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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

\ 'ttlS morning l felt the need or some
 thing. It was hot, drippy, soggy, sour,
 and my spirits were low and quarrel some.
 Iced coffee,'' 1 said to myself.
 Perhaps coffee is as bad for tie human animal as the anti-coffee prophets say, hut it has never feazed me. Therefore, on this hot, soggy, mean morning I walked two blocks out of my way to get tall glass of iced coffee at the coffee house.
 Morning, Miss Eleanor" I said, grin ming.
 But it was not because she is sweet and wholesome and good-humored, or because she has made an astonishing success from an unpromising beginning that l walked to her place. But because she has the best coffee in town. It was only after my lowness had been assuaged by her Arabian ministraton that 1 reflected on this fact
 When her husband died unexpectedly some years ago she was left broke, with two small children and with no business training at all When I say broke I mean broke. No money at all. So she induced d real estate agent to rent her store room on time. She bought dishes on time She bought coffee on time Because she did not know the wholesalers she bought only ten pounds at time. But she did not break her rule.
 II have no money" she said. "So 1 must have credit"
 We'll she has made good. One of the mag azines told her story not long ago. Her two small children are going to a private school. She goes to work in a taxicab. She will be a rich woman one of these days.
 1 walk out of my way two blocks to drink her iced coffee. But I do not do this because she is very admirable character and be- cause it is my duty to help support her in that capacity. do it because she makes the best coffee in town
 Anyhow, that's the whole secret of sue cess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
NEW GARDEN OF EDEN SITE

Alabama is now claiming to have the orig inal Garden of Eden, and some evidence to support the contention has been discovered in the mountains near Huntsville. rare wood commonly called "Chitum wood," has been discovered on the slopes there. The only other place where this wood has been discovered, botanists say, is in the Holy Land. According to tradition, it was this same kind of wood from which the Ark of the Covenant was fashioned-Kansas City Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

In the first four months of this year, 7S1 ,179 golf balls, valued at $291 ,527, were imported, as compared with 1,341 ,OOS, valued at $56l ,O64, in the corresponding period of 1923. During 1923, official statistics show imports of golf balls into the United States numbering 2,S39,166, valued at $1,173,679. England supplied 2,674,S09 valued at '$34,- 985, and France, 42038, valued at 17,131. On the basis of the estimated consumption of 13,2O0,O00 golf balls in the United States during 1923, imported balls accounted for 21.5 per cent of the domestic trade during that participating Goods Dealer,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
London Bridge Is Falling Down"

The second gigantic structure over the Thames has been closed to heavy vehicular traffic when it was discovered lately that one of the main pillars had sunk nine inches. Waterloo bridge had to undergo extensive repairs for the same reason not long ago. Not only the bridges, but many of the great buildings of London are suffering from the vibration of heavy traffic. Westminster Ab- bey and especially St. PauPs cathedral are showing distinct sighs of tremendous strain. Around St. Paul several streets under which run the crypts and foundations have been closed to heavy traffic. It's the same in other European cities. Cologne cathedral which shows huge cracks, is the subject of an in- quiry by a commission of seventy architects, while the greatest temple in Christendom, St. Peters in Rome. though not in actual danger of collapse, is receiving careful study by experts appointed by the vatican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

Henry Ford is reported to have sug- gested that poverty can be abandoned by scattering city populations to the four winds. In such a situation the question arises whence would come the markets from which rural prosperity arises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

Political forecasters who have habit of introducing their predictions with, "Pm neither prophet nor the son of prophet" can't hold candle to the Chi cago weather-man who said that there was to be no summer this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

It has been noted that in view of cer- tain unexpected conditions in Europe within the last few years, "dollar diplo- macy" has commanded considerably more respect than formerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
Making Sure

Stella: Anna Belle must be dreadfully in love with her husband. She phones his of flee at least ten times every day"
 Grace: That doesn't sound like being in love, dear. think she's suspicious. Mrs. Sydney Kuhn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
Good Enough

Mrs. Blackstone Does your husband ,un- derstand you, my dear?
 Mrs. Webster: II think he's beginning to. He increased my allowance last week.-Frank Conrad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

General Dawes says that his will be a campaign of brass tacks, which suggests that his prospects may be punctured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

The popularity of Ma Ferguson was emphasized by attendance upon her party of twenty thousand persons at Temple, Texas. Still, party is party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
Call the Doctor!

