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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
Watching The Parade
By JOHN PILGRIM

COME German doctor discovered a new
 disease the other day. He called it only
 child-itis. His theory is that the only child, being pampered and spoiled and petted and softened has sustained a real injury thereby. Nothing but hard knocks will cure him. Life is prolific of hard knocks, but sometimes the sufferer from only-child-itis is not cured. Then not only the only child, but society suffers.
 "There was one of 'em," said the city edi- tor of a great paper, pointing to one of his men, Gloomy, morbid, introspective. Al ways finding that some one was doing him an injury or not treating him with sufficient deference If did not tell him each morning that his last nights story had been sublime I feared he would cry"
 There is nothing to do in case like that. The world has no time to be patient with a spoiled child. If Mamma dodged her duty while he was in knickers the world does 1t for her. The other reporters, a hard-boiled. careless, competent lot, began to poke fun. Because he was sensitive they kidded him.
 Why didn't you bring out the real point of that story last night?" they asked. Where upon the only child would pOut inside. He hardly spoke to them in the city room. If his assignments were displeasing he mourned about it, and if he was sent out on a big story he went to pieces by Overtrying.
 In the end he came through all right. It took years and friction. Eventually he be- gan to tougher up, as he would have toughened up as a small boy if he had been given the chance He kidded back at the star kidder one morning-and found he could do it-and did it some mOre
 But it would have been much better if he had been given his training earlier. It wouldn't have hurt so much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
Brief Nature Studies
By J. OTIS SWIFT

DESIDE the woodsy Georgetown road at 6 Bay Point, Me, looking out to sea- past
 rocky Seguin Island and over the swirl ing waters of the mouth of the kennebec, where Jeff Ericson may have cast anchor long ago, one finds wet little bOgs filled with cranberry vines and orchids. Along the edges where road-menders have disturbed the soil, grow sundews, swamp plants with hairy. sticky leaves designed by Mother Nature to seduce and trap insects The atmosphere of the sundews is reddish and the thin hairs projecting from the leaves must look very terrible to the victim when they fold about fly and the plant begins sucking the victims blood.
 Around the flower stem, smooth and erect, are circled the leaves, just above the ground or prone upon it. In the rOund-leaved Drosera rotundifolia, the leaves are shaped something like little frying pans on long handles, while in the lOng-leaved, sometimes found in the same locality with the first, the leaves are elongated and rather blunt-ended like paddles.
 The leaves have the appearance of being covered with dew and glint in the sunshine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
Ma,lkind Loves Fight
TT IS generally assumed as an axiom that
By DIR. FRANK CRANE

VT IS generally assumed as an axiom that
 all persons want peace
 Considering the well-known facts in the career of the human race this is a serious mistake. For if there is any one thing man. kind seems to be fond of more than another it is a row.
 Man emerges from the mists of prehistoric times fighting.
 The oldest implements of the stone age and of the cave dwellers and lake peoples are not sofas and rocking chairs, but knives, axes and arrows, with which they chopped one an- other in the head. Homer's pages, the old Greek folk song, are full of hacklings and hewings of men. The Iliad is as sanguinary as the Chicago stock, yards.
 The Romans fought, the Teutons fought, the Celts fought, the Japanese fought, the American Indians fought.
 % No power appears ever to have been able to eradicate the innate pugnacity of human be- ings. The Christians were peacably for q while at first, but as soon as they got into power they went at one another with the force of ferocity long pent up. Homoou- sians and homoiousians threw bricks as hard as their names. Tryans and Trinitarians flew at each others throats The orthodox burned and tortured the heretic.
 We love to explain the simplest things by complex motives. A hundred causes have been adduced for the continued existence of the nuisance of militarism. The real cause is simple. It is that human nature wants t0 fight.
 You can see this in its most undiluted form among small boys. One of them comes up to another and says
 "I can lick you"
 Whereupon they go to it, hammer and tongs.
 Prizefighting will not lgo out of style for many a year yet for it is the game of the primeval man; it appeals to an instinct much older than that of money making or reading
 The boy-child loves to pound things and people, to make a noise and to keep up the din of the battle according to his lights. The college boy loves to smash windows and street lamps, to haze, scuffle and organize high jinks.
 Man is still only half evolved from the brute. He is still feroeious animal. His canine teeth have not yet disappeared and be- come bovine molars.
 He still considers business and commerce as fighting politics as fighting, religion as fighting. He understands no way of accom- plishing things but by organizing some kind of an army and fighting.
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plosive nature and tried to smother it will necessarily make it's publication, which was in the nature of things inevitable, +doubly damaging"
 Secretary Wilbur is doubtless an hon. est man, too honest perhaps to be poli- tician. But his sentiments would have been damaging to his party even if no election had been pending, while there is nothing in his remarks that is con- structive or that would lead to national betterment. But his blunder was nc greater than that of the president, from a political standpoint. As to the exec. utive's effort to make it appear that ar emergency threatened in the navy de. partment, the less said the better the Re. publicans will like it.
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The Pole Star

