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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
But Miss Stella Akin Gets Jur-
ors Lashed to Her Mast With
Plain Horse Sense and Short,
Crisp Speeches
BY M1GNoN HALL

q HE doesn't wave her arms nor
stamp her little satin slippered
~ feet-nor yell In high faisetto
into the perfectly normal ears Of the
Jury.
No, sir; not this woman lawyer!
Neither does she fold herself up
before tho jurors and give an imita
ton of Napoleon sleep walking upon
the shores of st. Helena, and Just in
telepathic communication with the
judge and those present.
Nor yet does Miss Stella Akin-who
Is visiting here from Savannah-give
way to freshets of tears that are
regular gully washers and take the
powder as they travel downward:
nor SWIVEL into a perfumed lace hand
kerchief; nor tell her lady friends
that the jury box is a collection of
horrible old kangaroos II the IL long
sufferers happen to get hard-boiled.
take a goot spit, and send a man
up for 60 days IL he's murdered few
neighhors before breakfast or robbed
a wrinkled washerwoman of her lip
stick.
And that's the reason Miss Akin,
who is from Savannah. is such a
successful woman lawyer.
But when she advances calmly and
sweetly to meet the shrewd eyes OF
those IL chewers, never glaring at
their community spittoon as though
she meant to report 1t to the weman's
club, and speaks to them with just
common horse sense: says what she
has to say in five minutes, declares
dramatically:
al oil
Is to 1t"
Well, those brethren rise up on
their withers with sort of preju-
observation-disclosures look, and come
back In from the waiting gallery
with wink In their off eyes-and
give that child Just what che wants!
Cause, woman-like Miss Atkins got
that case all sized up. and what she
doesn't know. her woman's intuition
has let her guess right; and they'll
keep on voting for her even after the
polls are closed and the returning
officer gone to the sheriff.
Mighty Seldom Loses
Course now and then, Miss Akin
loses-but that's only when the case
Is so all-fired raw" that the citizen
ry would probably come In and hang
the bakers dozen IL they didn't send
the candidate to break rocks on the
Big Bend highway.
If this Is trifle exaggerated, you
get the general drift. 1t would prob
ably all be denied by Miss Akin her.
self-but she's modest. you see!
Personally Birmingham has not
been visited by more gifted woman
in ages. And Miss Akin has COME to
this town on q superb mission--that
OF persuading young women to stay
in schools and colleges as long as
they can before going out to bust
ness.
She is the especial guest of the
Business and Professional Women's
club, being the second vice president
of the national association of that
body; and while here 10 being brill
liantly and specially entertained by
the club.
Such social affairs will punctuate
her program of business, which In
cludes a talk before the students of
the Ensley High school Monday
morning at 1o o'clock; an address at
the Jefferson High school at Boyles
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
DR.. Winship Makes
Report of School
Surrey to Teachers


Qualification was expressed by DR.,
A. Il. Winship of Boston, who has
been conducting survey o. city and
county schools, in his report to
teachers and superintendents at tie
First Methodist church Saturday.
DR.. Winship said that the growth
in the high school enrolment in the
county in the past seven years was
unparalleled anywhere else In the
country. He also said that the build
ing OF so schools in the past four
years was q phenomenal record
Qualification was also expressed that
the teachers employed in the city
and county schools are energetic and
capable people.
DIR. Winship IL editor of the Jour-
nal of Education. and is one Of the
most noted educators in the coun-
try. He completed weeks survey
here Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
PROGRAM OF WSY

Radiophone broadcasttng station OF
the Alabama Power company located
. in the Loveman, Joseph & Loeb build
2ing. 1917 Third avenue, Birmingham:
Sunday-Chapel services conducted
sby the Rev. B. G. Hodge. associate
pastor of the First Methodist church,
begins at p. m. standar0 central
time.
Opening announcements and NUN
ing in
Vocal solo. Some Day" Mr.. Eddie
Black. accompanied by Miss Celeste
Pool.
Prayer. Rev. B. c. Hodge.
Vocal solo. selected. Mr.. John No
Way. accompanied by Miss Celeste
Pool.
Sermon. Rev. B. G. Hodge.
Benediction.
Closing announcements and sign
Ing off.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
ARMIsTICE CELEBRATED