Little Johnny on the floor Spilled some crude petroleum, Bridget skidded through the door, Now she's down with the inoleum.
 Jay B.lIden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
Unpublished Letters of Famous Mel

OHPuDI101Iou 11oCuo1N UT a'11IOus 11oII The Jazz Music Co.,
 Rome.
 Gentlemen Please send me by messenger the following:
 Seven boxes of rosin,
 One G string,
 One chin-rest.
 The fiddle bought from you is peach" and also those latest dance numbers. Send me bunch of music too, if you have any more late stuff. lease don't include "Yes, We Have No Bananas" as you sent that number to me five different times before. If you do, I'll burn Rome, and I'm not joking, either. Truly yours, NERO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
A Valid Complaint

Being twin ain't so bad, said small Will lie, if you don't have to be it with girl.
 But since sis took to wearing a French bob and knickers, folks keep me mad all the time by asking which is the girl.-Mrs. N. A. Garner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
Frying Pan and Fire

Ted: When you're in love your girl often has you guessing"
 Ned That's nothing to when you marry Der and she has you guessing all the time."- Irma Oaches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
EFFICIENCY ON FILE

Another mistake ah efficiency expert makes Is in thinking steel file case is more important than waste basket.-Ohio State Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

The Germans now have an opportu- nity to apply concrete business instead of abstract philosophy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

In the average barber-shop of this day the former rule of First come, First Served" seems to have been considera- bly, modified by "Women and Children First"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

If the choice were left to me, whether to nave free press or a free government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

His eyes take on the aspect of a Eeapoli- tan sunset, his nose assumes the general appearance of Socony station, his throat becomes as a burning brake and from the neck up he feels like the second day of the Chicago fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
Over the Phone

She; Dear, am having trouble. You had better come!'
 He: Whats wrong, engine trouble?"
 She: No, the horn won't blow.'-Y. Lin vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

Telephone (private branch exchange connect Ing all departments). Main 4s00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OF NORTH AMERI- CAN NEWSPAPER ALLIANCE IE ALABAMA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PREss-The As. sociated Press is exclusively entitled to the use Tor publication of all news dspa tches credited to IT, or not otherwise credited in this pa per and also local news published therein. All rights or republication of special dispatches are also reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
HKy Mz FUN zk9 5En SHOP.
 2E <I4XS0N H1kzI4[Z sjZZ2EZL.

WALLY THE MYSTIC He'll Answer Your Questions, Somehow If you're in doubt on etiquette, Or if you argue OCT a bet, If love bangs make you melancholy, Just write and tell your grief to Wally.
 Still Unsettled Dear Wally: Tell me, is it right To kiss a gentleman good night? I'll do whichever way you say.
 Yours very truly, Dear Ethel: On this mooted point Authorities are out of joint. Some praise the custom, some deride; So let your conscience be your guide.
 Pass the Buck Dear Wally:
 A boy friend of mine Has asked me out with him to dine. I cannot read French menu. What shall I do? A..-
 Yours, INA SKEW. Dear Ina:
 Do not worry, dear, When George, the waiter, wanders near.
 You order for us both, Old Thing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

Hay fever is terrible thing even when you don't have it. It takes normal man and makes him part man, part wet firecracker and part static disturbance. He looks little like human being but he acts and sounds like an overloaded motorcycle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
She Nabbed Him

Flubb: "Bilkins used to boast that his lovo for pretty girls was just a passing fancy, but l hear he's married now.''
 Dubb: Yes, he fingered too long in pass ing the last one."-John H. Ames
 iCopSrirht 1924 RsnroduhInn fnrhida.n,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

