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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
SEEING SOME GHOSTS

Senator LaFolIette is in the habit ot telling the people that they are neadeo towards gloomy things. Fortunately, the opinion widely prevails that he is actu- ated by ambitions for political prefer ment, and the great majority Of the voters have not forgotten his war rec ord. Just as it is thought that we are set Ing along tolerably we'll, and every body seems reasonably contented, he a1i- nounces that things are going to the demnition bow-wows, and that the people are in reality slaves to a favored few, and all that sort of thing
 No sooner was the plan of the repara- tions experts heralded as successful, and the whole of Europe was greatly en- couraged over the situation, than Sena- tor LaFollette declared that folks on both sides of the Atlantic were badly fooled, and that the plan for repara- tions settlement was really the scheme of J. P. Morgan and Company. It made no difference that the premiers of Eng land, France and Germany, all admitted ly socialistic, accepted the plan as the final solution of the problem. Senator LaFollette declared that all of those statesmen were completely fooled.
 One wonders what the world would do if it didn't have Senator LaFollette to reveal secrets of this kind, and disclose how the world has been a victim of the cruelest treatment. More and more, however, the impression is spreading that the Wisconsin statesman is fooling him. self when he imagines that he can put over such clap-trap. It may be that in the activities of the campaign Senator LaFollette is seeing ghosts, monsters and things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
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,INIoNS OF OTHER EDITOR s

Progressives Pushing Forward.--The "has beens" are passing on, the ''old moss backs are rapidly disappearing and the 'progres- sive nows" are pushing forward with vim and enthusiasm that is making life comfort able, prosperous and happy for the whole people.-Huntsville Times.
 Good for Birmingham."--Nearly $2,0O0,- 900 worth of buildings wera under construc- tion during the mont hof August in Brming- ham, That is an increase of $1 100000 over the same date last year. The months total brought the record up to $12,213,222 for the year. Good for Birmingham. May she grow until New York will look like a village as compared to her.-Greenville Advocate.
 Should Give Trees Q Pruning.-Before serious accident occurs, the city commission would be fully justified in engaging a suffi- cient force to go over the city and give the trees a thorough pruning, when the season is here Those that are dead or dying should be promptly removed and young trees planted to replace them. The policy of replanting young trees to replace those removed should Ecertainly be adopted Let us build for pos- terity.-Tuscaloosa News. ro ,s
 Good Water, Good Health.-Andalusia people have much to be proud of in the fact that here we have an abundance of artesian water with absolutely no contamination. The analysis of Andalusia water has always shown the absence of any surface contamina- ton which makes the water ideal for drink ing purposes. Another thing that is gratify- ing and that is that there is seldom found a case of typhoid in the city limits. Health conditions in Andalusia are excellent.-An- dalusia Star.
 2 Signs of Better Business.-Our merchants have shared a long, hot summer. In spite of it most of them have done well, though it might have been better The cotton season is already opening up, and signs of better busi- ness and prospects are appearing. Fewer debts than usual, and Talladega has paved streets, good water, and is going after fresh supply of gas. Yes, everybody healthy, with rare exception, and are hustling and get ting ready for Thanksgiving.-Talladeg Daily Home.
 Training as Protection.--The soldier, from experience, realizes that an adequate mill tary organization cannot be maintained ex- cept by constant training. He remembers how untrained men or men trained for only few weeks were throwR into battle with Germany's best and howl they gave their lives by the thousands because they had not received the proper training. He wants peace but if war must come he must have the training and experience that will protect him. He stands on middle ground. He seeks no war of conquest, but he claims the right to that knowledge that will save him and his people from those who would take from him that which belongs to him.-Montgomery Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

