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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
REVENUE FOR PAY RAISES.

The plan to increase the court costs ap- plying to cases involving violation of the
 traffic laws, in order to provide means for the increase in salaries of firemen and policemen, and further to increase the size of the police force, seems to be the
 most logical yet advanced. The report that one or more of the commissioners would object to this plan because it would put greater burden upon persons violating the traffic laws is ridiculous. Who should pay for the cost of enforc- ing the law, if not law violators? It is said that our court costs for such off, lenses are much lower than those pre- vailing in other cities of this class. If the city commission has a better plan, well and good. If not, then let it select the best of the plans offered by others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Campaign Fund

The Age-Herald is receiving contributions for the Democratic presidential campaign fund from it's readers. The fund stood yes terday as follows:
 Previously acknowledged ..... $1,54O.OO
 The time is growing short In which to com plete the swing of votes to tet Democratic ticket What is done must be done. within three weeks. Those who expect to contribute to the campaign fund should do so now if they want their money to do the utmost good.
 It begins toalook as if the Borah4 resolution of inquiry will Keep the Republican contribu- ions lower than they would otherwise be. Therefore, the Democrats are not under the heavy financial handicap that has often kept them out of the White House. E.
 A dollar counts more in this campaign than it. has in previous campaigns, for it has to offset fewer privilege dollars~on' the other side. 7t- +H
 Contribute to the Democratic effort and to the success of John W. Davis.
 Party loyalty has thus an aditional man. ner in which it may serve the party.
 If many will give moderately, the total will be sufficient
 But in this community many are not giv- ing even moderately.
 is the cause not worthy one?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
grace of our merchant fleet, they would

grace of our merchant fleet, they would be doing today.
 Indeed, there is evidence that some American railroads have recently been actually in agreement with foreign owned steamship lines to force American products through favored ports and to afford rate inducements to drive Ameri- can competing lines off of the seas The object of course, being, not the welfare of American commence, but the. welfare ot the roads and the foreign steamship lines. No more patriotic service can be rendered by Roosevelt or any other American than to assist in the development of the American merchant marine, not only as an indispensable adjunct to our foreign commerce, but also as the navy's second line of defense, without which our most prodigious battleships would be crippled in time of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
EUROPEAN STEEL COMBINE.

A reported combine among the steel interests of Germany, France, England, Belgium and Luxembourg is interpreted by a foreign correspondent as holding a threat for the American steel industry. It appears that such view is rather a narrow one to take, for industry has many times demonstrated that prosperity flows from concentration of effort, both in production and in marketing. It is a fact that each new field of steel produc- tion has developed or found waiting for it market great enough to absorb its product without diminishing the oppor- tunity of centers of production previously established. The Pittsburg handicap, for example, is not one of markets but of materials.
 There is no way to halt the prospective combine of European steel interests, Ii they are determined to carry it through. The wiser course, therefore, is for Ameri- can steel to discover way to compete. The European combine can control only the markets in Europe, if it can do that. The rest of the world is still free field for American producers. Instead of growing smaller, that field is constantly expanding. As civilization extends it's frontiers and as the need for materials of construction becomes greater, so does the opportunity become greater for those engaged in the production of structural materials. Every mile of railroad pene- trating rich new territory makes a de- mand for steel many times that com prised in the mere rail requirements.
 The Pan American Institute which re- cently held its annual session in Atlanta spread before the enterp1tsing industries of the United States a most alluring pie ture of the opportunities in Latin-Ameri- can trade and development. It is more than likely that right at our doors we have a potential market for steel greater than any we now serve outside of this country. The Far East is as much ours as any others, as far as the steel outlet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Brief Nature Studies
were once common through
 H out the fields and meadows of our state
Ky J. OTIS SWIFT

"nOBOLINKS were once common through
 out the fields and meadows of our state
 A but have steadily decreased. Now over large areas they are rare or wanting, says Winthrop Packard, secretary of the Massa- chusetts Audubon Society. We believe thls is because they are on the game-bird list, shot during fall migration from northern New Jef- sey to Florida. BObolinks are valuable as de stroyers of insects. Everywhere in the north they are loved for their beauty and song They are so small their food value is slight. To kill these tiny songsters for sport discredits sportsmen. The excuse that the birds destroy rice in the Carolinas and Georgia IS no longer valid Rice-growing has gone to Loulslana' Texas and California.
 By tue last census less than seven-tenths of 1 per cent. of the rice of the country was grown in the states along the bobolink migra- tion route. The word of the Biological Sur vey is law in the matter"
 A letter has been addressed to the survey asking if the bureau cannot now resclnd lts order of Jan 17, 1919, permitting the killing of bobolinks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
The Right Word
THE NINTH SENTENCE.
By W. CrR1IS NICHOLSON
(Find the Error in This Article. ]