Moulton, November 11.-(Special.)
Fitting exercises ctmmemorating
Armistlce Day attracted large at
tendance from the surrounding coun-
try today to Moulton. There was a
parade followed by speaking and
music at the county high school au-
ditorium, after which there were
appropriate songs and other selec-
tions. In the afternoon a patriotic
pageant was given by public school
pupils football game was played
between ex-service men and high
school pupils, and a sham battle
entertained all present.
In the evening "A Play II the
World War" was given at the high
school auditorium by local talent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
PRIZE OFFERED
FORF|LM ESSAYS
Students to Compete in Writ
ing Expressions on
Pictures

Fifteen prizes will be awarded
school children In an essay contest
to be held during national motion
picture book week, which commences
Monday. according to an announce
msnt by Mrs. Myrtelle w. Smell, city
prizes amount to $36 in cash and SO
motion picture tickets. and are
awarded by citizens Interested In
good motion pictures.
The prizes will be awarded for es-
says written on films shown here
during book week. The e5sa may
deal with the pictures Officially, de-
scriptively or In the way of gem
eraI discussion. according to the
amusement inspector.
Following are the prizes and rules
of the contest announced by the
amusement inspector:
Prizes for high school children:
First prize $40. second prize $3.50.
third prize SIS. fourth prize 81. fifth
prize $3.50, sixth prize 50.
Prizes for children of the fifth,
sixth and seventh grades: First prize
81. second prize 81. third prize 81;
fourth, fifth. sixth seventh. eighth
and ninth prizes, a box ~ sixstheatre
tickets, ono book from each OF the
following theatres: Trianol, Strand.
Aicazar, Lyric, Loew's Bijou and Five
Points.
Essays must not be longer than
200 words, are to be written in ink on
one side OF the paper and sig ed with
name, school grade and school, Only
one essay to be received from one
child.
All essays are to be sent to Mrs. NJ.
w Smell, Room 204, city hall.
Contest will close November 20.
Prize winners will be announced
as soon as papers can be graded.
The points to be considered in
grading: Strength OF paragraphing,
neatness. definite reasons for liking
tho picture.
Chairman of Judges will be Mrs.
Floribel Brown Ohme. She will be
assisted by members of tho better
films committee. committee OF
teachers and committee from tho
College Women's association.
This contest is offered in order to
create more interest in good books,
good plays and good English.
Following are the pictures to be
shown here during Book Week, listed
as subjects for contest essays:
Prisoner of Zenda," by Anthony
Hope. at Trianon.
ITO Have and to Hold by Mary
Johnston. at Strand.
Rags to Riches BY Charles A.
Taylor, at Alcazar.
''The Headless Horseman," by
Washington Irving, at Lyric. (Based
on 1.-THE Legend of Sleepy HOLLOWAY.
Lady Godiva." by Tennyson, at
Lyric.
Golden Dreams" by Zane Grey.
at Loew's.
"The Fatal Marriage" by Tenny-
son, at Five Points and Woodlawn.
(Based on 'Enoch Arden").
"Penrod," by Booth Harrington. At
Five Points and Woodlawn.
"Evangeiine," by Longfellow. at
Five Points and Woodlawn.
Robinson Crusoe," (seriaD, by
Daniel DeFoe. at Princess and at
. Avondale.
"a Certain Rich Man." by william
Allen White, at Avondale.
"Nanook of the North" an educa-
tional film, at Five Points and Wood
lawn.
The Pastors Union Friday morn
ing at the First Methodist church
Endorsed motion picture book week.
Those present expressed themselves
as much interested in any movement
tending to Increase the number of
good films shown here. The city
amusement inspector made a short
fo1i
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
PETITIONS IN BANKRurTCY