fling my windows wide; the night. Weaves its twin spells of sleep And silence over dusky land
 And dark full blossomed deep; But in the cloudless northern sky
 The pole star, silver bright, From spaces cold and crystalline,
 Displays it's frosty light. A wakeful sailor voyaging .fN On rolling seas afar. Behold above the frothing waves
 The steersman's ancient star, Forever keeping watch and ward
 Over wide Oceaps drear; And he is lonely on the ship,
 And l am lonely here. Perhaps he sees a vision, too,
 A quiet country lane, A cottage and dreaming girl Behind lamp lit pane. But still the pole star beckons him To harbOrs strange and new, And distant islands trimmed with ice, And waters coldly blue. But if our groping lives had met
 Tonight his thoughts would be Within this little room, and mine
 With him upon the sea, And Love would spin cable strong And true across the foam, And over leagues of racing tides Would lead the rover home.
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driven his ragged Continentals into the sea. No vast stretch of the imagination is required in reaching the conclusion that, after all, it was false teeth that won the Revolutionary War and created the United States of America. Long may they masticatew ts
 It would have been a, much greater strain on the imagination to picture the Krupps ten years ago performing such a service as manufacturing honest-to-good- ness, serviceable false teeth to make happy the old, middle-aged and even some of the young in being able to take nour- ishment in normal way. Germany is coming back into the fold of nations through pursuit of the arts of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
Made Of Finer Clay.

Susie Hess Orr, known as Sis Orr, Told Assessor s. R. Messer. Of her Charles the-Second saucer. Sis Orr was the proud possessor" Of this saucer, Heaven bless her. s. R. Messer was no guesser, And no porcelaine professor How could he assess her saucer? So, when R. R., the assessor Tried to "sass" her bout her saucer, Sis Orr said to S. R.: Cease, or I will yell for the police, Sir,!' Then, when Messer tried to kiss her, Yes, sir, Sis Orr broke the saucer On Assessor Messers jaw, Sir!
 CYL. Edson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
GEN AsHBURN WARRIOR ALLY.

Gen: T. Q. Ashburn's return to Washington from his tour of the principal argo-carrying rivers is announced in a dispatch which quotes the general as saying that i've (the inland waterways administration are going to do something down there," Gas to the barge service on the WarriOr). General Ashburn's 8 visit to Mobile and his keen interest in the development of the Warriors opportunity in commerce are accepted as presaging marked improvement in the barge lines situation. It is reasonable to believe that the Warrior is at last on the uptrend and will soon be the national and state asset it is capable of be- coming.-Mobile News-Item.
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BIG PRICES BRING BIG wRITERs.

One reads that a little-known authoress sailed for Europe the other day and accepted on the gangplank in exchange for the movie rights of still unpublished book "one> of the largest checks ever received by an au- thor for the film right to a first novel," Well, perhaps it's all for the best. Such tantalizing opportunities will bring capable new writers into the modern field, whereas if money had flower so freely in the Globe theatre days the indolent fellow from Strat- ford would doubtless have pocketed his first profits and quit writing forever.-Providence Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
THE TRUE PROGRESSIVE.

From my point of view he only deserves to be called a progressive who cannot see a wrong persist without an effort to redress it, or a right denied without effort to protect it; who feels a deep concern for the economic welfare of the United States, but realizes that the making of better men and women Is matter greater still; who thinks of every governmental policy first of all in its bearing upon human rights, rather than upon material things; who be- Heves profoundly in human equality and detests privilege in whatever form or in whatever disguise. and who finds the true test of success in the welfare of the many and not the prosperity and comfort of the few. The civic unit of America is not the dollar but the individual man. All that goes to make better and happier and freer men and women Is progress; all else Is re- action.-John W. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
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Keeping It "Bohemian. :,

