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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

The English lecturer who says that America has no leisure class has prob ably never witnessed large gathering listening to a soap-box orator telling whats the matter with everything.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
There's n Difference

ISamSOTl1 IltUSeTJ The people who disregard the Samson traffic laws are very care full when away from home to ob- serve traffic laws to the letter. from Hartford to Montgomery. They know they will be called to account in other places, They feel they can do as they please at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
DeIusiOns of Grandeur (Harner,S MaPazinel

Down in Southern Missouri Nose White, colored farm hand, appeared at neighbor's back door. one morning and asked for the loanNef mule to do his em- ployer's blowing. f ~ t-"Why, Nose" said the neigh .bor,. your boss has good mule. Why not use him"
 Well, suh," replied Nose, Dat mule sit in the shade all day. Jes' won't work"
 Whats the matter with him? Is he sick?"
 No, suh." was the answer. "dat mule ain't sick. He jes' think he's a gentleman farmer.". :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Rough on Strangers

(GuntersVlIIe DemOcratJT
 The parking rules in Birmins- ham are so complicated that h citizens find it difficult to avoid a fine. Strangers going to the city will certainly be haled before a court to explain why they ignored ordinance No. 1725.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
An Everlasting Advantage

The old bachelor has one great ad- vantage over the old maid. No mat ter how poor stick he may be, he needn't be afraids that anybody will think he is unmarried because no wo- man would have him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
A Serious Question
(Washington Starl

Governor Pinchots does not ac- quiesce gracefully in any effort to hold Pennsylvania responsible for anthracite conditions. This ques< tion of responsibility Is one of the most delicate of the problems of distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
When Governors Pinchot and

When Governors Pinchot and Silzer drank toasts to each other, after satir- ical thrusts at one another, at the an- nual banquet of the New Jersey So- ciety of Pennsylvania, the water may have heen technically dry, but the re- marks were spirited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
The Covered Sneeze

(Tuscaloosa News)
 There really ought to be plac- ards on street. cars and in other public places, reminding people that more than courtesy is in- volved in the covered sneeze. The simple physiology and hygiene talks in the school room, too, shouldn't overlook this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
THE PARAGRAPHERS
Night and Day
(Savannah News)

The nineteenth amendment is effective in the night time as well as in the buster day, isn't it? Why shouldn't there be ma jamas" as we'll as "pa -jamas?" l,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

A live question in municipal circles of St. Louis is whether there are too many boards. One thing may be defi- nltely stated in the case of the Mis- souri metropolis, as in other cities quite a number of its officeholders should be required to walk the plank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Kick in, Folks

Barefooted dancers have been ,danc- ing in New York church in order to show the progress of the soul. We'll, Ii 1t can be done in that way, off with the shoes!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
For More Profits

NUduSUtII JVUI HdIJ
 Smaller cotton acreage, more in- tensive cultivation and greater di- versification of crops might have made more profit for the cotton grower and would have saved them from the necessity of buying so much corn outside the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Senator Borah insists that he is not a candidate for the presidency. The senator is one of those frank individ- uals who feel impelled to stress the obvious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Activities in Realty

Huntsville Times) Activities in the transfer of To- cal mother earth indicate a most healthy and prosperous condition. It means the development of many
 new subdivisions, all of which
 goes into the making of Greater
 HuntSYille .A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
He Probably Hopes So

INeW .OrIedHS StdleSJ
 Our distinguished friend. Lloyd George, says he Is going to visit this country again incognito. Maybe he intends to return dis guised as a prime minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Becoming More Considcrate
 (Ashland ProRreSS)

The license records are said to show that Alabama has more hunters this season than ever be- fore. Perhaps sportsmen aIe be- coming more considerate 1' :, requirements of law. ~r5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
JUSTICE TRlUMrHs AGAIN
(Scott. Kan.. .Trihunel

The latest wrist skipping cpl sode in Kansas has been accom- plished by an Eldoradot jury, be- fore whom woman of that town was tried for killing her. husband. She was convicted of assault and battery. NAB
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Still a Poor Second

Heaven will never be a real success until people become as eager to get into it as they are to gain an entrance to society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
An Alabama exchange says that the

