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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
An Outline of Baseball

An Outline of Baseball
 Baseball is not game of "glorified rounders," as some historians contend.
 Outside of passing the buck, it is the oldest known sport.
 Credit for the invention of baseball stalwart young athletes who lived is divided between Ok, the son of Wok, and Ug, the son of Wug, two about the year 200,O01 B. c.
 Ok and Ug lived in caves on oppo- site sides of little valley in the an- cient land of Shush, and there was great rivalry between them and their families.
 Whenever Ok felt the spirit moving him, he would heave an armful ,f smooth round stones across the valley into Ug's front door, and naturally Ug would retaliate, and thus they whiled away many prehistoric day. In time they became quite proficient in throw ing stones and in catching them on the fly. Thus developed what is now known as playing catch"
 There was a caveman in the com munity known as Ump. He had an in- growing disposition and was hated cordially by men, women, children and dinosaurs alike. One day Ump was walking down the valley, grouchy as usual, and when he heard the stones whistling past his ear he assumed a commanding aspect, made jerking motion with his right thumb and cried "That's outw
 Immediately Ok and Ug forgot their feud and began bouncing smooth round stones off Ump's dome. It made great hit with the spectators who had gathered on the hillsides to watch the daily game. They became so en- unused that they started tossing war clubs, hatchets and marrow bones at Ump and chased him four miles down the valley.
 That is how baseball originated, and that is why every man feels an un. comfortable urge to heave something at an Ump.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
FIRST, LOOK THE LAWS OVER


 The failure of several banks recent ly in the West and Northwest has not gone unnoticed at Washington. The president has called for remedial leg islation that will save the "wheat banks" and enable the obligations of the farmers to be refunded into fur ther time extensions. To be sure, a succession of bank failures in any locality would have disastrous conse- quences. If there is any way to check such a tendency, and doubtless there is, proper measures should be taken at once.
 It is doubtful, however, whether congress could enact any legislation of sound and constructive nature to apply to the situation. In the first place, there is no indication that con- gress is in possession of pertinent facts regarding the real cause of the failures. Then,4 there is less indica- tion that congress is acquainted with the remedial legislation already on the statute books, or is informed whether there does not already exist legal means to meet the difficulty. Con- gress has been piling statute on statute for some time with the very excellent purpose of improving the farmers financial status, but so far no good results can be traced directly to such legislation.
 It appears therefore that congress needs to call to it's aid certain public spirited, capable and successful men of affairs who will be able within a few days to diagnose the trouble and to tell how it can be cured. To meet an acute emergency requires an ex- pert in whatever line is threatened. Since the emergency is banking and financial emergency, it evidently calls for the attention of bankers and finan- ciers. It doubtless calls also for such legal talent of high order as would be able to find the means of relief all ready existing in the law. Congress has made such spectacle of itself in this matter of remedial legislation to help the farmer that it should proceed only in a very humble and chastened spirit to further action.
 It would appear that ordinary pride would stimulate the authors of farm- relief statutes into an effort to prove that their measures were of real value. And if the special and Emergency measures are not of value, certainly the sound fundamental law on which all our financial institutions are based should amply cover all proper gov ernmental action to insure the sta bility of the faltering institutions. Doubtless, when the final analysis of the situation is made, it will be found that the heads of the failing institu- tions themselves have violated some fundamental laws of their calling, which accounts for their plight. Con- gress has the opportunity to pursue a wise course in this matter, and the nation, for one time, would like to see such a course followed. The pub- lie can no longer be satisfied with the intent of laws to do certain thing. The laws must deliver the goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

A Washington correspondent says that Hiram Johnson's candidacy needs a well-to-do angel. Indications are that it stands in greater need of some public indorsement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

If the explorers should discover a new continent in the Arctics, as they hope, doubtless folks who cannot get vacations during the heated term will be flooded with postcards telling about three blankets every night. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Preaching and Practicing fHAl-Io,. HN:. NJ

In common with many other places, Gadsden is inclined to be- come enthusiastic over a given pro ject and then to fail of accomplish ment simply because the planning and the talking were not followed by immediate action. It has been dem Onstrated that splendid things can be accomplished here and it has been demonstrated with equal force that things of greatest importance can fall through quickly for no other reason than that those who talk the loudest for cooperation and action fail to meet the test when called upon to practice what they preach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
How Mary Lost Her Tip

(BostOn Transcript
 A newly appointed judge of the supreme court, who felt pretty well satisfied with himself, was dining at hotel and he said to the Irish waitress, Mary, how long have you been in this country?"
 Two years, sir"
 Do you like it?"
 "Sure, it's well enough" she an- swered.
 But, Mary" he continued, you have many privileges in this coun- try which you'd not have in Ireland. Now at home you'd never be in a room with a justice of the supreme court and chatting familiarly with him." 2
 But, sure, sir" said the girl, quite in earnest, we'd never be a judge at home."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
A STATESMAN'S JOURNEY


