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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
AFTER THE LAWBREAKERs

Twenty homicides in Jefferson county during the month of May is the report of the coroner. It is the largest number for any month this year except February, when the record was twenty-one. Ac- cording to the record of last year, more than seventy-five per cent. of the homi- cides in the county occur within the city limits. At Mays rate homicides in Jef- ferson county for 1924 would be two hundred and forty, of which about one hundred and eighty would be credited to Birmingham, which is not far from the record of last year.
 There are, however, signs of improve nent.-With the growth of the county and city there is a tendency towards more effective enforcement of law. A recent illustration was the conviction of six persons in the criminal division of the circuit court in less than a week on charges involving capital offenses. Only seven such cases went to trial, one hav- ing been postponed because of wounds of one of the accused. In other words all six of the persons who were tried for capital offenses were convicted, and that in less than week.
 Such records will go a long way to- wards reducing crime. Such records are Cne ouLgroWCn or stronger puDIlc SCH timent for enforcement of law, and es pecially in cases involving the more vio- lent crimes. There is even a prospect for reduction in. the record of misde- meanors where appeals and delays art possible under the law. This is the re, suit of effective efforts to clear the con- gested dockets and make it possible tc try cases much more promptly. It is en- couraging to note that Jefferson county is waking up to an appreciation of the necessity for vigorous treatment of law. breakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

party in the November elections, es- pecially if LaFollette should make good his threat. He seems likely to do that, and the party is already trembling in it's boots.
 It is possible that Iowa as a rock ribbed Republican state would join hands with the discontents in the Re- publican party, while there may be other states which, under such conditions, would follow suit. Each new develop ment in the campaign indicates that the party is in for some rough going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
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Guest Room Motto

(By Molly Anderson Haley) This room is yours, Dear Guest, but please Don't take too many liberties, Not charging people for their keep Makes our overhead pretty steep. So don't shake ink around the floor,
 Or pin your laundry to the door, Stow surreptitious apple-cores Away within the bureau drawers. Tank down the windows when it rains
 (It keeps the curtains free from stains) And oh, Dear Guest, our soul, entreats,
 If you must smoke, don't burn the sheets And when you strike your matches spare Our one and only antique chair. ez So watch your step, if you'd meet the test And win the title, Welcome Guest 7"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
SYMPTOMS

Doctor: When did you first notice that Mike was sick?
 Mrs. OFlanagan Sure, and he quit swear ing day before yisterday-Life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
Dr. TraprOck Sends an Open Letter to Mir
 Seth WOsiins

Dr. TraprOck Sends an Open Letter to Mir.
 Seth WOsi1ins
 Tn recent issue you have seen fit to cast distinct aspersions on my veracity, referring particularly to my relation of the great fish which came so near causing a serious accident in the old Erie canal. It is not my habit to picker with my readers. They either take what I tell them as gospel or I leave them strictly alone.
 In simple justice to myself and my larger public, feel called upon to make single, brief statement. It was due entirely to the commotion created by the incident upon which you squirt your inky doubts that the state of New York formally decreed the complete abolition of the old canal and the construction of the great Barge Canal at an expense of many millions of dollafs-a canal large enough in it's entire length to admit a fish such as had hooked and canal boat side by side. fHA Need say more? -' -.e .7+ The canal is there, silent witness of my veracity.
 My advice to you, sir, is to go and jump in it. Yours,
 WALTER E. TRAPROCK,
 F. R. s. S. E. IT. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
OLDER AND WISER

When I was a young man I worked 12 hours a day
 Son--I admire your youthful energy, dad, but I admire still more the mature wisdom which led you to stop it.-The Continent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

Before the two national conventions are over, good many people will be convinced that there are too many delegates at large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

A writer asserts that business has never been given a fair test. Business could and would accomplish more than it has ever done, if politics would step aside a while and give it the chance to which it is entitled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

Colonel Harvey has returned to the edi torial desk with an enlarged stock of ideas collected from various sources and capable of as many interpretations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

