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dates, and cannot ascertain from anyone in whose judgment he has confidence, Most voters have had the experience of going to the polls to find that they were unacquainted either personally or by reputation with two or more of the con. testing candidates for positions of trust in the public service, and have no way +of learning which is the best qualified or, often, which is the most undesirable, for the office. It is. discouraging sit uation, which causes many voters to forego their franchise. The ballot car ries sense of responsibility. Ere quently candidates are running for of flee who are so flagrantly unfit as to cause voters to refrain from burdening their. consciences with any of them, and it is this situation which urges some voters to register their protest by re- fusing to vote at all.
 While it is not difficult to appreciate the attitude of voters who take this means of protesting against candidates who are wholly unqualified to fill posi- tions of trust in the public service, it is well to remember that the greater the number of citizens who stay away from the polls, the more they play into the hands of professional politicians and ma chine bosses who take advantage of such situation to build up their power and influence in controlling the administers ton of the public affairs, and that the very reasons which actuate many patri- otic voters to take no part in the public affairs frequently react directly against their interests and those of the public.
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Watching The Parade
Ry JOHN PILaRINI

THOUR times a year Western lawyer
 comes to my town on business. He is one of the leading lights of his local bar One might almost say that he is the head of it. His business in my town is in connection with the affairs of great cor corpation Invariably he meets half dozen strangers of importance and power.
 "He always has bad first day with them," the president of the corporation told me 'fThey do not believe in him at first, because he is sloppy. It takes days trial of the powers of his mind, the incisive quail ties of his intNlect. before they can realize the mans true woih
 His trousers drspe themselves in festoons' His finger-nails are often filthy. He may have been shaved, but he may be wearing yesterday's collar. His shoes may have been shined, but his coat is wrinkled as though he had slept in 1t.
 There may be men who are too big, too much engrossed, too far removed from the affairs of this world to pay attention to their outer husks. They may be. But I've never met one. Every successful man know, with the single exception noted, at least takes care to keep his habiliments clean and well pressed.
 And I have, my doubts about the single exception. happen to know that he is a hard and steady thinker And know that before he reached that eminence his clothes were as neat as yours or, mine. Something has happened to his mental mechanism. Either the drink or the sloppiness is a symptom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
NO VIRTUE IN UNPREPAREDNEss

Birminghams observance of national defense day was clear demonstration of the belief of this population that the wisest course in time of peace is to prepare against attack. There is no virtue in that sort of unpreparedness that provokes attack As long as other nations are fully caparisoned and equip ped, the United States must maintain the defensive establishment adequate to ward off attack. We believe in defen- sive preparation, because we contemplate no war of our own inception. Beyond adequate defense it will not be our de- sire to go. That attitude is not based on the cost of war panoply, but upon our sincere belief that war is not neces- sary and should not be encouraged. We must, however, allow no such boring from within as will weaken our ability to repel invasion or to defend our rights
 The exhibition yesterday of our civ ilized strength and training was but review calculated to impress upon every body that the young men of office, fac tory or field can at the same time be trained soldiers ready to spring to arms when danger threatens. They go about their daily affairs at all times except those special occasions when military order calls them sto duty. They are
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Ride DudIey's Rhymes
Lazy Joe


 Its sad, indeed" said Lazy Joe, "but pret- ty soon I'll have to go to school again. It's wrong, I say, to punish boys in such a way For girls, of course, the schools are fine, but don't need no schools in mine. I'll learn myself to read and write-and so can any kid that's bright. But girls are dumb they've gotta be instructed in geography and other things, because their brains aint strong enough to stand the strains of bein left alone to learn. For boys schools a thing to spurn.
 My dads a awful funny guy. He thinks I'm dumb-I dunno why He says I gotta go to school, or else I'll be a worthless fool He's wrong, but I can't make him see that schools are bad for kids like me. He just won't listen to my talk, but gets switch and I walk chalk. All right, I'll go to school, said Joe, "and waste my time until grow to such a size that dad will be afraid to take switch to me. And then I'll say: 50 long old gent! I'm off to run for president Hell realize I'm quite chap" Then Joe lay down to take a nap. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
In \ Stew lRetrOspeet)

