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deposits might be discovered during a
congressional recess, and it is well to
be prepared-not to say, protected.
Mr.. Davis also acutely brings out that
when 1t was question of the bonus Mr..
Mellon could produce figuresto show that
the bonus would add tremendously to the
tax burden of the country. But when
Mr.. Mellon desired to revise the tax
rates so aseto remove taxes from the very
rich, he was able to produce figures
showing that great reduction in tax
revenues was possible. A man has to
be good at figures to make them obey him
so exactly. Mr.. Mellon has never COM
mented on the fact that it was found pos
sible, not only to finance the bonus out
of regular revenues, but to reduce the
revenues far more than originally con-
templated by Mr.. Mellon. The secretary
revealed himself a true disciple of the
school of privilege when he formulated
and sponsored the tax plan that would
give the reduction to the very rich and
permit the people Of moderate means to
bear the load. Altogether it appears that
Mr.. Mellon has done as we'll as he could
for himself and friends.
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fought side by side this fall against Re-
publican rule entrenched in privilege" :
Comparing the relative ability Of the
two candidates in the coming campaign
debates, the Springfield Republican says:
"Where Roosevelt is likely to be at a
disadvantage is in debate over state af-
fairs. There can be no question, aside
from his stand on prohibition, that Gov
ernor Smiths administration of his Of
flee has revealed remarkable grasp Of
the machinery, the conduct and the prob
lem of the state government. A notable
Republican, who served at Albany with
Smith in. the legislature, and. who now
holds an important post under the ma
tional administration, has testified that
Smiths knowledge of state. affairs even
then surpassed that Of any other member
of either party. Against this Colonel
Roosevelt must pit the experience gained
in legislative service that was compare
lively brief and undistinguished."
Suffice it to say that the Democrats
appear confident of a state victory in
New York and that the Republicans are
very much worried.
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MELLON AND PRIVILEGE.

Inasmuch as he is man of great pos
sessions. Secretary Mellon could hardly
escape ENJOYING some of the special ben
efits and privileges extended by the Re-
nublican party to favored interests.
therefore, it is not surprising that Mr..
John w. Davis should discover his un-
mistakable profits arising out of the
mysteriously high tariff on aluminium.
M, Mellon is known to be extensively
interested in aluminium. 1t is true that
the United States has almost monopoly
on aluminium clays already discovered
and therefore would not appear to be
seriously endangered by foreign compe.
tition in this commodity, nor in need of
a protective tariff. But then some big
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EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON HEALTH

That human me moves rhythmically rather
than in flat and steady progression is a fact
to which both psychologists and psychologists
are at present devoting a good deal of atten-
ton. AS there is a rhythm of the heart and
of the brain, so also there is a rhythm of
work and rhythm of play. Men accomplish
their ends by fits and starts" rest pauses
succeeding naturally to spells of activity.
Thus, as Sir Robert Armstrong Jones points
out in the letter which wepubli sh today,
human enterprise is frequently intensified by
the potent rhythms of music. The drums
of war" are no mere pageantry; they add, con-
spicuOusly and ,decisively, to the ardor of
those who hear them. From immem0rial
time, indeed, men have reused their fighting
instincts with wild music, cheered their de-
preston with tune or song. Music, too, is one
of the oldest therapeutic measures Of which
records exists The spectacle of the stripping
David playing his harp in the presence of
the gloomy, phantom-haunted Saul is SO ia
miliar that it's significance is apt to be over
looked. For some reason modern medicine
has tended to leave music out of its list of
remedies, though it stood high in the regard
of all earlier generations Of healers. The ex-
PLANTATION may possibly be that its influence,
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subtle, mysterious and incalculable is a
stumbling block to the exact mind of the man
of science. OF the power of this influence,
however, there can be no doubt, and Sir Rob
ert Armstrong-Jones has performed u pub
lie service in emphasizing it. He declares en-
phatically that Those whose vocation is the.
care of the mind will realize how much they
owe to the curative agency of the emotion
reused by music in the restoration of diseased
mental states, and how, by it's means, hope
and courage may be raised, dependency dis
sipated and healthy mental action may be
stimulated" Incidentally, his plea reveals
the changed attitude of psychiatry to the emo
tional life. 1t is no longer the fashion. as it
used to be, to relegate the emotions to po-.
sition of inferiority in relation to the intel,
lect. On the contrary, the truth that it is
by his emotions that man lives and strives
and achieves is now recognized. Intellect aud
emotion, indeed, are net separate functions of
the mind, but rather, expressions of its activ-s
ity. Thus great mind tonics,' : such as music.
exert an influence on reason as we'll as on
feeling. They are capable of restoring harl
mony in the spirit and so of exerting a heal
ing power on every member of the body
London Times. -s
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BY THOMAS R. MARSHALL,

