the homes of washerwomen and serv- ants who have been given what their own CTS thought was trash. Sometimes he sells them back to the homes from which they came.
 "They look different in my windows" /" says he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
Brief Nature Studies
By J. OTIS SWIFT

Henry Esmond Christman, Delanson, send ing specimens of the great lowered trillium from Tawasenthay writes, maiing one long for wide open spaces broken only by sounds of fields and woods: This evening as l sat on pasture wall watching the shadows of the naples lengthen down the hill, heard the ringing notes of the hermit-thrush that sang beautifully in a nearby wood" In the March-April Bird Lore appeared a sketch by Mir. Christmah.
 I'm sending you under separate cover specimens of great Towering trillium," he says. One is turning pink with age, the four -petaled is a freak. while the others are natural. As to the violet found on Bur roughs Mountain and near the Beechwoods at Roxbury, we found something in gray that much resembles it, the long-spurred violet {: Viola rostrata-long-spu violet, spur one-half inch long, considerably longer than the pale blue corolla. "
 The violet grows on Whiteman Mountain overlooking the Pepacton and Woodchuck Lodge, and along the road leading to Me- morial Field, Roxbury. The Fellowship Hikers found it near Tuxedo recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
Rhody's Deadlock

Rhode Islands legislative deadlock, pro. tracted for several months, and marked dur ing the last few days by violent disorder and finally by chlorine gas attacks, is reminiscent of famous affair of more than eighty years ago in the same state. That was Doris rebellion, which, though a local incident, nevertheless had an effect upon the fortunes of the Whig party of the period. The Dorr revolt, like the present blockade in the state Legislature. grew out of an effort to effect a change in the constitution of the state
 Thomas W. Dorr headed a group of citizens who were dscontented with the existing gov ernment and it's limited suffrage. The state had, after the Declaration of Independence, retained it's old charter, under which the right to vote was restricted. After a series of mass meetings a convention was held in October 1S41, and a constitution was drafted and sub1itted to popular vote. The state government denied the right of the petitioners and delegates to this unofficial convention to put the draft before the people. A poll was taken, however and the Dorr party claimed, upon the basis of the returns. that the con- stitution had been, adopteda9 May 8, o1S42, the Dorr suffrage Legislature elected under the constitution assembled at Newport
 with Dorr as governor. The established gov ernment denied the legitimacy of the consti- tutional administration. and Gov. King pro- claimed martial law. The suffrage party ap- pealed to arms and made a show of de- fiance. Their cannon, however, failed to dis charge and they fled. Dorr escaped, but was afterward captured and was convicted of treason and sentenced to life Imprisonment. In 1852, in response to a widespread feeling of sympathy, he was pardoned and eventually was restored to the rights of citizenship.
 Such was the 'Dorr rebellion It was not long-lived and it was bloodless. But it laid the foundations for the final liberaliza- tion of the suffrage. It was not futile ges- ture. The present controversy grows out of the effort of the democratic members of the Legislature to secure a constitutional con- vention. to effect certain changes in the fundamental law. The proceedings have been lively from the outset. in January, but have finally reached climax near to tragedy. The spirit of Dorr evidently. prevails today in Little Rhody. ."--Wa ashiRgten- Star.
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nificant. It has been more OF less man. ifest ever since there was a real pros- pect of settling the reparations ques- tion. This has been reflected especially in France and Belgium, which are ex- pected to benefit more directly and with larger buoyant influence than any of the European countries. Thus there is req son to look for, improvement, not only in trade carried between the several countries of Europe, but in the export business of America.
 The best business heads of this coun- try have long insisted that general in. dustrial conditions would improve in America almost as much as in Europe when this reparations problem gave promise of solution. The problem has been a serious obstruction to industrial activity the world over. The Dawes plan, even before it's recommendations have gone into effect, has already done much to stimulate the business situation nearly everywhere. America will reap a substantial benefit from the European recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
Pursuit Of Happiness
By JOHN CARLYLE