 The ninth sentence reads as follows {: There is no doubt that he, win be able to eventually correct the habit.".-.es t Eventually should be changed-to a position before "to." To correct is known in grammar as an infinitive; and modern usage has not yet decreed that it is proper to place an ad- verb between the two words (tO and correct in the foregoing sentence) which make up an infinitive. The following is correct will be able eventually to correct the habit.
 The Tenth Sentence.
 "The Right Word" hopes that none of those who tried the recent test make correction in the tenth sentence. "The money lay on my desk is correct. Lay is the past of lies. The use of lie and lay seems difficult No small number of people would say, "The money I1aid on my desk. Note the following sen tences: laid the money on my desk The money lay on my desk.
 The Eleventh Sentence.
 Shoes do not enjoy walking. Yet that is what the following sentence says: ITO enjoy walking, one's shoes should be comfortable. v F. Let us reconstruct the sentence as follows To enjoy walking, one. should wear comfort able shoes. ~ Still Another Winner. E ID. F. Lee of Chester, $. C., is another member of the group which was successful in earning 100 per cent in the next-to-the-last test.
 Mir. Lee writes "As this is my first at tempt to answer one ,of your tests, am somewhat anxious to see how many sentences have right. I wish to thank you for the list of books, which you so kindly sent me sometime ago. bought several of them and found them very helpful in the home study of English.
 "I have found nothing, however, that takes the place of The Right Word You are per forming real service to those, who, like my self, are greatly in need of these brief discus sions each day"
 Yesterdays Error.
 Wrong: belated set of answers were received.
 Right: A belated set of answers was re- ceived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Deserted

In the warm woods whippoorwill
 Is mourning deeply, far away; Beyond the woods the House Is still,
 Folded in evening mists of gray. I cannot look, for love's own fear.
 Knowing it all, how 1t must be-; Dear voices should no more hear;
 Loved faces l could no more see. Beyond the lonely woods it stands,
 Beautiful even in decay; Around it lie the summer lands
 As fair as when we went away. In the dim vista of old years
 I see the day when parting fell. feel again the parting tears;
 hear the voices of farewell. They are asleep and shall not wake
 For love, for memory, for tears, .4- Nor shall remembrance ever break
 The stiffness of the buried years. They are asleep and shall not wake,
 Yet of their dream l am a part; And thoughts of them forever make
 A shrine of love within my heart. Seeking a face it shall not find,
 In fields or on the river shores, The melancholy river-wind
 Grieves through the rustling sycamores. Of loveliness that cannot last. The roses bloom the river flows An, but the hearts we loved are passed
 Beyond the River and the Rose. Archibald Rutledge in Scriblers Magazi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
THE rRuE PROGRESSIVE.

From my point of view he only deserves to be called Q progressive who cannot sec . wrong Sereist wit..out an effort to redress it, or a right denied without an effort 70 protect it: who feels a deep concern for tne economic welfare of the United Ststes' uus reaIfzes that the making of better men and women is matter greater still; Wno thinks of every governmental policy flrss of all in its bearing upon human rignts rather than upon material things; who DO. lieves profoundly in human equality and detests privilege In whatever form or m whatever disguise, and who finds the true test of success in the welfare of the many and not the prosperity and comfort of the lew. The civic unit of America Is not the dollar, but the individual man. All that goes to make better and happier and Kreor men and women Is progress; all else -A rv" actiOn.-John V. DaVis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Poor Market For Castles In Spain.

Castles in Germany, the homes of dukes and princes before the revolution, but now in the hands of the government, are 80 nu- merous that officials are puzzled how to dis pose of them. Few persons want to buy castle, especially one that is situated in 9 remote part of the country. Some of the cas- ties and palaces in Berlin and Potsdam have been converted into museums and public buildings. The rest are likely to remain va cant and for sale until they attract the at- tention of wealthy foreigners. Com panion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
A Question Of Interpretation.

