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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
As To Minors Candidacy.
Hditor of The Age.Herald :

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 am brass collar Democrat, so to speak. I fight my battles in the primary and vote in the general election for the nominee, however repulsive he may be to me, personally. The party had spoken. He is the choice of the majority, therefore becomes my candidate in the general election.
 Grover Cleveland coined a sentence that will live forever: "It is a condition and not a theory that confronts us," This declaration can be said to be the true state of affairs that has come up in regard to J. W. Minors con tribution to help Coolidge. It is a time for the Democratic executive to do some. sober thinking It is not time for a display of oratorical fireworks.
 J. W. Minor, who has made a splendid cit izen and member of the county board of edu. cation, was nominated to that place in the recent Democratic primary. Mir. Minor is q Democrat. He says he will support the nomi- nees of the party. He gave a contribution toward the election of Coolidge. l rise to the point of order and ask what harm has he done? In what manner will that contribution injure his faithful discharge of his duties as a member of the county board of education,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
Three?

Renal Pasha's liberalism has some strange interpreters. A few months ago he ordered all denominational schools closed, Christian, Hebrew and Mohammedan. District gov ernors were told to enforce the decree, but to use discretion. If headmaster was will ing to make religious instruction a matter of choice on the part of the pupils and teach that subject at hours after the regular cur riculum, due provision was to be made for the peaceful operation of the school. Now an American Protestant school has recently been closed because remark of the master was overheard. Sitting in n railway car riage his attention was pointed to two small Turkish boys on a farm, who were riding a jackass. "There you have three little don keys" said the master laughingly. The re- mark was reported to the authorities and has now been interpreted as casting an asper- sion on the national character of the Turks, and the school where such iniquitous men are in charge of the education of the children has been closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
The Frogs Way

I would be curling fog about the crag Of sea coasts that are sought of moon and
 wind, Out of this flesh, this fading, colored rag, Cleansed of the air, remote and strangely
 thinned. t-. For there would be no humors in the blood, No aches and agues gnawing in the bone; No summer passions foaming at the flood Nor autumn deaths that name me with their
 own. There only winds would move me without
 sound, And only moons would touch me with cold
 light, Spilled ghostwise on that high, insensate
 ground, e.4 4Asas .- #&@ Till should learn the fog's way, before flight, With such things as are lovely in that place And clasp them lightly in a cold embrace. By David Morton, in the New York Eve ming Post
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
THE rR1rn PROGRESSIVE

From my point of view he only deserves to he called a progressive who cannot see q wrong persist without an effort to redress 1t. or a right denied without an ettort to nrotect if: who feels a deep concetn for the scoror,,c welfare of the United States, but realizes that the making of better men ana women is a matter greater still; who thinks of every governmental policy first Of all m It's bearing upon human rights rather than unon material things; who believes pro- soundlv in human equality and detests priv tlsge in whatever form in whatever dis ruise, and who finds the true test of success in the welfare of the many and not the pros perity and comfort of the few. The CIVIC rn,t of Aynerica is not the dollar, but the Individual man. All that goes to make bet ter and happier and freer men and women is progress; all else is reaction.-John w. Davls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
As To Minors Status

As citizen, Mir. J. V. Minor would have nerfect right to contribute to the Republic an campaign fund, if he wanted to do so. Many honest Republicans do this and no
 fault is found with them. But it must seem ridiculous indeed, even to the most loyal and honest Republicans, to note that Mr. Minor who made the race for member of the county board of education in Jefferson county Tn the Democratic primary last May, was nominated over a good Democrat, Mir. Leggett, and quail fled as a Democratic nominee is accused ot contributing fifty dollars to the Republican campaign fund. He does not deny the accu' sation, and yet, it is said, he refuses to re- sign as a Democratic nominee. While the Leeds Enterprise is not a political paper Tn the sense of seeking any political or partisan advantages in any way, it well remembers that Leeds voted overwhelmingly for Mr. Leggett in the primary, and it is said that this vote, last May, for Mir. Leggett is given as one reason why the school children of Leeds are today suffering for lack of proper school facilities-that certain members of the pres ent county board have said that Leeds must be punished for choosing to vote her choice and the innocent school children get the punishment The Leeds Enterprise does not know that these statements are true, but If they are true, the matter is not now a politi' cal question in any sense of the word. 1t re- solves itself into a matter of self-respect on the part of the citizenship of Jefferson cOun' ty. If Mr. Minor or any other man can play such a game as this, and win out in the election next Tuesday it will only be re- flection on the good sense and self-respeet of the citizens of Jefferson county, but will be good dope for our disgruntled friends, who are constantly claiming that "the country is going to the devil."-Leeds Enterprise. .,-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
Is It That Bad?