An exchange says that ''the curtain has fallen on this session of congress-" It is not the first show whose final act was welcomed by the spectators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

The prohibitionist party convention does not appear to have attracted as much at- tention as prohibitionist plank in the plat form in either of the two parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

One of the chief duties of the Chinese pres ident seems to be to provide satisfactory evidence that he has not departed this life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

It will soon be up to the voters to say what they think of the governmental scan- dals in the public service, and it is not ex- pected that they will be at all shy in ex- pressing their opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
His skull-cap is in the oval.

his candidacy for the presidency.
 His skull-cap is in the oval.
 He will run on a third ticket even fourth if necessary. The senator believes the peo pie are entitled to what they can get anG he promises. if elected, to let them try and get it.
 Representative Drummer will run for the vice presidency. T feel I am entitled to s vacation, anyhow" said Drummer in explain ing his decision.
 They hereby place themselves before the voting public under the banner, Dunn Drummer. Just Couple of Real Good Can didates."
 They had planned a slogan, ''The candi dates with the punch!' but were advised this might be misunderstood by the drinking classes.
 The platform of Dunn Drummer wal outlined by the senator himself today as follows: 4tis
 First of all, am for a return to plain living. This should get me the Plain Liver vote; in fact, count on every man with a
 
 please me more than a place in history as the Plain Liver President. Like Magnus Johnson, I am against full dress suits in the White House. If elected promise to wear a tuxedo, blue overalls, red flannel shirt, celluloid collar, cotton underwear and a fireman's helmet.
 I will not wear any shoes or stockings. have studied this matter carefully and have decided this costume will represent all classes without causing any jealousy on the part of any faction. This is true democracy.
 "I intend to shave only one side of the face. This will be concession to the rad icals, without being complete surrender. I am the first candidate for the presidency ever to think of an idea like this and should be given credit for real statesmanship.
 Feeling that there is a strong feeling against men of wealth and ability in the cabinet, I promise to surround myself with tramps and morons, none of whom has a nickel to his name. I am thinking of hay ing a cabinet of one-armed men, as this would reduce the chances of theft 50 per cent.
 You ask me why I feel am fitted for the presidency. My reply is that take a fair photograph screen we'll when leaning out of a locomotive cab and have a fair voice for radio broadcasting In addition to these points I have several grade A ideas for reform, viz:
 First of all, promise to cut out presi- dential messages. They take up spaces in the newspapers that should be given to base ball and divorces Secondly, I will abolish the custom of having a presidential yacht I am for getting down on level with the masses and will spend my summers on Drummer will occupy the side car.
 "In the next few weeks I intend to out line my views at some lengths and invite your attention. In the meantime, keep your eyes on Dunn & Drummer, the Peepul's Choice-"Built Up to Standard, Not Down to a Price ]"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
SPELL

Your new stenographer is a witch. Can she spell?"
 At least she has half the office force un- der one"-Louisville Courier Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
nETEN EEEICACInI1S

OFTEN EFFICACIOUS "Bunkins used to think the theater was de moralizing." remarked the manager. Has he changed his views?" "Yes. I converted him. How" "Sent him a pass" Washington Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
0NIY pLAusIRLE EXPIANATI

ONLY PLAUSIBLE EXPLANATION
 We suppose the only reason why ehoco- late-coated French fried potatoes have never become popular fad among flappers is that no one has advertised and offered them for sale.-Kansas City Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
THE AGE-HERA AID

Entered at Birmingham. Ala. post office as nscond-class matter, act of Congress March c. 1878
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
|.-hEagONCE nS OVER

Dunn and Drummer Toss Their Hats in Ring
 Senator Q. Howe iDumm today announced his candidacy for the presidency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
shA narnands What Her

She Demands What Her Kisses Are Worth!
 Friend of the family: 'Ill give you a penny for kiss, Marjorie a'
 Marjorie: .'No, thank you, can earn more taking castor oil."-Jack W. Watkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

They had planned a slogan, 'gThe candi dates with the punch!' but were advised this might be misunderstood by the drinking classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