An Alabama exchange says that the very people of that town who observe the traffic regulations when they go away pay no attention to them at home. This seems to be reversing things. As rule people are more lib- eral in their views and conduct away from their home towns and neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Always a Substitute
LLouisville Courier-JournaN

Louisville Courier-JournaD
 Well, if the Prince of Wales re- nounces the crown, there is sombrero waiting for him on his Canadian ranch and a nation that will take off it's hat to, the young nObleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
A Greedy Grab

(Arkansas Gazette) Speaking of congressional pork, what about that attempt of house Republicans to hog eight of the twelve places on the rules com mittee?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
LOOKS LIKE IA BUzz SAW

While some of those governors are for state rights as a general proposition, most of them seem willing to. let the federal vovsrn ment have the exclusive right to wrestle with the liquor problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Has. supreme Faith
(Kansas Citv Starl

NhdISdS7 CIty 6tdIJ .Iel
 Representative Dyer has a. bi1I' all ready for congress, declaring that beer containing 2.75 per cent. of alcohol is not intoxicating. What a supreme faith in the ef- ficacy of law these congressman have!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
For Hnrd-Surfaced Rond.

tkAnudiuSla starr
 If Alabama citizens will get in the game and see to it that the millions, of dollars voted in bonds to build roads are used at once to build roads in every county. these roads will help and they will be the means of bringing our peo- sple to realization of the impor- tance of good roads and more money will be raised in each coun- ty with which to build system of hard surfaced roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

One thing the matter with the world is that too many people think that it can be saved from itself by the en- actment of quantity laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
A Matter of Figures
fOpelika News)

(Opelika News)
 We have several female beauties here who weigh up toward 200 pounds, and they are unanimously against this straight-line silhou- cite craze now filling columns in the fashion journals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Clever Di
Richmond imas.Disnatch1

.(Richmond Times -Dispatch)
 Diogenes was strollingl in the dark places with his lantern, when he was stopped by one who in quired: Z
 sir, are you the Athenian Nut who is looking for an honest man with lantern?,
 I'm him" said Diogenes. "who are your"
 T." said the inquirer lam your honest man." "Liar!" ishrieked Diogenes. Get out of my way! No honest man was ever conscious of the fact"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Magnus Johnson declares that rais- ing wheat is an arduous and uncertain task. He regards the political harvest as more reliable, perhaps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

With all that has been said about profiteering, the average voter seems to forget that the most prolific field is politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Perhaps, after all, the solution of the grade crossings lies in the grade schools. When communities become sufficiently educated, the grade cross, ingsawill have to go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

While congress muddles along with it's wrangling and political maneuver- ing, the consumer has to compromise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Faithful Henry

Henry" said his employer sterniy. you didn't expect me back this morning" :
 No, sir" said Henry. s..
 T suppose you are aware that when l came in I caught you kiss ing the stenographer?" And his employer glanced at him angrily.
 Yes, sir" replied Henry. with out blushing, but if you remem- Der, sir. you told me to be sure and do all your work while you were away"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

on getting Christmas present from
 that source after schedule time, if. at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

An exchange insists that there is q wave of extravaganza all over this country. This, of course, includes the permanent wave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Tha7SssS$seORCF
 @ BEARER,

Mobile had, so to speak, skeleton in her closet. It is rumored that it once belonged to John Barleycorn, who used it in his famous attempt to create the false impression of his own demise, perhaps in the hope of collect ing the insurance or something.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Uplifted

It used to be poolroom in the days
 of long ago, But 11ow it thrives and prospers as a
 Carom Studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Progress

Twenty years ago the Wright broth CTS abandoned the bicycle repairing business to demonstrate the value of the airplane.
 Today, while you search the sky for an airplane half dozen kids on bi- cycles will bump you in the spine,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Tomorrow you can open the incom- ing packages to see what additional presents you must buy Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Senor Romero, the Chilean heavy weight, is a modest young man. All he wants is quarrel with Jack Demp- sey. But when he gets it, what is he going to do with it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Harvard proposes to build football stadium large enough to seat 100000 customers, demonstrating that she is still our leading institute of higher thought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Among liquor seizures there is sell dom mentioned the seizure with which many are taken after drink of home mixture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala., post office as second-class matter under3 act Of Con- gress. March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Auto drivers in Birmingham seem to be growing daily more accurate. Leastwise, they hit more people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

