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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Forum, Of The People
Isemorinr Hats In EIevators
Fditor of The re-Herald ::

To the Editor of The Age-aerald:
 There seems to be some conflict of opinion as to what should be done in the matter of removing hats in elevators In one building we are requested not to remove our hats be- cause we are liable to spread disease by so doing. No doubt many a pretty "mop-iop shudders as she sees hat raised in intended courtesy to her, and sees in imagination a host of malignant microbes descending on her defenseless head. Belinda's distress was small when the remorseless shears, as de picted by Pope bereft her of her flowing locks, compared with the fear of the danisel in question. suggest that only those wear ing a blue badge, showing that they have been duly examined by a competent physi- clan and passed as sound. remove their hats, and then only when space permits.
 But joking apart, it would be best to keep hats on when elevators are crowded, and remove them when there is ample space. W. H. DORCHESTER,
 Birmingham, Ala, April 9, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
The Right Word
Under The Pictnre
By CURTIS NICHoLs0N

(Eind the error in this article)
 "This is a picture of Ruth and me-" Of course the foregoing is correct. Therefore, it would be correct, with such thought in mind, to write underneath picture, Ruth and me" This explanation is for the bene- fit of Henry J. Haecker and Malcolm Cava- naSh,
 . But suppose one was to have in mind the following: Here are Ruth and I as we appeared on the sofa, holding hands (Mr. Haecker drew a very realistic picture of such a possible situation), then it would be cor rect to write Ruth and l."
 Mir. Cavanagh wishes "The Right Word'' also ito prove that when q choir is ferried across river it is correct to use plural verb as, The choir were ferried across the river" Mfr. Cavanagh continues. "A ehoiE is only one choir. So, therefore, it was fer ried across the river. But the choir of St. Paul's and also that of St. Luke's gave Q sacred concert lately, and they were very much praised by the musical critics"
 Of course a plural verb should be used with the word choirs. But this fact does not imply that plural verb, cannot be used with the word choir as, The choir were very restless. The choir were going on a picnic Therefore, they were ferried across the river (the choir were ferried across the riyer). If Mir. Cavanagh or any one else does not yei feel satisfied on this point, "The Right Word will gladly entertain further discus. sion,
 Yesterdays Error
 Wrong When n reader expresses their opinion ..
 Right: When a reader expresses his opinion l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Signal Victory For The Utility

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Much dissatisfaction and disappointment is expressed over the settlement effected be- tween the city and the street car intereste by reason of franchise rights and conditions of service therein contained. The city, in making this settlement, undoubtedly had the power to dictate the terms. which, in addi- tion to receiving money for the use of it's streets, embraced the right to demand as a prerequisite to such settlement the following conditions:
 1. The cancellation of its contracts now in force granting perpetuity to a large DOT tion of franchise rights, in exchange for the renewal of all franchises for a further period of thirty years from the expiration of the present fhirty-year contract.
 2. Taking over and operating the Tide. water line as an integral part of the whole street railway system without it's curtaik ment, change of routing. or division.
 & Require paving of it's tracks on streets which are paved.
 Be it remembered that the B. R., L. & F, Co.,, in taking over the Tidewater line, did promised to give first-class. service and free transfers, and now that it is found not to pay an immediate profit, no matter what it's future might promise, people having invested in property all along this line and it's patron age ever-;ncreasing, it desires to wash it's hands of this obligation by casting off the Tidewater responsibility and, as a condition to its operation, cut it up into two separate divisions, changing considerable portions of it's right of way to suit it's own convenience all of which will greatly discommode and is to the material detriment of a large number of it's patrons.
 It was manifestly within the scope of its power for the city commission to have ex- acted the condition that the Tidewater line become and remain a component part of the entire system without the proposed division and changes of route.
 It appears from the reported conditions arising out of the settlement that the com mission has allowed itself to be outwitted and outgeneraled by the street railway in- terests-they having gotten practically every thing they have goDe after, giving nothing in return that the city could not have re- quired of them anyway, had the commission stood out for the peoples interests. There fore, the very pertinent question arises Whom does the city commission represent?
 Far from being a victory for the city, on the face of the settlement as reported, it is an important victory for the utility, the ac- tion of the commission is indefensible, and q complete surrender of the peoples rights which they were elected to represent and protect. G. W. BRIDGES,
 Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Great Work of Southside Church AL TrIL.. .e F1l,. .o uA-nIA,