Somebody has pointed out that even the constitution of the United States does not guarantee happiness. It guarantees only the pursuit of happiness. And the constitution of the United States is one of the most i'm portant documents in the world.
 Nothing in life ever has guaranteed us happiness. Yet few of us stop to realize that and many of us are grumpy with life because there isn't any such guarantee. Arthur Christopher Benson of Cambridge University in England, who is a very wise man and has written some very beautiful es- says, makes it quite plain that what happi- ness we get out of life is so much velvet It isn't something that we have right to, something that we are entitled to. It is something that we may get as a by-product if wc live useful. helpful lives.
 Cora Harris in her latest book, which is the story of her life, says:
 T think that one trouble is that whether we marry for love or not we expect happi- ness. I do not know why we do, because it is not promised in the Scriptures-only peace at a great price.
 Tn life it comes to us and goes away. We have no power to will or keep it."
 In another place Cora Harris says "I have always felt that to be born at all was to he elected, to have been chosen for life everlasting which is bound to reach heaven and happiness at last, as daybreak touches the dark rim of the longest night"
 So it seems that happiness may come at last, perhaps, when we are done with this life, But let us get over the idea that it is due us here and now.
 Rather our opportunity here and now is to struggle, to do our duty as nearly as we find it and understand it, to make for our selves character which shall be the proper garment to clothe us in some further man. Hesitation of life which may be opened to us.
 About the biggest thing we can learn in this worthwhile struggle is that defeats are not final Defeats are steps on the way. When we have learned that and when we have adopted courage as our platform we are equipped for life.
 No, we are not entitled to happiness as gift. We are entitled to work. That is op- portunity enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
THE WOMEN'S PLATFORM

In. recent issue of the Pictorial Re view appeared an editorial by Ida Clyde Clarke, in which she asserted that "the 27,009,000 women voters of Americs have written their platform, that it is all finished and that they are standing on it with both feet" She says that this platform has two blanks. First, women insist upon immediate national and international measures that will in- sure the peace of the world" And, sec ond %women insist that there shall be respect for law as it is written in the constitution"
 It may be worth while to analyze this in the light of figures. In the presiden- tial election of 1920 the total popular vote cast was 26.655,s66. That was the high-water mark in the United States as respects the number of votes cast in any general election. The majority of those ballots were cast by men. Therefore, it IS obvious that there are not 27 ,OO0, ,0O0 women voters in America. It may be that there are 27,000,000 women in this country: They are not voters until they qualify for the suffrage.
 There has been no gathering repre- senting the whole body of enfranchised womanhood of America. Whatever the sentiment of spokesmen for some worn- ems clubs and organizations may be as to peace and observance of law, there has been no authorized body to frame or adopt a platform. Hence the state ment of Mrs. Clarke is sweeping and appears to be founded on no sentiment peculiar to the women of the country. That sentiment in general is held by men as we'll as women. Few there be who do not. desire peace. The desire to abolish war is. not confined to women. Yet there is reason to believe that women can do more to bring about the change if larger percentage of them would qualify to exercise the franchise
 But above all the din of the political groups and the professional organizers, " says Mrs Clarke, "the voice of the American woman rings high and clear. She IS saying to national political par ties: fWe don't care how you do it. but do it. We insist on way to stop war. Show us what you have to offer j This would suggest that the women are standing on the outside with no purpose of joining in for the realization of a great boon in the establishment of per
 
 manent peace and in decentsobservance of law Do not these responsibilities rest upon both the sexes since universal suffrage is in effect? More co-opera- tion through the practical way which is open to women would produce better re- suits than by undertaking to place all the responsibility on the men. .
 There is, no more effective way for the American women to bring about the big things which are necessary for the moral, mental and material development of this country than for them to qualify for the franchise and use their efforts to put in public positions of trust men and women of capacity, courage and in- tegrity.
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benefits to the people of this state. The cost is small as compared with the pos sible practical returns. The proper training of home makers would save per haps as much money to the state as is spentgin education for most of the pro- fessions. It offers broad field not only for Ndirect economy in the purchase of home necessities, but in the practical handling and utilization of those necessi- ties. Effective training in home-making is one of the most promising means of economy and one of the most potent agencies for prosperity and contentment which the people of Alabama could encourage and aid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
The Right Word
"A HISTORY
By CURTIS 11CHOLsON


 (Find the Error in This ArticIe) The following letter has been received from c. J. Hildreth of Albany, Ala: T ask if it is correct to write a or 'an before history or historical; : as, a history of the United States or an historical novel? "'A' is changed to 'an' for euphony. It is easier to say a history and an historical novel than the reverse I claim that both the above examples are correct. Do you agree with mel"
 Modern usage calls for "a" before such words as history, historical, house, hotel and harness.
 A" should precede words that begin with consonant sound "an" words that begin with a vowel or silent "h" sound; as, a man i; house; a history; a historical; an oven ; an hour; an heir.
 About Neither" and "NOr' c. J. Wolfe, Chicago, Your valued opin- ion giving preference between the words nor and neither in the following sentence is anxiouAy awaited: At the present time there are no round trip fares in effect from Chicago or Spring field, H., to Washington, D. C., or adjacent The combination of not and nor is not only correct but it is also emphatic. Nor is the best word.
 Suggestions
 Heread the first query in todays article and then compare the following sentence with the original written by Mir Hildreth T maintain that both the foregoing ex. amales are correct"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
POLITICS AND SECURITIES

