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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
Not In Favor OF Bond Issues

INVt HI dNOE VI DOnU issues
To the Editor of The Age Herald:
As an interested spectator of the growth
of Birmingham, which, 1 believe. is but a
village now, to its ultimate growth, through
the eyes of The Age-Herald, note some
thing of its finances, while not materially
different from other cities and towns, show
conclusively the inefficiency of its govern
ment and a reflection on men of business
acumen, who, unfortunately for all commu-
mites, refuse to become active participants
in the future welfare Fl their city, state and
nation, leaving those things to small caliber
politicians and legislators to steer the ship
that, unless checked. eventually brings revo-
luton in this now glorious America.
A few men of large affairs and politicians
of vision, who have the welfare of their coun-
try at heart, have warned US, through the
medium of the press, because of wide dissent
nation its effects as an educator to a large
number, the lurking danger Of debt through
the popular fad this day of bond issues with
out limit built on the theory of endurance
of the taxpayer in, some form.s He pays the
interest, as all know, whether on land or
what he eats and wears, of the city bond,
the state and nations bond. His house rent,
his doctors bill are increased and between
trying to own a humble home, on the Glib
tTdl lcTub pldHs OF TeHLIukP ne Is between
the devil and the d. B. s., when he con-
siders sickness, loss of his job, street paving
(for the other taxless NAM, etc. About the
only source of consolation, if. consolation it
be. is silent prayer to his Redeemer
Lord save us from our friends p Progress
runs in two directions, We, may progress
toward Heaven or He'll, as we will. The
same applies to debt The outstanding in
justice, disgrace of our government, as re-
late to state and municipal is permitting a
man or woman without property to vote on
taxation. 1t is miracle when any bond
issue fails Another outstanding feature lie
the unanimity of the influential daily papers
endorsement.
No sane man opposes education. What l
got was in box house among pine trees, rs
to so scholars for one teacher. From what
I see and know, the pupil of that day was
more thoroughly grounded, as far as they
advanced, than mine or any of the present
day high school graduates. / paid tuition
from start to finish for mine. Today as my
sun is waning l pay for the other man
children whose earnings exceed mine twice
and thrice, who pays no tax, city or state,
some of whom contribute the income tax.
Is this true American spirit-just? If edu-
cation is for the good of all, why should not
tax of two dollars be exacted of every male
in Alabama from 81 to 80. and bachelors IS
for life. There would be no protest, because
just.
No business can succeed that depends on
debt to pay debt, bonds to pay bonds. The
end is inevitable. What will it be?
We shall see another example of it when
the twenty-five million roads money is gone
When bond issues, except for exigencies of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
BRITISH TAKE AMERICAN VIEW

Although the Labor ministry of Great
Britain is considering the extension in fact
Of the recognition to Russia which it has al
ready extended in form. it is interesting to
note that the trade and business interests
Of England have let it be known that the
soviet can expect no material enlargement of
commercial relations with British shippers
until it has conformed TO the accepted
methods of intercourse common throughout
the world" In other words, the British
financiers are not going to lend money on
Russian consignments nor will shippers en-
trust their goods to Russian consgnees until
they are sure that they will be honestly dealt
with.
Curiously enough, the stipulations which
the British business and financial interests
have presented to their government as the
basis for intercourse with Russia are almost
Identical with the stipulations laid down
BY the American government as essential to
our recognition of Russia. Therefore, the
criticism which has been leveled at our gov
ernment for its aloofness from Russian in
tercourse appears to be unfounded. In order
10 restore Russia to n status on which Brit
ish trade will feel it safe to deal with Rus
sian clients the following conditions are laid
down by British business:
Recognition of debts by Russia
Restitution of private property.
Reconstruction of the judiciary
No confiscation Of property in future.
49, British bankers and business men must
be permitted to deal freely with private
Russians without interference by the
soviet government.
The soviet government must abandon
propaganda.
in other words, British shippers. bankers
and merchants demand that their posses
eions and transactions within the sphere of
Russian governmental jurisdiction must be
inviolate and safe from soviet communistic
( practices The Russian government cannot
be trusted until it acknowledges and starts
10 pay its debts. The Russian government
cannot be trusted until it restores private
property wrongfully seized, The Russian
government cannot be trusted until it re-
nounces its policy of confiscaton The
Russian government cannot be trusted until
it establishes a system of courts in which
foreigners shall receive equal justice with
citizens, and in which property and contract
rights shall be most zealously defended and
upheld The Russian government cannot be
{ trusted as long as it improperly interferes
ia commerce and business. The Russian gov
ernment cannot be trusted as long as it dis
seminates propaganda calculated to destroy
other governments and TO cause disaffection
and revolution in other countries. Until the
Russian government can be trusted no sane
person or firm, regardless of nationality or
diplomatic recognition, is going to risk his
interests, investments, goods or possessions
within the soviet jurisdiction.
In other words, when it comes down to the
final analysis, the program laid down by the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