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 A few days ago l was reading in some northern paper of a great revival meeting that had been carried on by eight churches in the little city of Bradford, Pa. This meet ing had attracted much attention on account of the fact that some 2,500 persons had joined the eight churches participating. There came to my mind that here in Birmingham in one of our greatest churches a meeting had been carried om by the pastor alone, and that in ten days time eighty-four persons joined his church. Rev. Dr. J. E. billiard is the pastor to whom I refer. He held serv- ices only at night, on five week days. Those who attended these services can cheerfully attest to the power of the sermons preached by Dr. billiard. If pastors in Bradford had enjoyed the same reward in proportion there would have been about 4,500 accessions there. In listening to Dr. billiard we are reminded of the eloquence of Talmadge, the fervor of Wesley. the logic of Calvin and the power of Sturgeon.
 Yet, without great fuss or confusion he has carried on this campaign for the redemp- tion of human souls, in turning people from the frivolous, time-wasting and inconsequen- tial pursuits, to the thoughts of the Supreme Being and Creator of our future destinies, and to the certainty of an eternity.
 Dr. billiard and his great church, the Southside Baptist, are valued assets to Bir- mingham This church has almost 5000 members, and is still growing. On last Sun day there were 1 ,5S2 in the Sunday school sessions in all departments. The Sunday school has Overflowed all rooms previously occupied as well as the main auditrium of the church, and more property has been bought in the-rear of the main building on which it is planned to erect a suitable annex.
 The Mems BiSSe class now almost fills the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Jacks Second Trial F The second time that Jack proposed ae Twas really a surprise, Though still I-gossips so supposed . Found favor in his eyes. His first ayowal, months before, I'd treated with disdain, And laughed at him the while he swote He'd surely try again. The second time that Jack proposed I never said a word. Though to assent I'd grown disposed, I simply overheard By accident his earnest plea, While in the waltz's whirl; The second time twas not to me, But to another girl .se,
 Roy Farrell Greene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Readers are requested to contribute. All humor: epigramS tor humorous mot toes). jokes,. anecdotes. poetry, burlesque, satires and bright sayings of children must be original and unpublished. Ae- cepted material will be paid for at sched- uIe rates, which will be furnished on ap- plication. All manuscripts must be writ ten on one side of the paper only, should bear the name of this newspaper, and should be addressed to the Fun Shop, care Age-Herald. Unaccepted contribu- tions cannot be returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Local And Personal

Local And Personal &
 Friends of Uncle Joe Whetsun will be grieved to learn that he was brutally' as- sauited by couple of highwaymen Satur- day night, but was not killed. s4 E Silas Foddergrass is out on the streets after having been confined to his house for six weeks with broken leg much to his friends relief.
 Felix .Stonebruise has received his badge and instruction book from the iNeversleep Detective Agency, and is now looking around for something to detect. As . starter we might find out what has become of the sol diers monument fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

been too much, indifference and neglect by America towards this great international sit uation. America has failed to enyision her own opportunities through re-establishment of normal industrial conditions abroad. The Dawes report will have proven of worldwide service if it awakens America to the duty she owes herself by offering every proper aid in putting Europe on her feet. ce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
HE AGE-HERALD
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FREDERICK I. THOMPSON. .... .PREs1

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

that the depsftment under the former attor- ney general did notffunction either efficiently or conscientiously. The people want the truth brought out, humiliatfng though it may be, for its effect upon the .clean-up situa- tion, and for it's future benefits in the public service. The citizen who thinks more of his country than he does of any political party realizes what complete exposition of the whole situation means to the public veal, and hence his sympathy with every proper purpose and effort to turn out finished product in this job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
The Once Oper. ..
Tho Presidsnt And The Hand }ke.
sy !. !. rHIILIrs

Tho PrcSfdent And The HhfNsHufhrs President Coolidge has abandoned the time honored custom of shaking hands with wis itors. He shook wit ha prominent Washing: ton official the other day and when ke opened his hand found a thumb and two fingers missing!
 The president's attitude is that he can't be too careful these days and that the way things have been going on it is only horse sense for every man in Washington to keep his hands in his pockets.
 From now on President Coolidge, instead of shaking hands with visitors who flock to the White House, will keep quietly at work at his desk allowing them to file through and look at him., Line forms on the right Pos itively only one look to a customerg Pass out quickly, please! And no remarks !.
 This is further proof of Caivin's courage. No other president in history has been brave enough to depend entirely on his looks for support. sso7a
 The president has a conviction presidents are put in office. to act as chief executives, not as pump handles or social secretaries.
 Will the people of America meekiy submit to being deprived of their hand-shakes? Will they stand for the withdrawal of this time honored privilege of every American. What's a president of the United States for if not to shake hands? z5
 Next thing you know our presidents will be refusing to ride in locomotive cabs, pat little children on the heads at railroad sta tions smile on fond mothers, and doff their hats from platforms and automobiles. They may even refuse Thanksgiving turkeys 1! Whats the country coming to?
 Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln. Mckinley, Cleveland, Roosevelt and all other presidents shook hands with all corners. y Roosevelt shook hands with centipedes, cigar store h. dians and eight-day, clocks He couldn't pass a hand on sign board without shaking it. Teddy was a two-fisted hand-shaker. | His only regret wns that he did not have more hands with which to shake for his country.
 fsH
 Taft not only shook your hand but gave you a two-gallon smile. Wilson shook hands with everybody except Senator Lodge. Col. Harvey and Jim Nugent President Harding shook hands with people who would have stolen his cuff links.
 The country is agog over President Cool idge's shattering of tradition and the real is sue in the next campaign may be Shall the president shake hands?" The voters may in sist upon hand-shaking plank in the plat. forms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
PUMP FIGHTS DIPTHERIA