Hay fever begins to appear about the middle of August in most parts of the United States and in all parts of the breathing sys- tenn. It is said to be caused by pollen from the weed and goldenrod, but many people claim they get it from contact with hay, horses, dogs and cats. Some people are so susceptible they can contract it from soda fountain straws, rocking horses, iron dogs and cat fur masquerading as mink or sable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
TIE AlABAMA|
 2ZsgzHA1PRESSI
PINIONS OF OTE1E$2

Birmingham No Birmingham is no piker.' Even when the cashiers down there default. they take all in sight.-Gunters- vile Democrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
Watching Tue Parade
By JOHN PILGRIM

THIS morning I felt the need of some
 thing. It was hot, drippy, soggy, sour, and my spirits were low and quarrel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
rAkagONCE 07gD. OVER
Hay Fever

I LAY FEVER is what GenesaEesh esherman
 had in mind when he described war.
 Once again it is in .our midst and worn looking natives are to be seen on all sides going through the spasms of green hand peeling raw onions in a gale of red pepper while suffering from grippe, asthma, Spanish influenza. scarlet fever, general debility and great personal bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

NEWS BuREAus-washineton,B 800 Davidson Building; State Capital. Montgomery Journal Building; Tennessee vc!ley. Decatur Daily 5undingi Tuscaloosa, News Building; Jasper. Aoui in Eagle Building: Anniston, Star Build ing' Gadsden. Journal Building; Muscle Shoals. Tr-Cities Daily Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

The National Hay Fever Association vii now rise and sing the national anthem By coudry tis ob thee
 Swede lad ub libuddy Ob dee sig.
 Lad where my faders died Lad ub. da bilgrib's bride
 Frub etbery mountain snide Led sneeZeS rig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

"I.orae Beautiful" fin the Country.--"Hom Beautiful movements need not be confined to towns. There is just as much need for such work in country communities as in the towns. and once the interest in home beautifying is aroused in rural community the people will quickly enter into the work heartily. ."--An- niston Star. ,f1n4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
THE ACE-HER AED
FREDERICK L THOMPSON. . PRESIDENT

Entered Birmingham. Ala post office second natter act of Congrsss. March 6. 1872
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
FEWER GOLF BALLS IMpORTED

tcoDyriGht. 1924. RsDrOduttIon forbidden,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

By carrier. where carrier delivery is main- tained: zoe per week. S6c per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04
There are three stages of hay fever:

There are three stages of hay fever:
 Stage No. 1-The victim experiences q burning sensation in the eyes, nose and throat; he becomes feverish, peevish, irrita- ble, Respondent and dyspeptic: he sneezes violently at intervals of twenty seconds, has pains in the head, neck, chest, back and legs, loses interest in life and hates his wife and family.
 Stage No. 2-Same as No. 1, except that the patient develops neuralgia, tonsilitis, con- gestion of lungs, kidneys, liver and heart trouble, aching ankles, fallen arches, mus cular rheumatism, mumps, chicken pox, epi- zootic, salt rheum and rickets. At this stage he becomes violent in his denunciation of everything, including the government, and his stenographer. He even becomes irritable to his bootlegger. The outstanding sensation at this stage is that of having swallowed a yard and half of smouldering rope.
 Stage No. 3-The patient begins snapping at horses, automobiles houseflies and the neighbors' children. It is important that he be watched for rabies.
 Treatment: Keep in a cool dry place and have the handcuffs ready. Soothe the victim with the hay fever barcaroles, Sweet Asthma, Ben Bolt," 'Yes, We Have No Ba- nanas," and Mighty Like a Nose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

Hay fever is one malady that needs no diagnosis. When you have it you know it. And all your friends know it, too. You re- turn home some evening feeling in the pink of condition and get up in the morning feel ing like burning ship with a cargo of woolen sweaters and looking like the inspira. tion for a reunion of the State Firemen's As sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