When the term of the old negro preacher had expired, he arose and said:
 "BreddeR, de time am heah fo' de reflection ob yo' pastoh for anudder yeah. All dose faborin' me fo' yo' pastoh will please say Aye" .:.
 The preacher had made himself rather unpopular and there was no response.
 "IIa," he said, silence gibs consent Ise yo pastoh fo' anudder yeah. .'-London t-RitS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

It is being brought out in the oil-lease trial that some of the naval oil reserves went to the lowest bidder. Probably MT. Fall was merely for the moment con fused, and thought he was letting a con tract. That ought to explain 1t to every bodv's satisfaction. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Hebrew SpOrtsmen,

We have become accustomed to think of the Jew as a merchant and shrewd dealer intellect, his marvellous analytical mind and and some of us also, have admired his keen his literary and philosophical genius. Glanc- ing over the sporting news of the past few months we may also see the Jew in a new States marines, won the individual rifle Fisher, a gunnery sergeant in the United light, that of athlete and sportsman. Morris championship of the world; Harold Abra- hams of Cambridge university, won the 100- meter race at the Olympic games. Six mem bers of the Hungarian football team were Jews and the Hungarian Olympic committee changed their names for registration purposes in Paris Dr. Emanuel Lasker won the in ternational chess masters tournament. The Jews are lifting up their heads after centu- ries of persecution and pestilential ghetto life, where they were penned up by their fellow human pings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

is concerned-more so, in fact, inasmuch as our product is already we'll established and in good favor there. Besides, the European combine is not yet working reality, nor is there proof yet that the national jealousies can be quickly sub ordinated to industrial ambition. In the meantime, and pending that consumma- tion, the steel industry of the United States can be making some plans of it's avn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

The Dothan Eagles issue of Tuesday afternoon is in special recognition of the Houston county fair, which is now in progress there. The newspapers reflect in accurate degree the prosperity and optimism of their respective communi- ties. It is encouraging to note similar instances of journalistic enterprise quite generally throughout Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Dean. School of Commerce. and Busint Administration. University, Ala, Oct. 20, 1924.

"CiviI Marriage Should Be Recognized" To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 I note that we have a governor of great state. in our union, who has said, by his action, that a civil marriage, under the laws of his state, is not a marriage, in fact This governor IS the Hon. Alfred Smith of the great state of New York. He said this, by requiring his son, after the latter had been legally married according to the laws oi his state, to have another marriage ceremony performed by priest of the Catholic church To the writer, it is a deplorable fact, that any such law of any state should be con sidered as null and void, by the governor of such state. Marriage is a civil institution provided for in the laws of all our states and should be recognized by all citizens, especially by the chief executive of a state.
 J. R. JOHNSON.
 Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 20, 1924
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

One day in the year is set apart foE paying due respect to the memory of George Wash ington, Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Columbus.
 At least ten or fifteen weeks are set aside for the people to pay homage to the hubbard squash, glorify the American rhubarb plant, pledge themselvse to fire prevention, cross the streets carefully, blow the horn passing pub lie schools, and learn the ten best recipes for using citrus fruits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Wnn,t Make It Cnms frns.

Alfonzo de la Huerta is alive in Arizona and "does not contemplate return to Mexico soon" He doesn't seem eager to confirm those recent reports of his demise.-St. Paul Dispatch. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

and ReverseS. Maiden, queen and pot and pan, Could not captivate the man. Girl in hammock, full of smiles, Caught the boob with lures and wiless e - s& Pretty soon he gave his name To that fascinating dame. s Whew how now he's like to trade Wifey for that kitchen maidi
 Maud Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Forum Of The People
,..,,mor parI, Board Appreciates Publicity

Bessemcr Park Board Appreciates PuDLclty' To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In our efforts to make the new stadium at Ressemer a success, we wish to thank your paper for the generous assistance rendered us in the matter of unusual publicity.
 This is a matter very close to the hearts of Bessemer and her people and we voice the sentiment of our entire community in con veying to you our most sincere appreciation
 It is doing much toward bringing our two communities together and is adding to the already sincere liking for The Age-Herald in our midst. With thanks from our entire body. - ...e...,vr,,,xo>,
 BESSENIER PARK COMMISSION,
 F. R. Smith, Secy.-Treas.
 Bessemer, Ala, Oct. 22, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

The Democrats advocate tariff for revenue, and so do the privileged inter- ests, provided they get the revenue.
 Perhaps those Illinois bank robbers locked the cashier in the vault as collate- ral for the cash they removed. -.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Japan plans polar flight of explora- .tion in the hope of finding some land there which she can attach. Now the rivalry will begin. Nobody wanted this land until somebody else wanted it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Naming Them.

Judge (to victim of hold-up): "Whileyou were being relieved of your valuables did you call the police? .-...a could think of."-Judge. le- a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Inst Enr InnI,-

The G. o. F. figures the Literary Digest poll absolutely sews it up, but they will make a few speeches around just for luck.-Dallas l News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

A Californian wants to be carried to New York by air mail. Why should any Californian admit such eagerness to leave that vaunted state?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Andrew Mellon's aluminium tariff" IS apt to be in for some pretty bad hours when congress meets again, no matter who is elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

America used to dedicate it's special days and weeks to heroes, battles and noble deeds. Now it. dedicates them to fruits, nuts and vegetables. For every day set aside in honor of some great American or inspiring event in history there is at least week set aside in honor of an apple, an orange, toothpaste, a safety-first campaign or a drive to prevent children playing with matches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
rl,a Inrsstnrs In Marks.