In Le Figaro, under the title "Snobism" Marcel Boulenger rakes his aristocratic French compatriots for their use of the Eng lish language, Instead of saying farewell in French, "haute societe" nowadays affects the English goodbye" says the writer. At the game of tennis or golf we hear such words as ready and "splendid," "the latter with the nasal, grinding sounds of our cross channel friends" In the game of nah jongg they speak of a domino marked with a flower "Our ladies and gentlemen are trying to initiate the dandyism of 1885 and want you to make believe that our own French is only good enough for hungry pau pers, communists and other raggamuffins. |" continues the writer. But one of these days, alas, you will hear it said and you will hear it in French: Put me that bourgeois up against the wall and shoot him.. D And he winds up: "On that day you will not hear a word of English to stop the murdering salvo of the revolutionaries" ~sEN -...... (Copyright, 1024). 4t2
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lhenceforth be far more intense than.ever,

henceforth be far more intense thansever and increasingly so.
 ] The railroad tactics of delay and ob- struction are daily becoming more intol- erable. As the city's business and the railroad benefit from that business ex- pand, the railroad purposes of resistance to the program of grade-crossing separas ton become constantly more indefensi- ble. Phe effect of the railroad attitude of actual obstruction, no matter in what guise it may be set forth, is to impede the public welfare of this community. The public business and the public safety alike are full and complete warrant for the consummation of grade separation.
 The railroads cannot afford the aliena- ton of public favor that will follow ex- treme efforts to continue the present impasse. In these days of public regula- tion of railroads, public favor is an im- portant railroad asset. They cannot af- ford to ignore it, as they at present are ignoring it; nor, in the long eventuality, can the cost of railroad court actions against public improvement be properly defended as legitimate items in railway appraisements for rate-making purposes, especially when such court action is ad- versely decided. The people cannot properly be obliged to pay a tax upon money expended by utilities in pursu- ance of policies counter to public progress.
 On the other hand, 1t is more than ever urgent that the city commission pursue vigorous policy of consumma- tion of the separation of grades. No supine policy of chess-playing with the railroads, waiting for them to make the next move at the eleventh hour, will satisfy the public interest in these prem ises. Let the commission move to antici- pate railroad action, long before the ninety days are up. Railroad attorneys would find ways thus to serve their clients. Why not public attorneys?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
DEMANDING GRADE SEPARATION.

In spite of the barrier presented by the grade crossings, the expansion of Bir- mingham's business district has leaped
 over and is rapidly extending itself into the southside territory. Instead of prov ing that the grade crossings are no ob- stacle, this achievement proves how ire sistible Birminghams growth is. It lays upon the municipality still heavier re- sponsibility in this matter of grade crossing elimination. The street traffic over these intersections will now be heavier than before, while the railway business will increase as a direct result of this new development. The congestion arising from both these causes will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
THE MINOR CASE.