Petitions In bankruptcy filed dur
ing the past week re as follows:
Will Steele, Reeders Mine. Besse-
mer, November 8. Liabilities. $75; as
sets. wages due from T. c. I. Co., SIS
Benton & Bentley. ATTORNEYS.
Andrew q. r ,bertson, Birmingham
November 8. Liabilities. $40; as
sets. none. Powell & Powell. attor-
neys.
Albert S. Crrmp. Birmingham. La
bilities, 5000: assets. wages due by
HEIDI Plumbing and Heating ,m-
panysre70. e. A. Hammett, attorney
c. w. Wood. BloYnt county, Novem-
Der 8. LiabilitieS. $5s7.S3; assets
empt. Il. C. Albright, attorney.
Clay Moon, Bessemer, Nc vember g.
Liabilities. $103.50; assets, wages due
from 7. G. I. Co, $40. Benton & Bent
ley. attorneys.
George James. Bessemer. Liabiii-
ties. $154; assets, none. McEnery
McEnery, attorneys
NJ. L. Thompson. Ensley. November
8. Liabilities, $600.s5: assets, wages
de by T. C. = Co.. SIS; D. J. Flum-
mer. attorney.
w. v. McCay. Birmingham. Novem-
Der Z. Liabilities, 6S.07; assets, fur
n.ture and household goods STA,
typewriter $40. wages due by Louis
Vile and Nashville railway, $45
claimed as exempt. Thomas J. Wing
field. attorney.
Will Booser, Ensley, November 9,
Liabilities. $50. 50: assets. wages due
by Birmingham Southern. SEQ.
claimed a. exempt.
L H. Sellman. Irondale, November
10. Liabilities. ss12.2s; assets. wear
ing apparel, 800, claimed a. exempt.
N. L. Steele. attorney.
4. w. Ogletree. Birmingham. No.
vember 10. Liabilities, t13s.oS; as
sets. Ford touring car. claimed =
exempt. W. =. Howard. attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
Governor Russell
Acts Quickly to
Stop Pardon Order

Memphis, Tenn, November H.
Gov. Lee NJ Russell OF Mississippi,
who came here today to attend the
football game this afternoon between
the University of Tennessee and Mis-
sissippi A. g. NJ. college. cut short
his visit to Memphis at noon and
hurried in an automobile to a point
Just below the Mississippi state
boundary when report was received
that Lieut.. Gov. II. II. Castel, acting
as the state executive in the absence
of the governor, had issued pardons
to two negroes now serving sentences
on state prison farms.
According to a telephone message
received from Horn Lake, Miss, Just
below the Tennessee Mi ssissipM state
line. Governor Russell notified prison
authorities from that point that he
was again on Mississippi soil direct
ing affairs within the province Of
the state executive. and instructed
that executive orders from him only
be obeyed.
Governor Russell told the Assocs-
ated Press In . telephone messaee
from Horn Lake that he would re-
main there the rest OF the afternoon
and return to tho state capitol at
Jackson by train tonigh.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12

the domestic science department
are to include novel features. In
the commercial department. will be a
miniature bank, equipped exactly like
any up-te date banking institution.
In this students will be given con-
crete practice in banA.ng. The do
mestic science department will be on
the third floor. In 1t will be a mInia-
ture modern apartment. There
housekeeping will be taught, in a
practical manner.
Beneath these rooms will be a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
JAMES BOWR0M TO TALK
ON NEAR EAST PROBLEM

In the absence of DR.. w. r. Dobyns,
the pastor, the morning services at
the South Highlands Presbyterian
church on Sunday will be conducted
by James Bowron, the senior elder
Of the church, who will discuss the
Near East problem. Mr.. Bowron has
recently returned from trip around
the world.
At the evening service DR.. 3. F.
Riley will preach. The public is cor
daily invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12

contains the auditorium and half of
the class rooms, but it has no pro-
visions for shops for boys, for music
rooms or for the girls gymnasium.
Temporary shops will be SET up in
the warehouse across the street. The
auditorium has seating capacity of
1000, and the gymnasium, which is
arranged at the back of the stage in
such a manner that 1t may be con-
verted into part OF 1t, provides an
additional seating capacity Of 1000.
The commercial department and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
CAN'T AGREE on CLERK

Huntsville. November 11.--(Spe-
ciaL)--Mayor r. I. Adams and the
city council have 10 far failed to
agree ON q man for the city clerk
ship who will be satisfactory to AL
concerned. The council recently
elected W. Curtis Carter without
consulting the mayor and the latter
has refused to approve his bond. de-
ciaring that he will have no clark
and some action probably will be
taken. Charles L. A. Towhes 10 act-
Ing clerk In the meanwhile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
LACKEY CONGRATULATED