: : ditions in that state that Blease boiled most of his total strength in the first primary, and that he will be defeated in the run-off. What happens will be largely significant of political conditions in state which has right to be proud of the records of many of her public men. Mississippi rebuked Vardamanism. Florida her Cats. Now comes Cole Blease with record equally as depress- ing as any of them to presume upon the patience of South Carolina Democracy. Pinckney, Rutledge, Calhoun, Capers, Hampton and many other distinguished patriots and statesmen might we'll be re- membered when the voters act again. The situation recalls the opening oration of great Roman in defense of his country: "How long, Oh Catiline, will you continue to abuse our patience"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
MIR. HENDRICKS SUGGESTIONS

The people of Birmingham, especially taxpayers, property-owners and those interested in street traffic, should read with careful attention the discussion of grade separation by MT. Julian Kendrick in yesterdays Age-Herald. It is appar- ent that neither of the two plans pro- posed by General Sibert nor the under pass plan as approved by the city com mission sufficiently takes into considera- tion the future expansion of the city nor the grade and other difficulties pre- sented by all of the three plans. It ap- pears that even the plans for the viaduct at Twenty-fourth street, which it seems should be built without further delay, have not been drawn with due regard for the public convenience or the public safety, particularly as regards the steep ness of the grade.
 That for underpass construction at Twentieth street the depression should not be more than three feet below the present level relieves to a great extent those who have feared that underpasses might be gloomy, wet and lnsanltary places. They need not be so if properly designed, and that they should be prop erly designed goes without saying. The public welfare demands it, not only for the present, but for the long future. It is quite evident from MT. Hendricks full treatment of the subject that he IS more familiar with all the details and more completely envisions the public right and convenience than most of those who have spoken. The city might do far worse than retain his services in this emer- gency.
 It is apparent that MT. Kendrick is not without due regard for the efficient handling of rail traffic also. He recog- nizes the railroad difficulties very frankly, and is willing to concede such adjustments as will meet their emergency without sacrificing any substantial pub lie benefit. It is also evident that MT. Kendrfck has studied the truck traffic to and from the warehouses and along Morris avenue. This traffic must be ex- pedited, for it is part of the very lie of the city's business. Viaducts Will hamper this truck traffic. The under pass plan as apparently endorsed by the city. if the commissions furtive treat roent of the matter may be called en. dorsement, is likewise obstructive ot proper street traffic, particularly as re- gards the matter of grades. The city commission might we'll study MT. Ken drick's suggestions as casting much needed illumination upon what appears to be a far from simple subject, yet which demands prompt treatment and de- cision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

man possibility. That they should con tinue to surrender leadership to any non-member, even though that non-mem- Der be the United States, is not to be expected.
 The Republicans have their own ob- stinacy to thank for the predicament. When they resolutely refused to enter the league and steadfastly assumed 8 spurious policy of isolation, they paved the way for the present situation. No thoughtful person could envision this na- tion as living henceforth to itself alone, for the very conditions brought about by modern inventions and relationships in trade and business forbid such state. As the foremost champion of world peace, also, we cannot refuse to join the majority of the nations of the world in any concerted program looking to world peace. Such refusal would indi- cate either insincerity or disposition to place our own dignity before the con- summation of the purpose we have so long and so consistently espoused. If we were members of the league our lead ership would still be acknowledged in those political agreements looking to-per- manent peace. Inasmuch as we refuse to join the concert of the powers in that organization which American genius brought into being, we cannot complain if Europe takes us at our word and pro- ceeds to her affairs without asking our advice.
 Fortunately, Europe takes no resent ful or discriminatory attitude toward us. On the contrary, she includes us in all her plans, confidently looking forward to the time when changing political in- fluences will again bring to the fore the question of our full entrance into the league. Europe wants us, needs us and cordially invites us, not to surrender any of our sovereignty, not to embroil ourselves in European entanglements, but to align ourselves with the other na- tions in a program we have long advo- cated and to lend our moral support to plans of high merit which cannot succeed without our positive endorsement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
The Right Word
The Recent Test
By W. CURTIS NICHOLSON