Representative Drummer will run for the vice presidency. T feel I am entitled to s vacation, anyhow" said Drummer in explain ing his decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

They hereby place themselves before the voting public under the banner, "Dumm Drummer. Just Couple of Real Good Can didates."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
The Pursuit for Prizes

The craze for contests has even reached the suburbs.
 Mir. Smith, prominent resident of one of the most fashionable districts, was re- gently seen pushing a wheelbairow toward the local Main street. Upon the barrow was a large hamper of soiled clothes.
 "How come and whither?" a friend in. quired who met him. -.
 MT. Smith lowered the handles of the plebian vehicle. strengthened his back, and after taking off his hat, mopped his fevered brow.
 "That darn Chinese laundryman has of fered a nah jong set for the biggest bundle sent him this week." he snorted, land say wife is determined to win it." l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

If the choice were left to me, whether to nave free press or a free government,
 would choose free press.-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
Our Own Horoscope Department

Our OWn nOrOScOpo .OepaEGfneuC
 Hazel Trill: If you were born on June 9, Hazel, you are a child of Chanticleer, which is the old sanskrit word for Chicken. Ac- cordingly, you are very attractive to the op- posite sex. since most men between the ages of and 80 are by nature, chicken-hearted
 Many Chanticleer women have been known to vamp a helpless male in 8 1-5 minutes which is 1 2-3 seconds under Cleopatra's record.
 As to your general health, you are apt to develop general paralysis when there are dishes to be washed or other housework pre- sents itself; but once on a dance floor your recovery is almost instantaneous.
 The history of the love life of ChanticleeI women is quite unique. In early life, they are always engaged to six men at the same time, ranging from a coal baron to a ia nous movie star; then, when about 36, they marry the corner druggist and help wait on the soda fountain.
 The meanest woman in the world is the wife who begrudges her husband the few words he says when he talks in his sleep Copyright, 1924. Reproduction Forbidden )
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

He will run on third ticket, even fourth if necessary. The senator believes the peo- pie are entitled to what they can get and he promises. if elected, to let them try and get it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09
That's Different

Ethel: 'I don't see why you should be an gry with Jack just because he tried to gues. your age, my dear"
 Clara: But he did."-E. H. Dreschnack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

Those DolIar-a-Year Men.-The new at torney general states that he will have nt dollar-a-year men on his department pay roll. Judging from recent testimony, if h paid the "buck" due those he discharged, tht government gave something for nothing Opelika News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

Should Give Them Jobs.--With the clos ing of school, numbers of young boys and some girls begin making plans to earn lit tie money during the summer vacation. These boys and girls should be encouraged to do this The business and professional men of the town should, wherever possible, offei positions to those students-Alexander City Outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

FREDERICK L THoMPsoN......P PRESIDENT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

A Menace to tho Community.--Any per- son who buys property in community and does not improve it or make it productive, but sits idly by and waits for his neighbors to make public improvements that will in- crease it's value is a menace to that commu- Southern Democrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

, Hike Magnus Johnson, am against ful dress suits in the White House. If elected promise to wear a tuxedo, blue overalls red flannel shirt, celluloid collar, cottor underwear and a fireman's helmet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

Repays for the z Extra Effort.--The Straight and narrow way may not be as good as much diversion for the traveller, but the scenery at the end makes it worth while and repays for all the extra effort and sac rifice to get there- Florence News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-09

'In the next few weeks I intend to out line my views at some lengths and invite your attention. In the meantime, keep your eyes on Dunn & Drummer, the Peepur S Choice-"Built Up to Standard, Not Down to a Price!'
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-31