The case. of MT. J. w. Minor, Demo cratic nominee for member of the Jef' ferson County School Board, but ad- nittedly supporter of the Republican party at the last national election and admittedly contributor to the present Republican campaign fund, is not an issue that can be sidestepped by Mr. F' B. Evins, the Chairman of the State Democratic Committee.
 MT. Evins was placed in his position of party authority by the Democratic voters of Alabama. He was entrusted with the commission jealously to guard the integrity of the Democratic party in Alabama. The Democratic men ana women of this state, would never have consented to his commission of authority had they remotely conceived that he would fail to act for the removal of a nominee of the party when itswas dls- covered that such nominee was a sup porter at the polls and financial con tributor to the Republican party.
 The wheel-within-waee that may deter Mir. Evins from that vigorous and posi- five action to be expected of the Char man of the Democratic Committee ot Alabama in no way relieves him from his solemn obligation to party rule Tn tnls state. In no way would the removal or Mr Minor from the Democratic ticket reflect upon the ability of MT. Minor nronerlv to administer the duties ot the office for which the Democratic party has nominated him. MT. Minors inslstence that he is privileged to seek Democratlc honors. while at the same time voting the Renublican ticket and contributing money to the Republican campaign fund, IS question of political ethics on which real Democrats of Alabama have no diver gent views. MT. Minor could not nave obtained his place upon the Democratic urinary ballot, under the laW,, hao ne frankly advised the Democratic party organization that he had voted the Re- publican ticket three years ago. and that he contemplated helping to defeat the Democratic party the very year that he sought political honors at the hands ot the Democratic voters.
 The issue of MT. Minors capacity as one of the members of the Jefferson County School Board is altogether aside from the question at issue. The real ques- tion is clear, distinct and in the open sunlight for all men to see. And 1t ap- nears that all men do see it, except the Chairman of the State Democratic Com mittee, whose solemn duty it is to change and correct it instead of remaining silent and quiescent.
 If MT. Evins conceives the Democratic party in this state is a dual party, one half Democrat and one-half Republican, Democratic in Alabama and Repub- lican in the nation, then MT. Evins should gracefully retire from his posi- tion, just as MT. Minor should retire, now that these facts have become of public information.
 The Age-Herald assures the Democrat ic voters of Alabama that, as one having a voice in the party organization, it will seek to inform the rank and file of just what this situation is, so that, at least, should MT. Evins fail to act, those who compose the ranks of Democracy in this state will approach the reorganization of the Democratic State Committee with their eyes open and without binders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31

tYNUOME tax returns are now open fol l public inspection. Special showing daily = from 9:,tos5 5 at all internal revenue offices The most complete exhibition of other peo ple's business ever held on any stagel Every body welcome! Come early and take notes If you don't find the income facts you de sire ask the uniformed attendant or licensed guide!
 Tea and cake will be served during the in spection. Kindly report any case of inciviiity to the management Special offers for ten days only Com plete facts about the personal business of all American citizens together with handsomely bound copy of Twelve Easy Blackmai Schemes and How to Work them."
 Senator Dunn and Representative Dunn mer announced today that they would intro duce bills in the next congress making it com pulsory for all business men to file a com plete statement of receipts, disbursements profits and losses with the newspapers at the close of business each day, together with box score of bank accounts and "a comics sion of how much money is in the wife name.
 Next year, steps will be taken to open to public inspection, not only mans financial affairs, but his personal habits, private life' hobbies peculiarities, etc. Possible result:
 Jasper J. Pfwogg, banker-Worth $2o4,. OOO.64; slaves. himself with old-fashioned razor; prefers his eggs done on both sides has mole over right knee; likes Nah Jongg, apricots and gin; married, but hates wife.
 Prentice Zwuff, oil magnate-Pays taxes on S567 800; wears a toupe; plays eighteen holes of golf in about 1856; sleeps in an old fashioned nightgown and thinks pajamas un- comfortable; very fond of shad roe with bacon; plays the zither moderately well; is seeking a divorce. -.
 Avery Hooh, biscuit manufacturer--Annua income of $500 0,OO0.12; is leading double life ; puts sugar on lettuce; hates peas; is behind six months in his telephone bills;2 was seen last Tuesday at lunch with his stenographer; 1; once took saxaphone lessons by mail; has false teeth and is a mean neighbor.
 Frederick Zwilch, butter mogul-Pays taxes on S67S, ,OO0; dyes his mustache, cheats at cards, likes chili sauce spread on bread {; always puts hat on crossways and initiates Ed Wynn after three highballs at any house party; once poisoned a neighbours dog; votes Democratic; likes Zeigfeld Follies.
 D. T. Swamproot, plain tramp-Hasn't nickle to his name; lives from door to door 1; was disappointed in love as young man; IS very. clever doing tricks with jackknife; l; thinks full whiskers big asset; is anxious to marry rich widow. .!-+.
 Etc, etc., etc. r,ar,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
of which he has been valued member for