 Ohio have been able documents, touch- ing upon many matters of public policy in a manner revealing intelligent thought and rich experience in states manship. For example, while advo- eating vigorous tax revision, MT. Un- derwood would not have his hearers blind to the. fact that the tariff repre- sents far heavier financial burden than government taxation. Alabama s distinguished senator makes it very clear that, while he does not advocate free trade, he does believe that the present tariff rates are out of all req son and should come down. Inasmuch as the nation enjoyed as great meas ure of prosperity. under the Under wood tariff as it enjoys at present, the conclusion is unacceptable that the ex- isting tariff is overdone. The ten- dency of the high rates is to add to the fortunes of those who deal largely in the nations commodities, but it is at the expense of the consumers of such commodities.
 A means of reducing the expenses of government without sacrifice of any of the benefits of government is indicated in the statement that "bu- reaucracy and the multiplicity of de- partments and officials is eating into the very vitals of the government" There is no doubt that the multiplica- tion of offices and the division of work, duties and responsibilities have operated to destroy efficiency and to pile up costs, not only the direct costs of maintaining all these offices, staffs and officials, but also the costs that inevitably follow inefficiency. The failure to have done something that needs to be done may mean a heavier loss than the standing over head costs of conducting government.
 The belief that the president of the United States should be eligible to only one term of six or seven years has been held by statesmen from the very beginning of our government. The subject has been revived at inter- vals ever since the constitution was first adopted. MT. Underwood traces the history of the idea from its origin and through it's later reappearances. There is much to be said in it's favor. Business usually suffers from the quadrennial upheaval due to the un- certainty always attendant upon a national election. It would be an economy in MT. Underwood's judg- ment, for this upheaval to occur at longer intervals. The chief argument in it's favor, however, is that a presi- dent, having no possibility of higher political ambition, would devote him. self with single purpose to furthering the interests of the nation committed to his care.
 MT. Underwood has been received with cordial interest by his audiences, and there is evidence that he is mak- ing a deep and favorable impression. If prophet or a statesman is any where without honor, it is probably in his own state. It is not to the credit of his own state that MT. Un- derwood is in any degree without honor therein. Perhaps, however, the enmity is more for those who have presumed upon their relationship with MT. Underwood than for MT. Under wood himself. In honoring Mir. Under wood the people of other states are honoring Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

There is growing hope that after the cow-milking, wood-sawing, trac- tor-running and other contests are de- cided, those senators who are active in sidelines may find some time to devote to the public business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
No Right to Grumble
(TuscalOosa NeWs)

(IuScai0oSa NeWS)
 There are always exceptions to the rule,q but generally the ones. who howl loudest about the kind of of 7ficers elected are those who fail to pay poll tax and vote. The man who refuses to take an interest in pubic affairs should be the last one in find fault
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
His Uncertainty
Kansas CitY Star

NNaIlSdS 0tlJ ctdi
 II heered down at the store this afternoon that Mizzus Boomsershine took a couple of shots at Lum Dumm yiste'd'y." related Jig Fid- dlin of Cupboard Springs.
 Mercy sakes!" calculated his wife. What did she do that for?'' T didn't pay much attention, be- ins I was talking dogswap at the time. but pears like the feller that brung the news said it was b'cu2 Lum had been talking about her, or hadn't been, and I hain't right shore which"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Lesson of the Storm
(NIohile News-Iteml

The survey of satsuma groves following the low temperature of last week confirms the opinion of growers, expressed some days ago, that the freeze had done little per manent damage to the trees. The educational value of the storm may well prove to compensate for any actual loss through short crop next winter. Prospective planters, for example, will know what sites and levels to choose for their groves, and the owners of developed or- chards learn how to safeguard against damage from future low temperatures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

this community as reflected in the substantial amount of items being published from this section. It was further resolved to convey the con gratulations of the Ensley Kiwanis Club to The Age-Herald upon it's oc- cupancy of its new home and the very attractive new dress of the paper as developed during the past few days.
 It is pleasure to convey this ex- pression and to add the expressed interest and good will of this club for your continued success and further opportunities of service to Birmingham and its people.
 CLYDE w. ENNIS,
 For the Ensley Kiwanis Club Ensley, Ala, Jan. 24, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Markets For Dairy Products

(Anniston Star)
 Generally there isAa market near for dairy products. This is the case in the Anniston district. But if there is no home market. it is not difficult to find a market in the nearest city, and shipments can be made without risk and to decided advantage if the dairy farmers units in making them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
The Fair Method