- have made great tennis
player IL he had gone in seriously
for tne sport. was in the East
several years ago when Benny
was training for an important
fight
Benny had been accustomed to
shadow boxing to develop fast
footwork. Now he's got the notion
that tennis would do the same
thing for him. Possibly it would
be an improvement over hitting
at an imaginary foe and stepping
briskly around the ring.
gave Benny a few pointers.
1t was astonishing the way he got
the hang Of hitting the bah cor
rectly Maybe his pugilshc train
ing helped. At any rate, he was
always in position TO hit return
and the way he hit IL was gen
orally close TO perfection. He
timed the hit perfectly and fol
lowed # through with his body all
the way.
I am not sure that pugilistic
training is the best means to high.
class tennis skill. am sure, how
ever. that If the player will work
on the same principles that mark
the boxers hitting efforts, he will
develop a strong, sure tennis
stroke.
Just for the fun Of it, do a lit
tie elementary sparT1ng some time
and see If the weight of your body
and the movement of your feet
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-31
YOUNG NET STARS
CONTINUE ACTION
|NCULVER EVENT
indianapolis Boys Stay in
Running of Both Classes
of Tourney.
BIZ Times spectaI

BIZ Times Special
CULVER, Ind, July 31.-The
Western clay court tennis tourna-
ment went into it's third day here
with Tommy Quinn, Harry Vonburg,
Leo Kurzrock and julius Sag
alowsky, all of Indianapolis. prom
inent among the winners of the
singles.
Quinn won Wednesday over Pease
of Culver, 1913, 6-1 in junior match
and over Hart of Dunkirk, by 6-3,
6-2 in the boys class.
KurZrock Is Victor
Leo Kurzrook captured a junior
match from Vonburg, 3-6. 1913, 1-6.
Vonburg won in the boys section
from Schaid of Lebanon, 6-1, 6-3.
Baker of Lake Forest was de-
feated by Sagalowsky, 60. 6-3, Rob.
ert Orbison won from Grannis OF
Lake Forest, ga and Go. Harold
Justis defeated Serenson, Elkhart
So, SO. Hart won from Chevrolet
G.1, Sc. 60. Christen put out Soul
man of Chicago in straight sets
6-3, rs. Roth won from Carol OF
Indianapolis, 6-1. 6-1. Heenan of
Detroit won from Retmeier, In
dianapolis, 6-1. 90.
Other winners Of the Wednesday s
play were: McKowan of Culver
Haynes of Milwaukee. McCallum OF
Cincinnati, Carter of Lake Forest
Pare Of Chicago, Bud Holloway
Glencoe, and Jackson of Chicago.
In Junior Doubles
Pease and Hill of Culver defeated
Edwards and Cox in the junior dou
bles, go, 60; Holloway and Pare
won from Davis and Serensen, 81
81 and the Stewart brothers OF
Muncie won from Meers and Holmes
So, ga.
Harold Sebold of FIT. Wayne reg
istered the first big surprise Of the
tournament when he defeated Joe
McGlynn of Philadelphia, one Of the
seeded players, in the boys section
In the boys doubles Wednesday
Whitney and Turner of Culver wor
from Schurnan and Reardon, Indi
annapolis. and Wilson and Thompson
Culver. defeated Hendry and Bohme
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-31
AMATEUR LEAGUE
TITLE CONTESTS
ON TAP SATURDAY
Fairbanks-Morse, Rfest-0-
Lites CIash-De Molays
and GrottoS Meet.

The Indians will be out of town
Saturday, but Indianapolis will have
a ball game to look at that is ex.
pected to supply excitement of the
old-fashioned brand. The Presto
Lites and Fairbanks Morse teams of
the local Commercial League will
clash at Washington Park and fol-
lowers of amateur ball saysSthere's
going to be plenty doing.
The championship of the league
will be at stake and the followers
of each club are going 70 turn out
and make some noise. Much of the
high-class talent of the city can be
found on these teams and red-hot
article of ball is sure TO be staged.
Fairbanks Morse won the pennant
last season and st-O-Lite was
runner-up. And now the old rivals
meet again. Both teams are taking
strenuous practice and the athletes
will be ready to withstand a terrific
contest.
Prest-O-Lite fans will occupy the
first base side and Fairbanks-Morse
rooters will be across the stand,
along the third base line.
At Pennsy Park Saturday after
noon there will be a double-header
between the De Molays and Sahara
Grotto mines in battles for the
F'raternal League flag. The De
Molays have won ten games and lost
one and the Grottos have won nine
games and lost two.
Each of the F'raternal teams boasts
OF stars galore and the rivalry be-
tween the outfits is at high pitch.
Here, too, the roofing is expected to
be red hot and there will be no lack
OF excitement in the vicinity of the
Pennsy grounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-31