"Fox hunting" writes a fox hunter, "is no sport for molly-coddle." It is also rumored that very few foxes are crazy about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

F FREDERICK I. THOMPSON. T
Evening star., 1923-02-22

silent; then Casey spoke.
II must confess to you, Rennison,
that tbe stopping Of our car ia that
mannef has me guessing. That fellow
bringing the machines together. But,
as you have said, he appeared to have
no interest In either you or me-"
There was a five or seven minute
thoughtfully.
Seven or ten. at least" Casey NUT
tered.
What is our trailer doing?"
Failing back and closing in on US,
that no other machine Is following
US. It's horn signals have been as
surtng US that all Is we'll"
Scarcely had Casey finished speak
Ing when the car turned sharply to
the right. With slackening speed it
that appeared to be little more than
an alley. Ahead OF It loomed darkly
the end OF large warehouse or
wharf. The air was charged with
the blended odors of brine and oil.
Now for It," Casey mutteTed in a
voice that was expressive of both
anxiety and warning.
The car passed quickly through a
broad. high. open doorway and onto
long. wide wooden floor. on which
were heaped barrels and packing
cases of various sizes.
ANY enemy of Seafalcon's who en-
ters here leaves hope behind" Casey
said impressively.
The only answer elected by this
covert threat was a Frightening CLEAN
at the tip of Rennison's cigar.
AS the car slowed down its head
lights were extinguished.
Evening star., 1923-02-22

no one involved in tho affair had any
interest In you or me-"
1T has delayed US q little. but that
VIII not matter much-unless the de-
lay is part Of some design" Casey
muttered. 1T may be we were held
up In order that others might have
an opportunity to come up with US"
! Our trailer will get right back on
'Oh, yes. The chaps on it know
what our route is to be. They will
keep after US. II we are followed
by any other car q warning will be
flashed on ahead through our scout
line and will be communicated to US"
other touring car that had been NOV
ing slowly ahead of 1t. Tho horns
exchanged signals.
Our pilot" Casey explained tersc-
ly, as the other vehicle again sped
on ahead.
OF another horn. Owen responded.
That was our trailer" Casey NUT
tered. We're all set for 1t again"
Rel Air Market was passed and the
car was headed toward the southeast.
Twice Rennison tried to lead his
companion into conversation, but the
efforts were unsuccessful. Casey's
former afrectation Of cheerfulness had
disappeared. His manner plainly in-
dicated that he was Ill at ease. From
time to time horn signals We're ex-
changed with pilot and trailer. These
appeared to be more or less perfume
tory, however. Casey listened atten-
lively. but the sounds appeared
neither to reassure nor alarm him.
Leaning forward, he peeTed alternate
ly to right and left or looked out Of
the window at the rear OF the car.
Patterson Park was left behind and
the car continued in the direction of
Canton. The streets became darker
Evening star., 1923-02-22