Tn0 ftocenG IeSt
 TITHER the most recent test published
 by "The Right Word" was easier than
 those that had preceded it or readers of this column are becoming more proficient in the rules of good English, for more than ninety had all the sentences correct. How ever the large number of perfect papers may have been due to the increasingly larger num- Der of readers who try the tests, which seem to be gaining in popularity.
 Each day for the next five days the win- ners' names will be announced. The first section is as follows:
 J. E. Erickson, Chicago; Katherine Fra ser, Pictori, N. s.; James E. Buddy, New York; lola Witting, New York; Mrs. M. J. Clark, Winnetka, Ill.,; W. c. Bowman, Chi cago; Mrs. Ida W. Batchelder, Chicago 1; Monica Carter, Chicago Louise Dayton, Chi cago: Lester M. Rosen, New York; Dr. A. A. Meder, Louisville, Ky; Catherine Ma honey, Chicago; Henry Glass, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Jacob F. Dallinger, New York; T. Makay, New York; Eugene J. Sullivan, Brooklyn N. Y; Margaret F. Cole, Astoria, L. l.
 In Agreement
 NJ. Storey of New York, City writes Il highly agree with you in 'usuing the pos sessive case before the gerund; as, for in stance in the following sentences: What do you. think of my teaching school; He oo- iected to my joining the club .-.
 A more difficult test will be offered read CTS of "The Right Word" within few days Those kind of sentences that are in common use will be offered but they will not be easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Watching The Parade
By JOHN PILGRIM

MY friend the real estater is furious MI about Old Mrs. Wilkins stubborn ness She is, he says, holding up the development of an entire block
 "Why," he said, "the reason the old fool gave for not selling is enough to drive you frantic"
 Here's the reason:
 "I do not want to sell.
 I happened to know something of the Wilkins matter. She was married In that house. Her children were born there. Her husband died there. She lived there through happy life. Every room-every corner Of every room-has it's charming memories. Those who know her remark that all the lines in her face are happy lines. 1t IS a happy house. Happiness seems toehave filled it, like sunshine. Why should she sell?
 q have offered her a fortune," said my friend, the real estater.
 Whats that? What is a fortune! The mere piling of dollars on dollars means noth- ing to most of us. There is a rich man down on The Shore who almost died last var although he had sold his business for more money than he had believed IS Tn the world. This year he got back into business and is fighting hard and working hard and is perfectly happy. His next door neighbor sold out his share in the same business ten years ago for a tithe of last years price and has been perfectly happy ever slnce Yet h ehas done nothing but fish. Money isn't everything in this world. Instead of putting money in the bank we should try to deposit happiness. A bank account IS always good for smiles, and that warm feeling about the heart when one looks into the past, and the respect of ones fellows Can money compare with it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Brief Nature Studies
TwENTY or fifty thousand years since
By J. OTIS SWIFT.

"WENTY or fifty thousand years since
 the retreat of glacial ice seem not so
 long as one stands on rocky shores ot Kennebec Point Georgetown, Maine, and sees deep, clearly marked striations, scratches and grooves left by the mighty ice sheet slid ing into the Atlantic, gouging out Sagadahoc Bay on the way. Back on the rocks under bayberry and bracken are gray-white patches of reindeer moss, leftover from Arctic tundra vegetation which crept down before the long winter that raised man from the sub-human to the path to civilization.
 The grooves run down sloping edges un- der crystal green sea-water toward that lost land-bridge which some think once connected North America and Europe and above when the round-the-world flyers have been picking their way among icebergs and fogs The con tinental glacier has retreated to Greenland and modern man has been battling its chllllng breath.
 Under reindeer moss, in ledge crevices, are bits of worked quartzite and chert. Their clean flaking suggests it was but yesterday the first men camped along these shores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Clever Red Move