A number of disappointed spectators are sadly disappointed on how many million marks. raper money, it would require to buy a fifty-dollar German bond.-Washingto Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Grav. Peril In China.

And if civil war in China goes on dnothel year it may kill as many people as there ar' homicides in this country.-Dallas News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Europe may plan to keep out Ameri can steel, but there is as yet no combine against American gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Murders seem to have fallen off late ly. Evidently, self-respecting murderers object to being classed with the insane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

If the choice were left to me. whether to hav' . free press or Q free government wo"'o choose . free press.-Thomss Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Xvbaat Mpst Re Broueht Up.

Wheat went up to $157 in Chicago Tues day. It begins to look as though wheat may
 have political prejudices.--Af0rion Star,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

It looks as if Europe would never get over her rehabilitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Telephone tprivste branch exchange connect ing all departmental. Main <soo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
So They Say

So They Say. "The plumber charged you entirely too much" "Oh, well, one has to pay the piper, you know
 -Blanche Welsh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
.YnlanaffOn.

Guest: T notice a dollar on this bill for cover charge, but what's the extra dollar for?"
 Waiter "That, sir, is to cover the cost of removing the cover"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Enioxed Yislt To Age.HeraId.

Enjoyed Visit To Age-Heralu. To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I want to thank you and your colleagues on The Age-Herald for the splendid enter tainment which you gave to our senior class in commerce last Thursday evening. We en- joyed every part of our visit to The Age Herald in it's new building.
 All of us appreciated the personal courtesles which were shown to us by yourself and all the other members of the staff with whom we came in contact.
 With best personal regards, am, sincerely yours, ,>,oop 1oAa. cahool of Commerce. and Business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

In the old days, apples didn't amount tc to much. They were just apples, with verJ democratic tendencies and no airs. You could buy a barrel of them for about fifty cents. Then came the age of specialization ir apple-growing. ...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
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Not His Field.
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Not His Field. Brown: "Is your son good at tacklingE' Hyde: "Eyerything but books"
 Gertrude Marie Heller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
THE AGE. HERALD
FREDERICK f. THOMPSON. .PREsIDEN'

Entered at Birmingham, Ala. pos: office as sec end-ciass matter. act of Congress. March :. 1878
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
Too Bad.

Mrs. Ahrens: II see the've discovered q way to insure secrecy in radio transmission" |" Mrs. Peck: "It was about time. Those people next door with the cheap set were getting the same stuff we were.
 Audrey Higgins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Now when you go out to buy an apple, it's a good deal like going out to buy seat for the opera. There are certain types of apples that are more expensive than eggs These apples are not bought outright. You subscribe to them just as to n German loan and pay a few dollars down and the rest in twelve monthly instalments.
 Apple weeks are launched with million dollar campaign funds and the cooperation of the president, vice-president, secretary of state, secretary of agriculture, secretary of war, governors, mayors and dog:catchers.
 The president opens Apple Week by eating an apple on the White House steps and giv- ing the core to 200 movie camera men. The secretary of state does his bit by walking down Pennsylvania avenue wearing red apple in his coat lapel. The secretary of the navy launches new warship and breaks an apple pie over the bow Governors of all the states give radio talks on the influence of appIesauce on home life. Mayors and lesser officials plant apple trees in the public parks and then everything is all set.s
 So do your bit. Give mommer an apple cake, give the baby an apple pie, feed the dog a plate of applesauce treat the cat to a baked apple with cream and fill the goldfish jar with sweet cider. Whats worth doing at all is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Sidewalk Conversation. Mrs. Stone "Young woman, you have lot of powder on your nose" Flapper: That goes to show don't poke it into other peoples business" .-
 William s. Adkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Among His Own Crowd. Fffst Bank President: Il see you have made your son vice president in your bank. Second Bank President: "Yes, he's one in a hundred
 Catherine Grogan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24
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ClIorifying The American Apple.

Consider the appIe -...--- - ,,., Once it was but a 1owls fruit, common to every, backyard. People ate what they could and threw the rest at peddlers or fed them to horses. Today they name special weeks after them. .-..-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-24

Sure To Go. Teacher: 'Who succeeded Henry V1IlT Pupil: Edward VII" Teacher: Who came after EdwardT' Pupil: Queen Mary" Teacher: "Who followed Mary?" Pupil: ''The little lamb"
 -Jeanie A. Maroney.