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Evening star., 1924-11-30

IT WOULD BE To YOUR INTEREST TO
sec me before you have your old iewelry re-
modelled; exclusive designs CHAS F. HERR
MANN, sl1 f ST. NV, End door. Select as
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Evening star., 1924-11-30

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, S3-RCGS WASHED
and restored to original coiors: look like new
AZ yonr residence: 10 years experienced
Evening star., 1924-11-30

CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIONS con
du"ted ny experienced Investigator. Address
box 1l9C. Star Office. 2os
Evening star., 1924-11-30

VANTED-FI'T.L OR FART LOAD FTRNI-
ture from to New York Philadelphia Scran-
1on Boston. Atlanti" City: spec. rates: guar
eerv National Delivery Asso. l4l6 I. NJ l46N
Evening star., 1924-11-30

oIANo REPAIRING-SPEC. PRICES. EST
free. Geo. NJ Walker, tol 4196. 10 Morton st
Formerly head tuner for Persy S Foster Co.
LAWNS COVERED WITH MANURE: PEONY
plants for sale: hedges. F A. HERREIL &
son. '26 10th 81. ne. Lincoln at40
FINANCING AUTO AND OTHER INSTALL
Evening star., 1924-11-30

CHLORINE GAS TREATMENTS GIVEN
daily for colds. bronchitis and other resDira-
tory diseases. Phone Main 1919. 10 am to !,
I'm. Home Treatment by annointment L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
BRANDON CO.opERATEs

Having instructed the attorney gen eral to proceed to the impeachment of the sheriff of Mobile county, Governor Brandon is taking a step that reveals the state, even though tardily, backing up the federal governments effort to ef- feet a thorough cleanup in that comnnu- .nity. Already it has been proved in court that combine to use official posi- ton to defeat the prohibition laws and to make money out of their administra- ton existed in that community. It is difficult to believe that such condition in any county could exist without the knowledge or Connivance of the sheriff; |; Wherefore, Governor Brandon's act will bring public approval among all who are apprehensive of the devotion of official position to private gain. If the sheriff is guilty or even incompetent, he should certainly be removed from office. If he is not, undoubtedly he will be able to clear himself from the charges, whatever they may be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
To, HELP IN CROSSING PROBLEM

There is public qualification over the fact that the. services of MT. Julian Ken dick will be available to the city Tn Solving the grade-separation problems. Because of his past eminent services to this community the people believe that Mir. Hendricks advice and experience will be invaluable, to say nothing of his lively appreciation of the public's equity in the premises. His recent discussion of certain features of the underpass plan as tentatively adopted was revela- ton even to those who have kept in close, touch with the situation. There is nothing wrong, apparently, with the gen eralE underpass plan, but it seems that ce- tain notifications are in order to in- sure the convenience and safety of street traffic. Of these qualifications MT. Ken arick appears to be well aware. The appreciation of the public is extended both to MT. Kendrick and to the real estate board for this offer of his talent and ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
While The Commissars Talk

A sudden halt has been called in the eX- tensive building operations in the Russian capital. Workmen digging foundations for the immense apartment houses the Moscow soviet has decided to erect have been sent home for the time being. Is there a war imminent? Or is there, perhaps, renewed threat of famine and unsettled economic con- ditions? Nothing of the sort. The Moscow soviet members have suspended operations until they have threshed out the question whether they will install common bathing pools in the basements of the apartment houses or whether they willsbuild bathroom in each separate apartment. The cost of separate bathrooms is infinitely higher than the construction of bathing pool for all. But the red leaders, some of whom are keen psychologists, reason this way. A common bathing pool will produce innumerabls domes- tic and marital troubles. There will be jeal- ously quarrels, possibly murders and as suredly a lot of divorce cases. Now, of course the government would be burdened with all that litigation, new judges would have to be appointed and lawyers hired at government expense for both sides. Will it not be better to omit the bathing pools and let the people bathe in their own fOoms2 While the councillors debate, the workmen are on a vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
ASHBURN MEASURES