The old Russian policy for dominance in the Far East is being revived by the bolshe- vists and with apparent signal success. Jap anese newspapers and British publications in China point out that the treaty between soviet Russia and China is of the greatest import, as it involves revision of the whole Japanese policy toward China. Railway con- sessions and operations, diplomatic relations, even the status of extra-territoriality, enjoyed by the Japanese in China, must be radically changed. Japan is also forced to abandon it's policy of aggression toward China by the treaty. A clever move on the part of the reds was the elevation of its representa- tive in China to the rank of ambassador, where other nations have always been con- tented by naming their representatives "min- isters to China" An ambassador enjoys rank and privileges superior to those of a minister" And as Russia's agent is the first ambassador, he at once becomes the dean of the diplomatic crops in Pekin. A position of tremendous importance in a country where foreign relations are often determined by the attitude .of the diplomats in residence there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
The Worlds Wir,doaU
Fighting The Senate
By PIERRE VAN PAssEN


 |XV/ILLIAM LYON MACKENZIE KING. w liberal premier of Canada and grandson of the man who led an army against the British in that country before Canada was a dominion, has declared war on the senate. The senate in Canada corresponds to a large extent to the house of lords in England. Its members sit for life, and Mackenzie King finds himself confronted by body largely appointed by his political opponents during their previous term of office. Several of his most cherished measures have been defeated by the senators, who have the power to veto, whose combined age is something like 1299," according to the premier. In many instances he thinks they have acted as if they were living in A. D. 1299 instead of 1924. There have been hints before of the abolishment of the senate in Canada. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the last liberal premier before Mir. King, threatened to take action, but was defeated at the polls before he could carry out his threats Mac Kenzie King has promised that he will de- wise ways and means during the parliament tary vacation to curb the power of the sen- ate. In his fight he will have the support of the western liberal and the agrarian pro- gressive party, while the conservative group from Ontario and some of the Maritime provinces and also some of the French Ca nadian liberals will oppose him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
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 The way to success Has beeen outlined, I guess, By hundreds of thousands of men. Rise early and work; Stay late never shirk You've heard it again and again.. Now I wouldn't say That way doesn't pay To get to the top of the heap; This much I do know, The process is slow; You're old ere the profits you reap. But here's a short cut To get out of the rut, To cast off the poor works yoke; With speed you'll advance, And your pay will enhance If you laugh when the boss cracks joke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Turkey And France

Turkey is the daughter of France" says Premier Herriot in support of the ratifica- tion of the Lausanne treaty. He must be talking of the new Turkey of Renal Pasha, who has inaugurated an era of liberal thought and progressive policies in the old Ottoman empire. For the old Turkey was the acme of fanaticism, intolerance and re- action. Its name was synonymous with mas sacre or Armenians and oppression of racial minorities. In the new Turkey all religious have been placed on an equal basis, schools have been founded and many modern re- forms instituted. In America and Canada there are many opponents to a certain clause in the Lausanne treaty, which provides for the exchange of populations. It is pointed out as a brutal piece of Turkish diplomacy. But as matter of fact this particular clause was not suggested by Ishmet Pasha. the Turkish negotiator, but was introduced by the Greeks, supported by Lord Curzon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Too Risky!


 The itinerant lecturer-preacher was a staunch prohibitionist and always prefaced his sermon by a story (either true or mythi- ca) showing the curse of drink. The con- gregation he was addressing listened spell hound, as he told of heavy drinker who met with a very painful death. This man was so rum-soaked that, in attempting to blow out a lighted candle, his alcoholic breath was ignited and his head exploded! There was complete silence at the preacher finished. One sinner, in the front row, sud denly paled, beads of precipitation breaking out upon his brow.
 "Ah!" the preacher exclaimed, <'you have taken this lesson to heart! Would it not be safer to give up drink?"
 Maybe it would," the man huskily re- piled; but know darn well that I'm goin' to stop blowing out candles after this.'
 70. L. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Publicity Helpful to MontevaIlo