Readers are requested to contribute.
All humor; epigrams (or humorous mot
toes), jokes, anecdotes. poetry, burlesque,
satires and bright sayings Of children
must be original and unpublished. Ac-
cepted material will be paid for at sched-
ule 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 &C.
companied by return postage, should be
addressed to the Fun Shop, care Age
Herald.
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Make Time Your Ally
ny n. ADDINGToN BRUcR

killing time" is a phrase frequently
heard. 1t ia a most absurd phrase. If there
is one thing that cannot be killed it is time.
Absurd and dangerous, too. is the attempt to
XIII time. If this attempt be frequently re-
peated. II has as consequences the turning Of
time into a malignant foe instead of making
it the ally IL should be for every one.
The wisely ambitious appreciate this. In.
tuitively thew sense the truth which Jules
pavot, has 60 eloo,entlv yvorded !.
.Great men usually are NOT sunerior to
us 80 far as tenacity of memory. alerfness
Of intelligence and strength of sentiments are
CONCERNED. They are snnArior in that tbev
understand the imnortance of jtrifles and
the nrofound accnmulat;nr mower of time. !,
s'They are conscious Of the evil effects
that can he brought about nv the oneraYion
of time Int airo they are stimulated nv the
m senificAnt ganernA;tv with which time re-
commences those who know how te use II !.
Wb;ch Hos not mean az many saano n
think. tbat. in order really 20 make tirne an
sllv. ones working hours should be scontin.
uaiIy used for effortful striving in ones
chosen occrnation.
This ia AZ much q misuse If Tina "a Ia
the "k;ll;ne" ~ time hv ;dIers and semi.
;dIArs YET frequently we meet people who
literally Keen their mind. fixed On their oc.
cnpation from early morning till late at
night.
Even during their meals they think OF
their work. THOUGHTS of it intr,ide on their
dressing. their eating, their walking. For
its sake they shorten their sleeping period,
thew deny themselves exercise and recrea.
tion.
Yet they. almost equally with the time
killers " find time The reverse of an allv.
n begins tn shatter their happiness. per-
hama even their health. II binders. rather
Than helms them in the realization of their
dreams Of success. It visits upon them rest
lessness. WEAKNESS, discomfort and oppressive
sentiments of inadeonaev and boredom -
No. theirs IL Distinctly not the way to
MAIZE time ones allv
That wav Il through alternating effort
with relaxation. through needing natures
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The Right Word : ,
What Others Say
By CURTIS NICHOLSON
(Find the error in this artieley

(Find the error in this artiele(F1
Miss Bess Wright of Dallas, Texas, has
profited as a result of her former studies
in high school and has consequently agreed
with 1.-THE Right Word" in its persistent
stand that would should never be used in
the following expressions: we should be
glad; we should like; we should appreciate.
Now, as it was stated in this column yester-
day, she finds herself ridiculed on this point
of grammar. Some one in her office has bet
her 500 she is wrong.
Yesterday 1.-THE Right Word pronounced
her reasoning correct. Today let US see what
other sran1marians have to say:
. From Ruhlie's Business Enslish 1.-THE
rule is, to express simple future time, use
shall in the first person, will in the second
and third persons. I shall walk this IL
the form to use when you expect the action
to take place naturally. On the other hand,
instead of letting things take their natural
course as they do in the simple future, you
may force them to take place. You may, for
example, be determined to walk, in which
case I will walk is correct"
From Francis K. Balls Constructive Eng
Nsh: az would like to go is incorrect; it
means 1 should like to co. So, also, 81 will
be glad to go is incorrect"
From Gowdy's Lessons in English "'I
will fail and I will be glad to see you
mean I promise or am determined to fail or
to be glad to see you This il not what the
speaker wishes to say it isn't sensible.
Shall should be used instead Of will. -. The
rules for these verbs (should and would are
similar to those for shall and will as
If Miss Wright needs any further proof,
''The Right Word shall be glad to furnish it.
Yesterdays Error ~
Wrong: The whole office ridieules my
saying go. holds the condition. -.
Right: The whole office ridicule my say
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
THE WORD "CZARo