More favorable political conditions all most invariably are reflected in the price of securities, especially when important questions bearing upon future financial prospects approach settlement. The l'e- moval of uncertainty caused by contin- uance. of indefinite public policies nearly always exercises a wholesome influence on business. This is especially true in Europe, where trade relations are more intimate than they are in America. Within a brief period most of the for eign securities have shown decided ad- vances in prices, French and Belgian bonds, both eights and seven-and-a-hal which were far below par not long ago, have steadily advanced until they are we'll above par, with promise of even further rises. Italian securities are also making notable gains, while those of the Scandinavian countries, and even many municipals and industrials are going for ward. South American securities also show strong upward te4dencies,
 The situation in tNs respect is sig
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
Ride DudIey's Rhymes
A Yearning

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 Backward, turn backward, oh Time in thy flight. Make me a child again just for to- night Show me the jam on the top pantry shelf, Please let me smear 1t all over my self Lead me once more to the green apple tree. Bring back the pains that in youth tackled me. Put me again, mother, over your lap. Give me a rsp mother give me a rap No one has licked me in forty odd years. Not a blamed soul has been boxing my ears. No one has said Don't you do that again. ] miss these joys knew we'll when but ten. l miss my mothers stern words Son, I'm shocked {" I miss the closet in which I was locked. Backward, turn back. ward, oh Time in thy flight. Wallop me, mpther dear j wallop me right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
To 4 Butterfly

Stay near me-do not take thy flight A little longer stay in sight! Much converse do I find in thee, Historian of my infancy Float near me do not yet depart, Dead times revive in thee:
 Thou bring'st, gay creature as thou art A solemn image to my heart. My fathers family. Oh pleasant, pleasant were the days The time when, in our childish plays, My sister Emmeline and I Together chased the butterfly! A very hunter did I rush
 Upon the prey--with leaps and springs l followed on from brake to bush, But she, God love her, feared to brush The dust from off its wings.
 Wordsworth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
MAKING STREAMS NAvIGABLE

Recently two projects for deepening tidewater streams in south Alabama have been presented to the considera- ton of the federal government. Neither of these projects contemplated a large expenditure of money, and both of them rMpresent a decided benefit to naviga- tien and industry. The first of these was the deepening of Bayou la Batre channel, so that the shrimp, fish and oyster canneries and packing plants at Bayou la Batre would be accessible to fishing boats at low tide. At certain seasons of the year when tides are uni foInlly low the shallowness of the bar on Mississippi Sound at the entrance of the Bayou has caused great loss of time and in some cases loss of cargo. Meantime the plants must close down while await ing consignments of raw products. h. asmuch as the total value of the output of the canneries is several million dol lars year, it is perceived that here is an important new industry demanding recognition. Eventually the government acceded to the plan for deepening the Bayou channel.
 Now there comes request for the deepening of Dog river at the mouth, ..se as to present minimum depth of six
 eet. The shallows in this case lie. along
 he mouth of the river but really in the bay; for the river proper is very deep, gmuch deeper than would be required for any river craft or steamers. The traffic at present lies between the bay and veneering plant, that of the Navco Com pany, one of the largest in the South which lies at the junction of the river with two railroads The improvement would encourage the location of other plants. There are other streams and bayous lying at tidewater in this state which can be made navigabIe by the re- moval of simple bars, and which should be so favored as need arises. There are also certain rivers which are normally navigable practically their entire length, but in which a few shallows or bars seat tered here and there render unnavigable at periods of low water. It is evidently in the interests of commerce and econ omy to dredge these shallows in order that Alabama's immense heritage of nav igable waters may be fully entered into.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
"uOW THE MONEy COES"

The oldest bank in the world is said to be at Barcelona, Spain. It dates back to 1401, when bankers were mere exchangers of money. The Bank of England was not es- tablished until 1894, when the Barcelona in- stitution was almost entering it's third cen- tury. But look at the banks in the world now and see how they are spreading out. Think of the money taht keeps thsm going Los Angeles Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
VALUE OF HOME ECONOMICS