INUHtSUIHtTy JUUrHdII
 The fair method in Alabama and in every other state in the Un- ion is to submit the names of per sons who desire to go to the con- vention to the Democratic. voters. This is democracy and it must be understood that those who seek to impose another plan upon the peo- pie have an ulterior motive for do-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
May Compiicate Matters

VT IOTClICC DdIIy AFCWST
 The ruling of the attorney general may complicate matters in the pro- posed primary election. While the Underwood manager announces that the election will be held despite the ruling, the possibility for legal in- terference is not thereby removed. The opponents of the senator can be counted On to take full advantage of the situation in making whatever trouble they can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
SMILES
Prepared

VI1VS
 Entering a bar in Montmartre, a Parisian came upon a heated argu. ment between the bar tender and a customer.
 The latter was holding il conn terfeit 10-franc note in his hand and gesticulating wildly.
 You have given me this franc note," he shouted, ''and I want good money for it, or I'll have you arrested"
 But the bartender was imper- turbed. He simply pointed to 8 sign behind him, which read:
 We do not take back counterfeit money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
'' THE FARAGRAPHERS
Funny Thing About Congress

One of the funny things about scongress is that the gentlemen who are busy now cluttering up the pro ceedings with senseless kicks and long speeches think they are help ing their party to win the next election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
The Point of Attack

Greene County Democrat(
 And every time you drive over a public road you will dig up vehicle tax, mud tax, a gasoline tax, good roads tax, and as if that were not enough, you occasionally pick up a plain steel tack. This may be a tactless, brainless attack, but it is at least getting down to brass tacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Can Anyone Tell?

EIdWpu ITIUUHtJ
 What ever became of the old-fash- toned boy who found thrill in turning sheet music while the Only Girl played the parlor organ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE- -HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 26,

the government is not supposed to make money from industrial and com mercial enterprises, however deeply it may gouge the taxpayers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

An exchange complains that con gress has no fixed policy. How about its investigation habit?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Crimp in Its Tail
fTalladega Daily Home)

fTalladega Daily Home}
 A crimp has been put in the tail of the March primary election in Alabama. The act calling it has been declared illegal by the attorney general of the state and it appears that his opinion is sound. Just an- other blunder of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
NO REFERENDUM NECESSARY

(OSDorn, kan., Farmer)
 How many men will marry a woman who chews tobacco?" asks an exchange. We'll, she can't le- gally marry but one at a time, SO why take a straw vote?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

In England the problem for solu- tion seems to be to strike an agree ment between labor. that walked in politically and labor that walked out industrially. v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

In blocking the game of the Mexi- can revolutionists, Uncle Sam reminds them that business must come before pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

Perhaps the bootlegger also has learned something about the, possi- ,ilities of tax-exempt securities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

Tammany has already assumed the benign look of cat that has designs on the canary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Another Reason hnllnn Nn,rnA

Another reason why a girl ought not to smoke is because if she gets married she may drop hot ashes on the baby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

MT. Box seems to deserve the prize for getting the largest volume of ad- vertising at the smallest cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

Meantime, the University of Flor ida may be able to cut down its adver- Using appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Ready For Action

TAtIanta COnstltutlOnD - By this time congress perhaps has all its work blocked off into the Va- rious blocs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Joke On the Third Party

When two young people marry, each thinking the other is rich, the joke is on the grocer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
WHY SPOIL FEM?

Louisville Courier-J ournaD A new vitamine has been diseov. cred to give additional distinction to common garden truck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

Announcement that the government will investigate why it can't make any money selling seal-skins recalls that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
THE ALABAMA PRESS
The Value of PayrOlls
(Andalusia Star)

VAIIudIuSfH kJtuf
 Payrolls are what feed the city business establishments, and 1t takes industrial enterprise whose income is considerable to provide constant DayrollS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

It is suspected that the Teapot Dome scandal may help to boost the population of Salt Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
A Hopeful Prospect

NIIUUoNVII T USIJ
 We suppose among other guaran- tees that New York gave our com mittee was that no vile millionaire would insult us by offering $25, ,OO0 for the campaign fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
Scenic Athletes

I've seen a lot of scenery, And yet, believe me, George, A rookie on training trip Wins all the scenic championship He pulls a royal gorge.
 -Tba nuLo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
A Word of Cheer

A Word of Cheer
 "I sometimes wish" said the fading star, "that never had become an ac- tress."
 Don't worry," replied the manager, who was beginning to be tired of her. "you never did"
 What this nation needs as much as anything else is a new attorney gen. eral.
 When De la Huerta saw our war ships, he hastily remarked to Uncle Sam: "You are right, sir; you are rightw
 The governor could solve the con vict problem by pardoning all the con- victs.
 Mebbe he will.
 When a locomotive strikes a street car, the passengers are automatically thrown to their knees. Their con- science should tell them what to dc next.
 All out for the grade crossings Passengers will walk over and board the car at the other side of the tracks
 Then if you get hit, it will be or your own heads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