= little the worse for wear. Here
and there. visible in the electric light
which fell from an arc lamp above.
| to be seen. The low leather top had
an appearance OF rustiness a
broad featured man OF middle age,
clad in n seedy chauffeur's uniform,
sat at the steering wheel. The ton
| neau was unoccupied.
step right in, captain said Rem
nlscns companion as he threw open
the rear door. Chuckling O little, he
added: And. incidentally, might
rnention that my name is Casey"
Glad to meet you, Casey" Rem
nison replied perfunctorily as he
sank back on the seat
The door slammed and Casey set
tied down beside him.
"Right?" queried the chauffeur
All right. owen" Casey answered
cheerfully. Let her CO.
In another moment the machine
was in motion. After describing a
aeInicircle it was headed westward
toward Charles street. Along this
it moved quickly TO Eager street, into
which X turned eastward
Your train was a little late, cap
tain" Casey remarked easily. Seated
on Rennison's right, he leaned for
ward and, with his hands on his
f.
sidewalks to right and left of the
speeding vehicle.
About five minutes Rennison re-
piled. I'VE were a. little slow in get
ting through the Washington yards"
Half rising. Casey looked out OF
You have u trailer?: the officer
asked
Yes" Casey answered. He paused.
then. as he reseated himself. he
added: Yes. trailer and leader.
If any one tries to follow us we'll
loon know il. Ahead of US and be-
h nd us We have some of the sharp
est-eyed and nerviest gunmen in the
country. But these are not all who
are keeping ua under watchful care.
'setWeen this point and our destina-
tfon 200 scouts are stationed along
our course. Scarcely are we out Of
sight OF one when We come into
view Of another. At every quarter
rtie our progress is reported to head
quarters"
That's good" Rennison said ap-
provinsly. With such precautions
there should be no danger OF mis-
carriage OF your plans"
As the car approached Greenmount
avenue Casey again leaned forward.
"Signal to our pilot, owen" he di-
rected. addressing the chauffeur.
The chauffeur nodded, slackened
the speed OF the car. then laid a
hand on the. automobile horn, from
which now issued two short toots,
two long ones and a short. A ma
chine which had been standing IN
Greenmount avenue responded with
two short blasts and at once got
under way, headed southwark.
CaseyS car, swinging around the
corner. moved slowly after II.
Shall We have a long rum" Rem
nison Queried carelessly. Ticking the
ashes from his cigar.
"No---not long" replied Casey
We ought Confound the fool!
What does he mean by"
A roadster, containing two men,
just had turned into Greemount
Evening star., 1923-02-22

and badly paved, and so many turns
were made that the red tail-light Of
the pilot car often disappeared.
AT length. as the car drew near tho
again.
Automobiles are moro common in
this section, at this hour of the
night. than I would have supposed
in the last two or three minutes. All
were standing still"
"They hold friends Of ours" Casey
answered. "All are CT common types.
apd the ordinary observer would find
, nothing about them that might be
| something about each that enables
an agent of the brotherhood to iden-
tify IL quickly"
There appear to be many in serv-
ice tonight"
The rendezvous for which we are
headed is well protected" Casey re-
piled. mo matter how bold, shrewd
or numerous our enemies may be.
they cannot intrude upon the council
before which you and ! are about to
appear" He paused. then added with
unmistakable significance: Nor would
ever resourceful, to escape from the
structure we are about to enter. In
arranging for. this meeting with you
TONIGHT. our chief left nothing to
chance"
For my sake. as well as his own.
am glad that every necessary precau-
ton has been taken"
Have you had reason TO fear that
the federal authorities might learn
anything Of the business we have on
tonight" Casey asked quickly.
"No-except-well. as you know.
these days and nights are finding
them very much awake"
For two or three minutes both We're
Evening star., 1923-02-22

avenue from Madison street. For
several yards II ran beside Caseys
car, then II was seen to bear to the
left. In order to avoid a coll ision;
turned to the left. owens effort was
vain, however. The right corner OF
the touring cars collision guard
struck the left forward wheel OF the
roadster.
The shock resulting from the Inn
pact was comparatively light. Both
machines stopped instantly. Swear
ing violently the driver OF the road
ster leaped to the ground and ad-
vanced threateningly toward Owen.
Two other cars s stopped and and from on,
out Of the other. These were moving
curiously about the interlocked tour
ing car and roadster when. from diff
ferent directions, two men in police
mems uniforms appeared.
Casey, rising, was about to step
out of the car when Rennison seized
him by one OF his sleeves and drew
him back.
Stop the Army officer directed
sharply. in low voice. There 1s
no reason that you and l should mix
the drivers and the cops. Let them
settle 1t among themselves. The less
that Is seen of US the better. Better
warn your man to say as little as
serious damage done. Stay where
you are. Sit down
Plainly impressed by the soundness
Of Rennison's advice. Casey dropped
back on the seat. owen manifestly
was in no need OF the advice sug-
abuse of the roadster's driver he
made no reply. When he was ques-
toned by the two uniformed men.
however. he explained the circum-
stances clearly.
OWENS assertions were promptly
corroborated by the men who had
alighted from the two other cars.
Take the names of these wit
nesses, Hank" directed one Of the
policemen. addressing his companion.
and men in these machines"
The policeman thus addressed at
once proceeded to round up the oc-
cupants Of the neutral vehicles.
Come, now. get over to the lamp
roughly. Come along. want ali
OF you. Get move. We amt got
all night"
The policeman who remained be-
hind passed around each OF the inter-
locked machines, inspecting them
carefully and jotting down their IL
HIS directions each machine was
backed away from the other. 1t was
found that no damage whatever had
been sustained by the touring car.
The roadster's injury consisted OF a
bent mudguard over the forward left
wheel.
Apparently mollified by the dis
covery that the injury sustained by
his machine was not more serious,
the driver Of the roadster became
affable, even going 80 far as to as
sure the policeman that he was con-
tent to let the matter drop where
1t was
Both Of US were a bit to blame.
guess" he said, with an assumption
Of resignation. There's no use
making a court case Of it,
Owen nodded.
That's agreeable to me-" he NUT
tered.
We'll, get on with you. then"
said the policeman as he stepped
back.
And once moro tho touring car
started on its way.
"One Of those machines that stop
ped was our trailer, l suppose" Rem
nison hazardcd as the car moved on.
Yes" Casey answered moodily.
But I can't get il out OF my head.
captain, that there's something queer
IN this thing. There is TO question
in my mind that that roadster ran
into US deliberately"
II must confess Ii looks q BIT odd
TO me-" Rennison said, after a pause.
1T SENS fairly clear. though. that
Evening star., 1923-02-22
CHAPTER XEXN.
The aero Hour"