General Ashbur.n's statements with re- spect to the situation of the Warrior and the betterments already in progress bear out the opinion of those who have long urged Warrior operation under management separate from that of the Mississippi barge lines. It is now ex- plained that the Warrior is operating on a cash basis in all purchases and is per mitted to strike it's balances with the other carriers at any time without hav- ing to await stated periods. It may ap- ply it's credits from the other carriers against the sums it owes them, and thus do away with much accounting red tape that worked to the disadvantage of the barge lines.
 So confident is General Ashburn of the success of the present plan of opera ton that he says: "As soon as congress meets, we will be able to show results which will justify the appropriations which will be asked" This is encourag- ing evidence that the Warrior will be paying it's own way and will be perhaps turning an operating surplus to apply to indebtedness. It has long been be- lieved that the centralization of operat- ing authority at New Orleans has tended to obscure the Warriors claims to spe- cial attention. The words of General Ashburn are assurance that this view was correct.
 Although there was opposition from some interests in Birmingham to the or der of separation, the waterways head gives specific assurance that the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company warmly approved the separation plan, an attitude which is in conformity with the enlightened view usually displayed by it's officials. As to the private efforts to impede the success of the new plan, General Ashburn says: "The inland wa terways of this country are potentially of immense value and the war depart ment intends to see that they are fully protected and directed in systematic way, and results secured. Connecting this district as it does, the Warrior is a factor in it's progress. cannot conceive of anything or any interests being per rnitted to stand in the way of the devel- opment of the line" With this ringing declaration the people of this territory are content. If that policy is faithfully adhered to, this producing area will rap idly come into it's commercial own, end Alabama's seaport will enjoy its long deferred patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
The March Of Empire

The Italian government has decided to an- mex the Dodecanese islands that lie in front of the Smyrna coast in the Aegean sea. It's the march of empire and not word of pro- test or surprise is heard from Turkey or Greece or even France. The islands will form the seventy sixth province of the Ital- ian kingdom and the premier of Italy has announced that an intensive system of edu- cation will be instituted on the islands so that within a generation the population will be Italian at heart. Mussolini may be silent on foreign questions at times-but he never abandons his goal. And that goal is an Italian empire on the Mare Nostrum.' The war brought Italy back her sons who live in Trentino and Priests. Those were the irredenta provinces, who were to be joined with the .motherland. New irridenta have been discovered after that. The Dalmatian coast, North Africa, yes and even Nice and Savoy Some day Italy will demand a re- turn of those provinces from France. After that more irredenta will be discovered. For if the Italians take the precincts of the old Roman empire as their goal, they'll want the whole of France in the end, plus Britain and a goodly portion of Germany. At present the whole scheme is in it's infancy, in the dream stage, so to speak, yet annexation of the Dodecanes is a first realization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
Water
By DIR. FRANK CRANE