tiny electric suction pump is the latest scientific weapon against Inc socurge of diptheria. By means of tho pnmp passage is opened in the throat of sufferer, per. hitting the insertion rof a silver breathing tube. This little inssrument, which is the invention of Dr. H. Its Eynah of New York City is expected to silye thousands of li1eB every year-Popuuar Science Monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

lower auditorium of the church, its nainbers always maintaining their enthusiasm through the energetic efforts of such leaders as. Hale, Hutchins. Twining, Ashton, Bashinsky and many others. Professor P. P. Burns as a teacher has a remarkable command of Eng fish which he uses in interesting interpreta- tion of the Sunday morning lessons
 In spite of these numbers there is room for more. That is why I appeal to you. Mir. Editor. for this little space, to remind our neighbors in Birmingham of this great institution, the Southside Baptist church, its pastor, Dr. billiard, and all the workers, and to invite them to visit us and join with us.
 ROSS C. SPEIR,
 Birmingham, Ala, April 25, 1924,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Grateful For Aid Rendered

To the Editor of The Age-HeraId: s2tn The post office employees appreciate the interest that you have shown in their fight for an adjustment of their salaries, and we want to thank you for the able. editorials that have appeared in The Age-Herald
 W. o. VICKERY, Chairman of Alabama Post Office Eimployes Birmingham, Ala, April 25, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Frenzied Finance

Frenzied Finance
 "A Triolet) What goods our budget The darned thing won't budge? Perhaps we misjudged it, But what goods our budget; When twist it or nudge it, :. Its figures won't trudges What goods our budget. The darn thing won't budge!
 Molly Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
GENERAL INSPECTION

"Nvho is that?"
 Applicant inspecting flat" And those rubbefing in the hall: Tenants inspecting the applicant Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Had Not Occurred To Him. Some igno- ramus wishes to know why they sell two pants suits It had doubtless never occurred to him that men do not sit on their coAta much, some of them not at all.-Talladega Daily Home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Opinions Of Other Editers

' The Practical Side or It.-Another thing we need in these times is more girls trying for the baking and sewing clubs and fever entrants in the beauty contestss--Picksns County Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

The, most fruitful activities of some offic holders is picking plums from the politics pie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
The NTask-q.Raid.

The NLaSk-q. Raid!
 First Comet Put on your gas mask"
 Second Comet: ''Why?'
 First Comet Were approaching the earth and congress is in session. :, -Benjamfn DeCasseres. (Copyright, 1924. Reproduction forbidden) )
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

The trouble with the living that the world owes you is that it will not be accepted as collateral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Having cancelled his sleeping reservations at Cleveland, Hiram Johnson perhaps de- cided to compromise on being wide-awake observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

AndaIusians Have Enterprise. Andalusia is the only town of it's size in Alabama which has . daily newspaper. But Andalusia folk have enterprise and they believe in Andalu- sia and they show their faith by attempting large things for Andalusia. -Andalusia Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Verses And Reverses (By Samuel Hoffenstein) )

Verses And ReveFses
 (By Samuel Hoffenstein) 1 Sleep, my little treasure, Sleep, my little tot; Mamma needs some pleasure Which rocking you is not; I love your little ways, dear, Your body pink and white. But you have mama's days, dear, So go to sleep at night
 2 A little dachshund used to say, Things grow brighter every day Sieet or snow or mist or hail, wag an optimistic tail Little dog, you're not the first Whose hopes have gone from bad to
 wurst! &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Considering the extent to which they must assume the defensive, the G. o. r. Keynoters have a man-si1e job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

The Philippine independence petitioners who went to Washington with a fund of $500 900 will receive at least encouragement in freedom of expenditures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