Admission. November 11.--(Special.)
Judge w. NJ Lackey OF Ashland. who
last Tuesday defeated W. L. Long
shore. republican incumbent. as Judge
OF the Eighteenth Judicial circuit. is
visiting relatives and friends in An
niston and is being warmly con-
graduated upon his political victory
in a heretofore republican territory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12

at the earliest possible moment"
The old Central High school build
ing, which burned during the war,
occupied a space of only rs feet by
100 feet. The John Herbert Phillips
High school. when the next unit is
added. will cover an entire block. 400
feet square. The Central High
school, at the time 1t occupied the
old building, had 35 teachers: the
new school will have IS.
The present unit Is just one-half
fof the ultimate building. This unit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
CASHIER BRAGG REPORTS

Moulton. November 11.-(Special.)
At the annual meeting of stockhold-
ers and directors of the Citixens Bank
In Moulton. Tuesday, the cashier,
w. C. Bragg, made q very favorable
report as to the work OF the bank
for the year. All of the officers were
reelected, II. d. Bracken again as
president and w. A. Moles. vice pres
ident. A large number Of the stock
holders were present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
ENDEAvOREr MEET

. Huntsville. November 11.--(Spe-
cial.)--More than one hundred dele
gates from ali parts of this district
are expected here tomorrow to at
tend tho District Christian Endeaver
convention. The convention will be
held in the Central Presbyterian
church here Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12
w A r N / N g

Amazing discovery II your hair Il thin
or even II you are bald. just try Kotalko
and watch the mirror. In many cases
healthy hair has grown anew over bald
spots.s We will mail you . Proof Box
tplain pkgs) frse. You need only write
to Kctaiko Offices. BAIT. Station X.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12

Princess Yolanda, the eldest daugh-
ter OF the King Of Italy. Is declared
woman among all the women Of Eu-
ropean royalty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-12

q HE doesn't wave her arms nor
stamp her little satin slippered
~ feet-nor yell in a high faisetto
into the perfectly normal ears of the
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-02-22
DENUDED TURKEY GAME TO"
chIoroformed Bird, Minus Feathers,
Very Much Alive When the An
esthetic Had Worn Off.

One of New Jerseys most con-
sentative towns is consumed with
mirth, and the objects of said mlrth
are young, kind-hearted Bride and
bridegroom. The bridegroom, it APP
pears, took chance on a turkey that
was being ratified off in his New York
office and few days later was notified
Highly delighted, he gave his address
and ordered the prize sent out to his
New Jersey home.
In the course of time the bird ar
rived at its destination, and arrived,
much to the surprise of the bride and
bridegroom, in wire crate very much
alive, remarks the New York Sun. AS
their experience in executing birds was
nil and the bride couldn't bear to
have its pretty head chopped off"
they decided to chloroform it. Con
sequently, the next night, when the,
bridegroom got home from the Office,
the anesthetic was administered on a
lovely lace handkerchief and then the
bird was plucked and put into the
ice box. About O'Clock that night
the peace and quiet around the library
lamp were disturbed by strange noises
in the kitchen.
Hand in hand the newlyWeds bravely
descended upon the kitchen expecting
to find the ever-loOked-for burglar
But no burglar was TO be seen. Lo-
eating the noise in the direction of the
ice box the brave young bridegroom
swung open the doors and out stepped
a very naked turkey. After few
rounds Of the kitchen with consider
able tapping of wings lac began pick
Ing up the crunres un the floor. The
bride and bridegroom looked mt each
other in horror and He'd from the
kitchen. An hour or SO later the
services of a neighbor were called
upon and this time the turkey was an
esthetized with an,aX.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-02-22
Roots CIeverness.

A lawyer who once opposed Elihu
Root in breach-Of-promise suit tells
this story MY client, for all her
broken heart, was a very pretty and
vivaciOus girl. Root defeated her
and me-by ending his defense with
these words:
Gentlemen of the jury, do you
really think that this charming young
lady's life is blighted or that her pros
poets of getting married are preju-
diced in the least? l don't suppose
you do. There is not one OF you
who would be averse to forming the
acquaintance of so delightful a per-
son. Why, look at her now-she is
actually smiling at me, but l must at
once inform her that | am not in the
matrimonial market "-BOSton Tram
script
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-02-22
Why Little Things Are important.