On his vacation by the sea
 So many pretty girls he met; Kate he regarded rapturOusly; On Grace and Ruth his thoughts were set He pined for Jane, the winsome elf; His heart was Claire's and Adelaides. And, hameward bound, ne found himself Engaged to half dozen maids. Now he's despairing and undone And constantly he's worrying; Since he can only marry one. He's fearful of tine suits they'll bring. All day and night by woes he's racked And all the future looks so dim Poor sould oblivious of the fact They've long ere this forgotten him! f
 -Claire Kaskel.
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(By Sam McGee)


 (By Sam McGee) It sat me down one evening Some verses to indite: I sold them very promptly To my extreme delight. 1 waited with impatience To see the lines in print, But when at last I saw them blushed a rosy tint. The editor had placed them Beside an ad where, To! Swell ladies were displaying Some clothes they shouldn't show, What chance, pray, had my verses When even 1 must stare In grudging admiration At pretty underwear!
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Tho Advantages of Education

Mother (to daughter) "I don't see why you want to finish thigh school. About the time you finish, you get married and your education won't do you any good"
 Daughter But, mother, if I am married, and by the time have five or six children and my. husband goes off and leaves me, I'll need my education to support them"
 Ethel M. Arterburn.
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Homo Influence

Homo IuKIuenCo On Sundays when in church good men Were practicing at sainting My neighbor stuck around his place And spent his time in painting. A habit has a sure effect! This neighbor raised a daughter Now she, too, paints and put it on Much thicker than she oughter.
 Henry Nelthropp.
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UNDERWOOD GOEs TO EXTREMEs

UNDERWOOD GOES TO EXTREMES
 The Anniston Star has had a good deal to say with regard to Senator Oscar W. Un- derwood,s agitation over the Ku Klux Klan during the recent Democratic convention in New York. It was believed then that he was unduly excited, that the Klan with him had assumed the proportions of a com plex and that he was so obsessed with that one issue that he overlooked other questions that were more vital to the American people In his more recent speeches in Main, in behalf of William R. Pattangall, one of his wood as a statesman is that he goes to too great an extreme to carry his point.-Annis- ton Star.
 opponents at New York, he goes to further extremes, representing to the people of the North that this state is almost irretrievably in the grasp of the hooded order. We all know that the Ku Klux order has acquired large numbers of followers in Alabama and other Southern states, but nowhere in this state are the people given to insomnia be- cause of the Klan's operations. Indeed, in this city the Klan has been orderly and of no more trouble than other secret organiza- tions that have existed for some time.
 The great weakness with Senator Under wood as statesman is that he goes to too great an extreme to carry his point Annis ton Star. a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

China's civil war recalls the remark of the Chinese philosopher that he did not see why so much money should be wasted in killing folks, because they would all die anyhow in the course of time,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

Yesterday The Age-Herald inadver- tantly referred to General Ashburn as Colonel Ashburn." He received the rank of brigadier general early in the summer, it is believed with much desert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

An English philosopher says that the hat is the funniest thing about a man. Except the expression of his face when he hunts up last winters standby and finds that the moths have feasted on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

It is announced that Explorer Amund- sen is broke and has nothing left but a ship that is surrounded by icebergs in the Arctic. It seems to be case ot freezing out his creditors.
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FALLING PRICES

Ale imagine the price of white muslin in Texas already has been reduced considerably since -AIe For Ma" Ferguson was nominated. Cincinnati Enquirer. %
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Nothing To It

Mrs. Evans (posing in new gown): "How do you like it, dear? It's the very last word from Paris
 Evans: Huh; They must speak in whispers over there."
 Mrs Alfred Barrow. tCOpyrisht. 1924 Reproduction fOrbidden)
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Rough Road

Duncan: He's a man with single track mind."
 Jimpson "Yes; but I notice he has many collision with his wifes train of thought"
 Minnie Kemp.
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It will be a relief to many readers that Leopold and Loeb will soon retire from the first page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

If the choice were left to me, whether to have free press or 8 free government, I would choose free press.-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
Their "ChiIdl

Ethel: But I thought they had, decided ron divorce?'
 Clara: Goodness, yesI Only they can not agree on the question of who is to have the custody of their French poodler' n Herbert Pels.
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Unnecessary

Mother: Everybody says the baby looks like you"
 Rich Old Uncle: "But was going to leave you my money, anyway.
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WHERE LAWYERS ARE LIBERAL

It sounds well but probably no eminent lawyer is safer than when he magnanimous- ly agrees to have the amount of his fee fixed by the bar association.--Ohio State Journal.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