of which he has been a valued member for years? r'"
 Is it not possible that any rash action taken by the executive committee might prove to be a boomerang? Can the Democratic party afford to arouse the sleeping giant that is within our country? Is it not possible that the friends of Mir. Minor, who are not dyed-in-woOl Democrats, might do little re- Ttaliating by electing a complete anti-Demo- cratic ticket in 1926 from congress to con- stable?
 Mir. Minor will be elected next Tuesday. He will make just as good an official in the future as he has in the past. He was nomi- mated over strong opposition. It is that same opposition that is raising the rumpus. The executive committee will do well not to inter fere. As Mir. Cleveland said, Tt is a condi- ton and not theory that cOnfronts us.'
 t-,s.- w. H. PARKER. Birmingham, Ala. -a 5,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31

The time is growing short in which to com .plete the swing of votes to the Democratic ticket What is done must be done at once. Those who expect to contribute to the campaign fund should do so now If they want their money to do the utmost good.
 A dollar counts more in this campaign than it has in previous campaigns, for 1t has to offset fewer privilege dollars on the other side
 Contribute to the Democratic effort and to tbe success of John w. Davis.
 Party loyalty has thus an additional man. ner in which it may serve the party.
 If many will give moderately, the total will be sufficient
 But in this community many are not giv. ing even moderately.
 Is the cause not worthy one?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
Health And Safety.

1t isn't healthy to be health officer in some sections of Alabama---one health officer over there has been receiving threatening let ters warning him of death.-Savannah News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
On All Fronts,

LaFolIette packers are now attacking the shipping board. When the radicals don their fighting togs they attack both by land and by sea.-Memphis Commercial5Appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
The Soft Pedal.

Blinks: "When leave every morning l have to be careful not to disturb baby" Jinks: You're just like me. When l come home at night step lightly for fear of waking baby"
 Blinks: (Which baby do you mean?" Jinks: (Which baby do you?"
 S-G. E. P.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
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Luther Day


 IN the Sc,>~iinavian countries, Germany and some of the Baltic states, October 3l, is celebrated in memory of Dr. Luther $ memorable action in mailing his 96 theses on the door of the Cathedral of Wittenberg in 1517. That simple act was the signal for the great spiritual revolution which was designed to shake Europe to it's very foundations for It marks the beginning of that remarkable epoch known as the Protestant reformation. The art of printing had just begun to spread and before many days were over all of Germany knew of the revolt of the Angustinian monk. Luther for time thought actually that the pope would be on his side and when informed of the contrary wrote his famous letter: "To Inform the Pope Better" Incidentally Lu- thers action was the starting point of the great movement within the Catholic church itself known as the counter-reformation. Though many books have been written of Luther some of them slanderous and others almost deifying his person, the most interest ing observations are those of his contempor- ary, Eramus, the Light of the World" ''1t is easy to call Luther a fungus; it is not easy to answer him. he wrote. There is much in Luther's teachings that I dislike. He runs to extravagaance. would rather die ten times than make schism. As to writ ing against Luther, I have not learning enough. One party says agree with Luther because do not oppose him. did what could. l advised him to be moderate. They quote this and they quote that to show we are alike. I could find hundred passages where St. Paul seems to teach the doctrines which they condemn Tn Luther" In the per spective lent by history no one can deny that Luther was animated by strong and earnest passion for truth, that he was a world figure and his speech before the diet at Dorms is one of the most memorable events in world history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
CouIdn't Be Easier.

A California judge would make divorces easier to obtain. Impossible, at least in Jackson \ county, Missouri.-Kansas City Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31

Iof political privilege. Obedient to the rules of party government, supporting the nominees of the party when made, un- lreservedly expressing opposition to those who would betray the party from. within,
 this newspaper takes it's stand without |equivocation and in satisfaction that it
 is not without voice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
Twn Ways.

One way is to keep up with running ex- penses and another is to slow down running expenses.-Buffalo Enquirer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-31
Taking A Hint.

All men in swimming he excelled, He told the maiden he adored, And so the -charmer felt impelled - To throw the boaster overheard.
 Il. D. Stanbury.