With Borah, Dawes and Pershing mem tioned as possibilities for the yice-presi- dency, the public may wonder if there isn't a chance to inject some action into the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
Brief Nature Studies
By ,. OTIs eWIRT

Tn swamps and wet woods where Csbele. the Nature Mother. has wandered from her mountain caves looking for hepaticas, spring beauty and early crowfoot, is sudden flush among tree-tops where red naples break into scarlet, crimson or yellow flowers. It'is said that on spring nights Cybele goes through the forests to meet Attis, beautiful god of vegeta- ton and young life. She is accompanied by adoring Corybantes, Curetes and Dactyli dancing to the music of Pan and the hylas, and lighting her way with torches. ,g.
 Where she finds. the youthful god aaf re- incarnation waiting for her under the swamp naples. the trees break into ruddy blossoms in the light of the torches and are found in bloom next day.
 Attis was born of a myrrh tree, and when he was killed by a wild boar his spirit en- tered a pine. Or was it the balsans fir ? Where his blood fell on the ground violets and the crowfoot, Adonis autumnalis, with scarlet flowers, naturalized here from Eu- rope sprang up. Myrrh is an aromatic resin obtained from Balsamea myrrha of Arabia. The myrrh of the Scriptures was myrrh com pounded with lsbdanum from the Cistds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Perhaps the Pittsburgh justice of the the peace who decided that chewing gum is d drug based his theory on the sticking qual. ity of the habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

This is further proof of Caivin's courage No other president in history has been brave enough to depend entirely on his looks for support. gsoa9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Need For Auditorium. Eyeryhcdy should encourage the building of Masonic temple in Pfattyille. With an auditorium to seat 1000 people it will have far-reaching meaning. The Progress believes that such, an auditorium will bring about a greater spirit of co-operation.--Pr -Prattville Progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Two Characters In Search Of An Author
 Peg I took beauty nap this morning" Meg: Really? What wakened you So soon, dear?" a.{9 Ernest Boyd,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

The president has conviction presidents are put in offica to act as chief executives not as pump handles or social secretaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

The prehident's attitude is that hs can't be too careful these days and that the way things have been going on it is only horse sense for every man in Washingtoni to keep his hands in his pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

As To Identifying The HigIlwaygs-Ik would appear to the Huntsville Star that the state highway commission should reject all proposals for highway advertising, at least until such contracts are authorized or per mitted by the law-making body of Alabama. St is inconceivable that such vast sums would be spent for highways without some idea in view of beautifying the readsides.
 HtnfSville Star tef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

Will the people of America meekly submi to being deprived of their hand-shakes? Vii they stand for the. withdrawal of this time honored privilege of every American. What'' a president of the United States for if no to shake hands? f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

President Cooiidge has abandoned the time honored custom of shaking hands with wis itors. He shook wit ha prominent Washing- ton official the other day and when .ke opened his hand found thumb and two fingers missing!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

The country is agog over President Cool idge's shattering of tradition and the real is sue in the next campaign may be Shall the president shake hands?" The voters may in sist upon hand-shaking plank in the plat forms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

f Vacations To Petty HSlderss--The hecklers' society is now abusing Governor sBrandon because in counties where there are no fishing streams and lakes he has given the state-paid game wardens two months' holiday during the fish spawning season. As matter of public economy we think that the vacation without pay ofla large majority 6f these petty job-hoIders should be extended indefinite Opelika, News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-24
SPRING FASHION
REVUE OPENS
TONIGHT
Stores Plan Entertainment tor
Visitors During Weeks
Style Show.
3

WashingtCn's first annual spring
revue" will be launched to an aus
picious start tonight when some
seventy-five stores will throw open
their doors for special display OF
spring stocks.
Many stores have arranged some
kind of entertainment for the visi-
tors. Musical programs, radio con-
certs and "favors" are promised.
No concerted celebration. how
ever, will mark the opening at 3
o'clock of the weeks display Of
spring finery Each of the stores
which has announced it's intention
of cooperating with the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association IN
staging the revue will be left to its
own resources in entertaining.
The revue will last through the
week. There will be no effort on
the part of store owners to sell any
merchandise during the revue, and
only enough salespeople will be at
the stores to answer questions.
Many Of the stores will only
have special window displays. In
these cases, the windows will he
kept darkencd until 8 o'clock. Most
of the larger stores will be open
until 1890 o'clock each night IF
the week.
The officers of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association have an.
nounced that the best window dis.
plays would be awarded prizes.
Judges for this contest will be an.
nounced later. The Washington
herald will furnish cash prizes 70
he winners Of the window displays.