All out for the grade crossings! Passengers will walk over and board the car at the other side of the tracks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

Then if you get hit, it will be on your own heads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25

The former president is still in firm, and, of course, will continue to be.
 His health is good, however, and his mind peculiarly alert.
 And he is developing an embon- point which is becoming, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-25
AGE HERALD

4tersd at the Birmin gham. Ala. post of xlce as second- -class matter under act of $onyrc-y. March 6, 1873.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-11-01
Principles Of Communist Propaganda

contact with the propaganda inst;tu.
lions and Marxist-Leninist study cir
cles in the most important working
class districts in their respective coun-
tries. The Communist international
must also be the medium for establish,
ing connection between the Commu-
INST universities, party schools, Marx
istLeninist study circles Of the Rus
sian Communist Party, and the CORES
ponding institutions abroad.
rs. Party organs must take an AZ
tive part in the establishment of SINH
lar educational institutions for the
youth, in providing them with propa.
gandists and by drawing the youth in
to the educational institutions of the
party.
rs. Communist Parties must also
concern themselves with the higher
education of Communist students and
other iptellectuals. Students organ
izations must not be allowed to re-
main in state of splendid isolation.
The existing Communist student
groups or fractions, which hitherto
have been select self-education circles
without any particular system, must
be transformed, under the direct guild
ance of experienced party workers
well versed in Marxism and Lenin-
ism and familiar with the labor move
ment, into educational bodies capable
of turning out fully qualified propagan-
dists. Moreover, members Of these
student groups must be induced to
take part in the propagation of Marx
ist-Leninist ideas among the work
ers.
II. All Communist Parties must
place the question of the development
of Marxist-Leninist propaganda and OF
the party institutions engaged in it
on the agenda of their next party con-
vention.
Ito be concluded next Saturday,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-11-01
"The American Boom
Is at an End /"

Says Prof. E. varga in his 1.-THE De-
cline Of Capitalism" a pamphlet just
received from Europe. Also: "Will
not the acknowledgements policy
of Poincare gain the upper hand,
which fact would lead to a new ca
tastrophe of the mark, since the
Rentenmark. an artificial creation,
would by no means be able to with
stand such blown" A most timely
pamphlet ................-................
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-21
CAMULOS CLUB ADOPTS
NEW CONSTITUTION

The Camulos club held its last
meeting on Friday, November IA
at the home of Mrs S. S. Hoover.
Mrs. Hebblc assisted Mrs. Hoover
as hostess, At this meeting the
new constitution and bylaws Of
the club were adopted,
A delightful musical program
was rendered by Mrs. Shattuck,
Mrs. Rodda and Mrs. Simonson.
The next meeting will, be the
Christmas party at the home of
Mrs. p. Mccormick, with Mrs.
Mccormick and Mrs. Woods as
hIostesses.
The club wishes to take this op-
portunity to thank the Odd Eel
lows, who So kindly loaned the
chairs for the reception at Mrs.
Robinson's home on October "a.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-21
Vashon Federated Church

Bible School at 10 a. M, classes
for young and old.
Sermon at II a. m. Subject:
Prayer.
Community service at 2:30 p.
N. at G. Mathicsen's home.
Junior Endeavor at 3 p. m.
Senior Endeavor at 6:3O p. M.
Sermon at 7:30 p. m. Subject:
A Dangerous Dclusion.'
A large number were present
at the Sunday school last Sunday.
The Red and Blue" contest has
created a great deal Of interest in
the Sunday school. The Red side
under Miss Marjorie Bridgman,
as captain, brought in twenty-five
new pupils on November 9th. The
Blue side, with Harris Ward, .Jr.,
rs captain had 16 to their credit
and it looked as if they would be
losers in the contest but they
,amc back with an "avalanche'
If new members, as Mr. Hoover
said last Sunday when 26 regis
tered on the Blue side The Reds
with three new pupils for the dav
did not seem at all discouraged
ror large number Of those who
promised TO come did not get
there last Sunday. The score now
stands ~ for the Blues and % for
the Reds. All new members be
7mr workers on the side which
brought them in. The winning
side will be honored with a ban
mct shortly after the contest clos
cs, when ice cream and cake will
be served to them and crackers
nd cheese to the losers. A beau
tifll "Christian Workers Bible
will be given to the person bring
ing in the largest number of new
members. Miss Helen Johns has
tho largest number to her credit
new.