Publicity. Helpful to MOntevallO To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 wish to thank you for Dean Carmichael and those in charge of the campaign for the million dollar equipment fund for Monte vallo for the splendid publicity and co-opera- tion you have given this good cause. I assure you that your work has been of the greatest inspiration and assistance to us, and will be appreciated through the years by all the young women of Alabama, who Will be given a greater opportunity through you to obtian a better education.
 W. E. MITCHELL,
 e-Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
OId When Hi.tory Was young

Varna, the great port city of Bulgaria, will soon celebrate the 2,500th anniversary of its founding. It was a flourishing city when Caesar hunted his formidable adver- sary, Pompey, in its neighborhoOd. Even before the Roman republic was founded and when Egypt was made Persian province, Varna was a flourishing town. Not much is left of the old town but some crumbling ruins and old Roman, Byzantine and Mace dOnian castles. The new Varna is a modern up-tO-date city, with excellent port facilities, and main export harbor of rich agricultural hinterland, Press reports have it that se- rious farmer riots have taken place in the vicinity of the old city lately. In record of 2,500 years that have witnessed Alexander, Caesar, the Greek emperors, MOhammed the Great, the Goths, Vandals, Attila and the Crusaders, mere socialist riots do not meas ure up as a great menace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Goes To Their Heads

Bill; "Love, they say, is what makes the world go round"
 Jack "I'll not argue that; but I do know it makes some people awful dizzy
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

Considering the percentage of bandits and ex-bandits in the Chinese armies, it is no wonder that the civilized world re- fuses to get excited over the disturbance there, because it is regarded as case of dog eat dog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Forum, Of The People
Le Baron Cookies Poem l;tor of Tho Apn-Harald

Le Baron COOke'S Poem To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Buddha Speaks You who would taste the wine of life Must water the vineyard of your love
 LIE BARON COOKE, In Contemporary Verse" !" Fenway Studios, Boston, Mass, Sept 2, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Talking Politics

On public questions don't like to talk with
 Peter Piepan, The reason is that peter can shout much
 louder, sir, than I can. I love to argue politics with Bernard Victor
 Day, For B. " D. agrees with me in everything
 say. think the dumbest, meanest man I know
 is Charlie Sneezin. No matter what say to him he won't suc-
 cumb to reason. tried to talk with NJ. T. Kann and tell
 him how to vote, But when the interview was over had lost
 my goat N. w. B. She: Do you believe in love at first sight?" He; "I don't know any other way to ac- count for It." -J. Willard Ridings.
 Hear! Hear! Hear that siren whistler" "NO-I'm a little deaf-where Is she" Mrs John Krug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

Herrin, Illinois, seems to offer fine opening for school of first aid to the injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
Those HOrrid Bleacherites

An umpire who was sharp-eyed and willin' Made decisions that perfectly thrillin'; Once he ''erred" and they bottled him, Ran right out and throttled him Their actions were perfectly killin'.
 Marshall Pancoast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

The claim that LaFollette is a poser must have arisen from the artistic way in which he has camouflaged his party affiliations for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

If the choice were left to me, whether to have 8 free press or a free government, I would choose 8 free press.-ThOmas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
The Supreme Court Sid

May: "That fellow cuts no ice with me- ' Fay: "No, he's cheap skate.
 Blaine c. Bigler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

The only flaw in MT. Davis Common honesty" plea is that it is not common in nnlitics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

MT. Edison says that MT. Coolidge will be elected if he doesn't talk too much. Evidently MT. Edison is quite confident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
IE YOu WANT TO WIN

Getting a square deal isn't all that's neces- sary you must know how to play your hand. Boston Transcript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

X UNLESS IT'S TO KICK BACK
 Uncle Sam will lend hand in Europe ln- stead of putting hi sfoot in it.-Indianapoils Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08
All The Trimmings

Tom: "That flapper you danced with last night looked like little doll"
 Jerry: "She was-and hand-painted one, at that!" Gilbert Burnham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-08

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