THE gospel of the twentieth century is You have read many a learned trea- tise, doubtless, including Edmund Demoiins "Anglo-Saxon Supremacy, to What Is 1t Due? in which is sought the cause of the English race overrunning the earth. The real cause is that the Englishman has not been afraid of water He sails on it, tubs in it, drinksGt even mixes it iberally with his Scotch whisky.
 From the hygienic point of view, there is no medicine like water. About nine-tenths of the ills of the flesh can be washed out.
 People go to Hot Springs in Arkansas, to AIanitou Springs in Colorado, to Carlsbad, and to Vichy and are cured. They praise the salts in the waters. The truth is the great est curative property is in the plain water that holds the salts. They might be healed at home if they would drink there as copiously as they do at the spa.
 The human body is mostly water. When we die the liquids are dried up.
 Drink a large glass of water as soon as patton and physical meanhesS in general will disappear.
 Get the drink habit. Keep bottle of water by your office desk and go to it often. See how much water you can hold. This is natures remedy for doldrums, nerves, pre- monitions and general depression.
 Most of the morbidities, anarchies and crimes come from the unwashed in body or soul.
 The root difference between Russia and the United States consists not in the con trast between their respective forms of gov ernment, but in the contrast in habits of bathing
 You do not need water that costs money, charged and bottled waters. The liquor that runs from the tap in your kitchen, that flows in the mountain brook, that lies in infinite plenty in the lake, that comes from your well or that falls down from the clouds, is good enough, provided there be no pollu- ton.
 Use it. Immerse your body in it. Flush your month and nose with it. Swallow 1t to your capacity. So will all your flesh re- ioice, your vital organs operate smoothly, your mind clear up, your soul be content.
 And the cares that infest the day
 Will fold their tents like the Arabs
 And silently steal away
 No wine ripened for years in the cellars of Rheims, no concoction produced by the most skillful chemists in the laboratory, no juice of herbs or compound of mineral can compare with natures own beverage and medicine.
 It has in it's crystal body the simplicity of heaven, which is the yigor of earth
 It is the liquid smile and good will of God.
 Without it the bodies of men would die in torment, and all the beauty would pass from hill and meadow, and this globe would spring through space lifeless hell of fire.
 In hell there is no drop of water. In heaven the central charm is the river that flows through space.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
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War On The Roof Of The World


 THE followers of Buddha, the Excellent
 One, who is Lord of all the world, are
 at fend one with another. Chanparin- poche, lama of Tashi, jewel among great scholars" is in revolt against his superior, the lama of Lasa, who is also the last in carnation of Buddha himself. The Tashi lama has gone off to China to confer with other Buddhists, and it is feared also with soldiers and statesmen, with a view to- take measures against the person of the Holy One. It is not clear what brought about the disagreement between the two contemplating ones. Was it doctrinal difference or had the "jewer' risen to dispute the masters power, we do not know. But the living Buddha, wearied of the jewels" complaints, has said that there will he no recompense for the madness. And if the ''jeweT' dares to come back there will be a day of reckoning. In the meantime armed men are walking about in the lamassery of Lasa, the chatter of swords is heard where formerly but rosares clicked monotonously and prayer wheels squeaked. To. British journalist who inquired in the trouble, the living Buddha sent a message: We go from life to life, from weariness to weariness, we are all bound upon the wheel, there is no escape. Sometimes we hear the voice of Ananda's Lord and sometimes there is silence. At present we hear nothing, because worldly things disturb the Bodishat." Not a great deal of consolation in that message for a re- porter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
DriUers Daily Dozens
By JOHN CARLYLE

There is an automobile club in Boston | which is promoting a safe driving campaign. l Automobile accidents in America have reached ! such figures that the time is here for the ! most drastic actions. @fsas. .5 1he thousands upon thousands of men and
 women in this country who drive cars have got to begin to feel personal responsibility for saving lives on the highways or the great benefits of the motor car are to be over shadowed by their death-dealing record. Forty eight thousand Americans were killed i in France in our eighteen months of war. Almost as many were Riiied in auto acci-
 dents in a similar eighteen rnunths' period | in America.
 What are we going to do about it? Read these Dally Dozen rules for safe
 drivers sent out by the Boston club. Read
 and think-and do thou likewise 1. will not cut iE. ?. will not cut corners
 8. will not pass another car on a curve
 where there is not a clear road ahead. 4. will not speed up to pass another car on a hill where there Is not clear road
 ahead for at least 100 yards. 5. I will slow up at corners and on thor 1 oughfares where children are playing in the streets.
 6. will stop eight feet or more to the
 right of street car leaving passengers, and never attempt to pass on the left. T. will not be a road hog and will drive on the right side of the road g. will not pass another car at high speed at intersecting streets nor race aIl-
 other car while attempting to pass legiti-
 mately.
 9. will avoid jay-walking and will not
 cross streets after the stop signal is given
 by the traffic, officer. 10 will ohserveS traffic rules and will
 not abuse the parking privileges nor park
 my car on highways except where there is
 clear view ahead and behind for at least 100 yards.
 Il. I will keep my brakes in good condi-
 tion, realizing that a driver is only as good
 as his brakes.
 12. will not drive car when under the influence of liquor. One drink is one too many for a driver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
Forum Of The People
Barred From The Democratic Primary"