Gar is one of the words which, like
gnu, is not pronounced as spelled. For it is
pronounced as if it were written Tsar.
As to the origin Of the word, there are
several theories, including the theory that it
is contraction of the Latin title for the
enlperor of Rome, Caesar.
The title Scar" is generally believed to
be of Russian origin. But it is met with in
the history Of the Bulgarian people at least
three centuries before'it was heard of in Rus
sia. So that when ex-King Ferdinand took
the title of Gar several years before the
great war he was teviving historic Bulga-
rian title.
There are no more Glars in Russia
The only Gear" now existing is the demo-
cratic Boris III of the Bulgarians
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

American government as the essential pre-
liminary to our recognition Of the Russian
government is basic and cannot safely or
wisely be departed from,l either by govern
ments or individuals contemplating contrac-
tural relationships with the soviet aor with
those subject to soviet authority. The Brit
ish leaders Of business and finance have ac-
tually rejected the Russian policy of their
own government and adopted that of the
United States as their platform.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

= There. are Indications that the Teapot
Dome inquiry will soon be finished. In
other words, the pot having boiled over and
simmered down, the finishing touch viii con-
sist of straining the dregs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

In her application for citizenship Mary
Garden openly admits that she is forty-seven
years old. What's the use swearing woman
who is as frank as that about so momentous
a question?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

1t appears that 30 long as there is the
impression Of a big dollar-mark lowering
around the name of Harry Thaw, the ques-
ton of his sanity will be definitely settled
only by the undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

The announcement that the only inscrip-
ton on the tombstone over Edgar Allan
Poe's grave is in French again, recalls
Prophet not without honor" ct cetefa. s
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

The story of an American ship steering
successfully through twenty-three water
spouts in the tropics may be accepted with
the understanding that there is lots Of hot
air in that region.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

When he leaves the army General Woods
son will have his hardest fight in keeping
schemers from getting that eight hundred
thousand dollars away from him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

Since the proposal to impose ten per
cent. tax on radio equipment used in the
home, the question of what constitutes
luxury will be debated all over again. ri;
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public their national welfare may be ex-
pectsd to mount to a level they have not
lately enjoyed. The whole world wishes them
well of their choice. 81 J. ,.t% -
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Two New York burglars refused to rob
their lawyer when they discovered his iden-
tity. Evidently they don't believe that turn
about is fair play.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

Dispatches state that the arrival of the
Russian delegation in London was touching.
Perhaps that was the purpose Of the journey.
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The sugar growers of Louisiana would like
little more sweetening in the tariff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

1t begins to look as if the Republican ma
tional convention might get through this time
without the usual wrangle over what the
Southern delegates did.
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G<&4s
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MAXSON 7saxlxAxx JtpExE
The Inouisitive Reporter
MAXSON EaxKAxE tE7Ezx


Our inauisitive reporter yesterday asked
this question Of five people chosen at ran
dom:
What invention, according to your view,
would contribute a maximum of happiness to
the well-known human race?
H. B. Warbruck, mailman {: "A gag, for
people who go around askin' fool questions. /"
Mrs. Charles Brown, housewife: "A fire
less cook
Helen Martin, school teacher: You'll
find an information bureau at the railroad
station, SIR
Marian Francis dressmaker "well,
hardly, but understand skirts will be much
shorter this spring" So.
Louise Elliott. milliner: Now don't you
get sarcastic, young man."
A. w. O. L.
who belongs to de army of de- Lawd p
shouted the colored preacher.
A man in the back seat jumped up and
said az does So. M. s#.ss.s5s, )
'aTo what branch OBJ de army do you be-
long?"
"Get out, yo' don't belong to de army 20
belong to de navy" Buster Keaton.
He stole glance, glove. a kiss, her heart !;
Was caught and sentenced: IT'LL death do
you part" Horace LiVer1ght
Taken In
1 begged she open up her heart,
And take in Love and me;
For she was sweet, divine, petite,
And gowned go charmingly.
But now. alas. in later years!'
1 find to my chagrin,
That Love and / have cause to sigh
we both were taken in.
Glare NJ. Carberry.
He had just kissed her. No wonder she
felt a little down on the mouth.
Passing Fair
A man met a maiden, -
A beauteous miss was she. -
He said To kiss this maiden
Would be pure JOY to me.
He Did. =,
He grew to know, this maiden.
In fact, he fell in love,
He said To wed this maiden
Is what I'm thinking Of
He did.
Once married to this maiden
She nagged his very breath.
He said 1 think this maiden
Will worry me to death.
Is She did.
His Concern
He: II hope, darling, that your father
isn't anxious about your future?" D..
She "Oh, no It's about yours
Doris Barry.
(Cnnrrirht. 1924. Renroduction forhiddenl
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The British government recognizes Russis
but British business cannot see it.
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Congress Faces Telling Issnes.-Does that
mean that now'it can be told?
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Greece will have her new government in
time for Easter.
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Way To Get Inspiration.-Talk about
catching inspiration-just stroll out into ths
country, drive around in a pretty good cir
Gle, and observe the hundreds and thousands
Of plows and many tractors making ready
for the 1924 crep.-Huntsville Times.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