The selection of little things" for
the home is just like choosing the
friends one wants to keep a lifetime.
The little things in the home are
chosen safely only when they fit our
ideas of individuality, restraint, COM
fort and economy. 1t is not neces-
sary for ones home to be cluttered
with useless things but visit to one
of our first-class furniture stores will
reveal many interesting objects Of
beauty and art which are really need
-ed>in the modernly-furnished home.
There are many cleverly- designed
lamps, with their subdued colorings,
that add beauty and refinement to the
home; a gateleg table that would
save unnecessary steps for mother and
the writing desk that suggests many
friends whose letters make pleasant
links of affection, telephone stands,
book ends, console tables, mirrors and
hundreds of other things, little, but
how they do add to the attractiveness
of any home.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-02-22
CHANGES PICTURES IN DEN
How Mrs Perkins Keeps Her Hubby
Home Nights, but Of Course It's
Not Necessary

Mrs Perkins finished the fall house.
cleaning and with it the task Of chang
ing the pictures in Mr.. Perkins den,
says the New York Sun. Not every
young married man in these days has
a den of his own to retire into and
still fewer, perhaps, have two sets Of
pictures, one for summer and one for
WRITER. Probably Mr.. Perkins is all
alone in the employment of this dis
tinction.
Eyes, it was my idea" Mrs. Perkins
admitted to caller. During the warm
summer months it is refreshing and
stimulating for him to be surrounded
by cooling scenes. All the pictures
are of northern lakes or polar expedl-
tons, and we have one beautiful ma
rine of the antarctic with lots of ice
foes and penguins.
"Then for winter, the pictures are
all summerys scenes in the tropics,
bathing at Palm Beach and several
giddy girl pictures. The contrast off
sets the mental effect of the weather.
Then, too, it makes him more con
tented and willing to stay at home
nights.
Not that he wouldn't want to stay
at home anyway" Mrs. Perkins added
hastily. And the caller nodded under
standlngly.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-02-22
GROWING SEASON
FOR MANY CROPS
Hotbeds and Cold Frames En-
able Gardener to Protect
Plants From Weather.
OPERATIONS STARTED EARLIER
Beds May Be Utilized Throughout
Spring and Summcr-They Are
inexpensive and Easily oper-
ated--Ventilation Essential.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agricultural
-Hotbeds and cold frames enable the
home gardener to lengthen the grow
ing season for his crops. With them
he can start his operations few
weeks in advance of the last chilly
days of spring, before which it is not
possible to plant out of DOORS
Throughout the spring and summer
these beds may be utilized, and afte
the first fall frost they furnish pro
lection for late Vegetables. They are
inexpensive and easily operated, say
garden specialists of the United States
Department Of Agriculture.
Making Eiotbed Sash.
Standard hotbed sash are by 6
feet, and it is customary to make
home garden hotbed with one, two, or
more sash, according to the size of
bed desired: Select a well-protected
and thoroughly-drained spot, dig a
pit II to 10 inches deep and a little
larger than the bed is to be made.
Throw the good top soil to one side
For a two-sash bed about one good
wagonload Of fresh horse-stable ma
nure will be required. The manure
should be thrown in a fiat pile a few
feet away from where the bed is to
be constructed and the pile turned
about twice at intervals of three or
four days. AS it is turned the outer
portion of the pile is thrown to the
middle and the inner portion to the
outside, in order to get uniform heat
ing throughout. Then put the manure
into the pit, each forkful being shaken
to break it apart and spread it even
ly 1t should be we'll tramped. Put
in layer about 3 inches deep, then
another layer, treading each until the
pit has been filed level with the
ground. 1t should be just moist
enough to pack reasonably solid, but
springy under the feet.
The frame of the bed, made of wood,
is then set on top of the manure and
the earth from the bottom of the pit
banked up outside of the frame to keep
out the cold. The north side of the
frame should be 6 inches higher than