aren't naturally guided by the ac-
tons and leads Of your hands.
Leonard has mastered the art
Of perfect hitting in the ring. the
art of following his hands with
body power The tennis stroke
came naturally to him.
You should use the racket as
an extension Of the hand. First
develop timing. then master the
knack Of putting your weight be-
hind the shots. Golf is much like
this, too. The fine driver in golf
goes all the way through with
his swing. II he were to stop his
swing short just after meeting the
ball. he would get neither dis
lance nor direction. The same
results would attend tennis
stroke stopped abruptly at the mo-
ment Of contact.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-31

Nelson's consistent play through
out the tournament and along with
almost perfect golf the last thirty
six holes, won him the champion
ship. With 2 down to Bert Meyer
ing, South Bend, to start the last
day, Nelson came in at the end Of
the Wednesday morning play with
a 70, a two-stroke lead over Lally,
who was in second place, with u.
Nelson continued his steady playing
and won the last eighteen holes
with 70.
Thrill for Gallery
Collins gave the gallery thrill
when, after almost putting himself
out of the tournament Tuesday with
rounds of rs and II, he staged a SEN
sational comeback and pushed the
leaders Wednesday with a fine rs
and then shot 50, the low score for
the eighteen holes of the tournament
in the title flight.
Lally surprised the crowd when he
made a ten-foot put for a birdie two
at the fifth hole and won the play-off
II OH OOliAilc lOl IllC Al4ACA-uP POSA-
ton.
Meyering, who led the field Tues
day. shot 70 for the morning round
Wednesday and 70 in the afternoon
for Sol, giving him sixth place. Dick
Nelson, Indiana polls. and Chester
Nelson. Fit. Wayne. brothers Of the
new champ, were tied for fourth
place with 800.
Sparks Stars
Wally Sparks. Lafayette, won the
cash prize for the best nine holes
with thirty-two.
Other leading professionals were
Bill Hutchinson. Elkhart. -3o5: Rob
ertson, Peru, 305; Chick Nelson. Ko
komo. sos; W. Sparks. Lafayette
307; Mitchell, Indianapolis, 3os
Starks. Indianapolis. 500; J. c. Wat
son, wawasee, 313; Massey Miller, In
dianapolis, 315; Bill Tinter, Shelby
vile, 31S: P. Duran. Rochester, 321
r. McDerrnott. Indianapolis, 1923; ]
Chaidle, Frankfort, 1926.
In the amateur ranks A. Swassey
La Porte. was second with 319. anc
Harry Elmore, South Bend, third
with S21. r. B. Kelly, Goshen; Sims
Elkhart. and Or. Barnard. Indian
apo1is. were tied for amateur fourth
with cards OF $50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-31
SEM|-F|NALS IN
SEABR|GHT MEET
Johnston, Niles, Kinsey and
Williams Survive.
81 Timea Spectnl

By ItDte8 Special
SEABRIGHT, N. j.. July 81
Semi-fnals were on today In the an.
nual Seabright invitational tennis
tournament. William Johnston was
to meet Nat Niles and Howard Kin.
sey was to clash with Lucien vii.
liams
Mayrne Mcdonald and Mary
Browne were winners in the wom-
ems semi-fnals Wednesday. and they
will stage the title match Friday.
In the mems play Wednesday Will
Hams upset Harvey Snodgrass in
sensational match, 1914, SO, Ga. It
was the feature contest Of the tour.
nament.
In other matches Wednesday john
ston eliminated Ale1: Thayor, Phila,-
delphia, 81, 6-3; Kinsey downed Wal
ter Wesbrook, SO, SO, and Niles de-
feated Dean Mathey, So. 81.