Former Vice President of the United States.
One of the prerogatives Of old age is gar
gulity. The good nature of the American peo-
pie finds expression in their tolerance toward
the man who thinks he has won electorate
in the school of experience. Without i'm
patience they permit him to diagnose Diseases
Of the body polite and Other diseases that
he runs across, and to offer remedies. They
may not consent to take his remedy, but
they are willing to pay respectful attention
while he cracks up his cufe-all.
Nearly every man has a vocation. Yet,
only a few seem to realize that it takes a
long time to perfect one in any vocation.
Perfection is always remote, although methods
of proficiency as set forth by those who have
achieved success are numerous. To instance,
one might suppose because of the many
works on medicine and law that novice
would be equipped to discharge every duty.
Not So Otherwise it would not be the prac-
tice of medicine and the practice of law. Ac-
complishment does not accompany the pro-
curement of a diploma.
Difficulties Are Evident.
The difficulties In preparing ones self for
a vocation were brought sharply to my mind
several years ago in the trial of lawsu9.
The action was one to recover damages for
alleged malpractice upon the part of sur
geon. The disability which he had sought to
remove was dislocation of the thigh bone
suffered by man who had been run over
by wagon loaded with brick AS the trial
proceeded the main point of controversy was
whether the dislocation was downward and
forward or upward and backward.
A noted surgeon was ON the witness stand
to give expert testimony and he was being
cross-examined by one Of Indiana's most brill
liant lawyers. Whether an ordinarily com
petent surgeon could have discovered the
character Of the injury was the point that the
lawyer was trying to establish through the
witness The witness countered by asking
the lawyer what he meant by an ordinarily
competent surgeon. This led to an exchange
of definitions. The witness described an ordi-
narily competent surgeon as one who profits
by his mistakes in that he learns by his own
experiences. The lawyer apparently was
amazed, With voice like thunder he de-
manded to know: do you mean to say that
your profession is so uncertain that you sur
geons practice off the infirmities of mankindT'
TO which the witness answered: Yes; the
practice Of surgery and the practice of law
are much alike in that respect. knew you
when you could not try dog case. Yet you
kent on practicing law at the expense of your
clients until now you are known as a great
LAWYER" In many ways one generation can
start where the last generation stopped. but
this il not true as applied to vocation. This
we acquire from day to day and year to
year by constant practice.
Vocation Is Essential.
A vocation is essential to the leading of
normal life-a life of success and content
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Forum OF The People
Mobile Would Levy Additional School Tax.

Mobile Would Levy Additional School Tax.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
The enclosed letter from the board OF
school commissioners, explains itself. If, aft
er familiarizing yourself with the proposed
amendment, you can see your way clear to
give it the editorial support Of The Age,
Herald, it will be much appreciated. The
amendment in no way, affects the voters out
side Of Mobile county. yet we must have the
support Of the citizens of Alabama In its
adoption.
The loss of this amendment would mean
reduction in our school revenue of approx
mately $4,000, which would force very
drastic curtailment in the operation OF our
schools, in both the city and rural districts.
s. s. MURPHY,
Superintendent
Mobile, Ala, October 8, 1924.
The proposed amendment would give the
people of Mobile county constitutional au-
thority to tax themselves two mills for school
purposes. Undoubtedly the people OF Ala
bama will give them that authority
EDITOR,
The Age-Herald.
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THE TRUE PROGRESSIVE.

From my point of view he only deserves
to be called a progressive who cannot see
q wrong persist without an effort to redress
II, a right denied without an effort to
protect it; who feels a deep concern for the
economic welfare of the United States, but
realizes that the making Of better men and
women is a matter greater still; who
thinks of every governmental policy first
Of all in its bearing upon human rights
rather than upon material things; who be-
lfeves profoundly in human equality and
detests privilege in whatever form or In
whatever disguise, and who finds the true
test of success in the welfare of the many
and not the prosperity and comfort of the
few. The civic unit of America Is not the
dollar, but the individual man. All that
goes to make better and happier and freer
men and women Is progress; all else IL re-
aeti0n.-JOhn w. Davis.
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The Reckless Age,