 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 .The Democratic executive committee pass ed a resolution to the effect that all who failed to support Mir. Davis in the November election would be barred from voting in the primary. Who constitute the Democratic party in Alabama? What is the Democratic executive committee but bunch of poltl- cians. corporation lawyers who serve the corporations that pay them and not the peo- pie who elect them? Barred? What is barred but set free from contact with prac- tices we loathe? We held some slack ale glance for 49 years, but now our vote is our own.
 On what meat hath this our Caesar fed, that he hath grown so great? Who dictates to honest Americans how they shall vote To whom do we owe allegiance? To our country, our flgag, and our Constitution, or bunch of corporation-owned politicians! To whom should we yield obedience? The interests of our country. or to corporatln greed, which subrdinates every public inter est to it's schemes? Barred because we do not elect to vote for "bolter." Barring the American citizen from his birthright: the option to vote for whom he would elect. Barred from the primary? We thank you for it. But let him who things he IS fix ture take heed lest his name "be not writ ten there, on the page Whlte ana Ialr' Kaiserism is very much out of date True Americans do not take kindly to dictation, and will not be dictated to as to how they shall vote.
 Come, Americans all, on your we call, 'tis your country's need; out with the braves, who would make you slaves to corporate greed.
 Write, as it is your legal right, the name of true Americans only on your ballot, and save American customs and American liberty to Americans. G. T. MELDERRI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
Brief Nature Studies
By J. OTIS SWIFT.

.NN high from Bay Point, Me, through IN spruce woods to John Edward Divers
 island among the salt marshes, led by Mrs. Millicent Keen of Newtonville, Mass, and participated in by members of the Adj rondack Mountain and Stanton Bird clubs, hoard of yellow loveliness was found in bed of smooth falsh foxgloves growing on the island beyond a windgnarled confer looking just like a Japanese picture. This attractive plant, Gerardia virginica, with flowers larg- CT than the downy false foxglove !; the plant smooth with hardly noticeable bloom, leaves plain or cut-edged, oblong lanceolate, the toothed wavy lower leaves deeply indented and growing more than three feet tall, is be- lieved by fisher folk to have been planted by sea nymphs who brought seed from dis tant climes.
 But golden yellow flowers are quite com mon from New England southward and west to Minnesota.
 Another story is that where the beautiful, mystic-shaped blossoms are to be found lovers have plighted troth, their golden prom ises taking root and spring up inflowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
World Flyers

(Benjamin Collins Woodbury in Springfield
 Republican, Intrepid leader, and courageous crew. Winged Mercuries and Tritons of the sea From what far fields you came and ventures
 new;
 On what an airy quest you fly so free. Columbus bold first gazed upon our land, Balboa scanned the broad Pacific shore; While in the hollow of the birdman's hand You bear the olive which your fathers
 bore
 But not the least of all the conquerors Are you who spanned the girth of Seven
 Seas. Of all the heroes of the scores of wars And not the least of all the greatest these Are you who mount thel temple of the sun Proclaiming that the sons of earth are one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
The Right Word
Humorous Speech
By W. CURTIS. NICHOLSON