The New York Express, which left
Washington 1T 8 o'clock. slowed
down in the Union station. Eals
more. at five minutes after 10. being
i've minutes late Nearly u score of
passengers aliShted. among them
being Capt. George Rcnnison, l.. S. A.
Apparently looking neither to the
right nor to the left, lie stepped
briSkly to the waiting room and con-
tinued on 10 the main entrance TO
the station. Tho brim Of his hat was
drawn well down toward his eyes.
He carried l. yellow cane, with the
ferrule held upward y frowu dark
cncd his face, which woro = preoc-
CAPPED expression
Scarcely had the Army officer
passed out OF the doorway at the
trout Of the station when his gaze
was met and held by a sturdily built,
we'll groomed man, VINO, in the act
of lighting Il cigarette. had passed
out of the waiting room a few mo-
mentS before The man, a stranger
height, with long, we'll nodded.
clean ShaSen features, black hair
and gray eyes. and somewhere be-
tween thirty and thirty rive years of
tS'. HIS SUIT anu itnbtS were pldth
lie wore 4 pale blue silk shirt. white
collar and black tie ard 4 straw hat
with n black band. His glance and
carriage were iuGicativ of alertne 50
OF thought and action.
Ecnnison halted and. shifting his
sazo to the roadway. drew a cigar
case from one of his pockets. His
teeth just had closed on cigar
when the stranger. approaching,
said quietly:
"a taxi will not be necessary, sir.
Y private car is waiting"
The words thus spoken constituted
the form Of identification that had
been indicated by Rennison to Hors-
ford. Accordingly the Army man
nodded.
AT your service, sir" he replied.
, Slipping a hand under one of Rem
uiSon's arms. the stranger led him to
where Il touring car was standing at
the further side OF the stations semi
circular roadway. As they approach
ed this Ronnison noted that il had
three cars behind IL and two in front
Of il. II was Il machine cf 4 COM
mon type, but Of q model that was
three years old. Moreover. it was
Evening star., 1923-02-22

Continued from Yesterdays star,
The Army man halted, turned slow
". then moved 10 where Horsford,
now standing upright beside mis- desk,
was holding out a hand. Their hands
met. then Rernison stepped briskly
TO the door. lie bowed abruptly as
he went out
For several moments Horsford
stared abstractedly at the door which
the departing visitor had closed be-
hind him. Gaunt. yellow -visaged and
with bloodshot eyes. he had the as
pect of an aged, lone wolf, listening
TO the baying of distant hounds.
Then, after thrusting back his swivel
chair, he slowly sank to his knees
before his Ietter-cluttered desk and
hid his face in his hands.
Evening star., 1923-02-22

Continued in Tomorrow's Starr