To the Editor Of The Age-Herald:
Three centuries ago men wore armor when
they went into battle. Now men charge a
machine gun without armor When the
world was young, the instinct of self.preserva-
ton was stronger. Nature was intent on
populating the earth. You may search
ancient history in vain to find an instance
where a man raced his car to beat locomo-
tive over a crossing. He who fights and
runs away. viii live to fight another day."
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was the spirit that governed the men of the
past.
Youth is more daring than middle-age, for
yOAth has a lifetime before it in which to
rectify any mistake. Youth says, Il will try
anything once" while age says, Il must be
careful"
Hence the criminals are nearly all young
people. The young are reckless of their
health. 1t was the suggestion of a youthful
mnuSe that the eat should be bAlled. 1t was
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an older mouse that asked, ''who will bell
the cat?"
Young folks plunge into the stormy sea
of matrimony, while older people stand shiy-
ering on the shore. ~.
Youth is daring in dress and department..
Parental authority is looked upon as a joke,
aud parents are regarded as relics of the
glacial period. So
D. B. GRACE.
Birmingham. Ala. = Ned
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1t is reported that three thousand gal
Ions of denatured alcohol disguised as
choice liquors are sold in Chicago month
ly, which proves that famous Snowman
was right when he said that people pre-
fer to be humbugged.
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NEW CHIEF GAME WARDEN.

Appointment of Ted Cottrell, special
agent of the state department of game
and fisheries, as chief game warden by
Commissioner Quinn, will meet with the
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The Nashville Banner says that the
roads in Tennessee are paved only with
good intentions. That is an improvement
upon some of those in Alabama.
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Three billion dollars year is the
estimated annual cost of crime in this
country, exclusive of the per-diem fees
of distinguished alienists.
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1t is noted that the average citizen be-
lieves in strict observance of the traffic
laws unless he is DISTRACTED by what is
known as a road hog.
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A newspaper headline tells Chow The
Police Safeguard The People From
Thieves" The explanation comes under
the head of startling fiction.
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It is said that there are some folks
in this country who are such extreme
pacifists that they are even opposed to
making war on the boil weevil.
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How Counties Must Use Gasoline Tax

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
In your editorial reference a few days ago,
to the gasoline tax money, equally distributed
to the 81 counties of the state, you erroneous
ly Say that said tax is to be expended in the
construction Of roads and bridges, ETC.,
whereas the law provides that the money
shall be expended exclusively for ''mainten-
nance and repair of roads and bridges" al
ready constructed.
In some of the counties the officials are mis-
applying this fund. The writer knows of one
county where the officials paid out of this
fund interest on road bonds issued several
years ago. In another coupty, damages for
mule falling in bridge, an1 for right-of-
way for new roads.
The law explicitly states that such ex-
penditures constitute a misdemeanor punish
able by fine and Imprisonment.
FRANK v. EVANS.
Tuseumbia, Ala.
Mr.. Evans is correct. The law requires
that the gasoline tax revenue shall be spent
in road and bridge maintenance, and not for
construction or any general purpose.
EDITOR,
The Age-Herald.
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1t is said that ninety per cent. of the
movies shown in Europe are made in
America. The Europeans are tolerant
people.
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There is good reason for the silence
of the Republicans. On the vital issues
the campaign they can't afford t,
Ealk.
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NEWS BUREAUs-washington. 500 Davidson
Building: State Capital Montgomery Journal
Huilding: Tennessee Valley, Decatur Daily
Buifding; Tuscaloosa. News Building; Anniston.
Star Building; Gadsden. Times Building: Muscle
Sn1Ais. Tri-Cities Daily Building.
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1t is getting so these flappers look
right untidy when their necks are un.
shaven.
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b SUBSCRIPTION RATES--By mail. payable In
advance. in United States and Canada, Daily
and Sunday. one year. $500, six months, $500:
three months, S2.25. month. S5c. Daily
only: One year. $3.50; six months. $3.25; three
months. s1.75: one month. 75c. Sunday only.
oneS year, S3.oo; six months, $3.50; three
months. Toe; month. Zoe.
4SEy Carrier. where carrier delivery is main
tanned. zoe per week. s5c per month.
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At least, straw votes tickle the vanit,
of some of the candidates until the re
turns come in,
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1t is remarkable how many high-pow-
cred automobile owners are in such a
hurry to get nowhere for nothing.
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II the choice were left to me. whether to have
free press free government, / would
choose "a free press.-Thomss Jefferson.
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Perhaps it would solve this problem of
abnormal murderers if they were hung
in effigy.
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One explanation of the LaFollette ad-
herents' choice of the Liberty Bell as
an emblem is that it is cracked.
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THE ACE. HERALD
FREDERICK I. THOMPSON. PRESIDENT

Entered at Birmingham. Ala, posi- office as sec
ond-class matter. act of Congress- March 6. 1879
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4 Telephone (private branch exchange connect
ing all Departmental, Main 1900.
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David's assertion that all men are liars
indicates that there was politics in those
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EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OF NORTH AMERI-
CAN NEWSPAPER ALLIANCE IN ALABAMA
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MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PREss-The As
ISOLATED Press is exclusively entitled to for
publication of all news dispat ches credited to It,,
not otherwise credited in this paper and also
local news published therein. All rights Of re-
publication of special dispatches are reserved.
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FUNERAL TUESDAY
FOR H. F|EBER
Widow and One Son Survive
ReaItor,