 It is stated by Dean O. O. Carmichael of Alabama College at Montevallo that more than the million dollars asked of the people of the state properly to equip that institution for a high standard of efficiency would be saved in Alabama annually through the establishment and maintenance of the home economies de- apartment as planned by the college ex- ecutives. The training of young girls, who a1e to become the future mothers and housekeepers of the state, in the business of home-making is an impor- tant factor in conservation. Millions of Ndollars are spent in home making in Ala bama every year. How to administer these great funds economically and eff ciently is largely a matter of training. Yet comparatively little attention is be- ing given to this wide field of oppor- <eunity.
 In this country, says Dean Carmichael, twenty million people are engaged in the business of home-making. It is one of the most expensive and one of the most important of all the nations occupations. -Xet it receives less training than any of the professions. Despite the demand for skilled workers in this profession, the very large majority of those engaged .i0- it are totally without training, and Ere a source of immense waste instead 4cf economy.
 lH(re lies sa opporsunity for practical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23

Commenting on the employment of fifty alienists in the Leopold-Loeb mur- der case, The Memphis Commercial-Ap- peal suggests that maybe they intend to use twenty-five of them to get the boys into the asylum and then use the other twenty-five to get them out" It's poor alienist who can't work both ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
CHARLES G. DAWES

Charles G. Dawes was born in Marietta, Ohio, in 1865. Attention was attracted to him as a child of ten months when the fam fly doctor. responding to hurry call ex- amined him and pronounced wisely, Well have to give him some epicac!' To which Master Dawes replied, "The hell you say! " After that there was no question but that he would go far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23
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Hats
Hats (By George c. Chappell)

(by George U. Chappeu) We talk of the many varieties
 Of birds, and of bees and of flowers, And numerous learned societies
 Discourse on the subject for hours, But though l have worked long upon it I've never discovered a tome That properly dealt with the bonnet,
 That crown of the feminine dome. They stick on some fur or a feather, They drape 'em in color or black, And often it's hard to know whether
 The front is the front or the back, They make em demure and girl's-school-ish, Recalling the old-fashioned poke, And often they're simply plumb foolish, Just a silly, old milliner's joke. And sometimes they're nothing, doggone lem You'd think they'd be cheap, but they're not For the prices those bimbos put on 'em Would knock you clean out of the lot But the thing that marvel at mostly
 When l gaze around on the street, Is, though the hats are crazy and costly, The wearers, God bless 'em, look sweet!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23

The Cleveland convention was not a total failure from MT. LaFollette's point of view; he got cheers from the Wiscon- sin delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23

MT. Lodge still has a few years in which to think things over and decide whether he would have changed his pro- gram if he could have foreseen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23

Paris seems to carry on pretty we'll, regardless of what percentage of the reve4ers know who is or who soon will be their president. '',-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23

It is reported that Edouard Herriot, of France, can create furor by stating a platitude. Apparently political conven- tions in America have no monopoly on that sort of thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23

That army of caterpillars which is overrunning Los Angeles will have to travel fast to keep up with the movie bug. ..--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23


 On another occasion the minister called and rode the infant Coolidge on his knee chanting:
 "Ride a gray horse to Bambury Cross, To see an old lady upon a white horse, Rings on her fingers,
 Bells on her toes
 She will have music wherever she goes" Does fiddle Callie want to hear more songs like .that?" asked the clergyman.
 T would rather not discuss 1t at this time," was the child's terse but frank reply. When he reached the age of six years and was sent to school the first day the teacher asked, What is your name"
 Calvin" he replied. What is your last name, little man?" she asked
 Coolidge" replied the boy.
 And where does Master Calvin Coolidge lve?" asked the teacher.
 Cut the talk and let's get down to busi. ness," replied the child.
 Before people knew it the boy had be- come mayor senator, lieutenant governor governor, vice president and president. They are now predicting great future for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23

His reticence in babyhood was very marked He was strictly a yes and no infant and never wasted his breath in garrulous at. tempts to make known his likes and dislikes Even when they would take his bottle away he would not commit himself on the matter When he vas about eight months old the nurse, seeking to amuse him, dangled a teeth. ing ring above his head asking, Does fiddle umpty- y-dumpkins want ums pretty fiddle teeth. ing ring? Does um?" To which the child setting his lips replied: T have nothing to say at this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-23

If the choice were left to me. whether to nave free press or free government. would choose free press.-Thomas Jefferson.