 Eeither it was humorous or it was 1nele- gant. Mr. J. Christianson of New York writes "The following exchange of courtesies took place recently:
 "AIr. A.: Hello, Handsome!
 MT. B.: That's me, Kid
 "Mr. A: Harry, you should have sald That I.''
 "What is correct?'
 The dialogue was probably intended to be humorous and therefore Mir. B. undoubtedly delibertely used me to be in keeping with Handsome and Kid.
 Final Winners
 The following names complete the list ol those who earned 100 per cent Tn the most recent test;
 Irene Irwin, Chicago; Mrs. Paul Hamilton Duvall, Jaffa, Md; Mrs. James P. Cahill Dwight, H.. Marion Witt, Chicago; w. C. Stewart, Paradise, Mont; Lillian Johnson, Chicago Louis Abramowitz, Chicago; c. NJ Gibbons, Spokane, Wash. Minnie D. Paul Sandwich, Ont; T. o. Greene, Juliaetta, Idaho; Charles H. Greene, Dallas, Texas William H. Willer, River Forest, Ill Thomas NJ. Ingram, Paterson, N. J.; w. H Rumff Florence, s. C.; Jessie A. Dizel (city unknown).
 The Next Test
 Watch for it. It will not be easy. You will enjoy testing your knowledge of correct English.
 Yesterdays Error
 Wrong: Robert H. Knox of the Indiar school, .Usk Wash, used.
 Right. Robert H. Knox. explains when "will' may be used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
MOTIVES OF SOME NoN-voTERs

Recently The Age-Herald commented on the percentage of qualified voters who fail to cast their ballots because they are too. busy, too lazy, too unpa- triotic or too something or other, to take the time to vote. There is another aspect of this situation which has more or less effect upon the number of non-voters, and which may rest upon logical grounds. It is this: Many voters with worthy mo- tives and no intention of failing to per form their civic duty purposely remain away from the polls because not only do they have no preference among the nominees, but because they conscien- tiously feel that the candidates are so far beneath the standards of what they ought to be as to eliminate them from consideration at all.
 There arsymany voters in every large community who take this means of pro test against the character or qualifica- tions of the eontesting candidates. There is an old, though inelegant, saying that "there is no choice between rotten eggs" Frequently the self-respecting voter cannot decide in his own mind which is the worst of two or Gnorefcandi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
AlYa Coming

The United States is to be honored by a visit from the Duke of Ava He isS coming instead of his sovereign, Alfonso XIII, king by the grace of Primo de Rivera and the military clique. His majesty is kept at home by the unstable political situation, due to the Moroccan trouble. The Duke of Ava is a mild-mannered. cultured young man, who bears not the slightest resemblance to his re- doubtable forebear, the Iron Duke" From the time of Isabella the dukes of Alva have been among the most loyal grandees Spain' has known. When Charles V and Philip II decided to exterminate the Calvinistie repub- licans in the Netherlands, they; sent the Iron Duke. In the four years that he lived in Holland and Belgium he boasted that he had caused the execution of S00,0OO rebels With all his terror he could not subdue the Netherlanders. There is a famous painting, "Alva's Last Ride Through Amsterdam" !" That picture tells more than whole volume of history Covering children behind moth CTS skirts stare with fright at the sOmber figure of the duke, but among the mothers there are those that look with defiance at the would-be conqueror.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
FREEZING BY CARBON DIOxIDE

Freezing with carbon dioxide Is the new method of fish refrigeration being tested at the Atlantic biological station in Canada, ac- cording to reports received by the American Chemical Society. er
 The use of solid carbon doxide, it is as- serted, has several advantages. The lowering of temperature by this means retards spoil ing and the cooling can be controlled within wide limits. The carbon dioxide also excludes the hir while the penetration of the juices of the fish by carbon dioxide gas has an addi- tional presevative effeck
 Weight for weight solid carbon dioxide has twice the cooling power of artificial ice. and it is believed that the cost of production can be kept down to about the same figure Science Service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

peaceloving and not militaristic. They constitute no force of which we should feel the slightest apprehension, but to which on the other hand we look as the source of protection of American lives, American property and American insti- tutions. 5&
 It therefore behooves public opinion to demand off congress such appropriation as is adequate to insure efficient devel- cpment of the civilian army, as the most economical and the most effective agency of war prevention and of na- tional protection.