Funeral services of Herbert +.
Fieber, 90. who died Saturday from
injuries sustained in a fall from the
fourth floor Of the Willoughby Bldg,
226 y. Meridian St. will be held at
10 a. m. Tuesday at the SIS. Peter
and Paul Cathedral. Burial in Crown
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Ffeber had been in i'll health
for months. He was associated in
the real estate business with John J.
Reilly. at 124 y. Delaware St. As
sOciates said his business affairs
were in good condition.
He was a director and secretary
treasurer Of the Century Building
Company. director Of the Indiana
Savings and Investment Company.
director and vice president OF the
DelO-Real Estate Company. direc-
tor of the Real Estate Board and a
member Of the Board Of Trade.
Chamber Of Commerce and Indian.
apolis Athletic Club.
He is survived by the widow. a
son, Howard Fieber. and two sisters,
Mrs. John J. Reilly and Mrs. Z. +.
Cobb. both OF Indianapolis.
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The one-eyed man came close tC
Higgins. and in rapid French as
sailed him. And then. suddenly,
understood. Not higgins manner
told me;~the plutocrat acted his part
too well. But the light Of one Of the
electric lamps flashed on the French
mans face, and the mystery that
n,td been pt zzling me for a week
was solved at last.
l went back 10 bed. neither re
preaching Higgins. nor paying any
attention 20 his perfunctory apollo
-ies. l slept soundly, happily. as one
5hould who knows that on the NOR
LOW he will acquire a fortune.
With the other passengers 1 disem-
barked next day. l submitted to the
usual examination of my baggage. l
saw the reporters buzzing about the
Higginses, and knew that the after,
moo headlines would be devoted to
the loss Of the precious RANGES
Pearl. l Chuckled as I thought of
the story that could be written, but
would not be printed in the newspa-
pers. You see. I had no doubt as
to my success. I had pierced the dis
guise Of opportunity.
Outside the customs shed I fol
lowed the porter with my baggage to
a taxi. l told the chauffeur to drive
my things to the Hotel Regina, took
his number to assure myself of his
honesty, and then waited. In a few
minutes the one-eyed man arrived.
His porter handed his bags to a taxi
driver. The one-eyed man climbed
into the cab.
And I climbed in after him. He
would have expostulated, save that
I pressed something against his ribs,
the something being the muzzle of
not see this play, and when 1 told
him that l would accompany his pas
senger. made no objection. He closed
the door upon us, climbed into his
seat and started the cab.
What do you want?" demanded
the one-eyed man.
I smiled cheerfully at him. Your
ISM tJ0S 4 LOAd III L pI 6SSCd
the muzzle harder against his chest.
mo use in crying out; it would be
Jail for you even if you live" l
warned him.
There, in the center of crowded
West St. he removed his glass eye
and handed it to me. At the next
corner I knocked on the window, and
the chauffeur stopped. I alighted.
waved an airy adieu to my one-eyed
friend, and strolled blithely across
town, a little later to pick up a taxi
and drive to the Regina.
Afraid of pursuit? Had 1 not al
ready conquered the one-eyed man?
Afraid of the police? Would Hig-
gins, who had c%onspired at the simu-
lation of a robbery, in order to avoid
the payments Of a tremendous duty,
confess his own attempt at crime?
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- said.
It's as big as your eye" he de.
clared. And it's the most perfect
pearl Of its size in existence.
heard Maret jabbering about it.
Some Indian princess went bust and
sold it." He whistled. Hell have
to pay another chunk of money to.
morrow, at the customs, when he
shows them that bit of junk. ThatlI
break his heart. He sure hates to
spend a nickel where it won't show,
the old tight-wad."
L agreed with him. signing as !
did so. thinking how well l could use
the money represented by that pearl.
Indeed, the thought was so agoniz-
ing that l left the lounge long before
the concert was over, seeking solace
in the smoking-room.
The room was deserted, save for
the one-eyed man. Unwilling to
arouse any latent suspicion in him,
I had hitherto refrained from accost,
ing him. But now 1 nodded pleas,
antly to him. It was my last chance
to make his acquaintance, and 1 had
not yet given up the idea that here
was opportunity.
But when l followed my nod with
an invitation to join me in a pint OF
champagne, he b%rusquely refused
His one good eye shot a suspicious
glance at me. I noted that that eye
was gray, and that his glass eye
matched the other. zS5
Rebuffed. I made no further eff6
I drank my wine, rose, took a turn