Greenville's First Bale.-Greehyille would have had bale of the new cotton before this, but for the fact that the gins are not yet in operation and will not be for some days yet. One farmer told us that he had bale already picked out. He was in no hurry to have it ginned just for the honor of being the first, as, it is not customary to get a fancy price for it now.-Greenville Advocate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-04

SUBSCRIPTION RATES-By mail, payable Ia eofance' In United States and Canada. Daily ana sunday one year. $500; six months, $40O: lnfee months $2.26: one month. s5c. Daily only: one year, S6.6o; six months. S3.25: three months $17S; one month, 75c. Sunday only: Uhe year. s2.so: six months. S1.5o; three months. 1sc; one nonthh. 25c
Evening star., 1924-10-14
CHINESE PRISONER
LEAVES DEATH ROW
Supreme Courts Grant of
New Trial Gives Hope to
Ziang Sun Wan.

"Gallows lane" as the District jairs
murderers' row" is known to in
mates, lost tenant last night.
Llang Sun Wan. young Chinese stu
dent, who has slept in cell on the
tane since his conviction for the kill
ing of DR.. Ben Sen WI, January 80,
1879. at the Chinese Education Mis-
sion House. was removed to the first
tier of cells following the granting
oi new trial yesterday by the United
States Supreme Court. which set aside
the confession signed by Wan, one of
the prosecutionS elements in his trial.
Wan. known as an intellectual at
the Jail and called ''model prisoner
by Maj. Peake. the superintendent, is
10 De made a tier-man, subordinate
trusty' position at the jail.
Not Demonstrntive.
He was not very demonstratiVe
about the new light which the high
est court has thrown about his case
He was quiet and reserved. but
through the Veil of retirement evil
dence could he seen by his fellow
prisoners that he was pleased. lie
smiled al his erStwhile neighborS and
nodded cheerily as he passed out OF
the cell-walied lane, into which Doth
he and his counsel. Attorney james
y. o'Shea, are hoping he may never
have to walk again.
Attorney O'Shea. receiving con-
-ratulationS from colleagues and
friends. on winning in the United
States Supreme Court Il fight of five
years standing for the notification
Of Il confession he claims was OBJ
tanned by police under mental tor
ture and dureSs. refused to make
any statement regarding the case.
Principal Witnesses Dead.
1t is known. however, that the de-
Tense looks upon the fact that the
late Maj. Raymond Pullman chief of
police and the late Oscar Mckimmie.
policeman, who were important
prosecution witnesses in the trial of
Wan. have died since the last trial
as an advantage to the prisoners $
case.
In case a new trial is actually held
the links III the prosecution chain
OF the ease supplied by these two
will be absent How much this Will
weaken the chain of evidence, how
ever. is admittedly problematicai, it
was said.
AS for Wan. he sits today i'll his
cell. reading, as has been his wont
since coming TO the jail. but there is
a new brightness about him since the
overhanging pail has been removed.
Evening star., 1924-10-14
PASSPORT FORGERIES
CHARGED IN GERMANY
Wholesale Selling of Certificates
Causes Close Watch on Pro-
spective Emigrants.
Ry tho Associated Press.

BY tn" Associated Press
BERLIN. October 14.-WhOlesale
forgeries of papers authorizing emf
grants allegedly German to enter the
United states are charged against an
American and Pole now under ar
rest. 1t is alleged they manufactured
and sod to Russians. Poles and resi-
dents Of the various Baltic states who
Were smuGgled into Germany docu-
mentS representing them TO lie Ger
mans entitled to enter America as
farm SuperintendentS or near rela-
tives, of persons already there.
The fraud also extended tn n Ger
man office near the Polish frontier.
" here a minor official certified that
prospective cmigrants to America who
had just entered Germany and had
never held Il hoe We're German farm
supcriutcud"ntS or had been agri"Hl-
turiStS for years. The prdcti"n has
been so general that the American
consulate now is iuNeSti eating every
paper at its source. II has been found
thar birth certificates. doctors c"rtiti-
Gates and consular permits to sail for
American have been ali forged in many
cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
TX. LEE SHARES
 OPENING EVENT
Smashes 297 Of Possible 300 Clays In Close
 Shoot