A Dark Horse Predicted. .--Aiabama voters will have trying job in selecting their next governor, if all of those mentioned as candi dates actually get into the race. It is too early to even make guess, but there is s possibility that the one who will win out has not yet allowed his name to be used.-Tusca. loosa News.
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THE AGE HERALD
FREDERICK T. THOMPSON. .. PRESIDENT

Entered st Birmingham. Ala. post office e second nsttsr. sct of Congrsss. March 6, 1878.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

A Main-Strest Opinion.--An Alabama cop temporary opposes the bay bridge project for the reason that the bridge is "all for Mo bile" This is Main-street opinion which fails to take into consideration the people who will use the bridge. Mobile Register. \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

Alabams no Place for Him.---A writer in the Guntersville Advertiser, says a man in that town has 75 shirts Well, what's this modern Ward McCallister doing in Alabama 1. He belongs on Broadway, New york.-Gads. den Times.
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!HE gospel of the twentieth century
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-10-02
4 Pover for Corrubt;;on

OF ALL indictments Nof the corrupting
I 4 influence of the Fordney- McGumber
tariff, for which Messrs. Coolidge and
Dawes are now constrained to apologize the
most penetrating that we have seen IS from
a bulletin of the Fair Tariff League, pro-
tectionist organization whose membership is
drawn largely from Republican ranks. The
testimony of a free-trader might be ruled
out as preiudiced, and that of believer
in import duties for revenue only might be
discounted as partisan. But surely in this
case protectionist is quite competent
witness in so far as fairness to the Repub-
lican side is concerned.
This authority describes the Democratic
tariff law of 1913 as "the only tariff in this
generation to which no faint of corruption
or undue political influence has ever at
tached." (Strange as the acknowledgment
may seem, it is on record) at was up to
Congress" the League bulletin continues,
ito improve upon the Underwood-Si
law; to better its provisions while maintain
Ing its character for impartia1fty and polit-
ical cleanliness. An improvement of this
sort would have advanced our nation in self
respect, in international regard, and in
financial well-being. Instead of this, the
FordneyM cCumber act Is return to the
worst practices of former days 1t lowers
the standards of public morals 1t weakens
the foundations of government, and blights
our prospect of world leadership" Such, in
the opinion of an unbiased judge and one
naturally predisposed to the Republican
Coolidge and Mr.. Dawes are now in the at
titude of defending.
If the issue were matter of money alone.
there still would be abundant reason for
smashing system that costs American con
sumers four billion dollars year On every
hand today is heard complaint against high
taxes; but is it generally realized that the
highest of all taxes we are called upon to
bear is that of the Republican tariff? 1t is
the highest the heaviest the most incu-
sive, the most unjust, reaching, as it does
into every household and every pocket Yet,
even more to be condemned than this extor-
tion of hundreds Of millions of dollars from
the people are the corrupting influences
which accompany it. at lowers the stand
ards OF public morals; it weakens the foun-
dations of government and blights orr
prospect OF world leadership"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-10-02
CHAPTER X

The Meeting With Claudia
7 ULIE'S heart was leaptng madly when
late the next afternoon she and Mat
y thew entered the large, many porticoed,
wide veranda house that was to be her flu
ture home.
Matthew lived at Brompton Manor, an ex-
elusive suburb about fifty minutes outside
of New York, and situated on the Lacka-
wanna railroad. Julie had often pictured
Matthew's home and wondered about it. But
hall, and looked about her at the rooms
opening out Of it, she shivered little and
felt that any minute she might burst into
tears
4 neat maid servant in a black dress, and
a snowy cap and apron had opened the door
to them. She stared at Julie in that ins0
lent way so many servants have, and Mat
thews brief remark, ELSA, this is MIS-.
Strong, your new mistress" had sent her
out to the kitchen bursting with tears.
Matthew had followed his first remark
with another one. us Miss Claudia home?'
Elsa nodded. Eyes, Mr.. Strong. She is
in her room, DRESSING"
Tell her I would like to see her in the
library" Matthew said briefly and as the
maid departed, Matthew turned to julie
In spite Of the gray dress, and the hat
with cabbage roses. she seemed a small lone
~ little figure standing there so quietly and
Matthew heart warmed within him.
He linked an arm in hers, and drew her
into the library Once there he gathered her
M in his arms. and for moment Julie for
c0t everything as she responded to his quick
eager kisses. They were interrupted by
brittle young voice, and as Julie whrled
about. she had her first glimpse of Mat
thew's daughter.
/'Im sorry to have to interrupt so touch
ing a scene Claudia's tone was scornfuI.
her mouth curled into a sheer. She had
drawn her slim figure up to its full heisht,
and as she stood there. defiance in evprv line
of her, there was about her a strong re
semblance to Matthew.
Matthew's face was dark as he spoke to
his daughter "Claudta this is your new
mother. and my wife. 4 IS needless TO tell
you that I shall expect Difference and courte~
shall know the reason why"
Matthew's tone of authority was unfor-
tunare as was this sudden breaking Of the
news From the first Julie had argued with
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-10-02
A BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY

A BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the
coming of the Lord. Behold, the husband
man vaiteth for the precious fruit Of the
earth, and hath long patience for it, until
he receive the early and the latter rain.
Be ye also patient; StabHsh your hearts,
for the coming of the Lord draWeth nigh.
Take, ny brethren, the prophets, who have
spoken in the name of the Lord, for an
example of suffering 'affIiction and Of pa
tience. Behold, ne count them happy who
endure. Ye haze heard of the patience of
Job, and have seen the end of the Lord,
that the Lord is perry pitiful and of tender
nercy.-The Letter of James ST, 8, 10,
II.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-10-02

A MOTOR drivers license in Massachu-
n setts is not to be had for the asking
and the fee. The applicant must
demonstrate that he knows enough about
the mechanism and control of car TO
enable him TO operate it under all probable
conditions without peril either to himself or
to others He must have also a working
knowladse of tbs rules of the road. These
requirements, so essential to public safety
that it would seem every State would adopt
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-10-02

@. What is the cross between the buff
falo and the COW called? 7. e. G.
A. The animal is called the cattelo.
Many ranches prefer keeping the strains
pure.
Q; When were guns first used In war?
A. According to Froissar,, guns were
first used at the siege of Quesnoy in 1910
He relates that the French were repulsed
by weapons which made a great noise and
shot pieces of iron. This is believed to be
the most authentic account of the first use
of firearms in warfare. The earliest use of
guns on ships is depicted in an old Japa-
nese painting Of the repulse of the Mongo
fleet off the shores Of Japan about 1891
A. D.
@. How much of the time is it foggy
in San Francisco? L. E. o.
A. During the year 1921 there were
LAS hours of fog, according to the record
at the San Francisco Light Vessel.
Q. How many ecIipses will there be
"during the present year? A. X. G.
A. In 1924 there will be five ecIipses.
three of the sun and two of the moon none
OF which is visible in the United States
There will be total ecipses of the moon on
February 20-2l and on August 14-15, and
partial eclpses of the sun on March 5,
July 81 and August 80
.. We are having a discussion regard
ing the nationality of L6nn. Can you
supply the name of his birthplace? T. P.
y tie was BuSSlRn. His real name
was vladimir Ilyitch Wtlyanoff and he was
born at S1mbirsk, on the Volga about 1870.
=. How many different hands can be
held in Auction Bridge? T. T.
a. d. V. Shepard, in the Auction Bridge
Magazine, says that the 625,O13559.6O dir
terent hands that may be dealt may be dis
tributed among the four players in a3 GA
75H765, 792,S39,237, AGO. 900 different
ways
.. Why is Calvary so named? 4. c.
A. 'CaIyaria' is the Latin equivalent for
Golgotha meaning a bare skull. The name
was SlVen to a rock or prominence SHAPED
10 slye the semblance Of a skull Calvary"
IS the English derivation Of "Calvaria.
q By what name was L'Aiglon known
10 &c. members Of the Hapsburg family? 5. S.
A. His relatives called him Franz in the
Gays when he lived at Schonbrunn
u Who said, Il have oftentimes bear
driven TO my knees when I had no pIace
else to go?' c. L.
A. Abraham Lincoln said: Il have baap
driven many times 10 my knees bv rba
oEerWhelminE conviction that I had nowhere
else TO so. My own wisdom and that Of an
ABOUT ne, seemed insufficient for that dav. 3,
=. What is a snu? d. G.
A. This animal found in the heart Of
Africa, has head like an OK. the BODY and
hoWins tail Of a horse and the limbs of an
antelope.
Q. How Iarse city Is Bangoon? T. y.
\. Rangoon Burma, has population
of about $4,000.