THERE is a growing disregard in Rus
 sia for intellectual requirements. This is being fostered by the bolsheviks, who are trying to preserve the revolutionary character of the movement and are endeavor- ing to prevent the revolution from becoming respectable. Lenin placed great emphasis on the need of experts in different branches of political and industrial administration and was willing to appoint non-party members to positions of responsibility. The new senti- ment is against this method and would re- place experts by boards of workers. "Given three months of education in geography any one of the Russian workers can take the place of Georges Techitcherin," is one of the state ments given out. Of course this is yet the rankest nonsense that has come from Russia. An uneducated peasant cannot hope to reach the proficiency in diplomacy NJ. Tchiteherin showed at the Genoa conference. A board of workers does not replace one expert electri- clan. In the great war the Russians dis covered that one German officer, who knew the business of war, could destroy hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers. But as was stated, the communists are afraid the revolu- tion will become respectable. In Moscow there is a class of bureaucrats, party mem bers, who consider themselves the lords of the land, and far superior to the ignorant muzjiks of the soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
CAUSE OF MOTOR ACCIDENTS

Carelessness is given as the reason for ninety-three per cent. of the automobile wrecks in the state of Oregon. This in- cludes speeding, failure to give right of way, reckless driving, cutting corners, driving while intoxicated, driving on left side of street or highway, passing street. cars while discharging passengers, inex- perience, and other practices resulting in accidents that might have been avoided with proper care and due respect for the law. A large percentage of the more than nine thousand automobile accidents which occurred in Oregon ina year re- suited also from wilful violation of the law, of which a surprisingly large num- Der of motor drivers are guilty. These Oregon figures are presumably fair average for other states.
 It is we'll known that many motor car drivers take chances, especially at the expense of the other fellow, with the idea of letting the insurance companies take care of the damage. The insurance companies cannot compensate victims of wrecks for death or serious injuries. Safety to life and property rests with the individual driver, and with the pedes- trian. Besides, those who assume that attitude are paying the costs, because the more numerous the accidents the higher the insurance rates to everyone, includ- ing the careless driver, who carries an insurance policy.
 It is costly business, this carelessness in automobile driving, whether or not it includes wilful violation of the law. Not only would heavy fines and prison sen- tences greatly reduce the number of deaths and injuries from this source, but it would at the same time materially lower the cost of operating motor cars for liability insurance is abnormally and unnecessarily expensive for this very reason. Observance of traffic laws and regard for the safety-first principle is not only more economical, but more hu- mane and protective of the rights of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
Catastrophe.

Sometimes woman suffers so, it is a miracle that there's anything left of her at all. Her heart is Tent, her spirit is broken, her pride is wounded and her nerves are torn.
 Her hands are tied, her nose is turned up and her tears drop down.
 Her hopes are slaughtered, her ambition is crushed, her chances are killed, and her language Is murdered. Isn't it terrible?
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SUPPLIED THE PRINCIPAL ELEMENT.

In applying an uncomplimentary epithet to Senator Wheeler, Senator LaFollette's run ming mate, former Attorney General Daugher- ty added: ''rhe stench he raised in his rot ten inquisition with false assertions and hired witnesses is too malodorous to invite com pany," But Mir. Daugherty, could hardly be expected to use polite words concerning an episode in which he supplied the principal unsavory element.-Mobile News-Item.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
A rRsr nE TuE Issr1E

Look at the congressman with whom you are most familiar and then think over the question of whether Congress should be made superior to the supreme court of the United States--Toledo Blade
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NO BACK TALK.

By an odd coincidence, the old-fashioned fellow who spoke his mind began to be an extinct species with the coming of the traffic cop-Detroit News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
IndiSpensabIo,

Stockholder: II don't see why -our corpo- ration needs six vice-presidents. What do they do?"
 Directors "They take turns sitting in for the president when he is playing golf.
 HI. V. G1nderson.
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Nnt Ponnlar Now.

Alice q wish I could show you Jacks love letters" Annabelle: Thanks, don't care much for summer fiction"
 -Bernice Phillips.
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In For It.

What his wife knows of courts is nil Her legal talents very slim. Yet she displays the greatest skill In laying down the law to him.
 J. $. Culbreth.
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Somethinr Useful-For Her.