Too Few Eggs Produced.-StAtistics show
that Alabama is now producing over ten
million dollars worth of eggs annually. And
still, it is said, that this is only. little
more than half what the people of Alabama
consume-Oneonta Southern Democrat
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THE AGE:HE.RALD
FREDERICK rHoMPsoN.....~PR PRESIDENT

Entsred at Birmingham. Als-., post office AZ
class matter. act of Congress- March g. 1879
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war. are sat on good and strong, the other
safe and sane maxim Will be applied, Pre-
pare for war, etc." or for the rainy day.
Your editorials on all other subjects are
good logic. l enjoy them.
]. NJ. ROBERTSON.
Selma, Ala. April 12, 1924. az
An Error In Mr.. StovaIPs Letter
To the Editor of The Age Herald:
In my article in Mondays paper in the
Forum, in speaking of the radical purpose of
eliminating everything form the textbooks
of the state that in any way taught evolu-
tion l wished to say, in the third paragraph
that there was no justification for So radical
a step, and the printer set, there is4justifi-
cation. Will you kindly make that 7corree-
ton, if it is not asking too much? ~ 3
G. B. F. STOVALL.
Birmingham, Ala.
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win Be Welcome Addition.-And from
q strictly selfish point of view, the many
thousands Of dollars to be spent By the rail-
roads on track, changing, new depot and
such viii be a welcome addition to the cir
cuIatins medium in this county the coming
year-Opelika News
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HUNT AND PECK

give you an allowance, dear, or do you use
the touch system?"-Judge.
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How To Help Ones Town.-one way to
help your town is to speak good word for
it when opportunity presents itself. And
your town is the people who make up its
citizenship. What do you think of your
neighbors, anyway ?--Andalusia Star.
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His Concern

His Concern
He: II hope, darling, that your father
isn't anxious about your future?" -
She: "Oh, no It's about yours"
Doris Barry.
Copyright. 1924. Reproduction forbidden)
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win Land In POorhouse.-The Henry
county farmer who borrows money to buy
corn to feed mules to pillow cotton to get
money to buy foodstuff is travelling in an
endless circle. Well, not exactly endless,
reither-for it will finally land him in ths
uoorhouse. -Abbeville HeralA
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He had just kissed her No wonder she
felt little down on the mouth. @7
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A Problem OF ercentage.-"Our political
parties are 90 per cent. honest" protests an
indignant citizen, who doesn't overstate the
matter at all. And everything would be
very simple if there were some way of keep
ing the 10 per cent out of public life.-Tus-'
caloosa News. Sss
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A Better Plan For AII.--The banks Of the
county are doing land office business these
times. The banks furnish the people now
instead Of the merchants, as used to be the
custom. This plan is better for the farmer,
the merchant and the banker.-ozark South.
ern Star.
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He stole a glance glove. kiss, her heart
Was caught and sentenced: It'll death dc
you part" Horace Liveright
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NEED For New Ghamber-For some
time there has been growing demand for a
new or revived chamber of commerce for
Talladega. 1t is almost unthinkable that a
without one. It was mistake to permit
the former one to go dead, and it's a bigger
mistake that new and more active one has.
not taken its place.-Talladega Daily Home
Evening star., 1924-04-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

TAILORING AND CLEANING business IN
best loration on 14th St; doing good busineAs
owner must 20 west account OF CLIMATE In
duire a444 f4th st "
Evening star., 1924-04-18

DELICATRssEN STORE OPP. NEW TTYOLI
WEEK BUSINESS, WITH POSSIBILITY o..
s.. .OO. WILL SELL, AT INVENTORY FOR
QUICK SALE CALL ME-. LYONS, COL.
Evening star., 1924-04-18

DYEING AND CLEANING BUSINESS for
sale: good opportunity; quick sale. See NJ.
Iouis Courembis. 3e23 Mt Pleasant st 2ni