DAYTON. Ohio, August 25.-T. K. Lee of Birmingham, Ala, won the open ing event of the national trapshooting meet of the amateur trap shooting as- sociation here today with 297 out of q possible 300.
 The event was scheduled for POO tar gets, but Lee and A. R. Chezik of Minot, N, D., were tied at 19S at the end of the regulation shoot. Lee then made one more target than did Chezik,
 The opener was known as the per ,msnent home introductory, in honor of the dedication of the new national home here today.
 The events will last, all week, the first national championships being de- cided tomorrow,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26
YOUNG DILLON WINS
 BOUT ON FOUL BLOW
McGinty Matched For Scrap With Jimmy Finley
 For Next Monday

ing Burke into close range and beat ing him badly on the exchange. The third was a draw, but Burke had an edge in the others. Stevens ineffec- tual covering up cost him dearly, Burke tearing the gloves from his foes face OH numerous occasions and landing hard.
 Joe Resha and Young Adams bat tied to a bitterly fought draw in the preceding four rounder. Adams open ed strong and had Resha goggle-eyed in the second, but the latter stayed with him and came back very strong. He was pummeling Adams all over the ring at the last gong.
 Young Smith whipped Joe Rich by shade in another torrid clash in the curtain raiser. Smith looked the part of the winner most of the time, his better condition telling, but Rich made 1t highly interesting for him.
 All the preliminaries were. excel lent scraps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-26

Shipped like a flower from it's stem, Jack Dillon of Louisville last night fal- tered midway in a rattling exchange and slumped grooming to the B. A. c. floor. He had caught in his groin, with possibly serious injury resulting, left hook from John McGinty that slipped off his own left, and had won a fight on foul.
 This sudden whip-snap ending left the spectators silent and bewildered. It was at first announced that Dillon would continue, but he was evidently in great pain; and such a course was q physical impossibility. A doctor substaptiated the Louisville fighters actions. There was no shadow of doubt that he was badly hurt. The alumi- mum protector he was wearing was bent.
 There is just as little question that the much discussed lick was accident nl.. McGinty had been hitting low from bis very effective crouch all through the brief battle. But this one would have landed in perfectly fair terri tory had not Dillon's own sOuthpaw been in the way.
 It came with the former local well ter just hitting his stride and appar- ently well on the road to victory. The light was in so early stage that pre- diction' is of no value; but Johnny had a clear margin at the time and was getting better every minute.
 Dillon opened aggressively and half way through the first round led on points, McGinty's timing was off and he missed swing after right swing that would have been q haymaker. He | fnIfnA hfVNoalf ykak aA l.. way point of the stanza, though, and it was his by a very slight margin when Dillon swiftly retired into his defensive shell. McGinty's showering One-two punches found elbows and shoulders always in their way, but his carrying the fight gave him the round.
 In the second he kept up the good work, two hard right crosses reaching their destination, while his left was constant flickering menace that both cred Dillon q great deal. The second chapter was about a minute gone when the concluding smack was struck.
 It was announced just before the fight that McGinty will meet Jimmy Finley here next Monday night in n ten-rounder. This is doped to be a corking tangle and should draw as well as yesterdays scrap, which filled the house.
 Tom Lacey threw Max Scholder after pretty match, slamming on a body hold after they had divided the first two falls. Seholder took the initial one, but Lacey came back strong anal nabbed Max with slambang headlock that admitted no wiggling.
 The semi-final boxing match went to Red Burke on his height and weight advantage over game little Danny Stevens. Stevens made a splendid bid in the fifth of this six rounder, draw