Mrs. Burt: What are you going to give your husband for his birthday my dear?"
 Mrs. Hammons: Il haven't quite decided yet. Either a vacuum cleaner or that new electric oven I've always wanted"
 rr4vng art Belle Dorothea Fein.
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Apparently MT. Davis has succeeded il warming up the campaign, despite tn, advice to keep cool with Coolidge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29

Dallas is reported to have had thirteen Eselfous traffic accidents in one day. This proves that thirteen is an unlucky num- Der.
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It is significant thstthe Labor ministry in England is blamed, not for what it has done, but for what it has failed to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29

HAS HIM ON THE RUN, ALL RIGHT.
 I.aFollette is confident that the country is behind him, and if he plays safety first" he will not let it catch up.-Cleveland Times Commercial.
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Germany insists that she was not re- sponsible for the war. The general opinion, however, is that it is too late to call in the alienists.
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THE AGE HERALD
I. THOMPSON. .... PRESIDENT

Entered at Birmingham. Ala. post office as seo-- end class matter. act of Congress. March 6. 1879
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If the choice were left to me. whether to have . free press a free government, would choose a free press-ThOmas Jefferson.
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With seven thousand Tampa cigar makers out on strike, perhaps some prospective voters in the presidential campaign will feel the effects.
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Somehow or other, young Theodore re- minds us of Puss-in-Boots, the boots be- ing quite large.
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The Humorous BOarder.

Alter a fruitIess day on the lake, the board- CT who always tried to be clever came up to the landlord, standing on the landing.
 What's the difference between you and a bassT'
 What is it? I'll bite"
 That's the difference. The bass wouldn't. " ' A. $. w.
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Awakening Islam.

Islam is groping for leadership, but the Indian Moslems do not accept the claims of the King of the Hedjans as caliph, that is shadow of God upon earth" and head of the Mohammedan religion. They see in King Feisui nothing but the instrument of British imperialism and consequently are wary of his designs Observers in Moslem countries, including that keen mind, Dr. Zwemer, see a tightening of the bonds that bind Mohamme- dans of different countries together. There is agreement on the point that Turkey no longer is the dominating power in so far as religious issues are concerned. Mohamme- dans seek a caliph, who shall have no tempo ral power so to speak, but who will direct solely the spiritual development of the Mo hammedan masses. There is little mullah born every minute, every hour there are sixty converts to Mohammedanism in the world. Some day there will arise new prophet, with the fanaticism and courage of Ali or Moham- med the Great, who will startle the world with flying legions and holy war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29

NEWS BUREAUS-Washington, 800 Davidson Building; State Capital. Montgomery Journal Building; Tennessee Valley, Decatur Daily Building; Tuscaloosa. News Building; Anniston. Star Building; Gadsden Times Building; Muscle Shoals Tri-Cities Daily Building.
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They don't see any sense having a wa when they can't enjoy it.
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Pretty Thick.
Constellation

I stock on the bridge at midnight, Looking up at Mars. A jit came by and struck me, And I saw a million stars.
 -s --Maude Flint
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Possible Future War Bulletins.


 Serbia-What promised Ito be one of the best battles of the Balkan season was called off today by heavy showers just before the time set for the launching of the first offen- sive. The forces on both sides were prepared for a desperate encounter and great crowd of spectators had assembled when clouds that had been hanging over the battlefield since early morning broke and sent armies and witnesses scurrying to shelter.
 The generals held a conference with the grounds-keeper and decided to wait fifteen minutes. At the end of the time it was still raining and the war was postponed until Tuesday afternoon at the same hour.
 Mexico City-At conference of the com mittee in charge of revolutions held at the committee headquarters today it was decided not to begin this months struggle between the federalists and insurrectionists Saturday afternoon as advertised.
 The heavy rains on the past 24 hours have left the fields in very bad condition and even with a day of hot, clear weather it is un- likely the grounds would dry out sufficiently for war of the calibre the public has right to expect.
 Constantinople-The war begun here last spring has turned out to be flat failure due to continued rains. Tt has been the worst season for wars in many years, said General Ismet Pasha today as he sent out call for 100000 able-bodied umbrella menders. The weather over the week-ends and on holidays has been particularly annoying"
 It is understood the general is being se- verely criticised for starting a war and not taking out any rain insurance.
 Washington. 1936-Under the. sunniest of skies and with the mellowest of autumn breezes blowing, the long awaited war between America and Japan at last got under way to- day, after a long series of postponements that threatened disaster. Typical artillery weather is now prevailing and the generals and men are inspired by the fact the weather forecast is fair Wednesday, with slight drop in tenn perautre Thursday.
 In order to avoid any misunderstanding in the event of further wet weather the war of flee announced today that should rain fall the war would have to go five and a half in nings or not count.
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Judge: Now suppose I grant you this divorce, will you marry again right away" Sweet Little DiYorcee "Oh, judge, are you proposing?"
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The Reason. Stranger: What makes this town so quiet?
 Resident: "The big wind we had the other day. It blew down all the aerials."
 -G. T. Evans.
 Pretty Thick. Angie New: Its getting harder to make up for my parts than it used to be-" Core Fee: Why so?'' Angie New: "One can't get enough on to look natural"
 HI. R. Baukahge.